Chamber members are encouraged to RSVP early for AT&T-sponsored event in Mission Viejo
Steve Poizner, candidate for California Governor, will headline an extensive line-up of statewide, U.S. Congressional, state legislative and countywide candidates taking part in the South Orange County Regional Chamber of Commerce’s “Meet the Candidates” Reception.
The event, presented by AT&T, takes place Thursday, May 6, 2010 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Norman P. Murray Community Center in Mission Viejo.
“I look forward to meeting with the members of the Southern Orange County Chamber of Commerce to discuss how we can bring California’s economy back from the brink,” said Steve Poizner. “The cornerstone of my campaign is a 10% across the board tax cut for every business and every individual in California and I’m confident that bold tax relief will jumpstart the economy in Southern Orange County.”
Reception attendees will have the opportunity to hear from and talk with participating candidates in a relaxed, informal setting. Other notable candidates scheduled to appear include Sheriff Sandra Hutchens along with Sheriff candidates Bill Hunt and Craig Hunter.
All three major Republican candidates for the hotly contested 70th Assembly District seat will be in attendance, including Tustin city councilmember Jerry Amante, Irvine City Councilmember Dr. Steven Choi and South Orange County Community College District trustee Don Wagner.
“The South Orange County Regional Chamber is thrilled to welcome Commissioner Poizner and so many other fantastic candidates to this event,” explained Carol Tagayun, external affairs director with AT&T, the event’s presenting sponsor. “This intimate reception will offer attendees a chance to talk one-on-one with candidates they will be considering for office when they vote on June 8. AT&T is thrilled to sponsor this event.”
All candidates for public office appearing on the primary ballot in and around South Orange County were invited to attend next Thursday’s Chamber reception, including Meg Whitman and Jerry Brown. Both regretfully declined due to scheduling conflicts.
In all, nearly 20 candidates are scheduled to appear, including California Attorney General candidate Chris Kelly, California State Treasurer candidate Robert Lauten and Orange County Auditor-Treasurer candidates Shari Freidenrich and David Lang.
Cost to attend the event, open to the public, is $25. Sponsorship opportunities start at $100. To RSVP, please call Karen Hume at the Chamber at (949) 635-1634 or e-mail khume@socchambers.com.
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Foursomes filling up for 1st Annual South County Golf Challenge
It’s time to register for the 1st Annual “South County Golf Challenge” to benefit scholarship grants for local future business leaders. The tournament is being held at Marbella Country Club on Monday, May 24th. Registration begins at 10:30am with a shotgun start at noon!
The golf package includes: Golf, cart, welcome gift, grilled lunch and buffet dinner! We will be offering various hole activities and contests too!
For more information, please visit www.socchambers.com
