Chamber of Commerce Awards Gala set for April 27

Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce Press Release:

MENIFEE -- The 45th Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce Business Awards Gala celebrates the outstanding businesses, organizations, and individuals who have gone above and beyond to improve our community. The festivities on April 27 at 6 p.m. will be held at the Fairfield Inn and Suites Ballroom in Menifee and this year’s theme, Under The Sea, will be the backdrop for the awards ceremony.

Traditional categories over the years have included Small Business of the Year, Non-profit Business of the Year, Large Business of the Year, Ambassador of the Year and Spirit Award presented by last year’s winners. Last year’s Spirit Award winner, Mayor Bill Zimmerman, will be presenting the award to this year’s winner, which will be hand selected by the Chamber’s Board of Directors. New categories have been added to broaden the scope of the awards and include Emerging Business of the Year for businesses 1 year or younger, Legacy Business of the Year for those that have been in business 10 years or over, and Culinary Business of the Year. The new awards will be presented by members of the Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

The evening’s themed cuisine will be catered by Storm Stadium with dessert provided by Sweet Red Peach, one of Menifee’s newest bakeries. The show will be emceed by Board of Directors Event Producer Tony Reverditto and the live auction will be conducted by First District Councilman Bob Karwin. Newly elected Chairman of the Board Jason White will open the show with a welcome speech and break into a song. Three other accomplished local singers will perform throughout the evening, as well as Yuko Inoue, a renowned Marimba player from Japan.

Those in attendance will have the opportunity to “Unlock the Buried Treasure” in which they will buy a skeleton key with the potential to win $2,000 worth of wine. There will be an exciting silent auction and during the live auction, guests will have the opportunity to bid on experiences such as a Ride Along with the Police Chief and a Chefs Table of Four provided by Savage Chef and prepared exclusively by Chef Dylan Sorro and Chef Mario Amari.

Sponsorship opportunities are available: $1,000 for Swashbuckler (includes 2 tickets), $2,500 for Navigator (includes 5 tickets), $5,000 for Voyager (includes one table of 10) and $10,000 for Treasure Chest (includes two tables of 10). All sponsorships include program space and branding throughout the event.

Tickets and sponsorship opportunities available at www.menifeevalleychamber.com or by calling 951-672-1991.

The Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to supporting and promoting local business enterprise, encouraging communication and cooperation between businesses and residents within the area, and initiating programs for the development and economic growth of the community which enhance quality of life and welfare of all who live and work within the Chamber’s sphere of influence.