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Josh Conroy, Owner of Dairy Queen & Queen Bean Caffé to speak at SBHBB Breakfast Have you ever been curious how a good idea turns into a great business? What are the steps and in what order to you accomplish them? Is there business after college? Come and hear the story of Josh Conroy who started in the retail business in 2010 when he opened the Dairy Queen. The business is being operated with the help from his family. When Josh was asked why he started the Queen Bean Caffé he responded,"I saw that there was no communal space for people to congregate freely. I wanted to create a safe environment for anyone to come and enjoy themselves. I wanted to create opportunities for artists and musicians to be able to perform and display their art. I also wanted to create something that is entirely Yucaipa's. There is no other Queen Bean Caffé and it is only in Yucaipa." Conroy's establishment also helps the community with numerous fundraisers and you can enjoy and participate in them at any given time throughout the year. He plans to open other restaurants and other retail ventures within the next few years. Conroy states he is still fine-tuning the Queen Bean Caffé and he doesn't want to let it operate autonomously until he is confident with its performance. You don't want to miss an opportunity to be inspired by an idea and learn how to turn it into a successful business. Make your reservation to attend the Small Business and Home Based Business Growth and Development Committee's mini workshop for Thurs., Nov. 7, from 8:30 to 9:30 am. Reservations are required to attend the breakfast as our seating space is limited. This is a free event for Chamber members. Non-chamber guests are welcome for only $5. Reservations needed by Tues., Nov. 5, by calling the Chamber office at (909) 790-1841 or (909) 570-9267. The program starts promptly at 8:30 am so come early to sign in and network. 2013 Citizen of the Year Award Do you know someone who has made a significant and/or continuing impact on the City of Yucaipa? The Chamber is once again looking for its Citizen of the Year and asking for nominations. Nominations will be accepted from anyone in the community. The deadline for nominations is Fri., Nov. 22. Nomination forms are available at the Chamber office located at 35139 Yucaipa Blvd. The Citizen of the Year Award recipient will be announced at the Chamber's Annual Installation of Officers and Community Awards Banquet in January. The following criteria will be used to select the recipient of the 2013 Citizen of the Year Award: Purpose: The award is intended to honor a person who makes a substantial contribution to the Yucaipa area. As a result of the nominee's effort, the community should have received substantial benefits and become a better 6 place to live and work. Community Involvement: Nominees should be involved in the betterment of the community, through active civic participation. Their involvement may be in health or human services, education, recreation, arts or cultural improvement, economic development, or communitybased organizations which contribute to the quality-of-life in our community. As a result of this involvement, nominees should have specific and noteworthy accomplishments. Cooperation & Support: Nominees must have demonstrated willingness to assist in business and community projects by participating personally in projects or events that have resulted in substantial betterment of the community. Nominees may not be current members of the Board of Directors. OUR YUCAIPA | NOVEMBER 2013 | CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Leadership: Nominees must have exhibited leadership in community projects and have completed them successfully. Evidence of effective leadership in vital community projects and organizations will be considered. Nominees should be known and respected for their integrity. For further information, call 790-1841. Citizen of the Year 2012 Jeff Litel with Scott Ward, KFRG's Frogman in the Morning, who presented the plaque