06/10/2026
🎉✨ 2026–2027 San Dimas Chamber of Commerce Board Installation & Awards Celebration ✨🎉
This morning, we were honored to gather with community leaders, business professionals, elected officials, Chamber members, and community partners to celebrate the installation of the 2026–2027 San Dimas Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and recognize the outstanding individuals and organizations that help make San Dimas such a vibrant community.
A heartfelt thank you to our outgoing Chairman, Raymond E. Foster, for his exceptional leadership, dedication, and service to the Chamber over the past year. His commitment to strengthening our business community and advancing the Chamber’s mission has left a lasting impact, and we are deeply grateful for his contributions.
We are also excited to welcome our incoming Chairman, Doran Barnes, CEO of Foothill Transit, as he begins his term leading the Chamber into a new year of collaboration, innovation, and growth. We look forward to the vision and leadership he will bring as we continue serving the businesses and residents of San Dimas.
A special thank you to Emmett Badar for joining us and for his continued support of our local business community. The strong partnership between the City of San Dimas and the Chamber plays a vital role in fostering economic vitality and enhancing the quality of life for everyone who lives, works, and does business in our community.
We would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to our legislative partners for joining us in celebrating this special occasion and recognizing the remarkable individuals, businesses, and organizations that help strengthen our community.
A special thank you to Adriana Perez, representing the office of Assemblymember John Harabedian, for attending and presenting commemorative certificates to our honorees in recognition of their accomplishments and contributions to San Dimas. We also thank Elena Robles, representing the office of Senator Susan Rubio, for joining us and helping celebrate our award recipients and milestone members through the presentation of certificates honoring their dedication and service.
In addition, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to Vicky Paul, Field Deputy for the office of Supervisor Kathryn Barger, for serving as the official swearing-in officer for our 2026–2027 Board of Directors and Executive Board. We are grateful for her participation in this meaningful tradition and for helping welcome our Chamber leadership as they begin a new year of service, collaboration, and commitment to the San Dimas business community.
Congratulations to all of our newly installed Board Members. Thank you for your willingness to serve and support the Chamber’s mission of promoting business success, community engagement, and economic prosperity throughout San Dimas.
🏆 Congratulations to our 2026 Award Recipients:
Business of the Year – Prestige Orthodontics
Small Business of the Year – Helena Celaya Balloons by Helena
Ambassador of the Year – Mike Neeley with Equity 401k Consultants
Community Hero of the Year – Vicky Maliszewski - Realtor, KALEO Real Estate Company #02074646
These honorees exemplify excellence, leadership, community service, and a commitment to making San Dimas a better place for all.
We would also like to recognize and thank our milestone members whose years of dedication and Chamber membership continue to strengthen our organization and business community:
⭐ 5 Years
Vicky Maliszewski - Realtor, KALEO Real Estate Company #02074646
Visiting Angels Senior Home Care Glendora
Highpoint Brewing Company
⭐ 10 Years
Old Towne Antiques
Print Connection LLC
Raging Waters Los Angeles
Foothill CU
Margie & Don Green
Marilyn Sparks Agency Farmers Insurance
Better Home Financial, Inc.
Forest Lawn
⭐ 20 Years
David & Kimberly Bratt
⭐ 35 Years
McKinley CC
⭐ 40 Years
San Dimas Rotary Club
⭐ 50 Years
WM
⭐ 68 Years
SoCalGas
Southern California Edison (SCE)
Your continued investment, partnership, and support help ensure the Chamber remains a strong advocate and resource for our business community year after year.
We extend our sincere appreciation to everyone who helped make this morning’s celebration so memorable.
💐 Thank you to Helena Celaya of Helena Celaya Balloons by Helena, our Small Business of the Year recipient, for the beautiful decorations that added warmth, creativity, and a festive atmosphere to the event.
🍽️ Thank you to Michael Mergil of The Corner Butcher Shop and Modern Mayhem Private Chef Services for providing an outstanding breakfast experience that was enjoyed by all in attendance. The delicious food and exceptional hospitality helped make the morning even more special.
🏛️ Thank you to Raymond Foster and Glenn Johnson for the use of the beautiful San Dimas Masonic Center and for helping provide such a welcoming setting for this important celebration.
Today's award recipients, milestone members, volunteers, ambassadors, board members, elected officials, and community partners represent the very heart of the San Dimas Chamber of Commerce. They are the foundation of our organization and a reflection of what makes San Dimas such a special place to live, work, and do business. Through their leadership, generosity, and commitment to service, they help create a stronger business community and a lasting sense of connection throughout our city.
Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating this important milestone. We look forward to another successful year of supporting local businesses, fostering community connections, advocating for our members, and building a brighter future together.
Here's to an outstanding 2026–2027 and continued success for our businesses, our Chamber, and our community! 💙💛
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