Business Focus - May 2015 by Whittier Chamber

Whittier Chamber President Rudy Hernandez of RMH Dance & Productions poses with his favorite City of Whittier staff members during another fun-filled Wake Up Whittier last month. Turn to

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Business Focus Connecting the business and residential communities.

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CalChamber Releases 2015 Preliminary Job Killer List perform retail sales activity, and penalizes these employers with “additional pay” for making changes to the schedule with less than two weeks notice, and additionally imposes an unlimited, protected leave of absence from work as well as a broad new protected class of employees who are receiving public assistance or have an identified family member receiving such assistance. • SB 3 (Leno; D-San Francisco/ Leyva; D-Chino) Automatic Minimum Wage Increase— Unfairly increases employers costs while ignoring the economic factors or other costs of employers by increasing the minimum wage by $3.00 over the next two and a half years with automatic increases tied to inflation. • SB 406 (Jackson; D-Santa Barbara) Significant Expansion of California Family Rights Act — Creates less conformity with federal law by dramatically reducing the employee threshold from 50 to less than 5 employees and expanding the family members for whom leave may be taken, which will provide a CaliforniaIncreased Labor Costs only, separate 12-week protected leave of absence on both small and • AB 357 (Chiu; D-San large employers to administer, thereby Francisco) Predictable Scheduling increasing costs and risk of litigation. Mandate/Protected Leave of Absence — Imposes an unfair, oneIncreased Fuel Costs size fits all, two-week notice scheduling mandate on certain employers that • S B 3 5 0 ( d e L e ó n ; D - L o s Angeles) Costly and Burdensome Regulations — Potentially increases costs and burdens on all Californians by mandating an arbitrary and unrealistic reduction of petroleum use by 50%, increasing the current Renewable Portfolio Standard to 50% and increasing energy efficiency in buildings by 50%— all by 2030 without regard to the impact on individuals, jobs and the economy.

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The California Chamber of Commerce released a preliminary list of “job killer” bills last month to call attention to the negative impact that 16 proposed measures would have on California’s job climate and economic recovery if they were to become law. The list is preliminary at this point because CalChamber expects to add more bills to the list in the coming weeks as legislation is amended. CalChamber will periodically release “job killer” watch updates as legislation changes. Readers are encouraged to track the current status of the “job killer” bills on www.cajobkillers.com or by following @ CAJobKillers on Twitter. “Although we will be opposing a number of bills throughout this year, the ‘job killer’ list represents the worst of the worst,” said Allan Zaremberg, CalChamber president and CEO. “These proposals will unnecessarily increase costs on California employers that will likely lead to a loss of jobs.” The preliminary list of 2015 “job killer” bills follows:

corporate tax rate on publicly held corporations and financial institutions up to 15% according to the wages paid to employees in the United States, and threatens to increase that rate by 50% thereafter, if the corporation or institution reduces its workforce in the United States and simultaneously increases its contractors. • SCA 5 (Hancock; D-Berkeley) Lowers Vote Requirement for Tax Increases — Adds complexity and uncertainty to the current tax structure and pressure to increase taxes on commercial, industrial and residential property owners by giving local governments new authority to enact special taxes, including parcel taxes, by lowering the vote threshold from two-thirds to 55%.

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• AB 359 (Gonzalez; D-San Diego) Costly Employee Retention Mandate — Inappropriately alters the employment relationship and increases frivolous litigation by allowing a private right of action and by requiring any successor grocery employer to retain employees of the former grocery employer for 90 days and continue to offer continued employment unless the employees’ performance during the 90-day period was unsatisfactory. • SB 576 (Leno; D-San Francisco) Stifles Mobile Application Technology Development — Stifles innovation and growth in the mobile application economy and creates unnecessary and costly litigation by Increased Burdensome mandating unnecessary, redundant Environmental Regulation and impractical requirements that will • A B 3 5 6 ( W i l l i a m s ; D - S a n t a leave many current and future mobile Barbara) Limits In-State Energy applications unusable, with no benefit Development — Jeopardizes high- to the consumer. paying middle class jobs in resource Increased Unnecesary extraction fields by severely restricting Litigation Costs wastewater injection sites and requiring unnecessary monitoring of those sites. • AB 244 (Eggman; D-Stockton) Private • A B 1 4 9 0 ( R e n d o n ; Right of Action Exposure — D-Lakewood) Limits In-State Energy Jeopardizes access to credit for home Development — Drives up fuel prices mortgages, increasing the challenge to and energy prices by imposing a de attract business to California because facto moratorium on well stimulation of high housing prices, by extending activities by halting the activity after an the homeowner’s bill of rights to others, earthquake of a magnitude 2.0 or higher. thereby opening the door to more private • SB 32 (Pavley; D-Agoura Hills) Halts rights of action. Economic Growth — Increases costs • A B 4 6 5 ( H e r n á n d e z ; D - We s t for California businesses, makes them Covina) Increased Litigation — less competitive and discourages Significantly drives up litigation costs economic growth by adopting further for all California employers as well as greenhouse gas emission reductions increases pressure on the alreadyfor 2030 and 2050 without regard to overburdened judicial system by the impact on individuals, jobs and the precluding mandatory employment economy. arbitration agreements, which is

Tax Increases

Increased Health Care Costs

• ACA 4 (Frazier; D-Oakley) Lowers Vote Requirement for Tax Increases — Adds complexity and uncertainty to the current tax structure and pressure to increase taxes on commercial, industrial and residential property owners by giving local governments new authority to enact special taxes, including parcel taxes, by lowering the vote threshold from twothirds to 55%. • S B 6 8 4 ( H a n c o c k ; D-Berkeley) Increased Tax Rate — Threatens to significantly increase the

• SB 546 (Leno; D-San Francisco) Health Care Rate Regulation — Threatens employers with higher premiums and interferes with their ability to negotiate with health plans by imposing unnecessary and burdensome new reporting requirements on health plans and insurers in the large group market, and giving the Department of Managed Health Care and the Department of Insurance authority to modify or deny all rate changes in the large group market.

likely pre-empted by the Federal Arbitration Act. • SB 203 (Monning; D-Carmel) Lawsuit Exposure — Exposes beverage manufacturers and food retailers to lawsuits, fines and penalties based on state-only labeling requirements for sugar-sweetened drinks.

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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE 2015-2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Rudy Hernandez

President Rudy Hernandez, RMH Dance & Productions Immediate Past President Shannon Gimbel-Hammer, Shannon G’s Flowers President-Elect & VP Administration Chris Hardeman, DialMED Home Care VP Community Affairs Melanie Bickley, Whittier Brokers VP Business Information Elizabeth Martinez, Republic Services VP Networking and Marketing Gary Lee Martinez, The Traveling Traveler VP Finance Greg Nicodemus, Credit Union of Southern California VP Membership Laurie Perschbacher, MAP Property Management

It’s been said the reason volunteers don’t get paid is not because they’re worthless, but because they’re priceless! The foundation of the Whittier Chamber is built on volunteerism. Our volunteer business leaders come together to set Chamber policy, serve their fellow members and represent the interests of the entire business community. Countless volunteers donate hundreds of hours each year to ensure the Chamber’s programs and events are successful. And although volunteerism is personally rewarding, I’ll be the first to tell you that service to others can help you professionally too. I have found that when I give of my time and talents

to a cause I am passionate about, my business often reaps the benefits through new connections and referrals while fostering loyalty to my existing clients. Getting involved as a volunteer often puts you in contact with people you might never meet otherwise. Some of these individuals will have knowledge and experience that may prove helpful to your business. They could even become valuable mentors or advisers. Volunteering can create indirect marketing opportunities — the relationships you make as a volunteer can generate business simply through word of mouth. The people volunteering alongside you may need or know others who need your product or service.

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means that businesses operated as sole proprietorships or partnerships with no employees aren’t eligible for the deduction. (To take advantage of the deduction, such businesses can incorporate and pay W-2 wages to their principals.) As noted above, the Code Section 199 deduction equals a percentage of the net income from eligible activities. Among the more common eligible activities are: the manufacture, production, or growth of tangible personal property, in whole or in significant part within the U.S.; the construction of real property in the U.S.; and the performance of engineering or architectural services in the U.S. in connection with real property construction projects in the U.S. Purely sales activities aren’t eligible for the deduction, nor are purely service activities, except for construction, engineering, and architectural services. There’s lot more to discuss concerning the Code Section 199 deduction. In next month’s Tax Tips, I’ll address those other matters. In the meantime, if you have any questions regarding the Code Section 199 deduction, or any other tax matter, please feel free to give me a call at (562) 698-9891.

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Code Section 199—enacted to help offset the repeal of a tax break for U.S. exporters—provides a deduction for many U.S. businesses that’s allowed for both regular tax and alternative minimum tax (AMT) purposes. The deduction doesn’t have an official name. It’s been called, among other things, “the U.S. production activities deduction,” the “domestic production activities deduction” (DPAD), and the “domestic manufacturing deduction” (DMD). For simplicity’s sake, we’re calling it the Code Section 199 deduction. The Code Section 199 deduction is allowed to all taxpayers—individuals,

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C corporations, farming cooperatives, estates, trusts, and their beneficiaries. The deduction is allowed to partners and the owners of S corporations (not to partnerships or the S corporations themselves), and may be passed through by farming cooperatives to their patrons. And, despite the deduction’s history, it’s fully available to taxpayers who don’t export. The Code Section 199 deduction equals 9% of the net income from eligible activities. However, the amount of the deduction for any tax year may not exceed the taxpayer’s taxable income or, in the case of individuals, the taxpayer’s adjusted gross income. The deduction is designed to be economically equivalent to a 3% reduction in the tax rate on eligible activities conducted in the U.S. This means that if the tax rate on the business income from an eligible activity would normally be, say, 36%, the Code Section 199 deduction reduces it to 33%. In addition, the amount of the Code Section 199 deduction can’t exceed 50% of the “W-2 wages” (wages subject to income tax withholding, and certain deferred compensation) paid to employees for the year that are allocable to the activities eligible for the deduction. This

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A business engaged in volunteer work often finds its reputation enhanced because they are seen doing something beyond making a profit. People tend to remember businesses that are associated with community goodwill. At Wake Up Whittier this month we will be honoring our Non-Profit Organizations and the numerous volunteers who help them succeed. Volunteers have an enormous impact on the health and well-being of our community and we are fortunate to have so many amazing Non-Profit Organizations in Whittier!

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You Have a Great Idea for a New Business or Product… Now What? May 28, 2015 • 8:30 to 10 a.m. Whittier Central Library 7344 Washington Avenue How many times have you had an idea for a new product or service but didn’t know where to begin? Attend this invaluable workshop to learn the exact steps to take to turn your idea into a profitable business. The following is just a sample of some of the questions that will be discussed to help you get started: 1. Is there a market for my product or service idea? 2. Does my product or service idea already exist? 3. How is my product or service idea different than what already exists? 4. Where can I find the capital to create my product or service idea? 5. How to calculate my profit margins for my product or service idea? Manuel R. Martinez is President/CEO of Success Training Institute (STI), a for-profit corporation dedicated to helping individuals, entrepreneurs and small business owners start, grow, and manage their businesses. Mr. Martinez is also the former President of SCORE Los Angeles and serves on a number of boards as Director and Advisor of several non-profit organizations. Over the past 20 years, he has helped thousands of people reach their dream of having a successful business and personal life. Manuel has over 30 years of entrepreneurship in several industries and founded The Academy of Leadership & Entrepreneurship. He is dedicated to training high school students in entrepreneurism and to transferring the wisdom, knowledge and information to future generations. Manuel is the author of “Common Sense, My Four Family Agreements” based on his life experiences and business acumen. The book details how middle income American families can make these four agreements with their immediate families in order to always be financially secure, regardless of life’s events. Manuel is a father, coach, mentor, professional speaker, life and business coach, credit expert, and always looking for his next life experience. This seminar is part of a monthly series designed to help drive economic vitality and educate local business professionals.

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City Of Whittier

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MAYOR'S MESSAGE Fernando Dutra

I am honored to be chosen by my colleagues on the Council to serve as Mayor for the coming year. I will serve with honesty and integrity and promise to work cooperatively with the entire community. My focus as Mayor will be on economic and social development, continuing the City’s longstanding collaboration with the local school districts and youth sports programs to grow healthy children and strong families. I will work to continue to improve our business environment and the business friendly culture we have created. When our businesses are successful, the entire City thrives—as the success and overall health of our business community is directly linked to the quality of life experienced by our residents. Over the past few years, with limited funding, we have found creative ways to assist the business community. One of our biggest successes is our partnership with the Whittier Chamber of Commerce. Through joint programming we are able to provide much more to the business community such as advertising assistance, free business seminars, legislative updates, and more. Additionally, businesses and residents both benefit from the Whittier Uptown Association’s sponsorship of special events such as the annual Christmas Parade, Car Show and Antique Faires which bring in thousands of people to our historic Uptown. In the next few years, we will see the City invest millions of dollars on infrastructure in Uptown and along Whittier Boulevard with a total of $25,954,451 in redevelopment bond funds. These bonds offer an opportunity to implement some of the improvements slated for our historic Uptown business district. The redevelopment bond funds also provide the impetus to assist with infrastructure improvements for the

Fred C. Nelles development project. This state-owned 74-acre site on Whittier Boulevard and Philadelphia Street presents the largest development opportunity in Whittier in recent history. The site will be privately developed with a mix of residential, retail and open park space which is expected to be presented to City Council in the coming months. I am confident the next year is bound to be another great year in development and growth. The new Whittier Dog Park and the renovated Founders Park memorial wall are under construction now. The City’s new main water pumping plant will be completed and eastward expansion of the Whittier Greenway Trail will begin in the coming fiscal year. Southern California Edison is investing to improve our power infrastructure and private companies are flocking to town, with these projects expected to progress this year: • Va l l a r t a M a r k e t a t T h e Q u a d shopping center • Smart & Final Extra at the former Albertson’s on Whittier Boulevard and Greenleaf Avenue • Original Pancake House at the former Seafare Inn on east Whittier Boulevard • Pieology and Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen across from PIH Health on Washington Boulevard • 76 luxury apartments at the former Mitsubishi dealership site at Whittier Boulevard and Catalina Avenue • 55 townhomes at Mar Vista Street near Whittier Boulevard • Applebee’s Restaurant at the former Saturn dealership site on Whittier Boulevard at College Avenue • Orchards Supply Hardware at the former Ford and Cadillac sites on Whittier Boulevard and La Serna Drive • Specific Plan for development of the Fred C. Nelles site, which will include residential units as well as retail and open space, with some adaptive reuse of historical buildings Thank you for the part you play in keeping our business community vibrant and healthy. Please do not hesitate to contact me or any of our City staff with any questions, concerns and suggestions.

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The YMCA just got healthier On April 1, 2015, the YMCA of Greater Whittier passed its first wellness policy to ensure a healthier environment for its members, as well as its staff. As the largest provider of youth programs, the Y has also signed on to be part of the commitment that YMCA of the USA (Y-USA), the Y’s national office, made to First Lady Michelle Obama to become the healthiest afterschool and early learning provider in the country. By implementing Healthy Eating and Physical Activity (HEPA) standards, all children in Y programs will have access to healthy food and physical activity. You can expect the following from the standards: To foster children’s nutritional well-being, they will offer only healthy options for snacks and meals. To f o s t e r c h i l d r e n ’s p h y s i c a l well-being, they will offer physical activities daily. To foster children’s healthy habits, they will model healthy eating and physical activity. To foster children’s ability to selfregulate, they will provide all meals and snacks family style. To foster children’s imaginations, they will set limits on screen time. To foster children’s health, they will provide purposeful opportunities for engagement. In order to build a healthy active Whittier, the work does not stop in the childcare programs. The current personnel policy includes wellness days for YMCA staff which may be earned by participating in an exercise program. By incentivizing health and wellness, the YMCA motivates staff members to make healthier choices. Among other incentives, a wellness day can be earned if a staff member takes less than 5 sick days off within a year. Implementation of HEPA standards will provide a healthy environment rich in opportunities for healthy eating

and physical activity for YMCA members and staff who will continue to be role models to the community they serve. A positive wellness environment in the workplace contributes to physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of workers. While increasing productivity in the workplace, a healthier environment helps establish roles and responsibilities while respecting the time and talents of employees. Overall, the benefi ts of promoting a positive environment are evident in a reduced number of sick days and health-associated expenses, serving both employee and employer simultaneously. By shifting the focus from treatment to prevention, employees will gain awareness of overall health, both in and out of the worksite, and develop healthy habits that can last a lifetime. To find out more about wellness days and how to build a healthy workplace, contact Lori Tiffany, YMCA of Greater Whittier Vice President, at ltiffany@ymcawhittier.org. Since 2008, Activate Whittier has been building a healthy, active Whittier through community engagement, and partnerships with a focus on policies to improve the health and wellness of those living, working, learning and playing in our community. Today, Activate Whittier with the YMCA of Greater Whittier as fiscal administrator has been awarded $700,000 in grant funding and has the support of many community residents and partner organizations. Together, we have created a community action plan that features health promotion initiatives for the community-at-large, community organizations, and local schools. For more information contact Penny Lopez, Activate Whittier Project Manager, atplopez@ymcawhittier.org or (562) 907-6530. Like Activate Whittier on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ActivateWhittier to stay connected.

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Whittier College Welcomes Community to Summer Sports Camps Whittier College will hold its Summer Sports Camp for boys and girls ages 6-12 for the 42nd consecutive year, which is the oldest and most successful summer program in the San Gabriel Valley. Campers will have the opportunity to enjoy swimming, playing tennis, and participate in playground type activities throughout the morning. If they choose to stay, the Afternoon Program will continue on with group activities, arts and crafts, and inside games. All two week camps will culminate with a Swim Meet, Decathlon and Tennis Tournament. The Camp has four sessions throughout the summer: Session I: June 8-12 • Session II: June 15-26 Session III June 29-July 10 • Session IV July 13-24 Morning Camp: All Day Camp: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 9:00 AM - 5:15 PM The Sports Specialty Camps fill up quickly so be sure to apply soon! Boys and girls ages 7-16 will have the opportunity to attend two basketball camps (June 22-26/July 6-10), soccer camp (July 13-17), volleyball camp (July 20-24), and baseball camp (July 27-31). These camps are popular for campers interested in specific individual camps. During the day camp format (9:00 AM - 3:00 PM/swim until 4:00 PM), participants receive low cost, high quality coaching by Whittier College coaches, staff, and players. The Summer Swim Club is a great way to stay cool and avoid the crowds! The beautifully new designed Slade Aquatics Center is open from June 8 through August 2. Family-style free swim is open from 2:00 - 7:00 PM on weekdays and 12:00 - 6:00 PM on weekends. Membership is limited so be sure to get yours soon. Quality afternoon swim lessons and morning tennis lessons are also available throughout the summer. Certified lifeguards teach 30 minute group swim lessons (no more than 5 per group) for two week sessions. Whittier tennis staff members will instruct the semi-private 50 minute morning session beginning on June 8th. Don’t miss Dive-In Movie Nights for fun floating under the stars while watching your favorite family-friendly movie. $3.00 per person is a great way to begin a fun-filled weekend! You won’t forget these special summer nights with your friends and family. For detailed information and applications go to www.gopoets.com (click Summer Camps) or call (562) 907-4271.

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Getting Pulled Over Captain Michael Davis

Red lights, flashing strobes, and a siren are directly behind you. You are getting pulled over by a police officer. Your anxiety level increases, your heart is beating fast, your breathing is elevated, and you start to break a sweat. It’s an uncomfortable feeling that even veteran police officers get when they experience the same while off duty. Getting pulled over by a police officer can be a stressful experience, which is why I wanted to dedicate this month’s article to help you feel more comfortable and prepared should you have contact with a Whittier Police Officer on the road. Safety is our concern - don’t be offended. Most citizens already realize that law enforcement is a difficult and dangerous profession. Scores of police officers are killed each year, and hundreds more are injured and assaulted. For these reasons, police officers tend to be extremely cautious. Although training and procedures maximize safety for the officer, they may seem standoffish, impolite, or offensive to citizens who may not consider such precautions necessary with them. Even though you have no intention of doing the officer harm, he or she will probably maintain a defensive posture until the officer feels that there is no risk of confrontation or injury. As soon as you notice emergency lights behind you, you should safely pull your vehicle over to a safe area and stop. Although you might not know the reason for the stop, you should pull over right away. You should remain in your vehicle while the officer approaches. The officer does not know if you are a business owner, a mom taking kids to school, or an armed and wanted criminal. Staying in your vehicle keeps you and the officer safe. Many officers, who were killed or injured, were assaulted during the approach toward a stopped vehicle. Keep your hands easily observable, preferably on the steering wheel where the approaching officer can see them. Officers are trained to observe hands for their safety. An empty hand that can be seen is one that is not holding a weapon. When a police officer contacts you, you should expect a courteous and polite officer that will give you the reason for the traffic stop. When asked, provide your license, registration and proof of insurance to the officer. The law requires a driver to turn over this information upon request by a uniformed officer or an officer in plain clothes who displays proper identification. You may be asked additional questions by the officer if the traffic stop relates to a possible crime or a call for service. Answering all questions honestly will develop a good rapport with the officer and will expedite the traffic stop, allowing you to continue with your day. If you are issued a traffic citation, you will be asked to provide a signature. The signature is not an admission of guilt, but merely your promise to appear in court. If a driver refuses to sign the citation, the law requires that they be arrested and brought before a judge by the police. You should save any arguments about the violation for court, where a judge will hear both sides of the story before rendering a decision. Police officers are trained to keep our community and streets safe and enhance the quality of life for us all. In effecting a traffic stop, the officer is doing his or her part to make our roads and our community a safer place.

Mike Davis is a Captain with the Whittier Police Department. He can be reached at (562) 567-9253 or via email at mdavis@cityofwhittier.org

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WHAT’S COOL IN YOUR SCHOOL St. Mark’s Brings Dr. Seuss to Life with “Seussical the Musical” “Seussical the Musical” was the 11th annual production by the St. Mark’s Youth Theatre at St. Mark’s Lutheran School in Hacienda Heights. Forty-one students performed in March during three sold-out performances. Julie Gil, theatre director, holds auditions early in the school year. The students, 6th through 8th graders, rehearse after school and on weekends for several months while balancing their school work. Ninety-six students, many of whom are Whittier residents, were involved as actors or crew members. Students learn the intricacies of performing on stage, the complexity of the lighting and sound (the Tech Crew), and the quiet backstage management of costume changes and set movement. The Drama Staff consists of eight St. Mark’s staff members. In the past ten years of drama productions, St. Mark’s is very proud of the fact that seven St. Mark’s 8th grade actors have progressed to either the Orange County High School of the Performing Arts or the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts. The St. Mark’s Youth Theatre presented two performances for the student body before “Seussical the Musical” officially opened to the public. St. Mark’s traditionally invites local area schools to attend these performances. This year, St. Mark’s invited students from the Rowland Unified GATE program, the Rowland Unified ASB, and a local home school group. “This show has been so much fun but also terribly challenging,” said director Julie Gil. “With 33 musical numbers and the choreography that goes with them, it has taken a lot of time to simply teach all of the music and dancing. The cast has been terrific and put in tremendous effort to make this a truly outstanding production. From the sets to the costumes to the lighting design, I believe that ‘Seussical the Musical’ will be heralded as one of the St. Mark’s Youth Theatre’s greats!” To learn more about St. Mark’s Lutheran School call (626) 968-0428.

Rio Hondo College Women’s Volleyball Captain Signs 4-Year College Letter of Intent The Rio Hondo College community is thrilled about its women’s volleyball team starter and 2014 team captain, Andrea Velasco, who signed a letter of intent last month to attend Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry, New York. During her time Rio Hondo College, Andrea, a Whittier resident, earned All Foothill Conference honors in 2013 and 2014. She was in top form at the invitation-only Sophomore Showcase where she led the Foothill Conference in hitting and digs. Andrea’s achievements extend beyond the volleyball court into

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Contributions Sought for Chamber’s Annual Educational Scholarship Fund The Whittier Chamber’s Education our Whittier Chamber established the Committee is now seeking donations Randy Basurto Memorial Scholarship from the Whittier business community Fund. Professionally, Randy worked for its Educational Scholarship Fund, as a as Medical Operations Manager, named in memory of Randy Basurto. but as a chamber member, he was an The Educational Scholarship Fund advocate for the youth of our community. is named after board member and He recognized the value of paying it volunteer Randy Keith Basurto who died forward and helping the next generation in 1998 of a heart attack at the age of of high school graduates take the next 46. He worked for HealthFirst Medical step in their education.” Group and had been employed there for Chamber members and friends seven years. of Randy are encouraged to donate The Scholarship Fund rewards money to the cause. “With many of our deserving high school students from students struggling to afford college, the Whittier Union High School District every scholarship they get brings them and local private schools within the one step closer to overcoming their Whittier Chamber membership for their significant financial hurdle,” stated Jack academic achievements and service to Ketchum, Student Chamber Liason the community with $500 scholarships at the Whittier Union High School to go toward books, room and board, District. “But even more important or tuition. Last year the Chamber was than the money is the affirmation able to award four students and hopes students receive from our local business to increase that number this year. “Our community. The scholarship says Whittier Chamber members are some “we believe in you” and that kind of of the hardest working members of our encouragement is priceless to a young community, yet when all is said and done, person embarking on a career in the value of our work is not reflected in business, especially since it comes from our bank account, home, or cars,” stated local business professionals.” Melanie Bickley, Whittier Brokers and The following is a list highlighting Education Committee chair. “It’s in our the marketing values associated with daily legacy, the lives we’ve changed, different gift levels. and the people we’ve helped. That’s why Gift Level Benefit $250 - Your business logo and name listed in a special Scholarship Feature in the June edition of the Business Focus - Recognition at the May and June Wake Up Whittier networking breakfasts - Business name listed on the Certificate of Recognition awarded to each recipient - Business name listed in the Chamber’s E-Newsletter $100

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MAY May 2nd and 3rd: Relay for Life – Whittier @ Hillview Middle School (10931 Stamy Rd.) 9 a.m. Saturday to 9 a.m. Sunday. Join the community as they walk around the clock to celebrate, remember, and fight back. The 24 hour event is family friendly and proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society. Free. For more information email relay4lifewhittier@gmail.com May 6th through 30th: Surface Tension Art Show @ Whittier Art Association and Gallery (8035 Painter Ave.) Wednesday through Sunday from 1 to 6 p.m. View the 7th annual WhittierArtists.com exhibit, Surface Tension. The show will feature paintings, ceramics, photography, and watercolors. Free. For more information call (562) 698-8710 Healthy Heart and Lungs Seminar @ Brookdale – Central Whittier (8101 Painter Ave.) 10 to 11 a.m. Brookdale – Central Whittier and At Home Respiration Care will present an 8 week course on the keys to maintaining a healthy heart and lungs. Every Thursday throughout the month of May and June. Free. For more information contact Terri Torres at (562) 698-0596 MAY 2 Household Hazardous Waste and E-Waste Roundup @ La Mirada Regional Park (13795 Adelfa Dr. La Mirada) 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dispose of household hazardous items such as cell phones, paint thinner, and batteries. Free. For more information call (800) 238-0172 World Cuisine Celebration @ Brookdale – Central Whittier (8101 Painter Ave.) 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy margaritas, tacos, and live entertainment with Brookdale – Central Whittier as they celebrate the sounds and taste of Mexico. Free. For more information contact Terri Torres at (562) 698-0596 E.W.A.E.F. Donor Dinner @ Whittier Art Gallery (8035 Painter Ave.) 5:15 p.m. The East Whittier Arts Education Foundation invites you to their 2015 Donor Dinner honoring student artistic achievement. Tickets are $50. Contact Virginia Ball at (562) 665-6963 for more information MAY 4 Pathways Support Group @ American Red Cross (6701 Friends Ave.) 7 to 8:30 p.m. This program provides a supportive environment to explore and share feelings, get emotional support, and develop coping skills. FREE. Call White Emerson Mortuary at (562) 698-0304 for more information MAY 5 Community Yoga @ One Body Studios (2424 W. Whittier Blvd.) 6 to 7 a.m. Start your day off right with yoga! All levels welcome. $8 per person. Contact One Body Studios (562) 309-4641 for more information Ribbon Cutting @ SERVPRO of Whittier (9245 Santa Fe Springs Rd. SFS) 4 p.m. Free and open to the public! Call the Whittier Chamber at (562) 698-9554 for more information

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MAY 6 Tai Chi and Lunch @ Brookdale - Central Whittier (8101 Painter Ave.) 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Enjoy fun tai chi and a delicious lunch. Free. For more information call Terri Torres at (562) 698-0596

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Ribbon Cutting @ Coby Madison Jewelers (15710 Whittwood Dr.) 4 p.m. Free and open to the public! Call the Whittier Chamber at (562) 698-9554 for more information

MAY 7 Bridge of Faith Town Hall Meeting @ East Whittier Women’s Club (14148 East Second St.) 3 to 5 p.m. Community agencies and individuals come together to discuss issues that youth are currently facing. Free. For more information call Carol Reza at (562) 322-5265

MAY 16 Community Health Faire and Police Open House @ Whittier City Hall (13230 Penn St.) 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will include a kiddie-k fun run, police station tours, fitness and nutrition information, and more. Free. For more information contact Virginia Santana at (562) 567-9400

Kaleidoscope 6 Chamber Mixer & Silent Auction @ DoubleTree Hotel (13111 Sycamore Dr. Norwalk) 4 to 7 p.m. Enjoy six times the networking, hors d’oeuvres, a no host bar, entertainment by RMH Dance & Productions, and bid on items to support CAPC, Inc. FREE. For more information contact CAPC at (562) 693-8826

Menotti & Great Opera Choruses @ First United Methodist Church Pasadena (500 E. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena) 4 p.m. Join Chorale Bel Canto for a thrilling program to close their 33rd season of singing. Tickets prices - adults: $25, seniors: $20, students: $10. To order tickets visit www.choralebelcanto.org

MAY 8 WRWF 60th Anniversary Celebration @ Friendly Hills Country Club (8500 S. Villaverde Dr.) 11 a.m. Whittier Republic Women Federation is having a special lunch to celebrate their 60 year anniversary, highlight past accomplishments, award students and recognize the Woman of the Year. Tickets are $30. To make reservations call (626) 968-2125 or email cagardner@roadrunner.com MAY 9 Founders Day @ Central Park (6532 Friends Ave.) 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. “Mad about MidCentury Whittier!” Browse antique cars, snack on homemade goodies, and buy fun items. Free. For more information contact the Whittier Museum at (562) 945-3871 “Surface Tension” Reception @ Whittier Art Association and Gallery (8035 Painter Ave.) 4 to 7 p.m. The Whittier Art Association will be celebrating their group artist show featuring members of WhittierArtists.com. Free. For more information call (562) 698-8710 MAY 11 17th Annual St. Paul High School Golf Classic @ Friendly Hills Country Club (8500 S. Villaverde Dr.) Tee time: 10 a.m. Enjoy a day of golf, food, prizes, and fun. Funds raised from the event will support Saint Paul’s athletic programs and student athletes. For pricing and more information contact Julie Reynoso at (562) 698-6246 x727 MAY 14 Whittier Bike to Work Day Pit Stop @ Palm Park Whittier Greenway Trailhead (5703 Palm Ave.) 7 to 9:30 a.m. Residents are invited to participate in a free “Bicycle Pit Stop” held for bicycling commuters on California Bike to Work Day. There will be refreshments, giveaways, and bicycle displays. Free. For more information contact Darren Schmidt at (562) 908-3666

MAY 18 Pathways Support Group @ American Red Cross (6701 Friends Ave.) 7 to 8:30 p.m. This program provides a supportive environment to explore and share feelings, get emotional support, and develop coping skills. FREE. Call White Emerson Mortuary at (562) 698-0304 for more information MAY 20 Wake Up Whittier @ Whittier Hospital (9080 Colima Rd.) 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Network with local business professionals and enjoy your first meal of the day! FREE for chamber members; $20 for non-members. For more information call Natalie at (562) 698-9554 Dancing with the Whittier Stars @ Whittier Community Theatre (7630 Washington Ave.) 4 and 7 p.m. shows. Whittier Community Foundation’s 4th Annual Dancing with the Whittier Stars. $45; includes dinner and performance. To purchase tickets call (562) 567-9430 MAY 21 Dancing with the Whittier Stars @ Whittier Community Theatre (7630 Washington Ave.) 7 p.m. show Whittier Community Foundation’s 4th Annual Dancing with the Whittier Stars. $45; includes dinner and performance. To purchase tickets call (562) 567-9430 MAY 25 CHAMBER OFFICE CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF MEMORIAL DAY 95th Annual Memorial Day Observance @ Rose Hills Memorial Park (3888 Workman Mill Rd.) All day event. Free and open to the community. Contact Gabi Barbarena at (562) 696-8196 for more information

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Whittier Memorial Day Observance @ Whittier City Hall (13230 Penn St.) 9 to 10 a.m. Residents are invited to join the Whittier City Council and representatives of the armed forces in remembering our fallen soldiers. Free. For more information contact Virginia Santana at (562) 567-9400 Maker Meetup @ Half Off Books (6708 Greenleaf Ave.) 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Those who like to create, grow, invent, etc. get together to talk about their interests. Free. Contact Half Off Books at (562) 286-6708 for more information MAY 26 Tasty Tuesday Monthly Networking Lunch @ La Casita Olvera (16258 Whittier Blvd.) 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy business networking and great food! $10 for Chamber members; $20 for non-members. Call (562) 698-9554 for more information MAY 27 Zumbathon and Mini Resource Fair @ Whittier Hospital Medical Center (9210 Colima Rd. Ste. 110) Join local community leaders as they celebrate National Senior Health and Fitness Day with a zumbathon and mini resource fair. Free and open to the public. To RSVP call (800) 613-4291 Be Great Motivate Benefit @ Sky Rose Chapel (3888 Workman Mill Rd.) 5 to 7:30 p.m. The Boys & Girls Club of Whittier will be holding their first annual Be Great Motivate Benefit with motivational speaker John Coutis. All proceeds benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Whittier. Tickets are $15. To purchase tickets call (562) 698-8630 ext 114 or visit www.bgcw.org “SHOUT” Open Mic @ Half Off Books (6708 Greenleaf Ave.) 7 to 9 p.m. Local talent sings, dances, does poetry, comedy, and even magic. Free. Call (562) 286-6708 for more information MAY 28 FREE Business Seminar @ Whittier Public Library (7344 Washington Ave.) 8:30 to 10 a.m. “So you have a great idea for a new business or product.. now what?” with speaker Manuel Martinez. FREE & open to the public. To RSVP call (562) 698-9554 Senior Resource Fair @ Whittier Senior Center (13225 Walnut St.) 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Approximately 50 vendors and agencies will participate to provide information and resources on various topics. Free. For more information contact Ruri Pierre at (562) 567-9470 18th Annual WAPADH “No-Name” Golf Tournament @ Coyote Hills Golf Club (1440 E. Bastanchury Rd. Fullerton) Shotgun start: 11:30 a.m. Enjoy golfing, raffles, putting contest, dinner, and helicopter golf ball drop. $150 per golfer. For more information call Harry Wilson at (951) 805-4901

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AUTOMOTIVE AUTO DEALERSHIP Nominees: Community Honda Mazda of Puente Hills Toyota of Whittier

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Nominees: Classic Touch Auto Detailing Fix Auto Whittier • Pacific Auto Spa SuperJay Detail Transhine Auto Detailing Whittwood Car Wash • Xtreme Tint

AUTO REPAIR

Nominees: Andy’s Garage • Barsom Automotive Bill and Jim’s Auto Repair Brother’s Automotive Craig’s Automotive/ Dan’s Garage Elite Auto • Exclusively Imports Freds Automotive • Imperial Tire Plus Jerry’s Garage Meineke Car Care Center Molina’s Automotive • Pacific Tires Rick’s Auto Electric • Sherif’s Auto Care Top Line Automotive Uptown Auto Repair Winner:

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Nominees: AutoZone • Mickey’s Garage NAPA of Whittier • O’Reilly Auto Parts Sherif’s Auto Care Winner:

BODY SHOP

BEAUTY TIRES

Nominees: America’s Tire Store American Tire Depot Daniels Tire Service Gutierrez Tires & Wheels JD Tire Barn • Pacific Tires Salina’s Tires & Wheels Winner:

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Nominees: Automobile Club of Southern California Bob and Dave’s Towing Graham’s Towing Service Haddick’s Towing & Auto Body Hadley Tow Road Runner Specialty Towing & Transportation U-Haul Whittier

Nominees: Eckles Auto Body • Fix Auto Whittier Golden West Coach • Greg’s Auto Body Hadley Collision Center Mr. Bill’s Auto Body & Paint Inc. Precision Auto Body Repair Winner: R.B. Paint & Body Whittier Collision Center

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Artika Hair Spa Boulevard Beauty Bar Couture Salon & Spa Diva’s Hair Design Family Afhair Fantastic Sams Friendly Hills Barbers Great Looks Hair Studio Hair Innovations J Anthony Salon Jazzy’s Nails and Spa Kut n Beauty • Le Cheveux Attic Mozart the Salon • Paloma & Friends Red the Hair Studio Reflections Salon Salon Cheval • Salon D’Tangles Salon Pin Up The Sweet Spot Salon Tip Top Barber Shop • Uptown Girlz Wicked Hair Salon Winner:

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Other Automotive Nominees: Whittier Auto Transmissions

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Balanced Professional Massage Cassie Hetrick - One Body Studios Greenleaf Massage Spa Massage Envy Oasis Healing Arts Rollins, Jessica The Skin Room Wendy Kreider, D.C. The Zen Den Spa Winner:

SKIN CARE Nominees:

Bel Viso Skin Care Casa de Bellini Let’s Face It! Mahelia Skin Care & Spa Picasso Medical Aesthetics Renew Massage & Skin Care Skin Perfect Medical Aesthetics The Skin Room Sweet to the Soul

Other Beauty Nominees: Ellie Rd., Eyebrow 16170 Leffingwell Ste. #1 Threading Winner: Whittier, CA 90603 In Style Skyy Nails (949) 870-5550 Nails •cindypuentes@gmail.com

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Nominees: Bank of America • Chase Credit Union of Southern California F & A Federal Credit Union Friendly Hills Bank SchoolsFirst Credit Union US Bank • Wells Fargo Winner:

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Nominees: California Tax & Management Graham, Melody CPA Harvey & Parmelee, LLP, CPAs Haas Business Service Matson, Kolene CPA Parker Tax and Bookkeeping So Cal Business Solutions Southern California Certified Bookkeeping Theisen, Thomas CPA Valentine, John Walker, Christine, SRTP Winner:

COMPUTER SUPPORT

Nominees: DigiCal • Geeks R Us • Global IT The P.C. Help Desk RJ Computer Networks Winner:

ESCROW SERVICES

Nominees: Adobe Escrow Corporation Arden Escrow Services, Inc. Focus Escrow Winner:

PRINTER/GRAPHIC DESIGN

Nominees: ACRO Printing Inc. • Rad Custom Signs Reliable Printing Uptown Printing & Graphics Winner:

INSURANCE

Nominees: Advanced Benefit Center Automobile Club of Southern California Farmers Insurance – Salvador de Leon Hendersons Insurance Agency, Inc. Partner Agency Insurance Services Rood Insurance and Financial Services - State Farm Agency State Farm – Cheryl Estep State Farm – Joe Caviezel The Summer Group Winner:

LEGAL SERVICES

Nominees: Armando Villegas & Associates Barber, Darren W. Bewley, Lassleben & Miller, LLP Dewberry, Richard • Koestner, Marie Law Office of David Pickard Law Office of Robert L. Haendiges Law Offices of Steven Ibarra Legal Shield • My Attorney LA Winner:

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PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS Nominees: ACRO Printing Inc. Called Promotions • Mr. B’s Tees Nordbak’s Promotional Products Promo Guy

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Nominees: California Tax and Management GMA Management Services Graham, Melody CPA Hart and Vandenberg, CPAs Harvey & Parmelee, LLP, CPAs Jackson Hewitt Janowicz, Catherine M. CPA Jere E. McDonald, An Accountancy Corporation

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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Nominees: MAP Property Management, Inc. Pabst, Kinney & Associates, Inc. Woodruff Properties Winner:

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Nominees: AIT Support Services • DigiCal Global IT • The P.C. Help Desk Winner:

REALTY

Nominees: Casado, Daniel - Realtor Fox, Kevin and Laura - Realtors Keller Williams Whittier - Crotwell Lowinger, Carla Ramsing - Realtor Realty Executives Cornerstone Whittier Brokers Winner:

Other Business Service Provider Nominees: Bowen-Meyers & Associates Avina, Emanuel - Ameriprise Financial McDonnell Group Papa, Gabriel - New York Life PTCS Company Reliance Mortgage Service, Inc. World Financial Group

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Nominees: Nominees: Corner Bakery Café • Courtney French, Pastry Chef • Crepes & Grapes Café The 6740 Pub & Grill • Bailey Street Kitchen • Bizarra Capital • California Grill Dunkin Donuts • Emmy Doo’s • Hollywood Bagels • JK Donuts • Lucky Treats Canoe Café • The Cat and the Custard Cup • Chris & Pitts Manuel’s Original El Tepeyac Café • New York Bagels LA • Northwoods Inn Ciao Italia Ristorante • Crepes & Grapes Café • Greenleaf Café Panera Bread • Phlight • Simply Delicious • Simply Irresistible Cakes & Desserts Jack’s Whittier Restaurant • Lascari’s Italian Deli Stuie’s Brooklyn Bagel Bakery • Sugar and Spice Manuel’s Original El Tepeyac Café • NORMS Restaurant • Olive Garden Sweet Dreams Desserts & Bistro • Uptown Sweets • Village Sweets Pizzamania • Red Robin • Rocky Cola Café • Ruby’s Diner • The Rusty Monk Scotty’s Family Restaurant • Señor Peppers • Silver Palace • Tacos Baja Thai Table Restaurant • Togo’s Eatery Winner:

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BREAKFAST

Nominees: Arthur’s Coffee Shop • Bailey Street Kitchen • California Grill Crepes & Grapes Café • Forking Good Café • Friendly Hills Country Club Greenleaf Café • The Habit • IHOP • Jack’s Whittier Restaurant • Mimi’s Café Mimo’s Cafe • New York Bagels LA • NORMS Restaurant • Rocky Cola Café Ruby’s Diner • Sage Restaurant & Lounge • Scotty’s Family Restaurant

Nominees: Claylees’s Dance Academy Dance Image L.A. Dance Connection Michael Seril Fitness Studio One Body Studios RMH Dance & Productions Studio “Danza Folklorica de Colores” Winner:

ORGANIC/HEALTH FOODS FINE DINING

Nominees: Azabu Restaurant • Clearman’s Steak n Stein • Dal Rae Restaurant Dattilo Ristorante • Friendly Hills Country Club • Phlight • Portsmouth The Rusty Monk • Sage Restaurant & Lounge • Setá Tacos Baja • Vintage Café

Nominees: Advocare – Desiree Boyle Herbie’s Natural Foods • Sprouts

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FROZEN TREATS

Nominees: Baskin Robbins • Emmy Doo’s • Frugo’s Yogurt • Rockies Frozen Yogurt Ruby’s Diner • Talia’s Coffee Co. • Yogurtland

Nominees: Bright Plaza Pharmacy & Home Medical Equipment Herbie’s Natural Foods • Sprouts

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FITNESS STUDIO

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Nominees: The 6740 Pub & Grill • Bambooze Sushi and Brew House • The Bottle Room The Cellar Bottle Shop • Geezers • Mimi’s Café • Phlight Red Robin • The Rusty Monk • Sage Restaurant & Lounge • The Spin Lounge

Nominees: 24 Hour Fitness Balanced Energy Studios BURGER Crossfit Whittier • Fit Body Boot Camp HAPPY HOUR Nominees: Greenleaf Yoga • Iron Dog Fitness Nominees: The 6740 Pub & Grill • Bailey Street Kitchen • The Bottle Room Kidspace • LA Fitness The 6740 Pub & Grill • Bambooze Sushi & Brew House • The Bottle Room California Grill • Douglas Burgers • Five Guys • Golden Ox • The Habit Michael Seril Fitness Studio The Cellar Bottle Shop • El Cholo • El Tepeyac Café • Joy Sushi In-N-Out Burger • Mimo’s Café • Norm’s Famous Charbroiled Burgers Marie Calendar’s • Original Roadhouse Grill • Phlight • Radisson Hotel Whittier One Body Studios • Project Crossfit Orchard’s Fresh Foods • Phlight • Rick’s Drive In and Out • Rocky Cola Cafe Studio “Danza Folklorica de Colores” Setá • Shakey’s Pizza • Vintage Café Ruby’s Diner • The Rusty Monk • Sophia’s at Radisson Hotel Whittier YMCA of Greater Whittier Tam’s Burgers • Vintage Café Winner: Winner: Winner: Winner:

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Nominees: Pizza Studio • Rick’s In & Out Burger • Ruby’s Diner • Togo’s Eatery Winner:

CATERING

Nominees: Bakery 4 Less • Bella Events Catering Company • Bon Appetit @ Whittier College Café n Stuff • California Grill • Catering by Herach & Ara • Chris & Pitts Crepes & Grapes Café • Forking Good Cafe • Lascari’s Italian Deli Manuel’s Original El Tepeyac Café • Tacos Baja • Togo’s Eatery • Vintage Café Winner:

COCKTAIL

Nominees: The Cellar Bottle Shop • Dal Rae Restaurant • Friendly Hills Country Club New Canton Chinese Restaurant • Radisson Hotel Whittier Sage Restaurant & Lounge • Setá • Vintage Café

LUNCH

Nominees: The 6740 Pub & Grill • Bailey Street Kitchen • Bizarra Capital • California Grill Chipotle • Chris & Pitts • Crepes & Grapes Café • Datillos Ristorante Honey Baked Ham • Lascari’s Italian Deli • Manuel’s Original El Tepeyac Café Marie Calendars • Mimo’s Café • Mr. Sandwich • New York Bagels LA Olive Garden • Orchard’s Fresh Foods • Panda Express • Panera Bread Red Robin • Ruby’s Diner • Silver Palace • Tacos Baja • Togo’s Eatery • Veracruz

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PIZZA

Nominees: 3 Alarm Pizza • Barro’s Pizza • Blackjack Pizzeria • Brickhouse Pizza Ciao Italia Ristorante • Domino’s Pizza • Double or Nothing Pizza Joe Peep’s NY Pizza • La Pizza Loca • Lascari’s Italian Deli Little Caesars Pizza • Marco Polo Pizza • Papa John’s • Papa Murphy’s Paramore Pizza • Pizza Station • Pizza Studio • Pizzamania • Stuft Pizza Tony’s Pizza • Uptown Pizza Co. Winner:

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Nominees: The 6740 Pub & Grill • Azabu Restaurant • Bizarra Capital • Brickhouse Pizza Ciao Italia Ristorante • Casa Jimenez • Chipotle • Crepes & Grapes Café Dakara Sushi • Datillo Ristorante • El Camino • El Cholo • Joy Sushi COFFEE SHOP La Casita Olvera • La Victoria • Lascari’s Italian Deli Nominees: Luna Estrella Mexican Cocina • Manuel’s Original El Tepeyac Café Arthur’s Coffee Shop • The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf • Corner Bakery Café Mr. Giant • Munguia’s Restaurant • Orange House Take Out • Phlight Crepes & Grapes Café • Dunkin Donuts • Forking Good Café • Greenleaf Café Pho & Roll • Rosarito Taco Grill • Tacos Baja • Uptown Mexican Café Jack’s Whittier Restaurant • Mimo’s Café • NORMS Restaurant Veracruz • Vic’s Tacos • Zumaya’s Mexican Café Rocky Cola Café • Ruby’s Diner • Scotty’s Family Restaurant Starbucks • Talia’s Coffee Co. Winner: Winner: Winner:

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Other Fitness Nominees: Dragon Fire

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Nominees: The Bottle Room • The Cellar Bottle Shop • Phlight • The Rusty Monk Setá • Trader Joe’s • Uptown Liquor • Vintage Café Winner: Other Dining Nominees: Steve’s BBQ • Gu Thai

Chamber’s website, which includes a community resource guide and calendar of events. Winners were announced during the Chamber ’s annual installation event last month and are also listed online at www.whittierchamber.com/ bestofthebest. Congratulations to each and every nominee, fi nalist, and winner, and thank you for making Whittier such a great place to live, work, and shop!

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Uptown Wellness Center AUDIOLOGY Nominees: Miracle-Ear Western Hearing Aid Center Whittier Hearing Center

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Nominees: Bloom • Boardwalk • Casita del Pueblo • Haus of Lusus • Houzz Party Clothing King Richards • Laura’s Boutique • Local Fixture • Lunasol Mexican Vintage Margarita’s Fashions • Pour Le Bain Shannon G’s Flowers, Party Planning, Gifts & More • Shop the Runway Simply Susie’s Boutique • Soho • Sweet to the Soul • The Tender Tush Teri Medina’s Really Great Stuff • Up*Scale Collectibles Uptown Bombshell Boutique • Vintage Vogue • The Wonder Emporium Winner:

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Nominees: A to Z Mart • Hector’s Furniture • JDK Furniture Specialty King Richards • Michaels Furniture Winner:

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GENERAL CONTRACTOR Nominees: Nominees: Brookdale – Central Whittier Associated Cabinets Brookdale – Uptown Whittier Braaksma Construction DialMED Home Care DC General Contractor Home Instead Senior Care H & S Fix It All Mirada Hills Rehabilitation and Hebert Design Werks Convalescent Hospital JJM Services, LLC • Kimber Company Oakmont of Whittier • Posada Whittier MPG Construction Inc. Visiting Angels Sam Nowak and Sons Construction Uptown Whittier South Coast Inc. Winner:

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Nominees: Nominees: Coulson, Laura M.D. Pro-Tech Carpet & Tile Care, Inc. Darwish, Riad M.D. • Elkin, Howard M.D. Stanley Steemer • STAR Kleaners Galbreath, Ronald M.D. Ghiya, Dinesh M.D. • Gray, Brent M.D. Winner: Holmes, Randolph M.D. Huang, Kevin M.D. • Istrate, Simona CNM Kokoris, Nicholas M.D. ELECTRICIAN Maguire and Welsh Medical Group Nominees: Madrid, Sandra M.D. • Magged, Mark M.D. Berokoff Electric Martinez, Norma M.D. Epic Power Systems Mendez, Alexander M.D. Fusion Electric • Harrison Electric Miyamoto, Keith M.D. Star Electric Systems Nayak, Suhaker M.D. PIH Health • Reece, Edward M.D. Winner: Winner:

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Nominees: Alicia Bravo Photo Design • Ashley French Photography Elias Photography • GB Pictures Miguel Pola Photography • Rebecca Merlino Photography Say Cheese Photography • Steve Burns Photography Winner:

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Nominees: American Red Cross • Crystal Marquis • Friendly Hills Country Club Harmony Center for Spiritual Living • Radisson Hotel Whittier The Ruth B. Shannon Center for the Performing Arts Sage Restaurant & Lounge • Swiss Park Banquet Facility Winner:

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Nominees: A Special Event • Shannon G’s Flowers, Party Planning, Gifts & More Ortega, Luz (Radisson Hotel Whittier) Winner:

Other Special Events Nominees: MIJO Entertainment Other Non-Category Nominees: AllStar Cable Product, Inc. • Grandmother Turtles Margo’s Family Child Care • Montes Camera Morningstar Christian Chapel • My Friend’s House

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Whittier Hospital Medical Center Wednesday May 20th • 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. Full Table - $80 Participation includes 6” Expo table, table cloth and signage, Non-profit plug pass, and June Business Focus photo feature

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Winners of the 1st Annual Best of the Best Awards were invited to attend the Chamber’s monthly networking breakfast and recognized for their outstanding products and services as voted on by local residents and business owners. Turn to pages 10-12 for a complete list of winners and nominees

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Conserving Water During California’s Drought California Governor Jerry Brown recently imposed statewide mandatory water restrictions for the first time in history after findings showed the lowest snow level in 65 years of record-keeping. Residents and business owners Laurie Perschbacher, alike need to use water more efficiently and there are several things everyone can do to stop wasting and start MAP Property conserving this precious commodity. Management Indoor Tips: Toilets – Toilets are one of the most used indoor fixtures. High efficiency toilets can save up to 38 gallons of water per day! This can reduce your water bill and save money. Faucets – Instead of running water to rinse off dishes, consider using short blasts of water. This easy change can save nearly 5,000 gallons a year. Dishwashers and Washing Machines – Make sure when you purchase these new appliances that they are Energy Star certified. This will also reduce the number of gallons used for these appliances, resulting in more savings. Outdoor Tips: Landscaping – The less grass you have, the less water you will use. Grass is considered to be one of the highest water-using plants in landscaping. The City of Whittier has notified all residents to water their yards in a way that does not cause water run-off. In northern California they have already mandated that watering of landscaping can only be twice a week. In the City of La Habra they have mandated odd/even watering days. Its only a matter of time before the entire state is taking this drastic action in order to conserve water. There are also special rebates available if you change your landscaping to drought-tolerant. In addition, use a broom instead of a hose to clean off sidewalks and driveways and always remember to water plants at night or early in the morning to reduce evaporation and increase effectiveness. Sprinklers – There are sprinklers on the market that have rotating nozzles which control the amount of water distributed onto your landscaping. Many sprinkler nozzles today have lower precipitation rates to decrease the amount of runoff and improve the water distribution. Drip irrigation is a very effective way to water plants to a specific location at or near plant roots. This system encourages water efficiency for all landscaping and also helps to prevent weed growth. Leaks on irrigation systems are often times hard to detect and can go unnoticed for long periods of time. A few key locations to monitor are hose bibs, sprinkler heads, irrigation piping, and valves. There are pressure-regulation sprinklers with high efficiency nozzles to control the water being sprayed on your landscape and also reduce maintenance to the sprinkler head. Consider upgrading your system to something more conservative and look into more ways you can lessen your water footprint by visiting http://www.centralbasin.org. M A P Property Management, Inc. can assist you with replacing old appliances, faucets, or toilets and repairing or upgrading your irrigation systems to be more drought-tolerant. We also offer full service property management. Call Laurie for more information at (562) 945-3404.

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hundreds of silent auction items to bid on. The DoubleTree Hotel Norwalk and other local food vendors will provide delicious appetizers for guests to enjoy, including no-host bars. Guests will also be treated to entertainment by RMH Dance & Productions. Businesses and community members can support this event in a variety of ways. Individuals or companies can donate items to the silent auction, serve as a Corporate/ Family/Friend Sponsor for $100 (which includes signage at the event and in the printed program), or come with coworkers, family, and friends to network and shop. All the proceeds from the silent auction, raffle, and Corporate/ Family/Friend Sponsors will go directly to supporting the services provided by CAPC, Inc., an organization which specializes in empowering individuals with disabilities to maximize the quality of their lives within their homes and communities. The Doubletree Hotel Norwalk is located at 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650. For additional information contact Carolyn Reggio at fundraising@capcinc.org or (562) 693-8826 x3008.

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AROUND TOWN Whittier Republican Women Federated celebrate 60th anniversary The Whittier Republican Women Federated will celebrate their 60th anniversary on Friday, May 8, 2015. The event will include scholarship awards to students from Whittier College and Biola University, a Woman of the Year award, donation of books to two local schools, and a stroll back in history to review the many accomplishments of their members. Whittier Republican Women is a chapter of the National Federation which was founded in 1938. It is a grassroots political organization and is one of

the largest and most influential women’s political organizations in the country. For 60 years, Whittier Republican women have provided political education, supported candidates, registered voters, and contributed many hours of community service. The celebration event will take place May 8th at 11 a.m. at Friendly Hills Country Club, 8500 S. Villaverde Dr. Whittier. The cost is $30 per person which includes lunch. To make reservations call (626) 968-2125 or email cagardner@roadrunner.com.

Hundreds participate at 10th Annual Mad Dash for cancer research Donna Holmes, president of From Maddi’s Closet, expressed her excitement and gratitude over the terrific turnout for this year’s Mad Dash, a Super Hero 5K Run/Walk event attended by well over 200 participants held last month at La Serna High School in Whittier. “Over the past decade, we have sponsored an annual friends and family community walk in honor of our daughter Maddi and the many children who battle childhood cancer,” said Holmes. “However, this year’s event was the first 5K that From Maddi’s Closet has taken on, and we realized there are many challenges to going big! We also added a “Villain Run” so the youngest runners had a chance to participate in the fun, while at the same time creating a comfortable course for walkers and a challenging course for seasoned 5K runners. Our vision was to create a truly all-community event, embracing more individuals who want to become part of our mission to bring love, hope, and joy to children battling cancer, and I think we did that.” Then Mayor Pro-Tem Fernando Dutra of Whittier, along with his wife Mary and their friends, joined in the fun and completed the 5K course, a little tired but certainly smiling. Representatives from CHLA and CHOC participated and Dr. Nathan Robison spoke on behalf of the Neuro-Oncology Program. He also ran the course, joined by his wife and young son Marco. There were 250 individuals who enjoyed pancakes and sausage provided by the Kiwanis Clubs of La Mirada and Greater Whittier. Hot Starbucks coffee and goodies were also served with a smile. Holmes added, “We are delighted that so many organizations supported us by responding to our request for sponsors, including Red Ribbon Sponsors Whittier Hospital Medical Center and Children’s Hospital Orange County; Yellow Ribbon Sponsors Back Body Mind Chiropractic, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, DialMED Home Care, and Mirada Hills Rehabilitation Hospital; and Pink Ribbon Sponsors County Line Animal Hospital, Fullerton Bicycle, and United States Ball Corp. Participants entering the race area were quite impressed with the sponsor signage along the way and we are so appreciative of their generous contributions.” This event, one two major annual fundraisers for From Maddi’s Closet, is extremely important to the success of their program. Donations are still coming in and they fully anticipate exceeding their goal of $10,000 from the event. All proceeds from the Mad Dash go to the various pediatric cancer patient support programs and the research programs at the Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disease in Los Angeles. From Maddi’s Closet wants to express their appreciation to all of the 2015 Super Heroes – participants, sponsors, and vendors. From Maddi’s Closet is collecting new pajamas for their upcoming patient event. This is one of the children’s favorite events and they will need 160 to 165 pairs so that each child receives one. For more information contact Donna Holmes at (562) 640-1004 or visit www.frommaddiscloset.org for details on the event.

Two day water and energy debate coming to Whittier A unique two day event will be held to debate the local climate challenges and related water and energy usage issues relevant to LA and San Gabriel Valley communities this June. This conference, one of several across the U.S., employs critical debates among the internationally credible scientists, policy makers, students, and the community to clarify the local coping challenges. Smaller group breakout caucuses will identify areas of consensus and actionable next steps relevant to individual choices and local San Gabriel Valley community initiatives. Participants are anticipated to fully represent the diversity of our communities and hold a wide range of opinions and perspectives concerning these issues. The subject matter experts invited to propose relevant policy issues and lead the debates are: Dr. Jerry Schubel, President/CEO Aquarium of the Pacific, who will explore the water and climate environmental issues facing the LA region and the nation. Dr. Neil Fromer, Executive Director of Caltech’s Resnick Sustainability Institute, who will focus on energy uses and energy efficiency in urban environments. Dr. Christopher Thornberg, Founding Partner of Beacon Economics, who will address the related financial issues facing local, regional, state, and national decision makers. The event will take place on June 5th and 6th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at PIH Health Hospital in Whittier at the Flo and Frank Conference Center, 12401 Washington Blvd. Those who are interested in participating must register online at www.scienceforglobalpolicy.org. Space is limited.

Soroptimist International of Whittier welcome guest speaker Dr. Joyce Kaufman Soroptimist is a global women’s organization whose members volunteer to improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment. More than 80,000 Soroptimists in about 120 countries and territories support community-based and global projects benefiting women and girls. Soroptimist International of Whittier invites you to join them on Tuesday, May 19th for a special presentation by Dr. Joyce Kaufman, Professor of Political Science at Whittier College and Director of Center for Engagement with Communities. Dr. Kaufman, a former member of Soroptimist International of Whittier herself, will be talking about “The Women of South Africa.” Dr. Kaufman’s work has included topics such as post-Cold War Europe, foreign aid, foreign policy, and the present role(s) and expectations of NATO. Soroptimist International of Whittier meets every Tuesday at noon at the Radisson Hotel in Whittier. Lunch buffet is $17 per person and anyone who is interested in learning more about their great service club is welcome to attend. For more information about the club and upcoming meetings, please call or email Petra Schmischke at (562) 652-3451 or pschmischke@friendlyhillsbank.com.

7th Annual WhittierArtists.com show to take place in May The Whittier Art Association and Gallery presents their 7th annual WhittierArtists.com exhibit, Surface Tension. The show will take place May 6th through May 30th from 1 to 6 p.m. A new body of work produced by ten artist members of WhittierArtists.com is returning to the Whittier Art Gallery. Every year this group of prize-winning artists presents itself with a new challenge: this year is Surface Tension. Surface tension is what adds visual interest and energy to a piece of artwork. Manipulating principles of light, form, rhythm, texture, and pattern produce countless opportunities to add excitement to a piece. The WhittierArtists.com show is always a favorite with the public and features paintings in oil and acrylic, ceramics, photography, and watercolors. The reception is on Saturday, May 9th from 4 to 7 p.m. The public is enthusiastically invited and there is no admission charge. Also at the Gallery Life Drawing Group: Meets at the Gallery the 1st Friday of each month from 7 to 10 p.m. All artists are welcome. The fee is $20 and both male and female models are provided. For further information call John Williams at (951) 236-0862. The Gift Shop: Textiles, jewelry, cards, prints, paintings, and more one of a kind treasures by the Gallery’s award winning members are available for purchase. Prices are deliberately kept low to enable the community to own fine art work at reasonable prices. Ongoing Book Sale: Exciting art and other books are available for the donation you choose to make. The Whittier Art Association is a non profit organization and memberships and donations to the Gallery are tax deductible. For more information stop by the Whittier Art Association and Gallery, located at 8035 Painter Avenue, or call (562) 698-8710.The Gallery is open Wednesday through Sunday from 1 to 6 p.m.

Boys and Girls Club of Whittier to hold motivational benefit Join the Boys & Girls Club of Whittier for the 1st Annual Be Great Motivate Benefit on May 27th, 2015 with renowned Motivational Speaker John Coutis. John ‘JC’ Coutis is an exceptional person. Born with a severe disability that rendered his legs useless, John defied medical opinion by refusing to die. Today John speaks all around the world to tens of thousands, very enthusiastic and eager people, whom he leaves breathless. The Be Great Motivate Benefit will be held on May 27th in the Sky Rose Chapel at Rose Hills, 3888 Workman Mill Road. A meet and greet will take place from 5 to 6 p.m. and the program will start at 6 and end at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $15 and includes hors d’oeuvres. All proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Whittier. To buy your tickets in advance, visit www.bgcw.org or call (562) 698-8630 ext 114.

Crafters and sponsors still needed for fall craft fair The 6th Annual Harmony Center Fine Art & Craft Fair is looking for unique, handmade crafts for their juried craft show this fall. Applications will be available at www.HarmonyArtFair.org and the deadline to apply is July 24, 2015. The show will take place on October 17th and 18th at Harmony Hall located at Comstock and Bailey. For more information contact Marilyn McCarty at (562) 440-6575 or mmc.caligal@yahoo.com. Sponsorship opportunities are also available for local businesses. Sponsors will help to support the High School Student Art Contest, the Interfaith Food Center, as well as the “handmade in America movement”, at the free event. There are a range of marketing choices for your business to select from. For more information regarding sponsorship opportunities contact Cynthia McCarty at (562) 665-6186 or harmonyartfair@yahoo.com or Pat Sanchez at (562) 533-3439 or Patsysp1@verizon.net.

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AROUND TOWN Whittier dentist inspired by championship hockey team Local Whittier dentist Ramsey Ezaki has never played hockey or even set foot on a sheet of ice while wearing a pair of skates, but he was able to experience first-hand the excitement of winning the Stanley Cup trophy. During the 2014 championship season, Dr. Ezaki assisted the LA Kings’ Head Team Dentist, Dr. Kenneth Ochi, at home games, working to mend and stitch the mouths and faces of the reigning champs. Being a hockey dentist is one of the most interesting jobs in sports, as errant pucks mangle teeth, cheeks, and lips with so much regularity that post-game care often runs like hospital triage. “Despite fans often being able to see the missing teeth of the players and agonize over that, the greatest injuries are often ones you don’t see,” says Dr. Ezaki. “Sticks to the face are especially dangerous, and often require dozens of stitches. During each game, someone plays through pain the average person would never dream of enduring. After the game, they all require

some sort of therapy and have little time to recover before it’s on to the next game.” Dr. Ezaki knows a little something about athletes: for years he has coached national level AAU basketball teams based out of Crenshaw High School in Los Angeles. But being able to observe the teamwork and sacrifice these men put toward their shared goal of a championship has inspired Ezaki to think about how the same principles could be applied in his business, and he’s taken the lessons that Kings’ have taught him into his practice. “Seeing everything behind the scenes has given me new insight into what an incredible organization the Kings are and what it takes to earn a championship in a professional sport,” says Dr. Ezaki. “From the owners to the players, administration and support staff, there is a genuine feeling of teamwork toward a common objective. This has strengthened my feelings that all industries, including dentistry, must be focused and completely dedicated to the

same goals, philosophies, and visions to whom they serve.” Having dealt with other professional sports, Dr. Ezaki says that hockey players are the most polite and respectful athletes in the world, and the gratitude the Kings’ players have shown the staff surrounding the team has helped create a winning environment. “I am so grateful to Dr. Ochi, Head Trainer Chris Kingsley, and the entire Kings’ organization for giving me the opportunity to experience being a part of such an incredible team,” says Dr. Ezaki. “I also thank my staff and patients for allowing me the privilege of being part of their dental team.” Join Ezaki Dentistry on July 31st, as Dr. Ezaki celebrates his 4th anniversary with an open house and book-signing by Molly Knight who will be debuting her new book on the Los Angeles Dodgers. Molly Knight grew up in Whittier and attended Whittier Christian elementary and junior high, and Sonora High School. She has covered the Dodgers

for ESPN for seven years, and her book on the club, the Best Team Money Can Buy, will be published by Simon & Schuster on July 14th. Dr. Ezaki has been her dentist since childhood, and even bonded her front tooth and stitched her lip in the middle of the night when she face planted as an eight-year-old daredevil. She currently lives in Los Angeles and is excited to be a part of Dr. Ezaki’s celebration this summer. For more information on Dr. Ezaki’s dental practice call (562) 947-9958 or visit www.ezakidentistry.com.

WAPADH to host 18th Annual No Name Golf Tournament May 28 The Whittier Area Parents Association for the Developmentally Handicapped (WAPADH), located in Santa Fe Springs, will be hosting its 18th Annual No-Name Golf Tournament at the Coyote Hills Golf Club on Thursday, May 28th, in an effort to raise funds and increase services that benefit kids of all ages with disabilities in and beyond the Santa Fe Springs area. During the last few years WAPADH has had the privilege of extending its geographical borders. The organization currently serves people in the Southeast Los Angeles, San Gabriel Valley, and North Orange County areas through innovative programs that are designed to assist individuals with lifelong disabilities. These include: Education, Communication, and Housing services.

WAPADH is a private non-profit organization that offers individualized programming. As a result, for the past eighteen years the No Name golf tournaments have been integral catalysts in helping to cover costs and continuing to provide world class service. For this reason, WAPADH is once again calling on all golfers, friends, or anyone who has ever seen a golf ball, to join them in this noble cause on the course. Can’t golf? Donate! Sponsors are still needed for 10 grand raffle prizes. Donate an item or contribute cash toward the purchase of these items and help make a difference! For more information on the event or on how you can help, please contact Harry Wilson at (951)805-4901 or by email to hwilson3142@yahoo.com.

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PHYSICAL THERAPY Professional Physical Therapy Associates, Inc. Annette Alvarez 15141 E. Whittier Blvd. Suite 100 Whittier, CA 90603 Phone: (562) 945-1587 Email: mcazares@pptphysicaltherapy.com Website: www.pptphysicaltherapy.com Professional Physical Therapy was founded over 30 years ago and continues to ensure that each patient receives the latest treatment techniques that result in the highest quality of care. PPT is known for their comprehensive, hands-on approach to physical therapy. They actively work with you, and your doctor, to evaluate your condition and develop a personalized recovery and wellness plan. Their wellness programs provide services for people to maintain a healthy lifestyle, as well as have continued support after physical therapy. PPT offers a gym membership with access to the latest in cardio equipment, CORE and F.A.B. classes, personalized fitness training, and more. At PPT they strive to create a safe place for healing. To ensure you receive the highest quality of care, their licensed, healthcare professionals have extensive clinical experience and are continually expanding their knowledge and skills with post-graduate courses. Visit Professional Physical Therapy today.

Sponsoring Chamber events is a great way to reach new clients. Several businesses and nonprofits hired me this year to design or re-design their websites and these new clients continue to trace back to my involvement with the Chamber. During the Hathaway Golf Tournament, Norm Kirschenbaum from the Whittier Public Library Foundation stopped by my “Dice Game” on Hole #15 to inform me that he wanted to do even more on his new website (repeat business!) and during the 19th Hole Mixer, John Peel told me he loves the new WHS Alumni website finding it very easy to navigate on his mobile device and he hired me (again!) to work on the website for his own organization, Concept 7. It goes without saying that my Hathaway referrals have easily paid for my annual Chamber membership. I don’t consider my membership dues and Hathaway sponsorship a business expense – I consider it an income! Thank you to all of my clients and to the Whittier Chamber for helping me build connections in our community.

SKIN CARE SERVICES ~ Ross Gile, Owner of Digical, Inc. & Whittier Chamber Ambassador

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TAX SERVICES Americana Tax Planning Rose Drieslein 12126 Valley View Ave. Whittier, CA 90604 Phone: (562) 299-4365 Email: rose@americanataxplanning.com Americana Tax Planning’s focus is on helping small business owners and the self-employed create proactive strategies to save tax dollars. Americans overpay their taxes every single year because they don’t have proper planning in place. At Americana they formulate a plan that will keep more of your hard earned money in your pocket. They understand that tax planning is a known unknown for many people and they are there to guide you. If you’ve ever questioned your tax bill or felt that self-employment tax pinch, chances are you’re a great candidate for a tax plan. Americana is a family oriented business that is excited to serve the greater Whittier community. Imagine all of the wonderful things you could do for your family with the thousands you’ll save in tax payments: college, vacations, private school, real estate, retirement, etc. Americana Tax Planning can show you how!

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR MILESTONE MEMBERS 25 years Jones & Mayer (714) 446-1400 • www.jones-mayer.com

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TIRE & AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES Gener Tire & Auto Palemon Torres Romero 8738 Painter Ave. Suite A Whittier, CA 90602 Phone: (562) 360-1562 Email: gener.tireauto@gmail.com Website: http://www.genertireauto.com In 1995, Palemon Torres Romero departed from his homeland in Guerrero, Mexico and began a journey towards the United States. Palemon began his first employment experience in the tire industry in California, where he quickly learned the necessary knowledge to provide exceptional tire quality and service within the fast paced environment. It was then, that he developed a passion and skills that have maintained his interest throughout past decades. Palemon has continually maintained employment in the tire industry at different stores while completing a bachelor’s degree in Business Economics and Entrepreneurship. His passion for the tire industry inspired him to open Gener Tire & Auto in 2013. Gener Tire & Auto specializes in tires, wheel alignments, and light automotive repairs. Now offering 50% off wheel alignments to Whittier Chamber members. Contact Palemon for more details.

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