Greater TehachapiChamber Of Commerce209 E Tehachapi Blvd

P.O. Box 401Tehachapi, CA 93581

661 822-4180Fax 661 822-9036

www.tehachapi.com

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Your Chamber Working For You

Phone Calls142

Office Visitors

184

Referrals

528

Directories

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Maps

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Information Packets

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As the Holiday Season is upon us, we find ourselves reflecting on the past and on you, our members, who have helped to shape our

organization in a most significant way.Because the Support of those we serve is the

foundation of our success, there is no time more fitting to say

“Thank You”and to wish you and your family a

Happy Holiday Season and a New Year filled with peace and prosperity

Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce2014/2015 Board of Directors

and Staff

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CHAMBER OF COMMERCEANNUAL BOARD MEETING

The annual meeting of the Board of Directors of the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce will be held Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at the Chamber Office at 5:30 p.m.

The Tehachapi Business Watch program, like neighborhood watch, focuses on reducing crime and fostering a working relationship between law enforcement and businesses, not only in the city but also in the county area. The Tehachapi Police Department and the Kern County Sheriff’s Department have formed a collaborative effort to reach all businesses in the Greater Tehachapi. Both departments want to foster a strong communication network with our local businesses. Businesses that take an active role will benefit from this program by gaining valuable knowledge of local crime trends, education on crime prevention and crime reporting, and will strengthen their bond with law enforcement.

There are many benefits to be obtained in these efforts, not only by businesses, but by law enforcement, which include learning about certain crimes that have occurred in the community that were not being reported, creating a forum where police can encourage businesses to be vigilant in observing and reporting crime and suspicious activities. It also gives law enforcement an opportunity to educate businesses and their employees on managing emergencies, crime prevention techniques and serving as good witnesses.

It is our goal that the businesses become an informed and aware defense against the criminal element. It is easy to sign up to be a participant in the program. To download the Survey/Registration form click here . Simply fill it out and return it to the Tehachapi Police Department. Information on ways to return it is at the bottom of the form.

Greater Tehachapi Business Watch Program

As in years past, California enacted many new laws that will affect the day-to-day operations, practices and policies of California businesses in 2015.

Some of the new laws, such as mandatory paid sick leave, make significant changes to California’s legal land-scape. Other new laws make changes to different parts of existing law or may only affect employers in specified industries.

CalChamber's free "An Overview of New 2015 Laws Affecting California Employers" white paper identifies some of the noteworthy new laws from the California Legislature, including:

• Mandatory paid sick leave, with penalties for noncompliance.

• New requirement to include training on preventing abusive conduct (such as bullying) as part of mandatory supervisor sexual harassment training.

• Expanded liability for employers who contract for labor.

• Plus, other new laws in key employment areas.

For the complete "An Overview of New 2015 Laws Affecting California Employers click here.

About CalChamber CalChamber is the largest, broad-based business advocate, working at the state and federal levels to influence government actions affecting all California business. As a not-for-profit, we leverage our front-line knowledge of laws and regulations to provide affordable, easy-to-use compliance products and services.

NOTICEPlease note that there is no Chamber

Network Luncheon in December due to the Christmas Holidays

The next Chamber Luncheon will be Tuesday, January 21, 2014.

Congressman McCarthy, Senator Fuller, and Assemblywoman Grove

Mobile Office Hours at the ChamberGovernment Representatives will hold office hours at the Chamber office on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 from 10 to 11 AM. For appointments, contact the following representatives: Congressman McCarthy, Representative Keenan Hochschild, 661-327-3611 Senator Fuller, Representative Romeo Agbalog, 661-323-0443 Assemblywoman Grove, Representative Javier Reyes, 661-395-2995

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Please join us for our Grand Opening

December 11, 2014

3:00 – 5:00 pm

ribbon cutting at 3:30 pm

Hors d'oeuvres, and drinks will be available

Please stop by and see our shop and our natural,

hand made products

GRAND OPENING & Ribbon CuttingTuesday, December 9th at 4pm / Ribbon Cutting at 4:30

FOOD AND RAFFLE

421 N. Green St. STE: A (661) 822-3030

www.primatemotorsports.com facebook.com/primatemotorsports

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Chamber Programs for 2015

The Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce Monthly Network Luncheon is an opportunity to Showcase your Business. Luncheons are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. January through May at Pacinos. June through October (no August luncheon) at Don Juan’s.

Your Network Luncheon Sponsorship includes:

• 2 tickets to the luncheon ($30 value)

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

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

• 3-minute infomercial at the luncheon.

• Exclusive rights to distributing promotional material at each seat.

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

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

2015 Chamber Network Luncheon Sponsorships

At the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce, we value your membership and appreciate your support of the Greater Tehachapi business community. We are also thankful for your continuing help in growing the Chamber. A stronger membership stregthens the Chamber's advocacy on important business issues and development in the business community.Beginning January 1, 2015, members that refer new businesses to join the Chamber will receive a free $25 Business Card Ad*, with a link to your website, in our monthly newsletter. All you need to do is have the new business list your business name in the referred by section on the membership application and once membership dues are paid, we will contact you to schedule your free ad.**

Any questions, please give us a call and we look forward to partnering with you to grow our Chamber.

*Member is responsible for creation of the business card ad.**Ad must be used within 90 days.

Membership Referral Program

Help your Chamber grow!

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ChairpersonTammy Wallace

Country Real Estate

Chair eleCtMarty Pay

Farmers Insurance

treasurerKathy Carey

BVS Properties

past ChairpersonClaudia White

The Loop Newspaper

• DireCtors •Lorraine Berry

Individual

Carl GehrickeTBB

James WallaceWeddings by Reverend Jim

Carolyn WilesTerra-Gen Power, LLC

Ida PerkinsPresident

Heather PardusReceptionist

2014Board of Directors

December Membership Anniversaries26 YearsBright House NetworksColdwell Banker Best RealtyKern Wind Energy Association25 YearsAntelope Valley Board of Trade24 YearsLa Quinta Inn19 YearsPostal ASAP!

10 YearsChamber101.com9 YearsDon's ProTechnology Automotive Repair5 YearsLiberty Tax Service of Tehachapi4 YearsCreative Enviroments/Keith Clow1 YearSunPower Corporation

GREATER TEHACHAPI CHAMBER OF COMMERCECHAIRMAN'S CIRCLE

The Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce is offering an opportunity for our members to enjoy more recognition, visibility and opportunities through our Chairman's Circle. The Chairman’s Circle offers a number of ways to market, advertise and promote your company on a regular consistent basis. The Chairman’s Circle offers four specific packages ranging from $1,000 to $7,000. It

is the Chamber’s goal to help you develop an annual package of benefits that will raise the visibility of your company in the community. By strategically planning your marketing and advertising activities in these areas, you can develop an individual campaign that will deliver bottom line benefits.

Chairman’s Circle members enjoy the convenience of a one-time all-inclusive transaction that insures representation at Chamber events, in its publications and on the Chamber’s website. This is a wonderful way to plan your budget each year. The Chairman’s Circle will not only let you plan for your sponsorships of annual events, but will also avoid those many calls individuals receive to gather support for the Chamber’s many great events.

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

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

NOTICEThe Chamber Office will be closed from

Thursday, December, 25th through

Thursday, January 1st for the holidays and

vacation. Returning on Friday,

January 2nd.

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tehachapi.com working for our members

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

activity last month

Main Directory Search Page Visits

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

454

1,23832

1,1761323

3,021165

Calls Placed to MembersCategory Sponsor Ad

3,6567

On November 3, 2014 the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors presented the Tehachapi Cancer Foundation with a check for $200.00 in memory of our late Chairperson of the Board Tammy Wallace.

Chamber Presentation toTehachapi Cancer Foundation

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November Chamber Mixerhosted by

Gallery n' Gifts - TVAA

Order Your 2015 California Employment Poster

Today!Make sure your business is in compliance. Even if you only have one employee, you can be fined $17,000 for not posting required notices. Our poster includes all notices in one convenient poster.Order yours today!

The 2015 California and Federal Employment Poster will soon be available at the Greater Chamber of Commerce. The price is $55.00 for members and $74.00 for non-members, which includes Poster Protect. Contact the Chamber to reserve your 2015 Employ-ment Poster. Available in English and Spanish.

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Chamber ServiCeSFor Members Only

Mailing Labels Electronic (Excel) Mailing List

$35.00 $50.00

Directory of MembersAvailable to all at No Charge

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

Website Advertising - Members OnlyContact Chamber Office for pricing and options

Employment Posters 2015Members: Non-Members

$55.00 $74.00

Advertising - Members OnlyNewsletter Hotspot Newsletter Card per month per year

$ 35.00 $ 25.00 $200.00

Relocation Packet Insert/per year

$125.00

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

Primate Motorsports Grand Opening 4-6 PMRibbon Cutting 4:30 PM421 N Green St, Ste A

661-822-3030

Celebrity Bartenderfor Charity

Souza Family Vineyard2-5 PM 661-822-9233

Government Reps See page 2 for appt info

City Council Mtg 6 PMClaude L Wells

Education Center

City Council Mtg 6 PMClaude L Wells

Education Center

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Rotary Club Senior Holiday Luncheon 12 PM

St. Malachy Church661-822-5187

Board of Directors MtgChamber Office 5:30 PM

First Friday Art Reception 5-8 PM

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Celebrity Bartenderfor Charity

Souza Family Vineyard2-5 PM 661-822-9233

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Christmas HolidayChamber Office Closed

Chamber Office ClosedFor Vacation

Chamber Office ClosedFor Vacation

Chamber Office ClosedFor Vacation

Chamber Office ClosedFor Vacation

Chamber Office ClosedFor Vacation

Go Green Bunny Healthy Lifestyle Shop

Grand Opening 3-5 PMRibbon Cutting 3:30 PM20733 South St, Unit B

661-750-1563 Santa at the Depot 12-3 PM

Santa at the Depot 12-3 PM

Santa at the Depot 12-3 PMChristmas Parade & Tree

Lighting 5:30 PM

Breakfast with Santa 8-10 AM Jacobsen Middle School

Save the DateThe Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce

Annual Installation and Recognition Galawill be held on Saturday,

January 24, 2015.

Watch for details in the January newsletter.