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Lancaster Chamber of Commerce
Executive Committee
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Chairwoman of the Board
Gina Rossall, Westside Union School District
Chair-Elect
Monica Grado, George's Cleaners
Past Chairman of the Board
Josh Mann, Waste Management
Vice-Chair
Luis Garibay, City of Lancaster
Vice-Chair
Katy Nelson, Hunter Dodge
Treasurer
Austin Rice, Alden & Associates, LLP
Secretary
Terry Roth, JAG Insurance Agency, Inc.
Ex-Officio
Mark Hemstreet - Chief Executive Officer, Lancaster Chamber of Commerce
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Lancaster Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors
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Theresa Dawson, Lancaster Sheriff's Station
Rosemary Mann, Camille's Sidewalk Cafe
Charles Hoey, Charles Hoey & Associates
Chris Spicher, Antelope Valley Florist
Gene Melchers, Melchers Construction
Elizabeth Diachun, Antelope Valley
College
Shandra Goben, TownePlace Suites
Bernie Longjohn, Learn 4 Life
Barry White, Carpeteria
Heather Massari, VINSA Insurance Associates |
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Lancaster Chamber of Commerce
Office Staff
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Mark Hemstreet, Chief Executive Officer
Sharon Molnar, Office Coordinator
Anna Zarley, Event Coordinator
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What can the Lancaster Chamber of Commerce do to help grow YOUR business???
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What is Your Chamber?
Since 1902, the Lancaster Chamber of Commerce has existed as a private, voluntary, nonprofit (501(C)(3) and (C)(6) business organization dedicated to improving the economic environment of business growth and prosperity. The business community now serves a greater Antelope Valley Region, with a population of more than 480,000 people.
As the Antelope Valley continues to develop and thrive, the Lancaster Chamber of Commerce continues to evolve to meet the needs of its members and our growing community. The Lancaster Chamber offers a variety of benefits to help businesses, large and small, to network and grow.
Membership Benefits
- Personal Page on Chamber Website
- Chamber Mobile App
- Monthly E-Newsletter
- Community Calendar
- Membership Directory Listing
- Membership City Map Listing
- Radio Talk Show - Free
- Chamber Classes / E-Learning Portal
- Conference room for Members
- Quarterly Mega Mixers
- Social Media Marketing
- Endless Networking Opportunites
- Grand Openings/Ribbon Cuttings
Monthly Events
- Membership Luncheon
- Business-4-Breakfast
Discount Advertisement
- AV Press - Chamber Page
- Video Commercials
- Web Video - Business Showcase
Please call the Chamber for more information:
(661) 948-4518
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October
Introducing Our Newest Members!
M1 Express Car Wash
Andrew Marroquin
44846 Valley Central Way
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 942-5777
Meece Car Audio
Jeff Meece
169 West Avenue J-5, Unit F
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 948-2266
Morris Clinic, Inc.
Sheila Morris
1672 West Avenue J, Ste 207
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 951-4662
Nor Kare Consulting
Karen Hickling
PO Box 4125
Lancaster, CA 93539
(661) 350-4990
Opportunities for learning
David Sinclair
1160 Commerce Center Drive
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 951-3646
Travel Baby Network
Itaska Dheini
43631 10th Street West, Unit C
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 422-6316
We Are Pleased to Present Our Renewing Members
The Gas Company
3701 Pegasus Drive, Suite 114
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 393-1501
Member Since: 1952
Wells Fargo Bank
802 West Lancaster Blvd
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 723-2304
Member Since: 1952
Gilbert Snow DDS, Orthodontist
868 Auto Center Drive, Ste C
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 273-1750
Member Since: 1971
Stephen B Marvin Real Estate, Inc
43700 17th Street West, Ste 102
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 942-9583
Member Since: 1972
Paraclete High School
42145 30th Street West
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 943-3255
Member Since: 1976
Garrison Family Medical Group
41210 11th Street West, Ste A
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 947-7100
Member Since: 1995
Frye Chiropractic, Inc
42283 10th Street West, Ste 107
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 949-9655
Member Since: 1996
Law Offices of David M Wallin
41319 12th Street West, Ste 101
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 267-1313
Member Since: 1996
High Desert Medical Group
43839 15th Street West
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 945-5984
Member Since: 1998
AV Occupational Medicine
42220 10th Street West, Ste 109
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 951-9195
Member Since: 1999
Sixcess Inc Drug Testing Services
43535 17th Street West, Ste 302
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 951-0444
Member Since: 1999
Care Pest Solutions
PO Box 2887
Lancaster, CA 93539
(661) 951-1843
Member Since: 2001
Veterans Community Based
Outpatient Clinic
340 East venue I
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 729-8655
Member Since: 2002
Holiday Inn Express
43719 17th Street West
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 951-8848
Member Since: 2004
Design For Change
1066 East Avenue J
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 942-1026
Member Since: 2006
Healing Touch Rehab, Inc 42220 10th Street West, Ste 109 Lancaster, CA 93534 (661) 729-4231 Member Since: 2006 Gene Wheeler Farms, Inc 220 West Avenue H-6 Lancaster, CA 93534 (661) 951-2100 Member Since: 2007 Lancaster Cemetery 111 East Lancaster Blvd Lancaster, CA 93534 (661) 942-6110 Member Since: 2007
SpringHill Suites Lancaster & Palmdale
1811 West Avenue J-12
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 729-2390
Member Since: 2007
Passantino Andersen Communications, LLC 42305 10th Street West Lancaster, CA 93534 (661) 538-1100 Member Since: 2008 Valleywide Dental, Inc 1021 West Avenue M-14 Palmdale, CA 93551 (661) 267-4000 Member Since: 2009 High Desert Legacy Education Medical College 701 West Avenue K, Ste 123 Lancaster, CA 93534 (661) 940-9300 Member Since: 2010 Antelope Valley Schools Transportation Agency 670 West Avenue L-8 Lancaster, CA 93534 (661) 945-3621 Member Since: 2011
Merrill Lynch Wealth Management 730 West Lancaster Blvd, Ste 103 Lancaster, CA 93534 (661) 802-0763 Member Since: 2012 Olive's Mediterranean Cafe 518 West Lancaster Blvd Lancaster, CA 93534 (661) 945-4500 Member Since: 2013 Xerox Image Source 17072 Silica Road, Suite 102
Victorville, CA 92395
(760) 241-8044 x 600
Member Since: 2013 Steven D Heffelfinger, DC Inc 44130 N Division Street Lancaster, CA 93535 (661) 948-5988 Member Since: 2014 Jersey Mikes Subs-Lancaster 1006-A Commerce Center Drive Lancaster, CA 93534 (661) 945-8855 Member Since: 2015
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Congratulations to our October Ambassador of the Month
Rick Chisham, Royal Family
Kids! (661) 948-5677
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Interested in Becoming an Ambassador?
Ambassadors have a unique opportunity to represent the Lancaster
Chamber at many events, including breakfasts, luncheons, mixers, ribbon cuttings/grand openings and more! Through this involvement, ambassadors are able to represent the chamber while also representing and marketing their own businesses--it's truly a "win/win" relationship!
If you or someone at your place of business is interested in
participating in our comprehensive training series and ultimately
becoming an ambassador, please contact the Chamber:
(661) 948-4518
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Lancaster Chamber of Commerce
Upcoming Events
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October 2016
Lancaster Chamber of Commerce
Finance and Executive Committee Meeting
11/01/2016
7:30 am - 9:00 am
554 West Lancaster Blvd
Lancaster, CA 93534
Lancaster Chamber of Commerce
Membership Luncheon
11/09/2016
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
J.P. Eliopulos Hellenic Center
43404 30th Street West
Lancaster, CA 93534
Lancaster Chamber of Commerce
Office Closed
11/11/16
Normal Business will resume on 11/12/16
Lancaster Chamber of Commerce
Board of Director's Meeting
11/16/2016
7:30-9:00 am
Lancaster Chamber of Commerce
554 West Lancaster Blvd
Lancaster, CA 93534
Calico Saloon & Grill / Elegant Affairs
Ribbon Cutting / Mixer
11/16/2016
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
42525 10th Street West
Lancaster, CA 93536
Business-4-Breakfast
11/17/2016
7:00 am- 8:30 am
A.M. Cafe
44205 10th Street West
Lancaster, CA 93534
Meece Car Audio
Ribbon Cutting / Mixer
11/17/2016
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
169 West Avenue J-5
Lancaster, CA 93534
M1 Express Car Wash
Ribbon Cutting / Grand Opening
11/18/2016
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
44846 Valley Central Way
Lancaster, CA 93534
All Chamber Members to receive a FREE Car Wash from 1-2 pm!
Lancaster Chamber of Commerce
Membership Committee Meeting
11/28/2016
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Lancaster Chamber of Commerce
554 West Lancaster Blvd
Lancaster, CA 93534
Lancaster Chamber of Commerce
Ambassador Corp Meeting
11/30/2016
Lancaster Chamber of Commerce
554 West Lancaster Blvd
Lancaster, CA 93534
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To view Job Openings please click on the links below.
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ChamberSTORE
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Helping Support Your Local Chamber is a
WIN-WIN!!
Take advantage of these special rates for chamber members!!
"A LA CARTE" OPPORTUNITIES:
- Digital Display Ad on Chamber Wall - $250 / year (2050x1400 dpi).
- Static Display Framed Poster* on chamber/visitor's center wall - $1000 / year (24x20 inches -8 AVAILABLE) -includes a free digital display for one year.
- Chamber newsletter ad (600x600 dpi, includes link to your website) - $75 each or $750 for one year.
- Website home page banner ad (along top of page) - $2500 per year
- Website home page ad $500 / year (600x600 dpi - TWO AVAILABLE).
PACKAGES:
- Package 1 - $500 - Includes one digital display ad and four newsletter ads.
- Package 2 - $1000 - Includes one digital display ad, four newsletter ads, and one website home page ad (TWO AVAILABLE).
- Package 3 - $1000 - includes one 24"x20" framed Chamber Wall poster* (12 AVAILABLE) and one digital display ad.
*price includes poster production costs.
ADDITIONAL MARKETING/ADVERTISING
OPPORTUNITIES:
- Community Calendar member event posting.
- Annual area map and directories with advertising opportunities.
- Referrals - Hundreds of request directed to members "ONLY".
- Mailing Labels and Membership Lists available to members "ONLY".
- Chamber Radio Talk Show and Chamber YouTube Free to members "ONLY".
- Your business listed in the printed and online Membership Directory (Link to your website or social media!).
Chamber Membership Lists
Labels by Alpha: $50.00
Email Data: $50.00
Please call the Chamber for more information:
(661) 948-4518
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Greetings Members,
Taking the time to reflect on all of the reasons to be thankful for in the community which we live, the businesses that allow us to serve our community, and the good fortune that we have with our families, friends, and business associates is a cornerstone of our thoughts during the month of November. Personally, I am thankful for the opportunity to work with the members of the Lancaster Chamber of Commerce and to be surrounded by folks who are so upbeat about the work that they do! Thank you for providing terrific businesses in our community and beyond that for the service you provide to make our community even better.
During this month, we also will see changes take place within our government as we go to the polls to elect new officials at all levels. Even though the ballot is long, I encourage each of you to exercise your right to vote for officers as well as significant propositions and other local initiatives that will impact our community, businesses and families. Veterans' Day also happens this month giving us the chance to thank the service men and women who have served our county which has allowed us to maintain the freedoms we enjoy. Several events in our community will salute veterans and I am hopeful that some of you will be able to attend those events. Please note that our regular Membership Luncheon meeting will be on November 9th at the Hellenic Center, and our Business-4- Breakfast will take place a week earlier than usual on November 17th at 7 a.m. at the AM Caf� on 10th Street West. Join us for these wonderful networking and learning opportunities. Our annual Holiday Parade is just around the corner! Join us on Saturday, December 3rd at 10:00 am on Lancaster Blvd for the festivities. The theme for this year is "A Hollywood Christmas" and parade entries are being accepted daily; We will continue to take applications until November 18th. A great way to advertise your business is to advertise it in our Parade Program. Business card ads start at only $25! We will be taking ads and artwork until November 18th as well. Please contact the Chamber office at 948-4518 if you would like more information. Thank you to our Parade Committee Chairman, Luis Garibay, and to our Events Coordinator, Anna Zarley, for putting together this special day for our community. Please let us know how you can help make this parade a big success. Your Chamber needs you, so please volunteer. Our October Flea Market was a huge success! Keep an eye out for the May Flea Market information to be up on our website as we will be taking vendor applications and looking to line up more volunteers in the upcoming months. Thank you to everyone who volunteered their time to help make the October event outstanding!! We hope to see you again this May. I am hopeful that each of you has a wonderful Thanksgiving celebrating with your family and friends in whatever tradition works for you. It is a time to be thankful for all the many blessings we receive as well as sharing our blessings with others. Happy Thanksgiving to all of you. Sincerely, Regina Rossall, Chairwoman of the Board 2016-2017 |
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Lancaster Chamber
Membership Luncheon
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Please join us for our monthly luncheon on
November 9, 2016!
The City of Lancaster and Antelope Valley Hospital have teamed up to create "Medical Main Street," a health hub designed to ensure access to world-class health care in a wide variety of specialties right here in the Antelope Valley. Anchored by the existing hospital campus, the district will encompass medical institutions and office buildings alongside mixed-use, commercial and residential developments. A host of complementary amenities and businesses are envisioned, including such elements as health-oriented retail, activity centers, walking paths, and green spaces to encourage healthy, active lifestyles. Join us to learn more about this exciting new project from Lancaster City Council Member Raj Malhi!
RSVPs are suggested for this event
EVENT INFORMATION
Date:
November 9, 2016
Time:
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Location:
JP Eliopulos Hellenic Center
43404 30th Street West
Lancaster, CA 93536
The Chamber board of directors and staff look forward to seeing you there!
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Weekend Early Voting at Antelope Valley College
The Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk is offering weekend early voting for the upcoming November Election. The AVC Board Room (SSV 151) will be one of five (5) weekend early voting locations open throughout Los Angeles County on the two (2) weekends prior to the upcoming November 8th Election (8 am to 4 pm). LA County registered voters can visit any weekend early voting location and cast their vote. Fore more information please contact AVC at 661-722-6300.
Finding Your Polling Place
If you are looking for your polling place you can find it online using the link below, or you can call (800) 615-2666 |
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Time Off to Vote Obligations
With the November 8 general election only one week away, employers should already have been displaying a poster describing voting leave requirements.
Employers must display the time off to vote poster at least 10 days before every statewide election.
If an employee does not have sufficient time outside of working hours to vote in a statewide election, the employee may take up to two hours of working time to vote without loss of pay. If the employee needs more than two hours to vote, he or she can take it - but only two hours is paid.
The time off must be taken at the beginning or end of the regular working shift, whichever gives the employee the most free time for voting and the least time off from working. The employer and the employee may mutually agree to a different part of the working shift when the time off can be taken. The employee must notify the employer at least two working days in advance to arrange a voting time.
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Lancaster Chamber of Commerce presents: "A Hollywood Christmas"
Specifications for the Holiday Parade Program
December 3, 2016
Full Page 8 h X 5 w $200.00_____
Half Page 3.75 h X 5 w $125.00______
Business Card 1.625 h X 5 w $50.00______
*ONLY ONE AVAILABLE (will be sold on a first come, first serve basis):
*Full Page Back Cover Color $300.00______
*Full Page Inside Back Cover Color $250.00______ Name:_______________________________________ Company Name: ________________________________ Mailing Address: ______________________Zip:_______ Telephone: _____________________Fax____________ E-Mail: ______________________________________ Please make checks payable to: Lancaster Chamber of Commerce and mail to: 554 West Lancaster Blvd. Lancaster, Ca. 93534 For credit card orders call 661 948-4518
Artwork and Payment Deadline November 18, 2016
Come on out and join the fun!
Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 3, 2016! The Lancaster Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade will take place on Lancaster Blvd between 10th street West and Division Street in the heart of downtown Lancaster starting at 10:00 am.
For more information please the Chamber office at
661-948-4518.
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Promote YOUR business
FREE of Charge
FREE
Chamber Radio
Talk Show
"Minding Your Business"
Minding Your Business (MYB) the Lancaster Chamber of Commerce weekly radio show features Chamber members and Friends each Saturday at 12 noon on High Desert Radio 1380am. Hosted by Chris Spicher of AV Florist and Aaron Goldstein of GoldsteinDigital. Music is by Lions Named Leo of Bakersfield, CA.
Saturdays, 12-1 pm
Call Chris Spicher: (661) 948-6006
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BUSINESS-4-BREAKFAST
Join us for business, stay for breakfast!
Thursday, November 17, 2016
7:00 A.M.- 8:30 A.M
This Months Breakfast Sponsor:
First City Credit Union Kimberly Perkins (661) 816-0089
Event Location
A.M. Cafe
44205 10th Street West
Lancaster, CA 93534
RSVP: 948-4518
Be sure to bring plenty of business cards and a raffle prize to promote your business!
*Please note - If you RSVP and do not attend you will be invoiced for $12.00.
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The Month In Pictures
October
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Ribbon Cutting / Anniversary Celebration
MG Lawn Mower Shop & Garden Supply
42141 50th Street West, Lancaster CA 93536
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Business-4-Breakfast
"Table Sponsor"
Home Instead Senior Care
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Business-4-Breakfast
"Best Commercial Winner"
Damsel in Defense, Debbie Cardenas
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October Membership Luncheon
Candidates Forum
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Membership Luncheon Candidates Forum
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MembershIp Luncheon
Our Candidate Forum Moderator,
Mr. Mark Troth, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Troth REALTORS
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On the Labor Scene....
With so many laws continually being thrust upon businesses, we wanted to start a little update employer's might find useful. This month we highlight: Permits, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations
Use this link to find out more from the Department of Industrial Relations:
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OUR WEBSITE OFFERS INCREDIBLE MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES TO OUR MEMBERS!
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For those of you who have utilized all the wonderful features of our new website, we are confident that you have seen interest in your business grow!
We are seeing triple the traffic on our site since we rolled out the new product in late October! It's easy for our members to use and navigate and the free marketing tools that are included are state-of-the-art! If you have not yet had the opportunity to request optimization of your member page, upload coupons, classified ads, and member-to-member discounts, or submit your events and meetings to our community calendar, please log in to your account and take full advantage of these exciting ways to market your business on both our website and our mobile app! If you need us to re-send your log-in information, please contact us at (661) 948-4518!
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