Spring 2012 - Camarillo Chamber of Commerce
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The<br />
Journal<br />
Inaugural Issue!<br />
7 Strategies to Grow<br />
Your Stuck, Stalled or<br />
Struggling Business................ p 12<br />
Featured Member:<br />
St. John’s Hospitals................ p 21<br />
<strong>Chamber</strong> introduces new<br />
Discount HR Program........... p 22<br />
Top Ten Things Businesses<br />
do to get Sued!...................... p 29<br />
<strong>Spring</strong> <strong>2012</strong><br />
<strong>Camarillo</strong> BuSineSS Journal<br />
a puBliCation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Camarillo</strong> ChamBer <strong>of</strong> CommerCe
Step 1:<br />
Bag & Tie the Messy Trash*<br />
The ONLY MUST for all Unicyclers.<br />
Customer provides bags.<br />
Step 2:<br />
The rest can go in Loose<br />
No Yard Waste!<br />
This container is for BOTH<br />
Trash and Recycling<br />
Plants &<br />
Flowers<br />
Yard<br />
Trimmings<br />
Leaves<br />
Grass<br />
Yard Waste<br />
Unicycling Unicycling<br />
Magazines<br />
Newspaper<br />
*These items need to be bagged & tied because they are messy:<br />
Food Waste, Bathroom Waste, C<strong>of</strong>fee Grounds, Light Bulbs, Wet Material,<br />
Anything that will contaminate the recyclables.<br />
Glass<br />
Containers<br />
Cardboard<br />
Recycling<br />
Yard Waste<br />
Small<br />
Branches<br />
Scrap<br />
Lumber<br />
NO Styr<strong>of</strong>oam, Film Plastic,<br />
Plastic Bages or Shrink Wrap<br />
in the Bin. Bag with the Messy Trash.<br />
Working Together<br />
for the Environment!<br />
Keep it Clean.<br />
Only you can make recycling work!<br />
Paper/Junk<br />
Mail<br />
Glass<br />
Containers<br />
Aluminum &<br />
Metal Cans<br />
Bagged<br />
& Tied<br />
Messy<br />
Trash<br />
Unicycling Unicycling<br />
All Hard Plastics thru<br />
including nursery pots,<br />
yogurt containers and toys.<br />
NO Styr<strong>of</strong>oam, Film Plastic,<br />
Plastic Bags or Shrink Wrap.<br />
Aluminum &<br />
Metal Cans<br />
Paper/Junk Mail<br />
E.J. Harrison & Sons<br />
1-800-41 TRASH<br />
www.ejharrison.com<br />
No Trash<br />
No Yard Waste<br />
NO:<br />
Magazines<br />
Newspaper<br />
Plastic Bags<br />
Trash<br />
Garden Hoses<br />
Iceplant<br />
Flower Pots<br />
Dirt or Rocks<br />
Manure<br />
Yucca or Palm<br />
Cardboard<br />
Got a lot <strong>of</strong> trash?<br />
Try a Harrison roll-<strong>of</strong>f or bin rental.<br />
Convenient & Affordable.<br />
1-800-41 TRASH<br />
(805) 647-1414<br />
Pay bills online at: www.ejharrison.com<br />
Got a little bit <strong>of</strong> trash or e-waste?<br />
Take it to Gold Coast Recycling &<br />
Transfer Station.<br />
Got some yard waste or<br />
need some mulch?<br />
Call Agromin.<br />
(805) 642-9236<br />
www.goldcoastrecycling.com<br />
1-800-AGROMIN<br />
(805) 485-9200<br />
www.agromin.com
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The Journal <strong>Spring</strong> <strong>2012</strong><br />
What’s Inside!<br />
CEO MEssagE<br />
Chair’s COrnEr<br />
EvEnts CalEndar<br />
Committee Meetings, luncheons<br />
nEw MEMbErs<br />
MEMbErship bEnEfits<br />
Click report, Online listings<br />
ExpErt tips & triCks<br />
louis vargas, local leads hQ: 7 strategies to<br />
grow your stuck, stalled or struggling business<br />
MEMbErship listings<br />
shop local and support other <strong>Chamber</strong><br />
member businesses<br />
Chairman’s Chairman’s Circle<br />
<strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
<strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong><br />
Diamond Level<br />
Gold Level Silver Level Bronze Level<br />
Bob Taylor<br />
DRE# 01800438<br />
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25<br />
27<br />
29<br />
30<br />
rEfErral prOgraMs<br />
EvEnts & prOgraMs<br />
Casino night, Cruise nights<br />
COMMittEEs<br />
ambassador <strong>of</strong> the Quarter<br />
ECOnOMiC dEvElOpMEnt<br />
Committee report, business Expo,<br />
City sales tax report<br />
businEss advOCaCy<br />
ballot positions, news from the<br />
Cal<strong>Chamber</strong><br />
Op/Ed sECtiOn<br />
tony strickland, george runner<br />
fEaturEd MEMbEr<br />
st. John’s hospitals<br />
The Journal <strong>Spring</strong> <strong>2012</strong><br />
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The Journal <strong>Spring</strong> <strong>2012</strong><br />
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CEOs Message<br />
Our members all join the <strong>Chamber</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> different reasons. We <strong>of</strong>fer great<br />
benefits, lots <strong>of</strong> opportunities to connect<br />
with others, and ways for you to market<br />
your business and get new customers.<br />
We have programs, events and committees<br />
for you to join and attend. We have<br />
a new website and new ways<br />
we communicate – through<br />
our Acorn monthly insert, this<br />
brand new newsletter, and our<br />
increased presence in social<br />
media. Members can get involved,<br />
attend events, serve<br />
on committees, advertise, network,<br />
mingle at a mixer, be<br />
an Ambassador, or just stop<br />
in the <strong>of</strong>fice, display business<br />
cards and brochures, and<br />
spend time with staff. Whew<br />
– we are busy at the <strong>Chamber</strong>!<br />
Don’t have time for all <strong>of</strong> that? Too<br />
busy to network and meet new people?<br />
Don’t need new customers or your customers<br />
are not in <strong>Camarillo</strong>? Well, it’s<br />
what happens behind the scenes that<br />
provides one <strong>of</strong> the most important benefits<br />
to our members.<br />
The <strong>Chamber</strong> is working for your<br />
business. Doing the thing you don’t<br />
have time to do! One <strong>of</strong> the most im-<br />
JEnnifEr wElls<br />
president/CEO<br />
We want to help you<br />
make the most <strong>of</strong><br />
your membership...here’s how<br />
portant benefits that our <strong>Chamber</strong> provides<br />
for your business is representing<br />
your business with government. We<br />
advocate for you while you are running<br />
your business. We firmly believe that it<br />
is the chambers <strong>of</strong> commerce in communities<br />
just like <strong>Camarillo</strong> that are go-<br />
Members can get involved, attend<br />
events, serve on committees, advertise,<br />
network, mingle at events, be an<br />
Ambassador, or just stop in the <strong>of</strong>fice,<br />
display business cards & brochures<br />
and spend time with staff!<br />
ing to lead this state and county into a<br />
new, better economy.<br />
We are the community leaders<br />
that represent all businesses – big and<br />
small – by being the voice <strong>of</strong> business<br />
that represents the interest <strong>of</strong> business<br />
with government. It is our responsibility<br />
to advocate for YOUR business.<br />
Our long-standing relationships allow<br />
the <strong>Chamber</strong> to strategically partner<br />
with the city, county, state, and fed-<br />
eral elected <strong>of</strong>ficials and staff, with the<br />
other chambers through the <strong>Chamber</strong>s<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong> Alliance <strong>of</strong> Ventura and<br />
Santa Barbara Counties, and with other<br />
agencies that represent the interest <strong>of</strong><br />
business in the region. We are a respected<br />
stakeholder that strives to make sure<br />
our collective business voice<br />
is heard as policies are made<br />
and issues are solved.<br />
The <strong>Camarillo</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong><br />
understands the importance<br />
<strong>of</strong> a unified business voice on<br />
issues that impact our members.<br />
The <strong>Chamber</strong>, through<br />
our Business Advocacy Committee,<br />
continues an ongoing<br />
effort to identify issues and<br />
advocate on behalf <strong>of</strong> all business<br />
interests. We endorse<br />
business friendly candidates and evaluate<br />
ballot issues and bills that impact<br />
business. Whether it is having a strong<br />
Public Policy Platform, hosting candidate<br />
forums, going to Sacramento and<br />
meeting with legislators at the Capitol,<br />
or attending City Council meetings at<br />
City Hall, we are making sure that <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
has a healthy business environment<br />
for you to do business.<br />
<strong>Chamber</strong> brings together members and legislators<br />
April 19 marked the first <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Camarillo</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong>’s Legislator<br />
Meet & Greet series, with an intimate gathering to welcome Assemblyman<br />
Jeff Gorell back from his one year tour in Afghanistan<br />
with the US Navy.<br />
On hand was <strong>Camarillo</strong> City Councilmember Don Waunch to<br />
present Gorell with a certificate <strong>of</strong> appreciation from the City for<br />
his service, as well as numerous business and governement leaders<br />
eager to greet Gorell as he begins his campaign for reelection to the<br />
California Assembly.<br />
The coctail reception was held at Spanish Hills Country Club<br />
and sponsored by Southern California Edison (SCE).<br />
Stay tuned for information on more Legislator Meet & Greet<br />
events in the future.<br />
From Left: Paul Barnett (SCE), Assemblyman Jeff<br />
Gorell, <strong>Chamber</strong> CEO Jennifer Wells, and Gil Delgado<br />
(SCE) enjoy the cocktail reception.
about the <strong>Chamber</strong><br />
<strong>Chamber</strong> AIMs to help our<br />
members: Advocate, Inform, Market<br />
Since 1940, the <strong>Camarillo</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong> has been working “To<br />
promote and enhance a positive business<br />
and community environment.” That is<br />
the <strong>Chamber</strong>’s mission, which it accomplishes<br />
through a variety <strong>of</strong> programs and<br />
activities. The <strong>Chamber</strong> is involved with<br />
several lines <strong>of</strong> business on behalf <strong>of</strong> its<br />
members and the community:<br />
• Maintaining a strong local economy<br />
• Representing the interests <strong>of</strong> businesses<br />
to government<br />
• Making the community a better<br />
place to live and work<br />
• Promoting the community<br />
• Providing marketing and networking<br />
opportunities for members<br />
Community Involvement<br />
Members can participate on committees,<br />
on the Board <strong>of</strong> Directors, or become<br />
involved with one or more <strong>of</strong> the many<br />
<strong>Chamber</strong> programs. Standing committees<br />
that members can join include: Economic<br />
Development, Business Advocacy, Education,<br />
<strong>Chamber</strong> Ambassadors, CI Con-<br />
Executive Committee<br />
Bob Taylor, Chairman<br />
Cobalt Realty Group<br />
Charles Sandlin, Chair Elect<br />
Roadrunner Shuttle<br />
Dale Jacobs, Treasurer<br />
Sun-Air Jets<br />
Pat McCollum, Secretary<br />
Your Mechanic<br />
Randy Hill, Vice Chair<br />
Sage Network Inc.<br />
Gary H<strong>of</strong>fner, Vice Chair<br />
Digital Security & Electronics Inc.<br />
Don Tillquist, Vice Chair<br />
Coastal Embroidery Inc.<br />
Kay Wigton, Vice Chair<br />
Santa Barbara Bank & Trust<br />
Gary Cushing, Past Chair<br />
Marie Callender’s<br />
Michael Lavenant, Past Chair<br />
Landegger Baron Lavenant & Ingber<br />
nection, Old Town Association, <strong>Chamber</strong><br />
Community Events and others.<br />
Business Contacts<br />
Members meet other members, learn<br />
about their businesses, promote their own<br />
products and services, make friends, and<br />
enjoy themselves in many ways through<br />
their <strong>Chamber</strong> membership. Monthly networking<br />
events are Business After Hours<br />
mixers held at member businesses; Leads<br />
groups — casual networking breakfasts<br />
and lunches at member restaurants; and<br />
Business @ Breakfast — a fast paced program<br />
with networking opportunities plus<br />
timely community information.<br />
Marketing Opportunities<br />
The <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong>fers members many<br />
ways to market their businesses to the<br />
public and other businesses. From paid<br />
advertising in numerous publications<br />
and online, to business expos and tourism<br />
pieces, we are committed to helping<br />
members get the word out about their services<br />
and goods!<br />
Directors<br />
Chris Brown: Cantara Cellars<br />
Steve Carrigan: Carrigan Financial Group<br />
Chris Champlain: St. John’s Pleasant Valley Hospital<br />
Rennee Dehesa: Nordman, Cormany, Hair & Compton<br />
Sharon Edwards: First California Bank<br />
Linda Frost: <strong>Camarillo</strong> Premium Outlets<br />
Samson Ghaffari: Samson Financial<br />
Tania Garcia: CSU Channel Islands<br />
Barry Hoyland: Barry’s Auto Service<br />
Dan McAllister: Cobalt Realty Group<br />
Michael Orosco: Spanish Hills Country Club<br />
Kara Partridge Ralston: <strong>Camarillo</strong> Health Care District<br />
Richard Rush: CSU Channel Islands, Ex Officio<br />
Marriette Simoni: Johnny Rockets <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
Lawrence Vasquez: Naval Base Ventura County, Ex Officio<br />
Richard Wagner: Edward Jones Investments<br />
Stan Daily: Special Consultant to the Board<br />
From left: Alisha Smith, Jennifer<br />
Wells, Ashley Rak-Lewis, Lara<br />
Shapiro-Snair, Sandy Wheat James.<br />
Board <strong>of</strong> Directors<br />
The <strong>Chamber</strong> establishes its strategic<br />
plan and policies through a board <strong>of</strong> directors<br />
elected from the membership. The<br />
<strong>Camarillo</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong> is the<br />
one volunteer organization dedicated to<br />
maintaining and improving the business<br />
conditions in <strong>Camarillo</strong>. It will continue<br />
to provide strong leadership for the community<br />
through its volunteer leaders from<br />
the business community, its pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
staff and its relevant programs.<br />
<strong>Chamber</strong> Staff<br />
Jennifer Wells<br />
President/CEO<br />
Ashley Rak-Lewis<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> Membership & Retention<br />
Lara Shapiro-Snair<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> Marketing & Communication<br />
Sandy Wheat-James<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> Programs & Events<br />
Alisha Smith<br />
Office Manager<br />
For advertising opportunities call 805-484-4383 x4<br />
The Journal Newsmagazine<br />
Volume 1, Issue 1<br />
Lara Shapiro-Snair, Editor-in-Chief<br />
Official publication <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Camarillo</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong><br />
whose primary mission is to promote and enhance<br />
a positive business and community environment<br />
in the City <strong>of</strong> <strong>Camarillo</strong>. The Journal is published quarterly<br />
for <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong> members. A subscription<br />
fee <strong>of</strong> $24 is included in annual membership dues.<br />
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It’s hard to believe that this is my<br />
last Chairman <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Chamber</strong> article.<br />
Just a few short years ago when I was<br />
Chairman it seems as if I had so many<br />
more to write and so much more <strong>of</strong>ten.<br />
Oh yeah, we did have. All <strong>of</strong> us who<br />
were Chair “persons” had one a month.<br />
This term as Chairman I have 4. That is 8<br />
less that Lara has to go through,<br />
fix my punctuation, correct my<br />
political errors and make sure<br />
the words that make it from my<br />
little pea brain to this word document<br />
actually fit into the little<br />
box it is supposed to.<br />
When any <strong>of</strong> us pass a<br />
gavel we always wonder how<br />
history will look at our tenure.<br />
Even now it’s hard for me to<br />
remember what happened last<br />
week, let alone how my Chairmanship<br />
from years ago will be remembered,<br />
however as we look back at this year perhaps<br />
we can find something to remember<br />
me by.<br />
How about the fact that our little<br />
<strong>Chamber</strong> Newspaper now reaches over<br />
27,000 people every month. Is that impressive<br />
or what? That happened while I<br />
was Chairman! That is something to remember<br />
me by….well perhaps not. That<br />
bOb taylOr<br />
Chairman <strong>of</strong> the board<br />
Just a few words<br />
before I go . . .<br />
was in the works long before I became<br />
Chairman.<br />
Look at what you are reading this in.<br />
Isn’t this great! We now have a magazine<br />
newsletter that comes out quarterly with<br />
EVERY member listed. This is it….well<br />
no; this also was planned long before I<br />
was asked to step in.<br />
Can you believe how attendance has<br />
been at all <strong>of</strong> our events!! Just about everything<br />
we have done has been sold out.<br />
Even with Board attendance, Stan who<br />
knows more about what has happened<br />
with the <strong>Chamber</strong> Board than any 3 or<br />
4 <strong>of</strong> us combined commented that he has<br />
never seen such attendance. For the first<br />
time in history, we had 2 meetings in a<br />
row with only one person missing. Can<br />
I take credit for that, no I guess I cannot.<br />
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Chair’s Corner<br />
Bob Taylor shares some parting thoughts<br />
about accomplishments, membership and<br />
the <strong>Chamber</strong> as he gets ready to pass the<br />
gavel in June<br />
When any <strong>of</strong> us pass the gavel,<br />
we always wonder how history will<br />
look at our tenure . . . as we look<br />
back at this year perhaps we can find<br />
something to remember me by . . .<br />
Over 25 Years<br />
Let’s see, I was needed for exactly<br />
what I did. I filled a quick void between<br />
Michael Lavenant and Charles Sandlin.<br />
I was needed to give Jennifer and staff<br />
just a little more time to gel so that we<br />
as a <strong>Chamber</strong> could become what we are<br />
today. That is what I did.<br />
Since this is my last article I really<br />
need to say what the <strong>Chamber</strong><br />
has done for me. Allowing me<br />
the opportunity to serve as<br />
Chairman pulled me out <strong>of</strong> a<br />
tunnel that some never come<br />
out <strong>of</strong>. Giving me the venue<br />
to be needed allowed me to<br />
move forward and start working<br />
towards serving others.<br />
Just watching Jennifer lead<br />
has confirmed to me what I<br />
have always thought leadership<br />
to be that others do not see.<br />
Perhaps history will not remember<br />
anything I did last time as Chairman and<br />
there is no reason what so ever why the<br />
books will say Bob did this or that at this<br />
point. However I think I will be remembered<br />
by the time I am done. Stan, be<br />
ready to record one. Those <strong>of</strong> you who<br />
make it to our luncheon on June 21 will<br />
get to see one for the books. My promise<br />
to you!<br />
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may <strong>2012</strong><br />
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7:00 p.m.<br />
YPG Casino Night<br />
<strong>Camarillo</strong> Ranch Red Barn<br />
7:30 a.m.<br />
Business@Breakfast<br />
Press Releases 101<br />
Spanish Hills Country Club,<br />
11:30 a.m.<br />
Business & Legislators<br />
Forum<br />
Spanish Hills Country Club<br />
5:30 p.m.<br />
After Hours Mixer<br />
Spanish Hills Country Club<br />
5:00 p.m.<br />
<strong>Camarillo</strong> Cruise<br />
Nights<br />
<strong>Camarillo</strong> Old Town<br />
4:30 p.m.<br />
Business Rock Star<br />
Table Top Expo<br />
Hampton Inn & Suites<br />
Board <strong>of</strong> Directors<br />
7:30 a.m. 3rd Wed.<br />
Business Advocacy<br />
7:30 a.m., 4th Thurs.<br />
<strong>Chamber</strong> Ambassadors<br />
12 p.m., 2nd Thurs.<br />
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Upcoming Events<br />
June <strong>2012</strong> July <strong>2012</strong><br />
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7:30 a.m.<br />
Business@Breakfast<br />
Spanish Hills Country Club<br />
5:30 p.m.<br />
YPG Mixer<br />
Aloha Steakhouse<br />
11:30 a.m.<br />
Annual Membership<br />
Meeting<br />
Spanish Hills Country Club<br />
5:00 p.m.<br />
<strong>Camarillo</strong> Cruise<br />
Nights<br />
<strong>Camarillo</strong> Old Town<br />
Use your smartphone<br />
to access these events<br />
& more on <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
<strong>Chamber</strong>.org.<br />
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7:30 a.m.<br />
Business@Breakfast<br />
Spanish Hills Country Club<br />
Friday - Sunday, all day<br />
<strong>Camarillo</strong> Fiesta &<br />
Street Fair<br />
<strong>Camarillo</strong> Old Town5:30 p.m.<br />
5:00 p.m.<br />
After Hours Mixer<br />
<strong>Camarillo</strong> Ranch House<br />
11:45 a.m.<br />
Non-Pr<strong>of</strong>it Council<br />
Ventura County Star<br />
5:00 p.m.<br />
<strong>Camarillo</strong> Cruise<br />
Nights<br />
<strong>Camarillo</strong> Old Town<br />
Committee meetingS referral groupS<br />
CI Connection Committee<br />
8 a.m., 3rd Thurs.<br />
Economic Development<br />
8 a.m., 1st Tues.<br />
Education Committee<br />
8:30 a.m., 2nd Tues.<br />
Executive Committee<br />
3:30 p.m., 2nd Tues.<br />
Old Town Association<br />
8 a.m., 1st Thurs.<br />
Events Committee<br />
8:30 a.m., 4th Wed.<br />
YPG Executive Committee<br />
8 a.m., 1st Wed.<br />
Connect with other members and build<br />
relationships for business success!<br />
1st & 3rd Mondays - Lunch Referral Group, 12- 1 pm<br />
Aloha Steakhouse, 5800 Santa Rosa Road, # 140<br />
2nd & 3rd Tuesdays -Breakfast Referral Group, 8 - 9 am<br />
zzyzx cafe, 33 N. Lewis Rd.<br />
2nd & 4th Weds - C<strong>of</strong>fee Break Leads Group, 8:30 - 9:30 am<br />
Johnny Rocket’s <strong>Camarillo</strong>, 640 E Ventura Blvd. #1201<br />
Every Thursday - Breakfast Referral Group, 8:00 - 9:00 am<br />
Cronies Sports Grill, 370 N. Lantana Street, #20<br />
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new Members<br />
Welcome new businesses to the <strong>Chamber</strong> Jan - Mar<br />
Aces and 8 Casino Nights<br />
Mike Kari<br />
(805) 647-0650<br />
9427 Santa Margarita<br />
Ventura, CA 93004<br />
www.acesn8s.net<br />
Party Rentals<br />
Act-1 Personnel Services<br />
Nicholas Hughes<br />
(805) 604-9506<br />
2544 E. Vineyard Ave.<br />
Oxnard, CA 93036<br />
www.act-1.com<br />
Employment agencies and services<br />
B Real Fitness<br />
Tiffany Ott<br />
(805) 383-3700<br />
2440 Las Posas Road #A<br />
<strong>Camarillo</strong>, CA 93010<br />
www.brealfitness.com<br />
Gyms and Physical Fitness<br />
Bromund Law Group<br />
Matt Bromund<br />
(805) 650-1100<br />
5550 Telegraph Road, Ste B-3<br />
Ventura, CA 93003<br />
www.bromundlaw.com<br />
Legal/Attorneys<br />
<strong>Camarillo</strong> MMA and Fitness<br />
Cherry DeWindt<br />
(805) 914-4129<br />
5800 Santa Rosa Road #133<br />
<strong>Camarillo</strong>, CA 93012<br />
www.cammma.com<br />
Martial Arts Studio<br />
Capstone Bankcard, Inc.<br />
Julian Danisan<br />
(818) 770-3000<br />
18663 Ventura Blvd, Third Floor<br />
Tarzana, CA 91356<br />
www.capstonebankcard.com<br />
Business Loans<br />
Cobalt Realty Group<br />
Carole Higa<br />
(805) 377-4303<br />
770 Paseo <strong>Camarillo</strong>, Ste 100<br />
<strong>Camarillo</strong>, CA 93010<br />
Real Estate: Sales<br />
Cobalt Realty Group<br />
Erik Priedkalns<br />
(310) 422-9620<br />
770 Paseo <strong>Camarillo</strong>, Ste 100<br />
<strong>Camarillo</strong>, CA 93010<br />
www.homes4ubyErik.com<br />
Real Estate: Sales<br />
Dog Genie<br />
Genie Tuttle<br />
(805) 479-8900<br />
Serving Ventura County<br />
www.doggenie.com<br />
Animals: vets, grooming, supplies, shelter<br />
Esquire Property Management<br />
Greg Guillen<br />
(805) 482-3209<br />
484 Mobil Ave., Ste 20<br />
<strong>Camarillo</strong>, CA 93010<br />
www.esquirepm.com<br />
Property Management<br />
Farmers Insurance Group<br />
Brad Fogeltanz<br />
(805) 312-4319<br />
1701 N. Lombard St, Ste 110<br />
Oxnard, CA 93030<br />
Insurance<br />
Lucix Corporation<br />
Joan Baldarrama<br />
(805) 987-6645<br />
800 Avenida Acaso<br />
<strong>Camarillo</strong>, CA 93012<br />
www.lucix.com<br />
Aviation: Supplies, Management, Sales<br />
Macaroni Kid <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
Harold Rosenthal<br />
(805) 415-5781<br />
3974 Fortuna Ave<br />
<strong>Camarillo</strong>, CA 93010<br />
www.camarillo.macaronikid.com<br />
Parks, Recreation & Things-to-Do<br />
Physicians Choice by Gemcare<br />
Amber Christian<br />
(877) 744-2709<br />
2001 N. Solar Dr, Ste 150<br />
Oxnard, CA 93036<br />
www.gemcarehealthplan.com/physicianschoice<br />
Health & Wellness<br />
Rincon Insurance Corp<br />
Terese Winson<br />
(805) 377-9644<br />
2460 N. Ponderosa Dr, Ste A-110<br />
<strong>Camarillo</strong>, CA 93010<br />
www.rinconins.com<br />
Insurance<br />
Streamline Office Solutions<br />
Dustin Long<br />
(805) 278-6501<br />
715 W. Ventura Blvd, Stes G & H<br />
<strong>Camarillo</strong>, CA 93010<br />
www.streamlineos.net<br />
Printing & Printers<br />
The Douglass Consulting Group<br />
Patricia Douglass<br />
(805) 222-5826<br />
207 W. Los Angeles Ave, #242<br />
Moorpark, CA 93021<br />
www.douglassconsultinggroup.com<br />
Human Resources<br />
Ventura County Go Team<br />
Marcella Gonzalez<br />
(805) 443-2758<br />
Serving Ventura County<br />
www.vcgoteam.com<br />
Real Estate: Sales<br />
Ventura County Sheriff’s<br />
Foundation<br />
Nancy Frawley<br />
(805) 492-4398<br />
P.O. Box 3312<br />
Thousand Oaks, CA 91359<br />
www.vcsheriffsfoundation.org<br />
Non Pr<strong>of</strong>it & Community Organizations<br />
Zlinked<br />
Julieanne O’Connor<br />
(818) 749-5598<br />
2435 E. Ventura Blvd, Ste D<br />
<strong>Camarillo</strong>, CA 93010<br />
Advertising<br />
For Membership Information<br />
contact Membership Director<br />
Ashley Rak-Lewis<br />
Ashley@<strong>Camarillo</strong><strong>Chamber</strong>.org<br />
805-484-4383 x6
twenty 88 food & drink<br />
Above: New restaurant Twenty 88 owners Vincent<br />
Pillard (center left) and Anette Natella (center right)<br />
along with chef Candice Hilger (right <strong>of</strong> Natella) cut the<br />
ribbon at their Grand Opening!<br />
state farm-thomas logan<br />
Above:New business owner Thomas Logan celebrated<br />
the opening <strong>of</strong> his State Farm <strong>of</strong>fice in March, with a<br />
ribbon cutting attended by dignitaries, <strong>Chamber</strong> members,<br />
friends and family.<br />
Streamline Office Solutions<br />
Above: New member Streamline Offic eSolutions celebrated<br />
their new <strong>Camarillo</strong> location with a blow out<br />
party attended by friends, neighbors and felow<br />
<strong>Chamber</strong> membets in March.<br />
ribbon Cuttings<br />
good Morning Cafe<br />
Above: Good Morning Cafe owners Maggie & Heriberto<br />
Montes, and Christine Larios celebrate a ribbon<br />
cutting with family, friends and <strong>Chamber</strong> members!<br />
<strong>Camarillo</strong> MMa & fitness studio<br />
Above: <strong>Chamber</strong> members, elected <strong>of</strong>ficials, family &<br />
friends came out to welcome new business, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
MMA to the community last month with a grand opening<br />
celebration and ribbon cutting ceremony.<br />
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Membership Benefits<br />
Reap the rewards <strong>of</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong><br />
membership...almost without lifting a finger!<br />
How many times have you<br />
heard other <strong>Chamber</strong> members<br />
tell you, “You get what you put<br />
in,” or “What events<br />
have you attended<br />
lately?” While attending<br />
networking<br />
events, participating<br />
on committees and<br />
purchasing paid advertising<br />
certainly<br />
help you grow your<br />
business faster and more easily,<br />
it is not necessary to do any <strong>of</strong><br />
these things to benefit from your<br />
<strong>Chamber</strong> membership.<br />
When a business joins the<br />
<strong>Chamber</strong> they receive certain<br />
benefits that are automatic and<br />
instantaneous. One <strong>of</strong> these is<br />
the member listing in our online<br />
Business Directory which<br />
is publicly accessible through<br />
the <strong>Chamber</strong> website, <strong>Camarillo</strong><strong>Chamber</strong>.org,<br />
as well as all<br />
popular search engines.<br />
When a potential customer<br />
accesses a member’s online listing,<br />
that access is recorded in<br />
the <strong>Chamber</strong> database, resulting<br />
in a “click.” Likewise for when<br />
a member’s personal webpage is<br />
accessed through the <strong>Chamber</strong><br />
website. Each month the <strong>Chamber</strong><br />
runs a “Click Report” to ensure<br />
that members are receiving<br />
their benefits (see chart at right).<br />
The click report shows exactly<br />
how many times a member’s<br />
listing has been viewed, if<br />
their personal website has been<br />
accessed, how many times the<br />
company has shown up in search<br />
results and if they have been<br />
emailed directly from their online<br />
<strong>Chamber</strong> listing. The report<br />
can then be analyzed to show<br />
which businesses are getting<br />
more hits and, through market<br />
analysis, why. This information<br />
is then used to advise members<br />
to either beef up their listing with<br />
more key words, a better busi-<br />
top WeB CliCkS<br />
Data gathered from <strong>Camarillo</strong><strong>Chamber</strong>.org<br />
between January 1 and March 31, <strong>2012</strong>.<br />
Top Click-throughs to<br />
Member Page<br />
1. Rabobank - <strong>Camarillo</strong>...............191<br />
2. Cobalt Realty Group:<br />
Dan McAllister............................174<br />
3. Ventura County Credit<br />
Union...........................................174<br />
4. St. John’s Pleasant Valley<br />
Hospital.......................................165<br />
5. Avery Insurance & Financial<br />
Services Lic # 0614248...............160<br />
6. Channel Islands Urgent Care &<br />
Family Practice...........................156<br />
7. Pet Royalty..................................156<br />
8. Las Posas Plaza Merchants.......147<br />
9. <strong>Camarillo</strong> Noontime Optimists<br />
Club.............................................144<br />
10. Las Posas Family Medical Group...139<br />
11. Paychex, Inc................................137<br />
12. Purrfect Auto Service.................133<br />
13. Oasis Technology Inc..................114<br />
14. Marie Callender’s.......................112<br />
15. Hales Engineering Company.....110<br />
16. St. John’s Medical Group..........109<br />
17. Carrigan Financial Group.........102<br />
18. Massage Envy.............................101<br />
19. Hiji Investment Co.......................94<br />
20. CBC Federal Credit Union.........89<br />
ness description, photos and logos...etc.<br />
Other Online Benefits<br />
In addition to the automatic business<br />
listing, the <strong>Chamber</strong> website allows members<br />
to post information about their upcoming<br />
events, job listings and special deals<br />
they are <strong>of</strong>fering.<br />
The Hot Deals option is especially<br />
useful for promoting those “Free Consultations”<br />
many companies <strong>of</strong>fer, special holiday<br />
deals, member-to-member discounts<br />
and more! In these days <strong>of</strong> increasing costs<br />
Top Click-throughs to<br />
Member Website<br />
1. John Manocchio, CFP................216<br />
2. Sharp Bookkeepers.....................215<br />
3. Signature Graphics.....................151<br />
4. RE/MAX Integrity:<br />
Terry Ayers..................................140<br />
5. <strong>Camarillo</strong> United Methodist<br />
Church.........................................132<br />
6. Lifetime Planning Inc.................130<br />
7. The <strong>Camarillo</strong> Trolley..................93<br />
8. Hampton Inn & Suites.................79<br />
9. M.F. Daily Corporation................70<br />
10. Elliott, Rebeca:<br />
ReMax Gold Coast.......................67<br />
11. Independent Capital<br />
Management: Richard Frank.....64<br />
12. Sign-A-Rama.................................58<br />
13. Michael Freeland O.D..................56<br />
14. Sushi Fresh Rotating Bar<br />
& Japanese Restaurant................48<br />
15. Pet Royalty....................................46<br />
16. Snapper Jack’s Taco Shack.........45<br />
17. Todd A. Alexander CPA...............42<br />
18. St. Mary Magdalen School..........38<br />
19. Studio Channel Islands<br />
Art Center......................................38<br />
20. Villa Palazzo Apartments.............37<br />
for everyting from gas to food, consumers<br />
are looking for deals anywhere they can find<br />
them.<br />
If you are interested in increasing your<br />
competitive edge with these easy-to-use<br />
member benefits, contact the <strong>Chamber</strong> at<br />
805-484-4383. We<br />
will show you how<br />
to get the most out <strong>of</strong><br />
your <strong>Chamber</strong> membership,<br />
with the least<br />
amount <strong>of</strong> effort!
Membership Benefits<br />
<strong>Chamber</strong> Referral Groups<br />
provide members valuable business leads<br />
One <strong>of</strong> the biggest challenges <strong>of</strong><br />
all business people is to get client and<br />
customer leads. Many have found that<br />
the best leads come from one-on-one<br />
referrals from people who know you<br />
and trust you.<br />
A leads group is a business referral<br />
network that gives members the opportunity<br />
to develop sources and contacts<br />
that can help generate sales for their<br />
business. The system works because<br />
members <strong>of</strong> each group help each other<br />
generate leads and new relationships.<br />
A typical meeting includes all<br />
group members giving their 30 second<br />
elevator speech. Then on a rotating<br />
basis, members present a 15-20 minute<br />
“trade presentation” about their business,<br />
to help other members learn more<br />
about them and their company.<br />
Every member <strong>of</strong> a group takes the<br />
responsibility to help get leads for other<br />
group members. The premise underly-<br />
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ouR bank<br />
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ing the success <strong>of</strong> these groups is that<br />
people would rather do business with<br />
a known entity, and that providing a<br />
referral reduces the risk factor for the<br />
buyer because a recommendation carries<br />
high value<br />
<strong>Chamber</strong> members are welcome<br />
to visit a group twice before joining. A<br />
guest doesn’t even have to be a <strong>Chamber</strong><br />
member to visit; however, to be a<br />
leads group member, a person’s business<br />
must join the <strong>Chamber</strong> first. The<br />
leads groups follow a non-competing<br />
format; each is limited to one person<br />
per industry or pr<strong>of</strong>ession and slots are<br />
filled on a first come, first served basis.<br />
Currently, there are four <strong>Chamber</strong><br />
Leads Groups.<br />
Members interested in attending a<br />
meeting, are encouraged to contact Programs<br />
Director Sandy Wheat-James at<br />
Sandy@<strong>Camarillo</strong><strong>Chamber</strong>.org or call<br />
805-484-4383 x5.<br />
<strong>Chamber</strong> Referral Groups<br />
Schedule<br />
Monday Lunch Group<br />
Meets: 1st & 3rd Mondays<br />
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.<br />
Aloha Steakhouse<br />
Tuesday Breakfast Group<br />
Meets: 2nd & 3rd Tuesdays<br />
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.<br />
zzyzx cafe<br />
Wednesday Breakfast Group<br />
Meets: 2nds & 4th Weds.<br />
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.<br />
Johnny Rockets <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
Thursday Breakfast Group<br />
Meets: Every Thursday<br />
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.<br />
Cronie’s Sports Grill<br />
New Member<br />
Referral Program<br />
makes “cents!”<br />
Want to save money on your next<br />
years dues? You can! Simply refer a<br />
new member to the <strong>Chamber</strong> by participating<br />
in our new Member Referral<br />
Program.<br />
Because a growing membership<br />
benefits all <strong>Chamber</strong> members, we<br />
have created this new program for our<br />
current members to refer new businesses<br />
to the <strong>Chamber</strong>. It’s as simple<br />
as CONNECT - REFER - COLLECT.<br />
CONNECT with a business<br />
that is not currently a member <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>Chamber</strong>. REFER the non-member<br />
business to the <strong>Chamber</strong> for membership.<br />
COLLECT 25% credit <strong>of</strong>f the<br />
referred new members membership<br />
investment to be applied toward your<br />
next years dues.<br />
For more information or to refer a<br />
potential new member contact Ashley<br />
Rak-Lewis, 805-484-4383 x6 or email<br />
Ashley@<strong>Camarillo</strong><strong>Chamber</strong>.org.<br />
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Expert tips & tricks<br />
lOuis vargas<br />
CEO, localleads hQ<br />
As a New<br />
Year finally gets<br />
going it’s time to<br />
look seriously at<br />
the state <strong>of</strong> affairs<br />
<strong>of</strong> your business.<br />
Is it on track for<br />
record pr<strong>of</strong>its and<br />
increase in sales for <strong>2012</strong>? Are you strategically<br />
implementing the steps <strong>of</strong> your<br />
Business Blueprint for success? Or is it<br />
stuck, stalled or struggling? If so, don’t<br />
fret. DO something about it!<br />
Preparation and strategy are the basic<br />
foundations (Blueprints) for business success<br />
and turning things around quickly.<br />
Here are initial strategic implementation<br />
actions you need to take and blueprints<br />
you need:<br />
1. Win the Strategic Mental Game.<br />
Banish the negative thinking and feeling<br />
<strong>of</strong> insecurity about not succeeding<br />
further. Build on your passion and<br />
purpose for starting your business.<br />
Dig deep and remember that purpose<br />
and passion. It’s time to get up, regroup<br />
and move ahead with a strategic<br />
battle plan.<br />
2. GPS (“Greater Pr<strong>of</strong>its System”)<br />
Blueprint. Figure out where you are<br />
and where you want to go: A “GPS”<br />
for business with revenue and pr<strong>of</strong>it<br />
metrics to measure each week, each<br />
month and each quarter. If you’re at<br />
$160K and want increase it to $210K,<br />
then each week you need to increase<br />
revenue by $160 per day. Break it<br />
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stuck, stalled, or struggling business<br />
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there. Decrease expenses and, if necessary,<br />
increase prices. Make sure<br />
you have stellar service and quality<br />
products before increasing, but AL-<br />
WAYS go above and beyond.<br />
3. Strategic Multi-Channel Marketing<br />
& Positioning Blueprint. You<br />
need to engage/market to your customers<br />
on different mediums via<br />
videos, online infomercials, reviews,<br />
emails, text marketing, smart phones<br />
(mobile marketing), social media, direct<br />
mail, customer loyalty programs,<br />
and local search. Position yourself as<br />
the “expert.” Write articles, newsletters,<br />
a book, ask questions, take surveys,<br />
or give insights on new products<br />
that fill a need: i.e. educate your<br />
clients!<br />
4. Strategic Customer Service &<br />
Relations Blueprint System. As<br />
humans we love to be welcomed,<br />
wooed and “wowed.” Is your business<br />
doing that each and every time<br />
with its clients, walk-ins, callers or<br />
prospects? Are you filling their needs<br />
and wants or merely “taking orders?”<br />
Feel their pain, be a friend and a go-to<br />
person. Do that and you’ll have loyal<br />
fan base.<br />
5. Strategic Referral Marketing Blueprint<br />
System. You need to pick up<br />
a “shovel” and dig for gold in your<br />
existing customer roster. Ask what<br />
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other services/products they need,<br />
ask to place them on a Preferred VIP<br />
Customer List, and ask for referrals.<br />
Bribe them with a discount, a gift<br />
card, or a Starbucks gift card. 55% <strong>of</strong><br />
your revenue increase can be found<br />
lying here.<br />
6. Recurring Product & Revenue<br />
Blueprint System. By keeping a<br />
pulse on customers you are able to<br />
gauge what they may buy in the future.<br />
A high-end boutique client <strong>of</strong><br />
ours increased revenue by 28% within<br />
a month after we uncovered new<br />
products customers kept asking about<br />
and were informed they did not carry.<br />
Why? Figure out where that speciality<br />
item is sold and get it for the client.<br />
Later ask her/him who else they<br />
know needs it or would also buy it.<br />
That’s how to create new product revenue<br />
streams.<br />
7. Automated Marketing Blueprint.<br />
Keep in contact with your client base<br />
via technology. Experiencing a slow<br />
day or have cancelled appointments?<br />
Then use text marketing to send discount<br />
announcements and book your<br />
restaurant, shop, dental practice, etc.<br />
back-up in a matter <strong>of</strong> hours. Create<br />
e-mail campaigns, RSS alerts for clients.<br />
Again, it’s about staying in front<br />
<strong>of</strong> your clients/prospects constantly<br />
that is a key to revenue increase.<br />
Louis F. Vargas is an author, speaker and marketing<br />
expert/strategist. He is CEO <strong>of</strong> Local Leads HQ.com,<br />
a member <strong>of</strong> the prestigious “Inc. 500”, located in<br />
Westlake Village with <strong>of</strong>fices nationwide.<br />
www.raydesilva.com<br />
ray.desilva@troop.com
Support Local Business t <strong>Camarillo</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> Member Listing 13<br />
Accounting: CPA’s<br />
A. Sullivan & Company<br />
266 Mobil Ave., # 106, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 482-2376<br />
www.asullivancpa.com<br />
Barbara J. Whatley, CPA<br />
2050 Via Veneto, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)796-6744<br />
www.gobarbara.com<br />
DiSabatino, CPA<br />
651 Via Alondra Ste. 715, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 389-7300<br />
www.SharpCPA.com<br />
Hinricher & Crasnick, LLP<br />
3275 Old Conejo Road, Thousand Oaks<br />
(805) 496-1883<br />
hc-llp.com<br />
Kevin Sumida CPA<br />
Serving Ventura County<br />
(805) 233-4039<br />
Michael Drews CPA, An Accountancy Corp.<br />
1000 Paseo <strong>Camarillo</strong> #221, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 484-4008<br />
www.drewscpa.com<br />
Michael K. Andonian, CPA<br />
1200 Paseo <strong>Camarillo</strong>, Ste 100, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)987-3836<br />
Mitchell & Schwartz<br />
760 Las Posas Road, B-1, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)445-7121<br />
www.mscg.com<br />
Morrisset & Robinson, CPAs, LLP<br />
400 <strong>Camarillo</strong> Ranch Rd, Ste 103, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)484-4011<br />
Nancy Lee Ma, CPA<br />
Serving Ventura County<br />
(805) 388-4695<br />
www.nleemacpa.com<br />
Soares, Sandall, Bernacchi & Petrovich<br />
405 Esplanade Drive, Ste 300, Oxnard<br />
(805)485-7965<br />
www.ssbp.com<br />
Todd A. Alexander, CPA<br />
2435 E. Ventura Blvd.,Ste B, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 504-2280<br />
www.toddthetaxman.com<br />
Accounting: General Business<br />
Consulting<br />
Affinity Accounting Corp.<br />
2625 Townsgate Rd, Ste 330, Westlake Vlg<br />
(818) 879-4900<br />
www.affinityaccounting.com<br />
Guglielmo Accounting Inc<br />
1297 Flynn Rd, Ste 220, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 388-0484<br />
4gug.com<br />
Ventura Pacific<br />
340 Rosewood Ave., Ste D, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
805-987-6921<br />
Accounting: Tax Preparation<br />
ACCU-SERVICE<br />
3615 E Barca St, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 482-3669<br />
www.accuservice.com<br />
John Manocchio, CFP<br />
299 W. Hillcrest Dr, Ste 112, Thousand Oaks<br />
(805)371-0087<br />
www.myadvisor.wrfa.com<br />
Russ Merrick, EA Enrolled Agent<br />
340 Rosewood Ave., Ste H, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 482-1850<br />
www.russmerrick.com<br />
Suzanne Kitchens (Tax Service)<br />
2210 Pickwick Dr, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 482-4422<br />
Advertising<br />
AT&T Real Yellow Pages<br />
30851 Agoura Road, Ste 300, Agoura<br />
(818) 707-6606<br />
www.attyp.com<br />
idearc Media<br />
300 Esplanade Dr #600, Oxnard<br />
(800)540-5298<br />
www.verizon.com<br />
Local Leads HQ.com<br />
4607 Lakeview Cyn Dr, Ste 269, Westlake Vlg<br />
(888) 682-6609<br />
localleadshq.com<br />
Phone On-Hold Marketing Systems, Inc.<br />
810 Lawrence Dr. Ste. 120, Newbury Pk<br />
805-214-0927<br />
www.phoneonhold.com<br />
theAgency<br />
900 Avenida Acaso, Ste L, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 383-4550<br />
www.agency2.com<br />
Yellow Book USA<br />
800 S Barranca Ave., Ste 500, Covina<br />
(818) 442-9890<br />
www.yellowbook.com<br />
Zlinked<br />
2435 E. Ventura Blvd., Ste D, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(818) 749-5598<br />
Agriculture: Farming<br />
Corona Seeds, Inc.<br />
590-F Constitution Ave., <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)388-2555<br />
www.coronaseeds.com<br />
Houweling Nurseries Oxnard, Inc.<br />
645 W. Laguna Road, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)271-5105<br />
www.houweling.com<br />
Western Onion Sales, Inc.<br />
295 Willis Ave., Ste D, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 482-4441<br />
westernonion.com<br />
Air Conditioning and Heating<br />
AirWorks Solutions<br />
Serving Ventura County<br />
(805) 754-6468<br />
airworkssolutions.com<br />
J & L Air Systems<br />
Serving Ventura County<br />
(805) 389-9531<br />
www.jnlair.com<br />
Pacific Aire Inc.<br />
4730 Calle Carga, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(866) 722-2473<br />
pacificaire.com<br />
Ambulance Service<br />
American Medical Response<br />
616 Fitch Ave., Moorpark<br />
(805)517-2010<br />
Animal Services<br />
Dog Genie<br />
Serving Ventura County<br />
(805) 479-8900<br />
www.doggenie.com<br />
Pleasant Valley Animal Clinic<br />
2174 Pickwick Drive, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 482-8951<br />
pleasantvalleyanimalhospital.com<br />
Apartment Homes<br />
Alara <strong>Camarillo</strong> Apartment Homes<br />
390 Paseo <strong>Camarillo</strong>, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)484-3800<br />
www.alaracamarillo.com<br />
<strong>Camarillo</strong> Mountain View Apartments<br />
659 N Las Posas Rd, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 484-4893<br />
statewideenterprises.com<br />
Corte Madera<br />
5240 Corte Bocina, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)388-7914<br />
www.cortemaderaapts.com<br />
Las Posas Riviera Apartments<br />
520 Daily Drive, #112, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 484-3885<br />
www.lasposasriviera.com<br />
University Glen<br />
45 Rincon Drive, Ste 104A, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 437-2667<br />
universityglencorp.csuci.edu<br />
Villa Campana Apartments<br />
530 Calle La Roda #200, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 484-1530<br />
Villa Palazzo Apartments<br />
750 N. Mobil Ave, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 482-8800<br />
www.villapalazzoapts.com<br />
Apparel<br />
Bob Kildee Clothing<br />
606 Las Posas, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)482-2124<br />
kildeeclothing.com<br />
Revolution<br />
1775-C Daily Drive, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 383-1288<br />
revosurf.com<br />
Rocket Dog Brands Retail, LLC<br />
620 Ventura Blvd. Ste. 1300, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 484-3999<br />
www.rocketdog.com<br />
Appraisers<br />
Roy A. Villa, MAI, SRA<br />
Serving Ventura County<br />
(805) 482-2003<br />
Architects<br />
arc Design Group, Inc.<br />
1000 Paseo <strong>Camarillo</strong>, Ste. 239. Cam.<br />
(805) 484-4277<br />
arcdesigngroup.net<br />
Assisted Living<br />
AlmaVia <strong>of</strong> <strong>Camarillo</strong> Assistant Living<br />
2500 N Ponderosa, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)388-5277<br />
www.almavia<strong>of</strong>camarillo.org<br />
Atria Las Posas Senior Living<br />
24 Las Posas Road, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 987-9872<br />
www.atrialasposas.com<br />
Darancare Corp.<br />
4820 Adohr Lane, Ste D, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 482-0728<br />
www.darancare.com<br />
Automotive: Dealers<br />
DCH Lexus <strong>of</strong> Oxnard<br />
1640 Auto Center Dr, Oxnard<br />
(805) 988-8500<br />
www.lexus<strong>of</strong>Oxnard.com<br />
Land Rover Jaguar Ventura<br />
3190 Perkin Ave, Ventura<br />
(805) 654-0100<br />
landroverjaguarventura.com<br />
Paradise Chevrolet<br />
6350 Leland Street, Ventura<br />
(805) 642-0111<br />
paradisechevrolet.com<br />
Automotive: Parts, Repairs<br />
& Services<br />
Barry’s Auto Service<br />
130 S. Dawson Drive, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)388-6422<br />
www.barrysautoservice.com<br />
Bergin’s Automotive<br />
2761 E. Daily Drive, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 482-9968<br />
berginsauto.com<br />
Big Brand Tire Company<br />
578 Dawson Drive, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 388-0223<br />
www.bigbrandtire.com<br />
<strong>Camarillo</strong> Car Care Center<br />
2739 Daily Drive, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)482-2853<br />
www.camarillocarcare.com<br />
<strong>Camarillo</strong> Independent Honda & Acura<br />
1955 E. Daily Drive, Ste 105, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 987-8180<br />
<strong>Camarillo</strong> Towing, Inc.<br />
372 S Dawson Drive, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)388-1185<br />
www.camarillotowing.com
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Kevin’s Precision Alignment & Automotive<br />
487 S. Dawson Drive, Ste 1S, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 383-2451<br />
kevinsalign.com<br />
Napa Auto Parts<br />
2221 Pickwick Drive, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)484-4848<br />
Platinum Tow & Transport Inc.<br />
938 Verdulera St., <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 987-3345<br />
www.platinumtow.com<br />
Purrfect Auto Service<br />
960 Arneill Rd., <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)504-9751<br />
Safelite AutoGlass<br />
3316 Maya Linda Unit B, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 383-0778<br />
www.safelite.com<br />
Your Mechanic<br />
270 Aviador St Unit L, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 388-4933<br />
yourmechanic93010.com<br />
Aviation<br />
Avex<br />
205 Durley Ave, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 389-1188<br />
newavex.com<br />
Lucix Corporation<br />
800 Avenida Acaso, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 987-6645<br />
www.lucix.com<br />
Sun Air Jets, LLC<br />
855 Aviation Drive, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 389-9300<br />
www.sunairjets.com<br />
Ventura County Department <strong>of</strong><br />
Airports<br />
555 Airport Way, Ste B, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 388-4372<br />
www.ventura.org/airports<br />
Banks & Credit Unions<br />
CBC Federal Credit Union - <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
300 Arneill Road, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)988-2151 (See Ad pg 30)<br />
www.cbcfcu.org<br />
Chase Bank<br />
2510 Las Posas Rd Ste G, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 987-5289<br />
County <strong>Commerce</strong> Bank<br />
2400 E Gonzales Rd, Oxnard<br />
(805) 485-7600<br />
www.countycommercebank<br />
First California Bank<br />
1150 Paseo <strong>Camarillo</strong>, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 484-0534<br />
www.fcbank.com<br />
OneWest Bank, FSB<br />
2245-B E. Ventura Blvd, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)465-1053<br />
www.onewestbank.com<br />
Pacific Oaks Federal Credit Union<br />
761 Daily Drive, Ste 100, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 384-1100<br />
www.pacificoaksfcu.org<br />
Rabobank- <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
470 Arneill Road, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)384-2184 (See Ad pg 11)<br />
www.rabobankamerica.com<br />
Santa Barbara Bank & Trust<br />
4646 Adolfo Road, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)384-5321<br />
2310 E. Ponderosa Drive, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)383-2224<br />
250 S Mills Road, Ventura<br />
(805) 676-7559<br />
www.sbbt.com<br />
Union Bank<br />
29015 Thousand Oaks Blvd, Agoura<br />
(805) 312-5441<br />
www.unionbank.com<br />
Ventura County Credit Union<br />
711 Daily Drive, Ste 100, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 477-4000 (See Ad pg 27)<br />
www.vccuonline.net<br />
Western Federal Credit Union<br />
4950 Verdugo Way, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(877) 254-9328<br />
www.western.org<br />
Beauty Salons & Supplies<br />
Massage Envy<br />
2360 Las Posas Road, Ste G, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)987-1010<br />
www.massageenvy.com<br />
On the Boulevard Salon & Spa<br />
2280 E. Ventura Blvd, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 987-1275<br />
Shear Platinum Stylez<br />
75 S. Glenn Drive, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 987-8515<br />
www.shearplatinumstylez.com<br />
Bookkeeping<br />
LJG Business Services<br />
2390 C Las Posas Road #253, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 445-1302<br />
www.LJGBusinessServices.com<br />
Sharp Bookkeepers<br />
651 Via Alondra Ste 715, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 389-7300<br />
sharpbookkeepers.com<br />
Builder/Developers<br />
Hiji Investment Co., LLC<br />
771 Mountain View Ave., Oxnard<br />
(805) 240-4511<br />
Laro Properties<br />
16633 Ventura Blvd. Ste 1330, Encino<br />
(818) 986-8890<br />
Business Consulting<br />
& Development<br />
Blue Wave CFO Consulting<br />
1746-F Victoria Ave., Ste 424, Ventura<br />
(805) 279-9475<br />
www.Bluewavecfo.com<br />
Development Planning Services, Inc.<br />
211 Vlg Commons Blvd. Ste 15, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)484-8303<br />
<strong>Camarillo</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> Member Listing - By Category<br />
Employers Consulting Group/UC Adv.<br />
440 West Colorado St., #100, Glendale<br />
(818)265-1100<br />
Job & Career Ctrs, Business & Emp.Svcs<br />
635 S. Ventura Rd., Oxnard<br />
(805) 382-8231 (See Ad pg 27)<br />
www.venturacountyjcc.org<br />
Optimal Development Coaching<br />
424 D Arneill Rd., <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 482-1625<br />
www.optimaldevelopmentcoaching.com<br />
Rincon Strategies<br />
2435 E. Ventura Blvd., Ste. A, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 484-6700<br />
www.rinconstrategies.com<br />
Business Loans<br />
Capstone Bankcard, Inc.<br />
18663 Ventura Blvd 3rd Floor, Tarzana<br />
(818) 770-3000<br />
www.capstonebankcard.com<br />
Caterers<br />
Command Performance Catering Grp<br />
5273 <strong>Commerce</strong> Dr, Unit 6, Moorpark<br />
(805) 523-3232<br />
www.cpcatering.com<br />
diVine Custom Catering<br />
3430 E Stiles Ave, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 657-1486<br />
divinecatering.info<br />
DJ’s California Catering<br />
2784 Johnson Drive, Ventura<br />
(805)389-5418<br />
www.djscatering.com<br />
Gale’s Gourmet Dogs<br />
52 Lilac Way, Ventura<br />
(805)844-8159<br />
I Would Rather Be Baking<br />
Serving Ventura County<br />
(805) 844-8893<br />
Iwouldratherbebaking.com<br />
Childcare<br />
Pacific Camps & Family Resources, Inc.<br />
380 Mobil Avenue, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)482-5250<br />
www.pacificcamps.com<br />
Chiropractic<br />
Bates Family Chiroprachic<br />
457 Carmen Drive, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 389-9222<br />
chiropractor-camarillo.com<br />
<strong>Camarillo</strong> Spine & Nerve Institute<br />
632 Las Posas Road, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 484-1077<br />
Churches & Religion<br />
<strong>Camarillo</strong> United Methodist Church<br />
291 Anacapa Drive, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)482-4312<br />
www.cam-umc.org<br />
Chabad Jewish Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
5800 Santa Rosa Rd, Ste 112, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)383-7882<br />
www.chabadcamarillo.com<br />
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church<br />
400 Skyway Drive, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)482-1273<br />
Temple Ner Ami<br />
515 Temple Ave, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 388-3824<br />
www.templenerami.org<br />
Civic Member<br />
Mayor Emeritus Stanley J. Daily<br />
Larry Davis<br />
William Seaver<br />
Cleaning Services, Dry Cleaners<br />
Dryclean Safari<br />
267 Village Commons Blvd., <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 890-3318<br />
drycleansafari.com<br />
MAID BRIGADE <strong>of</strong> Ventura County<br />
Serving Ventura County<br />
(805) 389-3275<br />
www.maidbrigade.com<br />
Servicemaster Pr<strong>of</strong>. Bldg Maintenance<br />
4053 Calle Tesoro, #F, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)389-6883<br />
www.servicemasterpbm.com<br />
Computers: Products,<br />
Services, & S<strong>of</strong>tware<br />
AerioConnect<br />
107 N. Reino Road, #231, Newbury Park<br />
(805) 273-7100<br />
www.aerioconnect.com<br />
All-City Technology<br />
1221 Avenida Acaso, Ste F, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 388-8311<br />
www.all-city.com<br />
Cloud Safe Backup LLC<br />
Serving Ventura County<br />
(805) 322-1507<br />
www.cloudsafebackup.com<br />
Compass Consulting<br />
1601 Carmen Drive, Ste 101, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 389-0229<br />
www.compassconsult.com<br />
Crescendo Interactive, Inc.<br />
110 Camino Ruiz, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 987-0565<br />
www.crescendointeractive.com<br />
ipc Computer<br />
5233 Mission Oaks Blvd, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 437-6180<br />
ipccomputer.com<br />
ISPro, Inc.<br />
3211 Corte Malpaso, Ste 407, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 383-1800<br />
www.ispro.com<br />
Oasis Technology, Inc.<br />
601 Daily Drive #226, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 445-4833<br />
www.oasistechnology.com<br />
Sage Network, Inc.<br />
1000 Paseo <strong>Camarillo</strong>, Ste. 134, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 388-1815 (See Ad pg 25)<br />
www.SageNetInc.com
<strong>Camarillo</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> Member Listing - By Category 15<br />
Construction Companies<br />
CA Designers Choice Custom Cabinetry<br />
547 Constitution Ave. Ste F, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)987-1080<br />
www.cdcc-inc.com<br />
Mark Varnum Construction Inc.<br />
3222 Corte Malpaso, #201, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)388-2411<br />
www.varnumconstruction.com<br />
Western Oil Spreading Services, Inc.<br />
736 Mission Rock Road, Santa Paula<br />
(805) 647-0693<br />
www.westernoilspreading.com<br />
Credit Counseling Services<br />
New Era Debt Solutions<br />
295 Willis Ave, Ste K, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(888) 639-4050<br />
www.NewEraDebtSolutions.com/<br />
Dental: Dentists, Orthodontists<br />
Anacapa Oral Surgery Dental Implant<br />
771 E. Daily Drive, Ste 215, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 389-9500<br />
<strong>Camarillo</strong> Children’s Dental Group<br />
3687 Las Posas Rd, Ste #180, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 484-2705<br />
www.spaceshipdentist.com<br />
<strong>Camarillo</strong> Dental Practice<br />
2087 E. Ventura Blvd, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)482-3811<br />
www.thecamarillodentalpractice.com<br />
Luxe Dental Studio<br />
163 W Ventura Blvd. Ste. C, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 484-9300<br />
luxedentalstudio.com<br />
Mission Oaks Dental Group<br />
4900 Verdugo Way, Ste A, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)484-7277<br />
www.missionoaksdental.com<br />
My Kid’s Dentist<br />
2370-D East Las Posas Rd., <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 389-3543<br />
Page Mansourian D.D.S., Inc.<br />
4015 Mission Oaks Blvd. Ste A, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 987-2701<br />
www.smilebydrm.com<br />
Rosewood Dental Group<br />
4027 Mission Oaks Blvd., <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)484-1022<br />
www.rosewooddental.com<br />
Stars Dental, Inc.<br />
1727 East Daily Drive, Ste H, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 764-0222<br />
www.StarsDentalcare.com<br />
Distributors and Wholesalers<br />
Dynacorn International Inc.<br />
4030 Via Pescador, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 987-8818<br />
dynacorn.com<br />
Merex, Inc.<br />
853 Via Alondra, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)446-2700<br />
www.merexinc.com<br />
Supra Alloys, Inc.<br />
351 Cortez Circle, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)388-2138<br />
Electrical Contractors<br />
DK Electrical Contractors, Inc.<br />
1785 E. La Loma Avenue, Somis<br />
(805) 386-3262<br />
Innovative Electrical Designs<br />
Serving Ventura County<br />
(805) 987-0929<br />
www.bestlightservice.com<br />
Electronics<br />
Electronic Expediters, Inc.<br />
3700 Via Pescador, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 987-7171<br />
www.expediters.com<br />
Eurasia Power LLC<br />
4022 Camino Ranchero, Unit D, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
805-383-1234<br />
www.eurasiapower.com<br />
Logical Approach Engineering<br />
900 Calle Plano, Ste A, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)987-8274<br />
www.lae.com<br />
So-Cal Value Added<br />
809 Calle Plano, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)389-5335<br />
www.so-calvalueadded.com<br />
Employment Agencies &<br />
Services<br />
Act-1 Personnel Services<br />
2544 E. Vineyard Ave., Oxnard<br />
(805) 604-9506<br />
www.act-1.com<br />
AppleOne Employment<br />
1300 Eastman Ave. Ste. 220, Ventura<br />
(805) 650-1814<br />
www.appleone.com<br />
Barrett Business Services<br />
799 <strong>Camarillo</strong> <strong>Spring</strong>s Rd, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)987-0331<br />
www.barrettbusiness.com<br />
United Staffing Associates<br />
424 South A Street, Oxnard<br />
(805) 278-0016<br />
www.unitedwestaff.com<br />
Energy<br />
PermaCity Solar<br />
Serving Ventura County<br />
(805) 649-8630<br />
www.permacity.com<br />
SolarWorld Americas<br />
4650 Adohr Lane, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 482-6800 (See Ad pg 22)<br />
www.solarworld-usa.com<br />
Engineers<br />
Evolving Resources, Inc.<br />
5284 Adolfo Rd. Ste 150, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)445-9117<br />
www.eri-engineering.com<br />
Penfield & Smith<br />
1327 Del Norte Rd, Ste 200, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 981-0706<br />
www.penfieldsmith.com<br />
RBF Consulting<br />
5051 Verdugo Way Ste 300, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)383-3373<br />
www.rbf.com<br />
Environmental Consultants<br />
E. R. Mancini & Associates<br />
5800 Santa Rosa Rd, Ste 130, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)987-7152<br />
Events and Festivals<br />
California Strawberry Festival<br />
1661 Pacific Ave., Ste 15, Oxnard<br />
(805)385-4739<br />
www.strawberry-fest.org<br />
<strong>Camarillo</strong>’s Old Town MusicFest<br />
2400 E. Ventura Blvd., <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 484-4383<br />
www.camarilloartandjazzfestival.com<br />
<strong>Camarillo</strong> Fiesta Association<br />
PO Box 114, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 482-2003<br />
www.camarill<strong>of</strong>iesta.org<br />
Exporter<br />
FEECORP<br />
PO Box 779, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 987-0506<br />
www.feecorp.com<br />
Marcus Food Co.<br />
450 Rosewood Ave, Ste 212B, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 383-2041<br />
Financial Planning/Advisors<br />
Edward Jones-Sarah Reznick, CRPC®<br />
2360 E. Ventura Blvd., <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 389-6699<br />
www.edwardjones.com<br />
Edward Jones-Richard K. Wagner, CFP<br />
484 Mobil Ave., Suite 16, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)484-9330<br />
www.edwardjones.com<br />
Folino Tax & Financial Network<br />
333 N Lantana, Ste 297, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 482-4062<br />
www.folinotax.com<br />
Good Life Solutions<br />
Serving Ventura County<br />
(805) 987-4748<br />
www.goodlifesolutions.com<br />
Independent Capital Mgt-Richard Frank<br />
770 Paseo <strong>Camarillo</strong> Ste. 130, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 484-1011<br />
ICMCAMARILLO.com<br />
Lifetime Planning, Inc.<br />
1200 Paseo <strong>Camarillo</strong>, #190, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)987-8938<br />
www.lifetimeplanning.biz<br />
PlanPrep-Certified Financial Planner<br />
Serving Ventura County<br />
(858) 220-6334<br />
www.planprep.com<br />
Samson Financial, Inc.<br />
2435 Ventura Blvd., Ste. A, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 504-1335<br />
www.samsonfinancialinc.com<br />
Summit Wealth Management Group<br />
400 <strong>Camarillo</strong> Ranch Rd. Ste 202, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 384-1186<br />
yoursummitwealth.com<br />
Terry Bradford Crane<br />
16350 Malahat Road, Apple Valley<br />
(805) 407-1694<br />
Florist & Garden Design<br />
<strong>Camarillo</strong> Flower Shop<br />
77-A E. Daily Drive, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 482-2320<br />
camarill<strong>of</strong>lowershop.com<br />
Merrill’s Garden Party<br />
Serving Ventura County<br />
(805) 208-6058<br />
www.merrillsgardenparty.com<br />
Golf Courses, Clubs, Lessons<br />
Las Posas Country Club<br />
955 Fairway Drive, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)388-2901<br />
www.lasposascc.com<br />
Spanish Hills Country Club<br />
999 Crestview Ave., <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 388-5000<br />
www.spanishhillscc.com<br />
Sterling Hills - Wedgewood Center<br />
901 Sterling Hills Drive, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 604-9892<br />
www.wedgewoodbanquet.com<br />
Government<br />
Calleguas Municipal Water District<br />
2100 Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks<br />
(805) 579-7111<br />
www.calleguas.com<br />
City <strong>of</strong> <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
601 Carmen Drive, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 388-5300<br />
www.ci.camarillo.ca.us<br />
Economic Development Collaborative<br />
1601 Carmen Drive #215, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 384-1800<br />
www.edc-vc.com<br />
Graphic Design<br />
Barry Ridge Graphic Design<br />
671 Via Alondra, Ste 807, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 764-2440 (See Ad pg 12)<br />
www.ridgedesign.com<br />
Imagine It Web Design & Marketing<br />
P.O. Box 4046, Chatsworth<br />
(800) 569-2260<br />
www.imagineit.com<br />
Gyms and Physical Fitness<br />
B Real Fitness<br />
2440 Las Posas Road #A, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 383-3700<br />
www.brealfitness.com
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<strong>Camarillo</strong> MMA and Fitness<br />
5800 Santa Rosa Road #133, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 914-4129<br />
www.cammma.com<br />
George Erb Fitness Center, Inc.<br />
231 <strong>Camarillo</strong> Ranch Rd., <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)484-3307<br />
www.erbphysicaltherapy.com<br />
L.A. Workout<br />
192 Camino Ruiz, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 482-2582<br />
www.laworkout.com<br />
Health & Wellness<br />
Beauty Lounge Med Spa<br />
2475 Ventura Blvd., <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 991-0202<br />
www.beautyloungemedspa.com<br />
<strong>Camarillo</strong> Health Care Center<br />
205 Granada St., <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 482-9805<br />
ISAGENIX<br />
Serving <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 389-4320<br />
camarillo.isagenix.com<br />
Physicians Choice by Gemcare Health Plan<br />
2001 N. Solar Dr, Ste 150, Oxnard<br />
(877) 744-2709<br />
www.gemcarehealthplan.com/physicianschoice<br />
Vreeland College <strong>of</strong> the Healing Arts<br />
473 Post St., <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 482-8111<br />
www.vreelandcollege.org<br />
Hearing Aids, Audiology<br />
Acoustic Hearing Aids<br />
2412 N. Ponderosa Dr, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 482-1104<br />
www.acoustichearingaid.com<br />
Hospitals & Medical Offices<br />
<strong>Camarillo</strong> Health Care District<br />
3639 E. Las Posas Rd, Ste 117, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)482-9382<br />
www.camhealth.com<br />
Center for Family Health<br />
422 Arneill Road, Ste B, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 482-1282<br />
www.cmhshealth.org/cfh<br />
Channel Islands Urgent Care<br />
2103 Pickwick Drive, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)484-7448<br />
Kaiser Permanente<br />
2620 E. Las Posas Road, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 477-6224<br />
www.kaiserpermanente.org/<br />
Las Posas Family Medical Group<br />
3801 Las Posas, Ste. 214, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 437-0900<br />
St. John’s Medical Group <strong>of</strong> Vta County<br />
5051 N. Verdugo Way, Ste 100, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 384-8071<br />
St. John’s Pleasant Valley Hospital<br />
2309 Antonio Ave., <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)389-5800 (See Ad on back cover)<br />
www.stjohnshealth.org<br />
Hotels & Lodging<br />
Bella Capri Inn<br />
2050 E Ventura Blvd., <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 482-0777<br />
www.bellacapriinn.com<br />
Best Western <strong>Camarillo</strong> Inn<br />
295 Daily Drive, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)987-4991<br />
<strong>Camarillo</strong> Residence Inn by Marriott<br />
2912 Petit Street, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 388-7997<br />
www.residenceinn.com/oxrcr<br />
Courtyard by Marriott, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
4994 Verdugo Way, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)388-1020<br />
www.courtyard.com/oxrch<br />
Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach Hotel<br />
450 East Harbor Boulevard, Ventura<br />
(805) 648-2100<br />
www.cpventura.com<br />
Good Nite Inn<br />
1100 Ventura Blvd., <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)388-5644<br />
www.good-nite.com<br />
Hampton Inn & Suites<br />
50 W. Daily Drive, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 389-9898<br />
www.camarillosuites.hamptoninn.com<br />
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites<br />
4444 Central Ave., <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 485-3999<br />
www.hiexpress.com/camarilloca<br />
Quality Inn & Suites<br />
984 W. Ventura Blvd., <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 987-4188<br />
www.comfortinn.com<br />
Human Resources<br />
The Douglass Consulting Group, LLC<br />
207 W. Los Angeles Ave, #242, Moorpark<br />
(805) 222-5826<br />
www.douglassconsultinggroup.com<br />
The HR Firm<br />
Serving Ventura County, Oxnard<br />
(805) 816-8896<br />
thehrfirm.com<br />
Insurance<br />
Automobile Club <strong>of</strong> Southern CA<br />
2570B Las Posas Rd., <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 389-7240<br />
www.aaa-calif.com<br />
Avery Insurance & Financial Service<br />
License #0614248<br />
450 Rosewood Ave., Suite #200, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)482-1010<br />
www.eaveryinsurance.com<br />
B & B Premier Insurance Solutions, Inc.<br />
5008 Chesebro Rd. Ste 200, Agoura<br />
(805) 496-4819<br />
www.bbpremierins.com<br />
Elliott Financial & Insurance Services<br />
360 Mobil Ave, Suite 102F, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)987-7537<br />
<strong>Camarillo</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> Member Listing - By Category<br />
Farmers Insurance Boruta Ins. Agency<br />
1701 N. Lombard St., Ste 110, Oxnard<br />
(805) 844-4360<br />
Farmers Ins. Group-Brad Fogeltanz<br />
1701 N. Lombard St, Ste 110, Oxnard<br />
(805) 312-4319<br />
Health Insurance InfoSystem<br />
PO Box 3265, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)388-9903<br />
www.thehealthinsurancestore.com<br />
Hogan Insurance Services<br />
100 Moody Ct, Ste 100, Thousand Oaks<br />
(805) 379-2203<br />
www.hoganins.com<br />
Karl Lassiter, State Farm Insurance &<br />
Financial<br />
400 W Ventura Blvd. Ste 225, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)987-9104<br />
www.klassiter.com<br />
Lyddy Martin Co.<br />
Serving Ventura County<br />
(818) 929-8377<br />
www.LYDDY.com<br />
Mike Brennan’s Farmers Insurance<br />
Agency<br />
1820 E. Ventura Blvd., <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 987-2241<br />
www.commercialinsure.com<br />
MKN Financial Group<br />
Serving Ventura County<br />
(805) 644-3535<br />
mknfinancial.com<br />
Northern Insurance Services<br />
771 E. Daily Dr. Suite #130, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 983-6683<br />
www.norinsco.com<br />
Optimizemybenifits.com<br />
3225 Grande Vista Drive, Newbury Park<br />
(805) 368-4352<br />
Optimizemybenifits.com<br />
Ray Tuttle, AFLAC<br />
5296 Meadowridge Ct., <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 750-0983<br />
Rincon Insurance Corp<br />
2460 N. Ponderosa Dr, Ste A-110, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 377-9644<br />
www.rinconins.com<br />
State Compensation Insurance Fund<br />
2901 N. Ventura Road, Oxnard<br />
(805) 988-5298<br />
statefundca.com<br />
State Farm Rafferty Agency<br />
456 Arneill Rd, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)484-1041<br />
kerryrafferty.com<br />
State Farm, Thomas Logan<br />
267 Vlg Commons Blvd. Unit 13, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 889-9431<br />
TWIW Insurance Services, LLC<br />
196 S. Fir Street, Ventura<br />
(805) 585-6100<br />
www.twiw.com<br />
Valenzano Insurance Svc LIC #0D04006.<br />
1000 Paseo <strong>Camarillo</strong>, Ste 219, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 987-3228 x16<br />
www.yourinsurancebroker.com<br />
Interior Design<br />
Decor West<br />
2124 E. Ventura Blvd., <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 484-4381<br />
Investment & Development<br />
KL Equities, LLC.<br />
2435 E. Ventura Blvd., Ste E, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)388-3970<br />
Property Reclaiming Services Inc.<br />
Serving <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(888) 669-2201<br />
StanleyCombs.webhostinghub.com<br />
Jewelers<br />
George Thompson Diamond Co.<br />
309 W. Ventura Blvd., Ste D, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)388-5750<br />
Lozano’s Family Jewelry<br />
2086 E. Ventura Blvd, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)388-2222<br />
Legal/Attorneys<br />
Bromund Law Group<br />
5550 Telegraph Road, Ste B-3, Ventura<br />
(805) 650-1100<br />
www.bromundlaw.com<br />
Cunningham & Associates, Attorneys<br />
at Law<br />
771 E Daily Drive Ste 350, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 484-2769<br />
www.cunninghamlegal.com<br />
Deborah A. Parker, Attorney at Law<br />
Serving Ventura County<br />
(805) 218-7773<br />
www.DeborahParker.net<br />
Edsall Law, APC<br />
751 Daily Drive, Suite 325, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 484-9002<br />
Landegger Baron Lavenant Ingber<br />
751 Daily Drive, Suite 325, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 987-7128<br />
www.landeggeresq.com<br />
Law Office <strong>of</strong> Brian Nomi<br />
215 E Daily Drive Ste 28, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 444-5960<br />
www.briannomi.com<br />
Law Office <strong>of</strong> Theresa L. McConville<br />
340 Rosewood Ave., Ste R, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 484-0514<br />
Law Offices <strong>of</strong> Mark Pachowicz<br />
771 E. Daily Drive, Ste 230, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)987-4975<br />
www.pachowicz.com<br />
Legal Shield<br />
Serving Members Nationwide<br />
(805)386-2369<br />
www.prepaidlegal.com/hub/nancyc
<strong>Camarillo</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> Member Listing - By Category 17<br />
Liewen Law<br />
2011 Ventura Blvd, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 278-0616<br />
www.liewenlaw.com<br />
Nordman, Cormany, Hair & Compton, LLP<br />
1000 Town Center Dr, 6th Floor, Oxnard<br />
(805) 485-1000<br />
www.nchc.com<br />
Locksmith<br />
Buffum’s Safe & Lock Service<br />
2108 E. Ponderosa Drive, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 484-5200<br />
Magazines & Newspapers<br />
805 Living Magazine<br />
3717 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd, Westlake Vlg<br />
(805) 413-1141<br />
www.805living.com<br />
<strong>Camarillo</strong> Acorn Newspaper<br />
1203 Flynn Road, Ste 140, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 484-2403<br />
www.thecamarilloacorn.com<br />
Coupons and More <strong>of</strong> <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
2390-C Las Posas Road, #121, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)388-1311<br />
Pacific Coast Business Times<br />
14 E. Carrillo St., Ste A, Santa Barbara<br />
(805) 560-6950<br />
www.pacbiztimes.com<br />
Ventana Monthly / VC Reporter<br />
700 E Main Street, Ventura, CA 93001<br />
(805) 648-2244<br />
www.ventanamonthly.com<br />
Ventura County Star<br />
550 <strong>Camarillo</strong> Center Dr, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 437-0000<br />
www.venturacountystar.com<br />
Manufacturing<br />
Gingi-Pak<br />
4825 Calle Alto, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 484-1051<br />
www.gingi-pak.com<br />
Hales Engineering Company, Inc.<br />
18 Wood Road, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 484-2736<br />
www.haleseng.com<br />
Luscombe Engineering<br />
4682 Calle Bolero, Ste D, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)987-4880<br />
National Coatings Corporation<br />
1201 Calle Suerte, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 388-7112<br />
www.nationalcoatings.com<br />
Parker Hannifin Corp., Strat<strong>of</strong>lex Prod. Div.<br />
3800 Calle Tecate, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 419-7000<br />
www.parker.com<br />
Symphotic Tll Corporation<br />
880 Calle Plano, Unit K, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 484-6639<br />
www.symphotic.com<br />
Teledyne Scientific & Imaging<br />
1049 Camino Dos Rios, Thousand Oaks<br />
(805) 373-4545<br />
www.Tele-si.com<br />
Marketing & Public Relations<br />
Buena Consulting<br />
35 W. Main Street, Ventura<br />
(805) 201-9019<br />
www.buenacg.com<br />
Caddy Marketing & Communications, Inc.<br />
5214 Laurel Park Drive, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 389-1815<br />
www.caddymarketingonline.com<br />
Janis Flippen Public Relations<br />
Serving Ventura County<br />
(805) 389-9495<br />
KAR STUDIOS, LLC<br />
437 South Dawson Dr, Unit B, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 322-4065<br />
www.karstudios.com<br />
NOVA Advertising<br />
2435 Ventura Blvd Ste A, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(703) 987-9168<br />
www.novaadvertising.com<br />
Patty Brown Public Relations & Sp. Evnts<br />
Serving Ventura County<br />
(805) 607-9495<br />
SOHO Prospecting<br />
55 S. Glenn Dr., <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)482-2170 x201<br />
www.sohoprospecting.com<br />
Mortgage/Loans<br />
Broadview Mortgage - Pat Krull<br />
771 Daily Drive #120, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 223-3896<br />
www.patkrull.com<br />
Carrigan Financial Group<br />
771 Daily Drive Ste 120, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 389-0282<br />
www.SteveCarrigan.com<br />
Guild Mortgage Company<br />
711 E. Daily Drive, Ste 105, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 389-6800<br />
www.guildmortgage.com<br />
Loan Production Office<br />
360 Mobil Ave., Suite 218A, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 987-6919<br />
www.loanproduction<strong>of</strong>fice.com<br />
Metlife Reverse Mortgage- G. McComb<br />
Serving Ventura County<br />
(805) 443-8109<br />
wfhm.com/gloria-mccomb<br />
Prospect Mortgage<br />
2945 Townsgate Rd #200, Westlake Vlg<br />
(805) 390-5817<br />
myprospectmortgage.com<br />
Pure Lending<br />
1000 Paseo <strong>Camarillo</strong>, Ste 140, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 484-1499<br />
Mortuary<br />
Conejo Mountain Funeral Home &<br />
Memorial Park<br />
2052 Howard Rd., <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)482-1959<br />
www.conejomountain.com<br />
Griffin Family Funeral Chapels<br />
1075 E Daily Dr, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 482-1166<br />
www.camarill<strong>of</strong>uneralhome.com<br />
Moving & Storage<br />
Citizens Self Storage<br />
269 Aviador St, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 484-1738<br />
www.citizenstorage.com<br />
Golden State Self Storage<br />
300 W. Ventura Blvd., <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)388-7926<br />
www.goldenstatestorage.com<br />
Hilford Moving and Storage<br />
1595 S. Arundell Ave., Ventura<br />
(805)642-0221<br />
www.hilfordmoving.com<br />
Meathead Movers<br />
331 N Dawson Dr. #A, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(866) 843-6328<br />
www.meatheadmovers.com<br />
PODS Moving & Storage<br />
6050 King Drive Ste C, Ventura<br />
(805) 644-6503<br />
www.mylocalpods.com<br />
Sheeler Moving & Storage<br />
6020 Nicolle Street, Ste. A, Ventura<br />
(805)658-1943<br />
www.sheelermoving.com<br />
Store Safe Self Storage<br />
241 <strong>Camarillo</strong> Ranch Rd., <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)482-7778<br />
www.storesafecalifornia.com<br />
StorQuest Self Storage<br />
151 Lewis Road, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)987-0223<br />
www.storquest.com<br />
We Stor It<br />
4840 Calle Alto, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)484-3866<br />
Wells Cargo Self Storage<br />
450 <strong>Camarillo</strong> Center Dr, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 383-2918<br />
wellscargocamarillo.com<br />
Museum<br />
<strong>Camarillo</strong> Ranch Foundation<br />
201 <strong>Camarillo</strong> Ranch Road, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)389-8182<br />
www.camarilloranch.org<br />
Commemorative Air Force So. Ca Wing<br />
455 Aviation Drive, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)482-0064<br />
www.cafsocal.com<br />
Pleasant Valley Historical Soc. & Museum<br />
720 Las Posas Road, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 482-3660<br />
www.pvhsonline.org<br />
Non Pr<strong>of</strong>it & Community Orgs<br />
ARC Ventura County<br />
5103 Walker St., Ventura<br />
(805)650-8611<br />
www.arcvc.org<br />
American Cancer Society<br />
2186 Knoll Dr. Ste. A, Ventura<br />
(805) 644-4237<br />
www.cancer.org<br />
American Red Cross <strong>of</strong> Ventura County<br />
836 Calle Plano, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)987-1514<br />
www.arcventura.org<br />
Area Housing Authority <strong>of</strong> the Co. <strong>of</strong> Vta<br />
1400 W. Hillcrest Dr, Newbury Pk<br />
(805)480-9991<br />
www.ahacv.org<br />
Assoc. Water Agencies <strong>of</strong> Vta County<br />
5156 McGrath St., Ste 104, Ventura<br />
(805)644-0922<br />
www.awavc.org<br />
Big Brothers Big Sisters <strong>of</strong> Ventura Co.<br />
445 Rosewood Ave. Ste Q, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)484-2282<br />
www.bbsvc.org<br />
Boys & Girls Club Of <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
1500 Temple Ave., <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)482-8113<br />
www.bgccam.org<br />
Brain Injury Center<br />
3687 E. Las Posas Blvd., Bldg H, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 482-1312<br />
braininjurycenter.org<br />
Cabrillo Economic Dev. Corp.<br />
702 County Square Drive, Ventura<br />
(805)659-3791<br />
www.cabrilloedc.org<br />
<strong>Camarillo</strong> Breakfast Rotary Club<br />
PO Box 3512, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 484-1717<br />
www.camarillobreakfastrotary.org<br />
<strong>Camarillo</strong> City Ambassadors<br />
Serving <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)482-7322<br />
<strong>Camarillo</strong> Council <strong>of</strong> PTA’s<br />
Serving <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
www.camarillopta.org<br />
<strong>Camarillo</strong> Family YMCA<br />
3111 Village at the Park Dr., <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 484-0423<br />
www.ciymca.org<br />
<strong>Camarillo</strong> Hospice Corporation<br />
400 Rosewood Ave., #102, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)389-6870<br />
www.camarillohospice.org<br />
<strong>Camarillo</strong> Las Posas Republican<br />
Women Federated<br />
Serving <strong>Camarillo</strong> Area<br />
(805) 482-4093<br />
<strong>Camarillo</strong> Moose Family Center Lodge<br />
341 Arneill Road, Suite A, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)484-9118<br />
www.moose2047.org
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<strong>Camarillo</strong> Noontime Optimist Club<br />
PO Box 1884, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 484-4054<br />
<strong>Camarillo</strong> Public Library<br />
4101 Las Posas Road, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 388-5548<br />
www.camarillolibrary.org<br />
<strong>Camarillo</strong>/Somis PV Lions Club<br />
PO Box 157, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 482-1297<br />
www.pvlions.org<br />
Casa Pacifica Ctrs for Children & Families<br />
1722 S. Lewis Road, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)445-7800<br />
www.casapacifica.org<br />
Channel Islands Choral Association<br />
P.O. Box 3474, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 484-6601<br />
cicachoir.org<br />
Citizens Advisory Committee - VYCF<br />
3100 Wright Road, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)659-5379<br />
FOOD Share, Inc.<br />
4156 N. Southbank Road, Oxnard<br />
(805)983-7100 x111<br />
www.foodshare.com<br />
Friends <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Camarillo</strong> Library<br />
4101 Las Posas Road, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 388-5275<br />
Girl Scouts <strong>of</strong> California’s Central Coast<br />
801 S Victoria, Ste. 202, Ventura<br />
(805) 822-2427<br />
oniles@gstc.org<br />
Herman Bennett Foundation<br />
194 Camino Ruiz, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 445-7171<br />
HermanBennettFoundation.org<br />
Interface Children & Family Services<br />
1305 Del Norte Rd, Ste 200, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 485-6114<br />
www.icfs.org<br />
Kiwanis Club <strong>of</strong> <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
PO Box 533, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 482-8761<br />
www.kiwanis-club-<strong>of</strong>-camarillo.org<br />
Meadowlark Service League<br />
PO Box 3063, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 482-8194<br />
www.meadowlarkserviceleague.com<br />
Mission without Borders<br />
P. O. Box 6008, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 987-8880<br />
www.mwb<br />
Pleasant Valley Education Foundation<br />
360 Mobil Ave., Suite 213C, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 444-1989<br />
www.pvef.org<br />
Pleasant Vly Neighborhood for Learning<br />
1099 Bedford Drive, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 388-0369<br />
www.pvnfl.org<br />
Rolling for Pink<br />
P.O. Box 781, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 277-9703<br />
www.rollingforpink.org<br />
Rotary Club <strong>of</strong> <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
PO Box 171, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 482-9382<br />
www.camarillorotary.org<br />
Save Our Kid’s Music<br />
P.O. Box 2244, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 744-7656<br />
sokm.net<br />
Soroptimist International <strong>of</strong> <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
Serving Ventura County<br />
(805) 444-7653<br />
www.soroptimistcamarillo.org<br />
Studio Channel Islands Art Center<br />
2221 Ventura Blvd., <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 383-1368<br />
www.studiochannelislands.org<br />
The Wellness Community<br />
530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village<br />
(805)379-4777<br />
www.TwcVv.org<br />
United Blood Services-Ventura County<br />
2223-A Eastman Avenue, Ventura<br />
(805) 477-1243<br />
www.unitedbloodservices.org<br />
United Way <strong>of</strong> Ventura County<br />
1317 Del Norte Road, #100, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 485-6288<br />
www.vcunitedway.org<br />
Ventura Co. Coastal Assoc. <strong>of</strong> Realtors<br />
2350 Wankel Way, Oxnard<br />
(805)981-2100<br />
www.vchomefinders.com<br />
Ventura County Sheriff’s Foundation<br />
P.O. Box 3312, Thousand Oaks<br />
(805) 492-4398<br />
www.vcsheriffsfoundation.org<br />
Office Building Space<br />
La Quinta Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Building<br />
1601 Carmen Dr, Ste 100, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)484-0477<br />
Office Supplies & Furniture<br />
Ponderosa Office Supply<br />
850 Calle Plano, Unit B, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 484-2873<br />
www.ponderosa<strong>of</strong>ficesupply.com<br />
Optometry, Opthomology<br />
Michael Freeland O.D.<br />
4976 Verdugo Way, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 482-4628<br />
www.drmichaelfreeland.com<br />
Recreation & Parks<br />
<strong>Camarillo</strong> Community Theatre<br />
PO Box 3246, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 388-5716<br />
www.camarillotheatre.org<br />
Harley’s <strong>Camarillo</strong> Bowl<br />
305 Arneill Road, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 482-0747<br />
www.harleysbowl.com<br />
Macaroni Kid <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
3974 Fortuna Ave, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 415-5781<br />
www.camarillo.macaronikid.com<br />
<strong>Camarillo</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> Member Listing - By Category<br />
Pleasant Valley Recreation & Park<br />
District<br />
1605 E. Burnley St., <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)482-1996<br />
www.pvrpd.org<br />
Roxy Stadium 11<br />
5001 Verdugo Way, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)388-0532<br />
srentertainmentgrp.com<br />
Party Rentals<br />
Aces and 8 Casino Nights<br />
9427 Santa Margarita, Ventura<br />
(805) 647-0650<br />
www.acesn8s.net<br />
Casino Knights<br />
Serving Ventura County<br />
(877) 707-7878<br />
www.casinoknights.com<br />
MD Entertainment Group<br />
Serving Ventura County<br />
(805) 504-6024<br />
mdentertainmentgroup.com<br />
Merlin Medical Supply & Merlin Magic<br />
699 Mobil Ave, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 388-7669<br />
merlinmed.com<br />
Party Pleasers/U-Rent<br />
2291-A Pickwick Drive, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 482-0339<br />
www.partypleasers.com<br />
Payroll Services<br />
ADP Payroll<br />
5153 Camino Ruiz, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 383-8645<br />
www.adp.com<br />
Paychex, Inc.<br />
5280 Valentine Road, #120, Ventura<br />
(805) 650-0611<br />
www.paychex.com<br />
Photography<br />
Fassett Photography<br />
Serving Ventura County<br />
(805) 680-7380<br />
www.fassettphoto.com<br />
Physical Therapy & Fitness<br />
Dynamic Physical & Hand Therapy, Inc.<br />
500 Paseo <strong>Camarillo</strong> #105, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 987-6851<br />
www.dynamicptinc.com<br />
Picture Framing<br />
Art Illusions Gallery<br />
602 N. Las Posas Road, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 484-0800<br />
Plumbing<br />
<strong>Camarillo</strong> Plumbing & Paint<br />
2401 E. Ventura Blvd., <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 482-8963<br />
www.aireserv.com/camarillo<br />
Postal/Mailing Services<br />
Postal Magic<br />
5235 Mission Oaks Blvd., <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 482-3803<br />
www.postal-magic.com<br />
V3 Printing<br />
200 N. Elevar St., Oxnard<br />
(805) 981-2600<br />
www.v3corporation.com<br />
Printing & Printers<br />
Central Coast Imaging Solutions<br />
2387 Portola Road #C, Ventura<br />
(805)654-0590 (See Ad pg 6)<br />
www.centralcoastis.com<br />
Hayes Graphics<br />
1390 Flynn Rd., Unit B, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 482-0814<br />
www.hayesgraphics.com<br />
Mail Manager<br />
5124 Ralston St., Ventura<br />
(805) 642-0072<br />
Safeguard by G.A. Cook & Associates, Inc.<br />
415 North A Street, Oxnard<br />
(805 )486-9769<br />
www.gosafeguard.com/sbscook<br />
Signature Graphics<br />
4531 Market St., Ste H, Ventura<br />
(805) 644-7289<br />
www.siggraf.com<br />
Streamline Office Solutions<br />
715 W Ventura Blvd. , Ste G & H, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 278-6501<br />
www.streamlineos.net<br />
Promotional Products<br />
Coastal Embroidery, Inc.<br />
2172 Pickwick Dr, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)383-5593<br />
www.coastalemb.net<br />
Mark it Place<br />
61 Daily Drive, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)484-6825<br />
Tag! The Creative Source<br />
2260 Ventura Blvd., Ste 200, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 987-5855<br />
www.tagsource.com<br />
Trophies Etc.<br />
2255 E. Pleasant Valley Rd, #K, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)484-1813<br />
www.trophiesetc.com<br />
Property Management<br />
Calleguas Land Company Ltd.<br />
PO Box 2485, Malibu<br />
(310) 456-3230<br />
Cobalt Realty Grp - Deborah M. Jones<br />
770 Paseo <strong>Camarillo</strong>, Ste 100, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 236-2725<br />
Esquire Property Management<br />
484 Mobil Ave., Ste 20, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 482-3209<br />
www.esquirepm.com
<strong>Camarillo</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> Member Listing - By Category<br />
M. F. Daily Corporation<br />
2357-A Pickwick Dr, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)482-2761<br />
www.mfdaily.com<br />
Ventura Investment Co.<br />
1601 Carmen Dr, Ste 100, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 484-0477<br />
www.venturainvestmentco.com<br />
Psychology, Counseling,<br />
Behavioral Health<br />
Partridge Garcia Group, Inc.<br />
520 Camino Concordia, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 987-1697<br />
www.drpriscilla.com<br />
Quinton, Bonnie, LCSW<br />
2460 N. Ponderosa Dr., Ste A-110, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)384-9399<br />
www.bonniequinton.com<br />
Publisher<br />
Atlantic West Publishing, Inc.<br />
525 S. Douglas St., Ste 270, El Segundo<br />
(800) 814-7289<br />
www.atlantic4us.com<br />
Radio Stations<br />
Cumulus Media<br />
1376 Walter Street, Ventura<br />
(805) 642-8595<br />
www.kven.com<br />
Gold Coast Broadcasting LLC<br />
2284 S. Victoria Ave., 2-G, Ventura<br />
(805) 289-1400<br />
Real Estate: Commercial<br />
<strong>Camarillo</strong> Old Town Plaza<br />
2087 E. Ventura Blvd, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)482-3811<br />
Lee & Associates - LA North/Ventura Inc.<br />
1000 Town Center Dr. #125, Oxnard<br />
(805) 626-1200<br />
www.leevc.com<br />
NAI Capital<br />
300 Esplanade Dr, Oxnard<br />
(805) 278-1400<br />
www.naicapital.com<br />
Selleck Properties<br />
5655 Lindero Cyn Rd. #301, Westlake Vlg<br />
(818) 991-7890<br />
TOLD Corporation<br />
621 Via Alondra, Ste 602, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)388-4757<br />
Real Estate: Sales<br />
Al Fox Realty<br />
33204 Village 33, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 312-4050<br />
Barlow Williams Realty<br />
5257 Mission Oaks Blvd., <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)987-5755<br />
www.barlowwilliams.com<br />
Churchill Valencia - Cobalt Realty<br />
770 Paseo <strong>Camarillo</strong>, Ste. 100, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 504-8240<br />
www.churchillvalencia.com<br />
Cobalt Realty Group - Bob Taylor &<br />
Mabel DeLeon<br />
770 Paseo <strong>Camarillo</strong>, Ste 100, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 312-6695<br />
www.cobaltrg.com<br />
Cobalt Realty Group - Carole Higa<br />
770 Paseo <strong>Camarillo</strong>, Ste 100, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 377-4303<br />
Cobalt Realty Group - Chuck Whitlock<br />
770 Paseo <strong>Camarillo</strong>, Ste 100, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 216-2043<br />
Cobalt Realty Group - Dan McAllister<br />
770 Paseo <strong>Camarillo</strong>, Ste 100, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 389-1919<br />
www.cobaltrg.com<br />
Cobalt Realty Group - Drake & Karen Team<br />
770 Paseo <strong>Camarillo</strong>, Ste 100, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 796-0398<br />
drakeandkarenteam.com<br />
Cobalt Realty Group - Erik Priedkalns<br />
770 Paseo <strong>Camarillo</strong> Ste 100, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(310) 422-9620<br />
www.homes4ubyErik.com<br />
Cobalt Realty Group - Mike Muncy<br />
770 Paseo <strong>Camarillo</strong>, Ste 100, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 407-9268<br />
mikemuncy.yourkwagent.com<br />
Coldwell Banker Realty - Jorge DeLeon<br />
105 Los Altos, Oxnard<br />
(805) 794-7102<br />
Elliott, Rebeca - ReMax Gold Coast<br />
601 E Daily Dr. Ste. 102, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 729-3115<br />
www.camarill<strong>of</strong>inehomes.com<br />
Heritage Real Estate Group<br />
2215 Ventura Blvd., <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 487-0652<br />
heritagegrp.biz<br />
Jim Cox Broker Associate<br />
2260 E. Ventura Blvd, Ste 101, <strong>Camarillo</strong>,<br />
(805) 377-2121<br />
Keller Williams - Rosie Rodriguez &<br />
Christina Salas<br />
2831 N. Ventura Road, Oxnard<br />
(805) 766-0989<br />
Keller Williams Realty, Nancy Amorteguy<br />
2831 N. Ventura Road, Oxnard<br />
(805) 643-3337<br />
www.kwwestventuracounty.com<br />
Mark Brown Realty<br />
Serving Ventura County<br />
(805) 231-5648<br />
markbrownrealty.com<br />
Movewest Realty Inc.<br />
2185 Ventura Blvd, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 388-2001<br />
www.movewest.com<br />
Prudential California Realty - Jean<br />
Norman, GRI<br />
350 N Lantana, Ste. G-1, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 889-5640<br />
www.VenturaCountyRealEstateTeam.com<br />
RDS, Inc.<br />
2301 Daily Drive, Ste 303, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 388-9091 (See Ad pg 12)<br />
RE/MAX Integrity<br />
1203 Flynn Road, Suite 210, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 482-3640<br />
www.RemaxIntegrityCA.com<br />
RE/MAX Integrity - Terry Ayers<br />
1203 Flynn Road, Suite 210, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 816-8519<br />
www.TereseAyers.com<br />
Remax Gold Coast - Cesi Kelley<br />
601 E Daily Dr, Ste 102, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 890-6500<br />
camarilloresidential.com<br />
Remax Gold Coast - Karen Krassner<br />
601 Daily Drive, Suite 102, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)630-1625<br />
Remax Gold Coast - Teresa Toomey<br />
601 Daily Drive, Ste 102, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 890-2888<br />
www.camarillohomes.com<br />
Troop Real Estate - Christy Rueckert<br />
2301 E Daily Drive, Ste 101, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 377-4746<br />
www.christyshouses.com<br />
Troop Real Estate - Randy Long<br />
2301 E. Daily Drive, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 377-3532<br />
www.longforahome.com<br />
Ventura County Go Team<br />
Serving Ventura County<br />
(805) 443-2758<br />
www.vcgoteam.com<br />
Recycling, Trash Removal,<br />
Shredding<br />
<strong>Camarillo</strong> Recycling, Inc.<br />
532 S. Dawson Drive, #2, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)987-0226 (See Ad pg 6)<br />
www.camarillorecycling.com<br />
E.J. Harrison & Sons, Inc.<br />
PO Box 4009, Ventura<br />
(805) 647-1414 (See Ad pg 2)<br />
www.ejharrison.com<br />
Gold Coast Recycling<br />
5275 Colt St., Suite 2, Ventura<br />
(805) 642-9236<br />
www.goldcoastrecycling.com<br />
RSI Shredding<br />
710 Graves Ave., Oxnard<br />
(805) 278-0162<br />
Research & Development<br />
YTC America Inc.<br />
3401 Calle Tecate, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 388-9920<br />
www.ytca.com<br />
Restaurants<br />
Aloha Steakhouse<br />
5800 Santa Rosa Road, # 140, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 484-1422<br />
www.alohasteakhouse.com<br />
Bread Basket Cake Company<br />
83 Daily Drive, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 482-1337<br />
www .breadbasketcake.com<br />
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Brendan’s Irish Pub & Restaurant<br />
1755 E. Daily Drive, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 383-7528<br />
Brendans.com<br />
Chester’s Asia Restaurant<br />
2216 Pickwick Drive, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 482-6564<br />
www.chestersasia.com<br />
Cronies Sports Grill<br />
370 N. Lantana Street, #20, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 482-5900<br />
Eggs ‘n Things<br />
92 Daily Drive, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 987-4497<br />
El Tecolote Restaurant Mexican Food<br />
333 N. Lewis Road, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 482-4318<br />
www.eltecolote.com<br />
French Bulldog Bistro + Lounge<br />
2433 E. Ventura Blvd., <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 482-5249<br />
www.thefrenchbulldogbistro.com<br />
Good Morning Cafe<br />
315 Arneill Road, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 437-6081<br />
Jersey Mike’s Subs<br />
370 N. Lantana Street, #H-16, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)482-7040<br />
Jersey Mike’s Subs<br />
5800 Santa Rosa Rd # 143, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 484-5525<br />
www.jerseymikes.com<br />
Jessica’s Cafe<br />
596 Mobil Ave., Ste A, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 482-7311<br />
Johnny Rockets <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
640 E Ventura Blvd. #1201, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 383-1888<br />
Marie Callender’s<br />
185 E. Daily Drive, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 987-5580<br />
McDonald’s<br />
60 Daily Drive, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 484-2535<br />
4860 Santa Rosa Rd., <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)484-9616<br />
1650 Arneill Road, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 987-1115<br />
Money Pancho Mexican Restaurant<br />
3661 Las Posas Rd. #165, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 484-0591<br />
www.themoneypancho.com<br />
Ottavio’s Italian Restaurant<br />
1620 E. Ventura Blvd., <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 482-3810<br />
www.ottavio.com<br />
Panda Express<br />
2550 Las Posas Rd. Ste F, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 484-2933<br />
pandaexpress.com<br />
Panini Place<br />
2145 Ventura Blvd., <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 484-6529<br />
www.yourpaniniplace.com
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Peking Inn<br />
330 N Lantana St., Ste 31, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 987-8188<br />
Presto Pasta<br />
1701 Daily Drive, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 445-7737<br />
www.prestopasta.com<br />
Ric’s Restaurant & Sports Lounge<br />
2500 Las Posas Road, Ste A, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)389-9919<br />
www.ricsrestaurant.com<br />
Snapper Jack’s Taco Shack<br />
4850 Verdugo Way, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 384-0334<br />
snapperjackstacoshack.com<br />
Souplantation Restaurant<br />
375 W. Ventura Blvd., <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)389-3500<br />
www.souplantation.com<br />
Sushi Fresh Rotating Bar & Japanese Rest.<br />
2115 Pickwick Dr, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 482-1444<br />
www.sushifresh.net<br />
Swirl Frozen Yogurt Bar<br />
267 Vlg Commons Blvd #11, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 484-8040<br />
The C<strong>of</strong>fee Bean & Tea Leaf<br />
4580 Calle Alto, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)484-7924<br />
824 Arniell Road, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 484-7924<br />
www.c<strong>of</strong>feebean.com<br />
Twenty 88<br />
2088 Ventura Blvd, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 388-2088<br />
Verona Trattoria<br />
2485 Ventura Blvd, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 383-7576<br />
Yolanda’s <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
86 Daily Drive, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)389-9922<br />
www.yolandasmexicancafe.com<br />
zzyzx cafe<br />
33 N. Lewis Rd., <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 484-2900<br />
www.zzyzxcafe.com<br />
Schools, Colleges & Education<br />
Azusa Pacific University<br />
445 E Esplanade Dr. Ste 200, Oxnard<br />
(805) 988-1267<br />
www.apu.edu/ventura<br />
California Lutheran University<br />
60 W. Olsen Rd, Ste 1800, Thousand Oaks<br />
(805) 493-3151<br />
www.callutheran.edu<br />
California State University Channel Islands<br />
One University Drive, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 437-8400<br />
www.csuci.edu<br />
<strong>Camarillo</strong> Academy <strong>of</strong> Progressive<br />
Education (CAPE Charter School)<br />
777 Aileen St, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 384-1415<br />
www.camarillocharter.org<br />
Carden School <strong>of</strong> <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
1915 E. Las Posas Rd., <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 484-0259<br />
www.cardencamarillo.org<br />
National University<br />
761 East Daily Dr, Ste 120, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 437-3000 (See Ad pg 21)<br />
www.nu.edu<br />
Oxnard College<br />
4000 S. Rose Ave., Oxnard<br />
(805)986-5808<br />
oxnardcollege.edu<br />
Oxnard Union High School District<br />
309 So. K St., Oxnard<br />
(805) 385-2561<br />
www.ouhsd.k12.ca.us<br />
Pleasant Valley School District<br />
600 Temple Ave., <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 482-2763<br />
www.pvsd.k12.ca.us<br />
St. Mary Magdalen School<br />
2534 Ventura Blvd., <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 482-2611<br />
www.smms.pvt.k12.ca.us<br />
Security Systems & Consultants<br />
Cornwall Security Services, Inc.<br />
3657 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Westlake Vlg<br />
(805) 676-1828<br />
CornwallSecurity.com<br />
Digital Security and Electronics, Inc.<br />
610 Calle Plano, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)987-4246<br />
www.digisec.com<br />
Shopping Centers<br />
<strong>Camarillo</strong> Hospice Certified Farmers’ Mkt<br />
2220 E. Ventura Blvd., <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 389-6870<br />
www.camarillohospice.org<br />
<strong>Camarillo</strong> Premium Outlets<br />
740 Ventura Blvd., Ste 504, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 445-8520<br />
www.premiumoutlets.com/camarillo<br />
Las Posas Plaza Merchants<br />
P.O. Box 151, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 482-2761<br />
www.lasposasplaza.com<br />
MyG<strong>of</strong>er.com<br />
940 Arneill Rd., <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(310) 497.7834<br />
www.myg<strong>of</strong>er.com/robb<br />
Santa Rosa Plaza<br />
5800 Santa Rosa Rd, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(310) 553-6512<br />
Social Services<br />
Channel Islands Social Services<br />
900 Calle Plano # K, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)384-0983<br />
www.IslandSocialServices.org<br />
Specialty Retail<br />
<strong>Camarillo</strong> Bridal<br />
425 Arneill Rd, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 389-1515<br />
www.gorgeousgowns.biz<br />
<strong>Camarillo</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> Member Listing - By Category<br />
Catalina’s Dates<br />
Serving Ventura County<br />
(805) 256-9153<br />
Costco Wholesale<br />
2001 E. Ventura Blvd., Oxnard<br />
(805)983-4200<br />
www.costco.com<br />
Epicurean Olive Oils<br />
97 E. Daily Dr, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 383-6489<br />
epicureanoliveoils.com<br />
Inkwerks Screenprinting & Design LLC<br />
537 Constitution Ave, Ste F, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 947-7571<br />
www.Inkwerksspd.com<br />
Mrs. Fig’s Bookworm<br />
93 Daily Drive, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 482-1384<br />
Neiman Marcus Last Call<br />
600 Ventura Blvd., Ste 1350, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 383-5769<br />
www.lastcall.com<br />
Sign-A-Rama<br />
4081 Calle Tesoro. Ste. A, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 437-1970<br />
signarama-camarillo.com<br />
SoCal Signworx<br />
150 Wood Road, Unit G, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 482-1199<br />
socalsignworx.com<br />
Sports<br />
California Heat Volleyball Club<br />
300 S. Lewis Road Unit D, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 657-6700<br />
www.californiaheatvbc.com<br />
Telecommunications<br />
tw Telecom<br />
2646 Palma Drive. Ste 440, Ventura<br />
(805) 535-2142<br />
www.twtelecom.com<br />
Title & Escrow<br />
Chicago Title Company<br />
500 E Esplanade, Ste. 102, Oxnard<br />
(805) 987-0481<br />
www.chicagotitle.com<br />
Malibu Escrow Corp.<br />
Serving Ventura County<br />
(805) 443-5213<br />
The Escrow Place, Inc<br />
1203 Flynn Road, Ste. 260, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 504-2800<br />
theescrowplace.com<br />
Tools, Building Supplies<br />
B & B Do It Center<br />
698 Mobil Ave., Ste A, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)388-1067<br />
www.bbcenter.doitbest.com<br />
Stock Building Supply<br />
2800 Barry St, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 482-4621<br />
stockbuildingsupply.com<br />
Transportation<br />
Amtrak<br />
2904 Jarvis, San Diego<br />
(800)872-7245<br />
www.amtrak.com<br />
Roadrunner Shuttle & Limousine<br />
240 South Glenn Dr, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)389-8196<br />
www.rrshuttle.com<br />
The <strong>Camarillo</strong> Trolley<br />
2086 E. Ventura Blvd., <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 388-2222<br />
www.camarillotrolley.com<br />
Yellow Cab Company<br />
83 N Dawson Drive, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)659-6900<br />
venturatransit.com<br />
Travel Agencies, Tours<br />
Classic Heritage Golf Tours<br />
Serving The Community<br />
(805) 428-9428<br />
www.golfresource.com<br />
Thunderbird Travel<br />
1601 Carmen Dr, Ste. 201, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805)987-5087<br />
www.tbirdtravel.com<br />
Utilities<br />
Camrosa Water District<br />
7385 Santa Rosa Rd, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 482-8214<br />
www.camrosa.com<br />
General Pump Co. Inc.<br />
934 W. Verdulera St., <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 482-1215<br />
genpump.com<br />
Southern California Edison Co.<br />
10060 Telegraph Rd, Ventura<br />
(800) 792-1172<br />
www.sce.com<br />
Southern California Gas Co.<br />
425 S. B’’ St.’’, Oxnard<br />
(805) 385-4802<br />
www.socalgas.com<br />
Vending<br />
Canteen Vending<br />
121 Bernoulli Circle, Oxnard<br />
(805) 485-1414<br />
www.canteenvending.com<br />
Culligan Water<br />
15580 Roxford St., Sylmar<br />
(800) 559-5783<br />
www.culligan.com<br />
Wineries, Vineyards, Supplies<br />
Bella Victorian Vineyard<br />
2135 E. Ventura Blvd., <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 383-8800<br />
bellavictorianvineyard.com<br />
Cantara Cellars<br />
126 N. Wood Road, Ste 104, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
(805) 484-9600<br />
www.cantaracellars.com
Local hospital committed to<br />
excellence, community care<br />
St. John’s Regional Medical Center<br />
and St. John’s Pleasant Valley Hospital,<br />
members <strong>of</strong> Dignity Health, comprise<br />
one <strong>of</strong> the largest acute health care organizations<br />
in Ventura County. These<br />
private, not-for-pr<strong>of</strong>it hospitals are dedicated<br />
to providing quality services that<br />
enhance wellness and healing, improving<br />
health in mind, body, and spirit, and<br />
advocating for the disadvantaged. St.<br />
John's Hospitals have a combined total<br />
<strong>of</strong> 445 licensed beds, 1,800 employees,<br />
and more than 500 active medical staff<br />
members in all specialties.<br />
St. John’s PVH, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
St. John’s Pleasant Valley Hospital<br />
(SJPVH) in <strong>Camarillo</strong> was founded<br />
in 1974 by influential leaders who believed<br />
that a hospital was needed in the<br />
growing community. In addition to its<br />
acute-care services, SJPVH has a Subacute<br />
Care Unit and operates the first<br />
hospital-based hyperbaric medicine and<br />
wound care center in Ventura County.<br />
In 2007 a new emergency department<br />
opened with state-<strong>of</strong>-the-art medical<br />
technology. Nearly one quarter <strong>of</strong> St.<br />
John’s Pleasant Valley Hospital’s 500<br />
employees live in <strong>Camarillo</strong>.<br />
St. John’s RMC, Oxnard<br />
St. John’s Regional Medical Center<br />
(SJRMC) is located in Oxnard. At<br />
the request <strong>of</strong> Reverend Laubacher the<br />
Sisters <strong>of</strong> Mercy established St. John’s<br />
Hospital in 1912, making vital health-<br />
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY ®<br />
care services available on the vast Oxnard<br />
plain. This year St. John’s celebrates<br />
its Centennial anniversary with<br />
the theme: 100 Years: A Legacy <strong>of</strong><br />
Healing.<br />
Programs & Services<br />
St. John’s Hospitals <strong>of</strong>fer comprehensive<br />
programs and services, including<br />
24-hour emergency medical<br />
services, orthopedic services, cancer<br />
care, a nationally recognized cardiovascular<br />
program, diagnostic imaging<br />
and women’s services, surgical weight<br />
loss, wound care and hyperbaric medicine,<br />
palliative care and spiritual care<br />
services.<br />
Staff Committment<br />
Every St. John’s staff member is<br />
committed to the wellness <strong>of</strong> our community<br />
and our patients. We are motivated<br />
by compassion, to be kind, forgiving,<br />
and to break barriers for those who<br />
cannot. We value excellence, quality,<br />
responsibility, creativity and innovation.<br />
Our purpose is health. Our spirit<br />
is strong.<br />
Patient Outreach<br />
St. John’s Hospitals engage in a<br />
wide-range <strong>of</strong> outreach activities designed<br />
to promote and maintain good<br />
health among our residents. The educational<br />
and healthcare programs are<br />
broad-based and impact the most vulnerable<br />
populations. In FY 2010, St.<br />
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John’s Hospitals provided more than<br />
$58 million in unsponsored care and<br />
programs benefitting underserved populations<br />
in our community. Through<br />
our community outreach programs and<br />
partnerships with local organizations,<br />
St. John's <strong>of</strong>fers health screenings,<br />
health education and promotion and<br />
disease prevention programs.<br />
Accessible Resources<br />
Through the Dignity Health Community<br />
Grants Program St. John’s dedicates<br />
substantial resources to strengthening<br />
and enriching the community,<br />
ensuring that essential health and social<br />
services are accessible to all members<br />
<strong>of</strong> the community. In Fiscal Year 2010,<br />
St. John’s conferred grants to ten local<br />
non-pr<strong>of</strong>it organizations, resulting in<br />
$154,636 in community benefit.<br />
“The organizations we select place<br />
an emphasis on improving the health <strong>of</strong><br />
the community. Individually we can’t<br />
provide for all the needs that exist, but<br />
collectively we can make a significant<br />
impact,” said Laurie Eberst, president<br />
and CEO <strong>of</strong> St. John’s Hospitals.<br />
St. John’s Hospitals and our sponsoring<br />
congregations are committed<br />
to furthering our healing ministry. We<br />
dedicate our resources to delivering<br />
compassionate, high-quality, affordable<br />
health services; serving and advocating<br />
for those in need.<br />
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Events & programs<br />
Business Luncheon<br />
to feature Gorell &<br />
Strickland<br />
Two current legislators from the<br />
area, both <strong>of</strong> whom are running in this<br />
year’s election, will discuss California<br />
business issues at the 13th annual Business<br />
& Legislators Forum, Friday, May<br />
18, at Spanish Hills Country Club.<br />
Presentations will be from Senator<br />
Tony Strickland who is currently running<br />
for Congress to fill the seat being<br />
vacated by Elton Gallegly serving the<br />
24th Congressional District, and from<br />
Assemblyman Jeff Gorell who is seeking<br />
reelection to his seat serving the<br />
37th Assembly District in the California<br />
State Assembly.<br />
Check-in for the event begins at<br />
11:00 AM on May 18. The luncheon<br />
and program are from 11:30 a.m. to<br />
1:30 p.m.. Registration is available<br />
at www.camarillochamber.org or by<br />
calling the <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice at 805-484-<br />
4383.<br />
<strong>Camarillo</strong> Old Town is revving up<br />
for a wild spring and summer full <strong>of</strong> fun<br />
activities for residents and visitors alike.<br />
On the evening <strong>of</strong> Friday, April 27,<br />
Cruise Nights, hosted by the <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
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Cruise Nights return to Old Town April thru Sept<br />
Old Town Association, return to <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
Old Town. This annual program<br />
features more than 150 classic cars from<br />
the 1980’s and older on display, live music,<br />
and strolling and shopping along the<br />
boulevard. Six Cruise Nights are scheduled<br />
in <strong>Camarillo</strong> Old Town through<br />
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evening and each event is scheduled to<br />
run from 5-8 p.m., with the main show<br />
taking place in the parking lot at 2222<br />
Ventura Blvd. Due to high demand, there<br />
will once again be classic cars parked inside<br />
the gates this year, as well as along<br />
the boulevard and side streets, making a<br />
stroll on the boulevard even more entertaining.<br />
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Events & programs<br />
<strong>Camarillo</strong>’s Stars honored<br />
at <strong>2012</strong> Top Ten Community Awards<br />
Man <strong>of</strong> the Year<br />
Jay Berger<br />
Woman <strong>of</strong> the Year<br />
Mary Little<br />
Business <strong>of</strong> the Year<br />
Santa Barbara Bank & Trust<br />
Entrepreneur <strong>of</strong> the Year<br />
Joe Martin<br />
Public Servant <strong>of</strong> the Year<br />
Mary Goldberg<br />
Senior <strong>of</strong> the Year<br />
Herb Holler<br />
Youth <strong>of</strong> the Year<br />
Samantha Pinsak<br />
Service Organization <strong>of</strong> the Year<br />
EDC/VC-Small Busienss Development Center<br />
Educator <strong>of</strong> the Year<br />
Carl Melhorn<br />
Volunteer <strong>of</strong> the Year<br />
Peggy Smith<br />
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Committees<br />
Above: Julio Tellez<br />
accepts an award<br />
from <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
Mayor Mike Morgan.<br />
Above: Sean Peroski from<br />
Senator Strickland’s <strong>of</strong>fice<br />
presents acertificate <strong>of</strong> recognition<br />
to David Seidler.<br />
The <strong>Chamber</strong> CI Connection Committee<br />
oversees the interaction <strong>of</strong> the<br />
business community with CI in its<br />
growth, evolution, and developing role<br />
in the community. The Committee<br />
works on several projects throughout<br />
the years that helps foster this connection.<br />
This past February CI President<br />
Dr. Richard Rush gave an update on the<br />
campus during it’s almost 10 years <strong>of</strong><br />
operations at the <strong>Chamber</strong>-CI Connection<br />
Luncheon that also hosted an intern<br />
fair, connecting students with local jobs.<br />
Every year the <strong>Chamber</strong> sponsors<br />
the Welcome Bag Program, giving each<br />
new student in June an usable bag. The<br />
<strong>Chamber</strong> has combined the Welcome<br />
Bag Program with the <strong>Chamber</strong>s new<br />
Dolphin Discount Program.<br />
This is a collaborative effort be-<br />
Education committee honors<br />
six outstanding teachers<br />
Above: Shirleen Kaupp is<br />
pleased to receive a goody<br />
bag from Samson Ghaffari<br />
representing the Pleasant<br />
Valley Education Foundation.<br />
Middle Left: Karen<br />
Allen is presented<br />
with a plaque by<br />
Education Committee<br />
Chair, Rennee<br />
Dehesa.<br />
Above: Program<br />
sponsor Steve<br />
Carrigan brings<br />
flowers for Denise<br />
Pannell to help celebrate<br />
her award.<br />
tween CI and <strong>Chamber</strong> members businesses,<br />
allowing CI students, faculty,<br />
and staff to receive discounts at participating<br />
businesses in the community by<br />
presenting their student ID card at the<br />
time <strong>of</strong> purchase.<br />
The <strong>Chamber</strong> will be producing<br />
a Coupon Book <strong>of</strong> participating businesses<br />
that will go in each <strong>of</strong> the 1300<br />
bags that will be distributed in June.<br />
Each year the <strong>Chamber</strong>’s<br />
Education Committee honors<br />
local teachers that have gone<br />
above and beyond to help mold<br />
and shape the future leaders <strong>of</strong><br />
our community, students. These<br />
Educators <strong>of</strong> the Month are honored<br />
with an award ceremony at<br />
their school site, a plaque, a bag<br />
full <strong>of</strong> goodies donated by local<br />
businesses and presentations by<br />
dignitaries and elected <strong>of</strong>ficials.<br />
The winners for the<br />
2011/<strong>2012</strong> year are pictued at left<br />
and include teachers from high<br />
schools, elementary schools,<br />
middle schools and special education.<br />
You can read more about<br />
each <strong>of</strong> these outstanding educators<br />
online at <strong>Camarillo</strong><strong>Chamber</strong>.<br />
org and in our monthly publication,<br />
The Connection.<br />
If you would like to nominate<br />
an outstanding educator,<br />
contact the <strong>Chamber</strong> at 805-484-<br />
4383 or download a form online.<br />
<strong>Chamber</strong> Connects with CSU Channel Islands<br />
<strong>Chamber</strong>-CI Dolphin Discount Program<br />
Membership starts as low as $150 to get<br />
into the coupon book. The DDP allows<br />
the CI community to explore <strong>Chamber</strong><br />
member businesses and build loyalty,<br />
pride and enthusiasm for local businesses.<br />
Information on the <strong>Chamber</strong>-CI<br />
DDP can be found on our website at<br />
www.camarillochamber.org.
New Committee Chair named<br />
Ambassador <strong>of</strong> the Quarter<br />
Q: How long have you been a<br />
<strong>Chamber</strong> member and Ambassador?<br />
A: I’ve been a <strong>Chamber</strong> member<br />
for over 3 years and an Ambassador for<br />
almost a year. I became Chair <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Ambassadors in January.<br />
Q: What does being a <strong>Chamber</strong><br />
Ambassador mean to you?<br />
A: Being an Ambassador is<br />
about building relationships – relationships<br />
among chamber members as well<br />
as with the chamber. As an ambassador,<br />
I enjoy connecting with new members<br />
and facilitating connections between<br />
others. I also believe that the Ambassa-<br />
dors can speak to the benefits <strong>of</strong> chamber<br />
membership in a compelling, firsthand<br />
way.<br />
Q: What is your favorite memory<br />
or story <strong>of</strong> your time as an Ambassador?<br />
A: I’m just enjoying the camaraderie<br />
with other Ambassadors and getting<br />
to know them better at events and at<br />
our monthly meeting. It’s like anything<br />
else – you get out what you put in.<br />
Q: What is your personal philosophy,<br />
either in business or life in<br />
general?<br />
A: My personal and pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
Committees<br />
The <strong>Camarillo</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> Ambassadors are key to the successful<br />
workings <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Chamber</strong>. They act as an extension <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Chamber</strong>’s member services department,<br />
reaching out to new members and existing members, making them feel welcome,<br />
answering questions and acting as liaisons between the <strong>Chamber</strong> staff and members.<br />
Gloria Miele (Optimal Development Coaching) was recently named Ambassador <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Quarter for the third quarter <strong>of</strong> the 2011/<strong>2012</strong> fiscal year. In order to receive this honor, a<br />
<strong>Chamber</strong> Ambassador must have completed certain tasks like delivering plaques to new members, attending events such<br />
as ribbon cuttings, breakfasts and luncheons, as well as recruiting new member leads for the Membership Director.<br />
Miele, who is the new Chair for the Ambassadors, is a very well rounded individual. She likes to keep busy and<br />
is one <strong>of</strong> those people who is always participating and helping out. In her “real life” Miele works as a business coach,<br />
mother and avid volunteer, yet she still managed to fit all her ambassadorial duties into her busy schedule, going above<br />
and beyond to help the <strong>Chamber</strong> reach its mission.<br />
philosophy is to play to your strengths<br />
as much as possible. Focus on what you<br />
do well and what you love to do, and<br />
you’ve got the best chance to be at the<br />
top <strong>of</strong> your game.<br />
Q: What do you like to do in your<br />
spare time?<br />
A: I try to strike a balance between<br />
family, service and self-care. Our<br />
family really enjoys live music and theatre.<br />
My husband plays in a band and<br />
our daughter is involved in choir and<br />
theatre, so there’s always some kind <strong>of</strong><br />
performance, rehearsal or practice. I<br />
like to travel and <strong>of</strong>ten have the opportunity<br />
to go to different places on business<br />
and extend my stay to explore the area<br />
and visit friends or family who might<br />
be nearby. I’m also a Girl Scout leader,<br />
which is a lot <strong>of</strong> fun and really gratifying.<br />
I serve on a number <strong>of</strong> boards and<br />
committees for other non-pr<strong>of</strong>its that<br />
support education, the arts, and the empowerment<br />
<strong>of</strong> girls and women. I also<br />
love Zumba, yoga, and time at the spa.<br />
Q: Do you have any parting<br />
words <strong>of</strong> wisdom you would like to impart<br />
to our readership?<br />
A: It’s always important to have<br />
a positive attitude. Studies show that<br />
positivity is related to creative thinking,<br />
greater productivity, longevity, better<br />
health and a host <strong>of</strong> other positive<br />
outcomes. Plus it feels good and has<br />
a positive impact on those around you.<br />
So smile and enjoy!<br />
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Economic development<br />
The Economic Development Committee<br />
(EDC) focuses on “helping to<br />
create a strong local economy”. The<br />
committee connects business leaders,<br />
community leaders and government<br />
leaders on an ongoing basis. The EDC<br />
hears and discusses issues and opportunities<br />
related to <strong>Camarillo</strong>’s economic<br />
health. There are presentations on “hot<br />
topics” such as future development<br />
projects or activities at CSUCI. Economic<br />
Development <strong>of</strong>ficials from the<br />
area are invited to meet with the group.<br />
It is a good forum to better understand<br />
city, county and state economic development<br />
efforts and to engage civic leaders<br />
on economic issues.<br />
Regular attendees include the City<br />
Manager and staff, business representative<br />
in the area <strong>of</strong> real estate, retail, finance,<br />
education, banking, health care,<br />
etc. Many regular attendees are active<br />
on various other <strong>Chamber</strong> Boards.<br />
The Committee is responsible for<br />
the Annual Economic Development<br />
<strong>Chamber</strong> committee<br />
tackles tough issues<br />
around economic development<br />
riChard wagnEr<br />
Edward Jones Investments<br />
Luncheon (November) including updated<br />
economic forecasts for the area.<br />
There is a business survey <strong>of</strong> <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
economic trends completed at that time<br />
as well.<br />
This committee serves as the connection<br />
to the City Economic Development<br />
Committee which meets every 2<br />
months.<br />
Current program focus includes<br />
• Continuing activities to support job<br />
creation and retention.<br />
• Expanding business visitation programs<br />
in conjunction with the City.<br />
• Recommending action on <strong>2012</strong> November<br />
election ballot initiatives to<br />
create a healthy economic climate<br />
for job growth, balanced budgets<br />
and a functional, co-operative legislature.<br />
• Developing a new high school for<br />
<strong>Camarillo</strong> with positive economic<br />
impact.<br />
• Promoting <strong>Camarillo</strong> as an impor-<br />
<strong>2012</strong> Table Top Business Expo<br />
tant tourism and visitor destination.<br />
• Continuing support <strong>of</strong> CSUCI<br />
growth and positive community economic<br />
impact.<br />
• Monitoring re-development re-organization/project<br />
changes.<br />
• Determining activities to support the<br />
continued success <strong>of</strong> NBVC.<br />
Historically, many <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Chamber</strong><br />
activities and programs have originated<br />
from the Economic Development Committee,<br />
such as the Economic Outlook<br />
& Forecast Luncheon, CI COnnection<br />
Committee and others.<br />
The EDC meetins on the first Tuesday<br />
<strong>of</strong> each moth from 8 - 9 a.m. in the<br />
<strong>Chamber</strong> boardroom. All members are<br />
welcome and invited to attend.<br />
Calling all Business Rock Stars!<br />
Thursday ~ May 31, <strong>2012</strong> ~ 4:30pm-7:30pm Hampton Inn & Suites<br />
Register now for the <strong>Chamber</strong>’s new Table Top Business Expo.<br />
Members can showcase their business products and services. There will be food, drink, prizes, and fun!<br />
Business Name:__________________________________________________________________________<br />
Contact Name:___________________________________________________________________________<br />
Address:________________________________________________________________________________<br />
City/ State/ Zip:__________________________________________________________________________<br />
Phone:_________________________________________________________________________________<br />
Email:__________________________________________________________________________________<br />
Richard Wagern is a Certified Financial<br />
Planner with Edward Jones Investments. He is a<br />
past Chair <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Camarillo</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> and serves<br />
as the Chair <strong>of</strong> the Economic Development Committee.<br />
I want to be a sponsor! (Sponsorship info on the back)<br />
Be a Business Rock Star...at the all new<br />
______________Gold Sponsor ~ $800<br />
______________Silver Sponsor ~ $400<br />
Table Sponsorship deadline Top is May Business 18 Expo<br />
th This year’s theme is “Business Rock Stars”<br />
Making YOU the main attraction.<br />
to be included in program<br />
What do Donald Trump, Mark ber members to showcase your goods<br />
I want to be an exhibitor! (Exhibitor info on the back)<br />
Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, Oprah Winfrey, and services or come down and find out<br />
Larry _____________Early Page and Sergey Sign Brin Up- have by April in what 20 other members are doing in their<br />
common? They are all Business Rock businesses.<br />
Stars, and you can be too at the all new Held at the Hampton Inn & Suites<br />
Business Table Top Expo, May 31 at the on Daily Drive in <strong>Camarillo</strong>, the Expo<br />
Hampton Inn & Suites.<br />
is open to the public and includes a<br />
business mixer with food, prize draw-<br />
We want to make YOU the ings and a cash bar.<br />
main attraction!<br />
“Expos are one <strong>of</strong> the ways we, as a<br />
If you want to gain exposure for<br />
chamber, help our members gain expo-<br />
your business and really “rock” your<br />
sure in the community and connect with<br />
sales this year, this is an event you don’t<br />
other businesses,” said <strong>Chamber</strong> CEO<br />
want to miss. Join your fellow Cham-<br />
th ~ $110<br />
_____________Registration after April 20 th ~ $125<br />
_____________I need Electrical Outlet ~ $15<br />
_____________Blackout Cards ~ $15 attendees get card stamped for prizes<br />
(Deadline <strong>of</strong> May 18 th to be included on the card)<br />
_____________TOTAL DUE<br />
_____________Restaurants- No charge, call the <strong>Chamber</strong> for information<br />
Payment:<br />
_____________ Check _____________ Credit Card<br />
____Visa ____MC ____ Amex<br />
Name on the Card_______________________________________<br />
Continued on next page<br />
Card Number___________________________________________ Expiration Date_________ Security#__________<br />
Billing Address__________________________________________ Zip ___________________
Last year the hotels in the cities <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Camarillo</strong>, Ventura, and Oxnard began<br />
collecting an assessment on room rates<br />
(TBID) that now go into a collective<br />
pool <strong>of</strong> funding for local tourism marketing.<br />
The Ventura County Lodging Association<br />
was formed and a board oversees<br />
this Association. The <strong>Camarillo</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong> CEO Jennifer Wells is<br />
a board member for what is known as the<br />
VCLA. Though the agreement to form<br />
the TBID, each city will individually<br />
receive 20% <strong>of</strong> the funds that city collects<br />
to be used on local tourism marketing.<br />
Several months ago the <strong>Chamber</strong><br />
formed the <strong>Camarillo</strong> Tourism Commit-<br />
tee that now oversees tourism marketing<br />
for <strong>Camarillo</strong>.<br />
This is exciting for <strong>Camarillo</strong>! The<br />
other two cities have established Visitors<br />
and Convention Bureaus that have been<br />
promoting their cities with tourism marketing.<br />
While the <strong>Chamber</strong> is housed in<br />
the Visitors Center, it has had no funding<br />
to do any type <strong>of</strong> marketing for <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
as a tourism destination. Well,<br />
now we are able to promote <strong>Camarillo</strong> as<br />
the wonderful place we all know it to be!<br />
Our first big project is a website<br />
for <strong>Camarillo</strong>. Visit<strong>Camarillo</strong>.com will<br />
highlight places to stay, eat, shop, and<br />
activities to do. A Visitors Guide to Ca-<br />
Economic development<br />
<strong>Camarillo</strong> Tourism is on the way!<br />
Business Rock Stars Continued from page 26<br />
Jennifer Wells. “Without connections<br />
and visibility businesses can’t thrive.<br />
Thriving businesses are a key ingredient<br />
to a well developed economy.”<br />
Whether you <strong>of</strong>fer B2B or B2C services,<br />
participation in the Expo will put<br />
your business in front <strong>of</strong> potential new<br />
customers while they browse booths<br />
and enjoy the evening-fun atmosphere.<br />
By <strong>of</strong>fering a shortened program, the<br />
afternoon table-top format makes it easier<br />
for people and businesses to attend,<br />
than ever before.<br />
Space is Limited!<br />
Tables are only available for the<br />
first twenty businesses to sign up so<br />
don’t delay. You can sign up by calling<br />
the <strong>Chamber</strong> at 805-484-4383 or register<br />
online at <strong>Camarillo</strong><strong>Chamber</strong>.org.<br />
Expo Details<br />
Date: Thursday, May 31<br />
Time: 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.<br />
Location: Hampton Inn & Suites<br />
50 Daily Drive, <strong>Camarillo</strong><br />
Participation Cost:<br />
$125 table top<br />
$15 Black-out card<br />
$15 Electricity<br />
marillo is also in the works, as well as<br />
materials we can send to all <strong>of</strong> the Rec &<br />
Park teams before they come to play on<br />
our fields. Our goal is to encourage visitors<br />
to stop and stay, eat and explore, either<br />
for a vacation or just a stop on their<br />
journey. We will also highlight our area<br />
for events, meetings, and weddings.<br />
<strong>Chamber</strong> members will be receiving<br />
highlighted placement and discounted<br />
rates for all advertising and other marketing<br />
opportunities. Watch for information<br />
as we work on our projects over<br />
the next few months. We are going to be<br />
putting <strong>Camarillo</strong> on the map!<br />
Register by May 18 to be included in<br />
the Blackout Card and event program.<br />
Gain more Exposure! Sponsorships<br />
available!<br />
Gold Sponsor: $800<br />
Silver Sponsor: $400<br />
Call 484-4383 for more details<br />
Putting Ventura County back to work!<br />
Norman Beebe w (805) 204-5152<br />
norman.beebe@ventura.org<br />
www.venturacountyjcc.org<br />
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business advocacy<br />
Last month the California Supreme<br />
Court issued its long awaited decision in<br />
the case Brinker v. Superior Court (Hohnbaum),<br />
S166350.<br />
The Brinker decision involved a<br />
class action against a number <strong>of</strong> restaurants<br />
operated by Brinker Restaurant Corporation,<br />
alleging that Brinker failed to<br />
provide meal and rest periods required by<br />
California law and required employees to<br />
work <strong>of</strong>f the clock, and seeking to certify<br />
a class <strong>of</strong> approximately 60,000 restaurant<br />
employees.<br />
The Brinker case centered on the<br />
proper interpretation <strong>of</strong> California’s meal<br />
and rest period laws and regulations and<br />
how those interpretations inform and affect<br />
class certification.<br />
The central, and long anticipated,<br />
holding in this case is that employers need<br />
not ensure employees take 30 minute <strong>of</strong>f<br />
the clock meal periods, but do need to<br />
provide meal periods, one for a shift longer<br />
than 5 hours, and a second for a shift<br />
over 10 hours. Also, employers need only<br />
“authorize and permit” 10 minute on the<br />
clock rest periods, for every 4 hour period<br />
<strong>of</strong> work or major fraction there<strong>of</strong>.<br />
The Brinker decision outlined detailed<br />
requirements under the law, and the Court<br />
specifically ruled as follows:<br />
As to 30 minute <strong>of</strong>f the clock<br />
meal periods:<br />
• A company’s obligation is to provide<br />
(give the opportunity for) employees to<br />
take meal periods, but not to “police”<br />
employees to ensure they took the meal<br />
period.<br />
• The meal period must be at least 30<br />
minutes, and the employee must be relieved<br />
<strong>of</strong> all duty and allowed to leave<br />
the work premises (except in limited<br />
circumstances.)<br />
• Employees must be allowed to take one<br />
meal period if they work shifts over five<br />
MiChaEl lavEnant<br />
Landegger Baron Lavenant Ingber<br />
Brinker decision by<br />
California Supreme<br />
Court clarifies employer<br />
meal & rest period obligations<br />
hours, and that meal period must start<br />
no later than the end <strong>of</strong> the fifth hour<br />
<strong>of</strong> work.<br />
• Employees must be allowed to take a<br />
second meal period if they work shifts<br />
over ten hours, and that meal period<br />
must start no later than the end <strong>of</strong> the<br />
tenth hour <strong>of</strong> work. The second meal<br />
period does not need to be provided<br />
within 5 hours <strong>of</strong> the first meal period.<br />
It is important to note that even<br />
though an employer does not need to ensure<br />
employees take meal periods, if the<br />
employer actually knows that employees<br />
are not taking 30 minute meal periods in<br />
which employees are relieved <strong>of</strong> all duties<br />
and free to do what they want, it will<br />
be held liable. Also, if an employer has a<br />
policy that contradicts these regulations, it<br />
will be held liable, because the employee<br />
will not be given the opportunity to waive<br />
anything.<br />
As to 10 minute rest<br />
periods:<br />
• The employer must authorize and permit<br />
10 minute on the clock rest periods<br />
for its employees.<br />
• Again, the employer need not ensure<br />
they are taken by the employees.<br />
• One 10 minute rest period must be provided<br />
for every four hours <strong>of</strong> work “or<br />
major fraction there<strong>of</strong>.”<br />
• To calculate the number <strong>of</strong> rest periods<br />
required, an employer should divide<br />
the total number <strong>of</strong> hours <strong>of</strong> the shift by<br />
four, then round up if the fractional part<br />
is over 2 hours. For example, an employee<br />
who works 6 hours or more is<br />
entitled to two rest periods, not just one.<br />
• The rest period must be provided in the<br />
middle <strong>of</strong> the four hour period “ins<strong>of</strong>ar<br />
as practicable.”<br />
• The first rest period need not necessarily<br />
be provided before the first meal<br />
period, if an employer’s specific circumstances<br />
prevent it from doing so.<br />
However, an employee is entitled to no<br />
rest periods for shifts <strong>of</strong> 3 ½ hours or<br />
less.<br />
The court in Brinker relied heavily on<br />
the existence <strong>of</strong> company-wide policies to<br />
decide whether the case should be certified<br />
as a class action. In fact, in Brinker<br />
the Court ruled that the portion <strong>of</strong> the case<br />
dealing with rest periods could proceed as<br />
a class action, because <strong>of</strong> Brinker’s rest<br />
period policies. (The Court did not decide<br />
whether those policies violated the law.)<br />
Courts will first look to a company’s<br />
meal and rest period policies (or lack <strong>of</strong><br />
such policies) to help decide whether a<br />
lawsuit against the employer can be treated<br />
as a class action, because such policies<br />
show that the issue can be resolved for<br />
the entire class. This is just one factor, the<br />
company must also ensure that its practices<br />
do not impede employees from taking<br />
breaks. It will be the employer’s burden<br />
to establish that the opportunity to take<br />
breaks was provided to employees.<br />
Having specific policies that fully<br />
comply with the law, and these new Supreme<br />
Court rulings, is crucial for the<br />
defense <strong>of</strong> any class action that might be<br />
filed against your company. Companies<br />
who do not have such policies should<br />
work to implement policies as soon as<br />
possible and inform employees directly<br />
<strong>of</strong> these policies. Employers should also<br />
seek legal counsel to ensure their policies<br />
comply with these detailed requirements.<br />
The labor and employment attorneys <strong>of</strong><br />
Landegger, Baron, Lavenant & Ingber are<br />
available to assist you.<br />
Michael Lavenant is a Partner with Landegger,<br />
Baron, Lavenant & Ingber, a Past<br />
Chair <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Chamber</strong> and serves as the Chair<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Business Advocacy Committee.
News from the Cal<strong>Chamber</strong><br />
business advocacy<br />
Supreme Court issues decision on meal/rest<br />
periods in Brinker Case<br />
The California Supreme Court has<br />
released its long-awaited decision in a<br />
case involving employers’ obligations<br />
relating to meal and rest breaks.<br />
The most critical part <strong>of</strong> the unanimous<br />
ruling in Brinker Restaurant Corp.<br />
v. Superior Court is that employers do<br />
not have to ensure that employees take<br />
their meal breaks, but must merely make<br />
them available. The court also provided<br />
flexibility to employers with regard to<br />
the timing <strong>of</strong> meal and rest breaks.<br />
Erika Frank, California <strong>Chamber</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong> general counsel and vice<br />
president <strong>of</strong> legal affairs, commented<br />
on the ruling: “Employers have finally<br />
received some much-needed clarity in a<br />
common-sense decision from the California<br />
Supreme Court that will provide<br />
certainty and flexibility to employers<br />
and employees, allowing them to effectively<br />
manage their workload and serve<br />
their customers and clients.<br />
“One <strong>of</strong> the most significant benefits<br />
<strong>of</strong> this ruling is that it will reduce<br />
employers’ exposure to costly and frivolous<br />
litigation.”<br />
Court Decision<br />
According to the court: “To summarize:<br />
An employer’s duty with respect<br />
to meal breaks under both section<br />
512, subdivision (a) and Wage Order<br />
No. 5 is an obligation to provide a meal<br />
period to its employees.<br />
“The employer satisfies this obligation<br />
if it relieves its employees <strong>of</strong><br />
all duty, relinquishes control over their<br />
activities and permits them a reasonable<br />
opportunity to take an uninterrupted<br />
30-minute break, and does not impede<br />
or discourage them from doing so.<br />
“What will suffice may vary from<br />
industry to industry, and we cannot in<br />
the context <strong>of</strong> this class certification<br />
proceeding delineate the full range <strong>of</strong><br />
approaches that in each instance might<br />
be sufficient to satisfy the law.”<br />
The Cal<strong>Chamber</strong> submitted a<br />
friend-<strong>of</strong>-the-court brief in the case.<br />
More Analysis<br />
A more detailed analysis <strong>of</strong> the<br />
opinion will be released soon via the<br />
HRCalifornia Extra e-newsletter. To<br />
sign up, visit www.calchamber.com.<br />
Top ten things employers do to get sued<br />
Cal<strong>Chamber</strong> highlights top mistakes that cause employment lawsuits<br />
There is no question that California<br />
has some <strong>of</strong> the most stringent<br />
and complex labor laws in the nation.<br />
The California <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong><br />
white paper, “The Top 10 Things<br />
Employers Do to Get Sued," details<br />
some <strong>of</strong> the mistakes that could lead<br />
to employment lawsuits.<br />
Cal<strong>Chamber</strong> knows that one <strong>of</strong><br />
the toughest tasks for an HR manager<br />
or business owner is managing risk<br />
to prevent lawsuits. Employers may<br />
unintentionally violate employment<br />
laws and never realize the risk they<br />
create for the company. Trying to provide<br />
some flexibility for an employee,<br />
saving money for the company, or<br />
just being nice are all ways that an act<br />
<strong>of</strong> kindness can become a business<br />
liability.<br />
Although this list does not apply<br />
to all employers (regulations and collective<br />
bargaining agreements may<br />
override these general rules), these 10<br />
HR examples can help employers better<br />
manage their risk:.<br />
1. Classify all employees as exempt,<br />
whether they are or not.<br />
2. Be nice to employees — let them<br />
work through lunch so they can<br />
take <strong>of</strong>f early.<br />
3. Make everyone an "independent<br />
contractor" because having employees<br />
is too much trouble.<br />
4. Don't bother providing training<br />
about harassment and<br />
discrimination to managers and<br />
supervisors. They won't need the<br />
information.<br />
5. Let employees decide which<br />
hours and how many they want<br />
to work each day.<br />
6. Terminate any employee who<br />
takes a leave <strong>of</strong> absence, whatever<br />
the reason. It is too much<br />
trouble to administer leaves <strong>of</strong><br />
absence, and who knows if the<br />
employee will return.<br />
7. Don't give employees their final<br />
check if they fail to return company<br />
property.<br />
8. Provide loans to employees and<br />
deduct the money from their<br />
paycheck each pay period.<br />
9. Use non-compete agreements to<br />
protect confidential information<br />
such as business secrets, customer<br />
lists and pricing information<br />
and prevent employees from<br />
working for the competition.<br />
10. Implement a "use it or lose it"<br />
vacation policy and avoid paying<br />
out all the money at termination.<br />
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The <strong>Camarillo</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong><br />
Business Advocacy Committee has<br />
reviewed and taken positions on the two<br />
ballot initiatives that will be on the June<br />
5th ballot.<br />
The <strong>Chamber</strong> supports Proposition<br />
28 – Limits on Legislators’ Term in In Office.<br />
This initiative constitutional amendment<br />
will alter the term limits created<br />
when voters approved Proposition 140 in<br />
1990. Proposition 28 will reduce the total<br />
time a person may serve in the state Legis-<br />
By Brendan H<strong>of</strong>fman<br />
<strong>Chamber</strong> Alliance<br />
The <strong>2012</strong> Legislative session is underway<br />
in Sacramento, but the big public<br />
policy initiatives being proposed are likely<br />
to be decided by voters.<br />
As lawmakers continue to either cut<br />
funding for cities or borrow against public<br />
education resources, some local governments<br />
are considering asking voters to<br />
tax themselves to make up for lost state<br />
revenues. For instance, Santa Barbara<br />
Unified School District is asking its voters<br />
on June 5 to pass two $56 parcel taxes,<br />
and other school districts are expected to<br />
follow suit.<br />
Recently, the <strong>Chamber</strong> Alliance<br />
helped to defeat a proposal by Santa Bar-<br />
<strong>Chamber</strong> takes business friendly<br />
positions on June ballot measures<br />
lature from 14 years to 12 years. It allows<br />
a person to serve a total <strong>of</strong> 12 years in the<br />
Assembly or the Senate, or a combination<br />
<strong>of</strong> both. Only legislators first elected after<br />
the proposition passes will be affected<br />
by the change. The <strong>Chamber</strong> views this<br />
measure as a much needed improvement<br />
to the current term limits law, and feels it<br />
will allow the legislators to be more effective<br />
by serving a longer time in one <strong>of</strong>fice.<br />
The <strong>Chamber</strong> opposes Proposition<br />
29 – Imposes Additional Tax on Cigarettes<br />
for Cancer Research. Prop 29 imposes<br />
an additional $1 per pack tax on cigarettes<br />
and the equivalent tax increase on<br />
other tobacco products to fund research<br />
for cancer and tobacco-related diseases.<br />
bara County Supervisors to place a 10%<br />
oil severance tax on the Nov. 6 ballot. The<br />
Alliance cautioned supervisors that our<br />
member chambers had consistently opposed<br />
similar legislation applying to all<br />
counties in California, and we were not<br />
about to look the other way if one county<br />
were to have such a tax that neighboring<br />
counties would not have. Meanwhile,<br />
signature gatherers are trying to qualify a<br />
statewide oil severance tax.<br />
Right now, there are three significant<br />
tax hikes being proposed for California’s<br />
general election on Nov. 6, all <strong>of</strong> which<br />
seek to increase funding for schools after<br />
several years <strong>of</strong> dramatic budget cuts by<br />
legislators. Each <strong>of</strong> these proposals would<br />
either raise the state’s sales tax or income<br />
tax to help balance the budget over the<br />
There is nothing in the measure to assure<br />
the revenue raised will be spent in California.<br />
While the <strong>Chamber</strong> is in favor <strong>of</strong><br />
healthy living and measures to reduce the<br />
use <strong>of</strong> tobacco, we believe this measure<br />
created a new program and added layer <strong>of</strong><br />
bureaucracy when the State is cutting other<br />
existing essential programs. The Legislative<br />
Analyst’s Office concluded that the<br />
revenue stream to fund these new cancer<br />
research programs would be declining<br />
and the <strong>Chamber</strong> Board was concerned<br />
that it would once again put existing programs<br />
at risk to keep these new programs<br />
funded with general funds as the tax collected<br />
diminishes.<br />
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next few years.<br />
However, the backers <strong>of</strong> these initiatives<br />
are not on the same page and polling<br />
continues to suggest that voters are more<br />
likely to reject all three instead <strong>of</strong> pick<br />
just one. Efforts continue to pressure the<br />
backers to get behind a single tax increase<br />
initiative.<br />
An interesting measure that did recently<br />
qualify for the Nov. 6 ballot is a referendum<br />
on the State Senate boundaries<br />
recently drawn up by the independent Citizens<br />
Redistricting Commission, which<br />
was established by Prop. 14 in 2008.<br />
The <strong>Chamber</strong> Alliance is reviewing<br />
initiatives on the June 5 ballot and will announce<br />
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By Senator Tony Strickland<br />
President Obama’s 2013 budget<br />
proposes cutting funding for the U.S.<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Defense. Part <strong>of</strong> these<br />
cuts is Defense Secretary Leon Panetta’s<br />
plan to ask Congress to approve two<br />
rounds <strong>of</strong> military base closures, one as<br />
early as next year and one in 2015.<br />
Military bases in Ventura County<br />
provide a huge economic impact to our<br />
local community. These bases employ<br />
nearly 19,000 people who live on or<br />
around the bases. These are people who<br />
spend their hard-earned money at local<br />
businesses and restaurants and give<br />
back to their community daily.<br />
At a time when the world is unstable<br />
with Iran, North Korea, and the<br />
Middle East, our military bases are in-<br />
By George Runner<br />
New legislation by Senator Tom<br />
Harman would direct California’s three<br />
tax agencies to work toward the goal<br />
<strong>of</strong> consolidating tax self-services into a<br />
single taxpayer-friendly website.<br />
In these difficult economic times,<br />
it’s more important than ever for government<br />
to eliminate the bureaucratic<br />
red-tape that entangles businesses.<br />
Many California businesses have to file<br />
and pay taxes to three separate agencies,<br />
and taxpayers are <strong>of</strong>ten confused<br />
as to which agency is responsible for a<br />
particular tax: BOE, EDD or FTB.<br />
SB 1326 would streamline this process.<br />
Under the bill’s provisions, the<br />
Local military bases provide<br />
positive impact for California<br />
credibly important to our national defense.<br />
Simply put, the positive effect<br />
<strong>of</strong> our military bases is invaluable and<br />
I plan to fight to make sure these bases<br />
are kept open.<br />
I recently introduced Senate Joint<br />
Resolution 19, which encourages the<br />
California Congressional delegation to<br />
help preserve these bases that provide<br />
economic support to our local community,<br />
as well as national security for our<br />
nation.<br />
Congress has the authority to approve<br />
the base closures, so we need to<br />
send a clear message to our representatives<br />
in Washington, D.C. not to go forward<br />
with the deep defense cuts and let<br />
them know just how important California<br />
military bases are.<br />
I have also asked Governor Jerry<br />
Brown to authorize the formation <strong>of</strong><br />
an unpaid, volunteer task force for the<br />
strategic purpose <strong>of</strong> preserving California’s<br />
military bases. Similar task forces<br />
website www.taxes.ca.gov would be<br />
enhanced to allow taxpayers to file tax<br />
returns, claim refunds, and request for<br />
relief <strong>of</strong> interest or penalties with one<br />
login. Taxpayers would no longer need<br />
to navigate through three separate tax<br />
agencies to access forms and information,<br />
saving taxpayers time and increasing<br />
voluntary compliance.<br />
As Senator Harman pointed out,<br />
“This is something that should have<br />
been done a long time ago. Businesses<br />
should be spending their resources to<br />
create jobs not to hire teams <strong>of</strong> attorneys<br />
and accountants to manage filling<br />
out California’s patchwork <strong>of</strong> tax forms.<br />
With technological advances, it is about<br />
time California’s tax system moves out<br />
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were created in the past by Governor<br />
Schwarzenegger in 2004 and Governor<br />
Wilson in 1993, but have since expired.<br />
According to a 2006 Economic Impact<br />
Study performed by the Workforce<br />
Investment Board <strong>of</strong> Ventura County,<br />
our military bases produced an estimated<br />
$1.2 billion in goods and services,<br />
over $900 million <strong>of</strong> which was retained<br />
locally. This is money that went directly<br />
back into our community, helping boost<br />
local small businesses.<br />
Additionally, approximately $166<br />
million in taxes were attributed to Naval<br />
Base Ventura County in 2006, almost<br />
$70 million <strong>of</strong> which went to state<br />
and local governments.<br />
Clearly, these bases are vital to local<br />
businesses, my constituents, and<br />
California as a whole. Shutting them<br />
down would be hugely detrimental, so<br />
I will to work to make sure our military<br />
bases continue to be positive resources<br />
for the people <strong>of</strong> California.<br />
Bill would create one-stop tax portal for CA businesses<br />
<strong>of</strong> the dark ages.”<br />
Just as online banking has provided<br />
individuals and businesses with<br />
easier access to banking account information<br />
and services, a single website<br />
will make voluntary compliance with<br />
tax programs simpler. Senate Bill 1326<br />
received the unanimous support <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Senate Governance and Finance Committee<br />
and now moves to the Senate<br />
Appropriations Committee for further<br />
consideration.<br />
Elected in November 2010, George<br />
Runner represents more than nine million<br />
Californians as a member <strong>of</strong> the State Board<br />
<strong>of</strong> Equalization. For more information, visit<br />
www.boe.ca.gov/Runner.<br />
The views expressed within the articles in this section are the opinions <strong>of</strong> the individual authors. They do<br />
not necessarily reflect the opinion, position or policies <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Camarillo</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong>, its staff<br />
or Board members. To read the <strong>Chamber</strong>’s full Policy Platform, please visit <strong>Camarillo</strong><strong>Chamber</strong>.org.<br />
If you are interested in submitting an article for review please email to Lara@<strong>Camarillo</strong><strong>Chamber</strong>.org.<br />
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