Greater TehachapiChamber Of Commerce209 E Tehachapi Blvd

P.O. Box 401Tehachapi, CA 93581

661 822-4180Fax 661 822-9036

www.tehachapi.com

Newsletter

Your Chamber Working For You

Phone Calls229

Office Visitors

109

Referrals

692

Directories

248

Maps

14

Information Packets

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We'd like to share some ways we have promoted your business last month…

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HONORING

TEHACHAPI'S FINESTTehachapi Businesses of the Year 2016 & Citizen of the Year 2016

The Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce and the Tehachapi News will once again be accepting nominations for the 2016 Tehachapi Citizen of the Year and the 2016 Tehachapi Large and Small Businesses of the Year.

Last year's recipient of the Citizen of the Year was Dorothy Morris, Small Business of the Year was Linda's Cakes n' Things and Large Business of the Year was Scott's Auto Body.

Do you know an outstanding Citizen, someone who, through outstanding community service or volunteerism, has a significant impact on the community over the past year or over the past several years; A Large (10+ employees) or Small (1-9 employees) Business which has contributed to

the community through their volunteer efforts, continuous involvement, and support of charitable organizations or improvement of the economic climate? Take this opportunity to nominate them.

Nomination forms are available at the Chamber office 209 E Tehachapi Blvd., and the Tehachapi News, 411 N Mill St. Nomination forms are also available online by clicking here.

Deadline for Submission of Nominations is Monday, November 23, 2015 at 4:00 p.m.

Awards will be presented at the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce Annual Installation and Recognition Gala in January.

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ChairpersonMarty Pay

Farmers Insurance

Chair eleCtJim Wallace

Tehachapi Cancer Foundation

treasurerKathy Carey

BVS Properties

• DireCtors •Susan Abrego

Tehachapi Cleaning ProZ

Lorraine Berry Individual

Carl GehrickeTBB

Carolyn WilesTerra-Gen Power, LLC

Ida PerkinsPresident

2015Board of Directors

Staff

tehachapi.com working for our members

We'd like to share with you a summary of our website business directory

activity last month

Main Directory Search Page Visits

Alphabetical Listing SearchCategorical Listing SearchSearch ForNew Member ListingReferred to Member WebsiteEmails Sent to MembersMember Map Views

594

2,20296

6091912

5,3711,955

Calls Placed to Members 4,311Category Sponsor Ad 9

Dignified Home Loans, your trusted mortgage lender & Laura Johnson, your trusted Mortgage Loan Officer…a winning combination providing residential financing to Tehachapi and surrounding areas.

Laura Johnson, Loan Officer, is a multi-generation resident of Tehachapi and moved here in 1975. Laura has been a mortgage professional in Tehachapi for the past 6 years and prior to getting into lending was a Sales Representative for a local title company. “I absolutely love my community and all of the customers and professionals I have the privilege of working with. I find great satisfaction in helping families obtain financing for their homes”, Laura shares. Laura enjoys spending time with her family and grandchildren and carries that attention and personal touch over to her clients. Laura was also named affiliate of the year in 2011, a testament to her support of local business partners.

Laura Johnson is a seasoned industry veteran with a strong working knowledge of her market and the lending industry. Whether it’s Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, CalHFA, or Reverse Mortgages, Laura is committed to helping her customers find the right mortgage, at a competitive price, and with service levels second to none!

When asked what makes her stand out from her competition, Laura responds, “I’ve been working in the Tehachapi market for decades and understand the service and dedication that our local residents and business partners expect. I am dedicated to providing customers the best service possible and look forward to helping borrowers with their financing needs.”

Dignified Home Loans, LLC is a Southern California based Mortgage Banker with in-house processing, underwriting and closing that allow them to maintain the required controls at all points in the transaction which translate to faster, efficient closings. Laura is supported by her fellow local Dignified Home Loans teammates, Ron Depew and Jeff LaMonte.

Whether you are purchasing a home or interested in refinancing your existing loan, Laura Johnson is the right choice for your financing needs!

NOTICE

Please note that there is no Chamber Network Luncheon in November or December due to the

Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays

The next Chamber Luncheon will be

Tuesday, January 19, 2016.

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The Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce is offering an opportunity for our members to enjoy more recognition, visibility and opportunities through our Chairman’s Circle. The Chairman’s Circle offers a number of ways to market, advertise and promote your company on a regular, consistent basis.

The Chairman’s Circle offers four specifc packages ranging from $1,000 to $7,000. It is the Chamber’s goal to help you develop an annual package of benefits that will raise the visibility of your company in the community. By strategically planning your marketing and advertising activities in these areas, you can develop an individual campaign that will deliver bottom line benefits.

Chairman’s Circle members enjoy the convenience of a one-time all-inclusive transaction that insures representation at Chamber events, in its publications and on the Chamber’s website. This is a wonderful way to

plan your budget each year. The Chairman’s Circle will not only let you plan for your sponsorships of annual events, but will also avoid those many calls individuals receive to gather support for the Chamber’s many great events.

Feel free to contact me with any questions regarding the Chairman’s Circle. I invite you to arrange a visit to discuss the benefits and privileges of membership in this special group of members who have made an annual commitment to support the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce through sponsorships and marketing opportunities. I look forward to working with you on a program to enhance your company’s recognition and visibility in our community.

Ida PerkinsPresident(661) 822-4180idaperkins@tehachapi.com

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Welcome Our Newest Members

Encore Music ServicesCraig Janssen113 S Green St

Tehachapi, CA 93561(661) 823-4947

Moneywise Wealth ManagementJustin Leland

8700 Stockdale HwyBakersfield, CA 93311

(661) 847-1000

White Stone PaintersErnie Lara

2076 White LnBakersfield, CA 93304

(888) 567-2234

November Membership Anniversaries34 YearsC O S Mini Storage26 Years'hachapi Tees23 YearsTehachapi Area Association of REALTORS22 YearsSelecta Products, Inc.19 Years State Farm Insurance-Bill KotzKeller Williams Realty-Chris Walters17 YearsAmerican Business Machines14 YearsAmeriPride Uniform ServicesAmerican Cancer Society13 YearsMary Kay Cosmetics-Ellen Solum12 YearsKohnen's Country Bakery

11 YearsOmni Family Health10 YearsAECOM Technical Services, Inc.9 YearsTehachapi Rodeo Queens8 YearsMid State Development CorporationSouza Family Vineyard6 YearsStallion Springs Resort4 YearsAmerica Home LoansKern County Hispanic Chamber of CommerceSausage King3 YearsHorse Thief Country Club

2016 Chamber Network Luncheon Sponsorships

The Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce Monthly Network Luncheon is an opportunity to Showcase your Business. Luncheons are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. January through October (no luncheon in August).

Your Network Luncheon Sponsorship includes:

• 2 tickets to the luncheon ($30 value)

• 250 words business bio in our monthly newsletter for the month of sponsorship.

• Your Business listed as a sponsor in our luncheon reminder email.

• 3-minute infomercial at the luncheon.

• Exclusive rights to distributing promotional material at each seat.

• Table top display.• Your Business listed as sponsor on the New Member List and Calendar distributed at the luncheon by the

Chamber. All inclusive sponsorship for only $100.00. Call early to reserve the month important to you. Reservations on a 1st come basis. Only one Sponsor per luncheon. To sponsor a Network Luncheon or additional information, contact Ida Perkins at the Chamber 661-822-4180 or email idaperkins@tehachapi.com.

South Street Digital, Inc.

661.823.4908www.SouthStreetDigital.com

DIGITAL PRINTING / WIDE FORMAT PRINTINGBusiness Cards

BrochuresCalendars

Flyersand more...

BannersPosters

SignsCar Wraps

and more...

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October Chamber Mixerhosted by

Chaingang Outlaws Apparel

Congressman McCarthy, Senator Fuller, and Assemblywoman Grove Mobile Office Hours at the Chamber

Government Representatives will hold office hours at the Chamber office on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 from 10 to 11 AM. For appointments, contact the following representatives:

Congressman McCarthy, Representative Keenan Hochschild, 661-327-3611 Senator Fuller, Representative Romeo Agbalog, 661-323-0443 Assemblywoman Grove, Representative Javier Reyes, 661-395-2995

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Business CardsPostcards

Flyers Brochures

PostersBannersBinding

Newsletters

CatalogsBookletsEDDM

Graphics DesignInvitationsNotepadsLetterheadEnvelopes

661.823.4940upsstore6441@gmail.com

1121 W. Valley Blvd. Ste ITehachapi, CA 93561

Business and Print Services

15th Annual Christmas Parade "Rockin Round the Christmas Tree"

The Holidays are a time for families and friends to gather. On Saturday, December 5th at 5:30 p.m. The Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce is planning the 15th Annual Christmas Parade “Rockin Round the Christmas Tree”. The Parade route will be down “F” Street beginning at Mulberry Street.

This event is planned so the community can gather together for visiting old friends, making new friends, drinking hot chocolate, watching the parade, sharing a meal, enjoying the lights, singing carols, strolling from business to business doing your Christmas Shopping. This is to be an exciting holiday event filled with community spirit for all ages. Wouldn’t a few snowflakes complete the magic?

Last year's parade was such a success that you don't want to miss out on this year's event! Parade Applications are available at the Chamber Office, 209 E. Tehachapi Blvd. or by clicking here. Deadline for applications is Monday, November 23, 2015.

In order to make the parade successful, it takes volunteers. What better way to get into the Christmas spirit than to be a part of the parade committee. Contact the Chamber office at 661-822-4180 for more information. All volunteers are welcome.

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B2C Content Marketing: Focus on Providing Value

SCORE.orgby Bridget Weston Pollack

B2C businesses, you’re on the top of your content marketing game. In our latest content marketing infographic, we’re looking at best practices for consumer-serving businesses.

While 86 percent of business-to-business marketers use content marketing, business-to-consumer firms come in at 77 percent for content marketing use. But B2C marketers take advantage of a wider range of content types, including e-newsletters, articles, illustrations and photos, videos, and even in-person events. Blogs, of course, rate high on the list -- 67 percent of B2C businesses maintain a blog.

Why is content marketing so important to build business? 70 percent of customers prefer to get information about a com-pany from content rather than through advertising. Businesses are responding: 48 percent of B2C firms publish content daily, or several times per week. Customers want a steady stream of unique information about a business’s offerings -- not just the same ad design over and over.

The ROI on content marketing is all about clicks. 65 percent of B2C content marketers want to convert visitors on their website, and clicks from shared content are five times more likely to result in a purchase.

One major aid in content marketing: using a tag management service to streamline the analytics, affiliate, conversion, and other tracking codes on pieces of content like blog posts or videos. A tag management service can provide more agile tracking for web content, and cut down the time you need to spend on your site performing tedious tasks. 47 percent of content marketers reported better campaign measurement and 33 percent reported better campaign ROI as the primary benefits of using a tag management service.

Check out the infographic on this page for more details.

Look for Content Marketing Best Practices Part 3 in ourDecember Newsletter.

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Chamber ServiCeSFor Members Only

Mailing Labels Electronic (Excel) Mailing List

$35.00 $50.00

Directory of MembersAvailable to all at No Charge

Free to Members OnlyDisplay of Cards & Brochures in the Chamber Office Referrals From: Phone Calls Walk-In's Internet First Hotspot in Newsletter (first 90 days of membership)

Website Advertising - Members OnlyContact Chamber Office for pricing and options

Employment Posters 2015Members Non-Members

$55.00 $74.00

Advertising - Members OnlyNewsletter Hotspot Newsletter Card per month per year

$ 35.00 $ 25.00 $200.00

Relocation Packet Insert/per year

$125.00

City Council Mtg 6 PMClaude L Wells

Education Center

Encore Music ServicesGrand Opening 4-6 PMRibbon Cutting 4:30 PM

113 S. Green St661-823-4947

TVRPD Board Mtg 5:30 PM

First Friday Art Reception 5-8 PM

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City Council Mtg 6 PMClaude L Wells

Education Center TUSD Board Mtg 6 PM

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For detailed information on events, visit our Community Calendar at www.tehachapi.com

Government Reps See page 5 for appt info

Board of Directors MtgChamber Office 5:30 PM

Autumn Model Train Show10 AM - 5 PM

West Park Activity Center661-821-5271

Celebrity Bartender for Charity 2-5 PM

Souza Family Vineyard661-822-9233

The Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with Coggno.com, offers a selection of online training courses for purchase directly from the Chamber website. We’ve hand-picked courses that we feel are relevant to our businesses and their employees, as well as individuals looking for additional education. Course topics include Human Resources, Compliance, Business Management, Safety, Soft-ware and much more. All courses will be available on-demand, 24/7. The training courses are spe-cifically designed to address many of the issues around risk and liability faced by businesses today, as well as develop the skills of your employees. To view course selection click here.

If you have questions about our online training courses, please give us a call 661-822-4180.

Hot ChocolateTurkeyTrot 7:30 AMCentennial Plaza

661-822-3228

Thanksgiving HolidayChamber Office Closed

Thanksgiving HolidayChamber Office Closed

Thanksgiving HolidayChamber Office Closed

Main Street TehachapiUgly Christmas Sweater

Wine Walk 6-9 PM661-822-6519

Small Business Saturday

Chamber Office Closed

Daylight Savings Time Ends

Print and Business Services

661.823.4940upsstore6441@gmail.com 1121 W. Valley Blvd. Ste I

Tehachapi, CA 93561

Celebrity Bartender for Charity 2-5 PM

Souza Family Vineyard661-822-9233

Autumn Model Train Show10 AM - 4 PM

West Park Activity Center661-821-5271