September 19, 2017
THE NEWS YOU NEED
ASSEMBLYMEMBER JACQUI IRWIN TO SPEAK AT OCTOBER CHAMBER LUNCH

Now that our state legislators have completed their work in Sacramento for 2017, Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin will address the Oxnard Chamber at its Knowledge & Networking luncheon on October 12. Attendees will hear about the tough decisions Ms. Irwin faced during a year of major issues .

CHAMBER APPLAUDS SPONSORS OF MILITARY APPRECIATION DINNER 

The Military Appreciation Dinner may be an annual event for the Oxnard Chamber, but it is a once-in-a-lifetime occurrence for the enlisted personnel being honored.

CITY SEEKS INPUT ON BECOMING A SMART CITY

The City of Oxnard realizes that your time is valuable, and they want to help make the most of it. Standing in line waiting to do City business during limited hours is no longer an acceptable option.

Message from our Chair - Amy Fonzo

AN "ALL-OF-THE-ABOVE" ENERGY PORTFOLIO CAN MEET OUR ENERGY NEEDS

Many of you have heard me mention an “All-of-the-Above” energy portfolio as I speak about my company, California Resources Corporation, and the oil and natural gas industry. That means safely developing all our energy resources – from renewables to oil and natural gas – to support everything we do at home and at work.

BECOME THE LEADER YOUR COMMUNITY NEEDS!  
 
2018 applications being accepted
 
Oxnard Leadership's 2018 program is accepting applications from those who desire to enhance their leadership potential, increase their knowledge of the community and are willing to commit their individual talents for future years toward the betterment of the community of Oxnard. A successful candidate should possess a passion for self-improvement with the goal of assisting others.

CALENDAR

SEPTEMBER 20
3:00PM

SEPTEMBER 20
5:30PM-7:00PM

SEPTEMBER 28
Noon-1:30PM

SEPTEMBER 29
6:00PM-9:00PM

OCTOBER 3
Noon-1:00PM

OCTOBER 5
8:00AM -9:00AM

OCTOBER 9
Noon-1:30PM

OCTOBER 11
9:00AM-10:00AM

OCTOBER 12
Noon-1:30PM

OCTOBER 18
3:00PM

OCTOBER 18
5:30PM-7:00PM

NOVEMBER 2
8:00AM-9:00AM

NOVEMBER 3
8:00AM-3:00PM

NOVEMBER 7
Noon-1:00PM
MEMBER NEWS
CHANNEL ISLANDS HARBOR HOSTS ANNUAL FARMERS MARKET PUMPKIN FUN DAY

Channel Islands Harbor will hosts its Annual Pumpkin Fun Day Oct. 29. The community is invited to join in the fun at the Channel Islands Harbor Farmers’ Market located in the north parking lot adjacent to Marine Emporium Landing, 3350 S. Harbor Blvd.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
El Concilio Family Services
301 S. C Street
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 486-9777
Ref by: Tom Cady

Brusco Tug & Barge Inc.
567 W. Channel Islands Blvd. #427
Port Hueneme, CA 93041
(805) 986-1600
Ref by: Michael Wynn Song

DRAGG Inc.
300 Graves Avenue Suite F
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 973-7244
Ref by: Heather Williams
Los Agaves Restaurant
2751 Park View Court
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 770-3670

Grocery Outlet
920 N. Ventura Road
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 797-84869

Renaissance Petroleum LLC
5329 Office Center Ct., Suite 223
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 324-9901
MEMBER MESSAGES
5 THINGS WE DID FOR YOU IN THE PAST WEEK
1.Had an OXYP (Oxnard Young Professionals) meeting to firm up plans for their activities this fall and into next year. Stay tuned – details coming soon!

2.Hosted the State of the Port Address at the September Knowledge & Networking lunch. Congratulations to the Port of Hueneme on all of the recent awards they have won!!

3.Rendered testimony at a California Energy Commission hearing regarding the Puente Power Project .

4.Held “Ag Day” for the Oxnard Leadership program. The group learned all about “good” insects to help fight pests, lemon production in Ventura County, and testing some of our food is subject to.

5.The Chamber’s Water Issues Committee received a presentation from Oxnard’s Interim Public Works  Director, Thien Ng, on utility rates.
CAL CHAMBER NEWS
CALCHAMBER STOPS 24 JOB JILLER BILLS
As the 2017 legislative session came to a close early Saturday morning, 24 of 27 identified job killer bills had been effectively stopped through efforts of the California Chamber of Commerce, local chambers and the business community.

CHAIRMAN'S CLUB