2009 Business Expo & $10,000 Jackpot A Hit!
PREMIERE ANNUAL BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS EXPO A SUCCESS
Sold-out annual signature Chamber event drew large crowds
Thank you to all of this year’s Expo exhibitors and for joining us for our 2009 Annual Business Expo & $10,000 Jackpot Drawing on Wednesday, September 23, 2009, at the DoubleTree Los Angeles/Commerce Hotel. We would like to extend special thanks to our Expo venue and fellow Chamber member, the DoubleTree Los Angeles/Commerce Hotel who helped make the event a great success. We truly hope you consider their newly renovated facilities for your future business needs or even a visit for breakfast, lunch and/or dinner. Visit them soon and let’em know we referred you!
A big Shout Out to the Citadel Outlets for their assistance in promoting our Annual Business Expo and $10,000 Jackpot Drawing to our greater Commerce community!
As we’ve said before, participation in events like this will enhance your overall benefit of Chamber Membership!
See our list of 2009 Expo exhibitors below!
Themed “Pirate Buccaneer Business Bash,” the Commerce Industrial Council Chamber of Commerce’s 2009 Annual Business Expo & $10,000 Jackpot Drawing, combined only for 2009, expanded its participant base that included small businesses, minority and woman-owned businesses, public agencies, banks, business advisors, and non-profit organizations. The close to 400 distinguished guests and participants also got to experience the “Taste of Commerce,” which featured the best-of-the-best of local restaurants, hotels, and caterers in the region showcasing their wondrous displays of cuisine.
The Annual Business Expo provides businesses with opportunities to exhibit their products and services, and allows for one-on-one networking where attendees can have exclusive face-time with prospective customers.
2009 Annual Business Expo Exhibitors
- AFLAC
- Accountemps/OfficeTeam
- Ajilon Office and Finance
- American BankCard Alliance
- Anthony Sykes & Company
- Cali-Fame of Los Angeles
- Care Dental
- Catering by Herach & Ara
- Certified Federal Credit Union
- CHARO Community Development Corp.
- Citadel Outlets
- City of Commerce’s Public Information Office
- City of Commerce’s City Library Department - Sponsored by Datapage Inc.
- Commerce Casino
- Commerce Evening Lions Club - Sponsored by Exide Technologies
- Copynet Office Solutions Inc.
- Crowne Plaza Hotel at the Commerce Casino
- Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles/Commerce
- Downey Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning
- E-Central Credit Union
- El Aviso Magazine
- El Gallito Restaurant
- Embassy Suites Hotel Los Angeles/Downey
- Fresca’s Mexican Grill Restaurant at Citadel Outlets Food Court
- The Garden Spot at Citadel Outlets Food Court
- The Gas Company, A Sempra Energy Utility
- Graphic Electric
- Green Enterprise Movement
- Help The Children
- ILM Staffing
- Immediate Medical Center
- Infiniti Document Management
- Interstate Tire Distributor Inc.
- Ittner Insurance Agency / Farmers Insurance
- L.A. County Fire Department - Sponsored by Rolled Steel Products Corporation
- L.A. County Sheriff’s Department - Sponsored by Rolled Steel Products Corporation
- Magellan Storage
- Mi Cache Mexican Eatery
- New York Life
- Penny Lane - Sponsored by AMB Property Corporation
- Rio Hondo Boys & Girls Club - Sponsored by Gehr Industries
- Rio Hondo Rotary Club of Bell Gardens/Commerce - Sponsored by Prudential Overall Supply Co.
- Roquemore, Pringle & Moore, Inc.
- Royal Roofing
- Ruby’s Diner Deluxe at the Citadel Outlets
- Salvation Army
- Select Staffing
- Southern California Edison Co.
- South Coast Computers
- Stellar Promotional Products
- Steven’s Steak & Seafood House Restaurant
- WestWorks Credit Union
- YMCA Montebello/Commerce - Sponsored by Union Pacific Railroad
- X-IGENT Printing, Inc.
We sincerely appreciate the continued support of all of our repeat expo exhibitors, as well as our new expo exhibitors for 2009, and extend our sincere gratitude to each and every one of them for joining us and showcasing at this year’s marvelous Business Expo.
2009 ANNUAL $10,000 FALL JACKPOT DRAWING
Presented annually by the Commerce Industrial Council Chamber of Commerce, our Annual $10,000 Fall Jackpot Drawing is one of the most popular and well-attended events around.
The Chamber wishes to extended its sincere appreciation to everyone that purchased a ticket, sold tickets on our behalf, and participated in our event. We truly appreciate your cooperation, participation, and enthusiasm. Thank you, again, to everyone that purchased a ticket(s). You all contributed to its success!
We would like to congratulate all of this year’s winners and Ronald Garcia for being this year’s Grand Prize Winner of—$10,000!
LEFT: A surprised and overwhelmed Ron Garcia walks to the stage to claim his $10,000. RIGHT: From left to right are CIC Board President John Pringle of Roquemore, Pringle and Moore, Inc., Ambassador Chairperson Scarlet Timphony, Jackpot Winner Ronald Garcia of Southern California Edison, Chamber Executive Director Eddie D. Tafoya (behind check), and Ambassador Juan Muniz of the City of Commerce.
Below you’ll find a listing of this year’s prizes and winning tickets.
ANNUAL FALL JACKPOT WINNERS - SEPTEMBER 23, 2009
TICKET # and PRIZE
- # 047 - $10,000
- # 127 - Widescreen HDTV Flat-Screen TV
- # 223 - Digital Camera
- # 012 - $200 Cash
- # 085 - $200 Cash
- # 035 - $200 Cash
- # 130 - $200 Cash
- # 246 - $200 Cash
- # 106 - $150 Cash
- # 112 - $150 Cash
- # 057 - $150 Cash
- # 036 - $150 Cash
- # 196 - $150 Cash
Again, congratulations to all the winners, and thank you for supporting our annual event!
VIEW IMAGES FROM OUR EVENT IN THIS SLIDESHOW
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IN-KIND DONATIONS
The Chamber continually seeks donations of items to support our annual signature events. Every item donated is used to bring our events to life by means of decorations at the event, distributed directly to our membership, or to the programs that serve them. We do not re-sell any items.
ABOUT THE ANNUAL FALL JACKPOT DRAWING
The Annual Fall Jackpot Drawing, which is presented annually by the Commerce Industrial Council Chamber of Commerce, is an annual signature event of the Chamber’s coordinated as a jackpot drawing for a chance at $10,000, with additional cash prizes and door prizes.
Here’s how it’s done.
Official jackpot tickets are sold by chamber-authorized sellers and at the chamber at the start of every summer and at our Annual Golf Tournament in July. Only 250 numbered tickets are sold and individuals, entities, and/or groups may purchase a ticket(s) in order to participate in the event, whose theme is “Pirate’s Secret Treasure.” A Chamber Ambassador serves as the event chairperson, with oversight conducted by the chamber staff.
Official tickets are on sale leading up to the event, and at the event until the first one is drawn. Some time after the mixer begins, sales of the jackpot tickets are brought to an end and the tickets are assembled in numerical order by the chamber staff for an official reading of the ticket name and corresponding number in the clear presence of the audience. Soon after, the first ticket is drawn, which is the eventual $10,000 Grand Prize winner, and no one person is allowed to see that ticket, which is placed into an envelope immediately, sealed, and posted on the Chamber’s official Winner’s Board. That person, entity, or group’s name is not revealed or announced until the rest of the tickets have been drawn for all of the cash and raffle prizes. Ticket holders need not be present to win, and all winnings over $600 are reported to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
Proceeds from the Annual Fall Jackpot make it possible for the Chamber to provide “The Progressive Voice for Business.” The Chamber empowers businesses with community and government advocacy, human resource and economic development, and a multitude of relevant business services. We work hard to provide the right tools for economic success.
The annual drawing has plenty of additional cash and fabulous door prizes besides the $10,000. The event also features second and third prizes—a digital camera and a widescreen HDTV flat-screen television, respectively.
Opportunities to win great prizes at the event play a major role in its popularity. These prizes are generously donated by individuals and businesses to ensure a successful event.
You could be our 2010 winner!? Be sure to get your ticket(s) early next year beginning July 2010!
And finally me hearty, did any of you lily-livered, scallywags lose yer patch?
Shiver me timbers! This one be bloody obvious…walk the plank!
ABOUT YOUR CHAMBER
Since 1959, the Commerce Industrial Council, a chamber of commerce, has helped hundreds of businesses take root in the City of Commerce. It has been the voice of business since incorporation of the city in 1960. The Commerce Industrial Council is one of the largest organizations of its kind in the area, and is a voluntary partnership of business and professional people working together to build a healthy economy, and to improve the quality of life in Commerce. Chamber members are comprised of businesses, organizations (non-profit and for-profit), and individuals concerned with the socio-economic climate of the city.
To learn more and join the fastest growing business organization in the greater Los Angeles area, sign-up to become a Chamber member or call (323) 728-7222.