Chamber Committees
Government Relations
One of our strengths at the Salinas Valley Chamber is building relationships with government decision-makers. The GRC meets once a month, on the Second Wednesday from 11:30am-1pm at the Chamber. We discuss and weigh in on matters affecting local businesses, focusing on policies at the city and County level. The GRC invites many guest speakers to the meetings, so it’s a fantastic way to get to know the movers-and-shakers in the area. Open to all current members of the Chamber.
Business Development
BDC focuses on items that more immediately impact your local business. The BDC meets every other month, on the first Thursday from 8:30-10am at the Chamber. The City of Salinas / Planning & Building Permit Department is at this meeting for the first 45 minutes.
The BDC's focuses include working on Local First and encouraging major purchasers to adopt Local Preference policies. Open to all current members of the Chamber.
Chamber Ambassadors

Tania Santos
Platinum Tax, Payroll, and Bookkeeping

Mitul Patel
Laurel Inn

Daniel Philpott
INOSOT Financial and
Health Coaching Centers

Greg Hamer
Realtor

Michael Larocco
INOSOT Financial and
Health Coaching Centers

Spenser Smith
ARCpoint Labs of Monterey County

Frances Greenberg
Individual Member

Joseph Sanchez
Caliber Home Loans