Tacit Solutions, LLC has created LaunchPad301 a private business incubator in Redlands focused purely on launching entrepreneurial based startup companies throughout the Inland Empire in Southern California. The new business incubator is located at The RedlandsMill professional office suites in Redlands at 301 9th Street. The private „for-profit‟ business incubator will be operated by Tacit Solutions, LLC of Redlands and owned by a group of private investors from Redlands and Silicon Valley. The first 2,000 square feet of space allocation and facility support services are currently underway to house the initial 8 companies that will occupy the facility in 2012. The incubator facility space is being underwritten by John Mills, owner of The RedlandsMill.

LaunchPad301 provides hands-on business assistance, mentoring, formal training, along with seed funding and office space for up to four companies at a time through an intensive business accelerator program. Participants‟ have two entry points for the incubator program each year in either February or August. Each participating company accepted into the program is eligible to receive up to $25,000 in low-cost business consulting services, professional support, office space, and seed funding grants based on need and performance.

LaunchPad301 is geared to help innovative companies involved in creating new software or hardware applications for energy efficient designs, mobile internet applications, custom semiconductors and robotics. A company does not have to be focusing on high technology electronic products to enter into the incubator program. The local incubator management team is also interested in talking to innovative entrepreneurs for example, who may be developing revolutionary water purification techniques that can help bring clean water to all parts of the world for pennies a gallon. LaunchPad301 can also help existing companies‟ re-engineer earlier versions of their product to reach the critical stage of beta customer feedback for new vertical go-to- market strategies. . More detailed information will be available at www.LP301.com and at (909) 307- 1111 regarding the online application process.

The Chamber is on the road on foot, with a fun filled tasty way to treat yourself and your friends to the delectable delights of Redlands. Saturday October 8th more than a dozen restaurants will offer gastronomic epicurean gourmand to guests as they stroll from one establishment to another in downtown sampling specialties, delighting in sophisticated tastes and nibbling signature dishes. Restaurants that have signed on to date include, The Tartan, Benjarong, Briskets, Las Fuentes, and Joe Greensleeves.

Guests will purchase a ticket that will include a map and passport to each participating restaurant. Then off they go to taste and test until they can taste no more. At each restaurant they will have their prize passport signed making them eligible for a drawing at the end of the evening. The grand prize is a 42” flat screen TV, 1080 Dpi. Restaurants not located in downtown Redlands have partnered with host businesses allowing use of facility providing both with great exposure.

“I’ve seen similar events in other communities.” said Paul Barich, Chamber President Elect, who brought the idea to the Chamber. “I thought this would be a great way to showcase our businesses, get people out and on the streets downtown. Redlands has so much to offer this seems like a great way to draw attention to our unique features.”

Tickets for the event are $35, chamber members, $45 for non members. A limited number of tickets are available. To purchase tickets or to learn more about Redlands Chamber Cruisin‟ Cuisine call 793-2546.

August 18 (Thursday) Ambassador Meeting 8:00 AM Chamber Office

August 18, (Thursday) Rise n Shine Committee 4:00 PM Chamber office

August 23 (Tuesday) Business to Business Networking 12:00 Noon Chamber Office

September 1, (Thursday) Redlands Chamber LIVE 12:00 Noon Chamber Office

September 2 (Friday) Rise N Shine Redlands 7:00 AM Casa Loma Room, University of Redlands

September 7 (Wednesday) Government Review Committee 4:00 PM Chamber office

September 22 (Thursday) Business After Hours Mixer Las Fuentes Mexican Grill 336 No. Eureka, Redlands 5:00 – 7:00 PM $5 Prepaid, $10 at door, $10 Non Members

The magnificent Edwards mansion was built on Cajon St in Redlands, California in 1890. Ready-made plans were purchased by Mr. James S. Edwards, pioneer citizen and citrus grower, to build the fourteen room house. It took over one year to build the original salmon pink structure.

This prominent landmark on the Redlands landscape for many years was situated on a slight rise of ground from which one could see in all directions over the twenty acres of young orange trees surrounding it. The house was not at first used as a family home but was a boarding house for several years.

At a later date, J. S. Edwards and his family took up residence in the great Victorian relic. It was occupied by the Edwards family from that time on until the death of Mrs. Edwards in 1958. In 1967, Plymouth Village acquired the house and used it for office headquarters for six years. In 1973, the developers of the Edwards Mansion complex viewed the house as a classic exhibit of Victorian architecture and felt that it should be restored. The Mansion was purchased for the sum of one dollar, cut into two sections, moved five miles through Redlands and relocated on the site of the old Barton Ranch, one of the most fertile and
picturesque of all the old California estates.

Adjacent to the mansion stands the Orange Tree Wedding Chapel. The stained glass windows and pews incorporated into this structure were once part of the first Evangelical Lutheran Church built in Redlands on Olive Avenue in 1904. The chapel holds one hundred and ten guests and 140 with some standing. The Greenhouse and heated Orangery patio, Tea Garden and Pavilions are used extensively for wedding receptions and banquets.

This development is offered as a tribute to J. S. Edwards and the pioneer citizens and citrus growers whose courage and vision have left with us today a rich heritage of culture and industry.

While weddings and receptions are their showcase, they also host many other types of events including: quinceaneras, proms, business functions, and banquets. Discover how Edwards Mansion can make your special occasion truly memorable.

Visit the Mansion at 2064 Orange Tree Lane or call 793-2031 for more information.

Each year the Chamber’s Board of Directors takes time out of their busy schedules to focus on the Chamber mission, its members and the plan for the coming years. With President Elect Paul Barich leading the charge the Strategic Planning Conference has been calendared for September 14th when directors will gather at the Chamber office to determine what is in store for the organization and the business community at large both in the immediate future and long term.

“The challenges are monumental.” said Barich. “Our economy is still in disarray. Protecting our businesses, insuring their success and ability to do business in Redlands is our number one priority. Increasing our customer base, adding jobs to the pool, and addressing anti business issues locally, at the State and even on a federal level are in our scope. Providing real benefit to membership is essential to the Chamber and making sure every member has a voice is critical to the leadership.”

The Directors will bring their expertise to the table to develop a working plan of action for the upcoming year taking into consideration 2012 is an election year, a year with the threat of yet another economic turn looming and a City Budget that will again threaten scant services, and reduced revenue.

If you have ideas that you would like to see implemented within the scope of services for the Redlands Chamber of Commerce next year, contact the Chamber at: info@redlandschamber.org