Mayor Karen Bass Joins Valley Councilmembers for 13th Annual State of the Valley Luncheon

Mayor Karen Bass and San Fernando Valley City Councilmembers will join more than 250 business and civic leaders to discuss the region’s economic future.

UNIVERSAL CITY, CA, UNITED STATES, August 10, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and San Fernando Valley City Councilmembers will join more than 250 business and civic leaders at the 13th Annual State of the Valley Luncheon on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at the Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City.

Presented by the Greater San Fernando Valley Chamber of Commerce, the annual event will bring together regional leaders for a timely discussion on the policies and priorities shaping the Valley’s economic future and quality of life. Topics will include housing and homelessness, public safety, business retention and attraction, transportation and infrastructure, the city budget, climate change and preparations for the Olympic Games.

What:
13th Annual State of the Valley Luncheon
Mayor Karen Bass joins Los Angeles City Councilmembers representing the San Fernando Valley for a discussion on Los Angeles’ future.

When:
Thursday, August 13, 2026
11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
(Doors open at 10:45 AM for media setup)

Where:
Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City
555 Universal Hollywood Drive
Universal City, CA 91608

Who:
Mayor Karen Bass will deliver welcoming remarks, followed by a Panel of Los Angeles City Councilmembers representing the San Fernando Valley:
• Councilmember Adrin Nazarian (CD2)
• Councilmember Bob Blumenfield (CD3)
• Councilmember Imelda Padilla (CD6)
• Councilmember Monica Rodriguez (CD7)

Moderator:
Sara Sadwani, PhD, award winning political scientist and assistant professor of politics at Pomona College

Audience:
250+ business and civic leaders from across the region

Why:
The State of the Valley Luncheon is the only Valley-wide forum where all six Los Angeles City Councilmembers representing the San Fernando Valley appear together on one stage. The event provides the business community with a rare opportunity to hear directly from Valley leaders about the critical issues affecting the region’s business climate, economic future and quality of life, including:

• Housing, Homelessness & Public Safety
• Business Retention & Attraction
• City Budget & Services
• Climate Change
• Transportation & Infrastructure
• City Budget
• The Olympics

Photo/Video Opportunities:
• Mayor Karen Bass address
• City Councilmembers on stage together
• Networking among the Valley’s top business and civic leaders
• Moderator Sara Sadwani in action
• Media interviews available before and after the program

Media RSVP:
Contact Nancy Hoffman Vanyek at nancy@sanfernandovalleychamber.com or (818) 989-0300 to confirm attendance or arrange interviews.

Presented by:
Greater San Fernando Valley Chamber of Commerce

Established in 1911, the Greater San Fernando Valley Chamber of Commerce is the premier business organization fostering economic development in the San Fernando Valley and surrounding region. The Chamber promotes economic vitality and community growth, builds an attractive community, fosters connections, and ensures future prosperity through a pro-business climate. It represents the unified voice of the employer community, creating a strong partnership between business, government, and the community, and representing businesses of all sizes and industries.

Nancy Hoffman Vanyek
The Greater San Fernando Valley Chamber of Commerce
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