August 2016 - Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce

August 2016
NEW ASSISTANT
POLICE CHIEF
WE
OUR
MEMBERS
EVENT
CALENDAR
RIBBON CUTTING
CEREMONIES
INSIDE:
WHO IS ON
YOUR TEAM?
Contact Us
72559 Hwy 111
Palm Desert, CA 92260
760/346-6111
ARE BRICK &
MORTARS
RELEVANT?
Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies
Finity Group
81382 Avenida Montura Indio, CA 818/ 968-2627
Green Room Theatre Company
PO Box 612 Palm Desert, CA 310/ 850-3396
RESERVE YOUR BOOTH NOW! Space is limited for the Valley’s largest
Business Expo - the Palm Desert Area Chamber of Commerce ALL VALLEY
BUSINESS EXPO, October 6 at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino from 4 - 7pm.
Contact Vanessa, Event Coordinator, [email protected] or 760/346-6111.
Meet Palm Desert’s NEW
Assistant Police Chief
By: David Hermann, City of Palm Desert
The City of Palm Desert welcomes Lieutenant Anthony Baur as its new Assistant Police Chief.
A 26-year veteran of law enforcement, Lieutenant Baur serves as the community’s primary
point of contact for all police services.
A Palm Desert resident who has lived in the Coachella Valley for 44-years, Lieutenant Baur
knows the community well. His family includes three children. “I enjoy working with the community and feel very strongly about maintaining the quality of life that people enjoy here in
Palm Desert,” Baur said.
He advises residents and visitors who observe unlawful
activity to call 911. For issues that do not pose an immediate
threat to public safety or property, Baur suggests calling the
Police Department’s non-emergency number at 760/836-3215.
Community members will have an opportunity to meet and
speak with Lieutenant Baur at Coffee with a Cop from 10am
a.m. to noon on Wednesday, August 10, at the Starbucks located at Gerald Ford Drive and Technology Way.
The event offers residents and local business owners a
chance to ask questions, voice concerns, and get to know Baur
and other local police officers. For more information, please
call 760/836-1697.
Are Brick & Mortars a Thing of the Past?
In the past, when we spoke of 'going to work', we were referring to a brick & mortar location. However, technology and demographic changes (Gen Y and Z) have introduced significant changes in the
'place' that we work.
Here are six ways that your traditional workspace is changing.
1.
The non-traditional traditional workplace. Organizations like Google and Facebook have
created creative workspaces that provide their employees with an ultra-creative workplace. Why, you
ask? To improve productivity!
2.
The mobile workspace: A friend once told me that his office is created whenever he enters
his truck with his cell phone. The mobile workspace has been perfected by traveling salesmen over
many years.
However, it is
now gaining
wider traction
as it shifts from
being a requirement to a
convenience of
choice.
3.
The virtual
workspace:
Through the
use of a telephone, Skype,
Meet.me and
email, we can successfully transact business without any workspace. Tip: This category is about to explode in its usage due to developments in virtual and augmented reality. I predict that a VR headset will
be a staple piece of office equipment soon!
4.
The coffee-shop workplace: The corner coffee shop has become a regular workspace for
people equipped with laptops, cellphones and a good pair of headphones. Even those who have offices escape to these zones for a change of pace.
5.
The rent-a-workspace: Businesses like the recently opened Palm Desert Office Suites provide a turnkey workspace solution. Fully furnished offices and meeting rooms provide short or longterm spaces for businesses to operate in without the traditional barriers of office setup and leases.
6.
The creative commons rent-a-workspace. Business start-ups like SpaceWorks in Tacoma,
The Toolry in Lynchburg or The Common Desk in Dallas provide people with a rent-a-workspace with
an edge - the promise of like-minded people who will help you be more creative and innovative. Think
of this as a blend of a rent-a-workspace with a Starbucks attitude and a focus on community.
An overarching theme to these various workspaces is the word 'flexibility'. No matter what business
you are in, you will need to be more flexible in order to meet the needs of your business. Contact me
to discuss how I can help you lead an increasingly flexible workforce.
Dr. Jeff Suderman owns Suderman Solutions, a consulting company committed to improving organizational effectiveness through leadership development, training and strategic planning. More info at [email protected].
BO AR D OF DIR ECT O R S
Executive Board
20 16 C HA I R MA N ’ S
C O UN C I L M E M B E R S
Patrick Klein, Chairman
The Gardens on El Paseo/El Paseo
Village
Dominique Shwe, Chair-Elect
PARTNER LEVEL
The Desert Sun
Linda Long, Past Chair
Lamar Outdoor Advertising
Steven Miller, CFO
Miller & Mehr
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Cindy Pieper, Secretary
John Eddy, Vice-Chair
Eisenhower Medical Center
Board of Directors
Terri Bona
Family YMCA of the Desert
Cindy Burreson
Margaret Claggett
EXECUTIVE LEVEL
Robobank
Lea Goodsell
Renova Solar
Kristal Granados
United Way of the Desert
Melanie Hinrichs
Indian Wells Tennis Garden
Carl Karcher
Carl Jr. Restaurants
Diane Kovalsky
Cal. State University San Bernardino
Brandt Kuhn
Integrated Wealth Management
Eric Morcus
Kaiser Grille Palm Desert
Nick Raab
Tommy Bahama
Naran Reitman
Law Offices of Naran Reitman
Elizabeth Robinson
Classic Party Rental
Natalie Russo
FirstBank
Patrick Somers
General Air Conditioning & Plumbing
Barb Wagner
JW Marriott
Valerie Ward
Burrtec Waste & Recycling Service
Van Tanner - EX OFFICIO CITY OF PD
Center for Health
77900 Country Club Palm Desert, CA
442/ 227-2580
Contour Dermatology 2600 Mirage Rd Rancho Mirage, CA
760/ 423-4000
State Farm Insurance
Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa
New Members
July 2016
DIRECTOR LEVEL
Cory Hartman
733373 Country Club
Apt 1802
Palm Desert, CA
760/ 702-7395
Law Office of Tecla
M. Lunak, APC
71780 San Jacinto Dr
Bldg C3 Rancho Mirage, CA 760/ 834-8625
Marcanne Green
Real Estate
41625 Eclectic St Palm Desert, CA 760/ 485-5182
Mission Hills Duplicate
Bridge Club
73750 Catalina Way HK Lane - Fran Beadles Palm Desert, CA 72895 Fred Waring Dr 760/ 567-2378
Palm Desert, CA 760/ 423-2974
Old Town Artisan
Studio
iScanBook.com
78134 Calle Tampico
Palm Desert, CA Ste 160
760/ 702-2038
La Quinta, CA 760/ 777-1444
Israel Hernandez Capitis Real Estate
Red Hot Ballroom Inc.
51625 Desert Club Dr
243 Santa Barbara Cir Ste 101
Palm Desert, CA La Quinta, CA 760/ 773-5148
760/ 610-3655
VivaRX Pharmacy
Koolfog Inc.
72780 Country Club
73814 Dinah Shore Dr Ste 403
Palm Desert, CA Palm Desert, CA 760/ 321-9203
760/ 610-6512
KT Authentics Sports
Cards
77682 Country Club
Ste F-2
Palm Desert, CA 702/ 360-3790
Renewing Members
We
Ashley Furniture
Homestore
AudioVisions
Betty Ford Center
Birth Choice of the Desert
BMW Performance Center West
Building Industry Assoc. Desert Region
Burgess North American
California Desert Assoc of Realtors
City Wok
Coachella Valley
Collection Service
Cornerstone Optometry
Desert Crossing Dental & Orthodontics Group
FirstBank - Sun City
Homewood Suites by Hilton
Interconnect Networks Inc
Our Members
Jonathan & Associates
Kiner Communications
La Bella Cucina
Lamar Advertising
Lee & Associates Palm Desert
Michael David Borovac, D.D.S.
Milan Institute
Minuteman Press
Mission Hills Country Club
Mountain Peak Financial
Nedrac, Inc.
Neil, Dymott, Frank,
McFall & Trexler APLC
Palm Desert Greens Assoc.
Palm Desert High School Foundation
Palm Desert Tennis Club
Palm Desert Vacation Rentals by Vacation Palm Springs
Platinum Tributes
Powerful Pest Management
Regional Access Project Foundation
Rose Mortuary &Crematory
Sandy Waters Events
SHOP.com / Rick Miller
Signature Sculpture
Restoration & Maintenance
Susie Harvey
Take Shape for Life
The NestEggg Group
Toscana Country Club
Villa Portofino
VIP Urgent Care
W. Bruce Steever ExitAdvisor.com
Wilma & Frieda’s Cafe
Workplace Productivity Inc.
Xavier College Preparatory High School
What is the
Chairman’s Council?
What is the CHAIRMAN’S COUNCIL? The Chairman’s Council represents an exclusive
group of businesses who have made a significant annual financial investment in support of the Palm Desert Area Chamber of Comerce’s initiatives, programs and projects.
The Chairman’s Council program offers your business the opportunity to make one
commitment for the enitire year at a discount. Chairman Council members have the
opportunity to choose the options in sponsorships and program support that best fit
their company needs.
CONTACT US TODAY TO START SAVING
760/346-6111 or [email protected]
EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS
A la carte choices
Discounted sponsorship
Logo displayed @ all events
Logo displayed @ Chamber for 1 yr.
Invitation- only events
JOINT MIXER
...July 20 @ Pirch
Always wanted to be on TV?
Looking for effective ways to
promoteyour business?
HERE’S YOUR OPPORTUNITY!
• You will receive a
4-minute segment with PDACC
• Promote your company
• Logo recognition during show
BENEFITS...
• 3 air time showings
• Link for your website
• 169,000 Households
watch NBC
CONTACT PDACC
760/346-6111
[email protected]
SPACE IS LIMITED
Digital Printing
Document Management
Reprographics
We Deliver!
77738 Flora Rd
Palm Desert, CA 92211
760.345.2500
[email protected]
www.planitreprographics.com
300+ attendees
making connections!
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1
2
Business Expo
Committee
8am
7
9
Business
3
4
BBQ Committee
8am
Business
Breakfast/Mixer
Committee 9am
10
11
16
Education Committee
8am
Business Expo
Committee 9am
23
22
Legislative Committee
3:30pm
6
12
13
Profit Connections
11:30am at Indian
Wells CC
Breakfast 7:30am
Location: Kaiser
Grille Palm Desert
15
5
17
18 Golf Cart
Business After
Hours Mixer 5pm
@ MediWeight
Loss &Contour
Dermatology
Ribbon Cutting
4:00pm EOS Fitness
Parade Committee
8am
24
25
KMIR NBC
Desert Living Show
Profit Connections
11:30am at Indian Wells CC
19
20
26
27
City Council 4pm
28
29
30
31
KMIR NBC Desert
Living Show
Nick Bravo
Business Development Manager
Maxim Companion Services
Off: 760-469-8908
Cell: 909-576-2646
[email protected]
73800 Dinah Shore Drive #102
Palm Desert, CA 92211
www.maximhealthcare.com
Caring. Serving. Enriching Lives.
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Who is on your team?
In business, you need all the help you can get. You need a team behind you that can help you maneuver the many complicated areas that we all must overcome in business. This certainly includes
your CPA, your attorney, and a few others. Do you have banking needs to keep your banker on your
team? Do you have investment matters so you should keep your investment advisor on your team?
How about your insurance advisor?
Every day, matters come before a business owner that would require the advice of a professional. At
our office, communications with our clients is a number one priority. You would be much more successful to have the advice of your CPA up front on a matter, versus after the fact. In tax law, there are
numerous ways to accomplish what you may be trying to do, and your CPA can help you maneuver
those options to the best possible solution.
In our office, we work closely with our clients and their advisors to make sure all potential problems
can be anticipated and all opportunities are discussed. Obviously, this is easier said than done; we all
have examples of problems that were not anticipated or opportunities we were not prepared for.
The aspect of having those discussions with your professional advisors in the same room, at the
same time, can be incredibly valuable. The cost of such a meeting may seem to be expensive at the
time, but the money either saved or made in the future will far outweigh that cost.
Make sure you have the best team possible to help you answer these questions, and use them.
Lee M. Osborne, CPA has been in public accounting for 30+ years. He has done extensive work in many areas, including agriculture, retail sales, service industry, and manufacturing. More info, call Osborne Rincon CPAs at 760/777-9805.
Get Involved!
Ambassadors are the public relations and retention assistants of the PDACC. A group of business
leaders in the community who have made a commitment to volunteer their time and efforts toward
developing and maintaining a feeling of goodwill
and understanding between the PDACC and business, government and the community.
Make Connections
Build Business Relationships
Grow Your Business
Contact [email protected] or
760/346-6111
Ambassador Team
EXECUTIVE TEAM
Tammy Martin - Ambassador President,
Friends of Desert Mountains
Joy Diffendal - Ambassador Vice President,
Take Shape for Life
Alisa Williams - Corresponding Secretary,
Family YMCA of the Desert
John Sloan - Recording Secretary,
Keller Williams Realty
Cindy Burreson - Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort
Debbie Frazer - Mary Kay Cosmetics
Betty Baxter - Betty Baxter Coaching
Angela Henderson - Bank of So. California
Dorcas Greene - Life Coach
Erin Sullivan Moore - Robert Half
Judy Lozano - Pacific Premier Bank
Howard Gordon - Coachella Valley Home Care
Tatiana Korolev - SocialLight SoCal
Don Raiselis - HALO Branded Products
Rick Miller - Shop.com/Rick Miller
Sandy Swett - Pets n’ Their People Photography
Brian Daly - American Red Cross
Robert Strong - Forest Lawn
Bob Solomon - Ambassador Emeritus
Takata Be Kidding Me!
Your airbag might be dangerous.
Takata is a Japanese airbag manufacturer that produces low cost airbags using ammonium nitrate.
Auto manufacturers liked the low price so used Takata airbags in millions of cars. The problem is
ammonium nitrate degrades over time, especially in climates with high heat, humidity and fluctuating temperature, and then in a minor crash it could explode with too much intensity shooting metal
shrapnel shards into drivers and passengers. So far 14 people have been killed and around 100 have
been injured related to this issue in the US.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the
problem and initiated the largest and most
complex recall in US history. Around 1 in
8 US cars are affected: some 32 million.
Most auto manufacturers are involved.
Now it gets really weird. Remember how
ammonium nitrate degrades over time?
Normally these airbags can function for six
years before becoming unsafe. Because
there is a shortage of airbags, some car
manufacturers are legally putting the old
style airbags in new cars and they plan to
issue a recall later when more replacement
airbags are available!
And it gets weirder! Remember how ammonium nitrate is affected by heat, humidity and fluctuating temperature? Part of the “fix” involves
added a drying agent to counteract humidity. But it turns out fluctuating temperature is still a problem so some of the replacement airbags might need to be re-recalled! Takata be kidding me!
What to do? Find out if your car is affected. Your manufacturer, sales dealer, dealer service facility
and certain insurance companies will make an effort to notify
you of recalls. But the easiest way to be sure is go to safecar.
gov and put your car’s VIN number in their search engine.
If your car is recalled, take action. If you know there is a recall
on your car, and you don’t take reasonable action and a passenger is hurt, you could be sued. Recall work can only be
done at an authorized dealer…not by an independent mechanic. Priority is being given to high risk vehicles in hot, humid
states. California cars built before 2011 are in the priority one
group. Experts say that humidity is a factor but I would still be
concerned about a car sitting in the 140 degree oven we call a
garage in a Coachella Valley summer.
Get it checked out!
Carrie Babij is President of Desert Insurance Solutions and has more
than 25 years’ experience with both high net worth personal lines and
commercial lines of insurance. More info at DesertInsuranceSolutions.
com or at 760/564-6800.
On the Legislative Front
Things have been going great at the State Capital this past month. The State legislature has been on Summer
Recess. It’s an old joke. But, most of us feel there is a great deal of truth to it. To that note, we are providing a
few quotes from notable people. Some are intelligent, some are humorous, and hopefully some are noteworthy.
A system of morality which is based on relative emotional values is a mere illusion, a thoroughly vulgar conception which has nothing sound in it and nothing true. SOCRATES
It is enough that the people know there was an election. The people who cast the votes decide nothing. The
people who count the votes decide everything. JOSEPH STALIN
A politician thinks of the next election. A statesman, of the next
generation. JAMES FEEMAN CLARKE
One of the reasons people hate politics is that truth is rarely a politician's objective. Election and power are.
CAL THOMAS
Get your facts first, then you can distort them as you please.
MARK TWAIN
An election is a moral horror, as bad as a battle except for the blood; a mud bath for every soul concerned in it.
GEORGE BERNARD SHAW
Make sure you are registered to vote at VoteInfo.net.
James Brownyard is the Legislative Liaison for the Palm Desert Area Chamber of Commerce. For info call 760/346-6111 or
[email protected].