Rana Ghadban to Head CalChamber Small Business Advocacy

Local chamber of commerce executive Rana Ghadban will be joining the California Chamber of Commerce next month as vice president of small business advocacy.

Ghadban has more than 15 years of experience leading local chambers, most recently serving three years as CEO of the Roseville Area Chamber of Commerce.

“Rana brings us a wealth of chamber experience and we’re thrilled to have her join our team,” said CalChamber President and CEO Jennifer Barrera. “Californians are rightly worried about the cost of daily living, and as we look ahead at how best to advocate for consumer and business affordability, it’s essential we have the best in our industry leading the charge.”

“In my role with the Roseville Area Chamber of Commerce, I’ve been committed to strengthening strategic partnerships with business leaders, launching new programs to connect local businesses with qualified talent and working to expand community resources,” said Ghadban. “I am eager to continue that work helping local chambers and small businesses in their advocacy efforts at CalChamber.”

Ghadban has served as president and CEO of the Hollywood, Simi Valley, Calabasas and Chatsworth/Porter Ranch chambers of commerce. She steps in to fill the CalChamber position previously held by Nick Ortiz.

Ghadban graduated with honors from Saint Joseph University in Beirut, Lebanon, earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business administration and management. She also holds an MBA with an emphasis in management from California State University, Northridge.

She is a graduate of the Western Association of Chamber Executives (W.A.C.E.) Academy program and a member of the W.A.C.E. Board.