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Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce

An Association Of Businesses Organized To Build A Strong Local Economy By Promoting Sound Government & An Informed Community.

Welcome to The Salinas Valley

Salinas is the capital of the Salinas Valley, which has long been known as "The Salad Bowl of the World" for its fresh produce, and is also renowned for its flowers and vineyards. More recently, the region is emerging as a world hub of agricultural technology. Although agriculture is the foundation of the local economy, more than 100 manufacturing firms call Salinas home.

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The Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce is proud to present a wide variety of events throughout the year. Our larger “signature” events showcase the best of our community and count on generous sponsorship to present a top shelf production. Our smaller events are geared toward business development, networking and personal development. We invite you to explore our robust offering of activities and invite you to get involved.

Lunch Connect

Thursday, February 5th

Join us on Thursday, February 5, from 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM at The Pizza Factory for our Lunch Connect Series— a great opportunity to meet fellow Chamber members, network in a relaxed setting, and enjoy Pizza Factory's delicious Lunch Buffet. Don't miss this fun way to connect with your business community and support member restaurants! Register today! *This is not a sponsored event, attendees must pay for their own meals at the event.*

Upcoming Events

Legislative Affairs Breakfast

Friday, February 27th

Our 4th Annual Legislative Affairs Breakfast, presented in partnership with Hartnell College, connects community leaders and business professionals with key elected and appointed public officials from the federal to the local level.

Attendees will hear about the latest government policies, projects, and programs affecting local businesses and the broader community.

The breakfast, catered by The Steinbeck House, will take place on Friday, February 27, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Featured speakers include U.S. Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (California’s 18th Congressional District), State Senator John Laird (Senate District 17), Dr. Deneen Guss, County Superintendent of Schools, and Mayor Dennis Donohue, City of Salinas.

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