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The Valley Economic Alliance convenes Valley leaders to facilitate prosperous,
inclusive, and environmentally sustainable community and economic development across our 5-city region, including Burbank, Calabasas, Glendale, Los Angeles, and San Fernando.
Hear from Sonya President & CEO

The Valley is at the table as decisions are shaping our region, thanks to our Valley Economic Alliance...
Hear from Fred
Board Chair

Hard to believe our 27th year is about to be completed; 2023 promises to continue and expand …
Valley Cold Spots Ice Skating Rinks
Ice Skating … a seasonal, family favorite, pastime. Featured is LA Kings Ice at Pickwick Gardens. To get in on the fun … 
Mayor Karen Bass Engages The Alliance
Mayor Bass is engaging The Alliance from the start of her administration, as evidenced by our participation in two significant convenings this past month. This puts the Valley front and center of her plans moving forward. Now it's time for us to help build her team.
Metro Moves the Valley
The Alliance attended the ceremonial groundbreaking for the Advance Utility Adjustments necessary to begin construction of Metro's East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit Project (ESFV LRT).
Metro CEO Will Keynote at Alliance Summit
Transportation drives regional development in unique ways and spurs housing and economies to sprout up alongside accessible corridors. Metro CEO Stephanie Wiggins will join the Alliance to share plans for economic development around Metro projects, how the Olympics are anticipate to impact mobility, and more.
Support for Local Businesses
JUKEBOXES UNLIMITED

Do you remember rocking around a Jukebox? Don Muller is the owner of Jukeboxes Unlimited and has been renting and selling Jukeboxes for over 50 years. He is ready to pass the torch on his nostalgic and in demand business. The VEA has helped him make numerous connections …

BUSINESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

One of the powerful ways The Alliance builds our local economy is to activate our network of leading subject matter experts in our Executives-in-Residence Program as mentors to our local businesses. Our mentors augment the offerings of our in-house business advisors and bring professional talent in competitive career fields such as technology, banking, and marketing, among other critical business topics.
 
In need of a business mentor? Enroll in our free Business Assistance Program today and get the help you need to start, grow, and thrive in the San Fernando Valley. Learn more at TheValley.net/Assistance and enroll in our Business Assistance Program here.

This program is funded, in part, through a grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration. Also sponsored by:
Attitude of Gratitude
Recognizing Our Investors
The Valley Economic Alliance is very proud and grateful to its many investors. While we can never thank them enough for their contributions to our community, we honor them at our Investor Appreciation Event, held annually in August. In the spirit of the Season, sending a sincere thank you and recognition to our many investors - over 50 leading corporate nonprofit and government change makers listed below.  

To see how you can become a donor and help improve our community Click Here
Welcome to Our New Investors
Buy Local this Holiday Season

We encourage you to visit local Valley shops this holiday season.
QUICK POLL
Where will you be doing your Holiday Shopping this year?
Online
Department Store
Boutique
Save the Date
Get valuable recognition and benefits at The 25th Annual Valley of the Stars Gala. Reach a high wealth audience while supporting a strong local economy and improving the Valley's quality of life.
Up Next
Want to learn more?
Check out our Calendar of Upcoming Events and register today!
In Case You Missed It
Catch up on recent events you may have missed! Even if you can’t attend, you can always watch the replay.
Valley Deals
Cheers!
Bubles Champagne Gifts & Events, located in Van Nuys, offers a wide selection of Champagne Gifts and specializes in the art of designing and producing beautiful Champagne stations for private, public, social events and corporate gatherings.  

Maya Entwistle, founder of Bubles, is offering Alliance friends a complimentary bottle of Rose’ with pre-orders through the end of December.
(818) 379-7000