BUSINESS INSIDER
regional chamber of commerce
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 September 2016
Volume XIV, Issue III
The Cost of Being Late Sir Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin group of companies, recently told CNBC that his biggest productivity tool is punctuality. In this day and age, where many of us are wearing multiple hats, it is hard to stay on schedule, but if one of the busiest CEOs in the world can do it, you can as well. There is a cost to being late, it may not be quantifiable, but it is real.
State of the Nation
Congresswoman Linda Sanchez, pictured here with members of the Chamber’s board of directors, shared her thoughts at the Luncheon More on Page 9
Let’s Do Breakfast “Polly’s Pies”
Tuesday, September 13, 2016 8:00 am - 9:30 am 17198 Norwalk Blvd. - Cerritos
Taste of the Region & Business Expo Wednesday, September 28, 2016 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts
4-6er Mixer “Polly’s Pies”
Thursday, October 6, 2016 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm 11269 183rd St. - Cerritos
Mixin’ in the Mornin’ Breakfast Mixer
Thursday, October 27, 2016 8:30 am - 10:00 am
The Grove at Cerritos - 11000 New Falcon Way
e-Waste Drive Saturday, October 29, 2016 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Being on time is not only good etiquette, it is good business. In an article by the website Commonsense, it is noted that there are somewhere around 11 million meetings a day in the United States, accounting for about 70 percent of managers’ time, and equating to as much as 15 percent of personnel costs. We may all hate meetings, but they are a necessity, and as these statistics show, an investment in time and money for businesses. So, consider the productivity lost when meetings begin late due to key participants arriving in late. The Independent, a British based publication, published the results of a study about being late in 2012. This study of nearly 600,000 workers is telling. The study showed that each late worker loses an average of 97 months of productivity. When all costs are factored in, this is 9 billion pounds sterling (about $11 billion U.S.) lost each year. Being late has an impact both on the company’s bottom-line and on the employee’s psyche. Nearly half of all the workers from the 2012 Stan Musial study admitted that being late impacted on their concentration and interaction during the meeting. These feelings can last after a meeting as workers can feel guilty and other workers could harbor resentment towards them.
“If you’re not 15 minutes early… you’re late!”
Being late can impact your reputation. Think of a time where you were in a meeting and an attendee came in late - how did you react to them? It likely made a difference in how you perceived that individual and possibly their business. Perception is often reality until proved different. An ABC News article states that experts generally say there are different types of chronically late people. One type is the “rationalizer.” This person typically blames factors outside of their control for making them late, like their kids or spouse. There are types who are more like “absent-minded professors” who are forgetful. Some are “rebels” who want to defy authority or common mores and get a physiological “high” by keeping people waiting.
19033 Studebaker Rd - Cerritos
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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Board Chair’s Report It’s September and that means two things – “Back to School” and “Back to the Taste of the Region & Business Expo”. Chamber members, businesses, and the community look forward all year long to our biggest event of the year. So much food & beverages to sample! Great exhibitors to visit with lots of give-a-ways! Brand new autos on display! Entertainment to enjoy! Free tote bag for every attendee! Raffle prize opportunities! You will be amazed at the transformation of the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts both inside and out. $10 admission includes wristband for all-access restaurant Teri Bazen tastings. Board Chair Check out www.Cerritos.Taste.com for up to date sponsor and 2016-2017 restaurant listings. If you have never been before, I promise you it will be worth your time. Bring a friend – I guarantee you will have a great time. Remember this event happens only once a year, so you won’t want to miss out. If you are interested in participating as an Exhibitor, please contact the Chamber for more information and to reserve your booth now. I hope to see you there! -Teri Bazen
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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 MELANIE BROAD Broad Wealth Management 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
Join the Chamber at our newest event - Let’s Do Breakfast! This networking breakfast will give you the opportunity to enjoy a delicious breakfast while making new contacts. Don't forget to bring your business cards!
Tuesday, September 13, 2016 8:00 am - 9:30 am Pay at the Door Chamber Members: $10 Non-Members: $20 Polly’s Pies
17198 Norwalk Blvd. Cerritos, CA 90703
Choose from a pre set menu Tip not included
RSVP: (562) 467-0800 or chamber@cerritos.org
Staff SCOTT SMITH President/CEO JILL OVARD Operations Manager MAY PEITZSCH Member Benefits Coordinator CLARENCE FUQUA Bookkeeper
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Cost of Being Late
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However, the most common late person is more deadline-driven who is driven more by the adrenaline rush from the tension of running on a short timeline. Being on time does not take much, just a bit of planning. Here are some simple tips for fighting lateness:
Give yourself an extra 15 minutes for each scheduled meeting Accurately account for how long it will take you to complete a task or travel to a common meeting place Don’t over-commit by learning how to simply say “no” Know when to stop obsessing over details which may only matter to you, this eats up time Step away from your devices - limit distractions Resist the impulse to do that “last thing” before you leave for a meeting Give yourself a penalty for being late - late for a lunch meeting? Then you’re buying
In the end, being constantly late can have an impact in your trustworthiness and keep you from reaching your goals.
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Upcoming Events
MIXIN’ IN THE MORNIN’
SEPTEMBER 13
LET”S DO BREAKFAST “POLLY’S PIES”
Speed Networking & Breakfast Mixer
8:00 am - 9:30 am 17198 Norwalk Blvd.- Cerritos Members:$10 - Non Members:$20
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TASTE OF THE REGION & BUSINESS EXPO
4:30 pm - 7:30 pm Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts Grand Lobby, Sierra Room, Garden and Fountain Courts. Sponsorships & Exhibitor Booths are available
Thursday, October 27, 2016 8:30 am - 10:00 am
The Grove at Cerritos
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(Formerly known as Vintage Cerritos)
4-6ER NETWORKING MIXER “BLAZE PIZZA” 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm 11269 183rd St. - Cerritos Members: Please be our guest Non Members: $20
11000 New Falcon Way - Cerritos
$20 - Chamber Members $30 - Non-Members
MIXIN’ IN THE MORNIN’
“THE GROVE AT CERRITOS” 8:30 am - 10:00 am 11000 New Falcon Way - Cerritos
Bring lots of business cards and your 1-minute "elevator speech" about you & your business
Includes a Full Breakfast
RSVP: 562/467-0800 or chamber@cerritos.org
E-WASTE DRIVE
Liberty Park 19033 Studebaker Rd - Cerritos
e-Waste Drive Cerritos Regional Chamber of Commerce & Los Cerritos Foundation
Saturday, October 29th 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Liberty Park 19033 Studebaker Rd - Cerritos Just south of South Street Near the Cerritos Auto Square
Televisions Monitors Computers Telephones/Cell Phones Cameras/Video Cameras Printers/Scanners Speakers Radios BlueRay/DVD/VHS/CD Players CDs/VHS/Floppy Disc Printer Cartridges Keyboards Computer Mice Hard Drives Computer Ram Electrical Cords Power Supplies Mother Boards Graphic Cards Computer Processors Projectors
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New Chamber Members Please join us in welcoming these new Members to the Chamber of Commerce. Stop by their respective locations and welcome them to our business community!
TOOLOTS INC. Raymond Chen 16300 Shoemaker St. Cerritos, CA 90703 844-866-5687 www.toolots.com
SCOOTER’S ITALIAN ICE Paula Huntsman Placentia, CA 92871 855-337-2668 www.scooteritalianice.com
JERSEY MIKE’S Elia Padilla 11245 183rd St. Cerritos, CA 90703 562-553-0070 www.jerseymikes.com
CERRITOS OPTIMIST CLUB Gary McHatton Cerritos, CA 90703 562-883-5821
APPLEONE Joanna Lee 12750 Center Court Drive #120 Cerritos, CA 90703 562-356-1694 www.appleone.com
ASIANS FOR MIRACLE MARROW MATCHES Madhuri Mistry 244 S. San Pedro St. #503 Los Angeles, CA 90012 213-625-2802 www.a3mHOPE.org
We appreciate your membership!
Member Anniversaries 30 Years or More
Armor Lock and Security Soroptimist International of Artesia-Cerritos
20 Years or More
ABC Unified School District
15 Years or More
Dental Care of Cerritos ABZ Pest Control Services City of Cerritos – Jim Edwards
10 Year or More
FTG, Inc Cerritos Infiniti Wells Fargo Bank - Cerritos Office
5 Year or More
Spectrum Business La Quinta Inn & Suites All American Trophy and Engraving The Law Offices of Duarte and Menezes Golden State Water Company - Albert Rivera
1 Year or More
VigilAir Chugh, LLP Obesity Solutions Edible Arrangements Bloomfield Dental Center Civic Member - Naresh Solanki Forest Lawn Memorial Park & Mortuary
CRYSTAL
BRONZE
DIAMOND
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SILVER
George Ray
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Buffalo Wild Wings Mixer Buffalo Wild Wings hosted the Chamber’s Networking Mixer on August 25th. With summer coming to an end, Chamber members took advantage of spending a beautiful, warm evening relaxing and networking on the spacious patio. As we all know, a visit to Buffalo Wild Wings isn’t complete without a sample of their famous wings, prepared for everybody’s taste from boneless to traditional, and sauces ranging from wild to mild. Guests were not to be disappointed as they were treated to an assortment of delicious wings. Meanwhile, the impressive inside dining and bar areas were full of enthusiastic sport fans rooting for their favorite teams while watching games displayed on over 30 flat screen TVs. Buffalo Wild Wings offers a full menu featuring everything from salads to appetizers to burgers and specialty items. We would like to thank General Manager James Hsu for hosting this fun event.
Fredie and Kevin from Love Your Skin Aesthetics enjoyed making new contacts
Madhuri Mistry- A3M, Jerry the Promo Guy, and Teri Bazen Norwalk- La Mirada Plumbing
Chamber CEO Scott Smith and Chamber Board Chair Teri Bazen having a great time with Buffalo Wild Wings Manger Ivan Vassilev
Great wings and friends bring smiles to Paolo Quiroga –Edward Jonesand the Kappes
Anthony & Cynthia Le Blanc loved the wings and company at Buffalo Wild Wings!
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2016 Taste of the Region & Business Expo
Event Sponsors
Participating Restaurants Blaze Pizza Edible Arrangements Kabab Crush King Shabu Shabu Lazy Dog Leelin Bakery & CafĂŠ Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-b-que Nordstroms - CafĂŠ Bistro Polly's Pies
Rosewood's Rubio's Restaurant Sanchez Restaurant & Catering Scooter's Italian Ice Sheraton Cerritos Hotel Starbucks StoneFire Grill
More to Come!
www.CerritosTaste.com
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Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening Ceremony for Toolots TOOLOTS 16300 Shoemaker Ave. Cerritos, CA 90703 844-866-5687 A Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening Ceremony was held at Toolots on August 23rd. Guests enjoyed learning about Toolots’ history, business philosophy, and future goals during a brief power point presentation, followed by a tour of their vast office and warehouse space, and culminated with a lunch and an opportunity to have more interaction with Toolots personnel. Toolots.com is an online marketplace and international distribution channel for factory-direct industrial tools, machines and technology. The easy-to-use platform creates fast, easy access to highquality, affordable equipment for manufacturers around the world. Toolots' comprehensive services streamline the purchase, delivery, installation and warranty of industrial tools, machinery and technology, and uphold the quality of imported goods through a thoroughly vetted network of vendors and service technicians. The company's dedication to fostering international trade relations passes cost savings on to the consumer, resulting in reduced downtime, improved productivity and an expanded workforce. Toolots is headquartered in California, and owns warehouses and showrooms across the United States and China.
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2016 State of the Nation
Business Networking Luncheon Congresswoman Linda Sanchez presented the State of the Nation Luncheon on August 17th at the Sheraton Cerritos Hotel. Ms. Sanchez discussed many of the nation’s timely and topics of interest. She addressed several issues including tax reform, transportation & infrastructure, the economy, the criminal justice system and funding to eradicate the Zika virus. Guests were given an opportunity to ask questions at the conclusion of the presentation. Thank you to premier sponsor, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, and event sponsors Trinity Worldwide Reprographics, Lexus of Cerritos and First Choice Bank.
Jim Edwards - Cerritos City Councilmember, Congresswoman Linda Sanchez, with Myra Maravilla - Hawaiian Gardens City Council Member
Dr. Sayegh and Dr. Goodstone from Westcliff University, share a moment with Bill Sinko - Community Family Guidance Center and Chamber Board Member Desmond Thompson - Lexus of Cerritos
Phil Wendel - Red Cross, Chamber Board Member Ann Griffo - ABCUSD, Heather Summers - LBS Financial Credit Union with Jim Edwards
Congresswoman Sanchez delivering her State of the Nation presentation
Dr. McNeil - Westcliff University, Dorothy Owen - Friends of the 1st CEB, ABCUSD Board President Olympia Chen, with Jennifer White - Gardens Regional Hospital
Luncheon Premier Sponsor Luis Cetina Metropolitan Water District of Southern California with Congresswoman Sanchez
Elizabeth Soto - Trinity Worldwide Reprographics with Chamber Ambassador Jamie Schramm - QwikResponse
ABCUSD School Board members Olympia Chen and Lynda Johnson with Congresswoman Sanchez
Cerritos College Trustee Marissa Perez takes a moment to visit with Congresswoman Sanchez
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A.J. Padelford & Son, Inc. A’Roma Ristorante B & B Stables Bloomfield Dental Center Blooming Borba Investment Realty, Inc. Broad Wealth Management Browning Mazda Calmet Services Care Ambulance Service Cerritos Acura Cerritos Auto Square Dealerships Association Cerritos Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Civic Member – Harold Bazarian 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 Edible Arrangements
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Los Cerritos YMCA Luna Grill Matson Architects, Inc. McKenna VW Cerritos Metropolitan Water District of Southern CA Norm Reeves Ford – Lincoln – Hyundai El Aviso Magazine Norm Reeves Honda El Rocoto Peruvian Restaurant Obesity Solutions F&M Bank Off Street Cafe Five Star Express Car Wash Our Lady of Fatima School Fred H. Matsumoto, DDS PIH Health Frontier Communications Planet Fitness – Hawaiian Gardens Funeraria Del Angel Bellflower Mortuary Production Facilities Unlimited Gardens Regional Hospital & Qwikresponse Medical Center Radiant Mortgage Bank Golden State Water Company Sall Research Medical Center Goldilocks Servpro of Cerritos HealthFirst Medical Group, Inc Sheraton Cerritos Hotel Towne Center Heartland Institute of Financial Education Sleep & Lung MD Holiday Inn – Long Beach Airport Soroptimist International of ArtesiaInsta Graphic Systems Cerritos LBS Financial Credit Union The Sign Factory Legal Shield – N. Gina Cole Walmart Lifegard Aquatics Western Building Maintenance Los Angeles Federal Credit Union Westport Escrow
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ARTESIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY BBQ The Artesia Historical Society invites you to an "Old Fashioned Family BBQ" on Saturday,September 10th at 3:00 PM. The event will be held at the Old Fire Station #30, corner of Corby Ave. and 187th St. in Artesia. Adult tickets are $50 and children are only $25.
ASIANS FOR MIRACLE MARROW MATCHES A3M's journey began in 1991 when thirty-six year old Nick Suzuki needed a marrow donor. Faced with a serious lack of registered donors of Asian descent, the family was left with only one option: recruiting donors themselves, in the hopes of finding a match. This marked the beginning of A3M and since then the organization has played an integral role in providing patients with the guidance and support to recruit donors in their communities. A3M's bilingual staff educates, informs and registers people from diverse communities, to be potential marrow donors, in the national marrow donor registry. A3M Starnight 2016 Annual Gala Saturday, October 15, 2016 | Hyatt Regency Long Beach For more event info visit our website at: www.a3mhope.org/starnight-2016-annual-gala.html EXTREME AUTOWERKS It's hot out there! Is your car seat scorching when you get in? Is the sun shining through your office window making you sweat? If you answered yes, Extreme Autowerks is here to help. Providing the best in auto, residential and commercial window tinting, Extreme Autowerks can help keep you cool. Trusted by major auto manufacturers, local businesses and residents, they offer efficient solutions for all of your window tinting needs. Contact them today at (562) 551-8070 or email them at info@ExtremeAutowerks.net for more information. CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS The City of Hawaiian Gardens is proud to announce the 17th Annual Donald E. Schultze Memorial Golf Tournament to be held on October 3, 2016 at the beautiful Los Coyotes Country Club in Buena Park. Proceeds from the event will benefit youth non-profit organizations. Call 562-420-2641 to find out more information about this great event! FAMILY FUN NIGHT AND CONCERT Concordia Lutheran Church and School in Cerritos, CA is sponsoring a Family Fun Night, Concert and PotLuck BBQ on Saturday, Sept 3rd, 2016. Please come join in the fun. Concordia Lutheran Church & School 13633 183rd Street Cerritos, CA 90703 RSVP to 562-926-2491 or for more info.
A BENEFIT CONCERT FOR THE CHILDREN The Care Musical and Art Exchange invites you to enjoy an evening of great music and food while raising funds to benefit its program. This event - great for ALL AGES - will feature outstanding music, vendor booths, food and fun! Don't miss out on this event featuring some great acts including: The Day Trippers (acoustic Beatles tribute band), The Bigsbys, Redwood Down, the Blueroom. The event is scheduled for Saturday, October 1, 2016 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Whittier Community Center Theater, 7630 South Washington Avenue in Whittier. Tickets are only $25. Visitwww.caremusicalart.org to purchase your tickets or learn more about this organization. PIONEER MEDICAL GROUP A proclamation was presented to Pioneer Medical Group for being selected as part of the City's Business Recognition Program. Pioneer Medical Group is a multi-specialty healthcare provider serving several communities in the Southeast Los Angeles area and the County of Orange. Pioneer Medical Group was founded by a group of community physicians united under one vision to bring convenient, accessible, and member-friendly healthcare to all the areas they serve. The Cerritos Clinic is one of the original Pioneer Medical Group locations, first opening its doors in October 2000. Pioneer Medical Group offers community-friendly healthcare services from award winning family practitioners, internists, and pediatricians. The Cerritos Clinic is open to the public and is located at 16510 Bloomfield Avenue in Cerritos. The phone number is (562) 229-0902. The Cerritos Clinic is open Monday through Friday with varying office hours to accommodate patients' needs.
Accepting the proclamation from Mayor Ray and the Cerritos City Council is Cheryl Hirtler, Marketing Manager for Pioneer Medical Group.
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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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