About the Chamber
About the San Marcos Chamber
OUR MISSION
The Chamber serves as the best resource for its members and the business community to promote a positive business climate, economy, and quality of life.
“The San Marcos Chamber is experiencing a time of tremendous growth and momentum.”
“We are excited to be a part of a progressive, vibrant space that will allow us to add an abundance of new resources for our 350 plus members and guests we host each year, along with the prospective companies we are recruiting to San Marcos.”
RICK RUNGAITIS
President and CEO of the San Marcos Chamber
We Exist to Be
The Catalyst for business growth,
The Convener for leaders and influencers,
And the Champion for a stronger
San Marcos community.
We Achieve Our Purpose By
Working together to solve the challenges that business leaders encounter
Inspiring and connecting community leaders in support of business-friendly initiatives
Seeking out and raising up the next generation of local leadership
We Envision a World Where
Through our engagement and collaborative voice, our community thrives.
Our Chamber’s Home in North City
The San Marcos Chamber of Commerce is located in North City, a forward-looking district that reflects where our region is headed. Our presence here is intentional. We are positioned at the center of growth so we can better drive opportunity, connection, and economic strength across San Marcos.
We do not just operate in this environment. We help shape what comes next.
While our office is based in North City, our impact extends across the entire San Marcos business community. We exist to support business success, advocate for a strong local economy, and create the relationships that move our region forward.
North City reflects many of the values we champion: innovation, collaboration, and long-term thinking. It is a place where education, business, and community are actively coming together, and we are proud to help strengthen those connections.
The Chamber plays a direct role in linking businesses with opportunity, connecting leaders with resources, and supporting the workforce pipeline through partnerships with institutions like California State University San Marcos and emerging regional developments.
We are not passive observers of growth. We are active participants in it. Our work helps businesses launch, expand, and stay rooted in San Marcos while contributing to a stronger regional economy.
This location reinforces our mission. We are here to lead, to connect, and to drive the future of business in San Marcos.