MAY 24, 2023
CHAMBER NEWS
Good Morning Anaheim at Norm's
Chamber membership includes engaging with the business community. Take advantage of your Chamber benefits by building your relationships with leading Anaheim businesses. Join members at Good Morning Anaheim Friday, June 2, at Norm's Anaheim, located at 1125 N. Euclid St. Bring your business cards. Non Members welcome! 
June Leads Lunch at Mamma Cozza's
Meet local businesses and build strong contacts at our June 14th Leads Lunch at a West Anaheim favorite, Mamma Cozza's. All attendees will have an opportunity to share information about their business and also hear what other local businesses are doing.
After Hours Mixer
Join us Thursday, June 22, for a Networking Mixer at Emerald Court! Meet business owners while enjoying light food and beverages generously provided by Emerald Court. Non-members welcome!
Don Wagner, Chairman of
OC Board of Supervisors
Speaks to Anaheim Chamber Government Affairs
On Friday, Chairman Don Wagner joined the Anaheim Chamber's Government Affairs meeting where he discussed major issues affecting the city, county, and region, including the challenges of supporting businesses in California, housing mandates imposed on local government, fentanyl, the state of the County budget, and homelessness. He also discussed the challenges of street vendor organizations competing against existing businesses, laws forcing inmates from state prisons to county jails resulting in some offenders being released from county jails, human trafficking, and the construction of the veterans' cemetery in Anaheim.
MEMBER NEWS
Hotworx Anaheim Hills is Celebrating its 1 Year Anniversary
Hotworx Anaheim Hills is celebrating its one-year anniversary. You're invited to stop by and enjoy local vendors in the studio, $1 enrollment, discount on merchandise, raffles, and free giveaways. 
DisneylandForward to Generate Quarter-Billion Dollars Annually for Anaheim Economy
Cal State Fullerton's Woods Center for Economic Analysis and Forecasting projects that for every $1 billion invested by Disney in its DisneylandForward plan will generate 2,292 jobs with $253 million in economic output for Anaheim each year and $15 million in annual City tax revenue. The Disneyland Resort has currently used only 46% of the space approved in 1990 for the park and its hotels, retail, and dining spaces, so DisneylandForward will be constructed within less developed portions of the approved 1990 space. There will be public hearings at the end of 2023 with DisneylandForward going to the Planning Commission and then the City Council in 2024.
$500 SoCal Gas Grants Still Available to Help Customers Pay Gas Bill
SoCalGas still has grants of up to $500 available to help eligible residential customers pay their natural gas bills as part of the Gas Assistance Fund, a joint effort between SoCalGas and United Way of Greater Los Angeles [unitedwayla.org]. With over $2 million already distributed, the Gas Assistance Fund has provided vital support to over 10,000 families this year, helping them meet their energy needs and alleviate financial burdens. Over $3 million in grants still remain and customers are encouraged to apply.
Announcing Angels Camp for Kids
Angels Camps offer a variety of baseball and softball activities, such as hitting, fielding, throwing, and base running as well as fun competitions and real games at each day of camp. Campers gain valuable life skills such as teamwork, sportsmanship, and resilience while developing their leadership skills and building confidence.
NEWS
Guide to Writing a Company Vehicle Use Policy
Before you let employees drive a company vehicle, ensure you have a policy in place to clearly define the rules. Continue reading for what you need to know.
Governor Proposes Accelerating Infrastructure Projects by Cutting Red Tape
(CalChamber)-Governor Gavin Newsom has proposed streamlining permits and litigation in order to speed up efforts to build transportation, clean energy, water, and other infrastructure projects in California. The Governor signed an executive order on Friday creating an Infrastructure Strike Team and directing state agencies to help speed up permit approvals on infrastructure projects. The Governor's proposal also includes 11 pieces of legislation, which he hopes the Legislature will pass next month as part of the State budget package. Among other things, the proposal would set a nine-month limitation on how long lawsuits under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) could last against water, transportation, clean energy, semiconductor, and microelectronics projects. The proposal also eliminates voluminous paperwork retention requirements to try to avert situations like an email retention lawsuit in San Diego County involving a large residential and commercial development for two years after the project had been approved.
VISIT ANAHEIM
BlizzCon Returns
Visit Anaheim is thrilled to announce the official return of BlizzCon 2023 to the Anaheim Convention Center on November 3-4. After an absence of almost two years, BlizzCon is returning to form. In an end-of-year wrapup post, Blizzard President Mike Ybarra confirmed that BlizzCon would be coming back in 2023.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
RESOURCES
 SBA Orange County / Inland Empire District Office
Thursday, May 25, 2023  10:00 -11:00 am

Thursday, May 25, 2023  12:00 -3:00 pm
Thursday, May 25, 2023  2:00 -3:00 pm

Thursday, May 25, 2023  3:00 -4:00 pm
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