background image
www.movalchamber.org
6
About the Chamber
Ambassador Committee
Welcomes new members and encourages participation in various
Chamber functions. The Ambassadors are our social committee and have
a great time serving the Chamber and meeting the community.
Business In Action
This business networking opportunity takes place every Wednesday morn-
ing at 7:30 at Home Town Buffet inside the Moreno Valley Mall. It is an
excellent opportunity to meet other business and community leaders and
to market your business as well as becoming informed on all upcoming
events and activities.
Education Committee
This active committee provides a critical linkage between the business and
education community. The committee firmly recognizes that today's stu-
dents are tomorrow's business leaders. The Education Committee con-
tinues to sponsor and promote the "Students of the Month" awards for
the outstanding students at each high school and continuation high school
in both the Moreno Valley and Val Verde Unified School Districts.
Legislative Action Committee
Each month, legislators or their representatives meet with the committee
members to share concerns regarding governmental issues affecting local
business. Moreno Valley business has a strong link with federal, state,
county and city government because of this committee.
Military Affairs Committee
This committee provides communication and partnership between the
Chamber and March Air Reserve Base. This is particularly important as
March Field assumes its new status as the nation's largest Air Force
Reserve Base.
Wake-Up Moreno Valley
This monthly "Live Newsmagazine" is the fastest and most informative
hour in Moreno Valley. Held on the third Friday of each month at 7:00
a.m. at Home Town Buffet, Wake-Up Moreno Valley features community
and business updates, city council reports, education, service and non-
profit organization information, and a special guest speaker. A breakfast
buffet is also included in the admission fee of $15. Reservations are not
required.
Citizen and Business of the Year
The Moreno Valley Chamber of Commerce selects the annual "Citizen and
Business of the Year," who are honored at the Annual Installation Dinner
held in January.
Taste of the Valley
The Moreno Valley Chamber of Commerce annual fundraiser showcases
Moreno Valley restaurants with an evening of great food and wine tasting.
State of the City Address
A Chamber sponsored event for the Mayor to update citizens and busi-
nesses on the City's progress and goals for the next fiscal year.
Mayor's Gala
Our partnership with the City is highlighted each year with the Chamber's
sponsorship of the annual Mayor's Gala.
Promoting Opportunities
Grand openings, ribbon cutting ceremonies, and monthly mixers are just a
few of the great marketing opportunities available for Chamber members.
Membership Directory
The Directory is available to the public throughout the year, and an inter-
active version is posted on the Chamber website. Contact the Chamber of-
fice for more information about advertising opportunities in the Moreno
Valley Business Directory, Visitor & Relocation Guide.
Referral System
This system provides customer leads, business referrals and strong mem-
ber-to-member relationships. When contacted, we refer business to
Chamber members only. This is a prime benefit of Chamber member-
ship, as we are usually the first point-of-contact for people in and out of
the community.
We Mean Business
The Moreno Valley Chamber of Commerce is the premier business organization in the City of Moreno Valley. We are the voice for business in our com-
munity. Our business promotion activities include Weekly Networking Meetings. Monthly Mixers, Grand-Openings, and Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies. We
support the business owners by offering many networking and marketing opportunities throughout the year to develop business-to-business relationships.
The Chamber exists to represent the businesses in Moreno Valley. As members of the Chamber, businesses become a powerful voice in what happens
within their city. The business community is a key component to the future of Moreno Valley, and a major benefit of Chamber membership is that
together... WE can make a difference!