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© 2012 PrimeLending, A PlainsCapital Company. Trade/service marks are the property of PlainsCapital Corporation, PlainsCapital Bank, or their respective affiliates and/or subsidiaries. Some products may not be available in all states. This is not a commitment to lend. Restrictions apply. All rights reserved. PrimeLending, A PlainsCapital Company (NMLS no: 13649) is a wholly.owned subsidiary of a state.chartered bank and is an exempt lender in the following states: AK, AR, CO, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IA, KS, KY, LA, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WV, WI, WY. Licensed by: AL State Banking Dept.. consumer credit lic no. MC21004; AZ Dept. of Financial Institutions. mortgage banker lic no. BK 0907334; CA Dept. of Corporations. lender lic no. 4130996; CT Dept. of Banking. lender lic no. ML.13649; D.C. Dept. of Insurance, Securities and Banking. dual authority lic no. MLO13649; IL Dept. of Financial and Professional Regulation. lender lic no. MB.6760635; IN Dept. of Financial Institutions. sub lien lender lic no. 11169; ME Dept. of Professional & Financial Regulation. supervised lender lic no. SLM8285; MD Dept. of Labor, Licensing & Regulation. lender lic no. 11058; Massachusetts Division of Banking– lender & broker license nos. MC5404, MC5406, MC5414, MC5450, MC5405; MI Dept. of Labor & Economic Growth. broker/lender lic nos. FR 0010163 and SR 0012527; Licensed by the New Hampshire Banking Department. lender lic no. 14553.MB; NJ Dept. of Banking and Insurance.lender lic no. 0803658; NM Regulation and Licensing Dept. Financial Institutions Division. lender license no. 01890; ND Dept. of Financial Institutions. money broker lic no. MB101786; RI Division of Banking. lender lic no. 20102678LL and broker lic no. 20102677LB; TX OCCC Reg. Loan License. lic no. 7293; VT Dept. of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration. lender lic no. 6127 and broker lic no. 0964MB; WA Dept. of Financial Institutions.consumer lender lic no. 520.CL.49075.

Mischelle WrightSr. Loan Officer

909.732.8113 NMLS: 485399

Stephanie Chakur Sr. Loan Officer

661.817.3443 NMLS: 680373

Linda L. SmithSr. Loan Officer

951.375.6058 NMLS: 680252

Jeff AntoineBranch Manager

760.438.5333NMLS: 847116

Myrna CrowtherProduction Manager

951.775.4884NMLS: 632943

Craig CampbellProduction Manager

951.526.9429NMLS: 632945

Janet Scott Production Manager

951.760.6525 NMLS: 488762

Cheryl Reed Sr. Loan Officer

661.295.5002 NMLS: 632698

Robbie Roberts Sr. Loan Officer

951.312.9471 NMLS: 485399

41540 Winchester Rd. Suite A, Temecula, CA 92590

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26790 Ynez Court, Temecula, CA 92591Phone: 951.676.5090 Fax: 951.694.0201Email : [email protected]

Mission StatementThe mission of the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce is to promote the economic environment of all member businesses and by so doing will support the programs which preserve and improve the quality of life.

OfficersChairman of the Board — Isaac Lizarraga, Rancho Ford LincolnFirst Vice Chairman — Jeff Kurtz, Promenade TemeculaSecond Vice Chairman — Tony Berardino, Cornerstone E & S Insurance ServicesTreasurer — Jerry Konchar, Pechanga Resort & CasinoSecretary — Janet Scott, Prime Lending

DirectorsNancy Austin, Newmark Grubb Knight FrankBrian Connors, Southwest Healthcare SystemLeslie Doherty, Leslie Doherty CPA, APCLouEllen Ficke, Commerce Bank of Temecula ValleyKimberly Freize-Uhler, Clear Blue PromotionsJann Gentry, Gentry StudiosKim Kelliher, The Grapeline Wine Country ShuttleShane Lesovsky, Temecula Valley CommunicationsSuzanne Lingold, Cal State University San MarcosCrystal Magon, South Coast Winery Resort & SpaLori Marruffo, Virtual Outsourcing SolutionsPaul Nolta, Small Business Development Resource CenterJeff Powell, Abbott VascularRichard L. Rawson, MBA, Loma Linda University Medical Center MurrietaJanese M. Reyes, Community Little Book, IncKaren Roberts, Kaiser PermanenteRobert Rosenstein, The Law Offices of Rosenstein & Hitzeman, AAPLCMatt Stone, Rancho California Water District

Management TeamAlice Sullivan, President CEO Laura Turnbow, Chief Operations OfficerKatie Edmonds, Membership Director Tiffany Clark, Membership Coordinator/VYP DirectorEmily Pulley, Communications Director Jennifer Cloud, Special Events Director Brooke Nunn, Special Events CoordinatorJeanette Kristensen, Resource Coordinator Lynn Collett, Resource Coordinator Justin Lawler, Creative DirectorJeremy Oliver, Sales Associate

CommitteesLEGISLATIVE COUNCILChair — Dennis Frank; Consultant — Gene Wunderlich MEMBERSHIP SERVICESChair — Jim Mclaughlin, Morrison McnabbVYPChristine Chappell, emedia Insiders

Deadline for text is the 10th of the preceding month, and deadline for inserts is the 10th of the preceding month. Members wishing to submit articles for upcoming issues of Temecula Today, please submit to [email protected].

Flyer insert: To reserve space for an insert, please call Alice Sullivan at 951.676.5090

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© 2012 PrimeLending, A PlainsCapital Company. Trade/service marks are the property of PlainsCapital Corporation, PlainsCapital Bank, or their respective affiliates and/or subsidiaries. Some products may not be available in all states. This is not a commitment to lend. Restrictions apply. All rights reserved. PrimeLending, A PlainsCapital Company (NMLS no: 13649) is a wholly.owned subsidiary of a state.chartered bank and is an exempt lender in the following states: AK, AR, CO, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IA, KS, KY, LA, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WV, WI, WY. Licensed by: AL State Banking Dept.. consumer credit lic no. MC21004; AZ Dept. of Financial Institutions. mortgage banker lic no. BK 0907334; CA Dept. of Corporations. lender lic no. 4130996; CT Dept. of Banking. lender lic no. ML.13649; D.C. Dept. of Insurance, Securities and Banking. dual authority lic no. MLO13649; IL Dept. of Financial and Professional Regulation. lender lic no. MB.6760635; IN Dept. of Financial Institutions. sub lien lender lic no. 11169; ME Dept. of Professional & Financial Regulation. supervised lender lic no. SLM8285; MD Dept. of Labor, Licensing & Regulation. lender lic no. 11058; Massachusetts Division of Banking– lender & broker license nos. MC5404, MC5406, MC5414, MC5450, MC5405; MI Dept. of Labor & Economic Growth. broker/lender lic nos. FR 0010163 and SR 0012527; Licensed by the New Hampshire Banking Department. lender lic no. 14553.MB; NJ Dept. of Banking and Insurance.lender lic no. 0803658; NM Regulation and Licensing Dept. Financial Institutions Division. lender license no. 01890; ND Dept. of Financial Institutions. money broker lic no. MB101786; RI Division of Banking. lender lic no. 20102678LL and broker lic no. 20102677LB; TX OCCC Reg. Loan License. lic no. 7293; VT Dept. of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration. lender lic no. 6127 and broker lic no. 0964MB; WA Dept. of Financial Institutions.consumer lender lic no. 520.CL.49075.

Mischelle WrightSr. Loan Officer

909.732.8113 NMLS: 485399

Stephanie Chakur Sr. Loan Officer

661.817.3443 NMLS: 680373

Linda L. SmithSr. Loan Officer

951.375.6058 NMLS: 680252

Jeff AntoineBranch Manager

760.438.5333NMLS: 847116

Myrna CrowtherProduction Manager

951.775.4884NMLS: 632943

Craig CampbellProduction Manager

951.526.9429NMLS: 632945

Janet Scott Production Manager

951.760.6525 NMLS: 488762

Cheryl Reed Sr. Loan Officer

661.295.5002 NMLS: 632698

Robbie Roberts Sr. Loan Officer

951.312.9471 NMLS: 485399

41540 Winchester Rd. Suite A, Temecula, CA 92590

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Speaking from experience, taking the time to look your best is essential because when you look and feel your best you’re getting your day off to a great start!

Strong businesses don’t assume they can change a market, they examine it closely, understand it, then develop their approach accordingly. It is not an arrogant approach. As soon as a company starts thinking it has “it all figured it out,” often the market will show them (sometimes painfully!) all that they do not know. Approach a market with confidence, but also with respect for the fact that even large groups of customers can turn on a dime – and the success of your company can turn with it.

Take every opportunity to learn about your business and your market. A big part of this is adopting the viewpoint of a humble student. And while being humble is an important part of learning from the market, it also is important to take on the mindset of the student. Here are some important areas to gain knowledge in:

Financing and Capital SpendingDo you as a business owner have your financing arranged to meet the needs of tomorrow? If indeed the economy is turning around do you have debt and/or equity arranged to finance any potential expansion ahead of the power curve. As far as debt financing have you considered obtaining a line of credit to support hiring additional staff, purchasing additional inventory or equipment to prepare for additional business or contracts. If you don’t you may be stuck with trying to do that out of your cash flow. If sales don’t pick up as you projected you may end up in a negative cash flow situation which is very difficult to recover from.

OverheadHave you analyzed your overhead expenses and compared them to industry averages? Have you driven as much cost of out of the organization as possible without sacrificing customer service? Have you made the necessary adjustments to get your expenses in line with industry-accepted percentages?

TechnologyHave you taken the opportunity during this economic slowdown to clean up your records and/or implement new programs to track costs and sale? Have you worked on improving customer service by tracking your customer complaints better? Have you considered implementing a website to enhance your marketing capabilities?

MarketingHave you taken the opportunity to sharpen your “sustainable competitive advantage”? Have you added more products and services? Have you attempted to reanalyze your market and market niche to find new growth areas in your market? Have you taken advantage of any “targets of opportunity”? Have you gotten ready to defend your space from potential competitors? Remember, the future is in your hands. The economic recovery will provide numerous opportunities in one of the highest business growth areas in the United States, Southern California and the Inland Empire.

Being in business requires confidence, but can be hindered by overconfidence or by not taking a serious enough approach to collecting information. There are always dozens of details and an abundance of learning opportunities for a company. Take the time to learn about the 200 workshops a year offered for little or no cost, by the Inland Empire Small Business Development Center(iesmallbusiness.com). In addition there are several opportunities to gain knowledge from other resources such as your local chamber of commerce.

What will you learn about better serving your customers today?

Paul Nolta is a Business Consultant with the Inland Empire Small Business Development Center, a non-profit organization that provides free consulting services to small businesses in the Inland Empire. The SBDC, under contract with the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce, provides free consulting services for businesses and citizens of theTemecula Valley. Paul can be reached at 951.781.2345.

Article submitted by Paul Nolta, Business Consultant for the Inland Empire Small Business Development Center

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SURviviNG iN TOdAY’S and tomorrow’s EConomy

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It was one of those days when my normal cadence across campus was interrupted by a sound that brought joy to my heart. The sound of our Linfield High School Band’s drum-line was echoing from

their practice venue producing a riveting beat. The melodious sound of a piccolo could be heard faintly in the background, and was accented by the strong rhythm of the drums. Why is that important for you to know? Because, each day, a measure of excellence is taking place on the Linfield Christian School campus, and that makes us stop and take notice.

Our amazing faculty are passionate about loving their students in a rigorous, academic environment. Each hour, young minds are being challenged to grow in knowledge, love the people around them, and comprehend in a deeper way how God can impact their daily life - all with an eternal perspective.We work hard to help prepare 100% of our students for collegiate success and we think the colleges that educate our alums are the most fortunate schools in the world.

The love of the Linfield experience is pervasive. Every day you can walk the halls of our campus and hear it, feel it, and know it. There is a direct connection between God’s provisions, people with a passion for Linfield, gracious donors, parent’s desires to invest in their children’s future, and how we impact student lives.

Education is more than what is learned inside the four walls of the classroom. We have the freedom to impact student lives. Linfield is a place to excel. We want to help equip students with tools for success.

Students at all three campuses (JrK-12) influence lives by serving others through outreach programs that minister to people locally and all over the world. Lindsey Braden, Cheer Captain, class of 2013, witnessed that first hand while on a

school trip to Haiti this summer. She utilized her round-off-triple-back-hand-spring to help engage kids and break through a language barrier. She had no idea of the impact she would make, or the effect of traveling to a 4th world country would have on her. Lindsey told me, “Haiti was the most AMAZING thing I have ever done! I am definitely going to go back!”

Our coaches are enthusiastic about student success on and off of the playing fields. Take DeChon Burns, Varsity Football Defensive Coordinator, former USC player and professional football coach; like other coaches, his desire is to galvanize strength, heart, and determination to win and accomplish what at times seems insurmountable. He also is passionate about teaching Bible and building character in the lives of students. It takes relationships to make that happen. DeChon is sold out for Linfield students, both inside and outside of the classroom.

Linfield wants their students to feel loved, to get along, to be competitive in academics, accepted to competent colleges and universities, and to know what it means to have an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ.

Relationships have merit. Relationships that influence us for a lifetime resonate deep within. Linfield Christian School has a rich heritage, as a relational “family” 76 years in the making. We are in the business of relationships. It’s what we do and we love it! We would love for you to stop by, and take notice. www.linfield.com

Karen Raftery, President at Linfield Christian School, has been serving there since 1988.

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When it comes to developing visionary programs that meet a local work force need, California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) at Temecula has it covered. “People who come to us want to know that their education or

training will translate into a new job, new opportunity or skill set that has clear market value. The programs we are developing deliver on all counts,” says Suzanne Lingold, associate dean.

Set to launch this fall is the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) degree which can be completed on a full-time or part-time basis and is specifically designed for the working professional. A rigorous curriculum balances theory and application incorporating professional training, writing mastery, presentation skills and group work expertise. Outstanding faculty and staff, a low faculty/student ratio, a unique Senior Experience program and a cohort based system ensure that students graduate on-time and on-budget with the skills necessary to succeed in the finest companies in the world.

A new Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is also beginning in Temecula this semester. The objective of the MBA program is to provide graduates with the skills and knowledge essential for management and leadership in 21st century organizations. Curriculum will integrate traditional business disciplines and recognize the importance of both theory and practice. The program emphasizes skills and values that are essential to effective leadership including ethics, communication, teamwork, global and environmentally conscious viewpoints, technology, and problem recognition and solving skills.

High-demand ongoing degree programs include the BS in Kinesiology and, RN (Registered Nurse) to BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing), and ABSN (Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing). Working professionals seeking to increase their marketability appreciate the professional development certificate programs such as Human Resources Management, Meeting and Event Planning, Digital Arts and Environmental Leadership that provide cutting-edge information, perspective and training.

Located along one of the busiest corridors in Temecula, on Margarita Road, CSUSM at Temecula is the only public higher education institution beyond community college in Southwest Riverside County. Smart classrooms, a state- of- the- art science lab with the latest equipment and modeling tools, computing facilities and library resources are available to CSUSM/Temecula students. Academic advising is also available on site. Many of the programs offered on this campus are approved for Workforce Investment Act (WIA) participants.

For more information about CSUSM at Temecula visit

www.csusm.edu/temecula or call 951-676-9254

CSUSM AT TEMECULA: Visionary Programs mEEt loCal work ForCE nEEds

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Temecula Campus27720 Jefferson Ave., Suite 400

University of Redlands, Temecula Campus

Degree ProgramsBA in ManagementBS in BusinessMA in Management MBA

Certificate ProgramsHuman Resource Management Project Management

CALL OR APPLY TODAY.(951) 296-2067 | Redlands.edu

Apply online today

Attend class just one evening a week at our Temecula Campus

Consistently ranked among the Best Universities by U.S. News & World Report

Ask about financial aid, scholarships, military/veterans benefits, and/or discounts

Whether you’re seeking a bachelor’s or master’s degree, or want to jump-start your career with a certificate program, you need a school that caters to your needs.

kid’S WORLd – 36 YEARS Of SERviCES

I n 1976 Christine McCusker opened the doors to Temecula’s first preschool, Kid’s World. Christine McCusker, better known as “Miss Chris” to many in our community, wanted to provide children with more than just “child-care”. It was her

goal from day one to create a preschool with a purpose. The purpose was to better prepare children for their educational journey. It was critical to Miss Chris that her teachers create a classroom where learning can be fun! It used to be that Kindergarten was where you learned to follow directions and work cooperatively with others, not any more. Miss Chris wanted to give her students the opportunity to grasp these skills in Preschool because she foresaw the trend of the Kindergarten curriculum primarily focusing on academics, rather than social skills. At Kid’s World students engage in meaningful, developmentally and cognitively appropriate curriculum that sparks children’s natural learning styles. It is Kid’s World’s philosophy to model positive and happy relationships and emphasize kind and inclusive behaviors. Diversity and differences are appreciated.

A child’s discovery of and interaction with others is the very basis of his or her connection to the world. When children participate fully in a meaningful and challenging environment, they grow into well-rounded individuals. They become initiators of friendships, problem solvers, inventors, decision makers and our hope for the future.

Children as young as two years of age until five years of age attend Kid’s World and enjoy a day full of hands-on math, exploratory science, language and literature and fine arts. Children engage in activities that exercise their fine, small and large motor-skills. Children laugh, sing, play, and learn!

Kid’s World Preschool now has two locations. The original Preschool is still located in Old Town and offers a beautiful park-like setting with plenty of mature trees, a vegetable garden, and a technology lab. Kid’s World II is their new campus and it is neighbors with Van Avery Prep. Van Avery Prep is their sister school. A private elementary school also established by John and Christine McCusker. Van Avery Prep offers a rigorous academic program balanced with extra-curricular and cocurricular activities for all grades K-8th. Students at Van Avery Prep grow in character and learn to think for themselves through a balance of scholarly enterprise and active participation in athletics and the arts. Both Kid’s World Preschool and Van Avery Prep Elementary School continue to flourish under the guidance of John and Christine McCusker and their two daughters Tina Naber and Angela Pena.


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Temecula Campus27720 Jefferson Ave., Suite 400

University of Redlands, Temecula Campus

Degree ProgramsBA in ManagementBS in BusinessMA in Management MBA

Certificate ProgramsHuman Resource Management Project Management

CALL OR APPLY TODAY.(951) 296-2067 | Redlands.edu

Apply online today

Attend class just one evening a week at our Temecula Campus

Consistently ranked among the Best Universities by U.S. News & World Report

Ask about financial aid, scholarships, military/veterans benefits, and/or discounts

Whether you’re seeking a bachelor’s or master’s degree, or want to jump-start your career with a certificate program, you need a school that caters to your needs.

Millions of Americans work hard every day to try to get ahead, advance in their careers, or make a better life for themselves and their families. However, during unstable economic times,

working hard may not be enough.

A recent survey by ManpowerGroup concluded that, due to a lack of skills among job candidates, a large number of employers around the globe are unable to fill open positions.

To bridge this gap, many professional adults are returning to college to acquire the knowledge and skills they need to move forward. Many have chosen to do so at the University of Redlands, a non-profit, regionally accredited university ranked by Forbes as one of the top 5% of colleges in the nation and known as a pioneer in academic programs for working adults.

One way the university has set itself apart is by keeping classes convenient and flexible. Courses are held one night a week and are offered at a number of locations, including at a local campus right here in Temecula.

To ensure students get the education they need to succeed in the business world, professors and instructors work with local business leaders to develop the curriculums. Each course upholds the full academic rigor of the University of Redlands, regardless of whether it’s part of a degree or certificate program.

Adult & Professional Education at the University offers undergraduate degree completion programs, graduate degrees in Business and in Education as well as teaching credentialing programs and certificate programs offered through the School of Continuing Studies. Programs include:

Individual courses and Continuing Studies certificates can be taken without meeting admission requirements. These classes offer fully transferable credit toward an undergraduate degree.

If you’re interested in enrolling in a University of Redlands program in 2012, now is the time to act. Undergraduate degree programs begin November 1, graduate degree programs begin in October and certificate programs begin on various dates throughout the fall.

Visit adifferentuniversity.com for more information on our degree and certificate programs or attend an upcoming information session on Thursday, September 13 or Tuesday, Oct. 16 at 6:00pm at the University of Redlands-Temecula campus.

To RSVP please call the Temecula campus at 951-296-2067. If you are unable to attend either of these dates, please contact Pat Golden-Romero, Campus Director, directly at the Temecula campus to schedule a convenient time.

It’s not too late to take the next step toward professional success. Let the University of Redlands be your springboard.

ShAPE ThE fUTURE Of YOUR CAREER

School of Business School of Education School of Continuing StudiesBA in Management Teaching Credentials Accounting Certificate

BS in Business Special Education Credentials Human Resources Mgmt Certificate

MBA MA in Education Organizational Leadership Certificate

MA in Management MA in Clinical Mental Health Marketing Certificate

MS in Information Technology Professional Credentials Purchasing, Logistics and Supply Chain Mgmt Certificate

Graduate Certificates Professional Financial Planning Certificate

Doctorate in Leadership for Educational Justice

IBM Systemz Certificate

Project Mgmt Certificate

Healthcare Administration Certificate

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C a l i f o r n i a B a p t i s t U n i v e r s i t y

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SEPTEMBER Now enrolling for

NO MORE EXCUSES. IT’S TIME TO EARN OR COMPLETE YOUR DEGREE WITH CBU/ONLINE.

Earning or completing your degree just got a little easier, and a little more convenient. Whether you prefer to learn purely online or in hybrid fashion Whether you prefer to learn purely online or in hybrid fashion CBU/online delivers superior education that can be completed in as little as just 16 months. With quality faculty delivering real world experience, a wide range of majors and concentrations and small student to instructor ratios, it’s no wonder CBU/online is ranked by U.S. News and World Report as a Tier I regional university.

CBU/online is taking registrations for the September CBU/online is taking registrations for the September session now, don’t put your future on hold any longer because it doesn’t get any easier than this.

To learn more,ATTEND an ONLINE INFORMATION SESSION

RSVP todayby calling 877. CBU. 3608

Bachelor’s Degree Programs Accounting

Business Administration Christian Ministries

Communication Studies Criminal Justice

Early Childhood Studies Early Childhood Studies English

Interdisciplinary Studies Liberal Studies

RN to BSN Political Science

Psychology Public Administration Public Administration

Sociology and More!

Master’s Degree Programs Business Administration Counseling Psychology

Disability Studies Education Education

Public Administration Public Relations

PiCTurED: FrOnT rOw L TO r: Chris McCusker, Kid’s World; Catherine Ell-Manring, Dental Pros, Inc.; Pat Golden – Romero, University of Redlands, School of Business; Christopher J Lincoln, Hillcrest Academy; Joan Sparkman, Mt. San Jacinto Board of Trustee;

Esmeralda Bravo, Mt. San Jacinto College Temecula Education Complex; Jan Clark – George, California State University San Marcos Temecula Campus; Kathleen Herrera, Kindercare; Paul Nolta, Inland Empire Small Business Development Center.

SECOnD rOw L TO r: Richard Shepard, PHD., National Merchants Association; Suzanne Lingold, California State University San Marcos Temecula Campus; Gary Gilleon, Professional Golfers Career College; Nori Matsumoto, Azusa Pacific University; Jenelle Turner, California Baptist University Online & Professional Studies; Karen Raftery, Linfield Christian School; Ted Meyer, California

Baptist University Online & Professional Studies; Sherri Sawyer, Mt. San Jacinto College Temecula Education Complex.

BACk rOw L TO r: Jim Mclaughlin, Morrison McNabb; David Poole, California Baptist University Online & Professional Studies; Ben Cherry, California State University San Marcos Temecula Campus; Richard Moriarity, San Joaquin Valley College; Tim Ritter, Temecula Valley Unified School District; Scott Strand, JDS Video Media Productions, Inc./JDS Actors Studio; Erin Guerrero,

California Baptist University Online & Professional Studies.

MT. SAN JACiNTO COLLEGE kiCks oFF 50th anniVErsary CElEbrations

Join Mt. San Jacinto College as it celebrates the Grand Opening of its new Humanities & Social Sciences building on the Menifee Valley Campus on Sept. 14, 2012. The event, which starts at 6 pm, is part of the MSJC

Foundation’s Sunset Jazz & Wine Fest and will kick off events to celebrate the college’s 50th anniversary. The events are open to the public. Tickets to the event are $40 each or $75 for two. Funds raised go to the Foundation to support student scholarships, faculty mini grants and college programs. www.msjc.edu/jazzfest

The Humanities & Social Sciences Building on the Menifee Valley Campus is 100 percent state funded. The project is on-time and under budget. For more information about the building, visit: www.msjc.edu/MVCbuilding1

For more information about the 50th Anniversary Project contact Rundell at her e-mail [email protected]

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I n 1976 Christine McCusker opened the doors to Temecula’s first preschool, Kid’s World. Christine McCusker, better known as “Miss Chris” to many in our community, wanted to provide children with more than just “child-care”. It was

her goal from day one to create a preschool with a purpose. The purpose was to better prepare children for their educational journey. It was critical to Miss Chris that her teachers create a classroom where learning can be fun! It used to be that Kindergarten was where you learned to follow directions and work cooperatively with others, not any more. Miss Chris wanted to give her students the opportunity to grasp these skills in Preschool because she foresaw the trend of the Kindergarten curriculum primarily focusing on academics, rather than social skills. At Kid’s World students engage in meaningful, developmentally and cognitively appropriate curriculum that sparks children’s natural learning styles. It is Kid’s World’s philosophy to model positive and happy relationships and emphasize kind and inclusive behaviors. Diversity and differences are appreciated.

A child’s discovery of and interaction with others is the very basis of his or her connection to the world. When children participate fully in a meaningful and challenging environment, they grow into well-rounded individuals. They become initiators of friendships, problem solvers, inventors, decision makers and our hope for the future.

Children as young as two years of age until five years of age attend Kid’s World and enjoy a day full of hands-on math, exploratory science, language and literature and fine arts. Children engage in activities that exercise their fine, small and large motor-skills. Children laugh, sing, play, and learn!

Kid’s World Preschool now has two locations. The original Preschool is still located in Old Town and offers a beautiful park-like setting with plenty of mature trees, a vegetable garden, and a technology lab. Kid’s World II is their new campus and it is neighbors with Van Avery Prep. Van Avery Prep is their sister school. A private elementary school also

established by John and Christine McCusker. Van Avery Prep offers a rigorous academic program balanced with extra-curricular and cocurricular

activities for all grades K-8th. Students at Van Avery Prep grow in character and learn to think for themselves through a balance of scholarly enterprise and active participation in athletics and the arts. Both Kid’s World Preschool and Van Avery Prep Elementary School continue to flourish under the guidance of John and Christine McCusker and their two daughters Tina Naber and Angela Pena.

C a l i f o r n i a B a p t i s t U n i v e r s i t y

edu

find usonline!

SEPTEMBER Now enrolling for

NO MORE EXCUSES. IT’S TIME TO EARN OR COMPLETE YOUR DEGREE WITH CBU/ONLINE.

Earning or completing your degree just got a little easier, and a little more convenient. Whether you prefer to learn purely online or in hybrid fashion Whether you prefer to learn purely online or in hybrid fashion CBU/online delivers superior education that can be completed in as little as just 16 months. With quality faculty delivering real world experience, a wide range of majors and concentrations and small student to instructor ratios, it’s no wonder CBU/online is ranked by U.S. News and World Report as a Tier I regional university.

CBU/online is taking registrations for the September CBU/online is taking registrations for the September session now, don’t put your future on hold any longer because it doesn’t get any easier than this.

To learn more,ATTEND an ONLINE INFORMATION SESSION

RSVP todayby calling 877. CBU. 3608

Bachelor’s Degree Programs Accounting

Business Administration Christian Ministries

Communication Studies Criminal Justice

Early Childhood Studies Early Childhood Studies English

Interdisciplinary Studies Liberal Studies

RN to BSN Political Science

Psychology Public Administration Public Administration

Sociology and More!

Master’s Degree Programs Business Administration Counseling Psychology

Disability Studies Education Education

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A quality education is closer than you think

AZUSA | HIGH DESERT | INLAND EMPIRE | LOS ANGELES | MURRIETA | ORANGE COUNTY | SAN DIEGO | VENTURA COUNTY | ONLINE

(951) 304-3400 | www.apu.edu/murrieta | [email protected]

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For more than a decade, APU’s Murrieta Regional Center has served as a direct extension of the university’s main campus in Azusa, providing the high-quality programs, expert faculty, and small class sizes Azusa Pacific is known for. The center offers a wide variety of degree completion, credential, and master’s programs. Our flexible scheduling options are designed to meet the needs of working professionals, putting your educational and career goals within close reach.

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“The Murrieta Regional Center is conveniently centralized, and the flexible class schedules made it an easy choice to advance my education at APU. Attending Azusa Pacific has allowed me to grow, both as a leader and as a future educator.”

Victor J. Tejeda ’10, M.A. ’12 B.S. IN ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND M.A. IN EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY AND LEARNING

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A quality education is closer than you think

AZUSA | HIGH DESERT | INLAND EMPIRE | LOS ANGELES | MURRIETA | ORANGE COUNTY | SAN DIEGO | VENTURA COUNTY | ONLINE

(951) 304-3400 | www.apu.edu/murrieta | [email protected]

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32 PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES 10 YEARS IN THE MURRIETA COMMUNITY

23,000 SQUARE FEET OF LEARNING SPACE

12-24 MONTH PROGRAMS AVAILABLE

For more than a decade, APU’s Murrieta Regional Center has served as a direct extension of the university’s main campus in Azusa, providing the high-quality programs, expert faculty, and small class sizes Azusa Pacific is known for. The center offers a wide variety of degree completion, credential, and master’s programs. Our flexible scheduling options are designed to meet the needs of working professionals, putting your educational and career goals within close reach.

AZUSA PACIF IC UNIVERSITY


“The Murrieta Regional Center is conveniently centralized, and the flexible class schedules made it an easy choice to advance my education at APU. Attending Azusa Pacific has allowed me to grow, both as a leader and as a future educator.”

Victor J. Tejeda ’10, M.A. ’12 B.S. IN ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND M.A. IN EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY AND LEARNING

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ChAMBER ENCOURAGES COMMUNiTY to attEnd City CounCil CandidatE Forum

2012-2013 TvCC ANNUAL PLANNiNG RETREAT

2013 BOARd NOMiNATiONSnow bEing aCCEPtEd

T he Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the City of Temecula City Council Candidates Forum on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. at the Civic Center Council Chambers.

The televised forum will begin at 6:00 p.m.

On November 6, 2012, Temecula Residents will be asked to exercise their right to vote in an important local election. Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce is currently promoting a Voter Education Program. This program will encourage citizens to educate themselves on various candidate platforms, issues important to businesses and the community, and to vote.

Temecula City Council candidates are: Paul Jacobs, Patrice Lynes, Mike Naggar, Chuck Washington, Jamie White and Walter Wilson.

The businesses and community are welcome to attend and acquaint themselves with each candidate and their platforms. For reservations, contact the Chamber or if you have questions, please call the Chamber at 951.676-5090 or email [email protected]

O n Thursday, August 23, the TVCC board, staff and committee chairs met to discuss how the Chamber is doing and set goals for the future. The meeting was lead by David K. Aaker, a

nationally recognized motivational key note speaker in customer services, leadership and communication.

During the meeting the 2012 Member Satisfaction Survey results were reviewed and discussed. The survey was sent out to the entire TVCC membership multiple times in the month of August. 120 members answered the survey.

Results from the survey included 65% of the membership agreeing that Membership with the TVCC lends their business credibility. Seventy-nine percent agree the Chamber provides their business with positive resources and creates a link between their business

and community. However 62% of the TVCC members are not aware of the Southwest California Legislative Council and their pro-business efforts.

For 2013 the TVCC set goals that include growing the membership and retaining current members, creating a strategic communications/marketing plan and working to promote Valley Young Professionals as an indispensable resource to all TVCC members.

The TVCC values and appreciates every member. Our mission is to promote positive economic growth while protecting the environment for all businesses and by doing so, support the programs which preserve and improve the quality of life for the entire community.

I f you or someone you know would like to be considered for the board of directors for the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce, please forward your nomination to Alice Sullivan at the Chamber office at

[email protected].

The minimum commitment requirements for a board member are:

• 2-hourmonthlyboardmeeting

• Youmustattendaminimumof9boardmeetings

• Attendamandatory1/2 day session Annual board Conference.

• Serve as a board liaison to one of the committees, onemeeting per month for at least one full year during your three-year term.

• Attendaminimumof12Chambereventsperyear

• MustattendtheAwardsGalaandStateoftheCityAddress.

• Mustbeamemberof theChamber foraminimumofoneyear.

• MustattendCityCouncilMeetings.

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ChAMBER CALENdAR OCTOBER 2012

tuesday, october 26:00pm- temecula City Council Candidate’s Forum, Civic Center

thursday, october 49:00-10:00am- Ambassador training, tVCC4:00-5:30pm – new Member reception, tVCC

Friday, october 58:00-9:30am- Coffee Connection, tVCC

wednesday, october 108:00-9:00am – Membership Committee Meeting, tVCC

Friday, october 129:00-11:00am – Professional Development series; 1st class in the Quick Books series at tVCC

monday, october 1512:00pm-1:00pm – southwest California legislative Council, at sWr Association of realtors

tuesday, october 169:00-11:00pm – sBDC seminar at tVCC. “how to start Your small Business”. Please rsVP by calling the sBDC at (951) 781-2345.

wednesday, october 175-8pm – Business & health expo, at Macy’s Men & home store at Promenade temecula

wednesday, october 247:30-9:15am – networking Breakfast at embassy suites hotel

thursday, october 257:30am – tVCC Board Meeting

Friday, october 269:00-11:00am – Professional Development series; 2nd class in the Quick Books series at tVCC. Free to members.

ChAMBER CALENdAR SEPTEMBER 2012monday, september 3tVCC Closed – labor Day

wednesday, september 58:00-9:00am – Membership Committee Meeting, tVCC

wednesday, september 59:00-11:00am – sBDC seminar at tVCC “Marketing Your small Business” Please rsVP by calling the sBDC at (951) 781-2345.

Friday, september 78:00-9:30am – Coffee Connection, tVCC

tuesday, september 1112:00-1:30pm – sBDC seminar at tVCC “Incorporating Your small Business” Please rsVP by calling the sBDC at (951) 781-2345.

wednesday, september 129:00am-1:00pm – Women in Business, south Coast Winery resort & spa

monday, september 1712:00pm-1:00pm – southwest California legislative Council, at sWr Association of realtors

wednesday, september 195:30-8:30pm – Monte Carlo extravaganza extravaganza, Wilson Creek Winery

wednesday, september 207:30am – tVCC Board Meeting

tuesday, september 2511:30am-1:00pm – Ambassador luncheon, tVCC

wednesday, september 267:30-9:15am – networking Breakfast at neW loCAtIon, embassy suites hotel

thursday, september 277:30-10:00am – legislative summit, south Coast Winery resort & spa.

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The 8th Annual Legislative Summit will be held on Thursday, September 27, 2012 at South Coast Winery Resort & Spa from 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. The event is an annual forum that gives business and local leaders the opportunity to meet with peers and state policy experts to focus on priority legislative issues facing California business.

By attending the Legislative Summit you become a part of the voice to State Legislators. Specifically, you will:

• Receiveinformationfromthoseclosesttotheaction.

• Learnaboutthebudgetandthelikelyimpactonyou.

• Getinsightsoncurrentissuesaffectingourstate.

• Becomeabetteradvocatewithtipsandinformationyoucanusetomakeyourvoiceheard.

The cost is $40.00 per person and seating is limited so please register early. Corporate tables are also available for $500.00. Reserve an expo table for $125 (includes 1 tickets to the event.)

For additional information or to reserve your spot at the Summit please contact Jennifer Cloud at 951-676-5090 or email [email protected]

“Quick Books Proficiency”

Friday, October 12, October 26, November 9 & November 16

9:00-11:00am, at TVCC

Attend all 4 classes on this relevant topic for today’s business professionals and receive a certificate of participation.

All classes are free for members to attend. $20 per class for non-members or $65 per topic, pre-paid.

Held at the Temecula Chamber office. Coffee and Danish provided.

Reservations are required, [email protected]

CALifORNiA ChAMBER PRESidENT, ALLAN ZAREMBERGto addrEss kEy issuEs at thE 2012 lEgislatiVE summit

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Departing on March 4, 2013, South Pacific Wonders is a 15 day tour that will journey through the Southern Hemisphere. The tour begins in Cairns, the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. During your tour you will visit Syndey, Sydney Opera House, Mount Cook National Park, Queenstown and Milford Sound.

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Departing on April 16, 2013, Shades of Ireland is a 10 day tour which will showcase the beauty of the Emerald Isle. Enjoy an evening of fun with traditional Irish entertainment and travel the Ring of Kerry, one of the world’s most beautiful coastal routes. On the tour you will meet an Irish family during a visit to a working Irish farm and sample homemade tea and scones while they explain their everyday life. On the tour you will also behold the spectacular beauty of the Cliffs of Moher. Enjoy a once in a lifetime experience with an overnight stay on the grounds of a castle and experience old Ireland at its finest.

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NOW iS ThE TiME TO MAkE YOUR NOMiNATiONS For thE 2013 annual awards gala

BOY SCOUTS TO RECOGNiZEdistinguishEd CitizEn oF thE yEar award

I t’s that time to nominate and recognize the businesses and individuals whose hard work has been vital to our City’s prosperity. The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for Business, Citizen

and Service/Charitable Organization of the year to recognize at our annual Awards Gala.

We encourage our members to celebrate the achievements of their fellow business owners and colleagues by nominating them for the 2012 Business, Service/Charitable and Citizen of the Year awards. Nominees will be honored at the 47th Annual Awards Gala on March 2, 2013 at Pechanga Resort & Casino.

Do you know someone in the business community who makes Temecula a better place to live, work and learn? Does this business demonstrate economic support of the Temecula area business community; have a strong commitment to their employees, and a track record of community involvement? Does the individual demonstrate superior leadership and service to our community? Does the Organization create a

better quality of life through their philanthropic events and activities?

Nomination forms are available at www.temecula.org. To submit entries or for more information about the nomination process contact Jennifer Cloud at (951) 676-5090 or [email protected]

T he Boy Scouts of America Tahquitz District will honor Ken Rivers, chief executive officer of Southwest Healthcare System’s hospitals, Rancho Springs Medical Center in Murrieta and Inland

Valley Medical Center in Wildomar, with the Distinguished Citizen of the Year Award, Thursday, September 27 at Pechanga Resort and Casino.

Rivers is being honored for his contributions to the community through his volunteer work and improvements of healthcare in the valley. He also serves on many volunteer service organization boards including Chairman for the Riverside County Chapter of the American Red Cross, Chamber of Commerce and Rotary International. He serves within his trade organizations including the American College of Healthcare Executives, Federation of American Hospitals, California Hospital Association, Hospital Association of Southern California and United Hospital Association in leadership and legislative action committee roles. Rivers

has a Sc.B. from Brown University and a M.S./M.B.A. from University of La Verne. He is completing his fellowship with American College of Healthcare Executives (A.C.H.E.)

The Distinguished Citizen Award is presented to individuals whose personal ethics and family values are representative of the Scout Oath and Law. Past recipients of the award include President Gerald Ford, Governor George Deukmejian, Bob Hope, Jimmy Stewart and John Wayne. The Tahquitz District has previously honored Dan Stephenson, Jerry Wilson, Bill Green, 3rd District Supervisor Jeff Stone, Christine and John McCusker, Dan Atwood, Pastor Steve Struikmans, Terry Gilmore, and Joan Sparkman in the past.

The Distinguished Citizen Dinner begins at 6 p.m. with a reception and silent auction. Dinner and award presentation follows at 7 p.m. Tickets are $125 per person and available by calling Tina Roy, BSA District Director at (951) 972-2201.

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CiTY newsCiTY Of TEMECULA PRESENTS:southwEst riVErsidE County sPECial nEEds rEsourCE guidE

According to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention they estimate that 1 in 88 children in the United States have been identified as having an Autism Spectrum Disorder (CDC, 2012). Autism

spectrum disorders are now almost five times more common among boys than girls, with 1 in 54 boys being identified. Within the public schools systems, population rates in Temecula and Lake Elsinore school districts have increased approximately 300 percent (Kabbany, 2007).

Having a child with special needs can be challenging and rewarding at the same time. Parents and caregivers all experience the stresses and worries that accompany the desire to strive for the best and most effective services to help their child. The City of Temecula is very fortunate to have numerous programs and services throughout the community and surrounding areas that serve the special need population.

There are various resources in the community that offer support in all areas of advocacy, education, training, medical referrals, products, and services. Knowing where to look for services in your community can be a daunting task if you do not know where to start. The City of Temecula, in collaboration with the Southwest Riverside Autism Task Force, has compiled a Temecula Special Needs Resource Guide as a way to assist individuals, caregivers, and professionals affected by disabilities.

“The resource guide will always be a work in progress. The more we learn and know the more we will update the resource guide. The guide is just the important first step in making sure those that need help at a critical time get it” says Mayor Pro Tem Mike Naggar. Every effort has been made to provide a list that is up-to-date and that offers information and guidance on locating resources in Southwest Riverside County and surrounding areas.

Not only will individuals and parents benefit from this guide but so will the community. We are confident that this guide will help the community better understand the resources available to support a more independent and fulfilling life. The guide is the most comprehensive guide of its kind in Southwest Riverside County. The guide features some of the best and most innovative resources our city has to offer. While flipping through the guide one can easily locate agencies/organizations through the table of contents and/or index. It is easy to use and is complete with extensive contact information and a description of the services offered.

The City of Temecula will be updating the Southwest Riverside County Special Needs Resource Guide on a quarterly basis. Suggestions of additional programs and/or services that would assist individuals with special needs are welcomed. An agency/organization application can be requested by contacting the Temecula Human Services Division.

The guide is available in electronic format on the City of Temecula website, www.cityoftemecula.org as well as in print by request. For more information on the Southwest Riverside County Special Needs Resource Guide, please contact Yvette Martinez, Inclusion Services Specialist at (951) 693-3902 or email [email protected].


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ThE CiTY Of TEMECULA iS ExCiTEd TO iNTROdUCEthE tEmECula VallEy EntrEPrEnEur’s ExChangE (tVE2)

T he goal of the TVE2 incubator is to assist innovative start-up companies who have a business plan in place and are poised to expand their company. The City is currently soliciting innovative

companies that want to participate with the goal of growing their business and sparking job creation. Rather than focus on a specific industry for client businesses, applications are open to any innovative start-up that has the potential to grow their business, create jobs, and bring an innovative product to market within 2 years.

The incubator program will provide an array of business support services and resources to client companies. The facility will be located at the former City Hall building at 43200 Business Park Drive. Furnished work stations and offices will be available for rent to companies accepted into the program. As a benefit, companies will receive mentoring and professional services, as well as the use of general office equipment and facility amenities, with no additional cost for utilities or building maintenance. It is also the goal of the program to expose client companies to potential sources of financing/investors. Companies are anticipated to participate in the program for up to 2 years – however, this may be shortened depending on the needs of each company, and to ensure that each company receives the maximum benefit of the program.

In addition to the incubator function, TVE2 will also be a Regional Business Resource Center that assists not only the companies being incubated, but also provides services and resources for many companies in Southwest

Riverside County. As partners to this venture, the Economic Development Corporation of Southwest California (EDC) and the Inland Empire Small Business Development Corporation (IESBDC) will have offices in the building to provide business counseling and services. In addition, the City has partnered with the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce, Cal State San Marcos at Temecula, and Mt. San Jacinto College on the project. TVE2 will also be developing advisor networks, leveraging the expertise of business professionals, and providing educational seminars.

The City is currently seeking potential incubator clients to occupy the available space starting in November 2012. Applications for admission can be downloaded on the TVE2 website at www.tve2.org.

Additionally, the City is seeking qualified business professionals from the community who would be willing to serve as advisors and provide services to TVE2’s future clients.

Sponsorship opportunities are also available and necessary to the success of TVE2 clients. A variety of sponsorship opportunities will be available and benefits will include access to advertising, networking opportunities, and educational tools that can help advance sponsoring companies.

The Grand Opening of Temecula Valley Entrepreneur’s Exchange is set for November 3rd, 2012. Prospective sponsors, mentors and clients should contact Cheryl Kitzerow, Economic Development Analyst, at 951-694-6409 or via email [email protected] and continue to check back to the TVE2 website for updates!


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newsValley Young Professional not only gave me a great outlet to network and create business leads, but also the opportunity to meet with like minded professionals in similar stages of their careers to start an amazing joint venture together, a company. Now, 4 years later the business we started is thriving

and has far exceeded any of our expectations, all thanks to meeting at VYP.

— Justin Lawler, The Creative Bar

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acapella salonBeauty salon (760)310-9627

aCt today! For military Families non-Profit organization (804) 647-3306www.acttodayformilitaryfamilies.org/

ballard nutrition Consulting nutrition(909) 633-9967

the beauty studioBeauty salon 951-302-4800

bella Capelli salon & boutique - tara wunderlich Beauty salon (951) 233-1002

black market brewing Co.Brewery(951) 296-5039www.blackmarketbrew.com

brandman university College(951) 697-0111www.brandman.edu/morenovalley

California state university san marcosCollege(760)750-8705www.csusm.edu

Cis Financial & insurance servicesInsurance(866) 429-7936www.MyCompassInsurance.com

Coldwell banker Commercial-sudweeks group Commercial real estate(951) 442-3763www.CBCsuds.com

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Corman leigh real estate(951) 296-5070www.Cormanleigh.com

Coworking Connection office space(800) 762-1391www.CoworkingConnection.com

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dan mulhern design Graphic Design (951) 764-3696www.danmulherndesign.com

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habitat for humanity inland Valley non-Profit organization (951) 296-3362www.habitat4inlandvalley.org

holiday inn Express temecula hotel(951)699-2444www.hInntemecula.com

impact marketing & design, inc. Marketing(888) 441-1233www.impact.ms

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la masters of Fine Jewelry Jewelry(951) 699-5719www.laMastersJewelry.com

law office of morton grabel legal(951) 296-6188www.Berlin-Grabel.com

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manyk Energyenergy Drink(951) 288-5555www.Manykenergy.com

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mary kay Cosmetics, independent beauty Consultant Beauty Products (951) 764-2272www.MaryKay.com/jparus

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modal logic, inc. Publication(951) 816-8950www.theBusinesscene.com

murrieta auto Collision Auto(951) 698-6047www.murrietaautobody.com

mythos technologyComputer (951) 813-2672www.Mythostech.com

nigro & nigro, PC CPA(951) 501-9405www.nncpas.com

oak grove Center for Education, treatment & the arts non-Profit organization (951) 677-5599www.oakGroveCenter.org

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We had a very successful lunch speaker series this year with great attendance! I would like to thank Bill Wilson, Mayor Chuck Washington, and Daniel Greene for providing a wide variety of practical information to help the professionals in our area improve their business and learn more about the community. We would also like to thank our sponsors

for their support of the development of young professionals and their businesses. The Education Committee is currently working on some exciting new formats for education and improvement of our members’ business and professional development. If you have any suggestions, or topics you would be interested in hearing more about, please contact me at (951) 719-1208.

Education Co-Chair – Mark Merritt, Mission Oaks National Bank

VYP has partnered with the Empowerment Center, a local nonprofit organization focusing on family financial literacy, to spearhead the promotion and implementation of the Junior Achievement program in the Valley again for 2012-2013. VYP is collecting volunteers NOW! As volunteer teachers with the JA program, you DO NOT have to create your own lesson plans. Junior Achievement provides all the programming materials and teachers simply teach the lessons that are provided. The kids really enjoy the interaction and it’s such a rewarding experience for the volunteers.

If you would like more information or would like to volunteer, please contact VYP member Emily Falappino with Stryder Transportation at [email protected]

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sweet Cheeks studio skin & body Care Beauty Products (951) 695-0826www.sweetcheeksstudio.com

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You need to stay in touch with your Southwest California Legislative Council. You want to stay in touch with the Southwest California Legislative Council. Why? Because how else can you find out

how your Chamber is working to protect your business interests in Sacramento and beyond? And how else can you take steps to let your Legislators know how you feel about the issues they are voting on that affect your business?

Exactly.So earlier this year the SWCLC updated their website to a new platform, one that makes it easier for you to stay in touch, easier to find stuff and easier to reach out to your legislators. For example, if you’d like to find out more about the Council and how it works, you can find a roster of our Directors, a copy of our Strategic Initiatives, Policy Platform and Operating Procedures by clicking on ‘Get Involved’. There’s also a list of our regional partners there, the community supporters that help fund our advocacy efforts on your behalf. We’d be happy to tell you more about that and add your name to that list.

There’s a section called ‘Issues’. We’ve all got issues but SWCLC issues have to do with state and federal legislation that impacts our local business community. This is where we publish our annual report card letting you know how your local legislators voted on issues we felt were critical to your business. At our next meeting we’ll also be deciding on positions to take for the ballot propositions you’ll face in November. They’re not all business related but the ones that are could have a significant impact on your ability to make a living, on the regulations you must comply with and on the way your business is taxed. Our positions will be posted here for your review.

All of our hot issues are included under the ‘Take Action’ tab. Every year there are few issues that bubble to the top that we encourage every Chamber member and business owner to respond to. Our voice on your behalf is strong. Adding all of your voices individually is even stronger. Most Legislators will tell you that they rarely hear from constituents on issues before them. Maybe that’s why so much bad stuff gets passed - nobody up there knows the impact it will have on you. If they hear from 3 or 4 people that’s unusual. But if an issue comes along that generates dozens or hundreds or thousands of letters, phone calls and emails, they sit up and take notice.

That’s our goal by encouraging you to take action on some issues on your own behalf. We can tell them we represent more than 2,200 local businesses and that’s good. But if they actually hear from even half of you, with personal stories about how a measure will affect your business for good or bad, that’s terrific. They still might not act in a prudent or responsible manner but you’ve put them on notice that you are watching them. Maybe next time they’ll think twice.

So items of major regional, state or national importance are here as are copies of more than 90 letters we’ve sent on individual bills so far this year. If you’ve got questions on Senator Emmerson’s bill to bring back pilfered VLF fees to local cities, just type Emmerson or SB 1566 into the search bar and you’ll pull up a copy of the letter SWCLC sent to Senators and committee members supporting that measure. Greenhouse gas, CEQA, overtime regulations? We’ve made it easy to find the information you need. We also encourage you to download a copy of the letters, put them on your own letterhead and fax them to the appropriate parties.

Finally, on our home page there’s information on current issues like updates on Job Killer bills from the California Chamber of Commerce. We also provide an updated ‘Bill Tracker’ so you can see what we’ve taken positions on, how your legislators voted and where the bill is in the process.

Keeping in touch with issues that affect your business has never been easier. Just visit us at www.SouthwestCA.biz for detailed information, or like us at www.FaceBook.com/SWCLC for your daily briefings. It’s your business. You built it, you run it, we can help you keep more of what’s yours.

If you’d like to find out more about the Southwest California Legislative Council and how it can benefit your business, all Chamber members are invited to our open meetings held at noon on the 3rd Monday of each month at the Realtor House, 26529 Jefferson Avenue in Murrieta. We are the voice for Southwest California business in Sacramento.

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WORkOUT ANd STRETCh WiTh YOUR PARTNER

M any people get bored with their workouts and then choose to quit. Who better to motivate you than your significant other or best friend? There are many ways a partner can keep you

motivated. Being accountable for something makes people naturally strive to be better and to impress others. If you have a partner, not only are you responsible for showing up and not disappointing them, you need to push yourself and your partner to higher limits. There will be days when you are down and you will expect your partner to get you through it. And there will be days when your partner is expecting you to push them past their tired slump.

Use your time at the gym as quality time. Most gyms have a child care center that can take care of your children while you are exercising with your partner. On days when kids are sick or can not go into the child care center, swap babysitting. Take turns watching children so there is absolutely no excuse not to workout. You may not have a partner that day, but you know your kids are safe.

Whether you are a member of a gym or not, there are so many things you can do together. Take a class together. It is less intimidating. Try using the cardio equipment side by side and talking to each other. If there are not two machines next to each ask someone nicely if they would mind switching cardio machines and they probably will do it kindly. Most likely they will do that for you. Never be rude or too loud with your partner, people go to the gym as their sanctuary away from other things. If you do not have access to machines, take a walk or jog from your house. There is no better way to exercise and bond than enjoying fresh air with great company. You can also take your partner on an outing with your bicycles, roller blades, your kid’s scooters or go jogging, then do your abs and stretches.

Try alternating sets in the weight room or at home. If one of you uses a much heavier weight, and it is too hard to switch the weights each time, one person can be doing a different exercise (but near each other) and then switch. Take turns on your sets to motivate each other to work harder than you would if you were alone. Don’t let each other slack off. After you do your weight routine, find an area to do your abdominal crunches together. Push each other to do an extra 10 more repetitions. You’re there to help each other.

There is one more thing that is great to do with your partner. Help each other stretch! One person at a time stretches. The other person will gently press you down to help increase the range of motion. When you are pressing on your partner, make sure that you communicate when you are going to

press and how hard. Start slow and work your way to a larger stretch. The best form of stretching with a partner is PNF stretches. This is when the person being stretched will press against the person stretching using the muscle isometrically for approximately three to five seconds. Then gently release the resistance and the stretch will automatically be deeper. Breathe deep and exhale as you go into the stretch.

It is so much more fun working out with your partner than by yourself.

Stretches with your Partner

• Lieonyourbackwithyourkneeshuggingyourbody.Yourpartner will help by pressing your knees closer to you.

• Situpstraightwithyour legsstraight in frontofyouandreach to your toes. Your partner will press on your back to help you stretch farther.

• Bringyourfeetintowardsyouwithyoursolesfacingeachother (a butterfly pose) and bend down. Try pressing on your partner’s back again.

• Grabyourpartnersarmandgentlybring itbehind them,keeping the palm facing away from the body. This stretches the chest.

• Tostretchthetriceps,bringthesamearmovertheirheadand bend it towards your shoulder.

• Lie down on your backwith your arms to your side andpalms up. Gently pull one leg at a time slightly further out and do so with the arms and the head. Make it seem as though you are trying to stretch their body to be a few inches longer.

Make sure to do these stretches gently and not too abrasive. Let your partner lie down for a moment to relax and then switch stretching partners.

FitTip

When working out with a partner, you need to motivate them to do their best. Do not show off so much that you get injured. Know your limits and know your partners limits. Do not push your partner so hard that they do not want to workout with you anymore or make them feel intimidated that they can not keep up with you. Make fitness fun!

Article Written by: Michelle Rotell, Owner of Sweat Cardio and Yoga Personal Trainer/ Group Fitness Instructor For over 20 years.

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