City of La Mirada 99 Cents Only Store Grand Re

City of La Mirada
SUMMER 2014
The La Mirada Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit 501(c)6
membership based organization led by a Board of Directors. The
Chamber is dedicated to local and regional economic development as
well as enhancing the La Mirada community.
The Chamber’s network of partners, including business owners,
professionals, and business representatives of small and large
businesses, strive to create and promote a climate where businesses
can operate in a productive and profitable manner. This is
accomplished through the creation of networking and promotional
opportunities that makes it possible for members to share and
promote their business to one another and the public.
“Joining the La Mirada Chamber of Commerce is a great way to
gain new business prospects, be an active part of your community,
and learn more about ways to advertise your business,” says
Chamber President Octavio Duran.
Benefits of being a member of the Chamber include ribbon
cutting ceremonies for business grand openings, monthly membership
meetings, mixers, website promotional opportunities, social events
and participation in community events.
For more information, visit lamiradachamber.org, call (562) 9021970, or email president@lamiradachamber.org.
Starbucks Honored for its
Community Work
Starbucks was recognized by the City Council for its long history
of community involvement and volunteerism. Mayor Larry Mowles
presented the certificates to Store Managers Kimberly Hammond and
Monica Hernandez during a recent City Council meeting.
Since opening its first La Mirada store in 1999 along Imperial
Highway, and a second store along Rosecrans Avenue in 2006,
Starbucks has sponsored various City events and programs by providing
complimentary refreshments, supplies, and volunteers for the Polar
Bear Plunge at Splash!, the Mother-Daughter Tea, and Chili Holiday
Celebration. Starbucks also sponsors Café on the Green, a nutrition
program for seniors at the La Mirada Activity Center.
La Mirada Starbucks employees also took part in a clean-up effort
at Frontier Park through the City’s Helping Hands program.
Local businesses interested in being recognized through the
Business Recognition Program are encouraged to contact the Economic
Development Team at (562) 943-0131.
99 Cents Only Store Grand Re-Opening
The 99 Cents Only Store located on 14540 Leffingwell Road held its
Grand Re-Opening Ceremony on Aug. 7 to celebrate a number of store
improvements, including higher shelves and better deals on products.
Mayor Larry Mowles and Council-member Andrew Sarega presented
Store Manager Edwin Martinez with a plaque commemorating the event
and took part in the ribbon cutting ceremony.
The store held a number of special giveaways for the first several
hundred customers who attended the re-opening, including scooters,
coffee makers and flat screen televisions, all for only 99 cents each.
Founded in 1982, 99 Cents Only Stores emphasize quality namebrand consumables, priced at an excellent value. More than half of the
company’s sales come from food and beverages, including produce, dairy,
deli and frozen foods, along with organic and gourmet foods.
Crossroads Center
Renovation Nears
Completion
Completion of the redeveloped Crossroads Shopping Center is
drawing near. Since 2011, the Center has been under renovation, which
has resulted in a new layout, new businesses, facade improvements, and
upgraded landscaping and lighting.
Businesses such as Walgreens and Walmart Neighborhood Market
have opened and serve as the Center’s anchors. Jersey Mike’s Subs has
announced it will be opening a new location adjacent to the Walmart
Neighborhood Market. The new restaurant will be under construction
this fall and will be a welcome addition to the Center. Additional spaced
are expected to be filled by casual dining eateries and other commercial
uses including Wabba Grill, Menchies Yogurt, State Farm, H+R Block, and
Super Cuts.
All of the improvements were completed by the private property
owner. The design of the Center is in keeping with the development
standards of the Imperial Corridor Specific Plan.
SBA Loan Changes Offer
Greater Access to Financing
The U.S. Small Business Administration made two significant changes
to the 504 and 7(a) loan programs this past April in an effort to make it
easier for more businesses to qualify for affordable financing.
The first change is the elimination of the personal resource test, which
has generally restricted high-net-worth individuals from participating in
an SBA loan. This change acknowledges the fact that many businesses
struggle to find financing and that such loans play an important role
in purchasing necessary equipment, making building improvements, and
investing in other capital needs.
The second change, which only affects the SBA 504 loan, extends the
time period business owners are allowed to justify expenditures already
invested in a project. The rule capped eligible costs within a nine-month
window before approval of the loan. Now, businesses can roll eligible
expenses that were incurred beyond nine months into their financing
package. This allows business owners who must make quick decisions
regarding capital investments to take action before their SBA 504 loan
is fully approved. Some restrictions apply; a local Certified Development
Company (CDC) can help ensure upfront capital investment costs can be
recouped through this type of loan.
Fore more information on the 504 and 7(a) small business loan
programs, visit sba.gov/loanprgrams or call the Los Angeles District Office
at (818) 552-3201.
La Mirada welcomes the following new businesses:
Shop! See! Splash!, the shop La Mirada campaign, is going on
now! For every $300 shoppers spend in La Mirada through December
31, they can redeem their receipts for a $5 voucher valid toward the
purchase of Splash! or Theatre tickets, as well as recreation classes at
City facilities. Shoppers can redeem up to $2,400 in receipts for a
maximum of $40 in vouchers. Some restrictions apply.
The last day to redeem shopping receipts is January 16, 2015.
Call (562) 943-0131 for more information.
Smartmed
14754 Beach Boulevard
Skin Manager USA
14808 Beach Boulevard
One Way Delivery
15607 Heron Avenue
Top Hay, LLC
15210 Desman Road
DRB America, Inc.
16811 Knott Avenue
BaronHR
14747 Artesia Boulevard #1F
Life Sines
14700 Firestone Boulevard #110
QMBR
16700 Valley View Avenue #150
Frontier Medical, Inc.
14241 Firestone Boulevard #37
Wheel and Tire Distributors
14355 Macaw Street
Juan Pollo #14
15845 Imperial Highway
Edu4U Counseling
14752 Beach boulevard #202
City of La Mirada, 13700 La Mirada Blvd., La Mirada, CA 90638 www.cityoflamirada.org