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<strong>July</strong> <strong>2016</strong><br />
THE VALLEY BUSINESS JOURNAL<br />
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STAFF WRITERS/<br />
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS<br />
Gene Wunderlich<br />
Arthur A. Visintin<br />
Ted Saul<br />
Helen M. Ryan<br />
Stefani Laszko<br />
Nicole Albrecht<br />
David Sayen<br />
Julie Ngo<br />
Tracey Papke<br />
Barbara Rubin<br />
Craig Davis<br />
Vickie Becker<br />
Tom Plant<br />
Esther Phahla<br />
Dr. Dennis Petersen<br />
Steve Amante<br />
Jack Brown<br />
Dr. Derek Albrecht<br />
Monique deGroot<br />
Mort Grabel<br />
Jeffery Nickerson<br />
CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS<br />
Cy Rathbun<br />
Todd Montgomery<br />
Kip A. Cothran<br />
Tom Plant<br />
In this issue<br />
To Respond or Not Respond 1<br />
Supervisor Chuck Washington Receives Award 1<br />
Did You forget to Spring Clean Your technology? 1<br />
Fire Season is Early so be Prepared 1<br />
Community and Business News 6-12<br />
The EDC is Shaking Things Up 13<br />
Murrieta Chamber of Commerce Award Nominees 14<br />
Seeing Things Clearly 15<br />
St. John’s University Offers Free Workshop 16<br />
Teachers are Heroes 17<br />
Free Business Classes 19<br />
Funding For Your Business – A New Approach 19<br />
The Individual Need for Disability Insurance 19<br />
TAre You an Employee or an Independent Contractor? 19<br />
<strong>July</strong> ‘16<br />
Will Osteoporosis be our Children’s Epidemic? 21<br />
Smart Snacks for a Busy Lifestyle 22<br />
“ The Man” Pedicure 23<br />
Pneumonia 24<br />
Let Medicare Help You Stop Smoking 24<br />
When is it Time to Consult a Business Attorney? 25<br />
Family Law Update 26<br />
How to Get Your Very Own Agent Q 27<br />
Having Fun Yet? 28<br />
Arts, Dining & Entertainment 29-32<br />
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PHOTO: Cy Rathbun