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Temecula Valley Chamber at State Capitol Promoting Priorities The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce met in Sacramento at the State Capitol with four area state legislators that represent the Southwest California region. The Chamber, along with its regional business advocacy coalition, the Southwest California Legislative Council, discussed legislative priorities such as workplace flexibility, lifting regulations on businesses, and transportation infrastructure investments. The Chamber urged legislators to continue supporting the business community throughout the region. “We are very lucky to have business friendly legislators in Sacramento who take the time to listen to our priorities and show great support for the wide range of business related issues in our region,” stated Alice Sullivan, President and CEO of the Chamber. “They listened to our concerns and ideas and we all discussed opportunities for possible partnerships on legislation that will have a positive impact on our business community,” continued Sullivan. The Chamber met with Assembly Members Kevin Jeffries and John J. Benoit along with State Senator Dennis Hollingsworth and staff members from State Senator Jim Battin’s office. The Chamber also discussed its positions on over 25 different pieces of legislation that it is tracking in 2008, including other transportation related issues and the continuing need for further workers’ compensation reforms. The trip concluded with a The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the Growth Options for the 21st Century (Go21), a non-profit, grassroots organization dedicated to finding solutions to our nation’s increasing freight transportation needs. One such solution is a pair of federally proposed new laws called the Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act (FRICEA). The FRICEA legislation (S. 1125 and H.R. 2116) would be a significant step in the right direction to ensure railways achieve a more equal footing to our highways and waterborne modes of transportation. “The FRICEA places a spotlight on the need for expanding our current rail system and allows for greater rail access in order to move goods more efficiently and help reduce truck traffic on our Southwest California freeways,” stated Alice Sullivan, President/CEO of the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce. “These federal pieces of legislation will also provide incentives to businesses to invest in new freight rail infrastructure which will ultimately expand rail capacity and lead to more grade separations throughout our region, Sullivan continued. The use of all submission is at the discretion of the TVCC staff. Submissions may be edited for content and length. No releases promoting events will be run. To promote an event, an ad must be purchased. Releases should be newsworthy and interesting to the TVCC Membership as a whole. Policy Guidelines for Editorial Content The editorial content goal for the Temecula Today is to be succinct and business focused. Articles are accepted from members and should not exceed 400 words. Any article that exceeds 400 words is subject to editing by the editorial staff, or may be presented as a two part series. Articles and headlines may be edited for content, style and language. Sub headings may be added for clarification. While members are encouraged to write about their expertise, articles may not advertise, promote or solicit for the submitting company. Specific company names are not to be used is the content of the article unless it is deemed materials and necessary by the Editor. We encourage the submission of pictures that enhance the article. Pictures will be printed depending upon space or at the discretion of the Editor. Sources cited within the article should be clearly noted when appropriate either via footnote or explanation within the article. Acceptance of an article does not guarantee its printing. p4 Temecula Today | July 2008 breakfast and speech by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. The Chamber also values the role that its business community plays in impacting change in Sacramento. Businesses can participate in letter writing campaigns through the advocacy based Web site, www.SouthwestCA.biz. Businesses can also sign up for a legislative eALERT that the Chamber emails to its members to take action on important issues. All current positions are on the Chamber’s advocacy website and are available for reviewing and submitting letters. Log on to www.SouthwestCA.biz for more information and how you can participate in the advocacy efforts of the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce. Temecula Valley Chamber Works to Decrease Truck Traffic on Our Freeways The Southwest California region is under the burden of increased freight truck traffic that allows our highways to crumble and become overburdened. These trucks, as most states and regions understand, lengthen commute times, frequently endangering other highway passengers, and add unnecessary pollutants to the environment, as well as reducing the air quality in the region. Railroads have proven to be safer and cleaner. The Chamber believes it is important for elected officials to enact policies that will save taxpayers’ money, increase opportunities for economic development within our communities, improve our air quality, build a more efficient transportation system, and reduce our dependence on oil. No time will be better than the present to support the FRICEA. Goods movement is expected to grow rapidly while the current transportation infrastructure is deteriorating and insufficient to handle additional loads. Log on to www.SouthwestCA.biz for more information and how you can participate in the advocacy efforts of the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce. Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce Revised Newsletter Content Policy To Better Serve Our Members the TVCC is Implementing a New Policy Effective August Edition 2008 All editorial content is printed at the discretion of the Editor. All decisions of the Editor are considered final. Articles from members or other outside sources will be labeled to indicate the source of the information and the author’s credentials. An article printed from outside sources does not constitute an endorsement of the product or information. Due to space constraints, events listed in the calendar portion of the Temecula Today will be restricted to Chamber events only. Advertising Policy Advertising is accepted from outside sources and will be billed at current advertising rates. The printing of an advertisement does not constitute endorsement of a product or information. The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce reserves the right to refuse an advertisement deemed unsuitable for the publication. Corrections and Clarifications We are committed to quickly correcting any factual errors or errors in interpretation. Editorial staff members will address any errors brought to their attention and make an appropriate correction as soon as possible. This includes misspellings as well as factual or information errors identified in archival articles after they have been published. The goal is to correct all content so no errors remain in our permanent archive. We also will provide clarifications in cases where, in our judgment, the wording or the headline on an article may lead to misinterpretation.
From left to right: Justin Medof, Olivia Biswas, Kyle Perugini, Ashton Savage, Cody Kosycarz, Carlie Baird, Ritesh Gupta, Hannah Boggeln, Jesse Gomez, Marissa Hastings, Founder Sally Myers and Chair Roxanne Petteway. Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce Student of the Year The 16th Annual Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce Student of the Year Luncheon was held on Monday, June 10, 2008 at Sizzler Restaurant. During the luncheon, ten students and their families were honored for their hard work and perseverance. During the past school year the recognized students were chosen as student of the month. 100 students were recognized throughout the school year. Each Student of the month was asked to submit an application to the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce showcasing their accomplishments for the past school year. The Student of the Year award honors outstanding students who demonstrate leadership, dedication and an admirable strength. Applications were scored by a task force. Scores were based on the students’ academic honors and awards, community service, athletics and activities, and career and work experience. Each student received a $1,200 scholarship. The 2008 Students of the Year are: Jesse Gomez – Chaparral High School Marissa Hastings – Chaparral High School Ritesh Gupta – Great Oak High School Hannah Boggeln – Great Oak High School Carlie Baird – Linfield Christian High School Cody Kosycarz – Linfield Christian High School Kyle Perugini –Rancho Vista High School Ashton Savage – Rancho Vista High School Justin Medof – Temecula Valley High School Olivia Biswas – Temecula Valley High School The Student of the Year Luncheon would not be possible without the many sponsors that contribute to the program. The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the sponsors for seeing the importance of education and the community. The 2008 Student of the Year Lunch Sponsors were: Altura Credit Union California State University San Marcos CR & R Recycling & Refuse Service PHS - Professional Hospital Supply Student of the Year Gift Sponsors were: Costco M & M Tire Center Nash Dental Care Rosa’s Cantina The Promenade In Temecula The Student of the Year Scholarship Sponsors were: 1st Centennial Bank Arrowhead Credit Union BetterWorld Together Foundation Granite Construction Grubb & Ellis/WestMar Commercial Brokerage, Inc. Mission Oaks National Bank Pacific Western Bank Paradise Chevrolet Cadillac The Promenade In Temecula USA Federal Credit Union Toyota of Temecula Valley The Chamber would also like to thank the sponsors that contribute to the monthly Student of the Month luncheons. It is with your generous support that the program has continued for 16 years. The 2007/2008 Student of the Month Lunch Sponsors were: Bank of America California Coast Credit Union EDGE Development Granite Construction Grubb & Ellis/WestMar Commercial Brokerage, Inc. M & M Tire Center North Island Credit Union Paradise Chevrolet Cadillac Rancho Ford Lincoln Mercury Ryland Homes of California Sizzler/BMW Management Stadium Pizza Southern California Edison Temecula Noon Rotary Temecula Valley Optometry The Garrett Group, LLC Toyota of Temecula Valley Visterra Credit Union USA Federal Credit Union Wells Fargo Bank – Ynez Wells Fargo Bank – Butterfield Station 2007/2008 Student of the Month Gift Sponsors were: Applebee’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill Brunswick Cal Oaks Bowl California Coast Credit Union Carls Jr. Castle Amusement Park Chick-Fil-A In-N-Out Burger La Masters of Fine Jewelry Lake Elsinore Baseball McDonald’s Mt. San Jacinto College Mulligans Family Fun Center Richie’s Real American Diner Rosa’s Cantina Robinson Printing Signature Farms Sizzler Restaurant Stadium Pizza Temeku Cinemas Temecula Valley Optometry Trevi Entertainment Center The Promenade In Temecula A special thank you to the media sponsors for assisting in promoting this event. The 2007/2008 Media Sponsors were: The Californian City of Temecula CR & R Recycling & Refuse Service Group One Productions Entertainment Roundup The Press-Enterprise Temecula Valley Unified School District Time Warner Cable Valley News The Chamber would like to thank Sally Myers and Roxanne Petteway for their commitment and dedication to the Student of the Month program. For more information about the Student of the Month Program, please contact Jennifer Cloud at (951) 676-5090 or jennifer@temecula.org. Temecula Today | July 2008 p5
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