Articles from Greater San Fernando Valley Chamber of Commerce
California small businesses can now apply for a new round of California Paid Family Leave (PFL) grants, with funding of up to $2,000 per employee.
By Greater San Fernando Valley Chamber of Commerce · Via Business Wire · July 27, 2026
The Greater San Fernando Valley Chamber of Commerce will host its 11th Annual State of the Valley Luncheon on Thursday, September 4, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City. This highly anticipated event brings together business, civic, and elected leaders from across the San Fernando Valley and the greater Los Angeles region for an in-depth conversation on the most pressing policy issues affecting the local business climate and regional economy.
By Greater San Fernando Valley Chamber of Commerce · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2025

Small businesses across California can now receive grants of up to $2,000 per employee through California’s Paid Family Leave (PFL) program. The online application is now open.
By Greater San Fernando Valley Chamber of Commerce · Via Business Wire · June 25, 2024

Eligible small businesses across California can now apply for grants of up to $2,000 per employee through California’s Paid Family Leave (PFL) program. This initiative, funded by the California Employment Training Panel and the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency, aims to support small businesses in managing the additional costs incurred when employees take leave.
By Greater San Fernando Valley Chamber of Commerce · Via Business Wire · June 10, 2024

The Greater San Fernando Valley Chamber of Commerce (GSFVCC) is holding its first-ever Battle of the Youth Mariachi Bands on October 29, 2022 at their 24th Annual Latino Expo, at the Panorama Mall (8140 Van Nuys Blvd., Panorama City, California). The Mariachi competition will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with check-in at 9:00 a.m. All musicians must be high-school age or younger.
By Greater San Fernando Valley Chamber of Commerce · Via Business Wire · October 18, 2022

The Greater San Fernando Valley Chamber of Commerce is pleased to be back in person for the 2022 State of the Valley luncheon on Thursday, October 6, 2022. State of the Valley is the annual gathering and panel discussion by Los Angeles City Councilmembers covering the San Fernando Valley area.
By Greater San Fernando Valley Chamber of Commerce · Via Business Wire · September 27, 2022

California’s Paid Family Leave (PFL) program, which the Employment Development Department (EDD) administers, provides eligible employees with up to 8 weeks of wage replacement benefits when an employee is off work for certain qualifying reasons.
By Greater San Fernando Valley Chamber of Commerce · Via Business Wire · August 9, 2022
