Business briefs: Chamber receives accreditation

The United States Chamber of Commerce has awarded the San Diego North Chamber of Commerce with a 3-Star Accreditation for its sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on the community.

The chamber is the first and only one in the region to be U.S. Chamber accredited and is one of only 13 in California.

“Accreditation validates a chamber as having programs that benefit their local economy and for positively influencing action in their community,” said Raymond P. Towle, the national organization’s executive director of political affairs and federation relations. “We applaud these organizations for advancing the principles of free enterprise.”

In order to receive accreditation, a chamber must meet minimum standards in their operations and programs, including areas of governance, government affairs and technology. This extensive process can often take six to nine months to complete.

“The San Diego North Chamber of Commerce is proud to have been awarded this honor. The chamber remains committed to serving our member investors, our region, and our North County citizens,” said Angelo Damante, chairman of the board. “For us, accreditation validates the accomplishments we have made over the past two years. We look forward to continuing our commitment of building vibrant communities through stronger commerce.”

Schultz joins firm

Pat Schultz, CPA, has announced that she has merged her practice with McLean, Rotherham & Co. in Rancho Bernardo.

Her office has moved to 11717 Bernardo Center Drive, No. 215. Her phone number is 858-487-5751.

Her new firm has been in Rancho Bernardo for 35 years. Three years ago Donald McLean sold his practice to James A. Rotherham, CPA and partners.

Ness promoted

David Ness has been promoted to vice president of sales and marketing for the all the Hawthorne Cat divisions, which are based in Rancho Bernardo.

He recently celebrated his 10-year anniversary with Hawthorne.

Additionally, Hawthorne Power Systems has hired Kirk Fowkes as the new general manager to replace Ness.

Hawthorne Cat is the authorized dealer for Caterpillar construction and power equipment in San Diego, Hawaii, Guam, Saipan and American Samoa.

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Posted by Steve Dreyer on Nov 10 2011. Filed under Business Briefs. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. You can leave a response or trackback to this entry