March 2014 Vol 6 - Issue 3



2013 Glendora Citizen of The Year Announcement

John Lundstrom Named 2013 Glendora Citizen of the Year

The Glendora Chamber of Commerce announced that Glendora resident John Lundstrom has been selected as 2013 Citizen of the Year.

John Lundstrom will be honored at a banquet in his honor on Thursday, April 24th at the Glendora Country Club. Reservations are $45 and are required. For more information, or to make a reservation, visit the Glendora Chamber of Commerce at 224 N. Glendora Ave., or contact the Chamber at 626-963-4128.

Complete Article HERE


Calling All Restaurants & Save The Date!

5th Annual Cuisines of the Foothills

The Glendora Chamber of Commerce cordially invites you to join us for the 5th Annual Cuisines of the Foothills event taking place on Monday, May 5, 2014 from 5:00 to 8:00PM at the Glendora Country Club. This unique event offers you the opportunity to promote your restaurant to over 400 potential new customers in one evening, in one central location.

We are currently looking for interested restaurants, catering companies, breweries and wineries to take part in this annual event. There is no cost to participate as a vendor at the event; all that is required is that you provide small “tastes” of food or beverages from your menu for 300 guests. You will need to supply your serving utensils, disposable plates, cups, napkins and silverware as well as provide a gift card valued at $25.00 to the event raffle.

If you are interested in participating in the 2014 event, please contact Michele Street at the Glendora Chamber at 626-963-4128 for the application.


The Glendora Chamber Announces the 2014 College Scholarship

The Glendora Chamber of Commerce is again offering Two $1000 scholarships to high School graduates. The deadline for submission is Friday May 2nd.

  • The candidates will have expressed the intent to follow a business curriculum at an accredited two or four-year college/university.
  • Candidates will have minimum 3.5 non-weighted GPA.
  • Candidates will have demonstrated a leadership role in student government, team or individual sports, band, pep squad, community, church or other extra-curricular activity.
  • Candidates must reside in Glendora.

To review all the qualifications and to submit an application for this years scholarship applications can be picked up at the Chamber or online at Glendora-Chamber.org/scholarship


Glendora Chamber March Calendar

NETWORKING MEETINGS
March 7th - Coffee Mixer at the Chamber, 8:00AM RSVP
March 13th - Networking Lunch, Golden Spur, 11:30AM RSVP
March 25th - Evening Mixer at Glendora Dental Center 5:30PM RSVP

COMMUNITY EVENTS / MEETINGS
March 22nd - Glendora Band Aid, Colby Fire Relief Music Festival Fundraiser, Information: ColbyFireBandAid.com

EXECUTIVE MEETINGS
March 19th - Chamber Board Meeting, ACCU, 7:30AM

AMBASSADOR MEETING
February 5th - Chamber Office, 8:30AM

LEGISLATIVE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MEETING
March 6th - America’s Christian Credit Union, Noon

RSVP for all Glendora Chamber Events: 626-963-4128 or Michele@Glendora-Chamber.org

Stay up to date on all our events at
Glendora-Chamber.org


Please Help Us Welcome Our
New Members For February!

G.A. Public Adjusters
Geoff Hedgepeth
245 W. Garvey Ave. #687  
 Monterey Park,CA 91754
Phone : (626)765-1885
Website
Public Insurance Adjusters

HealthRx Specialty Pharmacy
Mai Thai
1844 East Route 66
Glendora, CA 91740
Phone : (626)335-4777
Email

Pharmacy


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Thank You to Our Renewing Members!

Company

Phone

Business

Alandale Insurance
606-852-1751
Insurance
Albasha Insurance Agency/Farmers Insurance
626-852-7947
Insurance
Arco Fast Snack
626-335-9191
Gas Station
AvalonBay Communities
949-955-6200
Home Builder
Bright Now Dental
626-804-2144
Dental
John Burdick
Individual
Driskell & Gordon
626-914-7809
Law Office
Emeritus at San Dimas
909-394-0304
Senior Living
First Christian Church
626-335-2240
Church
Foothill Christian School (C)
626-914-1849
School
Foothill Family Dental Group
626-963-3322
Dentist
Foothill Federal Credit Union
626-445-0950
Credit Union
Glendora Smiles
626-771-1320
Dental
Glendora Tire & Brake Center
626-335-3345
Automotive Repair
Jackson & Jackson
626-914-9944
Insurance
LeRoy Haynes Center
909-593-2581
Boys Home
McClure Investment Management, LLC
626-914-2226
Investment Manager
Leon Laub Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
714-257-4403
Investment Manager
Anthony Portantino
Individual
Route 66 Tire Pros
626-852-7778
Tire Center
Larry Davis Lending Group, RPM MORT.
626-664-3106
Mortgage Lending
The Hat
626-857-0017
Restaurant
United California Discount Corp.
909-394-5400
Business Services
WIA- Warner Insurance Agency
626-963-3244
Insurance


Glendora Band Aid: Colby Fire Relief Music Festival

In response to the fires that occurred in the Foothills of Glendora “Glendora Band Aid” a Music Festival will be held March 22nd at two locations in Glendora. 11AM to 6PM at the Glendora Continental and 6PM to Closing at Clubhouse 66. All proceeds from this event will go to assist residents that lost their homes in the Foothills. Please join us for and enjoy Glendora’s best local bands.

Festival sponsors & organizers include Foothill Musicians Giving Back (FMGB), Glendora Chamber of Commerce, Glendora Rotary Charities, Mikes Guitar World, M2 Image Solutions and San Dimas Music.

Please visit ColbyFireBandAid.org to donate today and order your The Official Benefit T-Shirt. Your tax deductible donations can also be mailed to Glendora Rotary Charities PO BOX 776, Glendora CA, 91740.

Donations are made to Glendora Rotary Charities Tax ID: 95-3332903. 501(c)(3) Public Charity


Glendora Chamber’s President Circle Continues to Grow!

The Glendora Chamber’s President Circle continues to grow even more! The newest businesses to join the Glendora Chamber of Commerce President’s Circle are Glendora Dental Center & Leon Laub, CFP®, CIMA® Merrill Lynch Wealth Management.



The President’s Circle was developed at the request of Chamber members who would like to become more involved, sponsor events or purchase tables at Chamber functions and wanted a better way to budget for their upcoming year.

This concepts allows businesses to sponsor the Chamber throughout the year and submit one check to cover it all. Members receive additional exposure as one of the President Circle members and additional recognition at all events. All business are encouraged to take advantage of this great opportunity.

Glendora Dental Center & Leon Laub, CFP®, CIMA®. join Platinum Member Southern California Gas Company Advance Meter, Silver Member Athens Services, Bronze Members America’s Christian Credit Union, Azusa Pacific University, , Art 2 Ink, Inc., Citrus College, Citrus Valley Health Partners, Sachin P. Desai, DDS, Inc., GH Wood Design, Glendora Tire & Brake, Realty One Group Masters, SportClips Glendora, Undercovers Intimate Apparel, and Vicenti, Lloyd & Stutzman LLP.

The Glendora Chamber of Commerce is pleased to offer enhanced membership packages to our members, new and existing. Remember these packages present an exclusive opportunity for businesses to take advantage of marketing, advertising, and sponsorship opportunities that are offered by the Chamber of Commerce.

For these and any other chamber membership information please contact Joe Cina, Executive Director of the chamber at 626-963-4128 or info@gcofc.org for more information.

 




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FOOTHILL CREDIT UNION OFFERS SCHOLARSHIPS TO LOCAL
COLLEGE BOUND STUDENTS

Foothill Federal Credit Union (Foothill) is once again offering its College Bound Scholarship. As a committed partner to education and financial literacy awareness in the Foothill communities, Foothill is proud to give-back to local students with this scholarship opportunity.

Foothill offers several scholarships, with a maximum of $2,000 to each recipient. The scholarship is open to members of the credit union who have a Money$mart or MoneyBound account. Applicants must be entering their freshman or sophomore year of college. If chosen, the award will be paid directly to the student on Thursday, April 17, 2014 at Foothill’s Annual Meeting.

In 2013, Foothill awarded three major scholarships at $2,000 each and four additional scholarships, at
$500 each. One recipient, Teryn Caruso, a sophomore at Azusa Pacific University recently sent Foothill an update on her college experience. She said “I have been really appreciated your commitment to me as a student, and your help to my family.”

Applications have been distributed to local high school career centers, but can also be accessed via Foothill’s website at: www.foothillcu.org. Applications are due by Friday March 21, 2014.

Foothill specializes in serving local school district and hospital employees. The credit union strives to exceed its members’ expectations. In addition to offering student scholarships, Foothill supports the advancement of education by offering Classroom Improvement grants and teaching financial literacy classes at local schools.

If you would like more information about this topic or to schedule an interview with a Foothill Federal Credit Union representative, please call Stacy Arena at 626-445-0950, ext. 6227, or e-mail Stacy at Sarena@foothillcu.org.





 

 




Glendora Chamber of Commerce
224 N. Glendora Ave.
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 963-4128
Glendora-Chamber.org

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