PULSE BEAT
We’re very grateful to the 83 golfers who came out on May 17 for a beautiful day of golfing, dining, prizewinning and camaraderie at our Paramount Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Classic, held once again at Los Coyotes Country Club in Buena Park.
This tournament is the Chamber’s biggest fundraiser each year, and money raised will help make Chamber of Commerce memberships more affordable to local businesses and will help the Chamber keep providing so many valuable services including our Business Resource Center, free business counseling at the Chamber Office by the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), the Pulse Beat, our local Business Directory, access to referrals and all our numerous networking and educational events each year.
We especially thank Carlton Forge Works, our returning major event sponsor, and all our other generous sponsors shown on page 4, as well as our invaluable vendors and Chamber volunteers who helped make this event such a success.
As always, a portion of our event proceeds will go to Paramount Education Partnership (see page 6) to sponsor scholarships for continuing education for local students.
Please see additional information and tournament photos on page 4.
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With COVID-19 cases rising again, vaccinations, boosters & testing are now even more important
With increases in the number of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, outbreaks at worksites, and the test positivity rate, the Los Angeles Department of Public Health encourages everyone to layer in additional protections to safeguard those most vulnerable, especially workers and the elderly.
In the last week of May alone, the number of cases in the county increased 130% and the number of people hospitalized increased 92%. Those numbers will probably keep rising this summer, because the most infectious variants to date are currently circulating across Los Angeles County. Reducing possible exposures can really make a difference, particularly for those with jobs that put them in close contact with many other workers and customers during the course of a day.
Dr. Barbara Ferrer, Director of Public Health, emphasized: “With high rates of transmission across LA County, there is increased risk that our most vulnerable, including essential workers and the elderly, can get infected, seriously ill, or tragically pass away. And with outbreaks increasing across nearly every sector, protecting those most vulnerable becomes everyone’s responsibility. The most important steps we can take are to be up-to-date on vaccinations and boosters, to wear a mask indoors when around others, and to get tested if we feel sick, were exposed, or are gathering with others. When we take these steps, we take care of each other.”
As of June 1, LA County residents had experienced nearly 3 million cases of COVID-19 and more than 32,000 deaths related to the virus. The City of Paramount has experienced 19,327 cases and 211 deaths thus far.
This is no time to become complacent about COVID-19! If you have not been vaccinated or boosted, now the time to do so. Visit publichealth.lacounty.gov to find out how and where and also to see the latest demographic data.
PULSE BEAT
Tournament first-place winners: Team McDonalds (Tulaphorn Inc.) with (above, left to right) Matthew Tulaphorn, Andrew Chang, Aric Jacobs and Peter Lee. Second-place winners: Team Farmers Insurance with (below, left to right) Steve Sanchez, Eric Zepeda, Vinny Salcedo and Sam Kotob.
Brian Tanklage won the major raffle prize (sponsored by Northgate Gonzalez Markets): a full set of TaylorMade clubs with an added Scotty Cameron Putter.
Mystery Prize winner Matt Hardin came away with an Apple Watch and AirPods. Paramount Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Barbara Crowson (behind Matt) revealed and presented the prize.
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Mayor’s Desk
MAYOR VILMA CUELLAR STALLINGS
Award of Excellence to Alfredo Castro
At the May 3 Paramount City Council meeting, I presented my first Mayor’s Award of Excellence to Alfredo Castro. The 18-year-old Paramount High School graduate has been a local entrepreneur since his freshman year when he started AC 15 Choreography, a business providing services for quinceaneras, sweet 16 celebrations, weddings and other occasions. Alfredo has danced at City events like the Tree Lighting and at Pirate football games. (Please see the award photo on page 6.)
His business helps local families in need with discounts. With his thriving social media platform, he partnered with small businesses in town during the pandemic to help them stay open.
Alfredo has 18,000 followers on Instagram and 30,000 on Tiktoc. He represents the very best of our younger generation in Paramount, and he says he is thankful and blessed to be a Paramount Influencer and resident. We’re glad he is part of the Paramount family, and I was happy to give him this award.
Park Patrols for the summer
The City will be working with a private security company, Superior Security, to provide park patrols beginning this month and going through the summer.
Duties that the company will assist the City with include supervising permitted uses in parks, opening and closing athletic facilities, assisting youth sports leagues and closing park restrooms at 8 p.m.
Superior Security has performed similar services for the Paramount Unified School District for 20 years.
Uniforms and vehicles will be clearly marked to indicate the company’s partnership with the City in these efforts to support the community’s use of our public parks.
For more information, or to report a concern regarding parks, please call (562) 220-2121.
Discounted phone and internet
Lifeline is a Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) program that provides low-income consumers with a discount on monthly telephone service purchased from participating providers. To learn more, visit fcc.gov/general/lifeline-program-low-income-consumers.
The FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program gives a discount of up to $30 per month toward internet service for eligible households, who can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer or tablet from participating providers if they contribute more than $10 and less than $50 toward the purchase price. To learn more, visit fcc.gov/acp.
Veterans Reintegration Center
If you are a military veteran looking for services related to help with transitioning back into civilian life or help with your career, wellness, getting benefits, peer-2-peer, family support, and more there is a new resource center for you in nearby Downey. It’s located at the City Library, 11121 Brookshire Ave.
Hours are Monday, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit CMVR-Downey.NVTSI.org
Student volunteer program
Volunteering is Paramount (VIP) recognizes high school students who have worked to make a difference in the community by volunteering.
All high school students residing in the City or attending high school in the Paramount Unified School District are eligible to participate, and can begin accumulating volunteer hours as early as the summer prior to their freshman year. Here are other program parameters:
• Hours must be served with a pre-approved organization such as a non-profit agency, government agency, or private organization.
• Volunteers cannot receive compensation or volunteer for a familyoperated business/organization.
• Hours for Paramount High events and activities are also excluded, thus focusing recognition on time spent in the broader community.
• Must complete the pre-approval form to qualify for the City Certificate of Recognition and use the VIP official tracking form.
Visit paramountcity.com/vip to find the forms.
Congrats to PHS culinary students!
Cooking up Change is a national program that challenges high school culinary students to create healthy meals that meet the requirements of the national school lunch program and taste great to their classmates.
It provides a forum for student-centered conversations about the next generation of school meals.
As part of the program, student chefs from Paramount High School’s culinary program displayed their talents during a special competition recently hosted by Northgate Gonzalez Market and Kid Healthy where they prepared and presented a healthy lunch menu—and their creation won the Audience Award!
Congratulations to: Karina Antonio Vazquez; Jocelyn Villalobos; Erick Calvario; Edwin Martinez; and Culinary Instructor Juliette Bell, Thank you for representing Paramount so well!
Free summer nutrition and play for kids
HEY! (Healthy Eating for Youth) will run for six weeks this summer from June 13 through July 21. The free nutrition and recreation program will be open Monday through Thursday and at four school sites: Collins, Keppel, Mokler and Hollydale.
Breakfast will be served from 9 to 9:30 a.m., and recreation time will be from 9:30 a.m. until noon, with lunch from noon to 12:30 p.m.
The program is funded by Paramount Unified School District with the City providing staff to assist with the supervision.
Council honors late Deputy Albanese
The City Council proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day to honor officers who died in the line of duty, and they also paid tribute to former Paramount Deputy Thomas J. Albanese, who served in Paramount from 2018 to 2020 before losing his life last year in a Lakewood accident while attempting to make a traffic stop.
Deputy Albanese was also recognized during the Annual Candlelight Vigil in Washington, D.C., in May, and his name has been added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial.
Accepting the Paramount proclamation were Lieutenant Omar Camacho and the Special Assignment Officers (SAO) Team (below), along with Motor Deputy Greg Emerson, a mentor to Deputy Albanese who attended the memorial events in Washington, D.C.
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Mike Willis of Carlton Forge Works, which has sponsored the Golf Classic multiple. We’re very grateful for their ongoing support!
The weather was absolutely perfect for golfing.
Getting ready to play (above, left to right): Ewin Medina (Medina Investments), Ted Viscarra (Chase Bank), Justin Doming (JP Plumbing Systems) and Matt Wagner (GM Properties).
Progress Park Plaza • 15500 Downey Avenue
Get acquainted: 11 a.m. • Luncheon: 11:30 a.m. Installation of 2022-2023
Chamber President & Board of Directors
Award Presentations: President’s Award • Award of Excellence • Mayor’s Award Ambassador Awards • Sponsor Awards
Individual seating: $45 • Sponsored reserved tables of 8: $375
Please RSVP by June 10: 562-634-3980 or inquire@paramountchamber.com Celebrating 75 years of
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National Military Appreciation Month
The City Council proclaimed May as National Military Appreciation Month, noting that the City honors its military heroes with the Veterans Memorial Plaza, recognition banners along the “Boulevard of Heroes” on Paramount Blvd., and at the annual Veterans Day celebration, which will be on November 12 this year. Adam Castillo of the Veterans Peer Access Network and members of the Paramount High School JROTC accepted the proclamation. The Veterans Peer Access Network is made up of veterans who help other veterans connect with support services. Cadet Major Jesus Hurtado (second from left) led the Pledge of Allegiance at the Council meeting.
National Senior Health and Fitness Day
The City Council proclaimed May 25 as National Senior Health and Fitness Day. This observance promotes the importance of regular physical activity for older individuals. Mayor Vilma Cuellar Stallings noted that the City offers activities for older residents all year at the Senior Center in the Paramount Park Community Center. Residents Pat and Ken Winieki, who lead the Senior Walking Club at the park, received the proclamation. From left: Councilmember Laurie Guillen, Vice Mayor Isabel Aguayo, Mayor Vilma Cuellar Stallings, the Winiekis, Councilmember Peggy Lemons, and Councilmember Brenda Olmos. (See related story on page 9).
Mayor’s Award to young entrepreneur
Mayor Vilma Cuellar Stallings presented her first Mayor’s Award of Excellence to Alfredo Castro. The 18-year-old Paramount High School graduate has been a local entrepreneur since his freshman year when he started AC 15 Choreography, a business providing entertainment services. Alfredo has performed at City events like the Tree Lighting and at Pirate football games and his business helps local families-in-need with discounts or additional services. With his thriving social media platform, he partnered with small businesses in town during the pandemic to help them stay open. Castro has 18,000 followers on Instagram and 30,000 on Tiktoc. “He represents the very best of our younger generation in Paramount,” Mayor Cuellar Stallings said. “He says he is thankful and blessed to be a Paramount Influencer and resident. We’re glad he is, and happy to give him this award.”
National Mental Health Awareness Month
May was proclaimed as National Mental Health Awareness Month with a message of “Together in Mental Health” and the goal of raising awareness by educating the public. Bill Sinko, Executive Director of Community Family Guidance Center, which offers services to Paramount’s young people, accepted the proclamation. From left: Councilmember Laurie Guillen, Vice Mayor Isabel Aguayo, Mayor Vilma Cuellar Stallings, Sinko, Councilmember Peggy Lemons, and Councilmember Brenda Olmos.
National Water Safety Month
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The City has an active aquatics program that stresses safety and that partners with the YMCA at the Paramount Park pool. Jeremy Echnoz from the Los Cerritos YMCA was on hand to accept the proclamation. From left: Councilmember Laurie Guillen, Vice
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Mayor Isabel Aguayo, Mayor Vilma Cuellar Stallings, Echnoz, Councilmember Peggy Lemons,
Councilmember Brenda Olmos.
Margarita Gutierrez, who was hired by the City in 2005 as an Office Aide and quickly promoted to Finance Supervisor, was recognized upon her retirement. She led the City Hall front counter services and was well known to members of the community who conducted business there. From left: Councilmember Laurie Guillen, Vice Mayor Isabel Aguayo, Mayor Vilma Cuellar Stallings, Gutierrez, Councilmember Peggy Lemons, and Councilmember Brenda Olmos.
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Fireworks alert!
Only Safe and Sane fireworks are allowed in the City of Paramount for the Fourth of July celebration. All others—including bottle rockets, cherry bombs, firecrackers and M80s—are illegal
• Safe and Sane fireworks can be set off anywhere in Paramount on July 3 and July 4 only. Setting them off on any other date can result in a $250 fine.
• You must be 16 years or older to buy Safe and Sane fireworks.
• Violation of these restrictions, and use or possession of illegal fireworks, can result in a fine up to $2,000.
• Violation of these restrictions, and sales of illegal fireworks, can result in a fine up to $5,000.
Please clean up after the fun so the streets of Paramount aren’t left in a mess. For more information, call (562) 220-2002.
Alerta Fuegos Artificiales
Solo los fuegos artificiales “Safe and Sane” son permitidos en Paramount. Todos los otros—como cohetes que vuelan al aire, o cohetes tronadores y M80s—son ilegales
• Los fuegos artficiales “Safe and Sane” pueden ser encendidos los días 3 y 4 Julio. El encenderlos cualquier otro día puede resultar en una multa de $250.
• Deberá tener 16 años de edad o más para poder comprar fuegos artificiales “Safe and Sane.”
• La violación de cualquiera restricción, o el uso o posesion de los cohetes ilegales, puede resultar en una multa de $2,000.
• La violación de cualquiera restricción, y venta de cohetes ilegales, puede resultar en una multa de $5,000. Para más información, favor de llamar al (562) 220-2002.
City Council honors late Deputy Albanese
At its May 3 meeting, the Paramount City Council paid tribute to former Paramount Deputy Thomas J. Albanese, who served in Paramount from 2018 to 2020 and who lost his life in a car accident in Lakewood last year after attempting to conduct a traffic stop. Please see the story and photo in “From the Mayor’s Desk” on page 3.
Vacation home checks
Paramount residents going out of town on vacation can contact the Sheriff’s Station for a vacation home check. Public Safety Officers will periodically look around your home or property while you’re gone.
This free service is available throughout the year, not just during holidays. It is best to provide the Station with at least two weeks’ notice before you leave. Call (562) 220-2002 for more information.
PEP TALK
PEP scholars named for 2022
The Paramount Education Partnership (PEP) awards annual college scholarships to local students attending a two- or four-year college or technical school through the generous donations of local businesses and individuals in our community.
The amounts range from $1,000 to $4,000. Selection of the recipients is based on academics, an essay, outside activities, future goals, and economic need.
To see the list of this year’s PEP scholarship recipients, see CityScape on page15.
Scholarship Selection Committee’s work appreciated
Forty-six scholarships were awarded this year out of 144 applicants. Each applicant was graded in numerous categories, including academic achievement, an essay, academic recommendations, extracurricular activities and financial need.
The City and the Paramount Education Partnership’s Board of Directors thank the following PEP Scholarship Selection Committee members for their time, effort and dedication: Lourdes Aguayo, Paramount High School; Amber Bobadilla, Paramount business owner; Moses Huerta, Paramount resident; Adrian Landa from Assemblymember Anthony Rendon’s Office; Hector Lujan, Paramount USD; Dr. Myrna Morales, Paramount USD; Lourdes Talamantes, Paramount USD; Yésica Vasquez-Gutierrez, Paramount resident and past PEP scholarship recipient; Marlen Villaseñor, Paramount resident and past PEP scholarship recipient; and Steve Yanez, Parks and Recreation Commissioner.
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Presentations to the Paramount Historical Society (left to right): Barbara Crowson (Paramount Chamber of Commerce), Daniel Cervantes (representing State Senator Lena Gonzalez), Mayor Vilma Cuellar-Stallings (City of Paramount), Brenda Olmos (Chairperson of Paramount Historical Society), Rebecca Guillen (Vice Chairperson of Paramount Historical Society) and Lauren Yokomizo (representing Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn).
Above: Brenda Olmos (Chairperson of Paramount Historical Society) wields the big scissors at the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Below, left: Dr. Max Martinez (Paramount Chamber of Commerce Treasurer) greeted residents who came to the ceremony. A good crowd turned out to show support for this important community organization.
Below: Owner Kate Tirathananon cuts the ribbon amid a throng of well-wishers. Far right: Kate Tirathananon receives congratulations from Tony Warfield (Syncis Inc.) and May Eugenio (Paramount USD Teacher).
Below, right: Kate Tirathananon (fourth from left) receives certificates
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right): Edwin Jacinto (Remax College Park), Mayor Vilma Cuellar-Stallings, Ben Berg (Transcom Telecommunications), Tony Warfield (Syncis Inc.) and Barbara Crowson (Paramount Chamber of Commerce) .
OWomen’sEmpowermentTea
Event highlights women’s accomplishments & challenges
ne hundred and thirty-five women from all walks of life and ethnicities gathered May 21 at Progress Park Plaza for a fabulous tea party.
The Saturday event was sponsored by Advocates for Family Unity (AFFU) and supported by California Assembly Speak Anthony Rendon, Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn, Paramount Chamber of Commerce, MUSA, Paramount Women’s Club and the City of Paramount.
Dr. Linda Timmons of AFFU said that the main purpose of the event was “to celebrate and encourage women to gather and support each other.”
Ashley Leon-Vasquez, owner of Horchateria Rio Luna, shared her very personal story to encourage women to keep pressing on to achieve their dreams.
Saxophonist Don Bell entertained during lunch, which was prepared by Arte Café.
Comedian Etta Mae Mumphries topped off the wellreceived program with laughter.
“It was a great time at the Women’s Empowerment Tea,” said guest Jennifer Elledge. “I laughed, cried and felt inspired. The perfect event! It was nice to connect.”
Special thanks go to the coordinating committee that organized the gathering: Dr. Linda Timmons, Yesica Vasquez-Gutierrez, April Villanueva, Marlene Ramirez, Barbara Crowson, Jean Williams and Marciela Parga.
Women’s empowerment may be defined as seeking and accepting women’s viewpoints and raising women’s status in society through education, literacy, training and a growing awareness of women’s significant contributions to society not only in traditional gender roles, but also in a wide variety of newer and expanding opportunities in business, economics, politics, the academe and other professions. Women’s empowerment further refers to women’s ability to make strategic life choices that had previously been denied to them. Empowering women significantly enhances the quality and the quantity of human resources available for development.
Pat and Ken Winiecki compete in National Senior Games
Senior health and fitness coaches and long-distance runners Pat and Ken Winiecki competed in multiple events at the National Senior Games in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, May 10-23. Earlier in the month, the couple had attended the meeting of the Paramount City Council to receive the council’s timely proclamation of May 25 as National Senior Health and Fitness Day (see the story and photo on page 6). Pat and Ken, both of whom are certified coaches with the Road Runners Club of American, founded and lead the Paramount Senior Walking Club.
Pat ran in the 200-meter, 400-meter and 800-meter races and made it onto the podium by placing eighth in the 800-meter (she’s holding her ribbon and celebrating in the photo at the far right). In the center shot, Pat (far left) awaits her 400-meter qualifying heat. Ken ran in the 400-meter and 800-meter competitions and placed a respectable 14th in the 800-meter. In the photo at the left, Ken is preparing to carrying the California flag in a procession.
Athletes must be at least 50 years old to participate in the National Senior Games, which encompassed 22 different sports this year—the largest multi-sport event in the world for seniors. Athletes must also qualify in sanctioned state competitions before moving up to the national games.
Next stop for the Winieckis is the San Diego Senior Games this September, followed by the next National Senior Games in Pittsburgh in July 2023.
Clockwise from top: Ashley Leon-Vasquez, Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn, three members of Paramount’s unique all-woman City Council, California Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon (and his daughter Vienna, a future woman leader) and comedian Etta Mae Mumphries.
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Five things to know about your balance sheet
By Barbara Weltman (BigIdeasforSmallBusiness.com)
Abalance sheet is an important financial statement for every business. Understanding what goes into a balance sheet and what it can tell you about your business is essential. Here are five key things you should know:
1. What a balance sheet is all about
A balance sheet is a statement of a business’ assets, liabilities, and owner’s equity as of any given date. Typically, a balance sheet is prepared at the end of set periods (e.g., every quarter and annually).
A balance sheet is comprised of two columns. The column on the left lists the assets of the company. The column on the right lists the liabilities and the owners’ equity. The total of liabilities and the owners’ equity equals the assets.
To take the simplest example, say a company starts up by an owner who contributes $1,000 cash. The company has assets of $1,000, no liabilities, and owner’s equity (the owner’s contribution to the business) of $1,000, so both columns match up.
2. Debt ratio
The balance sheet presents a glimpse into how the company is doing financially. One of the key indices is the debt ratio, which is the ratio derived by comparing total debts to total assets. More precisely, divide total liabilities by total assets to obtain a percentage.
For example, if a company has assets of $100,000 and debts of $55,000, the debt ratio is 55% ($55,000 ÷ $100,000).
If your assets can cover your debts, that’s fine, but it’s not advisable to have too much debt as compared with company assets. The larger the percentage (the debt ratio), the more the company is leveraged. This could present problems when a company is too heavily leveraged. The acceptable debt ratio varies according to industry.
3. Owner’s equity
In broad terms, owner’s equity is essentially what would be left for owners from company assets after paying off all liabilities. It’s what you have invested in the business.
• For a sole proprietorship, equity represents the owner’s investment in the business (cash and property put into the business), minus any withdrawals (e.g., a monthly draw for personal living expenses).
• For a corporation, owner’s equity is called shareholder equity. In general, it represents the value of corporate stock and
retained earnings (undistributed amounts). There are some other adjustments that can be made.
Comparing owner’s equity from one period to the next shows you how your investment is doing. If owner’s equity declines, you need to review what’s going on and make changes. Maybe you need to pay off debts and reduce liabilities reported in the balance sheet. If owner’s equity is increasing, that’s a good thing. Keep it up!
4. Who looks at the balance sheet?
As previously stated, the balance sheet is an important clue to a business owner about how his or her company is doing. But owners aren’t the only people looking at the balance sheet:
• Lenders typically look at this financial statement. For example, when applying for an SBA 7(a) loan over $350,000, a balance sheet is required.
• Investors and, when you put the company up for sale, buyers also look at a balance sheet to help assess the company’s financial position.
5. The balance sheet & tax reporting
For federal income tax purposes, only C corporations are required to complete a balance sheet as part of their annual return. This balance sheet compares items at the beginning of the year with items at the end of the year. The IRS wants to see that the balance sheet included with Form 1120 agrees with the corporation’s books and records. Small corporations—those with total receipts and total assets less than $250,000 at the end of the year are not required to complete the balance sheet in the tax return.
Final thought
You don’t have to be an accountant or great with numbers to create a balance sheet for your business. In fact, your accounting product can prepare one for you automatically based on the information you provide. Or, you can use a template to create your own balance sheet.
Barbara Weltman is an attorney and author with such titles as J.K. Lasser’s Small Business Taxes, J.K. Lasser’s Guide to Self-Employment, and Smooth Failing ,as well as a trusted professional advocate for small businesses and entrepreneurs. She is also the publisher of Idea of the Day® and the monthly e-newsletter Big Ideas for Small Business® and host of Build Your Business radio. She has been included in the “List of 100 Small Business Influencers” for three years in a row. Follow her on Twitter: @BigIdeas4SB or at BigIdeasforSmallBusiness.com
member-to-member discounts Paramount Chamber of Commerce
As a Paramount Chamber of Commerce member, these discounts are extended to you by your fellow members. Visit the following businesses to receive the discounts listed below. But remember, these offers are available only to Paramount Chamber members!
Attorney & Legal Services
Lerma Law Office (562-272-4353): 15% discount on initial retainer fee or flat-rate service.
Automotive
Herald’s Garage (562-633-2136): 15% discount on labor and a free engine light reset.
Beauty
Marali Beauty Salon (562-964-1126): Free haircut & treatment with purchase of any chemicals.
Communications
Transcom Telecommunications (562-630-1200, ext. 221): 10% off equipment (business phone services).
Contractors
Jones Scaffold Co. (800-266-3864): 10% off net rental of scaffold equipment.
Financial Services
SG Tax Services (562-630-4004): $25 off tax preparation for Chamber members and their employees.
Vicky Professional Services (562-634-1178): 20% off bookkeeping and accounting service.
Flowers
Diana’s Flowers (562-529-5045): Free local delivery and free balloons.
Funeral Services
Palacios Funeral Home (562-972-5429): 5% off services.
Hotels & Motels
Embassy Suites Hotel (562-861-1900): 15% off best available room rate (subject to availability). Ask for “Chamber rate.”
Insurance
2000 Insurance Service (562-602-0001): 25% off new business.
Medical
Clínica Médica Hispana (562-630-1991): 25% discount.
Plumbing & Heating
Downey Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning (562-861-1234): 10% off HydroJet service and/or 10% off material.
Production (Events)
YSL Production (323-490-6315): 20% any event services: Sound, lighting, stage, LED video, wall & truss equipment.
Printers
Source Graphics, Inc. (562-408-2734): 10% discount on all printing.
Real Estate
GM Properties (562-696-0200): 5% of gross commissions on closed deals will be sent to the charity of our choice in your name. Ask for Matt.
Penta Pacific Properties (562-699-1922): Free market value opinions on commercial and industrial properties.
Restaurants
Café Corleone (562-408-6100): 10% discount on all food purchases.
Casa Adelita (562-408-2360): 10% off (may not be combined with other specials).
Casa Gamino (562-634-6225): 10% discount on food purchases.
Pulse Beat available only online until further notice
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Board of Directors of the Paramount Chamber of Commerce has decided to suspend hard-copy printing and distribution of the Paramount Pulse Beat until further notice.
However, the full text of each new Pulse Beat will be available online each month on the Paramount Chamber of Commerce website at paramountchamber.com
If you would like to have a printed copy of the Pulse Beat, contact us and we can mail it to you, or you can pick it up at the Chamber office.
If you have questions, please call the Chamber of Commerce at 562-634-3980
We at the Chamber thank you for your continued support and understanding during these difficult times for our community, and we will keep you informed about our future plans for the publication.
Delfin Seafood & Market (562-630-1928): 10% off any order.
El Compa Restaurant (562-630-1068): 10% discount on all food purchases.
El Sinaloense Restaurant (562-363-3011): 10% off on food purchases.
El Peri Sushi Restaurant (562-408-0459): 10% off on food purchases over $10.
Gus’s Deli, BBQ & Grill (562-630-2802): 10% off all food purchases.
Mariscos Alas (562-633-1348): 10% Chamber member discount. 15% discount for law enforcement & City employees.
Mariscos El Perihuete (562-408-1661): 10% off on food purchases over $10. Mariscos Mi Lindo Sinaloa #1 (562-529-5110): 10% discount on all food purchases.
Pika Tortas Ahogadas (562-529-5787): 10% discount on all regular-priced food items (excludes combo deals).
Smoke & Fire Social Eatery (562-363-3109): 10% discount on food items.
Roofing
One Coat Roof Seal LLC (833-232-8121): 20% off each can.
Wellness & Health
Enagic (562-833-3823): Free ionized alkaline water.
Wholesalers & Distributors
Rayvern Lighting Supply, Inc. (562-634-7020): 5% off fixtures and ballast orders (commercial distributor of lighting and fixtures).
To add your business to this section, please call the Paramount Chamber of Commerce for information:
Membership RENEWALS
We’re grateful to these members for renewing and helping the Chamber to continue its community-building work!
Casa Gamino Mexican Restaurant............46 years 8330 Alondra Blvd., Paramount CA 90723
Max B. Martinez, DDS, FAGD, FACD........33 years 16299 Paramount Blvd., Paramount CA 90723
Our Lady of the Rosary...............................24 years 14815 S. Paramount Blvd., Paramount CA 90723
Doublz Inc...............................................22 years 15100 Paramount Blvd., Paramount CA 90723
Embassy Suites – Downey........................21 years 8425 Firestone Blvd., Downey CA 90421
Optum Health Care.................................16 years 18 Centerpointe Dr., La Palma CA 90623
SEAACA - Downey...................................15 years 9777 Seaaca St., Downey CA 90421
Pika Tortas Ahogadas...............................11 years 8111 Rosecrans Ave., Suite K., Paramount CA 90723
Chapel of Change ......................................11 years
6701 Alondra Blvd., Paramount CA 90723
Somerset Automotive Center.....................7 years
7337 Somerset Blvd., Suite A, Paramount CA 90723
Medina Investments, LLC..........................6 years
8402 Florence Ave., Suite A, Downey CA 90421
Rabbit Rescue Inc......................................5 years
7640 Rosecrans Ave., Paramount CA 90723
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
EPOXY COATING LABORER —Long-term, full-time (40+ hours per week). Will train. Install various flooring systems for commercial and industrial projects. Perform tasks involving physical labor; must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods. Operate equipment (as instructed). Techcoat Contractors, 15720 Garfield Avenue, Paramount, CA 90723. Contact: Brenda or Jessica at 562-529-5700. Apply Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
WAREHOUSE MAINTENANCE WORKER —Longterm, part-time (20 to 25 hours per week). Will train. Staging equipment and materials for daily projects. Receive and process warehouse stock products. Maintain inventory. Operate and maintain warehouse vehicles and equipment. Run errands (as needed). Techcoat Contractors, 15720 Garfield Avenue, Paramount, CA 90723. Contact: Brenda or Jessica at 562-529-5700. Apply Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN —Full-time. Experience helpful, but willing to consider an excellent new graduate who can learn quickly. Call Martha at Fobi Pharmacy: 562-630-5700.
BARTENDER —Part-time, including evenings and weekends. Call Leroy: 562-634-9001.
SKILLED LABOR OPPORTUNITIES —SkillsetGroup currently has these positions available for first, second and third shifts: Machine operator, sanitation, loading & unloading, forklift drivers, production line, and order pulling. Come in and apply today! SkillsetGroup actualmente tiene aperturas para puestos disponibles para Primer, Segundo y Tercer turno. ¡Ven y aplica hoy! Call us at 866-375-3094 or use Instagram (@ skillsetgroup) or Facebook for weekly updates. 7300 Alondra Blvd., Suite 202, Paramount, California 90723.
STATE FARM AGENT —State Farm Agents help their customers protect what’s important to them, all the while making time to give back to their neighborhoods. Improve your career! Call David Maciel: 562-305-2111.
FULL-TIME SEAMSTRESS —5-Star Interior Services, Inc., needs a full-time seamstress with drapery-making experience. Contact Leroy at 818-845-4518.
CREW WORKER —Specialty construction. Will train. Installation of epoxycoatings, including preparation of concrete floors and other structures using various equipment. Long-term, 30+ hours, including some weekends. Report in person to TECHCOAT, 15720 Garfield Ave., Paramount, California 90723; M-Th 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
CLEANING SERVICE JOB (Persona para limpiesa)— A&R Cleaning Multiservices. Please contact Yolanda Monday-Friday at 562-500-2284.
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WIC is a nutrition program for women, infants and children. WIC es un programa de nutricion para mujeres, bebes y niños.
You may qualify if you:
• Are pregnant, breastfeeding or just had a baby
• Have a child under age 5
• Have a low to medium income*
• Receive Medi-Cal, CalWORKs (TANF) or CalFresh (Food Stamps) benefits
• Live in California Usted puede calificar si:
• Está embarazada, está dando pecho o acaba de tener un bebe
• Tiene un niño menor de 5 años
• Tiene un ingreso bajo a mediano
• Recibe beneficios de Medi-Cal, CalWORKs (TANF) o CalFresh (Estampillas de Comida)
• Vive en California
WIC provides:
• Nutrition education and health information
• Breastfeeding support
• Food benefits
• Referrals to medical providers and community services
WIC proporciona:
• Educación sobre nutrición e información de salud
• Apoyo con la lactancia
• Beneficios de comida
• Referencias a proveedores de servicios medicos y servicios
*Income levels change annually. Niveles de ingreso cambian anualmente. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Está institución es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.
South Los Angeles Health Projects WIC Program