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Mission Statement
The mission of the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce is to promote the economic environment of all member businesses and by so doing will support the programs which preserve and improve the quality of life.
Officers
Chairman of the Board — Isaac Lizarraga, Rancho Ford Lincoln Mercury First Vice Chairman — Jeff Kurtz, Promenade Temecula Second Vice Chairman — Tom Paradis, The Press-Enterprise Treasurer — Jerry Konchar, Pechanga Resort & Casino Secretary — Jackie Steed, Clear Blue Promotions Past Chairman of the Board — Stan Harter, Reid & Hellyer, A Professional Corp.
Directors Nancy Austin, Grubb & Ellis Peter Baker, Loma Linda Medical Center Tony Berardino, Cornerstone E & S Insurance Services Leslie Doherty, Leslie Doherty CPA LouEllen Ficke, Commerce Bank of Temecula Valley Jann Gentry, Gentry Studios Shane Lesovsky, Temecula Valley Communications Suzanne Lingold, California State University San Marcos Paul Nolta, Small Business Development Center Janese M. Reyes, Community Little Book Karen Roberts, Kaiser Permanente Jane Scott, Bank of America Mortgage Matt Stone, Rancho California Water District
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Alice Sullivan, President CEO Laura Turnbow, Chief Operations Officer Katie Edmonds, Membership Director Emily Pulley, Communications Director Jennifer Cloud, Special Events Director Brooke Nunn, Special Events Coordinator Jeanette Kristensen, Resource Coordinator Lynn Collett, Resource Coordinator Shaun Lumachi, Legislative Council Lisa Gruwell, Membership Coordinator Raynell Squyres, Event Coordinator Beth Sotysiak, Sales Executive
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story Enjoy your staycation with 25 Fresh, Vibrant, SpringFest Things To Do in
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he joys of spring beckon you to play now in Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country,” encourages Kimberly Adams, Temecula Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau president and CEO. “Designed to inspire here are SpringFest experiences for Food and Wine Lovers, Outdoor Enthusiasts, Arts & Culture Enthusiasts, the Romantic, and Just the Girls. It’s easy to experience so much of what Old Town Temecula, Pechanga Resort & Casino, and Temecula Valley Wine Country have to offer in just a few days.” The casual, picturesque valley with rolling hills and vineyards celebrates SpringFest daily. For Food & Wine Lovers 1. Experience the Vineyard Picnic Tour with tastings at 4 intriguing Temecula Valley wineries plus a gourmet picnic lunch; it makes for a feast of a spring day.* 2. Discover or revisit Old Town Temecula specialty food stores with celebrated olive oils, vinegars, artisan cheeses, herbs, spices and much more. 3. Savor delectable food and wine at Old Town Temecula wine bars and tasting rooms including new releases and the vintages of the valley’s small, one-of-akind, boutique wineries. 4. Discover the De Portola Wine Trail’s 9 appealing wineries in Temecula Valley Wine Country; it’s the southeastern route
Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country accessed via Anza Road. 5. Shop spring’s Old Town Temecula’s Farmers’ Markets, Saturday mornings. Find local grown spring greens, beautiful strawberries and sweet citrus. Enjoy casual dining with international fare. *Reservations required or recommended. For the Outdoor Enthusiast 1. Experience springtime hot air ballooning over Temecula Valley Wine Country for spectacular views of green countryside and wildflowers in bloom.* 2. Enjoy Temecula Valley’s excellent golf courses; stay 3 days and nights, and play all 5 challenging and scenic courses.* 3. Discover the Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve in spring with wildflowers in bloom and pollinators like butterflies busy-at-work. 4. Savor Temecula Valley Wine Country at night with dining and live music; time your visit and have your evening’s backdrop be the moon or a sky full of stars. 5. Horseback ride in Temecula Valley Wine Country enjoying the crisp air and spring scenery. Choose your pace: leisurely or at a happy trot.* *Reservations required or recommended. For the Arts & Cultural Aficionado 1. Appreciate excellent stage performances like the musical, Jesus Christ Superstar at Old Town Temecula Community Theatre where every-seat-is-a-great seat.*
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2. Experience the amazing Pechanga Resort & Casino Theater and its reputation for headline shows like Chicago, Tony Bennett, Julio Iglesias, B-52s, and The Moody Blues. 3. Create a lasting memory by planning your stay mid-week when the potential to meet Temecula Valley Wine Country winemakers and winemaking families are greater. 4. Discover the multi-faceted live music ( jazz, popular/rock/rhythm n’ blues, country, and classical) at the intimate Old Town Temecula venue known as The MERC. 5. Wake early for an exhilarating flight over Temecula Valley Wine Country by hot air balloon; nothing else quite compares to this springtime adventure.* *Reservations required or recommended. For the Romantic at heart 1. Taste wine and dine in Southern California’s oh-so-very romantic Temecula Valley Wine Country; purchase your favorite sparkling wines to continue the enjoyment in your own home. 2. Discover the spring romance of Old Town Temecula strolling hand-in-hand, shopping the unique stores, and stopping to enjoy the fine wine bars, restaurants, and bistros. 3. Savor spring days and nights at Pechanga Resort & Casino with exciting gaming 24/7, exceptional entertainment and dining, plus breath taking golf course and an inviting
cover spa.* 4. Share a memorable spring hot air balloon flight over Temecula Valley Wine Country; know romance floating above the beautiful vineyards and majestic rolling hills.* 5. Enjoy more, personable experiences and say, “Old Town Temecula and Temecula Valley Wine Country were OURS,” by staying mid-week.* *Reservations required or recommended. For Just the Girls (Friends, Mothers, Sisters, Daughters) 1. Do a dedicated discovery of a favorite wine varietal and taste many styles in Temecula Valley Wine Country; plus dine, shop, and enjoy live music.
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Ecological Reserve; hike, picnic, admire wildflowers, butterflies, and wildlife. 4. Experience Pechanga Resort & Casino (OC Register People’s Choice, Best) with exciting poker, table games, slots; plus excellent springtime dining and nightlife; and a tempting spa.* 5. Delight in a post-flight toast following an ultimately memorable, spring-time hot air balloon ride over Temecula Valley Wine Country.* *Reservations required or recommended. To learn more about Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country, please go to VisitTemecula.org or call 888-363-2852.
2. Explore hip and historic Old Town Temecula in springtime with the seasonal specialties of boutiques, wine bars, restaurants, bistros, coffee houses and Saturday mornings Farmers’ Markets. 3. For the girls that love the outdoors. Plan a springtime get-away to the Santa Rosa Plateau
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2011-2012 Event Calendar
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onnected with the tempo of nature, Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country is happy to share the richness of the valley with five seasonal fests throughout the year: SpringFest, SummerFest, AutumnFest, WinterFest Holidays, and WinterFest JanuaryFebruary. Each season has its distinctive splendor; each day brings new possibility; and each visit promises a relaxing, new experience. The naturally beautiful region of rolling hills and vineyards includes Downtown Old Town Temecula, Pechanga Resort & Casino, and Temecula Valley Wine Country hosting a unique variety of events and activities. SPRINGFEST 2011 celebrated daily, March 1 to May 31 Temecula Valley awakens in spring. Wildflowers bloom, lilacs blossom, and grapevines’ plump green buds thrive. Genuinely inspired events provide vibrant fun and excitement. May 21-22, Old Town Temecula Western Days. Old Town is alive with Old West characters, gunfights, western music and exhibits, trick ropers, humorous skits, a high-noon bank robbery, plus the International Chili Society Cook-off. Visit www.temeculacalifornia.com
SUMMERFEST 2011 celebrated daily, June 1 to Labor Day Cooling ocean influences make for warm, sunny, summer days and cooler nights in Temecula Valley. Every night is a great night for a casual, summertime rendezvous with friends and family. June 3-4-5, Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival. One of California’s most popular events, you can watch the dramatic, evening, hot air balloon glow and the awe-inspiring morning balloon ascensions. Throughout the event, savor Temecula Valley award winning wines, exceptional live music, and entertainment. For more information 951676-6713, or visit www. tvbwf.com June 24-25-26, Old Town Temecula Street Painting & Plein Air Festival. Grand performance art! Artists create monochromatic for “Black & White at Night Days” with vibrantly colorful murals on asphalt plus plein air artists with traditional canvases. Visit www.temeculacalifornia.com July 4, Star-Spangled 4th of July Parade in Old Town Temecula. With untouched, sagecovered hills as a backdrop, equestrians, marchers, and floats travel hip and historic Old Town Front Street. Visit www. cityoftemecula.org July 4, Fireworks Extravaganza. The casual, picturesque valley of rolling hills and a musical simulcast contribute to the memorable fun and excitement of the annual, spectacular, fireworks display. Visit www.cityoftemecula.org
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July 8-15-22-29, August 5-12-19-26, and September 2, Hot Summer Nights. A variety of live bands (blues, tribute bands, reggae, Cajun/zydeco, ska, beach, big band, alternative rock, country) play Fridays throughout Old Town Temecula, providing a great soundtrack for tasting in Old Town’s wine bars and dining in Old Town’s restaurants. Visit www.temeculacalifornia. com AUTUMNFEST 2011 celebrated daily, Labor Day to Thanksgiving Day With golden sunny days, nowhere else in Southern California can autumn’s abundance be experienced as it can be in Temecula Valley. As the weather cools, the vineyard leaves change to gold, red and brown. September 1-30, California Wine Month – Temecula style! Tour, taste, dine, picnic, and enjoy special harvest events in Temecula Valley Wine Country. A special SIP passport enables visitors to experience a variety of award-winning, premium wine styles. temeculawines.org October 1, Old Town Temecula Quilt Show. Hundreds of quilts and thousands of yards of fabric will turn the hip and historic, 12-block, Old Town district into a colorful autumn display. Quilters and non-quilters – and photographers too, will find much to admire. Visit www.temeculacalifornia.com. October 7-8, Old Town Temecula Fall Rod Run. Hundreds of the West Coast’s finest, pre-1974 vehicles and thousands of auto
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November 5-6, Harvest Celebration Barrel Tasting Weekend Temecula Valley Wine Country’s celebration of the culmination of harvest is the opportunity to experience spectacular food pairings with samplings of wines not yet available to the public. Visit www.temeculawines.org WINTERFEST HOLIDAYS 2011 celebrated daily, November 25 to New Year’s Day With a chill in the air and vineyards dormant for winter rest, Temecula Valley sparkles with twinkling lights and is warm with festive holiday cheer. Families and friends come together to share new traditions and the genuine spirit of the season. November 25 to January 1, WinterFest Holidays Twinkling Lights. Tens of thousands of lights shining nightly create fascination in Old Town Temecula (magical for strolling) and Temecula Valley Wine County (a remarkable sight). Visit www. temeculacalifornia.com November 25 to January 1, WinterFest Holiday Ice Skating Rink. One of the most popular WinterFest Holiday traditions is the Holiday Ice Skating Rink on Town Square in Old Town Temecula where families and friends join together to take a spin. Visit www.temeculacalifornia.com November 25-26-27 and December 13-1417-18-19-20-21-22-23, The Nutcracker. The beautiful, beloved ballet, The Nutcracker is a wonderful WinterFest Holiday tradition at the every-seat-is-a-great-seat Old Town Temecula Community Theater. Visit www. temeculatheater.org November 25, Santa’s Arrival for WinterFest Holidays. November 26-27, December 3-4, 10-11, 1718, Santa Claus in Old Town Temecula. Heralded by the joyful voices of carolers, Santa’s Old Town Temecula arrival is by horse-drawn carriage. The jolly man entertains holiday wishes at his North Pole (Old Town Front and Main Streets) evenings and weekends through December 18. Visit www.temeculacalifornia.com
December 1-3-4-8-9-10-11, A Christmas Carol. The Old Town Temecula Community Theater presents a wonderful, WinterFest Holiday performance of A Christmas Carol, the uplifting tale of Scrooge’s transformation and goodwill. Visit www. temeculatheater.org December 31, New Year’s Eve Celebrations in Old Town Temecula. The exciting culmination of WinterFest Holidays is New Year’s Eve. Old Town restaurants feature special New Year’s Eve dinners; music and entertainment are especially celebratory in the hip and historic district. Visit www. temeculacalifornia.com December 31, Great Temecula Grape Drop in Old Town Temecula. The hallmark of WinterFest Holidays New Year’s Eve celebration is the Great Temecula Grape Drop. Town Square hosts music throughout the night plus East Coast and West Coast countdowns, descent of the illuminated, 8-foot by 4-foot grape brunch, and a warm, boisterous welcome to 2012. Visit www. temeculacalifornia.com
January 2-31, California Restaurant Month – Temecula style! Savor the food, the wine, and cuisine of Old Town Temecula’s, Pechanga Resort & Casino’s, and Temecula Valley Wine Country’s talented chefs and restaurateurs. Many feature discounted offers. February 1-29, Love and Romance in Temecula Valley Wine Country. Always in the mood for love, but especially in February! Enjoy February activities and Valentine celebrations. Tempting romance packages make get-aways easy. For additional events, please visit the online Event Calendar at www.VisitTemecula.org *Please note: Information is believed to be accurate but is subject to change. Please call ahead for the latest details.
WINTERFEST JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2012 celebrated daily, New Year’s Day to February 29 Mostly sunny days make for panoramic views of snow-capped mountains. Early mornings are cool; days tend to warm by noon. This is an ideal time for experiencing the unique synergy of people and place, and the sunny spirit and inviting nature of Temecula Valley. MAY • J u ne 201 1 | T e me cula Today | 7
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Pechanga Resort & Casino REceives AAA’s Four Diamond award
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ith 517 newly renovated and spacious guest rooms, including 64 suites, all rooms have gorgeous views and now feature high-definition entertainment systems, allowing guests to plug in their own personal devices to enjoy while visiting. The expansive Spa Pechanga offers a tranquil paradise of exquisite pampering and service that is far beyond expectations. The Pechanga Summer Getaway Package starts at $115 and begins April 1st, going through August 31st. The package includes a $10 food credit, 10% off retail, two for one Comedy Club tickets and a free Spa gift. The immense 200,000+ square-foot casino is the largest you will find west of the Mississippi River and features more than 3,000 slots, 130+ table games and a 54-table poker room. The Par 72 golf course, Journey at Pechanga, is ranked as one of California’s best, winding through the native canyons and ravines, all while rising and falling a breathtaking 300 feet in 18 holes. The Clubhouse at Journey is a 62,000 square-foot work of art with breathtaking vistas, complete with a well-stocked pro shop and Journey’s End restaurant. If a good meal is desired, you are sure to find a world of culinary delights at Pechanga’s award-winning restaurants. Featuring a variety of international cuisines, from exceptional fine dining to quick and tasty selections, the resort has eight restaurants and a full-featured food court. From Paul Simon to Kathy Griffin, the Pechanga Theatre attracts the stars and lets them shine. If you want heavyhitting action, Pechanga has been the scene for many historical showdowns in boxing history. Upstairs you will find 8 | Teme c ul a Today | MAY • J u n e 2 011
Silk, Southern California’s largest nightclub, as well as five other bars and lounges, not to mention a Comedy Club, spread throughout the vast resort. Escape to a world of endless possibilities: only at Pechanga.
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he Wild West comes to life May 21 and 22 during Old Town Temecula’s Western Days celebration. Old Town Temecula’s Gunfighters will host an exhibition of western skits and zany shoot-em-ups both days at 4th and Old Town Front Street. At high noon the Temecula Gunfighters treat the crowd to a comical bank robbery featuring dozens of bad guys in a final shoot out with the sheriff and his posse. Stagecoach rides and calf roping lessons are free both days from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. There’s a cattle call of “cow disguised” saw horses on Saturday. Prizes are awarded for the best decorated sawhorse. Live western music adds to the old west flair. Saturday features the “Older than Dirt” band from 12:30 to 3:30pm. Sunday, two bands perform, “Cross Town Cowboys” from 11 to 2 pm on Front Street, and “Judy Taylor” from 12:30 to 3pm at Town Square.
Sunday’s Chili Cook-off is an ICS qualifier plus People’s Choice event. Tastings are from 1 to 3pm. Watch muralists create 2-D scenes of brilliant color on the asphalt of Town Square at Main and Mercedes during the Old Town Temecula Street Painting Festival June 24-26. Over 150 artists participate in the event each year, many painting murals 10-feet wide by 12-feet in length. A night-time division of “Black and White at Night” and light towers opened the evenings to street painting and extended the working hours for street painters, who often spend as many as 24 hours finishing their murals. Kids and families can create their own masterpiece in the family zone. Chalk is provided free while supplies last. For a traditional art experience, the Ralph Love Plein Air Festival coincides with the Street Painting Festival. Look for artists painting from their easels at spots around town Friday-Sunday. An art auction at Villa di’ Calabro at 3pm on Sunday could get you an original. For additional information call(951) 678-1456. For artist or chili cook-off applications see www.temeculacalifornia.com.
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emecula’s Wine Country is booming, and it’s no wonder. Preliminary results from 2011 International Wine Competitions are proving that this region is “prime for the picking” as the area’s vineyard estates offer up the same quality wines and luxury accommodations as more well-known wine producing regions around the world, yet at a fraction of the cost. South Coast Winery Resort & Spa makes no exceptions. Located at the corner of Rancho California and Anza Road, in the heart of Temecula’s pristine wine country, South Coast Winery Resort & Spa has earned itself over 1,000 wine awards and medals in just a few short years of production. South Coast Winery Resort & Spa houses 76 luxury villas tucked away in the vineyards, a three-story 15,000 square foot spa with Olympic-sized salt water pool, plus the casually elegant tasting room and award-winning Vineyard Rose restaurant.
memory-making adventures or specialty meeting planners seeking world-class wine, served up with world-class hospitality, in worldclass style. Best of all, this world-class style is yours for the taking without driving too far from home – no outrageous price points at the gas pumps, no passports, no long lines, and no boarding passes of any kind!
In fact, South Coast Winery Resort & Spa is the perfect local vacation spot this summer for couples seeking romance, families seeking
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Tracey Bosteter, A Grape Escape Balloon Adventure Enid Gessow, Inn at Churon Winery Kim Kelliher, The Grapeline Wine Country Shuttle Steve Thornton, Thornton Winery Karen Lindstrom, Callaway Vineyard & Winery Elizabeth Liemandt, Ponte Family Estate Winery
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South Coast Winery Resort & Spa Owner, Jim Carter’s vision is simple: “to create the romance of a Wine Country experience with the blending of nature, fine wine, fine food, and elegant comforts presented to our guests with gracious hospitality. Plus,” adds Carter, “With gas prices and air travel challenges being what they are today, getting here is so much easier and much more enjoyable.” Wine aficionados and novices alike will no doubt enjoy a Wine Country get-away to South Coast Winery Resort & Spa. For more information on this first-class resort winery visit www.wineresort.com.
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Temecula Street Map Directing Customers To You
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dvertising sales are underway for the 2011/2012 Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce Street Map. Reach thousands of people with your business message.
The street map will include a completely updated listing of streets located within Temecula, as well as Wine Country, Old Town, Golf and Dining. • 10,000 copies will be printed • Distributed to visitors and in relocation packages • Included in recruitment packages for area corporations • Distributed at various Chamber events • Premium, Classic and Economical ad sizes and placement options Premier placement opportunities are limited. Contact Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce Sales Executive Beth Soltysiak at (909) 2626672 or beth@temecula.org for details and cost information.
FRONT 8.3 X 6.25.................$ 1,575 4X9........................... $ 1,275 6.5 X 4.25................... $ 975 8.5 X 2......................... $ 975 4 X 5.25....................$ 1,150 2.25 X 8.5................... $ 975 4X2...............................$ 575 3.5 X 2..........................$ 510
BACK 9.25 X 3.75...............$ 1,725 3.25 X 2.75................. $ 750 3X2...............................$ 510 2 X 1.5..........................$ 335 1.75 X 1........................ $ 255
Ewaste Event May 21-22, 2011
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ecycling your end-of-life electronics is the most effective solution to a growing problem. The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce will host their semi-annual E-Waste Collection Event located in the Promenade Temecula parking lot on Saturday and Sunday May 21 & 22, from 9-4pm. During this event, we collect items such as computers, televisions, monitors, laptops, cell phones, VCR’s, stereos, copiers, and fax machines. For more information about this event, please contact Jennifer Cloud at (951) 676-5090.
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Wine Country Golf Classic Friday May 20, 2011 Journey at Pechanga
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ee you on the green! The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce would like to invite you to join us for the much anticipated Wine Country Classic, held at Journey, a world class golf course. We are so fortunate to live in the beautiful Southern California Wine Country where the sun is always shining and local businesses have the opportunity to get out of the office and spend time with key customers while enjoying one of the greatest American sports – Golf. The Wine Country Classic promises a great day for all types of golfers. Sponsored by The Law Offices of Rosenstein & Hitzeman, AAPLC the event is always a sell-out with over 140 golfers to market your business to. Priced at $250 per golfer your day includes 18 holes of golf, lunch, awards dinner and tee-prize.? Want to provide your company with an opportunity for incredible brand exposure? Promote your business on the course by participating as one of the premier sponsors of the event. For more information on how to sponsor or golf, please contact Jennifer Cloud at 951-676-5090.
A very special thank you to our sponsors: Title Sponsor The Law Offices of Rosenstein & Hitzeman, AAPLC Tee Box Sponsors Abbott Vascular Pechanga Resort & Casino Securitas Security Services Banquet Sponsor American AgCredit Putting Green Sponsor Community Little Book, Inc. Marketing Sponsor Southern California Edison Gas Company Eagle Sponsors CR&R Recycling & Refuse Loma Linda University Medical Center, Murrieta Promenade Temecula Rancho Ford Lincoln Mercury Southwest Healthcare System Temecula McDonalds
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45th Annual awards gala winners Congratulations
What Every Business Needs to know about Legal Issues Thursday, June 9, 8:30am-12pm
The TVCC now offers Paypal for all events and programs.
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opics of Discussion will include: general business forms; corporations vs. LLC, asset protection‌what does it mean; employee vs. independent contractor status; different forms of taxation; basics of litigation 101, suing and being sued; bankruptcy; collection matters as it relates to the IRS and other governmental agencies Panel Presentation by Attorneys: Dennis F. Fabozzi Stanley A. Harter Donald W. Hitzeman Robert B. Rosenstein
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Business and Economic Forecast Thursday June 23, 2011
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hether a small-business owner or coporate CEO everyone wants to know what the year ahead has in store for the local economy. Come join the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce for the 2011 Business and Economic Forecast at the elegant South Coast Winery Resort & Spa on Thursday, June 23, 7:30-10am. Learn how the current economic conditions and trends will impact the future of local businesses and the real estate market. This year’s event will include an informative forecast by Dr. John Husing; which will be beneficial to the many business members in attendance. “Dr. John Husing is a research economist specializing in the study of Southern California’s growing economy. He is also a leading authority on the impact of the goods movement industry on the region, and in particular its role as a provider of upward economic mobility to blue collar workers. His primary focus over 45 years has been the Inland Empire, studying the nature and growth of San Bernardino and Riverside Counties.” For more bio information, visit www.johnhusing.com. For more information about this event or to make a reservation, please contact Jennifer Cloud at (951) 676-5090.
Wine and Bingo Night Friday August 19, 2011
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id you know that 96% of bingo players have won at some time? With those odds, why not take a break from the heat and join the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce for a fun evening of bingo games, delicious local wine, and networking at the beautiful Wilson Creek Winery. This family owned vineyard is located in the stunning Temecula Wine Country and is a perfect location for this exciting evening. For more information about this event, please contact Jennifer Cloud at (951) 676-5090
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My Chamber Experience Ed Batto, National Van Lines Agent
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sk almost any Chamber member why they are a member and they’ll tell you—, it’s the most important way to meet people and grow your business….work the Chamber and make it work for you. Do you have something great to say about being a TVCC member? Email emily@ temecula.org and let us know today! What do you value most about your chamber membership? The networking connections gained, credibility, exposure, information & education, i.e. power networking workshops and the many relationships built.
How helpful is the chamber in promoting and aiding your business? The Chamber lends credibility through exposure. It is a conduit for us to network & establish relationships. Through referrals the chamber recommends member services to those needing information. Which resources are most beneficial to your business and what is your favorite part about the Chamber? Networking, mixers, & educational workshops. Through these types of events I am able to establish lasting relationships.
Sponsorship Opportunities Connecting your business with your customers. Investing in your community. Engaging your employees.
Are you in? Sponsorship Opportunities that work for you and your business… With sponsorship of Chamber events and programs comes the opportunity to position yourself front and center within the area’s business community. From business mixer sponsorships to sponsorships of our various Legislative and advocacy focused events, to our Annual Wine Country Classic or any Networking event…The Chamber has something for every size business. Contact us today to talk over how these promotional opportunities can help you meet your business objectives, (951) 676-5090
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Do you feel that the chamber is a valuable asset to your business? Absolutely. As mentioned, it is a strong conduit for networking and provides great exposure to the business community.
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Top 5 Networking Tips for Young Professionals
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hether you are looking for a job, just entering the workforce or beginning to establish yourself as a seasoned professional, networking is essential in building your connections. You also want to be sure that you are making the right connections and leaving the right impression. As the old adage says “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know,” following a few simple networking tips can help any young professional expand their opportunities and grow a network of professional contacts and resources. 1. Identify Opportunities If you have never networked before and don’t know where to start, seek out local groups that fit your objectives. Most industries have professional associations you can join to mingle with other professionals in your field. If you are looking to promote yourself or your business to a more general audience, a networking group through your local Chamber of Commerce, City or business association can provide a great platform to begin making connections. 2. Look the part No matter what type of business you are in, you should always dress to impress. Whether you are at work, attending a networking event or meeting a potential client, you should always be dressed in a professional manner. It is always better to feel overdressed versus dressed too casual for the situation.
3. Distinguish Yourself When at a networking event, you want to connect with other attendees by approaching them and introducing yourself as well as make yourself approachable. Having a name tag is a great way to establish an identity among other attendees. With your name and title or logo on a professionally made nametag gives the impression that you are serious about networking. Even if you are a job seeker, having a name tag with your name and industry will immediately identify your objectives to potential employers. 4. Be Prepared When you decide to begin networking, identify your key objectives and talking points. If you are a sales person, pinpoint who your potential customers are and the benefits of your business they need to hear. You never know where you might meet your next client, boss or business partner so also have a networking mindset. When you are at a restaurant or even the gas station, the person pumping gas next to you may be the CEO of your dream customer. 5. Leave Them Wanting More The business card may be the single most important aspect of networking. When making a new connection, you can have the greatest conversation with promising results but if they don’t have a way to contact you, you’ve lost that connection. A business card should include your basic contact information such as name, title,
business name, phone number, email and website address. If you are a job seeker, you should include your name, phone number and email as well as your qualifications or desired position. And long gone are the days of the boring business card. Being creative in your design will help make you a standout and immediately convey your personality. Handing out marketing collateral such as brochures and handouts is also a great way to provide helpful, lasting information about who you are and what you do..
Lynne Kristensen, The Temecula Insider info@thetemeculainsider.com
VYP Connections “We’ve spent a lot of time and effort networking here in the Temecula Valley, and by far the most efficient networking group we have found is VYP! Through our extensive contacts that we have cultivated through VYP we have been able to plug in to and network with many wonderful local businesses and exciting people. We highly recommend joining VYP!” — VYP Member Jason Gailliot, Referral Network Saver
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Not your typical open space
WORLD CLASS Santa Margarita Ecological Reserve Annexed into City of Temecula
space with elevations ranging from 500 to 2,000 feet above sea level. At the base of the SMER is the Santa Margarita River. This river is the last free flowing river flowing into the ocean in all of Southern California. The Santa Margarita River begins at the confluence of Temecula Creek and Murrieta Creek at the Temecula city limits. The river flows through the Temecula Gorge traversing through the Ecological Reserve and primarily undeveloped lands of Camp Pendleton to the west and ultimately empties into the Pacific Ocean. The Santa Margarita River is also the last intact riparian corridor in Southern California and an important water source for Camp Pendleton. The Santa Margarita Ecological Reserve is in the center of the last viable linkage for wildlife that connects the Inland Mountains to the Coastal Mountain Range. This wildlife corridor is the only remaining natural habitat connection for the coastal Santa Ana Mountains to the inland ranges often referred to as the “Palomar to Pacific” wildlife linkage. The protection of wildlife movement is critical to the vitality of the ecosystem connecting the Pacific Ocean to the Inland Coastal Mountain Range. The SMER is truly unlike any open space of its kind. San Diego State University understands this and has managed it as a research facility since 1962 drawing students from many universities, as well as various regional, state and federal organizations, and researchers/scientists nationally and internationally, to its irreplaceable setting. The pristine nature of the SMER provides a rare resource for ecological, environmental and technological research and advancement. Hundreds of research projects have been conducted on the property over the past half-century.
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ou’ve passed it a million times driving southbound to San Diego….the rock-strewn mountainous hillside hugging both sides of the I-15 freeway. Travelling northbound, these hills provide a majestic gateway into the County of Riverside and Temecula Valley. We dare you to take a look west; beyond the dramatic beauty of the hills and scattered rock outcroppings... you won’t believe your eyes. To the west and over the hills, through the brush and around scattered rock outcroppings lie 4,510 acres of land recently annexed into the City of Temecula limits. Approximately 95% of this land encompasses the Santa Margarita Ecological Reserve (SMER) managed by San Diego State University (SDSU) as a world class ecological reserve: A sanctuary not just for wildlife but for scientists, researchers, organizations and students from all over the world drawn to its unique ecology, climate, setting and beauty. The SMER is comprised of thousands of acres of pristine open
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Millions of dollars have been invested in the SMER to provide scientific data; all of which support job opportunities as well as important information on the environment, historical data, and the future forecasts. This preserve is more than just a unique ecology that provides an abundance of environmental information to researchers, it’s a scientific laboratory. In fact, the SMER has over 60 observatories deployed throughout its property providing a network of environmental sensors, data collection middleware, wired and wireless communication networks, and web-applications to the scientific and educational communities with real-time access to environmental data. Next time you’re traveling on the Interstate 15S freeway, you’ll know that those hills are not only the grand and magnificent gateway to Riverside County but the entrance to Southern California’s most sensitive and critical environmental ecosystem. San Diego State offers SMER tours to the public. To schedule a tour or for more information on the reserve, log onto San Diego State’s website: smer.sdsu.edu or the City of Temecula at: www. cityoftemecula.org.
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TEmecula Valley Chamber of COmmerce Adds Business Community Voice To Proposed Laws
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he Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce tracks issues each year at all levels of government that might have an impact on the regional business community. Specially, several proposals at the state-level will have an impact on our local economy. “The Chamber is working closely with state officials to make sure our business community’s point of view is represented before any decisions are made,” stated Alice Sullivan, President/CEO of the Temecula Valley Chamber. The following state proposals are some of the most recent issues being tracked by the Chamber: H.R. 41 (Issa, Darrell, [R-CA]) Beauty Mountain and Agua Tibia Wilderness Act of 2011 – Temecula Valley Chamber Position: SUPPORT H.R. 41 would add 13,635 acres to the existing 15,627-acre Beauty Mountain Wilderness. This proposal would be a welcomed addition to the current and recently created Beauty Mountain Wilderness acreage that can be enjoyed by all for years to come. It also allows public lands to be managed by the Bureau of Land Management in northern San Diego County. The state funded park system continues to be in jeopardy and H.R. 41 will ensure the Beauty Mountain Wilderness area will be protected. AB 318 (Skinner) Corporation Taxes Reporting Requirements Temecula Valley Chamber Position: OPPOSE AB 318 would needlessly violate taxpayer privacy to provide information already available to the Legislature and the public
in aggregate form through the Franchise Tax Board’s (FTB) and Department of Finance’s (DOF) annual tax expenditure reports. The only information AB 318 would make available that is not already available to policy-makers or the public is the names of select corporate taxpayers and which expenditures they take advantage of. It is unclear why, if it is beneficial to know exactly which taxpayers use which tax expenditures, AB 318 does not require such information to be reported for all tax expenditures. If the goal of only selectively including information about specific taxpayers is to protect taxpayer privacy, we should preserve that protection for all taxpayers. If the goal is to lower the cost of producing the report, we could avoid those costs altogether by not requiring a report that essentially duplicates work already being done by the FTB and DOF. AB 401 (Ammiano - D) Charter Schools Temecula Valley Chamber Position: OPPOSE AB 401 which would limit the maximum total number of charter schools authorized to operate in the state to 1,450. AB 401 would place a moratorium on increasing the number of charter schools and eliminate other educational options for our local school districts to consider. Charter schools have proven to be an efficient alternative to some current public schools across our state. AB 401 also takes away the option of a charter school for a district once 10 percent of the schools in the district are charter schools. Again, this will take away alternative educational options from the school district to consider.
AB 10 (Alejo) Minimum Wage: Annual Adjustment Temecula Valley Chamber Position: OPPOSE AB 10 (Alejo) would increase the cost of doing business for employers in California by raising the state minimum wage to $8.50 per hour in January 2012, and then automatically indexes the wage rate upwards ever year thereafter according to the annual percentage of inflation. Given the current financial strain employers are under in this state due to the recession, employers cannot take the hit of this increased minimum wage. California is already lagging the rest of the nation in recovering from this recession, and is anticipated to continue to lag until at least 2012. This increase in minimum wage could set California back even further. Although a $0.50 increase may sound minimal in theory, the realistic impact is significant. For example, a small business, with 10 full-time, hourly employees who are paid minimum wage, will face an annual payroll increase of $10,400 in January 2012 due to the $0.50 increase. An increase in minimum wage would not only increase hourly employees’ wages, but salaried employees’ compensation as well. In order for employees to qualify as “exempt” under any of the six exemptions in California, they must meet the salarybasis test, which is two times the monthly minimum wage. If AB 10 is implemented, that amount in January 2012 will rise from an annual salary of at least $33,280 to $35,360, which is an increased cost to employers of $2,080 per exempt employee. This cost will also continue to increase for employers each year due to the proposed annual indexing.
Log on to www.SouthwestCA.biz for more information on the Chamber’s efforts to represent the interests of business at all levels of government. MAY • J u ne 201 1 | T e me cula Today | 19
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CSUSM at Temecula
Business AdministrAtion degree ProgrAms Coming Fall 2011 MBA and BSBA applications are now being accepted on a rolling-basis. The new and innovative business programs are a joint partnership between the College of Business Administration and Extended Learning at California State University San Marcos. Courses are offered on days and at times convenient for working professionals.
Master of Business Administration (MBA) The MBA graduate degree program is responsive to the requirements for successful managerial performance by providing the best in management education. The curriculum affords students the opportunity to earn their degree within just two years. Learn more online: www.csusm.edu/el/mba
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) The BSBA undergraduate degree program is designed to balance theory and application. The curriculum encompasses significant professional training, writing skills, presentation skills and group work skills. Students of this curriculum can earn their degree within just two and one half years culminating with the Senior Experience Program; an educational advantage unique to California State University San Marcos. Learn more online: www.csusm.edu/el/bsba
Apply today or for more information call: (951) 676-9254
Visit us on campus: 43890 Margarita Road, Temecula, CA 92592 We are looking forward to meeting you and answering your questions!
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Business & Employment Law Update
Employee “Retaliation” Lawsuits Against Employers on the Rise
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ost employee protection legislative schemes, such as those governing wages and barring discrimination, contain provisions prohibiting employers from engaging in “retaliation.” Retaliation occurs when an employer takes adverse action against an employee in response to that employee’s assertion of statutory rights. Prohibitions on retaliation seek to make employee protections meaningful, as employees would be reluctant to assert their rights if they could be fired (or otherwise treated adversely) for doing so.
offensive comment. Also last year, a jury awarded a police officer approximately $4 million in his retaliation suit, which claimed that he was fired for testifying in another officer’s wage case against the department.
For example, the California Labor Code prohibits employers from discharging or taking other adverse action against an employee who exercises her rights under the Code or participates as a witness in Labor Commissioner proceedings. The Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”), a federal legislative scheme governing wages, contains a similar provision.
Written by RAY A. MANDLEKAR
Employers should consult with employment counsel to better guard against retaliation claims. Careful handling of an employee’s assertion of statutory rights can sometimes prevent the claim from ever happening.
Employee retaliation claims against employers appear to be on the rise. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission recently reported that retaliation claims were the most frequently filed charge against employers in 2010, surpassing race discrimination as the leading category for the first time. Also, recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions in two high-profile retaliation cases will likely increase the filing of these claims. In one case, the Court allowed an employee to pursue a retaliation claim alleging that he was fired not for his own assertion of rights, but as the employer’s way of retaliating against his fiancée for her filing of a gender discrimination charge. The decision creates uncertainty for employers contemplating adverse action against an employee, if that employee has a close relationship with another who has asserted statutory rights. Taking adverse action against the former may be construed as indirect retaliation against the latter. In the other case, the Court ruled that the FLSA’s anti-retaliation provision protects employees who make merely verbal complaints about their wages, as opposed to written ones. This decision can create uncertainty for employers as well, as it may not always be clear that an employee’s verbal utterance is a serious assertion of statutory rights. Juries can be very receptive to retaliation claims. Late last year, a jury awarded a warehouse shopping chain worker almost $1 million on his retaliation claim. The employee had alleged that he was demoted in retaliation for complaining about an
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Starting a Business? You Need A Team of Advisors
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any small business owners, particularly in their formative years, wind up getting their business started right on the kitchen table. Driven more by the practical need for money to cover basic living expenses rather than sound business strategy, many of these newfound entrepreneurs trudge forward doing what they know works rather than being analytical and/or strategic. It is certainly possible to get away with this for a while, but at some point your business will stumble across growth obstacles without a trusted team of advisors backing you up. As a business person, I would argue you need the advice and guidance of the following four professions: 1) accountant 2) banker 3) insurance agent 4) lawyer. It’s your job to seek these people out and build meaningful relationships with them that will secure your business interests. Your accountant should have 10 to 20 years experience and an impressive resume that demonstrates significant experience representing small businesses. The guy that does your personal taxes every year is not always the best candidate for this position. Business tax law is complex and changes annually. Do not make the mistake of trying to be your own accountant. Your banker is the guy that is going to give you the credit you need to get through tight cash flow situations. You will need to purchase (and eventually replace) capital equipment, hire employees and purchase inventory. Some people have a rich uncle to do this for them but most do not. Building a healthy relationship with a banker makes the act of borrowing money much easier for most people. The best time to look for money is when you don’t need it. Your insurance agent will help protect your business from the multiple catastrophes of burglary, fire, flood and data loss in most cases. Finding someone you can trust to give you the best coverage at the fairest price is not easy. Make sure you can speak directly with the principal of the firm rather than one of his subordinates. You always want answers straight out the horse’s mouth.
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Finally, you need a lawyer to help get you through the legal paperwork associated with setting up a business properly. “Legalese” is a coded language most of the rest of us don’t speak. You need someone in your corner that will play the role of your sincere advocate.The sooner you establish this team, the better. Here is what you need to do: 1) Look for advisors with significant small business experience (10 – 20 years or more). 2) Ask for references and recommendations (and check them out). 3) Take each one out to dinner and see how comfortable you are with them. If he or she doesn’t have time for dinner, you know you are talking to the wrong person. 4) Test each advisor’s ability to quickly return telephone calls; fire those advisors that do not return your calls immediately. 5) Review your advisor team annually and consider bringing the team together once per year to discuss future planning for your business. Once your advisors know each other’s strengths and weaknesses, they will be better able to make strategic recommendations. Written by Frank P. Costabilo Jr., Perfecly Frank: a Business Column
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making lives better Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center Good health is always worth celebrating. The nonprofit Leapfrog Group, which compares hospital performance, named 16 of our medical centers—including Kaiser Permanente Riverside—to its national top hospital list. This elite group of 65 was selected from more than 1,200 hospitals nationwide. Being recognized for providing high-quality patient care is an honor. Contributing to the health of our communities is the real reward. For more information about the 2010 Leapfrog Top Hospitals Award, visit leapfroggroup.org.
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce celebrates each new member with a Ribbon Cutting ceremony. Or, if you are an existing member and move locations let the business community know with a ribbon cutting. Contact the Membership Department to learn more call 951-676-5090.
California T’s Screen Printing & Embroidery 42210 Roick Road Ste. 3 Temecula, CA 92590 (951)506-0600 www.CaliforniaTsInc.com
Motech Performance Myda Muckala 26871 Hobie Circle, Suite B9 Murrieta, CA 92562 (951)813-3550 www.Motech.us
Premier Business Centers Nancy Farely 41593 Winchester Road, Suite 200 Temecula, CA 92590 (951)375-4600 www.PBCenters.com
Twin Cities Benefits Kurt Shaffer 33175 Temecula Parkway Ste. 434 Temecula, CA 92592 (951)296-3611 www.TwinCitiesBenefits.com
Temecula Valley Convention & Visitors Camp Bow Wow & Home Buddies Lisa Haight Bureau (CVB) 42192 Sarah Way 28680 Mercedes Street Ste. A Temecula, CA 92590 Temecula, CA 92590 (951)506-0161 (951)491-6085 www.CampBowWow.com/Temecula www.TemeculaCVB.com
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Pacific Sales Kimberly Cranton 40480 Winchester Road Temecula, CA 92591 (951)296-9917 www.PacificSales.com
Taste of Temecula Ian Blarer 24909 Madison Avenue Unit 3522 Murrieta, CA 92562 (951)852-5532 www.TasteofTemecula.net
Direct Selling Women’s Alliance Bonnie Clark (951)506-6193 www.TemeculaDSWA.com
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Abbott Vascular Allie’s Party Equipment Rentals, Inc. Arthur Murray Dance Studio Bank of America Home Loans - Mike O’dell Baskin Robbins / TOGOS Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC CPL-Cable, Pipe & Leak Detection, Inc. CR & R Recycling and Refuse Service California Southwestern Insurance Agency California State University San Marcos Temecula Campus Carol’s Restaurant at Baily Winery Certified Folder Display Service, Inc. Community Little Book Inc. D.R. Frank & Associates Daniel E. Greene CPA Economic Development Corp. of Southwest California El Toro Genetics Equity Management Farmer’s Business Development Center Fish House Vera Cruz Five Rings Financial Garrett Group, LLC, The / Garrett Real Estate Services Granite Construction Co. Hall’s Plant Nursery Inn at Churon Winery Konica Minolta Business Solutions Kuebler & Associates, CPA’s Lamar Advertising Loma Linda University Medical Center,
Murrieta Markham Development Mgmt Group, Inc Massage Envy Maxim Healthcare Services Melody’s Ad Works, Inc. Merit Property Management, Inc. Miller-Jones Mortuary & Crematory - Sun City Money Matters Morrison McNabb Murrieta Day Spa Mythos Technology Navy Federal Credit Union New Vision Children’s Services Nothing Bundt Cakes - Temecula Oak Meadows Old Town Tire & Service LLC Our Nicholas Foundation PCS Building Maintenance PNC Mortgage Paulson Manufacturing Corportation Ponte Family Estate Winery Precision Door Service Promenade Temecula Protection One Pulido Cleaning & Restoration Ramona VNA & Hospice Rancho Ford Lincoln Mercury Rancon Real Estate - Sandy Tyler Richie’s Real American Diner RipTide Systems Robert Renzoni Vineyards San Diego Union-Tribune, The
Scarcella’s Italian Grill Soroptimist International of Tri-Valley Southwest California Pageants Southwest Healthcare System Spile, Siegal, Leff & Goor, LLP Spring Hill Suites By Marriott Stater Bros. Market, Benton Rd. Stater Bros. Market, Temecula Parkway Stuart B. Kincaid, MD, Facs Sunrise Dental / Parul Mehta DDS Swenson Advisors, LLP Temecula Citizen Corps Temecula Insider, The Temecula Murrieta Rescue Mission Temecula Realty / Hidden Market Realty Temecula Roofing Company Temecula Valley / So Cal Plumbing Temecula Valley Fire Equipment Company Temecula Valley Music for Young Children Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association Time Warner Media Sales Tri-Valley Pageants Video Adventures Vineyards at Old Town, The Visions of Opulence W.J. Bradley Mortgage Capital Corporation Wahoo’s Fish Taco Wholesale Mortgage Source Wilson Creek Winery Wine Company, The
Chamber Calendar May 2011 Tuesday, May 3 12pm – Power Networking Workshop
Wednesday, May 11 11am – Membership Committee Meeting
Wednesday, May 4 SBDC Counseling
Thursday, May 12 SCORE Counseling 4pm – Mega Mixer
Thursday, May 5 SCORE Counseling Friday, May 6 8am – Coffee Connection Tuesday, May 10 12pm – Business Success Forum – Understanding Your Cash Flow
Monday, May 16 12pm – Southwest California Legislative Council Tuesday, May 17 11:30am – Ambassador Luncheon
Wednesday, May 18 SBDC Counseling 5:30pm – Networking Mixer – Keyways Vineyard & Winery Thursday, May 19 SCORE Counseling QuickBook Counseling Friday, May 20 Wine Country Classic – Golf Tournament
Wednesday, May 25 7:30am – Networking Breakfast Thursday, May 26 7:30am – TVCC Board Meeting SCORE Counseling Monday, May 27 TVCC Office Closed
Saturday-Sunday, May 21-22 Free Ewaste Recycling Event – Promenade Temecula
Chamber Calendar June 2011 Thursday, June 9 8:30am – Legal Advice Seminar SCORE Counseling
Monday, June 20 12pm – Southwest California Legislative Council
Tuesday, June 14 12pm – Business Success Forum –HR Overview
Wednesday, June 22 7:30am – Networking Breakfast
Tuesday, June 7 11am – PNW2 – The Lab
Wednesday, June 15 SBDC Counseling 5:30pm – Networking Mixer – Pacific Sales
Thursday, June 23 7:30am – 2011 Economic Forecast SCORE Counseling
Wednesday, June 8 8am - Membership Committee 9am – QuickBooks for Beginners – SBDC Seminar
Thursday, June 16 QuickBooks Consultation 9am – Ambassador Training SCORE Counseling
Tuesday, June 28 9am – “How to Start Your Small Business” – SBDC Seminar
Wednesday, June 1 SBDC Counseling Thursday, June 2 SCORE Counseling 4pm – New Member Reception Friday, June 3 8am – Coffee Connection
Wednesday, June 29 SBDC Counseling Thursday, June 30 7:30am – TVCC Board Meeting SCORE Counseling
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A very special welcome Boarding/Petsitting Camp Bow Wow & Home Buddies Lisa Haight 42192 Sarah Way Temecula, CA 92590 (951)506-0161 www.CampBowWow.com/ Temecula Restaurant Charley’s Grilled Subs Brenda Anguiano 40820 Winchester Rd. C3 Temecula, CA 92591 (951)719-1511 Photography Cheri Wilson Photography Cheri Wilson 38365 Innovation Court #906 Temecula, CA 92563 (951)834-2612 Equipment Leasing DIY Tool Rental Joseph Luizzi Murrieta, CA 92562 (951)237-6111 Plumbing Family Plumbing Heating & Air, Inc. Jules Berck 34629 Foxberry Rd. Ste. 100 Winchester, CA 92596 (951)757-6282 www.866MyFamily.com Insurance Farmers Insurance Chris Lizarraga Agency Chris Lizarraga 1450 Iowa Ave. Ste 100 Riverside, CA 92507 (951)234-4720 www.CLFarmers.com
Limousines Star Limos Southern Chris Clark 30520 Rancho California Rd. 107-49 Temecula, CA 92591 (800)651-1749 www.StarLimosSouthern.com
Chiropractors Green Chiropractic Jeremy Green 43950 Margarita Rd. Ste. A Temecula, CA 92592 (951)230-8389 www.Green-Chiropractic.com
Non Profit Living Hope Faith Center Alnita Moore 32819 Temecula Parkway Ste. B Temecula, CA 92592 (951)302-6776 www.LivingHopeFaithcenter.com
Recycling Greenview Resource Management Khahn Bach 12345 E. Sauson Ave. Whittier, CA 90606 (562)912-1000 www.GreenviewResource.com
Advertising Open Jar Concepts Adam Warren 41661 Enterprise Circle North Ste. 111 Temecula, CA 92590 (951)296-9222 www.OpenJar.com
Moving & Storage Storage Mobility dba PODS Nikki Gonzales 710 Palmyrita Ste D. Riverside, CA 92507 (619)743-4511 www.PodsUS.com
IT Management Consultant Helixstorm, Inc. Aaron Schneider 42409 Winchester Road Temecula, CA 92590 (951)225-1456 www.Helixstorm.com
Dentists Petrol Orthodontics Candide Petrol 31537 Rancho Pueblo Ste. 205 Temecula, CA 92592 (951)302-5333 www.PetrolOrthodontics.com
Catering Temecula Catering Michael Cragg 27470 Jefferson Ave. Ste 2 Temecula, CA 92590 (951)553-4459 www.Temecula-Catering.com
Real Estate Heritage Properties and Investments Jennifer Goldstein 31045 Temecula Parkway #202 Temecula, CA 92592 (951)302-4496 www.HeritageInv.com
Insurance Ready Insure of Southern California Kathy Malone 41800 Enterprise Circle South, Ste. F Temecula, CA 92590 (951)296-1719 www.ReadyInsurance.com
Auto Sales Auto Sales Temecula Hyundai Jamey Watson 27430 Ynez Road Temecula, CA 92591 (951)699-6807 www.TemeculaHyundai.com
Air Conditioning / Heating Ion Mechanical, Inc. Jeff Newton 27665 Commerce Center Drive Temecula, CA 92590 (951)676-6226 www.IonMechanical.com Attorneys Law Office of Morton Grabel Morton Grabel 736 N. State Street, Ste 205 Hemet, CA 92543 (951)658-7000 www.MGrabel.com
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Real Estate Realty Executives Leslie Lawson 31213 Temecula Parkway Ste. 100 Temecula, CA 92592 (951)852-0080 www.RealtyExecutives.com/ LeslieLawson Transportation Red Top City Cab Nasir Safi 42410 Moraga Rd. #204 Temecula, CA 92591 (951)694-3333 www.RedTopCityCab.com
Shipping UPS Diane Gonzalez 3121 Jurupa Ontario, CA 91671 (949)337-7854 www.UPS.com Transportation Wright Care Mobility, Inc. Gary Wright Murrieta, CA 92562 (951)514-1632 www.TheWrightCareMobility.com
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The Temecula Valley Chamber of CommercE wins Award for Graphic Design
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n march, the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce 2011 Awards Gala invitation won a Silver Inland Empire ADDY Award. Justin Lawler, Graphic Director at the TVCC, created the “Victorian” themed invitation with inspiration from early 1920’s typography.
With over a hundred categories covering all aspects of advertising, the AAF-Inland Empire ADDYs are the advertising industry’s largest and most representative competition, attracting over 50,000 entries every year in local ADDY competitions. Concurrently, all across the country, local entrants vie for recognition as the very best in their markets. In addition for his work at the TVCC, Justin won three additional awards for his design work through his company, The Creative Bar. These included pieces from Monte De Oro Winery, Lucille’s Smokehouse BBQ, and the Temecula Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau. “We feel truly honored to be receiving such a prestigious award for the second year in a row. We are not only excited about one but we will be bringing home all four awards for our entries this year,” said Justin Lawler Partner & Creative Director, The Creative Bar. “We pride ourselves in our devotion to each individual project and feel privileged to have our work recognized by the industry as some of the best.”
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