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VOL.25 NO.2
february 2015
Feb. 24 Burbank Primary
Election Results
Photo by Ross Benson
The vote totals cast for City Council candidates from all 29 precincts
for this Burbank Primary Election were:
Emily Gabel-Luddy 4,142 41.00%
Will Rogers 3,533 34.97%
Chris Rizzotti 2,356 23.32%
Juan Guillen 2,303 22.80%
David Nos 2,140 21.18%
Elise Stearns-Niesen 1,451 14.36%
Sharon Springer 1,292 12.79%
With none of these seven candidates realizing 50% plus one vote to be
elected outright in this Primary, the top four contenders will now compete for the two open seats still remaining in the April 14th General
Election.
In the School Board race Roberta Reynolds retained her seat while
Steve Ferguson garnered enough votes to be elected for the first time.
Total votes cast for all six candidates were:
Roberta Reynolds 5,327 52.73%
Steve Ferguson 5,068 50.16%
Armond Aghakhanian 3,678 36.41%
Greg Sousa 3,028 29.97%
Vahe Hovanessian 2,946 29.16%
Jess Tangkhpanya 1,873 18.54%
With two of the three seats now decided, the next two candidates with
the highest vote totals will now be contesting for the one remaining
open seat on the School Board.
City Clerk Zizette Mullins has indicated only a few remaining signatures
on ballots need to be verified by L.A. County election officials, but they are
too few to change the standings. There were 10,103 ballots submitted by
voters, up from 9,869 during the last Primary Election held in 2013.
Famed “Laugh-In” Announcer
Gary Owens Dies At Age 80
Gary Owens, a friend of our Chamber
who came up with the phrase “Beautiful
Downtown Burbank” during the years
he was on radio stations KMPC and
KFWB, passed away on February 12th at
his home in the Encino hills at the age of
80.
As the announcer of the hit ‘Laugh-In”
TV Show, Gary used his rich melodic
voice each week to start the show by
saying: “From Beautiful Downtown Burbank, it’s Rowan and Martin’s
Laugh-In”, which gave our city nationwide recognition.
The words became so popular, that in subsequent years “The Tonight
Show” starring Johnny Carson kept them alive along with other references to Burbank, including having comedian Foster Brooks appear
from time-to-time in a supposed inebriated state posing as our Burbank Mayor.
We are very pleased our Chamber now has the copyright to the
“Beautiful Downtown Burbank” phrase, and we will always be grateful to Gary for creating it.
Negotiations On New Airport
Terminal And Development
Site Heating Up
Faced with the current Development Agreement between the City of
Burbank and the Burbank Airport Authority lapsing next month on March 15,
dialogue between the parties is heating up regarding the proposed new location for a new 14 gate terminal and the 58 acre airport parcel development
opportunity site.
On Friday, February 7th, the Authority sent to the City a proposed Resolution attempting to summarize talking points so that consensus could be
achieved. The City Council responded by holding a special meeting that Sunday evening February 8th, and voted unanimously to reject the stated Resolution because it did not, in their estimation, sufficiently underscore needed city
protections.
The Sunday night City Council vote was then followed by the issuance
of an official 12 page response to the Authority’s proposed Resolution reiterating previously stated requests, including having the Airport Authority be
required to have a super majority on such governance matters as enlarging
from the 14 gate terminal and 355,000 square foot terminal footprint. This
super majority vote would necessitate 2 out of every commissioners from
each from Burbank, Glendale and Pasadena instead of the simple majority
needed currently which could have all 3 Burbank commissioners vote as a
block and still be outvoted by the other city commissioners. It is anticipated
the Airport Authority will now place the 58 acre parcel, currently held in trust,
up for sale. The approval process for the new 14 gate terminal on the former
Lockheed B-6 property will need Burbank voter approval as stipulated by
Measure B which was passed back in 2000.
Dr. Luis Calingo Resigns As
Woodbury President
On February 5th Dr. Luis Calingo
announced effective June 30 he will be
relinquishing his position as President
of Woodbury University. He will be
on sabbatical leave starting March 1
until his final date of employment. Dr.
Calingo has served in this position for
the past 3 years. Starting March 1 the
University Provost, David Dauwalder,
will be serving as the Interim President
until a permanent replacement is
found.
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The recent candidate forums
co-hosted by our Chamber,
Leadership Burbank and The
Burbank Leader, were well
attended. Hosted by Woodbury
University, the City Council
forum took place on Wed., Jan.
28th; while the School Board
forum was held on Wed., Feb.
4th. The SoCal Gas Company
was the major sponsor for both
forums.
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lOn Friday, January 30 , KNX
1070 Radio spent the entire day
broadcasting in Burbank at The
Castaway. During the 1:00 p.m.
Business Hour hosted by Frank
Mottek, Mayor David Gordon,
Chamber President-CEO Gary
Olson, and Sunder Ramani,
Senior V.P. of Westwind
Media, were interviewed about
Burbank’s economic vitality and
prosperity.
lJordan
Middle School
achieved their goal to raise
$100,000 to refurbish their
auditorium.
lOur
Burbank
Police
Department has added 2 electric
motorcycles to compliment its
fleet of BMW traffic enforcement
motorcycles. The idea to consider
this purchase came from Jeanette
Meyer at Burbank Water &
Power, who passed along a
brochure to Police Chief Scott
LaChasse.
lThe
Burbank
Police
Foundation’s First Annual
Burbank
Police
Awards
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Circulation: 9,300
Luncheon took place at
the Marriott on February
26th. Individual officers were
honored for their outstanding
achievements on behalf of our
Burbank community.
lThe Walt Disney Company
now has 96,000 employees
worldwide in 38 countries.
lAccording
to Bloomberg
Business Week Nickelodeon’s
SpongeBob SquarePants has 59
million fans on Facebook.
lThe 30 year fixed home
loan rate is 3.76%, the median
price of a Burbank residence
is $644,700 (up 8% from last
year and 19% from 2 years ago),
and there is still little resale
inventory with only 70 homes
and 24 condominiums for sale
right now in Burbank.
l On
January 29th The
Hollywood Reporter reported
Nickelodeon will be launching
a direct to consumers program
that will allow viewers to
watch programs without a cable
subscription.
lThe latest economic impact
report issued by Burbank Bob
Hope Airport indicates it is
responsible for creating 12,440
county jobs, $663 million in
labor income, $1.8 billion in
total economic output, and
$122 million in state and local
taxes.
lThe iconic water tower at
Warner Bros., first erected in
1926 and then moved to its current
location in 1937, is now lit with
2015 Executive Committee
Eric Foster, Chair Mike Thomas, Immediate Lee Wochner, Vice Chair
Nancy Guillen, Chair-Elect Past Chair 2015 Board of Directors
Tony DeMaio
Bud Alleman
Mauro Diaz
Fred M. Bell
Leo Divinsky
Ernest Burger
Marisol Espinoza
Darin Chase
Mike Flanagan
Michael Cusumano
Vic Georgino
Ken Nielsen
Jim O’Neil
Jack O’Neill
Sunder Ramani
Scott Rife
Dr. Keith Sanneman
Joe Sciuto
Scott Scozzola
Chamber Staff
President/CEO Gary Olson [email protected]
Operations Manager Kimberly Thompson [email protected]
Membership Director Chris Hunter [email protected]
energy efficient LED lighting.
The Studio’s combined LED
lighting projects now conserve
more than 148,000 kilowatt
hours annually, which equates
to what 22 average California
homes use in a year.
l Strong
merchandise sales
from the blockbuster movie
“Frozen” helped propel Disney
to report a net income of $2.2
billion for the quarter ended
December 27 compared to $1.8
billion during the same period a
year ago. This summer travelers
will be able to spend time with
characters from “Frozen” on
Disney cruise ships.
L.A. Regional News
The television ratings for
this year’s Academy Awards was
down 16% from last year.
l The Los Angeles County
Economic
Development
Corporation
predicts
Los
Angeles County will add a
150,000 jobs between now and
the end of next year.
l Universal Studios will be
adding high definition monitors
to their tour tram vehicles, a
new 3-D attraction, and start
illuminating backlot sets to
extend tour hours after dark.
l According
to the Los
Angeles
Tourism
and
Convention Board the L.A.
Convention Center lost nearly
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l On February 20
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Diego Chargers and Oakland
Raiders NFL teams are planning
to share a stadium to be built in
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l The Wall Street Journal
reported on February 20th that
Frederick’s of Hollywood will
be closing at least a third of its
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l Glendale, which did not
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l State regulators on January
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this past year to the Los Angeles
County entertainment sector, the
highest level in a decade.
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lOn February 11
the Los
Angeles City Council rejected
having Live Nation assume
control over the operations of the
Greek Theatre. Nederlander
Concerts, which has overseen
this entertainment venue for
many years, will be continuing in
this role.
l With
the
announced
bankruptcy of RadioShack,
stores will be closing located
within the San Fernando Valley
and Ventura County. The company
reports planning to close 1,100
stores throughout the country
by the end of this month, and to
sell the other 2,400 remaining
stores. Local company-owned
stores to close are in Encino,
Panorama City, Van Nuys,
Sherman Oaks and Sun Valley,
as well as in Ventura, Oxnard,
Moorpark, Simi Valley and
Thousand Oaks.
lAlthough Calabasas restaurant
chain, Cheesecake Factory, Inc.,
did not post expected 4th quarter
earnings, they are still opened 5
new locations during the quarter
and will be opening 11 more
company-owned restaurants
this year.
lVirgin Galactic is moving the
development and manufacturing
of its LauncherOne satellite
rocket from the Mojave Air
and Space Port to Long Beach.
LauncherOne is being developed
to launch small payloads of
up to 55 pounds into space at a
lower cost. Plans call for it to
be launched from an aircraft at
50,000 feet, where it would then
rocket into space. The first test
flight is expected next year.
lThe
film and television
production and rental company,
Line 204, is proposing to build
a 220,000 square foot studio
complex on 10 acres in Sun
Valley. They currently operate
3 soundstages in Hollywood,
and rent out communication and
lighting equipment, props and
other production supplies.
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California has the nation’s
largest
concentration
of
advanced industry workers,
and that their average annual
pay is $90,000, nearly twice
as much as the average pay in
other industries.
Advanced
industries are those that spend a
significant amount on research
and development, an employ
workers with higher skills in
science, technology, engineering
and mathematics. It encompasses
a wide array of professions,
from management consulting
to computer systems design, to
aircraft parts manufacturing.
l
Recently
officials
with
California Community Colleges
gave initial approval to have 36 of
the schools to offer baccalaureate
degrees. Currently 20 other states
allow community colleges to
offer 4 year degrees.
l
On February 13th the
California Film Commission
voted
to
speed
up
implementation of the state’s
new credit program, hoping it
will result in more TV shows
being filmed in Los Angeles.
l
According to the Center
for Jobs and the Economy,
multiple studies indicate 2% of
all California jobs are classified
as green.
l
On February 23rd the Los
Angeles Times reported the
California Energy Commission
will be spending $20 million
to build nearly half of the
approximately 100 stations
needed to give drivers of hydrogen
California News
California is the most
populous state in the country
with 11% of the U.S. population.
lCongressman Adam Schiff
recently stated his opposes having
the California High Speed Rail
project tunnel beneath the
Angeles National Forest as a
route connecting Palmdale with
Burbank.
lAlthough
California’s
industrial sector has been
declining and today employs
just 8% of state workers, the
Census Bureau reports the 1.2
million employees in this sector
is the largest in the nation.
l The
statewide
hotel
occupancy rate in December
was 62.4%, up 4.9% from the
previous year. The average daily
room rate was $131.50, up 9.5%.
l
The Brookings Institute
reported on February 2nd that
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cars enough range to travel freely
through most parts of California.
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California
officials
are contemplating possibly
implementing a road user
charge to replace the gasoline
tax method of funding needed
road and highway repairs within
the state with some $59 billion
required to address this need.
lCalifornia hit an all-time
record for exports in 2014.
U.S. News
Apple shares recently
exceeded $700 billion in total
value. It is the first the first to
ever do so and is now the most
valuable company in the U.S.
l Wal-Mart
announced on
th
February 18 it plans to boost the
pay of all of its U.S. employees
to at least $9.00 per hour by
April.
l On
February 4th Sony
Corporation reported the amount
of damages from the recent
hacking into their Sony Picture
Entertainment computer system
totaled $15 million.
l Staples, the #1 U.S. office
supplies retailer, is buying #2
Office Depot for $6.3 billion.
In January national average
hourly earnings increased by
12 cents after falling 5 cents in
December.
l Expedia has agreed to buy
Orbitz for about $1.3 billion.
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News brought to you by the City of Burbank Economic Development Division
Edition #137 • February 2015
THE BURBANK COLLECTION IS READY FOR ITS CLOSE-UP!
The Burbank Collection is a popular mixed-use urban
residential and retail center with exciting retailers and
restaurants like Pinkberry, Panera Bread, Sketchers, Asian Box,
and Barney’s Beanery. The development is located in the heart
of Downtown Burbank, and is co-anchored by AMC 16 Theaters,
one of the top performing theaters in the nation drawing in
millions of visitors a year. The 39,400 square foot urban retail
center compliments the vibrant commercial district that
features 300 shops, 100 restaurants, Flapper’s Comedy Club,
and The Colony Theater.
The Burbank Collection was recently acquired by Goldstein
Planting Investments (GPI). GPI invested millions of dollars to
upgrade the aesthetics of the retail center to increase leasing
activity and re-purpose existing tenants. The new
enhancements compliment the dynamic retail/restaurant
scene in Downtown Burbank, and increase the appeal of the
destination attracting more visitors to the area. Improvements
include:
•
Elevator corridor enhancements
•
Wood paneled seating
•
LED lighting
•
New water fountain feature
•
New ramp and landscaping to the anchor space
•
Remodeling of all existing storefronts
•
Enhanced lighting and way finding signs
New major tenants will come next adding to the already
attractive mix of merchants in Downtown Burbank. Several
opportunities are available for restaurant and retail tenants to
join the refreshed new project, including 4,100 square feet
next to Barney’s Beanery on First Street! For leasing
availability, please contact us at 818-238-5180.
SPOTLIGHT ON . . . ONEBURBANK CUSTOMERS
TechMD, Inc., founded in 2002 and located in Burbank since
2012, is a quality-minded audio and video design consultancy
for some of the best names in the entertainment industry such
as Walt Disney Imagineering. They design world-class audio,
video, and control systems for theme parks, museums and other
large volume entertainment venues.
When the company first moved to Burbank, they utilized the two
major internet service providers for the area but experienced
frequent outages. Their service troubles were compromising
their ability to do business and grow as a company. Operations
BURBANK HOME SALE ACTIVITY1:
HOMES
# Sold in December
Median Price December
QUARTERLY OFFICE VACANCY RATE CITYWIDE2
2014
2013
OP
42
57
P26%
$652,500
$562,000
O16%
CONDOS
# Sold in December
Median Price November
1
20
21
P4.7%
$420,500
$388,000
O8.3%
Reporting resale single family residences, condos and new homes.
% Change is from the same month last year.
4th Quarter
Citywide Vacancy Rate:
Total Class A & B Available Sq. Ft.:
Vacant Sq. Ft.(Class A & B only):
Vacancy Rate:
Average Asking Lease Rate:
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10.3%
10,609,919
1,190,117
11.2%
$2.80/sq. ft.
CLASS A & B OFFICE VACANCY RATE
Media District:
Downtown Burbank:
Airport District:
OFFICE VACANCY AS OF FEBRUARY 12, 2015
Citywide Vacancy Rate:
Class A & B Vacancy Rate:
2
Burbank Business Journal
Manager, Amy La Force picked up a copy of Currents (Burbank
Water and Power’s monthly newsletter) and learned about this
one-of-a-kind fiber optics service. The installation went smoothly and the customer service was quick and pleasant. Since their
switch to ONEBurbank a year and a half ago, they have not had
so much as a second of downtime!
2013
11.9%
10,609,919
1,370,580
12.9%
$2.76/sq. ft.
712,465 sq. ft.
67,326 sq. ft.
297,211 sq. ft.
OP
P1.6%
P13.1%
P1.7%
O1.4%
EDD LABOR FORCE INFORMATION3:
QUARTERLY INDUSTRIAL MARKET
VACANCY RATE CITYWIDE
4th Quarter
2014
Total Sq. Ft. Available for Lease:
Vacancy Rate:
138,236
1.4%
2013
OP
UNEMPLOYMENT RATES
233,958 P 40.9%
2.5%
P 1.1%
13.4%
6.6%
12.8%
3
10%
10.8%
NOVEMBER
2014
2013
OP
United States:
5.8%
7%
P 1.2%
California:
6.7%
7.9%
P 1.2%
Los Angeles County:
7.5%
8.8%
P 1.3%
Burbank:
6%
7.1%
P 1.1%
Glendale:
6.5%
7.6%
P 1.1%
Pasadena:
5.6%
6.6%
P
1%
Employment Development Department Labor Market Information Division.
Burbank economic indicators include the most recent data available at time of printing.
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SUPERINTENDENTS MESSAGE:
and course work in a context that
makes sense to them. Therefore,
school becomes more meaningful as students see the purpose
for the classes they are required
to take for graduation.
The benefits of service learning
extend beyond the students in
Burbank. The community is also
given the opportunity to interact
with our young people. These
opportunities create bonds and
working relationships that pay
dividends that grow over a life
time. Many of our students are
inspired by the people they volunteer to help. They become interested not only in a career, but a
major of study for college. Given
Burbank Unified School
District: Service Learning
Photo by Harvey Branman
Dr. Jan Britz
By Dr. Jan Britz,
Superintendent
Since 1998, the Burbank
Unified School District has required service learning hours as
part of graduation requirements.
While the required hours have
changed from 20 hours to 10
hours over the years, the intent
of the requirement has remained
constant. Service learning hours
are intended to connect students
to their community in the spirit
of giving back and, in the pro-
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cess, expose students to career
pathways. Students are allowed to
volunteer at any local non-profit
organization. Because the opportunities in our community are
so broad, students often find an
organization that resonates with
their personal interests resulting
in students completing well over
100 hours. For example, at John
Burroughs High School there
were 166 students who received
medallions at graduation last year
for completing more than 100
hours. The same phenomena occurs on a regular basis at Burbank
High School as well.
The nexus between the service learning experience and
career pathways cannot be underestimated. Yearly, students
compete with other schools in
L.A. County for R.O.P. recognition. Our students in Burbank not
only represented their city well
in these competitions, they often
credit their participation in R.O.P
classes to the experience they had
volunteering hours for service
learning. When students find a career that interests them, they are
able to place their school work
the recent State’s focus toward
Career Tech Pathways, the Burbank community is already ahead
of the curve for fostering these
programs for our young people.
The collaboration between the
Burbank Unified School District
and the City of Burbank is perpetuating the dream of providing
even greater opportunities for
students to explore a profession
that could sustain their livelihood
for the rest of their lives. This not
only benefits the students themselves, but the livelihood of our
City’s economy. We are proud of
our students and the relationships
they are building with our City.
Ray Adams New Burbank
Airport Commissioner
With Sue Georgino recently stepping down as 1 of our
3 Burbank Airport Commissioners after recently moving to Toluca Lake, City Council appoint-
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ed Ray Adams on January 27th
to replace her on the BurbankGlendale-Pasadena Airport Authority board for the remainder
of her term until May of 2017.
Ray, the former president of
Buyers Home Warranty Co.,
previously served as a member
of the Burbank Police Commission from 2009 to 2013.
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KNX1070 Spends Entire Day
Broadcasting From Burbank
On Friday, January 30th,
KNX1070 NewsRadio spent
the entire day broadcasting
from The Castaway Restaurant here in Burbank. KNX
Business Hour host, Frank
Mottek (center) is shown with
Burbank Mayor David Gordon
(left) and Chamber President
Photo by Amanda Okafor, Burbank Public Information Office
CEO Gary Olson (right), who
were interviewed about Burbank’s economic vitality and prosperity.
Former Chamber board chair and current board member Sunder Ramani, Senior Vice President of Westwind Media, was also interviewed
during the same 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Business Hour.
Eighth Annual Care
Walk Of Burbank
The Family Service
Agency of Burbank (a 501C.3
non-profit organization) is commemorating its 62nd year of
service and invites you to sponsor and/or participate in the annual Care Walk event which will
Photo by Ross Benson
be held at Robert Gross Park on
Saturday, April 11, 2015. Activities commence at 7:30 a.m. and the
Walk starts at 8:00 a.m. There will be refreshments, including a pancake breakfast, exhibitors, t-shirts and gift bags for the participants.
Individual registration fees are $20 for youth and seniors and $30 for
adults. Team fees are $175 for youth and seniors and $275 for adults
(teams are composed of not more than 10 individuals). Sponsorship
levels are $1,000, $2,500, $5,000 and $10,000 but all donations are
gratefully accepted. Sponsorship information packets can be obtained
by calling (818) 845-7671.
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Why should you consider sponsoring and/or participating in this enjoyable and rewarding event?
• Last year, over 1,400 Burbank Unified School District (BUSD)
students of all ages received no-cost, on-site counseling through
services provided by the Family Service Agency at all BUSD campuses.
• Dr. Jan Britz, BUSD Superintendent, states “The Family Service
Agency of Burbank (FSA) works with students who are dealing
with incredibly difficult issues such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse, family violence, child abuse, loss and grief, and suicidal thoughts. The services provided by FSA give these children
coping skills and opportunities to work through and deal with their
personal struggles. Our connection to FSA is a true lifeline for
these students and their families. Last year alone, more than 12,000
hours of care were provided to our students. Furthermore, when
we have tragic community events such as accidents that claimed
the lives of several former Burbank students, FSA not only goes
to work in the schools, but in the community as well. When such
tragic events occur, crisis teams are deployed to the the school sites
to offer assistance. The work they do in every school daily and in
the community is a foundational piece of what makes the City of
Burbank special.”
• All proceeds from this event will go towards providing funds for
the Family Service Agency’s no-cost school-based Youth Counseling Program.
The Colony Theatre Company
555 N. Third Street
818-558-7000
“The Road to Appomattox”
Through-Mar. 15
“Words” by Ira Gershwin
April 18 - May 17
www.colonytheatre.org
Falcon Theatre
4252 Riverside Drive
818-955-8101
“Class”
March 18 - April 13
www.falcontheatre.com
The mission of the Burbank Unified School District’s School Based
Counseling Program is to provide all of our community’s youth (K-12)
with access to no-cost quality clinical and psycho-educational care in a
timely manner. You can help! For more information or to get involved,
call the Family Service Agency at (818) 845-7671 or go to our web site
www.CAREWALKofburbank.org. Help us to ensure that no one needs
to walk alone.
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3326 W. Victory Blvd.
818-841-5421
TBA
www.fearandfantasy.com
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American Cancer Society Hosts January Mixer
Photo by Harvey Branman
Photo by Harvey Branman
J.P. O’Connor is shown welcoming attendees on behalf of the American
Shown (left to right) are new members John Gerro, Jennifer Ayad, Araz Saghdejian,
and Maureen Davis (all from Gerro Properties), Chris Hunter (Chamber Membership
Director), John Cohn (Catalina Benjamin Moore Paints), Asadour Tarakchian (Tutor
Doctor), and Isaac Taylor (Thrivent Financial)
January “After Hours Mixer”
Prize Winners
Would you like to show off
YOUR business and
aquaint Chamber members
with all you have to offer?
Prize
Donated By
2 Tickets Any
The Colony Theatre Co.
Performance
2 Tickets Any
The Colony Theatre Co.
Performance
4 Tickets
Patterson Graphics
Colony Theatre / Gift Bag
4 Tickets
Patterson Graphics
Colony Theatre / Gift Bag
Call Kimberly Thompson
at the Burbank Chamber at
818-846-3111
to discuss the benefits and
opportunities of
hosting a Chamber mixer
at your location!
Godiva Gift Set
Thank You for Your Continued Support
As We Celebrate Our 5th Year in Burbank
Juan Guillen
Starbucks Gift Cards/
AFLAC Duck
Leslie Woods - AFLAC
Hamburger Mini Speaker
Hollywood Piano
1 Bottle of Beauty Water
Kangan Water World
1 Bottle of Beauty Water
Kangan Water World
WINNER
Lisa Hurrell - Boston
Private Bank
Jennifer Applestein The Camera Man
Leslie Woods - AFLAC
Kerry McAloon - BWP
Maria Schlagel EZ Storage
Dr. Marsha Gerro Gerro Properties
Julian Munoz REMax Empower
Jeanne Vlazny Graphics Two
Dr. Marsha Gerro Gerro Properties
1 lb. Box of Chocolates
Graphics Two
Kerry McAloon - BWP
Chocolates /
$50 Off Tutoring
Tutor Doctor
Leslie Woods - AFLAC
Holy Bible
Magnolia Park
Methodist
Dolores Mirzaie –
Revelation Insurance
Are you making the most
of your membership
Network with Chamber members at our
monthly luncheons and mixers
Call the Chamber at 818-846-3111 for upcoming events.
Save the Date for our Anniversary Celebration
Wednesday, March 25th | 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
2721 Willow Street, Burbank, CA 91505
Join us for a spectacular celebration as we give thanks to those who
have supported our efforts over the past five years. We are grateful to be
celebrating such a momentous milestone, and we invite you to enjoy the
festivities along side us — with live entertainment, drinks, hors d’oeuvres and a
silent auction to benefit the Burbank Temporary Aid Center (BTAC).
RSVP at: (818) 954-9500
Independent Living • Assisted Living • Memory Care
www.VintageSenior.com
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Burbank Fire Department
Presentation At February
Business Connection Luncheon
BurbankChamber.org
BUSINESS is GOOD for BURBANK!
Photo by Harvey Branman
Captain Eric Baumgardener, Burbank Fire Department, was the main speaker for
the day making suggestions as to how everyone can be properly prepared for
emergency disasters.
Photo by Harvey Branman
Randy and Amy Harken of Nurse Next Door sponsored the luncheon at The Castaway.
Photo by Harvey Branman
Karen Volpei (Keller-Williams Realty) and City Clerk Zizette Mullins are shown
enjoying the pre-lunch networking period. Zizette encouraged attendees to vote
in this year’s Burbank Primary Election.
Photo by Harvey Branman
Winning opportunity prizes provided by Andrew Vargas of Edison Fire Protection
(shown in middle) are J.C. Holt (Burbank Family YMCA) and Kristine Boyd (Mary
Kay Cosmetics).
Business Connection
Luncheons
Upcoming March Events
Business Connection Luncheon
After Hours Mixer
Thurs. – Mar. 12, 2015
Thurs. – Mar. 26, 2015
Location
Member Host
1250 Harvard Road, Burbank 91501
150 E. Angeleno., Burbank 91505
11:30 Registration – 12:00 Lunch
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
To exhibit please call Kimberly Thompson @ 818-846-3111
Note
(1) Exhibitors must obtain a 1 Day Itinerant Merchant
License by contacting the City of Burbank at
818-238-5280.
(2) Prospective members are allowed to attend 2 events
of their choosing before deciding to join the Chamber
Program: Bur. Housing Corp.
These monthly luncheons offer attendees ample
networking opportunities, a dynamic speaker, exhibit tables
and an opportunity to present a 25-second “commercial”
highlighting their business.
Sponsor a Chamber Business Connection Luncheon!
As a sponsor, you have the exclusive opportunity to place printedor promotional pieces at each place setting and deliver a
brief verbal commercial for your business.
The cost is nominal and the exposure is great!
Mixer Admission
$10 for Members, $15 for Prospective Members
Referral Service
Note
You must be a member in good standing, be present, and
have your member name drawn to be eligible to win……
Cash Drawing Amount: $1,800
& Cleary Irish Dance
The Chamber receives thousands of requests each
year for recommendations on goods or services to be
purchased
the Burbank
area. Sponsorships,
We refer only
Business in
Connection
Luncheon
Chamber
members to these businesses, area
and our NEW Chamber website ads!
residents, newcomers and visitors, by using our
Call us at 818-846-3111 to find our what you can do with
regularly updated membership roster.
Luncheon Registration
Name(s):
Business:
Address:
Phone:
E-Mail:
My check is enclosed for $_______ Charge my:
Visa
Exp. Date:
Signature:
Account #:
Mastercard
Amex
You may: (1) e-mail your registration to [email protected]; (2) call our Chamber office at 818-846-3111; (3)
register online at our burbankchamber.org website; or (4) Fax to 818-846-0109. Members pre-paying by 3/9/15 will pay $26 and
be listed on the event Hot Sheet. The charge is $28 after or at the door. The non-member charge is $35. Be sure and indicate if
you wish to have a vegetarian meal.
JUST $100!
Call the Chamber at 818-846-3111
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Welcome New Members
We are pleased to welcome the following businesses who became new Chamber members during December.
Gerro Properties, LLC
John M. Gerro
530 S. Glenoaks Blvd., #200
Burbank, CA 91502
818-840-0666
Gerro Properties, LLC has been managing its own
properties since 1974. Our goal is to provide safe,
clean and enjoyable apartments and houses. We pride
ourselves for having long term tenant relationships,
and strive to provide you with the best service possible.
1920’s Hair and Nail Bar
Rafael Nahapetian
1920 W. Olive Avenue, Ste. 135
Burbank, CA 91506
818-840-0359
Offering both modern and past hairstyles, the 1920’s
Hair and Nail Bar was created to not only bring you
exceptional service, but to give you an experience
you won’t soon forget. Step into the Roaring Twenties
and enjoy the ambiance while our expert stylists and
manicurists provide you the service you were always
meant to receive!
Noir Media Marketing - Internet Marketing Agency
Nima Patel
1016 Sherlock Drive
Burbank, CA 91501
424-281-6847
Noir Media Marketing is the leading Internet marketing
agency in the Los Angeles area. Our passionate experts
have years of experience in the industry. We have gained
a credible reputation in helping owners increase and
expand their businesses through our Internet marketing
services.
ADP
Chris Bell
6300 Canoga Avenue
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
818-489-9542
ADP provides payroll, insurance services and HR
needs for the Burbank area. We help business owners
have the ability to focus on growing their businesses
rather than day-to-day payroll tasks.
Carole Roth M.A. LMFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
3815 West Olive Avenue, Suite 102
Burbank, CA 91505
818-556-5418
Winner of the 2014 “Best of Burbank Award for
Counseling Services”, Carole has been in private practice
in the Media District since 1994. Her specializations
include individual therapy, marriage counseling, treatment
of anxiety and depression, challenging life transitions, crisis
management, bereavement and spirituality. The full list can
be found on her website: www.caroleroth.com. CA License
MFT 31059.
Benchmark Post
Paedro Jimenez
2901 W. Alameda Ave., Suite 100
Burbank, CA 91505
818-733-0100
Benchmark Post is a full service audio post-production
facility creating the finest in sound for feature films,
episodic television, games, movie trailers for motion
picture advertising, and Spanish language and Latin
entertainment.
Catalina Benjamin Moore Paints
John Cohn
1022 W. Burbank Blvd.
Burbank. CA 91506
818-308-1599
Catalina Paints has been in business for 50 years, and
with its ninth newest store in Burbank can boast being
the largest distributor of Benjamin Moore Paint in
California. Our approach to business is simple: we
value honesty and quality. We are committed to
providing superior products and services that our
customers have come to expect.
Tutor Doctor
Robin Rapaport
7116 Valjean Avenue
Van Nuys, CA 91406
818-784-7824
Tutor Doctor is an international concierge education service
provider offering one-on-one in-home tutoring and much
more, to students of all ages in any subject. We believe that
learning is a lifelong process and strive to help our students
develop curiosity and become independent thinkers and
creative problem solvers.
Membership Reinvestments
BurbankChamber.org
BUSINESS is GOOD for BURBANK!
Our thanks to the following members who renewed
their Chamber memberships during November. We
are very grateful to each for their ongoing support.
29 Years
Graphics Two
26 Years
Cal Climate Corp.
MarcH
12....................BUSINESS CONNECTION LUNCHEON
11:30 a.m. - Networking
12:00 Noon - Lunch is served
THE CASTAWAY RESTAURANT
1250 Harvard Road, Burbank
Program:
lBurbank Housing Corp
l Cleary Irish Dance
10 Years
Fisher & Phillips, LLP
Quisenberry Insurance
6 Years
Creative Talent Network, LLC
Maranatha High School
26....................AFTER HOURS MIXER
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Holiday Inn
150 E. Angeleno, Burbank
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Happy & Relaxed
L.A. Farmacia Natural
4 Years
Phillps Graduate Institute
3 Years
Glen Park Retirement Community
RE/MAX Elite - Darin Chase
2 Years
Bazyn Communications
Mary Kay Cosmetics – Kristina Boyd
Minuteman Press
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New Member Ribbon Cuttings - Welcome to the Chamber!
One Price Cleaners
Premier America Credit Union
1517 N. San Fernando Blvd.Burbank, CA 91504
521 N. Hollywood Way, Ste. E, Burbank, CA 91505
818-846-1614
818-260-9300
Photo by Harvey Branman
Photo by Harvey Branman
Simmzy’s
Gaucho Grill
3000 West Olive Ave. Burbank 91505
269 E. Palm Avenue, Burbank, CA 91502
818-962-2500
818-861-7555
Photo by Harvey Branman
Photo by Andre Murray
Gaucho Grill Ribbon Cutting (con’t)
2015 Tri-Chamber Mixer
Photo by Harvey Branman
Day Date:
Time:
Location:
Admission:
Now,
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
The Castaway
1250 Harvard Road
Burbank 91501
$25 for Members
$28 for Non-Members
Table Tops:
$100
For Further Info:
818-846-3111
more than ever, we encourage Chamber members to
PROMOTE THEIR BUSINESSES
through the Burbank Business Journal,
Business Connection Luncheon Sponsorships,
Promote Your Business At this Great Networking Event!
Call
and our
NEW Chamber website ads!
us at 818-846-3111 to find our what you can do with
JUST $100!
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The 2015 Guide to Burbank
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BWP Provides ENERGY SOLUTIONS Rebates!
Energy Solutions provides small and large Burbank businesses
with cash rebates to become more energy efficient.
1. MAKE THE CALL
Call BWP to receive an
estimate of the rebate for
your project at (818)
238-3638
3. SCHEDULE AN
INSPECTION
2. MAKE THE
IMPROVEMENTS
4. GET A REBATE
Become eligible to
receive a cash rebate
within four to six weeks
of project completion
A follow up post-inspection is required for all
retrofits projects
Install energy efficient
equipment and start
saving immediately on
your electric bill
Call BWP to find out how much your business can receive for these qualifying upgrades:
• Cool Roofs
• Lighting
• Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning • PC Network Power Management Software
• Other energy efficient upgrades
• Chillers, Motors, and Heat Pumps
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Join the hundreds of Burbank businesses who have used ENERGY SOLUTIONS by visiting us at:
BurbankWaterAndPower.com or calling (818) 238-3638
Business Bucks
Always There for You!
Provides a review of your facility’s energy
use, customized saving recommendations and
installation of high-efficiency equipment, all FREE to you!
Step 1:
Call our hot-line and schedule an on-site appointment with our energy professionals. Your lighting, air conditioning,
refrigeration, motors, water heating, and building envelop will be reviewed for energy-saving opportunities. Cost to you: Free!
Step 2:
Install any of the energy-saving recommendations using BWP’s contractor.
Benefit to you: Up to $5,000 in cost-saving retrofits paid for by BWP!
Congratulations to these energy-saving businesses that used BWP’s
Business Bucks Program in January 2015!
Airmotive Carburetor Co.
Bldg Rehab Inc.
City Wide Uniforms
Color West
Del Rey Properties
Diva Nail Salon
Nail Design Center
Smart Post Sound
Sweetys Candies
Wayne Hoeft OD
C A L L 1 - 8 7 7 - 2 9 0 - 2 5 9 0 N O W T O PA R T I C I PAT E !  B u r b a n k W a t e r A n d P o w e r. c o m
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