​During the sales process, always remember that people do not buy “things.” They buy what things can do for them. For example, people who buy food allergy cookbooks aren’t just buying recipes. They’re buying a way to feed delicious food to their entire family, including a family member who is on a restricted diet. Likewise, people who order “printed brochures” are not just buying brochures – they are making an investment in the increased sales that they believe these brochures will bring. 

Contributed by Linda Coss, owner of Plumtree Marketing, Inc. To learn more about her services, please visit www.PlumtreeMarketingInc.com. 

Please enjoy these two simple home safety tips from our resident Chamber locksmith and home safety expert, Randy Johnson, owner of Lock-Tech.

1) "Nightlock Patio Door Lock for Sliding Doors
​2) "Door Barricade Nightlock , Home Security Door Brace"

​To contact Randy for more information, please call 949-770-4885.

We thank Orange County Supervisor Lisa Bartlett's Office (5th District) for providing helpful tips on earthquake preparedness from ReadyOC.

Every year California experiences approximately 500 earthquakes that are large enough to be detected and felt by local residents. Since Orange County has a number of seismic faults, earthquakes are almost an expected part of living here. Residents should be prepared by identifying safe places in each room of their homes and taking other precautions such as securing furniture and checking for gas leaks.

Please take a moment to read the lifesaving information provided at http://www.readyoc.org.

Please enjoy this brief video showcasing Mission Viejo Chamber member, Dr. Zachary Cadman (ADIO Chiropractic). Courtesy of Chamber Ambassador, Sharad Rao (RAO Insurance Services).

For more information and to contact ADIO Chiropractic:

ADIO Chiropractic
Dr. Zachary Cadman
24178 Alicia Parkway
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
949-427-9081

While Independence Day celebrations are a summer highlight for many folks, the loud noises from firework displays can cause your pet to become anxious, frantic and try to run away in order to find a safe haven.  

​A great increase in lost pets is seen each July at the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center, with July 5 being one of the busiest days of the year here and at shelters across the country. Fittingly, July is designated as National Lost Pet Prevention Month.

Here are 5 helpful tips to hopefully save you and your family from the heartbreak of losing a pet over the holiday:

• Stay Inside - Try to keep your pet indoors at all times during holiday celebrations. Ideally, someone should stay at home with the animal.  If you must leave and take your dog, be sure to keep your pet leashed and wearing I.D. tags
• Make then feel safe -  Comfort your pet and stay nearby if possible, and ensure that that the animal has access to a favorite toy and a familiar crate or "safe place."  If necessary, ask your veterinarian or local pet retailer about anxiety wraps or other similar products
• Avoid the noise -  Keep windows closed and create “white noise” with a television, fan, or soothing music to help mask the loud noises outside
• Act normal! -  Your pet takes cues from you and your family, so go about your standard routine as much as possible
• Protect your pet before the fireworks begin - Make sure your pet is wearing a collar with current tags at all times, even if your dog is always indoors – and a microchip is a wonderful addition.  This microchip is an integrated circuit roughly the size of a grain of rice that is implanted just under the skin of the animal and contains vital contact information which can be read by a scanner.  It’s a great backup plan in case your pet manages to escape without a collar and tags

For more information, visit the Animal Service Center’s website or call 949-470-3045. #protectyourfamily #protectyourfurrycritters #mvchamber #missionviejo #missionviejochamber #weloveourgreatCity

Free Business Workshop: "Introduction to Using Quickbooks Desktop".

Please see the attached details to RSVP.  #mvchamber #missionviejochamber #SCORE #communityworkshop

Kudos go to Ambassador, Lynn Colclough, of National Business Brokerage, for setting up her One-to-One appointment with fellow Chamber Member, Ellie Doan, of CalMed Pharmacy.

All Chamber members (with Ambassadors setting the lead) have been encouraged to make better use of brief, 60-second video interviews as we meet One-to-One. 

These short videos will be posted to the Chamber website and social medias for all to enjoy and  provide a reminder for business referrals. #mvchamber #missionviejochamber #onetoones #referrals #videointerviews

Members of the Communications Committee (John Rodriguez, Diana Moreno, and Elizabeth Elsanadi) and Chamber President, Bob Stewart, met today to discuss some further initiatives to optimize our Chamber Nation website. 

The goal of these website optimizations is to provide greater value to each new and existing Chamber member. Soon, enhanced training and tutorials will be provided to the complete Chamber membership. Board Members, Chamber Ambassadors, and Communications Committee Members will also be trained to provide greater support to the general membership as we progress.

​Thank you for your continued support and patience as we make further adjustments and refinements for the overall benefit of the Chamber membership. #mvchamber #missionviejochamber #missionviejo #communicationscommittee #chambernationoptimization #mvchamberrocks