December 18, 2018
Our next issue of the Business Voice will be on January 8, 2019 
THE NEWS YOU NEED
ADVERTISING IN 2019 GUID E CURRENTLY AVAILABLE

Premium Placements Going Fast

One of the Chamber’s signature publications is its annual Business and Community Guide. Advertising sales are now open for the 2019 edition. 

As with past editions, the 2019 Guide will be distributed all over town. Most of the hotels in Oxnard make it available to their guests. With its eye-catching cover and beautiful photography, the Guide is something people hold onto and use as a buying reference. ​

IRS ANNOUNCES 2019 STANDARD MILEAGE RATES

The Internal Revenue Service recently issued the 2019 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes.

Beginning on Jan. 1, 2019, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (also vans, pickups or panel trucks) will be:

SAVE THE DATE – ANNUAL MEETING IS JANUARY 31

The Chamber's Annual Meeting and Installation of Officers will be held on Thursday, January 31. The annual event is an opportunity for Chamber members to hear the organization's recent accomplishments and what is on the priority list for the coming year. It is also a chance for members to get to know the Board of Directors and Officers.

The 2019 Annual Meeting and Installation of Officers will be at the Residence Inn on Vineyard Avenue. Sponsorships are available! Help support the Chamber as it kicks off the New Year.

Message from our Chair - Stacy Miller

OXNARD CHAMBER CELEBRATES AN AMAZING YEAR!

The Oxnard Chamber of Commerce is pleased to share a number of great accomplishments for 2018 that reflect a strong and growing business community. 

This year, we celebrated 110 years of service to the Oxnard business community. While business has changed dramatically over the last century-plus, your Chamber’s commitment to helping businesses thrive in Oxnard remains steadfast.

CHAMBER ELECTS 2019 OFFICERS

At its December 6 meeting, the Oxnard Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors elected the 2019 Officers. Most of the faces will be quite familiar, as there wasn't much change from the later part of 2018.

Members may recall we had changes in officers mid-year in 2018 due to the relocation of the Board chair. Chair-Elect Stacy Miller stepped up to fill the vacancy at the end of April, and has agreed to stay in that position through 2019. Stacy is the principal of Stacy Miller Public Affairs.

Last call for 2019 applicants!

BECOME THE LEADER YOUR COMMUNITY NEEDS!  
  
Oxnard Leadership's 2019 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.

ORDER TODAY !!!

NEW EMPLOYMENT POSTERS ARE REQUIRED JANUARY 1, 2019
 
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.

CALENDAR

DECEMBER 24 - 25
Chamber Closed
Christmas

DECEMBER 31 - JANUARY 1
Chamber Closed
New Year's Day

JANUARY 3
12:30PM-1:30PM
Chamber Ambassadors Committee

JANUARY 9
9:00AM-10:00AM
Oxnard Young Professionals Committee Meeting

JANUARY 10
8:00AM
Military Appreciation Committee

JANUARY 14
Noon-1:30PM

JANUARY 17
4:00PM-7:00PM

JANUARY 21

JANUARY 23
4:30PM-7:00PM

JANUARY 24
Noon-1:30PM

JANUARY 25
8:30AM-9:30AM
Oxnard Young Professionals Breakfast

JANUARY 31
11:30AM-1:30PM

FEBRUARY 6
12:30PM-1:30PM

FEBRUARY 11
Noon-1:30PM

FEBRUARY 13
9:00AM-10:00AM
Oxnard Young Professionals Committee Meeting

FEBRUARY 14
8:00AM - 9:00AM

FEBRUARY 18
CHAMBER CLOSED
Presidents Day

FEBRUARY 20
5:00PM-6:30PM

FEBRUARY 21
11:30AM-1:30PM
Knowledge & Networking Lunch

FEBRUARY 28
Noon-1:30PM
Wishing you all the best for the Holiday Season and a prosperous New Year.

From the Oxnard Chamber Staff
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Zierhut Consulting, LLC
805) 767-0293
trevor.zierhut@gmail.com

Assists industry clients with government relations and political consulting, navigating regulatory and policy obstacles to further success. Currently representing clients in Ventura and Santa Barbara County in the Energy Industry, Economic Development , and candidates for County office.

Santa Barbara Designs
201 North Rice Avenue
Suite K
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 263-7729

From coast to coast and continent to continent, the elegant outdoor umbrellas by Santa Barbara Designs grace the exteriors of the world’s finest private residences, yacht clubs, luxury hotels, exclusive restaurants and high-profile corporate facilities. With a style for every aesthetic and a size for every space, Santa Barbara Designs is the preferred resource for an international set of design professionals, time after time, project after project.

Platinum Tow & Transport
938 Verdulera Street
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 987-3345

We strive to maintain the highest standards while exceeding customer expectations at all levels. Since our inception we have put our customers first and focused on providing the best vehicle towing service available.
We offer a wide variety of professional towing, commercial and private vehicle transport, parking enforcement and vehicle recovery services – on road and off road. 
Sherwin-Williams
2011 Auto Center Drive
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 278-9387

For more than 150 years, Sherwin-Williams has been an industry leader in the development of technologically advanced paint and coatings. As the nation’s largest specialty retailer of paint and painting supplies, Sherwin-Williams is dedicated to supporting both do-it-yourselfers and painting professionals with exceptional and exclusive products, resources to make confident color selections and expert, personalized service at its more than 4,200 neighborhood stores across North America.

KeVita, Inc. - PepsiCo
300 North Elevar Street
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 200-2248

KeVita was founded in 2009 when organic winemaker Bill Moses and holistic nutritionist Chakra Earthsong joined forces in Ojai, California. Together, the pair turned the art and science of creating probiotic drinks into a full-fledged business, growing their word-of-mouth reputation into a nationally distributed brand within the first year.

Braveheart Brewing LLC
720 Arcturus Avenue
Oxnard, CA 93033
(805) 216-8774

Braveheart Brewing is an idea born of individuals with a heart for service and a desire to give back to those who defend our freedom. Award winning brewer and Veteran Greg Wales has lent his talents to the mission, creating craft beer that truly “tastes good and does good.”
Members can submit a press release or event flyer
to be shared with our members and
social media followers!
MEMBER MESSAGES
Oxnard Chamber Toastmasters Coming 2019!

Do you want to become a confident public speaker and strong leader? If so,Toastmasters is the place for you.

January 23rd, 2019 - Open House and Kickoff Meeting!
2nd and 4th Wednesdays @ 12:00PM-1:30PM | Beginning January 23rd

CLICK HERE - For More information
5 THINGS WE DID FOR YOU IN THE PAST WEEK  
1.Represented the business community at the city council meeting where the newly elected and re-elected council members were sworn into office.

2.The OXYP (Young Professionals) group collected gifts cards and presented them to teens at the Oxnard Boys & Girls Club for a holiday treat.

3.Held an Oxnard Leadership Steering Committee meeting to work on the 2019 program.

4.Graduated the 2018 cohort of Oxnard Leadership at the December 13 Knowledge & Networking Lunch.

5.Featured speaker, John Drew, provided attendees of the Knowledge & Networking Lunch with a lot of food-for-thought regarding international trade and currency markets.
CAL CHAMBER NEWS
Economic Advisory Council: Data Showing Balanced Growth Contrasts with Public Pessimism on State of Economy
The outlook for the U.S. economy hasn’t changed much over the course of 2018, despite the fact that the nation is on the edge of the longest economic expansion in the nation’s history. Growth has progressed at a steady, sustainable pace since the 2015 commodity bust and mild economic slowdown that occurred that year, according to a recent report by the California Chamber of Commerce Economic Advisory Council.

CHAIRMAN'S CLUB