Chamber Membership 512 as of March 31st

• Drawnanaverageof100memberstothemonthlybreakfasts

• NetworkingBreakfastsweresponsoredbyDrRBurwellDDSandAmericanCancerSociety.TheMarchbreakfastwasthehugelysuccessful‘BusinessCardBINGO’sponsoredbyVNAHospice&PallativeCareofSouthernCalifornia.

• HeldLadies’LuncheonatLovingHut,Claremont

• ChamberOpenHouse–educationalevent-tofindouthowyourmembershipcanenrichyourbusinessandanopportunitytonetworkwithothermembers.80+membersstoppedbytovisit

•WelcomedanewmemberattheirRibbonCuttingattheChamberOffice

• HeldStateoftheCityLuncheonatCandlelightPavilionwith141membersandguestsinattendance

• “SpotlightonaMember”continues,witheachonelistedontheChamberwebsite

•WorkedwiththeBIDAgency,AntoinetteCommunications,onmarketingClaremont.

•MembershipandYoungProfessionalscommitteescontinuetomeetatvariousmemberrestaurantsaroundthecity

• PartneredwithGlendoraandIrwindaleChambersandCitrusValleyAssociationofRealtorsfora‘BusinessKiller’Workshop

• LunchandLearnSeminarsponsoredbyWellsFargoandheldatTheChamberOfficeforMedicalProfessionals

• CEOattendedmeetingsregardingtheCityofOntariobeginningapublicrelationscampaignaskingforothercities

acrosstheregiontohelpaidintheirfighttoacquiretheairportfromtheLosAngelesWorldAirports

• CEOattendedGoldenStateWatermeetingsdiscussingthecompanymakingstridestoopenitselfuptocustomers

• CEOmetwithPeterWeinberger,EditorandPublisherofClaremontCourierregardingtheirnewventureintoadvertisingonthewebsite.

• CEOandMayor,SamPedrozavisitedandmetwithbusinessownersatshoppingcentersthroughoutClaremont

Chairman’s Circle MembersDoubleTree by Hilton Claremont

The Gas Company

Service Organization LevelRotary Club of Claremont Claremont Sunrise Rotary

Kiwanis Club of Claremont

Save the DateChase Bank

Credit Fraud Preventionaugust 21st

Chamber OfficeBreakfast Workshop

Here at the Claremont Courier, we take our city to heart. We have reported on everything Claremont for the past 109 years, all the while, enjoying Chamber membership since 1922. The ladies luncheon is a great place to network

with new and existing businesses, and I have made many new friendships and leads by attending the lunches. The Claremont Chamber is an invaluable tool for both the Claremont Courier newspaper and the city of Claremont.

I want to thank the Chamber staff for all their help and encouragement. Great job!! Mary Rose, Advertising Director, Claremont Courier

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A Note from the Chair of the Board . . . Jess swick

page 2 www.claremontchamber.org Chair’s Letter

ChamberStaffCEOMaureenAldridgeAdministrativeAssistantMarleneFulferInformationSpecialistMaggieTupman

ClaremontChamberofCommerce205YaleAvenue,Claremont,CA91711Phone:(909)624-1681Fax:(909)624-6629Hours:Mon.-Fri.•8:30am-5pmE-mail:contact@claremontchamber.orgWebsite:www.claremontchamber.org

Executive CommitteeChairJessSwickCHFC,NorthwesternMutualInsuranceChair-ElectAndrewBehnke,DoubletreeHotelClaremontTreasurerSusanPearson,TheBathworkShopPastChairBridgetHealy,InlandValleyRepertoryTheatre,Inc.

Board of DirectorsFloyBiggs,CommunitySeniorServicesDaleChristiansen,ChristiansenAccountingNikkiCoulas,J.N.Coulas&AssociatesBillCunitz,PilgrimPlaceMichelleDemott,FairplexMarshaFox,VNAHospice&PallativeCareofSouthernCaliforniaTimHarrison,BroadviewMortgagePaulHeld,AttorneyAtLawBarbaraJefferson,PH.D.,ClaremontUniversityConsortiumAnnJoslin,TheTenerGroupSalMedina,PackingHouseWineMerchantsGloriaJohnson,ClaremontUnifiedSchoolDistrictMichaelReis,SouthlandDataProcessingLarrySchroeder,MayorCarlosSamuelson,Century21PrestigePropertiesLindaSarancha,FoothillFinancialAdvisorsEugeneWashington,AcademyPestControlRyanZimmerman,PrudentialWheelerSteffenRealEstateCEOMaureenAldridgeIOM,ACE

AmbassadorsKathrynHammitt,ArthurMurrayDanceStudioBillCunitz,PilgrimPlaceJohnHowland,Buxbaum&ChakmakAmySnyder,CandlelightPavilionSueWilbur,ChaffeyAutoBodyJanaSmith,ClaremontManorCharleneBetts,ClaremontWestEndAux.Children’sFundSusanBrunasso,ClassicEleganceVideo&MediaTransferbySusanAnnDoskow,DoskowStudiosDotSheehy,DotWillDoIt!EmilyMoultrie,MoultrieAcademyofMusic,Voice&DanceStephanieBenjamin,PVWBobFagg,SonjaStumpPhotographyBarbaraBishoff,RoyalAllianceAdeleVuong,ClaremontUniversityConsortium

Hereisadealforyou–StaytwonightsatHotelCasa425+LoungeortheDoubleTreebyHiltonandreceive$100inClaremontChamberDollarstospendintown!TalkaboutaWinWin!I’mexcitedaboutbeingChairoftheBoardofDirectorsthisyear;wehaveanexcellentBoardandover500members.Ourchamberisstrong,activewillingandabletohelpyouandyourbusiness-andyoucanhelpustoobyparticipating.Board Meetingsareopentomembers,thebreakfastmeetingsareavailabletoallmembersandguests,ourribboncuttingsandeveningmixersareagreattimetomingle,network,havefunandenjoyarelaxingglassofwine.WehaveamostactiveChamberwithmembersservingononeormoreofourcommittees.GRC/economic DevelopmentisourGovernmentRelationsCommitteewherewehaverepresentativesfromourCity,State,FederalandCountyelectedrepresentativeswithus,aswellasourmajorutilitycompanies.Wereactandrespondtotheissuesfacingusbymakingdecisionsthatwefeelhelpourbusinesscommunity.The Marketing CommitteelooksatmarketingopportunitiestoenhanceandencouragefolkstocometoClaremonttospendinyourstoresanduseyourservices.OurMembership Committeeseekstohelpwithretentionandattractingnewmembers,andensuringourbreakfastnetworkingmeetingsarelively,informativeandfun.InadditionwesupporttheClaremont Young Professionals (CYP)bycreatingopportunitiestoallowthose40andunderfeelconnectedandactivewithintheChamber.OurBusiness Improvement District (BID) CommitteeandVillage Marketing Group (VMG)dosomuchtoenhanceandmarketnotonlytheVillagebutthewholeofClaremont’sbusinesscommunity.TheVMGspecificallytargetstheVillage,buttheiraffectistrulyfeltCitywide.Internallywearegratefulforourambassadorswhoalwayshelpmakeeventsexciting,positiveandrewarding.TheyarethefirstfolksyouusuallymeetwhenyoucometoaChamberevent,givingusanengagingpersonality!ThisyearIencourageyoutoparticipateasmuchaspossible.IfyouareactiveinyourChamberandinvolvedyouareincontrolofyourlifeandyourbusinesswillprosper.Wearealwayseagerfornewideasandadditionalenergy,pleasecallmeoranyboardmemberwithanyquestions,suggestionsorconcerns.Weareheretoworktogether.

Caring,Jess

Jess M. swicknorthwestern Mutual Insurance(909)621-2996jess.swick@nmfn.com

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(June19,2012)ACaliforniaChamberofCommerce-opposedbillthatincreasesenergycostsonconsumersandbusinessesbyallocatingfundsthatshouldbeusedtomitigateratepayerimpactfromthestate’scap-and-tradeprogramtofundunnecessaryandduplicativeenergyefficiencyprogramswillbeconsideredbyaSenatepolicycommitteetoday.aB 1186 (skinner; D-Berkeley)whichwoulddirect10%oftheInvestorOwnedUtility(IOU)auctionrevenueproceedsfromthestate’scap-and-tradeprogramtowardpublicschoolenergyefficiencyprojects.

InCReases UtIlItY RatesAB1186willincreaseutilityrates.Whileincreasingenergyefficiencyinschoolsisalaudablegoal,itwouldbeunfairtoimposeaduplicativeburdenonratepayersforprogramstheyalreadyfund.Californiaratepayerspayamongthehighestenergycostsinthenation,andthecap-and-tradeprogramwillresultinevenhigherenergypricesforconsumersandbusinesses.ThiscostincreasewillbeontopofthepriceincreaseratepayerswillincurasaresultoftheimplementationofvariousothergreenhousegasrelatedmeasuressuchastheRenewablePortfolioStandard(RPS),LowCarbonFuelStandard(LCFS),andtheCaliforniaSolarInitiative(CSI).Inanefforttomitigateratepayerimpact,itisimperativethatallrevenuesfromtheutilityauctionbereturnedtoratepayerssoastooffsetthecap-and-tradeprogramcosts.

UnneCessaRY PROGRaMCaliforniaIOUcustomersalreadypay$1.3billionayearintoenergyefficiencyprograms.Therearenumerousotherprogramsinplaceatthelocal,state,andfederallevelthatspecificallyprovidefundingforretrofittingschoolbuildings,makingAB1186

unnecessaryandduplicative.Forexample,Sacramentovotersapproved$195millionMeasureEin1999and$225millionMeasureIin2002topayforretrofittingbuildings,upgradingHVACandotherimprovementsintheSacramentoCityUnifiedSchoolDistrict.SimilarbondmeasureshaveprovidedfundingforMurrietaValleyUnifiedSchoolDistrict(a$120millionMeasureEapprovedin2006).Additionally,theOfficeofPublicSchoolConstructionundertheStateAllocationBoardadministersa$35billionvoter-approvedprogramthatprovidesfundingforschool

buildingprojectsatthestatelevel.Amyriadofotherprivategrantsandfederalprogramsfundenergy-savingupgradesatschools.Webelievethattheseexistingprogramsprovide

amoreappropriatefundingsourceforCaliforniaschoolsthatseektoretrofitinefficientclassrooms.

aB 1186 Is PReMatUReThebilljumpsaheadofthecurrentCPUCproceedingonhowrevenuesgeneratedfromtheutilityauctionshouldbeused.ThispublicprocesshasgeneratedinputfromvariousentitiesincludingtheIOU’sandconsumergroupsthathaveproposedmethodologiesforreturningrevenuetocustomers.TheCPUCisexpectedtoissueitsdecisiononthisissuelaterthissummer.AB1186directsauctionrevenuesinadvanceofthisdecision.

aCtIOn neeDeDAB1186willbeheardtodayintheSenateEnergy,UtilitiesandCommunicationsCommittee.Pleasecontactyoursenatortooppose aB 1186.Staff Contact: Brenda M. Coleman

CalChaMBeR-OPPOseD BIllBill that Increases Energy Costs on Consumers, Businesses to Go Before Senate Committee

IntheMayRevisionofhis2012-13budgetproposal,theGovernoridentifiedalargerbudgetproblemof$15.7billionforstateleaderstoaddressinthecomingweeks.Whilewefindthattheadministration’seconomicandrevenueforecastsarereasonable,weareconcernedthattheamountofpropertytaxrevenuesfromformerredevelopmentagencies(RDAs)maybesubstantiallylessthantheMayRevisionassumesin2011-12and2012-13.Ifso,thiscouldincreasethestate’sProposition98schoolfundingobligationsand,therefore,thesizeofthebudgetproblemaboveadministrationestimates.Moreover,theadministration’s$1.4billionestimatefortheamountofGeneralFundbenefitthatmaybeachievedin2012-13fromtransferringformerRDAs’liquidcashassetstoschooldistrictsishighlyuncertain.WeadvisetheLegislaturetofocusonadoptingrealisticandongoingbudgetactionstocontinuetheprogressthestatehasmadein

reducingitsannualoperatingorstructural,deficit.Wedescribeandassesstheadministration’smajorMayRevisionproposals.Insomecases,weofferalternativewaystoachievethesavingstargetedbytheGovernor.WithregardtoProposition98,

weofferalternativestoboththeGovernor’sbasicbudgetplanandhistriggerplan.

From The Legislative Analyst’s Office, California’s Nonpartisan Fiscal and Policy Advisor.The Legislative Analyst’s Office has been providing fiscal and policy advice to the Legislature for more than 70 years. It is known for its fiscal and programmatic expertise and nonpartisan analyses of the state budget. The office serves as the “eyes

and ears” for the Legislature to ensure that the executive branch is implementing legislative policy in a cost efficient and effective manner.

The LAO is overseen by the Joint Legislative Budget Committee (JLBC), a 16-member bipartisan committee. The office currently has a staff of 43 analysts and approximately 13 support staff. The analytical staff is divided into nine subject areas: Criminal Justice, State Finance, K-12 Education, Higher Education, Health, Environmental and Natural Resources, Social Services and Labor, General Government (including Local Government and Infrastructure), and Transportation, Business, and Housing.

The 2012-13 Budget: Overview of the May Revision

• StaffattendedaVMGandClaremontCouriersponsoredeventonSocialMedia

• CEOandrepresentativesfromClaremontSunriseRotary,KiwanisClubofClaremont,RotaryClubofClaremont,TheUniversityClubandJanetJohnson,StateFarmvisitedlocalschoolstopresenttheBESTBETcheckstotherecipientsoftheawards.Checksweredistributedto35teacherstothetotalof$18,505

• CEOcoordinatedbudgetarrangementsfor2012FridayNightsLIVE!WithCity,VMGandTolkinGroup

• CEOmetwithrepresentativesfromWellsFargoBanktoarrangefuture‘Lunch&Learn’seminarssponsoredbyWellsFargo

• CEOandgolfcommitteeteamedtogethertoplantheMayor’sEducationalCupGolfTournament

•MediaReleasespickedupbyClaremontCourierandInlandValleyDailyBulletin

The Chamber dealt with 2,454+ requests from Phone Callers & Walk in Visitors.They asked for:

• Businessinformation,storeopeninghours,coupons

• Brochures,mapsandmembermarketinginformation

• Dining,retail,movieshows/times,ClaremontQuarterly

• Informationonlocalorganizations&cityevents

• Touristguidance,Claremont,California&beyond

• RelocationtoClaremont

• ClaremontAfterSchool&AdultSchoolprograms

• Purchases,GiftCards,ClaremontSouvenirs

• Sold$3,705inGiftCards–Keeping the Cash in Claremont

The Chamber handed out/mailed/faxed/e-mailed over 15, 662 pieces of informationregardingannualevents,financial&insuranceservices,shoppingguides,health,fitness,beauty,realtors,partyplanning,parks,art&theater,Citymaps,ChamberBusinessDirectory,VisitorGuide,ShopClaremontbookmarks,FoothillTransitSchedules,MetrolinkTimetables&CaliforniaTouristInformation.

www.ClaremontChamber.org received 16, 906 page views.

Informationonandlinksto:

• ChamberMembershipDirectory

• ChamberGiftCard&StudentDiscountparticipants

• ChamberCommitteelistings

• BusinessoftheYearAward

• LivinginClaremont

• VisitingClaremont

• StartingupaBusinessinClaremont

• www.ClaremontCalendar.com

• www.thevillageclaremont.com

• FridayNightsLIVE!intheClaremontVillage

• VillageVenture

• Business&EducationTogether(BESTBET)GolfTournamentandGrantsforCUSDTeachers

• ChamberEventsCalendar

• LegislatureInformation

•MemberTestimonials(BannerMembersoneachmonthlynewsletter)

• SpotlightonaChamberMember

• JoiningtheChamber

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We want to extend a big thank you to Fairplex, for sponsoring June’s reception for Supervisor Molina.

It was a huge success. A special thank you goes out to the guest speakers. Thank you to all of you who attended

and contributed to the event.

East Los Angeles Field Office4801EastThirdStreetLosAngeles,CA90022Phone:(323)881-4601Fax:(323)887-7286

Email:molina@bos.lacounty.gov

Hall of Administration Office856KennethHahnHallofAdministration

500WestTempleStreetLosAngeles,CA90012Phone:(213)974-4111Fax:(213)613-1739

Gloria Molina, los angeles County supervisor, 1st Districthttp://molina.lacounty.gov/

bLues & brews 2012

PlannedandputonbytheVillage Marketing Group,anothersuccessandspecialthankmustgotothemforalltheirhardwork.Thisyearitwasdecidedtotryasaturdaynight–710ticketsweresoldandtheVillagewasfullofbeerconnoisseursfromnearandfarreadytodelightinallofthefantasticmusic–14bandsperformedaroundTheVillageandnotforgettingthemanyvarietiesofBEER!

Thisyeartherewere29tastingsites(5non-alcoholic)atwhichtotastefoodandbeer.TheChamberwouldliketosayaBIG thank YOUtothevolunteerswhohelpedmakeBlues & BrewsasuccessatourTastingVenue.

Eugene Washington,AcademyPestControl;Ann Joslin,TheTenerGroup;Michelle DeMott,Fairplex;Susan Brunasso,ClassicEleganceVideo&MediaTransferbySusan;Charlene Betts,Children’sFundClmt./WestEndAuxiliary;Linda Chavez and Vicki Carroll,CommunitySeniorServices

ManycomplimentsweremaderegardingthechoiceoffoodandbeeravailableatTheChamber.

DeliciousfoodprovidedbyThe Finish Line Sports & Grillandapopularselectionofbeers,winesfromtheFairplex.

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ReDUCe anD saVeMakingyourbusinessorhomemoreenergyefficientcanmeanlowerutilitybillseverymonth.Thelessenergyyouuse,themoremoneyyoucouldsave.Energyefficiencyimprovementsalsohelpreducegreenhousegases,increasecomfortandimproveindoorairquality.

SoCalGasSMoffersanarrayofenergyefficiencyincentivestohelpbusinessandresidentialcustomersrealizethesebenefits.

Business Incentives Businesscustomerscanreceiverebatesandincentivesofupto$200,000/yearonqualifyingenergyefficientcommercialcookingequipment,boilers,storagewaterheaters,tanklesswaterheaters,steamtraps,pipeinsulation,greenhousecurtainsandmore.

What We Offer You SouthernCaliforniaGasCompany(SoCalGas)projectsthatwecansustainourenergy-efficiencyprogramsthroughtheendof2012.Wearealsoseekingadditionalfundingfortheseprogramsbeyond2012.Youcanstillapplyforourextensiverebateandincentiveprogramstohelpyoubuyenergy-efficientgasequipmentforyourbusiness.

Besureyoualsotakeadvantageofourotherprofessionalopportunities–seminars,training,no-costequipmentdemonstrationsandsomuchmore!

Improve Your energy efficiency and save! Claimyourshareofthemillionsofdollarswe’reofferingtohelpsmallbusinessesbuyenergy-efficientequipment.Smallbusinesseshavereceivedmorethan$4millionfromussince2006.

Rebates and Incentives for energy-efficient equipment Rebatesarecurrentlyavailableonthefollowingenergy-efficientequipment:PipeandTankInsulation,WaterHeaters,SteamTraps,PoolHeaters,BoilersCommercialCookingEquipmentandOtherEquipment

seminars & training Takeadvantageandattendseminarsonenergy-efficientbusinesspracticesatnocharge.

Want to learn more? SoCalGasaccountexecutivesandenergyefficiencystaffareheretohelpyouchoosetherightprograms.Emailus,contactyourSoCalGasrepresentativeorcall1-800-427-6584(ext.4)andwe’lltellyoumore.

To qualify for a rebate, all purchase invoices or receipts must be dated between January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2012. All rebate items must be purchased and installed prior to submitting an application for a rebate. Qualifying rebate applications must be postmarked no later than December 31, 2012 to be eligible.

ThisprogramisfundedbyCaliforniautilitycustomersandadministeredbySouthernCaliforniaGasCompanyundertheauspicesoftheCaliforniaPublicUtilitiesCommission.Thisprogrammaybemodifiedorterminatedwithoutpriornoticeandisprovidedtoqualifiedcustomersonafirst-come,first-servedbasisuntilprogramfundsarenolongeravailable.SouthernCaliforniaGasCompanyisnotresponsibleforanygoodsorservicesselectedbythecustomer.

Residents Joan and Jack Rosenbrock... enjoy the quiet life at Hillcrest, especially their relaxing outdoor space where they enjoy the gardens and chatting with their neighbors. “It’s like having another room” says Joan. Also very active in water aerobics, Joan raves “the Aquatic Center alone is worth moving to Hillcrest for!”

A R e m a r k a b l e R e t i r e m e n t C o m m u n i t y ®

The RosenbrocksDiscover the pleasures of a unique community with a tradition of exceptional choices. Hillcrest has a beautiful neighborhood

setting, with charming homes and apartments, first class services and amenities, and top quality health care.

DSS #191501662 Certificate of Authority #069

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ArobberyisoneofthemostseriousandpotentiallydangerouscrimescommittedintheUnitedStatestoday.Arobbercommitsaholdupbecauseheorshebelieves

thattheirprofitwillbeworththerisk.Eachyear,thousandsofpeoplearevictimsofthiscrimeandmanyareattackedviolently.Usingthesetips,youcanhelpreducethepossibilityofretailstorearmedrobberyandprotectthesafetyofemployeesandcustomers.

assess PeDestRIan aCtIVItYIngeneral,highactivityareasarelesspronetorobberies.Assessthequantityandtypeoftraffic,timesofhighandlowactivityandthepotentialforincreasingtrafficandactivity.

WatCh FOR sUsPICIOUs aCtIVItYKeepalertandknowwhatishappeninginsideandoutsideofyourbusiness.Watchforloiterersandpolitelyaskthemtoleave.Don’tbeafraidtocall(911)whenyouseesuspiciousactivity.Beawareofcarsparkedacrossthestreetorofftoonesideoftheparkinglot.

Make sURe theRe Is GOOD VIsIBIlItY anD lIGhtInGItisimportanttoprovideasmuchvisibilityaspossibleintoyourstorefromthestreetandtoprovidevisibilityfromtheinsideofthestoretotheoutside.Theimportantpointisthatthereshouldbevisibilityfromtheregisterareatothestreet.Thisinvolvesanassessmentofyourlightingandthevisibilityitprovidesbothduringthedayandatnight.Eliminateanydarkareasandutilizephotosensorstoinsurelightscomeonatnight.Replaceburnedoutbulbspromptly.Pedestrians,aswellascruisingpatrolcars,shouldhaveclearvisibilityintothestorebothduringthedayandespeciallyatnight.

keeP lOW aMOUnts OF Cash In the ReGIsteRLargeamountsofcashanditsavailabilityareattractivetorobbers.Therobberwillknowlargeamountsofcashareavailableifheseeslargebillsintheregisterorseestheclerkputtinglargebillsintotheregister.Thatiswhyalowcashpolicyisimportant.Visibilityintothecashregisterisalrightifcashlevelsarekeptlow.Lowlevelsofcashmaybeagooddeterrence,versustherobberguessingwrongthatthetakewillbesubstantial.

Install seCURItY DeVICes Allsecuritymeasuresandproceduresshouldbeupfrontandnotasecret.Thatmeansnodummycameras,fakealarmsystems,orfalsesignsindicatingsecuritymeasuresthatarenotactuallyinpracticeorplace.Ifcriminalsthinkyouarelyingaboutoneaspectofyourstoresecurity,theywillthinkyouarelyingaboutothers.

tRaIn YOUR eMPlOYees & ManaGeMentNomatterhowsafetheinsideandoutsideofthestorecanbe,managersandemployeesmustputrobberydeterrence

rulesintoeffect.Heretheemphasisisontheimportanceoftraining.Trainingisimportantsoanemployeecanreactcalmlyandquicklyintheeventofarobbery.Trainingyoupersonnelandperiodicallyrefreshingthemonrobberydeterrenceprocedurescancurbrobbery.Italsodemonstratesyourconcernforemployeesandcustomers.Trainingandfollow-upwillbethekeytoyourprogram’ssuccess.

Bank DePOsIt & Cash COUntInG Establishandenforcerobberydeterrenceproceduresforcountingthecashintheregisterandfortransportingcashreceiptstothebank.Bediscreetwhencountinglargeamountsofcashorpreparingabankdeposit.Itisbesttodothatwhentherearenocustomers,orletsomeoneelsehandletheregistersotheemployeecanpreparethedepositsinthebackroom.

Makefrequentbankdepositsandvarythetimeofthedaywhenyoumakedeposits.Hidethemoneywhengoingtothebankandvarythemethodofconcealment.Forinstanceputthecashinapaperlunchbag,aplasticsandwichcontainer,aknapsack,etc.

Donotbeobviousaboutgoingtothebank.Donotwearyouruniform,apron,ornametagtothebank.Donotdepositatnightifpossible.Ifyouhavetodepositatnight,considerhavinganemployeedriveyourcartothefrontofthestore.

As always, whether you are at home or your business, trust your instincts and call the police department as soon as possible if you suspect persons or circumstances are afoot.CaptainJonTraber909-399-5418jtraber@ci.claremont.ca.us

From the Desk of Captain Jon TraberRetaIl ROBBeRY PReVentIOn

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TheClaremontChamberBusinessNewsletterincludingallinsertsisnowsentbyEandregularmailandisavailableforviewingontheChamberWebSite.PleaseletusknowifyouwouldliketoOPt OUtofthehardcopydelivery.NowthereisahugepotentialforyourinserttobeseenbymorethanourChambermembers.IncludeyourpromotionalflyerintheChamber’smonthlyBusinessNews,anyonemonth,oreverymonth.Bring250copiesofyourprintedflyer(8½x11”canbeprintedononeortwosides)andapdfversiontotheofficewith$65cashorcheck.Deadlinedateonorbefore the8thofeachmonthforthefollowingmonth.Callore-mailaheadtoreserveyourspacecontact@claremontchamber.org

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Small Business & Group Benefits Specialists

909.964.7631 Carlosprepaidlegal.com/hub/carlossamuelson

Claremont, CA818.288.0935 Pat

carlossamuelson@cs.compatsamuelson@cs.com

Fairplex annual Joint Chamber Mixer

August 7th • 5 - 7 pmAdmissionisFREE

sheraton Fairplex Conference CenterGate3onMcKinleyAve

601W.McKinleyAve.,Pomona,CA91768

ShanellSantee909-865-4075

Post your job openings or specials on our chamber website!

Logintoyourchambermemberportaltolistyouremploymentopportunitiesoradvertiseyourownstorespecial!

Accesswww.claremontchamber.orgEnteryourloginnameandpassword.

ClickJobPostingsorHotDealsintheleft-handmenu.ClickAddaJobPostingorAddaHotDeal.

CompletethefieldsintheAddaNewJobPostingorAddaNewHotDealscreen.ClickSubmitforApproval.

Uponapproval,yourjobpostingwillappearonthechamberwebsitewithinyourMemberInformationPageandbycategoryinaspecial

locationforjobpostings.YourHotDealwillappearbyyourmembernameintheBusinessDirectory,onyourMemberInformation

PageandbycategoryinaspeciallistingofHotDeals.

Seriousjobseekerswilltakenoteofjobspostedonthewebsitebyactivechambermemberslikeyou.Andvisitorswillbedrawntoyour

dealbyitsprominence.

Checkitoutandcontactuswithadditionalquestionsorformoreinformation–909-624-1681

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SUZANNE H. CHRISTIAN, CFPLPL BRANCH MANAGER

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ACADEMY PEST CONTROLEugene Washington

Commercial Specialist

310 N. Indian Hill Blvd. •Claremont, CA 91711

Tel: (877) 398-4072 • (909) 398-4072Fax: (909) 398-4076

E-mail: academyofpestcontrol@verizon.netWebsite: http://academyofpc.com

2012 annual Village Venture arts & Crafts FaireOctober 27, 2012

Applications available on-line and at the Chamber Office

10% Off 10% Off && 2nd Month FREE!2nd Month FREE!

For all Chamber Members, For all Chamber Members,

Employees, Family & Friends.Employees, Family & Friends.

*Contact Office for More Details

YOUR aD Can Be heRe

E-mailMaggiecontact@claremontchamber.org

orcall909-624-1681

Choose fromoneof themanybusinessfinancingsolutionsofferedbyWellsFargoandtheSmallBusinessAdministrationand takeadvantageof favorableandflexible termsandcompetitive loanrates.StafffromWellsFargowillbeonhandtoinformandadviseyou–comealongwithquestions,businessplansandprojects.

RSVP by July 16th to contact@claremontchamber.org

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Back row left to right:EconomyShop,PaulHeld,Attorney,ClaremontHeritage,Hammit&Greene,Wheeler&WheelerA.I.A.Architects

Front row left to right:BridgetHealy,ChamberChair,IVRT,SuzanneH.Christian,CFP,AirSeaTravel

AmandaReifelandAngelaRossi,TheGreenGypsie;JohnFort,Re:Solutions;ChamberChair,BridgetHealy,IVRT;ChrisGould,SuperkingMarket

Renewing Membersnew Members

Wells Fargo lunch and learn seminarSmall Business SBA

Wednesday July 18th, 11:30 – 1:30$10

Chamber Office • 205 Yale Ave. • Claremont 91711

Claremont Optometry Group695 W Foothill Blvd., Claremont, 91711

(909) 625-7861

Ribbon CuttingThe Claremont Community FoundationproudlyannouncesitsneW WeBsIte! Pleasevisitusatwww.claremontfoundation.orgtofindoutmoreabouttheFoundation,whatwedo,andhowyoucanbecomeinvolved.Ourgoal,EnrichingourCommunity

–CreatingourFuture,isachievedthroughgrant-making,donorfundstewardship,andpromotingphilanthropythroughcommunityleadership.Wewelcomeyourcommentsandsupport.

Your generous donations make our events more of a success and give you the opportunity to mention your name EVERY time you give.

The Chamber receives many requests for us to send blast e-mails regarding events. Our policy is only to send e-blast information on Chamber events and crime alerts. The Chamber will gladly advertise your event for free, by putting a poster in the public window and displaying flyers/brochures in the office. However, if you would like

to add your event to the web, head to www.claremontcalendar.com where you can advertise all information for free.

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Renewing Members May 2012

60 YearsWolfe’sMarket

45+ YearsEconomyShop

35+ YearsStaterBros

30+ YearsRichardHibbardAutoCenter

25+ YearsRandyProut,StateFarmInsurance&

FinancialServicesSuzanneH.Christian,CFP

Dr.ChristopherS.Schorn,DDSWheeler&WheelerA.I.A.Architects

20+ YearsHartmanBaldwinDesign/Build

Aruffo’sItalianCuisineClaremontVeterinaryHospital

ClaremontHeritageDouglasM.Brown,DDS,MS

15+ YearsFoothillCountryDaySchool

OakParkManorCareforAlzheimer’sPaulHeld,AttorneyAtLaw

10+ YearsAssistanceLeagueofPomonaValley

Carducci’sTuxedoHammitt&Greene

BernadetteKendall,PrudentialWheelerSteffenBert&Rocky’sCreamCompany

5+ YearsClassicEleganceVideo&MediaTransferbySusan

EuroCaféRobertson’sRoastedAlmondsGouldAssetManagement,LLCClaremontVillageTreasures

Such-A-Deal

1+ YearRaymondJamesFinancialServices,Inc

SandersTowingIncAtlasSpinalCareAirSeaTravelKazamaSushiRiodeOjas

Welcome New Members May 2012

Claremont Villas senior apts. Senior Apartments(909)625-2424

100SIndianHillBlvd.,Claremont,CA91711

san antonio Community hospitalHospitals

(909)920-4802999SanBernardinoRd.,Upland,CA91786

Re:solutions Consultants/Business(636)253-3678

POBox1902ClaremontCA91711

Green Gypsie, The Retail

(909)260-5542526FirstSt.,Claremont,CA91711

909 Magazine Publishers

(909)252-7224100NEuclid,Upland,CA91786

superking MarketGrocers

(909)267-7252436AutoCenterDrive,Claremont,CA91711

Glitter lifestyle BoutiqueRetail

(310)500-7833206WBonitaAve,Claremont,CA91711

E.MarkWaterman,DC/ClaremontChiropracticChaffeyAutoBodyChaseBank

Re:SolutionsAirSeatravelArthurMurrayDanceStudio

SylvanBrunswickZoneUpland

Claremont heritage awards

PomonaCollege,thefirstofthe5Csestablishedin1887,willbetherecipientoftheorganization’slaudedBessGarnerHistoricPreservationAward,recognizingthebestofpreservationbyeitheranindividualoranorganization.CulturalHeritageaward3yearsagotohonorthoseembodyingwhatsetsClaremontapartbeyondthearchitecture.Thisyear’srecipientistheFolkMusicCenter,

whichdrawsincrowdsfromacrossthecountry,andtheglobe,tosamplethelocalmusicscene.

Inland empire Magazine, July edition

“The Brew Masters” article by Erin TobinDale Brothers Brewery

“Meat of the Matter” article by David CohenCasa 425,LoungeandBarPlacetogoforSliders

Back abbeyandeureka!Burger,PlacestogoforGourmetBurgers

Claremont Chamber Members Receive awards & Recognition

Congratulations to all Chamber Members on receiving these prestigious awards and recognition in our local media.

July 6, 13, 20, 27Friday nights lIVe in The

Claremont Village6:00 – 9:00 pm

to sponsor this event call 909-624-1681

Office ClosedJuly 4

July 19Ribbon Cutting

The Green Gypsie526FirstStreet

Claremont91711

July 10networking Breakfast

7:30am – 9:00am

Networking PresentationsAdvanced Skin Care Clinic & Surgery

Re:Solutions

Doubletree by hilton, Claremont 555WFoothillBlvd.Claremont91711

Members: $15 – Advanced ReservationPotentialMembersBYRESERVATION

ONLY:$30advanced Reservations

MUst be received by 4:00pm, July 6

July 18Wells Fargo lunch & learn

5:30 – 7pm$10

small Business sBaChamberOffice205YaleAve,

Claremont91711

July 19CYP

5:30 -7pm

hotel Casa 425 + lounge425WFirstStreet,Claremont91711RSVPcontact@claremontchamber.org

July 26ladies luncheon

11:30am – 1:00pm

eureka Burger 580WFirstSt.,Claremont91711

RsVP by July 23

Committee MeetingsJuly11 8:00am V.M.G. CouncilChambers

July11 7:30am Executive

July16 Noon Membership

July17 7:30am GovernmentRelations EconomicDevelopment

July19 Noon Marketing/PR

July24 7:30am BoardMeeting

July25 Noon Ambassadors

Please call Chamber office to confirm date and time of meetings for this month. Dates and times subject to change.

Return Service Requested

AreservationmadeisareservationpaidforALLevents.PleaseRSVPtoeventsbycalling909-624-1681,ore-mailingMarlene@ClaremontChamber.org,Weappreciatecheck/cashonthedayoftheevent.•Pleasecheckinatregistrationevenifyouhavepre-paid.