January 23, 2018
THE NEWS YOU NEED
PROJECT TO STREAMLINE TRAFFIC, GOODS MOVEMENT

The County Public Works Agency is taking the lead on the Rice Avenue overpass project at Fifth Street. The purpose of the infrastructure enhancement is to streamline traffic and goods movement on Highway 1 (Rice Avenue) and to bypass a very dangerous intersection. The overpass will eliminate the need for drivers to navigate the railroad tracks, where numerous accidents have occurred.

CHAMBER OPENS 
ADVERTISING SALES FOR 2018 GUIDE

One of the Chamber’s signature publications is its annual Business and Community Guide. Advertising sales are now open for the 2018 edition.

As with past editions, the 2018 Guide will be distributed all over town. Most of the hotels in Oxnard make it available to their guests. With its eye-catching cover and beautiful photography, the Guide is something people hold onto and use as a buying reference.

Message from our Chair - Michael Wynn Song


Here’s wishing all of you a happy, healthy and prosperous new year. As the incoming Chair I will work with the Board of Directors and the CEO to accomplish the goals we set at our planning session last year. The Oxnard Chamber will continue to work tirelessly to protect our business climate and ensure our continued economic prosperity, to strengthen our leadership program and to enhance the quality of life for all in our wonderful city.

NEW EMPLOYMENT POSTERS ARE REQUIRED JANUARY 1, 2018

Changes to employment law require new posters at each place of business STATEWIDE - order your posters today to avoid fines

The Oxnard Chamber is making it easy for businesses to comply with California’s labor laws. No matter how many employees you have in California, your business is required by law to post a current California and Federal Employment Poster centrally in every place of business. Severe fines and penalties will be assessed if a business doesn’t display a current poster.

CALENDAR

JANUARY 25
Noon-1:30PM

JANUARY 26
8:15AM-9:15AM

FEBRUARY 6
Noon-1:00PM

FEBRUARY 8
8:00AM-9:00AM

FEBRUARY 8
11:30AM-1:30PM

FEBRUARY 10
10:30AM-11:00AM

FEBRUARY 12
Noon-1:30PM

FEBRUARY 14
9:00AM-10:00AM

FEBRUARY 14
3:00PM

FEBRUARY 19

FEBRUARY 22
Noon-1:30PM

FEBRUARY 22
5:00PM-7:30PM

FEBRUARY 27
4:30PM-6:00PM

MARCH 6
Noon-1:00PM
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Comfort Real Estate Services, Inc. | Rick Gill
6555 Telephone Road, Suite 5
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 218-1259

His “clients-first” approach means that you’ll be working with a professional who listens to you, provides expert advice, and works hard on your behalf.

MassMutual - Jaime Arroyo
2571 Park View Court, Suite 271
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 317-1448

Jaime Arroyo is a financial representative for MassMutual Financial Group. He guides people through a step by step process to achieve their financial goals.

Connect Hearing
500 E. Esplanade Suite 1225
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-1290

Connect Hearing is dedicated to providing outstanding patient care and finding customized hearing care solutions that perfectly match each patient's individual needs, lifestyle and budget.


Gabriel's House
1450 South Rose Avenue
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 487-3455

Gabriel’s House cares for the orphans and widows of Ventura County in their distress. We share the love of God in a very tangible way, by providing food, shelter and the resources they need (jobs, education, training, planning, and the development of financial and homemaking skills) to help them find permanent solutions that end the risk of homelessness.

Reel Guppy Outdoors
Port Hueneme, CA 93041
(805) 248-2166

Their mission is to provide a positive environment and program for youth using outdoor experiences, emphasizing education and life building lessons, leadership, stewardship and team building.

LoanMart
15400 Sherman Way Suite 170
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(800) 562-6627

The West Coast's largest Car Title Loans Provider. Serving the community since 2002. They have been serving consumers just like you with Auto Title Loans and Personal Loans.
MEMBER MESSAGES
EMPLOYERS LEGISLATIVE AND CASE LAW UPDATE 2018

Hosted by Express Employment Professionals - Monday January 29, 2018

California employers will soon need to adjust to a new reality as a number of new workplace restrictions have been passed by the state legislature and just signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown. In light of the ever-evolving legal landscape, employers need to stay up-to-date on current legislation or face potential litigation.  

Join us at the kick off
FEBRUARY 10 | 10:30AM-11:00AM
To Celebrate
Join the Oxnard, Ventura and Camarillo Chambers
FEBRUARY 22 | 5:00PM-7:30PM
To Celebrate the Newly Remodeled
5 THINGS WE DID FOR YOU IN THE PAST WEEK
1.Installed the 2018 Board of Directors and Officers at the Annual Meeting & Installation of Directors.

2.Held the first session of Oxnard Leadership for 2018 (Government Day).

3.Attended the annual meeting for the Economic Development Collaborative Ventura County where the theme was Energizing the Economy through Entrepreneurship.

4. Chambers of Commerce Alliance held a Campaign School at the Chamber office where participants learned the basics of running for office.

5.The Chamber's Political Action Committee met to discuss the upcoming city council recall election.
CAL CHAMBER NEWS
2018 TAX WITHHOLDING INFORMATION IS HERE — W-4 UPDATE COMING SOON
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released income tax withholding information for 2018 ( Notice 1036) that shows new rates for employers to use. The 2018 withholding tables reflect changes due to the  tax reform legislation enacted last month. A withholding table shows payroll service providers and employers how much tax to withhold from employee paychecks, given each employee’s wages, marital status and number of claimed withholding allowances.

CHAIRMAN'S CLUB
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