Friday     I     A weekly e-newsletter from the Camarillo Chamber of Commerce    I    May 3, 2012

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Upcoming Events

 

Chamber Events     
YPG Casino Night
Fri, May 4, 7-11 p.m.
Camarillo Ranch Red Barn

Monday Lunch Mob
Panera Bread
Mon, Apr 30, 12 noon
640 E. Ventura Blvd, Ste 1200

Business @ Breakfast
Fri, May 11. 7:30 a.m.
Spanish Hills Country Club

  

Committee Meetings
Education Committee
Tues, May 8, 8:00 a.m.

Executive Committee
Tues, May 8, 3:30 p.m.

Chamber Ambassadors
Thurs, May 10, 12 noon

 

Weekly Referral Groups 

Connect with other members and build relationships for business success!  

  

1st & 3rd Mondays - Lunch Referral Group, 12- 1 pm
Aloha Steakhouse, 
5800 Santa Rosa Road, # 140 

2nd & 3rd Tuesdays -Breakfast Referral Group, 8 - 9  am 
zzyzx cafe, 33 N. Lewis Rd.

  

2nd & 4th Weds - Coffee Break Leads Group, 8:30 - 9:30 am Johnny Rocket's Camarillo, 
640 E Ventura Blvd. #1201 

  

Every Thursday - Breakfast Referral Group, 8:00 - 9:00 am   Cronies Sports Grill 
370 N. Lantana Street, #20

 

Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are held at the Camarillo Chamber of Commerce, 2400 E. Ventura Blvd., Camarillo 

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  Thank you

Chairman's Circle Members

 
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 Courtyard by Marriott-Camarillo  Camarillo Residence Inn by Marriott 
 
First California Bank Sage Network, Inc
 
Ventura County Star New Logo
Silver
EJ Harrison & Sons
 
Roadrunner Shuttle 
Bronze

CSU Channel Islands

Coastal Embroidery

Edward Jones Investments

Hampton Inn & Suites

Landegger Baron Lavenant & Ingber 

Rabobank-Camarillo

Southern California Edison

TOLD Corporation

 


  Contact Us

  

President/CEO

 Jennifer Wells

 

Membership Director

 Ashley Rak-Lewis

 

Marketing Director

Lara Shapiro-Snair

 

Programs Director

Sandy Wheat James

 

Office Manager

Alisha Smith

 

Advertising Sales

Dan Desenberg

 

 

Greetings!

 

What are you doing tomorrow night? Why not come out and celebrate Cinco de Mayo a little early with the Camarillo Young Professionals Group at their Speakeasy themed Casino Night?

 

It is sure to be an evening to remember with faux gambling, great door prizes, dancing and yummy samples from local restaurants! Plus you get to vote on your favorite in the restaurant competition and see the winner take home a giant trophy!

 

Tickets are still available if you want to join us there. See the block below for more info.

 

Thank you for your continued support and membership,

 

Jennifer Wells
President/CEO
YPG Casino Night TOMORROW! 
1920s Speakeasy theme, faux gambling, restaurant competition and more!
Join Camarillo's young professionals for a night to remember at the Fourth Annual YPG Casino Night!
 
Friday, May 4, 7-11 p.m. 
Camarillo Ranch Red Barn
Tickets are $40 each, include $500 in gambling chips
 
The 1920s themed event will feature fan favorites and new fun for all! Tickets are $40 and include $500 gambling chips, free restaurant samples and outstanding entertainment. 
Roadrunner Shuttle
Thank you Event Sponsor
Roa
drunner Shuttle will be on hand for free rides home anywhere in Camarillo!
 
There will be a Cash Bar. 
Click Here for more info! 
Purchase your tickets  Online Now! or call 805-484-4383 to reserve your space. A limited number of tickets may be available at the door.
Get YOUR news published! Find out what editors are looking for in Press Releases!
 
Do you know the secret formula for getting the media to cover your important news? Do you find that you get unsatisfactory responses to your press releases? Find out how to make an impression on your local media...a GOOD impression...and get your news published! Learn the tricks of the trade from Acorn Editor, Dan Wolowicz at the May 11 Business@Breakfast.

Business @ Breakfast
Friday, May 11, 7:30 a.m.
Spanish Hills Country Club

Preregistered Price: $20 Chamber members, $25 non-members
Add $5 for Walk-ins at the door

Register by 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 9 to be on the HotSheet!
Click Hereto register online or call 805-484-4383. 
 
Legislators discuss important business issues at Business & Legislators Forum
Tony Strickland
Don't miss as Senator Tony Strickland and Assemblyman JeffGorell address issues of business in California at the annual Busienss & Legislators Forum, Friday, May 18. Register today!

Friday, May 18, 11:30 a.m.
Spanish Hills Country Club
Jeff Gorell$35 Chamber members, $50 non members
Click Here to register online or Call 805-484-4383 

Sponsored by St. John's Pleasant Valley Hospital, Southern California Edison and Ventura County Star.

 
Be a "Business Rock Star!" Sign up for the Semi-annual Business Table Top Expo
 
Join fellow Chamber members on Thursday, May 31 from 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. for the all new Table Top Expo. The event will take place at the Hampton Inn & Suites, at 50 Daily Drive in Camarillo,  and features an intimate location where members can showcase their business products and services. Exhibitor space starts at $125 for sign-up. 

This event is open to the public and features food, drink, prize drawings, and fun! For more information or a registration form Click Here. Or call 805-484-4383 to speak with a Chamber representative.
 
Business Resources at your Fingertips! 

 

Trade Connect Export Workshop
CSU Channel Islands presents a FREE workshop designed to help businesses learn about exporting their goods overseas. Topics include: How to Find Overseas Customers, How to Finance & Insure, How to Educate Staff, and Sea & Air Cargo Services. Download a Flyer Here for more information or Register Online. 

Economic Development Center / Ventura County
EDC/VC-Small Business Development Center May 2012 workshop series provides a range of options to help businesses thrive from the start. Click Here for a list of upcoming workshops.

 

Ventura County SCORE
Did you know you can access Ventura County SCORE workshops not only to help you start a business, but learn more to further your business?Or check out  Upcoming SCORE Workshops.
SCORE celebrates National Small Business Week with business seminars and expo

 

SCORE Ventura County Chapter will celebrating National Small Business Week by presenting their Small Business EXPO at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center on Wednesday May 23, 2012. The theme of this year's EXPO is "Money &Marketing" in response to the inquiries most often received by our counselors: "Where can I get funding?" and "How can I increase sales?"

 

The Oxnard venue will be divided into two sections; one half will be utilized for a series of ten free seminars and the other will house booths of 50 exhibitors offering their services to small businesses. In addition there will be meeting rooms where breakout sessions will be held on topics fitting the theme of the EXPO. Read More...


 

Member Messages   

Have your business message seen by over 1,000 business and government leaders! Submit a Member Message in The Update.

 

Marketing  Your Business to Parents?  We Have You Covered...

Macaroni Kid Camarillo-Oxnard-Ventura is a free weekly e-newsletter and accompanying website for parents in the Camarillo, Oxnard and Ventura areas. We feature local events for kids from 0-18. If you are trying to target your business to parents then we are a great choice for your advertising dollars. Plus as a Camarillo Chamber member we have some fantastic deals on advertising packages. For information on advertising go to  http://mackidcam.weebly.com 

 

Camarillo Chamber welcomes new martial arts/fitness studio! 

We are very excited to be a part of the Camarillo Chamber of Commerce.  We hope to meet all of you and hope we can cross promote each others businesses.  Everyone from the Chamber is welcomed to check out our studio and even try a class.  If you're looking to learn self defense or just want an awesome place to workout, we're the place to go!  5800 Santa Rosa Road Suite 133

 

Camarillo Home Rental List | Free Online Application Credit Check Are you looking to make a move this Summer?  If so, we have long term home rentals becoming available in Spanish Hills, Las Posas Estates, Mission Oaks, Lakeside Village and Village at the Park.  We update our rental listings online daily at  www.esquirepm.com.  Apply Free Online or call 482-3209.

 

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Sponsored Messages can be up to 80 words and can include an email or web link. Four week messages can include a company logo.  Cost: $25 for one week; $75 for four weeks (members only). Provide message to Chamber via email with payment. Maximum three messages per issue, accepted in the order received. For more information contact Lara@CamarilloChamber.org 

Community Connections

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To be featured in this section Email your not-for-profit or government community event to Lara@camarillochamber.org. Please include your event as a Word document in paragraph form. It should be no more than 80 words.