We thank the City of Mission Viejo for hosting the Concert on the Green, featuring the dynamic 6-piece high-energy country band, the Kelly Rae Band. (Pictures below include Kelly Rae and her step-father).

All attendees gathered at the Norman P. Murray Center "on the green" to enjoy the Kelly Rae band, various sponsors, beer/wine, and the food trucks.

Special thanks to the Chamber members, including our CEO, Directors, and Ambassadors, who volunteered their time to help us at our table and distribute flyers regarding Restaurant Week (September 9-15). Those members were: Jason Ball, Doug Zielasko, David Benson, John Salamy, Donna Lang Stoffel, Adrien Diaz, Gazelle Dara, and John Rodriguez. 

Our 2019 "Buy Local Showcase" is fast-approaching on Thursday, September 19. This is a special event presented to the general public by the Mission Viejo Chamber of Commerce, in close cooperation with the City of Mission Viejo.

Have you reserved your booth space yet? They are filling up fast! This is a great way to "showcase" your business to the Mission Viejo community.

To reserve your booth space or to help sponsor the event, please click here for more information: www.missionviejochamber.com/buylocalshowcase.html

Foodies will rejoice with the opportunity to savor something new during Mission Viejo Restaurant Week September 9-15.

Mission Viejo Restaurant Week is designed to encourage you to explore our City’s rich culinary landscape while keeping your dining dollars local. You’ll enjoy fare from eateries like High Park Tap House; Sol Agave; Piccolino; Oggi's; PF Chang; Broken Yolk; Pub 32; California Pizza Kitchen; Delizie; Paul's Pantry; Wineworks/Dublin 4 Gastropub; Panini Kabob Grill; and Antonucci (with many of these eco-friendly restaurants diverting their food waste). Keeping checking the above Restaurant Week link as more restaurants are added.

We’ll be looking for you to share photos of your dining experiences on Facebook and Instagram with #dineMV. You may also share them at communications@missionviejochamber.com.

​Huge thanks to the City of Mission Viejo for their continued support and promotion of this special week-long event!

​So, mark your calendar and get ready to please your palate!

Come join the Mission Viejo Chamber and get ready for a free Concert on the Green on Friday, August 23rd, featuring one of the area's most popular bands – The Kelly Rae Band.

The six-piece, high-energy country band takes the stage from 6 to 8 pm at Oso Viejo Park, 24932 Veterans Way. The Kelly Rae Band has been delivering crowd-pleasing music to audiences throughout Southern California for more than two decades. The band plays a wide range of country music from Patsy Cline and Johnny Cash to the current artists like Lady Antebellum and Little Big Town.

The concert features bounce houses and games for kids along with tasty fare from gourmet food trucks and beer and wine for purchase. Concertgoers can bring low-back chairs and blankets to enjoy the show but should leave their pets at home.

The City is grateful to title sponsors (and Chamber members) Waste Management and SDCCU for helping to make this concert possible. For more information, call 949-470-3062. 

​Remember to stop by our Chamber booth too!

The City of Mission Viejo and Rotary Club hosted the "Kids Splash Down" at the Sierra Recreation Center on Friday, August 2nd.

Many families gathered together to enjoy live music promoted by the Music Vault Academy, devour pizza, and participate in/watch the Belly Flop and Cannonball contest.  

​Dave Leckness (Kwik Copy Printing) was the vivacious MC and the guest judges (Mayor Raths, Sergeant Perez, and "Captain America" Chamber Director John Rodriguez) were called upon to render their decisions based upon each contestant's performance. Councilwoman, Wendy Bucknum, also added some excitement as she "false attempted" to jump in the pool! LOL

​What a great evening of fun and laughs for our community!

Our 3rd Annual Mission Viejo Restaurant Week is fast-approaching (September 9-15).

Our Chamber professional videographer, Jonathan Morgan Jenkins (Performance Production Services), caught up with Antonucci's Italian & Seafood Restaurant owner, Bob Canori, to provide us with his welcome video. Enjoy!

To view other participating restaurants to date and/or to register for restaurant week, please click here: www.missionviejochamber.com/rw-home.html

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The 31st Annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast sponsored by the Mission Viejo Rotary Club will be held at Mission Viejo Country Club on Thursday, May 2nd at 7:30 am.

​As a member of the Mission Viejo Chamber of Commerce, The Rotary Club and Mayor Greg Raths would like to invite all Mission Viejo Chamber members to attend this uplifting event. The cost is $35.00 and you can register at:
 
https://www.crsadmin.com/EventPortal/Registrations/PublicFill/EventPublicFill.aspx?evtid=1fcec21c-73c7-4817-801c-65b066a3eceb

Will you be there?  Mark your calendars for March 28th from 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm, at the Mission Viejo City Hall.

Don’t miss this golden opportunity to visit with Mission Viejo City Officials as we enjoy the Reception & Tour of City Hall and various departments. 

This is a great occasion to get to know (on a more personal level) your elected officials and their staff. These are the hard-working folks that have the City’s best interests at heart and your businesses! 

The City will also be serving delicious food and beverages provided by Mission Viejo Chamber member, Sol Agave Restaurant. Come enjoy the Mahi Fish and Carnitas tacos and more!

Here are a few other items of interest to learn more about:

• What is “Business Watch"? Are you registered?
• Are you taking advantage of MVTV advertising reaching over 27,000 households? 
• Do you want to find $Millions$?
• Ever wondered where the City Governing Body meets to make important decisions about the future of Mission Viejo? Enjoy the tour.
• Did you know that Mission Viejo is a leader in recreation and leisure living for seniors and all ages?

To help us better prepare for this event, please RSVP/Register for this event by clicking on the following link: http://mvcc.chamberofcommerce.me/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=319587

We look forward to seeing all of you there for an evening of fun and mingling with our City Officials and their staff - and remember to invite a guest!
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Mission Viejo Chamber members, Ron & Donna Stoffel, of Heightened Health, proudly supported the "Oso Fit 5k Fun Run & Community Health Fair". So awesome!

We also sincerely thank all those Chamber members who selflessly volunteered their efforts for this special City event.

Special kudos to Chamber Board member, Michael Leonard, Owner and CEO of Compunet Technologies, Inc., who coordinated this event on behalf of the Chamber. #MissionViejo #mvchamber #missionviejochamber #OsoFit #volunteerspirit #ronanddonnaareawesome

Learn about Naloxone, also known as Narcan, the drug-reversing agent for opioid overdoses during the next City of Mission Viejo Drug Prevention Coalition meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 20 at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center.

Pharmacist Elaine Nguyen, chair of the Orange County Pharmacists Association and assistant professor at American University of Health Services, will discuss when and how to use this drug to save a life along with what drugs are classified as opioids and the signs and symptoms to look for if your teenager is overdosing. 

People who attend this presentation and training will receive a Naloxone kit. 

Coalition meetings are open to folks interested in learning about area drug trends, community resources addressing drug use and prevention, and understanding best practices to support a drug-free Mission Viejo.

With the goal of preventing drug addiction and dependency in Mission Viejo, the City has partnered with local support groups including Solace of Orange County and the Orange County Health Care Agency. 

For more information, contact Leslie McDonald at lmcdonald@cityofmissionviejo.org. #mvchamber #missionviejochamber #missionviejo #fightagainstdrugs #protectouryouths