MAY 2016 – Member Profile – Welsh Insurance Services

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Welsh Insurance Services offers Medicare insurance solutions

Welsh Insurance Services is owned and operated by Scott and Sarah Welsh in Redlands, CA. They are independent insurance brokers. Sarah has 23 years experience with Medicare billing and Medicare supplement insurance. She is a state-licensed insurance broker and is contracted with most of the insurance carriers in Southern California.

Scott joined Sarah in 2013, after 25 years the media industry, and together they have helped more than 1000 local customers with their health care choices. Scott also provides services for Individual/Family plans, Covered CA plans, and small business group health plans. Scott is also a state licensed insurance broker and is contracted with most of the insurance carriers in Southern California.

Welsh Insurance Services will conduct no-cost, no-obligation consultations to help clients who are nearing retirement understand their health care options. Individual meetings are generally one-hour and are conducted at their conveniently located office, at 1445 W. Redlands Blvd, in-home appointments are also available.

 

Their approach to finding a suitable health plan includes the consideration of the client’s preferred medical providers, prescription drugs, and budget. We handle the entire enrollment process for the client and act as a liaison between the client and health plan. They get paid by the health plan, so there are no broker’s fees.

Welsh Insurance Services works hard to provide constant support to our clients, and we value our relationships and referrals. Let us help you today!

For more information call Scott cell: 909-648-1991 or Sarah cell: 909-520-8482, log onto www.welshinsuranceservices.com.

MAY 2016 – New Chamber members – April 2016

BRATWORKS, LLC
Tobi Miller
360 Orange
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: 793-7888

GOLDEN SPOON FROZEN YOGURT
Tilak Raj
1981 W. Redlands Blvd
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: 792-9490

J. W. LINDSEY, INC.
Brittany O’Neill
521 11th Street
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: 307-3322

JERSEY PIZZA
Dave Widor
214 Orange Street
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: 335-7076

MOVEMENT MORTGAGE
Jennifer Roblee
1902 Orange Tree Lane, Suite 190
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: 556-5055

PES ELECTRICAL SERVICES
Patrick Edwards
Yucaipa, CA 92399
Phone: 435-5975

SMILEQUEST DENTAL GROUP
Robert Strain, DDS
25 South 5th Street
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 793-9933

SPEAKEASY ON STATE
Dawn Novak & Ariell Harrison
10 E. State Street, Suite 200
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 501-5524

TARBELL REALTORS-MARY K. BUTLER
Mary K. Butler
1440 Industrial Park Avenue
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: 951-317-9838

THE VILLAGE AT REDLANDS
Sallie Lambooy
310 S. Wabash
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: 794-9880

VOLKSWAGEN OF SAN BERNARDINO
Jack Raichart
1600 Camino Real
San Bernardino, CA 92408
Phone: 380-8030

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

 

 

MAY 2016 – Chamber member renewing – April 2016

ADVANCED OFFICE SERVICES
Brian Kedzior
9333 Fairway View Place, Suite 102
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Phone: 877-981-2172

BRONCS TOWING, INC
Mike & KG Ardabili
1083 W. Park
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 307-0944

C-21 LOIS LAUER REALTY
Janey Cole
1998 Orange Tree Lane
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: 748-7026

C-21 LOIS LAUER REALTY
Mickey Hardin Butler
1998 Orange Tree Lane
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: 748-7028

CASP CERTIFIED ACCESS SPECIALIST
Dan Kaiser
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: 747-5296

CORTNER CHAPEL
Ami Carraud
221 Brookside Avenue
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 793-2353

DALE E. VENTRES
ASSOCIATE MEMBER

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

EADIE AND PAYNE, LLP
John Prentice
1839 W. Redlands Blvd
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 793-2406

FIDUCIAL BUSINESS CENTERS, INC.
David Felix
1676 Plum Lane
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: 798-4477

GIRL SCOUTS SAN GORGONIO COUNCIL
Knea Hawley
1751 Plum Lane
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: 748-7223

HISTORICAL GLASS MUSEUM
Joann Tortarolo
1157 No. Orange Street
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: 798-0868

JOHN & CAROL JAMES
ASSOCIATE MEMBER

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

KEVIN BARRETT CONSTRUCTION CO, INC.
Kevin Barrett
1145 E. Orange Show Road, Suite K
San Bernardino, CA 92408
Phone: 796-1500

LIFEWAVE
Susie Mierzwik
Yucaipa, CA 92399
Phone: 709-3075

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

MILT MINER, CPA
Milt Miner
405 E. Citrus Avenue
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone:   793-8117

NEW DAY SOLAR
Mary Carlson
23811 Washington Avenue, Suite 110 #224
Murrieta, CA 92562
Phone: 855-444-6329

REDLANDS AUTO ELECTRIC
Jim Cooper
349 No. Eureka Street
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: 792-4776

REDLANDS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
James Holmes, President – CEO
350 Terracina Blvd
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 335-5500

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

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

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

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

STOR-N-LOCK SELF STORAGE
Del and Pam Armstrong
1006 No. Wabash Avenue
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: 389-7867

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

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

THINKWISE CREDIT UNION
Kevin Posey
2441 No. Sierra Way
San Bernardino, CA 92405
Phone: 882-2911

UNION BANK
Michael Milian
173 Orange
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 363-2214

 

 

 

 

APRIL 2016 – President’s Article by Jill Riley

Redlands Chamber of Commerce Jill Riley President

I recently had family from Colorado visit. They had not been to Redlands in more than 12 years. While here they stayed at the local Ayres Hotel. The service was wonderful!

I realized sometimes our lives get so busy and we are in such a hurry to get everything done that we don’t get to enjoy all the beauty Redlands has to offer. I took them to Kimberly Crest, Prospect Park, Morrie Mansion, Burgess Mansion, and the Lincoln Shrine; just to name a few of our stops over the visit. We walked down State Street and drove through Redlands to look at all the Victorian homes. We also stopped at an orange stand so they could purchase fresh oranges. We visited many local restaurants and of course went shopping.

Although Redlands has grown since their last visit, they still felt the small hometown feeling Redlands is known for. It made me thankful for the town I live in. It also made me remember all the opportunities that are in our town. I encourage you to revisit Redlands enjoy some of the places that we may forget are important to our community. You’ll be glad you did.

APRIL 2016 – Top Ten Things Employers Do to Get Sued

Employers’ most important tool of operation to keep them out of Labor Board Hearings and courtrooms is information. For the next several months a series of “must know” facts about employment issues will be published in the chamber newsletter. The information was provided CalChamber HR Specialists.

 

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Things employers DO to get sued

Make everyone an “independent contractor” because having employees is too much trouble.

Just because you want the employee to be one, or because the employee prefers independent contractor status, does to make it so. This is another area of the law just ripe for claims and/or litigation. The “independent contractor” is quite happy until money is an issue – such as a workers compensation claim, unemployment insurance, state disability insurance or paid family leave benefits. Another problem scenario is when the Franchise Tax board or the Internal Revenue Service ant tax money, but the “independent contractor” hasn’t been paying his/her quarterly payments, owes lots of money, can’t be found or has no assets. The employer has money and failed to make the require tax withholdings – so now the employer owes.

Independent contractor status does not have a fixed definition by all the government entities that may have a claim for money owed. The primary determining factor is degree of control; who determines the manner in which the work is performed, how it is performed, who supplied the tools or equipment and where the work is performed.

Also important in determining employee or independent contractor status is whether the work is a regular part of the employer’s business. If your company makes a product and you hire an independent contractor to help make the product, chances are the individual is an employee. But if you make a product and you hire someone to paint your building, that person is an independent contractor.

Don’t bother providing training about harassment and discrimination to managers and supervisors. They won’t need the information.

The best defense you have against discrimination or harassment complaint is usually your first-line supervisors, because they are the eyes and ears of the organization. Invest in training on topics such as sexual harassment, discrimination, disability, and safety and wage-and-hour laws if you want to provide an additional layer of protection from lawsuits. Employers with 50 or more employees are required by law to provide two hours of training on sexual harassment for their supervisors. This training must be conducted every two years.

APRIL 2016 – Caltrans I-10 Freeway Improvements

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I-10 Freeway to undergo improvements creating 55 hour weekend lane shut-downs

The I-10 Redlands Pavement Replacement Project, will construct pavement improvements on both east and westbound lanes on Interstate 10 between Ford Street in Redlands and Live Oak Canyon in Yucaipa. The Project will replace concrete in the number 3 and 4 traffic lanes, as well as performing spot replacements in the number 1 and 2 traffic lanes. The purpose of the Project is to improve safety for users of Interstate 10, as well as to improve the ride quality of the Interstate. The Project is anticipated to begin in April and have a construction time of 12-15 months.

In order to construct the improvements, Caltrans is anticipating a series of 55 hour shutdowns over 28 weekends. While the project schedule is not final at this point, the closure of the number 3 and 4 traffic lanes for 14 weekends on both eastbound and westbound I-10 is expected. The shutdowns will occur from 9pm Friday evenings until 4am Monday mornings. In order to provide 3 travel lanes for both east and westbound traffic at all times, work will not occur concurrently on eastbound and westbound lanes. Additionally, the provision of 3 travel lanes will require a median crossover detour where the existing median divider will have to be demolished to enable crossover traffic. As opposed to the closure of the number 3 and 4 lanes, the closure of the number 1 and 2 traffic lanes will occur during weeknights.  The schedule for these shutdowns will occur from 9pm to 4am the following morning.

Caltrans will have the lanes open at 4am after every closure. In order to ensure this occurs, a contingency plan is in place where backup equipment will be stored on site and an asphalt plant running throughout the nights of closures will be in place. Caltrans will provide an updated schedule as the Project gets closer to construction commencing. *

*Information provided by MUED City of Redlands

 

APRIL 2016 – Chamber to present State of the Community Luncheon

fosterChamber to present State of the Community Luncheon in June

The Redlands Chamber of Commerce will present the Annual State of the Community Luncheon, Friday, June 24th; 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 citizens and businesses outstanding community awards and much more. Council Members will each have a role in the presentation and a video will be used to emphasize what has taken place in Redlands over the past year.

“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.” said Jill Riley, Chamber President. “We are delighted to once again present the annual event.”

For a second year the Mayor will announce winners for Annual Beautification Awards, for New Construction with landscaping, Existing Development with Landscaping, Adaptive Reuse of Historic Property, and/or Sustainable Design and Innovation. The 2016 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. Nominations can be downloaded at heroes@cityofredlands.org, beautification@cityofredlands.org or can be picked up at the Chamber office.

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.

 

APRIL 2016 – Member Profile – Country Inn & Suites

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Have fun in Redlands at Country Inn & Suites

Discover plenty of ways to unwind during at the Country Inn & Suites, Redlands. Soak in the whirlpool tub, swim in the outdoor pool or browse the Web using free high-speed Internet. You can also stay in shape with an on-site fitness center or get some work done in the business center. When it’s time to lounge poolside or head to your room, grab a book from the Read It & Return Lending Library SM to enjoy during your visit. In the morning before heading out to explore area attractions, or take care of business, fill up on the complimentary, hot “Be Our Guest Breakfast”, served seven days a week. Choose from an array of your favorite morning options like bacon, eggs, bagels, and hot and cold cereals. Mingle with other guests during the hotel’s popular Be Our Guest Reception and indulge in free drinks and hot appetizers Monday through Thursday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. When it’s time for lunch or dinner, take advantage of the hotel’s proximity to restaurants in Redlands,

Whether you are hosting a small business meeting or a large affair such as a family reunion with up to 100 guests, the Country Inn & Suites provides the space needed to accommodate your event. Let the hotel’s friendly, professional event planners help you coordinate while you take advantage of flexible seating arrangements, free high-speed Internet access and catering options. You can even enjoy discounted group rates and a personalized Web page designed just for your event at the Country Inn & Suites.

To make your reservations at the Country Inn & Suites log on to www.countryinns.com/redlands, or call, 909-792-7913

APRIL 2016 – Member Profile – Brown, White & Osborn, LLP

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Brown, White & Osborn LLP legal office offers, experience, reputation and service

Brown, White & Osborn LLP is one of the premier criminal defense and business litigation boutique firms on the West Coast. The Redlands office is located at 300 E. State Street, Suite 668. Founded by experienced former federal prosecutors, the Firm has amassed a skilled cadre of attorneys sharing a commitment to pursuing the best results possible for our clients through superior legal work. Brown White & Osborn also takes pride in having four certified specialists in the field of trusts and estates, wills and probate with unsurpassed experience and competence. Our attorneys resolve both simple and complex trust and probate matters with creativity and common sense.

The attorneys of Brown White & Osborn LLP take on visible and challenging criminal cases and complex civil disputes throughout the United States. Our lawyers bring written and oral advocacy skills and well-honed investigation and negotiation expertise to bear in federal and state trial and appellate courts, arbitrations and administrative and regulatory fora in many jurisdictions, including foreign countries.

At Brown White & Osborn LLP, no matter is considered too difficult, nor is any case treated as routine. Every matter is analyzed from a fresh perspective.

The lawyers at Brown, White & Osborn LLP, rely on attention to detail, superb written work and meticulous preparation for the courtroom to achieve successful results. The team takes advantage of the unique approaches and creative solutions made possible by the diverse backgrounds of the attorneys. Those backgrounds include extensive experience as attorneys in private practice with national and international law firms, as in-house counsel for multinational, publicly traded companies, and in government as prosecutors and judicial law clerks. This diversity of experience, combined with a commitment to superior legal work, frequently translates into victories and successful results for clients.

Brown White & Osborn LLP practices a team approach to criminal cases, civil litigation, and trust and estate planning, employing a collaborative effort towards achieving their clients’ litigation goals.

To contact any of the local Brown, White, & Osborn LLP, team call, 909 – 798-6179, or log on to www.brownwhitelaw.com.

APRIL 2016 – New Chamber Members – March 2016

CENTRAL CITY INSURANCE AGENCY, INC.
Shauna Nichols
1040 Nevada Street, Suite 304
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: 307-6076

EL TEPEYAC RESTAURANT
Audomaro Lugo
1458 Industrial Park
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: 307-0017

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

KELLER WILLIAMS – NANCY KILAR
Nancy Kilar
301 W. Redlands Blvd
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 949-525-8155

MIDAS
Alan Chandler
1639 W. Redlands Blvd
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 798-4655

MOTEL 6 REDLANDS
A. J. Ahir
1120 W. Colton Avenue
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: 793-2001

TARBELL REALTORS-COLEEN WESSEL
Coleen Wessel
1440 Industrial Park Avenue
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: 730-5012

TARBELL REALTORS-RICH & LISA JOHNSON
Rich & Lisa Johnson
1440 Industrial Park Avenue
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: 583-1499

TARBELL REALTORS-ROLAND MORALES
Roland Morales
1440 Industrial Avenue
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: 809-8187

URBAN ELEGANCE
Lisa Fehmer
1765 Orange Tree Lane
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: 894-4209

USA JUDGMENT ENFORCEMENT SERVICE
Phil Allison
P. O. Box 1911
Yucaipa, CA 92399
Phone: 951-293-4676

VALLEY PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Liz Slaton
1605 Ford Street
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 793-3063

WESCOM CREDIT UNION
9990 Alabama Street, Suite B
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: 888-493-7266