[SANTA MARIA, CA. February 20, 2025] – The Santa Maria Valley Chamber is proud to announce the promotion of Suzanne Singh to Vice President of Economic Development & Government Affairs. With over eight years of leadership at the Chamber and 15+ years of experience in economic and community development, Singh has been instrumental in driving business expansion, infrastructure improvements, and regional growth initiatives. Throughout her tenure, Singh has successfully led major development projects that
[SANTA MARIA, CA. February 13, 2025] – The Santa Maria Valley Chamber is proud to announce that Jennifer Harrison has successfully graduated from the Western Association of Chamber Executives (W.A.C.E.) Academy, a rigorous three-year professional development program designed to elevate chamber leadership across the region. "The W.A.C.E. Academy has been an incredible journey, equipping me with invaluable insights and skills to better serve our members and the broader community," said Harrison. “I look
[SANTA MARIA, CA. January 31, 2025] – The Santa Maria Valley Chamber proudly reintroduces its leadership team with the appointment of Jennifer Harrison as Vice President of Marketing & Communications. A dedicated advocate for the region’s economic growth, tourism, and community engagement, Jennifer has played an integral role in shaping the Chamber’s tourism marketing and communications strategies for nearly two decades. Having worked with the Chamber for 19 years, Jennifer has been instrumental in
[SANTA MARIA, CA. July 1, 2024] -- Eligible small businesses across California can now apply for grants of up to $2,000 per employee through California’s Paid Family Leave (PFL) program. This initiative, funded by the California Employment Training Panel and the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency, aims to support small businesses in managing the additional costs incurred when employees take leave.These grants are designed to help small businesses cover expenses such as cross-training existing