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BBUSINESSTHE USINESS JUNE 2018 CONNECTING THE BUSINESS A MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF THE WHITTIER AREA AND RESIDENTIAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOCUS COMMUNITIES. VOL. 24 NO. 6 Mid-year forecast offers critical economic indicator insight Dr. Christopher Thornberg, Founding question is how long will local business leaders to Christopher Thornberg is widely Partner of Beacon Economics and Director this trend continue and have the benefit of reliable considered to be one of the nation’s of the UC Riverside School of Business what, if anything, on the information which they leading economists. An expert in Center for Economic Forecasting, will horizon can disrupt the can use to make critical economic forecasting, regional present a comprehensive forecast for the apple cart?” he continued. decisions for the coming economics, labor markets, economic U.S, California, and Southern California “The Whittier Chamber years. I have worked with policy and industry and real estate economies to Whittier businesses on is proud to partner with Chris Thornberg for several analysis, he was one of the earliest and Thursday, June 21 at 7:30 a.m. The Friendly Hills Bank to years now in my leadership most adamant predictors of the sub- presentation and breakfast will take place provide this fantastic role with the California prime mortgage market collapse and at the Holiday Inn La Mirada. The cost opportunity for local Bankers Association and of the global economic recession that to attend is $50 per person for Chamber businesses to learn have found him to be very followed. In 2015, Dr. Thornberg was members; $60 for nonmembers. from Dr. Thornberg’s Dr. Christopher Thornberg effective in presenting an named to California State Treasurer John Dr. Thornberg’s presentation will presentation,” stated Beacon Economics unbiased view of the current Chiang’s Council of Economic Advisors. include a frank discussion of the direction Chamber Board President Gary Lee landscape and where we may be going He also serves on the advisory boards of the economy will take over the near and Martinez. “This valuable look ahead will with the economy. Friendly Hills Bank Paulson & Co. Inc., one of Wall Street’s long-term future and cover key economic include projections for the national, state is excited to partner with the Whittier leading hedge funds, and of the Los trends and indicators such as commercial and local economy, with insights our Area Chamber of Commerce in bringing Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce. and residential real estate markets, business owners can use to inform their such a prolific economist to our local Between 2008 and 2012 he served as a employment/unemployment, consumer decisions,” added Carol Crosby, Whittier community to discuss the issues which chief economic advisor to the California spending, bankruptcies, business activity, Chamber Executive Director will impact every business in our region. State Controller’s Office and was Chair personal income growth, international “The Administration in Washington is This is a can’t miss event for local of then State Controller John Chiang’s trade, and GDP growth. making a number of changes which are business leaders,” Ball said. Council of Economic Advisors. Dr. “We’re currently in the midst of one already having a direct impact on the The entire community is invited and Thornberg holds a Ph.D in Business of the longest economic expansions on economy,” explained Jeff Ball, President/ welcomed to attend and learn from Dr. Economics from The Anderson School record,” explained Christopher Thornberg. CEO of Friendly Hills Bank. “As the Thornberg’s perspective on the national, at UCLA, and a B.S. degree in Business “The nation, the state, and Southern local business community’s premier regional and local economy. Register Administration from the State University California are all in growth mode. Today’s bank we feel it is imperative for our online at www.whittierchamber.com of New York at Buffalo. Chamber connects businesses and residents at Community Expo Are you interested in increasing your “We are proud to sponsor an event business exposure in Whittier? Do you that is open to the entire community,” Confirmed participants want the chance to be introduced to stated Susan Ayala from Athens Services. at press time include: hundreds of local residents? Participating “Tons of people attend the Shop Local Corporate Contributors: in the Whittier Chamber’s 7th Annual Shop Community Expo and by actively Local Community Expo on Thursday, July participating in the event, we have a Athens Services • City of Whittier, 12 is a great way to brand your business! chance to meet and talk to residents in the Republic Services Join us from 4 to 7 p.m. at Parnell Park, areas we service. I strongly recommend Printing Sponsor: near the corner of Lambert Road and participating as a table or booth sponsor Scott Avenue before the heavily attended if your business deals directly with the ACRO Printing, Inc. summer concert in the park. This event residential community,” she added. Community Partners: draws a large and enthusiastic crowd This year’s Shop Local Community because it is free and open to the public. Expo chairman is Realtor Rob Marin. PIH Health The Shop Local Community Expo gives He and his committee are working hard Rose Hills Memorial Park & Mortuary ACRO PAID residents and members of the business to ensure this event provides value to STANDARD Water Sponsors: PRESORTED community an opportunity to stroll outdoors our members and the community alike. PERMIT # 355 PERMIT WHITTIER, CA U.S. POSTAGE and visit the table top displays and booths “This is a win-win event for everyone,” Brookdale Uptown of nearly 70 businesses. Guests will enjoy stated Realtor Rob. “In a survey taken Michael Seril Fitness (MSF) food samples from local restaurants, after last year’s Shop Local Community giveaways, and the chance to win Expo, participants told us they enjoy BOOTH & TABLE SPONSORS cash prizes. this event because it provides them the As a table or booth sponsor your opportunity to promote their business Chick-fil-A business will not only gain exposure on directly to the community. They also let Dr. Lili Mirtorabi & Associates Orthodontics the day of the Shop Local Community us know that they believe there is great Mix Fruit Expo, but you will also benefit from value in participating because it shows Primerica – Guy Bataglia being featured in the Business Focus their existing customers that they are Sons and Daughters of Italy newspaper before and after the event and active and supportive members of the Whittier Police Department receive recognition online and at chamber community,” stated Marin. events… all of this outstanding marketing Whittier Hospital is included in the price! For more information on the Shop Local Community Expo, including prices for tables, booths and other marketing opportunities, please see the ad in this issue on page 14 or call the Chamber office at (562) 698-9554. Participants can also sign up online by visiting www.whittierchamber.com. To reserve a table or a booth you must be a member Whittier, CA 90602 of the Whittier Chamber… interested in membership? Email [email protected]. 8158 Painter Avenue City of Whittier - ,8 2018 Concerts in the Park ( Park Central Park Parnell Park Parnell Park York Field 6537 Friends Ave. • Whittier, CA 90601 15390 Lambert Rd. • Whittier, CA 90604’ 15390 Lambert Rd. Whittier 9110 Santa Fe Springs Rd. June 25, 2018 • Moonlight Express - Big Band June 28, 2018 • Smokin’ Cobras - 50’s & 60’s *2 *57 **8(4 7"(.$1 August 11 July 9, 2018 • Clapton Road - Eric Clapton July 12, 2018 • Trinty - Styx, Foreigner, & Journey July 16, 2018 • Identity Theft - 80’s July 19, 2018 • My Generation - British Invasion July 23, 2018 • Identity Theft - 80’s July 26, 2018 • Las Colibri - Mariachi July 30, 2018 • The Society - Top 40’s August 2, 2018 • Cold Duck - Latin & Top 40’s August 6, 2018 • Einstein Band - Reggae August 9, 2018 • Time Bomb - 1975-1985 hits 6 $ *(5& 8 7($6$8: COCO (8( !*$" 8 The Last Jedi 2 WHITTIER BUSINESS FOCUS WWW.WHITTIERCHAMBER.COM JUNE 2018 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Building Memories, One Vacation at a Time... 2018-2019 Gary Lee Discover and shop local businesses at Martinez, BOARD OF DIRECTORS President of the Board Community Expo EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President of the Board Thank you to all of our 600 plus invite you to join us as Chris presents live, work, play and most of all “Shop Gary Lee Martinez, The Traveling Traveler members for entrusting us to be an outlook on the U.S., California and Local” in Whittier and patronize our President-elect your advocate for your business. local economies and discover how this many local businesses. If everybody Elizabeth Martinez, Republic Services We are here to support you and information will impact your business makes a conscious effort to spend an help you grow your business. I moving forward for the rest of 2018. additional $20.00 a year in the City of Immediate Past President & would like to thank the City Council Registration and payment can be made Whittier, it would highly impact local Vice President Community Affairs for their partnership and belief in at www.whittierchamber.com. businesses, not to mention generate Laurie Perschbacher, the many things that our Chamber Our annual Shop Local Community additional tax revenue that can be MAP Property Management of Commerce does throughout the Expo will be held on Thursday, July 12th used for services needed for all who Vice President, Networking & Marketing year. The City and the Chamber from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Parnell live in Whittier. Tom Rios, Brookdale Uptown Whittier share a common goal of creating a Park.