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What’s Inside:

June 2010 Vol. 46, No. 6

The Brentwood Voice of Business

Page 2: Director’s Corner & Board of Directors and Staff

Page 3: Ambassador’s Corner & Chamber Hours of Operation Page 4: City of Brentwood Media Advisory

Page 12: Farm Tour & CornFest Movie Shows Page 13: Health Care Reform Page 14: Small Business Ass. Page 15: Member Events Page 16: Labor Posters & Important Numbers

Page 5: Pre-Sale Tickets Page 6: Press Release Page 7: Chamber Events Page 8– 9: Taste & Youth @ Work Program Page 10: Cal Chamber Page 11: New Members

June Joint Mixer

Thursday, June 17, 2010 5:30 to 7:30pm

Come join us at the Streets of Brentwood

surrounding the fountain for our June Joint Mixer

filled with lots of fun and excitement.

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Yes, its that time again Virginia,

there really will be a Cornfest 2010. We got our final City approvals last night and we're full speed ahead. We will have 7 blocks of Fun, Food, and Entertainment, stretching down 1st

Street from Pine to Chestnut and the adjacent side streets. In addition The Carnival will be situated on Liberty Adult Ed property on the north side of Pine Street.

For the first time, the Downtown Merchants will be INSIDE the event and most are planning on being open. In addition to standard Festival Fare, you will be able to dine and relax indoors at the Local Restaurants and watering holes. (You may want to make reservations early) If you’re not familiar with downtown, this will be a great opportunity to also shop in the numerous shops along these streets.

This event wouldn't be possible without the many hours put in by the hundreds of volunteers, so please tell them thank you whenever you have the opportunity. Also, a big thanks to the tremendous support of City Staff and City Council in helping us get through all of the hoops that we have negotiated in the last year in getting this put together.

Last, and certainly not least, THANK YOU to all of the affected Merchants and Residents, whose support we greatly appreciate.

PLEASE, come early, stay late and HAVE A GOOD TIME!!!!!!!!!!! (Don't forget the fireworks on Friday Night!!!!!!!!!)

Ken Seamann CFO Discovery Professional Services 9030 Brentwood Blvd. Ste. E Brentwood, CA 94513 (925) 634-8297

BRENTWOOD

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

2010

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Shayn Cutino, President

Anja Wellness

Karen Spann, Past President

The Monthly Grapevine

Joe Trebino, President-Elect

Delta Pure Water, Etc.

Ken Seamann, Chief Financial Officer

Discovery Professional Services

Olga Vidriales, V.P. Community

Programs, Travis Credit Union

Brent Aasen

Equus Group

Amy Alvis

Alvis Frantz and Associates

Greg Benner

Les Schwab Tires

Bill Fee

Mazzy’s Fire Protection Specialists

Paul Kelly

Home One Mortgage

Lori Knudsen

California Payroll

Shelly McMahon

Shelly’s Garden

Richard Perez-Pacheco

Black Sheep Design

Marlon Smith

Best Buy

Donna Spencer

Cortona Park

Dirk Zeigler

Zeigler Insurance Group

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Staff Members

Harry York, CEO

Lyle Miller, Membership Services

Lisa Hurt, Support Services Dir.

Jilda Fairhurst, Event Coordinator

Bill Putman, Volunteer

Pat Trombino, Event Coordinator

Kimberly Eubanks, Office Assistant

Director’s Message

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CHAMBER HOURS

Mon. - Thur. 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Friday 9:00 am to 12:00pm

Phone: 925 634-3344

Fax: 925 634-3731

Email:info@brentwoodchamber.com

www. brentwoodchamber.com

ANNUAL CHAMBER EVENTS

July 9,10 & 11

Brentwood CornFest

August 21, 2010

Taste of Brentwood Farm Tour

September 10, 2010

Golf Tournament

Deer Ridge

October 23, 2010

Hometown Halloween

November 6, 2010

Fall Taste of Brentwood

Restaurant Tour

November 20, 2010

Holiday Parade

CHAMBER MIXERS

June 17, 2010

Streets of Brentwood– Joint

Mixer

July 15, 2010

LA Boxing

August 19, 2010

Cedar Creek Stables

September 16, 2010

Apex Securities

October 21, 2010

Driftwood Yacht Club

November 18, 2010

Shepherd’s Gate

Ambassador's Corner Every business has a 30 second elevator speech but do you have the knowledge and

experience to back it up? Part of the experience is knowing what you can do for others. Business cannot be just me, me, and me. In a world with such great social media we forget the human factor. The ability to establish both a personal and business relationship cannot be undersold. The opportunity to step up and say with confidence “call this person- business” is an awesome feeling. Someone else can promote your business greater than you can. When your customer or business associate tells of your product, knowledge, or

business sense it’s a done deal. The business friendship that I have established through the Brentwood Chamber of Commerce has given me these opportunities.

I am a believer in the integrity of those businessmen and women that I deal with every day. When your word and a handshake still mean honesty, you are a privileged business owner. With these friendships we can get through any obstacle. Many of the businesses with the Chamber have years of experience that you can bounce ideas off of. I have never had anyone from the Chamber not more than willing to discuss ideas with me. I also go over ideas with businesses in the area that have the same business. I have established friendships with my competitors. I have an awesome customer base and know that there is plenty of work to go around.

Jeff Hall with the California Small Business Development Center taught me “Collective Intelligence”. What an idea! When you get a room full of business owners together, the wonderful things that you can accomplish are boundless.

I would like to thank you for sharing your business knowledge with me and allowing me to share it with others. Remember knowledge is a treasure that should be shared.

Thank you,

Kerri Fritsch

Monogramming By FRICHY

Frichy.com

Founded in 1999, Monogramming by Frichy is a community-based

company that provides embroidery and screen-printing to businesses,

schools, and teams. We are dedicated to providing high quality logo wear to

enrich your business by using recognition and repetition.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

City of Brentwood May 19, 2010

Contact: hwetherford@ci.brentwood.ca.us Hazel Wetherford, City of Brentwood, (925) 516-5106

***MEDIA ADVISORY***MEDIA ADVISORY***

May 19, 2010 City of Brentwood Gives Boost to Local Companies and Business Start-Ups “We‟ve added „Tools for Business Success‟ to our website with a free tool to help entrepreneurs choose the type of business entity that meets their needs, a business start-up kit, sample business plans and small business certification information.” The business start-up kit includes the forms needed to establish a sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company or corporation. Fostering new businesses is the most effective tool that government has to boost local economic growth (U.S. Small Business Administration February 2007). “We want to make Brentwood a great place to start a new business,” says Hazel Wetherford, Community Development Department for City of Brentwood. But that‟s just the beginning.

There‟s information on training provided by the regional Small Business Development Center and others, and over 75 online classes available to help start and grow your business.

The Government Requirements kit has forms and simplified instructions that businesses need throughout the year.

Whenever you‟re ready to hire staff, visit the Employer Assistance site for our free Employer‟s Kit and to see hourly pay information for 850+ different positions. You can also provide your new employees with a New Hire email that includes all the forms and required compliance notices. If you‟re looking for loans, check out the site for Business Funding and to find local lenders that participate in SBA loan programs. Our loan payment calculator will help you quickly determine your payments for the loans you are requesting.

There are tools throughout the site to help you better manage your business, including a Business Report Card, financial calculators, a website grader, payroll tax calculator and more. “If you still have questions after visiting our site, we have a Frequently Asked Questions feature where you can ask questions and experts will find resources to help you.” To use these tools, visit http://brentwood.toolsforbusiness.info.

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These will be Carnival and Entrance Tickets Sold...

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Michelle Henry

May 25, 2010 (916) 319-2015

Buchanan Honors Small Business Owner

SACRAMENTO - Assembly Member Joan Buchanan (D-Alamo) joined with

other members of the California Legislature and the California Small Business

Association to honor Jim Wangeman, owner of Harvest Park Bowl, as the

Small Business Owner of the Year in Assembly District 15 at an event held

today in Sacramento.

“I am delighted to recognize Jim Wangeman” said Buchanan.

“Through his hard work and commitment to civic engagement, Harvest Park

Bowl is an example of what small businesses means to the local economy.”

Harvest Park Bowl in Brentwood hosts a regular program of bowling events and has donated over

21,000 free bowling games during the summer months for local youth. Since 1997, Jim Wangeman, has

created numerous community partnerships with local organizations and non-profits, donating $170, 000 in

scholarships. Jim has served 13 years on the Board of Directors of Sutter Delta Hospital, 7 years as Vice

President of REACH program, and is a member of the Brentwood Rotary Club. In addition, Jim has served

on the Board of Directors of California Bowling Proprietors and as Pacific Coast Regional Director of

National Bowling Proprietors Association of America.

Buchanan continued, “California Small Business Day is an opportunity to acknowledge small business

owners who comprise almost 98% of all businesses in the state, providing the majority of private sector jobs

and almost three-fourths of our gross state product. Our small businesses are the backbone of our state’s

economy and I am committed to doing all I can to support them.”

For more information on Assembly Member Buchanan or to sign up for our e-alerts, please visit her

website at www.assembly.ca.gov/a15.

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Mission Statement :The Brentwood

Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary

organization dedicated to the promotion

of the civic and commercial progress of

the community. We will continuously

strive to maintain and foster a healthy

business climate for Chamber members

and the entire community.

Join Us on Facebook! Click the Facebook picture to the left to be directed to our page. Also Look for our CornFest Page.

Also Join us on our Linked in page by clicking the link above.

Dates to Look forward To: July 9,10 & 11 18th Annual CornFest July15 Mixer @ LA Boxing

June 2010

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3

Downtown Car

Show

4 5

Farmer’s Market

6 7 8 9 10

Good Morning

Brentwood &

Downtown

Brentwood Idol

11 12

Farmer’s Market

13 14

Flag Day

15 16 17

Mixer @ Streets

of Brentwood

Downtown Food

& Wine Festival

18 19

Farmer’s Market

20

Father’s Day

21

First Day of

Summer

22 23 24

Downtown

Brentwood Idol

25 26

Farmer’s Market

27 28

Cornfest Pre-

Sale Tickets

available...

29 30

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The Spring Taste of Downtown Brentwood Restaurant Tour was a huge success with selling over 200 tickets. We could not have asked for more beautiful weather, sun shining with just a light breeze. Everyone had a great time walking all over Downtown visiting shops and Restaurants that they had never realized were there. At the end of the Tour everyone had a chance to enter into a drawing for a $100 cash prize with the winner being a resident of Brentwood, Debbie Henry. The Brentwood Chamber wants to Thank the Kiwanis Club, participants and all the Restaurants for making this event one of the best events this year.

The Brentwood Chamber would like to Congratulate Debbie Henry, above, for

winning the $100 cash prize from the Tour.

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Story Ideas for Your July 2010 Newsletter

Following are stories the California Chamber of Commerce recommends you consider for use in your July 2010 newsletter: Note: Update the following story to note that 30 “job killers” remain alive following the June 4 dead-line for legislation to pass the house in which it was introduced. CalChamber Releases 2010 ‘Job Killer’ List; 37 Bills Threaten State’s Recovery The California Chamber of Commerce this week released its annual list of “job killer” bills, calling attention to the negative impact the proposed measures would have on California‟s competitiveness and job climate if they were to become law.

CalChamber-Backed Change in Primary Wins Approval Proposition 14, the California Chamber of Commerce-supported measure to increase the right to participate in primary elections, won with strong support of California voters this week.

Note: If the 2010-11 budget has not been approved by the time you publish your July newsletter, the following analysis will remain valid. Be sure to include a note that the analysis was published on May 28 so readers understand some of the time references. Analysis: Deficit Spending, Tax Hikes in Latest Budget Proposals Governor, Republicans Urge Reforms, No New Taxes The state budget, taxes and massive new debt have emerged at the top of the Legislature‟s agenda this month. Some wonder how the Legislature could have been working on any issues other than jobs, the economy and the budget, given the gravity of the fiscal problem. But making up for lost time, legislative leaders have laid on the table billions in new taxes and added a stunning proposal for new deficit spending into the mix.

Webinar on Demand Outlines Health Care Law Impact on Business To help employers understand the impact of the federal health care reform law, the California Chamber of Commerce recently conducted a webinar on the subject. The 90-minute session, What Health Care Reform Means to Your Business, is available now as a webinar on demand.

Other stories available in the News & Events: Top Story Archives

If you have any questions or comments, please don't hesitate to e-mail us.

You are receiving this e-mail because you are a local chamber of commerce member of the CalChamber or you or your chamber have requested that story ideas be sent to you. If you no longer wish to receive these story ideas, e-mail us.

1215 K Street, Suite 1400 Sacramento, CA 95814 916 444 6670 www.calchamber.com

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Brentwood Surgery Center

James M. Greer 350 John Muir Parkway, Ste 225

Brentwood, CA 94513

(925) 516-1551

Brentwood Surgery Center John W. Scivally

2400 Balfour Rd, Ste 230 Brentwood, CA 94513

(925) 937-2860

Brentwood Surgery Center

Booby S. Glickman Phillip Polido

2400 Balfour Rd, Ste. 300

Brentwood, CA 94513 (925) 757-0800

Brentwood Surgery Center

Bassem Said 1240 Central Blvd. Ste. A2

Brentwood, CA 94513

(925) 516-4368

Brentwood Surgery Center Frederick S. Rosen

1181 Central Blvd. #B

Brentwood, CA 94513 (925) 463-0336

Brentwood Surgery Center

Gita J. Patel 2400 Balfour Rd. #230

Brentwood, CA 94513

(925) 932-3663

Brentwood Surgery Center Robert A. Buckley

Murali Moorthy

Craig M. Wiseman 350 John Muir Parkway, Ste. 100

Brentwood, CA 94513 (925) 939-8585

Brentwood Surgery Center Alexandra Luckhardt

2400 Balfour Rd. #320 Brentwood, CA 94513

(925) 626-9000

Brentwood Surgery Center Prem Chahal

2400 Balfour Rd, Ste. 230 Brentwood, CA 94513

(925) 943-4901

Brentwood Surgery Center

John L. Kronick 350 John Muir Parkway, Ste. 100

Brentwood, CA 94513 (925) 939-8585

Brentwood Surgery Center Michael Y. Chang

2405 Shadelands Drive Walnut Creek, CA 94598

(925) 939-8585

Brentwood Surgery Center

Mehra Hosseini 2400 Balfour Rd. #230

Brentwood, CA 94513 (925) 943-4900

Homelife Senior Care Angela Dinicola

Vinny Dinicola P.O. Box 1069

Brentwood, CA 94513

(925) 521-8665

Alameda County Fair Angela Moore

Faye Cater 4501 Pleasanton Ave.

Pleasanton, CA 94566

(925) 426-7600

Virtual Planet Chris Hopkins

Hafid D. Ayllon

3291 Walnut Blvd. Ste. 160 (925) 234-4489

Siberian Air

Alex Stepanoff Faye Stepanoff

8061 Balfour Rd.

Brentwood, CA 94513 (925) 240-9352

Brentwood Chamber of Commerce New Members

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Showing During 2010 CornFest at Delta Theater in Downtown Brentwood

Pre Purchase your Theater Tickets

Toy Story 3 With their beloved Andy preparing to leave for college, Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie and the rest of the toys find themselves dumped in day care. Unfortunately, the uncontrollable urchins do not play nice, so Woody and the gang make plans for a great escape.

Grown Ups The death of their childhood basketball coach leads to a reunion for some old friends, who gather at the site of a championship celebration from years ago. Picking up right where they left off, the buddies, with their wives and children in tow, discover why age does not necessarily equal maturity.

$7 for adults and $4.50 for Kids Movie tickets get you into CornFest for FREE...

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What does the Health Care Reform Law mean to your business,

to you, and your family?

The Chamber has received a number of outlines regarding the two Health Care Bills. We have started a binder of information that the office has received and we are providing you links to some of the information and links to our two Congressional Offices that have links to information on the Health Care Legislation. Some of the Health Reform Laws go into affect right away and some do not go into effect until 2014. The Chamber office has received many inquiries on this subject and hopes this will help answer some of those questions. As more information arrives we will add that information to our Health Care portfolio. See the links below:

http://mcnerney.house.gov/

http://garamendi.house.gov/

http://feinstein.senate.gov/

USI Health Reform

Update

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Kevin Tate of California Carnival has been chosen by Assembly Member Alyson

Huber and California Small Business Association to honor as one of the Small Business

owners of the Year along with Brentwood Small Business Owner Jim Wangeman of Harvest

Park Bowl., who was nominated by Assembly member Joan Buchanan.

Kevin Tate has participated at the Brentwood Chamber’s Annual CornFest now for

15+ years. We have greatly appreciated his hard work and efforts to make Brentwood’s

CornFest each year more and more memorable for our residents and tourists from all around.

Since purchasing the business in 2006, they have successfully grown the business to 46 people by

being more efficient and treating their employees better. They have also increased their contributions to

non-profit organizations by 25%, raising around $300,000 per year

for non-profits, including Sacramento Viet-Tet, Ripon Chamber of

Commerce, Stockton Baptist Church, Rancho Cordova based Youth

for Christ and the Mesa Verde High School Safe and Sober Grad

Night.

The Brentwood Chamber of Commerce wants to

Congratulate Kevin and Jim Wangeman for the wonderful services

that they have provided to our beautiful town of Brentwood for all

these years.

Small Business Association Honors Kevin Tate

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CornFest

July 9, 10 & 11

Event will be held on First Street and the

surrounding area

Applications are available at the

Chamber office for

Art & Crafts, & Non Commercial Vendors

are still welcome.

If you would like to Volunteer at the

CornFest Please come into the Chamber to fill

out a Volunteer form.

Brentwood Chamber of Commerce

8440 Brentwood Blvd, Suite C

Brentwood, CA 94513

(925) 634-3344

All Sports Trophies

Advertising Specialties

Custom & Corporate Awards

(925) 516-8880 • Fax (925) 625-5316 Email: starawards@sbcglobal.net

Bob & Sharon Sherriff, Owners

Upcoming Events For Our Chamber

Members

June 23rd Women’s Health Insights

Co Co County Wine Company 633 First Street starts at 6pm

Call Kiki at (415) 577-5454

Score Counselors

At your service! Now at the Brentwood Chamber Office

1st and 3rd Monday’s 1:30pm and 2:30pm

info@brentwoodchamber.com

2010 CornFest

Sponsorship packets have gone out!!!

If you are interested in being a Sponsor for the

2010 CornFest please call Lyle Miller at

(925) 634-3344 or email him at

lyle@brentwoodchamber.com

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Phone: 925-634-3344

Fax: 925-634-3731

Email: info@brentwoodchamber.com

www.brentwoodchamber.com

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Brentwood Chamber of Commerce

8440 Brentwood Blvd., Suite C

Brentwood, CA 94513

The Brentwood Chamber of

Commerce

is now offering:

2010 California and Federal

updated Labor Posters.

Pick yours up today at

8440 Brentwood Blvd. Ste. C

Paper Version: $23.00

Plastic Version: $39.00

City of Brentwood (925) 516-5400

Parks & Recreation (924) 516-5444

Community Development (925) 516-5405

Brentwood Library (925) 516-5405

Police Non Emergency (925) 634-6911

Fire Department (925) 634-3400

Brentwood Aquatic Park (925) 516-5430

Newspapers

Brentwood Press (925) 634-1441

Contra Costa Times (925) 757-2525

Brentwood News (925) 779-7120

Transportation

Tri Delta Transit (925) 754-4040

Hotels

Hampton Inn (925) 513-1289

Holiday Inn Express (800) 345-8082

Hospital

Sutter Delta Medical Center (925) 779-7200

John Muir Medical Center (925) 308-8100

Theaters

Delta Cinema (925) 240-7370

Rave (925) 809-0030

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS

Stop by the

Brentwood Chamber

of Commerce today

for your very own

copy of

“Images of America

Brentwood.”

Cost: $21.65