On the refreshing morning of Wednesday, February 21, 2024, Chamber and board members, accompanied by representatives from Senator Josh Newman, Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva, and Orange County Supervisor Doug Chaffee's office, joyously gathered with the Visionworks store staff and managers from across southern California to partake in the celebratory ribbon-cutting event of the new Fullerton store.

During the event, store manager Rob Melendez shared his enthusiasm, highlighting the remarkable buzz surrounding the store since its mid-December opening. He expressed gratitude for the warm reception and overwhelming support received from the vibrant Fullerton community.

Rob also shared a noteworthy milestone, mentioning that over the past three months, the store's optometrist has attended to more than 550 patients, surpassing the usual expectations. It's evident that the Fullerton community has embraced the new store with open arms, making it a truly remarkable journey since its inception.

The rain and stormy weather did not stop Tuesday's dedicated business professionals from attending this month's Business Mixer at the renamed restaurant Madero in Fullerton.

We celebrated the onboarding of new chamber members: Dustin Cole, Navigators, and Rashid Gilanpour, Transworld Business Advisors. Board Chair Jessica Fernandez of Southern California Edison and Board Member Karla Vargas of Chase Suite Hotel presented them with their membership plaque, certificate, and badge.

The event Door Prize Raffle donors were: Sally Mabbott, Urban Air, Leanna Forcucci, Madero 1899 Cocina Cantina, and NOCC. The lucky winners were: Stephanie Jukic, The Eli Home, Jennifer Diehn, Bio-One Orange, and Ryan Medici, The Eli Home.

Dr. Bob Pletka, Dr. Rob Coghlan, and Mike McAdam from the Fullerton Elementary School District were present to enthusiastically announce the receipt of a 2.5 million dollar bond/grant.

For contractors and businesses catering to educational institutions seeking exciting opportunities, please reach out to Mike McAdam, Director of Purchasing, Warehouse, Contracts & Reprographics, at michael_mcadam@myfsd.org.

Join us for our upcoming Business Networking Luncheon at the new Chamber HQ Office, situated at 6601 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, CA 90621, on March 12th. Secure your spot quickly, as seating is limited. Additionally, we'll be commemorating the Chamber's 131st birthday with a delightful cake from Portos.

🏃‍♂️ Reserve Your Spot Today!

Act quickly to secure your spot before it's too late! Make sure to mark Tuesday, March 12th, on your calendar and reserve your spot at this networking extravaganza that you won't want to miss. The connections forged here could play a crucial role in shaping the future of your business.

Additionally, we'll be celebrating our 131st belated birthday, so be sure to save some room for cake!

From Navy SEAL training to Estate Planning Attorney and flying on a Chamber rescue mission.

Past Chamber Chair Marty Burbank, Esq., shares his journey from Navy SEAL training to becoming a Navy diver, which is just the beginning of his remarkable story. Marty took an unconventional path to the legal profession, and now, as an accomplished Estate Planning Attorney, he brings a unique perspective to this ChamberTalk podcast episode.

DECA Students Need Industry Professionals to Serve as Volunteer Judges in Anaheim!

On March 8th and 9th, California DECA students will be competing at California DECA’s State Leadership Conference at the Anaheim Marriott. Students will compete in areas of business and need Chamber members to serve as volunteer judges for their competitions. For more information, please visit

The DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC) is the culmination of the DECA year.

Those who place at the California State Leadership Conference will join over 20,000 high school students from around the country to compete at DECA's International Career Development Conference on April 28th, 29th, and 30th at the Anaheim Convention Center.

Newly enhanced sponsorship packages for the 2024 City of Fullerton State of the City are available. Call (714) 871-3100 or email jennifer@nocchamber.com for details.

State of the City Sponsors