Banning Chamber of Commerce

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1 Banning Chamber of Commerce December 2014 NEWSLETTER Away from it all Close to everything! Support local and small businesses. While it is a current trend for many to shop online and through catalog sales let us remember that local and small businesses in our area create the jobs and pay for the services that make our area a great place to live, work and play. Senator Mike Morrell held a Top Chamber Business Awards Luncheon last week in Redlands. Each chamber in his Senate District nominated 3 businesses to receive recognition for their work in our communities. The Banning Chamber nominated the following for this year s award; Poison Spyder Customs located on Lincoln St in Banning received the Top Chamber Award for Banning. Poison Spyder is owned by the McCrae family and has grown from a handful of employees 5 years ago to over 100 employees now. The business manufactures custom off-road jeep parts that are shipped all over the world. The family also has a race team that is held in high esteem in the off-road world of racing. A movie was created that premiered at the Fox Theater called Ashes to Dust. The theater was filled with guests who enjoyed learning more about the McCrae team and the support they give to veterans who have been wounded, but can come out to the off-road events and participate in the 1 events.

2 Fox Cineplex Theater, owned by Michael Frydrych was recognized for their amazing ability to bring first run movies to Banning and charge a reasonable rate for tickets. The Fox has been an important feature of Banning to bring people from all over the Inland Empire to enjoy the movies in a remodeled theater and on Wednesday be entertained at a reduced rate. Quite often the Fox has lines that extend two blocks. Michael has been a very giving a generous business owner in our community. The Fox employs 14 people. Morongo Resort and Casino employs over 2200 employees in their local venues. Visitors to the resort and casino also come to Banning to enjoy our museums, restaurants, theater and support our local businesses. We have seen first hand the generosity of the company that distributes shoes and backpacks to needy children when they return to school. We know well the distribution of turkeys and meals by the Morongos along with all of the non-profits that get a boost from their support. We also recognize the importance that TANF (Tribal Assistance for Native Families) plays in training and putting people back to work in our community. The stories of local and small businesses that are located here in the pass area demonstrate what we can do when we work together to support our community. Please consider supporting them this holiday season and year round. Have a blessed holiday season from the board of directors and staff at your Banning Chamber of Commerce. Don Robinson Executive Director 2

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6 Announcements 10:00am-12:00pm Congressman Raul Ruiz Satellite Office. A Representative of Congressman Raul Ruiz will be at the Banning Chamber location to answer any of your questions you may have. For additional information please call (951) :00am Banning Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meeting. 9am-12noon Senator Mike Morrell Satellite Office. A Representative of Senator Mike Morrell will be at the Banning Chamber location to answer any of your questions you may have. For additional information please call (951) Please Note the BBC Meeting will now take place every Wednesday 7:30am Business to Business Connection Meeting. 7:30am Business to Business Connection Meeting. 7:30am Business to Business Connection Meeting. 7:30am Business to Business Connection Meeting. 12/17/14 Hanukkah 12/24/14 BBC meeting cancelled 12/24/14 Banning Chamber office will close at 12pm 12/25/14 Banning Chamber office is Closed 12/25/14 Christmas Day 12/31/14 BBC meeting cancelled. 01/01/15 Banning Chamber Office is Closed If you would like to host a Ribbon Cutting, Mixer, Grand Opening, or Open House, please contact the Banning Chamber of Commerce and we will pencil you in! (951) The Mission of the Banning Chamber of Commerce is to advance and promote the economic environment for business, and to advocate responsive government and quality education, while preserving the San Gorgonio Pass s unique community characteristics. Business to Business Connection A networking opportunity where individual businesses participate and are visible in promoting their business and products to other businesses and individuals through word of mouth, and lead generation can be extremely successful. Interesting speaker at each meeting. Where: The Lakes 5801 Sun Lakes Blvd., Banning When: Every Wednesday at 7:30am 6

7 New Members San Gorgonio Education Foundation David Heiss 161 W. Williams St. Banning CA (951) EX. 26 Renewing Members A.C. Propane Coyne Powersports Ellie s Galleria EPIC Management, LP Highland Springs Medical Plaza Linda Vista Mobile Home Park Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa San Gorgonio Pass Rotary Club SandTrap Bar & Grill Sun Lakes Realty Table of Plenty Truck Works Inc. Village at Paseo San Gorgonio Renewed from: 11/01/2014 to 11/30/2014 Thank you for your continued support we appreciate your business. 7

8 City of Banning Banning Civic Center 99 E. Ramsey St., Banning CA Telephone (951) Fax (951) Website: The Banning City Council can be reached at (951) Mayor Debbie Franklin Mayor Pro Tem Art Welch Councilman Jerry Westholder Councilman Ed Miller Councilman Don M. Peterson All correspondence should be mailed to: Banning City Hall - P.O Box 998, Banning, CA

9 Government Officials County of Riverside Supervisor Marion Ashley, 5th District Riverside County Supervisor 4080 Lemon St., 5th Floor, Riverside, CA State Representative Assemblyman Brian Nestande, R-65th District Fred Waring Dr., Ste. #116, Palm Desert, CA Phone: (760) Fax: (760) Capitol Office: State Capitol, Room 4139, Sacramento, CA Phone: (916) Fax: (916) State Senate 23rd State Senate District, Mike Morrell 1801 Orange Tree Lane, Ste 240, Redlands, CA Phone: (909) United States Representative U.S Congress: 36th Congressional District: Raul Ruiz District Office: 777 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Suite 338 Palm Springs, CA United States Representative U.S Senate: Senator Dianne Feinstein (D) District Office: 750 B St., Ste. 1030, San Diego, CA Phone: (619) Fax: (619) senator@feinstein.senate.gov United States Representative U.S Senator Barbara Boxer (D) District Office: th St, Ste. 704, Riverside, CA Phone: (951) Fax: (202) senator@boxer.senate.gov 9

10 Board of Directors Ron Duncan, President Lithopass Printing Thomas Watkins, Director Attorney at Law John Selvaggio, Vice President Pass Auto Center Reako Davis, Director Greater Hope Foundation Jennifer DiCiano, Secretary WRCOG Bill Dickson, Director Retired Charles Varga, Treasurer Associate Member Patrick O Dell, Director Retired Staff Executive Director, Don Robinson Office Support Manager, Linda Montenegro Diane Benhar, Director Super Subs + Oleg Ivaschuck, Director Xenia Pacific Company Onoalyse Lyons, Director Morongo Band of Mission Indians Webmaster Ottenhoff Consulting, LLC Aason Eble Ambassadors Diana Benhar, Super Subs+ Bill Dickson, Retired Ann Oliver, SCORE Leo & Lolly Carrillo, Herbalife Reako Davis, Greater Hope Foundation Sandra Castaneda, City of Banning 10

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