The Brentwood Voice of Business June 2012
Vol. 48, No. 6
Come on out and help us break the Guiness World Record for Most People Husking Corn at One Time! On Saturday, July 14th, CornFest will attempt to break the record currently held by Knott’s Berry Farm for most people husking corn at once! Event will take place Saturday afternoon at 1 p.m. We will need lots of bodies! Join us and be a part of history!
Page 1: CornFest, Guiness World Records Page 2: Director’s Message, Board of Directors and Staff Page 3: Ambassador’s Corner, Upcoming Chamber Events
Page 4: New and Renewing Members Page 5: Ribbon Cuttings Page 6: May Mixer Page 7: June Mixer
Page 8: Downtown Grand Opening Page 9: CornFest Info Page 10: August Home-Based Business Mixer Page 11: Community News/Relay for Life Page 12: General Information
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Page 2 BRENTWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2012 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Paul Kelly, President Brentwood Party Rentals Joe Trebino, Past President Delta Pure Water
DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE CornFest 2012 is Fast Approaching!
Dirk Zeigler, Chief Financial Officer Zeigler Insurance Group Brent Aasen Equus Group Amy Alvis Alvis Frantz and Associates Kathy Blanton Sutter Delta Medical Center Maurice Daroy Farmers Insurance Fred Ehler Ehler Management Group Kerri Fritsch Monogramming by Frichy Jacqueline Hanel John Muir Health Lori Knudsen California Payroll Greg Robinson Brentwood Press Robin Schiavone Raley’s Ken Seamann Discovery Professional Services ********************************
Chamber Staff Jilda Fairhurst, Office Manager Lisa Hurt, Support Services Director Pat Trombino, Event Coordinator Bill Putman, Volunteer
Cornfest 2012 will be upon us in a couple of weeks. We again have an exciting NEW location! We will be located at the corner of Brentwood Blvd. & Technology Way, next to Jack in the Box. While it is a new location, we have enough experience with location changes the last couple of years to be on top of this one! First, I want to thank the various landowners that jumped on board early, giving us permission to host this Annual Brentwood tradition on their properties! Also, thank you to Ron Nunn Farms & Matt Cresswell for responding within 24 hours to cover our massive discing needs. We have many other people providing an assortment of services to us. Without the landowners & service providers, we would not be able to host this event, or have the fireworks display. We again have a well-rounded three- day festival event with many Arts & Crafts & Food Vendors. We have three days of full stage entertainment for you, beginning Friday afternoon, with Caravanserai & Public Eye and ending with the largest Fireworks display in this area. Saturday is a full day with assorted bands & ending with ACDShe & then Pablo Cruise. The main theme on Sunday is Latino, with the horses & dancers back and ending with Malo. Word is that we may see our longtime Police Sergeant, Walter, back to again provide us with entertainment as he again attempts to tame the wild horses as a rookie rider!! Throughout each day, there is a well-rounded assortment of entertainment genres. Please come out and have a great time! As always, many Brentwood non-profits derive some, most, or all of their annual funds from participating in this event. So please come out and support these groups that do so much for our Community. Thank You Ken Seamann, Enrolled Agent, Entertainment Chair, Cornfest Director & CFO, Chamber Director
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Chamber Ambassadors Vicki Sexton, Chair, First Bank
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Ambassador's Corner
Amy Alvis, Alvis-Frantz and Associates Kathy Blanton, Sutter Delta Medical Center
CornFest Needs You!
Maurice Daroy, Farmers Insurance Nelda Devine Delta Community Services Fred Ehler, Ehler Management Group Kerri Fritsch, Monogramming by Frichy Lori Knudsen, California Payroll Sam Lamantia, Lamantia Insurance Services Michele Lane, ReMax/Accord John Lawrence, New York Life Insurance Diem Nguyen, State Farm Insurance Kathi Reed, Wineshop at Home Kathi Regan, Maxx Worms Kurt Tomicich, KRT Services Dan Torres, New York Life Insurance Joe Trebino, Delta Pure Water, Etc. Pat Trombino, First Bank Kimberley Victor, Mary Kay Cosmetics
UPCOMING EVENTS
Chamber Mixers Thursday, June 21, 2012 Sugar Barge Resort, Bethel Island
Thursday, July 19, 2012 BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse
Fast approaching is the Chamber’s and Brentwood’s Premier Event, the Corn Festival is on July 13, 14 and 15, the weekend following Independence Day. At the core of the Corn Festival is the grandest volunteer opportunity available in our community. Virtually every task performed at the Corn Festival is done by the many hundreds of Brentwood and Area residents who use this event as a place to “give back” to our community. What constitutes a volunteer? According to the Free Online Dictionary a volunteer is: “A person who voluntarily offers himself or herself for a service or undertaking; a person who performs a service willingly and without pay.” Now combine that with beautiful weather, carnival atmosphere, seasonal food and beverage, all within hearing distance of renowned music performers and who wouldn’t want to be on the list of Corn Festival Volunteers? How do I become a Corn Festival volunteer? Begin by looking at the organizations you might be a member of. Service Clubs (Soroptimists, Lions, Rotary, and Kiwanis), School and Community Organizations (All Out Sports, American Cancer Society, Delta Community Services, Police Explorers, One Day at a Time, Freedom Boys Soccer) Church and Fraternal Organizations (Immaculate Heart of Mary, Knights of Columbus, Masonic Lodge, and American Legion) are part of the many groups that volunteer each year at the Corn Festival. Are you a member and have you signed up to volunteer? OR, call the Brentwood Chamber at 925-634-3344 and tell the person who answers that you want to give back to your community by becoming a volunteer at the grandest venue in town. Tell them you want to be a Corn Festival Volunteer! This article was written by Fred Ehler, Brentwood Chamber’s 2011 Ambassador of the Year. Come out and join Fred and all the rest of the volunteers at the 20th Anniversary Corn Festival July 13, 14 and 15, 2012. Let’s have some fun! Fred Ehler Chamber Ambassador and Director CornFest Volunteer
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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NEW MEMBERS The Brentwood Chamber is pleased to welcome the following new members: AAA Michael Jordan 2055 Meridian Park Blvd. Concord, CA 94520 (925) 808-6233 All American Rentals Vernolt Brown 8136 Enterprise Dr. Newark, CA 94560 (510) 792-4676 vernoltb@allamericanrentals.com Cortona Park Senior Living at Brentwood Lisa Pinguelo 150 Cortona Way Brentwood, CA 94513 (925) 240-0733 www.brookdaleliving.com East Bay Veterinary Emergency Tracy Higgs 1312 Sunset Dr. Antioch, CA 94509 (925) 754-5001 www.ebve.com Equity Real Estate Solutions Inc. Linda Martin 181 Sand Creek Road, Suite L Brentwood, CA 94513 (925) 240-6600 lmartin@equityrealestatesolutionsinc.com Madrona Naturopathic Healthcare, LLC Dr. Margaret Stahler 160B Guthrie Lane, Suite 9 Brentwood, CA 94513 (925) 516-4072 margaretstahlermd@hotmail.com
CONTINUED: MedSolutions, LLC Stefan Sleigh 8157 Brentwood Blvd. Brentwood, CA 94513 (925) 634-7791 www.medsolutionsllc.com Rico’s Italian Pizza Inderjit Kaur 4540 Balfour Rd, Suite E Brentwood, CA 94513 (925) 513-1100 www.ricospizzabrentwood.com Sunshine House Brentwood Paula Bonesteel Brentwood, CA 94513 www.sunshinehouseCA.com
MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS Thank you to the following members who recently renewed their membership. The Chamber appreciates your continued support. Brentwood’s Co Co County Wine Company IRS Cleaners Relay for Life of Brentwood
New Member and Mixer Offers! Thinking about joining the Chamber? Come to our next mixer, complete an application there and pay your first year dues and we will waive the $25 administration fee! Bring a friend to a mixer! You will receive a free drink ticket and if your friend joins the Chamber that night, you will receive a free 1/2 page ad in the Clarion! Bring a raffle prize and receive a free drink ticket!
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A Ribbon Cutting was held on May 31st to celebrate Pacific Funding Group’s new office in the Vic Stewart’s Plaza. Attendees were treated to food and wine in the spacious offices. Pacific Funding’s address is 70 Eagle Rock Way #A. Visit them on the web at www.pfgbayarea.com.
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Heavenly Cheesecakes & More celebrated its opening on June 1st with a Ribbon Cutting on June 1st. If you haven’t been there yet, be sure to stop by for some fabulous cheesecake. They are located at 3101 Balfour Road, Suite F.
Chamber Awards Scholarships to Graduates of Liberty Union High School District’s 5 High Schools!
Rodda Electric & Solar—Thursday, June 14th at 5p.m. to 8 p.m. Festivities will include a brief renewable energy seminar, a free catered BBQ. This will also be the first chance to enter a raffle for a free 3000-watt home solar system. The raffle runs until July 15th and the winner will be announced the last evening of the Brentwood CornFest! Quik Stop #149—Thursday, July 26th at 5 p.m. 3940 Walnut Blvd. Come help celebrate Quik Stop’s reopening to showcase their remodel.
Pictured above is La Paloma High School’s graduation ceremony at Liberty High School. Paul Kelly, Chamber President, was on hand to award a scholarship to one of the graduates.
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May Mixer at Thank you to Bill Brandt Ford for hosting May’s mixer at their beautiful showroom on Brentwood Blvd. The event was very well-attended and there was plenty of delicious food, catered by Grazie Grille, and drink and raffle prizes to enjoy. Thank you to the following who donated raffle prizes: Bill Brandt Ford, ECC Bank, Apex Securities, Brentwood Smiles Dentistry, Contra Costa County Fair, The Monthly Grapevine, Wineshop at Home, Brentwood Press, CornFest, Kimberly Victor of Mary Kay Cosmetics, Jack Gaughan of the Gallery On Second, and Dr. Margaret Stahler. We appreciate your support. Anyone who brings a raffle prize to a mixer, will receive a free drink ticket! If you haven’t been to a mixer lately, you are missing out! Members are invited to give a 30-second infomercial about their business. Members who bring a guest receive a free drink ticket. If their guest joins the Chamber that night, the member receives a free 1/2 page ad in the Clarion and the guest receives a discount on their first year-dues! The member who wins the Business Card Drawing is also entitled to a free 1/2 page ad in this newsletter. See you at the next one!
Rob Brandt of Bill Brandt Ford welcomes mixer guests.
Pam and Bob Taylor, lady next to Bob, Paul Kelly, Olga Vidriales, and Sonia Beasley
Sallie Goetsch
Inside the transformed showroom
A beautiful Ford F-150 and a beautiful spread catered by Grazie Grille. Kathi Reed, Treva Black, Paul Kelly
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The City of Brentwood celebrated the completion of the Downtown Revitalization Project in grand style on Saturday, May 19th with a day of festivities including a marching band, flag ceremony, the Summerset Singers, tours, and free hot dogs cooked up by the Brentwood Rotary. It was a beautiful day with a great turnout as Mayor Taylor expressed pride in the completed project that was completed on time and within budget. If you haven't 'been Downtown lately, now is the perfect time. Downtown Thursdays start again on June 14th and the Starry Nights concert series begins on June 15th.
Pictured at left is the statue gracing the entrance to City Park, The Sower by Bill Weber. At right, is the park’s water play feature.
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CornFest 2012 Applications are still available! Download from www.brentwoodcornfest.org Calling all Sponsors, Vendors and Info Alley Applications are available in the Chamber office, online or email us at info@brentwoodchamber.com to have one sent to you. Note, we are no longer accepting food vendor applications but all other types are still being accepted. You don’t want to miss out on the 20th Anniversary of CornFest! Volunteers, we need you! Volunteer registration forms are also available at the Chamber office. Or you may call us at 634-3344.
Chamber Lobby Display The Chamber lobby is a great place to display your business cards, flyers and brochures. This is a member benefit as only members may advertise their business here! We regularly remove items belonging to members who have not renewed. Promote your business by bringing in your current materials. The Chamber is widely visited by our members and people new to the Brentwood area.
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PET EXPO Two Great Raffle Prizes offered by the Brentwood Chamber Relay Team!
Saturday, June 23rd 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. General Admission: $2.00 per Person Dog Fashion Show $10 Entry Fee (Register by 1 p.m.) Pet Adoption Fabulous Raffle Prizes Where: The Commons at Dallas Ranch 4751 Dallas Ranch Road, Antioch
Tickets available this week at the Chamber office! First is a mountain bike donated by one of our team members and includes a helmet and water bottle donated by Brentwood Bike Co. Second is a camping package including a 4-person tent, two camp chairs, two sleeping bags, a propane stove and a cooler. Tickets are $1 each. Get yours today! Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society’s fight against cancer!
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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
Medical Services Sutter Delta Medical Center
(925) 779-7200
John Muir Outpatient Center (925) 308-8100 Kaiser Permanente Antioch Medical Center
SCORE Counselors, Counselors of Small Business Now at the Brentwood Chamber Office ----Call (925) 634-3344 for your appointment today.
(925) 813-6500
Theaters Delta Cinema
(925) 240-7370
Rave
(925) 809-0030
The Brentwood Clarion Brentwood Chamber of Commerce 8440 Brentwood Blvd., Suite C Phone: 925-634-3344 Fax: 925-634-3731 Email: info@brentwoodchamber.com www.brentwoodchamber.com