There’s a lot happening at the City right now, and we’re excited to share what’s coming up as we head into a big year of planning and community conversations.
Listening First: Helping Shape Fortuna’s Future
Instead of jumping straight into writing new plans, the City started by simply… listening. Last fall we embarked on a Listening Campaign. We talked with more than 60 people — longtime residents, newer families, teens, business owners, immigrant community members, City staff, and the full City Council — to hear what people love about Fortuna and what they hope to see in the years ahead.
Across all those conversations, people shared a lot of common ground. Folks want:
• A stronger local economy — including Mill Site development and a thriving Main Street.
• To protect the small-town feel that makes Fortuna special.
• More opportunities for teens and young adults so they have reasons to stay or come back.
• Clear communication from the City and a long-term sense of direction.
All of this input will guide how we update our General Plan and Strategic Plan this year — two major roadmaps for Fortuna’s future.
Join Us at Two Community Workshops
We are taking this information from the Listening Campaign, and we are inviting everyone — residents, businesses, families, and youth — to help build the next chapter for Fortuna.
Workshop 1: Imagining Future Fortuna
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Doors open 4:00 p.m., workshop runs 5:30–8:00 p.m.
River Lodge
We’ll dig into the shared themes from the Listening Campaign and start shaping Fortuna’s vision and values.
Workshop 2: Charting a Course to Future Fortuna
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Doors open 10:00 a.m., workshop runs 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
River Lodge
This session will get more hands-on: economic development, youth opportunities, land use, infrastructure, and services.
And don’t worry — these aren’t typical government meetings. Expect food, a teen-friendly space, free childcare, and Spanish interpretation. We want everyone to feel welcome.
A lot of what we heard directly connects to business community priorities:
• Revitalizing Main Street
• Supporting a strong local workforce
• Predictable, clear communication and permitting
• Moving Mill Site development forward
These themes are already shaping the draft Strategic Plan, especially around economic development. Your input will help influence how the City invests and prioritizes in the years ahead — so your voice at the workshops is incredibly valuable.
And last but not least, budget season is here
• We’re also diving into the Fiscal Year 2026–27 budget, and here’s what’s coming up:
• Department budget requests due April 1
• Measure E meetings on April 8 and April 15 at City Hall at 5:30 pm
Public budget workshops on April 27 and May 4 at City Hall at 4:30 pm
• Fee Schedule adoption on May 18 at City Hall at 6 pm
• Final budget approval on June 1 at City Hall at 6 pm
This year’s budget will be shaped by what we’ve heard through the Listening Campaign — making sure the City’s resources line up with the community’s priorities.
Thank you,
Amy Nilsen
City Manager
City of Fortuna
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BUSINESS OF THE YEAR:
Owsley Electric Business of the year Nominee:
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ness of the year Nominee: nd owned by Quentin Owsley, Owsley Electric proudly serving the Fortuna community and be ieve in doing the job right and treating our cus important part of who we are. We are proud to hrough sponsorships and donations, allowing u o us. This nomination means more to us than w or trusting us, supporting us, and allowing us t
Established in 2016 and owned by Quentin Owsley, Owsley Electric is a small, locally owned electrical contracting business proudly serving the Fortuna community and beyond. Built on hard work, honesty, and reliability, we believe in doing the job right and treating our customers like neighbors— because they are. Giving back is an important part of who we are. We are proud to support a variety of local events and youth sports teams through sponsorships and donations, allowing us to continue investing in a community that means so much to us. This nomination means more to us than words can express. Thank you to the Fortuna community for trusting us, supporting us, and allowing us to do what we love in the town we call home.
Established in 2016 and owned by Quentin Owsley, Owsley Electric is a small, locally owned electrical contracting business proudly serving the Fortuna community and beyond. Built on hard work, honesty, and reliability, we believe in doing the job right and treating our customers like neighbors—because they are. Giving back is an important part of who we are. We are proud to support a variety of local events and youth sports teams through sponsorships and donations, allowing us to continue investing in a community that means so much to us. This nomination means more to us than words can express. Thank you to the Fortuna community for trusting us, supporting us, and allowing us to do what we love in the town we call home.
Harber's Insurance Business of the Year Nominee
family, expanding our services to include heavy equipment and flat glass and allowing us to better serve local residents, businesses, and commercial fleets across the region. We love our community and are proud to be the neighbors you trust for auto glass.”
Nominee- Mavis Amen - Proud owner of The Fortuna Farmhouse, Smokin Amens & Famous Amens currently in friendly Fortuna. Currently is a volunteer of The Fortuna Chamber board, Active Ambassador, and Sits on numerous commitees throughout Humboldt County. “I love being a part of the Fortuna Chamber of Commerce as it empowers the member driven businesses, supports economic growth and enhances the vitality of our community.”
usiness of the Year Nominee gency has proudly served the insurance needs ned and operated by the Walker family. Our m e insurance products from a variety of trusted d supporting local projects.
Harber’s Insurance Business of the Year Nominee
Harber’s Insurance Agency has proudly served the insurance needs of Fortuna, CA, and all of California since 1931. Locally owned and operated by the Walker family. Our mission is help our customers find affordable and reliable insurance products from a variety of trusted carriers while providing outstanding customer service. And supporting local projects.
Double D’s Steak Business of the Year Nominee
NEW BUSINESS OF THE YEAR:
New Business of the Year Nominee-Patches Pastries
Harber’s Insurance Agency has proudly served the insurance needs of Fortuna, CA, and all of California since 1931. Locally owned and operated by the Walker family. Our mission is help our customers find affordable and reliable insurance products from a variety of trusted carriers while providing outstanding customer service. And supporting local projects.
Double D's Steak serving delicious food and drinks for over 10 years in our Fortuna Community. Hosting the Annual Hanging of the Saddle is just one of many community traditions they participate in.
Double D’s Steak Business of the Year Nominee
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Volunteer of the year:
Nominee-Bailey Davy
Double D’s Steak serving delicious food and drinks for over 10 years in our Fortuna Community. Hosting the Annual Hanging of the Saddle is just one of many community traditions they participate in.
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR:
In April 2025, we opened our second location on Main Street in Fortuna, a space created intentionally for gathering and connection. This café-style shop gives us room to offer more of what our community has asked for: cozy indoor seating, breakfast sandwiches, seasonal menus, and a warm lobby to settle in with a drink or a pastry. This new location represents the next chapter of our growth — a chance to expand what we do while staying true to the heart of who we are. It’s a place where you can linger, meet a friend, study, celebrate, or simply slow down and enjoy something made with care.
iness of the Year Nominee ving delicious food and drinks for over 10 years of the Saddle is just one of many community tra
y g community that I get to call home. I am extre Year. I feel very fortunate for the opportunitie ning in our community. Thank you to the Fortun gratulations to other community members and
Nominee-Bailey Davy - Fortuna is an amazing community that I get to call home. I am extremely humbled to be nominated as the 2025 Volunteer of the Year. I feel very fortunate for the opportunities I’ve been given to play a small part in the big things happening in our community. Thank you to the Fortuna Chamber for such a special recognition, and congratulations to other community members and businesses that were also recognized
Fortuna is an amazing community that I get to call home. I am extremely humbled to be nominated as the 2025 Volunteer of the Year. I feel very fortunate for the opportunities I’ve been given to play a small part in the big things happening in our community. Thank you to the Fortuna Chamber for such a special recognition, and congratulations to other community members and businesses that were also recognized
Nominee- Jeana McClendon- Part owner owner of "George’s Glass is proudly celebrating 25 years of serving our community this year. What started as a local auto glass shop has grown into a trusted, county-wide name for auto glass replacement and ADAS calibrations, now serving customers from three locations: our main shop in Fortuna, a satellite shop in Redway, and our newest location at 1601 Broadway in Eureka. Our experienced, professional team takes pride in quality workmanship and in treating customers the way we’d want our own families treated honest, efficient, and knowledgeable service every step of the way. In 2025, we were excited to welcome Joe’s Auto Glass into the George’s Glass family, expanding our services to include heavy equipment and flat glass and allowing us to better serve local residents, businesses, and commercial fleets across the region. We love our community and are proud to be the neighbors you trust for auto glass."
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Nominee- Mavis Amen
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Nominee- Jeana McClendon - Part owner owner of “George’s Glass is proudly celebrating 25 years of serving our community this year. What started as a local auto glass shop has grown into a trusted, county-wide name for auto glass replacement and ADAS calibrations, now serving customers from three locations: our main shop in Fortuna, a satellite shop in Redway, and our newest location at 1601 Broadway in Eureka. Our experienced, professional team takes pride in quality workmanship and in treating customers the way we’d want our own families treated—honest, efficient, and knowledgeable service every step of the way. In 2025, we were excited to welcome Joe’s Auto Glass into the George’s Glass
Proud owner of The Fortuna Farmhouse, Smokin Amens & Famous Amens currently in friendly Fortuna. Currently is a volunteer of The Fortuna Chamber board, Active Ambassador, and Sits on numerous commitees throughout Humboldt County. “I love being a part of the Fortuna Chamber of Commerce as it empowers the member driven businesses, supports economic growth and enhances the vitality of our community.”
New Business of the Year Nominee: Viltrakis Design Build Viltrakis Design Build started on paper in 2021 but really began in Joey Viltrakis’s childhood, remodeling homes with his parents as a toddler. He has since worked for some of the best custom home builders in Humboldt County and decided to start his own venture alongside his wife Michelle in delivering high-quality custom homes coupled with an equally high-quality construction experience for the homeowner. Michelle and Joey both went to Hydesville Elementary and Fortuna High School, and their personal connection to the Humboldt Community is apparent in their approach to walking homeowners through the experience of having their dream home built, while breaking the mold of the typical stressful contractor-build experience. They have looked far outside of Humboldt County to see what other custom home builders do and the experience that people can have when having their home built, and adopted and adapted those methods here in Humboldt County, creating a turn-key company that continues to deliver gorgeous coastal homes here all while giving the customer an experience that makes their project feel as personal and special to Viltrakis as it does to them.
rtuna Farmhouse, Smokin Amens & Famous Amens una Chamber board, Active Ambassador, and Sits on ve being a part of the Fortuna Chamber of Commer onomic growth and enhances the vitality of our com
New Business of the Year Nominee:- Travisty Entertainment Travisty Entertainment is a Mobile DJ, Karaoke Service, PA
Announcing. That adds fun to your events and Hits All the Right Notes. Serving Humboldt County and Surrounding Areas.
is a small, locally owned electrical eyond. Built on hard work, honesty, tomers like neighbors—because they o support a variety of local events and us to continue investing in a community words can express. Thank you to the to do what we love in the town we call
CITIZEN OF THE YEAR:
Seth McGrath-Citizen of the Year Nominee
Deeply involved in our community Seth has sat on the Fortuna Chamber Board, Fortuna Union High School district board, former 2018 Volunteer of the year, part of numerous local nonprofits.
Dennis Scott-Citizen of the Year Nominee
“Dennis is President of the Mel and Grace McLean Foundation. He grew up in the Bay Area and moved to Humboldt County in 1977 to work for Eel River Sawmills, the company founded by Mel and Grace McLean. During his more than 30 years with the company, Dennis worked closely with the McLeans and gained a deep appreciation for their philosophy and commitment to their employees and the communities where they lived. Today, he continues their legacy through the Foundation, including bringing the dream of the Gene Lucas Community Center to completion.”
Fortuna. This self led team includes three agents Cody, Levi, and Sarah, supported by dedicated administrators Linny and Lucretia who keep operations running seamlessly behind the scenes. Known for a strong marketing driven approach that sets the team apart, The Hurst Group combines strategic exposure with relationship focused service to deliver exceptional results. Deeply rooted in the community, the team actively participates in local events including the Fortuna Rodeo, the Rodeo Parade, Trunk or Treat, and Chamber initiatives. While proudly serving Fortuna and the Eel River Valley, The Hurst Group also represents clients throughout all of Humboldt County, building lasting relationships and guiding buyers and sellers with professionalism, energy, and care.
of Fortuna, CA, and all of California ission is help our customers find carriers while providing outstanding in our Fortuna Community. Hosting aditions they participate in.
Sandi Petersen -Citizen of the Year Nominee
I’m incredibly honored to be nominated for Citizen of the Year. Through my business, Sandi Petersen Photography, I’ve had the privilege of working with so many amazing local families, seniors, and businesses, and I truly believe in giving back to the community that supports me - simply because it’s the right thing to do. Whether I’m donating my time and services to local fundraisers, schools, nonprofits, or community events, my goal is always to help where I can and lift others up. My motto has always been to choose kindness, and I try to carry that into everything I do, both personally and professionally. Fortuna is home, and it means so much to me to be able to serve and give back to a community I care so deeply about
emely humbled to be nominated as the es I’ve been given to play a small part in na Chamber for such a special businesses that were also recognized
Small Business of the Year Nominee - Cornerstone Realty Cornerstone Realty has proudly served Fortuna and the greater Eel River Valley since 2006, with our office located on Main Street in the heart of town. Built on a foundation of integrity, local knowledge, and relationships that extend well beyond a single transaction, Cornerstone is a full service real estate brokerage ranging from residential, investment, and even commercial sales. Our team includes nine dedicated agents and one full-time employee, all committed to providing knowledgeable, personalized service. As a locally owned and operated business, we are deeply involved in the community, supporting local events, youth programs, schools, nonprofits, and volunteer efforts throughout the year. From cheering in the stands to lending a hand at community events, we believe showing up matters. At Cornerstone, real estate is about more than buying and selling property; it’s about helping neighbors put down roots and strengthening the community we’re proud to call home.
HOME BASED BUSINESS OF THE YEAR:
dly celebrating 25 years of serving our to a trusted, county-wide name for auto ree locations: our main shop in Fortuna, a eka. Our experienced, professional team ’d want our own families treated honest, re excited to welcome Joe’s Auto Glass into ment and flat glass and allowing us to better We love our community and are proud to be
SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR:
Smokin Amens Small Business of the Year NomineeSmokin Amens where love and passion for food come together in every dish. At the heart of our cooking is the art of smoking meats to perfection, low and slow! We believe that great food has the power to bring people together whether it’s a family gathering, a celebration or simply a great meal to enjoy with friends.
We are honored to be nominated as a 2025 Fortuna Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the year! This wouldn’t have happened without our amazing community that supports us!
s currently in friendly Fortuna. Currently is n numerous commitees throughout rce as it empowers the member driven mmunity.”
Small Business of the Year Nominee - The Hurst Group
The Hurst Group at eXp was founded in 2022 by Broker Associate Cody Hurst and is proudly based in the heart of
Above all Cleaning -Home-Based Business NomineeAbove All Cleaning Services was founded right here in Fortuna with a simple commitment: serve our community with excellence, integrity, and heart. What began as a small home-based business has grown into a trusted residential and commercial cleaning company serving families and businesses across Humboldt County. None of this growth has happened alone. Our team is the heart of Above All. These hardworking local professionals show up every day with pride, attention to detail, and a deep respect for the homes and businesses we are entrusted with. They are mothers, fathers, neighbors, and leaders in our community. Their consistency, work ethic, and commitment to raising the standard are what allow us to truly live our tagline: We don’t cut corners, we clean ’em. Fortuna is where it all started. This community believed in us early, supported our growth, and continues to champion local business. We are deeply grateful to serve our hometown and to expand
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that service throughout Humboldt County while holding onto the small-town values that built our foundation. As we move into 2026, we are preparing to launch Above All Naturals, our locally developed cleaning product line inspired by the beauty and strength of Humboldt. This next step represents more than business growth — it represents job creation, innovation, and our commitment to building something lasting right here at home. Being nominated for Home-Based Business of the Year is an incredible honor. We don’t take it lightly. Every home cleaned, every commercial space maintained, every early morning and late night has been fueled by one purpose — to serve above all. Our vision is not just to grow revenue, but to grow opportunity, leadership, and pride within our team and our community. Fortuna will always be our home base, and we are just getting started.
ade flowing. Now in year three, we’ve got an awesome trailer (exciting upgrades on the way!), the best crew around, and a community that shows up and shows out every. Single. Time. We’re beyond grateful…and We’re just getting started!
CUSTOMER SERVICE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR:
wned by Quentin Owsley, Owsley Electric is a dly serving the Fortuna community and beyo n doing the job right and treating our custom rtant part of who we are. We are proud to su h sponsorships and donations, allowing us to This nomination means more to us than wor usting us, supporting us, and allowing us to d
Established in 2016 and owned by Quentin Owsley, Owsley Electric is a small, locally owned electrical contracting business proudly serving the Fortuna community and beyond. Built on hard work, honesty, and reliability, we believe in doing the job right and treating our customers like neighbors—because they are. Giving back is an important part of who we are. We are proud to support a variety of local events and youth sports teams through sponsorships and donations, allowing us to continue investing in a community that means so much to us. This nomination means more to us than words can express. Thank you to the Fortuna community for trusting us, supporting us, and allowing us to do what we love in the town we call home.
Customer Service of the Year Nominee: Redwood Capital Bank
Harber's Insurance Business of the Year Nominee
ss of the Year Nominee y has proudly served the insurance needs of F nd operated by the Walker family. Our miss urance products from a variety of trusted car porting local projects.
Harber’s Insurance Agency has proudly served the insurance needs of Fortuna, CA, and all of California since 1931. Locally owned and operated by the Walker family. Our mission is help our customers find affordable and reliable insurance products from a variety of trusted carriers while providing outstanding customer service. And supporting local projects.
Double D’s Steak Business of the Year Nominee
of the Year Nominee elicious food and drinks for over 10 years in Saddle is just one of many community tradi
Double D's Steak serving delicious food and drinks for over 10 years in our Fortuna Community. Hosting the Annual Hanging of the Saddle is just one of many community traditions they participate in.
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Volunteer of the year:
Nominee-Bailey Davy
Nene’s Goodies -Home-Based Business NomineeNene’s Goodies -Thank you for stopping by Nene’s Goodies! My name is Ahna and I am the owner/baker! Nene’s was started from my want/love of making clean, simple, rustic foods for my family. I started baking sourdough about 5 years ago. Breads, tortillas, noodles, you name it! I started selling a few loaves here and there to friends. My grandson (who calls me Nene) suggested if I start a business I should name it “Nene’s Goodies”! And so it was named! I officially started Nene’s last April and to my surprise within almost a year my little sourdough business has grown tremendously! From selling maybe 10 loaves in a week to 80 loaves (plus other goodies) at 1 event! Wow All thanks to the amazing support of my family (especially Mr. Nene), our friends (old and new since we started the business) and most importantly to our amazing customers! I am extremely honored by the Fortuna Chambers nomination of Home-based Business of the Year!!!! It’s always been my goal to have my customers feel as if they visited their favorite grandma, leaving them filled with love and goodies!!
Since 2004, Redwood Capital Bank’s success has been deeply rooted in one simple principle: how we treat our customers. As a locally owned community bank, we believe banking is personal and every interaction is an opportunity to listen, understand and genuinely serve the people who trust us with their financial needs. Redwood Capital Bank takes pride in building long-standing relationships, offering thoughtful solutions and providing responsive, knowledgeable service that goes beyond transactions to true partnership. Our focus remains on treating every customer with respect, care and integrity. Being nominated for the Customer Service Award by the Fortuna Chamber of Commerce is a meaningful recognition of this commitment and reflects the dedication of our employees who strive each day to deliver exceptional service. It affirms that our success is not measured solely by financial performance, but by the trust we earn, the relationships we build and the positive impact we make in the communities we proudly serve. Thank you to the Fortuna Chamber of Commerce for this nomination and to our friends and colleagues for your consideration – we are proud to be Humboldt County’s local community partner.
munity that I get to call home. I am extreme . I feel very fortunate for the opportunities I’ n our community. Thank you to the Fortuna ations to other community members and bu
Fortuna is an amazing community that I get to call home. I am extremely humbled to be nominated as the 2025 Volunteer of the Year. I feel very fortunate for the opportunities I’ve been given to play a small part in the big things happening in our community. Thank you to the Fortuna Chamber for such a special recognition, and congratulations to other community members and businesses that were also recognized
Customer Service of the Year Nominee: Fortuna Grocery Outlet
Fortuna Grocery outlet has been a proud business member serving our community for the last 10 years. Local McGrath family takes pride in bring fresh affordable products to our area while also always assisting in local events and causes.
Easy Squeezy Lemonade - Home-Based Business Nominee
Nominee- Jeana McClendon- Part owner owner of "George’s Glass is proudly celebrating 25 years of serving our community this year. What started as a local auto glass shop has grown into a trusted, county-wide name for auto glass replacement and ADAS calibrations, now serving customers from three locations: our main shop in Fortuna, a satellite shop in Redway, and our newest location at 1601 Broadway in Eureka. Our experienced, professional team takes pride in quality workmanship and in treating customers the way we’d want our own families treated honest, efficient, and knowledgeable service every step of the way. In 2025, we were excited to welcome Joe’s Auto Glass into the George’s Glass family, expanding our services to include heavy equipment and flat glass and allowing us to better serve local residents, businesses, and commercial fleets across the region. We love our community and are proud to be the neighbors you trust for auto glass."
Customer Service of the Year Nominee: Green’s Pharmacy
Part owner owner of "George’s Glass is proudly c tarted as a local auto glass shop has grown into a calibrations, now serving customers from three our newest location at 1601 Broadway in Eureka anship and in treating customers the way we’d w service every step of the way. In 2025, we were e panding our services to include heavy equipmen ses, and commercial fleets across the region. We uto glass."
Nominee- Mavis Amen
Easy Squeezy Lemonade was squeezed into existence in July 2023 after Nathaniel and Colt qualified for the State High School Rodeo Finals in Bishop. While we were there, I became a regular at a lemonade stand that served the most amazing, ice-cold lemonade, and somewhere between cups I thought, “Humboldt needs this… and I can do it!” As soon as we got home, I contacted the Fortuna Junior Rodeo committee and asked to give it a shot. Armed with a pop-up from our garage, a health permit, and mountains of lemons, sugar, and water, we jumped in. The support that first year absolutely blew me away! We started popping up at every event we could find, and by year two we upgraded to a trailer to keep the lemon-
Proud owner of The Fortuna Farmhouse, Smokin Amens & Famous Amens currently in friendly Fortuna. Currently is a volunteer of The Fortuna Chamber board, Active Ambassador, and Sits on numerous commitees throughout Humboldt County. “I love being a part of the Fortuna Chamber of Commerce as it empowers the member driven businesses, supports economic growth and enhances the vitality of our community.”
It is quite an honor to be nominated for the Fortuna Chamber of Commerce customer service award. It is very much appreciated to be selected by fellow business owners and the chamber members. Our family has owned Green’s Pharmacy since 1991, and in that time, we have seen many changes, including losing our building to a fire and supervising the rebuilding of a great new facility. In 2019 we sold part of the business to our daughter, Susan Burgess and our pharmacy continues the outstanding attention to our customers. We take pride in providing the best customer service when our patrons need it. Green’s offers delivery of prescriptions, vaccinations and lots of gift items for those special occasions. Our prescription volume has grown immensely since an-
Farmhouse, Smokin Amens & Famous Amens cu hamber board, Active Ambassador, and Sits on n ng a part of the Fortuna Chamber of Commerce ic growth and enhances the vitality of our comm
other pharmacy in town closed and we have provided those customers with the same attention as our long-standing patients. We hired more employees and have been putting in extra hours to be able to fill all of the prescriptions in a timely manner. Customer service has always been a priority for our employees and our business.
Thank You, Donors!
Ashliegh DiehlMurphy
Be & Koast Baked Goods
Becky Giacomini
Black Creek Preserves
Easy Squeezy
Lemonade
Eel River Brewing Co.
Ferndale Emporium
Fortuna Liquors
Fortuna Rotary
Les Schwab
Lyon’s Automotive
Detailing
Mad Metals
Mclean Foundation
Nene’s Goodies
a small, locally owned electrical yond. Built on hard work, honesty, mers like neighbors—because they upport a variety of local events and o continue investing in a community rds can express. Thank you to the do what we love in the town we call
Body Works Club
Buck Wild Boards
C.Crane
Clendenen’s Cider Works
Thank you to the Chamber for the honor as we take pride in providing outstanding customer service to all who come into our store.
Coast Central Credit Union
Cody Hurst
Cocina Mariposa
David & Michelle
Bushnell
Double D’s Steak
Grundman’s
Hoby’s Market
Hops in Humboldt
Humboldt Builders
Exchange
Humboldt Distillery
Humboldt Grass Fed Beef
Humboldt Honey
Wine Shop
Humboldt Sweets
Hummel Tire & Wheel
Old Growth Cellars
ORI My Light
Owsley Electric
Patches Pastries
Reaching for Independence
Redwood Appliance
Redwood Capital Bank
Redwood Empire Golf
Renovated Blues
Sarah Pichulo of Humboldt Sweets
Scream-a-torium
Smokin Amens
Styles Studio
Sunrise Rotary
Sweetness & Light
The Acres
The Bootleg
The Buffalo Book Club
The Fortuna Farmhouse
Fortuna, CA, and all of California ion is help our customers find rriers while providing outstanding our Fortuna Community. Hosting tions they participate in.
The Fortuna Rodeo
The Village Pub
Travisty
Entertainment
Tri Counties Bank
Unravel Studio
Wyckoff’s Plumbing
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2026 F ortuna Derby Part y & Awards Dinner REcap!!
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Smokin Amens
Winner
Patches Pastries
Artist-Bradley Chance Hays
Winner
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Owsley Electric
Jockey
Buck Wild Boards
Smokin’ Amens
Coast Central Credit Union
Cornerstone Realty
Double D’s Steak
Eel River Brewing Co.
ProCycle Service
Hot Iron Hats
Columbia Bank
Bear River Casino & Resort
Hummel Tire & Wheel
Reaching for Independence
College of the Redwoods
ORI My Light
Redwood Capital Bank
The Fortuna Farmhouse
O&M Industries
Jibe’s Tackle
Viltrakis Design Build
Whitchurch Engineering
The Hurst Group
Buck Wild Charcuterie Cart
Fortuna Grocery Outlet
Welcome New Members
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EVENTS
• April 2nd Fortuna Rotary Annual Dinner Fundraiser- Fortuna River Lodge
• April 4th Fortuna Kiwanis Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Rohner Park
• April 7th Fortuna Chamber Luncheon @ The Monday Club (fortunachamber.com)
• April 11th Fortuna Concert Series- James Zeller Trio
• April 15th Fortuna Chamber Mixer (fortunachamber.com)
• April 17th & 18th College of the Redwoods Plant Sale
• April 24th Earth Day Candle Lit Walk 7pm10pm humboldtredwoods.org
• May 2nd Rumble at the River – Bear River Casino & Resort
• May 2nd & 3rd Spring Fling Mother's Day Market (Fortuna Vintage Market)
• May 5th Opening Day Fortuna Farmers Market 3pm-6pm (every Tuesday through October)
• May 5th Fortuna Chamber Luncheon @ The Monday Club (fortunachamber.com)
• May 9th Fortuna Concert Series- Temporary Resonance Trio
• May 16th Van Duzen Grange - Monument Road Concert
• May 21st Fortuna Chamber Mixer (fortunachamber.com)
• May 30th & 31st Stampede (Country Music, Beer & Wine Festival) Humboldt County Fair Grounds
• June 2nd Fortuna Chamber Luncheon @ The Monday Club (fortunachamber.com)
• June 5th First Fridays Downtown Fortuna (Downtown Business Association)
• June 6th Fortuna City Wide Yard Sale (Downtown Business Association)
• June 6th Art & Wine in the Park (Fortuna Rotary)
• June 13th Fortuna Concert Series- Lisa Lynne & Aryeh Frankfurter
• June 13th Fortuna Vintage Market
• June 17th Fortuna Chamber Mixer (fortunachamber.com)
• July 3rd Fortuna Fireworks Festival (Newburg Park)
• July 10th First Fridays Downtown Fortuna (Downtown Business Association)
• July 11th Country on the Coast- Fortuna Rodeo
• July 11th - 19th 105th Fortuna Rodeo Week
• July 11th Fortuna Vintage Market
• July 11th Fortuna Concert Series- Shaun Williams
• July 13th Fortuna Chili Cookoff – Fortuna Chamber of Commerce
