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"Dear Lisa: I wanted to take a minute or two and thank you for the hard work you and your staff put into the Irwindale Chamber of Commerce. I’ve been a member now for two years and found your chamber to be the most progressive of the many chambers I’ve been around in my career.

Aside from the traditional networking that most chambers exhibit with mixers and events, the Irwindale Chamber goes above and beyond to help me drive in business. Your website provides world class online marketing for not just your chamber, but for our business as a member. The ‘Good Morning Irwindale Mini Expo’ allows me to get our company name in front of our target market to educate them on how our services provide value to their organization.

I am pleased (and impressed) to inform you that your efforts and the networking we’ve been exposed to through the Irwindale Chamber have directly lead to a 15% increase in monthly service revenue. I can’t say that any other organization I’ve belonged to has contributed so forcefully to my bottom line.

As a business owner, I put in long hours and spend a lot of energy and resources to build my business. I have to be selective and manage the time I spend networking with the several other aspects of business I juggle. Your organization and the events you promote are the most efficient use of my networking time and I want to thank you for offering a place that I can focus my energy and count on for a great return (and some good fun) in the process.

I look forward to furthering a long and prosperous relationship with you and your staff at the Irwindale Chamber of Commerce." Anthony Chiappetta, President AMC-Advanced Microcomputing Concepts

“Lisa works hard for her members by offering many extra benefits: from the website presence, and information related to it; to staying connected with members in a variety of ways such as personal emails, invitations to participate in events; and referrals. Lisa truly understands the concept of networking!” Placed on Linkedin.com February 13, 2009 Jeanette & Dave Morgan , DMI Fleet Services

“Lisa (she always gives credit to her staff) makes the Irwindale Chamber of Commerce what it is today. Due to Lisa's enthusiastic nature this Chamber continues to grow and that is a direct result of Lisa's talents. She gets the job done and has a special talent of recruiting volunteers for her many commitees. I can truthfully say with all the Chambers I have been associated with this one far exceeds the others.” Placed on Linkedin.com December 22, 2008 Brenda Reuter, Athens Services

“Lisa has been a forward-thinking, very active Chamber President, is always planning ways to improve the business environment in Irwindale. Her guidance has created one of the most robust and effective Chambers in the San Gabriel Valley. Our experience as members of the Chamber has been rewarding - for those doing business in the area, this Chamber is worth the investment!” Placed on Linkedin.com December 18, 2008 Marcella Roschitsch , Owner and General Manager, SCEP Promotions

“Lisa is a leader in our community. Always reaching out to lend a hand, make a business connection or help you improve your business. I've known Lisa for several years and her drive to have a positive influence on the local business community is unmatched.” Placed on Linkedin.com April 30, 2008 Nathan Kirschenbaum, Stellar Business Bank

"As a small business owner, I must consider where my marketing dollars are invested as well as the potential return for my business growth. Lisa and her staff at the Irwindale Chamber of Commerce make my chamber investment an easy choice. The decisions they make always add value for all chamber members. For example, earlier this year they made significant changes to the website. The website now provides many new tools for promoting my business and best of all they're all included in my basic chamber membership! One helpful tool that comes to my mind is the "mobile" version of the chamber site www.irwindalebyphone.com. I bookmarked it on my cell phone at the beginning of the year in case I ever needed it. Today, on my way to the "Let's do Lunch" event I realized it was not where I thought it was. After a quick stop on the side of the road, I was able to access the mobile version of the chamber website and confirm the location. I was back on the road and on time for this event within minutes! Thank you to the Irwindale Chamber of Commerce for all of the new and innovative things you do." Alfred Gutierrez- Grand Slam Coffee Service, September 2008

"Jan's Towing employees and customers are very much enjoying steaming hot, freshly brewed coffee or hot chocolate right here in our lobby. Alfred Gutierrez has provided a great machine with fresh ground beans and the choices of sweetner, creamer, and different combinations. The machine is maintained and serviced by Alfred himself and, if we need him sooner all we have to do is call. The best thing ......this service is totally free to our company with a low cost per cup of a fresh, hot beverages and absolutely no maintainance. Thank you GRAND SLAM COFFEE for a great service!! "Annette-Jan's Towing, May 27, 2008

"On our trip to India, we visited flower shops that was of real value and interest to my wife Rosi. She brought home many new and interesting designs that are native of India. She still corresponds with a lady whom we met in India. Still exchanging pictures and ideas. If you enjoy traveling these two trips have been a wealth of information and knowledge. Not to mention networking. This is networking at it’s finest. Many of our fellow chamber members still order their flowers from us. I hope and pray that the Irwindale Chamber continues to offer these trips because to me it is a win win situation for everyone involved. And after all this is what a merchant is all about, making contacts!" March 27, 2008 Gene & Rosi Medrano, Rancho Duarte Florist

“Lisa is a CEO with a hands on approach to all that impacts the business of doing business, the community she represents and the City her Chamber of Commerce resides in. Her dedication and enthusiasm for her role is apparent upon meeting Lisa as her passion spills out with expressed possibilities for others' in their roles.” Placed on Linkedin.com March 22, 2008 Celia Smith, Owner, Sanctuary Shots division of Sanctuary Shack

"Just getting to know you over the last couple years through the chamber world, this honor (Assemblyman Ed Hernandez Women of Achievement for the 57th District) is well deserved. You do so much for your community and for us “newbies” in the Chamber profession. Your contribution is important and this tribute is a way those who know you and your role are saying thank you. Keep up the good work." Drew Graham, Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry

“Lisa is a pleasure to work with and is truly a professional at running a Chamber of Commerce. Out of all of our EcTownUSA.Com clients she is very progressive and keeps me on my toes!” Placed on Linkedin.com March 12, 2008 Richard Scully, CEO, EcTownUSA.Com

“I have worked with many Chamber CEOs, but Lisa easily surpasses them all in her accomplishments, intelligence, vision, & other professional skills. What particularly sets her apart is a sincere desire and genuine ability to listen to the needs of her members & colleagues, and her community. She enthusiastically leads cutting edge projects, and at the same time uses her hands-on, down-to-earth-personality to continually help connect people well, and foster solid business growth. When Lisa is behind something, it will happen!” Placed on Linkedin.com February 16, 2008
April Kelcy, Owner, Earthquake Solutions

“The Irwindale Chamber of Commerce is one of the most forward thinking, active, exciting chambers I've encountered. As a business owner and leader I am a member of and active in several chambers. Since resources are always limited, we are constantly evaluating the value we receive from our various memberships. Membership in the Irwindale Chamber is consistently ranked as one of the most valuable since we are able to directly tie business to our membership and participation in the chamber. As the President and CEO of the Irwindale Chamber of Commerce, Lisa IS the chamber and the driving force behind the chamber's success.” Placed on Linkedin.com February 14, 2008
Cynthia Maraman Perley, Maraman and Associates

All members are encouraged to provide a testimonal of how your membership in the Irwindale Chamber of Commerce has been of value to you and or your company. We also welcome member to member testimonals. Testimonials may be posted on the website and used in other chamber related publications. Send your testimonial(s) to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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