Temecula today - Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce
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Temecula today - Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce
Temecula today February 2007 VOL 33 NO 2 State of the City Address Presented by Mayor Chuck Washington Thursday, April 5 – Save The Date Mayor Chuck Washington The 2007 State of the City Address will take place Thursday, April 5 at Pechanga Resort & Casino. Mayor Washington will recap 2006 accomplishments and set our sights on projects for 2007. The event will begin at 7:30 AM with a breakfast buffet. The presentation will begin at 8:00 AM. Reservations are $35 per person or $450 for a corporate table of 10 guests. Thank you to our sponsors: Title: Countrywide Home Loans-Bel Villaggio Millipore Corporation Program Sponsor: Temecula Valley Bank Corporate Partner: 1st Centennial Bank Affiliate Sponsor: Abbott Vascular, San Diego County Credit Union, Paradise Chevrolet Cadillac, Rancon Group, The Law Offices of Rosenstein & Hitzeman, AAPLC For information on sponsoring this event please contact Jennifer at the Chamber or jennifer@temecula.org TVCC Partnership with the Friends of the Temecula Library The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that it is partnering with the Friends of the Temecula Library on a very unique project that will benefit you as a member of the Chamber and at the same time, help fill the shelves of our new Temecula Public Library with books that the entire community will enjoy. This project has been named Partners in Learning. Here’s how it works. You, as a Chamber member, select the general type of book, or books that you would like to have added to the shelves of the new library. You then select and amount that you wish to donate to The Friends of the Temecula Library and each book that is purchased with your donation will have a bookplate permanently attached to the inside of the book recognizing your contribution. You might want to choose a category that will appeal to a specific audience that would like to know more about your business. All donations are tax deductible. (continued on page 4) BURNHAM Real Estate Announces Merger with CDM Group, Inc. of Temecula Burnham Real Estate * ONCOR International, which ranks among the southwest’s leading providers of commercial real estate services with offices throughout Southern California and Nevada, announces that it has formally expanded into the Inland Empire through a merger with CDM Group, Inc. of Temecula. With the merger, CDM Group Inc. is being renamed Burnham-CDM Real Estate and becomes the largest full-service commercial real estate firm in south Riverside County and Temecula Valley. The Burnham–CDM Real Estate office is located at 31309 Highway 79 South, Suite 100, in Temecula. Their web address is www.burnhamrealestate.com. Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce 26790 Ynez Court • Temecula, CA 92591 in this Issue Member’s News pg 3 State-of-the art Public Library pg 5 Joan Sparkman Lifetime of Achievement pg 6 Get Motivated Seminar pg 7 Ribbon Cuttings pg 8 Temecula Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau pg 9 New and Renewing Members pg 10 Calendar pg 11 www.temecula.org A native to Fallbrook, Bill Atkins, PT, OCS established Rancho Physical Therapy of Temecula in 1984. Partners Greg Smith, PT, OMT, OCS and John Waite, DPT, OCS, joined him in 1990. All three share the same dedication to excellence in higher education and specialization certification. Rancho Physical Therapy is committed to providing a higher quality of care and outstanding customer service. Last year advertising was placed in the 2002 Temecula/Murrieta/ Lake Elsinore/Sun City Telephone Directory. Rancho Physical Therapy now receives more than 209 calls per month on a special telephone line that appears exclusively in this directory. “Our advertising program has been invaluable. It is an opportunity to show potential clients who we are and what we are about.” Bill Atkins, PT, OCS Partner Greg Smith, PT, OMT, OCS Partner John Waite, DPT, OCS Partner pg 2 Temecula Today | February 2007 For Information Call 800-543-3087 www.temecula.org Member News 26790 Ynez Court, Temecula, CA 92591 Phone: 951.676.5090 Fax: 951.694.0201 Email : info@temecula.org Mission Statement The mission of the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce is to promote the economic environment of all member businesses and by so doing will support the programs which preserve and improve the quality of life. Officers Chairman of the Board — Stan Harter. Reid & Hellyer, A Professional Corporation First Vice Chairman — Dennis Frank. AGK Group, LLC Second Vice Chairman — Kelly Daniels. Premier Marketing/Valley Events Secretary — Janet Beck, Beazer Homes Treasurer — Amy Minniear, Pechanga Development Corporation Past Chairman of the Board — Pamela Voit. Voit Management Directors Tomi Arbogast, Pacific Western Bank Nancy Austin, Austin-Brockett, LLC Tony Berardino, Cornerstone E & S Insurance Services Linda Bradley, Southwest Healthcare System Melody Brunsting, Melody’s Ad Works Bette Enderson. Artist Touch Art & Frame Studio Ron Guerriero, Edge Development, Inc. Isaac Lizarraga, Rancho Ford Lincoln Mercury Rusty Manning, A Grape Escape Balloon Adventure Martha Minkler, MJM Management Corporation Tom Paradis, The Press-Enterprise Karen Roberts, FireRose Communications, LLC. Bill Seltzer, Temecula Valley Golf School Donna Wilder, Mt. San Jacinto Community College Management Team Alice Sullivan, President CEO | Laura Turnbow, Chief Operations Officer Kimberly Freize-Uhler, Membership Director | Jodi Wenzel, Membership Coordinator Kimberly Adams, CVB Executive Director | Carrie Penny, CVB Assistant Director Melissa Holm, Special Events | Jennifer Malek, Special Events Lynn Collett, Resource Coordinator | Katie Edmonds, Resource Coordinator Emily Pully, Communications Director | Karen Ratkowski, Operations Assistant Jeremy Harris, Legislative Council | Janet Beauchamp, Visitors Center Committees Education Chair — Lynn Laing, California Coast Credit Union Legislative Council Chair — Dennis Frank, AGK Group, LLC Chair Elect — Roger Ziemer, Southern California Gas Company Membership Services Chair — Dan Brunell, Dearborn West, LLC Co Chair — Jan Gentry, Gentry Studio Co Chair — Adam Ruiz, AR Home Loans Direct, Inc. Co Chair — Julie Ngo, State Farm Insurance Business Development Resources Chair — Ginny Mulhern, Hi-Tek Dynamics Co Chair — Barak Berlin, Keller Williams Tourism/CVB Co Chair — Ginny Mulheren, Hi-Tek Dynamics Co Chair — Valarie Skovron, Skovron Design Special Events Chair — Patricia Whitney, Countrywide Home Loans Co Chair — Rose Kamppila, Mortgage IT Reserve Advertisement in the TVCC Monthly Newsletter Flyer insert advertising available in the monthly newsletter. Cost is $300 per issue or $250 for each 12 month commitment. Members provide the Chamber with 1,600 flyers and deadline is the 10th of the month prior. For more information on reserving your insert call 951.676.5090 Directory is Available The Membership Resource Guide & Directory guides include information on Temecula history, business growth sectors, calendar of events, quality of life, economic profile, entertainment, Tourism and business infrastructure. The directories also include winery, hot air balloon, resort, advertisements, membership listings and casino information. Stop by the Chamber today for your free copy or call us for delivery today 951.676.5090 New Networking Event – 5 Minute Networking 5 Minute Networking is the newest way to network with other business professionals. During the hour and a half event, you will have the chance to speak with at least 14 different individuals, one-on-one, in 5 minute increments. You can describe your respective business, exchange business cards, and pass on referrals. When you hear the bell, it’s time to move on to another table and meet someone new! This event is sponsored by and will be held at Callaway Vineyard & Winery on Thursday, February 8 from 4:30 to 6:00 PM. REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.5MINUTENETWORKING.COM When you register online you can request whom you want to meet! For questions call Membership Department at 951-676-5090. Cost is $25 for members, $35 non-members. Office Depot — Taking Care of Business Take care of your business by signing up and saving with the Temecula Valley Chamber Office Depot Program! Some of the great benefits of this program are a savings of up to 60% on office supplies and free next day delivery on orders of $50 or more. You can conveniently place your office supply orders by internet, phone or fax. For more information call the Chamber at 951-676-5090 or sign up online at www.temecula.org. Promote your business and help the Awards Gala Silent Auction Here is a tremendous opportunity to promote your business and benefit the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce in the process. Donate an item, service or gift certificate to the Chamber’s Silent Auction, held in conjunction with the 41st Annual Awards Gala that will be held on Saturday, February 24, 2007 at Pechanga Resort & Casino from 5:30 p.m. to Midnight. Your contribution will be recognized in the printed silent auction program and also be listed on signage at the silent auction area, viewed by all 800 guests in attendance. For information on how your business can be recognized, call 951-676-5090 or email Melissa@temecula.org. Publication Graphic Design Justin Lawler, justinlawler.net Deadline for text is the 5th of the preceding month, and deadline for inserts is the 10th of the preceding month. Members wishing to submit articles, upcoming events, or member news items for upcoming issues of Temecula Today!, please submit via fax 951.694.0201, attn: Alice Sullivan. Flyer insert: To reserve space for including an insert, please call Alice Sullivan at 951.694.5090 The opinions and views expressed in Temecula Today! are those of the writer or person interviewed and are not necessarily those of the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerece, its Officers or Board of Directors, the editor, or the advertisers in Temecula Today! The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerece endorses no person, political candidate, or opinion unless specifically stated. The publisher accepts advertising on the condition that at no time shall the publisher’s liability exceed the cost of space involved, and the publisher Temecula Today | February 2007 pg 3 Member News Altura Credit Union and Its Affiliate, Auto Expert, Both Win Silver in 2006 California Awards for Performance Excellence (CAPE) The California Council for Excellence (CCE) has named Altura Credit Union and its affiliate company, Auto Expert Brokers of America, LLC, as separate Silver-level award recipients in the 2006 California Awards for Performance Excellence (CAPE) program. CAPE is the state-level affiliate of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. This is the third time Altura has been recognized with a CAPE Award; the first for Auto Expert. The CAPE award emulates the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Program at the state level by recognizing California organizations that demonstrate continuous improvement and superior performance in seven key business areas, including: leadership, strategic planning, customer and market focus, measurement/knowledge management, human resources, process management and business results. Companies are awarded Gold, Silver and Bronze level awards. “This recognition of both Altura and Auto Expert is a high honor for everyone in our organization,” said Mark Hawkins, CEO and president of Altura. “We pride ourselves on striving to deliver excellence in every aspect of our business and this award validates our effort and success at achieving that goal. Every one of our employees should be proud of this accomplishment.” Auto Expert President Jennifer Binkley said, “The California Award for Performance Excellence is a tremendous honor. The application process compared Auto Expert against standards that define world class organizations. As a small company of 23 employees, we are especially proud of this recognition. Our dedication to delivering a warm and positive auto-purchasing experience to every member, every time is acknowledged by the award.” “ The California Award for Performance Excellence is a tremendous honor. The application process compared Auto Expert against standards that define world class organizations. For more information on either company, visit www.Alturacu.com or call 1.888.883.7228 or www.autoexpertonline.com or call 1.800.359.4567. Stones Unlimited, Inc. Expands into the Temecula Valley Stones Unlimited, Inc., a family owned and operated natural stone design center and showroom which has served San Diego over 13 years, is expanding with a new location in the Temecula Valley. We have the expertise to help you design, fabricate and install creative, natural stone products on time and within budget. We also carry many specialty lines such as glass tiles, mosaics and porcelain tiles to name a few. To check out our showroom online go to www.stonesunlimited.com Come visit our new showroom at 26525 Jefferson Avenue in Murrieta. Or stop by our original location in San Diego at 6080 Miramar Road, Suite 100. A Children’s Gym is for sale JW Tumbles, located at 31725 Hwy 79 South in Temecula is a tumbling / gymnastics gym for children ages 4 months to 9 years. This gym is a franchise with training available for new owners in San Diego. It is the only gym of its kind on the South side of Temecula and needs an owner/operator to make it the huge success it can be. Interested parties are to contact Michele Telis at 951795-9828. Asking price is $100k. pg 4 Temecula Today | February 2007 Learning Digital Photograpy Workshop to be held on Saturday, March 10 Temecula Valley’s award winning photograph reveals how to maximize your digital camera investment and will give you the tools to produce professional quality images. All aspects of photography will be covered, from digital capture, processing, posing tips, to lighting techniques. You will “learn by doing” through demonstrations and classroom workshops. Learning about camera settings such as auto mode, f/stop, shutter speeds, depth of field, ISO, control of motion and principles of lighting guaranteed to improve your photography. Topics will include: • • • • • • • • Fundamentals of using your digital camera Composition techniques Using natural light, artificial light and reflectors Live demonstrations Hands on workshops – learn by doing Posing Adobe Photo Shop Q&A — Jennifer Binkley Auto Expert President ” TVCC Partnership (Cont.) The more you donate, the more books will be purchased and placed on the shelves. The bookplates will show you as a donor. This project is a great way to show the citizens of Temecula that you and the Chamber support them, the library, and learning! Each donor will be recognized on the websites: www.friendsofthetemeculalibrary.com www.temecula.org A listing of all donors will be posted at the Friends of the Temecula Library Book Store in the new library. This list also will be made available at events of the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce. An annual mixer will held at the new library beginning April 18, 2007, honoring all donors and recognizing those who have made significant contributions throughout the year. For more information contact Grace Mellman at (951) 302-1257 Saturday, March 10, 2007, 9:00 AM TO 4:00 PM Pechanga Resort & Casino 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula www.dpschoolofphotography.com or call 951-693-0500 fee: $89 includes class materials and guide www.temecula.org City of Temecula Full size color logo available in the following file formats: TPLlogo4C.eps TPLlogoPMS.eps TPLlogo4C.tif TPLlogo4C.jpg Temecula Public Library Hours Monday - Thursday: 10am-9pm Friday: 10am-6pm Small size color logo available in the following file formats: TPLlogosm4C.eps SaturdayTPLlogosmPMS.eps & Sunday TPLlogosm4C.tif 1pm-5pmTPLlogosm4C.jpg Location 45981 Classic Way Temecula, CA 92592 � 951-695-2662 - Voice & FAX � 951-551-4834 - Cell � robbieadkins@adelphia.net � www.adkinsconsult.com 30600 Pauba Rd. Temecula, CA 92591 (951) 693-8900 www.temeculalibrary.org Temecula Celebrates new State-of-the-art Public Library A Place to Learn; A Place to Explore; A Place to Discover December 14th marked the joyful grand opening celebration of the new $18 million, 34,000 square-foot Temecula Public Library. The beautifully designed facility is located at 30600 Pauba Road. Overlooking the Ronald Reagan Sports Park, this location offers a wonderful panoramic view of the city. This new library is the largest library in the Riverside County system. We encourage our local businesses and their employees to utilize the library as it provides various types of business and research information. Businesses have reported that the library contributes to the success of their businesses and having access to a public library provides a positive impact on their operations. Business owners can save money by getting information (economic data, government regulations, legal and technical information, as well as information on management, marketing and sales) from the library. Over 80,000 books can be found with a core collection of business oriented materials that is currently available and will continue to be expanded. One of the many highlights of this building’s design is the incorporation of state-of-the-art technology, including 60 public high speed Internet access computers. The fiber optics connection installed by Verizon allows internet users to surf at light speed. The Temecula Public Library has a large community room with over 2,000 square feet. This space accommodates 200 people in lecture style and will allow for special events, programs and large civic meetings. The Community Room is equipped with video-conferencing and webcasting capabilities to enhance educational, cultural and commerce goals well into the 21st century. A small kitchen adjacent to the community room is available for catered services. Other features which make the library attractive to local businesses include the Grace Mellman Heritage Room which provides an ideal place to hold board meetings of groups up to 12 people. Portable teleconferencing equipment is available and can be moved from room to room. The library serves as a community center as well as an information and technology center bringing people together for various purposes including meetings, book discussion groups, and special events. One of the first programs offered includes Temecula Reads! This is a program enjoyed by many cities where, for a brief period, residents all read the same book at the same time. The Friends of the Temecula Library has chosen Ray Bradbury’s book, Fahrenheit 451 as our winter read. The program will run from January 14 through through March 18th when there will be a “Final Say” about the book by some special guests. All residents of Temecula are invited to take part in these discussions as well as many other scheduled group discussions during the two month time period. For more information, please call 951-302-1257. The new Temecula Public Library is certainly a great asset to our community and we are delighted to see its opening! Temecula Today | February 2007 pg 5 A Lifetime of Achievement for Joan Sparkman If you live in the Temecula Valley, you more than likely have heard the name Joan Sparkman. If you haven’t met the lady, then maybe you’ve driven down one of the three streets named after her in the Valley or dropped your child off at Sparkman Elementary. In the almost forty years Joan and her husband Will have lived here, Joan has made her mark on the community. As Joan and Will began to raise their children in Temecula, John decided to get more involved with education and was elected as a member of the school board. At that time, the district was in its infancy and there was much planning to be done. The board had to envision the future of Temecula and plan for its growth and education needs. They determined the size of lot needed for each school and then worked with developers to purchase plots in future communities. And today, more than 30 years later, the school district has just used the last of these plots of land. Joan Sparkman, Temecula Valley Bank “ You must set goals and keep moving when challenges arise. If you’re going to take something on, you must follow it through to the end — Joan Sparkman ” This is just one story of many about Joan and the countless projects she has been involved with. This is why Joan was honored by the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce in 2005 with the Lifetime Achievement Award. This is a special honor the Chamber only elects to award when someone really stands out in the community; someone with good character, whose longevity of volunteerism and dedication to the community shines bright. “Temecula is full of people with a vision for the future,” said Joan. “How I’ve accomplished things in the community is not by myself, the people you gather around you are the most important thing.” “You must set goals,” continues Joan. “And keep moving when challenges arise. If you’re going to take something on, you must follow it through to the end.” In the city of Temecula, if Joan Sparkman calls, you take that call. When asked how a person achieves this type of clout in a community Joan answered, “Time.” “To be respected, you must prove you are dependable,” said Joan. “Knowledge is never fast, it takes time and patience.” Taking time and patience to see something through to the end is also how Joan makes her garden grow. Gardening has been a long time passion of Joan. She remembers teaching Sunday school and on the first day having her students plant a white bean. Each week they would eagerly come into class to see how their plant had grown. She enjoyed teaching the children that if you continue care and nurture for something, it will grow. Joan Sparkman is a remarkable woman. Her love for her family and community has helped shape Temecula into the model city it is today and made it the envy of many growing communities. Joan has no intension of slowing down, her involvement for the new year include the hospital project on the 79 South, and expansion of the Rancho Springs Hospital, developing an education center, the Inland Valley Expansion and the Western Center for Archaeology and Paleontology in Hemet. Joan is the Senior Vice President of Community Relations at the Temecula Valley Bank. She and her husband Will have been married 54 years. They have 2 children, 2 grandchildren and 1 great-grandson. Thank you for your continued support. (Gold Member: Paradise; Chevrolet Cadillac) Founding Benefactors Platinum Level Abbott Vascular, Pechanga Resort & Casino Gold Level Paradise Chevrolet Cadillac, Southwest Healthcare Systems Temecula Valley Bank Silver Level Community Little Book, Pacific Western Bank Silver Members Southern California Gas Company The Law Offices of Rosenstein & Hitzeman, AAPLC pg 6 Temecula Today | February 2007 Interested in becoming a member of the Chairman’s Elite Circle? Contact the Chamber at 951.676.5090 or info@temecula.org www.temecula.org Member Events & News M o t i va t i o n ! I n s p i ra t i o n ! C a re e r S k i l l s ! We a l t h - B u i l d i n g ! Wednesday, February 14, 8:00 AM – 4:45 PM- Ipay Center, San Diego Location GET MOTIVATED SAVE! SAVE! SPECIAL – YOU and your entire office are entitled to attend this spectacular day of training, inspiration and motivation for a total investment of only $49. Not $49 per person, but per office. 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Call immediately to take Temecula Today | February 2007 pg 7 Two Minute Networker Chase Payment Solutions Rhonda Sher John Wilcox 40575 Cal Oaks Rd, D2 #286 Murrieta, Ca. 92562 18301 Von Karman Ave. Ste. 910, Irvine, Ca. 92612 (951) 894-7765 (949) 553-2660 (949) 553-2664 Downey Savings & Loan Family First Mortgage Carmella Tulimero Jeff Smith 33145 Hwy 79 South Temecula, Ca. 92592 43391 Business Park Dr. Suite C4, Temecula, Ca. 92590 (951) 303-2010 (951) 303-2059 (951) 296-7533 (951) 699-3005 Gentry Studio Grins 2 Go On Location Jann Gentry 26305 Jefferson, Suite A Murrieta, Ca. 92590 (951)445-4055 (951)445-4069 (951) 674-7312 (951) 710-6697 Loma Vista Bed & Breakfast Terri Pebley Connie & Karl Sweigart 37338 De Portola Rd. Temecula, Ca. 92592 33350 La Serena Way Temecula, Ca. 92591 (951) 302-7888 (951) 302-8332 (951) 676-7047 (951) 676-0077 Stones Unlimited TechZone Airbag Service 26525 Jefferson Ave. Murrieta, Ca. 92562 (951) 696-2414 (951) 696-2416 Temecula Today | February 2007 29416 Sun Harbor Court Lake Elsinore, Ca. 92530 Keyways Vineyard & Winery Heather DeSalvo pg 8 Mark Hays Audry Wyrick 41228 Via Cedro Murrieta, Ca. 92562 (951) 691-2164 (951) 691-2165 www.temecula.org Convention & Visitors Bureau Destination Marketing Tourism Improvement District and City Marketing Funds at Work… The Strategic Marketing plan that was revealed in December outlined specific target market media buys for 2006—2007. Here is a sample of some of the publications that the TVCVB will be advertising in, to increase brand awareness. Media Exposure Temecula, Ca — The Board of Directors of the Temecula Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau has approved a marketing plan that is projected to boost revenue at area hotels and motels by at least $4.7 million over the next five years. The projection was part of an 84-page marketing plan put together by Strategic Marketing Group of South Lake Tahoe that will serve as the blueprint for the bureau’s efforts to brand and market the Temecula Valley as a rich and diverse tourist destination for the estimated 25 million people who live in Southern California and the thousands of business travelers who flock to the region each year. • 1/4 page ad in the Meetings and Conferences Section of Metro Business Magazine—a quarterly supplement to the Inland Empire Magazine, which is distributed throughout the region to top businesses who regularly plan meetings. • 1/2 page ad in Association News Magazine; One of America’s most-read magazines for State and Regional Associations. • The TVCVB increased the size of advertisement in Westways Magazine. The original Ad was 1/6 of a page for 2005—2006 and, along with additional TID funding, the current running ad has increased to 1/3 of a page. Along with additional participating Temecula businesses placing concurrent ads, this should contribute to an increase in brand unity and brand recognition for the region. 1/3 page ad in the January 2007 Inland Empire • Magazine; One of the region’s premier publications. Our ad was featured along with a listing of sixteen different restaurants and eating establishments within Temecula, Murrieta and Lake Elsinore. “The plan clearly shows that a key priority for the Bureau is focusing on boosting tourism and convention business on weekdays. This will have a significant impact on the Valley’s lodging sector as well as other tourism partners,” said Denis Ferguson, 2007 TVCVB chairman. “None of this would have been possible without the support of the city, local lodging industry and countless volunteers who worked tirelessly on committees helping to set the stage for this marketing document.” The five-year revenue projection calls for more aggressive increases in occupancy and average daily rates in local lodging properties. Based on those assumptions, CVB marketing efforts would bring in an additional $4.7 million a year to Temecula Valley hotel and motel operators. That means for every $1 the bureau invests in marketing, $7.90 would return to the local lodging industry, the report said. The growth assumptions are very conservative and could understate actual performance of the region, explained Carl Ribaudo, SMG owner and founder. With most Temecula area rooms sold out during weekends, the Bureau plans to bolster midweek occupancy rates by targeting independent travelers interested in vacation getaways and group and business travelers who may not be aware that the Temecula Valley is a convenient destination that offers a wide range of activities. “...a 5 point increase in mid week occupancy could lead to approximately $2 million plus in lodging revenue alone,” the report stated. “This in turn should also stimulate demand and revenues for the other parts of the tourism economy within the greater Temecula Valley area.” The Temecula Valley Visitors & Convention Bureau is a non-profit organization that is the first in Inland Southern California to use a marketing assessment fees rather than taxpayer money to market the region. Strategic Marketing Group specializes in tourism marketing strategy development for the travel, recreation and hospitality industries. Since 1992, SMG has written more marketing plans for California visitor bureaus and destination marketing organizations than anyone else. Its founder and owner, Carl Ribaudo, has more than 15 years of experience in the travel and tourism industries. December Statistics Walk Ins...........................................................................1,158 Rooom Night Bookings.....................................................24 Phone Calls......................................................................2,010 Media Inquires.................................................................10 Meetings and Events DATE EVENT Thursday TVCVB Marketing Meeting February 8; 11:30am TVCVB/TVCC Conference Room Tuesday TVCVB Board Meeting February 13; 8:30am TVCVB/TVCC Conference Room Monday PRESIDENTS DAY HOLIDAY February 19 E-Mail Requests.................................................................128 FAM Tours/Tradeshows......................................................2 Mail Orders........................................................................2,030 Events & Festivals.............................................................1 2007 Annual Meeting Don’t miss our 2007 Annual Meeting on Thursday, March 15, 2007 at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater. Hear what the TVCVB has in store for 2007 and how tourism benefits just about every industry in the community. For more information, please contact the TVCVB at 888-363-2852 or info@temeculacvb.com. Temecula Today | February 2007 pg 9 New Members A Very Special Welcome and Thank You to our New Members Insurance – Supplemental Benefits Human Resource – Administrative Law Cabinet Makers Granite Aflac Tiffani Dayton 41690 Enterprise Circle N. Ste. 208 Temecula CA, 92591 (951) 972-6262 (951) 572-3727 American Cabinet Co Craig Edmonds 42166 Remington Ave. Temecula CA, 92590 (951) 296-3423 (951) 296-3424 Hotels/Motels Fairfield Inn & Suites Tony Husain 27416 Jefferson Ave. Temecula CA, 92589 (951) 587-9800 (951) 587-9819 Staffing Employers Advocates Susan Kist 43502 Calle Carlbana Temecula CA, 92592 (949) 370-6104 (951) 302-6318 Stones Unlimited Heather De Salvo 26525 Jefferson Ave. Murrieta CA, 92562 (951) 696-2414 (951) 696-2416 Concrete Coatings/Restoration Epoxy Pros Cheryl Good 45944 Paseo Gallante Temecula CA, 92592 (951) 506-4228 (951) 302-7518 Photography PWC & Associates Melinda Le Compte 43460 Ridge Park Dr. Ste. 200-I Temecula CA, 92590 (951) 719-8450 (951) 719-8439 Exclusive Image Studios Sharyn Harbison 27699 Jefferson S-202 Temecula CA, 92590 (951) 961-7711 (951) 698-2359 Staffing Accounting Next Staffing Corporation Melissa Salazar 41630 Winchester Road Suite D Temecula CA, 92590 (909) 598-9099 (909) 598-9098 Home Building Centex Homes Annie Powell 26281 Kobe Place Murrieta CA, 92562 (951) 302-5194 (951) 302-5198 Promotional Items J.D. Promotions Jason Hope 39545 Via Dominique Murrieta CA, 92563 (951) 675-9240 (951) 834-0301 Lucy Rudnicka, CPA Lucy Rudnicka 41971 Margarita Rd. #57 Temecula CA, 9251 (951) 693-5931 Mortgage Broadview Mortgage Nadine Valle 30295 Rogue Circle Temecula CA, 92591 (951) 757-9431 (951) 693-0149 Colleges/Universities Chapman University Rolando Regino 43517 Ridge Park Drive, Suite 100 Temecula CA, 92590 (951) 697-0111 (951) 653-5891 Restaurants Sala Thai Cuisine Victoria Takahashi 31333 Hwy 79 S. #130 Temecula CA, 92592 (619) 300-8791 (951) 926-0270 Restaurants Juice Bar Sarah Chang 27520 Ynez Rd. #D1 Temecula CA, 925 (213) 820-2112 Restaurants Milano’s Deli Chris Diven 32240 Hwy 79S B103 Temecula CA, 92592 (951) 491-0600 (951) 491-0601 Home Improvment Quality Custom Roll-Outs Robert LLoyd 3507 W. Stetson Ave. Ste 169 Hemet CA, 92545 (951 )652-8208 Private Investigations TD Freedman Investigations Tony Freedman Temecula CA, 925 (951) 678-7880 (951) 678-7882 Marketing The Border Agency Shannon Brown 2461 San Diego Ave. #201 San Diego CA, 92110 (619) 260-1700 (619) 260-1704 Advertising The Business Resource Connection Dione Moser 40485 Murrieta Hot Springs #286 Murrieta CA, 92563 (800) 762-1391 New Member Spotlight Joanna Quigley, founder of Accounting Outsource Solutions, is proud to announce the grand opening of her new office in Temecula at 41800 Enterprise Circle South, Suite F. “As a resident of the Temecula Valley since 1997, I have witnessed first-hand the enormous economic growth resulting in the need for our services. With over 20 years experience in accounting and business banking, I am very passionate about the work I do for my clients. My experience is diverse, working with start-ups and existing businesses spanning multiple industries,” comments Joanna. Accounting Outsource Solutions can assist small to mid-sized businesses with all aspects of accounting from software set- pg 10 Temecula Today | February 2007 up through financial statement preparation. By outsourcing accounting services, companies save money and alleviate the need to hire a full-time accounting manager to maintain their books. Accounting Outsource Solutions customizes their services to fit the needs of each individual business, whether it’s weekly, monthly, or quarterly accounting management. Accounting services are provided from their central Temecula office or yours, and they offer free local pick up and delivery of their client’s accounting records. Accounting Outsource Solutions offers many other services. For more information call 951-693-0090 or stop by their offices. Renewing Members Thank you to our renewing members. We encourage doing business with Chamber members… They care! Aerotek Commercial Staffing Altura Credit Union Anthony Steven Design, LLC Avalon Management Group Banco Popular Blood Bank of San Bernardino and Riverside, Cos. Calavo Growers Inc. Central Security Services, Inc Delyte’s Inc. Fine Foods Catered & Culinary Tours DW Appraisal Eagle’s Mark Embassy Suites Hotel - Temecula Valley Wine Country Ernie B’s FireRose Communications LLC Four Star Private Patrol, Inc. Garden Path Floral Designs, Inc. Global Health Ins. Marketing, Inc. Golden Office Trailers Inc. Hall’s Plant Nursery Hillcrest Academy Hoffman, Bev Hove Center For Facial Plastic Surgery AMC Impact Marketing & Design, Inc. Internet Search Marketing Jon Hoxter Insurance Agency Jones, H. Kimler La Cocina Bar & Grill Lander, David Markham Development Mgmt Group, Inc Metropolitan Water District of So. Calif. Mrs. Fields Cookies Old Town Coffee House O’Reilly Public Relations Outback Steakhouse Paula L. Wilson, Inc Preferred Lenders Corporation Professional Womens Roundtable Rancho California Water District Rancho Land Associates, Inc. Robert Harford, MD Inc. Dermatology Robinson Printing & Creative Media SB & O, Inc. Scarcella’s Italian Grill Securitas Security Services USA, Inc Signs By Tomorrow Strachota Insurance Agency Temecula Auto Wrecking & Towing Temecula Dental Group Temecula Information.com The AGK Group The Scotts Company The Valley Business Journal Timberlake Painting Windermere Real Estate www.temecula.org Sunday 19 18 25 12 11 (University of Redlands, 27270 Madison Ave, Ste 200) 12:00pm – Southwest California Legislative Council 26 Presidents Day Office Closed 5 4 Monday 6 27 20 Topic: Technology (Chamber) 12:00pm – Business Success Forum 13 Chamber member only (Chamber). 12:00pm – Power Networking Workshop. Tuesday 7 (BJ’s Restaurant, 26500 Ynez Road) 7:30am – Networking Breakfast 28 21 8:00am – Business Development Resource Committee Meeting (Chamber) 5:30am – Business Chamber Mixer. (Flooring America, 32835 Highway 79S Ste B) SBDC now at the Chamber** Valentines Day (Dark) 8:00am – Membership Committee Meeting. 14 www.iesmallbusiness.com Call (951) 781-2345 to register or go online 9:00am – 3:00pm SBDC Seminar; Get the tax facts. Wednesday February 2007 & 1 1:00 – 5:00pm SCORE Counseling* (Chamber) 22 7:30am – Chamber Board Meeting 1:00 – 5:00pm SCORE Counseling* 15 1:00 – 5:00pm SCORE Counseling.* (Callaway Winery) www.5minuteNetworking.com 8 4:30pm – 5 Minute Networking Register online 1:00 – 5:00pm SCORE Counseling.* Thursday Friday 23 16 9 2 24 17 10 3 41st Annual Awards Gala For more information call Jennifer or Melissa at the Chamber (Pechanga Resort & Casino) Saturday * SCORE Counseling To schedule a free consultation call (951) 676-5090 Free Expert Business Consultations. To schedule an appointment call (951) 781-2345 **SBDC now at the Chamber The Press Enterprise The Valley Business Journal The Californian Thank you to our Media Sponsors website: www.temecula.org. 676-5090, or check out our more information, call (951) unless otherwise noted. For Commerce, 26790 Ynez Court, Temecula Valley Chamber of Meetings are held at the MARK YOUR CALENDAR PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID TEMECULA, CA 92591 PERMIT NO. 28 26790 Ynez Court • Temecula, CA 92592 Change Service Requested