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Colleen Bailey Takes on Her New Role as President
& CEO with Excitement and 100% Committment

BY COLLEEN BAILEY, SVCC PRESIDENT & CEO

I just finished my first two weeks in my new position CALL TODAY FOR YOUR
as President & CEO of the Chamber of Commerce. I am FREE ESTIMATE
so grateful for the warm welcome I’ve received from
my home community- from long-time friends and new for lunch and dinner. We’ve also celebrated the expansion of
acquaintances alike. My first step has been to embark Kidz Corner USA in its new location at Northridge Mall.
on a “listening tour” to hear from Chamber members I’m so proud of the turnout and participation of our
and soon-to-be members, government officials, new and 3rd Annual SVCC Legislative Breakfast, which took place
past Chamber Board members, Rotarians, and others on Friday, February 28th, at Hartnell Community College.
to learn more about the Salinas Valley’s challenges and The program featured legislators from the federal, state,
opportunities and how they believe the Chamber can play regional, and local levels, including Congresswoman Zoe
an important role in moving things forward. Lofgren, Senator John Laird, and Salinas Mayor Dennis
This will inform the things that the Board and I will Donohue, to name a few.
prioritize in 2025 and in the years to come. Universally, It is a tremendous honor to hold such an important role
I’ve heard a great deal of optimism about the community’s in my hometown, and I look forward to helping bring the HEATING • AIR CONDITIONING
readiness to work across sectors to make the Salinas Valley a dreams and aspirations of our community to fruition. SERVICE • MAINTENANCE
more vibrant place with a strong local economy.
It is exciting to see new businesses opening up. I attended Worship Service
my first ribbon cutting in celebration of a new restaurant in INTEGRITY FROM
downtown Salinas called Valley Restaurant and Catering. OUR FAMILY TO YOURS Sundays 10:00 AM
While the business is new, its owner, Miguel Xirum, is well- Followed By Coffee Hour 11:00 AM
known and highly regarded in the community. Miguel was the
chef at Portobellos for 25 years, working for Don Gibbons. (831) 641-0508 • rsheatingguys.com 301 Corral de Tierra Rd, Salinas
His new restaurant is family-friendly and is currently open Lic# 770707 goodshepherdcorral.com

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