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Temecula today
July 2007
VOL 33 NO 7
Future California
2007 Southwest California Legislative Summit
Partners in Learning Donors
Donations of $1000 to
$2,499
Matt Fagan 
Community Little Book, Inc.
FireRose Communications
LLC
Grace and Carl Mellman
Lola Fisher  
Rancho Ford Lincoln Mercury
Henry’s Farmers Market 
Temecula Sunrise Rotary
Hospice of the Valleys
 
Jon and Jill Lieberg
Donations of $500 to $999
Christopher Miehl
ABC Child Care Center &
Village
Milanos Delicatessen 
The Grapeline Wine Country
Shuttle 
Julie Ngo Agency  
Donations of $100 to $499
Baily’s Old  Town Temecula 
Café Bravo 
2CP USA Temecula
Costco Wholesale Temecula
491  
Become informed on how your Chamber is representing your business in Sacramento at the 2007 Legislative Summit
held on Tuesday, October 2, 2007 from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Pechanga Resort & Casino. The event will cover such key
topics as California’s economy, transportation infrastructure, and reliable water sources. An excellent panel of speakers
has confirmed to participate: David Crane, Special Advisor to Governor Schwarzenegger for Jobs & Economic Growth; Will
Kempton, Executive Director for Cal-Trans; Assemblymember Kevin Jeffries; Randy Record, Board Member of Metropolitan
and Eastern Municipal Water Districts and Amy Minniear, President of the Pechanga Development Corporation. Dan Walters, Syndicated Columnist with the Sacramento Bee has agreed to be the event moderator this year. Last year’s event drew
over 220 business leaders from both Riverside and Northern San Diego Counties. This year’s event is expected to be even
larger with the scope of issues facing California’s businesses and residents. Don’t miss the 2007 Legislative Summit!
Reservations are $40 per person or $500 for a corporate table of 10 guests. For more information on the event contact
Jennifer at [email protected] or contact the Chamber at (951) 676-5090. Register online at www.temecula.org. This
event is made possible through sponsorship of our Title Sponsor, Abbott Vascular and Southern California Gas Company,
the Speaker Sponsor.
Next Staffing
Peck Creative Web Design
SBL Consulting
Scarcella’s Italian Grille 
Alice Sullivan
Temecula Valley Golf School
The Plantation House Restaurant
Save the Date
Upcoming Chamber Events
Monte Carlo Extravaganza, September 19, 2007
Legislative Summit, October 2, 2007
Business Expo, October 17, 2007
Awards Gala, February 28, 2008
TVCC China Trip, March 2008
Thank you and hope to see you there!
For sponsorhip opportunites or any questions on a event please
contact the special events department 951 676-5090.
Temecula Chamber Increases
Its Role in Health Care Reform
Discussions
in this Issue
Member’s News
pg 3
City of Temecula
pg 5
CSUSM Honored
pg 6
“The affordability of health care is eroding the ability of California families and
small businesses to afford health insurance. Premiums continue to increase
dramatically, causing an unsustainable burden for California small businesses
and consumers,” stated Alice Sullivan, President and CEO of the Chamber. “Today, the average cost of family coverage is over $10,000 annually, with the average business paying for 72% of those costs. With costs out of control, more and
more families are losing their health insurance coverage,” continued Sullivan.
Member Events
pg 7
Ribbon Cuttings
pg 8
Temecula Valley
Convention & Visitors
Bureau
pg 9
While some people point to uninsured families as proof of a health care crisis,
the uninsured is merely a symptom of the true problem – out of control health
care costs. Unless our broken health care system is fixed, costs will continue to
rise and erode the ability for small businesses to provide access to health care
for their employees and for individuals to attain coverage.
New and Renewing
Members
pg 10
Calendar
pg 11
The Temecula Chamber is addressing the escalating costs of the health care
system in California. In mid-June 2007 the Chamber joined with the California Small Business Health Coalition to address the issue of affordability in our
health care system.
Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce 26790 Ynez Court • Temecula, CA 92591
(Continues on pg.4)
www.temecula.org
In 1988 Tony Turski relocated to Temecula and co-founded Stadium Pizza.
“Our community involvement coupled with our marketing, menu specials and, of
course, our great food, have been the key to our success,” states Tony with a smile.
“My staff is the best of all and I love them so much for what they do!”
Last year Tony placed advertising in the 2002 Temecula/Murrieta/Lake Elsinore/
Sun City Telephone Directory. Stadium Pizza now receives more than 321 calls
per month on a special telephone line that appears exclusively in this directory.
“I couldn’t do without the Yellow Pages. It is a must to survive!”
Tony Turski, Owner
For Information Call 800-543-3087
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Temecula Today | July 2007
www.temecula.org
Member News
26790 Ynez Court, Temecula, CA 92591
Phone: 951.676.5090 Fax: 951.694.0201
Email : [email protected]
Mission Statement
The 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.
Reserve Advertisement in the TVCC
Monthly Newsletter
Flyer insert advertising available in the monthly newsletter. Cost is $300 per issue or $250 for each
12 month commitment. Members provide the Chamber with 1,600 flyers and deadline is the 10th of
the month prior. For more information on reserving your insert call 951.676.5090
Officers
Chairman of the Board — Stan Harter, Reid & Hellyer, A Professional Corporation
First Vice Chairman — Dennis Frank, DR Frank & Associates
Second Vice Chairman —
­ Kelly Daniels, Premier Marketing/Valley Events
Secretary —
­ Janet Beck, Beazer Homes
Treasurer — Amy Minniear, Pechanga Development Corporation
Past Chairman of the Board — Pamela Voit, Voit Management
Directors
Tomi Arbogast, Pacific Western Bank
Nancy Austin, Austin-Brockett, LLC
Tony Berardino, Cornerstone E & S Insurance Services
Linda Bradley, Southwest Healthcare System
Melody Brunsting, Melody’s Ad Works
Bette Endresen. Artist Touch Art & Frame Studio
Ron Guerriero, Edge Development, Inc.
Isaac Lizarraga, Rancho Ford Lincoln Mercury
Rusty Manning, A Grape Escape Balloon Adventure
Martha Minkler, MJM Management Corporation
Tom Paradis, The Press-Enterprise
Karen Roberts, FireRose Communications, LLC.
Bill Seltzer, Temecula Valley Golf School
Donna Wilder, Mt. San Jacinto Community College
Management Team
Alice Sullivan, President CEO | Laura Turnbow, Chief Operations Officer
Kimberly Freize-Uhler, Membership Director | Jodi Wenzel, Membership Coordinator
Kimberly Adams, CVB Executive Director | Carrie Penny, CVB Assistant Director
Melissa Holm, Special Events | Jennifer Malek, Special Events
Lynn Collett, Resource Coordinator | Katie Edmonds, Resource Coordinator
Emily Pulley, Communications Director | Karen Ratkowski, Operations Assistant
Jeremy Harris, Legislative Council
Committees
Education
Chair — Lynn Laing, California Coast Credit Union
Legislative Council
Chair — Dennis Frank, DR Frank & Associates
Chair Elect — Greg Morrison, Lake Elsinore Municipal Water District
Membership Services
Chair — Dan Brunell, Dearborn West, LLC
Co Chair — Jan Gentry, Gentry Studio
Co Chair — Adam Ruiz, AR Home Loans Direct, Inc.
Co Chair — Julie Ngo, State Farm Insurance
Business Development Resources
Chair — Ginny Mulhern, One of Kind Jewelry
Co Chair — Barak Berlin, Keller Williams
Tourism/CVB
Co Chair — Ginny Mulheren, One of Kind Jewelry
Co Chair — Valarie Skovron, Skovron Design
Publication Graphic Design
Justin Lawler, justinlawler.net
Lowest Gas Prices in Town…
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Be a good neighbor and pass this along.
New Networking Event – 5 Minute Networking
Thursday, July 12, Inn at Churon Winery, 33233 Rancho California Rd.
Open networking & registration from 4:15-4:45pm. 5 Minute Networking starts promptly at 4:50pm
5 Minute Networking is the newest way to network with other business professionals. During the 90
minute event, you will have the chance to speak with at least 14 different individuals, one-on-one, in
5 minute increments. You can describe your respective business, exchange business cards, and pass
on referrals. When you hear the bell, it’s time to move on to another table and meet someone new!
Pre-register on-line at www.5MinuteNetworking.
com and payment at www.temecula.org required to
guarantee your seat. When you register on-line you
can request whom you want to meet! For questions
call the Membership Department at 951-676-5090
Cost is $25 for members, $35 for non-members
Office Depot — Taking Care of Business
Take care of your business by signing up and saving with the Temecula Valley Chamber Office Depot
Program! Some of the great benefits of this program are a savings of up to 60% on office supplies
and free next day delivery on orders of $50 or more. You can conveniently place your office supply
orders by internet, phone or fax. For more information call the Chamber at 951-676-5090 or sign up
online at www.temecula.org.
Deadline for text is the 5th of the preceding month, and deadline for inserts is the 10th of the preceding month.
Members wishing to submit articles, upcoming events, or member news items 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
The opinions and views expressed in Temecula Today! are those of the writer or person interviewed and are
not necessarily those of the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerece, its Officers or Board of Directors, the
editor, or the advertisers in Temecula Today! The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerece endorses no
person, political candidate, or opinion unless specifically stated. The publisher accepts advertising on the
condition that at no time shall the publisher’s liability exceed the cost of space involved, and the publisher
is not liable for incidental or consequential damages.
Thank you Media Sponsors
THE CALIFORNIAN
VALLEY BUSINESS JOURNAL
THE PRESS-ENTERPRISE
Temecula Today | July 2007
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Member News
Good News...
Why Are Salespeople Afraid To Prospect?
Part 2 0f 3
Lack of consistent prospecting by sales departments routinely ranks #1 among the most damaging issues facing
companies today. Inconsistent prospecting has a long term,
crippling impact on both companies and their sales people.
While few managers would disagree that this is a major problem, most have little understanding of the root of the problem
or how to solve it.
Why don’t salespeople consistently prospect?
Last month we covered: Fear of Rejection and Lack of Organization and Planning.
This month let’s take a look at two more:
No accountability. Most sales managers have not developed
an effective process that holds their sales people accountable. Do you know what prospecting behaviors work in your
marketplace? Are you too busy to implement a prospecting
system? Are you burned out and just not interested in providing proper coaching and supervision your sales people need?
Help for Military Homeowners
Facing Duty Station Transfer
Solution: Implement a sales management process that
teaches and requires sales managers to plan and schedule
one-on-one coaching each week with each sales person.
Many military personnel facing duty reassignment are
finding it hard to sell their homes and with the slow
down in appreciation, there is often not enough equity
to pay real estate commissions for agents to help
them. Renting the home is not usually a solution either since it will not generate enough rent to cover
the monthly payment.  This leaves the military homeowner in a very stressful financial situation, possibly
even facing a foreclosure.
Lack of knowledge or skill. Most companies don’t offer proper
training or coaching on the importance of prospecting, how
to develop a prospecting plan, improving personal effectiveness, creative visioning, developing a template of ideal clients, etc.
Solution: Develop a culture and philosophy of continuous,
never-ending improvement and invest the time and money to
make that a reality.
The Good News
And the biggest reason salespeople do not prospect will be
revealed next month. (If you’re a determined salesperson
please visit my website, www.NewSchoolSelling.com, for the
answer today.)
Wes Schaeffer is “The Sales Whisperer” with New School Selling. He can be reached at 951.200.3088 or wesschaeffer@
newschoolselling.com
Ok to Vary Benefits Based on Job Duties, Classification
Q: I’d like to give more vacation to employees who work in the
sales department than to employees who work in the warehouse. Would that be illegal discrimination?
Although the word “discrimination” is often heard from employees who feel they are somehow being treated unfairly, discrimination actually has a much narrower definition under the law.
In order to be illegal, discrimination must be based on one
of the categories specifically protected by state or federal
statutes. Simply because an employee may think something
is unfair does not mean the employer has engaged in illegal
discrimination.
Defining Discrimination
Treating employees differently is absolutely legal as long as
that different treatment:
Is not based on one of the categories specially protected by
law, such as a person’s age, race, sex, national origin, religion
or sexual orientation: or
Does not disproportionately impact a group of employees protected by the anti-discrimination laws, even if that was not
the intent of the employer, unless the employer can show it
was justified by a business necessity.
Employers generally may offer more of a particular benefit,
such as vacation, to one group of employees compared to
another as long as there is a legitimate, business-related
reason for doing so.
For example, recruiting and retaining a qualified sales staff
may require the employer to offer more benefits to those
employees, while fewer incentives may be needed for lowerskilled positions. Exempt employees often may work long
hours with no additional compensation, so an employer may
choose to provide them with more paid vacation time to prevent employee burnout.
Differing Jobs, Benefits
As long as the line dividing who gets which benefit is based
on job classification, department, shift, exempt or non-exempt status or some other legitimate, business-related category, providing different benefits to different employees is
not illegal discrimination.
Health Care Reform…(Cont.)
Here are the top three principles of the coalition:
No Employer Mandate
First Step:
Address Out-of-Control Costs in the Health Care System
According to the Public Policy Institute of California, an employer mandate will only result in lower wages, layoffs, and the
continued erosion of the state’s ability to compete in the global
marketplace. An employer mandate will not provide universal
health care coverage to almost 2/3rds of the 6 million uninsured individuals in California. While several proposals are
already being discussed individual accountability and respect
for free market decisions that would help contain costs should
be a part of any solution.
Significant annual percentage increases for the cost of health
care premiums in California only serve to highlight that our
system is broken. California cannot afford to forget the lessons learned from the once out-of-control worker’s compensation system that was responsible for damaging the state’s
business economy.
Hidden Market Realty, located in Temecula,
California, has come up with an innovative way to
help. As time permits, they will perform “MLS entry
only” listing services for active duty military homeowners to get their homes on the Multiple Listing Service
(MLS) at no charge.  Once the property information
has been sent to the MLS, it flows on to Realtor.com
and is viewable via Yahoo, MSN, AOL and thousands
of other websites.  This is by far the single most powerful and cost effective marketing tool available to a
home seller with over 4 out of 5 of home buyers now
searching for properties online.  When a seller connects directly with a buyer both can save many thousands in real estate agent commissions.  If additional
support services are needed such as negotiation or
help with the paperwork, Hidden Market Realty can
help for a fraction of the cost of a standard commission. Learn more at http://HomeSellerSupport.com
About Hidden Market Realty
Hidden Market Realty was started in 2005 by Marti
Scott, the daughter of a retired Navy Aircraft Mechanic and Richard Greenwood, a retired Navy Supply
Corp Reserve Officer.  They appreciate the sacrifices
of military service and want to give something back.
Together, Richard and Marti have over 50 years experience in real estate, finance, and related business
activities.  Their hope is that other professionals
across the U.S. will do what they can to help support
our troops.  Learn more at http://HiddenMarketRealty.
com. You can contact Richard Greenwood, 951-3081917 or [email protected]
A Uniform and Broad-Based Funding Mechanism/Do Not
Segment Employers Based on Size
Any funding mechanism for a reformed health system should
be uniform and broad-based. Small businesses and laborintensive companies are disproportionally impacted when
funding is based on a business’ size or employment levels.
Segmenting the industry creates harmful market distortions
that will cause employers to artificially control employment
levels to stay under limits and reclassify positions from fulltime to part-time. This will surely stifle small business growth
in California.
For more information log on to www.southwestcaliforniaadvocacy.biz
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Temecula Today | July 2007
www.temecula.org
City of Temecula
Location
Ciy of Temecula
43200 Business Park dr.
The City of Temecula Community Services Department and California
Coast Credit Union present the “2007 Moonlight Movies in the Park”
Series, Friday evenings during the months of July and August. The movie
series will be featured at various park sites located within the City. Festivities begin at 6:30PM with kids crafts and games. Movies begin at
dusk. Bring a blanket, low back lawn chairs** and a picnic dinner, and
come on down to the park for a family movie under the stars. Refreshments will be available for purchase.
The Community Services Department has confirmed movies are rated
G or PG
For additional information please call (951) 694-6480 or visit us on the
web at www.cityoftemecula.org
July 6th
Over The Hedge (PG)
Temecula Duck Pond
August 3rd
Hoot (PG)
Temecula Duck Pond
July 13th
Akeelah and the Bee (PG)
Temeku Hills Park
August 10th
Zoom (PG)
Temeku Hills Park
July 20th
Flushed Away (PG)
Temecula Amphitheater
August 17th
Happy Feet (PG)
Harveston Community Park
July 27th
Open Season (PG)
Harveston Community Park
August 24th
Charlotte’s Web (G)
Temecula Amphitheater
Temecula, CA 92590
951.694.6444
Movie titles and locations subject to change.
“WE CREATE COMMUNITY THROUGH PEOPLE, PARKS & PROGRAMS”
The City of Temecula Community Services Department, along with
California Coast Credit Union, is proud to present the annual “Summer
Sunsets Concert Series”, Thursday nights during the months of July and
August at the Temecula Amphitheater located at the Community Recreation Center, 30875 Rancho Vista Road, Temecula, CA. Free Face Painting and Balloon Art! The Temecula Teen Council will be selling snacks
and beverages.
All concerts begin at 7:00pm and end at 8:30pm.
FREE FUN FOR THE FAMILY ALL SUMMER LONG!
July 5th
Aunt Kizzy’z Boyz
July 12th
Hot August Night ~ “A Tribute
to Neil Diamond”
August 2nd
Ron Gartner’s “The Rat Pak”
Tribute
August 9th
The Mar Dels
July 19th
The Ranch Rockers
August 16th
Nitro Express
July 26th
The Answer
August 23rd
The Ravelers
Temecula Today | July 2007
pg 5
CSUSM Honored Five Outstanding Dominguez Joins Board of Directors
Students at Commencement
for Friends of Ronald Reagan SP
Five outstanding students were recognized at the 16th Commencement ceremony of
California State University San Marcos Saturday, May 19 at the Del Mar Fair Grounds.
• Thomas Colby, Mission Viejo. Colby received the Vice President’s Award for Outstanding Student Leadership.
Ed Dominguez has been elected to the Board of Directors of Friends of Ronald Reagan SP.
A veteran of the U.S. Navy, he has been a Border Patrol Agent for 19 years, serving at the
Murrieta Border Patrol Station since 1997.
Dominguez joined the Can-Do
Club, and, with his wife, Conni,
became Can-Do Monument Fund
donors. “This monument,” he
observed, “will enable our young
children to visualize the meaning
of our park.”
• Jose Luis Cruz, Perris. Cruz garnered the Dean’s Award in the College of Education.
• Deanna De Voss, Fallbrook. De Voss was awarded the Graduate Dean’s Award
• Frederic Samade, San Marcos. Samade was honored with the Dean’s Award in the
College of Business.
• Sally Serrin, Escondido. Serrin was awarded the Dean’s Award in the College of Arts
and Sciences.
He is a member of the National
Parent Teachers Association and
last year ran for a spot on the
TVUSD School Board “in order to
give back to my community” and
“play a more active role in the
lives of our children.”
Students were selected from each of the three colleges and from the graduate school on
the basis of academic excellence, community service, and personal integrity.
Operation Sunscreen
Help Mary Kay Protect our Troops as They Protect Us!
Area Mary Kay Reps are sending Sun Protection Care Packages to Our Troops. Each Special Sun
Care Set contains, 2 SPF 30 Sunscreens, 2 SPF 15 Lip Protectors, and 1 After Sun Replenishing Gel.
This is enough protection for 2 individuals and retails for $55. The Mary Kay Reps are committed to
donating 400 sets. 100% of the profit will be rolled in so that your donation may be matched set per
set. Donated sets will be sent directly to Soldiers Angels (tax ID #20-0583415) and they will ensure
your donations get to the troops. To make a donation contact Sandy Rains at 951-304-3411.
JULY
Chamber Spotlight Sponsored by:
Ed Dominguez
Volunteer Business of the Month
Temecula Valley Unified School
District
Melanie Norton
951-676-2661
Cal State University San Marcos
Dr. Bennett Cherry
760-750-4217
His wife teaches at Crowne Hill
Elementary School, and the couple
has two children who attend high
school in Temecula.
Chamber Spotlight
Mystery Shopper
“I DO” Makeovers
Joni Keller
951-526-7339
Temecula Winnelson Co
Ben Benavidez
951-694-6811
Thank you for your added support.
(Platinum Member: Abbott Vascular)
Founding Benefactors
Platinum Level
Abbott Vascular, Pechanga Resort & Casino
Gold Level
Paradise Chevrolet Cadillac, Southwest Healthcare System
Temecula Valley Bank
Silver Level
Community Little Book
Silver Members
The Law Offices of Rosenstein & Hitzeman, AAPLC
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Temecula Today | July 2007
Interested in becoming a member
of the Chairman’s Elite Circle?
Contact the Chamber at
951.676.5090 or
[email protected]
www.temecula.org
Member Events & News
New People at Mission Oaks
Mission Oaks National Bank announced a series of promotions and hirings to enhance customer service in its Temecula headquarters office and
Ontario Business center. Bonnie Carreon, with more than 8 years experience
in information technology, joins Mission Oaks as assistant vice president/
information technology manager in the bank’s main office in Temecula.
Elizabeth Cohen was hired as commercial loan officer in the bank’s
Ontario Business Center. Most recently, she was executive loan officer
at Vineyard Bank. A Rancho Cucamonga resident, she attended Cal
Poly Pomona.
Michael Santanello has joined the bank as financial services representative in the main branch in Temecula. Previously the Wildomar resident held positions with Kforce and Wells Fargo Bank.
Vicki MacLeod was promoted to assistant vice president and construction loan officer in the bank’s main branch in Temecula. The Murrieta
resident joined Mission Oaks in 2001.
Bonnie Carreon & Michael Santanello
Mission National Bank
Jeanine Magana was promoted to customer service manager in the Ontario
Business Center. The Moreno Valley resident joined the bank a year ago.
Mission Oaks National Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mission
Oaks Bancorp, a one-bank holding company. It is a federally chartered
bank with assets of more than $190 million that is committed to serving consumers and businesses in Southern California. The bank offers
personalized services and products through three full-service branch
offices in Temecula and Ontario and loan production offices in San Diego and Phoenix. For more on Mission Oaks National Bank visit its Web
site at www.missionoaksbank.com.
Leisure Living to Open Superstore in Murrieta
Leisure Living Superstore — Southern California’s leader in outdoor
living is proud to announce the opening of The West Coast’s Pre-Eminent Swimming Pool and Backyard Design Center! The largest indoor
showroom of its kind in California is poised to be one of the area’s top
destinations for Southern California home owners, builders and real
estate developers preparing to create, or put the finishing touches on
their Backyard home resort! Teaming with pool design and building
partner Summer Place Pools, Inc., this 6,000 sq. ft. State-of-the-Art
Design Center is located in the Murrieta Showroom of Leisure Living
Superstore and contains three fully operational in-ground swimming
pools, a full-size rock spa with grotto cave (known affectionately as the
“Cuddle Puddle”), along with the very popular 17ft fully operational
in-ground swim spa. Designers will walk clients through amazing 3-D
architectural software rendering of their backyard complete with swim-
ming pool, outdoor kitchen, patio furniture, waterfalls, patio covers,
putting greens, exterior lighting, landscaping and more!
Leisure Living
25125 Madison Avenue, Suite 104
Utilizing their established finance partners, affordable payment plans
have been designed to help accommodate a wide range of household
budgets while providing a turn-key solution for financing the entire
backyard package.
“Adding fun to your lifestyle” is something Leisure Living has been
doing in the valley since opening in Temecula in the year 2000. Come
visit the ultimate Swimming Pool and backyard Design Center adjacent to their newest showroom at 25125 Madison Avenue, Suite 104 in
Murrieta, CA! Tours are provided Monday thru Sunday from 10 – 6pm.
For more information please contact Kristine Turner at Leisure Living
Superstore (951) 491-8569.
Wahoo’s Fish Taco Opens in Temecula
The restaurant, Wahoo’s Fish Taco, know for its quality fresh food and
fun & friendly environment has opened in Temecula, at 29073 Overland
Drive in the new Margarita Crossings center, located at the corner of
Overland and Margarita.
Customers typically refer to their meal at Wahoo’s as, “awesome”. The
menu is Mexican food with an American and Brazilian influence. The menu
is inspired by the founders who lived in Brazil, moved to America and surfed
in Mexico while dining on Tacos. They took all of their experiences and created a dinning experience with an authentic active environment that will
energize you and food that will bring a smile to your face.
Temecula Wahoo’s owner, Ellen Orbe, a young entrepreneur who has
eaten at Wahoo’s since she was 10, enjoys the food variety and taste
in the fun and uplifting atmosphere.  She made it her goal many years
ago to own and operate a Wahoo’s. Ellen, who was a championship water polo player and swimmer and loves to surf and snowboard started
working at Wahoo’s several years ago after graduating from Cal Poly
San Luis Obsipo with a Degree in Nutritional Science.
Wahoo’s Fish Taco
29073 Overland Drive
Wahoo’s is a place for everyone, from families, moto-cross riders, retires and business people. Open 7 days a week from 10:30 to 9:30, it is
a place for those who have the time to enjoy a beer or Margarita on the
patio, or for business folks that have to eat a quick wholesome meal. If
you have to dine out just call take out at 951-694-4444 or order a party
pack from 5 to 100 people. See ya soon!
American Cabinet Company — Celebrating 20 Years of Quality Service
Are your cabinets run down? Need a new look? We will be happy to welcome you into the 21st century of cabinetry. We’ve been in business now
for 20 years serving Temecula and the surrounding areas, and are always
progressing in modern style and quality craftsmanship. We have recently
acquired a robotic computerized machine (CNC). This high-tech machinery
takes on any cabinet task you can give it and executes the job in a timely
manner. The result is always to the utmost quality and assurance you are
looking for. You just tell us what you want and we will make it for you.
We manufacture custom cabinets of the highest quality for business, residential, commercial and industrial to suit your individual needs. We are certified
Corian countertop fabricators and are also W.I. (Woodwork Institute) members
which qualifies us for public jobs such as city, state, and U.S. government.
American Cabinet Company and it’s employees would like to thank all
the wonderful customers we have been able to serve over the past 20
years; it’s has truly been a pleasure. Owner, Craig Edmonds, says, “We
are looking forward to continued excellence in the areas of manufacturing, customer service and on-time delivery and installation. Our Company has always held to the highest standards with integrity. You can
always count on us, and our word is our bond.”
American Cabinet Company
951-296-3423
If you would like to receive a free quote on the cabinets you’ve always
dreamed of, give Craig a call at 951-296-3423 or send him an e-mail
at [email protected]
Temecula Today | July 2007
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Camp Bow Wow
Terri Sassone
42192 Sarah Way
Temecula, Ca. 92590
(951) 587-2267
Express Appraisal
Services Inc.
Julio E. Lynch
27527 Ynez Road
Temecula, Ca. 92591
(866) 478-9895
PEAR Marketing &
Public Relations
North Island Credit
Union
Kristi Reedy
Estella Cline
39252 Winchester Rd. # 107-340
Murrieta, Ca. 92563
32435 Hwy 79 South
Temecula, Ca. 92592
(951) 704-6896
(866) 913-0060
Affordable Web Design
Chase Group
Matthew Burlile
Greg Di Cristina
28822 Front Street, Suite 309
Temecula, Ca. 92590
24910 Las Brisas, Suite 106
Murrieta, Ca. 92562
(951) 303-8697
(951) 541-0414
Shred & Go
Pacific Sales
Steve & Susan Lawyer
Kimberly MacFarlane
28061 Jefferson Ave. #8
Temecula, Ca. 92590
43475 Business Park Drive
Temecula, Ca. 92590
(951) 506-1826
(951) 506-7815
Alliant Insurance Services
Republic Mortgage
Maria Ochoa
David Paget
2131 Elks Drive
San Bernardino, Ca. 92404
43620 Ridge Park Drive,
Suite 300
(909) 474-8709
Temecula, Ca. 92590
(951) 961-0689
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www.temecula.org
Convention & Visitors Bureau
Marketing Promotions
I-10 Billboard Now Showing – The TVCVB and the
Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association have partnered on a new full-size billboard along the I-10 and
I-215 Freeways. Our target audience will be travelers
from Los Angeles, Orange County, San Bernardino,
Ontario and Arizona. We are strategically placed next
to Pechanga Resort & Casino’s billboard which will
promote the Temecula Valley as an unparalleled, premier destination.
Destination Marketing
Special Event Promotions
July Hot Summer Nights Mixer
Don’t miss our next Mixer on Thursday, July 12th
from 5:00pm – 8:00pm in Old Town Temecula. Join
us, along with your fellow TVCVB members, for a fun
evening in Old Town. Begin at the Thursday Night
Marketplace located at Baily’s Front Street Bar &
Grill where you’ll find local merchants with fruit,
vegetables, art, nuts, cheese, jewelry, wine and
much more. Then take a short stroll to the Old Town
Temecula Community Theater and listen to some
live jazz entertainers in the courtyard. Finally, skip
next door to the Temecula Valley Visitors Center for
a great treat. Enter to win some wonderful prizes
and network your way through Old Town. For more
information, please contact Carrie Penny at 888363-2852 or [email protected].
Temecula Valley International Jazz Festival – Mark your calendar
for this Annual Event full of top quality entertainers and unforgettable jazz performances.
Thu, Jul 12, 2007
• Stage: The Courtyard (Old Town Temecula Community) @ 6:00pm
- Special appearance by singer James Torme (son of Legendary
Mel Torme) Legendary Jazz Saxophonist Jimmy Mulidore & the
Saxophone Titans Tom Scott & Richie Cole with Dick Berk , Marshal
Hawkins, Theo Saunders
• Stage: Old Town Temecula Community Theater @ 8:00pm, Additional Admission: $25 Brian Auger
Fri, Jul 13, 2007
• Stage: Old Town Coffee House @ 7:00pm - Gregory Colina & CoCoGreGre Latin Jazz Ensemble from Curacao
• Stage: Front Street North Stage - Shannon Kennedy @ 2:00 PM; Dick
Berk , Marshal Hawkins, Theo Saunders & Richie Cole @ 6:00 PM
Meetings and Events
DATE
EVENT
Tuesday
July 3
TVCVB Special Events Task
Force Meeting. 10:00am TVCVB/TVCC Conference Room
TuesdayTVCVB Board Meeting / Sales
July 10
Task Force Meeting @ 10am
8:30am – TVCVB/TVCC
Conference Room
ThursdayTVCVB Hot Summer Nights
July 12
Mixer 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Old Town Temecula
Thursday
Temecula Valley International - SundayJazz Festival Old Town Temecula
July 12 - 16
• Stage: Front Street South Stage located at Baily’s Front St. Bar &
Grill Courtyard - Johnny Blas @ 2:00 PM; Elliott Caine @ 6:00 PM
• Stage: Old Town Temecula Community Theater - LOUIE BELLSON
Lifetime Achievement Award @ 7:00 PM; Holly Hofmann/Mike Wofford open for Monty Alexander Trio @ 7:00 PM, Additional Admission: $35; Holly Hofmann/Mike Wofford open for Monty Alexander
Trio @ 9:15 PM, Additional Admission: $35
• Stage: Piano Bar - Hart & Soul with Llew Matthews & Jennifer
Hart @ 7:00 PM
• Stage: The Courtyard (Old Town Temecula Community Theater)
- Joe Baione/Bro. Joe Baione Jazz @ 6:00 PM; Joe Baione/Bro. Joe
Baione Jazz @ 8:15 PM
Sat, Jul 14, 2007
• Stage: Chuck Niles Stage - Chuck Niles Jazz Award Competition
finalists @ 1:00 PM; CJS Quintet @ 3:00 PM;
May Statistics
Walk Ins...........................................................................1,909
Rooom Night Bookings.....................................................74
Phone Calls......................................................................1,857
Media Inquires.................................................................16
Musicians Workshop Blues Revue @ 4:00 PM
• Stage: Old Town Coffee House - Prart Group from Bangkok Thailand @ 3:00 PM; Dick Berk , Marshal Hawkins, Theo Saunders & Gil
Bernal @ 7:00 PM
• Stage: Front Street North Stage - Gill Alcantar @ 2:00 PM; Al Williams Jazz Society @ 6:00 PM
• Stage: Front Street South Stage Located at Baily’s Front St. Bar
& Grill Courtyard - Shannon Kennedy @ 2:00PM; Bradley Young @
6:00 PM
• Stage: Main Street Saturday Night Stage - Scott Martin & the Latin
Soul Band @ 5:00 PM; Alex Ligertwood (the Voice of Santana) with
David Garfield & the Cats @ 6:30 PM; Tom Lavin & the Powder Blues
featuring Richie Cole @ 8:15 PM
• Stage: Old Town Temecula Community Theater - PBS Ken Burns
Jazz & Martin Scorsese The Blues Series - All Day
• Stage: Piano Bar - Entertainment - TBA @ 7:00 PM
Sun, Jul 15, 2007
• Stage: Old Town Coffee House - Jazz 88 All-Stars @ 2:00 PM
• Stage: Eagle’s Nest at Pechanga Resort & Casino - Jon Laskin,
Richie Cole, Llew Matthews, Dick Berk , Sherry Williams @ 7:00 PM
• Stage: Front Street North Stage - Soulr @ 2:00 PM
• Stage: Front Street South Stage Located at Baily’s Front St. Bar &
Grill Courtyard - George Lesiw Band @3:30 PM
• Stage: Old Town Temecula Community Theater - Pamela York
from Naniamo B.C. Canada @ 1:00 PM, Additional Admission: $15;
Harold Mason / Marshal Hawkins Quintet @ 3:30 PM, Additional Admission: $15
• Stage: The Courtyard (Old Town Temecula Community) - Daria @
2:00 PM
E-Mail Requests.................................................................229
FAM Tours/Tradeshows......................................................1
Mail Orders........................................................................478
Events & Festivals.............................................................4
Temecula Today | July 2007
pg 9
Renewing Members
New Members
Thank you to our renewing members. We encourage
doing business with Chamber members… They care!
A Very Special Welcome and Thank You to our New Members
Computers - Consulting
Gymnastics
Organizations
SCEGA Gymnastics
Kathy Washington
27532 Commerce Center Dr.
Temecula CA 92590
(951)699-4499 (951)699-7786
Care-Rite Vocational Services
Belinda Contopulos
40880 County Center Drive, Suite M
Temecula CA 92591
(951)719-3377 (951)719-3323
Appliance Repair & Service
Workers Compensation
Restaurants
Carpet Cleaning
Security Services
Protection Service Industries
Nancy Blair
320 Orangeshow Ln
San Bernardino CA 92408
(866)349-1517 (951)377-8956
Publishers - Magazines
Carpet Care Professionals Inc.
Adrian Campos
36941 Pomerol Loop
Winchester CA 92596
(951)600-9284 (951)541-9194
Individual
Home Help Services
Clugston, Stephen
Stephen Clugston
43412 Via Candeleda
Temecula CA 92592
(951)303-8446
Senior Helpers
Jackie Stringham
14726 Ramona Ave. Suite 410
Chino CA 91710
(909)606-5715 (714)970-1061
Ultrasound — Maternity
Colleges / Universities
Stevenhughesnetworking.com
Steven Cornelius Hughes
703 Natalie Drive
Lake Elsinore CA 92530
(951)326-6557
Pacific Sales
Kimberly MacFarlane
43457 Business Park Dr.
Temecula CA 92590
(951)506-7815 (951)506-7909
Employer Services
Russell Lorts
35375 Via Cerro Vista
Temecula CA 92592
(951)303-1163 (951)303-1162
New Life Ultrasound, Inc. 3D/4D Imaging Studio
Monica Kirkland
24550 Village Walk Place, Suite B
Murrieta CA 92562
(951)454-4117 (888)467-0433
Mt. San Jacinto College
Pamela Deegan
1499 N. State Street
San Jacinto CA 92583
(951)639-5401
Insurance - Workers’ Comp
ProGraphics
Donna Brewer
38209 Augusta Dr.
Murrieta CA 92563
(800)655-0441 (626)287-2440
Knutson Reeves Insurance Agency
Tina Reeves
28465 Old Town Front Street Ste. 221
Temecula CA 92590
(951)694-8070 (951)694-8051
Advertising - Direct Mail
Monthly Coupons Magazine
Kimberley Dillman
33562 Yucaipa Blvd. Ste. 4
Yucaipa CA 92399
(951)823-6322 (866)416-8226
Paint
MikeStore Manager
Sherwin Williams
41662 Enterprise Circle N
Temecula CA 92590
(951)296-9088 (951)296-9087
(951)303-3358 (951)302-3948
Kitchen Remodeling
T. Michaels Desings Inc.
Randy Michaels
41555 Cherry St. Suite C
Murrieta CA 92562
(951)304-3005 (951)304-0910
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Temecula Today | July 2007
Printing
Bridal
‘I DO’ Makeovers
Joni Keller
41815 Avenida de Anita
Temecula CA 92592
(951)526-7339 (951)308-9226
Individual
Bigelow, C. Steven
Murrieta, CA.
Individual
Bigelow, Barbara
Murrieta, CA.
Tacos Tijuana Mexican Grill
Marco Gonzalez
43810 Butterfield Stage Rd. Ste. F-104
Temecula CA 92592
(951)760-3823 (951)696-6940
951 Magazine
Bruce Workman
Temecula CA 92591
(951)587-6653 (347)402-6077
Shredding Services
Shred and Go
Steve Lawyer
28061 Jefferson Ave. #8
Temecula CA 92590
(951)506-1826 (951)506-1829
Staffing
Express Personnel Services
Rick Beter
26305 Jefferson Ave. Ste F
Murrieta CA 92562
(951)894-7767 (951)894-1601
Clothing
West Dallas Western Store
Stacy Dial
28007 Jefferson Ave. Ste. D
Temecula CA 92590
(951)676-6766 (951)694-6867
Paint
Sherwin Williams
William Gerhart
26449 Jefferson Ave. Ste. L
Murrieta CA 92562
(951)304-1256 (951)677-5983
Credit Union
San Diego County Credit Union
Shaun Copans
29097 Overland Dr.
Temecula CA 92591
(858)597-6218 (858)597-4664
1st Choice Transportation
Aces Driving School
Advantage Vending Services
Agave Landform Inc.
AJNA Health Spa
American Battery Corporation
Assistance League of Temecula Valley
Baily’s Fine Dining & Front Street Bar & Grill
Bank of America Mortgage
Bear Creek Pharmacy
Bella Casa Staging
Bennett & Bennett
Carefree Vacations
Carl’s Jr.
Cat’s Cradle Baby & Youth
Certified Farmers Markets
Commercial Property Brokerage
Cvar Accounting Services
D & D Ballooning
Diamond Environmental Services
Doffo Winery
DOTI - Design of the Interior
E-CHX Payroll
Elite Community Management
ETCO Investments, LLC
Financial Accounting Services, Inc.
Fish House Vera Cruz
Florentine Floors, Inc.
Hearts Home Farm
Homes & Land Magazine/PMB 365
Howell Design
Idearc Media Corp
J.L. Construction
Jefferson Pilot Securities Corp
Keller Williams Realty - Barak Berlin
Lake Elsinore Outlets
Lambert & Associates Insurance Brokerage
Lennar Homes
Limousine
Linfield Christian School
Mammoth Equities
Masterpiece Painting Co.
NeuroFeedBack Center for Success
New Covenant Fellowship
P & S Commercial Maintenance
Paradise Chevrolet Cadillac
Piano Music Center
Polycraft Inc.
Port’s Management Services
Premier Marketing
Print - Kwik
Pro-Craft
Rancho Army-Navy Store
RSVP Limousine Service
Rudolph and Sletten, Inc.
Salon Butterfly
San Diego Union Tribune
Schafer Group, Inc.
Southern Calif Hydroseed Inc
Southwest Riverside County Assoc. of Realtors
Steel Connections Inc.
Tarbell Realtors - Janice Lovendahl
Temecula Flower Corral
Temecula Glass & Mirror
Temecula Stage Stop
Temecula Town Center/In care of center attractions
Temecula Valley Drywall, Inc.
Temecula Valley Pipe & Supply
The Lord’s City Ministries C.O.G.I.C.
Time Warner Cable/Media Sales
Town and Country Towing
Valley Events
Villa Mesa Development/Patio’s Plus
Winton & Larson, LLP
World Landscape, Inc
Wycliffe Southwest
Yankee Caulfield Photography
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(Murrieta Library)
12:00pm – Southwest
California Legislative
Council
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Monday
( Kelsiey’s at
Pechanga. Members
only, must RSVP)
11:30am – Networking
Luncheon
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(Chamber)
Topic: Time Management
(BJ’s Restaurant,
26500 Ynez Road)
7:30am – Networking
Breakfast
25
(Stuart Cellars Winery)
SBDC**
8:00am – Business
Development Resource Committee
Meeting (Chamber)
5:30pm Business
Chamber Mixer
18
(Chamber)
Membership
Committee Meeting
8:00-9:00am
Ronald Reagan
Sports Park
Chamber 4th of July
Extravaganza
4
12:00pm – Business
Success Forum
3
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2006 Ambassadors of the Year
Adam Ruiz, A R Home Loans Direct, Inc.
Rosalyne Hall, Hall’s Plant Nursery
2006 Chairman’s Choice Award
Janese Reyes, Community Little
Book, Inc.
2006 Service Charitable Organization
of the Year
Boys & Girls Club of Southwest
Riverside County
2006 Sterling Business of the Year
Delytes Inc
2006 Bronze Business of the Year
Law offices of Rosenstein &
Hitzeman, AAPLC
2006 Gold Business of the Year:
Bank of America
2006 Platinum Business of the Year
Pechanga Resort & Casino
Lifetime Achievement 2006
Ruth Chesher Baker
Citizen of the Year
Bruce Cripe, RKR Media Associates
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