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The Great Temecula Dine Out............................................... pg. 4 Wine & Bingo.................................................................................. pg. 5 2010 Awards Gala......................................................................... pg. 6 City Article...................................................................................... pg. 9
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Ribbon Cuttings......................................................................... pg. 10 New Members............................................................................... pg. 11 Calendar......................................................................................... pg. 18 VYP Launches New Site.......................................................... pg. 19 Directors
Nancy Austin, Grubb & Ellis Tony Berardino, Cornerstone E & S Insurance Services Dan Brunell, Dearborn West, LLC
26790 Ynez Court, Temecula, CA 92591 Phone: 951.676.5090 Fax: 951.694.0201 Email : info@temecula.org 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 — Stan Harter, Reid & Hellyer, A Professional Corporation
First Vice Chairman — Kelly Daniels Neu, Premier Marketing/Valley Events Second Vice Chairman — Isaac Lizarraga, Rancho Ford Lincoln Mercury Treasurer — Jerry Konchar, Pechanga Resort & Casino Secretary — Janet Scott, Bank of America
Ron Guerriero, Edge Development, Inc. Neerav Jadeja, Southwest Healthcare System Jeff Kurtz, The Promenade Temecula Shane Lesovsky, Temecula Valley Communications Suzanne Lingold, California State University San Marcos Paul Nolta, Small Business Development Center Tom Paradis, The Press-Enterprise Janese M. Reyes, Community Little Book Karen Roberts, Kaiser Permanente Bill Seltzer, Temecula Valley Golf School Jackie Steed, Clear Blue Promotions Roger Ziemer, The Gas Company
Management Team
Alice Sullivan, President CEO Laura Turnbow, Chief Operations Officer Kimberly Freize-Uhler, Membership Director Katie Edmonds, Membership Coordinator Yvonne Ruiz, Membership Coordinator Jennifer Cloud, Special Events Director Jeanette Kristensen, Resource Coordinator Lynn Collett, Resource Coordinator Emily Pulley, Communications Director Karen Ratkowski, Operations Assistant Justin Lawler, Creative Director Jeremy Harris, Legislative Council
Committees
Legislative Council Chair — Roger Ziemer, Southern California Gas Company Membership Services Chair — Adam Ruiz, AR Home Loans Direct, Inc. Co Chair — Jann Gentry – Gentry Studios Co Chair — Teresa Machado-Dancy – Keck Insurance Agency Business Development Resources Chair — Laura Bruno, Referral Institute VYP Chair — Tiffany Carreon, Computer Max Chair — Adam Ruiz, AR Home Loans Direct, Inc. Co-Chair — Emily Falappino, Grapeline Wine Country Shuttle Co-Chair — Nicole Albrecht, Financial Accounting Services, Inc Deadline for text is the 10th of the preceding month, and deadline for inserts is the 10th of the preceding month. Members wishing to submit articles for upcoming issues of Temecula Today, please submit to emily@temecula.org. Flyer insert: To reserve space for an insert, please call Alice Sullivan at 951.676.5090 For advertising opportunities please call Emily Pulley 951.676.5090
The opinions and views expressed in Temecula Today are those of the writer or person interviewed and are not necessarily those of the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce, its Officers or Board of Directors, the editor, or the advertisers in Temecula Today, The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce endorses no person, political candidate, or opinion unless specifically stated. The publisher accepts advertising on the condition that at no time shall the publisher’s liability exceed the cost of space involved, and the publisher is not liable for incidental or consequential damages.
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The Great Temecula Dine Out Thank you for Dining Local
Complete list of all TVCC restaurant members: Temecula Stage Stop
It’s no secret Temecula has many outstanding restaurants. But did you know that every dollar spent at a local eatery has a positive impact on our community 30 times over. Dining local support local businesses, helps keep residents employed and helps the community as a whole through your sales tax dollars. As a Chamber member it’s always important to support your fellow chamber members. Whether you have a lunch meeting, are celebrating with friends for a special occasion or need to bring home tonight’s meal, refer to your list of amazing restaurant members! Not only will you be supporting your fellow Chamber members, but you’ll be supporting your community and “Shopping Temecula First” .
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Taqueria Los Campeones Wild Mango A La Cuisine 7 Mares Restaurant McDonald’s Mr. Fennie’s Mobile BBQ & Catering HomeTown Buffet Michael’s Pizza Yogurt Factory A Touch of Soul Lunch Box Company Mr. You Chinese Food Yogurt Island Ernie B’s Jul’s BBQ & Dog House Mr. Shish Kabob The Blue Peacock Restaurant Creekside Grill @ Wilson Creek Winery Baskin Robbins / TOGOS Shakey’s Pizza Parlor Sizzler / BMW Mgmt Stadium Pizza - Redhawk Stadium Pizza - Jefferson Carl’s Jr. San Sai Japanese Grill Taps Fish House & Brewery Aztek Tacos Ruby Tuesday Delyte’s Fine Foods, Inc. Campinis Leonesse Cellars Rodrigo’s Mexican Grill Thornton Winery Corp Buffalo Wild Wings Souplantation The Edge Restaurant & Lounge, The Great Harvest Bread Co. RJ’s Sizzlin’ Steer Chick - Fil - A Melting Pot Restaurant Guadalajara Mexican Grill Barley & Hops Olde World Family Tavern The Bank of Mexican Food Francesca’s Italian Kitchen Pat & Oscar’s Restaurant Wahoo’s Fish Taco Scarcella’s Italian Grill Fish House Vera Cruz Richie’s Real American Diner Frankie’s Steak & Seafood Killarney’s Pub & Grill Harry’s Pacific Grill Baily’s Fine Dining & Front Street Bar & Grill Yard House In-N-Out Burger BJ’S Restaurant
Temecula Today Newsletter Online Version a Big Success! The Temecula Today newsletter is a 20 page, high-quality publication that is printed every other month. Over 1,400 copies of the newsletter are distributed to business members, City officials and local legislators. The online version of the Temecula Today is available on the Chamber website, www.temecula.org. Over the last year, the popularity of this online version has been on the rise. Over 12 months, each newsletter has received over 2,500 unique page views a month online. This is great news for our advertisers! With the online exposure, the audience you can reach with an ad in the Temecula Today newsletter has more than tripled in the last year! If you’d like more information about the Temecula Today newsletter or any of our advertising opportunities, contact Emily at 951-676-5090 or Emily@temecula.org.
Long-Time Chamber Member a Leader in the Community Abbott Vascular has been a TVCC member since 1983. This global, broad-based health care company is a top employer for the Temecula Valley and has given exponentially back to the community. Throughout their 120+ year history, the people of Abbott have been driven by a constant goal: to advance medical science to help people live healthier lives. As a mainstay of their heritage, it continues to drive their work. Today, more than 72,000 employees around the world share the passion for “Turning Science Into Caring.” It’s a commitment to focusing on what matters most: life and the potential it holds when people are feeling their best.
Winning in the Workplace Abbott has been recognized as a good place to work because they strive to provide an environment that enables employees to succeed. Abbott has received numerous local, national and international distinctions for their commitment to workplace excellence. Employee programs range from award winning health care benefits to a variety of convenience and wellness services and long-term retirement benefits. The Temecula Chamber would like to say “thank you” to Abbott for their continued support of the Chamber and the community!
Wine and Bingo is Back! in 2010
Join the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce for a fun night of Wine and BINGO on January 15 at Wilson Creek Winery. Mark it on your calendar...it’ll be here before you know it. Tickets are $25 Pre-sale, $30 at the door. This includes 3 Bingo cards and appetizers. Additional BINGO cards will be for sale at the event. Cash bar available. Sign-Up now at www.Temecula.org and come play for a chance to win the $300 Cash Prize. Sponsorship opportunities are available; please contact the Chamber directly at (951) 676-5090 for detailed information. Thank you to our sponsors: Wilson Creek Winery, Valley Events and Dr. Richard Uhler.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2009 NOMINEES
Each year the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce honors exceptional businesses, service/charitable organizations, and individuals with the title of Business, Service/Charitable Organization or Citizen of the Year, during the annual Awards Gala. Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce members nominated businesses and individuals they felt to be outstanding in their service to the community, business values, and leadership. Business, Service/charitable organization, and Citizen of the year will be announced at the Annual Awards Gala on Saturday, February 20, 2010 at Pechanga Resort & Casino. Congratulations to the following businesses and individuals on your nominations: Sterling Business of the Year Nominees A Grape Escape Balloon Adventure The Bank of Mexican Food Big Fogg, Inc. Camp Bow Wow Clear Blue Promotions *Great Harvest Bread Co. *Jul’s BBQ & Dog House Meridian Payroll Group Nimmo Construction PEAR Marketing & Public Relations Poindexter Consulting Group Referral Institute SoCal *State Farm Insurance Agent Julie Ngo
Safe Alternatives for Everyone, Inc. Wishes for Children Foundation Citizen of the Year Nominees Corinna Coram Leslie Doherty Dennis Fabozzi Kim Kelliher *Shane Lesovsky Julie Ngo Bruce Nimmo Vikita Poindexter Adam Ruiz *Jackie Steed Tammy Wilson The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce Awards Gala Silent Auction Committee has begun preparations for the 2010 event. The Awards Gala is the largest fundraiser for the Chamber. The funds raised from this event support the programs and services the Chamber offers to sustain and market the business community. We would like to offer you the opportunity to promote your business by contributing a product or service. Your company will receive recognition in the Silent Auction Program and your business name will be displayed in the Silent Auction area. If you are able to participate please contact the Chamber at (951) 676-5090.
Bronze Business of the Year Nominees Bank of Mexican Food Brighton Collectibles Commerce Bank of Temecula Valley Grapeline Wine Country Shuttle Keyways Vineyard & Winery LLC Massage Envy Ponte Family Estate Winery The Press-Enterprise
Thank you to our 2010 Awards Gala Sponsors Title Sponsor – Community Little Book, Inc. Premier Sponsor – Pechanga Resort & Casino Reception Sponsor – Abbott Vascular Program Sponsor – Kaiser Permanente Photography Sponsor – Southwest Healthcare System Entertainment Sponsor – Promenade Temecula Affiliate Sponsor – Domenigoni Barton Properties
Gold Business of the Year Nominees BJ’s Restaurant The Californian Office Depot
The event will take place Saturday, February 20, at Pechanga Resort & Casino. Reservations are now being accepted. The cost to attend is $125 per person or $1,150 for a corporate table of 10. Sponsorships are still available.
Platinum Business of the Year Nominees *Abbott Vascular JCPenney Kaiser Permanente *Paradise Chevrolet Cadillac *Pechanga Resort & Casino South Coast Winery Resort & Spa Southern California Gas Company Service/Charitable Organization of the Year Nominees Angels at Work *Boys & Girls Club of Southwest County Camp del Corazon Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley New Vision Children’s Services Oak Grove Center for Education, Treatment & the Arts Our Nicholas Foundation
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* As per nomination criteria, these businesses or individuals are not eligible based upon receiving an award within the last three years or participating as a TVCC board of director in 2009.
Wine Country Golf Classic
Offering you an alternative meeting destination Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce presents the 1st Annual Wine Country Classic on May 7, 2010 at Journey at Pechanga. It’s time to hit the course, golf course that is, and take care of business. It is a proven fact business and golf go hand in hand, offering businesses an opportunity to spend time with key business customers for 4 to 5 hours of undivided attention. Today’s business environment is quickly changing and few other environments offer such a great opportunity to build strong business relationships and foster networking. We invite you to join us for the all new Wine Country Classic, held at Journey, a world class golf course. Journey unwinds gracefully along a spectacular boulder strewn mountain with over 7 miles of cart paths. Journey presents an exhilarating “journey” that is sure to create the perfect environment for success.
Sponsorships are available at many levels. For more information on how to sponsor or golf contact Jennifer Cloud at 951-676-5090.
Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce presents... The Shades of Ireland
October 12 – 21, 2010 The Shades of Ireland trip will take place on October 12 – 21, 2010. The cost of the trip is $2,699 Double Occupancy, Single Occupancy is $3,099. The deadline to register is May 13, 2010. A $250 deposit is required to reserve your spot. Checks should be made payable to Collette Vacations. Price includes: Round Trip Air from San Diego Int’l Airport, Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges of $100 (subject to increase until paid in full), Hotel Transfers. Not included in price: Cancellation waiver and Insurance of $200 per person. Trip Highlights: Dublin • Irish Evening • Kilkenny • Waterford Crystal • Blarney Castle • Jaunting Car Ride* • Ring of Kerry • Killarney • Farm Visit • Limerick • Cliffs of Moher • Galway • Castle Stay Also included with the trip are 13 meals: 8 Breakfasts and 5 Dinners. For more information please contact Jennifer at (951) 676-5090. More information is available on www.temecula.org in the “In the News” section of the homepage.
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Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce presents... Annual Vote Record
The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce tracked 26 potential new state laws in 2009 that might have an impact on the Temecula Valley business community. The Chamber, through its regional business advocacy coalition, the Southwest California Legislative Council (SWCLC), discussed and took a position of support or opposition on each potential new law and communicated those positions with state legislators throughout 2009. The Chamber focused its efforts on some of the most controversial issues impacting business such as water and government regulations on business. “We have had another successful year of communicating our positions with our state elected officials and in turn they fought hard for us in the capitol in order to protect the business throughout Southwest California” stated Roger Ziemer Chairman of the SWCLC. “We will continue to work hard tracking potential new laws in 2010 and look forward to a healthy legislative year that will involve among other things; several ballot measures, continued water issues, healthcare and reviving our local economies,” continued Ziemer. The Chambers lobbied during the 2009 legislative session for our legislators to OPPOSE 12 potential new laws and SUPPORT 14 potential new laws. The Chambers’ official positions on each of the 26 bills have been available online at www.SouthwestCA.biz and will continue to raise awareness on particular harmful new laws by issuing call to action eALERTs via its advocacy website. The SWCLC looks forward to another productive legislative session in 2010.
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“The Chamber continues to track important issues that impact our local economy and we are ultimately responsible for holding our legislators accountable to how they vote in relationship to us,” Alice Sullivan, President and CEO of the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce. “Our legislators are very business friendly however, we need to remain vigilant in protecting our economic vitality as we move into what is expect to be a very busy legislative year in 2010,” continued Sullivan. To reach the “percentage FOR pro-jobs legislation,” the Chambers’ tallied the number of times our legislators voted for the Chambers’ position and divided that total by the total number of potential new laws in which each legislator voted. A potential new law is not figured into the vote record percentage if a legislator, for whatever reason, did not vote or if the potential new laws died before the legislator had an opportunity to vote. Log on for more information: www.SouthwestCA.biz for a complete list of the 2009 Vote Record. FOR pro-jobs legislation
AGAINST jobs legislation
Percentage FOR pro-jobs legislation
State Senator Dennis Hollingsworth
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State Senator John J. Benoit
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Assembly Member Kevin Jeffries
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Assembly Member Paul Cook
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Assembly Member Brian Nestande
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Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger
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Happy Birthday City of Temecula!
December 1st 2009 marked Temecula’s 20th Anniversary as a City Imagine driving past the corner of Winchester Road and seeing a large field instead of the newly expanded Promenade Mall. As you turn onto Ynez Road, you don’t see Costco, BJ’s Restaurant, Overland Bridge, or even the Abbott expansion… instead there are more fields. This was Temecula 20 years ago. As you can see today, Temecula has grown! December 1st 1989 marked Temecula’s first day as a City. As they say… from that date on the rest was history! Anyone can tell you that Temecula (and Riverside County in general) has experienced significant growth during the past twenty years. Despite this huge growth spurt, we have worked diligently to maintain that “small town feel”, despite our population growth from 25,000 residents at incorporation to over 100,000 today. Maintaining our “small town feel” while providing amenities and services that you would see in much larger Cities is part of what makes Temecula unique. During the past two decades, the City of Temecula has committed itself to quality and excellence in every facet of what we do, from policy decisions to development design standards, public infrastructure, and overall customer service. Temecula has stayed focused on building a City that our citizens can be proud of!
Temecula’s slogan of “Old Traditions and New Opportunities” is alive and well and has been a top priority since day one. Temecula has strived to create a future enriched with higher educational opportunities, maintaining the highest levels of public safety, expanded job growth, a wide variety of retail, food and entertainment opportunities, and keeping well maintained roads, landscaped medians, and beautiful parks at the forefront of our efforts. Community Special Events have become long time traditions that help to define who we are as a City and are important contributors to the high quality of life that our residents have come to know and love. As we reflect on our past accomplishments, we are thankful for the invaluable relationships created with our business community, local non-profits, and thousands of residents and volunteers who gave their heart and soul to Temecula, its people, and its causes. Without you, Temecula would not be who we are today. Together, we look towards a bright future and an amazing next 20 years! As the late Frank Sinatra sung “The best has yet to come!”
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Temecula Valley
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.
Cardmailbox.com Carrie Tomseth PO Box 1646 Temecula, CA 92593 (951)329-8080 www.CardMailbox.com
Tri Valley Pageants Lowona Crawford Murrieta, CA 92562 (951) 239-6516
Southwest California Pageants Anne Bowman Murrieta, CA 92562 (951) 541-9163 www.swcpageants.org
American AgCredit Dan Elder 42429 Winchester Road Temecula, CA 92590 (951) 296-0175 www.agloan.com
Home Smart Real Estate Liza Gomez, Realtor 41607 Margarita Road Ste. 102 Temecula, CA 92591 (951) 514-0534 www.homeswthome.com
Silpada Designs Aubra Beeman Murrieta, CA 92562 (951)775-1432 www.mysilpada.com/aubra.beeman
Michael’s Pizza Bejan Hendifar 43053 Margarita Rd. B101 Temecula, CA 92592 (951) 587-6553 www.MichaelsPizzaTemecula.com
American Laser Centers Jessica Hansen 41607 Margarita Rd. Ste. 100 Temecula, CA 92591 (951) 719-3233 www.AmericanLaser.com
Springhill Suites by Marriott 28220 Jefferson Avenue Temecula, CA 92590 (951) 699-4477 www.TemeculaSpringhill.com
EXCEED - 30 Years In Business Pamela Bestor 2050 Trumble Road Perris, CA 92543 (951) 634-4043 www.WeExceed.org
Wright Productions 28924 Old Town Front St. Ste. 105 Temecula, CA 92590 (951)699-3636 www.WrightProductions.com
Thank You 2009 Temecula Chamber ambassadors
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New Members
A Very Special Welcome Business Services Mymompreneur.com Holly Suso 31915 Rancho California Rd #200-301 Temecula, CA 92591 (408)667-9951
Import & Export Products & Services Bridge Consulting Group, Inc. Daniel Jeong 27475 Ynez Road #282 Temecula, CA 92591 (310)766-0690
Restaurant Michael’s Pizza Bejan Hendifar 43053 Margarita Rd. B101 Temecula, CA 92592 (951)587-6553
Architects Cornell Building and Design, Inc. Thomas Cornell 45240 Los Caballos Road Temecula, CA 92592 (951)303-6075 (951)303-8311
Food Services Whimsical Temecula Don Pham 40756 Winchester Rd. #220 Temecula, CA 92591 (951)296-1085 (949)528-2570
Event Planning & Coordination DalStarr Weddings & Events Dallas Nevin Menifee, CA 92584 (951)677-3047 (951)679-3196
Real Estate Home Smart Real Estate Liza Gomez 41607 Margarita Road Ste. 102 Temecula, CA 92591 (951)514-0534 (951)491-7874 Printing RR Donnelley Aaron Muther 40610 County Center Drive Temecula, CA 92591 (951)506-0788 (951)296-2891 Dentists Erich Herber DDS Erich Herber 39040 Sky Canyon Drive Murrieta, CA 92563 (951)317-2505 Attorneys - Civil Litigation Law Office of Eric Siegler Eric Siegler 28475 Old Town Front St. Ste. D Temecula, CA 92590 (951)795-8795 (951)587-6470 Management Consultant DJ’s Virtual Management Jeannette LeHoullier 27475 Ynez Rd. #164 Temecula, CA 92596 (800)488-0945 (800)488-0945 Tax Preparation Pay Less Tax Services Jason Shubin 43264 Business Park Dr. #101 Temecula, CA 92590 (951)695-2700 (951)695-2778 Pageants Tri-Valley Pageants Lowona Crawford Murrieta, CA 92562 (951)239-6516
Consultants Tierra Verde Gary Thornhill Temecula, CA 92592 (951)699-3747 (951)699-3759 Moving & Storage National Van Lines/Southern Cal Moving Ed Batto 28855 Chatham Lane Temecula, CA 92591 (951)520-8800 (951)520-8822
Wineries Longshadow Ranch Winery Tasting Room John Brodersen 39847 Calle Contento Temecula, CA 92591 (951)587-6221
Advertising Fox Flyer Distribution Rob Fox Murrieta, CA 92562 (951)294-0315 Tour Operators Temecula Press Tours Linda Kissam Murrieta, CA 92562 (951)526-4540 Travel Travelseeker4u Janine Elder 40675 California Oaks Rd. Suite C Murrieta, CA 92562 (951)461-7453 Government Relations / Marketing Howells Government Relations Jacqueline Howell Murrieta, CA 92563 (951)461-9074 (951)848-0988
Education Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac School Sr Esperanza Flores 32650 Avenida Lestonnac Temecula, CA 92592 (951)587-2505 Retail Big Horse Feed & Mercantile Rose Corona 33320 Temecula Parkway Temecula, CA 92592 (951)676-2544 (951)695-5202 Distributors Tensor ID Stacey Swall 41951 Remington Ave. Ste. 210 Temecula, CA 92590 (951)587-4299 (951)587-4118
Attorneys Southwick & Biondi, PLC Glen Biondi 25220 Hancock Ave. Ste 210 Murrieta, CA 92562 (951)695-2750 (951)461-1414 Video Production Wright Productions William Wright 28924 Old Town Front St. Ste. 105 Temecula, CA 92590 (951)699-3636 (951)699-3686 Hobby / Toys Hobby Town USA Bob Frank 27452 Jefferson Ave. Ste. 7 Temecula, CA 92590 (951)699-7432 Accounting / CPA’s Rachelle Rey, CPA Rachelle Rey Quail Valley, CA 92587 (760)889-2499 Marketing All About You Marketing Dawn Powell Winchester, CA 92596 (951)733-0172
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Renewing Members Thank You
BAS Security Big Apple Physicians C C & Company Inc. Californian, The Callaway Vineyard & Winery Camp del Corazon Campinis Central Security Services, Inc. Chicago Title Escrow Clear Blue Promotions Collette Vacations Custom Window Coverings Delyte’s Fine Foods, Inc. Destination Temecula Diaz Super Storage Dogtopia of Temecula Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District Europa Village Fast-teks On Site Computer Services Global Precision, Inc. Great Clips Green Acres Ranch, Inc. Hemet Hospice Home Living Solutions LLC HomeWoodWork.com Hopes Chest Co. In-N-Out Burger Joe Grays Plumbing KATY 101.3 FM Keck Insurance Agency Keyways Vineyard & Winery, LLC Kiwanis Club of Temecula Valley LoBue Laser & Eye Medical Centers, Inc.
Lonnie Smith Construction, Inc. Minuteman Press Mission Oaks National Bank Mortgage House, The National University North County Endocrine / AMCR Oasis Outsourcing, Inc. Paula L. Wilson, Inc Payroll Plus, Inc. Pet Medical Center Rancho Physical Therapy, Inc. Richie’s Real American Diner Scotts Company, The Sexton Advisory Group South Coast Winery Resort & Spa Southern California Edison Spine & Sport State Farm Insurance - Rick Douglas Stater Bros. Market Stater Bros. Market Sterling at Vintage Hills Sunbelt Business Brokers Temecula Eye Center, Optometry Temecula Flower Corral Temecula Valley Communications, Inc. (DBA TVC) Temecula Valley News Time Warner Media Sales Toyota of Temecula Valley University of Redlands, School of Business University of Phoenix
Shop Smart & Save
When You Shop Temecula First! The TVCC wants to help consumers and businesses alike to Shop Smart and Shop Temecula First ! The Chamber has partnered with Smart Card to offer members the chance to purchase a Smart Card at a discounted rate and take advantage of some great deals at many local businesses. Some of these great discounts include 10%+ off at local restaurants, big discounts at wineries and theme parks and much more! To purchase your card online Go to www. ShopSmartCard.com, choose “Temecula Valley Chamber” on the drop down menu and use the student name and coupon code, “TVCC.” Or you can stop by the Chamber office. For more information contact Kimberly at kuhler@temecula.org.
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Riverside County Third District
Economic Development Agency Forum & Breakfast Fundraiser The Riverside County Economic Development Agency presents the Third District Economic Development Forum featuring keynote speakers, Supervisor Jeff Stone, along with Rob Field, Director County Executive Officer/EDA at Pechanga Resort & Casino, February 4, 2010 from 7:30 am – 10am. The Forum will highlight Supervisor Stone’s accomplishments as well as his vision for the future. Rob Field of the Economic Development Agency will discuss agency activity countywide and will address its goals and mission for the upcoming year. The event is a fundraiser for the Anza Valley, Canyon Lake, Hemet/San Jacinto Valley, Idyllwild, Menifee Valley, Murrieta, San Jacinto, and Temecula Valley Chambers of Commerce. We anticipate more than 600 attendees for this memorable breakfast event. As an entity that invests in the future of the 3rd District, we invite you to join Supervisor Stone and Riverside County EDA to sponsor this exciting event. For more information about sponsorships, please contact Mike Williams at (951) 686-1996 or log into www.rivcothirddistrictforum.org.
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Abraham Lincoln Traveling Exhibit
Opens at Grace Mellman Library in Temecula Dec. 31 A world-class traveling exhibit featuring reproduction artifacts from the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield, Illinois is coming to the Grace Mellman Library from Dec. 31-Jan. 20. The Grace Mellman Library is located at 41000 County Center Drive. The exhibit is in the rotunda and is open during regular library hours. Admission is free. The Friends of the Temecula Libraries brought the exhibit to Temecula as part of the Temecula Reads! Lincoln year-long literacy and education program which celebrates Abraham Lincoln during the 200th anniversary year of his birth. The following are the Temecula Reads! Lincoln final events: Sunday, Dec. 27, 2009, 1:30 p.m. at the Temecula Public Library on Pauba Road : Lincoln Movie Matinee. Thursday, Dec. 31, at the Grace Mellman Library: Exhibit opens. Reading of the Emancipation Proclamation takes place at noon. Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. at the Grace Mellman Library: Exhibit Reception and Reopening Celebration of the Grace Mellman Library, featuring Lincoln impersonator William Peck. (The library was temporarily closed for renovations.)
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum created the traveling exhibit to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Lincoln ’s birth. Financial support came from the “We, the People” program of the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation and the History Channel. The exhibit is being displayed in 40 public libraries and historical societies around the nation through September 2010. The exhibit covers Lincoln’s childhood; his self-education; his careers as a surveyor and lawyer; his family life; the Lincoln-Douglas Debates; the 1860 Presidential election; the Civil War; the 13th Amendment; the Emancipation Proclamation; his assassination; and other important events in Lincoln’s life. The reproduction artifacts on display, all modeled from originals in the Presidential Library and Museum, include: Lincoln’s favorite books; his son Tad’s toy cannon; the nameplate from his Springfield home; his stovepipe hat, which he used like a briefcase to hold important papers; a presidential campaign banner; an axe that Lincoln used to chop wood; the bloody gloves found in Lincoln’s pocket the night of his assassination; and many other unique and interesting items. For more information please visit www.PresidentLincoln.org
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TVCC Calendar January 2010 Friday, January 1, 2010 New Year’s Day Office Closed
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