National City Chamber of Commerce Spring 2014 Newsletter

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MISSION STATEMENT

“To increase opportunities for businesses and

advocate for our membership in matters

related to business, government, and

community relations.”

VISION STATEMENT

“The National City Chamber of Commerce is recognized as the

premier local Chamber of Commerce in the San Diego

Region, is highly respected by the community as the unified

voice of business, and participates as a major partner in planning the future of our com-munity, insuring a healthy bal-

ance between economic prosper-ity and quality of life.

The Chamber is an advocate for business friendly legislation at all levels of government, and is an organization with a strong,

active membership.”

CHAMBER PRIORITIES

Advocate for members.

Provide information on current issues.

Promote business growth.

RESIDENTS RESPOND TO DISTRICT SALES TAX

According to a recently commissioned, independent community opinion survey, National City residents are extremely concerned about protecting and maintain-ing their local city services, with a high priority placed on maintaining police and fire services, rapid 9-1-1 response times, and the financial viability of the City.

The survey of 400 National City residents, conducted September 23 through October 3, 2013 by the highly-respected opinion research firm of Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates, found that 72% of respondents support a continuation of National City’s existing, voter-approved district (sales) tax, to maintain local City services and continue to provide a local source of funding protected from State takeaways. Continuing this measure would not raise current tax rates.

According to the survey, 64% of respondents view National City as headed in the right direction, with 69% holding a favorable view of the City government. Overall, residents strongly support protecting local funds from state takeaways (80%), with 72% extremely/very concerned about state budget cuts that reduce the money available to local city services.

“We are pleased that the residents of National City are happy with the job we are doing,” said City Manager Leslie Deese. “For us to maintain the local services we all rely on -- especially retaining our local firefighters and police officers-- we must continue to have a dedicated source of local funding that can’t be taken by Sacramento.”

Public safety services top the list of services residents want maintained, together with a desire to protect and maintain the City’s financial viability. Key priorities include: maintaining local police and fire services (85% extremely/very impor-tant), fire protection services (88%), the financial viability of the City (79%), neighborhood police patrols (81%) and repairing streets and potholes (76-78%).

“National City is San Diego County’s second oldest city with a history of strong community involvement,” added Deese. “The community supports this exist-ing local funding with no increase in tax rates, which will keep National City a safe place to live, work, and raise a family. We need to maintain local control of funding so that we can continue to provide local services.”

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TreasurerRobert "Dukie" ValderramaEconomic Development Port of San DiegoPO Box 120488San Diego, CA [email protected](858) 558-6622

Board Past ChairmanJess Van DeventerEconomic DevelopmentJ&S Investments125 E. 17th StreetNational City, CA [email protected](619) 477-6516

Board ChairmanJohn SnyderGolf Tournament ChairEDCO Disposal Co.6670 Federal BlvdLemon Grove, CA [email protected](619) 921-2602

Board Vice ChairLuisa McCarthyLa Vista Memorial Park3191 Orange StNational City, CA [email protected](619) 475-7770

DirectorFelix SilvaWal-Mart1200 Highland AveNational City, CA [email protected](619) 336-0395

DirectorGary FenelliAutomobile Heritage DayFrank Motors2400 National City BlvdNational City, CA [email protected]

Executive Member Brian ClapperNational School Board113 N. Belmont AveNational City, CA [email protected](619) 962-9950

DirectorIvan AraboSalute to Navy Wrigley’s Supermarket342 N Euclid AveNational City, CA [email protected](619) 889-0705

DirectorGlenn LoaderGlenn’s Body Shop on the Mile2855 “A” AveNational City, CA [email protected](619) 477-2639

Emeritus Past PresidentPaul RobinsonCPP Printing & Direct Mail Marketing100 W 35th St Ste BNational City, CA [email protected](619) 425-1999

DirectorKen Keola WilkinsAutomobile Heritage Day Pasha Autpmotive Services1309 Bay Marina Dr.National City, CA [email protected](619) 419-1115

DirectorJuan OrdazOrdaz Law APC2400 BroadwaySan Diego, CA [email protected](619) 470-4115

2014 BOARD Members

2014 EXECUTIVE NATIONAL CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Officers

DirectorClaudia ValenzuelaSan Diego Gas & Electric8330 Century Park Ct., CP31DSan Diego, CA [email protected](858) 654-8307


Martha BolañosOffice Manager901 National City Blvd.National City, CA 91950(619) 477-9339Cell: (619) [email protected]

Irma Islas Membership Services901 National City Blvd.National City, CA 91950(619) [email protected]

Armando RodriguezMarketing Director901 National City Blvd.National City, CA 91950(619) [email protected]

DirectorNeerav JadejaParadise Valley Hospital2400 E. 4th StreetNational City, CA [email protected](619) 470-4115

DirectorNathen TriplettPoint Loma Credit Union3003 Highland AveNational City, CA [email protected](619) 890-2966

DirectorRichard VelasquezUnion Bank22 E 8th StNational City, CA [email protected](619) 336-2000

DirectorTim MoynahanMoynahan Towing3200 National City BlvdNational City, CA [email protected](619) 477-9362

DirectorMarcus BushNational City Planning Commission 2360 Euclid Ave #12National City, CA [email protected](619) 632-7884

DirectorR. Daniel HernandezLa Maestra Community Health Centers4060 Fairmount AveSan Diego, CA [email protected](619) 864-6505

Stephanni CasasAdministrative Assistant901 National City Blvd.National City, CA 91950(619) [email protected]

DirectorMarvin HarrisonConsidine & Considine 1501 Fifth AveSan Diego, CA [email protected](619) 231-1977

DirectorMoe SadighianGoodies Bar & Grill740 Bay Marina DrNational City, CA [email protected](619) 336-1783

NATIONAL CITY CHAMBER Staff Jacqueline L. ReynosoPresident/CEO901 National City Blvd.National City, CA 91950(619) 477-9339Cell: (619) [email protected]

2014 BOARD NATIONAL CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Members

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STATE TAX CREDIT PROGRAMS – MUST READ!

WIND-DOWN OF EXISTING ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM- Effective Immediately • All EZ credits, including the hiring credits, sales/use tax credits, NOL carryover, business expensing and net interest deduction are repealed effective Jan. 1, 2014.• Businesses have 10 years to claim any unused EZ credits. Or, put another way, you have 10 years to use what you’ve earned before 2014, but you can’t continue to earn new credits after 1/1/2014.• Note: If you have hired a new employee who might quality for the EZ hiring tax credit, and you have not yet obtained a voucher certificate from the City of San Diego for that hire, you should seek such certificate immediately. CONTACT: Kevin Sullivan, San Diego Regional Enterprise Zone (SDREZ) Manager, Ph: 619-533-5954 Email: [email protected]

THREE REPLACEMENT PROGRAMS – Effective January 1, 2014These three programs are legislated in State Assembly Bill 93 and State Senate Bill 90.

NEW HIRING TAX CREDIT PROGRAM• Open to businesses located in former EZs as well as areas with high unemployment and poverty. Excludes temporary help agencies, retailers, and food services, unless those businesses have less than $2 million in gross receipts (which means they are a “small business” as defined by the legislation).

Effective Jan. 1, 2014 through Jan. 1, 2021• Businesses must obtain a tentative credit reservation from the Franchise Tax Board in order to claim the credit.• Must be a net new job created at the business – not just a replacement hire.• Wage not less than $12/hour. Credit capped at 350% of minimum wage. Employee must work 35 hours/ week or more.• Employee must fall in one of the categories below: o Unemployed prior 6 months. o Unemployed veteran (must be unemployed since return from service). o Ex-offenders previously convicted of a felony. o Recipient of the Earned Income Tax Credit. o Is a recipient of CalWORKs or general assistance.

PUBLIC NATIONAL CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCEPolicy


PUBLIC NATIONAL CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCEPolicySTATE TAX CREDIT PROGRAMS – MUST READ!

NEW SALES TAX EXEMPTION PROGRAM FOR QUALIFIED PURCHASES• This program is very similar to a sales tax exemption enacted in 1993 for small manufacturers.• Qualified purchases include: o Equipment used in any stage of the manufacturing, processing, refining, fabricating or recycling process. o Equipment used for research and development. o Equipment used to maintain or repair equipment purchased in the two categories above.

Effective July 1, 2014 through July 1, 2022 for businesses statewide, and is not restricted to former EZ boundaries.• Only applies to businesses with NAICS Codes 3111 through 3999, 541711 and 541712 and excludes any apportioning businesses.• Businesses capped at $200 million in qualifying purchases each calendar year.

CALIFORNIA COMPETES TAX CREDIT• Intended to be used as one-time tax incentive to encourage companies to relocate or expand in California.• Funded by $180 million in fiscal year 14/15; $200 million in each following fiscal year, ending in 17/18.• Distribution of the credit determined by the California Competes Tax Credit Committee. Membership consists of the State Treasurer, Director of the Department of Finance and the Director of the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (“GO Biz”).• 25% of the credit reserved for small businesses.• Criteria considered when awarding credit must include: o Number of jobs created. o Wages paid. o Unemployment or poverty in area where business is proposed to be located. o Other incentives offered.• Requires that a recipient of the credit enter into a written agreement with the State.

Learn how your business can apply for new tax credits from the state. For additional details regarding the California Competes Tax Credit call GO-Biz at (916) 322-0694.

Apply online: http://www.business.ca.gov/Programs/CaliforniaCompetes.aspx

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PROGRAMS & BUSINESS NATIONAL CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCEResourcesWorkforce Development Resources

In today’s competitive workforce, finding and retaining quality employees can be a challenging task. The South County Career Center Business Services Team makes your job easier by offering valuable services to help make the most of your work-force development efforts at no cost.

Whether you need to post a job, coordinate a recruitment event, or would like to take advantage of the On-The-JobTraining (OJT) program, the Business Services team provides no-cost recruiting services to employers in the region.

On-The-Job-Training (OJT)The OJT program provides a unique opportunity to invest in your company’s growth and future development. The purpose of On the Job Training is to create jobs, strengthen business and assist those most impacted by today’s economy. Take advantage of Substantial Financial Benefits with reimbursement of 50% of the wages earned by eligible new workers. It’s quick and simple – all paperwork is managed by the South County Career Center. Cash back for every new employee in the program you train and hire.

Customized TrainingCustomized Training is training that is designed to meet the special requirements of an employer. The training is conducted with a commitment by the employer to employ, or in the case of incumbent workers, continue to employ, an individual upon the successful completion of training for which the employer pays for no less than 50% of cost of the training.

San Diego Regional Enterprise ZoneBusinesses in the San Diego Regional Enterprise Zone (SDREZ) have until Dec. 31st to hire eligible employ-ees that could potentially earn businesses a tax credit equivalent to $36,000 over a five year period. Employees hired after this date may not qualify businesses for the hiring credit.

For more information, please log on to the following link http://www.sandiego.gov/sdrez/ or contact the SDREZ Manager (Kevin Sullivan) directly at 619-533-5954 ([email protected]) Currently 97% of National City is designated as an Enterprise Zone.

Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)Federal Hiring Tax Credits are available through the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program. WOTC provides a federal tax credit incentive of up to $9,000 for employers who hire qualified candidates from nine designated target groups.

South County Career Center, 1111 Bay Boulevard, Suite E, Chula Vista, CA 91911

Phone: (619) 628-0300Office hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.


Putting Your Money Back in Your Pocket

One of the constant challenges for small-business owners is cash flow, particularly in the first years of operation.For years, many new business owners faced the burden of registering for a seller’s permit with the Board of Equalization only to discover that they had to post thousands of dollars in the form of a security deposit with the agency. The deposit was supposed to act as collateral for future liabilities, but it was an expense that most new businesses – hungry for scarce capital – could do without. California businesses already had enough to worry about without having to send their much-needed capital to Sacramento in the form of a needless security deposit.

As your representative on the Board, it had long been a goal of mine to eliminate the automatic security deposit program. I’m happy to report that I have succeeded in fulfilling that goal. On December 17, 2013, my colleagues and I voted to eliminate the automatic requirement for security deposits. And beginning in February, the BOE will release almost half of the $296 million in security deposits that it currently holds– $67 million of which is cash and liquid assets – back to business owners.

Before our vote, the Board of Equalization placed a heavy burden on many new businesses by requiring them to make a significant security deposit, which varied between $2,000 and $50,000 depending on sales volume, when applying for their seller’s permit. Under my leadership, the Board of Equalization determined that the costs outweighed the benefits of this program. It wasn’t efficient; it wasn’t good business.

Unfortunately, the BOE does not have the ability to eliminate all security deposits because existing laws require some businesses, such as those that sell cigarettes, to post mandatory security deposits. However, the Board’s action goes a long way towards providing much needed relief to new business owners and in turn, increases the possibility of new businesses and ventures flourishing in this great state of California. I am very proud of this accomplishment and its benefits to the business communities I represent. If you have comments or questions about the security deposit refund process, or if you believe that you may qualify for the security deposit refund, please contact my office at (949) 724-2578 for assistance.

Michelle Steel is the Vice Chair of the State Board of Equalization, and your elected representative for the third district.

PROGRAMS & BUSINESS NATIONAL CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCEResources

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GREEN NATIONAL CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCECornerAs electric rates change, energy solutions can help you manage bills SDG&E continues to work towards California’s goal of having all utilities obtain at least 33% of their electricity purchases from renewable sources by 2020. Re-newable energy costs more than traditional sources of energy, which results in ris-ing electric rates. To help ease the effect of higher rates on your operating budget, SDG&E offers a variety of solutions to lower your energy use and help manage energy costs. Call SDG&E’s Energy Savings Center at 1-800-644-6133 or visit sdge.com/business to find the best energy solutions for your business.

SDG&E’s no-cost direct install program can help your business’s bottom line The Direct Install Program provides free services including energy assessments, equipment upgrades and instal-lation. One of our contractors will evaluate your energy use, identify energy-saving opportunities, and may install energy-efficient equipment upgrades at no cost. Free upgrades can include: fluorescent lighting, refrig-eration and occupancy sensors. Interested? Email us at [email protected], visit SDGE.com/DirectInstall or call 1.800.644.6133.

SDG&E's Energy Showcase can help you understand and manage your energy usePlease join SDG&E for its annual Energy Showcase Expo on Tuesday, May 13, at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. The Expo is SDG&E’s biggest annual event displaying the latest cutting-edge energy efficiency and demand response technologies featuring over 75 local, national and inter-national exhibitors. The Energy Solutions Center (ESC) returns to serve as a resource for business customers to get their energy questions answered and more. Bring your account number and the ESC can show you how to use My Account to track your energy usage online. Also back by popular demand is an expanded electric vehicle display. It includes oversized commercial vehicles with a ‘ride-n-drive’ allowing attendees to test drive electric vehicles. Visit sdge.com/energyshowcase to register for this event.

I joined the National City Chamber of Commerce last year to build connections in the community, and to spread the word about my non-profit education program Ocean Connectors. My membership with the Chamber has already proven incredibly useful, placing me inside a tight-knit network of local businesses, community leaders, and diverse professionals. The Chamber staff are fully dedicated to supporting their members. They are accessible, informed, and happy to help local organizations meet their goals. Frances Kinney, Ocean Connectors

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FEATURED NATIONAL CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCEBusinessConscious nourishment paired with real food

Conscious nourishment paired with real food drives Big Ben Specialty Market to serve you. The 5,500 square foot space functions as a wholesome source of locally grown produce and sustainably raised meats from local purveyors, as well as a place for National City residents to enjoy made-from-scratch, healthy meals or quality plates from Grill House at Big Ben, our in-house restaurant.

Big Ben team is eager to educate you about fresh, local foods with innovative demonstrations led by San Diego’s best chefs, as well as recommend ingredients for healthy make-at-home recipes. A knowledge-able staff actively involved in the community makes for a simple yet enlightening market experience, each and every visit.

Big Ben offers fine wines, craft beers and liquors in addition to an extensive selection of high quality food available within the Market and Grill House at Big Ben. We invite you to enjoy freshly made pasta, hot BBQ and lasagna from the deli and other delectable fare from Grill House at Big Ben outside on the expansive patio. Or, if you’re in a hurry and don’t have time to cook, choose a grab-and-go meal to eat at home.

The National City Chamber of Commerce would like to wish Mildred Bundy a wonderful birthday. Thank you for dedicating years of service to the City of National City and its Chamber of Commerce. Truly a great person and model citizen.

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Congratulations to the following Award Winners for all their hardwork and dedication to the City of National City and their community.

Small Business of the YearEthnic Deli & Café

Corporate Business of the YearParadise Valley Hospital

Community Leader Award Susan De Los Santos, Filipino Press

Nonprofit of the Year Olivewood Gardens

Volunteer of the Year Julia Rojano, La Vista Memorial Park

Ethnic Deli and Café is a family-owned business with three chef moms from Lebanon, Palestine, and Mexico who take great pride in their cooking for, and serving the National City community. Our food is always fresh, and if you have a recommenda-tion, we will take it. We really hope you will drop by soon.

Address: 404 Mile of Cars Way Ste. F, National City, CA 91950 Phone: (619) 474-9150

Our founding philosophy of treat-ing the whole person--mind, body and spirit-- incorporates our long heritage of wellness and preventative-medicine ideals, now considered progressive. The hospital also pro-vides school partnership programs which provide tutorial assistance and encouragement to local students.

Address:2400 E 4th StNational City, CA 91950 Phone: (619) 470-4321

Ms. Susan De Los Santos is a great supporter of the fil-am community. For several years she's been responsible for the marketing, promotion and community outreach of the Filipino Press newspaper. Aside from the day-to-day operation of the paper, she also dabbles as executive producer of some of the longest running events in San Diego including the Filipino Family Day at Aquatica for 16 years and the Seafood City Fiesta Filipiniana-Mexicana Karaoke Competition for 22 years. Address: 600 E. 8th St. Suite 3, National City, CA 91950, Phone:(619) 477-0940

Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center connects children and families to the natural environment through free hands-on science, gardening, and cooking lessons in our organic gardens and kitchen on our beauti-ful 6.85-acre property. In its first three years, Olivewood received over 18,000 visits from school children and community members.Address:2525 N AveNational City, CA 91950 Phone: (619) 434-4260

Miss Julia Rojano has been an employee at La Vista Memorial Park for 4 years and a volunteer at various organizations: National City Chamber of Commerce, Highland Avenue Baptist Church, Zion Multimedia Inc and Kimball Park Senior Center to name a few. Julia continuously volunteers at the National City Chamber’s special events including her committed service to the annual instal-lation dinner, mariachi festival, annual job fair, golf tournament, automobile heritage day, and the salute to navy luncheon. Address: 3191 Orange St, National City, CA 91950, Phone (619) 475-7770

SPECIAL NATIONAL CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCEEvents104th Annual Installation Dinner Award Recipients


SPECIAL NATIONAL CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCEEvents2nd Annual Mariachi Festival and Competition

The stage was rejoiced with the participation of the Mext’Cayotl Aztec Dances and folkloric dancers from Tijuana and San Diego. Attendants enjoyed the performances of musicians like the Grammy Award-winning Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano, the distinguished Mariachi Viva Tecalitlan from Guada-lajara, Mexico and the renowned University of Texas Pan American Mariachi Aztlán. Also, competing ma-riachi students from throughout San Diego County, Las Vegas and San Fernando showcased their music skills. The mariachi program supports today’s youth in their artistic, individual and educational develop-ment. With your support we were able to offer mariachi practitioners a two day music conference on Thursday, March 13 and Friday, March 14 at the University of San Diego. The conference consisted of mariachi music instruction and technical training for 300 students from throughout the United States and Mexico. Instruction was provided by world class mariachi maestros including Rigoberto Alfaro, Sergio Caratachea, Jonathon Clark, and Javier Rodriguez.

The workshops and student showcase culminated to the mariachi festival and competition on Saturday, March 15 at Pepper Park with over 11,000 in atten-dance. We organized over 60 exhibitors including merchant booths, social service agencies, nonprofit organizations, and food vendors. The festival also fea-tured the esteemed mariachi student competition with 9 participating groups, ballet folklórico performances, live band entertainment, interactive children’s area, beer garden, wine and tequila tasting in our VIP area, arts & crafts, and music demonstrations.

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Newsletter Ads: For new and current chamber members, it is a great idea to place your ad in our Chamber Newsletter that is published on a quarterly basis. Our Newsletter is distributed to over 600 Chamber members and posted on our website for easy downloading and email forwarding. Newsletters are also distributed to over 2,000 contacts from the chamber's database. PRICE RANGE: $50 (business card ad) - $250 (full page color ad)

Monthly Mailers: The Chamber’s monthly mailers are an excellent way to promote your business, event, workshop, or discount product or service to National City businesses, residents, and commu-nity partners. You deliver us 600 copies, and we prepare the postage and mailing. Mailers are due the second week of each month. PRICE: $150 Members / $250 Non Members

Electronic Mailers: Email your flyer to our extensive database of business and community contacts. PRICE: $50 per e-flyer sent out

Member Discount Program: The National City Chamber of Commerce has instituted a program where new and current members can provide a generous discount to other Chamber members when they purchase a particular product or service. The program not only helps other members but also provides additional exposure for participating businesses. FREE to participate. Contact us

at (619) 477-9339.2014 Breakfast Meetings:The Chamber hosts bi-monthly breakfast meetings at the Clarion Inn. You can sponsor a breakfast meet-ing and provide excellent exposure for your business to an active group of business leaders, prospective clients, City officials, and elected representatives. Breakfast sponsorships offer display tables, prominent banner placement, logo in program, live recognition, and commercial time. Secure your sponsorship today! Limit 4 sponsors per breakfast meeting. Breakfast Sponsorships: $50 - $500

SCORE (Service Corps Of Retired Executives) The National City Chamber of Commerce and SCORE partner to offer small businesses access to experienced and qualified consul-tants…FOR FREE! SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and building and growing small busi-nesses nationwide. SCORE is a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The National City Chamber of Commerce houses SCORE counselors every Wednesday from 9:00 am-1:00 pm at the Chamber Of-fice Building located at 901 National City Blvd., National City, CA 91950. Take advantage of this FREE resource and call a SCORE scheduler today at (619) 557-7272.

Social MediaFacebook is another great way to promote your business; you may send us a PDF or JPEG image of a flyer, coupon, or other advertise-ment and a short message (less than 420 characters) that we can then upload to Facebook and distribute widely. Many of the posted items will also be posted simultaneously to our Twitter account.FACEBOOK TWITTER

facebook.com/NationalCityChamber @ncccommerce

Offering discounts to members and non-members is an excellent way to attract customers to your business. As a member you have an opportunity to post coupons on our website under the “Hot Deal” section. You may preview our “Hot Deals” section at: http://www.nationalcitychamber.org/hot-deals/

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CITY NATIONAL CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCENewsCERT provides disaster information, education, and training that no resident should be without!For more information call (619) 336-4556 or e-mail [email protected].

What is CERT? CERT stands for Community Emergency Response Team. CERT is a group of people that are trained to work as a team to respond to disasters that impact their homes, businesses, and neighborhoods. The CERT program focuses on providingspecialized training to organized “teams” to provide vital services within their neighborhoods or businesses, in the absence of emergency re-sponders, whose arrival may be delayed due to the scope of the event.

The CERT Academy provides a minimum of 24 hours of classroom and hands-on training.The CERT Academy is held at Fire Station 34, 343 E. 16th Street, National City, CA 91950.The next CERT Academy is scheduled for the following dates/times:

-April 9, 2014 6-9 PM Unit 1 Disaster Preparedness -April 16, 2014 6-9 PM Unit 2 Fire Safety and Utility Controls -April 23, 2014 6-9 PM Unit 3 Disaster Medical Operations, Part 1 -April 30, 2014 6-9 PM Unit 4 Disaster Medical Operations, Part 2 -May 7, 2014 6-9 PM Unit 5 Light Search and Rescue Operations -May 14, 2014 6-9 PM Unit 6 CERT Organization -May 21, 2014 6-9 PM Unit 7 Disaster Psychology -May 28, 2014 6-9 PM Unit 8 Terrorism -May 31, 2014 8:30 AM-12:30 PM Unit 9 Final


Paradise Valley Hospital Named One of Top 100 Hospitals in the NationParadise Valley Hospital was named one of the :100 Top Hospitals" in the nation in March by the interna-tional research firm Truven Health Analytics, based on quality of care and patient satisfaction from public data.

Paradise Valley was one of only two hospitals in San Diego to be named among the Top 100 and the only South Bay hospital to achieve it.

For 21 years, the list has recognized hospitals with the best outcomes combined with operational efficiency. This year, Truven evaluated more than 2,800 acute care hospitals across the nation on 10 performance mea-sures, including patient safety, clinical standards of care, lower 30-day readmission and mortality rates, patient satisfaction and average patient stay.

“Our patients receive exceptional medical treatment combined with compassionate care, and we are pleased to see this validated by objective organizations, such as Truven, that specialize in analyzing hospital care data on a national scale,” said Neerav Jadeja, Paradise Valley Hospital administrator. “Each year, our physicians and staff receive these types of prestigious recognitions, which place us in the top-tier of hospital care nationally and lo-cally. We no longer are South Bay’s best-kept secret.”

According to Truven Health Analytics, award winners demonstrate that high-quality patient outcomes can be achieved while improving efficiency. If the nearly 3,000 hospitals across the nation performed at the same level as the 100 Top Hospitals award winners more than 165,000 additional ives would be saved and nearly 90,000 additional patients could be complication-free.

For more information, visit ParadiseValleyHospital.org or 100TopHospitals.com.

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2014 SPECIAL EVENT DATES

NATIONAL CITY CHAMBER Calendar

April 24th (8am-9:30am)Centurion Awards Breakfast

Clarion Hotel South Bay 700 National City Blvd., National City, CA 91950

For Reservations call (619) 477-9339

June 8th (10am-5pm)“National City Day” at San Diego County Fair

Local exhibits showcasing the best of National City including booths from local businesses, National City Chamber of Commerce, City Government, Musicians, Police and Fire Departments

San Diego Pavilion Infield, Del Mar Fair Grounds

July 28th (11am-6pm)6th Annual Golf Tournament

Annual Golf Tournament held in memory of Mayor Kile MorganLocation: Coronado Golf Course


August 9th (9am-4pm)24th Annual Automobile Heritage Day Festival

Classic car show competition at Kimball Park and community festivalKimball Park, National City

Admission is Free

October 3rd (11am-1:30pm)58th Annual Salute to Navy Luncheon

Time cherished program honoring the US military, their families, and Sailor of the Year. Through the vision of Captain Bob Mereness, National City began this October tradition in 1957. It is the oldest tribute to the military in the nation.

Martin Luther King Community Center140 East 12th Street, National City


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NATIONAL CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The Chairman’s Circle has been created to prominently recognize companies whose continual support has been instrumental in the growth of the National City Chamber of Commerce and its business members.In addition to visibility in the Chamber’s Newsletter, referral guide and event programs, Chairman’s Circle members receive priority seating at Chamber events and invitations to special member-only receptions.

Chairman’s Circle members enjoy the convenience of a one-time, all inclusive transaction that insures representation at Chamber events. Through a choice of five levels of financial commitment, benefit packages are tailored to meet individual preferences.

Companies who are committed to the Chairman’s goals and objectives are invited to arrange for a visit to discuss the benefits and privileges of membership.

Chairman's Circle

City of National CityRon Morrison, Mayor1243 National City Blvd.National City, CA 91950 (619) 336-4240

Pier 32 MarinaGreg Boeh3201 Marina WayNational City, CA 91950(619) 477-3232

Mile of Cars AssociationWeldon Donaldson2301 National City Blvd.National City, CA 91950(619) 991-9904

San Diego Unified Port District Wayne DarbeauP. O. Box 120488 San Diego, CA 92112(619) 686-6200

Pasha Automotive ServicesJohn Pasha1309 Bay Marina Dr.National City, CA 91950(619) 419-1200

San Diego Gas & ElectricClaudia Valenzuela8330 Century Park Court CP31DSan Diego, CA 92123 (800) 411-7343

Official Airline SponsorSouthwest AirlinesLidia Martinez500 W Harbor Dr., #411 San Diego, CA 92101(866) 271-8495

Official Media SponsorEntravision Alejandra Molinari 5770 Ruffin Rd. San Diego, CA 92123

Official Beverage SponsorBig Ben Specialty MarketNaseem Salem108 East 8th StreetNational City, CA 91950 (619) 477-1015

MEMBER NATIONAL CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCETestimonialGreat event! New members, city officials, good venue, and good info. It was a great way to start the year.Cory LaShell, Commercial Property Management


RENEWAL NATIONAL CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

-Office Depot-Southland Clutch-Med Clinic Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation-D' Amico Printing & Graphics-V-Shirts

JANUARY 2014-Southern California Medical Clinic-Seacoast Commerce Bank-Social Security Administration-Arms of God Ministry-Pasha Automotive Services-Brickrow Group-Culligan of San Diego-Niederfrank's Ice Cream-Pier 32 Marina-Best Western Plus Marina Gateway-Denny's Corp-Mossy Nissan-Romeo Hernandez-San Diego Media Group-Rossana T Alfonso DDS-Love At Home-Cox Communications Inc-Sweetwater Harley-Davidson-La Villita-Tinsley Family Chiropractic-H M C Bilingual Advertising

FEBRUARY 2014-Consolidated International Corp-National City Valero-San Diego Plastics Inc.-Oxyheal Health Group-Oxyheal Medical Systems-Red Cab Inc-Y Y K Enterprises Inc.-Highland Avenue Baptist Church-OneSource Distributors-Accion San Diego-CDC Small Business Finance-Emerson's Martial Arts-Junior Achievement-National City Transfer & Storage-Rincon Del Mar-'A' Avenue Dental-Ray Brock Auto Service Inc. -EDCO Waste & Recycling Services-Flagship Cruises & Events-Potter Electric Inc.-Mile of Cars Association

NOVEMBER 2013-Hughes Marino-Luis Natividad-Frank Subaru-Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center-We Lend More Inc.-Comprehensive Training Systems-D & S Insur. dba Farmers Insurance-Iceberg Enterprises Inc-Carl E Jackson-Diamond Environmental Services LLC-National City Police Officers Assoc-Pacific Southwest Association of REALTORS-Sid's Carpet Barn Inc.-UnionBank-Identity Plus-Primerica-Loutzenhiser & Associates-Marcus Bush-Shell Gas Station (dba Vintners Distributors, Inc.)-El Jalapeño-Point Loma Credit Union-T Toma DMD & Silvia S Toma DMD-Walgreens-Epsilon Systems Solutions Inc-Home-Start Inc-McBride Family Trust

DECEMBER 2013-T shirt Mart-Paradise Hills Family Clinic-United States University-American Legion Post 255-Bilateral Safety Corridor Coalition-La Villita-Joe Smith-Oriental Café-Pacific Auto Repair-Casa de Oro Restaurant-Stanford Sign & Awning-Yardage Town-Paradise Valley Hospital-National City - Chula Vista Mortuary-Union Bank-USA Checks Cashed-San Diego Electric Railway Assoc. -Bay Theatre-Rent-A-Center-La Vista Memorial Park-Mile of Cars Association

-Peterson, Ernie-National City Car Wash-Caliber Collision Centers-Armstrong McCall Pro Beauty Supply-Las Palmas Little League-National City Firefighters Assoc-Willy's Electronic Supply Co Inc.-Five Star Tours-La Maestra Family Community Health Center-Paradise Valley SDA Church-Sycuan Resort & Casino/Sycuan Tribal Development Corporation-National City Swap Meet-Reliance Metal Center-Westcott Mazda/Kia

MARCH 2014-De Baca Electric & Gas Appliance Service-Goody's Sushi & Grill-Sweetwater Authority-Fastsigns-Noble Mark Enterprises Inc-Marcus Bush -Operation Samahan Inc-San Diego Padres Baseball Club-Senior Law Center-Wal-Mart #5023-Greenwald's Autobody & -Frameworks-Hannah Lee's Special Events-Dewey Pest Control-Applebee's-Southwestern College CITD

Members

22 SPRING 2014

CIO Systems Inc.231 Church Ave. Chula Vista, CA 91910(619) 293-8600Join Date: 12/2/2013

Tyrell One 5505 Stevens Way #740051San Diego, CA 92174(619) 564-7774Join Date: 12/2/2013

Coastal Front Properties 3035 E. 8th St.National City, CA 91950(619) 330-4791Join Date:

Love Thy Neighbor Movement542 Maitland Ave.San Diego, CA 92154(619) 453-1076Join Date: 12/10/13

Urban League of San Diego County 720 GatewaySan Diego, CA 92114(619) 263-3660Join Date: 12/10/13

DBJ Security 1151 4th Ave. #1004Chula Vista, CA 91911(619) 384-8536Join Date: 12/12/13

Foundation Capital Partners 303 3rd Ave. Chula Vista, CA 91910(888) 884-5820 x107Join Date: 12/12/13

Essential Support Services3450 Bonita Rd., Ste 201Chula Vista, CA 91910(619) 779-7743Join Date: 12/13/13

Party Production Rentals706 16th St., Ste. 200San Diego, CA 92101(619) 585-3605Join Date: 12/18/13

Roman Mole Texol 1520 E. 5th St.National City, CA 91950(619) 397-8465Join Date: 12/23/13

Annie Wang Insurance Agency 1727 Sweetwater Rd., Ste. 104 National City, CA 91950 (619) 477-0740Join Date: 1/13/14

GHI Mortgage 3035 E. 8th St. National City, CA 91950(619) 292-3807Join Date: 1/15/14

Unified Realty 619 E. 8th St. National City, CA 91950(619) 292-3807Join Date: 1/15/14

Caroline's Flowers 2639 Highland Ave.National City, CA 91950 (619) 336-1055Join Date: 2/4/14

PopnMama Inc 24782 New Clay St.Murrieta, CA 92562 (951) 677-7784Join Date: 2/12/14

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue 2260 Otay Lakes Rd. #105 Chula Vista, CA 91915 (619) 216-7788Join Date: 2/21/14

GMS Industrial Supply Inc. 2525 G Southport WayNational City, CA 91950(757) 435-3939Join Date: 2/24/14

Dr. Pepper Snapple Group 7598 Trade St. San Diego, CA 92121(858) 688-8248Join Date: 2/28/14

Simply Silver815 Riverlawn Ave. # BChula Vista, CA 91910 (619) 253-0119Join Date: 3/6/14

American West Bank 279 F St. Chula Vista, CA 91910(619) 827-8119Join Date: 3/7/14

Churros Mexico1913 A Palm Ave.National City, CA 91950(619) 808-5054Join Date: 3/7/14

Kitchen Logic1075 Bay Blvd., Ste. B Chula Vista, CA 91911 (619) 504-3102Join Date: 3/12/14

AVON 962 Picador Blvd. San Diego, CA 92154(619) 427-4079Join Date: 3/14/14

NEW NATIONAL CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Members2014


DIAMOND CIRCLECity of National CityRon Morrison, Mayor1243 National City Blvd.National City, CA 91950 (619) 336-4240

Mile of Cars AssociationWeldon Donaldson2301 National City Blvd.National City, CA 91950(619) 991-9904

San Diego Unified Port District Charles D. WursterP. O. Box 120488 San Diego, CA 92112(619) 686-6200

Super Shuttle SD (Cloud 9)Angela Vereen123 Camino de La Reina #200 San Diego, CA 92103(619) 564-7900

PLATINUM CIRCLEEDCO Waste & Recycling ServicesJohn Snyder6670 Federal Blvd. Lemon Grove, CA 91945(619) 474-8855

Mor Furniture for Less, IncRick Haux1608 Sweetwater Rd.National City, CA 91950(858) 444-3660

Paradise Valley HospitalNeerav Jadeja2400 E 4th St.National City, CA 91950(619) 470-4115

San Diego Gas & ElectricClaudia Valenzuela8330 Century Park Ct., CP310 San Diego, CA 92123(800) 411-7343

GOLD CIRCLEA K B SolutionsGabriel I. Collignon1041 Market St. # 178San Diego, CA 92101(619) 646-7329

COX CommunicationIleana Ovalle-Engle5159 Federal Blvd.San Diego, CA 92105(619) 262-1122

ESSENTIAL SUPPORT SERVICES Theresa Lopez3450 Bonita Rd. # 201Chula Vista, CA 91910(619) 779-7703

G8 DevelopmentPhilip Chodur7626 El Cajon Blvd. La Mesa, CA 91942(619) 823-3402

Marine Group Boat WorksTodd Roberts 1313 Bay Marina Dr. National City, CA 91950(619) 427-6767

Miller MarineEdward W. Senter, Jr.1430 Hoover Ave.National City, CA 91950(619) 474-5491

Neighborhood National Bank Robert McGill1717 Sweetwater Rd., #BNational City, CA 91950(619) 789-4400

Paradise VillageMike Shetler2700 E 4th St. National City, CA 91950(619) 495-7735

Pasha Automotive ServiceJohn Pasha1309 Bay Marina Dr.National City, CA 91950(619) 419-1200 Perry Chrysler-Jeep-DodgePerry Falk2340 National City Blvd.National City, CA 91950(619) 477-1101

Ron Baker ChevroletBill Cumming2301 National City Blvd.National City, CA 91950(619) 477-2163

Southwest AirlinesLidia Martinez500 W Harbor Dr., #411 San Diego, CA 92101(866) 271-8495

Sycuan Resort & CasinoAmber Fields 5469 Casino WayEl Cajon, CA 92019(619) 445-6002

United States UniversityTim Cole830 Bay Blvd.Chula Vista, CA 91911(619) 477-6310

Vallarta SupermarketsMauricio Castillo 901 Euclid Ave.National City, CA 91950(619) 472-1683

WAL-MART #5023Felix Silva1200 Highland Ave.National City, CA 91950(619) 336-0395

Westfield Plaza BonitaSherry Jones3030 Plaza Bonita Rd., #2075National City, CA 91950(619) 267-2850

SILVER CIRCLEAmerican Medical ResponseMichael Murphy8808 Balboa Ave., # 150 San Diego, CA 92123(858) 492-3500

Applebee's Jose Rodriguez3030 Plaza Bonita Rd.National City, CA 91950(619) 475-1855

Ball Automotive GroupJohn Ball1935 National City Blvd.National City, CA 91950(619) 263-2035

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Edgar Santos800 Bay Marina Dr.National City, CA 91950(619) 259-2800

Big Ben Specialty MarketRay Mammo108 E. 8th St.National City, CA 91950(619) 477-1015

Centro ApartmentsKimberley McBryde45 E 12th St.National City, CA 91950(619) 477-0613

Clarion SouthbayErnesto Montalvo700 National City Blvd.National City, CA 91950(619) 474-2800

Coastal Front PropertiesSteven Hill3035 E. 8th St.National City, CA 91950(619) 434 -7970

El Camino Memotial-NCAndrea Limon-Perez607 National City Blvd.National City, CA 91950(619) 474-6565

El ClasificadoEva Melgarejo11205 Imperial Hwy Norwalk, CA 90650(323) 278-5310

Epsilon Systems Solutions Inc.Dan Dufresne2101-A Haffley Ave.National City, CA 91950(619) 702-1700

Express/Champion Floor ServiceSteve ForondaP O Box 600283 San Diego, CA 92160(619) 461-4225

Frank Hyundai-Subaru-ToyotaGary Fenelli2400 National City BlvdNational City, CA 91950(619) 474-5573

Goodies Bar & GrillMoe Sadighian740 Bay Marina Dr. National City, CA 91950 (619) 336-1783

HG Fenton Company Cory LaShell400 Mile of Cars Way, #DNational City, CA 91950 (619) 262-5666

Holiday Inn Express So SD So CVKathleen Williams632 E St. Chula Vista, CA 91910(619) 426-2500

Hometown BuffetCynthia Averilla1135 Highland Ave.National City, CA 91950(619) 477-7990

ITT Technical InstituteDavid Parker401 Mile of Cars Way #100National City, CA 91950(619) 327-1800

J & S InvestmentsJess Van Deventer125 E 17th St.National City, CA 91950(619) 477-6516

MAAC ProjectArnulfo Manriquez1355 3rd Ave. Chula Vista, CA 91911 (619) 426-3595

McMillin RealtyScott McMillin101 E 30th St.National City, CA 91950(619) 409-8555

Mossy NissanPhilip E. Mossy2700 National City Blvd.National City, CA 91950(619) 474-7011

NAPA Auto Parts Edgar Gomez1810 Highland Ave.National City, CA 91950(619) 474-4601

National City Swap MeetTerry G. Derr3201 “D” Ave.National City, CA 91950(619) 477-2203

Navy Federal Credit UnionRichard Allen1727 Sweetwater Rd., #HNational City, CA 91950(619) 477-3005

Northgate MarketEd Cabral1410 S. 43rd St. San Diego, CA 92113(619) 266-6080

North Island Credit UnionIrma Belisario45 N Broadway, # A Chula Vista, CA 91910(619) 656-1600

Office DepotVal Guerra3430 Highland Ave.National City, CA 91950(619) 422-6155

Oxyheal Health GroupW T Gurnee3224 Hoover Ave.National City, CA 91950(619) 336-2022

Perry Ford of National CityPerry Falk2050 National City Blvd.National City, CA 91950(619) 477-2711

Pier 32 MarinaGreg Boeh3201 Marina WayNational City, CA 91950(619) 477-3232

San Diego Cold StorageMike Jerde1240 W. 28th St.National City, CA 91950(619) 474-6525

San Diego PadresAlex Montoya100 Park Blvd. San Diego, CA 92101(619) 795-5213

Seacoast Commerce BankMelyn Acasio678 3rd Ave. Chula Vista, CA 91910(619) 409-5702

Southwestern CollegeDr. Melinda Nish900 Otay Lakes Rd.Chula Vista, CA 91910(619) 421-6700

Sudberry Properties, IncColton Sudberry5465 Morehouse Dr, Ste 260 San Diego, CA 92121(858) 546-3000

Sun Diego Charter Co.Rich Illes522 W. 8th St.National City, CA 91950(619) 336-9200

Sweetwater AuthorityJim Smyth505 Garrett Ave.Chula Vista, CA 91910(619) 420-1413

Sweetwater Crossing Shopping Center Kerrie L OzarskiSweetwater & 805 FreewayNational City, CA 91950(619) 780-0101

Sweetwater Harley-DavidsonAnastasia Polles3201 Hoover Ave.National City, CA 91950(619) 477-4477

UCSD South Bay Radiation OncologyTeresa Langley959 Lane Ave. Chula Vista, CA 91914(619) 502-7730 Union BankRichard Velasquez, Jr.22 E. 8th St.National City, CA 91950 (619) 336-2000

Vibra BankScott Parker530 BroadwayChula Vista, CA 91910(619) 422-5300

Westcott Mazda/KIAKam Firozie2800 National City Blvd.National City, CA 91950(619) 474-1591 Wrigleys SupermarketAmer Arabo34 N Euclid Ave.National City, CA 91950(619) 264-4444

YYK Enterprises IncSteve Johnston726 W 19th St.National City, CA 91950(619) 474-6229

CORPORATE NATIONAL CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCEMembers

24 SPRING 2014

NATIONAL CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE As a Chamber Member we invite you to get involved with one or more active commit-tees. We are constantly seeking volunteers to assist with community events.

CHAMBER COMMITTEES

Graphic formating by Armando RodriguezNational City Chamber of Commerce

Business and Membership Development Committee The Business and Membership Development Committee is responsible for building and sustaining a strong, pro-active membership organization, providing financial assets to support programs and initiatives necessary to ensure the Chamber continues to be a leading advocate for businesses. This committee works collaboratively with the City of National City, National City Chamber of Commerce Visitor Information Center and other community partners to foster va healthy business environment by marketing the Chamber of Commerce services, promoting members and community assets, and is responsible for development of the Chamber’s communications and collateral material including the Business Directory, Quarterly Newsletter, Website, and Press Releases.

Economic Development Committee The Economic Development Committee of the National City Chamber of Commerce focuses on promoting economic development in National City through the development and implementation of projects, programs, and policies that stimulate economic growth and prosperity, enhance community development initiatives, leading to improved quality of life. This committee is the legislative and regulatory advocate for businesses at the local, state, and federal levels. The Committee reviews legislation, supports pro-business policies and actively represents Chamber members.

Meets Second Thursdays (8am-9am). Chair: Dukie Valderama, San Diego Unified Port District.

Executive CommitteeThe National City Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee maintains oversight of the Chamber’s finances, execution of Chamber Policies, member services, products and programs, and oversees the performance of the chief executive officer.

Meets Second Fridays (11am-12pm). Chairman: John Snyder,EDCO Disposal Corp.

Special Events CommitteesThe Special Event Committees of the National City Chamber of Commerce are tasked with organizing the Chamber’s annual events including Automobile Heritage Day, Career Pathways Job Fair, Golf Tournament, Salute to Navy Luncheon, Mariachi Festival and Competition, and the Annual Inauguration and Awards Dinner.

Board Meetings Held Third Tuesdays (8am-9:30am)

Chamber Conference Room & Courtyard

If you are interested in using the National City Chamber Conference Room or Courtyard for your business meeting, workshops, or private reception please contact the National City Chamber office at (619) 477-9339 or by email at [email protected]. Special rates apply to Chamber members.

The NCCC Conference Room hosts:• 100 person capacity/36 with conference table set-up• Display screen • Projector• White boards• Professional conference table and seating • Available on weekdays and weekends• Wifi

Documents

National City Chamber of Commerce Spring 2014 Newsletter