More than a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses continue to struggle through every twist and turn. Some have been forced to close while others have had to scale back or change their operations. Even with federal and local relief efforts, we’re long past the point where our neighbors need us. Here are some ways … Read more

Small businesses in Aliso Viejo looking for COVID-19 relief are in luck. This week, President Biden announced SBA will establish a 14-day, exclusive PPP loan application period for businesses and nonprofits with fewer than 20 employees. This will give lenders and community partners more time to work with the smallest businesses to submit their applications. … Read more

While COVID-19 cases in Southern California are finally trending in the right direction, it’s impossible to predict when things will begin to get back to normal. Virtual meetings and networking have become a way of life for people across the globe, and that’s why it’s important to understand the nuances of this new tool. Whether … Read more

The Aliso Viejo Chamber of Commerce showed plenty of love for the community during the February AVCC Networking Breakfast. The virtual meeting started with an inspirational quote from new board member Dave Stefanides. He reminded everyone of the importance of not sweating the small stuff and letting the little things go. “If it won’t matter … Read more

Despite remaining in the most-restrictive purple tier of California’s four-tier pandemic tracking system, many businesses in Aliso Viejo including restaurants, gyms and hair salons are now allowed to reopen. After the stay-at-home order was lifted on Monday, January 25th, many local businesses at venues like “The Row” in the Aliso Viejo Town Center are ready … Read more

As the Aliso Viejo Chamber of Commerce welcomes all businesses in and around our community, we also share important information from time to time. We wanted to share news with you that may help you plan or help the growth of your business in 2021. Aliso Viejo businesses are now able to apply for the … Read more

With 2020 behind us, it seems things can only get brighter in the year ahead. Whether it’s a personal resolution, career transition or business goal, about 45% of Americans make a New Year’s resolution. Unfortunately, many people lose their willpower along the way. Did you know only about eight percent of those people stick with … Read more

With a new year comes a changing of the guard in the Aliso Viejo Chamber of Commerce. Al Soley will succeed Jim Sidaris as the chamber’s president on January 1st, 2021. Sidaris spent the last two years as the chamber’s leader. Solely is no stranger to the AVCC; he joined the chamber seven years ago … Read more