February 2011The Mission of the San Dimas Chamber of Commerce is to foster and promote growth of the business and professional community while enhancing the quality of life in San Dimas.

Offi cial Newsletter of the San Dimas Chamber of Commerce

OTHER NEWS INSIDE . . .Pot ‘O Gold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 2Chamber News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 3-5A Communication from the Chair . . . . . . . . page 5Business News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 5-6Notes from the President/CEO . . . . . . . . . . page 7Notes from the City Manager . . . . . . . . . . . page 7

PIONEERPIONEERPIONEERPIONEERTheRetirement Party for

Ted Powl and Sandra NeasAs you may have heard, Ted Powl, Chamber President/

CEO, and Sandra Neas, Chamber Executive Secretary, have retired as of December 2010. A retirement reception will be held for them Thursday, February 10th at the San Dimas Canyon Clubhouse.

We look forward to having you join us to wish Ted and Sandra well and thank them for all their years of dedicated service.

The cost is $10 per person. For reservations, please the Chamber offi ce at (909) 592-3818.

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Get To Know Your City – Sign Up For the Civic

Academy TodayPromoting the Community

Providing Networking Opportunities Promoting the Interests of Business with Government

The 2011 San Dimas Civic Academy will be starting March 26, 2011 and will run for nine weeks. It is open to anyone interested in becoming involved and learning about the inner workings of our City and those institutions that make up the fabric of our community. Ask anyone who has participated in the past and they will tell you what a great learning and personal experience it is.

The fi rst meeting will be an all day retreat that will focus on the history of San Dimas, an overview of our government structure and leadership training that will help in your personal growth.

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NEW!Chamber Spotlight Breakfast

March 3Member Reception and Orientation Offers

Opportunities and Information Meet with members of the San Dimas Chamber’s

Ambassador Team and members of the Board of Directors to fi nd out what the San Dimas Chamber is doing for you. Learn about all of the programs the San Dimas Chamber offers and fi nd out how to take advantage of the opportunities available to you. The member spotlight breakfast is open to new and existing members because the San Dimas Chamber is growing and offers so many new programs we want to make sure everyone has the chance to learn more about the chamber and the services being

Come and Meet the Candidates for Mayor and City Council

of San DimasRepresenting the Interests of Business with Government

The San Dimas Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a Candidates Forum in preparation of the March 8, 2011 City Elections. The Forum will be on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. It will be held at the Senior/Community Center, 201 E. Bonita Ave., San Dimas. Preceding the Forum, from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m., will be a time to meet the candidates on an individual basis.

The candidates for City Council are (in alphabetical order) Emmett Bader (incumbent), John Ebiner (incumbent) and Chris Grant (challenger). The candidates for Mayor are Sid Maksoudian (challenger) and Mayor Curtis W. Morris (incumbent).

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Steve Scott of the Rotary Club, was not at the January Mixer held at Micky’s Jewelry Studio on January 20th and did not win the $425 Pot O’ Gold. That means the Pot O’ Gold will be $450 at the February 17th mixer at Swan Day Spa, 622 W. Arrow Highway San Dimas. Remember, you must be a Chamber Member and be present at the mixer to win.

POT ‘O GOLD UPDATE

Pot O’ Gold is awarded only to the name pulled (other representatives from that company are not eligible).

Business EducationSmall Business Workshops Providing Marketing and Business Tools for Success

Want to know more about Social Media and how it can help your business or want to know where to start when creating a Business Plan? You are not alone and the San Dimas Chamber is here to help.

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, February 16, 2011 for the Small Business Education Workshops presented by the San Dimas Chamber of Commerce and Business Education Systems. The workshop will be from 7 to 9 PM at the Red Roof Inn.

This is a great opportunity for you to improve the performance and profi tability of your business. The cost of each workshop is just $35 but this fee is waived if you are a member of the San Dimas Chamber of Commerce or your business is located in the City of San Dimas.

The Red Roof Inn is located at 204 N. Village Court, San Dimas and we thank them for hosting these workshops at their facility.

For information please contact Ken Salzman at salzman.professionalsales@gmail.com or the San Dimas Chamber of Commerce at (909) 592-3818.

State of the School District is Subject for the February

Chamber BreakfastPromoting the Community

Providing Networking OpportunitiesRepresenting the Interests of Business with Government

On Thursday, February 3, 2011 Dr. Gary Rapkin, Superintendent of the Bonita Unifi ed School District, will bring us up to date on the issues and successes the District has experienced this year and their challenges for the future. This is a good opportunity to learn how one of our major quality of life institutions is moving forward to benefi t our children and community.

Networking is the theme of all Chamber breakfasts where you get a chance to tell about what you do and meet other local business people. You also get an update from our City Manager, Blaine Michaelis, and have a great tri-tip burrito breakfast from Santa Maria BBQ and Grill.

The breakfast is held at the San Dimas Senior/Community Center at 201 E. Bonita Ave. starting at 7:30 am. The cost for Chamber members is $12.00 ($15.00 without a reservation) and $15 for non-members. Prospective members are always welcome.

To make a reservation, please call the Chamber offi ce at (909) 592-3818 by February 1, 2010.

Swan Day Spa to Host February Chamber Business

Network MixerMember Mixers Offer

Business Networking Opportunities

Swan Day Spa will host our next mixer on Thursday, February 17th at 622 W. Arrow Highway in San Dimas. Swan Day Spa has re-vamped the spa and would like to invite everyone to see the changes. Swan Day Spa is dedicated to providing each client with the most relaxing, professional, and unforgettable experience.

Please join us for great food and exceptional networking.

The Thursday mixer starts at 5:30p.m. and offers door prizes, a 50/50 drawing and our traditional Pot ‘O Gold, which is now up to $450. There is no charge for our mixers. Beverages will be available for purchase at the no host bar. Prospective members are always welcome and encouraged to come by.

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Promote Your Business in the San Dimas City Map

Creating a Strong Local EconomyPromoting the Community

Last call to showcase your business on the San Dimas City Map. Only a few spaces remain and then the map will be off to print. The San Dimas Chamber of Commerce prints 5,000 maps, which are distributed to new businesses and residents along with being mailed in new resident packets and in relocation packets sent to prospective residents. Maps are also distributed at City Hall, San Dimas lodging facilities, and at the Chamber offi ce.

Only Chamber Members get to take advantage of this great opportunity. Call the San Dimas Chamber of Commerce at 909-592-3818 today before the last space is gone!

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The following members have recently joined our Chamber. We would like to say welcome

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WELCOME!!! . . . to Our Newest Members

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“Toast of the Town” Evening of Food Wine and Music

Returns to San Dimas Mark your calendars for Th ursday, May 19, 2011 for a

delightful evening of food, wine and music. Th e San Dimas Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Fifth Annual Toast of the Town. Th is has become THE social event of the season. Tickets will go on sale soon. With the enlargement and beautifully renovation Plummer Building we plan to have more restaurants participating and we will be able to accommodate everyone even better than past years.

Th is is an elegant cocktail party with enough food and wine to satisfy anyone’s taste. We encourage you to dress in your fi nery and enjoy the best cuisine of our local restaurants. Many of our local dining establishments will be on hand to off er samples of their best. We have wine distributors who will be off ering over 20 diff erent wines for your tasting. All of this will be accompanied by easy listening musical entertainment.

Th is delightful evening will be held from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm, at the Stanley Plummer Community Building at 245 E. Bonita Ave. in San Dimas. It is just north of City Hall.

To become a vendor and sponsor of this great event, please contact the San Dimas Chamber of Commerce at 909-592-3818.

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Dimas Chamber of CommercePromoting the Community

Providing Networking OpportunityCreating a Strong Local Community

Ambassadors are the public relations and retention assistants of the San Dimas Chamber of Commerce. They are 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 San Dimas Chamber and business, government, and the community at large.

The Ambassadors are a team of enthusiastic members, who generously give their time, to act as the greeting arm of the San Dimas Chamber, to ensure that the membership is being served. It’s a team that believes in creating productive working relationships by

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A Communication from The ChairMeeting, Meeting & More Meetings . . .It seems that my days are being fi lled up with meeting after meeting. Now, we seem to be scheduling

meetings in the mornings and evenings because the days have been cluttered already. Even the afternoons are being packed with lunch meetings. There are multiple committee, Board of Directors, advertising presentations (for products or services), organizational, offi ce, sales, seminars, motivational and networking meetings galore. You now have to ask yourself, “Which ones are actually meeting my goals and fulfi lling my reasons for being here in the fi rst place.” Or, do you feel like you are just there to keep the seat warm?

I have participated in meetings where the objective is only to inform. The agenda is vague and your facilitator is beating around the bush asking for ideas. I have participated in meetings where serious policy was being discussed and voted on. I have also been at meetings where it had gone so bad, with everybody speaking at the same time and having mini-meetings (on or off subject) among themselves without the Chair’s, or other’s, involvement. I have participated in meetings where the handouts were more informative than the spoken word. Or, worse, where the handout literature, in front us, was being read, word for word. Do you have the same person at the meeting who is disruptive and creates a negative atmosphere? The effectiveness of a meeting is determined by the person who organized the meeting and set the agenda or topic. The effi ciency of the meeting is determined by the person who is chairing the meeting. If the meeting appears to be dull, boring, shows no results, has no direction, runs overtime and is virtually clueless to all-you may be wasting your time. If the meeting is highly anticipated, and leaves you energized with the intended reason for being there, you have accomplished your goal.

The productivity that emerges from a meeting is strongly determined by the agenda and the chair. Keeping the subject matter focused on the subject at hand, not allowing any one person to dominate the discussion, keeping interruptions to a minimum, and allowing the free fl ow of ideas that seem to be “out of the box,” all contribute towards the fi nal results: a plan of action, a solution or goal.

“We will continue to have these meetings until we can fi nd out why there is no work getting done.”

Smaller meetings are usually more effi cient, fast moving and more productive. Brainstorming and problem resolutions can be attained with less discussion and fewer outbursts. If you can avoid meetings by way of offi ce memo’s, emails or a few well placed phone calls, do so. This will help prevent wasting time and expedite results. After all, time is money.

Margie Green / Rock-Kats by MargieChairman of the BoardSan Dimas Chamber of Commerce

Winner of Downtown Merchants2010 Holiday Window Extravaganza

Members present from left to right: Denis Bertone-Councilman, Charles McCants, Ted Powl-Chamber Member retired CEO, Don Green-Chamber Member, Margie Green-Chamber

Chairman of the Board, Pat Meyers-Quality Instant Printing, Anthony Anderson -A Few Nice Things, Jerry Thornell-O’Malley’s Flowers of San Dimas, Rachel Morrison-O’Malley’s Flowers

of San Dimas, Joe Francen-Awards by Champion, Curt Morris-Mayor, Sam Acosta-Bonita Antiques, Margie Campanella-Heart of the Village, Bill Emerson-Emerson’s Gift Shoppe.

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Bankcard PerspectiveBy Sean Franke

Essential Website Content – Part IIPart III fi nishes the series on Essential Website

Content - a checklist for those considering developing an ecommerce website. We previously covered privacy, information security, payment choice, product description, order fulfi llment and shipping. By having a complete business web site content you can avoid customer misunderstandings which lead to disputes and chargebacks. The points covered in the part series is not intended to be all inclusive but rather a reference guide for you or your web developer.

• Billing Practices: Offer customers billing terms and conditions at the time of their online purchase. Only bill a customer after the merchandise has shipped. Be sure to state clearly on the payment page what currency is being used for the purchase (US Dollars).

• Refunds & Credits: Every business should fi nd a balance between risk management and outstanding customer service when developing their refund or credit policy. Clearly state your policy by a link on your homepage. Its best when you have non-returnable items to require a click on button “I Agree” to ensure the customer understands the policy.

• Customer Service: Not all customers are comfortable with email. You can help minimize disputes by offering a call-in telephone option. Give your customers an easy way to contact you by listing your phone number and email address on a “Contact Us” page.

Sean Franke is CEO of Electronic Merchant Services Inc., a registered ISO/MSP with US Bank – Minn. MN, providing credit card processing and merchant account services for hundreds of businesses in Southern California. You can reach Sean at sean@emspayments.com or call him at 909-971-9583.

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~ Business News ~2011 Employer Posters

Are Required January 1

California law requires employers to post 16 state and federal notices that explain workers’ rights to employees. Each year there are changes and additions to the required postings, which means every employer must display an updated poster in an area that is accessible to all employees.

The California Chamber of Commerce produces a comprehensive employment poster with all the required state and federal notices on one large sheet. It can be on paper for applications that do not get much traffi c or in laminated form for high traffi c areas.

The San Dimas Chamber of Commerce is currently taking orders for the new California Employer Poster Set:

Paper Poster Set is $23.99Laminated Poster Set is $39.99

If you are looking for an easy but comprehensive way to create an up to date employee manual, the California Chamber of Commerce also produces the Employee Handbook Software. You can also order this software through the San Dimas Chamber of Commerce and the price is only $99.99.

To place your order for any of these products, please contact the San Dimas Chamber of Commerce at (909) 592-3818 or e-mail us at info@sandimaschamber.com.

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Labor Law CornerEmployers May Rescind Conditional Job Offers If…Sunny Lee, HR Advisor

We hired an employee and now want to rescind the offer. Do we have any liability?

The answer to this question depends on whether the offer is a fi rm or conditional offer, and whether the applicant has detrimentally relied on that offer.

Conditional and Firm OffersMaking an offer of employment to an applicant is a commitment to

hire. You may make it contingent on other factors, such as successfully passing pre-employment drug testing and/or a criminal background check.

Employers clearly have the right to condition offers on job-related pre-employment screens that may affect whether the candidate will become employed. Employers also have the right to make an offer subject to the approval of others in the company.

An offer does not become binding until the applicant accepts it; therefore, you are free to change the terms or withdraw the offer if the applicant has not accepted the offer or detrimentally relied on it. If the applicant counters with different terms, you may consider your offer rejected and withdraw it.

The Helpline often gets calls about employees who are not ready to start work after an offer has been made and accepted. Clearly, if the employer makes an offer with a fi rm start date, then that date becomes part of the offer. If the applicant cannot start on that date, regardless of the reason, the employer may withdraw the offer.

Internet SearchesEmployers have to be careful about using non-work-related

information as a basis for withdrawing an offer; this may include information learned by doing an Internet search of the person or visiting social networking sites.

In California, the right to privacy contained in the California Constitution may protect the privacy rights of applicants and employees. Because this is a new area and there is little guidance from the courts, consult with your labor and employment attorney before withdrawing an offer, and discuss the factors involved.

LiabilityA situation may occur where the employer fi nds a better applicant

after making an offer. Where no conditional offer has been made (subject to further screening or the approval of the CEO, or some other supervisory persons involved in the search), the applicant may have relied on the offer and given notice to his/her present employer.

If you revoke an offer after that notice was given, the applicant may lose that job, seniority and benefi ts. If the applicant has moved closer to the new job in reliance on the offer, you may be held liable for resulting damages.

The reliance on an offer that causes detriment to an applicant may subject the employer to a lawsuit. Therefore, before withdrawing an offer of employment, an employer should consult with legal counsel.

An applicant may seek double damages in a civil action if he/she was persuaded, infl uenced or enticed to move his/her place of residence based on misrepresentation about either the length of time a job would last, the character of a job, compensation or the existence of a labor dispute or strike.

Labor Code Sections 970 and 972 allow an applicant to sue any person, agent or offi cer for double damages for knowingly making any false representation. In addition, a person who is guilty of violating Section 970 is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fi ne of up to $1,000 or imprisonment up to six months, or both.

The hiring process is important for both the employer and applicant. Being clear about the hiring process and what the job entails (pay, benefi ts and start date) are essential to forming a good working relationship. Making an offer of employment, whether it is verbal or in writing, can be binding if the applicant accepts the offer. Therefore, it is important to be clear about contingencies and the approval process before offering an applicant a job.

The Labor Law Corner is a service of the California Chamber of Commerce.

Cal/OSHA CornerInjury/Illness Summary (Form 300A) Must Be Posted Starting February 1 Mel Davis, Cal/OSHA Consultant

Is my company required to post the Form 300 beginning February 1?

If your company had 10 or fewer employees at all times during the last calendar year, your company does not need to keep Cal/OSHA injury and illness records. This exemption also applies if your company’s Standard Industrial Classifi cation (SIC) code is included in Table 1 of Appendix A, Section 14300.2, Article 2 of the regulations adopted by California’s Division of Labor Statistics and Research, and enforced by Cal/OSHA. However, the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) or the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics may ask you to participate in a random survey to provide records as detailed in the provisions of Section 14300.41 or Section 14300.42. Form 300, 300A

The Form 300 is used to record, or log, all injuries and illnesses, except those that have been determined to be fi rst aid only. Typically, the Form 300 is not posted because there may be employee privacy issues involved.

As an employer, you are not to include the employee’s name for specifi c injuries or illnesses listed in Section 14300.29(b)(7), such as needle sticks, HIV infection, hepatitis, sexual assault and others. In

addition, an employee suffering from an injury or illness not listed as a privacy issue may request that his/her name not be entered on the log.

Another form, the 300A, must be completed and posted beginning February 1. This form contains a summary of the total number of job-related injuries and illnesses that occurred during the previous year. Employers are required to post only the summary (Form 300A)—not the Form 300 (Log)—from February 1 to April 30.

The summary must list the total number of job-related injuries and illnesses that occurred in the previous year and were logged on the Form 300 (Log). Employment information about the annual average number of employees and total hours worked during the calendar year also is required to assist in calculating incidence rates. Companies with no recordable injuries or illnesses in the previous year must post the summary with zeros on the “total” line. A company executive must certify all establishment summaries.

The form is to be displayed in a common area where notices to employees usually are posted. Employers must make a copy of the summary available to employees who move from worksite to worksite, such as construction workers, and employees who do not report to any fi xed establishment on a regular basis.More Information/Forms

Employers are responsible for providing a safe and healthful workplace for their employees. The role of OSHA is to assure the safety and health of U.S. workers by setting and enforcing standards; providing training, outreach and education; establishing partnerships; and encouraging continual improvement in workplace safety and health.

The Labor Law Helpline is a service of the California Chamber of Commerce.

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Notes From the City Manager

Work on the completion of the City Hall, Civic Center Plaza, and Community Building renovation and expansion project is moving quickly. At this point fi nish work is well underway – painting, fl ooring, counters, fi xtures, window

coverings, installation of cabinets and dais, completion of the plaza fountain and brick pavers. Next up will be the installation of furnishings and offi ce equipment. We are quickly heading to the move back into city hall and opening these expanded and renovated facilities for public use. It will be early April. Watch our web site for information as we get closer to April.

The retail portion of the project on the corner of Bonita and San Dimas Canyon Road is nearing completion. Watch for the Fresh & Easy store opening in the month of February. The completion of the balance of the retail buildings will soon be completed as well. As noted last month, we are hopeful that the balance of the site will soon be under construction – the plan is to construct an apartment complex. We are also watching a few other possible development projects in the community. To a certain extent, it looks like development interest is slowly gaining some momentum.

A community meeting regarding the extension of the Gold Line through San Dimas was recently convened. The purpose of the meeting is to refresh the previous analysis of the impacts of the project on those cities included in the next phase of the project – from Azusa to Montclair. With an updated analysis and the accompanying plans to address any issues from the project, the Gold Line Authority will be seeking funding to construct this next phase of the project that would bring the train through San Dimas. You can receive information on the project by contacting llevybuch@foothillextension.org

Congratulations to Mike Kelley as the 2011 Citizen of the Year. Please feel free to contact us with any questions 909-394-6200 or visit us at www.cityofsandimas.com.

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to foster and promote growth of the business and professional community while enhancing the quality of life in San Dimas.

To ensure we stand true to that mission we have recently adopted the following core values that exemplify the purpose of the San Dimas Chamber of Commerce:

Creating a Strong Local Economy – Through events and programs we will strive to promote business and foster good will in our community.

Providing Networking Opportunities – Foster commerce between businesses when possible and promote relationship building and networking at chamber events.

Promoting the Community – Market San Dimas and all the community has to offer, including business opportunities, relocation and service information.

Representing the Interests of Business with Government – Be an active participant in legislative issues impacting business and keeping an open line of communication with all levels of government.

Providing Marketing Tools and Business Tools for Success – Ensure the San Dimas Chamber of Commerce provides information and services that can cultivate strong, healthy and successful businesses in our community. Act as the business resource specialist where members can acquire the tools they need to thrive in any economy.

If you want to know more about what the San Dimas Chamber of Commerce does and what services we offer – give us a call at 909-592-3818 or stop by our offi ce at 246 E. Bonita Ave. in San Dimas. We would love the opportunity to share with you what we do.

Sincerely,Karen Gaffney President/CEOSan Dimas Chamber of Commerce

Notes from the President/CEO

Have you ever wondered what a Chamber of Commerce is? What a Chamber does for the community. Why businesses become members of the Chamber? It starts with what the mission of the Chamber is. For the San Dimas Chamber of Commerce, the mission is

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This will be followed by weekly meetings, usually on Wednesday evenings, where you will learn about funding of our city and school district, the structure and operations of our city, the operations of the fi re and sheriff’s department, the programs of our school district, how economic development works and the workings and issues facing our utility infrastructure. The fi nal meeting will be a behind the scenes Saturday tour of San Dimas followed by a graduation BBQ.

The cost of this comprehensive program is just $98 per person. It includes all materials, a meal at each meeting and a distinctive participant’s shirt.

Class size will be limited to twenty individuals. Each session will take place at a venue compatible with the topic and will be as interactive as possible, such as the fi re station when fi re is the topic. For more information and to register, please contact the San Dimas Chamber of Commerce at (909) 592-3818.

Civic Academy . . . continued from front page

During the Forum, the candidates will each make a brief statement and then will respond to questions from the moderator. The Forum will be taped for future airing on Time/Warner channel 3 in San Dimas. Anyone wishing to submit questions for the candidates prior to the Forum may do so by contacting the San Dimas Chamber of Commerce at info@sandimaschamber.com, mailing questions to the Chamber of Commerce at P.O. Box 175 or by calling the Chamber at (909) 592-3818. For further information, please call the San Dimas Chamber of Commerce.

provided. If you are not currently a member and want to know more about what the chamber can do for you this is the perfect event to attend.

This new event will be held on Thursday, March 3, 2011 from 7:30am-8:30am at the San Dimas Canyon Clubhouse located at 2100 Terrebonne Ave., San Dimas. Those wishing to attend the breakfast are asked to call the San Dimas Chamber at 909-592-3818 to RSVP by February 23. The cost of the breakfast is $15 per person. Reservations are required to ensure adequate seating and food arrangements. (A reservation made is a reservation paid)

Regardless of your chamber participation level, the San Dimas Chamber is always working for you. We strive to create a strong local economy by helping businesses be strong, provide networking opportunities so you can meet others and to provide marketing tools and business tools for success.

Spotlight Breakfast . . . continued from front page

Meet the Candidates . . . continued from front pageencouraging member involvement and acts as a catalyst in the San Dimas Chamber’s efforts to produce a dynamic business climate within the City of San Dimas.

If you are interested in promoting the benefi ts of the San Dimas Chamber of Commerce and want to be seen as a community and business activist become an Ambassador today. You may fi nd that by helping others you are actually able to help yourself and your own business.

Call the San Dimas Chamber today at 909-592-3818 and see how much fun you can have by giving just a little of your time every month. You might even become an Ambassador of the month, win prizes and be spotlighted in the Chamber’s monthly newsletter, The Pioneer.

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