April 24, 2018
THE NEWS YOU NEED
BUSINESS NEEDS TO BE ACTIVE PLAYER IN POLITICAL ARENA

Oxnard will hold its special city council recall election next Tuesday. Business leaders are strongly encouraged to participate by voting and urging employees, colleagues and family members to do the same. The recall election will likely see a very light voter turnout (maybe 10%).

CHAMBER HEADS TO SACRAMENTO TO REPRESENT BUSINESS

A delegation of business leaders will be headed to Sacramento May 22-24 to voice concerns over pending legislation deemed harmful to the economy and the ability for business to prosper and create jobs.

The Capitol visit will be in conjunction with the members of the Chambers of Commerce Alliance of Ventura & Santa Barbara Counties. The Alliance's Sacramento-based lobbyist will coordinate a series of meetings with our legislators and their staff, as well as key committee chairs.

TACKLING HOMELESSNESS IN VENTURA COUNTY

Find out what collaboration is taking place on May 10 Knowledge & Networking Lunch

Christy Madden is a Sr. Deputy Executive Officer for Community Development Division in County Executive Office, administering HUD Entitlement grants and Countywide Continuum of Care funding for homeless programs and services. She actively participates in several County initiatives including Pay for Success, promoting outcomes-based contracting, innovative financing, data integration, and pursuing system improvements to enhance service delivery by strengthening community, non-profit, and local government partnerships.

HOST A CHAMBER MIXER!

Mixers are an ideal opportunity to gain exposure for your business

Hosts benefit from a large, positive, diverse, business-oriented crowd. Happy Hour 1.5s are well attended networking events that offer participants a way to connect with potential customers and influential people.

If you are interested in hosting a Happy Hour 1.5, please contact Sharen Strong via email or at 805-983-6118 x1.
CALENDAR

APRIL 26
NOON - 1:30PM

APRIL 27
8:15AM-9:15AM

APRIL 27
11:30AM-1:30PM

MAY 9
9:00AM-10:00AM

MAY 9
5:00PM-6:00PM

MAY 10
8:00AM-9:00AM

MAY 10
11:30AM-1:30PM

MAY 14
NOON-1:30PM

MAY 16
3:00PM

MAY 21
NOON-1:30PM

MAY 22
8:15AM-9:15AM
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
IBEW Local No. 952
3994 E. Main Street
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 642-2149

IBEW Local 952 represent professionals in the electrical trade and share long-standing partnerships with over 100 electrical contractors dedicated to providing safe, efficient, and reliable electrical installations to all their customers.

Ventura Citizens for Energy Independence
PO Box 6369
Ventura, CA 93006
Referred by: Amy Fonzo

Californians for Energy Independence is a coalition that supports state and local policies that allow for continued domestic energy production and opposes those policies – such as oil taxes and energy bans – that would hinder production and increase reliance on foreign oil.

New American Funding
113 Los Altos Street
Oxnard, CA 93035

At New American Funding, their mission is to provide homeowners and future homeowners a variety of home financing options at competitive rates; fulfilling their needs in a manner that enhances their standard of living in realizing the American Dream . At New American Funding, their mission is to provide homeowners and future homeowners a variety of home financing options at competitive rates; fulfilling their needs in a manner that enhances their standard of living in realizing the American Dream.
Ageless Men's Health
2750 Park View Court, Suite 250
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 278-1688

Ageless Men’s Health has been dedicated to assisting men with low testosterone levels since opening our first clinic in 2007. They are dedicated to helping clients with low testosterone levels “lose years of age”, and increase their performance on a day-to-day basis.

Sleep Number
2740 Portico Way, Space 2326
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 654-0525

As the leader in sleep innovation, Sleep Number Corporation delivers the best quality sleep through effortless, adjustable comfort and biometric sleep tracking. Sleep Number is a visionary in health and wellness, proving the connection between quality sleep and wellbeing.

John Cole Marketing
79 E. Daily Drive Suite 122
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 209-9108

John Cole Marketing is a leading marketing company to help with your branding needs. Your branding is their top of mind, whether that is with custom branded merchandise, custom print materials or marketing campaigns they have you covered. With their supply chain resources they've been able to deliver the most unique and creative branded products to meet their clients' needs. Your company's branding is key to marketing success, John Cole Marketing will deliver all of your branding desires while generating the most exposure possible.
MEMBER MESSAGES
WOMEN UNITED TO HOST SECOND ANNUAL LUNCHEON

Women United, an affinity group within United Way of Ventura County is hosting its second Annual Luncheon on Thursday, May 17 at the California Lutheran University, Gilbert Sports & Fitness Center.  

ROCK SOLID LEADERSHIP SEMINAR

"4 SIMPLE STEPS TO BUILDING WINNING TEAMS"

A condensed 90 minute Leadership Training with Emotional Intelligence experts Dr. Laura Ciel and William Poett, co-authors of Rock Solid From the Bedroom to the Boardroom.

5 THINGS WE DID FOR YOU IN THE PAST WEEK
1. Facilitated a Happy Hour 1.5 and ribbon cutting ceremony at Los Agaves Restaurant at The Collection at RiverPark .

2. Partnered with a network of chambers of commerce throughout California to exchange best practices in the field of workforce development, specifically with intern programs.

3. Participated on a conference call with the California Chamber of Commerce regarding the status of various pieces of legislation moving through Sacramento.

4. Had “History Day” for the Oxnard Leadership program where participants learned all kinds of things about Oxnard’s past.

5 .Co-authored an opinion piece in the Ventura County Star regarding an Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin bill (AB 2770), which would allow employers to share information about sexual harassment investigations in the workplace.
CAL CHAMBER NEWS
The California Chamber of Commerce has released its list of job creator bills, calling attention to 11 bills that will stimulate the economy and improve the state’s jobs climate.

Since 2008, the CalChamber has identified bills that will encourage employers to invest resources back into the economy and local communities rather than spend them on unnecessary government-imposed costs.

CHAIRMAN'S CLUB