The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce announced Monday the launch of its new Asian Pacific Islander Business Council with a mission to grow and strengthen API-owned businesses through leadership, training and advocacy. The Council will work to identify and address the most pressing challenges faced by API-owned businesses throughout the Santa Clarita Valley by mobilizing resources to their owners.
'The primary focus for the API Council is on business education and training, research, advocacy, and economic development for the API business community,' said Jennifer Avancena, owner of Calajo Catering and the Founding Chair of the API Council.