Weekly News From the Greater Conejo Valley Chamber

Exhibit Your Business at the Largest Mixer of the Year: MIXPO

Wednesday, March 15 | 5:30-7:30 p.m.
The Agoura Hills Recreation & Events Center
MIXPO is our largest mixer of the year and one of only two exhibition opportunities the Chamber offers throughout the year. Don't miss out on the chance to exhibit your business and meet over 150 business professionals while enjoying food, beverage and live entertainment! Limited spaces available; business booths are $165*. Any restaurants serving food or beverage are FREE. Claim your booth and register online by Monday, March 6.

*Please note only Chamber members are permitted to exhibit at this event.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Wed., Feb. 22 6-8 p.m.	Emerging Leaders Special Event @ The Stadium
Thurs., Feb. 23 4:30-5:30 p.m.	Ribbon Cutting Ceremony @ Pure Barre Westlake Village
Wed., March 1 6-7:30 p.m.	Emerging Leaders Happy Hour @ Twisted Oak Tavern
Thurs., March 2 3-4:30 p.m.	Education & Workforce Development Committee @ Chamber Conference Room
Fri., March 3 7:30-9 a.m.	Jump Start Networking Breakfast @ Pepperdine University

MEMBER MESSAGES

Investor / Startup / Job Fair

Tuesday, February 28 | 3 - 7 p.m.
Agoura Hills Recreation & Events Center
805 Startups has partnered with the City of Agoura Hills to hold their second Startup/Job Fair of 2017. Explore the expo floor to discover and meet startups, SMBs and corporations from across our region of California. Guests will also have the opportunity to learn from a panel of insiders and investors on "How to Start a Startup" as well as a "Fundraising & Exit Strategies".
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Strategies to Help You Make Better Decisions

Thursday, February 23 | 1-2:30 p.m.
Fairway Room, Westlake Village Inn
Join Ameriprise Financial for an Informative meeting titled "My Brain Made Me Do It." The presentation will focus on how our decision-making process contributes to common investment mistakes. Luncheon will be served and reservations are required. For more information, click here.

Career & Intern Expo at California Lutheran University

Tuesday, March 7 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Quad-Flagpoles-Outdoors, California Lutheran University
Our largest event of the year gives employers an opportunity to meet and potentially recruit new staff members to fill vacant positions or upcoming internship opportunities. If your business is interested in becoming one of the featured employers, register online or for more information click here.

Travel to Cuba with the Chamber in 2017!

Wednesday, March 15 | 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Chamber Conference Room
The Greater Conejo Valley Chamber is excited to offer two value-priced trips to Cuba departing in November and December 2017! Each 9-day tour will begin in Miami and travel throughout Cuba discovering its rich heritage and vibrant culture. If you're interested in learning more about these trips, attend the Chamber's information meeting on March 15. For questions or to RSVP to the information meeting, contact Adam Haverstock at ahaverstock@conejochamber.orgor call 805.370.0035.
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Oaks Christian School Annual Gala Dinner Auction

Saturday, March 18 | 6-10 p.m.
Four Seasons Hotel, Westlake Village
Join Oaks Christian School (OCS) for their largest fundraiser of the year celebrating in style with the theme California Dreamin'. The evening will feature an extraordinary silent and live auction, celebrity auctioneers, and live entertainment and dancing. Tickets are $300 per person for the evening or $100 per person for the silent auction cocktail reception only. Register online through March 13. OCS is offering sponsorship opportunities and has several different levels and packages available. Click here to learn more about sponsorship opportunities or contact OCS Events Coordinator Monika Evans at mevans@oakschristian.org.

Building Your Best Team Ever - Leadership Training Summits for Chamber Board Members & CEOs

Thursday, April 6 | 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Sheraton Agoura Hills Hotel
Friday, April 7 | 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Torrance Area Chamber
The Southern California Association of Chamber Executives presents this one-day intensive and interactive leadership training focused on providing strategies to building an effective and dynamic leadership team at the chamber. Topics will include: new research on the chamber brand, current trends in the chamber industry, understanding the roles and responsibilities of the team, best practices to help a chamber survive, thrive and lead with excellence, traits of effective chamber leaders and leading chambers of commerce. To register online, click here.

CHAMBER NEWS

eCertify: Export with Ease and Efficiency

The Chamber is happy to offer Certificate of Origin (CO) authentication through eCertify, an efficient online service that allows companies to process COs electronically. eCertify provides exporters and freight forwarders with a streamlined, time-saving and user-friendly way to authenticate your COs. Benefits include: saves money, eliminates paper-based processing, fast turnaround times, increased compliance and record keeping. eCertifty is available to member and non-member businesses; Chamber members receive a substantial discount. Click here to register online or call the Chamber at 805.370.0035 for more information.