August business monthly email

We Create Opportunities for Business Success by:

 Creating a strong local economy  Providing networking opportunities  Representing the interests of business with government

 Taking political action  Supporting a sustainable future

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We Create Opportunities for Business Success by

 Creating a strong local economy

 Providing networking opportunities

 Representing the interests of business with government  Taking political action

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MISSION STATEMENT The Chamber Promotes Business in Simi Valley Through Leadership, Political Action and Services to Increase Opportunities For Our Members OFFICERS Dan Jaeger Board Chair Simi Valley Family YMCA Leigh Nixon President & CEO Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce Michelle Foster Chair-Elect Simi Valley Hospital Maggie Kestly Chief Financial Officer Mid Valley Properties Mike McCaffrey Vice Chair Economic Development McCaffrey Insurance Services Jim Vigdor Vice Chair Legislative Action Alcoa Fastening Systems Caroline Gibson Vice Chair Tourism Best Western Plus Posada Royale Hotel & Suites Mike Nolan Past Chair & Secretary Aflac Insurance

DIRECTORS Pat Abruzzese, Pacific Cabling Network Solutions Karen Gabler, LightGabler LLP Jill Haney, Union Bank Lisa Hemenway, Waste Management Mike Hoffman, The 20/20 Network PR Phil Isbell, Simi Valley Buick GMC Gina Mazzapica, Time Warner Cable Media Scott Newbern, AeroVironment Celina Zacarias, CSU Channel Islands BOARD ADVISORS Dick Erbe, Law Offices of Richard S. Erbe Tim Shannon, Farmers Insurance Larry Hibbler, Simi Valley Ford

STAFF Leigh Nixon, President & CEO Michele Bennett, Vice President John Tolson, Director of Membership & Marketing Kathi Van Etten, Director of Communications Marybeth Jacobsen, Governmental Relations Manager Mackenzie Tolson, Projects Coordinator Michelle Skidmore, Advertising Director Sally Grant, Receptionist SIMI VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND VISITOR’S CENTER 40 W. Cochran Street, Suite 100 Simi Valley , CA 93065 Phone: 805-526-3900 Fax: 805-526-6234 www.simivalleychamber.org

By Marybeth Jacobsen

Chamber Urges Congress to Support Export-Import Bank The United States has had an ExportImport Bank for 80 years. Unless Congress re-authorizes the bank by September 30, its charter will expire.

Last year the Bank, which operates at no cost to taxpayers, supported $37 billion in exports which sustained more than 200,000 American jobs. Small and medium sized businesses accounted for ninety percent of the Bank’s transactions.

The Bank’s loan guarantees for exports will disappear if the Bank charter expires. Because other nations much more aggressively support their exporters, U.S. exporters will be at a severe global trade disadvantage without reauthorization.

California is the second largest exporting state in the country. In the last two years, the Bank supported over $85 million in exports just from our Congressional District. If the Bank dissolves, California in general, and our Congressional District in particular, will lose sales and jobs at a time when we should be boosting exports to grow our economy. Congressman McKeon stands behind re-authorization and will support the Bank when a vote comes to the floor.

Business community support for re-authorization is overwhelming. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce teamed up with the National Association of Manufacturers to urge Congress to re-authorize the Export-Import Bank. Together, these two organizations have submitted a letter of support for re-authorization to Congress that is endorsed by over 800 businesses, associations and Chambers (including the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce). We will keep you posted as reauthorization comes up for a vote.

At the July 2014 Networking Breakfast, Tom Saulnier of Hand in Hand Mobile Massage was recognized as Ambassador of the Quarter for the second quarter of 2014. Tom has served on the Ambassador Team for many years and has been an asset to the team attending numerous events, assisting with the TMD and the shredding events and has mentored several new members this last quarter. He sets the standard on the quality of mentoring‌ Congratulations Tom!

Representatives from the Freed Clinic of Simi Valley Board of Directors pose with 2014 Chamber Board Chair, Dan Jaeger, at the July 2014 Networking Breakfast.

The mission of the Free Clinic of Simi Valley is to provide medical care, counseling, dental and legal assistance to individuals and families, regardless of their ability to pay.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 8TH

7:00 a.m. Networking—7:30 a.m. Meeting Sponsor : Simi Valley Days Grand Vista Hotel, 999 Enchanted Way, Simi Valley

Members: Advance-$18.00 (At Door $20.00) Non-Member: $20.00 RSVP by Noon on Wednesday, July 9 to get on the HOT SHEET!

August 2014 Chamber Events: Visit www.simichamber.org or call 805-526-3900 for event details Tues. August 5 SCORE Seminar-Technology to Support Your Business - www.ventura.score.org Fri., August 8 Networking Breakfast 7:00 AM—Grand Vista Hotel Fri., August 8 Fri., August 8 Wed., August 20 Fri., August 22 Fri., August 29

Shredding Event 1:00 PM-4:00 PM– Chamber Parking Lot Ribbon Cutting at The MINT Fashion Exchange 12:00 Noon -themintfashionexchange.com YPN Mixer at MB2 Raceway 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Safety & Emergency Preparedness Panel 8:00 AM-9:30 AM- Courtyard by Marriott YPN Cash Mob Lunch at 118 Café

Major Community Events for August 2014: Visit the individual websites for more information August 2 Fairy Tales in the Park -

Rancho Simi Community Park Amphitheater www.rsrpd.org August 2 National Night Out - 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Your Neighborhood www.simivalley.org August 7 Big Band Dinner & Dance-Music of the 20’s, 30’s & 40’s Reagan Library - www.reaganfoundation.org/events August 11 Dog Days of Summer Golf Classic/Simi Valley Police Foundation - 9:00 AM www.svpf.org August 14 The 4th Annual Little Black Dress Fashion Show 6:00 PM

One of the Girls www.oneofthegirls.us August 16 Music In The Park—Rancho Simi Madera park - 6PM

Lynryd Skynrd Tribute - www.rsrpd.org

Add your event to the Chamber Community Events Calendar at www.simichamber.org/events It’s FREE & it’s EASY!

August 27 Simi Valley Hospital Foundation Golf Classic -

Moorpark Country Club - simivalleyhospital.com/foundation August 23 A Tribute to the Eagles - The Long Run Band

Reagan Library - www.reaganfoundation.org/events

The Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce 40 W. Cochran Street, #100 Simi Valley, CA 93065 805-526-3900 www.simivalleychamber.org