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Yorba Linda Chamber reports membership growth and youth programs in annual presentation
Summary
Susan Juan Ross told the council the chamber grew to 269 members, awarded $6,000 in scholarships, added 48 members last year and runs programs including Future CEO and civics competitions for middle‑school students.
Susan Juan Ross, chief executive officer of the Yorba Linda Chamber of Commerce, presented the chamber’s 2025 annual report to the council, highlighting membership growth, events and youth programs.
Ross said the chamber added 48 new members last year for a total of 269 and moved to a tiered dues structure. The chamber reported nearly $2 million in closed business among member firms and said it awarded $6,000 in scholarships, organized signature events such as Yorba Days and Taste of Yorba Linda, and piloted youth workforce and entrepreneurship programs including Future CEO and a regional civics competition that sent students to state finals.
Chamber representatives in the audience—Juan Carlos Vasquez (chairman), Simone LeCompte (chair‑elect) and Chad LaChance (membership staff)—were acknowledged. Anthony Johnson, the chamber’s government affairs representative, later thanked the council for developing a legislative platform and offered the chamber’s advocacy partnership for city priorities.
Council thanked the chamber for support of small businesses and youth initiatives and presented certificates to recognized businesses and nonprofit partners.
