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Yucaipa Wellness Center has been serving Yucaipa since 1998 and offers a synergistic blend for mind, body and spirit in a toxin free, holistic environment. Samantha Short bought the business a year and a half ago and has recently renovated the inside of the center reflecting a calm, relaxed atmosphere. Samantha is a medical massage therapist and State certified massage therapist. She has been practicing massage therapy for 6 years. Samantha can provide you with the following kinds of services: Swedish American, Acupressure, Trigger Point Therapy, Hot Stone Therapy, Cranial Sacral, Deep Tissue, Sports Massage, Myofacial, Asian/Eastern Massage, Energy Work, Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Body Treatments & Wraps and Pregnancy Massage. Her staff includes Krystal, who is a California State Certified Massage Therapist and specializes in Deep Tissue Massage, Sports Massage, Hot Stone Therapy, Trigger Point Therapy and Swedish massage; Michelle, California State Certified Massage Therapist who specializes in therapeutic massage which includes deep tissue, acupressure and energy work; Alexa, Massage Therapist who specializes in sports massage and deep tissue; and Denise, who is the office manager. The center is located at 35289 Yucaipa Blvd. The lobby is open Monday through Saturday 10 am to 4 pm although they offer therapeutic services between the hours of 8:30 am to 7 pm. For an appt., call (909)797-1174 or go to www. YucaipaWellnessCenter.com for more information. Ribbon Cuttings L-R: Ambassador Debbie Harber (Sequoia Digital Marketing); Chamber President/CEO Pamela Emenger; Alexa, Massage Therapist; Krystal, Massage Therapist; Denise, Office Manager; Owner Samantha Short; Ambassador Michelle Lopez (Attek Treasures); Board Director Jeff Dewan (Edward Jones); Ambassador Marlyn Crampton (Rotary Club); Representative Jan Leja (Congressman Paul Cook); Ambassador Marie Feuer (Life Path Healings) and Board Director Nancy Kenny (PrimeLending). (Left) The ribbon cutting ceremony at new Chamber member Marty's Carriage Barn Antique Store, located at 31181 Outer Hwy. 10 South in Redlands. Marty's Carriage Barn is filled with antique furniture, vintage jewelry, vinyl record albums and much more. Come by and visit or call 794-4100 for more info. L-R: Chamber Board of Director Cheryl Benton, Ambassador Pamela Vengarick, Councilman Dick Riddell, Troy Walker, Mike McCue, Chamber Chairman Jim Hammond, Chamber Pres/CEO Pamela Emenger, Owner Martha Williamson, Chamber Board of Director Nancy Kenny, Ambassadors David Avila and Marlyn Crampton. (Above far left) The ribbon cutting for Cross Fire Fitness celebrated the opening of the new gym located at the Market Place at 5th Street. Although the boot camp has been open for a year, owner Bryan Sullivan, expanded to the space on the opposite side to include a full gym with brand new equipment, men and women's locker room with showers and a spin cycle room. He also added new hot yoga classes this month. For more info., visit the website at www.CrossFireFitnessYucaipa.com or call Bryan at 797-2536. L-R: Dora Ordonez, Debbie Harber, Marlyn Crampton, Helena Gile, Pamela Emenger, Kristin, Ryan, Bryan Sullivan, Pamela Vengarick, Michelle Lopez, Lacey, Nancy Kenny, Mayor Denise Hoyt and Paul Toomey. The City of Yucaipa held a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly opened El Dorado Ranch Park on Oak Glen Road in January 30. Speakers included Matt Knox, District Director to Congressman Paul Cook; County Supervisor James Ramos; David Meyers with The Wildlands Conservancy and Mayor Denise Hoyt. A monument etched with the likenesses of Frank Sissons and Councilman Dick Riddell (photo below) was unveiled at the trail head as a dedication to them for being instrumental in getting the land for the park donated to the City. The land was donated by The Wildlands Conservancy. A plaque on the restroom building was also unveiled dedicated to the City Council. EL DORADO RANCH PARK OPENS Pictured left to right are: Chamber Ambassadors Debbie Harber & Brandy Gomez; Councilman Greg Bogh; County Supervisor James Ramos; Frank Sissons; Councilman Dick Riddell; David Meyers; Mayor Denise Hoyt; Chamber Director & Ambassador Cheryl Benton; Councilman Bobby Duncan; Chamber Ambassadors Marlyn Crampton and Michelle Lopez. Upcoming Free Seminars on Growing Your Business and Working in Yucaipa The first Small/Home Based Business Growth & Development (SHBBGD) breakfast of 2014 was at Jeff Dewan's Edward Jones office. Cheryl Benton, Vice-Chair of the SHBBGD committee, introduced Jeff who spoke about his business and how to start marketing your business from the ground up. Cheryl then introduced Cindy Carpenter who spoke to the group on how to market your business using social media. Another speaker, Mila Diamond, spoke about how to use LinkedIn to market yourself and your business. The mini-workshop was so well-received that Cindy will be presenting a free seminar on Thurs., March 6, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm on "How to Grow Your Business and Create Valuable Relationships." The seminar will be held at the Yucaipa Community Center located at 34900 Oak Glen Road. The next Small/Home Based Business Growth & Development breakfast will be hosted by Chamber Chairman Jim Hammond at his Comfort Keepers office on Thurs., March 6, located at 34675 Yucaipa Blvd. #105 beginning at 8 am. Paul Toomey, Director of Community Development, will be speaking on doing business in the City of Yucaipa. Please RSVP by Tues., March 4, to the Chamber office 790-1841. With over 300 members, the Yucaipa Valley Chamber of Commerce is your strongest ally in building your business. With ribbon cuttings, membership mixers, free advertising on digital monitors throughout Yucaipa, press releases and discounted ads in the Our Yucaipa magazine as well as several high profile committees to join, you really can't afford not to become a member. Be included in our Monday Morning e-blast where you can announce your events and be kept up-to-date on your fellow Chamber members or log on to your account on the Chamber's website. Receive discounted vendor space at three very successful festivals and our popular Certified Farmers Market. An untapped resource for new Chamber members is the seasoned fellow business owners who are an invaluable source of "hands on" advice and direction. Dollar for dollar your membership in the Yucaipa Valley Chamber of Commerce is a smart business savvy investment. To join your fellow business owners, call Membership Development Coordinator Ellen Benefiel at 909-790-1841. You will be surprised at how affordable your membership investment can be. Chamber membership benefiCial, affordable More parks in Yucaipa 6 OUR YUCAIPA | MARCH 2014 OUR YUCAIPA | MARCH 2014 7 Frank Sissons and Councilman Dick Riddell Cindy Carpenter

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