January 2023
Business Connection Newsletter

Calendar of Events Import

New Member Orientation
01/06/2023
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM PST
Antelope Valley Chambers of Commerce
554 W. Lancaster Blvd
Lancaster, CA 93534

Monthly Chamber Luncheon - Bring in the New year with a Toast to Unity!
01/11/2023
11:30 AM - 01:00 PM PST
Hilton Garden Inn
1309 W Rancho Vista Blvd
Palmdale, CA 93551

12 Steps for Launching Your Business
01/14/2023
11:00 AM - 02:00 PM PST
Antelope Valley Chambers of Commerce
554 W. Lancaster Blvd
Lancaster, CA 93534

MomsHouse Remember Garden
01/14/2023
11:30 AM - 01:30 PM PST
Lancaster Community Center
44611 Yucca Avenue
Lancaster, CA 93534

Free breakfast for Veterans
01/20/2023
08:00 AM - 10:00 AM PST
The Havens Antelope Valley
43051 15th St W
Lancaster, CA 93534

Bring in the New Year with Casa Amazona - A Monthly Chamber Mixer
01/20/2023
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM PST
Casa Amazona
2771 W Avenue L
Lancaster, CA 93536

Fairfield Inn & Suites Lancaster Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
01/25/2023
03:00 PM - 08:00 PM PST
Fairfield Inn & Suites Lancaster
43919 20th St W
Lancaster, CA 93536

MomsHouse Remember Garden
01/25/2023
05:00 PM - 06:30 PM PST
Lancaster Community Center
44611 Yucca Avenue
Lancaster, CA 93534

Ambassador of the AV Chambers Meeting
01/25/2023
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM PST
Antelope Valley Chambers of Commerce
554 W. Lancaster Blvd
Lancaster, CA 93534

Business for Breakfast - Sponsored by SourceOne Payroll
01/26/2023
07:00 AM - 08:30 AM PST
Hilton Garden Inn
1309 W Rancho Vista Blvd
Palmdale, CA 93551

Antelope Valley Chambers of Commerce - Palmdale Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening
01/27/2023
02:00 PM - 04:00 PM PST
Antelope Valley Chambers of Commerce - Palmdale
943 E Palmdale Blvd
Palmdale, CA 93550

Member Import

New York Life
Benjamin Berk
bdberk@ft.newyorklife.com
Join Date: 12/02/2022

Hummingbird Haven, Inc.
Kimberly Habi
Website
kim@hummingbirdhaven.org
Join Date: 12/10/2022

AV Sparkling Cans
Seth Hilliard
Website
avsparklingcans@gmail.com
Join Date: 12/11/2022

Quick Quack Car Wash
John Stanley
Website
johns@dontdrivedirty.com
Join Date: 12/12/2022

Crane Interiors
Cassandra Wagner
Website
cassandra@craneinteriors.com
Join Date: 12/26/2022

CloseOut Luiquidators
Fredovin Ballutay
info@closeoutliquidators.net
Join Date: 12/30/2022
 

Renewed Members: Thank You!

Saint Andrews Abbey
Website
business@valyermo.com
Member Since: 11/10/1996
Renewed On: 12/09/2022

Atkinson & Associates, Inc
George B Atkinson
Website
George@AtkinsonandAssociates.net
Member Since: 09/14/1989
Renewed On: 12/08/2022

State Farm Insurance Robert Ramos Breiner Agency
Robert Breiner
Website
breinerinsurance@gmail.com
Member Since: 04/01/2017
Renewed On: 12/05/2022

Minuteman Press
Peter Castorena
Website
peterc@minutemanpress.com
Member Since: 09/21/2006
Renewed On: 12/01/2022

Antelope Valley Country Club
Karen Cervantes
Website
membership@antelopevalleycountryclub.com
Member Since: 11/23/2021
Renewed On: 12/22/2022

Lancaster Cemetery
Dayle DeBry
Website
lancastercem@verizon.net
Member Since: 11/13/2007
Renewed On: 12/05/2022

Antelope Valley Partners for Health
Michelle Fluke
Website
mkiefer@avph.org
Member Since: 11/11/2007
Renewed On: 12/01/2022

Antelope Valley Chevrolet
Lou Gonzales
Website
lou@avchevy.com
Member Since: 12/10/2010
Renewed On: 12/27/2022

PathPoint
Elizabeth Gorski
Website
elizabeth.gorski@pathpoint.org
Member Since: 08/24/2003
Renewed On: 12/02/2022

George's Cleaners
Monica Grado
Website
georgescleaners@yahoo.com
Member Since: 06/16/1947
Renewed On: 12/13/2022

Big John's Custom Pools & Spas
A J Hampton
bigjohn@bigjohnspools.com
Member Since: 11/02/2018
Renewed On: 12/12/2022

Building Better Children
A J Hampton
Website
ajhampton@earthlink.net
Member Since: 09/10/2019
Renewed On: 12/12/2022

Law Office of Tiffany Heah, APC
Tiffany Heah
Website
tiffany@tiffanyslawfirm.com
Member Since: 08/23/2018
Renewed On: 12/02/2022

INSURICA-Walter Mortensen Insurance
Mark Heyne
Website
Mark.Heyne@INSURICA.com
Member Since: 11/22/1994
Renewed On: 12/19/2022

RB Machining
Bunnie Kegley
Website
rbmachining@rbmachininginc.com
Member Since: 12/11/1998
Renewed On: 12/01/2022

Antelope Valley Family YMCA
Cynthia Lathrop
Website
cynthialathrop@ymcala.org
Member Since: 06/01/1993
Renewed On: 12/01/2022

Eastside Union School District
Joshua Lightle
Website
jlightle@eastsideusd.org
Member Since: 09/14/2011
Renewed On: 12/23/2022

Palm Vista Assisted Living & Memory Care
Stu Montalvo
Website
smontalvo@northstarsl.com
Member Since: 10/25/2021
Renewed On: 12/05/2022

Holiday Inn Express Lancaster
Wendy Movchan
Website
wendy.movchan@interstatehotels.com
Member Since: 10/20/2004
Renewed On: 12/12/2022

Palm Chaparral Apartments
Ariana Nevarez
Website
palmdalechaparral@amcllc.net
Member Since: 08/22/1987
Renewed On: 12/07/2022

John E Peakes Insurance Agency, Inc
John Peakes
johnpeakesjr@peakesinsurance.com
Member Since: 12/17/1996
Renewed On: 12/27/2022

Antelope Valley Transit Authority
James Royal
Website
jroyal@avta.com
Member Since: 08/01/1992
Renewed On: 12/13/2022

Theurer Orthodontics
Michael Theurer
Website
drtortho@earthlink.net
Member Since: 07/01/1988
Renewed On: 12/19/2022

Stater Bros. Markets
Charlotte Wall
Website
charlotte.wall@staterbros.com
Member Since: 09/27/1999
Renewed On: 12/19/2022

Flat Rate Bookkeeping and Taxes, Inc.
Steph Wynne
Website
info@flatratebookkeeping.com
Member Since: 08/03/2021
Renewed On: 12/07/2022
 

Chairman's Corner

Brian Avery



Greetings Fellow Members,

I'd like to wish you all a Happy New Year! 2022 was a year of getting back to business and rebuilding, and I'm hoping 2023 is a year of growth for everyone. I'd like to thank everyone that helped make 2022 a successful year for the Chambers, especially those that contributed to last month's Christmas Parade. With your help and participation, we can continue to grow and improve the Antelope Valley Chambers of Commerce. Here's to a prosperous New Year!   

Cheers!

Brian Avery
Chairman of the Board
2022-23

 

January Luncheon

Join us for our January Luncheon! We will be bringing in the New Year with a Toast to Unity!!

For more information, please visit avchambers.org.
We look forward to seeing you there! Be sure to bring plenty of business cards and a raffle prize!

For easy registration:
Register Here

Sponsor

AV Chambers Christmas Parade 2022

January B4B

Join us for our First B4B of 2023!!
We are looking forward to hearing from SourceOne regarding Workplace Harassment Training, a requirement for businesses!

When: January 26, 2023
Where: Hilton Garden Inn (1309 W Rancho Vista Blvd Palmdale CA 93551)
What Time: 7:00am to 8:30am

Don't forget to register to reserve your spot:
AVChambers.org

AV Chambers December Luncheon

Thank you to our Luncheon Sponsors Run for Grace & Casters Coffee!!!

We were delighted to see everyone and spend time with Our Real Santa & Mrs. Claus and we had special guests, The Palmdale Choir!


Sponsor


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Article of the Month - California Minimum Wage

In 2022, the minimum wage for the state of California increased to $14.00 per hour, this is $6.75 higher than the federal minimum wage, which is almost as much as the federal wage itself, the latest increase moved the California minimum wage to the highest wage out of all 50 states.

Since 2016, California’s minimum wage has been consistently increasing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of between 4-9%. It increased considerably from 2019 to 2022. The minimum wage in California is a little different from most states, as the wage differs depending on the size of the business you are employed by.

On January 1, 2022, the minimum wage for those working at companies with 25 employees or less increased from $13.00 per hour to $14.00 per hour, and for companies that have 26 employees or more, the minimum wage rate increased from $14.00 in 2021 to $15.00 per hour in 2022.

California’s unique minimum wage rule was first implemented in 2017 and will continue to be in place for the foreseeable future. To learn more about workers’ rights, the latest labor laws, and more you can visit the California Labor and Workforce Agency website.

BEEEFT Ribbon Cutting

Congratulations to BEEEFT owner Paul for not only being awarded Palmdale's Small Business of the week but for your beautiful shop and family.
We are so proud to be able to celebrate your Ribbon-cutting today and have you as a part of the AV Chambers of Commerce family. We look forward to seeing many more years of your success.
For all your outdoor gear and guns, shop BEEEFT.

Sponsor

Renue Artistry Salon Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening

Congratulations to Cherie Payne on your Ribbon Cutting at your shop Renue Artistry Salon!


Sponsor

Quick Quack Car Wash Groundbreaking

Congratulations on your groundbreaking event today in Lancaster! We are so excited to add Quick Quack Car Wash to the Antelope Valley Chambers of Commerce family. It was great meeting you all, and we absolutely LOVE Quacky.
Quick Quack Car Wash Coming March 2023!!!
43714 15th St W
Lancaster Ca 93534

Sponsor

AV Chambers Annual Christmas Party

Wow, what a turnout!!! Thank you to everyone who came out for our Christmas Potluck Party. We are eternally grateful for all of your support and commitment to the Antelope Valley Chambers of Commerce. We had an amazing time with wonderful dishes and great raffle prizes! We look forward to 2023 with you all. Thank you to the Palmdale Choir for blessing us with your gift. Thank you to @balloonsbygaddi for the beautiful display for our backdrop.



Interested in doing a Podcast with the Chamber?


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

We Have New Decals!

We are so excited about our New Windows!!! Now you can find us easily on The Blvd!!



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!

 
Antelope Valley Chambers of Commerce New - January 2023