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LA PALMA COMMUNITY NEWS • OCTOBER 2010
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Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
La Palma Chamber of Commerce
• OCTOBER 2010 • www. lapalmachamberofcommerce.com • VOL 1 • ISSUE 9 • November 2009 • www. lapalmachamberofcommerce.com •
La Palma Chamber of Commerce
La Palma Professional Center 7872 Walker St., Suite 107 La Palma, CA. 90623 Telephone: 714.228.1214 Fax: 714.228.1218
staff@lapalmachamberofcommerce.com Website: www.lapalmachamberofcommerce.com
Board of Directors Amanda Rincon President
Barbara Rincon Vice-President Noella Lew Secretary
Shamine Almanza Treasurer
Directors
Carol Miyake Membership
John Sciacca
Cypress College
Eloisa Velasquez
Resident/Past President
Deven Solanski
Business Representation: Subway
La Palma Chamber Jr. Ambassadors
FBLA (Kennedy High School Future Business Leaders of America)
Staff
Esther De Leon Hernandez Executive Director
Bill Meil
Office Volunteer The La Palma Chamber of Commerce offers you the “Hometown Spirit” and your GATEWAY Chamber connecting you to its surrounding cities and Chambers. We are a Partnership of Civic Government, BUSINESS and the Community. As a member you also have access to the Conference Room for meeting with clients, organization or club. Notary Services are now offered at the Chamber office. Please call the office to make an appointment.
LA PALMA COMMUNITY NEWS 562.407.3873 www. lapalmanews.net email: lapalmanews@gmail.com Publishing the second Friday of every month.
Networking Ettiquette "Nettiquette"
Many of us hear about networking, but many do not follow through. Networking can be a very powerful tool to get you out in front of many people. Let's face it; it is who you know in the job world; 85% of jobs are landed because the person knew someone in the company. Networking is about building and maintaining relationships. Although we have total control over ourselves, how to send the appropriate message to others in order to avoid misunderstandings and foster trust? That is where good networking etiquette comes into play. Following proper networking etiquette ("netiquette") is essential if you want to succeed. Following are some basic rules that everyone should follow:
* Keep your contacts informed of your progress. * Keep your word. If you say you will do something, do it. * Contact people at a time that is convenient for them. Enquire into what is the best period of the day or week to contact a person. * When writing e-mails or sending letters, make sure to be professional and avoid typos. * Do your research before you meet someone, so as to ask relevant questions and avoid wasting his or her time. * Always dress appropriately when meeting a contact. If you dress or present yourself poorly, it will reflect bad on you and on the person who referred you.
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* When meeting someone or attending a meeting, always be on time. * Always offer to help if you think you can contribute. * Don't disclose the source of your information or contact before asking for permission. * Show gratitude when someone offers you a helping hand. A thank you note is always welcome. * Share information that you gained during your networking if it can help others.
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La Palma (90623)
Artesia (90701)
Cerritos (90703)
Mercury Insurance
$1,362
$1,470
$1,470
Progressive Insurance
$2,410
$2,550
$2,541
State Farm Insurance
$2,339
$2,300
$2,300
21st Century Insurance
$2,225
$2,167
$2,335
Travelers Insurance
$2,108
$2,315
$2,303
Allstate Insurance
$1,946
$2,199
$1,978
Geico Insurance
$1,888
$1,911
$2,213
Rate comparison criteria: Six month premium; married couple; 45/43; no accidents or citations; and a female teen driver, 16, with a good student discount; driving a 2006 Toyota Camry and a 2007 Ford Edge SE with 12,000 annual miles each. Coverages: BI-PD 100/300/50; UMBI 100/300; CDW; $5,000 Med Pay; $500 comprehensive deductible; and $500 collision deductible. Quotes obtained June 2009 from sources we believe are reliable, but we cannot guarantee their accuracy. Rates do not reflect any changes that may have been made after these quotes were obtained. All rates reflect full payment of premium at time of purchase.