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Chamber Connection SA NTA M A RIA VA LLE Y CH A MB E R MO NTHLY NE WS LE T TE R | M AY 202 2
Chamber Expands Efforts to Connect with Hispanic Businesses The Santa Maria Valley Chamber strives to be a catalyst, convener and champion for all local businesses in the Santa Maria Valley. Recently, the organization has begun a targeted effort to better assist Hispanic businesses in the local community. “We recognize that a large portion of the business community is Hispanic, and we want to make sure our organization is providing the tools and resources they need to remain successful in Santa Maria,” explained Glenn Morris, President/CEO for the Santa Maria Valley Chamber. To aid in their efforts, the Chamber gathered local Hispanic leaders and business owners to form a Hispanic Business Outreach Committee. The committee’s role is to help the Chamber better understand and meet the needs of the Hispanic business community. “I’m excited to serve on the Hispanic Business Outreach Committee and help our Hispanic businesses grow and make a better, more prosperous city,” explained Sophia Lariz, Managing Partner for Emerald Wave Media. “I hope that through this committee, we can encourage Hispanic business owners to engage, speak up, and get the help they need.” Kim Cordova, Executive Vice President/ Owner of The Veg Boss, says she joined the committee because she wants to lead by example and give back to the local community. “Being a successful Hispanic
The Santa Maria Valley Hispanic Business Outreach Committee held its inaugural meeting at Maya Mexican Restaurant. business owner in our community comes with the responsibility to reach back to other Hispanic-owned businesses and aide in the support and success of those businesses,” she explained. “As an all-inclusive organization, I think it’s very important the Chamber engages in the work of connecting with our
Hispanic businesses.” The committee meets monthly and helps guide the Chamber in ways to better engage with and support the Hispanic business community. Their first event planned by the committee will be a Mixer held at The Garden Mediterranean Restaurant on May Continued on p. 2
WHAT ' S INSIDE : M AY 2022 ISSUE
Chamber Month in Review p.3
CalChamber Job Killer List p. 6
Ribbon Cuttings p. 7
