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
Follow them on LinkedIn

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. 

Do you want to practice public speaking, improve your communication and build leadership skills?

The Oxnard Toastmasters Club is one of the newest members of the Oxnard Chamber of Commerce. Toastmasters is a nationally recognized, nonprofit educational organization that helps individuals hone essential communication and public speaking skills. Members learn the unavoidable and critical skills that every business professional must confront including public speaking, meeting preparation and more.

Everyone is invited to attend the Oxnard Toastmasters meetings, which happen at noon on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month in the Oxnard Chamber of Commerce's board room. You can see their meeting schedule on the Chamber's Community Calendar. 
 
The leadership team consists of Craig Miller (President), Doug Riffenburgh (VP of Education), Josh Damigo (VP of Membership), J.C. Lombardo (VP of Public Relations), Kirkland Tibbels, DTM (Treasurer), and Jennifer Caldwell (Sergeant at Arms).
 
For more information, please contact josh@influenceecology.com or call (805) 225-4539.

One of Oxnard Chamber's newest members EVmatch is a peer-to-peer network for electric vehicle (EV) charging that harnesses the power of sharing to immediately create more charging options that are reliable and reservable.

Through EVmatch, homeowners and businesses in California and Colorado can rent out their private charging stations, earning money and supporting more EVs on the road. EV drivers leverage the sharing economy to easily find, reserve, and pay for charging with a few quick clicks on the EVmatch app.

EVmatch empowers a new generation of EV owners by providing a reliable and convenient charging solution to those lacking dedicated charging access, such as renters and multi-unit dwellers.

The company’s Commercial Hosting service allows businesses, hotels, multi-unit dwellings, and other commercial sites to install and rent out an affordable smart charger. Commercial hosts can earn revenue and grow their business by offering charging to employees, customers, or the public.

EV drivers, charging station owners, and businesses are encouraged to sign up for the growing network and learn more about Commercial Hosting at www.evmatch.com.

​Get the mobile app in the App Store or Google Play.

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!