THE BUSINESSCONNECTING JULY/AUG 2021 THE BUSINESS A BI-MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF AND RESIDENTIAL THE WHITTIER AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE VOL. 27 NO. 4 FOCUS COMMUNITIES. Whittier and L.A. Area Business Leaders Whittier Chamber Express Optimism for Economic Recovery Provides Free N95 roughly 40% of BizFed respondents monetary benefits were preferred less. indicated that they anticipate their Whittier businesses were successful Masks to workforce will increase during the in obtaining federal grants to help offset coming year, a positive sign for regional losses and/or bring employees back Local Businesses economic growth. Likewise, Whittier to work. Nearly 48% of respondents Cal/OSHA revises Emergency businesses say their workforce will stay received the PPP loan and 22% received the same, or increase by more than the EIDL loan. Temporary Standards 10%. Most business leaders anticipate L.A. business leaders, who drive Businesses will now have the that some or all of their employees the economy of the region, said they Two recent surveys of local business additional burden of complying with will continue working remotely post- are not satisfied by local government’s the revised Cal/OSHA COVID-19 owners to gauge the economic pandemic, either full- or part-time. efforts to address housing affordability Emergency Regulations which require impacts from the pandemic revealed Business leaders increasingly or homelessness issues. According to an overriding optimistic theme with confront childcare issues and their impact the survey, most felt stronger efforts are employers to provide respirators/N95 participants expressing a positive on employees’ ability and/or willingness needed in these areas. masks for unvaccinated workers, upon outlook for business in the state during to return to work. Childcare challenges L.A. area business leaders felt that request. All employers will need to the next year. were cited by 40% of respondents as a Government has not listened to their have N95 masks on hand immediately Both surveys, one completed by reason for potentially not being able to concerns about reopening and restarting in order to comply with the revised advocacy organization BizFed, and the return to the workplace. the economy. US Congress, the State order. Employers must also provide other by the Whittier Chamber’s Business Homelessness is the top issue that Legislature, Governor Newsom and respirators/N95 masks where there is & Economic Recovery Taskforce, respondents have identified as extremely County Government all scored negatively a major outbreak, to any employees in indicate that, as the L.A. region re- critical in the L.A. area. Business leaders with the State level and the Governor emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic the exposed group for voluntary use. followed that topic with high taxes/ fees having the lowest ratings on the BizFed The respirator must be the right size, and economically harmful business and crime as the most critical issues. In survey. Only City Government had a and the employee must receive basic shutdowns, our business community is Whittier, the top concern was taxes/fees positive rating. poised for a strong comeback in the next followed by government regulations, Lastly, Whittier businesses indicate instruction on how to get a good “seal,” 12 months. crime and homelessness. that their greatest needs right now or fit. The BizFed survey included 782 During the past year there has are marketing visibility, hiring/rehiring In partnership with the California respondents from the L.A. area across been some concern with the loss of employees and financial assistance. Office of Emergency Services and 19 industry sectors and was taken by the commercial leases as businesses turned Many respondents were in favor of Continued on page 8 BizFed advocacy organization of which to remote working; however, survey keeping The Greenleaf Promenade the Whittier Chamber is a member. results from the BizFed survey indicate open year-round, requested reduced The “Pulse Poll” analyzed key topics that the renewal rate for commercial business license fees, requested that impact business operation and leases is higher this year than it was the additional homeless support, needed See what’s inside profitability including workforce levels, year before. additional grant money and requested remote work, childcare challenges, Business leaders, according to the additional education in a variety of the effectiveness of government relief BizFed Pulse Poll, indicated that, should areas. The Whittier Chamber continues pages 3 programs and other topics. the government provide additional to promote its Shop Local campaign and Hathaway Golf The second survey was conducted assistance, priority should be given urges residents to support Whittier area Classic by the Whittier Chamber with 140 local to programs that will have a direct businesses. businesses responding to questions impact on their bottom line such as BizFed has more than 216 business about how COVID-19 has impacted their tax deductibility for COVID expenses, organizations representing 450,000 page 6 business and sharing what their greatest reduction in some or all payroll taxes and employers with four million employees needs are now. Sizzling Summer economic incentives to bring back supply throughout LA County. As a member of Restaurant Guide In terms of workforce expansion, chains. Programs that did not offer direct Continued on page 4 Business Economic Outlook provides crucial information for business recovery A much Thornberg from Beacon Economics. economic fronts, so that they can make ACRO PAID anticipated “As the nation and our local effective leadership decisions for their STANDARD PRESORTED PERMIT # 355 PERMIT WHITTIER, CA

U.S. POSTAGE mid-year economy begin coming out of the company as we move forward in the update, which COVID pandemic there is tremendous economic recovery stage,” explained will include uncertainty as to where the economy Whittier Chamber President & CEO economic may be heading. What are the long- Carol Crosby. “The Chamber is excited projections post term impacts of the pandemic? Is to bring our business leaders together COVID and inflation on the horizon? Are the rising and pleased to have Dr. Thornberg help geared toward property values sustainable?” explains prepare our business community for business Jeff Ball, President & CEO of Friendly what lies ahead for our economy,” she Dr. Christopher Thornberg, owners and Hills Bank. “We are once again proud added. Beacon Economics managers, to work with the Whittier Area Chamber After more than a year of economic ups will be the focus of this year’s Business of Commerce to bring an economic and downs, Dr. Thornberg’s presentation Economic Outlook, presented by the report to the local business community. will include a frank discussion of the Whittier Area Chamber of Commerce and All Chamber members will benefit from direction the economy will take over the Friendly Hills Bank. After the year we’ve the information we will be sharing in near and long-term future and cover key all been through, the burning question is, this timely event which will be provided economic indicators such as commercial “what’s next?” The Outlook will provide online to maximize convenience and and residential real estate markets, a thoughtful look at the milestones for make it available to everyone that would employment/unemployment, consumer business, development and the driving like to attend. Please join us on July 29,” spending, bankruptcies, business factors of growth and will be held on invited Ball. activity, personal income growth, Thursday, July 29 at 8:30 a.m. via Zoom. “It is crucial for every business leader international trade, and GDP growth. Whittier, CA 90602 8158 Painter Avenue The featured guest speaker this year will to understand what’s happening on The link to access the Business be leading economist Dr. Christopher the local, national and international Continued on page 5 Need help with your Medicare coverage?

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A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR 2020-2021 Board of Directors EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Sandra Hahn, Chair of the Board Reopen, Reunite, Recover! Chair of the Board Sandra Hahn, Crêpes & Grapes Café We are very excited that our Whittier 18 event will be held on the top level Immediate Past Chair community is fully open for business of the City’s new parking structure This past year, the Chamber’s role Bryan Tabizon, and that we are on our way to getting on Comstock Avenue between has been as a first responder for Rose Hills Memorial Park & Mortuary our economy back on track. Thank Philadelphia and Bailey streets. We businesses, providing information, Chair-Elect you to our residents and businesses are very excited to be the first event education, resources, grants and Kwan Lee, Martplan Insurance Agency, Inc. for supporting local businesses during held up there with beautiful views of promotion. As we move forward into Vice Chair of Administration these past 18 months and for making our city. the year to serve our members and Gregg Durkee, Kaiser Permanente it a priority to Shop Local. Many of We have another great program set the community, we will continue to our small businesses continue to face for July 29 that all business owners be the go-to source for just about Vice Chair of Business Information R.D. McDonnell, AIA, CSI, R2KS Design + Build challenges with hiring employees and should attend. It is our Economic anything you need to help your funding so please continue to choose Forecast featuring economist Dr. business succeed. It is our mission to Vice Chair of Community Affairs local first and have patience as they Christopher Thornberg. The event will focus on building a strong community Susan Ayala, Civic Member work to get back to full capacity. be held via Zoom so you’ll be able to where businesses can thrive through Vice Chair of Finance The Chamber is back to its regular view it from the comforts of your home community engagement, business Nate Ploog, Dialmed Home Care programs and events, and we couldn’t or office. The Economic Forecast will growth, positive connections and Vice Chair of Membership be more excited to hold our first Wake provide a glimpse into market trends collaborative advocacy. If you are not Cheryl Estep, Up Whittier since February, 2020, and predictions for our economic yet a member of the Whittier Chamber State Farm Insurance - Cheryl Estep in person on July 21! In order to recovery. You won’t want to miss it! of Commerce, I invite you to stop by Vice Chair of Networking and Marketing keep everyone safe, we are limiting The Chamber’s Business & the office to speak to one of our staff Judy Bradt, A Special Event attendance to 120. Registration is Economic Recovery Taskforce members, or stop by Crepes & Grapes mandatory to attend Wake Up Whittier continues to meet twice a month to and I’d be happy to chat with you about Vice Chair of Special Events so please reserve your seat right address changing business needs why I believe in the Chamber and why Shannon Gimbel-Hammer Shannon G’s Flowers And Clothing Boutique away by visiting whittierchamber.com. now that we are fully into the recovery I’ve been a member for years and Our July 21 Wake Up Whittier will be mode. If you have any ideas you’d like choose to volunteer my time to make DIRECTORS held and hosted by Credit Union of to share with the Taskforce, please let Whittier a great place to do business. Celia Alvarez, U.S. Bank Southern California (CU SoCal) at me, or our CEO, Carol Crosby, know. Happy Summer everyone – stay Carla Chan, Credit Union Of Southern California their Greenleaf branch and the August We are here for you. safe and healthy! Trese Childs, Civic Member Julia Emerson, Southern California Gas Company Linda Garrido, Coby Madison Jewelers Oscar Hernandez, Boys & Girls Clubs of Whittier Kevin Koga, PIH Health Gina-Marie Lopez, Whittier College Monica Peters, Hebert Design Werks Welcome to the team Tania Ragland-Castaneda, Republic Services, Inc. Rick Navarro, MaryAnn Sourial, Ambassador Chair Director of Public Relations Rick & MaryAnn Director of Membership & Laurie Perschbacher, Member Programs MAP Property Management, Inc. The Whittier Chamber of Commerce college athletics, interned at the Lincoln unique perspective on what businesses STAFF has some new faces joining the team. Club of Orange County, interned at need and how the Chamber can help. Rick Navarro is the new Director of an independent record label and was She is very passionate about connecting President/CEO Public Relations and MaryAnn Sourial also the president of the “Society of businesses in the community and she Carol Crosby is the new Director of Membership Professional Journalists.” Once his looks forward to fostering and developing Director of Public Relations and Member Programs. Both of them time in college came to an end, he more relationships within Whittier. “It is an Rick Navarro are eager and ready to help Chamber worked at the Fountain Valley Chamber honor for me to be a part of such a great businesses grow and prosper by of Commerce for 2.5 years as the and vibrant Chamber,” says MaryAnn. Director of Membership & Member Programs providing excellent customer service administrative assistant to the CEO. “It Please help welcome Rick and MaryAnn Sourial and solid programs. Each of them brings was an incredibly rewarding position MaryAnn to the team and don’t hesitate Bookkeeper unique skills and previous experience that introduced me into the chamber to reach out to either of them with any Christina Almaraz working in the Chamber world. world and taught me how truly important questions about membership benefits, Prior to accepting the Director of Public small businesses are to the community,” advertising and promotion, networking Whittier Chamber Business Focus Relations position, Rick graduated from he says. opportunities or special events. You can Official Publication of the Whittier Area Chamber of Commerce California State University, Fullerton with MaryAnn’s background includes meet the entire Whittier Chamber staff a Bachelor’s degree in Communications working with several different Chambers at the Re-Open House and Member This publication is mailed to 12,000 licensed businesses in the city of Whittier, all Whittier Chamber with an emphasis in Journalism. While of Commerce both as a volunteer and Reception on July 14 at 9 a.m. at the members, and Whittier residents in selected areas. Rick was in college, he participated in as a staff member which gives her a Whittier Chamber office. We welcome comments, press releases, and community interest stories. The Whittier Chamber reserves the right to approve and edit submitted material. 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Golf tournaments can bring people Everyone is invited and encouraged throughout the community together like no to join our golfers at the 19th Hole other sporting event can, and the Whittier After Party Mixer for only $40 per Chamber’s Hathaway Golf Classic is person. “The mixer begins at 4 p.m. on 19th Hole After Party Mixer Sponsor Birdie Game Sponsor Printing Sponsor no exception. As one of Whittier’s only the new, expanded patio overlooking business-focused tournaments, this the picturesque golf course and will Auction Board Sponsors Hole Host Sponsors event will feature great gifts, a full day feature cocktails, business networking, The Traveling Traveler • Friendly Hills Country Club American First Credit Union • CAPC, Inc. • Ooma Johnson Mauro Group/Compass • Liquor Mart of business networking on and off the a delicious Friendly Hills dinner and a Awards Sponsor course, delicious food, and exciting seat at the tournament awards banquet,” US Bank Lunch Sponsor contests and games. This year the explained Hathaway co-chair Tania Lascari’s Italian Restaurant Beverage Sponsors Whittier Chamber is very excited to get Castaneda from Republic Services. Brookdale Uptown Whittier • Friendly Hills Bank Payroll 19th Hole Mixer Sponsor people back together again for a great Attendees will have the opportunity Liquor Mart • Pacific Western Bank • Grocery Outlet The Quad at Whittier day of golf and fun and plans additional to watch the popular $2,000 Golf Ball measures to keep participants safe. Drop, enjoy the excitement of the Putt Breakfast Sponsor Photography Sponsor Catering by Herach & Ara Say Cheese Photography Whether you golf, volunteer, or for Prizes contest, as well as bid on purchase a ticket to the 19th Hole After unique and exciting silent auction items. Cart Sponsor Putt for Prizes Sponsor Party Mixer, you don’t want to miss the More importantly, attending the 19th Hole Whittier Police Officers’ Association Martplan Insurance nd 42 Annual Hathaway Golf Tournament After Party Mixer grants you access to On Course Game Sponsors Putting Contest Sponsors on Monday, September 13 at the beautiful networking with the 150 golfers, City Exclusively Tire & Auto Brookfield Residential • Toyota of Whittier Friendly Hills Country Club. officials, and corporate representatives MPG Construction and Shannon G’s Flowers & Well over 150 business owners and who attend the Hathaway Golf Classic. Clothing Boutique Scoring Sponsor Harvey & Parmelee community members are expected Information on tickets to the 19th Hole Quantum Econometrics – Doug Rowan Gateway Management • Greg’s Auto Body participate in the Chamber’s Hathaway After Party Mixer can be found online at Snack Sponsors Golf Classic. “This event gives my www.whittierchamber.com. DJ/Sound Sponsor GM Properties • Ocean Honda • Posada Whittier business the opportunity for recognition RMH Entertainment Pro-Tech Carpet and Tile • RK Knight Plumbing not only through Chamber marketing WIN $2,000 IN THE GOLF Golf Ball Sponsor Water Sponsors but on the course when I’m golfing Ad infin Item Norwalk/La Mirada Plumbing with clients,” stated past Chamber BALL DROP: Rose Hills Memorial Park & Mortuary Don’t miss the always thrilling $2,000 Golf Ball Drop Sponsors President Doug Rowan from Quantum Eagle Sponsors Golf Ball Drop sponsored this year A7 Towing • Associated Cabinets • Friendly Hills Bank Econometrics. “The tournament’s State Farm Insurance - Cheryl Estep Athens Services • DialMED Home Care recurring theme is NETWORKING! We by A7 Towing, Associated Cabinets, Uptown Flooring • Whittier Community Foundation Lascari’s Italian Restaurant want our guests to enjoy their day and Friendly Hills Bank, State Farm- Cheryl MAP Property Management • Quinn Cat Company leave feeling like they had the opportunity Estep, Uptown Flooring, and the Whittier Grand Prize Sponsor Republic Services • Suburban Water Systems California Domestic Water Whittier College to meet new people and create leads Community Foundation. This cash prize game is open to both golfers and non- Tee Sponsors while enjoying a day on the greens,” A7 Towing • Associated Cabinets • Athens Services • DialMED Home Care • Friendly Hills Bank added Hathaway Golf Classic co-chair golfers and features the chance to win MAP Property Management • Martplan Insurance • Norwalk/La Mirada Plumbing • Ooma • PIH Health Shannon Gimbel-Hammer from Shannon up to $2,000! Here’s how it works: 1) The Quad at Whittier • Republic Services • Rose Hills Memorial Park & Mortuary G’s Flowers & Clothing Boutique. purchase a numbered Hathaway golf State Farm Insurance - Cheryl Estep • Suburban Water Systems • US Bank • Whittier College Golfers will play a team scramble ball from the Whittier Chamber for $25 Whittier Community Foundation th format with awards being given in several (or 5 balls for $100); 2) at the 19 Hole *All sponsors are listed as of presstime. Sponsorship opportunities are still available! flights including Callaway. Everyone After Party Mixer, a helicopter will hover is invited to participate, regardless of over the golf course and drop all the whether you are new to golf or the purchased golf balls over the green; 3) next Phil Mickelson! Even if you don’t whoever owns the ball(s) that fall into golf at all, there are a variety of ways the designated hole wins the cash prize. to participate: Multiple winners will split the prize. There will be chances to win additional cash prizes if your ball lands in one of six pre- GOLF: set circles near the hole. Purchase your Sponsored by Hathaway golf ball today – you could win Title sponsor: $2,000! Balls can be purchased online Credit Union of Southern California at www.whittierchamber.com. Winners Tournament sponsor: need not be present. Rose Hills Memorial Park & Mortuary The cost to participate is $250 per golfer ($320 with a tournament package) and BE A TEE SPONSOR: includes green fees, cart, tournament One of the easiest ways to participate gifts, boxed lunch, awards banquet, and market your business to the 200 th golfers and volunteers that day is by SAVE 19 Hole Mixer and several exciting on- course games with great opportunities being a Tee Sponsor. Tee sponsorships to win. Corporate foursomes (which include a sign on the course, recognition THE include 4 tournament packages) are in the dinner program and a listing in $1,400, and, if you want some extra the Business Focus newspaper prior to marketing for your business, become the tournament. There are two ways to an Eagle Sponsor for $1,600 (includes a make sure your business is seen with a foursome, 4 tournament packages, a tee tee sign this year: DATE sign and additional marketing). Golfers can start their day by warming up for  Classic Tee Sign ($100 chamber their round in the challenging Putting members; $150 non-members) MONDAY, Contest. Attending the 19th Hole After features your business name on a Party Mixer and awards banquet is a sig great way to end the day and will feature  Feature your LOGO instead of your SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 the suspenseful helicopter golf ball drop, name ($125 chamber members; the exciting Putt for Prizes contest, a $175 non-members) Friendly Hills Country Club delicious Friendly Hills Country Club nd meal, unique silent auction items and The 42 Annual Hathaway Golf Classic 9 a.m. Registration more opportunities to win. is once again expected to sell out. To secure your space in the tournament or 10:30 a.m. Shotgun Start at the 19th Hole After Party Mixer, visit NOT A GOLFER? www.whittierchamber.com, call (562) ONLINE REGISTRATION NOW OPEN TH ATTEND THE 19 HOLE 698-9554 or email carol@whittierchamber. Sponsorships Available AFTER PARTY MIXER: com. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Money raised at the Hathaway Sponsored by The Quad at Whittier Visit whittierchamber.com, call 562 698-9554 or Can’t get away from the office? Is your Golf Classic fund valuable programs and golf swing off? Come network at the services that help Whittier area businesses email [email protected] and assist the Chamber in advocating for 19th Hole After Party Mixer instead! for more information important issues in our community. 4 WHITTIER BUSINESS FOCUSWWW.WHITTIERCHAMBER.COM JULY/AUG 2021

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MAYOR’S MESSAGE MAYOR Joe Vinatieri Whittier – reopening is here and we made it! To those of you who have been our progress. The American Recovery months to address housing needs, working extra hours to stay afloat this Plan will help address specific needs mixed-use development, and an past year, getting creative to serve your in our community and provide critical Innovation Zone on the west end of customers and manage restrictions, financial assistance to the City this year, town; and advocacy is set to continue on and other amenities. Additionally, and to all those who have continued and we encourage residents to watch the Metro Goldline East Transit Corridor the City’s partners at Jovenes have to patronize Whittier businesses first, I for an announcement on when and how connectivity and transit-oriented opened a new youth center in Whittier thank you. The City has worked hard to to participate in a special City Council development near PIH Health. The State to serve younger residents experiencing meet the needs of our community this study session taking place this month of the City is now available for viewing homelessness and the City is investing past year through fee reductions, grant regarding how these federal dollars can on the City and Chamber websites and in additional outreach efforts this year programs, virtual programming, and be utilized to further support Council’s we appreciate the opportunity to provide through a pilot program in conjunction more to ensure that Whittier continued to goals and our community as we make a look back at all we’ve accomplished with our law enforcement partners. thrive amidst this season of uncertainty, our way out of the pandemic and get during a very trying year and an update As our reopening continues, I’m but I am most proud of the resilience our back to business. on what’s to come for Whittier. looking forward to getting back together community has shown and for keeping Many have asked about highlights Speaking of updates, many of our in our parks, community centers, and compassion at the forefront. In this new from last month’s State of the City local seniors are looking forward to City facilities. Watch for additional phase of our collective recovery, I want Address and I am pleased to report resuming their traditional programming information on social media regarding to remind you that your favorite events that progress continues on a number at the Uptown Senior Center on continued COVID-19 protocols and are back and Whittier’s on the Move! of exciting projects throughout town. Walnut. As most of you know, the public health guidance but get ready Thank you to my colleagues on The Central Library expansion and City Council moved to operate the to join us outdoors for Concerts in the Whittier City Council for working remodel is well underway and slated for shuttered senior center as a temporary the Park, Family Movie Nights, and together to adopt a balanced last month, completion next year; we’re kicking up emergency shelter during the COVID-19 the annual 4th of July Fireworks and to the people of Whittier for further dust along the Greenway Trail extension pandemic, while the existing Salvation Spectacular at York Field. Our Parks, supporting the City’s strategic plan east toward La Habra and studying the Army property on Pickering Avenue Recreation, and Community Services and objectives through the passage of feasibility of a connection to the San was renovated to assist with serving staff has coordinated a wide variety of Measure W in 2020. City Council and Gabriel River bike path; Public Works is Whittier’s unhoused residents. As part of virtual and in-person recreation classes staff remain committed to putting your paving our busiest streets and updating the City’s Homeless Action Plan, the City for the summer that you can browse priorities first and as a result of this the City’s sewer and water infrastructure; Council selected the Salvation Army to now at www.whittierrec.com. Similarly, additional funding, are able to ensure the we’re surveying the community on the run the new Whittier Navigation Center, our Library staff continues to provide longevity and sustainability of our many proposed permanency of the Greenleaf which will provide comprehensive care online workshops, tutorials, and special youth and senior programs offered, Promenade, working towards the and wraparound support services for events, as well as books, magazines, continue to assist our local businesses completion of the Uptown Streetscape up to 139 Whittier residents in search music, movies, and more available for in their recovery, maintain and enhance Plan, and reviewing proposals for of housing and other assistance. streaming. Visit www.whittierlibrary.org Whittier’s beloved public spaces, and the development of the former Alpha Construction will be completed by the to stay connected and enjoy browsing support public safety. Despite the impact Beta property; the General Plan has end of this month and the Salvation books again at the Whittwood Branch. that COVID-19 has created in terms of undergone a comprehensive update Army staff, in partnership with the City, Take the pledge to SHOP WHITTIER revenue, Whittier will not slow down in which will be detailed in the coming looks forward to transitioning clients out this summer and show your support of the senior center and welcoming them for our small businesses. It’s important into the Navigation Center by the second to note that $1.75 of every $100 you week of August. The senior center will spend at Whittier retailers contributes undergo a major renovation project directly toward City programs and as well that includes modernizing the services and our collective efforts really restroom facilities, enclosing the central do make a difference. Stay COOL this courtyard to provide air-conditioned summer and remember that Whitter’s on Since 1958 gathering space, upgrading the flooring, the Move! Whittier Community Optimism for Economic Recovery - Continued from front page the BizFed organization, the Whittier Chamber advocates for policies and projects • Drains & Sewers Cleaned • Furnaces • Hydrojetting that strengthen our regional economy. By working together with government, the • Copper Repiping • Water Piping • Leak Detections business community can ensure that our economy fully reopens quickly while getting our residents back to work and our children back into school. • Air Conditioning • Disposals • Bath Remodeling The Whittier Chamber is supported by nearly 500 local businesses and focuses • Water Softeners • Water Heaters • Backfl ow Testing & Repair on building a thriving community where businesses can thrive through community State engagement, business growth, positive connections and collaborative advocacy. 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Assisted Living & Memory Care At Posada at Whittier we encourage and support independence while offering assisted living and memory care with services personalized to meet individual needs.We believe that our residents deserve the very best personalized care possible! Memory Care NOW OPEN! Concerts in the Park Contact us today for more information! Concerts in the Park will resume this summer with the series held at York Field 8120 Painter Ave. • Whittier, CA 90602 and named “Friday Night Lights.’ The series is set to begin July 9th and will run for six consecutive Fridays. Families must pre-register for spots at whittierrec.com and 562-945-2651 or 562-351-8275562-351-9147 Whittier residents will have an opportunity to register first. All safety precautions will be followed. Families will be encouraged to shop local and bring dinner to enjoy at RCFE # 198601660 www.Posada-whittier.com the concert. Concerts will begin at 7 p.m. with gates opening at 6 p.m. JULY/AUG 2021 WWW.WHITTIERCHAMBER.COM WHITTIER BUSINESS FOCUS 5

City Of Whittier UPDATE

Business Economic Outlook - Continued from front page ps fro Economic Outlook is $20 for Chamber members and $30 for non-members. 4 ti m th To register, go online to whittierchamber.com, call the Whittier Chamber office at 0- e (562) 698-9554, or email [email protected]. 1 About Our Speaker Christopher Thornberg founded Beacon Economics LLC in 2006. Under his leadership the firm has become one of the most respected research organizations in California serving public and private sector clients across the United States. In 2015, Dr. Thornberg also became Director of the UC Riverside School of Business Center for Economic Forecasting and Development and an Adjunct Professor at the School. City of Whittier’s New Alarm Ordinance California Reopening An expert in economic and revenue forecasting, regional economics, economic policy, and labor and real It’s no secret that responding to false alarm calls places an undue burden on police resources estate markets, Dr. Thornberg has consulted for private industry, cities, counties, and public agencies. and affects an agencies’ response to more seriousand calls. Whittier Home is no different. Burglaries In 2012, the He became nationally known for forecasting the subprime mortgage market crash that began in 2007, Whittier Police Department responded to over 2,100 alarms calls; only half of one-percent was Our state is once again open for and was one of the few economists on record to predict the global economic recession that followed. actual break-ins. These false alarms were the fifth highest category of calls in 2012 that the Whittier Police Department responded to. business and that means more time for Dr. Thornberg holds a Ph.D in Business Economics from The Anderson School at UCLA, and a B.S. all of us away from our home. During degree in Business Administration from the State University of New York at Buffalo. After reviewing ourChief data, the Whittier Police Department determined that alarm user error and system malfunction were the most common causethes for pandemic, false alarms. Otherhome factors burglars contributing took a to false alarms were:Aviv the alarm Bar system was improperlybreak installed, because the alarmmany system of us was were not working properly maintained and tested, and the responsiblefrom party home informat andion our was kidsnot on were file with attending the Police Department. Our team met with representativesschool from from alarm home. companies In tofact, review we our saw the City of Whittier adds new current City ordinance and those ordinances of other cities to determine methods for reducing largestfalse drop alarms. in homeWe determined burglaries our alarm in our ordinan community'sce was outdated history and not in consistent the past with year. Nowcurrent that alarm we're equipment going standard to be spendings. 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Make sure everyone at home One of the important changes to our current ordinance is the allotment of false alarm th gets onresponses board prior with to thisbeing important charged for anhabit. officer’s response. Under the new ordinance, an alarm 4 of July Fireworks Joyful Movement, Tai Chi, Zumba and • If youowner have may an receive alarm, a fine let for everyone each false alarmknow call about in excess it. A of yard one in sign any twelve and stickersmonth period. on doors Spectacular Chair Boxing. 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Parnell Park has alarmprogram. yard signs However, and ifstickers the alarm onlineuser successfully and send completes out the the fsamealse alarm message! prevention Participants can join in for an evening also opened the senior billiards room as • Anythingprogram, you the can Police do Department to give thewill issue impression the user a certificatethat the whichhouse may is be occupied used in lieu whileof you of safe, family fun as all CDC and well as allowed the Senior Chess Club are outone is payment a good for step one assessed to preventing fine, provided a burglary. the certificate A car is submitted in the driveway, within one- yearTV ofon its inside, Los Angeles County of Public Heath to resume their activity. issuance. trash cans put away, newspapers off the driveway etc... guidelines will be followed. Bring your • A "noThe soliciting alarm prevention sign" mayprogram keep woul peopled be a sixty you (60) do minute not knoweducational away course from that your would front door. dinner and enjoy live entertainment by Palm Park Pool – Summer Programming You justexplain never the alarm know ordinance, these daysparts and if the functions person of an knocking alarm system on, and your how door to use is the really alarm trying Cold Duck prior to the firework show. to sellsystem you somethingproperly. The goal or justof this looking course will into be toyou educate home alarm to userssee andif there to ultimately is something reduce of Register online at cityofwhittier.org for a Palm Park pool has become a multi- false alarms calls. use facility following all CDC guidelines. value they can get at a later time. You can find these signs and stickers at home 10 X 10 zone that can accommodate up improvement stores. to 8 people. The cost is $10 per family. Besides the successful Adult lap swim, they now offer safe swim lessons for • Doorbell and perimeter cameras serve as a good deterrent for most criminals. Gates open at 6 p.m. and the firework They may skip a house with visible surveillance for one that does not have any. show will start at 9 p.m. people of all ages and abilities and water aerobics. Masks will be required except • Home burglars these days fall into two categories... organized burglary crews Family Movie Nights when in the water and participants are supporting their gang or local drug addicts supporting their habit. They are all after Family Movie night is back! In a hybrid encouraged to come dressed and ready cash, jewelry, portable electronics, and firearms. They are experts at what they movie series this summer, Family Movie to swim. Social distancing guidelines will do and they know where most people keep what they are looking for. If you can Nights will have a Parking Lot Edition be followed and lifeguards will wear face store desirable items in unique and protected places, a burglar will have to stay in August and Park Editions in July and shields while conducting lessons from longer as they look... and the longer they stay... the more they get concerned about September. Bring your dinner and chairs, the pool. getting caught. support our local restaurants and watch Finally, get to know your neighbors and agree to call the police anytime you incredible movies. Kids will be provided Lil All Stars see suspicious individuals or vehicles by each other's homes, condo or apartment. with a fun craft as they await the start Lil All Stars is back with great interactive Too often we take burglary reports and locate neighbors who saw the suspicious of the movie. Families can register at sports programs for ages 5-7 to learn and people enter a back yard or park in the driveway of their neighbor's home, but they WhittierRec.com to reserve their spot. play with their parents. never called us. (562) 567-9240 is our dispatch number for non-emergency calls. Registration for each movie will open on T-Ball starts July 10 • Soccer starts August 14 If you see a crime in progress, like unfamiliar people jumping over a side gate into the first of each month. Movies will begin Football starts September 18 a neighbor's back yard... call 911. at dusk at the old Alpha Beta Parking Lot All Lil All Star classes are held Saturday on Hadley St. and Comstock Ave. mornings at Michigan Park - Register at A tribute to Whittier’s matriarch Ruth B. Shannon WhittierRec.com August 28 - Monsters University, Gates open at From the Ruth B. Shannon Advisory Council; Huntington 6:30 p.m. - Park Edition Fun Acrylic Painting Performing Arts Center at Library, Art Collection and July 24 - Parnell Park - Raya thee Last Dragon Students 6-12 years learn color mixing, September 18 - Michigan Park - movie TBD Whittier College to the Ruth B. Botanical Gardens in San paint application, and figurative art. Class Shannon Maternity Center at PIH Marino; and the Autry Museum Whittier Adult Softball is back! is held at Parnell Park on Wednesday Health Hospital Whittier, Ruth B. of the American West, where she afternoons beginning July 28 - Summer Adult Softball Program will start Register Shannon’s name is well-known became a trustee soon after the st at WhittierRec.com on August 1 . Whittier Adult Softball around town. founding of the museum in 1988. will run for 10 weeks with games on Fun Summer Camps For those who knew her Ruth B. Shannon Other organizations the Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays Robotic Labworks - Discover the inner personally, Ruth B. was a powerhouse, Shannons supported were The Boy at York Field. League fee is $500 and th workings of robots by experimenting a loyal friend and a generous benefactor. Scouts of America, (Good Scout Award registration began on Monday, June 28 with circuits, gears, sensors, and power at Parnell Park. Ruth Boggs Shannon was born in Committee) and the Whittier Public supplies. Watch as our Tesla Coil Tollesboro, KY on October 22, 1923 and Library and Foundation. She was also sends out bolts of electricity and turn Adaptive Recreation Program passed away at her home in Whittier on active in the East Whittier Women’s Adaptive Recreation is a program for on a lightbulb with your own body when you become a human circuit! You will June 3, 2021. She was preceded in death Club, the Assistance League of Whittier those with developmental disabilities ages by her husband, Ed L. Shannon, Jr. and the PEO. 15+. The PRCS department has hosted become robot engineers as you build a During Ed Shannon’s career in the Ruth B. was also a supporter of the FREE virtual activities open to all ages and unique motorized robot that you can take surrounding cities since May 2020. Virtual home at the end of the week! This camp oil industry, the Shannons lived in three Whittier Chamber of Commerce as a activities include Zoom fitness classes, will be held July 19-22 from Monday - foreign countries: Australia, Peru and member for many years and believed in cooking lessons, craft nights, virtual Thursday at Parnell Park, 9 a.m. - 12 Venezuela. They traveled to many the Chamber’s efforts to create a healthy p.m., Register at WhittierRec.com countries and every continent in the business environment and a vibrant field trips as well as a custom YouTube world, either for business or pleasure, but community. Ruth B., along with business channel designed specifically for these Slime-y, Sticky, Stretchy Concoctions participants. As health restrictions ease, - Ooze into a gooey fun time with of chose to make Whittier their home base. owner Lee Owens, served as Chair of the the virtual programming will continue while sliming around! You will get stuck on Ruth B. Shannon served on boards Chamber’s long standing Whittier Beautiful introducing limited in-person programming science as you become lab scientists-in- of several local organizations: Whittier committee. Ruth B. was passionate about at Parnell Park. training in this whirlwind program. Take College, where she served as trustee Whittier and the committee served as a Senior Classes & Programs a trip through several fields of chemistry from 1979 to 2021; Presbyterian watchdog for keeping our town clean. Parnell Park has reopened to serve to discover and experience firsthand how Intercommunity Hospital, where she One of the highlights was awarding those as the immediate Senior Center for to make elephant toothpaste, a forever served on the Foundation Board businesses that invested in their property the Whittier Community. Classes snowball, and everyone’s favorite – of Directors; the Nixon Library and the coveted Whittier Beautiful Award. include; Low Impact Aerobics for sticky slime. 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Sight for Kids event Superintendents who will temporarily lead the Key changes to the recently revised Emergency Throughout their 100-year history, the key to the District until the next Superintendent is selected. The Temporary Standards include: Whittier Host Lions Club longevity and success of Board anticipates that they will need approximately their service mission has been clever and sometimes four months to work with stakeholders in the search • Fully vaccinated employees without symptoms outrageous fun. Both sustain the Whittier Lions for the next Superintendent who will replace Maria do not need to be tested or quarantined after and fuel their continued growth and efforts in the Martinez-Poulin who resigned her position in June. close contacts with COVID-19 cases unless community. Their weekly meetings are conducted “Dr. Rasmussen and Mr. Tauer will provide they have symptoms. in that spirit, and the laughter and camaraderie are the leadership and guidance needed through • No face covering requirements outdoors (except contagious. Fun and fellowship also accompany their this transition period so our students, staff and during outbreaks), regardless of vaccination fundraising events and social gatherings. community continue to thrive,” explained Linda status, though workers must be trained on Following that spirit, the Whittier Host Lions Club Small, President of the WCSD Board of Education. CDPH recommendations for outdoor use of face is excited to again be hosting their annual Sight for Mr. Tauer and Dr. Rasmussen have over 40 coverings. Kids event the evening of Saturday, August 14th. years of experience in K - 12 education. They have • Employers may allow fully vaccinated The event will be in a much larger space at The both held the position of superintendent and have employees not to wear face coverings indoors, provided leadership as interim superintendents for Quad at Whittier. The event will be IN PERSON with several school districts. “The unique advantage of but must document their vaccination status. entertainment and lots of food and drinks provided having co-interim superintendents is that the District There are some settings where CDPH requires by local restaurants, wineries, and breweries. Also gains the talents and expertise of both individuals face coverings regardless of vaccination status. featured will be their popular silent and live auctions yet incurs no additional costs,” stated Small. In outbreaks, all employees must wear face featuring unique experiences and sought-after items. Dr. Alan Rasmussen has 13 years of experience coverings indoors and outdoors when six-feet The money raised will be used to fund the Whittier as a superintendent. He has also served as an physical distancing cannot be maintained, Host Lions Club’s many projects and financial Assistant Superintendent for Personnel and regardless of vaccination status. donations to nonprofits in the Whittier community. Educational Services, an elementary and middle • Employers must provide unvaccinated The Whittier Host Lions Club will be celebrating school principal, and a classroom teacher. employees with approved respirators (N95 their 100th year of service to the Whittier Community Mr. Richard Tauer has 3 years of experience masks) for voluntary use when working indoors at the Sight for Kids event. “After a year of struggles as a superintendent and twelve years of extensive or in a vehicle with others, upon request. and challenges, it’s time to have some fun!” exclaimed experience in Human Resources. From 2000 - 2008, • Employers may not retaliate against employees Whittier Host Lions Club President Dr. Ruben Mr. Tauer served as Whittier City School District’s for wearing face coverings. Armienta. “We invite you to join the Whittier Host Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. He • No physical distancing or barrier requirements Lions Club for fun and good times, while supporting has taught at the elementary, middle, adult school, regardless of employee vaccination status with our community, at Sight for Kids.” and graduate levels. In addition, he has served as the following exceptions: Tickets are available through members of the a school principal as well as a director of state and o Employers must evaluate whether it is Whittier Host Lions. Tickets and donations are also federal programs and compliance. necessary to implement physical distancing accepted at www.whittierlions.org. The Board of Education intends to engage staff and barriers during an outbreak (3 or more and community members throughout the process of cases in an exposed group of employees) selecting a new superintendent to lead the Whittier o Employers must implement physical City School District. 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Mental illness is a condition that what to do. When this person is also impacts a person’s mood, thinking, and your employee, it can be even trickier. Contact the following behavior. It is estimated that about one Here is a list of things you can do. Lions for tickets: in five adults are currently experiencing ● Educate yourself on topics related Al Campano - (562) 556-1967 a mental health disorder (approximately to mental health. 43.8 million people in the U.S). These ● Take any threat of suicide seriously. Doug Keeling - (562) 947-2231 common mental health issues affect ● Become familiar with the company’s Paul White - (562) 305-5432 every area of life, from social and health plan and resources. personal to work and business. Hence, ● If you are a supervisor, document it is important to recognize warning changes in work performance and We invite you to come together and celebrate signs that a person struggling with discuss the documented changes mental illness may display. Below is a with the employee privately and with our community as we resume life after lockdown list of signs to look out for. make the appropriate referral. TH ● Low morale. ● Learn the warning signs of mental THE 25 ANNUAL ● Easily distracted. illness and think about making those WHITTIER HOST LIONS ● Lack of cooperation. connections when an employee’s ● Reduced productivity. performance, demeanor, or ● Decreased motivation. appearance changes. ● Poor decision making. ● Keep workload manageable. for ● Increased irritability or hostility. ● Be flexible when an employee Sight Kids, Etc. ● Reduced interaction with has lost a loved one or has other co-workers. significant life disruptions. SATURDAY, AUGUST 14, 2021 • 5:30 p.m. ● Inability to comprehend instructions. To learn how to create a mentally THE QUAD AT WHITTIER ● Increased absenteeism and/or tardiness. healthy workplace environment, (Old OSH Hardware Building) ● Noticeable change in personal please contact us at (562) 907-7466 13400 Whittier Blvd, Whittier, CA 90605 appearance. or check out our PsyLink Employee ● Working more slowly and missing Assistance Program at PsyLinkCenter. deadlines. org. Psylink is a branch of Whittier Wine Tasting, Dinner Event & Auction ● Concerns about employee’s Counseling Center (WCC). Its mission alcohol or drug use. is to provide psychological support to Come enjoy some great wine, ● Increased number of accidents in small businesses and nonprofits. WCC food and social interactions at the workplace. believes that small businesses and nonprofits should have access to the Whittier’s fi rst, major, ● Frequent complaints around feeling “achy” and tired. same resources larger companies have. post-pandemic event! WCC knows that every organization can If you suspect someone at work may succeed by establishing healthy work need assistance with a mental health environments that promote personal issue, it can be challenging to know health, job satisfaction, and safety.

Ambassador Team 2021-2022 Ambassador Chair Laurie Perschbacher, MAP Property Management, Inc. Alyssa Barrios, Mary Kay John Bogdanov, Telworx Judy Bradt, A Special Event Steve Burns, Steven Burns Photography Courtney French, Credit Union of Southern California Mary Garcia, Helpline Youth Counseling Tom Guerrero, Say Cheese Photography Christy Wyant Alyssa Barrios Paul Hernandez, Christy Wyant is the manager of Martplan Insurance Alyssa Barrios is an independent beauty State Farm Insurance - Paul Hernandez Agency, Inc. She has been an insurance agent for consultant for Mary Kay. She has been an active Rob Marin, Rob Marin Realty over 30 years, helping individuals and businesses member of the Chamber since she joined two years protect their assets by delivering insurance and risk ago. According to Alyssa, she strives to enrich lives Peter Rodriguez, management solutions to fit their unique needs. internally, externally, and eternally through her work Peter Rodriguez - Christy has been a Chamber member for 3 years with Mary Kay. It is her goal to help others look and Valley View Home Loans and an Ambassador for 2 years. Christy has been feel their best and support them in becoming the Lauren Sweeney, Rise Up For You best versions of themselves. Mary Kay has been on the Hathaway Golf Tournament committee for the Christy Wyant, Martplan Insurance Agency, Inc. past 2 years and has also served on the Chamber a huge life education for Alyssa and she wants to Networking Committee this past year. share that with our community. She regularly attends Wake Up Whittier, as well Alyssa has been a Chamber Ambassador since Genuine Escrow April 2021. She really enjoys building business as all the ribbon cutting ceremonies taking place 10846 Beverly Blvd., Suite D relationships and helping the Chamber transition Whittier, CA 90601 in the community and the Hathaway Golf Classic back into a new normal. (562) 317-8801 Fundraiser. She has been a Chamber member for almost two Since being an Ambassador for the Chamber, years with her Mary Kay business, but Alyssa is very the thing she has enjoyed most about being an familiar with the work of the Chamber. As Miss Teen Ambassador is the friends she has made. “We have Whittier in her high school days and Miss Whittier so much fun working together helping the Chamber in her college days, she was actively involved in in their various networking meetings, ribbon cuttings, the Chamber and always loved networking with the events and fundraisers,” says Christy. “It has been movers and shakers of our community. such a blessing to meet such selfless people and Since being a Chamber member, she says that build long lasting friendships at the same time,” the best part is being appointed as an Ambassador, Welcome to Whittier she added. where she is a bridge between the Whittier Chamber According to Christy, the best part about being and small enterprises. She embraces the dreams of Genuine Escrow! a Chamber member is the connections that are entrepreneurs and loves promoting them on their The Chamber celebrated the opening of Genuine made and being involved in the many networking behalf. “Our city wouldn’t be as unique if it weren’t Escrow with Mayor Joe Vinatieri, Chamber Board for our small businesses,” exclaimed Alyssa. members and Ambassadors and friends and family of opportunities the Chamber has to offer. owners Monique and Jackee. “Being Genuine is so Christy’s advice to Chamber members is this: “Take Alyssa wanted to leave you with these words: important to us, we made it the name of our company!” care of the client, take care of the company and the “Beauty is being the best possible version of stated Monique. “We want you to feel as if you are our rest will fall into place.” yourself, inside and out.” -Audrey Hepburn only client,” added Jackee. 10 WHITTIER BUSINESS FOCUSWWW.WHITTIERCHAMBER.COM JULY/AUG 2021 RENEWING MEMBERS TOYOTA OF WHITTIER Thanks to the following members for renewing their Chamber membership and for supporting our efforts to build a strong local economy BUY LOCAL SUPPORT WHITTIER MAY BIG SAVINGS A Special Event Lowe & Rossopoulos, D.D.S. (562) 619-4236 (562) 907-4522 *NO HAGGLE • NO HASSLE* Affirm Family Advocacy Mary Kay (562) 457-0663 (562) 322-2869 Aion Web & Graphic Designs Mi Burrito Mexican Grill (323) 714-4802 (562) 905-6023 America’s Job Center Novak, Brian, D.M.D., Inc. (562) 947-7811 of California - SASSFA CALL ME (562) 946-2237 Pacific Pay Inc. RICHARD MARROQUIN Ardent Tax & Accounting Solutions (877) 572-2729 Fleet Manager (562) 209-6218 PDQ Rentals 14577 E. Whittier Blvd. • Whittier, California, 90605 Automobile Club of Southern (562) 944-3206 BUS (562) 698-2591 Ext. 5921 • CELL (562) 882-3076 California [email protected] toyotawhittier.com (562) 698-3721 R.K. Knight Plumbing (562) 947-5588 Averill & Green, Kenneth L. Green, Patent & Trademark Attorney Rio Hondo College (562) 698-8039 (562) 692-0921 Bailey & Romero, Law Firm, Say Cheese Photography (562) 698-0530 Law & Strategy (562) 889-0182 Sharpstone Realty, Inc. (562) 217-7646 Bright Plaza Pharmacy & Home Medical Equipment St. Mark’s Lutheran School (562) 943-7500 (626) 968-0428 Employers Choice Screening Sudick, John K., D.D.S. & (562) 319-0411 Choi, Brian, D.M.D. (562) 698-8739 Global IT (562) 698-2500 Tepeyac & Tequila Sports Bar (562) 695-2277 GP Graphics (562) 943-7345 Trinity Lutheran Church (541) 301-7488 Graham Productions LLC. (562) 846-4822 Tri-Star Construction & Restoration Harvey & Parmelee, LLP, CPAs Services, Inc. (562) 698-9891 (714) 237-9980 ITennis Whittier VCC: The Gary Center (562) 896-8949 (760) 631-5000 Jere E. McDonald, Veracruz Restaurant (562) 693-3274 An Accountancy Corp. (562) 945-1558 Visiting Angels (562) 947-5390 Law Offices of Steven Ibarra (562) 452-9937 Water Replenishment Lenihan, Bill & Joanie District of Southern California (562) 275-4231 Living Right Now Reverse Mortgage Solutions Whittier Counseling Center (562) 743-0869 (562) 907-7466 Long Beach Small Business Whittier Public Library Foundation 562-567-9922 Development Center (562) 938-5010 Women’s & Children’s Crisis Shelter 562-945-3937 JUNE A Center for Children & Nickell, Jeff Family Law, Inc. 714-937-1234 Professional Physical Therapy Association., Inc. Acuvision Family Optometry (562) 945-1587 (562) 696-1883 All Day Drywall RJP Construction (562) 447-8833 (310) 892-1719 Aloha AIr Conditioning Inc. Rockies Frozen Yogurt (562) 693-2553 (562) 698-7679 Beverly Hospital Rodriguez, Carlos (323) 726-1222 Rousselle Termite & Pest Control Days Inn - Whittier (562) 692-0481 (562) 944-4760 San Gabriel Valley Water Company DialMED Home Care (562) 699-1041 (562) 464-0295 Dr. Solar & Roofing Southern California Gas Company (562) 777-4677 (800) 427-2200 Farmers Insurance - Special Children’s League, Inc. Claudia Sambrano Agency (562) 355-4147 (562) 270-9777 Uptown Whittier Frisco’s Carhop Diner Improvement Association (562) 947-3663 (562) 305-5432 Hebert Design Werks WFG (562) 447-0383 (951) 530-9343 MPG Construction Inc. Whittier Village Stadium Cinemas (562) 947-8961 (562) 945-5271 Navi & Sons Plumbing Zen Business (213) 749-1046 (844) 493-6249 JULY/AUG 2021 WWW.WHITTIERCHAMBER.COM WHITTIER BUSINESS FOCUS 11

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