Chamber News for Friday, June 4th, 2010
Thank you Golfers!
108 golfers turned out on a gorgeous day at Marbella Country Club in San Juan Capistrano May 24 for the First Annual “South County Golf Challenge.
Thank you to those who generously sponsored this tournament:
• Hoag Hospital – Irvine
• CR&R
• Allen Cadillac
• Infinity of Mission Viejo
• Honda of Rancho Santa Margarita
• Toyota of Rancho Santa Margarita
• Shulman Hodges & Bastian LLP
• The Bee Man
• Adventures in Advertising
• Staples – Rancho Santa Margarita
• One West Bank
• Alacer
• Town Center Car Wash
• Signature Resources
• Clean A Can
• Randy Riley, Northwestern Mutual
A portion of the proceeds from the event helped fund scholarships to deserving South Orange County college students seeking careers in business.
We were also excited to partner with Age Well Senior Services (formerly South County Senior Services). Tournament and auction proceeds helped fund critical services and programs such as meals on wheels, transportation and health care services to low income South Orange County seniors.
Photos from the event will be posted on the socchambers.com Web site soon!
Wondering how economic and real estate conditions for the rest of 2010 will impact your business?
Join us Tuesday, May 29 at 7:30 a.m. at Aliso Viejo Conference Center – 29 Santa Barbara Drive in Aliso Viejo – for an “Economic Update Breakfast.”
This timely and important panel discussion will feature Jonathan Lansner, Orange County Register real estate reporters and blogger, as well as economic experts and South Orange County business leaders.
Cost to attend the event is only $35 per person. Sponsorship opportunities are also available starting at $150.
More details to come, online registration will begin on Thursday, June 10th .
Recommendations for Election Day Tuesday, June 8
In case you missed it, the South Orange County Regional Chamber of Commerce announced its recommendation on various statewide and local ballot measures that will impact the business community. Below are our recommendations.
Mission Viejo Measure D: OPPOSE
This measure goes way too far. Measure D requires an expensive citywide election every time a business, school, church, hospital or other commercial landowners with to significantly expand their operations. This will deter business and job growth in Mission Viejo, which will negatively impact the entire region.
California Proposition 13: SUPPORT
This measure prohibits tax assessors from reassessing property values when new construction has occurred to seismically retrofit existing buildings. SOCRCC feels businesses are taxed enough, and this is a sensible protection against higher property taxes.
California Proposition 15: OPPOSE
SOCRCC opposes this measure because it targets one specific industry group – business lobbyists – with the imposition of new fees (aka taxes). The revenues raised would establish public funding of campaigns for California Secretary of State. This sets a dangerous precedent and will add to the costs associated with ensuring that our voice is heard in Sacramento.
California Proposition 17: SUPPORT
This measure amends Proposition 103 (1988) to allow insurance companies in the state to give “persistency discounts” for those who have had continuous auto insurance coverage with other insurance providers. This inhibits the ability of drivers to shop around for the lowest rate. Proposition 17 will lower auto insurance rates for businesses and their employees and should be supported.
Mission Viejo Measure D Informational Walk this Saturday, June 5
By the way, if you’re opposed to Measure D and you want to help spread the word to Mission Viejo voters, join us this Saturday, June 5 for an old-fashioned neighborhood precinct walk.
You’ll receive a list of voters in your area and informational brochures they may need to help make their decision. Your insight on the potential impacts of this destructive initiative on the business community will also help sway your neighbors.
Here are the details:
What: No on Measure D Precinct Walk
When: Saturday, June 5th from 9 a.m. to Noon
Where: Home of SOC Chamber Legislative Action Chair Wendy Bucknum, 26686 Avenida Deseo, Mission Viejo
Everyone will meet at Wendy’s house at 9am for a pre-walk “Bagel and Coffee Briefing.” There you can ask questions and pick up your lists and handout materials.
June SOC Chamber Meeting Schedule
• Governmental Affair Committee Meeting – Wednesday, June 16; 7:30 @ Laguna Woods Community Center, 24351 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods
• Chamber Corporate Board Meeting – Wednesday, June 16; 4:00 p.m. @ Santa Margarita Water District Board Room, 26111 Antonio Parkway, Las Flores
• Legislative Alliance Meeting – Friday, June 25; 7:30 a.m. @ Saddleback College in Mission Viejo
For more information any of these meetings or events, please call the Chamber at (949) 635-5800 or visit www.socchambers.com.
