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Lomita Chamber Health & Wellness Fair 2022 (IG)

Health For All Ages – May 1, 2022 in Lomita

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Lomita Chamber Health & Wellness Fair 2022 (IG)

On behalf of the Lomita Chamber’s Health & Wellness Committee, we’re excited to announce a free community event, Health For All Ages to be held on Sunday, May 1st 2022 at the Lomita City Hall Front Lawn (10am to 2pm). Health For All Ages is a wonderful opportunity for attendees to learn more about your organization, connect with you and the work you’re doing in our community.

Organized by the Chamber’s Health & Wellness Committee, this fun outdoor event will offer access to learn more about the numerous resources available to keep our community healthy and well. Scheduled on-stage fitness  demonstrations and youth performances will be held throughout the day. We hope to have members of our  Community Emergency Response, Fire and Sheriff representatives as well.

We invite you to consider sponsorship of this event. As a Sponsor, you are publicly supporting community awareness and access to a diverse offering of top-quality health and wellness resources and organizations. The Health & Wellness Fair not only allows you to increase your organization’s brand reach, but also provides you opportunities for personal interaction with our event attendees.

We anticipate 200+ in attendance (50+ vendors) for this event including the families, youth and the active aging community. Sponsors and exhibitors are encouraged to invite others, fans, followers, clients and offer special event give-aways, health and wellness information, health screenings and more to increase awareness about the services or resources you offer, and how your organization can improve the health and wellness of our community.

Please refer to the Sponsorship Opportunities and Vendor Booth information on the benefits to your organization.

(Vendor/Exhibitor booth registration is now closed.)

Sponsorship Opportunities
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Mask Mandates & Vaccination Verification: LA County Health Officer Order (Effective March 4, 2022)

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The Los Angeles County Responding Together at Work and In the Community – Post Winter Surge Community Monitoring and Continued Response Measures Health Officer Order has been updated (Issued Thursday, March 3, 2022. Effective at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, March 4, 2022).  Changes are highlighted in yellow on the document:

  • Revised to align with the February 28, 2022 State Public Health Officer Guidance on Masking.
  • After March 11, the universal masking requirement of K-12 Schools and Childcare settings will terminate. Both CDPH and County Public Health continue to strongly recommend that individuals in these settings continue to mask while indoors until transmission rates are much lower.
  • Masks continue to be required for indoor settings with higher risks for transmission: Public Transit, Transportation Hubs, All Healthcare Settings, including Long Term Care and Adult and Senior Care Facilities, Correctional Facilities and Detention Centers, Homeless Shelters, and Emergency Shelters.
  • Masks are strongly recommended, but not required, for all persons, regardless of vaccine status, in other indoor public settings and businesses. Well-fitting medical masks or respirators (e.g., N95s, KN95s, and KF94s) are highly recommended.
  • In settings where masks are strongly recommended, businesses, venue operators, and hosts may choose to require masking, regardless of vaccination status, by patrons, visitors, attendees, and workers as a strategy to reduce the risk of transmission at their site(s).
  • Pre-entry vaccination or recent negative test verification for attendees is recommended, but not required, for Outdoor Mega Event operators.
  • Pre-entry vaccination verification or recent negative test verification for patrons and employees is recommended, but not required, for Bars, Breweries, Wineries, Distilleries, Nightclubs and Lounges.
  • Employers are required to offer medical grade masks or respirators to employees who work indoors and in contact with other workers, customers, or members of the public in settings where there is optional masking.
  • In settings where pre-entry verification of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 viral test result is not required, businesses, venue operators, and hosts may choose to require pre-entry verification of COVID-19 vaccination, pre-entry verification of a negative COVID-19 viral test result, or both as an additional, important strategy to reduce transmission at their site(s), regardless of masking.
  • As a reminder, no person can be prevented from wearing a mask as a condition of participation in an activity or entry into a business.
  • Local government entities and businesses may continue to have additional and more protective infection control requirements.

Other pertinent information and resources can be found on the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health website at http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus/
SBWIB

Business Services & Assistance for Job Creation and Facade Improvement Forgivable Loans

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SBWIB

The City of Lomita in partnership with the Lomita Chamber of Commerce and the South Bay Workforce Investment Board (SBWIB) invite you to attend this informational webinar.

The Business Services and Assistance Webinar about Job Creation and Facade Improvement forgivable loans.

When: Tuesday, March 8th
Time: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Location: Virtual event
RSVP:  https://bit.ly/3ryPCDk

Applications accepted through March 7 – April 21, 2022. 
Visit www.lomitacity.com for more information on the application process.
Additionally, hear details about SBWIB’s no cost business services to help your business grow and succeed.

REGISTER HERE
Lomita Chamber Employment Law March 2022

2022 Employment Law Update Webinar

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Lomita Chamber Employment Law March 2022

Webinar: 2022 Employment Law Update

  • Are you familiar with new regulations affecting your business?
  • Do you know if you’re in compliance with the latest laws?
  • There are many changes in employment law requirements for businesses of all sizes.

Learn from legal experts about new laws at the state and federal level that employers must comply with in 2022.

In this informative program, business attorney DeAnn Chase and employment law attorney Scott Liner will provide the latest on 2022 employment laws.

The program will cover: current Covid-19 leaves, benefits and obligations, minimum wage laws, retirement savings plans/CalSavers mandate for employers with 5+ employees, amendments to AB 5 (Dynamex) and the use of independent contractors in the workplace.

Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions and have them answered by the legal experts.

Chase Law Group is an award-winning full-service law firm supporting businesses with a wide range of practice areas to protect business and personal and proprietary assets. The firm provides legal services throughout Southern California with an emphasis on business law and employment law.

FREE For Members with a current active membership in the Lomita Chamber of Commerce (or a fellow South Bay Chamber of Commerce)
$10 for Guests

The webinar will be held on Tuesday, March 29th at 12pm to 1pm via Zoom.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED TO ATTEND

Login instructions will be provided upon registration and again via email the day prior to the webinar.

REGISTER HERE
Lomita Chamber Call for Vendors Health For All Ages 2022

Call for Vendors at Lomita Health & Wellness Fair

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Lomita Chamber Call for Vendors Health For All Ages 2022

VENDOR REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.

BE SURE TO COME ON OUT ON MAY 1ST AND ENJOY THE DAY WITH US!

Date: Sunday, May 1, 2022
Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm
Where: Lomita City Hall 
24300 Narbonne Ave, Lomita, CA 90717

Health For All Ages is free to attend and open to the public! It is a wonderful opportunity to visit with dozens of health and wellness-related vendors, purchase wellness-related products, gather information, and much more.

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Changes to Mask Mandates: Revised County Health Officer Order

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Revised County Health Officer Order February 23, 2022

The Los Angeles County Responding Together at Work and In the Community Health Officer Order has been updated (Issued Wed., February 23, 2022. Effective at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, February 25, 2022). Changes are highlighted in yellow on the document:

In light of decreasing case and test positivity rates and hospitalizations, this Order creates elective criteria for establishments, businesses, and venues to voluntarily implement to exempt either of the following from the indoor masking requirement:
Option #1 – all fully vaccinated customers, visitors and onsite workers or Option #2 – just fully vaccinated customers and visitors.
Unvaccinated or partially vaccinated persons must continue to wear a well-fitting mask in public indoor settings.
Please see the following documents for more information on the Interim Indoor Masking Policy:

Fact Sheet Interim Indoor Masking
FAQ Interim Indoor Masking
Overview of Interim Indoor Masking Policy
Business Toolkit for Masks

Other pertinent information and resources can be found on the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health website at http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus/

If you need resources or support, please contact the Chamber at hi@lomitachamber.org. We are working with our Local, County, State and other leaders and Partners to provide information and help.

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SBACC Recognizes Chamber Members Tara Nierenhausen (Community’s Child) & Larry Halvorsen (Express Employment Professionals)

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Tara Nierenhausen, Community's Child, receives Non-Profit of the Year Award
Tara Nierenhausen, Community’s Child, receives Non-Profit of the Year Award
Larry Halvorsen, Express Employment Professionals, receives Shaun Lumachi Advocacy Award
Larry Halvorsen, Express Employment Professionals, receives Shaun Lumachi Advocacy Award

Last month the South Bay Association of Chambers of Commerce (SBACC) presented Tara Nierenhausen with the Non-Profit of the Year award and Larry Halvorsen received the Shaun Lumachi Advocacy Award at its Installation Luncheon. Each year, the SBACC invites all chambers of commerce affiliated with the SBACC to make nominations for different award categories.

Community’s Child under the leadership of Tara Nierenhausen was nominated and recognized as this year’s non profit of the year. Understanding the critical role that the nonprofit sector plays in our communities, this award recognizes that when business, government and nonprofits work together, their combined efforts will better solve the social issues and needs of our communities. 

The Shaun Lumachi award is presented to an individual who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in business advocacy through their work on an issue of regional importance. Larry Halvorsen was recognized for his advocacy in the creation of AB-255, meeting with Assembly Member Al Muratsuchi and business owners to discuss challenges during the pandemic specifically regarding businesses who had a financial impact and were not getting any rent relief for their commercial space.

During the event, Mark Waronek was installed as Chairman of the Board for the SBACC and LA County Supervisor Janice Hahn installed the executive board including: Serena Josel, Kaiser Permanente South Bay; Elise Swanson, San Pedro Chamber of Commerce; Chad Maender, LAX Coastal Chamber of Commerce; Dominik Knoll, Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce; Donna Duperron, Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce; Heidi Butzine, Lomita Chamber of Commerce; Jill Dunn, Chevron; Julia Parton, Malaga Bank; Faviola Ochoa, SoCal Gas.

Is the Chamber Part of Your Marketing Plan

Is the Chamber Part of Your Marketing Plan?

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Is the Chamber Part of Your Marketing Plan

So, let’s talk about what you have planned for your marketing in 2022, and how your chamber of commerce membership fits in.

Whether you’re a for-profit company looking for new business, a not-for-profit trying to position yourself in a community, or an entrepreneur navigating the start-up journey – It starts with you, and your own growth plans.

As you look to 2022 in hopes of strengthening the return-on-investment you get from your chamber of commerce membership, we recommend that you focus on three things:

  • What Are Your Goals?
  • Where Will You Spend Your Money?
  • Who’s Responsible for Finding ROI?

For you to have a stronger 2022 with your chamber of commerce, the first thing you must do is answer these questions. Don’t just answer them in your head – put your answers on paper or on your tablet.

Second thing you must do is communicate your goals with your chamber of commerce.

What Are Your Goals?

Think of these not necessarily as goals for your chamber of commerce membership, but your general growth goals. Your goals can be supported by your participation and involvement with your chamber to gain new business, introductions, exposure/being seen as supporting, altruism/supporting the organization, tickets to attend events, speaking roles, or influence over organization activities.

Bring your business goals to the chamber and let us help you find solutions among our wide array of services and network. If we don’t have the solution, chances are we know someone who does.

Where Will You Spend Your Money?

Which chambers of commerce in your community, or in your target markets, fill your growth needs? Not all chambers of commerce are built the same, and all have different strengths and priorities.  You’ll want to look at the make-up of their membership – does it align with your prospect list – and whether this supports the visibility you want your organization to have within the community. 

We are believers in belonging to multiple organizations, and working to build strong relationships with each – nothing wrong with having a bunch of people out there looking out for your interests. And we strongly encourage you to bring your goals forward to each of those organizations as well.

Who’s Responsible for Finding ROI?

This often gets overlooked in most marketing plans but it is essential that someone is able to monitor throughout the year that value is not only being provided, but also sought after by your company. Instead of looking at the cost of your chamber membership, let’s look at the opportunity for value. Your chamber of commerce membership is an investment that you have 365 days to get a return on. How many clients will you need to get during those 365 days in order to make your money back or even 5x or 10x your investment? For some companies, one new client is enough to cover the cost of the membership. Even at the higher levels, securing the clients necessary to match the expenditure is not the lift it’s often made out to be. 

Communication and sharing your goals with your chamber so we can help you is so important.

Too many chamber of commerce memberships are purchased and ignored. Some companies often say “I joined XX chamber and didn’t get any value out of it, so I dropped after one year.” The insinuation is that the chamber didn’t provide enough value – But the reality is, most of these companies didn’t answer the questions above to put themselves in a position to succeed.

We’d be happy to connect with you for a 15-minute Zoom call, hear what you’re looking to accomplish in 2022, and walk you through how your chamber membership can be part of those goals. Book a call with us today.

Take advantage of the opportunities ahead for a great 2022. Use your chamber of commerce to help get it done.

We’re here to help if you need us.

Lomita State of City 2021 full page web

Lomita State of the City 2021

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Watch the replay

December 1, 2021 – Lomita, CA

The Lomita Chamber of Commerce wishes to thank each of our guests for joining us at the 2021 State of the City Address. Whether you attended the luncheon or watched live online, we appreciate your time to participate in this annual event.  We’re happy to share the replay at the Lomita Chamber website and YouTube channel. (The replay will also be made available at the new Lomita City website at LomitaCity.com.)

Special thank you to Mayor Mark Waronek, Mayor Pro Tem Cindy Segawa and Council Members Jim Gazeley, Barry Waite & Bill Uphoff for your participation, attendance and leadership.

 

photos courtesy of Lina Hernandez, City of Lomita

A lot of time, planning and resources go into producing events like this, especially a hybrid event. We thank all of our sponsors for your support to make this event possible.

We also want to recognize the team of talented people who made it all come together — ‘Team Lomita’ City Staff, Lomita Chamber Board & Ambassadors, Continental Gourmet, Bri’s Frozen Lemonades, Floral 101, Koven Video Productions, MB Studios and AV Productions.

We appreciate the opportunity to provide these programs and we look forward to next year!

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Lemonade Day National Announces Brianna Garcia at the 2021 National Youth Entrepreneur of the Year

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LOMITA, California (Oct. 15, 2021) – Lemonade Day Lomita winner, Brianna Garcia, will go on to represent the “Friendly City” at Houston, Texas as the 2021 Lemonade Day National Youth Entrepreneur of the Year.

Lemonade Day Lomita 2021 Bri’s Frozen LemonadesOn Saturday August 7th, the Lomita Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the City of Lomita presented the first annual Lemonade Day Lomita event. The city overflowed with 37 lemonade stands open at local businesses and locations throughout the community. Brianna Garcia was one of 60 young entrepreneurs who made the commitment to start and run a lemonade stand for a real-life entrepreneurial experience.

In the months leading up to the event, Brianna and fellow youth in the program followed a curriculum to set goals, market their product, learn to budget and find investors. Brianna had the opportunity to pitch her business idea, Bri’s Frozen Lemonades, to earn a microloan from South Bay Credit Union to help cover her business expenses.

The morning of the event, a welcoming ceremony kicked off the festivities with special guests including Lemonade Day Lomita Sponsors and Mentors, young entrepreneurs and their families. Special guests included Congresswoman Maxine Waters, LAUSD School Board Member Tanya Ortiz Franklin, Mayor Mark Waronek, Mayor Pro Tem Cindy Segawa, and Councilmember William Uphoff who visited different lemonade stands in support of our youth entrepreneurs’ businesses. Every cup sold brought smiles to the faces of our youth entrepreneurs who felt the love and support from family, friends, mentors, and the community.

Brianna worked alongside her mentor Bonnie Orona from Adam’s Chiropractic & Wellness Center who helped her gain the necessary tools and skills needed to open her small business. Brianna was thrilled with the turnout, “I was so amazed at all the people that came to my stand. I sold over 200 cups of lemonade! I had so many of my family, friends, neighbors, and patients from Adam Chiropractic come to my stand.”

Lemonade Day National Youth Entrepreneur WinnerBrianna mentioned her nerves eased as the day went on and she loved the entire experience. “From designing and making my aprons with my mom, to [building] my stand with my dad it was all great,” she stated. “I plan on continuing to help other charities with my money, and would like to keep saving to buy my own phone and maybe some Knott’s passes.” Brianna donated more than half of all her proceeds to the Marine Mammal Care Center as she hopes to make a difference in her community.

All Lemonade Day Young Entrepreneurs who submitted their business results were eligible to win prizes and awards, including a chance to advance to the National Youth Entrepreneur of the Year Contest. The national title is announced annually by Lemonade Day National, a non-profit organization committed to providing youth with a proactive experience of entrepreneurship. At the 2021 Lomita Lemmy Awards, Brianna won Highest Grossing Sales and Lemonade Day Lomita Youth Entrepreneur of the Year making her eligible to compete for the national title.

In early October, Brianna posted on social media (@brisfrozenlemonades) giving thanks and love for all the support she received from family, friends, and the community as she was named the 2021 National Youth Entrepreneur of the Year. Lemonade Day National will fly Brianna and her father to Houston, Texas for Brianna’s award presentation and to share her experience with the Lemonade Day National Board.

Lemonade Day Lomita 2021 Brianna Brianna plans to expand her lemonade business as she works on obtaining her California business and kitchen license. “Now that I have had the chance to run my own stand and see how great being an entrepreneur is I am going to continue doing it,” said Brianna. “I have several aunts, uncles, and family friends [who] have their own businesses and participate in pop ups, farmers markets, and other events. I have talked to a few of them about being able to set up once I have my permits”.

The Lomita Chamber of Commerce intends on making Lemonade Day Lomita an annual signature event bringing together the community, kids, families, businesses, youth organizations and schools in our city. This amazing experience has planted the seed for the next generation to become the business leaders, social advocates, community volunteers and forward-thinking citizens of tomorrow. For more inspiring stories, great moments and successes visit the Lemonade Day Lomita website and social media platforms at Facebook and Instagram.

 

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