More than 150 South Orange County Chamber members, elected officials and local voters turned out last Thursday night to hear more than 20 candidates for statewide, countywide, Congressional, legislative and other races on the June 8 Primary Ballot.
Held at the Norman P. Murray Community Center in Mission Viejo, this event was generously underwritten by title sponsor AT&T and candidate sponsor Lon Horwitz.
Attendees heard from Steve Poizner, candidate for Governor, Chris Kelly, running for Attorney General, as well candidates for Congress, Assembly, Orange County Sheriff and many others.
View photos from Meet the Candidates in our online Photo Gallery.
And be sure to join us for future exciting Chamber events!
Calling all Mission Viejo Chamber Members!
This Thursday, May 13, the South Orange County Regional Chamber is hosting a “No on Measure D” Informational and Fundraising Reception at Tortilla Flats Lake Mission Viejo from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Join us to learn how this anti-business measure could impact your bottom line and what you can do to stop it. Cost to attend is only $25.
If you’re concerned about Measure D like many others in the community, and want to know what you can do to stop it or get more details, please join us. You can RSVP by contacting Michael Suydam at (949) 981-5008. To learn more, please visit www.protectmissionviejo.com.
Time running out! Sign up now for the 1st Annual “South County Golf Challenge”
The May 24 “South County Golf Challenge” is quickly approaching!
Beautiful Marbella Country Club hosts this inaugural region-wide event. Thank you to those who have kindly offered to sponsor this event, including:
• Cox Communications
• 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
• Treasured Moments Photography
• Adventures in Advertising
• Staples – Rancho Santa Margarita
• One West Bank
• Alacer
• Town Center Car Wash
• Signature Resources
• Clean A Can
• Randy Riley, Northwestern Mutual
We are excited to partner with Age Well Senior Services (formerly South County Senior Services) as hosts of this event. This local non-profit organization provides critical services and programs such as meals on wheels, transportation and health care services to low income South Orange County seniors since 1975.
Net proceeds from the event will also help fund scholarships to deserving South Orange County college students seeking careers in business.
Cost for individual golfers is $195 and $750 for a foursome. So sign up today, either as a player, sponsor or both, and join us Monday, May 24 for the 1st Annual “South County Golf Challenge.”
Upcoming Chamber Meetings May 19
The Chamber’s Governmental Affairs Committee meeting takes place Wednesday, May 19 from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at Laguna Woods Community Center, 24351 El Toro Road in Laguna Woods. Join us as we discuss issues impacting South Orange County businesses with our legislative representatives from the federal, state, county and city levels.
Later that day, the Corporate Board of Directors for the South Orange County Regional Chamber meets from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the offices of the Santa Margarita Water District – 26111 Antonio Parkway in Las Flores.
For more information on either meeting, please call the Chamber at (949) 635-5800.
