Spring 2012 - Camarillo Chamber of Commerce

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The Journal Spring 2012 4 CEOs Message Our members all join the Chamber of different reasons. We offer great benefits, lots of opportunities to connect with others, and ways for you to market your business and get new customers. We have programs, events and committees for you to join and attend. We have a new website and new ways we communicate – through our Acorn monthly insert, this brand new newsletter, and our increased presence in social media. Members can get involved, attend events, serve on committees, advertise, network, mingle at a mixer, be an Ambassador, or just stop in the office, display business cards and brochures, and spend time with staff. Whew – we are busy at the Chamber! Don’t have time for all of that? Too busy to network and meet new people? Don’t need new customers or your customers are not in Camarillo? Well, it’s what happens behind the scenes that provides one of the most important benefits to our members. The Chamber is working for your business. Doing the thing you don’t have time to do! One of the most im- JEnnifEr wElls president/CEO We want to help you make the most of your membership...here’s how portant benefits that our Chamber provides for your business is representing your business with government. We advocate for you while you are running your business. We firmly believe that it is the chambers of commerce in communities just like Camarillo that are go- Members can get involved, attend events, serve on committees, advertise, network, mingle at events, be an Ambassador, or just stop in the office, display business cards & brochures and spend time with staff! ing to lead this state and county into a new, better economy. We are the community leaders that represent all businesses – big and small – by being the voice of business that represents the interest of business with government. It is our responsibility to advocate for YOUR business. Our long-standing relationships allow the Chamber to strategically partner with the city, county, state, and fed- eral elected officials and staff, with the other chambers through the Chambers of Commerce Alliance of Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties, and with other agencies that represent the interest of business in the region. We are a respected stakeholder that strives to make sure our collective business voice is heard as policies are made and issues are solved. The Camarillo Chamber understands the importance of a unified business voice on issues that impact our members. The Chamber, through our Business Advocacy Committee, continues an ongoing effort to identify issues and advocate on behalf of all business interests. We endorse business friendly candidates and evaluate ballot issues and bills that impact business. Whether it is having a strong Public Policy Platform, hosting candidate forums, going to Sacramento and meeting with legislators at the Capitol, or attending City Council meetings at City Hall, we are making sure that Camarillo has a healthy business environment for you to do business. Chamber brings together members and legislators April 19 marked the first of the Camarillo Chamber’s Legislator Meet & Greet series, with an intimate gathering to welcome Assemblyman Jeff Gorell back from his one year tour in Afghanistan with the US Navy. On hand was Camarillo City Councilmember Don Waunch to present Gorell with a certificate of appreciation from the City for his service, as well as numerous business and governement leaders eager to greet Gorell as he begins his campaign for reelection to the California Assembly. The coctail reception was held at Spanish Hills Country Club and sponsored by Southern California Edison (SCE). Stay tuned for information on more Legislator Meet & Greet events in the future. From Left: Paul Barnett (SCE), Assemblyman Jeff Gorell, Chamber CEO Jennifer Wells, and Gil Delgado (SCE) enjoy the cocktail reception.
about the Chamber Chamber AIMs to help our members: Advocate, Inform, Market Since 1940, the Camarillo Chamber of Commerce has been working “To promote and enhance a positive business and community environment.” That is the Chamber’s mission, which it accomplishes through a variety of programs and activities. The Chamber is involved with several lines of business on behalf of its members and the community: • Maintaining a strong local economy • Representing the interests of businesses to government • Making the community a better place to live and work • Promoting the community • Providing marketing and networking opportunities for members Community Involvement Members can participate on committees, on the Board of Directors, or become involved with one or more of the many Chamber programs. Standing committees that members can join include: Economic Development, Business Advocacy, Education, Chamber Ambassadors, CI Con- Executive Committee Bob Taylor, Chairman Cobalt Realty Group Charles Sandlin, Chair Elect Roadrunner Shuttle Dale Jacobs, Treasurer Sun-Air Jets Pat McCollum, Secretary Your Mechanic Randy Hill, Vice Chair Sage Network Inc. Gary Hoffner, Vice Chair Digital Security & Electronics Inc. Don Tillquist, Vice Chair Coastal Embroidery Inc. Kay Wigton, Vice Chair Santa Barbara Bank & Trust Gary Cushing, Past Chair Marie Callender’s Michael Lavenant, Past Chair Landegger Baron Lavenant & Ingber nection, Old Town Association, Chamber Community Events and others. Business Contacts Members meet other members, learn about their businesses, promote their own products and services, make friends, and enjoy themselves in many ways through their Chamber membership. Monthly networking events are Business After Hours mixers held at member businesses; Leads groups — casual networking breakfasts and lunches at member restaurants; and Business @ Breakfast — a fast paced program with networking opportunities plus timely community information. Marketing Opportunities The Chamber offers members many ways to market their businesses to the public and other businesses. From paid advertising in numerous publications and online, to business expos and tourism pieces, we are committed to helping members get the word out about their services and goods! Directors Chris Brown: Cantara Cellars Steve Carrigan: Carrigan Financial Group Chris Champlain: St. John’s Pleasant Valley Hospital Rennee Dehesa: Nordman, Cormany, Hair & Compton Sharon Edwards: First California Bank Linda Frost: Camarillo Premium Outlets Samson Ghaffari: Samson Financial Tania Garcia: CSU Channel Islands Barry Hoyland: Barry’s Auto Service Dan McAllister: Cobalt Realty Group Michael Orosco: Spanish Hills Country Club Kara Partridge Ralston: Camarillo Health Care District Richard Rush: CSU Channel Islands, Ex Officio Marriette Simoni: Johnny Rockets Camarillo Lawrence Vasquez: Naval Base Ventura County, Ex Officio Richard Wagner: Edward Jones Investments Stan Daily: Special Consultant to the Board From left: Alisha Smith, Jennifer Wells, Ashley Rak-Lewis, Lara Shapiro-Snair, Sandy Wheat James. Board of Directors The Chamber establishes its strategic plan and policies through a board of directors elected from the membership. The Camarillo Chamber of Commerce is the one volunteer organization dedicated to maintaining and improving the business conditions in Camarillo. It will continue to provide strong leadership for the community through its volunteer leaders from the business community, its professional staff and its relevant programs. Chamber Staff Jennifer Wells President/CEO Ashley Rak-Lewis Director of Membership & Retention Lara Shapiro-Snair Director of Marketing & Communication Sandy Wheat-James Director of Programs & Events Alisha Smith Office Manager For advertising opportunities call 805-484-4383 x4 The Journal Newsmagazine Volume 1, Issue 1 Lara Shapiro-Snair, Editor-in-Chief Official publication of the Camarillo Chamber of Commerce whose primary mission is to promote and enhance a positive business and community environment in the City of Camarillo. The Journal is published quarterly for Chamber of Commerce members. A subscription fee of $24 is included in annual membership dues. The Journal Spring 2012 5
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