October 17, 2017
THE NEWS YOU NEED
STATE AND LOCAL EXPERTS TO SHARE INSIGHTS ON THE FUTURE OF HEALTHCARE

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?

CHAMBER REMAINS STRONG ADVOCATE FOR FISHERMAN'S WHARF PROJECT

Last Thursday 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.

ALL WORK AND NO PLAY...

Join the Oxnard Chamber for live entertainment, hors d’oeuvres and drink specials while we help the Tower Club celebrate its 30th anniversary at our Happy Hour 1.5 on October 18.

We'll be at the top of the tower (300 E. Esplanade Drive, 22nd Floor) tomorrow from 5:30 to 7:00, so stop by and join us. Meet some new people or say hello to old friends. It's free to attend!

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.

Message from our Chair - Amy Fonzo

NEW TOYS BRING NEW REGULATIONS

As I was surveying all the local progress to our economy while in one of Aspen Helicopters’ aircrafts on a recent Oxnard Chamber business visit, I couldn’t help feeling that this must be what it’s like to be a drone. At approximately 1,500 feet above the ground, we had an excellent aerial view of Oxnard’s impressive business growth and beautiful landscapes.

CALENDAR

OCTOBER 18
3:00PM

OCTOBER 18
5:30PM-7:00PM

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
MEMBER NEWS
FALL 2017 JOB FAIR

Fall into a new job with Express. Express Employment Professionals will be hosting a job fair Saturday, November 11 from 8:30AM to 1:30PM. There will be games to play, prizes to win and delicious food to eat!

ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS

El Concilio's 29th Annual Latino Leadership Awards is currently accepting nominations of individuals and/or businesses that have made a significant contribution to the betterment of Ventura County's Latino community. Deadline is December 1, 2017 @ 5:00PM.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
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.

BMI-PacWest, Inc.
PO Box 279
Tulare, CA 93275
(800) 698-4264

BMI-PacWest, Inc. provides preventative maintenance and project solutions for commercial and industrial customers throughout Central California, North Los Angeles County and the Central Coast. Their proactive service programs support critical heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems – both in comfort and process applications.
Prototypes Women's Center
2150 N. Victoria Avenue
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 382-6296

Prototypes’ mission is to rebuild the lives of women, children and communities impacted by substance abuse, mental illness and domestic violence.

Star World
1331 W Channel Islands Boulevard
Channel Islands, CA 93033
(747) 900-4300
Referred by: Mark Spellman

Star World, a new retail store is betting on its responsive retail approach that promises shoppers a revolutionary shopping experience driven by technology. They feature a large selection of quality technology, home and fashion products for your living room, bedroom, dining room, and home office.

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

El Concilio has been providing access and guidance to the Latino Community since 1975, serving over 20,000 client contacts per year. They provide direct assistance and educational programs to the underserved Latino Community.
MEMBER MESSAGES
5 THINGS WE DID FOR YOU IN THE PAST WEEK
1.Communicated the Chamber’s opposition to converting industrial land to housing. While we are very concerned about housing supplies, placing it on a parcel surrounded by industrial uses will only create problems.

2.Conducted a business visit with Oxnard’s city manager at Canteen Food and Vending of Coastal California , a family owned and established business in Oxnard.

3.Welcomed Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin at the October Knowledge & Networking Lunch where she provided attendees with updates on the latest legislative activities.

4.Attended a California Coastal Commission meeting to support the redevelopment of Fisherman’s Wharf in Channel Islands Harbor.

5.Provided a letter of support for the city of Oxnard’s efforts to lure Amazon to build their second headquarters here.
CAL CHAMBER NEWS
Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. signed legislation on October 12  mandating that small businesses provide a new protected leave of absence.

SB 63 (Jackson; D-Santa Barbara)  was identified by the California Chamber of Commerce as a job killer.

CHAIRMAN'S CLUB
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