National City Chamber of Commerce Winter Newsletter 2014

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MISSION STATEMENT

“To increase opportunities for businesses and

advocate for our membership in matters

related to business, government, and

community relations.”

VISION STATEMENT

“The National City Chamber of Commerce is recognized as the

premier local Chamber of Commerce in the San Diego

Region, is highly respected by the community as the unified

voice of business, and participates as a major partner in planning the future of our com-munity, insuring a healthy bal-

ance between economic prosper-ity and quality of life.

The Chamber is an advocate for business friendly legislation at all levels of government, and is an organization with a strong,

active membership.”

CHAMBER PRIORITIES

Advocate for members.

Provide information on current issues.

Promote business growth.

National City Tourism Soars From January to July of 2014, the National City Tourism Marketing District and its 12 area hotels generated 14% more business compared to the 10% local hotels had already grown in 2012-2013. Hotel revenues shot up 46% comparing March 2012 to March 2014. And, we saw a 36% increase in revenue during the month of April comparing 2012 to 2014 performance. The mission of the National City Tourism and Marketing District (TMD) is to enhance the quality of life of all the residents in National City by expand-ing travel activity and increasing related revenues through tourism promotion and development. The 2014 TMD marketing campaign included more robust public relations efforts. We are also innovating by using the latest marketing techniques and technology. Our advertising campaign is built upon National City’s estab-lished brand and features some of the cities’ most recognizable attributes and visitor attractions such as Brick Row, Pier 32 Marina, Olivewood Gardens, the National City Golf Course, and Plaza Bonita. We also focused on the city’s signature events, like the Mariachi Festival, Automobile Heritage Day Festival, and the 4th of July Carnival. The marketing campaign has generated more than 44,754 unique visitors to the tourism website with more than 67,457 page views. The site has received visitors from all over California, Oregon, Texas, Virginia, Arizona, New York, Illinois, Georgia, Florida and many more. And, the “Book Now” page in the website was revamped to increase conversions and exposure for all the hotels and motels based in National City. The TMD created a new marketing video and mobile app to promote places to visit in the city. The video has been promoted via YouTube and social media, reaching more than 4,585 views in less than two months. On Face-book, the video has been viewed more than 14,000 times. This same video is now playing on the megatrons at the US-Mexico border crossing,the busiest land port in the world with a captive audience of 90 million drivers annually.

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It has been an honor to serve as the Chairman of the National City Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors for 2014. We have had many accomplishments over the past 12 months that provided advocacy for our members along with promoting the National City business community. We have accomplished the following:

• Established dialogue with the City and other public officials on a range of important issues

• Provided a series of seminars and workshops on topics important to • members and the business community including City’s redevelopment projects, the City’s district sales tax

We are proud to have:• Increased memberships• Administered a successful Green Business Program for the business community to “go green”• Led a successful National City Tourism Marketing District campaign • Successful community events such as the Mariachi Festival & Competition, the Kile Morgan Memorial Golf

Tournament, Automobile Heritage Day Festival & Car Show, the Salute to Navy Luncheon and Job Fair• Continued relationship building with investors coming to National City

We have a lot to be thankful for this year and we hope that 2015 will be grander and more successful with the continued support of the business community.

SincerelyJohn Snyder, 2014 Board Chairman

MESSAGE FROM OUR OUTGOING NATIONAL CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCEChairman

The mobile app launched in October to add an additional marketing channel to the mix. The app provides direc-tions to all the Hotels and Motels that are in National City, links to TMD’s social media profiles, a list of the 25 things see in the city, and a list of local Restaurants. We have utilized an aggressive online campaign via Google AdWords since July 2014 to drive targeted traffic to the Book Now page. The paid campaign has generated amazing results, helping to generate more than 39,000 visits to the Book Now page. Thanks to this initiative, Hotels and Motels in National City have additional expo-sure in the marketplace, exposure that they wouldn’t have otherwise received. We are working with the San Diego Tourism Authority to monitor tourism industry indicators. Data from our research initiatives are guiding and supporting our marketing plans. These tools emphasize how the travel in-dustry benefits the city’s economy.

John Snyder & Brad Raulston, Development Director, City of National City

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TreasurerRobert "Dukie" ValderramaEconomic Development ChairPort of San DiegoPO Box 120488San Diego, CA [email protected](619) 686-6200

Board Past ChairmanJess Van DeventerEconomic Development/ Automobile Heritage Day J&S Investments125 E. 17th StreetNational City, CA [email protected](619) 477-6516

Board ChairmanJohn SnyderGolf Tournament ChairEDCO Disposal Co.6670 Federal BlvdLemon Grove, CA [email protected](619) 287-5696

Board Vice ChairLuisa McCarthyMariachi Festival Co-ChairLa Vista Memorial Park3191 Orange StNational City, CA [email protected](619) 475-7770

DirectorFelix SilvaGolf TournamentWal-Mart1200 Highland AveNational City, CA [email protected](619) 336-0395

DirectorGary FenelliAutomobile Heritage Day Chair Frank Motors2400 National City BlvdNational City, CA [email protected](619) 474-5573

Executive Member Brian ClapperAutomobile Heritage Day National School Board113 N. Belmont AveNational City, CA [email protected](619) 962-9950

DirectorIvan AraboSalute to Navy ChairWrigley’s Supermarket342 N Euclid AveNational City, CA [email protected](619) 889-0705

DirectorGlenn LoaderMariachi Festival Glenn’s Body Shop on the Mile2855 “A” AveNational City, CA [email protected](619) 477-2639

Emeritus Past PresidentPaul RobinsonCPP Printing & Direct Mail Marketing100 W 35th St Ste BNational City, CA [email protected](619) 425-1999

DirectorDavid Nagy Automobile Heritage Day Co- ChairPasha Autpmotive Services1309 Bay Marina Dr.National City, CA [email protected](619) 419-1045

2014 BOARD Members

2014 EXECUTIVE NATIONAL CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Officers

DirectorClaudia Valenzuela Economic DevelopmentSan Diego Gas & Electric8330 Century Park Ct., CP31DSan Diego, CA [email protected](858) 654-8307

DirectorRichard VelasquezEconomic DevelopmentUnion Bank22 E 8th StNational City, CA [email protected](619) 336-2000

DirectorTim MoynahanAutomobile Heritage Day Moynahan Towing3200 National City BlvdNational City, CA [email protected](619) 477-9362

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Martha BolañosOffice Manager901 National City Blvd.National City, CA 91950(619) 477-9339Cell: (619) [email protected]

Irma Islas Membership Services901 National City Blvd.National City, CA 91950(619) [email protected]

Armando RodriguezMarketing Director901 National City Blvd.National City, CA 91950(619) [email protected]

DirectorNeerav JadejaEconomic DevelopmentParadise Valley Hospital2400 E. 4th StreetNational City, CA [email protected](619) 470-4115

DirectorNathen TriplettSalute to Navy Point Loma Credit Union3003 Highland AveNational City, CA [email protected](619) 336-0300

DirectorSusan De Los SantosSalute to Navy Filipino Press600 E. 8th, Ste. 3National City, CA [email protected](619) 434-1720

DirectorR. Daniel HernandezMariachi Festival La Maestra Community Health Centers4060 Fairmount AveSan Diego, CA [email protected](619) 864-6505

Stephanni CasasGreen Business Program Coordinator901 National City Blvd.National City, CA 91950(619) [email protected]

DirectorMarvin HarrisonEconomic DevelopmentConsidine & Considine 1501 Fifth AveSan Diego, CA [email protected](619) 231-1977

DirectorMoe SadighianMariachi Festival Goodies Bar & Grill740 Bay Marina DrNational City, CA [email protected](619) 336-1783

NATIONAL CITY CHAMBER StaffJacqueline L. ReynosoPresident/CEO901 National City Blvd.National City, CA 91950(619) 477-9339Cell: (619) [email protected]

2014 BOARD NATIONAL CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Members


November 14, 2014- Governor’s Message

Fresh off four years of painstakingly adjusting public policy to make California more business-friendly, Gov. Jerry Brown is now rolling out the welcome mat to expanding companies with a new set of tools in his recruitment arsenal.

Armed with new tax credits, more funding for economic development, balanced budgets and improved credit ratings, California now competes for jobs and industry without the burden of financial shackles - and the results speak for themselves:

• After years of stagnation, the California economy is growing faster than the national average. The state's economy grew by 2 percent in 2013, better than the US average of 1.8 percent. And after a slow start to 2014, the state's economy grew by 4 percent in the second quarter of the year.• California accounted for 14.2 percent of the country's net employment gain in the second quarter of 2014, as state businesses added 109,800 new jobs.• Nearly 700 California companies made the annual Inc. Magazine ranking of the 5,000 fastest-growing firms in the country - by far the most of any state. California boasts the No. 1 company on the list - Fuhu, the El Se-gundo firm that makes large tablet computers for kids - and four of the top 10.• California boasts the two highest ranking US metro areas in per-capita GDP: San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara ($100,115) and San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward ($78,844).• California added 35,600 construction jobs from Aug. 2013 to Aug. 2014 - the second highest amount in the country. The jump increased construction employment in the state by 5.6 percent.• Existing home sales in California rose by 6.9 percent during the second quarter of 2014.

These performance benchmarks have been set even as Brown, the one-time mayor of Oakland and now three-term governor, continues to remake the California business climate. The capstone of this makeover is the gover-nor's $750-million annual plan to attract and retain business.

After years of experimenting without much success with community development programs, California scrapped them and replaced them with new business tax incentives. The new programs include a tax exemption for R&D in manufacturing and biotech; a job tax credit for increasing the number of full-time workers; and a California Competes tax credit given to companies that relocate or expand in the state.

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GREEN NATIONAL CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCECornerSUSTAINABLE CITY – NATIONAL CITY TEAMS UP WITH SDSU

By Coleen L. GeraghtyThis story is featured in the fall 2014 issue of 360:The Magazine of San Diego State University.

WANTED: Resourceful, forward-thinking city for mutually beneficial partnership. Must be ready for commitment. Apply to San Diego State University.

You won’t find this ad in any classified section, but the relationship it frames is playing out in what could become a prototype for environmentally friendly city plan-ning

National City, San Diego County’s second oldest municipality, has teamed up with SDSU students and faculty to explore ideas for smart, sustainable growth in line with the city’s strategic plan.

It’s all part of the Sage Project, an SDSU initiative enabling students, through their coursework, to tackle real-world projects that improve the quality of life in San Diego.

Project director, Jessica Barlow, modeled SDSU’s program on a successful University of Oregon initiative. The only one of its kind in California, the Sage Project has earned kudos from Environmental Protection Agency of-ficials eager to see it replicated throughout the state and the country.

Last year, marketing and health communication students partnered with National City to develop plans for corner store “conversions” featuring fresh, healthy food; finance students created a long-term property manage-ment plan for the city; and art students designed wayfinding systems from repurposed and recycled materials.

More than 750 SDSU students from 21 classes currently work with the Sage Project in this second year of collaboration with National City. The students are aspiring city planners, climate change scientists, graphic designers, nutritionists and professionals in the child care, real estate and tourism sectors. What they share is an


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Visit NATIONAL CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCENational City NATIONAL CITY TOURISM MARKETING DISTRICT SCREENS TOURISM VIDEO AND LAUNCHES MOBILE “APP”

Creative technologies boost National City as a great tourism destination.

The video and “app” are part of the Visit National City campaign that promote the city’s hospitality, urban wilderness, cultural and outdoor activities, history, restaurants, affordable lodging, and exceptional revitalized marina.

“National City is the second oldest city in San Diego County and a travel destination in its own right,” said Jacqueline Reynoso, CEO of the National City Chamber of Commerce. “Only minutes from San Diego Airport and the U.S.-Mexico border, National City is an ideal location for county ‘staycationers’ and out-of-town travel-ers to stay in great affordable hotels, dine, and explore the city’s urban attraction or the outdoors of San Diego Bay by bicycle or kayak.”

The new National City “app” features a list of National City hotels, 25 things to see in National City, and a comprehensive list of restaurants, calendar of events, and special discounts for those visiting National City on-line. To download the app visit: http://visitnationalcity.com/.

For more information on the National City Tourism Marketing District (NCTMD), please visit http://visitna-tionalcity.com/.


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FEATURED NATIONAL CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCEBusinessNAPOLEONE’S PIZZA HOUSE GETS A FACELIFT

NATIONAL CITY — Napoleone’s Pizza House in National City is more than a restaurant where you can eat Italian cuisine. It’s a place where three generations of the same family have created nearly 60 years’ worth of memories with the community.

Since 1958, Napoleone’s has offered students, families and National City police officers a place to sit down and enjoy familiar faces and authentic food.

Today the restaurant is owned and operated by Peter Crivello and thanks to him the establishment’s history is now on the walls — literally. “My regular clients come in and feel like it’s their place, and that’s the same feel-ing that I want to keep going through the years,” he said.

Also on the wall in the banquet room are photos of Sweetwater High School graduates. The alumni have used it since the ’60s for monthly meetings. Lugo will begin painting a mural of Sweetwater High School after the holidays as part of the restaurant’s history.

“We’re on fourth generations of some of the same families that come in,” Crivello said. “When we started out in 1958 it was a big Sweetwater High School hangout after the games — they filled the place.” The city celebrated Napoleone’s 50th anniversary with a proclamation on Nov. 11, 2008.

“Where I ended in the banquet room with the 50th anniversary will probably be it,” Crivello said. “Later I’ll tell the second 50 years, but for now I’m leaving space for the story to continue.” Napoleone’s Pizza House is at 619 National City Blvd.

Visit NATIONAL CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCENational City National City Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Marketing District Partners with SDSU Hospitality and Tourism The National City Chamber of Commerce and the National City Tourism Mar-keting District (TMD) is partnering with San Diego State University's L. Robert Payne School of Hospitality and Tourism Management to conduct a Sustainability Assessment of three service-industry clusters of tourism establishments within the Downtown and Marina district. This project is being conducted in partnership with the City of National City and SDSU course RTM 470 (Global Sustainable Tourism Management) under the instruction of Dr. Vinod Sasidharan. The partnership with SDSU will provide National City with the base-line assessment required to identify future opportunities in sustainable tourism development such as planning and marketing for tourism Corporate Social Responsibility, ecotourism, cultural tourism, and "green" tourism. SDSU students will conduct the assessment and provide the City of National City with a Sustainability GAP Analysis report, which will also identify improvement strategies for the "assessed" establishments. The overall goal through this Sustainability Assessment assignment is long-term, mainly focusing on supporting a strategy, and best practices, for the development of a possible "Green Tourism Corridor" in National City, which might also be of branding interest to the City's TMD.


The Arabo's and Wrigley’s Supermarket Celebrates 35 Years in National City

My family started our grocery store business in Southeast San Diego on November 1st, 1979, and never stopped working. We expanded to National City in 1986, and then Lakeside in 1993. We currently have one location, located at 34 North Euclid Avenue, National City, CA 91950.

Everyone in the Arabo family has been involved at some level of the busi-ness, including all 20 of my cousins, my sister, brothers, aunts, uncles, and grandparents. Currently Wrigley’s is owned and operated by the surviving Arabo brothers: Eddie, Amer, and Alan, (R.I.P. Uncle Sam & Grandpa Bob). I am the last remaining 3rd gen-eration family member to be involved in daily operations, and have been for over 25 years. Our Meat Manager Thair aka “Tiger” and Deli Manager Jim have also been with us for over 30 years. About half of our staff has been with us for over a decade, and 100% of our staff consists of local residents.

The best part of working at Wrigley’s being able to make friends and have laughs with customers and staff. What I also personally appreciate is the diversity of our customers. It gives me opportunities to learn about dif-ferent cultures, backgrounds, traditions, and of course their food. Over the years we’ve learned a lot about our customers. One of the most important things we have learned is that our customers want simple things such as: great service, fresh meat and produce, variety of ethnic products at reasonable prices.

Being an independent supermarket makes it difficult to compete with bigger chain stores, but it also has its ad-vantages. Customers have direct contact with us, so if there is a specific product they are looking for, they can speak with us directly. We usually can put in a special order to get it in stock. We value personal relationships with our customers, and know over 60% of our customers on a first name basis, and upwards of 90% by recog-nition.

Every day we give it all we have. It has been 35 wonderful years of hard work, stress, countless hours, tears, sweat everything you can think of, but all well worth it. We are so proud to say over the past 35 years, we have supported hundreds of churches, schools, and various organizations, employed 1,000s of people, and served millions of customers.

Wrigley’s takes a lot of pride in supporting our local communities such as:

• Donations exceeding $12,000 annually to local schools• Hundreds of turkeys donated during Holidays to local residents• Food donation to various local churches• Sponsorships to local youth organizations• 2011 National City Business of The Year• Official Recognition By The National School District

Merry Christmas and Happy New YearFeliz Navidad y Feliz Año Nuevo

Maligayang Pasko at Manigong Bagong Taon

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-Ivan Arabo Store Owner NCCC Board Director

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Port, City of San Diego, and Civic San Diego Celebrate Completion of Waterfront Improvement Project

The Port of San Diego, the City of San Diego, and Civic San Diego officially marked the grand opening of the North Embarcadero Visionary Plan Phase 1 in a public celebration held November 15, 2014. The festivities began at noon and culminated in an official ribbon cutting with Congressman Scott Peters, City of San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer, City of San Diego Council President Todd Gloria, Board of Port Commissioners Chairman Bob Nelson, Port Commissioner Marshall Merrifield and Civic San Diego Board Chair Cynthia Morgan. National City Port Commissioner Dukie Valderrama supported the project which encompassed an area from the Navy Pier to B Street Pier in San Diego. It also included an area of West Broadway. A 105-foot wide esplanade was created with formal gardens, plazas and shade pavilions. The project included the construction of a new visitor information center, ticket kiosks for bay tour operators and a gift shop/sundries store, as well as a café to open in 2015. The project also included significant improvements to the roadways, utilities and storm water systems, designed with environmental stewardship in mind. The project also includes artwork by Pae White which was seamlessly integrated into the esplanade architecture, blurring the lines between art and architecture.

The Port, the City of San Diego and Civic San Diego all contributed to the $31.1 million project.

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FEATURED NATIONAL CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCEBusinessMILE OF CARS Despite a competitive nature that’s part of the auto sales business, the Mile of Cars group, founded in 1954, has been lauded throughout the auto industry for their success at working together on advertising campaigns and other projects, including legislative advocacy and charity donations. The Mile of Cars, is regard-ed for holding the longevity record in the U.S. for continuous service as an auto dealership collective. In honor of its 60th anniversary, the Mile of Cars dealers are offering special pricing on select models throughout the year. A new TV advertising campaign invites viewers to “celebrate and save” and join in six decades of making memories. It also touts the Mile of Cars as “the number one family-owned-and operated auto park in the nation.” More than 20,000 vehi-cles are sold on the Mile annually, and more than a half-million vehicles have been sold since the Mile was established, MOC officials said. The Mile of Cars dealers include: Ball Auto Group, representing Acura, Honda, Kia, Mitsubishi, Suzuki and Renegade; Perry Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram; Perry Ford; Ron Baker Chevrolet; Frank Motors Group,

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CITY NATIONAL CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCENewsNational City Mile of Cars Names New Executive Director The National City Mile of Cars, the nation’s leading auto dealership cooperative group, has named Leslie Larranaga-Britt as its new executive director. Larranaga-Britt, a media consultant who operates her own company called MediaWise, previously served Mile of Cars as media director. With her new title, she will continue serving as both media director and executive director, overseeing day-to-day administra-tion, partnerships, legislative advocacy, community outreach and branding, including advertising and social media. The National City Mile of Cars features nine family-owned dealerships and offers more than 5,000 new and certified pre-owned vehicles. The Mile of Cars represents over 21 brands and is located along Na-tional City Boulevard in National City. “It is truly an honor and pleasure for me to serve as executive director, and I am very fortunate to work with such a great group of individuals on the Mile of Cars,” said Larranaga-Britt, who has more than 20 years of experience in advertising, marketing, media planning and buying. Larranaga-Britt had served the Mile of Cars as media buyer since 2002. As executive director, she succeeds Weldon Donaldson, who spent 20 years as executive director. Donaldson passed away in May 2014. He joined the Mile of Cars (MOC) group in early 1995 after a successful 40-year career in television sales. “We admire Leslie very much because of her love and passion for the Mile of Cars,” said Jenifer Ball, presi-dent of the Mile of Cars and general manager of Ball Acura. “She wants to see the Mile grow and prosper and her qualities of dedication and hard work will make her a great liaison between the Mile, city officials, com-munity leaders and the car-buying public.” Thank you -Kenneth P. Attaway- 90 years young on November 25, 2014

Born November 25,1924 in Red Oak, Oklahoma, Mr. Attawaygraduated from Red Oak High School. As a high school basketball athelete he led his team by making 20 consecutive free throws in a single basketball game. In addition, Mr. Attaway played baseball.

Mr Attaway arrived in San Diego in 1945 and attended United Barber College and graduated in 1945. Shortly after he moved to National City. In 1950 he ventured, and opened "Kenney’s Barber Shop" on National Ave and 8th St. The success of his business led him to open three (3) different locations all in National City Blvd.

After 42 years Mr. Attaway retired from beieng a barber and a successful business owner in National City.-Civil Service Commissioner for seven years-Exchange Club for eight years-Board Member and President of the Boys and Girls Club of National City for fifteen years,-Member of the American Legion for a sixty nine years -National City Post and a Life Member of the DAV with sixty five years

Mr. Attaway Married Louise Subblett in 1948 and had two children Linda Carol and Gregory Lee Attaway. He remained married for 62 years until Louis's passing in 2010.

Attaway (center) enjoying the Chamber Holiday Mixer on December11, 2014


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SAGE Project in National City

A diverse group of San Diego State students came to Montezuma Hall on Monday to present their proposals on how to improve National City. “Growing up I thought National City was bland, didn’t think much about it and there were lots of negative things I heard about it,” graphic design senior Franco Garcia said.

Garcia was one of about 70 presenters at the Sage Project Symposium, where students had the opportunity to present their research and proposals for ways to counter some of the economic issues and negative perceptions of National City. The Sage Project: Community Engagement for Sustainable Cities Program is a partnership between SDSU and local government in National City where students from 14 classes are given the opportunity to assist the government with partner-directed projects that direct smart growth and sustainability goals. “The purpose was to highlight work that students have been doing all year long and to celebrate our first year doing this since it was our pilot year,” Sage Project Program Director Jessica Barlow said.

The project proposal Garcia worked on outlined plans to create a functional way to find systems using color and graphic elements to delineate the four districts of National City. The proposal suggests using recycled material to place signage across the city directing visitors to each district. Project proposals ranged from merging law enforcements with San Diego County to exploring community interest in creating microbreweries in National City.

Because of its highly urban and low-income community, National City is the city partner for the Sage Project until the 2015-16 academic year. Real estate senior Joey Zaniboni worked on a project to find the best uses of properties to evaluate a long-range plan for property manage-ment. His group proposed certain lots of land be turned into residential areas or a large commercial retail spot, such as an auto industry store.

NewsCity Manager's Message As we approach the end of 2014, we’d like to take a moment to reflect on what has truly been a memorable year for the National City community, one we can all look back on with pride.

Among the most notable events was the voter-approved continuation of Proposition D, National City’s district sales tax. The revenue generated by Proposition D, will ensure that the City’s most vital services-including our Police and Fire Departments, street maintenance, graffiti removal and youth and library services-maintain the high standard of excellence our community has come to expect. In our business community, the Mile of Cars, celebrating its 60th anniversary and more vibrant than ever, is undergo-ing a resurgence, as many dealers complete significant renovations. Our City is also attracting newer businesses like Starbucks and Sonic, which have recently opened new stores.

This month, the city reached a major milestone to convert the former Public Works Yard on Hoover Avenue into a beautiful affordable housing project that will help us meet our housing demands, and serve as a catalyst for future development. We’ve also completed or begun projects that improve the traffic flow on our streets and make them safer for pedestrians and cyclists, including adding bike routes and “flashing cross walks”, and the soon to be completed 8th Street beautification and traffic mitigation project. So here’s to finishing a great year, and beginning another one that promises to be just as eventful.

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Newsletter Ads: For new and current chamber members, it is a great idea to place your ad in our Chamber Newslet-ter that is published on a quarterly basis. Our Newsletter is distributed to over 600 Chamber members and posted on our website for easy downloading and email forwarding. Newsletters are also distributed to over 2,000 contacts from the chamber's database. PRICE RANGE: $50 (business card ad) - $250 (full page color ad)

Monthly Mailers: The Chamber’s monthly mailers are an excellent way to promote your business, event, workshop, or discount product or service to National City businesses, residents, and community partners. You deliver us 600 copies, and we prepare the postage and mailing. Mailers are due the second week of each month. PRICE: $150 Members / $250 Non Members

Electronic Mailers: Email your flyer to our extensive database of business and community contacts. PRICE: $50 per e-flyer sent out

Member Discount Program: The National City Chamber of Commerce has instituted a program where new and current members can provide a generous discount to other Chamber members when they purchase a particular product or service. The program not only helps other members but also provides additional exposure for participating businesses. FREE to participate. Contact us at (619) 477-9339.

2015 Breakfast Meetings:The Chamber hosts bi-monthly breakfast meetings. You can sponsor a breakfast meeting and provide excellent exposure for your business to an active group of business leaders, prospective clients, City officials, and elected representatives. Breakfast sponsorships offer display tables, prominent banner placement, logo in program, live recognition, and commercial time. Secure your sponsorship today! Limit 4 sponsors per break-fast meeting. Breakfast Sponsorships: $50 - $500

SCORE (Service Corps Of Retired Executives) The National City Chamber of Commerce and SCORE partner to offer small businesses access to experienced and qualified consultants…FOR FREE! SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and building and growing small businesses nationwide. SCORE is a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

The National City Chamber of Commerce houses SCORE counselors every Wednesday from 9:00 am-1:00 pm at the Chamber Of-fice Building located at 901 National City Blvd., National City, CA 91950. Take advantage of this FREE resource and call a SCORE scheduler today at (619) 557-7272. Social Media

Facebook is another great way to promote your business; you may send us a PDF or JPEG image of a flyer, coupon, or other advertisement and a short message (less than 420 characters) that we can then upload to Facebook and distribute widely. Many of the posted items will also be posted simultaneously to our Twitter account.

Offering discounts to members and non-members is an excellent way to attract customers to your business. As a member you have an opportunity to post coupons on our website under the “Hot Deal” section. You may preview our “Hot Deals” section at: http://www.nationalcitychamber.org/hot-deals/

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NATIONAL CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCEChairman's Circle

Official Airline Sponsor

The Chairman’s Circle has been created to prominently recognize companies whose continual support has been instrumental in the growth of the National City Chamber of Commerce and its business members.In addition to visibility in the Chamber’s Newsletter, referral guide and event programs, Chairman’s Circle members receive priority seating at Chamber events, comnplimentary use of the Chamber's Conference Room and invitations to special member-only receptions.

Chairman’s Circle members enjoy the convenience of a one-time, all inclusive transaction that insures representation at Chamber events. Through a choice of five levels of financial commitment, benefit packages are tailored to meet individual preferences.

Companies who are committed to the Chairman’s goals and objectives are invited to arrange for a visit to discuss the benefits and privileges of membership. Contact President/CEO Jacqueline Reynoso at(619) 890-6614 or [email protected].

Official Media SponsorOfficial Beverage Sponsor

20 WINTER 2014

SPECIAL NATIONAL CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

58th Annual Salute to Navy Luncheon- Wednesday, October 1, 2014

National City’s Salute to Navy was co-founded by ex-Army business-man George Buell, who was manager of the W.T. Grant Department Store in National City. He recognized the long and mutually supportive association. This event would be held in conjunction with the celebra-tion of the United States Navy birthday. He introduced the idea to the National City Chamber of Commerce, which soon thereafter staged the first community-wide “Salute” in October, 1956.

National City’s Salute to Navy is the longest standing Navy tribute in the nation and a local tradition for the past 58 years. With strong ties to San Diego Naval Base, National City holds this event every year during the month of October and jointly celebrates the Navy’s birthday. The honorary guest speaker was Honorable Nathan Fletcher. His per-sonal stories of survival brought strong emotion to the guests who at-tended. There were 150 sailors from different commands in San Diego and 150 community leaders that attended the luncheon. Guests enjoyed a diverse menu including Southern food from Wrigley’s Supermarket, traditional Mexican food from La Original Casa Del Taco, Lebanese cuisine from Ethnic Deli & Café, and Filipino style food from Tita’s Kitchenette.

Candidates' Round Table - Thursday, October 23, 2014

The National City Chamber of Commerce provided the National City Business Community with a Candidates’ Roundtable. The guest speak-ers at the breakfast were City of National City Mayoral Candidates, City of National City Council Candidates and National School District Candidates. Each of the candidates had the opportunity to provide information about the future of the National City Community. The Candidates’ Roundtable took place at the Clarion South Bay Hotel.

Events


Mariachi Festival Mixer- Thursday, November 13, 2014

On Thursday, November 13, 2014 the National City Chamber of Commerce hosted a kick off reception to jump start regional support for the 2015 Na-tional City Mariachi Festival and Competition. The event will be held at the beautiful Pepper Park at National City’s Bayfront on March 14, 2015.

Mariachi Garibaldi performed a mini concert to dedicate the evening to cur-rent and future supporters of next’s year’s festival including the Unified Port of San Diego, the City of National City, University of San Diego, La Maestra Community Health Center, the County of San Diego and Univision. Guests enjoyed a preview of what the community will experience at the festival next year: Delicious Mexican cuisine by Rodeo’s Taquiza Catering and Sangria from Barrio Logan Winery; and an art exhibit celebrating mariachi music and Mexican art and culture.

“2015 will deliver a first rate program including an educational conference for mariachi students, an incredible lineup of mariachi artists competing for a grand prize, ballet folklorico, an extensive children’s entertainment area, and a grand finale concert for the community to enjoy. The National City Mariachi Festival and Competition is San Diego’s signature mariachi family event and you do not want to miss it!” – Jacqueline L. Reynoso, President/ CEO

The mariachi program supports today’s youth in their artistic, individual and educational development. We are offering mariachi practitioners a two day music conference on Friday, January 16 and Saturday, January 17 at the University of San Diego. The conference will consist of mariachi music instruction and training for 300 students from throughout the United States and Mexico. Instruction will be provided by renowned Mariachi musicians. The conference culminates to the mariachi festival and competition on Saturday, March 14 at Pepper Park.

SPECIAL NATIONAL CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Nonprofit Discovery Breakfast-Thursday, November 20, 2014

The National City Chamber of Commerce hosted a nonprofit discovery breakfast in conjunction with the Na-tional City Host Lions, National City Rotary and Kiwanis Club of National City. Community members learned of programs and services that are being offered in National City and throughout the South Bay. There were 14 nonprofit organizations that participated at the breakfast. Each organization provided information regard-ing their services and programs. Some of the participating agencies included: Operation Samahan, San Ysidro Health Centers, Olivewood Gardens, Ocean Connectors, MAAC Project, and Junior Achievement.

Events

22 WINTER 2014

SPECIAL NATIONAL CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCEEventsHoliday Fiesta Mixer- Thursday, December 11, 2014

The National City Chamber of Commerce celebrated its Holiday Mixer on Thursday, December 11, 2014 at the National City Chamber of Commerce Courtyard. The event was made possible by the support of Point Loma Credit Union, Rodeo’s Taquiza Catering, 7-up, and Barrio Logan Winery. The event was a way to thank Corpo-rate Members and Volunteers for their yearlong support of 2014 Chamber activities. Entertainment included a community art gallery by Love Thy Neighbor Project, Talento Hispano, and A.R.T.S.

24 WINTER 2014

2015 SPECIAL EVENT DATES

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January 16th and January 17th, 2015 (All Day Workshops)Mariachi Student Workshops

Educational workshops offered to 250 students from San Diego, Baja California, and throughout the Southwest region

Location: University of San Diegowww.mariachifest.com

Concert tickets avaialable at:www.mariachifest.com/purchase-event-tickets/

January 30, 2015 (5pm - 9pm)105th Annual Installation Dinner

Honoring National City's Business of the Year & Inauguration of the 2015 Board of Directors

Location: Jacobs Center, 404 Euclid Ave, San Diego, CA 92114For Reservations call (619) 477-9339

For Sponsorships, contact: [email protected]

NEW! Coffee with the Chamber (9:00am-10:00am)Meet our Chamber Board, Network & Share Your Ideas

First Thursday of every month begining FebruaryNational City Chamber of Commerce, 901 National City Blvd

FREE TO PARTICIPATE/RSVP REQUIREDRSVP to [email protected]

Saturday, March 14, 2015 (11am- 7pm)Mariachi Festival & Competition

The largest Mariachi Competition and showcase in San Diego County

Music, Food vendors, Arts, Crafts, Beer Garden, and ExhibitorsLocation: Pepper Park, 3299 Tidelands Ave, National City

www.mariachifest.com

Tuesday April 14, 2015 (10am-1pm) *Pending Council Approval

4th Annual Career Pathways to Success Job FairLocation: Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center

140 E. 12th St, National City, CA 91950Employers interested in particiapting may

contact Diane Rose at (619) 628-0322

Sunday, June 7, 2015 (10am-5pm)“National City Day” at San Diego County Fair

Local exhibits showcasing the best of National City including booths from local businesses, National City Chamber of

Commerce, City Government, Musicians, Police and Fire Dept.Location: San Diego Infield Pavilion, Del Mar Fairgrounds

Monday, July 27, 2015 (11am-6pm)7th Annual Kile Morgan Golf Tournament

Held in memory of Mayor Kile MorganLocation: Coronado Municipal Golf Course

2000 Visalia Row, Coronado, CA 92118

Saturday, August 8, 2015 (10am-3pm) *Pending Council Approval

24th Annual Automobile Heritage Festival & Car ShowClassic car show competition at

Kimball Park, 12th Street & “D” AveSpectators FREE

To register your vehicle visit us at:www.automobileheritageday.com

Wednesday, October 7, 2015 (11am-1:30pm) *Pending Council Approval

59th Annual Salute to Navy LuncheonTime cherished program honoring the US military, their families,

and sailors of the year. Through the vision of Captain Bob Mereness, National City began this October tradition in 1957.

It is the oldest tribute to the military in the nation.Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center

140 East 12th Street, National CityFor Reservations call (619) 477-9339

Thursday, December 10, 2015 (4pm-7pm)NCCC Holiday Mixer

The National City Chamber of Commerce celebrates its Holiday Mixer at the Chamber Courtyard. This event honors the Chamber’s Chairman’s Circle, Corporate Members and

Volunteers. For their yearlong support of Chamber activities.

2015 Breakfast SeriesEducational Speakers, Networking Opportunities,

and Access to Local LeadersHeld Last Thursday of the Every Other Month at 8:00 am starting

February 2015.February 26th - April 30th - June 25th

August 27th - October 29th

FOR ALL EVENT [email protected] / (619) 477-9339


Invictus Advisors 1041 Market St

San Diego, CA 92103 (619) 230-0330

Join Date: 8/29/2014

Promoventures 8230 Miralani Dr

San Diego, CA 92126(858) 558-8500


Beacon Classical Academy 2400 Euclid Ave

National City, CA 91950 (619) 267-5500

Join Date: 9/8/2014

California Bank & Trust 402 W Broadway St, Suite 190

San Diego, CA 92101(619) 446-1200


South Bay Immigration Attorneys124 E 30th St, Suite C

National City, CA 91950 (619) 773-7333

Join Date: 10/20/2014

Carlill Auto Court 1414 Roosevelt Ave

National City, Ca 91950 (619) 434-1291

Join Date: 10/23/2014

Bayview Family Dental Care 801 National City Blvd

National City, CA 91950 (619) 474-2256

Join Date: 10/29/14

Nationwide Insurance 3683 Midway Dr, Suite F

San Diego, CA 92110(619) 677-1315


West Coast Cab2125 Roosevelt Ave

National City, CA 91950 (619) 474-8444


Napoleone's Pizza House619 National City Blvd

National City, CA 91950 (619) 474-2888


Highland Mobile 2945 Highland Ave

National City, CA 91950 (619) 477-4344

Join Date: 11/11/2014

World Financial Group 3665 Ruffin Rd

San Diego, CA 92123(619) 392-3284

Join Date: 11/11/2014

NEW NATIONAL CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Members

26 WINTER 2014

2014 RENEWAL NATIONAL CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MembersAUGUST-Episcopal Community Services-Espinoza's Tax Service

SEPTEMBER-Dixieline - ProBuild-Ferrill, Shirley A-RCB Property-Blackie's Trophies & Awards-Denny's Corp-Kennedy's Karne-National City Historical Society-Bellus Academy-Paradise Village-Alliant International University -California College San Diego-Wal-Mart #5023-TweetMeSanDiego-Girl Scouts S D - Imperial Council Inc-Navy Federal Credit Union-Home-Start Inc

OCTOBER-McMillin Realty-Primerica-Simply Silver-Southwestern College-That's It A Personal Touch-La Villita-Office Depot-NMS Management Inc-California Coast Credit Union

-Cornerstone Church of San Diego-Kiwanis Club of Sweetwater NC-San Diego Pretzel Co-South Bay Volkswagen-Freedom Furniture & Electronics-Ron Baker Chevrolet-Univar USA Inc-Family House of Pancakes-P D Q Precision Inc-FTC-Wilroc Realty & Mortgage-Fabrication Technologies Ind Inc-Mile of Cars Association-National / 54 Self Storage-Teague Insurance-Primerica-San Diego County Apartment Assoc-APS Marine Services-Legal Shield-Mor Furniture For Less Inc-NAPA Auto Parts-Carlill Auto Court-National City Valero-Paradise Valley Hospital-Sweetwater Union High School Dist-MAAC Project-H G Fenton Company-Stanford Sign & Awning-Bayview Family Dental Care-Goodies Bar & Grill-Vibra Bank-Considine & Considine-Humana, Inc-National School District-South Bay Community Services

NOVEMBER-A Reason To Survive-Nestle Toll House Cafe-San Diego Leather Inc-San Diego Orthopedic Supplies-Carl E Jackson-Essential Support Services-G8 Development-McBride Family Trust-Pacific Auto Repair-Caliber Collision Centers-Iceberg Enterprises Inc-Monte De Piedad-United Credit Education Services-Aunt Emma's Pancakes-Harvest Meat Company Inc-Bush, Marcus-San Diego Cold Storage-Comprehensive Training Systems-Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center-San Joaquin Valley College-Identity Plus-Integrity Charter School-T Toma DMD & Silvia S Toma DMD-National City Police Officers Assoc-Pacific Southwest Assoc of REALTORS-Sid's Carpet Barn Inc-North Island Credit Union-San Diego Office & Modular Design

CORPORATE NATIONAL CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCEMembersDIAMOND CIRCLECity of National CityRon Morrison, Mayor1243 National City Blvd.National City, CA 91950 (619) 336-4240

Mile of Cars AssociationLeslie Larranaga-Britt2301 National City Blvd.National City, CA 91950(858) 384-6565

San Diego Unified Port District John BolducP. O. Box 120488 San Diego, CA 92112(619) 686-6200

Super Shuttle SD Angela Vereen123 Camino de La Reina #200 San Diego, CA 92103(619) 564-7900

PLATINUM CIRCLEEDCO Waste & Recycling ServicesJohn Snyder6670 Federal Blvd. Lemon Grove, CA 91945(619) 474-8855

Mor Furniture for Less, IncRick Haux1608 Sweetwater Rd.National City, CA 91950(858) 444-3660

Paradise Valley HospitalNeerav Jadeja2400 E 4th St.National City, CA 91950(619) 470-4115

San Diego Gas & ElectricClaudia Valenzuela8330 Century Park Ct., CP310 San Diego, CA 92123(800) 411-7343

GOLD CIRCLEA K B SolutionsGabriel I. Collignon1041 Market St. # 178San Diego, CA 92101(619) 646-7329

COX CommunicationsIleana Ovalle-Engle5159 Federal Blvd.San Diego, CA 92105(619) 262-1122

Essential Support Services Theresa Lopez3450 Bonita Rd. # 201Chula Vista, CA 91910(619) 779-7703

G8 DevelopmentPhilip Chodur7626 El Cajon Blvd. La Mesa, CA 91942(619) 823-3402

Marine Group Boat WorksTodd Roberts 1313 Bay Marina Dr. National City, CA 91950(619) 427-6767

Miller MarineEdward W. Senter, Jr.2275 Manya StSan Diego, CA 92154(619) 791-1500

Neighborhood National Bank Dan Yates1717 Sweetwater Rd., #BNational City, CA 91950(619) 789-4400

Paradise VillageMike Shetler2700 E 4th St. National City, CA 91950(619) 495-7735

Pasha Automotive ServiceJohn Pasha1309 Bay Marina Dr.National City, CA 91950(619) 419-1200 Perry Chrysler-Jeep-DodgeJames Crowley2340 National City Blvd.National City, CA 91950(619) 477-1101

Ron Baker ChevroletBill Cumming2301 National City Blvd.National City, CA 91950(619) 477-2163

Southwest AirlinesLidia Martinez500 W Harbor Dr., #411 San Diego, CA 92101(866) 271-8495

Sycuan Resort & Casino Amber Fields 5469 Casino WayEl Cajon, CA 92019(619) 445-6002

United States UniversityTim Cole830 Bay Blvd.Chula Vista, CA 91911(619) 477-6310

Vallarta SupermarketsJuan Tostado 901 Euclid Ave.National City, CA 91950(619) 472-1683

WAL-MART #5023Felix Silva1200 Highland Ave.National City, CA 91950(619) 336-0395

Westfield Plaza BonitaIzamar Hernandez-Hook3030 Plaza Bonita Rd., #2075National City, CA 91950(619) 267-2850


CORPORATE NATIONAL CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCEMembersSILVER CIRCLEAIG Financial NetworkJeff Comunale7676 Hazard Ctr. Dr. # 1500San Diego, CA 92108(619) 299-5213

American Medical ResponseMichael Murphy8808 Balboa Ave., # 150 San Diego, CA 92123(858) 492-3500

Applebee's Jose Rodriguez3030 Plaza Bonita Rd.National City, CA 91950(619) 475-1855

Ball Automotive GroupJohn Ball1935 National City Blvd.National City, CA 91950(619) 263-2035

Berge Roberts 607 National City Blvd.National City, CA 91950(619) 474-6565

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Edgar Santos800 Bay Marina Dr.National City, CA 91950(619) 259-2800

Big Ben Specialty MarketNaseem Salem108 E. 8th St.National City, CA 91950(619) 477-1015

Brickrow Group Adriana Ladd2434 Southport Way Suite A National City, CA 91950(619) 477-3133

Centro ApartmentsJuanita Dillard45 E 12th St.National City, CA 91950(619) 477-0613

Clarion San Diego SouthJoanne Dixon700 National City Blvd.National City, CA 91950(619) 474-2800

7-UPMoises Iavarone7598 Trade StSan Diego, CA 92121(858) 688-8248

Coastal Front PropertiesStacey Fuerte3035 E. 8th St.National City, CA 91950(619) 434 -7970

EC Hispanic MediaEva Melgarejo11205 Imperial Hwy Norwalk, CA 90650(323) 278-5310

Epsilon Systems Solutions Inc.Dan Dufresne2101-A Haffley Ave.National City, CA 91950(619) 702-1700

Express/Champion Floor Serv.Steve ForondaP O Box 600283 San Diego, CA 92160(619) 461-4225

Frank Hyundai-Subaru-ToyotaGary Fenelli2400 National City BlvdNational City, CA 91950(619) 474-5573

Goodies Bar & GrillMoe Sadighian740 Bay Marina Dr. National City, CA 91950 (619) 336-1783

HG Fenton Company Cory LaShell400 Mile of Cars Way, #DNational City, CA 91950 (619) 262-5666

Holiday Inn Express So SD So CVKathleen Williams632 E St. Chula Vista, CA 91910(619) 426-2500

Hometown BuffetCynthia Averilla1135 Highland Ave.National City, CA 91950(619) 477-7990

ITT Technical InstituteLori Church401 Mile of Cars Way #100National City, CA 91950(619) 327-1800

J & S InvestmentsJess Van Deventer125 E 17th St.National City, CA 91950(619) 477-6516

MAAC ProjectArnulfo Manriquez1355 3rd Ave. Chula Vista, CA 91911 (619) 426-3595

McMillin RealtyScott McMillin101 E 30th St.National City, CA 91950(619) 409-8500

Mossy NissanPhilip E. Mossy2700 National City Blvd.National City, CA 91950(619) 474-7011

NAPA Auto Parts John Hartman 1810 Highland Ave.National City, CA 91950(619) 474-4601

National City Swap MeetTerry G. Derr3201 “D” Ave.National City, CA 91950(619) 477-2203

Nationwide InsuranceMarco Landini3683 Midway Drive #FSan Diego, CA 92110(619) 721-4404

Navy Federal Credit UnionEsther Basa1727 Sweetwater Rd., #HNational City, CA 91950(619) 477-3005

Northgate MarketFelix Reynoso1410 S. 43rd St. San Diego, CA 92113(619) 266-6080

North Island Credit UnionIrma Belisario45 N Broadway, # A Chula Vista, CA 91910(619) 656-1600

Office DepotMarco Castillo3430 Highland Ave.National City, CA 91950(619) 422-6155

Oxyheal Health GroupBarry Phillips3224 Hoover Ave.National City, CA 91950(619) 336-2022

Perry Ford of National CityPerry Falk2050 National City Blvd.National City, CA 91950(619) 477-2711

Pier 32 MarinaGreg Boeh3201 Marina WayNational City, CA 91950(619) 477-3232

San Diego Cold StorageMike Jerde1240 W. 28th St.National City, CA 91950(619) 474-6525

San Diego PadresAlex Montoya100 Park Blvd. San Diego, CA 92101(619) 795-5213

Southwestern CollegeDr. Melinda Nish900 Otay Lakes Rd.Chula Vista, CA 91910(619) 421-6700

Sudberry Properties, IncColton Sudberry5465 Morehouse Dr, Ste 260 San Diego, CA 92121(858) 546-3000

Sun Diego Charter Co.Richard Illes522 W. 8th St.National City, CA 91950(619) 336-9200

Sweetwater AuthorityJim Smyth505 Garrett Ave.Chula Vista, CA 91910(619) 420-1413

Sweetwater Crossing Shopping Center Kerrie L OzarskiSweetwater & 805 FreewayNational City, CA 91950(619) 780-0101

Sweetwater Harley-DavidsonAnastasia Polles3201 Hoover Ave.National City, CA 91950(619) 477-4477

TDK- Lambda Americas Inc.Lynette Delos Santos401 Mile of Cars Way, # 325National City, CA 91950(619) 628-2803

UCSD South Bay Radiation OncologyAshley Robinson959 Lane Ave. Chula Vista, CA 91914(619) 502-7730 Union BankRichard Velasquez, Jr.22 E. 8th St.National City, CA 91950 (619) 336-2000

Vibra BankFrank Mercadante530 BroadwayChula Vista, CA 91910(619) 422-5300

Westcott Mazda/KIAKam Firozie2800 National City Blvd.National City, CA 91950(619) 474-1591 Wrigley's SupermarketAmer Arabo34 N Euclid Ave.National City, CA 91950(619) 264-4444

YYK Enterprises IncSteve Johnston726 W 19th St.National City, CA 91950(619) 474-6229

28 WINTER 2014

NATIONAL CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE As a Chamber Member we invite you to get involved with one or more active commit-tees. We are constantly seeking volunteers to assist with community events.

CHAMBER COMMITTEES

Graphic formating by Armando RodriguezNational City Chamber of Commerce

Business and Membership Development Committee The Business and Membership Development Committee is responsible for building and sustaining a strong, pro-active membership organization, providing financial assets to support programs and initiatives necessary to ensure the Chamber continues to be a leading advocate for businesses. This committee works collaboratively with the City of National City, National City Chamber of Commerce Visitor Information Center and other community partners to foster a healthy business environment by marketing the Chamber of Commerce services, promoting members and community assets. Meets First Thursdays (10am-11am)Chair: Paul Robinson, CPP Printing and Direct Mail Marketing

Economic Development Committee The Economic Development Committee of the National City Chamber of Commerce focuses on promoting economic development in National City through the development and implementation of projects, programs, and policies that stimulate economic growth and prosperity, enhance community development initiatives, leading to improved quality of life. This committee is the legislative and regulatory advocate for businesses at the local, state, and federal levels. The Committee reviews legislation, supports pro-business policies and actively represents Chamber members.

Meets Second Thursdays (8am-9am). Chair Dukie Valderrama, San Diego Unified Port District

Executive CommitteeThe National City Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee maintains oversight of the Chamber’s finances, execution of Chamber Policies, member services, products and programs, and oversees the performance of the chief executive officer.

Meets Second Fridays (11am-12pm). Chairman: John Snyder, EDCO Disposal Corp.

Special Events CommitteesThe Special Event Committees of the National City Chamber of Commerce are tasked with organizing the Chamber’s annual events including Automobile Heritage Day, Career Pathways Job Fair, Golf Tournament, Salute to Navy Luncheon, Mariachi Festival and Competition, and the Annual Inauguration and Awards Dinner.

Board Meetings Held third Tuesdays (8am-9:30am)

Chamber Conference Room & Courtyard

If you are interested in using the National City Chamber Conference Room or Courtyard for your business meeting, workshops, or private reception please contact the National City Chamber office at (619) 477-9339 or by email at [email protected]. Special rates apply to Chamber members.

The NCCC Conference Room hosts:• 100 person capacity/36 with conference table set-up• Display screen • Projector• White boards• Professional conference table and seating • Available on weekdays and weekends• Wifi

National City Chamber of Commerce Winter Newsletter 2014

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