FEB 2018 – Underwood passes gavel at Annual Installation Dinner

Past President Todd Underwood, Allstate Insurance, turned over the reins of the Chamber to, Scott Welsh, Welsh Insurance Services, at the Annual Installation Dinner and Civics Award Ceremony.

Welsh accepted the gavel, honoring Underwoods service and leadership over the past year. He offered an insight into the coming year acknowledging the Board of Directors who thoughtfully leads the organization year after year.

Mick Gallagher, former City Councilman and co-owner of Finer Things Engraving was named Man of the Year, Ellen Weisser, was announced as Woman of the Year, Officer Joseph Valdivia was acknowledged as Police Officer of the Year, 2017, and Captain Christopher Randolph was named Fire Fighter of the Year, 2017.

FEB 2018 – President’s article by Scott Welsh

125 years! The Redlands Chamber of Commerce celebrates 125 years of serving the Redlands business community and providing a platform for businesses and non-profits alike.  Whereas businesses and the community have changed dramatically since 1893, one thing remains the same: the Chamber’s commitment to connecting business managers and owners in a way that no other networking group can do.

With over 600 members, the Redlands Chamber has quite a few more members than 1893, but we remain a local first-name basis group of committed individuals to help make your business successful. Look over the list of member businesses, and you will learn that you are in great company!   The Chamber has so many opportunities to learn and help  grow your corner of the market.

Make February your month to commit to one of the fantastic networking and sponsorship opportunities available to put your business in front. Rise N Shine happens every first Friday of the month at 7:00 am.  Fill your cup with updates from all sides of the city and meet new businesses owners who are excited to get up early and get their business moving. Also, Business to Business networking every fourth Tuesday of the month hosts 40+ businesses you can learn from and network with.

Lee Iacocca once remarked “There are three kinds of people in the world, those who make it happen, those who watch it happen, and those who wonder: what just happened??” Here’s to making it happen in 2018!

FEB 2018 – Turn your membership into a partnership

Have you ever recognized you are generally so busy working “in” your business that you’re unable to work “on” your business? So why you should you join your local chamber of commerce when the chamber might mean more time away from the office? I’d like to share with you six reasons chamber participation is not a fruitless burden on time but rather a true benefit to your business and your life.

  1. Relationships

This isn’t about networking — this is about gaining friends, associates and even advocates. The people you get to know may or may not do business with you, but the social and emotional return in building meaningful, lasting relationships can be more meaningful than the financial return you seek. As you attend events, serve on committees and interact with people outside your normal routines, you will have the opportunity to interact with all types of people. This in turn will create better relationship building skills that can crossover to improve non-business aspects of your life as well.

  1. Visibility

The age-old adage applies here — “out of sight, out of mind.” While many companies are looking to be seen in the cyber world and are doing a very good job of it, nothing sells your business better than being in front of people face to face. Business is so much more than simple transactions of money for goods/services with its root in relationships.

You are the business; the business is you. The client is more likely to buy when they know you are the brains behind the operation and have seen you regularly participating in non-transaction based functions. Chambers provide so many opportunities to spend time with potential friends (read: potential clients) in non-transaction based functions that you will be top of mind when they or someone they know is looking for your product/service.

  1. Promotion

The Chamber offers a wide-range of advertising options and sponsorship packages. A business can sponsor entire programs or events through the chamber. Beyond the paid advertising options, chambers also have ways to provide additional business promotion for free through monthly and annual awards, social media, regular newsletters and even printed materials. Amazingly, even some member businesses do not take advantage of the free marketing opportunities provided through chambers of commerce.

  1. Community connection

Some business leaders in large companies have expressed the feeling they’re too big or not local enough to need local chambers of commerce. One flaw in that thinking is they and their employees are very much a part of the local economy, regardless of the number of franchise locations they have in other states.

Chambers are not-for-profit organizations desired with a mission to lift the economy. The Chamber works very closely with governments to provide a representative business voice when needed. Participating in the chamber provides business with an avenue to express their legislative policy questions directly to the legislatures. Sometimes being a good “corporate citizen” means being the community partner that all the “little guys” expect you to be. If a major player in the local economy isn’t involved in discussions about the local economy, then the conversations (and potentially decisions) are missing a key point of view.

  1. Programs and events

Membership in the chamber of commerce provides access to all of the programs and events. Chamber events include business training, networking events, awards events, city celebration events and many others. All of these events are designed to build your business in some fashion, whether through training, promotion, networking or community service.

Research shows that a major part of small business typically comes from business-to-business services, so participating in the local chamber of commerce as a small is an easy way to increase local visibility, build credibility, and expand your contacts.

It’s importance to participate. Joining a chamber is great. A business receives many benefits visibly and behind the scenes. However, joining only gets you so far. Participating is the true key to receiving the benefits of chamber membership. Only through attending events, talking to members you’ve never met before, serving on committees, and taking advantage of the advertising opportunities presented will your membership become a partnership.

 

FEB 2018 – Member Profile – Craig Chamberlain DDS

Craig Chamberlain DDS, MS, creating beautiful smiles everyday

Chamberlain Orthodontics is a modern dental practice for orthodontics that delivers the best care available today. With a sincere desire to serve his patients, Dr. Chamberlain has created a practice in which patients always come first – without question. Offices are conveniently located in Redlands at 232 Cajon St. and Banning at 701 Highland Springs Ave. #1.

For 25 years, Dr. Chamberlain’s office has been the source for high-quality orthodontics in Redlands, CA, as well as the nearby communities of Grand Terrace, Bryn Mawr, Calimesa, Colton, Highland, Loma Linda, Mentone, Yucaipa, San Bernardino, Moreno Valley, and the surrounding areas of Redlands. There is no reason to wait to achieve straighter teeth and a more beautiful smile; with financial options and exceptional care, orthodontic care has never been more affordable or more convenient. You are invited to call or visit their office today to schedule an orthodontic consultation with Dr. Chamberlain for you or your child.

Invisalign is a cutting edge orthodontic treatment that straightens teeth while making sure you to maintain an attractive beautiful smile throughout the alignment process. Unlike typical orthodontic braces, that use metal wires and brackets, Invisalign uses invisible, changeable plastic aligners to slowly move your teeth into place. Dr. Chamberlain, is extensively trained and certified to provide Invisalign, calibrates each set of aligners specifically for your teeth and guides each step of the alignment process. The Chamberlain team is honored to assist both teenagers and adults achieve healthier, happier smiles with Invisalign.

If traditional is more your style, more customary orthodontic treatments are available to all children and adults, orthodontic braces are perfect for people looking to accomplish a straighter, healthier smile. Built from an advanced system of wires, brackets, and bands, braces gently and gradually apply pressure to your teeth in order to move them into the correct position. Each move is built specifically to produce unique amazing results. Dr. Chamberlain is ready to use braces to correct mistake

If you would like a consultation or more information about creating your beautiful smile call Craig Chamberlain DDS, MS at 793-2791 or log onto http://www.redlandsorthodontics.com.

 

 

FEB 2018 – Member Profile – Redlands Henry Bush Plumbing

Redlands Henry Bush, plumbing service technicians are the absolute best in plumbing service and repair. All are licensed, trained and certified with the superior pipe technologies and are associated with the leading plumbing industry associations such as the PHCC (Plumbing Heating Cooling Contractors).

Henry Fisher founded Redlands plumbing in 1898, went into business installing, maintaining, and fixing the relatively new luxury known as indoor plumbing. By the 1930’s, Henry sold his company to a Harry Higdon, and by the 1950, the family owned business began providing heating service. Harry then taught his son, Don the trade and Don later purchased the business from his family in 1961. Don took his son Rick in as his partner in 1978. The Higdons owned Redlands Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning until January of 2008, when  they  sold  it  to its current owner, Tyler Miner. Today, through his hard work and dedication, he remains the owner and president of the company and has built a team ready to serve your service needs.

After more than 115 years the world has become a much different place but the one thing that has remained the same since 1898 is the dedication of the Henry Bush team to provide customers with professionalism, honesty, and quality service.

Redlands Henry Bush Heating and Air Conditioning Technicians are trained regularly and certified to repair all makes and models! They are trained with the leading industry technologies and our technicians are certified through NATE (North American Technician Excellence) as well as IHACI (Institute of Heating and Air Conditioning Industries) associations.

Redlands Henry Bush now has a bigger parts counter to better serve your plumbing, heating and air conditioning needs. They have in stock, everything you might need to finish that weekend project. Counter man Marvin is the go to person for any type of parts questions, ask and he will have a solution for you.

To answer your plumbing heating or air conditioning needs visit Redlands Henry Bush Plumbing Heating and Air Conditioning at www.plumbingandair.com, or stop by the showroom at 1670 Sessums Dr. or just call at 1-800-257-5862.

 

FEB 2018 – New Chamber Members – January 2018

EMERGENCY PET HOSPITAL OF REDLANDS
Tamara Myer
2070 W. Redlands Blvd
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: 793-5999

HOPE GUIDED IMAGERY & MUSIC
Amy-Lynn Dimaano
414 Tennessee Street, Suite Y
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 323-394-0860

ROBOHAWK, LLC
Shay Lawrey & Todd White
47 No. First Street, Suite 1
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 915-5900

SHOULDER TO SHOULDER COMMUNICATIONS
Toni Momberger
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 213-2169

STATE FARM-JOE AMLANI
Joe Amlani
1615 W. Redlands Blvd, Suite D
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 894-4619

THE RESULTS GROUP
Jessica Bouzane
1473 Ford Street, Suite 200
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 345-0909

 

FEB 2018 – Chamber members renewing January 2018

BENCHMARK YOUNG ADULT SCHOOL, INC
Jayne Selby-Longnecker
1971 Essex Court
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 888-999-3983

BETHEL ESTATE SALE OUTLET
Teresa Craig
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 499-0708

BON APPETIT UNIVERSITY CLUB & CATERING
Simona Mitroi
1259 E. Colton Avenue
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: 748-8910

BORTON PETRINI, LLP
Joe Richardson
1461 Ford Street, Suite 201
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 381-0527

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
Ricci Dula
1230 Indiana Court
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: 793-2463

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS
P.T. McEwen
1251 Clay Street
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: 798-4599

CHURCHWEST INSURANCE SERVICES
Jack Lucas
201 Cajon Street
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 307-8500

GOODWIN INSURANCE AGENCY, INC
Glenn Goodwin
P. O. Box 7369
Redlands, CA 92375
Phone: 793-8118

HARR TRAVEL
Danny Genung
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 266-0117

HIGH 5 INDOOR PLAYGROUND
Benny Phan
811 Tri City Center
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: 798-2828

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

INLAND EMPIRE RONALD McDONALD HOUSE
Karen Hooper
11365 Anderson
Loma Linda, CA 02354
Phone: 747-1260

INLAND LEADERS FOUNDATION
Dr. Jason Jimenez
12375 California Street
Yucaipa, CA 92399
Phone: 446-1100 ext. 700

LEONARD REALTY
Jack Leonard
6 Eighth Street
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 793-2436

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

LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
Garret Caldwell
11215 Mountain View #165
Loma Linda, CA 92354
Phone: 558-7000

MIRACLE EAR
Marline Barrows
1408 Industrial Park Avenue
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: 247-1120

RAYNE|ERICKSON
ATTORNEY AT LAW
300 E. State Street, Suite 690
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 793-6800

REDLANDS ART ASSOCIATION
Liz Coviello
215 E. State Street
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 792-8435

REDLANDS FOOTLIGHTERS
Lori Kuntz
1810 Barton Road
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 798-8824

REDLANDS LODGE 300 FREE & ACCP’T MASONS
Bill Keel
131 Cajon Street, #14
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 792-1656

RITA SHAW BROKER & ASSOCIATES
Rita Shaw
1107 Orange Street
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: 798-1000

STOW-A-WAY SELF STORAGE
Brendan Barker
1519 W. Lugonia Avenue
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: 793-7807

SUPER 8
Jay Patel
1160 Arizona Street
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: 335-1612

TEAM REFERRAL NETWORK
Craig Rice
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 951-776-7984

TELEDYNE BATTERY PRODUCTS
Rob Dunn
840 W. Brockton Avenue
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: 793-3131

THE REDLANDSMILL
John Mills
301 9th Street, Suite 100
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: 792-9453

THE TARTAN OF REDLANDS
Jeff Salamon
24 E. Redlands Blvd
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 792-9919

TRI-CITY ACOUSTICS, INC
Ronald Jeffrey
465 Iowa Avenue
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 792-2260

UCR GROUP
CIRCA 2020
Stephanie Wilson
P. O. Box 9836
Redlands, CA 92375
Phone: 888-851-2584

VILLAGE GREEN APARTMENTS
Desirae Ramirez
1125 Pine Avenue
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 792-2096