Dear Members:
To close out December, we invite you to attend, participate and network with fellow members as we prepare for 2011.
Below are three great member benefit programs for you to take advantage of.
Business & Education Breakfast
Tuesday, December 14th 7:30 am at The Hills Hotel (La Paz & the 5 Fwy)
High quality education is an essential element of a healthy, growing economy. For that reason, the South Orange County Regional Chamber of Commerce, through a newly formed Workforce Development Committee will bring together business and academia to collaboratively address the issues facing our future workforce and connect today’s students with career exploration opportunities.
Some programs in the works include a summer internship program for college students, job shadowing activities for high schools students and other programs assisting students in making knowledgeable career choices.
Join us to welcome our new Education Leaders as they share their “Visions of Our Future Workforce”
Call (949) 600-5470.
www.socchambers.com
Governmental Affairs & Legislative Advocacy
Wednesday, December 15 7:30 am at Laguna Woods Community Center, 24351 El Toro Road in Laguna Woods
“As part of its role as the leading voice for business in the region, the South Orange County Regional Chamber of Commerce has identified a number of critical public issues that could impact your ability to grow your business over the next year:
• Reliable and well-maintained transportation system for both employee commutes and the transport of goods and services
• An ample and affordable supply of housing for the region’s workforce
• Quality education system to adequately prepare the next generation’s workforce for a competitive global marketplace
• Limited taxes and regulations that can stifle economic growth
For years, the Regional Chamber has effectively voiced position of local businesses on legislation being considered in Washington D.C., Sacramento, Orange County Board of Supervisors as well as at the local levels of government. We will continue this moving forward.
But we’ve also heard that there is a great need to proactively advocate the Chamber’s position and effect change at the grassroots level. We agree. And to that end, next week task forces will convene to chart out specific strategies to ensure that the voice of business in south Orange County is heard throughout the County and State.
At 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 15, we will hold meetings of two task forces – one focused on addressing housing and infrastructure, the other on tackling unnecessary regulations, fees and business taxes. You are cordially invited to join us at these task force meetings, which will take place at Laguna Woods Community Center, 24351 El Toro Road in Laguna Woods.
To RSVP, for directions or to answer questions about these meetings, please contact:
Michael W. Suydam, Governmental Affairs Consultant – (949) 981-5008
mike@21strat.com
South Orange County Networkers
Thursday, December 16th 11:33 to 1:00 pm at Tortilla Flats at Mission Viejo Lake
Averaging 45 attendees and distributing more than 20 leads per meeting, these business professionals know how to mix business development with fun. No rsvp needed – just show up with lots of business cards and be ready to meet new customers.
On behalf of the staff, we wish you a fun and safe holiday season.
Vince Brantley,
Interim CEO
South Orange County Regional Chamber of Commerce
Servicing the Business Community Since 1969
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