The Brentwood Voice of Business January 2011
Vol. 47, No. 1
MESSAGE FROM 2011 CHAMBER PRESIDENT JOE TREBINO I would like to thank Shayn Cutino-Chamber Past President, the Board of Directors, the CEO, the staff and the Ambassadors for a job “well done” this past year. It was a very trying year for the Chamber. We only broke even on our CornFest, which is our major income source. So like any business, that has felt this economic downturn, the Chamber is having to make important decisions to keep it viable. That is exactly what the Board and the CEO are now doing. The Board is making the necessary decisions to bring our expenses in line with our income. Because of this I feel that 2011 will be a very good year for your Chamber. The Chamber will continue to provide resources for our members to help them improve their business. These resources include our “Good Morning Brentwood” which has guest speakers speaking to business operations and City topics, monthly mixers where the business owner can network with other business owners to promote their business. A new feature at the mixer allows members to give a 30 second infomercial about their business. And Brown Bag Lunches where the member can learn and discuss how to improve their business. The Brentwood Chamber also hosts SCORE Counselors at the Chamber office two days a month. These are counselors of small businesses. So if you have questions or need help regarding your business and its operations, you should use this service. Information about these and other services are available on our website and our weekly e-mails to all members. I encourage all members to get involved with the Chamber this year. You can do that by becoming an ambassador or volunteering to help with the CornFest, Hometown Halloween, Holiday Parade, Golf Tournament, or the Taste of Brentwood. Your help can be big or small but whatever amount of time you can spend will help the Chamber and, therefore, its members have a positive 2011. I am excited about this Chamber year and the challenges it will bring. With the outstanding Board of Directors we have I know that the Brentwood Chamber of Commerce will be as strong as ever providing the business community with much needed services. I consider it a great privilege to serve as Chamber President for the year 2011. Joe Trebino Delta Pure Water President, Brentwood Chamber of Commerce Page 2: Awards Dinner & Board of Directors and Staff Page 3: Chamber Events, Ambassadors & Ambassadors Corner Page 4: New Board Directors & New Reader Contest
Page 5: New Members Page 6: Renewing Members Page 7: Renewing Members Page 8: Brentwood City Map
Page 9: Ribbon Cuttings Page10: Holiday Mixer Page 11: Taste of Brentwood Page 12: General Information
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Page 2 BRENTWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2011 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Joe Trebino, President Delta Pure Water Shayn Cutino, Past President Anja Wellness Paul Kelly, President-Elect Home One Mortgage Dirk Zeigler, Chief Financial Officer Zeigler Insurance Group Olga Vidriales, V.P. Community Programs, Travis Credit Union Brent Aasen Equus Group Amy Alvis Alvis Frantz and Associates
INVITES YOU TO THE 2011 ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER HONORING CITIZEN OF THE YEAR JEFF SCHULTS BUSINESS OF THE YEAR KENDALL AUTOMOTIVE
Greg Benner Les Schwab Tires
SATURDAY, JANUARY 29, 2011 6:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Ken Seamann Discovery Professional Services
Trilogy at the vineyards
Lori Knudsen California Payroll Shelly McMahon Shelly’s Garden Madelyn Krebs Speedee Oil Change & Tuneup Kathy Blanton Sutter Delta Medical Center Jacqueline Hanel John Muir Health ********************************
Chamber Staff Harry York, CEO Lisa Hurt, Support Services Director Jilda Fairhurst, Event Coordinator Pat Trombino, Event Coordinator
Club Los Meganos Event Center 1700 Trilogy Parkway Brentwood, CA 94513
$50.00 Per Person All reservations must be in the Chamber office no later than January 21, 2011 Pre-paid reservations only. Open seating! No Tickets will be sold at the door.
Price Includes Dinner & Dessert Baked Chicken, veggie, pasta bolognese, salad, rolls and dessert. Name:_________________________________________________________ Address:_______________________________ City:____________________ Phone:________________
How many attending:___________
Check:_________ Cash:____________ Billing Zip Code for Card:___________ Credit Card____________________________________Exp. Date:_________ Please mail this form along with your payment To the Brentwood Chamber of Commerce 8440 Brentwood Blvd. Ste. C Brentwood , CA 94513 By Friday, January 21, 2011
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Chamber Ambassadors Vicki Sexton, Chair, First Bank Amy Alvis, Alvis -Frantz and Associates Andrew Dourgarian, California Payroll Fred Ehler, Terracare Associates Jennifer Jost, Edward Jones Joe Trebino, Delta Pure Water, Etc. Karen Spann, The Monthly Grapevine Kathi Regan, Maxx Worms/Maxx Imprints Kerri Fritsch, Monogramming by Fritchy Kurt Tomicich, KRT Services Lori Knudsen, California Payroll Maurice Daroy, Farmers Insurance Olga Vidriales, Travis Credit Union Pat Trombino, First Bank Patti Schneider, The Right Choice Paul Roman, Window Innovations, Inc, Sarah Jamar, Paychex
UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS Chamber Mixers January 20, 2011 The Commons at Dallas Ranch February 17, 2011 Code Brew
Chamber Awards Dinner January 29, Trilogy Vineyards
Good Morning Breakfasts January 27 “Meet Your Two New City Council Members” February 24 Brentwood’s Economic and Community Development Directors
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Ambassador's Corner Happy New Year Brentwood!!!! Natalie Mendez, Maurice J. Daroy, LUTCF, Angela M. Daroy, Debi Stroobant
I’m Maurice Daroy with Farmers Insurance, the Daroy Insurance Agency and our Brentwood Chamber Ambassador of the Year. I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself and to thank the Brentwood Chamber and community for all their support over the last 14 years. So who’s Maurice? I’m a father, a husband, a local business owner and this year’s 2011 Ambassador of the Year for our Brentwood Chamber of Commerce. As a father one of life’s largest rewards is watching your family grow up. Together, my wife Angela and I, are blessed to have our three sons Reese (17), Dustin (14) and Ryan (11). With our oldest son Reese headed to college next year, we find ourselves asking each other , “Where did all the time go?” In 1997 I started a career in the Insurance industry. Shortly after that, in 1998, I opened my agency here in our Delta community. With the support of Farmers Insurance I’ve been able to offer our residential clients many products such as Auto, Home and Life insurance. For our business clients, we have General Liability, Workers Comp and Bonds just to name a few. The first 9 years of business I was located in the Liberty Links Center, which was next to Brentwood Dodge across from Bill Brandt Ford. In 2006 we moved to our current location at 9040 Brentwood Blvd #C which is basically next door to the Brentwood Police Department. Our Chamber, have you ever noticed we have a special “BUZZ” about us? When I first became a Chamber member back in 1998, I remember our Chamber basically operating as a one man (one woman, Bonnie!) show. Since then we’ve bloomed into a full staff and many Officers, Directors and Ambassadors. All which help our Chamber operate smoothly and always with our community’s best interest in mind. I’ve found the benefits of becoming a Chamber Ambassador extend well beyond the basic meet and greet. It’s the opportunity to help build and strengthen a community. So whether you’re having a Ribbon Cutting, a Monthly Mixer or even a Fundraiser I’m sure you’ll find the Chamber by your side. I’m looking forward to making new friends and supporting local business in 2011. Sincerely, Maurice J. Daroy, LUTCF Farmer Insurance – Daroy Insurance Agency 9040 Brentwood Blvd #C Brentwood, CA 94513 (925)634-9999, www.94513.com maurice@daroy.com
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WELCOME NEW CHAMBER BOARD DIRECTORS!
Madelynn Krebs is owner of SpeeDee Oil Change &Tune-Up on Brentwood Blvd. Madelynn has been a part of the Chamber Board in the past and was the Chamber’s 2005 President. We welcome her back with open arms.
Kathy Blanton is new to the Chamber Board but not new to the Chamber. She is the Director for Quality and Risk Services at Sutter Delta Medical Center. Sutter Delta is very active with the Chamber and sponsors many of our community events. Welcome, Kathy.
Jacqueline Hanel is also new to the Chamber Board this year. Jackie is the Executive Director of John Muir Health here in Brentwood. John Muir Health has been an active part of the Chamber for many years and we are glad to have her on board.
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NEW CHAMBER CONTEST FOR OUR CLARION READERS, “WHERE’S HARRY?” Starting this month, the Clarion will feature a Photograph taken by Harry York, our Chamber CEO, on his many travels. The first 10 readers who call in with the correct guess for the location of the picture will win theatre tickets to Delta Cinema in downtown Brentwood. At right, is the picture for this month. If you can guess where this was taken, call the Chamber at (925) 634-3344 or shoot an email to harry@brentwoodchamber.com. Good luck!
Mission Statement:
Can you guess where this picture was taken?
The Brentwood Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary organization dedicated to the promotion of the civic and commercial progress of the community. We will continuously strive to maintain and foster a healthy business climate for Chamber members and the entire community.
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NEW MEMBERS WELCOME TO THE BRENTWOOD CHAMBER!
CCTV Camerascan Susan Bond, Sales 203 Third Street North Bend, WA 98045 (425) 888-9778 Email: s.bond@cctvcamerascan.com www.cctvcamerascan.com Postal Annex #10009 Robert Walton, Manager 3130 Balfour Rd., Ste D Brentwood, CA 94513 (925) 513-1750 Email: pa10009@postalannex.com www.postalannex.com/10009 Speedee Oil Change & Tune Up Madelynn & Juan Krebs, Owners 7377 Brentwood Blvd. Brentwood, CA 94513 (925) 516-0623 Email: speedee17055@att.net www.speedeeoil.com
Page 5 Join Us on Facebook! Click the Facebook picture to the left to be directed to our page. Also Look for our CornFest Page.
Also Join us on our Linked in page by clicking the link above.
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MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS Thank you to the following members who renewed their membership in December. The Chamber appreciates your continued support. A-1 Data, Inc.
Celebration Christian Preschool
Aim High Child Care
Coast Radio Company, Inc.
Alvis Frantz and Associates
Coldwell-Banker, Cecily Tippery
American Medical Response
Community Integrated Support Services
Arbor Ridge Apartments
Contra Costa Water District
Balfour Dermatology & Day Spa
Crème Dela Gem Jewelry
B-B-K Union Cemetery District
D.T.R. Fence Company
Brentwood Art Society
Dallas Shanks & Sons Auto Service
Brentwood Auto Service, Inc.
Dallas Shanks Chevron
Brentwood Certified Farmers Market
Delta Community Services, Inc.
Brentwood Family Pet Care
Delta Valley Athletic Club
Brentwood Fine Meats
DeNova Homes
Brentwood Park Apartments
Diamond Mine Storage, Inc.
Brentwood Press & Yellow Pages
East County Soroptomists
Brentwood Senior Commons
ECC Bank
Brentwood Transmissions
Edward Dutra Insurance
Brentwood Veterinary Hospital
Edward Jones, Lisa Ferrante
Cabanas in the Garden
Eskaton Lodge Brentwood
California State Automobile Association
First Bank
Ca’na Tamayo Family Vineyards
Friends of Brentwood Library
Carson Swim School
Gursky Ranch
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MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS continued H.A.R.P.
Rave Brentwood 14 Theater
Harvest Park Bowl
Ready Print
Health Hut
Realty World-Delta Country
Holy Rosary School
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
Hospice of the East Bay
Ron Nunn Farms
John Continente, Jr.
Senior Helpers
John Muir Health
Special Kids Foundation, Inc.
K2GC, Inc.
Sutter Delta Medical Center
Kendall Automotive
Sutter Delta Medical Group
Kinder’s Meat, Deli, BBQ
Sycamore Place
Labor of Love Homecare Services
The Commons at Dallas Ranch
Law Office of Ruth Buzzard
The Monthly Grapevine
Los Medanos College
The UPS Store
Los Medanos College Foundation
Tri Delta Transit
McCauley Brothers Olive Groves
Valley Yellow Pages
Mutual of Omaha Financial Advisors
Vornhagen Body & Paint
Nebergall Property Management
Waves of Spirit
Nines
Yogesh Trehan, M.D.
Old Republic Title Company Pizzagoni’s Towing & Auto Repair Precision Cabinets & Trim Quik Stop Market #149
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The Brentwood Regional Community Chest kicked off its holiday basket packing with a Ribbon Cutting on Friday, December 17th. Pictured in front are Lil Pierce, Kevin King (cutting the ribbon), Dana Eaton and Rick Lemyre surrounded by community volunteers and Chamber representatives.
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The new Sprint by Wireless Lifestyle store in Slatten Ranch celebrated its opening with a Ribbon Cutting on Friday, December 17th. Pictured are store manager, Jose Sparvoli (cutting the ribbon) and Sprint staff with Chamber Ambassador, Maurice Daroy. Sprint Wireless Lifestyle is located at 5819 Lone Tree Way, Ste E. in Antioch.
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HOLIDAY MIXER AT TRAVIS CREDIT UNION A wonderful Holiday Mixer full of good food, great music, and lots of mixing and mingling was hosted by Travis Credit Union on December 16th. The evening’s festivities included carolers from Liberty High, food catered by El Gallito, jazz guitarists, a presentation by Travis Credit Union, announcement of the Citizen of the Year-Jeff Schults, Business of the Year-Kendall Automotive, and the Holiday Parade winners. Whew! A big Thank You to Travis Credit Union for putting on this wonderful event! Also, thank you to those who donated raffle prizes: Wineshop at Home, Gursky Ranch, Kimberly Victor of Mary Kay Cosmetics, Maurice Daroy of Farmers Insurance and Travis Credit Union. We look forward to seeing everyone again at our next mixer!
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Fall Taste of Brentwood Restaurant Tour Last Fall’s tour was held on December 6th and included all the restaurants from The Streets of Brentwood. A big Thank You to all the participating eateries, the Kiwanis, and of course, the attendees. Come back next year!
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Page 12 IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS City of Brentwood
(925) 516-5400
Parks & Recreation
(924) 516-5444
Community Development
(925) 516-5405
Brentwood Library
(925) 516-5405
Police Non Emergency
(925) 634-6911
Fire Department
(925) 634-3400
Brentwood Aquatic Park
(925) 516-5430
Newspapers Brentwood Press
(925) 634-1441
Contra Costa Times
(925) 757-2525
Brentwood News
(925) 779-7120
Transportation Tri Delta Transit
(925) 754-4040
Hotels Hampton Inn
(925) 513-1289
Holiday Inn Express
(800) 345-8082
Hospital Sutter Delta Medical Center
(925) 779-7200
John Muir Medical Center
(925) 308-8100
Theaters Delta Cinema
(925) 240-7370
Rave
(925) 809-0030
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SCORE Counselors, Counselors of Small Business Now at the Brentwood Chamber Office 1st and 3rd Monday’s: 1:30 and 2:30 pm----Call (925) 634-3344 for your appointment today.
Phone: 925-634-3344 Fax: 925-634-3731 Email: info@brentwoodchamber.com www.brentwoodchamber.com