A Very Merry Celebration! |
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What a wonderful way to celebrate the holidays with our members at our Holiday Leads Lunch sponsored by Manheim California. We had more than 50 businesses represented at our final networking event of 2022, including Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva. We filled several boxes with toys and games for Anaheim Police Department’s Cops 4 Kids. Thank you for your support! See you all in January! |
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Anaheim’s New Mayor and
Three New Council Members Take Office
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Yesterday, at the River Arena next to City Hall, Anaheim saw four newly elected officials take the oath of office.
Ashleigh Aitken, an attorney at Aitken Aitken Cohn, became the 48th Mayor of Anaheim.
Carlos Leon, a manager at Contoural, is the new Council Member for District 2, which is the eastern portion of West Anaheim.
Natalie Rubalcava, the chief operating officer of the Orange County Business Council, was sworn in as the new Council Member for District 3, which consists of Downtown Anaheim, the Colony, and northern portions of central Anaheim.
Natalie Meeks, the retired Director of Anaheim Public Works, took office as the new Council Member for District 6, which consists of Anaheim Hills and the Anaheim Canyon.
There is a vacancy in District 4 (the Anaheim Resort and southern portions of central Anaheim), due to Councilman Avelino Valencia being sworn in to the State Assembly (see article below). Council Members Jose Diaz of District 1 (the western portion of West Anaheim) and Stephen Faessel of District 5 (eastern-central Anaheim along the 57 freeway) continue in office.
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Anaheim’s Two New Assembly Members and One Fewer Senator as New State Legislative Session Begins |
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On Monday, the California State Legislature convened its 2023-2024 legislative session. All 80 Assemblymembers were sworn into new two-year terms while half of the 40 Senators were sworn into new four-year terms.
Avelino Valencia (D-Anaheim) took office for the first time as an Assemblyman, representing the new 68th District, which consists of parts of central Orange County, including the portions of Anaheim between the 5 Freeway and the Santa Ana River. He was previously Anaheim City Councilman for District 4 and District Director for his predecessor, Assemblyman Tom Daly of the old 69th District.
Sharon Quirk-Silva (D-Fullerton) enters her fifth term as a State Assemblywoman, now representing the new 67th District, which consists of portions of Los Angeles and Orange Counties, including Anaheim west of the 5 Freeway. Her old 65th District similarly included Anaheim west of the 5 Freeway.
Philip Chen (R-Yorba Linda) was sworn in to his fourth term as an Assemblyman, but now in the new 55th District, which consists of portions of San Bernardino and Orange Counties, including Anaheim Hills. He was previously the three-term Assemblyman for the 59th District, but redistricting drew Chen and Anaheim Hills into the 55th District.
Anaheim’s State Senate legislative delegation shrunk due to redistricting:
Senator Tom Umberg (D-Santa Ana) was sworn in to his second term representing the new 34th District, which includes portions of Los Angeles and Orange Counties, including Anaheim west of Kraemer Blvd. The old 34th District only included portions of Anaheim between the 5 and 57 Freeways.
Senator Dave Min (D-Irvine) of the 37th District continues to represent Anaheim Hills.
Senator Josh Newman (D-Fullerton) of the 29th District, who previously represented most of Anaheim, was drawn into Min’s district.
However, Min and Newman’s four-year terms do not expire until 2024, so they will both continue in office.
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Investiture of Chancellor of North Orange County
Community College District
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On Friday, the North Orange County Community College District held the Investiture Ceremony of Dr. Byron D. Clift Breland as the district’s 9th Chancellor. He was previously the Chancellor of the San Jose-Evergreen Community College District for four years and President of San Jose City College for nearly five years. He is the Chair of the OC Community Colleges Legislative Task Force and Chair of the Workforce Development Alliance of the OC Regional Consortium of Community Colleges. |
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OC Veterans Cemetery Site Marked With
Large American Flag
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A 30-by-60-foot American flag on a 100-foot pole was raised for the first time Wednesday on a piece of land in Anaheim Hills, the most visible marker yet at the site of what county officials and local military veterans hope will become a state-run veterans cemetery. |
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Join Us Tomorrow for Foskaris Ribbon Cutting at 3 PM! |
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Anaheim Hills Festival Host Holiday Spectacular |
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Saturday, December 17, 2022
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Anaheim Hills Festival
8020 East Santa Ana Canyon Road
Anaheim, CA 92808
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Supervisor Don Wagner Inaugural Trout Fishing Derby |
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This FREE Derby is all about fun, family, community, and making lasting memories. Come for food trucks, blind bogey drawings, and a chance to hook the first-place prize.
Saturday, December 17, 2022
Gates open at 5 am
Derby 6 am to 1 pm
Award Presentation at 1 pm (must be present to win)
FREE event, parking is $5 per vehicle. (Please be prepared to walk from lot to lake)
Shoreline fishing only
Rain or shine
Bait & Tackle available for purchase
For more information, visit us here.
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Flashback Friday - Exclusive Chamber Offer
Anaheim Ducks vs Nashville Predators
December 30
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9 Caregiving Tips for the Holiday Season |
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Alzheimer’s Care: 9 Ways to Make the Holidays More Enjoyable
What comes to mind when you think of the holiday season? For most, the holidays are a time of warmth, harmony, and togetherness for friends and family. However, they can also be a source of stress for caregivers who are worried about their loved ones with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia.
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National Leadership Conference
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The Business Professionals of America National Leadership Conference will bring more than 5,000 aspiring business professionals (middle school, high school, and college/university students) and their teacher advisors to Anaheim April 26–30, 2023.
Volunteer judges needed.
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Small Business Association |
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SBA Orange County / Inland Empire District Office December FY2023 Events Calendar
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Thursday, December 8, 2022
Building Customer Trust with Great Branding
Thursday, December 8, 2022
How to Trademark Your Business Brand
Thursday, December 8, 2022
TikTok and Reels for Business! Short Form Video
Thursday, December 8, 2022
What Every Business Owner Should Know About SEO
Friday, December 9, 2022
Startup Basics: Finances…and Next Steps
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Can You Start a Business in a Recession?
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
ERC – Free Money from the US Government
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UPS Discounts
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