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September / Octoberr 20201141444Victor Valley Chammbeber ofofofof CCCCCooomommemeercrcrcrceeee

Business NetworkingEvent Expanded

Summer Golf Event DrawsOver 100 Members

Chamber AdvocatesFor Business

magazine

Mobile AppsSupporting BusinessPeople On-The-Go

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I was at the Mojave Narrows Regional Park for my husband’s company picnic a few months ago. As I was watching my grandson having fun on the playground equipment, I looked around and noticed the bits

and pieces of trash on the ground. Well, I wasn’t doing anything else, so with one eye on my grandson, I picked up the trash in the surrounding area and threw it into the nearby container. The area looked much nicer.

On the street where we live, a little over half of our neighbors have lived on that same end of the street for over 20 years. The rest have been there between about 6 months to 5 years. We “old timers” always introduce ourselves to the new folks that move in. We let them know who we are in hopes that they will follow our example in yard upkeep, being neighborly, and hopefully help them feel proud to be among us as our neighbors. We live in a blue collar neighborhood, income is likely on the more humble side of the middle class range, and we haven’t had any major crime in the 23 years we’ve lived there. We keep an eye out for each other and notify each other when something might be out of sorts.

The Victor Valley is a wonderful place to live: Mountains, beaches and Las Vegas nearby! Clear blue skies, clean air and the mysterious desert formations to enjoy. Our quality of life is how we make it. As a business owner or employee, we can set a good example through excellent customer service and be conscientious of how we deal with our clients and vendors, and provide a clean and welcoming facility. There are many facets to quality of life and one of the Chamber’s goals this year is to provide ideas on what it means to take pride in our community and what can we do to promote pride where we live, work and play. The common denominator is you and me and that is where it starts.

Kaye Walraven,Chairman of the Board

CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2014 - 15

Kaye Walraven, Chairman of the Board Abengoa Solar LLCSteve Orr, VP Membership & Community Services Heritage Victor Valley Medical GroupYvonne Hester, VP Business ServicesMojave Water AgencyCindy Gustin, VP Special EventsAlaska USA Business & Commercial Services Teressa DeAtley, VP Financial ServicesCitizens Business BankBobby Tarango, VP Economic Enhancement Chicago TitleAnita Tuckerman, Past Chairman of the Board Stirling Development

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2014 - 15

Chuck Duncan Reflections CateringJim Dye United Furniture Industries, Inc.David Greiner Greiner Buick GMCEddie Hernandez The Mall of Victor ValleyDwight Johnson El Dorado BroadcastersDerek King Excelsior Charter SchoolsChris Lamoreaux Coldwell Banker Home SourceBobby Miekel Riverside CementSue Moore Purofirst Fire & Water RestorationDoug Robertson City of VictorvilleRon Wilson ICR Staffing Services, Inc.

STAFF

Michele Spears President/CEOLisa De La Cruz Business Development ManagerStarlene Seargeant Communications ManagerLisa Robinson Membership & Advertising Sales ManagerGail Davis Special Events Manager

Published by the Victor Valley Chamber of Commerce14174 Green Tree Blvd., Victorville, CA 92395Tel: (760) 245-6506 Fax: (760) 245-6505E-Mail: [email protected] us online at vvchamber.com

Insight Magazine Layout by Micki Brown/Daily Press

MANUSCRIPTS: The editor welcomes articles for possible publication. The Victor Valley Chamber of Commerce assumes no responsibility for the care or return of any manuscripts. Articles are subject to editing and are included on an “as space permits” basis.DEADLINE: Material and photos for inclusion in Insight Magazine must be received by the first of the month previous to the month of publication and may be e-mailed, faxed or mailed. For questions regarding news articles or press releases, contact (760) 245-6506, or [email protected]: All reasonable efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in Insight Magazine. The Victor Valley Chamber of Commerce accepts no responsibility for damages arising directly or as a consequence of the use or publication of inaccurate information. The opinions expressed by contributors are their own, and are not necessarily shared by Insight Magazine, its staff, the Victor Valley Chamber or advertisers. Editorial content is intended as general information, and not as specific legal or financial advice; for such, readers are advised to consult professionals in the appropriate field. The Victor Valley Chamber of Commerce assumes no liability resulting from advertising contained in this publication.

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CHAMBER UPDATES

The longest running golf tournament in the High Desert, Victor Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Roadrunner Golf Classic, returns for the 37th consecutive

year on October 2.

Join fellow golf enthusiasts for a day of sunshine, competitive banter and bragging rights. Network, promote, and compete with local businesses in one of the many contests offered. Lunch, raffle, and awards wrap up this popular Chamber event.

Sponsorships spots are selling quickly so call now to gain exposure for your company!

Call Gail at (760) 245-6506 for information on how you get involved!

We’ve had a lot of inquiries about our Business Expo. The expo has been expanded and will be held on September 23 at the Victorville Conference Cen-

ter/Hilton Garden Inn from 3:00 – 6:00 pm.

Every year member businesses around the Victor Valley gather at the Chamber’s annual Business-to-Business Showcase Expo. The more you get out and promote your products and services, the more opportunity for business you have. This year’s tradeshow will also feature a speaker/trainer designed to help businesses grow exponentially.

Booths will be available for businesses to showcase new products and services and is a fun way for vendors to see their clients as well as meet new ones.

Contact Gail for more information, but booth space is limited and going quickly.

As of press time we’d like to thank these sponsors:HD Weddings & Events

Alaska USA Business & Comercial Services

It was standing room only for the Chamber’s Annual State of the County Address. Former Victor Valley Chamber Chairman of the Board, and current 1st District Supervisor

Robert Lovingood pulled together a top-ranking panel of San Bernardino County officials to address chamber members on current issues in San Bernardino County.

Fellow Supervisors touched on multiple issues including the push for “real world” technical training that can help people fill the job gaps and build our middle class, “Cradle to Career” education and the impact that the prison realignment has had on the county staffing and budgets. Recent victories such as campaign finance reform, eased land-use permits and major transportation projects moving forward were highlighted.

The State of the County was sponsored by:

American Medical Response, Heritage Victor Valley Medical Group, Mojave Copy & Printing, San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, Southern California Edison, Stirling Development, Riverside Cement, and Victorville Disposal/Burrtec Waste Industries

State Of The County Headlines CEO and Four Supervisors of San Bernardino County

37th Annual Roadrunner Golf Classic Hits The Green In October

Business Expo Coming In September

Pictured L to R: Kaye Walraven – Chairman of the Board Victor Valley Chamber of Commerce, Robert Lovingood – 1st District Supervisor San Bernardino County, Janice Rutherford – 2nd District Supervisor San Bernardino County, James Ramos – 3rd District Supervisor San Bernardino County, and Greg Devereaux – CEO San Bernardino County

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Our April Social Media workshop got such rave reviews, that many chamber members lamented not attending. We are happy to announce that Bridget

Ayers, the Agent 99 behind Get Smart Web Consulting, will be instructing members on “How Facebook & LinkedIn Can Do More For Your Business: Service, Support, Marketing, & Sales Using Social Media” in our new workshop on September 4. With Bridget’s high-energy, whirlwind approach, past attendees were amazed how quickly the 3-hour April workshop ended.

Join us for this fast-paced whirl into Social Media. You will learn how to boost posts, and target your audience, the best ads, sponsored vs. fan vs. product/services. You will also learn via LinkedIn how to research people and companies, set more appointments, get introductions to prospects, and network to build stronger working relationships. The workshop will be held at Victorville City Hall at 14343 Civic Dr., Training room 1 & 2 on September 4. Contact Lisa De La Cruz at [email protected] to reserve your spot. $25 for members, $35 for non-members. Reservations and paid in advance required.

“Bridget explained things in a way you could understand. When she was asked a question she would answer it but also use an example in her answer that helped explain it. Her presentation was fun and she kept it upbeat.” Mark Austin– C-Me Promotions & Embroidery

“Bridget shared creative ways to draw consumers and business associates to your sites, as well as how to gain positive attention through Social Media. She’s energetic, encouraging and interesting to learn from.”Sharon Rodriguez – Southwest Gas Corporation

This event was made possible by the following sponsors:

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One of the Chamber’s most anticipated events is the Annual Kemper Campbell Ranch Mixer located in this historic ranch setting.

The DeBlasis family, descendants of the Campbells, welcomes the Chamber each year to their private home for it’s annual MEMBERS ONLY mixer.

Join fellow Chamber members outside on the patio and enjoy the panoramic views of the ranch. Savor hors d’oeuvres, beverages and networking at the most beautiful and historic site in the High Desert. For new members this is a treat you don’t want to miss.

The ranch has played host to many movie sets, and Citizen Kane was written at Kemper Campbell. Numerous Holly-wood stars among them Greer Garson, Groucho Marx, John Wayne and Greta Garbo have stayed there. The furnishings inside take you back to the time of Spanish land barons.

We are able to provide such a fabulous mixer through these generous sponsors:

The DeBlasis Family

Abengoa Solar LLCDaily Press

Desert Valley Hospital/Medical GroupExcelsior Charter Schools

Heritage Victor Valley Medical GroupSouthwest Gas Corporation

Victor Valley Federal Credit UnionVictorville Disposal/Burrtec Waste Industries

Coldwell Banker CommercialCurt’s Pharmacy

The Brass Pickle DeliThe Law Offices of Caldwell, Kennedy & Porter

BudweiserCoca Cola Bottling Co.

Plastipak Packaging, Inc.Veolia Transportation

To make a reservation please email Lisa De La Cruz at [email protected]

Save September 11thFor The PrestigiousKemper Campbell Ranch Mixer

Back By Popular Demand…Ayers to Headline Social Media Workshop

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Thanks to Spring Valley Lake Country Club for hosting our fi rst golf mixer, Swig, Schmooze & Shank! Turn out for the event was estimated to be 100.

Anyone who was interested took their turn at the putting, chipping and driving challenges. Spring Valley Lake Country Club provided the food, which was amazing. Enjoy the photos from the event.

Thanks to these businesses who sponsored this new event! Apple Valley Communications, Armstrong-Fairway Insurance Center, Inc., Bluestar Properties, Chicago Title, C-Me Promotions & Embroidery, Daily Press, DC Logistics, Financial Vision & Investment Service, Greiner Buick GMC, Heritage Victor Valley Medical Group, ICR Staffi ng Services, Inc., ISU Insurance Services - ARMAC Agency, MAG Aviation Fuel, Ripley & Associates, Securitas Security Services USA, Inc., Shear Realty, SoCal Solar Energy, Inc., Southern California Logistics Airport, The Mall of Victor Valley, Turner’s Outdoorsman, VIP Properties, and Wealth Strategies Group.

Swig, Schmooze, Shank Golf Mixer To Become An Annual Event!

Shear Realty, SoCal Solar Energy, Inc., Southern California Logistics Airport, The Mall of Victor Valley, Turner’s Outdoorsman, VIP Properties, and Wealth Strategies Group.

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COMMITTEE CORNER

Pictured L to R: Kaye Walraven-Abengoa Solar LLC, Nakia Wilson-High Desert Event Company LLC, John Ecale-Gentiva Hospice, Mark Austin-C-Me Promotions & Embroidery, Helena Johnson National Council of Negro Woman High Desert Section, Co-Chair Steve Orr -Heritage Victor Valley Medical Group, Dwight Johnson-El Dorado Broadcasters.Not pictured: Chris Ackerman-SoCal Solar Energy, Inc., Jim Coomes-First American Title Ins. Co., Co-Chair Teressa DeAtley-Citizens Business Bank, Diana Howell-DS Energy Solutions, Christine Schwegman-Digiplex Destination, and Sophie Smith-Lion Share Realty

The Chamber has the

distinction of hosting the longest running golf tournament in the High Desert, the 37th Annual Roadrunner Golf Classic. This year’s committee is tasked with keeping up the tradition while tweaking the classic with fun upgrades. We’d like to thank the 2014 committee for their ideas, energy and dedication.

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The Board has named Chris Lamoreaux, co-owner of Coldwell Banker Commercial Real Estate and

Coldwell Banker Home Source Residential Real Estate, to fi ll a seat on the Chamber Board of Directors. Chris has a degree in Marketing from Cal State San Bernardino and enjoys applying her knowledge and experience in her own business as well as helping others. She has been a business owner for over 23 years, and began her career in real estate brokerage 6 years ago. Many members will know Chris from her time as a Chamber Ambassador and recently she served as President of High Desert Opportunity.

With family and history in the High desert, the passion for real estate and the opportunity the High Desert offers, the decision to return home and build a real estate company was easy. Chris lives in Apple Valley and enjoys involvement in the community through various charities and chambers of commerce.

Chamber Welcomes Chris Lamoreaux to Board

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As of this writing, Sacramento had been busy on many levels. Both CalChamber and our Legislative Action Committee are watching these various bills as they wind

through the legislative process:

• SB 850 Public Post Secondary EducationThis will establish a pilot program in the California Community College System allowing select community colleges to offer a single bachelor’s degree program as related to an unmet workforce need in the local community. There could be up to 15 community colleges in the program. Enrollments would start in 2017.

The following bills will be considered again on August 14 and are opposed by the California Chamber of Commerce as “job killer” bills

• AB 52 Substantial Expansion of CEQACreates more opportunities for litigation and substantially increases project cost and delay by creating mandatory consultation requirements with Native American Tribes and by requiring lead agencies to analyze a project’s impacts to an entirely new resource area called Tribal Cultural Resources.

• AB 1522 Paid Sick LeaveIncreases employer mandates by requiring all employers, large and small, to provide all employees in California with paid sick leave, and threatens employers with statutory penalties and litigation under the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) for alleged violations.

• AB 1897 Contractor LiabilityUnfairly imposes liability on a contracting entity for the contractor’s wage and hour violations and lack of workers’ compensation coverage despite the lack of any evidence that the contracting entity controlled the working conditions or wages of the contractor’s employees.

• AB 2416 Unproven Wage LiensCreates a dangerous and unfair precedent in the wage and hour arena by allowing employees to fi le liens on an employer’s real or personal property, or property where work was performed, based upon alleged yet unproven wage claims.

There is also a proposal by Cal/OSHA to change amendments to the current heat illness prevention regulation, Title 8, Section 3395. These changes could impact many businesses with employees that spend time outdoors in either construction, landscaping, and making deliveries i.e. furniture, lumber, industrial or commercial materials. A public hearing is scheduled for mid-September. The new proposal is unprecedented in its far-reaching effects on businesses.

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CHAMBER CLIPS

Kyle Emerson, of Renaissance Wealth Management, recently was listed as Plan Adviser

Magazine’s TOP 100 retirement plan advisors with 65 or more plans. The PLANADVISER Top 100 Advisers is an annual listing of the retirement plan advisers and adviser teams that stand out in the industry in terms of a series of quantitative measures.

Kyle specializes in retirement plan services for small to mid-sized companies as well as investment, retirement and financial planning strategies for individual investors.

Kyle holds the designations of PPC (Professional Plan Consultant), AIF (Accredited Investment Fiduciary) and C(k)P (Certified 401(k) Professional) and spends many days throughout the year in seminars and workshops keeping up on everything from product innovation to legislative changes that may affect your retirement plan.

Kyle spent eight years as a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley and four years with Wachovia Securities / Wells Fargo Advisors before joining LPL Financial in the fall of 2010. He received a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the California State University of San Bernardino in 1998.

Kyle is an avid golfer and enjoys hunting, fishing and the outdoor lifestyle. Kyle is married and has one son and resides in Riverside, CA.

Contact Kyle at Renaissance Wealth Management in Victorville at (760) 951-3600.

In July, Coldwell Banker Home Source and its contest and media partners arrived at the workplace of their 2014 Home Makeover Contest winner -- Michelle Brown. With

cameras rolling and balloons in hand, the Coldwell Banker Home Source team announced, to Michelle’s surprise, that she had been selected as the Home Makeover Contest winner.

Michelle and her husband are residents of Apple Valley, Ca. Until as recently as last week, Michelle’s 3 bedroom, 2 bath home also housed her extended family; who stayed to help while she was undergoing chemotherapy and radiation for breast cancer. This year’s Home Makeover partners will provide over $30,000 worth of services and products to update Michelle’s home.

Coldwell Banker Home Source hosts this annual Home Makeover giveaway in an effort to give back to the community. “No matter whom you are or where you live, your home is important and offers a place of rest and refuge,” stated Coldwell Banker Home Source President, Chris Lamoreaux. “We are proud to offer this dream home makeover to Michelle, as a local resident and breast cancer survivor, and hope that it serves to make a positive difference in her life and in her family’s life, both now and in the future.” Visit www.coldwellbankerhomesource.com to view all the businesses who generously gave back to their community.

Coldwell Banker Home Source Home Makeover ContestGrand Prize Winner Announced

Local Advisor VotedTo PLANADVISER’s Top 100

The Healthy High Desert collaborative invites you to the 2nd Annual High Desert Health Summit. The collabora-tive works to improve the health of High Desert residents.

This year’s event will focus on healthy eating opportunities in our communities. Topics will include: the County of San Bernardino’s High Desert environmental scan for healthy eating establishments; discussions on healthy eating at school, work, restaurants, and in your own kitchen; presentations from local Healthy City initiatives; and round table discussions on barriers to eating healthier.

Come and learn how to avoid the standard American diet. The Summit is scheduled for Thursday, September 18 from 7:30 am-12:30 pm at Courtyard by Marriott in Hesperia.

For further information or to register, call (760) 949-2930.

Health Summit To Focus On Healthy Eating Opportunities In Our Community

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In this fast paced world everyone is continuously looking for ways to improve and streamline their lives. Recently our members replied to a survey on their app usage. With

over 1 million iOS or Android apps available for download, it’s hard to know what’s out there. Of our respondents, most members use five to six apps daily.

Social media apps ranked the highest in daily usage with Facebook, beating out LinkedIn and Twitter 4 to 1. With businesses realizing that social media can help their bottom line, there are a couple of apps mentioned that can help. Managing a business’s social media can be a full-time job and Hootsuite makes it easier by managing several social networks at once, scheduling messages and measuring engagement right from the dashboard. Alicia Garcia of Good-will Industries recommends If This, Then That (ifttt.com) which allows you to combine Instagram and Twitter by creating a recipe that tweets your images anytime you post on Insta-

gram. Once you create the recipe, it auto-matically tweets each picture on your stream.

Banking and billing apps came in second in usage. Most usage was individual bank apps, but bill.com and billminder were noted. Bill.com came highly recommend

by Brandi Johnson of Home Instead Senior Care. “It’s the

best time and money saver I’ve used. This app keeps banking, bill paying and receivables current and easily trackable. I

was able to decrease my bookkeeping costs. All bills can be scanned into the app, there is no lengthy paper filing each month and I can view a bill from anywhere, not just in the office.” Billminder helps with recurring expenses. It can track these expenses, sync between devices and alerts can be set on

all. It also makes recommendations on where you can save money. Square Register, which is used by the chamber, enables users to manage a business from anywhere by accepting credit cards on their free card reader. Square takes a 2.75% cut for all major cards without merchant accounts or hidden fees. Square was launched in 2010 by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey and James McKelvey. It processes over $15 billion payments a year.

Rounding out the survey in third place for usage was the category of maps/traffic apps. Most people spend their time trying to get from point A to B in the quickest possible route. Business people even more so, with traveling to meetings, sales calls, and deliveries taking a big chuck out of the daily work schedule. Google Maps was

used by over 30% of respondents. Sue Moore of Purofirst Fire & Water Restoration, who spends

Mobile Apps Make Your Life Easier

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most days on the road, has found that C.A.R.R. is the best. This app is linked to the CHP incident reports. You can set your radius and check your route to avoid traffic, a real timesaver. Other traveling apps mentioned were: Taxi magic (summons taxis) by Katherine Beyer of VVWRA and Gas Buddy (finds lowest priced gas) by Charles Luebke of The Brass Pickle Deli.

Now-a-days, productivity isn’t expected to stop when you leave the confines of the office. There were a few apps mentioned that can help simplify and organize projects when you’re on the go. The first is Evernote, suggested by Tom Hoegerman of AVUSD and

Sam Pulice of Mojave Copy & Printing. It’s one of the most popular apps on the market according to the Apple App Store. It is an all-in-one tool that keeps all notes, notebooks, to-do-lists organized. It has become the ultimate as a note-taking, archiving tool. If you use more than one computer or mobile device, this will make life much easier. There is a free version and a full version for a monthly fee. Got a stack of business cards on your desk? Derek King of Excelsior Charter Schools and Sue Moore of Purofirst have the solution for you. Derek rates Business Card Reader Pro (BCR) highly. Scan any business card on your phone and it puts all of the information in your contact list including email addresses, takes about 20 seconds. It was $1 when he bought it. Contact Snap is Sue’s pick. She’s tried a lot and likes this the best, it works basically the same as BCR pro. Another is CardMunch owned by LinkedIn, which made Forbes list of top business apps. It turns your business cards into LinkedIn connections.

Dropbox, mentioned by 10% of respon-dents also on the Forbes top business app list, automatically syncs your files as you edit them. It’s one of the most popular cloud stor-age companies and offers 2G of storage for

free.

Bizzabo, another Forbes pick and recom-mended by Bridget Ayers our guest speaker for the Social Media workshops, it the best way to meet new people at conferences and events. It displays real-time event information,

and tweets and allows you to search for attend-ees you want to meet. Bizzabo’s algorithm also recommends the best contacts for you, based on information from your Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter accounts.

In the category of “they have an app for that?” I present — Burner. Ever wanted to make a call, but didn’t want the recipient to have your cell number, (Doctors are you listening)? This app provides disposable, temporary phone numbers. The numbers

work like your regular cell number. When might you want this, how about dating, job searches and Craiglist ads.

Over 10% of our respondents either don’t have a smart phone, or don’t want to get lulled into the “Candy Crush” black hole that slowly creeps in when you delve into the world of apps. Many respondents were surprised when they stopped to contemplate how many apps they use everyday. Most respondents are dressed for success and the weather as over 20% use some sort of weather app each day. 20% also use a news media app everyday to keep up to date on happenings both locally and nationally.

A lot of members use fitness apps, either counting steps, calories etc. Shane Shubert of Hall & Forman uses Fooducate. “It gives food product information about any type of food I can think of. Although I’m

not considered a health food junkie it has certainly helped me to make better food choice decisions.”

And finally on a lighter note, this response from Rob Kurth of Kursch Group… How many apps do you use on a daily basis? “I usually take 4 or 5 naps on a daily basis. What are your top 3 – 5 apps? Power nap, Cat nap and Food coma nap.

Thanks to all who responded. Now get out there and download. It’s predicted by 2016 there will have been over 309.6 billion downloaded apps world-wide.

Information provided by Victor Valley Chamber members, Forbes Inc., Apple App Store, Gartner.com and Canlys.

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Grab a Chance to Get Noticed!Want to get your business noticed on the spotlight page? Make sure to drop off your business card when checking in at our monthly VMI. A business card is drawn each month at the breakfast.

Valley Crest Memory

Care a Pacifi ca Senior Living property is located in the vibrant community of Apple Valley, California. Valley Crest offers a full-service program that is personalized for your loved one with basic to advance memory loss. Our goal is to provide a warm, inviting and familiar environment, all while reducing the feeling of loneliness and confusion.

At Valley Crest we recognize that everyone is different and our team takes pride in knowing each of our residents individually. Our compassionate staff has been specially trained in working with individuals with memory loss. We also provide community support groups and education, helping families to cope and understand all aspects of the disease progression.

Let us tailor our care options to fi t your unique needs by contacting us at: (760)242-3188 or visit www.ValleyCrestSeniorliving.com located at 18524 Corwin Road Apple Valley, Ca 92307

License No. 366423474

A Chamber member for over 43 years, Victor Valley

Personnel Services Inc. employment staffi ng (VVPS INC.) will be celebrating the October one-year anniversary under the new ownership of Melissa Holy, President and CEO, and a High Desert resident for 22 years. VVPS INC. is a member of the American Staffi ng Associa-tion, California Staffi ng Professionals, and is WBE certifi ed as a woman-owned business.

The contingent workforce is defi nitely on the rise and has expanded dramatically. VVPS INC. is committed to helping businesses, workers, and the local economy reach new levels of success by leveraging talent in the right place at the right time.

The highly experienced offi ce staff have been screening and placing employees for over 16 years. VVPS INC. offers a Satisfaction Guarantee, a Communication Guarantee, and a dedicated 24/7 phone line for their clients.

Call (760)245-6548 for more information.

The Right Place. The Right Time.Welcome Home!

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Contr. Lic. No. 982162

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NEW CHAMBER INVESTORS *Indicates Chamber Member Sponsor

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American Landscape and Maintenance Inc. 515 New Jersey St., Redlands CA 92375(909)307-1674 Commercial Landscape & MaintenanceAmerican Landscape and Maintenance, Inc. is a landscape contractor that specializes in new home construction as well as commercial maintenance.* Roe Ratliff-City of Victorville Arrowhead Credit Union421 N. Sierra Way, San Bernardino CA 92410(909)379-6739 www.arrowheadcu.orgCredit UnionsArrowhead Credit Union is the largest locally-controlled financial institution in the Inland Empire. Credit Unions are not-for-profit, so the earnings go back to the members in the form of better rates, lower fees and improved products/services. Membership is exclusive to those who live, work or worship in San Bernardino or Riverside Counties.

Arrowhead Orthopaedics15095 Amargosa Rd., Ste. 106, Victorville CA 92394(760)245-6495 www.arrowheadortho.comPhysicians & Surgeons-M.D./D.O. Arrowhead Orthopaedics is the premier provider of quality full service orthepaedic sub-specialty care with the largest number of fellowship-trained and board certified orthopaedic physicians in the Inland Empire.

Desert Wholesale Auto Sales9424 Hesperia Rd., Hesperia CA 92345(760)963-2328Auto Dealers New & UsedWe are a family owned dealership that has been in business 10 years and in the High Desert for 24 years. We also do in house financing. Cars starting at $3995.00!

High Desert Event Company LLCVictorville CA 92392(760)684-8646www.hdeventcompany.com Event Planner High Desert Event Company LLC is an event planning business that provides services ranging from corporate events, weddings, private parties and exhibit.

Inhome Furniture Gallery12463 Mariposa Rd., Victorville CA 92395(760)955-6955 Furniture DealersWe carry over 80 different lines of furniture including Ashley, Aico, Broyhill and many, many more. We also do special orders for your favorite pieces. When in the store be sure and shop our Mattress Gallery and Kid’s Furniture areas. Visit our new store where you will find - Brand Names for Less!!*Tom Tran-Hi Desert Furniture

Lion Share Realty14286 California Ave., Ste. 102, Victorville CA 92392(760)559-3065www.lionsharerealty.comReal EstateLion Share Realty is an exclusive full-service real estate brokerage with our newest office located in the high desert. Visit our California Avenue office located conveniently in the Victorville Civic Center for all your real estate needs!*Dave Greiner-Greiner Buick GMC

Lovelands Automotive15243 Palmdale Rd., Victorville CA 92392(760)241-7019www.lovelandsautomotive.comAutomotive Repair and ServiceLovelands Automotive has been servicing the vehicles of the High Desert for more than 35 years and offers service and repair for all foreign and domestic cars, trucks, RV’s and boats. Services include engine rebuild, smog check/test, brakes, electrical, oil change, tune-ups, computer diagnostics, tires and alignment. AAA, ASA and STAR approved! All repairs guaranteed for 24 months or 24,000 miles.* Don Brown-Lee & Associates Inland Empire North, Inc

Lyoness-LyconetApple Valley CA 92307(630)234-2911 www.lyoness.comBusiness DevelopmentLyoness/Lyconet is one of the biggest Shopping Communities in the world with over 4 Million Members and 40,000 Merchants, with a presence on every continent. Our goal for the High Desert is to connect Members with Local Merchants using our FREE Lyoness Mobile App. For a one time fee, your business will have local and national exposure. As a bonus, Lyoness becomes your Loyalty Program for your Customers. “Together We Are Strong”

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People’s Care13901 Amargosa Rd., Ste. 101, Victorville CA 92392(760)962-9339 www.peoplescare.comEmployment Services We are a volunteer program looking to partner with local organizations and /or churches. Our groups consist of adults with many capabilities who have developmental or intellectual disabilities. We can help with whatever your needs are at your site; clerical, janitorial, basic landscaping, preparing packages, passing out flyers etc. Identify your need and we will bring our helping hands (groups of 3 – 6 people and 1 – 2 staff who will support the individuals with any tasks).*Ro Ratliff-City of Victorville

San Bernardino County Fire Department14343 Civic Dr., Victorville CA 92392(760)245-5312 wwww.sbcfire.orgGovernment OfficeCommunity based all risk emergency services organization dedicated to the health and well being of the citizens of San Bernardino County through a balance of regionalized services, delivery and accountability to the local community.

Steak ‘n Shake 12160 Mariposa Rd., Victorville CA 92395(760)952-9590www.steaknshake.comRestaurantsFor over 80 years, the company’s name has been symbolic of its heritage. The word “steak” stood for STEAKBURGER. The term “shake” stood for hand-dipped MILK SHAKES. Gus was determined to serve his customers the finest burgers and shakes in the business. To prove his point that his burgers were exceptionally prime, he would wheel in a barrel of steaks (including round, sirloin, and T-bones) and grind the meat into burgers right in front of the guests. Hence arose the origin of our famous slogan, “In Sight It Must Be Right.” Come visit us at the first location in California and look for multiple locations coming in the next 5 years! Take Shape For LifeApple Valley CA 92307(760)954-4443 www.nancyhirst.tsfl.comHealth BenefitsDid you know that obesity is the number one leading cause of preventable death? Take Shape for Life offers a simple, nutrition-ally sound & physician-led solution. It is a transforming program that scientifically supports helping people improve obesity related diseases such as type 2 Diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol/triglycerides, among others. TSFL is not a diet. We offer a 3-phase approach: People are successful because they are given a free health coach who teaches them how to maintain a healthy weight for life, using the BeSlim® lifestyle approach. We offer a safe, effective, non-drug and non-surgical option for weight loss, weight maintenance and long term health. Whether you or someone you know, wants to lose 10 lbs. or 200+ lbs., Take Shape For Life is here to help you on your journey to optimal health. Please check out our website at www.nancyhirst.tsfl.com for more information or call Nancy at (760) 954-4443.

TaxHelpGuy.com15402 W. Sage St., Ste. 103, Victorville CA 92392 (951)203-9021www.taxhelpguy.com Tax Preparation/Accountants Don emphasizes dealing with tax controversies, both audit and collection issues. His clientele ranges from private individuals and sole proprietors to partnerships and corporate entities across all sectors.*Sue Moore-Purofirst Fire & Water Restoration

The High Desert Cancer Outreach CenterVictorville, CA 92394(760)298-8421www.hdcoc.orgThe High Desert Cancer Outreach Center is a non-profit 501(C)(3) organization formed to provide support and resources for cancer patients and their families.*Mike Rothchild

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Dan Smith Insurance Agency, Inc.

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Azusa Pacific University

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Pacific Aerospace Resources & Technologies, LLC.

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Meetings are held at the Victor Valley Chamber of Commerce, 14174 Green Tree Blvd., unless otherwise noted. For more information, call (760) 245-6506, or check our website: wwwvvchamber.com

September3 Valley Morning Insight Victorville Conference Center, 12603 Mariposa Rd. 7:30 am

4 BBO Social Media: How Facebook & LinkedIn Can Do More For Your Business: Service, Support, Marketing, & Sales Using Social Media Victorville City Hall 14343 Civic Dr., Training Room 1 & 2 1:00 – 4:00 pm Healthy Happy Hour – Take Shape For Life Joint Chamber Event Apple Valley Chamber 16010 Apple Valley Rd. 4:00 – 6:00 pm

8 Business Expo Cmte. Mtg. 11:00 am

9 Golf Cmte. Mtg. 1:15 pm Ambassador Cmte. Mtg. 2:30 pm Ribbon Cutting Richard Raponi’s Sharpening 14174 Green Tree Blvd. 3:00 pm

11 Legislative Action Cmte. Mtg. 8:00 am Kemper Campbell Ranch Mixer Members Only Mixer 10 Kemper Campbell Ranch Rd. 5:00 – 7:00 pm RSVP Required

17 Board of Directors Mtg. 7:00 am 23 Business Showcase Expo Victorville Conference Center /Hilton Garden Inn 12603 Mariposa Rd. 3:00 – 6:00 pm

26 Ribbon Cutting Omnivore Biogas Renewable Energy Victor Valley Wastewater Reclamation Authority 20111 Shay Rd. 9:00 am

October1 Valley Morning Insight Victorville Conference Center, 12603 Mariposa Rd. 7:30 am

2 37th Annual Roadrunner Golf Classic 8:30 am 9 Legislative Action Cmte. Mtg. 8:00 am

14 Ambassador Committee Mtg. 2:30 pm

15 Board of Directors Mtg. 7:00 am

The Chairman’s Circle program provides members with an opportunity to gain an extensive measure of involvement and visibility in the business community for one annual investment. Through a choice of levels, Chairman’s Circle allows for sponsorship of programs that match your needs while affording your company with year-round exposure and recognition.

We’d like to thank the following businesses for their generous support of the Chamber through our year-long programs and events.

Please contact Michele or Gail if you would like to become involved in the 2014-15 Chairman’s Circle. Members can budget their Chamber commitments well in advance. The amount chosen includes the annual membership dues, with the additional amount applied to various sponsorships, support of Chamber programs, and advertising.

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