Tag Archives: Business

Business Challenges in Simi Valley

It’s been referred to in letters to the editor, comments on this blog and Brian Dennert’s, as well as comments on the Ventura County Star. Depending on the nature of your business, moving shop to Simi Valley can be a … Continue reading

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Candidate Sojka’s Economy Bolstering Programs Approved

Sojka delivers Business Advocate, Business Roundtable for City Pro-business ‘Vision’ adopted by City Council as part of 2010-11 balanced budget SIMI VALLEY – Simi Valley City Councilman Steve Sojka announces approval of two of his proposals to bolster the local … Continue reading

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In the Simi Valley Acorn Today!

I couldn’t be more delighted about the Simi Valley Acorn article that was published in today’s paper about my efforts to shine a light on Simi Valley.  I truly hope it’s read as a humble effort.  I want very much … Continue reading

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Simi Valley and Local Businesses

Ted Mackel published one of the most interesting articles I’ve read related to the City of Simi Valley and how they work with local businesses.  As a local business owner, I definitely found his take interesting.  His first point grabbed … Continue reading

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Simi Business – Room for Change

This month, the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce will honor its selected Business and Business Person of the Year for 2008.  The honorees are chosen and like most years, the names and businesses are names and businesses you know.  I … Continue reading

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The Candidates Forum

An eventful trip, even without my video camera. I enjoyed some good presentations, some questionable ones, flirting with Barbra Williamson, cheering on Bruce Witkin, and Steve Sojka politely and professionally suggesting that I might be an asshole… he may be … Continue reading

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Regarding the Simi Chamber…

Yes, I’m miffed that I don’t get to bring my camera crew pals with me to the Candidates Forum sponsored by the Chamber next week.  But as Barbra Williamson pointed out: The Chamber of Commerce is not in the “citizen” … Continue reading

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Chamber of Commerce Denies Camera Access!!

The following says it all.  I’m extremely disappointed and let down.  —–Original Message—– From: Mike Chandler Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2008 9:43 AM To: Stacey Pistole Subject: Candidates Forum Stacey, I operate a website dedicated to broadcasting issues and news … Continue reading

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Out of Reach Candidate Forum

If you’re as fascinated with local issues as I am, you definitely want an opportunity to hear what the local candidates have to say before the November 4th election.  If you’re NOT a member of the Simi Valley Chamber of … Continue reading

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