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1 Vol. LXIX No. 3 | December 2014 Inside This Issue Paid Sick Leave Law.....................…..….......1 Christmas Parade Recap.............................2 President's Message........…………………....3 Prop. 65 Warning............…………………....4 Prop. 65 Warning cont.....................…..…….5 President’s Circle.........................….………..5 Paid Sick Leave cont................………..........6 Tip of the Month.............................................6 Membership Renewals..............................….7 Candidate Training...……….......……...........8 Christmas Parade Sponsors...…......….……..9 Event Photos......................……......….……10 News & Events..................……......….……11 Gift Card Program.............……......….……12 Snowbird Breakfast........................……......13 Welcome New Members...……......….……14 Casting Call..................................................14 2015 Labor Law Poster ................................15 The Chamber & Spectrum wishes everyone a Very Merry Christmas!!! Paid Sick Leave Law: A Look at Employer Compliance Options With the signing of the legislation mandating that employers provide employees with paid sick leave starting July 1, 2015, many employers are questioning what options they have to comply with the new law and how existing or newly adopt- ed employer policies will coordinate with this new mandate. AB 1522 (Gonzalez; D-Sherman Heights; Chapter 317) provides employers with three options by which to satisfy the requirement to provide employees with paid sick leave, thereby offering employers some flexibility to implement a new or existing policy. Accrual Method The first option employers have to provide paid sick leave is the statutory mandated accrual method that requires an employee earn one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked. Under this option, an employer will have to track the hours of each employee to determine when the employee has accrued one hour of paid sick leave. An employer may cap an employee’s accrual at six days or 48 hours. Any accrued, unused paid sick leave must be carried over to the following year. ‘Front Loading’ Policy The second option for providing paid sick leave is a “front loading” employer policy that provides an employee with at least three days or 24 hours of paid sick leave, paid leave, or paid time off at the beginning of each year. Under a front loading policy, an employee does not accrue leave during the year, as the employee receives all of the paid sick leave or paid time off on the first day of the year. Under this option, an employer does not have to track the employee’s hours for accrual and does not have to carry over any unused paid sick leave. .....continued on page 6 Click here

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Vol. LXIX No. 3 |December 2014

Inside This IssuePaid Sick Leave Law.....................…..….......1

Christmas Parade Recap.............…................2

President's Message........…………………....3

Prop. 65 Warning............…………………....4

Prop. 65 Warning cont.....................…..…….5

President’s Circle.........................….………..5

Paid Sick Leave cont................………..........6

Tip of the Month.............................................6

Membership Renewals..............................….7

Candidate Training...……….......……...........8

Christmas Parade Sponsors...…......….……..9

Event Photos......................……......….……10

News & Events..................……......….……11

Gift Card Program.............……......….……12

Snowbird Breakfast........................……......13

Welcome New Members...……......….……14

Casting Call..................................................14

2015 Labor Law Poster................................15

The Chamber & Spectrum wishes everyone a Very Merry Christmas!!!

Paid Sick Leave Law: A Look at Employer Compliance Options

With the signing of the legislation mandating that employers provide employees with paid sick leave starting July 1, 2015, many employers are questioning what options they have to comply with the new law and how existing or newly adopt-ed employer policies will coordinate with this new mandate.

AB 1522 (Gonzalez; D-Sherman Heights; Chapter 317) provides employers with three options by which to satisfy the requirement to provide employees with paid sick leave, thereby offering employers some flexibility to implement a new or existing policy.

Accrual Method

The first option employers have to provide paid sick leave is the statutory mandated accrual method that requires an employee earn one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked.

Under this option, an employer will have to track the hours of each employee to determine when the employee has accrued one hour of paid sick leave. An employer may cap an employee’s accrual at six days or 48 hours. Any accrued, unused paid sick leave must be carried over to the following year.

‘Front Loading’ Policy

The second option for providing paid sick leave is a “front loading” employer policy that provides an employee with at least three days or 24 hours of paid sick leave, paid leave, or paid time off at the beginning of each year.

Under a front loading policy, an employee does not accrue leave during the year, as the employee receives all of the paid sick leave or paid time off on the first day of the year. Under this option, an employer does not have to track the employee’s hours for accrual and does not have to carry over any unused paid sick leave.

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It began to look a lot like Christmas on Saturday December 6, 2014 in the Imperial Valley when the El Centro Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau/Los Vigilantes kicked off the holiday season with the 69th Annual El Centro Christmas Parade. The "Growing Christmas Traditions" themed event was a reminder to the thousands of spectators in attendance of all the bountiful agricultural history and pride in the Imperial Valley.

This year’s parade filled the streets with 107 entries, including marching bands, local festival royalty, youth organizations, elected officials, religious groups and service organizations. The parade kicked off with the NAF El Centro Color Guard and Honorary Grand Marshal, Mr. Ed McGrew, 2014 recipient of the William G. Duflock Award. Chamber president Les Smith and wife Deborah rode in a red 1957 T-Bird Convertible as Chamber Directors rode along the parade route in tractors provided by Jordan/Central Implement Co. As always, the highlight was Santa closing out the parade on his traditional El Centro fire truck sleigh. Parade judges had no easy task in selecting a winner amongst the elaborately decorated entries; some of which boasted locally grown fruits and vegetables. Congratulations to all the winners: Sweepstakes – El Centro Regional Medical Center Business Category – Family Style Buffet School/Youth Organization – St. Mary’s School Public Service Organization – El Centro Regional Medical Center Religious Organization – The Salvation Army Three Imperial Valley school marching bands also lined the streets bright and early to showcase their skills as the Chamber provided an adjudicated parade for 2014, the only parade in the Imperial Valley to do so. These bands competed for the Sweepstakes title, but only one was named the winner; Congratulations to Mr. Carlos Navarette and his “Mighty Bulldog” Marching Band of Calexico High School who took this coveted title. The El Centro Chamber is grateful to the local businesses that sponsored and made the 69th Annual El Centro Christmas Parade possible: Presenting Sponsor: Rogers & Rogers Auto Group Division Sponsors: Ametza, IFS International Farm Services, Mike & Kerri Abatti and Saikhon Co. Presidents Circle Sponsors: Platinum Sponsor, San Diego Gas & Electric Gold Sponsors: Paradise/Quechan Casinos and Rabobank Silver Sponsors: Alford Distributing, California Health & Wellness, City of El Centro, Imperial Irrigation District, National Beef and Wal-Mart Supercenter. Bronze Sponsors: Burgers & Beer, C R & R, Community Valley Bank, First Imperial Credit Union, Hutchinson & Bloodgood LLP, Imperial Printers, Imperial Valley Family Care Medical Group APC, Molina Healthcare, Ocotillo Express LLC., Rogers & Rogers Auto Group, Spectrum Advertising, Sun Community Federal Credit Union, Swain & Kennerson an Accountancy Corp., Tyler Insurance Agency, United Families, United States Gypsum Co. and Tien Vo M.D. Inc. Thank you to the Los Vigilantes, Chamber Directors, Chamber staff, all the parade announcers, volunteers, chamber members and local business and individuals who contributed to the 69th Annual Christmas Parade without which this El Centro tradition would not be a possible! A very special thank you goes out to Christmas Parade Chair and El Centro Chamber of Commerce Director, Terri Rogers, for all her hard work and tireless efforts in ensuring this event was a great success; thanks Terri!

2014 Christmas Parade “Growing Christmas Traditions”

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Kathleen Ball • Robert Brown • Sara Douglas • Lizandro Escobosa • Richard Gutierrez • Veronica Henderson • Anne

Irigoyen • Carla Kuhns • Renato Montaño• Glenn Montgomery • Richard Morales • Terri Rogers •

Drew Williams • Veronica Wright • Fernando Zavala

CHAMBER MISSION STATEMENT“The mission of the El Centro Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau is to be an advocate for business, provide economic leadership and foster

community pride to ensure growth, prosperity and quality of life in El Centro and the surrounding region.’’

Les SmithPresident

David TylerPresident Elect

Jeff SturdevantDirector at Large

Gary GludTreasurer

Jaime HonoldPast President

Eusebio ArballoVice President

Harold WalkDirector at Large

2014-2015 DIRECTORS

STAFFDarletta D. WillisChief Executive O�cer

Shawnee De AndaReceptionist/Administrative Asst.

Vicki ZamoraO�ce Manager

Anthony MorenoMembership/Program Director

2014 - 2015 Executive Committee

Les Smith, President

With the calendar year rapidly coming to an end, thanks to all for the great support from our membership. It takes everyone’s help and dedication to keep our Chamber running smooth. It has been very busy for everyone and will

continue to stay busy for all of you into the New Year so thanks again for all the support.

The Air Show Gala Fashion Show was a great success, thanks to all the staff and volunteers that helped make the event such a great evening for the ladies. Hopefully this can grow into a larger even better event next year.

This year’s Christmas Parade was a wonderful event and great success, as always thank you to all the sponsors, entries, and dedicated hard working staff and volunteers that helped create such a great parade. It was very nice to see such a large turnout from the community enjoying the parade as they seem to do from year to year.

We are looking forward to working with the City of El Centro in hosting this year’ Snowbird Breakfast at the city’s new fire station on Waterman Ave Saturday, January 10th at 9:00 am. With the help of the City we hope to grow and improve this year’s breakfast, recognizing the valley’s winter visitors and how much they contribute to our local economy. Also the El Centro Chamber will be participating in the annual Joint Chambers Business Showcase Thursday, January 8th and we en-courage everyone to attend, learn and support what is going on in our valley’s business community.

The Chamber is working hard planning this year’s Air Show Gala Saturday February 7th. This is a very special event for the Chamber that helps us show our local community’s support for the Annual Blue Angels Air Show and allows us to make a significant contribution to help fund the air show. We encourage everyone to participate any way you can with this year’s Air Show Gala so that we can continue to show our community support for the large positive impact NAF El Centro has here in the Valley.

It is hard to believe that we are half way through our fiscal year and even more it is nearly Christmas. It is truly wonderful that we are so blessed to have all the wonderful Christmas events and activities throughout the valley. I would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy and Prosperous New Year. May God Bless All and I look forward to working with everyone in the New Year.

Merry Christmas.

Les Smith

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Prop. 65 Warning Proposal Merits Business ConcernThe latest proposal by the state Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) to revise Proposition 65 warn-ing requirements should be of concern to business, the California Chamber of Commerce warns in a video report.

The revised regulation would not add more meaningful information regarding how businesses present Proposition 65 warn-ings and would further increase the risk of litigation.

CalChamber Policy Advocate Anthony Samson says in the latest CalChamber Capitol Report that there is cause for alarm, first due to the “sheer costs to the business community,” which will be extraordinary. Second, the proposal will do far more to alarm consumers and less to inform them, he says. Finally, the proposal will invite “extraordinary new avenues for increased litigation under Proposition 65.”

CalChamber is urging business to voice concerns to OEHHA on the proposed warning changes. CalChamber comments are posted at www.calchamber.com/environmental.

Governor Calls for Reform

In May 2013, noting that Proposition 65 has been abused by “unscrupulous lawyers driven by profit rather than public health,” Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. proposed reforms to strengthen and restore the intent of Proposition 65.

Specifically, the Governor proposed to end frivolous, “shakedown” lawsuits; improve how the public is warned about danger-ous chemicals; and strengthen the scientific basis for warning levels.

Proposition 65 Requirements

Proposition 65, the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, requires California businesses with 10 or more employees to provide a clear and reasonable warning before knowingly and intentionally exposing individuals to chemicals known to cause cancer and/or reproductive z.

In order to comply with Proposition 65, a business must:

• Assess whether it releases, or its products contain, Proposition 65-listed chemicals;

• Determine whether its consumers may be exposed to a listed chemical at levels that necessitate a warning (that is, “when” to warn); and

• Determine (if a warning is required) what the warning must say (that is, “how” to warn).

Recent Regulatory Efforts

OEHHA has initiated three significant regulatory undertakings in 2014. Most significantly, OEHHA has proposed a substantial regulatory overhaul of the “clear and reasonable” warning requirements, which address the “how to warn” question.

OEHHA also has asked that stakeholders suggest additional potential regulatory changes that may help to address the “when to warn” question, and has further developed regulations related to a Labor Code requirement for adding chemicals to the Proposition 65 list.

Warning Regulations

On March 7, 2014, OEHHA proposed a “pre-regulatory” draft regulation overhauling the existing requirements for “clear and reasonable” warnings under Proposition 65. .....continued on page 5 ►

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2014-2015Platinum

San Diego Gas & Electric

GOLDQuechan/Paradise Casino

Rabobank

SILVERAlford Distrubiting

California Health & WellnessCity of El Centro

Imperial Irrigation DistrictWalmart Supercenter

BRONZEBurgers & Beers

CR&R IncorporatedCommunity Valley Bank (CVB)

El Centro Regional Medical CenterFirst Imperial Credit UnionHutchinson & Bloodgood

Imperial PrintersImperial Valley Family Care Medical Group

Molina HealthcareOcotillo Express LLC

Rogers & RogersSpectrum Advertising

Sun Community Federal Credit UnionSwain & Kennerson an Accountancy Corp.

Tien Vo, M.D. IncTyler Insurance Agency

United Families Inc.United States Gypsum

Prop. 65, continued ►

The proposal, according to OEHHA, is “designed to provide more meaningful information for individuals in Proposition 65, facilitate the public’s understanding of these warnings and make the warnings more consistent.”

OEHHA also noted that the proposal “is intended to implement the Administration’s vision concerning improving the quality of the warnings being given and providing certainty for businesses subject to the Act.”

On June 12, 2014, CalChamber submitted an extensive com-ment letter, also signed by nearly 140 California-based and national organizations and businesses of varying sizes that, collectively, represented nearly every major business sector on which OEHHA’s proposal would have an impact.

The coalition explained in detail why OEHHA’s proposal actu-ally undermined the Governor’s calls for reform. Specifically, the proposal would:

• substantially exacerbate the already-problematic Proposition 65 litigation climate;

• further increase consumer alarm and confusion about Propo-sition 65 warnings;

• significantly decrease business certainty; and

• dramatically increase compliance costs and defense costs for businesses of all sizes.

The comment letter addressed virtually every provision of the OEHHA proposal, explained the basis for the coalition’s opposi-tion, and provided recommendations where appropriate.

On September 23, 2014, OEHHA circulated a revised draft of the regulation to several stakeholders, including CalChamber.

In an informal memorandum dated October 10, 2014, Cal-Chamber noted that the revised draft, while an improvement from the original draft, still contains significant flaws that under-mine the Governor’s calls for reform.

Additional refinements are needed to the improvements identi-fied above, and some of the major flaws, including the require-ment to specify one or more of 12 specific chemicals, are still present in the revised regulation.

Next Steps

CalChamber continues to work with OEHHA on a revised regu-latory proposal, which OEHHA anticipates will be released for formal rulemaking comment in late 2014 or early 2015. ■

Air Show Gala Fashion Show Models

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Paid Sick Leave, continued ►

Employer Policy

The third option is an employer policy that provides an employee with at least three days or 24 hours of paid sick leave in a 12-month period, year of employment, or calendar year.

Under this option, an employer can determine the accrual rate or method, so long as the annual amount provided to all em-ployees is at least three days or 24 hours of paid sick leave, paid time off, or other paid leave.

Specifically, Labor Code Section 246 (e)(2) was amended into the bill at the end of session to address employers’ concern that although they generally provide at least three days of paid time off or paid sick leave each year to their employees, the accrual method may not be on an hourly basis.

A majority of employers allow employees to accrue paid leave on a pay period basis, as it is easier to administer, especially for a large workforce, than tracking each individual employee’s hours worked.

Section 246 (e) reflects such employer policies by stating that an employer does not have to provide sick leave in addition to what they already offer if the employer policy either:

• mirrors the accrual, carry over and use requirements set forth in AB 1522; or

• provides employees with at least three days or 24 hours of paid sick leave each year, regardless of the actual accrual rate.

Interpreting this section otherwise would essentially render Section 246 (e)(1) meaningless. Section 246 would not provide two options for an employer policy if the intent and requirement was that any employer policy had to match the specific ac-crual method set forth in AB 1522.

Moreover, Section 246 (e)(2) is not just limited to “front loading” policies, as such policies are separately recognized in the bill under Labor Code Section 246 (d). Section 246 (d) references subdivision (e) to acknowledge that an employer must have a policy for front loading, not to limit Section 246 (e)(2) to only a front loading policy.

Nothing in 246(e)(2) requires that an employer provide the three days or 24 hours at the beginning of the year; it just requires that an employer provide an employee with three days or 24 hours of paid time off or paid leave each year.

Flexibility

These three options provide an employer with the necessary flexibility to determine which method of offering paid sick leave fits best with the employer’s specific workforce and environment. Employers have until July 1, 2015 to determine which op-tion to utilize.

Under any of the three options, however, the employer must allow an employee to use the accrued paid sick leave or paid time off for the same purposes and under the same conditions as set forth in AB 1522. Any employer policy should reference these purposes and conditions.■

Tip of the MonthThrough an online portal we provide with each membership, your fellow members are posting events and special offers that benefit your coworkers and employees as consumers we want to shop locally and as residents we want to have things to do. These posted items populate on the El Centro Chamber’s website and publish automatically to the El Centro Chamber’s social-media accounts. Please help increase the value and effectiveness of the El Centro Chamber’s web presence by en-couraging your employees and coworkers to like the El Centro Chamber’s Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, and book-mark our website.

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Thank you to all that have renewed their membership in October, November and December!

Royale Palms Mobile Lodge & Storage LLC Soroptimist of El Centro Valley Vision Care Center – Optometry Hems Brothers Mortuary Navy League Imperial Valley Council Stan's Auto Body, LLC Bureau of Land Management Thomas Topuzes & Associates LLC Southwest Dental Group Advanced Eye Care Optometry Imperial Valley Press Plourd & Breeze Wilbur-Ellis Co. Burgers & Beer

Clean Sweep Janitor Roto-Rooter Plumbing Co. Mira Flores Luxury Apartments H & R Block Baja Duty Free Paradise Casinos Sts. Peter & Paul Episcopal Church California Crime Victims Coalition Conveyor Group Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego State University - Imperial Valley Campus Quechan Casino Resort

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PRESENTING SPONSOR

DIVISION SPONSORS

THANK YOU SPONSORS

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News & EventsDecember 18El Centro Chamber December Mixer - El Centro Chamber's December Mixer will be held Thursday, December 18 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. This month's mixer is being sponsored by the Community Valley Bank, located at 1443 W. Main Street, El Centro. Canned good drive taking place at Mixer to bene�t the Imperial Valley Food Bank. "Bring in 3 or more items for a chance to win a $50 gift card". All El Centro Chamber members are encour-aged to attend.

December 24-26El Centro Chamber Holiday Hours December 24-8am to 12pmDecember 25-26 CLOSED

January 8, 2015Business Showcase 2015-The Imperial Valley Joint Chambers of Commerce is proud to sponsor the 17th annual "Business Showcase 2015" from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. January 8 in the Preble building at the Imperial Valley Expo in Imperial. Admission is $6.00 per person, Children 2 (two) and under are free. Come out and meet local vendors and businesses and see what services the Imperial Valley has to o�er. Many local restaurants will be on hand for your chance to sample some delicious food. Also, don't miss out on your chance to win in our Cash Drawings held hourly! For more information or booth space availability contact: Jeanette McLaughlin at Attorney's Bookkeeping Services, 760-352-7164.

January 1030th Annual Welcome Back Snowbirds Breakfast - The 30th Annual Welcome Back Snowbirds Breakfast is scheduled for Saturday, January 10, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. This year's breakfast will be held at the City of El Centro's Fire Station #3. This annual breakfast draws close to 2,000 winter visitors to El Centro. We want to o�er you the opportunity to promote your business by having a booth space at the Breakfast or by donating a drawing prize. For more information contact the El Centro Chamber at (760) 352-3681.

January 15El Centro Chamber January Mixer - El Centro Chamber's January Mixer will be held, Thursday, January 15 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. This month's mixer is being sponsored by the City of El Centro at the Community Center located at 375 S. 1st Street, El Centro. All El Centro Chamber members are encouraged to attend. Join us for the City of El Centro's Mardi Gras King & Queen Coronation.

January 1717th Annual ISDRA Martin Luther King Weekend Dunes Cleanup – Family Fun that Helps keep our Dunes Open. To participate or for more information contact Charla with United Desert Gateway at (760) 337-4155.

January 17Aviation Day -Please join the City of Imperial for Aviation Day from 9:00AM-3:00PM at the Imperial County Airport. For additional information, please contact the City of Imperial's Parks and Recreation department at 760-355-3316.

January 23A Tribute to Martin Luther King Jr -Please join the Imperial Valley NAACP in celebrating the life of Dr. King at Club Lohoo from 6:00PM-9:00PM. For additional information, please contact Linda Thomas at [email protected].

February 79TH Annual Air Show Gala - Join the El Centro Chamber of Commerce for its 9th Annual Air Show, a black tie event unlike any other in the Imperial Valley. This event is in support of the men and women of the Naval Air Facility El Centro in their e�orts to produce the Annual Air Show. The Air Show Gala consists of a four-course dinner, silent auction and dancing. Show your support of the Air Show, Naval Air Facility and the military by joining us at this one of a kind event. Early Bird Rates before December 31, 2014: $85 per person, $650 table of eight (8), Regular Rate after January 1, 2015: $105 per person, $800 table of eight (8). Sponsorship Opportunities Available.

February 13Boys and Girls Club Saladero Contest / Produce Gala - The Boys and Girls Clubs of Imperial Valley are proud to celebrate the agriculture industry in our Valley by hosting its Third Annual Produce Gala Friday, February 13, 2015, at Barbara Worth Country Club in Holtville. The event’s theme is "Home Grown” and will kick o� at 6pm with a blast from the past…the Saladero Contest. Guests will be able to taste delicious salads prepared by local teams showcasing the Valley’s �nest produce. Appetizers and music will start after the judging of the Saladero contest. Tickets are $35 each and sponsorship opportunities are available. For additional information, please contact (760) 344-2040.

February 208th Annual Mardi Gras Fundraiser "Bal"– The El Centro Regional Medical Center Foundation invites you to the 8th Annual Mardi Gras Fundraiser "Bal" featuring their famous Shrimp Boil during Cocktail Hour and New Orleans Style Cuisine for dinner!! For more information please contact Marty Dinele at (760) 482-5068.

February 21City of El Centro Mardi Gras Light Parade & StreetFestival - Come and enjoy the Mardi Gras Light Parade and Street Festival there will be: Beads, Music, Dancing, Games, and Food! Takes place Downtown Main Street, El Centro from 5 pm to 10 pm- Parade starts at 6 pm. For more information contact the City of El Centro Parks & Recreation at (760) 337-4555.

March 13NAF El Centro 18th Annual Food and Entertain-ment Festival - Event starts at 5:30 PM in Hangar 6. Free Entry!

March 14Naval Air Facility El Centro Air Show - General admission and parking are free.

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ATTENTION INDEPENDENT BUSINESSES: Do you want a gift card program? Tell us!

Below is a screenshot of a gift‐card program that is offered through our chamber‐management software. We staff think it sounds like a good deal, but we hesitate to opt in (see below) on behalf of our members. Opting in means we give GiftLocal permission to contact our members. Frankly, we work very hard to not be invasive with our member communications, so allowing a new company to solicit “on (our) behalf” makes us a little gun‐shy. If you like what you see below, please let us know. We will not opt in until we receive a reasonable number of responses from member merchants.

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Welcome New MembersInsurance & Financial ServicesI. V. Direct Insurance AgencyFlor R. Overton602 Wake AvenueEl Centro, CA 92243(866) 500-2800

New York Life Insurance Co.Yoli Cordero1450 Broadway, Ste. AEl Centro, CA 92243(760) 970-7612

Mortgage CompaniesGuild Mortgage Company1615 W. Main StreetEl Centro, CA 92243(760) 302-7415www.guildmortgage.net/elcentro

Truck Sales/Services & PartsRick’s Group DieselPatricia Churchwell684 S. 2nd StreetEl Centro, CA 92243(760) 482-5503

BoutiquesLa BoutiqueCeci Inzunza & Roberto Saldivar3451 S. Dogwood Ave., Ste. 1578El Centro, CA 92243(760) 748-2252

Event/Meeting PlanningElizabeth SpecialtiesElizabeth GarciaPO Box 3453El Centro, CA 92244760-353-1220

Now Casting: Mexican-American Owned Businesses

A Major Television Production Company is currently looking for dynamic family-run businesses populated by outrageous / funny / compelling characters for a new unscripted television series.

Does your family have strong opinions about the business venture? Do you have to overcome challenges with family members when it comes to running the business? Are you in need of a platform to get the word out about your company?If so, we want to hear from you!

**All types of businesses welcome, from hugely successful to start-up, as long as multiple family members are working on the enterprise together**

Please submit the following to [email protected]:1. Name (including names of all family members who would like to be included)2. Location3. Recent photos of yourself and other family members4. A short paragraph describing the aim of the business, the family members involved and some of the successes you’ve had as a business, as well as some of the challenges you face.

**A producer will contact you with more information once you submit (Production Company, Casting Process, etc). If this doesn't apply to you, please pass this information to anyone you know who may want to submit**

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Now’s the time to order your 2015 Employment Notices2015 California and Federal Employment PosterYou must post a compliant Employment Poster in a conspicuous place in the workplace where all employees and applicants can see it. The poster also must include information about your workers’ compensation benefits, payday schedule and emergency contacts. Youmay need to order several to ensure that your business, branches and satellite offices are displaying the poster according to the law. Failure to comply can result in severe penalties and fines by the state of California. If any of your company’s workers are Spanish-speaking, you will need to order the Spanish version.

2015 HR Quick Guide for California Employers Includes color-coded easy reference sections. Required and recommended forms for California businesses available to download using a special URL provided in the book.

Required Pamphlets Kit Contains 20 copies of each of five pamphlets that employers must distribute to employees.

California Labor Law Digest 2015 Edition This comprehensive, California-specific Digest puts answers to labor law questions right at your fingertips, updated with new case law and regulations.

Exporting Guide for California Businesses This comprehensive guide is an easy-to-use essential reference for any company or entrepreneur in the U.S. exporting goods internationally.

These products are produced by the California Chamber of Commerce, a publisher of top-quality human resource products and services with more than 100 years of experience helping California business do business.

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Signature __________________________________________

*What is “Poster Protect” service? We will automatically replace your poster if any mandatory changes occur during the calendar year. Poster Protect must be purchased when posters are purchased.

2015 California and Federal Employment Poster ........................ $_____ All 16 required notices on one non-laminated poster @ $25

(QTY) _____ English _____ Spanish

*Non-laminated poster w/Poster Protect @ $43 ................. $_____ _____ English _____ Spanish

All 16 required notices on one laminated poster @ $41 . $_____ _____ English _____ Spanish

*Laminated poster w/Poster Protect @ $65 ....................... $_____ _____ English _____ Spanish

_____2015 HR Handbook for California Employers @ $50 ............................................................................. $______

_____2015 California Labor Law Digest @ $175 ...................... $______

_____2015 Required Pamphlets Kit @ $85] ............................. $______ _____ English _____ Spanish

_____Exporting Guide for California Businesses @ $21.50 ........................................................................ $______

Subtotal ........................................................................ $_______ Total .............................................................................. $_______ (ALL ABOVE PRICES INCLUDE TAX)