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Mission Statement The Yucaipa Valley Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to promoting a vibrant business environment by cooperative interaction among business, government and community For more information, call (909) 790-1841 • Fax (909) 363-7373 35139 Yucaipa Blvd., Yucaipa, CA 92399 info@yucaipachamber.org 2015 Board of Directors Chairperson, Nancy Kenny Homestreet Bank Chair Elect, Lynnette Alvarado Wildwood Canyon Villa Past Chair, Jim Hammond Comfort Keepers Finance Vice-Chair, Jason Ross Law Office of Linda Roberts-Ross Directors Dr. Cheryl Marshall Crafton Hills College Jo-Ann Forsyth Forsyth & Associates Insurance Cheryl Benton Cheryl & Co. Valerie Menefee State Farm Insurance Jeff Dewan Edward Jones Financial Advisors CHAMBER STAFF Amy Minjares, President/CEO Ellen Benefiel, Membership Development Coordinator AMBASSADOR TEAM Brenda Heusterberg, Alta Vista Credit Union Cheryl Benton, Cheryl & Co. Pamela Brierley-Vengarick, Good Nite Inn Marlyn Crampton, Yucaipa Rotary Club Brandy Gomez, Law Office of Linda Roberts-Ross Nancy Kenny, Homestreet Bank Debbie Harber Dora Ordonez, Asaderos Supermarket Gene & Jo-Ann Forsyth, Forsyth & Associates Insurance William Ziprick, Ziprick & Cramer, LL Susie Jarvis, Alta Vista Credit Union Erica Miller, WIN Home Inspection Heather McKinney, Big Mikes Plumbing Andy Blasquez, Century 21 Lois Lauer Danielle Marrufo, Century 21 Lois Lauer If you would like to advertise in Our Yucaipa Magazine, please contact Stacey Parr at Image Up Advertising & Design at (909) 435-5042 or email her at staceyimageup@yahoo.com. Chamber members will receive a FREE 1/8 page ad with a three month advertising commitment! It's hard to believe that we are more than half way through the year! Kids are out of school for the summer and vacations are being enjoyed. As a valued member of the Yucaipa Chamber of Commerce we are your resource for time effective business development connections that will help you and your employees grow your business. We would like to remind everyone of the benefits that are available to you as Chamber members. Your membership business benefits include the following: • Meet potential customers - Tap into our business network to build lasting relationships with your target customers. • Increase your visibility - Take advantage of high impact yet economical marketing programs exclusively for Chamber members • Strengthen executive and managerial skills - Motivate your employees and sharpen your own skills with affordable seminars and workshops taught by local and national business experts. • Have a voice - Learn about the policy issues that impact your business and build lasting relationships with top elected officials through our policy forums, member committees and programs. Business Resources: Business Seminars • Business Forms and Guides Demographic Information • Economic Outlook Information • Partnerships - Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE); Small Business Resource • (SBA); Employment Development Department; San Bernardino County Workforce Development Department Contacts/Networking: Monthly: Good Morning Yucaipa Business Breakfast, Lunch and Learn • Ribbon Cuttings, Grand Openings, Ground Breakings • Educational Seminars, Workshops • Committee Meetings • Special Events: State of the City Luncheon; Golf Classic; Political Forums; Installation Dinner & Community Awards Advertising/Referrals: Website Membership Directory Listing with link to your website • Good Morning Yucaipa email blast • Chamber Magazine Our Yucaipa • Newspaper Advertising and Press Releases • Special Event Sponsorships • Member Only referrals • Display Marketing Material in Chamber office lobby • Enhanced Online Business Directory Listing (optional) • "Chamber Times" page monthly in the News Mirror • Yucaipa First! Shop Local Program (optional) Social Media: Follow us on Facebook • Twitter • LinkedIn and more • Membership Mailing Labels • Conference Room for Business Use We appreciate all of you and look forward to continuing a successful relationship with each and every one of you! Have a safe 4th of July spent with family and friends! 20 OUR YUCAIPA | JULY 2015 Message from the President Let the Chamber benefit you By Amy Minjares