JUNE 2016 – President’s article by Jill Riley

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Redlands Chamber of Commerce Jill Riley President

Recently I was talking to the owner of a business about a great experience I had with their company. She was so thankful that I was acknowledging good service because the majority of comments she receives are negative and often online. I started talking with other businesses and realized they were also experiencing the same kinds of online complaints. It made me wonder if complain online would complain in person as well or do they feel safe under the cover of impersonal online rantings.

Perhaps we should all make an effort to compliment as often as complain. The next time you get good service at restaurants, retail shops, the bank, or other service based companies take the time to let management know what a great job someone did or write a good review online.

As business owners we should make sure we treat other businesses the way we would want ours to be treated. Be a little kinder and when you do have a positive experience share it. I hope you all have a wonderful month.

JUNE 2016 – New Chamber members – May 2016

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HEART CUP
Robert Farnham
806 E. Avenue Pico, Suite I
San Clemente, CA 92673
Phone: 754-4520

REDLANDS SECURITY COMPANY
Carl Gregory
5 ½ E. State Street
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 213-5596

SUN MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, INC.
Chaz Yaqoot
1915 W. Redlands Blvd, Suite 101
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 307-8090

TANGS CHINESE RESTAURANT
Tyson Bloomfield
1172 Calimesa Blvd
Calimesa, CA 92320
Phone: 795-8198

TIME IN A BOTTLE
Paula & Angel Negron
344 Orange
Redlands, CA 92373|
Phone: 307-9463

JUNE 2016 – Chamber members renewing – May 2016

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AMERICAN LEGION POST 106
Joe McGinn
P. O. Box 8368
Redlands, CA 92375
Phone: 792-4523

BROOKSIDE HEALTHCARE CENTER
Matthew Stevenson
105 Terracina Blvd
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 793-2271

COMMUNITY BANK
Cheryl Mosley
200 E. Citrus Avenue
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 307-8100

CORE COMMERCIAL
J. Jeffry Dill
18 E. State Street, Suite 205
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 809-8181

COUNTRY INN & SUITES
Kenny Makan
1650 Industrial Park Avenue
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: 792-7913

CRAIG & SONS TERMITE & PEST CONTROL, INC.
Christine Cornejo
481 Business Center Court
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 335-1486

CST ORGANIC RECYCLING
Scot Smith
1745 Sessums Drive #120
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: 794-3476

FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES
Swami Andrew
1041 E. Harriman Place
San Bernardino, CA 92408
Phone: 382-4560

GENERAL TECHNIQUE COMPUTERS
Tamara Kawas
1426 Industrial Park Blvd
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: 793-7400

HCH CONSTRUCTION
Frances Carter
404 E. Stuart Avenue
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: 793-3022

HOME INSTEAD SENIOR CARE
Kim Hicken
461 Tennessee, Suite O
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 370-0343

HYUNDAI INLAND EMPIRE
Chris Falcioni
25072 Redlands Blvd
Loma Linda, CA 92354
Phone:  796-1600

INLAND EMPIRE UNITED WAY
Gregory Bradbard
9644 Hermosa Avenue
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Phone: 980-2857

INLAND PRESORT & MAILING SERVICES
Nick Chudasama
2025 W. Park Avenue, Suite 8
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 307-1300

NATIONAL ENDEAVERS INC.
Joe LaPorta
245 East Redlands Blvd, Suite M
San Bernardino, CA 92408
Phone: 888-470-3803

PAGE LOCKSTMITH
David Page
Yucaipa, CA 92399
Phone: 556-3270

PAULSON ORTHODONTICS
Marcus A. Paulson, DDS, MS
219 Cajon Street
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 793-2603

PROVIDENT BANK
Marina Guadarrama
125 E. Citrus Avenue
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 793-2992

RB MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS INC.
Alex Brown
700 E. Redlands Blvd, Suite U-347
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 335-1941

REAL ESTATE MASTERS GROUP
Larry LaRock
1425 W. Lugonia Avenue, S-102
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: 793-5333

REDLANDS BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
Frances Carter
P. O. Box 7152
Redlands, CA 92375
Phone: 649-1474

REDLANDS PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS ASS’N
Kelwyn Wild
P. O. Box 784
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 798-7600

REDLANDS TIRE PROS & SERVICE CENTER
Patti Rogers
525 W. Redlands Blvd
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 255-7571

REDLANDS THEATRE FESTIVAL
Cliff Cabanilla
P. O. Box 8055
Redlands, CA 92375
Phone: 792-0688

SMS SECURITY, INC.
Shawn & Shelly Smigel
112 E. Olive Avenue, Suite D
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 307-1007

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON
Adriana Mendoza
1351 E. Francis Street
Ontario, CA 91761
Phone: 930-8495

SPLASH KINGDOM & BIG AIR TRAMPOLINE
Lianne Leiss
1101 No. California Street
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: 335-7275

STATE FARM INSURANCE
Bill Solberg
401 Brookside Avenue
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 792-2188

STB LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
Shawn Burch
|15 South 5th Street
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 798-7490

TOTALLY KIDS
Doug Padgett
1720 Mountain View Avenue
Loma Linda, CA 92354
Phone: 796-6915

W.I.T. WINDOWS & DOORS
Mike DeDoes
402 W. Colton Avenue
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: 792-6587

WAL-MART #1693
John Duran
2050 W. Redlands Blvd
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 798-9114

WILLIAM C. BUSTER, INC.
William Buster
1399 W. Colton Avenue #5
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: 793-3806

YMCA OF THE EAST VALLEY
Darwin Barnett
500 E. Citrus Avenue
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 798-9622

 

 

JUNE 2016 – The who, what, when and how of Mandatory Paid Sick Leave

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law books

In 2014 California became the second state in the nation to provide paid sick leave. In 2015 amendments to the original legislation took effect.

The Act applies to private and public employers regardless of size. Any employee who has worked in California for the same employer for 30 days or more within a year from the beginning of his/her employment is entitled to paid sick leave. Part time and full time employees are covered as well as exempt and nonexempt employees. Employees not covered are those already covered by a union contract that specifically provides for paid sick leave, construction employees covered by a valid union contract, providers of in-home supportive services, certain air carrier employees and specified retired annuitants.

An employer with a paid sick leave policy that was in effect prior to January 1, 2015 is not required to provide an additional three days pursuant to the Act if the policy meets the accrual method. If the employer chooses to use one of the accrual methods accrued paid sick days must carry over to the following year of employment but an employer can cap the employee’s total accrual amount at 48 hours/six days.

An employer can require the employee to wait until the 90th day of employment before using paid sick days. A limit of 3 days or 24 hours in one year can be imposed by the employer. Although the law is silent about whether the employer can require a doctor’s note to validate the need for leave the California Labor Commission has taken the position that a doctor’s note cannot be required to use paid sick leave.

An employee cannot start using accrued sick days until the 90th day of employment. An employee can use paid sick time for an existing health condition or preventive care for themselves or a “family member”, under the Act family member is defined as a child, parent (including parents-in-law), spouse or registered domestic partner, grandparent, grandchild or sibling. Paid sick leave may be used for an employee who is a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking. Leave must be provided when an employee makes a verbal or written request.

The Act contains several notice, posting and recordkeeping requirements. An employer must provide an employee with a written notice setting forth the amount of paid sick leave available to the employee each pay period. There is a required poster advising employees of their sick leave rights, it must be posted where visible and easily read by all employees. Employers must keep records for at least three years that document the number of hours that each employee worked and paid sick day accrued and used by employee.

There are many nuances to this particular piece of legislation. Employers may want to consult their labor and employment counsel.

JUNE 2016 – Chamber’s Cruisin’ Cuisine is coming soon

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Redlands Chamber’s Cruisin’ Cuisine, another savory sensation of tasty delights 3 Crusin picture

Have you ever eaten at 10 restaurants in one evening? The Redlands Chamber Cruisin’ Cuisine offers you a gastronomic extravaganza in just one night! Once again you can nibble your way through downtown Redlands tasting any number of delectable treats offered at select restaurants. Saturday, September 17th, the Chamber will again showcase 10 of the finest dining establishments in Redlands.

Not only do you get to sample some of the most sumptuous fare in all of Redlands you also have an opportunity to win a spectacular grand prize at the end of the evening. At each location your dining passport will be signed and it becomes your chance to win a grand prize.

Tickets are $40 per person. Check-in is at 5:00 PM at the Chamber office and from there you direct your foodie adventure, visit any of the restaurants in any order you like.

The entire evening is pedestrian friendly, taste bud tantalizing and a gastronomic adventure into the dining opportunities in Redlands.

For more information or to purchase your tickets, call the Chamber office at 793-2546, a limited number of tickets are available.

JUNE 2016 – Mayor to deliver the annual State of the Community address

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fosterThe Redlands Chamber of Commerce will present the Annual State of the Community Luncheon, Friday, June 24th, 12:00 PM at the Orton Center, University of Redlands. Sponsored by Ayre’s Hotel Redlands, Alta Vista Credit Union, Redlands Community Hospital, Kaiser Permanente, Southern California Gas Company, Walmart, Redlands Professional Firefighters Association, San Bernardino Public Employees – Local 1932 (GEAR), Southern California Edison and Redlands Police Officers Foundation, the event allows Mayor Paul Foster and Council Members, Jon Harrison Pat Gilbreath, Paul Barich and John James, to address the community, discuss council focus, accomplishments and plans for the future.

With just a few weeks until the event tickets are at a premium. The cost of the luncheon is $35 per person, reservations are needed. It is expected to be a sold out event again this year. For more information, or to make your reservation, call the Chamber office at 793-2546.

 

JUNE 2016 – Member Profile – W. I. T. Windows & Doors

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5 WIT windows

W.I.T. Windows and Doors, whatever it takes

Imagine your home with new replacement windows and a beautiful new energy efficient front door.

New Vinyl Windows are one of the easiest ways to increase the value of your home and increase energy efficiencies.

Why replace your door?

Better Homes and Garden magazine listed the front door as the number one way to boost curb appeal noting “new front door instantly enhances your home’s appearance, and what’s more, it can greatly increase resale value”.

Your front door is the main access point for your home.  By replacing your old door or frame and upgrading your locks you are making your home safer and more secure for your family.

Door replacement with a new fiberglass energy efficient door and upgraded weather stripping will be putting money back in your pocket.

The front entry of your home is the first and last impression friends and neighbors have of your home. What does your door say about you and your home?

Why replace your windows?

Insulating features such as heat-reflecting low-E coatings and argon gas between glass panes have become standard with replacement windows. Would you willingly toss 30 percent of your energy dollars out the window? Thirty percent of your home’s heating and cooling cost is lost through its windows and doors.

In the summer installed replacement windows with Low-E coated glass reflect outside heat away from your windows. During the cooler winter months Low-E glass reflects the existing heat back inside your home—so your home retains its warmth.

Because Vinyl does not conduct heat and cold the way that aluminum and steel do, they are much more energy and sound efficient and low maintenance for your Southern California home.

W.I.T. Windows & Door can replace one window or every window in your home. They can security doors, sun screens and much more helping you save both energy and money.

Visit the W.I.T. showroom at west Colton, or call 909, 792-6587. You can log on to www.witwindowsanddoors.com to see door, window and screen samples. The pros at WIT Windows and Doors can guide you through every step of the way and as a participating in the HERO financing program.

JUNE 2016 – Member Profile – The Mitten Building

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6 Mitten Building

The Mitten Building an extraordinary venue for events of all kinds

The Mitten Building was built in 1890 as the Haight Citrus Packing House. Next, it became Mitten Letter Factory from approx. 1940 – 1980. The building was empty for many years until it was restored by the current owners who appreciated its historical significance. The family started leasing the building for the events and floral business in 2000. It has been the perfect fit for many successful and unique events ever since.

The Mitten Building can accommodate any type of event that you can think of: wedding receptions, school dances, dinner events, fundraisers, birthday parties and more.

A great place to come eat, drink, and enjoy live music The Mitten Building is open to the public on select evenings to bring you the best in local live music and artisan food, beer tastings, and cocktails.  Featuring a mellow speakeasy style bar area and inviting outdoor patio in the heart of historic downtown Redlands The Mitten Building has become the place to be in Redlands.

The Main Room will seat up to 500 guests for a buffet or sit down dinner, wedding ceremony, dancing and entertainment. In house catering specialized in organic, free range, grass fed, local ingredients. The Artisan breads are baked fresh every morning and the produce is supplied from Day Family Farms, Three Sisters, Jacinto Farms and several other local farms. Chef Benjamin Rojasleon takes care to insure all of the recipes will delight even the most discerning pallet.

Lunch at the Mitten Building on weekdays, 11 AM – 2 PM, soak up a little sun during lunch while dining on the patio or sit in the cozy bar area, private rooms are also available is you are in need of a quiet space for you party, business meeting or workshop.

Call the team at The Mitten Building for a tour of the facility, to talk about your next event or to enjoy lunch at a very special place, 909 793-1294