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www.sfschamber.com Vol.30,No.8•May2017Calendarmay 3 / Wednesday
business card exchange7:30–9:30 aM / The grove @ cerritos11000 new Falcon Way, cerritos
econoMic developMenT ForuM11:30 aM–1 pM / sFs city council chambers, 11710 Telegraph rd, sFs
may 4 / Thursday
youTh educaTion coMMiTTee8:30–9:30 aM / apffels coffee12115 pacific st, santa Fe springs
MenTor appreciaTion luncheon11:30 aM–1 pM / Town center hall11740 Telegraph rd, sFs
may 5 / Friday
sharp business sysTeMs grand opening / ribbon cuTTing12 noon–3 pM / 12985 los nietos rdsanta Fe springs
may 10 / Wednesday
chaMber execuTive coMMiTTee11:45 aM–1 pM / sFs chamber office12016 Telegraph rd, santa Fe springs
yeF board oF direcTors1–2 pM / sFs chamber office12016 Telegraph rd, santa Fe springs
scholarship coMMiTTee2:30–4 pM / sFs chamber office12016 Telegraph rd, santa Fe springs
desTiny dinner coMMiTTee4–5 pM / sFs chamber office12016 Telegraph rd, santa Fe springs
may 11 / Thursday
FuTure business leaders9–10 aM / sFs chamber office12016 Telegraph rd, santa Fe springs
chaMber board oF direcTors12 noon–1:15 pM / sFs chamber office12016 Telegraph rd, santa Fe springs
capc kaleidoscope Mixer4–7 pM / doubleTree by hilton los ange-les/norwalk, 3111 sycamore dr, norwalk
sanTa Fe springs ciTy council6 pM / sFs city council chambers11710 Telegraph rd, santa Fe springs
may 18 / Thursday
neTWorking @ noon11:30 aM–1 pM / doubleTree by hiltonWhittier los angeles, 7320 greenleaf ave
may 24 / Wednesday
aMbassador coMMiTTee8:30–9:30 aM / sFs chamber office12016 Telegraph rd, santa Fe springs
sTarbucks grand opening / ribbon cuTTing3–6 pM / 13473 Telegraph rd, Whittier
may 25 / Thursday
neW MeMber WelcoMe9–10 aM / sFs chamber office12016 Telegraph rd, santa Fe springs
sanTa Fe springs ciTy council6 pM / sFs city council chambers11710 Telegraph rd, santa Fe springs
may 26 / Friday
rca legislaTive ForuM8–9 aM / sFs chamber office12016 Telegraph rd, santa Fe springs
may 29 / monday
sFs chaMber oFFice closed in observance oF MeMorial day
BUSIneSSSanta Fe SpringsOfficial Publication of the Santa Fe Springs Chamber of Commerce
Santa Fe Springs Business12016 East Telegraph Road, Suite 100Santa Fe Springs, California 90670
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Plans are underway for the 2017 Destiny Dinner themed “Diners, Drive-ins and Destiny”which will be held on June 24. Guests are going to love this year’s venue at the High-way 39 Event Center in Anaheim.
Our theme is perfect for the museum quality venue which showcases an incredible collection of classic cars, vintage neon signs, gas pumps and Cushman scooters.
If you are looking for ways to promote your company then consider sponsoring the event (various levels of opportunity are listed on page 10) or donating a silent auction item.
We love all sorts of eclectic items in our silent auction and will package your item up for you!
Invitations will be mailed out in mid-May, so check your mailbox or go online to www.sfschamber.com to make your reservation now.
Proceeds from the annual Destiny Dinner go to the Youth Enrichment Fund which provides programs to educate, inspire and enrich the youth of Santa Fe Springs—our future leaders.
Diners, Drive-ins, and Destiny!
Carolyn Reggio of CAPC was the lucky winner of the treasure chest.
Photos from Last Year’s Destiny Dinner
Last year’s event was at the beautiful Bowers Museum.
HealthFirst Medical Group’s Karina de la Cruz, Susan Crowell, and Julie Crum enjoying themselves.
Guests love shopping for deals at the silent auction.
The California Office of Administra-tive Law (OAL) approved new regula-tions this week relating to the use of criminal background information in employment decisions. These regula-tions will be filed with the Secretary of State’s office and take effect on July 1. Employers will have additional burdens under the new regulations.
As previously reported, the Cali-fornia Fair Employment and Hous-ing Council (FEHC) proposed these criminal history regulations last year.
In addition to reiterating existing prohibitions on the use of criminal history information in California, the regulations require employers to demonstrate that any criminal history information sought is job-related and consistent with a business necessity.
Job-Tailored ConsiderationEmployers can demonstrate that
the consideration of criminal history information is appropriately tailored to the job in one of two ways:
• Employers may conduct an in-dividualized assessment of the cir-cumstances and qualifications of applicants/employees excluded by the conviction screen. Before tak-ing an adverse employment action, such as refusal to hire, the employer must give the individual notice of the disqualifying conviction and a reason-able opportunity for the individual to respond and demonstrate that the criminal history exclusion should not apply to his/her particular cir-cumstances. The employer must con-sider this information and determine whether an exception is warranted.
• An employer may demonstrate that its “bright-line” conviction dis-qualification policy (one that doesn’t contain an individualized assessment of the facts) properly distinguishes be-tween applicants and employees that do and do not pose an unacceptable level of risk and that the conviction being used has a direct and specific negative bearing on the applicant/em-ployee’s ability to perform the duties or responsibilities necessarily related to the position.
Any bright-line rule that includes conviction-related information that is seven or more years old will be pre-
sumed to not be sufficiently tailored to meet a job-related/consistent with business necessity defense. The bur-den will be on the employer to rebut this presumption.
Notice RequiredRegardless of whether an employer
uses a bright-line policy or conducts an individual assessment, if the em-ployer gets the criminal information from a source other than the applicant or employee (such as through a third-party background check), the employ-er must provide the individual with notice and the ability to challenge the factual accuracy of the information. This notice must be provided before any adverse action can be taken.
Even if the employer can show that a criminal history inquiry is job-relat-ed/consistent with business necessity, an individual can still bring a discrimi-nation claim if he/she can show that there is a less discriminatory and more effective alternative means of achiev-ing the business necessity.
The California Chamber of Com-merce asked the OAL to reject the regulations on numerous grounds.
In addition to these new regula-tions, the California Legislature has introduced legislation (AB 1008; Mc-Carty; D-Sacramento) that addresses the use of prior criminal history in-formation in employment decisions.
New Criminal Background Regulations Coming July 1
Santa Fe Springs BUSINESS • May 2017 • 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 —presidentDaniEL J. mcmiLLanstifelpresident-ElectShaRon WUroquemore, pringle & Moore, inc.Vice president, public affairsDEBBiE BaKERsimpson advertising, inc.Vice president, member ServicesRanDaLL CoURTnEyddWerks, inc.Vice president, youth Enrichment FundLiSa BoyaJianansa insurance servicesTreasurerLiZ BUCKinghamFriendly hills bankimmediate past presidentJEFF WinKLERbreitburn energy
— DiRECToRS —TERi BaZEnnorwalk/la Mirada plumbing & hvacSUSan CRoWELLhealthFirst Medical grouppaUL FLECKatkinson, andelson, loya, ruud & romomiKE FoLEycushman & Wakefield of california, inc.Sonya KEmpeverybusiness hr essentialsRiCK LanDiSsanta Fe springs swap MeetCURTiS mELLoheraeusSCoTT RaDCLiFFErad custom signsCaRoLyn REggiocapc, inc.miCKEy ShUBinserv-Wel disposal & recyclingDiEgo ToRRESuTc aerospace systemsSUSan WESTMorgan stanley Wealth ManagementJamES WiLCoXraymond handling solutions, inc.
— STaFF —KaThiE FinKchief executive officermaRiCELa CaSTELLanoSaccountingCoLin DiaZMarketing and sales directorSUE gRanayouth services/special events coordinatorChRiSTy LinDSayMember services/special events coordinator
GROWING TOGETHER
By Daniel J. McMillan, Stifel Financial Corporation
Only two months remain in my term. One would think things would be slowing down, but quite the op-posite is true! We just had our 52nd Annual Golf Classic which was sold out for the fifth year now. Thanks to the golf committee led by Dino Torres, chamber staff, and all the volunteers for putting together a first-class tour-nament, which was held at Hacienda Golf Club. Special thanks to all the sponsors and golfers.
By the time you read this, the 2017 Destiny Scholarship, and Powell Grant will be awarded and this year’s recipients will have been announced. Thank you to Joanne Klemm, Comet Employment Agency, and her great committee for their hard work. It is always a tough decision; there are so many deserving young men and women candidates every year.
This month the city is celebrating its 60th anniversary! The City of Santa Fe Springs was officially incorporated on May 15, 1957. The city has, from the beginning, fostered a cooperative relationship with the businesses and industries located within its boundar-ies. We congratulate the City of Santa
Fe Springs on 60 years of excellence in city government and on making the City of Santa Fe Springs a truly out-standing place to live, work and play.
Of course there is no formula for success except perhaps an unconditional acceptance of life and what it brings. —Arthur Rubinstein (1886 - 1982)
Your membership is important to us and whenever a new member or existing member asks me how to get the most out of their Santa Fe Springs Chamber membership, I always give them the same answer. “You get out of your SFS membership what you put into it!”
If you look at some of our success-ful businesses in the Santa Fe Springs Chamber you will see that part of their path to success was their commitment to the chamber and city where they do business.
A great example of this is Health-First Medical Group. On April 6, they celebrated their 30th anniversary in business in the City of Santa Fe Springs. Dr. Ronald and Susan Crow-ell started HealthFirst Medical Group in 1987.
They immediately joined the Santa Fe Springs Chamber when a chamber member told them to get involved. They did and it contributed to their success.
At the 30th anniversary celebration, Susan Crowell thanked everyone for
helping them achieve this milestone. She stressed how much the chamber and City of Santa Fe Springs helped them as they grew and expanded their practice.
She said that as they were more and more involved in the chamber and the city, their business just naturally continued to grow. Over the years Dr. Ronald and Susan Crowell have been recognized as Volunteer of the Year 1995 and as recipient of the Presi-dent’s Award twice, in 1994 and 2015.
I know as a new chamber member in 2008 I was pleasantly surprised by the number of chamber members and their interest in helping me grow my business.
Susan was one of those members who took the time to help me find my path in our chamber and has always been supportive of me and so many other members.
Congratulations to Dr. Ronald and Susan Crowell and all of the stakeholders of HealthFirst Medical Group. We are a better chamber and city because of their contributions to all of us.
SFS Chamber Website Statistics March 2017hits: 27,365
Event hits: 6,904
Directory hits: 13,013
Top five categories searched:
restaurants
attorneys and legal services
advertising agencies
auto: service and repair
hotels and motels
Top five members searched:
graphic dies, inc.
royal imex, inc.
vans inc.
adecco employment service
goodness corporation of california
member-to-member discount hits: 399
Job hits: 710
Santa Fe Springs BUSIneSSOfficial monthly publication of the Santa Fe Springs Chamber of Commerce
12016 East Telegraph Road, Suite 100, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670(562) 944-1616 / www.sfschamber.com
SFS Business is mailed to Santa Fe Springs businesses and chamber members. Circulation for March, May, July, September and November is 4,500. Circulation for February, April, June, August, October and December is 9,500, when the publication is also mailed to Santa Fe Springs residents.
Santa Fe Springs Firefighters Fill the Boot to Support Kids and Adults with Muscle-Debilitating Diseases
MDA May is here and the members of Santa Fe Springs Firefighters Local 3507 are set to kick off the firefighter’s annual “Fill the Boot” fundraising campaign to help the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) find urgently needed treatments and cures for muscular
dystrophy, ALS and related diseases that severely limit strength and mobility.Santa Fe Springs Firefighters will be out with boots in hand for this year’s
drive on May 15, 17 and 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the Telegraph and Carmenita intersection.
Firefighters across the country take part in raising money for this worthy cause and have done so since 1954. Here in Santa Fe Springs firefighters have continuously raised over $30,000 annually to give back to the MDA with the help and support of the citizens and business community.
Santa Fe Spring Springs Firefighters are requesting your help and support once again to make this another big year of fundraising for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Please contact Vic Marin at (562) 944-9713 if you would like to help and donate or come by and see us when we are out filling the boot. Thank you.
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Thank You to Our Generous 60th Anniversary Banner Sponsors
The City of Santa Fe Springs gratefully acknowledges the following organiza-tions, businesses, and residential member, for your support of this milestone year as a 60th Anniversary Street Banner Sponsor. Thank you for your commit-ment to this community!BreitBurn EnergyC J Concrete ConstructionCrainco, Inc.CTRA Industrial Machine, Inc.Santa Fe Springs Firefighters Local 3507Friendly Hills BankHealthFirst Medical GroupHERAEuSJ.A. Salazar ConstructionLaura M. Wilson and Associates, Inc.
Maggie’s PubRad Custom SignsRotary Club of Santa Fe SpringsSanta Fe Springs Chamber of CommerceSanta Fe Springs Swap MeetServ-Wel Disposal & RecyclingTalley Inc.Tangram InteriorsVillages at Heritage SpringsVallejo Family
Concerts and Movie Nights at Heritage Park Throughout the Summer Months
Grab a blanket and some lawn chairs and get ready to enjoy an evening under the stars with family and friends. Heritage Park will host FREE concerts and movies this summer!
The concert and movie series begins June 16 and will run weekly through August 11. Movies and concerts will alternate every week. Movies will begin at approximately 8:15 p.m. and concerts will begin at 6:30 p.m.
For more information call the Parks and Recreation Services Division at (562) 863-4896. Don’t miss out on this summer family fun!
Movie - June 16 “Sing” 8:15 p.m.
Concert - June 23 Chico (Salsa, Latin R&B) 6:30 p.m.
Movie - June 30 “Selena” 8:15 p.m.
Concert - July 7 Yachty by Nature (‘70s-‘80s Soft Rock) 6:30 p.m.
Movie - July 14 “Beauty and the Beast” (Animated Classic) 8:15 p.m.
Concert - July 21 Smith Band (Pop Country) 6:30 p.m.
Movie - July 28 “Moana” 8:15 p.m.
Concert - August 4 Mariachi Performance 6:30 p.m.
Movie - August 11 “The Lego Batman Movie” 8:15 p.m.
The Santa Fe Springs Department of Fire-Rescue Hosts ‘Sidewalk CPR’
In partnership with the Los Angeles County Department of Health Ser-vices and CARE Ambulance, the Santa Fe Springs Department of Fire-Res-
cue will provide “hands-only” CPR training on June 1 at Town Center Plaza (11740 Telegraph Road) from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
This 10-minute training will help save a life in the event of an emergency. For more information, call the Fire Headquarters at (562) 944-9713 and ask for Captain Beeghly.
Santa Fe Springs BUSINESS • May 2017 • Page 4buSINESS cARD ExchANGE
Business card exchange
hosted by
3600 Workman Mill roadWhittier
Wednesday, June 77:30 to 9:30 a.m.
$15 members$25 prospective members
(price includes breakfast)Featuring Serious Networking,
Fun and Prizes, Too! At Every Business Card Exchange, You Can Experience:• FaceToFaceBusinessContacts• NetworkWith Over 100 Local Businesses • ChancetoWin: RaffleandDoorPrizes $100PotofGold YourLogoontheChamberWebsiteWerecommendregisteringwithyourcreditcardonlinebyvisitingourwebsite:www.sfschamber.com
Allprepaidattendeesareguaranteed a spot at the event andwillalsoreceiveexpresscheck-inandapersonalized
namebadge.Prospectivemembersarewelcome
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Ambassador Chair Scott Radcliffe, Rad Custom Signs, presents a certificate of appreciation and an engraved cheese board to Trese Childs, DoubleTree Hotel Whittier.
‘Hunting’ for Contacts at the DoubleTree WhittierThe April Business Card Exchange
took place at the newly-minted Dou-bleTree Hotel by Hilton–Whittier. The theme, which was centered on Easter,
involved meeting people throughout the room with similar colored eggs. The ambiance, crowd, networking and food all proved while the Double-
Tree Hotel by Hilton Whittier was not only a great host for the Business Card Exchange, but also for any events in the future.
Double Tree by Hilton Whittier Los AngelesConveniently located in Historic uptown Whittier, our contemporary hotel
offers easy access to Los Angeles and Orange County airports, as well as many Southern California attractions such as Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm and universal Studios.
Enjoy a fresh baked DoubleTree chocolate chip cookie upon arrival and settle into your comfortable guest room or suite. Each room is equipped with modern amenities including free WiFi access and an HDTV. upgrade to a Junior Suite to enjoy more space with a separate living area.
Our onsite restaurant, Sophia’s Californian Bistro, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily and offers a delicious selection of American cuisine, prepared with the freshest organic ingredients. When it’s time to relax, head to Lounge ultra bar for happy hour or stay in and enjoy room service 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily.
Maintain your workout routine in the 24-hour fitness center or relax in the outdoor heated pool and whirlpool. We also offer over 12,000 square feet of flexible meeting space ideal for weddings, corporate meetings and special events for up to 400 guests.Highlights• Historic uptown Whittier location, nearby Southern California attractions.• Centrally located to Los Angeles and Orange County Airports.• Complimentary shuttle service within a five-mile radius.• Sophia’s Californian Bistro, Lounge ultra Bar and room service.• Complimentary WiFi access in guest rooms and public areas.• Heated outdoor swimming pool, whirlpool spa and 24-hour fitness center.
Carlos Ojeda, Executive Advertising; Mario Rodriguez, Larry’s Body & Paint; Peter Ceglarski, Stay Green, Inc.; Eva Maldonado, Ravello Bar & Grill; Jeremiah Miller, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management; and Ambassador Theresa Oliver, ARCpoint Labs of Santa Fe Springs; talk about “cultivating their business this spring.”
Those who attended their first BCX were recognized by Ambassador Claudia Fimbres, Bluemoon Onstage.
Chamber CEO Kathie Fink; board members Scott Radcliffe, Rad Custom Signs; Carolyn Reggio, CAPC, Inc.; Ambassador Theresa Oliver, ARCpoint Labs of Santa Fe Springs; and Board Member Randall Courtney, DDWerks, Inc.; present Christopher Gutierrez, Gilmar Automotive, with the chamber website logo listing for the month.
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BANK OF AMERICA MERRILL LYNCHJennifer Gallagher, senior relationship manager333 South Hope Street, 13th FloorLos Angeles, California 90071 (310) 922-1276 / www.baml.com In the u.S. and Canada we’re here to help connect you to the world and the world to you. Tap into our global reach and count on our commitment to your success. Commitment to our clients defines us. Your success is our focus and our passion. We get things done. Immersing ourselves in the communities, industries and businesses that we serve. Striving always to deliver more and do better for our clients. What do you need? That’s our starting point. We look at your ambitions and goals as a whole, and work across our firm to help you succeed in ways that exceed your expectations.
HELPMATES STAFFING SERVICESBelin Martinez, branch manager13221 South St., Cerritos, CA 90703(562) 402-3432www.helpmates.comWhen it comes to staffing your company, you need a partner who understands your business and can help maximize your performance. At Helpmates we go beyond traditional staffing methods to bring you the results you need. We have the experience and knowledge to design custom recruiting programs and strategies that will provide the precise solution to your unique situation. When you’re looking for a staffing partnership that works, look no further than the Helpmates Companies.
LARRY’S BODY & PAINTMario Rodriguez, owner13542 Telegraph Rd., Whittier, CA 90605(562) 946-1527 / [email protected] Larry’s Body and Paint has been serving the city of Whittier for the past 30 years. Stop by and visit us for your free estimate!
SHARP BUSINESS SOLUTIONSDanielle Strickland, account executive12985 Los Nietos Rd., Santa Fe Springs, CA(714) 501-4371 / www.sharp-sbs.com Sharp Business Systems is the direct salesforce for Sharp Electronics. Our goal is to solve business challenges of our customers with our innovative technology and solutions, like Document Management, Digital Displays, Interactive White-boards, Manage IT, Copiers and Software applications just to name a few. We achieve this goal with the help of our local caring people, we like to call Account Executives and turn our customers into fans by exceeding their expectations.
WIFIEXCEL SOLUTIONSDevin Contreras, ownerWhittier, CA(562) 273-2192 / www.wifiexcel.com Wireless, computer hardware and networks can be compli-cated when trouble shooting. Integrating new technologies or buying a new system–this is where we step in. WifiExcel Solutions can advise you on exactly what you need. We can resolve your technical problems or fix and upgrade older systems. Our base of operations is located in the city of Whittier, California. We serve businesses, schools and homes within a 25-mile radius. Who are we: over 15 years experience; wireless and networks experts; we cover the southeast of Los Angeles County. Why people choose WifiExcel Solutions: we’re honest, straightforward and reliable.
Santa Fe Springs BUSINESS • May 2017 • Page 6Golf clASSIc
The Santa Fe Springs Chamber Thanks the Following for
Their Generous ContributionsAnsa Insurance ServicesARCpoint Labs of SFSBaker Petrolite, LLC
Barnyard Sales, Claudia FimbresBreitBurn Energy
Bumble Bee Foods, LLCCafé N’ Stuff Restaurant
California MangoCAPC, Inc.
City of Santa Fe SpringsComet Employment Agency
Community BankComplete Landscape Care, Inc.
Connect Staffing, Inc.CR&R Waste & Recycling Services
Craig DeanDDWerks, Inc.
DoubleTree by Hilton LA-NorwalkDoubleTree Whittier-Los Angeles
Enos Chiropractic ClinicHacienda Golf Club
HealthFirst Medical GroupJones & Mayer
Kathie FinkMontebello Country Club
Nordbak’s Promotional Products, Inc.Norwalk/La Mirada Plumbing & HVAC
Oil Well Service Co.PDQ RentalsPIH Health
Rad Custom SignsRedlands Ford
Republic ServicesRoquemore, Pringle & Moore
Rose Hills Memorial ParkSanta Fe Springs Police Services CenterSanta Fe Springs Firefighters Local 3507
Santa Fe Springs Swap MeetSchlumberger
Serv-Wel Disposal & RecyclingStarbucks
Stevens Steak & Seafood RestaurantStifel
Ted SpaseffTepeyac at Heritage Park
The Print ShopTriangle Distributing Co.
Western Exterminator Company
Paul Hesse, receives closest to the line prize from contest sponsor Joanne Klemm, Comet Employment Agency.
SFS Mayor Pro Tem Jay Sarno (left) and his team receive first place trophies from Golf Chairperson Dino Torres.
Francis Alviso, Roy Andries, Paul Bawol, and Jack Hooven of Tangram Interiors take second place.
Cima Johnson still looks fresh after a long day on the course.
Curtis Mello, HERAEUS presents a check to Ryan Trent for winning the closest to the pin contest.
Golf Chairperson Dino Torres awards third place trophies to SFS firefighters Jesus Chavez, Paul Garcia, TK Hamada, and Robert Hughes.
Proud winner of the marshmallow longest drive!
Debbie Duran-Wade, Tepeyac at Heritage Park, helps sell raffle tickets at the start of the banquet.
Santa Fe Springs BUSINESS • May 2017 • Page 7Golf clASSIc
52nd Annual SFS Chamber Golf Classic
Tournament Sponsors Corporate Sponsors
Gold SponsorsBreitBurn Energy
CR&R Waste and Recycling ServicesLKQ of Southern CA
Oil Well ServicesPIH Health
Republic Services
Silver SponsorCity of Santa Fe Springs
Bronze SponsorsBaker Petrolite, LLC
Complete Landscape Care, Inc.Connect Staffing, Inc.
Jones & MayerRose Hills Memorial Park
SchlumbergerServ-Wel Disposal & Recycling
Western Exterminator
Contest SponsorsClosest to the Pin
HERAEuSHole-in-One
Redlands FordLongest Drive
Nordbak’s Promotional Products, Inc.Mayor’s Trophy
City of Santa Fe SpringsPutting Contest
Roquemore, Pringle and Moore Closest to the Line
Comet Employment Agency
Tee Sponsors3P
Community BankConnect Staffing, Inc.
DDWerks, Inc.HealthFirst Medical Group
J&L PrintingRad Custom Signs
Serv-Wel Disposal & RecyclingStifel
uS Bank
Tee SignsMuller, King & Company
Strayer Saylor & Associates, Inc.
Tournament SponsorsBeverage Sponsor
Triangle Distributing Co. Breakfast Sponsor
Tepeyac at Heritage Park Cart Sponsor
LSL CPAs & Advisors Cookie Sponsor
DoubleTree by Hilton LA/Norwalk Golf Ball Sponsor
Jones & Mayer Golf Sponsor
Santa Fe Springs Swap Meet Lunch Sponsor
SFS Firefighters Local 3507 Morning Libations
Cafe N’ Stuff Restaurant Raffle Sponsor
Police Services Center Snack Sponsor
Police Services Center Water Sponsor
Norwalk/La Mirada Plumbing
Chamber board members Mickey Shubin, ServWel Disposal & Recycling, and Lisa Boyajian, Ansa Insurance Services, discuss raffle during check-in.
Bruce Lazenby, Rose Hills Memorial Park, contemplates his next shot.
A beautiful day at Hacienda Golf Club.
Francella Aguilar of Republic Services starts her morning right!
Greetings from Western Exterminator!
Incoming chamber president, Sharon Wu, Roquemore Pringle & Moore, has fun running the putting contest.
A non-chamber member came out to play.
Complete Landscape Care Inc. enjoys a day on the course.
Baker Hughes is expecting a little rain.Santa Fe Springs Mayor Bill Rounds tees off on the first hole.
Santa Fe Springs BUSINESS • May 2017 • Page 8SEcuRITy AND SAfETy
SantaFeSpringsCrimeStatisticsPartICrimesMonthlyComparison
March 2017 2016Crimesreported 2017 totals totals difference
Total 90 289 325 – 11%Homicide 0 0 0 —%Rape 1 1 4 – 75%Robbery 3 11 5 +100%AggravatedAssault 5 19 13 + 46%Burglary 21 46 32 + 44% Commercial/Retail 16 29 27 + 7% Residential 5 17 5 +100% Vehicle 9 33 56 – 41%AllThefts 44 157 231 – 32% Vehicle 11 41 45 – 9% Shoplifting 6 25 41 – 39%AutoTheft 15 52 38 + 37%Arson 1 3 2 + 50%
Lost and Found Portable ElectronicsBy Captain Aviv Bar
Portable electronics like cell phones and tablets have become an inseparable part of our lives. Whether you are managing your family or managing a busi-ness, these mini computers are extremely helpful and we depend on them for many things throughout our day.
Because they are portable and we take them to so many places in the course of a day, phones and tablets are also susceptible to being lost or unintentionally left behind at stores, school, parks, parties, or at the workplace.
While it is highly advisable to use security access features so others won’t have access to your personal information, that security layer also makes it dif-ficult if not impossible to identify the owner of the device in the event that it is found by someone else. Even law enforcement receiving found devices by the public, does not have an easy way to identify the rightful owner if access to the device is locked.
A simple and low-tech solution to increase the chances of receiving your high-tech device back when lost—is a simple label. use a common labelmaker to create a label that instructs others to call a family member in the event they find your lost device.
Keep it short i.e. “If found call xxx-xxx-xxxx). This simple approach can provide an immediate way for someone to contact others who know you and who could notify you that your device has been found. Some devices allow for contact information to be displayed on the password login screen, however if your device is found with a dead battery, that information will not display.
Take a few minutes and add a label to the back of your device. This small label could be the difference between getting your device back and having to purchase a new one instead. Aviv Bar is a captain with the Whittier Police Department and oversees the department’s Investigations Division and the Santa Fe Springs Policing Team. He can be reached at (562) 567-9265 or via email at [email protected].
Join the Santa Fe Springs Chamber of Commerce!Contact Colin Diaz, call (562) 944-1616
or email [email protected]
SCE Unveils World’s First Low-Emission Hybrid Battery Storage, Gas Turbine Peaker System
Hybrid cars have long been a popular choice for drivers because they combine a gas engine and an electric motor, saving gas and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Now, a similar hybrid technology is being used for the first time at two existing Southern Califor-nia Edison peaker plants in Norwalk and Rancho Cucamonga. Like a hybrid vehicle, an advanced lith-ium-ion battery provides energy to the grid immedi-ately, allowing time for the gas turbine to ramp up and take over, if needed. The battery is later recharged.
The system is called the Hybrid Enhanced Gas Turbine system, or Hybrid EGT, and results from a partnership between SCE, General Electric and Wellhead Power Solutions.
“This is the world’s first for a plant of this type. We are marrying battery storage with peaking generation,” said SCE President Ron Nichols during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday at the Center Peaker Plant in Norwalk. “This plant provides stellar environmental benefits… and enables a greater integra-tion of renewables.”
“Think of this as a big version of a plug-in hybrid,” he added. “If we don’t have to drive very far, we don’t have to use gas. If we need to go further, the gas engine is there to meet our needs. It provides ready power to meet expected and sometimes unexpected energy needs.”
The hybrid system, which went online March 30, combines three major en-hancements to SCE’s existing peaker plants: a battery energy storage system, an upgraded emissions control system and a groundbreaking operating system.
The 10-megawatt battery storage system, combined with the gas turbine, allows the peaker plant to more quickly respond to changing energy needs, thus increasing the reliability of the electrical grid. The system is available 24/7, providing spinning reserves even while the gas turbine is offline. This feature improves the ability to integrate renewable power onto the grid because it can instantly step in when the wind or sun can no longer meet system needs.
The hybrid system reduces by half the number of times the peaker plant needs to be restarted, thus reducing greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 60 percent and helping to improve air quality. Reducing the number of restarts helps reduce operating costs and extends the life of the equipment, saving money for SCE customers.
The two peaker plants also meet California’s strict environmental require-ments by reducing overall water consumption. The Hybrid EGT has an optimized emissions control system that reduces the peaker’s water by approximately 45 percent. Each plant will save about two million gallons of water.
Peaker plants are smaller power plants—often 50 MW or less—and are often used to balance high demand on the grid and are usually the last plants to be dispatched. These peakers are being called on more often to balance out the variability caused by the increased use of clean energy sources.
SCE President Ron Nichols speaks during a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Hybrid Enhanced Gas Turbine in Norwalk.
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remember, Buy from Chamber Members!
The following companies recently renewed their member-ships.We salute thesebusinesses and thank them fortheir continuing support. Members listed in boldface type donated to the Youth Enrichment Fund.Member Yearssouthern california edison company 50orbit Event Rentals 44pih health 39a & b Tire 33american Compressor Company 32Johnson-peltier 27Lowers Welding & Fabrication, inc. 27Shoring Engineers 25Royal paper Corp. 22norwalk/La mirada plumbing & hVaC 20CJi process Systems, inc. 19greater la county vector control district 19Complete Landscape Care, inc. 18Baker hughes 17chu’s packaging supplies, inc. 17MMZ printing & graphics corp. 15Santa Fe Footwear Corp. 15action Tool / Southwest 14B3W inc. 13advantage Resourcing 11accuride international, inc. 10Superior press 10Lee Ray Sandblasting, inc. 9lincoln Training center 7Magdaleno Financial services - richard Magdaleno, cFp, chFc 5Wrinkle Free i.T. inc. 4legalshield independent associates-Michael & Maria aguilar 3Beverly hospital 2cbre, inc. 2Rose paving Company 2Sourceone office products 2Starbucks - Telegraph Rd. and Jersey ave. 2The Villages at heritage Springs homeowners association 2Fasone Construction 1
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Sweet Decision for EmployersBy Jonathan Judge, Esq. and Shawn Ogle, Esq.Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo
After years of litigation, the California Court of Appeal finally published its long awaited decision approving See’s Candy Shops, Inc.’s (“See’s”) rounding and grace-period policies which the court originally approved in 2012. (Silva v. See’s Candy Shops, Inc. (2016) 7 Cal. App. 5th 235).
BackgroundMany California employers utilize
rounding procedures to round employees working time to the nearest 10 minutes or quarter hour for pay purposes. While this practice is readily acceptable if imple-mented properly, rounding time is not without risk.
See’s grace-period policy allowed em-ployees to clock-in prior to the start of their scheduled shift, and clock-out after the end of their scheduled shift, but calculated the employee’s hours of work from the start and end of their scheduled shift as long as the employees performed no work during the grace-period.
Silva filed a lawsuit challenging two of See’s policies: (1) a rounding policy calculating employees’ hours worked to the nearest tenth of an hour as recorded by time punches; and (2) a grace-period policy permitting employees to clock in 10 minutes before and after a shift, but calculated work time from employees scheduled shift.
See’s moved for summary judgment ar-guing the undisputed evidence established Silva could not prove lost compensation due to the rounding or grace-period poli-cies. See’s also presented evidence show-ing the rounding policy actually resulted in a net surplus of hours in the employees’ favor.
As to the grace-period policy, See’s es-tablished the policy was: (1) voluntary;
(2) prohibited employees from working during the grace-period; (3) if an em-ployee worked during the grace-period, employees’ time records was adjusted to compensate for actual time worked; and (4) employees could (and did) engage in ‘exclusively personal’ activities during the grace-period, including leaving the premises to run errands, applying makeup, drinking coffee, and making personal phone calls.
ultimately the trial court and California Court of Appeal found in See’s favor.
What This Means for EmployersThis decision is not a blanket approval
of employer grace-period policies. While See’s was successful in defending its policy, doing so required See’s to present consid-erable evidence explaining time records that ultimately did not accurately reflect time worked by the employees.
Memories fade and stories change (es-pecially when statutes of limitation of up to four years are involved), which would leave such a policy vulnerable to challenge by employees.
Therefore, before implementing such a practice, employers must make certain they are using a viable policy, maintain good documentation, and most impor-tantly, regularly audit the process to make certain employees are properly following the policy and there is not an overall nega-tive impact on employees’ pay.
Employers should consult with their counsel to discuss the potential risks of rounding and grace-period policies to ensure the policies comply with California wage and hour laws.
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SoCal Skylights & Solar Opens in SFS
SoCal Skylights & Solar owner Neil Saxon
SoCal Skylights & Solar has officially opened in Santa Fe Springs, Calif. The company specializes in products by Sol-atube International Inc., the worldwide leading manufac-turer and marketer of Tubular Daylighting Devices (TDDs), as well as residential solar installations. SoCal Skylights, which covers Los Angeles and Long Beach territories, is a family-owned and operated business. Owner Neil Saxon served in the u.S. Navy for 10 years, making SoCal Skylights & Solar a veteran-owned business.
“In 2015 I started installing Solar Star attic fans as part of my solar business. I was so im-pressed I contacted the manufacturer which is how I became familiar with the entire line of Solatube products,” Saxon said. “Solatube products are very appealing to our clients, who tend to be energy-efficiency focused and less dependent on the grid. We have 16 Solatube Daylighting Systems installed in our warehouse and showroom and they bring in substantial clean, natural light that’s not hot like traditional skylights.”
“The Los Angeles area is full of older, dark homes. We can come in and in less than two hours install a Solatube unit that immediately modernizes and brightens the home,” Saxon added. “This is a huge market for us with tons of potential.”
Saxon has also “seen the light” himself. He reports that his workers feel more energized with the natural light and do not experience the typical afternoon slump, making them more productive throughout the day.
“We are excited to welcome SoCal Skylights & Solar as our new Premier Dealer in the Los Angeles market,” said Solatube International President Robert E. Westfall Jr. “They have an excellent reputation in the business com-munity.”
SoCal Skylights offers the full line of residential Sol-atube products including:• Daylight With Nightlight – The newest Solatube System, the Solatube ISn, harnesses the sun’s energy during the day to power a soft-glow, solar-electric nightlight. The cost of the entire system and installation qualifies for a 30
percent federal tax credit.• Daylighting Systems – Available in 10-inch and 14-inch diameters, Solatube Daylighting Systems are easily adaptable for spaces of any size, and can be outfitted with ventilation, dimming and nighttime lighting options for a customized lighting solution.• Solar Star Attic Fans – A solar-powered ven-tilation system that efficiently vents heat and moisture from the attic, keeping it cool and dry. It qualifies for a 30 percent tax credit.• Solatube Smart LED System – A fusion of LED lighting and natural light for day and night, offering up to 94 percent in lighting energy savings• Decorative Fixtures – Decorative elements to add as diffusers at the ceiling level; available in numerous styles and sizes.• Flashings for nearly all roof types – Allows Solatube Daylighting Systems to be installed in virtually any home environment
SoCal Skylights provides professional ser-vices such as daylighting consultations and certified installation for Solatube Daylighting Systems.
SoCal Skylights is holding a grand opening on Friday, June 9, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, June 10,, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. For more information: (562) 252-0599 or www.socalskylights.com. SoCal Skylights is located at 10370 Slusher Drive, unit 2, Santa Fe Springs.
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Youth Education Committee Members Ready to Listen!
Youth Education Committee members put on their headphones and toured the Apffels Coffee plant for their April meeting. President and CEO Darryl Blunk, who is also a Youth Enrichment Fund board member, arranged for educators from local schools to learn how coffee is made.
Director of Business Development Steve Thomas was a great tour guide and explained all steps in the process as the committee walked through their in-novative and advanced manufacturing plant. The committee’s favorite part of the tour was the coffee tasting.
MEMbER NEWS
Andre Durity II, Colonial Life, proudly wears his “ribbon cutting scarf ” featuring business cards from those in attendance on Colonial Life’s special day.
Colonial Life Cuts Ribbon at New OfficeOn Friday, March 31, Colonial Life held a multichamber ribbon cutting at its
new Cerritos location. Colonial Life, which is a company that provides insur-ance services, opened this location as an expansion of its Long Beach office. The owner, Andre Durity II, was especially proud of their success, their staff and the outpouring of support from local leaders, elected officials and the representatives of the Cerritos and Santa Fe Springs chambers of commerce.
Ambassadors Richard Magdaleno (left, rear), Magdaleno Financial Services; Michael Aquilar (left, front), Legal Shield; and Carlos Gallardo (right, front), Farmers & Merchants Bank; join owner Andre Durity II and his wife, Jamie, to cut the ribbon on their new location.
Santa Fe Springs Chamber Marketing and Sales Director Colin Diaz presents Andre and Jamie Durity with a certificate of congratulations.
May 5 Marks Sharp Business Systems Santa Fe Springs Grand Opening
The Santa Fe business community is invited to attend a ribbon cutting cer-emony and technology event to celebrate the grand opening of the new Sharp Business Systems Santa Fe facility on Friday, May 5.
Business technology specialists will be sharing insight on cybersecurity and hosting demonstrations on how to improve productivity and collaboration via interactive whiteboard displays, digital signage, multifunction printers, software and managed services.
“One of our main objectives is to the raise the standard for office technology and service in the Santa Fe area. We invite you and your staff to join us at our grand opening where you will meet our staff and management, enjoy refresh-ments and get acquainted with what our company can do for you,” said Mark Meadows, branch manager.
The ribbon cutting ceremony and Technology event will take place on May 5 from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. at the new Sharp Business Systems Facility, 12985 Los Nietos Road, Santa Fe Springs. The Santa Fe Springs Chamber of Commerce will be the honorary guest performing the ribbon cutting ceremony. To R.S.V.P. or for more details, contact Danielle Strickland at (323) 854-7208 or [email protected].
About Sharp Business SystemsAs a direct sales division of Sharp Imaging and Information Company of
America, Sharp Business Systems branches throughout the u.S. combine the resources of a multibillion dollar corporation and the value of local representa-tion, local management and community relationships.
Sharp Business Systems transcends the average office technology provider by offering a consultative approach to improve customers’ internal and external communication to drive business success faster. SBS offerings include award-winning multifunctional printers, professional monitors, interactive displays, software solutions and more as well as specialized services focusing on managed network services, managed print services, document workflow and management and facilities management.
Santa Fe Springs BUSINESS • May 2017 • Page 12NETWoRKING @ NooN
The Heritage Arts Committee—Sandra Hahn, ArtFest consultant; Ed Ramirez, Maritza Sosa-Nieves, and Aimee Espinoza, City of Santa Fe Springs; and former Santa Fe Springs mayor Laurie Rios
Networking Close to HomeThe Santa Fe Springs Chamber played host to the April Networking @ Noon,
along with co-host, the City of Santa Fe Springs. The city was promoting its fifth annual SFS ArtFest, which is taking place on Friday, May 12, from 3:00 to 11:00 p.m. at the Clarke Estate. They were also promoting the city’s 60th anniversary celebration, taking place on the Saturday before, May 6.
Networking @ Noon attendees were presented with raffle prizes, ArtFest giveaways and a delicious lunch from chamber member KPB Asian Bistro, which provided a spread of fried rice, chow mein, orange chicken, broccoli beef and kung pao chicken.
Ambassador Carlos Gallardo, Farmers & Merchants Bank, and Debbie Berry and Isela Ramos, Embassy Suites Downey, enjoy their lunch from KPB Asian Bistro.
Deana Porter, Low Cost Community Counseling Center; Norm Herron, Pacific Technologies; Fred Gerlach, Central Sales & Leasing; and Emily Hildalgo, SFHS Business Academy; share conversation as they eat.
7320 Greenleaf AveWhittier
Thursday, May 1811:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Pre-registrationmembers: $12 / guests: $15All, day of the event: $15
Includes lunch buffet, beverage, tax and tip
Introductions, business-to-business networking
and a delicious lunch! Prospective members are welcome
to attend a maximum of two Networking @ Noon lunches
Santa Fe Springs Chamber of Commerce Phone 562-944-1616Fax 562-946-3976
Did you know the Santa Fe Springs Chamber of Commerce offers CERTiFiCaTES oF oRigin for products manufactured in the United States as a FREE member benefit?
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