City of Whittier Economic Development Vision and Mission Statements

The vision for economic development in theCity of Whittier is:

A well balanced City where business comple-

ments and adds to the quality of life for all who

live, work, shop and play in Whittier.

The mission statement established to acheivethis vision is to:

Facilitate the growth, diversification and stability

of the Whittier economy; create prosperous

income opportunities for all citizens of the City;

expand the economy; and provide a sustainable

future for Whittier.

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Steps to Open a Business. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Other Resources and Helpful Information . . . . 12

Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Acknowledgments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

TTAABBLLEE OOFF CCOONNTTEENNTTSS

Congratulations! You are already on the righttrack towards starting your business by readingthis handbook. This major undertaking requirestime, money and the ability to gather and sortinformation pertaining to your new business.The more research you conduct from the verybeginning, the better informed and prepared youwill be to start your new business. You willprobably save money by being well-informed onthe process of opening a business too!

Ombudsman ServicesThe City of Whittier wishes you a profitable andenjoyable business venture. For your conven-ience, ombudsman services are available topotential and existing businesses for assistancein resolving matters related to doing business inthe City of Whittier. The Business DevelopmentManager serves as the Ombudsman or pointperson at City Hall and is available to walk youthrough the process of opening a business in theCity. General information on operating a busi-ness in the City may be provided over the phoneor at the Community Development counter.Additionally, a meeting may be scheduled toexplore the potential business or concept.Referrals for more technical assistance such ashow to write a business plan and information oncopyrights, patents and trademarks are alsoavailable.

INTRODUCTION

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STEPS TO OPEN A BUSINESS

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Planning, Research, and WritingBefore applying for a business license with theCity of Whittier, consider and review the follow-ing questions. This list is provided in order toassist you as you embark on this businessenterprise.

Have you fully researched your business con-cept?Did you write a business and marketing plan?

Have you secured financing and capital foryour business?

Did you consult with a legalrepresentative/attorney and accountant todetermine the best business structure (i.e.Sole Proprietorship, Corporation, LimitedLiability Company, etc)?

Did you file a legal structure with theSecretary of State Business Filings Section?

Did you file a fictitious business name withthe LA County Registrar-Recorder/CountyClerk?

Did you apply for a federal tax identificationnumber with the Internal Revenue Service?

Did you apply for an employer identificationnumber with the California EmploymentDevelopment Department?

Did you obtain a state seller’s permit from theBoard of Equalization?

A key component to getting started is ensuringyou have fully researched your businessconcept. However, it also includes significantself-analysis.

Consider the following details about mostbusiness owners, especially new ones, anddetermine whether you are prepared for them.Most new business owners:

• Work 12-16 hour days, 6 or 7 days a week;• Don’t see any profits the first couple of

years; • Invest (or deplete) all savings on the new

business; • Sometimes must lower their standard of

living until the business is better established;and

• Experience emotional pressures which may affect the family.

This is only the beginning; read ahead for moreinformation!

Next, you must assess your employmentexperience and skills to determine whether theyare appropriate for the type of business youwant to open. Has your employment back-ground provided the necessary qualifications torun the business? Have you been in manage-ment and decision-making positions in the past?Do you already have a strong familiarity with theindustry? Have you found a niche in the market?Will you serve an unfulfilled need? Is there ademand in the market for your product orservice? Will you offer competitive prices on agood quality product? Who are your competi-tors? Who are your customers? How will youbring the customers in the door?

By taking all of these details into account, youwill be better prepared to write your businessplan which, in turn, will increase the chances ofa successful business.

The Business PlanWhile there is always a degree of risk associated

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with starting your own business, the success ofthe business will depend on the level ofresearch, planning and execution of thebusiness plan. A business plan is a blueprint orroadmap of every aspect of your business.Management, sales goals, marketing, budgetand financial statements are just some of thenecessary components of the plan. The goalsshould include strategies for implementation andcompletion. Furthermore, a business plan is aliving document and should be reviewed andupdated often.

For more information on how to write a businessplan, you may visit the U.S. Small BusinessAdministration website at www.sba.gov.Additionally, the Whittier Public Library or yourlocal bookstore will offer a myriad of books onbusiness plans and how to start a business.

Things to Know Before You Sign a LeaseOnce you are ready to open your business andyou have a potential location in mind, you canobtain a Business License Application from theCity Clerk’s office located on the first floor in CityHall. The majority of new businesses will need totake the Application to the CommunityDevelopment Department for approvalsignatures from the Planning and Building staff.The following are additional steps which willassist you in opening your business in the City:

1. PlanningThe Planning Services Division of theCommunity Development Department ischarged with the administration ofordinances and policies related to zoning,land use and development within the City.The Division reviews and processesdevelopment plans for compliance withzoning and subdivision regulations andconditional use permits.

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Zoning — Planning staff must verify thatthe location is appropriate for the desiredtype of business or use. Parking Requirements — Parking mustbe verified if the new use at the locationwill change. For example, if the last busi-ness at the site was a retail shop and youwant to open a restaurant, the parkingmust meet the minimum standards for arestaurant. If the parking standards are notmet, the new business may not beallowed. Development Review Including TenantImprovements — If you are makingimprovements to the building (interior orexterior), you must complete aDevelopment Review Application.Depending on the building and type ofbusiness, you may be required to gobefore the Historic ResourcesCommission and Planning Commissionfor approval. This may require severalmonths, so plan this into your schedule. Signage — A plan review and permit arerequired for any sign in the City. Avoidunnecessary spending of money on pro-hibited signs by being prepared to discussyour signage several months before theopening of your business. (More informa-tion on signage can be found on page 10).Conditional Use Permits — CUPs areissued when the use may be compatibleunder certain conditions with other exist-ing and permitted uses, but which are notallowed as a matter of right by the ZoningCode. CUPs require a Public Hearingbefore the Planning Commission and/orCity Council. The purpose of conditionson the CUP is to ensure that the activitypermitted will be conducted in a mannerconsistent with the peace, safety, and5

general welfare of the community. Forexample, a CUP is required for restaurantswith an on-sale alcohol beverage license.The CUP process typically requires threeto six months to complete.Temporary Use Permits — Certain activ-ities on property within the City of Whittiersuch as promotional sales, temporaryevents and fundraisers (including sidewalksales) will require a Temporary Use Permit.Promotional (sidewalk) sales are limited tothree per calendar year. Applications forTemporary Use Permits need to besubmitted at least one month prior to theactivity or event.

2. BuildingThe Building & Safety Division, also locatedin the Community DevelopmentDepartment, reviews construction plans forany site improvement or for interior/exteriorimprovements to buildings, issues buildingpermits, and conducts inspections.

Construction Plan Review — OncePlanning has approved the DevelopmentReview Application and developmentplans, the Building Division will review theconstruction plans for conformance withbuilding, energy conservation, disabledaccess and other codes. Please note, ifsubmitting building plans, four full sets ofplans are required (one set for Planningand three for Building). Time for reviewvaries, however, you should allow three tofour weeks for the first plan review. Someprojects may require separate review byFire, Health, Sanitation, School Districts,or SCAQMD. Please consult with Buildingstaff to verify applicability. Building Permits — Permits are issuedonce construction plans are approved and 6

all fees have been paid. Fees are based onthe valuation of project. Inspection Record Card — When youreceive a building construction permit,you will also receive an Inspection RecordCard. Your City Inspector will then inspectconstruction throughout the constructionperiod and work cannot proceed beyondeach designated inspection point asindicated on the Inspection Record Card.The first inspection must occur within sixmonths of the permit issuance or the per-mit will expire and the applicant will besubject to pay fees for review of any codechanges and to renew the permit.

3. Health Permit for Food FacilityIf the business is a food establishment(i.e. sit-down restaurants, take-out, includ-ing wine/beer establishments), you mustcontact the Los Angeles County PublicHealth Department, Environmental HealthDivision for permit requirements and for afood construction plan check. The HealthDepartment will assist in the planning andconstruction of kitchen and restroomfacilities for your type of food establish-ment. New food establishments within theCity of Whittier fall under the East LosAngeles District Office, located at 4801 E.3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90022. Formore information, call (323) 881-7075 orvisit the website atwww.lapublichealth.org/eh/.

4. Department of Alcoholic BeverageControl (ABC)If you plan on selling alcohol at your placeof business, you must apply for an AlcoholicBeverage License through the CaliforniaDepartment of Alcoholic Beverage Control(ABC). The ABC District Office is located at

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222 E. Huntington Dr., Suite 114, Monrovia,CA 91016, (626) 256-3241. You may also findplenty of useful information regarding theAlcoholic Beverage License atwww.abc.ca.gov. Establishments that wish toobtain an ABC License are also required toobtain a Conditional Use Permit from the City.

5. Los Angeles County Fire DepartmentSome building improvements and develop-ment projects may require review of plans bythe Fire Department. Check with the City ofWhittier Building Division to determine if yourplans require Fire review. If advised by theBuilding Division that your project requires aFire review, you should contact the FireDepartment to confirm the review andrequirements for the review. If a review ofplans is required, you will be responsible forcoordinating/scheduling the review directlywith the Fire Department.

Los Angeles County Fire DepartmentLand Development Unit5823 Rickenbacker RoadCommerce, CA 90040Phone: (323) 890-4243Fax: (323) 890-9783www.fire.lacounty.gov

6. Disabled Access ComplianceState and federal laws give people with dis-abilities the right to access everyday activi-ties such as buying an item at the store,watching a movie in a theater, and enjoying ameal at a restaurant. Businesses (and prop-erty owners who lease to businesses) areobligated to provide access to all patrons forexisting facilities as well as when a facility isaltered or newly constructed. The valuationof the project may trigger full disabled accesscompliance. Projects below a certain

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threshold are required to provide a mini-mum of 20% of the total project budget inupgrades that improve accessibility. Yourarchitect should be aware of the prioritiesfor improvements that the State recom-mends. Additionally, while improvementplans are being drawn up, your architectshould be able to tell you the valuation ofthe project and whether you will be expect-ed to comply with disabled accessibility.However, if not, please feel free to contactthe Building Division for that information.

7. Historic BuildingsWhittier is blessed with a number of won-derful historic buildings that date back tothe early 1900s. The Whittier communityhighly values our historic buildings andseeks to preserve and enhance them.Adaptive reuse, rehabilitation, and restora-tion of historic buildings are stronglyencouraged, especially in the UptownWhittier area. The City’s Historic ResourcesOrdinance sets forth the requirements forundertaking improvements to a historicbuilding. If you are proposing to locateyour business in a historic building andmake modifications to a historic building,please contact the Planning Division assoon as possible so we can assist inguiding you through the process ofcomplying with the City’s historic resourcerequirements.

8. Business LicenseOnce Planning and Building have signedyour Business License Application, youmay return it to the City Clerk’s office forprocessing and payment. Please note:some businesses may require approval

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from the Police Department/CodeEnforcement and require finger printing;contact Business License at (562) 567-9880for more information. If your business willbe located in Uptown Whittier, generallybounded by Hadley Street on the north,Painter Avenue on the east, Penn Street onthe south and Pickering Avenue on thewest, membership in the Whittier UptownAssociation is mandatory. Uptown Whittieris designated as a business improvementdistrict (BID) and requires an annual assess-ment of businesses located in the district.Call the Whittier Uptown Association at(562) 696-2662 for information on howassesments are used to befefit the district.

Signage/Banners The City of Whittier recognizes and strongly sup-ports the needs of merchants and property own-ers to identify their businesses through signageand other means of advertisement. Size, place-ment, number and design of signs significantlyinfluence the general perception of both thecommunity’s visual environment and itseconomic health. The City desires to preserveand enhance the quality of life for residents bothin the residential areas and commercial corri-dors. Consequently, the Municipal Code allowsfor the use of signs that create a high-qualityvisual environment and regulates signs to ensuredesigns are proportionate in scale to surround-ing structures and commercial districts. Theintent is to eliminate visual clutter while providingreasonable opportunities for adequate identifica-tion of businesses and the goods and servicesthey offer. Furthermore, sign regulations reducepotential hazards and promote the safe move-ment of vehicles and pedestrians throughout thecity. Consequently, there are limitations on theamount of signage allowed per business and building.As previously mentioned, a permit is required

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from the Planning Services and Building andSafety Divisions for any sign in the City including,but not limited to, permanent window signs, wallsigns, monument signs, awnings, and temporarysigns such as “Grand Opening” banners. Mostsign permits can be processed and issued overthe counter by the Planning Division. Banner per-mits are particularly easy to process. Be sure tobring in the actual banner to be hung (made ofvinyl or weather resistant material) and a pictureof the storefront or building where the banner willbe placed. Also, it is important to know the linearfootage of the storefront or building as themaximum size of the banner will depend on thatlength. Finally, please check with Planning stafffor specifics on temporary banner time limits.

The following types of signs are prohibited inthe City: • Pole signs• Balloon strings • Roof signs• Vehicle-mounted signs • Outdoor advertising structures • Animated signs • Signs that produce smoke, sound, or other

emissions• Can signs

Animated signs include any type of sign thatflashes, changes colors, moves or rotates.Additionally, neon lighting that frames a windowis also prohibited.

For more information on signage or other plan-ning related questions, please call the PlanningServices Division in the CommunityDevelopment Department at (562) 567-9320 orgo to www.cityofwhittier.org.

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Board of Equalization Seller’s PermitA Seller’s Permit is required of individuals as wellas corporations, partnerships, and limitedliability companies, who are engaged in businessin California and intend to sell or lease tangiblepersonal property that would ordinarily be sub-ject to sales tax if sold at retail.

BOE Sales Tax (Seller’s Permit) Field Office12440 E. Imperial Highway, Suite 200Norwalk, CA 90650(562) 466-1694www.boe.ca.gov/info/reg.htm#sales

Business Taxes and Employer Identification NumbersBusinesses are liable for taxes and should applyfor an Employer Identification Number (EIN).However, due to the complexity of tax regula-tions, it is recommended that you seek advicefrom a certified public accountant and/or a taxattorney. The EIN will be used when filingfederal income tax and payroll tax. The State ofCalifornia Tax Service Center offers informationon required taxes for each type of businessstructure (Sole Proprietorship, Corporation, LLC,etc.) at: www.taxes.ca.gov/income_tax/incbus.shtml.

Internal Revenue ServiceToll-free telephone within the UnitedStates: (800) 829-4933 Washington, D.C. Headquarters: (202) 874-1460 www.irs.gov/businesses/index.html

Franchise Tax BoardGeneral information toll-free telephone:(800) 852-5711 Automated telephone service: (800) 338-0505www.ftb.ca.gov/

OTHER RESOURCES AND HELPFUL INFORMATION

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Community Development Commission of theCounty of Los AngelesThe Community Development Commissionoffers several loan programs for businesseslocated in Los Angeles County. Loans are avail-able for land acquisition, construction, equip-ment, and working capital. Additionally, theCounty Business Expansion Loan Program(CBELP) provides financial assistance to smalland medium sized businesses to create andexpand permanent job opportunities andpromote economic development in the County.

Community Development Commissionof the County of Los AngelesEconomic Development Programs &Business Loans Division700 W. Main StreetAlhambra, CA 91801(626) 262-4511www.lacdc.org

Employment Development Department (EDD)EDD offers many services for persons seekingjobs and for business owners such as job place-ment and referrals, unemployment insurance,disability insurance, employment and training,labor market information, payroll taxes, andmore! There are EDD offices throughout theState which offer various services. Visit the EDDwebsite for more information and for a depart-ment phone directory at www.edd.ca.gov.

Graffiti RemovalAs a token of appreciation from the City Council,the City of Whittier offers a $500 reward to anyperson who observes a graffiti vandal and files areport with the City’s Police Department leadingto the arrest of the graffiti vandal(s).

Public Works Department Graffiti Removal Hotline: (562) 567-9560Email: graffiti@cityofwhittier.org

Whittier Police DepartmentTo report graffiti in progress call: (562) 567-9200 or 9-1-113

Los Angeles County Economic DevelopmentCorporation (LAEDC)The LAEDC provides business assistance toprospective businesses and existing businesses inLos Angeles County. The LAEDC’s award-winningBusiness Assistance Program (BAP) offers free,confidential assistance to business owners, deci-sion makers and consultants representing small orlarge, domestic or international businesses. TheLAEDC’s services include advanced technicalassistance, cost containment, human resources,international trade, economic research, site selec-tion and financing.

Los Angeles County EconomicDevelopment Corporation(213) 622-4300www.laedc.org

Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Fictitious BusinessName StatementA fictitious business name statement (D.B.A. or“doing business as”) must be registered with theCounty Clerk if the business is any of the follow-ing: sole proprietorship doing business under aname not containing the owner’s surname;partnership; or, corporation doing businessunder a name other than its legal name.

Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk12400 Imperial Highway, 2nd Floor Searches: Room 2207 Filings: Room 2001Norwalk, CA 90650(562) 462-2177www.lavote.net

Occupational Safety and HealthAdministration (OSHA)The federal OSHA requires businesses to pro-vide a safe work environment. OSHA is the mainfederal agency charged with the enforcement ofsafety and health legislation. The State ofCalifornia offers an OSHA approved stateprogram managed by the Department of 14

Industrial Relations. Assistance is provided toemployers regarding safety and health in theworkplace through on-site visits, telephonesupport, publications and educational outreach.All services provided by Cal/OSHA Consultationare free to California employers.

CAL/OSHA Consultation ServiceDepartment of Industrial RelationsLos Angeles/Orange1 Centerpoint Drive, Suite 150La Palma, CA 90623Phone: (714) 562-5525 Toll Free Assistance: (800) 963-9424www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/consultation.html

OSHA (Federal Agency)For general questions and to report violations: (800) 321-OSHA (6742)www.osha.gov

Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles CountyThe Sanitation District provides wastewater andsolid waste management and turns it intoresources such as reclaimed water, energy, andrecycled materials. The Sanitation Districtcharges for the privilege of connecting a parcelwithin the District to the District’s seweragesystem and also charges existing users forincreasing the quantity of wastewater dis-charged. Be sure to contact the SanitationDistrict for more information and specific require-ments for new businesses where plumbingfixtures are proposed to be added.

Sanitation Districts of Los AngelesCounty1955 Workman Mill RoadWhittier, CA 90601(562) 908-4288www.lacsd.org

SASSFA/Partners for ProgressWorkSource CenterSASSFA provides a variety of employee recruit-ment and training services for businesses.

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SASSFA/Partners for ProgressWorkSource Center10400 Pioneer Boulevard, Suite 9Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670(562) 946-2237www.sassfa.org or www.pfpworksource.org

SCORE of Greater Los AngelesSCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated tohelping small businesses get off the ground, growand achieve their goals through education andmentorship. SCORE is supported by the U.S. SmallBusiness Administration (SBA) and offers servicesfree of charge or at a very low cost. Counselors areavailable for mentoring either online or via anappointment at the main office in Glendale or atone of the 25 locations throughout Los AngelesCounty. SCORE also offers workshops lead bybusiness experts. The workshops are gearedspecifically for startups or expanding businesses.

SCORE L.A.330 N. Brand Boulevard, Suite 190Glendale, CA 91203(818) 552-3206www.scorela.org

Secretary of State Business FilingsSection/Business StructureThe Secretary of State operates the BusinessProgram Division to assist businesses with fil-ings for incorporation, limited partnerships, non–profit status, and other business classifications.

Secretary of State Los AngelesRegional Office300 South Spring StreetRoom 12513Los Angeles, CA 90013(213) 897-3062www.ss.ca.gov/business/business.htm

Secretary of State Document FilingSupport UnitP.O. Box 944225 Sacramento, CA 94244-2250 (916) 657-5448 www.ss.ca.gov/business/gp/gp.htm

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Small Business Administration (SBA) The U.S. SBA was created by the federal govern-ment to assist small business owners. The SBAwebsite offers a plethora of information, toolsand resources ranging from financial assistanceinformation to business planning and muchmore.

SBA Los Angeles District Office330 North Brand, Suite 1200 Glendale, CA 91203 (818) 552-3215 or (818) 552-3201 www.sba.gov

Small Business Development Center (SBDC) The SBDC offers free on-site business consultingand workshops on various topics such as how towrite a business plan, starting your ownbusiness, financing/access to capital, andmarketing your business.

Los Angeles Regional NetworkCalifornia SBDC4900 E. Conant Street, Bldg 02, Suite 108Long Beach, CA 90808 (562) 938-5100www.longbeachsbdc.org

Southern California Edison Free On-site Business Energy AuditsAn Edison representative will conduct a review ofyour business and provide useful tips on how youcan save energy and ultimately save money onyour monthly bill.

Southern California Edison1-800-736-4777www.sce.com

South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD)The SCAQMD is the local governing board whichis responsible for protecting the public healthfrom air pollution. Certain types of businessesrequire clearance from the SCAQMD. Followingare examples of the types of machinery in certainbusinesses that require clearance: charbroiler,dry cleaning machine; spray booth; and17

printing press. For more information go towww.aqmd.gov or call (800) CUT-SMOG (288-7664).

Whittier Area Chamber of Commerce The Whittier Area Chamber provides a widevariety of services for the business communityfrom networking events to workshops andseminars throughout the year. Businesses maygain the most value from the marketing opportu-nities offered. Often new businesses struggle toget customers in the door, the Chamber’s mar-keting activities provide opportunities for you toestablish a solid customer base. Additionally, the Chamber provides free ribbon cuttings andpublicity for new businesses.

Whittier Area Chamber of Commerce8158 Painter AvenueWhittier, CA 90602 (562) 698-9554www.whittierchamber.com

Whittier Police Department

Business Watch/Community Relations(562) 567-9208Code Enforcement(562) 567-9190

Whittier Uptown AssociationThe mission of the Whittier Uptown Associationis “to promote the businesses located in theUptown district through marketing and the pro-duction of quality events; to work with propertyowners and tenants to enhance the Uptown areaby maintaining a safe and welcoming environ-ment; and to communicate the collective inter-ests of the Association and serve as a liaison tolocal government.”

Whittier Uptown Association6717 Bright AvenueWhittier, CA 90601(562) 696-2662www.whittieruptown.org

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Workers’ CompensationCalifornia law requires all businesses with one ormore employees to obtain workers’ compensation.Information for employers can be obtained from theDivision of Workers’ Compensation Information andAssistance Unit; however, workers’ compensationinsurance coverage can be purchased from alicensed agent or broker. For more information onauthorized insurers visit the CA Dept. of Insurancewebsite at www.insurance.ca.gov/.

Division of Workers’ CompensationInformation and Assistance UnitDepartment of Industrial Relations 320 W. 4th Street, 9th floorLos Angeles, CA 90013Local Office: (213) 576-7335Automated Telephone Service: (800) 736-7401www.dir.ca.gov/dwc

CableCharter Communications 13300 E. Whittier Boulevard Whittier, CA (800) 681-9997 www.charter.com

ElectricSouthern California Edison (800) 655-4555 www.sce.com

GasSouthern California Gas Company (800) 427-2200 www.socalgas.com

Telephone/CableVerizon (800) 483-4000www.verizon.com

TrashCity of Whittier Solid Waste (Sanitation) Division (562) 567-9530www.cityofwhittier.org

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UTILITIES

Consolidated Disposal Service, Inc. (562) 946-6441www.consolidateddisposalservice.com

Waste Management (800) 266-7551 www.wm.com

WaterCity of Whittier Public Works/Water Division(562) 567-9530www.cityofwhittier.org

Suburban Water Systems (562) 944-8219 www.suburbanwatersystems.com

San Gabriel Valley Water Company(562) 699-1041www.sgvwater.com

Acro Printing13301 Philadelphia StreetWhittier, CA 90601(562) 945-9638www.acroprinting.com

Casita del Pueblo13100 Philadelphia StreetWhittier, CA 90601(562) 693-2844www.casitadelpueblo.org

Dattilo Restaurant6746 S. Greenleaf Avenue Whittier, CA 90601(562) 945-8723www.dattilorestaurant.com

Haendiges Plumbing Corporation13303 Philadelphia StreetWhittier, CA 90601(562) 698-8044www.since1937.com

Lascari’s Restaurant and Deli16255 E. Whittier BoulevardWhittier, CA 90603(562) 943-1113www.lascarisdeli.com

Orchard’s Fresh Foods16426 E. Whittier BoulevardWhittier, CA 90603(562) 902-1825www.orchardsfresh.com

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Pour Le Bain6721 Greenleaf AvenueWhittier, CA 90601(562) 464-3636www.pourlebain.com

The Flag Shop7731 Painter AvenueWhittier, CA 90602 (562) 945-3377www.theflagshop.com

Vinatero Wine Shop6531 Greenleaf AvenueWhittier, CA 90601(562) 464-9463www.vinaterowineshop.com

Whittier Cyclery Inc.10316 Santa Gertrudes AvenueWhittier, CA 90603(562) 947-1214www.whittiercyclery.net

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS