November 28, 2017
THE NEWS YOU NEED
EMPLOYERS
NEED TO ADHERE TO NEW LEAVE OF ABSENCE LAW

This is the fourth in a series of articles on changes to 2018 employment laws. An important new law requires small employers to provide new parents with up to 12 workweeks of unpaid leave. Other laws affect state wage replacement benefits.

CHAMBER PRESENTS: CONCERNS REGARDING IDENTITY THEFT AND STEPS FOR PROTECTION 

It’s a crazy world we live in! Most of our lives leave digital footprints everywhere we go. With massive data breaches (Equifax) being more common than not, how can we protect our identity and the identities of our customers?

We’re going to find out at the December 14 Knowledge & Networking lunch where Identity Theft expert, Maureen Rodriguez, will address this important topic.

NOW IS THE TIME TO ORDER 2018 EMPLOYMENT POSTERS

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.

BECOME THE LEADER YOUR COMMUNITY NEEDS!

2018 Leadership Deadline Approaching

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. A successful candidate should possess a passion for self-improvement with the goal of assisting others.

Message from our CEO - Nancy Lindholm

NO EASY ANSWERS TO HEALTHCARE DILEMMA

On November 9 the Oxnard Chamber convened policy experts to have a frank discussion about the healthcare system in our state and our country. Featured at the Oxnard Business Outlook were Loren Kaye, President of the California Foundation for Commerce and Education; Darren Lee, President and CEO of St. John’s Hospitals; Kelly Bruno, President and CEO of than National Health Foundation; Dale Villani, Chief Executive Officer of Gold Coast Health Plan; and Dr. Adam Cavallero of UCLA Health. .

CALENDAR

DECEMBER 1
11:30AM-1:30PM

DECEMBER 5
NOON-1:00PM

DECEMBER 7
DARK

DECEMBER 7
Noon-1:30PM

DECEMBER 9
9:30AM

DECEMBER 11
Noon-1:30PM

DECEMBER 13
9:00AM-10:00AM

DECEMBER 13
3:00PM

DECEMBER 14
Noon-1:30PM

DECEMBER 22
Chamber Office Closed
Christmas Holiday

DECEMBER 25
Chamber Office Closed
Christmas Holiday

JANUARY 1
Chamber Office Closed
New Year's Day

JANUARY 8
Noon-1:30PM

JANUARY 10
9:00AM-10:00AM

JANUARY 15
Chamber Office Closed
Martin Luther King Day

JANUARY 17
3:00PM
Executive Committee

JANUARY 18
11:30AM-1:30PM
MEMBER NEWS
SECOND ANNUAL GIRLS STEM DAY WITH OXNARD UNION
HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

More than 250 middle and high school girls will be participating in the second Girls STEM Day hosted by the Career Education Department of the Oxnard Union High School District.  The event provides opportunities to encourage girls to pursue STEM-related careers. 

TALL SHIPS TO VISIT CHANNEL ISLANDS HARBOR IN DECEMBER 

Ventura County residents and visitors will have an opportunity to raise sails, sing sea shanties, and learn about life on a 19 th -century tall ship when the Hawaiian Chieftain visits the Channel Islands Harbor in December.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
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.
805 Rowing Club
441 Vineyard Drive
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 501-3432

The 805 Rowing Club’s mission is to provide middle and high school students in Ventura county the opportunity to train and compete in the sport of rowing. The 805 Rowing Club is focused on providing a comprehensive training program in order to strengthen its student-athletes’ personal development.

Jeffrey Burum for Congress
1237 S. Victoria Avenue
Oxnard, CA 93035
(805) 775-0504

Jeffrey Burum, is committed to making your voice heard on Capitol Hill. He is a veteran, business owner, retired CPA, and Educator.

Regency Palms Oxnard
1020 Bismarck Way
Oxnard, CA 93033

Welcome to a new kind of senior living. A brand new building with cutting-edge design and state-of-the-art features. A compassionate environment where residents experience a comfortable lifestyle along with the care they need.
MEMBER MESSAGES
CAL CHAMBER NEWS
2018 401k CONTRIBUTION LIMITS RISE 
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS)  announced cost of living adjustments affecting 401(k) pension plans and other retirement-related items for tax year 2018 — including an increase in the amount employees can contribute to their 401(k) plans.

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