Silicon Valley Chamber Makes Major Announcements at All Members Assembly & Women of Impact Awards

Santa Clara, CA — The Silicon Valley Central Chamber of Commerce held its annual All Chamber Assembly and Awards, hosted by  Ellore’s Luxury Senior Living. The Chamber announced it has officially rebranded as the Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce, affirming its position as the only regional chamber in the South Bay. It remains the home of the Santa Clara Business Council  

The Small Business Women of Impact Awards were presented to ten women who have ensured their communities and fellow small businesses benefit from their efforts. With over 40% of small business owners being women, their contributions provide critical value to the economy.

The awards were presented by:

The Chamber’s new Board of Directors was installed with the oath administered by Mayor Gillmor and Treasurer Fiona Ma. Chamber CEO Harbir K. Bhatia and outgoing Chair Joe Seicinski. shared a snapshot of recent achievements and recognized numerous board members honored by other notable organizations for their community and business leadership. He , Harbir and former CEO Steve Van Dorn shared the history and impact of the chamber from being one of the founders (catalysts) to today’s Silicon Valley and the rich and asset driven City of Santa Clara.

The Chamber launched its Games Committee initiative to ensure local businesses and communities are engaged and benefit from Super Bowl LX and the FIFA World Cup 2026™.

The Committee also previewed a special edition of the Silicon Valley Community and Business Guide: The Guide to the Games—a regional showcase of cities, events, businesses, and attractions. The guide aims to promote visitation, economic activity, and cultural exchange across Silicon Valley during these major global events. On the roof top of Ellore’s pool and patio deck looking over the Levis Stadium, Santa Clara, and the whole valley. All toasted to the unveiling of the Games Committee Sample Magazine’s cover- ‘The Guide to the Games: Football or Futbol anyone?’ and rebranding. 

 

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Honoring our legacy, celebrating our community, and building the future, the Chamber, City of Santa Clara, and regional leaders are collaborating to ensure that Silicon Valley businesses and communities actively participate in and benefit from Super Bowl LX and the FIFA World Cup 2026™. Overlooking Levi’s Stadium, the Chamber officially launched The Games Committee to serve as a regional connector across cities, organizations, and residents.

The initiative complements the work of the Bay Area Host Committee, which manages official event planning and delivery. The Games Committee focuses on community participation, business engagement, and grassroots storytelling that reflects Silicon Valley’s diversity and innovation.

While not everyone will have access to game tickets, The Games Committee is dedicated to ensuring everyone in the region—families, youth, small businesses, and residents—has an opportunity to celebrate and be part of this historic moment. Events will include festivals, watch parties, cultural showcases, and accessible public programming.

As the home of Levi’s Stadium and a global innovation hub, Santa Clara will serve as a core anchor for this regional movement. The Games Committee will collaborate with the City to help residents, youth, and businesses meaningfully engage in celebration and legacy-building.

“We’re excited to complement the Bay Area Host Committee’s and City of Santa Clara’s efforts by helping the community turn this rare local and global moment into impact and deeply local--and lasting. As the bridge between the amazing games brought to us by the City and BAHC, our focus will be to support the businesses and civic organizations to maximize the benefit by coordinating and promoting the community programs, entertainment, and sites across the South Bay region, as a collective.”
— Harbir K. Bhatia, Chair and CEO, Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce

“The Games Committee is the bridge between the stadium lights and the neighborhood street fairs — making sure opportunity touches everyone.”
— Kevin Moore, Co-Chair

“From youth tournaments to international showcases, this is about building something we can pass forward with pride.”
— Jan Eric Nordmo, Co-Chair

“Events like these are our chance to unify and uplift — economically, culturally, and generationally.”
— Fiona Ma, California State Treasurer

“Small businesses are the heartbeat of our region, and the Games Committee ensures they’ll be part of this global moment.”
— Rana Ghadban, VP of Small Business Advocacy, CalChamber

“The Worlds biggest sports event , for the Worlds most popular and most participated sports will be coming to Santa Clara in 2026 . The 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar had a total attendance of 3,404,252 spectators, making it the third-highest attended World Cup in history. The average stadium occupancy was 96.33%. A cumulative total of 2.45 million spectators attended the group stage matches. In 1994 the World Cup was also in the Bay Area , los Gatos become Rio for 2 weeks as Soccer Fans from all corners of the World ascended on the Bay Area. This is an enormous opportunity for Santa Clara to showcase it’s diversity and local business to embrace the World, and its biggest and best sporting event, celebrated only ever 4 years , and it’s coming to USA , Canada and Mexico …and Santa Clara !”
— Chris Dangerfield, 1994 World Cup, Former Earthquakes Soccer Player

To get involved in The Games Committee:

Together, we are honoring our legacy, celebrating our community, and building the future—in partnership with the Bay Area Host Committee and for the benefit of the entire region.

Contact:
 info@svcentralchamber.com
 staff@svcentralchamber.com (Jaya Gautam)
 ceo@svcentralchamber.com (Harbir K. Bhatia)
 (308) 244-8244