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BUSINESS INSIDER P r o m o t i n g a n d e n h a n c in g b u s i n e s s w i t h i n t h e C e r r i t o s a re a
Volume XIV, Issue IX
April 2017
Will You be Replaced by a Robot? It wasn’t that long ago that robots existed only in the world of science fiction. Today, you can find robots performing surgery, assembling cars, and even serving you coffee. It’s true, robots are now replacing human workers in a wide variety of jobs. In fact, a recent article noted that 51 percent of current job activities could be performed by machines. Does that mean jobs could be taken over by machines? Yes and no. You may think that most of the jobs shifted to automation would be of the less-skilled variety. Wrong! Robots will be replacing white-collar jobs as well. Added up, this could mean nearly $3 trillion in wages. So, which jobs are more likely to end up automated? A 2016 report by McKinsey & Company claims that jobs with “predictable physical work” are more likely to be replaced than those that are more unpredictable in nature. What’s “predictable physical work”? McKinsey gives examples of welding, assembling, or packaging. Unpredictable work consists of construction, forestry, and raising animals.
State of the District Luncheon
Chamber and community leaders were given an overview of the ABCUSD by Supt. Dr. Sieu and the District’s executive team. Pictured here: Councilmember Jim Edwards, School Board Member Maynard Law, School Board Member Olympia Chen, School Board President Chris Apodaca, Superintendent Dr. Mary Sieu, Mayor George Ray, Mayor Pro Tem Naresh Solanki, and School Board Vice President Soo Yoo More on Page 8
Believe it or not, the manufacturing sector doesn’t hold the top spot when considering automation. That spot belongs to the service industry. The food industry is particularly “ripe” for automation where about half of labor time is predictable physical work. The retail sector may also see automation in areas like logistics, stock management, and packaging. Both the food and retail industries are seeing some level of automation with the advent of the self-checkout lanes. However, some retailers have been reluctant to move forward with self-checkout or have eliminated them altogether.
Business Conference
Data collection and processing is a prime example of where automation could save countless hours. McKinsey points out this type of activity could affect the financial services and insurance industries, where about 50 percent of the current workforce’s time is spent on collecting and processing data.
Fiesta on the Fairways Golf Classic
Areas that are least likely to see automation are those that involved decision-making, planning, or creativity. The health
Los Coyotes Country Club - Buena Park
“Disaster Preparedness” Thursday, April 6, 2017 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts 12700 Center Court Drive - Cerritos
Let’s Do Lunch!
“Lucile's Smokehouse BBQ ” Wednesday, April 19, 2017 11:30 am - 1:00 pm 11338 South Street - Cerritos
Monday, May 1, 2017 12:00 pm Shot-gun start
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Cerritos Regional Chamber of Commerce · 13259 E. South Street · Cerritos, CA 90703 phone: (562) 467-0800 · fax: (562) 467-0840 · chamber@cerritos.org · www.cerritos.org
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From April Fool's Day - Good Friday - Easter Sunday Administrative Professional's Day! So much to celebrate and be thankful for! Starting with - April Fool's Day - it is an International day of silliness - starting back in the early 1500's and ending with Administrative Professional's Day which was started back in 1952. And of course there is Good Friday & Easter Sunday in between - which is celebrated in many ways by many different Religions and Nationalities as well. I am always fond of April Fool's Day - It was my Mom's birthday - I think that it is awesome to be born on that day! Now that I have Grandchildren – Easter is fun again! Teri Bazen It is time for Easter baskets - Stuffed Easter Bunnies & Candy Board Chair and hiding Easter Eggs and celebrating with family - Children 2016-2017 make life FUN! Administrative Professional's Day (aka Secretary's Week) - It is nice to have a day or a week to celebrate the people who work for you and that help make your Business successful. At our office we have Employee Appreciation Breakfast on the last day of the month - just to let our guys know how much they are appreciated - they always look forward to it. We also celebrate birthdays - we have a cake of their choosing on their actual birthday. It is nice to be appreciated! Wishing you a Wonderful Busy month - Enjoy - Teri
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Executive Committee Board Chair TERI BAZEN Norwalk-La Mirada Plumbing DR. MARK CHUNG Sleep & Lung MD ANN GRIFFO ABC Unified School District BRIAN JONDLE Hub International Insurance Services GINA COLE Legal Shield Past Board Chair RONALD JOHNSON Irvine University
Board Members JAE LEE Rose Hills Memorial Park & Mortuary PAUL MOTENKO Stacked Restaurants JB D’SOUZA Calmet Services ALEXANDER KHANANASHVILI Obesity Solutions KEN KRAUS Los Cerritos Center DESMOND THOMPSON Lexus of Cerritos JONATHAN MATSON Matson Architects, Inc. MAHA RAYAN Union Bank GIGI MANZANILLA Primerica
Staff SCOTT SMITH President/CEO JILL OVARD Operations Manager MAY PEITZSCH Member Benefits Coordinator CLARENCE FUQUA Bookkeeper
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CERRITOS REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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CITY OF CERRITOS
Proudly Present
Disaster Preparedness Business Conference
Thursday, April 06, 2017 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts
Session Topics “PrepareU” Essentials needed to be prepared Presented by Jane Dean, RN American Red Cross
“PrepareBiz” Disaster plans for businesses Presented by Cassie Trost American Red Cross
“Earthquakes—Shake it Up” What could trigger the next disaster Presented by Dr. Mark Chung, MD American Red Cross - Local Physician
“Recovering—What You Need to Know” Restoration & Clean Up Presented by Ryan Ramirez & Briana Gonzales ServPro—Cerritos/Hawaiian Gardens
Cerritos Businesses, Residents & Chamber Members: $10 per person Includes Continental Breakfast and Lunch Sponsor Display Exhibitors Available - $100 RSVP Required - Conference registration is limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis Register: Online: www.cerritos.org · Phone: 562.467.0800 · Email: chamber@cerritos.org
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Upcoming Events APRIL 6
“DISASTER PREPAREDNESS BUSINESS CONFERENCE”
9:00 am - 1:30 pm Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts
12 HIRING & FIRING WORKSHOP Presented by: Ann K. Smith, Esq.
8:30 am - 10:00 am Cerritos Library - Skyline Room
19 LET’S DO LUNCH Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-b-que 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
MAY 1
FIESTA ON THE FAIRWAYS GOLF CLASSIC
12:00 Shotgun Start Los Coyotes Country Club Golf Course - Buena Park
TBD
STATE OF THE CITY LUNCHEON 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts
THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2017 4-7 PM NO COST TO ATTEND DOUBLETREE BY HILTON NORWALK 13111 SYCAMORE DR., NORWALK
WEAR PURPLE TO SUPPORT THE CERRITOS REGIONAL CHAMBER
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New Chamber Members Please join us in welcoming these new Members to the Chamber of Commerce.
INSPERITY Darwin Vande Hoef 2211 Michelson Dr. #540 Irvine, CA 92612 310-951-0632 www.insperity.com
CAPC, INC. Carolyn Reggio 7200 Greenleaf Ave. #170 Whittier, CA 90602 562-693-8826 www.capcinc.org
FOUR SEASONS BUFFET Opening Summer of 2017 Jason Sun 11471 South St. Cerritos, CA 90703 www.fsbuffet.com
MOD PIZZA Opening Soon! Aadi Nickels 453 Los Cerritos Center Cerritos, CA 90703 www.modpizza.com
UNSTOPPABLE AWARDS Anissa McNeil 1141 S. Diamond Bar Blvd. #834 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 213-454-0608 www.unstoppableawards.org
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Member Anniversaries 40 Years or More Los Cerritos Center
30 Years or More
Civic Member - Sherman & Gloria Kappe
20 Years or More ABC Adult School
10 Years or More
Certified Phone Solutions Concordia Lutheran Church Cosmetic Surgery & Laser Center
5 Year or More
Northwood University Insta Graphic Systems La Quinta Inn & Suites Funeraria Del Angel Bellflower Mortuary
1 Year or More
VapeRev One Stop Tax Athens Services White House Catering Nakamura Notary Service Sanchez Restaurant & Catering The Koll Company/Plaza Tower ABCUSD Education Foundation Los Angeles Federal Credit Union
Thank you for your continued membership!
CRYSTAL
BRONZE George Ray
DIAMOND
SILVER
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Colonial Life – Durity Insurance Services Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Colonial Life – Durity Insurance Services 18000 Studebaker Rd. # 320 Cerritos, CA 90703 562-278-1808 www.coloniallife.com A Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening Ceremony was held at Colonial Life – Durity Insurance Services on March 31st. Colonial Life started in 1937 as Mutual Accident Company which sold Accidental Life Coverage. The earliest employees were mostly comprised of women who understood the struggles others were going through. The company became Colonial Life in 1939 and the mission was the same as it is today – to help America’s workers preserve the vitally important things they work so hard to build. Colonial Life offers the following insurances for employers and individuals: accident, cancer, life, critical illness, dental, disability, and hospital indemnity. To learn more about what Colonial Life has to offer, simply call or stop by their office, and the staff at Colonial Life – Durity Insurance Services would be happy to assist you.
A.J. Padelford & Son, Inc. Apartment Association A’Roma Ristorante Avenue 3 Pizza B & B Stables Bloomfield Dental Center Blooming Borba Investment Realty, Inc. Broad Wealth Management Browning Mazda Calmet Services CareMore Health Plan Cerritos Acura Cerritos Auto Square Dealerships Association Cerritos Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Civic Member – Harold Bazarian Civic Member – Brad Beach Civic Member – Henry Huen Civic Member – Bob & Marianne Hughlett Community Family Guidance Center Concordia Lutheran Church Concordia Lutheran Pre-School CTA Travel Daum Commercial – Sam Chu Dental Care of Cerritos Diana Needham, Realtor – Berkshire Hathaway Diana Seerdsma – Seerdsma Team Real Estate Edible Arrangements El Aviso Magazine
El Rocoto Peruvian Restaurant F&M Bank Five Star Express Car Wash Fred H. Matsumoto, DDS Frontier Communications Funeraria Del Angel Bellflower Mortuary Gardens Regional Hospital & Medical Center Golden State Water Company Goldilocks HealthFirst Medical Group, Inc Heartland Institute of Financial Education Holiday Inn – Long Beach Airport Insta Graphic Systems La Quinta Inn & Suites LBS Financial Credit Union Legal Shield – N. Gina Cole Lifegard Aquatics Los Angeles Federal Credit Union Los Cerritos YMCA Luna Grill Matson Architects, Inc.
McKenna VW Cerritos Metropolitan Water District of Southern CA Native Visions Norm Reeves Ford – Lincoln – Hyundai Norm Reeves Honda Obesity Solutions Off Street Café Oreck Clean Home Center Our Lady of Fatima School PIH Health Planet Fitness – Hawaiian Gardens Production Facilities Unlimited Qwikresponse Radiant Mortgage Bank Sall Research Medical Center Servpro of Cerritos Sheraton Cerritos Hotel Towne Center Sleep & Lung MD Soroptimist International of Artesia-Cerritos State Farm Insurance - Ken Inouye Su Casa - Ending Domestic Violence The Koll Company/Plaza Tower The Sign Factory Triton Tax Walmart Western Building Maintenance Westport Escrow
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Lexus of Cerritos Desmond Thompson Fleet Manager
Pepsi
SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES Premiere Sponsor
$3,500
PLAYER PACKAGES Super Player Package
$800
Title recognition, 2 foursomes, corporate and golf cart signage & more
4 Green Fees, 2 Carts, 4 Putting Contest Attempts, 4 Lunches, 4 Dinners, 1 Tee Sign
Cart Sponsor
Single Player
$2,500
Company name on all golf carts, 2 foursomes and sponsor Signage & more
Eagle Sponsor
$1,500
6 players, corporate signage, hole and tee sign sponsor & more
Birdie Sponsor
$1,000
1 foursome, corporate signage and tee sponsor & more
Course Sponsor
$500
Company logo on course hole signage at all 9 holes
Banquet Sponsor
$500
Company logo on all banquet signage Display table with company information and 4 dinners
$185
1 Player Package, 1 Putting Contest Attempt, Lunch & Dinner
Hole Sponsor
$250
Display table with company’s info & staff at one hole
Restaurant Hole Sponsor Display table with food samples & staff at one hole
Tee-Sign Sponsor
$125
Company’s name displayed on a Tee-Sign at one Hole
Fiesta Package
$ 40
40 Raffle Tickets, 3 Mulligans, 2 Additional Putting Attempts
Dinner Only Tickets Mexican Buffet & Awards Banquet at 5:00 pm
$ 35
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State of the District Luncheon ABC Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Mary Sieu presented the State of the District Luncheon, an annual update on the ABC Unified School District, on March 29th at the Sheraton Cerritos Hotel. Dr. Sieu shared with the audience the school district’s goals, programs, and academic accomplishments. Luncheon sponsors included ABCUSD, Farmers & Merchants Bank, Los Cerritos Center, ABC Education Foundation, Cerritos College, Trinity Worldwide Reprographics and Kaiser Permanente. A special thank you to Centerpiece Sponsor Heartland Institute of Financial Education.
Amanda Blanton—Farmers & Merchants Bank, Anthony LeBlanc— Radiant Mortgage, Diana Herrara—Farmers & Merchants Bank, and Oscar Velasco—LBS Financial Credit Union
The ABC Education Foundation served as a sponsor at this year’s event.
The future of education is so bright that the team from Cerritos College has to wear shades! Cerritos College served as a sponsor at this year’s event.
Ken Kraus—Los Cerritos Center, Dr. Mary Sieu—ABCUSD, Briana Gonzales—ServPro, Anthony LeBlanc—Radiant Mortgage, with former Cerritos Mayor Gloria Kappe
Michelle Soto—Sheraton with Elizabeth Soto and Irma Macias—Trinity Worldwide Reprographics
Former Cerritos Mayor Gloria Kappe, Assistant City Mgr. Kathy Matsomoto, City Manager Art Gallucci, with Steve Vicencia—HUB Insurance Services
Jerry Bernstein and Janet Beach from the Gateway Guardian
Supt. Dr. Sieu with School Board Member Chen and Mayor Ray
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Not a golfer? Not a problem!
"Non-golfers" don’t have to miss the fun at this year's Fiesta on the Fairways Golf Classic. Take a golf lesson with a Los Coyotes Country Club Golf Course Golf Pro!
MONDAY, MAY 1, 2017
Los Coyotes Country Club Golf Course - Buena Park 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Your chance to learn how to golf on a renowned course
Introductory 90-minute group golf lesson Learn how to swing, chip & putt Golf clubs available or bring your own
Have fun & enjoy activities
Treat yourself to a massage, snacks & beverages Opportunity to win great raffle prizes
The fun continues with dinner & drinks Join the golfers at the Cocktail Reception and Awards Dinner Banquet
All for only $85
Preregistration & payment required Space is limited - RSVP today!
Golf Clinic Registration: 2:00 pm Golf Lessons: 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm Golf Practice & Activities: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Cocktail Reception & Awards Dinner Banquet: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Contact the Cerritos Regional Chamber to register or for more information: Online: www.cerritos.org Email: chamber@cerritos.org Phone: 562.467.0800 Fax: 562.467.0840
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4-6er Networking Mixer Romano’s Macaroni Grill
Samantha Hyatt-Toolots, Anna Rodriguez-Young Systems, Michelle Soto-Sheraton, Chris Foy-Toolots, and Angie Lee-Stellar Promotional Products
Everyone enjoyed the networking, atmosphere, and food at Romano’s Macaroni Grill
Romano’s Macaroni Grill hosted the Chamber’s Networking Mixer on March 23rd. Chamber members enjoyed a “taste of Italy” as they mixed and connected in the private dining room. Guests eagerly sampled mac n cheese bites with a truffle dip, goat cheese peppadew peppers, Caesar and Fresh Greens salads, garlic French fries and assorted pizzas. General Manager Hugo Torres explained that Macaroni Grill buys ingredients from familyowned, Italian farms in order to get quality products such as their cold pressed, extra virgin olive oil produced from the Mancini Family. You’ll find a bottle on every table. Whether dining over a leisurely dinner or dashing in from work for the Express Lunch Service, guests enjoy fresh food with quality ingredients. JT Patton, Regional Catering Sales Manager, introduced our guests to Macaroni Grill’s catering services. From boxed lunches for a business lunch meeting to a full service dinner for a wedding reception, Macaroni Grill can create a menu that serves every need and budget. Thank you to both Hugo and JT for hosting this fun and tasty event.
J.T. Patton and Hugo Torres from Macaroni Grill, with Chamber CEO Scott Smith
Adam Fitzpatrick—Valley Christian Schools, Chamber Board Member Desmond Thompson—Lexus of Cerritos, Cerritos Councilmember Jim Edwards, and Terry Matz— Cerritos Optimists Club
Will You be Replaced by a Robot? Cont’d from Page 1 care area is a great example of where most of labor time is making a purchase. Of course, this could all change with spent on critical thinking and decision-making, things that advanced artificial intelligence. computers cannot do at this time. However, there are areas in healthcare that might be automated, but it’s only about 30 Companies are pouring billions of dollars into researching percent of all activities. Education is artificial intelligence, hoping to create another area not likely to see a great machines that “think” like humans. Most deal of automation. Even with the experts think we are decades away from growth of “online learning” through advanced artificial intelligence, with digital technology, education is still some claiming that this technology is in reliant on interactions with other the “toddler” phase of development. people. Since the industrial age, jobs have been Although there is a great deal of lost to automation and this trend will opportunity for automation, a robot only continue as the human mind seeks won’t be cooking your dinner anytime ways to improve on existing technology soon. Companies are still looking at and the overall human condition. the bottom line to see if an investment in automation, which can be costly, makes sense. Many consumers still like personal interaction and rely on “expert advice” before
A recent article noted that 51 percent of current job activities could be performed by machines
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Crimson & Cream Community Foundation
The Crimson & Cream Community Foundation will be holding a "Night at the Races" on Sunday, May 7th from 4:30 pm to 9:30 pm at the Los Alamitos Racetrack, in the Finish Line Room. Enjoy an evening of track betting, dinner, prizes, and dancing. Tickets are $70 per person and proceeds from this event will go towards scholarships in the Cerritos area. For more information or visit www.crimsonandcreamcommunityfoundation.org.
Jim Barr, State Farm Insurance Agency
ABC Adult School
Please join ABC Adult School and our Community Partners for the First Tech Expo event taking place on Friday, May 26th from 10 am - 2 pm at the Cabrillo Lane Adult School Campus. The fair will feature technology exhibits of programs. The Tech Expo will feature a variety of expert speakers and access to the best tech companies in the area. Visit company booths and learn in-person about what's new in technology. At the event, you can go to breakout sessions which will cover topics on Internet Safety and iPad/iPhone Essentials. We'll also have a food truck, music, and raffles! Don't miss your opportunity! The event is free to attend for everyone in the community register now! For more information, please contact: (562) 926-6734.
Jim Barr, State Farm Insurance Agency, was recognized with the City of Cerritos Business Spotlight in March. State Farm Insurance opened in Cerritos in 2007, when an opportunity to have a local office was presented to Jim Barr, a local State Farm Insurance agent. Barr owns and operates the State Farm office located at South Street and Bloomfield Avenue. He is originally from Michigan and comes from a long line of State Farm Insurance agents, including his grandfather, Samuel Barr, who was one of the first part-time agents in the 1930s. State Farm Insurance is located at 12616 South Street in Cerritos. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and evenings and Saturday by appointment only. The phone number is (562) 924-4459 and the fax number is (562) 924-4459.
CTA Travel
CTA Travel is now booking a fan favorite cruise - the AmaWaterways Christmas Markets on the Rhine cruise. Cruise the Rhine from Amsterdam, Netherlands to Basel, Switzerland. Join CTA Travel President Cathie Lentz Fryer for a magical holiday river cruise as you sail though the Netherlands, Germany, France, and Switzerland. Book now for special pricing! For more information, or call CTA Travel at 800-758-4955.
Unstoppable Awards
Ready, set, run, jog, or walk at the Unstoppable 5k Walk Run on April 30, 2017 to help provide scholarships to foster youth. Enjoy light refreshments and music by DJ Vacay. Each participant will receive a medal! The event will be held at Don Knabe Community Regional Park, 19700 Bloomfield Ave in Cerritos. Go to http:// unstoppableawards.org/event/5krun/ for more information about this event.
The Cerritos City Council recognized Chamber member Jim Barr— State Farm Insurance during the March Business Spotlight
Los Cerritos Center
Easter Bunny Photos NOW THROUGH APRIL 15, 2017 Visit the Easter Bunny for Photos and a Free Gift. Reservations now available but not required. The Easter bunny is located in the Forever 21 court EASTER BUNNY HOURS Monday-Thursday: 11am - 8pm Friday-Saturday: 10am - 8pm Sunday: 11am - 7pm
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One Stop Tax - Cerritos 11823 South St.
562-584-4855
Cerritos, CA 90703
onestoptax.com
Hakim Tariq 714-269-4976 Hakim.Tariq@LocalFlavor.com
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