AUGUST 2016 – President Elect Todd Underwood announces slate of Directors for Chamber’s board
President Elect, Todd Underwood, announces slate of Directors for Chamber’s Board.
Jill Riley, Citrus Valley Plumbing, Jill has served the chamber in a number of capacities including most recently President of the organization. She took over the office in 2015 when then President Geoff Bonney relocated to the coast and had to step down. She has been a member of the “run” committees since inception and was fully committed to the Redlands Chamber LIVE program.
Scott Welsh, Welsh Insurance Services, returns to the Board serving two years of term that was previously held by a director who vacated the seat. Scott has been a great supporter of the Cruisin’ Cuisine, has been a part of the think tank that directs the organization and has been a faithful attendee at Rise ‘n Shine Redlands.
Mike Limon, Storage West has been asked to serve and additional three years having just completed a full term. For the past two years he has served as Treasurer of the organization, and is a member of the President’s Circle. Mike and Brina Limon were named one of the Chamber’s Small Business Award winners presented by Senator Mike Morrell.
Marrisa Harding, Ayres Hotel Redlands, is joining the Board for a full three year term. Marrisa has served on the Chamber’s Hotel Industry Council working with hotel owners to focus of tourism in Redlands, increasing the TOT generated for the City of Redlands. Marrisa has become a fixture at Rise n Shine Redlands along with Business to Business each month.
“I am pleased to present this slate of willing leaders, each committed to the organization and willing to contribute time and talent to lead our Chamber over the next three years.” said Underwood.
The organizations’ Bylaws provide for additional nominees by petition signed by 20 members in good standing. Petitions must be filed at the Chamber office fifteen days after public notification, a general election will follow.
The Redlands Fire Department conducts fire and life safety inspections on an annual basis to ensure that businesses adhere to the requirements of the California Fire Code. As an additional option for certain business types, the department is launching the Business Occupant Safety Survey “BOSS” occupant performed fire safety assessment program. The Redlands City Council approved the “BOSS” program in an effort to reduce the impact of government fees on small businesses within Redlands. Traditional Redlands Fire Department Inspections have a fee starting at $135.00. The “BOSS” program allows qualifying business types to save money over a two year period. Eligible businesses can now elect on alternating years to participate in the “BOSS” program by completing three simple steps. First, when the “BOSS” form comes in the mail, carefully scrutinize their business for the items listed on the fire safety survey. Second, complete and sign the fire safety survey form. And third, mail the completed survey in the enclosed self-addressed envelope to the Redlands Fire Department along with a check for only $22.00.
