The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce works, on behalf of its members, to maintain a healthy business climate. The Chamber takes an active role in attempting to influence government in support or opposition of business legislation that will impact its members. The Chamber represents its members before local, state and federal governmental entities and provides a forum for its members to develop policy positions that impact the Santa Clarita business community.

The Chamber has a number of committees that meet monthly to develop policy positions.  Committees such as the Transportation Committee, the Environmental Committee and the Government Affairs Committee meet to review legislative issues that are of importance to the business community. Issues in the areas of taxation, healthcare, transportation and economic development are targets of committee discussions each month.  The Chamber’s board of directors also endorses candidates in certain local races, such as City Council, Board of Education and Water Boards.  The organization will generally support candidates who are recognized as being “business friendly.”  The Chamber also works closely with the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee in identifying and recruiting candidates. The Chamber organizes an award winning educational experience for political candidates entitled Candidate Academy. This two-evening event provides candidates information about the process of running for political office.  

In addition to local efforts, the Chamber organizes an annual trip to Washington DC and Sacramento to lobby for critical community projects.  

After the development of policy positions are completed, the Chamber uses its significant media resources to educate its members and the community concerning the Chamber’s position on the issue.