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regional chamber of commerce
BUSINESS INSIDER
Vi s i o n A d v o c a c y L e a d e r s h ip
December 2010
Volume VIII, Issue VI
City of Cerritos
Honored As “Most
Business Friendly City”
The Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC)
honored the City of Cerritos with the “Most Business-Friendly City” Eddy
Award at a ceremony held on November 10th at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
Cerritos won in the category for cities with a population of fewer than
60,000 residents.
LAEDC Chair Maura B. O’Connor presented the award to Cerritos Mayor
Joseph Cho and Council Members Carol Chen and Jim Edwards.
O’Connor said, “Cerritos offers businesses a strategic location in a
community with a solid fiscal position, exceptional services and a tradition
of strong city leadership.”
O’Connor also announced that Cerritos was selected as a winner due to its
demonstrated commitment to economic development and excellence in
programs and services designed to facilitate business entry, expansion and
retention, including providing a Business Ombudsman. She noted Cerritos
has competitive business tax rates and fee structures and is effectively
implementing its Economic Development Strategic Plan. Cerritos also
offers a streamlined permit process and is known as a “no-or-low property
tax city.”
Cerritos Mayor Joseph Cho said, “The City of Cerritos values and
appreciates businesses and is greatly honored to be named a ‘Most
Business Friendly City.’”
Bill Allen, LAEDC President and CEO said, “The City of Cerritos best
represents what can be achieved when our city governments work side by
side with the business community to create business-friendly
environments where quality jobs can grow.”
On behalf of the Cerritos Regional Chamber of Commerce Board of
Directors, we want to congratulate the City of Cerritos for being honored
as the 2010 Most Business Friendly City in Los Angeles County. Kudos to
Mayor Joseph Cho, Mayor Pro Tem Laura Lee, Council Member Jim
Edwards, Council Member Carol Chen, and Council Member Bruce
Barrows as well as to the amazing staff at the City, under the leadership of
City Manager Art Gallucci. This award is so very well deserved.
Cerritos truly is a great place to live, work, visit, and do business.
Congratulations Cerritos!
Congratulations Cerritos!
Cerritos City Council Members Jim Edwards and Carol Chen with
Mayor Joseph Cho accepted the “Most Business Friendly City”
Eddy Award for the City of Cerritos at the LAEDC awards ceremony
Holiday Luncheon
“The 12 Days of Christmas”
Thursday, December 2, 2010
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Sheraton Cerritos Hotel
Annual Holiday Mixer
“Grille 91 Restaurant”
Thursday, December 9, 2010
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Sheraton Cerritos Hotel - Grille 91 Restaurant
Networking Mixer
“Wilner & O’Reilly”
Thursday, January 13, 2011
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
17777 Center Court Drive #200 - Cerritos
Bingo Luncheon
Thursday, January 20, 2011
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Sheraton Cerritos Hotel
Cerritos Regional Chamber of Commerce · 13259 E. South Street · Cerritos, CA 90703
phone: (562) 467-0800 · fax: (562) 467-0840 · chamber@cerritos.org · www.cerritos.org
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President’s Report
In November, I had the distinct pleasure of visiting Japan to commemorate the tenth anniversary of ABC Unified School District’s
partnership with the City of Kakamigahara. The City of Kakamigahara is located in the Gifu Prefecture in the central part of Honshu. In Gifu, our time was spent visiting a new community college
focusing on health science, an assisted senior living facility and a
facility for the disabled where they were able to work in an adjoining restaurant.
It was enlightening to observe how the Japanese education system
has changed over the decade since we started our exchange pro2010-2011
grams. In addition to celebrating with our friends in reunion events,
Chamber President
we found our time engrossed in learning more about their
educational system which is modeled after America’s. We did “learning walks” through a
preschool, several elementary schools and a middle school. There are major differences in
our educational systems such as the number of school days students are required to attend
(210 days vs. 175 currently in CA), the teacher centers in each building and who is responsible for cleaning the classrooms in the schools (students are). What my colleagues and I also
learned was that there are common issues that we share regardless of which side of the Pacific we reside in. Issues such as bullying and computer addiction are of concerns to the educators in Japan.
Dr. Mary Sieu
During my visit, I also met with Mr. Tetsuo Hoshino, the President of the Chamber of Commerce with the City of Kakamigahara. He is also Chairman of the Board with the Gifu Auto
Body Industry Co. The Chamber of Commerce’s Office is located in the same building as
the Board of Education Office in the City of Kakamighara. Our discussions focused on the
global economic challenges our countries both faced such as the outsourcing of work, the
graying population and a growing immigrant labor force. They were impressed that our
Chamber of Commerce works closely with the neighboring school districts and that there is
a connection between school and work. Expanding our global understanding of how other
systems work has benefited us tremendously. Hopefully, in the future, there will be opportunities for the Cerritos Regional Chamber of Commerce to visit the City of Kakamigahara
in Japan to learn about the mutual concerns and interests we share along the Pacific Rim.
Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season!
SAVE THE DATE
2011
STATE
OF THE
COUNTY
Thursday, February 10, 2011
11:30 am - 1:30 pm - CCPA Sierra Room
SEATING IS LIMITED
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Executive Committee
President
DR. MARY SIEU
ABC Unified School District
President-Elect
ANN SMITH
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud, & Romo
Vice-President
GORDON ZBINDEN
Rose Hills Memorial Park & Mortuary
Vice-President
LINDA FRISBEY
Frisbey Accountancy
Vice-President
TODD LEUTHEUSER
Southland Motor Car Dealers Association
Past President
CHRIS HALDERSON
Sheraton Cerritos Hotel
Board Members
BOB BUELL
B & B Stables
DIANA NEEDHAM
Prudential CA Realty
MARIANNE HUGHLETT
Civic Member
JULIA EMERSON
The Gas Company
DAN PADELFORD
AJ Padelford & Son
MEGAN RICHARDSON
Los Cerritos Center
SHARI WEST
City National Bank
LOLA RIZKALLAH
Cerritos College
LINDA SMITH
HealthFirst Medical Group
BERNICE SANDOVAL
Edward Jones
CINDY YEN CHEN
Civic Member
PETER LYDON
Hawaiian Gardens Casino
BRIAN TOM
California Educational Centers
STEVE GOMEZ
City of Hawaiian Gardens
TAMMY CANNON
Wal-Mart
ALLEN WOOD
Merriwood Management Company
Staff
CATHERINE GAUGHEN
Executive Director
Jill Ovard, Operations Manager
May Peitzsch, Member Benefits Coordinator
Sue Arthur, Community Relations
Clarence Fuqua, Bookkeeper
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State of Higher Education Luncheon
with Northwood University, Irvine
University, and Cerritos College
The State of Higher Education was the topic at the Chamber’s monthly luncheon on
November 4th at the Sheraton Cerritos Hotel. Kenneth Teebken, President of Irvine
University and Todd Leutheuser, Northwood University Program Center Manager
both presented information on their educational programs. Keynote speaker Dr.
Linda Lacy, Cerritos College President, presented the State of the College address
which highlighted the college’s programs and accomplishments. Luncheon sponsors
included Cerritos College, Irvine University, Northwood University, Southeast Regional Occupation Program, Los Cerritos Community News, and Yellow Book.
Keynote Speaker Dr. Linda Lacy, President of Cerritos
College, with Members of the College Board and Staff
Kenneth Teebken, President of Irvine University, with
Members of the University’s Board and Staff
Chamber Ambassadors James Daos, Geoff Bolt, Theresa
Prumatico, and Ken Garcia with Joseph Derthick
Steve Vicencia, Christina Vicencia, Erin Stibal,
President Mary Sieu, and Lola Rizkallah
Todd Leutheuser and Pam Day of
Northwood University
Bob Arthur, Chamber President-Elect
Ann Smith, and Mark Pulido
The November “Member Spotlight” featured
business: The Staff from Frisbey Accountancy
Juan Nagore of Our Lady of Fatima
School with Ted Edmiston
Council Member Jim Edwards
and Irantzu Pujadas
Ken Kraus, Mary Ann Wood, Allen
Wood, and Diane Padelford
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Upcoming Events
DECEMBER
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HOLIDAY LUNCHEON “The 12 Days of Christmas”
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Sheraton Cerritos Hotel
Lunch is $30/person - Non Members: $50/person
Sponsorship Opportunities are available
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HOLIDAY NETWORKING MIXER
Sheraton Cerritos Grille 91 Restaurant
5:00 pm -7:00 pm
Sheraton Cerritos Hotel at Towne Center
Members: Please be our guest - Non Members: $20
10
STUDENT GOVERNMENT DAY
Mock City Council Meeting
11:00 am - Cerritos City Council Chambers
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AMBASSADORS COMMITTEE
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HOLIDAY
MIXER
The Grille 91 at the
Sheraton Cerritos Hotel
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9th
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Sheraton Cerritos Hotel
RSVP: 562/467-0800
0r just stop by the Mixer!
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm - Chamber Board Room
24-27 OFFICE CLOSED - CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY
31-3 OFFICE CLOSED - NEW YEAR’S HOLIDAY
JANUARY
11
CANDIDATES FORUM
Cerritos City Council
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Cerritos City Hall - Council Chambers
Please be our guest - Sponsorships are available
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BUSINESS NETWORKING MIXER
Wilner & O’Reilly
5:00 pm -7:00 pm
17777 Center Court Drive, Suite 200 - Cerritos
Members: Please be our guest - Non Members: $20
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OFFICE CLOSED - MLK, JR. HOLIDAY
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GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COUNCIL
10:00 am - 11:00 am - Chamber Board Room
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CHAMBER BINGO &
STATE OF THE CHAMBER LUNCHEON
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Sheraton Cerritos Hotel
Lunch is $30/person - Non Members: $50/person
Sponsorship Tables & Opportunities are available
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2011 LABOR LAW UPDATE
8:30 am - 10:30 am
Cerritos Library - Skyline Room
Members: $25/person - Non Members: $35/person
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AMBASSADORS COMMITTEE
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm - Chamber Board Room
2011
LABOR LAW
UPDATE
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
8:30 am - 10:30 am
Cerritos Library - Skyline Room
Presented by: Ann K. Smith, Esq.
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud, Romo
RSVP:
562/467-0800
www.cerritos.org
Members:
$25/person
Includes continental
breakfast
Are You Receiving the
Chamber’s Email Alerts?
Send us your email address & we will add you to our list:
chamber@cerritos.org
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New Chamber Members
Please join us in welcoming these new Members to the Chamber of Commerce.
Stop by their respective locations and welcome them to our business community!
CAFÉ BISTRO AT
NORDSTROM
ORECK CLEAN &
HOME CENTER
Liz Light
300 Los Cerritos Center
Cerritos, CA 90703
562-977-5833
Suzanne Barkhurst
11330 South Street
Cerritos, CA 90703
562-924-5200
BHATT &
ASSOCIATES, INC.
CBEYOND –
ASHLEY DE BRITA
Dhyanesh M. Bhatt
17785 Center Court Drive Ste 730
Cerritos, CA 90703
562-448-2728
Ashley DeBrita
879 W. 190th St.
Gardena, CA 90248
310-722-0191
WELLS FARGO
BANK
ELBOWS
MAC N’ CHEESE
Erica Urenda
11400 E. South St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
562-924-8371
Punita Patel
11405 South St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
562-865-9999
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And the 2011
“State of the Chamber”
THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 2011
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Sheraton Cerritos Hotel
Lunch: $30/person * $50/Non-Members
Buy a Bingo Square: $25/square
Center Square: $100 (includes Event Sponsor benefits)
RSVP:
562/467-0800 or info@cerritos.org
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Member
Anniversaries
30 Years or More
Evans Kitchen and Bath Remodeling
Fred H. Matsumoto, D.D.S., Inc
Los Cerritos Center
15 Years or More
ASCIP
Press-Telegram
Balloon Decor 'N' More
10 Years or More
Cerritos Travel Agency
Cerritos College
5 Years or More
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
State Farm Insurance - Ken Inouye
Southland Motor Car Dealers Association
American Cancer Society
Joe's Appliance Service
1 Year or More
Advantage CDC
Quality Inn & Suites
Edible Arrangements
Human Services Association
Artesia Historical Society
Sall Research Medical Center
Protection One Security
Bel Tooren Villa Convalescent Hospital
Konica Minolta Business Solutions
American Ranch & Seafood Markets, Inc.
Advertising Space
is Available!
1/8 page color ad (3.5" x 2"):
$25/month
1/4 page color ad (3.75" x 4.5"):
$50/month
1/2 page color ad (7.5" x 4.5"):
$100/month
Contact the Chamber:
562/467-0800
or chamber@cerritos.org
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Chamber Celebrates Edible Arrangement’s
5-Year Anniversary
EDIBLE ARRANGEMENTS
11900 South St., Ste. 123
Cerritos, CA 90703
562-402-1679
A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held on November
15th for Edible Arrangements to celebrate its 5th year
anniversary. Owner Joy Graves proudly introduced her
staff and thanked the Chamber and community for its
support during her five years of doing business in
Cerritos.
With 995 stores worldwide, Edible Arrangements creates delicious and healthy fresh fruit bouquets for any
occasion. The bouquets are made fresh with premium
fruit arranged in a variety of stunning displays. Each
bouquet can be complimented with chocolate dipped
fruit including strawberries, pineapple, banana, apple
wedges and more. Stop by and see Joy and her staff and
learn about the many ways you can say happy birthday,
thank you, happy holidays or to celebrate any occasion.
Happiness is always in season.
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8th Annual Turkey Bowl
The Chamber’s 8th Annual Turkey Bowl was held on November 18th at
AMF Cerritos Lanes. Decked out in team shirts, bowlers took to the
lanes in friendly competition while enjoying the delicious food buffet
generously donated by Food Sponsors: BJ’s Restaurant, Olive Garden,
Sam’s Club, Costco Lakewood, Stater Bros - Artesia, Pavilions - Lakewood, Ralphs - Lakewood, Edible Arrangements, and Trader Joes. The
Chamber would like to thank Turkey Sponsor Union Development
Company as well as Strike Sponsors: Bel Tooren Villa Convalescent
Hospital, CalMet Services, Camino Federal Credit Union, Lexus of
Cerritos, Los Cerritos Center, Merriwood Management Company, Our
Lady of Fatima School, Sheraton Cerritos Hotel, Shipmates Restaurant
& Sports Bar, and the Office of Supervisor Don Knabe.
Union Development Company’s “The Flockers
Strike Back” won the Best Team Shirt award
Strike Sponsor: Los Cerritos Center
The Chamber Ambassadors Team
Strike Sponsor: Bel Tooren Villa
Convalescent Hospital
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Member Spotlight
The Los Cerritos Community Newspaper invites you to join the
Cerritos Regional Chamber and other local businesses in wishing the
community Happy Holidays and Happy New Year in the LCCN’s
11th Annual Holiday Publication. Every year the Los Cerritos Community News offers our advertisers and community leaders a way to
say ‘Thank You’ to local residents who patronize their businesses or
support the community.
We are very excited to offer your business an opportunity to advertise in the Los Cerritos Community Newspaper's 11th Annual Holiday Edition. This special publication represents a unique opportunity
to thank current customers and educate potential customers about
your product or service. Delivered to 45,000 area homes, over
120,000 readers, LCCN is also bundle dropped to over 120 high traffic local area businesses, including the Chamber. The edition will be
full color and you will receive free website advertising for an entire
year. For more details or to inquire about placing an ad, call
562/407-3873, or email sales@cerritosnews.net.
The deadline is December 13th, publishing December 17th.
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Elbows Mac n’ Cheese
Soft Opening
Elbows Mac n’ Cheese plans a soft opening late the week of
December 13th for its much-anticipated classic comfort food
restaurant. All meals during the soft opening will be complimentary to Cerritos Chamber members and their guests with
the donation of a toy or throw blanket to SuCasa. Please join
our Facebook page at Facebook.com/elbowsmacncheese to
receive specific information. Elbows, located in the Cerritos
Promenade at 11405 South Street, will feature a variety of
macaroni and cheese dishes, all priced under $10, along with
appetizers, salads and dessert. Among the sure-to-be popular
choices are the Buffalo Wing Mac and Cajun Mac, along with
a traditional Classic Mac dish. Lunch, dinner, take-out and
catering will be available throughout December. A formal
grand opening is planned for January.
Americare West Home Health Services
Americare West Home
Health Services announces the launch of its
caregiver support website to help adult children of the seriously ill provide care for their aging parents. Americare West
Home Health Services created the “Elder Pages Southeast Los
Angeles” website with 20 articles addressing medical concerns, emotional–spiritual issues, and important legal and financial decisions. It also includes an online directory listing
both local and national services—from those that help with
the costs of medicines, to insurance counseling, support
groups, transportation services, and in-home health care. To
view the new family support website, go to
www.elderpages.com/southeastLA. For more information,
email info@americarewest.com or call (800) 823-8055.
Integrated Accounting &
Financial Services
Integrated Accounting & Financial
Services is an accounting firm that
specializes in the needs of individuals, sole proprietors, trusts,
partnerships and corporations. It is important to track your
income and expenses for budget management and tax reporting to the IRS and the Franchise Tax Board and we guarantee
that our services abide by generally accepted accounting principles. We cater our accounting services to your specific
needs so that you are able to accurately track and report your
financial situation. In addition, we realize the importance of
protecting your assets from unforeseen occurrences. We offer
small business, workers compensation, contractors, transportation, homeowners and marketing insurance to protect the
most important things in your business and life. Contact Larry
McIntosh, MBA, at: (562) 259-7827 or visit:
www.iafservices.com.
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1st CEB Adoption Committee
The Cerritos community came together
like never before on November 17th
and supported our brave, young men by assembling 900 care packages for shipment to the entire 1st CEB now deployed in Afghanistan for 7 months. We appreciate all of the organizations and individuals who participated. Special mention is deserved by Lance
Manzon, who took the Sock It to ‘Em program back to his elementary school, Gonsalves, where the students collected and brought
1,100 pairs of socks for our troops!
Press Telegram Offers
Advertising Opportunities
The Press-Telegram offers maximum exposure with 249,000 daily
readers and 284,000 Sunday readers. Our website,
www.presstelegram.com receives over 2.5 million monthly page
views. We offer a direct mail saturation program that can potentially reach every household throughout our 23 city market. As a
recognized leader in local news, advertising and community service for over 100 years, the Press-Telegram proudly combines
highly effective print and online advertising to create a powerful
advertising buy. Our goal is to assist the businesses in our community by putting our advertising products to work for you. Please
keep in mind that we are part of the Los Angeles Newspaper
Group which gives us the ability to provide service to your marketing needs within a total of 9 newspapers, along with Yahoo!
web pages. For advertising opportunities, contact James Daos at
562/499-1399 or James.daos@presstelegram.com.
The Artesia-Cerritos Lions Club
The Artesia-Cerritos Lions Club was
founded in 1946 to serve the communities
of Artesia and Cerritos. We provide many
glasses to children in the ABC Unified
School District whose families are unable to
afford them. We also collect used glasses, hearing aids, and cell
phones to be recycled. Please let us know if you are interested in
placing a box for recycling in your business or have any glasses,
hearing aids, or cell phones to be recycled. Please contact President Theresa at 562-864-7556. Together we can all help many
children and families who are in need of these items.
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Storage Solutions Launches
Toys For Tots Campaign
Storage Solutions and its affiliate, Union Development Company,
are once again sponsoring their annual holiday toy drive benefiting the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys For Tots program. The
self-storage operator is collecting toys at each of its 21 locations
throughout Southern California. In addition to supporting a wonderful holiday cause, individuals who drop off a new, unwrapped
toy will be eligible for Storage Solutions discounts. New customers can save 50% off a new self storage rental and existing customers can save 25% off boxes and moving supplies. The collection ends December 19th at 5:30 p.m. For more information, visit
www.StorageSolutionsCA.com.
Irvine University Open House
Irvine University would like to invite
you to our Open House on Tuesday, December 7th at 6:00pm at
10900 183rd Street Suite #330 in Cerritos. Offering degrees in
Law, Business, and Education, Irvine University provides a high
quality curriculum fit for the working professionals. Faculty,
staff, and students will be available to answer all of your questions and there will be a special tour of the Irvine University campus. Refreshments will be served. Please RSVP (562) 865-7111 if
you plan to attend.
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Oreck Clean Home Center
The Oreck Clean Home Center is
home to the famous Oreck XL® Upright vacuum. You’ll also
find a whole range of great Oreck cleaning products – from
the Oreck Air Purifier and the Oreck Rince-A-Matic Steemer
to vacuum bags, belts, small appliances, accessories and
cleaning supplies. Oreck Clean Home Center also offers expert repair and service on ANY brand vacuum, small appliance, sewing machines, lamps, shavers and power wheel toys
and it’s always a FREE estimate. Oreck Clean Home Center
offers legendary customer service; converting ordinary customers into lifetime customers. No matter what you need to
get the job done, we’ve got the perfect cleaning product for
you and your home. Stop by and visit us at: 11300 E. South
St., Cerritos, 562.924.5200. Happy Holidays from Oreck!
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CANDIDATES
FORUM
John Meinert
Financial Advisor
13334 South Street
Cerritos, CA 90703
Office: 562-809-9580
Fax: 888-759-8107
john.meinert@edwardjones.com
www.edwardjones.com
Cerritos City Council
California Insurance License Number:
OC24309
TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2011
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Live broadcast begins at 7:00 pm sharp
Cerritos City Hall - Council Chambers
18125 Bloomfield Ave. - Cerritos
PLEASE BE OUR GUEST
The event is free and open to the public
Sponsorship Opportunities are Available:
Event Sponsor: $100
CST # 2057620-40
4146 Woodruff Ave.
Lakewood, CA 90713
Phone: 562/627-9800
Fax:
562/627-9801
Leigh Clausen
lclausen@gbbanker.com
Vice President & Regional Manager
www.gbbanker.com
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Cerritos Regional Chamber of Commerce · 13259 E. South Street · Cerritos, CA 90703
phone: (562) 467-0800 · fax: (562) 467-0840 · chamber@cerritos.org · www.cerritos.org