California City Chamber of Commerce

All girls ages 16 – 19 years old who are interested in becoming  Miss California City 2012 need to bring a parent to the mandatory orientation on Tuesday, December 6th at 8:00pm at the California City Chamber of Commerce building.  You must be at least 16 years old and no older than 19 by August 1, 2012.

If you have questions call
Tiffanie at 373-8048 or the Chamber at 373-8676

Please join us at our quarterly Membership Dinner
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
6pm
Mabel Davis Senior Center
Located in the parking lot at Central Park

Dinner – $10.00

We have some exciting things in store for the new year.  Please come and see what they are!!

RSVP to 760.373.8676 or
email californiacitychamber@yahoo.com

First, if you already know of someone on your  team who will not embrace the new policy and through no amount of training will ever be what you need them to be, cut them loose. Hire slow, fire fast, is always a good philosophy when building the perfect team.

For now, let’s assume you have a solid team in place. Communication is going to be the key to your success. If you do not effectively communicate your new mission with your staff, the mission will not be sustainable. Frequently staff training by you and your top manager is going to be highly important in creating this type of atmosphere.

More important than anyone else on your team, the front desk staff is going to play a
huge role in injecting the energy into your business. Many times the only interaction your customers have with a staff member during a visit is with a member of the front desk team. It is important that you hire the right personalities for this positions, and spend extra time training them.

Your employees and everyone else on payroll need to embrace your philosophy. A staff member working against you, or your mission, is like poison and you need to hire and fire until you have the perfect blend of fun, trainability and professionalism on your team. It needs to be all smiles all the time.
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Ribbon-cutting Ceremony Celebrates New Salon

BY: JOYCE GRANT

California City residents, Dawn Parsons and Yolanda Borsch, co-owners of “Snip & Tips,” bring 30 years’ total experience to their new business which had its Grand Opening on Saturday, June 25 2011.
Community leaders present to celebrate the event included:  Cal City Chamber of Commerce Vice President, Michele Chebahtah and Secretary, Toni Evans; Alta One Service Manager, Michael Sashenosky; and the 2011 California City Community Queens:  Miss California City, Jessica Rockwell; Junior Miss California City, Cynthia Nunez; Little Miss California City, Ariel Nelson; and Little Miss California City Princess, Deaven Singleton.

Dawn and Yolanda, who have been friends for 20 years, are both graduates of
Lancaster Beauty College.   Over the years they have built a loyal customer base in California City by working in several salons, but cherished the goal to start their own business.  “Opportunity knocked and we took it,” explained
Yolanda and Dawn added, “Our clients gave us a swift kick to go out on our own, so here we are!”

The Snip & Tips Salon, which is wheelchair accessible, provides all hair and
nail  services, as well as waxing.  Next month mobile cosmetologist, Connie
Bentley, will also take appointments at the salon for customized blending
makeup services.  Salon hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Sunday and Monday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. when Dawn’s son, Joshua Wiseman also a licensed cosmetologist, will provide hair services.

Current specials include one-time offers of $5.00 off on a set of acrylics and $3.00 off a haircut for all new customers.  Senior discounts are also offered on all services, except for hair coloring.  Complimentary coffee, tea, and
sodas are always available in the cozy new salon, located at 6508 California
City Boulevard. Appointments can be made by calling 760.373.1000.

Cal City Chamber Hosts Quarterly Membership Dinner

By: Kistie Evans

The Chamber of Commerce met Monday evening, June 6th at the Senior Center in California City for their quarterly membership dinner.  This was an opportunity for various businesses in town to speak to the Chamber and discuss the future possibilities for commerce in California City.

“We are excited to hear the hopes and aspirations our members have for business in California City,” said Karen Sanders, President of the Chamber of Commerce.
Gratitude was expressed to those individuals who participated and especially those who were willing to speak to the group about what they do.

The program included a presentation from Cassie Bone, manager of Cal City Fitness.  She highlighted the opportunities everyone has to come and enjoy fitness, camaraderie and nutritional guidance.  “Come to the gym, try it for a day on the house and see if you like it,” was her invitation to residents of California City.

David Evans, owner of Evans & Company, Inc. was also present to discuss his business.  As a Certified Public Accountant, he spoke of the many tax services he offers to his clients.
He also discussed opportunities to put California City on the map by branching out to conduct business in other areas saying, “My job also extends to providing CFO services to clients in a large geographical area.”

Manager of RE/MAX Clearview, Dustin Richards, presented to the group a discussion regarding their unique electronic method of managing properties.  “All homes for rent are on the clearviewre.com.  You can submit an application or payment online.  We’ve really revolutionized property management in California City.”

The final presentation came from a newborn business in California City, Snip and Tips, owned and operated by Yolanda Borsch and Dawn Parsons.  This business has been open for a week and is already running smoothly.  “We are located in the Cal City Real Estate
building, so if you get a chance, please stop by and see us,” Parsons invited.  “We are really excited about this!”

The Chamber of Commerce provides a forum in which businesses in California City can discuss strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.  For more information about the Chamber, or to find out how to become a member, call (760) 373-8676.

The California City Chamber of Commerce would like to wish everyone a happy and fun filled summer!  See you at our next meeting on August 4th!