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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 2016 Board of Directors Chairperson, Lynette Alvarado Wildwood Canyon Villa Past Chair, Nancy Kenny Homestreet Bank Chair Elect, Michelle Riggs Crafton Hills College Finance Vice-Chair, John Hopkins Prospect Financial Solutions Directors Cheryl Benton Cheryl & Co Cali Binks Yucaipa Calimesa Joint Unified School District Jeff Dewan Edward Jones Financial Advisors Jo-Ann Forsyth Forsyth & Associate Insurance Valerie Menefee State Farm Insurance CHAMBER STAFF Amy Minjares, President/CEO Ellen Benefiel, Membership Development Coordinator AMBASSADOR TEAM Cheryl Benton, Cheryl & Co. Cali Binks, Yucaipa Calimesa JUSD Pamela Brierly-Vengarick, Good Nite Inn Gene & Jo-Ann Forsyth, Forsyth & Associates Insurance Brandy Gomez, Law Office of Linda Roberts-Ross John Hopkins, Prospect Financial Solutions Susie Jarvis, Alta Vista Credit Union Nancy Kenny, Homestreet Bank Kimberly Mackamul, Big Mikes' Rooter & Plumbing Danielle Marrufo, Century 21 Lois Lauer Dora Ordonez, Asaderos Supermarket William Ziprick, Ziprick & Cramer, LL Linda Witham, Yucaipa Rotary Club 20 OUR YUCAIPA | JUNE 2016 Message from the Chairman By Lynette Alvarado In the workforce today we seem to be constantly cluttered with emails, special offers, sales pitches etc… making our work environment seemingly overwhelming. Relationships however are still empowering for our businesses and should not be a forgotten success. Networking meetings are so important to develop relationships so that your business stands out, you become a resource that stand out and a professional that is not forgotten. Networking also has other benefits such as supporting one another professionally or learning from your peers, ideas, new programs to implement into your business, services etc… Involve yourself in as many networking opportunities as you can so you meet the right people to include in your network. Relationships are so important for a successful business! "NETWORKING is the single most powerful marketing tactic to accelerate and sustain success for any individual or organization!" – Adam Small Networking, Networking, Networking Welcome New Members Chris Mann • Citywide Energy • Oooh La La Event Planning Papa Murphy's Pizza • Truck Works, Inc. Renewing members Boys & Girls Club SGPA • Fellowship Masonic Lodge • Gayle Crosby Massaro and Welsh Inc. • Perennial Landscaping San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital • Sunshine Growers Nursery Yucaipa Gem & Mineral Society The Yucaipa Chamber of Commerce would like to remind residents that they sell a large selection of gift cards at the Chamber office. With Father's Day just around the corner why not consider a shopping gift card or even a gift card to his favorite restaurant. You have the convenience of ordering online and the Yucaipa Chamber receives a percentage of the sale which directly funds our Scholarship Foundation. This program is offered all year long. Simply log onto www.yucaipachamber.org and on the front page click on the Shop with Scrip logo, choose from hundreds of retailers then call the chamber with a credit card payment. All cards ordered by Friday will be ready for pick up the following Wednesday. Info., (909) 790-1841. Father's Day Scrip & Gift Cards