November/Decemeber Temecula Today 2011

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26790 Ynez court, Temecula, ca 92591Phone: 951.676.5090 Fax: 951.694.0201email : [email protected]

mission StatementThe mission of the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce is to promote the economic environment of all member businesses and by so doing will support the programs which preserve and improve the quality of life.

OfficersChairman of the Board — Isaac Lizarraga, Rancho Ford Lincoln MercuryFirst Vice Chairman — Jeff Kurtz, Promenade TemeculaSecretary — Janet ScottTreasurer — Jerry Konchar, Pechanga Resort & CasinoPast Chairman of the Board — Stan Harter, Reid & Hellyer, A Professional Corp.

DirectorsNancy Austin, Grubb & EllisPeter Baker, Loma Linda Medical CenterTony Berardino, Cornerstone E & S Insurance ServicesLeslie Doherty, Leslie Doherty CPALouEllen Ficke, Commerce Bank of Temecula Valley Jann Gentry, Gentry Studios Shane Lesovsky, Temecula Valley CommunicationsSuzanne Lingold, California State University San MarcosLori Marruffo, Virtual Outsourcing SolutionsPaul Nolta, Small Business Development CenterJanese M. Reyes, Community Little Book, Inc.Karen Roberts, Kaiser PermanenteJanet ScottMatt Stone, Rancho California Water District

management TeamAlice Sullivan, President CEO Laura Turnbow, Chief Operations OfficerKatie Edmonds, Membership Director Beth Soltysiak, Sales ExecutiveTiffany Clark, Membership CoordinatorRaynell Squyres, Networking Events CoordinatorEmily Pulley, Communications Director Jennifer Cloud, Special Events Director Brooke Nunn, Special Events CoordinatorJeanette Kristensen, Resource Coordinator Lynn Collett, Resource Coordinator Shaun Lumachi, Legislative Council

committeesLEGISLATIVE COUNCILChair — Gene Wunderlich MEMBERSHIP SERVICESChair — Lori Marruffo – Virtual Outsourcing SolutionsVYPAshley Garing, The Temecula Insider

Deadline for text is the 10th of the preceding month, and deadline for inserts is the 10th of the preceding month. Members wishing to submit articles for upcoming issues of Temecula Today, please submit to [email protected].

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SHoP TemecULA FIrST:DEstination shopping arrivEs in tEmECula

Making Promenade Temecula a destination shopping center has been a work in progress for several years. Now, as the

center reaches close to 100% occupancy and opens some of the hottest brands in retail, there is no better time to declare Promenade Temecula a “destination” shopping center.

Destination shopping is a term that indicates shoppers are willing to make a special trip outside their general 10-15 mile radius. Guests are willing to make that drive because the center offers a significant difference in brands, merchandise mix, selection, and overall shopping experience. Destination shopping centers offer the greatest overall customer satisfaction and bring increased sales revenues into the cities where those centers do business. For all these reasons, being able to call Promenade Temecula a destination shopping center gives the Temecula Valley a greater cache and stronger appeal to “stay-cations” from San Diego, Orange County and Los Angeles.

As the center opens global powerhouse H&M, MAC cosmetics, G by Guess, Charming Charlie and other fashion and specialty store trend setters, Promenade Temecula out-paces any regional shopping center in a 40-mile radius.

“The expansion in 2009 set the pace for positioning the center as the shopping destination in Southwest Riverside County. With the opening of global brands plus highly sought-after dining choices, Promenade Temecula offers the most current selection of fashion, food and entertainment in one location that you can find in even the most urban retail setting,” said marketing director Kym Espinosa.

Add to the fashion and dining the large scale events that take place at Promenade Temecula and you start to understand just how much goes on at the regional shopping center. For example, in October the center hosts the Komen Inland Empire Race for the Cure®. This event typically brings over 13,000 participants and raises over $500,000 for Inland Empire Breast Cancer support. The center hosts Circus Vargas, several car shows and home shows plus other family events including a seasonal pumpkin patch, a weekly certified Farmer’s Market, fashion events and of course Santa’s arrival.

“From a retail standpoint, what’s most exciting this season are the fresh retail concepts being rolled out for holiday shopping,” said Kym Espinosa. “Not only are we seeing great merchandise collections in stores like Coach, Coldwater Creek and Soma, we are also seeing some great new products and customized product lines. Apple has just released the new

iphone 4S and a new Macbook Air and new specialty stores are catering to customers with custom T-shirts and other apparel lines made to personalized specifications! The personalization factor really makes these great gifts—even for the most difficult to shop for on your list.”

As the holidays draw closer, Promenade Temecula is working toward meeting the expectations of an A-class destination center. The annual holiday tree lighting and Santa’s arrival will take place on Saturday, November 12 at 7pm with a GRAND surprise for everyone in attendance. This kick-off to the holiday season has become an annual community tradition in the Temecula Valley area with over 3,000 people in attendance. This year is no exception and promises music, holiday excitement, fireworks and all the magic of the season!

Watch for extended holiday hours and exciting sale events this season. Savvy shoppers will be sure to log on to the Promenade Temecula’s website for weekly updates on special savings events throughout the mall. The center’s website has also recently been freshened up and now integrates social media components, retailer information and sale events, mapping, and quick read articles on fashion finds, smart shopping and easy solutions. Visit the website at www.promenadetemecula.com.

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PUT YoUr moNeY WHere YoUr HoUSe IS

I’m going to encourage you to do something today that will have a considerable impact on our community and local economy.

buY lOcal.

Now I know what you’re thinking. You hate being told what to do, what to buy, where to buy it from, especially if you don’t already trust the person giving you advice, but I really mean it. Every time you buy a car in Temecula, you have the opportunity to make a difference in our community.

The City of Temecula depends on several sources of income to operate. One of the largest comes from Sales and Use Tax, making up nearly half of the general fund revenues. And one of the largest generators of Sales and Use Tax revenue for the city of Temecula is the Temecula Valley Auto Dealers.

Did you know that for every car purchased at a Temecula auto dealer, 1 percent of the 7.75 percent state sales tax collected is returned to the city? Temecula depends on that money to help pay for services you depend on, like fire and police protection, parks and recreation, paved roads, and water and sewer service.

So what happens when you spend money outside of Temecula? That money and the taxes and economic benefit it provides would be gone. And that would mean fewer services for you and me.

Temecula auto dealerships also directly impact the community with their independent charitable contributions. From charitable organizations, youth sports, to numerous Chamber of Commerce events and school programs, they give willingly – and many times silently – in an effort to support their employees and the community they serve.

So what are you doing to impact your community and local economy?

Support your local dealer. The next time you want to buy a car, go to your local Temecula Valley Auto Dealer first. Give that dealer

an opportunity to earn your local business.

So remember to Buy Local. Your efforts will help maintain the wonderful quality of life we all enjoy here in Temecula.

By Kenneth Colson , DCH Honda Acura of Temecula, General Manager

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THANk YoU To oUr shop tEmECula First partiCipants

COVER PHOTO — Crystal Magon, South Coast Winery Resort & SpaMichael Crawford, Golden Eagle PropertiesEsther Phahla, Esther N. Phahla, CPA, A Professional CorporationElectra Demos, Assistance League of Temecula ValleyBruce Cripe, Business Scene Magazine

GIve bAck To YoUr commUNITY bY SHoPPING LocALin olD town tEmECula this sEason

It’s the season of giving, and what a better way to give, than to an entire community. That’s what shopping locally does for your neighbor, friends, and the community. By shopping locally you keep the tax dollars in town, help provide local

jobs, and help local businesses stay viable. Tax dollars do even more. They provide the funds for police, fire and special programs that the City of Temecula offers.

There is no quainter place to shop, than the heart of the city, Old Town Temecula, where you will enjoy 20,000 old twinkling holiday lights from archway to archway and find gift items unique to Temecula. Whether it’s clothing stamped with a Temecula Valley logo, spices, chili-spiced jellies or olive oil, you can send relatives a gift with “Temecula” flavor and style. Old Town Temecula’s friendly shop keepers can help you find the perfect gift. Plan your shopping around one of the many activities planned during Old Town Temecula’s WinterFest in Old Town November 25 through January 2, 2012.

Santa Arrives by horse-drawn carriage Friday, November 25 at 6pm. He’s accompanied by Dickens Carolers, balloon artist Greyzie the Elf, and the MSJC Menifee Jazz Ensemble. There is also a holiday puppet show from 6 to 9 pm.

Kids can visit with Santa every Saturday and Sunday from 1pm to 5pm through December 18. The Tahquitz District Boy Scouts will take souvenir photos for a donation and help Santa in his workshop. Be sure to get Santa’s Magic glasses and Antlers while supplies last. You will find them only in Old Town Temecula. Weekends include Dickens carolers and other family-oriented entertainment with puppet shows, music and Dynamite Dave. Santa’s Electric Light Parade brightens the evening Friday, December 2 at 7pm.

You don’t even need to leave town to enjoy ice skating. Old Town Temecula’s seasonal ice rink returns Friday, December 16 with hourly sessions through January 1, 2012. The 3,500 square foot ice rink will be located at Main and Mercedes. Check the website www.temeculaevents.org for times, prices and more information.

Forget about Times Square this New Year’s Eve and join your neighbors at Temecula’s New Year’s Eve tradition for the Grape Drop Countdown at City Hall. The celebration offers dancing to Safety Orange, Open Road, the Silver Beatles and Valley Winds. This is a family friendly event with a party jump, Dynamite Dave, face painting and a magician until 9 p.m. Usher in the new year as a giant illuminated bunch of grapes descends from city hall with an East Coast (9 p.m.) and midnight countdown. All activities at Temecula Town Square are free except the ice rink which will remain open until 1:30 a.m. New Years Day. Visit www.temeculaevents.org or call (951) 506-5100.

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Dan Keck, Keck Insurance Agency, IncJennifer Dierbeck, UDS IncCarol Thomas, First Citizens BankChris Ortiz, Kindercare – YnezScott Wetter, Macy’sGail Hopkinson, Tri Valley Plumping CoKurt Shafer, Twin Cities BenefitsDanielle Ramo, REE Mechanical, Inc.Debbie Lynn Kosum, Century 21 WrightBret Christo, Vineyard Valet Dry CleaningErik Dodd, Reid & Hellyer, APCDanielle Gibeson, Promethean BiofuelsSteve Bucher, AAMCOGreg Gonzales, The Creative BarLori Marruffo, Virtual Outsourcing SolutionsTena Caracciolo, Strachota Insurance AgencyMardelouis Hawthorne, Fishmonger CaféNina Southard, Rancho Damacitas

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SPoNSorSHIP oPPorTUNITIeSgain morE ExposurE For your businEss

As you look to grow your business, now is the time to evaluate and select advertising opportunities that deliver! How do you to maximize your exposure and your return on investment? Simple: Sponsor a Chamber

Event, become a Business Spotlight in the TVCC’s lobby or Enhance your Membership Listing on the Chamber’s website directory. Here are the many opportunities you can take advantage of:

Power Networking Workshop & PNW 2-The LabHighly popular and innovative workshops featuring compre-hensive instruction on how to employ effective networking tactics and strategies to create solid professional relationships.

$50 Sponsorship Includes:• Business Name and/or Logo on all pre-event promotion.• Business Name and/or Logo on attendee sign-in sheets.• Signage at event.• Area available to display business cards, brochures and company collateral.• Your sponsorship announced by the PNW Leader.

Coffee Connection – Coffee and/or Danish SponsorshipAn open house style networking event. Free for members and non-members.

$50 Sponsorship Includes:• Logo on all pre-event publicity.• Business Name and/or Logo on attendee sign-in sheets.• Signage at event.• Area available to display business cards, brochures and company collateral.* multiple sponsorships available

Business Success Forum$75 Sponsorship Includes:• Logo on all pre-event publicity.• Business Name and/or Logo on attendee sign-in sheets.• Signage at event.• Area available to display business cards, brochures and company collateral.

Networking BreakfastPlace Your Business in front of 85-100 individuals!

$75 Danish & coffee Sponsor Includes:• Logo Printed on flyer and all pre-event promotion.• Name printed on Thank You Signage near the coffee and danish at event.• Logo printed on the attendee sign-in sheets.• Ability to place printed materials on each table.• Emcee Thank You at event.

$100 Spotlight Sponsor Includes:• 5-7minute presentation to the audience about your Business.• Business Name printed on Thank You signage at event.• Logo printed on the attendee sign-in sheets.• Ability to place printed materials on each table.• Emcee Thank You at event.

Lobby SpotlightDo you want your business to be recognized? Reserve your space in the Lobby Spotlight program today! As the Chamber Lobby Spotlight, you will be able to display information about your company including printed materials, signage and samples of your products for an ENTIRE MONTH!

The TVCC has over 2,000 visitors per month including those attending meetings and events. Monthly rate to reserve the space is $150. For more information on how to reserve your space contact the Chamber at (951) 676-5090 or [email protected].

Website Enhanced ListingMAKE A STATEMENT! Premium Business Listing on Chamber’s Online Directory.

annual Fee of $150 Includes:

Add Background Color, Short Business Description and Company Logo to your member listing..

Deluxe Business Listingannual fee of $250 Includes:

Add Background Color, Long Business Description, Company Logo, Video and List of Products and Services to your member listing.

For information on any sponsorship opportunities available to you please contact the Membership Department at (951)676-5090.


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2012 ANNUAL AWArDS GALAsavE thE DatE – saturDay, FEbruary 18, 2012

O n Saturday, February 18, 2012, the 46th Annual Awards Gala hosted by the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce, will be held at Pechanga Resort & Casino. This premier event will be a

memorable night of elegance and excitement, with an expected crowd of over eight hundred attendees. The evening will include a tantalizing dinner menu, extravagant silent auction items, live entertainment, and an outstanding awards presentation.

Congratulations to the 2011 Annual Awards Gala Winners:

Sterling Business of the Year: Financial Accounting Services, Inc.

Bronze Business of the Year: Sizzler Restaurant/BMW Management

Gold Business of the Year: Wilson Creek Winery

Platinum Business of the Year: Kaiser Permanente

Service Charitable Organization of the Year: Our Nicholas Foundation

Citizen of the Year: Bill Wilson, Wilson Creek Winery

Chairman’s Choice Award: Jeff Kurtz, Promenade Temecula

Ambassador of the Year: Harry Shank, Commerce Bank of Temecula Valley

Young Professional of the Year: Tiffany Carreon Toledo

TrAveL WITH THe cHAmber IN 2012

The tradition of excellence isn’t limited to Temecula. The TVCC travel programs offer a unique way to see the world. Join us as we travel to many beautiful places.

The Shades of Ireland.

This trip which will take place on March 12 – 21, 2012. The cost of the trip is $1,999 Double Occupancy, Single Occupancy is $2,299. A $250 deposit is required to reserve your spot. Checks should be made payable to Collette Vacations.

Price includes: Round Trip Air from San Diego Int’l Airport, Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges of $100 (subject to increase until paid in full), Hotel Transfers. Not included in price: Cancellation waiver and Insurance of $200 per person.

During the trip you will visit Dublin, Killarney, Muckross House and Gardens, Ring of Kerry, Blarney Stone and St. Patrick’s Cathedral.

Also included with the trip are 8 meals: 6 Breakfasts and 2 Dinners.

Canadian Rockies by Train tour.

We will also showcase our Canadian Rockies by Train tour which will take place on April 23 – May 1, 2012. The cost of the trip is $3,299 Double Occupancy, Single Occupancy is $4,099.

A $250 deposit is required to reserve your spot. Checks should be made payable to Collette Vacations.

Price includes: Round Trip Air from San Diego Int’l Airport, Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges of $100 (subject to increase until paid in full), Hotel Transfers. Not included in price: Cancellation waiver and Insurance of $200 per person.

During the tour you will viist British Columbia, Vancouver, Overnight stay on VIA Rail, Jasper , Columbia Ice Fields,

Lake Louise, Banff and Calgary.

Also included with the trip are 13 meals: 7 Breakfasts 1 Lunch and 5 Dinners

For detailed trip information on the trips we will be offering please visit the Chamber’s website at www.temecula.org. Please contact Jennifer Cloud at (951) 676-5090 or [email protected] with any questions.

See the many wonders of China in March 2012!

The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce and Chamber Explorations present a 10 day tour of Beijing, Hangzhou and Shanghai. Climb the Great Wall, stroll through Tiananmen Square and enjoy a West Lake Boat Cruise for some of the most beautiful scenery in China. Trip highlights include Beijing Touring, Tiananmen Square, Temple of Heaven, The Forbidden City, Summer Palace and much more! By booking this trip through the Chamber you receive inclusions such as airfare, 7 nights in a first class hotel, 16 meals, sightseeing per itinerary, and professional tour host just to name a few. Space is limited. Sign up early to secure your seat!

Your trip to Spain awaits you in November 2012!

The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce and Chamber Explorations presents 7 incredible nights in sunny Spain and Costa del Sol. Take a journey into a historic land brimming with amazing sights, a warm and sunny climate, delicious food and amazing culture. Trip highlights include Granada, Alhambra Palace, Seville, Mijas, Gibraltar, and much more! By booking this trip through the Chamber you receive inclusions such as airfare, 7 nights in a first class hotel, 13 meals, sightseeing per itinerary, and professional tour host just to name a few. Space is limited. Sign up early to secure your seat! For more information and pricing ony any of these trips, please contact Brooke Nunn at the Chamber at (951) 676-5090 or [email protected].

vYP news


For the third year Valley Young Professionals spent two days redecorating a student room at Oak Grove Center for Education Treatment & the Arts in Murrieta. Members of VYP worked together gathering donations throughout the community, purchasing supplies and offering their time to completely refurbish the room of two 15 year old residents. This project was a huge success through the many contributions made. With generous donations from individuals and businesses, VYP was able to provide new bedding, curtains, paint, wall décor, pillows, organizers and other decorative accessories to the student room at Oak Grove. This venture has created a lasting impact on the community and on the lives of these youth.

A special thank you to Jason Hope, JD Promotions and each VYP member and volunteer who contributed to this project.

SHoP LocAL - DocTorS orDerS!

When I recently opened a new chiropractic clinic in town, I discovered that Temecula has all of the resources necessary for starting a new business. I found that all of my needs could be filled by local shops and companies.

Office furniture, web site design, graphic design and printing could all be taken care of here, with exceptional quality and competitive pricing. I got great advice from local attorneys, accountants, and real estate brokers which helped me lower our start-up costs and monthly overhead. Also, I found that local banks were more likely to discuss loans and financing than their larger, national competitors. Everything I needed, I found in Temecula.

The idea to “Shop Temecula First” benefits our community by keeping tax dollars local. The family events and parks which add so much character to Temecula are all funded by local tax revenues. In addition, the feeling of community is enhanced by doing business with our friends and neighbors. Our community becomes tighter-knit when we support each other, particularly in business.

Furthermore, there is accountability required when doing business locally, which can be a great benefit to consumers. Temecula is a large community, but the business scene has a small-town feeling. Business owners know that they will see you around town at events and meetings, so there is a higher likelihood of getting great service, as well as honest transactions. Personally, I prefer to do business with people that I see at Chamber of Commerce events and local networking groups because it is easier to build trust with businesses and people that are from my neighborhood—who are as invested in this community as I am.

By Dr. Jeremy Green, DC, Green Chiropractic

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Join VYPFor upComing EvEnts!

Thursday, Nov 38:00am – Planning Committee

Tuesday, Nov 88:00am – Speed Networking

Tuesday, Nov 156:00pm –VYP Think Tank – Location Think Tank

Thursday, Dec 18:00am – Planning Committee

Thursday, Dec 15VYP Member Appreciation Night! 6:00pm – Location: Thorton Winery

For more information on VYP events please email [email protected].

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cITY newskeePIN’ YoUr rIDe SmooTH

No detouring around the issue, we know that easily getting around town is important to you. It is important to us too; here at the City of Temecula, we take traffic circulation,

infrastructure, and roads seriously. So seriously in fact, that we have designated over $260 million dollars over the next five years towards these types of projects in our FY2012-2016 Capital Improvement Budget. Whether you are a commuter who uses the freeway off-ramps daily, a master navigator of the local side roads or love feeling the wind blow through your hair by bicycle, we want to keep your ride smooth!

Here are just some of the Capital Improvement projects we are working on:

French Valley Parkway InterchangeQuite possibly the most needed infrastructure improvement within Southwest Riverside County, the $200 million French Valley Parkway Interchange project will ease traffic congestion at the Temecula/Murrieta border near the I-15 Winchester freeway interchange. Features include two mile long thoroughfares that will run parallel to each side of the I-15 freeway, new off-ramps and on-ramps that will allow motorists to reach I-215 freeway without accessing the I-15 freeway and vice versa. The project will also provide motorists another east/west means of crossing the freeway avoiding unnecessary side roads. The French Valley Parkway Interchange is the first new interchange to the growing region since the 1980’s and will pull thousands of cars off severely congested roadways. The first phase of the project, which consists of building a new southbound French Valley Parkway off-ramp from Interstate 15 that will connect to the west side of town and add a second lane to the Winchester southbound off ramp will break ground in Spring 2012.

Pedestrian Bridge Over Santa Gertrudis Creek Physically connecting Harveston and North-Temecula residents to Chaparral High School just makes sense! This project includes the construction of an approximately 150 foot long pedestrian bridge over Santa Gertrudis Creek near Chaparral High School. This bridge will make the walk to/from CHS much safer and timelier. No more blaming the long walk

to school on your tardiness kids! The project is anticipated to break ground in October 2011 and will last approximately three months.

Pavement Rehabilitation Program (aka No More Potholes!) Maintaining our existing streets and keeping them in great condition is a must! As you drive around this great City you will notice the constant upkeep of our most important assets. This ongoing effort will continue with rehabilitating Margarita Road between Rancho California Road and Avenida

Barca. Two additional segments on Margarita reaching north to Solana way will follow. Along with the

road rehab, the parkway on the east side of Margarita Road from Ramsey Court to

Avenida Cima Del Sol will be beautified by enhancing the right-of-way with uniform landscaping. Winchester Road between Roripaugh Road and Nicolas Road, Rancho California and Winchester Roads between Ynez & Jefferson are slated

to be rehabbed in the near future. The pavement on Ynez Road from Winchester

to Solana will get a much needed face lift in early 2012. Rancho Vista Road between

Margarita and Paseo Goleta is also scheduled for rehab and will be completed in the not too distant future.

I-15/Temecula Parkway (SR-79 South) Interchange ImprovementsPlans to improve the I-15/Temecula Parkway interchange are being finalized. This project will construct a new SB off-ramp to Temecula Parkway allowing for the free flow of traffic onto EB Temecula Parkway. A complimentary new SB on-ramp will align with the south end of Old Town Front Street.

With constant improvements to the City’s infrastructure and roads, it’s no wonder why the CA Office of Traffic Safety named Temecula the #1 in Overall Traffic Safety, out of 56 cities with a population between 101,000 and 250,000. For more information on the City of Temecula’s Capital Improvement List, contact the Public Works Department at 951-694-6411or email Amer Attar at [email protected].

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Tvcc UrGeS PASSAGe oF EConomiC impaCt analysis rEquirEmEnt

The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce supported a statewide proposal (SB 617) that requires a standard economic impact analysis for major regulations be done at the beginning

of the regulatory process. The Chamber believes SB 617 is an important first step toward regulatory reform in California. The Governor signed SB 617 into law.

SB 617 reforms the regulatory process by requiring an economic analysis of all major regulations at the beginning of the regulatory process, thus providing more transparency and better data on which to base selection of most cost-effective regulatory alternative.

This analysis will then drive the development and selection of regulations that fully meet the goals of the underlying statute while having the least negative impact on the state’s economy. If the agency adopts anything

other than the most cost-effective option, it must state on the record why and justify its choice. Currently a proposed regulation’s fiscal analysis, if any, comes at the end of the process and is not based on uniform standards of analysis.

Economic growth and prosperity depends on a predictable and rational regulatory climate. SB 617 sends a message to investors and employers that California is taking a meaningful step in this direction by requiring a robust economic analysis for major regulations. Additionally, this bill provides for a more transparent regulatory process as well as oversight for state agencies that are involved in the process.

Log on to www.SouthwestCA.biz for more information on the Chamber’s efforts to represent the interests of business at all levels of government.

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the strength & reliability of LPL Financial, Thelargest independent broker/dealer in the nation.*

*Based on total revenues, Financial Planning Magazine, June 1996-2010

We invite you to contact us to schedulea free, no obligation consultation.

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Tvcc SUPPorTS commoN SeNSe SoLUTIoN to Frivolous aDa lawsuits

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The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce supports a federal proposal by Congressman Duncan Humber (H.R. 881), which would bring relief to frivolous lawsuits

H.R. 881 would amend the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 to require a plaintiff to first provide a defendant with notification and an opportunity to correct an ADA violation before the plaintiff may commence a civil action and force the business owner to incur legal costs.

Currently, ADA does not require any notice before a lawsuit can be filed and the enforcement of the ADA is done through civil litigation. Many ADA lawsuits have been filed for issues of relatively minor noncompliance; such a sign being the wrong color or having the wrong wording. Due to California’s lawsuit-friendly legal climate, 42 percent of ADA lawsuits filed in the United States are filed in California, causing many small businesses to close and wiping out jobs.

Small businesses are critical to our local economic recovery. Nationally, 99.7 percent of all employer firms employ over half of all workers in the country. The Chamber believes we need more proposals that allow businesses to focus on job creation instead of spending needless resources on litigation.

By providing business owners sufficient time to evaluate and correct a potential ADA violation before costly litigation begins, H.R. 881 would help to ensure the disabled access while minimizing the ability of self-serving, predatory attorneys to threaten costly and burdensome litigation, therefore reserving our limited court resources for those truly unwilling to make changes.

Log on to www.SouthwestCA.biz for more information on the Chamber’s efforts to represent the interests of business at all levels of government

The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce opposed a statewide proposal (AB 350) that would have unfairly forced employers to hire a predecessor’s employees and ensured continued

union representation.

AB 350 failed to pass the California State Senate on September 10.

AB 350 inappropriately alters the employment relationship by requiring any successor contractor for “property services,” defined as licensed security, building maintenance, window cleaning or food cafeteria services, to retain employees of the former contractor for a minimum of 60 days and thereafter offer continued employment unless the employees’ performance during that period was unsatisfactory.

AB 350 provided that a subsequent employer does not have to hire employees of the prior contractor who have been convicted of certain types of felonies. By specifying an exclusive list of such crimes, AB 350 implied that a subsequent employer would be required to hire any felon not included on the list.

Assuming the bill would have allowed background checks, if the report revealed an individual had committed crimes not on the exclusive list in AB 350, the subsequent employer would have been forced to hire a known criminal and accept responsibility for any potential acts for which the employee had been convicted, such as theft, drug use or misdemeanor assault at the workplace.

The bill also was designed to ensure that an incumbent union elected as the bargaining representative for the prior contractor would remain the bargaining representative for the subsequent employer.

Log on to www.SouthwestCA.biz for more information on the Chamber’s efforts to represent the interests of business at all levels of government.

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GeT INvoLveD WITH THe SWcLc ToDAY

The Temecula Valley, Murrieta, Lake Elsinore and Wildomar Chambers of Commerce formed the Southwest California Legislative Council (SWCLC). Together, the SWCLC serves as the regional business

advocacy coalition of these four Chambers.

The mission of the SWCLC is to provide a basis for the four chambers of commerce to act on local, state and federal government issues to secure a favorable and profitable business climate for the region.

Policy Platform Areas include:

· Infrastructure Improvements· Taxation and Government Finance· Pro-Business Leadership· Employee Relations· Immigration Reform· Healthcare· Transportation

Thank you to the Temecula valley chamber of commerce Southwest california legislative council board members:

Dennis Frank, D.R. Frank & AssociatesGary Thornhill, Tierra VerdeIsaac Lizarraga, Rancho Ford LincolnRoger Ziemer, Roger C. ZiemerSteve Amante, Amante & Associates Insurance Solutions, Inc.

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Partner With the Chamber as We advoCate for temeCula valley businesses at all levels of Government.By joining us at our next meeting, you can learn all about the pertinent issues impacting our local business community and how you can play a role. This is just another added value service the chamber provides for its members.

For more information on the SWCLC and the advocacy efforts of your chamber log on to www.SouthwestCA.biz.

Monthly MeetingThird Monday of each month

Meeting Time12:00pm - 1:30pm

Meeting LocationSouthwest Riverside County Association of REALTORS®26529 Jefferson Ave.Murrieta, CA 92562

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recYcLING mATTerS lovE whErE you livE

Jane Laskin has recently been hired by Temecula Recycling as their Public Relations Representative. Laskin, who has a lot of passion for environmental issues, is very pleased to be working in this field.

Jane began getting interested in environmental science when she took a Master Composter Class with the Riverside County Waste Management program. This summer Jane planted a veggie garden, started a compost bin and growing red wiggler worms! The whole Laskin family has been looking for ways to live a simpler and more organic lifestyle. They try to grow some of our own food, live with fewer “toys” and recycle everything in their household that they can.

At the Temecula Recycling Center the list of items that are accepted is amazing, and you get paid for many of the items you bring in! This includes items like cardboard, E-waste (“electronic waste” like batteries and cell phones), cans, glass, metal, newspaper and the list goes on and on. One of the new additions to our Center is a Surplus Store which sells some items that are new or still re-useable. There are a variety of items that can be purchased for very reasonable prices.

“Some of the statistics that I have learned are shocking,” Jane shared. “For example, recycling the print run of a single Sunday issue of The New York Times would spare 75,000 trees. One recycled glass bottle could save enough energy to

power a computer for 25 minutes. And we use millions glass bottles which essentially never decompose.”

Continued Jane, “Another statistic which really stood out for me is that Americans use 4 million plastic bottles every

hour and only 1 out of 4 is currently recycled. It is also very important that every household (where possible) have a compost bin. Each year we dispose of 24 million tons of leaves and grass clippings which could be composted for our gardens and and this would conserve valuable landfill space. Since I have started my compost bin, and began recycling everything I could, my regular City Trash bins have only been a quarter full every week. Imagine if every household had only a quarter of their trash bins filled. Our landfills and oceans would not be polluted by waste as they are today.”

“When Americans throw their recyclable items into their regular trash bins they are actually giving money to their local trash company. From now on, when you think recycling, think “money”! If you don’t have the time to recycle and separate everything, teach

your children to recycle, and reward them with the money they make when they take their items to Temecula Recycling. You can use this “chore” as a way for them to earn their allowance. It is a win-win situation. Your family will be helping the environment, the children will be learning to recycle, and they get an allowance, which you may not have to pay out of your pocket. Or, you can put all the recycling money into a savings account to spend on an extra special treat for the whole family!”

“If you and your family do recycle now, kudos to you for paying attention and making a difference. For those of you who do not, try it for a month, a year, a lifetime, and your pocketbook will thank you!!! Come and see me at Temecula Recycling. We will give you a tour which you will find very educational. We also offer E-Waste fundraisers for your school, sports groups, etc, which will help out during these tough economic times,” concluded Jane.

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TeN bASIc eLemeNTSFor your businEss wEbsitE

Most of us have had the experience of visiting a bad business website. Within seconds, you discover that there is no telephone number, no contact information and little

or no explanation of exactly what the company does. It is annoying. . . it is discouraging. . . it is frustrating. We all have the same reaction.

Why is it that most small and medium-sized businesses do not put a higher priority on offering a sophisticated website to their customers? The knee-jerk response is often cost, but the real answer is intellectual laziness on behalf of the ownership group. These owners freely elect to not invest in a quality website because they believe they can get away without one.

It is not 1996, folks; it is 2011.

For those owners unwilling to listen, we’re eleven years into the 21st Century.

Every business on the planet needs an informative website that is easy to navigate and designed to make doing business with the company an effortless affair for the customer.

I have compiled a list of 10 basic elements your business website needs.

Here’s what you need to do:

Display your address, telephone number and contact information prominently.

Provide a brief overview of what your company does for your customers.

Divide your company by departments and offer an in-depth description of what each department does for your customers specifically. Offer samples of your work.

Share pricing information whenever possible. If this is not possible, offer a telephone number to the customer so that he or she can call someone and get pricing quickly.

Illustrate industry-approved certifications and association memberships.

Provide a list of references.

Develop case studies & client testimonials and make them freely available on your website in an Adobe PDF format.

Add an on-line catalog (where appropriate) and encourage customers to shop online whenever possible.

Keep an updated archive of industry-related news on your website; this makes your website a frequent return destination and increases the likelihood that a customer will bookmark your website and visit often. To date, the websites with the highest traffic are almost always news-focused sites (there are some exceptions to this rule, but it still applies for the most part).

Offer a purchasing incentive only available on your website; this ensures that customers come back to the website every time they buy from you.

Most companies may not be able to offer all 10 basic elements on their website, however, every company should have at least eight of these basic elements included in their website plan. When these elements are not included, typically your customer concludes that your business website is a bad one and they simply do not come back.

The format of your website is important, but the content of your website will either make or break your company in the end. Having a gorgeous website that communicates little or nothing about your business is a complete and thorough waste of everyone’s time and money.

By Frank P. Costabilo Jr.

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TemecULA NAmeD2nD saFEst City in amEriCa

NorDSTrom rAck To oPeN IN TemecULA

For the fifth year in a row, crime is down in the United States, according to “http://www.fbi.gov/news/pressrel/press-releases/fbi-releases-preliminary-annual-crime-statistics-for-2010” FBI Statistics. The

2010 statistics show a 5.5% drop in violent crimes from last year’s report.

Small cities in California and the Southwest were among the safest.

The cities on this list are ranked by violent crimes including murder, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault, per 100,000 people.

As second on the list, Temecula had only 72 violent crimes per 100,000 people. There were three forcible rapes per 100,000 people, more than ten times less than the national average.

Note: Violent crime includes murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery and aggravated assault

Nordstrom, Inc. announced plans to open a new Nordstrom Rack in Temecula. The 35,700-square-foot store is scheduled to open during spring 2012 at Inland Western Retail

Real Estate Trust, Inc.’s (Inland Western) Commons at Temecula.

Nordstrom Rack is the off-price retail division of Nordstrom, Inc., carrying on-trend merchandise from Nordstrom stores and Nordstrom.com at 50 to 60 percent off original Nordstrom prices. Nordstrom Rack also offers a wide selection of apparel, accessories and shoes from many of the brands carried in Nordstrom stores. These items are purchased specially for Nordstrom Rack, with most at savings of 30 to 70 percent off.

Commons at Temecula is a regional shopping center located next to Temecula Promenade mall just off I-15. The new Nordstrom Rack will occupy the former Linens ‘n Things space and will be surrounded by an already strong mix of retailers, including Buy Buy Baby, Cost Plus World Market, Sprouts Natural Market and Sport Chalet. The center is owned by Inland Western Temecula Commons LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Inland Western.



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attorneysa Fresh startIvan trahan43426 business park drive, ste. 206temecula, Ca 92590(951) 693-2080www.bankruptcytemecula.com

air Conditioning / heatingaction air Conditioning, heating & solarMarty Reed2750 s. santa Fe avenuesan Marcos, Ca 92069(760) 727-4152www.actionac.net

Distributorsadvance electricalFrances Cordova27570 Commerce Center drive, ste. 124temecula, Ca 92590(951) 587-8922

asphalt, paving & seal Coatingall american pavingRobert stanley18440 donna laneperris, Ca 92570(951) 943-3775

real Estateallison James estates & homestere Ricepo box 1362temecula, Ca 92593(951) 693-0093temeculaRanchandhomes.com

solar Electricityameresco solarbryan J. Martin42191 Zevo drivetemecula, Ca 92590(951) 600-1130www.ameresco.com

Cosmetic surgerybalikian Facial plastic surgerynoel Maletta25220 hancock avenue, ste. 115Murrieta, Ca 92562(951)719-2950www.drbalikian.com

internet advertisingbest temecula Guidesandra l. Caso27636 Ynez Road l-7 #213temecula, Ca 92591(760) 728-8189www.besttemeculaGuide.com

Fitness ClubsCenterFocus pilatesKaren Farinapo box 892007temecula, Ca 92589-2007(951) 302-2527www.CenterFocuspilates.com

security systemsCentral security servicessteve Martin43174 business park drivetemecula, Ca 92590(951) 676-7121www.centralssi.com

office suites/leasingCoworking Connection dione Moser25185 Madison avenueMurrieta, Ca 92562(951) 677-4060www.coworkingconnection.com

transportation productsCt Westdavid Rinehart27403 Ynez Road, ste. 201temecula, Ca 92591(951) 691-1385www.Ct-West.com

Contractors – Commercial/generalFirst Industrial ConstructionGregg holwick26871 hobie Circle - unit b4Murrieta, Ca 92562(951) 304-9098

arts & Craftshobby lobby stores, Inc.26443 Ynez Roadtemecula, Ca 92591(951) 296-0048www.hobbylobby.com

real Estatehomes for herosKaren davis28120 Jefferson avenuetemecula, Ca 92590(951) 695-2727www.homesForheros.com

insuranceIsu CorMac Insurance serviceslisa stanson25220 hancock avenue, ste. 200Murrieta, Ca 92562(951) 290-5040www.IsuCorMac.com

EducationlC8 noW, Inc.dr. Joleen d. smithtemecula, Ca 92592(951) 522-0451www.lC8tech.com

restaurantlienzo Charro, Inc.Genaro ornelas29000 old town Front streettemecula, Ca 92590(951) 699-2500

Fiduciary serviceslorenz Fiduciary servicesClay spiegelpo box 3010Fallbrook, Ca 92088(760) 728-6688www.Mytrustee.net

beauty supplynouVaraMichelle schaffer27555 Ynez Road, ste. 135temecula, Ca 92591(951) 297-3344www.nouVara.com

management Consultantperlinski & Companyandrew Rodriguez30025 alicia parkway, ste. 107laguna nigel, Ca 92677(949) 293-4793www.perlinskico.com

Financial servicesprimerica Financial services(661) 212-9514Chris taccotemecula, Ca 92591www.primerica.com

biodieselpromethean biofuelstodd hill27635 diaz Roadtemecula, Ca 92590(951) 541-9141www.newfuels.coop

recreation/sportsReady, set, Go Racingdr. teo beam33137 Kennedy Cttemecula, Ca 92592(951) 551-0166www.ReadysetGoRacing.com

photography/weddingsRecorded Memories - a photo booth CompanyCarlo limatolatemecula, Ca 92592(800) 834-2022www.RecordedMemories.org

transportationRiverside transit agencyJim Kneepkens1825 third streetRiverside, Ca 92507(951) 565-5170www.Riversidetransit.com

restaurantRosati’s pizza pubsteven sillin30680 Rancho California Roadtemecula, Ca 92590(951) 587-2500www.MyRosatistemecula.com

real Estatetaffeco Real estateGloria escamilla41593 Winchester Road, ste. 120temecula, Ca 92590(951) 296-9011www.taffecosocal.com

bicycles/recreationtemecula Velo Cycling ClubGeorge niotta32974 anasazi drivetemecula, Ca 92592(951) 303-5827temeculaValleyCentury.com

plumbingtri Valley plumbing Co.Gail hopkinsontemecula, Ca 92592(951) 699-8100www.plumbingintheValley.com

pest Controltruly nolen of america, Inc.Mark Ringlstetter14340 elsworth street, #8112Moreno Valley, Ca 92553(951) 653-9993www.trulynolen.com

weddingsWine Country Wedding ChapelMarty scott41973-b 6th streettemecula, Ca 92590(951) 760-3399WineCountryWeddingChapel.com

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reNeWING memberSthank you

albertson & davidson, llpall pro displays & Graphics, llCamerican pacific Mortgageamerican society for Quality, temecula Valley sectionangel View Resale boutiqueanimal Friends of the Valleys-leaFappleone employment servicesbarley & hops olde World Family tavernbarragan Corp Internationalbeauty studio, thebike shop, thebryant Insurance and Financial servicesCalifornia bank & trustCanine support teams, Inc.Cape May at harvestonCarl’s Jr.CasI securityCC & CompanyCenter for new directionsCentury 21 WrightChampion employer servicesCharity for CharityCollette VacationsContinental RealtyCornerstone Community ChurchCornerstone e&s Insurance servicesCostco WholesaleCraig davis Family Insurance agency, Inc. dba: FaRMeRsCregar printingCutting edge staffingd.l. phares & associatesdean & sons Construction Inc.derek thomas, Cpadorland Mtn arts Colony, Inc.downs energydubots Capital Management

employer servicesendeavor production Group, theFarenbaugh, MarcyFFF enterprisesFitness togetherFXMIt, Inc.Grubb & ellisGuadalajara Mexican Grillharvest team, Inc., Member of pacific Realty Grouphopes Chest Co.hospitality Car Washhowells Government RelationsInn at europa VillageInternational RectifierJCpenneyKindercareKiwanis Club of temecula ValleyKoch heating & air Conditioning Inc.Konica Minolta business solutionslawlor Chiropracticlazy dog Cafe, thelemonchello’s boutiquelonnie smith Construction, Inc.ManpowerMargarita summit apartmentsMediamax productionsMetropolitan Water district of so. Calif.MFI Recovery CenterMiramonte Winery / Celebration Cellarsnational Van lines agentneil, dymott, Frank, McFall & trexler aplnew life ultrasound, Inc. - 3d/4d Imaging studiooak Mountain Winerypala Mesa Resortproject touchQuality Inn Wine Country

Ranch Muffler & truck accessories, Inc.Ray a. Mandlekar, attorney at lawReid & hellyer, a professional CorporationReliable Medical Claim servicesRiverside Community hospitalsaint Jeanne de lestonnac schoolsam’s Clubsizzler / bMW Mgmtsmart Cardsparkletts Watersstate Farm Insurance - Richard lawestifel nicolausstromsoe Insurance agencysullivan, Keithsunbelt business brokerssunny hills towingsuperMedia, official publisher of Verizonsweat Cardio & Yogatake shape for lifetechnology squaredtemecula Insurance servicestemecula Valley balloon & Wine Festivaltemecula Valley CVbthornton Winery Corptrend equity Groupunion bank of Californiaunited towinguniversity of Redlands, school of businessVail Ranch self storage & postal CenterVintage View apartmentsVirtual outsourcing solutionsWells Fargo home MortgageWestel Communications, Inc.WestMar property Management, Inc.Wine Country pools / Jim Ciccone pool serviceWorkforce development Center of Riverside CountyWorld landscape, Inc.

cHAmber cALeNDAr November 2011

cHAmber cALeNDAr December 2011

tuesday, nov 112:00pm - power networking Workshop

thursday, nov 31:00pm - sCoRe4:00pm - new Member Reception

Friday, nov 48:00am Coffee Connection

saturday, nov 5 & 69:00am - 4:00pm e-waste event

tuesday, nov 812:00pm – business success Forum

wednesday, nov 98:00am –Membership Committee Meeting

thursday, nov 108:00am – VYp planning Meeting1:00pm – sCoRe

wednesday, nov 16sbdC Couseling5:30pm – networking Mixer at Commerce bank of temecula Valley

thursday, nov 17sbdC Quickbooks Counseling 7:30am – tVCC board Meeting1:00pm – sCoRe

wednesday, nov 23networking breakfast - Dark

thursday, nov 24–Friday, nov 25Chamber Closedhappy thanksgiving

wednesday, nov 30sbdC Counseling

thursday, Dec 18:00am – VYp planning Meeting9:00am –ambassador training 1:00pm –sCoRe

Friday, Dec 28:00am – Coffee Connection

tuesday, Dec 611:00am –power networking Workshop 2 – the lab

thursday, Dec 811:30am –ambassador luncheon1:00pm – sCoRe

tuesday, Dec 1312:00pm –business success Forum

wednesday, Dec 14sbdC Counseling 8:00am –Membership Committee Meeting

5:00pm –Member appreciation night – eagle’s nest @ pechanga

thursday, Dec 15Quickbooks one-on-one counseling7:30am – tVCC board Meeting1:00pm –sCoRe6:00pm - VYpeR

monday, Dec 19sWClC Dark

thursday, Dec 221:00pm –sCoRe

monday, Dec 26Chamber Closed - happy holidays

wednesday, Dec 28networking breakfast daRKsbdC Counseling

thursday, Dec 291:00pm -sCoRe


helixstorm, inc. aaron schneider29975 technology dr. #101Murrieta, Ca 92563(951)225-1456www.helixstorm.com

tri valley plumbing Co. Gail hopkinsontemecula, Ca 92592(951)760-8688www.plumbingintheValley.com

teriyaki ninja killer rice bowls tiffany slattery41653 Margarita Road, ste. 108temecula, Ca 92591(951)970-5057www.teriyakininja.net

temecula valley Charter school lisa skinner 35755 abelia streetWinchester, Ca 92596(951)926-9037www.edline.net/pages/tv_charter

utility Design services, inc. Frank Magdeleno41951 Remington ave., ste 110temecula, Ca 92590(951)695-0940

taffeco real Estate Gloria escamilla41593 Winchester Road, ste. 120temecula, Ca 92590(951)296-9011www.taffecosoCal.com

hopes Chest Co. hope suhr31630 Railroad Canyon Rd.Canyon lake, Ca 92587(714)797-9996www.hopesChestCo.com

the Creative bar Justin lawler29970 technology dr. ste 215Murrieta, Ca 92563(866)796-6307www.theCreativebar.com

Coldwell banker anna Jones27708 Jefferson #201temecula, Ca 92590(951)239-3147www.cbcsuds.com

Temecula Valleyribbon Cutting CErEmoniEsThe Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce celebrates each new member with a Ribbon Cutting ceremony. Or, if you are an existing member and move locations let the business community know with a ribbon cutting. Contact the Membership Department to learn more call 951-676-5090.

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Make sure to save the date for the much anticipated return of the Wine Country Classic golf tournament presented by The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce.

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The 5th Annual Women In Business event was a huge success! This event was designed to provide a venue where women can network and connect with other dynamic women. It was designed to

expand horizons, and enhance business and professional growth. The event focused on “Defining Moments.” Over 260 women gathered together and had the privilege of hearing real life stories from women they can relate to. Keynote Speaker Lisa Marie Platske is the CEO, Chief Enthusiasm Officer, of Upside Thinking, Inc. She inspired each attendee to create a lifetime of moments that yield vision, hope and prosperity. Lisa Marie compelled these women to overcome mediocrity, adversity and discover what it takes to S.O.A.R. personally and professionally.

The panel presentation included exceptional speakers Catherine Pepe, Temecula Olive Oil Company; Ann Shaw, Abbott Vascular; Tammy Wilson, Oak Grove Center for Education Treatment & The Arts along with event moderator

Pamela Voit, President/CEO of Voit Management. Each panelist shared inspiring moments that impacted their lives and helped shape their future. They continued to speak of motivating stories that have brought them to where they are today… successful business women.

Not only did guests have the honor of hearing from local inspirational women, they also had the opportunity to participate in an expo with over 40 businesses represented and connect with other women in business.

Thank you to our Title Sponsors: Abbott Vascular and Pechanga Resort & Casino.

This year’s Affiliate Sponsors were: Community Little Book, Inc., Kaiser Permanente, Securitas Security Services USA, Inc., Southwest Healthcare System and Verizon. Quote Book Sponsor: Commerce Bank of Temecula Valley, Speaker Sponsor: Professional Hospital Supply, Facility Sponsor: South Coast Winery Resort & Spa, Presentation Sponsor: Loma Linda University Medical Center – Murrieta, Entertainment Sponsor: Timmy d. Productions, Lighting Sponsor: D Lighting, Event Furnishings Sponsor: The Vineyards at Old Town and Program Sponsor: Trinity Worldwide Reprographics

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Did you know the Chamber offers discount programs exclusively to TVCC Members?

BenelectAffordable Group Medical Insurance options. Brought to you by Ben-e-lect and TVCC member agents, the program is designed to lower the cost of your group medical plans without reducing your benefits. The results prove that the Ben-e-lect plan will:

Lower a group’s cost by 30% or more, Improve benefits in nearly every situation, Put members in control of their plans, Lower cost and better benefits.

FedEx Whether you’re looking for office and document support for your business or reliable and cost-effective shipping, discounts are available to members from FedEx & FedEx Kinko’s.

FedEx Discounts Include: FedEx Express up to 21%, FedEx International up to 15%, FedEx Ground up to a 12% discount with an additional 5% if you have a fedex.com account. In addition there are volume discounts available up to 70%.

FedEx Kinko’s Discounts Include: 20% off select printing and copying services and 10% off select other services.

To start receiving discounts please call 877-569-8040 to get signed up.

Office Depot ProgramLet the TVCC help you save up to 60% off your office supplies. As a Chamber member, you have exclusive access to additional discounts. You can even streamline your ordering by taking advantage of timely next day delivery if you order by 4pm. Reduce Expenses with Your Chamber of Commerce!

Screamin Coupons How it Works: Get your daily alert: Each day you will receive an email with an unbeatable deal from your favorite local businesses. Buy your coupon: On the secure site, purchase the daily deal. The next business day you will receive your coupon. Tell your friends: Share the deal with your friends using Facebook, Twitter and email. Why? Because Everybody wants a deal and you can get $10! Help the Chamber: Screamin Coupons gives 5-10% of their proceeds back to local schools & non-profits, because they are part of the community too!

Smart CardExclusive Chamber Offer! Up to 60% OFF at your favorite restaurants, shopping, entertainment and more. Get a 1 year membership to Smart Card for only $25 (regularly $35). Purchase your Smart Card now! (use promo code TVCC online at www.shopsmartcard.com) or stop by the TVCC.

To sign up for a discount program please contact the Membership Department at (951)676-5090 or [email protected].

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