SHAFTER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE M A R C H 2 0 1 9 ▪ V O L U M E 1 2 , I S S U E 1

March 28 Growing and Funding Your Small

Business “FREE” Seminar Shafter Veterans Hall

6:00-8:00 p.m.

April 8 AB 617 Community Steering Committee

Meeting, 6:00 p.m. Shafter Veterans Hall

April 17

GAF Ribbon Cutting 6200 Zerker Road, Shafter

11:30 a.m.

Chamber Board Meeting 336 Pacific Ave., 3:30 p.m.

April 26

State Farm Insurance Open House 551 Central Avenue

2:00-5:00 p.m.

May 4 Cinco de Mayo Festival

Parade begins at 10:00 a.m. Park Festival immediately following

May 13

AB 617 Community Steering Committee Meeting, 6:00 p.m.

Shafter Veterans Hall

May 15 Chamber Board Meeting

336 Pacific Ave., 3:30 p.m.

May 15-18 COLOURS Festival Post Event

“Misanthrope” by: Moliere Shafter Ford Theater

For more information visit www.shaftercolours.org

More information visit our Community Calendar at:

https:/www.shafterchamberofcommerce.com/

community-calendar.html

2019 Board Members

President Adrian Monsevias ▪ Vice President Cameron Hunter ▪

Secretary Angie Nelson ▪Treasurer Judy Goad ▪ Board Member Lorena Ayon ▪

Board Member Morgan Clayton ▪ Board Member Phillip Jimenez

The SRPD is seeking public input for a proposed new Community Park. Below is the list of dates and times for the meetings.

• Tuesday, March 26th, at 6:00pm Walker Senior Center.

• Saturday, March 30th, 10:00am Ford Theater, 1101 E. Lerdo Hwy.

• Tuesday, April 2nd, at 6:00 pm Walker Senior Center.

• Thursday, April 4th, at 6:00 pm Walker Senior Center.

For a list of their programs

please visit https://shafterrecreation.com/

or call (661) 746-3303 for more information.

FREE WORKSHOP “Growing and Funding Your Small Business” Thursday, March 28, 2019

6:00-8:00 PM Shafter Veterans Hall

Topics Covered: -Tax Tactics for Small Businesses -Selling to the Government -Small Business Loans -Marketing Tactics and Tools -Writing your Business Plan & More

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NEW MEMBERS

• Bank of America - Shafter

• Basham & Lara Funeral Care

• Fiesta Latina Market 3

• Grimmway Schools DBA Grimmway Academy Shafter

• Houchin Community Blood Bank

• Jaime Auto Repair

• Lions Club of Shafter

• Osteo Strong

• Shafter Christian Fellowship RENEWING MEMBERS

• A-C Electric Company

• Adept Dental Shafter

• Aera Energy, LLC

• Almendros, Inc.

• American Refuse, Inc.

• Anytime Fitness

• Apple Market

• Brannen & Powell

• C&H Fence & Patio, Inc.

• California Resources Corp.

• Carnie Kettle Corn

• Cathy Prout

• CAPK Shafter Youth Center

• Craig the Handyman

• Creative Concepts

• Garry Nelson

• GMC Roofing

• Grapery

• Grimmway Farms

• Handel & Wilson Farms, LLC

• Hyatt Place Delano

• Jesus Christ Lawn Service

• Jon & Toni Johnston

• Judy Goad

• Kern Citizens for Energy

• Kern Print Services

• Kern Vineyards

• Kiwanis Club of Shafter

• Komin Medical Group

• Krazan & Associates

• M&M Income Tax Service

• Minter Field Air Museum

• Minter Field Airport District

• Mission Bank

• Montoya Insurance Agency

• Nicholas Construction Inc.

• Nikkel Iron Works Corp.

• Omni Family Health

• Pacific Gas & Electric

• Peters Funeral Home

• Richland Chevrolet

• Robert B. Moss, Jr. Archit.

• SJ Valley Quality Cotton Growers Asso-ciations

• Shafter Automotive Service Inc.

• Shafter Historical Society

• Shafter Medical Pharmacy

• Shafter Pediatrics

• Shafter Recreation & Park District

• Shafter Rotary Foundation

• State Farm Ramona Herrera

• Supervisor David Couch

• Target Distribution

• Tel-Tec Security Systems

• The Garlic Company

• Valley Steel Construction

• Varner Bros., Inc.

• Wallace & Smith Contractors

• Westamerica Bank

• WESTEC

• Wonderful Orchards

WHY JOIN YOUR LOCAL CHAMBER...

• Promotion and publicity boost of your business • Increase your visibility in the community • Network opportunities • Receive Chamber newsletters • Chamber events and programs

For a membership form visit www.shafterchamberofcommerce.com

We are here to serve YOU!!!

2019 CHAMBER MEMBERS 2019 ELITE MEMBERS A thriving community starts here! The Shafter Chamber of Commerce would like to

welcome our new members and thank our renewing members. We are here to serve you and provide services in Marketing and Promotion, Staying Connected, Networking and more. We encourage the community to also support Chamber Member Businesses.

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2019 AWARD RECIPIENTS

On January 24th, the Shafter Chamber of Commerce hosted their 71st Annual Awards Banquet and State of the City Address. A spectacular evening it was indeed, with community leaders, local and state politicians, event supporters, family and friends gathered to celebrate the honorees. This year’s event was held at the Shafter Ford Theater. The evening began with entertainment from an outstanding group of kids, Richland Jr. High Jazz Band directed by Guillermo Martinez. Past Chamber President Debbe Haley was MC of the night. Shafter Police Department Honor Guard posted colors. Distinguished Young Woman of Shafter Karly Cleveland graced us with her presence and leading the evening with our invocation and Chief Zimmermann led us with the pledge of allegiance. Mayor Gilbert Alvarado addressed the audience with an overview of change, Shafter’s three-legged stool of Economic Development, Public Safety, and Education.

SPECIAL RECYCLE AWARD

Darren Williams

YOUNG PERSON AWARD

Marco Rodriguez

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

AWARD

Jerald Pierucci

INNOVATIVE EDUCATION

AWARD

Grimmway Academy - Shafter

COMMUNITY SERVICE

AWARD

Phillip Jimenez

CORPORATE CITIZEN OF THE

YEAR AWARD

California Resources Corporation

EDUCATION AWARD

JoAnne Carrillo

EDUCATION SUPPORT STAFF

AWARD

Margaret Ramirez

AGRICULTURE AWARD

South Valley Farms

BUSINESS AWARD

Dixieline Lumber

CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

AWARD

Angel Jimenez

COMMERICAL REMODEL

AWARD

McDonald’s - Shafter

ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET & STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS

Upcoming Events

Small Business Workshop

GAF Ribbon Cutting & Grand Re-Opening

SRPD Community Meetings

Pg. 1

2019 Memberships

Join the Chamber Pg. 2

Annual Awards Banquet Recap Pg. 3

BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE PAID

Shafter, CA

Permit No. 67

GROUNDBREAKING, GRAND OPENINGS, & RIBBON CUTTING

Contact us to schedule your event!!! shafterchamber@shafter.com or (661) 746-2600

www.shafterchamberofcommerce.com

The Shafter Cinco de Mayo

Festival is around the corner.

If you are interested in becoming a new vendor

you may email Deanna Rodriguez-Root at a.root@sbcglobal.net or call

(661) 746-4352 (661) 910-2797

Saturday,

May 4

Chamber of Commerce 336 Pacific Avenue Shafter CA 93263

https://fb.me/shafterchamberofcommerce

July 3rd Fireworks Celebration

SHS Football Field Sponsorship information going out soon or visit us online for updates www.shafterchamberofcommerce.com