What’s in YOUR Food?
AGQ Labs Oxnard – a science lab responsible for chemical analysis of food and soil – recently opened their doors to Chamber leadership and city management.   “We don’t tell you to eat or not to eat this or that, we just tell the truth,” CEO Tenesor Peña told Chamber Chair Stacy Miller.

Chamber endorses Kelly Long for Ventura County Supervisor District 3

A resident of Camarillo, Kelly Long is currently serving her first term on the board in the District 3 seat, which represents Camarillo, Port Hueneme, Southeast Oxnard, East Oxnard Plain, Santa Paula, Fillmore, Piru, East Lockwood Valley, and Eastern Portion of Naval Base Ventura County Port Hueneme.

Promote your business: Sponsorships available for the Military Appreciation Dinner

Want to increase awareness of your business and show your support for our military? Then become a sponsor of our 2019 Military Appreciation Dinner on September 20. Two levels of sponsorship are still available: Supporting Sponsor and Commemorative Program Sponsor. 

Upcoming Events & Meetings
This Wednesday: Happy Hour 1.5

Are you ready to network during happy hour this Wednesday, July 17 at Oxnard Historic Farm Park & Museum? From 5:00-6:30 pm, enjoy food, drinks, music and giveaways at one of the city's most unique venues.

August 1: Ribbon Cutting at Mission Bank

Join us on Thursday, August 1 to celebrate the opening of Mission Bank in Ventura with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Free to attend!

July 17
5:00-6:30 pm
 
July 17
Executive Committee
3:30-5:00 pm

July 25
B oard of Directors
12:00-1:30 pm

July 26
8:30-9:30 am
 
August 1
11:30 am-1:30 pm

August 1
4:30-6:30 pm
5 Things the Chamber Did For You Last Week
  1. The Business Advocacy Committee met with Oxnard City Attorney Stephen Fischer to review the five ballot measures on City Council term limits, city meeting regulations, city treasurer responsibilities, road repair funding and the permitting system.
  2. Chamber CEO Nancy Lindholm attended Oxnard City Council's Housing and Economic Development Committee meeting to comment on a proposed short term vacation rentals ordinance.
  3. OXYP – Oxnard Young Professionals – hosted its monthly meeting, which included a discussion about new OXYP leadership positions for events, social media and community outreach.
  4. The Military Appreciation Committee met to continue planning the Military Mixer in August and the Military Appreciation Dinner in September.
  5. Ventura County District Attorney Investigator Kimo Hildreth shared tips to protect your company from hackers at our Knowledge & Networking Lunch.
Did You Know?
The Chamber's Water Issues Committee represents the interests of business with the city of Oxnard regarding water and waste water to ensure safe and reliable service for reasonable cost. 

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News From the California Chamber of Commerce
Renewed talk about sales tax on services raises concerns for California business
Governor Gavin Newsom signed the state budget with a $21 billion surplus, but expressed his support for a new sales tax on services in California. Although details are sparse, any new tax on services would affect not just businesses, but consumers, who already pay a sales tax.