“Golden Business Opportunities”
The Business Journal
Celebrating 50 Years of service to Our Business Community Volume 12, Issue 6, Fall 2008 Official Publication of the Pico Rivera Chamber of Commerce
5th Annual Community Business and Health Expo. A huge success. Central Basin Municipal Water DisThe Pico Rivera Chamber of Commerce held its 6th Annual Community Business & Health Expo on November 5, 2008 at Pico Park 9528 Beverly Blvd. in Pico Rivera. This years theme was: “The Chamber is 50 and Still Red Hot”! Over 40 exhibitors were at the event that was very well attended by both residents and businesses.
DR. TED MARTINEZ, JR. NAMED ONE OF THE TOP 25 LATINOS IN EDUCATION BY LATINO LEADERS MAGAZINE
Platinum Sponsors were: ALMA Family Services, Vernola Towing and Washington Mutual-Chase. Gold Sponsors were: HealthFirst Medical and Crowne Plaza. Silver Sponsors were: Bright Health Physicians, AltaMed Health Services and Rubio’s Fresh Mexican Grill. Exhibitors offered services such as: blood pressure tests (HealthFirst Medical), bone density readings (MD Care & PR Clinica Medica Familiar), glaucoma testing (Lion’s Club of Pico Rivera), And CareMore Medical offered free flu shots. Food vendors: Café N Stuff, Casa Gamino, Edible Arrangements, Magic Bakery and Java Jo’z. offered tastes of their cuisines. Downey Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning and
trict offered water to all attendees. The “Salsa Tasting Contest” brought out 10 local residents: Linda Martinez, Teresa Martinez, Ronnie Winans, Maria Juarez, Hilda Juarez, Hilda Rodarte, Diana Aguayo, Mary Conchola, Rocio Davalos and Flor Osorio. The 3rd place winner of $50 was Ronnie Winans; the 2nd place winner of $75 was Diana Aguayo and the 1st place winner of $150 was Teresa Martinez (second time in a row). 50 Chili’s (door prize tickets) and numerous door prizes donated by the exhibitors went to very happy attendees. The 50/50 raffle of $150 went to a lucky winner and the best decorated table winner of a $100 gift card to Staples was Edible Arrangements. Congratulations to all the winners.
Salsa contest winners
Martinez, Jr., Ph.D., Superintendent/President of Rio Hondo College was named one of the Top 25 Latino in Education by Latino Leaders Magazine in the September 2008 issue. The publication is distributed eight times per year throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. The magazine features interviews with major Latino players in all fields of expertise with editorials that focus on social, political, and business leaders. Other educators selected for this honor include France Cordova, President, Purdue University; Elsa A. Murano, President, Texas A & M University; and J. Michael Ortiz, President California State Polytechnic University. “The Board of Trustees extends our congratulations to Dr. Martinez for this much deserved honor,” said Angela Acosta-Salazar, president of the Rio Hondo College Board of Trustees. “We are very pleased with our decision to appoint Dr. Martinez as the eighth Superintendent/ President of Rio Hondo College, for his accomplishments and for his commitment to meeting the needs of our community.” The magazine praised Dr. Martinez for his commitment to creating and facilitating collaboration within the college itself, and with the communities it serves. They describe him as being focused on all of the elements of student success, see Martinez page 2
The Salsa contest drew 10 contestants this year. The winners from left are Third Place Ronnie Winans $50.00, Second Place Diana Aguayo $75.00 and for the second year in a row Teresa Martinez won the top prize of $150.00
Judges for the Salsa Tasting Contest were, from the left, Director Judy Gilleland -TriCities ROP, Director Vera Diaz Powers - John R. Diaz & Associates, Director and Event Chair Alex Saulus - HealthFirst Medical, Director David Briano - State Farm Insurance, Chamber President Koko Judge - Crowne Plaza Hotel and Ambassador Omar Martinez - Farmers Insurance
More Pictures of the 6th Annual Community Business & Health Expo on page 4
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LEARNING FOR LIFE HONORS CAPTAIN MIKE ROTHANS PICO RIVERA SHERIFF STATION
Photo by Oscar Castillo
Captain Michael Rothans Receives Champions of Exploring Award
Learning for Life, an affiliate of the Boy Scouts of America honored Michael Rothans, Captain of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Pico Rivera Station with the Champions of Exploring Award on Tuesday, November 18, at the Whittier Radisson, Whittier, California. Learning for Life serves young men and women, between 14 and 20 years of age, who participate in Exploring, part of the program’s career education activities. Its purpose is to instill core values that prepare participants in making ethical choices which help them to achieve their full potential throughout life. The organization recognizes community leaders whose commitment to the principles of Exploring is exemplary and whose personal and professional character lend themselves to the core values of Learning for Life. Learning for Life Director, Greg Salce stated, “Captain Rothans’ commitment to public safety and civic service has made him well-deserving of this award. As this year’s recipient, he has been instrumental in positively affecting thousands of young people in Los Angeles and surrounding communities through his support of Learning for Life Schoolbased programs.” Captain Rothans has been associated with the sheriff’s department since 1984 and was assigned to the Pico Rivera station in 2004 where he was promoted to Captain in 2006 and serves 100,000 residents in the City of Pico Rivera and unincorporated areas of Whittier. Rothans has been an executive board member of Learning for Life since 2004 and was Chairman of the Los Angeles Area Learning for Life Exploring Division from 2004 through 2007. He was also the recipient of the LA Sheriff’s Department’s Distinguished Service Award in 1997; the Exemplary Service Award in 2001 and 2005, and the Meritorious Service Award in 2008. According to Salce, in the Los see Rothans page 2
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From the President
Pico Rivera
Chamber of Commerce 2008/2009
Executive Committee President Koko Judge Crowne Plaza Hotel Vice President Judy Gilleland Tri-Cities ROP Vice President
Sharon Coley
Doubletree Hotel
Vice President Jim Osborn
Whittier Fertilizer
Past-President Richard Cardenas
RC Properties
Board of Directors Wesley Kruse Kruse Properties David Briano State Farm Insurance Jose Medina Funeraria Del Angel/Morrow’s Rita DeBenedictis Café N Stuff Vera Diaz Powers John R Diaz & Associates Pat Esparza-Gomez Balloons, Gifts & Karaoke by Pat Victor Caballero Mid Valley Yellow Cab Fred Gerlach Central Sales & Leasing Dolly Rodriguez Alta Loma Management Marcella Mendez Alma Family Services Cheryl Romero Preferred Bank Alex Saulus HealthFirst Medical Maria Villanueva Beverly Hospital Dan Martin Rotary Club of Pico Rivera Ray Chavez
Koko Judge 2008/2009 As we get ready to close 2008, I would like to thank everyone for all your support throughout the year. I would like to comment that our current board continues to work together to make the right decisions for all the chamber members. The passion that our newest Ambassadors have brought to our chamber has been amazing. With the continued support of our board, ambassadors, chamber staff, Pico Rivera City Staff & Council and you our loyal members I’m sure that the Chamber will continue to move in a positive direction and will have a terrific New Year. Please be sure to keep abreast of all of the wonderful upcoming events including our series of Round Table Luncheons and Monthly Networking Events. I’m thrilled to inform you that the Pico Rivera Chamber is bringing the annual Casino Night back, this event will be combined with our annual $10,000 Drawing it will be held on Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at the “A Mi Hacienda”. Please contact our chamber office now if you’re interested in buying your tickets early, only 200 tickets are available.
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On behalf of the Board of Directors & Staff of the Pico Rivera Chamber of Commerce, I would like to wish everyone a very happy and safe holiday season. May you all have a successful and prosperous 2009!
Koko
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Intercommunity Hospital Announces the Appointment of
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Dr. Liza Dimaranan Pico Rivera Optometric Center
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Efrain Aceves of Whittier is a Deputy District Attorney for Los Angeles County Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital has announced the appointment of Efrain Aceves of Whittier as a new Board of Directors member. The governing Board of voting directors includes physicians and business and community leaders who meet each month to help guide the policies of the Hospital. Mr. Aceves is a Deputy District Attorney for Los Angeles County. He has served in this position since July of 1998. In this role, he has been the lead prosecutor in 91 criminal jury trials. His other responsi-
JOURNAL Martinez continued from page 1 high-level learning outcomes, and the execution of the $245 million building program. His commitment to excellence in education has been recognized throughout his career. Among his honors are: the Outstanding President Award from the California Community College Council for Staff Development; the District 6 Pacesetter of the Year Award from the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations; and the Phi Theta Kappa Alumni Key Award from the international honorary society for students in two-year colleges. “I am most honored to be included with the Top 25 Latinos in Education,” said Martinez, “particularly because my work is focused on providing access to high quality education to all those who seek it. I am pleased that at Rio Hondo College students are getting the very best training for careers and academic preparation for transfer every day on our newly-transformed campus.” Located in Whittier, California, Rio Hondo College is a collaborative center of lifelong learning which provides innovative, challenging, and quality educational offerings for its diverse students and community. For information on the College or its programs, please call 562-692-0921 or visit www. riohondo.edu .
bilities include working with police detectives and District Attorney investigators to oversee and direct investigations, conduct legal research, draft motions and supervise law clerks. Mr. Aceves was appointed by Governor Schwarzenegger to serve as a Special Assistant Inspector General to assist with the governor’s efforts to reform the state’s prison system. As such, Mr. Aceves was responsible for assisting with the oversight of internal affair investigations and development of policies and procedures to aid in the examination of alleged wrongdoings by prison staff members. In addition to these posts, Mr. Aceves worked in the United States Probation Office, Central District of California, as a Probation Officer from 1992 to 1994 and he worked in Washington, D.C. as a law clerk. Mr. Aceves is involved in a number of community and civil organizations. He was elected to the Whittier City School Board in 2005 and continues in that post today. As a member of the Whittier City School Board, he works with district personnel, teachers and parents to develop policies that are in the best interest of the approximately 5,500 students in the school district. Mr. Aceves is also a member of the Mexican American Bar Association and served as the group’s president in 2007. Mr. Aceves received his bachelors’ degree from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1992 and his juris doctorate from the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law in 1997.
Rothans continued from page 1 Angeles area, more than 37,000 youth are served through both the schoolbased and Explorer programs. Approximately 2,000 of these are involved in Exploring and nearly 50 percent are active in a Law Enforcement Exploring Post. Explorer posts programs specialize in a variety of career skills ranging from fire fighting and military careers to engineering and medicine. The county sheriff’s department sponsors nearly 20 posts with more than 200 registered Explorers. About Learning for Life Learning for Life seeks to build relationships between businesses, educators and local community leaders to collectively establish resources and alliances that provide relevant activities for youth that will foster positive selfesteem, strong character and a lasting appreciation of community. Learning for Life was developed by professional educators and child development experts to provide age-appropriate and grade-specific lesson plans that help youth meet the challenge of growing up by teaching character, leadership and good decision-making skills and then linking those skills to the real world. For information about Learning for Life, call 213-250-1131 or visit www.learningforlifela.info, OR www. exploringla.info.
Business Roundtable 2 Crime Trends & Successes
The second of four Business Roundtables was held on October 8, 2008 at the El Rodeo Restaurant in Pico Rivera. President Koko Judge welcomed all the attendees and introduced Mayor Ron Beilke, Mayor Pro-Tem Gracie Gallegos Smith, City Manager Chuck Fuentes, Assistant City Managers Jeff Prang & Debbie Lopez, Councilmember Bob Archuleta, Capt. Mike Rothans, Chamber Board of Directors and Ambassadors. Speaker Capt. Mike Rothans gave an update on the improvement and successes the Pico Rivera Sheriff’s have had over the last year. He provided the most recent crime statistics showing impressive improvements in Pico Rivera After the lunch, many guests had an opportunity to network with one another. The next Business Roundtable will take place on January 7, 2009 on Environmental Issues so mark your calendar for this event.
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New Members Blizzberry 8947 Washington Blvd Pico Rivera, CA 90660 Phone: (562) 861-3696 Citadel Outlets 100 Citadel Dr Commerce, CA 90040 Phone: (323) 888-1724 Falcones Restaurant 9247 Slauson Ave Pico Rivera, CA 90660 Phone: (562) 949-6568 National Association for the Self Employed & Healthmarkets 7234 Cravell Ave Pico Rivera, CA 90660 Phone: (866) 507-2329 Plaza de la Raza CDS Inc 8337 Telegraph Rd 3rd Floor Pico Rivera, CA 90660 Phone: (562) 776-1301 Pre-Paid Legal Services 16021 Venango Rd Apple Valley, CA 92307 Phone: (760) 887-5234 Primerica Financial Services 16253 Laguna Canyon Rd Ste 140 Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: (949) 679-5500 SEAACA 9777 Seaaca St Downey, CA 90241 Phone: (562) 803-3301 TLC Promotions P.O. Box 3722 Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 Phone: (562) 944-6200
Renewing Members ABA Unique Limousine & Sedan Inc 10165 Beverly Blvd Whittier, CA 90602 Phone: (562) 699-9000 AltaMed Health Services Inc 9436 E Slauson Ave Pico Rivera, CA 90660 Phone: (562) 949-6069 American Red Cross 6706 S Friends Ave Whittier, CA 90601 Phone: (562) 945-3944 Award Elements 5217 Industry Ave Pico Rivera, CA 90660 Phone: (562) 942-8575 Balloons, Gifts & Karaoke by Pat 1012 W Beverly Blvd #179 Montebello, CA 90640 Phone: (626) 975-1040 Bright Health Physicians 15725 E Whittier Blvd Whittier, CA 90603 Phone: (562) 464-4717 CAPC, Inc 7200 Greenleaf Ave Ste 170 Whittier, CA 90602 Phone: (562) 693-8826 California Country Club 1509 S Workman Mill Rd Whittier, CA 90601 Phone: (626) 333-4571 Central Basin Municipal Water District 6252 Telegraph Rd Commerce, CA 90040 Phone: (310) 436-2611 City of Pico Rivera 6615 Passons Blvd Pico Rivera, CA 90660 Phone: (562) 801-4388
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Credit Union of Southern California 9330 Whittier Blvd Pico Rivera, CA 90660 Phone: (562) 698-8326
Mario’s Tacos 9247 Whittier Blvd Pico Rivera, CA 90660 Phone: (562) 692-0339
Wells Fargo Bank 8737 Washington Blvd Pico Rivera, CA 90660 Phone: (562) 801-4009
Dearden’s 6001 Rosemead Blvd Pico Rivera, CA 90660 Phone: (562) 942-7177
McDonald’s Randall Arch #28363 8500 Washington Blvd Pico Rivera, CA 90660 Phone: (562) 942-7900
Whittier Daily News 7612 Greenleaf Ave Whittier, CA 90602 Phone: (562) 698-0955
Downey Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Co 11829 S Downey Ave Downey, CA 90241 Phone: (562) 861-1234
McDonald’s Randall Arch #7371 8715 Whittier Blvd Pico Rivera, CA 90660 Phone: (562) 695-9177
October Perk-Up Breakfast at American Red Cross
EDD 12715 S Pioneer Blvd Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 Phone: (562) 929-9107 Edible Arrangements #672 8524 Whittier Blvd 2H Pico Rivera, CA 90660 Phone: (562) 949-2000 El Rancho Unified School District 9515 Haney St Pico Rivera, CA 90660 Phone: (562) 801-5199 Darrie Brown Extra Space Storage LP 9612 Beverly Blvd Pico Rivera, CA 90660 Phone: (562) 463-2811 Extra Space Storage of PR 4344 San Gabriel River Pkwy Pico Rivera, CA 90660 Phone: (562) 692-7064 Graphics World 9561 Slauson Ave Pico Rivera, CA 90660 Phone: (562) 949-5888 Guesthouse Inn & Suites 8455 Telegraph Rd Pico Rivera, CA 90660 Phone: (562) 364-5002 HealthFirst Medical 13440 E Imperial Highway Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 Phone: (562) 926-3440 Howard Johnson Inn & Suites 9515 Whittier Blvd Pico Rivera, CA 90660 Phone: (562) 699-2600 In-N-Out Burger 9070 Whittier Blvd Pico Rivera, CA 90660 Phone: (562) 949-7224 Jay Bharat Foods Inc 7871 Paramount Blvd Pico Rivera, CA 90660 Phone: (562) 205-1234 Joar Labs, Inc 4115 San Fernando Rd Glendale, CA 91204 Phone: (818) 243-0700 Khalid B Ahmed MD 4511 Rosemead Blvd. Pico Rivera, CA 90660 Phone: (562) 256-5433 Krikorian Theatre 8540 Whittier Blvd Pico Rivera, CA 90660 Phone: (310) 856-1270 Lion’s Club of Pico Rivera P O Box 791 Pico Rivera, CA 90660 Phone: (562) 942-7213 Lou’s Muffler Shop Inc 4658 S Rosemead Blvd Pico Rivera, CA 90660 Phone: (562) 699-2209 M L Winters Co 8467 E Loch Lomond Dr Pico Rivera, CA 90660 Phone: (562) 948-3408
McDonald’s Randall Arch # 23393 8913 Washington Blvd Pico Rivera, CA 90660 Phone: (562) 949-3880 Montebello Christian School 136 S 7th St Montebello, CA 90640 Phone: (323) 728-4119 Monterroso Enterprise Inc 8632 Rosemead Blvd Pico Rivera, CA 90660 Phone: (562) 949-0827 Pio Pico Woman’s Club P.O. Box 612 Pico Rivera, CA 90660 Phone: (562) 547-7563 SASSFA 10400 Pioneer Blvd Ste 8 & 9 Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 Phone: (562) 946-2237 Saw Service of America 8210 Industry Ave Pico Rivera, CA 90660 Phone: (562) 801-1801
The American Red Cross-Rio Hondo Chapter hosted a Perk-Up Breakfast on October 14, 2008 at the Chapter 6706 Friends Ave in Uptown Whittier. Past President Cheryl Romero welcomed all attendees and introduced Jim Peterson, CEO of American Red Cross. Jim thanked everyone for coming and invited them to a continental breakfast provided by Café N Stuff. Ms. Romero introduced Pico Rivera Councilmember Bob Archuleta and the Chamber Board of Directors and Ambassadors. Guest speaker, Shirley Oebel, spoke on “Disaster Preparedness” in light of the recent earthquake. It is always good to have some kind of training and preparation for disasters especially since we haven’t had an earthquake for awhile. Cheryl presented Jim Peterson and Shirley Oebel with certificates of appreciation for hosting and guest speaking at the Perk-Up breakfast. Our “Members Only” winner was Gilberto Legaspi from Realty Executives Family Real Estate for $145.00 but wasn’t it a shame that he was not there to collect it. Which means some lucky member will have a chance to win $160 at the next Perk-Up at Intercommunity Child Guidance on November 18, 2008.
South Western Federal Credit Union 901 E Whittier Blvd La Habra, CA 90631 Phone: (562) 694-8926 Specialty Building Components Inc 8420 Rosemead Blvd Pico Rivera, CA 90660 Phone: (562) 821-0710 Superior Food Machinery Inc 7635 Serapis Ave Pico Rivera, CA 90660 Phone: (562) 949-0396 The Gas Company 9240 E Firestone Blvd Downey, CA 90241 Phone: (562) 803-7575
Cheryl presents certificate of appreciation to Red Cross CEO Jim Peterson
Valtra Inc 7141 Paramount Blvd Pico Rivera, CA 90660 Phone: (562) 949-8625 Water Replenishment District 4040 Paramount Blvd Lakewood, CA 90712 Phone: (562) 921-5521
Cheryl presents certificate of appreciation to Red Cross Volunteer Shirley Oebel
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Platinum sponsor Vernola’s 24hr Towing has been a faithful Sponsor over the past 6 years and the Pico Rivera Chamber of Commerce thanks Vernola’s for their continued support.
Marcella Mendez, of Platinum Sponsor, ALMA Family Services Shows some of the many programs offered to the developmentally disabled in the community. ALMA provides five interdisciplinary mental health outpatient office locations serving all age ranges including those with substance abuse in the cities of Long Beach, Walnut, Pico Rivera, and East Los Angeles and which also serve adjacent communities. Alma also provides mental health services which are functionally integrated within community health facilities in Huntington Park, Norwalk and Long Beach.
Platinum Sponsor WaMu joined the Pico Rivera Chamber of Commerce after participating in the 5th Annual Business & Health Expo This year they are Platinum Sponsors. WaMu customer deposits - including checking accounts, savings accounts and certificates of deposit - are now backed by the strength and security of JPMorgan Chase. JPMorgan Chase has more than $2 trillion in assets and is the largest depository bank in America.
Cafe n’ Stuff treated attendees to an assortment of cheeses as well as samples of their catering specialties
The Rotary Club of Pico Rivera and the American Red Cross shared a table.
First year exhibitor and new chamber member Michael Aguilar · Independent Associate for Pre-Paid Legal Services Inc. explains his product to Leticia Gamino of Casa Gamino
State Farm Insurance agent David Briano will fill all your insurance needs
Rousselle Exterminators’ Rick Rousselle and Dan Duarte explains their services to Teri Bazen of Downey Plumbing.
Downey Pluming Heating & Air Conditioning donates water every year for attendees.
Koko Judge 2008/2009 Chamber President and Sales Manager for Gold Sponsor, Crowne Plaza Hotel displays amenities offered at the Crowne Plaza. The Crowne Plaza Hotel at Commerce Casino. is an upscale tower of hospitality resembling a Babylonian theme with lush gardens, water fountains and a grand entry that will impress even the most discerning traveler.
Edible Arrangements won the $100.00 Gift Card to Staples for having the best decorated table.
Dr. Liza F Dimaranan, Pico Rivera Optometric Center and her assistant Iris Montenegro
Montebello Christian School went all out on their decoration and received honorable mention for their efforts
Gold Sponsor HealthFirst Medical has been an exhibitor at the Community Business & Health Expo from the beginning providing blood pressure checks to attendees. This year, Marketing Director, Alex Saulus chaired the event. HealthFirst Medical Group is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for the treatment of all occupational injuries and illnesses. From the moment your injured employee arrives at our facility, they can expect to be treated in the following manner: * With excellent customer service * With the highest level of quality care * On a timely basis * With respect and dignity
Silver Sponsor PIH Bright Health Physicians
Sharad Patel (far right) and his staff from the new Howard Johnson Inn & Suites
Silver Sponsor Rubio’s Fresh Mexican Grill
For the 6th year Deputy Alvarado from the Sheriffs STAR program shows parents and children drug paraphernalia and what to be aware of and avoided when dealing with children and friends at school
Silver Sponsor AltaMed
Leticia Gamino serves up samples of the great food at Casa Gamino
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Grand Opening & Ribbon Cuttings Blizzberry
President Koko Judge introduced our hostesses: Charlene Dimas-Pienado-CEO and ICGC Board President Janice Roodzant who said a few words of welcome and invited everyone to a buffet breakfast. Guest Speaker Adam Grindlinger spoke on “How to Achieve Strong Family Values Balancing Work, Love and Play.” He outlined the fact that you need to balance all facets of your life in order to keep everything running smoothly and not getting stressed to the point of harm to yourself or those around you! Charlene Dimas-Pienado and Adam Grindlinger were presented certificates of appreciation for hosting and speaking at the Perk-Up Breakfast. Plaques were presented to two of our newest members: Michael Aguilar of Pre-Paid Legal Services and to Martha Salas & Christina Pico of LA Luxury Limobus. Business card drawings were held as well as our 50/50 raffle. The winner of the 50/50 Raffle was Janice Roodzant. Our “Members Only” Drawing winner of $160 was Bill Crabtree of Graphics World-too bad he wasn’t there to collect the winnings. Next month’s “Members Only” drawing will be worth $185.00. You have to be there to win. Hope to see more of you at the Radisson Hotel Whittier on December 9, 2008 for another chance to win. Thanks to all the business who donated to our Business Card Drawing: Crowne Plaza, Doubletree Hotel-Rosemead, Radisson Hotel Whittier, Krikorian Theatres and the Pico Rivera Chamber of Commerce.
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Koko presents membership plaque to Michael Aguilar Independent Associate for Pre-Paid Legal Services Inc
Photo by Oscar Castillo From the left Councilmember Archuleta Mayor Beilke Owner Tony Ravelo Barry Bonds, Emily Ravelo, Mayor Pro-Tem Gallegos-Smith and Chamber 1st VP Judy Gilleland
Tuesday, October 7, 2008 was the Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting at Mariscos Islas Del Mar located at 8405 Rosemead Blvd in Pico Rivera. Chamber President Koko Judge welcomed everyone Wednesday, October 1, 2008 was and introduced owner Guadalupe Martinez the Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting fesand Carlos Martinez. tivities at Blizzberry 8947 Washington Blvd Koko presents membership plaque to Martha Salas Koko introduced Board of Direc& Christina Pico of LA Luxury Limobus tors and Ambassadors and then presented in Pico Rivera. Chamber President-Elect Gilleland welcomed everyone includ- Guadalupe and Carlos with a plaque and a 7th Annual Halloween Mixer Judy certificate of appreciation. ing Mayor Ron Beilke, Mayor Pro-Tem Guadalupe, family and Chamber at Gracie Gallegos-Smith, Councilmember members went outside to do the Ribbon Bob Archuleta, City Manager Chuck FuenFuneraria Del Angel/Morrow’s Cutting and then came inside to a huge tes, Lt. Steve Sanchez-Pico Rivera Sheriff buffet for sampling their ethnic cuisine. Station and Lisa Herrera from Assemblyman Charles Calderon’s Office. Chamber VP Gilleland introduced the owners Emily and Tony Ravelo who thanked the attendees for coming and introduced their long time friend Barry Bonds who came at their request and signed autographs and took pictures with Chamber members and fans. Ms. Gilleland then introduced Board of Directors and Ambassadors. Lisa Herrera from Assemblyman The Pico Rivera Chamber of ComCharles Calderon’s office presented Emily merce along with Funeraria Del Angel/Morand Tony with a proclamation. Presidentrow’s held its 7th Annual Halloween Mixer Elect Judy Gilleland presented them with a October 23, 2008. All the attendees had to go plaque in commemoration of the event through the haunted room to get to the main Owners Joseph & Sandra party. It was chilling to hear all the screams as Villaescusa celebrated 1 year of business they went through! with a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting President Koko Judge welcomed evCeremony on November 19, 2008-9155 eryone and introduced Director Jose Medina of Telegraph Rd in Pico Rivera. There were Funeraria Del Angel/Morrow’s who introduced at least 150 or more Century 21 realtors on his staff. Some members brought their children hand with about 30 Chamber members to with them and some dressed in costumes to help them celebrate. be part of the festivities. The Costume contest Mayor Ron Beilke, Mayor Proproduced the following winners: Tied for 3rd Tem Gracie Gallegos Smith, Councilmemplace: Raylene Cuevas (pink kitty) and Letricia ber Bob Archuleta, City Manager Chuck Romero (lil red riding hood); 2nd place: Robert Fuentes, Century 21 Allstars owners JoCuevas (spooky ghoul) and the 1st place winseph & Sandra Villaescusa, General Manner was host Jose Medina (pimp daddy). They ager Daniel Nevarez, Manager Richard all won show tickets donated by Krikorian Owners, Tony and Emily Ravelo are presented a Theatres. The 50/50 winner was Trish Zenor of Certificate of Recognition by Judy Gilleland as Barry Estrada, Training Manager Kyle Estrada, Escrow Manager Robin Alvarez (Pacific Funeraria Del Angel/Morrow’s. Bonds looks on Escrow), President Koko Judge and several There was plenty food and drinks, Chamber Board of Directors and Ambasnetworking with fellow business members, some sadors were there to help cut the ribbon in good old fashioned scary times and lots of fun. the main office of the Century 21 Allstars. Make sure you join us next year about the same Koko also presented them with a proctime for this Spooktacular Event! lamation from Congresswoman Grace Thanks to the following businesses for their Napolitano’s office and a certificate from donations: BakeMark West, Crowne Plaza, the Pico Rivera Chamber of Commerce. Doubletree Hotel-Rosemead, Radisson Hotel After the ribbon cutting cerWhittier, Edible Arrangements, Rubio’s emony there was a party to get to! You Fresh Mexican Grill, Krikorian Theatres, had a choice of build your own pasta or Roundtable Pizza, LA Fitness, American make your own tacos with beans & rice Red Cross and the Pico Rivera Chamber of for your entrees, while the Wise Guys, Commerce. world renowned Big Band Music orchestra entertained you. There was plenty food, drinks and dancing going on all night long. After the Wise Guys left there was a DJ to continue the music and dancing. They also gave away some great prizes . We would like to thank Joseph for inviting us to his celebration (he really The Pico Rivera Chamber of know how to throw a party) and he asked Commerce held a Grand Opening and Rib- me to relay a message to all of you, “You bon Cutting at Juice It Up on October 15, folks really know how to make a new 2008 at 10am. Store Owner Alex Flores business in your city feel welcome” and to was there to greet everyone as they arrived. let you know that they typically have these parties once a year and you are all invited Chamber VP Judy Gilleland back! welcomed all the guests and introduced Mayor Pro-Tem Gracie Gallegos Smith and Perla Hernandez and Bernie Ochoa from Congresswoman Grace Napolitano’s office. Mayor Pro-Tem Gracie Gallegos Smith said a few words of “Welcome to the City” and then Perla Hernandez and Bernie Ochoa presented Alex Flores with a proclamation from the Congresswoman. and Ms. Gilleland presented him with a plaque and certificate from the Chamber. Alex Flores along with the Mayor Pro-Tem Gallegos Smith, Perla Hernandez and chamber Board of Directors and Juice It Up employees proceeded to cut the ribbon. Alex invited everyone in to sample his healthy and great tasting smoothies. Welcome Alex, we wish you the best.
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