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Top 20 Chambers in Advocacy: President’s Circle Award

For Immediate Release
press@calchamber.com

(June 15, 2026) Sacramento, CA — The California Chamber of Commerce has acknowledged outstanding advocacy of local chambers of commerce and presented grants to two innovative small businesses.

The award winners were recognized during CalChamber’s California Business Outlook and Dinner on June 10.

Top 20 Chambers in Advocacy: President’s Circle Award

CalChamber named 20 local chambers of commerce as recipients of the 2026 President’s Circle Award.

The award recognizes local chambers that have demonstrated excellence in engaging on a variety of issues important to the business community, working alongside the CalChamber advocacy team to ensure a diverse set of voices is heard inside the state Capitol and the halls of California government. Those chambers are:

  • Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce: Bret Schanzebach, president/CEO;
  • Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce: Zeb Welborn, executive director;
  • Corona Chamber of Commerce: Tim Gramling, president/CEO;
  • Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce: Danielle Borja, president/CEO;
  • Greater High Desert Chamber of Commerce: Mark Creffield, president/CEO;
  • Greater San Fernando Valley Chamber of Commerce: Nancy Hoffman, president/CEO.
  • Lake Elsinore Valley Chamber of Commerce: Kimberley Davidson, president/CEO;
  • Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce: Jeremy Harris, president/CEO;
  • Murrieta/Wildomar Chamber of Commerce: Patrick Ellis, president/CEO;
  • Norwalk Chamber of Commerce: Caren Spilsbury, executive director;
  • Rancho Cordova Area Chamber of Commerce: Diann Rogers, CEO/president;
  • Roseville Area Chamber of Commerce: Ananda Rochita, CEO;
  • San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce: Chris Cate, president/CEO;
  • Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce: Ivan Volschenk, president/CEO;
  • Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce: Michael Boyer, president/CEO;
  • Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce: Kathi Van Etten, president/CEO;
  • Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce: Donna Duperron, president/CEO;
  • Tulare Chamber of Commerce: Donnette Silva, president/CEO;
  • Valley Industry and Commerce Association: Stuart Waldman, president/CEO; and
  • West Ventura County Business Alliance: Andy Conli, president/CEO.
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