ATTACHMENT#1
Pro
ject Name: City-Chamber Contract
AG
REEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF
THOUSAND OAKS AND
GREATER CONEJO VALLEY CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE
THI
S AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 1 st day of July 2025, by and between the CITY OF THOUSAND OAKS, a municipal corporation (herein referred to as “City”), and GREATER CONEJO VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (herein referred to as “Chamber”).
City an
d Chamber agree as follows:
1. RE
TENTION AS CHAMBER
City hereby retains Chamber, and Chamber hereby accepts such engagement, to perform the services described in Section 2. Chamber warrants it has the qualifications, experience, and facilities to properly and timely perform said services.
2. DES
CRIPTION OF SERVICES
The services to be performed by the Chamber are as follows:
Pr
ofessional services in conjunction with providing business-related services within the community to supplement the services provided by the City to support the local business community and are more particularly set forth in the Scope of Services, attached as Exhibit “A,” which is incorporated herein by reference.
3. COM
PENSATION AND PAYMENT
(a) Maximum and Rate. Except for authorized extra services (pursuant to Section 3c), the total compensation payable to Chamber by City for the services under this Agreement SHALL NOT EXCEED the sum of One Hundred Twenty -six Thousand
Dollars ($126,000) for 2025-2026 and One Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand Three Hundred Dollars ($132,300) for 2026-2027 for a not-to-exceed amount totaling Two Hundred Fifty-e ight Thousand Three Hundred Dollars ($258,300 ) for the stated two-year period.
(b) Payment. The Chamber shall provide City with written verification of the
actual compensation earned, in a form satisfactory to City's Project Manager. The annual amount due shall be paid in four equal quarterly payments. The quarterly payments shall be due and payable on the first day of the month of September, December, March, and June. All payments shall be made within 30 days after City’s approval of the invoice.
(c
) Extra Services. Additional work not reasonably encompassed by the Scope of Services described in Section 2 may be agreed upon only by execution of a written Amendment to this Agreement. No liability or right to compensation for extra services shall exist without such Amendment.
4. CITY PROJECT MANAGER
The services to be performed by Chamber shall be accomplished under the general direction of, and coordinated with, City's “Project Manager,” as the staff person is designated by City from time to time, and who presently is Haider Alawami.
5. T
ERM, PROGRESS AND COMPLETION
The term of this Agreement is from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027, unless term of this Agreement is extended, or the Agreement is terminated as provided for herein.
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hamber shall not commence work on the services to be performed until (i) Chamber furnishes proof of insurance as required by paragraph 8 below, and (ii) City gives written authorization to proceed with the work provided by City’s Economic Development Manager.
All annual services shall be completed by June 30, 2026, and June 30, 2027, respectively.
6. P
ERSONAL SERVICES/NO ASSIGNMENT
This Agreement is for professional services, which are personal to City. Danielle Borja is deemed to be especially experienced and shall be directly involved in performing, supervising or assisting in the performance of this work. This key person shall communicate with, and periodically report to City on the progress of the work.
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his Agreement is not assignable by Chamber without City's prior written consent.
7. HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNITY
(a) Hold Harmless for Chamber’s Damages. Chamber holds City, its elected officials, officers, agents, employees and volunteers, harmless from all of Chamber's claims, demands, lawsuits, judgments, damages, losses, injuries or liability to Chamber, to Chamber's employees, to Chamber’s contractors or subcontractors, or to the owners of Chamber's firm, which damages, losses, injuries or liability occur during the work or services required under this Agreement, or performance of any activity or work required under this Agreement.
(b) Defense and Indemnity of Third- Party Claims/Liability. Chamber shall indemnify, defend with legal counsel approved by City, and hold harmless City, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers from and against all liability including, but not limited to, loss, damage, expense, cost (including without limitation reasonable legal counsel fees, expert fees and all other costs and fees of litigation) of every nature arising out of or in connection with Chamber’s negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct in the performance of work hereunder or its failure to comply with any of its obligations contained in the Agreement, except such loss or damage which is caused by the sole or active negligence or willful misconduct of City. Should conflict of interest principles preclude a single legal counsel from representing both City and Chamber, or should City otherwise find Chamber’s legal counsel unacceptable, then Chamber shall reimburse City its costs of defense, including without limitation reasonable legal counsel fees, expert fees and all other costs and fees of litigation. The Chamber shall promptly pay City any final judgment rendered against City (and its officers, officials, employees and volunteers) with respect to claims determined by a trier of fact to have been the result of Chamber’s negligent, reckless or wrongful performance. It is expressly understood and agreed that the foregoing provisions are intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the law of the State of California and will survive termination of this Agreement.
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hamber’s obligations under this section apply regardless of whether such claim, charge, damage, demand, action, proceeding, loss, stop notice, cost, expense, judgment, civil fine or penalty, or liability was caused in part or contributed to by an Indemnitee. However, without affecting the rights of City under any provision of this Agreement, Chamber shall not be required to indemnify and hold harmless City for liability attributable to the active negligence of City, provided such active negligence is determined by agreement between the parties or by findings of a court of competent jurisdiction. In instances where City is shown to have been actively negligent and where City’s active negligence accounts for only a percentage of the liability involved, the obligation of the Chamber will be for that entire portion or percentage of liability not attributable to the active negligence of City. (c) N onwaiver. City does not waive, nor shall be deemed to have waived, any indemnity, defense or hold harmless rights under this section because of the acceptance by the City, or the deposit with the City, of any insurance certificates or policies described in Section 9.
8. MI
NIMUM SCOPE AND LIMIT OF INSURANCE
Without limiting Chamber’s indemnification of City, and prior to commencement of the Work, Chamber shall obtain, provide, and maintain at its own expense during the term of this Agreement, and any extension thereof, policies of insurance of the type and amounts described below and in a form that is satisfactory to the City.
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overage shall be at least as broad as:
(a
). Commercial General Liability (CGL): Chamber shall, at Chamber's sole cost and expense and throughout the term of this Agreement, and any extensions thereof, carry General Liability insurance coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services form CG 00 01 in an amount not less than $2,000,000 per occurrence, $4,000,000 general aggregate for bodily injury, personal and advertising injury and property damage, including without limitation, blanket contractual liability.
(b
). Automobile Liability: Chamber shall, at Chamber's sole cost and expense and throughout the term of this Agreement, and any extensions thereof, carry Automobile Liability insurance coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services form CA 00 01 or the exact equivalent covering bodily injury and property damage for all activities of Chamber arising out of or in connection with the work to be performed under this Agreement, including coverage of any owned, hired, non-owned, or rented vehicles, in an amount not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit for each accident.
(c). Worker’s Compensation: Chamber shall, at Chamber's sole cost and expense and throughout the term of this Agreement, and any extensions thereof, carry workers’ compensation statutory benefits as required by law with employer’s liability limits no less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury or disease. Chamber shall submit to City, along with the certificate of insurance, a Waiver of Subrogation endorsement in favor of City, its officers, agents, employees and volunteers for all work performed by Chamber, its employees, agents and subcontractors.
Other Insurance Provisions
The insurance policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:
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dditional Insured Status
The City, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers are to be covered as additional insureds on the CGL policy with respect to liability arising out of work or operations performed by or on behalf of the Chamber including materials, parts, or equipment furnished in connection with such work or operations. General liability coverage can be provided in the form of an endorsement to the Chamber’s insurance (at least as broad as ISO Form CG 20 10 11 85 or if not available, through the addition of both CG 20 10 and CG 20 37 if a later edition is used. The provision shall also apply to any excess liability policies.
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y’s R igh ts o f Enfo rcem en t
In the event any policy of insurance required under this Agreement does not comply with these specifications or is cancelled and not replaced, City has the right but not the duty to obtain the insurance it deems necessary, and any premium paid by City will be promptly reimbursed by Chamber, or City will withhold amounts sufficient to pay premium from Chamber’s payments. In the alternative, City may cancel this Agreement.
Cit
y’s R igh t to Re vise Sp e cif icat io n s
The City reserves the right at any time during the term of the contract to change the amounts and types of insurance required by giving the Chamber ninety (90) days advance written notice of such change. If such change results in substantial additional cost to the Chamber, the City and Chamber may renegotiate Chamber’s compensation.
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rimary and Non-Contributory Coverage
For any claims related to this Agreement, Chamber's insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects City, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by City, its officers, officials, employees or volunteers shall be excess of Chamber's insurance and shall not contribute with it and shall be at least as broad as CG 20 01 04 13.
No
tice of Cancellation
Each insurance policy required above shall provide that coverage and shall not be canceled, except with notice to the City.
Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions
Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City.
City may require the Chamber to provide proof of ability to pay losses and related investigations, claim administration, and defense expenses within the retention.
Ac
ceptability of Insurers
All insurance policies shall be issued by an insurance company currently authorized by the Insurance Commissioner to transact business of insurance in the State of California, with a current A.M. Best’s rating of no less than A: VII, (unless otherwise acceptable to the City).
Wai
ver of Subrogation
All insurance coverage maintained or procured pursuant to this Agreement shall be endorsed to waive subrogation against City, its officers, officials, employees or volunteers or shall specifically allow Chamber or others providing insurance evidence in compliance with these specifications - to waive their right of recovery prior to a loss. Chamber hereby waives his own right of recovery against City and shall require similar written express waivers and insurance clauses from each of its subcontractors. Copies of these waivers shall be submitted to City prior to commencement of work.
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ms Made Policies
If any of the required policies provided coverage on a claims-made basis:
(a). Th
e Retroactive Date must be shown and must be before the date of the Agreement or the beginning of contract work.
(b). I
nsurance must be maintained, and evidence of insurance must be provided for at least five (5) years after completion of the work required under this Agreement. (c). If
coverage is canceled or non-renewed, and not replaced with another claims- made policy form with a Retroactive Date prior to the Agreement effective date, Chamber must purchase “extended reporting” coverage for a minimum of five (5) years after completion of Agreement work.
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rification of Coverage
Chamber shall provide City with copies of certificates (on City certificate form or an Accord form as modified per City direction) for all policies, with the appropriate named additional insured coverage and an endorsement that they are not subject to cancellation without 30 days prior written notice to City. All certificates and endorsements are to be received and approved by City before work commences. However, failure to obtain the required documents prior to the work beginning shall not waive Chamber's obligation to provide them.
City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements required by these specifications, at any time.
Subcontractors
Chamber shall require and verify that all subcontractors maintain insurance meeting all the requirements stated herein, and Chamber shall ensure that City is an additional insured on insurance required from subcontractors. For CGL coverage, subcontractors shall provide coverage with a form at least as broad as CG 20 38 04 13.
9. RELATION OF THE PARTIES
(a) Chamber is and shall at all times remain as to the City a wholly independent contractor. The personnel performing the services under this Agreement on behalf of Chamber shall at all times be under Chamber's exclusive direction and control. Neither City nor any of its officers, employees, agents, or volunteers shall have control over the conduct of C hamber or any of C hamber's officers, employees, or agents except as set forth in this Agreement. C hamber shall not at any time or in any manner represent that it or any of its officers, employees or agents are in any manner officers, employees or agents of the City. C hamber shall not incur or have the power to incur any debt, obligation or liability whatever against City, or bind City in any manner.
(b) No employee benefits shall be available to C hamber in connection with the performance of this Agreement. Except for the fees paid to Chamber as provided in the Agreement, City shall not pay salaries, wages, or other compensation to Chamber for performing services hereunder for City. City shall not be liable for compensation or indemnification to Chamber for injury or sickness arising out of performing services hereunder.
10. CORRECTIONS
In addition to the above indemnification obligations, Chamber shall correct, at its expense, all errors in the work that may be disclosed during City's review of Chamber's report or plans. Should Chamber fail to make such correction in a reasonably timely manner, such correction shall be made by City, and the cost thereof shall be charged to Chamber or withheld from any funds due to Chamber hereunder.
11. TERMINATION BY CITY
City Manager or his or her designee may, upon 90 calendar days written notice, terminate without cause any portion or all the services agreed to be performed under this Agreement. If termination is for cause, no advance notice need be given. In the event of termination, Chamber shall have the right and obligation to immediately assemble work in progress for the purpose of closing out the job. All compensation for actual work performed and charges outstanding at the time of termination shall be payable by City to Chamber within 30 days following submission of a final statement by Chamber unless termination is for cause. In such event, Chamber shall be compensated only to the extent required by law.
12. ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL PAYMENT CONSTITUTES RELEASE
The acceptance by Chamber of the final payment made under this Agreement shall operate as and be a release of City from all claims and liabilities for compensation to Chamber for anything done, furnished, or relating to Chamber's work or services.
Acceptance of payment shall be any negotiation of City's check or the failure to make a written extra compensation claim within 10 calendar days of the receipt of that check.
However, approval or payment by City shall not constitute, nor be deemed, a release of the responsibility and liability of Chamber, its employees, subcontractors, agents and Chambers for the accuracy and competency of the information provided and/or work performed; nor shall such approval or payment be deemed to be an assumption of such responsibility or liability by City for any defect or error in the work prepared by Chamber, its employees, subcontractors, agents and Chambers.
13. AUDI
T OF RECORDS
At any time during normal business hours and as often as it may deem necessary, Chamber shall make available to a representative of City for examination of all its records with respect to all matters covered by this Agreement and will permit City to audit, examine and/or reproduce such records. Chamber will retain such financial records, time sheets, work progress reports, invoices, bills and project records for at least two years after termination or final payment under this Agreement.
14. W
AIVER; REMEDIES CUMULATIVE
Failure by a party to insist upon the strict performance of any of the provisions of this Agreement by the other party, irrespective of the length of time for which such failure continues, shall not constitute a waiver of such party's right to demand strict compliance by such other party in the future. No waiver by a party of a default or breach of the other party shall be effective or binding upon such party unless made in writing by such party, and no such waiver shall be implied from any omissions by a party to take any action with respect to such default or breach. No express written waiver of a specified default or breach shall affect any other default or breach, or cover any other period, other than any default or breach and/or period specified. All the remedies permitted or available to a party under this Agreement, or at law or in equity, shall be cumulative and alternative, and invocation of any such right or remedy shall not constitute a waiver or election of remedies with respect to any other permitted or available right of remedy.
15. CO
NFLICT OF INTEREST
Chamber is unaware of any City employee or official that has a financial interest in Chamber's business. During the term of this Agreement and/or as a result of being awarded this Agreement, Chamber shall not offer, encourage or accept any financial interest in Chamber's business by any City employee or official.
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ONSTRUCTION OF LANGUAGE OF AGREEMENT
The provisions of this Agreement shall be construed according to its common meaning of purpose of providing a public benefit and not strictly for or against any party. It shall be construed consistent with the provisions hereof, in order to achieve the objectives and purposes of the parties. Wherever required by the context, the singular shall include the plural and vice versa, and the masculine gender shall include the feminine or neutral genders or vice versa.
17. M
ITIGATION OF DAMAGES
In all situations arising out of this Agreement, the parties shall attempt to avoid and minimize the damages resulting from the conduct of the other party.
18. GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement, and the rights and obligations of the parties, shall be governed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Should litigation occur, venue shall be in Superior Court of Ventura County.
19. TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
S ervice Provider shall provide City with a complete Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification, Form W -9, as most recently issued by the Internal Revenue Service.
20. NO
N-APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS
Payments due and payable to Chamber for current services are within the current budget and within an available, unexhausted, and unencumbered appropriation of City funds. In the event City has not appropriated sufficient funds for payment of Chamber services beyond the current fiscal year, this Agreement shall cover only those costs incurred up to the conclusion of the current fiscal year.
21. MODIFICATION/AMENDMENT OF AGREEMENT
Any amendment, modification, or variation of the terms or tasks of this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be effective only upon the mutual written approval by the City Manager, or his designee, and Chamber.
22. USE O F THE TE RM “CIT Y”
Reference to “City” in this Agreement includes City Manager or any authorized representative acting on behalf of City.
23. PERMITS AND LICENSES
Chamber, at its sole expense, shall obtain and maintain during the term of this Agreement, all appropriate permits, licenses, and certificates that may be required in connection with the performance of services under this Agreement.
24. CAP
TIONS
The captions or headings in this Agreement are for convenience only and in no other way define, limit or describe the scope or intent of any provision or section of the Agreement.
25. AUTHORIZATION
Each party has expressly authorized the execution of this Agreement on its behalf and bind said party and its respective administrators, officers, directors, shareholders, divisions, subsidiaries, agents, employees, successors, assigns, principals, partners, joint ventures, insurance carriers, and any others who may claim through it to this Agreement.
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NTIRE AGREEMENT BETWEEN PARTIES
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xcept for Chamber's proposals and submitted representations for obtaining this Agreement, this Agreement supersedes any other agreements, either oral or in writing, between the parties hereto with respect to the rendering of services and contains all the covenants and agreements between the parties with respect to said services.
27. P
ARTIAL INVALIDITY
If any provision in this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will nevertheless continue in full force without being impaired or invalidated in any way.
28. NO
TICES
Any notice required to be given hereunder shall be deemed to have been given by depositing said notice in the United States mail, postage prepaid, and addressed as follows:
TO
CITY: Attention: Haider Alawami
Economic Development Manager
City of Thousand Oaks
2100 Thousand Oaks Boulevard
Thousand Oaks, California 91362
TO
CHAMBER: Attention: Danielle Borja
President/CEO
Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce
600 Hampshire Road
Westlake Village, California 91361
29. S
IGNATURES
(a) Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which together shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
(b) Scanned Signatures. In the event that any signature is delivered by facsimile transmission or submitted electronically as a scanned image (i.e. files with .pdf, .tiff or .jpeg extensions), such signature shall create a valid and binding obligation of the party executing (or on whose behalf such signature is executed) with the same force and effect as if such facsimile or scanned signature page were an original thereof.
(c) Digital/Electronic Signatures. This Agreement may be executed through the use of digital or electronic signatures provided they meet the requirements of the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce (ESIGN) Act and the California Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA) and are produced using a City-approved method. The presence of an electronic signature on this document shall be construed as the parties’ consent to do business electronically.
30. LEVINE ACT COMPLIANCE
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alifornia Government Code section 84308 (Levine Act) prohibits any Thousand Oaks City Council member from participating in any action related to a contract, agreement, or franchise agreement if the councilmember receives a campaign contribution totaling more than $500 (aggregated) from the party, or any financially interested participant who actively supports or oppose the matter within the previous twelve (12) months. Councilmembers must also disclose any eligible campaign contribution received on the record of the proceeding.
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ouncilmembers are also prohibited from soliciting, accepting or directing campaign contributions totaling more than $500 (aggregated) from the applicant or party, an agent of the applicant /party, or financially interested participant who actively support s or opposes the matter within the previous twelve (12) months, and twelve (12) months following the date a final decision on the contract/agreement is made.
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he Levine Act also requires parties to a contract, agreement, or franchise agreement to disclose any campaign contribution over $500 (aggregated) within the preceding twelve (12) months by the party to the agreement, contract, or franchise agreement. The Levine Act does not apply to contracts under $50,000, competitively bid, labor, pr personal employment contracts. An agent to the Service Provider is prohibited from making any contributions whatsoever during this time period.
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n order to assure compliance with these requirements, Service Provider has provided the disclosure requirements identified in the Levine Act Disclosure Form, attached as Exhibit C, incorporated herein by reference in compliance of these requirements.
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ervice Provider shall also be responsible for understanding and complying with requirements of Government Code section 84308, which prohibits parties to an agreement, as well as their agents and representatives, from contributing more than $500 (aggregated) to a City Council member of the City of Thousand Oaks for the twelve (12) months prior to the award of the Agreement, and the twelve (12) months following the award of this Agreement. An agent to the Service Provider is prohibited from making any contr ibutions whatsoever during this time period. Where applicable, Service Provider shall disclose any post award campaign contributions prior to seeking an amendment to this Agreement.
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oncurrence and witness whereof, this Agreement has been executed by the parties effective on the date and year first above written.
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REATER CONEJO CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE
Rondi Guthrie, Chair
Kimberly Tharpe, Secretary
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ITY OF THOUSAND OAKS
David Newman, Mayor
ATTEST:
Laura B. Maguire, City Clerk
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PPROVED AS TO ADMINISTRATION:
Andrew P. Powers, City Manager
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PPROVED AS TO FORM:
Office of the City Attorney
Tracy Friedl, Assistant City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Th
e following outlines the services proposed by the Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 fiscal years as part of a two-year agreement that would commence on July 1, 2025, and would expire on June 30, 2027.
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NSIDERATION
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he mission of the Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce continues to be focused on enhancing the profitability of businesses in the most thoughtful and strategic ways; with an emphasis on the economic recovery efforts surrounding the effects of COVID 19 and identifying economic opportunities for the local businesses.
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he Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce was reaccredited at the 5- Star level by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Fall of 2021; 1of 6 chambers in California and 122 nationwide. The Chamber ranked #2 on THE LIST of Chambers of Commerce in the San Fernando Business Times.
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is important to note that the Chamber also provides significant services to non-members as well. The Chamber takes a universal approach providing a deep menu of services and benefits for those that join, but also for those who do not and prefer a la carte approach.
Advocacy efforts for the business community at the Federal, State and regional level leveraging longtime partnerships with CalChambers and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce also benefited members and non-members alike.
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conomic Development Services
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upport retention/expansion of existing businesses by serving as a local business liaison, connecting businesses to community resources and relationships that will foster their economic success. Activities to include but not limited to:
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onduct one-on-one, or small group meetings, to continuously identify the needs of the business community and specific industries.
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rovide welcome information to new business license owners containing community contacts and resources.
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ultivate and maintain regional partnership with business serving nonprofits for educational opportunities.
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ct as a liaison between businesses and City to resolve business issues. • W
ork directly with educational institutions regarding workforce needs: LVUSD, CVUSD, California Lutheran University, Pepperdine University, CSU Channel Islands, and Moorpark College.
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dvocate for a vibrant, resilient, and economically attractive, local business environment.
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rograms and Events
• Quar
terly mixers to facilitate productive networking opportunities. • H
ost a combination of Spotlight Breakfasts that feature high- level panel discussions alongside traditional networking breakfast programs.
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ategory-exclusive Networking Groups available for Member businesses. • P
rovide Chamber Members with an avenue to announce their presence in the community-at-large through groundbreaking events and ribbon cutting ceremonies. • M
aintain a robust calendar of signature events providing recognition and promotional opportunities, including:
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XPO to promote economic development and showcase local food and beverages.
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egional Economic Forecast highlighting local/state economic trends. o R
ecognition Gala honoring eight award categories.
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nder Forty Awards honoring young professionals in the community. o P
roduce the annual “State of the City” Thousand Oaks for members of the community, employees of the City and business/education/nonprofit leaders. • H
ost a variety of groups and committees for business community engagement, such as:
o Legi
slative Roundtable provides a setting for dialogue on public policy issues. o E
ducation Committee coordinates networking between businesses and education.
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merging Leaders provides a platform for young professionals to connect and volunteer.
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onejo Senior Resource Network supports the needs of the senior community.
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arketing
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aintain Chamber website (visited by 60K+ unique users annually) to provide business community resources and highlight the partnership between the Chamber and the City. • U
tilize active social media channels to promote the local business community:
Facebook (4.2K+), Instagram (3K+) , and LinkedIn (1K+). • I
ssue Weekly View and Capital Connection (monthly) e- newsletters – 3 .5K+ subscribers.
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itch to local press outlets showcasing businesses/programs in Thousand Oaks and the region.
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utreach/Community Support
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ontinue to actively recruit and sustain membership of businesses in Thousand Oaks. • P
rovide monthly reports to the City Council on Chamber activities and overall business climate.
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erve on the Board of the Tri -County Chamber Alliance to provide a voice for the business community within the central coast region.
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upport regional tourism activities and strategic planning (duties under separate contract.
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hamber Foundation
• Lea
dership Conejo; a nine-month leadership program comprised of 25-30 designed to enhance the leadership skills and strengthen relationships of local and regional leaders. • A
dminister grant program supporting local non-profits.
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he Chamber will provide the City with an Annual Report within ninety (90) days of the close of each fiscal year on the “State of the Chamber” that will summarize the Chamber’s activities and achievements.
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