Business Focus - August 2014

Staff members and volunteers from Credit Union of Southern California helped to set up for the Wake Up Whittier networking breakfast they hosted last month.

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AUGUST 2014

Business Focus Connecting the business and residential communities.

Members of the Whittier Host Lions Club were able to present 11 high school students with scholarships for the upcoming school year at their recent meeting. For more community celebrations turn to

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A MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF THE WHITTIER AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

VOL. 20 NO. 8

Quad at Whittier named Business of the Year

8158 Painter Avenue Whittier, CA 90602

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The Quad at Whittier has been a local staple and shopping hub since the early 1950’s serving generations of Whittierites with everything from groceries to pet care, clothing to greeting cards and house wares to dining options. It is with fond memories that many of us remember Hinshaw’s Department Store, The Quad’s original proud Madame that opened in 1953 and closed its doors in 1992, but continues to be cherished by many.

It was also in 1953 that Mike and Lola Lesa and their two sons Leon and Michael moved from upstate New York to Whittier and became local fixtures. Years later, Leon and Barbara’s daughter Krista, sister Kamey and brother Tony would regularly walk to The Quad to visit the Hinshaw’s candy counter, shop in the store’s Christmas boutique,

walk to Palmer ’s Pets and watch the ladies at annual cake walks inside the enclosed mall. In 1998 Krista accepted a position working for Terramar Retail Centers (GMS Realty) who purchased The Quad in 1996, and began her career assisting the Property Management Team. As of 2007, Krista became the Property Manager in charge of the Carlsbad based company’s Los Angeles portfolio encompassing several shopping centers, including The Quad, and immediately spearheaded efforts to become further involved in the community that has embraced the Center for half a century. As part of this endeavor, Lesa increased the Center’s presence in the Whittier Area Chamber of Commerce with marketing in the Business Focus, sponsorship of the annual Hathaway Golf Classic ( w h i c h s h e a n d h e r Te a m “ T h e Green Gophers” golf in each year), sponsorship of the annual Business Expo, attending Wake Up Whittiers and accepting the nomination to serve on the Chamber’s Board of Directors in September 2012. Additionally, The Quad participates in the Lions Sight For Kids event, Whittier’s Relay For Life with the CAPC Believer’s Team, and the City’s Eggstravaganza event

providing an opportunity to give back and become more accessible within the community.

In 2010, The Quad received the Chamber’s Whittier Beautiful Award after being refreshed with a new coat of paint in a modern natural palette, and the Center’s Whittier Friends art piece was repainted and rededicated in 2011.

Most recently at the Chamber’s 100 Year Anniversary Gala in April, Krista was presented with the prestigious Business of the Year Award.

Krista comes from a family dedicated to the service of Whittier. Her father Leon is a local business owner, fellow member of the Whittier Chamber (Leon Lesa’s Handyman Service) and 20 year member of the Whittier Host Lions

Club, and mother Barbara works part time for CAPC, Inc. and is a member of the SOLA Lions. Lesa resides in Echo Park with her fiancé (to-be) Robert Denney (also a Whittier native) and their dog-children Bugsy and Grace, and vacations at their Lake Havasu home when not working. Whenever asked, she always refers to Whittier as home.

The Quad is proud to be a member of the Whittier Chamber and reminds community members to shop and dine locally.

Golf tournament provides business connections and unique marketing opportunities Golf tournaments can bring people throughout the community together like no other sporting event and the Whittier Chamber’s Hathaway Golf Classic is no exception. As one of Whittier’s only business-focused tournaments, the event will feature great tournament gifts, a full day of business networking on and off the course, delicious food and creative and popular contests and games.

Whether you golf, volunteer or join us at the 19th Hole Mixer, you don’t want to miss the 36th Annual Hathaway Golf Tournament being held on Monday, September 8 at beautiful Friendly Hills Country Club.

“Well over 150 business owners and community members will participate in the Chamber’s Hathaway Golf Classic,” stated Gary Martinez, Hathaway Golf co-chair and owner of The Traveling Traveler. “The tournament’s recurring theme is NETWORKING! We want our guests to leave feeling like they had the opportunity to meet new people and create new leads while enjoying a day on the greens,” added co-chair Tom Rios next Rory McIlroy. Even if you don’t golf from Emeritus at Chateau Whittier.

Golfers will play a team scramble at all, there are still numerous ways to format with awards being given in several participate in the Hathaway Golf Classic. flights including Callaway. Everyone is invited to participate, regardless of whether you are new to golf or are the Continued on page 9

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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE 2014-2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Shannon Gimbel-Hammer

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President Shannon Gimbel-Hammer, Shannon G’s Flowers Immediate Past President Bonnie Watje, ACRO Printing, Inc. President-Elect & VP Administration Rudy Hernandez, RMH Dance & Productions VP Community Affairs Melanie Bickley, Whittier Brokers VP Membership Ben Greer, GM Properties

Hope you all are having a great summer!

This has certainly been one of our busier summers here at the Whittier Chamber. We have so many great things happening, all of which are bringing us into the home stretch of summer with positive results and events. We successfully completed our 3rd Annual Shop Local Community Expo held at the Whittwood Town Center last month.

This was an achievement beyond our

expectations as we had hundreds of representatives and local residents come to stroll the event and learn about our local businesses, while they enjoyed music, raffle prize giveaways and tasty free food available to all. Take a look at this month’s centerfold for highlights from the event.

It’s now time to prepare for our upcoming Annual Hathaway Golf Classic to be held at Friendly Hills Country Club on Monday, September 8. Sponsorships are coming in, golfers are signing up and the Chamber staff and Hathaway committee are preparing for another spectacular golf event. The proceeds from this scramble tournament are delivered straight back into Chamber programs, seminars, information and resources to help our businesses succeed. This is one of our largest and

most celebrated events of the year, and now is the time to take advantage of the exceptional marketing benefits available at the tournament. The big golf ball drop is back again and is always a highlight of the afternoon. Not a golfer?

Not a problem! Join us for the 19th Hole Mixer beginning at 4 p.m. for networking, prizes, awards and dinner.

We are thankful that this summer has been full of so many great opportunities to take advantage of like networking, gaining new leads and enjoying our community. It has also been a time to enjoy the beautiful California weather, our families and friends. I hope you’ve all enjoyed some of the lazy, hazy days of summer and are getting ready to gently transition into the fall season. Until next month‌ stay cool!

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DIRECTORS Susie Ausdal, Union Bank Ramsey Ezaki, Ezaki Dentistry Miguel Granados, Rose Hills Memorial Park & Mortuary Greg Gunter, Greg’s Auto Body Ted Knoll, First Day Krista Lesa, The Quad at Whittier Elizabeth Martinez, Republic Services Gary Lee Martinez, The Traveling Traveler Greg Nicodemus, Credit Union Of Southern California Laurie Perschbacher, MAP Property Management Tom Rios, Emeritus at Chateau Whittier Monique Rodriguez, PIH Health

STAFF Executive Directors Carol Crosby & Lyn Carty Director of Public Relations Katie Galvin Event & Member Relations Coordinator Natalie Saenz Receptionist Jessica Molina Bookkeeper Amber Bookil-Lawrence Whittier Chamber Business Focus Official monthly publication of the Whittier Area Chamber of Commerce This publication is mailed monthly to all licensed businesses in the city of Whittier, all Whittier Chamber members and 4,500 Whittier residents in selected areas.

Papers are also distributed via various community locations such as Whittier Library, Community Center, Senior Center, City Hall, etc.

Total monthly readership is 20,000.

We welcome comments, press releases and community interest stories. All submissions are due by the 10th of the month prior to publication.

The Whittier Chamber reserves the right to approve and edit submitted material.

The Business Focus is also an excellent vehicle within which to advertise! For current advertising rates or to submit an article, email Katie Galvin at katie@whittierchamber.com or call (562) 698-9554.

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Richard Scrivanich If you serve on the board of directors of one or more corporations, there are a number of tax rules of which you should be aware. In your role as a corporate director, you are considered to be an independent contractor, not an employee of the corporation. This fact has several important tax consequences, including the following: Directors’ income and deductions.

The fees that you receive as a corporate director are subject to current income taxation. However, because you are considered to be in the “business� of serving as a corporate director, you can deduct your ordinary and necessary expenses of carrying on this business.

For example, you can deduct awayfrom-home travel expenses that relate to your duties as a director.

These are business expenses and not itemized deductions, so they aren’t subject to any limitations based on your income. However, if you are also an investor in the corporation, your

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expenses may be treated as investment expenses rather than business expenses.

In that case, they will be miscellaneous itemized deductions, and will only be deductible to the extent that they exceed 2% of your adjusted gross income.

Keogh retirement plans. You may be able to postpone paying tax on your directors’ fee income by making deductible contributions to a pension or profit-sharing plan for self-employed individuals known as a Keogh plan.

Deductible contributions of up to 20% of this income—up to a maximum of $52,000 in 2014—may be made to these types of Keogh plans.

Your participation in a Keogh plan would be in addition to any qualified pension and profit-sharing plan in which you already participate as an employee.

Participation in an employee plan wouldn’t limit the amount you could contribute and deduct under a Keogh plan.

Self-employment tax. As an independent contractor, you will be subject to self-employment tax on your directors’ fee income. Self-employment tax is imposed in addition to income tax, but you can deduct half of your self-employment tax as an adjustment to income.

Self-employment tax consists of a Social Security portion and a Medicare portion. The Social Security tax is imposed at 12.4%, but only on selfemployment income up to a certain amount. For 2014, it applies to the first $117,000 of self-employment income.

However, if you have salary income of at least $117,000, you won’t be liable

for Social Security tax on your directors’ fees.

The Medicare tax is imposed at 2.9% on all of your self-employment income, whether or not you also have salary income. An additional 0.9% Medicare tax (for a total of 3.8%) is imposed on self-employment income in excess of $250,000 for joint returns; $125,000 for married taxpayers filing separate returns; and $200,000 in all other cases.

Trust fund penalty. Corporate directors should bear in mind their potential exposure to liability for the trust fund recovery penalty. “Trust fund� taxes include withheld income tax and Social Security tax that the corporation deducts from employees’ wages and pays over to the government. When these taxes aren’t properly collected and paid over, the persons responsible for collection and payment are liable for 100% of the shortfall. Obviously, the amount of this penalty can add up very quickly.

Corporate directors aren’t automatically liable for the trust fund penalty if taxes aren’t paid. The critical issue is who had the authority and the duty to see to it that the trust fund taxes were paid. However, there have been cases in which directors were held liable for the penalty, so this possibility shouldn’t be ignored.

If you have any questions regarding the above discussed topic or any other tax matter, please feel free to give me a call at (562) 698-9891.

Richard Scrivanich, Partner For Harvey & Parmelee LLP

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MAYOR'S MESSAGE Cathy Warner

The Whittier City Council would like to thank Assemblymember Ian C. Calderon, who partnered with the American Red Cross and the California Earthquake Authority to host an Emergency Preparedness Town Hall meeting last month at the Uptown Senior Center. Those of us here during the 1987 Whittier Narrows earthquake know all too well the importance of being prepared. We learned that disasters and emergencies can occur at any moment; however, by being prepared we can better ensure we survive and recover quickly. Thanks again to Assemblymember Calderon and the Red Cross for this important reminder on being prepared for emergencies At the annual State of the City event hosted by the Whittier Chamber of Commerce, we were pleased to provide information on the many development projects underway. We welcome a number of new retailers and restaurants coming to Whittier such as Buffalo Wild Wings at the Whittwood Town Center, Dunkin’ Donuts at the former Arby’s site, the rapidly moving LA Fitness at the former Chrysler Jeep dealer site, Corner Bakery Café, Popeye’s Chicken, and Pieology. In addition to the commercial projects, there are a few housing developments in the planning stages throughout the city, including Oakmont Senior Living Facility at the former Harris Buick Pontiac GMC site on Whittier Boulevard. As City Manager Jeff Collier mentioned at the State of the City address, “Let’s make some dust!”

In other economic development news, the Fred C. Nelles site draft environmental impact report (EIR) is expected to be available by the end of the month. The community will

have an opportunity to review and comment specifically on the potential environmental impacts before the final EIR is completed. Public hearings will be held by the Historic Resources Commission, Planning Commission, and City Council this coming fall to provide the community an opportunity to comment on the project as a whole.

Brookfield Homes has submitted plans for a mixed-use development to include up to 750 homes and approximately 200,000 square feet of commercial development. The Council is pleased with the progress at the Fred C. Nelles site as it will provide a new major development project on the west side of town.

Many of our residents have enjoyed great entertainment at the Summer Concerts in the Park that end midmonth. The Concerts are held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Mondays at Central Park and Thursdays at Parnell Park through August 14th. Visit the city website at www.cityofwhittier.org or call 567-9430 for the concert schedule.

Congratulations to the Whittier Chamber of Commerce for another successful Shop Local Showcase last month at the Whittwood Town Center.

The dedication and hard work of the Chamber staff, Board of Directors and the many businesses that participated are greatly appreciated. The Local Showcase is a fun and valuable event for the entire community that serves as a reminder to shop Whittier first. Please keep in mind that sales tax generated in Whittier stays in the city, with 1% of all sales tax going directly into the city’s General Fund. This money helps fund public safety, community services, street maintenance, and other important services. For example, if you take your children shopping for back to school clothes and spend $500, the city’s General Fund will receive $5 which can help fund summer programs for youth at our local parks. Please consider shopping Whittier as you prepare for the back to school shopping season.

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Back to School Safety Back to school time is exciting for stranger is anyone you or your many people, from kindergarteners children don’t know well or to college students, as well as don’t trust. parents and school staff. Back • If your child is home alone for to school time is also an exciting a few hours after school: time for criminals who exploit ◊ Set up rules for locking doors unsuspecting victims as streets fill and windows, and answering up with students carrying valuables, the door or telephone. and school parking lots fill up with ◊ Talk about what activities vehicles. The following list contains your child can and cannot do various tips on making your school while home alone. year a safe one: ◊ Make sure he or she checks in with you or a neighbor • Be sure your child knows his immediately after school. or her home phone number ◊ Agree on rules for inviting (including area code) address, friends over and for going to a your work number, the number friend’s house when no adult of another trusted adult, and is home. how to use 911 for emergencies.

• Take time to listen carefully to • Plan a walking route to school children’s fears and feelings or the bus stop. Choose the about people or places that scare m o s t d i r e c t way w i t h t h e them or make them feel uneasy. fewest street crossings. Test Tell them to trust their instincts. the route with your child. Tell Take complaints about bullies him or her to stay away from and other concerns seriously. parks, vacant lots, fields, • Teach your kids to stay alert and other places where there when they walk to and from aren’t many people around. school. This means refraining • Te a c h c h i l d r e n - w h e t h e r from listening to music in both walking, biking, or riding the ears and always watching for bus to school - to obey all traffic suspicious persons or vehicles. signals, signs, traffic officers.

• If you choose to send your Remind them to be extra careful kids to school with valuables in rainy weather. such as Ipods, Ipads, laptops, • Make sure they walk to and smartphones, or expensive from school with others - a jewelry, ask them to keep the friend, neighbor, brother, sister. items hidden in a backpack • When car pooling, drop off and as they travel to and from pick up children as close to school. They should also keep school as possible. Don’t leave a close eye on their property until they have entered the throughout the day. school yard or building. Parents • If you park your vehicle at please follow all school valet school, make sure the alarm drop off and pick up plans. is on, all doors are locked, and • Teach your child never to talk to all valuables are removed from strangers or accept rides or gifts plain view. from strangers. Remember, a Michael Davis is a Captain with the Whittier Police Department and oversees the Department’s Patrol Division. He can be reached at (562) 567-9253 or via email at mdavis@cityofwhittier.org

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COMMUNITY CELEBRATIONS

John Peel, CEO of Concept 7 Adoption & Foster Care, gathered alongside family, staff members, and community supporters to celebrate the grand opening of his new local office located in Uptown Whittier

Local realtor Gil Rodriguez with Sharpstone Realty in Whittier welcomed friends, family, chamber members and clients to his grand opening and ribbon cutting last month

Staff and family members at the Law Offices of Steven Ibarra, located in Uptown Whittier, held an after hours open house to celebrate their recent ribbon cutting ceremony

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WHAT’S COOL IN YOUR SCHOOL Students create Outdoor Environmental Education Center Summer school biology students at La Serna High School are taking their lessons outside this year as they enjoyed the school’s new Outdoor Environmental Education Center (OEEC) that features a wide variety of plants, animals and ecosystems to study.

The OEEC is a football-field sized facility near the school’s tennis courts that was created by La Serna High School students, said biology teacher Veronica Morales.

During the last two years, the students have transformed a dilapidated greenhouse and the spaces that surround it into a vibrant place for hands-on learning, she said. Students are learning urban gardening techniques by building and maintaining 18 raised planters with edible plants such as carrots, artichokes, beets, chili peppers, lavender, potatoes, herbs, sweet peas, leeks, onions and squash. But it’s about far more than growing plants, Morales said.

“Students built the OEEC to be a place of ongoing research and a resource for all science classes,” Morales said. “It is an actively growing lab and it will be useful now, especially as we undertake the new Common Core science standards.”

For example, biology and environmental science students conducted extensive labs and research including worm farms that they used to learn about symbiotic relationships.

They also grew and studied bacteria and fungi. And by raising chickens, the

Students sift through the rich fertilizer created by worms in bins at the La Serna High School’s OEEC

ENROLLING NOW & FOR AUGUST 2014 Students assist in caring for the chickens that live in La Serna’s OEEC students learned about integrated pest management for their agriculture work.

Biome boxes allow students to study specific species of plants and animals.

During the last three weeks of school, the college prep biology class built a pond in order to study aquatic ecosystems. And students are hoping to create a butterfly pavilion with 1,000 plants to assist the Monarch butterflies that are declining in numbers due to pesticides and the loss of their habitat.

Students were creative about repurposing items around campus for the center and raised money for the project throughout the school year.

They and their parents volunteered many hours of their time to the project.

The students also received donations of plants and supplies from a variety of businesses and organizations including Sylmar High School, Fresh and Easy and Cliff Bar. But retired teacher David Karp has gone above and beyond by donating planting beds, soil, worms, and information as a volunteer expert gardener.

After learning how to conduct laboratory experiments in their center and do technical writing to document their conclusions, students said they were well-prepared for their Advanced Placement tests that are now requiring students to demonstrate their knowledge by analyzing data on the spot.

“During the test, I was able to recall what I had learned in the field and apply what I had learned,” said Gillian Plant, a La Serna senior. “What we learn at the OEEC is much more comprehensive and goes way beyond what we can learn from our textbooks alone.”

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When looking to transition your portfolio of conventional office suites into open, collaborative workspaces, B2B can help. They remove walls and ceilings exposing and updating electrical and plumbing, introduce new headers, open doorways and narrow hallways, and tailor each space with bright earth tones introducing natural, modern lighting for increased productivity. With 40 years of combined commercial construction and remodeling, B2B shoulders your efforts and care for your deferred maintenance and necessary repairs. They also perform commercial energy audits and propose solutions to reduce operating costs and improve efficiency.

Whatever your remodel/rebuild/ reposition needs are, call B2B Design/ Build today for a free consultation at (866) 659-6161. Whittier Chamber members will receive a special 10% discount when you mention this article.

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B2B Design understands that the power of vision is vitally important in everyday life. They believe your home and workspace should reflect who you are and what you stand for. Once they understand your needs and vision, they have the ability to design, build and make it happen with a mission statement that provides confidence in all aspects of the business: to design and build.

Not just new, sustainable, beautifully remodeled open spaces, but strong, genuine relationships with their clients, partners, employees, subcontractors and manufacturers. With core values like honesty, integrity and transparency, B2B Design without a doubt shows these qualities through their prideful work ethic. Their openness to design and sustainability is seen through their professionalism and attention to detail.

Developing a continuous learning environment while promoting health and wellness between family and the local community is something they are always striving for. With a basic overall client base of residential, businesses, facilities managers, property managers, architects, designers, and commercial property; these qualities are essential to everyday operations and serve as a stepping stone to understanding the needs of their clients.

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Golf tournament provides business connections and unique marketing opportunities

The 36th Annual Hathaway Golf Classic is expected to sell out! To secure your space in the golf tournament or at the 19th Hole Mixer, visit www.whittierchamber.com or call (562) 698-9554. There are special incentive packages for chamber members who have joined in the last year! Call Natalie for more details at (562) 698-9554.

FOR THE GOLFERS: The cost to participate in the 36th Annual Hathaway Golf Classic is only $225 per golfer ($285 with a tournament package) and includes green fees, cart, tournament gifts, lunch, awards banquet and mixer, as well as several new and exciting on-course games with great opportunities to win! Foursomes are $900, and, if you want some extra marketing for your business, become an Eagle Sponsor for $1350 (includes a foursome, 4 tournament packages, a tee sign and additional marketing). Golfers can start their day by warming up for their round in the challenging Putting Contest. Attending the 19th Hole Mixer and awards banquet is a great way to end the day and will feature the suspenseful and exciting helicopter golf ball drop, a delicious Friendly Hills Country Club buffet, exciting raffle prizes and more opportunities to win.

NOT A GOLFER? Can’t get away for a day of golf? Come network at the 19th Hole Mixer sponsored by The Quad at Whittier. Everyone is invited and encouraged to join our golfers at the 19th Hole Mixer for only $40 per person! The mixer begins at 4 p.m. on the patio overlooking the picturesque golf course and will feature cocktails, business networking, a delicious Friendly Hills buffet dinner and a seat at the tournament awards banquet. Attendees will have the opportunity to watch the popular $2,000 Golf Ball Drop along with many other perks. More importantly, attending the 19th Hole Mixer grants you access to networking with over 150 golfers, City officials and corporate representatives who attend the Hathaway Golf Classic. Information on tickets to the 19th Hole Mixer can be found online at www.whittierchamber.com.

WIN $2,000 IN THE GOLF BALL DROP! One of the most popular and exciting aspects of the Hathaway Golf Classic is the $2000 Golf Ball Drop. This cash prize game is open to both golfers and non-golfers and features the chance of winning up to $2,000! Here’s how it works: purchase a numbered Hathaway golf ball from the Whittier Chamber for $25 (or 5 balls for $100). At the 19th Hole Mixer, a helicopter will hover over the golf course and drop all the purchased golf balls over the green. Whichever ball(s) fall into the designated hole wins the cash prize! Multiple winners will split the prize. There will be chances to win additional cash prizes if your ball lands in one of five pre-set circles near the hole. Purchase your Hathaway golf ball today – you could win $2,000! Balls can be purchased online at www.whittierchamber.com. Winners need not be present.

HATHAWAY SPONSORS AT PRESS TIME INCLUDE: Tournament Gift Sponsor Rose Hills Memorial Park & Mortuary

Auction Board Sponsor Republic Services

Massage Sponsor Renew Massage & Skin Care

19th Hole Mixer Sponsor The Quad at Whittier

Golf Ball Sponsor Ad infin Item

Décor Sponsor A Special Event

Printing Sponsor ACRO Printing, Inc.

On Course Games DigiCal, Pay Advance Payroll, Greg’s Auto Body

Tee Sponsors Bewley, Lassleben & Miller Brainwaves Marketing DialMED Home Care Dr. Wendy Kreider, D.C. LS Real Estate Papa Murphy’s Pizza Morningside of Fullerton Republic Services Star Kleaners The Whole Child Woodruff Properties

Cart Sponsor WPOA Lunch Sponsor Credit Union of Southern California Awards Sponsor Whittier Hospital Water Sponsor Central Basin Municipal Water District Norwalk-La Mirada Plumbing Photography Sponsor Say Cheese Photography Trip Sponsor The Traveling Traveler

Long Drive Sponsor Douglas M. Rowan, Cetera Advisor Networks Sound & DJ Sponsor RMH Dance & Productions Scoring Sponsor Harvey & Parmelee CPAs Hole Hosts CAPC, Inc. Primary Residential Mortgage Whittier Brokers Michael Seril Fitness Tri-Star Construction Nordbak’s Promotional Products Daniels Tire Service Havana House

Eagle Sponsors MAP Property Management Michael Seril Fitness Republic Services

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Boys and Girls Club of Whittier

Buffalo Wild Wings

Business II Business Networking Group

California Country Club

California Grill

COSTCO of La Habra

Credit Union of Southern California

Daniels Tire Service

DialMED Home Care

Dr. Caren Grisham Support with Style

Greg's Auto Body

Herbie's House of Health

KidSmiles Dentistry

Lady Bugs Environmental Termite & Pest Control

MAP Property Management

Papa Murphy's Pizza

Picasso Medical Aesthetics

Project Crossfit

R.K. Knight Plumbing

READ Conmigo

Rockies Frozen Yogurt

Rose Hills Memorial Park & Mortuary

Sam's Club of La Habra

Shannon G's Flowers & Clothing Boutique

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The Joint…The Chiropractic Place

The Skin Room

The Traveling Traveler

The Wonder Emporium

Toyota of Whittier

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Aloha Air Conditioning

Alterra Home Loans

Balanced Energy Studios

Chick-fil-A

Children's Museum at La Habra

City of Whittier

Clearman’s Steak n Stein

Community Honda

Manuel's Original El Tepeyac Café

European Wax Center

Farmer's Insurance - Audrie Cervantes

First Investors Corporation

Friendly Hills Bank

LEADS Club

Macy & Thomas Veterinary Hospital

Mirada Hills Rehabilitation & Convalescent Hospital

Mom's Apparel

Orbit Event Rentals

Real Estate Xperts, Inc.

Reliance Mortgage Services

REMAX Classic - RMCSOS

Renew Massage & Skin Care

Republic Services

South Western Federal Credit Union

Southern California Gas Company

Sprint

St. Mary's Dental

State Farm Insurance Cheryl Estep

Healthy Options & Tri-Star Construction and Restoration Services

Whittier Business Connection

Whittier Community Foundation

Whittier Police Department

Whittier Public Library

Whittier Republican Women Federated

Whittier Uptown Association

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Not enough people know about your product or service Make sure you are effectively promoting your business throughout various media outlets such as local publications, online directories, digital marketing, and social media websites, as well as local community events as a sponsor or participant.

You don’t have a marketing mailing system that clearly communicates the value of what you offer A consistent e-Newsletter or email campaign can assist with getting the message out to potential customers. Why not offer new customer specials or give them useful tips? You can also direct them to your website to view your products or services.

Your website is not set-up to do most of the work for you Does your business have a website that properly communicates your message about what you are selling or offering? Is there a way for visitors to easily find your place of location and hours as well as ask questions? Do you have a mobile website?

Having a website that is properly set up with a user friendly layout and call to action tools allows for business owners to increase their chance to connect with potential customers, which in turn will increase their sales.

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Whittier, CA - Imagine forty years ago if you were told that lasers would replace scalpels in surgery or that robotic instruments would build cars; you may not have believed it. By the same token, would you believe that chiropractic treatments could be performed using a special hand-held instrument developed by NASA scientists; all while you were sitting in an upright position without any turning or twisting movements?

According to Dr. Yani Feliciano, “This new form of computerized treatment is so gentle and effective, that it truly amazes even the most skeptical patients. It’s called the ProAdjuster and is the latest, state-of-the-art technology in existence today, and the only one in Whittier.”

The ProAdjuster can safely and gently analyze and treat the spine and other joints to remove the nerve impingement that is often the cause of pains in the low back, neck, shoulder and elsewhere in the body. It also works on a variety of muscular conditions to loosen tight muscles with ease and comfort. Many patients say that it’s like getting a mini-massage. Even patients with knee, hip and foot problems such as plantar fascitis are being helped. It is also covered by most insurance companies including medicare.

Dr. Yani says that “The secret to the ProAdjuster lies in its ability to deliver an extremely precise and gentle adjustment.” She says that, “Even though traditional forms of adjusting also work, people are drawn to this new technique because of how gentle it is Dr. Yani uses the ProAdjuster to and does not involve any twisting, especially in the neck. analyze a patient’s spine and pin-point areas of nerve impingement syndrome Many people like getting adjusted with traditional manual techniques, causing malfunction and pain. all of which are safe and effective. But there are a large number of people who never get to experience the amazing benefits of chiropractic because they are scared to have their spines adjusted in that way,” says Dr. Yani. Now, there is no longer a reason to be wary.

The ProAdjuster is perfect for anyone who has been thinking about going to a chiropractor, but hasn’t yet made that decision. Dr. Yani wants everyone to be able to experience these same benefits and if you have any of the following conditions, the ProAdjuster may be the answer you’ve been looking for...

• Neck & Shoulder pain • Poor Circulation • Low back pain • Sciatic pain • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome • Arthritis • Headaches • High Cholesterol • TMJ • Fibromyalgia • Scoliosis • High Blood Pressure • Sports Injuries • Planter Fascitis • Knee or hip pain • Diabetes Treatment with the ProAdjuster is consistent, measurable and extremely gentle. Call Isabel at our office today and mention this article to receive a FREE ProAdjuster analysis to pin-point your problem areas and to see how the ProAdjuster can help. Call within the next seven days and you will also receive a complimentary examination that can show the areas of your stress and how it’s affecting your body. Call (562) 698-1275 today to reserve your free ProAdjuster Analysis Scan. This technological marvel can help you return to a healthier lifestyle. You may no longer have to live with a persistent, painful condition. Call us today!

"I thought living in pain was a way of life. I was taking 600 mg of Motrin 2x/day because my tailbone was so painful I could not sit. I had to lay in backseat of Jeep coming home from vacation. I went to Friends Chiropractic as a skeptic, and now I am a true believer. By the 4th visit I was becoming a new person and stopped taking Motrin by day 5. Now I can sit for dinner, I can sit through church, I CAN SIT in the front seat of my Jeep! Dr. Yani is top notch. She listens and answers questions, never ever rushes through anyone. Her staff is friendly and very professional.

I'm so grateful I found them. Thank you Dr. Yani for my treatments and Isabel for being so organized. I highly recommend ProAdjuster treatments to anyone sick and tired of living in pain!” ~Jessica Moreno

For more information, please contact Dr. Yani Feliciano at:

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WAKE UP WHITTIER Whittier Chamber board member Carolyn Reggio of CAPC, Inc. thanked Catering by Herach & Ara for sponsoring the monthly networking breakfast

Whittier Chamber President Shannon Gimbel-Hammer with Shannon G’s Flowers presented CUSoCal representative Michelle Hunter with a certificate of appreciation for hosting the July Wake Up Whittier breakfast

Marilyn Neece of the Intercommunity Counseling Center and local dentist Dr. Sudick enjoyed their Wake Up Whittier experience at Credit Union of Southern California last month

Dear friends and business partners, On the day of our ribbon cutting ceremony, I was asked by several people, “How is your office different from other real estate companies?”

First off, we are blessed to have so many great real estate companies in our community that are run and operated by brokers that are my friends and people I highly respect, and we do provide many of the same services.

The meaning of Sharpstone is exactly what it implies: we are sharp and rock solid. Sharp stands for focus, consistency, professionalism, confidence and positive attitude. Stone stands for integrity, unity, agreement and creating a solid foundation.

These are the core values that our family inherited from my parents and grandparents.

Our company principles are God, family and community. Our company is independent and family owned, not a franchise. My main focus as a broker, along with my staff, is to represent our clients with outstanding personal service, to go above and beyond the standards to achieve their goals and dreams, and to treat every client as a person and not just another transaction.

I highly value my agents and I will make sure they are professional, knowledgeable, ethical, consistent and maintain a positive attitude. My company has three categories for our agents: the new licensee starts as an Executive, then they excel to Gold, and finally become Diamonds. To make sure our agents are successful, I personally teach them and make sure they have access to up-to-date training and tools for developing strong skills and the knowledge necessary tto not only succeed, but to thrive in any market. I provide them with the support they nee need to stay motivated, happy and consistent.

I am eexcited, energized, and confident that our company, although small, is mighty. We will represent our people and commun community well; I believe in God and with God everything is possible possible. Thank you for your continued support and friendly referral f l We look forward to serving you soon! referrals.

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The Whittier Area Chamber of Commerce is truly the best! 10+ years ago I decided to entertain the idea of finding out why people make a fuss about chambers of commerce… It took me a while to fit in, but I kept coming and meeting new people that are now an amazing part of my life. They allow me to lift them up and encourage me to grow; even colleagues in the same profession look out for and help each other. Whittier folks, especially our chamber members, ambassadors, board members and residents in the community, are so loyal to one another. Thank you to all who have made my move to Whittier such a blessing! Helping others grow their businesses has been a delightful part of my life and, in return, I am keeping busy each day too!

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Every Monday: Pathways Support Group @ American Red Cross (6701 Friends Ave., Whittier), 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

FREE. Contact (562) 698-0304 for more information

Outdoor Fun Fair @ First Christian Church, Whittier Chapel (6355 Women’s Empowerment Class @ First Christian Church, Whittier Greenleaf Ave.) 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. All are invited for games, crafts, face Chapel (6355 Greenleaf Ave.) 7:30 to 9 p.m. $10 donation suggested painting, food, and more. For more information call (562) 689-0556 and open to all who are interested. For more information call (562) 689-0556

Every Wednesday: Caregiver Support Group @ Women’s Pavilion & Breast Center (101 E. Beverly Blvd.) 1 to 2:30 p.m. Free. For reservations call (800) 618-6664

Senior Exercise Class @ Beverly Hospital – Tower Basement Ribbon Cutting @ Shop the Runway (6704 Greenleaf Ave.) (309 W. Beverly Blvd.) 10 to 11 a.m. Chair aerobics/advance for 12 noon. Free and open to the public for refreshments and those ages 50 and older. Free. For reservations call (800) 618-6664 networking. Call Katie for information at (562) 698-9554

Dementia-Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group @ Women’s Pavilion & Breast Center (101 E. Beverly Blvd.) 10 to 11:30 a.m.. Free. For reservations call (800) 618-6664

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47th Annual YMCA of Greater Whittier Golf Tournament @ Industry Hills Golf Course (1 Industry Hills Pkwy) 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Participate in the golf tournament to help strengthen our community.

Call Bob for more information at (562) 907-6530 x2002 1 Year Anniversary Celebration & Art Show @ The Rusty Monk (6749 Greenleaf Ave.) 5 to 10 p.m. Join The Rusty Monk for a celebration that will include an art show, special menu, and glass giveaway. This event will run from August 1-3. Prices vary. For more information call (562) 698-5553

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New Member Orientation @ Whittier Chamber office Moonlight Movie Nights @ Parnell Park (15390 Lambert Rd.) 6 to (8158 Painter Ave.) 9:30 to 11 a.m. FREE and open to all current 9 p.m. Frozen will be on the big screen. Bring your picnic basket, and prospective members. RSVP to Jessica at (562) 698-9554 chair, and blanket. Free admission. For more information call (562) 567-9400

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Bereavement Support Group @ Women’s Pavilion & Breast Center – Conference Room (101 E. Beverly Blvd.) 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Receive emotional support and share your feelings with others who understand the challenge of suffering a loss. Free. For reservations call (800) 618-6664

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Senior Fair @ Cerritos College (11190 Alondra Blvd.) 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Congresswoman Linda Sanchez hosts her 12th Annual senior fair that will include free health screenings, elder law/ rights AUG 2 information, and more. Free lunch while supplies last. For more Household Hazardous Waste and E-Waste Roundup @ Rio Hondo information call (562) 860-5050 College – Parking Lot A (3600 Workman Mill Rd.) 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Dispose of household hazardous items such as cell phones, paint AUG 16 The Uptown Whittier Car Show @ Uptown Whittier thinner, and batteries. For more information call (800) 238-0172 (13000 Philadelphia St.) 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. FREE & open to the public. th 7 Annual HOT Back to School Backpack Giveaway and Health Enjoy live music, contests, and more. Contact WUA for information Fair @ Lee Owens Park (7930 Greenleaf Ave.) 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at (562) 696-2662 The Hispanic Outreach Taskforce will be giving away backpacks filled with school supplies. Free hot dogs, chips, and drinks will be AUG 20 available. For information contact the Hispanic Outreach Taskforce Wake Up Whittier @ Harmony Center for Spiritual Living at (562) 789-0550 (12907 E Bailey St.) 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. FREE for chamber members; $20 for non members. Network with local business AUG 4 Senior Exercise Class @ Beverly Hospital – Tower Basement professionals and enjoy your first meal of the day! Call Natalie (309 W. Beverly Blvd.) 10 to 11 a.m. Chair aerobics for those ages for more information at (562) 698-9554 50 and older. Free. For reservations call (800) 618-6664

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AARP Driving Safety Program @ Beverly Hospital – Tower Basement (309 W. Beverly Blvd.) 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn defensive driving techniques, new traffic laws, and rules of the road. For drivers ages 50 and older. $15 for AARP members: $20 for non-members.

Registration required. Call (323) 725-5033 Senior Exercise Class @ Beverly Hospital – Tower Basement (309 W. Beverly Blvd.) 10 to 11 a.m. Balance and agility for those ages 50 and older. Free. For reservations call (800) 618-6664

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Tasty Tuesday Monthly Networking Lunch @ The Rusty Monk (6749 Greenleaf Ave.) 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $10 for chamber members; $20 for non-members. Enjoy business networking and great food! Call Natalie for more information at (562) 698-9554

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AARP Driving Safety Program @ Beverly Hospital – Tower Basement (309 W. Beverly Blvd.) 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn defensive driving techniques, new traffic laws, and rules of the road. For drivers ages 50 and older. $15 for AARP members: $20 for non-members.

Registration required. Call (323) 725-5033 Monthly Business Mixer @ Emeritus at Chateau Whittier (13250 E. Philadelphia St.) 6 to 8 p.m. FREE and open to local business representatives. Enjoy dinner, business networking and hear from guest speakers. Call Tom Rios at (562) 945-3904 to RSVP

Healthy Connection Lectures @ Women’s Pavilion & Breast Center AUG 28 Ribbon Cutting @ The Joint… The Chiropractic Place (15622 – Conference Room (101 E. Beverly Blvd.) 11 a.m. to noon. Diabetes Ribbon Cutting @ European Wax Center (15628 Whittwood Whittwood Ln.) 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; ribbon cutting at 4:30 p.m. Free Wellness Hour: “Coping with Diabetes” Free. For reservations call Ln.) 4 p.m. FREE and open to the community. Call Katie for and open to the community. Enjoy refreshments and business (800) 618-6664 information at (562) 698-9554 networking! Call Katie for more information at (562) 698-9554 Healthy Connection Lectures @ Beverly Hospital – Tower Basement Bereavement Support Group @ Women’s Pavilion & Breast (309 W. Beverly Blvd.) 3 to 4:30 p.m. Menopause workshop. Center – Conference Room (101 E. Beverly Blvd.) 2 to 3:30 p.m.

AUG 7 Healthy Connection Lectures @ Beverly Hospital – Tower Basement Speaker: Christine Chandler DNP, FNP, RN. Free. For reservations Receive emotional support and share your feelings with others who (309 W. Beverly Blvd.) 2:30 to 4 p.m. Hypertension, Diabetes, and call (800) 618-6664 understand the challenge of suffering a loss. Free. For reservations Alzheimer’s. Speaker: Joseph Herrera, MSW. Free. For reservations Ribbon Cutting @ The Whole Child Integrated School Health call (800) 618-6664 call (800) 618-6664 Center, Whittier High School (12417 E. Philadelphia St.) National Night Out @ Parnell Park (15390 Lambert Rd.) 4 p.m. Free and open to the community. Enjoy refreshments Divine Healing Clinic @ First Christian Church Whittier, Fellowship 5 to 8 p.m. Join the community for an event that aims to heighten and business networking! Call Katie for more information at Hall (6355 Greenleaf Ave.) 7 to 9 p.m. $10 donation suggested and open to all who are interested. Call (562) 689-0556 crime awareness, generate support for anti-crime programs, (562) 698-9554 and strengthen police-community partnerships. Free. For more AUG 30 information call (562) 567-9208 Twin Hearts Meditation Class @ First Christian Church, Whittier 3rd Annual Elvis Extravaganza @ Whittier Center Theatre (7630 S. Washington Ave.) 7 to 11 p.m. Experience live music and Twin Hearts Meditation Class @ First Christian Church, Whittier Chapel (6355 Greenleaf Ave.) 7 to 9 p.m. $10 donation suggested entertainment from Elvis Tribute Artists. Tickets start at $25. Call and open to all who are interested.

For more information call Chapel (6355 Greenleaf Ave.) 7 to 9 p.m. $10 donation suggested Eddie Stephens for more information at (562) 818-7607 (562) 689-0556 and open to all who are interested. Call (562) 689-0556

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SAVE THE DATE

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Tasty Tuesday

August 26, 2014 • 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Rusty Monk 6749 Greenleaf Ave. $10 for Chamber members; $20 for non-members

Whittier Chamber president Shannon GimbelHammer (right) greeted Olivia Rios with the Whittier Uptown Association and Kaplan International’s Ryan Hisamoto during the monthly networking lunch hosted by Whittier College

Tasty Tuesday is always a great place to meet new business contacts and get to know fellow Whittier Chamber members while supporting a local business

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Bon Appetit Catering Manager Stephanie Mareina (third from left) and her staff members served up a delicious buffet style lunch for hungry chamber members during Tasty Tuesday in June

Thank you to Bon Appetit at Whittier College for hosting another great networking event!

A MAGICAL NIGHT DINNER Presented by Whittier Republican Women Federated FEATURING

SHILOH AHLSTRAND “MAGICIAN” At 14 years of age, Shiloh was awarded “junior member” status in the world’s most exclusive magic club, the famous Magic Castle (a coveted honor received by only 25 young magicians in the world at a time) Shiloh now entertains for Hollywood’s elite. His clients have included Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman, The West Wing, DreamWorks Pictures, Touchstone Pictures, and Walt Disney Pictures. Shiloh has lectured upon request at the Magic Castle which is located in Hollywood, where he now as an adult magician holds “magician member” status.

Friday August 22, 2014 • 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Ritz Gardens Banquets 11201 First Avenue ∙ Whittier, CA 90603

Dinner & Entertainment $35.00 Beer • Wine • Well Drinks • “Magical Margaritas” ($5.00 Drink tickets will be sold at door)

Opportunity Drawing Remember to invite your friends and family! family Check payable in advance to “WRWF” so we can give an accurate count.

Mail your check to: Mary Dutra 14509 Cedarsprings Dr. Whittier, CA 90603 Questions Please Call Mary (562)900-3734 or Email: maryallwest@aol.com

September 5th General Meeting featuring Guest Speaker, Republican Nominee for Secretary of State,

Pete Peterson!

Friendly Hills Country Club 8500 S Villaverde Dr, Whittier, CA 90605

Check in 10:30 a.m. • Meeting 11 a.m.

Reservations Required by 9/2. Call Carol Gardner (626) 968-2125

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AROUND TOWN Symphony celebrates 82nd year of free concerts The Rio Hondo Symphony Association has set the dates and programs for its 82nd season of performing four admission-free concerts for the benefit of everyone in the community. The first concert will be A River Runs Through It on September 21, 2014; Musica Latina will follow on November 2, 2014; Slavic Excursions then on March 15, 2015 and lastly Dreams of America on May 3, 2015. All concerts are performed at 3 p.m. on Sundays in the Vic Lopez Auditorium at Whittier High School.

The season brochure with concert programs created by Conductor Kimo Furumoto will be available August 15, 2014. For more information or a season brochure, call (562) 698-8626. Visit the website www.riohondosymphony.org for more Rio Hondo Symphony news and updates.

Harmony Center hosts 5th Annual Fine Art & Craft Fair Harmony Center is hosting the 5th Annual Fine Art & Craft Fair on October 18 & 19, 2014, sharing a portion of the proceeds with their charity partner, the Interfaith Food Center. Sponsorship opportunities are available to businesses and individuals in the area looking to support the event. Promote your business by donating a prize for the opportunity drawing, placing your promotional flyer in marketing bags to be handed out at the event, getting a booth in the community sponsor area, or a number of other ways. Find out more about being a sponsor of this fun free community event by contacting Cynthia McCarty by email at cjmccarty@earthlink. net or call (562) 665-6186. Visit www.harmonyartfair.org or www.facebook.com/ HarmonyArtFair for more event news. For questions and additional information contact Marilyn McCarty at mmc.caligal@yahoo.com or call (562) 440-6575.

Whittier Art Gallery highlights two fantastic summer series shows Members of the Whittier Art Association, a local non profit organization, will be celebrating summer with two outstanding events in August.

They want to remind and encourage the community that donations to the gallery are tax deductable!

Robert Thome’s 8 th Annual Show will go on from Wednesday, July 30 to Saturday, August 9. Robert Thome is an artist known for his passion to celebrate life as he sees it. His work also expresses his sincere appreciation of all things spiritual. This is the 8th time the celebrated lifetime member of the International Mouth and Food Painting Association is honoring the Whittier Art Gallery with an exhibit of his powerful and much acclaimed art. The reception for this show will take place Saturday, August 2 from 6 to 9 p.m.

The second show is a must see! The gallery’s Life Drawing Group will feature “Celebrating the Human Form” from Wednesday, August 13 to Saturday, August 23. The reception for this show will be on Saturday, August l6 from 6 to 9 p.m. This will be the premiere show of the Whittier Gallery’s Life Drawing Group and artists have been invited to show their favorite works from life. The pieces will include studies of all races and both sexes; this unique show contains outstanding drawings, paintings, and sculptures, as well as exciting work from some of the finest artists around.

For further information visit the Whittier Art Association and Gallery at 8035 Painter Avenue or call (562) 6988710. The Gallery is open Wednesday through Sunday from 1 to 6 p.m.

Local private school offers free tuition Carden Whittier Private School is offering a special promotion: September’s tuition will be free for all new preschool and kindergarten students enrolled by August 22 for the 2014-15 school year!

For new students in first through eighth

grade, the school is offering $100 off the enrollment fees. Carden Whittier Private School has been educating students in the community for 50 years. Please contact the school office at (562) 6941879 for more information.

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Whittier Art Crawl Festival coming this September Explore the excitement and passion of local art lovers on Saturday, September 27 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Whittier’s Historic Uptown Area. The festival is a place where the artisan and foodie communities can come together and be tantalized by all the senses. Share, meet, buy, eat and drink in the experience of the creative world.

The goal of the Whittier Art Crawl is to strengthen the arts in Whittier and surrounding communities. The focus is on supporting and enriching the art culture by creating opportunities for artists to showcase their work. The Art Crawl Festival sets itself apart by providing a new scope for emerging artists and art organizations that live and work in the community and neighboring cities.

The “Whittier Art Crawl Festival” is a one day art-a-fair to experience innovative visual artists, gifted musicians, dancing performers, and the culinary creators living in Whittier and in the surrounding areas. The festival will bring a variety of artistic enlightenment

to our community by showcasing art in public places through performing street artisans, pop-up galleries, and the culinary arts brick-and-mortar.

Each participating Uptown eatery will transform their space into a popup gallery or will feature an artist or performer and offer great food for a pub crawl pairing. Each participating business, retail shop, and boutique will transform their space into a pop-up gallery featuring an artist, musician, or a sidewalk chalk art display. Free art and music performances will take place on multiple stages.

The Whittier Art Crawl Festival will take place on Greenleaf Avenue between Wardman & Hadley, and on Philadelphia Street between Bright and Comstock. Proceeds will help support grants and scholarships for local artists, students, and art organizations, as well as future festivals. For more information about the Art Crawl and other cultural arts programs and events, visit www.uptowncrawlers.com.

Whittier Soroptimists invite you to join the summer fun Taking a brief hiatus from their weekly meetings, the members of Soroptimist International of Whittier are enjoying socializing at their “Fun Lunches” taking place at various local restaurants. If you would like to meet some of the members in this informal setting, they invite you to join them on August 12 at noon at Scotty’s Family Restaurant, 8426 Laurel Ave. near the corner of Whittier Blvd. Can’t make it to lunch? The fun continues on August 19 at 6 p.m. at Manuel’s El Tepeyac Café, 13131 Crossroads Parkway South, in the City of Industry. Don’t miss out on their last event August 26 beginning at 12 noon at Bizarra Capital, 12706 Philadelphia St, Whittier.

Join them and get acquainted with energetic and delightful women dedicated to a mission of helping women and girls in our local area and throughout the world!

These lovely ladies meet weekly at the Radisson Hotel at noon on Tuesdays and will resume their regular schedule in September. Questions? Call Jan Mericle at (562) 945-3377.

Terry and Steve LaRoche host summer potluck for community service professionals Local realtors Terry and Steve LaRoche are looking to give back to community service professionals by hosting an end-of-summer potluck and pool party at Palm Park, 5703 Palm Avenue, on Sunday, August 10 from 1

to 5:30 p.m. Bring your signature potluck dish for your admission and don’t forget a swimsuit as the pool will be reserved from 3:15 to 5:15 p.m.

RSVP to Monique at (562) 907-9900 for more information.

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NEW MEMBERS HEALTH CARE

AUTOMOTIVE & MARINE NAPA of Whittier Rick Grainger, Owner 13214 Whittier Blvd.

Whittier, CA 90602 Phone: (310) 6961102 Email: rickg@ptasparts.com Website: www.napaonline.com/ca/whittier

The Joint… The Chiropractic Place Heidi Campos, Regional Manager 15622 Whittwood Ln. Whittier, CA 90603 Phone: (562) 947-8430 Email: whittier@thejoint.com Website: www.thejoint.com

More than 85 years ago, the National Automotive Parts Association (NAPA) was created to meet America’s growing need for an effective auto parts distribution system. NAPA of Whittier provides more personalized customer service, creating a friendly environment with an extremely knowledgeable staff. Today, 91% of do-it-yourself customers recognize the NAPA brand name. NAPA Auto Parts Stores are known for having over 422,000 quality parts and accessories for automotive and industrial applications. Drop by today and find what you’re looking for!

The Joint… The Chiropractic place is reinventing chiropractic care by making quality alternative healthcare affordable for patients seeking pain relief and ongoing wellness. Their mission is to improve quality of life through routine and affordable chiropractic care delivered through a nationwide network of modern, comfortable chiropractic clinics staffed with experienced, licensed chiropractors.

The Joint is revolutionizing the way people receive healthcare—putting the relationship back where it belongs, between you and your doctor.

SHOPPING & SPECIALTY RENTAL Shop the Runway Claudia Prado, Owner 6704 Greenleaf Ave. Whittier, CA 90601 Phone: (323) 684-1620 Email: ishoptherunway@gmail.com Website: www.shoptherunway.com Shop the Runway has the most fashionable styles in town! From formal evening wear to your traditional girls night outfit, Shop the Runway offers clothing for every occasion. The shop is a small family business, serving you with fashion forward styles at reasonable prices.

Don’t miss their community ribbon cutting at noon on Friday, August 22!

PERSONAL SERVICES & CARE

BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

HOME & GARDEN Oasis Natural Cleaning Rosario Ortega, Owner 7028 Greenleaf Ave., Suite L Whittier, CA 90602 Phone: (562) 646-6793 Email: clean@oasisnaturalcleaning.com Website: www.oasisnaturalcleaning.com

SoCal Office Technologies Robyn Loza, Account Manager 5700 Warland Dr. Cypress, CA 90630 Phone: (562) 342-7300 / (800) 769-2679 Email: rloza@socal-office.com Website: www.socal-office.com SoCal Office Technologies is one of the largest subsidiaries of Global Imaging Systems, Inc., a Xerox wholly-owned company. SoCal Office has been providing document technology and services since 1977. They have evolved into an industry leader, offering an innovative mix of products and services that have affected the way that organizations manage their document assets.

They trusted mission statement of SoCal is to deliver customized and scalable solutions that will reengineer your business process to optimize your Document Asset Management.

Project CrossFit Erick Soto, Owner 11226 Whittier Blvd.

Whittier, CA 90606 Phone: (310) 279-8505 Email: sotoerick@me.com Website: projectcrossfit.com

Project CrossFit Finally, a home and office cleaning company that W h i t t i e r i s a provides first-class service with a family-style touch. c o m m u n i t y o f Practicing what they preach, Oasis Natural Cleaning coaches passionate believes in the positive effects of organic and natural a b o u t s h a p i n g living using supplies and products that are non-toxic athletes, forging fitness and transforming lives and and earth conscious. Oasis Natual Cleaning offers helping athletes achieve fitness goals through high services that are customized to specific to your intensity, constantly varied workouts, small class everyday needs. Their goal is to transform your living sizes, individual attention, and by always using or work space into a clean, organized, and bright functional movements. Project CrossFit Whittier environment where you can focus on the things that believes everyone possesses an inner athlete, from are most important to you. Contact Rosario to schedule a grandma to a child, and is for anyone who strives to have a higher quality of life through a strong body, a cleaning at your home or office. mind and spirit.

REAL ESTATE, MOVING & STORAGE Real Estate Xperts, INC. Brandice Wight, Real Estate Agent 801 N. Harbor Blvd Fullerton, CA 92832 Phone: (562) 305-0391 Email: brandice@rexnow.com Website: www.rexnow.com

The most successful home selling system is offered to you through the friendly staff at Real Estate Xperts, where there’s a better way to sell a home. Faster, safer and now proven to attract top qualified buyers and get top dollar with only one open house. Real Estate Xperts offers One Day Home Selling System which is an innovative new approach that has been developed in response to new technological advances that home buyers are now using to find homes. This system ensures that all real home buyers at the highest market values are aware of the property, show up on the day of the sale and pay top dollar for the home.

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working less than 40 hours per week should be added up to the equivalent of a full-time employee. All employees are able to participate in Chamber events and activities to represent your business.

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