Our History

The Chamber of Commerce El Salvador-California (CCESCA) is one of the oldest and most recognized organizations within the Salvadoran-American community. With a network of diverse entrepreneurs and business owners, our purpose is to establish a community for economic development among our partners and bring together entrepreneurs, small business owners, and anyone interested in connecting with like-minded individuals to expand their goods and services.

Founded on February 11, 1994, with the visionary goal of empowering individuals and businesses within the Salvadoran community in Los Angeles, CCESCA holds an illustrious reputation as the trailblazer that set the record for the largest pupusa in 2007, measuring an astounding 10'2". This remarkable achievement not only established CCESCA on record for this remarkable feat but also paved the way for others to follow, continuing the tradition of pushing the boundaries in world records.

Additionally, CCESCA was among the first to pioneer the celebrated Pupusa Power Festival, a gastronomic event in Los Angeles aimed at promoting cultural awareness by exalting the exquisite delicacy of pupusas. This festival, being one of the first of its time, played a crucial role in showcasing the rich Salvadoran culinary heritage and creating a platform for the celebration of pupusas in the community.

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Turitren 503, one of our recent projects, was acknowledged by the Autonomous Executive Port Commission (CEPA) of El Salvador. Turitren 503 aims to boost tourism, cultural awareness, and economic development in El Salvador by reviving and renovating its steam train and railway.

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The Chamber of Commerce El Salvador-California is registered as a nonprofit organization under 501(c)(3). Contributions to the Chamber of Commerce El Salvador-California LA are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. The Chamber of Commerce's Tax ID number is 83-2476499.

The Chamber of Commerce El Salvador-California is a non-partisan organization and does not align itself with any political party in the United States or El Salvador.