CHAMBER CALENDAR
March 12
Executive Committee
Meeting at 12pm
Chamber Boardroom
March 12
Ambassador Committee Meeting at 4pm
Chamber Boardroom
March 13 Seine River Trip Presentation at 4pm Chamber Boardroom
March 19
Fast Forward Breakfast Meeting at 8am
Spa Resort Hotel
March 19
Government Committee Meeting at 3:30pm
Chamber Boardroom
March 20
Marketing Committee
Meeting at 11am
Chamber Boardroom
March 21
Board Meeting at 8am
Chamber Boardroom
March 22
Annual Golf Tournament
at 12pm
Indian Canyons Golf Resort
South Course
1100 E Murray Canyon Drive
March 26
After Hours Mixer at 5pm
Pacific Premier Bank
1711 E Palm Canyon Drive
Lead$ Lunches
Tuesdays at Noon
Village Pub
266 S Palm Canyon Drive
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Palm Springs Chamber
Executive Board
Andrew Starke, President
Palm Springs Power Baseball Club
Tim Ellis, Past President
Palm Mountain Resort and Spa
Ulrich McNulty, President Elect
Schlecht, Shevlin & Shoenberger
John Dahlin, Treasurer
Maryanov, Madsen, Gordon & Campbell
James Canfield, Vice President
Palm Springs Convention Center
David Gandolfo, Vice President
Palm Springs Airport Self Storage
Jerry Noonan, Vice President
Fisherman's Market & Grill
Ken Wheat, Vice President
Desert Regional Medical Center
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UPCOMING RIBBON CUTTINGS
Eisenhower Medical Center
March 21 @ 5:30pm
1555 E Palm Canyon Drive
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Palm Springs Chamber Board of Directors Ryan Brown, Classic Party Rentals Mary Jardin, The Palm Springs Follies Mike Keane, Groove Marketing Martin Massiello, Eisenhower Medical Center Joel Ontiveros, Airport Quick Car Wash Aftab Dada, Hilton Palm Springs Jeff Grubbe, Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Keith McCormick, Palm Springs Exotic Car Auctions Tammy Perezchica, Canyon Commercial Services, Inc. David Portener, TravelHost Magazine |
WANTED: CENTERPIECE SPONSOR
The Palm Springs Chamber is looking for a business to provide 10 Centerpieces advertising their business or an upcoming Event for our March 19 Fast Forward Breakfast Meeting. Expected attendance is 100 people from the Business Community, including the City Manager, Police Chief and Fire Chief who will be giving City Updates.
Contact Nona at 325-1577 or Email her with your proposal.
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RIBBON CUTTINGS
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Random Haus
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Palm Medical Imaging
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Oranj Palm
Vacation Homes
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THANK YOU RENEWING MEMBERS!
Anderson Travel Service
Lois Anderson
1801 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Ste 100, Palm Springs CA 92262
(760)325-2001
Best Signs Inc
Gillian Cross
1550 South Gene Autry Trail
Palm Springs CA 92264
(760)320-3042
www.bestsignsinc.com
Brian L. Wachs, CPA
Brian Wachs
435 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs CA 92262
(760)325-7799
www.blwachscpa.com
Cindy Pieper-State Farm Agent
Cindy Pieper
201 E. Ramon Rd.
Palm Springs CA 92264
(760)416-3006
www.cindypieper.net
Coachella Valley Rescue Mission
Darla Burkett
47-470 Van Buren Street
Indio CA 92201
(760)347-3512
www.cvrm.org
Craig Wireless
Bob Lienhard
71713 Highway 111
Rancho Mirage CA 92270
(760)346-3282
www.craig4g.com
Daniel's DKI
Bill Palmer
73950 Dinah Shore Drive, Suite 302
Palm Desert CA 92211
(760)275-8079
www.danielsdki.com
Fisherman's Market & Grill and Shanghai Reds
Louis Pagano
235 S. Indian Canyon Dr
Palm Springs CA 92262
(760)327-1766
www.fishermans.com
Hyatt Regency Suites
Palm Springs
David Rijos
285 N. Palm Canyon Dr
Palm Springs CA 92262
(760)322-9000
www.hyattpalmsprings.com
LG's Prime Steakhouse
Lynne Bushore & Associates
Lynne Bushore
1801 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Ste 202 Palm Springs CA 92262
(760)325-9663
www.lynnebushore.com
Lloyd Pest Control
Howard Jacobs
19020 N. Indian Canyon Dr, # 2K
N. Palm Springs CA 92258
(760)460-1181
www.BadBugs.com
Moorten Botanical Garden
Clark Moorten
1701 S. Palm Canyon Dr
Palm Springs CA 92264
(760)327-6555
www.moortengarden.com
Palm Canyon Insurance
Bill Robinson
1276 N. Palm Canyon Dr. Ste 203
Palm Springs CA 92262
(760)416-4225
PalmCanyonInsurance.com
Ned Roache
43100 Cook St., Suite 104
Palm Desert CA 92211
(760)773-6507
www.scorecv.org
Seven Lakes Homeowners Association
Silas Dreher
1 Desert Lakes Drive
Palm Springs CA 92264
(760)328-2695 www.7lakescountryclub.com
Sperry Van Ness
Mark Spohn
611 S. Palm Canyon Drive, #7568
Palm Springs CA 92264
(760)328-0878
www.spohncommercial.com
The Jones Agency
Milton Jones
303 N. Indian Canyon Drive
Palm Springs CA 92262
(760)325-1437 www.jonesagency.com
Time Warner Cable
Scot Koehler
83-473 Avenue 45
Indio CA 92201
(760)340-1312
www.twc.com
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For the generous contributions of
Raffle Prizes,
Food & Libations!
Ace Hotel
Al Dente Trattoria
Aunt Effie's Garden
Azul Tapas Inspired Lounge & Patio
Babe's Bar B Que
Ballard's Saddle, Tack & Western Wear
Bath & Brush
Best of the Best Tours
Best Promotions, a division of Brown & Bigelow
Caf� Palette
Caffe Italia Spaghetteria
California DJ
Casa Cody Bed & Breakfast
Classic Party Rentals
Crater Lake Vodka
Delight Nails & Spa
Desert Adventures
El Mirasol
Esser Air Conditioning & Heating
Fisherman's Market Grill
FLoWbOx
Johnny Costa's Ristorante
Knott's Soak City
Las Casuelas Terraza
Las Casuelas Viejas
Leon's at Desert Princess
LULU California Bistro
Massage Envy Spa
Matchbox Palm Springs
My Little Flowershop
Office Depot
Over the Rainbow Desserts
Palm Springs Airport Car Wash
Palm Springs Follies
Photo Colorgraphix
Raphael's Salon
Rick's Restaurant
Rio Azul Mexican Bar & Grill
Studio M Salon & Spa
Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort
Technology Angelz
The Genuine Photography
The Tropicale
The Crazy Coconut Bar & Grill
The Golf Club at Terra Lago
The Old Spaghetti Factory
Trilussa Italian Ristorante
Trio / ACME House Company
Wang's in the Desert
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ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
MARCH 22 ~ 12PM LUNCH ~ 1PM SHOTGUN
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Las Casuelas Terraza Launches
Downtown Palm Springs'
First Major Solar Powered Installation
Palm Springs' first major solar panel installation in a downtown commercial building has just been completed by Las Casuelas Terraza. The popular landmark restaurant at 222 S. Palm Canyon Drive, serving the Coachella Valley community for the past 33 years, has long been a leader in business innovations, including being the first eatery in the valley to install an outdoor mister system for customer comfort during hot Summer months.
The new roof-top 138 panel system installed by Hot Purple Energy (HPE) will generate over 70,000 kilowatt clean energy hours annually, according to HPE President Nate Otto. "Ultimately, the system, along with other operational upgrades, will account for approximately 25 percent of the restaurant's total energy use. And over its lifetime it is expected an estimated cost savings of $3 million will be achieved, in addition to substantial tax saving advantages -- vs. a complete reliance on traditional electrical use," said Otto.
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ENCORE FOLLIES ENGAGEMENT BY LESLEY GORE The Little Lady with the Very Big Voice Wows Audiences Palm Springs, California (February 20, 2013) In 1963, a 16-year-old high school junior recorded a song that instantly became the anthem for a generation of teenage girls. It's My Party was Lesley Gore's very first recording, and rocketed to the top of the charts, reaching #1, and selling over one million copies. On March 12, 2013, she makes her long awaited return to the Fabulous Palm Springs Follies, playing through May 19, 2013. Continue Reading Here.
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Carbon Auction Levies Unauthorized Tax
California has long been at the forefront of the effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. AB 32, the state's climate change law, gave us the opportunity to be the leader in this arena. The key to success of AB 32 is the cost effective implementation so that we become a model for other states. Obviously, greenhouse gas reduction is a global problem that California cannot solve on its own. Continue Reading Here.
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California Health Exchange
Releases Standard Plans
Covered California, the State-run program that overseas implementation of the Affordable Care Act, this week released the Standards for Benefit plans that will be made available to Californians who do not rely on Employer-provided Insurance or Medi-Cal for Health Care coverage.
Four plan levels will be available: bronze, silver, gold and platinum. The percentage of coverage to be paid by the health plan ranges from 60% for bronze to 90% for platinum. Continue Reading Here.
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PATRICK SERVICE APPOINTED GM
FOR LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA
PALM SPRINGS: February 21, 2013 - Patrick R. Service, son of well-known valley restaurateur, Patty Delgado (Service) Elliot, has been appointed General Manager for Las Casuelas Terraza.
Formerly Wine and Beverage Director for Union Street Caf� in New York City, Service served previously as Dining and Bar Manager for Maialino Restaurant, also in the City.
He was awarded a Master of Management in Hospitality Degree from Cornell University in New York, and, as a scholastic award winner, entered post-grad studies on a tour of well-known wineries in Western Europe, including the Banfi Wineries in Italy.
Patrick grew up working in the family business at Las Casuelas Terraza, owned by Patty, He graduated from Palm Springs High School in 2002.
"We're very excited about Patrick's new appointment. As an integral part of a more than 50-year family tradition of quality Mexican American cuisine introduced by my parents, valley pioneer restaurateurs Florencio and Maria Delgado, he's made us all proud," said Patty.
Las Casuelas Terraza, voted "Best of the Valley" for Mexican Cuisine, has won numerous industry awards for its exceptional food, hospitality and service and has been recognized nationally by Hispanic Magazine as one of the "Top 50 Best Hispanic Restaurants in America."
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California Health Exchange More than 2.6 million Californians will be eligible for subsidies, according to Covered California. Households earning less than 250% of the Federal Poverty Level can receive Financial help if they enroll in a silver plan: the less income they earn, the more financial assistance they can receive. For example, individuals earning between 150% and 250% of the Federal Poverty level can expect to pay $20.00 to see their primary care physician, while those earning 100% to 150% would pay $4.00. To be eligible for Financial Assistance, consumers must purchase plans from Covered California's marketplace. The State is requiring that all carriers offer these same standard designs to all individuals and small businesses, whether inside or outside of Covered California. Higher-income individuals choosing one of these plans would not be eligible for financial help, but would be assured that the plan contains the same essential health benefits offered, and the same benefit design so they can make true comparisons. Examples of benefits, their costs, and typical premium costs are available on the newly launched Covered California website, www.CoveredCA.com. A fact sheet for small business and another explaining the small business tax credit are also available. The site includes a cost calculator to help consumers estimate the potential financial support for which they are eligible and the estimated cost of insurance. Fact sheets are available in both in English and Spanish. Additional fact sheets and translation of the materials in 11 more languages is expected to be added. The open enrollment period begins this fall for coverage that starts January 1, 2014. Covered California also announced it has launched a social media presence on Facebook, Twitter, You Tube and Google+. Covered California identified critical next steps in selecting insurance carriers that will be allowed to participate in Covered California, and determining plan pricing. |
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Gore headlined the 1964 concert film, The T.A.M.I. Show (Teen Awards Music International), along with James Brown, Chuck Berry, The Miracles, Marvin Gaye, The Supremes and The Rolling Stones. Considered by some as one of the very best rock-and-roll movies ever made, it was filmed at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium and played movie theaters nationwide. Gore's Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows, from the 1965 movie Ski Party,brought her a second Grammy nomination for Contemporary Rock and Roll female vocal performance. Throughout the following decades Gore continued performing and song writing, including composing songs for the soundtrack of the 1980 film Fame. Gore received an Academy Award nomination for that film's Out Here on My Own, written with her brother. The song was a Top 20 hit for Irene Cara. In 2005, the singer-songwriter recorded her first album of new material since 1976 entitled Ever Since. Songs from that album have been used in major television shows and films, including CSI:Miami, The L Word and Flannel Pajamas. "You know what I say when people ask me what I've been doing for the past 30 years?" With a wry smile, she states, "Practicing." And when Lesley Gore returns to the Plaza Theatre stage, Follies audiences will be reminded that it was time well spent-her powerful voice and catalogue of hit songs reflecting the hard-won wisdom of time. ### During its 22 seasons, The Fabulous Palm Springs Follies has been seen by over three million patrons, and celebrates the music and dance of Mid-Century America with a cast ranging in age from 54 to 83 years "young." The show features lavish, Broadway-caliber production numbers, and plays five days a week November through mid-May. In 1997, it was the subject of an Oscar-nominated short documentary entitled Still Kicking: The Fabulous Palm Springs Follies. The show is housed in downtown Palm Springs' historic Plaza Theatre, a charming, neon-encrusted, old movie house, an attraction itself. Tickets may be purchased by calling the Box Office at (760) 327-0225 or online at www.psfollies.com. |
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Carbon Auction Levies Unauthorized Tax (continued)
We need other states to follow our lead to truly create change. That was foremost in my mind this week when the California Chamber of Commerce filed a lawsuit challenging the ability of the California Air Resources Board to continue to carry out its auction where emission credits are sold for the purpose of raising revenue for the state. While the business community supports the goals of AB 32, it sees the auctions as an illegal levy of a $70 billion tax on energy users. This is not a plan other states will want to copy.
AB 32 requires California to reduce carbon emissions to the 1990 level by 2020. Under the law, the air board is authorized to impose a market-driven system. That means it can set levels of emissions for certain industries and, if one company is able to become more efficient in reducing greenhouse gases, a market mechanism will allow it to sell credits to higher emitters or those that cannot cost-effectively reduce their emissions.
The air board, however, has gone beyond what is spelled out in the law by also requiring companies to pay for the ability to emit carbon. The only revenue the Legislature authorized the air board to raise is that needed to administer the carbon reduction program. There is no way to know where the money from this carbon tax increase will be spent because there is no law authorizing it.
Over the past two years, repeated calls for the air board to remove the auction element from its cap-and-trade design fell on deaf ears. We were left with no choice other than to sue. Our goal is for the air board to create a legal, cost-effective approach. This will protect our competitiveness and enable other states to join us in addressing global climate change. The truly interesting thing about the approach of the air board, by both its own admission and according to a Legislative Analyst's Office report, is that the auction is unnecessary to meet the goals of AB 32.
The chamber's lawsuit does not challenge AB 32 or the merits of climate-change science. It does not challenge a market-based system such as cap and trade. It does call the air board on the carpet for establishing a regulatory program that allocates to itself pollution allowances to sell for profit.
The scheme of raising tens of billions of dollars of revenue for the state under the guise of reducing greenhouse gas emissions is not contemplated in the statute. The Legislature never discussed the auction and never anticipated this result.
The air board's unauthorized tax will result in higher prices on everything from hairspray to gasoline. It certainly will hurt jobs and deter employers from investing in California. Unless we adopt the most cost-effective and legally sound way of implementing AB 32, we will cede our position as a global leader in greenhouse gas reduction program.
~ Allan Zaremberg is the president and CEO of the California Chamber of Commerce
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Las Casuelas Terraza Launches
Downtown Palm Springs'
First Major Solar Powered Installation
(continued)
"We're absolutely thrilled with the significant cost savings and increased efficiencies we'll realize through our unique business partnership with Hot Purple Energy, both in the design and installation of our new solar powered system, " said Las Casuelas Terraza owner Patty Delgado Elliott.
"Through the entire installation process, the company has been fantastic to work with, from initial planning, design and construction, to working with the city and Southern California Edison on issues of building safety, logistical support and approvals," she exclaimed.
"What is especially notable about this project, and all others we have implemented," said Otto, "is that we took a holistic approach to feeding solar into the existing energy system, cost-effective integrating all the restaurant's operational functions, including heating and cooling upgrades, while retaining the exterior architectural aesthetics and integrity of the building."
" All solar panels - many of them dove-tailed into the roof - are hidden from public view and, because of their shading effect, will help reduce heat absorption in the building." he said.
Hot Purple Energy, a general and solar contractor, is a full-service energy company providing residential and commercial clients with new construction and retrofit solutions. Based in Palm Springs, the firm serves all Coachella Valley Cities.
"We offer complete consulting support in helping clients reduce overall energy consumption and achieve greater cost savings and efficiencies - from analysis of energy needs and costs though implementation of clean energy panel systems that maintain architectural integrity while increasing operational savings and payback," said Otto.
In addition to Las Casuelas Terraza, HPE has handled projects for a host of other clients including College of the Desert, well-known residential real estate developers such as Alta Verde Group and Nexus at the Morrison, and notable contractors such as RAM and Wallace and Associates.
Las Casuelas Terrazas, founded in downtown Palm Springs in 1979, is part of a four generation family tradition of fine, authentic Mexican cuisine, begun by parents Florenzo and Maria Delgardo and based on time- tested recipes, exceptional food, hospitality and service.
The restaurant has won numerous awards over the years, including "Best of the Valley Mexican Cuisine," and has been recognized nationally by Hispanic Magazine as one of the "Top 50 Best Hispanic Restaurants in America."
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