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Letter from
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2013 New
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2013 Renew-
ing Members
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Upcoming
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HR Tip of
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2013 Official
Ballot Tallies
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Labor Law
Posters
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Farmers
Market
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The Brawley Chamber Connection Brawley Chamber of Commerce Newsletter: Volume 1 January 2014
Dear Members:
Happy New Year everyone!
The Chamber is going to be a busy place in 2014. I’m excited about the new things we will
be doing, and about the new members who will be joining us. I’d like to once again thank the
Brawley community, as well as the Chamber board and staff, for welcoming me into this
wonderful community.
I’m very pleased to be partnering with the Small Business Development Center to bring a
variety of trainings to our members, beginning with Social Media in January. Social Media is
increasingly a part of our society, and all of us could benefit from it. A good social media
presence is critical to many businesses today, but a bad one can be incredibly damaging. This
first training will be fairly general, but if members request specific follow-up on Facebook,
Twitter, LinkedIn or other specific sites, we would be happy to provide that as well.
Another thing I’m excited about is increasing the visibility of the Governmental Affairs
Committee. We have our Meet the GAC event on January 8th, and hope to have several
“GAC Presents …” events in which we will invite representatives from the assembly, the
senate or other public figures to address our members here in the Valley.
Is it too soon to start talking about Cattle Call again? Of course not. We are recruiting new
members to help out with the Cattle Call Committee right now (email or call if you’re
interested) and we will be launching this year’s theme contest in the next month or two. We
are also considering ways to make Cattle Call more inclusive for businesses and members of
the community that want to be more involved.
So I’m resolved to work harder than ever this year to make membership in the Chamber a
great value, and to get out and meet as many members of the community as possible. On a
personal note, I’m also resolved to contribute more time in community service, and possibly
start writing a book. And, I would say to keeping my desk clean, but that would be asking
too much.
Respectfully,
Jason Zara Executive Director
Chamber 2013 Renewing Partners
Page 2 Brawley Chamber of Commerce January 2014 Newsletter Issue 1
Ball Appraisal Service
Brawley Elks Lodge #1420
Canergy LLC
Christine’s Restaurant
Clinicas De Salud Del Pueblo
COLAB of I.V.
Combined Insurance
First Foundation Bank
Fun Stuff
Gibson Tools, LLC
Goodrich, Quan, Cheung LLP
Graphix Sign Company
Horton, Knox, Carter, Foote LP
Hospice of Imperial Valley
Klicka-Parker Insurance Brokers
Law Offices of
Veronica A. Henderson
MAG Coalition
Marriott Fairfield Inn Suites
Marriott Towne Place Suites
Planter’s Hay, Inc.
Real Estate One of I.V.
Robert Menvielle
Rogers & Rogers Toyota
Sacred Heart Catholic School
SolTek Renewables
Sweet Blessings
Technology Depot
Tim L Allen
Tina Carroll
8minutenergy Renewables, LLC
A Thing Called Cake
Aaron's
Above and Beyond Security
Alford Distributing Co.
Allied Waste - Landfill
Alpha Site Logistics
ALSCO
American Beauty Academy
American Cancer Society
America's Best Value Inn
Aramark Uniform Service
Arrowhead Applicators
Assaggio Ristorante Italiano
Baig & Admani, MD'S Baron & Baron Medical Corporation
Best Western Main Street Inn
Bill Burns ~ Advocare
Bill Gates
Bill Wiest Ranches, Inc.
Border Valley Trading, Ltd.
Brawley Boys & Girls Club
Brawley Cattle Call Rodeo Committee
Brawley Christian Academy
Brawley Corner Petroleum Inc.
Brawley Elementary School District
Brawley Express
Brawley Floral
Brawley Inn Hotel & Conference Ctr
Brawley Pharmacy
Brawley Plaza Auto Wash
Brawley Rotary Club
Brawley Superior Furniture
Brawley Tractor Parts
Brawley Trailer Supply
Brawley Union High School District
Brawley Women's Community Club
Brownie's Diner
Burrtec Waste Management
C & R's Hacienda Enterprises Inc.
C. F. Benson Rentals
CalEnergy Operating Corporation
Cal-Grade, Inc.
Cancer Resource Center of the Desert
Carl R. Russell
Center for Employment Training (CET)
Claypool Distributing Company
Clean Harbors Environmental Services
Clyde & Jo Shields
Coca-Cola Bottling Co.
Community Valley Bank
Computer Doctor
Coni S. Stokely Insurance Services, Inc.
Conveyor Group
D & H Body Shop
D'Arrigo Brothers Co. of Calif.
Dennis H. Morita, APC
Derma's Floor Covering
Desert Air Conditioning
Desert Motel Desert Pro Sound & Lighting
Desert Properties
Desert RV Service
Desert Sky Farms
Development Design & Engineering
Dodson Creighton, M.D.
Donuts Plus
Elms Equipment Rental, Inc.
Employment Development Department
EnergySource, LLC
Entravision Communication
Ewing Johnson & Graves, PLC
Exit Imperial Realty
Farm Credit Services Southwest
First Imperial Credit Union
Five Crowns Marketing
Florentine Collection
Fountain of Youth Spa
Fred Eady Insurance
Frye Chapel & Mortuary
G & W Tractor Repair
Garcia & Preece, CPAs
Garrett Thill, Developers Marketing
Gateway Church
George Fareed, M. D.
George J. Woo, CPA
Gibson's All American Aggregates
GloriAnn Farms, Inc.
GP Awards & Promotions
Graffik Industries Inc.
California Health & Wellness
Molina Healthcare
City of Brawley
Imperial Irrigation District
Mesquite Regional Landfill
National Beef
New Gold Western Mesquite Mines
Pattern Energy Group LP
Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District
Smith-Kandal Insurance & Real Estate
Sun Community FCU
Chamber 2013 Renewing Member Spotlight 2013 New Members
2013 New Partners
Click on a member to visit their Chamber page
Chamber 2013 Renewing Member Spotlight cont.
Page 3 Brawley Chamber of Commerce January 2014 Newsletter Issue 1
Green Construction
Green's Jewelry
H & R Block
Hamid T. Zadeh, MD, Inc.
Hart Insurance Center, Inc.
Hidalgo Society
Home Pro, Inc.
Howard Animal Hospital
Hunter Employment, Services, Inc.
Hydraulics & Bearing Supply Corp.
Imperial Compost
I.C. Association of REALTORS®
Imperial County Office of Education
I.C. One Stop Business &
Employment Center Imperial Do It Centers
Imperial Grain Growers
Imperial Heights Healthcare &
Wellness Centre
Imperial Printers
Imperial Valley Choral Society
Imperial Valley Coin Club
Imperial Valley College
Imperial Valley College Foundation
Imperial Valley Community FDN
Imperial Valley Enterprise Zone
Imperial Valley Family Care
Imperial Valley Food Bank
Imperial Valley Housing Authority
Imperial Valley Press
I.V. Regional Occupational Program
Imperial Valley Respite Service
Imperial Valley Weekly
J. R. Simplot AgriBusiness
Jack Brothers, Inc.
Jack Hart, Jr.
John Benson Farms
Johnny's Burritos
Jordan Central Implement
K-C Welding & Rentals, Inc.
KECY-TV, KESE-TV and ABC 5
Kestutis Kuraitis, MD, PhD, Inc.
K-F Seeds
Kiwanis Club of Brawley
Knights of Columbus Council 2130 KXO Radio
Labor Ready
Larry R. Bennett Insurance
Las Chabelas Restaurant
Leavitt Ag., Inc.
Lidco, Inc.
Lowrie Pollination
LPL Financial
Macken For Sheriff
Mann Company
Manpower Corporation
Manzanilla Terrace Apartments
Mar Vista Farms, Inc.
Mary Frances Fleming
Masters Construction
Mike's Film Crew Transportation
N. M. Griggs Company Truck Lines
Nana Dora's Inc.
National Beef
Nick C. Pricola (Accounting)
Nielsen Construction Ca. North County Coalition the Arts
Office Supply Company
OK Rubber Tire Co.
O'Malley Plumbing
Otis Kramer Ranch
Palm Lane RV Park
Pan American Insurance Agency
Paul Cameron Ranches
Penny Shopper
Pepsi Cola Bottling Co.
PMH Foundation
Pre-Owned Parts Inc.
Prince & Associates Realtors, Inc.
Pro Record Storage & Shredding
Rabobank
Rain For Rent
RDO Equipment Co.
Rio Vista Partners, Inc.
Robert Fleming
Rockwood Chemical Co.
Rogers & Rogers Nissan
Rogers & Rogers Chrysler Jeep
Dodge
Ronald C. Stillman
Rosario Araguás, DPM
Rubin Seeds, LLC
S.P. Rutherford
Sam Couchman
San Diego County Water Authority
San Diego State University - IV Schaefer / Gold Cross Ambulance
SCORE
SEDCO Farms, Inc.
ServiceMaster A Plus Restoration
Shank Ranches
Shannon J. Daughtry, DDS Inc.
Simbol Materials
Small Equipment Center
Soco Group Inc.
Sonia Corina, Inc.
Southern California Gas Company
Southwest Window Cleaning
Spreckels Sugar Co
Spruce Farms, LLC
Stills Electric
Stockmen's Club of Imperial Valley
Superior Export Company
Swain & Kennerson (Accounting)
Terence J. Donovan
The Desert Review
The Design Shop The Elmore Company
The Local Pages, Inc.
The Original Town Pump
The Power of Yoga
Thomas Topuzes & Associates
Townhouse Inn & Suites
Trinity Lutheran Church
Tyler Insurance Agency
U.S. Fitness
Union Bank
United Families, Inc.
United Way of Imperial County
Urban American Properties
Vacation Inn & Suites
Valley Medical Pharmacy
Valley Solutions Group, LLC
Valley Spreader, Inc.
Vantage Oncology
Veysey Enterprises, Inc.
Vic's Air Conditioning and Electric
Vision Care Center
W. H. Ferguson & Company
W.J. Bradley Mortgage Capital
Walker & Driskill, PLC
Wells Fargo
Western Avenue Baptist Church
Western Growers Insurance Svcs.
Westmorland Apartments
White Cross Pharmacy
William Brandt Ranches Williams & Williams Hay Contractrs
Working Alternatives, Inc.
Wright & Knight Service Center
Zendejas Hardware, Inc
Page 4 Brawley Chamber of Commerce January 2014 Newsletter Issue 1
Date
January 8, 2014
January 9, 2014
January 11, 2014
January 23, 2014
January 24, 2014
February 7, 2014
February 8, 2014
February 21, 2014
February 24, 2014
March 7, 2014
March 8, 2014
March 12, 2014
March 19 ,2014
March 26, 2014
March 27, 2014
March TBD
April 2, 2014
April 9, 2014
April 12, 2014
April 16, 2014
April 24, 2014
April TBD
April TBD
May 10, 2014
May 22, 2014
May TBD
June 6, 2014
June 22, 2014
Event
Meet the GAC 7-8am
I.V. Joint Chambers Business Showcase 4-7pm
Farmers Market 12-4pm
Chamber Mixer, Best Western 5:30-7pm
IVSBDC Training (Social Media) 12-1pm
“GMB” Breakfast, Labor Law update 7-8:30am
Farmers Market 12-1pm
IVSBDC Training (Marketing Basics) 12-1pm
Chamber Mixer, Florentine Homes 5:30-7pm
“GMB” Breakfast, Mayor’s Address 7-8am
Farmers Market 12-1pm
IVSBDC Training (Start-Up Series)12-1pm
IVSBDC Training (Start-Up Series)12-1pm
IVSBDC Training (Start-Up Series)12-1pm
Chamber Mixer, San Sebastian 5:30-7pm
Coggno Business Training
IVSBDC Training (Start-Up Series)12-1pm
IVSBDC Training (Start-Up Series)12-1pm
Farmers Market 12-4pm
IVSBDC Training (Start-Up Series)12-1pm
Chamber Mixer, TBD 5:30-7pm
SBD & Lender Fair, “GMB” Breakfast
GAC Introduces…
Farmers Market 12-4pm
Chamber Mixer, TBD 5:30-7pm
Candidate Forums
Annual Dinner & Branding Iron Award
Chamber Mixer, TBD
Location
204 S. Imperial Ave., Brawley
I.V Expo Preble Building, Imperial
S. Plaza Park,, Brawley
1562 E. Main St., Brawley
204 S. Imperial Ave., Brawley
TBD
S. Plaza Park, Brawley
204 S. Imperial Ave., Brawley
TBD
TBD
S. Plaza Park, Brawley
204 S. Imperial Ave., Brawley
204 S. Imperial Ave., Brawley
204 S. Imperial Ave., Brawley
1102 E. Main St., Brawley
204 S. Imperial Ave., Brawley
204 S. Imperial Ave., Brawley
204 S. Imperial Ave., Brawley
S. Plaza Park, Brawley
204 S. Imperial Ave., Brawley
TBD
TBD
TBD
S. Plaza Park, Brawley
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
The Chamber spends a lot of time keeping up on how political changes will impact the local business
community. If you want to learn more, come to our Meet the GAC event on January 8th. Members of the
Governmental Affairs Committee (GAC) will be on hand to hear from you about issues that you feel are
important. You can Meet the GAC at the Brawley Chamber of Commerce from 7:00 to 8:00 am, and our
regular GAC meeting will be from 8:00 to 9:00 am. Light refreshments will be served, please RSVP by 5pm
on Monday, January 6, 2014 at 760.344.3160 or by email at [email protected]
Our third Farmers Market is coming up on January 11th and it should be the biggest so far. Join us for a great selection
of produce, hand-made items, baked goods, food, music and more.
Join us at the Best Western on Main Street for our mixer January 23rd. Enjoy a chance to see their beautiful facility,
network with members of the business community, enjoy refreshments and win door prizes.
We did a survey a while back, and members told us they would be interested in training in Social
Media and Marketing. We are partnering with the Small Business Development Center to bring
you General Social Media for businesses on January 24th and Marketing Basics on February 21st.
Beginning in March we will host a six week start-up series for new and potential business owners.
Like I said before, this is the start of a busy year. And it should be a great one. -Jason
Dates are filling
fast, Schedule your
Chamber Mixer
Now!
Page 5 Brawley Chamber of Commerce January 2014 Newsletter Issue 1
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SB 404 Discrimination Litigation: Held on Assembly Appropriations Suspense File.
AB 1323 Hydraulic Fracturing: Failed passage in Assembly.
AB 880 Coverage Penalties: Failed passage in Assembly.
Key to Using This Section :
Y : means voted for bill.
N : means voted against bill
• : means not voting “aye”
CalChamber-opposed bill.
NV: means not voting
Boldface type indicates
votes in accord with
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Red Column headings are
“Job Killer” bills.
Green column headings
are “Job Creator” bills
Assembly:
State:
December 19, 2013 | From HRCalifornia Extra | 2014 Mileage Reimbursement Rates
On December 6, 2013, the Internal Revenue Service issued the 2014 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate
the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes.
Beginning on Jan. 1, 2014, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (also vans, pickups or panel trucks) will be:
56 cents per mile for business miles driven
23.5 cents per mile driven for medical or moving purposes
14 cents per mile driven in service of charitable organizations
The business, medical, and moving expense rates decrease one-half cent from the 2013 rates. The charitable rate is
based on statute. The standard mileage rate for business is based on an annual study of the fixed and variable costs of
operating an automobile. The rate for medical and moving purposes is based on the variable costs.
Taxpayers always have the option of calculating the actual costs of using their vehicle rather than using the standard
mileage rates.
Under California Labor Code section 2802, employers must fully reimburse employees for all expenses actually and
necessarily incurred. Many employers typically choose to use the IRS mileage reimbursement rate, but its use is optional.
The Division of Labor Standards Enforcement has stated that using the IRS mileage rate will generally satisfy an
employer's obligation to reimburse for business related vehicle expenses, absent evidence to the contrary.
However, if an employee can show that the chosen mileage reimbursement rate, even the IRS rate, does not cover all
actual expenses the employee has incurred, the employer must pay the difference.
Business vehicle expenses do not include only gasoline, but also wear and tear (depreciation), repairs, oil, insurance and
other costs.
Page 6 Brawley Chamber of Commerce January 2014 Newsletter Issue 1
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Brawley Chamber of Commerce
204 South Imperial Avenue, Brawley, CA 92227
Phone: (760) 344-3160 | Fax: (760) 344-7611 | Email: [email protected]
Thank You To Our Chamber Partners
This event could not be a success without your generous sponsorship
Jack Bros. Inc.
Jordan Central Implements
K-F Seeds
NOCCA
Ooh La La Dance & Studios
P&T Enterprises
Paul Cameron family
Pioneers Memorial Hospital
Wells Fargo Commercial
Desert Milling
Five Crowns Marketing
Imperial Printers
The Desert Review
Coni Stokely Insurance Services
Hart Insurance Center Inc.
Imperial Irrigation District
Joel Sanders Home Maintenance
Kay Day Pricola
Kiwanis Club of Brawley
Lidco I.V.
Mari Lynn's Country Store
RDO Equipment
Troy Caston farms
Brawley 2nd Saturday Farmers Market 2013-2014
