Get To Know Our New AVCC Board Member, Brandon Mellor

A well-known face at Compass Bible Church has become a staple at Aliso Viejo Chamber of Commerce meetings this year. Brandon Mellor serves as the Director of Communications for the Aliso Viejo based church and has also taken on the role of AVCC Board Member in 2021. Brandon told the AV Chamber that he’s most … Read more

New COVID Guidelines and Vaccinations in Aliso Viejo

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

Get To Know Our New AVCC Board Member, Dave Stefanides

Member of the Month: Dave Stefanides

As the chief executive for Orange County Realtors, the largest local realtor trade association in California, Dave Stefanides is taking on an additional role in 2021. Dave will serve as a Board Director for the Aliso Viejo Chamber of Commerce in the new year. Representatives from Orange County Realtors are no stranger to serving the … Read more

Aliso Viejo Chamber Holds First Meeting Of The New Year

The Aliso Viejo Chamber of Commerce met for the first time in the new year with its new president, Al Soley. “I have a lot of energy and hope for the future,” said Soley during Tuesday morning’s Zoom meeting. Those weren’t the only words of encouragement shared during the Chamber’s monthly networking breakfast, as Board … Read more

Tax Credits Available For Local Businesses

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

What You Should Consider When Making Your New Year’s Resolution

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

Meet The New AVCC President, Al Soley

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

How The AVCC Supports Local Business 

It’s been a trying year for people across the globe as a worldwide pandemic took hold of our lives and made us all slow down. Despite the devastation and frustration, people found ways to come together and support one another from checking on their neighbors to supporting their local businesses. The Aliso Viejo Chamber of … Read more

An “Ugly” Tradition Goes Virtual | AVCC Annual Holiday Breakfast

The Aliso Viejo Chamber of Commerce held their annual ugly sweater holiday breakfast despite the ongoing pandemic. This year, however, things got ugly virtually. The holiday tradition has become a favorite among members. From Mickey Mouse to Game of Thrones, the sweaters were certainly creative, but ultimately, Hamid and Natalie Chaudhry of Cognito Consulting took … Read more

What The New Regional Stay At Home Order Means For Aliso Viejo

This week, Governor Gavin Newsom announced a new Regional Stay at Home Order that could take effect in Orange County as early as Saturday. The Stay at Home Order begins at 12:59 pm on December 5th, which means if a region falls below a 15 percent ICU threshold, it will have 24 hours to implement … Read more

Mary Kay’s Hillary Millard-Briggs | Our Aliso Viejo Chamber Of Commerce Member Of The Month

You’ve probably seen Hillary Millard-Briggs driving around Aliso Viejo in her pink Cadillac, but if you haven’t had the opportunity to meet her in person, you’re missing out on her smile that shines just as bright as her car. This Mary Kay Sales Director not only helps locals feel beautiful but also dedicates much of … Read more

What Orange County’s Purple Tier Guidelines Mean For The Upcoming Holiday

As of Monday, November 16th, 2020, Orange County is one of several areas across the state to move back to California’s most restrictive Purple Tier. According to California Governor, Gavin Newsom and the California Department of Public Health, this directive was put in place to address the significant increase of lab confirmed COVID-19 cases and … Read more

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