Press Releases

New name reflects organization’s growing regional reach, partnerships and commitment to championing the business community

MURRIETA, Calif. — August 29, 2026 — The Murrieta/Wildomar Chamber of Commerce has officially unveiled its new name and brand identity, becoming The Chamber of Southwest Riverside County. The new identity was revealed during the organization’s annual Awards Celebration at Murrieta Hot Springs Resort on Saturday, August 29.

MURRIETA, Calif. – The Chamber of Southwest Riverside County hosted its 66th Annual Awards Celebration on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Murrieta Hot Springs Resort, bringing together business leaders, community partners, elected officials, volunteers, and supporters for an evening dedicated to celebrating The Heart of Business.

North End Pizza Pub owners bring restaurant experience and digital expertise together to help Murrieta, Temecula and Inland Empire businesses grow

MURRIETA, CA — September 8, 2026 — The team behind North End Pizza Pub is turning its experience running a local restaurant into a new initiative designed to help businesses throughout Murrieta, Temecula and the Inland Empire take advantage of artificial intelligence, automation and modern digital technology.

The community is invited to participate in a special Haircut-A-Thon Fundraiser on Sunday, October 4, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

MURRIETA, Calif. — The community is invited to participate in a special Haircut-A-Thon Fundraiser on Sunday, October 4, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at LuvLiez Salon, 40557 California Oaks Road, Suite H2, Murrieta, CA 92562.

Top 20 Chambers in Advocacy: President’s Circle Award

(June 15, 2026) Sacramento, CA — The California Chamber of Commerce has acknowledged outstanding advocacy of local chambers of commerce and presented grants to two innovative small businesses.

Murrieta, CA – The City of Murrieta has been selected as a winner in the 2026 Business Facilities Economic Development Organization (EDO) Awards, earning top recognition in the Mid-Sized EDO category for the Murrieta Innovation Center (MIC).

For more than 20 years, the Community Outreach Ministry, a 501(c) nonprofit group, has provided a wealth of services to boys and girls facing a more unique obstacle of having one or both parents in prison. The ministry has helped thousands of ‘at-promise’ youth through social, educational and vocational events that include camping trips, holiday parties and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) workshops.

Riverside County, CA (May 12, 2026) – The 9th Annual Riverside County Innovation Month successfully concluded following a month of regional pitch competitions, many regional partnerships, networking events, workshops, and entrepreneurial programming that highlighted the region’s growing innovation ecosystem and commitment to supporting high growth businesses.

by Assemblymember Natasha Johnson, CA District 63.

(Wildomar)– Animal Friends of the Valleys (AFV) is proud to announce it has been selected as a 2026 California Nonprofit of the Year by Assemblymember, Natasha Johnson CA District 63.

The City of Murrieta, in partnership with Impact Riverside County, has announced the Grand Re-Opening Ribbon Cutting Celebration of the Murrieta Innovation Center (MIC) on April 20

Murrieta, CA — The City of Murrieta, in partnership with Impact Riverside County, has announced the Grand Re-Opening Ribbon Cutting Celebration of the Murrieta Innovation Center (MIC) on April 20, marking a significant milestone in the continued growth of Southwest Riverside County’s innovation and life sciences ecosystem.

LAKE ELSINORE, Calif. – Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District (EVMWD) has again received statewide and national recognition for excellence in public budgeting, earning awards from the Government Finance Officers Association and the California Society of Municipal Finance Officers for its fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27 budgets.

We proudly released a public statement supporting the California State Board of Education’s recent vote to advance a vetted list of high-quality math instructional materials for schools across the state. This action represents a major step forward in preparing California’s students for the demands of a rapidly changing workforce—helping to ensure that every young person has the skills needed to succeed in high-growth fields like healthcare, construction, and advanced technology.