| Lancaster Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee |
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Chairwoman of the Board
Vice-Chair
Ex-Officio
Mark Hemstreet - Chief Executive Officer
Lancaster Chamber of Commerce
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Lancaster Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors
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| Lancaster Chamber of Commerce Office Staff |
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Mark Hemstreet, Chief Executive Officer
Anna Zarley, Event Coordinator
Sharon Molnar, Office Coordinator
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What can the Lancaster Chamber of Commerce do to help grow YOUR business?
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| What is Your Chamber? Since 1902, the Lancaster Chamber of Commerce has existed as a private, voluntary, nonprofit (501(C)(3) and (C)(6) business organization dedicated to improving the economic environment of business growth and prosperity. The business community now serves a greater Antelope Valley Region, with a population of more than 480,000 people.
As the Antelope Valley continues to develop and thrive, the Lancaster Chamber of Commerce continues to evolve to meet the needs of its members and our growing community. The Lancaster Chamber offers a variety of benefits to help businesses, large and small, to network and grow. Membership Benefits
- Personal Page on Chamber Website
- Chamber Mobile App
- Monthly E-Newsletter
- Community Calendar
- Membership Directory Listing
- Membership City Map Listing
- Radio Talk Show - Free
- Chamber Classes / E-Learning Portal
- Conference room for Members
- Social Media Marketing
- Endless Networking Opportunites
- Grand Openings/Ribbon Cuttings
Monthly Events
- Membership Luncheon
- Business-4-Breakfast
Quarterly Events
- Mega-Mixers
- Breakfast with Legislators
Discount Advertisement
- AV Press - Chamber Page
- Video Commercials
- Web Video - Business Showcase
Please call the Chamber for more information: (661) 948-4518
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Member Benefits
Maximizing Your Membership
We all talk about how to bring more awareness to our business or organization. Social Media is nothing new, but are you on top of your game? Are you part of the Lancaster Chambers Facebook page? Add a quick post on our member to member page. Having an event? Weekend sale? End of Season Sell-off? or other promotional opportunity you would like to publicize? Give it a try, it's all part of being a Member of the Lancaster Chamber of Commerce!
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August 2019
Antelope Valley Fair Parade
Hosted by the Lancaster Chamber
08/10/2019
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
The Blvd Between
10th Street West
and Sierra Highway
Lancaster Chamber of Commerce
Membership Luncheon
Meet the Author: Kathy Strong
Secret Southern California
08/14/2019
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Hellenic Center
43404 30th Street West
Lancaster, CA 93534
Lancaster Chamber of Commerce
Legislative Committee Meeting
08/19/2019
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
AVTA Boardroom
42210 6th Street West
Lancaster, CA 93534
Business-4-Breakfast with the
Lancaster Chamber of Commerce
08/22/2019
7:00 am- 8:30 am
A.M. Cafe
44205 10th Street West
Lancaster, CA 93534
Lancaster Chamber of Commerce
Ambassador Corp Meeting
08/28/2019
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
554 West Lancaster Blvd
Lancaster, CA 93534
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JULY
Introducing Our
Newest
Members!
Elite Building Maintenance
Jose Chavez
314 East Avenue K-4, Ste 206
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 941-4571
Law Offices of Steve Fox
Steve Fox
42156 10th Street West, Ste 103
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 726-5151
Lindsey Optics
Dwight Lindsey
104 East Avenue K-4, Ste K
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 522-7101
Say No Mo Apparel
Nicole Brazile
1140 Commerce Center Drive
(Inside Sol Plaza),
Spc L89
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 537-4680
SE23 Studios
Lauren Reynolds
1105 West Avenue M
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 618-4854
Turtyle, Inc
Vic Gerami
715 East Avenue L-8, Ste 103
Lancaster, CA 93535
(714) 258-0651
We Are Pleased to Present Our Renewing Members
Southern California Gas Co
3701 Pegasus Drive, Ste 114
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 393-1501
Member Since: 1952
Palmdale Regional Medical Center
38600 Medical Center Drive
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 382-5000
Member Since: 1970
Bohn's Printing
656 West Lancaster Blvd
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 948-8081
Member Since: 1981
Oxford Inn Suites
1651 West Avenue K
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 949-3423
Member Since: 1986
AV Ford / Lincoln
Mercury /
AV Mazda
1155 Auto Mall Drive
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 949-3586
Member Since: 1987
Antelope Valley Fair Association
2551 West Avenue H, Ste 102
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 948-6060
Member Since: 1987
California Bank & Trust
831 West Lancaster Blvd
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 945-4511
Member Since: 1987
Waste Management
1200 West City Ranch Rd
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 947-7197
Member Since: 1987
Wellsprings Post Acute Center
44445 15th Street West
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 948-7501
Member Since: 1987
Law Office of
Thompson Von Tungeln, APC
963 West Avenue J
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 945-5868
Member Since: 1988
Dewey Pest Control
45440 23rd Street West
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 948-4503
Member Since: 1991
Antelecom, Inc
44931 10th Street West
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 726-3516
Member Since: 1995
All Glass & Plastics
42320 10th Street West
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 945-5838
Member Since: 1996
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
Troth REALTORS
1801 West Avenue K
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 948-4646
Member Since: 1996
Bethel Christian Schools
13100 West Avenue K
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 943-2224
Member Since: 1996
Cobb Doerfler & Associates, CPA
1039 West Avenue J, Ste B
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 948-2661
Member Since: 1996
American Business Machines
190 Sierra Ct, Ste A-7
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 324-4741
Member Since: 2000
Rancho Vista Golf Course
Cascades Restaurant
3905 Club Rancho Drive
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 272-9830
Member Since: 2000
Nu Science Corporation
43102 Business Center Parkway
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 948-8898
Member Since: 2001
Adelman Radio Broadcasting
104.9, 100.9, 103.9, 877.7
42010 50th Street West
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 718-1552
Member Since: 2004
Farmers Insurance
Agent David Owens
44309 Lowtree Avenue
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 946-4224
Member Since: 2006
Fleming & Barnes
Diamondale Adolescent Care
23860 Hawthorne Blvd, Ste 200
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 791-3084
Member Since: 2007
Mission Bank
43830 20th Street West
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 949-9038
Member Since: 2007
Legalshield - Olin Rogers
38713 Tierra Subida Avenue, Ste 200
Palmdale, CA 93551
(310) 335-0115
Member Since: 2009
KGG Electric
PO Box 3241
Quartz Hill, CA 93536
(661) 943-5616
Member Since: 2011
Boulevard Flooring Emporium, Inc
820 West Lancaster Blvd
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 723-9500
Member Since: 2012
iLead Lancaster Charter School
254 East Avenue K-4
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 722-4287
Member Since: 2012
Clark Pest Control
42831 Sierra Highway
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 948-7518
Member Since: 2013
Olive's Mediterranean Cafe
518 West Lancaster Blvd
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 945-4500
Member Since: 2013
Boba Cove & Cafe
44445 Valley Central Way
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 945-2929
Member Since: 2014
Caliber Collision
146 East Avenue K-4
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 945-6551
Member Since: 2015
Beth Knesset Bamidbar
1611 East Avenue J
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 942-4415
Member Since: 2016
Don's Residential Doors
632 East Avenue K-8
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 945-7535
Member Since: 2016
Lancaster Alloys Company
42328 10th Street West
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 723-1397
Member Since: 2017
Quipus PC Support
816 East Avenue K
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 618-4274
Member Since: 2017
State Farm Insurance
Agent Todd Main
44744 10th Street West
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 949-0330
Member Since: 2017
B's Emroidery, Etc.
2507 West Avenue L
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 943-8800
Member Since: 2018
Ellison John
Transitional Care Center
43830 10th Street West
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 494-8600
Member Since: 2018
HT Fitness
42231 6th Street West, Ste 207
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 942-0300
Member Since: 2018
Mark Acts Now (MAN)
44700 11th Street East
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 618-3615
Member Since: 2018
Pilmera
707 West Lancaster Blvd
Lancaster, CA 93534
(818) 835-4106
Member Since: 2018
The Abbey Management Company
2231 East Palmdale Blvd, Ste P
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 274-4408
Member Since: 2018
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Message
from our Chairwoman of the Board
Greetings Chamber Members!
Well the Summer heat is here, and things are heating up all over town. We have the AV Fair in town which means Fair Parade and "Dress and Decorate" contests brought to you by our own Lancaster Chamber. We appreciate all the efforts from the Chamber Staff and volunteers to make these events a success. The Mayor informed us at the "State of the City" Chamber Luncheon, of the exciting new things happening and yet to happen all around Lancaster. Local Children are gearing up for back to school and everyone is getting in those last few vacation days. It is definitely a fun time of year and I hope you are all enjoying the season.
As for businesses, it can be a thriving or struggling time of year, depending on your industry. We at the Lancaster Chamber hope you are taking advantage of all that the Chamber has to offer. Make sure your Chamber web page is up to date, we have many visitors to the site and want to make sure your business is displayed properly. Do you have an event coming up? Let us know, we'll add it to the Chamber Calendar. You can also ask the staff about the new "Texting" promotion that is free to our members. We want to make sure you are getting the most for your membership. Please feel free to contact the office for details on these items as well as networking events and opportunities.
There are many fun things happening this summer and I am looking forward to seeing you all out there!
Katie Nelson
Chairwoman of the Board
2019/20
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Membership Luncheon
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Event Location
JP Eliopulos Hellenic Center
43404 30th Street West
Lancaster, CA 93534
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Tips & Benefits from the
Lancaster Chamber of Commerce
CEO, Mark Hemstreet
The First Six Months...and beyond.
This guide is discussed at new member orientation, and it's a good resource to review from time to time to help optimize your return on membership.
- Visit the chamber website to understand the member services and learn about the community. (Lancasterchamber.org)
- Log in to see more online benefits, review and update your information
- Make sure you have set up your landing page. (TCS)
- Attend a Chamber-hosted event: Monthly Luncheon, Business 4 Breakfast
- Show your customers that you are a trusted Chamber member by adding the Chamber logo to your business website/ marketing material
- Post your business event(s) on the Chamber online calendar
- Consider joining a project or committee at the Chamber
- Attend a Chamber-hosted event. Mega Mixer, Lunch & Learn
- Expand your marketing by talking to the Chamber about advertising opportunities.
- Review your digital landing page, texting keyword and mobile app.
- Have your physical materials (business cards/ tri-folds) in the Chamber lobby and share what you do with the Chamber staff. This way when they get referral requests it is easier to explain and refer
- Post something about your business on our Facebook page
- Look for potential business connections in our
- Share your Chamber experience with a non-member business that would benefit from membership while helping to grow our community
- Look for additional engagement opportunities (marketing opportunities and possibly being a guest speaker
- Sponsor a Chamber event or Chamber program. Gives you excellent visibility
- Be a guest on the Chamber's Radio Show - records on Thursday, broadcasts on Saturday
- Be in our Parades: AV Fair August 10th. Holiday Parade December 7th
- Have a booth in our Shop Local Showcase -First Sunday in May
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Digital / Internet Advertising Lunch & Learn
Sponsored by Spectrum Reach
Date: August 28, 2019
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Place: Lancaster Chamber of Commerce
554 West Lancaster Blvd,
Lancaster
How digital innovation has influenced the business model
On average, a person will encounter 5,000 ads and or branding a day. A large part of marketing is
building brand awareness. Get recommendations to rise above the noise.
With the development of apps, it has made our consumers extremely mobile. Find out how
to reach the "on-the-go" consumer.
Social media is an integral part of any marketing strategy, what are some strategies that you
incorporate in your marketing plans?
Data is key to companies being able to make good decisions about products, services, employees,
strategy and more. Recent data has shown we have created 90% of the world's data in the past
year. Research also shows that we are only using 1% of that data effectively. As a marketer, how
are you using 1
st
and 3
rd
party data to make smarter marketing decisions?
Bring your lunch to the Chamber and learn!
Space is limited to Chamber Members Only- So register early!
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YEA! MARKETING & PROGRAM MANAGER POSITION
The Lancaster Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation is currently seeking a qualified candidate to fulfill the role of our YEA! Program Manager.
YEA! is a groundbreaking and exciting entrepreneurship program that transforms middle and high school students into real, confident entrepreneurs. Through the program, students in grades 6-12 generate business ideas, conduct market research, write business plans, pitch to a panel of investors, get real funding and launch their own REAL companies.
Primary Role:
The YEA! Marketing & Program Manager is responsible for the successful operation of the YEA! class. A monetary stipend is included.
Typical Duties and Responsibilities:
Media Relations
- Manage media contact database for traditional media and community contacts
- Customize press release templates, send releases, and follow-up with media outlets to secure media coverage
- Manage YEA! class Facebook account
- Promote signature YEA! events including the CEO Roundtable, Investor Panel, Trade Show, and Graduation
Community Leader & Sponsor Engagement
- Identify and secure participants and sponsors for the YEA! program
- Communicate via postal mail, email and phone with participants and sponsors
Student Recruitment and Selection
- Market the opportunity and benefits to students, parents, teachers and counselors
- Recruit at the middle schools and high school campuses
- Review student applications, interview and assist in student admissions decisions
Manage the Classroom & Academic Activity
- Attend classes during the 21-week academic year (classes are Tuesdays 4:00 pm-7:00 pm)
- Provide assistance to the instructor in class (take attendance, distribute student materials, maintain cloud based classroom for business plans, speech cards, etc)
- Manage all weekly parent/student communication
- Manage Google Classroom, keep students current with assignments
A 10-15 hour weekly time commitment is estimated for this role. Complete training is provided. The ideal candidate is a dynamic, go-getter who has the ability to reach goals with enthusiasm! A positive, high energy personality with a make-it-happen attitude is who we are looking for.
Qualifications:
- Sales, marketing, fundraising, publicity and media experience
- Strong administrative skills, Facebook, Google Classroom.
- Volunteer recruitment, event coordination, or other relatable professional experience
- Training and presentation experience strongly preferred
- Enthusiastic, high energy, positive, "people person"
- Professional, makes a great impression
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BUSINESS - 4 - BREAKFAST
Join us for business, stay for breakfast!
Thursday, August 22, 2019
7:00 am- 8:30 am
This Months Breakfast is Sponsored by:
Casey Collier, (661) 789-1200
Event Location
Register by Noon the day before the breakfast if you would like your business name to be included in the list that gets handed out to all attendees.
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FREE
Chamber Radio
Talk Show
"Minding Your Business"
Minding Your Business (MYB) the Lancaster Chamber of Commerce weekly radio show, features Chamber members and Friends each Saturday at 10:00 am on
High Desert Radio 1340 KTPI AM
Hosted by Chris Spicher of AV Florist and
Aaron Goldstein of Goldstein Digital.
Music by Lions Named Leo of Bakersfield.
Call Chris Spicher: (661) 948-6006
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Lancaster Chamber
Monthly Membership Luncheon
"State of the City", Mayor Parris
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Joint Mixer / Grand Re-Opening Celebration
Residence Inn by Marriott Palmdale
514 West Avenue P, Palmdale
(661) 947-4204
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Lancaster Chamber of Commerce
Membership Orientation
July 18, 2019
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Business-4-Breakfast "Table Sponsor"
Comfort Keepers Home Care
Angela McClain, (661) 723-8180
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Senator Scott Wilk honors Antelope Ambulance as
July's Small Business of the Month
Senator Scott Wilk, representing the 21st Senate District, recognized
Antelope Ambulance as the July Small Business of the Month. Founders Andy Wilson and Doug Cain accepted the award at an event attended by a number of local business owners and customers.
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