Music Time with CCAV
05/02/2023
04:30 PM - 05:30 PM PST
The Children's Center of the Antelope Valley
45111 Fern Avenue
Lancaster, CA 93534

Time Management - An AV Chambers Lunch & Learn
05/04/2023
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM PST
Antelope Valley Chambers of Commerce
554 W. Lancaster Blvd
Lancaster, CA 93534

Palmdale Regional NICU and OB-ED Grand Opening
05/04/2023
03:00 PM - 05:00 PM PST
Palmdale Regional Medical Center
38600 Medical Center Dr
Palmdale, CA 93551

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta 2023
05/05/2023
05:00 PM - 10:00 PM PST
Antelope Valley Country Club
39800 Country Club Dr
Palmdale, CA 93551

57th Semi-Annual Flea Market
05/07/2023
07:00 AM - 03:00 PM PST
Palmdale High School
2137 E Avenue R
Palmdale, CA 93550

Music Time with CCAV
05/09/2023
04:30 PM - 05:30 PM PST
The Children's Center of the Antelope Valley
45111 Fern Avenue
Lancaster, CA 93534

Monthly Chamber Luncheon - Work Ethics Scholarship
05/10/2023
11:30 AM - 01:00 PM PST
Hellenic Center
43404 30th St W
Lancaster, CA 93536

Banking Accounts & Credit Cards: Are You Secure?
05/10/2023
06:00 PM - 07:30 PM PST
Creative Bytes Design
1043 W Avenue M4 Ste B
Palmdale, CA 93551

New Member Orientation
05/12/2023
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM PST
Antelope Valley Chambers of Commerce
554 W. Lancaster Blvd
Lancaster, CA 93534

MomsHouse Remember Garden
05/13/2023
11:30 AM - 01:30 PM PST
Lancaster Community Center
44611 Yucca Avenue
Lancaster, CA 93534

Just The Little Things Boutique Grand Opening
05/13/2023
12:00 PM - 04:00 PM PST
Just The Little Things Boutique
1233 W Rancho Vista Blvd
Palmdale, CA 93551

Grand Canyon University - Chamber Office Hours
05/16/2023
02:00 PM - 04:00 PM PST
Antelope Valley Chambers of Commerce
554 W. Lancaster Blvd
Lancaster, CA 93534

Music Time with CCAV
05/16/2023
04:30 PM - 05:30 PM PST
The Children's Center of the Antelope Valley
45111 Fern Avenue
Lancaster, CA 93534

King Trivia Pub Quiz
05/16/2023- 05/13/2025
06:30 PM - 08:30 PM PST
Local Craft Beer Underground Bowling
706 W Lancaster Blvd 102
Lancaster, CA 93534

Reverse Happy Hour
05/16/2023- 08/31/2023
11:00 AM - 05:00 PM PST
Local Craft Beer Underground Bowling
706 W Lancaster Blvd
Lancaster, CA 93534

King Trivia Survey Slam
05/17/2023- 05/15/2024
06:30 PM - 08:30 PM PST
Local Craft Beer Underground Bowling
706 W Lancaster Blvd
Lancaster, CA 93534

Free breakfast for Veterans
05/19/2023
08:00 AM - 10:00 AM PST
The Havens Antelope Valley
43051 15th St W
Lancaster, CA 93534

Two Player Tournament
05/22/2023- 10/30/2023
06:00 PM - 10:00 PM PST
Local Craft Beer Underground Bowling
706 W Lancaster Blvd
Lancaster, CA 93534

Music Time with CCAV
05/23/2023
04:30 PM - 05:30 PM PST
The Children's Center of the Antelope Valley
45111 Fern Avenue
Lancaster, CA 93534

Aerospace Mixer
05/23/2023
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM PST
DoubleTree Palmdale
300 W Palmdale Blvd
Palmdale, CA 93550

Ambassador of the AV Chambers Meeting
05/24/2023
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM PST
Antelope Valley Chambers of Commerce
554 W. Lancaster Blvd
Lancaster, CA 93534

2023 Employment Law Update
05/24/2023
09:30 AM - 12:00 PM PST
Fairfield Hotel
1052 W Avenue )8
Palmdale, CA 93551

Business 4 Breakfast - Sponsored by Child Care Resource Center
05/25/2023
07:00 AM - 08:30 AM PST
Hilton Garden Inn
1309 W Rancho Vista Blvd
Palmdale, CA 93551

Roaring 20's Speak-Easy
05/26/2023
06:30 PM - 09:00 PM PST
Prestige Assisted Living
43454 30th Street West
Lancaster, CA 93536

Public Speaking Workshop
05/27/2023
10:00 AM - 02:00 PM PST
ServoPro Palmdale North
654 E Rancho Vista Blvd Ste H
Palmdale, Ca 93550

Music Time with CCAV
05/30/2023
04:30 PM - 05:30 PM PST
The Children's Center of the Antelope Valley
45111 Fern Avenue
Lancaster, CA 93534

MHALA 35 Year Celebration
05/31/2023
04:30 PM - 07:00 PM PST
MHALA Lancaster
506 W Jackman St
Lancaster, CA 93534

Community Development Center USA
David Harris
Website
dharris@cdcusa.org
Join Date: 04/11/2023

Good Society Club
Shannon Quigley
Website
hey@goodsocietyclub.com
Join Date: 04/11/2023

Beverly & Company
Jasmin Casillas
jasminsellsAV1@gmail.com
Join Date: 04/12/2023

Bug Patrol Inc
Mario Amara
Website
bugpatrol@msn.com
Join Date: 04/13/2023

Dzata Media
Aaron Wheeler
Website
create@dzatamedia.com
Join Date: 04/17/2023

Local Craft Beer
Katie Southworth
Website
katie@localcraftbeer.net
Join Date: 04/24/2023

ExP Realty Team Hartley
Kirk Hartley
Website
Kirk.hartley@exprealty.com
Join Date: 04/27/2023
 

Bartz Altadona Community Health Center
Keller Williams Realty A.V. - Janet Buckley
Janet Buckley
janetbuckleyrealtor@gmail.com
Member Since: 03/16/2022
Renewed On: 04/11/2023

Walmart Neighborhood Market
Myan Cherney
Website
mbc003o.s05689.us@wal-mart.com
Member Since: 05/01/2015
Renewed On: 04/17/2023

Rancho Village
Diane Davis
Website
diane.davis@atriaretirement.com
Member Since: 03/21/2022
Renewed On: 04/05/2023

Derryberry & Associates, LLP
R. Steven Derryberry
Website
steven@derryberrylawyers.com
Member Since: 03/12/2009
Renewed On: 04/20/2023

Texas Cattle Company
Andrew Diaz
Website
Chef.Drew@stillwatersfs.com
Member Since: 01/20/2022
Renewed On: 04/05/2023

Grand Canyon University
Christopher Flowers
Website
Christopher.Flowers@gcu.edu
Member Since: 01/24/2018
Renewed On: 04/14/2023

Luxe Derm Aesthetics
Laura Gracia
Website
luxederm17@gmail.com
Member Since: 03/31/2022
Renewed On: 04/05/2023

Residence Inn Lancaster
Salena Guevara
Website
lwade@midashospitality.com
Member Since: 03/21/2022
Renewed On: 04/03/2023

Sol Plaza Boutique Mall
Marshall Keyes
Website
GM@SolPlazaMall.com
Member Since: 01/01/2013
Renewed On: 04/30/2023

Lenton Company, Inc
Robert Lenton
Website
robert@lentoncompany.com
Member Since: 02/01/1993
Renewed On: 04/10/2023

IBEW/NECA LMCC
Kathy MacLaren
Website
maclaren@la-ibew-neca.com
Member Since: 03/05/2015
Renewed On: 04/13/2023

TownePlace Suites
Michelle Manning
Website
michellem@intermountainhotels.com
Member Since: 02/12/2014
Renewed On: 04/24/2023

Bilingual Learning Center
Leidy Milla Bernasconi
Website
srabernasconi@gmail.com
Member Since: 03/29/2022
Renewed On: 04/25/2023

Desert Haven Enterprises, Inc
Jenni Moran
Website
Member Since: 02/01/1991
Renewed On: 04/03/2023

US Pole Company
Accounts Payable
Website
barbarab@usaltg.com
Member Since: 03/22/2002
Renewed On: 04/10/2023

Element by Westin
Erika Redmond
Website
erika.redmond@aimbridge.com
Member Since: 03/17/2020
Renewed On: 04/20/2023

Z Axis Images
Dave Saltman
Website
dave@zaxisimages.com
Member Since: 10/31/2019
Renewed On: 04/05/2023

Ventura Graphix
Jorge Ventura
Website
jorge@venturagraphix.com
Member Since: 04/01/2015
Renewed On: 04/01/2023

Neighborhood Legal Services of L.A County
Lambreni Waddell
Website
lambreniwaddell@nlsla.org
Member Since: 01/01/2017
Renewed On: 04/17/2023

Traditions Health
Brandi Wheeler
Website
bwheeler@procarenet.com
Member Since: 03/22/2002
Renewed On: 04/05/2023
 

Greetings Fellow Members,

The 57^th Semi-Annual Flea Market is finally here!  I'd like to give a big thank you to those Vending, Volunteering, or otherwise helping in some capacity to pull off this great event.  If you aren't officially involved with the Flea Market, I hope you'll come to join us on Sunday, May 7th, 7am-3pm at Palmdale High School (2137 E Avenue R).  This event is not only a fun resource for our community, but it is also a critical fundraiser for our Chambers, I hope to see you there.

I'd like to share my appreciation for all of the collaboration I've gotten to witness firsthand.  The Antelope Valley is home to so many diverse groups and special interests that it really takes us all to work together to ensure the needs of our community are met.  A big thank you to all of our local Chambers, Non-profits, Businesses, and Cities that have been stepping up to bolster our community.     

Cheers!
Brian Avery
Chairman of the Board
2022-23
 

Join us for our Monthly Chamber Luncheon as we honor our Work Ethics Scholarship winners!
When: Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Where: Hellenic Center
43404 30th St W Lancaster CA 93536
What Time: 11:30am to 1:00pm

Register Ahead:
avchambers.org
 

The 57th Semi-Annual Flea Market has a new location! Vendor Applications opened on January 6, 2023. Go to our website to apply now! Space will be limited this year. Hope to see you there!!
Get your application here:
avchambers.org/flea
 

How to retain employees: Everything you need to know to get with the times
 

Eeny, meeny, miny, moe… engage your employees or watch them go.

Okay, that’s an oversimplification of how things work… but you get the point. You’d never leave employee retention to chance and risk losing your star talent, would you?

With talent shortages, shifting work realities, and new employee mindsets, it’s important to keep up with the times and find fresh new ways to keep employees engaged and on board for good (or at least for a long while). Doing so won’t just make your organization a better place to work, but it’ll also make it run more successfully.

 

Ready to get started? Read on to understand what employees really want at work and uncover our data-backed employee retention strategies.
 

Understanding the current labor market trends

The labor market has shifted significantly over the last couple of years with the onset of the pandemic, the introduction of a new working generation, and rapid development across industries. We’ve seen the economy, working norms, and daily life change drastically. And it’s impacting the way the average person views work.

 

As people leaders, it’s vital to understand what these shifts mean and how they affect the modern workforce. Once you know where things stand, creating strategies that keep people on board and engaged at work becomes more straightforward.
 

Trend #1: We’re in a period of economic uncertainty

In the last year, talks of a looming recession have been on every economist’s lips. We’ve also seen inflation rapidly increase after a decade of experiencing rates consistently hovering around 1-3% in the United States.

Why does this matter in the labor market? Stressful economic environments and periods of uncertainty make both organizations and employees act in ways they normally wouldn’t. On the organizational front, we’ve seen rapid hiring sprees followed by mass layoffs (especially in the world of tech). On the flip side, employees are seeking new opportunities with better compensation because of rising inflation rates, further contributing to the growing Great Resignation. 

Seriously! Research by the Adecco Group found that nearly half of employees say they’re more likely to look for a new job with a higher salary because of inflation.
 

Read more here:

How to Retain Employees

 

 

 

We had a great time having some Trash Talk with Waste Management yesterday. Thank you so much, Ashley Cortes, for the exciting and interactive learning experience!!
As always, it was great to see everyone, and we are looking forward to having you all at the Business 4 Breakfast on April 27th.
   

Podcasts are a great way to feature your local business! Please feel free to email us at admin@avchambers.org or give us a call at 661-948-4518 for more information. Listen to our newest episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or on other podcast platforms.

Congratulations to Nothing Bundt Cakes on your Grand Opening and Ribbon-cutting today. We are excited to have such an amazing dessert shop in the Antelope Valley and look forward to your many years of success!!!

Congratulations to the Doubletree by Hilton on your Ribbon-cutting!!! It's such a beautiful hotel with a great future in Palmdale! We look forward to seeing all of the amazing events and growth in your future.

Congratulations to Assemblymember Juan Carrillo on your Grand Opening and Ribbon-cutting today. We look forward to the changes you will bring to the community and look forward to your many years of success.

Thank you to everyone who came out last night to show support at the AV Super Mixer to all of our chambers, AV Chambers, AV Hispanic Chamber, and the Quartz Hill Chamber. We value our members and sponsors and thank you all for the continued support!
Thank you Assemblymember Tom Lackey for coming out to support our Unity.

Looking for more ways to share your business with the community? We invite you to join the Chamber's "Member-to-Member" private group on Facebook where you will be able to post about your business, your events, and your services. You will also get to see other community businesses and their posts. This is a great opportunity to showcase your business while increasing your social media presence.

Please follow us on Instagram as well so you do not miss out on upcoming events and opportunities to get involved in your community. @avchambersofcommerce

Also, check us out on TikTok @avchambers!