Celebrating the vibrant businesses in National City for 116 years!

Join the National City Chamber of Commerce for an unforgettable evening celebrating excellence, leadership, and community at our 116th Annual Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony: Champions for Business.

This premier event honors the vibrant businesses, organizations, and individuals driving growth and innovation in National City. Enjoy an elegant night of networking, fine dining, entertainment, and recognition as we toast to the champions shaping our community’s success.

Friday, February 20, 2026

6 PM - 10 PM | Sycuan Casino Resort

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Program

5:30 PM | Registration Opens

6:45 PM | Program Begins

7:00 PM | Dinner Served

7:40 PM| Welcome by Master of Ceremony:

Claudio Burgin, U.S. Bank Business Advisor

7:45 PM | Keynote Speaker:

Ben Macias, CEO of CFS Transportation

8:00 PM | Silent Auction Closes

8:15 PM | Board of Directors Swearing-In

8:30 PM | Award Ceremony

8:45 PM | Silent Auction Winners 

8:50 PM | Program Concludes & Dancing Starts

10:20 PM | Final Song Announced

Silent Auction Prizes