Over the last decade, Santa Fe Springs has steadily grown into one of the key industrial cities of Southern California. Part of the reason for this is its location in the busy "southwest corridor," midway between the center of Los Angeles and Orange counties. Not only has this attracted manufacturing, sales and warehouse operations, it also presents ideal conditions for related trucking and shipping.

At the time of incorporation in 1957, the City encompassed approximately five square miles and had an assessed value of approximately $39 million. By fiscal year 1999-2000, this assessed valuation is estimated at just under $3.2 billion dollars, and the favorable business climate has led to steady growth in business and industrial development.

The "pro business" attitude that prevails in the City encourages positive interaction between the close to 100,000 + people that work in the city and its 17,000 + residents. This accounts for the Chamber/League's membership growth, which today is close to 1,000, placing it as the seventh largest chamber of commerce in Los Angeles County.