AUG 2018 – President’s Article by Scott Welsh

NETWORK YOUR WAY TO THE TOP

I had the recent honor to address the future of business in the Redlands area.  I was asked to lead a “Networking Tips” panel in front of the Redlands Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Network.  I can tell you that if this group is an indication of our future, we are indeed going to be very bright. We were led by our own great example of a Young Professional – Marissa Kramer, our President Elect, who has done a great job of reaching out to our younger members to help them develop skills and network outside of the regular chamber meetings.  “Young” professional can be defined as anyone 40 or under – or those who just “think” they are.   What is the great thing about these panel discussions?  You end up learning as much as you are sharing.  This was a well spent two hours of dynamic conversation with our own generation-next.  Here are a few of the tips we shared about making the most of your networking opportunities.

  1. Take inventory of your personal/profession value.  What is your own value proposition?  Do you sell homes? Or do you help people realize their dreams? Create your own value statement.
  2. Make authentic connections.  When in a large group, it is better to make a few meaningful contacts rather than shake everyone’s hand.
  3. First impressions matter. Your posture and eye contact are the impressions made before you even open your mouth.  Smile, look at them in the eye with sincerity, and give them a solid (not Superman) handshake.
  4. Be interested in them.  Be sincere with your questions about their lives.  Be specific.  Know that people don’t care about what you know until they know that you care.
  5. Keep it real.  Own your own awkwardness.  In a big group setting, everyone is a little nervous, even if they don’t show it.  Be the first to introduce your-self.  Break the ice!
  6. Get comfortable being uncomfortable.  Have a plan if important people are attending your meeting.  Keep conversations short at first.  Make a goal of 2-3 meaningful contacts.  They will add up over time.
  7. Find a mentor.  There are so many people willing to help!  Ask them to mentor you on a specific topic.  Ask them to allow you to try a new approach on them.  You will make lifelong connections.

Networking in a city the size of Redlands is a great way to build your business.  We have a wonderful reputation of service and friendly business owners.  Get out there and meet one today.

 

 

AUG 2018 – YPN schedules Coffee with Mayor Paul Foster

 

YPN schedules Coffee with Mayor Paul Foster

The Young Professionals Network held its first workshop series on July 18th—“Networking” . All those in attendance gained valuable knowledge, tips, and insight into what works and what doesn’t work with regard to what customers and clients expect while networking. We also learned of the importance of putting yourself into awkward situations and the value of human interaction (not just emails and texts).

With the YPN’s first workshop in the rearview mirror we are blazing forward with excitement and creative ideas to engage more of our Young Professionals!

When any of the YPN Committee Members meet new faces in the Chamber they all want to get involve and be a part of this “thing” at the Chamber and we are SO EXCITED that the buzz is catching on! Originally the committee had decided to hold workshops every other month, but since we have so many people interested in the benefits of the YPN we’ve decided to add another event in-between the workshops.

The next scheduled event will be first in a series of “Coffee with Phil in the Blank series. YPN committee will host a networking meeting showcasing an influential member of the community. The speaker will address attendees with topics that will be geared specifically toward our Young Professionals.

On August 15th (7:30am – 9am) the meeting will be “Coffee with The Mayor of Redlands, Paul Foster at the Ayres Hotel Redlands, at 1015 West Colton Ave. Redlands, CA 92374

Space is limited and max occupancy for this meeting is 30 guests. The charge is $10 per person (Chamber Members) and $25 per person (Non-Chamber Members). The fee includes coffee and a light, continental breakfast. RSVPs are mandatory; please contact the Chamber of Commerce Office at 909-793-2546 quickly to RSVP!!

You won’t want to miss your opportunity to have “Coffee with The Mayor.”

 

 

 

AUG 2018 – Chamber to hold City Council Candidate Interviews

 

Redlands Chamber to hold City Council Candidate Interviews

This year the citizens of the City of Redlands will be asked to choose council members from three new districts and select a candidate to represent the city at large.

The perks of district voting, in which a city is divided into sections and residents living in each part elect their own council member, include better representation because the constituent pool is smaller, and campaigns cost less, making it easier for more people to run for office.

On the downside, district voting can lead council members to be more concerned about their own part of town rather than the city as a whole, and it tends to promote bargaining rather than consensus building among council members.

District elections were forced upon the city and are now the reality. This year Districts, 1, 3 and 5 will have an election to select representatives and one seat representing the at large population will also be on the ballot.

To help the voters better understand who the candidates are and what they bring to the seat, the Chamber’s Government Review Committee will invite each candidate to meet with a panel in each of the districts. Following the interviews the Chamber will also host forums in each of the districts inviting the local constituents to join them to learn about each of the candidates asking for their votes.

The chamber will also host a City Council Candidates Academy inviting all candidates to meet with City staff and department heads to learn first-hand what departments do, where responsibility lies, what kind of budgets are allocated to each department, how the process works.

Sir Francis Bacon noted, “Knowledge is Power”, and in the case of selecting elected representation it is essential.

AUG 2018 – Member Profile – The Village at Redlands

 

The Village at Redlands, Your Home – Your Community

The Village at Redlands, 310 S. Wabash Ave. Redlands, offers more than just a retirement community. They have a complete selection of Cottage Homes, Apartment Homes, services and activities that focus on maintaining your independence. At the same time, they listen carefully to your personal needs, preferences and requests, to help provide the services you may need.

Should the time come when you desire additional assistance, you can easily access the support you need. Professional care givers provide tailored services to meet your individual needs. So regardless of whether you live in an apartment or cottage, the care and health services can come to you, a concept known as “Aging in Place”.

The Village at Redlands was founded by compassionate and caring members of the community. They are organized under the laws of the State of California as a non-profit {501 c (3)} to meet the needs of seniors. They have a Board of Directors that meets regularly to deal with operational matters, the financial integrity of the program and future planning.

The Village at Redlands’ history goes back to 1988 when 4 Christian Churches in Redlands joined forces to plot a course for the development of a retirement community. This was the first time that Bethany Reformed Church, 1st Christian Reformed Church, Highland Christian Reformed Church and Hope Protestant Reformed Church, came together with a common goal, building a retirement home to care for our senior population.

At The Village at Redlands it’s the people that make the difference. The staff and residents uphold traditional values, including honoring the dignity and worth of each individual, making this a community of loving, caring and sharing.

Situated east of downtown Redlands, The Village at Redlands is located on a 20.34 acre parcel on Wabash Avenue between Highland Avenue and Fifth Avenue, in the east side of the City of Redlands. Wabash is a wide, fully-developed, modern arterial road. Highland and Fifth are also newly built with full curbs, gutters, and sidewalks.

With a beautiful horseshoe-shaped view of the San Bernardino Mountains on the north, the view to the east includes the Crafton Hills and majestic San Gorgonio mountain peak. To the south, the Crafton Hills continue to the rise of the “Heights,” and the 5,000-foot Pidgin Peak. The natural beauty of mountains, orange groves and palm trees is a truly stunning setting for our retirement community.

To Learn more about The Village at Redlands, call the office at 794-9880 or log onto, www.thevillageatredlands.com

AUG 2018 – Member Profile – Home Instead Senior Care

Home Instead Senior Care, the freedom and choice to age at home

The Home Instead Senior Care family network of locally owned franchise offices was developed with a passionate desire to be your trusted in-home care agency, to help your family keep your aging mother, father, grandparents or friends in their home as they grow older.

The Home Instead Senior Care network has been delivering in-home care for over 20 years. All of the highly trained CAREGivers℠ are bonded and insured for peace of mind. They offer many different types of in-home care that can be individualized to meet the needs of any family members.

Home Instead Senior Care developed the highest quality dementia caregiver training program available. They have helped change the way people live with Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

As the Home Instead Senior Care network grew, they saw first-hand the old reality of aging and they set out to change that. Their mission is a future where all people could age with greater hope and success. They strive to make that mission a reality with every life we are privileged to touch.

Neither giving nor receiving care is easy. Home Instead Senior Care® puts relationships first to support those giving care, to protect the dignity of those receiving care, a​​​​​nd to enhance the quality of life for both seniors and their families in every caregiving experience.

​Home Instead Senior Care offers affordable in-home care services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The family will work with a care coordinator at the local office to set a care schedule that works best for the entire family. Rates depend on your specific care needs and vary by location.

From personal care services to hospice care support and many care needs in between, the local Home Instead Senior Care offices offer a broad range of services that can be tailored to meet your family’s unique needs and preferences. While the tasks of each service might differ, the goal for all types of care remains the same: To enhance the lives of seniors and their families.

​Conditions like dementia or arthritis may come with unique care challenges, but the Home Instead Senior Health team can help. Their specialized training programs equip Home Instead CAREGivers to help seniors cope with their condition while maximizing their capabilities. Home Instead Senior Care services can help meet a variety of care needs related to Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, arthritis, Parkinson’s, diabetes, depression, and other conditions.

If you would like more information about Home Instead Senior Health Services or would like to discuss your family’s needs, call 370-0343, or log onto www.homeinstead.com

AUG 2018 – New Chamber Members – July 2018

FIX AUTO REDLANDS
Wayne Overall
1976 Essex Ct
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: 307-1077

LEAN COACH LLC
Robert Valentino
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 241-0812

REDLANDS MAGAZINE OF VALUES
Terri Petrilli
1508 Barton Road #131
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 328-0018

SHABBY ROSE QUILTING COTTAGE
Sharon Barrios
310 Alabama Street, Suite C & D
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 406-1313

TELIOS TRAINING SOLUTIONS
Keith Hosea
1404 Frances
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: 951-232-3171

 

AUG 2018 – Chamber Members Renewing July 2018

ARROW STAFFING
Matt & Jeff Thalmayer
499 W. State Street
Redlands, CA 92373
792-1252

CHILI’S
Matthew Pennino
10020 Alabama Street
Redlands, CA 92374
307-2913

CLARK’S NUTRITIONAL CENTER
Tracy Clark
11235 Mt. View Avenue
Loma Linda, CA 92354
478-7714

COSTCO WHOLESALE #478
Ethiam Lewis
1099 E. Hospitality Lane
San Bernardino, CA 92408
478-5687

FIESTA VILLAGE FAMILY FUN CENTER
Andrea Reagan
1405 E. Washington Street
Colton, CA 92324
824-1111

FOREIGN AUTO TECH
Sid Takouche
1635 W. Redlands Blvd.
Redlands, CA 92373
335-9575

GEOFFREY H. HOPPER & ASSOCIATES, A.P.C.
Geoffrey H. Hopper
645 Brookside Avenue
Redlands, CA 92373
798-9800

HARLOW’S KITCHEN CONCEPTS
Jake Hebel
1504 Tippecanoe
San Bernardino, CA 92408
796-0264

JULIAN AUGUST HAIR
Lupe & Manuel Voss
147 E. Vine #35
Redlands, CA 92373
792-1872

LAW OFFICE OF RICHARD BAWDEN
Mary Bawden
300 E. State Street, Suite 430
Redlands, CA 92373
792-0222

NAPOLI ITALIAN RESTAURANT
Sam Singh
24960 Redlands Blvd
Loma Linda, CA 92354
796-3770

PARTY PLUS RENTALS
Randy Rozema
24831 Redlands Blvd
Loma Linda, CA 92354
796-6020

REDLANDS EDUCATION SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS
Dan Kivett
410 Alabama Street, Suite 102
Redlands, CA 92373
793-1526

REDLANDS SEWING CENTER, INC
Trenna Anderson
411 E. State Street
Redlands, CA 92373
792-3994

 SACRED HEART ACADEMY
Angela Williams
215 So. Eureka Street
Redlands, CA 92373
792-3958

SAN MANUEL BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
Summer Massoud
777 San Manuel Blvd
Highland, CA 92346
864-8933

SANTA CLAUS, INC.
Karen Di Carlo
824 E. 6th Street
San Bernardino, CA 92410
885-0090

SENZA MEDICAL CORP
Stephanie Tickemyer
226 Nordina Street
Redlands, CA 92373
793-3563

SOCALGAS
Kristine Scott
155 South G Street
San Bernardino, CA 92410
335-7941

SOREN MCADAM, LLP
Joseph Horzen
2068 Orange Tree Lane, Suite 100
Redlands, CA 92374
798-2222

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON
Mark Cloud
1351 E. Francis Street
Ontario, CA 91761
930-8495

SPRING TO AUTUMN FAMILY COUNSELING
Martha Wethey
1740 Plum Lane Suite B
Redlands, CA 92374
553-0448

SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER
Paul Lay
101 E. Redlands Blvd, Suite 140
Redlands, CA 92373
792-9669

THE EATING ROOM
Martha Green
106 E. Citrus
Redlands, CA 92373
792-5400

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
Jerry Fields
300 E. State Street, Suite 400
Redlands, CA 92373
335-2137

VALLEY PREPARATORY SCHOOL
John Black
1605 Ford Street
Redlands, CA 92373
793-3063