October 10, 2017
THE NEWS YOU NEED
CHAMBER HOSTS ASSEMBLYMEMBER IRWIN THURSDAY

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.


CHAMBER ADDS EXPERT PANEL TO OXNARD BUSINESS OUTLOOK LINEUP

Title Sponsor: Umpqua Bank

The Oxnard Business Outlook is an annual program of the Oxnard Chamber of Commerce. Each year we look at a different segment of the economy that is integral to our business community. In the past couple of years we have focused on agriculture and tourism. In 2017 we are taking a look into the future of healthcare – how will it be delivered and how will we pay for it?

MEMBER SURVEY GIVES CHAMBER GUIDANCE

The Western Association of Chamber Executives (WACE) launched a survey for the Oxnard Chamber this morning. Email messages with a link to the brief survey were sent to the main contact person on file for each member.

Message from our CEO - Nancy Lindholm

CHAMBER ADOPTS REVISED IMMIGRATION REFORM POLICY

The Oxnard Chamber drafted an Immigration Reform position in 2007. We sent it to then Congresswoman Lois Capps every time the topic came up in Washington, DC. Unfortunately the issue was placed on hold numerous times because other, more pressing matters surfaced. In addition, the topic was never broached during election years, which is every other year for Congress.

CALENDAR

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

NOVEMBER 10
CLOSED

NOVEMBER 13
NOON-1:30PM

NOVEMBER 15
3:00PM
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.

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
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. provide preventative maintenance and project solutions for commercial and industrial customers throughout Central California, North Los Angeles County and the Central Coast. Our 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 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.

Brusco Tug & Barge Inc.
567 W. Channel Islands Blvd. #427
Port Hueneme, CA 93041
(805) 986-1600
Referred by: Michael Wynn Song

Brusco offers contractors and builders a complete range of services including the moving of prefabricated components, raw materials, aggregates, jetty rock, and construction equipment.
MEMBER MESSAGES
5 THINGS WE DID FOR YOU IN THE PAST WEEK
1.Chamber staff participated in a webinar with the Western Association of Chamber Executives to pick up some tips on marketing to Millennials.

2.Met with management from the city of Oxnard regarding permit procedures and the logistics of moving projects through the process.

3.The Oxnard Leadership steering committee met to finalize the 2017 program and work on the 2018 edition. The curriculum seems to get better every year!

4.Held a Military Appreciation Committee meeting to debrief the September 29 dinner and note the very few and minor items to improve on for next year.

5.The Business Advocacy Committee met to look at the city’s Mid Cycle Housing Element Update .
CAL CHAMBER NEWS
HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE NEXT ROUND OF MINIMUM WAGE CHANGES
Wage and hour changes are on the horizon once again.

In 2016, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. signed SB 3, making California the first state in the nation that committed to raising the minimum wage to $15 per hour statewide. Under the bill, California’s minimum wage increases annually so it hits $15 per hour for all businesses by 2023

CHAIRMAN'S CLUB