Insight Magazine - April/May/June 2021 by Greater High Desert Chamber of Commerce

APRIL/MAY/JUNE 2021

CATALYST THE CATALYST FOR BUSINESS GROWTH

CONVENER THE CONVENER OF LEADERS & INFLUENCERS WHO MAKE THINGS HAPPEN

CHAMPION THE CHAMPION FOR STRONGER COMMUNITY

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CHAMBER STAFF Mark Creffield, President/CEO Ruby Hume, Director of Member Relations Jenny Flores, Special Events & Graphics Coordinator Sonia Miranda, Internal Services Coordinator

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Chairman’s Message

State of the City Sponsors / Virtual Mixer

Coffee Break Sponsors

Virtual Ribbon Cuttings/Ground Breakings

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New Chamber Investors

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Re-Opening Checklist

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Leadership Graduating Class

Chairman’s Circle

Chamber Calendar

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.

Greetings to all the Greater High Desert Chamber of Commerce members! As we start seeing new growth outside, we’re excited to tell you about some of the new growth that’s already occurred inside your NEW Greater High Desert Chamber of Commerce (GHDCC). All of the individual websites are now re-directed to the GHDCC page. Future updates will improve the design and functionality of the website but, for now, anyone searching for a local Chamber will find us under the GHDCC banner. Since the first of the year, we’ve hosted Valley Morning Insights (the first Wednesday of each month), bi-monthly Coffee Break Updates (every other Friday), and monthly Legislative Action Updates. These are all being held virtually until we can get back together in person. We’re also thrilled to announce that our first combined, inperson event will be our First Annual GHDCC Golf Tournament! We’re partnering again this year with the Lewis Center for Educational Research to support the science education of teachers and students throughout the High Desert and the tournament will be held on Friday, June 25, 2021, at the Spring Valley Lake Country Club. Sponsorships are available and Raffle Prize donations gladly accepted. One of the structural changes that you may notice is the Business Councils for Adelanto, Apple Valley, Hesperia, and Victorville which will continue to monitor the legislative action at the local level, support the ribbon cuttings and business activities within their boundaries (when we can start hosting those again), and ensure that the local “flavor” of the prior Chambers continues to exist. It’s been my privilege to serve as the inaugural Chair for the GHDCC and to begin carrying out our mission: To support and sustain a thriving regional business community with a strong and unified voice that prospers through informed leaders and vital legislative support, and offers educational, high-level networking, and enhanced promotional opportunities. Sharon Page Sharon R. Page Consulting 2020 - 2021 Chair of the Board

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BUSINESS COUNCILS ADELANTO Executive Committee Matthew Souza – Chair of the Board – Desert Community Bank James Janecka – Secretary/Treasurer – GEO Group, Inc.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2020 - 2021 Sharon Page – Chair of the Board – Sharon R. Page Consulting Martial Haprov – Chair Elect – Mojave Desert AQMD Mike Thrapp – ICR Staffing Services, Inc. – Treasurer

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2020 - 2021 Clinton Alford – Farmers Insurance-Clinton Alford Agency Casey Armstrong – Armstrong Fairway Insurance Agency, Inc. Guadalupe Cruz – Desert Community Bank Jan Gonzalez – Victor Elementary School District Neil Harris – Associate Member Randi Hunt – Inland SoCal United Way Aaron Korn – Pacific Refrigerator Company Lisa Lamb – Lewis Center for Educational Research Pat Orr – Associate Member Roland Pilapil – Alaska USA Federal Credit Union Shannon Shannon – SaddleRock Reverse Mortgage Bob Tinsley – B.R. Tinsley Inc. Stuart Young – SAY Marketing and Promotions

BOARD ADVISORS 2020 - 2021 Mark Austin – C-Me Promotions & Embroidery David Greiner – Greiner Buick GMC Janice Moore – Retired

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Director Manny Serrano – Jet Room, Inc.

APPLE VALLEY Executive Committee Keith Shannon – Chair of the Board – Mitsubishi Cement Corporation Jessica Borzilleri – Secretary – Kindred Hospice Lisa Kiplinger Kennedy – Treasurer – Boisset Collection Director Adam Carrasco – CEMEX Carol Thomas Keefer – Liberty Utilities Arsalee Morales – Apple Valley Communications Sabrina Schneider – Off the Grid Brewery Marcy Taylor – Apple Valley / Victor Valley Legacy Museum

HESPERIA Executive Committee James Needham – Chair of the Board – Affordable Technology, Inc. Sam Thatte – Secretary – State of the City Presentations Niru Vangala – Treasurer – Foremost Retirement Resort Director Jessica Carrillo – A Magic Moment Custom Cakes

VICTORVILLE Executive Committee Stacy DeVoll – Chair of the Board – DeVoll Rubber Mfg Group, Inc. Chris Lamoreaux – Secretary – Coldwell Banker Home Source Gwen Bedics – Treasurer – Alaska USA Federal Credit Union Director Laura Andre – The Mall of Victor Valley Randy Castillo – Providence St. Mary Medical Center Karen Engelsen – Victor Valley College Eddie Hernandez – Desert Valley Hospital / Desert Valley Medical Group Yvonne Cox – Mojave Water Agency Ryan Orr – Mojave Desert AQMD

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THIS BIMONTHLY ZOOM EVENT PROVIDES UPDATES FROM A REPRESENTATIVE WITH THE CITY OF ADELANTO, THE CITY OF HESPERIA, THE CITY OF VICTORVILLE, THE TOWN OF APPLE VALLEY AND OUR GREATER HIGH DESERT CHAMBER.

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A WORLD OF EXPERIENCE TEMPORARY SERVICES

CONTRACT STAFFING

INDUSTRIAL SERVICES

EXECUTIVE RECRUITING

YOUR #1 STAFFING SOLUTION IN THE HIGH DESERT!

ICRJobs.com (760) 245-8384 (888) 244-5802 15316 DOS PALMAS ROAD, VICTORVILLE, CA. 92392

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VIRTUAL RIBBON CUTTINGS & GROUND BREAKINGS

Ribbon Cutting Quick Quack Car Wash Victorville

Ground Breaking Quick Quack Car Wash Victorville

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Ground Breaking Quick Quack Car Wash Hesperia

Ribbon Cutting Apple RV & Boat Storage Apple Valley

MANDATORY ORGANICS RECYCLING For Victorville Businesses Has Begun. Let us help you maximize your organics diversion program. As of January 1, 2021, per CA state law AB 1826, all California businesses generating 2 or more cubic yards/week of any kind of waste are required to divert their organic waste from the landfill. MultiͲfamily housing complexes of five units or more are required to divert their green waste/garden trimmings, but are exempt from the food waste diversion requirement.

FREE help for Victorville Businesses!

Now conducting ORGANICS and RECYCLING reviews to help you maximize your diversion program and minimize costs. Posters, fliers, labels, and signs.

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A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS FOR YOUR REFERRALS! Coldwell Banker Commercial Real Estate Solutions, Terry Saenz Don Ferrarese Charitable Foundation & Majestic Land, Dan Tate High Desert Community Foundation, Deanna Wilson JC Energy Solutions, Joseph Condon SaddleRock Reverse Mortgage, Shannon Shannon

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Alaska USA Federal Credit Union Apple Valley 15961 Apple Valley Rd. Apple Valley, CA 92307 (800) 525-9094 www.alaskausa.org Banks & Credit Unions

Coldwell Banker Home Source Jess Ranch 11495 Apple Valley Rd. Apple Valley, CA 92308 (760) 247-6460 www.coldwellbankerhomesource.com Real Estate Services

Alaska USA Federal Credit Union Jess Ranch 18985 Bear Valley Rd. Apple Valley, CA 92308 (800) 525-9094 www.alaskausa.org Banks & Credit Unions

Coldwell Banker Home Source – Hesperia 14411 Main St., Ste. A Hesperia, CA 92345 (760) 244-1921 www.coldwellbankerhomesource.com Real Estate Services

Apple RV & Boat Storage 15000 Dale Evans Parkway Apple Valley, CA 92307 (760) 444-4849 www.applervstorage.com Automotive

Collaborative Autism Management Programs Inc. 15550 Main St., Ste. C-13 Hesperia, CA 92345 (442) 267-4460 www.collaborativeautism.org Medical Services

Bible Baptist Church 12626 First Ave Victorville, CA 92395 (760) 241-7876 www.bbcv.org Churches

Glass Strand Inc. 17434 Mesa St. Hesperia, CA 92345 (760) 949-3367 www.glass-strand.com Engineering Services

California Empire Real Estate Agent Amy Oak Hills, CA 92344 (760) 900-7108 http://agentamy4u.com Real Estate Services

Grey Sage Custom Leather Apple Valley, CA 92308 Tom Hoegerman (760) 403-4357 Specialty Retail

Coldwell Banker Home Source Apple Valley 18484 Hwy.18, Ste 150 Apple Valley, CA 92307 (760) 242-6000 www.coldwellbankerhomesource.com Real Estate Services

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High Desert Creditors Service 14608 Main St., Ste B Hesperia, CA 92345 (760) 949-4133 www.hdcs.org Consultants

Impossible Escape 10178 I Ave., Ste D Hesperia, CA 92345 (760) 998-2120 www.escapethis.live Entertainment

Management Business Services Victorville, CA 92392 (626) 340-8759 Media Consultants

Mayor Gabriel Reyes Adelanto, CA 92301 (760) 987-5763 www.ci.adelanto.ca.us Government

MTE Electric Apple Valley, CA 92307 (760) 881-5915 www.mte-electric.net Contractors

Optimum Audiology 17768 Wika Rd., Ste. 200 Apple Valley, CA 92307 (760) 503-1700 www.optimumaudiology.com Health & Wellness

Premier Financial Alliance 16850 Jasmine St., C-15 Victorville, CA 92395 (310) 435-3258 Insurance & Financial Services

Quick Quack Car Wash 18659 Bear Valley Rd. Hesperia, CA 92345 (760) 257-5700 www.dontdrivedirty.com Car Washes

SERVPRO 17229 Lemon St., Ste E-9 Hesperia, CA 92345 (760) 550-8784 www.servprohesperiaapplevalley.com Fire & Water Restoration

Stater Bros. Markets #110 – Apple Valley 21602 Bear Valley Rd. Apple Valley, CA 92308 (760) 240-312 www.staterbros.com Grocery Stores

Steady Staffing Employment Services 1800 E. Main St., Ste 1861 Barstow, CA 92311 (760) 590-6001 www.steadystaffingemployment services.com Employment Services

Sweet Treasure Shack 11650 I Ave., Ste A Hesperia, CA 92345 (760) 646-3545 www.sweettreasureshack.com Health & Beauty

Symba Center 20601 HWY 18, Ste 171 Apple Valley, CA 92307 (760) 515-2464 https://symbacenter.org Health & Wellness

Tax Management, Inc. 9565 7th Ave., Suite D Hesperia, CA 92345 (760) 575-7498 www.taxmgmtinc.com Tax Preparation

Team Speedwash – Victorville 2 15200 Palmdale Rd. Victorville, CA 92392 (760) 388-0112 www.teamspeedwash.com Car Washes

Team Speedwash - Victorville 3 12875 Bear Valley Rd. Victorville, CA 92392 (760) 388-0112 www.teamspeedwash.com Car Washes

The Heart Matters Foster Family Agency 12180 Ridgecrest Rd., Suite 104 Victorville, CA 92392 (909) 906-1023 www.heartmattersffa.org Foster & Adoption Agency

T-Mobile 17003 Bear Valley Rd., Ste F Hesperia, CA 92345 (760) 947-5740 www.t-mobile.com Utilities

#ILovetheHD #ILovetheHD UR Solar Plug 12052 Hesperia Rd., Ste 5 Hesperia, CA 92345 (442) 800-5130 https://www.ursolarplug.com Solar Energy Equipment & Systems Dealers

Vitelli’s Deli 12401 Hesperia Rd. #7 Victorville, CA 92395 (760) 843-1965 Restaurant Services

Zen18 Yoga, LLC. 21810 CA HWY 18, Ste. #1 Apple Valley, CA 92307 (760) 421-5504 www.zen18yoga.com Fitness

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C e e l d e i b s r e a k t a ion L A May 15, 2021 | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Victor Valley College, Victorville CA

This cherished community event honors local heroes and helps the Victor Valley College Foundation give opportunities to people with dreams. In true Hall of Fame form, we are proud to honor local champions for their works of community service and compassion. Please join us in welcoming our community back on to the Victor Valley College campus to celebrate the incredible legacy of the 2021 awardees.

Alumni Hall of Fame

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Distinguished Service Community

Distinguished Service Education

Presidents' Awardee

e h t C f elebratio o t r a p a n! Be J OIN IN O N TH E FU N A S A S PO N S O R

Premier Seating - Enjoy VIP seating Lakeside Celebration - Ten (10) reserved tickets to Lakeside Celebration Event Signage - prominent recognition on campus to make a great impression on celebration guests. Special Honor - Beverage sponsor: your business' signage showcasing your support at several bar stations Advertising - full page advertisement (8.5” wide by 5.5” tall) on the inside of the event program. Online Advertising - Social Media marketing & website advertising on VVC Foundation webpage General Recognition - commemorative keepsake, sponsorship listing in event program. PLUS…participate in the Foundation’s Scholarship Committee to help allocate event proceeds to deserving students.

Premier Seating - Enjoy VIP seating Lakeside Celebration - Eight (8) reserved tickets to Lakeside Celebration Event Signage - prominent recognition on campus to make a great impression on celebration guests. Special Honor - Beverage sponsor: your business' signage showcasing your support at several bar stations Advertising - full page advertisement (8.5” wide by 5.5” tall) on the inside of the event program. Online Advertising - Social Media marketing & website advertising on VVC Foundation webpage General Recognition - commemorative keepsake, sponsorship listing in event program.

Standard Seating - Enjoy standard seating Lakeside Celebration - Four (4) reserved tickets to Lakeside Celebration Event Signage - prominent recognition on campus to make a great impression on celebration guests. Advertising - half page advertisement (3.75” wide by 5” tall) on the inside of the event program. Online Advertising - Social Media marketing & website advertising on VVC Foundation webpage General Recognition - commemorative keepsake, sponsorship listing in event program. PLUS…participate in the Foundation’s Scholarship Committee to help allocate event proceeds to deserving students.

Standard Seating - Enjoy standard seating Lakeside Celebration - Four (4) reserved tickets to Lakeside Celebration Advertising - business page advertisement (3.75” wide by 2” tall) on the inside of the event program. Online Advertising - Social Media marketing & website advertising on VVC Foundation webpage General Recognition - commemorative keepsake, sponsorship listing in event program. PLUS…participate in the Foundation’s Scholarship Committee to help allocate event proceeds to deserving students.

PLUS…participate in the Foundation’s Scholarship Committee to help allocate event proceeds to deserving students.

Standard Seating - Enjoy standard seating Prime Seating - Enjoy prime seating Lakeside Celebration - Six (6) reserved tickets to Lakeside Celebration Event Signage - prominent recognition on campus to make a great impression on celebration guests. Advertising - half page advertisement (3.75” wide by 5” tall) on the inside of the event program. Online Advertising - Social Media marketing & website advertising on VVC Foundation webpage General Recognition - commemorative keepsake, sponsorship listing in event program. PLUS…participate in the Foundation’s Scholarship Committee to help allocate event proceeds to deserving students. insight magazine | 13

Lakeside Celebration - Two (2) reserved tickets to Lakeside Celebration Advertising - business page advertisement (3.75” wide by 2” tall) on the inside of the event program. Online Advertising - Social Media marketing & website advertising on VVC Foundation webpage General Recognition - commemorative keepsake, sponsorship listing in event program. PLUS…participate in the Foundation’s Scholarship Committee to help allocate event proceeds to deserving students.

R.S.V.P.

(760) 245-4271, ext. 2522 18422 Bear Valley Rd., Victorville, CA 92395

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Congratulations to the Graduating Class

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CHAMBER CALENDAR

APRIL 7

Valley Morning Insight State of Education Via Zoom 8:00am