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City of Commerce

State of the City Address: Accountability

City of Commerce Sponsors Workshop: Ethics

Jack Kyser Says

LA Area: Shifting Economic Gears

Union Pacific

Hiring in Southern California

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President’s Letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Directors, Officers & Past Presidents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Benefits of Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Chamber Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Golf Tournament Thank You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Alphabetical Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Classified Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Member Representatives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Commerce Restaurant Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

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Mayor’s Letter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Mayor Ramos State of the City Address. . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Council Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 City Administrator Transition Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 City Sponsors Ethics Workshop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Business Watch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Commerce Scholarship Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Library Services to Businesses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Commerce Takes a Step Toward Cleaner Air. . . . . . . . 33

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Commerce Casino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Jack Says . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Union Pacific Railroad Hiring Push . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Business Commentary - Strategic Thinking . . . . . . . . 20 Real Estate Update. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 The information in this magazine is gathered and carefully compiled in such a way as to insure maximum accuracy. The Industrial Council Chamber of Commerce and Siena Publishing cannot, and do not, guarantee the authenticity of all the information furnished to them nor the complete absence thereof. Thus, no responsibility for omissions or errors can be or is assumed.

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Mayor’s Letter The City of Commerce started a tradition of service with the business community in 1960. We are proud to say that tradition is still going strong today as Commerce continues to be recognized as a wonderful and progressive business location. In addition to no gross receipts tax, no local property tax, and low business license fees, Commerce is proud to offer industrial residents unsurpassed city services that include: ❖ High quality police and fire protection ❖ Free employment referral services ❖ Excellent city-run libraries ❖ Fare-free bus service ❖ Proximity to commuter rail ❖ Comprehensive emergency preparedness programs Industrial residents can also participate in a wide range of exciting activities and enriching local services - clearly one of the unequaled benefits of being a member of our community.

Mayor Nancy M. Ramos City of Commerce 2535 Commerce Way Commerce, Ca 90040 (323) 722-4805

Take time to visit our 56,000 square foot city Aquatorium and conference center at Rosewood Park or one of our other city parks or libraries and see for yourself. The City of Commerce is an ideal place to live, work or play and there are many more programs and services available to you. We invite you to enjoy the best that we have to offer and to explore the many opportunities that are here waiting for you as we con-tinue our journey together.

Thank you,

Nancy M. Ramos Mayor, City of Commerce

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Past Presidents

President’s Letter As President of the Commerce Industrial Council my goal is to work in tandem with the Chamber and the City of Commerce to make a stronger business community. With so many projects ahead for this great City, there is no limit to what we, as a business community, can accomplish. If we avail upon ourselves to continue to work together and deliver on our commitments we will most assuredly reflect and fulfill our commitment to each other and the business President Helene Simmons community. For members of the Commerce Industrial Council we have some great volunteer opportunities. We invite all our members to serve on one of the standing committees. The Ambassadors, the C.A.E.R. Group (Community Awareness and Emergency Response), Government Affairs, and Industry Education. Please visit our website for more information, www.industrailcouncil.org. As always believe in yourself, believe in your business, and above all believe in the future of this great City. Thank you for your continue support of the Commerce Industrial Council.

Helene Simmons President

2004 Marki Leonard Crystolon, Inc. 2002 & 2003 James Barry AMVAC Chemical Corporation 2000 & 2001 Debbie Payne Commerce Casino 1998 & 1999 Emmit Willis Pacific Tube 1996 & 1997 Bob Glick Banco Popular 1994 & 1995 Martha Roeder Sinclair Paint Company 1993 John Pringle Roquemore, Pringle and Moore 1991 & 1992 Dayle B. Frisk Proficiency Investigations 1990 John Morency Atlas Carpet Mills 1989 Don Nopson Hyster Company 1988 Betty Digua General Felt Industries, Inc. 1987 Mike Nilsson Sinclair Paint Company 1986 Myron Feinstein Lever Brothers Company 1985 T.H. Trask, Jr. Westlectric Castings 1984 Archibald Maclean Container Corp. of America 1983 B.C. Allyn Garrett Industrial Supply

Mission Statement The mission of the Commerce Industrial Council shall be to promote the general welfare of the City of Commerce so that its businesses and its citizens have the best environment in which to prosper... and to promote commercial, industrial, education and legislative actions that will benefit its members and all those concerned with the welfare of

1982 Tom Sullivan ASCO Sintering Co. 1981 D.K. Cable Angeles Metal Systems 1980 J.P. Yates Ford Motor Company 1979 Richard Miller SWECO, Inc.

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1977 Ralph Lieberman Sinclair Paint Company 1976 Joe Freeland Southern California Edison Co.

Officers

Past Presidents

1978 Sheldon Land Container Corp. of America

President

Helene Simmons

Vice President Gov’t Affairs Anthony Saldana

Executive Director

Expires 2006

1970 Dale Nafziger B.F. Goodrich Company 1969 Jay Reed Fluor Corporation

Expires 2007

1968 Gordon H. Bassett Lever Brothers Company

1966 Michael O’Haver Southern California Gas Company 1965 Frank P. Dunn G.I. Trucking Company 1964 Richard B. Lowe American Cyanamid Company

1961 Gerald C. McEvoy Pacific Tube Company 1959 & 1960 Charles T. Atwood Lever Brothers Company

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Expires 2008

1963 William H. Kent Phelps Dodge Brass 1962 Richard Holderness Certified Grocers of California, Ltd.

John Pringle

Past President James Barry

Directors

1973 George Jolley McCloskey Varnich Company

1967 Arthur D. Morgan Bank of America

Vice President Finance

Rod Van Bebber

1974 Richard Austin L.A. Supply Company

1971 Carl F. Williams Emery Industries

Debbie Payne

Vice President Operations

1975 Larry Pittman Interamerican Public Distribution

1972 Robert Heine Westlectric Castings

Vice President Community Relations

Al Gilmour Johannessen Trading Co. 6111 E Bandini Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)726-3503 Fax: (323)726-1005

Helene Simmons Immediate Medical Center 6538 E Telegraph Rd Commerce CA 90040 (323)726-3212 Fax: (323)726-0942

Anthony Saldana Exide Technologies, Inc. 2700 S Indiana St Los Angeles CA 90023 (323)726-2685 Fax: (323)726-0824

James A.Barry AMVAC 4100 E Washington Blvd Los Angeles CA 90023 (323)264-3910 Fax: (323)266-7761

Debbie Payne Commerce Casino 6131 E Telegraph Rd Commerce CA 90040 (323)721-2100 Fax: (323)728-8874

Jeff Sanita Cushman & Wakefield 601 S Figueroa St. 47th Flr. Los Angeles CA 90017 (213)955-5138 Fax: (213)955-5114

Barbara Martine Datapage Incorporated 5577 E Sheila St Commerce CA 90040 (323)725-7500 Fax: (323)725-7515

James Lemus Lemus Medical Center 5020 E Washington Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)260-7900 Fax: (323)266-1087

James Cook Univar USA 2600 S Garfield Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)837-7058 Fax: (323)837-7041

Mercy Avelar Wilbur Curtis Company 6913 Acco St Montebello CA 90640 (323)837-2300 Fax: (323)837-2404

James Filipan Jr. Stevens Steak & Seafood House 5332 Stevens Place Commerce CA 90040 (323)723-9856 Fax: (323)728-9492

Robert Levenstein Heger Realty Corp. 5657 E Washington Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)727-1144 Fax: (323)727-9198

Bob Glick Banco Popular 6001 E Washington Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)724-8801 Fax: (323)724-7285

D.K. Cable KMI 6055 E Washington Blvd #405 Commerce CA 90040 (323)890-0898 Fax: (323)890-0904

Carl Rosenthal Gehr Industries 7400 E Slauson Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)728-5558 Fax: (323)725-0610

Henry Miller .99 cents Only Stores 4000 Union Pacific Avenue Commerce CA 90023 (323)980-8145 Fax: (323)881-9980

Chris Welch Prudential Overall Supply Co. 6920 E Bandini Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)724-4888 Fax: (323)726-7251

John Pringle Roquemore, Pringle & Moore Inc. 6055 E Washington Blvd #608 Commerce CA 90040 (323)724-3117 Fax: (323)724-5410

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Joseph Chow The Gas Company, A Sempra Energy Utility 1665 East 103 Street Los Angeles CA 90002 (323)564-1465 Fax: (323)395-0557 Rod Van Bebber Unified Western Grocers 5200 E Sheila St Commerce CA 90040 (323)264-5200 Fax: (323)262-7806

Robert Mahl Sander A. Kessler & Associates, Inc. 2850 Ocean Park Blvd. Ste. 200 Santa Monica CA 90405 (310)309-2240 Fax: (310)309-2542 Xochitl Flores ECentral Credit Union 5770 S. Eastern Ave. Ste. 110 Commerce CA 90040 (323)887-9855 Fax: (323)887-9824

Liz Griggs Citadel Outlets 100 Citadel Drive #480 Commerce CA 90040 (323)888-1724 Rob Antrobius AMB Property Corp. 1777 Center Court Dr Ste. 100 Cerritos CA 90703 (562)477-9200

Board of Directors

President Helene Simmons

Executive Officers Past Presidents Advisory Task Force

Executive Director Professional Staff ~ Pat Monroy

Past President James A. Barry

Nominating Committee ~ L-T Planning

Government Affairs

VP Anthony Saldana • Air Quality Management • Economic Development • Legislative Task Force • Import - Export • NAFTA

Membership

Helene Simmons • B.A.S.I.C. - Ambassador - Mixers - Door Prize - Program - Mbr. to Mbr. Discount

• Special Events

- Annual Banquet/Silent Auction - Women in Business Luncheon - Golf Tournament - Trade Show/Business Expo - Annual Fall Jackpot - Day at the Races

Operations & Finance VP John Pringle

• Bylaws • Personnel

Political Action Committee

Community Relations Debbie Payne

• CAER Group • Industry Education • Child Care • Transportation • Neighborhood • Roundtables • Friends of Metrolink

Dayle Frisk

• Legislative • Local Candidates

The Driving Force Behind Retail Success

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Benefits of Membership Informational Resources

Promotional/Advertising

Ceremonial Activities

❖The Commerce Industrial Council’s memberships in the California Chamber of Commerce as well as the Gateway Chamber Alliance provide access to state and regional informational resources to assist local business members. Through the Commerce Industrial Council’s connections, members have near-instant access to current legislative activities in Sacramento and Washington.

❖Advertise in Focus On Business, our semi-annual magazine

❖Ribbon cuttings

❖Third party Wage and Salary Surveys are gathered and provided to members at no cost. ❖Census and demographic information are also provided free-of-charge to members. ❖Subscriptions to legislative newsletters such as Caltaxletter and other business journals provide businesses with all the details on the stories affecting them in the California government.

Services ❖Certificates of Origin

❖Display booths at the monthly luncheon

Publications

❖Advertise on the Industrial Council website

❖Official Commerce map

❖Mixer host/co-host opportunities ❖Display case inside the Commerce Industrial Council office ❖Broadcast email to over 1,000 addresses

❖Group life and health insurance

❖Recreational Facilities

❖Cal-EPA

❖Employee Leasing

❖Cal-OSHA ❖Fire Extinguisher Safety/Certification

Chamber Calendar of Events

❖Recycling

October 14, 2006 Day at the Races Join us for a great afternoon at Santa Anita Race Track. Enjoy a gourmet lunch in the Sierra Vista Terrace.

❖Mailing Labels of Citywide business license holders

❖Wrongful Discharge ❖Sexual Harassment ❖L.A. County Sanitation District

October 21, 2006 Girl’s Day Out Shopping Extravaganza The purchase of your $20 ticket will benefit the Industrial Council Homework Center in the Commerce Central Library.

❖City Hall liaison

November 8, 2006 Fall Jackpot Drawing Grand Prize $10,000

❖Testimony and organizational assistance for public hearings

December 2006 Holiday Mixer

Business Assistance

❖Permit application assistance with local agencies ❖Bad check forms ❖Fictitious business name forms

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❖Credit union membership

❖AQMD & Business Retention

❖Emergency Preparedness

❖More than 20 standing committees, task forces and neighborhood roundtables work together to enhance the local business and residential environment-Committee membership is open to ALL members.

Employee Benefits

❖401(k) and IRA’s

❖Business Referrals (Members Only)

Committees & Task Forces

❖Semi-annual “Focus On Business” magazine

Workshops/Seminars

❖Workers’ Compensation

❖Compliance Posters and Labor Law Publications

❖Anniversary celebrations

❖Monthly Mailer

❖Business License Listing of Commerce businesses

❖Notary Services

❖Grand openings

January 16, 2007 Jack Kyser Luncheon February 2007 Installation Dinner & Silent Auction

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Mayor Ramos Emphasizes Accountability in State of City Address Ramos then invited the city’s management team to join her at the podium to re-introduce them to the industrial community and to reaffirm the city’s commitment to progress and accountability. In response to a question from an attendee regarding unfilled key management positions, Ramos answered, “We are preparing to interview applicants for the positions of director and assistant director of Community Development. We expect the ideal candidates for both positions to have strong redevelopment experience and to further the city’s land use policies as outlined in the Commerce General Plan,” said Ramos. Ramos also addressed graffiti, public safety and the new Business Watch program designed to help business owners better protect their property, employees, and customers from burglars, Mayor Nancy Ramos, accompanied by the city’s management thieves, and other criminals. team, presented the “State of the City” address to members of the She also touched on infrastructure issues including efforts to Commerce Industrial Council at the quarterly B.A.S.I.C. lunacquire funding and how they fit in to the city’s plans to allocate cheon held at Steven’s Steak and Seafood House on August 23. more funds to repave city streets a section at a time. Ramos stated “The City of Commerce is entering a period of change and that long term the city is seeking to secure funds through the we will continue to work aggressively to see that industry can coGovernor’s Bond measure for infrastructure improvements and by exist near and among the residential neighborhoods for the mugetting the Railroads to pay their fair share. tual benefit of everyone who lives and works in the Model City,” Ramos also talked about grant said Ramos who touched on redevelopfunding the city has already received ment projects in the works, unfilled poto build a Compressed Natural Gas or sitions, the city’s current transition plan CNG fueling station(see page 33). The and future goals and objectives. station will give companies that want to According to Ramos, redevelpurchase eco-friendly vehicles, an alteropment has a sunny forecast as the native to crude oil. The City currently city moves forward with the planned operates four CNG vehicles and plans 450,000 square foot Urban Entertainto purchase seven CNG powered buses ment Center proposed by J.H. Snyder; when the station is up and running. the third phase of the expansion of the In regards to the budget, which was Citadel Outlet and the construction of adopted July 18th she stated the Couna Hyundai Dealership that developers From l. to r. are Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard’s Field Deputy Eddie cil increased spending on programs and expect to open by the end of the year. Tafoya, Industrial Coucil President Helene Simmons, Industrial Council services commensurate with a projected In addition, the city is in negotiations Executive Director Marki Leonard, Mayor Nancy Ramos and Senator Martha Escutia’s District Representative Francesca Vega. $2.8 million increase in revenue. The with Costco to develop a new 120,000 additional revenue primarily came from three sources: better than square foot facility at the corner of Washington and Telegraph. expected sales tax, the Hotel Visitor’s tax, and the termination of Regarding City Administrator Tom Sykes’ retirement (see page 16) the state-mandated Education Revenue Augmentation Fund. announcement, Ramos said, “At our August 15 meeting, the Ramos talked about some of these services, including the onCouncil formally accepted his notice of retirement and mutually going success of the Commerce Scholarship program and a joint agreed with Mr. Sykes that he would go on paid administrative effort of the city and the Commerce Industrial Council to esleave effective August 21. This period of time gives the City, as tablish a Homework Help Center at the Central Library, as well well as Mr. Sykes, time to transition smoothly into the future and as planning workshops for college bound students, including the to prepare for the recruitment of his successor,” said Ramos. upcoming “Commerce to College” fair at Veterans Park on Sep“In the interim, we have designated long-time employee and tenber23. “We are committed to encouraging the youth in our City Clerk Linda Kay Olivieri to serve as Acting City Adminiscommunity to continue their education after high school. This trator until we announce a permanent appointment,” said Ramos will, in the long run, benefit business and industry in Commerce who added that Olivieri has a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Sciby providing a better educated work force,” said Ramos. ence from USC, a law degree and is certified as a Master Municipal Clerk by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks. Fall / Winter 2006 - Focus on Business

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SHIFTING ECONOMIC GEARS

Jack Kyser, Chief Economist

The economies of the nation, the state, and Southern California are seeing a downshift in activity. This slowing was expected due to rising interest rates, higher energy costs and a slumping housing market. Energy costs have been quite volatile due to political problems in major producing nations, as well as the weather (we are in Hurricane season again). Inflation has also been a cause for concern, with “Fed watchers” carefully parsing all statements and speeches by Fed Governors for clues about future monetary policy (i.e., more interest rate increases to curb inflation?). The weakness in the housing market has been more dramatic than expected, with much made of the sharp decline in sales, the growing inventory of both new and resale homes, and in some areas year-to-year price declines. There are fears that job losses in residential

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construction as well as a slowdown in consumer spending (fewer home equity loans) will push the nation’s economy into recession. In Los Angeles County, economic results for 2006 to date have been mostly positive. Looking at key industries, international trade and tourism are both headed for record years, as measured by containers handled and the number of tourists entertained. Business in the technology sector is also good, but job counts are not back to record levels. In the motion picture/TV production industry, media attention has been focused on job layoffs at various studios, and tensions between high-priced talent and the studios. However, both domestic and international box office receipts are up, while there will be modest job growth in the industry this year in the County. Finally, professional, scientific & technical service employment is posting solid job gains (this includes law, accounting and computer system design). In the still important aerospace sector, it’s some bad news and some good. The bad news includes Boeing’s recent announcement that production of the C17 military cargo plane will end in mid2009. This will cost the County 5,500 high-wage jobs. In addition, Lockheed Martin won the contract to produce the space shuttle’s replacement, and much of this work will be done outside the region. The good news is high levels of activity in commercial aircraft production and communications/intelligence gathering equipment.

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In the “mid-cities” area of Los Angeles County, recent job trends have been encouraging with increases after a period of significant losses. Many of the latter came in manufacturing. Port activity has also had an impact on the area, with the rail yards of both the BNSF and Union Pacific bursting at the seams. For the County’s real estate sector, it’s a tale of two industries. In the resale housing market, unit sales are down over the year while the median price has moved sideways since the 3rd quarter of 2005. For the first 7 months of 2006, it has averaged $568,600 and is still up over the year. But the gains will be quite modest by year-end 2006. New home construction in the County is going against the overall trend, with the number of units permitted during the first 7 months up by 9.0% over the comparable period of 2005. All of the strength has been in the “multi-family” segment, which can be apartments or for sale units. In the non-residential side of real estate things are extremely positive. The County’s overall industrial vacancy rate

is just 1.8%, with Central L.A. at 1.3% and “Mid-cities” at 2.4%. A modest amount of new space is under construction. Why isn’t there more development when demand is so strong? It’s the lack of availability of large blocks of land for new construction? There is also a distressing trend in the industrial real estate market. It’s the conversion of this land

“professional, scientific & technical service employment is posting solid job gains” to residential or retail projects. While cities enjoy tax revenues from the latter, the quality of jobs created is not high. The Mid-cities area is a highly desirable location due to its access to the ports and the freeway and rail networks. But space for development is difficult to find. The County’s economy will slow into the first quarter of 2007, with support continuing to come from international trade and tourism. A crash is not expected in the residential real estate mar-

ket, but there will certainly be pockets of significant pain. Support will also come from nonresidential construction as well as work on major projects such as the extension of the “Gold Line” into East Los Angeles.What do we need to think about over the next few months? How about a timetable? There is the November election, and passage of the infrastructure bonds would be positive for the County’s economy in several ways. We also have to look forward to the 3rd quarter of 2007, when the Writer’s Guild contract will expire. Given the often harsh rhetoric between the industry and the guild, there is the potential for a strike, either real or “de facto.” In 2008, the ILWU’s contract comes up, and there will be a push by the shipping industry for the introduction of more technology at the ports, which will probably cause a push back by the union. We are in for some interesting times, so stay alert.

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By Jack Kyser, Chief Economist Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation

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Royal Roofing

Council Meeting Reminder

Quality Workmanship, Executive Level of Service Royal Roofing was started in 1980 and they specialize in Flat/Low slope Reroofing and Roof Repairs (Industrial to Residential size). As a leader in the Roof Management Industry, Royal Roofing has established a foundation of Quality Workmanship and a continuous pursuit of up to date product knowledge combined with an Executive Level of Service follow thru (before, during and most importantly after the sale). We commit to giving you peace of mind that all of your Roofing needs will be handled with minimal necessary investment capital, while terminating the agony and damage liability a leaky roof can cause. The majority of our work is from Referrals and Networking with Organizations such as the 10+ Year Members of the Commerce Industrial Council/B.A.S.I.C. along with the Vernon Chamber, Beverly Hills Chamber, BOMA and various Apartment Associations throughout the LA, Orange County and San Fernando Valley areas. Royal Roofing which was located in Vernon Since 1987 recently relocated in May of 05 to our new 15,000 sq.ft Facility in the City of Bell Gardens located at 6320 Clara Street, 90201 (Florence and Garfield area). Ranked in the top 2% of Roofing Applicators in North America by GAF Materials Corporation (America’s largest and oldest roof materials manufacturer) as well as the Better Business Bureau’s (BBB) Top TRIPLE A RATING since 1986 you’ll be assured of a “no goof roof” with your new Royal Roof. Please check us out on the web at www.royalroofing.com. Contact Steve Pinkus-President personally @ stevepinkus@royalroofing.com or at 1(800)-ROOF-390.

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The time of regular City Council meetings has been changed from 7 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of each month to ensure that the open portion of the agenda takes place in a more timely fashion. The change in time for the meetings began in June. The live telecast of the meeting also starts at 6:30 p.m. on cable channel 12 and on the Internet at www.ci.commerce.ca.us. The City Clerk’s Office will prepare one agenda for posting, following the same method currently used for concurrent or special meetings. Individuals making presentations to the Council or to speak on a particular item or under public comment will be able to make their presentation or address near the start of the meeting.

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Unprecedented Hiring Push Continues At Union Pacific Railroad

Union Pacific Railroad is hiring 90 train service employees and 20 operating management trainees between now and the end of the year in Southern California to help keep goods such as automobiles, consumer products and food moving across the nation’s rail system. “We offer train service and operating management employees great pay and benefits and the opportunity to advance at one of the premier transportation companies in the country,” said Barb Schaefer, senior vice president – Human Resources. “These 90 train service positions are in West Colton and are essential to the success of Union Pacific’s ability to safely transport our customers’ goods.” The men and women handling train service duties across the Union Pacific system are directly involved in train operation and movement, switching operations, and train and equipment inspections. The railroad provides all training required for these positions. Train service positions offer pay of up to $40,000 in the first year and $75,000 in future

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of overseeing construction and repair of railroad track, locomotive and freight car repair, and transportation operations. An influx of managers are needed to help replace retiring managers, with significant advancement opportunities in the future. Operating management positions offer pay of $50,000 and above. A four-year college degree is required for the management trainee positions. Union Pacific also has openings for track workers, diesel mechanics, rail car repairers and truck drivers. For a complete listing of job openings visit www. unionpacific.jobs.

About Union Pacific years. There also is the opportunity for advancement to other positions within Union Pacific. Other California locations with train service employee openings include Roseville, Oakland, Dunsmuir, Stockton, San Luis Obispo, Martinez, Milpitas, Bakersfield, Yermo and Watsonville. Through the end of 2006, Union Pacific will be hiring a total 1,750 train service employees as well in Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. The 20 operating management trainees are trained and placed in charge

Union Pacific Corporation owns one of America’s leading transportation companies. Its principal operating company, Union Pacific Railroad, links 23 states in the western two-thirds of the country and serves the fastest-growing U.S. population centers. Union Pacific’s diversified business mix includes Agricultural Products, Automotive, Chemicals, Energy, Industrial Products and Intermodal. The railroad offers competitive long-haul routes from all major West Coast and Gulf Coast ports to eastern gateways. Union Pacific connects with Canada’s rail systems and is the only railroad serving all six major gateways to Mexico, making it North America’s premier rail franchise.

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Visit this Modern Memorial Park with its secluded escapes, among bright flowers and shade trees that provide a completely equipped Memorial Park for the families of the Los Angeles area. Endowed with endowment care, an irreducible fund invested under the Laws of the State of California, insures Park Lawn Cemetery as a resting place of eternal beauty...always open to the reverent visitor. The convenient location of Park Lawn Cemetery makes it easy for you to visit and observe the beauty and solitude of this modern memorial park. Peaceful and secluded, yet located in the very heart of Los Angeles, just six miles east of Huntington Park, three miles northwest of Downey with easy access to the 5 and 710 freeways. We have been servicing this community since 1933. We are equipped with a bilingual professional staff who are trained to meet all your needs. We provide crypts, niches, lawn crypts, and graves. Visit us at 6555 E. Gage Avenue in the City of Commerce. Near cross street is Garfield Avenue. 562/806-0660. Fall / Winter 2006 - Focus on Business

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Commerce Council, City Administrator Announce Transition Plan The Commerce City Council and City Administrator Tom Sykes mutually agreed at the August 15 Commerce City Council Meeting, that Sykes would go on paid administrative leave effective August 21. “I’ve spent most of my adult life here, made a lot of good friends. The City Council and I both need time to transition. It’s been a great run. I’ll miss everyone,” said Sykes who added that it is in the best interest of all concerned to proceed in this manner. “On behalf of the City Council, I would like to thank Mr. Sykes for his many years of service to the city and express Chuck Cover

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my deep appreciation for his care, concern and commitment to the City of Commerce. It has been a pleasure and honor to work with him. We look forward to continuing our working relationship throughout this transition period,” said Mayor Nancy Ramos.

“I’ve spent most of my adult life here, made a lot of good friends.” Long time City of Commerce City Clerk Linda Kay Olivieri was appointed by the City Council to serve as Acting City Administrator on Tuesday, August 22. Olivieri has a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from USC, a law degree from Western State University College of Law, and is certified as a Master Municipal Clerk by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks. She is a member of the City Clerks Association of California, Southern California City Clerks Association, International Institute of Municipal Clerks and California Association of Clerks and Election Officials. Sykes will be available on an as needed basis as per Council direction to assist with the transition. For more information, call the Commerce Public Information Office at (323) 887-4453.

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Graphic Electric Is A Specialist Graphic Electric is an electrical contracting business that specializes in commercial and industrial wiring. Graphic Electric was founded in 1978 by Sam and Yvonne Navarro. The business began in a small home office and warehouse that was rented in Los Angeles. Sam and his first two electricians did the fieldwork while Yvonne ran the office. After graduating in 1984 from Loyola Marymount University, their son Steve joined the company full time. The Navarro’s and their crew specialize in wiring and servicing printing presses and related equipment. Because of their wide knowledge and training, Graphic Electric has branched to other industries specializing in motor controls. Their staff’s knowledge in motor control, PLC and AC & DC drives separates them from other electrical contractors. Graphic Electric and its team have grown to (25) installation electricians, (7) electronic service technicians and (2) motor/pump mechanics. Their fleet of 22 service and installation trucks are dispatched to service all over Southern California. The company has recently moved to a new 20,000 square foot facility in the City of Commerce. The City of Commerce location has made business more efficient because of the central location to our neighboring industrial cities. For more information please call Sam or Steve Navarro at their 24-hour phone number (323)728-4277. Fall / Winter 2006 - Focus on Business

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City Sponsors Workshop on Ethics Commerce city officials, commissioners and city staff took part in a workshop on Ethics in Public Service offered by the City of Commerce on Thursday, August 17. The two hour course was conducted by Attorney Mark Meyerhoff from the firm Liebert Cassidy Whitmore. Meyerhoff, whose expertise includes labor relations and the Meyers-Milias Brown Act, cautioned the group that even the appearance or possibility of a conflict can damage the image of a public official or employee accused of wrongdoing. “When making a contract, things like giving advice, negotiations, planning, and getting bids can lead to extremely complicated issues for those involved in the process,” said Meyerhoff during his presentation. He says that before making a contract determine if you have a financial interest in the negotiations. The general rule of the political reform act is that no public official may use their position to

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influence a decision in which they have a disqualifying conflict of interest. To avoid problems, Meyerhoff says to tell someone of your concerns. “Do this and avoid the problem coming back to you five years later from something you didn’t understand,” he said.

“Meyerhoff recommends that all public officials carefully consider the laws governing the ethics of public office” Meyerhoff finds that one of the most interesting aspects of the law covers the area of gifts. One provision on the limitations on gifts says no local agency may accept any gift from one source worth more than $360 in a single calendar year. Other limitations require that the official who receives the gift file specific tax forms. Another important issue discussed during the workshop involved the misuse

of public funds. Public officials need to determine if the expenditure serves the public interest. “It’s not always clear cut but, if it’s for a public purpose, the courts are pretty accepting, said Meyerhoff. The aim of the law is to ensure that the process of government is transparent. During the workshop the participants also studied the Brown Act and what it covers. One of the primary aspects of the Act is the posting of an official agenda. Part of what it requires is that there be at least some public notice of meetings and that the notice be posted and left for people to get to 24 hours a day. Meyerhoff recommends that all public officials carefully consider the laws governing the ethics of public office and that they conduct themselves and their business dealings in accordance with ethical standards to maintain the public trust. “Not knowing the law can look bad in the paper or worse.”

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Southern California IMMEDIATE MEDICAL CENTER has worked to establish itself as a leader in the Occupational Healthcare Industry in Southern California. We provide clients with consistent high quality and cost-efficient services including injury care, physical exams, drug and alcohol screening, and special on-site services. At Southern California IMMEDIATE MEDICAL CENTER we demonstrate our leadership by offering: ❖ 24- Hour injury Care provided 365 days a year. ❖ Complimentary transportation for injuries. ❖ Aggressive Return-To-Work and Modified Duties programs. ❖ Board Certified Physicians with thorough under standing of Worker’s Compensation laws. ❖ Safety Seminars that include an extensive Instructional Video Library that is free to all clients. ❖ Physical Therapy, Laboratory, Pharmacy, and X-Ray services available on-site. ❖ Orthopedic and Neurological Consultations. Southern California IMMEDIATE MEDICAL CENTER started business in 1988 next door to the Lakewood Mall. Since opening we have attained steady growth, and in turn, opened two additional locations. Our City of Commerce facility was opened in 1996, and we have recently opened our third location in the City of La Mirada. These additional clinics have allowed us to spread our footprint and enhance our geographic presence. This expansion enables our multi-location clients, which include staffing agencies, franchises, and school districts to deal with a single entity in multiple regions.

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Business Commentary

Mark Mallinger, Ph.D. Director of Full-Time MBA Programs Professor of Applied Behavioral Science Graziadio School of Business Pepperdine University

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Strategic Thinking: A Cultural Phenomena Successful companies rely on strategic action plans to respond to the turbulent, dynamic global business environment of the 21st century. Developing a compelling vision, building implementation strategies, and designing operational activities will help the organization be better prepared for competitive challenges. But once the strategy is created how do organizations insure that its members will embrace the mission? One of the reasons for the success of Trader Joe’s, the $5 billion specialty grocery store, is its ability to craft a culture that supports the business model. The next time you visit a TJs market, note the attitude, comfort with customers, and service orientation expressed by the crew members (the moniker used for store employees). Then visit your neighborhood supermarket; pay attention to the demeanor of employees. For the most part you will see a striking difference between the actions and body language of the employees in the two stores. Trader Joe’s is diligent in building a customer service culture that supports its mission, to be a national chain of neighborhood specialty grocery stores. Although that appears to be a paradox, the manner in which they manage the strategy is what drives its success. Every significant decision focuses

on building in the mind of the customer the TJ model; unique products in a small store environment where the customer is treated as special and important. Try asking your supermarket employee which of the wines they carry is the best value. At TJs the question will bring forth an informed response. The organization recognizes that to be a national chain of neighborhood stores means they must both call attention to the intimacy of the market, while at the same time focus on national growth. So ask yourself, “at my organization is our culture aligned with our strategy?” The answer to the question requires thought regarding such issues as, the extent to which organizational members are involved in decision making; the degree to which rules and procedures get in the way of initiative taking; the focus on incentives for collaborative teamwork rather than individual accomplishments. This is not to suggest that decentralization, removal of regulations or group rewards are the answers, but rather the extent to which the culture, as evidenced by the organizational structure, supports the mission. An analysis of this sort will indicate whether the appropriate strategy is to modify the structure in an attempt to change the culture OR to change the mission.

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FROM HI-TECH TO INDUSTRIAL PRUDENTIAL OVERALL SUPPLY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HAS GOT YOUR BUSINESS COVERED Contact: Jerry Martin, VP Sales & Marketing Prudential Overall Supply 1661 Alton Parkway Irvine, CA 92606 (949) 250-4855 Fax: 949-261-1947 [email protected] www.prudentialoverallsupply.com

Prudential Overall Supply’s Commerce, CA uniform laundry processing and service center celebrates 54 years ser“FOCUS ON BUSINESS” vicing the local business community. Chris Welch the genFROM HI-TECH TO INDUSTRIAL PRUDENTIAL OVERALL SUPPLY eral managerHAS forGOT bothYOUR of Prudential’s processing and service BUSINESS COVERED centers located on the common 6920 & 6948 Bandini BouCOMMERCE, CA – August 29, 2006 Overall Supply’s Commerce, levard site comments, “these two– Prudential plants feature the industry’s most dynamic laundry The cleanroom CA uniform laundry processing andprocessing service center capabilities. celebrates 54 years servicing the local laundry site is a state-of-the-art plant that produces reusable business community.

cleanroom garments that are used in critically controlled environments for manufacturing and research companies. Our industrial laundry site serves more than 1,500 businesses requiring services from automotive repair uniforms to corporate casual apparel, and restroom consumable products.” Prudential is the only such company located in Commerce to provide localized service. Mr. Welch continues, “our team has retained many of our customers for decades. Prudential is still a family run business, and we know what it takes to help other business leaders be more productive. We are 100% focused on enhancing the cleanliness, safety and image of our customers’ work uniforms and related supplies.” About Prudential Overall Supply; Established in 1932, Prudential is dedicated to enhancing our customers’ image at the best dollar value. By providing premium quality Workwear Uniforms, Career Apparel and Casual Wear, Prudential is able to outfit your entire organization. Please visit www.prudentialoverallsupply.com for more information.

Chris Welch the general manager for both of Prudential’s processing and service centers located on the common 6920 & 6948 Bandini Boulevard site comments, “these two plants feature the industry’s most dynamic laundry processing capabilities. The cleanroom laundry site is a state-of-the-art plant that produces reusable cleanroom garments that are used in critically controlled environments for manufacturing and research companies. Our industrial laundry site serves more than 1,500 businesses requiring services from automotive repair uniforms to corporate casual apparel, and restroom consumable products.” Prudential is the only such company located in Commerce to provide localized service. Mr. Welch continues, “our team has retained many of our customers for decades.

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Don’t give your old computers to just anyone. Software wiping of the hard drive never completely erases all information. Driving a nail through them isn’t any more protective. You need to be certain your information will no longer exist. That’s why you need Safeshred to destroy your hard drives. We utilize a cutting-edge “Separation Technology” that breaks the unit into powder, separating the various metal, plastics and glasses from themselves. We then send them off to a smelter to be manufactured into new products. True recycling, and as environmentally friendly as can be! From computers to phone systems to circuit boards, send your e-waste to us. Additionally, SAFESHRED is one of the foremost destroyers of products in the nation. If you have obsolete, overrun, mis-manufactured or overstock products that you want to get rid of, then let Safeshred destroy them for you at pennies per pound. We will give all Commerce businesses a 10% price reduction when mentioning this piece. Call us today at 800-9874733 or 323-721-4300.

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Protect Your Business, Join Business Watch To protect businesses from crime against owners, property, employees and customers from burglars, thieves and other criminals the city is sponsoring the new Business Watch program, which is free to businesses, in cooperation with the Commerce Industrial Council. The concept is similar to Neighborhood Watch programs, because it calls on citizen involvement to combat crime. The Business Watch Program is designed to help business owners better protect all facets of their business. There are plans to establish Business Watch districts throughout the city. The first one has already been established in the Atlantic Avenue/Washington Boulevard area. The program is being coordinated by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department thanks to the city funding a full-time Special Problems Deputy who will be working directly with the business community. “I look forward to working closely with the business community to make

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❖ Be alert to unusual or suspicious behavior in your business community. ❖ Call the Sheriff’s Department at 264-4151 to report criminal activity.

Commerce safer and the Business Watch Program a success,” said Deputy Steve Lim, a 10-year veteran of the Sheriff’s Department who was newly assigned to the business sector and the program. Lim is familiar with Commerce, having spent 3 years working Commerce, half of which has been with the Special Problems Team. “I want to encourage businesses and owners to contact me directly so I can work with them,” added Lim. The Business Watch Program empowers business residents to help fight crime before it begins by working with each other and law enforcement to protect the area. Here are a few tips for success:

❖ Write down descriptions of the person(s) and license plate number(s) of any vehicle(s) involved. ❖ Tell a trusted neighboring merchant if your business is closed and ask them to keep an eye out for you. This includes picking up mail or newspapers. Do not leave signals that say, “no one is here.” ❖ Hold regular Business Watch training for your employees. ❖ Place Business Watch stickers in windows and signs in parking lots, warning criminals merchants are watching out for each other. ❖ Get involved. It is the most effective way to reduce or prevent crime and make your business community safe. Continued On Page 25

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Strategic Materials, Inc. is the largest glass recycler and glass processor in North America. With over 30 plants and depots located throughout the United States we handle over 33% of the domestic recycled glass market. On the West Coast Strategic has over 60% of the glass market with processing plants in Commerce, San Leandro, Sacramento and Mexicali. Strategic Materials, Inc. supply of glass comes from a variety of industrial manufacturers such as the container, window, and auto industry. Strategic Materials, Inc. also receives glass from the public, hotel, bar and restaurant container-recycling programs, waste collection companies, community drop off centers and stemware manufacturers. Strategic’s Southern California plant is located at 7000 Bandini Blvd in Commerce, CA. Our plant manager is Jorge Torres and Jorge can be reached at 323 887-6831. We are always looking for new sources of glass supply so if you have glass and need a home for it, please contact Jorge. The SMI West Coast Chief Operating Officer, Paul Faherty, is also based out of the Commerce facility. Continued from page 24 - Protect Your Business

The Business Watch program focuses on teaching your employees how to be observant and aware. Trained employees are a businesses’ front line and a great resource to deter crime. Topics covered in training sessions will include shoplifting prevention, credit card fraud, bad check fraud, detecting counter-

feit currency, robbery protocol, burglary prevention, workplace violence, personal safety and building security. Merchants like you, who take a proactive attitude can keep crime from creeping in before it starts. Getting started is easy. Call SPT Deputy Steve Lim at (323) 722-4805 ext. 2844 or email him at [email protected],

he’s waiting to hear from you. Remember, your job is to report crime by calling the Sheriff’s Department at (323) 264-4151. The responsibility for apprehending criminals belongs to the Sheriff’s Department. By working together we can reduce crime and make Commerce safer for community and industrial residents.

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Real Estate Update: A Market in Transition

Robert Levenstein Senior Vice President Heger Realty Corp.

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Earlier this year, I highlighted many of the various trends affecting the Southern California Industrial Real Estate market. Specifically, how these changes will continue to have a dramatic influence on the availability of real estate in the near future. Today, rising interest rates, a slowing sales market, unrealistic seller expectations and increasing lease rates have set the stage for what could be a very interesting future. Overall, most experts still believe that with a relatively steady and performing economy, Southern California’s industrial real estate market will continue to witness high demand for functional space. The greater Los Angeles market currently has an unprecedented vacancy rate of approximately 2.4% further supporting this position. However, with limited supply and the continued trend of steadily increasing interest rates, a great deal of speculation and concern is growing amongst the industry. Patrick McDonald, President of Del Mar Commercial Finance in Cerritos comments, “It’s all about affordability in relation to the lease market. Three years ago it didn’t make sense not to buy. Interest rates were at an all time low and building prices were still relatively affordable. A user could put 10% down, get an SBA a loan, have all the benefits of ownership, and still be paying less per month than the market lease rates. Now, with the drastic appreciation in real estate and higher interest rates, we have a situa-

tion where market rents have flipped back to 20% -30% lower than a potential mortgage payment. For the first time in 6 years, I’m hearing from the user market: ‘Why would I buy when I can rent for less?’ This argument is becoming harder and harder to overcome in today’s marketplace.”

direct users seeking value added opportunities amongst underperforming assets. With increasing volumes of freight moving through the Los Angeles & Long Beach ports, competition has been and will remain fierce for companies seeking functional Warehouse & Distribution space with ad-

“Southern California’s industrial real estate market will continue to witness high demand” This newly found skepticism within the sales market and an increased interest in leasing has had a natural upward influence on rates in the last six months. With more and more buyers growing weary of the purchase process, people are taking a harder look at long term lease opportunities. Mr. McDonald adds, “Despite the market challenges, there are still significant advantages to owning your own building. If the mortgage payment is even close to the market lease rate, then you’re still better off buying your building.” With low vacancy and increasing lease rates, developers are more inspired to construct new spec buildings in a calculated effort to keep pace with the forecasted demands. However, with the scarcity of viable in fill land sites, the trend continues to be one of identifying functionally obsolete assets with modifiable, upside potential. We can expect to see a continued focus from both sophisticated investors and

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ditional land and high door counts. Although there is an enormous demand for port proximity property in and around Los Angeles, similar issues of identifying functional space have also pushed through the Central (Commerce, Vernon, Montebello) and Easterly markets like the Inland Empire. Areas like Chino, Rancho Cucamonga and even as far out as Beaumont have rapidly grown into viable distribution hubs, proving to be an attractive alternative for those willing to break bulk cargo 50 miles away in exchange for cheaper rent and labor. One final trend that continues throughout the real estate industry is that regardless of the region, more and more deals are being completed off market. It is more important than ever to stay informed and up to date. For a complete list of all available properties or more specific information on any real estate matter you may be considering, please contact our office directly.

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Commerce Helps Residents Get To College Earning an education beyond high school requires more than hard work and dedication. It requires having the money to pay for your tuition, books, and other supplies. For over twenty years the Commerce Scholarship program has been assisting students with financial aid and demystifying the application process. This year forty-five recipients received a total of $76,000 from the City of Commerce Scholarship Program to help balance the cost of their college education. The top six recipients were named “Commerce Scholars” for their outstanding academic achievements. The top contributers were the Commerce Casino, who for the seventh year running made the largest annual donation to the program totaling $46,000, The 99 cents only stores, Harvey Capital and the Lawrence P. Frank Foundation. The three Casino Scholars were Lucia Navar, a graduate student at the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine; Jade Villegas, a freshman at Mount St. Mary’s College majoring in business administration; and Marco Herrera, a sophomore at the Florida Institute of Technology majoring in aerospace engineering. The Harvey Capital Scholar was Zaray Perez, a freshman at Cal State Los Angeles majoring in nursing/nutritional service; the 99 cents only stores Scholar was Sandra Guzman, a junior at Mount St. Mary’s College majoring in sociology and the Lawrence P. Frank scholar was Lisa Gonzalez, a junior at the University of Southern California majoring in health. “This scholarship is more than financial aid; it’s a vote of confidence,” said Scholarship Coordinator Beatriz Sarmiento, who thanked the program contributors on behalf of the students for their donations and support. “They believe as we do, in your future.” This year’s scholarship program yielded some interesting results. Of the forty-five recipients, 35 were female and 10 were male. By grade level there were 15 freshmen, 10 sophomores, 8 juniors, 7 seniors and 5 post-graduates. The number

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of recipients attending public universities, which includes Cal State and U.C. system schools, just edged the number attending private universities 23 to 20, with an additional 2 recipients attending community colleges.

“This year forty-five recipients received a total of $76,000” Former scholarship recipient Elizabeth Gonzalez, Ph.D., who is now a program officer with First Five Los Angeles, served as a member of the three-person scholarship interview panel along with John Griffo from the Commerce Casino and George Umazawa, the former Executive Director of EPIC. Gonzalez spoke to the students during the scholarship reception, sharing her experiences and offering encouragement to the scholarship recipients. “Like many of you I grew up in Commerce and went to Bell Gardens High School. The city has played a significant role in my education and career. I went to Columbia University and interned at the city’s Social Services Division, eventually earning my Ph.D. at U.C.L.A. I couldn’t have accomplished any of this without the help of my family and the scholarship program. Your scholarship is a great gift, but it is also an investment, because you will have the opportunity to give back to this program and this community,” said Gonzalez. The City of Commerce Scholarship Program is one of the many essential services offered by the City of Commerce to the community. The Scholarship Reception is held annually to recognize the industrial residents, local civic and service organizations and individuals who contribute to the program while also acknowledging the achievements of the recipients. The program is coordinated by the Literacy Department of the City of Commerce Public Library and sponsored by the City of Commerce Education Commission.

The following is a list of the businesses, organizations and individuals who contributed to the program this year. ❖ 2006 Scholarship Donors ❖ California Commerce Club Inc. ❖ Harvey Capitol Corp ❖ 99 Cents Only Store ❖ Lawrence P. Frank Foundation ❖ Tadin Herb and Tea Co. ❖ United Family of Bristow Park ❖ Woman’s Club of Rosewood Park ❖ Structural Materials Co. ❖ Par-Way Group ❖ Ernest Paper Products ❖ Atlas Carpet Mills, Inc. ❖ American Shower Door Corp. ❖ ENKI Research Systems ❖ Calstrip Steel Corporation ❖ Galaxy Enterprises Inc. ❖ DKS Steel Door ❖ Frame Systems Inc. ❖ Commerce Petro Fuel, LLC ❖ Atlapac Trading Company, Inc. ❖ Roland Corporation U.S. ❖ Graphic Electric, Inc. ❖ Mace Metal Sales, Inc. ❖ MBD, Inc. ❖ St. Marcellinus Holy Name Society ❖ Ecover Inc. ❖ National Analysts Inc. ❖ Clemson Distribution, Inc. ❖ David Textiles, Inc. ❖ David and Marie Hovik ❖ Commerce Center Optometry, Inc. ❖ Commerce Social Club ❖ Commerce Senior Citizens Club ❖ Women’s Club of Commerce ❖ Commerce Garden Club To make a tax-deductible contribution to the 2007 City of Commerce Scholarship Program, please contact Adult Literacy Coordinator Beatriz Sarmiento at (323) 722-4805 ext. 2823.

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We are the one stop source for business and career development programs. Please call Nadine Gomez, Business Services Manager for more information, at (626) 569-1110.

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The library will provide businesses located in the City of Commerce reference service to meet their informational needs. Our on-line services can be accessed by local businesses from any computer with Internet access provided that they have a library card. They are the following: ❖ Reference USA: Information about 13 million U.S. Businesses. ❖ Infotrac: Magazine data base with full text and graphics for all types of magazines. ❖ RDS Business Reference Suite: This database provides balanced and highly focused full-text coverage of company news, management practices, and market research information. ❖ Health and Wellness Resource Center: Provides instant access to carefully compiled and trusted medical reference materials. This includes nearly 400 health/medical journals, numerous reference volumes, over 700 health videos, hundreds of pamphlets and much more. In addition other resources can be found on-line such as, The Thomas’s Register of Manufactures like the Wall Street Journal, Investors Business Daily and the Los Angeles Daily Journal. The library also has numerous books on business and management at the library and we house all environmental studies that have been done in the city. Some reference titles include: Directory of Corporate Affiliations, California Workers Compensation Handbook, California Workman’s Compensation Law, California Parkers Corporation Code, LA County Code, California Contract license Law, and West Annotated California Codes. Currently the City of Commerce Public Library is working with the Commerce Industrial Council to establish a Homework Help Center at the central library.

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Commerce Takes a Step Toward Cleaner Air The City of Commerce moved one step closer to inaugurating the use of clean fuel for the city fleet of compressed natural gas (CNG) fueled buses by authorizing staff to develop a request for proposal for a liquefied CNG station. Currently, the City of Commerce operates four CNG vehicles and has plans to purchase seven CNG powered buses this year.

The goal of the Commerce City Council is to transition to clean burning city vehicles In addition to decreasing air pollution, the project will not cost the city anything to establish, thanks to three grants secured by the Commerce Department of Transportation. The largest grant comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation and Related Appropriations Act in the amount of $1,040,000 which in conjunction with the $350,000 grant from the MSRC Clean Transportation Funding and a $250,000 grant from the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) totals just over $1.6 million dollars, the majority of which can be used for the CNG fueling station. “The combination of these grants will allow the City to go forward with the construction of an important environmental project,” said Department of Transportation Director Dan Gomez.

Pictured above is a liquefied compressed natural gas (L.C.N.G.) station located near the Grand Canyon.

The vision for the proposed project is to serve Commerce buses and Medi-vans, as well as other users from both the public and the private sectors. With the advent of such a station in Commerce it makes replacing diesel fueled vehicles with CNG fueled vehicles more feasible, not only for transit buses, but also for other types of vehicles such as, freight trucks, trains, trash trucks and street sweepers. A CNG station in the city is an ideal project for a number of reasons, the most important of which is that Commerce is disproportionately impacted by diesel emissions. “This makes sense because Commerce is an industrial center with heavy duty diesel emissions,” said Erik Neandross of Gladstein, Neandross and Associates, LLC, a Santa Monica based environmental consulting firm that has served as the Interstate Clean Transportation Corridor (ICTC) Project Director since1996. The CNG station would become part of the ICTC, which is billed as the most successful planned clean fuel corridor in the United States. The ICTC’s goal is to foster alternative fuel vehicle (AFV) development linking Los Angeles, the San Joaquin Valley, Sacramento, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Reno and Salt Lake City along highways I-80, I-5 (Santa Ana), CA-99, I-10 and I-15. The filling station will be built at the site of the Commerce Refuse to Energy Facility located at 5926 Sheila Street. Staff is currently preparing the RFP and researching traffic patterns in the area. The goal of the Commerce City Council is to transition to clean burning city vehicles and help small fleet operators who want to purchase clean burning vehicles but can not afford to build a fueling station the capability to convert to CNG or LNG power. Due to environmental concerns, natural gas has become increasingly popular as an alternative transportation fuel and produces significantly fewer harmful emissions than gasoline or diesel.

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Thank You To All of Our Sponsors, The 2006 Annual Golf Tournament Was a Success! PRESENTING SPONSOR ❖ Hernandez Carpet

EAGLE SPONSORS ❖ Banco Popular ❖ Commerce Casino ❖ Unified Western Grocers ❖ Wyndham Hotel

BIRDIE SPONSOR ❖ U.S Food Service

TEE SIGN SPONSORS ❖ AMB Property ❖ AMVAC ❖ Asco Sintering ❖ BNSF Railway ❖ Career Partners ❖ Certified Federal Credit Union ❖ Citadel Outlets ❖ Crowne Plaza Hotel at Commerce Casino ❖ Cushman & Wakefield ❖ Darling International ❖ DB Commercial ❖ Heger Realty ❖ KMI ❖ Mark Baker Insurance ❖ Rio Hondo Rotary Club ❖ Safeshred ❖ Union Pacific Railroad

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❖ Ajilon Finance & Office ❖ Autoland ❖ Cali Fame ❖ Carlisle Travel ❖ Certified Federal Credit Union ❖ City of Commerce ❖ Commerce Casino ❖ Datapage Incorporated ❖ Gehr Industries ❖ House of Winners ❖ Immediate Medical Center ❖ Prudential Overall Supply ❖ Starbucks ❖ Technimed Commerce Industrial ❖ Triangle Distributing ❖ U.S. HealthWorks ❖ Unified Western Grocers ❖ X-igent Printing Fall / Winter 2006 - Focus on Business

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Commerce Industrial Council Alphabetical Listings A .99 Cents Only Store

AMVAC

Henry Miller 4000 Union Pacific Ave Commerce CA 90023 (323)980-8145 Fax:(323)881-9980 General Merchandise -Wholesale

Georgette Perez 13191 Crossroads Pkwy N #345 City of Industry CA 91748 (562)908-1818 Fax:(562)908-1820 www.accountemps.com Employment & Staffing Services

A&F Forklift Inc.

ACM

Arturo Felix 4817 Sheila St Commerce CA 90040 (323)263-5093 Fax:(323)263-2656 Fork-Lift Sales, Service & Repair

A.N. Abell Auction Co.

Barry Abell 2613 Yates Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)724-8102 Fax:(323)724-9550 www.abell.com Auction

A-1 Metal Products, Inc.

Jerry Calsbeek 2707 Supply Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)721-3334 Fax:(323)721-3335 www.a1metalproducts.com Sheet Metal -Manufacturers

Aahs Engraving & Signs

Gurmeet Sawhney 6600 Telegraph Rd Commerce CA 90040 (323)838-9126 Fax:(323)838-5480 www.aahssigns.com Trophy Shop

Aaron’s Interior Cleaning

Darin Shaddox 8339 Galt Dr Downey CA 90241 (562)861-5041 Fax:(562)861-1041 Cleaning Service

Abbey Company

Kurt Kaufman 5601 E Slauson Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)887-4884 Fax:(323)887-4882 www.theabbeyco.com Real Estate - Commercial & Industrial

ABM Engineering Services

James Scranton 5300 S Eastern Ave #100 Commerce CA 90040 (323)234-2001 Fax:(323)724-9561 www.abm.com Facility Contractor

Academy Awning, Inc.

James Richman 2510 Malt Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)721-2929 Fax:(323)721-2924 www.academyawning.com Awning Manufacturer

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Accountemps/ Div of Robert Half Int’l.

Doug Ashmore 4100 E Washington Blvd Los Angeles CA 90023 (323)264-3910 Fax:(323)266-7761 www.amvac-chemical.com Chemicals - Manufacturer

Apex Workforce Solutions

Jim Anderson 1249 S Diamond Bar Blvd #341 Diamond Bar CA 91765 (951)328-0222 Fax:(909)861-4273 Healthcare Benefits

Korey Chong 5442 Jillson Street Commerce CA 90040 (888)275-7150 Fax:(323)728-8249 www.apex-ws.com Training & Educational

Adcraft Business Mail

Aramco Imports Inc.

Mario Morales 2770 Vail Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)778-6245 Fax:(323)778-0031 www.abmail.com Direct Mail Services

Raffy Saulahian 6431 Bandini Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)837-0888 Fax:(323)837-0880 www.aramcoimports.com Housewares - Wholesale

Affinity West Federal Credit Union

Asco Sintering Co.

May Morris 2410 Yates Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)725-0119 Fax:(323)725-1296 www.affinitywestfcu.org Credit Union

Air Louvers Inc./ Samson Products

Cheryl Merritt 6285 Randolph St Commerce CA 90040 (323)726-8814 Fax:(323)726-0338 www.airlouvers.com Door Commercial/Industrial

Ajilon Finance & Office

Cheryll Palacio 445 S Figueroa St #2210 Los Angeles CA 90071 (213)270-2999 Fax:(213)270-2985 www.ajilonfinance.com Employment & Staffing Services

Allstate Insurance

Mark A. Baker 6055 E Washington Blvd #519 Commerce CA 90040 (323)887-1120 Fax:(323)887-1103 Insurance Agents & Brokers

AMB Property Corp.

Rob Antrobius 1777 Center Court Dr #100 Cerritos CA 90703 (562)345-9200 Fax:(415)477-2007 www.amb.com Real Estate - Commercial & Industrial

American International Industries

Terri Cooper 2220 Gaspar Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)728-2999 Fax:(323)278-1211 Health Products

Hugh Jenkins 2750 S Garfield Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)725-3550 Fax:(323)888-9968 www.ascosintering.com Powdered Metal Parts - Manufacturer

Ashland

H. Reid Mork 6608 E 26th St Commerce CA 90040 (323)767-1300 Fax:(323)767-1304 www.ashland.com Chemicals - Manufacturer

Askew Industrial Corp.

T. Ron Kahnaman 2920 Supply Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)727-7772 Fax:(323)727-9567 www.askewhardware.com Fasteners

AT&T

Angela Gibons 1010 Wilshire Blvd #1601 Los Angeles CA 90017 (213)743-7070 Fax:(213)745-8276 www.pacbell.com Telecommunications

Atlas Carpet Mills

Stan Dunford 2200 Saybrook Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)724-9000 Fax:(323)724-4526 www.atlascarpetmills.com Carpet Manufacturer & Sales

Award Elements

Doug Light 5217 Industry Ave Pico Rivera CA 90660 (562)942-8575 Fax:(562)942-8755 www.awardelements.com Trophy Shop & Promotional Products

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Award Packaging Specialties Corp.

Al Espinoza 6045 Scott Way Commerce CA 90040 (323)727-1200 Fax:(323)727-9621 Corrogated Materials - Manufacturer

B Banco Popular

Francisca Rivera 6001 E Washington Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)724-8801 Fax:(323)724-7285 www.popularinc.com Banks

Bank of America

Mia A. Romo 5800 S Eastern Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)724-8010 Fax:(323)724-8528 www.bankofamerica.com Banks

Bank of the West

Alicia De La Cruz 6055 E Washington Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)724-0890 Fax:(323)724-1063 www.bankofthewest.com Banks

Bhakta Tax Service

Atul Bhakta 2203 S Atlantic Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)262-1636 Fax:(323)262-1636 Income Tax Service

BKM Office Furniture

Larry Baker 6959 Bandini Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)726-2900 Fax:(323)726-2999 www.bkmoffice.com Office Furniture

Blue Collar Staffing Solutions Josie Skee 8027 E Florence Downey CA 90240 (562)806-1307 Fax:(562)806-1308 www.bluecollarinc.com Employment & Staffing Services

Blue Holdings Inc.

Debbie Eastman 5804 Slauson Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)725-5555 Fax:(323)725-5524 www.blueholdings.com Garment - Manufacturer

BNSF Railway Company

Trini Jimenez One World Trade Center #1680 Long Beach CA 90831 (310)936-4444 Fax:(310)412-2331 www.bnsf.com Railroad & Transportation

Commerce Industrial Council Alphabetical Listings Bodega Latina Corp.

Carlos Smith 5601 E Slauson Ave #211 Commerce CA 90040 (323)720-9599 Fax:(323)720-9589 www.elsuper.com Groceries & Related Products

Bolton & Company

Gayleen Wallace 245 S Los Robles Ave #105 Pasadena CA 91102 (626)799-7000 Fax:(626)441-3233 www.boltonco.com Insurance Agents & Brokers

Boman Forklift

Peter Greenthal 3030 Tanager Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)622-6000 Fax:(323)622-5010 www.bomanforklift.com Fork-Lift Sales, Service & Repair

Bottlemate Inc.

Kevin Chung 2095 Leo Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)887-9009 Fax:(323)887-3430 www.bottlemate.com Plastic Products - Manufacturer

Brinks Security Systems

Antonio Cervantes 5935 E Slauson Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)869-1102 Fax:(323)869-9786 www.mybrinks.com Security Systems-Business & Residential

Brooks Fabrics

Jeannie Kang 6445 E Bandini Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)278-4888 Fax:(323)278-4885 Upholstery Fabrics - Wholesale

ByDesign Financial Solutions Peter Lake 5628 E Slauson Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)869-5191 Fax:(323)890-9590 www.bydesignfinancial.com Financial Counseling

C C&B Consulting

Bill Marseilles 4645 Adenmoor Ave Lakewood CA 90713 (562)533-4435 Consulting Firm

Cali-Fame of Los Angeles Inc. Brian Kennedy 2800 E 11th Street Los Angeles CA 90023 (323)268-3187 Fax:(323)780-8852 www.califame.com Promotional Products & Advertising

California Closeouts & Liquidations

Mitchell J. Bloch 6821 Watcher St Commerce CA 90040 (562)928-6268 Fax:(562)928-9468 www.califcloseouts.com Closeout & Salvage Merchandise

California Water Service

David Karraker 3316 W Beverly Blvd Montebello CA 90640 (323)722-8601 Fax:(323)722-7469 www.calwater.com Public Utilities

CalMet Services

Briana Blackman 900 S Maple Ave Montebello CA 90640 (323)721-8120 Fax:(323)721-0647 www.calmetservices.com Refuse Hauling & Recycling

Calplush Manufacturing Corp.

Walter Davila 3575 S Santa Fe Ave Los Angeles CA 90058 (323)582-6689 Fax:(323)582-4567 www.calplush.com Plush Toys - Import/Export

Calstrip Steel Corp.

Michael Kerby 7140 E Bandini Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)726-1345 Fax:(323)722-8269 www.calstripsteel.com Steel Fabricators

Canon Business Solutions West Ibi Davies 110 W Walnut Street Gardena CA 90248 (310)217-3761 Fax:(310)715-7046 www.solutions.canon.com Technology/Integrated Document Management

Career Partners

Nadine Gomez 3505 N Hart Ave Rosemead CA 91770 (626)569-1110 Fax:(626)563-1129 www.careerpartner.org Vocational Training & Placement

Carlisle Travel Management Jerry Saxe 5601 S Slauson Ave #120 Commerce CA 90040 (323)869-1800 Fax:(323)869-1818 www.carlisletravel.com Travel Agencies

Carlo Motel

Chandra Patel 2324 S Atlantic Blvd Commerce CA 90040 Hotels/Motels

Catering By Herach & Ara

Citadel Dental Group

Cbeyond Communications

Citadel Outlets

Celluphone

City Security Company Inc.

Ara Balayan 1460 S Greenwood Ave Montebello CA 90640 (323)728-0573 Fax:(323)728-0574 Catering Stephanie Canale 879 W 190th St Gardena CA 90248 (800)660-5514 Fax:(310)532-9049 www.cbeyond.net Telecommunications Jim Stout 6119 E Washington Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)727-9131 Fax:(323)727-7004 www.celluphone.com Wireless Communications

Central Basin Municipal Water District

George Cole 17140 S Avalon Blvd #300 Carson CA 90746 (310)436-2627 Fax:(310)436-2691 www.centralbasin.org Government/Special Dist.

Cenveo/Anderson Lithograph Co.

Mark Tennant 3217 S Garfield Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)727-7767 Fax:(323)722-0506 www.cenveo.com Printers - Commercial

Certified Federal Credit Union Jeff Weinstein 5601 E Washington Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)723-8991 Fax:(323)722-7867 www.certifiedfcu.com Credit Union

Chalet Products Co. Inc.

Tony Zwigart 4000 E Washington Blvd Commerce CA 90023 (323)780-9937 Fax:(323)780-7743 www.chaletproducts.com Automotive Oil - Manufacturer & Dist.

CHARO Community Development Corp.

Cynthia Amador 4301 E Valley Blvd Los Angeles CA 90032 (323)269-0751 Fax:(323)343-9485 Vocational Training & Placement

Children’s Network Intl.

Robert Freeman 5600 Rickenbacker Rd Bldg 1-B Bell CA 90201 (323)980-9870 Fax:(323)980-9878 www.childrensnetworkinternational.org Non Profit Organization

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Farrah Koutchek 500 Citadel Drive #190 Commerce CA 90040 (323)725-6700 Fax:(323)725-0756 Dental Practice Liz Weaver-Griggs 100 Citadel Drive #480 Commerce CA 90040 (323)888-1724 Fax:(323)888-0311 www.citadelfactorystores.com Shopping Malls Robert Rysdon 430 S Garfield Ave Suite 401 Alhambra CA 91801 (626)458-2325 Fax:(626)458-2328 Security Guard & Patrol Service

Clear Channel Outdoor Inc. Layne Lawson 19320 Harborgate Way Los Angeles CA 90501 (310)755-7200 Fax:(310)755-7355 www.clearchanneloutdoor.com Advertising - Outdoor

CMS Communications Inc.

Warren Smith 2940 E La Jolla St #A Anaheim CA 92806 (714)238-3057 Fax:(818)475-1943 www.cmsc.com Communication Equipment & Systems

CMTC

Roz Samia 1149 W 190th St #2014 Gardena CA 90248 (323)650-4982 Fax:(310)808-1390 www.cmtc.com Consulting Firm

Colliers International

Paul Sablock 5801 E Slauson Ave #160 Commerce CA 90040 (323)726-1200 Fax:(323)726-1942 www.colliers.com/Markets/ LosAngeles/ Real Estate - Commercial & Industrial

Colonial Dames Co., LTD

Kort Pearson 6820 E Watcher St Commerce CA 90040 (323)773-6441 Fax:(562)927-4219 www.colonialdames.com Cosmetics - Manufacturer

Color Image Apparel

Marco De George 6670 Flotilla St Commerce CA 90040 (323)727-2005 Fax:(323)727-2040 www.bella.com Garment - Manufacturer

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Commerce Industrial Council Alphabetical Listings Columbia Business Forms

Lynne Sana 1493 N Montebello Blvd #202 Montebello CA 90640 (323)721-7942 Fax:(323)888-1844 www.columbiabusinessforms.com Printers - Commercial

Command Security Corporation (CSC)

Alan Cartledge 2450 S Atlantic Blvd Suite 207 Commerce CA 90040 (323)980-4100 Fax:(323)980-4130 www.comandsecurity.com Security Guard & Patrol Service

Commerce Casino

Debbie Payne 6131 E Telegraph Rd Commerce CA 90040 (323)721-2100 Fax:(323)728-8874 www.commercecasino.com Casinos

Commerce Chevron/ Telchev Inc.

Ben Pouldar 6150 E Telegraph Rd Commerce CA 90040 (323)722-7100 Fax:(323)722-5717 Service Station

Commerce Federal Credit Union

Jessica Aldecoa 5900 S Eastern Ave #146 Commerce CA 90040 (323)724-5455 Fax:(323)724-2877 www.commercefcu.net Credit Union

Commerce Flowers & Plants Duke Nomura 2340 S Atlantic Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)265-4377 Fax:(323)263-9400 www.commerceflowers.com Florist

Commerce Painting, Inc.

Jackie Jakob 200 Citadel Drive #175 Commerce CA 90040 (323)838-9566 Fax:(323)838-9573 www.concept7.org Social Services

Delphey/Gerdes Engineering

Embassy Suites Hotel

Dexter Axle Co.

Employment Development Department

Yolanda Cervantes 5855 Rickenbacker Rd Commerce CA 90040 (323)867-9040 www.delpheygerdes.com Engineering

Craig Realty Group

Shirley Burkhart 2700 S Yates Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)726-3157 Fax:(323)724-8193 www.dexteraxle.com Vehicle Parts

Cross Brothers Inc.

Diecraft Corp./ Tool-matic Co. Inc.

Steve L. Craig 1500 Quail St #100 Newport Beach CA 92660 (949)224-4100 Property Management John Tilton 5255 E Sheila St Commerce CA 90040 (323)266-2000 Fax:(323)266-2106 www.crossbrothersinc.com Sheet Metal -Manufacturers

Crowne Plaza Hotel at the Commerce

Virginia Coates 5332 Harbor St Commerce CA 90040 (323)728-2601 Fax:(323)728-7566 Metal Stampings/Tools & Dies Manufacturer

Dub Harris Corp.

Joseph Zarrahy 6121 E Telegraph Rd Commerce CA 90040 (323)728-3600 Fax:(323)832-4002 www.crowneplazacommerce.com Hotels/Motels

Dub Harris 2340 S Eastern Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)722-3344 Fax:(323)722-3311 www.dubharris.com Bank Supplies - Distributor

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Cushman & Wakefield

Jeff Sanita 601 S Figueroa St. 47th Flr Los Angeles CA 90017 (213)955-5138 Fax:(323)955-5114 www.cushmanwakefield.com Real Estate - Commercial & Industrial

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E.F. Hilton Inc.

Paul Dietz 2464 Saybrook Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)278-7760 Fax:(323)278-7765 www.efhilton.com Jewelry/Custom Cases

Eastern Group Publications

Dahdoul Textiles, Inc.

Mahmoud Dahdoul 7200 Bandini Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)837-1030 Fax:(323)837-1038 Bedding

Darling’s Flowers

Gloria Alvarez 111 S Avenue 59 Los Angeles CA 90042 (323)341-7970 Fax:(323)341-7976 www.egpnews.com Newspaper Publisher

Jerry Faustinos 2517 Kurt Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)723-6000 Fax:(626)288-1057 Painting - Commercial & Industrial

Luis Corte 1217 W Temple St Los Angeles CA 90026 (213)481-7100 Fax:(213)481-7084 www.darlingsflowersla.com Florist

Eastside Development Co.

Commerce Truck Stop

Datapage Incorporated

ECentral Credit Union

Wally Sarakbi 4560 E Washington Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)881-0598 Fax:(323)881-0798 Truck Stop - Full Line

Community Bank

Russell Simpkin 4900 S Eastern Ave #200 Commerce CA 90040 (323)832-1843 Fax:(323)832-1821 www.cbank.com Banks - Commercial

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Concept 7 Family Support & Treatment

Gary M. Benson 2612 Commerce Way Commerce CA 90040 (323)723-6349 Fax:(323)726-2825 Real Estate - Commercial & Industrial

Barbara Martine 5577 E Sheila St Commerce CA 90040 (323)725-7500 Fax:(323)725-7515 www.datapageinc.com Laser Printing/Data Processing/ Computer Srv.

Xochitl Flores 5770 S Eastern Ave #110 Commerce CA 90040 (323)887-9855 Fax:(323)887-9824 www.ecentralcu.org Credit Union

David H. Fell & Co.

Don R. Davis 6023 S Garfield Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)221-5881 Fax:(323)721-6522 www.laett.com Vocational Training & Placement

Larry Fell 6009 E Bandini Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)722-9992 Fax:(323)722-6567 Precious Metals - Refiners/Dealers

Electrical Training Institute

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Laura Mendoza 8425 E Firestone Blvd Downey CA 90241 (562)861-1900 Fax:(562)861-8885 www.embassy-suites.com Hotels/Motels

Marie Quinn 5301 Whittier Blvd 3rd Floor Los Angeles CA 90022 (323)271-3249 Fax:(323)728-7615 www.edd.ca.gov Employment & Staffing Services

ENKI - East Los Angeles Mental Health

Raquel Haines 1436 Goodrich Blvd Commerce CA 90022 (323)725-1337 Fax:(323)278-5344 Family Services

Environmental Outsource, Inc. Andy Coyne 6055 E Washington Blvd #360 Commerce CA 90040 (323)728-4492 Fax:(323)728-4736 www.environmentaloutsource.com Environmental & Safety Consulting

Ernest Paper Products, Inc.

Tim Wilson 5777 Smithway Commerce CA 90040 (323)583-6561 Fax:(323)837-1536 www.ernestpaper.com Paper Products - Manufacturers

eWaste Center

Jay Lim 5788 Smithway St Commerce CA 90040 (323)837-9950 Fax:(323)837-9957 www.ewastecenter.com Electronics Recycler

Exide Technologies, Inc.

Frank Patton 5909 E Randolph St Commerce CA 90040 (323)726-2685 Fax:(323)726-0824 www.exideworld.com Oxides - Manufactuer

F Farmers Insurance Richard Moultrie

Richard Moultrie 1306 S Gerhart Ave Commerce CA 90022 (323)888-1140 Fax:(323)887-7205 Insurance Agents & Brokers

Fashion Associated Int’l Inc. Tony Parra 200 S Mission Rd Los Angeles CA 90033 (323)263-9898 Fax:(323)263-9988 Import & Export

Commerce Industrial Council Alphabetical Listings FEC International

Audrey Mitchum 2240 Gaspar Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)721-0588 Fax:(323)721-8368 www.fecintl.com Industrial Supplies- Dist & Mfg

Financial Communications Clearing House

Eddie Garcia 2800 Supply Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)721-8511 Fax:(323)721-8984 www.fcchmailing.com Direct Mail Services

Fine Tobacco

Kelly Oh 5211 E Washington Blvd #9 Commerce CA 90040 (323)269-5991 Tobacco Products

First Federal Bank of California

Barbara Kikuta 5701 S Eastern Ave #108 Commerce CA 90040 (323)838-1478 Fax:(323)838-5715 www.firstfedca.com Financial Institution

Forklift Parts Mfg Co., Inc.

Dan Berns 5341 E Sheila St Commerce CA 90040 (323)266-3940 www.forkliftpartsinc.com Material Handling -Equip.&Supplies

Franklin Truck Parts, Inc.

Greg Franklin 6925 E Bandini Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)726-1034 Fax:(323)888-0438 www.franklintruckparts.com Truck Equipment & Parts

Fresh Grill

Eric Lee 5211 E Washington Blvd #1 Commerce CA 90040 (323)262-7388 Fax:(323)262-7361 Restaurant

Furuto Rubio & Associates Inc. Roy Furuto 1220 Date St Montebello CA 90640 (323)890-8770 Fax:(323)890-8774 Architectural Services

Future Tech

Gabriel Altamirano 2514 Commerce Way Commerce CA 90040 (323)376-0422 Computer Consulting

G G&C Industrial Electric

German Chagolla 5455 E Washington Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)726-0157 Fax:(323)726-0492 Electrical Contractors

G&M Mattress & Foam Corp.

Hector Jimenez 5401 E Slauson Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)726-9248 Fax:(323)726-9269 Mattress/Foam Fabricating - Manufactuer

Garden Spot

Daniela Vasile 4852 S Eastern Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)728-2718 Fax:(323)728-2651 Restaurant

Garden Spot

Golden Orchid, LTD

Hickory Springs of California

Good Karma Beverage Inc.

Hocean Inc.

Graphic Electric Inc.

Hollywood Bed & Spring Mfg Co.

Mike Welton 6025 S Triangle Drive Commerce CA 90040 (323)725-6521 Fax:(323)725-1753 www.kimlan.com Import & Export Michael Rhee 4611 Sheila St Commerce CA 90040 (323)264-8882 Fax:(323)264-7775 Beverage Import & Wholesale Steve Navarro 6644 E 26th St Commerce CA 90040 (323)728-4277 Fax:(323)728-5399 Electrical Contractors

H Hagerty’s Service

Daniela Vasile Citadel Drive Commerce CA 90040 Restaurant

Anthony Helms 6212 E Ferguson Dr Commerce CA 90022 (323)278-7585 Fax:(323)278-7584 www.hagertys-service.com Auto Towing

The Gas Company, A Sempra Energy Utility

Steven Isenhour 4542 E Dunham St Commerce CA 90023 (323)266-0422 Fax:(323)262-2788 www.hickorysprings.com Polyurethane Foam - Manufacturer Jim Tsai 2444 Saybrook Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)838-1788 Fax:(323)838-1799 Food Products

Larry Harrow 5959 Corvette St Commerce CA 90040 (323)887-9500 www.hollywoodbed.com Furniture

Horizon Milling, LLC

Gary Evelo 5471 E Ferguson Dr Commerce CA 90022 (323)725-0771 Fax:(323)725-0781 Grain Products

Joseph Chow 1665 East 103 Street Los Angeles CA 90002 (323)564-1465 Fax:(323)395-0557 www.socalgas.com Public Utilities

The Hair Tenders

House of Winners, Inc.

Frank Pedulla 5900 S Eastern Ave #172 Commerce CA 90040 (323)728-5259 Barber Shop

John Kim 5651 E Washington Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)725-7270 Fax:(323)725-1167 Trophies & Awards

Gehr Industries

Healthcare Resource Group

Housewares International Inc.

Carl Rosenthal 7400 E Slauson Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)728-5558 Fax:(323)725-0610 www.gehr.com Wire & Cable

Gibson Overseas, Inc.

Soloman Gabbay 2410 Yates Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)832-8900 Fax:(323)832-0900 www.gibsonusa.com Housewares - Wholesale

Globe Iron Foundry

John Pratto 5649 Randolph St Commerce CA 90040 (323)723-8983 Fax:(323)888-9664 www.globeiron.com Foundry

Gold Coast Associates, Inc.

DeeDee Lewis 5408 E Washington Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)890-0120 Fax:(323)890-0127 Tires & Repair Service

Desi Gamez 12525 Lambert Road Whittier CA 90606 (562)945-7224 Healthcare Benefits

Heavenly Choice

Denise Hagopian 534 N Montebello Blvd Montebello CA 90640 (323)728-2728 Fax:(323)722-1313 www.heavenlychoice.com Balloons - Decorating

Heger Realty Corp.

Marjorie F. Davis 5657 E Washington Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)727-1144 Fax:(323)727-9198 www.hegerrealty.com Real Estate - Commercial & Industrial

Hernandez Carpet Brokers

Elida Hernandez 6601 Telegraph Rd Commerce CA 90040 (323)838-5450 Fax:(323)838-5957 www.hernandezwholesaleflooring.com Carpet Sales

Fall / Winter 2006 - Focus on Business

Kamyar Solouki 6015 Randolph St Commerce CA 90040 (323)581-3000 Fax:(323)581-3991 www.housewaresintl.com Import & Export

Hugo’s Amazing Tape

Joy Maisnik 5720 Union Pacific Ave Commerce CA 90022 (323)727-1231 Fax:(323)727-5110 Printers - Commercial

Huhtamaki Consumer Packaging

Ron Mills 4209 E Noakes St Commerce CA 90023 (323)269-0151 Fax:(323)269-3566 www.us.huhtamaki.com Packaging Material - Manufactuer

Human Services Association Susanne Sundberg 6800 Florence Ave Bell Gardens CA 90201 (562)806-5400 Fax:(562)806-5394 www.hsala.org Social Services

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Commerce Industrial Council Alphabetical Listings Hutchings Court Reporters

Martha Hutchings 6055 E Washington Blvd #800 Commerce CA 90040 (800)697-3210 Fax:(323)888-6333 www.hutchings.com Court Reporters

I Immediate Medical Center

Helene Simmons 6538 E Telegraph Rd Commerce CA 90040 (323)726-3212 Fax:(323)726-0942 Medical Clinics - Industrial

Industrial Council Chamber of Commerce

6055 E Washington Blvd #120 Commerce CA 90040 (323)728-7222 Fax:(323)728-7565 www.industrialcouncil.org Chamber of Commerce

Industrial Machine Works

Ashley Miller 4260 E Washington Blvd Commerce CA 90023 (323)265-7199 Fax:(323)269-2675 Diesel Engineers/Parts Repair

Ink Systems Inc.

Urban S. Hirsch III 2311 S Eastern Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)720-4000 Fax:(323)721-6000 www.inksystemsinc.om Printing Inks

Innovative Skincare

Bryan Johns 312 Western Ave Glendale CA 91201 (818)638-8758 Fax:(818)638-8771 www.innovativeskincare.com Cosmetics - Manufacturer

International Paper Co.

Bob Baumann 5350 Zambrano St Commerce CA 90040 (323)721-4685 Fax:(323)727-0402 Paper Products - Manufacturers

Interstate Tire Distributor Inc.

John P. Farkas 6737 E Washington Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)722-8542 Fax:(323)722-2812 Tires & Repair Service

Ittner Insurance Agency Farmers Insurance

James ‘Jim’ Ittner 17820 Bellflower Blvd Bellflower CA 90706 (562)925-6181 Fax:(562)804-1306 Insurance Agents & Brokers

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J Jack Bradshaw Dog Shows

Jack Bradshaw 5434 Olympic Blvd Los Angeles CA 90022 (323)727-0136 Fax:(323)727-2949 www.jbradshaw.com Dog Show Administrators

Johannessen Trading Co.

Al Gilmour 6111 E Bandini Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)726-3503 Fax:(323)726-1005 www.jtcsteel.com Steel Distributor

K K.V. Collections, Inc.

Kenny Khoa Vuong 6832 E Slauson Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)888-1036 Fax:(323)201-3663 Import & Export - Clothing

Kassir Import Export Co. Inc. Jay Kassir 5635 Smithway St Commerce CA 90040 (323)888-8880 Fax:(323)889-1880 www.kassirco.com Durable Goods

Katzkin Leather Inc.

Carmen Angulo 6868 Acco St Montebello CA 90640 (800)842-0590 Fax:(323)725-1259 www.katzkin.com Leather Interior - Manufacturer

Kelly Sims

Torrance CA 90505 (310)897-4473 [email protected] www.anotherbrightidea.org Graphic/Web Design

Majestic Realty Co.

KMI

Mastertaste, Inc.

Fred Antman 5801 E Sheila St Commerce CA 90040 (323)726-7676 Fax:(323)726-8646 www.kleenkraftservices.com Uniform Service D.K. Cable 6055 E Washington Blvd #405 Commerce CA 90040 (323)890-0898 Fax:(323)890-0904 Property Management

L L.M. Scofield Co.

David Wardenaar 6533 E Bandini Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)720-3000 Fax:(323)727-5943 www.scofield.com Concrete Admixtures

Lee & Associates

Jeffrey Rinkov 500 Citadel Drive #140 Commerce CA 90040 (323)720-8484 Fax:(323)720-8474 www.lee-associates.com Real Estate - Commercial & Industrial

Lemus Medical Center

James Lemus, M.D. 5020 E Washington Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)260-7900 Fax:(323)266-1087 www.lemusmd.com Medical Clinics - Industrial

Long Photography, Inc.

Tim Long 5765 Rickenbacker Rd Commerce CA 90040 (323)888-9944 Fax:(323)888-9997 www.longphoto.com Photographers - Commercial

Los Angeles Galaxy

Kelly’s Coffee & Fudge

Girish & Vidya Patel 5701 S Eastern Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)896-5956 Fax:(323)263-3137 Coffee House

Philip Cardona 18400 Avalon Blvd #200 Carson CA 90746 (310)630-2233 Fax:(310)630-2251 www.lagalaxy.com Major League Soccer Franchise

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Kendrick Construction Services, Inc

Randall Kendrick 5675 E Telegraph Rd 4th Floor Commerce CA 90040 (323)720-3190 Fax:(323)720-3191 www.kendrickconstruction.com Construction Consulting

Kiki’s Cafe & Bakery

Kleen Kraft Services, Inc.

Suk-Jai Chatagneau 4300 E Washington Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)307-9881 Fax:(323)307-9883 Restaurant

Magellan Group Inc.

Kevin Staley 1800 Avenue of the Stars #105 Los Angeles CA 90067 (310)277-8337 Fax:(310)277-8330 Real Estate Investments

Majestic Limousine Hector Herrera 680 E Alosta Ave #106 Azusa CA 91702 (800)399-5068 Limousine Service

Fall / Winter 2006 - Focus on Business

Alice Sun 13191 Crossroads Pkwy N. #115 City of Industry CA 91746 (562)692-9581 Fax:(562)695-0441 www.majesticrealty.com Real Estate - Commercial & Industrial Chris Long 1916 Tubeway Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)727-1957 Fax:(323)728-8380 www.mastertaste.com Flavor Manufacturer

Mayans Development Inc.

Ismael Mayans 22343 La Palma Ave #132 Yorba Linda CA 92887 (562)806-2899 Fax:(562)806-2479 Developer & General Contractor

MDB Inc.

Michael Birnbryer 6802 Watcher St Commerce CA 90040 (562)806-8866 Fax:(562)806-8872 Wholesale/Exporter

Media Lithographics, Inc.

Richard Chandler 6080 Triangle Drive Commerce CA 90040 (323)888-8997 Fax:(323)888-8768 Printers - Commercial

MELA Counseling Services Center

Kathy Salazar 5723 Whittier Blvd Los Angeles CA 90022 (323)721-6855 Fax:(323)721-8631 www.melacenter.com Counseling Services

Mercury Graphics & Printing Cecile Narcisco 5932 E Washington Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)728-3934 Fax:(323)728-5372 www.mgpi.net Printers - Commercial

Mexican American Opportunity Foundation

Irene Milligan 972 Goodrich Blvd Commerce CA 90022 (323)890-1555 Fax:(323)890-1556 Vocational Training

MGM Transformer Co.

Don Tregillis 5701 Smithway St Commerce CA 90040 (323)726-0422 Fax:(323)726-0605 www.mgm.transformer.com Electrical Transformers - Manufacturer

Commerce Industrial Council Alphabetical Listings Miller Distributing, Inc.

William A. Nims 6431 Flotilla St Commerce CA 90040 (323)888-0010 Fax:(323)888-4124 Food Products

MMZ Graphics Corp.

Barbara Howard 4672 S Eastern Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)724-7225 Fax:(323)727-0166 www.mmzprinting.com Printers - Commercial

Monogram Aerospace Fasteners

Karl Haffner 3423 S Garfield Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)722-4760 Fax:(323)725-1702 www.monogramaerospace.com Aerospace Fasteners - Manufacturer

Montebello Unified School District

Eddie Velasquez 123 S Montebello Blvd Montebello CA 90640 (323)887-7900 Fax:(323)887-5890 www.montebello.k12.ca.us School

Mr. Dugg Entertainment Doug Van Tuyl (213)379-1126 Childrens Entertainment

MX Factor

Darin Brown 4230 Charter St Vernon CA 90058 (323)277-8972 Fax:(323)277-9157 www.mxfactor.com Aerosol Exchange System

N Nada Bus Inc.

Yoshio Mizuno 4957 E Sheila St Commerce CA 90040 (323)526-3777 Fax:(323)261-5465 www.nadabus.com Charter Bus Company

National Packaging Products Ben Afari 2733 Carrier Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)722-2040 Fax:(323)722-2320 www.nationalpkg.com Box Manufacturer

Newark Pacific Paperboard Co. Charles Barlow 6001 S Eastern Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)685-5180 Fax:(323)724-7525 www.newarkgroup.com Paperboard Products - Manufacturer

Nora Lighting Inc.

Fred Farzan 6505 Gayhart St Commerce CA 90022 (323)767-2600 Lighting Products - Manufacturer

Norton & Son of California Frank Scanland 5928 S Garfield Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)685-7220 Fax:(323)722-5358 www.muralo.com Paint- Manufacturer

Norwalk Marriott

Paramount Fitness Equipment Corp.

Steve Rhodes 6450 E Bandini Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)721-2121 Fax:(323)721-8841 www.paramountfitness.com Fitness Equipment - Manufacturer

Park Lawn Memorial Park

Lina Pedraza 6555 E Gage Ave Commerce CA 90040 (562)806-0660 Fax:(562)927-6269 Cemetery

Rosie Zuno 13111 Sycamore Dr Norwalk CA 90650 (562)863-5555 Fax:(562)868-4486 www.marriotthotels.com/laxnk Hotels/Motels

Pasta Roma

Nutri-Bon Distribution Co., Inc.

Patricia Edwards

Paul Tansavatdi 5858 Smithway Commerce CA 90040 (323)278-5425 Fax:(323)278-5431 Plastic Products

O Office Depot

Nora Tasselli 6446 E Telegraph Rd Commerce CA 90040 (323)890-0131 Fax:(323)890-0136 Office Equipment & Supplies

Okk Trading

Laura Zuniga 5500 E Olympic Blvd #A Commerce CA 90022 (323)725-8800 Fax:(323)725-8899 Toys & Gift

Organization for the Physically Impaired

Jose L. Jimenez 9148 Kuhl Dr Commerce CA 90040 (562)928-5511 Fax:(562)928-5511 Non Profit Organization

Ozzies Diner

Cindy Tu 7780 E Slauson Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)726-0300 Restaurant

P Papi’s Sport Bar & Grill Naveen Choda 5280 E Washington Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)269-2442 www.papisportsbar.com Sports Bar & Grill

Moiz Ashe 5850 S Eastern Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)724-0707 Fax:(323)724-0808 Restaurant Audrey P. Smith 6861 E Watcher St Commerce CA 90040 (562)776-1771 Fax:(562)776-1750 Furniture - Manufacturer

Pearl Abrasive Co.

Gordon Pearlman 6210 S Garfield Ave Commerce CA 90040 (562)927-5561 Fax:(562)927-3857 Abrasives - Manufacturer

Personnel Plus, Inc.

Lupe Cardenas 12052 E Imperial Hwy #200 Norwalk CA 90650 (562)929-9920 Fax:(562)929-8331 www.personnel-plus-inc.com Employment & Staffing Services

Plast Techs Enterprises

Jacqueline L. Caplan 2015 Saybrook Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)722-2400 Fax:(323)725-6249 Master Mill Redistributors

PowerAcoustik Electronics/ Epsilon Electronics Alex Yoon 1550 Maple Ave Montebello CA 90640 (323)722-3333 Fax:(323)722-1122 Electronics Equipment Importer

Powerhouse Mortgage

Sandra Silva 9317 Firestone Blvd Downey CA 90241 (562)862-5097 Fax:(562)862-5098 www.powerhousemortgage.com Mortgage Company

Fall / Winter 2006 - Focus on Business

Premier Food Safety

Jean Yoo 5442 Jillson Street Commerce CA 90040 (800)676-3121 Fax:(323)728-8249 www.premierfoodsafety.com Food Safety Training

Printing Industries Association

Robert Lindgren 5800 S Eastern Ave #400 Commerce CA 90040 (323)728-9500 Fax:(323)724-2327 www.piasc.org Printing Industry Trade Association

Progressive Produce Corp.

Jim Leimkuhler 5790 Peachtree St Commerce CA 90040 (323)890-8100 Fax:(323)890-8191 www.progressiveproduce.com Produce - Distribution & Wholesale

Prometheus International, Inc.

Keith K. Park 6231 Bandini Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)869-9200 Fax:(323)869-9288 www.prometheuskkp.com Cigar Accessories

Prudential Overall Supply Co.

Chris Welch 6920 E Bandini Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)724-4888 Fax:(323)726-7251 www.pos-clean.com Uniform Service

Q Q Perfumes

Edmond Sabet 1965 Tubeway Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)728-3434 Fax:(323)728-4221 www.qperfumes.net Perfumes - Manufacturer

Q Tops Plastic Mfg

Charles Hsieh 2042 S Garfield Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)727-1223 Fax:(323)727-1226 www.qtops.com Plastic Products - Manufacturer

R R&D Surplus, LLC

Yassine Amallal 5901 S Eastern Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)721-2221 Fax:(323)721-2218 Garment - Wholesale & Dist.

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Commerce Industrial Council Alphabetical Listings R.W.S. & P. Inc. dba Royal Roofing

Steve Pinkus 6320 Clara St Los Angeles CA 90201 (800)766-3390 Fax:(800)253-0065 www.royalroofing.com Roofing Contractor

Ramada Inn - Commerce

Isaac Lee 7272 E Gage Ave Commerce CA 90040 (562)806-4777 Fax:(562)928-2907 www.ramada.com Hotels/Motels

Ramcar Batteries Inc.

Clifford Crowe 2700 Carrier Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)726-1212 Fax:(323)722-2140 Battery Manufacturers

Reading is Fundamental of So. California

Carol Henault 7250 Bandini Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)890-0876 Fax:(323)890-0875 www.rifsocal.org Non Profit Youth Services

Remco Wholesale Hardware Sol Remer 1538 S Eastern Ave Commerce CA 90022 (323)267-4551 Fax:(323)267-4562 Hardware

Reproduction Support Center Manny Ang 5827 Sheila St Commerce CA 90040 (323)722-6630 Fax:(323)722-2823 www.rscenter.com Microfilming Service, Equipment & Supplies

Respond Systems

Mark McDevitt PO Box 3885 Glendale CA 91221 (818)242-2551 Fax:(818)242-6469 www.1staidsupplies.com First Aid/Safety Supplies

Rick’s Drive In & Out Joe Arnst 5750 E Whittier Blvd Commerce CA 90022 (323)721-2981 Restaurant

Rio Hondo Boys’ and Girls’ Club

Robert A. Rubio 7104 Perry Rd Bell Gardens CA 90201 (562)927-2677 Fax:(562)927-2838 www.rhbgc.org Non Profit Youth Services

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Rio Hondo Rotary Bell Gardens/Commerce

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Mark Baker P.O. Box 911158 Commerce CA 90091 (323)728-3600 www.riohondo.rotary5280.org Service Organizations

S.U. Enterprises Inc.

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

Sabroso Corp.

Kim Beckett 100 Citadel Dr #442 Commerce CA 90040 (323)887-9703 Fax:(949)581-8324 www.rmcf.com/ca/ commerce50673 Chocolate Shop

Rodeo Carpet Mills Corp.

Carmen S. Murray 5900 E Slauson Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)728-1518 Fax:(323)728-1135 www.rodeocarpet.com Carpet Manufacturer & Sales

Roland Corporation, U.S.

Mark Malbon 5100 S Eastern Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)890-3700 Fax:(323)890-3701 www.rolandus.com Electronic Musical Instruments - Distribution

Rolled Steel Products Corp.

Steven Alperson 2187 S Garfield Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)723-8836 Fax:(323)888-9866 www.rolledsteel.com Steel Distributor

Roquemore, Pringle & Moore Inc.

John Pringle 6055 E Washington Blvd #608 Commerce CA 90040 (323)724-3117 Fax:(323)724-5410 Attorneys at Law

Royal Metals

Nathan Mizrahi 6400 E Bandini Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)890-2828 Fax:(323)726-2706 Recycling Scrap Metal

Ruby’s Diner

Juan Mondragon 100 Citadel Drive #222 Commerce CA 90040 (323)382-7829 www.rubys.com Restaurant

Sandra Dillon 6279 E Slauson Ave #201 Commerce CA 90040 (323)890-8955 Fax:(323)890-8950 Automotive Accessories & Parts Roberto Lopez 1351 S Eastern Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)261-0950 Fax:(323)261-0884 Food Products

Safeshred

Tami Maynard 5928 S Malt Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)721-4300 Fax:(323)721-7391 www.safeshred.com Document Destruction & Recycling

Sander A. Kessler & Associates, Inc

Robert Mahl 2850 Ocean Park Blvd Suite 200 Santa Monica CA 90405 (310)309-2240 Fax:(310)309-2542 www.sanderkessler.com Insurance Agents & Brokers

SCAQMD-South Coast Air Quality Management District Rainbow Yeung 21865 E Copley Dr Diamond Bar CA 91765 (909)396-3741 Fax:(909)396-3335 www.aqmd.gov Air Quality Management

Securitas Security Services

Michael Scott 6055 E Washington Blvd #300 Commerce CA 90040 (323)832-9074 Fax:(323)832-0871 www.securitasinc.com Security Guard & Patrol Service

Shelter Partnership Inc.

Jennifer Marquez 523 W Sixth St #616 Los Angeles CA 90014 (213)688-2188 Fax:(213)689-3188 www.shelterpartnership.org Non Profit Organization

The Shredders

Jerry Martin 6000 S Eastern Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)722-7674 Fax:(323)722-9686 Document Destruction & Recycling

Siena Publishing Inc.

Jeanne Garrison 20325 Seaboard Rd Malibu CA 90265 (310)317-0841 Fax:(310)317-0831 Publishing

Fall / Winter 2006 - Focus on Business

Simplex

Michelle Ahn 7250 E Bandini Blvd #101 Commerce CA 90040 (323)728-1000 Fax:(323)728-1001 www.simplexdigital.com Office Equipment

Singer, Traynor & Co.

Ted Singer & Paul Traynor 6055 E Washington Blvd #500 Commerce CA 90040 (323)726-2411 Fax:(323)726-3852 Certified Public Accountants

Smart & Final Inc.

John Kosinski 600 Citadel Drive Commerce CA 90040 (323)869-7749 Fax:(323)869-7856 Food Products

Smith Cooper International

Mark Wagner 2867 S Vail Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)890-4455 Fax:(323)890-4466 www.smithcooper.com Plumbing Industrial pipe, valves & fittings

SNF/Polychemie Inc.

Alex Bravo 4690 Worth St Los Angeles CA 90063 (323)266-4435 Fax:(323)266-4438 Water Treatment Chemicals

Sonshine Youth Services

J.T. Warring P.O. Box 2957 Bell Gardens CA 90202 (714)998-8228 Fax:(714)998-8270 Non Profit Youth Services

Southern California Contractors Assn.

Executive 6055 E Washington Blvd #200 Commerce CA 90040 (323)726-3511 Fax:(323)726-2366 www.sccaweb.org Engineering & Building Contractors Assoc

Southern California Edison Co.

Marissa Castro-Salvati 1000 E Potrero Grande Monterey Park CA 91754 (323)720-5223 Fax:(323)720-5208 www.sce.com Public Utilities

Spectrum Cosmetics Corp

Alberto Lopez 6636 E. 26th St Commerce CA 90040 (323)271-1000 Fax:(323)271-1001 Cosmetics - Wholesale & Distribution

Commerce Industrial Council Alphabetical Listings Splash Health Spa & Sauna

Thomas Kim 6121 E Telegraph Rd #200 Commerce CA 90040 (323)725-7070 Fax:(323)725-0044 www.splashhealthspa.com Day Spa & Sauna

Springs Industries Inc.

Jose Luis Maldonado 5770 Peachtree St Commerce CA 90040 (323)887-3920 Fax:(323)887-3923 www.springs.com Pillows - Manufactuer

Starbucks Coffee

Luis Lopez 5201 E Washington Blvd #A Commerce CA 90040 (323)981-0029 www.starbucks.com Coffee House

Starbucks Coffee

Aimee Saldana 100 Citadel Drive #200 Commerce CA 90040 (323)888-2153 www.starbucks.com Coffee House

Starbucks Coffee

Gladys Duenez 7724 Telegraph Road Commerce CA 90040 (323)725-8774 Fax:(323)725-0130 Coffee House

State Farm Insurance

John Antonacci 500 Citadel Dr #360 Commerce CA 90040 (323)832-9010 Fax:(323)832-9064 www.statefarm.com Insurance Agents & Brokers

Sterling Pacific Meat Co., Inc

Structural Materials, Co.

Chris Byrne 7025 E Slauson Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)728-7115 Fax:(323)721-5041 www.structuralmaterials.com Roofing Material

Sudco International Corp.

Yasuo Kuwabara 3014 S Tanager Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)728-5407 Fax:(323)728-8060 www.sudco.com Motorcycle parts - Distributor

Sugar Foods Corp.

Keith Kknearem 6190 E Slauson Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)727-8290 Fax:(323)720-1869 Food Products

Sun Coast Merchandise Corp. K. C. Bhavnani 6315 E Bandini Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)720-9700 Fax:(323)720-1988 www.sunscope-asi.com Import & Export Management

Sunglasses America Corp.

Martin Liao 5508 Alhambra Ave Los Angeles CA 90032 (323)226-9991 Fax:(323)226-9993 Sunglasses Wholesale & Import

Super 8 Motel - Commerce

Ike Lalji 7810 E Telegraph Rd Commerce CA 90040 (562)806-3791 Fax:(562)806-4741 www.super8commerce.com Hotels/Motels

Sweet Jimmy’s Foods

Jim Asher 6114 Scott Way Commerce CA 90040 (323)838-9400 Fax:(323)838-9464 Food Products

Curt Wallace 6100 E Sheila St Commerce CA 90040 (323)887-0862 Fax:(323)887-4161 [email protected] Food Products

Stevens Steak & Seafood House

Tadin Herb & Tea Co.

James Filipan Jr. 5332 Stevens Place Commerce CA 90040 (323)723-9856 Fax:(323)728-9492 www.stevenssteakhouse.com Restaurant

Strategic Material Inc.

Paul Faherty 7000 E Bandini Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)887-6831 Fax:(323)887-0842 Glass Recycler

Jose M. Gonzalez 2437 S Eastern Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)728-5100 Fax:(323)837-1455 www.tadininc.com Food Products

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TC Metal Co.

Tom Chalovich 5960 Triumph St Commerce CA 90040 (323)890-1940 Fax:(323)890-1993 Steel Shearing

TCI Leasing

Gerry Flynn 4950 Triggs St Commerce CA 90022 (323)269-3033 Fax:(323)881-4348 Truck Rentals & Sales

Technimed Commerce Industrial Medical Center

Annette Garcia 4730 Eastern Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)728-9078 Fax:(323)722-9133 Medical Clinics - Industrial

U U.S. HealthWorks Medical Group

Bea McClure 3430 S Garfield Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)722-8481 Fax:(323)721-2236 www.ushealthworks.com Medical Clinics - Industrial

Unified Western Grocers

Rod Van Bebber 5200 E Sheila St Commerce CA 90040 (323)264-5200 Fax:(323)262-7806 www.uwgrocers.com Groceries & Related Products

Union Pacific Railroad

Sol Teichman 6100 E Bandini Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)278-9000 Fax:(323)278-9944 Store Fixtures Manufacturer

Lupe Valdez 13181 Crossroads Pkwy N #500 Industry CA 91746 (626)935-7617 Fax:(626)935-7622 www.up.com Railroad & Transportation

TELACU Industries

Univar USA

Thomas P. McGrath

Universal Lighting Services

Teichman Enterprises

David Lizarraga 5400 E Olympic Blvd #300 Commerce CA 90022 (323)721-1655 Fax:(323)724-2301 www.telacu.com Development/Consulting Thomas McGrath 500 Citadel Dr 2nd Floor Commerce CA 90040 (626)533-1988 Attorneys at Law

Thomas Tello & Co. Inc.

Thomas Tello 5900 S Eastern Ave #125 Commerce CA 90040 (323)725-1835 Fax:(323)725-2574 Freight Forwarders & Customs Brokers

Touch Litho Co.

Jimmy Magpayo 7215 E Gage Ave Commerce CA 90040 (562)927-8899 Fax:(562)927-8800 Printers - Commercial

Trammell Crow Co.

Tom Sheets 600 Citadel Drive #100 Commerce CA 90040 (323)724-2246 Fax:(323)726-7705 www.trammellcrow.com Real Estate - Commercial & Industrial

Tamayo Restaurant

Humberto Veloso 5300 E Olympic Blvd Los Angeles CA 90022 (323)260-4700 Fax:(323)260-7939 Restaurant

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Tin Deal 2600 S Garfield Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)837-7058 Fax:(323)837-7041 www.univarusa.com Chemical - Distributors

Salvador Garcia 5400 E Olypmic Blvd #230 Los Angeles CA 90022 (323)728-2444 Fax:(323)728-2424 Lighting Services

UPS Store

Shigeru Ken Hayakawa 1012 W Beverly Blvd Montebello CA 90640 (323)721-7529 Fax:(323)721-8659 www.theupsstore.com/2778.htm Mailing Services

UPS Store

John Trujillo 5211 E Washington Blvd #2 Commerce CA 90040 (323)261-5441 Fax:(323)261-5028 www.theupsstore.com/5391.htm Mailing Services

V Vernon Security Inc.

Jay Hunter 15317 Paramount Blvd #201 Paramount CA 90723 (562)790-8993 Fax:(562)790-8995 www.vernonsecurity.com Security Service

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Commerce Industrial Council Alphabetical Listings Vernon/Commerce Credit Union

Ruth Gonzalez-Garcia 5720 E Washington Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)890-4500 Fax:(323)725-0644 www.vc-cu.org Credit Union

Vikki Vi Inc.

Howard Bushinsky 5424 Slauson Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)890-9000 Fax:(323)890-0800 www.vikkivi.com Garment - Manufacturer

Volt Services Group

Richard Varela 7431 Florence Ave Downey CA 90240 (562)806-3381 Fax:(562)806-3387 Employment & Staffing Services

Vortex Industries

Mike Betz 5462 Jillson St Commerce CA 90040 (323)721-5545 Fax:(323)721-5064 www.vortexdoors.com Door Commercial/Industrial

W W.R. Grace & Co.

Erica Yusten 7237 E Gage Ave Commerce CA 90040 (562)927-8513 Fax:(562)927-0899 www.gcp-grace.com Concrete Admixtures

W.Y. International

David N. Wong 2000 Garfield Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)726-8733 Fax:(323)726-9409 www.wyintl.com Food Importer & Distributors

Warnaco Inc.

Cynthia Ramirez 6040 E Bandini Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)837-6813 Fax:(323)837-6402 Garment - Manufacturer

World Financial Group/ Ainsworth Fincial

Xiomara Gonzalez 5162 E Whittier Blvd Los Angeles CA 90022 (310)415-0257 www.westcoastdental.com Dental Practice

Gus Gonzalez 981 Corporate Center Dr #100 Pomona CA 91768 (562)305-8520 Fax:(323)230-9299 Financial Services

Western Gourmet Foods

Nercy Manzoor 5667 Mansfield Way Bell CA 90201 (323)265-9494 Fax:(323)265-9595 www.westerngourmet.com Food Importer & Distributors Jim Newton 4632 E Sheila St Commerce CA 90040 (323)881-6650 Fax:(323)780-0995 Steel - Warehousing & Distribution

Western Non Woven

Walter Hurtado 2748 S Tanager Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)726-7820 Fax:(323)726-2805 Polyester Fiberfill - Manufacturer

Western Steel Cutting, Inc.

Gordon Pearlman 6210 S Garfield Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)773-1730 Fax:(562)928-3857 Steel Service Center

Weston, Benshoof, Rochefort, Rubalcava & MacCuish

Stephen Mitchell 333 S Hope St 16th Floor Los Angeles CA 90071 (213)576-1000 Fax:(213)576-1100 www.wbcounsel.com Attorneys at Law

Wilbur Curtis Company

Mercy Avelar 6913 Acco St Montebello CA 90640 (323)837-2300 Fax:(323)837-2404 www.wilburcurtis.com Coffee Equipment-Commercial

Wine Warehouse

Joe Schaffer 4477 E Sheila St Commerce CA 90040 (323)263-7524 Fax:(323)261-4073 Petroleum Tank - Manufacturer

Wells Fargo Bank

Wiretech Inc.

Lupe Perez 5701 S Eastern Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)728-0413 Fax:(323)887-7169 www.wellsfargo.com Banks

Wyndham Commerce

Swietlana Cahill 5757 E Telegraph Rd Commerce CA 90040 (323)887-8100 Fax:(323)887-4343 www.wyndhamcommerce.com Hotels/Motels

Western Intermodal Services

Jim Myerson 6550 E Washington Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)724-1700 Fax:(323)724-4700 Beer, Wine & Liquor Whsle/ Distribution

Weld It Co.

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West Coast Dental

Henry Lapchak 6440 Canning St Commerce CA 90040 (323)722-4933 Fax:(323)728-6360 www.wiretechincorporated.com Steel & Wire Products - Wholesale

X X-igent Printing Inc.

Omar Rodriguez 5935 Sheila St Commerce CA 90040 (323)837-9779 Fax:(323)837-9702 www.xigentprints.com Printers - Commercial

Y YMCA Montebello/ Commerce

Mike Newton 2000 W Beverly Blvd Montebello CA 90640 (323)887-9622 Fax:(323)722-5354 Non Profit Youth Services

Focus on Business Every business in Commerce is welcome to advertise in Focus on Business Magazine. Reserve your space early for the 2007 Spring/Summer Issue. We accept traditional advertisements and editorial with photos.

Call Jeanne Garrison direct at 310-317-0841 or email: [email protected]

Restaurant Section Take a look at our restaurant section, located on page 59 for a comprehensive list of great places to eat in Commerce!

YMCA Montebello/ Commerce

Liz Brizo 2353 S Commerce Way Commerce CA 90040 (323)728-7380 Fax:(323)728-7509 Day Care Center

Z Zemarc

Zeke Zahid 2240 Gaspar Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)721-5598 Fax:(323)722-2220 www.zemarc.com Industrial Supplies- Dist & Mfg

Zno, Inc.

Robin Kim 10715 Norwalk Blvd Santa Fe Springs CA 90670 (562)903-2200 Fax:(562)944-2005 www.ferity.com Cosmetics - Wholesale & Distribution

Zojirushi America Corp.

Ben Nomoto 6259 E Bandini Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)722-1700 Fax:(323)838-3698 www.zojirushi.com Importer & Wholesale Electronic

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Membership The Commerce Industrial Council Chamber of Commerce is your best resource and your link to information, innovative ideas and exclusive opportunities. Our members are as diverse as the community itself, representing businesses and industries of all sizes. Together, we’re shaping the city’s dynamic business environment, creating wealth in the community and making our city a great place to live and work.

Call Pat Monroy direct at (323) 728-7222, email us at [email protected], or use the included application form on page 60!

Commerce Industrial Council Classified Listings Abrasives - Manufacturer Pearl Abrasive Co.

Gordon Pearlman 6210 S Garfield Ave Commerce CA 90040 (562)927-5561 Fax:(562)927-3857

Advertising - Outdoor Clear Channel Outdoor Inc. Layne Lawson 19320 Harborgate Way Los Angeles CA 90501 (310)755-7200 Fax:(310)755-7355 www.clearchanneloutdoor.com

Aerosol Exchange System MX Factor

Darin Brown 4230 Charter St Vernon CA 90058 (323)277-8972 Fax:(323)277-9157 www.mxfactor.com

Aerospace Fasteners Manufacturer Monogram Aerospace Fasteners

Karl Haffner 3423 S Garfield Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)722-4760 Fax:(323)725-1702 www.monogramaerospace.com

Air Quality Management SCAQMD-South Coast Air Quality Management District Rainbow Yeung 21865 E Copley Dr Diamond Bar CA 91765 (909)396-3741 Fax:(909)396-3335 www.aqmd.gov

Architectural Services Furuto Rubio & Associates Inc. Roy Furuto 1220 Date St Montebello CA 90640 (323)890-8770 Fax:(323)890-8774

Attorneys at Law Roquemore, Pringle & Moore Inc.

John Pringle 6055 E Washington Blvd #608 Commerce CA 90040 (323)724-3117 Fax:(323)724-5410

Thomas P. McGrath

Thomas McGrath 500 Citadel Dr 2nd Floor Commerce CA 90040 (626)533-1988

Weston, Benshoof, Rochefort, Rubalcava & MacCuish

Banks

Beverage Import & Wholesale

Banco Popular

Good Karma Beverage Inc.

Auction

Bank of America

Stephen Mitchell 333 S Hope St 16th Floor Los Angeles CA 90071 (213)576-1000 Fax:(213)576-1100 www.wbcounsel.com

A.N. Abell Auction Co.

Barry Abell 2613 Yates Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)724-8102 Fax:(323)724-9550 www.abell.com

Auto Towing Hagerty’s Service

Anthony Helms 6212 E Ferguson Dr Commerce CA 90022 (323)278-7585 Fax:(323)278-7584 www.hagertys-service.com

Automotive Accessories & Parts S.U. Enterprises Inc.

Sandra Dillon 6279 E Slauson Ave #201 Commerce CA 90040 (323)890-8955 Fax:(323)890-8950

Automotive Oil Manufacturer & Dist. Chalet Products Co. Inc.

Tony Zwigart 4000 E Washington Blvd Commerce CA 90023 (323)780-9937 Fax:(323)780-7743 www.chaletproducts.com

Francisca Rivera 6001 E Washington Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)724-8801 Fax:(323)724-7285 www.popularinc.com Mia A. Romo 5800 S Eastern Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)724-8010 Fax:(323)724-8528 www.bankofamerica.com

Bank of the West Alicia De La Cruz 6055 E Washington Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)724-0890 Fax:(323)724-1063 www.bankofthewest.com

Wells Fargo Bank

Lupe Perez 5701 S Eastern Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)728-0413 Fax:(323)887-7169 www.wellsfargo.com

Carpet Manufacturer & Sales Atlas Carpet Mills

Stan Dunford 2200 Saybrook Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)724-9000 Fax:(323)724-4526 www.atlascarpetmills.com

Rodeo Carpet Mills Corp.

Carpet Sales

Russell Simpkin 4900 S Eastern Ave #200 Commerce CA 90040 (323)832-1843 Fax:(323)832-1821 www.cbank.com

Hernandez Carpet Brokers

Barber Shop

Elida Hernandez 6601 Telegraph Rd Commerce CA 90040 (323)838-5450 Fax:(323)838-5957 www.hernandezwholesaleflooring.com

The Hair Tenders

Casinos

Battery Manufacturers Ramcar Batteries Inc.

Clifford Crowe 2700 Carrier Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)726-1212 Fax:(323)722-2140

Bedding

Denise Hagopian 534 N Montebello Blvd Montebello CA 90640 (323)728-2728 Fax:(323)722-1313 www.heavenlychoice.com

Dahdoul Textiles, Inc.

Bank Supplies - Distributor

Beer, Wine & Liquor Whsle/Dist

Dub Harris Corp.

Wine Warehouse

Dub Harris 2340 S Eastern Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)722-3344 Fax:(323)722-3311 www.dubharris.com

Ben Afari 2733 Carrier Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)722-2040 Fax:(323)722-2320 www.nationalpkg.com

Community Bank

Academy Awning, Inc.

Heavenly Choice

National Packaging Products

Banks - Commercial

Awning Manufacturer

Balloons - Decorating

Box Manufacturer

Carmen S. Murray 5900 E Slauson Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)728-1518 Fax:(323)728-1135 www.rodeocarpet.com

Frank Pedulla 5900 S Eastern Ave #172 Commerce CA 90040 (323)728-5259

James Richman 2510 Malt Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)721-2929 Fax:(323)721-2924 www.academyawning.com

Michael Rhee 4611 Sheila St Commerce CA 90040 (323)264-8882 Fax:(323)264-7775

Mahmoud Dahdoul 7200 Bandini Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)837-1030 Fax:(323)837-1038

Commerce Casino

Debbie Payne 6131 E Telegraph Rd Commerce CA 90040 (323)721-2100 Fax:(323)728-8874 www.commercecasino.com

Catering Catering By Herach & Ara

Ara Balayan 1460 S Greenwood Ave Montebello CA 90640 (323)728-0573 Fax:(323)728-0574

Cemetery Park Lawn Memorial Park

Lina Pedraza 6555 E Gage Ave Commerce CA 90040 (562)806-0660 Fax:(562)927-6269

Jim Myerson 6550 E Washington Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)724-1700 Fax:(323)724-4700

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Commerce Industrial Council Classified Listings Certified Public Accountants

Cigar Accessories

Singer, Traynor & Co.

Prometheus International, Inc.

Ted Singer & Paul Traynor 6055 E Washington Blvd #500 Commerce CA 90040 (323)726-2411 Fax:(323)726-3852

Chamber of Commerce Industrial Council Chamber of Commerce 6055 E Washington Blvd #110 Commerce CA 90040 (323)728-7222 Fax:(323)728-7565 www.industrialcouncil.org

City Government

Cosmetics - Manufacturer

CMS Communications Inc.

Kort Pearson 6820 E Watcher St Commerce CA 90040 (323)773-6441 Fax:(562)927-4219 www.colonialdames.com

Warren Smith 2940 E La Jolla St #A Anaheim CA 92806 (714)238-3057 Fax:(818)475-1943 www.cmsc.com

Computer Consulting

City of Commerce 2535 Commerce Way Commerce CA 90040 (323)722-4805 www.ci.commerce.ca.us

Future Tech

Gabriel Altamirano 2514 Commerce Way Commerce CA 90040 (323)376-0422

Charter Bus Company

Cleaning Service

Concrete Admixtures

Nada Bus Inc.

Aaron’s Interior Cleaning

L.M. Scofield Co.

Yoshio Mizuno 4957 E Sheila St Commerce CA 90040 (323)526-3777 Fax:(323)261-5465 www.nadabus.com

Chemical - Distributors Univar USA Tim Deal 2600 S Garfield Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)837-7058 Fax:(323)837-7041 www.univarusa.com

Chemicals - Manufacturer AMVAC

Doug Ashmore 4100 E Washington Blvd Los Angeles CA 90023 (323)264-3910 Fax:(323)266-7761 www.amvac-chemical.com

Ashland

H. Reid Mork 6608 E 26th St Commerce CA 90040 (323)767-1300 Fax:(323)767-1304 www.ashland.com

Childrens Entertainment Mr. Dugg Entertainment Doug Van Tuyl (213)379-1126

Chocolate Shop Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

Kim Beckett 100 Citadel Dr #442 Commerce CA 90040 (323)887-9703 Fax:(949)581-8324 www.rmcf.com/ca/ commerce50673

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Keith K. Park 6231 Bandini Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)869-9200 Fax:(323)869-9288 www.prometheuskkp.com

Communication Equipment & Systems

Darin Shaddox 8339 Galt Dr Downey CA 90241 (562)861-5041 Fax:(562)861-1041

Closeout & Salvage Merchandise

David Wardenaar 6533 E Bandini Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)720-3000 Fax:(323)727-5943 www.scofield.com

W.R. Grace & Co.

California Closeouts & Liquidations

Mitchell J. Bloch 6821 Watcher St Commerce CA 90040 (562)928-6268 Fax:(562)928-9468 www.califcloseouts.com

Coffee Equipment-Commercial Wilbur Curtis Company

Mercy Avelar 6913 Acco St Montebello CA 90640 (323)837-2300 Fax:(323)837-2404 www.wilburcurtis.com

Erica Yusten 7237 E Gage Ave Commerce CA 90040 (562)927-8513 Fax:(562)927-0899 www.gcp-grace.com

Construction Consulting Kendrick Construction Services, Inc

Randall Kendrick 5675 E Telegraph Rd 4th Floor Commerce CA 90040 (323)720-3190 Fax:(323)720-3191 www.kendrickconstruction.com

Coffee House

Consulting Firm

Kelly’s Coffee & Fudge

C&B Consulting

Colonial Dames Co., LTD

Innovative Skincare

Bryan Johns 312 Western Ave Glendale CA 91201 (818)638-8758 Fax:(818)638-8771 www.innovativeskincare.com

Cosmetics - Whsle/Dist. Spectrum Cosmetics Corp

Alberto Lopez 6636 E. 26th St Commerce CA 90040 (323)271-1000 Fax:(323)271-1001

Zno, Inc.

Robin Kim 10715 Norwalk Blvd Santa Fe Springs CA 90670 (562)903-2200 Fax:(562)944-2005 www.ferity.com

Counseling Services MELA Counseling Services Center

Kathy Salazar 5723 Whittier Blvd Los Angeles CA 90022 (323)721-6855 Fax:(323)721-8631 www.melacenter.com

Court Reporters Hutchings Court Reporters

Martha Hutchings 6055 E Washington Blvd #800 Commerce CA 90040 (800)697-3210 Fax:(323)888-6333 www.hutchings.com

Girish & Vidya Patel 5701 S Eastern Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)896-5956 Fax:(323)263-3137

Bill Marseilles 4645 Adenmoor Ave Lakewood CA 90713 (562)533-4435

Credit Union

Starbucks Coffee

CMTC

May Morris 2410 Yates Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)725-0119 Fax:(323)725-1296 www.affinitywestfcu.org

Roz Samia 1149 W 190th St #2014 Gardena CA 90248 (323)650-4982 Fax:(310)808-1390 www.cmtc.com

Luis Lopez 5201 E Washington Blvd #A Commerce CA 90040 (323)981-0029 www.starbucks.com

Corrogated Materials - Mfr.

Starbucks Coffee

Award Packaging Specialties Corp.

Aimee Saldana 100 Citadel Drive #200 Commerce CA 90040 (323)888-2153 www.starbucks.com

Starbucks Coffee

Al Espinoza 6045 Scott Way Commerce CA 90040 (323)727-1200 Fax:(323)727-9621

Gladys Duenez 7724 Telegraph Road Commerce CA 90040 (323)725-8774 Fax:(323)725-0130

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Affinity West Federal Credit Union

Certified Federal Credit Union Jeff Weinstein 5601 E Washington Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)723-8991 Fax:(323)722-7867 www.certifiedfcu.com

Commerce Federal Credit Union

Jessica Aldecoa 5900 S Eastern Ave #146 Commerce CA 90040 (323)724-5455 Fax:(323)724-2877 www.commercefcu.net

Commerce Industrial Council Classified Listings ECentral Credit Union

Xochitl Flores 5770 S Eastern Ave #110 Commerce CA 90040 (323)887-9855 Fax:(323)887-9824 www.ecentralcu.org

Vernon/Commerce Credit Union

Ruth Gonzalez-Garcia 5720 E Washington Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)890-4500 Fax:(323)725-0644 www.vc-cu.org

Direct Mail Services

Electrical Contractors

Adcraft Business Mail

G&C Industrial Electric

Mario Morales 2770 Vail Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)778-6245 Fax:(323)778-0031 www.abmail.com

Financial Communications Clearing House

Day Care Center

Eddie Garcia 2800 Supply Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)721-8511 Fax:(323)721-8984 www.fcchmailing.com

YMCA Montebello/ Commerce

Document Destruction & Recycling

Liz Brizo 2353 S Commerce Way Commerce CA 90040 (323)728-7380 Fax:(323)728-7509

Day Spa & Sauna Splash Health Spa & Sauna

Thomas Kim 6121 E Telegraph Rd #200 Commerce CA 90040 (323)725-7070 Fax:(323)725-0044 www.splashhealthspa.com

Dental Practice Citadel Dental Group

Farrah Koutchek 500 Citadel Drive #190 Commerce CA 90040 (323)725-6700 Fax:(323)725-0756

West Coast Dental

Xiomara Gonzalez 5162 E Whittier Blvd Los Angeles CA 90022 (310)415-0257 www.westcoastdental.com

Developer & General Contractor Mayans Development Inc.

Ismael Mayans 22343 La Palma Ave #132 Yorba Linda CA 92887 (562)806-2899 Fax:(562)806-2479

Development/Consulting TELACU Industries

David Lizarraga 5400 E Olympic Blvd #300 Commerce CA 90022 (323)721-1655 Fax:(323)724-2301 www.telacu.com

Diesel Engineers/Parts Repair Industrial Machine Works

Ashley Miller 4260 E Washington Blvd Commerce CA 90023 (323)265-7199 Fax:(323)269-2675

German Chagolla 5455 E Washington Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)726-0157 Fax:(323)726-0492

Graphic Electric Inc.

Steve Navarro 6644 E 26th St Commerce CA 90040 (323)728-4277 Fax:(323)728-5399

Electrical Transformers - Manufacturer MGM Transformer Co.

Safeshred

Tami Maynard 5928 S Malt Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)721-4300 Fax:(323)721-7391 www.safeshred.com

Don Tregillis 5701 Smithway St Commerce CA 90040 (323)726-0422 Fax:(323)726-0605 www.mgm.transformer.com

Electronic Musical Instruments - Distribution

The Shredders Jerry Martin 6000 S Eastern Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)722-7674 Fax:(323)722-9686

Roland Corporation, U.S.

Dog Show Administrators

Electronics Equipment Importer

Jack Bradshaw Dog Shows

Jack Bradshaw 5434 Olympic Blvd Los Angeles CA 90022 (323)727-0136 Fax:(323)727-2949 www.jbradshaw.com

Door Commercial/Industrial

PowerAcoustik Electronics/ Epsilon Electronics Alex Yoon 1550 Maple Ave Montebello CA 90640 (323)722-3333 Fax:(323)722-1122

Electronics Recycler

Air Louvers Inc./ Samson Products

Cheryl Merritt 6285 Randolph St Commerce CA 90040 (323)726-8814 Fax:(323)726-0338 www.airlouvers.com

Vortex Industries

Mike Betz 5462 Jillson St Commerce CA 90040 (323)721-5545 Fax:(323)721-5064 www.vortexdoors.com

eWaste Center

Jay Lim 5788 Smithway St Commerce CA 90040 (323)837-9950 Fax:(323)837-9957 www.ewastecenter.com

Employment & Staffing Services Accountemps/ Div of Robert Half Int’l.

Georgette Perez 13191 Crossroads Pkwy N #345 City of Industry CA 91748 (562)908-1818 Fax:(562)908-1820 www.accountemps.com

Durable Goods Kassir Import Export Co. Inc.

Mark Malbon 5100 S Eastern Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)890-3700 Fax:(323)890-3701 www.rolandus.com

Jay Kassir 5635 Smithway St Commerce CA 90040 (323)888-8880 Fax:(323)889-1880 www.kassirco.com

Blue Collar Staffing Solutions Josie Skee 8027 E Florence Downey CA 90240 (562)806-1307 Fax:(562)806-1308 www.bluecollarinc.com

Employment Development Department

Marie Quinn 5301 Whittier Blvd 3rd Floor Los Angeles CA 90022 (323)271-3249 Fax:(323)728-7615 www.edd.ca.gov

Personnel Plus, Inc.

Lupe Cardenas 12052 E Imperial Hwy #200 Norwalk CA 90650 (562)929-9920 Fax:(562)929-8331 www.personnel-plus-inc.com

Volt Services Group

Richard Varela 7431 Florence Ave Downey CA 90240 (562)806-3381 Fax:(562)806-3387

Engineering Delphey/Gerdes Engineering Yolanda Cervantes 5855 Rickenbacker Rd Commerce CA 90040 (323)867-9040 www.delpheygerdes.com

Engineering & Building Contractors Assoc iation Southern California Contractors Association

6055 E Washington Blvd #200 Commerce CA 90040 (323)726-3511 Fax:(323)726-2366 www.sccaweb.org

Environmental & Safety Consulting Environmental Outsource, Inc. Andy Coyne 6055 E Washington Blvd #360 Commerce CA 90040 (323)728-4492 Fax:(323)728-4736 www.environmentaloutsource.com

Facility Contractor ABM Engineering Services

James Scranton 5300 S Eastern Ave #100 Commerce CA 90040 (323)234-2001 Fax:(323)724-9561 www.abm.com

Ajilon Finance & Office

Cheryll Palacio 445 S Figueroa St #2210 Los Angeles CA 90071 (213)270-2999 Fax:(213)270-2985 www.ajilonfinance.com

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Commerce Industrial Council Classified Listings Family Services

Florist

ENKI - East Los Angeles Mental Health

Commerce Flowers & Plants

Raquel Haines 1436 Goodrich Blvd Commerce CA 90022 (323)725-1337 Fax:(323)278-5344

Duke Nomura 2340 S Atlantic Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)265-4377 Fax:(323)263-9400 www.commerceflowers.com

Fasteners

Darling’s Flowers

Askew Industrial Corp.

T. Ron Kahnaman 2920 Supply Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)727-7772 Fax:(323)727-9567 www.askewhardware.com

Financial Counseling ByDesign Financial Solutions Peter Lake 5628 E Slauson Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)869-5191 Fax:(323)890-9590 www.bydesignfinancial.com

Financial Institution First Federal Bank of California

Barbara Kikuta 5701 S Eastern Ave #108 Commerce CA 90040 (323)838-1478 Fax:(323)838-5715 www.firstfedca.com

Financial Services World Financial Group/ Ainsworth Financial

Gus Gonzalez 981 Corporate Center Dr #100 Pomona CA 91768 (562)305-8520 Fax:(323)230-9299

First Aid/Safety Supplies Respond Systems

Mark McDevitt PO Box 3885 Glendale CA 91221 (818)242-2551 Fax:(818)242-6469 www.1staidsupplies.com

Fitness Equipment -Manufacturer Paramount Fitness Equipment Corp.

Steve Rhodes 6450 E Bandini Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)721-2121 Fax:(323)721-8841 www.paramountfitness.com

Flavor Manufacturer Mastertaste, Inc.

Chris Long 1916 Tubeway Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)727-1957 Fax:(323)728-8380 www.mastertaste.com

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Sweet Jimmy’s Foods

Luis Corte 1217 W Temple St Los Angeles CA 90026 (213)481-7100 Fax:(213)481-7084 www.darlingsflowersla.com

Food Importer & Distributors W.Y. International

David N. Wong 2000 Garfield Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)726-8733 Fax:(323)726-9409 www.wyintl.com

Western Gourmet Foods

Curt Wallace 6100 E Sheila St Commerce CA 90040 (323)887-0862 Fax:(323)887-4161 [email protected]

Tadin Herb & Tea Co.

Jose M. Gonzalez 2437 S Eastern Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)728-5100 Fax:(323)837-1455 www.tadininc.com

Food Safety Training Premier Food Safety

Jean Yoo 5442 Jillson Street Commerce CA 90040 (800)676-3121 Fax:(323)728-8249 www.premierfoodsafety.com

Fork-Lift Sales, Service & Repair

Nercy Manzoor 5667 Mansfield Way Bell CA 90201 (323)265-9494 Fax:(323)265-9595 www.westerngourmet.com

A&F Forklift Inc.

Food Products

Boman Forklift

Hocean Inc.

Jim Tsai 2444 Saybrook Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)838-1788 Fax:(323)838-1799

Peter Greenthal 3030 Tanager Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)622-6000 Fax:(323)622-5010 www.bomanforklift.com

Foundry

Miller Distributing, Inc.

William A. Nims 6431 Flotilla St Commerce CA 90040 (323)888-0010 Fax:(323)888-4124

Sabroso Corp.

Roberto Lopez 1351 S Eastern Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)261-0950 Fax:(323)261-0884

Globe Iron Foundry

John Pratto 5649 Randolph St Commerce CA 90040 (323)723-8983 Fax:(323)888-9664 www.globeiron.com

Freight Forwarders & Customs Brokers Thomas Tello & Co. Inc.

Smart & Final Inc.

John Kosinski 600 Citadel Drive Commerce CA 90040 (323)869-7749 Fax:(323)869-7856

Thomas Tello 5900 S Eastern Ave #125 Commerce CA 90040 (323)725-1835 Fax:(323)725-2574

Furniture

Sterling Pacific Meat Co., Inc

Jim Asher 6114 Scott Way Commerce CA 90040 (323)838-9400 Fax:(323)838-9464

Sugar Foods Corp.

Arturo Felix 4817 Sheila St Commerce CA 90040 (323)263-5093 Fax:(323)263-2656

Keith Kknearem 6190 E Slauson Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)727-8290 Fax:(323)720-1869

Hollywood Bed & Spring Mfg. Co.

Larry Harrow 5959 Corvette St Commerce CA 90040 (323)887-9500 www.hollywoodbed.com

Fall / Winter 2006 - Focus on Business

Furniture - Manufacturer Patricia Edwards

Audrey P. Smith 6861 E Watcher St Commerce CA 90040 (562)776-1771 Fax:(562)776-1750

Garment - Manufacturer Blue Holdings Inc.

Debbie Eastman 5804 Slauson Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)725-5555 Fax:(323)725-5524 www.blueholdings.com

Color Image Apparel

Marco De George 6670 Flotilla St Commerce CA 90040 (323)727-2005 Fax:(323)727-2040 www.bella.com

Vikki Vi Inc.

Howard Bushinsky 5424 Slauson Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)890-9000 Fax:(323)890-0800 www.vikkivi.com

Warnaco Inc.

Cynthia Ramirez 6040 E Bandini Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)837-6813 Fax:(323)837-6402

Garment - Wholesale & Dist. R&D Surplus, LLC

Yassine Amallal 5901 S Eastern Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)721-2221 Fax:(323)721-2218

General Whsle/Dist .99 Cents Only Store

Henry Miller 4000 Union Pacific Ave Commerce CA 90023 (323)980-8145 Fax:(323)881-9980

Glass Recycler Strategic Material Inc.

Paul Faherty 7000 E Bandini Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)887-6831 Fax:(323)887-0842

Government/Special Dist. Central Basin Municipal Water Dist. George Cole 17140 S Avalon Blvd #300 Carson CA 90746 (310)436-2627 Fax:(310)436-2691 www.centralbasin.org

Commerce Industrial Council Classified Listings Grain Products Horizon Milling, LLC

Crowne Plaza Hotel at the Commerce Casino

Housewares International Inc.

Gary Evelo 5471 E Ferguson Dr Commerce CA 90022 (323)725-0771 Fax:(323)725-0781

Joseph Zarrahy 6121 E Telegraph Rd Commerce CA 90040 (323)728-3600 Fax:(323)832-4002 www.crowneplazacommerce.com

Graphic/Web Design

Embassy Suites Hotel

Kelly Sims

Torrance CA 90505 (310)897-4473 [email protected] www.anotherbrightidea.org

Groceries & Related Products Bodega Latina Corp.

Carlos Smith 5601 E Slauson Ave #211 Commerce CA 90040 (323)720-9599 Fax:(323)720-9589 www.elsuper.com

Unified Western Grocers

Rod Van Bebber 5200 E Sheila St Commerce CA 90040 (323)264-5200 Fax:(323)262-7806 www.uwgrocers.com

Hardware Remco Wholesale Hardware Sol Remer 1538 S Eastern Ave Commerce CA 90022 (323)267-4551 Fax:(323)267-4562

Health Products American Intl. Industries

Terri Cooper 2220 Gaspar Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)728-2999 Fax:(323)278-1211

Healthcare Benefits ACM

Jim Anderson 1249 S Diamond Bar Blvd #341 Diamond Bar CA 91765 (951)328-0222 Fax:(909)861-4273

Healthcare Resource Group Desi Gamez 12525 Lambert Road Whittier CA 90606 (562)945-7224

Hotels/Motels Carlo Motel

Chandra Patel 2324 S Atlantic Blvd Commerce CA 90040

Kamyar Solouki 6015 Randolph St Commerce CA 90040 (323)581-3000 Fax:(323)581-3991 www.housewaresintl.com

Import & Export - Clothing

Farmers Insurance Richard Moultrie

Richard Moultrie 1306 S Gerhart Ave Commerce CA 90022 (323)888-1140 Fax:(323)887-7205

Ittner Insurance Agency Farmers Insurance

Laura Mendoza 8425 E Firestone Blvd Downey CA 90241 (562)861-1900 Fax:(562)861-8885 www.embassy-suites.com

K.V. Collections, Inc.

Kenny Khoa Vuong 6832 E Slauson Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)888-1036 Fax:(323)201-3663

James ‘Jim’ Ittner 17820 Bellflower Blvd Bellflower CA 90706 (562)925-6181 Fax:(562)804-1306

Norwalk Marriott

Import & Export Management

Sander A. Kessler & Associates, Inc

Rosie Zuno 13111 Sycamore Dr Norwalk CA 90650 (562)863-5555 Fax:(562)868-4486 www.marriotthotels.com/laxnk

Ramada Inn - Commerce

Isaac Lee 7272 E Gage Ave Commerce CA 90040 (562)806-4777 Fax:(562)928-2907 www.ramada.com

Super 8 Motel - Commerce

Ike Lalji 7810 E Telegraph Rd Commerce CA 90040 (562)806-3791 Fax:(562)806-4741 www.super8commerce.com

K. C. Bhavnani 6315 E Bandini Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)720-9700 Fax:(323)720-1988 www.sunscope-asi.com

Importer & Wholesale Electronic Zojirushi America Corp.

Ben Nomoto 6259 E Bandini Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)722-1700 Fax:(323)838-3698 www.zojirushi.com

Income Tax Service Bhakta Tax Service

Wyndham Commerce

Swietlana Cahill 5757 E Telegraph Rd Commerce CA 90040 (323)887-8100 Fax:(323)887-4343 www.wyndhamcommerce.com

Housewares - Wholesale

Atul Bhakta 2203 S Atlantic Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)262-1636 Fax:(323)262-1636

Industrial Supplies - Dist & Mfg FEC International

Aramco Imports Inc.

Raffy Saulahian 6431 Bandini Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)837-0888 Fax:(323)837-0880 www.aramcoimports.com

Gibson Overseas, Inc.

Soloman Gabbay 2410 Yates Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)832-8900 Fax:(323)832-0900 www.gibsonusa.com

Import & Export Fashion Associated Int’l Inc. Tony Parra 200 S Mission Rd Los Angeles CA 90033 (323)263-9898 Fax:(323)263-9988

Golden Orchid, LTD

Sun Coast Merchandise Corp.

Mike Welton 6025 S Triangle Drive Commerce CA 90040 (323)725-6521 Fax:(323)725-1753 www.kimlan.com

Audrey Mitchum 2240 Gaspar Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)721-0588 Fax:(323)721-8368 www.fecintl.com

Zemarc

Zeke Zahid 2240 Gaspar Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)721-5598 Fax:(323)722-2220 www.zemarc.com

Robert Mahl 2850 Ocean Park Blvd Suite 200 Santa Monica CA 90405 (310)309-2240 Fax:(310)309-2542 www.sanderkessler.com

State Farm Insurance

John Antonacci 500 Citadel Dr #360 Commerce CA 90040 (323)832-9010 Fax:(323)832-9064 www.statefarm.com

Jewelry/Custom Cases E.F. Hilton Inc.

Paul Dietz 2464 Saybrook Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)278-7760 Fax:(323)278-7765 www.efhilton.com

Laser Printing/Data Processing/Computer Services Datapage Incorporated

Barbara Martine 5577 E Sheila St Commerce CA 90040 (323)725-7500 Fax:(323)725-7515 www.datapageinc.com

Leather Interior - Manufacturer Katzkin Leather Inc.

Carmen Angulo 6868 Acco St Montebello CA 90640 (800)842-0590 Fax:(323)725-1259 www.katzkin.com

Insurance Agents & Brokers

Lighting Products - Manufacturer

Allstate Insurance

Nora Lighting Inc.

Mark A. Baker 6055 E Washington Blvd #519 Commerce CA 90040 (323)887-1120 Fax:(323)887-1103

Bolton & Company

Gayleen Wallace 245 S Los Robles Ave #105 Pasadena CA 91102 (626)799-7000 Fax:(626)441-3233 www.boltonco.com

Fall / Winter 2006 - Focus on Business

Fred Farzan 6505 Gayhart St Commerce CA 90022 (323)767-2600

Lighting Services Universal Lighting Services

Salvador Garcia 5400 E Olypmic Blvd #230 Los Angeles CA 90022 (323)728-2444 Fax:(323)728-2424

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Commerce Industrial Council Classified Listings Limousine Service Majestic Limousine Hector Herrera 680 E Alosta Ave #106 Azusa CA 91702 (800)399-5068

Mailing Services UPS Store

Shigeru Ken Hayakawa 1012 W Beverly Blvd Montebello CA 90640 (323)721-7529 Fax:(323)721-8659 www.theupsstore.com/2778.htm

UPS Store

John Trujillo 5211 E Washington Blvd #2 Commerce CA 90040 (323)261-5441 Fax:(323)261-5028 www.theupsstore.com/5391.htm

Major League Soccer Franchise Los Angeles Galaxy

Philip Cardona 18400 Avalon Blvd #200 Carson CA 90746 (310)630-2233 Fax:(310)630-2251 www.lagalaxy.com

Master Mill Redistributors Plast Techs Enterprises

Jacqueline L. Caplan 2015 Saybrook Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)722-2400 Fax:(323)725-6249

Material Handling Equip.& Supplies Forklift Parts Mfg Co., Inc.

Dan Berns 5341 E Sheila St Commerce CA 90040 (323)266-3940 Fax:(000)000-0086 www.forkliftpartsinc.com

Mattress/Foam Fabricating - Manufactuer G&M Mattress & Foam Corp. Hector Jimenez 5401 E Slauson Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)726-9248 Fax:(323)726-9269

James Lemus, M.D. 5020 E Washington Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)260-7900 Fax:(323)266-1087 www.lemusmd.com

Technimed Commerce Industrial Medical Center

Annette Garcia 4730 Eastern Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)728-9078 Fax:(323)722-9133

U.S. HealthWorks Medical Group

Bea McClure 3430 S Garfield Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)722-8481 Fax:(323)721-2236 www.ushealthworks.com

Metal Stampings/Tools & Dies Manufacturer

Non Profit Organization

Office Furniture

Children’s Network Intl.

BKM Office Furniture

Organization for the Physically Impaired

Oxides - Manufactuer

Robert Freeman 5600 Rickenbacker Rd Bldg 1-B Bell CA 90201 (323)980-9870 Fax:(323)980-9878 www.childrensnetworkinternational.org

Jose L. Jimenez 9148 Kuhl Dr Commerce CA 90040 (562)928-5511 Fax:(562)928-5511

Shelter Partnership Inc.

Jennifer Marquez 523 W Sixth St #616 Los Angeles CA 90014 (213)688-2188 Fax:(213)689-3188 www.shelterpartnership.org

Reading is Fundamental of Southern California

Diecraft Corp./ Tool-matic Co. Inc.

Virginia Coates 5332 Harbor St Commerce CA 90040 (323)728-2601 Fax:(323)728-7566

Microfilming Service, Equipment & Supplies Reproduction Support Center Manny Ang 5827 Sheila St Commerce CA 90040 (323)722-6630 Fax:(323)722-2823 www.rscenter.com

Mortgage Company Powerhouse Mortgage

Sandra Silva 9317 Firestone Blvd Downey CA 90241 (562)862-5097 Fax:(562)862-5098 www.powerhousemortgage.com

Motorcycle Parts - Distributor Sudco International Corp.

Yasuo Kuwabara 3014 S Tanager Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)728-5407 Fax:(323)728-8060 www.sudco.com

Medical Clinics - Industrial

Newspaper Publisher

Immediate Medical Center

Eastern Group Publications

Helene Simmons 6538 E Telegraph Rd Commerce CA 90040 (323)726-3212 Fax:(323)726-0942

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Lemus Medical Center

Gloria Alvarez 111 S Avenue 59 Los Angeles CA 90042 (323)341-7970 Fax:(323)341-7976 www.egpnews.com

Carol Henault 7250 Bandini Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)890-0876 Fax:(323)890-0875 www.rifsocal.org

Larry Baker 6959 Bandini Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)726-2900 Fax:(323)726-2999 www.bkmoffice.com

Exide Technologies, Inc. Frank Patton 5909 E Randolph St Commerce CA 90040 (323)726-2685 Fax:(323)726-0824 www.exideworld.com

Packaging Material Manufactuer Huhtamaki Consumer Packaging

Ron Mills 4209 E Noakes St Commerce CA 90023 (323)269-0151 Fax:(323)269-3566 www.us.huhtamaki.com

Paint- Manufacturer

Rio Hondo Boys’ and Girls’ Club

Norton & Son of California

Sonshine Youth Services

Painting - Commercial & Industrial

Robert A. Rubio 7104 Perry Rd Bell Gardens CA 90201 (562)927-2677 Fax:(562)927-2838 www.rhbgc.org J.T. Warring P.O. Box 2957 Bell Gardens CA 90202 (714)998-8228 Fax:(714)998-8270

YMCA Montebello/ Commerce

Mike Newton 2000 W Beverly Blvd Montebello CA 90640 (323)887-9622 Fax:(323)722-5354

Office Equipment Simplex

Michelle Ahn 7250 E Bandini Blvd #101 Commerce CA 90040 (323)728-1000 Fax:(323)728-1001 www.simplexdigital.com

Office Equipment & Supplies Office Depot

Nora Tasselli 6446 E Telegraph Rd Commerce CA 90040 (323)890-0131 Fax:(323)890-0136

Fall / Winter 2006 - Focus on Business

Frank Scanland 5928 S Garfield Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)685-7220 Fax:(323)722-5358 www.muralo.com

Commerce Painting, Inc.

Jerry Faustinos 2517 Kurt Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)723-6000 Fax:(626)288-1057

Paper Products Manufacturers Ernest Paper Products, Inc.

Tim Wilson 5777 Smithway Commerce CA 90040 (323)583-6561 Fax:(323)837-1536 www.ernestpaper.com

International Paper Co.

Bob Baumann 5350 Zambrano St Commerce CA 90040 (323)721-4685 Fax:(323)727-0402

Newark Pacific Paperboard Co. Charles Barlow 6001 S Eastern Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)685-5180 Fax:(323)724-7525 www.newarkgroup.com

Commerce Industrial Council Classified Listings Perfumes - Manufacturer

Plush Toys - Import/Export

Q Perfumes

Calplush Manufacturing Corp.

Edmond Sabet 1965 Tubeway Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)728-3434 Fax:(323)728-4221 www.qperfumes.net

Petroleum Tank -Manufacturer Weld It Co.

Joe Schaffer 4477 E Sheila St Commerce CA 90040 (323)263-7524 Fax:(323)261-4073

Photographers - Commercial Long Photography, Inc.

Tim Long 5765 Rickenbacker Rd Commerce CA 90040 (323)888-9944 Fax:(323)888-9997 www.longphoto.com

Pillows - Manufactuer Springs Industries Inc.

Jose Luis Maldonado 5770 Peachtree St Commerce CA 90040 (323)887-3920 Fax:(323)887-3923 www.springs.com

Plastic Products Nutri-Bon Distribution Co., Inc.

Paul Tansavatdi 5858 Smithway Commerce CA 90040 (323)278-5425 Fax:(323)278-5431

Plastic Products -Manufacturer Bottlemate Inc.

Kevin Chung 2095 Leo Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)887-9009 Fax:(323)887-3430 www.bottlemate.com

Q Tops Plastic Mfg

Charles Hsieh 2042 S Garfield Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)727-1223 Fax:(323)727-1226 www.qtops.com

Plumbing Industrial Pipe, Valves & Fittings Smith Cooper International

Mark Wagner 2867 S Vail Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)890-4455 Fax:(323)890-4466 www.smithcooper.com

Walter Davila 3575 S Santa Fe Ave Los Angeles CA 90058 (323)582-6689 Fax:(323)582-4567 www.calplush.com

Polyester Fiberfill Manufacturer

Hugo’s Amazing Tape

Joy Maisnik 5720 Union Pacific Ave Commerce CA 90022 (323)727-1231 Fax:(323)727-5110

Media Lithographics, Inc.

Richard Chandler 6080 Triangle Drive Commerce CA 90040 (323)888-8997 Fax:(323)888-8768

Mercury Graphics & Printing

Western Non Woven

Walter Hurtado 2748 S Tanager Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)726-7820 Fax:(323)726-2805

Cecile Narcisco 5932 E Washington Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)728-3934 Fax:(323)728-5372 www.mgpi.net

Polyurethane Foam Manufacturer

MMZ Graphics Corp.

Hickory Springs of California

Steven Isenhour 4542 E Dunham St Commerce CA 90023 (323)266-0422 Fax:(323)262-2788 www.hickorysprings.com

Powdered Metal Parts Manufacturer

Barbara Howard 4672 S Eastern Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)724-7225 Fax:(323)727-0166 www.mmzprinting.com

Touch Litho Co.

Jimmy Magpayo 7215 E Gage Ave Commerce CA 90040 (562)927-8899 Fax:(562)927-8800

X-igent Printing Inc.

Asco Sintering Co.

Hugh Jenkins 2750 S Garfield Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)725-3550 Fax:(323)888-9968 www.ascosintering.com

Precious Metals Refiners/Dealers

Omar Rodriguez 5935 Sheila St Commerce CA 90040 (323)837-9779 Fax:(323)837-9702 www.xigentprints.com

Printing Industry Trade Association Printing Industries Assn.

David H. Fell & Co.

Promotional Products & Advertising Cali-Fame of Los Angeles Inc. Brian Kennedy 2800 E 11th Street Los Angeles CA 90023 (323)268-3187 Fax:(323)780-8852 www.califame.com

Property Management Craig Realty Group

Steve L. Craig 1500 Quail St #100 Newport Beach CA 92660 (949)224-4100

KMI

D.K. Cable 6055 E Washington Blvd #405 Commerce CA 90040 (323)890-0898 Fax:(323)890-0904

Public Utilities California Water Service David Karraker 3316 W Beverly Blvd Montebello CA 90640 (323)722-8601 Fax:(323)722-7469 www.calwater.com

The Gas Company, A Sempra Energy Utility

Joseph Chow 1665 East 103 Street Los Angeles CA 90002 (323)564-1465 Fax:(323)395-0557 www.socalgas.com

Southern California Edison Co.

Larry Fell 6009 E Bandini Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)722-9992 Fax:(323)722-6567

Robert Lindgren 5800 S Eastern Ave #400 Commerce CA 90040 (323)728-9500 Fax:(323)724-2327 www.piasc.org

Printers - Commercial

Printing Inks

Publisher

Cenveo/Anderson Lithograph Co.

Ink Systems Inc.

Siena Publishing Inc.

Mark Tennant 3217 S Garfield Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)727-7767 Fax:(323)722-0506 www.cenveo.com

Columbia Business Forms Lynne Sana 1493 N Montebello Blvd #202 Montebello CA 90640 (323)721-7942 Fax:(323)888-1844 www.columbiabusinessforms.com

Urban S. Hirsch III 2311 S Eastern Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)720-4000 Fax:(323)721-6000 www.inksystemsinc.om

Produce - Distribution & Wholesale Progressive Produce Corp.

Jim Leimkuhler 5790 Peachtree St Commerce CA 90040 (323)890-8100 Fax:(323)890-8191 www.progressiveproduce.com

Fall / Winter 2006 - Focus on Business

Marissa Castro-Salvati 1000 E Potrero Grande Monterey Park CA 91754 (323)720-5223 Fax:(323)720-5208 www.sce.com

Jeanne Garrison 20325 Seaboard Rd Malibu CA 90265 (310)317-0841 Fax:(310)317-0831

Railroad & Transportation BNSF Railway Company

Trini Jimenez One World Trade Center #1680 Long Beach CA 90831 (310)936-4444 Fax:(310)412-2331 www.bnsf.com

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Commerce Industrial Council Classified Listings Union Pacific Railroad

Lupe Valdez 13181 Crossroads Pkwy N #500 Industry CA 91746 (626)935-7617 Fax:(626)935-7622 www.up.com

Real Estate - Commercial & Industrial Abbey Company

Kurt Kaufman 5601 E Slauson Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)887-4884 Fax:(323)887-4882 www.theabbeyco.com

AMB Property Corp.

Rob Antrobius 1777 Center Court Dr #100 Cerritos CA 90703 (562)345-9200 Fax:(415)477-2007 www.amb.com

Colliers International

Paul Sablock 5801 E Slauson Ave #160 Commerce CA 90040 (323)726-1200 Fax:(323)726-1942 www.colliers.com/Markets/ LosAngeles/

Cushman & Wakefield

Kevin Staley 1800 Avenue of the Stars #105 Los Angeles CA 90067 (310)277-8337 Fax:(310)277-8330

Recycling Scrap Metal Royal Metals

Nathan Mizrahi 6400 E Bandini Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)890-2828 Fax:(323)726-2706

Refuse Hauling & Recycling CalMet Services

Briana Blackman 900 S Maple Ave Montebello CA 90640 (323)721-8120 Fax:(323)721-0647 www.calmetservices.com

Restaurant Fresh Grill

Eric Lee 5211 E Washington Blvd #1 Commerce CA 90040 (323)262-7388 Fax:(323)262-7361

Garden Spot

Eastside Development Co.

Garden Spot

Heger Realty Corp.

Marjorie F. Davis 5657 E Washington Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)727-1144 Fax:(323)727-9198 www.hegerrealty.com

Lee & Associates

Jeffrey Rinkov 500 Citadel Drive #140 Commerce CA 90040 (323)720-8484 Fax:(323)720-8474 www.lee-associates.com

Majestic Realty Co.

Alice Sun 13191 Crossroads Pkwy N. #115 City of Industry CA 91746 (562)692-9581 Fax:(562)695-0441 www.majesticrealty.com

Trammell Crow Co.

Tom Sheets 600 Citadel Drive #100 Commerce CA 90040 (323)724-2246 Fax:(323)726-7705 www.trammellcrow.com

Ruby’s Diner

Magellan Group Inc.

Jeff Sanita 601 S Figueroa St. 47th Flr Los Angeles CA 90017 (213)955-5138 Fax:(323)955-5114 www.cushmanwakefield.com Gary M. Benson 2612 Commerce Way Commerce CA 90040 (323)723-6349 Fax:(323)726-2825

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Real Estate Investments

Daniela Vasile 4852 S Eastern Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)728-2718 Fax:(323)728-2651

Suk-Jai Chatagneau 4300 E Washington Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)307-9881 Fax:(323)307-9883

Tamayo Restaurant

Humberto Veloso 5300 E Olympic Blvd Los Angeles CA 90022 (323)260-4700 Fax:(323)260-7939

Roofing Contractor R.W.S. & P. Inc. dba Royal Roofing

Steve Pinkus 6320 Clara St Los Angeles CA 90201 (800)766-3390 Fax:(800)253-0065 www.royalroofing.com

Roofing Material Structural Materials, Co.

Chris Byrne 7025 E Slauson Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)728-7115 Fax:(323)721-5041 www.structuralmaterials.com

Eddie Velasquez 123 S Montebello Blvd Montebello CA 90640 (323)887-7900 Fax:(323)887-5890 www.montebello.k12.ca.us

Security Guard & Patrol Service

Ozzies Diner

Cindy Tu 7780 E Slauson Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)726-0300

City Security Company Inc. Robert Rysdon 430 S Garfield Ave Suite 401 Alhambra CA 91801 (626)458-2325 Fax:(626)458-2328

Moiz Ashe 5850 S Eastern Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)724-0707 Fax:(323)724-0808 Joe Arnst 5750 E Whittier Blvd Commerce CA 90022 (323)721-2981

James Filipan Jr. 5332 Stevens Place Commerce CA 90040 (323)723-9856 Fax:(323)728-9492 www.stevenssteakhouse.com

Montebello Unified School District

Kiki’s Cafe & Bakery

Rick’s Drive In & Out

Stevens Steak & Seafood House

School

Daniela Vasile Citadel Drive Commerce CA 90040

Pasta Roma

Juan Mondragon 100 Citadel Drive #222 Commerce CA 90040 (323)382-7829 www.rubys.com

Command Security Corporation (CSC)

Alan Cartledge 2450 S Atlantic Blvd Suite 207 Commerce CA 90040 (323)980-4100 Fax:(323)980-4130 www.comandsecurity.com

Securitas Security Services

Michael Scott 6055 E Washington Blvd #300 Commerce CA 90040 (323)832-9074 Fax:(323)832-0871 www.securitasinc.com

Fall / Winter 2006 - Focus on Business

Security Service Vernon Security Inc.

Jay Hunter 15317 Paramount Blvd #201 Paramount CA 90723 (562)790-8993 Fax:(562)790-8995 www.vernonsecurity.com

Security SystemsBusiness & Residential Brinks Security Systems

Antonio Cervantes 5935 E Slauson Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)869-1102 Fax:(323)869-9786 www.mybrinks.com

Service Organizations Rio Hondo Rotary Bell Gardens/Commerce

Mark Baker P.O. Box 911158 Commerce CA 90091 (323)728-3600 www.riohondo.rotary5280.org

Service Station Commerce Chevron/ Telchev Inc.

Ben Pouldar 6150 E Telegraph Rd Commerce CA 90040 (323)722-7100 Fax:(323)722-5717

Sheet Metal -Manufacturers A-1 Metal Products, Inc. Jerry Calsbeek 2707 Supply Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)721-3334 Fax:(323)721-3335 www.a1metalproducts.com

Cross Brothers Inc.

John Tilton 5255 E Sheila St Commerce CA 90040 (323)266-2000 Fax:(323)266-2106 www.crossbrothersinc.com

Shopping Malls Citadel Outlets

Liz Weaver-Griggs 100 Citadel Drive #480 Commerce CA 90040 (323)888-1724 Fax:(323)888-0311 www.citadelfactorystores.com

Social Services Concept 7 Family Support & Treatment

Jackie Jakob 200 Citadel Drive #175 Commerce CA 90040 (323)838-9566 Fax:(323)838-9573 www.concept7.org

Commerce Industrial Council Classified Listings Steel Shearing

Tobacco Products

Truck Stop - Full Line

TC Metal Co.

Fine Tobacco

Commerce Truck Stop

Store Fixtures Manufacturer

Toys & Gift

Uniform Service

Naveen Choda 5280 E Washington Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)269-2442 www.papisportsbar.com

Teichman Enterprises

Okk Trading

Kleen Kraft Services, Inc.

Steel - Warehousing & Distribution

Sunglasses Wholesale & Import

Training & Educational

Western Intermodal Services

Sunglasses America Corp.

Korey Chong 5442 Jillson Street Commerce CA 90040 (888)275-7150 Fax:(323)728-8249 www.apex-ws.com

Steel & Wire Products - Wholesale

Technology/Integrated Document Management

Travel Agencies

Wiretech Inc.

Canon Business Solutions West

Human Services Association Susanne Sundberg 6800 Florence Ave Bell Gardens CA 90201 (562)806-5400 Fax:(562)806-5394 www.hsala.org

Sports Bar & Grill Papi’s Sport Bar & Grill

Jim Newton 4632 E Sheila St Commerce CA 90040 (323)881-6650 Fax:(323)780-0995

Henry Lapchak 6440 Canning St Commerce CA 90040 (323)722-4933 Fax:(323)728-6360 www.wiretechincorporated.com

Steel Distributor Johannessen Trading Co.

Al Gilmour 6111 E Bandini Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)726-3503 Fax:(323)726-1005 www.jtcsteel.com

Rolled Steel Products Corp.

Steven Alperson 2187 S Garfield Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)723-8836 Fax:(323)888-9866 www.rolledsteel.com

Steel Fabricators Calstrip Steel Corp.

Michael Kerby 7140 E Bandini Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)726-1345 Fax:(323)722-8269 www.calstripsteel.com

Steel Service Center Western Steel Cutting, Inc.

Gordon Pearlman 6210 S Garfield Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)773-1730 Fax:(562)928-3857

Tom Chalovich 5960 Triumph St Commerce CA 90040 (323)890-1940 Fax:(323)890-1993

Sol Teichman 6100 E Bandini Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)278-9000 Fax:(323)278-9944

Laura Zuniga 5500 E Olympic Blvd #A Commerce CA 90022 (323)725-8800 Fax:(323)725-8899

Apex Workforce Solutions

Martin Liao 5508 Alhambra Ave Los Angeles CA 90032 (323)226-9991 Fax:(323)226-9993

Carlisle Travel Management

Ibi Davies 110 W Walnut Street Gardena CA 90248 (310)217-3761 Fax:(310)715-7046 www.solutions.canon.com

Telecommunications AT&T

Angela Gibons 1010 Wilshire Blvd #1601 Los Angeles CA 90017 (213)743-7070 Fax:(213)745-8276 www.pacbell.com

Cbeyond Communications

Stephanie Canale 879 W 190th St Gardena CA 90248 (800)660-5514 Fax:(310)532-9049 www.cbeyond.net

Tires & Repair Service Gold Coast Associates, Inc. DeeDee Lewis 5408 E Washington Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)890-0120 Fax:(323)890-0127

Interstate Tire Distributor Inc.

Kelly Oh 5211 E Washington Blvd #9 Commerce CA 90040 (323)269-5991

John P. Farkas 6737 E Washington Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)722-8542 Fax:(323)722-2812

Jerry Saxe 5601 S Slauson Ave #120 Commerce CA 90040 (323)869-1800 Fax:(323)869-1818 www.carlisletravel.com

Trophies & Awards Aahs Engraving & Signs

Gurmeet Sawhney 6600 Telegraph Rd Commerce CA 90040 (323)838-9126 Fax:(323)838-5480 www.aahssigns.com

Award Elements

Doug Light 5217 Industry Ave Pico Rivera CA 90660 (562)942-8575 Fax:(562)942-8755 www.awardelements.com

House of Winners, Inc.

John Kim 5651 E Washington Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)725-7270 Fax:(323)725-1167

Truck Equipment & Parts Franklin Truck Parts, Inc.

Greg Franklin 6925 E Bandini Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)726-1034 Fax:(323)888-0438 www.franklintruckparts.com

Truck Rentals & Sales TCI Leasing

Gerry Flynn 4950 Triggs St Commerce CA 90022 (323)269-3033 Fax:(323)881-4348

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Wally Sarakbi 4560 E Washington Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)881-0598 Fax:(323)881-0798

Fred Antman 5801 E Sheila St Commerce CA 90040 (323)726-7676 Fax:(323)726-8646 www.kleenkraftservices.com

Prudential Overall Supply Co.

Chris Welch 6920 E Bandini Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)724-4888 Fax:(323)726-7251 www.pos-clean.com

Upholstery Fabrics Wholesale Brooks Fabrics

Jeannie Kang 6445 E Bandini Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)278-4888 Fax:(323)278-4885

Vehicle Parts Dexter Axle Co.

Shirley Burkhart 2700 S Yates Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)726-3157 Fax:(323)724-8193 www.dexteraxle.com

Vocational Training Mexican American Opportunity Foundation

Irene Milligan 972 Goodrich Blvd Commerce CA 90022 (323)890-1555 Fax:(323)890-1556

Vocational Training & Placement Career Partners

Nadine Gomez 3505 N Hart Ave Rosemead CA 91770 (626)569-1110 Fax:(626)563-1129 www.careerpartner.org

CHARO Community Development Corp.

Cynthia Amador 4301 E Valley Blvd Los Angeles CA 90032 (323)269-0751 Fax:(323)343-9485

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Commerce Industrial Council Classified Listings Electrical Training Institute Don R. Davis 6023 S Garfield Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)221-5881 Fax:(323)721-6522 www.laett.com

Water Treatment Chemicals SNF/Polychemie Inc. Alex Bravo 4690 Worth St Los Angeles CA 90063 (323)266-4435 Fax:(323)266-4438

Wholesale/Exporter

Wire & Cable Gehr Industries

Carl Rosenthal 7400 E Slauson Ave Commerce CA 90040 (323)728-5558 Fax:(323)725-0610 www.gehr.com

Wireless Communications Celluphone

Jim Stout 6119 E Washington Blvd Commerce CA 90040 (323)727-9131 Fax:(323)727-7004 www.celluphone.com

MDB Inc.

Michael Birnbryer 6802 Watcher St Commerce CA 90040 (562)806-8866 Fax:(562)806-8872

Restaurant Section

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Take a look at our restaurant section, located on pages 58 and 59 for a comprehensive list of great places to eat in Commerce!

Every business in Commerce is welcome to advertise in Focus on Business Magazine.Reserve your space early for the 2007 Spring/Summer Issue!

Membership The Commerce Industrial Council Chamber of Commerce is your best resource and your link to information, innovative ideas and exclusive opportunities.

We accept traditional advertisements as well as editorial with photos. Call Jeanne Garrison direct at 310-317-0841 or email: [email protected]

Call Pat Monroy direct at (323) 728-7222, or email us at [email protected]

Commerce Industrial Council Member Representatives A Barry Abell (323)724-8102 A.N. Abell Auction Co. Ben Afari (323)722-2040 National Packaging Products Michelle Ahn (323)728-1000 Simplex Jessica Aldecoa (323)724-5455 Commerce Federal Credit Union Steven Alperson (323)723-8836 Rolled Steel Products Corp. Gabriel Altamirano (323)376-0422 Future Tech Gloria Alvarez (323)341-7970 Eastern Group Publications Cynthia Amador (323)269-0751 CHARO Community Development Corp. Yassine Amallal (323)721-2221 R&D Surplus, LLC Jim Anderson (951)328-0222 ACM

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Manny Ang (323)722-6630 Reproduction Support Center Carmen Angulo (800)842-0590 Katzkin Leather Inc. Fred Antman (323)726-7676 Kleen Kraft Services, Inc.

B Mark A. Baker (323)887-1120 Allstate Insurance Larry Baker (323)726-2900 BKM Office Furniture

John Antonacci (323)832-9010 State Farm Insurance

Mark Baker (323)728-3600 Rio Hondo Rotary Bell Gardens/Commerce

Rob Antrobius (562)345-9200 AMB Property Corp.

Ara Balayan (323)728-0573 Catering By Herach & Ara

Joe Arnst (323)721-2981 Rick’s Drive In & Out

Charles Barlow (323)685-5180 Newark Pacific Paperboard Co.

Moiz Ashe (323)724-0707 Pasta Roma

Bob Baumann (323)721-4685 International Paper Co.

Jim Asher (323)838-9400 Sterling Pacific Meat Co., Inc

Kim Beckett (323)887-9703 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

Doug Ashmore (323)264-3910 AMVAC Mercy Avelar (323)837-2300 Wilbur Curtis Company

Atul Bhakta (323)262-1636 Bhakta Tax Service K. C. Bhavnani (323)720-9700 Sun Coast Merchandise Corp. Michael Birnbryer (562)806-8866 MDB Inc. Briana Blackman (323)721-8120 CalMet Services Mitchell J. Bloch (562)928-6268 California Closeouts & Liquidations Jack Bradshaw (323)727-0136 Jack Bradshaw Dog Shows Alex Bravo (323)266-4435 SNF/Polychemie Inc. Liz Brizo (323)728-7380 YMCA Montebello/Commerce

Gary M. Benson (323)723-6349 Eastside Development Co.

Darin Brown (323)277-8972 MX Factor

Dan Berns (323)266-3940 Forklift Parts Mfg Co., Inc.

Shirley Burkhart (323)726-3157 Dexter Axle Co.

Mike Betz (323)721-5545 Vortex Industries

Howard Bushinsky (323)890-9000 Vikki Vi Inc.

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Commerce Industrial Council Member Representatives Chris Byrne (323)728-7115 Structural Materials, Co.

C D.K. Cable (323)890-0898 KMI Swietlana Cahill (323)887-8100 Wyndham Hotel Commerce Jerry Calsbeek (323)721-3334 A-1 Metal Products, Inc. Stephanie Canale (800)660-5514 Cbeyond Communications Jacqueline L. Caplan (323)722-2400 Plast Techs Enterprises Lupe Cardenas (562)929-9920 Personnel Plus, Inc. Philip Cardona (310)630-2233 Los Angeles Galaxy Alan Cartledge (323)980-4100 Command Security Corporation (CSC) Marissa Castro-Salvati (323)720-5223 Southern California Edison Co. Yolanda Cervantes (323)867-9040 Delphey/Gerdes Engineering Antonio Cervantes (323)869-1102 Brinks Security Systems German Chagolla (323)726-0157 G&C Industrial Electric Tom Chalovich (323)890-1940 TC Metal Co. Richard Chandler (323)888-8997 Media Lithographics, Inc. Suk-Jai Chatagneau (323)307-9881 Kiki’s Cafe & Bakery Naveen Choda (323)269-2442 Papi’s Sport Bar & Grill Korey Chong (888)275-7150 Apex Workforce Solutions Joseph Chow (323)564-1465 The Gas Company, A Sempra Energy Utility

Kevin Chung (323)887-9009 Bottlemate Inc. Virginia Coates (323)728-2601 Diecraft Corp./ Tool-matic Co. Inc.

Terri Cooper (323)728-2999 American International Industries Luis Corte (213)481-7100 Darling’s Flowers Andy Coyne (323)728-4492 Environmental Outsource, Inc. Steve L. Craig (949)224-4100 Craig Realty Group

Ibi Davies (310)217-3761 Canon Business Solutions West Walter Davila (323)582-6689 Calplush Manufacturing Corp.

Alicia De La Cruz (323)724-0890 Bank of the West Paul Dietz (323)278-7760 E.F. Hilton Inc. Sandra Dillon (323)890-8955 S.U. Enterprises Inc. Gladys Duenez (323)725-8774 Starbucks Coffee

Al Espinoza (323)727-1200 Award Packaging Specialties Corp. Gary Evelo (323)725-0771 Horizon Milling, LLC Executive (323)726-3511 Southern California Contractors Assn.

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Fred Farzan (323)767-2600 Nora Lighting Inc.

Mahmoud Dahdoul (323)837-1030 Dahdoul Textiles, Inc.

Marco De George (323)727-2005 Color Image Apparel

Eddie Garcia (323)721-8511 Financial Communications Clearing House

John P. Farkas (323)722-8542 Interstate Tire Distributor Inc.

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Tim Deal (323)837-7058 Univar USA

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Paul Faherty (323)887-6831 Strategic Material Inc.

Clifford Crowe (323)726-1212 Ramcar Batteries Inc.

Don R. Davis (323)221-5881 Electrical Training Institute

Desi Gamez (562)945-7224 Healthcare Resource Group

Debbie Eastman (323)725-5555 Blue Holdings Inc.

George Cole (310)436-2627 Central Basin Municipal Water District

Marjorie F. Davis (323)727-1144 Heger Realty Corp.

Stan Dunford (323)724-9000 Atlas Carpet Mills

Jerry Faustinos (323)723-6000 Commerce Painting, Inc.

Salvador Garcia (323)728-2444 Universal Lighting Services Annette Garcia (323)728-9078 Technimed Commerce Industrial Medical Center Jeanne Garrison (310)317-0841 Siena Publishing Inc. Angela Gibons (213)743-7070 AT&T Al Gilmour (323)726-3503 Johannessen Trading Co. Bob Glick (323)724-8801 Banco Popular Nadine Gomez (626)569-1110 Career Partners Xiomara Gonzalez (310)415-0257 West Coast Dental

Arturo Felix (323)263-5093 A&F Forklift Inc.

Gus Gonzalez (562)305-8520 World Financial Group/ Ainsworth Financial

Larry Fell (323)722-9992 David H. Fell & Co.

Jose M. Gonzalez (323)728-5100 Tadin Herb & Tea Co.

James Filipan Jr. (323)723-9856 Stevens Steak & Seafood House

Ruth Gonzalez-Garcia (323)890-4500 Vernon/Commerce Credit Union

Xochitl Flores (323)887-9855 ECentral Credit Union

Peter Greenthal (323)622-6000 Boman Forklift

Gerry Flynn (323)269-3033 TCI Leasing

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Greg Franklin (323)726-1034 Franklin Truck Parts, Inc. Robert Freeman (323)980-9870 Children’s Network International Roy Furuto (323)890-8770 Furuto Rubio & Associates Inc.

G Soloman Gabbay (323)832-8900 Gibson Overseas, Inc.

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Karl Haffner (323)722-4760 Monogram Aerospace Fasteners Denise Hagopian (323)728-2728 Heavenly Choice Raquel Haines (323)725-1337 ENKI - East Los Angeles Mental Health Dub Harris (323)722-3344 Dub Harris Corp. Larry Harrow (323)887-9500 Hollywood Bed & Spring Mfg Co.

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Commerce Industrial Council Member Representatives Henry Lapchak (323)722-4933 Wiretech Inc.

Mark Malbon (323)890-3700 Roland Corporation, U.S.

Layne Lawson (310)755-7200 Clear Channel Outdoor Inc.

Jose Luis Maldonado (323)887-3920 Springs Industries Inc.

Isaac Lee (562)806-4777 Ramada Inn - Commerce

Nercy Manzoor (323)265-9494 Western Gourmet Foods

Eric Lee (323)262-7388 Fresh Grill

Jennifer Marquez (213)688-2188 Shelter Partnership Inc.

Jim Leimkuhler (323)890-8100 Progressive Produce Corp.

Bill Marseilles (562)533-4435 C&B Consulting

James Lemus, M.D. (323)260-7900 Lemus Medical Center

Jerry Martin (323)722-7674 The Shredders

DeeDee Lewis (323)890-0120 Gold Coast Associates, Inc.

Barbara Martine (323)725-7500 Datapage Incorporated

Martin Liao (323)226-9991 Sunglasses America Corp.

Ismael Mayans (562)806-2899 Mayans Development Inc.

Brian Kennedy (323)268-3187 Cali-Fame of Los Angeles Inc.

Doug Light (562)942-8575 Award Elements

Tami Maynard (323)721-4300 Safeshred

Michael Kerby (323)726-1345 Calstrip Steel Corp.

Jay Lim (323)837-9950 eWaste Center

Bea McClure (323)722-8481 U.S. HealthWorks Medical Group

Barbara Kikuta (323)838-1478 First Federal Bank of California

Robert Lindgren (323)728-9500 Printing Industries Association

Mark McDevitt (818)242-2551 Respond Systems

Robin Kim (562)903-2200 Zno, Inc.

David Lizarraga (323)721-1655 TELACU Industries

Thomas McGrath (626)533-1988 Thomas P. McGrath

Steven Isenhour (323)266-0422 Hickory Springs of California

Thomas Kim (323)725-7070 Splash Health Spa & Sauna

Chris Long (323)727-1957 Mastertaste, Inc.

Laura Mendoza (562)861-1900 Embassy Suites Hotel

James ‘Jim’ Ittner (562)925-6181 Ittner Insurance Agency Farmers Insurance

John Kim (323)725-7270 House of Winners, Inc.

Tim Long (323)888-9944 Long Photography, Inc.

Cheryl Merritt (323)726-8814 Air Louvers Inc./Samson Products

Keith Kknearem (323)727-8290 Sugar Foods Corp.

Luis Lopez (323)981-0029 Starbucks Coffee

Ashley Miller (323)265-7199 Industrial Machine Works

John Kosinski (323)869-7749 Smart & Final Inc.

Alberto Lopez (323)271-1000 Spectrum Cosmetics Corp

Henry Miller (323)980-8145 .99 Cents Only Store

Farrah Koutchek (323)725-6700 Citadel Dental Group

Roberto Lopez (323)261-0950 Sabroso Corp.

Irene Milligan (323)890-1555 Mexican American Opportunity Foundation

Shigeru Ken Hayakawa (323)721-7529 UPS Store Anthony Helms (323)278-7585 Hagerty’s Service Carol Henault (323)890-0876 Reading is Fundamental of So. California Elida Hernandez (323)838-5450 Hernandez Carpet Brokers Hector Herrera (800)399-5068 Majestic Limousine Urban S. Hirsch III (323)720-4000 Ink Systems Inc. Barbara Howard (323)724-7225 MMZ Graphics Corp. Charles Hsieh (323)727-1223 Q Tops Plastic Mfg Jay Hunter (562)790-8993 Vernon Security Inc. Walter Hurtado (323)726-7820 Western Non Woven Martha Hutchings (800)697-3210 Hutchings Court Reporters

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J Jackie Jakob (323)838-9566 Concept 7 Family Support & Treatmen Hugh Jenkins (323)725-3550 Asco Sintering Co. Hector Jimenez (323)726-9248 G&M Mattress & Foam Corp. Jose L. Jimenez (562)928-5511 Organization for the Physically Impaired Trini Jimenez (310)936-4444 BNSF Railway Company

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Bryan Johns (818)638-8758 Innovative Skincare

K T. Ron Kahnaman (323)727-7772 Askew Industrial Corp. Jeannie Kang (323)278-4888 Brooks Fabrics David Karraker (323)722-8601 California Water Service Jay Kassir (323)888-8880 Kassir Import Export Co. Inc. Kurt Kaufman (323)887-4884 Abbey Company Randall Kendrick (323)720-3190 Kendrick Construction Services, Inc

Yasuo Kuwabara (323)728-5407 Sudco International Corp.

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M Jimmy Magpayo (562)927-8899 Touch Litho Co.

Peter Lake (323)869-5191 ByDesign Financial Solutions

Robert Mahl (310)309-2240 Sander A. Kessler & Associates, Inc

Ike Lalji (562)806-3791 Super 8 Motel - Commerce

Joy Maisnik (323)727-1231 Hugo’s Amazing Tape

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Ron Mills (323)269-0151 Huhtamaki Consumer Packaging Stephen Mitchell (213)576-1000 Weston, Benshoof, Rochefort, Rubalcava & MacCuish Audrey Mitchum (323)721-0588 FEC International

Commerce Industrial Council Member Representatives Nathan Mizrahi (323)890-2828 Royal Metals Yoshio Mizuno (323)526-3777 Nada Bus Inc. Juan Mondragon (323)382-7829 Ruby’s Diner Pat Monroy (323)728-7222 Industrial Council Chamber of Commerce Mario Morales (323)778-6245 Adcraft Business Mail H. Reid Mork (323)767-1300 Ashland May Morris (323)725-0119 Affinity West Federal Credit Union Richard Moultrie (323)888-1140 Farmers Insurance Richard Moultrie Carmen S. Murray (323)728-1518 Rodeo Carpet Mills Corp. Jim Myerson (323)724-1700 Wine Warehouse

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Cheryll Palacio (213)270-2999 Ajilon Finance & Office Keith K. Park (323)869-9200 Prometheus International, Inc.

Girish & Vidya Patel (323)896-5956 Kelly’s Coffee & Fudge

Sol Remer (323)267-4551 Remco Wholesale Hardware

Chandra Patel Carlo Motel

Michael Rhee (323)264-8882 Good Karma Beverage Inc.

Frank Patton (323)726-2685 Exide Technologies, Inc.

Debbie Payne (323)721-2100 Commerce Casino Gordon Pearlman (562)927-5561 Pearl Abrasive Co. Gordon Pearlman (323)773-1730 Western Steel Cutting, Inc. Kort Pearson (323)773-6441 Colonial Dames Co., LTD

Frank Pedulla (323)728-5259 Hair Tenders (The)

Mike Newton (323)887-9622 YMCA Montebello/Commerce

Lupe Perez (323)728-0413 Wells Fargo Bank

Jim Newton (323)881-6650 Western Intermodal Services

Georgette Perez (562)908-1818 Accountemps/ Div of Robert Half Int’l.

O Kelly Oh (323)269-5991 Fine Tobacco

Steve Rhodes (323)721-2121 Paramount Fitness Equipment Corp.

Ted Singer & Paul Traynor (323)726-2411 Singer, Traynor & Co.

Steve Navarro (323)728-4277 Graphic Electric Inc.

Duke Nomura (323)265-4377 Commerce Flowers & Plants

R Cynthia Ramirez (323)837-6813 Warnaco Inc.

Lina Pedraza (562)806-0660 Park Lawn Memorial Park

Ben Nomoto (323)722-1700 Zojirushi America Corp.

Marie Quinn (323)271-3249 Employment Development Department

Tony Parra (323)263-9898 Fashion Associated Int’l Inc.

Cecile Narcisco (323)728-3934 Mercury Graphics & Printing

William A. Nims (323)888-0010 Miller Distributing, Inc.

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John Pratto (323)723-8983 Globe Iron Foundry John Pringle (323)724-3117 Roquemore, Pringle & Moore Inc.

Wally Sarakbi (323)881-0598 Commerce Truck Stop Raffy Saulahian (323)837-0888 Aramco Imports Inc. Gurmeet Sawhney (323)838-9126 Aahs Engraving & Signs Jerry Saxe (323)869-1800 Carlisle Travel Management Frank Scanland (323)685-7220 Norton & Son of California Joe Schaffer (323)263-7524 Weld It Co.

Jeffrey Rinkov (323)720-8484 Lee & Associates

Michael Scott (323)832-9074 Securitas Security Services

Francisca Rivera (323)724-8801 Banco Popular

James Scranton (323)234-2001 ABM Engineering Services

Omar Rodriguez (323)837-9779 X-igent Printing Inc.

Darin Shaddox (562)861-5041 Aaron’s Interior Cleaning

Mia A. Romo (323)724-8010 Bank of America

Tom Sheets (323)724-2246 Trammell Crow Co.

Carl Rosenthal (323)728-5558 Gehr Industries

Sandra Silva (562)862-5097 Powerhouse Mortgage

Robert A. Rubio (562)927-2677 Rio Hondo Boys’ and Girls’ Club

Helene Simmons (323)726-3212 Immediate Medical Center

Robert Rysdon (626)458-2325 City Security Company Inc.

Russell Simpkin (323)832-1843 Community Bank

Edmond Sabet (323)728-3434 Q Perfumes

Ben Pouldar (323)722-7100 Commerce Chevron/Telchev Inc.

Jeff Sanita (213)955-5138 Cushman & Wakefield

James Richman (323)721-2929 Academy Awning, Inc.

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Steve Pinkus (800)766-3390 R.W.S. & P. Inc. dba Royal Roofing

Lynne Sana (323)721-7942 Columbia Business Forms

Paul Sablock (323)726-1200 Colliers International Kathy Salazar (323)721-6855 MELA Counseling Services Center Aimee Saldana (323)888-2153 Starbucks Coffee

Kelly Sims (310)897-4473 Kelly Sims Josie Skee (562)806-1307 Blue Collar Staffing Solutions Warren Smith (714)238-3057 CMS Communications Inc. Audrey P. Smith (562)776-1771 Patricia Edwards Carlos Smith (323)720-9599 Bodega Latina Corp.

Roz Samia (323)650-4982 CMTC

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Commerce Industrial Council Member Representatives Kamyar Solouki (323)581-3000 Housewares International Inc.

John Trujillo (323)261-5441 UPS Store

Kevin Staley (310)277-8337 Magellan Group Inc.

Jim Tsai (323)838-1788 Hocean Inc.

Jim Stout (323)727-9131 Celluphone

Cindy Tu (323)726-0300 Ozzies Diner

Alice Sun (562)692-9581 Majestic Realty Co.

W Mark Wagner (323)890-4455 Smith Cooper International Curt Wallace (323)887-0862 Sweet Jimmy’s Foods Gayleen Wallace (626)799-7000 Bolton & Company

V Lupe Valdez (626)935-7617 Union Pacific Railroad

David Wardenaar (323)720-3000 L.M. Scofield Co.

Rod Van Bebber (323)264-5200 Unified Western Grocers

J.T. Warring (714)998-8228 Sonshine Youth Services

Paul Tansavatdi (323)278-5425 Nutri-Bon Distribution Co., Inc.

Doug Van Tuyl (213)379-1126 Mr. Dugg Entertainment

Liz Weaver-Griggs (323)888-1724 Citadel Outlets

Nora Tasselli (323)890-0131 Office Depot

Richard Varela (562)806-3381 Volt Services Group

Jeff Weinstein (323)723-8991 Certified Federal Credit Union

Sol Teichman (323)278-9000 Teichman Enterprises

Daniela Vasile (323)728-2718 Garden Spot

Chris Welch (323)724-4888 Prudential Overall Supply Co.

Thomas Tello (323)725-1835 Thomas Tello & Co. Inc.

Daniela Vasile Garden Spot

Mike Welton (323)725-6521 Golden Orchid, LTD

Susanne Sundberg (562)806-5400 Human Services Association

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Mark Tennant (323)727-7767 Cenveo/Anderson Lithograph Co. John Tilton (323)266-2000 Cross Brothers Inc. Don Tregillis (323)726-0422 MGM Transformer Co.

Eddie Velasquez (323)887-7900 Montebello Unified School District Humberto Veloso (323)260-4700 Tamayo Restaurant Kenny Khoa Vuong (323)888-1036 K.V. Collections, Inc.

Tim Wilson (323)583-6561 Ernest Paper Products, Inc. David N. Wong (323)726-8733 W.Y. International

Y Rainbow Yeung (909)396-3741 SCAQMD-South Coast Air Quality Management District Jean Yoo (800)676-3121 Premier Food Safety Alex Yoon (323)722-3333 PowerAcoustik Electronics/ Epsilon Electronics Erica Yusten (562)927-8513 W.R. Grace & Co.

Z Zeke Zahid (323)721-5598 Zemarc Joseph Zarrahy (323)728-3600 Crowne Plaza Hotel at the Commerce Laura Zuniga (323)725-8800 Okk Trading Rosie Zuno (562)863-5555 Norwalk Marriott Tony Zwigart (323)780-9937 Chalet Products Co. Inc.

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Restaurant Guide Welcome to the Focus on Business City of Commerce Restaurant Guide. Here you will find a comprehensive list of fine places to eat in the City of Commerce. American Angelica’s Bar & Grill

5300 E Washington Blvd (323) 269-5745

Big John’s

2439 Yates Ave (213) 724-2955

Bread Basket

4836 S Eastern Ave (213) 727-9633

Chicken Land

4846 S Eastern Ave (323) 728-1444

Church’s Chicken

5133 E Washington Blvd (404) 231-0000

Commerce Casino 6051 Telegraph Rd (213) 721-2100

Denny’s Restaurant #6536 7268 E Gage Ave (562) 806-1535

Dennys Restaurant #6826 5142 Triggs St (213) 264-2425

Elm Tree Sandwich Shop 5900 S Eastern Ave 182 (323) 721-9333

Fresh Grill

5684 E Whittier Blvd (323) 262-7388

Fresh Grill

5211 E Washington Blvd #1 (323) 262-7388

Hot Dog on a Stick

150 Citadel Drive #D

J & J’S Cafeteria 5555 Ferguson Dr (323) 724-2330

Kelly’s Coffee & Fudge Factory 5701 S Eastern Ave (323) 896-5956

Ozzies

7780 E Slauson Ave (323) 726-0300

Papi’s Sports Bar & Grill 5280 E Washington Blvd (213) 269-2442

Ricks Drive In And Out 5750 E Whittier Blvd (213) 721-2981

Starbucks Coffee #6859 5201A E Washington Blvd (206) 318-8705

King Bowl Express

Pasta Roma

Olympic Chicken & Donuts

Sapori Italian Food

Starbucks Coffee #6897

Panda Express #1056 150 Citadel Dr Fc-B (323) 722-2626

Juice Time

100 Citadel Dr (206) 318-8705

Starbucks Coffee #8779

Sushi Teriyaki

Stevens Steak House Restaurant

Volcano Tea House

2440 S Atlantic Blvd (323) 263-5156

5850 S Eastern Ave (323) 724-0707 4848 S Eastern Ave (323) 724-5454

150 Citadel Dr. #C (323) 990-7788

Mexican

4854 S Eastern Ave (323) 725-1496

7724 Telegraph Rd (206) 318-8705

5332 Stevens Pl (323) 723-9856

Subway Sandwich #11530 150 Citadel Dr A (562) 887-1856

5536 E Whittier Blvd (323) 720-1573

5427 E Washington Blvd (323) 728-4788

Fast Food

Javier Tacos Mexico #8

5501 E Telegraph Rd (714) 491-4337

Jack In The Box Inc.

5555 E Washington Blvd 3160 (619) 571-2560

The Garden Spot 4852 S Eastern Ave (323) 728-2718

Jack In The Box #3254 7503 E Slauson Ave (213) 890-2945

Woodys Commerce Deli 6055 E Washington Blvd (213) 722-7044

McDonald’s Restaurant 6350 E Washington Blvd (323) 722-5535

Xris Burgers

5243 E Washington Blvd (323) 264-2440

Food Court

Zepplins Sandwich 2444 S Atlantic Blvd (323) 261-1213

Citadel Outlet Outlet Food Court

150 Citadel Drive Enjoy several different tastes

Armenian

Food Plaza

D.J’S Drive-In

5401 E Washington Blvd (323) 887-0652

The Green Olive

China Express Chinese Food 5652 E Whittier Blvd (323) 226-1188

Hawaiian Hawaii Grille

4842 Eastern Ave (323) 726-0019

Chinatown Express 5736 E Olympic Blvd (323) 726-7908

Maui Style Hawaiian BBQ 150 Citadel Dr. #E

Golden Dragon

4838 S Eastern Ave (323) 722-3276

Italian

Hong Kong Chinese Fast Food

Mariscos Los Volcanes 4521 Dunham St (323) 264-7288

Pachanga Mexican Grill 150 Citadel Dr Ste G (949) 673-6625

Ricon Mexicano

5628 E Whittier Blvd (323) 722-4474

Sergios Tacos

2216 S Atlantic Blvd (323) 261-3364

Super Antojitos Mexicanos 7518 E Slauson Ave (323) 728-4944

Tacos El Charro

5540 Whittier Blvd (323) 724-1033

2470 S Atlantic Blvd (323) 780-9802

2250 S Atlantic Blvd (323) 264-0930

The Garden Spot

Raspado Xpress

Aoki Japanese Restaurant

Lucky Guys, Llc

Taco Bell

Fruit Bar

Asian

906 S Goodrich Blvd (323) 725-8913

4820-4854 S. Eastern Ave. Enjoy several different tastes 150 Citadel Drive D1

4844 S Eastern Ave (323) 721-7213

Casa Cabral Restaurant

6131 E Telegraph Rd 503

Carl’s Jr Restaurant #337

Subway Sandwiches #25803

5210 E Washington Blvd (323) 267-5767

5440 E Whittier Blvd (323) 722-8898

Dominos Pizza

5742 E Olympic Blvd (323) 888-1555

Fall / Winter 2006 - Focus on Business

2460 S Atlantic Blvd (323) 262-2383 5900 E Washington Blvd (323) 720-1085

Tamayo Restaurant

5300 E. Olympic Blvd. (323) 260-4700

Dessert Ice Cream House

5626 E Whittier Blvd (323) 725-2515

Snack Bar Commerce Bristow Park Snack Bar 1466 S McDonnell Ave (213) 722-4805

Commerce Rosewood Park Snack Bar 5600 Harbor St (213) 722-4805

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