Redlands Chamber of Commerce

FEB 2012 – ADA bill will soon be in front of Senate Judiciary Committee

Redlands Chamber — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:23:54 +0000

Senator Dutton’sADA“Fix it” bill, sponsored by the Redlands Chamber of Commerce, will soon be in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee a critical time that will either allow the bill to move forward or have it killed once again.

The Redlands Chamber has taken an aggressive role in notifying chambers up and down the state of the significance of the bill and pleading with members of those chambers to contact the Committee Senators to urge them to pass the bill to the floor.

As the lead agency the chamber has heard from a number of businesses from San Francisco to San Diego, Auborn to Arcadia, Big Bear to Brea and many more cities and towns where business have been attacked by ill intended attorneys capitalizing on loop holes in the ADA laws.

The Americans with Disabilities Act and Chapters 11A and 11B of the California Building Code are landmark documents intended to allow people access to more places than ever before and provide an increased independency in everyday life.

For more than 10 years a handful of attorneys and individuals have found a way to make an easy profit under the guise of protecting the rights of the disabled. This is a nationwide epidemic that has taken on steam in the past year. An attorney will find a business with one or more deviations from the regulations, and file suit on behalf of a plaintiff for damages. These deviations can be something as simple as a sign mounted at the wrong height. In some cases the plaintiff never sees the property in question. The strategy is based on the fact that it is usually less expensive to pay a negotiated settlement than to defend the charge.

The average settlement is now up to $4,500 dollars and is still on the rise.
Over the years this practice has resulted in millions of dollars for attorney fees inCaliforniaalone.
Small business who do not have the resources to defend themselves are the targets. Some have closed their doors as a result.
Multiple visits to a property by a plaintiff can result in multiple claims.

The Redlands Chamber needs YOUR HELP …. As soon as the bill has been introduced an effort to flood the Judiciary Committee with pressure to move the bill forward will be launched. Your letters, emails and phone calls to those Senators will be essential to make that happen. When you see the ALERT email from the Chamber requesting action please take a minute to send the sample letter that will be attached, make the phone call and send the email. Please be a part of change in the State ofCalifornia.

FEB 2012 – Lehmann passes gavel at Annual Installation Dinner

Redlands Chamber — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:22:37 +0000

Past President Peter Lehmann, Krikorian Premier Theatres turned over the reigns of the Chamber to Paul Barich, Barich and Associates at the Annual Installation Dinner and Civics Award Ceremony. Fire Fighter William Dye III was presented with the Fire Fighter of the Year Award and Sergeant Mark Hardy was awarded the Police Officer of the Year Award. Man of the Year went to Gene Hinkle and Woman of the Year was presented to Shelli Stockton.

FEB 2012 – Redlands Chamber launches new Shop Redlands Campaign

Redlands Chamber — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:21:06 +0000

Chamber President Paul Barich announced a new Shop Redlands campaign at the Chamber’s Annual Installation Dinner. In an effort to encourage customers to Shop Redlands First this year the Chamber will initiate a campaign that will be fun and fruitful for all the businesses inRedlandsespecially Chamber members.

Each month the Chamber will offer a prize valued at $100 or more. Shoppers will be encouraged to bring original receipts fromRedlandsbusinesses showing purchases of $25 or more to the Chamber office. The date on the receipt must reflect the date of the month of the drawing. The receipts will be signed by the Chamber staff and exchanged for a ticket… the customer will fill out address and phone number and the ticket will be placed in a bowl to be a part of the month end drawing. If the receipt is from a Chamber member the customer will get two tickets (Chamber members can be found on the Chamber’s website).

At the end of the month a drawing will take place for the $100 prize. The winner will be announced on the Chamber’s website, in an email blast and in the Redlands Quarterly Magazine Chamber page. The winner will have 48 hours to redeem the prize. If the prize is not redeemed within 48 hours a second drawing will take place.

‘We are kicking off the program in February and the first prize will be a $100 gift certificate to Joe Greensleeves.” Said Barich, “We want to encourage residents ofRedlandsto thinkRedlandsfirst when they are shopping and what better way to do it than rewarding them with prizes?

Keeping our dollars in town, supporting our local businesses, keeping our tax dollars in town pays off for all of us, so save those receipts and take them to the Chamber office to be eligible to win a spectacular prize each month.” Check the Chamber’s web site to see what prize is offered and who won each month…… and let’s get shopping. For more information about the Shop Redlands Campaign call the Chamber office at 793-2546, or visit www.redlandschamber.org.

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FEB 2012 – President’s Message – by Paul Barich

Redlands Chamber — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:19:32 +0000

By; Paul Barich, President, Redlands Chamber of Commerce

What a great year 2012 is going to be! We have a great Board of Directors a super staff and some great programs. The Shop Redlands First campaign has a new twist. When you shop at aRedlandsor Chamber Member business bring in your receipt (valued at $25 or more) for an opportunity drawing ticket (chamber members entitles you to two tickets) for a $100 gift certificate. Each month we will have a new drawing.

The Young Professionals Network is hosting an event next Thursday February 9th at 6:00 pm at Redlands Empire Bowl. This is a great networking event for the Chamber members ages 21 – 40. This dynamic group full of energy and excitement, I would recommend anybody in this age group to join in on the fun. Larry Pyle, Vice President of Security Bank will be the Keynote Speaker and will be sharing his expertise in financial management during the “Mixinar”.

I want to thank all of our members for your continued support and remember to shop Redlands First.

Thank you,

FEB 2012 – Chamber now offers advertising on website and e-newsletter

Redlands Chamber — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:18:02 +0000

As the Chamber continues to improve its communication systems through web presence and electronic news delivery, new and affordable advertising venues have opened up.

The Chamber’s website Redlandschamber.org is the site that visitors, residents and members go to find out what’s happening in town. It’s the host to the Chamber Calendar as well as the Community Calendar. It provides current and critical business information. It directs visitors to tourist destinations and offers detailed economic development information. It hosts a membership directory that links chamber members to their websites providing instant contact to their products and services.

The e-newsletter, Redlands Chamber NOW is delivered via email and posted on the website. It conveys relevant business news, showcases local businesses promotes shopping inRedlandsand serves as an out reach to the business community.

Both now offer advertising opportunities that will provide maximum visibility for minimum investment. Your logo will be highly visible on the website and linked directly to your website driving customers immediately to you. You can also advertise in the e-newsletter and have readers land on your website in front of your product or service. You can bundle a package and advertise in both for a discounted packaged price.

To learn more about the new advertising opportunities available call Jan at 793-2546. Space is limited, so call before it’s sold out.

FEB 2012 – Labor laws developments for the California employers

Redlands Chamber — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:16:52 +0000

by Mark C. Edwards, Esq., Mirau, Edwards, Cannon, Lewin & Tooke, Redlands

With the coming of 2012, Employers inCaliforniaare faced with a number of new laws, governing their hiring, employment and termination practices. Some are of minor consequence, or are of concern to only certain employers or industries. Others, however, are applicable to all or virtually allCaliforniaemployers. Those of broadest applicability are specifically discussed in this Article. As always, the careful employer will review their employment practices with their attorney to assure compliance with all legal obligations. With 2012’s changes, the cost of non compliance has gone up substantially.

Employment Use of Credit Reports

New California Labor Code, section 1024.5, places significant restrictions on the use of consumer credit reports in the employment context. For most employees or prospective employees, use of a credit report or information from a credit report for employment decisions is prohibited. Credit reports may still be used in certain situations, including:

Managerial positions;
Police officers and certain Department of Justice personnel;
Positions where the employee will have regular access to certain customer identity and credit information;
Positions where the employee will have certain control rights with respect to the employer’s and/or its customer’s money and bank accounts; and
Positions where the employee will have access to certain confidential information of the employer.

Where use of a consumer credit report is permitted, Section 1785.20.5 of the Civil Code requires the employer (or prospective employer) to give advance notice to the employee or prospective employee. Additionally, where employment is denied, in whole or in part because of the information in a credit report, additional notice must be given to the applicant, including identifying the agency supplying the credit data used in the decision.

New Written Notice Requirements:

Commencing January 1, 2012, a written notice containing specific information must be given at the time of hire to new employees. The new Wage Theft Protection Act of 2011 changed and added a number of provisions of the Labor Code. Among those new provisions, section 2810.5 requires a new employee be given, at the time of hiring, a written notice setting forth the following information: (i) the rate of pay and the basis upon which it is calculated, whether by the hour, shift, day, week, salary, piece, commission, or otherwise, and including rates for overtime compensation; (ii) dates of the employer’s regular paydays; (iii) the name of the employer, including any fictitious or “doing business as” names used; (iii) the physical address of the employer’s main office or principal place of business, and a mailing address, if different; (iv) the telephone number of the employer; (v) the name, address, and telephone number of the employer’s workers’ compensation insurance carrier; and (vi) any other information the Labor Commissioner determines should be added to the notice. The notice must be in the language the employer regularly uses to communicate with the employee. Fortunately, the State has made it easier by preparing forms to use for such notice, including forms in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Korean, and Tagalog. Those forms can be found at: www.dir.ca.gov/DLSE

Additionally, whenever any of the information required is to be included in that notice changes, an additional written notice must be given to all affected employees within seven (7) days of the change unless the change is only an increase in the rate of pay which is reflected on the employee’s pay stub.

There are certain employees exempted from these notice requirements, including “exempt” employees (those exempt from requirements of overtime compensation underCalifornialaw).

Classification as Independent Contractor

Not uncommonly, employers (and sometimes employees) seek to classify workers as independent contractors. Generally this is done to avoid the cost and complexity of tax payment, withholding and filing. However, under bothCaliforniaand Federal law, independent contractor status is disfavored and is not easily defended. Too often, an employer finds this out when an audit is conducted, and a far greater tax (and penalty) payment is incurred because the worker did not qualify legally as an independent contractor.

The potential cost of misclassification of an employee as an independent contractor just got significantly greater inCalifornia.

Effective as of January 1, 2012, an employer who “willfully” misclassifies an individual as an independent contractor is subject to a civil penalty of $5,000, to $15,000. Moreover, if that misclassification is part of a pattern of behaviors (i.e. multiple misclassifications) the penalty is $10,000 to $25,000 (Labor Code section 226.8).

Classifying workers as independent contractors has always been risky, and potentially very costly. The new law makes it all the more so. AnyCaliforniabusiness seeking to classify a worker as an independent contractor should obtain the advice of an experienced employment law attorney to assure that the classification is defensible under the law.

FEB 2012 – Citrograph Printing Co. celebrates 125 years of business in Redlands

Redlands Chamber — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:15:08 +0000

How many local businesses can celebrate 125 years of service to Redlands? Only one—Citrograph Printing Co., the oldest continuously running business in Redlandsand the oldest continuously running print house in California. Owners Al Hernandez and Ryan Bailey want their loyal customers and new friends to celebrate alongside them, with special events, exclusive 125th year merchandise and customer specials to be offered throughout the year.
The history
            A peek inside their storefront on State Street offers a glimpse of the company’s history. Portraits of the four former owners hang on the wall. A retired printing press sits near the window.
It all began more than one year before the city of Redlands became incorporated. Citrograph Printing Co. owner Scipio Craig founded the company and established the town’s first newspaper, “The Citrograph” in 1887. Though the newspaper presses stopped when Craig passed away, as he had planned, the printing side of the company has continued.
            The company operated in three different locations before it landed on State Street and has had six different owners. After his death, Craig’s family sold the business to Robert Hornbeck, who later sold it to employee Ernest Truesdail, who sold it to his employee Richard Caudle. His son, Richard Caudle, Jr., assumed the business in 1992. When he was ready to retire, he offered to sell the business to Bailey and Hernandez. Bailey was Citrograph’s graphic designer at the time. Bailey and Hernandez purchased the business in 2002.
Community service
            Caudle taught Hernandez much about doing business in Redlands, about how to go the extra mile for customers and how important it is to give back to the community.
It wasn’t long after buying the company that Hernandez and Bailey founded the Citrograph Scholarship Fund, providing scholarships to students at the University of Redlands.
            “We both made our way through school on our own, so we figured once we got established we would start a scholarship,” Hernandez said. “Four months after we bought the business, Richard died. That prompted us, and we thought, why wait? Let’s do something in memory of Richard.”
            The fund was founded in 2002 through the Redlands Community Foundation, a nonprofit liaison between donors and recipients. In 2003, the first scholarship was awarded to a University of Redlands student in the music program.
“That started us on the track. Now every year there will be a scholarship for music, graphic design and business at the University of Redlands, which was one of our company’s first customers.”
            In 2012, Hernandez and Bailey celebrate the 10th anniversary of both events they host annually to fund the scholarships—“Vintage Redlands”, a walking wine tour, and “For the Love of Food and Wine”, a dinner and wine pairing at Farm Artisan Foods.
The duo also serve on boards and committees, including the University of Redlands Town & Gown, Redlands Community Foundation, and Family Service Association of Redlands, and Redlands Sunrise Rotary to name a few.
Citrograph today
            Though the shop’s decor is reminiscent of days gone by, business at Citrograph includes 21st century printing services, promotional advertising, website design/maintenance/hosting and graphic design.
For more information, call 909-792-3901 or visit www.citrograph.com

FEB 2012 – Welcome New President’s Circle Members

Redlands Chamber — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:10:28 +0000

The Chamber welcomes new President’s Circle Members for 2012, ALTA VISTA CREDIT UNION, Alan Ricard; ARROW STAFFING, Jeff Thalmayer; BARICH & ASSOCIATES, Paul Barich; EADIE & PAYNE, David Thayer; EMERSON & FARRAR, Paul Emerson, GREGORY BRITTAIN ATTORNEY AT LAW, Gregory Brittain; MAUPIN FINANCIAL SERVICES, David Maupin; REDLANDS COUPON MAGAZINE & INLAND EMPIRE COUPON MAGAZINE Raymond Totten; YUCAIPA NEWS MIRROR/HIGHLAND COMMUNITY NEWS, Toebe Bush, PAUL FOSTER, KRIKORIAN PREMIERE THEATRE, Peter Lehmann

FEB 2012 – The Chamber thanks renewing members for their continued support

Redlands Chamber — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:07:31 +0000

The Chamber thanks renewing members for their continued support of the Chamber’s mission;

ABILITY COUNTS, INC.

Wayne Skinner

10390 Enterprise Drive

Redlands,CA 92374

Phone: 951-734-6595

www.abilitycounts.org

ALL-STAR ENGRAVING

Renie De Hoog

1094N. Wabash, Bldg 1

Redlands,CA 92374

Phone: 389-9988

www.allstarengravingredlands.com

AMERICAN MEDICAL GROUP

Dave Molloy

600Iowa

Redlands,CA 92373

Phone: 793-7676

www.amr.net

ARROYO INSURANCE SERVICES

Keith Moreland

1654 Plum Lane

Redlands,CA 92374

Phone: 792-8950

www.arroyoinsserv.com

BEAVER MEDICAL GROUP

Marianne Baldwin

2W. Fern Avenue

Redlands,CA 92373

Phone: 793-3311

www.beavermedicalgroup.com

BENCHMARK YOUNG ADULT SCHOOL, INC.

Jayne Selby-Longnecker

1971 Essex Court

Redlands,CA 92373

Phone: 888-999-3983

www.www.benchmarktransitions.com

BRASWELL’S COLONIAL CARE

Johannes Simanjuntak

1618 Laurel Avenue

Redlands,CA 92373

Phone: 792-6050

www.braswellshealth.com

BROWN, WHITE & NEWHOUSE, LLP

Jack Osborn

300 E. State Street, Suite 668

Redlands,CA 92373

Phone: 798-6179

www.brownwhitelaw.com

CARLSON CHIROPRACTIC

Leilani Carlson

529 Cajon Street

Redlands,CA 92373

Phone: 792-6050

COLDWELLBANKERREALTYCENTER

Ray Alexander

501W. Redlands Blvd, Suite A

Redlands,CA 92373

Phone: 748-5110

www.cbrealtycenter.com

COLTON-REDLANDS-YUCAIPA ROP

Stephanie Houston

1214IndianaCourt

Redlands,CA 92374

Phone: 793-3115 ext 102

www.cryrop.org

COSTCO WHOLESALE #478

Ethiam Lewis

1099 E. Hospitality Lane

San Bernardino,CA 92408

Phone: 478-5687

www.costco.com

COVENTRYPETRESORT & TRAININGCENTER

Deborah Salow

412 Tennessee Street

Redlands,CA 92373

Phone: 792-1163

CUTLERCHURCHINSURANCE SERVICES

Megret Olewiler

201 Cajon Street

Redlands,CA 92373

Phone: 307-8500

www.cutlerinsurance.com

DGA CONSULTING

Don Gee

1 E. Redlands Blvd

Redlands,CA 92373

Phone: 793-2546

EAST VALLEY ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS

Annette Coffey

1916 Orange Tree Lane, Suite 400

Redlands,CA 92374

Phone: 792-4818

www.eastvalleyaor.org

EMERSON & FARRAR

Paul Emerson

27 E. State Street

Redlands,CA 92373

Phone: 798-5888

www.emersonandfarrar.com

FREEMAN OFFICE PRODUCTS

Tim Derryberry

123 South “D” Street

San Bernardino,CA 92401

Phone: 387-1108

www.freemanop.com

GARDEN FRESH GOURMET PERSONAL CHEF

Diane Shimota

Redlands,CA 92374

Phone: 798-6449

www.mychefsite.com/gfgourmet

GOODWIN INSURANCE AGENCY, INC.

Glenn Goodwin

1806 Orange Tree Lane, Suite A

Redlands,CA 92374

Phone: 793-8118

www.goodwininsuranceagency.com

ICS INDOOR COMFORT SOLUTIONS

Alycia Yohe

2227 E. Florida Avenue #169

Hemet,CA 92544

INLAND EMPIRE CHAPTER CHILDHELP

Yoma Clewes

26284 Orchid Drive

Highland,CA 92346

www.childhelp.org

INLAND VALLEY BANK

Stephenie Shackelford

1200 California Street, Suite 240

Redlands,CA 92374

Phone: 583-9150

www.inlandvalleybank.com

JANET FLETCHER REAL ESTATE

Janet Fletcher

1910 Country Club Lane

Redlands,CA 92373

Phone: 793-3687

LAMAR ADVERTISING COMPANY

Amanda Buchholz

24541 Redlands Blvd

Loma Linda,CA 92354

Phone: 799-1010

www.lamar.com

LEONARD REALTY

Jack Leonard

6 N. Eighth Street

Redlands,CA 92373

Phone: 793-2436

LIEN T. TRUONG, DDS

Lien Truong DDS

37 E. Olive Avenue

Redlands,CA 92373

Phone: 793-4741

MESADESIGN HOUSE

Theresa Mesa

P.O. Box11288

San Bernardino,CA 92423

www.mesadesignhouse.com

MICHAEL REYNOLDS

Michael Reynolds

Redlands,CA 92373

Phone: 793-4757

MILLER ARCHITECTURAL CORPORATION

Carol Wiltgen

1177 Idaho Street, Suite 200

Redlands,CA 92374

Phone: 335-7400

www.miller-aip.com

PAYLESS SHOESOURCE DISTRIBUTION, INC.

Blanca Jimenez

25881 Palmetto Avenue

Redlands,CA 92374

Phone: 363-4223

www.payless.com

PCH ARCHITECTS, LLP

Greg Chapman

30 So. Center Street

Redlands,CA 92373

Phone: 792-7397

www.pcharchitects.com

PRIME LENDING

Nancy Kenny

1902 Orange Tree Lane

Redlands,CA 92374

Phone: 801-3510

www.primelending.com

REDLANDSANIMALHOSPITAL

Drs Hanson & Dusenberry

1093W. Colton Avenue

Redlands,CA 92374

Phone: 793-2909

REDLANDSAYSO

Ron Drake

P. O. Box8487

Redlands,CA 92375

Phone: 793-3402

www.ayso.org

REDLANDSFOOTLIGHTERS

Attention: Treasurer

1810 Barton Road

Redlands,CA 92373

Phone: 793-2909

www.redlandsfootlighters.org

REDLANDSLODGE 300 FREE & ACCPT MASONS

R. Tito Varias

131 Cajon Street, Suite 14

Redlands,CA 92373

Phone: 792-1656

www.redlandsmasoniclodge.com

REDLANDSSPINE & SPORT

Michael Donia, DC

219 E. Olive Avenue

Redlands,CA 92373

Phone: 793-2225

www.redlandsspineandsport.com

REDLANDSSUNRISEROTARY

Leon Fiske

Redlands,CA 92373

Phone: 793-1966

www.redlandsunriserotary.org

SACREDHEARTACADEMY

Angela Williams

215 South Eureka Street

Redlands,CA 92373

Phone: 792-3958

www.sha-redlands.org

STREIT & PETERS, CPA’S

David Streit

1175 Idaho Street, Suite 202

Redlands,CA 92374

Phone: 307-2323

www.streitandpeters.com

THEBLESSINGCENTER– JOSEPHS STOREHOUSE

Dr. Craig Turley

760 E. Stuart Avenue

Redlands,CA 92374

Phone: 793-5677

www.redlandsblessingcenter.org

THE OLD SPAGHETTI FACTORY

Avianna Homan

1635 Industrial Park Avenue

Redlands,CA 92374

Phone: 798-7774

www.osf.com

THEROCKFORDFOUNDATION-BURRAGEMANSION

Ellen Timothy

1205 W. Crescent Avenue

Redlands,CA 92373

Phone: 793-5251

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Jerry Fields

300 E. State Street, Suite 400

Redlands,CA 92373

Phone: 335-2137

www.ubs.com/team/msfc

VIRTUAL IMAGES UNLIMITED

Gracie Hernandez

1177 Idaho Street, Suite 100

Redlands,CA 92374

Phone: 388-1000

www.viu.com

YMCA OF THEEASTVALLEY

Ken Stein

500 E. Citrus Avenue

Redlands,CA 92373

Phone: 798-9622

www.ymcaeastvalley.org

FEB 2012 – The Redlands Chamber is proud to welcome new chamber members

Redlands Chamber — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:04:53 +0000

The Redlands Chamber is proud to welcome new Chamber members;

C-21 LOIS LAUER REALTY

Derek Lowe

1998 Orange Tree Lane

Redlands,CA 92374

Phone: 801-8115

Web Site: www.loislauer.com

D & T ENTERPRISES

Dick Larsen

Redlands,CA 92373

Phone: 800-1820

OFFICE OF ASSEMBLYMAN

MIKE MORRELL

Nathan Miller

10604 Trademark Pkwy, Suite 308

Rancho Cucamonga,CA 92879

Phone: 466-9096

ORANGEHILL REALTY-REDLANDS REALTORS

Lon Mapes

300 E. Citrus Avenue

Redlands,CA 92373

Phone: 307-1008

Web Site: www.redlandsrealtors.com

PATRICK & SONS ULTRA WASH

Patrick Ramos

Redlands,CA 92373

Phone: 335-1875

REDLANDSCOUPON MAGAZINE

INLAND EMPIRE COUPON MAGAZINE

Raymond Totten

Redlands,CA 92373

Phone: 951-778-9100

www.inlandempirecouponmagazine.com

WORKABILITLY IV@CAL STATE

UNIVERSITYSAN BERNARDINO

Lucas Cuny

5500 University Parkway

San Bernardino,CA 92407

Phone: 537-7755

Web Site: www.workabilityiv.csusb.edu