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OfficersChairman of the Board: Jeff Kurtz, Promenade Temecula First Vice Chairman of the Board: Jerry Konchar, Pechanga Development Corporation Second Vice Chairman of the Board: Lori Marruffo, Virtual Outsourcing SolutionsTreasurer: Leslie Doherty, Leslie Doherty CPASecretary: Janet Scott, iMortgage

DirectorsTony Berardino, Cornerstone E & S ServicesBrian Connors, Southwest Healthcare SystemTom DeMott, Temecula Creek InnLouEllen Ficke, Commerce Bank of Temecula ValleyKimberly Freize-Uhler, Clear Blue PromotionsJann Gentry, Gentry StudiosJeremy Goldman, Southern California EdisonKim Kelliher, The Grapeline Wine Country ShuttleShane Lesovsky, Temecula Valley CommunicationsSuzanne Lingold, California State University San MarcosCrystal Magon, South Coast Winery Resort & SpaTammy Marine, Habitat for Humanity Inland ValleyPaul Nolta, Inland Empire Small Business Development Resource CenterJeff Powell, Abbott VascularRick Rawson, Loma Linda University Medical Center, Murrieta Janese M. Reyes, Community Little BookRobert Rosenstein, The Law Offices of Rosenstein & Hitzeman, AAPLC Al Rubio, DCH Auto Group TemeculaJackie Steed, Sunset One Escrow

Management TeamAlice Sullivan, President CEO Laura Turnbow, Chief Operations OfficerKatie Cook, Membership Director Tiffany Clark, Membership Coordinator/VYP DirectorEmily Pulley, Communications Director Jennifer Cloud, Special Events Director Brooke Nunn, Special Events CoordinatorJeanette Kristensen, Resource Coordinator Lynn Collett, Resource Coordinator

CommitteesSWC LEGISLATIVE COUNCILChair — Alex Braicoviah, CR&RConsultant — Gene Wunderlich MEMBERSHIP SERVICESChair — Roger Kaman, Your Fit CitySC MANUFACTURING COUNCILChair — Jeff Powell & Jim Oesterling, Abbott VascularVYPChair-Kaelan Sutherland, Sutherland Networks

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Back in the old days, before the turn of the century, a (very) loosely organized agglomeration of political hacks, prognosticators and pundits known collectively as the ‘Joint Government Action Committee’, would gather once a month to talk about the political landscape, local, state and national. Folks would bring a bag lunch and most of the ‘action’ consisted of bemoaning the state of the state. What could be done about all the bad bills coming out of Sacramento that were costing local businesses jobs and revenue? Better yet, what could be done to influence legislators to pass good bills, bills that might actually help local businesses, bills that might reduce taxes or regulations, promote hiring and growth.

At that time the California Chamber of Commerce was not the political powerhouse it is today and local Chambers were even less politically involved - partly because they perceived themselves as a business organization not a political one, and partly because they didn’t want to run afoul of local electeds, biting the hand that (sometimes) feeds them, as it were.

But by the early 2000’s Chambers started to realize that legislative advocacy could be as important to their members as networking mixers, maybe more so in some ways. About the same time the Government Action Committee meetings started getting more focused, reaching out to local legislators to see what could be done and working more closely with local Chambers to see what issues their members were most concerned about.

In 2003/2004 we heard about a young fellow by the name of Shaun Lumachi who had started an advocacy coalition at the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce and was promoting the concept to other

Chambers in the area. Lumachi met with local Chamber leaders and the Government Action Committee to explain his program and advocacy goals. At about the same time CalChamber started stepping up their own advocacy program adding lobbyists and analysts, putting money where their mouth was and encouraging greater involvement at the local level. The timing was propitious.

Displaying both courage and perspicacity, the Temecula Valley Chamber, the Murrieta Chamber and the Lake Elsinore Valley Chamber formed a unique regional coalition which they dubbed the Southwest California Legislative Council, and hired Mr. Lumachi as legislative consultant to provide direction and support. Gene Wunderlich chaired the Council the first year followed by political powerhouses like Joan Sparkman, Dennis Frank, Roger Ziemer, Alex Braicovich and Greg Morrison. Following the untimely death of Mr. Lumachi in 2011, the Council determined to carry on the work he had started with Wunderlich serving as legislative consultant to the Council since 2012.

From its founding membership, the SWCLC has expanded to include the Wildomar Chamber, the Menifee Valley Chamber and next year will include the Perris Valley Chamber, adding scope and breadth to the coalition. Directors on the 18 member Council represent a cross section of regional businesses from banking and construction to utilities, education and retail. As a result, over 3,000 local employers representing nearly 30,000 local jobs now have a voice in Sacramento. The Council has further extended its reach by forming coalitions with other groups to address singular issues - groups like Western Municipal Water District, the California League of Cities, the California Association of Realtors and the U.S. and California Chambers of Commerce.

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The SWCLC meets monthly to adopt positions on issues that impact our members. We routinely communicate our position to the author of a bill, the committee where it will be heard, and our local legislators encouraging them to work with us on issues important to our members and their constituents. The Council publishes a year-end report card holding our legislators accountable for their vote record. We are pleased that most of our local legislators have supported or opposed the same bills the Council has for most of the past decade. We need to replace legislators in other areas of the state before we can truly start to rack up sustainable progress in Sacramento and other Chamber/business partnerships will need to form in order to affect that positive change.

The Council recently published recommended positions on the ballot initiatives you will see in November, and our annual Legislative Report Card will be compiled by the end of this month. The Council will be back in regular session starting in January on the 3rd Monday of each month at the Realtor House on Jefferson Avenue. 2015 marks the beginning of a new 2 year legislative cycle in Sacramento which will no doubt produce a plethora of job-killing bills. We would welcome your participation and opinion as we enter our tenth year of advocacy for Southwest California businesses.

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Evaero Corporation38977 Sky Canyon Drive, Ste. 100, Murrieta

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Corner Bakery Café32435 Temecula Parkway, Temecula

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Golden China-America Design (GCAD)43218 Business Park Drive, Ste. 201B, Tem-

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JDS Video & Media Productions, Inc. / JDS Actors Studio / JDS Creative Academy 28069 Diaz Rd Ste. D & E, Temecula

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Greg Vogel Photography(951) 691-7073

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Alcom Business Solutions34862 Monte Vista Drive, #107Wildomar, CA 92595www.AlcomBizSolutions.com

AM Interiors6814 Glacier DriveRiverside, CA 92506(951) 529-4200

Bank of America27555 Ynez Road, Ste. 110Temecula, CA 92591http://sbbankers.bankofamerica.com/jessica.h_smith

Camp Bow Wow 42192 Sarah WayTemecula, CA 92590www.CampBowWow.com/us/ca/Temecula

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D’s NutsTemecula, CA 92591www.BuyOurNuts.com

Danmar Insurance Services, Inc.1 Ridegate Drive, Ste. 200Temecula, CA 92590www.DanmarIns.com Do It Yourselfie Photo Booths & Social Media KiosksMurrieta, CA 92562www.DoItYourselfieBooths.com DynamiCard, Inc.332 S Juniper Street, #108Escondido, CA 92025www.DynamiCard.com ERA Donahoe Realty27232 Via Industria, Ste. ATemecula, CA 92590www.ERADonahoe.com

Event Massage ServicesTemecula, CA 92592www.EventMassageServices.com

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First Bank30679 Temecula ParkwayTemecula, CA 92592www.FirstBanks.com

Glenda Palmer Interior DesignTemecula, CA 92592www.GlendaPalmerDesignStudio.com Golden China-America Design (GCAD)43218 Business Park Drive, Ste. 201BTemecula, CA 92590www.gcad.us

Greenpath Funding30589 Temecula ParkwayTemecula, CA 92592www.PatWhitney.com

Greg Vogel PhotographyTemecula, CA 92591www.GregVogelPhotography.com

Hairdo or Dye42030 Main Street, Unit #CTemecula, CA 92590(949) 584-5052

Hamilton Jones Global Business ConnectionsTemecula, CA 92592www.HmiltonJones.com

HBowser Investments, Inc.Temecula, CA 92591www.HeidiBowser.com

Henderson Medical Billing Solutions LLC39252 Winchester Road, Ste. 107-280Murrieta, CA 92563www.HendersonMBS.com

JDS Creative Academy28069 Diaz Road, Ste. ETemecula, CA 92590www.JDSCreativeAcademy.com

Juice Plus + Tower Garden by Juice PlusMurrieta, CA 92563www.Hicks.JuicePlus.com

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National Fire Protection Test & Inspect, Inc.42030 Avenida Alvarado, Ste. BTemecula, CA 92590www.nfpti.com

Newman Tax & Resolution, Inc.32605 Temecula Parkway, Ste. 312Temecula, CA 92592www.NewmanTax.com Oak Springs Ranch24055 Clinton Keith RoadWildomar, CA 92595www.OakSpringsLiving.com

Old Harbor Insurance Services43015 Blackdeer Loop, Ste. 201Temecula, CA 92590www.OldHarborIns.com The Paint Barrel39628 Winchester Road, Ste. FTemecula, CA 92591www.ThePaintBarrel.com

PASH Skin Studio26439 Ynez Road, Studio BTemecula, CA 92591www.PashSkin.com Patrol Masters, Inc.28441 Rancho California Road, #105Temecula, CA 92590www.PatrolMasters.com Paul Davis Emergency Services of Temecula26111 Ynez Road, B26Temecula, CA 92591www.PDTemecula.com

Premier Healthcare ServiceOne Better World Circle, Ste. 120Temecula, CA 92590www.Premier-HomeHealth.com ReputationBiz31915 Rancho California Road, #200236Temecula, CA 92591www.ReputationBiz.com

Riverside Convention Center3637 Fifth StreetRiverside, CA 92501www.RiversideCVB.com

RTN Development28465 Old Town Front Street, Ste. 311Temecula, CA 92590www.RTNDevelopment.com

Annie ShoemakerTemecula, CA 92591(720) 635-1994

Simply Classy, LLCTemecula, CA 92591www.SimplyClassy.us

Skaja, Daniels Lister and Permito32605 Temecula Parkway, Ste. 312Temecula, CA 92592(951) 302-5220www.sdlplaw.com

South Coast Air Quality Management District21865 Copley DriveDiamond Bar, CA 91765www.aqmd.gov Thomas Edward Salon & Day Bar42072 5th Street, Ste. 204Temecula, CA 92590(951) 526-6337

Unique Solutions MSP, Inc.Nathan Clark31805 Temecula Parkway #248Temecula, CA 92592www.UniqueSolutions.us

Workout AnytimeDamon Story31789 Temecula Parkway, #3Temecula, CA 92592www.WorkoutAnytime.com Zagara Italian EateryRiccardo Mannoia41789 Nicole Lane, B-1Temecula, CA 92591www.ZagaraTemecula.com

Zeus Technology Solutions41197 Golden Gate Circle, Ste. 204Murrieta, CA 92562www.ZeusTS.com

5 Star BrandACC Temecula Home LoansAffordable Window CoveringsAlexander Pacific Electrical ContractorsAmeresco SolarAmerican Pacific MortgageAmerican SaverAppleOne Employment ServicesArthritis Foundation, SD OfficeAspe Inc.Barney’s Tire & WheelBarragan Corp InternationalBig Fogg, Inc.Birth Choice of TemeculaBNI Temecula #1Bob’s Canvas, Inc.Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest CountyBroken Yolk Cafe, TheCalvary Chapel of Temecula ValleyCarmike CinemasCC & Company, Inc.Century 21 WrightChicago Title EscrowColdwell Banker Commercial-

Sudweeks GroupComputer Alert Systems, IncCongressman Duncan D. Hunter, 50th DistrictCornerstone E&S Insurance ServicesCT WestCyclemania/Temecula Velo/Temecula Valley CenturyD.L. Phares & AssociatesDan Henderson’s Athletic Fitness CenterDavid R. Powers, DDSDiane L. Anderson, D.D.S.Diaz Super StorageDowns EnergyEpic RollertainmentEsther N. Phahla, CPA, A Professional CorporationFaith Quality Auto BodyFitness TogetherGrand Canyon UniversityGraybill Medical GroupHeiller Construction, Inc.Hospice of the ValleysHumana, Inc.Hunter Steakhouse

Inland Valley Surgery CenterInn at Europa VillageInternational RectifierJersey Mike’s SubsKeck Insurance AgencyKey Resource Project Management Training Solutions, Inc.Koch Heating & Air Conditioning Inc.Lexus of RiversideLonnie Smith Construction, Inc.Lorenz Fiduciary ServicesMargarita Summit ApartmentsMedifast Weight Control CentersMerdian PayrollMurrieta Auto CollisionMurrieta VIP FloristMurrieta-Temecula Property ManagersMy Girl! Friday ServicesNational Van Lines AgentOak Park Executive SuitesPalumbo Family Vineyard & WineryPeltzer FarmsPortofino ApartmentsPROCRAFTProject Touch

Rancho Family Medical GroupRancho Reprographics, Inc.RedRock Real Estate, A Real Estate CompanyReid & Hellyer, A Professional CorporationRichie’s Real American DinerSafe Alternatives For Everyone, Inc.Sauer & Wagner, LLPSizzler / BMW MgmtSmith, Marion & Co., LLPSouth County Pest ControlSouthern California Telephone CompanySouthwest California PageantsState Farm Insurance - Richard LaweStater Bros. Market (Temecula Parkway)Stater Bros. Market (Benton Road)StifelStromsoe Insurance AgencySweat Cardio & YogaTemecula Catalina Island Masonic Lodge #524Temecula Dollars for ScholarsTemecula Olive Oil Company

Temecula Valley Chiropractic & AcupunctureThe Creative BarThe Mobile App BrigadeThe Zucker Law Firm - A Professional CorporationTrattoria ToscanaTusker International & Surplus MetalsTVSA Hawks CompetitiveUnion Bank of CaliforniaUnited Way of the Inland ValleysUniversity of Redlands, School of BusinessVirtual Outsourcing SolutionsVisit Temecula ValleyWalmart - Temecula ParkwayWest Coast Flooring CenterWestel Communications, Inc.WestMar Property Management, Inc.Wiens Family CellarsWong Johnson & AssociatesXtreme Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.

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The Southwest California Legislative Council is a coalition of the Temecula Valley, Murrieta, Lake Elsinore Valley, Menifee and Wildomar Chambers of Commerce.

The Council has adopted the following positions for the November 2014 ballot initiatives:

• Proposition1:$7.12billionwaterbond. SUPPORT Title: Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014.

• Proposition2:StateBudget.BudgetStabilizationAccount. OPPOSE Title: Rainy Day Budget Stabilization Fund Act.

• Proposition45:HealthcareInsurance.RateChanges. OPPOSE Title: Public Notice Required for Insurance Company Rates Initiative.

• Proposition46:MedicalMalpracticeLawsuitsCap OPPOSE Title: Drug and Alcohol Testing of Doctors. Medical Negligence Lawsuits.

• Proposition47:ReducesPenaltiesforSomeCrimesInitiativeOPPOSE Title: Criminal Sentences. Misdemeanor Penalties. Initiative Statute.

• Proposition48:IndianGamingCompactsNOT BUSINESS RELATED Title: Indian Gaming Compacts. Referendum.

• PropositionAA:MountSanJacintoCollegeBondMeasureSUPPORT

• PropositionBB:MurrietaValleyUnified SUPPORTSchool District Bond Measure

For a more detailed review please visit: http://www.slideshare.net/genewunderlich/2014-ballot-propositions-expanded

2014 STRATEGIC INITIATIVES B U D G E T & T A X R E F O R M / J O B C R E A T I O N A N D R E T E N T I O N / H E A L T H C A R E / I N F R A S T R U C T U R E & T H E E N V I R O N M E N T

C H A M B E R C A L E N D A R D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 4Thursday, December 48:00-9:00am- Ambassador Training4:00-5:30pm- Open House

Friday, December 58:00-9:30am- Coffee Connection

Tuesday, December 912:00-1:30pm- Business Encounter @ TVCC

Wednesday, December 108:00-9:00am- Membership Committee Meeting @ TVCC5:00-7:30pm- Member Appreciation Night & Annual Meeting @ Pechanga Resort & Casino

Thursday, December 119:00am, 12:00pm, 3:00pm- City Walk @ TVCC

Tuesday, December 1611:30am-12:30pm- Ambassador Holiday Luncheon

Thursday, December 187:30-9:00am-TVCC Board Meeting5:30pm- VYP Mixer

Wednesday, December 24Christmas Eve! Office Closed ½ day

Thursday, December 25Christmas Day! Office Closed

Wednesday, December 31New Year’s Eve! Office Closed ½ day

C H A M B E R C A L E N D A R N O V E M B E R 2 0 1 4Tuesday, November 412:00pm-1:30pm- Power Networking Workshop @TVCC

Friday, November 78:00-9:30am- Coffee Connection4:00pm Glow Ball Golf Tournament @ Temecula Creek Inn

Tuesday, November 11Veterans Day Office Closed

Wednesday, November 128:00-9:00am- Membership Committee Meeting @ TVCC12:00-1:30pm- VYP Speed Networking @ TVCC

Thursday, November 139:00am, 12:00pm, 3:00pm- City Walk @ TVCC

Friday, November 149:00-11:00am- Professional Development Series Class 3 “Women in Business” Stylemaker Social Media Secrets @ TVE2

Monday, November 1712:00- Closed Meeting Directors Southwest California Legislative Council

Tuesday, November 189:00-11:00am SBDC workshop, “Open for Business” @ TVCC11:30am- Southwest California Manufacturing Council @ International Rectifier (Manufacturing Companies only please)12:00-1:30pm- Business Encounter @ TVCC

Wednesday, November 195:30-7:30pm- Mixer at Neighborhood Health Care, 41840 Enterprise Circle No., Temecula

Thursday, November 207:30-9:00am-TVCC Board Meeting

Friday, November 219:00-11:00am- Professional Development Series Class 4 “Women in Business” Women in Leadership & Management @ TVE2

Thursday, November 27Thanksgiving Day! Office Closed

Friday, November 28Office Closed

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In the mid-1980’s, citizens of “Rancho California” (a name chosen by land developers) formed an Incorporation Committee headed by A-Z Magnetics President, Les Adam. Residents and businesses wanted to find a way to have a greater say in the way they were governed. They wanted local control. It was too difficult working with Riverside County officials who were far away and spread too thin. They wanted faster police and fire response times, more parks, and better traffic circulation. In 1987, the Committee’s Petition for Incorporation was turned down by the Riverside County Local Area Formation Commission (LAFCO) due to a lack of projected revenue to support the new city government.

After the first petition was rejected, 30 citizens from the areas that were known as Rancho California, Murrieta and Murrieta Hot Springs joined together to form a new City Committee. Enough money and signatures were obtained from citizens of the three communities to seek another shot at cityhood. A new feasibility study was conducted which proved that the larger 87-square mile area could survive on its own financially. Once again, LAFCO, headed by Riverside County Supervisor Walt Abrams, denied incorporation. Not because of a lack of projected income, but because some of the citizens from the areas of Murrieta and Murrieta Hot Springs, including Supervisor Abrams, objected to being part of a city together with Rancho California (now Temecula). It was a rivalry that had preceded cityhood for a number of years.

The committee scaled down the next Petition with a third proposal for a smaller city that was similar to the first one submitted by Les Adam. The new feasibility study showed that projections exceeded revenue requirements. However, LAFCO rejected the Petition because the northern boundary of the proposed city was at Date Street, which the Commission considered a part of Murrieta.

After several meetings with LAFCO, the City Committee pointed out that many of the stores on Jefferson Avenue between Winchester Road and Date Street used “Temecula” as a part of their business name so they should be included in the new boundaries. LAFCO finally agreed that the

Petition for Incorporation could go on the ballot in November of 1989. Residents were asked to vote on the question of incorporation, what the new city would be called, whether council members would be chosen by districts or at large, and the names of the candidates for the first city council were listed. On December 1, 1989, the new city of Temecula was formed. Council Members Peg Moore, Patricia Birdsall, Ron Parks, Sal Munoz and Karel Lindemans were elected to serve at large, 88% voted for cityhood and 80% chose the more historic name “Temecula” rather than “Rancho California” which was a name created by land developers. The founding Council Members chose Ron Parks as the 1st Mayor of the City of Temecula.

The first City Council meetings were held in the Temecula Town Association Building on Pujol Street, which is now known as the Temecula Community Center.

HAPPY 25TH ANNIVERSARY TEMECULA!F O U N D I N G C I V I C L E A D E R S R E M E M B E R T E M E C U L A ’ S L O N G P A T H T O C I T Y H O O D

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TEMECULA VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PRESENTS... C H E R R Y B L O S S O M T I M E - A P R I L 1 0 – 1 6 , 2 0 1 5

Join the annual celebration of the gift of beautiful trees from the people of Japan to the people of the United States. Trip highlights include the National Cherry Blossom Parade, Arlington National Cemetery, tour of Washington D.C., National WWII Memorial, Washington D.C. night illuminated tour, Mount Vernon, Estate of George and Martha Washington, Home of Thomas Jefferson, Colonial Williamsburg and Tavern Dinner. Also included with the trip are 9 meals (5 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 3 dinners).

The cost of the Cherry Blossom Time Tour is $2,266 based on doubleoccupancy. Price includes: Round Trip Air from San Diego Int’l Airport and Hotel Accommodations. Not included in price: Travelers Protection Plan of $150perperson.

ThedeadlinetoregisterisFebruary9,2015.A$250depositisrequiredtoreserve your spot. For detailed trip information or for any questions please contact Brooke Nunn at (951) 676-5090 or [email protected].

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The core of what makes Temecula so special is it’s people and businesses. So many individuals make extraordinary contributions to our community and now it is time to recognize them. The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for Business, Citizen and Service/Charitable Organization of the year to recognize at our annual Awards Gala.

Do you know someone in the business community who makes Temecula a better place to live, work and learn? A business that demonstrates best practices in business sustainability and growth, commitment to employees and a track record of community involvement? An organization that is active in our community with philanthropic activities?

We encourage our members to celebrate the achievements of their fellow business owners and colleagues by nominating them. Nominees will be honored at the 49th Annual Awards Gala on February 21, 2015 at Pechanga Resort & Casino.

N O M I N A T I O N D E A D L I N E I S M O N D A Y , N O V E M B E R 3 , 2 0 1 4 .

Please submit all nominations to the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce Special Events Department. For questions, please call (951) 676-5090.

P R O M O T E Y O U R B U S I N E S S A T T H E 2 0 1 5 A W A R D S G A L A S I L E N T A U C T I O N !

The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce Awards Gala is the party of the year! Join us as we offer the opportunity to promote your business by contributing a product or gift certificate to the Silent Auction packages. Your company will receive recognition in the Silent Auction Program and your business name will be displayed in the Silent Auction area. This event is always a sell-out with over 500 guests in attendance and is a great opportunity to advertise to new customers. The funds raised from this event support the programs and services the Chamber offers to sustain and market the business community. If you would like to participate please contact the Chamber at (951) 676-5090.

49TH ANNUAL AWARDS GALAS A T U R D A Y , F E B R U A R Y 2 1 , 2 0 1 5 M A K E Y O U R N O M I N A T I O N S N O W !



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Jennifer studied Finance at Louisiana State University. She serves as Provident Bank’s Vice President Business Manager as well as Vice President of Treasury Management.

Her community involvement includes; Ambassador for the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce, Board of Director for the Temecula Valley

Education Foundation and the Executive Director for Breaking Records for Charities. In addition, Jennifer spends her time serving on the Education and Civic Committees for the Valley Young Professionals. In Jennifer’s spare time she enjoys playing indoor soccer and cooking. Jennifer is a firm believer in serving her clients, her community and all the members who call it home.

Shayna Moreno with Cover Story Communications

Shayna is the Account Coordinator at Cover Story Communications, a public relations, social media and visual communications agency specializing in the promotion of home and lifestyle products and services. “Cover Story Communications is an agency that not only fosters a collaborative and creative work environment, but one that truly invests in and cares about its employees and clients. Never before have I worked at an agency where my ideas were able to take off and actually

come to fruition – it’s such a great feeling! Danielle, the founder of Cover Story, is a gem and is fully dedicated to everything she does. I am so lucky to not only have a great boss but also a fabulous mentor. It is also with Danielle’s encouragement I am a member of VYP and loving it! The Cornhole Tournament in September was so much fun and I loved getting to know more young professionals in the area,” said Moreno. www.CoverStoryCom.com

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