BVUSD superintendent to give State of the District talk at Chamber breakfast Nov. 3

Bear Valley Unified School District Superintendent Manny Marquez will be the featured speaker at the Big Bear Chamber of Commerce's November Power Breakfast, offering a State of the District conversation about local schools.^[1] The event runs from 8:00 to 10:00 AM on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, at the Hampton Inn and Home2 Suites Big Bear Lake.^[2] For residents, it is a chance to hear directly from the district's leader about how schools and local employers might work together, and the cost to attend is $20 to $25.^[2]

What the Chamber says is on the agenda

The Chamber describes the session as a conversation about the local schools and how "educators, businesses and community partners can work together to develop a strong workforce and create a brighter future for Big Bear."^[1] Its listing also says attendees will "hear important updates from our school district" and learn how the business community can support local students and workforce development.^[1]

Bear Valley Education Trust board members will also speak, according to the Chamber's listing.^[1] The listing does not say what specific topics, data or district updates Marquez plans to present, and the description comes from the Chamber rather than the district.

Tickets, location and registration

Admission is $20 for Chamber members and $25 for non-members, and breakfast is included.^[2] Registration opens at 7:30 AM at the venue, 41820 Big Bear Boulevard in Big Bear Lake.^[2]

Advance registration is required, and the Chamber asks guests to RSVP by Oct. 30.^[1] The listing bills the morning as a chance to network with fellow Chamber members over breakfast.^[1]

How to get more information

The Chamber lists Nichole R. Hester at 909-866-4607 as the contact for the event.^[2] Full details and registration are on the Chamber's event page at business.bigbearchamber.com.^[2]