South Orange County Chamber News for July 22, 2010

South Orange County Chamber News for July 22, 2010


New Tax Targeting Small Businesses on November ballot?
Learn more at next Legislative Alliance meeting THIS Friday!

Small businesses throughout California and right here in South Orange County are struggling to recover from the Great Recession. Jobs are scarce.

So why would anyone penalize those who are creating the jobs necessary for recovery through the imposition of new taxes on those very jobs!? That’s exactly what opponents say would happen if Proposition 24 passes November 2nd.

Learn more about this important ballot measure at the next meeting of the Legislative Alliance of Southern Orange County (LASOC) this Friday morning at 7:30 a.m.

Oscar Urteaga, Southern California Field Director for the No on 24 – Stop the Jobs Tax – campaign will explain the implications of Proposition 24 and what local businesses can do about it.

This important meeting takes place this coming Friday, July 23rd from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at Saddleback College – 28000 Marguerite Parkway in Mission Viejo, Student Services Center, Room 212. Ample and free parking is available adjacent to the Student Service Center in Lot 5.

States all across the country have been updating their tax laws to attract and grow businesses and jobs during these difficult economic times. This proposition would likely send California down the wrong track at the worst time. Join us as we learn about Proposition 24 and what we as a business community can do about it.

There is no cost to attend. Walk-ins are welcome but RSVPs are requested. Please call Karen at (949) 635-1634 to do so or if you have questions.

Interested in Golfing with Orange County Business Leaders?

The Orange County Business Council hosts its annual Executive Invitational Golf Tournament at Monarch Beach Golf Links Thursday, July 29th. Tournament proceeds benefit OCBC's Latino Educational Attainment Initiative.

For more information, please visit http://www.ocbc.org/events.cfm#GOLF.

New Cox Solutions Store Opening July 31st in Lake Forest

Congratulations to Chairman’s Circle Member Cox Communications for the upcoming opening of the Cox Solutions store in Lake Forest!

A ribbon cutting ceremony will take place Saturday, July 31st at 11:30 a.m. at The Orchards Shopping Center on El Toro Road in Lake Forest.

Upcoming South Orange County Chamber Events

Mark your August calendars for the following South OC Chamber Events:
Technology Breakfast & General Membership Meeting
Thursday, August 5th - 8 to 9:30 a.m.
Microsoft Store – The Shops at Mission Viejo
555 The Shops at Mission Viejo, Mission Viejo, CA

Network OC
Joint Mixer with more than 30 Business Organizations
Thursday, August 19th - 5 to 8 p.m.
Atrium Hotel, Orange County Airport
18700 MacArthur Blvd., Irvine, CA

End of Summer Mixer
Tuesday, August 24th – 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Elephant Bar, Laguna Hills Mall
24155 Laguna Hills Mall, Laguna Hills, CA

Legislative Alliance of Southern Orange County August Meeting
Friday, August 27th – 7:30 to 9 a.m.
Saddleback College, Student Services Center, Room 212
28000 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo, CA