MAY 2014 – Your Vote Counts

1 Your VoiceThe right to vote is an important one to exercise. It is a way of having a say in governmental actions that will affect your life in many ways. The act of voting is your opportunity to choose the person who most resembles your own belief system. Regardless of the outcome, your vote sends a message, letting politicians know what is important.

When you do not vote, politicians can get a general idea of which population had a greater turn out than others. For example, it is no wonder that politicians spend a lot of time on the issues of older adults, given they are the population with highest voter turnout. Populations of people with lower voter turnout are going to have their important issues given less attention. Ultimately, whoever wins the election does indeed have the power to impact your life. Local, state government and the federal governments are in charge of making final decisions that will affect your life in many ways. That’s why it is important to get to know the people running for office. When you vote for someone you should vote based on what they believe in and whether or not you support it. Get to know their views on important matters so that you can make an educated decision and support people whose views are similar to your own. This is especially important in Primary Elections to make sure you get the best candidates for the general election.

On Tuesday, June 3rd, you will have an opportunity to exercise your right.

If you think that your opinion (your vote) doesn’t matter think again! The people in office now are making decisions that will affect your life now AND later! Insure that the right person is in office representing you. Let your vote be counted.

MAY 2014 – How To Build Strong Working Relationships

2 How to Build

                     How to Build Strong Working Relationships with Effective Communication

 Effective communication strategies can help you build strong working relationships with clients and customers, team members, managers, and internal customers.  To be effective workplace use the following tips;

  • Respond to requests by emphasizing what you can do to help meet them.
  • Follow through and do what you say you’ll do.
  • Listen without passing judgment and don’t rush in to give advice.
  • When you have concerns, work them out with the source, not with others.
  • Communicate with respect in every interaction regardless of whether you like the person.
  • When others give you assistance or support, express appreciation for it.
  • Focus on issues, not personalities, when you discuss work matters and problems.
  • When differences in views or ideas occur, work first to understand them from the other person’s perspective.
  • Be direct and sincere as normal practices.
  • Use humor in good taste.

 

MAY 2014 – Redlands Chamber Cruisin’ Cuisine Huge Success

3  Cruisin pictureOn Saturday, April 12, Chamber guests headed out on the streets of downtown Redlands to taste test some of the finest fare offered by local eateries. The fourth annual Cruisin Cruisine had attendees, feasting on pasta from the Old Spaghetti Factory and a dazzling display of hot and cold hors d’oeuvres including carved fruits and vegetables provided by Alfaro’s Catering at the Chamber office.  Right around the corner at the Restaurant of Joe Greensleeves there were savory treats upstairs in the private dining room, then it was off to Corner Bakery Café where sweet treats were offered to “cruisers”, a stop at Rok n Fondue for a sip of the cocktail of the month, and a spectacular visit to the chocolate station had guests all a buzz. Attendees could wander in any direction they wanted so it was a left turn to Wildflowers Fiori de Campo, who hosted Benjarongs for spicy noodles and rice. Oscars Mexican Restaurant offered a variety of bite size fixings and The Royal Falconer offered its British favorite, Scotch Eggs, and The Lounge 22, unveiled a brilliant melon gazpacho. The Sizzler served up a feast of tastings. New to the event Wok in Café offered Chinese delicacies to our travelers.

Each guest had a passport signed at every restaurant that was turned into the Chamber office at the end of the evening making every guest eligible for the grand prized, an I-Pad and case, provided by Paul T Barich. The drawing took place Monday morning and Crystal Chavira, was the lucky winner.

“This is a homerun event for the Chamber and our restaurants.” said Chamber President, Geoff Bonney, Bonney Architecture. “We are able to showcase a number of the amazing dining facilities we have in Redlands. We heard over and over from those participating that they didn’t know about one or more of the restaurants and plan to go back for lunch or dinner. Mission accomplished! Our thanks to all the restaurants that participated in the “cruise”… and to all the cruisers that were treated to an epicurean extravaganza.”

 

MAY 2014 – Member Profile: Inland Presort & Mailing Service

Enews 4Inland Presort & Mailing Services offers one stop for mailing services

Inland Presort & Mailing Services (IPMS) has been serving the Inland Empire area since 1996. It provides bar-coding and presorting services to local government agencies and businesses for postage discount. It has been providing and is committed to provide presort & mailing services with integrity, security, and expeditious delivery. It meets “Same Day Processing & Delivery to USPS” standard requirements by its customers.

The IPMS staff believes in customer service throughout the company, treating every customer the same, large or small.

IPMS has the latest state of the art and top of the line equipment along with an experienced, knowledgeable and courteous staff to meet all requirements of their clients.  IPMS strives to keep its equipment and software up-to-date with latest requirements by the U.S. Postal Service.

Along with the presort service, they also provide Inkjet addressing, folding, inserting, tabbing, labeling, collating, and metering services to our clients.  Inland Presort and Mailing Services’ strives to be the industry leader in the Inland Empire providing the highest quality services to their clients, providing the most cost effective mailing service available.

Conveniently located at 2025 W. Park Avenue, Suite # 7 IPMS can meet your every mailing need. Call for more information or visit their web site at www.inlandpresort.com.

 

 

 

 

MAY 2014 – Chamber Members Renewing April 2014

ALL FOUR PAWS PET CARE
Elizabeth Kulbin
P. O. Box 1322
Redlands, CA  92373
Phone:  380-1337
 
BRENNA HAMRICK-STOTTS, DDS, INC.
Brenna Hamrick-Stotts
1150 Brookside Avenue, Suite T
Redlands, CA  92373
Phone:  793-9711
 
BROWN, WHITE & NEWHOUSE, LLP
Jack Osborn
300 E. State Street, Suite 668
Redlands, CA  92373
Phone:  798-6179
 
BURGESON’S HEAT & AIR CONDITIONING
Dianne Burgeson
620 Tennessee Street
Redlands, CA  92373
Phone:  793-3685
 
CAJON PHARMACY
Khalid Mahfouz
232 Cajon Street, Suite A
Redlands, CA  92373
Phone:  792-4922
 
EADIE & PAYNE LLP
John Prentice
1839 W. Redlands Blvd
Redlands, CA  92373
Phone:  793-2406
 
EXTRA SPACE STORAGE
Jill Meyri
321 Alabama Street
Redlands, CA  92373
Phone:  792-3671
 
GENERAL TECHNIQUE COMPUTERS
Tamara Kawas
1426 Industrial Park
Redlands, CA  92374
Phone:  793-7400
 
INLAND EMPIRE 66ERS BASEBALL CLUB
Adam Franey
280 South E Street
San Bernardino, CA  92401
Phone:  888-9922
 
KRIKORIAN REDLANDS CINEMA 14
Peter Lehmann
340 No. Eureka Street
Redlands, CA  92374
Phone:  793-6393
 
REDLANDS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
James Holmes
350 Terracina Blvd
Redlands, CA  92373
Phone:  335-5500
 
REDLANDS COUNTRY CLUB
Betty Rivero
1749 Garden Street
Redlands, CA  92373
Phone:  793-2661
 
REDLANDS DAY NURSERY II
Linda Kirwan
1643 Plum Lane
Redlands, CA  92374
Phone:  792-9717
 
REDLANDS FORD
Steve Rojas
1121 W. Colton Avenue
Redlands, CA  92374
Phone:  793-3211
 
REDLANDS UNLEASHED FIDOS & FRIENDS
Elizabeth Kulbin
P. O. Box 1440
Redlands, CA  92373
Phone:  380-1337
 
SANTA CLAUS, INC.
Karen Di Carlo
824 E. 6th Street
San Bernardino, CA  92410
Phone:  885-0090
 
SAWYER COOK INSURANCE
Deborah Gillmaster
1200 California Street, Suite 260
Redlands, CA  92374
Phone:  435-0230
 
SMART INVESTMENTS ADVISORY, INC.
Ali Arciniega
1849 W. Redlands Blvd, Suite 104
Redlands, CA  92373
Phone:  335-8565
 
SMS SECRITY INC.
Shawn & Shelly Smigel
112 E. Olive Avenue
Redlands, CA  92373
Phone:  307-1007
 
TOM BELL CHEVROLET
Tom Bell
800 Alabama
Redlands, CA  92373
Phone: 793-2681

MAY 2014 – Member Profile: Alfaro Catering

Alfaro Catering providing exceptional services and affordable prices

7  Alfaro pictureAlfaro catering offers exquisite, beautiful caters displays with meals that taste as great as they look. Alfaro catering perfectly provides you with quality meals, impeccable service and excellent value along with extraordinary flair.

Pat Alfaro, owner and Master Chef is proud to create a wonderful custom catering menu to suit your tastes and priced to fit most any budget! Alfaro Catering offers a wide variety of corporate catering and event packages. If you are looking to cater an upcoming   luncheon, barbeque or holiday celebration, Alfaro Catering can assist you with the catering and coordination all of your event planning needs. Whether it’s breakfast, buffet, lunch, buffet or plated, gourmet picnics, build your own BBQ, custom dinners, wedding reception or special event, party platters or corporate meetings. Pat and his team will provide the perfect menu for you and your guests.

Alfaro Catering brings the same unbeatable standard of service to every event they cater. Whether the occasion is for charity at a local community center, or an elegant and high-profile gala, Alfaro Catering company is passionate about excellence in cuisine and service.

Alfaro serves the San Bernardino, Los Angeles and Orange counties along with the Inland Empire. The next time you need a caterer for your special event, call Alfaro Catering and get the best, www.alfarocateringservices.com or call, 714-614-4504.

 

MAY 2014 – Improve Your Company’s Earnings This Summer

Enews 6       Summer is coming and with it a great opportunity to earn discounts on your energy bills. Your participation in the Summer Discount Plan allows Southern California Edison to temporarily turn off or cycle your central air conditions compressor(s) during peak periods. You’ll help reduce the change of a power outage and SCE will reward you with summer bill credits, up to $250 per unity.

Participating in the program is easy and there’s no cost to you. Once enrolled in the program SCE will install a small remote controlled cycling device on or near the central A/C unit(s), then when the demand for electricity or cost for energy spike the unit will be temporarily turned off. You control the settings by customizing your participation, selecting from three different cycling plans.

To learn more about the Summer Discount Plan visit www. sce.com/bizsdp or call 1-800-439-8765.

MAY 2014 – New Chamber Members For April 2014

CABINET FACTORIES OUTLET
Jeff Denning
117 E. State Street
Redlands, CA  92373
Phone:  748-0889
 
HORIZON SOLAR POWER
Kari Wright
1105 W. Redlands Blvd, Suite A
Redlands, CA  92373
Phone:  951-492-4663
 
INTANITY
Rebecca Nielsen
350 Alvarado Street
Redlands, CA  92373
Phone:  838-3213
 
JAN MARIE MOBILE DENTAL HYGIENE
Jan Marie
P. O. Box 9431
Redlands, CA  92375
Phone:  289-1241
 
KINETIC THERAPY INC.
Stephanie Carper-Smith
707 E. State Street
Redlands, CA  92374       
Phone:  645-9936
 
KONA ICE OF REDLANDS
Chen Lynn Faber
Riverside, CA  92506
Phone:  809-9294
 
MOUNTAIN VISTA OPTICAL
Ryan Thormahlen
129 E. State Street
Redlands, CA  92373
Phone:  792-0092
 
NAAN CAFÉ
Jesse Singh
700 E. Redlands Blvd, Suite
Redlands, CA  92373
Phone:  307-3900
 
OSCARS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Kara Kilday
19 No. 5th Street
Redlands, CA  92373
Phone:  792-8211
 
REDLANDS RACQUET CLUB
Chaha Khong
P. O. Box 927
Redlands, CA  92373
Phone:  951-295-2558
 
THE GRAND TATTOO LODGE
John Montgomery
314 W. Colton Avenue
Redlands, CA  92373
Phone:  792-3366
 
VNA CALIFORNIA
Kelly Wilson
1861 W. Redlands Blvd, Building 7B
Redlands, CA  92373
Phone:  951-769-1419
 
WATER ON TAP
Rob Myers
P. O. Box 1932
Running Springs, CA  92382
Phone:  273-3077