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The premier voice of business in North Orange County, the Fullerton Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to the economic vitality and prosperity of our members and the community. The Chamber’s monthly magazine, Fullerton Focus, covers the latest news and activities that affect the Fullerton business community, residents, and visitors.
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Chair 2014: A Year in Reviewby Joyce Capelle, Chamber Chair 2013-14
It seems like only yesterday that I was asked to step up unexpectedly into the role of Chair. I entered the year not knowing what to expect and more than a little intimidated by the challenge.
Thank you all for your support, kindness, and patience!
As my year as chair comes to a close, I wanted to take a few minutes and share my observations.
1. This is a great town! It is both a big city and a small town. It is the best of both. It has many of the amenities and infrastructure you would expect from a city of 130,000, but also the sense of community connectedness normally associated with a much smaller locale.
2. We have a great education system, from pre-school through graduate degrees. You do not need to leave Fullerton to get a world-class education.
3. The chamber provides access to on-line learning and briefings to allow business owners to continue to educate themselves in subjects of interest to them.
4. The chamber's board of directors is committed to keeping the chamber relevant and effective.
5. We come together as a community to address our challenges, advocate for change where needed, and offer help to those less fortunate than ourselves.
6. We have a solid mix of businesses, from start-up companies to large corporations.
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Fullerton FocusJune 2014
Roadkill Ranch & Boutique celebrated its 21st birthday in May with the Fullerton Chamber of Commerce, elected officials and their representatives, and supporters. An institution on Commonwealth Ave. since 1993, Roadkill offers an eclectic mix of fashion-forward and vintage-inspired clothing, shoes, and accessories for men and women.
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Fullerton Chamber of Commerce has assembled a panel of local educators to join in conversation focused on trends in education affecting employers today and in the future. The Education Summit will take place on Friday, June 26 at 7:30 a.m. at the Fullerton Marriott located at 2701 E. Nutwood Ave. on the campus of Cal State Fullerton.
How are budget cuts impacting educational outcomes? What are local schools doing to remain competitive in a global environment? Can our schools continue to produce job ready employees? What is the role of Common Core in developing tomorrow’s workforce? Will changes in education delay college graduations?
Learn about these questions and more at this informative summit.
Claire C. Cavallaro, dean College of Education at CSU Fullerton; Rajen Vurdien, president of Fullerton College; George Giokaris, superintendent of Fullerton Joint Union High School District;
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and Robert Pletka, superintendent of Fullerton School District will discuss trends in education in Fullerton and the state, which has implications for every employer. The panel will be moderated by Sarah Hill, assistant professor of political science at CSU Fullerton.
Admission is $35 for Chamber members and $50 for non-members. Breakfast is included.
Registration required by Thursday, June 19, can be made at FullertonChamber.com or by calling (714) 871-3100.
Public education: developing the workforce of the future
Executive BoardJoyce Capelle, ChairCrittenton Services for Children & Families
Christopher Reese, 1st Vice ChairCSU Fullerton
Jeannette Bartus, 2nd Vice ChairPacific Community Credit Union
Andrew Carroll, Vice Chair of FinanceNCH Tax & Wealth AdvisorsZina B. Gleason, Member at LargeRedefining Divorce
Jim Pugliese, Member at LargeChevron Corporation
Rhonda Shader, Past ChairState Farm Insurance
Board of DirectorsMarty Burbank, PCLaw Offices of Marty Burbank
Pat ButtressSouthern California Edison
Dr. Sueling ChenArborland Montessori
Gizi ClemmerRite Loom Company
Christopher DeCaroKneadle
Emily FranceSouthern California Gas Company
Cameron IronsVanguard Investment Properties
Ted KimGrace Ministries International
Richard KohliAlcoa Fastening Systems
Annette MagdalenoKimberly Clark Corporation
Albert NapoliMetropolitan Water District
Ryan OlsenSt. Jude Medical Center
Bert ReitzCentury 21 Discovery
Beverly ThomsonHostingOC.com
StaffTheresa HarveyPresident & CEO
Leah SongMembership Director
Laura PerdewCommunications & Events Director
Allison FletcherMarketing & PR Coordinator
2013-14 Fullerton Chamber Board of Directors
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FullertonChamber.com: your resource centerThe Fullerton Chamber of Commerce website is a centralized resource for information that affects your business. In addition to member news, which is currently located on our homepage (FullertonChamber.com), the following resources may also be accessed through our website.
Fullerton Focus NewsletterWith a quick click on the Fullerton Focus icon, located at the right of the Chamber’s homepage (FullertonChamber.com), you can view the monthly newsletter online at your convenience, beginning with the April 2014 issue, at issuu.com/FullertonChamber.
Business DirectoryAre you looking for a product or service offered by a company you can trust? You can find a complete list of businesses that are Chamber members at Business.FullertonChamber.com/List. Search by company name, category, company contact or keywords to help you find just what you need.
Chamber CalendarMake sure you don't miss out on the many networking and informative events sponsored by the Chamber and its members and partners. A comprehensive up-to-date online listing of these events are located at Business.FullertonChamber.com/Events.
Member-to-Member DiscountsMembership in the Fullerton Chamber of Commerce comes with many benefits including exclusive discounts and services offered within the Chamber’s shared business community. To provide Chamber members with the most up-to-date listing of discounts, they are posted online at Business.FullertonChamber.com/MemberToMember.
Legislative NewsThe Chamber website is your go-to online resource for the latest legislative activity. You can stay abreast of the latest advocacy issues, bills, congressional voting record, important political news, profiles of elected officials, and more, by visiting FullertonChamber.com/About-The-Chamber/Advocacy.
The latest Federal issues affecting your business can be found on our partner site, FullertonBusinessVotes.com.
Mobile AppTo receive alerts on your mobile device about proposed laws or regulations at the State Capitol that could seriously impact your business, the job climate, and the economy in California, download a free mobile Alert app for iPhone or Android through your app store or from CalChamber's website, CalChamber.com.
Aaron Charles Gregg, Attorney at Law
Bill's Body Works
Carmona's Collision Repair
Central Drugs Pharmacy
Cristal Drake Real Estate Group
Dannemeyer, William E.
Edward Jones
Elliott Accountancy Corporation
Fullerton American Legion Post 142
Fullerton Police Department
Grand Inn
Konica Minolta Business Solutions
Leon Owens Foundation
LocalBizMobilizer
McCoy Mills Ford
Metropolitan Water District
MG Disposal
Southern California Edison Co.
State Farm Insurance
Sunrise Senior Living, Inc.
Terri Grassi, CPA
Townsend Public Affairs, Inc.
Trammell Crow Residential
Voit Real Estate Services - Stan S. Kwak
Wilshire Promenade Apartments
Yellow Cab Co.
YWCA of North Orange County
New MembersWelcome
Businesses in your Town!
Renewing Members
Thank YouWe value your continued membership!
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SUN M T W TH F SAT
1 2 3Networking at NoonColette's Catering at the Meridian Club1535 Deerpark Dr., Fullerton
Speed Networking
4North Orange County Legislative Alliance (NOCLA) Brea Civic Center1 Civic Center Dr., Brea7:30 a.m.
Poseidon desalination update
5Leadership Fullerton GraduationFullerton Public Library, Osborne Auditorium340 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton - 9 a.m.
6Happy Hour NetworkingBootleggers Brewery130 S. Highland Ave., Fullerton4--6 p.m.
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8 9 10 11Sunset MixerPacific Community Credit Union401 Imperial Hwy., Fullerton5-7 p.m.
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15 16 17Networking at NoonColette's Catering at the Meridian Club1535 Deerpark Dr., Fullerton
"Think Tank" discussion Client Retention, facilitated by Lisa Kline, Shanahan Printing + Graphics
18Presidents' Business Achievement AwardsSummit House Restaurant2000 E. Bastanchury Rd., Fullerton - 5-9 p.m.
RSVP required
19 20Happy Hour NetworkingAngelo's and Vinci's550 N. Harbor Blvd., Fullerton4--6 p.m.
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22 23 24 25 26Education SummitFullerton Marriott2701 E. Nutwood Ave.., Fullerton - 7:30 a.m.
Ribbon CuttingIC Group231 Imperial Hwy, Ste. 104A, Fullerton - 4 p.m.
27Ribbon CuttingHapa Cupcakes105 W. Amerige Ave., Fullerton - 4 p.m.
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For a complete listing of events sponsored by the Chamber and its members, visit www.FullertonChamber.com
Fullerton Chamber of Commerce 444 North Harbor Blvd., Fullerton, CA 92832 | (714) 871-3100 | www.FullertonChamber.com
Events Calendar
B/E Aerospace celebrates the grand opening of its Fullerton facility in May with company personnel, Fullerton Chamber of Commerce and City of Fullerton representatives, and supporters.
June
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Wednesday, June 11, 2014 5:00–7:00 p.m.
Join us for an evening of networking with members and potential Chamber members in a casual, after-hours setting, where you can mix and mingle with nearly 100 business owners and their representatives.
Bring plenty of business cards and a raffle prize to help promote your business!
Hosted by the Fullerton Chamber of Commerce, and Pacific Community Credit Union. For more information, visit FullertonChamber.com.
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We want to put you in the “Spotlight!”
Fullerton Chamber of Commerce knows that our members are doing great things and we want to share their successes! Beginning in July, the Chamber will be highlighting a member each month and sharing details of the unique products, exemplary customer service, new
innovations, and community involvement they offer, which enriches our community.
The spotlighted businesses will be recognized on the Chamber’s website, promoted on our social media sites, and featured in a press release distributed to local media outlets. We will also be visiting the spotlighted businesses to present a certificate of recognition.
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Presidents’ Business Achievement Awards
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7. Leadership Fullerton is a great way to learn more about all aspects of the city and graduates of this program can make an impact on the city's future.
8. We actively recruit new businesses, to ensure a stable economic base, to create jobs, and to secure our future.
9. The Chamber's staff is dedicated to helping businesses get the information they need to thrive. They do their very best every day.
10. Lastly, the true leadership of the business community lies with you, the chamber member.
While I knew most of these things about Fullerton, I've gotten to know more about individual businesses, how businesses and city management work together, and how economic and legislative issues affect you in much greater depth.
It has been my pleasure and privilege to serve as the Chair of the Board of Directors this year. Thank you for the opportunity to serve and thank you for your leadership in this amazing community!
If you know of a business that is doing great things in Fullerton, please submit a brief paragraph stating why we should shine the spotlight on them. Self-nominations are also encouraged.
For more information, call me at (714) 871-3100.
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New Member Badges Now Available!Say goodbye to sticky-back label name badges! Look like the professional you are! The Fullerton Chamber of Commerce now offers to all Chamber members permanent plastic engraved badges with a magnetized closure for $10.
Contact Leah Song at (714) 871-3100, to order yours today!
Member Spotlight...by Leah Song, Membership Director
Businesses doing great things.
Fullerton Chamber of Commerce cordially invites you to the
Wednesday, June 18, 20145 p.m. Cocktails & Silent Auction • 7 p.m. Dinner & Program
Summit House Restaurant • 2000 East Bastanchury Road, Fullerton
Honoring Popular Community Bank • Large Business of the Year
Colette’s Catering • Medium Business of the Year Richey Advisors • Small Business of the Year
YWCA of North Orange County • Quality of Life AwardCorporal John DeCaprio • Hawkins Business Leadership Award
Installation of the 2014-2015 Board of Directors
RSVP by June 13. $125 per person. To make reservations, visit FullertonChamber.com or call (714) 871-3100.
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