Chamber Chat: Dec. 23

Three new members welcomed abroad

The Corning Chamber of Commerce welcomes new members: Sweet Suduxion Tattoo, located at 2069 Solano St. in Corning; phone 838-5271; Premier Design's representative, Angela Polanco, phone 838-0528, and Jake's Computer Repair, phone 586-1513.

Spotlight focuses on nails and designs

Blooming Nails, 1920 Solano St., Suite B, is the chamber's business spotlight for the week. Kim Klingerman is owner and operator of the nail salon and has been a member since last year when she opened.

She has been doing nails for 12 years and specializes in custom colored acrylic blends, spa pedicures and manicures. She also displays and sells Premier Designs high fashion jewelry at her salon.

Kim has many years of experience and takes pride in her work.

"After all, my clients are my walking advertisement!" Kim said. She also said that she makes time to attend classes to learn more about the forever growing nail industry.

Kim has two "wonderful boys, 3-year old Garrin and 10-month old Brenten.

"They have brought such joy to my life and are such a great blessing." Kim said.

When asked if there are any future plans for her business she said that she plans to add another nail tech to her salon.

Closed for the holidays

The Chamber office will be closed for the holidays and will re-open Monday, Jan. 4. We wish you all a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year!

Olive industry makes a promising change

According to the California Regional Economic Bulletin - published by the Employment Development Department, (EDD) - "Healthier living and taste for olive oil generate interest for California growers."

National Public Radio reports that California growers planted 7.5 million olive trees over the last 10 years in an effort to compete in the market currently dominated by Spain, Italy, and Greece. California's goals are to streamline the picking and processing of olives to reduce prices and to provide fresher product.

Growers discovered that planting olive trees closer together (in hedgerows) did not affect the yield and facilitated a mechanical harvest.

"There's a promising future ahead for this crop." Says Dan Flynn, head of the Olive Research Center at UC Davis. "With the growth in olive plantings, California could emerge as a world leader in a relatively short period of time. It might take 20 years, but that's how long it took with the other crops."

Special thanks goes to parent club supporters

Cards In Action, CUHS Parents Club would like to thank all of the local restaurants who helped make our "No Dishes for a Week" fundraiser so successful. We had enough donations to draw two winners. Becky Dixon and Deborah McKelvy were our lucky winners this year. Thank you so much for your most appreciated donations!

Volunteers are needed to help with taxes

Community Action is looking for a few good volunteers to help with their volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. They will provide all training, equipment, and materials needed for the program. All they need is you!

Training for volunteers will also include information on the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). You could help them to get back the $1,500,000 in unclaimed EITC in Tehama County! If you are interested or would like more information please contact Lisa Tadlock at 528-4022 or ltadlock@tcdss.org.

Information submitted by Valanne Cardenas, manager of the Corning Chamber of Commerce. Contact her at 824-5550 or corningchamber@sbcglobal.net.