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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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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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Phone: 951.676.5090 Fax: 951.694.0201 Email : info@temecula.org www.temecula.org Mission Statement
The mission of the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce is to promote the economic environment of all member businesses and by so doing will support the programs which preserve and improve the quality of life.
Officers
Chairman of the Board — Isaac Lizarraga, Rancho Ford Lincoln Mercury First Vice Chairman — Jeff Kurtz, Promenade Temecula Secretary — Janet Scott Treasurer — Jerry Konchar, Pechanga Resort & Casino Past Chairman of the Board — Stan Harter, Reid & Hellyer, A Professional Corp.
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Nancy Austin, Grubb & Ellis Peter Baker, Loma Linda Medical Center Tony Berardino, Cornerstone E & S Insurance Services Leslie Doherty, Leslie Doherty CPA LouEllen Ficke, Commerce Bank of Temecula Valley Jann Gentry, Gentry Studios Shane Lesovsky, Temecula Valley Communications Suzanne Lingold, California State University San Marcos Lori Marruffo, Virtual Outsourcing Solutions Paul Nolta, Small Business Development Center Janese M. Reyes, Community Little Book, Inc. Karen Roberts, Kaiser Permanente Janet Scott Matt Stone, Rancho California Water District
Management Team
Alice Sullivan, President CEO Laura Turnbow, Chief Operations Officer Katie Edmonds, Membership Director Beth Soltysiak, Sales Executive Tiffany Clark, Membership Coordinator Raynell Squyres, Networking Events Coordinator Emily Pulley, Communications Director Jennifer Cloud, Special Events Director Brooke Nunn, Special Events Coordinator Jeanette Kristensen, Resource Coordinator Lynn Collett, Resource Coordinator Shaun Lumachi, Legislative Council
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Legislative Council Chair — Gene Wunderlich Membership Services Chair — Lori Marruffo – Virtual Outsourcing Solutions VYP Ashley Garing, The Temecula Insider Deadline for text is the 10th of the preceding month, and deadline for inserts is the 10th of the preceding month. Members wishing to submit articles for upcoming issues of Temecula Today, please submit to emily@temecula.org. Flyer insert: To reserve space for an insert, please call Alice Sullivan at 951.676.5090
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SHOP TEMECULA FIRST:
Destination shopping arrives in Temecula
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aking Promenade Temecula a destination shopping center has been a work in progress for several years. Now, as the center reaches close to 100% occupancy and opens some of the hottest brands in retail, there is no better time to declare Promenade Temecula a “destination” shopping center. Destination shopping is a term that indicates shoppers are willing to make a special trip outside their general 10-15 mile radius. Guests are willing to make that drive because the center offers a significant difference in brands, merchandise mix, selection, and overall shopping experience. Destination shopping centers offer the greatest overall customer satisfaction and bring increased sales revenues into the cities where those centers do business. For all these reasons, being able to call Promenade Temecula a destination shopping center gives the Temecula Valley a greater cache and stronger appeal to “stay-cations” from San Diego, Orange County and Los Angeles. As the center opens global powerhouse H&M, MAC cosmetics, G by Guess, Charming Charlie and other fashion and specialty store trend setters, Promenade Temecula out-paces any regional shopping center in a 40-mile radius.
“The expansion in 2009 set the pace for positioning the center as the shopping destination in Southwest Riverside County. With the opening of global brands plus highly sought-after dining choices, Promenade Temecula offers the most current selection of fashion, food and entertainment in one location that you can find in even the most urban retail setting,” said marketing director Kym Espinosa. Add to the fashion and dining the large scale events that take place at Promenade Temecula and you start to understand just how much goes on at the regional shopping center. For example, in October the center hosts the Komen Inland Empire Race for the Cure®. This event typically brings over 13,000 participants and raises over $500,000 for Inland Empire Breast Cancer support. The center hosts Circus Vargas, several car shows and home shows plus other family events including a seasonal pumpkin patch, a weekly certified Farmer’s Market, fashion events and of course Santa’s arrival. “From a retail standpoint, what’s most exciting this season are the fresh retail concepts being rolled out for holiday shopping,” said Kym Espinosa. “Not only are we seeing great merchandise collections in stores like Coach, Coldwater Creek and Soma, we are also seeing some great new products and customized product lines. Apple has just released the new
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iphone 4S and a new Macbook Air and new specialty stores are catering to customers with custom T-shirts and other apparel lines made to personalized specifications! The personalization factor really makes these great gifts—even for the most difficult to shop for on your list.” As the holidays draw closer, Promenade Temecula is working toward meeting the expectations of an A-class destination center. The annual holiday tree lighting and Santa’s arrival will take place on Saturday, November 12 at 7pm with a GRAND surprise for everyone in attendance. This kick-off to the holiday season has become an annual community tradition in the Temecula Valley area with over 3,000 people in attendance. This year is no exception and promises music, holiday excitement, fireworks and all the magic of the season! Watch for extended holiday hours and exciting sale events this season. Savvy shoppers will be sure to log on to the Promenade Temecula’s website for weekly updates on special savings events throughout the mall. The center’s website has also recently been freshened up and now integrates social media components, retailer information and sale events, mapping, and quick read articles on fashion finds, smart shopping and easy solutions. Visit the website at www. promenadetemecula.com.
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Put Your Money Where Your House Is
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’m going to encourage you to do something today that will have a considerable impact on our community and local economy.
Buy local.
an opportunity to earn your local business. So remember to Buy Local. Your efforts will help maintain the wonderful quality of life we all enjoy here in Temecula. By Kenneth Colson , DCH Honda Acura of Temecula, General Manager
Now I know what you’re thinking. You hate being told what to do, what to buy, where to buy it from, especially if you don’t already trust the person giving you advice, but I really mean it. Every time you buy a car in Temecula, you have the opportunity to make a difference in our community. The City of Temecula depends on several sources of income to operate. One of the largest comes from Sales and Use Tax, making up nearly half of the general fund revenues. And one of the largest generators of Sales and Use Tax revenue for the city of Temecula is the Temecula Valley Auto Dealers. Did you know that for every car purchased at a Temecula auto dealer, 1 percent of the 7.75 percent state sales tax collected is returned to the city? Temecula depends on that money to help pay for services you depend on, like fire and police protection, parks and recreation, paved roads, and water and sewer service. So what happens when you spend money outside of Temecula? That money and the taxes and economic benefit it provides would be gone. And that would mean fewer services for you and me. Temecula auto dealerships also directly impact the community with their independent charitable contributions. From charitable organizations, youth sports, to numerous Chamber of Commerce events and school programs, they give willingly – and many times silently – in an effort to support their employees and the community they serve. So what are you doing to impact your community and local economy? Support your local dealer. The next time you want to buy a car, go to your local Temecula Valley Auto Dealer first. Give that dealer Nove mb e r • De ce mb e r 201 1 | T e me cula Today | 5
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Shop Temecula First Participants Dan Keck, Keck Insurance Agency, Inc Jennifer Dierbeck, UDS Inc Carol Thomas, First Citizens Bank Chris Ortiz, Kindercare – Ynez Scott Wetter, Macy’s Gail Hopkinson, Tri Valley Plumping Co Kurt Shafer, Twin Cities Benefits Danielle Ramo, REE Mechanical, Inc. Debbie Lynn Kosum, Century 21 Wright Bret Christo, Vineyard Valet Dry Cleaning Erik Dodd, Reid & Hellyer, APC Danielle Gibeson, Promethean Biofuels Steve Bucher, AAMCO COVER PHOTO — Crystal Magon, South Coast Winery Resort & Spa Greg Gonzales, The Creative Bar Michael Crawford, Golden Eagle Properties Lori Marruffo, Virtual Outsourcing Solutions Esther Phahla, Esther N. Phahla, CPA, A Professional Corporation Tena Caracciolo, Strachota Insurance Agency Electra Demos, Assistance League of Temecula Valley Mardelouis Hawthorne, Fishmonger Café Bruce Cripe, Business Scene Magazine Nina Southard, Rancho Damacitas
Give Back to Your Community by Shopping Local IN Old Town Temecula this Season
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t’s the season of giving, and what a better way to give, than to an entire community. That’s what shopping locally does for your neighbor, friends, and the community. By shopping locally you keep the tax dollars in town, help provide local jobs, and help local businesses stay viable. Tax dollars do even more. They provide the funds for police, fire and special programs that the City of Temecula offers. There is no quainter place to shop, than the heart of the city, Old Town Temecula, where you will enjoy 20,000 old twinkling holiday lights from archway to archway and find gift items unique to Temecula. Whether it’s clothing stamped with a Temecula Valley logo, spices, chili-spiced jellies or olive oil, you can send relatives a gift with “Temecula” flavor and style. Old Town Temecula’s friendly shop keepers can help you find the perfect gift. Plan your shopping around one of the many activities planned during Old Town Temecula’s WinterFest in Old Town November 25 through January 2, 2012. Santa Arrives by horse-drawn carriage Friday, November 25 at 6pm. He’s accompanied by Dickens Carolers, balloon artist Greyzie the Elf, and the MSJC Menifee Jazz Ensemble. There is also a holiday puppet show from 6 to 9 pm.
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Kids can visit with Santa every Saturday and Sunday from 1pm to 5pm through December 18. The Tahquitz District Boy Scouts will take souvenir photos for a donation and help Santa in his workshop. Be sure to get Santa’s Magic glasses and Antlers while supplies last. You will find them only in Old Town Temecula. Weekends include Dickens carolers and other family-oriented entertainment with puppet shows, music and Dynamite Dave. Santa’s Electric Light Parade brightens the evening Friday, December 2 at 7pm. You don’t even need to leave town to enjoy ice skating. Old Town Temecula’s seasonal ice rink returns Friday, December 16 with hourly sessions through January 1, 2012. The 3,500 square foot ice rink will be located at Main and Mercedes. Check the website www.temeculaevents.org for times, prices and more information. Forget about Times Square this New Year’s Eve and join your neighbors at Temecula’s New Year’s Eve tradition for the Grape Drop Countdown at City Hall. The celebration offers dancing to Safety Orange, Open Road, the Silver Beatles and Valley Winds. This is a family friendly event with a party jump, Dynamite Dave, face painting and a magician until 9 p.m. Usher in the new year as a giant illuminated bunch of grapes descends from city hall with an East Coast (9 p.m.) and midnight countdown. All activities at Temecula Town Square are free except the ice rink which will remain open until 1:30 a.m. New Years Day. Visit www. temeculaevents.org or call (951) 506-5100.
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Sponsorship Opportunities
Gain More exposure for your business
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s you look to grow your business, now is the time to evaluate and select advertising opportunities that deliver! How do you to maximize your exposure and your return on investment? Simple: Sponsor a Chamber Event, become a Business Spotlight in the TVCC’s lobby or Enhance your Membership Listing on the Chamber’s website directory. Here are the many opportunities you can take advantage of:
$100 Spotlight Sponsor Includes: • 5-7minute presentation to the audience about your Business. • Business Name printed on Thank You signage at event. • Logo printed on the attendee sign-in sheets. • Ability to place printed materials on each table. • Emcee Thank You at event.
Power Networking Workshop & PNW 2-The Lab
Do you want your business to be recognized? Reserve your space in the Lobby Spotlight program today! As the Chamber Lobby Spotlight, you will be able to display information about your company including printed materials, signage and samples of your products for an ENTIRE MONTH!
Highly popular and innovative workshops featuring comprehensive instruction on how to employ effective networking tactics and strategies to create solid professional relationships. $50 Sponsorship Includes: • Business Name and/or Logo on all pre-event promotion. • Business Name and/or Logo on attendee sign-in sheets. • Signage at event. • Area available to display business cards, brochures and company collateral. • Your sponsorship announced by the PNW Leader.
Coffee Connection – Coffee and/or Danish Sponsorship An open house style networking event. Free for members and non-members. $50 Sponsorship Includes: • Logo on all pre-event publicity. • Business Name and/or Logo on attendee sign-in sheets. • Signage at event. • Area available to display business cards, brochures and company collateral. * multiple sponsorships available
Business Success Forum $75 Sponsorship Includes: • Logo on all pre-event publicity. • Business Name and/or Logo on attendee sign-in sheets. • Signage at event. • Area available to display business cards, brochures and company collateral.
Lobby Spotlight
The TVCC has over 2,000 visitors per month including those attending meetings and events. Monthly rate to reserve the space is $150. For more information on how to reserve your space contact the Chamber at (951) 676-5090 or raynell@temecula.org.
Website Enhanced Listing MAKE A STATEMENT! Premium Business Listing on Chamber’s Online Directory. Annual Fee of $150 Includes: Add Background Color, Short Business Description and Company Logo to your member listing..
Deluxe Business Listing Annual fee of $250 Includes: Add Background Color, Long Business Description, Company Logo, Video and List of Products and Services to your member listing. For information on any sponsorship opportunities available to you please contact the Membership Department at (951)676-5090.
Networking Breakfast Place Your Business in front of 85-100 individuals! $75 Danish & Coffee Sponsor Includes: • Logo Printed on flyer and all pre-event promotion. • Name printed on Thank You Signage near the coffee and danish at event. • Logo printed on the attendee sign-in sheets. • Ability to place printed materials on each table. • Emcee Thank You at event.
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Travel with the Chamber in 2012
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he tradition of excellence isn’t limited to Temecula. The TVCC travel programs offer a unique way to see the world. Join us as we travel to many beautiful places.
The Shades of Ireland. This trip which will take place on March 12 – 21, 2012. The cost of the trip is $1,999 Double Occupancy, Single Occupancy is $2,299. A $250 deposit is required to reserve your spot. Checks should be made payable to Collette Vacations.
Lake Louise, Banff and Calgary. Also included with the trip are 13 meals: 7 Breakfasts 1 Lunch and 5 Dinners For detailed trip information on the trips we will be offering please visit the Chamber’s website at www.temecula.org. Please contact Jennifer Cloud at (951) 676-5090 or jennifer@ temecula.org with any questions. See the many wonders of China in March 2012!
Also included with the trip are 8 meals: 6 Breakfasts and 2 Dinners.
The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce and Chamber Explorations present a 10 day tour of Beijing, Hangzhou and Shanghai. Climb the Great Wall, stroll through Tiananmen Square and enjoy a West Lake Boat Cruise for some of the most beautiful scenery in China. Trip highlights include Beijing Touring, Tiananmen Square, Temple of Heaven, The Forbidden City, Summer Palace and much more! By booking this trip through the Chamber you receive inclusions such as airfare, 7 nights in a first class hotel, 16 meals, sightseeing per itinerary, and professional tour host just to name a few. Space is limited. Sign up early to secure your seat!
Canadian Rockies by Train tour.
Your trip to Spain awaits you in November 2012!
We will also showcase our Canadian Rockies by Train tour which will take place on April 23 – May 1, 2012. The cost of the trip is $3,299 Double Occupancy, Single Occupancy is $4,099.
The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce and Chamber Explorations presents 7 incredible nights in sunny Spain and Costa del Sol. Take a journey into a historic land brimming with amazing sights, a warm and sunny climate, delicious food and amazing culture. Trip highlights include Granada, Alhambra Palace, Seville, Mijas, Gibraltar, and much more! By booking this trip through the Chamber you receive inclusions such as airfare, 7 nights in a first class hotel, 13 meals, sightseeing per itinerary, and professional tour host just to name a few. Space is limited. Sign up early to secure your seat! For more information and pricing ony any of these trips, please contact Brooke Nunn at the Chamber at (951) 676-5090 or brooke@temecula.org.
Price includes: Round Trip Air from San Diego Int’l Airport, Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges of $100 (subject to increase until paid in full), Hotel Transfers. Not included in price: Cancellation waiver and Insurance of $200 per person. During the trip you will visit Dublin, Killarney, Muckross House and Gardens, Ring of Kerry, Blarney Stone and St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
A $250 deposit is required to reserve your spot. Checks should be made payable to Collette Vacations. Price includes: Round Trip Air from San Diego Int’l Airport, Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges of $100 (subject to increase until paid in full), Hotel Transfers. Not included in price: Cancellation waiver and Insurance of $200 per person. During the tour you will viist British Columbia, Vancouver, Overnight stay on VIA Rail, Jasper , Columbia Ice Fields,
2012 Annual Awards Gala
Save the Date – Saturday, February 18, 2012
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n Saturday, February 18, 2012, the 46th Annual Awards Gala hosted by the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce, will be held at Pechanga Resort & Casino. This premier event will be a memorable night of elegance and excitement, with an expected crowd of over eight hundred attendees. The evening will include a tantalizing dinner menu, extravagant silent auction items, live entertainment, and an outstanding awards presentation.
Sterling Business of the Year: Financial Accounting Services, Inc.
Congratulations to the 2011 Annual Awards Gala Winners:
Ambassador of the Year: Harry Shank, Commerce Bank of Temecula Valley
Bronze Business of the Year: Sizzler Restaurant/BMW Management Gold Business of the Year: Wilson Creek Winery Platinum Business of the Year: Kaiser Permanente Service Charitable Organization of the Year: Our Nicholas Foundation Citizen of the Year: Bill Wilson, Wilson Creek Winery Chairman’s Choice Award: Jeff Kurtz, Promenade Temecula Young Professional of the Year: Tiffany Carreon Toledo Nove mb e r • De ce mb e r 201 1 | T e me cula Today | 9
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Room Makeover VYP Supports Oak Grove
For the third year Valley Young Professionals spent two days redecorating a student room at Oak Grove Center for Education Treatment & the Arts in Murrieta. Members of VYP worked together gathering donations throughout the community, purchasing supplies and offering their time to completely refurbish the room of two 15 year old residents. This project was a huge success through the many contributions made. With generous donations from individuals and businesses, VYP was able to provide new bedding, curtains, paint, wall décor, pillows, organizers and other decorative accessories to the student room at Oak Grove. This venture has created a lasting impact on the community and on the lives of these youth. A special thank you to Jason Hope, JD Promotions and each VYP member and volunteer who contributed to this project.
Shop Local - Doctors Orders!
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hen I recently opened a new chiropractic clinic in town, I discovered that Temecula has all of the resources necessary for starting a new business. I found that all of my needs could be filled by local shops and companies. Office furniture, web site design, graphic design and printing could all be taken care of here, with exceptional quality and competitive pricing. I got great advice from local attorneys, accountants, and real estate brokers which helped me lower our start-up costs and monthly overhead. Also, I found that local banks were more likely to discuss loans and financing than their larger, national competitors. Everything I needed, I found in Temecula. The idea to “Shop Temecula First” benefits our community by keeping tax dollars local. The family events and parks which add so much character to Temecula are all funded by local tax revenues. In addition, the feeling of community is enhanced by doing business with our friends and neighbors. Our community becomes tighter-knit when we support each other, particularly in business. Furthermore, there is accountability required when doing business locally, which can be a great benefit to consumers. Temecula is a large community, but the business scene has a small-town feeling. Business owners know that they will see you around town at events and meetings, so there is a higher likelihood of getting great service, as well as honest transactions. Personally, I prefer to do business with people that I see at Chamber of Commerce events and local networking groups because it is easier to build trust with businesses and people that are from my neighborhood—who are as invested in this community as I am. By Dr. Jeremy Green, DC, Green Chiropractic 10 | Tem ec ul a Today | Nov e mb e r • De c e mb e r 201 1
Join VYP for upcoming events! Thursday, Nov 3 8:00am – Planning Committee Tuesday, Nov 8 8:00am – Speed Networking Tuesday, Nov 15 6:00pm –VYP Think Tank – Location Think Tank Thursday, Dec 1 8:00am – Planning Committee Thursday, Dec 15 VYP Member Appreciation Night! 6:00pm – Location: Thorton Winery For more information on VYP events please email vyp@temecula.org.
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Keepin’ Your Ride Smooth
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o detouring around the issue, we know that easily getting around town is important to you. It is important to us too; here at the City of Temecula, we take traffic circulation, infrastructure, and roads seriously. So seriously in fact, that we have designated over $260 million dollars over the next five years towards these types of projects in our FY2012-2016 Capital Improvement Budget. Whether you are a commuter who uses the freeway off-ramps daily, a master navigator of the local side roads or love feeling the wind blow through your hair by bicycle, we want to keep your ride smooth! Here are just some of the Capital Improvement projects we are working on:
French Valley Parkway Interchange Quite possibly the most needed infrastructure improvement within Southwest Riverside County, the $200 million French Valley Parkway Interchange project will ease traffic congestion at the Temecula/Murrieta border near the I-15 Winchester freeway interchange. Features include two mile long thoroughfares that will run parallel to each side of the I-15 freeway, new off-ramps and on-ramps that will allow motorists to reach I-215 freeway without accessing the I-15 freeway and vice versa. The project will also provide motorists another east/ west means of crossing the freeway avoiding unnecessary side roads. The French Valley Parkway Interchange is the first new interchange to the growing region since the 1980’s and will pull thousands of cars off severely congested roadways. The first phase of the project, which consists of building a new southbound French Valley Parkway off-ramp from Interstate 15 that will connect to the west side of town and add a second lane to the Winchester southbound off ramp will break ground in Spring 2012.
Pedestrian Bridge Over Santa Gertrudis Creek Physically connecting Harveston and North-Temecula residents to Chaparral High School just makes sense! This project includes the construction of an approximately 150 foot long pedestrian bridge over Santa Gertrudis Creek near Chaparral High School. This bridge will make the walk to/from CHS much safer and timelier. No more blaming the long walk
to school on your tardiness kids! The project is anticipated to break ground in October 2011 and will last approximately three months.
Pavement Rehabilitation Program (aka No More Potholes!) Maintaining our existing streets and keeping them in great condition is a must! As you drive around this great City you will notice the constant upkeep of our most important assets. This ongoing effort will continue with rehabilitating Margarita Road between Rancho California Road and Avenida Barca. Two additional segments on Margarita reaching north to Solana way will follow. Along with the road rehab, the parkway on the east side of Margarita Road from Ramsey Court to Avenida Cima Del Sol will be beautified by enhancing the right-of-way with uniform landscaping. Winchester Road between Roripaugh Road and Nicolas Road, Rancho California and Winchester Roads between Ynez & Jefferson are slated to be rehabbed in the near future. The pavement on Ynez Road from Winchester to Solana will get a much needed face lift in early 2012. Rancho Vista Road between Margarita and Paseo Goleta is also scheduled for rehab and will be completed in the not too distant future.
I-15/Temecula Parkway (SR-79 South) Interchange Improvements Plans to improve the I-15/Temecula Parkway interchange are being finalized. This project will construct a new SB off-ramp to Temecula Parkway allowing for the free flow of traffic onto EB Temecula Parkway. A complimentary new SB on-ramp will align with the south end of Old Town Front Street. With constant improvements to the City’s infrastructure and roads, it’s no wonder why the CA Office of Traffic Safety named Temecula the #1 in Overall Traffic Safety, out of 56 cities with a population between 101,000 and 250,000. For more information on the City of Temecula’s Capital Improvement List, contact the Public Works Department at 951-694-6411or email Amer Attar at amer.attar@cityoftemecula.org.
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TVCC Urges Passage
of Economic Impact Analysis Requirement
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he Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce supported a statewide proposal (SB 617) that requires a standard economic impact analysis for major regulations be done at the beginning of the regulatory process. The Chamber believes SB 617 is an important first step toward regulatory reform in California. The Governor signed SB 617 into law. SB 617 reforms the regulatory process by requiring an economic analysis of all major regulations at the beginning of the regulatory process, thus providing more transparency and better data on which to base selection of most cost-effective regulatory alternative. This analysis will then drive the development and selection of regulations that fully meet the goals of the underlying statute while having the least negative impact on the state’s economy. If the agency adopts anything
other than the most cost-effective option, it must state on the record why and justify its choice. Currently a proposed regulation’s fiscal analysis, if any, comes at the end of the process and is not based on uniform standards of analysis. Economic growth and prosperity depends on a predictable and rational regulatory climate. SB 617 sends a message to investors and employers that California is taking a meaningful step in this direction by requiring a robust economic analysis for major regulations. Additionally, this bill provides for a more transparent regulatory process as well as oversight for state agencies that are involved in the process. Log on to www.SouthwestCA.biz for more information on the Chamber’s efforts to represent the interests of business at all levels of government.
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TVCC Supports Common Sense Solution to Frivolous ADA Lawsuits
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he Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce supports a federal proposal by Congressman Duncan Humber (H.R. 881), which would bring relief to frivolous lawsuits
H.R. 881 would amend the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 to require a plaintiff to first provide a defendant with notification and an opportunity to correct an ADA violation before the plaintiff may commence a civil action and force the business owner to incur legal costs. Currently, ADA does not require any notice before a lawsuit can be filed and the enforcement of the ADA is done through civil litigation. Many ADA lawsuits have been filed for issues of relatively minor noncompliance; such a sign being the wrong color or having the wrong wording. Due to California’s lawsuit-friendly legal climate, 42 percent of ADA lawsuits filed in the United States are filed in California, causing many small businesses to close and wiping out jobs.
Small businesses are critical to our local economic recovery. Nationally, 99.7 percent of all employer firms employ over half of all workers in the country. The Chamber believes we need more proposals that allow businesses to focus on job creation instead of spending needless resources on litigation. By providing business owners sufficient time to evaluate and correct a potential ADA violation before costly litigation begins, H.R. 881 would help to ensure the disabled access while minimizing the ability of self-serving, predatory attorneys to threaten costly and burdensome litigation, therefore reserving our limited court resources for those truly unwilling to make changes. Log on to www.SouthwestCA.biz for more information on the Chamber’s efforts to represent the interests of business at all levels of government
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Statewide Hiring Mandate Fails Passage
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he Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce opposed a statewide proposal (AB 350) that would have unfairly forced employers to hire a predecessor’s employees and ensured continued union representation. AB 350 failed to pass the California State Senate on September 10. AB 350 inappropriately alters the employment relationship by requiring any successor contractor for “property services,” defined as licensed security, building maintenance, window cleaning or food cafeteria services, to retain employees of the former contractor for a minimum of 60 days and thereafter offer continued employment unless the employees’ performance during that period was unsatisfactory. AB 350 provided that a subsequent employer does not have to hire employees of the prior contractor who have been convicted of certain types of felonies. By specifying an exclusive list of such crimes, AB 350 implied that a subsequent employer would be required to hire any felon not included on the list. 14 | Tem ec ul a Today | N ov e mb e r • De c e m b e r 201 1
Assuming the bill would have allowed background checks, if the report revealed an individual had committed crimes not on the exclusive list in AB 350, the subsequent employer would have been forced to hire a known criminal and accept responsibility for any potential acts for which the employee had been convicted, such as theft, drug use or misdemeanor assault at the workplace. The bill also was designed to ensure that an incumbent union elected as the bargaining representative for the prior contractor would remain the bargaining representative for the subsequent employer. Log on to www.SouthwestCA.biz for more information on the Chamber’s efforts to represent the interests of business at all levels of government.
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Get Involved with the SWCLC Today
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he Temecula Valley, Murrieta, Lake Elsinore and Wildomar Chambers of Commerce formed the Southwest California Legislative Council (SWCLC). Together, the SWCLC serves as the regional business advocacy coalition of these four Chambers. The mission of the SWCLC is to provide a basis for the four chambers of commerce to act on local, state and federal government issues to secure a favorable and profitable business climate for the region. Thank you to the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce Southwest California Legislative Council Board Members:
Policy Platform Areas include: · · · · · · ·
Infrastructure Improvements Taxation and Government Finance Pro-Business Leadership Employee Relations Immigration Reform Healthcare Transportation
Dennis Frank, D.R. Frank & Associates Gary Thornhill, Tierra Verde Isaac Lizarraga, Rancho Ford Lincoln Roger Ziemer, Roger C. Ziemer Steve Amante, Amante & Associates Insurance Solutions, Inc.
Partner With the Chamber as We Advocate for Temecula Valley Businesses at All Levels of Government. By joining us at our next meeting, you can learn all about the pertinent issues impacting our local business community and how you can play a role. This is just another added value service the chamber provides for its members.
For more information on the SWCLC and the advocacy efforts of your chamber log on to www.SouthwestCA.biz. Monthly Meeting Third Monday of each month
Meeting Time 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Meeting Location Southwest Riverside County Association of REALTORS® 26529 Jefferson Ave. Murrieta, CA 92562
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RECYCLING MATTERS LOVE WHERE YOU LIVE
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ane Laskin has recently been hired by Temecula Recycling as their Public Relations Representative. Laskin, who has a lot of passion for environmental issues, is very pleased to be working in this field. Jane began getting interested in environmental science when she took a Master Composter Class with the Riverside County Waste Management program. This summer Jane planted a veggie garden, started a compost bin and growing red wiggler worms! The whole Laskin family has been looking for ways to live a simpler and more organic lifestyle. They try to grow some of our own food, live with fewer “toys” and recycle everything in their household that they can. At the Temecula Recycling Center the list of items that are accepted is amazing, and you get paid for many of the items you bring in! This includes items like cardboard, E-waste (“electronic waste” like batteries and cell phones), cans, glass, metal, newspaper and the list goes on and on. One of the new additions to our Center is a Surplus Store which sells some items that are new or still re-useable. There are a variety of items that can be purchased for very reasonable prices. “Some of the statistics that I have learned are shocking,” Jane shared. “For example, recycling the print run of a single Sunday issue of The New York Times would spare 75,000 trees. One recycled glass bottle could save enough energy to
power a computer for 25 minutes. And we use millions glass bottles which essentially never decompose.” Continued Jane, “Another statistic which really stood out for me is that Americans use 4 million plastic bottles every hour and only 1 out of 4 is currently recycled. It is also very important that every household (where possible) have a compost bin. Each year we dispose of 24 million tons of leaves and grass clippings which could be composted for our gardens and and this would conserve valuable landfill space. Since I have started my compost bin, and began recycling everything I could, my regular City Trash bins have only been a quarter full every week. Imagine if every household had only a quarter of their trash bins filled. Our landfills and oceans would not be polluted by waste as they are today.” “When Americans throw their recyclable items into their regular trash bins they are actually giving money to their local trash company. From now on, when you think recycling, think “money”! If you don’t have the time to recycle and separate everything, teach your children to recycle, and reward them with the money they make when they take their items to Temecula Recycling. You can use this “chore” as a way for them to earn their allowance. It is a win-win situation. Your family will be helping the environment, the children will be learning to recycle, and they get an allowance, which you may not have to pay out of your pocket. Or, you can put all the recycling money into a savings account to spend on an extra special treat for the whole family!” “If you and your family do recycle now, kudos to you for paying attention and making a difference. For those of you who do not, try it for a month, a year, a lifetime, and your pocketbook will thank you!!! Come and see me at Temecula Recycling. We will give you a tour which you will find very educational. We also offer E-Waste fundraisers for your school, sports groups, etc, which will help out during these tough economic times,” concluded Jane. Photo complements Rkgreen studios. Randy Green.
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Ten Basic Elements for Your Business Website
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ost of us have had the experience of visiting a bad business website. Within seconds, you discover that there is no telephone number, no contact information and little or no explanation of exactly what the company does. It is annoying. . . it is discouraging. . . it is frustrating. We all have the same reaction.
Share pricing information whenever possible. If this is not possible, offer a telephone number to the customer so that he or she can call someone and get pricing quickly.
Why is it that most small and medium-sized businesses do not put a higher priority on offering a sophisticated website to their customers? The knee-jerk response is often cost, but the real answer is intellectual laziness on behalf of the ownership group. These owners freely elect to not invest in a quality website because they believe they can get away without one.
Develop case studies & client testimonials and make them freely available on your website in an Adobe PDF format.
It is not 1996, folks; it is 2011. For those owners unwilling to listen, we’re eleven years into the 21st Century. Every business on the planet needs an informative website that is easy to navigate and designed to make doing business with the company an effortless affair for the customer. I have compiled a list of 10 basic elements your business website needs. Here’s what you need to do: Display your address, telephone number and contact information prominently. Provide a brief overview of what your company does for your customers. Divide your company by departments and offer an in-depth description of what each department does for your customers specifically. Offer samples of your work.
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Illustrate industry-approved certifications and association memberships. Provide a list of references.
Add an on-line catalog (where appropriate) and encourage customers to shop online whenever possible. Keep an updated archive of industry-related news on your website; this makes your website a frequent return destination and increases the likelihood that a customer will bookmark your website and visit often. To date, the websites with the highest traffic are almost always news-focused sites (there are some exceptions to this rule, but it still applies for the most part). Offer a purchasing incentive only available on your website; this ensures that customers come back to the website every time they buy from you. Most companies may not be able to offer all 10 basic elements on their website, however, every company should have at least eight of these basic elements included in their website plan. When these elements are not included, typically your customer concludes that your business website is a bad one and they simply do not come back. The format of your website is important, but the content of your website will either make or break your company in the end. Having a gorgeous website that communicates little or nothing about your business is a complete and thorough waste of everyone’s time and money. By Frank P. Costabilo Jr.
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ordstrom, Inc. announced plans to open a new Nordstrom Rack in Temecula. The 35,700-square-foot store is scheduled to open during spring 2012 at Inland Western Retail Real Estate Trust, Inc.’s (Inland Western) Commons at Temecula. Nordstrom Rack is the off-price retail division of Nordstrom, Inc., carrying on-trend merchandise from Nordstrom stores and Nordstrom.com at 50 to 60 percent off original Nordstrom prices. Nordstrom Rack also offers a wide selection of apparel, accessories and shoes from many of the brands carried in Nordstrom stores. These items are purchased specially for Nordstrom Rack, with most at savings of 30 to 70 percent off. Commons at Temecula is a regional shopping center located next to Temecula Promenade mall just off I-15. The new Nordstrom Rack will occupy the former Linens ‘n Things space and will be surrounded by an already strong mix of retailers, including Buy Buy Baby, Cost Plus World Market, Sprouts Natural Market and Sport Chalet. The center is owned by Inland Western Temecula Commons LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Inland Western.
Temecula Named 2nd Safest City in America
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or the fifth year in a row, crime is down in the United States, according to “http://www.fbi.gov/news/ pressrel/press-releases/fbi-releases-preliminaryannual-crime-statistics-for-2010” FBI Statistics. The 2010 statistics show a 5.5% drop in violent crimes from last year’s report. Small cities in California and the Southwest were among the safest. The cities on this list are ranked by violent crimes including murder, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault, per 100,000 people. As second on the list, Temecula had only 72 violent crimes per 100,000 people. There were three forcible rapes per 100,000 people, more than ten times less than the national average.
Note: Violent crime includes murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery and aggravated assault
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A very special welcome Attorneys A Fresh Start Ivan Trahan 43426 Business Park Drive, Ste. 206 Temecula, CA 92590 (951) 693-2080 www.BankruptcyTemecula.com Air Conditioning / Heating Action Air Conditioning, Heating & Solar Marty Reed 2750 S. Santa Fe Avenue San Marcos, CA 92069 (760) 727-4152 www.actionac.net Distributors Advance Electrical Frances Cordova 27570 Commerce Center Drive, Ste. 124 Temecula, CA 92590 (951) 587-8922 Asphalt, Paving & Seal Coating All American Paving Robert Stanley 18440 Donna Lane Perris, CA 92570 (951) 943-3775 Real Estate Allison James Estates & Homes Tere Rice PO Box 1362 Temecula, CA 92593 (951) 693-0093 TemeculaRanchandHomes.com Solar Electricity Ameresco Solar Bryan J. Martin 42191 Zevo Drive Temecula, CA 92590 (951) 600-1130 www.Ameresco.com Cosmetic Surgery Balikian Facial Plastic Surgery Noel Maletta 25220 Hancock Avenue, Ste. 115 Murrieta, CA 92562 (951)719-2950 www.drbalikian.com Internet Advertising Best Temecula Guide Sandra L. Caso 27636 Ynez Road L-7 #213 Temecula, CA 92591 (760) 728-8189 www.BestTemeculaGuide.com
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Education LC8 NOW, Inc. Dr. Joleen D. Smith Temecula, CA 92592 (951) 522-0451 www.LC8Tech.com Restaurant Lienzo Charro, Inc. Genaro Ornelas 29000 Old Town Front Street Temecula, CA 92590 (951) 699-2500 Fiduciary Services Lorenz Fiduciary Services Clay Spiegel PO Box 3010 Fallbrook, CA 92088 (760) 728-6688 www.MyTrustee.net Beauty Supply NouVara Michelle Schaffer 27555 Ynez Road, Ste. 135 Temecula, CA 92591 (951) 297-3344 www.NouVara.com Management Consultant Perlinski & Company Andrew Rodriguez 30025 Alicia Parkway, Ste. 107 Laguna Nigel, CA 92677 (949) 293-4793 www.Perlinskico.com Financial Services Primerica Financial Services (661) 212-9514 Chris Tacco Temecula, CA 92591 www.Primerica.com Biodiesel Promethean Biofuels Todd Hill 27635 Diaz Road Temecula, CA 92590 (951) 541-9141 www.newfuels.coop Recreation/Sports Ready, Set, Go Racing Dr. Teo Beam 33137 Kennedy Ct Temecula, CA 92592 (951) 551-0166 www.ReadySetGoRacing.com
Photography/Weddings Recorded Memories - A Photo Booth Company Carlo Limatola Temecula, CA 92592 (800) 834-2022 www.RecordedMemories.org Transportation Riverside Transit Agency Jim Kneepkens 1825 Third Street Riverside, CA 92507 (951) 565-5170 www.RiversideTransit.com Restaurant Rosati’s Pizza Pub Steven Sillin 30680 Rancho California Road Temecula, CA 92590 (951) 587-2500 www.MyRosatisTemecula.com Real Estate Taffeco Real Estate Gloria Escamilla 41593 Winchester Road, Ste. 120 Temecula, CA 92590 (951) 296-9011 www.taffecosocal.com Bicycles/Recreation Temecula Velo Cycling Club George Niotta 32974 Anasazi Drive Temecula, CA 92592 (951) 303-5827 TemeculaValleyCentury.com Plumbing Tri Valley Plumbing Co. Gail Hopkinson Temecula, CA 92592 (951) 699-8100 www.PlumbingintheValley.com Pest Control Truly Nolen of America, Inc. Mark Ringlstetter 14340 Elsworth Street, #8112 Moreno Valley, CA 92553 (951) 653-9993 www.TrulyNolen.com Weddings Wine Country Wedding Chapel Marty Scott 41973-B 6th Street Temecula, CA 92590 (951) 760-3399 WineCountryWeddingChapel. com
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Albertson & Davidson, LLP All Pro Displays & Graphics, LLC American Pacific Mortgage American Society for Quality, Temecula Valley Section Angel View Resale Boutique Animal Friends of the Valleys-LEAF AppleOne Employment Services Barley & Hops Olde World Family Tavern Barragan Corp International Beauty Studio, The Bike Shop, The Bryant Insurance and Financial Services California Bank & Trust Canine Support Teams, Inc. Cape May at Harveston Carl’s Jr. CASI Security CC & Company Center for New Directions Century 21 Wright Champion Employer Services Charity for Charity Collette Vacations Continental Realty Cornerstone Community Church Cornerstone E&S Insurance Services Costco Wholesale Craig Davis Family Insurance Agency, Inc. DBA: FARMERS Cregar Printing Cutting Edge Staffing D.L. Phares & Associates Dean & Sons Construction Inc. Derek Thomas, CPA Dorland Mtn Arts Colony, Inc. Downs Energy Dubots Capital Management
Employer Services Endeavor Production Group, The Farenbaugh, Marcy FFF Enterprises Fitness Together FXMIT, Inc. Grubb & Ellis Guadalajara Mexican Grill Harvest Team, Inc., Member of Pacific Realty Group Hopes Chest Co. Hospitality Car Wash Howells Government Relations Inn at Europa Village International Rectifier JCPenney Kindercare Kiwanis Club of Temecula Valley Koch Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. Konica Minolta Business Solutions Lawlor Chiropractic Lazy Dog Cafe, The Lemonchello’s Boutique Lonnie Smith Construction, Inc. Manpower Margarita Summit Apartments Mediamax Productions Metropolitan Water District of So. Calif. MFI Recovery Center Miramonte Winery / Celebration Cellars National Van Lines Agent Neil, Dymott, Frank, McFall & Trexler APL New Life Ultrasound, Inc. - 3D/4D Imaging Studio Oak Mountain Winery Pala Mesa Resort Project Touch Quality Inn Wine Country
Ranch Muffler & Truck Accessories, Inc. Ray A. Mandlekar, Attorney At Law Reid & Hellyer, A Professional Corporation Reliable Medical Claim Services Riverside Community Hospital Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac School Sam’s Club Sizzler / BMW Mgmt Smart Card Sparkletts Waters State Farm Insurance - Richard Lawe Stifel Nicolaus Stromsoe Insurance Agency Sullivan, Keith Sunbelt Business Brokers Sunny Hills Towing SuperMedia, Official Publisher of Verizon Sweat Cardio & Yoga Take Shape for Life Technology Squared Temecula Insurance Services Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival Temecula Valley CVB Thornton Winery Corp Trend Equity Group Union Bank of California United Towing University of Redlands, School of Business Vail Ranch Self Storage & Postal Center Vintage View Apartments Virtual Outsourcing Solutions Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Westel Communications, Inc. WestMar Property Management, Inc. Wine Country Pools / Jim Ciccone Pool Service Workforce Development Center of Riverside County World Landscape, Inc.
Chamber Calendar NOVEMBER 2011 Tuesday, Nov 1 12:00pm - Power Networking Workshop Thursday, Nov 3 1:00pm - SCORE 4:00pm - New Member Reception Friday, Nov 4 8:00am Coffee Connection
Saturday, Nov 5 & 6 9:00am - 4:00pm E-waste Event Tuesday, Nov 8 12:00pm – Business Success Forum Wednesday, Nov 9 8:00am –Membership Committee Meeting
Thursday, Nov 10 8:00am – VYP Planning Meeting 1:00pm – SCORE Wednesday, Nov 16 SBDC Couseling 5:30pm – Networking Mixer at Commerce Bank of Temecula Valley
Thursday, Nov 17 SBDC Quickbooks Counseling 7:30am – TVCC Board Meeting 1:00pm – SCORE
Wednesday, Nov 23 Networking Breakfast - Dark Thursday, Nov 24–Friday, Nov 25 Chamber Closed Happy Thanksgiving Wednesday, Nov 30 SBDC Counseling
Chamber Calendar DECEMber 2011 Thursday, Dec 1 8:00am – VYP Planning Meeting 9:00am –Ambassador Training 1:00pm –SCORE Friday, Dec 2 8:00am – Coffee Connection Tuesday, Dec 6 11:00am –Power Networking Workshop 2 – The Lab
Thursday, Dec 8 11:30am –Ambassador Luncheon 1:00pm – SCORE Tuesday, Dec 13 12:00pm –Business Success Forum Wednesday, Dec 14 SBDC Counseling 8:00am –Membership Committee Meeting
5:00pm –Member Appreciation Night – Eagle’s Nest @ Pechanga
Thursday, Dec 22 1:00pm –SCORE
Thursday, Dec 15 Quickbooks one-on-one counseling 7:30am – TVCC Board Meeting 1:00pm –SCORE 6:00pm - VYPER
Chamber Closed - Happy Holidays
Monday, Dec 19 SWCLC Dark
Monday, Dec 26 Wednesday, Dec 28 Networking Breakfast DARK SBDC Counseling Thursday, Dec 29 1:00pm -SCORE
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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.
Helixstorm, Inc. Aaron Schneider 29975 Technology Dr. #101 Murrieta, CA 92563 (951)225-1456 www.Helixstorm.com
Taffeco Real Estate Gloria Escamilla 41593 Winchester Road, Ste. 120 Temecula, CA 92590 (951)296-9011 www.TaffecoSoCal.com
Coldwell Banker Anna Jones 27708 Jefferson #201 Temecula, CA 92590 (951)239-3147 www.cbcsuds.com
Tri Valley Plumbing Co. Gail Hopkinson Temecula, CA 92592 (951)760-8688 www.PlumbingintheValley.com
Hopes Chest Co. Hope Suhr 31630 Railroad Canyon Rd. Canyon Lake, CA 92587 (714)797-9996 www.HopesChestCo.com
Temecula Valley Charter School Lisa Skinner 35755 Abelia Street Winchester, CA 92596 (951)926-9037 www.edline.net/pages/tv_charter
Teriyaki Ninja Killer Rice Bowls Tiffany Slattery 41653 Margarita Road, Ste. 108 Temecula, CA 92591 (951)970-5057 www.TeriyakiNinja.net
The Creative Bar Justin Lawler 29970 Technology Dr. Ste 215 Murrieta, CA 92563 (866)796-6307 www.TheCreativeBar.com
Utility Design Services, Inc. Frank Magdeleno 41951 Remington Ave., Ste 110 Temecula, CA 92590 (951)695-0940
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2012 Wine Country Classic Save the Date Date: Friday, June 22, 2012 Location: Temecula Creek Inn, 44501 Rainbow Canyon Road, Temecula, CA 92592 Make sure to save the date for the much anticipated return of the Wine Country Classic golf tournament presented by The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce.
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he 5th Annual Women In Business event was a huge success! This event was designed to provide a venue where women can network and connect with other dynamic women. It was designed to expand horizons, and enhance business and professional growth. The event focused on “Defining Moments.” Over 260 women gathered together and had the privilege of hearing real life stories from women they can relate to. Keynote Speaker Lisa Marie Platske is the CEO, Chief Enthusiasm Officer, of Upside Thinking, Inc. She inspired each attendee to create a lifetime of moments that yield vision, hope and prosperity. Lisa Marie compelled these women to overcome mediocrity, adversity and discover what it takes to S.O.A.R. personally and professionally.
Pamela Voit, President/CEO of Voit Management. Each panelist shared inspiring moments that impacted their lives and helped shape their future. They continued to speak of motivating stories that have brought them to where they are today… successful business women.
Not only did guests have the honor of hearing from local inspirational women, they also had the opportunity to participate in an expo with over 40 businesses represented and connect with other women in business. Thank you to our Title Sponsors: Abbott Vascular and Pechanga Resort & Casino.
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This year’s Affiliate Sponsors were: Community Little Book, Inc., Kaiser Permanente, Securitas Security Services USA, Inc., Southwest Healthcare System and Verizon. Quote Book Sponsor: Commerce Bank of Temecula Valley, Speaker Sponsor: Professional Hospital Supply, Facility Sponsor: South Coast Winery Resort & Spa, Presentation Sponsor: Loma Linda University Medical Center – Murrieta, Entertainment Sponsor: Timmy d. Productions, Lighting Sponsor: D Lighting, Event Furnishings Sponsor: The Vineyards at Old Town and Program Sponsor: Trinity Worldwide Reprographics
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Affinity Programs Did you know the Chamber offers discount programs exclusively to TVCC Members?
Benelect Affordable Group Medical Insurance options. Brought to you by Ben-e-lect and TVCC member agents, the program is designed to lower the cost of your group medical plans without reducing your benefits. The results prove that the Ben-e-lect plan will: Lower a group’s cost by 30% or more, Improve benefits in nearly every situation, Put members in control of their plans, Lower cost and better benefits.
FedEx Whether you’re looking for office and document support for your business or reliable and cost-effective shipping, discounts are available to members from FedEx & FedEx Kinko’s. FedEx Discounts Include: FedEx Express up to 21%, FedEx International up to 15%, FedEx Ground up to a 12% discount with an additional 5% if you have a fedex.com account. In addition there are volume discounts available up to 70%. FedEx Kinko’s Discounts Include: 20% off select printing and copying services and 10% off select other services. To start receiving discounts please call 877-569-8040 to get signed up.
Office Depot Program Let the TVCC help you save up to 60% off your office supplies. As a Chamber member, you have exclusive access to additional discounts. You can even streamline your ordering by taking advantage of timely next day delivery if you order by 4pm. Reduce Expenses with Your Chamber of Commerce!
Screamin Coupons How it Works: Get your daily alert: Each day you will receive an email with an unbeatable deal from your favorite local businesses. Buy your coupon: On the secure site, purchase the daily deal. The next business day you will receive your coupon. Tell your friends: Share the deal with your friends using Facebook, Twitter and email. Why? Because Everybody wants a deal and you can get $10! Help the Chamber: Screamin Coupons gives 5-10% of their proceeds back to local schools & non-profits, because they are part of the community too!
Smart Card Exclusive Chamber Offer! Up to 60% OFF at your favorite restaurants, shopping, entertainment and more. Get a 1 year membership to Smart Card for only $25 (regularly $35). Purchase your Smart Card now! (use promo code TVCC online at www.shopsmartcard.com) or stop by the TVCC. To sign up for a discount program please contact the Membership Department at (951)676-5090 or katie@temecula.org.
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