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2018 ANNUAL REPORT CATALYST. CONVENER. CHAMPION.

BREA CHAMBER

OF COMMERCE

BREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Board of Directors of the Brea Chamber of Commerce are at the top of our organizational chart. They are
collectively dedicated to serving our members in order to sustain a strong business community. The 2019 Board
of Directors consists of 23 committed individuals who work to establish the vision, set policies,
and oversee the fiscal health of the Brea Chamber.

Jay Badillo Heidi L. Gallegos 2019 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS (cont.)
Chairman of the Board President / CEO
Jay Badillo Glenn Green
The Brea Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present our 2018 Annual Report. Chairman of the Board White Rhino Marketing

Our report is a compilation of research and data providing insight to Brea’s local economy and the role the Brea Embassy Suites Brea Steve Grushen
Chamber played in encouraging such growth. Nationwide Mutual Insurance
Bill Murray
Throughout 2018, the Brea Chamber fostered a climate of innovation. All business starts with an idea! At the very Finance & Operations Cindy Kao
heart of business is the entrepreneur’s desire to create product lines and services that meet the needs of today’s Edward Jones Investments Accounting Principals, Inc.
consumer.
Ashley Cole Dan Kleinberg
We ignite that creativity by giving our local Brea businesses the support they need to grow and have added value. Housing Brea Improv/Copper Blues
Membership within the Chamber provides opportunities to refine one’s business acumen, develop new skill sets,
connect with other business professionals, as well as provide a platform to create or change existing policies on the New York Life Leslie Lagua
local, state, or national level. Hines
Eric Padilla
We inspire our existing businesses to be futuristic, expand their client base, and create employment opportunities Marketing and Communications Mark McGee
for local graduates. The Chamber provides necessary information to allow businesses to change in an expedient Republic Services
fashion. Resources abound at the Chamber. Your success is our success. Palatable Promotions
James McGrade
Since 1913 at Olsen’s Café, the Brea Chamber of Commerce has been operating as a service to our business Matt Denburg Healthcare Property Advisors
members to help them innovate, ignite, and inspire. Products and services may be different from 1913, but the Membership
principles of doing business have not. Strong communities support the thinkers, dreamers, and creators in business. Schooley Mitchell Renita Mollman
Your Chamber remains as the organization whose sole purpose is to support business. Burns and McDonnell
Kevin Caulson
Join us as we continue in this journey of entrepreneurial exchange of growth and opportunity in Brea. Economic Development Vern Meurer
Brea Mall/ Simon Property Group Con-Tech Plastics

John Koos Charlie Pittman
Immediate Past Chair Beckman Coulter, Inc

Core Development Rick Shiba
Total Wine and More
2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mary Ann Railey
Michael Becher PIH Health
Miller Giangrande LLP
Jim Walker
Michelle Cummings Cedar Creek Inn
Credit Union of Southern California
Heidi L. Gallegos
Jonathan Ekno Corporate Secretary to the Board
Ekno Insurance Services
Brea Chamber of Commerce

Jay Badillo Heidi L. Gallegos

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ABOUT THE CHAMBER

Chamber celebrates 105th Birthday ABOUT THE BREA CHAMBER
The Brea Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)6 corporation
87 18.9% in existence since 1913.
The Chamber serves as the voice of the greater Brea busi-
New Members New Membership ness community.
Annual Growth
We exist to be…
The Catalyst for business growth:
We ensure common sense decisions are made for growth
and expansion in Brea.

The Convener of leaders and influencers to get things done:
We bring in local business and policymakers to discuss
issues in order to make better decisions for all of Brea.

The Champion for a thriving community:
We ensure our residents and business are educated and
well-informed for a sustainable Brea.

MISSION AMBASSADORS
The ongoing mission of the Brea Chamber of Commerce is to promote economic opportunity through business The Brea Chamber Ambassadors serve as peer contacts and support for members, providing
and community leadership while enhancing the social and civic environment of the Brea Community. To information and assistance on how to best utilize the Chamber’s services and abundant resources.
accomplish its mission, the Chamber relies on the efforts of our members, Board of Directors, volunteers, and the
generosity of companies who sponsor our events. Cindy Kao | Accounting Principals, Inc. (2018 Ambassador Chair)
Connie Allred | Premier Designs Jewelry
VISION
The Brea Chamber aims to build an economic climate that strengthens the competitiveness of local services, Sara Barnes-Ramos | Liberty Painting and Restoration, Inc.
programs, and information. By connecting local businesses, service organizations and all levels of government, Lisa Bryant | TNG Real Estate
the Brea Chamber of Commerce can create an environment where we can continue to innovate, ignite and
inspire the local business community. Ken Clements | KC Communications, Inc.
Terri Daxon | Daxon Marketing Communications

Pauline Hampton | Senior Solutions
John Kim | Motto Mortgage Experience

Sergey Molkov | Pacific Advisors
Chris Pham | Frazer, LLP

Thomas Ramirez | Pay 825
Lauren Sweeney | Mary Kay

FACEBOOK:
Followers grew 13.8% from 2017 to 2018.
Average reach per post grew 8.8% during the last 12 months.
Average reactions (or engagement of likes on posts) grew 23% during the past 12 months.

INSTAGRAM:
2017 ended with 1,164 IG followers. Currently have 1,443 at time of report.
A gain of 24% during the past year.

Source: Palatable Promotions

Photograph provided by Aero Energy LLC and Brooks Street

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LABOR FORCE CITY OF BREA

Brea has a labor force of 24,009 people. With and unemployment rate of 2.5% Brea, one of the oldest communities within Orange County, was incorporated in 1917 as the city of oil,
oranges, and opportunity. Already well established as an oil producer, Olinda Village in Brea’s rolling
24,009 2.5% -19.35% northern hills continued to draw workers and soon it was time to organize a town and prepare for future
growth. Today, Brea is a bustling, but close-knit community of almost 44,000 residents, who enjoy a high
Labor Force Unemployment Rate Unemployment Rate Change (1 Year) level of public services rarely found in a smaller community.

THE WORK DISTRIBUTION TALENT Source: Zoom Prospector The City of Brea operates as a full service city, providing a wide range of services including police and fire,
OF TOTAL EMPLOYEES IN BREA 39% water and sanitation services, construction and maintenance of streets and infrastructure, recreation, human
60% services, and the cultural arts, as well as a proactive communication and community outreach program.
Blue Collar Brea also supports an outstanding Brea Olinda Unified School District including campuses recognized as
White Collar California Distinguished Schools and a National Blue-Ribbon high school.

Total Establishments Total Establishments Source: City of Brea
3,697 49,301
HOUSING
WHERE ARE THE TOP JOBS BY OCCUPATION? Source: Zoom Prospector
There are 95% more households who own their homes than there are renters.

66.14% 33.86% Source: Zoom Prospector
Owners Renters

OFFICE & EXECUTIVE MANAGERS PRODUCTION CONSTRUCTION
ADMINISTRATIVE & ADMINISTRATORS WORKERS & EXTRACTION
10.64% 8.84% 6.6%
SUPPORT 5,248 4,360 3,252
13.89%
6,850 Source: Zoom Prospector

PEOPLE Source: Zoom Prospector BREA POLICE DEPARTMENT

The total population of Brea is 43,164. The median age is 39.88 RESPONSE TIMES & CALLS FOR SERVICE 2017

48.83% Male 51.17% Female CALL CATEGORY QTY AVERAGE RESPONSE TIME
AGE DISTRIBUTION Emergency Calls 248 3 min 16 secs
0-9 4,565 10-19 5,355 20-29 5,688 30-39 5,492 Priority One 417 5 min 37 secs
40-49 5,962 50-59 6,564 60-64 2,767 65+ 6,780 Priority Two 6,073 8 min 32 secs
Priority Three 4,557 12 min 19 secs
INCOME AND SPENDING All others 6,487 not available Source: Brea Police Dept.

Households in Brea earn a median yearly income of $94,556 | 60.43% of the households earn more than the BREA FIRE DEPARTMENT
national average each year. Household expenditures average $80,375 per year. The majoriy of earnings get
spent on Shelter, Transportaion, Food and Beverages, Health Care, and Utilities. RESPONSE TIMES & CALLS FOR SERVICE 2018
$94,556 median household income $80,375 median household expenditure 111 Fires in Brea
352 Service Calls
HOW DO PEOPLE SPEND MOST OF THEIR MONEY? 3,575 Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incidents
1,304 other calls
SHELTER TRANSPORTATION FOOD & BEVERAGES
$16,652 $14,804 $11,404

HEALTH CARE UTILITIES Source: Zoom Prospector
$6,014 $5,685

Source: Brea Fire Dept.

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BUSINESSES AND JOBS SCHOOLS

Brea has a total of 3,697 Business in 2017. The Leading industries in Brea were Retail, Manufacturing, 5 25
Accommodation and Food Services, and Wholesalers.
California Gold Ribbon Schools
WHAT ARE THE TOP INDUSTRIES BY JOBS? Magnet Schools World Languages
Brea Olinda High School, Brea
“Our business community has long been Junior High, Laurel Magnet School Laurel Magnet School of Career Spanish, French, Japanese,
a vital part of making Brea onto one of of Innovation & Career Exploration,
RETAIL MANUFACTURING Orange County’s premiere cities. From Fanning Elementary and Arovista Exploration and Innovation featuring Chinese and Korean
7,654 Jobs destination shopping and unique restaurants a schoolwide partnership with the
556 Establishments 6,596 Jobs to a strong local economy, extensive city Elementary
219 Establishments services and widespread volunteerism, Discovery Cube of Orange County
business play an essential role in Brea’s
quality of life. The connection between and a Computer Science Immersion
the Brea Chamber of Commerce and the
ACCOMMODATION & WHOLESALERS City of Brea creates a collaboration that Program at Fanning Elementary
FOOD SERVICES adds tremendous value to our community.”
4,348 Jobs 4,036 Jobs School with curriculum from
209 Establishments - Bill Gallardo, City Manager
204 Establishment Code to the Future Source: Brea Olinda Unified School District

Source: Zoom Prospector

TOP 10 MAJOR EMPLOYERS TOP 10 SALES PRODUCERS • Robust TK-12 Career Technical Education (CTE) Pathways preparing students for college, careers & beyond
Albertons Distribution Warehouse
Avery Dennison Administrative Apple Stores • Community Partnerships - In partnership with the Brea Chamber of Commerce 15 businesses adopting
Bank of America classrooms at Laurel Magnet School, job shadowing opportunities at Brea Canyon High School
Brea Olinda Unified School District Beckman Coulter
Bristol Industries • Fullerton College Partnership - dual enrollment for students at Brea Olinda and Brea Canyon High Schools,
City of Brea* Home Depot allowing students to gain college credits for free. Source: Brea Olinda Unified School District
Mercury Insurance Group
Kirkhill - TA Company Macy’s • In the past five years, there has been an average of 40 students who are sent to California State University,
Peterson Brothers Contruction Fullerton from The Brea Olinda Unified School District. Source: Fullerton.edu
Veterinary Pet Insurance (Nationwide Company) Nordstrom
EDUCATION ATTAINMENT HIGHER EDUCATION ATTAINMENT
*includes all part-time and seasonal employees Sigler Wholesale (100% All people with Bachelor or better)
Source: City of Brea
Target Highschool Bachelors Degree Associate Degree Bachelors Degree
or G.E.D. or Higher
Tesla 16.8% 53.1%
15% 43.8%
Walmart
• Less than high school 6% Some College Masters Degress
Walter’s Wholesale Electric • No school 1% or Associate
23.1%
Source: City of Brea 34.3%
• Professional school degree 4%
“We are grateful for the warm welcome we received • Doctorate 3%
from the Brea Chamber when we moved our corporate
headquarters to the City this year. Heidi Gallegos
personally reached out to ensure our teams were
aware of the numerous community events, dining
and entertainment options and community service
opportunities available in Brea. We are thrilled to be a
part of the City’s vibrant business community.”

– Andy Nickerson, Hdl Companies

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FROM HERE TO THERE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY

The ability to move goods efficiently across Orange County and beyond is crucial to the economic vitality and With ever rising fuel costs, this is the time to discover a more affordable way to get around. You may not have
mobility of Southern California and the nation. The health of the city’s economy is dependent on its ability to paid much attention to buses circulating across town daily, but these days more people keep asking,
accommodate the movement and delivery of goods. From moving goods to transporting passengers, Brea is “Where do they go?”
centrally located to meet all business needs.
The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) operates a comprehensive system with several key routes
intersecting at the Brea Mall. There are also two express routes, which make stops there in utilizing the 57
Freeway to connect Inland Empire riders all the way to either Santa Ana or the Irvine Spectrum.

Source: City of Brea

19.2 23.6 27.2 39.7 5 234,000+ SENIOR MOBILITY PROGRAM
Community Transportation
miles from miles from miles from miles from bus routes serving bus boardings in 2017
Los Angeles International
John Wayne Airport Ontario Airport Long Beach Airport Brea’s 78 bus stops
Airport
Source: OCTA

Source: mapquest.com

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As a starting point, view a map showing the route numbers passing through Brea. The list below gives a very
general description of where these routes go beyond city limits:
Route 20 - Between La Habra and Yorba Linda
Route 29 - Brea to Huntington Beach
Route 47 - Brea to Newport Beach (via Brea Blvd-Anaheim-Fairview)
Route 53 - Brea to Irvine (via Main Street)
Route 57 - Brea to Newport Beach (via St. College-Bristol)
Route 59 - Brea to Irvine (via Kraemer-Glassell-Grand)
Route 147 - Brea to Santa Ana (via Harbor Boulevard)
Route 213 - Brea to Irvine Express (via 55 Freeway)
Route 757 - Pomona to Santa Ana Express (via 57 Freeway / stops at Brea Mall)
Route 758 - Chino to Irvine Spectrum Express (via 57 Freeway / stops at Brea Mall)

Source: City of Brea

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EVENTS & LEADERSHIP Ribbon Cuttings are a great way to announce
to the community that you are in town, newly
The Brea Chamber of Commerce hosts a variety of programs and events to promote an economic climate that expanded or a fresh face to the Brea Chamber.
strengthens the competitiveness of local services, programs, and information. The Chamber provides valuable It offers you the opportunity to meet key leaders
business training, professional development, and networking opportunities to the local business community. in the community and get acquainted with your
neighbors and Chamber members.
Some of the Brea Chamber’s signature events showcase the annual OC Economic Forecast, Taste of Brea®
and Mayor’s Cup Classic Golf Tournament. Others include our weekly Leads Lunch, monthly Brea Young Grand Openings &
Professionals, and quarterly Chamber Business Alliance Mixers. Ribbon Cuttings

Economic Forecast Taste of Brea® The Chamber Business Alliance (CBA) is a group of
Chambers that have agreed to welcome members
from other CBA Chambers to attend selected
events. We believe all will benefit by cooperating
with one another and welcoming business-minded
people.

Chamber Business
Alliance

State of the City Brea Young Professionals is a unique networking group
of young professionals 21 and over whom meet the third
Mayors Cup Golf Classic Delegations from China Brea Young Wednesday of every month to mix, mingle, and learn about
Professionals the many local Brea businesses and their practices.

Whether it be speed networking, educational discussions, or
business tours, this program assists young professionals on
learning how to navigate the business world one step at a
time.

“Everyone should take advantage of Brea Young Professionals
events as it brings together many local professionals from
all industries. I, myself, have been able to meet others in the
financial industry, which increased my business by getting
direct referrals. I have also been able to refer my clients to
other business individuals and services as well. I am always
excited for the monthly BYP events!”

– John Kim, Motto Mortgage Experience
2018 Brea Young Professional of the Year

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WHAT WE DO WHAT WE DO

The Chamber is a CATALYST for Business Growth. The Brea Chamber provides a platform for The Chamber is a CHAMPION for the community and the voice for local businesses.
businesses to think outside the box, connect with local resources and jump start new projects, all with the purpose With a staff of three, the Brea Chamber represents our members with 23 different board members and advisories
of positively impacting the City of Brea. The many Chamber events bring together community and business to make sure that the concerns and successes of our businesses are made known. Whether speaking at City
leaders, as well as elected officials to find ways to move our community forward, one small idea at a time. The Council meetings to discuss government fees or calling City and County staff directly to find answers to specific
Chamber offers business education workshops specifically focusing on entrepreneurs to give them the tools they questions, The Chamber helps to alleviate some of the aggravation that can be a stumbling block for business
need to make their dream a reality. The Chamber firmly believes that entrepreneurship allows people to stay in owners.
Brea, doing what they love, thus creating jobs and supporting our local economy.

The Chamber is a CONVENER of Leaders and Influencers for Positive Change. Business The Chamber does not do this work alone. We rely on the support of our members, Board of Directors,
owners cannot make it on their own. They rely on a network in order to be successful. The Chamber provides Ambassadors, and the community. Partnerships are the cornerstone of the Chamber, allowing us to be a Catalyst,
many different platforms for our members to connect with business and elected leaders from Brea to Sacramento Convener, and Champion for businesses. We invite you to become part of this growing organization and learn
to Washington DC. Politics and business do not always mix; however, the Chamber works to bring lawmakers to about what we do, tell us your ideas, and continue to make our community thrive.
the table with business to filter through the rhetoric and develop sound policy that makes sense for business.

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