9-24-11
Yucca Valley Chamber Ambassadors, Bob Connors and Wayne Darnell celebrate new Chamber member Affinity Flooring with a ribbon cutting. Pictured left to right back row Bob Connors, Wayne Darnell, Sherman Shay, Affinity owners, Rick and Linda Warfield, Jason Warfield, Faith Warfield, Jacklyn Krumwiede. Front row: Rylan Warfield, Julia Warfield and Katie Krumwiede. Go by and see Affinity Flooring at 56669 29 Palms Hwy., Ste. C, Yucca Valley or visit their website at www.affinityflooring.com. You may also contact them at (760) 369-3033 or affinityflooring@yahoo.com.
9-20-2011
First Nations Home Finance invited the Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce to the Grand Opening and ribbon cutting ceremony of their new office. The Owner /Broker Diane Giannelli welcomed everyone. Also present were: David Eckenberg: YV Chamber Past President and YV Chamber Directors Dorian Kirk and Shelley Licata, YV Chamber Ambassadors Bob Connors Tom Huls and Wayne Darnell as well as employees, neighbors and friends. You may call First Nations Home Finance at (760) 228-2262 or visit them at 7398 Fox Trail, Suite B, Yucca Valley or their website www.dianegiannelli.com.
8/27/2011
Collectable Card Company celebrates their Grand Opening with a Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting. Present to help owner James Leffingwell cut the ribbon are David Eckenberg Past President of the Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce, along with Yucca Valley Chamber Ambassadors: Bob Connors and Wayne Darnell, as well as friends, family and shoppers. Collectable Card Company is located at 56592 29 Palms Hwy., Yucca Valley. Go see them or call (760) 228-0222 for more information. You may also email: collectablecardco@gmail.com or like them on facebook.
8-18-11
Edward Jones held a Ribbon Cutting to celebrate their new offices. Present from Edward Jones are Alexa Lawson, Kathy Hall and Curtis Green as well as Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce President: Vickie Bridenstine Chamber Directors: Shelley Licata, Dave Eckenberg, and Renu Idnani. Chamber Ambassadors Bob Connors, Ruth LaMonica, Wayne Darnell Jones as well as employees, neighbors and clients. You may visit their new offices at 57370 29 Palms Hwy., Yucca Valley, CA 92284 or call them at (760) 365-6841.
08/13/2011
Tire Pros invited the Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce hold their ribbon cutting ceremony of their new Yucca Valley store. The Owners of Tire Pro John Chang and Vivian Yen, George Rodriguez - General Manager and Jesse Rorick - Store Manager welcomed everyone to the Grand Opening. Also present were: Dawn Rowe of the Yucca Valley Town Council, as well as Vickie Bridenstine: YV Chamber President, David Eckenberg: YV Chamber Past President and YV Chamber Director Renu Idnani, YV Chamber Ambassadors Ruth LaMonica, Wayne Darnell, Robin Dalton and Bob Connors as well as employees, neighbors and friends. You may call Tire Pros at (760) 228-5874 or visit them at 56140 29 Palms Highway, Yucca Valley.
4-25-2011
The Guide Dogs of the Desert invited the Yucca Valley Chamber of commerce to their Ribbon Cutting when they Hosted the Construction Launch for New “Doyle Foundation Wellness and Healing Center”. Those participating included Doyle Foundation Director Maryreed Roberts, YV Chamber President David Eckenberg and Chamber Ambassador Norma Mackie, Guide Dogs staff, volunteers, puppy raisers and ambassador Guide Dogs, as well as dogs currently in training, as well as friends and family.
Guide Dogs of the Desert’s campus will soon undergo an amazing transformation by creating the “Doyle Foundation Wellness and Healing Center” The Frank M. & Gertrude R. Doyle Foundation, Inc. The construction launch of this extensive remodel was celebrated Monday, April 25th, on the campus of Guide Dogs of the Desert, located at 60-740 Dillon Road in Whitewater. For more information you can reach them at (760) 329-6257.
4-19-2011
The Hi-Desert Water District had the Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce hold their ribbon cutting ceremony of their Lower Ridge Reservoir. Present are: Hi-Desert Water District Board President Sarann Graham and Directors Roger Mayes and Bob Stadum. Also in attendance is David Eckenberg the President of the Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce and YV Chamber Director Renu Idnani, YV Chamber Ambassadors Ruth LaMonica, Tom Huls and Wayne Darnell as well as Hi-Desert Water District employees, neighbors and friends.
3-17-2011
The Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce helps Kim Osgood, Owner of Fabric Outlet & Unique Boutique with her Grand Opening and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony. Also present are Dave Eckenberg, President of the Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce, YV Chamber Ambassadors Bob Connors and Wayne Darnell, as well as employees, guests, friends and visitors. Fabric Outlet & Unique Botique is located at 57085 29 Palms Hwy., Ste. B, Yucca Valley, CA 92284. They invite you to come by and see their new store. Stop by or call them at (760) 369-3609, email them at fabricoutlet@live.com.
3-5-11
Joshua Springs Thrift Store expansion was celebrated with a grand reopening and ribbon cutting on March 5. A storewide sale, gift card drawing every fifteen minutes, balloons, face painting, cookies and coffee were enjoyed by all. Joshua Springs pastors were there to greet customers and help with their shopping needs. Congratulations to April Sweetman and Toni West, store managers and all of the staff and volunteers. Job well done. Joshua Springs Thrift Store is located at 56867 29 Palms Hwy., Ste A., Yucca Valley, CA 92284 or call them at (760) 365-4555.
2-3-2011
Cheryl's Cards & Gifts celebrates their Grand Opening with a Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting. Present to help Cheryl's Cards & Gifts Owner Cheryl Merzenich cut the ribbon is Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce Board Director Renu Idnani. Also present are Yucca Valley Chamber Ambassadors Bob Connor's, Norma Mackie, Robin Dalton and Wayne Darnell as well as family, friends and shoppers. Cheryl's Cards & Gifts is located (in the old Stater Brothers Center) 57067 29 Palms Hwy., Yucca Valley. You may also contact them at (760) 365-1515.
1-31-2011
Oasis Office Supply celebrates their Grand Opening with a Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting. Present to help Oasis Office Supply General Manager Jeff Mosley cut the ribbon is Yucca Valley Mayor George Huntington and Town Council Member Dawn Rowe. Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce President David Eckenberg and YVCOC Board Director Renu Idnani are also present with YV Chamber Ambassadors Wayne Darnell, Shelley Licata and Bob Connor's, friends and shoppers. Oasis Office Supply is (located in the former Steve's Office Supply), 56925 Yucca Trail., Yucca Valley. Go see the newly remodeled space and hear about their plans for the future. You may also contact them at (760) 365-1773 or email Jeff@myoasissupply.com and check out their webpage: www.myoasissupply.com.
 10-6-10
The Yucca Valley Republican Women Federated had the Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce hold their ribbon cutting ceremony of their Republican Headquarters, sponsored by Congressman Jerry Lewis. Present to celebrate is Yucca Valley Republican Women Federated President, Margo Sturges, Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce President David Eckenberg, YVCOC Director Megan Wilson and YVCOC Ambassador Bob Connors. As well as their members, supporters, and republicans. Their office is located at Ideal Mall, 56659 29 Palms Highway, Suite F, in Yucca Valley, California. The office will be open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays from 10am to 4pm, on Fridays from 10am to 6pm and on Saturdays from 11am to 2 pm. For more information call Headquarters at: (760) 680-6183 or (760) 713-0385 or visit their website: www.yuccavalleyrepublicans.org
7-31-2010
The Boys and Girls Club of the Hi-Desert Thrift Store celebrates their Grand Opening with a Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting. Present to help Thrift Store Manager Joan Haynes cut the ribbon is Kari Grimes Boys and Girls Club Executive Director, John Babrowski Boys and Girls Club President, Cynthia Kraemer 1st VP, Vickie Bridenstine 2nd VP Jill Akalski Board Member, Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce President David Eckenberg, YV Chamber Ambassadors Norma Mackie, Wayne Darnell and Sara Hutson as well as Aimee Davis Thrift Store Assistant Manager, Miss Ruth Durrant Boys and Girls Club volunteer, helpers, friends and shoppers. The Boys and Girls Club of the Hi-Desert Thrift Store is located at 7333 Apache Trail, Yucca Valley.
7-31-2010
Candy Cravings celebrates their Grand Opening with a Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting. Present to help owner Cindi Swank cut the ribbon is Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce President David Eckenberg, YV Chamber Ambassadors Norma Mackie, Wayne Darnell and Sara Hutson as well as her family, employees, friends and shoppers. Candy Cravings is located at 55836 29 Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley. Go see them or call (760) 365-5545 for more information. You may also contact them via email at candy.cravings@yhaoo.com.
7-8-10
The Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce helps Raj Idnani, President of Travelodge Inn & Suites with their Grand Opening and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony. Also present are Vijay Idnani, his Executive Vice President, Ravi Godhwani, his Vice President as well as Mr. Rui Barros, President of Travelodge worldwide, Yucca Valley Town Mayor, Mr. Chad Mayes, Town Councilmen Frank Luckino, Bill Neeb, George Huntington and Councilwoman Lori Herbel, Hi-Desert Water Board President Sarann Graham. As well as Dave Eckenberg, President of the Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce, Mike "Grumpy Kelliher, Past-President, Donna Jean Director, YV Chamber Ambassador Norma Mackey, as well as employees, guests, friends and visitors. Travelodge Inn & Suites is located at 54850 Twenty-nine Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley, CA 92284. They invite you to come by and see their newly renovated facility. Stop by, call them at (760) 365-3311, email them at traveloddge75@gmail.com or visit www.yuccasuites.com
6-30-2010
The Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce helps Morongo Basin Senior Support Center celebrate with a Ribbon Cutting. In attendance are MBSSC Board Directors, John Yonushonis – President, Jackie Underwood, Bert Friesen along with Yucca Valley Chamber Ambassadors Norma Mackie and Marilyn Campbell, Miss Yucca Valley Janice Parke and First Princess Abigail Lombardo as well as friends. You can stop by and see them at 57121 Sunnyslope Drive, Yucca Valley CA 92284, or contact them at Phone: 760-365-9661, Fax: 760-994-1337, www.mbssc.org.
6-19-2010
Chemically Dependent Salon celebrates their Grand Opening with a Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting. Present to help owners Kristing and Manuel Beltran cut the ribbon are their beauticians, friends, family and clients. Chemically Dependent Salon is located at 55198 29 Palms Hwy, #3, Yucca Valley. Go see them or call (760) 369-3683 for more information. You may also visit their website at www.chemicallydependentsalon.com
or email chemicallydependentsalon@yahoo.com.
6-19-2010
Natural Health Center has a Ribbon Cutting. In Attendance are: Dr. Chuck Greenwood, D.C. and Elizabeth Bird, C.B.T. co-founders, YV Chamber Ambassador Sara Hutson as well as Teri Trent, L.N.T. and Kathy Cumplido, C.M.T. massage therapists, friends and neighbors. For more information on the Natural Health Center stop by and see them at 56244 Papago Trail #5, Yucca Valley, CA 92286 or call (760) 490-8596 or visit their webpage at www.NHC4U.com.
6-15-2010
The Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce help Loucinda Cox and Holly Griffin owners of Elite Cosmetology School hold a Ribbon Cutting celebrating their being awarded the National Accreditation Cosmetology Arts and Science (NACCAS) accreditation. In attendance are David Eckenberg, Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce President Elect, along with Yucca Valley Chamber Ambassador: Robin Dalton as well as students, family, friends and associates. Elite Cosmetology School is located at 56300 29 Palms Hwy., Yucca Valley. You can stop by and see them or contact them at (760) 365-9700 or visit their website www.elite-cosmetology-school.com.
6-9-10
The Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce helps Cynthia Kraemer of Windermere Real Estate - YV celebrate their move with a Ribbon Cutting. In attendance are Mike "Grumpy" Kelliher, Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce President and David Eckenberg President Elect, along with Yucca Valley Chamber Ambassadors: Christina Gibson, Bob Connors and Norma Mackie as well as family, friends, associates and Chamber members. Windermere Real Estate is located at 55491 29 Palms Hwy., Yucca Valley. You can stop by and see them or contact them at (760) 365-1988 or by email at www.WindermereYuccaValley.com.
6-9-10
Lori Herbel's Certified Farmers Market, Yucca Valley celebrates their Grand Opening with a Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting. Present to help owner Lori Herbel cut the ribbon are Sarann Graham, Hi-Desert Water Board President, Yucca Valley Chamber President Mike "Grumpy" Kelliher, and David Eckenberg President Elect, along with Yucca Valley Chamber Ambassadors: Christina Gibson, Bob Connors and Norma Mackie with Yucca Valley Chamber Members, friends, family and shoppers. Lori Herbel's Certified Farmers Market, Yucca Valley is located in the Sears parking lot on Wednesdays. Go see them or call (760) 228-3334 for more information. You may also email: LoriHerbel@aol.com.
5-29-2010
Games 4 U celebrates their participation at the 60th Annual Grubstake Days Home, Garden & Craft show with a Ribbon Cutting. Present are Vickie and Terry Bridenstine, owners, as well as Chamber Director Donna Jean and Ambassador Sara Hutson. For more information about Games 4 U call them at (760) 799-7359 or (760) 524-7076 or email: bridenstine@msn.com.
5-29-2010
Scotty's Sauces celebrate their participation at the 60th Annual Grubstake Days Home, Garden & Craft show with a Ribbon Cutting. Present are Sarann and Gregory Graham, owners as well as Chamber Director Donna Jean and Ambassador Sara Hutson. For more information about Scotty's Sauces go see them at 55635 29 Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley, CA 92284 or phone them at (760) 365-1970 or (760) 793-1035 or email: aprilfarms@roadrunner.com.
5-29-2010
Art by SE James celebrates their participation at the 60th Annual Grubstake Days Home, Garden & Craft show with a Ribbon Cutting. Present are Shirley James, artist and owner as well as Chamber Directors James Lawless and Donna Jean and Ambassador Sara Hutson. For more information about Art by SEJames go see Shirley James at 7685 Valley Vista, Yucca Valley, CA 92284 or call her at (760) 365-6769 Phone, or email: sejamesartist@msn.com you may also visit www.sejamesartist.com.
5-13-2010
Precision Realty & Rentals celebrate their move with a Ribbon Cutting. In Attendance are: Loucinda Ablin, President, with Chamber ambassador Robin Dalton as well as friends and associates. Precision Realty & Rentals is located at 57533 29 Palms Highway, Suite 7, Yucca Valley, CA 92284. For more information about Precision Realty & Rentals please contact them at (760) 365-7767 or stop into to see them. They May also be reached at Lablin@PrecisionProp.us or visit www.PrecisionProp.us.
5-11-2010
The Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce helps Cindy Melland, owner of Valley Independant Printing celebrate their move with a Ribbon Cutting. In attendance are Chad Mayes, Mayor of Yucca Valley, Frank Luckino, Town Council Member, Sarann Graham, Hi-Desert Water Board President, Mike "Grumpy" Kelliher, Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce President, Raj Idnani, Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce Board Director along with Yucca Valley Chamber Ambassadors: Wanda Stadum and Norma Mackie as well as employees and friends. VIP is located in the Hi-Desert Star office at 56445 29 Palms Hwy., Yucca Valley. You can stop by and see them or contact them at (760) 365-6967 or by email at vipcindy@thegrid.net.
3-17-2010
Sheric Real Estate / Property Management celebrate their opening with a Ribbon Cutting. In Attendance are: Sheri Williams, Broker/Owner, with Chamber ambassadors Wayne Darnell, Norma Mackie and Robin Dalton as well as friends and associates. Sheric Real Estate is located at 56155 29 Palms Highway, Suite B, Yucca Valley, CA 92284. For more information about Sheric Real Estate please contact them at (760) 365-0800.
3-15-2010
Yucca Valley Republican Women Federated have a Ribbon Cutting. In Attendance are: Margo Sturges, President of the Yucca Valley Republican Women Federated, Yucca Valley Town Council Meber Lori Herbel, Dave Eckenberg, President Elect of the Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce, Jennifer Collins, Past President of the YV Chamber, Norma Mackie, YV Chamber Ambassador and a host of the Republican Women. For more information on the Yucca Valley Republican Women Federated write to them at P.O. Box 1194, Yucca Valley, CA 92286 or call President Margo Sturges at (760) 832-0984.
2-18-2010
The Cutting Edge celebrates with a Ribbon Cutting. In Attendance are: Kaycee Hancock, The Cutting Edge Owner, Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce President Mike "Grumpy" Kelliher, President Elect David Eckenberg along with Chamber ambassadors Wayne Darnell, Christina Roberts as well as friends and the fabelous ladies of The Cutting Edge. The Cutting Edge is located at 57205 29 Palms Highway, Suite A, Yucca Valley, CA 92284. For more information about the Cutting Edge please contact them at (760) 365-2165 or Cuttingedge_13@yahoo.com.

The Travelodge Inn & Suites formerly the Yucca Valley Inn and Suites was excited to have a Ribbon Cutting and their ground breaking at their hotel. They also had a short ceremony with city fathers to say a few words. Those present had lunch there and walked thru a couple of their open rooms and the newly renovated pool. Present for this event were Raj Idnani, President of Marketing for the Yucca Valley Inn and Suties, Yucca Valley Town Mayor Chad Mayes, Town Councel Members Frank Luckino, George Huntington and Lori Herbel. Hi-Desert Water District Board Director Sarann Graham, Yucca Valley Chamber President Mike "Grumpy" Kelliher, YV Chamber Board Director Donna Jean, Chamber Ambassadors: Bob Connors, Robin Dalton, Mike Burt as well as various firends, family and employees of the Travelodge Inn & Suites located at 7500 Camino Del Cielo, Yucca Valley. For more information on the Travelodge Inn & Suites please call (760) 365-33311, e-mail them at orangecountyhome@cox.net or go to www.yuccasuites.com.

The Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce is present for Walmart's grand re-opening. To help celebrate is Walmart store manager Dolores Vasquez along with Mike "Grumpy" Kelliher, Yucca Valley Chamber President, Chamber Board members David Eckenberg, Megan Nielsen and Chamber Ambassador Norma Mackie. Also present were many Walmart friends, employees and staff. For more information about Walmart visit them at 57980 - 29 Palms Highway, Yucca Valley or call (760) 365-7750.

The Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce helps the Route 62 Cruisers Car Club celebrate their annual car show with a Ribbon Cutting. In attendance are left to right, Jack Dick, Club President Russell Utz, Sandy Laufer, Sammy Gibbons, and Sandy Teresa. Also in attendance is Orv Hunter ambassador with the Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce and many participants and guests at the car show. For more information about the Route 62 Cruisers Car Club please contact Russ Utz at (760) 369-2451.

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