Local Events

As Aliso Viejo businesses and surrounding communities begin to ease COVID-19 restrictions, it’s more important than ever to network with our neighbors. In a time where community support has been essential for the survival of so many companies, expanding your outreach can make a big difference. If you’ve been considering joining the Aliso Viejo Chamber … Read more

Small businesses and nonprofits in Aliso Viejo have another opportunity to take advantage of the California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program. Applications for Round 6 will be accepted starting Wednesday, April 28th at 9:00 AM through Tuesday, May 4th at 5:00 PM. The CA Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program provides grants from $5,000 … Read more

The Aliso Viejo Chamber of Commerce is partnering with organizations and businesses across Orange County for a virtual job fair on Wednesday April 7, 2021 from 10 am – 2 pm. Each participating company will have its own virtual “booth” that you can access from the comfort of your home. The virtual job fair will … Read more

Some good news for Aliso Viejo business owners and community members; the City was recently ranked the fifth safest in California! The annual report was conducted by Safewise, an independent review site that analyzes crime statistics in every state across the country. The Safewise Team ranked Aliso Viejo among their top 10, which also included … Read more

“No one ever injured their eyesight by looking on the bright side.” The Aliso Viejo Chamber of Commerce networking breakfast certainly started on the bright side with a quote meant to inspire resilience. During the monthly meeting, chamber members shared some valuable resources as well as some big accomplishments within the Aliso Viejo community. Here … Read more

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