Chamber to host the Annual Installation Dinner and Civics Award Ceremony in January

The Redlands Chamber of Commerce will present new directors and welcome new officers to the organization Thursday, January 13, 2011, at the Casa Loma Room, University of Redlands.

After the installation of directors and officers, attendees will be treated to the announcement of the prestigious Man and Woman of the Year and Police and Firefighter of the Year Awards. While selections are made earlier, all four awards are held in secret until the announcement that evening creating an air or excitement and surprise until the very last revelation.

Tickets are limited; reservations are necessary, $45 per person. For information about the dinner or showcase call the Chamber office at 793-2546.

Redlands Community Hospital, Beaver Medical Group and the Redlands Chamber bring 3/50 Project founder Cinda Baxter

Through the generous funding provided by RCH, Beaver Medical Group and the Redlands Chamber the dynamic founder of the 3/50 Project, Cinda Baxter, will visit Redlands February 2011, sharing her message and expertise on “Building Business from the Ground Up”. The subject of her presentation relies on the simple premise. “Pick 3 small businesses; spend $50, save your local economy.”

The 3/50 Project sprung from a simple blog post on March 2009 that went viral via social media, then exploded onto the national stage as a way to help local brick and mortar businesses reclaim consumer dollars. Featured by Consumer Reports as “Buzz of the Week” the Project has enjoyed positive coverage by the national media including the Wall Street Journal, CNN, Fox Business News and Entrepreneur.

Singled out by Inc. Magazine for her expertise in using social media to engage audiences offline, founder Cinda Baxter, shares how the Project came to be, what it’s grown into today and how you can use it to strengthen your business.

Because of the generous underwriting there will be no cost to attendees however reservations will be needed. Call the Chamber office at 793-2546 to reserve your seat to be a part of the grass root movement to focus on small businesses in Redlands.

Chamber encourages shopping in Redlands during holiday season

Keeping tax dollars in town is an important part of the equation when talking about the city’s financial well being, but more importantly shopping locally supports the local businesses, helps retain jobs, and circulates dollars in the community.

Small business employ local people local people, they support local charities and offer personal services. Local businesses patronizes local businesses, they join local service clubs and support local athletic programs.

You really can find almost anything you need here in Redlands.
We have:

  • Retail and wholesale
  • Restaurants and caterers
  • Printers, writers and designers
  • Gift shops, ice cream and toy stores
  • Bike shops and car dealers
  • Home improvement stores and maintenance servers
  • Photographers, artisans and musicians
  • Pet stores and services
  • Gourmet food and wine
  • Personal and professional services

So before you make a purchase ask yourself if you can Shop Redlands first.

REDLANDS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CALENDAR OF EVENTS DECEMBER 2010

November 19th & 20th REDLANDS CHAMBER ‘LIVE’ TV AUCTION Friday 6:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday 4:00 – 10:00 PM TUNE IN TO TIME WARNER CHANNEL 3 VERIZON CHANNEL 35

December 1(Wednesday) Government Review Committee Chamber Office 4:00 PM

December 1 (Wednesday) Open House Brockus Conservatory of Dance 342 Orange Street 5:30 PM

December 3 (Friday) RISE N SHINE REDLANDS Casa Loma Room, University of Redlands 7:00 AM

December 8 (Wednesday) Executive Board Meeting Chamber Office 7:30 AM

December 9 (Thursday) HOLIDAY MIXER Chamber Office 5 – 7:00 PM

December 15 (Wednesday) Board of Directors Chamber Office 7:30 AM

December 16 (Thursday) Ambassador Meeting Chamber Office 8:00 AM

BUSINESS TO BUSINESS DARK IN DECEMBER
November 23 (Tuesday) Business to Business Networking

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

January 13 (Thursday) ANNUAL INSTALLATION DINNER AND CIVIC AWARDS CEREMONY MAN & WOMAN OF THE YEAR Casa Loma Room, University of Redlands 6:00 PM

Chamber to host the Annual Installation Dinner and Civics Award Ceremony in January

The Redlands Chamber of Commerce will present new directors and welcome new officers to the organization Thursday, January 13, 2011, at the Casa Loma Room, University of Redlands.

After the installation of directors and officers, attendees will be treated to the announcement of the prestigious Man and Woman of the Year and Police and Firefighter of the Year Awards. While selections are made earlier, all four awards are held in secret until the announcement that evening creating an air or excitement and surprise until the very last revelation.

Tickets are limited; reservations are necessary, $45 per person. For information about the dinner or showcase call the Chamber office at 793-2546.

Welcome New Chamber Members

CALIFORNIA THEATRE
Bud Coffey
562 West 4th Street San Bernardino, CA 92401
Phone: 885-8950
Fax: 213-489- 1373
Web Site: www.californiatheatre.net

KING HOUSE DENTAL GROUP
Steve Tatevossian
529 Brookside Avenue Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 792-5000
Fax: 335-8585
www.kinghousedentalgrou.com

M. E. RAZE & ASSOCIATES
Mark Raze Beaumont, CA 92223
Phone: 714-742-3680
Fax: 851-769- 9572

PRIME LENDING
Nancy Kenny
1902 Orange Tree Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: 801-3510
Fax: 877-452-2922
Web Site: www.primelending.com

REDLANDS AYSO
Kathleen Giorgianni
P. O. Box 8487 Redlands, CA 92375
Phone: 792-3402
Web Site: www.ayso.org

Redlands Professional Firefighters Association, they get involved

Redlands Professional Firefighters Association is comprised of the brave men and women of the Redlands Fire Department who put themselves on the line to save the lives of others. But it’s not just fire fighting, its also medical care, business and residential safety, disaster preparedness, community service support, neighborhood programs and more, that these dedicated men and women commit themselves to. When you need help the Redlands Professional Firefighters are there!!

VEW Enterprises, for independence in home care

VEW Caregivers provide clients with non-medical care and companionship whenever needed. Clients are given a safe and affordable way to remain active and independent in the comfort of their home, often for longer than would otherwise be possible. Caregivers provide services in retirement communities, nursing homes, hospitals, rehabilitation centers and more. VEW gives families peace of mind knowing their loved ones are happy, healthy and well cared for.

VEW’s commitment is to offer the most qualified and professional home care providers available. They understand how important it is that caregivers are compatible with your unique needs and lifestyle.

VEW Enterprises offers is a non-medical home care agency that helps keep older adults safe, healthy and independent while living in their own home, providing and coordinating care needs and the resources necessary to maintain you or your loved one’s independence, dignity and quality of life.

VEW services many southern California areas including San Bernardino, Riverside, Orange County, San Diego and all of the Inland Empire.

Contact Tina Eyraud at 909-792-5757 for more
information.

President Elect Lehmann announces officers for 2011

One hundred and eighteen years ago Redlands business leaders joined forces at the Board of Trade and set a path for a strong, healthy, and prosperous business community and today’s business leaders are still at it. The Redlands Chamber of Commerce still provides a service for local business and professional men and women looking to improve their business and build a better community.

To assist in directing the organization to accomplish the mission to serve its members to act as an advocate of business throughout the greater Redlands area, the President Elect enlists the help of a cabinet of officers. This year those officers willing to give of their time and talent include; Paul Barich, Barich and Associates, serving as President Elect, Jim Walling, Inland Community Bank will serve as Treasurer, Larry Pyle, Community Bank will act as Vice President of Economic Development, Jeff Thalmayer, Arrow Staffing, will continue as Vice President and Jeff Sceranka will serve as Past President.

REDLANDS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CALENDAR OF EVENTS NOVEMBER 2010

November 3 (Wednesday) Government Review Committee Chamber Office 4:00 PM

November 5 (Friday) RISE N SHINE REDLANDS Casa Loma Room, University of Redlands 7:00 AM

November 10 (Wednesday) Executive Board Meeting Chamber Office 7:30 AM

November 18 (Thursday) Ambassador Meeting Chamber Office 8:00 AM

November 19th & 20th REDLANDS CHAMBER ‘LIVE’ TV AUCTION Friday 6:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday 4:00 – 10:00 PM TUNE IN TO TIME WARNER CHANNEL 3 VERIZON CHANNEL 35

November 23 (Tuesday) Business to Business Networking PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF LOCATION: FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 100 Cajon Street Redlands, CA 12:00 Noon

UPCOMING EVENTS
December 9, 2010 HOLIDAY MIXER Chamber Office 5 – 7 PM