AUG 2013 – A. K. Smiley Library Offers A to Z Databases

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Thanks to the A. K. Smiley Library’s endowment fund, library cardholders now have access to A to Z databases, a premier reference and marketing database. The simple, user-friendly, solution provides detail on every business and every household with the U.S. This powerful database is a great tool for job seekers, small business owners, entrepreneurs, students, marketing researchers, career counselors, as well as the curious. Patrons can search for businesses by zip code and industry to find detailed information on their target audience. There is also a people search function that enables users to search multiple public domain records simultaneously garnering powerful results.  Search by multiple limits including geography, business size & type, length of home ownership, and household income.  Access this database from your home or business today by visiting the below website.  All you need is an A.K. Smiley Library Card Number to start using this database today. http://www.akspl.org/services/electronic/

AUG 2013 – Chamber Members Renewing in July 2013

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Redlands Chamber Thanks you of your continued support:
 
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
June Patterson
6355 Riverside Avenue
Riverside, CA  92506
Phone:  951-300-1209
 
ARROYO VISTA APARTMENTS
Monika Pietsch
1444 Orange Avenue, #69
Redlands, CA  92373
Phone:  335-9970
 
BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS
Joyce Beauregard
663 New York Street
Redlands, CA  92374
Phone:  793-4211
 
BILL & WAGS, INC.
Lloyd Ware
945 W. Brockton Avenue
Redlands, CA  92373
Phone:  798-4863
 
CITRUS VALLEY PLUMBING
Jill Riley
Redlands, CA  92374
Phone:  792-5461
 
DOCUMEDIA GROUP
Jim Nolin
384 Los Robles Crest
Redlands, CA  92373
Phone:  792-9595
 
FIDELITY FIRE, INC.
Oscar Herrera
P. O. Box 1243
Redlands, CA  92373
Phone:  528-9360
 
FOX EVENT CENTER
Suzanne Strauss
123 Cajon Street
Redlands, CA  92373
Phone:  792-3888
 
GEOFFREY H. HOPPER & ASSOCIATES, A.P.C.
Geoffrey H. Hopper
645 Brookside Avenue
Redlands, CA   92373
Phone:  798-9800
 
GREGORY W. BRITTAIN, ATTORNEY AT LAW
Gregory Brittain
707 Brookside Avenue
Redlands, CA  92373
Phone:  335-7335
 
HOME INSTEAD SENIOR CARE
Kim Hicken
1430 E. Cooley #120
Colton, CA  92324
Phone:  370-0343
 
INLAND EMPIRE 66ERS BASEBALL
Adam Franey
280 South “E” Street
San Bernardino, CA  92401
Phone:  888-9922
 
JULIAN AUGUST SALON
Lupe & Manuel Voss
147 E. Vine #35
Redlands, CA  92373
Phone:  792-1872
 
LAW OFFICE OF RICHARD BAWDEN
Mary Bawden
300 E. State Street, Suite 430
Redlands, CA  92373
Phone:  792-0222
 
MISSION COMMONS RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
Kelly Bissland
10 Terracina Blvd.
Redlands, CA  92373
Phone:  793-8691
 
MORLEY WATER IMPROVEMENT SYSTEMS
Michael Morley
612 Texas Street
Redlands, CA  92374
Phone:  793-2359
 
PACIFIC WESTERN BANK
Brent Coats
218 E. State Street
Redlands, CA  92373
Phone:  798-3611
 
PARTY PLUS, INC.
Randy Rozema
24831 Redlands Blvd
Loma Linda, CA  92354
Phone:  796-3388
 
PAUL PRADO PHOTOGRAPHY
Paul Prado
Redlands, CA  92374
Phone:  816-0318
 
POWELL & SPAFFORD, LLP
Jessie Powell
P. O. Box 8847
Redlands, CA  92375
Phone:  885-7721
 
REDLANDS FAMILY DENTAL CENTER
Dr. Tadha
1461 Ford Street, Suite 101
Redlands, CA  92373
Phone:  793-0111
 
RUSS HUSTON REAL ESTATE
Russ Huston
312 Brookside Avenue
Redlands, CA  92373
Phone:  793-2748
 
SIZZLER RESTAURANT
Arturo Silva
110 W. Redlands Blvd
Redlands, CA  92373
Phone:  792-3579
 
SMS SECURITY, INC.
Joseph Christensen
112 E. Olive Avenue
Redlands, CA  92373
Phone:  307-1007
 
THE ROCHFORD FOUNDATION-BURRAGE
MANSION
Ellen Timothy
1205 W. Crescent Avenue
Redlands, CA  92373
Phone:  793-5251
 
THE UNFORGETTABLES FOUNDATION
Tim Evans
345 W. Pearl Avenue, Suite 230
Redlands, CA   92374
Phone:  951-680-9996
 
TLC PET SITTING
Christine O’Hagan
Mentone, CA  92359
Phone:  226-2916
 
URBAN ENVIRONS
Patrick Meyer
1345 Fountain Place
Redlands, CA  92373
Phone:  798-4446
 
WATSON LAND COMPANY
Jennifer Johnson
2010 So. Wilmington Avenue, Suite 400
Carson, CA  90745
Phone:  310-522-8788
 
ZACK’S HANDS
Zack Zacharias
17 South 5th Street
Redlands, CA  92373
Phone:  648-8345
 
 
 
 
 

AUG 2013 – New Chamber Members In July 2013

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Redlands Chamber Welcomes New Chamber Members:
 
ADVANCED OFFICE SERVICES – IMAGING PLUS
Shenise McCoy
9333 Fairway View Place, #102
Rancho Cucamonga, CA  91730
Phone:  877-547-9400 ext 263
www.goadvanced.com
 
ALFARO CATERING
Pat Alfaro
Victorville, CA  92392
Phone:  714-614-4504
www.alfarocatering.com
 
DR. FLORES FAMILY DENTAL OFFICE
Dr. Jesus A. Flores
1585 W. Redlands Blvd
Redlands, CA  92373
Phone:  792-0071
Web Site:  www.redlandspreciousmiles.com
 
EMPLOYMENT & COMMUNITY OPTIONS
Desiree Rivera
2601 No. Del Rosa Avenue
San Bernardino, CA  92404
Phone:  475-9503 Ext 100
Web Site:  www.communityoptions.org
 
NEW-U SOCAL
Eliane Van Horn
P. O. Box 1294
Yucaipa, CA  92399
Phone:  797-5338
Web Site:  www.number15.inf
 
REDLANDS MAGAZINE OF VALUES – DP PUBLISHING
Dee Polovina
8780 19th Street, Suite 215
Alta Loma, CA  9101
Phone:  509-2697
 
SLEEP NUMBER STORE
Ernie Essner
1271 Alabama
Redlands, CA  92374
Phone:  792-0195
Web Site: www.sleepnumber.com
 
SOLARMAX RENEWABLE ENERGY PROVIDER, INC.
Marvin Jimenez
1329 Barton Road
Redlands, CA  92373
Phone:  951-530-5802
Web Site:  www.solarmaxtech.com
 
STARR-AL INC, LIMOUSINE SERVICE
Carla Rodriquez
384 E. Orange Show Road
San Bernardino, CA  92408
Phone:  796-8079
Web Site:  www.starr-al.com
 
TOTALLY MATHEMATICS
David Begley
420 Missouri Court, Suite B
Redlands, CA  92373
Phone:  792-8000
 
WELLS FARGO BANK, NA
Maria Ceballos
220 East State Street
Redlands, CA  92373
Phone:  793-2955
Web Site:  www.wellsfargo.com
 
WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE
Mike Thomas
1457 Ford Street, Suite 104D
Redlands, CA  92373
Phone:  307-1101
Web Site:  www.mikethomas.com
 
WHITAKER GENERAL CONTRACTING, INC.
Stan Whitaker
Redlands, CA  92374
Phone:  801-4745
Web Site:  www.whitakergeneralcontracting.com

 

AUG 2013 – Can You Buy It In Redlands?

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By shopping Redlands first we take control of our own destiny. Local services provide jobs and tax revenue for “our” community. Local property taxes pay city workers. What better way to help our school district, than support businesses and individuals that pay for it.

Before you make a purchase ask yourself if you could buy locally first? Your business is appreciated locally!

Top five reasons to Shop Redlands First:

1. Community Well-Being

Local businesses build strong neighborhoods by sustaining communities, linking neighbors, and by contributing more to local schools and causes.

2. Keeping Dollars in the Local Economy

When shopping locally, you simultaneously create jobs, fund more city services through sales tax, invest in neighborhood improvement and promote community development.

3. Job and Wages

Local businesses create local jobs.

4. Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship fuels America’s economic innovation and prosperity, and serves as a key means for families to move out of low-wage jobs and into the middle class.

5. Environmental Sustainability

Local stores help to sustain vibrant, business districts

 

Support our local businesses and Shop Redlands First …it pays!

 

JUL 2013 – Get “Glowing” At The Chamber Night Light Run

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Don’t want to wake up at the crack of dawn… brave the cold chill of the morning and push through that same old drone of an early morning 5K then it’s time to brighten your spirits with a glow in the dark at the Chamber Night Light Run ……It’s positively electrifying….. the brand new…. can’t believe my eyes….who would’a thunk……Chamber Night Light Run….. is coming to Redlands with a surge of electric lights, color and sound…Saturday, December 14th!!!
That’s right…. For those brave enough to venture out under the cover of darkness but bathed in the rays of the lazar light show in the center of town….
 
You head out on the course bedazzled with your glow in the dark necklace radiant with color ….bedecked in your own stunning, even shocking creation …the starter’s gun sends you coursing through the streets of Redlands ….. hundreds of twinkling lights guide you along the way….. over hill and dale, rounding corners marked by lighted ropes and cheering crowds….ablaze with lights ….
 
Like a fire fly in a darken sky you sparkle, twinkle and glimmer as you head around each glittering curve making your way to the light show that beacons at the finish line in downtown ……
 
But the night isn’t over…. downtown restaurants, bars, and shops are all at the ready to embrace the athletes of extraordinary talent….. glowing in the victory of the first ever Chamber Night Light Run.
 
So plug in….and turn on…..it’s positively electrifying at a 5K Light Run, Saturday, December 14th….BE CURRENT!!!! GET LIT IN REDLANDS AT THE FIRST EVER CHAMBER NIGHT LIGHT RUN!
 
Call the Chamber office for more information….793-2546.

JUL 2013 – President’s Article by Daney Bachiu

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I love history. It was my favorite subject in school. On July 4th, I usually reread the Declaration of Independence (ok, not all of it, but the first few pages) When I go to the fireworks at the U of R, I get all lump-throated and teary eyed as they play all those patriotic songs. This year, I decided to reread the history leading up to the Declaration of Independence. I am amazed at the correlation between then and now. Then as now, we have a governing body that makes all the rules. Then, was a Monarchy, King George III.  Now, we have Washington DC. Then as now, there is a huge debt that the governing body is trying to get paid. Then, it was the war debt from the 7 Year War with France. Now it’s a multi-trillion dollar debt caused by a government out of control. Then as now, the ruling party is taxing the masses in order to pay off said debt. Then as now, “we the people” have no representation in this taxation. But wait you say, we DO have elected officials who represent us. Do they really? True, we elect them, but they do not represent the majority of the American people. Unless you hold the purse strings to a huge money filled purse, you might get a pat on the back, or a form letter thanking you for your concern, but little more.

The fact is, our elected representatives are only going to do what gets them elected or re-elected, and if that means ignoring the will of the majority in favor of an affluent minority then so be it. Then as now, those in power heap on tax after tax, law after law, crushing the American people.

Then, there were 7 Acts passed in a 10 year time span that gravely affected the Colonists.

1764, The Sugar Tax (OMG! who says history doesn’t repeat)
1765 The Stamp Act,
1765 The Quartering Act,
1766 The Declaratory Act,
1767 The Townshend Act,
1773 The Tea Act
and 1774 The Intolerable Acts.
 
Now, there are so many Federal laws, that after a 2 hour search I could only come up with the fact that there are  23,000 pages of Federal laws. The Council of State Governments in Lexington Kentucky reports that 14,227 laws were passed in 2010. This is an average of 284 laws per state.  California takes the prize for the most with 745 laws passed and this was a slow year! (It is usually upwards of 1000). This last “then and now”, is sadly, worlds apart. Then we had a citizenry that rebelled against an unfair and unjust ruling party. They said, Enough! and did something about it.
 
Now, we are apathetic, the majority of us don’t even vote…shame on us! Oh, the American people nowadays, we still get riled and we still get mad. We complain to family, friends and neighbors, we might even attend a City Council meeting to voice an opinion. And then, the majority of us drop the ball, put on our comfy slippers, turn on the TV and forget all about what we were upset about and think it all just goes away. We all know it doesn’t go away, something else just comes along to take its place and off we go on another tangent.
 
If you do not like the Government and what it is doing, don’t get mad at the politicians, it’s not their fault. We have exactly the kind of government we deserve, because we do NOTHING to hold our politicians accountable.  Every law that passes that adversely affects us, our loved ones, our businesses, and our freedom is OUR fault because we allow it to happen by doing nothing. The saddest, most dangerous and biggest threat to our country and our freedom is that we are
setting this horrible example for our children and grandchildren. They see us do doing nothing to change what is wrong and they will follow in our footsteps, getting mad, getting vocal, and doing nothing.
 
For the sake of generations to come, pick something you want changed,  it doesn’t have to be earthshattering, and act upon it. Keep on it until you actually see the change happening. Make sure your children or grandchildren see your actions and perhaps participate in your endeavors. This is such a tremendous legacy to give them, knowing they have the power to effect change in this world. Or, we can keep doing nothing and 2 or 3 generations down the road, they will be celebrating July 4th as “Picnic in the Park Day” and nothing more. God Bless America, Land that I Love. She really needs our love.

 

JUL 2013 – City News by Council Member Bob Gardner

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If it’s summer it must be time to consider the City of Redlands budget.   This year we finished our work on the 2013-2014 city budget June 4, much earlier than other cities.   Our budget discussion included meetings with our city manager and department heads, and review of several options for both increasing and decreasing spending.

Details on the final budget approved by the City Council are available on our city website.   From my perspective, the budget meets what I call “The Big Four” criteria I use to create a good and responsible budget.  First, it is balanced, meaning we are not spending more than the revenue we anticipate receiving during the fiscal year.  Put another way, we are living within our means.  Second, we are not using any funds from our General Fund reserves.  This is important because we need to continue to build our reserves for future security and for insurance for unforeseen events.   Third, we are not using any loans from other funds to balance the General Fund in this budget.   We have reduced the loans outstanding to the General Fund, and I hope we make more progress in reducing loan balances generally as we look to future year budgets.  Finally, we have no tax increases in this budget.   This is good for our residents who of course do not want any tax increases.  More discussion will be needed in the future as to how the city will expand its revenue base beyond economic growth to pay for needed improvements, especially infrastructure.

I am pleased that we have been able to get this budget approved on time and that it provides the necessary services and programs to keep our city a great place to live, work, and play.   I welcome any input on our city budget from residents and business owners.

JUL 2013 – CHAMBER OFFERS DISCOUNTED KRIKORIAN MOVIE TICKETS

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As the cost of just about everything continues to rise, one of the added values of Chamber membership is the ability to escape into the world of movie magic at discounted prices. In partnership with Krikorian Theatres the Redlands 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.

Tickets are available at the Chamber office for members only during normal office hours, Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM (closed 12 –1). Each ticket is $8.00 each (Cash or Check Only Please). For large orders call in advance to insure there are adequate tickets available. (909) 793-2546

Discounted movie tickets; another benefit of chamber membership!!

JUL 2013 – MEMBER PROFILE – Bill & Wag’s, Inc.

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Bill & Wag’s Inc. is a well-established towing and recovery company that is centrally located to the Inland Empire / Greater Los Angeles Metro Area. With over 40 years of experience, a fleet of over 30 pieces of equipment, and locations in Pomona, Ontario, and Redlands they are one of the largest companies in the Inland Empire.

Bill & Wag’s offers services ranging from lock-outs, tire changes, jumpstarts, roadside repairs and more.

Their light-duty service fleet has a capacity up to 10,000 lbs. handling your everyday cars, trucks, and vans. They are fully equipped with ratcheting tie downs and binders for the safe delivery of all your transport needs. While their medium-duty services has the ability to tow Tractors, Mobile Homes, Box Trucks, Construction Trailers, and Yard Goats.

Bill and Wag’s specializes in prompt, courteous service for dealerships, private property impounds and small fleets. Quality matters. They continue to invest in the latest designs of towing equipment in order to provide you with the best in safe, prompt towing and recovery. Even the best maintained equipment can experience a breakdown, costing you time and money.
Professional training is ongoing at Bill & Wag’s. All of their drivers undergo continual industry-sponsored and certified instruction to match their skills to their modern equipment. Customers benefit from the resulting higher standard of courteous, skilled care when their valuable equipment is at risk.

Their heavy duty tow trucks haul most large vehicles including tractor trailers, school buses, dump trucks, motor homes, mobile cranes, construction equipment, straight trucks, fire and emergency trucks.

With their extensive fleet of heavy wreckers, they will go anywhere at any-time to rescue your equipment. They understand that when a truck in your fleet is disabled, your bottom line is at risk. Their heavy duty tow trucks haul most large vehicles including tractor trailers, school buses, dump trucks, motor homes, mobile cranes, construction equipment, straight trucks, fire and emergency trucks. After providing towing service for over 45 years to The Inland Empire, Bill &Wags Inc. knows the importance of getting our customers trucks back on the road.

They also provide emergency recovery, load shifts, bridge jobs, rollovers, pick up and
storage of tractor trailers. This and ongoing relationships in the trucking industry has allowed us to become the provider of choice in the Inland Empire for several large scale trucking companies and a host of owner operators.

Their business consists includes contracts with law enforcement agencies, to services they provide to the general public and private sectors including  private property impounds, auto dealers, body shops, fleet and national accounts.
Bill & Wag’s is the place where you can get all your work completed whether it is preventive maintenance, a BIT/DOT inspection, a clutch or transmission, wheel seals or suspension work. Their goal is to complete all your repairs on the same day.
They offer a secure yard to leave your load while you have your truck or trailer repaired. They provide complete truck repair and maintenance services including the following:

  • Complete Engine Work
  • Differential & Drivelines
  • Air Conditioning
  • Welding & Fabrication
  • Transmission
  • Suspension
  • Electrical Updates & Diagnostics

The Redlands office is located at 945 W. Brockton Ave. For more information about services provided by Bill & Wag’s Inc. call 798-4863 or visit www.billandwags.com

 

JUL 2013 – Covered California Announces Plans and Rates for 2014

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Covered California, the State insurance exchange, announced 13 diverse health insurance plans that will be available in January 2014, State wide. The tenative selection of health plans is subject to a rate review by the state regulators.

The rates submitted for review for the 2014 individual market ranged from two percent above, to 29% below, the 2013 average premium for small employer plans in California’s most populous regions. The 2014 products include doctor visits, prescriptions, hospital stays including a maximum out of poket cost of $6,350.

Once plans are approved by state regulators, Covered California will sign contracts and begin the work of enrolling hundreds of thousands of Californians in the plans. In the Riverside, San Bernardino areas only five plans will be available for individual policies, including, Kaiser, Health Net, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield, and Molina Healthcare.

Every health plan designed a custom network for Covered California. Negotiations included a review of each plan’s rates, their mix of hospitals, physicians and other providers and their contingency plans for expanding networks in the event that more consumers sign up than expected.

The current list of insurers is for individual policies only. Covered California will announce its options for small businesses to buy health insurance