Chamber Exchange - May 2016 - San Bernardino Area Chamber of

Your San Bernardino Area Chamber of Commerce
CHAMBER EXCHANGE
EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE
●Chairman, John Nolan Gresham, Savage, Nolan &
Tilden, Attorney’s
Jim Wheeler, Chili’s Grill &
Bar
●Treasurer, Phil Waller –
Rogers, Anderson Malody &
Scott
●Ambassador VC, Mary
Ann Quiggle - I.E. Glass
● VC Business Support,
Larry Quiel - Quiel Brothers
Signs
●VC Education, Don
Averill – PPL
●VC Community Affairs,
Jack Avakian- YMCA
●VC Governmental
Affairs, Robert Gastel –
Arrowhead Mechanical
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
●Ali Cayir-Transtech
Engineers
●Alan Conrad-Nat’l Orange
Show
●Frank Coser-Anita’s
Mexican Food Corp.
●Matt Florez- McDonalds
●Mike Gallo-Kelly Space &
Technology
●Jack Hill–Mr. Hill’s
Catering
●Jack Katzman–ABO Ent.
●John Kaufman-JKS
Investment Group LC
●Kevin Lang- LLU Health
●Kelly Ledbetter-Jordan
Insurance Svcs
●Cathy Paredes-B of A
●Johnnie Perkins-Athens
Services
●Terri Relf-Inland Ctr Mall
●Marty Romeo-Ret
●Nelson Selmer- Ardent
Mills
●Lesley Stevens-Residence
Inn
●Evlyn Wilcox-Ret
Judi Penman, Pres/CEO
SBACC PLANS 40TH RECOGNITION DINNER TO HONOR
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
AND FIRST RESPONDERS
Back in 1976, SBACC Chairman of the Board, Johnny Johnstone and Board
Member Rich Caldwell came together and felt that the Chamber should honor Law
Enforcement Officers at a special dinner as an expression of support and recognition for
all those officers who support the business community and residents.
The 40th Anniversary Of The Beginning Of That First Recognition Dinner
Will Be, Thursday, June 9th. In The Dome Building At The National Orange Show
A Social Hour At 5:30 P.m. Dinner Beginning At 6:15
December 2nd was a horrific experience for everyone. It was an eye-opener for
many. Yes, it put San Bernardino on the map. However, SB has been on the map
before. When the press began calling the Chamber (and they did from local news
media to USA Today, to as far away as Sydney Australia) The memory came back as to
when people came together during the fires, calling the Chamber wanting to know
where to go, what they could do to help. The press had the perception the
citizens of San Bernardino were running scared. But they were told, NO San
Bernardino was strong and so were their citizens. That momentum remained and
others were also saying, “San Bernardino is strong”. Finally, that became the city’s
logo. Pins and banners were even made.
As the Chamber celebrates its 40th Law Enforcement Dinner, let us remember
our Safety Officers have been around much longer. They have always been there for
us. December 2nd was a shocking time, however, it also made people aware just how
truly prepared and magnificent our public safety officers are. Our officers who came to
our aid from other towns; those officers who did important work behind the scenes, are
invaluable as the other collaborating agencies involved.
Our honorees have increased, therefore, we are asking
businesses to increase. Please do not let this be a room full of
officers recognizing their own. This year especially, the
Chamber’s dinner needs to return to why it was intended. As
we honor those outstanding officers and as many first
responders as we can, please sponsor a table, bring members of
your team and save room for a few officers. Call the Chamber
and see how you can be an event sponsor at 909-885-7515.
San Bernardino Businesses Taking Advantage of Exporting
Did You Know As
Anita's Mexican Foods Products Exporting To The Middle East
One Of Your
The founder of San Bernardino-based Anita’s Mexican Foods, which specializes
in
tortillas
and snack foods, is proud to display a “Made in America” label. The products
Chamber Benefits are distributed
globally in Canada, South Korea, New Zealand and So America.
Founded
in
1958
Mauro Robles, the LA facility, La Reina, makes tortillas. The San
The Chamber Can Bernardino facility,byestablished
in 1978, makes tortilla chips and related snack products.
Mauro
Robles’
story
is
a
testament to hard work, a keen business sense without
Provide You A
the benefit of a college education and the pursuit of an American dream. He left his
home state of Zacatecas in 1952 to work at American railroad yards under the Bracero
Certificate Of
program, which means “laborer” in Spanish. Robles earned his U.S. citizenship and met
his wife-to-be, Estela, in the corn tortilla factory where they worked. Back then,
Origin.
As Part Of The
Export Process For
Any Type Of Orders,
A Business
(Receiving The
Good) May Require
A Chamber Of
Commerce
Certification On
Exporters Paper
Work
American consumers were getting their first taste of Mexican staples. Armed with big
ambitions and $5,000 in savings, Robles opened a small tortilla-making business from a
storefront in East LA and sold tortillas to mom-and-pop restaurants. In Mexico, corn is
king, but wheat-based products had conquered Americans’ taste buds, and Robles was
ready to satisfy that craving. He decided to speed up the cumbersome production that
was all by hand. He bought machinery and rented space to start the first semiautomated tortilla line that could make them 10, 20 times faster.
As business grew, in 1961 Robles moved to a larger plant in LA, and La Reina
was established as flour tortilla royalty. The factory expanded in 1984 and is now one of
the area’s largest employers. It churns out more than 1.5 million tortillas on a slow day.
As growth surged in LA, in 1978, the family bought Anita’s Mexican Foods, founded in
1934 by the Marquez family a San Bernardino-based company. More than 20 years ago, after
a national competitor began taking a bite of the Robles’ market, Anita’s became pioneers in an
untapped niche for healthier, gluten-free, corn-based products, which now accounts for a
considerable chunk of its revenues. As early as 1987, the company introduced organic blue,
white and yellow corns and began using suppliers of only GMO-free corn. Anita’s sales
outgrew its San Bernardino manufacturing plant and warehouse, totaling 90,000 square feet,
which prompted relocation to a much larger site in San Bernardino in 2014.
A long time customer; Flamous Brands based in Duarte, CA will soon begin
exporting the chips Anita’s makes for them to the Middle East. Specifically to Kuwait,
the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and to the United Arab Emirates. Flamous has taken the
flavor of a falafel* and re-imagined it as a tortilla chip using corn and chickpeas along
with a proprietary blend of herbs and spices to offer the consumer a tasty, nutritious
and healthy alternative to the simple Tortilla Chip.
WINPAK Food Packaging Machinery Manufacturer is a small company located
This will require
both a seal and a
signature in most
countries
on South Sierra Way, that builds custom made machines and has been in San
Bernardino for 35 years. The secret of the success of this unique well-hidden thriving
business is “Everything is Customer Driven”, thus the “Customer is Always Right”. Their
Customer Service must be outstanding. WINPAK may ship new or rebuilt
machinery, repaired components, or spare parts to their customers. Both the
manufacturing and assembly of the machinery and replacement parts are produced in
San Bernardino. Some of their machines make the packets for the fast-food tiny
condiments, i.e., soy sauce, ketchup, mustard, etc., they make the long kids single
serve yogurt packets. A customer might come in and have a request for a machine that
would produce 1,000 soy sauce packages in one minute. WINPAK would customize and
build the machine. Currently they have machines operating in many countries around
the world. The cost of a machine is between $300,000 and 5 million dollars.
JC Penney Will Join Macerich’s Inland
Center this Year,
San
Bernardino
Continues
to Grow,
New, Old,
Businesses
the property’s powerful retail roster, including
anchors Macy’s, Forever 21 and Sears, along with more than 100 specialty stores and
restaurants in the 933,000 square-foot, single-level, enclosed regional mall. The store’s
new location at the mall will be a fully renovated, high-profile anchor space, formerly
home as Gottschalks department store.
“Macerich’s high-performing Inland Center continues to be an exceptionally
strong platform for popular retail brands, and we are so pleased to welcome JC Penney
to our vibrant store lineup,” said Arun Parmar, Sr. Property Manager, Inland Center.
“Our mall dominates the greater San Bernardino region, which is the 13th most
populous metropolitan area in the entire country, providing a highly strategic location
for JC Penney.”
The 138,000 sq ft, 2-level JC Penney at Inland Center will bring its well-known
private brands offering compelling style, quality and value, as well as popular national
brands and exclusive merchandise and attractions, including Sephora and Disney.
The region’s strengthening economic outlook, along with significant population
density, help make San Bernardino an appealing location for JC Penney.
Expanding
And Familiar
Ones
Remaining
STAY
POSITIVE
JOIN THE
CHAMBER
AND
SUPPORT
THE TEAM
Costco’s Annual Big Fund Raiser for United Way and Children’s Miracle Network is Taking
Place the Month of May. All money raised by the employees will be matched by Costco
Corporate. Last Year twenty five million dollars was raised with monies going to Children’s
Hospital, as will this year.
Those donating $100 will see their name/business card on a balloon displayed over
registers. Those donating $500 or more will have banners displayed.
There is still time to participate in this worthwhile fundraiser. Thank You Costco.
Ethiem Lewis, Business Marketing Reprehensive, 909-478-3445 X1
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Congrtatulations
It Was
A
Great
Day In
San
Bernardino
For
Chamber
Members
On February 1st Security
Bank
Of
California
Officially
Became Part Of Pacific Premier
Bank.
Steven R. Gardner, President and
CEO, welcomed all customers, employees,
and shareholders to the Pacific Premier
family, saying, “as the two banks come
together, Premier wanted to reaffirm their
commitment to providing everyone with the
same
local
market
knowledge
and
unparalleled service that they have come to
expect. Customers can continue to bank
with Premier and Security Banks where,
when and however they prefer at any
Security Bank of California branch, ATM, or
online”.
He further stated that this
partnership provides all clients with
immediate access to their expanded array
of business lending solutions and larger
loans. He reminded their customers to
contact their Security Bank relationship
manager to learn more how the bank can
continue to help them and their businesses
thrive and prosper.
The chamber is proud to have the
support of both banks as members.
Premier, joining
in 1983. Security who
opened their doors in SB in 2007. Your
chamber wishes you the very best in the
future.
InnovAge
Greater
PACE
CA
has
appointed
Ivy
Pandit, MD, as
Medical Director.
In her role, Dr.
Pandit
oversees
the delivery of
medical care and
clinical services. She is Board Certified in
Internal Medicine/Geriatric Medicine and
Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
She is
passionate about caring for the elderly and
thrives on bringing comfort and dignity into
the lives of her patients. Dr. Pandit has
nearly 40 years of professional experience.
Happy
Third
Norton
AFB
Anniversary
Museum
and
especially to Bob Edwards, President
of the Board of Directors, and his
magnificent team for the commitment
they have given of themselves by
creating this outstanding contribution to
our community. Thank you.
A shout-out to the gracious
donation of Stater Bros Markets Corp.
who made it possible for the Norton AFB
Museum Veterans Memorial Area to add
the large (7.5K) boulder with plaque in
remembrance of Capt Leland F.
Norton and also the Freedom Tree
Plaque
that
was
dedicated
in
remembrance of those who served with
the 63rd MAW. Both plaques were
originally located at the Norton AFB
Headquarters Building prior to the base
closure in 1994. The plaques were
rescued by the Stater’s Bros. Team
and remained in storage until recently.
Members of the museum team were
extremely pleased when the Stater’s
Team, donated the relocation and
“setting” of both plaques.
It is a well known fact that Jack
Brown, President of the Board, has
always held a close place in his heart for
Capt. Norton and Norton AFB.
An
outstanding example of the Museum and
Stater’s teams working together to
preserve the history of the Norton AFB.
The Super Bowl High School Honor Roll
recognizes high schools and communities
C
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G
R
A
T
U
L
A
T
I
O
N
S
that have contributed to Super Bowl history
by presenting them with a commemorative
Wilson-produced golden football for every
player or head
coach who has
appeared in a
Super Bowl.
San
Bernardino
High School
joined
more
than
2,000
high
schools
to
be
recognized
across
the
country
and
around
the
globe to be
recognized by
The
Super
Bowl High School Honor Roll. Additionally,
the NFL Foundation will provide SBHS with
a new character education curriculum and
the opportunity to apply for a grant of up to
$5,000 to help support and grow their
football program.
“Having Mark Seay present SBHS
with the golden football demonstrates to
our students that attending SBHS is
something to be proud of,” commented
Antoinette Fulcher-Gutierrez, principal of
SBHS.
“When our students see alumni
reach their goals, they can then start
envisioning themselves doing it as well.
This is making hope happen. We’re also
excited at the opportunity to receive a
scholarship from the NFL Foundation which
would allow us to purchase new uniforms,
increasing the pride we hold in our hearts
for Cardinal City,” Fulcher-Gutierrez added.
Seay played football as a wide-receiver for
SBHS Cardinal’s from 1982–1985 and went
on to play in the NFL for the Philadelphia
Eagles and San Diego.
Upon retiring from football in 1999, Seay
joined Stater Bros.’ public relations
department as the company’s community
relations representative. In this position,
he delivered his personal message of goalsetting and the importance of education.
More importantly, Seay served as a role
model to over 60,000 students emphasizing
that pursuing one’s dreams despite peerpressure and adversity can be achieved.
“I’m honored to be a part of the Super
Bowl 50 celebration by giving back to
my alma mater, SBHS,” noted Mark
Seay of Stater Bros. Markets. “I’ve
been blessed and very fortunate to be a
part of NFL history and the Stater Bros.
‘Family’; two longstanding organizations
committed to the tradition of giving
back to the community,” he added.
A Hearty CONGRATULATIONS
To Our Friends At BURRTEC San
Bernardino’s new private refuse carrier
which began April 1st. Burrtec will
provide all refuse services for the City of
SB residents and businesses.
Burrtec reminds their
customers that
“Everything You Do Can
Make A Difference”
What Goes In Your Recycling Container?
YES ●Aluminum & Metal ●Aluminum
cans
●Aluminum
foil
●Brochures
●Catalogs
●Cardboard
●Cartons,
●Computer paper ●Glass ●Glass bottles
& jars ●Junk mail ●Magazines, ●Mixed
paper ●Newspaper ●paper ●paper tubes
●Phone Books ●#1 - #7 Plastic bottles
●Plastic soda or water bottles ●Tissue
boxes ●Used envelopes ●Tin ●Steel ●bimetal cans ●aerosol cans empty without
pressure ●food trays
If it’s Clean and Dry, Toss It In
REMINDER: Please do not put trash in
the recycling or green waste carts.
NO ●Scrap metal ●appliances ●Rubber
Bands ●mirrors ●ceramics ●light bulbs
●windows or dishes
GREEN Waste Items include ONLY:
●Branches ●Brush ●Leaves ●Palm tree
trimmings ●Grass clippings; ●Tree
Trimmings NO Animal waste ●Cactus
Construction Debris ●Garbage ●Plastic
or paper bags.
►►Four times a year, a newsletter will
be included with your bill. All programs
that are currently in place will remain
unchanged.
For Information Contact Burrtec
Waste Industries -909-804-4222
Once upon a time
The city grew,
in another century there
was
a
brand
new
Chamber of Commerce,
less than ten years old,
who wanted to grow
and do “GREAT” things
in this thriving city
called San Bernardino.
The Governing Board of
this
Chamber
were
influential in assisting
other
entrepreneurial
assemblages become of
age, such as a brand
new entity called the
Orange Show
the Orange Show Fair Grounds grew, and
as they grew, they all went their own ways.
As the years passed, their paths crossed
many times. Finally , in the year 2016, fate
brought them together again to work on a
special project.
A True
Collaboration
Or A
Partnership
Among
Chamber
Members
As they all worked
together, miracles
happened and a
“GREAT” fair took place
and the people came
and had fun.
the chamber grew, and
It was time for a big celebration at the Fair
Grounds, their 101st anniversary. “A Blast
From the Past” citrus display was now
asked of the chamber to be contributed for
an exhibit. Being that the National Orange
Show was a member of the Chamber of
Commerce, it seemed only proper that the
chamber ask other members to assist on
the undertaking for this very prestigious
project.
And so the quest began:
A clever squire in the village, the
owner of an honorable business named
Arrowhead Mechanical, had a design
that deemed appropriate for such a
project. However, he sought a builder.
Across the valley to the west, a
school yard full of talented young people
were learning many skills where they
would be able to support themselves
and become useful citizens upon
reaching adulthood. The name of this
wonderful instruction center was “Job
Corps”.
A cheery lass,
quite rambunctious
offered her talents. She worked for a
large Dental Institution in a nearby
village in Loma Linda. On her farm she
had access to much citrus that was
needed for this project when built.
Bringing Sunshine To San Bernardino
Congratulations
L-R: Chamber Pres/CEO
Judi Penman, Kevin &
Maryann Quiggle, owner
I.E. Glass; Robert
Gastel, Owner, Partner
Arrowhead Mechanical;
Jim Wheeler,
partner/manager Chili’s
Grill & Bar; and Senator
Mike Morrell
Senator
Mike
Morrell
Names
Businesses
of the
Year
For
Community
Involvement
Inland Empire Glass is as Good as the two who are responsible for what it is,
“It is a Cut Above the Rest”. That is what attendees hear Maryann Quiggle, owner
of I.E. Glass say at the chamber networking Koffee Klatch as she introduces herself.
When one of the original two owners of I.E. Glass hoped to retire, they sought
out one who was a talented worker and might make a viable partner for the business.
Kevin Quiggle was that one. He worked through one summer. The owners found him a
saint, and offered him a partnership. Kevin bought out that one partner 20 years ago.
Maryann retired teaching to assist Kevin in the business. Both wanted to become
more involved in the community. Therefore, it began.
Maryann has danced in the Assistance League Headdress Ball three times, once
wearing the headdress. Having difficulty learning to balance the huge headdress, Kevin
was instrumental in helping her learn to balance as she walked. This describes their
marriage and their business. Both are as involved in their business as they are in the
community. They come as a pair. When trouble strikes in the business, they balance
each other out. They are each other’s checks and balances. Where Maryann goes,
there goes Kevin and likewise. That is why people like to do business with I.E. Glass.
They are a Cut Above the Rest.
Maryann is serving as the Chairman of the chamber’s Ambassadors, thus on
the Board this year. Kevin and Maryann are always available, not just to volunteer,
but smile and say, “What ever you want”. The chamber has benefited from their
enthusiasm and promotion of support for the city and chamber. Both have gone
through the Chamber’s Leadership class.
A huge passion for the Quiggles is the Nutcracker. Maryann became involved
in The Nutcracker with her daughter over 30 years ago. Kevin was enticed
approximately 12 years later. Both have served on the Inland Dance Theatre board for
15 years, Kevin is V.P. and Maryann is Treasurer.
The sets, costumes and props are stored at I.E. Glass. With the equipment
that I.E. Glass provides, Kevin is able to deliver and remove the sets to and from the
theatre at the time of the performance. He also uses his time and equipment from I.E.
Glass to pick up and return the backdrop from Los Angeles.
When Kevin’s father was 34, he had six multiple strokes. In therapy, he was
taught to build stain glass windows for rehabilitation. Kevin, who was 10 at the time,
Chamber Participates
In Think Tank
Following December 2nd
Ret Sheriff Rod Hoops
requested a meeting with
his team from the Wash.
D.C. Law Enforcement
Think Tank Police
Foundation and chamber
business members to
review how business
interpreted the
communication process
with the public during the
day of the attack.
This was to be used for a
report on the IRAC
education information for
the police departments to
improve their techniques.
Renee Sharer from Dr.
Kiyan Optometrist,
Jim Wheeler, Robert
Gastel and Judi Penman,
met with them. Renee
said how confusing and
frightening it was for
their patients, being so
close to the incident and
not knowing whether to
leave or stay or if they
were in danger. This
segued into a dialogue on
how to distribute
information to local
businesses. What mode
did people go into?
From a national
restaurant to a small
Doctor’s office, there
was no procedure for
the locals. Who was
confused? Who armed
themselves? Who
were frightened?
Should they lock up and
remove people? Some
have now developed a
procedure. All agreed
law enforcement handled
themselves very well.
Jim felt most info was
from twitter and facebook
which was not 100%
accurate. He suggested a
scanner phone app might
be used.
learned right along with him. Kevin now has a special talent and gift that benefits his
business. Who would ever have known all those years ago what the future would hold
for that little boy.
Natives of SB, Kevin, a graduate of Pacific HS and Maryann, a graduate of
Aquinas are strong believers in SB and do not want to leave. It is second nature for
them to give back as much as they can. They also like to help others who are also
doing good in our community like Steve Shaw and Alan Bone at the Railroad Museum.
When the museum needed glass installed in their second hand showcases, I.E. Glass
put it in at no cost. Why? “Because they just love those guys and what they are doing
for our city”.
Chili’s Grill & Bar
has been a staple of Hospitality Lane for over 28 years. Chili’s is
a leader in casual dining innovation and has lead the charge in social media and
technology integration. Chili’s features Fresh Mex and Fresh Tex Menu, serving
amazing margaritas, fast lunches, and great American traditions like ribs, burgers and
cold beer. Managing/partner, for over 9 years, is Jim Wheeler, an active member of
the community. With a smile, Jim is always willing to volunteer, he doesn’t just donate
the food, but personally is in the middle of the mix, serving and making sure people
know what a GREAT experience Chili’s is. You will always find a Chili’s station at NOS’s
“Wine & Dine Under the Stars”, CID’s “Grapes and Gourmet” and “Haunted House” and
SB Chamber’s “Casino Night”, Jim feeds lunches to the volunteers for Habitat for
Humanity, Santa Claus Inc. and Kid Wish Network. Jim also assures the local schools
get their fare share of attention by participating in countless “Give Back Nights”, and
sport teams needs. During last year’s Rte 66, Jim used his expertise and assisted with
the two bar stations, staying all day.
During the December 2nd tragedy, Jim did not wait to be asked, he called and
said, “What can Chili’s do to help, where are we needed”? He was told, did, and that is
the way he typically responds. Chili’s provided food to the command center for those
who could not leave. Jim is currently Chm Elect on the Chamber Board. He, just asks,
what can I do, and he does. However, Jim generally does a lot more than is required.
Visit Chili’s. As Jim says, “Our Passion at Chili’s is, Making People Feel Special,
our purpose is To connect, serve and give to create the best life. That is why The
Chili’s on Hospitality Lane in San Bernardino is Like no Place Else!!!
Some would say Chili’s and Jim are a GREAT match.
******************
The Patriarch of the Gastel family created
Arrowhead Sheet Metal in 1969.
George Gastel was in charge of the civil service sheet metal shop at Norton AFB, creating
experience to become and entrepreneur that led him to start his family business. Filling
many requests to make metal duct for air conditioning units, George said, “We can do that”,
thus beginning their long association with air conditioning and changing their name to
Arrowhead Mechanical.
The family business reaches out to the community by sponsoring youth sport
teams. They were the original sponsor for the UCR athletic foundation and title sponsor for
the first three years. Robert Gastel and his team are also reaching out to local personal
s through an apprenticeship program who are desirous of learning a new trade.
Currently Robert is serving on the Executive Committee of the San Bernardino
Area Chamber of Commerce as Chairman of the Governmental Affairs Committee. He
served as Chairman of the Board in 2009/2010. Robert has many talents and is slow to
boast but quick to share them. He is always available to assist, whether to help out in an
emergency or to offer advice when needed. He has played an instrumental role in keeping
an semblance of “Rendezvous Back to Route 66” in San Bernardino. His involvement is to
assist with selecting the cruising route and to organize and guide (a large amount of)
volunteers and prepare them for the day of the event for “Street Duty”. It is always
amazing to watch Robert’s creative style handle the solutions that he endeavors to
accomplish. Thank You Robert For Sharing Your Many Gifts.
Garner Holt Productions, Inc. Keeps Busy in 2016 With Incredible
Projects From Around the World
Garner Holt,
From San
Bernardino
And
Product of
Pacific High
School
When you visit Disneyland and journey on those amazing adventure rides, remember
that many of those animatronics were made right here in San Bernardino.
Disneyland’s Big “Diamond Anniversary”
Garner Holt created three all-new animatronic Abominable Snowmen for the park’s
classic Matterhorn Bobsleds attraction. GHP’s work has been praised by top Disney cast
members and fans alike. The final figures for the upcoming Shanghai Disneyland
project have been shipped. GHP is currently putting the finishing touches on a new
creature for a classic attraction at Disney World (second this year, with a third
waiting in the wings). The sculpture will soon grace a figure in one of the attraction’s
most beloved scenes.
Thomas the Tank Engine-themed Thomas Land Theme Park Zone
at Edaville, USA out side of Boston all-new six-acre area home to the “Tidmouth
Sheds Show”, featuring four full-scale animatronics versions of Thomas the Tank
Engine’s pals. Kids can climb inside Percy’s cab to press buttons that activate lights and
noise, pull levers, and flip knobs to play engineer on board the “little green engine.” The
figures come to life, talking, looking around their set, and puffing white smoke, in a tenminute musical show. GHP will be collaborating with their good friends at Mattel again.
Museums Around The Country Have Called on GHP’s Expertise
Had A
Dream After
Visiting
Disneyland
As A Child
Dreams Do
Come True
With Hard
Work &
Persistence
► Four “oil portraits” of the area’s most famous lumber kings come to life telling the
story of the wood cutting and milling industry in the 19th and early 20th centuries for the
lumber baron show for the
►African
Sawmill Museum in Clinton, Iowa.
American Research Library and Cultural Cntr in Fort Lauderdale,
Florida, asked GHP to create an animatronic version of the center’s founder, Samuel
Morrison. This is a first to create an animated version of a portrait of a real-life, stillkicking, talking, moving human being!
►USS
Midway Museum in San Diego, a replacement in a new presentation
featuring some of the most lifelike animatronic, including an expressive face and fullyfunctional fingers to grant the character an amazing array of realistic gestures.
►Gilroy Gardens CA another revitalization for a cast of singing fruits and vegetables,
including a giant block of ice, with chattering teeth, telling guests about the importance
of good nutrition through catchy rock-n-roll tunes.
►GHP has created their first animatronic character for their new friends in the
Netherlands at De Efteling, the most popular theme park and one of the most
attended in Europe. The park is dedicated to all things fantasy, and is set amongst a
fairytale backdrop of ancient forests. The most ambitious attraction to date; Baron
1898 a dive-coaster featuring an elaborate back story and beautifully detailed station
building including a number of lavish show scenes. GHP created the hero Baron
Gustave Highcourage figure, owner of the (haunted) goldmine.
Garner is a gifted and talented man and SB is proud to call him one of their own. He was
reminded after 12/2/15. How precious life is, and how quickly and unexpectedly it may be taken away. He
said, “GHP stands for joy: we make wonder, magic, and a youthful sense of delight in our best creations. We
do it for children, for families, for everyone around the world who seeks astonishment and release and
happiness. I pray that we are a force for good—in our work and our community. Above all else, I, and
every person on my staff do what we do because we love it. That is the same love that Christ calls us to share
with the whole world. This isn’t a life for gain: ours is a calling—professionally and personally-to spread
love through our unique art form”.
Community Members And
Business Leaders Had A Chance To
Spend A Day In A School, Talking
To Students, Meeting Staff
Members, Sampling A School
Lunch. Whatever The School
Principal Was Doing That Day, they
Had The Experience Of Doing Also.
San
Bernardino Area
Chamber of
Commerce and
SB City Unified School District’s
It Was The 18th
Dr. Dale Marsden,
Superintendent of
SBCUSD welcomed
those joining “one of the
most dynamic strategies
for improving the
schools, Principal For A
Day”. Leaders from
throughout the
community participated
in an intense day with a
principal and became
empowered with the
knowledge of how
company or agency
resources can be a
catalyst for improving
student learning”.
PFAD placed business
and community leaders
in schools for a day so
they could learn more
about the issues facing
schools, such as
curricula, changing
conditions for students,
facilities management,
budgets, transportation,
school safety,
counseling, and special
education. Business
and community leaders
were matched with
schools and served as
”Principal” for a day;
many found the event
to be a first step in
forming long-term
partnerships.
PRINCIPAL FOR A DAY
It was an absolute delight sharing the experience of being Principal for a Day at
Anderson School. They are a distinctive school with a population of students ages 12-22
years old who all have moderate to severe disabilities. The primary mission of Anderson is
to provide instruction to each student in order to develop the skills, knowledge, and
understanding required to promote independence, personal development, and inclusion to
the fullest extent for the individual’s potential at home, at school, and in the community.
I found Principal Nereida Gutierrez to be a dedicated, caring and patient professional and an
asset to Anderson. She has an excellent team who all work together to make sure the
students are succeeding and growing. I saw the results of that and had joy in my heart
when I was able to join the students for their Friday social engagement at the end of the
day. What a thrill to watch them dance and mingle, laugh and have fun.
-- By Judi Penman
24 Hour Fitness has become a member of
the San Bernardino community with a Grand
Opening of its new club located at 897 Harriman
Place. The new, 40,000+ square foot club
features a modern design and open floor plan.
Among its amenities are:
 Cardio, strength and functional training
equipment
 Full schedule of Cycle and Group X®
classes
 Basketball court
 Indoor pool, whirlpool, steam room and
sauna
 Personal and Group training services
 Kids’ Club
 Towel service
To experience the new gym, download a free
guest pass from 24hourfitness.com
Quality is a way of Life at
Jimmy John’s
Sandwiches,
located at 1060 E Harriman
Pl from the food, to the work ethic. Jimmy
John Liautaud, owner and founder of Jimmy
John’s Sandwiches, who opened the doors to
his first sub shop in Charleston, IL on January
1983, instills in his team and franchisees. “If
you aren’t going to do things first class, don’t
do them at all.” In the fall of 2014 Jimmy
John’s reached 2,000 stores. Jimmy John’s
uses fresh food, usually purchasing locally
produce, brought in fresh. Their tuna salad is
made from scratch by hand. They take pride
in real provolone cheese, oven-roasted
turkey, choice top round roast beef, hickorysmoked ham, or dry cured genoa salami and
spicy capicola, are also brought in fresh and
sliced by hand daily in every location. Their
bread bakers bake their French bread all day
every day.
Bethel Estate Sales
assists families
of full home liquidations, making a
seamless and easy transition to your new
beginning. Change is never easy, but with
Bethel Estate Sales one can rest assured
that all you or your loved ones properties
will be sold and distributed with ease.
Bethel has been a family owned business
for almost 5 years. Bethel, is fully bonded
and insured serving the Inland Empire,
Orange County, High Desert and San
Gabriel Valley and leading the estate world
with quality sales.
Bethel
Estate
Sales
also
purchases items along with estate sale
items to resell in their local neighborhood
Bethel Outlet Thrift Store located at 823 W
Colton Avenue in the city of Redlands.
Please stop by and find treasures in their
local store open Monday through Saturday
from 10am to 5pm.
Koffee Klatch Lively As They Network and Listen
Wednesday’s 7:30 to 8:45 am
At the Chamber, 546 W 6th Street
Mayor Carey Davis speaks to KK about the City of SB Priority Goals
QUALITY
OF
LIFE
In December 2015, the City Council adopted a resolution presented by the mayor’s
office that established a Qualify of Life Team
● Developing a comprehensive plan for targeted clean-ups
● In partnership with the SBCUSD developing a plan to ensure that routes most
traveled by students are free of illegally dumped materials to provide a walking area
free of debris, trash, and other obstacles not belonging in the walkway.
●Developing a street by street assessment method to rate cleanliness of streets parks,
and city owned properties
● Developing a plan to maximize the enforcement of illegal dumping of waste laws.
The Team has already made a significant impact around the City. Once fully
staffed, the city looks forward to seeing the restored focus on maintaining a clean city.
To report illegal dumping or another Quality of Life Issue please make a request via
SB Access Online.
Felix Automotive receives their new
Member plaque from Chamber CEO Judi Penman.
Located at 2230 N Cabrera Ave, SB, 909-880-8155.
Family owned and operated with over 23 years of experience
WWW.felixautomotive.net
UPCOMING EVENTS
►Theatrical Arts International Foundation presents Into the Woods June 11 and the Man of La Mancha July 15-17
►Eat, Drink, Dance and Enjoy the Merriment at the Annual Greek Festival to be held June 11th from 12 pm to 10
pm and June 12th from 12 pm to 9 pm at St Prophet Elias Church. Call (909) 885-6213.
►CID invites you to attend their Grapes and Gourmet on Thursday, July 14th at Hampton Inn and Suites at San
Manuel Village in Highland. Tasty food, suburb wine and delightful gifts to bid on. More than a worthwhile cause.
►The National Orange Show’s third annual family “Brew Fest” will take place on July 30 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Country music will be provided by KFrog. The fun is tasting the many brews from all the competing home
breweries. There will also be craft soda, food trucks and frozen lemonade stands and lots of fun games.