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Paramount Pool opens June 15
June 2019 • Published monthly by the Paramount Chamber of Commerce (paramountchamber.com) • Serving the community since 1947
Photo by Lorean Bautista
Women in Business & Leadership Luncheon encourages a new generation to ‘dream big’
Brenda Olmos ( far left) moderated the discussion among panelists (left to right) Dr. Ruchi Sareen, Deputy Lina Pimentel, Robin Thorne and Judge Connie Quinones (also see page 8).
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he theme of the Paramount Chamber of Commerce second annual Women in Business and Leadership Luncheon on May 21 was “dreaming big,” and judging from enthusiastic responses from 106 guests—including 35 students from Paramount High School (see below)—the message was received and understood. Weber Metals, represented by Queen Ucheckwe, sponsored the event, which was held at Paramount Progress Park. Brenda Olmos (AppleCare Medical Management) was program moderator. The program consisted of a lively question-and-answer session with a panel of four successful women from very different career paths: Deputy Lina Pimentel of the Los Angeles County Sheriff ’s Department; the Honorable Connie Quinones, Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge; Dr. Ruchi Sareen, Medical Director with AppleCare Medical Management; and Robin Thorne, owner and Chief Executive of CTI Environmental, Inc., an environmental construction and safety consulting firm (see profiles of each on page 8). Tables for the event were sponsored by ACE Clearwater Inc., California Testing & Inspections, the City of Paramount, Marukan USA, SC Fuels, Transcom Telecomunications, Vicky’s Professional Services, Weber Metals (an Otto Fuchs Company). Lunch was provided by Berg Catering. Special thanks go to West Coast Mart Outlet Store for providing the stage furniture for the panel.
jobs. They showed their confidence and how hard they worked to get where they are.” —Daisy Quinones, 10th grade “The luncheon was an amazing experience, because it was filled with a diversity of women who came from different backgrounds and shared their own journeys into business. I’ve gained knowledge, connections, and inspiration from women who are successful in their career paths. Thank you once again. —Raelene Duron, 12th grade “I had fun and got inspired to be a successful woman. Meeting all those beautiful, wonderful women has given me the drive to want to be successful. Additionally, I feel more certain about my future. For example, these women can help with internships, help build my resumé, or just help guide me in the right direction. I’m looking forward to my future, and hopefully one day, I will be one of those women to help guide the next generation.—Tarra King Parker, 11th grade “I felt very inspired and motivated by these wonderful women. It reminded me that I can dream big and follow my dreams.—Karen Rodriguez, 12th grade
student responses to the event: “Hearing how these women overcame many obstacles and have gone through many similar situations brings so much inspiration. This event showed me that through determination, faith, persistence, and hope, we can all be successful in life.” —Pamela Fuentes, 11th grade “I really enjoyed this event and am so glad I was selected to attend. I really enjoyed how all the women who shared their stories work in male-dominated
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE: From the Mayor’s Desk.......................................................3 PEP Talk....................................................................................4 City Council news.................................................................5 Public Safety: Fireworks alert..........................................6 Networking Lunch on May 16..........................................6 Employment opportunities...............................................6 Membership renewals & Calendar of events.............7
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Ribbon-cutting ceremonies............................................10 Newtworking Mixer on June 20.....................................11 Business card directory.....................................................12 Business Corner: Cheapest marketing tips..............13 Zamboni 70th anniversary..............................................14 CTE student projects.........................................................14 CityScape: PEP scholars named...................................15 Chamber Installation & Awards Luncheon.............16