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BUSINESS UPDATE10055 Slater Avenue, Suite 250 • Fountain Valley, CA 92708

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Summer 2015JULYThe Chamber office will be closed Friday, July 3rd in observance of the 4th of July.

7th (Tuesday)—Ambassador Meeting, 5:30-6:30pm, FV Chamber Office, 10055 Slater Ave., Ste. 250, Fountain Valley

7th(Wednesday)—Emerging Leaders Connection (EL), 6:45pm-7:45pm, Location TBD

8th (Wedneday)—Membership Engagement Council Meeting, 9:00am-10:00am, FV Chamber Office, 10055 Slater Ave., Ste. 250, Fountain Valley

9th (Thursday)—Rise & Shine FV Networking Breakfast, 7:00am-8:30am, Ayres Hotel, 17550 Brookhurst St., Fountain Valley, Topic: LinkedIn presented by Alicia Escobedo. (flyer enclosed)

9th (Thursday)—Government Affairs Committee Meeting, CANCELLED FOR JULY & AUGUST

15th (Wednesday)—Stragetic Advisory Council Meeting, 9:00am-10:00am, FV Chamber Office, 10055 Slater Ave., Ste. 250, Fountain Valley.

15th (Wednesday)—Nothing Bundt Cakes Mixer, 5:30-7:30pm, 16622 Beach Blvd., Ste. 102, Huntington Beach

28th (Tuesday)—Chamber Networking Luncheon, 11:30am-1:30pm, David L. Baker Golf Course Banquet Room, 10410 Edinger Ave., Fountain Valley. Water Conservation Update by City of FV Public Works Director Mark Lewis. $15.00 (flyer enclosed)

30th (Thursday)—Business Expo, 5:00-8:00pm, In conjunction with FV Concert in the Park Series, Recreation Center Sports Park, 16400 Brookhurst St., Fountain Valley. Booth Space: Chamber Members, $50; non-members, $100. (flyer enclosed)

Put the power of the Fountain Valley Chamber resources to work for your business today!

Enhance credibility.Being a Chamber member enhances company credibility and gives you a competitive edge. Being a Chamber member makes a statement that you are committed to the future of Fountain Valley and the business community.

Make new business contacts & referrals.The Chamber provides numerous opportunites for members to increase their contact base and have fun through various luncheons, networking events, and committees.

Exclusive Member-to-Member discounts.Members receive exclusive discounts and offers from other member businesses.

Attendance at Grand Openings & Ribbon Cuttings.Increase exposure of your new business by hosting a Grand Opening and/or Ribbon Cutting with Chamber and City staff in attendance.

Listing in Chamber's Business & Community Directory. Receive a free listing in the Chamber's yearly Business & Community Directory. The directories are mailed to all Fountain Valley residents and businesses and are available at key locations.

Free advertising space in the Chamber office.Display your business cards, event flyers, phamplets, coupons, brochures, and other marketing materials in the Chamber office at no cost.

Networking mixers.Build relationships and make business connections with other members in a casual and fun atmosphere.

Free business directory listing on Chamber's website.We help promote your business through our online membership directory reaching a large target and local audience.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

2015BOARD OF D IRECTORS

2015 Corporate SponsorsThank You To Our

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Chief Financial Officer/SecretaryFountain Bowl

GARY FORMAN

ALEX ACCETTAAlex A. Accetta CPA & Assoc., Inc.

PAULA L. COKERCoastline Community College

BRIAN GENOVESEKeller Williams Realty

BETH HAMBELTONOrange Coast MemorialMedical Center

DIANE HIGASHIOKADGH Background Services

EDUARDO HIGUCHIHiguchi Wealth Group

WALTER RODRIGUEZHyundai Motor America

CURT SEEDENFountain Valley Living Magazine

SUE TAYLORBlue Ribbon Insurance

ChairpersonElwyn California

CHERYL WESTLEY

Past Chairperson of the BoardTDL International Law Firm, APLC

KEN D. DUONG, ESQ.

Platinum

Gold Silver

In-Kind

MARY PARSONSPresident/CEO

STAFF

ASHLEY MELLOR

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Executive Assistant

Chairperson-ElectSunrise Seagull Productions

SUSAN TRAN

Chamber Supporting• Fountain Bowl• HCR ManorCare• Mimi’s Jewelry• Mitsubishi Materials USA Corp.

• Alex A. Accetta CPA & Assoc., Inc.• City of Fountain Valley• Fountain Valley Living Magazine

Free & low cost advertising opportunities.• Include flyers in our monthly mailings• Advertise on the Chamber's website with a banner ad• Chamber Member SpotLight highlight on our website• Share information on the Chamber's Facebook page• Display marketing materials at our luncheons• Place an ad in our yearly business directory

Monthly luncheons.Network and build relationships with other business owners, meet potential customers, receive referrals, and stay up-to-date with informative topics relating to business, the economy, and more at our luncheons.

Rise & Shine Fountain Valley Chamber Breakfasts.Enjoy a light breakfast while networking and mingling with other business owners and managers at our quarterly breakfasts.

Gain a voice in government & legislation.Stay informed on legislation affecting businesses and take action to protect business interests.

Office Depot discounts. Members can receive incredible savings (up to 60% off) on office supplies, furniture, technology products, and more with the Chamber's Office Depot program.

Free Certificates of Origin.FREE Certificates of Origin through the Chamber.

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MEMBERSHIP NEWS

Blue Ribbon InsuranceFlowers Etc.

FV Design CorridorFuzion Meet.Eat.Play

Los CaballerosMichael Brunner Insurance Agency

Modern Technology SchoolOC Business Service CenterOC CyberKnife & Radiation

OncologyPalm Island

TelePacific CommunicationsTime Warner Cable

The Chamber would like to thank the following businesses for renewing their membership in the Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce

Renewals

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AUGUST4th (Tuesday)—Ambassador Meeting, 5:30-6:30pm, FV Chamber Office, 10055 Slater Ave., Ste. 250, Fountain Valley

5th (Wednesday)—Stragetic Advisory Council Meeting, 9:00am-10:00am, FV Chamber Office, 10055 Slater Ave., Ste. 250, Fountain Valley.

6th (Thursday)—Microsoft Workshop Cloud Series #2, Cloud applications...increase your business productivity & revenue, 5:30-7:30pm, Fuzion, 7227 Edinger Ave., Huntington Beach, $15.00

12th (Wednesday)—Membership Engagement Council Meeting, 9:00am-10:00am, FV Chamber Office, 10055 Slater Ave., Ste. 250, Fountain Valley

13th (Thursday)—Government Affairs Committee Meeting, CANCELLED FOR AUGUST

14th (Friday)—7 Habits of the Successful Entrepreneur, Hyundai Speaker Series #2, Presented by Zafar Brooks, Hyundai Motor America, 7:30-9:00am, Mile Square Golf Course Banquet Room, 10401 Warner Ave., Fountain Valley

Upcoming Events continued15th (Saturday)—Chamber Challenge Softball Event, Fountain Valley Chamber versus Vietnamese-American Chamber, 11:00am-3:00pm, Mile Square Park Softball Field #1

SEPTEMBER1st (Tuesday)—Ambassador Meeting, 5:30-6:30pm, FV Chamber Office, 10055 Slater Ave., Ste. 250, Fountain Valley

2nd (Wednesday)—Stragetic Advisory Council Meeting, 9:00am-10:00am, FV Chamber Office, 10055 Slater Ave., Ste. 250, Fountain Valley.3rd (Thursday)—Factory eNova Mixer, 5:30pm-7:30pm, 16540 Harbor Blvd., Ste. H, Fountain Valley

9th (Wednesday)—Membership Engagement Council Meeting, 9:00am-10:00am, FV Chamber Office, 10055 Slater Ave., Ste. 250, Fountain Valley

10th (Thursday)—Government Affairs Committee Meeting, 8:30am-9:30am, City of Fountain Valley (front conference room)10200 Slater Ave., Fountain Valley10th (Thursday)—Open House & New Member Orientation, 5:30-7:00pm, FV Chamber Office, 10055 Slater Ave., Ste. 250, Fountain Valley

New MemberLaw Offices of

Frank J. Christy, Jr.18030 Brookhurst St., PMB #7

Fountain Valley, CA 92708(714) 916-0150

Contact: Frank J. Christy, Jr.oclawfjc@gmail.com

Civil litigation firm with an emphasis in personal injury and appeals. Licensed in California and District of Columbia.

Thursday, July 30, 2015 • 5:00pm to 8:00pmRecreation Center Sports Park • 16400 Brookhurst Street, FV

Chamber Members—$50 • Non-Members—$100$250 & $500 Sponsorships Available

16th (Wednesday)—Edinger Medical “Fall into Wellness” Mixer, 5:30pm-7:30pm, 9900 Talbert Ave., Ste. 302, Fountain Valley

22nd (Tuesday)—Networking Luncheon, 11:30am-1:30pm, David L. Baker Golf Course Banquet Room, 10410 Edinger Ave., Fountain Valley. Sponsored by Mitsubishi Materials. Economic Outlook with Jonathan Lanser, OC Register

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The city will hold its next community workshop on the creation of the Fountain Valley Crossings Specific Plan at 6 p.m. July 15 in the City Council Chambers at City Hall.

The meeting is the third in a series of workshops designed to create a policy and zoning framework that will allow for alternative land uses in the project area.The Fountain Valley Crossings is the area where Euclid Avenue, Newhope Avenue, Ellis Avenue, Talbert Avenue, and I-405 intersect and where Talbert Avenue and I-405 cross the Santa Ana River.

From the City Manager’s Office

Next Crossings CommunityWorkshop is July 15th

Among the goals of the city’s overall Strategic Plan is to enhance economic development.

The city’s long-term goal for The Crossings is to encourage current and future property owners to transform the current light industrial area into a more integrated district with an active and pedestrian-friendly environment. It is anticipated that this will include a mix of uses that will create a vibrant center of activity and community gathering spot for city residents.

The city has held two previous community workshops on the proposed specific plan. The first, held Feb. 18, focused on the area’s existing conditions. The second workshop was held May 14 and covered a vision for the specific plan as well as a strategic framework.

The July 15 workshop topics are public space, streetscape and mobility access.

Why is the city creating a specific plan for the Crossings?Fountain Valley currently lacks a downtown or similar city center where residents can gather. Reinvigorating the area would bring increased economic growth and tax revenue.

The city has conducted an online survey in which 51 percent of the respondents said the city needs a downtown area. Thirty-four percent of the respondents said the city does not need a downtown area. The remaining survey takers answered “maybe” or “other.”

The proposed Specific Plan also calls for the incorporation of some sort of housing based on the facts that there will be a short-term demand for new housing because Fountain Valley is an aging community of residents looking to downsize and new business can attract young workers to new multi-family homes on a long-term basis.

City Hall is at 10200 Slater Ave.

We encourage residents to attend the workshops and follow the project online at www.facebook.com/fountainvalleycrossings, www.twitter.com/fv_crossings or www.fountainvalley.org/government/departments/planningcommunitydev/FountainValleyCrossings.php

Curt Seeden

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CHAMBER EVENTS

We’re excited to be planning our 1st Annual Chamber Challenge Softball Game. We’re looking for enthusiastic people that will join our team to make this inaugural game a memorable community event!

Our vision is to give our business members the opportunity to mingle with community friends and family.

The game will be held at Mile Square Park on Saturday, August 15th, 11am – 3pm. The FV Chamber team will be challenging the Vietnamese-American Chamber of Commerce in a family friendly setting. There will be food, activities for the kids, and all around fun times! There won’t be much competition, as the men will be swinging from the opposite side of the plate (women will get the green light) but there will be lots of laughter, fun and prizes!

Batter Up!We’re also looking for sponsors! If you’re interested in participating, in any way, please give me a call at DGH Background Services -714-964-6045, diane@dghbackgroundservices.com

Looking for YOU!

Looking for a way to make a difference?Want to utilize the skills you have or learn something new?Looking for a way to get involved with the community?

Check out the ways you can participate with the Chamber. Make a difference.

Share experiences with others in your field and tackle important issues, and help the Fountain Valley Chamber advance its mission. The Fountain Valley Chamber has several committees that are looking for your expertise.

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Around the Chamber

April 28th Luncheon1st Quarter Ambassador-Eduardo Higuchi-Higuchi

Wealth Group

April 2nd Networking Breakfast - Facebook 102Chris Nguyen-Integrity Escrow, Zenia Joyner-Fit Body Boot Camp, Mary Parsons-

FV Chamber, Rick Billings-Comline Group, Chanel Rene-Individual Member

FV Chamber-SuperStarz Spring Mixer April 23rd

Chamber Open House - Member Orientation - May 7thJess Richards-Giggle Sports and Kiff Crandall-Roberton &

Olsen Law Firm

Mimi’s Jewelry Mixer - June 10thPeter & Mimi Truong, Monica Malhotra-Silky Sullivan’s,

Pauline & David Truong-Mimi’s JewelryMay 19th Luncheon - Sponsored by Pacific Premier Bank

Don Gay-Don Gay Insurance, winner of the 50/50 Drawing at

the April 23rd Mixer

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LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST—JUNE 5TH

Title Sponsor—Orange County Association of RealtorsPlatinum Sponsor—Care Ambulance

Gold Sponsors—Fountain Valley Regional Hospital & Medical Center, Orange Coast Memorial & Medical Center,

Rainbow Environmental ServicesSilver Sponsors—Mitsubishi Materials USA, Pacific Premier Bank,

Southern California Edison, Southern California Gas Co., StepHouse Recovery Center, Andrew Tran CPA

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10055 Slater Avenue, Suite 250Fountain Valley, CA 92708

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YOUR BUSINESS IS OUR MAIN FOCUS

Business & Social Networking■ Networking Luncheons■ Mixers■ Business Expo■ Annual Legislative Reception■ Police, Fire & Business Awards Luncheon■ Mayor’s Ball

Marketing & Advertising, included with Membership Package■ Listing on Chamber website■ Listing in Printed Business Directory■ Grand Openings & Ribbon Cuttings■ Low Cost Advertising Opportunities■ Free Advertising Space in Chamber Office■ Business Referrals

Low-Cost Advertising & Marketing■ Chamber Business Directory■ Event Sponsorship■ Corporate Sponsorship Programs■ Ad Space on Chamber Website■ Monthly Mailings

Committes/Partnerships■ Ambassador Program■ Government Affairs Committee (GAC)■ Member Engagement Council (MEC)■ Stategic Advisory Council (SAC)

Additional Chamber Membership Benefits■ Exculsive Member-to-Member Discounts■ Free Certificates of Origin

For more information on Chamber membership and benefits, contact us today!