January 9, 2018
THE NEWS YOU NEED
ANNUAL MEETING AND INSTALLATION JANUARY 18

Michael Wynn Song is the Vice President of Community Relations at Glovis America, Inc. Glovis imports and processes Hyundais and Kias that come through the Port of Hueneme. He also manages all of the Korean car inventory stored at airports and other locations in western Ventura County. In addition to all he does for Glovis, he will be the Chair of the Board of Directors for the Oxnard Chamber in 2018.

Sponsorships available

THINKING ABOUT RUNNING FOR PUBLIC OFFICE?

Candidate Training on January 20

The Oxnard Chamber has partnered with the Chambers of Commerce Alliance of Ventura & Santa Barbara Counties to present a half-day session on running a campaign and what it takes to seek elected office. Click here for details.
CHAIRMAN'S AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE TO BE PRESENTED AT ANNUAL MEETING

What do these names all have in common?

Fred Ferro
Stacy Miller
Laura Mullen
Mark Spellman
Michael Wynn Song
St. John’s Regional Medical Center
Umpqua Bank

They will all appear on awards at the Chamber’s Annual Meeting & Installation of Directors on January 18.

Message from our Chair - Michael Wynn Song

ENHANCING THE BUSINESS CLIMATE

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 10
9:00AM-10:00AM

JANUARY 11
8:00AM-9:00AM

JANUARY 15
Chamber Office Closed
Martin Luther King Day

JANUARY 17
3:00PM
Executive Committee

JANUARY 18
11:30AM-1:30PM

JANUARY 25
Noon-1:30PM

FEBRUARY 6
Noon-1:00PM

FEBRUARY 8
8:00AM-9:00AM

FEBRUARY 8
11:30AM-1:30PM

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
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
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.

The Pierpont Inn
550 Sanjon Rd.
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 643-0245

Entertaining guests since 1910, The Pierpont Inn is a historic boutique hotel featuring 77 charming guest rooms and spacious suites. Boasting spectacular ocean views, outstanding customer service and a beautifully landscaped Rose Garden and Ocean Bluff, they're Ventura’s premier destination hotel for vacations and road trips as well as weddings, meetings and special events.

Sunset Dental
451 W. Gonzales, Suite 160
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 988-3303

Sunset Dental believes in treating you like family. Dr. Atanay and his staff are knowledgeable in all aspects of general dentistry. Call them today to see what Sunset Dental can do for you.
SunOpta
2640 Sturgis Road
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 432-7299
Referred by Jesse Cavillo

SunOpta Inc. is a leading global company focused on organic, non-genetically modified ("non-GMO") and specialty foods. SunOpta specializes in the sourcing, processing and packaging of organic and non-GMO food products, integrated from seed through packaged products; with a focus on strategic vertically integrated business models.

Ravello Holdings (The Gallery)
12424 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90025

The Gallery at River Ridge™ will boast luxurious new homes for prospective buyers. Adjacent to the River Ridge Golf Course and minutes from The Collections center in Oxnard, The Gallery’s gated community offers detached homes and attached duplexes and will be ready for occupancy as early as Winter 2017.

Frontier Communications
2535 Hillcrest Drive
Newbury Park, CA 93010
(805) 390-1167

At Frontier, they create more than just digital connections. They create human ones. Get Internet, TV, and Voice Service that make your life easier.
MEMBER MESSAGES
GROUNDBREAKING CELEBRATION

Building the Hospital of the Future:

The Modernization and Expansion Project at St. John's Regional Medical Center

Please join them for a special ceremony and reception, as they break ground on several exciting projects bringing excellent healthcare to our community

Date: Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018 | Time: 3 p.m.- 5 p.m. St. John's Regional Medical Center, Garden at front entrance

Join Us
FEBRUARY 22 | 5:00PM-7:30PM
To Celebrate the Newly Remodeled
5 THINGS WE DID FOR YOU IN THE PAST WEEK
1.Represented the business community and Chamber members at a special meeting of the Oxnard City Council to address the issue of district-based elections.

2.Participated on a legislative conference call with policy experts from the California Chamber of Commerce.

3.Held an Oxnard Leadership Steering Committee meeting as we prepared to kick off the 2018 program.

4.Hosted a city of Oxnard presentation on Community Choice Energy programs and the city’s plans to participate in one.

5.Had the first 2018 meeting of the Oxnard Chamber Ambassadors – our volunteers who act as the welcoming committee for the organization.
CAL CHAMBER NEWS
CALIFORNIAS CAN LEGALLY BUY WEED BUT EMPLOYERS CAN STILL KEEP A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
Last week, California businesses began to legally sell recreational marijuana in California. More than  400 state licenses have been issued so far, but the rollout may be slow. Cities or counties must first approve commercial marijuana sales, and localities can choose to ban or restrict recreational marijuana shops.

CHAIRMAN'S CLUB
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