Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce 60th Anniversary

Reading remarks on behalf of Terry Gilmore of Paradise Chevrolet Cadillac, she recalled his eight years on the chamber board during Temecula's early growth years and the chamber's role in advocating for cityhood.

An immigrant small-business owner and single mother described how the chamber gave her a sense of belonging and urged the council to consider small-business impacts when deciding fees, zoning and permitting.

A local photographer and longtime chamber member praised the chamber's support of small businesses and its work under CEO Brooke Nunn.

A resident since 1978 representing ABC Childcare Centers, a 35-year chamber member, credited the chamber with the success of local businesses and urged new businesses to get involved.

The chamber's former president and CEO thanked the city, recalled Pechanga's early and ongoing funding of tourism, and saluted longtime chamber volunteers.