We recently welcomed paycosmos as a member of the Oxnard Chamber community. Paycosmos is an innovator in the delivery of payments technology, and dedicated to the development of solutions that securely enable their business partners, merchants, clients and customers to more easily manage the full scope of their payments processing.

Here are four things to know about paycosmos from Madison McShirley, Operations, including what makes them stand out above the competition.

1. What products or services do you provide?
Payment processing.

2. How and when did the business get started?
In 2002 starting with check processing! The company has evolved as the payment space has evolved.      

3. What’s one thing the business is known for over its competitors?
Instant Merchant Settlement. paycosmos links your credit card processing to your bank account for Card Present and Card Not Present Solutions. It’s the same as the credit card processing you do today, the only difference is you get paid instantly – 24/7/365.                                            

4. How can the Chamber/members/Oxnard community help the business?
Provide us with your merchant statements for a complimentary analysis of your current fees.

​Learn more on their website: paycosmos.com

One of our newer members of the Oxnard Chamber community is Shryne Group, a Los Angeles-based cannabis holding company.  The company is rooted in California but currently has operations in Nevada, Washington and Michigan, and distribution networks to future markets in more than 60 countries.

Here are five things to know about Shryne Group from Director of Retail Expansion Matthew Nathaniel, including what attracts them to Oxnard.

1. What products or services do you provide?
Shryne Group provides the highest quality cannabis and hemp products for today's active lifestyle.        

2. What is the company's mission or motto?
Our mission is to define the business of cannabis through a commitment to community, quality, social awareness, and sustainability.           

3. What’s one thing the business is known for over its competitors?
Quality and pricing.    

4. Why is Oxnard/Ventura County an attractive market for your business?
We are interested in calling Oxnard home because it is a market we have identified as having tremendous growth potential due to its unique community dynamics.                 

5. How can the Chamber/members/Oxnard community help your business?
We want to be good neighbors, and the foundation of this is communication. This is why the Shryne Group strives to foster an open dialogue, allowing us to enhance the local community through a unified long-term vision.

Learn more at shrynegroup.com
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Interested in learning more? They are hosting an open house on January 18, 2020, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. for the community to attend at their future location in Oxnard (1450 S. Oxnard Ave) . See details below. 

The Oxnard Chamber is delighted to welcome Celina Zacarias as our Chair of the Board for 2020. She has been on the Oxnard Chamber Board of Directors since 2015 and is Senior Director of Community and Government Relations at California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI). Here are five things to know about Celina. 
 
1. She is a home-grown leader.
Celina grew up in Oxnard’s La Colonia neighborhood and went to Channel Islands High School where she was on the dance drill team. She is the daughter of migrant farmworkers who worked in our local fields. Celina was born in Michoacán, Mexico and came to the United States at age 3. Both her father and grandfather were a part of the Bracero Program from 1942-1964, which brought millions of Mexican guest workers to the United States 

2. She’s an advocate for higher education.
Celina was the first in her family to go to college, graduating from UCSB with Bachelor of Arts degrees in Spanish literature and Hispanic civilization. She studied abroad in Cuba, China, the Czech Republic, Hong Kong and England. 

3. She didn’t always work in education.
For 25 years, Celina enjoyed a career in mortgage banking at GMAC Mortgage, Wells Fargo and Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation. She joined CSUCI in September 2007 as Senior Director of Community and Government Relations and is responsible for advancing the University’s positive presence and goodwill locally, nationally and internationally.

4.  She’s an award-winning community leader.
Celina’s contributions to the community have resulted in numerous accolades, including the Pacific Coast Business Times’ 2018 Latino Leadership Award, 2012 Top Latina in Higher Education Award and 2006 Top Woman in Business; the Oxnard Chamber's 2016 Distinguished Citizen, 2011 Chairman's Award of Excellence and 2007 Woman of the Year; and the American Red Cross’ 2007 Diversity Ambassador.

5. She is active throughout the community. 
Celina is Chair-elect of the Camarillo Chamber of Commerce, is on the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce’s Board, and was Chair of the Board of the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce. She also is Chair of the Women’s Economic Roundtable, and on the Ventura County Civic Alliance Executive Committee, Workforce Development Board, Leadership California Executive Advisory Council and RDP-21 Board of Directors.

Connect with Celina on LinkedIn
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The Oxnard Chamber is pleased to announce the recipients of our Chairman’s Awards of Excellence who will be celebrated at our upcoming Annual Meeting and Installation of Directors. These dedicated individuals and organizations were selected by 2018-2019 Chair of the Board Stacy Miller and represent leaders who make significant contributions to the success of the Chamber community.

The Chamber’s Annual Meeting and Installation of Directors luncheon is Thursday, January 30, from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the Pacific Corinthian Yacht Club. In addition to celebrating recipients of the Chairman's Awards of Excellence, the event presents an opportunity to meet the new Board of Directors and understand the Chamber's vision and priorities for 2020. 

Congratulations to this year’s honorees and thank you for all that you do for the Chamber!

Outstanding Chamber Liaison: Ashley Golden, City of Oxnard
Ashley Golden in a highly dedicated member of the City of Oxnard management team. She serves as a liaison between the city and the Chamber Board of Directors. Ashley also is a regular attendee at the Chamber's Business Advocacy Committee. She keeps the Chamber updated on issues moving through city government and keeps the lines of communication open between the two.

Outstanding Chamber Ambassadors Leader: Craig Classen, JaniTek Cleaning Solutions 
Craig Classen is a guy who apparently can't say "No." In addition to serving on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee for the Chamber in 2019, Craig chaired the Chamber Ambassadors committee. In addition to attending nearly every ribbon cutting and mixer, Craig grew the Chamber Ambassadors group to help service the membership.

Outstanding Oxnard Leadership Volunteer: Justin Campbell, Catalyst Environmental Solutions
Justin Campbell graduated from the Oxnard Leadership Program in 2018. After, he decided to take his new leadership skills and put them to work on the program's Steering Committee. In addition to helping guide the program and plan the 10 monthly sessions, Justin also volunteered to escort the class during Energy Day, the final session of 2019.

Outstanding Business Catalyst: Port of Hueneme
The Port of Hueneme reached a record-breaking 1.65 million tons of cargo passing through the Port in 2019, up 3.6% over last year. This growth is largely due to the Port’s fresh produce export sector increasing by 70% and automobile imports up 13%. With that growth, the Port now provides more than 15,834 jobs regionally (direct, indirect, induced and influenced). Even more impressive, the Port managed to reduce its emissions and was named the Greenest Port in America!

Outstanding New Member: Poole, Shaffery & Koegle
Brian Koegle likes to jump in with both feet. When Poole, Shaffery & Koegle decided to expand their Santa Clarita-based law firm to Ventura County, they looked no further than Oxnard. They immediately joined the Oxnard Chamber of Commerce and began giving back to their new community. They provided a labor law update to Oxnard Chamber members in December and volunteered to review the Chamber's employee handbook. We certainly look forward to working with them in the coming years!

Outstanding New Business: Oakmont of Riverpark
Oakmont of Riverpark is no secret in Oxnard. Although they are not yet open, they have been spreading out across the community and involving themselves with just about every nonprofit and charitable organization. They are providing a growing need in Oxnard for assisted living and memory care. Their resort-style atmosphere is a welcome addition to Oxnard, and their liaisons to the community are making a true impact.