Your San Bernardino Area Chamber of Commerce

CHAMBER EXCHANGE

EXECUTIVE

COMMITTEE

●Chairman, John Nolan -

Gresham, Savage, Nolan &

Tilden, Attorney’s

Jim Wheeler, Chili’s Grill &

Bar

●Treasurer, Phil Waller –

Rogers, Anderson Malody &

Scott

●Ambassador VC, Mary

Ann Quiggle - I.E. Glass

● VC Business Support,

Larry Quiel - Quiel Brothers

Signs

●VC Education, Don

Averill – PPL

●VC Community Affairs,

Jack Avakian- YMCA

●VC Governmental

Affairs, Robert Gastel –

Arrowhead Mechanical

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

●Ali Cayir-Transtech

Engineers

●Alan Conrad-Nat’l Orange

Show

●Frank Coser-Anita’s

Mexican Food Corp.

●Matt Florez- McDonalds

●Mike Gallo-Kelly Space &

Technology

●Jack Hill–Mr. Hill’s

Catering

●Jack Katzman–ABO Ent.

●John Kaufman-JKS

Investment Group LC

●Kevin Lang- LLU Health

●Kelly Ledbetter-Jordan

Insurance Svcs

●Cathy Paredes-B of A

●Johnnie Perkins-Athens

Services

●Terri Relf-Inland Ctr Mall

●Marty Romeo-Ret

●Nelson Selmer- Ardent

Mills

●Lesley Stevens-Residence

Inn

●Evlyn Wilcox-Ret

Judi Penman, Pres/CEO

SBACC PLANS 40TH

RECOGNITION DINNER TO HONOR

LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS

AND FIRST RESPONDERS

Back in 1976, SBACC Chairman of the Board, Johnny Johnstone and Board

Member Rich Caldwell came together and felt that the Chamber should honor Law

Enforcement Officers at a special dinner as an expression of support and recognition for

all those officers who support the business community and residents.

The 40th

Anniversary Of The Beginning Of That First Recognition Dinner

Will Be, Thursday, June 9th

. In The Dome Building At The National Orange Show

A Social Hour At 5:30 P.m. Dinner Beginning At 6:15

December 2nd was a horrific experience for everyone. It was an eye-opener for

many. Yes, it put San Bernardino on the map. However, SB has been on the map

before. When the press began calling the Chamber (and they did from local news

media to USA Today, to as far away as Sydney Australia) The memory came back as to

when people came together during the fires, calling the Chamber wanting to know

where to go, what they could do to help. The press had the perception the

citizens of San Bernardino were running scared. But they were told, NO San

Bernardino was strong and so were their citizens. That momentum remained and

others were also saying, “San Bernardino is strong”. Finally, that became the city’s

logo. Pins and banners were even made.

As the Chamber celebrates its 40th Law Enforcement Dinner, let us remember

our Safety Officers have been around much longer. They have always been there for

us. December 2nd was a shocking time, however, it also made people aware just how

truly prepared and magnificent our public safety officers are. Our officers who came to

our aid from other towns; those officers who did important work behind the scenes, are

invaluable as the other collaborating agencies involved.

Our honorees have increased, therefore, we are asking

businesses to increase. Please do not let this be a room full of

officers recognizing their own. This year especially, the

Chamber’s dinner needs to return to why it was intended. As

we honor those outstanding officers and as many first

responders as we can, please sponsor a table, bring members of

your team and save room for a few officers. Call the Chamber

and see how you can be an event sponsor at 909-885-7515.

Did You Know As

One Of Your

Chamber Benefits

The Chamber Can

Provide You A

Certificate Of

Origin.

As Part Of The

Export Process For

Any Type Of Orders,

A Business

(Receiving The

Good) May Require

A Chamber Of

Commerce

Certification On

Exporters Paper

Work

This will require

both a seal and a

signature in most

countries

San Bernardino Businesses Taking Advantage of Exporting

Anita's Mexican Foods Products Exporting To The Middle East

The founder of San Bernardino-based Anita’s Mexican Foods, which specializes

in tortillas and snack foods, is proud to display a “Made in America” label. The products

are distributed globally in Canada, South Korea, New Zealand and So America.

Founded in 1958 by Mauro Robles, the LA facility, La Reina, makes tortillas. The San

Bernardino facility, established in 1978, makes tortilla chips and related snack products.

Mauro Robles’ story is a testament to hard work, a keen business sense without

the benefit of a college education and the pursuit of an American dream. He left his

home state of Zacatecas in 1952 to work at American railroad yards under the Bracero

program, which means “laborer” in Spanish. Robles earned his U.S. citizenship and met

his wife-to-be, Estela, in the corn tortilla factory where they worked. Back then,

American consumers were getting their first taste of Mexican staples. Armed with big

ambitions and $5,000 in savings, Robles opened a small tortilla-making business from a

storefront in East LA and sold tortillas to mom-and-pop restaurants. In Mexico, corn is

king, but wheat-based products had conquered Americans’ taste buds, and Robles was

ready to satisfy that craving. He decided to speed up the cumbersome production that

was all by hand. He bought machinery and rented space to start the first semi-

automated tortilla line that could make them 10, 20 times faster.

As business grew, in 1961 Robles moved to a larger plant in LA, and La Reina

was established as flour tortilla royalty. The factory expanded in 1984 and is now one of

the area’s largest employers. It churns out more than 1.5 million tortillas on a slow day.

As growth surged in LA, in 1978, the family bought Anita’s Mexican Foods, founded in

1934 by the Marquez family a San Bernardino-based company. More than 20 years ago, after

a national competitor began taking a bite of the Robles’ market, Anita’s became pioneers in an

untapped niche for healthier, gluten-free, corn-based products, which now accounts for a

considerable chunk of its revenues. As early as 1987, the company introduced organic blue,

white and yellow corns and began using suppliers of only GMO-free corn. Anita’s sales

outgrew its San Bernardino manufacturing plant and warehouse, totaling 90,000 square feet,

which prompted relocation to a much larger site in San Bernardino in 2014.

A long time customer; Flamous Brands based in Duarte, CA will soon begin

exporting the chips Anita’s makes for them to the Middle East. Specifically to Kuwait,

the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and to the United Arab Emirates. Flamous has taken the

flavor of a falafel* and re-imagined it as a tortilla chip using corn and chickpeas along

with a proprietary blend of herbs and spices to offer the consumer a tasty, nutritious

and healthy alternative to the simple Tortilla Chip.

WINPAK Food Packaging Machinery Manufacturer is a small company located

on South Sierra Way, that builds custom made machines and has been in San

Bernardino for 35 years. The secret of the success of this unique well-hidden thriving

business is “Everything is Customer Driven”, thus the “Customer is Always Right”. Their

Customer Service must be outstanding. WINPAK may ship new or rebuilt

machinery, repaired components, or spare parts to their customers. Both the

manufacturing and assembly of the machinery and replacement parts are produced in

San Bernardino. Some of their machines make the packets for the fast-food tiny

condiments, i.e., soy sauce, ketchup, mustard, etc., they make the long kids single

serve yogurt packets. A customer might come in and have a request for a machine that

would produce 1,000 soy sauce packages in one minute. WINPAK would customize and

build the machine. Currently they have machines operating in many countries around

the world. The cost of a machine is between $300,000 and 5 million dollars.

San Bernardino Continues to Grow, New, Old, Businesses Expanding And Familiar Ones Remaining STAY POSITIVE JOIN THE CHAMBER AND SUPPORT THE TEAM

JC Penney Will Join Macerich’s Inland Center this Year, the property’s powerful retail roster, including

anchors Macy’s, Forever 21 and Sears, along with more than 100 specialty stores and

restaurants in the 933,000 square-foot, single-level, enclosed regional mall. The store’s

new location at the mall will be a fully renovated, high-profile anchor space, formerly

home as Gottschalks department store.

“Macerich’s high-performing Inland Center continues to be an exceptionally

strong platform for popular retail brands, and we are so pleased to welcome JC Penney

to our vibrant store lineup,” said Arun Parmar, Sr. Property Manager, Inland Center.

“Our mall dominates the greater San Bernardino region, which is the 13th most

populous metropolitan area in the entire country, providing a highly strategic location

for JC Penney.”

The 138,000 sq ft, 2-level JC Penney at Inland Center will bring its well-known

private brands offering compelling style, quality and value, as well as popular national

brands and exclusive merchandise and attractions, including Sephora and Disney.

The region’s strengthening economic outlook, along with significant population

density, help make San Bernardino an appealing location for JC Penney.

Costco’s Annual Big Fund Raiser for United Way and Children’s Miracle Network is Taking

Place the Month of May. All money raised by the employees will be matched by Costco

Corporate. Last Year twenty five million dollars was raised with monies going to Children’s

Hospital, as will this year.

Those donating $100 will see their name/business card on a balloon displayed over

registers. Those donating $500 or more will have banners displayed.

There is still time to participate in this worthwhile fundraiser. Thank You Costco. See

Ethiem Lewis, Business Marketing Reprehensive, 909-478-3445 X1

It Was A

Great

Day In

San

Bernardino

For

Chamber

Members

Congrtatulations On February 1st Security Bank Of California Officially Became Part Of Pacific Premier Bank. Steven R. Gardner, President and

CEO, welcomed all customers, employees,

and shareholders to the Pacific Premier

family, saying, “as the two banks come

together, Premier wanted to reaffirm their

commitment to providing everyone with the

same local market knowledge and

unparalleled service that they have come to

expect. Customers can continue to bank

with Premier and Security Banks where,

when and however they prefer at any

Security Bank of California branch, ATM, or

online”. He further stated that this

partnership provides all clients with

immediate access to their expanded array

of business lending solutions and larger

loans. He reminded their customers to

contact their Security Bank relationship

manager to learn more how the bank can

continue to help them and their businesses

thrive and prosper.

The chamber is proud to have the

support of both banks as members.

Premier, joining in 1983. Security who

opened their doors in SB in 2007. Your

chamber wishes you the very best in the

future.

InnovAge Greater CA PACE has

appointed Ivy

Pandit, MD, as

Medical Director.

In her role, Dr.

Pandit oversees

the delivery of

medical care and

clinical services. She is Board Certified in

Internal Medicine/Geriatric Medicine and

Hospice and Palliative Medicine. She is

passionate about caring for the elderly and

thrives on bringing comfort and dignity into

the lives of her patients. Dr. Pandit has

nearly 40 years of professional experience.

Happy Third Anniversary Norton AFB Museum and

especially to Bob Edwards, President

of the Board of Directors, and his

magnificent team for the commitment

they have given of themselves by

creating this outstanding contribution to

our community. Thank you.

A shout-out to the gracious

donation of Stater Bros Markets Corp.

who made it possible for the Norton AFB

Museum Veterans Memorial Area to add

the large (7.5K) boulder with plaque in

remembrance of Capt Leland F.

Norton and also the Freedom Tree

Plaque that was dedicated in

remembrance of those who served with

the 63rd MAW. Both plaques were

originally located at the Norton AFB

Headquarters Building prior to the base

closure in 1994. The plaques were

rescued by the Stater’s Bros. Team

and remained in storage until recently.

Members of the museum team were

extremely pleased when the Stater’s

Team, donated the relocation and

“setting” of both plaques.

It is a well known fact that Jack

Brown, President of the Board, has

always held a close place in his heart for

Capt. Norton and Norton AFB. An

outstanding example of the Museum and

Stater’s teams working together to

preserve the history of the Norton AFB.

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The Super Bowl High School Honor Roll

recognizes high schools and communities

that have contributed to Super Bowl history

by presenting them with a commemorative

Wilson-produced golden football for every

player or head

coach who has

appeared in a

Super Bowl.

San

Bernardino

High School

joined more

than 2,000

high schools

to be

recognized

across the

country and

around the

globe to be

recognized by

The Super

Bowl High School Honor Roll. Additionally,

the NFL Foundation will provide SBHS with

a new character education curriculum and

the opportunity to apply for a grant of up to

$5,000 to help support and grow their

football program.

“Having Mark Seay present SBHS

with the golden football demonstrates to

our students that attending SBHS is

something to be proud of,” commented

Antoinette Fulcher-Gutierrez, principal of

SBHS. “When our students see alumni

reach their goals, they can then start

envisioning themselves doing it as well.

This is making hope happen. We’re also

excited at the opportunity to receive a

scholarship from the NFL Foundation which

would allow us to purchase new uniforms,

increasing the pride we hold in our hearts

for Cardinal City,” Fulcher-Gutierrez added.

Seay played football as a wide-receiver for

SBHS Cardinal’s from 1982–1985 and went

on to play in the NFL for the Philadelphia

Eagles and San Diego.

Upon retiring from football in 1999, Seay

joined Stater Bros.’ public relations

department as the company’s community

relations representative. In this position,

he delivered his personal message of goal-

setting and the importance of education.

More importantly, Seay served as a role

model to over 60,000 students emphasizing

that pursuing one’s dreams despite peer-

pressure and adversity can be achieved.

“I’m honored to be a part of the Super

Bowl 50 celebration by giving back to

my alma mater, SBHS,” noted Mark

Seay of Stater Bros. Markets. “I’ve

been blessed and very fortunate to be a

part of NFL history and the Stater Bros.

‘Family’; two longstanding organizations

committed to the tradition of giving

back to the community,” he added.

A Hearty CONGRATULATIONS

To Our Friends At BURRTEC San

Bernardino’s new private refuse carrier

which began April 1st. Burrtec will

provide all refuse services for the City of

SB residents and businesses.

Burrtec reminds their

customers that

“Everything You Do Can

Make A Difference” What Goes In Your Recycling Container?

YES ●Aluminum & Metal ●Aluminum

cans ●Aluminum foil ●Brochures

●Catalogs ●Cardboard ●Cartons,

●Computer paper ●Glass ●Glass bottles

& jars ●Junk mail ●Magazines, ●Mixed

paper ●Newspaper ●paper ●paper tubes

●Phone Books ●#1 - #7 Plastic bottles

●Plastic soda or water bottles ●Tissue

boxes ●Used envelopes ●Tin ●Steel ●bi-

metal cans ●aerosol cans empty without

pressure ●food trays

If it’s Clean and Dry, Toss It In

REMINDER: Please do not put trash in

the recycling or green waste carts.

NO ●Scrap metal ●appliances ●Rubber

Bands ●mirrors ●ceramics ●light bulbs

●windows or dishes

GREEN Waste Items include ONLY:

●Branches ●Brush ●Leaves ●Palm tree

trimmings ●Grass clippings; ●Tree

Trimmings NO Animal waste ●Cactus

Construction Debris ●Garbage ●Plastic

or paper bags.

►►Four times a year, a newsletter will

be included with your bill. All programs

that are currently in place will remain

unchanged.

For Information Contact Burrtec

Waste Industries -909-804-4222

Once upon a time

in another century there

was a brand new

Chamber of Commerce, less than ten years old, who wanted to grow and do “GREAT” things in this thriving city

called San Bernardino. The Governing Board of this Chamber were influential in assisting other entrepreneurial assemblages become of age, such as a brand

new entity called the Orange Show

A True

Collaboration

Or A

Partnership

Among

Chamber

Members

As they all worked together, miracles

happened and a “GREAT” fair took place and the people came

and had fun.

The city grew, the chamber grew, and

the Orange Show Fair Grounds grew, and

as they grew, they all went their own ways.

As the years passed, their paths crossed

many times. Finally , in the year 2016, fate

brought them together again to work on a

special project.

It was time for a big celebration at the Fair

Grounds, their 101st anniversary. “A Blast

From the Past” citrus display was now

asked of the chamber to be contributed for

an exhibit. Being that the National Orange

Show was a member of the Chamber of

Commerce, it seemed only proper that the

chamber ask other members to assist on

the undertaking for this very prestigious

project.

And so the quest began:

A clever squire in the village, the

owner of an honorable business named

Arrowhead Mechanical, had a design

that deemed appropriate for such a

project. However, he sought a builder.

Across the valley to the west, a

school yard full of talented young people

were learning many skills where they

would be able to support themselves

and become useful citizens upon

reaching adulthood. The name of this

wonderful instruction center was “Job

Corps”.

A cheery lass, quite rambunctious

offered her talents. She worked for a

large Dental Institution in a nearby

village in Loma Linda. On her farm she

had access to much citrus that was

needed for this project when built.

Bringing Sunshine To San Bernardino

Congratulations

L-R: Chamber Pres/CEO

Judi Penman, Kevin &

Maryann Quiggle, owner

I.E. Glass; Robert

Gastel, Owner, Partner

Arrowhead Mechanical;

Jim Wheeler,

partner/manager Chili’s

Grill & Bar; and Senator

Mike Morrell

Senator

Mike

Morrell

Names

Businesses

of the

Year

For

Community

Involvement

Inland Empire Glass is as Good as the two who are responsible for what it is,

“It is a Cut Above the Rest”. That is what attendees hear Maryann Quiggle, owner

of I.E. Glass say at the chamber networking Koffee Klatch as she introduces herself.

When one of the original two owners of I.E. Glass hoped to retire, they sought

out one who was a talented worker and might make a viable partner for the business.

Kevin Quiggle was that one. He worked through one summer. The owners found him a

saint, and offered him a partnership. Kevin bought out that one partner 20 years ago.

Maryann retired teaching to assist Kevin in the business. Both wanted to become

more involved in the community. Therefore, it began.

Maryann has danced in the Assistance League Headdress Ball three times, once

wearing the headdress. Having difficulty learning to balance the huge headdress, Kevin

was instrumental in helping her learn to balance as she walked. This describes their

marriage and their business. Both are as involved in their business as they are in the

community. They come as a pair. When trouble strikes in the business, they balance

each other out. They are each other’s checks and balances. Where Maryann goes,

there goes Kevin and likewise. That is why people like to do business with I.E. Glass.

They are a Cut Above the Rest.

Maryann is serving as the Chairman of the chamber’s Ambassadors, thus on

the Board this year. Kevin and Maryann are always available, not just to volunteer,

but smile and say, “What ever you want”. The chamber has benefited from their

enthusiasm and promotion of support for the city and chamber. Both have gone

through the Chamber’s Leadership class.

A huge passion for the Quiggles is the Nutcracker. Maryann became involved

in The Nutcracker with her daughter over 30 years ago. Kevin was enticed

approximately 12 years later. Both have served on the Inland Dance Theatre board for

15 years, Kevin is V.P. and Maryann is Treasurer.

The sets, costumes and props are stored at I.E. Glass. With the equipment

that I.E. Glass provides, Kevin is able to deliver and remove the sets to and from the

theatre at the time of the performance. He also uses his time and equipment from I.E.

Glass to pick up and return the backdrop from Los Angeles.

When Kevin’s father was 34, he had six multiple strokes. In therapy, he was

taught to build stain glass windows for rehabilitation. Kevin, who was 10 at the time,

Chamber Participates

In Think Tank

Following December 2nd

Ret Sheriff Rod Hoops

requested a meeting with

his team from the Wash.

D.C. Law Enforcement

Think Tank Police

Foundation and chamber

business members to

review how business

interpreted the

communication process

with the public during the

day of the attack.

This was to be used for a

report on the IRAC

education information for

the police departments to

improve their techniques.

Renee Sharer from Dr.

Kiyan Optometrist,

Jim Wheeler, Robert

Gastel and Judi Penman,

met with them. Renee

said how confusing and

frightening it was for

their patients, being so

close to the incident and

not knowing whether to

leave or stay or if they

were in danger. This

segued into a dialogue on

how to distribute

information to local

businesses. What mode

did people go into?

From a national

restaurant to a small

Doctor’s office, there

was no procedure for

the locals. Who was

confused? Who armed

themselves? Who

were frightened?

Should they lock up and

remove people? Some

have now developed a

procedure. All agreed

law enforcement handled

themselves very well.

Jim felt most info was

from twitter and facebook

which was not 100%

accurate. He suggested a

scanner phone app might

be used.

learned right along with him. Kevin now has a special talent and gift that benefits his

business. Who would ever have known all those years ago what the future would hold

for that little boy.

Natives of SB, Kevin, a graduate of Pacific HS and Maryann, a graduate of

Aquinas are strong believers in SB and do not want to leave. It is second nature for

them to give back as much as they can. They also like to help others who are also

doing good in our community like Steve Shaw and Alan Bone at the Railroad Museum.

When the museum needed glass installed in their second hand showcases, I.E. Glass

put it in at no cost. Why? “Because they just love those guys and what they are doing

for our city”.

Chili’s Grill & Bar has been a staple of Hospitality Lane for over 28 years. Chili’s is

a leader in casual dining innovation and has lead the charge in social media and

technology integration. Chili’s features Fresh Mex and Fresh Tex Menu, serving

amazing margaritas, fast lunches, and great American traditions like ribs, burgers and

cold beer. Managing/partner, for over 9 years, is Jim Wheeler, an active member of

the community. With a smile, Jim is always willing to volunteer, he doesn’t just donate

the food, but personally is in the middle of the mix, serving and making sure people

know what a GREAT experience Chili’s is. You will always find a Chili’s station at NOS’s

“Wine & Dine Under the Stars”, CID’s “Grapes and Gourmet” and “Haunted House” and

SB Chamber’s “Casino Night”, Jim feeds lunches to the volunteers for Habitat for

Humanity, Santa Claus Inc. and Kid Wish Network. Jim also assures the local schools

get their fare share of attention by participating in countless “Give Back Nights”, and

sport teams needs. During last year’s Rte 66, Jim used his expertise and assisted with

the two bar stations, staying all day.

During the December 2nd tragedy, Jim did not wait to be asked, he called and

said, “What can Chili’s do to help, where are we needed”? He was told, did, and that is

the way he typically responds. Chili’s provided food to the command center for those

who could not leave. Jim is currently Chm Elect on the Chamber Board. He, just asks,

what can I do, and he does. However, Jim generally does a lot more than is required. Visit Chili’s. As Jim says, “Our Passion at Chili’s is, Making People Feel Special,

our purpose is To connect, serve and give to create the best life. That is why The

Chili’s on Hospitality Lane in San Bernardino is Like no Place Else!!!

Some would say Chili’s and Jim are a GREAT match.

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The Patriarch of the Gastel family created Arrowhead Sheet Metal in 1969.

George Gastel was in charge of the civil service sheet metal shop at Norton AFB, creating

experience to become and entrepreneur that led him to start his family business. Filling

many requests to make metal duct for air conditioning units, George said, “We can do that”,

thus beginning their long association with air conditioning and changing their name to

Arrowhead Mechanical.

The family business reaches out to the community by sponsoring youth sport teams. They were the original sponsor for the UCR athletic foundation and title sponsor for

the first three years. Robert Gastel and his team are also reaching out to local personal

s through an apprenticeship program who are desirous of learning a new trade. Currently Robert is serving on the Executive Committee of the San Bernardino

Area Chamber of Commerce as Chairman of the Governmental Affairs Committee. He

served as Chairman of the Board in 2009/2010. Robert has many talents and is slow to

boast but quick to share them. He is always available to assist, whether to help out in an

emergency or to offer advice when needed. He has played an instrumental role in keeping

an semblance of “Rendezvous Back to Route 66” in San Bernardino. His involvement is to

assist with selecting the cruising route and to organize and guide (a large amount of)

volunteers and prepare them for the day of the event for “Street Duty”. It is always

amazing to watch Robert’s creative style handle the solutions that he endeavors to

accomplish. Thank You Robert For Sharing Your Many Gifts.

Garner Holt,

From San

Bernardino

And

Product of

Pacific High

School

Had A

Dream After

Visiting

Disneyland

As A Child

Dreams Do

Come True

With Hard

Work &

Persistence

Garner Holt Productions, Inc. Keeps Busy in 2016 With Incredible

Projects From Around the World When you visit Disneyland and journey on those amazing adventure rides, remember

that many of those animatronics were made right here in San Bernardino.

Disneyland’s Big “Diamond Anniversary” Garner Holt created three all-new animatronic Abominable Snowmen for the park’s

classic Matterhorn Bobsleds attraction. GHP’s work has been praised by top Disney cast

members and fans alike. The final figures for the upcoming Shanghai Disneyland

project have been shipped. GHP is currently putting the finishing touches on a new

creature for a classic attraction at Disney World (second this year, with a third

waiting in the wings). The sculpture will soon grace a figure in one of the attraction’s

most beloved scenes.

Thomas the Tank Engine-themed Thomas Land Theme Park Zone

at Edaville, USA out side of Boston all-new six-acre area home to the “Tidmouth

Sheds Show”, featuring four full-scale animatronics versions of Thomas the Tank

Engine’s pals. Kids can climb inside Percy’s cab to press buttons that activate lights and

noise, pull levers, and flip knobs to play engineer on board the “little green engine.” The

figures come to life, talking, looking around their set, and puffing white smoke, in a ten-

minute musical show. GHP will be collaborating with their good friends at Mattel again.

Museums Around The Country Have Called on GHP’s Expertise ► Four “oil portraits” of the area’s most famous lumber kings come to life telling the

story of the wood cutting and milling industry in the 19th and early 20th centuries for the

lumber baron show for the Sawmill Museum in Clinton, Iowa.

►African American Research Library and Cultural Cntr in Fort Lauderdale,

Florida, asked GHP to create an animatronic version of the center’s founder, Samuel

Morrison. This is a first to create an animated version of a portrait of a real-life, still-

kicking, talking, moving human being!

►USS Midway Museum in San Diego, a replacement in a new presentation

featuring some of the most lifelike animatronic, including an expressive face and fully-

functional fingers to grant the character an amazing array of realistic gestures.

►Gilroy Gardens CA another revitalization for a cast of singing fruits and vegetables,

including a giant block of ice, with chattering teeth, telling guests about the importance

of good nutrition through catchy rock-n-roll tunes.

►GHP has created their first animatronic character for their new friends in the

Netherlands at De Efteling, the most popular theme park and one of the most

attended in Europe. The park is dedicated to all things fantasy, and is set amongst a

fairytale backdrop of ancient forests. The most ambitious attraction to date; Baron

1898 a dive-coaster featuring an elaborate back story and beautifully detailed station

building including a number of lavish show scenes. GHP created the hero Baron

Gustave Highcourage figure, owner of the (haunted) goldmine.

Garner is a gifted and talented man and SB is proud to call him one of their own. He was

reminded after 12/2/15. How precious life is, and how quickly and unexpectedly it may be taken away. He

said, “GHP stands for joy: we make wonder, magic, and a youthful sense of delight in our best creations. We

do it for children, for families, for everyone around the world who seeks astonishment and release and

happiness. I pray that we are a force for good—in our work and our community. Above all else, I, and

every person on my staff do what we do because we love it. That is the same love that Christ calls us to share

with the whole world. This isn’t a life for gain: ours is a calling—professionally and personally-to spread

love through our unique art form”.

Dr. Dale Marsden,

Superintendent of

SBCUSD welcomed

those joining “one of the

most dynamic strategies

for improving the

schools, Principal For A

Day”. Leaders from

throughout the

community participated

in an intense day with a

principal and became

empowered with the

knowledge of how

company or agency

resources can be a

catalyst for improving

student learning”.

PFAD placed business and community leaders in schools for a day so they could learn more about the issues facing

schools, such as curricula, changing

conditions for students, facilities management,

budgets, transportation, school safety,

counseling, and special education. Business

and community leaders were matched with

schools and served as ”Principal” for a day; many found the event

to be a first step in forming long-term

partnerships.

Community Members And

Business Leaders Had A Chance To

Spend A Day In A School, Talking

To Students, Meeting Staff

Members, Sampling A School

Lunch. Whatever The School

Principal Was Doing That Day, they

Had The Experience Of Doing Also.

It Was The 18th San

Bernardino Area

Chamber of

Commerce and

SB City Unified School District’s

PRINCIPAL FOR A DAY

It was an absolute delight sharing the experience of being Principal for a Day at

Anderson School. They are a distinctive school with a population of students ages 12-22

years old who all have moderate to severe disabilities. The primary mission of Anderson is

to provide instruction to each student in order to develop the skills, knowledge, and

understanding required to promote independence, personal development, and inclusion to

the fullest extent for the individual’s potential at home, at school, and in the community.

I found Principal Nereida Gutierrez to be a dedicated, caring and patient professional and an

asset to Anderson. She has an excellent team who all work together to make sure the

students are succeeding and growing. I saw the results of that and had joy in my heart

when I was able to join the students for their Friday social engagement at the end of the

day. What a thrill to watch them dance and mingle, laugh and have fun.

-- By Judi Penman

24 Hour Fitness has become a member of

the San Bernardino community with a Grand Opening of its new club located at 897 Harriman

Place. The new, 40,000+ square foot club features a modern design and open floor plan. Among its amenities are:

Cardio, strength and functional training

equipment

Full schedule of Cycle and Group X® classes

Basketball court

Indoor pool, whirlpool, steam room and sauna

Personal and Group training services

Kids’ Club

Towel service To experience the new gym, download a free guest pass from 24hourfitness.com

Quality is a way of Life at Jimmy John’s

Sandwiches, located at 1060 E Harriman

Pl from the food, to the work ethic. Jimmy John Liautaud, owner and founder of Jimmy John’s Sandwiches, who opened the doors to

his first sub shop in Charleston, IL on January 1983, instills in his team and franchisees. “If you aren’t going to do things first class, don’t do them at all.” In the fall of 2014 Jimmy John’s reached 2,000 stores. Jimmy John’s uses fresh food, usually purchasing locally produce, brought in fresh. Their tuna salad is made from scratch by hand. They take pride in real provolone cheese, oven-roasted turkey, choice top round roast beef, hickory-smoked ham, or dry cured genoa salami and

spicy capicola, are also brought in fresh and sliced by hand daily in every location. Their bread bakers bake their French bread all day every day.

Bethel Estate Sales assists families

of full home liquidations, making a seamless and easy transition to your new beginning. Change is never easy, but with Bethel Estate Sales one can rest assured that all you or your loved ones properties will be sold and distributed with ease. Bethel has been a family owned business for almost 5 years. Bethel, is fully bonded and insured serving the Inland Empire,

Orange County, High Desert and San Gabriel Valley and leading the estate world with quality sales. Bethel Estate Sales also purchases items along with estate sale items to resell in their local neighborhood Bethel Outlet Thrift Store located at 823 W Colton Avenue in the city of Redlands. Please stop by and find treasures in their local store open Monday through Saturday from 10am to 5pm.

Koffee Klatch Lively As They Network and Listen Wednesday’s 7:30 to 8:45 am

At the Chamber, 546 W 6th Street

Mayor Carey Davis speaks to KK about the City of SB Priority Goals

QUALITY OF

LIFE In December 2015, the City Council adopted a resolution presented by the mayor’s

office that established a Qualify of Life Team

● Developing a comprehensive plan for targeted clean-ups

● In partnership with the SBCUSD developing a plan to ensure that routes most

traveled by students are free of illegally dumped materials to provide a walking area

free of debris, trash, and other obstacles not belonging in the walkway.

●Developing a street by street assessment method to rate cleanliness of streets parks,

and city owned properties

● Developing a plan to maximize the enforcement of illegal dumping of waste laws.

The Team has already made a significant impact around the City. Once fully

staffed, the city looks forward to seeing the restored focus on maintaining a clean city.

To report illegal dumping or another Quality of Life Issue please make a request via

SB Access Online.

Felix Automotive receives their new Member plaque from Chamber CEO Judi Penman.

Located at 2230 N Cabrera Ave, SB, 909-880-8155.

Family owned and operated with over 23 years of experience WWW.felixautomotive.net

UPCOMING EVENTS ►Theatrical Arts International Foundation presents Into the Woods June 11 and the Man of La Mancha July 15-17

►Eat, Drink, Dance and Enjoy the Merriment at the Annual Greek Festival to be held June 11th from 12 pm to 10

pm and June 12th from 12 pm to 9 pm at St Prophet Elias Church. Call (909) 885-6213. ►CID invites you to attend their Grapes and Gourmet on Thursday, July 14th at Hampton Inn and Suites at San

Manuel Village in Highland. Tasty food, suburb wine and delightful gifts to bid on. More than a worthwhile cause. ►The National Orange Show’s third annual family “Brew Fest” will take place on July 30 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

Country music will be provided by KFrog. The fun is tasting the many brews from all the competing home breweries. There will also be craft soda, food trucks and frozen lemonade stands and lots of fun games.