C-21 LOIS LAUER REALTY

Joan Benson

1998 Orange Tree Lane

Redlands, CA  92374

Phone:  437-7991

 

CLARK’S NUTRITIONAL CENTER

Tracy Clark

11235 Mt. View Avenue

Loma Linda, CA  92354

Phone:  478-7714

 

COLLECTORS GALLERIES

Randy Briggs

21 E. Redlands Blvd

Redlands, CA  92373

Phone:  792-2511

 

COMMUNITY BANK

Everett Thompson

200 E. Citrus Avenue

Redlands, CA  92373

Phone:  307-8100

 

DOCUMEDIA GROUP

Jim Nolin

384 Los Robles Crest

Redlands, CA  92373

Phone:  792-9595

 

EMMERSON-BARLETT MEMORIAL CHAPEL

Accounts Payable

703 Brookside Avenue

Redlands, CA  92373

Phone:  793-2316

 

GIRL SCOUTS SAN GORGONIO COUNCIL

Knea Hawley

1751 Plum Lane

Redlands, CA  92374

Phone:  748-7223

 

GREGORY W. BRITTAIN

ATTORNEY AT LAW

707 Brookside Avenue

Redlands, CA  92373

Phone:  335-7335

 

HYUNDAI INLAND EMPIRE
Chris Falcioni

25072Redlands Blvd

Loma Linda, CA  92354

Phone:  796-1600

 

INLAND PRESORT & MAILING SERVICES

Nick Chudasama

2025 W. Park Avenue #8

Redlands, CA  92373

Phone:  307-1300

 

LOMA LINDA LOPERS
Jim Walling

P. O. Box 495

Loma Linda, CA  92354

Phone:  437-3194

 

McDONALD’S RESTAURANT

Dick Shalhuob

612 E. Redlands Blvd

Redlands, CA  92373

Phone:  793-1516

 

MILT MINOR, CPA

Milt Minor

405 E. Citrus Avenue

Redlands, CA  92373

Phone:  793-8117

 

MONTECITO MEMORIAL PARK

Kelley Bowden

3520 E. Washington Street

Colton, CA  92324

Phone:  825-3024

 

MONTESSORI IN REDLANDS

Maura Joyce

1890 Orange Avenue

Redlands, CA  92373

Phone:  793-6989

 

NEW-U-SOCAL

Eliane Van Horn

P. O. Box 1294

Yucaipa, CA  92399

Phone:  797-5338

 

PAGE LOCKSMITH

David Page

Yucaipa, CA  92399

Phone:  556-3270

 

POWELL & SPAFFORD, INC.

Jessie Powell

447 Missouri Court

Redlands, CA  92373

Phone:  885-7721

 

REDLANDS DIAMOND DISTRICT

George Poli

2054 W. Redlands Blvd, Suite E-1

Redlands, CA 92373

Phone:  793-8393

 

REDLANDS POLICE DEPARTMENT

Chief Mark Garcia

P. O. Box 1025

Redlands, CA  92373

Phone:  335-4744

 

REDLANDS SPRINKLER

George Morrison

10756 Nevada Street

Redlands, CA  92373

Phone:  798-2204

 

SECURITY BANK OF CALIFORNIA

Beth Sanders

201 E. State Street

Redlands, CA  92373

Phone:  793-3355

 

SIZZLER RESTAURANT

Arturo Silva

110 W. Redlands Blvd

Redlands, CA  92373

Phone:  792-3579

 

SO. COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DIST

Todd Warden

21865 Copley Drive

Diamond Bar, CA  91765

Phone:  396-3370

 

STB LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS

Shawn Burch

15 So. 5^th Street

Redlands, CA  92373

Phone:  798-7490

 

SUPERIOR ROOFING

Harry Hylkema

520 E. Stuart

Redlands, CA  92374

Phone:  792-3681

 

THE ROCHFORD FOUNDATION

Ellen Timothy

1205 E. Crescent Avenue

Redlands, CA  92373

Phone:  793-5251

 

 The Redlands Chamber of Commerce Government Review Committee is constantly on the lookout for legislation that will have a negative impact on the business community.  Once again another bill as come along that creates more problems than it solves – California Assembly Bill 2416.  Thank you Jan Hudson of Hudson Realty for bringing this one to our attention.

AB 2416, titled as the California Wage Theft Prevention Act, is intended to give employees an additional mechanism to recover unpaid wages.  It allows an employee to file a lien on property where they provided their services for the amount of the unpaid wages.  The problem is the legislation bypasses normal due process procedures, and can victimize parties having no control over wage dispute.

Here are some of the problems with the current version of the bill:

• Proof of wrongdoing by the employer is not required to file the lien
• The lien is filed against the property owner, even if the property owner is not the employer.
• The lien can apply even if there is not a formal agreement between the employer and employee.

For example, should this legislation pass a building owner could have a lien placed on their property by an employee of a building tenant, or even by the employee of a subcontractor that was hired by the tenant to perform work on the tenant space.  And since there is not a requirement for a formal work agreement, there is potential for abuse.  Someone could come onto a property and perform maintenance service without being asked.  They could then claim that the services were requested by a building tenant, and file a lien against the building owner for lack of payment.  In another situation, a contractor remodeling a home could hire a day laborer for some hourly work and not pay them.  The homeowner would then find a lien placed on their property, possibly after the work was completed and they had paid the contractor in full.

Another side effect is the impact a lien can have on the owner’s operations.  I this tight credit market a lien, even an unjustified one, can have a dramatic negative impact for someone trying to refinance to obtain a line of credit.  While on the other side the penalty for filing an unjustified lien is up to $1,000 towards legal expenses.

California already has processes to resolve unpaid wage disputes.  The last thing we need right now is more legislation to drive business out of the state.  And the scary part is this bill is moving fast.  It has already passed the Assembly on a party line vote, and is on its way to the Senate.  The Redlands Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has taken a position opposing this bill, and written a letter to our State Senator Mike Morrell stating such.  But given the ease this moved out of committee and through the Assembly, it appears it is on path for approval.

Senator Mike Morrell already opposes the bill, but letters of opposition from you will give him ammunition to help plead his case.  In addition, any contacts you can rouse from other Senate districts will help.  The more voices the better.  Contact the Chamber if you would like a sample letter to send.

The Redlands Chamber of Commerce will present the Annual State of the Community Luncheon Thursday, July 17, 2014 12 Noon at the Casa Loma Room, University of Redlands, check-in begins at 11:30 AM

Mayor Pete Aguilar will address the community, explain the budget and share plans for the future as well as take questions from the floor.

“This event is an excellent opportunity for our Mayor to meet with the citizens and business leaders of Redlands. It will give him and an opportunity to share both the immediate and long term vision for the city.” Said Geoff Bonney, Chamber President. “We are delighted to once again present the annual event that provides a venue allowing our elected officials an opportunity to meet the business community out side the confines of City Hall, to learn firsthand what lays ahead, what plans and vision Council has for the future of Redlands and the business community.”

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.

 

 

 

Blossom Grove Alzheimer’s Special Care Center will host a Chamber Business After Hours, Thursday, June 19^th, 5 to 7 PM, 11116 New Jersey Street, Redlands.

Each Quarter the Chamber selects a member to host a Business After Hours program, bringing together members to network, share and grow in an engaging environment that fuels business connections. The host business also has an opportunity to showcase their facility, products and services.

Blossom Grove is Redlands newest assisted living center, specializing in Alzheimer’s disease and related type dementias.  At Blossom Grove- the care staff understands how challenging caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s and other related dementias can be.

A member of the JEA Senior Living family of centers, Blossom Grove offers a compassionate design combining assisted living with dementia care. The Blossom Grove model incorporates each individual resident’s unique life story into its memory care design. Utilizing their distinctive “Meaningful Moments®” approach, the Blossom Grove team provides a warm and meaningful assisted living environment.

Admission to Business After Hours is $5.00 per person for Chamber Members and $10 for non members,  reservations are needed.  Come prepared to network, enjoy good friends and food and make important connections. Call the Chamber office to make your reservations 793-2546.

 

Pence Construction exceeding client expectations

Pence Construction is a general contracting firm that has constructed commercial and industrial buildings throughout Southern California. In the process, they have gained a reputation for innovation, quality, and performance.

Founded in 1989, Pence Construction has experienced continued growth over the years. Their professional services include complete construction, consulting, cost budgeting and estimating, scheduling, engineering, project management, coordination and construction.

Planning and executing new construction requires two valuable resources — time and money. Being a business owner in today’s economy means your time and money are at a premium. Pence Construction has construction services to save you both.

President, Rick Pence has more than 20 years’ experience in general contracting and more 13 years at the management level. He maintains contact with the client from the biding process to the final inspection of the project.

Pence Construction’s commitment to successful Concrete Tilt-up projects include innovated thinking and quality performance. They take pride in what they build, demanding superior performance and on-time completion of projects keeping within your budget.

Problem solving skills allows the Pence team to deal with any circumstance in the building process always searching for the best techniques for the most successful results.

With a bank of several medical related projects, Pence Construction has the tools, knowledge and resources to provide an efficient, quality construction, implementing the best techniques for x-ray, special plumbing and sanitary requirements. With expertise in SSHPOD and ADA standards Pence offers professional direction and guarantees a quality product.

Whether in need of a warehouse, a manufacturing facility, a shopping center, a specialty building, or an office complex, customers know that they can depend upon Pence Construction, Inc.

To learn more about the products and services offered at Pence Construction, Inc. visit them at 1423 W, Stuart St., call Rick at 909 335-0423 or email inquiries to rick@pencecontruction.com.