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26790 Ynez Court, Temecula, CA 92591 Phone: 951.676.5090 Fax: 951.694.0201 Email : info@temecula.org www.temecula.org Officers
Chairman of the Board: Jeff Kurtz, Promenade Temecula First Vice Chairman of the Board: Jerry Konchar, Pechanga Development Corporation Second Vice Chairman of the Board: Brian Conners, Southwest Healthcare System Treasurer: Leslie Doherty, Leslie Doherty CPA Secretary: Janet Scott, iMortgage
Directors
Tony Berardino, Cornerstone E & S Services Tom DeMott, Temecula Creek Inn LouEllen Ficke, Commerce Bank of Temecula Valley Kimberly Freize-Uhler, Clear Blue Promotions Jann Gentry, Gentry Studios Jeremy Goldman, Southern California Edison Kim Kelliher, The Grapeline Wine Country Shuttle Soledad Escobedo, Pacific Western Bank Suzanne Lingold, California State University San Marcos Crystal Magon, South Coast Winery Resort & Spa Tammy Marine, Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley Paul Nolta, Inland Empire Small Business Development Resource Center Jeff Powell, Abbott Vascular Rick Rawson, Loma Linda University Medical Center, Murrieta Janese M. Reyes, Community Little Book Robert Rosenstein, The Law Offices of Rosenstein & Hitzeman, AAPLC Al Rubio, DCH Auto Group Temecula Jackie Steed, WFG National Title Company Lori Marruffo, Virtual Outsourcing Solutions
Management Team
Alice Sullivan, President CEO Laura Turnbow, Chief Operations Officer Katie Cook, Membership Director Katy Winston, Membership/VYP Coordinator Jennifer Cloud, Special Events Director Brooke Nunn, Special Events Coordinator Candice Russell, Events Cordinater Anneke Pyle, Director of Public Relations Jeanette Kristensen, Resource Coordinator Lynn Collett, Resource Coordinator
Committees
SWC Legislative Council Chair — Alex Braicovich, CR&R Consultant — Gene Wunderlich Membership Services Chair — Robin Johnson, Law offices of Robin Johnson SC Manufacturing Council Chair — Jeff Powell & Jim Oesterling, Abbott Vascular VYP
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The office market in the state continues to flourish. Employment in the construction of nonresidential buildings is up a whopping 9.6% from a year ago. The office market is tightest in San Francisco where the vacancy rate is just 11.7%, considerably lower than the nation’s 16.7%. Demand remains strong in the San Francisco market, as the tech sector continues to snap up large swathes of space, with notable large leases from Salesforce, Uber, Yelp and Pinterest. In addition to high rents, another threat to the San Francisco office market is Prop M, which limits the amount of office space that can be built in the city. There appear to be some ways to temporarily work around this cap, but the pace of building has been strong and the current limit of 875,000-square-feet per year is unlikely to allow for supply to keep up with demand and could push rents even higher. With an office vacancy rate of 17.7%, San Jose has more supply than the markets along the Peninsula. Activity in Silicon Valley, however, is still quite high. About 3 million square feet of space is under construction in Santa Clara-Sunnyvale and another 1 million square feet in Cupertino. The new supply is doing little to alleviate demand. The vacancy rate has come down considerably from recent highs over the past couple of years. Although we remain constructive on the metro area, demand slipped some in the fourth quarter, which may point to some of the competition Silicon Valley is facing from San Francisco and elsewhere. Demand for office space in Southern California has been considerably softer. Los Angeles has only recently started to improve. Although there are some sizable projects under construction, including about 500,000 square feet in downtown and another 300,000 square feet in LAX/El Segundo and Long Beach. Los Angeles’s broader economic recovery has been more modest than in other parts of the state. While more modest than the Bay Area, the creative sector has been vibrant throughout Southern California, particularly companies producing digital entertainment content. Some of that work is beginning to come downtown. The office vacancy rate in Los Angeles is slightly below the national average and rents are increasing, which could help spur some more construction. Moreover, there has been a great deal of 4 | Temec ul a To day | May • J u n e 2 0 1 5
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For years California has been the state to flock to, with its shimmering coastline, magnificent redwood trees, rolling vineyards, and abundant farmland, it has been the symbol of economic success and possibility, but that promise of possibility is slowly diminishing by a punishing drought. Governor Jerry Brown has ordered California’s first every mandatory water restriction, a 25 percent cut in water consumption. Brown stated, “The State Water Resources Control Board (Water Board) shall impose restrictions to achieve a statewide 25% reduction in potable urban water usage thorough February 28, 2016. These restrictions should consider the relative per capita water usage of each water suppliers’ service area, and require that those areas with high per capita use achieve proportionally greater reductions than those with low use. The California Public Utilities Commission is requested to take similar action to investor-owned utilities providing water services. The Water Board shall impose restrictions to require that commercial, industrial, and institutional properties, such as campuses, golf courses, and cemeteries, immediately implement water efficiency measures to reduce potable water usage in an amount consistent with the reduction targets mandated by Directive 2 of this Executive Order.” (Executive Order B-2915) With this announcement the state is entering uncharted territory, which raises fundamental questions about what life in California will be like in the years ahead, and even whether this state faces the prospect of people leaving for wetter climates. The biggest change coming out of Brown’s order is a call for water agencies to implement new pricing models for consumers.
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Happy’s on Main Street Cafe 42031 Main Street, Ste. A (951) 699-4130
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PSA Insurance 27292 Via Industria, Ste. A (951) 694-0625 www.PSAInsurance.com
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New members Academy Mortgage 43471 Ridge Park Drive, #C Temecula, CA 92590 (951) 694-3300 www.AcademyMortgage.com Category: Real Estate Mortgage Loans
Burgers & Beer 41577 Margarita Road Temecula, CA 92591 (760) 899-9399 www.BurgersAndBeer.com Category: Restaurant
Acappella Hair Design & Color Studio 28780 Front Street, Ste. C6 Temecula, CA 92590 (951) 676-5980 www.AcappellaSalon.com Category: Beauty Salon / Hairstylists
Chaparral Self Storage 27380 Nicolas Road Temecula, CA 92591 (951) 699-4119 www.ChaparralSelfStorage.com Category: Storage
Administrative Design Oceanside, CA 92058 (760) 659-3751 www.AdministrativeDesign.com Category: Employment
Club Matrix Productions Temecula, CA 92592 (619) 616-8238 Category: Marketing
Amani Boutique 17600 Collier Avenue, #D131 Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 (951) 471-3454 Category: Clothing American Spine & Pain Med Group 39765 Date Street, #101 Murrieta, CA 92563 (951) 734-7246 www.PainMedGroup.com Category: Medical - Pain Management America’s Destination Pen Pals 29910-G #237 Murrieta Hot Springs Rd Murrieta, CA 92563 (951) 696-1515 www.AmericasDestinationPenPals.com Category: Education
Dan William Pynn Insurance Agency, LLC 42103 Rio Nedo, #107 Temecula, CA 92591 (951) 239-0038 www.PynnInsurance.com Category: Insurance - Business/ Commercial Effinger Communications Temecula, CA 92592 (951) 514-5699 www.EffingerCommunications.com Category: Marketing Communications Front Street Plaza 28693 Old Town Front Street, Ste. 300 Temecula, CA 92590 (951) 297-9191 www.FrontStPlaza.com
Andrea Aston Attorney at Law 5256 S. Mission Road, Ste. 1010 Bonsall, CA 92003 (760) 758-1565 www.TrustAndEstateLawyer.net Category: Attorneys
GFDM Web Design & Marketing 41135 Sandalwood Circle, Ste. A Murrieta, CA 92562 (951) 677-2424 www.GameFlashDM.com Category: Website Design
ARCO - AM/PM 41555 Winchester Road Temecula, CA 92590 (951) 296-3038 Category: Gas Station
Horizon Resources, Inc. 2260 Rutherford Road, Ste. 110 Carlsbad, CA 92008 (760) 692-5205 www.HorizonResourcesInc.com Category: Real Estate Commercial / Industrial
Arent Fox, LLP Temecula, CA 92592 (213) 443-7548 www.ArentFox.com Category: Attorneys Bangkok Chef Restaurant 27451 Jefferson Avenue Temecula, CA 92590 (951) 676-6768 www.BangkokChefRestaurant.com Category: Restaurant Battery Systems 26586 Jefferson Avenue, Ste. C Murrieta, CA 92562 (951) 894-2960 www.BatterySystems.net Category: Batteries BizBeats Advertising & Web Design PO Box 891152 Temecula, CA 92589 (951) 638-3680 www.BizBeats.com Category: Advertising - Directory & Guide
Jefferson Creek Plaza 27311 Jefferson Avenue, C-103 Temecula, CA 92590 (925) 890-8177 Category: Shopping Center Kalifornia Distilleries, Inc. 40880 County Center Drive, Ste. P Temecula, CA 92591 (951) 239-5183 www.KaliforniaDistilleries.com Category: Breweries Kimberly Ogden Photography Newborn and Baby Portraiture 33041 Embassy Avenue Temecula, CA 92592 (951) 302-1537 http://KimberlyOgden.com Category: Photography LA Crawfish 40788 Winchester Road, Ste. C Temecula, CA 92591 (951) 296-3030
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www.TheLACrawfish.com Category: Restaurant LogiPath Solutions, LLC 43264 Business Park Drive, #106 Temecula, CA 92590 (951) 383-4212 www.LogiPathSolutions.com Category: Business Coach Los Angeles SEO PRO Results 907 S Hill St #101 Los Angeles, CA 90015 (213) 204-6244 www.LosAngelesSEOProResults.com Category: SEO MoreStars 41700 Ivy Street Murrieta, CA 92562 (951) 299-0123 www.MoreStars.com Category: Marketing OctoClean 3357 Chicago Avenue Riverside, CA 92507 (951) 300-1152 www.OctoClean.com Category: Janitorial Service Commercial and Residential Cleaning POW Medical 32827 Temecula Parkway Temecula, CA 92592 (951) 302-2000 www.POWMedical.com Category: Medical Primerica - Leticia Chavarria 27470 Jefferson Avenue, Ste. 5A Temecula, CA 92590 (951) 704-4389 Category: Financial Services Pro Auto Collision 42011 Avenida Alvarado, Ste. E Temecula, CA 92590 (951) 296-3373 Category: Auto Repair Ranked Fame 43200 Business Park Drive Temecula, CA 92590 (909) 286-1947 www.RankedFame.com Category: Entertainment Reality Rally Temecula, CA 92591 (781) 962-8234 www.RealityRally.com Category: Fundraising REC Consulting, Inc. 2442 2nd Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 232-9200 www.REC-Consultants.com Category: Consultants Redhawk Mechanical Temecula, CA 92592 (951) 265-3404 www.RedhawkMechanical.com Category: Air Conditioning / Heating Revved Up Nutrition 30535 Temecula Parkway Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 506-7777 www.SimplyHealthyClubs.com Category: Nutrition Salon Bel Fiore 33321 Temecula Parkway, Ste. 101 Temecula, CA 92592 (951) 395-0177 (salon) www.SalonBelFiore.com Category: Beauty Salon / Hairstylists San Diego County Apartment Association 5675 Ruffin Road, Ste. 310 San Diego, CA 92123 (858) 278-8070 www.sdcaa.com Category: Real Estate Trade Organization Daniel Stafford Temecula, CA 92591 (815) 483-8878 Category: Individual Swarovski 40820 Winchester Road, Ste. 1550 Temecula, CA 92591 (951) 719-3735 Category: Jewelry Temecula Wine & Beer Garden 28464 Old Town Front Street, Ste. D Temecula, CA 92590 (951) 506-4474 TemeculaWineAndBeerGarden.com Category: Wineries Thrivent Financial 28780 Single Oak Drive, Ste. 250 Temecula, CA 92590 (951) 676-6450 Category: Financial Advisor/Planning Tupperware - Cutting Edge Enterprise Menifee, CA 92586 (909) 957-4489 Category: Kitchen Accessories Vein Clinic of Temecula Valley, The 24640 Jefferson Avenue, Ste. 105 Murrieta, CA 92562 (951) 600-9111 www.FabulousLegs.com Category: Health Care Services Vineyard Notary Temecula, CA 92591 (951) 704-6548 www.VineyardNotary.com Category: Notary Public Which Wich 32140 Temecula Parkway, Ste. J102 Temecula, CA 92592 (951) 760-2055 Category: Restaurant World Pay 24120 Adams Avenue Murrieta, CA 92562 (951) 775-4697 www.WorldPay.com Category: Credit Card Processing
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Roncone Orthodontics
Carol’s Restaurant at Baily Winery
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New Day Solar
San Diego County Credit Union
GRE Land &Commerical Real Estate
Nothing Bundt Cakes - Temecula
Shafer &MacRae, CPA’s
Pacific Dental Group & Orthodontics
Superior Restoration
Home Perfect Carpet & Tile Cleaning, Inc. / Home Perfect Emergency Services
Peg McLaughlin Paralegal & LDA Services
Temecula Carpets, Inc.
La Masters of Fine Jewelry La Quinta Inn & Suites
Rady Children’s Hospital / Rady Children’s Healthcare
Lamar Advertising
Rancho California Auto Collision
Law Office of Robin Johnson
Rancon Real Estate - Sandy Tyler
Certified Folder Display Service, Inc. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Competitive Edge Construction, Inc. Corman Leigh CR & R Environmental Services Crescent Heights Apartments Daniel E. Greene CPA David & Karen La Pointe – La Pointe Wealth Management Econ.Dev.Corp. of Southwest California Elyse Reuben Custom Couture European Autowerks / Quality 1 Auto Service, Inc. The Everzocial Group, LLC Extreme Signs & Graphics Fallbrook Country Inn First Service Residential
C h a m b e r Friday, May 1 8:00-9:30am Coffee Connection @TVCC Tuesday, May 5 12:00-1:30pm- Power Networking Workshop @TVCC Thursday, May 7 8:00-9:00am Ambassador Training @ TVCC Friday, May 8 9:00-11:00am- Professional Development Series “It’s All About the Customer” Closing Customers (Sales) at TVE2, 43200 Business Park Dr, Temecula, CA Tuesday, May 12 12:00-1:30pm Business
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C a l e n d a r Encounter “How To Drive Sales On Auto Pilot” @TVCC Wednesday, May 13 8:00-9:00am Membership Committee Meeting @ TVCC Thursday, May 14 9:00-12:00pm SBDC Seminar, “Certifications for your Business & 8(a) Application” @TVE2, 43200 Business Park Dr, Temecula, CA 9:00-10:30am City Walk - Visit local business meet @TVCC 1:00-2:30pm City Walk - Visit local business meet @TVCC Monday, May 18 12:00-1:00pm Southwest
C a l e n d a r Encounter “Practical Techniques for Communicating Through Conflict@TVCC Wednesday, June 10 7:30-10:00am- Economic Forecast @South Coast Winery Resort & Spa, 34843 Rancho California Rd, Temecula, CA Thursday, June 11 9:00-12:00pm SBDC Seminar “Loans for Your Business” @ TVE2, 43200 Business Park Dr, Temecula, CA
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Redhawk Auto Service RipTide Systems
Temecula 24 Hour Urgent Care
Temecula Valley Music for Young Children Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association Third Street Smokehouse Vintage View Apartments White Van Real Estate Services Wilson Creek Manor Wilson Creek Winery
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California Legislative Council @ MSJC, 28237 La Piedra Rd, Room #805, Menifee, CA Wednesday, May 20 5:30-7:30pm Mixer @California State University San Marcos - Temecula Campus, 43890 Margarita Rd Temecula, CA 92592 Friday, May 22 9:00-11:00am Professional Development Series “It’s All About the Customer” Managing Customers @TVE2, 43200 Business Park Dr, Temecula, CA
11:30-1pm Ambassador Luncheon @TVCC 5:30-7:30pm VYP Mixer @Wilson Creek Manor, 35250 Loma Ventoso Ln, Temecula, CA Wednesday, May 27 7:30-9:15am Morning Mixer @ BJ’s Restaurant, 26500 Ynez Rd, Temecula, CA Thursday, May 28 7:30-10:00am State of the City @ Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula, CA
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“Open for Business” What You Need to Know About Starting Your Business @TVCC Friday, June 19 10:00am Wine Country Classic Golf Tournament @Temecula Creek Inn, 44501 Rainbow Canyon Rd, Temecula, CA Tuesday, June 23 5:30-7:30pm VYP Mixer @Uptown Tavern, 27911 Jefferson Ave, Temecula, CA
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Since its incorporation in 1989, Temecula has experienced tremendous growth. The city of Temecula welcomes all new businesses to the community and is ready to support your business throughout the development and implementation processes. The goal to establishing a growing economy is to create a critical link between the local city government and the business community. The main focus of the economic development division is to assist in the development and growth of new and existing businesses. In doing so we strive to empower of all businesses in order to strengthen their business capability and survivability. Below you will find out what each division of the City of Temecula does and how they may be of assistance to you and your business. Development Services is a multi-disciplinary department providing a range of planning and development services to citizens, elected officials, appointed boards, commissions, and City Departments. This is accomplished by promoting positive community and economic development within the City. Additionally, ensuring that all development is consistent with the Municipal and Building Codes, the goals of the community, life safety, and neighborhood preservation. This includes adequate affordable housing and providing social service programs.
innovation, and accountability to our departmental partners. Responsibilities include planning, developing, implementing, supporting the technology systems and networks and use of Media Services to increase community involvement throughout the City of Temecula. The mission of the City Clerk’s Department is to serve as the Clerk to the Temecula City Council by managing, disseminating and maintaining the public records of the City Council; maintaining custody of the City Seal; authenticating official papers and instruments requiring certification; providing technical and clerical services for meetings; keeping all ordinances, resolutions, rules, and regulations for all City agencies; and conducting all elections for the City of Temecula in accordance with the City Municipal Code and the laws of the State. The Community Services Department is dedicated to providing an award winning complement of recreational and cultural programs, community and human services and special events activities aimed at enhancing the high quality of life of our youth, adults, seniors and special needs population-- we create community through people, parks and programs.
The Building and Safety Department is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the uniform codes pertaining to Federal, State and City adopted laws and ordinances. This responsibility includes meeting state mandates to assure all structures meet or exceed the minimum life safety standards of the codes, laws and ordinances. The Building Department assures that these standards are achieved by providing organized procedures and processes for reviewing and approving plans and specifications, issuing permits, and making field inspections.
The mission of the Public Works Department is to provide quality services that support the infrastructure demands of the City of Temecula and enhance the safety, welfare and aesthetic environment of the residents, businesses and visitors. This is accomplished through the development and maintenance of City streets, sidewalks, traffic systems, bike lanes, parks, buildings, trails and drainage facilities; professional engineering oversight of public and private improvement projects; and implementation of erosion/sediment controls and storm water quality measures.
The mission of the Temecula Fire Prevention Bureau is to preserve and enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Temecula through the application of a comprehensive fire and hazard prevention program.
For more information on Temecula’s economic development, please contact Christine Damko, Economic Development Analyst at christine. damko@cityoftemecula.org or call 951-693-3952.
The Information Technology department serves our community by researching, developing, implementing and supporting effective and innovative use of technology through teamwork, collaboration,
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2 0 1 5 S t a t e o f t h e C i t y Add r e s s The 2015 State of the City Address will take place Thursday, May 28, 2015 at Pechanga Resort & Casino. During this event the honorable Mayor of Temecula, Jeff Comerchero will discuss the current achievements of the city, as well as projections for the forthcoming and future years. The theme of this year’s State of the City Address is “Temecula Has Heart…Because Nice Matters”. This is in support of Mayor Jeff Comerchero’s initiative to spotlight an important message that is deeply rooted in the hearts of Temecula: KINDNESS. Mayor Comerchero stated, “It’s clear that kindness is prevalent throughout Temecula—it’s an attribute that makes our City so very special so we are spotlighting it this year in unison with our residents, businesses and School District.” This event is always a sell out with over 500 City Officials and guests in attendance for the presentation. This Year each attendee will recieve a $10 Promenade Gift Card. “It is once again an honor to serve as the City of Temecula’s Mayor. Temecula is a beautiful City built strong by a community with heartfelt commitment to creating an excellent quality of life. Together, we are partners in our success. As we look ahead to a future of continued promise, there is one common component unique among Temecula’s businesses, stakeholders, residents and leaders: HEART. We are a community with passion …and also compassion. The strength of our City lies in the fact that “Temecula Has Heart.” Please join me for the 2015 Temecula State of the City.” Jeff Comerchero, Mayor Event Itinerary: 7:30 – Breakfast & Art Exhibition 7:50 – Welcome 8:00 – Honorable Mayor Jeff Comerchero’s presentation 9:30 – Conclusion Tickets are $40 per person and $500 for a Corporate Table of 10 For more information contact the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce at (951) 676-5090 or visit www.temecula.org
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off to the races in sacramento More than 2,300 bills have been introduced in the California Legislature for the 2015 session. That’s 2,300 new attempts to tax, regulate or otherwise impact how you live and how you run your business. The Southwest California Legislative Council, your voice in Sacramento, has been busy studying these bills and letting lawmakers know how we feel. The Council, made up of representatives from six area Chambers of Commerce, have adopted positions on 18 bills already, and the legislative year has just started. Some of the bills you may want to watch out for include: • SB 3 (Leno). Not satisfied with the 20% increase mandated last year raising wages to $9/hr and $10 on 1/1/2016, Mr. Leno wants to accelerate that and bump the minimum to $11 in 2016 and $13 by July 2017. After that there would be automatic annual raises set to the Consumer Price Index (or more), in perpetuity. The SWCLC doesn’t believe that’s good either for businesses or for employees just trying to start up the job ladder and we have OPPOSED this bill. • AB 1038 (Jones). Local Assembly Member Brian Jones has again introduced a bill that would allow employees to request an employee-selected work schedule that would allow them to work 10 hour days for 40 hour work weeks without the employer having to pay overtime. While a flexible work schedule is ideal for many types of businesses, the true benefit it to employees. It allows them to enjoy three day weekends, spend much-needed time with their families, lessen traffic congestion on our crowded roads and highways, and time to attending to other important family matters, medical visits, etc. without taking time off work. The SWCLC thinks this makes a lot of sense and voted to SUPPORT this bill. • AB 67 (Gonzalez). But while Mr. Jones would like to provide more flexibility to employees and employers, Mr. Gonzalez would like to further restrict it by mandating an employer pay double for ‘family’ holidays, currently defined as Christmas and Thanksgiving. Got employees for whom those two days are no 1 4 | Temecul a To day | May • J u n e 2 0 1 5
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• SB 67 (Galgiani) and AB 1525 (Jones). Most people, especially small business owners, agree that ADA compliance nuisance lawsuits have gotten way out of hand. These two bills, among others we have yet to consider, would help reign in these nuisance lawsuits by requiring sufficient advance notice of infractions, sufficient time to effect any repairs that might actually be required, remittance of 75% of the fee from the filing party back to the state (there goes that profit motive) and a requirement that there actually be a damaged party. This step alone would prevent attorneys from simply paging down a phone directory and firing off extortion demands to every restaurant or flower shop or real estate office on the list. We like bills that make your life easier and, while we fully support access for the disabled, California has tied ADA compliance to the Unruh Act. That act is aimed at discriminatory practices and this linkage has made a mockery of the intent of the ADA compliance bill while not actually helping people with disabilities. The SWCLC strongly SUPPORTS these bills. Well, that’s a small sample of what’s in store for us this year. The Southwest California Legislative Council is an important member benefit of Chamber membership giving you an active voice in how Sacramento treats you. We invite you to get involved, attend our monthly meetings and let us know when a particular bill comes along that would either help or harm your business. The Council meets the 3rd Monday of each month at noon. This year we’re in the library at Mt. San Jacinto campus in Menifee. Hope to see you there. Written by Gene Wunderlich, Southwest County Legislative Council.
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christen artino with temecula valley real estate Christen and her family moved to Temecula in 2008 after living in San Diego her whole life. She fell in love with the city of Temecula and decided that it was time to grow in the community and what better way to do so than helping people buy and sell homes!
selling real estate. Christen joined The Chamber of Commerce in 2012 and shortly after became a part of VYP. “Surrounding myself with like minded individuals in VYP who genuinely want to help others succeed is why I am part of this organization-it’s a win-win.”
Since 2012 she has worked closely with clients to tailor their experience to meet their needs and guide them through the process of buying and
june Featured Member Kirk Medeiros with Markham Development M a n a g e m e n t G r o u p, I n c . Kirk began working for Markham Development Management Group, Inc. (MDMG) in March 2013 as a project engineer. Markham Development Management Group, Inc. is a multidisciplinary land planning and civil engineering firm. Founded in 1981, the firm has been at the forefront of the explosive growth in Riverside County. Providing services in land planning, civil engineering, direct consultant services, environmental planning,
governmental relations coordination and total development management. With the help from Larry Markham and the MDMG family, he is pursuing his Civil Engineer Registration and will be taking the Registration Exam in October 2015.
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Back by popular demand, the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce is hosting the incredible trip, Mission to China! The Chamber will once again partner with Citslinc International Inc., who works with over 800 chambers in the US and Canada to send over 20,000 people annually to visit China. During this tour you will visit memorable sites, both ancient and modern, and enjoy a multitude of unforgettable experiences. Trip highlights are Beijing, Tian An Men Square, The Great Wall, Lingering Gardens, Suzhou, National Embroidery Institute, Hangzhou and Shanghai. The Mission to China trip will have you departing on October 20, 2015 and returning on October 28, 2015. The cost of this 9-day trip is
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$2,399 per person based on double occupancy. There is an optional tour for additional $500 to Xi’an to see the Terra Cotta Warriors. Trip amenities include three meals a day, roundtrip international airfare, 5-star or 4-star hotel accommodations, transportation to & from the LAX airport, deluxe tour bus, English speaking tour guides and admission tickets to tourist attractions. Register today for this amazing trip! A $300 deposit is due at time of registration. The trip deadline and full balance is due by July 24, 2015. Hurry and make your reservation! Space is limited! For more information, please contact the Chamber office at (951) 676-5090. May • Ju n e 2015 | Te me cula To day | 15
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