www.sfschamber.com Vol.28,No.8•April2015

BUSINESSSanta Fe SpringsOfficial Publication of the Santa Fe Springs Chamber of Commerce

CalENdarAPRIL 9 / Thursday

FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS9–10 AM / SFS Chamber Office12016 Telegraph Rd, Santa Fe Springs

CHAMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS12 NOON–1:15 PM / Candlewood County Club, 14000 Telegraph Rd, Whittier

SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE1:15–2:15 PM / Candlewood County Club, 14000 Telegraph Rd, Whittier

SANTA FE SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL6 PM / SFS City Council Chambers11710 Telegraph Rd, Santa Fe Springs

APRIL 10 / Friday

RCA LEGISLATIVE FORUM8–9 AM / Apffels Coffee12115 Pacific St, Santa Fe Springs

APRIL 13 / Monday

50th ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC8 AM registration / 9 AM shotgun start3:30 PM awards dinner/programHacienda Golf Club, 718 East Rd, La Habra

APRIL 15 / Wednesday

WOMEN IN BUSINESS FORUM12 NOON–1 PM / Town Center Hall11740 Telegraph Rd, Santa Fe Springs

APRIL 16 / Thursday

SOCIAL MEDIA SUCCESS AND YOUTUBEVIDEO SUCCESS SECRETS WORKSHOP9–10:30 AM / Town Center Hall11740 Telegraph Rd, Santa Fe Springs

NETWORKING @ NOON11:30 AM–1 PM / WaBa Grill11808 E Washington Blvd, SFS

APRIL 21 / Tuesday

SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE8:30–10:30 AM / SFS Chamber Office12016 Telegraph Rd, Santa Fe Springs

CERRITOS COLLEGE MEGA MIXER5–7 PM / Cerritos College Student Center11110 Alondra Blvd, Norwalk

APRIL 22 / Wednesday

AMBASSADOR COMMITTEE8:30–9:30 AM / Police Services Center, 11576 Telegraph Rd, Santa Fe Springs

APRIL 23 / Thursday

SANTA FE SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL6 PM / SFS City Council Chambers11710 Telegraph Rd, Santa Fe Springs

APRIL 28 / Tuesday

SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE8:30–10 AM / SFS Chamber Office12016 Telegraph Rd, Santa Fe Springs

HUMAN RESOURCES FORUM11:45 AM–1 PMGus Velasco Neighborhood Center, 9255 Pioneer Blvd, Santa Fe Springs

APRIL 30 / Thursday

MENTOR TRIP9 AM–4 PM / California Science Center700 Exposition Dr, Los Angeles

MAY 6 / Wednesday

BUSINESS CARD EXCHANGE7:30–9:30 AM / Vintage Cerritos11000 New Falcon Way, Cerritos

MAY 7 / Thursday

YOUTH EDUCATION COMMITTEE8:30–9:30 AM / SFS Chamber Office12016 Telegraph Rd, Santa Fe Springs

CAPC KALEIDOSCOPE MIXER4–7 PM / DoubleTree by Hilton–Norwalk13111 Sycamore Dr, Norwalk

Santa Fe Springs Business12016 East Telegraph Road, Suite 100Santa Fe Springs, California 90670

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Photos from last year’s Destiny Dinner

Future Endeavor Essay Contest Winners

‘Night at the Aquarium’: When the Lights Go Off, the Fun Begins!Journey to an enchanting aquatic world for this year’s

Destiny Dinner at “Night at the Aquarium”—Santa Fe Spring’s most unforgettable philanthropic event of the year. Come face to face with some of the greatest mysteries of the deep while enjoying fine food, wine, exciting entertain-ment and incredible silent auction items.

This exciting event will be on Saturday, June 20, 5:30 p.m. at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach.

We can’t wait to welcome you at this unique night

dedicated to supporting the Santa Fe Springs Chamber/League Youth Enrichment Fund which provides programs that benefit the youth of Santa Fe Springs, including col-lege scholarships, mentoring programs, youth leadership programs, essay and poster contests.

With the success of last year’s Destiny Dinner, interest for “Night at the Aquarium” has never been greater. Be sure to purchase your tickets early to avoid disappointment. And remember, everything comes to life when the lights go off!

St. Paul Principal Kate Aceves, first-place winner Kiah Martinez, and Colin Diaz

The SFS Chamber Youth Enrich-ment Fund held its third annual “Future Endeavors” essay contest for Santa Fe Springs’ students in grades

9-11. Students were asked to research a career that interested them and write an essay about the actual job du-ties and the path required to achieve this career. There were submissions from Santa Fe, Pioneer and St. Paul high schools, so the competition was tough! The judges, comprising board members, chamber members and educators, read all the essays and selected the winners.

First place was awarded to Kiah Mar-

tinez, a junior at St. Paul High School, who wrote her essay about pursuing a career in medicine.

The second place winner was Dan-iel Chipres, a freshman at Pioneer High School, who aspires to become an attorney.

Third place was awarded to Amber Duran who is a freshman at Santa Fe High School and wants to be a veterinarian.

The first place essay is on page 7.

Santa Fe Springs BUSINESS • March 2015 • Page 2PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

SAnTA Fe SPRIngSChAMbeR oF CoMMeRCe12016 E. Telegraph Rd., Suite 100

Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670(562) 944-1616 • www.sfschamber.com

— eXeCUTIVe CoMMITTee —PresidentCURTIS MeLLoHERAEUSPresident-electJeFF WInKLeRBreitBurn EnergyVice President, Public AffairsLARRY L. CLAnTonCosby Oil Company, Inc.Vice President, Member ServicesDAnIeL J. McMILLAnStifelVice President, Youth enrichment FundJoAnne KLeMMComet Employment AgencyImmediate Past PresidentLISA boYAJIAnAnsa Insurance ServicesTreasurerLIZ bUCKInghAMFriendly Hills Bank

— DIReCToRS —DebbIe bAKeRSimpson Advertising, Inc.RAnDALL CoURTneYDDWERKS, INC./RedShirtPrinting.comPAUL FLeCKAtkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & RomoPATRICIA KoTZeDiversified Risk Management, Inc.RICK LAnDISSanta Fe Springs Swap MeetCARoLYn ReggIoCAPC, Inc.MICKeY ShUbInServ-Wel Disposal & RecyclingDAn STePAnIAnCR&R Waste & Recycling ServicesToM SUMMeRFIeLDCascade Pump CompanySUSAn WeSTMorgan Stanley Wealth ManagementJAMeS WILCoXRaymond Handling Solutions, Inc.ShARon WURoquemore, Pringle & Moore, Inc.

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SFS Chamber Website Statistics February 2015hits: 20,893

event hits: 6,069

Directory hits: 13,407

Top five categories searched:

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Schools: public K-12

Clubs and organizations

Top five members searched:

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Cytec Process Materials (CA), Inc.

Member-to-member discount hits: 985

Job hits: 646

Build BuSinESS TOgEThEr

By Curtis Mello, hErAEuS

Recent busi -ness disruptions in our local area serve as a remind-er of how criti-cal every link is within a supply chain.

The ripple effects of disruptions vary by the type of business and the regions of suppliers and customers. However, we should not underesti-mate the financial hardships it can have on individual businesses, as well as our local economy.

There is continuing pressure on businesses to remain competitive in a tough economic climate. It is impor-tant that businesses have contingency plans in place to minimize the impact of a supply shortage.

The West Coast port slowdown was a significant problem many businesses in our region faced, including my own. Significant delays in shipping

and receiving of goods resulted in either loss of inventory (in the case of perishables) or lost sales opportuni-ties when orders could not be filled and customers purchased elsewhere.

Some businesses implemented their “Plan B” which was to either air freight material or truck material to the Gulf or East Coast ports at substantial costs which, of course, comes right off that bottom line.

Another issue occurred, related to gasoline. After we all enjoyed a dip in gasoline prices for a short period, we have experienced a spike of nearly $1 per gallon in the last month.

California continues to be on the undesirable list of states with the highest gasoline costs. Reports show that the most recent spike was mostly fueled by the local Exxon refinery ex-

plosion and the steelworkers’ strike, both of which put a crimp on refinery capacity.

Although the explosion was an unforeseen event, the steelworker’s strike is another example of a dispute that resulted in a disruption and in the end amounted to higher costs for businesses and end users.

It is understandable that stakehold-ers on both sides of the bargaining table have concerns they are address-ing on behalf of their interested par-ties. What I don’t understand is why groups cannot reach an agreement before others are severely impacted. In the end, an agreement is always reached. Why can’t we get to that point sooner?

There are many great reasons for living and doing business in our area. However, we don’t need anymore reasons for not being here. I chal-lenge our leaders and stakeholders to pursue their interests while keeping our economic engine running. This is the way we “Build Business Together.”

City library Celebrates national library WeekThe City Library is kicking off National

Library Week with a Mad Hatter Party on April 11, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.! Come enjoy crafts, games, treats, and enter to win fun prizes at the Library’s Mad Hatter Tea Party.

Kids can craft their own hats or wear their own creations from home—the most outrageous hat might win the grand prize!

There are Unlimited Possibilities @ your Library! Whether you’re research-ing, surfing online, checking out the latest music and DVDs, reading books, or looking for programs that suit your

interests, there’s no place better than your City Library.

Come in during National Library Week, which will be held April 12-18, and celebrate all the resources the Li-brary provides the community!

Call (562) 868-7738 for more infor-mation.

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Children’s day at heritage Park

Come and experience the days of yester-year at Children’s Day on April 18. The event will be held from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. at Heritage Park. Leave video games at home and enjoy a fun-filled day of old fashioned games, storytelling, arts and crafts and even pan for gold, in this beautiful historic park.

Get creative with fun arts and crafts, feed the barn yard animals, or just sit back and enjoy the entertainment. All activities are FREE! Food will be available for purchase and plenty of parking will be available.

For more information, call Heritage Park at (562) 946-6476.

like us on Facebook!The City has developed official Facebook pages for the Department of Com-

munity Services, the TEENS Program, and the Library, to better serve the com-munity. In addition to the City’s website, the new Facebook pages will serve as an additional information hub to receive updates on upcoming events and programs.

For the Department of Community Services Facebook page, visit us at face-book.com/SFSCommunityServices

For the TEENS Programs page, visit us at facebook.com/SFSTeensFor the Library’s page, visit is at facebook.com/sfslibraryThank you for your ongoing support and be sure to give us a “Like!”

Meet the MayorCome meet Mayor Laurie Rios and have a private,

one-on-one conversation with her to discuss your ideas or concerns.

Meetings with the Mayor are available beginning April 24 on the last Friday of each month from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Gus Velasco Neighborhood Center, located at 9255 Pioneer Boulevard. No appointment is neces-sary. (Please note the meetings have changed day, time, and location.)

Santa Fe Springs BUSINESS • March 2015 • Page 4BUSINESS CARD EXCHANGE

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DoubleTree by Hilton–Los Angeles/ Commerce Hosts March Business Card Exchange

DoubleTree by Hilton–Los Angeles/Commerce was a great host for the March Business Card Exchange. The fully loaded and delicious breakfast buffet, lovely conference room and fresh beverages were well received and enjoyed by all. The event, which was two weeks before St. Patrick’s Day, was well attended with a flowing green theme throughout. The networking, centered on March Madness, encouraged guests to decipher their “final four” keys to success.

double Tree by hilton–los Angeles/CommerceWelcome to the DoubleTree by Hilton–Los Angeles/Commerce, located 10

minutes from downtown Los Angeles. Conveniently situated between Disney-land and Universal Studios, this hotel near Los Angeles is less than 30 minutes from Burbank (BUR) and Los Angeles (LAX) International Airports. It proved to be a great venue for our event and we look forward to returning.

If networking, marketing, branding and strategic partnerships are important to your business, be sure to register for the next Business Card Exchange on Wednesday, May 6, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. The event will be a multichamber business card exchange at Vintage Cerritos. To register or for more information, visit www.sfschamber.com.

The DoubleTree by Hilton–Los Angeles/Commerce features a beautiful courtyard.

Amy Catt, Interfaith Food Center, interacts with chamber ambassadors Joe Perez, Pro-Tech Carpet & Tile Care, Inc.; Isela Ramos, Embassy Suites Hotel–Downey; and Belinda Martinez, Adecco Employment Services.

Ambassadors Carolyn Reggio, CAPC, and Michael Aguilar, Michael Aquilar and Associates, present Jennifer Keef and Laura Lovato, DoubleTree by Hilton–Los Angeles/Commerce, with a certificate of appreciation for hosting the March BCX.

Jane Schafer, Shop.com, and Marcson Babala, Embassy Suites Hotel–Downey, take a break to pose for a photo.

Clint Wells, Office Team–Robert Half, stops for a photo op with Asadour Tarakchian, Bakery 4 Less.

“Pot of Gold” winner Carina Tello, Alderete Chiropractic Center, and website logo winner Joe Laing, Sum Total Marketing, have their photos taken with ambassador Hector Castillo, El Aviso Magazine.

Santa Fe Springs BUSINESS • March 2015 • Page 5NETWORKING @ NOON

11808EastWashingtonBoulevard,SFSThursday,April16•11:30a.m.to1:00p.m.

Pre-registration/members:$10/guests:$15Dayoftheevent:$15

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Chamber ambassador Scott Radcliff, Rad Custom Signs; Leo Spencer, Paychex, Inc.; Elizabeth Davis, Quality Lift & Equipment; and Veronica Soto, Paychex, Inc.; listen to information on the city.

networking @ noon Takes Over Town Center hall

Chamber staff members Colin Diaz (left) and Sue Grana (right), and Debbie Duran-Wade (second from right), Manuel’s El Tepeyac Café, join Mayor Laurie Rios (center) and Santa Fe Springs city staff at the recent Networking @ Noon. City staff Ed Ramirez, Maricela Balderas, and A. J. Hayes were on hand to promote the upcoming Santa Fe Springs Art Fest.

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Santa Fe Springs BUSINESS • March 2015 • Page 7YOUTH ENRICHMENT FUND

‘Future Endeavors’By Kiah Martinez

“What do you want to be when you grow up?” was perhaps the most redun-dant question of my childhood. I can’t imagine how many times my parents and teachers asked this as I grew older. Like many children, my answer was always changing, ranging from becoming a teacher to taking office as the president of the United States. However, now that I am less than two years away from college and becoming a legal adult, my answer to this question can no longer be a random childhood dream, but a plan for the future. Thankfully, my family, interests, and personal values helped me narrow my choices. I’ve decided that I want to enter the medical field and become a pediatrician.

Since I was raised in a home of parents who chose careers in science (my dad being a chemical engineer while my mom is a registered nurse), I have always been exposed to this exciting field. My dad sparked my curiosity and interest in scientific study, while my mom put into perspective life with a medical career. I’ve always loved seeing my dad in his element as he shows me lab experiments with his goggles on, his careful written procedure laid out in front of him, and his eyebrows furrowing in concentration. I want to be just as passionate and intelligent as him one day. As for my mom she motivates me to enter the medical field because she always tells me it’s very rewarding to be able to help others everyday with their health. I realize what she said is true each time I visit her in the hospital. It is evident in the simple things: the cheery smile her patients give her, the various treats ambulances drop off for doctors and nurses, and the numerous expressions of gratitude from the patients’ families. More notably, I can see how proud my mom is and that she is happy with her career, which I aspire to be one day.

As for outside my parents’ jobs, I believe that I am preparing to become a pe-diatrician every day at home because of my role as a big sister to a nine-year-old and a three-year-old. Due to my parents’ busy schedules, I have the responsibil-ity to babysit whenever they need, which is quite frequent. I have to make sure that they ate well, is in good health and condition, and that they are safe. At the same time, throughout the years, I saw my baby sisters grow in front of my very eyes. It makes me wonder how such an amazing gradual transformation works. I can’t help but think about how interesting it would be to see many different babies with varying backgrounds develop into the future generation.

Although family influence is very important to me and crucial in choosing a career, my decision could not rely solely on that aspect. After all, it is ultimately my own life. That being said, I truly believe that I have a genuine interest in becoming a doctor and do many things to prepare me to move in that direction; In my free time, I volunteer at Rio Hondo Subacute and Nursing Center and spoke to different doctors about their experiences. At school, I work diligently in my math and science classes and even earned department awards for each subject. I also do a lot of research online about various colleges that are fit for premed students such as UCLA. I even went so far as to picking a prospective major—cellular, molecular, and developmental biology. It may be too early for other juniors, but to me, I know for certain that my future is nearly approaching. I must do as much research as possible in order to prepare myself for the next couple of years. After all, those same couple of years can significantly impact the rest of my life.

Additionally, I think that my personal values—helping others, making a dif-ference, and becoming happy and successful—are the essential elements that should make up my decision in choosing a career. I want a job that not only accommodates my interests and talents, but a career that pushes me to use those things for the common good. I desire to study medical science and follow the precedent set by Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman to receive a medical degree in the United States. Like her, I strive to become an independent and powerful woman representing the medical field and the will of helping others. I look forward to the opportunities to make my parents proud, gain the glory of success, and cater to our future generation. Becoming a pediatrician seems to fulfill all three aspects, and as a result, I believe that I will love this job.

Although I am well aware that nothing in my life is truly and completely certain and that my decision can change tomorrow, at least I can say that I’ve started on my long, scary, but equally exciting journey to my future. One thing is for sure however; I will always have my family, interests, and values in mind.

Pih health hosts Annual Mentor Business Breakfast

“Build upon successes and learn from failures” was the common theme among the guest speakers at the 22nd annual Mentor Business Breakfast hosted by PIH Health on March 10. Students of Santa Fe High’s Business Academy and their mentors enjoyed breakfast and the wisdom of three speakers who spoke about careers, life choices, and obstacles often encountered.

Sherri Hollingsworth, chief human resources officer at PIH Health, provided valuable tips for the students who, often at 16 years of age, are lost as to what direction they want to go in life. She encouraged them to pursue college. She explained that although you don’t need a degree for all careers, “the gift of the degree is that it opens doors for you.”

Sherri also encouraged them to think ahead, keep a clean record, use social media wisely and don’t be afraid to try new things. “The fear of failure holds you back, but that is when you do the most learning,” she explained.

The second speaker was Paul Ashworth, retired Santa Fe Springs director of planning and community development. Paul focused on the “one percent” factor and explained how students can separate themselves from the rest of the pack, which will lead to success.

He encouraged them to develop strong communication skills. Writing gets you in the door, speaking gets you the job. Leave your ego at the door and be a team player. Volunteer; tackle the job no one else wants to for it will make you less dispensable.

Paul stressed that character counts and so do common courtesies. He elabo-rated on ethical decisions and how failure of integrity is permanent and just one click away. “One’s personal and professional reputation takes a long time to build but a moment to ruin,” he stressed.

Rusty Smith, three-time Olympian and two-time Olympic bronze medalist in short track speed skating, was the third speaker. He works at Cushman & Wakefield of California as an associate director.

The students were captivated as he described his Olympic races, during one of which he became injured and was unable to skate for seven months. He told the students that it was after this race that he worked his hardest and in the finals he had the best race of his Olympic career. He came in fourth.

He explained that he was most proud of this race because, although he didn’t win an Olympic medal, it was the hard work that he was proud of. He encour-aged the students to set goals, write down the goals and surround themselves with the right people.

Special thanks to Jim West, CEO of PIH Health, for hosting this informative event.

Mike Foley, Cushman and Wakefield of California, Inc., thanks guest speakers Rusty Smith and Paul Ashworth.

PIH Health’s Chief HR Director Sherri Hollingsworth shares her experiences with the students.

Colin Diaz, Amber Duran, and Griselda Castro, assistant principal at Santa Fe High School

Pioneer High School Assistant Principal Annette Ledesma, Colin Diaz, Daniel Chipres, and Pioneer counselor

Senior Projects Judges needed!Judges are needed to evaluate senior projects at Pioneer and Santa Fe high

schools. This is a fun and rewarding experience and no experience is necessary!The senior project boards consist of community members who sit on a panel

to listen and evaluate the final product of the students’ senior projects, an ex-tensive process that all seniors in the Whittier Union High School District are required to complete.

The senior project is a semester-long process which includes writing a research paper, fieldwork with a mentor, developing a portfolio and the creation of a presentation to the panel on all phases of the project.

Judges are asked to be at the school from 12:00 noon to 3:30 p.m. on pre-sentation day where they will receive instructions and go to assigned classes to hear the presentations. Lunch is included. This is a rewarding opportunity for community members (business members, residents, senior citizens, and parents) to participate in this final phase of the senior project process and help celebrate student success.

It is necessary to R.S.V.P. if you would like to sign up as a judge.Pioneer High School: Contact Steven Rodriguez, assistant principal at (562)

698-8121, ext. 5000.Santa Fe High School: Presentation dates are May 18, 19, and 20. Contact

Mrs. Elizabeth Stevens, boards coordinator, senior project at (562) 698-8121, ext. 4329.

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Santa Fe Springs BUSINESS • March 2015 • Page 8COMMUNITY NEWS

Remember, Buy from Chamber Members!

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it’s All About BruceDozens of friends, family and colleagues joined

together at Geezers to offer Bruce Bertram well wishes in his retirement. Bruce, who worked with the chamber for over 10 years, was overcome with emotion as those closest to him shared words of joy,

appreciation and celebration. The event featured a photo signature

book, a bounty of gifts, and buffet style hors d’oeuvres. The night culminated with Bruce addressing the guests and a video tribute to the many faces of Bruce at the chamber.

Bruce looks on as a video tribute plays for him in the background.

All smiles from Bruce, joined by YEF President Lisa Boyajian, Ansa Insurance Services; chamber board member Debbie Baker, Simpson Advertising; and chamber Vice President of Member Services Dan McMillan, Stifel.

Save the date!l A CAdA national Youth hiV/AidS Awareness day

L A CADA is planning its fifth annual National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day and Family Resource Fair.

In the past, the event, which takes place this year on Friday April 10, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. has drawn a crowd of 200-plus throughout the day. This year, with the help of many community partners, they hope to take that to another level, targeting 300-400.

They have been able to offer services and infor-mation from 20 or more service provider agencies and vendors on the day of the event. This year, they hope to ask their youth to explore their inner talents so that L A CADA might showcase those talents and offer prizes and raffles for encouragement.

This is an agencywide event which invites com-munity partners and the community at large to come and get to know L A CADA all over again.

With information and tours available the day of the event, this is a great opportunity for everyone to come together as they focus on a path to a genera-tion free of HIV/AIDS.

For more information, please contact Lawrence Fernandez at (562) 906-2676.

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BEVErlY hOSPiTAlClyde Harwood, VP of Community and Government Relations309 W. Beverly Blvd., Montebello, CA 90640(323) 725-4382 / www.beverly.orgBeverly Hospital is a not-for-profit, leading and independent 224-bed acute care facility. Since 1949, we have maintained a tradition of providing high qual-ity care to the families in Montebello, Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs, Monterey Park, El Monte, Whittier, East Los Angeles, and surrounding communities. From emergency and hospitalization to outpatient procedures, Beverly Hospital of-fers a full range of medical services with the latest technology for diagnostic and treatment options.

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hAMrOCK, inC.Pam Cwierz, HR and Safety12521 Los Nietos Rd.Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670(562) 944-0255 / www.hamrock.comHamrock, Inc. is a family of highly skilled people dedicated to the creative possibilities of metal fabrication servicing the industrial and retail markets. Hamrock produces a variety of turnkey display and point of purchase fixtures along with a variety of made-to-order custom components for use in a range of applications. Our extensive list of in-house capabilities means that our project managers guide each product through from prototype development to order fulfillment, all while maintaining competitive pricing and superior quality over our domestic and international competitors.

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STAY grEEn inC.Chris Angelo, President9950 La Docena Ln., Pico Rivera, CA 90660(800) 858-5508 / www.staygreen.comStay Green Inc. is committed to being the leader in providing professional landscape services resulting in the highest level of client satisfaction. Whether we implement computerized water management systems, recycle our trimmings for mulch, or apply organic fertilizers and pest control products, your property will benefit from our commitment to preserving and enhancing our natural en-vironment. We specialize in landscape maintenance, plant health care, complete tree care, water management services and landscape design/building services.

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WABA grillMatthew Martinez11808 E. Washington Blvd.Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670Store: (562) 464-9222 / corporate office: (562) 908-9222 / www.wabagrill.comAt WaBa Grill, we strive to serve the best possible teriyaki menu items using all natural ingredients. We use fruit and vegetables to enhance the flavor of our amazing teriyaki sauce. We use boneless, skinless, fat-trimmed chicken, and other high quality meat. Our salads are prepared shortly before serving, our veggies are lightly steamed to perfection, and all meats are charbroiled. No oil is ever used for cooking, and nothing is fried. You will enjoy the clean, low-fat, healthy entrees freshly prepared to order that appeal to your desire for tasty food, served at “on the go” speed. For your health, for great taste, for your satisfaction, it’s WaBa grill!

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CAPC, inc. and doubleTree hotel norwalk Present Kaleidoscope 2015 Six-chamber Mixer and Silent Auction

On May 7, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., six local chambers of commerce will join together for the 13th annual Kaleidoscope Fundraiser. Called “Kaleidoscope,” this colorful blend of six cities will offer chamber and community members six times the networking opportunity! Not to mention a ballroom full of excellent shopping opportunities and tasty samplings of local restaurants and caterers!

Represented at the mixer will be chamber members from the cities of Ful-lerton, La Habra, Norwalk, Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs, and Whittier. Each chamber has been assigned a color: Fullerton is purple, La Habra is yellow, Norwalk is red, Pico Rivera is blue, Santa Fe Springs is green and Whittier is orange. City residents, business people and chamber members are encouraged to show their city pride by wearing clothing or accessories that correspond with the color of their chamber. Each chamber will host a table providing informa-tion on membership and upcoming events.

In addition to great chamber networking, the event also features hundreds of silent auction items to bid on. The DoubleTree Hotel Norwalk and other local food vendors will provide delicious appetizers for guests to enjoy, including no-host bars. Guests will also be treated to entertainment by RMH Dance & Production.

Businesses and community members can support this event many different ways. They can donate items to the silent auction, serve as a Corporate/Family/Friend Sponsor for $100 and receive signage at the event and in the printed program, or come with co-workers, family or friends to network and shop with us on May 7th! All the proceeds from the silent auction, raffle and Corporate/Family/Friend Sponsors will go directly to supporting the services provided by CAPC, Inc., an organization which specializes in empowering individuals with disabilities to maximize the quality of their lives in their homes and communities.

The Doubletree Hotel Norwalk is located at 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650. For additional information contact Carolyn Reggio at fundraising@capcinc.org or (562) 693-8826.

Attendees enjoy great time and cheer at the multichamber mixer, hosted by Manuel’s El Tepeyac on St. Patrick’s Day.

St. Patrick’s day Multichamber Mixer at Manuel’s El Tepeyac Cafe

A large crowd gathered to celebrate networking and St. Patrick’s Day at Man-uel’s Original El Tepeyac in the City of Industry. The event was a multichamber mixer for Santa Fe Springs, Whittier and Pico Rivera chamber members. Guests enjoyed delicious food and, of course, green-tinted beverages.

Truven health Analytics names Pih health hospital–Whittier One of the nation’s 100 Top hospitals

PIH Health Hospital - Whittier has been named one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals for the third consecutive year by Truven Health Analytics TM, a lead-ing provider of information and solutions to improve the cost of healthcare.

“We are honored to have received this award for the third consecutive year,” said PIH Health Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer Rosalio Lopez MD. “We take great pride in providing the highest-quality healthcare to the patients we serve.”

The Truven Health 100 Top Hospitals study identifies hospitals and leadership teams that provide the highest level of value to their communities, based on a national balanced scorecard across 11 key analytic measures such as patient care, operational efficiency and financial stability.

The study shows that if all hospitals in the United States performed at the level of this year’s winners:•126,471 additional lives could be saved•108,926 additional patients could be complication-free•$1.8 billion in inpatient costs could be saved•The average patient stay would be decreased by half a day•Episode-of-illness expense would be two percent lower than the peer average

More information on this study and other 100 Top Hospitals research is available at 100tophospitals.com. For information on PIH Health, please visit PIHHealth.org.

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Preventing Theft of Car PartsBy Captain Aviv Bar, Whittier Police department

Theft of car parts has been on the rise throughout Southern California, impact-ing residents and businesses alike. Thieves are targeting high value parts that can be removed from vehicles fairly quickly and with only a moderate effort. Specifically, items most sought after by thieves are third row seats from large SUVs, tailgates from trucks, and catalytic converters from any vehicle. Business and private vehicle owners can take preventive steps to reduce the opportunity for thieves and reduce the likelihood of becoming a victim.

Third row SeatsThieves target full size SUVs for their valuable third row seats in parking lots,

business yards, apartment complex parking areas, public streets and private driveways. Third row seats are designed to be easily removed by the vehicle owner, but the ease of removal allows thieves to complete this crime very quickly. The most common method of third row seats theft involves taking advantage of an unlocked SUV or using tools to “punch” the rear or side keyhole in any door. Once access is gained, unsecured third row seats are removed into an awaiting truck, minivan or large commercial van.

To help deter thieves from taking your third row seats, always alarm your SUV when it is parked, even in your driveway or street. If you do not use the third row seats on a regular basis, remove them and store them at home. Use quality cable locks to better secure third row seats to the vehicle’s flooring. Fi-nally, mark your third row seats by etching a phone number on them, so when located, they could be returned to the rightful owner.

TailgatesThieves target truck tailgates for both metal recycling and resale purposes.

This crime is likely to occur overnight in residential and commercial areas and during the day in large parking lots and parking structures. An experienced tailgate thief with an assistant can remove a tailgate in seconds.

To help deter thieves from taking your tailgate when at home or business, make sure to back your truck into the driveway and park as close as possible to your garage door or building, providing little space for the tailgate to open. In most cases, thieves have to open the tailgate in order to remove it. It is highly recommended that truck owners install one of the many tailgate theft prevention locking devices available online and in auto parts stores for DIY installation.Catalytic Converters

You may not know what it does or where it is located in your vehicle, but re-

placing a stolen catalytic converter could cost up to $4,000. A catalytic converter is a device incorporated in the exhaust system of a motor vehicle, containing a catalyst for converting pollutant gases into less harmful ones. You can see and access the catalytic converter by looking under your car, and so can thieves.

Catalytic converters are stolen for their metal recycling value and require the thief to slide under the car with a saw or blade. Trucks and SUVs are more sus-ceptible to this crime because they provide more ground clearance for a thief to access the exhaust system, but all vehicles make prime targets.

This crime is likely to occur overnight in residential and commercial areas and victims will discover the crime when turning the engine on. If your vehicle sounds like a very loud motorcycle, you are probably missing the catalytic converter.

To help deter thieves from cutting your catalytic converter, there are a variety of cables, clamps, and lock systems available online for DIY installation. These devices are designed to prevent or significantly complicate the cutting and removal of a catalytic converter. Aviv Bar is a captain with the Whittier Police Department and oversees the department’s Investigations Division and Santa Fe Springs Policing Team. He can be reached at (562) 567-9265 or via email at abar@cityofwhittier.org.

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