The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce announced Thursday the creation of a new Industry & Technology Council in hopes of helping to bring together manufacturing, processing and technology companies with a strategic focus on pro-business advocacy for these business sectors, officials said Friday.

The Industry and Technology Council’s focus is expected to work on improving and enhancing a strong business climate for Santa Clarita Valley-based industry, manufacturing, processing and technology companies through pro-business advocacy to develop balanced laws, effective regulations and sound public policies to stimulate economic growth and create new jobs while safeguarding environmental resources, according to the chamber.

“In continuing to provide value to our members, we saw an unmet need for our Valley’s industry companies and will start to focus attention on industry, manufacturing and technology companies in Santa Clarita,” said Nancy Starczyk, chair of the board of directors. “Ensuring our local businesses have the resources they need to be successful is part of building community at the SCV Chamber.  The new Industry and Technology Council will help develop an advocacy strategy to support valley industry companies.”

In creating this new Council, the SCV Chamber has joined the California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA), which represents this state-wide economic sector which generates more than $288 billion every year and employs more than 1.3 million Californians.

The Industry & Technology Council at the SCV Chamber plans to meet quarterly.  The first meeting is being scheduled for April 2020.

“Our local industry, manufacturing and technology companies have been looking for a local voice for their advocacy needs,” said Ivan Volschenk, Managing Partner for Evolve Business Strategies which manages the chamber. “The Chamber is stepping into this role and will help bring together these companies with strategic advocacy efforts.”

For more information about the Industry & Technology Council at the SCV Chamber, visit the website or email hello@scvchamber.com.

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