Did you know that during the fiscal 2013-14 year, local businesses generated over $4.8 million in sales tax for the Ceres community?  Did you know that by shifting just 10% more of your spending here, we can increase that by over $480,000?

As part of its public awareness campaign to encourage Ceres residents to shop locally, the Ceres Chamber of Commerce is in the process of shooting a video featuring City of Ceres employees to show how sales tax revenue provides for services citizens expect. The "Shift 10% When You Spend" campaign shows that by simply shifting 10% of their spending to a locally-owned business Ceres citizens are improving the local economy, securing jobs, helping the environment, supporting community groups and re-investing tax revenue that translates into city services.

The Chamber is currently accepting sponsors to fund a billboard on Whitmore Avenue at Highway 99 to encourage passers-by to "Shop Ceres First." For more information about sponsorship opportunities, contact the Chamber office at (209) 537-2601. To learn more about the campaign, click here.

    Whether you’re shopping for groceries, grabbing a quick item from the hardware store, stopping for fuel, or searching for a service provider, a simple shift on your part can help support and improve the quality of life for everyone.
    Shifting your spending takes little effort and doesn’t cost more.
    If you own a business, shift your sourcing. Every time you shift, you are helping other Ceres businesses thrive in our community.

Introducing Our New Video Business Profiles!

For more information about the Chamber's Video Business Profiles, contact the Ceres Chamber office at (209) 537.2601.

Manuevering the Path to Entrepreneurship

The City of Ceres has produced a Small Business Resource Guide mapping out the path to entrepreneurship entitled "Getting the Permits You Need to Start a Small Business in Ceres."

To learn more about this process and download a copy of this helpful guide, click here.