Insight Magazine Jul/Aug/Sept 2023

CHAMBER STAFF

Mark Creffield, President/CEO

Ruby Clark , Director of Member Relations

Jenny Flores, Special Events & Graphics Coordinator

Luis Urgilés, Director of Workforce Development

Chelsea Sullivan, Internal Services Coordinator

CONTENTS

Published by the Greater High Desert Chamber of Commerce 15428 Civic Dr. #310, Victorville, CA 92392 Tel: (760) 245-6506 Fax: (760) 245-6505 e-mail: mark@ghdcc.com Visit us on-line at www.ghdcc.com

MANUSCRIPTS: The editor welcomes articles for possible publication. The Greater High Desert Chamber of Commerce assumes no responsibility for the care or return of any manuscripts. Articles are subject to editing and are included on an “as space permits” basis.

ADVERTISING: Advertising will be accepted from outside sources at the current member/non-member rates. The Chamber reserves the right to refuse any advertisement and/or sponsorship. The printing of an advertisement and/or content does not constitute or confer an endorsement of a product, business or service.

DISCLAIMER: All reasonable efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in Insight Magazine. The Greater High Desert Chamber of Commerce accepts no responsibility for damages arising directly or as a consequence of the use or publication of inaccurate information. The opinions expressed by contributors are their own, and are not necessarily shared by Insight Magazine, its staff, the Greater High Desert Chamber or advertisers. Editorial content is intended as general information, and not as specific legal or financial advice; for such, readers are advised to consult professionals in the appropriate field. The Greater High Desert Chamber of Commerce assumes no liability resulting from advertising contained in this publication.

Summer is finally here! It is a season that invigorates us, offering us a chance to slow down, take a breath, and recharge our spirits. As the incoming Chair of the Greater High Desert Chamber of Commerce, I am excited to share a message on recharging ourselves by taking advantage of the many opportunities available across the High Desert this summer.

In a world that seems to be constantly moving and increasingly chaotic, it is essential to step back and embrace the simple joys that summer brings. I encourage us all to find time to pause, unwind, and connect with one another. Let’s explore a few ideas that can help us make the most of summer.

• Support local businesses: Summer presents a great time to get out and support local businesses. By shopping locally and keeping our dollars in the High Desert, we support economic growth, create job opportunities, and help our communities thrive.

• Attend summer events: Let’s recharge our spirits and have some fun by attending some of the many summer events put on across the High Desert. From fireworks shows to summer concert series to fun runs, these events bring us together and remind us of why we love the High Desert.

• Get out in nature: Our local desert abounds with beautiful areas just waiting to be explored. It has been amazing to see all the water in our lakes and river which gives us additional incentive to get outside, and no other place can compete with our desert skies. Consider attending an astronomy night sky viewing event or simply enjoying our beautiful sunrises and sunsets.

• Support wellness: Summer is synonymous with wellness. It is the ideal season to prioritize our mental and physical well-being. Consider visiting our member gyms, studios and wellness providers to jumpstart your personal wellness journey.

Summer isn’t just about taking time off and taking epic vacations. It is about finding joy in the little things, fostering deeper connections, and embracing the spirit of our community. Let’s make this a summer of renewal, where we come back stronger and more connected than ever before. And always remember, the High Desert is better with YOU in it!

Dr. Lisa Lamb President/CEO, Lewis Center for Educational Research 2023-2024 Chair of the Board

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2023 - 2024

Dr. Lisa Lamb - Chair of the Board - Lewis Center for Educational Research

Shannon Shannon – Chair Elect – SaddleRock Reverse Mortgage

Stacy DeVoll – Vice Chair – DeVoll Rubber Mfg. Group, Inc.

Mike Thrapp – Immediate Past Chair - ICR Staffing Services, Inc.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2023 - 2024

Clinton Alford – Farmers Insurance-Clinton Alford Agency

Casey Armstrong – Armstrong Fairway Insurance Agency, Inc.

William Brady – PRMG, Inc.

Jeff Dunagan – Mitsubishi Cement Corporation

CJ Eversole – Pizza Factory of Apple Valley

Martial Haprov – Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District

Eddie Hernandez – Associate Member

Randi Hunt – A Better Way - Victor Valley Domestic Violence

Aaron Korn – Pacific Refrigerator Company

Arsalee Morales - Apple Valley Communications

Sarina Muhammad - Goodwill Career Resource Center

Dr. Kenisha L. Williams - TransFormNation Training & Development, LLC

ADELANTO

Executive Committee

Matthew Carlos – Chair – Desert Community Bank

James Janecka – Secretary/Treasurer – GEO Group, Inc.

Director

Manny Serrano, Jet Room, Inc.

Kristi Montes, Journey Foursquare Church

Philip Montague, Amegatek Solutions, Inc.

APPLE VALLEY

Executive Committee

Lisa Kiplinger Kennedy – Chair – Boisset Collection

Jessica Borzilleri – Secretary – Bellview Hospice Care, Inc.

Dr. Kristi Mendoza - Treasurer – Optimum Audiology

Director

Sabrina Schneider, Off the Grid Brewery

Israel Regus, Solstice Senior Living at Apple Valley

Tom Hoegerman, Grey Sage Custom Leather

HESPERIA

Executive Committee

James Needham – Chair – Affordable Technology, Inc.

Jessica Carrillo – Secretary – A Magic Moment Custom Cakes

Zack Flaherty – Treasurer - PRMG, Inc.

Director

Joan Rudder-Ward, Image Maker Visual Communications

VICTORVILLE

Executive Committee

Gwen Bedics – Chair/Treasurer – Global Credit Union

Chris Lamoreaux – Secretary – Coldwell Banker Home Source

Directors

Laura Andre, The Mall of Victor Valley

Brian Hennebry, Providence St. Mary Medical Center

Terry Saenz - ICR Staffing Services, Inc.

PROTECT OUTDOOR WORKERS FROM HEAT ILLNESS

By Katie Culliton Editor, CalChamber

It’s heating up throughout California — so the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/ OSHA) reminds employers to protect their outdoor workers from heat illness, which means providing water, rest, shade and training.

More specifically, California’s heat illness standard, which applies to all outdoor places of employment, requires employers with outdoor workers to take the following steps to prevent heat illness:

•Develop and implement an effective written heat illness prevention plan, including emergency response procedures.

•Train all employees and supervisors in heat illness prevention.

•Provide drinking water that is fresh, pure, suitably cool and free of charge so that each worker can drink at least one quart per hour and encourage workers to do so.

•Encourage workers to take a cool-down rest in the shade for at least five minutes when they feel the need to do so to protect themselves from overheating. Workers should not wait until they feel sick to cool down.

•Provide proper shade when temperatures exceed 80 degrees. Workers have the right to request and be provided shade to cool off at any time.

With temperatures anticipated to reach triple digits this weekend — hitting 102 degrees in Bakersfield, 100 degrees in Fresno, 103 degrees in Imperial County and 104 degrees in Palm Spring — certain industries must follow additional high-heat requirements. When the temperature at outdoor worksites reaches or exceeds 95 degrees, certain industries like agriculture, construction, landscaping, oil and gas extraction and transportation of agricultural products, construction materials or other heavy materials must actively observe and monitor workers for early signs of heat illness. This helps ensure sick workers are immediately treated and can prevent serious illness or death.

Employers also must keep in mind that since outdoor workers are experiencing these hotter conditions for the first time this year, they must be closely observed for any signs of heat illness, which include heat rash/prickly heat and heat cramps. If left untreated, heat illness can escalate to heat exhaustion, which includes the following warning signs:

•Heavy sweating with cool, moist skin.

•Fast, but weak pulse rate.

•Shallow, fast breathing.

•Paleness.

•Muscle cramps.

•Weakness or tiredness.

•Dizziness.

•Headache.

•Nausea or vomiting.

•Fainting.

Cal/OSHA provides information on heat illness prevention requirements and training materials on its Heat Illness Prevention web page and the Water. Rest. Shade. campaign site. A Heat Illness Prevention e-tool is also available on Cal/OSHA’s website.

Cal/OSHA inspects outdoor worksites throughout the heat season.

Article courtesy of HR Watchdog presented by CalChamber https://hrwatchdog.calchamber.com/2023/05/protect-outdoor-workers-from-heatillness/

Congratulations Graduates

TYIESHA M. COULSON

JEROME CARPENTER

ANTOINETTE D. JACKSON

HARRY L. MAYO

CATALINA ELIAS

ARIANNE ELLISON

DANIELA MONTOYA HERNANDEZ CHEVON DENISE HOWARD

JUSTINE C. JENNINGS STEPHANIE JUDD

JAIMIE LESTER BRYAN LIDDI

JAMES MURAWSKI DR. RICHARD E. RADCLIFFEJR.

SARINA MUHAMMAD

DAVID SEIELSTAD MEGAN ROSE SHELLEM

VANCE SIVERLING III

DIANA L. TAFOYA OSCAR TORRES SERGIO ZEPEDA

KAYLA GRAY

SARAH KRIEG

KIEL E. MANGERINO

CHET RICHARDS

ANDY SHOUP

LEADERSHIP

IS MORE THAN JUST EFFICIENCY AND PROCESSES

Some argue that there are many unethical, weak, vindictive, or inaccessible leaders out there and we should consider replacing them with machines. After all, isn’t leadership all about getting things done as efficiently and fairly as possible? If we improve our processes and operations, we should be able to maximize employee productivity. Right? Wouldn’t it be better if we substituted human leaders with robots? We would not only have more streamlined operations, but we probably wouldn’t have inconsistencies in employees’ behaviors too. And come to think of it, aren’t humans incapable of being ethical, available, and positive leaders?

But is that all leadership is about? Really? Just ask anyone who works for a leader and they will tell you it’s about much more than efficiency. They will also tell you that when they’ve worked for a positive, ethical, authentic leader, it was one of the most meaningful work experiences in their lives.

In the many years I’ve taught leadership and consulted at various firms, I’ve always asked employees a simple question. Tell me if they’ve ever worked for a “bad boss” or a “good boss”. The hands shoot up in the air very quickly when I ask. Everyone who mentions that they have worked for a bad boss immediately mentions a variety of issues that grate on their nerves and lead them to either “quiet quitting” or actually leaving the firm. These include: not being recognized at work, being micromanaged, being reprimanded without cause, being ignored, not getting the professional training or developmental opportunities they were promised, being led by an incompetent or inexperienced leader, or any number of other things. Hmm, I guess, robots are sounding better all of the time after all.

But wait. Those who talk about their “good bosses” (and there are always plenty who do) light up when they mention how much they were inspired by their leaders’ actions, such as how they worked in the trenches with them or showed how much they cared for them or their families, how they celebrated with them on a weekly basis, or listened to their ideas and suggestions, how they made them feel like they mattered, or how they instilled in them a higher purpose for what they were trying to accomplish. To those employees, leadership isn’t simply about improving processes or making things more efficient. It’s about a one-on-one relationship in which the leader and employee have a connection that motivates and excites the employee to a higher calling and to do and feel more than they ever expected to. By the leader’s authentic charisma or individual consideration or ways in which he or she stimulated the employee to think about creative ideas on the job, it got the employee to feel connected to them, their coworkers, to the business, and the community or society at large. In the leadership research, we talk about the impact of transformational leadership on employee motivation and performance, and about how employees perform above and beyond expectations based on the leader’s actions. So, the leader does matter, and it’s not simply about efficiency and smooth operations.

We also know there are leaders who are ethical, servant leaders who care deeply about their employees. Leaders who take that extra time to know their employees’ hobbies or families and support them during difficult times. Again, ask anyone who says they have worked for a “good boss”. They know what it means to work with someone who inspires you so much that you are willing to come to work early, stay late, help train other employees (even if this isn’t your job), and express enthusiasm for what they do each day. This connection isn’t likely to be replaced by automation or robots.

Of course, the naysayers have a point. Not everyone is a positive leader with integrity and not everyone should be in a leadership role. Not everyone wants a leadership role either. In fact, having dual-career ladders in organizations is a smart idea to enable employees to move up on the technical, professional side or on the leadership side. Also, not everyone should be the CEO of a firm. In fact, why do we have several C-suite roles such as CEOs, COOs, CFOs, CIOs, CMOs, etc? They play different roles and to do them well the right people need to be in each role. There are people who are masters at improving processes, watching costs, and cleaning up operations. There are others who are experts in pushing the firm into the future in terms of technology or marketing. And still others are strategic visionaries who are passionate about challenging their firms to move forward and are strong at building the right culture - one that recognizes and appreciates the people and their unique talents and contributions.

Some CFOs, CIOs, or COOs can move into CEO roles and be quite successful. Yet others might want to stick to their strengths rather than forcing themselves into roles they are not well suited to. Maybe once in the CEO role, they push for efficiency and streamlined processes or adopting new technologies or saving costs over taking the time needed to meet with employees or hosting gatherings to encourage team building and morale improvements. After all, lunch meetings, team-building exercises, or award ceremonies do use up valuable work time and on the surface, they don’t seem “efficient” or “productive”.

To say that we should give up on people leaders and replace them with robots is taking it a bit too far. It is exactly the human part that enables leaders to show empathy towards their employees when they are going through a tough time. And in the past few years with all of the challenges brought on by the pandemic, don’t we need a more positive, humane, civil connection at work more now than ever before? Don’t we need to share with employees why they are there, who they are working for, and how they can truly make a difference in our society? Don’t we need leaders who can role model empathy, caring, passion and joy at work? Aren’t things crazy enough with all of the incivility, anger and mental health challenges?

Let’s use automation to improve our processes, but let’s keep humans to do the things that people do bestshow compassion, tolerance, gratitude, and openness to diversity. Sure we might not have a perfectly consistent way of doing things, but with effective leadership coaching and development, we can help leaders to be the type of positive, ethical and fair role models our society desperately needs today.

Article by Joyce E. A. Russell, Forbes Contributer | Courtesy of Forbes.com https://www.forbes.com/sites/joyceearussell/2023/04/10/leadership-is-more-than-just-efficiency-and-pro-

Only 48% of employees view their company’s leadership as “high quality.”

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Coldwell

Cedar Pointe Chiropractic Group

Hanna’s Nursery & Landscaping

Hill Top Salon & Barber

SBC Fair

Tattoo Image

United Pacific Rocket

Family Assistance Program - Hope House Domestic Violence Empowerment Center

The Greater High Desert Chamber of Commerce invites you to join us at the historic Kemper Campbell Ranch for our annual “Member’s Only” mixer! This event allows members to network & develop new business relationships at a one of a kind location! The event is FREE to all Greater High Desert Chamber members (limited to 2 employees per business) when you register by 5pm on September 14th . Reservations MUST be canceled 1 week prior to the event to avoid registrant billing regardless of attendance. Contact Ruby Clark at ruby@ghdcc.com about sponsorship opportunities! Visit www.ghdcc.com to register! Email reservations and un-registered guests will not be permitted.

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JOAN RUDDER-WARD BRYAN SPAETH PATTI STUELAND

BYRON WARD

DR. KENISHA L. WILLIAMS

JOSEPH FLORES

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Hosted by the Greater High Desert Chamber of Commerce, State of the County of San Bernardino gives Chamber members the chance to hear first-hand the state of our region from San Bernardino County Officials.

Create positive publicity and heighten your company’s visibility throughout the community by becoming a sponsor for this well attended event. Last Year nearly 300 community members attended, and expectations are set for even more to attend this year! To be seen supporting the community and contributing to its economic development is extremely powerful.

$1,500 PRESENTING SPONSOR

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•Prominent Logo Inclusion on all Promotional Material including: E-Vite, Event Signage, Weekly e-Blast, Insight Magazine, Website and Social Media.

•Podium Time at Event (5 minutes)

•Reserved Seating for (8)

•(1) Buzz Ad

•(1) VMI Billboard Advertisement

$1,000 BUSINESS SPONSOR

•Logo on Promotional Material (E-Vite, Event Signage, Insight Magazine and Social Media)

•Name in Weekly e-Blast

•Reserved Seating for (8)

•Recognition at Event

•(1) VMI Billboard Advertisement

$500 BUSINESS SPONSOR

•Business Name on Promotional Material (E-Vite, Event Signage, Weekly e-Blast and Social Media)

•Reserved Seating for 4

MAYOR GABRIEL REYES - ADELANTO

Blight abatement efforts continue in the the City of Adelanto. Your Code Enforcement team is working hard to clean up areas impacted by illegal dumping. Some of these sites have been previously occupied by unhoused individuals, making the debris removal more complicated than other areas. City staff work with property owners, specialized non-profit organizations, law enforcement, and social service agencies to ensure that vulnerable individuals are offered assistance in order to improve their quality of life and help break the cycle of homelessness.

Unfortunately, these projects are often time consuming and expensive. Property owners are responsible for keeping their land free from dangerous and unsightly debris. Garbage left behind at encampment often costs property owners thousands to remove.

“I encourage our residents to continue showing pride in our City by judiciously maintaining their individual properties.” said Mayor Gabriel Reyes. “I applaud this administration’s continuing efforts to improve our community’s vision of beautification.”

Adelanto’s Code Enforcement team responds to every complain reported by our community. Please let City Hall know right away if you see an area that needs to be check out by our staff. Visit Adelanto’s for more information or call City Hall at (760) 246-2300 to report illegal dumping.

Auburn Avenue Paving Project Capital Improvement Project Update

Adelanto’s Auburn Avenue paving project is well underway and set to be completed by summer of 2023. This project will include new paving on Auburn Avenue from Highway 395 to Adelanto Road. Our crews will also pave Jonathan Street from Auburn Avenue to Barcelona Avenue. In addition, one block of Pearmain Street will be paved from Vintage Road to Chamberlain Way.

This capital improvement project is paving the road for industrial growth in this area of our City. Infrastructure investments, such as freshly laid asphalt and utility expansions, attract economic development. This translates to the creation of future jobs and opportunities for our local residents.

Learn more at ci.adelanto.ca.us

MAYOR SCOTT NASSIF - APPLE VALLEY

In the upcoming months, the Town of Apple Valley is excited to host an array of fun-filled events for our community to enjoy. We have our Sunset Concert Series, which happens on Thursday nights July 13th, 20th, & 27th. The pool is open, so come on by for a swim. Our residents and visitors can look forward to Community Cleanup, low-cost vaccine clinics at the Apple Valley Animal Shelter, Rockin’ Flea Market, fun-runs and more. In September our Concerts in the Courtyard returns to the Apple Valley Commons. Visit AppleValley.org for our full calendar of events!

Speaking of calendars, be sure to mark down two exciting events coming up in August: The State of the Town and the much-anticipated Taste of the Town. The State of the Town will be hosted by the Greater High Desert Chamber of Commerce at our Conference Center here in Apple Valley. We invite you to join us for lunch as we give you a look inside all Apple Valley has going on, our core values, future plans, and a look back at the progress we have made together over the past year. Later that same day we are welcoming the entire community to join us at our 2nd annual Taste of the Town from 5:30pm-8pm. We will showcase our local restaurants and a chance to support our local businesses. Both events are being held on Wednesday, August 23, 2023.

The Town continues to bring in new businesses and encourages entrepreneurship. In June, we welcomed Torrid, Nekter Juice Bar and Bath & Body Works. We have seen an influx of new businesses opening their doors, which has not only created employment opportunities for our residents but has also added great shopping options in our Town. We are also anticipating the opening of Coldstone Creamery to the Apple Valley Commons on Dale Evans Parkway by the end of this summer. The Town remains committed to supporting local entrepreneurs and attracting investments that contribute to our thriving economy.

The Town of Apple Valley is a great place to live, work, and play. Together, we will continue to nurture growth, foster community engagement, and create a “Better Way of Life!”

Learn more at applevalley.org.

MAYOR BRIGET BENNINGTON - HESPERIA

The City of Hesperia continues to attract significant industrial interest with desirable freeway corridor opportunities, including active industrial entitlements exceeding 12 million square feet. The development of Hesperia Commerce Center (HCC) One, located immediately west of the I- 15 freeway, includes three buildings. Building One, which boasts over one-million square feet, was completed last year and is home to Modway Furniture. Buildings Two and Three are under construction, and substantial completion is expected in the Fall of this year.

Hesperia Commerce Center HCC Two, which is pending final plan approval and is anticipated to break ground in Early Fall of this year, will have three buildings exceeding 3.75 million square feet.

We’re grateful for new businesses that choose to locate and operate in Hesperia. Their tremendous investment in our community brings much-needed jobs to the Mojave River Valley.

Silverwood, the master-planned community in southern Hesperia, is rapidly moving forward. Currently, construction is centered around the project’s first phase, which will bring approximately 2,000 of the total 15,663 planned homes. Model homes are anticipated to be constructed in 2024. Future residents of Silverwood will be charmed by the community’s natural beauty, which boasts direct access to a portion of the Pacific Crest Trail and proximity to both lake and mountain destinations.

Upon completion of our Ranchero Corridor Widening Project, Ranchero Road will accommodate two lanes in each direction and a center-striped median. As part of the project, the city will demolish the existing bridge over the California aqueduct, widen the at-grade crossing at the Union Pacific Railroad tracks, improve drainage and install new signals. This significant investment in the Ranchero Corridor will enhance freeway access and reduce traffic for motorists on this major roadway. It’s an honor to serve as Hesperia’s Mayor. The City of Hesperia shines bright because of the support and contributions from our community.

Learn more at cityofhesperia.us

MAYOR DEBRA JONES - VICTORVILLE

I’m very pleased to report that we are making great progress on our Wellness Center Campus–the cornerstone of our strategy to reduce homelessness in Victorville. In June, our City Council approved the award of contracts to the lead operators of this 170-bed interim housing, supportive service, and recuperative care facility that will help homeless individuals and families stabilize their lives.

Hope the Mission will serve as the shelter operator of the Wellness Center. Their services will include client intake coordination, hygiene services, laundry, meals, security, janitorial services, transportation, and peer engagement. Hope the Mission has 14 years of experience providing a variety of shelter operations.

Symba Center has been selected to provide the Center’s wraparound services including recuperative care, medical and behavioral health services, job readiness and placement, financial literacy, case management, housing navigation, and substance-use-disorder counseling. Symba Center has been providing medical services to our community’s unsheltered homeless as well as medical and mental health oversight to local homeless shelters.

Our Wellness Center was envisioned with the help of our Homelessness Solutions Task Force. It is under construction on 4.5 acres of City-owned land on First Street. It will be the first facility of its kind to incorporate a non-congregate design for living units combined with wraparound support services like medical and recuperative care. Construction, which should be complete by this Fall, is being funded primarily through a $28 million Homekey Grant from the State of California. The Wellness Center will increase the number of shelter beds in Victorville by 56 percent.

NEW CHAMBER INVESTORS

Abby’s Cakes & Moore (909)684-7649

Victorville, CA 92394

http://abbyscakesandmoore.com

Bakeries

Best Choice Catering (760)217-1007

Hesperia, CA 92345

https://www.instagram.com/ bestchoicecateringhd/ Food & Beverage/Catering

Brapga Security Systems, Inc. (909)677-2255

640 S. Sunset Ave., Ste 209A West Covina, CA 91790

http://www.brapgasecurity.com

Security Services

BombLife Car Club- High Desert Chapter (760)486-3228

Apple Valley, CA 92308

Community Organizations

Caring Shield Hospice (760)514-5117

16484 Victor St. Victorville, CA 92395

http://caringshieldhospice.com

Hospice Care

Cedar Pointe Chiropractic Group (760)493-9393

17072 Silica Dr., Ste 101 Victorville CA, 92395

http://www.cedarpointechiro.com

Chiropractors

City of Angels Int’l Christian Church - High Desert Sector

(816)217-4514

9619 Mariposa Rd. Hesperia, CA 92345

Churches

Crown Photographic (760)559-7999

Apple Valley, CA 92308

http://www.crownphotographic.com

Photographers/Photo Finishing/ Framing

Derrick’s Hair Salon & Spa (760)488-1125

16808 Main St., Ste F Hesperia, CA 92345

http://www.derrickshairsalon.com

Beauty Salons/Spas

Diamond Environmental Services (760)744-7191

17491 Lilac St. Hesperia, CA 92345

http://www.dfiamondprovides.com

Contractors

Enterprise Funding Corporation (909)792-3803

300 E. State St., Ste 230 Redlands, CA 92373

http://www.efc504.com

Community Organizations

First Assembly of God Church of Victorville

(760)243-4343

15260 Nisqualli Rd. Victorville, CA 92395

http://VVFirst.org

Churches

Global Customer Services, Inc. (760)995-7949

11768 Mariposa Rd. Hesperia, CA 92345

http://www.go-gcs.com

Contractors-Building- General

Gulbranson Services Inc.

(760)843-0330

15371 Bonanza Rd., Ste A Victorville, CA 92392

Telecommunications

Hair Junkies

(760)955-2000

12120 Ridgecrest Rd., Ste 206 Victorville, CA 92395

https://www.facebook.com/ HairJunkiesSalon

Beauty Salon/Spas

High Desert Boss Moms

(714)585-8942

20601 Hwy 18, Ste 148 Apple Valley, CA 92307

http://www.highdesertbossmoms.com

Community Organizations

High Desert Venues

(801)367-6480

16209 Kamana Rd. Apple Valley, CA 92307

https://www.highdesertvenues.com/ Banquet Facility

Hill Top Salon & Barber

(442)229-2121

13295 Spring Valley Parkway, Ste F Victorville, CA 92395

http://www.hilltopsalons.com

Beauty Salon /Barber Shop

IHOP 3130

(760)956-9555

13233 Main St.

Hesperia, CA 92345

Restaurants

Imperial Home Health

(760)514-5117

16484 Victor St.

Victorville, CA 92395

http://www.imperialhh.com

Health & Wellness

Inland Cosmetic Surgery

(909)987-0899

12830 Hesperia Rd., Ste B

Victorville, CA 92395

http://www.inlandcosmetic.com

Day Spa

Keolis North America

(760)333-4283

17150 Smoke Tree St.

Hesperia, CA 92345

https://www.keolisna.com/ Transportation

Lavish

(760)617-5853

15800 Main St., Ste 170

Hesperia, CA 92345

http://lavishspaandsalon.com

Beauty Salon/Spas

Loyal Brothers Truck Repair

(909)782-8798

12231 Hibiscus Rd.

Adelanto, CA 92301

http://loyalbrotherstruckrepair.com

Automobile Repairs & Service

Navy Gal Apartments

(760)991-6555

17895 Bellflower St. Adelanto, CA 92301

Apartments

Pony Up Home Sales

(909)253-5975

High Desert

Real Estate Services

RE/MAX Freedom-Carmen Cleary (760)985-2608

Hesperia, CA 92345

http://carmencleary.remax.com

Real Estate Services

Rhea Lana’s of the High Desert (870)365-5386

14545 Hook Blvd.

Victorville, CA 92395

http://highdesert.rhealana.com

Retail Store

NEW CHAMBER INVESTORS

Riman (760)987-0773

Adelanto, CA 92301

http://Riman.com

Health & Beauty

Rockstars of Tomorrow High Desert

(442)267-4241

15776 Main St., Ste 11

Hesperia, CA 92345

http://www.rockstarsoftomorrow.com

Community Organizations

Tattoo Image, Inc. (760)951-7322

14073 Main St., Ste 110 Hesperia, CA 92345

http://www.tattooimagehd.com

Beauty Salon/Spas

The Classy Dame- Personal and Professional Development

(760)475-0962

Apple Valley, CA 92308

Business Consultants

Tri City Rx Pharmacy, Inc.

(760)946-1414

15940 Quantico Rd., Ste 100

Apple Valley, CA 92307

http://www.tricityrxpharmacy.com

Health & Wellness

United Pacific Rocket #263 (760)663-3177

12905 Hesperia Rd.

Victorville, CA 92395

http://Rocketstores.com

Retail Store

U.S.VETS - Inland Empire

(951)656-6891

15305 6th St.

March Air Reserve Base, CA 92518

http://usvets.org

Nonprofit

IF YOU HAVEN’T PICKED UP YOUR MEMBERSHIP PLAQUE, PLEASE DO SO AT THE NEXT VALLEY MORNING ISNIGHT MEETING!

SPECIAL THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS FOR YOUR REFERRALS!

Coldwell Banker Home Source – Purple Wendy Ramey *3 Referrals!

Greater High Desert Chamber of Commerce – Chelsea Sullivan *2 Referrals!

Rock’n Our Disabilities Foundation – Dana Hernandez

A rmstrong Fairway Insurance Agency, Inc. – Casey Armstrong PRMG, Inc. – William Brady

Klete LLC. & MedSquared LLC.– JJ & Tessie Borja *2 Referrals!

Greater High Desert Chamber of Commerce – Luis Urgiles

Apple Valley Communications, Inc . – Arsalee Morales

ONE HOPE Wine – Jennifer Valencia

ICR Staffing Services, Inc. – Mike Thrapp

Victor Valley Transit – Chris Ackerman

Victor Valley College – Richard Radcliffe

Family Assistance Program – Angela Sorrell-Herrera

Academy for Grassroots Organizations – Kim Hallmark

Givbux – Amanda Uptergrove

Paradise Family Realty, Inc. – Cassie Martin

Epicure Consultant – Irene Gaulke

Allison M. Slater Notary - Allison Slater

YOUR CHAMBER RECEIVES 2023 PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE AWARD

The Greater High Desert Chamber of Commerce is one of 10 local Chambers of Commerce to receive the 2023 President’s Circle Award from the California Chamber of Commerce. The award, first presented in 2009, recognizes Chambers for excellence in business advocacy and helping their members comply with California employment laws. Representatives of the President’s Circle chambers were honored May 17 during the CalChamber Capitol Summit in Sacramento. “Our top local Chamber partners play leading roles as community problem solvers and the voice of business on public policy,” said Nick Ortiz, CalChamber Vice President of local Chamber relations. “We commend them for all their hard work over the last year fighting on behalf of California business.”

President’s Circle Award recipients published vote records of their state legislators on key business issues, joined coalition efforts to let state elected officials know about community sentiment on issues of interest to members, voiced the local Chamber’s position at legislative policy committee hearings, and participated in the CalChamber compliance product resale program at an exemplary level.

The California Chamber of Commerce 2023 job killer list includes bills dealing with labor and employment issues, taxation housing costs, environmental and climate and energy policies.

“California’s robust private sector economy creates and maintaines more than 17 million jobs, paying $1.6 trillion in annual wages and salaries,” said CalChamber President and CEO Jennifer Barrera. “Yet, cost pressures, workforce challenges, litigation threats, and Californa’s pernicious housing shortage are an ever-present threat to our continued success. Costly policies - like the ones on CalChamber’s job killer list - stifle job creation, reduce investment in our economy, and drive outward migration. Job killing policies make California unattractive both to current employers and entrepreneurs who, incidentally, generate the preponderance of the state’s tax revenue, and those who might want to come here to invest in our future economy.”

The CalChamber will periodically release updates to the job killer list as legislation changes. Readers are encouraged to track the current status of the job killer bills on www.calchamber.com/jobkillers or by following @CalChamber on Twitter.

The GHDCC is currently monitoring 15 job killer bills and 3 job creator bills.

Chairman’s Circle

PLATINUM MEMBERS

GOLD MEMBERS

Apple Valley Communications

City of Victorville / SCLA

Excelsior Charter Schools

Global Credit Union

ICR Staffing Services, Inc.

PRMG, Inc.

SaddleRock Reverse Mortgage

Southwest Gas Corporation

The Law Offices of Caldwell, Kennedy, & Porter

SILVER MEMBERS

Armstrong Fairway Insurance Agency Inc.

AVC Tech Services, Inc.

Bluestar Properties, Inc.

Coldwell Banker Home Source

Hesperia Recreation & Park District

Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP)

Mitsubishi Cement Corporation

Mojave Printing Solutions

Option One Solar Options For Youth

Southern California Edison

STEENO Design Studios, Inc.

Thompson Family Plumbing & Rooter Inc.

TransFormNation Training & Development, LLC.