The Mission Viejo Activities Committee (MVAC) is proud to announce the return of a unique event for Mission Viejo and surrounding communities. Up in the Air – Mission Viejo Takes Flight will take place on Saturday, March 3, 2012, from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. on the Green next to the Norman P. Murray Community Center. This exciting event will showcase everything that goes Up in the Air or uses air to operate. Examples include planes, kites, bubbles, balloons, pinwheels, and more.

This fun family event will include professional kite flyers synchronizing kites to music, disc dog shows, various flying contests, non profit food booths, exhibitors and entertainment. Over the years, the MVAC has implemented many annual events including the Fourth of July Celebration and Santa’s Arrival. Up in the Air was offered for the first time in April of 2011 and was well received by the community. The event was an overwhelming success with more than 2,500 participants. As a result of its success, the event allowed us to support local non-profits, furthering their success and purpose within the community.

As with any free event we are seeking individuals and businesses to get involved with the success of this program. We anticipate at least 2,500 people in attendance at the event and even more exposure throughout the community in various marketing publications. The MVAC is a 501c3 non profit organization and all contributions are tax deductable. Please look through the attached benefits of partnering with us on this event and consider supporting this wonderful event in Mission Viejo.

Thank you in advance for your support of family programs and we look forward to hearing from you. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact Mark Nix at 949-413-9369 or MKNX@aol.com.

Respectfully,
Mark Nix
Up in the Air Committee
TAX ID #: 95-3756238

Sponsorship packets can be found at www.mvactivities.com

And to learn more about Mission Viejo and other OC cities, visit OrangeCountyResourceGuide.com

Today’s post comes from Norm Bour, a blogger with the  NewportBeachPatch, CoronaDelMarPatch, and LagunaNiguelPatch.  

Norm is a 30 year veteran entrepreneur, specializing in creating workshops in partnerships with cities, chambers, nonprofits and associations. www.OPISnetwork.com

For the past several years I have been monitoring and reporting on  how the public feels about the “trustworthiness” of small business.  I  was pleasantly surprised in 2009 when I shared in workshops that small  businesses had a higher degree of confidence over virtually all other  “institutions”, including organized religion, the educational system, TV  and all media outlets, banks and certainly Congress and major  companies.

The Gallup organization has been doing these types of surveys since  1973 and small business has consistently been close to or at the top  level. The latest survey backs that up and it seems that 64 percent of the  American public trust small business owners and is surpassed only by the  military with 78 percent. The complete survey can be viewed at http://www.gallup.com/poll/148163/Americans-Confident-Military-Least-Congress.aspx. Following small business is Police departments with 56 percent and at the bottom with a dismal 12 percent; Congress.

In reviewing the historical averages since 1973, the top two, the  military, with 67 percent and small business with 62 percent have remained consistent  as have the BOTTOM ones which are Congress, Big Business and HMO  organizations.

So, putting numbers aside let’s find out WHY Americans trust small  business more than any other organization that they regularly deal with:

#1) They are just like me and you.

The cliché of the “Ma & Pa” store is not just a cliché; it really  means that the owners can be a husband and wife or any derivation of  family that owns a business. The business can be a local restaurant,  nail salon, dry cleaner, car repair place or any other types that you  can imagine. In many cases they have been in the family for years or  even decades and this business is their livelihood. The service you get  is probably better than at a bigger chain store and that sense of  belonging and identity may keep you going back for years.

#2) You can talk to them and they listen.

How many times have you had a dispute with a major company and drove  yourself crazy getting it resolved? Big Business can be unwieldy to work  with and it may be difficult to get satisfaction working through 800  numbers or overseas call center in case you have a conflict or dispute.  Small business cares and they understand that one unhappy customer can  create many more, as can a happy one.

#3) Convenience

Small business in many cases is not that small at all, but generally  they are more proximate in your life and local enough to be within your  travel route. The corner hardware store that you can walk in to and talk  with someone that knows your needs is a valuable magnet that keeps you  coming back for more. The definition of what constitutes a small  business can be whatever you think it means. SBA defines it as a  business with less than 500 employees, but for most of us it means that  you can speak with someone in charge and feel some degree of  communication and comfort.

If you are a small business owner, congratulations! YOU are what  fuels the economy, so take the confidence that the public feels for you  and be the best you can be and keep the trend going.

Happy New Year and Welcome to 2012!

Part of our service involves collecting stats and factoids on state & county trends in population, migration, shopping patterns – things that can impact your business.

In the past year, California experienced the largest population gain since 2008 – up 260,000. OC added 27k in population—a 1% increase & the biggest local gain since ’01, marking the 1st time OC grew faster than CA since the year 2000 and the 1st time since ’01 the county had more people move in than out.

OC home sales increased 9.5% between 8/10 and 8/11. OC housing prices are expected to rise 34.6% between now and 2017. With current median house prices near $430,000 that represents a gain of $148,780 in six years.

In 2011 Measure M receipts rose 6.5% – twice the annual growth seen in the previous 19 years. Since these funds derive from sales tax, this is a sign that OC residents are shopping again. An improving local economy helped the county’s appeal to outsiders.

These trends suggest that OC looks like a better place to live. To see why many families decide to make Orange County their home, watch the video at http://www.welcomeexpress.com/life-in-the-oc.html

Directing newcomers to your business is a smart marketing strategy. Today’s newcomers have good credit and money in the bank.  Learn how Welcome Express can help you reach the newcomer market.

Sources:

State, OC Adding People by Jonathan Lansner; Orange County
Register 12-9-11

The Demographic Research Unit Report, California
Department of Finance

The UCLA Anderson Forecast

DataQuick Information Systems

Orange County Realtor®, The official publication of OCAR, December 2011

A Basic Listing is always free, but from now until January 30, 2012, receive an enhanced listing for FREE!

Here’s how to get your free enhanced listing:

1.  Go to http://www.OrangeCountyResourceGuide.com/listmybusiness. Go to Step One and click Business Account Listing. Choose a user name & password and enter your business information.  Click Submit and a confirmation email will be sent to you.

2.  Click on the confirmation link in your email.  Enter your user name and password. Click Add Listing.

3.  Choose “Free” then enter the information you want posted on your directory listing.  Enter Happy2012 in the Promotion Code box and Submit.

4.  Allow 24-48 hours for your ad to be approved and upgraded to an enhanced listing.
When notified, log into http://www.OrangeCountyResourceGuide.come and click on Directory Advertiser Log-in, near the top of the page.  Enter your user name and password, click login.  Select View/Edit (located to the right of your listing) then Edit Listing to take advantage of the enhanced features.

**Your enhanced listing will run for 3 months.  At the end of the 3 month period, you will have the opportunity to continue the enhanced listing for the regular fee or revert to the basic listing for free.

Local Orange County Businesses Join Together to Support the Local Thanksgiving Day Running Tradition

DANA POINT, Calif. – Nov. 8, 2011 – With race day approaching in just a few weeks, the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce and RUN Racing, organizers of the Dana Point Turkey Trot, are pleased to announce sponsors for this year’s race: AT&T; BuildingOnline; City of Dana Point, the presenting sponsor; Clif Bar & Company; Dana Point Chamber of Commerce; Collins Holdings LLC; Cox Communications; The Dana Point Harbor; The Dana Point Times; Dick’s Sporting Goods; Hodel Briggs Winter LLP; Independence Bank of San Juan Capistrano; Lantern Bay Village; Mahé; Mix1; Ohana Preschool; Renaissance ClubSport of Aliso Viejo; Second Harvest Food Bank; South Coast Water District; Sunsets Cabo Beach; The Strand at Headlands; Subway of Laguna Beach; Taste of Brews Dana Point; The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel; Vintage Marina Partners; and Vivos Fitness.

The Dana Point Turkey Trot, named one of America’s best Thanksgiving Day runs by Fitness Magazine, attracts more than 16,000 participants, including friends and family, to its 5K, 10K and Kids’ Gobble Wobble. This year, the Dana Point Turkey Trot has made race enhancements to improve the Southern California tradition, including wave starts based on anticipated race times to alleviate congestion, stroller-specific wave starts, and widening of the lane for the finish-line shoot. In addition, the Dana Point Turkey Trot will host a two-day health and fitness expo and finish line festival for all participants. The health and fitness expo, held on Nov. 23 and 24, will offer an abundance of exhibitor booths featuring the latest and greatest the fitness and health industry has to offer, as well as industry expert speakers.

The Dana Point Turkey Trot is still accepting sponsors for this year’s event, including title sponsorship, Friends of the Turkey Trot and expo exhibitors. With registration numbers surpassing previous years, sponsors of the Dana Point Turkey Trot are able to reach tens of thousands of runners, athletes and community members, and millions more through media impressions, all while making a  vital impact on the Orange County community and local economy.

The Dana Point Turkey Trot is also helping to fundraise for the Dana Point 5th Marine Regiment and Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County, accepting donations on the website and through the on-line registration system. The Dana Point Turkey Trot is currently providing a registration discount to all active duty Camp Pendleton Marines, as well as offering the community the opportunity to sponsor a Thanksgiving Day dinner for the Dana Point 5th Marine Regiment personnel and their families.

For more information about the 34th annual Dana Point Turkey Trot and to become a sponsor, visit http://www.turkeytrot.com and follow the event on Twitter at http://twitter.com/turkeytrot and Facebook at http://facebook.com/danapointturkeytrot. Turkey Trot participants and supporters are encouraged to download the Dana Point Turkey Trot Cause Layout at http://www.causelayouts.com/DanaPointTurkeyTrot/. For every original download of the Facebook layout, $1 will be donated to the Dana Point Turkey Trot.

About the 34th Annual Dana Point Turkey Trot:

Produced by the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce in partnership with RUN Racing, the Dana Point Turkey Trot is the nation’s sixth largest turkey trot in the country. Named one of America’s best Thanksgiving Day runs by Fitness Magazine, the Dana Point Turkey Trot has become an Orange County tradition, attracting more than 16,000 participants, including friends and family, in its 5K, 10K, Kids’ Gobble Wobble, and two-day health and fitness expo. Featuring scenic routes through picturesque Dana Point Harbor and Doheny State Beach, the Turkey Trot offers something for every member of the family. The Dana Point Turkey Trot is a USA Track & Field (USATF) sanctioned and certified event and a 2011 USATF Southern California Championship 10K Race. The Dana Point Turkey Trot is helping to fundraise for Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County and the Dana Point 5th Marine Regiment, accepting donations for each through the on-line registration. The Dana Point Turkey Trot is currently offering a registration discount to all active duty Camp Pendleton Marines, as well as a Thanksgiving Day dinner for the 5th Marine Regiment personnel and their families. For more information, to register for a race, or to become a sponsor, visit http://www.turkeytrot.com

Business owners in towns and cities all over the world form Chamber of Commerces to advocate on behalf of the business community. Orange County is home to a plethora of chambers, all serving the unique needs of their population.  Take some time to look at your local chamber and see not only how they can help you and your business, but also, what you as a local business person can also bring to them.

South Orange County Regional Chambers of Commerce

Since 1969 the South Orange County Regional Chamber of Commerce has been recognized as the premier business organization dedicated to creating a vibrant business community, advocating on behalf of business, helping business grow and prosper, while preserving a quality of life for residents and visitors to enjoy.

Irvine Chamber of Commerce

Thirty years after being incorporated, the Irvine Chamber stands at roughly 800 members strong. The chamber’s continued success has played an important part in creating an attractive environment for major companies who now make Irvine their home.

Lake Forest Chamber of Commerce

The Lake Forest Chamber of Commerce is a volunteer-driven professional organization committed to promoting and supporting its member businesses and the surrounding community.  To accomplish their mission they create unique networking and strategic partnering opportunities, proactively market their member businesses, and offer opportunities for growth through professional development.

Ladera Ranch Chamber of Commerce

We are dedicated to supporting the needs of the local Ladera Ranch based businesses, at-home businesses as well as businesses that want to have influence into the Ladera Ranch community and the developing community of Rancho Mission Viejo.

Our goal is to keep costs to the participating businesses low and the value from a membership very high. We’ll do this with great events and networking opportunities. And the funds raised go back into the community for local charities and community needs such as schools and community members in need.

Mission Viejo Chamber of Commerce

The Mission Viejo Chamber of Commerce is a membership organization for businesses and professionals in our community and the surrounding area. The Chamber strives to create leadership and support for local businesses, strong partnerships between businesses, social and networking functions, and help with marketing your business.

Laguna Niguel Chamber of Commerce

The objective of the Laguna Niguel Chamber of Commerce is to create an understanding of and an appreciation for the business community, a concern for their problems, to educate and represent them in city, county, state or national legislative and political affairs. It is our goal to promote business and community growth and to expand the income potential of all business in the trade area. We seek programs of a civic, social and cultural nature designed to increase the functional values of Laguna Niguel.

San Juan Chamber of Commerce

The San Juan Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit membership based organization dedicated to economic development and enhancing the community of San Juan Capistrano.

Here at the Chamber of Commerce we strive to create and promote a climate where business can operate in a productive and profitable manner.  We are not just an event Chamber but we are very active and do offer many networking  and promotional opportunities for all to share their business and for visitors to find what their heart desires. Being both a Chamber and visitor center we are a bridge between the lookers and the providers.

SanClemente Chamber of Commerce

San Clemente has a vast network of people and businesses that help turn its wheels of production, making the city an economically viable home for its residents, and a desirable destination for visitors. However, behind the machine of business in all its forms, a particular set of people aid in its organization, and help promote the general welfare and prosperity of the area business community—the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce.

Don’t see your city’s chamber on this list? Not to worry, take a look at this Quick Link to locate your local Chamber of Commerce.

Today’s post comes from Norm Bour, a blogger with the  NewportBeachPatch

Most of you “unemployables” know WHO you are and WHAT you are, but you may not know what you do. That’s OK. Once you acknowledge that the J-O-B channel is not for you then it’s a matter of applying Socrates Concept of “Know Thyself.”

You may see signs and symptoms and recognize that some of us sickies; those who are always looking for Opportunity. That cause is Discontentment. It’s discontentment in watching things happen the “same old way”; watching people with less skills do boring things all day and you having to march to the same beat. One of our new partners has been a wonderful experiment in watching entrepreneurship unfold before my eyes.

Gitonga Kanampiu is an interesting man, and the only person I ever met that does not know his date of birth. In the bush of Kenya where he was born, the date and the weight and the length of the child is insignificant. All that matters is the healthiness. He came to the United Sates as an exchange student in the 70′s, became an accountant by trade, got an MBA (actually two) and got involved with nonprofit organizations in many areas of finance. As the CFO of Easter Seals he helped them on many telethons and over the years has written hundreds of grants for as much as $40M dollars. Life was good, but he was unsettled and wanted more and about 18 months ago he left his very well paying job to venture on his own. He struggled to find his niche for quite some time and now is the CEO of Nonprofit Development Alliance which is designed to keep nonprofits out of trouble and teach them how to operate like a business. The quote he shared came back to me as I was watching SHINE: “Rather than work for Easter Seals I would rather help create 100 little Easter Seals.”

The Discontentment haunts many of us and many more that don’t know what to do about it. To quote Henry David Thoreau, “Most men lead lives of quiet desperation and go to the grave with the song still in them.” Speaking for myself I know that I was a horrible employee. Always looking to change things or improve things or just plain unsettled. If I couldn’t find that rapture in the job I usually tried it after hours in some form of business venture which usually failed. I had the desire and the drive, but what was lacking was the focus, the vision and the direction. Having a mentor would also
have been a big help.

Are you a Closet Entrepreneur? There is only one way to find out and that is to try it out and see if the shoe fits. There is no lack of opportunity out there and plenty or need and many that will share and teach and mentor and motivate. As someone that discovered the cause of his illness late in life I encourage you to soul search sooner than later. If a bushman in Kenya can find his calling from halfway across the world, you should have no valid excuses.

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3rd Thursdays” Chamber Mixer Event at Proud Mary’s Restaurant to Toast the Launch of It’s Your Business

DANA POINT, Calif. – September 7, 2011 – The City of Dana Point, the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce and Dana Point Police Services invite the local community to the kick-off celebration of It’s Your Business on Thursday, September 15, 2011, at Proud Mary’s Restaurant in the Dana Point Harbor. It’s Your Business is a newly established Dana Point initiative that aims to identify the needs of the local business community, address those needs in a timely and professional manner, and prepare for the future through proactive and ongoing dialogue.

It’s Your Business launched in August with a survey asking local businesses for feedback on what they feel is going well in Dana Point, and in what areas there are opportunities for enhanced services. With over a dozen of survey responses submitted in just the first few days, the Dana Point Business Services Team immediately went to work making enhancements to address the feedback, ranging from increased patrol in high speed areas to new signage. The It’s Your Business survey will be available through November 9, 2011, but businesses are encouraged to submit their responses right away so the team can get to work on taking action. All businesses that participate will receive a response and a window decal to display their Dana Point pride.

The It’s Your Business kick-off celebration is open to the entire business community. The event, part of the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce’s “3rd Thursdays” Mixer, will be at Proud Mary’s Restaurant, located at 34689 Golden Lantern Street in Dana Point, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Attendees will have the opportunity to network, complete surveys on-site, and enter to win a prize drawing, sponsored by Proud Mary’s Restaurant. The cost, which includes two drinks and hors d’oeuvres, is $12 for Dana Point Chamber members and $22 for potential members. Business professionals interested in attending may RSVP to the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce at (949) 496-1555. For more information about Proud Mary’s Restaurant and its harbor view, Jimmy Buffett atmosphere, and breakfast and lunch menu, visit www.proudmarysdp.com.

More information and the It’s Your Business survey is available at www.itsyourdpbusiness.com. Businesses can join in on the conversation on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itsyourdpbiz and Facebook at http://facebook.com/itsyourdpbiz.

About the Dana Point Business Services Team:

The Dana Point Business Services Team is an alliance comprised of the City of Dana Point, the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce and Dana Point Police Services. The team is launching It’s Your Business, a program to evaluate the needs of local businesses in order to better serve them and foster their success. For more information, visit www.itsyourdpbusiness.com.

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Orange County Advertiser is proud to feature a blog post from Robert Pagliarini. Robert is the author of The Other 8 Hours:  Maximize Your Free Time to Create New Wealth & Purpose and the No. 1  bestseller Six-Day Financial  Makeover. He has appeared as an expert on 20/20, Good Morning America, Dr.  Phil, ABC Morning News, and in The Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, Money  Magazine, and many others. Robert is the president of Pacifica Wealth Advisors,  Inc., a boutique wealth management firm specializing in sudden money recipients.  He is a Certified Financial Planner and has a master’s degree in financial  services.

How much better would your life be if you were unbreakable? If you knew that no  matter what happened that you would survive and persevere — and that maybe you’d  even come out a little better? We cannot escape pain, difficulty, failure,  tragedy, and heartache. Sooner or later it will find us despite our best efforts  to protect ourselves. Instead of trying to bob and weave  what life throws  at us, I’d rather have the comfort of knowing that I can take life’s best shot  and be able to get back up and move forward. To me, that’s empowerment. Having  that kind of personal fortitude and resilience is a game changer. Instead of  being dogged by fear and uncertainty, you will have inner peace and confidence  that you will survive.

The American Psychological  Association (APA) focused their research on resilience after the tragic events of 9/11. Resilience, according to the APA,  is the ability to adapt well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats,  and from sources of stress such as work pressures, health, family or  relationship problems. They found that a resilient person is not only able to  handle the crisis of the moment more effectively, but that they are also able to  recover and get back on their feet more quickly.

According to the APA, you can create more personal resilience with these ten  tips:

1. Make connections. Personal resilience  doesn’t mean it’s all up to you. Having good relationships with close family  members, friends, or others is critical to resilience and well-being.  When tragedy strikes, the worst thing you can do is avoid friends and loved  ones. Start cultivating your relationships today, so when you need support, you  have a whole network of people to help.

2. Avoid seeing crises as insurmountable  problems. Don’t fall into the trap of all-or-nothing thinking, which  says that everything is either perfect or terrible. There are always shades of  gray. Focus less on the past and more on the future you want. Also, look for  exceptions. In Solution  Focused Therapy, exceptions are those times when the problem is  gone or at least not as bad. Are there times in the current crisis you’re your  problems don’t feel so insurmountable?

3. Accept that change is a part of living.  Know that whatever you’re going through others have experienced before. You are  not alone — change, in whatever form, is a natural part of life.

4. Move toward your goals. When the present  is difficult, focus on a better future. What do you want your life to be? What  goals do you have that you can start moving toward?

5. Take decisive actions. Avoid checking  out by taking whatever control you have over your situation and doing something  (however small) about it.

6. Look for opportunities for  self-discovery. One of my favorite sayings is “Sometimes you win and  sometimes you learn.” Tragedy and pain can be an opportunity to re-evaluate your  life — where you’ve been and where you want to go. Ask yourself the tough  questions and look for ways to grow.

7. Nurture a positive view of yourself. Be  careful how you talk to yourself. Don’t accept blame when it isn’t warranted.  Focus on your strengths and abilities to get you through.

8. Keep things in perspective. When  something bad happens, it can color all aspects of our life. Your job is to put  it into perspective. Don’t let one bad event taint your view of the other areas  in your life.

9. Maintain a hopeful outlook. While easier  said than done, just watch how you explain or think about your situation. As  ancient Greek philosopher said, “People are not disturbed by things, but by the  view they take of them.” When possible, take the more positive and optimistic  view.

10. Take care of yourself. Do what you can  to sleep well and eat  well. Try to get some exercise and do things you enjoy. If you feel  like nothing is enjoyable, do things that make you feel less horrible. In short,  be nice to yourself.

Being unbreakable doesn’t mean that you can’t cry or need to act tough or  mask your feelings by putting on a happy face. Being unbreakable means you give  yourself the freedom to break, knowing you have the tools to put yourself back  together again.

Read more: http://moneywatch.bnet.com/career-advice/blog/other-8-hours/become-unbreakable-10-tips-to-create-more-personal-resilience/2680/#ixzz1XHWZ4x8U

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It’s Your Business Survey Launches Today to Capture New Insight into the Dana Point Business Community

DANA POINT, Calif. – On the heels of its nationally recognized program, Hide It, Lock It or Lose It, the City of Dana Point, in conjunction with the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce and Dana Point Police Services, is pleased to launch It’s Your Business, an initiative created by the newly formed Dana Point Business Services Team. It’s Your Business aims to identify the needs of the local business community, address those needs in a timely and professional manner, take action to best serve businesses, and prepare for the future through proactive and ongoing dialogue.

It’s Your Business kicks off today with an initial survey asking local businesses for feedback. The survey will shed light on what businesses feel is going well, and in what areas there are opportunities for enhanced services. The team is committed to responding and taking action on the survey responses to make the Dana Point the best it can be for businesses.

“We recognize that Dana Point businesses have a voice and we want to hear from you,” said Mark Levy, Chief of Police Services, City of Dana Point. “This initiative started with a focus on business safety, and quickly grew into a comprehensive program designed to meet the needs of our local business community. The responses to the survey are just the first step in the process of fostering an ideal working environment.”

From networking or noise levels to code enforcement or business safety, no concern or compliment is too big or too small. The deadline for the It’s Your Business survey is Wednesday, November 9, 2011, but businesses are encouraged to submit their responses as soon as possible so the team can get to work on taking action. All businesses that participate will receive a response.

More information and the full It’s Your Business survey is available at www.itsyourdpbusiness.com. The Dana Point Business Services Team will also be making personal connections with the local business community over the next few months at networking events, office visits and through email communication. Businesses interested in learning more about It’s Your Business and obtaining a hard copy survey may contact Christy Teague at the City of Dana Point – (949) 248-3519; Cassie Levine at Dana Point Police Services – (949) 248-3581; or Laura Ouimet at the Chamber of Commerce – (949) 496-1555. Businesses can join in on the conversation on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itsyourdpbiz and Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Its-Your-Business-Dana-Point/232728180098505?sk=wall.

About the Dana Point Business Services Team:

The Dana Point Business Services Team is an alliance comprised of the City of Dana Point, the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce and Dana Point Police Services. The team is launching It’s Your Business, a program to evaluate the needs of local businesses in order to better serve them and foster their success. For more information, visit www.itsyourdpbusiness.com.

For a snapshot of all of Orange County’s cities, please visit OrangeCountyResource Guide.com