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: Steve Hise Board Liaison: Harry VanDyck Staff: John Tolson
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: Mac McKinley Board Liaison: Larry Hibbler Staff: Samantha Shapiro
Provide a forum for the Automotive Dealers to collaborate and promote the Simi Valley Auto Center and Shop Simi Valley First. Work to brand the “Simi Valley Auto Center” and promote shopping local through video projects, marketing, and other community outreach and support.
Economic Development Committee (EDC) Meet: Second Tuesday, 8:30 AM
Vice Chair: Jennifer Swenson 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: Kailey Wagner/Ryan Valencia Staff: Samantha Shapiro
Emerging Leaders provides young professionals aged 21 – 40 in the Chamber with opportunities to build connections and work with other young professionals in the community. The Emerging Leaders host monthly lunch meetups (Meet & Eat) and quarterly mixers.
Hispanic Business Committee Meet: First Tuesday, 8:30 AM
Chairs: Liz Aranda Staff: John Tolson
The Hispanic Business Committee works to create programs and outreach to build connections with the Hispanic/Latino Businesses in the area in order to promote an even stronger and more represented business community in Simi Valley. Quarterly mixers and monthly educational events are part of the goal of this committee
Legislative Action Forum (LAF) Meet: Fourth Wednesday, 8:00 AM
Vice Chair: Melanie Vollbrecht 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.
Tourism (SVCTA) Meet: Fourth Thursday, 10:00 AM
Chair: Board Liaison: Kathi Van Etten Staff: Layma Askarzoi
Promotes Simi Valley as a tourist destination to stimulate the local economy and increase room night stays. Focuses on tourism areas such as: weddings, filming, sports tournaments, etc. Produces visitor information, FAM tours, and more.
Leadership Steering Committee Meet: Third Tuesday, 8:00 AM
Chair: Mike Kort Board Liaison: Paul Goodnough Staff: Amy Corneau
Identifies and prepares future community leaders. Prepares, plans, and coordinates curriculum for Leadership classes, provides alumni directory, hosts monthly socials, participates in graduation ceremonies and coordinates program.
Special Committees:
Health & Wellness Meet: First Wednesday, 12:00 PM
Chair: Nikki Lian Board Liaison: Jennifer Swenson Staff: Samantha Shapiro
The Health & Wellness Committee meets from September – February each year to plan and produce the annual Happy Healthy Happy Hour Expo and Mixer held in January. The committee works to attract vendors and attendees to this event.
Street Fair Meet: TBD
Chair: Jill Haney Staff: Kathi Van Etten
Special committee to discuss the planning of the annual Simi Valley Street Fair. Participants discuss layout, vendors, logistics, entertainment, and all other aspects of the event.
Chair: Steve Hise Board Liaison: Harry VanDyck Staff: John Tolson
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: Mac McKinley Board Liaison: Larry Hibbler Staff: Samantha Shapiro
Provide a forum for the Automotive Dealers to collaborate and promote the Simi Valley Auto Center and Shop Simi Valley First. Work to brand the “Simi Valley Auto Center” and promote shopping local through video projects, marketing, and other community outreach and support.
Economic Development Committee (EDC) Meet: Second Tuesday, 8:30 AM
Vice Chair: Jennifer Swenson 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: Kailey Wagner/Ryan Valencia Staff: Samantha Shapiro
Emerging Leaders provides young professionals aged 21 – 40 in the Chamber with opportunities to build connections and work with other young professionals in the community. The Emerging Leaders host monthly lunch meetups (Meet & Eat) and quarterly mixers.
Hispanic Business Committee Meet: First Tuesday, 8:30 AM
Chairs: Liz Aranda Staff: John Tolson
The Hispanic Business Committee works to create programs and outreach to build connections with the Hispanic/Latino Businesses in the area in order to promote an even stronger and more represented business community in Simi Valley. Quarterly mixers and monthly educational events are part of the goal of this committee
Legislative Action Forum (LAF) Meet: Fourth Wednesday, 8:00 AM
Vice Chair: Melanie Vollbrecht 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.
Tourism (SVCTA) Meet: Fourth Thursday, 10:00 AM
Chair: Board Liaison: Kathi Van Etten Staff: Layma Askarzoi
Promotes Simi Valley as a tourist destination to stimulate the local economy and increase room night stays. Focuses on tourism areas such as: weddings, filming, sports tournaments, etc. Produces visitor information, FAM tours, and more.
Leadership Steering Committee Meet: Third Tuesday, 8:00 AM
Chair: Mike Kort Board Liaison: Paul Goodnough Staff: Amy Corneau
Identifies and prepares future community leaders. Prepares, plans, and coordinates curriculum for Leadership classes, provides alumni directory, hosts monthly socials, participates in graduation ceremonies and coordinates program.
Special Committees:
Health & Wellness Meet: First Wednesday, 12:00 PM
Chair: Nikki Lian Board Liaison: Jennifer Swenson Staff: Samantha Shapiro
The Health & Wellness Committee meets from September – February each year to plan and produce the annual Happy Healthy Happy Hour Expo and Mixer held in January. The committee works to attract vendors and attendees to this event.
Street Fair Meet: TBD
Chair: Jill Haney Staff: Kathi Van Etten
Special committee to discuss the planning of the annual Simi Valley Street Fair. Participants discuss layout, vendors, logistics, entertainment, and all other aspects of the event.