APRIL 2019 – President’s Article by Marissa Kramer

Happy April Redlands Chamber Members!

Welcome to spring, and what beautiful weather we’ve been blessed with this month! Well since we had to endure all of last month’s rain wasn’t it gracious of Mother Nature to bless our area with all of the beautiful green lush grasses and wildflowers? If you haven’t had an opportunity to get out and see how beautiful our slice of the Inland Empire is, it is a great time to do so!

This month we got to celebrate the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of Wingstop in the Redlands Packing House District. The owners and operators offered a free wings lunch to its first 100 visitors! See, it pays to keep your eye out for our new Chamber Members and always make sure to welcome them warmly!

The Young Professionals Network hosted their second workshop series in which Dave Maupin, owner of Maupin Financial Advisors, spoke to the group at The Ayres Hotel Redlands. Dave shared his background and story of perseverance of when he started his business here in Redlands. He shared toasting tips and gave advice on how volunteerism is essential to growing your own professional network. He recommended that [if you can] align your volunteerism with something that you are passionate about; if you do this, the rewards back to you will be innumerable.

The Redlands Bicycle Classic rolled in and out like the wind that accompanied it! The wind seemed like it would create quite a challenge, but not for the World-Class athletes that participated in the races! It seemed as if the wind was always at their backs as they raced to the finish lines! What a great event The Redlands Bicycle Classic is, and at 35 years strong it brings so much economic growth and revenue to our local businesses. We look forward to its future success and seeing the legends that come from such a wonderful homegrown event.

Business to Business was hosted by the Ayres Hotel Redlands this month, we had an opportunity to meet one another to share Current Events from our local business and non-profit partners. Like I’ve said many times before, you get out of Business to Business what you put in to it! If you come and soak up the networking opportunities, you can make this event work for you. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve reached out to people, or businesses, that I’ve met through our Chamber events that I’ve needed in times of crisis (i.e. ServPro) or when I need advice (i.e. The Law Offices of Mirau, Edwards, Cannon, Lewin, and Tooke). Our Chamber events are some of the days that I look forward to the most because I get to see you, my friends. I thank all of you for coming, participating, and using the Chambers services to grow and develop your personal and professional growth.

Sincerely,

Marissa Kramer

2019 Chamber President

APRIL 2019 – The Search is On

The Search begins

With the recent retirement of long-time Executive Director, Kathie Thurston, the Redlands Chamber Search Committee is in full gear and on the hunt for a replacement.

The committee, chaired by President Marissa Kramer, Ayers Hotel, includes, past presidents, Scott Welsh, Welsh Insurance Services, Todd Underwood, Allstate Insurance, Matt Thalmayer, Arrow Staffing, Dave Maupin, Maupin Financial Services, Darrel Olson, Olson Insurance Solutions, Jan Nowlin, Chamber General Manger and Kathie Thurston.

A job description has been defined by the committee and is ready to go public. The search will include locals who have knowledge of the organization and community as well as professional chamber executives who might be interested in becoming a part of the Redlands business community. Resumes will be excepted through the month of April, with screening and interviews conducted throughout the months of May and June.

“It is the hope of the committee that we find the exact match for the Redlands Chamber and have them on deck by the end of June.” said Chair and President Marissa Kramer, “ We want to insure we hire the most qualified candidate who is prepared to hit the ground running. Should that candidate not present his or herself during that time frame we will continue the search until we find the match we are looking for.”

The committee has posted the job description on the Western Associations Chamber Executives website and will announce in the local press as well.

If you are interested in the position or know someone who might be send resumes to info@redlandschamber.org.

APRIL 2019 – Member Profile – CalWest Bancorp

CalWest Bancorp, your banking partner

The CalWest Bancorp family of banks is headquartered in Irvine, California with additional branches in Rancho Santa Margarita, Huntington Beach and Redlands.

CalWest Bancorp is a business bank strongly committed to the communities they serve and their customers, who are their number one priority. With unparalleled service, they provide products and solutions that empower their customers to achieve their goals. CalWest Bancorp strongly believe that banking is a business of relationships, they view every customer as family and the community they operate in as home.

Team members offer customers not only professional integrity, but also the power of creative solutions to meet a wide variety of unique business needs.

At CalWest Bank, safety, convenience and a fair return on your savings are paramount to ensure your financial peace-of-mind. The personalized approach ensures you’ve got a helping hand.

CalWest Bancorp offes a variety of cash management solutions to meet the needs of today’s 24/7 world. Whether in the office, at home or on the road, thier online banking lets you manage all your accounts, make critical financial transactions and access a wealth of financial data at your fingertips. Contact the friendly folks at CalWest Bancorp at 1200 California Street, Suite 100 Redlands, CA 92374 or call, 909.583.9150, Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-5:00 pm. Log onto CalWest Bancorp at www.southcountybank.com.

CalWest Bancorp offes a variety of cash management solutions to meet the needs of today’s 24/7 world. Whether in the office, at home or on the road, thier online banking lets you manage all your accounts, make critical financial transactions and access a wealth of financial data at your fingertips. Contact the friendly folks at CalWest Bancorp at 1200 California Street, Suite 100 Redlands, CA 92374 or call, 909.583.9150, Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-5:00 pm. Log onto CalWest Bancorp at www.southcountybank.com.

APRIL 2019 – Member Profile – Sylvan Learning Center

Sylvan Learning Center results that are unmatched

Choosing Sylvan is about getting results and setting your child up for long-term success. At Sylvan focus is on building academic confidence, igniting intellectual curiosity and inspiring a love for learning — all of which make a big impact in school and in life. For 40 years, Sylvan has helped millions of students and families like yours achieve new levels of academic success.

At Sylvan, you get the best in certified teachers and interactive technology, so your child feels fully engaged and gets the exact learning he or she needs. The Sylvan teachers not only instruct, but they challenge and inspire your child.

Sylvan is the largest, private employer of certified K-12 teachers in the world!

Sylvan developed their proprietary Sylvan Method™ through academic research, years of teaching experience and technology. Whether your child has fallen behind or is way ahead of the class, Sylvan has a program to challenge your student, build confidence, boost study skills and help deliver better grades.

The results speak for themselves.

Based on independent research, Sylvan students see up to two to three times more academic growth than other students. The Sylvan team is so confident that their Personalized Tutoring programs work that they guarantee your child’s progress!

For more information about the Sylvan Learning Center in Redlands, visit them at 101 E. Redlands Blvd., call 435-0333 or log on to www.sylvanlearning.com.

APRIL 2019 – New Chamber Members – March 2019

BESTDRIVE 
Olaf Castro
27223 W. Pioneer Ave, Suite 200
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: 363-4175

CHRIS CROW – REALTOR
Chris Crow
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: 954-6259

CR&R INC
Belen Cordero
2059 E. Steel Road
Colton, CA 92324
Phone: 264-2321

EDWARD JONES – ANTHONY ESPINOZA
Anthony Espinoza
Yucaipa, CA 92399
Phone: 816-0143

VNA SOCAL (VISITING NURSES ASS’N)
Darlene Merkler
412 E. Vanderbilt Way, Suite 100
San Bernardino, CA 92408
Phone: 800-556-0219

APRIL 2019 – Chamber Members Renewing March

ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF REDLANDS 
Ginger Boyd
506 W. Colton Avenue
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: 792-2675

BARICH & ASSOCIATES
Paul & Joann Barich
1819 W. Redlands Blvd, Suite 104D
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 793-0385

BLOSSOM GROVE
Jessica Wiggins
11116 New Jersey
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 335-6660

BORTON PETRINI, LLP
Joe Richardson
1461 Ford Street, Suite 205
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 381-0527

CALIFORNIA HOUSING FOUNDATION
Steve Von Rajcs
1200 California Street, Suite 104
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: 793-9800

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

C. A. S. A. OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
Maggie Harris
851 Mt. Vernon Avenue #7A
Colton, CA 92324 Phone:
881-6760

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

CHRIST THE KING LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL
Christine Brents
1505 So. Ford Street
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 793-8722

DALE E. VENTRES
ASSOCIATE MEMBER
Redlands, CA 92373

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

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

HARR TRAVEL
Danny Genung
300 E. State Street, Suite 215/216
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 266-0117

HARVESTER LANDSCAPE
Eric Escudero
P. O. Box 7671
Redlands, CA 92375
Phone: 725-3023

IMAGINE SYSTEMS, INC
John Easley
1730 Plum Lane, Suite A
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: 792-9063
INLAND EMPIRE RESIDENTIAL CENTERS, INC.
Tanya Rigot
710 Church Street
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: 798-0823

LEWIS MANAGEMENT CORP
Lyrissa Roman
1156 N. Mountain Avenue
Upland, CA 91765
Phone: 949-6799

McDONALD’S RESTAURANT
Dick Shalhoub
612 E. Redlands Blvd
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 793-1516

METRO NISSAN
David Reynolds
1665 Industrial Park
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: 793-3377

MILLER ARCHITECTURAL CORPORATION
Rebecca Wile
1177 Idaho Suite 200
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: 335-7400

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

MISSION PEDIATRICS, INC
Dr. Tim Watson
114 W. Vine Street
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 951-779-1670

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

OFFICE DEPOT
Katie Escarzaga
602 Orange Street
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: 793-2563

REDLANDS DAY NURSERY
Linda Kirwan
1643 Plum Lane
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: 792-9717

REDLANDS DIAMOND DISTRICT
George Poli
2054 W. Redlands Blvd #E-1
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 793-8393

REDLANDS EXECUTIVE SUITES
Jennifer Heichberger
1255 W. Colton Avenue
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: 363-4700

SANTA CLAUS, INC.
Aspen Sullivan
P. O. Box 2542
San Bernardino, CA 92406
Phone: 885-0090

S. B. VALLEY WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Angie Quiroga
1630 W. Redlands Blvd
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 793-2503

STEPS 4 LIFE COMMUNITY SERVICE
Cynthia McGuigan
550 No. Orange Street
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: 800-9970

STIFEL
Elizabeth Baptista
1910 Orange Tree Lane #110
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: 307-8478

THE ROCHFORD FOUNDATION – Burrage Mansion
Ellen Timothy
1205 W. Crescent Avenue
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 793-5251

THRIFTY LODGE REDLANDS
Ashok Patel
511 Redlands Blvd
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 793-2536

TOWERS & ASSOCIATES
Jim Towers
1447 Ford Street #200
Redlands, CA 92374 Phone: 335-1735