Imperial Chamber of Commerce
E-News From the Imperial Chamber of Commerce
May 23, 2013
Greetings!
We wish you a happy and safe Memorial Day weekend. As we celebrate with family and friends this weekend, let us reflect on and remember those who have given their lives for this great country. And let us also keep those affected by the recent disaster in Oklahoma  in our thoughts.

"And they who for their country die shall fill an honored grave, for glory lights the soldier's tomb, and beauty weeps the brave."
-Joseph Rodman Drake
 
Chamber News
Ribbon Cutting & Open House
Hosted By: Kenny Strickland, Inc.
June 5, 2013 @ 3 PM - 6:30 PM
121 North 'K' Street
Imperial, CA 92251

Imperial Chamber of Commerce 2013 Annual Dinner

June 13, 2013
Cocktails: 5:30 P.M.
Dinner & Program: 6 PM
Member Resv. $40 | Non-Member Resv.: $50
Table Resv. $350
Sponsorship Opportunities Still Available!
Wine Sponsor: $150 | Table Sponsor: $350
To review our sponsorship form, please CLICK HERE.
Please make your reservations by June 10, 2013.  To reserve your ticket, please call 760-355-1609 or email [email protected].
 
Time Is Running Out! Sign up for the 2013 Freedom Fest Today!
Do you, or a business you know, want to participate as a vendor in the 2013 Freedom Fest? If so, please download the application below.
2013 Freedom Fest Vendor Application-Download

All food vendors must submit their application by June 10, 2013.
All merchandise vendors must submit their application by June 20, 2013.
For more information, or to reserve a booth, please call 760-355-1609 or email [email protected]. The 2013 Freedom Fest will take place on Thursday, July 4, 2013 at the Imperial Valley College Track Field. *PLEASE NOTE: Early and complete applications will be given first priority for booth placement.
Community News
Affordable Health Care Act Seminar: Is Your Company Liable?
Hosted By: Imperial Valley Economic Development Center
Thursday, June 6, 2013
8:30 AM to 1 PM
Farm Credit Services Southwest Ag Center
485 Business Parkway
Imperial, CA 92251
*Continental Breakfast & Lunch to be served.
For more information, or to RSVP, please contact [email protected] or call 760-353-8332.


Memorial Day Services Throughout the Imperial Valley.
Below, please see the list of Memorial Day Services open to the public throughout the Imperial Valley.



Starting from North to South
Brawley, CA @ Riverview Cemetery
Time: 9 AM
4700 Hovley Road
Brawley, CA 92227
Imperial, CA @ Memory Gardens Cemetery
Time: 10:30 AM
US HWY 86
Imperial, CA 92251
El Centro, CA @ Evergreen Cemetery

Time: 9 AM
201 East Gillett Street
El Centro, CA 92243
Calexico, CA @ Mountain View Cemetery

Time: 9 AM
895 Scaroni Road
Calexico, CA 92231

 
Membership News
Thank You To Our Renewing Silver Executive Sponsor!
Alford Distributing Company
Our Vision:Provide the best products, service, and relationships to our retailers, so they can provide their customers with the freshest and highest quality beverages available.
Alford Distributing is a family owned and operated business, started by Irene and Aaron Alford in 1952. The family business was first initiated in downtown El Centro at 441 State Street. In the 1980's the company was relocated to East Main Street in El Centro to accommodate growth and is now in the process of building a state of the art facility that will be completed in the Summer of 2007.
We are the proud distributor of the Anheuser-Busch products including; Budweiser, Bud Light, Bud Select, Michelob Family products, O'Doul's, Bacardi Coolers, Natural Light, Corona, Pacifico, Monster and many others.
Alford is proud to be a sponsor of a many of the major special events in the Imperial Valley, helping foster the quality of life and spirit of community in the Imperial Valley.


Thank You To Our Rejoining Members!
Kenny Strickland, Inc.
Kenny Strickland, Inc. & Hemet Oil Company is dedicated to customer service and product excellence. From diesel fuel to lubricants for your equipment and business, we provide it all. We cover Southern California for all its lubricant and fuel needs. Stop by one of our locations or give us a call today to see the difference.
Kenny Strickland, Inc now carries Quality Valvoline Commercial & Industrial Products to meet the demand of your fleet, industrial applications and more!
  • Valvoline Cummins Premium Blue Diesel Engine Oil
  • Eaton Hydraulic Oils
  • Unitrac Hydraulic Tractor Fluid
  • Premium Gear Oils
  • Heavy Duty Greases
  • and more!

We carry Valvoline products in Bulk, Drums, or Cases. Call today for pricing and delivery information.

*Don't forget to join the Imperial Chamber of Commerce for our special ribbon cutting and open house hosted by Kenny Strickland, Inc. on Wednesday, June 5, 2013! 

 

 

Southern California Gas Company:
Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) has been delivering clean, safe and reliable natural gas to its customers for more than 140 years. It is the nation's largest natural gas distribution utility, providing safe and reliable energy to 20.9 million consumers through 5.8 million meters in more than 500 communities. The company's service territory encompasses approximately 20,000 square miles in diverse terrain throughout Central and Southern California, from Visalia to the Mexican border. SoCalGas is a regulated subsidiary of Sempra Energy* (NYSE: SRE). Sempra Energy, based in San Diego, is a Fortune 500 energy services holding company.

Thank You To Our Renewing Members!
Dynamic Consulting Engineers, Inc.:
Dynamic Consulting Engineers, Inc. was founded with the vision to provide clients with high quality work, while still maintaining customer service at a great value. Our expertise allows us to recognize the challenges that different projects encompass. It is our commitment to go above and beyond and achieve excellence in all aspects of any project. With utmost integrity, we believe we have assembled a design team that is not only committed to completing your project on schedule, but share the same intrinsic goals of preserving the public's interest.

El Zarape Restaurant
El Zarape Restaurant has been a part of the City of Imperial business community for the past 25 years. With their authentic mexican food and top notch customer service, El Zarape is one of Imperial's premier restaurants.  Stop by 139 South Imperial Avenue in Imperial, CA for breakfast, lunch or dinner.  El Zarape would like to thank the Imperial Valley community for their continued support throughout the years.  They look forward to many more years of service.  

 

We thank you for your continued support of our Chamber.  For more information on upcoming events, membership and our community please visit our website at www.imperialchamber.org.
 
Sincerely,
Sharon J. Ryan
Chief Executive Officer
Imperial Chamber of Commerce
 
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Imperial, CA 92251
Phone: (760) 355-1609
Fax: (760) 355-3920
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Chief Executive Officer
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Upcoming Community Events

May 27, 2013: Memorial Day
Please see Community News section for a list of public services taking place throughout the Imperial Valley for Memorial Day.
*Please Note: the Imperial Chamber will be closed to observe Memorial Day.

June 1, 2013: 5th Annual WCT Townsel Memorial "Family Fishin Fun Day"
Sun Beam Lake
6 AM-1 PM
1750 Drew Road
Seely, CA 92273

June 5, 2013: Imperial Chamber Ribbon Cutting & Open House
Hosted By: Kenny Strickland, Inc.
121 North 'K' Street
Imperial, CA 92251
3 PM - 6:30 PM

June 5, 2013: Elder Abuse Conference 2013
Broadway Event Center
8 AM to 4:30 PM
201 N. Imperial Ave.
El Centro, CA 92243

June 6, 2013: Affordable Health Care Act Seminar, Is Your Company Liable?
Farm Credit Services Southwest AG Center
8:30 AM to 1 PM
485 Business Parkway
Imperial, CA 92251

June 13, 2013: Federal/State Basic Payroll Tax Seminar
One Stop Business & Employment Service Center
9 AM to 3:30 PM
2695 South 4th Street
El Centro, CA 92243