Casino Night: 108th Installation of Officers & Business Expo
Photo Courtesy of: Cassandra Wagner
State Senator Mike Morrell of the 23rd Senate District inducted the 108th Board of Directors for the San Bernardino Area Chamber of Commerce.
Photo Courtesy of: Cassandra Wagner
From left: Dennis Craig, Keller Williams Realty Redlands; Michelle Berg, Garner Holt Productions; Senator Mike Morrell of the 23rd Senate District.
Photo Courtesy of: Cassandra Wagner
Top from left: Alan Conrad, National Orange Show; Cathy Paredes, Bank of America; Terri Relf, Inland Center Mall; Robert Gastel, Arrowhead Mechanical; Jack Avakian, YMCA of the East Valley; Larry Quiel, Quiel Bros. Signs; Maryann Quiggle, Inland Empire Glass; John Nolan, Gresham, Savage, Nolan & Tilden Attorneys.
By Cassandra Wagner, Community Writer
March 3, 2016 at 02:03pm. Views: 20
March 3, 2016 at 02:03pm. Views: 20
SAN BERNARDINO >> It was hands down excitement Friday, Feb. 19 as guests, community members, and businesses gathered at the National Orange Show Event Center’s Martin A. Matich Sports Center, Backstretch for the San Bernardino Area Chamber of Commerce Casino Night. The event is an annual tradition that brings together the installation of new officers and business expo for a night of networking and fun.
Guests for the first portion of the event were able to stroll among booths at the business expo. Business at the expo included:
• Residence Inn San Bernardino
• Art Institute of California
• Inland Empire Job Corps
• Manpower
• Pacific Premier Bank
• Hampton Inn San Bernardino
• 24 Hour Fitness
• Big Mike’s Plumbing
• Bank of America
• Legal Shield
• Fairfield Inn San Bernardino
•Homewood Suites San Bernardino
• Rodeway Inn Colton
• Jordan Insurance
• ITT Technical Institute
• National Development Council
• Entrepreneurship Institute of San Bernardino
• San Bernardino Valley College Foundation
• National Orange Show
Following the business expo was the installation of the 108th Board of Directors for the San Bernardino Area Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber President and CEO Judi Penman introduced State Senator Mike Morrell of the 23rd Senate Disrict who swore in the 2016 Board of Directors.
In his speech, Morrell discussed the importance of business owner’s involvement in the Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, Morrell discussed the involvement of the Chamber’s communication to Sacramento in stopping bills. Morrell added, "There are some great legislatures up there, but we need more good people to vote to upgrade the people we send to represent our interests for a change rather than government interests. Hopefully you will vote to support businesses and vote where politicians will remember citizens first and state second."
Morrell also noted business that were recognized which included:
• Chili’s Grill and Bar
• Arrowhead Mechanical
• Inland Empire Glass
“Pretty much everyone from the previous board is returning, however there are a few new members. It is always great to get new blood on the board,” Chamber President and CEO Judi Penman said of her new board. “It is an opportunity for new ideas and new energy. Currently, we are discussing a new structure with our committees and adding more support.”
Following the installation ceremony, guests were able to enjoy a number of sample cuisines from steak, chips and salsa, to lasagna provided by sponsors:
• Chili’s Grill and Bar
• Jiro’s Japanese Restaurant
• Sundowners Family Restaurant
• Inland Empire Job Corps
• Outback Steak House
• Two Guys Pasta and Pizza
Once everyone had their fill of food, guests were able to try their hand at horse racing, BlackJack, Roulette, Craps, and other gaming tables sponsored by various local businesses:
• San Bernardino Sexual Assault Inc.
• Trophy House
• Inland Empire Glass
• Q Services Air Conditioning
• Inland Resort & Mailing Services
• Cliff’s Pest Control Inc.
• Lucia & Co. CPA’s
• Gresham, Savage, Nolan &Tilden
• Chili’s Grill and Bar
• Martin Romeo
• Quiel Bros. Signs
• Jack Avakian
• PPL Inc.
• Garner Holt Productions Inc.
• Arrowhead Mechanical
• Transtech Engineers
• Anita’s Mexican Food
• Kelly Space and Technology
• JKS Investment Group
• LLU Health Sciences Center
• Evlyn Wilcox
• Jordan Insurance
• Athens Services
• Inland Center Mall
• Ardent Mills
• Rogers, Anderson, Malody, & Scott
• Granowitz, White, & Weber
The evening rounded out with guests participating in a raffle and Grand Prize drawing for $2,500. Raffle prize sponsors included:
• Arrowhead Country Club
• Inland Empire 66ers Club
• Trophy House
• Ye Olde Lamplighter
• Chili’s Grill and Bar
• Jiro’s Japanese Restaurant
• Stater Bros. Markets (40th St. Store)
• Garner Holt Productions Inc.
• Arrowhead Mechanical
• Michael Moore Kyra Shea Medleys
• Cheeley Chiropractic Inc.
• Colin and Dael Strange
• Rowley Portraiture
• Alta Vista Credit Union
• Bradford Renaissance Portraits
• Le Rendezvous Restaurant
• Trendsetter Salon and Day Spa
• National Orange Show
• Epic Glow Run
• WR Little League Baseball
Additional sponsors for the night included:
• Burrtec Waste Industries Inc.
• Pacific Premier Bank
• Southern California Gas
• Joseph E. Bonadiman & Associates Inc.
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