Chamber to present State of the Community Luncheon June 9th

The Redlands Chamber of Commerce along with, Southern California Edison, SoCalGas, Redlands Community Hospital, Ayers Hotel Redlands, Walmart and Teamsters Local 1932, will present the Annual State of the Community Luncheon, Friday, June 9th; 12:00 PM at the Orton Center, University of Redlands, check-in begins at 11:30 AM

Mayor Paul Foster will facilitate the event and address the community, explaining accomplishments, announcing plans, awarding outstanding citizen volunteers and businesses community pride awards and much more. Council Members will each have a role in the presentation along with a video presentation showcasing Redlands.

“This event is an excellent opportunity for our Mayor and Council to meet with the citizens and business leaders of Redlands. It will give them an opportunity to share both the immediate and long term vision for the city, along with accomplishments and challenges” said Todd Underwood, Chamber President. “We are delighted to once again present the annual event.”

The awards presented will be the 3^rd Annual Beautification Award, for New Construction with landscaping, Existing Development with Landscaping, Adaptive Reuse of Historic Property, Sustainable Design and Innovation. The 2017 Heroes Awards will be presented to individuals or organizations that demonstrate meaningful commitment of time and service that addresses community need and or enhance the quality of the life demonstrating generosity and kindness for the residents of Redlands.  Nominations can be downloaded at heroes@cityofredlands.org, beautification@cityofredlands.org or can be picked up at the Chamber office, 47 N. 47^th Street.

The cost of the luncheon is $35 per person, reservations are required.

For more information about the State of the Community Luncheon or to make reservations, call 793-2546.

 

Take a step back into the chamber and glamour of the late 1800 at Speakeasy on State Street

Finished in 1899, the Columbia building was the last building built on the first block of E. State Street and has been utilized for gatherings both large and small. Located on Redland’s iconic State Street, this historic gem was closed since 1948.

Karl C. Wells was an astute businessman and banker in Redlands during the mid to late 1800s. Mr. Wells was responsible for donating the original land to found the University of Redlands in 1907.

Wells had for a long time dreamed of owning a downtown business building but was unable to do so until 1899. The majority of East State St. had been built up during the late 1880s; however the only structure standing at 10 E. State St. was the home of M. F. Pierce which was removed by force due to a fire ordinance enforced by the city. In 1899, Wells christened his “Columbia” building and it was first occupied by Meserve’s Clothing Store the following year. Only a few years later in 1902 the Redlands City Directory shows the upstairs of 10 E. State St. was utilized as a meeting lodge for a fraternal organization founded during the American Civil War named The Knights of Pythias. By the late 1930s, the building was home to a chapter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. The City of Redlands leased the VFW hall to host community dances and as a recreation center. The city continued its use of the building through the 1940s.

Following the end of World War II (1945) the VFW moved to a different location. According to the City of Redlands Archives use of the second floor of the Columbia building during that time waned. It is believed that the upstairs portion of 10 E. State St. was utilized during the Prohibition Era (1922-1933) as a speakeasy (aka. illegal drinking spots). Today Speakeasy on State is still equipped with its red light which helped indicate to customers the need to hide all alcohol. In the pocket doors leading into The Ballroom you’ll find two holes, the upper hole was utilized to visualize anyone seeking access, the lower of the two holes was utilized for the weapon that helped ensure there was no trouble.

The building was most recently purchased in 2012 and the second floor has been completely restored with some modern updates.  Speakeasy on State offers 4,ooo square feet of elegance, mixed with beautiful hard woods, raw exposed brick, and the finest period specific details – found nowhere else in town.  Proudly representing the heartbeat of downtown Redlands, Speakeasy on State boasts two large gathering rooms, each with their own distinct feel, a bridal suite, restrooms and a preparation kitchen.

Entering into to Columbia Room, you will gasp as you step into this beautiful space.  You’ll find wall to wall hard wood floors, large elegant period specific chandeliers, exposed brick and mortar dating back to the inception of downtown Redlands, all brightly lit with natural lighting shining through tree massive double hung windows.  The Columbia Room is a perfect backdrop for your next weeding ceremony or private dinner party.  The Ballroom beckons you through the oversized pocket doors where you’ll stop in your tracks as you try and take it all in.  the vaulted ceiling, the Edison lights, the original ceiling fans, the red prohibition light, the high sided wood wainscoting, and the wall to wall sparkling wood floors will transport you back in time.  The space has been equipped with custom designed sound panels to help with the acoustics for your special event.

If you are looking for a unique location for your next very special event call the Speakeasy on State Street, 909.501.5524 to arrange for a visit or log onto www.speakeasyonstate.com and step back in time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ALFARO CATERING
Pat Alfaro
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: 760-553-6298|
www.alfarocateringservices.com

BON APPETIT UNIVERSITY CLUB & CATERING
Simona Mitroi
1259 E. Colton Avenue
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: 748-8970
www.cafebonappetit.com

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
Ricci Dula
P. O. Box 8910
Redlands, CA 92375
Phone: 793-2463
www.bsa-ciec.org

CALIMESA COUNTRY CLUB
Bev Carlson
1300 3^rd Street
Calimesa, CA 92320
Phone: 795-2488

CAROLYN’S CAFÉ
Keith & Jan Kahn
1150 Brookside Avenue, Suite A
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 335-8181

COVENTRY PET RESORT & TRAINING CENTER
Deborah Salow|
412 Tennessee Street|
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 792-1163
www.coventrypetresort.com

DALE E. VENTRES
RESIDENTIAL MEMBER
Redlands, CA 92373

DAVID RAFF & COMPANY
David Raff
1467 Ford Street, Suite 200
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 335-8900
www.draffco.com

EAST VALLEY ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
Annette Coffey
820 W. Colton Avenue
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: 792-4818
www.eastvalleyaor.org

GUAY WILSON, ATTORNEY
Guy Wilson
14 North 8^th Street
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 793-2044

IMAGINE SYSTEMS, INC.
John Easley|
1730 Plum Lane, Suite A
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: 792-9063
www.imaginesystems.net

INLAND EMPIRE RESIDENTIAL CENTERS
Penny Radtke
710 Church Street
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: 798-0923
www.ieresidentialcenters.org

INLAND SURGERY CENTER
Jacquelin Belcher
1620 Laurel Avenue
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 793-4701
www.scasurgery.com

LEWIS OPERATING CORP
Lyrissa Roman
1150 No. Mountain Avenue
Upland, CA 91786
Phone: 949-7551
www.lewisop.com

LIFEWAVE
Susie Mierzwik
Yucaipa, CA 92399
Phone: 709-3075
www.lifewave.com/stevesusie

KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY
Teresa Carter
1473 Ford Street, Suite 200
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 793-2100
www.kw.com

MIRAU, EDWARDS, CANNON, LEWIN & TOOKE
Mark Edwards
1806 Orange Tree Lane, Suite C
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: 793-0200
www.mechlaw.com

MONTECITO MEMORIAL PARK & MORTUARY
Kelley Bowden
3520 E. Washington Street
Colton, CA 92324
Phone: 825-3024
www.dignitymemorial.com/montecito-memorial-park

MORONGO TRIBAL TANF
Lydia Snyder
720 Carnegie Drive, Suite 150
San Bernardino, CA 92408
Phone: 951-260-9493
www.morongonation.org

MOTEL 6 REDLANDS
A. J. AHIR
1120 W. Colton Avenue
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: 793-2001
www.motel6.com/redlandsca

NAPOLI ITALIAN RESTAURANT
Sam Singh
24960 Redlands Blvd
Loma Linda, CA 92354
Phone: 796-3770
www.napoli-italian.com

OFFICE SOLUTIONS, LLC
Mike Hokana
23303 La Palma Avenue
Yorba Linda, CA  92337
Phone:  1-800-859-0128
www.officesolutions.com

PLYMOUTH VILLAGE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
Kevin Kasin
900 Salem Drive
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 793-1233
www.plymouthvillage.org

REDLANDS ANIMAL HOSPITAL
Kathleen Blanchard
1093 W. Colton Avenue
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: 793-2181|
www.redlandsanimalhospital.net

REDLANDS COMMUNITY MUSIC ASSOCIATION, INC.
Beverly Noerr
168 So. Eureka Street
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 793-7316
www.redlandsbowl.org

REDLANDS DENTAL GROUP
Lisa Chatwood
422 Orange Street
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: 792-7500
www.redlandsdental.com

REDLANDS SUNRISE ROTARY
Micah White/Beth Sanders
P. O. Box 8667
Redlands, CA 92375
www.redlandssunriserotary.org

REYNOLDS LAW, LLP
Scott Reynolds
300 E. State Street, Suite 450
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 798-3190
www.gawanmale.com

ROTARY CLUB OF REDLANDS
Ralph Feller
131 Cajon Street, Suite 5
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 798-0953
www.redlandsrotary.org

SACRED HEART ACADEMY
Angela Williams
215 So. Eureka Street
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 792-3958
www.sha-redlands.org

SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY WATER
CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Angie Quiroga
1630 W. Redlands Blvd, Suite A
Redlands, CA 92373|
Phone: 793-2503|
www.sbwcd.dst.ca.us

SELAH CHRISTIAN STORE
Les Spoelstra
415 Tennessee Street|
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 792-2175
www.selahchristianstore.com

STIFEL
Elizabeth Baptista
1901 Orange Tree Lane, Suite 110
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: 307-8478
www.stifel.com

STOR-N-LOCK SELF STORAGE
Del & Pam Armstrong
1006 No. Wabash Avenue
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: 389-7867
www.stor-n-lock.com/redlands-self-storage

T.A.B.S. INC.
Ron Drake
155 W. Hospitality Lane, Suite 123
San Bernardino, CA 92408
Phone: 890-2434
www.tabs-inc.com

THE ROCHFORD FOUNDATION –
BURRAGE MANSION
Ellen Timothy
1205 W. Crescent Avenue
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 793-5251
www.micahhouseredlands.org/the-burrage-mansion

UCR GROUP
CIRCA 2020
Stephanie Wilson
P. O. Box 9836
Redlands, CA 92375
Phone: 818-299-2594
www.theucrgroup.com

WHISKERS AND TAILS PET SITTING
Rachel Brown
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: 520-0913
www.whiskersandtailspetsit.com

 

 

The Redlands Chamber Board of Directors, hosted their very own Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at their new offices, 47 N. First Street, on Monday, February 13^th. Chamber President Todd Underwood, Allstate Ins. along with Board Members

Proudly showed off the new offices and celebrating the official Grand Opening. The red ribbon was sliced and the party began. Taste treats were provided by; Jersey Mikes Subs (Alabama Location), Isabella’s Ristorante Italiano, Bob’s Big Boy Restaurant, Tangs Chinese Restaurant, Restore Kitchen, The Royal Falconer British Pub, Muffin Top Bakery, Sizzler Restaurant, Sugarbee’s Bakery, Corner Bakery, El Tepeyac Restaurant, Carolyn’s Café, McCurdy’s Redlands and Kona Ice.

Staff conducted tours of the facility, noting the historic significance of the building.

Underwood offered special thanks to Jeff Dill, Inland Core Commercial, for guiding the organization through the maze of search, find and move. Special thanks went to Mike and Brina Limon, Storage West and Pam and Del Armstrong Stor-n-Lock. He also tipped his hat to fellow moving crew members, Mike Hokana, Office Solutions, Scott Welsh, Welsh Insurance Services and Mike Reynolds.

He also noted that a number of changes will take place at the site, including new landscaping, parking lot, front stairs, windows and more. Watch for updates on the changes.

 

 

 

Mobile Dog and Cat Grooming is a full service pet salon on wheels, arriving at your door and applying 15 years of grooming knowledge to expertly groom your pet. Everything they need is in the van. Servicing the Inland Empire of Southern California, their regional focus is in Redlands, Loma Linda, Highland, Mentone, Yucaipa and San Bernardino.

Owner Marisa Nodine is the owner and operator of Mobile Dog and Cat Grooming. She’s been a professional groomer for about 15 years, having owned two brick and mortar shops in the Inland Empire she recognized a need to serve the customer that prefers the personal touch for their pet, at home or at the office. All of the grooming is done out of a specially designed van that contains the same plumbing, electrical and environmental functions you would normally see in a traditional grooming salon. The mobile unit is completely outfitted with everything you would find in a traditional grooming facility and often more.

Nodine believes that you build your business by building relationships with both the owner and the pet.

When you call to make an appointment, Nodine will work with you to find the best day and time to pull up in the mobile unit. Upon arrival Nodine will spend a few minutes setting up equipment and introduce your pet to the van.

After consulting with you to make sure she completely understands what you expect, she’ll plug into the extension-chord you provide and begin the grooming process. She’s happy to have you be a part of the grooming process, or you can go about your day. When your pet is finished, she’ll deliver him to your front door all clean and groomed.

For convenience, peace of mind and guaranteed outcome call Mobile Dog and Cat Grooming at 909- 307-2117 or to learn more about the mobile service log onto www.mobiledogandcatgrooming.com .