By JohnBressler
Friday, May 23, 2014
Senator Huff Reflects on the Meaning of Memorial Day
Source: State Senator Bob Huff
Memorial Day Message from Senator Bob Huff
Monthly Archives: May 2014
Planning Commission Regular Meeting – May 28, 2014
The agenda for Planning Commission Regular Meeting dated Wednesday, 28 May 2014 has been published. Access it here:
http://fullerton.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=280
Source: City of Fullerton Meeting Agendas
Fullerton events for Friday! May 23
By mmclaughlin
Memorial day weekend is here! Find a sale, and some fun! To Do today: All Day: Programme Skate & Sound (2495 E Chapman Ave) invites you to their Memorial Day Weekend Sale – get 25% OFF all back issues in bins and all graphic novels, 15% OFF all recent back issues on the wall and […]
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Source: Inside Fullerton
Fullerton Ace Hardware’s Grand Re-Opening and Ribbon Cutting set for May 23
Fullerton Ace Hardware is reopening their front doors after 20 years of limited access, with a Grand Re-Opening Celebration and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony set for May 23, 2014, from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM, at 117 W. Commonwealth Ave., in Fullerton.
Fullerton Ace Hardware is offering a Grand Re-Opening special of 25% OFF All Merchandise! See store for exclusions. Continue reading
Huff Weekly Capitol Comment
By JohnBressler
Thursday, May 22, 2014
Legislative Update for the Week of May 19, 2014
Source: State Senator Bob Huff
Fullerton Tax Seminar for Nonprofit and Exempt Organizations
Free Seminar Offers Help from Nonprofit Experts on July 14
Nonprofit managers and others who have questions or would like more information about state tax laws are invited to attend a free tax seminar in Fullerton on Monday, July 14, 2014. California State Board of Equalization (BOE) Vice Chair Michelle Steel, the Fullerton Chamber of Commerce and California State University, Fullerton are sponsoring this free event.
Representatives from the BOE, Employment Development Department, Franchise Tax Board, and the Office of the California Attorney General will offer informative presentations on sales and use tax for nonprofits, compliance for exempt organizations, employment taxes and nonprofits, property tax exemptions and nonprofits, and regulations of charities.
Event: Free Fullerton Tax Seminar for Nonprofit Organizations
Date: Monday, July 14, 2014
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m.)
Place: California State University, Fullerton, Mihaylo College of Business and Economics, Room 1502
Registration: 1-888-847-9652 or online
Learn more about a variety of other BOE in-person classes and online seminars.
Source: Fullerton Chamber of Commerce
Engineers Honor Huff as Legislator of the Year
By JohnBressler
Los Angeles Chapter of the ACEC Salute Huff for Promoting Business Growth
Thursday, May 22, 2014
The Los Angeles Chapter of the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) has presented Senate Republican Leader Bob Huff (R-Diamond Bar) with the 2014 “Legislator of the Year” Award for both authoring and supporting legislation that will help create new jobs and business opportunities in California.
The Los Angeles Chapter cited Senator Huff for his deep understanding of infrastructure and education issues that are of importance to the engineering community and for the Senator’s efforts to create new jobs and business opportunities by increasing the number of private contracts that are awarded for state funded infrastructure projects.
“We believe in promoting an environment that results in the positive development of our local communities by influencing regulations and sources of project funding to enhance business opportunities,” said Kelly Asper, Executive Director of the ACEC Los Angeles County Chapter. “Senator Huff not only understands the importance of what we do, he is aware of the positive impact we make for Los Angeles County.”
This is the third time that Senator Huff has …read more
Source: State Senator Bob Huff
Public Education Summit
By Laura Perdew
Fullerton Chamber of Commerce has assembled a panel of local educators to join in conversation focused on trends in education affecting employers today and in the future. The Education Summit will take place on Friday, June 26 at 7:30 a.m. at the Fullerton Marriott located at 2701 E. Nutwood Ave. on the campus of Cal State Fullerton.
How are budget cuts impacting educational outcomes? What are local schools doing to remain competitive in a global environment? Can our schools continue to produce job ready employees? What is the role of Common Core in developing tomorrow’s workforce? Will changes in education delay college graduations? Learn about these questions and more at this informative summit.
Claire C. Cavallaro, dean College of Education at CSU Fullerton; Rajen Vurdien, president of Fullerton College; George Giokaris, superintendent of Fullerton Joint Union High School District; and Robert Pletka, superintendent of Fullerton School District will discuss trends in education in Fullerton and the state, which has implications for every employer. The panel will be moderated by Sarah Hill, assistant professor of political science at CSU Fullerton.
Admission is $35 for Chamber members and $50 for non-members. Breakfast is included.
Registration required by Thursday, June 19, can be made at …read more
Source: Fullerton Chamber of Commerce
CSU Fullerton Showcase Encourages Sustainability
(Source: courtesy of Cal State Fullerton)
Cal State Fullerton and its center for sustainability are joining other county agencies Saturday, May 24, in supporting the “P21 Our Future Now Sustainability Showcase.”
The 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. program at Cal State Fullerton will spotlight sustainability experiences among Orange County students from the ages of kindergarten through grade 12.
“This showcase provides an opportunity for the community to see the great work being done by Orange County schools in the area of sustainability. These primary, middle and high school students have been able to participate in hands-on experiences through the efforts and mentoring of public school teachers, faculty, students and community members,” said John Bock, professor of anthropology and director of the CSUF Center for Sustainability.
In addition to displays and exhibitions of student projects, students will speak on their research experiences. Displays and exhibits by local organizations including Discovery Science Center, Ocean Institute, CSUF Recycles, U-ACRE, and Fullerton Arboretum also will be featured.
State Sen. Lou Correa, Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva and Mike Matuda, superintendent of the Anaheim Unified High School District, are among the speakers during the morning program in the Titan Student Union.
Program sponsors include: the Orange County Department of …read more
Source: Fullerton Chamber of Commerce
Volunteers Needed: CSUF STEM Event for 4-6 Graders
By Laura Perdew
Cal State Fullerton is looking for volunteers for the Kids 2.0 STEM Showcase, geared toward 4th-6th graders interested in science, technology, engineering, arts and math. The event is being held at CSUF on June 1.
Volunteers are needed to assist with:
Shift 1: 8 a.m.-noon – set-up, directional assistance, exhibit activities
Shift 2: 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. – registration, survey collecting, exhibit activities, lunch assistance
Shift 3: 2-6 p.m. – survey collecting, exhibit activities, tear-down
For more information, contact Leslie Dods by Friday, May 23 at 949.296-5729 or leslie@newportbeachandco.com.
*Participants must be 12 years old or older to volunteer*
Source: Fullerton Chamber of Commerce