Fullerton Focus June 2014
Roadkill Ranch & Boutique celebrated its 21st birthday in May with the Fullerton Chamber of Commerce, elected officials and their representatives, and supporters. An institution on Commonwealth Ave. since 1993, Roadkill offers an eclectic mix of fashion-forward and vintage-inspired clothing, shoes, and accessories for men and women.
Chair 2014: A Year in Review by Joyce Capelle, Chamber Chair 2013-14
It seems like only yesterday that I was asked to step up unexpectedly into the role of Chair. I entered the year not knowing what to expect and more than a little intimidated by the challenge. Thank you all for your support, kindness, and patience! As my year as chair comes to a close, I wanted to take a few minutes and share my observations. 1. This is a great town! It is both a big city and a small town. It is the best of both. It has many of the amenities and infrastructure you would expect from a city of 130,000, but also the sense of community connectedness normally associated with a much smaller locale.
2. We have a great education system, from pre-school through graduate degrees. You do not need to leave Fullerton to get a world-class education. 3. The chamber provides access to on-line learning and briefings to allow business owners to continue to educate themselves in subjects of interest to them. 4. The chamber's board of directors is committed to keeping the chamber relevant and effective. 5. We come together as a community to address our challenges, advocate for change where needed, and offer help to those less fortunate than ourselves. 6. We have a solid mix of businesses, from start-up companies to large corporations. ...continued on page 6
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Public education: developing the workforce of the future Fullerton Chamber of Commerce has assembled a panel of local educators to join in conversation focused on trends in education affecting employers today and in the future. The Education Summit will take place on Friday, June 26 at 7:30 a.m. at the Fullerton Marriott located at 2701 E. Nutwood Ave. on the campus of Cal State Fullerton. How are budget cuts impacting educational outcomes? What are local schools doing to remain competitive in a global environment? Can our schools continue to produce job ready employees? What is the role of Common Core in developing tomorrow’s workforce? Will changes in education delay college graduations?
and Robert Pletka, superintendent of Fullerton School District will discuss trends in education in Fullerton and the state, which has implications for every employer. The panel will be moderated by Sarah Hill, assistant professor of political science at CSU Fullerton.
Learn about these questions and more at this informative summit.
Admission is $35 for Chamber members and $50 for nonmembers. Breakfast is included.
Claire C. Cavallaro, dean College of Education at CSU Fullerton; Rajen Vurdien, president of Fullerton College; George Giokaris, superintendent of Fullerton Joint Union High School District;
Registration required by Thursday, June 19, can be made at FullertonChamber.com or by calling (714) 871-3100.
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FullertonChamber.com: your resource center The Fullerton Chamber of Commerce website is a centralized resource for information that affects your business. In addition to member news, which is currently located on our homepage (FullertonChamber.com), the following resources may also be accessed through our website.
Fullerton Focus Newsletter With a quick click on the Fullerton Focus icon, located at the right of the Chamber’s homepage (FullertonChamber.com), you can view the monthly newsletter online at your convenience, beginning with the April 2014 issue, at issuu.com/FullertonChamber.
Business Directory Are you looking for a product or service offered by a company you can trust? You can find a complete list of businesses that are Chamber members at Business.FullertonChamber.com/List. Search by company name, category, company contact or keywords to help you find just what you need.
Chamber Calendar Make sure you don't miss out on the many networking and informative events sponsored by the Chamber and its members and partners. A comprehensive up-to-date online listing of these events are located at Business.FullertonChamber.com/Events.
Member-to-Member Discounts Membership in the Fullerton Chamber of Commerce comes with many benefits including exclusive discounts and services offered within the Chamber’s shared business community. To provide Chamber members with the most up-to-date listing of discounts, they are posted online at Business.FullertonChamber.com/MemberToMember.
Legislative News The Chamber website is your go-to online resource for the latest legislative activity. You can stay abreast of the latest advocacy issues, bills, congressional voting record, important political news, profiles of elected officials, and more, by visiting FullertonChamber.com/About-The-Chamber/Advocacy. The latest Federal issues affecting your business can be found on our partner site, FullertonBusinessVotes.com.
Mobile App To receive alerts on your mobile device about proposed laws or regulations at the State Capitol that could seriously impact your business, the job climate, and the economy in California, download a free mobile Alert app for iPhone or Android through your app store or from CalChamber's website, CalChamber.com. FullertonChamber.com
Thank You Renewing Members
We value your continued membership!
Aaron Charles Gregg, Attorney at Law Bill's Body Works Carmona's Collision Repair Central Drugs Pharmacy Cristal Drake Real Estate Group Dannemeyer, William E. Edward Jones Elliott Accountancy Corporation Fullerton American Legion Post 142 Fullerton Police Department Grand Inn Konica Minolta Business Solutions Leon Owens Foundation LocalBizMobilizer McCoy Mills Ford Metropolitan Water District MG Disposal Southern California Edison Co. State Farm Insurance Sunrise Senior Living, Inc. Terri Grassi, CPA Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. Trammell Crow Residential Voit Real Estate Services - Stan S. Kwak Wilshire Promenade Apartments Yellow Cab Co. YWCA of North Orange County
Welcome New Members Businesses in your Town!
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Networking at Noon Colette's Catering at the Meridian Club 1535 Deerpark Dr., Fullerton
North Orange County Legislative Alliance (NOCLA) Brea Civic Center 1 Civic Center Dr., Brea 7:30 a.m.
Leadership Fullerton Graduation Fullerton Public Library, Osborne Auditorium 340 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton - 9 a.m.
Happy Hour Networking Bootleggers Brewery 130 S. Highland Ave., Fullerton 4--6 p.m.
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Networking at Noon Colette's Catering at the Meridian Club 1535 Deerpark Dr., Fullerton
Presidents' Business Achievement Awards Summit House Restaurant 2000 E. Bastanchury Rd., Fullerton - 5-9 p.m.
"Think Tank" discussion Client Retention, facilitated by Lisa Kline, Shanahan Printing + Graphics
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Happy Hour Networking Angelo's and Vinci's 550 N. Harbor Blvd., Fullerton 4--6 p.m.
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Education Summit Fullerton Marriott 2701 E. Nutwood Ave.., Fullerton - 7:30 a.m.
Ribbon Cutting Hapa Cupcakes 105 W. Amerige Ave., Fullerton - 4 p.m.
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Ribbon Cutting IC Group 231 Imperial Hwy, Ste. 104A, Fullerton - 4 p.m.
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30 B/E Aerospace celebrates the grand opening of its Fullerton facility in May with company personnel, Fullerton Chamber of Commerce and City of Fullerton representatives, and supporters.
For a complete listing of events sponsored by the Chamber and its members, visit www.FullertonChamber.com
Fullerton Chamber of Commerce 444 North Harbor Blvd., Fullerton, CA 92832 | (714) 871-3100 | www.FullertonChamber.com
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For advertising opportunities in Fullerton Focus and other Chamber materials, please email Laura@FullertonChamber.com.
401 Imperial Highway, Fullerton Join us for an evening of networking with members and potential Chamber members in a casual, afterhours setting, where you can mix and mingle with nearly 100 business owners and their representatives. Bring plenty of business cards and a raffle prize to help promote your business! Hosted by the Fullerton Chamber of Commerce, and Pacific Community Credit Union. For more information, visit FullertonChamber.com.
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Member Spotlight...
Businesses doing great things.
by Leah Song, Membership Director
We want to put you in the “Spotlight!” Fullerton Chamber of Commerce knows that our members are doing great things and we want to share their successes! Beginning in July, the Chamber will be highlighting a member each month and sharing details of the unique products, exemplary customer service, new innovations, and community involvement they offer, which enriches our community. The spotlighted businesses will be recognized on the Chamber’s website, promoted on our social media sites, and featured in a press release distributed to local media outlets. We will also be visiting the spotlighted businesses to present a certificate of recognition.
If you know of a business that is doing great things in Fullerton, please submit a brief paragraph stating why we should shine the spotlight on them. Self-nominations are also encouraged. For more information, call me at (714) 871-3100.
New Member Badges Now Available! Say goodbye to sticky-back label name badges! Look like the professional you are! The Fullerton Chamber of Commerce now offers to all Chamber members permanent plastic engraved badges with a magnetized closure for $10. Contact Leah Song at (714) 871-3100, to order yours today!
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7. Leadership Fullerton is a great way to learn more about all aspects of the city and graduates of this program can make an impact on the city's future. 8. We actively recruit new businesses, to ensure a stable economic base, to create jobs, and to secure our future. 9. The Chamber's staff is dedicated to helping businesses get the information they need to thrive. They do their very best every day. 10. Lastly, the true leadership of the business community lies with you, the chamber member. While I knew most of these things about Fullerton, I've gotten to know more about individual businesses, how businesses and city management work together, and how economic and legislative issues affect you in much greater depth. It has been my pleasure and privilege to serve as the Chair of the Board of Directors this year. Thank you for the opportunity to serve and thank you for your leadership in this amazing community! 6
Presidents’ Business Achievement Awards & A nn ua l M e e t ing
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
5 p.m. Cocktails & Silent Auction • 7 p.m. Dinner & Program Summit House Restaurant • 2000 East Bastanchury Road, Fullerton Honoring Popular Community Bank • Large Business of the Year Colette’s Catering • Medium Business of the Year Richey Advisors • Small Business of the Year YWCA of North Orange County • Quality of Life Award Corporal John DeCaprio • Hawkins Business Leadership Award Installation of the 2014-2015 Board of Directors
RSVP by June 13. $125 per person. To make reservations, visit FullertonChamber.com or call (714) 871-3100. June 2014
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Advancing the Way We Serve Our Customers and the Community
Southern California Gas Company’s new Advanced Meter is the latest example of our on-going efforts to improve our technology, add convenience and empower our customers to save energy and money. As part of this commitment, we’ll be upgrading your current meter with a wireless device that will automatically transmit your natural gas usage directly to our customer service and billing center. With this upgrade, you will have access to more frequent and detailed information about your gas consumption, giving you better control of your energy usage and the potential to save money. For more information on the additional benefits of Advanced Meter, visit socalgas.com (search “ADVANCED”).
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