Laguna Niguel Chamber of Commerce

Laguna Niguel
S E A C O U N T RY N E W S
Chamber of Commerce
We Mean Business
30111 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite A Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 949.363.0136 · Fax: 949.363.9026
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CHAIRMAN’S
CIRCLE
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GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
Diamond
5 District
th
Orange County Supervisor
Patricia Bates
Platinum
“Updates from the County”
Sponsored by:
Bob Brown & Alex Saraci
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
Friday, February 7
7:30-9:00 am
City Hall Community Room
Gold
Breakfast refreshments provided
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Silver
More Information
on Social Media
Thursday, February 13
CONNECT 4 LUNCH & LEARN
Alex Hernandez
Presents:
Social Media & Hispanic Advertising
Hosted at: Brio Tuscany Grille
24050 Camino Del Avion, Dana Point
11:15am-1:00pm
RSVP by 2/11
$15 Members
$20 Potential Members
Includes Lunch, Networking
& Educational Speaker
Membership Recruitment Program
MORE MEMBERS = MORE CONNECTIONS
Stop sitting. Get moving.
Volume 32 Issue 2. February 2014
L N C C @ L N C h a m b e r. c o m
The Chamber’s Membership Recruitment
Program is an incentive for our members to
bring more members into the Chamber. If
any member brings in a business member or
Chairmen’s Circle Sponsor, they receive 10% of
the membership dues or sponsorship paid. You
could earn from $21-$1,000 cash. Contact the
Chamber office if you need more information or
to get applications and benefit brochures.
Laguna Niguel Chamber of Commerce
$2,500 TRIFECTA SPONSORSHIP
BENEFITS PACKAGE
Includes 3 Events
Congressional, State & County
Candidates Reception
State of the City Luncheon
Laguna Niguel City Council Candidates Forum
The Laguna Niguel Chamber of Commerce has
created a $2,500 sponsor packet ($3,000 value) for
your business to support all three programs which
will be held at El Niguel County Club.
CONGRESSIONAL, STATE, & COUNTY
CANDIDATES RECEPTION
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
5:30-7:00pm
Includes Heavy Hors D’oeuvres/No Host Bar
LAGUNA NIGUEL
STATE OF THE CITY LUNCHEON
Presented by Mayor Linda Lindholm
TBA
LAGUNA NIGUEL CITY COUNCIL
CANDIDATES FORUM
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
5:30-7:00pm
Includes Heavy Hors D’oeuvres/No Host Bar
Call chamber office for details
949.363.0136
INDEX
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In the Board Room
New Member News
Membership Anniversaries
International Festival
New Laws for Businesses
Our Community
Noteworthy
Event News
Calendars & Events
Tax Planning and Financial Coaching
Providing Clear Direction
for More than 25 Years.
For the last quarter century Capata & Co.
has built longstanding client relationships
based on trust, experience and
unparalleled service. Helping business
owners and individuals navigate tax laws,
tax preparation and financial security is
what defines our course of services.
28202 Cabot Road • Suite 245
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Phone: (800) CAPATAX
(949) 364-0334
Fax: (949) 364-0362
www.capatax.com
IN THE BOARD ROOM
Laguna Niguel Chamber of Commerce
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An Excellent Beginning to a New Year!
By 2014 Board Chairman Daniel H. Abrams
Abrams CA Health Insurance Agency
The Laguna Niguel Chamber of Commerce
has proven to be an excellent catalyst for
business growth in our community, and
I would like to continue to expand both
our membership as well as our influence
within the city as a whole. Promoting
local businesses equals success for all of
us. I want to thank all members for their
continued participation in our events. Inviting others to attend
meetings, mixers, focus groups and educational luncheons
will grow and strengthen the organization.
I have been overjoyed at the number of attendees at our
important events. For instance, our last Government Affairs
Meeting we saw record attendance and a warm welcome to
State Assemblywoman Mimi Walters. I couldn't have felt
more pride in the support shown for our community. Another
great turnout was at our Connect 4 Lunch at Tastes of
Greece. With over 25 members joining together and sharing
creative ideas on promoting our businesses via social media;
we all walked away with new and exciting ways to expand
our networking potential. It is my hope that we continually
add more and more members to these events.
Our first board meeting of the year also proved to be a
success; demonstrating great ideas that were instantly
embraced and approved. With this in mind, I again urge
members to share their thoughts on promoting and improving
our community. Remember that the Chamber of Commerce
is made up of not only business owners, but also those who
believe that Laguna Niguel can continue to be an example
of what a united city can do. The Chamber also serves as a
means for community, businesses and government leaders
to form a united front; finding resolutions to problems or
concerns that may arise.
We will make 2014 a year that not only grows wealth and
prosperity for our current members, but also fosters new
businesses and upward progress for every citizen of Laguna
Niguel. An individual can only conquer so much, whereas a
team can move mountains.
Proud to be your 2014 Chamber Chair,
Dan Abrams
Get Involved with Your City Government!
Attend Laguna Niguel’s Meetings in the
City Council Chambers at 30111 Crown Valley Parkway
City Council Meetings
1 & 3 Tuesday of the Month at 7:00 pm
st
rd
Planning Commission Meetings
2 & 4th Tuesday of the Month at 7:00 pm
nd
Parks & Recreation Meetings
2 Monday of the Month at 6:30 pm
nd
Traffic & Transportation Meetings
4th Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 pm
Solutions that can save customers up to
20% on their SDG&E bill
Take advantage of SDG&E programs that can help those with
income challenges:
 CARE and FERA
• Assistance programs based on income and household size
 Medical Baseline
• An assistance program for customers with medical conditions requiring the use of high-energy equipment
 Energy Savings Assistance
• A no-cost, home energy-efficiency upgrade based on income
Applications and more information can be found at
sdge.com/assistance. SDG&E also has the Level Pay Plan – which gives customers the
opportunity to have a more predictable monthly bill by leveling out
the highs and lows over the course of the year.
Just one more way SDG&E is connecting its customers
to smart energy solutions.
2014 CHAMBER OFFICERS & BOARD OF DIRECTORS
DIRECTORS
OFFICERS
Chairman of the Board
Daniel H Abrams, 429-7000
Abrams CA Health Insurance Agency
Chair Elect
Heidi Fisher, 249-9463
Salt Creek Wine Company
1st Vice Chair
Tom Mauro, 334-7871
Mauro Advisory Services
2nd Vice Chair
Duane D. Cave, 361-8065
San Diego Gas & Electric “SDG&E”
Secretary
David L. Simpson, 495-7922
Simpson Capital Management
Treasurer
Mary Smith, 485-3700
Allen Family Automotive Group
2011 Chairman of the Board
Kirk Lapple, 363-5900
Law Office of Kirk Lapple
Gary Capata, CPA, 364-0334
Capata & Co. CPA’s
Leo Dennis, 360-0758
Walmart
Malinda Goller, 363-5620
American Security Bank
Merritt Johnson, 364-2484
Merritt Johnson & Associates
Bill Leber, (714)813-7555
Security One Lending
Joone Lopez, 831-2500
Moulton Niguel Water District
David B. Weiss, 347-9700
David Weiss Designs Fine Jewelry
Stephanie Winstead, 639-9606
Winstead Law Group, APC
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NEW MEMBER NEWS
Laguna Niguel Chamber of Commerce
Welcome New Members!
(December, 2013)
BE THE FIRST TO gET
THE NEW
ATTORNEYS/PERSONAL INJURY
AA Accident Attorneys, PLC
Paul Lee
4700 Teller Avenue
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949)660-8753
!
In May 2014, everyone who travels on The Toll Roads will
drive NONSTOP – no more delays at a toll plaza to pay cash
and no more fumbling around for exact change!
COMMUNITY MEMBER
Fred Minagar
(949)495-4255
Cash tolling is being replaced with more nonstop ways to pay,
providing you with a better driving experience. In January,
The Toll Roads will introduce the new transponder-free
ExpressAccount™ with 3 payment options:
RESTAURANTS, FOOD & BEVERAGE
China Moon Restaurant
Jackson Chen
30001 Town Center Drive, #4
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949)249-6868
www.chinamoonrestaurant.com
PREPAID
Budget ahead of time.
CHARGE
Flexible pay-as-you-go.
*INVOICE
No credit card or bank account linked
to your account.
SECURITY SYSTEMS & SERVICES
Constantina Private Security
Gregory Goodall
25593 Paseo La Vista
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949)464-8273
www.949goguard.com
FasTrak will continue to be an option, featuring the lowest
tolls and the freedom to pay electronically on all toll roads,
lanes and bridges throughout California.
®
Faster. Safer. More Choices.
Learn more about ExpressAccount options and sign up for
the account that’s perfect for you at thetollroads.com
Your express choice.
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CARPET ONE
*A $2 invoice fee will be applied.
An ExpressAccount can only be used on The Toll Roads SR 73, SR 133, SR 241 and SR 261.
CARPETS • DRAPERIES • VINYL • PERGO • WOOD • TILE
27751 “A” La Paz Road
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
: 949-831-1332
ESTABLISHED 1957
Robert G. Turner
Professional Property Management
and Leasing
801 Glenneyre Street, Suite E
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 499-5915
Fax: (949) 499-3590
[email protected]
New Member Reminders
Make reservations for the next Networking breakfast to
receive your membership certificate
Schedule a ribbon cutting to showcase your business
MEMBERSHIP ANNIVERSARIES
December Membership Renewals
We want to thank the following businesses and residents
that, through their continued support of our chamber
programs, have expressed their dedication to the future
growth of our Chamber by renewing their membership for
another year.
Member Since 1982
Sater Secretarial & Business Services
Turn-Key Associates
Member Since 1988
Re/Max Select One Real Estate, Judy Whitelock, CRS
Member Since 1990
OC Dermatology
Member Since 1991
Harcourts Prime Properties, Bob Wolff
Member Since 1993
***Allen Family Automotive Group
Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Member Since 1995
Mayor Linda Lindholm
Member Since 1998
***Savannah Chop House
Member Since 2002
***Chick’s Plumbing, Inc.
Costco Wholesale, Heather Ridge
Meridian Real Estate Group, Steve Walters
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management,
Bob Brown & Alex Saraci
Member Since 2004
Childtime Learning Center
Moulton Niguel Plaza
Member Since 2005
Direct Advertising & Marketing
Mayor Pro Tem Jerry McCloskey
Member Since 2007
Law Offices of Kirk F. Lapple
Penny Maynard IOM
Member Since 2010
Ghassemian Law Group, APC
Laguna Niguel Historical Society
Member Since 2012
Ex3 Matters
ServiceFirst Restoration
Toucan Group, LLC
***Chairmen’s Circle Sponsor
Laguna Niguel Chamber of Commerce
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Thinking Like a Criminal
by Kimberly Sawyer, Crime Prevention
Specialist, OCSD – Laguna Niguel
You work hard. You run a successful
operation. You put your heart into your
business to provide services and products
to the public and a living for you and your
employees. Yet in a matter of minutes, years
of hard work and dedication can be sabotaged by a criminal act
of theft, burglary, or workplace violence. No one knows your
business practices and physical settings better then you and your
employees, which makes you the security expert for your company.
Part of smart policing involves an understanding of the criminal
mind. Beginning the first day of the academy, deputies are taught
to examine past criminal behavior in order to better prepare for
future criminal acts. Deputies and Investigators spend hundreds
of hours throughout their careers training to respond to criminal
threats. The most effective way to make deputies understand
criminal behavior is to place them in the position of the criminal
during role playing exercises.
From hiding in a building as other deputies’ search, to running
from a mock shooting location while other deputies canvas the
area, deputies learn a great deal from their decision making,
observations, and instinctive actions while playing the “bad guy.”
How easy is it to break into your business and how long will it take
a burglar to reach critical items? How easy is it to defeat your alarm
system? How easy is it for an armed robber to gain free access into
your business during business hours? Where are the safe hiding
places in your building in case of a violent workplace event? How
secure is your computer network and what information can be
pried out of a stolen computer from your office? How much can
a burglar or a robber planning an operation see about your day to
day actions? Does your business present an easy target to a burglar
during dark hours? Does your staff follow security procedures that
are put in place for perimeter and internal operation security?
Answers to many of the above questions can be found through
simple role playing and internal “detective work” by you and your
staff. Take a few hours every month to challenge your physical
and internal operation by playing the role of a criminal. Walk
around your business at night to see what a criminal would see
while everyone is away. Test your alarm system from different
entry points. See how long it would take you to critical items once
inside the location. Walk through your parking lot and see how
many employees leave items in plain view inside their vehicles.
Contact your own business and try to obtain critical, personal, or
banking information over the phone or via email. The role playing
“criminal” behavior possibilities are endless. Unfortunately,
real criminals have hours to devise criminal plans. A small
contribution of your time to role play such acts will teach you and
your organization how to better protect what you have worked so
hard to build.
From adding lighting, changing alarm coverage, and better
securing critical assets, to re-training personnel about information
release, making your operation tougher against crime will benefit
you, your customers, shareholders, and the community.
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
SAT | MAY 3 | 10:30-5:00 PM
(rain or shine)
900 Musicians and Dancers | California Fibers Art Exhibit | Art
Dance | Games | International Food | Kid’s Adventure Land | More!
FREE Admission Parking on Campus $10 cash
Exhibitor and Performer applications are
now available at www.soka.edu/festival
Businesses/Crafters: $125, Non-profits: $35
1 University Drive | Aliso Viejo | 949.480.4081
[email protected] | www.soka.edu
New Laws for Business
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NEW WORKPLACE LAWS BOOST WAGES, DEFENSES
As the calendar turns to 2014, employers are preparing for
the new employment-related laws that will go into effect in
California. Erika Frank, vice president and general counsel
for the California Chamber of Commerce, says many changes
are small. But ‘the totality of them’ … is substantial.’
Here is a rundown of some of the noteworthy changes:
HIGHER MINIMUM WAGE
In September, Gov. Jerry Brown signed AB10 into law to
raise the minimum wage in California to $9 an hour from $8
beginning July 1. The rate will jump again to $10 an hour in
2016.
Labor unions cheered the move as a much-needed boost for
many low-wage workers who struggle to support themselves
and their families. As of late 2012, more than 45,000
workers in Orange County received less than $9 an hour.
But the change was not as well received by many in the
business community, who argued that the wage increase will
drive up costs for employers and could cost jobs.
workers’ family members. The changes were part of a
number of new immigrant protections Gov. Brown signed
into law in October, including a measure, AB60, that will
allow undocumented immigrants to receive driver’s licenses.
STRONGER WHISTLE-BLOWER LAWS
Gov. Jerry Brown also signed into law SB496, which aims to
stop employers from retaliating against workers who report
or may report on potential workplace violations. The new
policy aims to protect employees who report on suspected
wrongdoing to authority figures or employees who probe and
try to correct workplace violations.
CRIME VICTIM, CARETAKER BENEFITS
Some changes will benefit employees who take time off. A
pair of laws will increase protections for crime victims who
miss work, while another law expands paid family leave
benefits for people caring for ill relatives. SB770 broadened
qualifying family members to include sick grandparents,
grandchildren, siblings or parents-in-law.
“We were very disappointed in the signing of the minimum
wage bill,” said Bryan Starr, senior vice president of
government affairs for the Orange County Business Council.
“It creates a timid hiring environment for employers. The
Legislature should have waited until unemployment rates
were below 5 percent.”
Orange County’s unemployment rate dipped to 5.6 percent
in November. California’s is 8.5 percent and the nation’s is 7
percent.
Separately, SB400 requires employers to provide time
off to victims of stalking to allow them to appear at legal
proceedings and seek treatment. Those protections had
applied only to domestic violence and sexual assault victims.
The new law also prohibits employers from discriminating
against a worker who has been a victim of stalking, domestic
violence or sexual assault.
Restaurants rely heavily on minimum-wage workers and
could bear the brunt of the hourly wage increase. Jim
Walker, who owns The Bungalow in Corona del Mar and a
restaurant in Long Beach, said the new law means additional
costs beyond raising the lowest wages, including higher taxes
and Social Security costs. He expects annual costs at his two
eateries to climb $118,000 in total as a result of the higher
minimum wage.
AB1309 will limit the ability of professional athletes to
file workers’ compensation claims in the state. Backed by
the National Football League and other professional sports
groups, the law mandates that only athletes who played at
least two full seasons in the state can file claims based on
brain trauma or other injuries suffered during their careers.
“There are other costs that people don’t even comprehend,”
said Walker, who also is president of the Newport Beach
Restaurant Association. “What a lot of restaurants are
doing is cutting people back to part-time; they’re becoming
automated.”
AB241 extends overtime pay to in-home workers who work
more than nine hours a day, or beyond 45 hours a week. The
landmark decision protects professions including nannies and
housekeepers.
IMMIGRANT WORKER PROTECTION
State lawmakers made several changes designed to help
immigrant workers. Among them is AB263, which penalizes
employers with fines or criminal charges for reporting or
threatening to report workers to immigration authorities.
Another measure, AB524, broadens the definition of
extortion by including threats to report an individual’s
immigration status to authorities. The new law also protects
WORKERS’ COMP FOR ATHLETES
OVERTIME PAY FOR DOMESTIC WORKERS
Frank characterized most of the new laws as “nuances,”
but said it’s important that business owners be aware of the
changes to avoid penalties down the road.
“Those small changes are changes that employers may not be
well aware of,” she said. “Running a business in California
is no easy task.”
Taken from the ‘Business’ Section of the Orange County Register,
Page 1, dated January 1, 2014
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Laguna Niguel Chamber of Commerce
January Governmental Affairs
our Community
Score Free Business Workshop
The Power of Email Marketing/
Leveraging Social Media
Sponsored by:
The City of Laguna Niguel &
Allen Family Automotive Group
Thursday, February 6
Check In: 5:30pm
Presentation: 6:00-9:00 pm
City Hall Community Room
The Laguna Niguel Chamber joined together with Aliso
Viejo Chamber for our monthly Governmental Affairs
presentations. There was a record breaking 60+ people in
attendance to hear Senator Mimi Walters speak on the State
of the State.
One-on-One Mentoring
SCORE now offers FREE One-OnOne Mentoring! It’s not a surprise
that Sheldon Pines is spending his
retirement helping businesses by
scheduling appointments for Laguna
Niguel.
Sheldon’s Expertise is in: ·
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Advertising / Public Relations
Business Plans
Customer Service
Manufacturer's Representative
Merchandising & Promotion
Sales (Wholesale / Retail / Government Agencies)
Start-ups, Strategic Planning
Warehousing & Distribution
SCORE offers entrepreneurs, which are either launching
a start-up or growing an existing business, no-charge
face-to-face mentoring by men and women who have
had successful careers as executives or business owners.
Your mentors meet with you personally, confidentially
and as frequently as necessary to define and analyze your
opportunities; then help you find the solutions. These
sessions will typically be scheduled for an hour.
To schedule an appointment with Sheldon, call:
(949) 362-4300
Limited space available
Register on the City’s website
www.CityofLaguna Niguel.org
through the
“Small Business Training” Icon
Box meal from Corner Bakery
Document Shredding Event
the First of February
The next “Document Shredding Event” will be held on
Saturday, February 1 from 7 am - 12 pm, or until the
trucks reach capacity. It is hosted by the Laguna Niguel
Police Services, and will take place in the City Hall Parking
Lot at 30111 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel.
There is a limit of 10 banker boxes or comparable sized
containers per car load.
For more information, go to cityoflagunaniguel.org or call
the hotline at 362-4309.
Griffin Optometric Group
Dr. T. Powers Griffin, Jr.
Dr. S. Randall Griffin
Dr. Patrick Griffin
Dr. Traci Paul
140 Avenida Del Mar
San Clemente, CA 92672
949.492.1853
30030 Town Center Drive
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
949.495.3031
The Courtyards at Talega
1001 Avenida Pico, Suite A
San Clemente, CA 92673
949.940.0200
www.griffinoptometric.com
est. 1957 by Dr. Ted P. Griffin
NOTEWORTHY
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What’s happening with our members?
BERGSTROMMEDIA presents the perfect formula
for reaching South County residents and consumers - via
television! The show is called South County Safari and
is a magazine format spotlighting the fun and intriguing
people, places, and things that make living in our idyllic
part of the state so great. The best part of this is that if your
business fits the profile they’re showcasing, YOU could be
a segment of the show. This is a great opportunity for local
business owners who wish to take their marketing efforts to
an entirely new level, while still being affordable for most
marketing budgets. To find out more about this exciting
project, call Eric Bergstrom at: (949)701-6640
Welcome 2014! As a new year rolls around, it’s always a sure
bet that there will be changes to the current tax law and 2014
is no different. From health savings accounts to retirement
contributions and standard deductions, you’ll need a checklist
of tax changes to help you plan the year ahead. By law, the
dollar amounts for a variety of tax provisions, affecting
virtually every taxpayer, must be revised each year to keep
pace with inflation. There are new dollar amounts affecting
2014 returns which are filed by most taxpayers in April 2015.
Robert E Frohlking, CPA PC wants to help you learn about
these 2014 changes by going to their Newsletter page at: www.
refrohlkingcpa.com
Start the new year off with savings! Gunsense Firearms
Training is offering 25% off their first lesson to all Laguna
Niguel Chamber members - all year long…Get trained…
Seconds count…
For more information go to: www.gunsense1.com
The Performing Arts Center at Soka University of
America has a busy February scheduled. Performers include:
Buster Williams, Bennie Maupin, the Karrin Allyson Trio,
the Kenny Barron Trio, the Benny Golson quartet, Stephanie
Bettman & Luke Halpin, the Pacific Symphony, George Kuo,
Martin Pahinui, Aaron Mahi, the Bahia Orchestra Project,
Geoffrey Keezer, Dale Kristien and Bill Hutton. Read about
these performers and order tickets at: www.soka.edu
Become a member of the Elements Laguna Niguel
Wellness Program and enjoy exclusive value benefits such
as savings on every massage, purchasing gift cards at
Wellness Program rates, membership-only specials (sent
conveniently via email) and unused massage sessions
roll-overs. The Elements Wellness Program is month-tomonth. An Associate Member (immediate family member
or significant other) may use member’s program sessions,
payments are made via auto-debit once per month, and you
may leave at any time with advance notice. Valentine’s Day
is right around the corner. Why not show Him or Her that
you love them all year long with a gift card or Program from
Elements?
Tickets are on sale for the Orange County Business Council
2014 Annual Dinner and Installation of Directors. This year’s
theme is “The Sky’s The Limit”. It is sponsored by Fivepoint
Communities, and will be held at the Hotel Irvine on Thursday,
February 20th.
For more info contact Jocelin Jimenez at (949) 794-7200
Moulton Niguel Water District
Invites you to donate at their blood drive
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
9:00am – 3:00pm
Laguna Niguel City Hall
Community Room
To schedule your appointment or
for more information, contact:
Paige Guick at [email protected]
call 448-4023
OR sign up on line at www.RedCrossBlood .org
& use sponsor code: moulton
ID is required to donate
Mellotti & Rasmusson
An Accountancy Corporation
John L. Mellotti, CPA
e-mail [email protected]
Bob Rasmusson, CPA
e-mail [email protected]
30092 Ivy Glenn Drive, Suite 150
Laguna Niguel, California 92677
(949) 495-2622 • Fax (949) 495-0138
EVENT NEWS
10 Laguna Niguel Chamber of Commerce
Your February 27th Mixer Host
Fred’s Mexican Café
14-Day China Trip
March 29 – April 12, 2014
32431 Golden Lantern, LN
(Ocean Ranch Shopping Center)
(949)218-8508
www.fredsmexicancafe.com
Fred’s Mexican Café in Laguna Niguel, located at , is
where you will experience an amazing dining experience
with “Fresh Mexican Food” at a great price! Fred’s
signature recipes combine the best of traditional Mexican
cuisine and a healthier style of California cooking. They
use the best meats, certified Angus beef, boneless skinless
chicken breast and fish. All sauces and salsas are made
fresh daily at the restaurant using the freshest ingredients,
which makes Fred’s dishes lighter, more flavorful and
healthier than other Mexican restaurant dishes. Come for
the food and stay for the friendly service, classic rock
music and funky atmosphere! Beijing-Shanghai-Tongli- Suzhou
Wuxi-Yangtze River Cruise-Xian
And so much more!
$3,099/per person
(Plus $680 for single supplement)
INCLUDES:
Waze
Transportation APP
of the Month
Waze offers turn-by-turn navigation to get you where you
want to go, but instead of relying on a database of maps
and official traffic reports, Waze lets its members:
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Report real-time delays
Speed traps
Accidents & other road hazards.
Find the lowest gas prices in your area
Collect coupons & specials in the area
 Air fuel surcharge & taxes
 International & China domestic air fares
 Ground tour bus transportation
 5* hotels
 All meals
 English speaking tour guides
 Admission to listed attractions
 Complimentary travel insurance provided by
Star River International Travel company for
travelers who pay tour fee 75 days before
departure (NOT trip cancellation insurance)
This exclusive Laguna Niguel Chamber China trip is open
to the community and features the Great Wall, Terra-Cotta
Warriors, historical and scenic attractions in charming small
towns and large modern cities from central north to southeast
of China, and four nights, five days on the newly launched,
luxurious five star Yangtze II cruise ship with elevator, high
speed internet, international TV channels and balcony for
every room. Travelers will enjoy a worry-free guided trip
with thoughtfully arranged logistics. Invite your family and
friends to join you for a very exciting trip to China!
Contact information
Laguna Niguel Chamber of Commerce
China Trip Co-Chairs
Lisa Lu [email protected]; 949.480.4083 or
Wendy Harder [email protected]; 949.480.4081
February 2014
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SCORE
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RSVP to City
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11:15 - 1:00
Connect 4 Lunch
Brio Tuscany Grille
RSVP by 2/11
4:00 - 5:00 pm
Ambassador Meet
20
Tues
26
21
2
27
28
5:30 - 7:00 pm
After Hour Mixer
Fred's Mexican
Cafe
Noon
China Trip
Visa Meeting
Thurs
Fri
Wed
3
4
5
9
10
11
16
17 24/31
25
15
7
19
26
20
29
Sat
1
7:30 - 9:00 am
Governmental
Affairs
City of LN
Community Room
13
7:30 - 8:30 am
Membership
Meeting
5:00 - 9:00 pm
OC's Largest
Mixer
22
8
14
15
11:15 - 1:00
Connect 4 Lunch
Deemers American Grille
RSVP by 3/11
4:00 - 5:00 pm
Noon
4:30 - 5:30 pm
Ambassador
China Trip
Board Meeting
Committee
Passport Meeting
11:30 - 1:00 pm
Focus Group
RSVP by 3/16
St. Patrick's
Day
23/30
18
6
12
Daylight Saving's
Time Begins
11:15 - 1:00
State of the City El
Niguel CC
RSVP by 2/28
7:30 - 8:30 am
Executive
Committee
8
7:15 - 9:00 am
Networking
Breakfast
El Niguel CC
RSVP by 2/19
All meetings held at the Chamber
Office unless otherwise noted.
1
Valentine's
Day
7:30 - 8:30 am
Membership
Meeting
11:30 - 1:00 pm
Focus Group
RSVP by 2/17
(Office Closed)
23/30
18
6
Office Closed
Professional
Development
11
Sat
21
22
7:15 - 9:00 am
Networking
Breakfast
El Niguel CC RSVP
by 3/19
27
5:30 - 7:00 pm
After Hour Mixer
Sugar Pie's Coffee
House & Bakery
28
29
February Events
Friday, February 7
GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
Guest Speaker:
5th District Orange County
Supervisor Patricia Bates
“Updates from the County”
Sponsored by:
Bob Brown & Alex Saraci
Morgan Stanley
Wealth Management
City Hall Community Room
7:30-9:00 a.m.
Complimentary breakfast
refreshments
Thursday, February 13
CONNECT 4 LUNCH
& LEARN
Alex Hernandez Presents:
“Social Media &
Hispanic Advertising”
Hosted by: Brio Tuscany Grille
24050 Camino Del Avion,
Monarch Beach
11:15 am-1:00 pm
RSVP by 2/11
$15 Members
$20 Potential Members
Includes Lunch, Networking &
Educational Speaker
Friday, February 21
NETWORKING BREAKFAST
Sponsored By:
Abrams California
Health Insurance Agency
7:15-9:00 am
El Niguel Country Club
23700 Clubhouse Drive,
Laguna Niguel
$21/Potential Members
$16/Reduced Membership Rate
RSVP by 2/19
Thursday, February 27
AFTER - HOURS MIXER
Hosted by: Fred’s Mexican Café
32431 Golden Lantern,
Laguna Niguel
5:30-7:00PM
$15/Potential Members
$10/Reduced Membership Rate
Admission includes
2 beverages, appetizers and
potential clients
Bring a raffle prize
for further exposure
PRSRT STD
US POSTAGE PAID
MISSION VIEJO CA
PERMIT NO 798
30111 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite A
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Annual Chairman’s Circle Sponsorship
(Includes Annual Membership Dues)
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
W e O f f e r m ay way s
to promote your
business
Call us at 949 363-0136
Sponsorships for: Mayor’s State of the City,
State & County Candidates’ Reception
E-Newsletter Adver tising
Community
Website Advertising
& Business
Networking
Directory
Breakfasts
Advertising
& Mixer
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