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SCORE presents Creating Content for Social Media 2022

Join Roni Ramos for her Creating Content for Social Media workshop on November 23rd at 10:00 am! Up the look of your social media for the New Year! From beautiful photos to your own videos, she will be sharing her favorite apps that really make it easier than you think! You'll work together to create engaging, share-able posts with photos, graphics and video to get more engagement online. To register, click here!
California Shop Small - Just The Basics

California Shop Small is a 3-week program to help product-based aspiring or existing business owners sell online. Online classes will run from November 30th to December 16th, bi-weekly at 3:00 pm. After completing the program, business owners will gain access to sell on a California branded eCommerce platform. Business owners will receive a six month free subscription to sell online while receiving no cost one-on-one consulting to assist in furthering their online success.
To register, click here!
COVID-19: Over 2.2M Fully Vaccinated in OC; Cases Fall

An average of 201 cases was reported for the seven-day period ended Nov. 4, according to Orange County Health Care Agency data. That's down about 26% from the previous weekly average. The OCHCA also announced Oct. 25 it has started offering booster shots of the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines to certain populations, following recommendations from the Western States Scientific and Safety Review Workgroup, the CDC and the FDA. To read more, click here!
Free Labor Law Posters from Payrunner Payroll
& the Orange Chamber of Commerce

CHAMBER MEMBER EXCLUSIVE
Employers must display up-to-date State and Federal Labor Law Postings at a location in the workplace where they can be viewed by all employees.

Register Now and Receive:

  • All In One State and Federal Labor Law Poster
  • Attorney-approved (at time of purchase)
  • Fully Laminated High-Quality Print Poster
  • Posters are free for Active Members of the Orange Chamber of Commerce only. Non-member pricing is $59.99.

Click here to request your poster from Payrunner Payroll today!
Ribbon Cutting for Grand Openings

CHAMBER MEMBER EXCLUSIVE

The Orange Chamber of Commerce is excited to start doing ribbon cuttings again!

If you are an active chamber member and want to celebrate a grand opening or a grand re-opening, please fill out this request form here.
The Orange Chamber of Commerce has partnered with CalOES and PPE Unite to become a N95 Mask Distributor for the businesses in Orange and our surrounding communities. Our pick-up frame will be once a week until supplies lasts. You must sign up through PPE Unite's website to reserve your free PPE.

O SEA Ribbon Cutting (POSTPONED)
November 18th @ 5:00 pm
The ribbon cutting event for O SEA has been postponed to a pending date in January!

O SEA is proud to announce that it will be transitioning its service model from counter service to full service in January, replete with a reservation book and servers & bussers on the dining room floor.

In just a few weeks you'll be able to enjoy your go-to Salmon Ceviche, Oaxacan Hot Shrimp, and an icy glass of Chardonnay from the comfort of your reserved table without having to get up and order at the counter. And what will happen with that counter? Orange's coziest wine and oyster bar!

They look forward to serving you in the New Year!

Business Networking Group
December 1st @ 12:00 pm
Business Networking Group occurs on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at Noon. All attendees will have an opportunity to share information about their business and also hear about what other local businesses are doing.

To register for this event, click here! 
Vicky's Barber & Hair Salon Ribbon Cutting
December 8th @ 4:00 pm
Vicky's passion for cosmetology helped motivate her to open her own business; she likes how haircare and other self-care services can make people feel good about themselves. Join her in celebrating the ribbon cutting of Vicky's Barber & Hair Salon! Stop by 227 South Tustin St. and enjoy good food, entertainment, and fun celebrations. Festivities start at 4:00 pm!
Orange Chamber Trivia Night
December 9th @ 6:00 pm
Join the Orange Chamber of Commerce is a fun-filled Trivia Night Mixer event on December 9th from 6pm-9pm! Come test your knowledge of trivia about the history of the City of Orange! Register here!
Chapman University Economic Forecast
December 14th @ 3:00 pm
Chapman University’s Economic Forecasts have been regarded as the most accurate forecasts in the nation for years. Join them December 14 at 3:00 pm and analyze trends for the next year. This event is available virtually or in person.

To register for the virtual
conference, click here!

To purchase tickets for the
event in person, click here!
David Kim's Acupuncture
1140 W. La Veta Ave.
Suite 580
Orange, CA 92868

(714) 486-2873


David Kim’s Acupuncture helps customers identify the root cause of your pain and work with all aspects of your life to bring the body back in balance and harmony. 
ABC Hopes
625 W Katella Ave.
Suite 29
Orange, CA 92867

(714) 998-2611


ABC Hopes was founded with a focus on bettering the lives of persons with intellectual disabilities through the development of social, physical and life skills programs.
Park Plaza Santa Paws Adoption Event
December 5th @ 12pm
Park Plaza Senior Living at 620 Glassell Street is having a kitten and cat adoption event on December 5th from 12pm-3pm. All the kittens and cats have been spayed or neutered, de-wormed, de-flead, and are up-to-date on vaccations!
John Wayne Airport Call for Artists
Applications end January 31st, 2022
John Wayne Airport invites artists to apply for an exhibition of contemporary, 48” x 48” x 2.5" non-representational unframed paintings for display in the Vi Smith Concourse Gallery from May 2022 through February 2023.

The completed application packet with images submittal deadline is 4 p.m. on Monday, January 31, 2022. Artists will be notified by March 15, 2022.

Email applications to JWAArts@ocair.com.

For more information, contact Jeffrey Frisch, John Wayne Airport Arts Program Coordinator via email at JFrisch@ocair.com.

For more info, click here!
Dale Carnegie of Orange County Named Winner
of 2021 BBB Torch Awards for Ethics
The Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest (BBB) has named Dale Carnegie of Orange County as a winner for the 2021 BBB Torch Awards for Ethics in Orange County. This distinguished award honors businesses that go above and beyond to operate with integrity and raise awareness about marketplace trust.

Congratulations Dale Carnegie of Orange County and thank you for being a member of the Chamber!
Print personalized Christmas cards at Minuteman Press!
Minuteman Press in Orange is promoting their personalized Christmas cards, both for businesses, companies and for individuals who want to give good wishes! The design is free for members of Orange Chamber, and for those who are already clients of Minuteman Press Orange.⁠ They also offer fully customizable calendars and annual planners with your company logo or business.

📍 211 W Katella Ave Suite E
To redeem this deal, simply say that you have seen the deal, and that you are Orange Chamber members. You can do this by e-mail, by phone and on the premises.
STEPS to Employment
Goodwill Industries of Orange County is looking for small businesses in the Orange community that are willing to provide work experience opportunities for high school students (with learning disabilities). Students are paid through a grant and can work up to 200 hours at no charge to the employer. 

If interested, please contact Elizabeth Toumajian at elizabetht@ocgoodwill.org.
Thank you to all our members for being a part of the Orange
Chamber of Commerce!
Executive Board
Al Ricci
Chairman of the Board


Pat Buttress
Secretary


Berkenda Cantlo
Vice Chair of Events


Wil Dee
Vice Chair of Finance


Alisa Driscoll
Vice Chair


Chris Horton
Vice Chair of Operations


Rick Martinez
Vice Chair
Board of Directors

Angie Catale - Ricci Realty

Alisa Driscoll - Chapman University

Matt Greville - Farmers & Merchant Bank

Todd Klug - Reyes Coca Cola Bottling


Dara Maleki - The Pizza Press

Christine Mantyla - South Coast College

Cynthia Quimby - Southern California Edison

Brian Rauso - Green Cheek Beer Company

Gary Remland - Remland Insurance Services


Gina Scott - HomeAid Orange County

Cathy Seelig - Friendly Center

Mike Yablonka - Wheel Warehouse
Staff

Elizabeth Holloman - Executive Director
Connie Chan - Operations Manager
Joey Lin - Media and Marketing Coordinator
Lizia Ambuehl - Membership Sales
34 Plaza Square, Orange, CA 92866
(714) 538-3581
info@orangechamber.com
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