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2008 Economic Forecast
Moving Forward
O ver 400 people attended the 2008 Economic Forecast, presented by John Husing,
Ph.D., at Pechanga Resort & Casino on June 26. For a copy of Dr. Husing presentation
or the Temecula City Manager’s presentation, go to www.temecula.org, “Events” then
“Chamber.”
Stay Cool this Summer at The
Yogurt Factory
The Yogurt Factory hosted their grand opening and is looking forward to serving the
many customers they have met. There are over 38 toppings and 10 flavors of yogurt
to choose from daily, with flavors changing frequently to give a varied selection.
Family owned and run, managers/owners Kimberly Calderon and Melanie Hood are
concentrating on excellent customer service and making Yogurt Factory a fun place to
enjoy healthy treats. The Calderon and Hood families are anxious to be of service in the
community too by holding fundraisers and helping out when they can.
Open Monday through Saturday 10:30a.m. – 10p.m., Sunday 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Yogurt
Factory is located in the Rancho Temecula Town Center, 39694 Winchester Rd., Suite A,
Corner of Winchester Rd and Nicolas, Temecula, CA 92591 next to LA Fitness. They can be
reached at 951-506-4242 or TheYogurtFactory@aol.com
Vitalgift Tissue Service
In March 2006, VitalGift Tissue Services, a not-for-profit 501(c) (3) organization, accredited
by the America Association of tissue Banks (AATB) and licensed by the FDA, opened its
doors to meet an ever increasing critical demand. W. Denis Nurmela, CEO of VitalGift made the
decision to start the company after its predecessor Southeast Tissue Alliance, SETA, decided to
close its West Coast Operations and concentrate on the core business in Florida. SETA honored
the wishes of over 800 families in its six year run in California; and once they left the area,
options for donation were drastically limited and for some families the options were removed.
With 20 years of background in surgery services, Denis has witnessed for himself the miracle
of donation and transplantation and hoped that he could be part of offering this gift to more
patients in need.
Tissue donation gives hope to thousands of people with cancer, severe burns, trauma and
other life threatening and life altering diseases and illness. Imagine what this gift can do for a
child in need of a heart valve; for the blind or for patients suffering from trauma or injury. This
selfless and generous donation can help between fifty and one hundred patients in need.
VitalGift Tissue Services has now taken on the mission to provide and expand the options
available to families in Southern California. Without VitalGift, many thousands of tissue
recipients would not receive this vital gift… and hundreds of donor families would not be
afforded the option to exercise their right to donate the gift of life.
If you would like more information about this valuable service, you can visit their offices at
2091 W. Florida Ave., Suite 205 in Hemet. Check out their website at www.vitalgift.org to
learn more. The phone number is (888) 601-GIFT.
Local Firms Join Forces to Offer
Comprehensive Computer Solutions for
Southwest Riverside County
Elite Systems Integrators, Inc., an Escondido-based computer network integrator,
announced a merger with Apples and Jack Rabbits, a Temecula-based computer
services company, offering complementary services.
Elite Systems Integrators, Inc. (ESI) is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and a Microsoft
Small Business Specialist, specializing in network infrastructure and business intelligence
solutions; and Apples and Jack Rabbits, Inc. is Apple Certified, focusing on Macintosh
systems and data recovery. This alliance will provide Southwest Riverside County
with a one-stop shop for computer networking solutions. “We have worked closely over
the last year, making cross-referrals to ensure our respective clients received the best
service possible and this is a natural step to continue giving the first-class service our
clients have come to enjoy” stated Rick Risner, President of ESI.
Michelle Deskin, co-owner of Apples and Jack Rabbits, is pleased to join the ESI team,
proclaiming “My real passion is connecting people. This will allow me to get out of the
office and do what I enjoy most, which is helping people!” Mrs. Deskin will assume the
position of Marketing Coordinator for Riverside County.
“Michelle is a natural born networker and she genuinely wants to help people,” added Mr.
Risner. “She did a marvelous job building up Apples and Jack Rabbits. We couldn’t be
happier to have her on our team.” The transition began June 1st and be completed over
the summer months; and will continue doing business under the ESI brand.
Elite Systems Integrators, Inc. is a leading network integrator to organizations across the
U.S., the United Kingdom, Australia, and Mexico. ESI specializes in offering advanced
networking infrastructure and business intelligence. For more information, visit us at
www.esi-ca.com or call 866.461.1789.
Meritage at Callaway Now Open
Arestaurant rich in tradition and excellence,
Meritage at Callaway perfectly describes
the legacy of Callaway Vineyard & Winery. Since
1969, Callaway has been recognized as a leader
in producing quality wines in the Temecula Valley.
The word “Meritage” is a combination of the words
“merit” meaning “superior quality” and “heritage”
meaning “tradition” and was created as a recognizable name associated with high
quality blended wines. Meritage at Callaway applies this high quality concept of pairing
food and wine to create the perfect dining experience.
Boasting spectacular panoramic vineyard and hillside views, the multi-tiered arbor
terrace offers an outdoor dining experience unparalleled in Temecula wine country.
Executive Chef, Michael Henry, has designed an exciting Tapas menu with a Mediterranean
flare. The cuisine will be based on the “small plate” concept of big flavor and variety,
with menu selections being paired with the best of what Callaway Winery offers. Order
one or several, then enjoy them like the Spanish do – with a glass of wine and a relaxed
attitude!
Meritage at Callaway offers a selection of daily specials, as well as on-site catering for
private events and weddings.
Hailing from coastal New Jersey, Meritage at Callaway’s Executive Chef, Michael Henry,
was lured into the culinary world at age 13, cooking at restaurants along the Jersey Shore.
Michael realized his passion and enthusiasm for food, leading him to Johnson and Wales
University and eventually an apprenticeship in an upscale local Italian restaurant.
At Meritage at Callaway, Michael’s goal is to create diverse, seasonal menus that
accentuate Callaway’s long history of fine Temecula wine. Michael hopes to meld all he
has seen, tasted and experienced into soulful memories for all who dine here.
Join us every Thursday, Friday & Saturday evenings from 5 - 8pm for our Chef’s Wine
& Food Tasting menu or a la carte tapas menu . Reservations suggested for the Chef’s
Tasting Menu. For reservations or more information, please call 951-587-8889 or
www.callawaywinery.com
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