THE eEXCHANGE APRIL 21, 2020
The Mission of the La Verne Chamber is to
Grow Business, Build Community and Improve Quality of Life
as we advocate for, educate and support our businesses.
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COVID-19 Resource Page For Business | LaVerne Chamber

This resource page on our website will be updated daily, so bookmark this page and check regularly. Information will include SBA disaster loans, resources for your employees, unemployment benefits for the self-employed, and more.

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Facebook knows that small businesses are experiencing disruptions resulting from the global outbreak of COVID-19, so it's offering $100M in cash grants and ad credits to help during this challenging time. ... read more
The IRS has just launched two FREE online portals to better facilitate the distribution of COVID-19 Recovery Rebates, authorized through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. ... read more
The La Verne Open for Business page on our website now features restaurants, grocery/convenience stores, pharmacies, pet care/supplies, auto repair, shop local on line, worship on line, and things to do at home. Check it out, spread the word, and support your fellow La Verne businesses!
If you look in the Chamber’s business directory, you’ll find  Linco Custom Picture Framing  under, well, Picture Framing. But like so many businesses right now, that’s considered nonessential. Necessity, however, is ... read more
(photo courtesy Steve Lindemann)
Lemons, meet lemonade. When Teresa Becker, owner of La Verne-based women’s wear manufacturer Heart of Haute , found her business suddenly relegated to the “non-essential” pile by COVID-19 restrictions ... read more (photo courtesy House of Haute)
In response to the pandemic, the University of La Verne has created a Student Emergency Fund to help students in need. All gifts will be matched 1:1 up to $50,000 thanks to an anonymous donor. Emergency grants will support such things as food insecurity, medical expenses and emergency housing.
The sight of hundreds of cars lined up to enter the Fairplex is usually a sign that the Los Angeles County Fair or a music festival has arrived in Pomona. This past week, the crowd waited not for entertainment but the essentials. ... read mor e (photo courtesy Renee Barbee)
City Changes Paramedic Deployment Model
On Thursday, April 16, the La Verne Fire Department switched its deployment model to return to having two paramedic units available in the City at all times, according to City Manager Bob Russi. ... read more
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Due to California's quarantine requirements, Chamber networking events have been canceled for the foreseeable future. Please check the website for updates. Thank you for your understanding. 
Reach 4,000 PTA Members for FREE
In advance of the 2019-20 school year, Bonita Council PTA in partnership with the La Verne and San Dimas Chambers of Commerce encourages ALL chamber members to participate in the value-added Shop Local Membership Perks Program for current PTA and PTSA members.

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Now, you have exclusive access to savings on your monthly wireless costs, thanks to your Chamber membership! Discounts available for all member businesses, AND their employees. 

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For a limited time, all Chamber Members with at least 10 employees will receive a two-year membership to an HR Consulting package from EverythingHR. The membership is valued at more than $2,000.00 and is sponsored by the Southern California Regional Office of Aflac and it’s local Aflac professionals (some conditions apply).

To take advantage of this limited time offer,
please contact: Diane Burkett (909) 518-4605

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