Pearls of Excellence was the theme for the 2025 Installation and Awards Gala presented by the Hemet-San Jacinto Valley Chamber of Commerce on June 27 at the Soboba Casino Resort Event Center. A room full of business and community leaders dressed in formal attire added to the elegance of the evening.Executive Director Kevin Saunders welcomed everyone to the event and acknowledged the importance of support from all local businesses, especially those who are part of the “Circle of Influence” with their Platinum, Diamond, and Gold sponsorships.The celebration began with the passing of the gavel from 2024-2025 Chairwoman Patricia Scott to 2025-2026 Chairman Lakshman Koka. In Scott’s farewell speech, she said, “This year, our chamber didn’t just survive, we thrived. We hosted e
