The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce announced Thursday Brian Schlick, co-owner of Schlick Art & Photography, as Chair for the Small Business Council, which is set to bring together small business members to discuss issues and policies and support specific small business initiatives within the Chamber.

“We are pleased to have Brian Schlick serve as chair of the Small Business Council to help develop our efforts to address the needs of small businesses,” stated Nancy Starczyk, Chair of the SCV Chamber Board. “Brian has shown his dedication to this community, not just through business, but his volunteer efforts.”

“I am honored to serve as the founding Chair of the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber’s Small Business Council,” said Schlick, co-owner of Schlick Art & Photography. “As a small business owner, I know first-hand the types of resources a small business needs to be successful and the important role small businesses play in our local economy.”

The Small Business Council will focus on three main objectives: Advising the SCV Chamber on small business related issues and programming and networking opportunities; Supports the Chamber’s “Retail Walks” with elected officials; and helps promote the nationwide “Small Business Saturday” program, which highlights small businesses on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. The Small Business Council also promotes increased membership and participation in the Chamber.

“Brian is a great addition to our Council leadership team because of his successful track record in the Santa Clarita Valley,” said Ivan Volschenk, Managing Partner of Evolve Business Strategies, which manages the SCV Chamber. “He’s a successful, small business co-owner and understands the needs of small businesses.”

The SCV Chamber recognizes that small businesses are at the core of our Chamber’s membership and are the backbone of our economy. The Chamber offers a variety of educational and networking programming to help your small business thrive and the new Small Business Council will help support and expand those offerings.

About the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce is the largest business membership organization in the Santa Clarita Valley representing more than 65,000 member employees. The Chamber serves as “The Voice of Business” working as the SCV’s leading business advocacy organization in the third largest city in the County of Los Angeles. Founded in 1923, the Chamber works to advocate for, educate and connect the business community.