January 16, 2018
THE NEWS YOU NEED
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.
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.

Message from our CEO - Nancy Lindholm

DESPITE OUR CHALLENGES, OXNARD IS A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK

Oxnard sure has more than its fair share of challenges these days. With the city council recall looming, the city being threatened to create electorate districts, and changes in the top management at city hall it’s a wonder anything gets done. But aside from all of the distractions, we should count our blessings.

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.

LAST CALL FOR 2018 LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

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.

CALENDAR

JANUARY 17
3:00PM
Executive Committee

JANUARY 18
11:30AM-1:30PM

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 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

MARCH 8
8:00AM-9:00AM
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
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.

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.
MEMBER MESSAGES
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.OXYP (Oxnard Young Professionals) kicked off 2018 with their monthly meeting. They have lots of activities planned. Contact Janet Pozos in the Chamber office if you would like to join the group.

2.Oxnard Leadership held its 2018 welcome reception for this year’s program. There is still time to join the class before the first session on January 19!

3.Had a meeting of the Military Appreciation Committee where they discussed this year’s Military Appreciation Dinner and potential keynote speakers.

4.Represented the Chamber membership at St. John’s Hospital’s groundbreaking ceremony. Click here to see the improvements that are under construction.

5.Celebrated the grand opening of The Annex at the Collection with a joint ribbon cutting ceremony with the Camarillo and Ventura Chambers of Commerce.
CAL CHAMBER NEWS
GOVERNOR CALLS FOR FISCAL PRUDENCE WITH BUDGET PLAN
Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. this week proposed the final budget of his gubernatorial career, proposing to spend a record $190 billion without raising taxes and setting aside $13 billion in a rainy-day reserve.

For the first time since 1998, it appears that a retiring governor will not pass along a budget deficit to his successor. Nonetheless, the Governor insisted that fiscal prudence must guide decisions this year, emphasizing that “we prepare for the recession, not when it comes, but years before.”

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