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Myrna Crowther Senior Home Loans Manager 951.816.3604
Greg Herman Retail Sales Manager 951.816.3624
Craig Campbell Mortgage Loan Officer 951.526.9429
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Nancy Coe Mortgage Loan Officer 951.816.3602
Sharon Sosa Mortgage Loan Specialist 951.375.7598
Christine Fadgen Mortgage Loan Specialist 951.454.1961
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Greg Martin Mortgage Loan Officer 951.816.3612
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Steve Ventre Mortgage Loan Officer 951.813.6735 steve.ventre@bankofamerica.com
An exceptional neighborhood deserves exceptional service When you call Bank of America, you can rest assured that our top priority is providing personal service so you can make well-informed home financing decisions. We offer a variety of mortgage solutions for qualified buyers. From the beginning, we will work closely with you to make sure the process is as efficient and convenient as possible. If you are planning to purchase or refinance, you can experience exceptional service right in the neighborhood. Contact one of our mortgage loan officers today.
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ith over 125 years of reliable electric service to our customers, Southern California Edison has received a number of national awards for our energy efficiency programs. For the tenth time, SCE was recognized nationally in 2011 with the ENERGY STAR award by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Department Of Energy for the effectiveness of its energy-efficiency programs. This article will discuss energy efficiency, conservation and ways to implement both in your home. WAYS TO BE ENERGY EFFICIENT AND CONSERVE AT HOME Did you know the average US family spends about $1,900 a year on home utility bills. To start saving money today, take a look at the whole home and your utility usage. The first step to being energy efficient in your home is to understand which parts of your home use the most energy. A home energy audit will pinpoint those areas and suggest the most effect measures for cutting your energy costs. HOME ENERGY EFFICIENCY SURVEY The Home Energy Efficiency Survey offers Customized recommendations based on the information you provide about your home and energy usage.
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BE ENERGY EFFICIENT AND CONSERVE ENERGY WITH YOUR CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONER Central Air Conditioners are the number one energy user, more so in warm climate areas such as here in Temecula and Riverside County. There are a few things to keep in mind to help you maintain a comfortable environment in your home and save energy and money at the same time. Choose the most energy efficient model you can afford.
• Cooler running temperature • Increased image brightness • Longer display life Another technology now on the market is the LED TV, Light Emitting Diodes. LCDs and LEDs are similar because the display screen is on a liquid crystal display. LED is a more advanced LCD TV. The main difference is with the backlighting techniques that enhances the picture quality. BE ENERGY EFFICIENT AND CONSERVE ENERGY WITH YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Appliances, including refrigerators, account for 17% of your household energy consumption • Raise to 85 degrees when away from with refrigerators, clothes washers and dryers home at the top of the consumption list. Here are a • Use a programmable thermostat couple tips to ensure you are operating your • Clean and replace A/C filter regularly refrigerator efficiently. • Choose the most energy efficient BE ENERGY EFFICIENT AND CONSERVE model you can afford ENERGY WITH YOUR FLAT SCREEN TV • Check and clean coils regularly (2x year) Flat Screen TV’s are not number one on the • Keep doors sealed tight by replacing list of the highest consumers of electricity, leaky gaskets but several people have three to four in their home. Combined, they can consume Additionally note, if you are traveling, you can keep containers filled with water in a lot of electricity. your refrigerator. This is recommended To save money, consider purchasing an LCD because when your refrigerator is not filled, TV, they use less energy than plasmas. Be sure it works harder to cool the space and, as a to purchase one with the Energy Star label. result, refrigerators consume more energy The difference between an LCD and than when you are home. Plasma – they both are flat and thin, but they use different technologies for creating Refrigerators last an average of 14 years. When you are purchasing a refrigerator, the picture. • Set to 78 degrees/ “auto”
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keep in mind there are two prices, the cost to purchase and the cost to operate. When shopping, look for the blue and white ENERGY STAR label to ensure it is energy efficient. To help you figure out how energy efficient the appliance is, the federal government requires most appliances to display the bright yellow and black EnergyGuide label. ENERGYGUIDE LABEL Indicates that an appliance meets the Appliance Standards Program set by the US Department of Energy. Label estimates how much energy the appliance uses Compares energy use of similar products Lists annual operating costs SCE REBATES: If you have an older working refrigerator or freezer in your home or garage, it may be consuming a significant amount of electricity. SCE offers you a rebate to recycle them. SCE will pick it up and haul it away for free. We will also send you a $50 check in the mail. On top of that, we will provide you with another $50 for the purchase of a qualified ENERGY STAR refrigerator, which will help you further save energy and money. One of SCE’s newest programs is Energy Upgrade California. Incentives of up to $4,000 are available to SCE residential customers with detached single-family homes who complete qualifying energy-saving home upgrade projects. With a variety of participation options, you can correct your home’s energy inefficiencies and reduce your monthly utility bills. Projects range from air sealing and attic insulation to energy efficient windows and wall insulation. We offer rebates on several other appliances as well. For more information on these rebates and savings programs, visit sce.com or call (626) 302-2255
thAnk you to our hOmE/GarDEn PartiCiPants COVER PHOTO — A special thank you to Sally Myers and George Ortiz
David Thompson, Temecula Valley Custom Pools, Inc Niko Sirios, Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. Stephanie Ghio, Southwest Restoration, Inc Steve Morales, Procraft Rick Koch, Koch Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc David Alexander, Alexander Pacific Electrical Conractors Cheryl Leslie, Sam’s Club Donna Lange, Reflections Pool & Spa Services Tracie Swallow, Arizona Tile Larry Bandfield, South County Pest Control Ken Judd, Baron’s Market Place Kimberly Cranton, Pacific Sales Paul and Jodie Reichert, Fish Window Cleaning Dylan Lobsien, World Landscape, Inc. Denise Johnson, PrecisionGarage Services
Kristen Grafton, Service Master Restoration Lisa Stergulz, Real Goods Solar David Neault, David Neault Association Joseph Iuizzi, DIY Tool Rental Paul Thompson, Affordable Window Coverings Tim Dugas, SmartMeterSavings.com Terry Rumbaugh, Rancho AVT Ed Bato, National Van Lines, Inc J u ly • Au g u st 201 1 | T emecula Today | 5
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he temperatures are rising and kids are out of school which means summer is officially here. As we plan vacations, enjoy outdoor gatherings and celebrate the warm weather, it is also the perfect time to take a look around the house to see how you can save money and become more energy efficient during this peak season. Whether you are looking for products currently available or in need of pointers on how to adjust your current situation, SmartMeterSavings.com can help you and your family save energy within the home this summer and year-round.
Seal your home against air leaks. Wash only full loads of dishes and clothes. Air-dry clothes and dishes. Install low-flow water saving devices. Install programmable thermostats. SmartMeterSavings.com offers energy solutions for the home and is available to educate and help provide items currently available to save money which will help offset those expensive utility bills during the upcoming peak season. To learn more, visit www.SmartMeterSavings.com
We created SmartMeterSavings.com to help provide solutions to your energy problems while saving money and demystifying Smart Meters,” says Todd Allred, Senior VP of SmartMeterSavings.com. “Currently Smart Meters are being installed in homes to record the consumption of energy in intervals of an hour or less and communicate the information back to the utility for monitoring and billing purposes. It can also be viewed that Smart Meters give you the ability to have insights into how you are using energy in your home.” “Some homeowners fear the Smart Meters because instead of using an average cost pricing which has kept rates stable for many years, now the unit price of power can be raised during peak times during the day and seasons,” stated Tim Dugas, VP Business Development of SmartMeterSavings.com. “Smart Meters seem to be unavoidable; however, we have found that there are inexpensive and easy changes you can do yourself around the house to make it run more efficiently.” Here are 10 easy tips that will help you and your family save money and energy as the temperature heats up this summer: Don’t just turn it off; unplug it. Adjust your thermostat. Turn down your water heater thermostat to 120°F, or the “normal” setting. Take short showers instead of baths. Change over to compact fluorescent lights (CFLs). 6 | T e m ec ul a To day | J u ly • Au gu st 201 1
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acy’s Temecula is proud to announce the addition of outdoor furniture collections to their assortment. All outdoor furniture collections are designed exclusively for Macy’s. The collection includes dining sets made of rust-free extruded aluminum, cast aluminum, resin wicker, and teak wood. Many collections include cushions that are upholstered with Sunbrella™ high performance fabrics. See any Furniture Sales Associate for details.
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that makes it easy to access the oven’s functions. With over 50 food modes you can simply choose preferences in a few settings. Have you ever wanted your favorite dish cooked at just the right temperature? With the Preferred Doneness Level you can do precisely that.
The RF4289 Samsung Twin Cooling Plus refrigerator offers an 8” WiFi LCD screen for internet capability, allowing you to download recipes and helpful information. It has Pandora radio capability, photo download capability, and calendar and notepad options, all to help reduce clutter and make cooking in your kitchen fun!
Its vertical dual-fan convection system offers features that help achieve exceptional results. From time-saving No Preheat mode to My Creations that allow you to program favorite recipes, your time in the kitchen will be taken to a whole new level.
In addition to this state-of-the-art feature that keeps you and your family connected and organized, the RF4289’s Twin Cooling Plus feature eliminates food odors from seeping into frozen foods. You’ll never again have garlic or strong odors in your ice cubes. Its Dual evaporators independently cool the refrigerator and the higher humidity reduces food spoilage, keeping your food fresh longer and reducing trips to the grocery store. The RF4289 is energy efficient and has extra capacity with as much as 3 more cubic feet of space than other models of similar size. Its flexible storage feature is perfect for storing oversized party platters, or snacks for kids in its sleek FlexZone drawer that offers 4 cubic feet of space. Jenn-Air’s JJW3830W 30” Electric Double Wall Oven features a 7-inch full color touch-anywhere LCD display
In addition to the JJW3830W’s culinary center, you will enjoy a 7” full color, touch-anywhere LCD display. This feature allows you to show pictures of foods, doneness levels and cookware types that provides confidence and exceptional results. The touch-anywhere technology, an industry first, allows effortless navigation, and its dynamic touch slider shows the fluidity of the technology. The oven features an analog or digital clock, whichever you select. Customize the background and choose from 24 themes that include spring blossoms, autumn leaves, fireworks and a cityscape. These state-of-the-art appliances are as practical for your kitchen that will make cooking double the fun. If you’re looking to be a trendsetter, you have to have the Samsung RF4289 Refrigerator and the Jenn-Air JJW3830W Double Wall Oven. Stop by Pacific Sales located at 40480 Winchester Rd in Temecula today. Visit www.PacificSales.com for a store near you. Written by David Lucero, Pacific Sales
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As each of us wants to save money, it seems we have to actually spend more. With ever increasing gasoline and electricity prices, we are seeing less and less in our pockets each month. Is there a way to get around this and start saving? The answer is YES. We can start to curb the energy we use and even find affordable green products for your home. Let me start with electricity. Especially with the summer months upon us, our bills go higher and higher as the temperature outside does the same. Consider these simple things to help lower your bills: • Energy saving light bulbs, they last much longer and will lower the amount of energy used • If you are leaving the room, turn out the light. This is a hard one for some people, and getting the kids to do it as well, but if you do, you will see your bill drop. • Additionally, if you are not watching it, turn off the TV when you leave the room. And for the most conscious about lowering their electric costs and • Do laundry after 7pm. Running the washer and dryer at their carbon footprint, consider this: nighttime, especially if they are electric appliances, will charge you less since it is on the lower tier rate than during the day. • Open the shades and let in natural light. With the days a little longer now, we don’t have to turn on the lights until much later than we do in the winter. Every hour a light can stay off will add to your savings.
For more drastic reduction in your bill, that will cost you more initially, but will lower your carbon footprint and electric bill, consider these: • Putting in a sky light, more natural light means less lights that have to be used during the day
• Installing solar. Whether you just want to do a solar water heating system or a whole house PV solar installation on your home, this is one of the best decisions you can make. You will be using a renewable resource, the sun. Did you know the sun generates enough energy in one day to power the entire earth for a whole year? • Solar electricity isn’t as expensive to install any longer. Prices have decreased about 50% in the last 2 years, and in addition there are PPA options where you can go solar for very little money up front. Many people see instant savings and increased cash flow, and an investment rate of return between 15-25%-much better than the stock market!
• Tinting your windows. Tinting keeps heat out and lessens the For those who want a greener lifestyle, consider growing some of your own produce, and boost it with a small composter. Buy recycled time to run the air conditioner material furniture, doormats, paper products and natural cleaning • Installing a whole house fan. These take the heat out of the products. Remember if we all just do one thing, the results will be house and can reduce the amount of air conditioning needed. exponential. It will also help to cool off your house naturally by bringing in the cool outside air when the sun goes down. Written by Lisa S. Stergulz, Real Goods Solar
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he Chamber’s Wine & Bingo event is a night of food, wine and of course BINGO! It’s a fun night out with members of the Chamber, friends and chamber members. A great opportunity to play a few games of B.I.N.G.O. and taste some of Temecula’s finest wines. • Friday, August 12th 5:30-8:30pm at Wilson Creek Winery • Reserve Your Ticket Now - It’s sure to be a sell-out! www.temecula.org
• Participate in the 50/50 drawing and more! Affordable sponsorships are available! Sponsor a Game! Place an ad in the Wine & Bingo event program! We hope to see you there! To secure your reservation or to become a sponsor, call the Chamber today at 951-676-5090.
• Tickets are $25 per person and includes: 3 cards for each of the 9 games and Appetizers • Additional packs of 3 cards for each of the 9 games - $5 per pack • Each attendee eligible to win the $300 cash prize!
BoArd of dirEctor nOminatiOns nOW BEinG aCCEPtED
The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations to serve on the Board of Directors. The Directors are the policy-making level of the chamber which sets goals to improve the chamber. They also contribute to the overall promotion and success of the Chamber through meeting attendance, committee involvement, and event support. Directors serve a three year term and are seated at the first Board meeting in January. The deadline for nominations is September 1st. Current members may nominate one person per business. For additional information contact Alice Sullivan at asullivan@temecula.org or (951) 6765090.
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hese ten outstanding students competed through a rigorous application and essay process to be selected as the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce Students of the Year. Each student received a college scholarship valued at $1,450 from the Temecula and Murrieta business community. The students and their families were treated to a formal breakfast by numerous business sponsors, awarded plaques and certificates from Local, County, State and US dignitaries, in addition to a Promenade shopping bag full of gifts from local merchants. The Student of the Month Program has honored students in Temecula since 1992 and is chaired by business woman Sally A. Myers. All gifts, meals and scholarships are donated by the generosity of the business community. The Program will resume in September. For more information please call Sally Myers at (951) 506-8024.
The 2011 Students of the Year are: chaparral high School Johnathan Budd Samaira Sirajee
Linfield christian School Aaron Dinger Alexandra Dusenberry
rancho vista high School Kylie King
Temecula Valley High School Gino Pineda Erin Thompson
Temecula Preparatory School Natascha Waltz
Great Oak high School Ian Stubbs Taylin Im
The Student of the Year Breakfast would not be possible without the many sponsors that contribute to the program. The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the sponsors for recognizing the importance of education and the community.
The Student of the Year Scholarship Sponsors were: Abbott Vascular Commerce Bank of Temecula Valley First California Bank Granite Construction Company Kuebler & Associates, CPA Milgard Windows & Doors Navy Federal Credit Union Pacific Western Bank
Paradise Chevrolet Cadillac Prime Partners, IPA Medical Group Promenade Temecula Rancho Family Medical Group Southern California Edison Toyota of Temecula Up On The Roof, Inc.
Student of the Year Gift Sponsors were: Azusa Pacific University California Bank & Trust Chick-Fil-A Costco CR&R Recycling & Refuse Service First Citizens Bank The Linfield Christian School Loma Linda University Medical Center, Murrieta
Nash Dental Care Promenade Temecula Raviolis! Italian Bistro Tulips, Trophies & Treasures Visterra Credit Union Wells Fargo Bank, Butterfield Station Wells Fargo Bank, Ynez
The Chamber would also like to thank the sponsors who contribute to the monthly Student of the Month breakfasts. It is with your generous support that the program has continued for 19 years. The 2010/2011 Student of the Month Breakfast Sponsors were: Advanced College Solutions, Inc. Altura Credit Union Azusa Pacific University - Murrieta Regional Center Cal State University San Marcos California Bank & Trust Granite Construction Company Hospice of the Valleys Julie Ngo—State Farm Insurance Agent Mt. San Jacinto College Navy Federal Credit Union Ouch Sports Medical Center Pacific Marine Credit Union
Pacific Western Bank Paradise Chevrolet Cadillac Professional Hospital Supply Rancho Ford Lincoln Mercury Riverside County Office of Education Rotary Club of Temecula Sizzler Restaurant Stadium Pizza Temecula Valley Optometry Toyota of Temecula Valley Visterra Credit Union Wal-Mart, Temecula Wells Fargo Bank, Butterfield Station Wells Fargo Bank, Ynez
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2010-2011 Student of the Month Gift Sponsors were: Brunswick Cal Oaks Bowl California State University San Marcos Carls Jr. Castle Amusement Park Chick-Fil-A Clear Blue Promotions French Valley Café In-N-Out Burger La Masters of Fine Jewelry Lake Elsinore Storm Baseball The Lazy Dog Café McDonald’s
Menifee Valley Athletic Club Mt. San Jacinto College The Movie Experience Mulligan Family Fun Center Promenade Temecula Richie’s Real American Diner Robinson Printing Signature Farms Sizzler Restaurant Stadium Pizza Temeku Cinemas Visterra Credit Union YourLink4Ink, LLC
A special thank you to the media sponsors for assisting in promoting this event.
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thE 2011 lEgislAtivE suMMit “CalifOrnia’s tWistED ValuEs, Will yOur BusinEss surViVE?”
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he 7th Annual Legislative Summit is an annual forum that gives business and local leaders the opportunity to meet with peers and state policy experts to focus on priority legislative issues facing California business. Dan Walters will lead a panel discussion with invited speakers Mac Taylor, Legislative Analyst, California Legislative Analyst Office; Ron Loveridge, City of Riverside Mayor and League of California Cities Board of Director and Rick Gibbs, Murrieta City Council member and member of Riverside County Transportation Committee. Topics covered will be Environmental Initiatives, Job Creation, Infrastructure & Regulations and State Budget. Attending the Legislative Summit to become a part of the voice to state legislaators well as find the answers to many questions California businesses have such as: Is the state planning any incentives for industries and businesses who increase their job numbers, or for relocating from other states to California?
What plans are there for additional water storage in the state? The event will be held Thursday, September 15, 2011 at Pechanga Resort and Casino. The cost is $40.00 per person and seating is limited so please register early. Corporate tables are also available for $500.00 . For additional information or to reserve your spot at the Summit please contact Jennifer Cloud at 951-676-5090 or email jennifer@temecula.org J u ly • Au g u st | T e m ecula Today | 13
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Thursday, September 29, 2011; 9am - 1pm South Coast Winery Resort & Spa 34843 Rancho California Road, Temecula “Here’s to a good woman, may we know them, may we be them, may we raise them.”
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he 5th Annual Women In Business event will take place at the beautiful South Coast Winery Resort & Spa. Join the TVCC for an event that focuses on providing an arena for women to network other, find resources, mentor others and receive additional education and support. You don’t want to miss out on this “must” attend event that brings hundreds of women back year after year! We look forward to seeing your business represented at this great event. Many sponsorships are available. Be on the lookout for more information. If you are interested in participating as a sponsor, exhibitor or event guest please contact katie@ temecula.org or (951)676-5090.
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he California Chamber of Commerce on June 1 recognized 21 local chambers of commerce with the President’s Circle award. The award, first presented in 2009, recognizes chambers for excellence in business advocacy and helping their members comply with California employment laws. President’s Circle award recipients who published vote records of their state legislators on key business issues, generated letters to state elected officials on issues of interest to members, participated in the CalChamber compliance product resale program at an exemplary level and brought a delegation to Sacramento for the CalChamber Business Summit. During the Summit, there were several speakers discussing California’seconomicfuture.OnesuchspeakerwasChevronCEO, JohnS. Watson.
tax cost of up to $7,000 per employee in California compared to Texas. The tax burden and cost of doing business in California drives out an averages of five businesses per week, Watson said. To face the problem of job flight, Watson stressed the need to allow freeenterpriseto“dowhatitdoesbest”byinnovatingandcreating jobs to get the state growing again. California should not solely focus on creating jobs in the technology and energy sectors. The state needs a process that will sustain growth in all sectors, especially in manufacturing, Watson said. In the last decade, California has lost nearly 600,000 manufacturing jobs. While some of the jobs lost were due to efficiency and productivity gains, the net loss due to job migration out of state has been significant, Watson said.
Manufacturing jobs are high-quality jobs that in 2007 paid an average wage of $66,000 per year, which was well above the national “The only way to secure California’s future is through broad-based average. sustained economic growth, “said John S. Watson, chairman and “No matter how well we might be doing in the technology or service CEO of Chevron Corporation. industries, we have to maintain a strong, high-value manufacturing A California native, Watson said the state has rarely faced a bigger base,” Watson said. “Otherwise, our economic troubles will only get challenge than right now. “We’ve had hard times before – with deep worse, leaving a hollowed-out California economy, and losing the recessions and budget troubles,” Watson said. “But most of us sense high-paying, middle class jobs that no state should ever surrender to that this time is very different.” other.” The state is losing high quality jobs to other states and with it, Watson encouraged the business community to make sustained California is losing the drive and ability to do great things, Watson broad based economic growth a reality. warned. California used to be a magnet for investors, but now the state is competing for business capital with other states. “When “Stay informed. Get engaged. Help move the California Chamber’s 84 percent of business owners say that they wouldn’t locate in agenda forward in any way you can,” Watson told his audience. California if they weren’t here already, you know you’ve got big For more information on the Business Summit and the speakers problems,” Watson said. visit http://www.calchamber.com/NewsEvents/Alert/Pages/ Using Chevron as an example of the business climate in California, Alert_06-10-2011.aspx Watson estimated that the company incurs an annual, incremental 16 | T em ec ul a To day | J u ly • Au gu st 201 1
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ou realized you haven’t posted to your Facebook or been “socially engaged” recently…then decide to catch up by spending an afternoon lurking around your Facebook page, blasting email, blogging your heart out, or tweeting whatever blather comes to mind - these are Random Acts of Social Media. They are haphazard marketing tactics, lacking a strategic purpose, and are not integrated with your overall marketing strategy. We’re all guilty of these random acts.
It’s true that social media has revolutionized the way businesses market their products and services, but it’s time to stop doing it because we’re told we should, or just because it’s cool. It’s time to start doing it because it’s effective. If done with purpose, that is. The mindset of measuring social marketing success by tracking how many followers, fans, and connections amassed is OK in the beginning, but we need to move beyond. The numbers, no matter how impressive and how awesome they make us think we are, mean little in and of themselves.
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As we move into a new decade in which social media matures, think about how many of your followers and fans are activated by your call to action. The new roll of social media is less about growing a huge following, and more about truly energizing, engaging, and interacting with the influencers in your base. Who are the influencers? Meteor Solutions recently surveyed more than 20 brand marketer clients and found that approximately 1% of a site’s audience generates 20% of all its traffic by sharing the brand’s content or site linking. These are “Influencers” and they drive a higher share of conversion than the average friend, fan, or follower. So, rather than committing random acts of social media that, while fun, have little impact on your success, think about coming up with a Social Media Plan and a strategy to directly target and have a conversation with your influential followers. By engaging your influencers in an authentic and personal manner, you will be indirectly engaging with all the people in their social or business sphere. I’ll be driving deeper over the next few weeks to explore how to drill down and make social media a productive and successful tactic in your marketing arsenal. Are you ready to get serious about your social media efforts? By ESI Technology Group, Inc.
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WhErE ExCEllEnt quality Of lifE mEans BusinEss! – Temecula offers a place where one can stretch out and relax after a long day! Residents and visitors alike come to Temecula to experience our natural beauty whether it be hiking, biking, swimming, tennis, golf or a variety of recreational sports. If you were thinking of something a little more passive, Temecula also offers over 40 award winning wineries! Community special events are also embedded in Temecula, giving one a hometown feeling amongst big city amenities. Events such as New Year’s Eve Grape Drop, 4th of July parade and fireworks spectacular, Halloween Carnival, Bluegrass Festival and Street Painting Festival are long time traditions in Temecula. Diversified Economy The City of Temecula offers opportunities to not only live and play, but to also work. The City is home to a diverse array of financial, manufacturing and high technology companies. The healthcare industry is expanding with the recent groundbreaking of the Temecula Regional Hospital located near the corner of Temecula Parkway and Margarita Roads. Biotech companies have also continued to develop and grow within the City of Temecula. Within the past four years, over one million square feet of biotech space has been constructed within the city limits. The City of Temecula is actively working on a plan to redevelop the Jefferson t’s no secret to local “Temeculans” who live and Avenue corridor into a “Great Street” financial and job district. work here that this is the place to be. Temecula, Plans for a business incubator are also being discussed. branded as Southern California Wine Country, has award winning schools, higher educational Responsive Government opportunities, vast array of parks and trails, diverse Despite the major economic recession, the City of Temecula has shopping and dining options and beautiful residential maintained a balanced Operating Budget while at the same time communities. Temecula remains a premier city within providing a high level of service to its citizens. The City has also Southwest Riverside County. Temecula strives to be a maintained a ratio of one sworn police officer per 1,000 residents well-rounded community and setting the stage for an and continued high staffing on fire engines. The City is also thinking excellent quality of life is our business! You want it, about the next 20 years by preparing a Quality of Life Master Plan Temecula has it! (Temecula 2030) that will be completed by the end of 2011.
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Education Temecula Valley Unified School District test scores rank in the top 20% of California school districts. In addition, our high schools are consistently ranked nationally. Temecula is also conveniently located within an hour of 22 higher education facilities, CA State University San Marcos at Temecula, Mt. San Jacinto College Education Complex, Brandman University and University of Redlands all have campuses within Temecula city limits. The City’s higher education efforts do not stop there as our City Council continues to aggressively pursue higher education opportunities. Livability With over 22 miles of trails, 45 miles of bike lanes, 40 fully equipped parks and over 7,000 acres of preserved open space
With Temecula’s fiscal responsibilities in check, the City concentrates on sustaining and growing an excellent quality of life. We understand that the private sector creates jobs and want to foster, not hinder the business spirit. The City of Temecula is fully committed to providing excellent, expeditious and clear guidance throughout your development process. Whether it’s gaining entitlements for a new building expansion, grading permits or building permits, we are dedicated to providing you outstanding service. In Temecula, we understand that time is money! For more information on Temecula’s quality of life or how we can assist with your business needs contact the Economic Development Department, Aaron Adams, Assistant City Manger at 951-506-5100 or economicdevelopment@cityoftemecula.org.
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he Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce opposes a statewide proposal (AB 52) which would impose implementation fees on health insurers to create additional bureaucracy and implement rate regulation on health insurance products sold in California by requiring a complex and regulated rate approval process.
The Chamber is concerned about the rising costs of healthcare and the increasing necessity for employee cost sharing. Unfortunately, often times the only way employers can afford to offer healthcare benefits to their employees is through a cost sharing arrangement. The Chamber also understands that the bill’s intent is to reduce these out of pocket expenses that employees must pay in the form of higher premiums, deductibles and co-pays in order to access healthcare services. Rate regulation is a distraction that avoids the difficult task of driving down the cost of medical care. It does nothing to lower the underlying causes of escalating medical costs. A 2004 RAND study, “Should California Regulate Health Insurance Premiums?” concluded that if costs continue to rise while premiums are frozen, then rate regulation could lead to reduced quality and quantity of care, and ultimately insurers could leave the California market. Furthermore, California has two new tools to ensure against excessive premiums: The federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act includes a provision already in effect to limit the medical loss ratio, which limits the amount health plans and insurers can spend on administration versus direct medical costs. AB 1163 passed the legislature and was signed by the Governor in 2010, effective this year. This new law provides rate transparency and review. Not enough time has passed to sufficiently review the impact of these provisions. However, to date, it can be said that the review process has brought such transparency and heightened awareness to premium increases that during the process, some health plans have rolled back increases. “The legislature should give these and other provisions of the federal health care bills still to be implemented time to impact the rising cost of health care,” stated Alice Sullivan, President/CEO of the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce. “Simply capping rates will not make the costs in the healthcare system disappear but instead will limit choices and quality for employers and their employees,” continued Sullivan. Imposing price controls on policies fails to take into account the major causes of rising medical care costs and therefore could lead to limiting access, and ultimately limit employers’ choice of affordable health plans for their workforce. Log on to www.SouthwestCA.biz for more information.
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he Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce opposes a statewide proposal (AB 400) which will mandate that all employers, except those with collective bargaining agreements, provide any employee who has worked in California for seven days with paid sick leave with an accrual rate of one hour for every thirty hours worked. After the 90th day of employment, employees would be allowed to utilize their paid sick leave to care for themselves or a family member. Under AB 400, any unused sick leave accrued in the preceding year could be carried over to the next year, which is a significant change in existing law.
Furthermore, under AB 400, employers would also be required to post information regarding employees’ right to paid sick leave, thereby adding onto the already numerous and burdensome posting requirements in California. The costs for these mandates alone will overwhelm businesses in California that are already struggling to survive in this economy. As recently reported in the February 2011 Institute for Women’s Policy Research on the effect of the paid sick leave program in San Francisco, 15.2% of the employees surveyed were laid off or had their hours reduced after the program was implemented; 14.1% of the employees surveyed received fewer bonuses or had their benefits reduced; and 21.7% of the “AB 400 would unreasonably expand employees had increased work demands. employer costs and liability for new Out of the industries surveyed, businesses mandated paid sick leave benefits with 24 employees or less were the most covering all employees,” stated Alice negatively impacted by the paid sick leave Sullivan, President/CEO of the Temecula program. Valley Chamber of Commerce. “Many employers provide paid sick leave and/or In addition to the increased business paid vacation time even though current expenses and potential loss of jobs AB 400 law does not require it, however, unlike will create, AB 400 will also dramatically vacation days, sick leave does not accrue increase an employer’s risk for legal fees nor vest and any unused sick leave may be and costs. Not only does AB 400 create a forfeited at the end of a designated period,” private right of action for employees to sue continued Sullivan. for any alleged violation with the right to recover back wages, liquidated damages,
withheld sick days, attorney’s fees, reinstatement, and injunctive relief, but it also creates a rebuttable presumption of retaliation. Specifically, under AB 400 it will be presumed that an employer retaliated against an employee if the employer takes any corrective action within 90 days of an employee’s complaint or opposition to an employer’s practice or policy regarding mandated paid sick leave. AB 400 also imposes penalties against an employer for failure to post the required notices imposed by this section, as well as maintain records regarding employees’ accrued sick leave. California was recently rated one of the top ten litigious states in the nation. AB 400 will certainly emphasize that point with the various vehicles for litigation it creates. Our state and our region simply cannot afford to continue to burden private businesses with costly mandates such as AB 400. Growth amongst the private sector is a critical component in our business community’s economic recovery, which AB 400 will certainly discourage, if not prohibit Log on to www.SouthwestCA.biz for more information.
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ith the economy teetering on the brink of a Recession, it’s easy to understand the concern business owners have when it comes to spending money. Banks are failing, the housing market is slumping and large corporations are reorganizing their benefit programs and laying people off. Most large expenditures are being scrutinized more closely then they have been in previous years. When ownership groups sit down and crunch the numbers, more often than not they’re looking to make cuts—any where they think they can. I’ve put together a list of items that could easily serve as a reliable guide to cutting costs in tight times. Truthfully, most businesses should control these costs in good economic times. Here is what you need to do: Reduce entertainment expenses: these include lunches, picnics, fairs and festivals. Notice I did not use the word eliminate. Discretion should be used at all times. Eliminating the Annual Christmas party could do more harm than good, so be careful.
Eliminate underperforming/duplicative employees: this should be done routinely, regardless of a company’s financial position. Control office supply expenditures: office supplies are almost always abused. Doing something as simple as encouraging people to use both sides of a piece of scratch paper (instead of just one side) can save hundreds of dollars every year.
tracked is advertising dollars that should not be spent. Yellow Pages advertising sounds fantastic, but does it work for your business? Can it be tracked? If not, let it go as soon as possible.
Spend marketing dollars wisely: marketing is powerful and considerably less expensive (and much more effective) than advertising. Generally speaking, a dollar spent on marketing is worth five Consider selling virtually: many businesses dollars spent on advertising. Eliminating (not all) under-utilize the power of the marketing is a very poor decision for internet and telephone to run their most businesses. Continue to market, but company. Field sales people, company be cautious at what you do with your incars, notebook computers, mileage house budget. reimbursement and sales training expenses add up quick. Both internet and telephone Reduce unnecessary travel expenses: can reduce your expenditures greatly while visiting a key customer in another state that typically requires a plane ticket and maintaining your sales goals. hotel stay could be eliminated with a Consider moving to a smaller office conference call and a gift space: does your current space have open square footage that has never been used? to express your gratitude for the continuing Downsizing to a more realistic space can business. Is this an ideal solution? Maybe save literally thousands of dollars every not. But the $2,000.00 you otherwise year. The only downside to this savings is would have spent on that trip may be the the cost of the move to the new space (this difference between meeting your financial should be factored into your decision on obligations the following month—or falling the front end). behind on them. Rein in your advertising dollars: are you able to track the success of your advertising dollars spent? As a general rule of thumb, advertising that cannot be
Written by Frank P. Costabilo Jr., Perfectly Frank: A Business Column
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says the total number of smartphone users grew to 61.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2010. This in turn raises the question of compatibility. If you are not concerned with the effectiveness of your business’ website mobile web presence, you should be. Mobile web browsing is undeniably on the rise. From web-surfing and application use to shopping and social networking, more and more individuals are taking advantage of the mobile conveniences afforded by Internet-enabled portable devices. Instead of fearing this shift in web viewing, this new trend can make your business web presence simpler and smoother than before.
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he way business and society views and accesses the web is changing. What was once a job for a desktop or laptop, is now a function performed on an array of devices, ranging from Smartphones, like the iPhone®, to portable devices, such as the iPad®. A study released by Massachusetts-based application analytics firm Localytics
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making lives better Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center Good health is always worth celebrating. The nonprofit Leapfrog Group, which compares hospital performance, named 16 of our medical centers—including Kaiser Permanente Riverside—to its national top hospital list. This elite group of 65 was selected from more than 1,200 hospitals nationwide. Being recognized for providing high-quality patient care is an honor. Contributing to the health of our communities is the real reward. For more information about the 2010 Leapfrog Top Hospitals Award, visit leapfroggroup.org.
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riBBOn CuttinG CErEmOniEs The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce celebrates each new member with a Ribbon Cutting ceremony. Or, if you are an existing member and move locations let the business community know with a ribbon cutting. Contact the Membership Department to learn more call 951-676-5090.
Green Chiropractic Jeremy Green 43950 Margarita Rd. ste. a temecula, Ca 92592 (951)230-8389 www.Green-Chiropractic.com
lifestyle Chiropractic & Wellness 41593 Winchester Road, suite 122 temecula, Ca 92590 (951)296-9615 www.hemetlifestyleChiropractic.com
temeku hills assisted living Gabriel Badescu 40847 Cebu drive temecula, Ca 92591 (951)970-3643 www.temekuhillsassistedliving.com
Pizzeria Venti Frank shaffer 40335 Winchester Rd. ste. K temecula, Ca 92591 (951)296-0720 www.pizzeriaVenti-temecula.com
Encore financial Consulting Kimberly surber, CFp po Box 893910 temecula, Ca 92589 (951)926-1002
Event massage services andy Betts temecula, Ca 92592 (949)510-2396 www.eventMassageservices.com
Europa Village denis Ferguson 33475 la serena Way temecula, Ca 92591 (951)506-1818 www.europaVillage.com
michelle’s Place Women’s Breast Cancer resource Center Kimberly Goodnough 27645 Jefferson avenue, ste. 117 temecula, Ca 92590 www.Michellesplace.org
living hope faith Center alnita Moore 32819 temecula parkway ste. B temecula, Ca 92592 www.livinghopeFaithCenter.com
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Farmer Boys Farmers Insurance Brian e. Walker Financial accounting services, Inc. Fish Window Cleaning Freedom Fitness studio Friends of Ronald Reagan sports park Gentry studio Glass doctor s.W. Riverside County hopes Chest Co. howells Government Relations Image source Inspect-It 1st Integrity Journal Jds actors studio K-Frog 92.9 la pointe Wealth Management la Quinta Inn & suites lake elsinore outlets law offices of Charles X. delgado, the leslie a. doherty, Cpa, apC lillibet’s place, llC, senior adult daycare linfield Christian school Magical adventure Balloon Rides Maurice Car’rie & Van Roekel Winery Merit Moving systems - united Van lines Molly Maid Monteleone Meadows Mueting Media new life ultrasound, Inc. - 3d/4d Imaging studio newport Coast securities nigro & nigro, pC nottingham & associates original Roadhouse Grill outdoor Resorts Rancho California pCs Building Maintenance panache events
paradise Chevrolet Cadillac potamus press designspromenade 76 Quality nissan of temecula Rancho army-navy store Rancho damacitas / thessalonika Family services Rancho Family Medical Group Redhawk Vision Center Richard olson Financial Group sCeGa Gymnastics sIGn-a-RaMa san diego County Credit union souplantation south County pest Control southern Calif hydroseed Inc. southern California edison southwest Riverside County association of Realtors spicy pickle state Farm Insurance - Julie ngo stryder transportation temecula town Center c/o sticky Center Inc. temecula Valley Custom pools, Inc. temecula Valley news tilted Kilt timmy d. productions town and Country towing tri Valley Medical Weight Control trinity Worldwide Reprographics (Rosenow Copies) tyler & Monk, llp Wells Fargo advisors Winton larson & solecki, llp Workforce development Center of Riverside County Yvonne a. Ruiz, notary & translation services
chAMBEr cAlEndAr July 2011 friday, July 1 8:00am – Coffee Connection thursday, July 7 8:00am – VYp planning Meeting 1:00pm – sCoRe Counseling tuesday, July 12 12:00pm – Business success Forum. topic “Marking - the value of first impressions.”
tuesday, July 13 sBdC Counseling 8:00am – Membership Committee Meeting
monday, July 18 12:00pm – sWClC Meeting
thursday, July 14 1:00pm – sCoRe Counseling
Wednesday, July 20 5:30pm – Mixer at Cornerstone e&s Insurance/old town Center, temecula
friday, July 15 12:00pm – VYp lunch & learn
thursday, July 21 1:00pm – sCoRe Counseling
Wednesday, July 27 sBdC Counseling 7:30am – networking Breakfast thursday, July 28 7:30am – tVCC Board Meeting 1:00pm – sCoRe Counseling 6:00pm – VYpeR at tBd
chAMBEr cAlEndAr August 2011 thursday, august 4 8:00am – VYp planning Meeting 1:00pm – sCoRe Counseling 4:00pm - new Member orientation thursday, august 5 8:00am – Coffee Connection tuesday, august 9 12:00pm – Business success Forum “Government procurement”
Wednesday, august 10 sBdC Counseling 8:00am – Membership Committee Meeting thursday, august 11 9:00am – ambassador training 1:00pm – sCoRe Counseling
Wednesday, august 17 5:30pm – Mixer at tBd thursday, august 18 1:00pm – sCoRe Counseling friday, august 19 12:00pm – VYp lunch & learn
friday, august 12 5:30pm – Wine & Bingo at Wilson Creek Winery
tuesday, august 23 9:00am – sBdC seminar-“how to start Your small Business”
monday, august 15 12:00pm southwest California legislative Council Meeting
Wednesday, august 24 sBdC Counseling 7:30am – networking Breakfast
thursday, august 25 7:30am – tVCC Board Meeting 1:00pm – sCoRe Counseling 6:00pm – VYpeR at Baily’s Fine dining & Front street Bar & Grill tuesday, august 30 8:00am – VYp speed networking
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he Business Success Forum is a monthly presentation by a TVCC member that is an expert in their field. Each month, the featured speaker presents unique information geared towards helping fellow small businesses.
The Business Success Forum is held the second Tuesday of each month, 12-1:30pm, at the Chamber office. This event is free to attend for members and $20 for non-members.
July 12 – Creative Bar - Marketing Your Company – “The Importance of First Impressions” Aug 9 – Small Business Development Corporation – “Government Procurement” Sept 13 – Small Business Development Corporation – “Time Management” Oct 11 – Employment Development Department - “Employee vs. Independent Contractor Taxes” Nov 8 - Social Media by Joe – “Incorporating Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc… into Your Business” Dec 13 – Access West Insurance Services - “Protecting Your Assts & Your Business by Being Properly Insured” For more information about the Business Success Forum or to be considered as a speaker for 2012 for the event contact Katie Edmonds, Membership Director, katie@temecula.org or 951676-5090.
The Tvcc celebrates 45 years of service on august 26, 2011
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massage therapy event Massage services andy Betts temecula, Ca 92592 (949)510-2396 eventMassageservices.com
Plumbing Mr. Rooter plumbing lorraine diaz temecula, Ca 92591 (951)699-4323 mrrooter.com
food services Garlic King John Rosingana 41661 enterprise Circle n. #115 temecula, Ca 92590 (951)506-8883 garlicking.net
urgent Care Murrieta express Care lily phillips 24910 las Brisas Road #106 Murrieta, Ca 92562 (888)390-0401
Government relations / marketing howells Government Relations Jacqueline howell Murrieta, Ca 92563 (951)461-9074 non Profit Inland Valley Youth Football & Cheer hector arellano po Box 894062 temecula, Ca 92591 (951)473-3100 temeculatitans.com Dentists John M. luckey dds & associates John luckey 29645 Rancho California Road #126 temecula, Ca 92592 (951)676-4556 Banks Jp Morgan Chase - Business Banking Group Michael hoover 360 n. McKinley Corona, Ca 92879 (951)898-3560 chase.com Builders KB home Mike Freeman 36310 Inland Valley drive Wildomar, Ca 92595 (951)691-5300 kbhome.com attorney services law office of Robin Johnson Robin Johnson 30520 Rancho California Rd. ste 107-115 temecula, Ca 92591 (951)676-1962 health & nutrition lifevantage Barbara updike temecula, Ca 92591 (951)658-8034 lifevantage.com/Barbaraupdike
retail old California lavender andrea peck 1380 esperanza trail palm springs, Ca 92262 (951)252-7383 Payroll paychex, Inc. shannon Bernier-Buffington temecula, Ca 92591 (951)236-1019 paychex.com restaurant pizzeria Venti Frank shaffer 40335 Winchester Rd. ste. K temecula, Ca 92591 (951)296-0720 pizzeriaventi-temecula.com Golf instruction professional Golfers Career College Gary Gilleon 26109 Ynez Road temecula, Ca 92591 (951)719-2994 GolfCollege.edu Employment Riverside County department of public social services (dpss) Joni Caposey 4060 County Circle drive Riverside, Ca 92503 (951)245-3220 http://dpss.co.riverside.ca.us/ employmentservices.aspx
financial services spring leaf Financial services Ruth Rodriguez 27725 Jefferson avenue, ste. 107 temecula, Ca 92590 (951)676-2880 springleafFinancial.com restaurant submarina California subs shilpa patel 29073 overland drive ste. I temecula, Ca 92591 (951)699-5818 submarina.com non Profit temecula Valley slow Foods leah diBernardo 27636 Ynez Road temecula, Ca 92591 (951)694-3663 slowFoodtV.org Cellular Phones t-Mobile usa Robert lobato 40820 Winchester Road, suite 2310 temecula, Ca 92591 (951)296-6241 t-mobile.com Engineers utility design services, Inc. Frank Magdaleno 27576 Commerce Center drive temecula, Ca 92590 (951)695-0940 restaurant Yogurt Factory Kimberly Calderon/ Melanie hood 39694 Winchester Road, ste. a temecula, Ca 92591 (951)506-4242
Education Riverside County superintendant of schools Kenn Young 3939 13th street Riverside, Ca 92501 retail sanrio surprises doris Cho 40820 Winchester Road, #2282 temecula, Ca 92591 (951)296-1147
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