Dana Point Chamber of Commerce's Compass Newsletter
The Chamber Compass
Your bi-weekly guide to the news & happenings of Dana Point 
January 20, 2017
Reserve Your Seats Now!


Join the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce as we celebrate our accomplishments in 2016 and honor outgoing chair, Mits Arayama and welcome our chair-elect, Kim Tilly at the 2017 Installation Dinner and Annual Meeting. We will also be inducting our 2017 Board of Directors and honoring:
 
  • The Harbor Grill, 2016 Business of the Year,
  • Bruce L. Beal, 2016 Citizen of the Year
  • 2016 Ambassador of the Year  (it is a SURPRISE!)
 
This year's Installation Dinner will be held at the Dana Point Yacht Club on Thursday January 26th at 6 PM.
 
Tickets are available online until THIS Saturday, January 21st. at Midnight  Please note that there will be no tickets available at the door - you must make your reservation ahead of time.
 
When:  
Thursday Jan. 26, 2017  
6:00 to 8:30 PM
Cost:     
 $80 Members    
 $750 Tables of 10
 $90 Non-Members   
 $850 Tables of 10 
Where: 
 Dana Point Yacht Club
 24399 Dana Drive
 Dana Point, CA 92629
 
EntrĂ©e Choices are:  Prime Rib, Chicken Piccata or Veggie Pasta Primavera
 
Thank you to our event sponsors.  For more information on how to become a sponsor, click here .

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Dana Point Restaurant Week

Don't Miss Out - Dine Out! From January 21-29, join local restaurants in a week long celebration of the unique cuisine, artisan cocktails and decadent desserts offered in Dana Point. Participating restaurants will be providing special menu options and promotions throughout the week. 

Participating restaurants include:


Be sure to share your Restaurant Week photos and experience using #DPRestaurantWeek on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram to be entered to win a $50 gift card to a local participating restaurant!

CalChamber Explains New Laws for 2017
With the new year upon us, the California Chamber of Commerce is reminding businesses about all the 2017 employment laws by presenting handy summaries of new legislation now in effect that will affect the day-to-day operations of California employers.

Some of the new laws, such as the minimum wage increase, make significant changes to California's legal landscape. Other new laws make small changes to different parts of existing law or may affect only employers in specific industries.

Click here for a thorough explanation of these new laws, as well as a helpful infographic.



Graduating high school seniors can earn up to $5,000 to pursue their dreams of a college education!

The Cox Charities Foundation awards college scholarships to graduating high school seniors across our CA service areas: San Diego, Orange County, Palos Verdes, and Santa Barbara. Today's students are pursuing careers that incorporate their passion for giving back and the innovative ways they are impacting their community. From science and engineering to business and 
the arts, Cox Charities is proud to support the accomplishments 
of these remarkable students.

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California employers who provide unemployment insurance must notify all employees that they are eligible for the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). AB 1847, a new law effective January 1, 2017, requires these employers to also notify employees that they may be eligible for the California EITC.

Click here for more information on these new requirements for your business.


Upcoming Chamber Events
Thursday, February 2nd
11:30am to 1:00pm
34085 Pacific Coast Hwy
Dana Point, CA 92629





  Ribbon Cutting Celebration
Friday, February 3rd
4:00pm to 4:30pm
34531 Golden Lantern 
Dana Point, CA 92629

Please join us to celebrate the remodel and expansion of Coffee Importers in the
 Dana Point Harbor!
Thursday February 16th
5:30pm to 7:30pm
Tutor & Spunky's Deli
34085 Pacific Coast Hwy, Suite 116
Dana Point, CA 92629


Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Celebrating 25 Years

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley, which was founded in 1992, have grown tremendously over the past 25 years. The Clubs were founded because there was a desperate need for structured after-school activities for the youth in our community. Starting in a simple trailer near San Juan Hills Elementary school, serving about 35 youth a day, they have grown into a three-branch organization now serving upwards of 500 youth each day in three South Orange County communities!  
 
As they reach of this historic milestone, they will be celebrating their success and thanking all of the parents, businesses, volunteers and investors who have helped the Clubs to become such an integral part of the South Orange County community.  
 

Community News & Events
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THANK YOU TO 
OUR CHAIRMAN CIRCLE SPONSORS








If you are interested in supporting our business community, join the Dana Point Chairman's Circle! Please contact Heather Johnston for more information.

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