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“The mission of the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce is to protect the free enterprise system, champion business, strive for a healthy economy and a better quality of life in our community”

Vol. 44, Issue #1 www.scchamber.com January 2018

IN THIS ISSUE...

Chamber Thanks Individuals & Business...................................3

Three New Employment Laws........4 Member of the Month......................5

14th Annual Mixologist Competition ...................................12

CHAMBER INSTALLS NEW BOARD & ISSUES SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARDS

DID YOU KNOW... Chamber made... direct referrals to Chamber

member businesses!Website traffic 26,504 visits

Visit our website: www.scchamber.com

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5 Core Compentencies of theSan Clemente Chamber of Commerce

Creating a Strong Local Economy Promoting the Community Providing Networking Opportunities to Build Business Relationships Representing the Interests of Business with Government Political Action

“The mission of the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce is to protect the free enterprise system, champion business, strive for a healthy economy and a better quality of life in our community”

Vol. 38, Issue #6 www.scchamber.com June 2012

IN THIS ISSUE...

Welcome Home Event for 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines....................2

Chamber Program Promotes Businesses....................................10

Street Festival Celebrates 59 Years............................................12

Fiesta Salsa Challenge..................14

Chamber Mapping a Course for Out-of-Town Customers

DID YOU KNOW... Chamber made...4,012 direct referrals to Chamber

member businesses!Website traffic 35,323visits & 377,397 hits!

In an effort to make sure visitors are informed of the many amenities San Clemente and the surrounding areas have to offer, we have produced the 7th Annual Visitors Guide with information regarding San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano and Dana Point. Information contained in the Guide will be included in the Chamber Website.

Visitor Guide

The Chamber receives approximately 125 visitors a week, to our office, seeking information on San Clemente and the adjacent vicinities. In addition, we send out over 40 Visitors & Tourism information packets through the mail, per week. Marketing the three cities together, guests realize that San Clemente is truly a destination municipality. As a result, visitors recognize the many features the area has to offer.

The Guide includes information pertinent to visitors and will feature member businesses that are relevant to the tourism market. This is a free member benefit.

Website & iPad

One of the elements of the Chamber website is “Visit San Clemente.” These pages contain information that is currently published in our Chamber’s Visitors Guide. In addition, the Guide was formatted to be utilized on the IPad.

The City of San Clemente and Council Members-Mayor Jim Evert, Mayor Pro Tem Tim Brown, Lori Donchak, Jim Dahl and Bob Baker, along with the City Manager George Scarborough are to be commended for seeing the vision and making this projects possible. In addition, special thanks to Shelly & Don Kindred, Kindred Associates for design, artwork & photos.

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Creating a Strong Local Economy Promoting the Community Providing Networking Opportunities and Business Contacts Representing Business Interests to Government Political Action

And the winners are in…The 2017 “Citizen of the Year,” “Business of the Year” “Educator of the Year,” and “Outstanding Lifetime Achievement” award winners have been named. These prestigious awards will be giv-en out to their deserving recipient at the Chamber’s “Annual Meeting of Members, Installation of Officers & Directors and Award Ceremony,”

Sponsored by Southern California Edison, CR&R Environmental Ser-vices, the Toll Roads, Saddleback Memorial Medical Center, San Diego Gas and Electric, Southern California Gas Company, Rod’s Tree Service, Rainbow Sandals and Starfish Signs & Graphics on Thursday, February 15, 2018 at the Bella Collina Towne & Golf Club at 6:00 p.m., in beautiful San Clemente.

Master of Ceremony, Senator Pat Bates will begin the celebration and in-troduce Assemblyman Bill Brough to install the Officers and Board Members listed below. Mayor Tim Brown will be the Award Officiate at this prestigious event.

Executive Committee: Chairman of the Board – Steve Ynzunza, Coast Property Services; Vice Chairman - Susan Jennrich, Outlets at San Clemente; Chief Financial Officer – Chuck Narey, Hayden, Narey & Persich, C.P.A;

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CHAMBER INSTALLS NEW BOARD & ISSUES SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARDS

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Immediate Past Chairman - Antoine Price, Café Mimosa; 1st Vice Chairman – Burton Brown, Atomi

Financial Group and 2nd Vice Chairman – Ricky Rodriguez, Rod’s Tree Service.

Directors: Jeff Bott - Transportation Corridor Agencies, Nick Buchanan – Cape Point Development, LLC,

Mike Burke – Burke Consulting, Pat Huber - Rainbow Sandals, Nancy Hunt - Keller Williams Realty, Don

Kindred - Kindred Associates, Lance Larson – Larson Corporation, Stavros Lozano - Inka Mama’s Peruvian

Cuisine, Mike Lomonaco – Lomonaco Coast Plumbing, Tony Struthers – MemorialCare Saddleback Medical

Center and James Wynne - Johnston Pacific Commercial Real Estate.

Do not miss this exciting night to see your local constituents, visit with friends, observe as the Chamber’s

Board members are installed and the award winners receive recognition.

Tickets Available at Chamber Officeor www.scchamber.com – Events – Annual Meeting

Individual Ticket $85.00.

For more information, contact the Chamber office at 492-1131.

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEChairman of the Board

Antoine Price“Cafe Mimosa”Vice ChairmanSteve Ynzunza

“Coast Property Services, GC”Chief Financial Officer

Chuck Narey“Hayden, Narey & Persich, CPA”

Immediate Past ChairmanJames J. Wynne

“Johnston Pacific Commercial Real Estate, Inc.”

1st Vice ChairmanSusan Jennrich

“Outlets at San Clemente”2nd Vice Chairman

Burton Brown“Atomi Financial Group”

DIRECTORSJeff Bott

“Transportation Corridor Agencies”Nick Buchanan

“Cape Point Development, LLC”Mike Burke

“Burke Consulting”Will Howard

“Dragon Alliance”Pat Huber

“Rainbow Sandals”Nancy Hunt

“Keller Williams Realty”Don Kindred

“Kindred Associates”Stavros Lozano

“Inka Mama’s Peruvian Cuisine”Ricky Rodriguez

“Rod’s Tree Service”Tony Struthers“MemorialCare

Saddleback Medical Center“Chris Hamm

S.C. Council LiaisonSam Pelham

Camp Pendleton Liaison

CEO/PRESIDENTLynn Wood

TEAMArlen Flores, Production Specialist

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Representing the Interets of Business with Government

San Clemente Chamber Thanks Individuals and Businesses for Supporting 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment

The San Clemente Chamber of Commerce and the City of San Clemente hosted a Holiday Celebration for the 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment.

The Chamber and City would like to thank you, from

the bottom of our hearts. Once again, you have come through for the men and women who serve our country - paying tribute to our Troops who risk their lives for our freedom and that of our Nation.

The event, held at San Onofre Beach-Camp Pendleton, was a terrific success. Dick and Gloria Rodriguez of Rod’s Tree Service, the South Coast Detachment Marine Corps League, The Hunt Team at Keller Williams, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Mary Alice Hatch and the Missionaries from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Isaac Wilhite and numerous other outstanding volunteers, produced an exceptional Hamburger, Hot Dog & Pulled Pork BBQ, which was enjoyed by the Regiment and their families. Raffle gifts and toys, donated by generous citizens and business members were handed out. (See list below). The 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines enjoyed a wonderful day!

This event would not be possible without the generous support & dedication of the sponsors and the volunteers.

Volunteers included: Chairperson, Dick & Gloria Rodriguez, Jason & Mathew Garcia, Ricky Rodriguez, Jeff Bott, Nancy Hunt, Steve Ynzunza, Burton Brown, Rick Corder, Rick & Reeca Divel, G. Wayne Eggleston, Jay & Kumi Elston, Jackie Ramirez, Chen Yen, Shauna Hunt, Chanel Rene, Cyndi Elders, Larry Rausch, Kristen Hart, Debra Enos, Derek Jaggers, Kris Forsyth, Dan Keller, Kevin Comisky, The Hunt Team at Keller Williams, Matt Griesbach and Laurie Wood and their 25 + volunteers from Bank of America Merrill Lynch, The South Coast Detachment Marine Corps League, Mary Alice Hatch and the Missionaries from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and special thanks to Isaac Wilhite.

Presenting Sponsors: Rod’s Tree Service - Dick, Gloria, Jason Garcia & Ricky Rodriguez The City of San Clemente The Heritage of San Clemente FoundationLeft Coast Brewing Co.The Toll RoadsCalypso’s Sunrise Cafe

Contributing Sponsors:Coastal PostalBilly’s Meat, Seafood & DeliPeggy LacayoSport ClipsG. Wayne EgglestonBonded Cleaners

There are many other businesses & individuals that donated to the Welcome Home Event & volunteered! - Thank you all for honoring the United States Military personnel who risk their lives for our freedom and that of our Nation.

Representing the Interets of Business with Government

SAN CLEMENTE CHAMBER EXPLAINS THREE SIGNIFICANT NEW EMPLOYMENT LAWS

The San Clemente Chamber of Commerce has highlighted three important new laws that employers need to be aware of in 2018: parental leave for small employers, restrictions on salary history questions, and the ban-the-box-law.

Parental Leave for Small EmployersAn important new law requires that small employers provide new parents with up to 12 workweeks of unpaid leave.

SB 63, the New Parent Leave Act, requires small businesses with 20 or more employees to provide eligible employees up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave to bond with a new child. The leave must be taken within one year of the child’s birth, adoption, or foster care placement.

“Employers need to note that under the law they must guarantee the right to reinstatement to the same or comparable position before the leave begins,” Frank says.

The New Parent Leave Act will have the greatest impact on employers with 20 to 49 employees who are not currently required to provide baby bonding leave under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act or the California Family Rights Act.

No More Salary History QuestionsAnother new 2018 law, AB 168, restricts the types of salary questions employers can ask job applicants.Under this law, an employer is forbidden from asking about the prior salary of an applicant. The new law also prohibits an employer from asking a recruiter to find out about the salary of an applicant.In addition, employers cannot rely on salary history information as a factor in determining whether to hire the applicant or how much to pay the applicant.

Ban the BoxAB 1008 is what’s commonly called the “ban-the-box” law.

The law effectively eliminates the employer’s ability to do a criminal background check before a conditional offer is made to an applicant.

AB 1008 applies to employers with five or more employees. The law does provide steps for an employer to follow after making a conditional offer, should the employer still want to know about prior convictions.

Together We’re Better!


Promoting the Community


Chamber Markets Member BusinessesThe San Clemente Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the arrival of its complementary annual San

Clemente Community & Business Guide. The CBRG features pertinent City information. In addition, it includes a Chamber Membership Directory, which is an excellent resource for businesses and residents who

want to do business with other community-spirited companies.

We distribute thousands of the Community & Business Resource Guides annually, which help guide purchasing decisions throughout the year. All

Chamber members are listed complimentary, both by alphabetical order and business category. The CBRG will be utilized by individuals and companies

for Economic Development, Relocation and Travel and Tourism.

This benefit of membership is something we are very proud of. Recommend your clients and friends to the many businesses that support our community.

The Guide is another example of how your Chamber is promoting your business.

Look for the Wall Calendar & Business Directory in your mailbox this month.

The San Clemente Chamber Works for You!

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Brand Buddha brings a practical, grounded, yet enlightened approach to everything we do. We demonstrate it through a can-do attitude, professional accountability and a Zen-like collaborative approach.

We value hard work and the human spirit. We believe steadfastly that if a path to your marketing mountaintop doesn’t currently exist, we’ll create one.

Brand Buddha combines branding expertise (honed over decades) with an aggressive digital/social media team. Brand Buddha believes that either discipline on its own will never generate the success that Branding and Digital Marketing deliver together. Contact Chuck Reynolds for additional information–[email protected]

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Brand Buddha has big ad agency experience with a local San Clemente culture and vibe. We connect what we imagine with the real world of ROI and quarterly numbers and we have the creative talent and technical expertise to get it done–on time and on budget.

Brand Buddha brings a practical, grounded, yet enlightened approach to everything we do. We demonstrate it through a can-do attitude, professional accountability and a Zen-like collaborative approach.

We value hard work and the human spirit. We believe steadfastly that if a path to your marketing mountaintop doesn't currently exist, we’ll create one.

Brand Buddha combines branding expertise (honed over decades) with an aggressive digital/social media team. Brand Buddha believes that either discipline on its own will never generate the success that Branding and Digital Marketing deliver together.

Contact Chuck Reynolds for additional information–[email protected]


Creating a Strong Local Economy

The San Clemente Chamber of Commerce has embraced the 2018 year with an extensive strategic plan to further inform market and promote our members, thus creating business growth and prosperity. To follow is a highlight of just a few of your Chamber’s 2018 program of work campaign which includes: Creating a Strong Local Econo-my; Promoting the Community; Providing Networking Opportunities & Business Contacts; Representing

the Interests of Businesses with Government and Political Action, such as electing candidates to office.

Chamber Creating A Strong Local Economy

The San Clemente Chamber works daily to create a strong local economy. The Chamber is committed keeping members informed in respect to proposed legislation and issues, which affect the economic and business climate of San Clemente and the surrounding area.

The Chamber’s Legislative Council has embarked on an aggressive program of work, which includes these major legislative issues:

Chamber Legislative Public Policy Agenda Class Action Lawsuits Workforce Skills & Education Transportation Legal Reform

Chamber Members Gain Access to their Government Of-ficials through Chamber WebsiteVoiceofSanClemente

VoiceofSanClementeYour Tool for Advocacy, Information, and Involvement

www.VoiceofSanClemente.com

The Chamber Further Strengthens our Economy by Pro-ducing:

The Taste of San Clemente, Fiesta Street Festival, San Clemente Seafest & Micro-Brew Fest

Additional Economic Highlights:

Providing Leadership Programs including SCORE Counseling – Free & confidential advice to small business owners through face to face counseling and workshops.

Chamber Business Referrals – The Chamber has a full staff that receives over 40,000 inquiries a year from people needing business referral. The Chamber only refers members.

The Chamber currently maintains the Visitor & Tour-ism Center – Thousands of visitors enters our office each year. The Chamber refers them to your businesses.

Committee & Council Involvement Opportunities:

Economic Development Council - A joint effort of City and Chamber, the Council works to achieve a nationally recognized business friendly city that generated adequate municipal revenues to provide quality services to our residents & visitors.

The San Clemente Chamber of Commerce looks forward to serving our members as the #1 business advocacy orga-nization in San Clemente. We will remain steadfast in our efforts to shape a business community in which compa-nies of all sizes will prosper.

The Chamber Promotes the Community and Markets Your Businesses

Annual Meeting of Members - The San Clemente Chamber recognizes an outstanding business and remark-able individuals. Accolades are bestowed to “Citizen of the Year,” “Business of the Year” “Educa-tor of the Year” and “Outstanding Lifetime Achievement” winners at the Chamber’s Annual Meeting of Members, Installation of Officers and Award Ceremony.

Providing Networking Opportunities to Build Business Relationships


The Chamber produces a Community & Business Resource Guide. The CBRG features pertinent city information.

In addition, it includes a Chamber Membership Directory, that is a trusted resource for businesses and residents who want to do business with other community-spirited compa-nies. We distribute more than 8,000 Community & Busi-ness Resource Guides annually that help guide purchasing decisions throughout the year. All Chamber members are listed, complimentary, both by alphabetical order and busi-ness category. The CBRG will be utilized individuals and companies for Economic Development, Relocation and Travel and Tourism.

Your Chamber produces the Community Wall Calendar, which lists all Chamber events and committees and coun-cils as well as all non-profit events in the area.

Committed to continually striving to market San Clemente and member businesses, the Chamber hosts the Annual San Clemente Mixologist Competition, a contest among area restaurant bartenders to see who has the best tasting original drink.

The Chamber’s hosts a state of the art Web Site www.scchamber.com, which includes the member “Business Directory” section. Members may have their business name, address, and phone number displayed in the Busi-ness Directory search results and also have their business name hyperlinked to their Member Information Page. The Web Description / Text Context area includes the fol-lowing fields: Description, Hours of Operation, Driving Directions, and eight Keywords. The Chamber’s Web Site received over 3,500,000 hits last year.

Member Advantage ProgramChamber members offer discounts to current members of the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce. Participating members are listed, along with the discount, in the Mem-ber Advance brochure, in the Chamber Newsletter quarter-ly and on the Chamber Web Site at www.scchamber.com.

Military Welcome Home Events – The San Clemente Chamber of Commerce and the City of San Clemente host events for the 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines and Marine Air-craft Group 39, Camp Pendleton.


Tourism Marketing Council - Tourism promotion and marketing.

Chamber Provides Networking Opportunities & Business Contacts

The Chamber offers a host of networking opportunities: Business Exposition, an Annual Meeting, Chamber Con-nections, Seminars, Social Media and more.

The Chamber will host three Business Expositions this year. This will be an opportunity for San Clemente Busi-nesses to network and market their business to a broad audience with maximum visibility.

We will also be hosting numerous Business Building Classes – The first colloquium will include a Business Coach, focusing on a variety of subjects that will help our businesses be more efficient.

Business Networking Luncheons - This Networking Council gives members a change to market & showcase their business to numerous other Chamber members. The Networking Council meets at a different restaurant each month, thus giving Chamber member restaurants the op-portunity to also showcase their establishments.

Establishing an Alliance of Business & Education, which strives to support the educational interests of San Clemente Students and promotes a partnership between students and business.

Social Media - San Clemente Chamber of Commerce continues to stay on the cutting edge of technology so we are always able to market our member business to the full extent. Our member businesses do not have to know the ins and outs of Social Networking, as the Chamber does the work for them. continued on page 9



Meet Our NewChamber Members!

Rick Advantage LLC1880 N. El Camino Real San Clemente, CA 92672(949) 492-5497/www.rickadvantage.comCategories: Real Estate - Investments

San Onofre Parks Foundation3030 Avenida del Presidente San Clemente, CA 92672(949) 366-8599/www.sanonofreparksfoundation.org/siteCategories: Non-Profit Organizations

Schonberg DesignSan Clemente, CA 92672(619) 204-9402www.schonbergdesign.com/Categories: Graphic Design

Dunkin’ Donuts635 Camino De Los Mares, San Clemente, CA 92660(949) 771-4410Categories: Restaurants - Bakery - Cafe

Julie Irene Photography910 S. El Camino Real, Suite ESan Clemente, CA 92672(949) 481-3311www.OrangeCountyNewbornPhotographer.comCategories: Photographers

10th Annual San Clemente Mixologist Competition

As your San Clemente Chamber of Commerce is committed to marketing San Clemente and member business, the Chamber is hosting the 10th Annual

“San Clemente Mixologist Competition,” a competition among area lounge & restaurants bartenders to see who has the best-tasting original drink. The judging will be held at

BeachFire Bar & Grill on March 20, 2014

Each establishment will select their favorite “home made” drink. The participating bartenders mix their libations at BeachFire Bar & Grill. Each drink is then judged.

The winner’s specialty drink will then be adopted by all participants as the Official Drink of San Clemente.

All participants need to fill out the attached form with all required information. Only one entry is allowed per restaurant.

For more information contact the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce at (949) 492-1131

Please detach the entry form below and mail to :1231 Puerta Del Sol, Unit 200

San Clemente, CA 92673

2018 San Clemente Mixologist Competition Entry Form

Business:_____________________________________________________ Contact Name:____________________ Phone :_________ Cell :________ Address:_____________________________________________________ Drink Name:___________________ Drink Description:_______________ Mixologist:__________________I have enclosed the $25.00 entry fee____




BeachFire Bar & Grill on March 20, 2014

Each establishment will select their favorite “home made” drink. The participating bartenders mix their libations at BeachFire Bar & Grill. Each drink is then judged.






2014 San Clemente Mixologist Competition Entry Form Business:_____________________________________________________ Contact Name:____________________ Phone :_________ Cell :________ Address:_____________________________________________________ Drink Name:___________________ Drink Description:_______________ Mixologist:__________________I have enclosed the $25.00 entry fee____




The Shwack Cantina on March 22, 2018

Each establishment will select their favorite “home made” drink. The participating bartenders mix their libations at The Shwack Cantina and will be judged.






2014 San Clemente Mixologist Competition Entry Form Business:_____________________________________________________ Contact Name:____________________ Phone :_________ Cell :________ Address:_____________________________________________________ Drink Name:___________________ Drink Description:_______________ Mixologist:__________________I have enclosed the $25.00 entry fee____

Chamber in Search of Official San Clemente Drink


Please detach the entry form below and mail to :1100 N. El Camino Real


Business:_____________________________________________________ Contact Name:____________________ Phone :_________ Cell :________ Address:_____________________________________________________ Drink Name:___________________ Drink Description:_______________ Mixologist Name:_____________________________________________I have enclosed the $25.00 entry fee_________


“S.C. Original Drink Contest,” a competition among area lounge & restaurants bartenders to see who has the best-tasting original drink. The judging will be

held at Cafe Mimosa on March 22, 2012

Each establishment will select their favorite “home made” drink. The participating bartenders mix their libations at Cafe Mimosa, 243 Ave. Del Mar,

Each drink is then judged. The winner’s specialty drink will then be adopted by all participants as the Official Drink of San Clemente.



























San Clemente and member business, the Chamber is hosting the 8th Annual “S.C. Original Drink Contest,” a competition among area lounge & restaurants bartenders to see who has the best-tasting original drink. The judging will be







Chamber Looks Ahead article cont. from page 7

Your Chamber has the most effective method of combin-ing all of the powerful Internet resources available today; Search Engines, Social Networks, Local Directories, Email Marketing, Blog Posts and Press Releases are just but a few examples of how the chamber information is ex-ponentially propagated globally at the click of a button to increase awareness of member’s businesses or to achieve other marketing objectives, such as product sales.


The Ambassadors Council - Sponsors the Sunset Networking functions and New Member Orientations. Ambassadors serve as the communication link between all councils and encourage participation in all events. Am-bassadors develop membership retention.

Business Networking Luncheon – The Network-ing Council grants members the opportunity to market & showcase their business to numerous other Chamber members. The Networking Council meets at a different restaurant each month, thus providing Chamber member restaurants the opportunity to also showcase their estab-lishments.

The Chamber Represents the Interests of Business with Government – In addition to the Legislative program of work discussed above, the Chamber works with Legislators to shape bills, educates members in respect to Bad Business Bills and champions business friendly legislation. The Chamber is also an advocate for individual members.

Council & Coalition Involvement opportunities:

Legislative Council - On behalf of the business com-munity, examines current legislative issues and makes recommendations to the Chamber Board of Directors regarding a position and course of action. Encourages involvement and understanding of the actions of govern-ment. Hosting meetings featuring legislative representa-tives speaking on business issues.

Legislative Coalition - The Coalition hosts a Legisla-tive Luncheon several times a year. Topics for the lun-cheon are based on the individual Chamber’s Legislative Councils issues and/or concerns. Legislators are then invited to the Luncheon and asked to speak on those cur-rent business matters. The Coalition is comprised of the following Chambers: Dana Point, Laguna Beach, Laguna Niguel, San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano.

Business Council of San Clemente Chamber of Com-merce – Provides recommendations in respect to local issues of concern including, Legislation, Guidelines & Regulations, which may affect the prosperity of the busi-ness community of San Clemente.

Annual State of the City Luncheon - The San Cle-mente Chamber of Commerce presents the annual State of the City on the second Thursday in April at 11:30 a.m. Join us for lunch as the Mayor addresses significant City matters, such as the economy, development and infrastruc-ture issues. This is an excellent opportunity to network with local business owners, residents and members of the San Clemente City Council.

Political Action, such as electing candidates to office.

The San Clemente Chamber of Commerce is concerned about making sure that we elect to office those candidates who understand issues from a business point of view.

Committee involvement opportunity:

Political Action Committee - Businesses for a Bet-ter San Clemente (BBSCPAC) is the sponsored PAC of the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce. The PAC acts pursuant to authority granted by the Chamber and shall make endorsement and contribution recommendations to support State and local candidates on behalf of the Cham-ber. PAC funds are a voluntary membership contribution.

Your Chamber Works for You!

Chamber Ambassadors

ChairmanBurton Brown

Capstone Affluent Strategies

Beth ApodacaCreative Angle

Ray ArochoCDA Law Center

Eric BergstromSanClementePatch.com

Kelly FinneySan Clemente Office Suites

Cindy HolmesCivilian

Tyler JohnsonChiropractic Center

Elaine KwohServpro San Clemente

Ben MedinaFriendly FixIT

Scott MelcherParadise Miniature Golf

Jerry QuinlanQuinlan Properties

Chamber Ambassadors

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Capstone Affluent Strategies


Ray ArochoCDA Law Center

Eric BergstromSanClementePatch.com

Kelly FinneySan Clemente Office Suites

Cindy HolmesCivilian


Elaine KwohServpro San Clemente


Scott MelcherParadise Miniature Golf

Jerry QuinlanQuinlan Properties

Chamber Ambassadors

ChairmanBurton Brown

Atomi Financial Group, Inc.


Isaac CamachoAccurate Termite and Pest Control

Rick DivelDivel Insurance Agency

Andrew HansonGenerations Financial

Kelly FinneyColdwell Banker Beachside

Karen GarzaMarketing Coach &

Freelance Writer


Shelly KindredSan Clemente Journal

Daniella McCormickFarmers & Merchants Bank


Debra OsborneColdwell Banker Beachside

Shauna HuntKeller Williams Realty

Vicky WilsonLiberty Tax

Chamber Offers Members Advertising Opportunity

Your San Clemente Chamber of Commerce produces a Community Calendar of Events. The attractive wall calendar lists all the Chamber meeting and events. In addition, all non-profit events within San Clemente and the surrounding communities are listed. The Chamber mails this event calendar to all members and encloses one in each of our

new member packets throughout the year. You can have the opportunity to

advertise in this unique calendar by purchasing a

business card size ad for only $350.00.

If you are a non-profit organization and want your

event listed, call today. Do not be left out. There is limited space. Deadline is March 5th. Call the

Chamber for more info at 492-1131.

Are you a New Chamber Member or would you just like to get an update on the many valuable benefits available to you through your Chamber Membership and at the same

time meet and network with new members.

The Chairman for the Ambassador’s Council cordially invites you to attend a Membership Orientation on

Friday, February 16th

1231 Puerta Del Sol, Unit 200, San Clemente at 12:00 p.m.

What Can the Chamber Do For Me?

Promoting the Community


Creating A Strong Local Economy

LOCAL CHAMBERS: A BEST RESOURCE Tap Assets to Gain Competitive Edge

In these tough economic times, small businesses need to tap the resources that are available in their communities to weather the storm. They need to look no further than their local chambers for help.

Local chambers advocate for small businesses at the local, regional, state, and national levels.Every day, they work to keep government at bay so that you can focus on running your business. They also introduce you to potential customers through business referral programs, market your business online and in their directories, and offer special discounts through various affinity programs such as insurance, shipping, and office supplies.

Local chambers are a one-stop shop for business information, including market access information for small businesses thinking about expanding, economic profiles of the community, workforce statistics, contact information for government officials, and regional trend studies.

Small business tool kits, which are found on your local chamber’s Web site, can help with developing business, marketing, and communications plans as well as finding capital. If you’re thinking about expanding your business, the local chamber should be your first call.

Local chambers are one of the best places to make business connections. After-hour networking programs and networking luncheons on topics relevant to business help you stay in the game and gain a competitive edge. In addition membership in your local chamber can greatly enhance your company’s brand.

A national study titled The Real Value of Joining a Local Chamber of Commerce, conducted by The Schapiro Group, an Atlanta-based marketing research firm, suggests the following:

When consumers know that a business is a member of the local chamber, they are 44% more likely to think favorably of it.

Consumers who are told that a business is a chamber member are 51 % more likely to be highly aware of it and 57% more likely to think positively of its local reputation.

Consumers are 63% more likely to buy goods and services in the future from a company that they believe is a member of the local chamber of commerce.

In addition, when business decision makers believe that a business is a chamber member, they are 37% more likely to think favorably of the business, 51% more likely to be highly aware of it, 58% more likely to think positively of its local reputation, and 59% more likely to buy goods and services from it.

With numbers like this, run-don’t-walk to your local chamber and get engaged with its program of work. A strong chamber symbolizes a strong community-both benefit from each other.

Together we’re Better!


Upcoming Chamber Meetings & Activities...

Saturday, April 26 San Clemente

Micro-Brew Festpresented by

Left Coast Brewing Co., 1245 Puerta Del Sol

from 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. VIP admission 12-1.

General Admission 1-5

Save the Dates:Thursday, May 1 – Sunset Networking Mixer hosted by San Clemente Villas by the Sea, 660 Camino de los Mares at 5:30 p.m.

Friday, May 2 – Chamber Golf Tournament at Bella Collina Towne & Golf Club at 11:00 a.m.

Friday, May 16 - Coastal Chambers Legislative Coalition - State of the County at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa, 25135 Park Lantern in Dana Point from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Friday, January 12 – Board meeting held at Chamber office at 7:30 a.m.

Friday, January 12 – Membership Orientation at San Clemente Chamber, 1231 Puerta Del Sol, 200 at 12:00 p.m. Lunch hosted by BallPark Pizza San Clemente

Thursday, January 18 – Ambassador Council at the Chamber office at 12:00 p.m.

Thursday, January 25 - Business Networking Luncheon at Inka Mama's Peruvian Cuisine, 821 Via Suerte, 104 at 11:30 a.m. Price is $20.00 (cost of lunch)

Wednesday, January 31 - Legislative & Transportation Council at the Chamber Office, 1231 Puerta Del Sol, Unit 200 at 12:00 p.m. Speaker: District Attorney Tony Rackauckas

Save the DateThursday, February 15 – Annual Meeting of Members, Board of Director’s Installation and Award Ceremony at the Bella Collina Golf & Country Club at 6:00 p.m.

AnnualMeetingofMembers,InstallationofOfficers&AwardCeremony-Thursday,February15,2018attheBellaCollinaGolf&TowneClubat6:00p.m.

SanClementeMixologistCompetition-Thursday,March22,2018atTheShwackCantinaat3:00p.m.

SanClementeStateoftheCity–Thursday,April5,2018atBellaCollinaat11:30a.m.

SanClementeMicrobrewFestival-Saturday,April14,2018atLeftCoastBrewingCompany,1245PuertaDelSolat12:00p.m.

FiestaMusicFestival–Sunday,August12,2018atAvenidaDelMarat9:00a.m.

SanClementeSeafest–Sunday,October7,2018attheSanClementePierat9:00a.m.

TasteofSanClemente–Friday,November2,2018attheCasinoSanClementeat6:00p.m.

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