www.sfschamber.com Vol.26,No.12•August2013

BUSINESSSanta Fe SpringsOfficial Publication of the Santa Fe Springs Chamber of Commerce

CalENdarAUGUST 7 / Wednesday

BUSINESS CARD EXCHANGE7:30–9:30 AM / hosted by Popular Community Bank at Town Center Hall, 11740 Telegraph Rd, Santa Fe Springs

AUGUST 8 / Thursday

SFS CITY COUNCIL6 PM / SFS City Council Chambers11710 Telegraph Rd, Santa Fe Springs

AUGUST 8-9 / Thursday-Friday

SANTA FE SPRINGS CHAMBER CLOSEDThursday afternoon and all day Fridayfor Board of Directors workshop

AUGUST 15 / Thursday

RELAY FOR LIFE POTATO BAKE11:30 AM–2 PM / sponsored by SFS Fire Department and Rescue, 11300 Greenstone, Santa Fe Springs

X-IGENT PRINTING EVENING MIXER5–9 PM / 1001 Goodrich Blvd, LA

AUGUST 20 / Tuesday

SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE3–4:30 PM / SFS Chamber Office12016 Telegraph Rd, Santa Fe Springs

AUGUST 21 / Wednesday

INTERFAITH FOOD CENTERGRAND OPENING / RIBBON CUTTING3–5 PM / ribbon cutting at 4 PM11819 Burke St, Santa Fe Springs

AUGUST 22 / Thursday

SFS CITY COUNCIL6 PM / SFS City Council Chambers11710 Telegraph Rd, Santa Fe Springs

AUGUST 28 / Wednesday

AMBASSADOR COMMITTEE8:30–9:30 AM / Police Services Center11576 Telegraph Rd, Santa Fe Springs

AUGUST 29 / Thursday

CONSTANT CONTACT WORKSHOP9–9:45 AM Session I10 AM–12 NOON Session IISanta Fe Springs Library11700 Telegraph Rd, Santa Fe Springs

SEPTEMBER 2 / Monday

SFS CHAMBER CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF LABOR DAY

SEPTEMBER 4 / Wednesday

BUSINESS CARD EXCHANGE7:30–9:30 AM / Merrill Gardens at Chateau Whittier, 13250 E Philadelphia St, Whittier

SEPTEMBER 5 / Thursday

YOUTH EDUCATION COMMITTEE8:30–9:30 AM / SFS Chamber Office, 12016 Telegraph Rd, Santa Fe Springs

SEPTEMBER 11 / Wednesday

CHAMBER EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE11:30 AM–1 PM / SFS Library11700 Telegraph Rd, Santa Fe Springs

YOUTH ENRICHMENT FUND BOARD1–2 PM / SFS Library11700 Telegraph Rd, Santa Fe Springs

Santa Fe Springs Business12016 East Telegraph Road, Suite 100Santa Fe Springs, California 90670

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‘Traveling to Success’ at the 2013 Business Expo

Friendly Hills Bank won the 2012 “Best Themed Table” prize.

Scenes from the Santa Fe Springs Chamber’s 2012 Business Expo

Tamales Guadalajara served samples of their delicious tamales.

Representatives of Global Family Dentistry greet potential clients.

Get your passports and get ready to travel to the annual SFS Chamber Business Expo on Wednesday, September 18 . This annual Expo will once again be held at Heritage Park and will feature over 100 businesses and restaurants showcasing their products and services.

This is the perfect opportunity for businesses to advertise to other businesses and to the community at large while promoting the local economy.

Participating businesses are encouraged to decorate their booths to celebrate the theme. This year’s theme—“Traveling to Success with the SFS Chamber”—suggests many variations of decorations.

The Expo will be open to the public from 3:00 to 6:00

p.m. and is FREE! Please join us for a great afternoon of music, food samples and local businesses celebrating the “Traveling to Success”-themed event.

The Santa Fe Springs Chamber of Commerce is currently taking reservations on a first come basis. This year, we are also offering special packages that offer event signage and program advertising opportunities. Having a booth and/or advertising in the event program is a great opportunity to gain business exposure for very little cost.

To register for a table or get additional information, please call the chamber office at (562) 944-1616 or visit www.sfschamber.com.

Please see page 9 for details.

The Marconi Museum was a perfect setting for the 2013 Destiny Dinner where guests wandered among col-lectible cars while enjoying compli-mentary wine, beautiful views and a spectacular silent auction.

New faces met with those who had founded the Youth Enrichment Fund almost 20 years ago for a lively social gathering. After the cocktail hour and a very competitive silent auction, guests sat down for contests and a delicious dinner.

Guests didn’t even wait for din-ner to be completed before they hit the dance floor! But, all attention

was on the scholarship recipients as they were honored in an inspiring program.

In keeping with the “Mission Pos-sible – 007 theme”, the 007 table was auctioned off to the highest bidder. A very competitive group fought over the rights to have their table named the 007 table, but Brad Pierce of Breit-Burn Energy won the bragging rights!

At the end of the evening the raffle drawing was held and the $500 win-ner was Fire Captain Mike Crook, who generously donated the money back to the Youth Enrichment Fund.

Preparing for Destiny Dinner is a huge undertaking and its success is due to the committee that planned the event—Debbie Baker, Simpson Advertising; Teri Bazen, Norwalk/La Mirada Plumbing & HVAC; Lisa Boyajian, Ansa Insurance Services; Liz Buckingham, Friendly Hills Bank; Susan Crowell, HealthFirst Medical Group; Julie Herrera, City of Santa Fe Springs; Joanne Klemm, Comet Employment Services; Carolyn Reg-gio, CAPC; Betty Sanchez, Popular

Community Bank; and YEF President Jim Cusick, Shaw Diversified Services.

Many thanks go to the generous contributors and dinner attendees for enabling the Youth Enrichment Fund to present scholarships to this year’s deserving recipients.

Jordan King, the 2013 recipient of the $20,000 Destiny Scholarship, will use his scholarship to attend the University of California, San Diego.

Mary Ann Talino, who will be at-tending UCLA for her third year, re-ceived the $2,500 Powell Grant.

Abel Saldano, who will be attending the University of California, Irvine in the fall received the $1,500 Powell Grant.

All proceeds from the event go to the Santa Fe Springs Chamber/League Youth Enrichment Fund which pro-vides programs and scholarships for the youth of Santa Fe Springs.

Please see pages 10 and 11 for pho-tos of the event.

Destiny Dinner Proved to Be ‘MISSION POSSIBLE’

Brad Pierce definitely took a liking to the cars at the Marconi Auto Museum.

BreitBurn Energy is named the 007 table.

Santa Fe Springs BUSINESS • August 2013 • Page 2

August was traditionally the last month of summer when I was grow-ing up. It was four glorious weeks of soaking up the sun on the beach, playing in the pool, summer reading, family barbecues, and going to see a movie at the “drive-in” theatre on those hot August nights.

It was a well known fact this would

all come to an end the day after Labor Day, when school resumed.

Much has changed since then. For those of you asking, “What’s a drive-in theatre?” you might visit the Santa Fe Springs Swap Meet. Yes, before people came to shop and sell goods at this location, families with kids and teenagers would drive to this very lo-cation to watch a movie in their cars.

Most of our Destiny and Powell Grant recipients are already preparing to head back to college.

If you didn’t have an opportunity to meet our exceptional students this year at our Youth Enrichment Fund Destiny Dinner held at the Mar-

coni Automotive Museum, you really missed out. You’ll want to be sure and put it on your calendar for next year.

August is an important month for the chamber. It is when the new board meets for the annual workshop to discuss implementation and changes with events and programs that are relevant to the needs of the business community.

One of these events is the Business Expo on September 18 at Heritage Park. Be sure to contact the chamber if you’d like to know more about this business to business event.

Another important topic of discus-sion will continue to be health care reform. Even though the large group mandate has been extended to 2015, there are still rules and regulations that need to be adhered to.

We will continue to keep you informed through the Human Re-sources Forum, which will resume in September and held on the last Tuesday of each month.

While you’re enjoying these last bits of summer, the chamber board and staff will be continuing to “Build the Framework to Business Success.”

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Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670(562) 944-1616 • www.sfschamber.com

— EXECUTiVE CoMMiTTEE —PresidentLiSA BoYAJiAnAnsa Insurance ServicesPresident-ElectCURTiS MELLoHERAEUSVice President, Member ServicesCARoLYn REGGioCAPC, Inc.Vice President, Youth Enrichment FundJoAnnE KLEMMComet Employment AgencyVice President, Public AffairsLARRY L. CLAnTonCosby Oil Company, Inc.TreasurerLiZ BUCKinGhAMFriendly Hills Bankimmediate Past PresidentMiKE FoLEYCushman & Wakefield of California, Inc.

— DiRECToRS —MiChAEL B. BEChERMiller Giangrande, LLPRAnDALL CoURTnEYDDWERKS, INC./RedShirtPrinting.comSUSAn CRoWELLHealthFirst Medical GroupJiM CUSiCKShaw Diversified Services, Inc.PATRiCiA KoTZEDiversified Risk Management, Inc.RiCK LAnDiSSanta Fe Springs Swap MeetJULiA McConAGhYPIH HealthDAniEL J. McMiLLAnMorgan Stanley Wealth ManagementDAn STEPAniAnCR&R Waste & Recycling ServicesMiCKEY ShUDinServ-Wel Disposal & RecyclingToM SUMMERFiELDCascade Pump CompanyJAMES WiLCoXRaymond Handling Solutions, Inc.JEFF WinKLERBreitBurn EnergyShARon WURoquemore, Pringle & Moore, Inc.

— STAFF —KAThiE FinKChief Executive OfficerBRUCE BERTRAMDirector of MarketingMARiCELA CASTELLAnoSAccountingSUE GRAnAYouth Services/Special Events CoordinatorLAURA GUiDERAAdministrative CoordinatorChRiSTY LinDSAYMember Services/Special Events Coordinator

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‘Building the Framework to Business Success’

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Volunteer of the Year Award Presented to Betty Sanchez-White

Betty Sanchez-White of Popular Community Bank was taken by surprise when Santa Fe Springs Chamber President Mike Foley, Cush-man & Wakefield of California, presented her with the 2013 Volunteer of Year Award at the Destiny Dinner held at the spectacular Marconi Automotive Museum.

Betty attends the Youth Enrichment Fund Destiny Dinner annually to support the schol-arship and youth programs. Her charitable donations of time were recognized by the Santa Fe Springs Chamber of Commerce and her contributions to the chamber exceeded the normal expectations of a volunteer.

Betty has worked at Popular Community Bank since 2002. She is the branch man-ager and assistant vice president in Santa Fe Springs. Her bank has a strong commitment to the community and her solid community involvement has enhanced the chamber’s programs.

She has been an active member and taken part in various youth programs. She has been a high school mentor for several years, served on the Destiny Dinner Committee, golf committee, and is an active ambassador. Popular Community Bank encourages its employees to volunteer for the chamber and community.

Outside of the chamber, she is a team member of the Santa Fe Springs Rotary Club and co-chaired the fireworks booth to raise funds for scholarships and leadership camp. She co-leads the bank’s efforts in the implementation of a regional partnership in delivering financial literacy to high school students in Santa Fe Springs and Orange County.

This is a much deserved award and it could not have been given at a better time as she is also expecting her first baby! The chamber appreciates and con-gratulates Betty for her incredible efforts.

Santa Fe Springs Chamber 2013 Volunteer of the Year

Betty Sanchez-White, Popular Community Bank

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Thank you to the wonderful DoubleTree by Hilton Los Angeles/Norwalk staff, who did an outstanding job hosting the multichamber “Christmas in July” mixer.

Staff members from the Santa Fe Springs Chamber of Commerce, Commerce Industrial Council, and Norwalk Chamber of Commerce presented a framed certificate of appreciation to the staff of the DoubleTree by Hilton Los Angeles/Norwalk for the fantastic job they did hosting the July multichamber mixer at their beautiful facility.

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The Mandarin Inn in Santa Fe Springs, 13473 Telegraph Road, hosted the July Networking @ Noon event, serving a delicious buffet lunch to the Santa Fe Springs Chamber of Commerce members and guests.

They have been the Chinese res-taurant of choice in this area for over 25 years and now also have a great sushi bar. They do catering and will also host your company function or your weekly or monthly organiza-tional meeting in a room that easily holds 40 people. Visit their website at www.mandardininn.com for more information.

Santa Fe Springs BUSINESS • August 2013 • Page 6YOUTH ENRICHMENT FUND

Do You Have Two Hours a Month to Spare?

The SFS Chamber/League Youth Enrichment Fund is looking for business people who enjoy having fun and working with high school students. If this sounds like you, then please consider volunteering as a mentor. It doesn’t take much time and you will probably find that you enjoy it as much as the students do. Through various activities such as Job Shadow Day, college visits and busi-ness breakfasts, you will meet with your student to provide support, counsel, friendship and constructive examples.

Every month there is a structured activity for mentors and students to attend. These activities are on weekdays and run approximately two hours. The goal of each activity is to encourage interpersonal skills in the students and to teach them about life and business.

Because of the success of the program, the number of students who have signed up for this year has increased by 25, so we need 25 new mentors! The only qualifications for this job is someone who is friendly, enjoys spending time with students, and is willing to be a role model and help a student plan for a successful future.

Our mentors have thoroughly enjoyed being mentors and come back year after year. Won’t you consider being a mentor and “making a difference in just 24 hours a year?” If you would like to add your name to the list of mentors, please call Sue Grana at (562) 944-1616.

Special thanks to our mentors who are making a difference:Michael Aguilar,

Michael Aguilar & AssociatesSylvia Arias, City of Santa Fe SpringsGarry Couso-Vasquez, Vernon SecurityColin Diaz, DeVry UniversityDana Duran, SoroptimistCesar Estrada, PennySaverMarian Guerrero, LA CadaChuck Hayes, Venture ElectricErnesto Williams, Sherwin Williams PaintJoanne Klemm, Comet Employment AgencyFred Latham, retired SFS city managerBarbara Levine, L.A. CountyRebecca Lira, SoroptimistTom Lopez, City of Santa Fe Springs, retired

Belinda Martinez, Adecco Employment ServiceDaniel J. McMillan, MorganStanley SmithBarneyDamien Orozco, Iron Dog FitnessElizabeth Ramos, Day-Lee FoodsJoyce Ryan, SFS LibraryCarolyn Sagara, Target Specialty ProductsRobert Salazar, PaychexBetty Sanchez, Popular Community BankAnthony Sanchez, Vilmure Peeler & Boucher, LLPAraceli Tiblier, Gold Coast AppraisalsMargie Valenzuela, HERAEUSDona Warkentin, retiredSharon Wu, Roquemore, Pringle & Moore

Maria Aguilar—Cookie LeeAngel’s BaseballAnsa Insurance ServicesAntica Olive OilApffels Coffee Aquarium of the PacificAssemblymember Ian C. CalderonAtlanticDebbie BakerTeri BazenBruce Bertram Big 5 Sporting GoodsBJ’s DowneyBlack Gold Golf ClubBoomersLisa BoyajianBravo SportsBrea ImprovBreitBurn EnergyBruce’s Prime Rib & Spirits, Inc.Build a Bear WorkshopBumble Bee Foods, LLCLiz BuckinghamCafé N StuffCalifornia GrillCandlewood Country ClubCascade Pump Co.Cerritos Center for Performing ArtsCity of Santa Fe SpringsComet Employment AgencyComplete Landscape CareCosby Oil Company, Inc.CR&R Waste and Recycling ServicesCrowne Plaza Hotel Ron and Susan CrowellDal Rae RestaurantDattilo Italian RestaurantDesert Adventures Eco ToursDisneyland ResortDoubletree Hotel LA/CommerceDoubletree Hotel LA/NorwalkDowney Civic Light OperaEmbassy Suites LA/DowneyDr. Andy EnosFestival of the ArtsKathie & Gary Fink

Mike & Denise FoleyFood 4 LessFord AmphitheaterLynn FosterFrantone’s PizzaGeezer’sGoldilocks Corp.Golf N’ StuffGQ Limousine Services, Inc.Sue and Nick Grana Hacienda Golf ClubHealthFirst Medical GroupHERAEUSHilton Garden Inn MontebelloHoliday Inn La MiradaHuntington LibraryIce House Comedy ClubIron Dog FitnessJon Donaire DessertsJuan Great FiestaLa Habra Children’s MuseumLa Mirada TheaterFred and Linda LathamLaugh FactoryChristy and Bruce Lindsay Long Beach PlayhouseLos Alamitos Race TrackLos Amigos Golf ClubLos Angeles DodgersLos Angeles ZooLos Cerritos CenterMadame Tussauds HollywoodMaggie’s PubMandarin InnManuel’s El Tepeyac CaféMeritum BancardMiracle Springs Resort & SpaMiramonte Resort & SpaModern Express, LLCMonte De Oro WineryMuseum of ToleranceNatural History MuseumNorwalk Florist [Flowers by Allen]Norwalk/La Mirada Plumbing & HVACOffice DepotOrbit Event Rentals

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H, RATANJEE, CPAHiten D. Ratanjee, CPA and owner14515 Valley View Avenue, Suite A, Santa Fe Springs 90670(562) 921-9300With all the challenges that small businesses face, account-ing and taxes are among the most stressful tasks. Well, not for Hiten Ratanjee! A native of Southern California, he ob-tained his B.A. in accounting at Cal State Fullerton and a master’s in taxation at the University of Illinois. He worked in the tax department of one of the nation’s largest account-ing firms, specializing in accounting, tax preparation, and consulting for a variety of businesses. With over 11 years of experience, Hiten brings the expertise of a large firm with a focus on more personal attention. Contact Hiten for a free initial consultation and see how he can help you make the most burdensome task less taxing.

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Santa Fe Springs BUSINESS • August 2013 • Page 8COMMUNITY NEWS

Santa Fe Springs Crime Statistics Part i Crimes Monthly Comparison

June 2013 2012Crimes reported 2013 totals totals difference

Total 107 627 660 –5%Homicide 0 0 1 —%Rape 0 2 2 —%Robbery 5 13 17 –24%AggravatedAssault 5 19 23 –17%Burglary 5 74 101 –27% Commercial/Retail 5 55 71 –23% Residential 0 19 30 –37% Vehicle 17 89 94 –5%AllThefts 73 401 393 +2% Vehicle 13 88 72 +22% Shoplifting 17 59 79 –25%AutoTheft 19 117 123 –5%Arson 0 1 0 +100%

remember, Buy from Chamber Members!

The following companies recently renewed their memberships. We salute these businesses and thank them for their continued support. Members listed in boldface type donated to the Youth Enrichment Fund.

Member YearsEgloff & Graper, inc. 38Bruce’s Prime Rib & Spirits Inc. 37Cushman & Wakefield of California, Inc.–Mike Foley 36Vilmure Peeler & Boucher LLP 36Gerald R. Colnic, CLU Insurance 35Pump Engineering Co. 33integrated Packaging Systems, inc.–iPS 29P P Mfg. Co., Inc. - Metal Manufacturing 29Precision Tube Bending 29Talley inc. 29Veracruz Mexican Restaurant 29The Flag Shop 28Colliers International - Stephen Calhoun 26Associated Cabinet 23Lakeland Villa, LLC 20California Employment Develop. Dept. 19harvey & Parmelee LLP, CPA 19El Monte RV Center 17Vernola’s Tow Service 17L & D Appliance Corp. 16Rohrback Cosasco Systems 16G & M oil Co., inc. #66 15GM Properties 15Juan Great Fiesta 15BreitBurn Energy 14Capitol Distribution Co. LLC 14hERAEUS 14Accutech Manufacturing Inc. 13Crown Fence Co. 13Performance Team Freight System 13Tangram interiors 13Graphic Design Services, Inc. 12Goldilocks Corp of California 11Mesnew, Inc. 11Action Tool / Southwest 10Hispanic Outreach Taskforce 8Whittier Area First Day Coalition 8Blue Ribbon Container & Display, Inc. 6Legacy Partners Commercial, inc. 6Metropolitan Water District of Southern California 6Santa Fe Springs Community Playhouse 6L Tech Network Services, Inc. 5Top Line Automotive 5Anthony Sykes & Co. 3Calvary Chapel Santa Fe Springs 3Marquez Cable Systems, inc. 3PAR Services, a Department of Exceptional Children’s Foundation (ECF) 3Renew Massage and Skin Care 3DeVry University 2Cytec Process Materials (CA) inc. 1Kalico office Furniture 1State Farm insurance–Kevin McKinney 1

Certified Farmers MarketComing to Santa Fe Springs!Every Thursday in AugustTown Center Plaza11740 Telegraph Road12 noon to 5:00 p.m.

Come access locally grown, farm fresh produce. The Certified Farmers Market will allow the com-munity to take advantage of the variety of vendors with plentiful supply, and the pedestrian friendly location in your own neighborhood.

If you are looking for a place to have lunch, this is also a great place; vendors will sell a variety of food. Plenty of parking will also be available.

For more information, call the Parks and Recre-ation Division at 863-4896 or visit us on the web at www.santafesprings.org

Don’t Miss Free Evening Summer Concerts in August!

The City’s summer concerts in the park continue. Don’t miss out on the last two concerts of the series. Come enjoy free entertain-ment with co-workers, friends, or family. Concerts will be held from 6:30 TO 8:30 p.m. Bring your blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a night of musical entertainment. For more information, please call the Parks & Recreation Services Division at 863-4896. Thursday, August 15, Los Nietos Park (11143 Charlesworth Road)Mariachi Bellas – Come enjoy this vibrant group of talented young ladies who will entertain with their mariachi music and the smooth sounds of their boleros.

Thursday, August 30, Heritage Park (12100 Mora Drive)The Chico Band – Come enjoy this band that plays music of all eras. The band specializes in big band, salsa, and Tex Mex, among other styles. They will get everyone on their feet and dancing!

WAPADH Expands Facilities, Services with Opening of New SFS Facility

On July 10, WAPADH took a large step into the future with the grand opening celebration of their second facility in Santa Fe Springs. WAPADH Board President Linda Brand cut the ribbon as a large crowd looked on. WAPADH’s executive director, Steve Boyer, and California Assemblymem-ber Ian C. Calderon helped do the honors.

Longtime Santa Fe Springs Cham-ber member WAPADH was presented with congratulatory certificates from the chamber and California State As-sembly.

Challenged by accelerating enroll-ments for their services due to the increase in autism diagnosis and a decrease in government support, WA-PADH’s board of directors launched a three-year strategic expansion result-ing in an increase in service resources.

Fueled entirely by significant grants from Southern California foundations and other contributions from donor agencies and individuals, WAPADH leaders prepared the way for future services that better reflect the needs of their growing service user base.

Founded in 1969, WAPADH is a private, nonprofit organization that supports individuals with a variety of lifelong disabilities including cerebral palsy, autism, Down’s syndrome and related medical and/or behavioral disorders.

Individuals served in their programs are generally “very low income” and are of mixed ethnic origin and receive services at no charge to them.

WAPADH’s core programs are Delta Services, a unique continuing educa-tion program serving more than 245 consumers and their families every day; Communication Services (CS) to meet the communication needs of school children without speech with a caseload that has swelled from 45 to 220 children in its first three full years; and housing provided for individuals who live in their own homes (now serving 20 individuals) who require 24-hour support.

Santa Fe Springs BUSINESS • August 2013 • Page 9MEMBER NEWS

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Have You Registered Yet?

September 18, 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.Heritage Park, Santa Fe Springs

Don’t miss your opportunity to promote your business at our Business Expo. Nothing beats face-to-face contact

with your BEST target market!

6-foot Table $100

8-foot Table with electricity $150

Business Card Ad in program $35

Half Page Ad in program $75

Full Page Ad in program $150

Back/Inside Cover Ad in program $300

Center Fold 2-page Ad in program $400

Business Expo Special Package $250Table, half page ad, 18- by 24-inch sign at entrance, special recognition in newspaper

Business Expo Advertising Package $200Half page ad and 18- by 24-inch sign

Event Sponsor $500Table, full page ad, 24- by 48-inch sign at entrance, logo on website, logo on all promotional materials and in the news-paper, special DJ recognition at Business Expo

To secure your reservation, register online at www.sfschamber.com.

For more information, call (562) 944-1616.

Santa Fe Springs BUSINESS • August 2013 • Page 10DESTINY DINNER

The Santa Fe Springs Chamber/League Youth Enrichment FundThanks Our Generous Sponsors

Destiny Scholarship recipient Jordan King shows off his $20,000 check.

Powell Grant recipient MaryAnn Talino receives her check from YEF President Jim Cusick, Shaw Diversified Services, Inc., and Scholarship Chairperson Larry Clanton, Cosby Oil Company, Inc.

Jim Cusick and Susan Crowell, HealthFirst Medical Group, con-gratulate 2009 Destiny recipient Benadette Gomez on her graduation from UC Davis.

Powell Grant recipient Abel Saldano receives his check from Jim Cusick and Larry Clanton.

Artie and Sharon Wu, Roquemore, Pringle and Moore, and Jim and Kim Cusick, Shaw Diversified Services, Inc.

James and Kim Wilcox, Raymond Handling Solutions, Inc.

Guests from Triangle Distributing Company enjoy the silent auction.

Joanne Klemm, Comet Employment Agency, Tom and Pam Summerfield, Cascade Pump Company

Popular Community Bank friends celebrate together.

Liz and Tom Buckingham, Friendly Hills BankMickey and Barbara Shubin, Serv-Wel Disposal and Recycling

Debbie Baker, Simpson Advertising, Inc.; Joanne Klemm, Comet Employment Agency; and Dennis Turner, PDQ Rentals

Lisa Boyajian and Angela Gambino, Ansa Insurance Services, greet Paul Hesse, Penta Pacific Properties.

Santa Fe Springs BUSINESS • August 2013 • Page 11DESTINY DINNER

Daniel J. McMillan, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management; Councilmember Louie Gonzalez, City of Santa Fe Springs; Victor Marin, SFS Department of Fire and Rescue; Teresa Rivas; City Manager Thaddeus McCormack, Santa Fe Springs

Jim and Susan West, PIH Health Jeff Winkler, BreitBurn Energy, plays Heads or Tails, a tradition at Destiny Dinners.

Paul Fleck, Atkinson, Andelsen, Loya, Ruud and Romo; Ron Crowell, HealthFirst Medical Group; and Tom Summerfield, Cascade Pump Company

Susan Crowell and Jim Cusick honor renewing PhD’s Rick Landis, Santa Fe Springs Swap Meet; Andre Soetjahja, Solaris Paper; and Jim West, PIH Health.

Jeff and Stephanie Winkler, Breitburn Energy

Leonard, Ariana and Betty Mendoza, Bumble Bee Foods

Santa Fe Springs Fire Chief Mike Crook and his wife, Phyllis

Ron and Susan Crowell, HealthFirst Medical Group

Mike and Denise Foley, Cushman & Wakefield of California

Curtis and Jan Mello, HERAEUS

Denise and Rick Landis, Santa Fe Springs Swap Meet, and Carolyn Reggio, CAPC,Inc.

Maria and Michael Aguilar, Meritum Bankcard

BachelorSponsorBumbleBeeFoods•PaulandTracyFleck

ShawDiversifiedServices–TuftexRoquemore,Pringle&Moore,Inc.

GraduateSponsorCentralBasinWaterDistrict•CometEmploymentAgency

SouthernCaliforniaEdison•E.JordanBrookesKevinandLisaWatson

PhDSponsorCityofSantaFeSprings•ConsolidatedDisposalService

JohnRandallDavis,M.D.Golden Springs Development CompanyHealthFirstMedicalGroup•HERAEUS

FredandLindaLatham•McKesson•PIHHealthSantaFeSpringsSwapMeet•SolarisPaper,Inc.

TangramInteriors•VotawPrecisionTechnologies,Inc.Dr.RaafatandMrs.MaryAnnMattarin memory of their daughter Megan,

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Santa Fe Springs BUSINESS • August 2013 • Page 12COMMUNITY NEWS

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Host Your Next Business Meeting at a City Facility

The City takes great pride in the services it offers to the business community. The City offers a variety of facilities to suit most business meetings, events, workshops, training seminars, or other special events, at competitive rates.

If you are looking for a facility for your next business meeting or event, con-sider using one of the City’s venues. To view or reserve a facility or for specific fees for your meeting or event, please call the respective phone numbers below.

Facility Location Capacity Fees range from Telephone

Betty Wilson Center 11641 Florence Ave 16–158 $30/hr–$104/hr 692-0261 ($50–$100 deposit)

Clarke Estate 10211 Pioneer Blvd 10–100 $66/hr–$147/hr 868-3876 ($50–$250 deposit)

Gus Velasco 9255 Pioneer Blvd 16–158 $30/hr–$118/hr 692-0261Neighborhood Center ($50–$100 deposit)

Heritage Park 12100 Mora Dr 16–300 $35/hr for meeting 946-6476 rooms ($50 deposit) Event fees vary (flat rate between $135 and $3,500, deposit $300)

Library 11700 Telegraph Rd 45 $75/hr ($75 deposit) 868-7738

Town Center Hall 11740 Telegraph Rd 12–250 $52/hr–$156/hr 863-4896

Police Services Center 11576 Telegraph Rd 63 $65 (no deposit) 409-1850