(1950 to present)

The Fresno County Women’s Chamber of Commerce was originally established as a committee within an organization. Women served on some committees but, were not allowed to hold office and did not have voting privileges. Because women were paid lower salaries in those days, most women could not afford to join the Greater Fresno Area Chamber of Commerce. In 1950, that all changed. Martha McKinley received permission from the President of the Chamber to form a “Women’s Section”, with dues more affordable to the working women of that time. They were to have their own Officers and Bylaws.  For the next 40 years the Women’s Section acted as a support group for the Chamber. In 1990 it was time for a change and thus evolved the Fresno County Women’s Chamber of Commerce.

 

There are many ways to help be a part of a growing organization. To learn more about sponsorship please contact Juli Amodei at 559-760-1258