 Have you ever thought about what happens to your trash after it’s picked up? Or maybe you’ve wondered what water goes through before it comes out of your tap?
Participants in the 2019 Oxnard Leadership Program went behind-the-scenes for a daylong exploration of the City of Oxnard’s public services. The sixth session was coordinated with the help of Barbara Wulf, Outreach/Education Specialist from the City of Oxnard's Water Division. The morning started at the Advanced Water Purification Facility, where they learned from Wastewater Operations Manager/CPO Vince Ines how Oxnard is leading the way when it comes to water purification. The innovative facility uses one of the world’s most highly developed purification processes to produce safe and clean water from treated wastewater. He also took the group on a tour of the Wastewater Treatment Plant and walked them through the various phases that waste water goes through to become clean, recycled water. After having Domino’s Pizza for lunch sponsored by JaniTek Cleaning Solutions, the afternoon began with a visit to the City Maintenance Yard where they met with representatives from Parks, Special Districts, Maintenance, Facilities and Fleet Services to get a better understanding of how each division helps maintain the city’s parks and streets. During their visit to the Water Campus, Water Utility Manager Omar Castro and Water Resources Manager Nancy Broschart explained how the city analyzes water levels, and how it tracks quality and consumption. For their final visit of the day, the group toured Del Norte Regional Recycling and Transfer Station with Manager Todd Housley. Del Norte is responsible for accepting, transferring and disposing of approximately 200,000 tons of solid waste each year. They also learned about the buyback center for recyclable aluminum cans, beverage containers and glass, and the recyclable hazardous waste center for batteries, used motor oil, water-based paint, etc. Every year, the Oxnard Leadership Program leads participants through 10 unique, day-long experiences to gain a better understanding and appreciation of Oxnard and the surrounding areas’ realities, opportunities and challenges. Each session includes visits to various locations and provides participants with a unique opportunity to meet key business and government leaders who play integral roles in the region. In July, session seven will focus on Health and Human Services, with visits to St. John’s Regional Medical Center, St. John’s Food Pantry and FOOD Share. Learn more about the Oxnard Leadership Program.
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 The mission of the Autism Society Ventura County is to improve the lives of all affected by Autism. They work to promote lifelong access and opportunity for all individuals within the autism spectrum and their families to be fully included members of the community. They achieve this through education, advocacy, the promotion of research, increasing public awareness, programs, and collaboration with other agencies.
ASVC members are mostly individuals and families who have children with autism. Their membership also includes local service providers, educators and professionals who are interested in furthering the organization’s mission. Their board members are all volunteers. Membership is open to any individual, family, or community member. By Joining the Autism Society, individuals within Ventura County automatically become members of ASVC. Join Now at http://www.autismventura.org If you have a child who was recently diagnosed or have questions about Autism call our Resource Specialist at (805) 437-9856 (English) or (805) 738-2158 (Spanish). They are here to support you!  Poole & Shaffery, LLP, is a full-service law firm with legal professionals committed to providing high-quality representation to each business or corporate client. The firm has earned a reputation for providing professional, effective legal representation in litigation and counseling matters. The firm combines the personal, hands-on attention and focus of a smaller firm with the extensive professional resources that are customarily provided by larger firms.
Founded in 1998 by partners David Poole and John Shaffery, the firm has enjoyed exceptional growth, and now provides legal services from a team of attorneys in five Southern California offices. The firm’s primary practice areas include: business and commercial transactions and litigation; employment law counseling and litigation; real estate transactions and litigation; business succession planning; trust administration; trucking and transportation litigation; and cyber security, data breach, and internet privacy. The firm is dedicated to becoming a good corporate citizen in each of the communities it serves. As part of that service, the firm’s partners frequently offer complimentary updates on ever-changing California laws through local business organizations. The firm’s attorneys also give back to their communities through volunteer service and participation in non-profit events and fundraising efforts. As The Law Firm for Your Business™, the firm is looking forward to expanding its services into the Ventura County business communities. Please feel free to contact Poole & Shaffery, LLP to discuss your business’ legal needs at (805) 835-4503 or info@pooleshaffery.com.  Click to view the 2018 program OXNARD, Calif., FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Do you want to promote your business to 15,000 Ventura County residents and visitors at the 2019 Dallas Cowboys Training Camp? Advertising sales are open for the annual Dallas Cowboys Training Camp souvenir program, published by the Oxnard Chamber of Commerce. Training camp is scheduled for July 27 through August 15 at River Ridge Fields. This highly sought-after, full-color program (5.5” wide by 8.5” high) includes the team roster, training camp and regular season schedules, and autograph pages. It is distributed for free to all training camp attendees. Ad space is open to all businesses; discounted rates are available for Oxnard Chamber members. Ad sales close Friday, June 28, 2019. Quarter-page, half-page and full-page ad spaces are available. According to an economic impact study conducted a few years ago, more than 50,000 people attend training camp and spend nearly $4 million on hotels, shopping and dining out. Businesses that advertised in previous training camp programs were thrilled with the response they received. To reserve your space, please contact the Oxnard Chamber of Commerce at (805) 983-6118 or download the PDF form. ### ABOUT THE OXNARD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The Oxnard Chamber of Commerce is a catalyst for business growth, a convener of leaders and influencers, and a champion for a stronger community. Founded in 1908, today the Chamber empowers 500 businesses and organizations that employ more than 30,000 people. It promotes the business and economic well-being of Oxnard’s diverse community to benefit enterprises, large and small, through advocacy, networking, education, services, business exposure and promotion. Learn more at OxnardChamber.org.  OXNARD, Calif., FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – The Oxnard Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce its endorsement of incumbent Kelly Long for Ventura County Supervisor in District 3.
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A resident of Camarillo, Long is currently serving her first term on the board in the District 3 seat, which represents Camarillo, Port Hueneme, Southeast Oxnard, East Oxnard Plain, Santa Paula, Fillmore, Piru, East Lockwood Valley, and Eastern Portion of Naval Base Ventura County Port Hueneme. Long is an experienced businesswoman who holds six patents and a degree in mechanical engineering from California State University Long Beach. In the community, Long was president of the Pleasant Valley School District, and has been an active supporter of multiple PTA boards, the Pleasant Valley Swim Team, Channel Islands Rowing Club, and StemYes.Org. The winner of the District 3 race will be decided in the presidential primary set for March 3, 2020. However, if no candidate captures more than 50% of the vote, then the top two would face off in the November 2020 general election. For more information, please contact the Oxnard Chamber of Commerce at (805) 983-6118. ### ABOUT THE OXNARD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The Oxnard Chamber of Commerce is a catalyst for business growth, a convener of leaders and influencers, and a champion for a stronger community. Founded in 1908, today the Chamber empowers 500 businesses and organizations that employ more than 30,000 people. It promotes the business and economic well-being of Oxnard’s diverse community to benefit enterprises, large and small, through advocacy, networking, education, services, business exposure and promotion. Learn more at OxnardChamber.org.  These are wise words from the US Chamber of Commerce. Remember the foundation of our country – the Free Enterprise system. Recent threats from President Trump to impose tariffs on our neighbor and leading trade partner were not in the best interest of commerce. I, along with countless others, breathed a huge sigh of relief when Trump indefinitely postponed the 5% tariff slated to be imposed on Mexican imports June 10.
I followed research the US Chamber complied on the proposed Mexican tariffs. Assuming the lowest rate of 5%, California alone would experience a $2.2 trillion impact. Those costs would be passed on to consumers. With the price of goods escalated, sales taxes would also increase sharply. For instance, if you assume that $1 trillion of the $2.2 trillion in tariffs was on taxable goods (such as autos) and you apply a modest average sales tax rate of 8%, that would generate an additional $800 million in tax revenue paid by consumers!! Since most of us won't be getting pay increases to cover the cost of tariffs, the end result would be consumers purchasing fewer goods. Even though we have currently averted the tariffs on Mexico's goods, the trade wars with China and the EU are ongoing. The US Chamber has gathered the impact numbers for those trading "partners" as well. These numbers are projected impacts to California only, not the entire US. Total Exports to China Threatened by New Tariffs: $13,088,228,667
Total Exports to EU Threatened by New Tariffs: $383,406,339
In addition, California has 4,869,200 jobs supported by trade. The Great Recession a decade ago clearly defined our world being globally connected and intertwined. We should be supporting the prosperity of our trading partners, not trying conquer them.  Oxnard Smiles Dentistry is now open and their commitment to Modern Dentistry gives their patients more choices. Modern Dentistry includes digital X-rays (emit 90% less radiation), digital record keeping, secure online registration, intra-oral cameras, CEREC® CAD/CAM Single Visit Crowns & Fillings and much more. You can even watch a movie while you’re being treated! All of this technology allows them to be more accurate and efficient with your dental care, which enables them to provide Modern Dentistry That’s Affordable™. At Oxnard Smiles Dentistry, they know your time is valuable. Did you know that it is possible to get a crown in only two hours? With CEREC® CAD/CAM Crowns & Fillings you can say goodbye to gooey impressions, touchy temporaries and multiple visits; and with the pinpoint accuracy of a digital impression, it’s a precise fit! CEREC® CAD/CAM is less invasive and delivers durable, natural looking crowns in a snap. They are also metal free so all you will see in the mirror is natural tooth color. Using CEREC® CAD/CAM, we make the most of your time while taking care of your teeth. Their friendly and knowledgeable staff is committed to understanding and meeting your needs as a patient. They are conveniently located on the corner of Ventura Rd and Channel Islands Blvd in the Port Place Shoppes, near LA Fitness. They are a preferred provider of most insurance plans. To schedule your appointment, please call (805) 253-1796 or visit www.OxnardSmilesDentistry.com.  |
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