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1986 - COC board votes to allow Argentine cliff swallows to nest forever on sides of buildings [story]
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| Wednesday, Nov 19, 2014
A Message from the President…. 

 

Did you know…
…that the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce has a Facebook page and Twitter feed where we encourage our members to post pictures and other interactions #scvchamber.  This is also a great additional resource for information on upcoming events, committee meetings and more.
Did you know…
….the Chamber has a blog where members can post articles and other information about their businesses.  Those interested in submitting a article, simply email it to tcrain@scvchamber.com 
December 4, 2014
For this recognition, volunteers can be from all walks: scout leaders, sports coaches, youth league volunteers & of course the non-profit volunteers that we cannot live without.

Help us support the JayCee’s and their toy drive for Santa’s Helpers.  The Chamber office is a drop off location for any new unwrapped toy or gift card.  

The next time you are in the area, stop by and say hello and bring a toy!
 
Santa Colorita Run! 
February 14, 2015
Scenes From 2014 RUN!
Scenes From 2014 RUN!


Check the website for more information and how to register to run! 

Go out and be good humans!  

 

Terri K. Crain
President/CEO

List of New Employment Laws Affecting Business in 2015

Business After Hours Mixer Tonight!
and Good Morning SCV Breakfast December 10th
Printable Flyer for Mixer and Breakfast.

Upcoming Lunch & Learns                          

Friday, December 12, 2014

Host:  Green Convergence – “Are You a Good Candidate for Solar?”

 
 
Friday, December 19, 2014
Host:  Right at Home – “How to Prevent Falls” 


Location:

Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce
27451 Tourney Road, Suite 160, Santa Clarita, 91355
Time:  11:45am
Lunch & Learns are FREE and lunch will  be provided
If you would like to attend one of the above or host your own event:  Please contact Cheryl Ramirez at
CRamirez@scvchamber.com or 661.702.6977.

Advertise Current Job Opportunities FREE 

The Chamber makes available to its members the opportunity to advertise job opportunities for FREE through two great local resources:

 

Santa Clarita WorkSource Center:

Providing employers with no-cost recruitment assistance from advertising jobs, pre-screening candidates, to facilities to conduct interviews the Santa Clarita WorkSource Center is your one-stop recruitment center in Santa Clarita.  To Learn More visit  www.WorkSantaClarita.com

 

 

Career Services at College Of the Canyons:

We currently have almost 7,000 active job seekers in our Online Job Database. We need more jobs in our database to help out the students and the community. If your company has any job openings -Now would be a great time to advertise your job opportunities for free.

Learn More…

 

 

Grand Openings & Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies 


Book Yours Today! 

Contact Cheryl Ramirez at cramirez@scvchamber.com

Community Events & This & That  

 
American Pickers – Have any items, a collection, or junk you want to sell? Don’t quite know what’s in your barn or storage shed? If you have a large collection you think is worth the pick and want to appear on American Pickers, now’s your chance.
Also view a list of items they are looking for here.
Hope for the Homeless – Join the Friends of Bridge to Home.  Your monthly pledge will help provide year round assistance to homeless individuals and families.
 
Office Depot for Chamber Members:
Not a member of the Chamber Office Depot Program? Click here to start saving up to 60% off a core list of 175 most commonly purchased items.
I-5 Corridor improvements: 
Hotline: 855-454-6335
Website: www.I-5info.com
Brochure:Link 
Like to help people? Want to make a difference?
If you would like to help out your community, Northeast Valley Health Corporation is the place for you!

Invitations to Bid 

 The Chamber makes available to its members the opportunity to find information about procurement contracts for bid by public agencies.

City of Santa Clarita
Detailed information on each of the bids can be obtained by downloading the information from the City’s Purchasing website at  www.planetbids.com/santaclarita/bidsonline.cfm.
You may also contact the City of Santa Clarita Purchasing Department at (661) 286-4184 for additional questions.  Current Bidding Opportunities
County of Los Angeles
Los Angeles County is pleased to supply Chamber members with a listing of open bids. Open Bids can be searched by Commodity Description, County Department, Bid title and number.
Open Bids will remain on the web site until the closing date for the bid expires. Closed bids and awards can be viewed from the Search Bids/Awards section of this web site.
Castaic Lake Water Agency

Information on open bids, including Request for Quotations (RFQ), Request for Proposals (RFPs) and Invitation for Bids (IFBs), is available on the CLWA website. Open bids will remain on the website until the closing date. For more information and to view open bids, click on the link: Formore information and to view on public works projects,

College of the Canyons
College of the Canyons welcomes qualified bids in response to Request for Quotations (RFQ),
Request for Proposals (RFPs) and Invitation for Bids (IFBs). To learn more about construction-related bids and the bidding process, click on this link

For non-construction related opportunities, click on this link:

 

Welcome New Members

 

Transamerica Financial Advisors – Robert Patrick Lewis,MBA
Valencia Seating, By the BackStore
Edward Jones Investments – Elaine Whitebook
My Shoes My Journey
SCV Floor Smith
CertaPro Painters of Santa Clarita
Valencia Lanes
Thrivent Financial
VIP Mobile Detailing,Inc
Patterson Business Coaching & Consulting
Children’s Hunger Fund
Justin Time Children’s House
Firehouse Subs
Parashar’s Indian Kitchen
Hope of the Valley Thrift Store
United America Realty
Tutor Doctor
JWJ Accounting LLC
Thrivent Financial – Jeff Meyer
Personalize This
Magic Nit Pick
All Creatures Veterinary Center
2014 Chairman of the Board

Jim Backer
JSB Development

 

2014 Board of Directors
Greg Amsler

Fred Arnold
Jim Backer
Bill Barritt
Pete Bellas
Steve Chegwin
Dana Cop
Jason Crawford
Anna Frutos-Sanchez
Jon Gardner
Moe Hafizi
Elizabeth Hopp
Stacie House
Robert N. Jensen, Jr.
Kimberly Kurowski
Marlee Lauffer
Dan Masnada
Dan McBrearty
John Musella
Sue Nevius
Susan Reynolds
John Schleif
Anya Smilanick
Nancy Starczyk
Doug Sutton
Tony Tartaglia
Mike Van der Goes
Jeffrey Hacker- Legal Counsel
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