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Overcoming, Surviving, and Thriving into 2008 and Beyond |
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-1/2-/2007
With road closures, forest closures and even a lake closure during the recent fires, Big Bear is affected in devastating ways even though the fire didn’t burn any of our homes or businesses. We see it in the lack of cars on the roads, shoppers in the stores, or even walkers on the Bike Path. Closures are bad for business and the Chamber of Commerce understands that such crises put a crunch on everyone’s wallets, especially when gas prices, groceries, and utility bills are high.
In response to this difficult situation the Big Bear Chamber of Commerce has done the following things to respond.
1) Work with our district representatives at the State and County levels to lobby for additional funds to help keep Highway 18 and 330 open.
2) Work with the U.S. Small Business Administration and F.E.M.A. to promote and advertise the loans available for fire victims, including the Economic Injury Loan. (Information on such loans is in this Newsletter.)
3) Work with the other mountain chambers and the Big Bear Lake Resort Association to hold a joint press conference with Governor Schwarzenegger to publicize that Big Bear and the other mountain communities are open for business and recreation. This conference was held on November 7th, 2007 at the Lake Arrowhead Village.
4) Continue to lead the Regional Traffic Advisory Committee (RTAC) that works with CalTrans, U.S. Forest Service, Big Bear Mountain Resorts, MARTA, Big Bear Lake Resort Association, CHP, and the local Sheriff’s Department to keep the roads open, safe and well advertised. In such meetings the Chamber is able to voice our members concerns such as the “forest closed” signs on Highway 38 during the fire. Through RTAC the Chamber is able to ensure the next time (which hopefully there isn’t one) any signs on the roads read “businesses open during forest closure” or something similar.
5) Lastly, the Chamber of Commerce is working to create a “Shop Big Bear” campaign that will be launched the first of January. Such campaigns, though they don’t solve the problem, help to ease it. The Chamber encourages all local residents and second home owners to shop local wherever possible and keep the money in Big Bear, especially during these difficult times. Those that live here should also shop here. That is our opinion, because no where else can you “Shop at the Top.” (Please see page two for entry information into our “name that slogan” contest.)
The Chamber of Commerce takes the current situation very seriously because we recognize the difficulties and stresses it puts on both the health of your business and your family. We are working hard to ensure that we overcome the recent fires as quickly as possible and hope that all of our members take advantage of us by getting the information and resources they need to stay in business. Together we keep Big Bear in business, and the Chamber is doing all we can to make sure it stays that way.
Sara Russ
Executive Director |
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 What You Need To Know Before You Visit The Mountains This Winter
-1/2-/2007
San Bernardino County – The snow is here and driving in the winter terrain can be challenging. Caltrans, California Highway Patrol (CHP), U.S. Forest Service, San Bernardino ... [more...]
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ChamberMaids Afternoon Tea
-0/9-/2007
ChamberMaids Afternoon Tea September 19, 2007, Noon – 2pm
This years ChamberMaids Afternoon Tea will be held in the white tent Marina Resort 40770 Lakeview Drive, Big Bear ... [more...]
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Sara Russ Hired as the New Executive Director of the Big Bear Chamber of Commerce
-0/9-/2007
NEW POSITION FOR A LOCAL FACE
Sara Russ Hired as the New Executive Director of the Big Bear Chamber of Commerce
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The Big Bear Chamber needs your help
-0/8-/2007
We are looking for interested business owners who are willing to become involved with one of the following sub-committees. If you feel that you can contribute your time and ... [more...]
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Big Bear Chamber of Commerce Annual Installation Dinner & Awards
-0/6-/2007
San Bernardino County Supervisor Dennis Hansberger swears in new Board at the Big Bear Chamber of Commerce Installation Dinner on June 19th 2007.
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Position Available
-0/4-/2007
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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Networking After Hours
-0/4-/2007
Increase your professional network, and have some fun by attending the Chamber's Networking After Hours. Networking After Hours will be held the second Tuesday of March, ... [more...]
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Backup your data
-0/2-/2007
Axiom #1 of Business:
“There are only two kinds of businesses:
Those who have lost data, and those who are about to lose data.”
Why Backup?
1. Do you ... [more...]
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Fantasy Auction & Fabulous Food Fair
-0/1-/2007
Fantasy Auction & Fabulous Food Fair
Dressed For 60 Years of Chamber Success
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Healthy Start Family Fun Night!
-0/9-/2006
It's the biggest event that Healthy Start sponsors! A community event where local and government agencies and service organizations provide free food, fun and resources for ... [more...]
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Big Bear Not Threatened by Fire
-0/7-/2006
While residents and visitors in Big Bear can see the massive cloud of smoke in the eastern horizon, the fire is not a threat to Big Bear. All roads into and out of Big Bear are ... [more...]
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 Northwoods Resort Wins Spruce Up For Spring Sweepstakes
-0/6-/2006
Jerri Boone, Chamber Executive Director, presents Lynne Baker, Northwoods Resort General Manager, with a $500 check for winning the Annual Spruce Up For Spring Sweepstakes. Jeff ... [more...]
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Big Bear Chamber of Commerce Annual Installation Dinner & Meeting
-0/6-/2006
The Big Bear Chamber of Commerce presents its Annual Installation Dinner & Meeting on Tuesday, June 20th, 2006, at Northwoods Resort, 40650 Village Dr. in Big Bear Lake, with ... [more...]
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 Road Conditions & Closures
-0/3-/2006
Big Bear has received plenty of snow recently to allow all types of great outdoor activities such as skiing, snowboarding, snow shoeing, cross country skiing, tubing, and sledding ... [more...]
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Big Bear is Getting Tons of Snow!
-0/3-/2006
Winter has finally hit Big Bear with lots of white stuff and cold temperatures. As of Friday at 4:00p.m. we have received approximately eight inches of snow.
There is ... [more...]
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 Chamber’s Fantasy Auction & Fabulous Food Fair
was a Huge Success
-0/2-/2006
Wow! What an amazing night! For those of you who did not attend out 16th Annual Fantasy Auction & Fabulous Food Fair, you missed out.
This year’s theme was ... [more...]
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 16th Annual Fantasy Auction & Masquerade Ball
-1/2-/2005
The Big Bear Chamber of Commerce would like to invite you to attend our 16th Annual Fantasy Auction & Fabulous Food Fair on Sunday, February 12, 2006. As you know this is the ... [more...]
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 Celebrate New Year’s in Style at one of Big Bear’s Hot Spots
-1/2-/2005
New Year’s Eve is a time to get dressed up and have a night out on the town. Luckily for visitors and locals alike, Big Bear has many places to make bringing in the New Year a ... [more...]
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 The Place to be for Christmas
-1/2-/2005
If you are looking for a little Christmas spirit, you don’t need to look any further than the Big Bear Valley. On the weekends, you will find Santa and Mrs. Claus in good ... [more...]
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 COME SKI AND BOARD IN BIG BEAR!
-1/2-/2005
The countdown to opening day at Bear Mountain is on with only a few hours until skiers and snowboarders will be making turns, sessioning an abundance of jibs and having fun at the ... [more...]
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 Sponsors Needed for Fantasy Auction
-1/1-/2005
The upcoming 16th Annual Fantasy Auction, scheduled February 12, 2006, is revving up to be our best event yet. The theme is “Masquerade Ball” and will be a black-tie optional ... [more...]
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 Big Bear Has Snow!!!
-1/1-/2005
It may be summer weather in the cities, but winter has definately returned to Big Bear Lake's two snowplay areas, each of which is set to open for inner tubing on Friday, ... [more...]
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