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Flood Control Project Information

Construction on the 50th Street Flood Control Project has begun. 50th Street from Avenue K to Avenue L is currently closed for the first phase.

• Phase A: Avenue K to Avenue L (10 weeks)
• Phase B: Avenue L to Avenue L-8 (6 weeks)
• Phase C: Avenue L-8 to Avenue N (23 weeks)

Construction is schedule to be finished by November, 2012.

More information. at dpw.lacounty.gov/go/quartzhill

2011 Quartz HIll Chamber Directory Available!
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Almond Blossom Festival A Success
Flooded with Almonds !
More info here under Annual Events!

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Community Events

* Quartz Hill Flood Control Project - 50th Street West
January 31, 2012 / 8:00 am to 8:00 pm

Put on by: Los Angeles Department of Planning

Construction on the 50th Street Flood Control Project has begun. 50th Street from Avenue K to Avenue L is currently closed for the first phase.

Second phase closes 50th Street from AVenue L to Avenue L-8.

Third phase closes 50th Street in 200 yard increments from Avenue L-8 to Avenue N.

Construction is schedule to be finished by November, 2012.

Contact: Gregg Begell at (626) 300-3255 or http://dpw.lacounty.gov/General/FAQ/index.cfm?action=NewQuestion&emerg=0&cr

Cost: $0.00

* Cod Fish Fry
February 24, 2012 / 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Put on by: VFW Men's Auxilary & QH Moose 2666

THE VFW MEN’S AUXILARY AND THE Q.H. MOOSE 2666 WILL BE HOSTING ANOTHER COD FISH FRY

Friday, February 24th, 2012 from 5:30pm-8:00pm
VFW Post 3000
4342 W. AVenue L
Quartz Hill, CA

The dinner will be $10.00 per plate and will include the following:

• COD FISH
• STEAK FRIES
• COLESLAW
• ROLLS
• DESSERT

Extra Fish will be available for purchase!

VFW Post 3000, 4342 W. Avenue L, Quartz Hill
Contact Doug Burgis (661) 618-1959,
Dan King (661) 317-3076 or VFW (661) 943-2225

Contact: Doug Burgis at (661) 618-1959 or

Cost: $10.00

* Free Dump Day - Unincorporated Areas
April 14, 2012 / 8:00 am to 12:00 pm

Put on by: Supervisor Antonovich; County of Los Angeles; Waste Management of Lancaster
Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich and The County of Los Angeles, in partnership with Waste Management

FREE DUMP DAY!<\h4> When: Saturday, April 14, 2012 -- 8am to noon
Where: Waste Management of Los Angeles
(Lancaster Landfill)
600 East Avenue F
Lancaster, CA 93535

Free Dump Day is availalble to the LA County Unincorporated Area residents of the Antelope Valley are ONLY
Residents may drop off up to one ton of trash

This includes appliances, furniture, trash and certain electronic waste such as Cathode Ray Tubes (CRT), TVs & computer monitors.

Important: Residents must bring proof of residency (e.g., Driver's license with current address or WM bill). Please tarp your load to prevent litter.

NO business waste, tires, matresses or household hazardous waste (paint, cleaning products, etc.,) will be accepted.

For more information, contact WM Customer Service at (661) 947-7197 or 1(888)CLEAN LA or visit www.CleanLA.com

Contact: WM Customer Service at (661) 947-7197 or http://www.cleanla.com

Cost: $0.00

* Tire Recycling Event
April 21, 2012 / 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Put on by: Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich, Los Angeles County

Bring your used tires to our FREE Tire Recycling Event

Sponsored by Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich
Funded by a grant from the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery

Recycling tires is easy. It’s free. It’s good for L.A. County!

Saturday - April 21, 2012 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

www.CleanLA.com 1(888)CLEAN LA

Monthly Business Article

Talk Isn’t Cheap When It Comes to Word-of-Mouth Marketing

Even in an age of high-tech communication, the most powerful and effective means of generating new business is also the oldest:  word-of mouth.  People naturally turn to trusted friends or colleagues for recommendations regarding product or service providers.  You’ve probably used it yourself when searching for a mechanic, making major purchases, or weighing an outlet to promote your small business.

And because word-of-mouth referrals are free, you can’t be the return on investment that a positive referral can generate.

While a successful word-of-mouth marketing chain can sometimes start on its own, don’t assume that the phone will start ringing off the hook.  Any successful marketing tool—word-of-mouth included—requires a proactive, patient approach to ensure that the right message gets to the right people.

A good way to get started is to create a simple marketing message that is easy for people to pass along. If it’s not simple, it won’t pass the test. But make it specific to a real benefit or need, not something vague or general. If you can, include success stories or testimonials from real customers. These can have a tremendous pass-along impact.

To stimulate word of mouth, you might also consider asking customers for referrals and recommendations. And put your networking efforts into high gear. If you network and get to know people in your community or industry, they will think of you when they need your product or service. Join networking groups and local business organizations, and attend conferences. Donating your products or services to local charities can generate goodwill and get your name around.

Consider introductory discounts or free samples. People are more willing to try a new product or service if they can do so economically. Many small companies have jump-started sales through carefully controlled giveaways.

Above all, perhaps recognize that people will happily spread the word about your business if you treat them well. Tales of negative experiences or poor performance can be difficult to correct once they are passed on.  That’s another important reason why it’s important to continually provide superior service, address problems quickly, and anticipate your customers’ needs. Those are the things they’ll remember—and talk about.