September 26, 2017
THE NEWS YOU NEED
CHAMBER TAKES BUSINESS VISITS PROGRAM TO NEW HEIGHTS!

This month the Chamber visited Aspen Helicopters with City Manager Greg Nyhoff, Police Chief Scott Whitney, and Chamber Chair Amy Fonzo. Charlie McLaughlin was the very accommodating host. Like most business visits, we learned a lot about the work Aspen does locally and throughout the U.S. In addition to support of our ag industry, they do a lot of work for the Navy, the Department of Forestry, and offer executive charters.

ASSEMBLYMEMBER JACQUI IRWIN TO SPEAK AT OCTOBER CHAMBER LUNCH

Now that our state legislators have completed their work in Sacramento for 2017, Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin will address the Oxnard Chamber at its Knowledge & Networking luncheon on October 12. Attendees will hear about the tough decisions Ms. Irwin faced during a year of major issues.


WORK RE-VERIFICATION NOT REQUIRED WITH DACA DECISION

Last week California Labor and Workforce Development Agency Secretary David M. Lanier issued the following statement that the decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) does not require employers to re-verify work authorization documents:

CHAMBER APPLAUDS SPONSORS OF MILITARY APPRECIATION DINNER 

The Military Appreciation Dinner may be an annual event for the Oxnard Chamber, but it is a once-in-a-lifetime occurrence for the enlisted personnel being honored.

Message from our CEO - Nancy Fonzo

CITY AND COUNTY NEED TO BURY THE HATCHET

I have always been a live and let live kind of person. I don't like conflicts. I prefer harmony over anarchy. Unfortunately controversy crosses my path more often than I like. Occupational hazard, I guess.

CHAMBER MOURNS THE PASSING OF TOM BEARDSLEY  
 
2008 Chairman of the Chamber Board, Tom Beardsley, passed away on September 20 following a cardiac incident. Tom was the owner of Beardsley and Son, a fertilizer company started by his father. Tom was born in Oxnard and spent most of his life here. Tom brought many ag-related businesses into the Oxnard Chamber during his tenure on the Board.

He will certainly be missed by all who knew him. Our sincere condolences go out to his wife Paulette, daughter Melinda, and all his family and friends.
CALENDAR

SEPTEMBER 28
Noon-1:30PM

SEPTEMBER 29
6:00PM-9:00PM

OCTOBER 3
Noon-1:00PM

OCTOBER 5
8:00AM -9:00AM

OCTOBER 9
Noon-1:30PM

OCTOBER 11
9:00AM-10:00AM

OCTOBER 12
Noon-1:30PM

OCTOBER 18
3:00PM

OCTOBER 18
5:30PM-7:00PM

NOVEMBER 2
8:00AM-9:00AM

NOVEMBER 3
8:00AM-3:00PM

NOVEMBER 7
Noon-1:00PM

NOVEMBER 8
9:00AM-10:00AM

NOVEMBER 9
11:30AM-1:30PM
MEMBER NEWS
FESTIVE FALL FUN-ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR PUMPKIN PATCHES IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TAKES SHAPE

Last year’s pumpkin patch at Limoneira Ranch drew over twenty thousand people from far and wide, and this year’s patch is pushing the "Wow" factor even higher.

BRAS FOR A CAUSE

Soroptimist International of Oxnard presents Bras for a Cause, Sunday, October 22, 2017 1:00PM-4:30PM.
Benefiting mastectomy patients of St. John's Cancer Center through loving distribution of Comfort Care Kits. 

Holly N. Nash | 805.218.4322 | hnash805@aol.com

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

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

Brusco Tug & Barge Inc.
567 W. Channel Islands Blvd. #427
Port Hueneme, CA 93041
(805) 986-1600
Referred by: Michael Wynn Song
DRAGG Inc.
300 Graves Avenue Suite F
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 973-7244
Referred by: Heather Williams

Los Agaves Restaurant
2751 Park View Court
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 770-3670

Grocery Outlet
920 N. Ventura Road
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 797-84869
MEMBER MESSAGES
5 THINGS WE DID FOR YOU IN THE PAST WEEK
1.Attended a Ventura County CoLAB meeting where the county of Ventura and city of Oxnard presented plans for the new Rice Avenue overpass of the railroad tracks near Fifth Street. Great solution to cure the dangers currently at that intersection. We’ll share information on the project as it moves forward.

2.Held an Executive Committee meeting where the Chamber’s financial statements were thoroughly reviewed. Good to know our members’ investments are being carefully watched.

3.Held a Happy Hour 1.5 mixer at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Oxnard. It was great to have a lot of first-time visitors there.

4.Had a business visit at Aspen Helicopters with the City Manager, Police Chief, and Chamber Chair. The helicopter tour of Oxnard was fabulous and eye-opening!! Thank you, Charlie McLaughlin!!!

5.Sent a veto request letter to Governor Jerry Brown on SB 33 , Senator Hannah Beth Jackson’s legislation that would require employers with 20 or more employees to provide up to 7 months for maternity / paternity leave.
CAL CHAMBER NEWS
CALCHAMBER-BACKED BILLS TO EASE HOUSING CRISIS GO TO GOVERNOR
Several bills supported by the California Chamber of Commerce to encourage local governments to approve new housing projects passed the Legislature on the last day of the session and are on their way to the Governor.

CHAIRMAN'S CLUB
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