Claremont Chamber of Commerce CEO Kathleen Fariss, pictured here, delivered updates on her organization and the city’s business landscape at Tuesday’s state of the chamber event at the DoubleTree by Hilton Claremont.

Key achievements in 2025 included new chamber branding, the onboarding of six new chamber board members, restructured staffing roles, office enhancements, increased hosting opportunities, and updated event management practices. Other highlights included increased social media impact, an update on grassroots efforts to increase membership, and the launch of the Claremont card, a virtual and printable card via the platform Yiftee, valid at 38 businesses including Bardot, Buddamouse Emporium, Claremont Craft Ales, DoubleTree by Hilton Claremont, Hendricks Pharmacy, Lost Levels Arcade, Sherwood Florist, The Claremont Forum, and more. More information is at claremontchamber.org/claremontcard.