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Alhambra Chamber of Commerce eNewsletter August 2012
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AROUND ALHAMBRA | |
Alhambra Chamber of Commerce
104 S. First St., Alhambra, CA 91801 Tel: 626 282-8481
Fax: 626 282-5596
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Executive Committee
President:
Valarie Gomez, West San Gabriel Valley YMCA
Vice President:
Dana Cop, AT&T, Inc.
Immediate Past President:
Mark Paulson, Anthony Venti Realtors
At-Large Members:
Walter Tang, Superior Scientific
Frank Chen, Law Offices of Frank W. Chen
Carmelita Haltom
Victoria Deise-Wilson,
The Alhambra
John Chappell
Oriana Chan, Wells Fargo Bank
Iris Lai, Alhambra Hospital Medical Center
Lee Lieberg, Dilbeck Realty
Susanne Passantino, Allied Waste Services
Joe Pavon, Al's Towing
Chuck Reyes
Marissa Castro-Salvati,
Southern California Edison
Helen Romero-Shaw, So. California Gas Company
Lorraine Simpson, Credit Union of Southern California
Dr. David Snyder, Optometrist
Joanna Vargas, The Fit Factor Studio
Paul Yao, CAL Counties Title
Executive Director/Editor: Owen Guenthard
Membership/Advertising Sales: Stan Yonemoto
Business Outreach: Sharon Gibbs
Copy Editor: Dulcy Jenkins
Secretary: Irma Hernandez
Office Assistant: Rosemarie Valerio
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Stay Connected
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Contributions Welcome
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Do you have an announcement about your business?
Is your business offering a special promotion?
Is your business involved in a charitable event that you would like to publicize?
Do you have any short business articles or tips that you would like to share?
Have you made a successful business connection with another Chamber member that you would like to tell us about?
This newsletter's goal is to keep the members of the Chamber informed and connected. We would appreciate any business related article, announcement, event, or business connection about you and your business. Send your items to Irma Hernandez: ihernandez@alhambrachamber.org or to Dulcy Jenkins djenkins@alhambrachamber.org.
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OUR COMMITMENT
TO YOUR BUSINESS
As a member of the Alhambra Chamber of Commerce, you are aligned with more than 450 other businesses and individuals in an organization that is working to strengthen the long-term economic vitality of its members and the community. You will find that many of our specialized services have been designed to meet your needs. Be sure to put them to work for you today!
- Increased contact with prospective clients and customers;
- Positions on legislative issues of major importance to the business community;
- Public/private partnerships with City Hall and the Alhambra School District;
- A sound business voice to service organizations and the community;
- Personal and business development;
- Advertising and marketing opportunities
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Upcoming Events
Reminder! | Saturday, August 18 -25
4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
3rd Annual Hot Spot
Alhambra Renaissance Corner
1 E. Main St. at Garfield Ave.
For more info please see poster in this newsletter or contact: downtownalhambra@yahoo.com
Visit Downtown Alhambra website for events and activities around our city.
Saturday, August 18
4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Business Expo & Hot Spot
Renaissance Theater Plaza
Main Street at Garfield Avenue
Alhambra, 91801
For more info call the Chamber at 626-282-8481
Wednesday, August 22
5:30 - 97:30 p.m.
Square Dance Mixer
Co-sponsored by: Tri-Star Vending, Republic Services
and the Alhambra Chamber
of Commerce.
Location: Tri-Star Vending
690 S. Date Ave.,
Alhambra, 91803
For more info call the Chamber at 626-282-8481
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Help for Small Businesses
The Small Business Administration recently announced an initiative to help small businesses expand and create jobs. As part of the initiative and to increase access to capital for America's small businesses, the maximum loan amount for the Small Business Administration's Small Loan Advantage will increase from $250,000 to $350,000. The Small Business Administration is an independent federal government agency that provides a variety of support services to small businesses. Visit www.sba.gov, or contact the Small Business Administration Los Angeles District Office at 818-552-3201 for additional information on business counseling and training, government contracting opportunities, SBA-backed loans, and other programs
and services.
Classic Car Show
every third Wednesday
through October,
5 p.m. to dark
201 W. Main St.
Alhambra, 91801
For car show information, call
Mr. Chappell at 626-483-9522
Doing Business Just Got Easier with e.Reg
Electronic Registration
& More
One application will start the process for the permit, licenses and accounts you need. Seller's permits are free but some licenses and accounts
require a fee.
click on the eReg button. Register with the Board of Equalization (BOE) to get started.
Election Day is Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Register to Vote. Have you moved? Need a voters application? Pick up your application at The Alhambra Chamber of Commerce.
104 S. First Street.
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Membership & Advertising: If you would like to become a member of the Alhambra Chamber of Commerce or advertise in Around Alhambra, please call us at 626-282-8481 |
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Executive Director's Message
CHAMBER LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS
The Alhambra Chamber of Commerce board of directors, under the direction of newly installed President Valarie Gomez, will expand the involvement of the Governmental Affairs Committee early in the
2012-13 fiscal year.
With a weakened economy and uncertainty regarding taxes and medical costs, the California business community will have a lot to be concerned about as they wind down a very difficult year and construct their business plans for 2013. As a result of these concerns, the Alhambra Chamber of Commerce will be looking to its Governmental Affairs Committee for input and recommendations as the Chamber formulates positions on a number of proposed legislative and ballot propositions.
The purpose of the Governmental Affairs Committee is to provide direction to the Chamber Board of Directors in the development of positions on legislation and other public policy issues. The Governmental Affairs Committee meets monthly on the fourth Tuesday, at 9 a.m. in the board room of the Chamber while the California legislature is in session. At most monthly meetings, the committee receives input from representatives from our local elected officials - U.S. House of Representatives, State Senate, State Assembly, County Board of Supervisors, and City Council.
All Chamber members are welcome to participate, and their input is important in assisting the Chamber's development of positions on legislation and other public policy issues. When in session, meeting dates and times are posted on our community calendar and published in the Around Alhambra. If you are interested, please contact Irma Hernandez at the Chamber 626-282-8481 or ihernandez@alhambrachamber.org
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Alhambra Chamber Very Special Events
Tournament of Roses Luncheon: Tuesday, Dec. 4
TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT(S), PHONE THE
Alhambra Chamber of Commerce at 626-282-8481
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It's All About Networking
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AUGUST
After Hours Square Dance Mixer
Wednesday, August 22
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Co-sponsored by
Alhambra Chamber of Commerce,
Tri-Star Vending & Republic Services
at
Tri-Star Parking Lot
690 S. Date Ave., Alhambra
626-282-5044
For more information call: Alhambra Chamber - 626-282-8481
Tri-Star Vending - 626-282-5044
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Ambassador of the Month
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Why Be an Ambassador?
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Jeanerette Legaux
West San Gabriel Valley
YMCA
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I became an Ambassador through volunteering for an Alhambra Chamber event. I really enjoy being a part of this great city in this fashion because as an Ambassador, one of our duties at events is to meet and greet the guests. It is a pleasure and an honor meeting various city officials from our city as well as business owners and their teams and volunteer office holders in the community. This city has a real working sense of community, and I appreciate the opportunity to be a part of it.
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Alhambra Downtown August Hot Spot!
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3rd Annual Alhambra Chamber Business Expo
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For more info phone the Alhambra Chamber at 626-282-8481
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Business Member of the Month
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John and Chris add Fosselman's touch to time honored
ice cream making process at Alhambra landmark
Fosselman's Ice Cream Co.
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What's cool? Handmade Fosselman's Ice Cream!
There aren't many people who haven't visited Fosselman's Ice Cream Company and enjoyed Fosselman's handmade ice cream.
Family-owned Fosselman's, 1824 W. Main St., has received many awards and commendations from Los Angeles County, Los Angeles City, state of California officials, etc. It has been showcased on Huell Houser's TV show, and their ice cream has won the Los Angeles County Fair Gold Medal more times than can be counted. Fosselman's ice cream is featured in many restaurants in the Los Angeles area, and food critics have honored Fosselman's for offering the best ice cream.
On Fosselman's Web site, www.fosselmans.com, you will find listed
no less than 56 flavors of ice cream, 20 flavors of sherbets and sorbets, and 7 flavors of frozen yogurt. That's 83 reasons to visit Fosselman's.
Fosselman's features a traditional soda fountain. Ice cream favorites include Dutch chocolate, cookies & cream, pistachio, banana walnut, espresso, cookie dough, toffee, spumoni, green tea, rum raisin, and
some unusual flavors like taro and sweet corn. Seasonal flavors include pumpkin, egg nog, tutti fruitti, cinnamon, fresh peach, date, rootbeer, black walnut, licorice, and Irish coffee. You can even pick up a
half gallon to go.
Refreshing sherbet and sorbet flavors include crushed pineapple sherbet, green apple sorbet, strawberry sorbet, mango sorbet, and watermelon sorbet.
Fosselman's was founded in 1919 in Iowa by a young man in the soft drink business, Christian Anthony Fosselman. It became an Alhambra institution in 1941. It is under the leadership of Fosselman's grandsons, Chris and John, and the premium ice cream continues to be made with the same family recipes that use no preservatives. Their goal is to make the best ice cream possible. The results speak for themselves.
Fosselman's also features a variety of candy: chocolate malt balls, chocolate gummy bears, lemon drops, licorice pastis, gumballs, jawbreakers, jelly beans, and good, old-fashioned salt water taffy,
with flavors including peppermint, cinnamon, and licorice swirl.
For more information about Fosselman's Ice Cream Company,
phone 626-282-6533.
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Welcome our new Chamber members!
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Chadwick, Hwu & Huang LLp
200 S. Garfield Ave. #105
Alhambra, CA 91801
626-539-5377
www.chhllp.com
Chadwick, Hwu & Huang, LLP is located in the heart of Alhambra, California and provides high-quality legal services for all of Southern California. When you call Chadwick, Hwu & Huang, LLP, you have the comfort and security that you will be getting the knowledge and expertise of three attorneys working on your case for the price of one.
Call for your free consultation today.
CSC Tire & Auto Service, Inc.
2101 W. Valley Blvd.
Alhambra, CA 91803
626 281-2501
www.csctires.com
Family owned and operated high performance tire & wheel dealer since 1975. We are your local suspension and
wheel alignment experts! We lower and raise sport compacts to classic muscle cars.
Poprock Academy
11 S. Second Streeet
Alhambra, CA 91801
Poprockacademy.com
Music knows no borders. PopRock Academy aims to create genuine, versatile and well-rounded musicians and their audience through a comprehensive music curriculum.
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Thank you for your Chamber renewals and continued support!
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Alhambra Public Library Foundation
101 S. First St.
Alhambra, CA 91801
626 570-5079
Member since 2006
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First United Methodist Church
9 N. Almansor St.
Alhambra, CA 91801
626 289-4258
Member since 2000
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State Farm Insurance
1226 E. Main St.
Alhambra, CA 91801
626 576-1040
Member since 2008
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Allied Waste Services
9200 Glenoaks Blvd.
Sun Valley, CA 91352
818 974-5136
Member since 1995
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Havana House Cigars & Lounge
133 W. Main St.
Alhambra, CA 91801
626 576-0547
Member since 2001
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The Boiling Crab #2
33 W. Main St.
Alhambra, CA 91801
626 300-5898
Member since 2010
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Atherton Baptist Homes
214 S. Atlantic Blvd.
Alhambra, CA 91801
626 289-4178
Member since 1993
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Luckman Fine Arts Complex
California State University
5151 State University Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90032
323-343-6616
Member since 2000
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Tri-Star Vending
690 S. Date Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91803
626 282-5044
Member since 1998
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Carroll's Brake Service
2360 West Main St.
Alhambra, CA 91801
626 281-0993
Member since 2009
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Mega Liquor #8
2020 W. Valley Blvd.
Alhambra, CA 91801
626 282-7070
Member since 2007
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Volkswagen Alhambra
1811 W. Main St.
Alhambra, CA 91801
626 407-0500
Member since 2010
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Comerica Bank
824 Fair Oaks Ave.
So. Pasadena, CA 91030
626 799-6432
Member since 2011
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Midas Auto Service
2100 W. Valley Blvd.
Alhambra, CA 91801
626 289-6113
Member since 1993
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Wahib's Middle East Restaurant
910 E. Main St.
Alhambra, CA 91801
626 281-1006
Member since 2007
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St. Thomas More School
2510 S. Fremont Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91803
626 284-5778
Member since 2004
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