Officials with the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce encourage the local business community to turn in their nominations for the 2020 Santa Clarita Valley Business Choice Awards.
Ed. Note: The following information was given to KHTS by the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce.
The SCV Chamber announced nominations for the 2020 Santa Clarita Valley Business Choice Awards will officially open from Monday, November 16 till Wednesday, December 23. Businesses have endured some of the most challenging times ever this year but have shown their grit, determination, and adaptability. Due to the pandemic, nominations will be taken for all businesses who have a story to share.
The Award categories will include, but are not limited to, businesses who have thrived, adapted, survived as well as our reoccurring award categories, Rising Star, Entrepreneurial Spirit, and Business of the Year. Finalists will be announced the week of January 4th with the honorees being announced at our 98th Annual Awards & Installation. If your business, or if you know of a business that has a story you’d like to share and is worth recognizing, make sure to submit a nomination.
The 98th Annual Awards & Installation will take place virtually on Thursday, January 28, 2021 starting at 6:00 PM for a cocktail reception and networking, with the program beginning promptly at 7:00 PM. VIP tickets will include a three-course dinner specially crafted for the event. Sponsorships and tickets are available by visiting www.scvchamber.com. Nomination forms can be requested by emailing hello@scvchamber.com.
Business After Hours Virtual Mixer – Newleaf Training and Development
Don’t miss your last chance to network before the year ends.
Our Business After Hours are back! Though we have transitioned into a virtual mixer, you still will get the opportunity to network in small groups as we did in person. We are pleased to use a platform that gives us the capabilities for in-person networking but from the comfort of our office or home. Once our event begins, you will be placed at a random table with either 4 or 6 other guests and you will be able to see and speak to them.
Donations from the event will go to the American Cancer Society.
You then will have the ability to jump from table to table, but only if there is an open seat, to speak to a different group. Looking to have a quick one-on-one session? You can use the chat feature with anyone that is in the room and invite them to a smaller table to get the chance to have a separate conversation. Small group networking, like we did in person, but from wherever you are most comfortable.
Register at www.scvchamber.com under the Events tab.
SCV Chamber Member 401(K) Retirement Plan
Being a member of the Chamber means you are a part of a vibrant business community that works together and shares opportunities and successes. The SCV Chambers new 401(k) program brings our business community together to create the ability for small and medium-sized businesses to offer cost-effective 401(k) retirement plans for their employees with substantially fewer administrative responsibilities.
The SCV Chamber has partnered with Lincoln Financial Group to oversee our new Multiple Employer Aggregation Program (MEAP) retirement plan including the plan’s important administrative, recordkeeping and fiduciary services. Locally, LBW Insurance and Financial Services, will serve as the preferred local agent for the plan helping to get more businesses enrolled in the plan to help them reduce overhead expenses and meet new state requirements. The plan is open for all Chamber-member agents to participate.
Businesses seeking more information on the new SCV Chamber Member 401(k) Retirement Plan can email hello@scvchamber.com.
2021 Required Labor Law Poster
As we look towards the new year, it’s vitally important to keep up with all the latest employment laws in California to ensure your business is compliant. Every business is required to post California Labor Law posters at their workplace.
Your required 2021 Labor Law Posters are now available for you to order. Below is our pricing:
- Laminated: $37 – Member/$45 – Non Member
- Paper: $27 Member/$35 – Non Member
The new Labor Law Posters will be available for collection at the SCV Chamber office. Please note, there is an additional cost for businesses requesting the posters be mailed.
Orders placed after stock is sold out will take 7 to 10 days to receive. If you are interested in placing an order, please email hello@scvchamber.com.
2021 Employment Law: The Road to Compliance
Doing business in California is a challenge, but understanding the rules and regulations, as well as the best practices to comply with those requirements, is an absolute necessity for any business leader to make fully informed decisions.
Please join Brian Koegle and Michael Fostakowsky from Poole, Shaffery, & Koegle for their annual Employment Law Update.
Here is what will be discussed:
- Update on COVID-19 regulations in the workplace
- Latest changes in independent contractor classification
- Wage and hour law update with best practices to avoid claims
- Review of the latest leave laws, including expanded leave for smaller employers (5+ employees)
- Additional mandatory reporting requirements for all employers
- Preview of new laws for 2021
11:30 AM – Virtual Networking
12:00 PM – Program
Registration can be completed at www.scvchamber.com under the Events tab.
Upcoming Programming
View all our upcoming programming and register at www.SCVChamber.com
December 16 | 5:00 PM | Business After Hours Virtual Mixer | NewLeaf Training & Development |
January 14 | 11:30 AM | 2021 Employment Law Update: The Road to Compliance |
January 28 | 6:00 PM | 98th Annual Awards & Installation |
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