JULY 2018 – Young Professionals Network to launch a workshop

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Young Professionals Network will launch the first in a series of workshops this July

By Marissa Kramer

Ayres Hotel Redlands

The YPN’s Committee has been working hard since our last update. They have secured a date, time, locations, cost and panelists for the first YPN Workshop; Face to Face Networking, July 18, 5:30 pm-7:30 pm at The Speakeasy on State (10 E. State Street Redlands, CA 92374) $10 for Chamber Members; $25 for Non-Members.

The evening will offer light snacks, tasty beverages, and more importantly great tips and tricks for become more successful at Face to Face Networking.

Our selected panelists will share their expertise and offer role-playing exercises to help all in attendance practice and understand how important Networking and building meaningful business relationships are in the professional world. They will also provide attendees with important statistical information regarding the significance of building interpersonal skills within business and personal lives.

Not only will you become better at networking you could win any number of prizes from our Chamber members along with a Grand Prize to be auctioned off, including a Suite at an Inland Empire 66ers Baseball Game and a Complimentary Night Stay at the Ayres Hotel.

Don’t miss the first in a series of YPN Workshops, call the chamber office to make your reservations, 793-2546. Seating is limited

 

 

 

JULY 2018 – The Summer Season has come to Redlands

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As the temperature rises the heat is turned up on the Redlands summer entertainment schedule as well. From special events to musicals, dramas and more there is something for everyone in Redlands during the summer months.

The Redlands Bowl offers up an extraordinary schedule of performances including the dazzle of Bollywood and the amazement of ballet with a little of everything in between. Performances are on Tuesdays and Fridays with the community musical presentation of Tarzan, July 27 through the 30. You can find the Redlands Bowl Schedule on line at www. Redlandsbowl.org. Performances begin June 30th and run through August 25th.

 

Redlands Theatre Festival offers an interesting array of productions in repertory, with old familiar comedies to British parodies and the intrigue of drama. The shows open on July 7th with the season closing August 19th. The scheduled performances can be found at www.Redlandstheatrefestival.org.

The 4th of July celebration in Redlands is a long standing community favorite with a picnic in Sylvan Park, including a good old fashion red white and blue parade to a spectacular fireworks show unlike any in Southern California. Tickets can be purchased in advance for general admission or reserved seating for the pyrotechnics at Ted Runner Stadium.  For more information you can log on to www.redlands-events/july4.htm

JULY 2018 – Movie Tickets at a discount

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Movie Tickets at a discount for chamber members

One of the added values of Chamber membership is the ability to escape into the wonderful world of movies at discounted prices. In partnership with Harkins Movie Theatre Redlands, the Chamber offers discounted tickets to members providing substantial savings when it’s time to go to the movies.

Whether the tickets are used for personal enjoyment or as an incentive for customers or employees, they are a terrific reward for a job well done or a gift for customer loyalty.

The kids are out of school and a cool afternoon in the movie theater is great entertainment for those lazy days of summer.

Tickets are available at the Chamber office for members only during normal office hours, Monday through Thursday, 8 AM to 5 PM (closed 12 – 1) closed Fridays. Each ticket is $8.00 each. For large orders call in advance to insure there are adequate tickets available. Discounted movie tickets; another benefit of chamber membership

JULY 2018 – Member Profile – Mountain West Financial, Inc.

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Mountain West Financial making homeownership a reality

As one of the largest mortgage lenders in the Western United States, Mountain West Financial focus still remains on personal service to thier valued clients. Mountain West Financial assists clients with the purchase or refinance of a primary or investment property, Including 1-4 units, cash-out, and second home mortgages. As a direct lender/servicer, Mountain West Financial searches the market for all possible financing scenarios, seeking highly competitive financing for the first time homebuyer, all the way to the multi-million dollar investor.

Since 1990, thousands of clients have relied on Mountain West Financial for their mortgage financing. They believe a mortgage can operate as a tool in achieving long and short term goals. To help facilitate this, Mountain West Financial offers in house processing, underwriting, documents, and funding; with a knowledgeable and helpful support staff.

With around 150 licensed mortgage professionals, more than 40 locations, and numerous affiliates to serve you, their mission is to identify the clients’ needs and manage the lending process. Specializing in FHA and VA, with over 27 years of experience, they strive to exceed all expectations.

When working with Mountain West Financial you will encounter:

  • A team that takes pride in their efficient, timely, and courteous service
  • Knowledgeable staff with a positive attitude and a “Make It Happen!” philosophy
  • Advanced technology tools, that are exceptionally user-friendly
  • Loan products that are developed with today’s unique financing needs in mind
  • A higher standard of service, reliability, and professionalismFor more information or to schedule an appointment to review your options call Mountain West Financial at 888-793-6470 or log on to www.wfinc.com.

JULY 2018 – Member Profile – La Volata

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La Volata serving good food, good wine and craft beer for the neighborhood

Chris and Lori live up the street from La Volata, 1453 Ford Street, and have a vested interest in helping to make the center a valuable addition to the neighborhood. Chris is an attorney by day, and host/server/dishwasher/bartender by night. Lori once a pharmaceutical sales rep, now lives and breathes La Volata. She built the tables, made the bottle lights, installed the tile and painted the restaurant. Now she is a VPN certified pizzaiola and may be making your pizza when you visit.

Chef Nicholas, La Volata chef has been cooking since he was 16 years old. He focuses on Farm-to-table cooking and using locally sourced and sustainably grown ingredients.

At La Volata they are proud to make authentic pizza Napolitano, the crust is make with 00 flour from Italy, salt, fresh yeast and water. It’s always fresh and never comes from freezer or box.  The hand stretched 12” pizza is topped with fresh ingredients and fired in a 900 degree pizza oven.

Most of the ingredients found at La Volata are from local farms including Three Sister, The Grove School, Buoye Farms, Friendship Ranch, Fat Angel Farm, Timoteo Acres and Farquhar Farms. They use only humanely and organically raised meat. The cured meat on your charcuterie plate and on your pizzas are some of the best.

The team is excited to provide ten rotating beer taps, allowing them to offer you a different craft beer virtually every time you visit.

Visit La Volata for lunch or dinner and see for yourself how the authentic taste of Italy can be found right here in Redlands.

 

 

JULY 2018 – New Chamber Members June 2018

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D’VINE PLACE
Aileen Garcia
22 E. Vine Street
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 748-0111

KATHLEEN SEEDS
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 831-275-5448

OAK HARBOR INSURANCE SOLUTIONS, INC.
Manuel Rodriguez
2025 W. Park Avenue
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: 307-9630

PLAN B ADVERTISING
Misirtte Murillo
25407 Cole Street
Loma Linda, CA 92354
Phone: 951-642-6271

RANCHO DE AMOR COUNTRY CLUB
Theresa & William Lyons
28345 Live Oak Canyon Road
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 816-9458

SEA BRIGHT SOLAR
1785 Industrial Park Avenue
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: 335-0820

SPORTS CLIPS HAIRCUTS
Shamaila Taj
27471 San Bernardino Avenue, Suite 110
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: 999-7891

 

 

 

JULY 2018 – Chamber members renewing June 2018

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AEGIS TREATMENT CENTERS
Vincente Mozell
1889 W. Redlands Blvd
Redlands, CA 92373
818-206-0360

ALL FOUR PAWS PROFESSIONAL PET CARE
Elizabeth Kulbin
P. O. Box 1322
Redlands, CA 92373
380-1337

BARICH & ASSOCIATES – MEGAN BARICH
Megan Barich
1819 W. Redlands Blvd, Suite 104-D
Redlands, CA 92373
793-0385

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

BROWN, WHITE & OSBORN, LLP
Jack Osborn
300 E. State Street, Suite 668
Redlands, CA 92373
798-6179

COOPS COINS
Randy & Lauren Briggs
21 E. Redlands Blvd
Redlands, CA 92373
792-2511

COVENTRY PET RESORT & TRAINING CENTER
Deborah Salow
412 Tennessee Street
Redlands, CA 92373
792-1163

FIRESTONE COMPLETE AUTO CARE
Christopher Kerr
300 W. Redlands Blvd
Redlands, CA 92373
793-3373

GOOD NITE INN, INC.
Pamela Venganick
1675 Industrial Park Avenue
Redlands, CA 92374
793-3723

HUDCO HEATING & AIR CONDITIONOING INC
Doug Hudco
12306 California
Yucaipa, CA 92399
797-2298

HUB INTERNATIONAL INSURANCE SERVICES, INC.
Beth Kolpien
470 E. Highland Avenue
Redlands, CA 92373
793-2373

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

JERSEY MIKE’S SUBS
Ashani Peraji
10040 Alabama Street, Suite D
Redlands, CA 92374
798-5588

JOHN & CAROL JAMES
John & Carol James
Redlands, CA 92373

KENASTON FLOORING, INC
Kambel Kenaston
19835 Kendall Drive
San Bernardino, CA 92407
884-8788

KIWANIS CLUB (NOON)
Rick Foster
P. O. Box 1102
Redlands, CA 92375
748-0637

KONA ICE OF REDLANDS
Peggy & Chuck Martin
3340 Baffin Drive
Riverside, VA 92503
809-9294

LIFESTREAM
Cathy Grinnan
384 W. Orange Show Road
San Bernardino, CA 92408
885-6503

MINDSQUEEZECREATIVE
Theresa Jenning
P. O. Box 11288
San Bernardino, CA 92423
557-5049

NATIONAL ORANGE SHOW
Tisha Cable
689 South “E” Street
San Bernardino, CA 92408
888-6788

NOTHING BUNDT CAKES
Annamarie Megrdichian
540 W. Stuart Avenue
Redlands, CA 92374
335-2253

REDLANDS AIRPORT ASSOCIATION
Ted Gablin
1745 Sessums Drive, Suite 1
Redlands, CA 92374
557-5292

REDLANDS AUTO ELECTRIC
Jim Cooper
1165 W. Park Avenue
Redlands, CA 92373
792-4776

REDLANDS DIAMOND DISTRICT
George Poli
2054 W. Redlands Blvd, Suite G-1
Redlands, CA 92373
793-8393

REDLANDS FAMILY DENTAL CENTER
Dr. Samir Tadha
1461 Ford Street, Suite 101
Redlands, CA 92373
793-0111

REDLANDS SPRINKLER
George Morrison
10756 Nevada Street
Redlands, CA 92373
798-2204

REDLANDS THEATRE FESTIVAL, INC
Cliff Cabanilia
P. O. Box 8055
Redlands, CA 92373
792-0688

ROK ‘N’ FONDUE
Marlisa Hodgin
25 E. State Street
Redlands, CA 92373
793-1919

RUSS HUSTON REAL ESTATE
Russ Huston
312 Brookside Avenue
Redlands, CA 92373
793-2748

SHIMOFF LAW CORPORATION, A
PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
Ellen Weiss
4 W. Redlands Blvd, Second Floor
Redlands, CA 92373
792-8919

STATE STREET DENTAL
Courtney Mee
211 E. State Street
Redlands, CA 92373
748-7292

STORAGE WEST SELF STORAGE
Brina & Mike Limon
1680 W. Redlands Blvd
Redlands, CA 92373
792-5761

TEAMSTER LOCAL 1932
433 North Sierra Way
San Bernardino, CA 92410
889-8377

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

TRIPLE EDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES
Lujan Catuegno
710 Brookside Avenue, Suite 9
Redlands, CA 92373
748-5747

VIEWPOINT FINANCIAL
Marvin Hudson
127 E. State Street
Redlands, CA 92373
335-7100

 

JUNE 2018 President’s article by Scott Welsh

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Be a Business Change Agent

125 years ago, when the Redlands Chamber of Commerce started as the Redlands Board of Trade, we were a radically different economy.  The burgeoning citrus industry brought wealth and opportunity to the area, and our town was at the epicenter.  The local Chamber members in those days were in charge of very important jobs like watering Orange and State, so horse and buggies would not create dust clouds.   Thank goodness for change.

In the ensuing years, we’ve seen enormous change.  Mostly good, some not so good.  We’ve changed from a mostly agro economy, to one that has embraced technology and thrives on our historical heritage.  I love this about Redlands.  We have remained respectful of our heritage while embracing the constant flow of change.  Without it, we would be just another ghost town.

This reminds us to take stock in our own “fruits”, and work on things we can change to help our businesses grow and adapt to a new world order.  Here are a few things to think about when embracing change:

  1. Learn how to Fail. Know anyone in business who has not failed?  Rare.  Successful entrepreneurs are always testing the boundaries of failure.  We have a gold star society that rewards participation.  Business is not so forgiving.  Failure can be good for you, but it requires risk. What happens when you don’t get what you want?  Experience. So, take a chance, try that new product, introduce that new menu item.  Expand your business. Try that new advertising method. Embrace digital.  The biggest failure in business?  Not showing up.
  2. Get out of your own way.  The biggest obstacle in growing your business many times is you.  Embracing change can be a potential blow to your ego. Get over that and approach change in a businesslike manner. If you spend your time dwelling on your failures, you will never be able to grow your win column. If a new direction or initiative is failing, get out, move on, don’t be emotional.  Failure is just a pothole on the road to success.  Embrace failure, and you are already successful.
  3. Baby Steps.  Begin with a plan and evaluate each step.  Take a small action toward your goal.  Break down your goal into small wins/losses.  Many times, small steps can help you adapt to wider change.  Need to embrace the digital world for your business? Begin with simple website, evaluate your customers’ needs/wants. Adapt your message to your customers. How will your website make them “feel”?  What do you want to happen?  Have a plan.
  4. Teach yourself.  What are you doing to develop within your industry? Do you attend trade shows, business networking, or engage in educational opportunities?  Do you come away from those events with actionable items and solid takeaways?  Have you identified the most successful businesses in your industry?  What are you doing to be like them or to beat them?  Successful entrepreneurs are always learning.