FACCsfv is also supporting Heal the Bay by actively participating in its cause-oriented activities. Heal the Bay is a nonprofit environmental organization dedicated to making Southern California coastal waters and watersheds, including Santa Monica Bay, safe, healthy and clean. They do research, education, community action and advocacy to pursue their mission.

BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS RECOGNITION OF THE CHAMBER'S PARTICIPATION IN THE PANORAMA CITY COASTAL CLEAN UP DAY - November 2007

The efforts and hard work of the Chamber's dedicated team members during the Panorama City Clean up day were recognized by the Board of Public Works.The Board Recognition is Commissioner Cynthia Ruiz' way of showing genuine appreciation of the team effort and contributions to the success of the event and its impact on saving millions of aquatic animals from entanglement and starvation due to marine debris.

FACCsfv participated in the Philippine Business Conference – Manila, October 2007

Realizing the importance of establishing global networks with other Chambers and businesses to keep pace with the developments in the business environment, the Filipino-American Chamber of Commerce, San Fernando Valley (FACCsfv) sent its representatives - Board Members Art Bernardo and Maridy Masicat, to the Philippine Business Conference and Exposition (PBCE) held at the Manila Hotel on October 2007. It is an annual event of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (PCCI) aimed at continuing linkages of Chambers of Commerce between private sector and the government. Around 1,500 delegates from the Federation of Philippine American Chambers of Commerce, 98 local chambers nationwide, 122 industry associations, 29 bilateral business councils, and foreign chambers participated in this event.  

The conference highlights were the proactive and shared vision of business and government in moving the country forward through initiatives that promote sustainable economic development and global competitiveness. A business matching forum was also conducted for Filipino American Chambers of Commerce from the US through the PCCI’s council – the Philippine USA Economic and Business Council (PUBC).

RECIPIENT OF THE WELLS FARGO COMMUNITY GRANT IN PANORAMA CITY - September 2007

Recognizing the strong presence of the Filipino-American Community in the San Fernando Valley through the visibility of the Chamber, FACCSFV was the recipient of a community grant from Wells Fargo Bank . This is one of the many ways Wells Fargo Banks support the community.