PULSE BEAT Networkers Know How to Laugh Serving the Community Since 1990

PULSE BEAT
Serving the Community Since 1990
Yogi Ramesh demonstrates how laughter promotes a healthy heart.
Networkers Know How to Laugh
At a recent Chamber Networking Breakfast Yogi Ramesh
Pandey proved that Paramount
Networkers know how to laugh.
Before the morning activities began Yogi Ramesh warmed up the
group of more than seventy-five
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Cityscape ............................. 15
Help wanted .......................... 8
Closer Look ............................ 7
Mayors Corner ....................... 3
Members Only...................... 14
On Patrol ............................... 4
PEP ........................................ 9
Service Clubs........................ 13
business networkers by showing
them how to laugh their way to
a healthy heart, once the group
got their energy level up Chamber President Bill Winters began
the event by introducing Karen
Sonnenberg of Total Western as
Ambassador of the Quarter. Karen
received a certificate of appreciation from the Chamber Board and
a gift certificate for a free ad in the
Pulse Beat.
Next, attendees were asked
to stand and share information
about themselves and their companies or organizations. Following the introductions each table
was asked to test their chamber
knowledge by playing Chamber
Trivia. Those lucky enough to
have the right answer took home
some great prizes donated by Ambassadors and local merchants.
Prizes were also given for Best
Networker and Best Table Top
Display.
Paramount Chamber Networking Breakfast are held every
Paramount Chamber of Commerce
PULSE BEAT
15357 Paramount Boulevard,
Paramount, CA 90723
Chamber Ambassador Bill Gomez and Ambassador Chair Karen Sonnenberg
with Chamber member Dana Hindman at the Cerritos College Cinco de
Mayo Mega Mixer.
quarter. The next breakfast will
take place on July 21. For additional information or reservations
contact the Paramount Chamber
562.634.3980. A calendar of all
upcoming Chamber events is
available on the Chamber website
at www.paramountchamber.com.
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Mayor’s Corner
it reaches kids at critical ages in
their development to deter them
from a gang life.
Just more publicity for the
important things happening in
Paramount.
Fingerprinting Success
Mayor, Diane Martinez
California Dreams
Paramount was featured last
month on CBS Channel 2’s special news program “California
Dreams.” It was a wonderful
segment showing off what the
City has to offer, and it made
this hometown girl feel awfully
proud.
I’m pleased to report, also,
that U.S. Mayor, the national publication of the U.S. Conference of
Mayors, ran an extensive article
on the GRIP program in its “Best
Practices” department that was
published in conjunction with
the anti-gang conference held in
Washington, D.C. that I spoke at
in April. Closer to home, Tony
Ostos, the City’s GRIP Manager,
took part in a roundtable discussion on “Talk of the City”
on KPCC 83.9 FM that was part
of the larger anti-gang telethon
produced by Long Beach cable
television. Many people are
interested in GRIP, as it is one
of the few long standing gang
prevention programs going, and
After months of getting our
new fingerprint specialist program
established, the Public Safety Department is seeing the payoff.
Paramount is sharing the services of a print expert with some
neighboring cities to speed up
the handling of property crimes.
Prints lifted at crime scenes now
go to the Cerritos Sheriff’s Station,
which means they are read in
three-to-ten days instead of nineto-12 months it used to take.
Here is a good example of
how the new system is working.
After a recent residential burglary,
our specially trained CSO took
the prints directly to Cerritos. A
suspect was identified right away,
and after further investigation the
suspect was arrested and found
with jewelry and watches linked
to other burglaries.
call (562) 220-2036.
Fireworks Reminder
The Fourth of July holiday,
with its many celebrations, is
near. So here is a review of the
City’s ordinance governing safe
and sane fireworks sold in Paramount. Please remember, too, that
all other types of fireworks are
illegal, and anyone caught selling or setting them off could be
charged with a serious crime.
Fireworks can only be used on
July 3 and July 4. Also, you must
be 16 years or older to purchase
the items.
When we celebrate Independence Day, we can all have a good
time while still keeping safety in
mind and showing respect for
those around us. And after the
fun, let’s remember to clean up
so we can keep America, and Paramount, beautiful.
Garage Doors
The City has a new rehab program to help homeowners replace
dilapidated garage doors with new
roll-up versions. You may have
received a door hangar explaining
the program. It’ll work much like
the White Picket Fence Program
with the City picking up a portion
of the cost.
For information on either garage doors or picket fences please
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OFFICERS & DIRECTORS 2004-2005
On Patrol
Banners for Businesses
- Marketing Tool Allowed
by Special Ordinance
As a tool to help with advertising, the City of Paramount
enacted a special ordinance in
1993 that allows businesses to
use hanging banners at their
location.
Each business is permitted
one banner, except for businesses located in corner suites,
which are allowed two banners,
and businesses occupying single-unit buildings are allowed
four banners. One banner is
permitted per building side. All
banners must be professionally
manufactured, and they need to
be installed flat against the wall
or facade and anchored at all
four corners - they can’t hang in
midair, suspended only by the
top edge, or be strung between
buildings or trees. Businesses
need to get a no-fee permit, and
renew it on a yearly basis. (It’s
a simple, one-page form.)
This type of marketing can
be a great benefit. There can,
though, be a downside - if we’re
not diligent about maintaining
our banners, they can become
worn out and create a bad visual
image of our town. Paramount
and its businesses have put in a
lot of effort and energy over the
years to enhance our physical
environment. And we’ve been
very successful. But a tattered,
unattended banner can compromise a hard-won victory over
pockets of blight.
The banner ordinance in
Paramount is meant to provide a beneficial and effective
advertising tool for local merchants. If these signs become
damaged or hang badly, it’s
in everyone’s best interest to
set them straight and make
repairs. If you use banners,
please help by keeping them
“Looking Good!”
MARIA ANGEL
RE/MAX College Park Realty
562-633-8018
President
BILL WINTERS
Paramount Petroleum
562-531-2060 x 2634
WILLIAM E. COLEMAN
Carlton Forge Works
562-633-1131
Sr. Vice President
DON TOMEO
Fenico Precision Castings
562-634-5000
LEONARD M. CRESPO
Total-Western, Inc.
562-220-1453
Vice President
SHEILA DUKE
Duke & Associates
562-633-9705
HECTOR GONZALEZ
Northgate Markets
562-259-9950
Treasurer
DARREN KURKOWSKI
Bianchi Theatres
562-630-7469
THOMAS HANSEN, DC
562-634-0985
Past President
MAX B. MARTINEZ, D.D.S.
562-531-4740
Secretary
PEGGY LEMONS
Paramount Chamber of Commerce
562-634-3980
JOSEPH HERNANDEZ
ASAP Banner & Sign Co.
562-529-8504
CHRISTOPHER T. HICKS
New York Life Insurance Co.
562-498-5311
KEVIN LINDSAY
Lindsay Lumber
562-633-1143
MANUEL ALBERTY
Clinica Medica Hispana
562-630-1991
BOARD LIAISONS
Superintendent
JAY WILBUR
Paramount Unified School District
562-602-6011
City Manager
PATRICK WEST
City of Paramount
562-220-2222
AMBASSADORS CORPS 2004-2005
Chairperson
KAREN SONNENBERG
Total-Western, Inc.
562/220-1475
Vice Chairperson
LAURA WARTH
RE/MAX
562/633-8018
TESSIE NICOLAS
Banco Popular
562/633-8326
LORRAINE RINCON
Royal Truck Body, Inc.
562/633-9951
FERNANDO PAIZ
AXA Advisors
949/833-5852
Secretary
ELLA MARIE BAILEY
Womens Club
562/634-5173
PATTY VOTH
Paramount Petroleum
562/531-2060 x2631
BRENDA OLMOS
St. Francis Medical Center
310/900-7405
BILL GOMEZ
State Farm Insurance
562/866-2250
JOHN COLVILLE
Cal Tex
562/531-1615
DANIEL SANTOS
AmeriCare Ambulance Service
562/244-2281
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Thank You for Your Support!
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Happy Father’s Day
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& Sunday Nights 5pm Til Closing
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562-630-9100
562-634-6225
Open: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Fri. - Sat. 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
The Downey Pony Tail Leagues 8 and under divisions “Diving Divas” would
like to send thier gratitude and appreciation to John Colville from Cal Tex in
the City of Paramount for sponsoring the team this season. Thank You for
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Chamber Happenings
Chamber Networking Breakfast
President Bill Winters presents Ambassador Karen Sonnenberg with a
certificate of recognition as Ambassador of the Quarter.
Abundant Life Ministries took home the prize for Best Table Top Display. From
left; Efren Palacios, Pastor Armond Deloa, Elsa Munoz and Rose Cuevas.
You are Cordially Invited to Attend the
Paramount Chamber of Commerce
2005 Installation
&
Awards Luncheon
Installation of the Officers and Board
2005 - 2006
Sponsored by: Weber Metals, Inc.
Progress Park Plaza, 15500 Downey Ave. - Paramount
Thursday, June 30, 2005
$35 Chamber Members - Reserved Tables of (8) $325
$40 Non Members - Reserved Tables of (8) $365
Get Aquainted 11 - 11:30 a.m.
Awards & Luncheon 11:30 - 1:30 p.m.
R.S.V.P. by June 27th (562) 634-3980
Job Fair
Chamber Ambassadors Brenda Olmos and Karen Sonnenberg kept busy
as job seekers lined up to take advantage of free resume preparation at the
Paramount Chamber Job Fair.
Manuel Alberty and Maria Angel greet job seekers at the Paramount Chamber
Job Fair.
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Closer look
Kimberly’s Dance Studio Brings the
Terpsichorean Arts to Paramount
Dancing - tap, jazz, ballet,
hip hop, lyrical - has come to
rival sports as a major extracurricular activity for children
and teenagers. For the past
year, Paramount has had its
own special place for kids to
learn and practice the art form,
Kimberly’s Dance Studio.
In a sense, Kimberly really had no choice but to start
the business. A graduate of
Paramount High School, Class of
2002, she was well on her way
to a career as a dental assistant,
had gained her certificate from
Cerritos College and was working in her chosen field.
But dance had always been
her passion, starting at three
years old with a tap and ballet
class given though the city’s
Recreation Department. Over
the years, her reputation as
a dancer and choreographer
developed to the point where
friends and neighbors were
asking if she would teach their
children. “I thought I’d give it
a try, just free little lessons,”
she said. “I began with two kids
working out of my home. Then
it was four kids, and then eight.
Word got out and people started
coming out of the woodwork until
it got too big for the house.”
When the waiting list hit 65,
Kimberly knew it was time to look
for a real studio space, which
she found in the building at
Paramount Blvd. and Jackson St.,
transforming a former office into
a two-stage facility. Now, as the
studio’s anniversary approaches,
and there are almost 200 students taking classes, Kimberly
is searching for a larger location
within the city.
The studio offers classes for
girls and boys ages 3-18. There
are five teachers, including Kimberly. In addition to the dances
listed above, classes are offered
in stretch and turns and cheer
prep for high school. Performing groups are also created with
the more experienced dancers,
who then go to places such as
Knott’s Berry Farm, Six Flags
Magic Mountain, Disneyland and
school, church and community
events like the city’s Easter Faire
Kimberly Gonzales
to put on shows for the public.
“Everyone starts in beginners,
and if they’re improving and
capable of performing live, and
committed and their families can
get them to the shows, we decide
if they will get into a performing
group,” Kimberly explained.
This summer will see the studio’s second annual recital for
all students to be held at the
William Bristol Auditorium in
Bellflower.
It’s a very busy time for
an industrious young lady
- besides running the studio,
Kimberly teaches a Show Choir
class with singing and dancing at Paramount High and is
head song leader at Cerritos
College, where she is working
on degrees in business and
dance. While the world of
dentistry may have suffered a
loss, it’s a big gain for the kids
and parents of Paramount. “I
think it’s great for kids to have
fun with dance,” she said. “It’s
a positive thing. I recommend
the experience for parents,
too. A lot of people appreciate
having their girls and boys in
dance. It’s awesome.”
Kimberly’s Dance Studio is located at 8008 Jackson St., phone number
(562) 630-0570.
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Clubs & Organizations
Paramount Women’s Club
Takes Home the Gold
The Paramount Women’s
Club recently attended the Los
Cerritos District’s 49th Annual
Convention in Buena Park. Awards
were presented to clubs for their
participation in various programs.
Paramount won First Place for
medium size clubs in the following
categories: Conservation, Beautification and Resource Conservation,
Education for Life, New Horizons
in Health, International Affairs,
California History and Landmarks,
Leadership, Public Policy, Public
Relations and Press Book.
Paramount Soroptimist
Springs Into Action at
the International Spring
Conference
Front row from left; Ella Marie Bailey, President Shirley Elliott, Alison Babcock,
Jackie Reifenstein. Back row from left, Helen Melton, Laura Oropeza, Ana Flores,
and Cleone Hatwan.
HELP WANTED
Paramount Soroptimist President Laura Warth helps with conference
registration, she is joined by club member Judy Winters.
INDUSTRIAL: ELECTRICIANS, INSTRUMENT TECHNICIANS,
PIPEFITTERS, BOILERMAKERS,PAINTERS, LA CERT STRUCTURAL
WELDERS, SINGLEHAND PIPE WELDERS, BOILER TUBE WELDERS,
LICENSED CRANE OPERATORS, CRAFT HELPERS. PETRO-CHEM or
power plant experience helpful. Projects & long-term contracts.
Overtime and benefits available. Apply in person @ 8049 Somerset Blvd. Paramount from 9-11 am or 1-3 pm, M-F or fax/e-mail
resume to (562) 630-7772 [email protected] - EOE
AUTO MECHANIC WITH TOOL EXPERIENCE. Trouble-shooting.
TOP DOLLAR for TOP MECHANIC. Apply at Herald’s Garage, 8124
E. Alondra Blvd, Paramount. 562-633-2136, Ask for Joe.
SECURITY OFFICERS - PART TIME ARMED AND UNARMED
- Must have licenses “Professional and Effective Service” call
Central Patrol Service (562) 621-1500
PATROL OFFICERS NEEDED – Vernon Security Inc is looking
to fill many available positions as Unarmed Patrol Officers to
work various shifts in the local area. Must posses clean DMV
record and current/renewed Guard Card. If interested call Jose
at 562-790-8993 or apply in person at 15317 Paramount Blvd.,
Paramount, CA. Must bring your Guard Card and copy of DMV
record when applying.
Club members Karen Sonnenberg and Judy Winters join the flag procession
proudly displaying Paramountʼs Soroptimist flag.
Charles G. Hardy, Inc., Distributor of Building Material
DRIVERS AND WAREHOUSEMEN wanted.15723 Vermont Ave.,
Paramount, Ask for Mark (562) 634-6560
To place an ad in Paramountʼs
Pulse Beat
call Maria 562-634-3980
Laura Warth, Judy Winters and Karen Sonnenberg wrap up the days activities
by enjoying dinner and sharing information with club members from around
the world.
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PEP
Determine Your Path,
Follow Your Dreams
It is Never too Late to Pursue Your Educational Goals
Individuals residing in Paramount and other surrounding
communities have the opportunity to become a participant of the
Educational Opportunity Center
(EOC). EOC is a program designed
to assist adult participants who
want to enter, re-enter, continue
or enroll in a higher educational
program. Program participants
must be a citizen, national or
permanent resident of the United
States and at least nineteen years
of age or older to receive free
higher educational services.
The EOC program is sponsored by California State University, Long Beach Student Service Division and funded by the
Department of Education. The
program assist participants reach
their educational and career goals
by providing quality information,
guidance and services. EOC provides postsecondary advisement
for —two and —four year institutions, financial aid information
and assistance, college admission
application workshops and scholarship searches.
If you are interested in becoming a participant of the EOC
program, please contact the office
at 562-436-4342. Office hours are
Monday thru Thursday from 8:00
a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00
a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Remember - June 17 for PEP
Wine-Tasting and Auction
Have a good time while helping a great cause. On Friday, June
17, at 6:00 p.m., the Paramount
Education Partnership (PEP) will
hold its second annual wine-tasting fundraiser. Taking place at
Progress Park Plaza, the event will
feature a silent and a live auction,
with all proceeds going to PEP’s
programs and scholarships.
The cost of a ticket ($25 per
person, pre-sale, $30 per person
at the door) will buy wine, hors
d’oeurves and live entertainment
for the evening. Among the many
objects on the auction block will
be a Santa Barbara wine-tasting
tour (shades of Sideways), a stay
at a four-star hotel and spa, and
a helicopter trip over Catalina
Island.
For more information, and
to buy tickets, please call (562)
817-0821. Progress Park Plaza is
located at 15500 Downey Ave,
Paramount.
This event is a collaborative
effort between the Paramount City
Council, the Paramount Unified
School District, the Gateway Cities Partnership, Inc., and the PEP
Business Committee.
Individuals residing in the
Paramount area and other surrounding communities have the
opportunity to participate in the
Educational Opportunity Center
(EOC). EOC is a program designed
to assist adult participants with
their higher educational goals.
Program participants must be
citizens or permanent residents
of the United States and at least
19 years of age or older to receive
free higher educational services.
The EOC program is sponsored
by California State University, Long
Beach Student Service Division and
funded by the Department of Edu-
cation. The program assists participants in reaching their educational
and career goals by providing
quality information, guidance and
services. EOC provides information
on two- and four-year institutions,
financial aid information and assistance, college admission application workshops and scholarship
searches.
If you are interested in becoming a participant in the EOC
program, please contact the office
at (562) 436-4342. Office hours
are Monday thru Thursday from
8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m.
to 12 p.m.
It’s Never Too Late to Pursue Your Educational
Goals Free Services Offered Through CSULB
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Community News
Some Things are too Toxic to Trash!
Dispose of Hazardous Waste
and E-Waste the Right Way Free
Household Hazardous and EWaste Roundup in South Gate
Los Angeles County residents will have the opportunity
to safely dispose of household
hazardous waste and e-waste
free of charge at a Countywide
Household Hazardous and EWaste Roundup. A free Roundup
will take place in South Gate at
South Gate Park, Tweedy Blvd.
at Hildreth Avenue, on Saturday, August 27 from 9:00 a.m.
to 3:00 p.m.
Many common household
products pose a hazard to the
environment if disposed of
improperly. Materials such as
used motor oil, paint, turpentine, acid or lye-based cleaners,
household and car batteries,
pesticides and garden herbicides can damage the environment if tossed in the trash or
poured down a sink or storm
drain.
Household E-Waste is consumer electronic equipment
near the end of its useful life
such as computer monitors
and televisions which cannot
be disposed of in trash cans.
Unfortunately, electronic waste
is a growing problem although
many of these products can
be reused, refurbished, or recycled, including items such
as VCRs, stereos, fax machines,
copiers, computer keyboards
and cellular telephones.
Collect those unwanted
household hazardous waste and
e-waste items and bring them to
a free Roundup. We’ll recycle
what we can and properly dispose of the rest. It’s easy to participate. Leave the products in
their original container, place
them in a cardboard box and
drive to the Roundup site. The
entire process only takes a few
minutes and you never have
to leave your car. No explosive
or radioactive materials, tires
or waste from business will be
accepted. Please do not mix
products together.
The Free Countywide Household Hazardous Waste and
E-Waste Roundup is brought
to you by the County of Los
Angeles and presented by the
Department of Public Works
and the Sanitation Districts of
Los Angeles County, in cooperation with the city of Paramount,
South Gate, Bell, Bellflower, Bell
Gardens, Commerce, Compton,
Cudahy, Downey, Huntington
Park, Long Beach, Lynwood,
Maywood and Norwalk..
For more information on
household hazardous waste or
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The SCAQMD will pay
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Clubs & Organizations
Summer Means Fun at
the Los Cerritos YMCA
The Los Cerritos YMCA offers
a terrific Summer Day Camp Program. The program is designed
specifically for children 41/2 — 12
year olds. Campers are separated
according to grade levels, and
placed into camps with children
of their same grade level.
Pioneer camp is designed for
the youngest camper — beginning
Kindergarten and First Grade.
Camp activities include academic
and group building experiences,
field trips, and more. Explorer
camp is for Second, Third and
some Fourth Graders; and Adven-
ture camp is for Fourth, Fifth and
Sixth Grade children. Both of these
camps are non- stop fun! Days are
filled with arts and crafts, character building, trips to museums,
amusement parks, beaches, pools
and much, much more!
Rallies are held every morning and awards are given to campers who demonstrate positive
character values.
The Los Cerritos YMCA is
conveniently located at 15530
Woodruff Ave. in Bellflower. For
more information, contact the
YMCA office at (562) 925-1292.
YMCA Presents Jeff
Dunham & Friends
• SENIORS •
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Sugar Plum Arts & Crafts
Festival
June 10
$1 per person
J. Paul Getty Museum
June 14, 2005
$5 per person
San Manuel Indian Casino
July 16
$6 per person
Laughlin
August 22-24
$53 per person
Exercise class every Monday
11 am to 12 pm
Fee: 1$ per class
Held at Paramount Park
Exercise Class
st
1 , 2nd 3rd Mondays
10 am
Held at Paramount Park
Bingo
Tuesdays 11 am to 12:30 pm
Donation $1 for 3 Cards
Cash Prizes!
Held at Paramount Park
Oil Painting Class
Every Thursday
9 am in Rooms 1 & 2
Sign up at the class
$3 per lesson
Water Aerobics
Monday & Wednesday
11:00 am Paramount Pool
Sign up at the class
Fee: $25.00 a month
For more information: Call 562
220-2141
Paramount Chamber of Commerce Free & Fee Based
Workshops
Paramount Chamber Resource Center
15357 Paramount Blvd., Paramount
June 7, 2005 - Tues. • 10:00 am - Noon
Taxes and Small Business
Reservations Required - Fee: $15.00
(Make checks payable to: SBDC)
Tax laws can be extremely complex; in this workshop you will learn about
the various taxes that impact your business. The workshop will cover EIN
(Employer Identification Number), payroll taxes, federal and state taxes,
local taxes and sales.
The Los Cerritos YMCA is
proud to present a benefit performance by comedian, Jeff
Dunham. Breathing life into an
elderly curmudgeon, a purple
creature known as a “Woozle”
and a self-effacing jalapeno,
among other lovable characters,
Jeff Dunham is straight man to
some of the funniest partners in
show business. His comedic skill
and impeccable technique serve
as sleigh of hand; however, drawing attention away from the fact
that Dunham is a ventriloquist
extraordinaire. “What makes this
performer the best at what he
does is the believability factor,”
our reviewer wrote. “Dunham’s
characters have more personality than a lot of people I know.”
1998 Comedian of the year, Dunham has had numerous appearances on the “Tonight Show” with
Johnny Carson and with Jay Leno,
more recently, he appeared on
the T.V. Show “Blue Collar”. His
characters are so vivid; Dunham
usually opens with ten minutes of
solo stand-up simply to establish
himself as the hub of the wheel.
“If they walk away thinking, Gee,
those were some funny guys,
rather than Boy, wasn’t he a good
ventriloquist, then I’ve done my
job,” says Dunham.
Proceeds from this performance will go to support the Los
Cerritos YMCA Summer Camping
Programs. This will insure that
more children with financial need
are provided opportunity to have
a Day Camp or Resident Camp
experience.
Tuesday, June 28, 8:00 pm,
Bristol Auditorium,16600 Civic
Center Drive, Bellflower
Advance Tickets: $35.00
At the Door: $40.00
VIP Reception (Includes alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages,
hors d’oeuvres, desserts and early
seating) $15.00
Free Parking
Tickets and Information:
Please call (562) 925-1292 Credit
cards accepted
June 14, 2005 - Tues. • 10:00 am - Noon
Marketing Your Service/Product
Reservations Required - Fee: $15.00
(Make checks payable to: SBDC)
The success or failure of a business can often be found in the way it is promoted.
This workshop will give an overview on how to market a business so that potential
customers will be interested in using your product or services.
June 21, 2005 - Tues. • 10:00 am - Noon
Doing Business With The Government
Reservations Required - Fee: $15.00
(Make checks payable to: SBDC)
Learn how businesses “start-up or expanding” qualify as Federal Minority
Contractors under the SBA‚s 8(a) Business Development (BD) and Small
Disadvantaged Business (SDB) Certification programs. Learn about the process
for certification, the SBA training sessions schedule and other avenues to become
certified with the federal, state and county government agencies.
June 27, 2005 - Tues. • Noon – 2:00 pm
Developing Your Business Plan
Reservations Required - Fee: $30.00
(Make checks payable to: S.C.O.R.E.)
This 2 hour seminar will help your new or existing business to prepare a
“roadmap” for success. The process of writing a powerful business plan
will help your business prosper and is a SBA loan requirement. Bob Vatz, a
Senior SCORE consultant will conduct the class.
Workshops are provided by: LA Co. Small Business Development Center (SBDC), and Small Business
Administration (SBA).
To reserve your spot call: 562-634-3980
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Business Card Directory
Run your business card for
less than $23 per month.
Contact Maria 562-634-3980
General Dentistry
Hablamos Español
REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE
Buy l Exchange l Consulting l Sell
Residential l Property Management l Investments
“Specializing in Personalized Real Estate Service”
For the
Maximum
Touch of
Care
MAX B.
MARTINEZ
D.D.S.
(562) 633‐9705(
Email: [email protected] .
Servicio En Español l Notary Service
8202 Alondra Boulevard l Paramount, California 90723
16299 S. Paramount Blvd., Paramount, CA 90723
562-531-4740
MARIA MAC LEAN
Membership Services Director
THE PULSE
OF PARAMOUNT
COMMERCE
AND INDUSTRY
15357 Paramount Boulevard
Paramount, California 90723
562-634-3980 - Office
562-634-0891 - Fax
16311 GARFIELD AVE., PARAMOUNT, CA 90723
SHARRON WARD MURPHY • KAREN WARD EGGE
LEASING
562-633-2300
FAX: 562-633-2345
www.wardassociates.com
email: [email protected]
15101 Paramount Blvd.
Paramount, CA 90723
562-633-1143
Sales • Service• Parts • Accessories
“Español es mi primer idioma”
562-531-1225
(888) MID-MOTO
714-828-4080
Fax 562-531-0730
DIANA SLUMSKIE
www.mid-citieshonda.com
AM WINDOWS
Sales
AM CONSTRUCTION
Lic#562300
Amine F. Mokaddem
Owner
8041 Alondra Blvd.
Paramount, CA 90723
www.amwindows.com
(562) 634-5844
(562) 464-9499
Fax (562) 634-5500
MARIA MAC LEAN
Membership Services Director
THE PULSE
OF PARAMOUNT
COMMERCE
AND INDUSTRY
15357 Paramount Boulevard
Paramount, California 90723
562-634-3980 - Office
562-634-0891 - Fax
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Business Card Directory
FENICO
PRECISION CASTINGS
562/634-5000 • 800/634-5000
FAX 562/634-4900
7805 Madison Street
Paramount, CA 90723-4220
How much is your home worth?
Call your area specialist now!
Visit
www.paramountchamber.com
15740 Paramount Bl., Ste. C
Paramount, Ca 90723
to view the
Pulse Beat Online
Rafael A. Rodriguez
Manager
Fdr-619 State Lic. OA98948
Funeraria Los Angeles
Paramount Mortuary
8026 E. Alondra Blvd.
Paramount, CA 90723
562-633-1164
Fax 562-633-2484
FD-555
Commercial & Industrial Construction
Sonia’s Hair Design
Offers, relaxers, colors,
designer cuts and styles.
Curls & permanent waves,
facials, manicures.
8416 Alondra Blvd., Paramount, CA 90706
(562) 602-3246
*Introductory 20% Discount on All Services
Visit
www.paramountchamber.com
to view the
Pulse Beat Online
MARIA MAC LEAN
Membership Services Director
THE PULSE
OF PARAMOUNT
COMMERCE
AND INDUSTRY
15357 Paramount Boulevard
Paramount, California 90723
562-634-3980 - Office
562-634-0891 - Fax
Service Club Information
Paramount Rotary Club
LIONS INTERNATIONAL
The Largest International Community Service Organization in the World
The Paramount Lions Club invites
you to please be our guest for
lunch any Thursday 12:30-1:30PM
please call 562-630-1051
Curley’s Old Place
9251 E. Alondra Blvd., Bellflower
Visit our website at www.rightlane.
com/paraframe.html
A non-profit organization for business women
President, Laura Warth • Ph: 633-8018
MEETING INFORMATION
Paramount Soroptimist meets at 12:00 pm,
the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. Progress
Plaza Park,
15500 Downey Ave., Paramount
“Serving the
Community since 1954”
Come and join us every
Tuesday 12:10 pm in our
endeavors to the
community of Paramount.
Direct any questions to
Bill Beck at 562-634-7121
Progress Park Plaza
15500 Downey Ave., Paramount
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MEMBERS ONLY!
MISSION STATEMENT
“To advance the Commercial, Financial, Industrial and Civic Interest of our Community.”
Paramount Chamber
Member to Member Discounts
Purrfect Auto Service: 562/630-8620
10% off regular priced service
8832 • 5% discount on all furniture purchases
agement Fees
Pit Stop Auto Center: 562/633-7838 • 10% off all
services rendered
Medical
Penta Pacific Properties 562/699-1922 • Free
Opinions of Market Value-Commercial/Industrial Properties
Bank and Lending Services
Washington Mutual Bank 562/633-8125 - Free first
order of business checks with new Free Business
Checking
PARAMOUNT
CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE
John Doe
Beauty Salon
Member Since 1977
To Learn
more about
this program or if you
have any questions please call
the Chamber Office at 634-3980.
Visit the following businesses to
receive the discounts listed below. But
remember, these offers are available
to Chamber members only!
MEMBER TO MEMBER DISCOUNTS
(Offers apply to Chamber Members
Advertising & Marketing
ASAP Sign & Banner: 562/529-8504 •5% off
★ Outside the Box Creations: 562/529-7913 •
5% to 15% discount depending on size/amount
of order
Automotive
Allstate Insurance 562/630-2435 • receive $20 off
Motors Club
Auto Club of So. California: 562/861-2231
receive $10 off new enrollment fees
Sonia’s Hair Design: 562/602-3246 • Introductory
20% Discount on All Services
Business Services
First Class Copiers: 562/928-5091 • 10%
Discount
Car Wash
Big Ben Car Wash • 562) 634-3066 • $7.99 Car
Wash/Armor-all all tires/Air Freshner • No extra for
SUV’s & Trucks
Child Care Services
Diaz Child Care (24hrs) • 562602-0076 Will refund
$20 on 1st week
Communications
★ Transcom Business Telecommunications: 562630-1200 Ext. 221 • 10% off equipment (business
phone services)
Contractors
Quality Fence, Inc. 800/323-8525 • 10% off work
over $1,000
Thomas Acoustic Inc.: 562/408-1019 • 10% off (if
paid in full net 20 days)
Dry Cleaners & Alterations
Carnation Draperies & Drapery Cleaners: 562/6333123 • 10% off (not valid with other discounts)
Financial Services
Discount Auto Parts: 562/634-0474 • 10% off entire
purchase
★ Vicky Professional Service: 562/634-1178 • 20%
off (bookkeeping & accounting service)
★ Ford West: 562/790-3673 • 10% off (on
labor in service dept.) Ford products only!
Florist
Greg’s Collision Center: 562-531-6600 • $50 off
deductible for repair
Herald’s Garage: 562/633-2136 • 10% discount
for members.
Precious Flowers 562/529-3722 • 10% off for
purchases over $100. Contact: Maria or
Orchid
Furniture
★ Genesis Furniture-Sales & Service 562/529-
Abrams, Edward M.D. : 562/633-4770
50% off initial consultation (cardiologist)
★ Clinica Medica Hispana:562/630-1991 •
25% off
Hansen, Thomas D. C. - Chiropractor
562/634-0985 • 25% off initial visit
Roberts Chiropractic: 562/633-1259 • Free Spinal
exam ($125.00 value)
Party Supply
Genesis Party Supply & Rentals (562) 4080935 - 10% off for purchases over $100.00
Phone Call Center
Aamcom 310/318-5559 $25 off set-up fee
Petroleum Products
Cool Fuel, Inc. 562/630-6000 • Call and ask
about the Preferred Fuel Pricing for Chamber
Members
Restaurants
Café Camilia: 562/866-2824 • 10% discount on food
purchases
Salazar’s Mexican Grill 562/263-3663 - 10% discount
on all food purchases
Casa Gamino: 562/ 634-6225 • 10% off on
food purchases
Eastern Meats & Deli: 562/630-2802
10% on all food purchases
El Compa Restaurant: 562/630-1068
10% off all food
El Sabalo Mexican Restaurant 562/531-4282 • 10%
off all food purchases
Mi Hot Salsa: 562/630-2200 • 15% discount
on all food purchases
Plumbing and Heating
Quizno’s Classic Subs: 562/633-4646
5% discount on regular priced items when you
show your membership card
Downey Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, Co:
562/861-1234 • 10% off Hydrojet service and/or
10% off material
Retail
Printers
Golden Coast Printing: 562/634-4630 • 10 % off on all
printing; special discounts to start-up businesses
Lievano Inc, Printing Services: 562-272-2701.
Specializing in business forms and offset printing. Pick
up & delivery. 5% discount to chamber members &
on new orders. E-mail: [email protected]
Rosewood Family Restaurant 562/630-4433
15% off on all foods
Price Glass & Mirror: 310/635-6069 • 8% - 10%
off
Sounds of Music: 562/633-3727 • 10% off (music
store)
Water Express: 562/272-4426 • 15% on Retail
Items
Security
★Presstige Printing: 562/602-0999 • Free subscription
to “Business Forum”. Free pick-up and delivery.
Ask about our preferred pricing for long term
customer.
Central Patrol Service (562) 621-1500 - 10% off first
month of Patrol Service
Source Graphics, Inc.: 562/408-2734 • 10%
discount
Paramount Iceland: 562/633-1171 • Chamber
Members receive free skate rental with their paid
admission to Paramount Iceland
Real Estate
Skating Rinks
★ Felix Valdelamar of Century 21 Allstars:
562/466-1225 • Free evaluations to
buy or sell
Uniform Suppliers
Los Amigos Realty & Property Management
(562) 633-6313 • Specializing in Residential
Income Mgt.
2 1/2% Discount on Man-
Wholesalers/Distributors
House of Bargains: 562/630-7355 • 10% off total
bill
Calzados De Leon Al Mayoreo: 562/633-9021 • 6%
(off first purchase with resale permit wholesale
shoes)
★ Chamber Members who make the “Welcome to Paramount” program possible
Discount tickets available at the Chamber
The following businesses renewed their membership in the Parafor Members and their Employees Only!
mount Chamber of Commerce last month, they are celebrating
2005 DISCOUNT TICKETS
Available at the Chamber Office
15357 Paramount Blvd. 9am - 5pm • 562-634-3980
Prices subject to change
Disneyland or Disneyland
Adventure Park
Adults: $43.50 • Children: $38.50
Knotts Theme Park
Adults: $24.95 (12+)
Children: $15.95 (3-11)
Knotts Soak City
Adults: $17.50 (12+)
Children: $15.95 (3-11)
Pacific Park
(on Santa Monica Pier)
$10.00 for All Day Pass (all Ages)
Universal Studios
One Day Pass: $38.00
Annual Pass: $50.75
Legoland
Adults & Children: $31.95
Aquarium of the
Pacific
Adults: $15.95 (12+)
Children: $9.50 (3-11)
Golf ‘N Stuff
All Park Pass: $12.50
Raging Waters
Adults: $20.99 (10+)
Junior: $14.99 (3-9)
Wild Rivers Park
Adults: $18.00 (10 & up)
Child: $15.00 (3-9)
another year as members. Chamber and Business Resource Center
services are made possible by their support.
Cal Met Services ............................................................ 38 Years
Paramount Iceland ....................................................... 38 Years
The Jankovich Company ............................................. 35 Years
Casa Gamino Restaurant ............................................. 28 Years
Roberts Chiropractic Office .......................................... 28 Years
Fu-Lyons Associates ..................................................... 27 Years
Cel-Star, Inc. .................................................................. 26 Years
Press Forge Company ................................................... 21 Years
Ward Industrial Properties .......................................... 21 Years
Betzabe Alday, M.D. ..................................................... 19 Years
Carl’s Jr. Restaurant ..................................................... 19 Years
Paramount Women’s Club ........................................... 14 Years
Calzado De Leon Al Mayoreo ...................................... 11 Years
Sounds of Music ........................................................... 11 Years
All Cities Lock & Safe ................................................... 10 Years
BJF Enterprises, Inc. ..................................................... 10 Years
Sherwin -Williams ........................................................ 10 Years
Bank of America ............................................................. 9 Years
Mountain Valley Express ............................................... 9 Years
Americlean Building Services ........................................ 6 Years
Gamberg Metals Co., Inc. ............................................... 6 Years
Merlin-Alltec Mold Making, Inc. ................................... 6 Years
Our Lady of the Rosary .................................................. 6 Years
Bates and Bates ............................................................... 4 Years
Doublz ............................................................................. 4 Years
Paramount-Tepic Sister Cities ....................................... 4 Years
VendStar Phoenix ........................................................... 4 Years
Zen Continental Co., Inc. ............................................... 3 Years
Ceragem Master .............................................................. 2 Years
Expert Plant Care ............................................................ 2 Years
Ariel Abrahams. MD, PhD ................................................1 Year
California Pools of Hope ..................................................1 Year
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