Driving Workforce Success
The American Canyon Chamber created the 501(c)(3) Foundation to secure local, state, and federal grants, providing community resources and supporting local businesses.
Mission Statement
To be a catalyst for educational achievement, career readiness, and community engagement that enhances the economic vitality of American Canyon, California, and sustains its quality of life.
Our Purpose
Specifically, to provide funding and support for any program or activity for educational achievement, career readiness and citizen and community engagement that enhances the economic vitality of American Canyon and sustains its quality of life.
Future Goals
Support local schools with funding needs
Help local youth become financially literate
Connect Trades, Unions, Military, and Police Force to our local workforce
Offer Internships and Job Opportunities for local youth
Bridging Youth & Business
Teaching youth about business provides them with fundamental skills in finance, marketing, and strategy, setting a foundation for future career success and financial literacy.
Programs that Make an Impact
Kids Commerce
Entering its 4th year, the American Canyon Chamber's award-winning Youth Entrepreneur Program provides a one-of-a-kind platform where young professionals gain real-world experience, including obtaining a business license and all necessary state, county, and city permits, to operate and sell their products at Meet Me In The Street. The Western Association of Chamber Executives (W.A.C.E.) recognized this successful training initiative with an Outstanding Program Award.
NextGEN Business Initiative
High School Business Challenge: We power an 8-week mock business program with the ACHS 12th-grade Economics class, challenging students to develop businesses missing from our community. The program culminates in an intense "Shark Tank" style pitch to a panel of local business and development experts, with top teams awarded a financial incentive.
Workforce Readiness Program
The American Canyon Chamber Foundation is dramatically accelerating local job readiness by pairing high school students directly with business leaders for intensive training in resume mastery and interview excellence. This dynamic program culminates in a focused on-campus job fair, creating immediate opportunities for our newly skilled youth to connect with employers and launch their professional careers.
Board of Directors
Bill Harper
Executive Director
Josh Mendoza
Chamber Board Chair
Beth Goff
Retired NVUSD Teacher
Bart Lee
ReMax Gold American Canyon
Jesus Alvarez
ACHS Student
Support Staff
Valerie Zizak-Morais
President / CEO of American canyon Chamber