Delta Association of Realtors 2015 Officers and Directors. (L-R) Cecily Tippery, Lori Ogorchock, Rena Provencio, Monica Malcuit, Jodi Marfia, Errol Mooney, Mary Jane Dukellis, Ron Keefer, Angela Johns, Ralph Garrow, Denise Stewart, John Canning and John Bedford. (Not pictured: James Britto, who was installed as 2015 President separately.) Photo by Rick Felix

APRIL 13, 2015 • ANTIOCH, CA The Delta Association of REALTORS® welcomed 2015 President James Britto and the association’s 2015 officers and directors at their installation dinner dance, held January 16 at the Lone Tree Golf and Event Center, Antioch.

Officers installed were Errol Mooney, President Elect; Lori Ogorchock, Treasurer; Ron Keefer, Immediate Past President; and John Bedford,Secretary. Members of the Board of Directors are John Canning, Mary Jane Dukellis, Ralph Garrow, Angela Johns, Monica Malcuit, Jodi Marfia, Rena Provencio, Denise Stewart, and Cecily Tippery.

President Britto’s 2015 theme is The Best is Yet to Come. “I truly believe that we have stabilized our markets, and that we have weathered the storm. We have an opportunity to rebuild the trust and restore the dream of homeownership in our communities and show that REALTORS® are still trusted advisors and civic leaders,” he said.

For more information or for interview opportunities, contact John Bedford, Executive Officer, at johnb@deltaaor.com or 925 757 8283 or visit www.deltaaor.com.

Carleton Booker, owner of East County-based 911 MYNONPROFIT, announced recently that they have successfully released a book to help non-profit organizations, entitled Things You Need To Know About Non-Profit – Making Sense of Non-Profit Status. It’s available now on Amazon and Kindle.

Many people want to serve the community and some of them want to start a non-profit to fulfill their dreams. However, all the paperwork required by the government can be annoying. Plus, people need to know it’s a business and how to run a non-profit like a real business. So, he’s written the book and provides a free e–book report on thecompany’s website www.911mynonprofit.com, plus 50 fund raising ideas, articles and much more.

Booker formed the company to help other non-profit organizations and charities find their way through the IRS application and incorporation process to obtain tax-exempt charity status.

They help their clients with the tedious necessities, and those whose non-profit that has been revoked by the IRS. 911 MYNONPROFIT takes customer satisfaction seriously and their ultimate goal is to earn the trust of their valued customers through consistently exceptional service.

The company is composed of experienced and knowledgeable professionals who have the ability to process more than five to ten applications a week. Their service associates know what works with the IRS. They know the way to fill in the correct details and submit the application properly, to guarantee IRS acceptance.

For those who want to file their application and incorporation for tax-exempt status, 911 MYNONPROFIT is the best choice to rely on, with a proven, 100 percent success rate. They have streamlined the application process to offer affordable, high quality and fast service to all f their customers.

They completely understand that any organization has unique issues and needs that must be immediately addressed accurately and 911 MYNONPROFIT guarantees clients prompt, personal service to ensure their IRS applications are filed successfully.

To learn more, pleasevisitwww.911mynonprofit.com. For inquiries, please contact Carleton Booker at 1-877-865-4445 or email info@911mynonprofit.com.

Carleton Booker

About Carleton Booker

Known across America for his passion and real world techniques, Carleton has earned the nick name “Business Intervention Specialist,” as an out-of-the-box thinker, and an independent, sounding board when you want to bring structure and clarity to your business andorganization.

He can help you identify core issues and make the complex simple, and will hold the space for you to create your own solutions.

In addition, as a professional speaker, branding and online marketing expert, and personal development coach, he captivates audiences with his energy, humor, and straight-forward style of motivation. Carleton’s expertise encompasses helping business leaders churches, nonprofits and entrepreneurs create powerful brands and teach them how to market their brand in a crowded marketplace.

As a cutting-edge entrepreneur and marketing guru, Booker doesn’t just talk business, he lives it. He has 20 years experience as a CEO and President of multiple businesses and is now owner of 911 MYNONPROFIT.

Carleton is the author of two other books, including Corporate Credit Makeover, to help business owners establish corporate credit, maintain financial relationships throughout the life of their business, and how to get $50,000 of credit for their business; and Increase Profits Through Incentive Marketing, which includes tips, tactics, techniques and strategies for growing a business through travel incentives, even in the toughest of economies.

Booker believes that we all have a God-given purpose which can be found in our dreams. His motto is “A goal is a dream with a deadline.”

Audio Xtreme Sounds owner John Mo displays some of the accessories they offer.

By Allen Payton

If you want a new car stereo in Antioch, then drive on down A Street to the new location of Audio Xtreme Sounds.

Started in June, 2014 by John Mo, who is married and about to become a father for the first time, the store was recently relocated from the Antioch Square Shopping Center, for greater visibility and access to customers. Now they’re located at 1516 A Street, across from Little Manuel’s restaurant.

Some of the car stereo speakers on display at the store.

“We located in Antioch because we saw the opportunity,” John said. “We offer products and services that are priced right. So, there’s no need to go anywhere else.”

Audio Xtreme Sounds offers name brand products such as Pioneer, Alpine, JVC and Kicker. They also sell and install car alarms and video, GPS and navigation, plus custom rims, tires, window tinting and accessories.

They’re currently offering a buy one, get one free special on Kicker and Rockford Fosgate speakers.

You can also shop online, before you stop in, on their website at www.Audio-Xtreme.com or call (925) 777-0577 and ask for either John or Reg.

Put there combined 25 years experience and expertise to work for you and stop by, today.

“We look forward to serving everyone at our new location,” John added.

Customers browse inside the Oddly Unique store in downtown Antioch on Saturday, February 21, 2015.

By Allen Payton

Opened in Antioch’s historic downtown Rivertown in June, 2015 by Debbie Blaisure and Toni Lincks, Oddly Unique is just as the name says.

It’s a collection of antiques, collectibles and vintage items that will meet anyone’s tastes.

They offer furniture, jewelry, glasswear, toys, home decor, clothing, LP’s (that’s vinyl records for you CD generation types), and dolls by Frank Bruno.

Oddly Unique’s backroom includes the Man Cave.

Oddly Unique also offers something for the guys in their mancave including fishing, golf and camping items.

Debbie and Toni, who both have full-time jobs, started out at an antique co-op in downtown Brentwood. Then after five years, had outgrown the space and decided to open their own store.

“This is our passion,” Debbie said. “We feel that we can do a lot for the community, our loyal customers and friends.”

The store had a variety of shoppers on a recent Saturday afternoon. One was Mary Frederickson, a long-time resident of Antioch.

“I’m so excited for this,” she said. “The activity is back downtown.”

The store, located at 209 G Street, is open Monday through Friday from 2 to 9 pm and weekends Noon to 6.

By Allen Payton

In this digital day and age, the Antioch Herald has had an oversight by only offering a hard copy and snail mail approach to voting in the 2015 Antioch People’s Choice Awards.

Someone say “duh!?!”

You can now email in your ballot to us at info@antiochherald.com by Saturday, March 14 (that’s tomorrow) and save yourself the time and cost of mailing or dropping off your ballot to our office.

So, if you haven’t yet voted and still want to choose your favorite Antioch businesses for special recognition and be entered to win gift certificates from local businesses, then download a ballot by clicking on the link at the top of our Home Page, completing it and emailing it to us. Ballots must be received, postmarked or date stamped by tomorrow, March 14.

Thank you for participating, forgiving us for this oversight and welcoming us to the 21^st Century! LOL

Attorney Roy Stanley speaks to Global NxLevel Strategies’ current Business Plan Writing Course at the Antioch Chamber of Commerce conference room.

By Allen Payton

The Global NxLevel Strategies Entrepreneur program is a business planning and management, entrepreneur-training course. Led by the husband and wife team of Mitchell and Quincy Hardin, Global NxLevel Strategies brings with it the energy and excitement to captivate, motivate and inspire your communities’ entrepreneurs, youth-preneurs, start-ups, existing businesses and career seekers.

Business planning development is critical to start-up and existing businesses. They offer an interactive, instructor-led entrepreneurial training course, which guides in planning, writing and launching your business vision.

Guest speakers such as attorneys, bankers, accountants and successful entrepreneurs bring added insights to the course.

“Our program is delivered in a collaborative learning environment that encompasses real life case studies, business-to-business networking brought to you by experienced business owners and educators with a wide array of business and career experience,” said Quincy.

Global NxLevel Strategies provides comprehensive business development and leadership training. They have several different program formats available. The curriculum can be tailored to meet your individual and/or group needs.

The outcome of the development of a business plan acts as a road map for start-up and future growth. A business plan dissects every aspect of a business. More importantly it teaches you how to set realistic goals, predict cash flow, establish a budget and identify their markets.

Their next 10-week Business Plan Writing Course, which costs only $95.00, begins Thursday, April 9 and will be held at the Antioch Chamber of Commerce conference room, 101 H Street, Waldie Plaza.

To register call (925) 209-1584, email GlobalNxLevel@gmail.com or visit www.GNSInfo.biz.

Aerial view of Contra Loma Plaza.

Phillips Edison & Company announced recently that the Contra Loma Plaza completed a façade renovation, major lighting upgrade and landscape improvements as part of a community revitalization effort in Antioch.

According to the company’s website, the shopping center is anchored by SaveMart and positioned in the heart of Antioch’s residential community and across the street from high-density residential development, with easy and direct access from Highway 4 and more than 88,300 residents in the three-mile trade area with an average household income over $74,500.

“I am really pleased with the renovation. The bright lights and the improvements to the landscaping have taken a large step towards the safety and the overall pleasing appearance of the plaza which is a good example of making Antioch a much more welcoming location for businesses,” said Hans Ho, Neighborhood Watch Coordinator, a group that meets regularly and assists with safety enforcement, neighborhood involvement and improved communication between businesses within the center. “We look forward to the continued improvement of this community and Plaza,” said Ho.

“Renovating the Contra Loma Plaza was an important project for us, and we are thrilled to see its completion has made such a positive impact in the community,” said Joe Schlosser, vice president of portfolio management at Phillips Edison. “The support from the Antioch community and retailers in the Contra Loma Plaza to improve the area has been tremendous, and we are very proud to be an invested community partner throughout this resurgence.”

“I would just like to thank the new ownership at Contra Loma Plaza for investing in Antioch and doing such a great job upgrading the shopping center. It looks terrific,” said Steve Duran, Antioch City Manager.

The Plaza’s new façade was designed by Architecture Design Collaborative, a full service planning and architectural firm specializing in retail, commercial, and residential projects, located in Costa Mesa, California. The construction of the project was carried out by Smith Development & Construction Company, a general contractor with more than 30 years of experience in the residential and commercial building and design industries of California.

To see a Youtube video of the improvements to the center, click here.

Phillips Edison & Company offers a complete range of retail solutions for investors and retailers. The Company has an operating platform designed to optimize property value and consistently deliver a great shopping experience. Phillips Edison provides retail services including development, redevelopment, leasing and management of retail centers. Established in 1991, the company’s portfolio currently includes a national footprint of retail properties. The Company has corporate offices in Cincinnati, Salt Lake City, New York City and Atlanta.

For more information, please visit www.phillipsedison.com or connect with us on LinkedIn.