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​Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce Announces Leadership Transition

The Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce announces the retirement of Marty Peterson, Vice President of Operations, effective November 30, 2025, and the promotion of two key staff members to leadership positions.

Fred De La Riva

Coffee with Patty: A Conversation with Mayor Valerie Amezcua

Santa Ana Mayor Valerie Amezcua recently sat down with Patty for an in-depth discussion about her background and priorities for the city. As Santa Ana's first woman mayor in 153 years, Amezcua shared her unconventional path to public service—from being raised by her grandmother in a large extended family to working 30 years in law enforcement with the Orange County Probation Department.

Fred De La Riva

Serve Your Community: Oak Valley Café Seeks Friendly Volunteers

Sometimes the most impactful way we can support our community is by simply showing up. Oak Valley Café, located at Calvary Church of Santa Ana, is seeking friendly and dependable volunteers to help create a warm, welcoming environment for those they serve. This is a chance for our Chamber members to make a tangible difference and strengthen the fabric of our community.

Fred De La Riva

Moving Forward on First: A Safer, More Connected Corridor for Santa Ana

The City of Santa Ana is taking bold steps to reimagine one of its most traveled and vital corridors—First Street. In partnership with the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) and with funding from the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), the City has launched the First Street Multimodal Project, an effort designed to make the corridor safer, more efficient, and more welcoming for everyone who lives, works, and travels through the area.

Help Shape Tomorrow's Entrepreneurs: Banking on Our Youth Seeks Mentors

The Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce is proud to spotlight, Templo Calvario Community Development Corp., and their inspiring Banking on Our Youth program. This initiative is transforming the lives of Orange County high school students by providing them with essential financial literacy and entrepreneurship skills – and they need experienced business professionals like you to help make it happen.

Fred De La Riva

CNI College Expands Santa Ana Campus to Meet Increasing Healthcare Education Demand

CNI College, a leading provider of nursing and allied health education in Orange County, has expanded its Santa Ana campus with the lease of an additional 20,839 square feet at Pacific Center. The expansion brings the campus total to nearly 73,000 square feet, allowing CNI to further its mission of preparing students for rewarding healthcare careers.

Fred De La Riva

Member Spotlight: SoHo Tacos - Bringing Authentic Flavors and Hollywood Flair to Santa Ana

The latest episode of the Santa Ana Member Spotlight series featured Rico Revilla, of Soho Tacos, who shared his journey from operating a single taco cart in 2009 to establishing a prominent catering business in Santa Ana, with nearly 20 taco carts now serving exclusive events, including high-profile Hollywood functions. Initially founded during an economic recession with family recipes from Mexican partners, Soho Tacos has flourished through various challenges, including the pandemic. Rico discussed the

Fred De La Riva

Local Delivery Company Xpede Opens Investment Opportunity to Community

When Dave Vo started Xpede in 2022, he had a straightforward goal: provide affordable, reliable delivery services to small businesses across Southern California. Two years later, his Garden Grove-based company has evolved into something more ambitious—a dual-platform business that combines on-demand delivery with mobile vehicle advertising, powered by artificial intelligence. Now, the Santa Ana Chamber member is inviting the community to join Xpede's next chapter through a crowdfunding campaign where

Fred De La Riva

Boots, Bustles & Brews

You know what I love about Santa Ana? The history. July 19th, they're doing something special at the Heritage Museum. Boots, Bustles & Brews. Great name. Whoever came up with that deserves a raise. The John Maag Farmhouse - built in 1899 when McKinley was president - is still standing, and they want to restore it. Smart move. BBQ, craft beer, Victorian costumes, and your business name on a brick that'll outlast us all. That's worth talking about.

Fred De La Riva

Santa Ana Businesses Could Save Thousands (And the Planet) With One Simple Switch

What if you could shrink your energy bill and your carbon footprint all at once, without changing a single lightbulb? If you’re a local business in Santa Ana, that’s not wishful thinking. That’s the opportunity being offered by the Orange County Power Authority (OCPA). And if you haven’t heard of them yet, now’s the time to get familiar.

Fred De La Riva