Eleven new members joined the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce in June and seven of them were personally introduced to the Arcadia Chamber Ambassadors Tuesday morning (June 7, 2015) by Personal Ambassadors for the month, Lifetime Ambasador Mary Hansen and Allen Tsay of Waddell & Reed.
The members were introduced following the regular monthly meeting of the volunteer Ambassadors led by Chairman Rich Jones of the San Marino Tribune, at which the group voted to approve the application of Naomi Briones of Embassy Suites Arcadia to join the Ambassadors next month.
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Here are the seven new members we met:
- Tina Means, owner of Creative Candy Designs in Arcadia is a retired police officer with the Pasadena Unified School District Police Department. She recently formed Creative Candy Designs as part of a new path she is taking in life. Tina is able to handle all of your gift basket and special recognition arrangements with ease. She can create just about any basket to suit your needs. From sports recognition to birthdays to special events, let her put together a wonderful, creative candy gift basket that will make anyone smile. Call Tina at 626-590-8188.
- Rodolfo and Marina Ramirez are the owners of Nicomite Termite Control located at 899 W. Foothill Blvd in Mornrovia. They opened the company a couple years ago that specializes in termite fumigation. They offer free inspections and have a professional crew of carpenters that work with them. In answer to questions from Ambassadors, they noted that few people know that termites typically swarm twice a year and that the most aggressive ones can be subterranean ones that can then get into the walls of your house or building. To schedule a free inspection please contact them at 626-358-9555.
- Ken and Marina Joe are the owners of Assisting Hands located at 2500 E. Foothill Blvd. #209 in Pasadena. They have been residents of Arcadia for more than 25 years. Both of them have been in the health care industry for many years and they started this home health care business to focus on seniors to help them remain as independent as possible and stay in their homes. They enrich the lives of clients and bring peace of mind to family members. On a side note, they are also involved with the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) with Ken having served as a past regional commissioner. Call Ken or Marina at 626-389-3033.
- Huili Du was welcomed to the Chamber as well. She has been in the United States for a couple of months. She has been in the wet wipe business for 15 years in China and is bringing her brand to the United States. None of her wet wipes have alcohol. She hopes to continue to expand her business and is very happy to be a member of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce and is looking forward to getting to know everyone in the community. You can reach her at Dr.easy2015@gmail.com
- David Lamb is an independent distributor for AdvoCare. AdvoCare is a premier health and wellness company offering world-class energy, weight-loss, nutrition, and sports performance products. David worked as a police officer (going through the police academy with fellow new Chamber member Tina Means – they reconnected for the first time at the Ambassadors meeting!) and then later in the fire department. He was actually one person away from being on the 1984 Olympics water polo team. David offers a variety of great products as well as weight and nutrition counseling. Whether you need energy replacement after a weight lifting session or just something to give you that little extra spark each day call David. Call David at 626-644-2132.
- Daisy Rivas is the owner of Pro Image Sports, which has been at Westfield Santa Anita mall since 1996 (when it was called Santa Anita Fashion Park). Last month they relocated to a larger location right next to Macy’s on the second floor across from California Pizza Kitchen (a Chamber ribbon-cutting was held later in the day Tuesday). She and her husband Edgar moved to California from New York 23 years ago and then founded the business. Daisy has seven locations in California. Pro Image Sports has been at the forefront of the sports licensed industry for nearly 30 years. They a great selection of sports items from footballs to jerseys! Sadly, Daisy’s husband passed away in April she is carrying on the vision that she and her husband have shared for many years, with the help of her three children. You can reach Pro Image Sports at 626-445-6635.
- Rishi Dhakal is the founder of the non-profit organization Rising Star Foundation located in Arcadia. Rishi has been very active in raising funds to help individuals in Nepal in terms of education, housing, food and medicine. He also has worked to help start and run a community center for immigrants from Nepal here in Southern California. Rishi hopes to make everyone aware of all of the opportunities available to us to help individuals here and abroad. For more information you can reach him at 626-320-2437.
Under Chairman Rich Jones, San Marino Tribune, the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors include immediate past chairperson Sylvia Ramos, Dilbeck Estates; Lifetime Ambassador Don Fandry, resident and representing the Elks Club; Lifetime Ambassador Mary Hansen, resident; Vicki Knight, Century Rooter Services & Plumbing; Ivan Lai, Cruise Planners; Arlynn Robinson, Century 21 Earl, Ltd.; Mark Ramos, Vista Paint; John Sun, Budget Blinds; City Council Member Sho Tay, Arcadia Masonic Lodge; Allen Tsay, Waddell & Reed; Richard Zook, Forest Lawn Memorial Park & Mortuary; Hideaki M. Kuo, Chief Marketing Officer, Gemorie; Sheree Tromblee, Weaver and Associates, and Lauren Worsley, American Cancer Society, Daleth Cortes, Custom Comfort Mattress, Lani Lee, Beauty Culture.
