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Alhambra Chamber of Commerce eNewsletter February 2013
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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
Dr. David Snyder, Optometrist
Evike Chang, Evike.com
Helen Romero-Shaw, So. California Gas Company
Iris Lai, Alhambra Hospital Medical Center
Joanna Vargas, The Fit Factor Studio
Joe Pavon, Al's Towing
Lee Lieberg, LandZ Real Estate
Lorraine Simpson, Credit Union of Southern California
Marissa Castro-Salvati,
Southern California Edison
Oriana Chan, Wells Fargo Bank
Robert Fukui, High Point Marketing
Susanne Passantino, Allied Waste Services
Todd Sakamoto, The Mailbox Shop
Victoria Deise-Wilson,
The Alhambra
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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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!
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Saturday, February 16
10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
22nd Annual Lunar New Year Celebration!
Valley Blvd., Garfield to Almansor Street, Alhambra
Thursday, February 21
Lunch & Learn
12 noon - 1:30 p.m.
Alhambra Chamber
Hosted by: Team NuVision/
Remax Elite
104 S. First St.
Alhambra 91801
Limited seating, members are free, non-members $15.00.
RSVP 626-828-8481
February Mixer
Wednesday, February 23
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
La Parrilla Mexicana Restaurant
2938 W. Valley Blvd.
Alhambra 91803
Friday, March 1
5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
First Friday - March Madness
Replaces the Mosaic ArtWalk,
Arts & Crafts, breakdance contest.
Alhambra Renaissance Corner
1 E. Main St. at Garfield Ave.
Alhambra 91801
For more information,
please contact:
website for events and activities around our city.
For more info, please phone
626-282-5767
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Congratulations!
Milestone Business Anniversaries Congratulations!
Celebrating 71 years!
1942 - 2013
A.S. Rogers
Income Tax Service
529 W. Main Street
Alhambra, CA 91801
626-282-2156
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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 Board Member of the Month
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What are the Duties of a Chamber of Commerce
Board Member?
The Chamber of Commerce Board consists of 21 Board Members. The responsibilities include attending the monthly Board meetings, supporting the President and his/her goals, approving the Chamber's operating budget and attending the monthly mixers and events.
 | Mark Paulson
Immediate Past President |
A Board Member must be a Chamber member in good standing, either as an individual or the representative of a business. The term of office is three years, and can be extended up to five terms.
Additionally, there is an Executive Board made up of the President, Secretary Treasurer, Immediate Past President and three Board Members at large.
Serving on the Chamber Board gives one a greater insight into the operations of the Chamber and a voice in the direction the Chamber of Commerce takes. After all, the Alhambra Chamber of Commerce belongs to all of the Membership and we should be activity involved.
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Alhambra Chamber Upcoming Special Events
Taste of Alhambra: Sunday, June 2 Business Expo: Saturday, July 20 Installation Dinner: Friday, July 26 Tournament of Roses Luncheon: Tuesday, Dec. 3
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PHONE THE
Alhambra Chamber of Commerce at 626-282-8481
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Wells Fargo Alhambra Main Branch
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Welcome Week
Everybody can use a little financial guidance right now,
so stop by and meet the helpful bankers at our new Alhambra Main store during our welcome week.
February 18 - 23, 2013
701 E. Main St.
Alhambra, CA 91801, 626-293-7305
Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Here's what we have planned for you:
Monday, Feburary 18, Education day
Tuesday, February 19, Retirement day
Wednesday, February 20, Small Business day
Thursday, Feburary 21, Homeowners day
Friday, February 22, Insurance day
Saturday, February 23 - GRAND OPENING DAY!
A family friendly community celebration for the opening of a new
Wells Fargo LEED-certified location in Downtown Alhambra. Featuring visual and interview opportunities including:
* Lunar New Year lion dancers and promotions
* Stage coach photo opportunities
* Mural unveiling and more!
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It's All About Networking
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People do business with people they know.
The Alhambra Chamber of Commerce makes it easy to meet new business contacts every month at its Business After Hours Mixers.
These networking events attract 50-100 people who are ready
to make new connections.
Wednesday, February 27
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Members: 10.00, Non-members: 15.00
Hosted by
2938 W. Valley Blvd., Alhambra, 91803
(2 blocks west of Fremont Ave.)
626-289-2412
Please join us for our February Mixer at one of Alhambra's finest Mexican restaurants. La Parrilla is a great place to eat Mexican food and delicious seafood. They also sell beer, wine, and margaritas. The chef and staff welcome new and returning customers by preparing authentic Mexican entrees such as enchiladas, fajitas, quesadillas, burritos, and nachos all cooked to excellence and served in a gorgeous atmosphere,
just like in sunny Mexico.
For more Mixer information call: Alhambra Chamber - 626-282-8481
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Lunch & Learn
3rd Thursday of the month
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Thursday, February 21, noon - 1:30 p.m.
Hosted by
Team NuVision/Remax Elite
"Group/Employee Benefits for Today's Economy"
The purpose of this new Chamber program is to provide information and educational seminars that are relevant to starting, operating, managing and growing our member businesses.
The cost of the program is free to Chamber members and a modest $15.00 charge for non-members. A complimentary lunch is included. We suggest early reservations due to
limited seating.
For more information or to RSVP, please call the Alhambra Chamber
at 626-282-8481.
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Lunar New Year Celebration
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It's Tax Time!
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Here's a list of our professional Accountant/CPA members
Alhambra Tax Center
1009 E. Main St., Alhambra 91801 - 626-282-1084
A.S. Rogers Income Tax Service
529 W. Main St., Alhambra 91801 - 626-282-2156
Brown, Lloyd & Stevenson
15 S. Chapel Ave., Alhambra 91801, 626-289-5273
California Prime Accountancy
100 E. Huntington Dr., Suite #101, Alhambra 91801 - 626-642-0376
Zurita, CPA
200 South Garfield Ave., Suite #318, Alhambra 91801 - 213-505-3029
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Business Member of the Month
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Kelly Tool & Manufacturing owner La Bron Burdette and some of the
many products manufactured by Kelly Tool
Kelly Tool & Manufacturing produces quality through
good times and bad
Throughout the last decade, not many industries have been through as hard times as the manufacturing sector. So it may surprise many that inside a 10,000 square foot warehouse at 433 S. Palm Ave., one Alhambra company has been stamping away for more than 50 years manufacturing parts that keep commercial businesses going. "We manufacture brackets, roller assemblies, springs, backup plates, hinges-all things that are indigenous to commercial real estate," said owner LaBron Burdette. "We're a stamping house. We form metal from punch presses and make products that are either proprietary to me or to our customers."
Mr. Burdette acquired the company in 1985. Today, he oversees a company that produces around 100 different items, including a line of precision tools. Mr. Burdette acknowledged that the economy has taken its toll on the industry and his own business. But he said his company has managed to survive the times because of its strong financial position, which was created over years of providing quality products. "We don't make a lot of mistakes. We are pretty good at what we do," he said. "Everything I produce, I guarantee.
"The economy is very definitely affecting us in major ways. We have lost some customers to overseas interests. A lot of what I used to do now is being produced in China. But we're seeing some of that work come back because of quality control which seems to be non-existent in some cases over there."
"Some of the clients who went to China for various metal goods found out the quality of the parts wasn't as good as ours," said Rebecca Johnson, office manager. "They are starting to come back, and we are seeing volume purchase from these companies."
Inside Kelly Tool & Manufacturing, one can spot an impressive array of equipment, including 19 presses that range in size from 5 to 80 tons, seven milling machines, and nine drill presses. Just eight people work at the large facility, so workers can be seen moving from machine to machine performing different jobs. While business has slowed overall, Mr. Burdette is optimistic about the future of manufacturing in this country.
"Only time will tell whether I'm part of a dying breed," he said. "I don't think so. I think there will always be a need for companies such as mine. There are things that need to be manufactured here in smaller quantities that make it economically unfeasible to handle manufacturing overseas. Things are going to get better. It's just a matter of when."
Kelly Tool & Manufacturing
433 S. Palm Ave., Alhambra, 91803, 626-289-7962
www.kellytoolmfg.net
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Welcome our new Chamber members!
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Grill 'Em All, 19 E. Main St., Alhambra, in Renaissance Plaza, had its grand opening Feb. 8. The first-ever winner of Food Network's "The Great Food Truck Race," Grill 'Em All offers burgers with themes influenced by heavy metal music and pop culture. From left: Owen Guenthard, Chamber executive director; Councilmember Stephen Sham; Mayor Barbara Messina; Grill 'Em All owners Matt Chernus and Ryan Harkins; Councilmember Dr. Steven Placido; Chamber President Valarie Gomez; and
Chamber board member Mark Paulson
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Total Body Center celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting Jan. 25. Total Body Center is a physical therapy practice and fitness center located at 41 N. Garfield Ave., Alhambra. From left are Daniel Hang; Tchong Tchen Nui; Joseph Jonathan Perdue, physical therapy assistant; Sydney Chow, patient care coordinator; Jimmy T. Hang, physical therapist; Vice Mayor Dr. Steven Placido, Stan Yonemoto, Chamber marketing manager; and Cecilia Garcia, Chamber ambassador
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Book Smart
1118 W. Valley Blvd.
Alhambra, CA 91803
626-291-2703
www.booksmart123.com
Book Smart is a family-owned and run bookstore specializing in supplemental workbooks and educational products. Our goal is to provide you with appropriate resources that will enable your student to maximize and fulfill his or her academic potential. We believe that determining the proper materials that will provide a sufficient amount of challenge while still affirming a student's abilities is crucial to inspiring a life-long appreciation for learning. Additionally, we value all our students, teachers, and families, and hope to build relationships with you in order to continually provide materials that are customized to your student's
unique needs. Please come in and see us!
California Mentor
1000 S. Fremont Ave., Suite 10350 A10
Alhambra, CA 91803
626-607-0202
thementornetwork.com
Founded in 1980, The MENTOR Network is a national network of local health and human services
providers offering an array of quality, community-based services to adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain and spinal cord injuries and other catastrophic injuries and illnesses,
and to youth with emotional, behavioral and medically complex challenges as well as their families.
Dynasty Builders, Inc.
318 S. Palm Ave., Unit D
Alhambra, CA 91803
626-299-0811
www.dynastybuilders.net
Dynasty Builders is a family owned and operated business serving Greater Los Angeles since 1997.
Our dedicated team of professionals offers skilled craftsmanship in a wide variety of repairs and property improvement.
Gen Korean BBQ House
68 W. Main St.
Alhambra, CA 91801
626-407-2858
www.genkoreanbbq.com
All you can eat lunch and dinner, Lunch specials, children's menus and full alcoholic bar.
Kia of Alhambra
1247 W. Main St.
Alhambra, CA 91801
626-289-0000
www.kiaofalhambra.com
We have a strong and committed sales staff with many years of experience satisfying our customers' needs. Feel free to browse our inventory online, request more information about vehicles, set up a test drive or inquire about financing!
New York Life - Monterey Park
901 Corporate Center Drive #101
Monterey Park, CA 91756
909-631-9960
NewYorkLife.com
We have always believed in helping people like you, families like yours, and businesses of all kinds
create, protect, and preserve their financial security. Since 1845, we've been doing just that-making sure our customers are prepared for whatever life has in store and that we will be there to help them face the
future with confidence.
PartyLine Event Rentals
2472 Mariondale Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90032
323-222-7115
www.partylineevent.com
Partyline Events is the premier event rental company of Los Angeles County for over 25 years. We provide event planning services and offer an extensive inventory of products and services. With a staff of seasoned professionals, we pride ourselves on quality equipment and service. With extensive experience and dedication, Founder and Owner Tom Teasley, has been blessed with business from his community, business contacts
and philanthropy work which has earned him a unique spot in the hearts of thousands. This is what sets Partyline Events apart from other rentals companiesin the industry.
Silverado Senior Living
1118 N. Stoneman Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91801
626-308-9777
www.silveradoseniorliving.com
Your Memory Care Resource, Silverado Senior Living has been serving families for over 15 years.
Specializing in dementia, Silverado offers a full continuum of care through our Home Care, Assisted Living,
and Hospice service lines. Our goal is to provide the best clinical care possible for your loved one.
Our highly trained associates strive towards excellence in all that they do.
Under your roof or ours, Silverado means living well!
Total Body Center
41 N. Garfield Ave., Suite 102
Alhambra, CA 91801
626-282-1988
www.totalbodycenterpt.com
Total Body Center (TBC) is a physical therapy practice and fitness center dedicated to offering the highest standard of rehabilitative services and wellness program for the vast growing multi-ethnic community of the San Gabriel Valley, and the Los Angeles metropolitan area with the latest state of the art equipments. As a physical therapy specialist, we pride ourselves in providing excellent care and collaborative treatment, and fitness programs. Through our commitment to individualized service, a comprehensive treatment plan
and fitness protocol is created for each of our patients and clients.
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Thank you for your Chamber renewals and continued support!
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Alhambra Backflow/
Lue Plumbing Service
2011 S. Fremont Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91801
626-281-6736
Member since 2007
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Dynasty Escrow
205 S. Chapel, Suite D
Alhambra, CA 91801
626-281-5491
Member since 1989
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McComputer Consulting, Inc.
407 West Valley Blvd. #4
Alhambra, CA 91803
818-303-4111
Member since 2005
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Alhambra Tax Center
1009 E. Main St.
Alhambra CA 91801
626-282-1084
Member since 1998
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Esperanza Services
1000 S. Fremont Ave.
Suite 1110, Unit 33
Alhambra, CA 91803
626-457-5242
Member since 2008
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Oneonta Montessori School
2221 Poplar Blvd.
Alhambra, CA 91801
626-284-0840
Member since 2008
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Carpet King
700 S. Date Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91803
626-820-0550
Member since 2007
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Firestone Complete Auto Care
837 E. Main St.
Alhambra, CA 91801
626-282-9184
Member since 2011
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San Marino Tribune
1441 San Marino Ave.
San Marino, CA 91108
626-792-6397
Member since 2009
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Charlie's Trio
47 W. Main Street
Alhambra, CA 91801
626-284-4943
Member since 1992
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Fronteras Mexican Grill
118 W. Main St.
Alhambra, CA 91801
636-308-0169
Member since 2006
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Stephen Perry
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Crazy Sushi
201 E. Bay State St.
Alhambra, CA 91801
626-282-3557
Member since 2008
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Handcrafted Model Ships
1841 W. Valley Blvd.
Alhambra, CA 91803
626-299-7330
Member since 2008
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Tamaya
645 E. Main St.
Alhambra, CA 91801
626-458-8388
Member since 2008
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Credit Union of Southern California
900 S. Fremont Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91801
626-458-5175
Member since 2009
Dara Gashparova, DDS, Inc.
1933 W. Valley Blvd.
Alhambra, CA 91803
626-289-6131
Member since 2012
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Indoff Solutions Unlimited
Alhambra, CA 91801
626-308-420
Member since 2010
John L. Raya Insurance Group
401 S. Mission Drive
San Gabriel, CA 91776
626-570-8611
Member since 2010
James Richetts
Member since 1994
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The Hat
1 W. Valley Blvd.
Alhambra, CA 91801
626-282-0140
Member since 2003
Vista Cove at San Gabriel
901 W. Santa Anita
San Gabriel, CA 91776
626-289-8889
Member since 1998
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