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Page The Brentwood Voice of Business
June 2010
Vol. 46, No. 6
June Joint Mixer Thursday, June 17, 2010 5:30 to 7:30pm
Come join us at the Streets of Brentwood surrounding the fountain for our June Joint Mixer filled with lots of fun and excitement.
What’s Inside: Page 2: Director’s Corner & Board of Directors and Staff Page 3: Ambassador’s Corner & Chamber Hours of Operation Page 4: City of Brentwood Media Advisory
Page 5: Pre-Sale Tickets Page 6: Press Release Page 7: Chamber Events Page 8– 9: Taste & Youth @ Work Program Page 10: Cal Chamber Page 11: New Members
Page 12: Farm Tour & CornFest Movie Shows Page 13: Health Care Reform Page 14: Small Business Ass. Page 15: Member Events Page 16: Labor Posters & Important Numbers
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Director’s Message Yes, its that time again Virginia,
there really will be a Cornfest 2010. We got our final City approvals last night and we're full speed ahead. We will have 7 blocks of Fun, Food, and Entertainment, stretching down 1st Street from Pine to Chestnut and the adjacent side streets. In addition The Carnival will be situated on Liberty Adult Ed property on the north side of Pine Street. For the first time, the Downtown Merchants will be INSIDE the event and most are planning on being open. In addition to standard Festival Fare, you will be able to dine and relax indoors at the Local Restaurants and watering holes. (You may want to make reservations early) If you’re not familiar with downtown, this will be a great opportunity to also shop in the numerous shops along these streets. This event wouldn't be possible without the many hours put in by the hundreds of volunteers, so please tell them thank you whenever you have the opportunity. Also, a big thanks to the tremendous support of City Staff and City Council in helping us get through all of the hoops that we have negotiated in the last year in getting this put together. Last, and certainly not least, THANK YOU to all of the affected Merchants and Residents, whose support we greatly appreciate. PLEASE, come early, stay late and HAVE A GOOD TIME!!!!!!!!!!! (Don't forget the fireworks on Friday Night!!!!!!!!!) Ken Seamann CFO Discovery Professional Services 9030 Brentwood Blvd. Ste. E Brentwood, CA 94513 (925) 634-8297
BRENTWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2010 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Shayn Cutino, President Anja Wellness Karen Spann, Past President The Monthly Grapevine Joe Trebino, President-Elect Delta Pure Water, Etc. Ken Seamann, Chief Financial Officer Discovery Professional Services Olga Vidriales, V.P. Community Programs, Travis Credit Union Brent Aasen Equus Group Amy Alvis Alvis Frantz and Associates Greg Benner Les Schwab Tires Bill Fee Mazzy’s Fire Protection Specialists Paul Kelly Home One Mortgage Lori Knudsen California Payroll Shelly McMahon Shelly’s Garden Richard Perez-Pacheco Black Sheep Design Marlon Smith Best Buy Donna Spencer Cortona Park Dirk Zeigler Zeigler Insurance Group
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Staff Members Harry York, CEO Lyle Miller, Membership Services Lisa Hurt, Support Services Dir. Jilda Fairhurst, Event Coordinator Bill Putman, Volunteer Pat Trombino, Event Coordinator Kimberly Eubanks, Office Assistant
The Brentwood Clarion CHAMBER HOURS Mon. - Thur. 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Friday 9:00 am to 12:00pm
Phone: 925 634-3344 Fax: 925 634-3731 Email:info@brentwoodchamber.com
www. brentwoodchamber.com
ANNUAL CHAMBER EVENTS
July 9,10 & 11 Brentwood CornFest August 21, 2010 Taste of Brentwood Farm Tour September 10, 2010 Golf Tournament Deer Ridge October 23, 2010 Hometown Halloween November 6, 2010 Fall Taste of Brentwood Restaurant Tour November 20, 2010 Holiday Parade CHAMBER MIXERS
June 17, 2010 Streets of Brentwood– Joint Mixer July 15, 2010 LA Boxing August 19, 2010 Cedar Creek Stables
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Ambassador's Corner Every business has a 30 second elevator speech but do you have the knowledge and experience to back it up? Part of the experience is knowing what you can do for others. Business cannot be just me, me, and me. In a world with such great social media we forget the human factor. The ability to establish both a personal and business relationship cannot be undersold. The opportunity to step up and say with confidence “call this person- business” is an awesome feeling. Someone else can promote your business greater than you can. When your customer or business associate tells of your product, knowledge, or business sense it’s a done deal. The business friendship that I have established through the Brentwood Chamber of Commerce has given me these opportunities. I am a believer in the integrity of those businessmen and women that I deal with every day. When your word and a handshake still mean honesty, you are a privileged business owner. With these friendships we can get through any obstacle. Many of the businesses with the Chamber have years of experience that you can bounce ideas off of. I have never had anyone from the Chamber not more than willing to discuss ideas with me. I also go over ideas with businesses in the area that have the same business. I have established friendships with my competitors. I have an awesome customer base and know that there is plenty of work to go around. Jeff Hall with the California Small Business Development Center taught me “Collective Intelligence”. What an idea! When you get a room full of business owners together, the wonderful things that you can accomplish are boundless. I would like to thank you for sharing your business knowledge with me and allowing me to share it with others. Remember knowledge is a treasure that should be shared. Thank you,
Kerri Fritsch Monogramming By FRICHY Frichy.com
September 16, 2010 Apex Securities October 21, 2010 Driftwood Yacht Club November 18, 2010 Shepherd’s Gate
Founded in 1999, Monogramming by Frichy is a community-based company that provides embroidery and screen-printing to businesses, schools, and teams. We are dedicated to providing high quality logo wear to enrich your business by using recognition and repetition.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE City of Brentwood May 19, 2010 Contact: hwetherford@ci.brentwood.ca.us Hazel Wetherford, City of Brentwood, (925) 516-5106
***MEDIA ADVISORY***MEDIA ADVISORY*** May 19, 2010 City of Brentwood Gives Boost to Local Companies and Business Start-Ups “We‟ve added „Tools for Business Success‟ to our website with a free tool to help entrepreneurs choose the type of business entity that meets their needs, a business start-up kit, sample business plans and small business certification information.” The business start-up kit includes the forms needed to establish a sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company or corporation. Fostering new businesses is the most effective tool that government has to boost local economic growth (U.S. Small Business Administration February 2007). “We want to make Brentwood a great place to start a new business,” says Hazel Wetherford, Community Development Department for City of Brentwood. But that‟s just the beginning. There‟s information on training provided by the regional Small Business Development Center and others, and over 75 online classes available to help start and grow your business. The Government Requirements kit has forms and simplified instructions that businesses need throughout the year. Whenever you‟re ready to hire staff, visit the Employer Assistance site for our free Employer‟s Kit and to see hourly pay information for 850+ different positions. You can also provide your new employees with a New Hire email that includes all the forms and required compliance notices. If you‟re looking for loans, check out the site for Business Funding and to find local lenders that participate in SBA loan programs. Our loan payment calculator will help you quickly determine your payments for the loans you are requesting. There are tools throughout the site to help you better manage your business, including a Business Report Card, financial calculators, a website grader, payroll tax calculator and more. “If you still have questions after visiting our site, we have a Frequently Asked Questions feature where you can ask questions and experts will find resources to help you.” To use these tools, visit http://brentwood.toolsforbusiness.info. **************
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 25, 2010
Contact: Michelle Henry (916) 319-2015
Buchanan Honors Small Business Owner SACRAMENTO - Assembly Member Joan Buchanan (D-Alamo) joined with other members of the California Legislature and the California Small Business Association to honor Jim Wangeman, owner of Harvest Park Bowl, as the Small Business Owner of the Year in Assembly District 15 at an event held today in Sacramento. “I am delighted to recognize Jim Wangeman” said Buchanan. “Through his hard work and commitment to civic engagement, Harvest Park Bowl is an example of what small businesses means to the local economy.” Harvest Park Bowl in Brentwood hosts a regular program of bowling events and has donated over 21,000 free bowling games during the summer months for local youth. Since 1997, Jim Wangeman, has created numerous community partnerships with local organizations and non-profits, donating $170, 000 in scholarships. Jim has served 13 years on the Board of Directors of Sutter Delta Hospital, 7 years as Vice President of REACH program, and is a member of the Brentwood Rotary Club. In addition, Jim has served on the Board of Directors of California Bowling Proprietors and as Pacific Coast Regional Director of National Bowling Proprietors Association of America. Buchanan continued, “California Small Business Day is an opportunity to acknowledge small business owners who comprise almost 98% of all businesses in the state, providing the majority of private sector jobs and almost three-fourths of our gross state product. Our small businesses are the backbone of our state’s economy and I am committed to doing all I can to support them.” For more information on Assembly Member Buchanan or to sign up for our e-alerts, please visit her website at www.assembly.ca.gov/a15. ###
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Cornfest PreSale Tickets available...
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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Dates to Look forward To: July 9,10 & 11 18th Annual CornFest July15 Mixer @ LA Boxing
Mission Statement :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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The Spring Taste of Downtown Brentwood Restaurant Tour was a huge success with selling over 200 tickets. We could not have asked for more beautiful weather, sun shining with just a light breeze. Everyone had a great time walking all over Downtown visiting shops and Restaurants that they had never realized were there. At the end of the Tour everyone had a chance to enter into a drawing for a $100 cash prize with the winner being a resident of Brentwood, Debbie Henry. The Brentwood Chamber wants to Thank the Kiwanis Club, participants and all the Restaurants for making this event one of the best events this year.
The Brentwood Chamber would like to Congratulate Debbie Henry, above, for winning the $100 cash prize from the Tour.
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Story Ideas for Your July 2010 Newsletter Following are stories the California Chamber of Commerce recommends you consider for use in your July 2010 newsletter: Note: Update the following story to note that 30 “job killers” remain alive following the June 4 deadline for legislation to pass the house in which it was introduced. CalChamber Releases 2010 ‘Job Killer’ List; 37 Bills Threaten State’s Recovery The California Chamber of Commerce this week released its annual list of “job killer” bills, calling attention to the negative impact the proposed measures would have on California‟s competitiveness and job climate if they were to become law. CalChamber-Backed Change in Primary Wins Approval Proposition 14, the California Chamber of Commerce-supported measure to increase the right to participate in primary elections, won with strong support of California voters this week. Note: If the 2010-11 budget has not been approved by the time you publish your July newsletter, the following analysis will remain valid. Be sure to include a note that the analysis was published on May 28 so readers understand some of the time references. Analysis: Deficit Spending, Tax Hikes in Latest Budget Proposals Governor, Republicans Urge Reforms, No New Taxes The state budget, taxes and massive new debt have emerged at the top of the Legislature‟s agenda this month. Some wonder how the Legislature could have been working on any issues other than jobs, the economy and the budget, given the gravity of the fiscal problem. But making up for lost time, legislative leaders have laid on the table billions in new taxes and added a stunning proposal for new deficit spending into the mix. Webinar on Demand Outlines Health Care Law Impact on Business To help employers understand the impact of the federal health care reform law, the California Chamber of Commerce recently conducted a webinar on the subject. The 90-minute session, What Health Care Reform Means to Your Business, is available now as a webinar on demand. Other stories available in the News & Events: Top Story Archives If you have any questions or comments, please don't hesitate to e-mail us. You are receiving this e-mail because you are a local chamber of commerce member of the CalChamber or you or your chamber have requested that story ideas be sent to you. If you no longer wish to receive these story ideas, e-mail us.
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Brentwood Chamber of Commerce New Members Brentwood Surgery Center James M. Greer 350 John Muir Parkway, Ste 225 Brentwood, CA 94513 (925) 516-1551 Brentwood Surgery Center John W. Scivally 2400 Balfour Rd, Ste 230 Brentwood, CA 94513 (925) 937-2860
Brentwood Surgery Center Prem Chahal 2400 Balfour Rd, Ste. 230 Brentwood, CA 94513 (925) 943-4901 Brentwood Surgery Center John L. Kronick 350 John Muir Parkway, Ste. 100 Brentwood, CA 94513 (925) 939-8585
Brentwood Surgery Center Booby S. Glickman Phillip Polido 2400 Balfour Rd, Ste. 300 Brentwood, CA 94513 (925) 757-0800
Brentwood Surgery Center Michael Y. Chang 2405 Shadelands Drive Walnut Creek, CA 94598 (925) 939-8585
Brentwood Surgery Center Bassem Said 1240 Central Blvd. Ste. A2 Brentwood, CA 94513 (925) 516-4368
Brentwood Surgery Center Mehra Hosseini 2400 Balfour Rd. #230 Brentwood, CA 94513 (925) 943-4900
Brentwood Surgery Center Frederick S. Rosen 1181 Central Blvd. #B Brentwood, CA 94513 (925) 463-0336
Homelife Senior Care Angela Dinicola Vinny Dinicola P.O. Box 1069 Brentwood, CA 94513 (925) 521-8665
Brentwood Surgery Center Gita J. Patel 2400 Balfour Rd. #230 Brentwood, CA 94513 (925) 932-3663 Brentwood Surgery Center Robert A. Buckley Murali Moorthy Craig M. Wiseman 350 John Muir Parkway, Ste. 100 Brentwood, CA 94513 (925) 939-8585 Brentwood Surgery Center Alexandra Luckhardt 2400 Balfour Rd. #320 Brentwood, CA 94513 (925) 626-9000
Alameda County Fair Angela Moore Faye Cater 4501 Pleasanton Ave. Pleasanton, CA 94566 (925) 426-7600 Virtual Planet Chris Hopkins Hafid D. Ayllon 3291 Walnut Blvd. Ste. 160 (925) 234-4489 Siberian Air Alex Stepanoff Faye Stepanoff 8061 Balfour Rd. Brentwood, CA 94513 (925) 240-9352
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Showing During 2010 CornFest at Delta Theater in Downtown Brentwood Pre Purchase your Theater Tickets
$7 for adults and $4.50 for Kids Movie tickets get you into CornFest for FREE... Toy Story 3 With their beloved Andy preparing to leave for college, Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie and the rest of the toys find themselves dumped in day care. Unfortunately, the uncontrollable urchins do not play nice, so Woody and the gang make plans for a great escape.
Grown Ups The death of their childhood basketball coach leads to a reunion for some old friends, who gather at the site of a championship celebration from years ago. Picking up right where they left off, the buddies, with their wives and children in tow, discover why age does not necessarily equal maturity.
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What does the Health Care Reform Law mean to your business, to you, and your family? The Chamber has received a number of outlines regarding the two Health Care Bills. We have started a binder of information that the office has received and we are providing you links to some of the information and links to our two Congressional Offices that have links to information on the Health Care Legislation. Some of the Health Reform Laws go into affect right away and some do not go into effect until 2014. The Chamber office has received many inquiries on this subject and hopes this will help answer some of those questions. As more information arrives we will add that information to our Health Care portfolio. See the links below: http://mcnerney.house.gov/ http://garamendi.house.gov/ http://feinstein.senate.gov/ USI Health Reform Update
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Small Business Association Honors Kevin Tate
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evin Tate of California Carnival has been chosen by Assembly Member Alyson Huber and California Small Business Association to honor as one of the Small Business owners of the Year along with Brentwood Small Business Owner Jim Wangeman of Harvest Park Bowl., who was nominated by Assembly member Joan Buchanan. Kevin Tate has participated at the Brentwood Chamber’s Annual CornFest now for 15+ years. We have greatly appreciated his hard work and efforts to make Brentwood’s CornFest each year more and more memorable for our residents and tourists from all around. Since purchasing the business in 2006, they have successfully grown the business to 46 people by being more efficient and treating their employees better. They have also increased their contributions to non-profit organizations by 25%, raising around $300,000 per year for non-profits, including Sacramento Viet-Tet, Ripon Chamber of Commerce, Stockton Baptist Church, Rancho Cordova based Youth for Christ and the Mesa Verde High School Safe and Sober Grad Night. The Brentwood Chamber of Commerce wants to Congratulate Kevin and Jim Wangeman for the wonderful services that they have provided to our beautiful town of Brentwood for all these years.
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2010 CornFest Sponsorship packets have gone out!!! If you are interested in being a Sponsor for the 2010 CornFest please call Lyle Miller at (925) 634-3344 or email him at lyle@brentwoodchamber.com
CornFest July 9, 10 & 11 Event will be held on First Street and the surrounding area
All Sports Trophies Advertising Specialties Custom & Corporate Awards
(925) 516-8880 • Fax (925) 625-5316 Email: starawards@sbcglobal.net
Bob & Sharon Sherriff, Owners
Upcoming Events For Our Chamber Members June 23rd
Applications are available at the Chamber office for Art & Crafts, & Non Commercial Vendors are still welcome. If you would like to Volunteer at the CornFest Please come into the Chamber to fill out a Volunteer form. Brentwood Chamber of Commerce 8440 Brentwood Blvd, Suite C Brentwood, CA 94513 (925) 634-3344
Women’s Health Insights Co Co County Wine Company 633 First Street starts at 6pm Call Kiki at (415) 577-5454
Score Counselors
At your service! Now at the Brentwood Chamber Office 1st and 3rd Monday’s 1:30pm and 2:30pm info@brentwoodchamber.com
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(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
Stop by the Brentwood Chamber of Commerce today for your very own copy of “Images of America Brentwood.” Cost: $21.65
Newspapers Brentwood Press
(925) 634-1441
Contra Costa Times
(925) 757-2525
Brentwood News
(925) 779-7120
The Brentwood Chamber of Commerce is now offering:
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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2010 California and Federal updated Labor Posters. Pick yours up today at 8440 Brentwood Blvd. Ste. C Paper Version: $23.00 Plastic Version: $39.00
Phone: 925-634-3344 Fax: 925-634-3731 Email: info@brentwoodchamber.com www.brentwoodchamber.com