Founded in 2008, La Mesa Chamber of Commerce has grown to include more than 250 businesses and organizations. Under CEO and president Mary England, it aggressively promotes its members and the community. Events throughout the year, including Oktoberfest in the Village, Taste of La Mesa and Casino Night, keep the group in the public eye. In 2010, the La Mesa Chamber of Commerce published a folding city map and sponsored a candidates forum before the La Mesa mayoral and council elections in November.