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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.

Groundbreaking Ceremony

Tuesday, October 13th

You are invited to join community leaders for one of Salinas’s newest “Workforce Housing” projects sponsored by Compass Church Monterey County. Designed locally by Central Coast Engineering and Built locally by SSB Construction, this infill housing will help move the needle in a community that needs additional homes. The event will include inspirational remarks, a groundbreaking ceremony and a blessing over grounds that will yield new housing units for church staff in just 16 months time. Refreshments will be provided.

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Children Shopping Tour

Saturday, December 12th

For over 70 years, the Children’s Shopping Tour has been a heartfelt tradition that brings joy and changes lives every holiday season.

The Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce Foundation is proud to present the 75th Children’s Shopping Tour, which will take place on Saturday, December 12, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Northridge Mall.

Each year, local schools and teachers nominate children, based on need, to participate in this special event. On Shopping Tour day, each child is paired with a volunteer chaperone and receives a gift card to shop for essential clothing. Generous retailers at Northridge Mall offer exclusive discounts, maximizing the impact of each donation.

There are opportunities available to support the event for everyone! You can volunteer at one of the many stations or donate to this incredible cause.