Local Economy:
Anaheim City Council Hears Regulartory Relief Task Force Recommendations at Special Session

Recommendations from the Anaheim Regulatory Relief Task Force, which is headed by Thomas Turk, an associate professor at Chapman University and includes Anaheim Chamber's President and CEO, Todd Ament, and Chair of the Board of Directors, Ben Seybold, were presented to the Anaheim City Council on Monday, December 5, in a special session meeting. Mayor Tom Tait announced his vision for a Regulatory Relief Task Force at the Chamber's 2011 State of the City Address (pictured at right). The Task Force's ultimate goal was to eliminate red tape for businesses, allowing them to create more jobs in Anaheim. The recommendations will be discussed and voted on at the regular City Council meeting at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, December 6.

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Today's meeting to make Anaheim more friendly – OC Register

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Anaheim Chamber Event Spotlight:
Chamber's Holiday Luncheon this Friday

The season of giving is upon us and the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce is providing an opportunity to give back in a fun environment. It all happens on December 9, with the annual Holiday Luncheon hosted by the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce. This year’s event will be held at Embassy Suites North (3100 E. Frontera, Anaheim, CA) and will feature amazing raffle prizes, great food and a long-standing holiday tradition you won’t want to miss.

Attendees are asked to bring an unwrapped toy or gift card (minimum of $20 value) to be donated to Anaheim Cops 4 Kids. Each donated gift will earn the donor a raffle ticket. Some of the raffle prize donors include: Anaheim White House, Savanna School District, Premier Commercial Bank, Brian Chuchua, Slater's 50/50, Ruby's Diner, City National Grove of Anaheim, Anaheim GardenWalk, UltraStar Cinemas, Fire & Ice Grill, Kelly Mortgage, Delta Wye Electric, Inc., Rainforest Café, Ruth's Chris Steak House, 7 Day Dental, and San Luis Sausage Company.

The Holiday Luncheon is also a great solution to your holiday office party. Purchase a table sponsorship and receive a table for 10 people, 20 raffle tickets, recognition at the event, and in other marketing materials. The Anaheim Chamber is happy to announce the latest table sponsors: West Anaheim Medical Center, Lpwsr & Associates/Brian Chuchua and Premier Commercial Bank. The Anaheim Chamber would also like to thank Walmart Anaheim (Lemon & Orangethorpe) for donating all the table centerpieces for the Luncheon.

For more information about the Holiday Luncheon, contact Sherry Cowen at (714) 758-0222.

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Legislative Update:
NLRB Union Election Proposal Advances

The National Labor Relations Board has made headlines once again by voting to proceed with a controversial rule that would change the election process. In a 2-1 vote, Chairman Mark Pearce and Board Member Craig Becker voted to advance the proposal while member Mark Hayes voted no. The NLRB vote advanced changes that would eliminate most pre-election challenges and move them to after the workers’ vote. Litigation surrounding union elections would be limited. Pre-election appeals would no longer be allowed, which would speed up the election process. The NLRB will now draft a final rule which will have to be voted on again.

Related Links:
NLRB Advances Controversial Union Election Proposal – CalChamber
National Labor Relations Board approves resolution for election rule - NLRB

Promoting Anaheim:
Anaheim Chamber Spotlights Business Award Winners

The Anaheim Chamber of Commerce recently hosted the 2011 Business Awards Luncheon presented by The Disneyland Resort and Anaheim/Orange County Visitor and Convention Bureau. Awards were handed out to businesses in more than a dozen categories for outstanding leadership, stewardship and overall achievements throughout the year.

This week we would like to acknowledge two of this year's winners:

GREEN BUSINESS OF THE YEAR: Harris Freeman & Co.

CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS OF THE YEAR: Westside Building Material

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Business Development
Mama Cozza's Celebrates Remodel of Restaurant

On December 5, the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for Mama Cozza's to celebrate their new remodel and addition.  They have been in the same location for 46 years.

Mama Cozza’s
2170 W. Ball Rd.
Anaheim, 92804

Anaheim Firefighters Association Hosts 15th Annual Santa in the Hills

The Anaheim Firefighters Association will be hosting the 15th Annual Santa in the Hills beginning December 9 through December 23 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Santa in the Hills will be held at The Anaheim Festival Shopping Center (8086 Santa Ana Canyon Rd. unit 158). Pictures with Santa start at just $19.95 and the proceeds go to various charities in our community. For more information, please call (714) 632-7050.

Battle of the Dance Hosts New Comedy and Magic Show for a Limited Engagement

“BLiNK! – An Evening of Award-Winning Comedy & Magic!” starring comedy magician Chipper Lowell and a trio of special guest artists will magically appear at the Battle of the Dance Theater for a limited engagement beginning December 15, 2011. The amazement begins at 6 p.m. four days a week with 3 p.m. weekend matinees. Lunch or dinner service will begin 30 minutes prior to show time. This high-energy show features multiple, award-winning and critically-acclaimed magicians from around the world. Audiences, young and old alike, will enjoy side-splitting comedy along with mesmerizing and cutting edge wonders galore, all seamlessly blended into this fun-filled stage production. For more information visit www.battleofthedance.com.

Corvette Mike to Hold Car Show and Food/Toy drive

Do you like cars? Do you like classic cars? Do you love to see very unique and rare cars? Do you want to help people this holiday season? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, then Corvette Mike in Anaheim has the event for you. It is our second annual Car Show and Food/Toy Drive to be held on Saturday, December 17. This is a free event and open to everybody. If you would like to help and have any non-perishable items or unwrapped toys you would like to donate, we will be happy to collect it and make sure it gets distributed to families for the holidays through the Anaheim Family Justice Center Foundation. Last year we had people offer to donate money and this year we will be able to accept these donations also (cash, credit card or check payable to Anaheim Family Justice Center Foundation). Cannot make the date but still want to help? Stop by anytime before the 24th of December to drop off your donation, or visit www.afjcfoundation.org/donate.php. For more information, email Neida at Info@CorvetteMike.com.

Anaheim Family Justice Center Foundation Ramps Up for Holiday Season

The Anaheim Family Justice Center Foundation offers many opportunities to support local families in need this holiday season. One opportunity is through the purchase of a Christmas Tree for your home. Sonshine Trees is generously contributing $5 to the AFJC Foundation for each Christmas Tree purchased when using this flyer. Sonshine Trees is a local, family-operated Christmas tree lot, based at 770 S. Harbor Boulevard, Fullerton, CA 92832 (next to Costco).  This offer is valid on any tree purchased at Sonshine Trees before December 21 - this flyer MUST be presented at time of purchase for $5 to be contributed to the AFJC Foundation.

The AFJC Foundation is partnering with the Anaheim Community Services Department for the 2011 Holiday Adopt-a-Family Project. This annual program helps dozens of Anaheim’s most needy and less fortunate families enjoy a holiday celebration through the generosity of our community. Community Services pre-screens all families and most are identified through the Ponderosa Family Resource Center, which regularly refers clients - exposed to violence at home - to the AFJC and AFJC Foundation. There are 10 families that have not yet been adopted.  If you're interested in making this holiday season special for a family in need, please contact Terri Rivera at (714) 750-2826 or by email.

SAVE THE DATE!
December 9, 2011
Anaheim Chamber Holiday Luncheon
11:15 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
at Embassy Suites North
3100 E. Frontera, Anaheim, CA
Table Sponsors: $500
Individual Tickets: $30
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SAVE THE DATE!
January 31, 2012
Anaheim State of the City Luncheon Featuring Mayor Tom Tait
at City National Grove of Anaheim
2200 East Katella Ave., Anaheim, CA

Plan your local event or conference
with Anaheim/Orange County
Visitor & Convention Bureau
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December 7, 2011
Anaheim Beautiful Quarterly Luncheon
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
at Anaheim White House
887 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim
Call (714) 765-6079

December 7, 2011
UEI College Job Fair
12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
at UEI College Campus
401 W. Carl Karcher Way, Anaheim
Free admission
Call (949) 788-8725

December 9-23, 2011
Santa in the Hills
Hosted by Anaheim Firefighters Association
12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
at Anaheim Festival Shopping Center
8086 Santa Ana Canyon Rd., Unit 158
Call (714) 632-7050

December 15, 2011
“BLiNK! – An Evening of Award-Winning Comedy & Magic!”
Hosted by Battle of the Dance
6:00 p.m. four nights a week
3:00 p.m. on Matinees on Weekends
at Battle of the Dance
2232 South Harbor Blvd., Anaheim
www.battleofthedance.com

December 17, 2011
Car Show and Toy/Food Drive
Hosted by Corvette Mike
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
at Corvette Mike
1133 N. Tustin Ave., Anaheim
www.battleofthedance.com