One the amazing benefits of participating in the Mission Viejo Chamber is the 1-to-1 meet ups.

Recently, Chamber Ambassador, John Rodriguez, met up with the owner of My Simple Palate, Jaclyn Tran (and her adorable daughter McKenzie) at the High Park Tap House.

More was learned about Jaclyn's "why" (she does what she does to help others) and her family story of health traumas which led her to becoming a passionate advocate for those suffering from and coping with Eosinophilic Disease and the Bullying that often comes with it.

Shortly, the full video interview will be posted on the Chamber YouTube channel and on our Blog. For now, enjoy the fond picture memory of the 1-to-1 appointment. In the photo, blue jeans are being worn to support "Rare Disease Day".

To contact Jaclyn for more information about Eosinophilic Disease and Bullying Prevention, please email her at mysimplepalate@yahoo.com or call (714) 585-9877.

More tips from MV Chamber member SDG&E. #espsdge #missionviejo #mvchamber #missionviejochamber

Don’t get caught out in the cold. The near-freezing temperatures we are experiencing this week does not have to translate into higher heating bills.

​Residents typically use three to seven times more natural gas for space and water heating during the winter months. While natural gas is the most affordable way to heat our homes, there are simple steps you can take to reduce heating costs.

To reduce your natural gas use, you can take simple steps, like setting your thermostat to 68 degrees when home and 55 degrees when not home. 

Other helpful tips include: 

• Washing clothes with cold water 
• Taking shorter hot showers 
• Reducing the temperature on water heaters (The recommended setting is 120°F); 
• Running only full loads of dishes and clothes
• Washing clothes with cold water
• Using low-flow shower heads 
• Keeping windows and doors closed when the heater is on; and
• Dressing warmer
• Reverse the direction of your ceiling fan blades from counterclockwise to clockwise, so they help to push warm air down from the ceiling toward the floor. 

You can easily monitor your energy use by signing up for My Account on the SDG&E website. Use the Energy Management Tool on My Account to sign up for energy alerts to receive email or text alerts when your energy use or spending goal reaches a certain limit.

WHEN you use energy this year matters. MV Chamber member SDG & E reminds us that, beginning in March 2019, residential customers will begin to switch to "Time-of-Use" pricing plans.

Prices are lower all day except between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m.  #espsdge #mvchamber #missionviejochamber #missionViejo #chambermembertips

It's that time already! Please remember to join the MV Chamber this Thursday, February 28th, starting at 5:30 pm, at the Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club, as we host the inaugural TRI-CHAMBER MIXER with our friends and colleagues from both the Lake Forest and Rancho Santa Margarita Chambers.

Please remember to RSVP at http://mvcc.chamberofcommerce.me/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=318229 so we can prepare properly for all attendees. (However, if you forget to RSVP, please still know you're welcomed anyways!)

Let's make this TRI-CHAMBER MIXER an amazing evening of fun and networking with our friends, families, and colleagues! Don't Miss This EVENT!

This is a great event to network with members from multiple Chambers. This event includes complimentary refreshments and opportunities to strengthen your business by networking with local business leaders and your elected officials.

Donations will be accepted for the opportunity drawing up to 24 hours before the event.  All donations must be valued at $50 or more.  Members are free, $20 for guests.

Time:
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Venue:
Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club
26772 Avery Parkway
Mission Viejo, CA 92692

Please click on the link below to RSVP/Register and for more details. Feel free to invite family, friends, and business colleagues that would benefit from our TRI-CHAMBER MIXER. 

​See everyone there!

http://mvcc.chamberofcommerce.me/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=318229

Last evening, the Garden Grove Chamber of Commerce held their monthly mixer at the Marriott Suites Anaheim. Both Chamber members and visitors co-mingled and enjoyed an evening of networking and delicious food. 

MV Chamber Board Member, John Rodriguez, and guest, Bill Clark, were invited to attend and thoroughly enjoyed meeting the Garden Grove Chamber Board members, including CEO/President Cindy Spindle, various committee members, and Board members from the Tustin Chamber as well.

We are thankful to CEO/President, Cindy Spindle and all the Garden Grove Chamber staff that made us feel so welcome and allowed us to "pick their brains" regarding many Chamber functions and events. 

​On Thursday, February 28th, the MV Chamber will host our inaugural Tri-Mixer, to include both the Lake Forest and Rancho Santa Margarita Chambers. We will be sure to send an invitation to our Garden Grove friends and fellow Chamber executives.

Please join the MV City and Chamber on March 1st for a lunch Q&A with Hal Clay, current Classifications Deputy and who has served in various other capacities at the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) since 2009.

Please contact Lisa Carter at lisacarter@caaprofessionals.com for more seminar details.
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Chamber members and guests who attend our weekly Daybreaker's Networking Breakfast enjoy sharing their "30-second" commercials to showcase their businesses. Pictured below is Tricia Yee, of The Inside Coup Orange County and Greg Munoz, of Custom Comfort Mattress, winner of today's "Best Commercial". 

Also, attached below are video clips from both of today's presenters, Jonathan Jenkins, of Performance Production Services and Eric Coressel, of Tax and Financial Group.

Come join us every Tuesday at 7:30 am at the High Park Tap House in Mission Viejo.

MV Chamber member, Mount of Olives Church, will host the above event.

Residents are invited to a wonderful and unique performance by the African Children's Choir on Tuesday, February 19 at Mount of Olives Church in Mission Viejo. The performance begins at 6:30 p.m. at 24772 Chrisanta Drive. 

The African Children’s choir melts the hearts of audiences worldwide with charming smiles, angelic voices and lively African songs and dances. The program features well-loved children's songs, traditional spirituals and gospel favorites. 

The African Children's Choir has performed before presidents, heads of state and most recently the Queen of England, Queen Elizabeth II, for her diamond jubilee. The choir has also sung alongside artists like Paul McCartney, Annie Lennox, Keith Urban, Mariah Carey, Michael W. Smith and others.

The choir is a nonprofit humanitarian and relief organization dedicated to helping Africa's most vulnerable children today, so they can help Africa tomorrow. Performances support education, care and relief and development.

Tickets are not required but donations are appreciated. 

​For more information, visit www.africanchildrenschoir.com.