The City of Porterville is proud to continue the tradition of sponsoring the Porterville Chamber of Commerce’s “First Friday Coffee” event on Friday, December 5, 2025, beginning at 7:00 AM. The event will be held at the Galaxy Theatre, located at 631 N. Indiana St., Porterville, CA.
Mayor Greg Meister will deliver the highly anticipated 2025 State of the City Address, offering updates on the City’s growth, achievements, and ongoing projects. This is a great opportunity for community members and local businesses to hear firsthand about the City’s recent progress and future initiatives.
In addition to the State of the City Address, the City will recognize its 2025 Outstanding Business Honorees: ITC Security Systems, Valley Strong Credit Union and Calico Mermaid Fabric & Quilt, celebrating their contributions to the Porterville community.
The First Friday Coffee event provides an excellent opportunity for attendees to network with local business owners, city officials, and fellow community members. It’s a perfect chance to stay informed and receive the latest information from the City of Porterville.
Information about the Porterville Chamber’s First Friday event series can be found at www.portervillechamber.org/first-friday-coffee/. For questions about the State of the City Address event, please contact the City of Porterville’s Economic Development Division by email at EcDev@ci.porterville.ca.us or by phone at 559-782-7460.
Porterville, lying along the foothills of the picturesque Sierra Nevada mountain range, is located on State Route 65, 165 miles north of Los Angeles. The city has a strategic central location to major markets and ready access to major transportation routes. Centrally located midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, Porterville is situated on the eastern edge of California's San Joaquin Valley, just 17 miles off State Route 99, a primary north-south transportation route. The city is approximately an hour from Fresno and Bakersfield and is a bustling city of over 62,000, serving as a trade center to over 100,000 people. Porterville serves as the gateway to the Sequoia National Forest and Giant Sequoia National Monument, and is home to The Mighty 190, a local tourism collaboration that promotes countless outdoor adventures and natural amenities located along State Route 190 in southeastern Tulare County between Porterville and the Trail of 100 Giants. To learn more, please visit www.ci.porterville.ca.us or www.themighty190.com. Questions? Please contact yvelarde@ci.porterville.ca.us.
The Porterville Chamber of Commerce is a membership-based organization that serves as the voice of the local business community in Porterville, California. Our mission is to promote economic development, advocate for pro-business policies, and provide resources and networking opportunities to help our members thrive. With over 300 members representing a wide range of industries, the Porterville Chamber is a powerful force for driving growth and prosperity in our city and the surrounding communities. We are “People Promoting Business for the Benefit of the Community.” To learn more, please visit www.portervillechamber.org. Questions? Please contact Kristy Martin (kristy@portervillechamber.org).