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Volume 31, Issue3 www.claremontchamber.org March 2014

Dear Claremont Chamber of Commerce, this is a love letter and easy to write. We have had great and kind support each time I have entered the hollowed hallways, gone behind the scenes and at every function we have had the pleasure to be part off, and watch occur. This is William Randolph one may have seen me at either, The Back Abbey, Union on Yale, or Pestiscos, which are all in Claremont and all proudly support, seek and listen to assistance of the Chamber of Commerce. Along with my very astute brother, we have spent most of our lives here and take pride in knowing that this city is taken care of and every part of the hands on is done by people wanting great things for their city and themselves.

William RandolphThe Back Abbey, Union on Yale, and Petiscos

For the last 23 years the Best B.E.T (Business and Education Together) program has provided well over $347,257 to develop classroom programs which address advancement of educational enterprise and promote student self-esteem, learning and motivation.Each year, the Claremont Chamber acquires the funds from several local organizations such as the Claremont Sunrise Rotary, Kiwanis Club of Claremont, Rotary Club of Claremont and the University Club. Local businesses help raise funds as well, last year Janet Johnson from State Farm Insurance donated $1,000 to the program. Due to the collaboration, the Chamber was able to grant funds to all 36 applications that were submitted, totaling $20,002.77 awarded. Grants were awarded to the following schools: Chaparral Elementary, Condit Elementary, Sumner/ Danbury Elementary, Mountain View Elementary, Oakmont Elementary, Sycamore Elementary, Vista del Valle Elementary, El Roble Intermeditate School, San Antonio High School and Our Lady of the Assumption.A large contributor to this program each year is the funds that are raised by the Chambers annual golf tournament, which is scheduled for Monday, April 7th. This year, the Chamber is partnering up with the Claremont Educational Foundation (CEF).This means that the proceeds made from the tournament will be split 50/50 amongst the Best

B.E.T program and CEF. Golf brochures are now available at the Chamber office or on the chamber website, www.claremontchamber.org. The Chamber is hopeful that with this new collaboration it will raise more funds that will in turn bring a larger amount back to the schools. So with that, please spread the word and we can’t wait to see you on the golf course!

BEST B.E.T BRINGS JOY TO MANY

Are you using YOUR Web Member Benefits?Benefits gained by being a chamber member are available in many ways. Remember to take advantage of excellent opportunities for your business to attract new customers and share information with our community and the world and you can do this right from your office. If you don’t know your log in information please contact the office.Log in today to your chamber member portal to take advantage of all the features listed below:

• Update your Business Directory information - your business information is available to consumers through the chamber’s website – visitors can search by category, keyword or alphabetically

• Upload Job Postings– add your own job openings to the Chamber’s website

• Create Hot Deals – include store coupons and special offers on the Chamber’s website

• Post Upcoming Events - add your business’ events to the Chamber’s Online Events Calendar – chamber website visitors can add your event to Outlook, e-mail the details to a friend and request an automatically generated email reminder for your event

Your job posting will appear on the Chamber website, within your member information page and a job posting link will be displayed on the Chamber website main page. c Your Hot Deal will appear by your member name in the Business Directory, on your Member Information Page and by category in a special listing of Hot Deals. If you need any help in taking advantage of these benefits, please contact the Chamber office at (909) 624-1681 or e-mail [email protected]

Maureen

page 2 www.claremontchamber.org Chair’s Letter

Chamber StaffCEOMaureen AldridgeAdministrative AssistantMarlene FulferInformation SpecialistVeronica Sepulveda

Claremont Chamber of Commerce205 Yale Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711Phone: (909) 624-1681Fax: (909) 624-6629Hours: Mon.-Fri. • 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.E-mail: [email protected]: www.claremontchamber.org

Executive CommitteeChair Andrew Behnke, DoubleTree by Hilton ClaremontChair-ElectLinda Sarancha, Fukagawa Stark & Associates NPCTreasurerSusan Pearson, The Bathwork ShopPast ChairJess Swick CHFC, Northwestern Mutual Insurance

Board of DirectorsMike Alpert, The Claremont ClubFloy Biggs, Community Senior ServicesDale Christiansen, Christiansen AccountingNikki Coulas, J. N. Coulas & AssociatesBill Cunitz, Pilgrim PlaceJames Elsasser, Ed.D., Claremont Unified School DistrictMarsha Fox, VNA Hospice & Pallative Care of Southern CaliforniaTim Harrison, Broadview MortgageKatherine Hauser Rubel, Claremont University ConsortiumBridget Healy, Inland Valley Repertory Theatre, IncPaul Held, Attorney At Law Ann Joslin, VMGSal Medina, Packing House WinesJoey Medeiros, Euro CaféOpanyi Nasiali, MayorMichael Reis, Southland Data ProcessingCarlos Samuelson, Century 21 Prestige PropertiesEugene Washington, Academy Pest ControlRyan Zimmerman, Wheeler Steffen | Sotheby’s International RealtyMaureen Aldridge IOM, ACE, CEO

Chamber Committee ChairsClaremont Young Professionals- Ryan ZimmermanGovernment Relations/Economic Development- Bridget HealyMembership/Ambassadors- Bill Cunitz and Sue WilberMarketing/PR- Nikki Coulas and Sal MedinaVillage Marketing Group- Sonja Stump

A Note from the CEO . . . Maureen Aldridge

www.claremontchamber.org page 3

Is Your Business Ready?From the Desk of Sergeant Lori Davenport

More often than not, you have prepared your household for an emergency situation, but what about

your business? There are many different types of emergencies you could face; this could include anything from a utility outage to a natural disaster. If there is an emergency or disaster that affects your business, do you have a plan in place on how to overcome your emergency and get your business back to normalcy?

You rely on the success of your business so it is important to get your business functioning as soon as possible. According to the US Department of Labor, 40% percent of businesses never reopen following a disaster. Small and medium sized businesses have a harder time than larger businesses recovering from disasters. One of the first suggested steps to take is to identify what tasks are critical to keep your business functioning. This could be a good starting point for you to write your plan and be sure to include all of your employees. What do you want them to do in the event of an emergency? Are other people relying on you and how will they know if your business isn’t operating?

Disasters that affect a business are more than tornados, earthquakes, floods, and fires. A crippling disaster to your

business could be a virtual disasters brought on by cybercrime and network failures. These could affect any business. How well is your data protected? If someone gains access to your customer info and unlawfully uses that info, what plans have you made to regain their trust?

Now is the time to plan for an event, before it is too late. Once you have a plan in place, be sure to review and practice the operations with your employees. If a disaster occurs in your city, most likely police and fire services will be strained and responding to emergent situations. Their primary goal will be to preserve life and then attempt to limit injuries and damage. Services and resources are generally first directed towards critical facilities prior to private ones, unless that would accomplish the primary goal.

The more you plan and prepare, the quicker you will be back in business after an emergency.

There are agencies that offer information and plans to assist you. Some of the websites you can gain valuable information from are www.ready.gov, www.fema.gov, www.redcross.org, and www.bicepp.org. For more information, please contact Sgt. Lori Davenport at the Claremont Police Department (909-399-5411).

Benefitting Best B.E.T (Business & Education Together)Funding for Claremont Teacher’s Classroom Projects

April 7, 2014Shotgun start at 10 a.m.

For more information on playing and sponsoring please call (909) 624-1681 or e-mail [email protected]

Education Classic Golf Tournament

Via Verde Country Club • 1400 Avenida Entrada, San Dimas

Claremont Chamber of Commerce and the Claremont Educational Foundation

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To mark the 20th anniversary of the Northridge earthquake, Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas®) would like to remind customers about natural gas safety in the event of an earthquake. If you smell gas, hear the sound of gas escaping or see signs of a leak, do not light a match, candle or cigarette and do not turn electrical devices – not even a light switch – on or off, or use any device that can cause a spark. Immediately evacuate the area of the leak and, from a safe location, call SoCalGas at 1-800-427-2200. Shutting Off Gas Because its response to customer calls may be delayed in the aftermath of an earthquake, SoCalGas offers the following information on shutting off appliance line valves and the gas meter for those customers who feel it is necessary, prudent, and safe to do so before SoCalGas is able to respond: Do not turn off the gas meter after an earthquake, unless you smell, hear or see signs of gas escaping, and ONLY if it is safe to do so. If an appliance or appliance connector appears to have a leak, turning off the line valve between the appliance and gas line may permit you to turn off the gas at the appliance rather than shutting off all gas service at the meter. Some valves may

require a wrench to turn them. If this does not stop the leak, the gas will have to be shut off at the meter. To turn the gas off at the meter, use a 12-inch or larger adjustable wrench and turn the valve a quarter-turn in either direction until the valve is cross-wise to the pipe. This will shut off the flow of gas. Restoring Gas Service If you turn off your gas at the meter, leave it off. Do not turn

it back on yourself. Interior gas piping and appliances must be inspected for possible damage before service can be safely restored. Call SoCalGas to turn the gas back on, relight the pilots and service your appliances. Note that certain repairs may have to be performed by your plumber or heating contractor. However, only SoCalGas field

employees are allowed to turn on the gas meter.How to Respond to a Gas Leak Do not turn off the gas meter after an earthquake, unless you smell, hear or see signs of gas escaping, and ONLY if it is safe to do so. To turn the gas off at the meter, use a 12-inch or larger adjustable wrench and turn the valve a quarter-turn in either direction until the valve is cross-wise to the pipe. If you turn off your gas at the meter, leave it off. Do not turn it back on yourself. Call SoCalGas to turn the gas back on.

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The maintenance of the Village is important in keeping the Village presitine and welcoming to all visitors. As a request from several chamber members, below is the current monthly village/plaza maintenance schedule:Street Sweeping – Generally, Monday through Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. Trash / Litter pick-up - Daily service, Sunday through Saturday, from 4:30 – 7:00 a.m. moving from east to west. Litter abatement is within 25’ of a trash can. The City provides additional trash can service throughout the village as part of large special events, such Beer & Wine Walks, Village Venture, Holiday Promenade, Halloween Spooktacular and other community events. Power Washing – The plaza is power washed every Thursday and the trash compactors on 1st & 2nd Street every Tuesday. Staff also targets the areas adjacent to the yogurt shops weekly if possible and other locations throughout the village, including the parking structure, as schedules permit. Landscape Maintenance – Performed daily Monday through Thursday. In general, Monday is 1st Street

from College to Cornell. Tuesday is Harvard from 1st to 4th. Wednesday is Yale from 1st to 4th. Thursday is mowing and landscape items in this area that need special attention. The landscape maintenance contractor is required to pick up litter and debris within 25 feet of a planter bed, including the inside corners of the intersection bump outs that the street sweeper cannot reach.Restroom Servicing – The restrooms adjacent to City Hall and in the Parking structure are cleaned and re-stocked daily in the mornings. Additional Trash Can Service - City provides additional trash can service throughout the village as part of Beer & Wine Walks, Village Venture, Holiday Promenade, Halloween Spooktacular and other community special events. The above schedule is subject to change without notice depending on work priorities or other circumstances. Questions or concerns related to Village maintenance may be directed to Manager Robert Cecil in the Community Services Division at (909) 399-5431.

Village/Plaza Maintenance Monthly Schedule

Teen Green for a Cleaner Claremont

“Teen Green 4 a Cleaner Claremont” is designed to clean-up trash and litter throughout the Village, promote a reduction in trash, and educate the importance of trash disposal through service. The outcome of this program will encourage youth to pick up trash, care about their community, and each other. Beginning Wednesday, March 12 from 3:15 – 4:15 p.m. youth volunteers will picking-up trash left throughout the Village. The Claremont Teen Committee, the Youth Activity Center, Tracks Activity Center, and city staff are committed to cleaning up trash left in the Village after El Roble Junior High minimum days.

The program will begin with Teen Committee Members the 2nd Wednesday of the month and TAC participants and staff the 4th Wednesday. The program will start off two Wednesday’s a month and increase the number a days as interested youth sign up. Current student will begin recruiting other youth groups and clubs to volunteer additional Wednesday each month. At the end of the year volunteer youth will be recognized with a certificate and letter from the Claremont City Council.


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RSVP by calling (909) 624-1681 or email

[email protected]

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205 Yale Ave. Claremont, CA 91711

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Benefits of managed antivirus solutionsCompanies that choose to integrate a managed antivirus solution generally see five main benefits.

1. All systems will have the same level of security- With a managed service, your IT partner will make sure to install software on all your systems. This means that there should be the same program installed on your systems, and that the antivirus will be updated to ensure that systems are protected from new security threats that come along.

2. It is easier to manage- Managing your antivirus solution can be a tough task, especially in larger companies where different solutions may need to be employed. By working with an IT partner, your antivirus solutions are managed by tech experts. This is a great solution for business owners who aren’t too familiar with technology, or an overworked IT department.

3. The solutions can be low-cost- Most managed antivirus solutions are offered as a monthly package, where companies pay per user. For some companies, this solution is more affordable per user than a non-managed solution. This is especially true if you have a high number of users and need to purchase multiple licenses.

4. Management is continual- With unmanaged solutions, many users turn the antivirus protection off because it can slow their computer down or because they believe their usage habits are not compromising security. Managed antivirus solutions usually can’t be uninstalled or turned off, meaning your systems are continually protected.

5. Your systems are truly protected- Regardless of how secure your systems are and the steps you take to ensure that malware doesn’t get through, the chances are you will eventually be infected. When you are, it may be tricky to actually completely remove the virus. IT partners are trained in how to do this quickly and efficiently and can usually completely remove the virus, ensuring that your systems are truly secure.

If you are looking for a managed antivirus solution, contact ISN Global Enterprises, Inc. at (909) 670-0601 today as we mayhave a solution that will work with your business.


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310 N. Indian Hill Blvd. •Claremont, CA 91711Tel: (877) 398-4072 • (909) 398-4072

Fax: (909) 398-4076E-mail: [email protected]

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Member Spotlights are chosen at random. Interested in being a spotlight? Contact Veronica at (909) 624-1681.

EMS is a service provider (for the California State Department of Rehabilitation) assisting individuals with disabilities in becoming gainfully employed. Currently, EMS is placing two individuals every week in successful employment throughout the counties of Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Riverside.On the evening of March 8th, they will be hosting their first fundraiser at Padua Hills with the proceeds helping to expand their services into more locations and to assist more individuals in those locations currently served. EMS is currently seeking

sponsors and selling tickets for the event. Employment Means Success (EMS, Inc.) joined the Claremont Chamber of Commerce one year ago this month; they opened their doors February, 2013 just south of the historic Claremont MetroLink Station. Co-Founder Kari Anderson is a Claremont Sunrise Rotarian and Co-Founder Lisa Bullen has over 20 years’ experience in the field.

[email protected] • (909) 621-7403 • www.employmentms.org

Left to Right: Andrew Behnke, Chair; Doug McGoon, Quackenbos-Bell Commercial Real Estate; Dan Randal, Uncommon Good; Eric Martinez, State Farm Insurance; Bill Cunitz, Pilgrim Place; Sneha Desai and Steven Mercado, Hotel Claremont; Andre McAdory, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin

Left to Right: Andrew Behnke, Chair and Andres Sanchez, Golden Compass Insurance

New Member

Member Spotlight--EMS, Inc.

Renewing Members

Live your best senior life at this unique Residential Care Facility for the Elderly. We provide quality care to seniors in a home environment. We are licensed by the state of California to care for up to six residents, and offer all levels of care, from minimal assistance to those requiring hospice services. Respite care is also offered.

Kathleen is the owner and administrator, with 23 years of registered nursing experience. Let our experienced team of caregivers assist you or a loved one. Give a call for a tour today!

1738 Finecroft Dr. Claremont, 91711 • (626) 622-7296 • www.leisurelivingofclaremont.com

Member Spotlight--Leisure Living of Claremont

Membership Recognition www.claremontchamber.org page 11

Renewing Members January 2014

84 YearsInland Valley Daily Bulletin

41 YearsQuackenbos-Bell Commercial Real Estate

25+ YearsBill Popko Insurance Services

Diann RingPilgrim Place

Karousel Kids Inc.

15+ YearsOur Lady Of The Assumption Church

Hotel ClaremontTutti Mangia Italian Grill

10+ YearsHeroes & Legends

5+ YearsLaw Offices of Linda M. Battram

Uncommon GoodMcDonald’s

The Body Center Physical TherapyClaremont Smile Design

Integrative BodyworkLife Bliss FoundationReal Estate Hound

Shamrock Cleaning and RestorationZoe TeBeau, I.S.A

1+ Years4 C’s Finecraft Jewelers

Colors 91711New Bedford Panoramex

Tattle TailsVillage Postmark ,The

Fattoush Mediterranean CuisineEric Martinez, State Farm Insurance

Telegraph 360

New Members January 2014

MP Coutureretail

1 N. Indian Hill Blvd D105Claremont, CA 91711

(909) 625-8777

Test Prep GurusTutoring

www.prepgurus.com(949) 478-4186

Golden Compass Insurance ServicesCommercial Insurance

8608 Utica Ave. Ste 211Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730

(909) 204-5211

February 2014Leisure Living of Claremont

Residential Care Facility1738 Finecroft Dr.

Claremont, CA 91711(626) 622-7296

Perry Design & AdvertisingAdvertising/Media

206 W. Bonita Ave. K2Claremont, CA 91711

(909) 626-8083

La Verne Dental GroupDentist

2216 Foothill Blvd. La Verne, CA 91750

(909) 392-3899

Starbucks Coffee House203 Yale Ave.

Claremont, CA 91711(909) 625-2332

Ribbon Cuttings

Your generous donations make our events more of a success and give you the opportunity to mention your name EVERY time you give.

Inland Valley Repertory TheatreClaremont Educational Foundation

Right At HomeMartel Interiors

Claremont Chiropractic2440 W. Arrwo Rte. 5A, Upland, 91786

(909) 670-2225

SportsPros Wellness by Design1599 Monte Vista Ave. Claremont, 91711

(909) 447-5724

Community Senior Services: Enrichment Center

736 W. Harrison Ave. Claremont, 91711(909) 621-9900

Thursday, March 27 Claremont Young

Professionals Networking Mixer

5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

Pizza n’ Such202 Yale Ave. Claremont

Thursday, April 3Ribbon Cutting

5:30– 7:00 p.m.

Perry Design and Advertising206 W. Bonita Ave. K2, Claremont

RSVP to all events by calling

(909) 624-1681 or emailing

[email protected]

Tuesday, March 11Networking Breakfast

7:30 – 9:00 a.m.

Presentation by:Claremont Lock and Key

DoubleTree by Hilton Claremont555 W. Foothill Blvd. Claremont

Members: $15 (pre-registration required) $17 at the door

Non-members: $20 (by reservation only)

RSVP by March 7th

Thursday, March 20Business Enrichment Seminar

12:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Pomona Valley Health Center1601 Monte Vista Ave. Claremont

Chamber Members: $35 Non-members: $50

RSVP by March 17th

Committee MeetingsMarch5 8:00 a.m. V.M.G (Council Chambers)12 8:15 a.m. Executive13 Noon Marketing/PR 17 Noon Membership/Ambassadors (Village Grill)18 7:30 a.m. Government Relations/ Economic

Development (DoubleTree by Hilton Claremont)

25 7:30 a.m. Board Meeting

Dates and times subject to change. Unless noted, meetings are held at the Chamber office.

Return Service Requested

A reservation made is a reservation paid for ALL events. We appreciate check/cash on the day of the event.Please check in at registration even if you have pre-paid.

Wednesday, March 26Business Before Hours

8:00– 9:00 a.m.Sponsored by:

First Street Gallery Art Center

Wednesday, March 26Ribbon Cutting

5:30– 7:00 p.m.

Ophelia’s Jump Productions

Pomona College- Seaver Theater300 E. Bonita Ave. Claremont

Thursday, March 27Ladies Luncheon11:30 a.m.– 1:00 p.m.

The Press Restaurant 129 N. Harvard Ave. Claremont

Chamber Members: $20 Non-members: $30

RSVP by March 24th

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