Programs
Business Builders
Meet: First and Third Thursday of the month, 8:15 AM
Business Builders is a mastermind circle for business professionals. This group meets twice monthly to talk about best business practices, marketing strategies, sales techniques, etc.
Leadership Simi Valley
Meet: The first Friday of the month, 7:30 AM
A ten-month program designed to develop leadership potential within the community and also highlight the leaders that make the community and the city operate.
Restaurant of the Week
Weekly highlight of one of the Restaurants in Simi Valley who are members of the Chamber. This program is designed to spread awareness to the Restaurant and drive traffic to their location, encouraging the community to "Eat Local"
Shop Simi Valley First
This program was designed to encourage the community to Shop Local, Eat Local and Be Local. Shopping here for everything from cars to computers makes our city stronger and builds a brighter future for all of us. It also helps you find the products and services you want, at the right price. In fact, shopping Simi Valley first helps in more ways than you might think. Read more here.
Travel with the Chamber
The Travel with the Chamber program was designed to offer great rates for group travel with people from the same community.
Meet: First and Third Thursday of the month, 8:15 AM
Business Builders is a mastermind circle for business professionals. This group meets twice monthly to talk about best business practices, marketing strategies, sales techniques, etc.
Leadership Simi Valley
Meet: The first Friday of the month, 7:30 AM
A ten-month program designed to develop leadership potential within the community and also highlight the leaders that make the community and the city operate.
Restaurant of the Week
Weekly highlight of one of the Restaurants in Simi Valley who are members of the Chamber. This program is designed to spread awareness to the Restaurant and drive traffic to their location, encouraging the community to "Eat Local"
Shop Simi Valley First
This program was designed to encourage the community to Shop Local, Eat Local and Be Local. Shopping here for everything from cars to computers makes our city stronger and builds a brighter future for all of us. It also helps you find the products and services you want, at the right price. In fact, shopping Simi Valley first helps in more ways than you might think. Read more here.
Travel with the Chamber
The Travel with the Chamber program was designed to offer great rates for group travel with people from the same community.
Committees
Ambassadors Committee
Meet: First Wednesday, 8:00 AM
Chair: David Sojka Board Liaison: Melanie Vollbrecht Staff: John Tolson/Amy Corneau
The Ambassadors of the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce are members that act as the welcoming arm of the Chamber and are the force behind our special events, ribbon cuttings, grand openings and Mixers. Ambassadors also “mentor” new members.
Automotive Council
Meet: Fourth Thursday, 8:00 AM
Chair: Larry Puryear Board Liaison: Grace Leo Staff: Samantha Shapiro
Provide a forum for the Automotive Dealers to collaborate and promote the Simi Valley Auto Mall and Shop Simi Valley. Work to promote shopping local through video projects, marketing, and other community outreach and support.
Economic Development Committee (EDC)
Meet: Second Tuesday, 8:30 AM
Chair/Board Liason: Joe Grinstead Staff: Samantha Shapiro
The Economic Development Committee works on business attraction and retention with the City. The group addresses and assesses business concerns within Simi Valley and receives information from speakers regarding development within the City.
Emerging Leaders
Meet: Varies
Chairs/Board Liasons: Kailey Wagner/Ryan Valencia Staff: Samantha Shapiro
The Emerging Leaders committee plans monthly Big Wig Talks to provide young professionals aged 21-45 in the Chamber with opportunities to build connections, learn from, and network with established professionals in the community. The Emerging Leaders plan a community service project to give back once a year.
Health & Wellness
Meet: First Wednesday, 12:00 PM
Chair: Nikki Lian Board Liaison: Jennifer Swenson Staff: Samantha Shapiro
The Health & Wellness Committee produces the annual Happy Healthy Happy Hour Chamber Mixer & Expo, as well as a community health and wellness resource guide to benefit the community.
Legislative Action Forum (LAF)
Meet: Fourth Wednesday, 8:00 AM
Chair/Board Liason: Brian Reed Staff: Samantha Shapiro
Reviews City, County, State and Federal legislation and analyzes its impact on business. Legislative Representatives give updates at meetings, sends a delegation to Sacramento to lobby for business, participates in legislative conference calls, and hosts Candidates forums for local, state and federal offices.
Membership Committee
Meet: First Wednesday, 9:00 AM
Chair/Board Liason: Phil Englander Staff: Amy Corneau & John Tolson
Develop and produce programs to maintain and build a quality membership. Produce membership drive and campaigns, assist and support Ambassador Committee activities, and establish a rigorous member and retention program.
Tourism (SVCTA)
Meet: Fourth Thursday, 10:00 AM
Chair/Board Liason: Shawna Bowman Staff: Layma Askarzoi
Stimulate the local economy by attracting visitors to Simi Valley. Produces visitor information, visitor map, visitor guide and FAM Tours. In 2014 will be working on T-Bid for Hotel Marketing.
Meet: First Wednesday, 8:00 AM
Chair: David Sojka Board Liaison: Melanie Vollbrecht Staff: John Tolson/Amy Corneau
The Ambassadors of the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce are members that act as the welcoming arm of the Chamber and are the force behind our special events, ribbon cuttings, grand openings and Mixers. Ambassadors also “mentor” new members.
Automotive Council
Meet: Fourth Thursday, 8:00 AM
Chair: Larry Puryear Board Liaison: Grace Leo Staff: Samantha Shapiro
Provide a forum for the Automotive Dealers to collaborate and promote the Simi Valley Auto Mall and Shop Simi Valley. Work to promote shopping local through video projects, marketing, and other community outreach and support.
Economic Development Committee (EDC)
Meet: Second Tuesday, 8:30 AM
Chair/Board Liason: Joe Grinstead Staff: Samantha Shapiro
The Economic Development Committee works on business attraction and retention with the City. The group addresses and assesses business concerns within Simi Valley and receives information from speakers regarding development within the City.
Emerging Leaders
Meet: Varies
Chairs/Board Liasons: Kailey Wagner/Ryan Valencia Staff: Samantha Shapiro
The Emerging Leaders committee plans monthly Big Wig Talks to provide young professionals aged 21-45 in the Chamber with opportunities to build connections, learn from, and network with established professionals in the community. The Emerging Leaders plan a community service project to give back once a year.
Health & Wellness
Meet: First Wednesday, 12:00 PM
Chair: Nikki Lian Board Liaison: Jennifer Swenson Staff: Samantha Shapiro
The Health & Wellness Committee produces the annual Happy Healthy Happy Hour Chamber Mixer & Expo, as well as a community health and wellness resource guide to benefit the community.
Legislative Action Forum (LAF)
Meet: Fourth Wednesday, 8:00 AM
Chair/Board Liason: Brian Reed Staff: Samantha Shapiro
Reviews City, County, State and Federal legislation and analyzes its impact on business. Legislative Representatives give updates at meetings, sends a delegation to Sacramento to lobby for business, participates in legislative conference calls, and hosts Candidates forums for local, state and federal offices.
Membership Committee
Meet: First Wednesday, 9:00 AM
Chair/Board Liason: Phil Englander Staff: Amy Corneau & John Tolson
Develop and produce programs to maintain and build a quality membership. Produce membership drive and campaigns, assist and support Ambassador Committee activities, and establish a rigorous member and retention program.
Tourism (SVCTA)
Meet: Fourth Thursday, 10:00 AM
Chair/Board Liason: Shawna Bowman Staff: Layma Askarzoi
Stimulate the local economy by attracting visitors to Simi Valley. Produces visitor information, visitor map, visitor guide and FAM Tours. In 2014 will be working on T-Bid for Hotel Marketing.
