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Santa Ana Chamber Member Ornate Home Named to 2026 Inc. 5000

Ornate Home has earned the No. 689 position on the 2026 Inc. 5000, the annual ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States. The Santa Ana-based home furnishings and mattress retailer also ranked No. 35 in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area, No. 72 among Consumer Products & Services companies, and No. 103 in California.

Fred De La Riva

2026 Santa Ana State of the City

The 2026 Santa Ana State of the City brought together business, civic, and community leaders for a look at the progress, priorities, and opportunities shaping Santa Ana’s future. Watch the full program below to hear from city leadership and learn more about the initiatives, investments, and developments impacting Santa Ana’s businesses, residents, and broader community.

Fred De La Riva

Santa Ana Businesses Encouraged to Follow Comprehensive Zoning Code Update

Santa Ana businesses, property owners, and community stakeholders are encouraged to participate in two upcoming Planning Commission study sessions addressing the City’s comprehensive update of its zoning rules.

Celebrate Moms, Dads and Grads at Norms in Santa Ana

NORMS Restaurant in Santa Ana is celebrating moms, dads, and graduates with limited-time specials, catering options, e-gift card bonuses, and fundraising opportunities for local schools, teams, nonprofits, and community organizations. Whether you are planning a Mother’s Day meal, ordering breakfast catering, buying a gift card, or looking for a restaurant fundraising partner, NORMS has several seasonal offers available.

Fred De La Riva

SAUSD Takes a Strong Step Toward Student Workforce Readiness

The Santa Ana Unified School District is making a meaningful investment in the future of our local workforce. The SAUSD Board of Education recently approved a resolution proclaiming April 28 through May 1, 2026, as Workplace Readiness Week, a focused initiative designed to prepare high school students for the realities of entering the job market.

Fred De La Riva

Member Spotlight: Live Good Inc. Leads with Love and Innovation

We're incredibly proud to celebrate one of our Santa Ana Chamber members, Live Good Inc., and their inspiring commitment to creating opportunity through compassion. Founder Jennifer Chi has built something truly remarkable over the past decade—an organization that bridges the gap between academic excellence and real-world impact while serving some of our community's most vulnerable young people.

Fred De La Riva

​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.