S A N TA C L A R I TA VA L L E Y B U S I N E S S J O U R N A L · 13
M AY 2022
2022 Board of Directors CHAIR OF THE BOARD DR. CHRIS RAIGOSA - Kaiser Permanente
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HUNT BRALY - Poole, Shaffery & Koegle, LLP ANDREA CARPENTER - Logix
BUSINESS COUNCILS
As the third largest city in Los Angeles County, the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Com-
merce represents over 65,000-member workforce. We realized we can better serve our business community by having six Business Councils, allowing members to work on issues specific to their area. Our Councils provide a channel for our members to be involved in solving problems, discussing issues, and implementing special projects and events for the benefit of the area being served. Participation offers members the opportunity to prioritize and bring a focus to the business needs of the area, and to take community leadership roles in addressing these needs. It can increase members’ business network, and provide stronger representation on area issues. Also, since area councils exist as industry-specific, participation provides an opportunity for area-specific networking with others doing business.
LATINO BUSINESS ALLIANCE
MARISOL ESPINOZA - Southern California Gas Company Michael Grisanti - Hedman Partners, LLP BECKI ROBB - Princess Cruises
Our LBA council works to promote Latinoowned business as well as relevant issues fac-
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ing our Latino business community. In addi-
and the group aims to develop the next lead-
SANDY SANCHEZ - FivePoint
tion the LBA helps to educate businesses on
ers of the Santa Clarita Valley through per-
JOHN VANCE - Vance Wealth
how to enhance a company’s business efforts
sonal and professional development, civic
with Latino customers and other Latino-
engagement, and network building oppor-
owned businesses.
tunities that ultimately stimulate local busi-
BOARD OF DIRECTORS KAREN BRYDEN - SCV Locations STEVE COLE - SCV Water Agency JASON CRAWFORD - City of Santa Clarita ANDREA DE LA CERDA - Scorpion MATT DIERCKMAN - Colliers International TROY HOOPER - Kiwi Hospitality Partners PATRICK MOODY - Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital DR. IZU OKPARA- Omni Wound Physicians DAN REVETTO - AT&T HENRY RODRIGUEZ - State Farm Insurance LINDSAY SCHLICK - SchlickArt Video & Photography CHRIS SCHRAGE - LBW Insurance Financial Services
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS The Government Affairs council meets to discuss policy decisions on a local, county, state and federal level. As a member, you are encouraged to attend a meeting and have your voice heard throughout the SCV and take a stance on pertinent issues relative to the business community or your industry in particular.
NON-PROFIT The SCV has a strong philanthropic community with more than 100 locally-based nonprofit organizations that help our community thrive. Our non-profits are a key reason why
ROCHELLE SILSBEE - Southern California Edison
Santa Clarita is a great community and always
G. JESSE SMITH - California Institute of the Arts
looking towards a better future. The coun-
DI THOMPSON - THOMPSON REALTY ADVISORS
cil provides business resources for our local non-profit leaders to help them connect,
nesses and support the mission of the SCV Chamber.
SMALL BUSINESS Small Businesses are at the core of our Chamber’s membership and are the backbone of our economy. The Chamber offers a variety of educational and networking programming to help your small business thrive. The council focuses on three main objectives: Advises the SCV Chamber on small business related issues, programming and networking opportunities; Supports the Chambe’s “Retail Walks” with elected officials; and helps promote the nationwide “Small Business Saturday” program which highlights small businesses on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. If you are interested in join-
DR. DIANNE VAN HOOK - College of the Canyons
grow and learn about valuable information
ing any of our councils or
DENNIS VERNER - Burrtec
so they can successfully meet their organiza-
finding out more please email
tions mission and goals.
us at hello@scvchamber.com
KARINA WINKLER - Holiday Inn Express
