OCT 2012 – University of Redlands students for hire

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      Being a college student is hard work.  Being a broke college student is even harder.  While academics are top priority at the University of Redlands, those in the community should consider hiring University of Redlands students as tutors, child care providers, clerical staff, house or pet sitters, movers, yard workers – really, no job is too small for a college student in this economy.  

      As a service to the local community and students attending the Universityof Redlands, the Office of Career Services posts part-time off-campus employment opportunities free of charge.  Employers interested in hiring a Redlands student may post their position online through the University’s website at: http://myredlandsapps.redlands.edu/careerservices/forms/frmjobpostingrequest.aspx University senior, Scott Heeb, says of the program, “This service has been instrumental to me in finding part-time jobs to earn money to help pay the bills while in college.  The part-time positions I have held have also helped me build a strong resume.  I have been fortunate to work for a variety of organizations and most recently for Grub2Go.  I doubt I would have been able to find these jobs on my own.”
        Ryan James, Principal at Grub-2-Go, shares, “My company hired Scott Heeb from the University of Redlands a couple months ago.  Scott has gone above and beyond the duties of a driver.  He has shown excellent character and proven himself valuable in many areas, especially accounting.”  Note: Grub-2-Go delivers menu items from your favorite restaurants to your home or office in approximately 35 – 60 minutes for a nominal charge plus gratuity.  Orders may be placed online or via phone.

 

 

OCT 2012 – Business Profile – Redlands Auto Body

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        Redlands Auto Body offers the best in repair quality and customer satisfaction when it comes to dealing with repair work on your vehicle.

        Serving the communities of Redlands, Loma Linda, Yucaipa, Banning, Beaumont, San Bernardino, Highland, Grand Terrace, Colton, Fontana, Rialto and Bloomington, Redlands Auto Body and Frame is located at 705 W. Colton Ave. in Redlands, with additional locations in Highland, San Bernardino and Riverside.

        From owner to receptionist to detailer, all the associates of Redlands Auto Body are committed to your complete satisfaction. And they back up this commitment with a National Lifetime Warranty on all of their workmanship

        The repair quality consistently meets or exceeds industry standards, not because they say it does, but because VeriFacts, a national leader in independent repair quality verification, conducts unannounced audits of their repair quality at least monthly. Redlands Auto Body is a VQ certified collision repair facility, ensuring that they have the technical information, skills, equipment and materials to properly repair your damaged vehicle. And they continuously invest in the Collision Repair Industry’s best technical training, ensuring that their technicians and service writers are certified by I-CAR and other accredited technical training organizations.

        Their Enhanced Repair and Service Processes (ERSP), based on the practical implementation of Lean Production Techniques, allow them to expedite the repair of your vehicle while remaining fully committed to repair quality. They simply eliminated inefficiencies, mistakes and delays so that that your repaired vehicle can be delivered back to you on the date promised.

        From the quality of your repair, to keeping you informed, to the on-time delivery of your expertly repaired vehicle, their customer satisfaction levels are among the highest in the industry.

        For more information about the services provided by Redlands Auto Body and Frame log onto www.redlandsab.com, or call 798-1388 and talk to one of their friendly associates.

OCT 2012 – Business Profile – Redlands Dental Group

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        Finding a dentist in Redlands that is dedicated to your dental care can be difficult. Located at 422 Orange Street in downtown Redlands, the friendly and knowledgeable staff at Redlands Dental Group and Orthodontics is committed to understanding and meeting your needs as a patient. They are committed to providing Modern Dentistry that gives their patients more choices, including digital x-rays, digital record keeping, intra-oral photos, CEREC® CAD/CAM restorations and more, allowing them to be more efficient and accurate with your dental care and provide Modern Dentistry That’s Affordable™.

        Their Modern Dentistry approach also offers comprehensive dental services from teeth whitening to braces, allowing them to serve all of your dental needs from ourRedlands office.

        Redlands Dental Group and Orthodontics is committed to understanding and meeting your needs as a patient. They take great pride in providing professional excellence, the best quality materials, and state-of-the-art equipment.

        Their state-of-the-art equipment makes them one of the most technologically advanced offices in the area. They have intra-oral cameras, which allow them to view your teeth on a flat-screen monitor directly in front of you, and digital X-rays, which emit 90% less radiation than standard X-rays. At Redlands Dental Group and Orthodontics you can even watch a movie while you’re being treated.       All of this technology allows them to be more accurate and efficient with your dental care, which enables them to provide the best dentistry at an affordable cost to you.

        To learn more about the extensive array of services offered at Redlands Dental Group and Orthodontics call them at 792-7500 or log on to www.redlandsdental.com

OCT 2012 – City News by Mayor Pro Tem Paul Foster

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By Mayor Pro Tem, Paul Foster

 The City’s plans for its yearlong quasquicentennial celebration – 125th Anniversary – are continuing with a volunteer citizens’ committee meeting regularly to plan events, observations and activities themed around 125 years of the City’s history.

On Tuesday, Sept. 4, the City Council approved a marketing agreement with local companyPennington Designsto produce commemorative products and memorabilia for the celebration. Pennington Designs was chosen following a Request for Proposal and review by a committee that consisted of City staff, community members, and me, who agreed to recommend the company’s proposal to the council.

In addition to producing merchandise and memorabilia, including clothing, key chains, jewelry, coffee mugs, plaques, sculptures and other items in a variety of price points, company owner Richard Pennington has proposed an ambitious marketing strategy that will allow non-profits, clubs, companies and retailers in Redlands to co-brand the approved City 125th Anniversary logo with their own color palette and unique design elements, providing sponsorship opportunities to local businesses and sharing a portion of all proceeds to be used for 125th Anniversary related expenses.

 We are very excited about Pennington Designs’ logo design, the commemorative items and the marketing plan conceived by Richard. I knowRedlandsresidents, service clubs and local businesses will be excited to participate in the variety of events and eager to collect the commemorative items that will be available throughout the year. In addition, the sponsorship opportunities will allow everyone – from individual residents to large organizations – to participate with the City ofRedlandsand the committee in creating a memorable commemoration.

 “It’s an honor to be part of the history of the City of Redlands. I love this City,” said Richard Pennington, who credits his employees and their enthusiasm to be a part of the design process for the historic celebration. “It was a big team effort, coming up with ideas of what we could do to help with this commemoration. As a small company, growing in Redlands, it was a big deal for us to be a part in helping to commemorate this event.”

 Sponsorship opportunities for the 125th Anniversary celebration are available at levels ranging from $25 to $10,000.  The City received early donations of $10,000 from the Kiwanis Club ofRedlands and from theUniversity ofRedlands. Sponsors will receive gifts and recognition, ranging from limited edition commemorative items at the lower sponsorship levels to recognition on City banners, publications, advertisements and at committee-sponsored anniversary events throughout the year for high-level donors.

 The celebration marks the 125th Anniversary of the City’s incorporation in November 1888. The yearlong celebration will kick off on Dec. 1 with the Redlands Christmas Parade, sponsored by the City and the Kiwanis Club of Redlands. Participants in this year’s parade have been encouraged to adopt a theme for all floats, vehicles, bands, performances and costumes, drawing from the City’s 125 years. Additional events are being planned throughout the year.

 No General Fund money has been allocated for the celebration. All funds will come from sponsorships, donations, fundraising efforts and revenue from the sale of commemorative merchandise.

 Any group or individual interested in participating as a sponsor of the 125th Anniversary celebration may contact Tommi Ng at (909) 798-7514, ext. 4 or email tng@cityofredlands.org.

 

OCT 2012 – New Chamber Members September

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Welcome to our newest Chamber members:
 
EVERYTHING SWEET CAKE & CANDY SUPPLIES
Erina Bryan
1235 Indiana Court, Suite 102
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone:  793-4595
 
LANE SCHNEIDER DOT COM
Lane Schneider
Redlands, CA  92374
Phone:  844-3179
Web Site:  www.laneschneider.com
 
REDLANDS KARATE
James Longley
390 Alabama Street, Suite E
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone:  496-0614
 
SUNSET FUNERAL CARE
Jenny Vannatter-Wright
305 W. State Street
Redlands, CA  92373
Phone:  362-2161

OCT 2012 – Shop Redlands Winner Announced

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            Congratulations to Jeanne Balharrie , the lucky winner of the Shop Redlands, September, $100 Patriotic Basket provided by Diane and Michael Neuendorff.  The month of October, Shop Redlands prize is a $100 or more Mystery Gift Basket sponsored by President Circle Member, Daney Bachiu of Redlands Blueprint and Commercial Press.

            Bring in your shopping receipts from chamber members or local businesses and be eligible for the drawing that will be held the last day of April. By shopping at chamber members you will receive two tickets for the drawing, non member receipts qualify you for one ticket. The member directory can be found on the Chamber’s website at www.Redlandschamber.org.  The receipts must be $25 or more.

      Once again congratulations to Jeanne Balharrie, and thank you to Diane and Michael Neuendorff, Here we go again …… let’s get shopping inRedlands!

Sept 2012 – President’s Article by Paul Barich

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        Get ready to vote. Our City Council election is just 60 days away. Your Chamber will review all the candidates and endorse the people we feel will best represent the business community.  

        The holiday season will be here before you know it. Remember to “Shop Redlands First”, starting with your Halloween costumes and candy.

        Our Mud Run is “stuck in the mud” because of difficulty in locating a large enough vacant property to hold the event. We plan to have the problem solved very soon so keep your mud runners ready and stay tuned for the announcement of both date and place.

        This is a short message this month but things are happening in the in the next couple of months so until then, keep shopping in Redlands.

Sept 2012 – Another Shop Redlands Winner Announced

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     Congratulations to Sue Young, the lucky winner of the Shop Redlands, August  $100 Massage Gift Certificate provided by Zack Zacharias with Zack’s Hands, located at 17 South 5th Street in Redlands.

     Bring in your shopping receipts from chamber members or local businesses and be eligible for the drawing that will be held the last day of September. By shopping at chamber members you will receive two tickets for the drawing, non member receipts qualify you for one ticket. The member directory can be found on the Chamber’s web site at www.Redlandschamber.org. The receipts must be $25 or more.

       Once again congratulations to Sue Young, and thank you to Zack Zacharias with Zack’s Hands. Here we go again …… let’s get shopping inRedlands!

Sept 2012 – President elect announces directors

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President Elect Bachiu announces slate of Directors

            President Elect Daney Bachiu, Redlands Blueprint and Commercial Press, announces slate of Directors for Chamber Board.

            Jennifer Dobbs: University ofRedlands has been asked to continue her service on the Board for another three years. Dobbs has been a model Director volunteering both her time and talent when ever and where ever needed. She devoted two days of cheerful reception to Redlands Chamber LIVE, has acted as the coordinator of the Small Business Committee, has spearheaded the effort to update the Chamber’s outdated computer equipment, serves on the Rise n Shine Committee and assisted in shifting the Chamber’s newsletter from print to e-news taking on the design and technical challenge of tutoring staff. Dobbs is the University’s Chamber’s President’s Circle representative.

            Matt Leeds: Whitefrog Design, will be joining the Board of Directors for a three year term of office. Matt has been instrumental in bringing the Chamber into the tech world by first designing and maintaining the extraordinary interactive Chamber website. He also took on the challenging Redlands Mud Run site and was responsible for the lightening fast logo designs and graphic genius that is helping launch the first time event.Leeds was instrumental in streaming Redlands Chamber Live to a mass audience online and has been the patient tech teacher to Chamber staff.

            Ken Ramirez: San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino, steps onto the Board representing the tribe and organization. San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino, has long been a supporter of the Redlands Chamber participating in Redlands Chamber LIVE as a major sponsor, and as a President’s Circle Member, Ramirez is a long time Redlands resident and is eager to roll up his sleeves and dig into business end of the organization.

            “I am pleased to present this slate of willing leaders, each committed to the organization and willing to contribute time and talent to lead our Chamber over the next three years.” said Bachiu.

            The organizations’ Bylaws provide for additional nominees by petition signed by 20 members in good standing. Petitions must be filed at the Chamber office fifteen days after public notification, a general election will allow.

 

Sept 2012 – Chamber announces PAC

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            The Redlands Chamber Board of Directors voted to approve the formation of the Redlands Political Action Committee (REBAC) to assist local candidates seeking office. REBAC is dedicated to striving to create a local legislative environment that is open and fair when considering business issues. REBAC Trustees will gather information, interview candidates and support those who best represent business and economic interests.

            A political action committee is a committee that raises money, typically by a personal voluntary contribution, from people that have a common interest or belong to an organization. All contributions are strictly voluntary and completely separate from Chamber dues monies. The purpose of political action committees is to give organizations, companies and other groups, a vehicle for supporting candidates and issues. There are very specific rules that a PAC must follow as it relates to contributions and expenses. A local PAC can solicit personal, voluntary contributions from members of the organization and their families and can use those contributions to provide resources to the committees of political candidates of their choosing. They may also use PAC resources to pay for campaign material on behalf of the candidate they are supporting.

            By law, the PAC is required to have chairman and treasurer upon registering and soliciting funds. Bylaws developed by the PAC help to outline the role of all of the parties involved within the PAC and should clearly explain the process for determination of a PAC contribution. Members may feel more willingness to contribute if they know exactly how the PAC committee will function. Bylaws of the PAC will allow member to see exactly how the PAC will function.