220 E. Tulare Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
559.686.1547
   The Tulare Chamber of Commerce exists to serve its members and citizens by advocating for, and engaging in,
efforts to encourage economic opportunity and business prosperity.
T ULARE  B USINESS & COMMUNITY  C ONNECTION

In This Issue
Chamber Calendar
5/9, 8:00 am - 9:00 am

5/11, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

 Be Your Own Boss Workshop
5/17, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

5/19, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

5/25, 10:00 am

5/23, 6:30 pm

SAVE THE DATE
Crush Party 
September 22, 2017
Member News
Want to know what's new with fellow Chamber Members? Check out the 

City Meetings



City Council Meetings

5/16, 7:00 pm


City Meeting Location: 
Tulare Public Library & 
Council Chambers
491 N. M. St., Tulare


Free resources to grow your business!

Community Impact Partners
Businesses making an investment in our community  

PLATINUM PARTNERS


 
   
 
GOLD PARTNERS

 


SILVER PARTNERS

 


 
 






BRONZE PARTNERS

River Valley Church
Southern California Edison

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In addition to traditional membership, we now have tiers of investment which allow businesses to support their own mission through the Chamber's advocacy work, economic development partnership, and targeted activities that benefit Tulare's economic health and quality of life. Businesses choosing to be a community impact partner makes a lasting difference as they stand with us as we do some of the most important and influential work being done in Tulare.  
Every successful community is built on a foundation of successful businesses creating jobs and economic possibilities.  And, every successful business is built on strong and enduring relationships.  Through your membership or partnership, let's ensure economic prosperity for Tulare businesses and a flourishing local community for all.  Call Staci for an overview, 686-1547

Executive Officers
Kelsey Jones
Chair

Renee Soto
Chair Elect

Kerissa Chapman
Immediate Past Chair

Mike Watson 
Vice Chair of Finance

Board of Directors
Ronald Smith

Karen Bravo

Graciela Soto-Perez

Ken Dodson

John Harman

Lisa Garcia

Danny Giotto

Kathleen Johnson

Kevin Mooney

Evan Orgeron
TF Tire  

Marc Limas
Civic Minded
Professional Support
Patrick Isherwood
Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman

Dennis Mederos
General Counsel 
Professional Staff
Donnette Silva Carter
Chief Executive Officer

Staci Zeller
Community Partnership Director

Charlotte Smith
Business Assistant

Jacqueline Yniguez
Information Coordinator
Our Core Competencies

*Creating a strong local 
   economy

*Promoting the community

*Representing the interests of     business with government

*Providing business 
  engagement opportunities

May 2017
STATE OF THE CITY EVENT
                                 
     
S tate of the City Address: Mayor Carlton Jones
State of the County: Tulare County Supervisor Pete Vander Poel III
California State Senate Update: Senator Jean Fuller
California State Assembly Update: Assembly Member Devon Mathis
City of Tulare Business Recognitions

T ickets: $30 per person        Discounted price for Chamber members: $25 

            


The Tulare Chamber Thanks the Following Sponsors for their Support


ALTURA-Centers for Health Land O' Lakes, Inc. Family HealthCare Network J.D. Heiskell & Company Saputo Cheese USA, Inc./ Bardsley Ave. Visalia Times-Delta/Tulare Advance-Register



Bank of the Sierra Eagle Mountain Casino Educational Employees Credit Union Farm Credit West Horswill, Mederos, Soares & Ormonde

International Agri-Center, Inc. Sunworks Solar Power T F Tire & Service Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino


BUSINESS AFTER HOURS NETWORKING MIXER
DAIRY PRINCESS CORONATION & SALUTE TO DAIRY EVENT
       
     
Join us for the 33rd Annual Tulare County Dairy Princess Coronation & Salute to Dairy. 

6:00 pm Social Hour, Silent Auction and Dinner 
Interested in promoting your business?
ACCESS CHAMBER AND MEMBER INFORMATION
ATTENTION CHAMBER MEMBERS

Are you using this FREE resource?
 
Members can download the FREE MemberPlus App for on-the-go access to:
 
- View news from your organization
- Access member listings
- Post & view jobs, hot deals and member-to-member specials
- Update their own profile information
- Interact with other members
 
The MemberPlus app is available for iOS and Android  devices. Members can download the app and try a demo account, or log in with their current member credentials and begin using it immediately. I f you are in need of your login information, please contact the Chamber of Commerce for this information

BUSINESS ADVOCACY
New Criminal Background Regulations Coming July 1

The California Office of Administrative Law (OAL) approved new regulations this week relating to the use of criminal background information in employment decisions.      Read More

California Wage Orders Updated

Employers must post the proper and updated Wage Order in their workplaces.

                                                                                      Read More


FREE BUSINESS WORKSHOPS

                 Attention Hospitality & Retail Businesses

                     FREE training for your employees


                                                             To Read More or get Registered
Be Your Own Boss
Marketing Workshop

Topics include:
Understanding your Competition
How to Promote Your Business Online
Basic Web Design
Marketing, Branding, Advertising and Networking
 
                                              To Read More and get Registered
MEMBERS NETWORK TO GROW AND SUSTAIN BUSINESS
Thank you HCCA/TRMC  
for hosting the April Business After Hours
                            
                                
CELEBRATING BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY
April Ribbon Cuttings

True Legacy Financial

Rosa's Trattoria & Bar
   

Collettes Closet

   Chiaramonte Construction and Plumbing
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS


                                      Jaison G Norton
LOYAL RENEWING MEMBERS
ABLE Industries, Inc.
Auto Oil Changers
B & E Ranches
Bravo Farms
Cacciatore Fine Wines & Olive Oil Corp
California Medical Imaging
California Party Rentals
Carmen Pinheiro
Central California Implement
College of the Sequoias
Comfort Suites/Milo Hospitality
Costa's Catering
Coulter's Interiors
Craftsman Construction
Craig Smith & Associates, Inc.
Craig  Vejvoda  CLU
Crown Realty
Dan Freitas Electric Inc.
Derrel's Mini Storage, Inc.
David  Humerickhouse  DDS
Doug Les Farms
Edward Jones
Farmer Boys Tulare
Fugazzis California Bistro
Girl Scouts of Central California South
Golden State Family Services
Walter & Ellen  Gorelick
Gowin Green Landscape Maintenance
Grissom-Wallace Communications Inc.
Happy Trails Riding Academy
Hapy Bear Surgery Center
Hooper, Spuhler & Sturgeon Insurance
  Services
International Agri-Center, Inc.
Jack's Git N Go
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Knight's Pumping & Portable Services
Lalanne's Paint
Lange Plumbing Supply Inc.
Steven J. Lessley, O.D.
Life Star Ambulance
M J Brothers
M. Green and Company LLP, CPAs
Don & Jeanette  MacMillan
Magic Touch RV
Masonic Lodge-Olive Branch Lodge
Diane  Mathis 
Mid-Valley Pipe & Supply
Miller's Tulare Funeral Home
Bob & Bobbi  Moore
Morris Levin & Son Hardware
Motor Cars, Inc.
NSE Insurance Agencies, Inc.
Palace Food Depot
Personnel Solutions Unlimited,Inc.  
Bruce  Potter,  OD
QK Inc.
Richard & Dorthea  Rogers
S S Shirts
SA Recycling
Saputo Cheese USA, Inc./ Bardsley 
Saputo Cheese USA, Inc./ Paige 
Soroptimist International of Tulare
Southern California Edison Company
Stainless Works Specialties, Inc.
Cary & Connie  Stanley
Sturgeon & Beck, Inc.
Sue Sa & Left of Center
The Salvation Army Tulare Silvercrest
Tucoemas Federal Credit Union
Tulare Baseball Association
Tulare City School District
Tulare County Fair
Tulare County Federal Credit Union
Tulare County Mortgage Services
Tulare County Symphony Association
Tulare County Workforce Investment
  Board Inc.      
Tulare Golf Course
Tulare Historical Society & Museum
Tulare Host Lions Club
Tulare Industrial Center
Tulare Joint Union High School
Tulare Library Foundation
Tulare Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Tulare Pediatric Group
Tulare Senior Services, Inc.
United States Cold Storage
United Way of Tulare County
Valley Oak Credit Union
Valley Pump & Dairy Systems
Valley Yellow Pages
Walter Mortensen Insurance
Wathen Castanos Homes
Wells Fargo Bank
West Coast Tires & Auto Center
Whitten Machine Inc.
MEMBER NEWS AND EVENTS
Encore Theatre Presents

SHOW DATES: 
May 5, 6, 7, 11, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 2017

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