ESTABLISHED 1952
Our History.
Our Community.
Explore the people, places, and local traditions that connect the Brentwood Chamber of Commerce to the community it serves.
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A Chamber Built on Local Connections
Since its founding in 1952, the Brentwood Chamber of Commerce has brought businesses and professionals together in support of the local economy. Its purpose connects commercial progress with the quality of life of the wider community.
Brentwood’s business community has grown alongside the region. Agriculture remains part of its identity, while retail, services, manufacturing, and home-based businesses contribute to an increasingly varied local economy.
Today, the Chamber offers networking, education, and business development opportunities and works with community and government leaders. Read about the Chamber
The Chamber & Community Event Timeline
A chronological look at the Chamber and the celebrations woven into Brentwood’s history. Entries identify documented years of activity. Festival coverage also recognizes the organizations behind community events.
The Chamber Is Founded
The Brentwood Chamber of Commerce is established to connect businesses and professionals in support of the community.
CornFest Tradition
A 2013 local report dates Brentwood’s annual CornFest tradition to 1991. The festival later became a memorable part of the Chamber’s event history.
Two Decades of Holiday Cheer
A November 2002 newspaper archive described the Chamber holiday festivities as being in their 20th year.
Hometown Halloween in the Archives
An October 2014 community listing documents Hometown Halloween with the Chamber among its sponsors.
Art, Wine & Jazz
The 14th annual festival was promoted at The Streets of Brentwood, organized by the Brentwood Art Society.
Fourth Annual Craft Beer Festival
The Chamber’s Downtown Brentwood Craft Beer Festival was advertised for September 16 at the Community Center, with craft breweries, live music, and a homebrewer competition.
Hometown Halloween Adapts
The Chamber announced a drive-through Hometown Halloween in downtown Brentwood during the pandemic.
Celebrating Hispanic Culture
La Gran Fiesta coverage highlighted the Chamber’s celebration of Hispanic culture through music, dance, food, and community activities.
A Full Calendar of Connections
The Chamber’s listings include the Celebrating Brentwood Gala, 7th Annual Business Expo & Job Fair, Hometown Heroes, 5th Annual La Gran Fiesta, Hometown Halloween, and the upcoming 44th Annual Holiday Parade.
Looking Ahead to 75 Years
The Chamber will mark 75 years since its 1952 founding.
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A Landmark of the Region’s Past
The John Marsh House is one of the region’s surviving connections to the nineteenth century. Built between 1853 and 1856, it combined Gothic and Italianate architectural details with native sandstone and locally made brick.
The Historic American Buildings Survey documented the house through photographs and written records, preserving a valuable resource for understanding the area’s built history.
Chamber Events & Traditions
The Chamber’s community celebrations, business gatherings, and networking programs connect residents, businesses, and local organizations throughout the year.
CHAMBER RECOGNITION
Celebrating Brentwood Gala
The March 2026 gala included an awards ceremony recognizing Celebrating Brentwood 2025, dinner, a silent auction, dancing, and local history trivia presented by the Historical Society. The event brings recognition and community connection into one evening.
CHAMBER BUSINESS CONNECTION
East Bay Business Expo & Job Fair
The seventh annual event was listed for April 28, 2026, at the Brentwood Community Center. It offered businesses and entrepreneurs opportunities to introduce their services, meet potential customers, network, and connect with job seekers.
CHAMBER COMMUNITY EVENT
Hometown Heroes Safety Expo
The 2026 Safety Expo brought together law enforcement, fire, emergency medical, and public safety professionals. Its program featured demonstrations, safety education, and opportunities for families and businesses to connect with first responders.
CHAMBER CELEBRATION
La Gran Fiesta
La Gran Fiesta celebrates Hispanic heritage with entertainment, food, vendors, local businesses, and family activities. The Chamber’s 2026 listing identifies it as the fifth annual event, continuing the celebration documented in local coverage in 2024.
CHAMBER TRADITION
Hometown Halloween
Costumes, creatively decorated business booths, and trick-or-treating turn downtown into a place for families to connect with local businesses. Records document Chamber sponsorship in 2014 and a drive-through format in 2020. The 2026 theme was Heroes vs. Villains.
CHAMBER TRADITION
Holiday Parade
The Holiday Parade brings seasonal celebration to downtown Brentwood. A 2002 newspaper archive described the holiday festivities as being in their 20th year. The Chamber’s November 2026 listing announces the 44th Annual Holiday Parade and its Brentwood Express theme.
ONGOING CHAMBER PROGRAMS
Mixers, Networking & Ribbon Cuttings
Alongside its larger celebrations, the Chamber connects members through mixers, speakers, business networking, and ribbon-cutting ceremonies. These gatherings give business owners opportunities to build relationships, share knowledge, and celebrate milestones.
FROM THE ARCHIVES
Events of Our Past
A look back at former Chamber events and other community celebrations that left their mark on Brentwood. These gatherings brought people together through agriculture, arts, music, and local flavors.
FORMER CHAMBER EVENT
CornFest
CornFest celebrated Brentwood’s agricultural identity through local corn, family entertainment, music, and community fundraising. A December 2013 report traces the tradition to 1991 and records the Chamber’s announcement that the 2014 festival would be canceled.
FORMER CHAMBER EVENT · DOCUMENTED IN 2015 & 2017
Downtown Brentwood Craft Beer Festival
The Chamber once hosted the Downtown Brentwood Craft Beer Festival at the Brentwood Community Center. Local coverage documents a September 19, 2015 festival and identifies the September 16, 2017 event as the fourth annual celebration.
The 2017 program featured more than 20 craft breweries and over 40 beers, food, live music by NOVA, an outdoor beer garden, and a homebrewer competition. Participating breweries included Altamont Beer Works, Epidemic Ales, Drake’s Brewing, and Morgan Territory Brewing.
COMMUNITY EVENT ARCHIVE · BRENTWOOD ART SOCIETY
Art, Wine & Jazz Festival
A community celebration of local art, regional wine, and live music. Coverage of the 14th annual festival in 2015 describes artist vendors, wine tasting, jazz performances, student talent, and children’s activities at The Streets of Brentwood. The festival supported the Brentwood Art Society’s arts programs.
Explore the Articles & Archives
Continue exploring with local history resources, archival photographs, and event coverage.
Hometown Halloween · 2014 archive / Art, Wine & Jazz Festival · 2015 coverage / Hometown Halloween · 2020 coverage
LOCAL HISTORY
Brentwood’s Early Years
East Contra Costa Historical Society
An overview of the town’s development, agriculture, schools, businesses, and incorporation.
Explore this story →PHOTO ARCHIVE
Downtown in the 1890s
Wikimedia Commons · ECCHS
Examine an archival street scene and its original hotel building.
Explore this story →CITY HISTORY
Brentwood’s 75th Anniversary
City of Brentwood · 2023
Explore the City’s anniversary project and historical publication. This marks the City’s incorporation anniversary.
Explore this story →HISTORIC LANDMARK
The John Marsh House Collection
Library of Congress · HABS
Historic photographs and survey records document a landmark of the Brentwood area.
Explore this story →CHAMBER ARCHIVE
A Chapter in CornFest History
East County Today · December 4, 2013
Reporting on the Chamber’s decision to cancel the 2014 festival.
Explore this story →COMMUNITY COVERAGE
La Gran Fiesta in Brentwood
ContraCosta.news · September 4, 2024
A look at the Chamber-hosted celebration of Hispanic culture.
Explore this story →The People Behind the Chamber
Presidents, board members, and volunteers contribute their time and experience to the Chamber’s work. This archive honors their service and provides a place to preserve the names and stories of leaders across the years.
PAST PRESIDENT · LISTED IN THE 2026 ROSTER
Adam Martinez
Handydads Construction, Inc.
Past Presidents
Our historical roster will grow as names, years of service, photographs, and memories are collected.
| Years Served | President | Business / Organization | Photos & Memories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Additional past presidents and service years will be added as the historical archive is developed. | |||
Board Members Through the Years
This archive recognizes directors and officers who have helped guide the Chamber. Annual board photographs and rosters preserve their contributions for future generations.
Meet the Present Board of Directors & Ambassadors
| Year / Term | Board Member | Role / Office | Business / Organization |
|---|---|---|---|
| Historical board rosters and years of service will be added as records are collected. | |||
Leadership names, roles, and portraits above are drawn from the Chamber’s published 2026 roster. View source
Historical summaries draw on the sources linked throughout this page. Photo dates are approximate. Archival images are credited beneath each photograph.