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		<title>Gardena Valley Chamber of Commerce</title>
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		<description>Gardena Chamber of Commerce, Gardena Valley Chamber, City of Gardena, Southern California, Demographic Information Incorporated in 1930 with an estimated population of 3,000, the City of Gardena, California is now a service city of approximately six square miles with an ethnically mixed population of almost 60,000 residents occupying 21,171 dwellings. Located just 13 miles south of metropolitan Los Angeles in the South Bay area of Los Angeles County, Gardena is strategically located near the intersection of the Harbor (110), Glen Anderson (105), San Diego (405), and Gardena (91) Freeways.The City is known for its rich cultural diversity and beautiful landscaping. Gardena is a family-oriented City with many programs to meet the needs of both the family and single population. </description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2011 14:13:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title>Union Bank hosts October 20th 2011 Mixer...</title>
			<link>http://GardenaChamber.Org/blog/2011/09/06/union-bank-hosts-october-20th-2011-mixer</link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2011 14:13:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title>Help Us, Help Children... Operation Backpack</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2011 11:35:00 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator>Gardena Chamber</dc:creator>
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			<title>Enhance Your Business, Achieve Your Goals...</title>
			<link>http://GardenaChamber.Org/blog/2011/05/16/enhance-your-business-achieve-your-goals</link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2011 21:24:00 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator>Gardena Chamber</dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[Don’t miss out on finding out how to attract, retain, and grow your business and jobs in the Gardena Valley area.  On Wednesday, May 25th, your Gardena Valley Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its Lunch and Lean entitled &#8220;Enhancing Your Business, Achieving Your Goals.”  <BR/><BR/>Barbara Voss, South Bay Regional Manager of Los [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Don’t miss out on finding out how to attract, retain, and grow your business and jobs in the Gardena Valley area.  On Wednesday, May 25th, your Gardena Valley Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its Lunch and Lean entitled &#8220;Enhancing Your Business, Achieving Your Goals.”  <BR/><BR/>Barbara Voss, South Bay Regional Manager of Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation, will be presenting.  She will provide an overview of the many programs and services available to help your business stay competitive.  She will discuss streamlining permitting, facilitating with city and county offices, employee training, cost containment, coordinating with utility companies, energy efficiency, increasing productivity and site selection.  <BR/><BR/>This Lunch and Learn will be held at the Gardena Bus Transit Administration Building at 13999 South Western Avenue from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.  Reservations are required no later than Tuesday, May 24th to ensure that you will have a box lunch waiting for you.  Tickets are $20 for members and $25 for non-members.  For more information visit our website at gardenachamber.org, or call us at (310) 532-9905 or send an email at info@gardenachamber.<br><br>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>May 19th Breakfast Mixer Information...</title>
			<link>http://GardenaChamber.Org/blog/2011/05/16/may-19th-breakfast-mixer-information</link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2011 21:23:00 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator>Gardena Chamber</dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[Gardena Valley Chamber of Commerce will present its Business Networking Event, taking place at the Sam’s Club,  1399 West Artesia Boulevard,  Gardena, California 90247, on Thursday, May 19th from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.<BR/>Sam’s Club will be hosting this event.  There will be food and drinks available.  Tickets purchased by May 18th  are $15 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Gardena Valley Chamber of Commerce will present its Business Networking Event, taking place at the Sam’s Club,  1399 West Artesia Boulevard,  Gardena, California 90247, on Thursday, May 19th from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.<BR/>Sam’s Club will be hosting this event.  There will be food and drinks available.  Tickets purchased by May 18th  are $15 per member and $20 per non-member.  After April 20th, tickets are $20 per person.<BR/>   <BR/>Tickets may be purchased by contacting the Gardena Valley Chamber of Commerce by phone: (310) 532-9905, online: GardenaChamber.org; or by email: info@gardenachamber.org.<BR/><BR/>Each attendee will have the opportunity to use their power of socializing and networking to enhance the exposure of their business and increase their community credibility.   Attendees come from throughout Los Angeles County.<BR/> The Gardena Valley Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1933 as a non-profit, action-oriented, voluntary membership organization to promote the Gardena Valley.  Its members consist of businesses, civic leaders, and government officials from the Gardena Valley area. <BR/><BR/>The Gardena Valley Chamber of Commerce strives to ensure that the Gardena Valley area Business Community soars, the Gardena Valley thrives; and the Business, Government, and Civic sectors of the Gardena Valley Community work together.<br><br>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Valuable Insight Given at &quot;State of Business Address&quot; Luncheon...</title>
			<link>http://GardenaChamber.Org/blog/2011/05/16/valuable-insight-given-at-state-of-business-address-luncheon</link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2011 21:17:00 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator>Gardena Chamber</dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[People from all walks of Gardena business life attended Gardena Valley Chamber of Commerce’s &#8220;State of Business Address” Luncheon on Friday, May 6th at the Normandie Casino.  Yvonne Mallory and Mitchell Landsdell from the City of Gardena were spotted talking to John Ferrelli of Memorial Hospital of Gardena and Tom Kawamoto of Union [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[People from all walks of Gardena business life attended Gardena Valley Chamber of Commerce’s &#8220;State of Business Address” Luncheon on Friday, May 6th at the Normandie Casino.  Yvonne Mallory and Mitchell Landsdell from the City of Gardena were spotted talking to John Ferrelli of Memorial Hospital of Gardena and Tom Kawamoto of Union Bank.  Gardena Police’s District Police Officers were seen mingling with Los Angeles County Fire Officials. Alma Marquez from Senator Wright’s office and Darryn Harris from Assemblyman Bradford’s office, were seen speaking to Don Dear, West Basin Municipal Water District and Sam and Art Kaskanian of Sam’s Autoland.  <BR/><BR/> After having a wonderful lunch by the chefs of the Normandie Casino, Shad Rezai, Golden State Water, served as Master of Ceremonies.  Shad spoke about each Sponsor: DCH Gardena Honda, Golden State Water, Memorial Hospital of Gardena, South Bay Health Care, and Southern California Edison.  The Gardena Chamber of Commerce is because of the commitment of its members and sponsors.<BR/><BR/>Shad called Chief Jerry Vrooman of the Los Angeles County Fire Department.   Chief Vrooman stressed the safety of each business’s employees.  One can replace a building; but the lost of a life can’t be replaced.  He stressed that each business needs a fire evacuation and disaster plan.  Find out who your neighbors are so you know the type of hazards that surrounding your business.  Make sure that your employees and your business have everything necessary to ensure survival during a catastrophe.  Know the thing that you need to take with you in case you are evacuated, i.e. client and computer files, back up files, anything that you will need to ensure that your business can continue tomorrow.  You need to be able to grab these things within minutes during an evacuation.  Chief Vrooman used his time to make sure that everyone in the room thought about the continuation plan for their continuity plan in the event of a disaster.<BR/><BR/>Next to speak was Chief Ed Medrano of the Gardena Police Department.  He encouraged each person present to take part Gardena’s safety.  Chief Medrano introduced the Lieutenants over each District:  Lt. Mike Safell of District 1 which encompasses the area between El Segundo and Rosecrans; Lt. Mark Rickerl of District 2 which covers Rosecrans to Redondo Beach Boulevard; and Lt. Uikilifi Niko of District 3 which includes the area between Redondo Beach to 190th.  If you are concerned about anything in your District, call one of these Lieutenants today.  They are there to ensure your District is safe and friendly to the public.  Chief Medrano covered the Adopt a Block program and the new camera system throughout Gardena.  He urged businesses to partner with the Gardena Police Department to ensure a safe city.  <BR/><BR/>Shad Rezai introduced Tony Lawson, President of HITCO Carbon Composites.  Lawson relived the history of HITCO and explained how great SGL is to its subsidiaries.  Many years ago, HITCO did a self evaluation in the midst a downturn in its revenue.  They presented a plan to SGL to build upon a new area of business.  SGL made the financial investment into HITCO to ensure its success today.  HITCO is planning to expand its base in Gardena including increasing its employees count from 500 to nearly 900 staff in Gardena.  HITCO is focused on its providers and being a good neighbor in Gardena.  Lawson pronounced to the audience that HITCO enjoys being a part of Gardena and will be doing business here for a long time.<BR/><BR/>Blanca Jimenez represented Congresswoman Maxine Waters who was the Keynote Speaker.  Congresswoman Waters was unable to attend due to missing her flight because of an emergency, but she sent her prepared remarks for Jimenez to read to the audience.  Congresswoman Waters wanted to ensure that the Gardena Valley area knew that House Democrats unveiled a new campaign called &#8220;Make It In America.”  This Agenda is based on the conviction that when more products are made in America, more families will be able to make it in America.  The agenda is intended to create the conditions to help American businesses produce goods here, innovate here, and creates jobs here; it includes many of the wise investments necessary for America to out-educate, out-innovate, and out-build its international competitors.  President Obama has already signed six &#8220;Make It In America” bills into law, many of which won bipartisan support.  Business and labor leaders alike support this agenda- because &#8220;Making It In America” is central to the future of our competiveness, our jobs, and our place in the world. <BR/><BR/>At the end of the &#8220;State of Business Address” Luncheon, the attendees knew that the prosperity of their business is supported in the Gardena Valley area.  Our Gardena Valley Chamber of Commerce works with Federal, State, and local officials to ensure business success.  And, that makes coming to the &#8220;State of Business Address” time and money well spent.  For more information about the Gardena Valley Chamber of Commerce  the &#8220;State of Business Address,” call (310) 53-9905, email info@gardenachamber.or, or visit its website at gardenachamber.org.<br><br>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Money Was Made At April Mixer...</title>
			<link>http://GardenaChamber.Org/blog/2011/05/16/money-was-made-at-april-mixer</link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2011 21:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator>Gardena Chamber</dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[<BR/><BR/>On the balmy evening of April 21st, the Boys and Girls Club of South Bay hosted the Gardena Valley Chamber of Commerce Business Networking Mixer.    Peter Kwon of A-One Auto Center was giving every attendee discounts on oil changes.  Tom Kawamoto of Union Bank and Jim Marley of California Bank and Trust were exhorting how to get the most [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<BR/><BR/>On the balmy evening of April 21st, the Boys and Girls Club of South Bay hosted the Gardena Valley Chamber of Commerce Business Networking Mixer.    Peter Kwon of A-One Auto Center was giving every attendee discounts on oil changes.  Tom Kawamoto of Union Bank and Jim Marley of California Bank and Trust were exhorting how to get the most out of our bank.  And, Lucy Trujillo-Ramirez and Yesenia Dominguez of Gardena One-Stop were explaining how their program that places employees at local business without payroll costs to the business works.  <BR/><BR/>Everyone who attended the April Business Networking Mixer earned new contacts and business.<BR/>The Gardena Boys and Girls Club of South Bay garnered several partners in Luisa Castanon of Sylvan Learning and Heidi Valtierra of Sam’s Club.  Luisa wants to make sure that the programs that Sylvan Learning has for students are utilized.  Heidi was impressed with the things that the Boys and Girls Club is doing.  <BR/><BR/>John Delino and Mike Herrera spoke about how the Boys and Girls Clubs of South Bay have put kids through college.  They also have taken local kids out of their environment to show them what lies outside of their small 8 block radius.  In fact, John and Mike mentioned that the majority of the kids who are clients of the Gardena Club have not been to the beach or the mountains.  John really enjoys taking the kids out of their environment so they can delve deeper into who they are and who they want to be.  Many of the attendees left the Mixer with new found respect and admiration for the work that the Boys and Girls Clubs of South Bay does in the Gardena Valley area.  And, many pledged to help the organization further.<BR/><BR/>Toward the end of the evening a raffle was held, Peter Kwon who recently moved his business to Gardena won a bottle of wine.   John Delino won some Coronas and Miller beers.  Tom Kawamoto won a nice size bottle of vodka.  And, Nate Kincy of Thunderstorm Entertainment won a bottle of wine on his first night out to a Mixer.  Nate has an amazing business that produces Corporate and Training videos.<BR/><BR/>Everyone who attended was pleased with the evening and made new business contacts.  They are gearing up to come out to the next Mixer on Thursday, May 19th at Sam’s Club.  Come out and join us.  You can RSVP at (310) 532-9905 or  our website, gardenachamber.org.<br><br>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Gardena Chamber Showcases Your New or Revived Business ...</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2011 21:13:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Did you know there are new business owners in Gardena?  Did you know that businesses want to move to Gardena?  Did you know that your Gardena Valley Chamber of Commerce celebrates each new and continuing business in the Gardena Valley area?<BR/><BR/>DCH Gardena Honda is holding its Re-Grand Opening on May 4th at 5 p.m.   And, UEI College is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Did you know there are new business owners in Gardena?  Did you know that businesses want to move to Gardena?  Did you know that your Gardena Valley Chamber of Commerce celebrates each new and continuing business in the Gardena Valley area?<BR/><BR/>DCH Gardena Honda is holding its Re-Grand Opening on May 4th at 5 p.m.   And, UEI College is holding its Grand Opening on May 25th at 3 p.m.  They want you to come out, celebrate, and experience their newness to Gardena, freshness of their office space, and awareness of how to meet your needs.<BR/><BR/>DCH Gardena Honda has an excellent selection of new and used Hondas among other makes and models.  DCH is considered one of the largest dealers in North America.  And, with their clout, they can help you out – by selling you a car or fleet of cars.  All you need to do is come out to the Re-Grand Opening and meet DCH Honda to see what they can do for you.<BR/>UEI College has students who are willing and able to work in your business today.  UEI trains these students in fields ranging from automotive repair to business to medical technology.  UEI wants to help you have new employees when you need them.  You can even find out how to have a student perform their required intern hours with your business.  Or, if you want new training for yourself, come and find out more about their programs.<BR/><BR/>The Gardena Valley Chamber’s Board Members, Government Officials, and the Chamber members will be out in force at both DCH Honda and UEI’s Openings.  Because we value business in the Gardena Valley area and want to see each one succeed, we offer to help plan Grand Openings for our members.  We advertise the event, cut the ribbon, invite the public and government officials, and provide the ribbon cutting scissors.  This service is provided at no cost to our members; in fact, it is a service you can only receive if you are a Gardena Chamber of Commerce member.<BR/><BR/>So, if you want the world to know you are opening your business in the Gardena Valley area and you want the Gardena Valley Chamber of Commerce to help, contact us today – (310) 532-9905 or info@gardenachamber.org or gardenachamber.org.<br><br>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Congresswoman Maxine Waters will address Gardena Valley Businesses On May 6th...</title>
			<link>http://GardenaChamber.Org/blog/2011/05/16/congresswoman-maxine-waters-will-address-gardena-valley-businesses-on-may-6th</link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2011 21:11:00 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator>Gardena Chamber</dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[<BR/>Do you ever wonder if those in Washington are listening to people like you?  Do they understand your business environment, how you obtain customers, or even if you can make payroll?  Do you ever wonder how the other businesses are so successful?  Do you want to find out how the police and fire departments are protecting you?<BR/><BR/>Well, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<BR/>Do you ever wonder if those in Washington are listening to people like you?  Do they understand your business environment, how you obtain customers, or even if you can make payroll?  Do you ever wonder how the other businesses are so successful?  Do you want to find out how the police and fire departments are protecting you?<BR/><BR/>Well, you can find out at the Gardena Valley Chamber of Commerce’s &#8220;State of Business Address” Luncheon on May 6th.  Congresswoman Maxine Waters will be our Keynote Speaker.  She will address the current environment in Washington and how it affects you.  She is the senior member of the House Committee  Financial Services, serving as the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Capital Markets and Government Sponsored Enterprises. She also serves on the Subcommittee on Insurance, Housing and Community Opportunity, and the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.<BR/><BR/>Congresswoman Waters also serves on the House Committee on the Judiciary, where she sits on the Intellectual Property, Competition, and the Internet Subcommittee, and the Immigration Policy and Enforcement Subcommittee.   An integral member of Congressional Democratic Leadership, Congresswoman Waters serves as a Chief Deputy Whip and as a member of the Steering &amp; Policy Committee.  She is considered by many as one of the most powerful woman in American Politics today.<BR/><BR/>Joining Congresswoman Waters will be Tony Lawson, President of Hitco Carbon Composites which is one of Gardena Valley’s largest companies, speaking about how they have thrived in California’s current economy.  Maria Sanchez, Manager of Gardena One-Stop Job Placement, will give information about the job market in the Gardena Valley area.  Chief Jerry Vrooman, of Los Angeles County Fire Department, will be informing the public about Fire Safety.  And, Gardena Police Department’s District Police Sergeants will introduce themselves to their district’s businesses and talk about public safety.<BR/><BR/>The &#8220;State of Business Address” Luncheon will be held at the Normandie Casino from 12 pm to 2 pm on Friday, May 6th.  Tickets are $40 and $45/non-member. You can RSVP by calling the Chamber offices at (310) 532-9905 or on our website, gardenachamber.org, or by email at info@gardenachamber.org.<br><br>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Market Your Business to 28,000 Today!...</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2011 21:06:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<BR/>Do you want more customers?  Do you want to expose your business more digital era consumers?  Are you looking to expanding your employee base, including volunteer internships?  Well, Your Gardena Chamber of Commerce has partnered with El Camino College Career Center to present the &#8220;Career Expo and Majors Fair.”  The Fair will be [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<BR/>Do you want more customers?  Do you want to expose your business more digital era consumers?  Are you looking to expanding your employee base, including volunteer internships?  Well, Your Gardena Chamber of Commerce has partnered with El Camino College Career Center to present the &#8220;Career Expo and Majors Fair.”  The Fair will be held on Wednesday, April 27th from 10 am to 2 pm on El Camino’s Library Lawn.<BR/><BR/>On campus, this event has been marketed to over 28,000 students who are seeking volunteer, paid, full-time, part-time, temporary, and permanent positions.  Students at this event will meet all of your growing business’ employee needs.  You are invited to reach out to this vital resource for any Gardena Valley area employer and business.<BR/>Use this opportunity to also market your business services to this dynamic Gardena Valley area market.  El Camino College sits on the border of the Gardena Valley area.  Many of El Camino’s students, faculty, and staff must drive through the Gardena Valley area to get on campus.  This is a ready clientele for your business who is passing by your business daily.<BR/><BR/>For only $30, you can promote your business and seek employees at El Camino College on April 27th.  If you are a non-profit agency, the fee is waived.   Reservations must be made by April 18th to Van Nguyen or Yamote Cooper at (310) 660-3593.  Just remember to mention that you heard about it through your Gardena Chamber of Commerce.<BR/>On April 27th and as a Career Fair participant, you can expect morning refreshments, tables waiting for your business information, lunch, and the opportunity to interact with over 28,000 students, staff, faculty, and other Gardena Valley area businesses.  So, don’t miss out.  Reserve your space today!<br><br>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title> April 21st Mixer Information</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2011 22:23:00 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator>Gardena Chamber</dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[   <BR/>On Thursday, April 21st, a Business Networking Mixer will be hosted by the Boys and Girls Clubs of South Bay from 6 pm to 8 pm.  Our Business Networking Mixers allows you to use your power of socializing and networking to increase your businesses exposure and credibility in the Gardena Valley community.  You and your business will be [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[   <BR/>On Thursday, April 21st, a Business Networking Mixer will be hosted by the Boys and Girls Clubs of South Bay from 6 pm to 8 pm.  Our Business Networking Mixers allows you to use your power of socializing and networking to increase your businesses exposure and credibility in the Gardena Valley community.  You and your business will be introduced to attendees from throughout Los Angeles County.<BR/><BR/>Mixer fee is $15 per Chamber member and $20 per non-member or if you are paying at the door.  All RSVVP’s must be received in the Chamber office no later than April 20th.  The Boys and Girls Club is located at 802 West Gardena Boulevard in Gardena.  We hope to see you there.<br><br>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Capture the Customers Looking for You..</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2011 22:18:00 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator>Gardena Chamber</dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[Do you want to increase your sales?  Do you need to expand your customer base?  Do you want more people around town to know you name?  Do you need the people in the Gardena Valley area to deal with you first when they your specific product?  <BR/><BR/>Are you a Gardena Valley Chamber Member?  Are you thinking about a Member?  Want to know more [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Do you want to increase your sales?  Do you need to expand your customer base?  Do you want more people around town to know you name?  Do you need the people in the Gardena Valley area to deal with you first when they your specific product?  <BR/><BR/>Are you a Gardena Valley Chamber Member?  Are you thinking about a Member?  Want to know more about being a Member of the Gardena Valley Chamber of Commerce?  <BR/><BR/>Well, the Gardena Valley Chamber of Commerce can help you!  We have an amazing website, GardenaChamber.org, that helps to drive more customers your way.  People throughout the world visit our GardenaChamber.org website.  The Gardena Chamber of Commerce is one of the first places people go to find out information about the Gardena Valley area.  These people are searching for companies to help them with their needs and wants.  And, we bet they wish they could find more information about you!<BR/><BR/>Gardena Valley Chamber of Commerce members are offered a way to link their current website to GardenaChamber.org for free.  If you don’t have a website, we can assist you in creating a web presence for free.  Yes, it’s free!<BR/><BR/>Each Gardena Valley Chamber of Commerce Member has access to an Internet professional screened and chosen by the Gardena Chamber to assist you in setting up your entire website and online marketing program.  You will be able to upload videos, marketing messages, customer coupons, and press releases.  You will be able to create stories, promote your business partnerships, activate mobile phone websites, and activate online appointment and registration systems.  Just by joining the Gardena Valley Chamber and accessing your spot on GardenaChamber.org.<BR/><BR/>What if you already have a website?  You will be able to extend your marketing power through GardenaChamber.org.  You will be able to harness the customers who are looking for you on GardenaChamber.org.  By activating your GardenaChamber.org benefit, you allow us to uniquely help position your company online for more views and the results you want.<BR/><BR/>It only takes one (1) hour to set up your company’s powerful online marketing presence on GardenaChamber.org.  If you would like more information, please call our office at (310) 532-9905 or we can be reached by email at info@gardenachamber.org.  But, remember this benefit is only offered to members, so make sure you are one today!  <br><br>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Enhance Your Business Exposure...</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2011 22:18:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[There are many exciting things happening through your Gardena Valley Chamber of Commerce.  Wanda Love, My Place Hair, who is Board President and Sara Colamonico, Assured Coin and Loan, who is Board Secretary, and the Board of Directors have been working diligently to bring several events to the Gardena Valley area.  Two upcoming events [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[There are many exciting things happening through your Gardena Valley Chamber of Commerce.  Wanda Love, My Place Hair, who is Board President and Sara Colamonico, Assured Coin and Loan, who is Board Secretary, and the Board of Directors have been working diligently to bring several events to the Gardena Valley area.  Two upcoming events are:<BR/><BR/>On Thursday, April 21st, a Business Networking Mixer will be hosted by the Boys and Girls Clubs of South Bay from 6 pm to 8 pm.  Our Business Networking Mixers allows you to use your power of socializing and networking to increase your businesses exposure and credibility in the Gardena Valley community.  You and your business will be introduced to attendees from throughout Los Angeles County.<BR/><BR/>Mixer fee is $15 per Chamber member and $20 per non-member or if you are paying at the door.  All RSVVP’s must be received in the Chamber office no later than April 20th.  The Boys and Girls Club is located at 802 West Gardena Boulevard in Gardena.  We hope to see you there.<BR/><BR/>On Friday,  May 6th, the &#8220;State of Business Address” Luncheon will be held at the Normandie Casino from 12 noon to 2 pm.   Keynote Speaker State Senator Roderick Wright will address "The California Legislature and Your Business."  Topics addressed will include the California state budget and how it affects your bottom line, California job creation and retention, fiscal review and its impact on your business, and what you need to know about state procurement.  Other presenters include Master of Ceremonies Shad Rezai of Golden State Water, Tony Lawson of Hitco Carbon Composites, Maria Sanchez of Gardena One Stop Job Placement.  The Gardena's District Police Sergeants will be present to speak about how they are keeping Gardena safe.<BR/><BR/>Luncheon fee is $40 per Chamber member and $45 per non-member.  Reservations must be made by Friday, April 29th.  The Normandie Casino is located at 1045 Rosecrans Avenue in Gardena.  So reserve your seat today!<BR/>Your Gardena Valley Chamber of Commerce is working hard for you.  We have several events lined up in May and will be announcing these soon.  You can register for these events and find out more by contacting us by phone at (310) 532-9905, by email at info@gardenachamber.org or through our website, GardenaChamber.org.<br><br>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Learned Something New at Networking Mixer</title>
			<link>http://GardenaChamber.Org/blog/2011/03/17/learned-something-new-at-networking-mixer</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2011 19:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator>Gardena Chamber</dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[   It’s amazing what you will learn at Gardena Valley Chamber of Commerce Business Networking Events.  On Tuesday, March 15th at the Normandie Casino, the Gardena Valley Chamber of Commerce held a Business Networking Mixer hosted by Golden State Water.  Shad Rezai of Golden State Water explained that tap water costs each of us &#8220;pennies [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[   It’s amazing what you will learn at Gardena Valley Chamber of Commerce Business Networking Events.  On Tuesday, March 15th at the Normandie Casino, the Gardena Valley Chamber of Commerce held a Business Networking Mixer hosted by Golden State Water.  Shad Rezai of Golden State Water explained that tap water costs each of us &#8220;pennies per glass” which is better than bottled.  And, most people don’t like the taste of tap water because of the chlorine that is found in it.  But, did you know that sitting tap water in a pitcher out on the counter will eradicate the chlorine and better the taste.  That’s all most of us needed to know to give up bottled water for good.<BR/><BR/>Also, overheard at the Mixer was Gardena Valley Chamber of Commerce Board Members explaining that California State University, Dominguez Hills and El Camino College wouldn’t exist in the Gardena Valley area if it wasn’t for the Chamber advocating for local higher education for its community.  Another snippet mentioned was that neither the 405 nor 110 freeways would cross into the South Bay area the way they do without the persistent lobbying of the Gardena Valley Chamber of Commerce.<BR/><BR/>Each attendee was able to have their moment in the sun. Glenn Mitchell, Chamber Board of Director and Gardena General Insurance staff member, was the master of ceremonies.  He invited each attendee forward to give information about their business.  Laura Berger, Miss Los Angeles County (Miss America Pageant), played several songs on the piano.  She is very talented.  UEI College, Arceli DeAnda and Nancy Soloranzo, announced that they have students who are looking for free internships to complete their degrees.  The students need 160 hours each.  And, Maria Sanchez and Yesenia Dominguez of Gardena One Stop, mentioned that they have free employees waiting for Gardena area business to offer them jobs.  Yes, free employees.<BR/><BR/>There were several banks competing in the house for Dennis Lord, the Gas Company, and Andrew Bornstein’s, Apple Spice Junction, attention including Jim Marley of California Bank and Trust and Tomonari &#8220;Tom’ Kawamoto.  There were several financial and insurance firms represented including World Financial’s Sandra Pryer and Truman Dyke’s Chad Davenport. And of course, Green Hills Memorial Park had Steve Kubota and Rebecca Gramstrup.<BR/><BR/>Wanda Love, President, and Sara Colamonica, Secretary, both of the Gardena Valley Chamber of Commerce made sure attendees met each other and found out more about their businesses, My Place Hair and Assured Coin and Loan, respectively.  We even were able to meet the new Gardena Valley Chamber Administrator, Sharnell Blevins.  It was truly an event not to miss.  <BR/><BR/>Make sure you don’t miss the next Business Networking event in April which will be hosted by Gardena Boys and Girls Club.  Contact the Gardena Valley Chamber by phone, (310) 532-9905; email, info@gardenachamber.org; or by their website, gardenachamber.org; to ensure that your space is reserved, today.<br><br>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>March 15, 2011 Mixer Information...</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2011 14:42:00 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator>Gardena Chamber</dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[   Come out to our Business Mixer on <B>March 15, 2011</B> from <B>5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.</B>  We will be at the <I>Normandie Casino </I>where you will be able to:<BR/><BR/><UL><LI>Meet other Gardena Valley Business Representatives.  </LI><BR/><LI>Promote your business.  </LI><BR/><LI>Attain useful business contacts and information.  [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[   Come out to our Business Mixer on <B>March 15, 2011</B> from <B>5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.</B>  We will be at the <I>Normandie Casino </I>where you will be able to:<BR/><BR/><UL><LI>Meet other Gardena Valley Business Representatives.  </LI><BR/><LI>Promote your business.  </LI><BR/><LI>Attain useful business contacts and information.  </LI><BR/><LI>And, support your Gardena Valley Chamber of Commerce</LI></UL><BR/>The March 2011 Mixer is sponsored by <B>Golden State Water.</B>  <BR/><BR/>Chamber Members are $15.00 per person and all others are $20.00 per person.  Please register at (310) 532-9905 or info@gardenachamber.org.<br><br>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Do you need a Certificates of Origin?</title>
			<link>http://GardenaChamber.Org/blog/2011/02/23/do-you-need-a-certificates-of-origin</link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2011 14:29:00 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator>Gardena Chamber</dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[Are you a manufacturer needing a Certificate of Origin?  The Gardena Chamber can help you!<BR/><BR/>Just bring in a copy of the invoice, bill of lading, packing slip, and your Certificate of Origin, of course.  And, we will be happy to provide you with a <I>Gold Seal </I>for your Certificate of Origin.<BR/><BR/>Each Gold Seal is $25.00 which [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Are you a manufacturer needing a Certificate of Origin?  The Gardena Chamber can help you!<BR/><BR/>Just bring in a copy of the invoice, bill of lading, packing slip, and your Certificate of Origin, of course.  And, we will be happy to provide you with a <I>Gold Seal </I>for your Certificate of Origin.<BR/><BR/>Each Gold Seal is $25.00 which includes two additional seal impressions, if needed.  Each seal impression after the first one is $15.00.<BR/><BR/>Our office hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.  If you need to contact us, please phone us at (310) 532-9905 or email at info@gardenachamber.org.<br><br>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>New Office Hours...</title>
			<link>http://GardenaChamber.Org/blog/2011/02/23/new-office-hours</link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2011 14:27:00 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator>Gardena Chamber</dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[Did you know that the Chamber has new office hours?  We are open <B>Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.</B>  We are here to help you! [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Did you know that the Chamber has new office hours?  We are open <B>Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.</B>  We are here to help you!<br><br>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Gardena Valley Chamber of Commerce Launches Online Economic Development Program</title>
			<link>http://GardenaChamber.Org/blog/2009/08/22/gardena-valley-chamber-of-commerce-launches-online-economic-development-program</link>
			<comments>http://GardenaChamber.Org/blog/2009/08/22/gardena-valley-chamber-of-commerce-launches-online-economic-development-program</comments>
			<pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2009 14:35:00 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator>Gardena Chamber</dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[ Everyone is looking for more customers and business opportunities during this tough economic climate.  That is no different for Chamber of Commerce members in Gardena California.<BR/><BR/>The Chamber decided in August 2009 to launch a format economic development program for its members that includes an amazing array of benefits.<BR/><BR/>When you [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Everyone is looking for more customers and business opportunities during this tough economic climate.  That is no different for Chamber of Commerce members in Gardena California.<BR/><BR/>The Chamber decided in August 2009 to launch a format economic development program for its members that includes an amazing array of benefits.<BR/><BR/>When you combine the solid traffic from the Internet into the Chamber with excellent tools for routing those leads to members you have the perfect storm... a storm of business development opportunities that is!<br><br>]]></content:encoded>
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