We recently welcomed Battery Systems Inc. as a member of the Oxnard Chamber community. It is the single source solution for all of your battery needs. Whether it’s for your car, boat, RV, truck and more, Battery Systems provides great quality batteries at great prices.

Here are seven more things to know from Branch Manager Louie Montoya, including why you and/or your business should do business with them.

1. What products or services do you provide?
Batteries, Chargers, starters, alternators, cables

2. When did the business get started?
1955      

3. What is the company's mission?
At Battery Systems, our goal is to provide our customers with the best battery products available on the market, combined with the most efficient service in the industry, offered at the most competitive prices, in ever expanding markets. We realize that the customer’s needs and our ability to meet those needs are the determining factor in the success or failure of our business. We strive to treat each and every customer like we would like to be treated by our suppliers. To meet these objectives, we employ only people whose focus is on our goal and whose positive attitude and sense of teamwork gives our customers a reason to do business with us.       

4. What’s one thing the business is known for over its competitors?
Quality customer service and prices.       

5. Why did the business choose Oxnard as its location?
We are located across the United States, however Oxnard is one of the chosen cities because it gives us the chance to service any customer, but also provide the best quality batteries for those in the marine, automotive, and agricultural markets.             

6. Are there any new developments you can tell us about?
Our company has expanded across the United States so we are able to service any part of the United States.       

7. How can the Chamber / members / Oxnard community help the business?
Leading customers our way any time they need a battery whether that be to buy or test their current one in use. We do free battery testing.

​Learn more at: batterysystems.net

By Chamber Chair Celina Zacarias

Every 10 years we have the opportunity to participate in the U.S. Census and stand up to be counted. This year marks the next census. Beginning on Census day, April 1, 2020, and running through the end of July 2020, we have the opportunity to impact the future of our community for the next 10 years.

Census data is used to evaluate each state, county, and community in a variety of ways. From an impact on infrastructure to an impact on local businesses, it is important that we all participate in the upcoming census. Ventura County has been identified as the 59th hardest-to-count county. Meaning that we are likely to be under-counted and therefore underrepresented and underfunded in the years to come.

For every person that goes uncounted, it equates to approximately $2,000 per year in social safety-net benefits that go to fund things such as emergency services, infrastructure, improving schools, healthcare access for infants and children and many other essential social services our community relies on.

The census does not only impact us personally but can have a significant impact on the business community. It is important know that an accurate count is vital to funding for rural business and industry development, job training programs, and other employment programs that impact the economic growth in our county. Census data is regularly used by businesses, developers, and economists to evaluate expansion, and new business ventures within our region. So we want to be sure that our community’s count represents the growing, thriving people we call family, friends, and neighbors.

Additionally, the decennial census data will be utilized to determine the number of votes California has in the electoral college, the number of representatives in the House of Representatives and to potentially redraw State Assembly and Senate district lines. As we all know, having elected officials who believe in our community and support local businesses is important to our continued and future success.

As members of the business community, here are a few practical ways you can help our community be counted:

• Share information about the census with your business via email communications and in staff meetings. Many people do not understand the impact of not being counted. The more we talk about its importance the more likely people are to participate.
• Provide opportunities for your staff and colleagues to access the census online using their internet connection at work. One of the key factors that contributes to people being under-counted is limited access to resources like an internet connection to complete the census survey online.
• Invite representatives from the California Census to your place of business to promote, answer questions, and even complete the census survey on site.

As the Census approaches, let’s work together to make sure our community is counted and well represented in the decade ahead. If you have any questions about how you can get more involved with the Census effort, you can start by visiting https://venturacountycounts.org.

By Chamber CEO Nancy Lindholm

Transparency in government is paramount. The more the citizenry believes its best interests are a top priority of elected officials, the more confidence it has in local government.

The City of Oxnard placed Measure B on the March 3, 2020, ballot to assure the utmost transparency. The measure will limit the mayor and council members to three four-year terms and impose strict campaign contribution limits.

Measure B also will prohibit elected officials from accepting gifts from lobbyists and city contractors.

It also requires the city to post monthly financial reports on its website, as well as information on high-ticket city contracts.

The Chamber's Board of Directors reviewed Measure B prior to the city council placing it on the March ballot and voted to support it.

For more information and the official ballot language for Measure B, visit www.oxnard.org/measureb.

Go directly to jail! That's how the Class of 2020 Oxnard Leadership Program participants kicked off their first session of the year. The group of 12 went behind-the-scenes for a daylong exploration of the City of Oxnard’s public safety services, including meeting with city’s 21st Chief of Police Scott Whitney, a tour to one of Ventura County's main jails, a tour of Oxnard Police Department, a presentation on police use of body cameras from Community Service Officer Corina Gardner, and a tour and demos with the Oxnard SWAT team. The session was coordinated by Paul Carganilla, Community Affairs Manager for the Oxnard Police Department.

Scroll through the photos. (No cameras or phones were allowed at the jail visit.)

One of our newer members of the Oxnard Chamber community is Amazing Lash Studio Oxnard, located at The Collection at Riverpark. Semi-permanent eyelash extensions have now become a mainstream part of beauty regimens for women around the world. Amazing Lash Studio is defining this beauty category and is the definitive market leader.
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Here are eight things to know about Amazing Lash Studio Oxnard from Cameron, their District Director, including why they chose to open the business here.

1. What products or services do you provide?
Semi-permanent eyelash extensions

2. When did the business open?
July 2018             

3. What is the company's mission?
To create lasting beauty and confidence through passion, dedication, and excellence so our guests will look and feel amazing.             

4. What’s one thing the business is known for over its competitors?
Our values and convenience – we are open evening and weekends.         

5. Why did the business choose Oxnard as its location?
The Collection is an AWESOME shopping center.

6. Are there any new or upcoming projects/products/events/etc. you can tell us about?
We will be at the Los Robles Greens Bridal Show on February 1 in Thousand Oaks!            

7. How can the Chamber / members / Oxnard community help the business?
Help spread the word about our local business. 

8. Please add any additional details or information you want readers to know.
We want every guest leaving to feel beautiful and confident!

Learn more at: www.amazinglashstudio.com
 
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