Shop Local Temecula Valley: 60 Reasons to Join the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce | Episode 4

Welcome to the fourth episode of the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce’s 60 Reasons Why You Should Join the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce podcast, a special series celebrating the Chamber’s 60th anniversary and highlighting the many opportunities, programs, and resources available to our members. Hosted by Esther N. Phahla, CPA, Chair of the Board and owner of Esther N. Phahla, CPA, A Professional Corporation, this episode shines a spotlight on Shop Local Temecula Valley, an initiative of the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce focused on encouraging residents and visitors to discover, support, and experience local businesses. Joining Esther for this conversation are: Paul Rangel Shop Local Temecula Valley Street Team & Committee Member Former Shop Local Committee Chair Ambassador of the Year Citizen of the Year Owner, Sofa Spectrum Furniture & Massage Chairs Andrea Gonzalez Marketing & Communications Manager Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce During this episode, Paul and Andrea discuss the mission behind Shop Local Temecula Valley and why choosing to spend your dollars locally can make a meaningful difference in our community. When you shop local, you help support local jobs, entrepreneurs, community investment, and the businesses that contribute to the character and vitality of the Temecula Valley. Every local purchase is an opportunity to invest back into the community and support the people who live, work, and build their businesses here. The Shop Local Temecula Valley initiative encourages the community to explore the many ways they can support local businesses through its six sub-themes: #StayLocal | #PlayLocal | #GiveLocal | #ExperienceLocal | #EatLocal | #ShopLocal Whether you are dining at a locally owned restaurant, visiting a local attraction, supporting a nonprofit, shopping at a small business, or choosing a local service provider, your choices have an impact. Shop Local Temecula Valley is about more than where you spend money. It is about connecting our community with the local businesses that help make the Temecula Valley a great place to live, work, and visit. Follow @ShopLocalTemeculaValley on Facebook and Instagram to learn more about the impact of local spending, discover local businesses, and find new ways to support the Temecula Valley community. As one of the many initiatives of the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce, Shop Local Temecula Valley demonstrates how Chamber programs can connect businesses with the community while encouraging economic growth and local engagement. Special thanks to Fresh Scoop Media and David Apodaca for helping make this podcast possible and for providing the professional podcast studio where these conversations take place. Subscribe to the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce YouTube channel and follow along as we continue exploring 60 Reasons Why You Should Join the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce. #60Reasons #TemeculaValleyChamber #Temecula #ChamberOfCommerce #ShopLocal #ShopLocalTemeculaValley #StayLocal #PlayLocal #GiveLocal #ExperienceLocal #EatLocal #LocalBusiness #SupportLocal #TemeculaBusiness #SmallBusiness #LocalEconomy #CommunitySupport