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March 2017 Claremont Chamber Event Collage
Click the image below to see the full-size collage of February's Claremont Chamber events! A special thank you to the sponsoring businesses shown bordering this collage that makes it happen!
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New Member Spotlight | The Upper House
Chef Andy Shih of newly opened The Upper House restaurant trained with several well-known Chinese chefs before moving to Southern California. He has been cooking his signature food for the last 28 years here in the United States. In his first years, stateside, he was the head chef of the beloved Chen's Sichuan restaurant in Thousand Oaks. Afterwards opening restaurants in San Diego and Riverside County.
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Member Testimonial | Shamrock Cleaning and Restoration
The Claremont Chamber has been beneficial with Shamrock reaching the residents and businesses of Claremont. Shamrock specializes in water damage and mold remediation, carpet, tile and grout, air duct and upholstery cleaning. We take pride in the service we provide and the relationships we have created in Claremont. We do business with the great hotels, Doubletree and Hotel Casa 425, a great auto dealership Toyota, a great Chamber of Commerce and many other businesses in town. We have been in many wonderful
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Thank You to this Month's Raffle Prize Donators!
A special thank you to our raffle prize donators for the month of February!
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Renewing Members!
Join us in celebrating this month's renewing chamber members!
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Getting to Know Your Board: Sam Pedroza
Get to know your Claremont Chamber Board member, Sam Pedroza!
Mayor Sam Pedroza
SoCalGas to Install up to 60 New Valves in 2017 to Enhance Pipeline System Safety
LOS ANGELES, February 16, 2017 — Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) today announced that it will upgrade or replace 50 to 60 pipeline valves in 2017 to further enhance the safety of its system. The upgraded valves will feature the latest technology that allow operators to control the valves from a remote location, or that automatically shut off the valve if a drop-in pressure is detected. The new valves will allow gas control operators to respond more quickly if gas flow needs to be shut off in an
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Foothill Gold Line Update: February 2017 Project Status Memo
In January, the Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority Board of Directors approved an updated project schedule for the 12.3-mile, six-station Foothill Gold Line light rail extension from Glendora to Montclair. The updated schedule is based on detailed constructability reviews conducted as part of the advanced conceptual engineering phase and a more extensive understanding that the next segment is really two major construction projects in one – first the freight and Metrolink relocation/reconstruction,
Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority
Tax Season Refund Myths
Resources @ Your Fingertips Tax Season Refund Myths
Lisa Hamilton – Stakeholder Liaison, IRS
March 2017 - Letter from the Chair
I’ll just start this newsletter by saying ‘Congratulations!’ For what now, to whom? Well, to all of us at the Chamber for creating a new event, the Best BET Bash, and pulling it off successfully! It is never easy to first come up with an idea for an event, considering all the ‘who-what-where-when’ questions that must be satisfied and then the actual stitching it all together. We had many fine individuals help in the stitching and vendors donating so that everyone who attended enjoyed the evening. We
Nikki Coulas
Best B.E.T. BASH was an Illuminating Success!
Claremont, Ca - Glitter and glamour illuminated the success of Claremont Chamber of Commerce’s first Annual Best B.E.T. Bash earlier in February! Claremont’s business community rallied to the cause of this grant program of the highest magnitude. Hosted by Claremont Chamber of Commerce at the Doubletree by Hilton, the event opened with fun and relaxation. Guests included representatives from the Claremont Unified School District, the City of Claremont, Hilda Solis’ 1st District Supervisor’s Office and many
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January 2017 Claremont Chamber Event Collage
Click the image below to see the full-size collage of January's Claremont Chamber events! A special thank you to the businesses sponsoring this collage to make it happen!
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A Special Thank You - Raffle Prize Donators
Claremont Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the following for the kind raffle prize donations:
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January 2017 - New and Renewing Members!
Join the Claremont Chamber in welcoming our new and renewing members to our family!
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February 2017 - Letter from the Chair
Happy Valentine’s Day to all of you, in this our shortest month made even shorter with a 3-day weekend thrown in for good measure! As I write this, we have yet to kick off the premier Best B.E.T. Bash held at the Doubletree Hotel. Big thanks to John over there for all the attention he gives to us in putting on our events! This evening out is filled with fine hor d’oeuvers, cocktails and networking. It replaces the golf tournament as the fundraiser we have relied upon to support our grant program for our
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Job Killer Bills Hurt Arbitration, Expand Avenues for Employment Litigation
Sacramento, Ca - January 27, 2017 Four bills the California Chamber of Commerce has identified as job killers early in the new legislative session hamper employers’ ability to manage their workforce effectively, discriminate against arbitration, expand employment litigation and mandate another leave of absence.
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Foothill Gold Line Update: Glendora to Montclair Update
Foothill Gold Line Update: Glendora to Montclair Update January, 27, 2017 - Claremont, Ca Ahead of the upcoming October groundbreaking, crews are out this week conducting geologic tests at key locations along the Glendora to Montclair extension to evaluate soil conditions. This work is part of the on-going effort underway to prepare the $1.3 billion project for construction, including finalizing the advanced conceptual engineering with our partner cities and other key stakeholders. The photos below show
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NEW Member Spotlight - Michael Negrete Photography
Michael Negrete Photography is a boutique portrait, wedding, and commercial photography studio. The studio has operated in Claremont for 20 years. His specialty is creating emotional portraits that capture the authentic personality of families, High School seniors, individuals and even animals. Their slogan is “Creating Art To Touch Your Heart.” Michael has an extensive background in commercial and advertising photography as well. We welcome Michael Negrete Photography to the Chamber!
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Claremont Chamber Gift Card Program Recap
Claremont Gift Card/Certificate Program Procedures Claremont Gift Cards are sold exclusively at the Chamber Office and only ACTIVE Chamber businesses may participate.
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Davello Photography - Holiday Photos!
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December 2016 Claremont Chamber Collage
Click the image below to see the full-size collage of Claremont Chamber's Holiday Boutique 2016! A special thank you to the businesses sponsoring this collage to make it happen!
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December 2016 - New and Renewing Members!
Join the Claremont Chamber in welcoming our new and renewing members to our family!
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New Employment Laws Infographic
The California Chamber of Commerce is presenting handy summaries of new legislation taking effect in 2017 that will affect the day-to-day operations of California employers.
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NEW Member Spotlight - Landa's Painting Co.
Landa's Painting Company is a new Claremont Chamber Member that is family owned and operated. Pedro Landa specializes in both interior and exterior painting for residents and businesses. You may see the Landa's Painting Company truck driving in your neighborhood. We pride ourselves on clean and detail-oriented perfection in our painting and drywall work. Estimates are free! We look forward to seeing you at the next Chamber event.
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Foothill Gold Line Update: End of Year Message
As the Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority reaches the end of 2016, there is much to celebrate. Looking back, we recognize the achievements of this past year. The successful opening of the Foothill Gold Line segment from Pasadena to Azusa in March, which brought ridership on the light rail system to historic highs. Completion of the Glendora to Montclair segment’s Advanced Conceptual Engineering draft documents in September; weeks ahead of the November passage of Los Angeles County’s Measure M which
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Restaurants Remember to Sign-Up TODAY!
Don't miss out - Sign up now for Claremont Restaurant Week coming this January! To take advantage of Visit California's statewide media push and advertising program, Claremont is participating in the January 2017 California Restaurant Month. Claremont Restaurant Week will run for 2 weeks from January 16th through the 29th and will be supported by a Claremont Tourism BID hotel special.
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January 2017 - Letter from the Chair
Happy New Year everyone! Did you take advantage of the many Holiday events and programs this town had to offer? Great stuff. Something for everyone!
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THANK YOU to our members!
We value these Members stepping up to the plate bringing their professionalism, expertise and creativity to partner with us making Claremont Chamber events shine!
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Celebrating Our New and Renewing Members!
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Claremont Chamber Village Venture 2016!
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Court Blocks Federal Overtime Rule
Last week, a federal court in Texas issued a nationwide preliminary injunction blocking the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) from enforcing the new federal overtime rule which was set to take effect on December 1. The federal overtime rule has been controversial, as it more than doubled the current federal salary level that must be met before an employee can be classified as exempt from overtime under one of the so-called white-collar exemptions (the executive, administrative and professional exemptions).
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Some Parts of New Federal Overtime Rule Don’t Apply in California - CalChamber Alert
Can California employers count bonuses and commissions toward the new federal salary requirement? Can employees in California be classified as exempt under the “highly compensated employee” exemption? No, and no. Neither of these two provisions of the new federal overtime rule—which raises the federal salary test for the executive, administrative and professional exemptions to $913 per week ($47,476 annually) effective December 1, 2016—apply to California employees.
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December Letter from the Chair
The Season of Lights is upon us! No matter how you celebrate these shortened days and longer nights, I hope you all have a happy time doing it. It was just Thanksgiving and now, Christmas and Hanukkah and Kwanzaa will fly right by us too. Please take the time to stop and savor friendships and loved ones, business associates and customers alike.
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Member Spotlight - Susie Guarrera | Outhouse Print & Promotional Products
Member Spotlight - Susie Guarrera | Outhouse Print & Promotional Products We would like to thank the Claremont Chamber for not only meeting but exceeding our expectations. We have belonged to numerous chambers in the area and currently only belong to one, the Claremont Chamber. Their steadfast commitment to serving the business interest of their membership is seen not only in its efforts to create networking opportunities but carries this commitment to developing relationships beyond the scheduled events
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Measure M Informational
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Claremont Chamber Month in Review - October 2016
Claremont Chamber of Commerce's Month in Review for October 2016.
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Congrats to Our New and Renewing Members!
Join Claremont Chamber of Commerce in welcome our new and renewing members.
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The Chamber Board Voted to Support Measure G
Measure G, developed after an extensive community outreach program, proposes a bond issue to perform a wide variety of maintenance projects at CUSD schools.
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Member Spotlight - Hathaway Vacations
Hathaway Vacations is a family owned and operated Travel Agency. We help you create experiences that turn into memories which are shared with family and friends, and will last for generations. We help you create DREAM VACATIONS! We are also part of World Travel Holdings, the world’s largest cruise agency and award-winning leisure Travel Company.
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Getting To Know Your Board - Michael Reis
Get an opportunity to know one of your Claremont Chamber Board Members in a new light and perspective!
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November Letter from our Chair
As I compose this November Newsletter, Village Venture has yet to happen, but I am certain it was a success! They always are and look very easy but they take an enormous amount of time, planning and precise execution to achieve that impression. Thanks to Maureen, Marlene and Jose for this year’s production. Volunteering was way down this year, (yeah, like my Newsletter nagging made any difference), but volunteering appears down in numbers for many events with as many reasons. Such is life!
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