March 2016

EVERYTHING FOR THE WORKPLACE

Become a Dream Company - Page 4

John W. Hulterstrom, C.P.A.- Page 7

our business. Is your business getting the most exposure possible to achieve success? It’s never too late to formulate a plan to get more visibility for your business.

One way is to get involved in the community. You can also watch your business grow by making connections and there are numerous ways to get involved and meet other Chamber members. The most popular Chamber event is coming soon on March 28th, the Ain’t No Foolin’ Golf Tournament. This event provides a great way to get involved and to put your business name in front of the many attendees. Many connections can also be made by

March is here – the 3rd month of the year! March is known for many things, the beginning of spring on the 21st, and the start of daylight savings on the 13th and for the sports

minded, March Madness and spring training for baseball. It also brings St Patrick’s Day, a day when the Irish and the Irish-at-heart celebrate all things Irish.

March is also when many have abandoned their New Years Resolutions. One resolution we all need to keep is getting the most exposure possible for

StaffPresident/CEOJanice Moore

CommitteesAmbassadors

ExecutiveGovernment Relations

Executive CommitteeChairman

Marci Aguayo

First Vice ChairmanBob Tinsley

TreasurerVictoria Martin

SecretaryJanice Moore

Past-Chairman of the BoardRick Danzey

Members of the BoardChris AckermanRichard BounceNick DiCosola Colleen Hunt Lisa Iskandar

Raghada Khoury Kari Leon

Kevin Mahany Jeanie Miller Tony Penna Terry Saenz

Max Schetter Tisha Snyder

Virginia Watterson

Source MagazineEditor & DesignerChris AckermanSignify Designs

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The AV Business Source Magazine is published monthly by

The Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce

Spirit River Center16010 Apple Valley Rd.Apple Valley, CA 92307

Tel. 760.242.2753Fax. 760.242.0303

Email. info@avchamber.orgWeb. www.AVChamber.org

Calendar

By Marci AguayoMessage from the Chairman

March 2016March 9thExecutive Committee MeetingChamber Conference Room, Spirit River Center8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.Chairman: Marci Aguayo, Alaska USA FCU

March 15thBoard of Directors MeetingChamber Conference Room, Spirit River Center16010 Apple Valley Road, Apple Valley 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.Chairman: Marci Aguayo, Alaska USA FCU

March 16th General Membership LuncheonApple Valley Golf Course15200 Rancherias Road, Apple Valley11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

March 18th Ambassador Committee MeetingChamber Conference Room, Spirit River Center16010 Apple Valley Road, Apple Valley 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.Chairman: Richard Bounce, Bounce Realty

March 22ndArch Angel 2016 Financial Literacy SeriesChamber Conference Room, Spirit River Center16010 Apple Valley Road, Apple Valley 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

March 28th Apple Valley Chamber Golf TournamentApple Valley Golf Course15200 Rancherias Road, Apple Valley10:35 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

March 31st Apple Valley Legacy Ho down Apple Valley Legacy Museum20601 Highway 18 #153, Apple Valley4:30 PM Dinner and Entertainment

April 2016April 1stGovernment Relations Committee Meeting Chamber Conference Room, Spirit River Center16010 Apple Valley Road, Apple ValleyNoon – 1:00 pmChairman: Pat Orr, Little Caesars

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Member Stats

We appreciate the overwhelming response in attendance at the General Membership Luncheon

and wish to accommodate all members in attendance. In our efforts to fulfill the reservations at the Apple Valley Golf Course for the monthly

luncheon we ask that members R.S.V.P. no later than the Thursday before the luncheon. Should a member reserve and not attend, the lunch fee of $25.00 will be billed to the member. Notice of cancellation of

reservations for the luncheon must be made 24 hours in advance in order to avoid the lunch fee.

March 16, 2016

Americas Best Value Inn 2 years

Apple Valley Animal Hospital 27 years

Apple Valley Legacy Museum 3 years

Apple Valley Little League 7 years

Apple Valley Senior Citizens Club 15 years

Assistance League of Victor Valley 21 years

B.R. Tinsley Inc. 38 years

Barbara Blaine 12 years

Bears Private Home Care 2 years

Bridle Path Estate, LPP 12 years

Brookdale 15 years

Caremore 4 years

Carpet Corral 4 years

Coldwell Banker Home Source 5 years

Decorating Den Interiors 10 years

Ebmeyer Charter & Tour 8 years

Edible Arrangements 9 years

Fort Irwin Community Relations 2 years

Frick, Frick Jette’ Architects 7 years

Golden State Water 21 years

Hi-Grade Materials/Robar Ent. Inc. 29 years

High Desert Laser Graphics 12 years

Law Offices Debra S. Popineau-Baker 23 years

LegalSheild 10 years

McNamara Group 10 years

Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with

disabilities upon request.

GeneralMembership

Luncheon

Renewing Members

Siverts Publishing14808 Coco RoadApple Valley, CA 92307760-559-9402Editor

Kay-Tee Baby Boutique21885 US Highway 18 Ste2Apple Valley, CA 92307760-810-0678Baby Clothes store

Automoblie Club Southern California19201 Bear Valley Road Suite C Apple Valley, Ca 92307760-247-4322Insurance

New Members

Apple Valley Golf Course 15200 Rancherias Rd.

Apple Valley, CA 92307Check-in begins at 11:15 a.m.Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m.

ProgramThe Many Faces of Facebook

SpeakerSue Moore of Moore Digital Marketing

Table SponsorPhoenix Foundation

DrawingRichard Bounce, Bounce Realty

Ticket SalesArmida Murphy

Ambassador ChairRichard Bounce, Bounce Realty

AmbassadorsJackie Bounce, Bounce Realty

Joan Phelps, Hi-Desert Center for Spiritual Living

Miriam Munoz, Valley Hi HondaLinda Martin, Linda’s Tailor Shop

Anita Holmes, California Writer’s ClubTerry Saenz, VVAPL Humane Society

Barbara Smith • Armida Murphy

RSVPApple Valley Chamber of Commerce

Nyeka Loyd – (760) 242-2753 or nyesha@avchamber.org

Cost$20.00 per person with reservation

$25.00 per person at the door without reservation

Message from the Chairman(continued from page 2)

attending the Chamber’s monthly luncheon and ribbon cuttings. By attending the many events the chamber has to offer you will not only gain a network of business professionals, you will see the dedication and hard work inherent in Apple Valley. The important thing is to have your name out in the community as much as possible.

Here is an Irish blessing to carry you through the month of March;

May you have the hindsight to know where you’ve been

the foresight to know where you’re goingand the insight to know when

you’re going too far.

Marci Aguayo

Neighbors United 8 years

R & S Beverage Company 35 years

Salvation Army 18 years

Santiago Apple Valley Estate 15 years

Silver Oak Stables 17 years

Silver Valley Propane 2 years

Southwest Gas 48 years

St. Bernardine Care Providers, Inc. 17 years

Sunland Ford 29 years

The Church of Whosoever 7 years

Transformation Multi-Cultural Fellowship 3 years

Valley Crest Residential Memory Care 17 years

Victor Valley Marketing Group 18 years

Member F.D.I.C.D e s e rtD e n ta l g r o u p

FEATURE STORYBecome a Dream Company

A workplace renaissance is positioned to gain

steam in 2016. Professionals are shattering the

stereotype that the ultimate career goal is to

work in a dream job and instead are seeking out

employment at dream companies.

“While satisfying work is key to professional

fulfillment, working

for a highly desirable

company with elevated

benefits is even more

important to employee

satisfaction, retention

and engagement,”

says Lucy English, Ph.D.,

managing director of

institutional research

at Horizons Workforce

Consulting. “People are

no longer prioritizing a

dream job, but rather a dream company.”

So what sets a dream company apart from the

status-quo? Employees feel these organizations

genuinely care about their well-being, promote

work-life balance and provide ample opportunities

for career growth. “Depending on organization size

and industry, offerings can vary, but should embody

these principles,” says English.

According to research from Horizons Workforce

Consulting, employees who work for dream

companies are 11 times more likely to stay at their

company than those in dream jobs, have 41 percent

more job satisfaction, and are 3.5 times more likely

to say that their job inspires them.

Dream companies are built on a positive culture

of caring and support as well as benefits that go

beyond health care and 401(k)s. According to

English, employees in dream companies report

having access to an average of nine such benefits,

including flexible work arrangements, child care,

elder care, paid parental leave, educational

advising services and wellness resources.

Still not convinced working for a dream company

trumps a dream job? Consider this: People who

are not working for a

dream company are

nearly 45 percent more

likely to report having

high levels of stress than

people working in dream

companies, according

to the “Business Benefits

of Being a Dream

Company” report by

Horizons Workforce

Consulting. Likewise,

those in dream

companies are 62 percent less likely to report being

burned out by work, and health satisfaction improves

for people in dream companies compared to those

working in dream jobs at less than ideal companies

(62 vs. 54 percent).

Employers looking to transform their current

company into a ‘dream company’ can start by

setting up a meeting with human resources or

creating an employee advisory group to brainstorm

new benefits that meet the three ‘dream company’

criteria. For traditional companies, these small

changes can create a turning point for both

employee happiness and company loyalty.

“Employees are taking charge of their careers

with considerations beyond the day-to-day

responsibilities,” says English. “Employers who adopt

qualities of dream companies will be able to find

and retain top talent.”

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Apple Bites

With tax time just around the corner, now is a great time to spotlight a long-standing pillar in our community, John W. Hulterstrom, a proud member of the Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce for twenty seven years! “We believe in the value of relationships,” says John. “We view every client relationship like a partnership, and truly believe that our success is a result of their success. We are committed to providing close, personal attention to our clients. We take pride in giving our clients the assurance that the personal assistance they receive comes from years of advanced training, technical experience and financial acumen.”

John W. Hulterstrom, CPA provides a variety of services including:Income Tax Preparation for all types of businesses, and individualsPrior Year ReturnsIRS and State Audit RepresentationPayroll ReportingFinancial statements - making sure your financial records are timely and accurate

The firm also offers a wide range of services to individual and business clients. Being a relatively small firm, they are able to offer clients personalized quality service.

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Business Spotlight John W. Hulterstrom, C.P.A.

“A More Than a Mayor’s Minute” proudly presented by Mayor

Barb Stanton

Akilah Kamaria, with Microsoft Community Connections Program,

presents the chamber’s new partnership for seminars on the best

ways to use technology!

Bob Tinsley, Chamber Vice Chairman and Steve Elliott with KQTE 1450

AM welcome new member Katrina Siverts and sales manager Manfred

representing Siverts Publishing.

Brandi Tiffin, with Kay – Tee Baby Boutique located in the Village is

welcomed by Vice Chairman Bob Tinsley.

Treasurer of the Apple Valley Village PBID, Donna Gilmore is welcomed

by Steve Elliott and Bob Tinsley

AVUSD Superintendent of Schools, Tom Hoegerman

present on “All Things Local”.

Keynote speaker Lisa Olhfest with St. Mary High Desert Medical Group updates us on

their physicians group.

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Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce16010 Apple Valley Rd • Apple Valley, CA 92307 • Phone: (760) 242-2753 • Fax: (760) 242-0303

Monday, March 28th, 2016

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SUBMISSIONSNyesha Loyd, editor, accepts articles for possible newsletter publication. Articles are subject to editing and will be published on a space available basis. The Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce assumes no responsibility for the care or return of submitted materials.

DISCLAIMERAll reasonable efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in THE BUSINESS SOURCE. The Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce accepts no responsibility for damages arising directly

or as a consequence of the use or publication of inaccurate information. The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and are not necessarily shared by THE BUSINESS SOURCE, its staff, the Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce or its advertisers.

Editorial content is intended as general information and not seen as specific legal or financial advice. For such, readers are advised to consult professionals in the appropriate field. The Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce assumes no liability resulting from advertising contained in this publication.

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