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Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce
The Salinas Valley is perfectly situated 120 miles South of San Francisco, 55 miles South of San Jose and 320 miles North of Los Angeles. The long Valley expands from the Monterey Bay along Highway 101 and thousands of acres of agricultural land between the phenomenal Santa Lucia and Gabilan Mountain Ranges. Several towns inhabit this lush valley; Castroville, Salinas, Chualar, Gonzales, Soledad, Greenfield and King City all thrive here. Residents and visitors enjoy extremely mild temperatures year round and the luxury of being in close proximity to a beautiful coastline.
This picturesque valley is speckled with hundreds of growers, shippers, wineries and thousands of other businesses that support the vitality of active communities. The Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce supports and promotes these diverse businesses and our communities through networking, education and advocacy. How may we help you?

Discover Greece and the Sunny Mediterranean!
Join the Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce on a luxurious 10-day journey of discovery! Trip highlights include a 4 night Greek Isle cruise, 4 nights first class hotel in Athens, city tour of Athens, the Parthenon and the Acropolis. Explore Hellenic history visiting such sights as the Temple of Zeus, the Royal Palace, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the Olympic Stadium. Explore the Doric Temple of Apollo and see what the Greeks consider the center of the world. Travel back in time to Mycenae where you will see the tomb of Agamemnon, the King of Sparta and the Lion’s Gate. This famed place is where the Trojan War began. You will visit the Mediterranean ports of Mykonos, Santorini, Ephesus, Rhodes, Crete and Patmos. The rates for this trip begin at $2,779 and include the air fuel surcharge. For a brochure of this exciting adventure please contact the Salinas Valley Chamber at 424-7611.
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Upcoming Brown Bag Lunches Mary Kay Cosmetics Presented by Paula Hendricks-Prieur Thursday, July 31 Noon - 1:00 pm in the Chamber Conference Room
Marketing in an Economic Downturn Presented by Karen Nardozza, TMD Creative Thursday, August 28 Noon - 1:00 pm in the Chamber Conference Room
English Right Now! Presentation on a series that teaches English to Spanish speakers in an interactive and entertaining approach. Thursday, September 18 Noon - 1:00 pm in the Chamber Conference Room
All Brown Bag Lunches are free to attend but please RSVP! Just call the Chamber at 831-424-7611. Salute to Agriculture 2008 - Save the Dates! 9/18/08 Wine Pairing Dinner (Paraiso Vineyards) 9/19/08 Agribusiness Day Tour 9/19/08 Taste of the Valley Food and Wine Show (National Steinbeck Center) 9/24/08 Agricultural Leadership Award Luncheon (National Steinbeck Center) Ribbon Cuttings, Mixers & Member Receptions CASA of Monterey County 201 Monterey-Salinas Highway, Suite F Thursday, July 24 Celebrate the opening of their new activity room for Advocates and Children! Ribbon cutting from 4:00 - 6:00 pm Light hors d’ oeuvres and wine will be served.
Monterey County Fair Mixer 2004 Fairgrounds Road, Monterey Thursday, August 7 5:30 - 7:30pm $10 Chamber Members $20 Prospective Members
Central Coast Federal Credit Union "Hot August Nights" Mixer 900 S. Main Street, Salinas Thursday, August 14 5:30 - 7:30pm Enjoy “All American” food: BBQ hamburgers and Hot Dogs, Potato Salad, Dill Pickles, Chips, and Root Beer Floats for Dessert! Come dressed in your best "Greaser" outfit or poodle skirt! Be there or be square! $10 Chamber Members $20 Prospective Members
Airshow Mixer Million Air Club, Monterey Peninsula Airport Thursday, September 25 5:30 - 7:30pm $10 Chamber Members $20 Prospective Members Important Dates for 2009! Mark your calendars for these upcoming 2009 events:
Thursday, February 19: 88th Annual Awards Luncheon Presented by Rabobank
Thursday, May 7: Community Expo 2009
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Brown Bag Lunch with Paula Hendricks-Prieur
Thursday, July 31, Noon - 1:00 PM
Brown Bag Lunch - Marketing in an Economic Downturn
Thursday, August 28, Noon - 1:00 PM
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