October 24, 2017
THE NEWS YOU NEED
OUTSTANDING PANEL OF EXPERTS TO NAVIGATE THE MAZE OF HEALTHCARE OPTIONS

Title Sponsor: Umpqua Bank

What is the future of healthcare – how will it be delivered and how will we pay for it? Will we be facing Medicare for all? Can California implement a "single-payer" system and figure out how to pay for it? What will happen to government entities who are currently strapped with funding healthcare benefits for retirees? Will the Trump administration be able to repeal the Affordable Care Act?

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.

CHAMBER BOARD READY TO TAKE ON 2018

The Oxnard Chamber Board of Directors has scheduled their annual planning session for Friday, November 3. This is the once-a-year opportunity for the Board to set aside a full day to look at what the organization has accomplished and where they would like to see it go.

CHAMBER REMAINS STRONG ADVOCATE FOR FISHERMAN'S WHARF PROJECT

On October 12 the California Coastal Commission met in Chula Vista to address a myriad of agenda items. The Fisherman's Wharf project in Channel Islands Harbor was one of those items. The reason it was on the agenda stems from a dispute that has escalated between the city of Oxnard and county of Ventura over who has approval and permitting authority for the redevelopment project.

Message from our CEO -
Nancy Lindholm

CHAMBER ADOPTS REVISED IMMIGRATION REFORM POLICY

The Oxnard Chamber drafted an Immigration Reform position in 2007. We sent it to then Congresswoman Lois Capps every time the topic came up in Washington, DC. Unfortunately the issue was placed on hold numerous times because other, more pressing matters surfaced. In addition, the topic was never broached during election years, which is every other year for Congress.

CALENDAR

OCTOBER 27
11:00AM-Noon

NOVEMBER 2
8:00AM-9:00AM

NOVEMBER 3
8:00AM-3:00PM

NOVEMBER 7
Noon-1:00PM

NOVEMBER 8
9:00AM-10:00AM

NOVEMBER 8
11:30AM-1:00PM

NOVEMBER 9
11:30AM-1:30PM

NOVEMBER 10
CLOSED

NOVEMBER 13
NOON-1:30PM

NOVEMBER 15
3:00PM

NOVEMBER 15
5:30PM-7:00PM

NOVEMBER 16
3:30PM-4:30PM

NOVEMBER 20
Noon-1:30PM

NOVEMBER 23
Chamber Office Closed

NOVEMBER 24
Chamber Office Closed
MEMBER NEWS
BOBA TEA & THAI KITCHEN

Blossom Tea House is a local, family-owned Thai food and Boba Tea café, featuring delicious made-to-order Thai Street Food. They have a wide variety of milk tea flavors, iced tea, smoothies, and slushes, which come with boba .

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

“ The Chamber really helped when our permits hit a snag. The connections the Chamber has to offer are a true value and we’re now back on track for our November 16 Grand Opening."

Mario Gallegos and Olga Gallegos
Grocery Outlet of Oxnard
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
United Water Conservation District
106 N. 8th Street
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 525-4431
Referred by: Stacy Miller

United Water Conservation District works to manage, protect, conserve and enhance the region's water supply. Through careful monitoring and management, United maintains the water resources of the Santa Clara River, its tributaries and associated aquifers, in an environmentally balanced manner.

Blossom Tea House
814 N. Ventura Road
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 553-8402

Blossom Tea House is a local, family-owned Thai food and Boba Tea café, featuring delicious made-to-order Thai Street Food.

Cafe Amri
2000 Outlet Center Drive
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 983-3026

Cafe Amri was opened December 26, 2009.
The name Amri comes from the daughter of the owner Irma.(Irma spelled backwards) Its a family owned and run business.
ColourPop Cosmetics
1400 Stellar Drive
Oxnard, CA 93033
(805) 486-2523

ColourPop was born, raised and made with love in the City of Angels. Founded in 2014 by Seed Beauty, they pride themselves on being wallet friendly and bunny approved. They test their products in the nicest way possible, leaving fur babies to be fur babies and experimenting on people instead (the people at ColourPop HQ to be exact!).

MassMutual Financial Group
2751 Park View Court, Suite 271
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 288-3345

Jack Schlonsky is a financial representative for MassMutual Financial Group. He assists individuals and families in preserving their most valuable asset (income). He guides people through a step by step process to achieve their goals.

Centerpoint Mall
2655 Saviers Road
Oxnard, CA 93033
(805) 487-1142
Referred by: Mark Spellman

Centerpoint Mall is a 383,000-square-foot vibrant, mixed-use shopping center with a variety of national and local retail stores located in the center of Oxnard.
MEMBER MESSAGES
5 THINGS WE DID FOR YOU IN THE PAST WEEK
1.Rendered public comments at the October 17 city council meeting urging the body not to take a position on Southern California Edison rates. (They did not see things our way and voted 3 to 2 to officially oppose the rates.)

2.Held and Executive Committee meeting where the Chamber’s financial reports were studied in detail.

3.Provided professional contacts and introductions at the Happy Hour 1.5 held at the Tower Club . It was also a celebration of their 30th anniversary! 

4.Nancy Lindholm attended at Board meeting of the Western Association of Chamber Executives where trends and best practices were exchanged.

5.Represented the Chamber at the Oxnard Convention & Visitors Bureau Board meeting to assure the entire business community is promoted along with the hospitality industry.    
CAL CHAMBER NEWS
WHAT EMPLOYERS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT EMERGENCIES AND THE WORKPLACE
In light of various emergencies and disasters throughout the state, the California Chamber of Commerce is educating employers about a few things they should know about paying employees, leaves of absences and planning ahead in emergencies.

CHAIRMAN'S CLUB
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