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The local effort has already resulted in $178-million in federal
grants, and well on the way to achieving a $500-million goal.
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lightly over two years ago, in
January 2014, President Barack
Obama announced the first cities to
participate in his signature anti-poverty initiative, the Promise Zone program. Los Angeles was selected as
one of the first five Promise Zone
(PZ) locations in the nation.
The Los Angeles Zone stretches
from Hollywood and East Hollywood
south to the Wilshire and Pico Union
neighborhoods. Although managed
under the auspices of the Department of
Housing and Urban Development, thirteen federal agencies are participating in
the program. Each local PZ must apply
for specific federal grant programs, but
is given preference in their applications,
which should enable them to be more
successful at receiving grants.
According to Alison Becker, director of the Los Angeles Promise Zone,
the local effort has already resulted in
$178-million in federal grants, more
than any other PZ has achieved to
date, and well on the way to achieving
a $500-million goal set for the Los
Angeles PZ over the 10-year life of
the program.
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Councilman Ryu Addresses Hollywood Chamber
C
ouncilmember David Ryu, who
represents the 4th Council
District in Los Angeles, delivered his
first address to the members of the
Hollywood Chamber of Commerce
on Thursday, September 15th. The
luncheon meeting was held at The
Avalon, 1735 N. Vine Street.
Councilmember Ryu has represented the 4th district since July 2015.
The district includes portions of
Hollywood, the Hollywood Hills,
Sherman Oaks, Toluca Lake, Los
Feliz, Silverlake, Miracle Mike,
Hancock Park, Windsor Square, and a
portion of Koreatown.
Ryu is the first Korean-American
to serve on the L.A. City Council and
only the second Asian-American to do
so. He studied economics at UCLA,
Public Policy and Administration at
Rutgers, won a prestigious United
Nations graduate internship, and was
a Netkal Fellow at USC’s School of
Social Work. As Senior Deputy to
L.A. County Supervisor Yvonne
Burke, he worked for years on such
issues as public
health, housing,
children and family
services,
transportation and senior services.
Since
taking
office, Ryu has
been working on
initiatives related
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to Land Use and
Infrastructure, primarily because the scale and impact
of development has been one of the
top issues within his district. His
Clean Streets initiative coordinates
various street maintenance efforts and
services throughout his district with
youth from the area. He also established a Discretionary Funds Task
Force to review and provide input on
the use of his discretionary funds.
He has also proposed stronger campaign finance regulations and has
advocated for reform and transparent
planning processes. His effort to preserve residential neighborhoods helped
set new rules to limit mansionization.
He also called for regulations of loudspeakers on tour buses, and secured
neighborhood traffic improvements in
the areas below the Hollywood Sign,
and has enhanced Runyon Canyon
Park’s aging infrastructure.
The following sponsors have come
on board for the luncheon: as
Presenting Sponsor the Hollywood
Museum at the Historic Max Factor
Building; as Gold Level Sponsor the
Avalon Hollywood; as Silver Level
Sponsors the CIM Group, Dynamic
Development Group, FilmL.A., Inc.,
Global Icons, Harridge Development
Group, Hollywood Hotel, Iron
Mountain Entertainment Services,
Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles
Medical
Center,
Occidental
Entertainment Group Holdings,
Pantages
Theatre/Nederlander
Concerts and The Original Farmers
Market.
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Sept/Oct 2016
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OFFICERS
Dr. Fariba Kalantari
Jeff Zarrinnam
Fabio Conti
Bill Roschen
Carole Sarian
Donelle Dadigan
Nicole Mihalka
Beth Marlis
Chair of the Board
Senior Vice Chair
Vice Chair
Vice Chair
Vice Chair
Treasurer
Secretary
Imm. Past Chair
DIRECTORS
Homer Alba
Sholeh Assil
Paul Audley
Cindy Braun
Patty Brunton
Alton Butler
Susan Cabral-Ebert Vin Di Bona
Catherine Farrell
John Gallogly
Michael Gargano
Tari Garza
Dwayne Gathers
Michael Gonzales
John Goodwin
Howard Green
Mike Harriel
Sharon Keyser
Ilyanne Morden Kichaven Melissa Logan
Brandon Mason
Francis Park
Stan Savage
David Simon
Michelle Sobrino
Gary Taglyan
Doug Troy
HONORARY DIRECTORS
Christopher Barton
Brian Johnson
Mark Panatier
Heather Cochran
Mitchell Nedick
Marty Shelton
HONORARY PAST CHAIRS
Oscar Arslanian
Karen Diehl
Bill Farrar
Don Tillman
Jeff Briggs
Mary Lou Dudas
Sam Smith
Christi Van Cleve
STAFF
Leron Gubler
President & CEO
Kaylee Kiecker
Executive Vice President
Ana Martinez
VP of Media Relations
Nicole Shahenian
VP of Public Policy
Marléne Panoyan
Director of Communications/Social Media
J.J. Connaughton
Director of Membership Sales
Madeline Mongelli
Membership Sales Manager
Vivian Kish
Executive Assistant
Kristine Chong
Marketing Coordinator
Monique Barbell
Membership Services Coordinator
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The Chamber Gives Back
to the Community
F
or 95 years, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has been serving the
businesses in Hollywood. However, a lot of what we do also benefits the
community as a whole. Whether it was fighting for adequate storm drains and
streetlights or building the first seats at the Hollywood Bowl in early day
Hollywood, or fighting more recently to bring the subway here and to revitalize
the community, the Chamber has been there working for a better Hollywood.
We take positions on hot political issues. Our PAC has endorsed candidates.
We present seminars and conferences, and we administer the Hollywood Walk
of Fame. However, besides these activities, there is another side of the Chamber
that I love – and that is how the Chamber
gives back.
Very few chambers
In 1996, the Chamber formed a
Community Foundation whose main purhave foundations
pose has been to raise funds for and to
whose main intent is
give grants to local nonprofits catering to
the Hollywood area. They may be serving
to raise money to
homeless youth or providing arts educafund local needs.
tion, but they must serve the Hollywood
area. Since the inception of the foundation, we have given out more than
Very few do a
$800,000 in grants. This month, the foundation will be presenting another $28,500
barbecue for our
in grants to 12 worthy organizations.
The foundation is chaired by immedipublic safety
ate past Chamber Chair Beth Marlis. The
officers to show our
amount of money that the foundation is
able to give out is dependent on the revappreciation.
enues that are raised from two annual
events – our Heroes of Hollywood
Luncheon in the spring and our All
Hallows Eve party at Hollywood Forever Cemetery. When you attend these
events, you are supporting local organizations, because 100 percent of our net
proceeds are given back to the community.
The All Hallows Eve party this year will be on Thursday, October 27th. Our
Foundation board is already hard at work putting this together. We would welcome your sponsorship and attendance. If you are interested in more information, please contact Kristine Chong at [email protected].
For the past 23 years, the Chamber has been organizing another community
event – our annual Police/Fire BBQ. Each year we feed between 300 and 500
public safety officers who are putting their lives on the line to protect us here in
Hollywood. Dozens of Chamber members donate food, supplies, or show up to
serve the officers. The Chamber team serves from about 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. We
always have Hollywood celebrities who also turn out to show their support. Our
2016 barbecue was held on September 9th.
I love these activities because they show how much the Chamber and its
members really care about this community. Very few chambers have foundations whose main intent is to raise money to fund local needs. Very few do a
barbecue for our public safety officers to show our appreciation. This Chamber
does, and it is one more great reason to be an active member of the Hollywood
Chamber of Commerce.
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“The Promise Zone initiative seeks
to revitalize high-poverty communities across the country by creating
jobs, increasing economic activity,
improving educational opportunities,
reducing violent crime, leveraging
private capital, and assisting local
leaders in navigating federal programs,” said Becker.
The local PZ has received 36 federal grants awarded from nine different federal agencies. Among the
grants received is a Community
Economic Development Projects
Grant to finance L.A.-based green
business ventures. A Tech Hire
Partnership Grant will fund training
and hiring of American workers in
high growth industries. A Youth
Career Connect Program will build
out new career academies at six high
schools within the Promise Zone to
focus on health care, biotechnology,
and other technology-related industries. A Smart Manufacturing
Innovation Institute will be funded at
Vermont and Third Street to focus on
advanced manufacturing technology.
Some have questioned why the
first Los Angeles Promise Zone was
selected for this stretch northwest of
Downtown L.A. rather than in South
Los Angeles. Preconditions in the
application criteria used to determine
the first zones made this the area that
could qualify. It is a zone with serious
poverty issues. Of the 173,935 residents estimated to live in the zone, 61percent are estimated to live in poverty and 33-percent of households earn
less than $20,000 annually. The
unemployment rate is at 14-percent. A
total of 36-percent do not have a high
school diploma, while the drop-out
rate of 15-percent is twice the national
average. There are about 3,000 homeless living within the PZ, with the
highest population of homeless youth
in the nation.
Becker said that earlier this year, a
second Promise Zone was announced
for Los Angeles, to be known as the
South L.A. Promise Zone. That PZ is
to be led by Los Angeles Trade Tech
and will be workforce oriented.
Becker said that there are many
ways Hollywood businesses can be
supportive of the Promise Zone. She
would particularly like to see local
businesses participate in the 2017
Summer
Youth
Employment
Program. She said that only four
employers from within the PZ participated during the first year of the program. The commitment would be for
five weeks. They are looking primarily for service sector jobs for youth
from 18 to 24. However, they can also
customize the summer jobs for individual employers. If they have a sense
of the opportunities and skills needed,
they can screen for those skills, or
provide soft skills training for the
youth to be prepared for the jobs. The
goal is to identify between 600 and
800 jobs. To find out more about how
to participate in the youth employment program, go to www.lapromisezone.org or call (213)978-2747.
Becker noted that they are also
hoping to put together a small task
force that would meet three to four
times to help design the program for
the next year. Anyone interested in
serving should contact her.
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PUBLIC POLICY
HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE n Since 1921... Promoting and enhancing the business, cultural and civic well-being of the greater Hollywood community.
Hollywood Chamber Announces Positions
on November 2016 Ballot Initiatives
O
n Tuesday, November 8th, voters across the State will
be asked to vote on a series of important Ballot measures. With much at stake for the California Business
Community, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce encourages all of our members to make sure to get out and vote!
The final day to register to vote in the November General
Election will be Monday, October 24th. You may register vote
online at the California Secretary of State’s Voter Registration
page or by calling the Secretary of State’s voter hotline: (800)
345-VOTE(8683) to request a paper application.
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Not sure if you already registered to vote? No problem!
If you reside in the Los Angeles County, check your status
at the Los Angeles County Registrar or call (800)8152666. For all other counties, visit the California Secretary
of State’s Registration Status page. Also note that if you
have recently moved to a new location or have legally
changed your name, you are required to re-register to vote.
To date, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Board
of Directors has taken official positions on the following
November 2016 Ballot Initiatives:
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SUPPORT
PROPOSITION 52
OPPOSE
PROPOSITION 53
SUPPORT
PROPOSITION 56
OPPOSE
PROPOSITION 61
State Fees on Hospitals.
Federal Medi-Cal
Matching Funds
Revenue Bonds.
Statewide Voter
Approval. Initiative
Constitutional
Amendment
Cigarette Tax to Fund
Healthcare, Tobacco Use
Prevention, Research,
and Law Enforcement.
Initiative Constitutional
Amendment and Statute.
State Prescription
Drug Purchases.
Pricing Standards.
Initiative Statute.
Initiative Statutory and
Constitutional Amendment.
Extends indefinitely an
existing statute that imposes
fees on hospitals to obtain
federal matching funds.
Uses fees to fund Medi-Cal
health care services, care
for uninsured patients, and
children’s health coverage.
Requires voter approval to
change use of fees or funds.
Permits other amendments
or repeal by Legislature
with a two-thirds vote.
Declares fee proceeds do
not count as revenue toward
state spending limit or
Proposition 98 funding
requirement.
Requires statewide voter
approval before any revenue
bonds can be issued or sold
by the state for projects that
are financed, owned, operated, or managed by the state
or any joint agency created
by or including the state, if
the bond amount exceeds $2
billion. Prohibits dividing
projects into multiple separate projects to avoid
statewide voter approval
requirement. Proposition 53
is opposed by the Chamber
because it takes away local
control by requiring a
statewide vote even for some
local infrastructure projects.
The measure would add new
layers of bureaucracy and
red tape that will delay or
derail needed improvements
to critical infrastructure,
including after emergencies
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Increases cigarette tax by
$2.00 per pack, with
equivalent increase on
other tobacco products and
electronic cigarettes containing nicotine. Allocates
revenues primarily to
increase funding for existing healthcare programs;
also for tobacco use prevention/control programs,
tobacco-related disease
research and law enforcement, University of
California physician training, dental disease prevention programs, and administration. Excludes these
revenues from Proposition
98 funding requirements.
If tax causes decreased
tobacco consumption,
transfers tax revenues to
offset decreases to existing
tobacco-funded programs
and sales tax revenues.
Requires biennial audit.
Prohibits state agencies
from paying more for a
prescription drug than the
lowest price paid for the
same drug by the United
States Department of
Veterans Affairs. Applies
to any program where the
state is the ultimate payer
for a drug, even if the state
does not purchase the drug
directly. Exempts certain
purchases of prescription
drugs funded through
Medi-Cal. The Hollywood
Chamber of Commerce
opposes this initiative
which would be bad for
patients, harmful for veterans and expensive for taxpayers. Independent
experts warn the measure
could increase state prescription drug costs, while
reducing patient access to
medicines.
Additional Ballot Measures will be considered prior to the November election. Stay tuned for further announcements. For
more information on these important November Ballot Initiatives, please contact the Hollywood Chamber Vice President
of Public Policy, Nicole Shahenian at [email protected]
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Planning Underway for State of
Entertainment Industry Conference
W
ork is underway planning for
the fifth annual State of the
Entertainment Industry Conference,
presented by the Hollywood Chamber
of Commerce and Variety. The conference is the pre-eminent local forum
that focuses on the importance of the
Entertainment Industry to California
and steps that need to be taken to keep
it healthy.
The conference will be held at
Loews Hollywood Hotel, 1755 N.
Highland Ave., on Wednesday,
November 30. Registration will begin
at 8:30 a.m. with the sessions running
from 9:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The conference includes breakfast and lunch.
Co-chairs are Sharon Keyser, Senior
VP, Real Estate, Government &
Community Relations for Paramount
Pictures, and Doug Troy, COO/CFO
of Trailer Park.
The theme selected for the 2016
conference is “Hollywood Without
Borders”. It will again feature messages from public officials and industry experts. Amy Lemisch of the
California Film Commission will provide an update on the California film
tax credits program. The Commitment
to California Award will again be presented to someone in the entertainment industry who has shown by their
actions support for the California
Film Industry. Last year’s honoree
was Roy Price of Amazon Studios.
This year, a special panel discussion
will hone in on the topic “Hollywood
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STATE OF THE ENTERTAINMENT
INDUSTRY CONFERENCE
HOLLYWOOD WITHOUT BORDERS:
THE GLOBAL ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2016 8:30AM – 1:30PM
LOEWS HOLLYWOOD HOTEL / 1755 HIGHLAND AVE., HOLLYWOOD
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Without Borders – the Global
Entertainment Industry”. The panel is
expected to discuss why films and TV
shows must play well in an increasing
number of global markets to achieve
real success. They will also discuss
which new markets are representing the
best growth opportunities and which
non-scripted formats and scripted series
are gaining traction around the world.
Sponsors to date include Variety as
the presenting sponsor, with the
Hollywood Museum in the Historic
Max Factor Building as the platinum
level sponsor. Breakfast sponsors
include Iron Mountain Entertainment
Services, Loews Hollywood Hotel,
Paramount Pictures and Vin Di Bona
Productions / FishBowl Worldwide
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Media. Gold level sponsors include
FilmL.A., Inc., and Hudson Media
Properties.
Silver level sponsors include
AT&T, Capitol Music Group,
Occidental Entertainment Group
Holdings, Paramount Contractors and
Developers, and Providence St.
Joseph Medical Center. Anyone interested in being a sponsor should contact Kaylee Kiecker at [email protected].
Anyone desiring to join the committee working to organize the conference should contact Vivian Kish at
[email protected].
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De León Addresses Hollywood Community
The Hollywood Chamber recently hosted the second State of the
State Luncheon featuring California State Senate President Pro
Tempore Kevin De León, at Paramount Pictures. Pictured from left
are Chair Fariba Kalantari, De León, and Presenting sponsor Donelle
Dadigan of the Hollywood Museum in the Historic Max Factor
Building. Platinum sponsors included Paramount Pictures, Variety;
Gold sponsor was FilmL.A., Inc.; Silver spnsors were CIM Group,
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Comcast|NBCUniversal, Crescent
Heights, Entertainment Union Coalition, Harridge Development
Group, Hollywood American Legion Post #43, Hudson Pacific
Properties, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, Liner
LLP, Managed Career Solutions, Occidental Entertainment Group
Holdings, Paramount Contractors & Developers, Vernon Chamber
PAC, The Walt Disney Company, and Warner Bros. Entertainment.
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CHAMBER HONORS
HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE n Since 1921... Promoting and enhancing the business, cultural and civic well-being of the greater Hollywood community.
Chamber’s Boardmember and Two Staff Honored
T
he Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that one of
its boardmembers Sam Smith and two of its staff, Leron Gubler and
Ana Martinez have been recognized with honors.
Sam Smith Receives NAHU’s
Highest Honor as Gordon
Memorial Award Recognizes
Industry’s Person of the Year
TTMA to Honor Chamber’s
Leron Gubler with 2016 AKM
Award Winner at Taglyan,
October 4th
People En Espanol Names
Chamber’s Ana Martinez
One of “Top 25 Most Powerful
Latina Women Of 2016”
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H
he National Association of Health
Underwriters (NAHU) recently
honored Sam Smith as the recipient of
the Harold R. Gordon Memorial
Award at the 86th Annual Convention
in Albuquerque, NM.
This award is the health
insurance
industry’s
most meaningful and
significant
honor.
NAHU annually awards
the industry’s greatest accolade, the
Harold R. Gordon Memorial Award,
which recognizes the recipient as the
industry’s ‘Person of the Year.’ “Sam
Smith is a trailblazer: someone with
selflessness, passion, integrity, devotion and great ideas,” said Janet
Trautwein, CEO of NAHU. “His contribution to the advancement of
NAHU has been invaluable.”
Smith has held many leadership
positions for the Los Angeles and
California Association of Health
Underwriters. During the ballot to initiate the passage of Proposition 45,
Smith was instrumental as being one
of the few to spearhead the outline,
vision and execution of CAHU’s
Agents in Action campaign. Its success was an integral part of the defeat
of Proposition 45, and, ultimately,
impacted consumers across the country. In 1996, Smith founded his own
insurance agency, Genesis Financial &
Insurance Services, where he remains
as the president and co-partner with
past NAHU president Bruce Benton.
Sam served as Chair of the
Hollywood Chamber from 2010 to
2011, Chair of the Hollywood
Chamber Community Foundation,
and continues to serve as a boardmember on the Hollywood Chamber
Board of Directors.
he Travel & Tourism Marketing
Association has selected Leron
Gubler as the recipient of the 2016
Anastasia
K.
Mann
(AKM)
Leadership Award. The event will be
held at Taglyan Cultural
Complext on Tuesdsay,
October 4th 11:30 a.m.
to 2:30 p.m.
Gubler has been
serving as the President
and CEO of the Hollywood Chamber
of Commerce for the past 24 years.
His tenure since 1992 continues to
oversee the great comeback story of
Hollywood. As President, Gubler
assisted in the development of four
successful business improvement districts and has successfully testified on
behalf of the Hollywood Chamber of
Commerce to bring new projects to
the Hollywood community. Gubler is
also the face of the Chamber at the
famous Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremonies, promoting both the
Chamber and Hollywood to the
world. He has been the emcee for
Walk of Fame Ceremonies since the
passing of Johnny Grant in January
2008. Gubler has participated in more
than 500 ceremonies.
Los Angeles City Councilmember
Mitch O’Farrell, who represents
Hollywood, will present Gubler with
the AKM award.
“We are so proud of our President
& CEO,” said Dr Fariba Kalantari,
Chair of the Hollywood Chamber.
“Leron is the consummate professional and he has been leading our
Hollywood to shine brighter.”
TTMA will also honor Los Angeles
International Airport (LAX) with the
2016 TTMA Landmark Award.
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ollywood
Chamber
of
Commerce’s Ana Martinez has
been named one of “The 25 Most
Powerful Latina Women of 2016” by
People En Espanol Magazine amongst
leaders in the world of
entertainment, communications, business and
policy. “We are thrilled
to hear that our own Ana
Martinez is among the
“Most Powerful” honorees this year,”
said Leron Gubler, President & CEO
of the Hollywood Chamber of
Commerce. “Ana is as unique as our
Walk of Fame.”
Among the honorees for this year
are Singer/songwriter Gloria Estefan,
television personality Maria Celeste
Arraras, actress/singer Maite Perroni,
Director of the White House’s
National Politics Cecilia Muñoz,
Olympic athletes Monica Puig and
Laurie Hernandez, entertainment
executive Nely Galan, talk show host
Lilli Estefan and entrepreneur Alex
Reyes and many others.
Martinez has produced more than
600 ceremonies of the famed
Hollywood Walk of Fame. Having
staffed the Walk for nearly half of its
history, there is likely no one who
knows more about the mechanics and
history of the Walk of Fame than her.
The personalities selected for the
list will be honored at the VIP event of
“The 25 Women More Powerful” on
September 16th, in Miami, Florida.
Readers can also participate in powerful LIVE!, a free event which offers
fast-paced workshops with experts on
such topics as professional advice,
fashion and beauty, and more on
September 17th at Miami Dade
College, Wolfson Campus.
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Hollywood Chamber Adds Three Stars
T
he Hollywood Walk of
Fame has had a very busy
summer. On July 15th, the
Hollywood Chamber of
Commerce honored singer
Pitbull. The star in the category of Recording was dedicated at 6201 Hollywood Pitbull
Boulevard in front of Eastown
located in Celia Cruz Square.
Next on July 28, was award
winning
actor
Michael
Keaton. The star in the category of Motion Pictures was
dedicated at 6931 Hollywood
Boulevard in front of
Madame
Tussauds
Hollywood. Both ceremonies were packed with fans visiting from around the world. Locals made it to see their
favorite stars as well. On August 11, the Chamber honored
the beautiful Roma Downey. The star in the category of
Television was dedicated at 6664 Hollywood Boulevard in
front of Sergeants Supply. Downey’s star was placed next to
that of her husband and fellow Walk of Famer Mark
Burnett. Roma’s birth country Ireland, was celebrating her
special day while watching the live stream of her ceremony.
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If you can’t make it to Hollywood, you can enjoy the ceremonies via a livestream done by the Chamber’s exclusive
media partner Variety. Catch the ceremonies LIVE on
www.walkoffame.com at 11:30 a.m. For updates on upcoming ceremonies, please check out www.walkoffame.com and
Walk of Fame on Facebook and twitter @Wofstargirl.
CHAMBER BUSINESS BENEFIT
marketing Hollywood
communicating in a world of
Refer a member.
Get rewarded.
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that it is
introducing a new Referral Program starting July 1st which offers
$25 credit and other benefits to both the referring member
and the new business which joins.
Here’s how to claim your $25 reward:
• You have to be a member of the Hollywood Chamber
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• If they join, your business will receive one-time $25 off dues on the next
anniversary date of your membership.
• There are no limits on referrals. You will receive $25 off on membership
dues for each member you refer when they join the Chamber.
Value Added Bonus to Your Business:
Value Added Bonus to Your Referral:
1 Enter into a quarterly drawing for
prizes at mixers
1 Waive the $30 processing fee from
their membership application
2 Promote your business and the
Referral Program via Chamber media
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CHAMBER EVENTS
HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE n Since 1921... Promoting and enhancing the business, cultural and civic well-being of the greater Hollywood community.
Wood & Vine to Host Chamber’s Mixer on Sept. 29th
he Hollywood Chamber’s September Business
After Hours Mixer will be generously hosted by
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Wood & Vine on Thursday, September 29th from 5:30
p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Wood & Vine is a New American restaurant featuring a craft cocktail bar and a large outdoor patio!
Offering a menu of market-driven seasonal shared
plates plus a selection of beverages in a warm and
inviting atmosphere! The kitchen is open until midnight Tuesday through Saturday. For more information on the venue, visit www.woodandvine.com
Enjoy your first drink and appetizers on the house
compliments of Wood & Vine. Desserts to be hosted
by The Pie Hole Los Angeles. Enjoy sweet and savory
pies from scratch! For more information on the venue,
visit www.thepieholela.com
Brainstorm and Organize Your
Holiday Social Media Markeng
WHO:
Hollywood Chamber of Commerce
in partnership with Constant Contact and Microsoft/UGM Enterprises
WHEN:
Friday, October 21st • 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
WHAT:
9:00 to 9:45 Holiday Social Media Marketing
9:45 to 10:30 Brainstorming, tips, and tricks
WHERE:
Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, 7018 Hollywood Blvd.
LEARN...
How to set marketing goals & strategize using social media tools & analytics
Social media trends (Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Linkedin & Twitter)
Who uses different Social Media platforms (demographics)
Why Pinterest and Instagram users are purchasing directly from a post
How to use these tools for business to business and non-profits
How to measure social media efforts to improve results
How to use holidays to grow your Business
#Halloween #ShopSmall #Thanksgiving #GivingTuesday #Christmas
#BlackFriday #Hannukkah #NewYear2017
Brainstorm and Organize Your Holiday Social Media Marketing - Sometimes
called the ‘Queen of Analytics,’ Liz Harsch of Tailor-Made Advertising has been
helping small businesses make the most of their marketing budget since 1988 using
online and traditional media mixes. Liz has been awarded an all star Email Marketer
by Constant Contact and Master Certified to teach small businesses how to make
the most of online tools from email marketing to social media.
Complimentary Event. Only 40 seats available. Must RSVP online.
Validated parking is available at Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel for $4
CHAMBER BUSINESS BENEFIT
providing networking opportunities
TIME TO POLISH YOUR ELEVATOR SPEECH!
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce invites members, local businesses, nonprofit
organizations and the community to the Tech101 Educational Series on Friday, October
21st at 9 a.m. followed by a brainstorming session on holiday social media planning.
Keep up with technology as it continues to evolve.
Wood & Vine is located at 6280 Hollywood Blvd.
Parking is available in nearby lots. Meet other
Chamber members and promote your business at this
sophisticated venue! RSVP to: www.hollywoodchamber.net/events
As a benefit of membership, there is no charge to
attend Chamber mixers for members who are in good
standing. Non-members who wish to attend may
contact [email protected]
One business
to win a gift from
Microsoft
HOLLYWOOD
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
SPEED LEADS
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce invites member businesses to
connect at SPEED LEADS networking event on Tuesday, October 18th, at 12
noon at the Hollywood Chamber offices. The Chamber’s fast-paced event
presents an opportunity to briefly connect face-to-face with
representatives from member businesses and to introduce your business to
other Chamber members.
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
12 Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Hollywood Chamber of Commerce
7018 Hollywood Blvd.
Open to Hollywood Chamber Members only.
Lunch will be served courtesy of Dave & Buster’s.
This is a part of your Chamber membership benefit.
There is no charge to attend for members in good standing.
Reservations will be taken on a first come-first served basis.
Only one representative per company as space is limited.
REGISTER NOW
REGISTER NOW
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Hollywood Chamber Community Foundation
Plans Annual All Hallow’s Eve Fundraiser
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lans are underway for the
Hollywood Chamber Community
Foundation’s All Hallow’s Eve
Fundraiser. Each year, more than 250
guests have the unique opportunity to
experience Halloween from within
the gates of the Hollywood Forever
Cemetery at 6000 Santa Monica Blvd.
Ghosts and guests enjoy an
evening of ghoulish grub, haunted
tours, and live entertainment. All proceeds are awarded to non-profit
organizations serving the Hollywood
community.
Admission is exclusive to
Chamber members and their friends.
Come for the tricks and stay for the
treats on Thursday, October 27th from
5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Costumes are
encouraged!
Register
online:
www.hollywoodchamber.net/events.
Want to get involved? Last year,
over 50 restaurants and businesses
donated food/drinks, raffle prizes,
entertainment, and monetary contributions. The Community Foundation
is excited for Chamber businesses to
come on board and show support for
this popular benefit to the community.
To sponsor this event, please contact
Kaylee Kiecker at [email protected]
As of publication, PresentingLevel sponsor is the Hollywood
Forever Cemetery; Gold-Level sponsors are Harridge Development Group
and Hollywood Hotel; Silver-Level
sponsors are Andrews International,
Capitol Music Group, Paramount
Contractors & Developers, Southern
California Gas Company, and U.S.
Bank.
The Community Foundation is an
organization within the Hollywood
Chamber of Commerce that promotes
the well-being of non-profit organizations in Hollywood. The mission of
the Community Foundation is to support and advance the educational, cul-
Come for the food, stay for the fun.
HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE COMMUNITY FOUNDATIO
ALL HALLOW’S EVE PART
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2016
5:30 P.M. TO 8:30 P.M.
HOLLYWOOD FOREVER
6000 Santa Monica Blvd. (East of Gower)
ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT OUR 501(c)3 HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER COMMUNITY FOUNDATIO
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Ghoulish Food
Mysterious Cocktails
Spooky DJ
Costume Contest
Psychic Readers
Guided Tours
Dance Performance
Strolling Magicians
Face Painters
Kids Activities
Complimentary parking at the Cemetery for your car or hearse.
Opportunities still available for sponsorships, restaurants, and prize donations.
PRESENTING SPONSOR
tural, and economic interests of the
community. The Foundation hosts
two major fundraisers each year, the
Heroes of Hollywood Awards
Luncheon and the All Hallow’s Eve
Event. The funds are awarded in the
form of grants to deserving non-profit
organizations serving the Hollywood
area.
The Foundation accepts grant
applications twice a year with the
deadline being end of May and end of
October. Since its inception in 1996,
the Foundation has given out more
than $800,000 in grants, and has given
out $52,250 in grants this last year.
For more information, visit www.hollywoodchamber.net/foundation.
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assisting the community
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treatment, in as little as a couple of appointments including:
• whitening yellow or stained teeth
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CHAMBER WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS
2nd Street Cigar Lounge
Joseph Williams
124 W. 2nd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 452-4416
2ndstreetcigars.com
Crowds on Demand
Adam Swart
8484 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 515
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
(323) 556-7287
www.crowdsondemand.com
Athens Services
Wendy Bruget
12303 Montague St.
Los Angeles, CA 91331
(626) 855-7292
www.athensservices.com
Dynamic Development
Company
Damon Porter
1725 21st St.
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 315-5411 x103
www.dynamicdevco.com
Cadence | CA
William Rothacker
178 North Crescent Dr., Suite 4
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(650) 387-9023
www.cadencecapitalinvestments.com
car2go
Walter Rosenkranz
1717 W. 6th St.
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 428-6233
www.car2go.com/
Ciao Bella Staffing, LLC
Aggi Roselli
1911 17th St., Unit 2
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(424) 279-3212
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Emmanuel Vergara
Emmanuel Vergara
5554 Harold Way, Apt. 1
Hollywood, CA 90028
Exhale Spa & Fitness Studio in
Hollywood
Jenna Clarke
1755 N. Highland Ave.
Hollywood, CA 90028
(323) 491-1376
www.exhalespa.com/hollywood
Hollywood Proper Residences
Cara Federici
1550 N. El Centro Ave.
Hollywood, CA 90028
(323) 465-7767
www.livehollywoodproper.com
YAMASHIRO HOLLYWOOD
Celebrate life’s special moments at the serene and iconic
Yamashiro Hollywood. The name Yamashiro translates as
“Mountain Palace” in Japanese. Located just 15 minutes
north of downtown Los Angeles in the iconic Hollywood
Hills neighborhood, Yamashiro has set
the stage of Japan in movies and TV
since the 1920s. The peaceful ambience of Japanese-inspired tranquility
and unparalleled views of the city
make this a perfect venue for your celebrations and special events. The
Garden Courtyard houses original
Japanese artwork with a Koi pond and
well-manicured gardens, sprinkled with romantic lighting.
Your guests are comfortable year round, with built in
heaters and a canopy covering the space in colder months.
Guests can also enjoy dramatic views of the Hollywood
sign, Griffith Observatory and downtown Los Angeles
while noshing on traditional sushi bites or Asian-inspired
fare from Chef Christophe Bonnegrace.
Yamashiro Hollywood
1999 N. Sycamore Ave., Hollywood, CA 90068
Call (323)466-5125 • [email protected]
www.yamashirohollywood.com
DYNAMIC DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Dynamic is a
full-service commercial, mixed-use and multi-family developer. The company has successfully completed hundreds of
projects from custom homes and luxury condominiums to
freestanding, single and multi-tenant retail as well as mixeduse and multi-family developments. Dynamic is a collaborative team of seasoned professionals with a combined total of
more than 150 years of experience in real estate development
and construction. Each member is creative, passionate and
proficient in all
phases of development and regularly
reviews projects to
ensure alignment
with the company’s core values of Integrity, Quality and
Value. Dynamic Development Company differentiates itself
from other development firms because its clients’ development needs can all be met under one roof, guiding clients
through site selection, design, construction, maintenance and
legal processes. An integral part of Dynamic’s project entitlement process includes working with local community
stakeholders, such as neighborhood councils, local councilmen’s offices, chambers of commerce as well as door-to-door
canvassing. Dynamic considers itself a steward and partner
of the local communities in which they build. Above all,
Dynamic has a reputation for building strong relationships
with its clients and community members. Dynamic CEO
Damon Porter affirms that “We build relationships one project at a time. Projects have deadlines, relationships don’t.”
Morgan Christiansen, Project Coordinator
1725 21st St., Santa Monica, CA 90404
Call (310)315-5411 x103 • [email protected]
www.dynamicdevco.com
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PASCAL HALIM
Pascal Halim is a photographer / director based in Los
Angeles and provides photography services for the entertainment industry, portraits, concerts, live events, corporate
and architectural alongside production services for specific
projects. His creative
approach coupled with
years of experience in the
U.S. and abroad makes
him the ideal candidate to
find the right tone, style
and capture the right energy for any project within
any context. Whether it is for marketing purposes, promotional or for personal use, Pascal’s talented skills, sharp eye,
and comprehension of clients’ needs will ensure a unique
result, tailored to maximize the end product’s impact.
Pascal Halim
7616 Hollywood Blvd Ste 316, Los Angeles, CA 90046
Call (323)828-8527 • [email protected]
www.pascalhalim.com
PROPER SIGHTSEEING
Proper Sightseeing introduces visitors
to the City of Angels in an entertaining
and educational way. They launched the
Hollywood Welcome Center, next to
Disney’s historic El Capitan Theater in
the heart of Hollywood to better service
tourists. Their talented cast brings Los
Angeles to life by showcasing the City in a unique and
interactive way. Guests can hop-on and hop-off in historic
Hollywood, glitzy Beverly Hills, trendy Santa Monica and
everywhere in between! The Proper team is looking forward to showing you L.A. the Proper Way!
Scott Sanchez, Managing Partner
6822 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Call (844)237-7673 •
[email protected]
www.propersightseeing.com
CIAO BELLA STAFFING
Ciao Bella Staffing, LLC is the go-to
event staffing company in Southern
California. They provide front and
back of the house personnel for leading caterers, venues, event planners
and private individuals. Ciao Bella
Staffing specialize in highly-trained
bartenders, waiters, captains, prep cooks, line cooks, dishwasher and private chefs. The principals have been staffing
special events for almost 20 years. Are you looking for permanent staff for your venue or restaurant? Ciao Bella
Staffing, LLC has a unique complimentary direct hire program. Please contact them for help with any of your
staffing needs.
Aggi Roselli, Director of Sales & Marketing
Call (424)279-3212 • [email protected]
www.CiaoBellaStaffing.com
CHAMBER WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS
Hotel Luxen
Nishant Shah
2018 N. Highland Ave.
Hollywood, CA 90068
(562) 824-9088
McElfish Law Firm
Raymond McElfish
1112 N. Sherbourne Dr.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
(310) 659-4900
www.mcelfishlaw.com
HQ Creative Office
Leo Grifka
1801 Century Park East, Suite
#1560
Los Angeles, CA 90067
(310) 280-2830
hqcreativeoffice.com/
Strong Forever
Gordon Myers
6513 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90028
(818) 905-7924
www.strongforever.org
IPS Group, Inc.
Amir Sedadi
5601 Oberlin Drive ste 100
San Diego, CA 92121
(562) 373-4520
www.ipsgroupinc.com
The MDME Agency
Matt Dugan
7080 Hollywood Blvd., #1100
Hollywood, CA 90028
(310) 777-7778
www.themdmeagency.com
Makeup Secrets LTD
Rasa Sinkeviciute
Auku Street 5
Vilnius, Lithuania, LT-07130
37060595859
Tishman Speyer
Frank Gaugler
6430 Sunset Blvd., Suite 415
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 464-4558
www.tishmanspeyer.com
Mama Celia's Kitchen
John Lee
5907 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(310) 722-0177
www.mamaceliaskitchen.com
Trammell Crow Company
Alex Valente
2221 Rosecrans Ave., Suite 200
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 363-4701
www.trammellcrow.com
MANAM
Natalie Yaru
1617 Cosmo St.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(213) 700-4132
www.manamfashion.com
Yamashiro Hollywood
Nicole Galati
1999 N. Sycamore Ave.
Hollywood, CA 90068
(323) 466-5125
www.yamashirohollywood.com
HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER CALENDAR
09/29
10/06
10/18
10/21
10/27
11/09
11/30
Business After Hours at Wood & Vine
TEAM Meeting
Speed Leads Luncheon
Tech 101 Educational Event
All Hallow’s Eve Party
Business After Hours at PALEY
Entertainment Conference at Loews Hotel
For sponsorship opportunities,
please contact Kaylee Kiecker
[email protected]
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HQ CREATIVE OFFICE
HQ Creative Office is the premier developer of upscale
creative office space in Los Angeles. It was founded by
entrepreneur Robert Herscu in 2011 with the goal of
providing creative office tenants a turnkey working
environment alongside architecturally significant design
MCELFISH LAW FIRM
McElfish Law Firm is a boutique law firm that caters to the
needs of both individuals and small businesses in the community. Raymond D. McElfish, who is also a resident of the
community, founded the law firm over a quarter of a century
ago. Over this period of time, he has tried over 100 cases to
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and construction. Over the past five years, the company
has leveraged its reputation in successful real estate and
entrepreneurial ventures into becoming the prominent
adaptive reuse developer for the innovative community.
HQ Creative Office achieves this through a holistic
process in which property sourcing, architectural
design, construction and material sourcing, are all done
with the single vision of end user functionality and spatial awareness. As the Los Angeles creative office submarket continues to grow, the HQ Creative Office portfolio offers a new level of understanding to those working in creative and innovative industries by aligning the
three pillars of state-of-the-art space, exceptional
design, and prime location.
Leo Grifka, Executive Vice President
1801 Century Park East, Ste 1560
Century City, CA 90067
Call (310)280-2830 • [email protected]
hqcreativeoffice.com
jury verdict and has been involved in nearly every kind of
litigation imaginable that could affect individuals and small
businesses. Mr. McElfish’s goal has been to provide all
members of the community with a place to go with their
legal needs, no matter how big or small, where they can
count on a friendly environment, reasonable, flexible and
affordable fees and the utmost respect for their concerns. His
firm provides an array of services ranging from personal
injury cases to business litigation, and even matters that do
not involve litigation. McElfish Law Firm is dedicated to
achieving the results that their clients desire in the prompt
and responsive manner that their clients deserve. Looking
for a lawyer can be an intimidating chore. At McElfish Law
Firm we will make finding and hiring a lawyer easy and
affordable. We look forward to working with you.
Raymond D. McElfish, Owner
1112 N. Sherbourne Drive, West Hollywood, CA 90069
Call (310)659-4900 • [email protected]
www.mcelfishlaw.com
RENEWING MEMBERS - WE THANK THESE BUSINESSES FOR RENEWING THEIR MEMBERSHIP
1st Community Insurance
Adams, John O.
All Japan News Inc
Angel City Data
Anvil Cases, Inc.
Beverly Hills / Greater LA Associat
Broadstone Candara at Hancock Park
Cabo Cantina
Capital Foresight
Castex Rentals
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Comfort Inn - Sunset Strip / Walk of Fame
Covenant House California
Dunes Inn - Sunset
Eastown Apartments
Father of Hollywood, The
Fresh Brothers
Frolic Room
Garland, The
Gleicher, Tilley & Leonard, LLP
Global Icons
Hair Shop, The
Harley-Davidson of Glendale
Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center
Hollywood Schoolhouse
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Hollywood Souvenirs & Gifts, LLC
Hollywood Studios Building / Sierot
Company
Hollywood Tow Service / Official Police
Garage
Hollywood Wax Museum
Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical
Center
Kay Neill-Wint Property Owner
L.A.'s Largest Mixer
LA CITY Tours
Lacer
Lavender Effect
Loews Hollywood Hotel
Los Angeles Film School, The
Los Angeles Ronald McDonald House
Los Angeles Zoo
LURE
Madame Tussauds Hollywood
MCS BusinessSource Network
Motion Picture & Television Fund
National Council of Jewish Women / L.A.
Oasis of Hollywood
Optometrix
Panavision
Pantages Theatre - Nederlander West
Paramount Pictures
Park Plus Inc. (California)
Proper Parking Company
Rimowa Beverly Hills
Robert Green Company, The
Roschen Van Cleve Architects
Shakey's Pizza Parlor
SMPTE - Society of Motion Picture &
Television Engineers
Southern California Hospital at Hollywood
SP Plus Corp
Top End Constructors, Inc.
Total Outdoor
Townscape Management Inc
Toyota Scion of Hollywood
UPS Store (#4381)
Vanlochem & Associates
Wanderlust Hollywood
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood
We Can, Pediatric Brain Tumor Network
Weissman | Markovitz Communications
Wilcon
World Championships of
Performing Arts
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UNITRONICS AUTOMATED PARKING SYSTEMS
Enjoy the latest fully Automated Parkade in North America
in WeHo! Unitronics Systems, with over 27 years of
expertise in automation, was chosen by the City of West
Hollywood to design, manufacture and install a 200-space
Automated Parkade behind City Hall. Unitronics Systems
TISHMAN SPEYER
Tishman Speyer is a world leader in acquiring, developing,
leasing and managing first class real estate. Their projects
total over 152-million sq.-ft. and form the backbone of
their global real estate portfolio across the United States,
Europe, Latin America and Asia. Their international work-
has various installations throughout North America while
the parent company, Unitronics, has provided automated
warehousing solutions to Fortune 500 companies throughout the globe. Their design professionals have the extensive experience to analyze your project and deliver a robust
and cost effective system design that maximizes parking
capacity. Unitronics Systems offers a unique tool for architects and developers when designing new projects with
parking needs. Their parking solutions provide two to three
times the number of spaces more than a conventional
garage for increased flexibility in building design with a
smaller footprint. Reduced excavation and building size
reduces construction costs. Significant savings are
achieved in lighting, ventilation and a reduced insurance
premiums
Frank DeFoe, North America Region Vice President
5327 Mount Helena Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90041
Call (323)257.5557 • [email protected]
www.unitronics.com
force blends local expertise, global best practices and a
network of professional relationships throughout the
world. Their 19 regional offices are supported by over 100
property and project offices in 40 markets. Through this
extensive network, local knowledge and insights are
brought together with global experience and expertise to
create real estate of enduring value. From fund management to development, from construction to building operations – in everything they do, Tishman Speyer believes in
delivering exceptional quality and outstanding performance, and in creating real estate of enduring value.
Frank Gaugler, Property Manager
6430 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Call (323)464-4558 • [email protected]
www.tishmanspeyer.com
MANAM
MANAM specializes in luxury leather clothing and accessories, and “loungerie” such as sexy loungewear that is
comfortable enough to wear at home, and sophisticated
enough to wear out. They are currently designing almost
entirely in the women’s market, but they have serious
intent to break into
menswear after significant thought and market
study. They love supporting American industry by
running all of their production out of Los
Angeles, and they will
always strive to bring you
the finest in quality. For
those concerned with their
extensive use of leather,
MANAM seeks out
leather shops which source from ethical farms and tanneries. In the event that they discover that those don’t actually
exist, they fully intend to undertake their own farming and
tanning operation one day.
Natalie Yaru, Owner, Head Designer
1617 Cosmo Street, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Call (213)700-4132 • [email protected]
www.manamfashion.com
THE MDME AGENCY
The MDME Agency is a Hollywood based talent agency
that is creator/artist-driven. Their agency specializes in the
representation of celebrity social media influencers to representing actors, writers,
directors and producers.
Their clients range in age
from young children to seniors. All of their clients take
a liking to their business
since The MDME Agency
niche is digital and either
way this can benefit any talent working in the industry
to have an agency like their and the position that they are
in. In addition to serving talent, The MDME Agency are in
the final stages of becoming franchised by SAG.
Matt Dugan, Principal Talent Agent
7080 Hollywood Blvd. #1100 Los Angeles, CA 90028
Call (310)777-7778 • [email protected]
www.TheMDMEAgency.com
HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER OFFERS BENEFITS
TO NON-PROFITS MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has worked
with Microsoft to provide non-profit, community and
member organizations with exclusive discounts, free
software and tech services.
Call (323)469-8311 • [email protected]
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Chamber Welcomes New Member Businesses at 33 Taps in August
The Hollywood Chamber welcomed
new members at its August Business
After Hours generously hosted by 33
Taps. Located at 6263 Hollywood Blvd.
at the corner of Hollywood and Vine, 33
Taps is a full-service neighborhood
restaurant proudly focused on people,
food, and their beverage! Patrons can
relax with a beer, eat a great meal, or
watch the game with friends, while
receiving quality service. Chair Fariba
Kalantari, DDS, welcomed these new
members: Joseph Williams, 2nd Street
Cigar Lounge; Rachel Matzke, Equinox;
Michael Starr, Fat Sal’s Deli; and
Natalie Yaru, MANAM.
Hollywood Chamber Introduces Business Referral Program
T
he
Hollywood
Chamber’s new
Referral Program is
off to a great start!
Two members recently received $25 off
their
membership
renewal for referring new
business that joined the Hollywood Chamber. Hollywood
Hotel referred new member Athens Services, and
Empowered Gifts referred new member Vibes 365. As a
benefit of the program, the Chamber waived the setup fee
for both new members and credited the referring members
$25 on their next membership dues.
“We are hoping to get more members participating in
the fall!” said JJ Connaughton, Director of Membership
Sales. The Hollywood Chamber’s new Referral Program
offers $25 credit and other benefits to both the referring
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member and the new
business which joins.
To claim your $25
reward, you have to be
a member of the
Hollywood Chamber
and refer a new business for membership via
an introduction email. If they join, your business will
receive one-time $25 off dues on the next anniversary date
of your membership.
There are no limits on referrals. You will receive $25
off on membership dues for each member you refer when
they join the Chamber. For more information, please visit
http://www.hollywoodchamber.net/refer
Refer a member.
Get rewarded.
CHAMBER BUSINESS BENEFIT
creating a strong economy