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One Stronger Valley!

Big news from the State of the Community luncheon at Porter Valley Country Club! We signed a Memorandum of Understanding that we will bring the Northwest Valley Chamber and North Valley R Chamber together as the North Valley Chamber, with the merger expected to be completed by 2027.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass joined us for the signing ceremony, marking an exciting step toward a stronger voice for businesses across Northridge, Porter Ranch, Chatsworth, Canoga Park, and West Hills and all surrounding areas.

Together, we’ll build stronger connections, create more opportunities, and support the businesses that make our Valley thrive.

#NorthValleyChamber #StrongerTogether #SanFernandoValley #SupportLocalBusiness by @afarmakalidis

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✂️🔐 Let’s cut the ribbon and celebrate!

Join the North Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce for an anniversary celebration and ribbon cutting at Escapology! Come connect with local business owners and help us celebrate this exciting milestone. 🎉

📅 Friday, October 16 ⏰ 10 AM 📍 9301 Tampa Ave., Suite 130 Northridge, CA 91325

Let’s show up and support our local business community! 🤝

#Escapology #RibbonCutting #Northridge #NVRCC #SupportLocal SanFernandoValley ChamberOfCommerce by @afarmakalidis

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3 days ago

The North Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce Gov affairs team attended the AB 2116 briefing and discussion in Santa Clarita, focused on protecting small businesses from predatory lending and unfair financing practices.

Access to fair, transparent financing helps business owners grow, create jobs, and strengthen our local economy. We appreciate the opportunity to bring the voice of our business community to this important conversation.

Supporting small businesses remains at the heart of our mission! 🤝

#SmallBusiness #BusinessAdvocacy #NorthValleyRegionalChamber #SanFernandoValley #EconomicGrowth by @afarmakalidis

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4 days ago

Calling all local businesses and schools!

Join us tomorrow, Wednesday, October 14, from 9 to 10:30 AM for the North Valley Regional Chamber’s Education Connection, sponsored by California MusicBox!

Business owners—connect with schools and share what your business can offer.

Educators—meet local businesses that can support your students through donations, sponsorships, and volunteers.

We’ll see you at California MusicBox, 8990 Tampa Avenue.

Free for Chamber members and just ten dollars for nonmembers.

Register today at NVRCC.org. by @afarmakalidis

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🏫🤝 Stronger schools. Stronger businesses. Stronger community!

Join us tomorrow for Education Connection, sponsored by California MusicBox! Connect with local educators and business owners to build partnerships through donations, sponsorships, volunteering, and more.

📅 Wednesday, October 14 ⏰ 9:00–10:30 AM 📍 California MusicBox — 8990 Tampa Avenue

Businesses: promote your services and connect with schools. Schools: meet local businesses ready to support your students!

🎟️ Chamber members: FREE | Nonmembers: $10 👉 Register at NVRCC.org

#EducationConnection #NVRCC #CaliforniaMusicBox #SanFernandoValley #SupportLocal SchoolCommunity BusinessNetworking by @afarmakalidis

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5 days ago

🎶 Today is Music Advocacy Day! 🎶

Music is more than entertainment. It is an economic driver, a source of innovation, a vital part of education, and an essential contributor to our creative economy.

The North Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce recognizes the importance of protecting music creators, supporting intellectual property rights, and ensuring fair compensation in an era of rapidly advancing artificial intelligence.

We encourage Congress to advance meaningful legislation, including the NO FAKES Act, TRAIN Act, and Protect Working Musicians Act, to safeguard artists, songwriters, musicians, and music industry professionals.

🎵 Supporting music means supporting jobs, small businesses, education, and the future of our creative economy.

Together, let's ensure that innovation and economic growth never come at the expense of the people who create.

#MusicAdvocacyDay #RecordingAcademy #NorthValleyChamber #MusicAdvocacy #ProtectMusicCreators CreativeEconomy SupportMusicians MusicEducation SmallBusiness by @afarmakalidis

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9 days ago

💙💛 Meet Granada Hills Rotary’s Youngest Member! 🌟

Today, we had the special honor of presenting Mavis with her very own Rotary pin! 📌💙

She may be little, but she’s already learning what Service Above Self is all about! 🥰

At Granada Hills Rotary, we believe it's never too early to inspire the next generation of community leaders.

Welcome to the Rotary family, Mavis! 💙💛

#GranadaHillsRotary #RotaryInternational #ServiceAboveSelf #FutureRotarian #YoungestMember RotaryFamily FutureLeaders PeopleOfAction by @afarmakalidis

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What an amazing event! Thank you to Michael Gates, Steve Hilton, and Jason Gibbs for joining us for our North Valley Chamber Town Hall!

A big thank you to all the candidates and community leaders who attended, and especially to our local business owners and community members who came out, asked thoughtful questions, and participated in the conversation.

Special thanks to Alexis Lopez, Patrick Gipson, Noune Gipson, Colleen King, Barclays Coffee and California MusicBox for helping make this event possible.

Bringing business, community, and civic leaders together for open dialogue is exactly what a Chamber of Commerce should be about. Thank you to everyone who made the morning a success!

#NorthValleyChamber #TownHall #SanFernandoValley #SmallBusiness #Community CivicEngagement by @afarmakalidis

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14 days ago

You're invited this Saturday to our 10th Annual Halloween Party!!!

5pm - open mic hour
6pm to 8pm - PARTY!!!!!!!!!!

GAMES, PRIZES, SPOOKY FOOD, BALLOON ARTIST, TATTOO STATION and MORE!!!

FREE EVENT, BRING A FRIEND!

We can't wait to dress in costumes and have some fun! Looking forward to seeing you and your family this Saturday!
🎃👻🎃👻🎃👻 taken in California MusicBox by @afarmakalidis

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🗳️ Your Vote Is Your Voice!

The North Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce encourages our community, business owners, employees, and residents to make their voices heard.

Voting is one of the most important ways we can participate in shaping the future of our communities. Get registered, stay informed, and exercise your right to vote.

Every voice matters. Every vote matters. 🇺🇸

#YourVoteYourVoice #GetRegistered #Vote #CivicEngagement #NorthValley SanFernandoValley NVRCC CommunityMatters SmallBusinessVoice by @afarmakalidis

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15 days ago

Join us tomorrow, October 3rd!

The North Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce invites you to our Valley Leadership & Business Community Town Hall, featuring:

Steve Hilton — Candidate for Governor
Michael Gates — Candidate for California Attorney General
Jason Gibbs — Candidate for Congressional District 27

🗓 October 3, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍 9015 Wilbur Ave., Northridge, CA 91324

Come hear directly from the candidates and learn more about the issues impacting our businesses and communities.

This event is for informational and educational purposes and does not constitute an endorsement by the North Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce.

#NorthValley #Northridge #SanFernandoValley #TownHall #BusinessCommunity CommunityLeadership NVRCC by @afarmakalidis

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