A Conversation With: Tamara Gurney Mission Valley Bank President and CEO How long have you been volunteering in the community? Born and raised in the San Fernando Valley, I’ve spent most of my professional career here and have been actively volunteering for over 30 years. How long have you been volunteering...
The Valley Economic Alliance collaborated with the Port of Long Beach for an educational workshop on how to increase global competitiveness through exporting on Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at the ITT Technical Institute in Sylmar, CA. International businesses that are new to exporting or have plans...
A Conversation With: Sonya Blake Office of Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti Director of Community Business How long have you been volunteering in the community? I have been volunteering and living in the San Fernando Valley for 15 years and various areas of Los Angeles since moving here from Connecticut...
More than 100 entrepreneurs attended the San Fernando Biz Fair on January 24th to learn about resources and tools to help their business grow. The fair was hosted by The City of San Fernando Chamber of Commerce and co-hosted by The Valley Economic Alliance. Event...
A Conversation With: Armin Nikravan Union Bank Vice President / Private Banker How long have you been volunteering in the community? I have been volunteering in the community for more than 6 years. Tell us a little about yourself. I am a graduate of California State University, Northridge (CSUN) with a major...
Andrew Sweibel, International Vice President of Bobrick Washroom Equipment, Inc. presented "A Case Study in Exporting U.S. Made Products" on January 25th at Bobrick's headquarters in Van Nuys. Bobrick has been exporting products from its U.S factories for nearly half of its 110 year history. Global...
The Valley Economic Alliance and Los Angeles Valley College hosted the 2018 Health Expo and Career Fair at Valley College's Student Union Plaza on April 25th. More than 100 exhibitors and hundreds of attendees enjoyed the eventful day. The Health Expo promoted good nutrition, healthy eating and adopting an...
1,500 area students had a unique and exciting opportunity to explore careers in aviation at the 13th Annual "The Sky's the Limit: Aviation Career Day" on April 27th at Van Nuys Airport. The Valley Economic Alliance, Councilmember Nury Martinez, Clay Lacy Aviation, and Van Nuys Airport partnered and hosted...
The Valley Economic Alliance hosted Chief of Staffs of City Councilmembers for an economic development dialogue, outlining the services that the Alliance provides to the business community.Greg Krikorian, President and CEO of The Valley Economic Alliance along with Kenn Phillips, Vice President updated the Chief...
A packed networking reception at Fletcher Hall in Burbank’s Woodbury University preceded the Valley Economic Alliance (VEA) annual Board of Governors meeting, drawing industry leaders and local dignitaries on August 21, 2014. New leadership and a new CEO have united San Fernando Valley area businesses, putting the VEA’s finances...