Fullerton Focus October 2014
Fullerton will participate in the Host Town program for the Special Olympics World Games Los Angeles 2015. On hand for the announcement were Tim Redmond, Chairman of Special Olympics Southern California Board of Directors; Mike Erre, Senior Pastor of Evangelical Free Church of Fullerton; Debi Anderson, World Games Global Messenger; Doug Chaffee, Fullerton Mayor; Alison Martin, District Representative from Congressman Ed Royce’s office; and Harpreet Singh Bath, President of Cal State Fullerton Associated Students, Inc.
Chamber Advocacy & the Political Season Getting Results for Business by Chris Reese, Board Chair, Fullerton Chamber of Commerce
It is that time of year again–the political season. A flurry of door hangers, door knockers, and hard hitting mailers land on doorsteps across the nation. It’s a time when political junkies like me smile with glee as we watch the polls on election eve. Yet, this is also a time when the Legislature is finalizing the past year, city councils are wrapping up business before the holidays, and soon-to-be or sitting elected officials are developing their agendas for 2015. It is at this time that the Chamber must be an active participant in the process. Business leaders cannot and should not be expected to watch every bill, meet every elected official or staff person, or anticipate every new
legislative issue on the horizon. In fact, a key component of chamber membership is the value you receive from the Chamber doing all of this and more for you. In this political season the Chamber is hosting forums, outreaching to returning or potential elected officials, and securing our legislative agenda for 2015. We seek feedback from the California Chamber of Commerce, our local chambers through the North Orange County Legislative Alliance (NOCLA), and our member businesses like you. Do you have a particular legislative or local race you care about? A bill you want to see move through the legislative process? Or just a problem with local, regional, state, or federal policy that you would like to see addressed? Your chamber advocates on your behalf, reaching and influencing those legislators and elected leaders who can address your needs. Chamber Advocacy ...continued on page 2 FullertonChamber.com
Chamber Advocacy ...continued from page 1 As we close out the 2014 legislative and election season, please note that NOCLA, in partnership with the Brea, Fullerton, La Habra, Placentia, and Yorba Linda chambers, have taken up positions on state-wide propositions. The member chambers of NOCLA recommend supporting Propositions 1 and 2 and opposing Propositions 45 and 46. (See the next article for more details.) On the local ballot the Fullerton Chamber has endorsed both local school bond measures, Measures I and J, noting the need to maintain our schools for the betterment of our strong workforce. Locally, there is no better investment than our future employees, and Measures I and J ask for very small investments with very large rates of return in improved infrastructure and technology at our high schools and community colleges. As we enter November and participate in the freedom to guide our government leaders and policy, please remember to get out and vote on Election Day.
2014-15 Fullerton Chamber Board of Directors Officers *Christopher Reese, Chair CSU Fullerton *Marty Burbank, First Vice Chair Law Offices of Marty Burbank *Rhonda Shader, Vice Chair of Finance State Farm Insurance *Jim Pugliese, Second Vice Chair Chevron Corporation *Joyce Capelle, Past Chair Crittenton Services for Children & Families
Board of Directors Jeannette Bartus Pacific Community Credit Union Pat Buttress Southern California Edison Sueling Chen Arborland Montessori Education Center Christopher DeCaro Kneadle
*Annette Magdaleno Kimberely Clark Tina Maraj RE/MAX North Orange County Real Estate Ryan Olsen St. Jude Medical Center Bert Reitz Century 21 Discovery Andrew Carroll NCH Tax & Wealth Advisors Beverly Thomson Hosting OC Michael Williams Williams Insurance Company *Executive Committee Members
Staff Theresa Harvey President & CEO
Helen Eligio Farmers and Merchants Bank
Leah Song Membership Director
Emily France Southern California Gas Company
Laura Perdew Communications & Events Director
*Zina B. Gleason Redefining Divorce
Allison Fletcher Marketing & PR Coordinator
Ted Kim Grace Ministries International
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Richard Kohli Alcoa Fastening Systems
Chamber Takes Stance on Propositions
To Support Business
by Theresa Harvey, President & CEO, Fullerton Chamber of Commerce
On Tuesday, Nov. 4, California voters will be asked to vote YES or NO on six proposed state laws. Propositions 1 and 2 were placed on the ballot by the State legislature. Enough signatures of support have been collected to place Propositions 45 through 48 on the ballot. Fullerton Chamber of Commerce is committed to assisting businesses in their successful growth by supporting a government culture that is focused on aiding, as opposed to regulating, businesses. For that reason, the Fullerton Chamber works to represent employers on legislation and regulations that affect your bottom line. With this in mind, and based on the policies adopted by the board of directors, the following positions have been taken on the initiatives which will appear on the November 2014 ballot. Proposition 1: Water Bond - Authorizes $7.12 billion in general obligation water bonds for state water supply infrastructure projects. The Chamber supports this legislation, as it represents a balanced approach to fix California’s water system so that it is better prepared to handle drought periods and protects the system from collapse in the case of an earthquake. Responsibly addressing California’s water infrastructure system is crucial to the economic vitality of North Orange County. Others supporting this measure include CalChamber, Orange County Business Council, Alliance for Jobs, and Association of California Water Agencies. Proposition 2: Rainy Day Stabilization - Requires that 1.5 percent of all General Fund revenues and all capital gains revenue that exceed 8 percent of total General Fund be October 2014
New and Renewing Members: August 2014. set aside to build a budget stabilization account or “rainy-day fund” and pay off existing debts and unfunded liabilities. Half the revenues would be used to repay state debts. The measure limits use of remaining funds to emergencies or budget deficits. The Chamber supports this legislation and believes that Californians should be able to rely on long-term stable, reliable, and equitable funding for essential public services. Other bipartisan support for Proposition 2 comes from CalChamber, California Forward, and California Business Political Action Committee. Proposition 45: Insurance Rate Public Justification and Accountability Act - Requires the Insurance Commissioner’s approval before a healthcare insurer can change its rates or anything else affecting the charges associated with healthcare insurance. Furthermore, it provides for public notice, disclosure, and hearing, and subsequent judicial review. It exempts employer, large-group healthcare plans. Fullerton Chamber of Commerce opposes Prop 45 as it limits competition between hospitals, physicians and plans in the healthcare market and provides additional layers of administration. California has an independent commission with the authority to negotiate rates with healthcare plans and reject them if they are too expensive. Another layer of oversight is not needed and giving this responsibility to an elected official would further politicize the process. Others opposing this measure include the California Chamber of Commerce, California Hospital Association, and American Nurses Association California. Proposition 46: Medical Malpractice Lawsuits Cap and Drug Testing of Doctors – Prop 46 would have three major impacts. It would increase the state’s cap on damages that can be assessed in medical negligence lawsuits to over $1 million from the current cap of $250,000. In addition, Prop 46 would require healthcare practitioners to consult the state prescription drug history database before prescribing certain controlled substances. Finally, this measure would require drug and alcohol testing of doctors and reporting of positive test results to the California Medical Board. The Chamber opposes this legislation because it jeopardizes people’s access to doctors and healthcare and also threatens personal privacy. This measure is anticipated to increase state and local government healthcare costs by raising the cap on medical malpractice damages, likely ranging from the tens of millions of dollars to several hundred million dollars annually.
Thank You
Renewing Members Bootlegger’s Brewery Breitburn Energy Company Brownstone Cafe, The Buca Di Beppo CG Design Concepts Coastline Advertising Corporation Credit Union of Southern California CTS Appliance Del Taco First United Methodist Church Fullerton College Fullerton Gardens Fullerton Museum Center Law Offices of Craig R. Russell lolo, a boutique Pipeline Digital Media Prudential California Realty & Southern California Funding Renick Cadillac & Subaru Rollings Automotive, Inc. RPM Consolidated Services United Pharma LLC Wedin Enterprises
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New Members Coast to Coast Foundation First Team Real Estate-Pablo Salcedo Fullerton Family Dental Fullerton Oral Surgery Max Muscle
Others opposing this measure include CalChamber, California Hospital Association, and California State Association of Counties. For an easy-to-read chart of CalChambers positions on November ballot measures, see page 8. To learn more about the Propositions, visit sos.ca.gov/elections/ballot-measures/qualified-ballot-measures.htm. FullertonChamber.com
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North Orange County Legislative Alliance Brea Civic Center 1 Civic Center Dr., Brea 7:30-9 a.m.
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Happy Hour Networking Twisted Vine 127 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton | 4-6 p.m.
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Ribbon Cutting Masterlink Sausage 327 N. State College Blvd., Fullerton | 1 p.m.
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Sunset Mixer Sam’s Club 629 S. Placentia Ave., Fullerton | 5-7 p.m.
Ribbon Cutting Banc of California 100 Laguna Rd., Fullerton 4 p.m.
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Featured topic: Collections Facilitated by Jennifer Fraga, Popular Community Bank
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Emerging Leaders Call Chamber for details Happy Hour Networking Summit House 2000 E. Bastanchury Rd., Fullerton | 4-6 p.m.
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Networking at Noon Colette’s Catering at the Meridian Club 1535 Deerpark Dr., Fullerton 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Featured topic: Managing Stress Facilitated AME Medical
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Ribbon Cutting DaVita Bastanchury Dialysis 1950 Sunnycrest Dr., Fullerton, Ste.1300 | 4:30 p.m.
Calendar subject to change. 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
Sunset Mixer Wednesday, Oct. 8 | 5-7 p.m. Sam’s Club, 629 S. Placentia Ave., Fullerton
Join us for an evening of networking with members and potential Chamber members in a casual, after-hours 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 Fullerton Chamber of Commerce, and Sam’s Club. For more information, visit FullertonChamber.com.
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ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT
WILL THE RECOVERY PICK UP SPEED? Presenting Sponsors
Economic Forecast
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14 | 11:30 A.M. Fullerton Marriott, 2701 Nutwood Ave. Keynote speaker:
Mira Farka, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Economics, Co-director, Center for Economic Analysis and Forecasting, Mihaylo College of Business and Economics, California State University, Fullerton $45 for chamber members | $55 for non-chamber members. For more information and to register, contact the Fullerton Chamber of Commerce at (714) 871-3100.
Choosing the right doctor is one of your healthiest decisions. St. Jude Heritage Medical Group is home to over 170 highly respected physicians, in virtually every specialty. We offer expert care for adults and children of every age, from prevention and wellness to the treatment of complex conditions. For our patients’ convenience, we offer many locations, After-Hours Care and a very useful Nurse Advice Line. And our partnership with St. Jude Medical Center – one of Southern California’s most respected and technologically advanced hospitals – ensures you receive extraordinary care at every level. We accept most major insurance plans, including HMOs, Medicare and PPOs, making it easy to access the best care available. For more information call: (800) 627-8106.
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What are your Thoughts? by Leah Song, Membership Director
Your Fullerton Chamber is always striving to improve our chamber and our community. We look to our members for their input and sage advice. Through participation, you can have your voice heard and make a difference in your community. We have several committees within the chamber designed to achieve specific goals. Select the one that fits in with your interests or area of expertise! The Local Government/Economic Development Committee seeks to improve economic prosperity through partnership efforts and strategies. Membership Benefits and Programs Committee utilizes a roundtable setting to discuss ways of attracting and retaining members and plans and evaluates the programming produced by the Fullerton Chamber of Commerce. North Orange County Legislative Alliance represents a unified and strong voice for the business communities of
Brea, Fullerton, La Habra, Placentia, and Yorba Linda through combined legislative advocacy efforts. Combining the power and influence of the five chambers of commerce, they use the increased representative weight to be a premier advocate for public policy that encourages business growth and economic expansion. This group meets the first Wednesday of each month, 7:30-9 a.m., Brea Civic Center. Education and Workforce Development Committee discusses the means in which educators and business leaders can collaborate and support each other to provide a prepared workforce for the future. The Emerging Leaders Committee is a group designed for professionals 40 and younger, which identifies future leaders and provides them access to decision makers in our community. The Marketing and Branding Committee ensures standards for messaging are professional, consistent, and appropriately and clearly represent the Chamber’s mission and purpose. If you are interested in participating in a committee, contact the Fullerton Chamber of Commerce at (714) 871-3100.
Chamber Member Spotlight In the heart of downtown Fullerton, lives a hidden gem worth discovering! Fullerton Photographics is a local photo retailer with innovative products and services that has been internationally recognized and has become a model for other companies in the photo industry. Gaby Mullinax, senior vice president of the Photo Marketing Association and proud owner of Fullerton Photographics, has transformed this once analog-film lab into a successful digital photo design center. Today, Fullerton Photo is a retail establishment that provides everything from traditional prints to prints on metal, canvas, acrylic, glass and more. They are also experts in helping customers preserve their memories by digitizing film, slides, prints, and videos. The knowledgeable and friendly staff at Fullerton Photo loves the Fullerton community as much as the community loves them! They will welcome you and make your day that much easier. Their goal is always to inspire and delight each and every customer and to show off all the amazing things that can be done with photos today. Whether Fullerton Photo is helping design a wall of vacation photos for your family room or framing photos for your office – they are happy to help you create beautiful art and lasting treasures. Picture yourself at Fullerton Photo. You’ll be glad you did. To be considered for the Chamber Member Spotlight, contact the Chamber at (714) 871-3100.
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