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Directors Tony Berardino, Cornerstone E & S Services Brian Connors, Southwest Healthcare System Tom DeMott, Temecula Creek Inn LouEllen Ficke, Commerce Bank of Temecula Valley Kimberly Freize-Uhler, Clear Blue Promotions Jann Gentry, Gentry Studios Jeremy Goldman, Southern California Edison Kim Kelliher, The Grapeline Wine Country Shuttle Shane Lesovsky, Temecula Valley Communications Suzanne Lingold, California State University San Marcos Crystal Magon, South Coast Winery Resort & Spa Tammy Marine, Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley Paul Nolta, Inland Empire Small Business Development Resource Center Jeff Powell, Abbott Vascular Rick Rawson, Loma Linda University Medical Center, Murrieta Janese M. Reyes, Community Little Book Robert Rosenstein, The Law Offices of Rosenstein & Hitzeman, AAPLC Al Rubio, DCH Auto Group Temecula Jackie Steed, Sunset One Escrow
Management Team Alice Sullivan, President CEO Laura Turnbow, Chief Operations Officer Katie Cook, Membership Director Tiffany Clark, Membership Coordinator/VYP Director Emily Pulley, Communications Director Jennifer Cloud, Special Events Director Brooke Nunn, Special Events Coordinator Jeanette Kristensen, Resource Coordinator Lynn Collett, Resource Coordinator
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IN THIS ISSUE 4 Ribbon Cuttings............................................................................................................................ pg. 7 City News.................................................................................................................................... pg. 10 Chamber Events ......................................................................................................................... pg. 11 Glow Ball Golf........................................................................................................................... pg. 12 Valley Young Professionals................................................................................................... pg. 15
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Back in the old days, before the turn of the century, a (very) loosely organized agglomeration of political hacks, prognosticators and pundits known collectively as the ‘Joint Government Action Committee’, would gather once a month to talk about the political landscape, local, state and national. Folks would bring a bag lunch and most of the ‘action’ consisted of bemoaning the state of the state. What could be done about all the bad bills coming out of Sacramento that were costing local businesses jobs and revenue? Better yet, what could be done to influence legislators to pass good bills, bills that might actually help local businesses, bills that might reduce taxes or regulations, promote hiring and growth. At that time the California Chamber of Commerce was not the political powerhouse it is today and local Chambers were even less politically involved - partly because they perceived themselves as a business organization not a political one, and partly because they didn’t want to run afoul of local electeds, biting the hand that (sometimes) feeds them, as it were. But by the early 2000’s Chambers started to realize that legislative advocacy could be as important to their members as networking mixers, maybe more so in some ways. About the same time the Government Action Committee meetings started getting more focused, reaching out to local legislators to see what could be done and working more closely with local Chambers to see what issues their members were most concerned about. In 2003/2004 we heard about a young fellow by the name of Shaun Lumachi who had started an advocacy coalition at the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce and was promoting the concept to other
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Chambers in the area. Lumachi met with local Chamber leaders and the Government Action Committee to explain his program and advocacy goals. At about the same time CalChamber started stepping up their own advocacy program adding lobbyists and analysts, putting money where their mouth was and encouraging greater involvement at the local level. The timing was propitious. Displaying both courage and perspicacity, the Temecula Valley Chamber, the Murrieta Chamber and the Lake Elsinore Valley Chamber formed a unique regional coalition which they dubbed the Southwest California Legislative Council, and hired Mr. Lumachi as legislative consultant to provide direction and support. Gene Wunderlich chaired the Council the first year followed by political powerhouses like Joan Sparkman, Dennis Frank, Roger Ziemer, Alex Braicovich and Greg Morrison. Following the untimely death of Mr. Lumachi in 2011, the Council determined to carry on the work he had started with Wunderlich serving as legislative consultant to the Council since 2012. From its founding membership, the SWCLC has expanded to include the Wildomar Chamber, the Menifee Valley Chamber and next year will include the Perris Valley Chamber, adding scope and breadth to the coalition. Directors on the 18 member Council represent a cross section of regional businesses from banking and construction to utilities, education and retail. As a result, over 3,000 local employers representing nearly 30,000 local jobs now have a voice in Sacramento. The Council has further extended its reach by forming coalitions with other groups to address singular issues - groups like Western Municipal Water District, the California League of Cities, the California Association of Realtors and the U.S. and California Chambers of Commerce.
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Anady’s Trophies & Engraving, Inc. 128 N. Juanita Street, Hemet (951) 658-1225 www.AnadysTrophies.com
Corner Bakery Café 32435 Temecula Parkway, Temecula (951) 303-6110 www.CornerBakery.com
ERA Donahoe Realty 27232 Via Industria, Ste. A, Temecula (951) 676-9988 www.ERADonahoe.com
Evaero Corporation 38977 Sky Canyon Drive, Ste. 100, Murrieta (951) 226-3414 www.Evaero.co
Golden China-America Design (GCAD) 43218 Business Park Drive, Ste. 201B, Temecula (951) 263-5149 www.gcad.us
Greg Vogel Photography (951) 691-7073 www.GregVogelPhotography.com
The Groves Temecula Wine Country 41828 Knoll Vista Lane, Temecula (760) 822-0831 www.TheGrovesWineCountry.com
JDS Video & Media Productions, Inc. / JDS Actors Studio / JDS Creative Academy 28069 Diaz Rd Ste. D & E, Temecula (951) 296-6715 www.JDSCreativeAcademy.com
Studio Allure by Ashley Bee 31285 Temecula Parkway, Ste. 220, Temecula (951) 216-3395 www.AshleyBee.net
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Alcom Business Solutions 34862 Monte Vista Drive, #107 Wildomar, CA 92595 www.AlcomBizSolutions.com
First Bank 30679 Temecula Parkway Temecula, CA 92592 www.FirstBanks.com
National Fire Protection Test & Inspect, Inc. 42030 Avenida Alvarado, Ste. B Temecula, CA 92590 www.nfpti.com
RTN Development 28465 Old Town Front Street, Ste. 311 Temecula, CA 92590 www.RTNDevelopment.com
AM Interiors 6814 Glacier Drive Riverside, CA 92506 (951) 529-4200
Glenda Palmer Interior Design Temecula, CA 92592 www.GlendaPalmerDesignStudio.com Golden China-America Design (GCAD) 43218 Business Park Drive, Ste. 201B Temecula, CA 92590 www.gcad.us
Newman Tax & Resolution, Inc. 32605 Temecula Parkway, Ste. 312 Temecula, CA 92592 www.NewmanTax.com Oak Springs Ranch 24055 Clinton Keith Road Wildomar, CA 92595 www.OakSpringsLiving.com
Annie Shoemaker Temecula, CA 92591 (720) 635-1994
Bank of America 27555 Ynez Road, Ste. 110 Temecula, CA 92591 http://sbbankers.bankofamerica.com/ jessica.h_smith Camp Bow Wow 42192 Sarah Way Temecula, CA 92590 www.CampBowWow.com/us/ca/Temecula Capt. Bill Catlett, USMM Temecula, CA 92591 (909) 225-3136
Danmar Insurance Services, Inc. 1 Ridegate Drive, Ste. 200 Temecula, CA 92590 www.DanmarIns.com Do It Yourselfie Photo Booths & Social Media Kiosks Murrieta, CA 92562 www.DoItYourselfieBooths.com DynamiCard, Inc. 332 S Juniper Street, #108 Escondido, CA 92025 www.DynamiCard.com ERA Donahoe Realty 27232 Via Industria, Ste. A Temecula, CA 92590 www.ERADonahoe.com
Financial Halo www.FinancialHalo.com/GinaKline
Greg Vogel Photography Temecula, CA 92591 www.GregVogelPhotography.com Hairdo or Dye 42030 Main Street, Unit #C Temecula, CA 92590 (949) 584-5052
D’s Nuts Temecula, CA 92591 www.BuyOurNuts.com
Event Massage Services Temecula, CA 92592 www.EventMassageServices.com
Greenpath Funding 30589 Temecula Parkway Temecula, CA 92592 www.PatWhitney.com
Hamilton Jones Global Business Connections Temecula, CA 92592 www.HmiltonJones.com HBowser Investments, Inc. Temecula, CA 92591 www.HeidiBowser.com Henderson Medical Billing Solutions LLC 39252 Winchester Road, Ste. 107-280 Murrieta, CA 92563 www.HendersonMBS.com
PASH Skin Studio 26439 Ynez Road, Studio B Temecula, CA 92591 www.PashSkin.com Patrol Masters, Inc. 28441 Rancho California Road, #105 Temecula, CA 92590 www.PatrolMasters.com Paul Davis Emergency Services of Temecula 26111 Ynez Road, B26 Temecula, CA 92591 www.PDTemecula.com
Juice Plus + Tower Garden by Juice Plus Murrieta, CA 92563 www.Hicks.JuicePlus.com
Premier Healthcare Service One Better World Circle, Ste. 120 Temecula, CA 92590 www.Premier-HomeHealth.com ReputationBiz 31915 Rancho California Road, #200236 Temecula, CA 92591 www.ReputationBiz.com
Matt Rahn for Temecula City Council Temecula, CA 92591 www.ElectMattRahn.com
Riverside Convention Center 3637 Fifth Street Riverside, CA 92501 www.RiversideCVB.com
JDS Creative Academy 28069 Diaz Road, Ste. E Temecula, CA 92590 www.JDSCreativeAcademy.com
RENEWING MEMBERS 5 Star Brand ACC Temecula Home Loans Affordable Window Coverings Alexander Pacific Electrical Contractors Ameresco Solar American Pacific Mortgage American Saver AppleOne Employment Services Arthritis Foundation, SD Office Aspe Inc. Barney’s Tire & Wheel Barragan Corp International Big Fogg, Inc. Birth Choice of Temecula BNI Temecula #1 Bob’s Canvas, Inc. Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest County Broken Yolk Cafe, The Calvary Chapel of Temecula Valley Carmike Cinemas CC & Company, Inc. Century 21 Wright Chicago Title Escrow Coldwell Banker Commercial-
Old Harbor Insurance Services 43015 Blackdeer Loop, Ste. 201 Temecula, CA 92590 www.OldHarborIns.com The Paint Barrel 39628 Winchester Road, Ste. F Temecula, CA 92591 www.ThePaintBarrel.com
Sudweeks Group Computer Alert Systems, Inc Congressman Duncan D. Hunter, 50th District Cornerstone E&S Insurance Services CT West Cyclemania/Temecula Velo/Temecula Valley Century D.L. Phares & Associates Dan Henderson’s Athletic Fitness Center David R. Powers, DDS Diane L. Anderson, D.D.S. Diaz Super Storage Downs Energy Epic Rollertainment Esther N. Phahla, CPA, A Professional Corporation Faith Quality Auto Body Fitness Together Grand Canyon University Graybill Medical Group Heiller Construction, Inc. Hospice of the Valleys Humana, Inc. Hunter Steakhouse
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Inland Valley Surgery Center Inn at Europa Village International Rectifier Jersey Mike’s Subs Keck Insurance Agency Key Resource Project Management Training Solutions, Inc. Koch Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. Lexus of Riverside Lonnie Smith Construction, Inc. Lorenz Fiduciary Services Margarita Summit Apartments Medifast Weight Control Centers Merdian Payroll Murrieta Auto Collision Murrieta VIP Florist Murrieta-Temecula Property Managers My Girl! Friday Services National Van Lines Agent Oak Park Executive Suites Palumbo Family Vineyard & Winery Peltzer Farms Portofino Apartments PROCRAFT Project Touch
Simply Classy, LLC Temecula, CA 92591 www.SimplyClassy.us Skaja, Daniels Lister and Permito 32605 Temecula Parkway, Ste. 312 Temecula, CA 92592 (951) 302-5220 www.sdlplaw.com South Coast Air Quality Management District 21865 Copley Drive Diamond Bar, CA 91765 www.aqmd.gov Thomas Edward Salon & Day Bar 42072 5th Street, Ste. 204 Temecula, CA 92590 (951) 526-6337 Unique Solutions MSP, Inc. Nathan Clark 31805 Temecula Parkway #248 Temecula, CA 92592 www.UniqueSolutions.us Workout Anytime Damon Story 31789 Temecula Parkway, #3 Temecula, CA 92592 www.WorkoutAnytime.com Zagara Italian Eatery Riccardo Mannoia 41789 Nicole Lane, B-1 Temecula, CA 92591 www.ZagaraTemecula.com Zeus Technology Solutions 41197 Golden Gate Circle, Ste. 204 Murrieta, CA 92562 www.ZeusTS.com
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Rancho Family Medical Group Rancho Reprographics, Inc. RedRock Real Estate, A Real Estate Company Reid & Hellyer, A Professional Corporation Richie’s Real American Diner Safe Alternatives For Everyone, Inc. Sauer & Wagner, LLP Sizzler / BMW Mgmt Smith, Marion & Co., LLP South County Pest Control Southern California Telephone Company Southwest California Pageants State Farm Insurance - Richard Lawe Stater Bros. Market (Temecula Parkway) Stater Bros. Market (Benton Road) Stifel Stromsoe Insurance Agency Sweat Cardio & Yoga Temecula Catalina Island Masonic Lodge #524 Temecula Dollars for Scholars Temecula Olive Oil Company
Temecula Valley Chiropractic & Acupuncture The Creative Bar The Mobile App Brigade The Zucker Law Firm - A Professional Corporation Trattoria Toscana Tusker International & Surplus Metals TVSA Hawks Competitive Union Bank of California United Way of the Inland Valleys University of Redlands, School of Business Virtual Outsourcing Solutions Visit Temecula Valley Walmart - Temecula Parkway West Coast Flooring Center Westel Communications, Inc. WestMar Property Management, Inc. Wiens Family Cellars Wong Johnson & Associates Xtreme Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.
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The Southwest California Legislative Council is a coalition of the Temecula Valley, Murrieta, Lake Elsinore Valley, Menifee and Wildomar Chambers of Commerce. The Council has adopted the following positions for the November 2014 ballot initiatives: • Proposition 1: $7.12 billion water bond.
SUPPORT
Title: Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014.
• Proposition 2: State Budget. Budget Stabilization Account.
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Title: Rainy Day Budget Stabilization Fund Act.
• Proposition 45: Healthcare Insurance. Rate Changes.
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Title: Public Notice Required for Insurance Company Rates Initiative.
• Proposition 46: Medical Malpractice Lawsuits Cap
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Title: Drug and Alcohol Testing of Doctors. Medical Negligence Lawsuits.
• Proposition 47: Reduces Penalties for Some Crimes Initiative OPPOSE
Title: Criminal Sentences. Misdemeanor Penalties. Initiative Statute.
• Proposition 48: Indian Gaming Compacts NOT BUSINESS RELATED
Title: Indian Gaming Compacts. Referendum.
• Proposition AA: Mount San Jacinto College Bond Measure SUPPORT • Proposition BB: Murrieta Valley Unified School District Bond Measure
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For a more detailed review please visit: http://www.slideshare.net/genewunderlich/2014-ballot-propositions-expanded
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Tuesday, November 4 12:00pm-1:30pm- Power Networking Workshop @TVCC
Thursday, November 13 9:00am, 12:00pm, 3:00pm- City Walk @ TVCC
Friday, November 7 8:00-9:30am- Coffee Connection 4:00pm Glow Ball Golf Tournament @ Temecula Creek Inn
Friday, November 14 9:00-11:00am- Professional Development Series Class 3 “Women in Business” Stylemaker Social Media Secrets @ TVE2
Tuesday, November 18 9:00-11:00am SBDC workshop, “Open for Business” @ TVCC 11:30am- Southwest California Manufacturing Council @ International Rectifier (Manufacturing Companies only please) 12:00-1:30pm- Business Encounter @ TVCC
Monday, November 17 12:00- Closed Meeting Directors Southwest California Legislative Council
Wednesday, November 19 5:30-7:30pm- Mixer at Neighborhood Health Care, 41840 Enterprise Circle No., Temecula
Tuesday, November 11 Veterans Day Office Closed Wednesday, November 12 8:00-9:00am- Membership Committee Meeting @ TVCC 12:00-1:30pm- VYP Speed Networking @ TVCC
C H A M B E R Thursday, December 4 8:00-9:00am- Ambassador Training 4:00-5:30pm- Open House
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Friday, December 5 8:00-9:30am- Coffee Connection
Wednesday, December 10 8:00-9:00am- Membership Committee Meeting @ TVCC 5:00-7:30pm- Member Appreciation Night & Annual Meeting @ Pechanga Resort & Casino
Tuesday, December 9 12:00-1:30pm- Business Encounter @ TVCC
Thursday, December 11 9:00am, 12:00pm, 3:00pm- City Walk @ TVCC
D E C E M B E R Tuesday, December 16 11:30am-12:30pm- Ambassador Holiday Luncheon Thursday, December 18 7:30-9:00am-TVCC Board Meeting 5:30pm- VYP Mixer
2 0 1 4 Thursday, November 20 7:30-9:00am-TVCC Board Meeting Friday, November 21 9:00-11:00am- Professional Development Series Class 4 “Women in Business” Women in Leadership & Management @ TVE2 Thursday, November 27 Thanksgiving Day! Office Closed Friday, November 28 Office Closed
2 0 1 4 Thursday, December 25 Christmas Day! Office Closed Wednesday, December 31 New Year’s Eve! Office Closed ½ day
Wednesday, December 24 Christmas Eve! Office Closed ½ day
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In the mid-1980’s, citizens of “Rancho California” (a name chosen by land developers) formed an Incorporation Committee headed by A-Z Magnetics President, Les Adam. Residents and businesses wanted to find a way to have a greater say in the way they were governed. They wanted local control. It was too difficult working with Riverside County officials who were far away and spread too thin. They wanted faster police and fire response times, more parks, and better traffic circulation. In 1987, the Committee’s Petition for Incorporation was turned down by the Riverside County Local Area Formation Commission (LAFCO) due to a lack of projected revenue to support the new city government. After the first petition was rejected, 30 citizens from the areas that were known as Rancho California, Murrieta and Murrieta Hot Springs joined together to form a new City Committee. Enough money and signatures were obtained from citizens of the three communities to seek another shot at cityhood. A new feasibility study was conducted which proved that the larger 87-square mile area could survive on its own financially. Once again, LAFCO, headed by Riverside County Supervisor Walt Abrams, denied incorporation. Not because of a lack of projected income, but because some of the citizens from the areas of Murrieta and Murrieta Hot Springs, including Supervisor Abrams, objected to being part of a city together with Rancho California (now Temecula). It was a rivalry that had preceded cityhood for a number of years. The committee scaled down the next Petition with a third proposal for a smaller city that was similar to the first one submitted by Les Adam. The new feasibility study showed that projections exceeded revenue requirements. However, LAFCO rejected the Petition because the northern boundary of the proposed city was at Date Street, which the Commission considered a part of Murrieta. After several meetings with LAFCO, the City Committee pointed out that many of the stores on Jefferson Avenue between Winchester Road and Date Street used “Temecula” as a part of their business name so they should be included in the new boundaries. LAFCO finally agreed that the
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Petition for Incorporation could go on the ballot in November of 1989. Residents were asked to vote on the question of incorporation, what the new city would be called, whether council members would be chosen by districts or at large, and the names of the candidates for the first city council were listed. On December 1, 1989, the new city of Temecula was formed. Council Members Peg Moore, Patricia Birdsall, Ron Parks, Sal Munoz and Karel Lindemans were elected to serve at large, 88% voted for cityhood and 80% chose the more historic name “Temecula” rather than “Rancho California” which was a name created by land developers. The founding Council Members chose Ron Parks as the 1st Mayor of the City of Temecula. The first City Council meetings were held in the Temecula Town Association Building on Pujol Street, which is now known as the Temecula Community Center.
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TEMECULA VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PRESENTS... C H E R RY B L O S S O M T I M E - A P R I L 1 0 – 1 6 , 2 0 1 5 Join the annual celebration of the gift of beautiful trees from the people of Japan to the people of the United States. Trip highlights include the National Cherry Blossom Parade, Arlington National Cemetery, tour of Washington D.C., National WWII Memorial, Washington D.C. night illuminated tour, Mount Vernon, Estate of George and Martha Washington, Home of Thomas Jefferson, Colonial Williamsburg and Tavern Dinner. Also included with the trip are 9 meals (5 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 3 dinners). The cost of the Cherry Blossom Time Tour is $2,266 based on double occupancy. Price includes: Round Trip Air from San Diego Int’l Airport and Hotel Accommodations. Not included in price: Travelers Protection Plan of $150 per person. The deadline to register is February 9, 2015. A $250 deposit is required to reserve your spot. For detailed trip information or for any questions please contact Brooke Nunn at (951) 676-5090 or brooke@temecula.org.
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The core of what makes Temecula so special is it’s people and businesses. So many individuals make extraordinary contributions to our community and now it is time to recognize them. The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for Business, Citizen and Service/ Charitable Organization of the year to recognize at our annual Awards Gala. Do you know someone in the business community who makes Temecula a better place to live, work and learn? A business that demonstrates best practices in business sustainability and growth, commitment to employees and a track record of community involvement? An organization that is active in our community with philanthropic activities? We encourage our members to celebrate the achievements of their fellow business owners and colleagues by nominating them. Nominees will be honored at the 49th Annual Awards Gala on February 21, 2015 at Pechanga Resort & Casino.
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N O M I N A T I O N D E A D L I N E I S M O N D A Y , N O V E M B E R 3 , 2 0 1 4 . Please submit all nominations to the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce Special Events Department. For questions, please call (951) 676-5090.
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NOVEMBER FEATURED MEMBER JENNIFER SEVILLA WITH PROVIDENT BANK Jennifer studied Finance at Louisiana State University. She serves as Provident Bank’s Vice President Business Manager as well as Vice President of Treasury Management. Her community involvement includes; Ambassador for the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce, Board of Director for the Temecula Valley
Education Foundation and the Executive Director for Breaking Records for Charities. In addition, Jennifer spends her time serving on the Education and Civic Committees for the Valley Young Professionals. In Jennifer’s spare time she enjoys playing indoor soccer and cooking. Jennifer is a firm believer in serving her clients, her community and all the members who call it home.
DECEMBER FEATURED MEMBER JEN JENSON WITH SIMPLE SMILES PHOTO Shayna Moreno with Cover Story Communications Shayna is the Account Coordinator at Cover Story Communications, a public relations, social media and visual communications agency specializing in the promotion of home and lifestyle products and services. “Cover Story Communications is an agency that not only fosters a collaborative and creative work environment, but one that truly invests in and cares about its employees and clients. Never before have I worked at an agency where my ideas were able to take off and actually
come to fruition – it’s such a great feeling! Danielle, the founder of Cover Story, is a gem and is fully dedicated to everything she does. I am so lucky to not only have a great boss but also a fabulous mentor. It is also with Danielle’s encouragement I am a member of VYP and loving it! The Cornhole Tournament in September was so much fun and I loved getting to know more young professionals in the area,” said Moreno. www.CoverStoryCom.com
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