Last Chance to be Recognized - Award Nomination Deadline is Monday!
 Do you know a business that is worthy of being recognized as one of Anaheim's Business of the Year award recipients? The Anaheim Chamber of Commerce wants to know about them but the window to submit nomination forms is closing quickly. You can nominate a business that you work with, a business that you have know, or your own business, as long as the nomination is received by 5 p.m. on October 3.
Award categories include:
Business Champion of the Year
Business Man of the Year
Business Woman of the Year
Construction/Developer of the Year
Family Owned Business of the Year
Green Business of the Year (Construction)
Green Business of the Year (Practices)
Large Business of the Year
Lifetime Achievement
Manufacturer of the Year
Non-profit Organization of the Year
Small Business of the Year
Technology Company of the Year
Tourism Related Business of the Year
Women or Minority Owned Business of the Year
For more information and nomination forms, follow this link, or call the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce at (714) 758-0222.
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Senator Huff Scheduled to Speak at October Legislative Committee Meeting
The Anaheim Chamber of Commerce is happy to announce that Senator Bob Huff will be the featured speaker at the Anaheim Chamber Legislative Committee meeting on October 14 at 8 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Anaheim Chamber office.
California State Senator Bob Huff is an experienced businessman, an accomplished legislator that has advocated for change in California schools and accountability and transparency in government. Senator Huff has been a proponent of reform within California's school system. He has had legislation signed into law guaranteeing more funding for public charter schools. He has also lead efforts to continue the Standard Testing and Reporting (STAR) program for second graders and fought for parents' right to choose the best school for their children.
The Anaheim Chamber Legislative Committee is open to all Anaheim Chamber members. Due to limited space, please R.S.V.P. by emailing Russell Lahodny.
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Mayor Tom Tait to Address Anaheim Chamber Women's Division
 The Women's Division of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce is proud to annouce that Mayor Tom Tait will be providing a mini "State of the City" presentation at their Luncheon scheduled for Thursday, October 27, 2011.
Tom Tait was elected to serve as Mayor of Anaheim in November 2010, campaigning on a platform of bringing the core values of freedom and kindness to the culture of the city and upholding public safety and civic upkeep as the City of Anaheim's top priorities. Tait's election comes after two previous terms on the Anaheim City Council. In 1995, Tait was appointed to fill a vacancy and complete an unexpired term on the city council. He was subsequently elected by the voters in November 1996 to serve a full four-year term and was re-elected without a challenge in 2000 and served as Mayor Pro Tem from 2002-2003.
The Luncheon begins at 12 p.m. preceeded by a social/networking opportunity beginning at 11:30 a.m. The Luncheon will be held at La Dame Hall, 407 S. State College Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92806.
Admission is $20 for WDCC members and $25 for Non-Members. Please R.S.V.P. no later than Monday, October 17, 2011, by emailing allegropt@aol.com or call (714) 478-5601. Advance reservations are required to attend the Luncheon.
For more information about the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce Women’s Division contact: Laura Parris, President, (714) 399-3475.
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Book Your Trips Through Anaheim Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau
 Go to: http://anaheimoc.org/ for all of your business trip and conference needs!
The Anaheim Chamber is in partnership with the Anaheim Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau to help you book hotels, trips, and convention centers.
Click the "Hotels" link in the top menu bar for great deals on hotels, event tickets, and vacation packages
Reserve Online or call (800) 901-9655
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Anaheim Chamber's Business Planning Calendar
October 7, 2011
First Friday Breakfast
@TBD
7:30 a.m.
October 12, 2011
Leads Lunch
@Dave and Buster's
11:30 a.m.
October 14, 2011
Legislative Committee Meeting
Featuring Senator Bob Huff
@Anaheim Chamber Office
8:00 a.m.
Please R.S.V.P. to Russell Lahodny
October 20, 2011
After Hours Mixer
@300 Anaheim
5:30 p.m.
October 26, 2011
Leads Lunch
@Dave and Buster's
11:30 a.m.
SAVE THE DATE
November 16, 2011
Business Development Conference
@Disney's Grand Californian Hotel
8:00 a.m.
SAVE THE DATE
November 16, 2011
Anaheim Business Awards Luncheon
@Disney's Grand Californian Hotel
12:00 p.m.
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Anaheim Firefighter's Association 10th Annual Fall Festival
The Anaheim Firefighter's Association tenth annual Fall Festival is coming Sunday, November 6, 2011 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Phoenix Club of Anaheim (1340 S. Sanderson Ave.). The Fall Festival features prizes, contests, free face painting, free games, live music by Ronnie & The Classics, custom car and bike show, and F.D. BBQ. Purchase a family ticket (2 adults, 4 children) for $40 prior to the event or buy tickets at the gate for $12 (adults) or $6 (child). For more information call (714) 441-3931.
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MAKE A DIFFERENCE – JOIN COMFORT KEEPERS® INITIATIVE – STOP SENIOR HUNGER CAMPAIGN
 Millions of seniors suffer from hunger and malnutrition everyday. Comfort Keepers® (www.comfortkeepers.com) witness first- hand how our tastes mature and medication, loneliness and fixed incomes can lessen the joy of eating which can gradually diminish seniors’ independence. Join the Comfort Keepers® initiative to address nutrition issues among elderly. This nationwide campaign for the month of September 2011 is being shown on NBC, Channel 4. Non-perishable food donations for Seniors are accepted at the following locations:
Your local Comfort Keepers® office:
121 N State College Blvd, Ste 14
Anaheim, CA 92806
714-778-2222
Anaheim Chamber of Commerce
201 E Center St
Anaheim, CA 92805
714-758-0222
Walnut Village
891 South Walnut Street
Anaheim, CA 928702
714-507-7000
Garden Grove Chamber of Commerce
12866 Main St, Suite 102
Garden Grove, CA 92840
714-638-7950
First Bank
1375 S. Harbor Blvd.
Fullerton, CA 92832
714-870-5300
All food donations are collected by Orange County Food Bank , Community Action Partnership OC that will go to the seniors.
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Rex Hudler to Host Breakfast for Anaheim Business Leaders - October 11, 2011
 Rex Hudler, former Angel player and broadcaster, is hosting a breakfast for Anaheim business leaders on Tuesday, October 11th from 8:00 – 9:00am at Community SeniorServ in Anaheim. Community SeniorServ is the largest non-profit headquartered in Anaheim, and it is the largest senior nutrition program in California.
“I am excited to share information about a cause I’m passionate about” said Hudler. “Helping older adults maintain their independence and well-being is more important than ever as Boomers reach retirement age.”
“Anaheim is home to the largest population of senior citizens in Orange County,” said Holly Hagler, CEO of Community SeniorServ. “We’re so glad that Rex is hosting this breakfast to help business people understand what this means for Anaheim and how they can help to meet the needs of seniors in our community.”
In addition to its nutrition programs, Community SeniorServ operates two Adult Day Health Care Centers (medical model), one in Anaheim and the other in Santa Ana, and an Adult Day Care Center (social model) in Buena Park.
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