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HOW SDG&E IS HELPING BUSINESS CUSTOMERS DURING COVID-19

6/24/2020

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Many businesses, especially small businesses, are facing new challenges due to COVID-19 and still have ongoing expenses during the pandemic. SDG&E wants to help during these difficult times and offers these solutions and resources.
  1. Flexible payment arrangements are an option. Call SDG&E’s Business Contact Center at 1-800-336-7343.
  2. Find the right pricing plan for your business on sdge.com/bizplans.
  3. SDG&E’s Economic Development Rate (EDR) Program offers a 12% electric discount to businesses to help retain jobs and continue or expand operations instead of moving your business out-of-state. Learn more at sdge.com/EDR or email EDR@sdge.com.
  4. Visit SDG&E’s Business Customer Resource Center at sdge.com/recovery and get information on how to:
    1. Improve your cash flow and working capital with the Supplier Quick Pay Program.
    2. Connect with suppliers offering Personal Protection Equipment (PPE).
    3. Take a free training webinar on topics such as green building design, home performance and rebate and incentive programs. Find out more at sdge.com/EIC.
    4. Check out various external community organization and chamber resources for small businesses impacted by COVID-19.
  5. If your income has been impacted by COVID-19, you may be eligible for a discount on your home energy bill of 30% or more. Learn more and apply at sdge.com/care.
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Mission Hospital is a Safe Place to Receive Care

5/8/2020

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Seth Teigen, Chief Executive of Mission Hospital
A special message from Seth Teigen, Chief Executive of Mission Hospital

For many decades, Mission Hospital has provided vital care for our community. And as South Orange County’s only trauma center, our community’s medical needs are broad, ranging from traumatic brain injuries and heart attacks, to strokes and sepsis. 

Recently Mission has been responding to a new and emergent need – COVID-19. The support and gratitude that we have received from our community during this challenging time has been inspiring. Your donations of food and personal protective equipment, as well as messages of appreciation and thanks – have been heartwarming. 
While there has been great focus on providing the intensive, lifesaving care that our sickest COVID patients require, we are concerned that fear of being exposed to COVID-19 may be stopping some from seeking essential emergency and surgical care. I want to assure you that Mission Hospital remains an exceptionally safe place to receive care. 

We continue to take the strongest precautions to protect everyone who enters the hospital from COVID-19 exposure. Our physicians and caregivers are highly skilled in infection prevention and treatment protocols, and I assure you that our prevention measures are extensive and thorough. 

Every day we see patients who have waited too long to seek care, and sadly, have developed more serious complications. Please do not try to manage the symptoms of a life threatening, time-sensitive emergency at home. 

Mission Hospital continues to be a safe place to receive all types of emergency and critical care. Our top priority is safety. 

On behalf of every Mission Hospital caregiver and physician, I want to thank you again for your support and encouragement. 

So many times during the long days and nights of the past few months, we felt as though you were wrapping your arms around us to give us the strength we needed to continue. You are our extended Mission Hospital family and we thank you!
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COVID-19 Lockdown: A Crash Course On How To Cope With Anxiety

4/5/2020

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The measures taken to curtail the spread of COVID-19 have been drastic, massive and immediate—and very necessary. Within a handful of days, our world has changed radically, and now many of us are far more worried and apprehensive than usual. As racing thoughts, pounding pulses and ever-present fear become our norm, attending to our anxiety is more critical than ever.

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2020 Tax Tips

3/2/2020

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As we move closer to the deadline of Tax Season, we wanted to share a few Tax Tips that will help you when filing your Tax returns.
 
Direct deposit for refunds
  • It's free.
  • It's secure.
  • Taxpayers can deposit their refund into not only one, but also two or three accounts.
  • Combining direct deposit with IRS e-file is the fastest way for taxpayers to receive their refund.
  • When using direct deposit, there's no risk of having a paper check stolen or lost.
  • The IRS uses the same system to deposit tax refunds that Social Security and Veterans Affairs use to deposit benefits into millions of accounts.

Seniors and Retirees can file their taxes for free
  • Each Free File partner sets its own eligibility standards. These are generally based on income, age and state residency. All taxpayers whose adjusted gross income was $69,000 or less will find at least one free product to use.
  • Taxpayers can use their smart phone or tablet to do their taxes. They just need to go to IRS.gov/freefile on their device. All Free File products are enabled for mobile devices.
 
Tax payers must only pay what they owe
  • When taxpayers complete their tax returns, some of them will owe money when they file. Here's the thing…they have the right to pay only the amount of tax that is legally due.
  • File for a refund if the they believe they overpaid.
  • Submit an offer in compromise, asking the agency to accept less than the full tax debt, if the taxpayer believes they don't owe all or part of the debt.

Tax season stress busters straight from the IRS
  • Start with IRS.gov. The IRS website is an excellent resource available 24/7. Taxpayers can click on the Filing tab for links to filing tips, answers to frequently asked questions, and IRS forms and publications. The IRS Services Guide outlines the many ways to get help.
  • Use online tools. The IRS website is home to many useful online tools. One of these is the Interactive Tax Assistant, which provides answers to many tax questions. It gives the same answers that an IRS representative would give over the phone. 
  • File electronically. Most taxpayers file electronically these days for its ease and convenience. The tax software uses the taxpayer's responses to complete the Form 1040 and any needed schedules. For taxpayers who filed paper returns in the past, this may be the year to consider the benefits of filing electronically. 
  • Get free help. Taxpayers can use IRS Free File, Free File Fillable Forms, or get help from trained volunteers at sites around the country.
  • Explore other filing options. Taxpayers have many options to file. They can self-prepare or use a tax preparer. IRS.gov has resources to help people choose a tax pro. The IRS Directory of Federal Tax Return Preparers provides information on who has a professional credential or participates in the IRS Annual Filing Season Program.
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An Awesome Year to be Part of the Mission Viejo Chamber!

2/3/2020

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The Mission Viejo Chamber is pulling out all the stops to “Make Business Happen” in 2020. 

Growing your business, networking, and engaging with a community of like minded individuals is what makes the Mission Viejo chamber unique.

With exponential growth in membership and record visits to networking events last year the chamber has put together a plethora of events for you to look forward to. The Mission Viejo Chamber is super excited to share an abundance of events that can grow your business and allow you to give back to the community.  


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A Year In Review

2/1/2020

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From the Oso Fit 5k to the Inaugural Tri City Chamber Mixer 2019 was a year to remember for the Chamber of Commerce. We nearly doubled in size.

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​We recognized Jan for Coastal Naturopathic Wellness Business and her more holistic approach to good health.


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SDG&E MONTHLY CONTENT PACKAGE | FEBRUARY 2020 | BUSINESS TOPICS

2/1/2020

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​This month’s topics: Energy-saving tips for the office, SDG&E’s weather station network, heat pump water heaters, green real estate training

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Free Community Program on Human Trafficking

2/1/2020

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AAUW Interbranch Council Orange County, and the Mission Viejo Chamber of Commerce are co-sponsoring a panel on Human Trafficking.  The City of Mission Viejo is giving its strong support for this free community program.

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New Education Committee formed with monthly Lunch n’ Learns

2/1/2020

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At the Mission Viejo Chamber, we are always looking for new and innovative ways to benefit the members. We recently decided that one piece that was missing for the growth of our chamber and a benefit to members was good solid education opportunities on a regular basis that would assist our members with the growth and development of their businesses. We have formed an education committee. 

This committee is responsible for the planning, scheduling, facilitation, and execution 
of Chamber educational classes, for the benefit of the general membership and surrounding community. 


Among other things the education committee will hold a monthly Lunch n’ Learn the first Wednesday of each month. The first class will be held on February 5th at Oggis Pizza on Alicia. Oggi’s is stepping up to be our premier sponsor for the first quarter. These will be a free event and lunch will be served at $10 per/person, if you desire. These seats will be limited to first 15 RSVP’s for each Lunch.

For details of the classes and to sign up go to www.missionviejochamber.com and make sure you download the MVCC App. 

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Oso Fit 5K Fun Run and Community Health Fair

2/1/2020

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Run for fun and help your community!

​The 3rd Annual Oso Fit 5K Fun Run and Community Health Fair will take place on Saturday February 29th. This event will feature a 5K race, a children of all abilities half-mile run, a children of all abilities quarter-mile run along with the ever so popular Community Health Fair. By simply registering for this event, you can support your favorite local nonprofit. 

The event kicks off at 7:30 a.m. with the Community Health Fair featuring more than 60 health and wellness organizations offering giveaways, handouts and free health screenings.

​The 5K Fun Run follows at 8:30 a.m., then the quarter- and half-mile runs beginning at 9:30 a.m. The children’s course will be accessible for kids of all abilities – even those with braces, crutches, walkers and wheelchairs.

All pre-registration fees will benefit Mission Viejo nonprofits. For more information, visit www.osofit5k.org.

You can register and pick up your bib early from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday and on race day from 7:30-8:30 a.m. at:

Norman P. Murray Community Center
24932 Veterans Way
Mission Viejo, CA 92692




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