September 2022

New Members: Welcome!

Finance of America - Edgar Ibarra
Website
edibarra@financeofamerica.com

Dignified Home Loans - Justin Sorsabal
Website
justin.sorsabal@dignifiedhomeloans.com

Minnie Maids
Deborah Sylvester-Iboa
dsylvester27@aol.com

Kiwanis Club of Palmdale
Gregory Ramirez
kiwanispalmdale@gmail.com

Care Net Women's Resource Center
Karen Roseberry
Website
director@avcarenet.com

MellowDivine Foods / Eden Ice
Melody Montgomery
EdenIce@MellowDivineFoods.com

New Day Rehab Center Inc
Basem Moussa
Website
Basem@newdayrehabcenters.com

Antelope Valley Chambers of Commerce
Angela Allen
eventscoordinator@avchambers.org

ShopTalk Toastmasters
Mary Oleson
Website
8238@toastmastersclubs.org

Sunhaus Solar
Dylan Guezoumion
dylan@sunhaussolar.com

Paiz Tactical Protection Inc
Juan Paiz
paiztactical@gmail.com

Renewed Members: Thank You!

Beth Knesset Bamidbar
Art Beckerman
Website
officebkb@antelecom.net
Member Since: 07/28/2015

Joshua Memorial Park & Mortuary
Doris Coakley
Website
doris.coakley@dignitymemorial.com
Member Since: 07/27/1976

Waste Management
Ashley Cortes
Website
acortes1@wm.com
Member Since: 07/01/1973

Charles Hoey and Associates
Chuck Hoey
Website
chuck@choeyre.com
Member Since: 05/04/1999

T V Land
Terry Landsiedel
Website
tvlandrealestate@hotmail.com
Member Since: 03/26/1990

ISU Stephen B. Marvin Insurance
Henry Marvin Jr
Website
info@marvinins.com
Member Since: 06/16/1937

VINSA Insurance Associates
John Massari
Website
jmassari@vinsa.us

Vinyl Alley / VooDoo Vinyl
Tony Pinker
Website
tonypinker@sbcglobal.net
Member Since: 06/17/2016

Mission Bank
Carmen Roberts
Website
robertsc@missionbank.com
Member Since: 07/18/2007

California Tile Supply Company
Bryan Stapleton
Website
Bryan@californiatilesupply.net
Member Since: 07/01/1996

Chairman's Corner

Brian Avery



Greetings Fellow Members,

We are entering our second year as the newly merged Antelope Valley Chambers of Commerce and I couldn't be more excited. I'd like to share my gratitude for all the hard work put forth by our Past Chairman of the Board AJ Hampton. AJ did a fantastic job navigating the first year of our new Chamber and I hope to continue on his path, advocating for small and large businesses alike in our great Valley. 

There is much growth on the horizon for our community; more aerospace contracts, more hotel construction, new businesses and so much more. I am excited about all of this growth because it will give our Chamber a chance to do some heavy lifting, working diligently to serve our expanding community. One of my goals as Chairman of the Board is to focus on events that will encourage new members of our community to get out, socialize, and make meaningful connections with the people and businesses of the Antelope Valley.

I look forward to serving you all this coming year. If you haven't yet, please stop by the Chamber Office and say hi to our wonderful staff. We love seeing new faces at our monthly luncheons and Chamber mixers. I look forward to meeting more of our Chamber members and seeing how we can work to better help you and your business. Thank you for your continued support.

Cheers!

Brian Avery
Chairman of the Board
2022-23

Help us Welcome Angela Allen!

Please help us welcome Angela Allen to the team! Angela will be serving as our new Events Coordinator. To reach her, please email eventscoordinator@avchambers.org. 

I grew up in the Antelope Valley and have had the pleasure of serving the Real Estate Community for the past 12 years. I really found a passion in giving back to our community and showing my support to the local small businesses. I became a member of the AV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and served on their board of Directors. I am proud to have the opportunity to continue serving our amazing community with the AV Chambers of Commerce as the new Events Coordinator. I am a firm believer that you get what you give, what better way to give back than to promote, protect, encourage and develop local businesses. 

 

September Luncheon

Join us for our September Luncheon! We are honored to have New Women's Business Center as a table sponsor. This will be a great program featuring new economics for women. For more information, please visit avchambers.org/calendar. We look forward to seeing you there! Be sure to bring plenty of business cards and a raffle prize!

For easy registration:
https://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo_responsive.php?eventid=428632&org_id=LANC
 

Antelope Valley Super Mixer!

We are very excited to be joint hosting the AV Super Mixer alongside the AV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Quartz Hill Chamber of Commerce! Tickets are going quickly. Tickets are available for purchase at the AV Chambers office (554 W Lancaster Blvd) or online via avsupermixer.com. No tickets will be sold at the event! Be sure to get your tickets for an evening full of networking, great food, unique vendors, and much more! 
 
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Sponsor

August B4B

Thank you to everyone who attended our August B4B! We are always so excited to see you all. We would like to thank our B4B Sponsor, Jen & Anthony Bailey from Run for Grace. Thank you for sharing your inspiring and motivational story with all of us. Be sure to check our their website runforgrace.org for more information about their incredible platform. 
 

 
Congratulations to Deborah from Minnie Maids on winning Best Commercial! Our 30-second commercials allow you to tell those in attendance a little bit about what you do. It is a great way to create conversation. 
 

Sponsor

New Directions Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting

We would like to congratulate New Directions on their grand opening & ribbon cutting! We wish you much prosperity and success in the Antelope Valley. 
 



 
New Directions Alcohol & Drug Services
1331 W Ave J Suite 206 Lancaster CA 
661-802-7167

Sponsor

August Luncheon

A big THANK YOU to everyone who attended our August Luncheon! Co-hosted with the AV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, we had a wonderful time celebrating the City of Palmdale's Birthday as well as discussing Palmdale's State of the City. 
 

Minnie Maids Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting

We would like to congratulate Deborah from Minnie Maids on their grand opening and ribbon cutting! We know you will flourish in the Antelope Valley and we wish you much success! 
 
 
Minnie Maids
1617 E Avenue I Lancaster CA 93535
661-429-8307

Interested in doing a Podcast with the Chamber?

Podcasts are a great way to feature your local business! Please feel free to to email us at maria@avchambers.org or give us a call at 661-948-4518 for more information. Listen to our newest episodes on SpotifyApple Podcasts, or on other podcast platforms.

AV Chambers Social Media

Looking for more ways to share your business with the community? We invite you to join the Chamber's "Member-to-Member" private group on Facebook where you will be able to post about your business, your events, and your services. You will also get to see other community businesses and their posts. This is a great opportunity to showcase your business while increasing your social media presence.


Please follow us on Instagram as well so you do not miss out on upcoming events and opportunities to get involved in your community. @avchambersofcommerce

Also, check us out on TikTok @avchambers!

 

A Message from Your Local Kaiser Representative

A Message from Your Local Kaiser Representative:

AV Mental Health Awareness Day


 
Join the You Are Enough Foundation for their Mental Health Awareness Day Walk! This event will take place on October 1st, 2022; beginning at 8:00AM. There will be plenty of community resources, food, music, and vendors. For more information, please visit youareenoughfoundation.org or email info@youareenoughfoundation.org.

Article of the Month: Business News Daily

Adam Uzialko

Here are some challenges, opportunities and resources that California businesses have:

  • You’ll need to navigate a complex set of rules and regulations unique to California.
  • Expect to pay more in taxes and have a higher cost of living than you would in almost any other state.
  • Tap into the right resources to get the help you need and make sure you’re within the law.

How does this economic landscape translate to the fortunes of small businesses throughout the state? What unique challenges do California’s small business owners face despite these strong economic indicators? Business News Daily got in touch with some of the state’s entrepreneurs to find out...
To continue reading: https://www.businessnewsdaily.com/8729-the-state-of-small-business-california.html

New Member Orientation

The Chamber is always very excited to welcome new members! Are you a new member and wondering what perks and benefits the Chamber has to offer? Give our office a call at 661-948-4518 to sign up for New Member Orientation! 
 

Plant 42 Ribbon Cutting

We are so thankful to have been apart of such a special celebration! Congratulations to Plant 42 on their ScriptCenter Pharmacy Ribbon Cutting! We wish you much success in your endeavors. 
 
Antelope Valley Chambers of Commerce - September 2022