The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce and its Latino Business Alliance have announced its Hispanic Heritage Celebration – Awards and Networking Reception, is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 5:30 p.m. at Hart & Main in downtown Newhall.

Each year, the SCV Chamber and LBA host a celebration during National Hispanic Heritage Month, which has grown to become the largest gathering of Hispanic and Latinx businesses and supporters in Santa Clarita.

“Honoring our Hispanic heritage is a chance to celebrate the vibrant tapestry of culture and innovation that enriches our community,” said Patsy Ayala, 2024 Chair of the Latino Business Alliance. “Our Hispanic and Latinx communities are integral to the economic and cultural landscape of Santa Clarita. This celebration brings us together to acknowledge our shared successes and to inspire future generations.”

National Hispanic Heritage Month, runs annually from Sept. 15 – Oct. 15, is a time for the SCV Chamber to celebrate the Hispanic and Latinx-owned businesses that are vital to the SCV community. This event provides an opportunity for the entire community to honor the achievements and contributions of the fastest-growing demographic in the region. The SCV Chamber will be announcing this year’s honorees in the upcoming weeks. Each year the SCV Chamber recognizes businesses or individuals for their outstanding impact on the SCV business community.

“We’re honored to spotlight the extraordinary achievements of our Latinx business community, whose innovation and leadership are driving growth in Santa Clarita’s economy,” said Ivan Volschenk, President/CEO of the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber. “This annual event highlights the crucial role Hispanic and Latinx entrepreneurs play in fueling our local economic success and shaping the business landscape of the SCV.”

The celebration will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at Hart & Main. Hart & Main is this year’s Event Sponsor. Other sponsors include Chiquita Canyon, Trevino Law, Southern California Edison, City of Santa Clarita, George Whitesides for Congress, UCLA Health and CalArts.

For more information or to become a sponsor, please email hello@scvchamber.com.

Tickets are $30 for SCV Chamber members, $45 for nonmembers.

To purchase tickets visit www.scvchamber.com/events.

Hart & Main,

24217 Main St.,

Santa Clarita, CA 91321