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SVCCC & GEN Host a Dazzling Diwali and Garba Celebration Under the Open Sky

Press Release: 101VOICE Revitalizes Silicon Valley Blighted Area

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS LAUNCH “49ERS CARES” TO SUPPORT MAJOR COMMUNITY INITIATIVES IN SANTA CLARA

Silicon Valley Mayors’ Breakfast: SVC Chamber Focus on Silicon Valley

  For Immediate Release 03.12.2024  Silicon Valley Mayors’ Breakfast: SVC Chamber Focus on Silicon Valley 5 SV Mayors for the first time! Silicon Valley, CA: The Silicon Valley Central Chamber of Commerce (SVCCC) hosted the Silicon Valley Mayors’ Breakfast, Thursday, March 7, 2024 in Milpitas, CA. The #SVCCCMayorsBfast brought together multiple mayors across the Valley to share highlights of their city and thoughts on topics that relate to the region through a panel  session. The event started with

Inaugural Holiday Gala: SVC Chamber Celebrates With Silicon Valley Community At Hyatt Regency

  For Immediate Release 12.20.2023 | SVC Chamber of Commerce | Silicon Valley, CA   Inaugural Holiday Gala: SVC Chamber Celebrates With Silicon Valley Community At Hyatt Regency  Elegant and Festive Gala Celebrates the End of 2023 with Networking, Food, Live Music, Dance on Sunday, December 17th The Silicon Valley Central (SVC) Chamber of Commerce held the SVCCC Holiday Gala, Sunday, Dec. 17, 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., at the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara.  The SVCCC Holiday Gala 2023 brought together the

Inaugural SVCCC Diwali Festival & Concert: SVC Chamber Highlights Silicon Valley Cultural Diversity & Small Businesses

  For Immediate Release 10.25.2023  Inaugural SVCCC Diwali Festival & Concert: SVC Chamber Highlights Silicon Valley Cultural Diversity & Small BusinessesLights and More! Free All-Day Festival Showcases Food, Culture, Music, Dance   Silicon Valley, CA: The Silicon Valley Central Chamber of Commerce (SVCCC) will hold the Silicon Valley Diwali Festival and Concert, Sunday, Oct. 29, 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the India Community Center (ICC) Milpitas. The #SVCCCDiwali festival is free and open to the

Press Release: Dynamic new CEO for SVC Chamber represents the future of Silicon Valley

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 25, 2023 SVC Chamber Of Commerce Announces Harbir K Bhatia As New CEO Santa Clara, CA—The Silicon Valley Central Chamber of Commerce (SVC Chamber) Board of Directors recently announced Harbir Kaur Bhatia as the chamber’s new CEO and president.  Bhatia brings a rare combination of extensive technology, business, media production,social entrepreneurship, public sector and community leadership and chamber ofcommerce experience to her new position. Bhatia’s education includes a

Member Update: Message from Chair Board

May 2, 2023FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   PRESS RELEASE Member Update: Message from Chair Board  Dear Chamber Members,My name is John Elwood and Board Chair for the Silicon Valley Central Chamber of Commerce. We wish to thank you for your continued support as we reengage our focus for a new President and CEO for the Chamber. The effort to date has been met with challenges and disappointments but we continue in search for the right person to fill the leadership role representing you and our Board of

Popular Chamber Leader Leaving Silicon Valley

January 11, 2023  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  PRESS RELEASE Popular Chamber Leader Leaving Silicon Valley Christian D. Malesic, the highly respected President/CEO of the Silicon Valley Central Chamber (SVC Chamber) has accepted a new position in Texas with greater responsibility and reach. Malesic led the chamber, and the bay area business community, through the hardest years in its 75-year history having joined the chamber at the beginning of the pandemic. He has been selected as the next Executive Director

Press Release: PARTI Appoints Vice President to Board

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEPRESS RELEASEPositive Alternative Recreation Teambuilding Impact (PARTI ) Program Appoints Vice President to Board The PARTI Program is in great hands with rising Board Vice President Zubia Ahmad - New York Life Insurance Company. Zubia's energy and leadership is needed NOW, more than ever to be a brand in the organization's board recruitment capacity-building campaign. Her heart and passion to support youth and young women of color, and the committees that she is involved in at

Three Silicon Valley Mayors Address Business Leaders

October 26, 2022  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  PRESS RELEASE Three Silicon Valley Mayors Address Business Leaders Santa Clara – San Jose, Santa Clara, and Cupertino mayors joined over 100 of the most influential business leaders in Silicon Valley for breakfast on Wednesday to discuss the future of the region after the recent turbulent years.San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo kicked off the event with a dynamic and optimistic presentation of the growth of the region. Santa Clara Mayor Lisa Gillmor took an objective

Media Release: PARTI Program - Bullying Prevention Fashion Show

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMEDIA RELEASEExPosure Bullying Prevention VIP Fashion Show Event​ About The Event: - Bay Area executives, professionals, and youth walk the runway to support youth who have experienced bullying and therefore do not feel safe or are suffering from anxiety and depression in Northern California.   Thursday, October 20, 2023  Sonesta Conference Center http://www.exposurexperience.com    - Attendees will enjoy fashion, music, art, self-care engagement activities, raffles, auction items,

News Release: Related Santa Clara wants to hear from you!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEPRESS RELEASE We Want Your Input Take Part in Our Survey:Related Santa Clara is excited to share our preliminary design for the East Neighborhood Park, a nearly 4.5-acre public park conveniently located near Amtrak Great America station, which will serve the Santa Clara community. Related Santa Clara wants to hear from you, our neighbors. That’s why we would appreciate you taking part in a brief survey. It will only take a few minutes and offers the opportunity to give input on which

Complete the Santa Clara Homelessness Survey

September 27, 2022  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   PRESS RELEASE   Complete the Santa Clara Homelessness Survey  Santa Clara – The Silicon Valley Central Chamber (SVC Chamber) has partnered with the City of Santa Clara to reduce homelessness and its impact on our community. We need your help. The first step it to take this online survey which should take less than 5 minutes:City of Santa Clara Business Community Survey on Homelessness in the City We invite you to take a brief survey to share your

Multi-Chamber Mixer Celebrates Silicon Valley Central Chamber’s 75th Anniversary

September 9, 2022  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  PRESS RELEASE Multi-Chamber Mixer Celebrates Silicon Valley Central Chamber’s 75th Anniversary Santa Clara – Over 300 business leaders, dignitaries, candidates for office, and elected officials from all over the Bay Area converged in Santa Clara on Thursday afternoon for a Multi-Chamber Mixer called the 2022 BBQ Bash featuring 15 Chambers of Commerce. Also celebrated was the Silicon Valley Central Chamber’s (SVC Chamber) 75th Anniversary who was the main host of

News Release: Meriwest Recognized as a 2022 Adult Desjardins Financial Education Award Winner

For Immediate Release:  Meriwest Credit Union Recognized As A 2022 Adult Desjardins Financial Education Award State Winner By The California And Nevada Credit Union Leagues (CCUL).   Silicon Valley, CA – August 23, 2022 – Meriwest Credit Union, one of the largest credit unions serving Silicon Valley, has been selected as a state-level Adult Desjardins Financial Education Awards winner by the California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues (CCUL). Named after the credit union pioneer, Alphonse Desjardins,

Silicon Valley Central Chamber Submits Independent Study to City of Santa Clara

July 15, 2022FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   PRESS RELEASE   Silicon Valley Central Chamber Submits Independent Study to City of Santa Clara Generated by William Jessup University, the study is an analysis of the proposed increase of the Employee Business Tax This week, the Santa Clara-based Silicon Valley Central Chamber of Commerce (SVC Chamber) submitted an independent study by William Jessup University analyzing the proposed increase of the Employee Business Tax in the City of Santa Clara to the city

John Elwood Assumes Duties Early as 2022-2023 Board Chair of Silicon Valley Central Chamber Board of Directors

June 20, 2022  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  PRESS RELEASE  John Elwood Assumes Duties Early as 2022-2023 Board Chair of Silicon Valley Central Chamber Board of Directors  John Elwood, who was voted unanimously to serve a one-year term from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, assumed his duties early this weekend as the new Board Chair as Silicon Valley Central Chamber (SVC Chamber).  Elwood of Kylii Inc. rejoined the SVC Chamber Board of Directors in 2021 after a few years off the Board from his previous service.

Silicon Valley Central Chamber Announces 2021 Silicon Valley Business Award Honorees

May 5, 2022  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEPhotos Available Upon Request or Click Here  PRESS RELEASE Silicon Valley Central Chamber Announces 2021 Silicon Valley Business Award HonoreesThe Silicon Valley Central Chamber (SVC Chamber) announced winners of its 2021 Silicon Valley Business Awards as a prestigious black-tier affair attended by a who’s who of business leaders in Silicon Valley.    2021-2022 SVC Board Chair presents 2021 Professional Excellence Award to Sandy Wang of Ding Ding TV  Honorees this year

In-person Business Group Listening Session Focuses on Updating the City Business License Tax in San

April 20, 2022  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  MEDIA ALERT  In-person Business Group Listening Session Focuses on Updating the City Business License Tax in Santa Clara What:            All Santa Clara business are invited to join the Silicon Valley Central Chamber (SVC Chamber) for an in-person Business Group Listening Session to discuss how modernization of the City of Santa Clara Business License Tax can work for local businesses.                           For members of the business community in Santa

Silicon Valley Central Chamber to Host Signature Event: State of Our Cities, featuring District Attorney, Mayors, and City Council

February 15, 2022  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  MEDIA ALERT  Silicon Valley Central Chamber to Host Signature Event: State of Our Cities, featuring District Attorney, Mayors, and City Council What:                    This Signature Event is a luncheon event by the Silicon Valley Central Chamber (SVC Chamber). Confirmed speakers include Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen (D), San Jose City Councilperson Matt Mahan (D), Santa Clara City Mayor Lisa Gillmor (D), and Sunnyvale City Mayor Larry Klein

Silicon Valley Central Chamber to Host Signature Event: State of the State, featuring Assessor, Sen

September 21, 2021  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  MEDIA ALERT Silicon Valley Central Chamber to Host Signature Event: State of the State, featuring Assessor, Senator, and Assemblymember What:             The State of California is facing many challenges and much change. This is your chance to hear about it directly from elected officials and those in the know. The Santa Clara-based Silicon Valley Central Chamber of Commerce (SVC Chamber) Government Relations Committee (GR) will be hosting a breakfast Signature

Christian Pellecchia 2021-2022 Board Chair of Silicon Valley Central Chamber Board of Directors

August 24, 2021  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  PRESS RELEASEChristian Pellecchia 2021-2022 Board Chair of Silicon Valley Central Chamber Board of Directors Christian Pellecchia, who’s term of office runs from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022, quietly became the new Board Chair as Silicon Valley Central Chamber (SVC Chamber).  Pellecchia of Slatter Construction served on the Board of Directors since 2017. He has previously served as the Vice Chair and Treasurer in subsequent years and has been active in a number of

City of Santa Clara and Silicon Valley Central Chamber Partner to Support Business

July 28, 2021FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  PRESS RELEASECity of Santa Clara and Silicon Valley Central Chamber Partner to Support BusinessThe Silicon Valley Central Chamber (SVC Chamber) and the City of Santa Clara have committed to a renewed partnership to engage in future opportunities to strengthen its partnership and to invest in the small business community.  During the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Santa Clara responded to support businesses by providing financial resources to small

Christian D. Malesic Named President & CEO of Silicon Valley Central Chamber

February 15, 2021  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   PRESS RELEASE Christian D. Malesic Named President & CEO of Silicon Valley Central Chamber Santa Clara-based Silicon Valley Central Chamber (SVC Chamber) named Christian D. Malesic President/CEO. Malesic will replace Christian Pellecchia, a current Director on the Board, who has been overseeing the daily operations of the SVC Chamber since June 2020. In his new role, Malesic will promote, grow, and retain membership for the chamber through strategic regional

Ravinder LaL Named 2020-2021 Board Chair of Silicon Valley Central Chamber Board of Directors

 August 7, 2020  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   PRESS RELEASE Ravinder LaL Named 2020-2021 Board Chair of Silicon Valley Central Chamber Board of Directors    Santa Clara-based Silicon Valley Central Chamber (SVC Chamber) Board of Directors named Ravinder LaL as Board Chair for 2020-2021. LaL has served on the SVC Chamber Board of Directors since 2014, most recently as Vice Chair, and will replace Christopher Boyd of Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center. The owner of several The UPS Store