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more on the issues Hollywood is grappling with to create a livable and sustainable community. Entitled “Why Hollywood Matters – Assessing the State of Hollywood’s Re-emergence”, the speakers left attendees with a lot to consider. It kicked off with the “premiere” of a new video entitled “Hollywood: Find Yourself Here!” produced by Greg Kasunich of Modern Genius. The fourminute video will be posted on the Hollywood Chamber’s website, HollywoodChamber.net. Chairs of the conference were Li Wen of Gensler and Dwayne Gathers of Gathers Strategies. Keynoters for the conference were Victor Coleman of Hudson Pacific Properties and Hamet Watt of Upfront Ventures. Coleman, the Chairman of the Board and CEO of Hudson Pacific, said that Hollywood’s second act is well underway. He noted that $5-billion in investment has either been announced or built since 2000. He pointed out that office vacancies are near historic lows and rents are reaching new highs.

Silicon Valley tech firms are saying that they need a presence in Southern California because this is the entertainment and media capital of the world. These firms are locating in Playa Vista, Hollywood and West L.A., primarily because of access to talent, said Coleman. He shared a startling statistic that Millennials (those 18 to 35 years old) make up 35 percent of Hollywood’s population, which is greater than any other area of Los Angeles County, including West L.A. (29 percent) and Santa Monica (24 percent). Hamet Watt, Venture Partner at Upfront Ventures, explained that Los Angeles is the third largest technology eco-system in the United States, but the fastest growing. Driving this is the convergence of Technology and Entertainment. He bet that Entertainment would have an impact on Technology and that Technology would transform Entertainment. The next wave of development will be all about new platforms. L.A. is well-positioned because it graduates more engineers than any other area of the U.S. The biggest thing that we could do for our region is to encourage our engineering talent to remain here.

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The first panel, facilitated by Wen, discussed quality of life issues. They were asked what it is about Hollywood that positions it well for the future. Tori Kjer of the Trust for Public Land said density was what makes Hollywood unique and walkable. Kerry Morrison of the Hollywood Property Owners Alliance cited location, brand and authenticity as Hollywood’s unique qualities. She said that an older generational mindset doesn’t understand the Hollywood of the 21st century that is embracing the urban lifestyle. She urged developers to consider more condominiums in order Continued on Page FIVE

Senate President Pro Tempore Addresses Hollywood Chamber he Hollywood Chamber held its first T “State of the State Luncheon” with Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de León on July 10th at Paramount Pictures. Senator De León represents a portion of Hollywood. Sen. de León addressed Chamber members, highlighting issues for which he is advocating that will impact Hollywood and Southern California. Attendees and sponsors received updates on the implementation of AB1839, and information on how to make the most of this newly increased tax incentive for filming in California. The Senator also provided insight on solar energy and thoughts on controlling price hikes for gasoline, as well as information on transportation and the planned

high speed rail system. Excellent networking and direct interaction with Sen. Kevin de Leon were also highlights of this sold-out luncheon, making this an extremely successful inaugural event! “With the inforSenate President mation that Sen. de pro Tempore León was able to Kevin de León give us and from the response of our attendees, we are hoping to repeat this event in the future,” said Chamber President and CEO Leron Gubler. The presenting sponsor of the event

included the Hollywood Museum in the Historical Max Factor Building, with Paramount Pictures as platinum level sponsor. Gold level sponsors included CIM Group, Entertainment Union Coalition, FilmL.A., Inc., Palladium Residences, and Variety. Silver level sponsors were Andrews International, The Walt Disney Company, Famous Hollywood Dental Care, Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center, Hudson Pacific Properties, MCS BusinessSource Network, Occidental Entertainment Group Holdings, and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. CHAMBER BUSINESS BENEFIT

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s many of us are enjoying the longer days and activities of summer like outdoor A dining, the beach, perhaps a vacation; I’m reminded of what has made travels to other cities so memorable. Granted, some of the world’s most beloved attractions and destinations get very crowded during peak travel season. Some might have street vendors hawking their wares, like the Great Wall of China, Sacré-Cœur in Paris, Charles Bridge in Prague, temples in Kyoto, or on the streets of Manhattan. Not to mention the myriad of street performers in subways, and plazas all around the world. I’ve often enjoyed the tastes of street food, culture and small items I might find in these places. However, whether I’m bringing my passport along, (or not) the last thing I want to experience as a visitor is to be overwhelmed by noise and massive crowds, hassled by street vendors, and heckled to purchase trinkets or tours. There are some places that I’ll never visit again because of this problem. Turning my tourist’s viewfinder to Hollywood, I imagine the potential scene of one of the world’s most famous sidewalks on an August afternoon (or night) populated by tens of thousands of visitors, and dozens of street vendors. But, it’s an impossible scene. Hollywood Boulevard’s tourist crowds on an already jam-packed sidewalk with unregulated costumed characters, “fly-by night” tour operators, illegal CD “vendors”, plus multiple sidewalk vendors on the Walk of Fame?! It’s a recipe for chaos. Even more concerning, is how sidewalk vendors impact the existing brick and mortar retail stores and restaurants in Hollywood (paying rent, business taxes, health care for workers, minimum wage, utilities, etc.) already catering to our tourists, visitors and residents. Shouldn’t these established businesses be protected from being suddenly undercut and undersold by those who set-up shop on the sidewalk, without paying overhead? We’ve now arrived at a fork in the road, as (after four recent community hearings) the City Council is poised to consider implementing a sidewalk-vending program in the city of Los Angeles. I’m supportive of those who are interested in making a living for an honest day’s work, attaining a business license, following the health code, and selling their wares according to a fair and (hopefully) enforceable system. We all know that LA is not a monolithic, “one-size fits all” city; it’s very diverse, with unique neighborhoods and business districts. But, not every part of LA can (or should) support street vending. Certain areas of the city need a “carve-out” or an exemption from the street-vending ordinance. To some extent, the LA city council agrees that not all locations can support vending, because in June, they approved an ordinance that states sidewalk vendors cannot sell in parks and on beaches. They’re considered to be “urban sanctuaries”. That’s a great first step. The Hollywood Chamber supports that LA’s Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) be allowed to determine if sidewalk vending makes sense for their district or not, by allowing for an opt-out clause in the ordinance. The kiosk vendors on Olvera Street are a beloved LA institution, the street performers on Santa Monica’s 3rd Street Promenade, food trucks at LACMA, vendors on the Venice Boardwalk are great, and an ice cream cart on a street corner is a welcome sight on a hot day. When street vending “works”, it works beautifully. Hollywood’s tourists are arriving in ever-greater numbers seeking a world-class tourist destination. Businesses invest and relocate here because the future of Hollywood is bright and exciting. 21st century Hollywood is enjoying a period of great transformation, and a prosperous and strong local economy. Let’s continue this momentum by supporting both our local businesses and our millions of visitors (who converge, inform and support one another), and allow our BIDs to have the option to exempt themselves (or not) from local sidewalk vendors. Have a happy summer!

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to bring additional stakeholders to the community. Dixon Slingerland of the Youth Policy Institute spoke of the need to get Hollywood’s youth into training programs to give them the skills needed to fit into the new Hollywood, while Ellen Zaman of Children’s Hospital noted that there are currently 500 open positions at Hollywood’s three major hospitals that need to be filled with qualified individuals. Derrick Moore of Avison Young who specializes in Downtown L.A. urged Hollywood to market to its strengths and to develop more green space, using the outdoors as an extension of our living space. The second panel, moderated by Gathers, focused on economic development opportunities in Hollywood and featured some of the new players who have entered the Hollywood community. Lina Chen of Nix Hydra Games, said her firm chose Los Angeles as a home because this is where people dream. Hollywood is the center where people are drawn and is a source of talent for her firm. Michelle Kempner of BuzzFeed Motion Pictures noted that BuzzFeed wanted to build a studio in the old

Hollywood style, and there was no place better to build than in Hollywood. They are currently located at the former Academy Museum site. Michele Sizemore, who works for Vince, a contemporary clothing design firm which originated in the Wilshire area, said that when the company went public, they were drawn to Hollywood because it is a magnet for likeminded creative people. Councilmember Mitch O’Farrell, who kicked off the conference said, “Hollywood is not an abstract. It is a oneof-a kind place. It is a community we all know and love. We are humming along as never before and hitting on all cylinders.” People attending the conference were given copies of the always popular Hollywood Economic Development Update, which lists the status of 82 development projects in Hollywood. They were also the first to receive the new Hollywood Business and Community Profile, providing detailed demographics on Hollywood. Both publications will be posted on the Hollywood Chamber website, HollywoodChamber.net.

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Beacon Economics Issues Hollywood Trends Report s many people know, it is difficult to A obtain good statistical and demographic data for Hollywood. Most data is only collected and reported on a city-bycity basis. Since Hollywood is only a community within the City of Los Angeles, it is often challenging to extract the data for this community. The Board of Directors of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, recognizing the need for good information, commissioned Beacon Economics, one of Southern California’s most recognized and leading providers of economic research, forecasting, industry analysis and data services to put together a report for Hollywood. The report, entitled Economic Trends in Hollywood: 2015 was issued in June. It has been placed on the Chamber’s website, HollywoodChamber.net, and is available on the “Members Only” section of the website as a member benefit. The Beacon Report includes informa-

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tion on demographics, employment, construction activity, business activity and tourism, the retail real estate market, the office real estate market and on residential real estate. Information was collected based on the boundaries identified by the City of Los Angeles as the Hollywood Community Plan Area. Beacon Economics saw several strong indicators of economic growth and development in Hollywood. They reported that

employment and wage growth have been strong across a wide variety of industries with significant improvements occurring in several high-wage subsectors. They noted that residential real estate prices and commercial real estate rents are rising, and increased business activity and tourism coupled with a strong real estate market, have been parlayed into increased construction activity in the area. “It has been a real pleasure working with Beacon Economics,” said Chamber President & CEO Leron Gubler. “For the first time, Hollywood has the kind of data which will be helpful to firms and businesses thinking of relocating or opening here, and our local businesses will have the information that will guide them in making decisions. The Chamber is pleased to have been able to provide this information.” CHAMBER BUSINESS BENEFIT

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It’s Official: LA Raises Minimum Wage to $15.00

Hollywood Chamber Voices Concerns as City’s Economic Development Committee Considers Legalizing Sidewalk Vending in Los Angeles

ollowing nine months of intense hroughout June, the Los Angeles City F T debate, Mayor Eric Garcetti has Office of the Chief Legislative signed into law a bill that will raise the Analyst held four community meetings Los Angeles minimum wage from $9 an hour to $15 by 2020. The new law makes Los Angeles the largest city in America to adopt such a dramatic increase in the wage. Beginning July 1, 2016, the wage increase will be rolled out in phased yearly increases as follows: July 1, 2016 $10.50 July 1, 2017 $12.00 July 1, 2018 $13.25 July 1, 2019 $14.25 July 1, 2020 $15.00 The wage increase provides an additional year for small businesses with 25 or fewer employees to reach the $15.00 wage. The modified schedule for small business is as follows: July 1, 2017 $10.50 July 1, 2018 $12.00 July 1, 2019 $13.25 July 1, 2020 $14.25 July 1, 2021 $15.00 Additionally, beginning July 1, 2022, the minimum wage will increase annually based on the average Consumer Price Index over the previous 20 years. Beginning with the Mayor’s Minimum Wage Increase proposal last Labor Day, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has been continually active in ensuring that the business community had a voice in the Minimum Wage discussions. The Hollywood Chamber continues to call on the City to take steps to protect our small businesses and nonprofit agencies as the increases take place. Recognizing that the City’s steep wage rate increase will be a hardship for many of our small businesses, the Hollywood Chamber will be holding a series of seminars in the near future aimed at helping small businesses survive the recent myriad local and State changes in employment law. Stay tuned for further details! For information on the City’s wage increase, please contact the Chamber’s VP of Public Policy, Nicole Shahenian at Nicole@hollywoodchamber.net.

throughout the City to solicit input from Angelenos on a possible program to legalize sidewalk vending in Los Angeles. The Hollywood Chamber was on hand at each of the hearings to oppose any “one-size fits all approach” for the legalization of sidewalk vending in Los Angeles. “Hollywood Boulevard is the most famous street in the world and is home to some of LA’s most crowded sidewalks. With tens-of-thousands of visitors each day, Hollywood Boulevard is already struggling with an overabundance of mobile food-carts, cd-vendors, street characters, and tour bus solicitors and cannot afford the increase in the number of street vendors that legalization of sidewalk vending would undoubtedly bring,” stated Nicole Shahenian, Chamber Vice President of Public Policy. In addition to the public safety concerns with the legalization of street vending, the Chamber expressed concerns about the impacts of a city wide ordinance on Hollywood’s brick and mortar establishments. Shahenian explained, “Nearly all of Hollywood and East Hollywood lie within City approved Business Improvement Districts (BIDs), where property owners have voluntarily assessed

themselves to maintain streets and sidewalks, trash cans, parking spots, restrooms, and provide security. Mobile vendors located within a Business Improvement District would unfairly reap all the benefits of the property owner’s improvements, without being required to pay the same assessment fees.” The Chamber is asking its members to encourage the City to provide an “optout clause” for Business Improvement Districts. While street vending may be welcomed in some areas of the city, it is not appropriate in all areas and the City policy should account for that. Any Citywide policy on sidewalk vending should at a minimum, allow for an opt-out clause for Business Improvement Districts within the City- where property owners pay an additional assessment to keep their streets clean and safe. The City Council’s Economic development Committee has established a website with further information on the sidewalk vending proposal: http://sidewalkvending.lacity.org/ Additionally comments on the sidewalk vending proposal can be sent to City Council staff at sidewalk.vending@lacity.org CHAMBER BUSINESS BENEFIT

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Hollywood ED Collaborative: New Co-chairs, New Look he Hollywood T Chamber is pleased to announce the selection of Jon Clayden of Emerson College and Elizabeth McDonald of the Los Angeles Participating schools of the Hollywood Ed discussed and shared plans. Film School as the 2015-16 Hollywood Ed Co-chairs. Along with the new co-chairs, a new Hollywood Ed logo has been created. The logo made its debut at the co-chairs’ first meeting held at the end of June. Hollywood Ed was established in 2009 when the Hollywood Chamber along with the Hollywood Property Owners Alliance (HPOA) brought together a working group of over 20 Hollywood trade schools dedicated to branding Hollywood as an education destination with ties to the entertainment industry and the arts. Hollywood Ed member schools meet periodically to discuss issues of mutual concern. For further information on Hollywood Ed please contact the Chamber’s Vice President of Public Policy, Nicole Shahenian at Nicole@hollywoodchamber.net.

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Groundbreaking Held for State-of-the Art Office Tower t a ceremony held last month attendA ed by Mayor Eric Garcetti and numerous other City officials, ground was broken by Hudson Pacific Properties for the Icon, a landmark office tower being built at Sunset-Bronson Studios. The 14-story, class-A tower will have 320,000-sq.ft. of office space and is destined to truly become an “icon” for Hollywood. In development for several years, the original design was much more traditional until community residents and stakeholders asked Hudson to design something more in keeping with Hollywood’s personality. Among the features of the project are: innovative design, state-of-the art systems, LEED Gold certification, 25,000sq.ft. floor plates, 14-ft. ceilings, 45 ft. column-free spans, floor-to-ceiling windows, and such onsite amenities as outdoor spaces and terraces with views. Delivery of the building is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2016. “Icon is a symbol of the new Hollywood – an office for tomorrow that pays homage to its foundations,” said Victor Coleman, chairman of the board

Mayor Garcetti, Councilmember O’Farrell and the community attended the Icon groundbreaking.

and CEO of Hudson Pacific Properties. Leron Gubler, president & CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, welcomed the project to the community. “For decades, we have dreamt about projects that will bring the entertainment industry back to its Hollywood roots,” he

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Hollywood Theatre Row Receives Official Designation ollywood Chamber President & H CEO Leron Gubler, was on hand last month to celebrate the City’s official designation of “Hollywood Theatre Row” with the installation of long-awaited signage on Santa Monica Blvd between Mc Cadden and El Centro. At the urging of the Hollywood Chamber and the Hollywood Theatre Community, City Councilmembers Mitch O’Farrell and Tom LaBonge, spearheaded the efforts to install permanent signage that would officially name this area as Hollywood Theater Row. “Hollywood Theatre Row is a hub of creative energy that contributes positively not just to the local culture, but to the local economy as well,” said Councilmember O’Farrell. “We have seen the positive effect of live theatre not just in Hollywood, but across the city at large. In this fiscal year alone, local theatres leveraged over $2 million into the local economy.” Home to 13 theatre venues and a collective 25 stages Hollywood Theatre Row includes the highest concentration of live theatres within the City of Los

The community welcomed the new sign which designates Hollywood Theatre Row.

Angeles and has been providing audiences with live theatre in Hollywood since the 1940s. In fact, two of the Theater Row stages were built by Charlie Chaplin in 1946. “Theater Row is the backbone of a thriving economic and entertainment community,” stated Chamber President Leron Gubler. “It has been a home for

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Chamber’s Tourism Committee Briefed on Attraction Updates he Chamber’s Tourism T Committee met in June with a full house and stellar presenta-

“The numbers are remarkable and without a doubt, a game changer for Hollywood,” said tions. Thomas See with Kaylee Kiecker, Executive Vice Universal Studios Hollywood President for the Chamber. The presented ‘Universal Studios tourism meeting also included a Epic Transformation’ and includpresentation from Dan Halden ed details on the new Fast and with Councilman Mitch Furious Ride, which has already O’Farrell’s office to review the broken park records! Members summer parking plan for tour were also updated on the world bus operators in CD-13. The of the Simpson’s, the park’s work put into this plan has night time tours, and received already shown a terrific impact insider information on the muchin enhancing the visitor experianticipated “Wizarding World of Tourism Committee Co-chairs Donelle Dadigan and Patti MacJennett. ence in Hollywood. Harry Potter,” scheduled to open Also, Devin Strecker with in spring of 2016. the Hollywood Property Owner’s Alliance updated the commit“We are very excited to share Universal’s epic transformatee on the BID’s efforts to reduce panhandling and provided the tion with everyone in Hollywood. Increased guests at Universal group with unique opportunities for partnership at ‘Sunset & Studios Hollywood will results in more visitors who will stay in Dine’ (September 24th), and the new ‘Only in Hollywood + Hollywood hotels, dine in restaurants, shop in its stores, as well Music+ Arts Music Festival’ (November 5th-8th.) as enjoy other tourist-related activities,” said See. The Chamber’s Tourism Committee is chaired by Donelle To support that forecast, Wendy Kheel with Los Angeles Dadigan of the Hollywood Museum at the Historic Max Factor Tourism Board shared the most recent visitor statistics proving Building and Patti MacJennett of Los Angeles Tourism & that area hotels are attracting higher-end business and enjoying Convention Bureau. The Committee meets on the 4th Thursday of the benefit of the U.S. dollar’s strength compared to other cureach month at 4 p.m. (with the exception of July and December). rencies. With over 44 million visitors and $19-billion on spendCHAMBER BUSINESS BENEFIT ing in 2014, Los Angeles is on track to reach Mayor Garcetti’s Promoting the Community goal of 50 million visitors by 2020. 8 n hollywoodchamber.net

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Warner Bros. Announces Expansion of Studio Tour

arner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood W is introducing a major expansion to the studio’s popular tour opening July 16th, anchored by the addition of the brand new feature Stage 48: Script to Screen. “These new enhancements will allow our guests to go even further behind-thescenes of the production world and enjoy an insider’s view of Hollywood in a fun, interactive way,” said Danny Kahn, Executive Director, Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood. “Stage 48: Script to Screen brings a completely new dimension to the Studio Tour and offers guests an opportunity to see how their favorite movies and TV shows were made – right on the studio lot where so many of them were created.” This innovative new addition to the Studio Tour, Stage 48: Script to Screen offers guests the unique opportunity to explore the full film and television production process – from the earliest scripts and casting sessions to the final touches in post- production and the glory of awards season, each component is represented step-by- step throughout the purpose-built soundstage. Additionally, the Studio Tour will feature newly enhanced elements throughout the experience, including specially recorded messages from the stars of “2 Broke Girls,” “Pretty Little Liars,” and “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” as well as new video montages highlighting the movies and television shows filmed over the years on the studio’s backlot sets. Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood is located on Warner Bros. lot at 3400 W. Riverside Drive in Burbank. Regular tickets are $62 per person. For more information or to make a booking, visit www.wbstudiotour.com or call (877)492-8687.

Hollywood Chamber Announces Walk of Fame Class of 2016 new group of entertainment profesDates have not been scheduled for A sionals in Motion Pictures, these star ceremonies. Recipients have Television, Live Theatre, Radio and two years to schedule star ceremonies Recording have been selected to receive stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, it was announced in June by the Walk of Fame Selection Committee of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. The honorees were chosen from among hundreds of nominations to the committee at a meeting held in June and ratified by the Hollywood Chamber’s Board of Directors. Musician and Walk of Famer Dave Koz announced the new honorees alongside Leron Gubler, President/CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and Maureen Schultz, Chair of the Walk of Fame Selection Committee for 20142015. The announcement can be seen on www.walkoffame.com . “The Walk of Fame Selection Committee is excited to announce our newest honorees to the Walk of Fame. After much deliberation, we feel that we have selected a great group of talent for this coveted award. Fans from around the world will be thrilled to hear that their favorite celebrities will be honored on our world-famous Hollywood Walk of Fame,” stated Schultz. “We look forward to welcoming these great talents to our Walk of Fame family.” The Hollywood Walk of Fame Class of 2016 are: In the category of MOTION PICTURES: Kathy Bates, Steve Carell, Bradley Cooper, Ashley Judd, Michael Keaton, Kurt Russell, Quentin Tarantino, and Toshiro Mifune (posthumous) In the category of TELEVISION: Barbara Bain, Roma Downey, David Duchovny, Allison Janney, Rob Lowe, Debra Messing, Tracy Morgan, Gary Sinise, and William S. Paley (posthumous) In the category of RECORDING: Shirley Caesar, LL Cool J, Cyndi Lauper, Adam Levine, Bruno Mars, Joseph B. ‘Joe’ Smith, Itzhak Perlman, ‘Mama’ Cass Elliot (posthumous) In the category of RADIO: Ralph Lawler In the category of LIVE THEATRE/LIVE PERFORMANCE: Angélica María, Harvey Fierstein, and Kevin Hart

from the date of selection before they expire. Upcoming star ceremonies are normally announced ten days prior to dedication on the official website www.walkoffame.com. During the last two months, the Hollywood Chamber added three more stars on the Walk of Fame for Paul Rudd, Bobby Flay, and Melissa McCarthy.

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CHAMBER WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS 1600 Vine Jessica Spinks 1600 Vine St Ste 635 Los Angeles, CA 90028 (323) 462-0400 www.1600vine.com

Ciabatta Bar Hollywood LLC Mauro Corbia 6464 W. Sunset Blvd Hollywood, CA 90028 (323) 500-1121 www.ciabattabar.com

5+design Mila Salahuddin 1024 N. Orange Drive, Suite 215 Hollywood, CA 90038 (323) 308-3558 www.5plusdesign.com

Complete Office Edward Walter 12724 Moore Street Cerritos, CA 90703 (714) 880-1222 www.completeofficeca.com

A List Limousine & Transportation Services Avi Karpel 8705 Aviation Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90301 (310) 568-1590 www.alistlimo.com

CrossFit Los Feliz Guy La Brusciano 5119 Sunset Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90027 (323) 741-8435 www.crossfitlosfeliz.com

Aaron Sosnick 2243 E Live Oak Dr Los Angeles, CA 90068 AFLAC Michelle Lee & Ricky Chih Jen Shih 1 South Fair Oaks Ave Ste 200 Pasadena, CA 91105 (626) 796-7077 x 1011 www.aflac.com

Curtis Kurt Victer Atkins LLC Curtis Atkins PO Drawer 73 Hollywood Hills, CA 90078 (323) 369-3297 CVS Health Dave Masuku 7021 Hollywood Blvd Ste 202 Los Angeles, CA 90028 (323) 836-0307 www.cvshealth.com

AJ Khair Construction, Inc Demitri Samaha 8228 Sunset Blvd Ste 211 West Hollywood, CA 90046 (323) 822-2382 www.ajkhair.com

DDD-Hollywood/Gower, LLC Duke Dulgarian 433 33rd Street Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 (310) 962-1385

All Star Showbiz Tours Shellee-Ann Kellee 6922 Hollywood Bl Ste 103 Hollywood, CA 90028 (888) 908-3311 www.allstarshowbiztours.com

ECS Refining Adam White 936 N. Lincoln Ave Burbank, CA 91506 (747) 229-5340 www.ecsrefining.com

ASA Meza Restaurant LLC Edgar P. Baek 1718 Vine Street Los Angeles, CA 90028 (323) 538-2800 www.asameza.com

Faring Capital LLC Jason Illoulian 8899 Beverly Boulevard Ste 716 West Hollywood, CA 90048 (424) 332-1111 www.faringcapital.com

Car Park, Inc. Joseph Gharib 6541 Hollywood Blvd Ste 203 Hollywood, CA 90028 (323) 468-6060 www.carparkinc.com

Film Tools Randy Paskal 1135 N Mansfield Ave Hollywood, CA 90038 (323) 467-3100 www.filmtools.com

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RAPPORT INTERNATIONAL FURNITURE Rapport International Furniture is the largest modern and contemporary furniture showroom in Los Angeles selling to both residential and commercial clients since 1946. Beyond the 40,000-sq.ft. retail outlet, the company offers in-house design services, staging, production rentals and a 20,000sq.ft. on-site inventory warehouse. Rapport International Furniture has a second gallery in Sherman Oaks that is dedicated to Rapport’s exclusive selection of Natuzzi Italia furnishings. They offer in-house financing as well as white glove delivery services. Bonnie Anne Long, Design Consultant 435 N. La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036 Call (323)930-1500 • Bonnie@RapportUSA.com www.RapportFurniture.com

JINGGED WEB DESIGN Jingged is a web design company, specializing in web development, design, mobile apps, and video production. Located in Hollywood, Jingged serves clients nationwide. From minor web repairs to big projects, no job is too big or too small. Jingged has a great reputation for delivering quality and being highly responsive. Jack Stone, Sr. Project Manager 6813 Alta Loma Terrace, Hollywood CA 90068 Call (888)406-1989 x3 • jack@jingged.com www.jingged.com

THE VALLEY ECONOMIC ALLIANCE The Valley Economic Alliance is a non-profit strategic privatepublic collaborative whose mission is to elevate the economic vitality and stability of Los Angeles’ five-city region – Burbank, Calabasas, Glendale, Los Angeles and San Fernando. The Alliance provides the business, education, and government

communities access to invaluable resources, tools and support. The Alliance’s programs and events support economic development and retention, education and workforce development, livable and sustainable communities, and marketing the Valley. Kenn Phillips, President & CEO 5121 Van Nuys Blvd. Suite 200 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 Call (818)379-7000 • aamirkhanian@economicalliance.org www.thevalley.net

PINKERTON SECURITY CONSULTANTS Pinkerton Security Consultants provides a holistic security approach to executive protection, threat & security assessments, background checks and brand piracy investigations. Established in 1950, Pinkerton is one of the oldest security companies in the world. They are trusted partner of many Fortune 100 companies and the entertainment industry. Eric Rose, Director of Operations 1055 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90017 Call (213)393-9425 • eric.rose@pinkerton.com www.pinkerton.com

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BARON HATS Baron Hats makes custom hats for the entertainment industry, movies, and television. Mark Mejia is celebrating his 20th anniversary as owner of Baron Hats. He bought the hat shop from the original owner Eddy Baron in 1995. Mark expanded Baron Hats from a one sewing machine shop, to a shop with over 30 machines, both antique as well as modern. They do floppy hats for American Apparel and private label for various companies. Baron Hats also has a variety of hats in their retail store ready for purchase. Customers can bring and send their hats to their Hat Hospital and Spa for cleaning, re-blocking, resizing or almost any fine tuning their lovingly worn hats may need. They are currently working on the productions 6, 7 and 8 - (Ridiculous 6, Magnificent 7, and the Hateful 8). They made Timothy Olyphant’s hat for the “Justified” TV series, and the trilby hat (fedora) which Sylvester Stallone wore in the “Rocky” movie franchise, as well as his recent production “Creed.” Check out the new Baron Hats website. 1619 W. Burbank, Burbank, CA 91506 Call (818)563-3025 www.baronhats.com

GRACE GALLERIE Grace Gallerie specialize in the highest quality prints exquisitely framed with their “trademark touch” using Linen and Silks in all of their mats. They also carry an extensive selection of handcarved gold and silver leaf beveled mirrors. They feature artists such as Gustav Klimt and Ansel Adams. They also offer a large variety of subjects from architectural images to classic automobiles to French impressionists. They have secured an exclusive collection of original complete Vintage Life Magazines from the Golden Age. Their covers feature such personalities as Marilyn Monroe, Pablo Picasso, Grace Kelly, Marlon Brando, Audrey Hepburn, and Clark Gable, to name a few. They are masterfully framed and available for individual purchase for your own collection. Their Rock & Roll Collection, featuring the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen, along with many others, will pique the interest of every music buff. At Grace Gallerie, you will find something to delight your senses. They are situated in the heart of Hollywood, just across the street from the world-famous Hollywood Forever, and minutes away from the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Paramount Pictures and Sunset Gower Studios. So come by, enjoy the warm welcome, and indulge yourself in a flight of fancy in the magnificent world of art. Antony Sestito, Gallery Director 6025 Santa Monica Blvd. Suite 102 Los Angeles, CA 90038 Call (323)769-4821 • director@gracegallerie.com www.gracegallerie.com

CHAMBER WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS Foto Spark Alex Spurkel 10736 Jefferson Blvd Ste 111 Culver City, CA 90230 (323) 356-6435 www.fotospark.net

Jefferson at Hollywood Hailey Howell 1724 N Highland Ave Hollywood, CA 90028-4400 (323) 469-4000 www.jeffersonathollywood.com

Gold’s Gym Hollywood Josh Dominguez 19835 Nordhoff St Bldg 1A Unit B Northridge, CA 91324 (323) 462-7012 www.goldsgym.com

Jingged Web Design Jack Stone 6813 Alta Loma Terrace Hollywood, CA 90068 (888) 406-1989 www.jingged.com

Grace Gallerie Larry Neuberg 6025 Santa Monica Blvd, Ste 102 Los Angeles, CA 90038 (323) 769-4821 www.gracegallerie.com

JP Morgan Chase Fairfax Nicholas Freels-Roath 310 N Fairfax Ave Fl 01 Los Angeles, CA 90036 (323) 525-2765 www.chase.com

Highland Laundromat Jessica Steier 10934 Alta View Drive Studio City, CA 91604 (818) 292-0388 www.highland-laundry.com

JP Morgan Chase Hollywood & Western Sue Shaverdian 5445 Hollywood Blvd Ste D Fl 01 Los Angeles, CA 90027 (323) 461-7173 www.chase.com

Holly Hoods Michael Beck 7080 Hollywood Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90028 (323) 536-3453 www.hollyhoods.us Hollywood Chamber Orchestra Mark Robertson 7095 Hollywood Blvd #645 Los Angeles, CA 90028 (323) 420-6724 www.hollywoodchamberorchestra.com Hollywood Clapperboards Robert Litomisky 1954 Canyon Drive Hollywood, CA 90068 (213) 400-4688 www.hollywoodclapperboards.com

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I.A.T.S.E. Local 33 William Raleigh 1720 West Magnolia Blvd. Burbank, CA 91506 (818) 841-9233 www.ia33.org

5+design is an architecture and design firm based in Hollywood with projects in 30 nations. Mila Salahuddin, Communications Manager 1024 Orange Dr, Suite 215, Hollywood, CA 90038 Call (323)308-3622 • msalahuddin@5plusdesign.com www.5plusdesign.com

I.A.T.S.E. Local 729 Robert Denne 1811 W Burbank Blvd Burbank, CA 91506 (818) 842-7729 www.ialocal729.com

JP Morgan Chase Hollywood Main Martin Nordahl 1500 Vine St Fl 01 Los Angeles, CA 90028 (323) 466-1121 www.chase.com JP Morgan Chase La Brea Pamela Manglicmot 449 N LaBrea Ave Fl 01 Los Angeles, CA 90036 (323) 935-3645 www.chase.com JP Morgan Chase Santa Monica & La Brea Ali Trass 7073 Santa Monica Blvd Fl 01 West Hollywood, CA 90038 (323) 469-1824 www.chase.com Kennedy Wilson Brad Adams 9701 Wilshire Blvd Ste 700 Beverly Hills, CA 90212 (310) 887-6400 www.kennedywilson.com Kevin Koepke 1725 Ocean Front Walk Apt 303 Santa Monica, CA 90401-3102 (310) 980-0817 hollywoodchamber.net n 11

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CHAMBER WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS Law Offices of Daniel R. Perlman Jamie Vallejo-Perlman 6464 Sunset Blvd Ste 1030 Hollywood, CA 90028 (310) 557-1700 www.danielperlmanlaw.com

Mickey Hargitay Plants Mickey Hargitay 1255 N Sycamore Ave Hollywood, CA 90038 (323) 467-8044 www.mickeysplants.com

LAWEBFEST Michael Ajakwe 3651 S La Brea Ave #530 Los Angeles, CA 90016 (323) 251-0778 www.lawebfest.com

O’Rourke Tech Brendan ORourke 7140 De Longpre Avenue Ste 7 Los Angeles, CA 90046 (323) 332-6053 www.orourketech.com

Los Angeles Culture Festival Keron Adams 8037 Kentwood Ave Los Angeles, CA 90045 (310) 569-7742 www.laculturefestival.com

Petersen Automotive Museum Michael Bodell 6060 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90036 (323) 930-2277 www.petersen.org

Los Angeles Currency Exchange & Check Cashing Chris Dunbar 8506 W 3rd Street Hollywood, CA 90048 (310) 652-8100 www.losangelescheckcashing.com

Picky Print Production, INC. Ken Metz 11284 Laurie Drive Studio City, CA 91604 (323) 822-0492 www.pickyprint.com

Lost Property Matthew Jacobs 2660 Byron Place Los Angeles, CA 90046 (310) 570-2978 www.lostpropertybar.com Mama Shelter LA Christie Mahle 6500 Selma Ave Hollywood, CA 90028 (310) 567-1227 www.mamashelter.com Martin & Bontrager, APC Nick Bontrager 6565 W Sunset Blvd Ste 410 Los Angeles, CA 90028 (323) 940-1700 www.mblawapc.com Melrose Business Improvement Assn Donald Duckworth 1934 Wilson Avenue Arcadia, CA 91006 (323) 525-0840 www.melroseavela.com MelroseMac Rebecca Lauber 6614 Melrose Ave Los Angeles, CA 90038 (323) 937-4600 www.melrosemac.com 12 n hollywoodchamber.net

Pinkerton Eric J. Rose 1055 Wilshire Blvd Ste 1680 Los Angeles, CA 90017 (213) 240-1270 www.pinkerton.com Proper Sightseeing Brandon Helfer 21700 Oxnard St Ste 2020 Woodland Hills, CA 91367 (818) 451-3139 www.propersightseeing.com Quixote Studios James Hart 1011 N Fuller Ave West Hollywood, CA 90046 (323) 851-5030 www.quixote.com Rapport International Furniture Bonnie Long 435 N La Brea Ave Los Angeles, CA 90036 (323) 930-1500 www.rapportfurniture.com Regency Outdoor Advertising Brian Kennedy 8820 Sunset Blvd West Hollywood, CA 90069 (310) 657-8883 www.regencyoutdoor.com

CROSSFIT LOS FELIZ Whether your goal is to lose weight, get faster or stronger, or all of the above, CrossFit Los Feliz will help you get there, and you’ll have fun doing it. They help you avoid spending countless hours on your own only to be dissatisfied with your results. You will be pushed every day you come in. You will achieve things you never thought possible, and you will be in the best shape of your life. Their program is results-oriented. In fact, they keep score! All workouts are recorded so you can track your progress and see the results. They can adapt their program to any level of fitness. If you want a higher level of service, then their personal training programs are the way to go. Personal training gives you less chance of injury as well as a greater certainty that you are doing the correct program to get you where you want to go, greater accountability and laser beam precise programming for your specific needs which translates into greater results and more consistent long-term gains from your fitness program. Guy La Brusciano, Owner & CEO 5121 and 5119 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027 Call (213)293-5652 • guy@crossfitlosfeliz.com www.crossfitlosfeliz.com

PICKY PRINT PRODUCTION Picky Print Production is your partner of choice when producing printed materials. From postcards to billboards, Picky Print has been an industry leader for over 25 years, supplying topquality printing to a wide variety of businesses in Los Angeles. In addition to their printing Ken Metz expertise, they’ve recently added advertising and graphic design services to their portfolio, allowing Picky Print to be your one-stop shop for all of your advertising and printing needs. Picky Print will always produce your projects accurately, on time and most of all, on budget. Ken Metz, Print Partner 11284 Laurie Drive, Studio City, CA 91604 Call (323) 822-0492 • ken@pickyprint.com www.pickyprint.com

ST. ANNE’S Great things start at St. Anne’s…thanks to engaged community members like you! Opened in 1908 as a safe refuge for unwed mothers, St. Anne’s has evolved into one of the most highly regarded social-service agencies in the country. The organization offers residential care and transitional housing, family education and mental health services, early childhood education and workforce development. These comprehensive services nurture the safety, success and hope of parents and children in Los Angeles, building strong families from the inside out. You can help break the cycle of homelessness, poverty, abuse and neglect for current and former foster youth, young mothers, children and families by volunteering for St. Anne’s or sponsoring an event. St. Anne’s 4,500-sq.ft. conference center is also available for hosting events, and all proceeds benefit the organization’s programs and services for young women, children and families. Bryan Maxwell, Director of Special Events & Volunteer Resources 155 N. Occidental Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90026 Call (213)381-2931 ext. 341 • bmaxwell@stannes.org www.stannes.org

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MARTIN & BONTRAGER, APC Martin & Bontrager, APC is a full-service boutique consumer protection law firm which provides a broad spectrum of legal services to its clients. With over 20 years of collective legal experience, their attorneys handle individual and class action claims under a variety of federal consumer protection statutes and state laws, including the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA), the Electronic Funds Transfer Act (EFTA), the Truth in Lending Act (TILA), and the United States Bankruptcy Code. Tom Martin or Nick Bontrager 6464 W. Sunset Blvd., Ste. 960, Los Angeles, CA 90028 Call (323)940-1700 • Nick@mblawapc.com or Tom@mblawapc.com www.mblawapc.com

TERRIE HUBERMAN, PSYCHIC MEDIUM Terrie is a spiritual advisor and psychic medium based out of Los Angeles giving guidance in a compassionate, honest, accurate, fun manner bringing hope, comfort, and closure for life’s situations. Terrie has had psychic talents her entire life and is able to connect with the afterlife. She uses water bowls, cards, and her clients’ loved ones in spirit to provide evidential facts proving she has genuinely connected to other side. She’ll give you the advice you need and will answer your questions. Terrie uses clairvoyance (seeing), claircognizance (knowing), clairaudience (hearing), and clairsentience (feeling) to get her information. Telephone, Skype, and In-Person readings are available as well as private group readings, large party readings, gallery readings, and intuitive coaching. Terrie Huberman, Psychic Medium Los Angeles, By Phone, and Skype Call (310)876-2609 • info@terriehuberman.com www.terriehuberman.com

WOLFGANG PUCK CATERING After more than three decades in the kitchen, Wolfgang Puck’s culinary genius continues to define the creative edge of American dining. Their fine-dining roots inspire a restaurantstyle approach to catering. Whether you’re hosting a team building cocktail hour for 40 or chef action stations for two thousand, Wolfgang’s renowned ‘a la minute’ (cooked in the moment) cuisine offers a world-class, restaurant-quality experience. As the exclusive caterer for many of the country’s premier cultural, corporate, and entertainment centers, Wolfgang Puck Catering offers a diverse selection of unforgettable backdrops to host any size function. For those planning outside the box, their Destination Events services will accommodate any size, theme, or budget at your office, home or any location. Nicole Leonetti, Catering Sales Manager 6801 Hollywood Blvd, #513, Hollywood, CA 90028 Call (323)491-1281 • nicole.leonetti@wolfgangpuck.com www.wolfgangpuck.com

CHAMBER WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS Routenstein Foundation (Green School of Hollywood) Alla Matusov 1434 N Poinsettia Pl Los Angeles, CA 90068 (323) 219-2725 www.rountesteinfound.org

The Argyle Hollywood George Younan 1600 N Argyle Ave Hollywood, CA 90028 (323) 461-1600 www.argylehollywood.com

Servpro of Hollywood Hills Meroujan Kitsinian 912 W Isabel Street Burbank, CA 91506 (323) 667-3100 www.servproofhollywoodhills.com

The Valley Economic Alliance Angela Amir Khanian 5121 Van Nuys Blvd Ste 200 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 (818) 379-7000 www.thevalley.net

Silverback Coffee of Rwanda Jack Karuletwa 3221 S Hill St Ste 112 Los Angeles, CA 90007 (213) 713-8110 www.silverbackcoffee.com

ValleyCrest Design Group Timothy Grubbs 1715 18th Street Santa Monica, CA 90404 (310) 829-4707 www.vcdesigngroup.com

Smoke’s Poutinerie Alan Goldstein 1552 N Cahuenga Blvd Hollywood, CA 90028 (323) 265-2873 www.smokespoutinerie.com Soul Hollywood Yealang Smith PO Box 911400 Los Angeles, CA 90091-1237 (323) 962-7685 www.soulhollywood.com Spectral Motion Mary Elizalde 1849 Dana St Glendale, CA 91201 (818) 956-6080 www.spectralmotion.com

WalshStreet Inc. Lawrence Walsh P.O. Box 351081 Los Angeles, CA 90035 (323) 936-9970 www.walshstreet.net Wanderlust Hollywood Jonelle Roman 1357 N Highland Ave Los Angeles, CA 90028 (323) 967-8855 www.wanderlusthollywood.com

Whole Foods Market, West Hollywood Sylvia Gonzalez 7871 Santa Monica Blvd West Hollywood, CA 90046 (323) 848-4200 Stonne Entertainment Group, LLC www.wholefoodsmarket.com/store Jayson Stonne s/westhollywood 5250 Lankershim Blvd Ste 500 North Hollywood, CA91601 Wolfgang Puck Catering (310) 663-0974 Nicole Leonetti www.stonneentgroupllc.com 6801 Hollywood Blvd #513 Supply Sergeant Hollywood, CA 90028 Rhonda Harmon (323) 491-1281 503 N Victory Blvd www.wolfgangpuck.com Burbank, CA 91502 (323) 463-4730 www.thesupplysergeantshop.com Youth Policy Institute Adia Smith Television Center 634 S Spring St FL 10 Ana Ramirez Los Angeles, CA 90014-3912 6311 Romaine Street (213) 688-2802 Los Angeles, CA 90038 www.ypiusa.org (323) 464-6638 www.televisioncenter.tv Zirx Terrie Huberman, Psychic Medium Shmulik Fishman 7083 Hollywood Blvd Ste 502 Terrie Huberman (310) 876-2609 Los Angeles, CA 90028 www.terriehuberman.com www.zirx.com hollywoodchamber.net n 13

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Hollywood Chamber Welcomes New Members in June at Umami Burger

The Hollywood Chamber welcomed new members in June at Umami Burger. Chair Beth Marlis welcomed the following new member businesses: Shellee-Ann Kellee, All Star Showbiz Tours; Mauro Corbia, Ciabatta Bar; Guy La Brusciano, CrossFit Los Feliz; Daniel Caruthers, Global Building Corp; Jessica and Jonathan Steier, Highland Laundromat; JL Singer, Hollywood Center Studios; Anita Rebeles, JP Morgan Chase - Hollywood Main; Karreno Alexanyan, JP Morgan Chase - Fairfax; Elan Danohe, JP Morgan Chase - La Brea; Ali Trass, JP Morgan Chase - Santa Monica & La Brea; Sue Shaverdian, JP Morgan Chase - Hollywood & Western; Rebecca Lauber, MelroseMAC Inc; Bonnie Long, Rapport International Furniture; Alla Matusov, Routenstein Foundation; Jack Karuletwa, Silverback Coffee of Rwanda; Yealang Smith, Soul Hollywood; Mary and Mike Elizalde, Spectral Motion Inc.; Bryan Maxwell and Claire Veroda, St. Anne’s; Jonelle Roman, Wanderlust Hollywood.

Hollywood Chamber Honors New Members at Asa Meza Mixer in May

The Hollywood Chamber welcomed new members in May at Asa Meza. Chair Beth Marlis welcomed the following new member businesses: Billy Goldberg, The Buckeye Group; Steve Barnett, Complete Office; Alex Spurkel, Foto Spark; Antony Sestito and Larry Neuberg, Grace Gallerie; Jennifer Kim, Hair Shop; Robert Litomisky, Hollywood Clapperboards; Elise Ferrand, Mama Shelter LA; G. Thomas Martin, Martin & Bontrager, APC; Eric Rose, Pinkerton; Brandon Helfer, Proper Sightseeing; Sarah McCann, Smart Destinations; Alan Goldstein, Smoke’s Poutinerie; Michael Hadley, The Valley Economic Alliance; Nicole Leonetti, Wolfgang Puck Catering. 14 n hollywoodchamber.net

I.A.T.S.E. LOCAL 33 At I.A.T.S.E. Local 33, “One Call Does it All” with over 100 years of making magic! IATSE Local 33 has brought to life what were once ideas and concepts. They focus on fitting the crew to the needs of the client. They offer superior expertise and craftsmanship in the major areas of stagecraft including set construction, grips, properties, lighting, audio, video, projection, camera operation, special effects, rigging, fly-rail operation, drapery, automation and stage management. At IATSE Local 33, they provide the safest crews to fit and simplify your production needs. Your deadlines and budgets are their deadlines and budgets. IATSE Local 33 is behind the scenes at such top venues in the entertainment capital of the world as Hollywood Bowl, Microsoft Theater, Greek Theater, Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles Music Center, Staple Center, Shrine, Palladium, Forum, Pasadena Civic Auditorium, CBS Television City, Burbank Studios, Dolby Theater, NBC Universal, Pantages Theater and on location. They crew award-winning television shows such as The Price is Right, General Hospital, American Idol, Dancing with the Stars, and shows where awards are won, The Academy Awards, The Emmy Awards, The Grammies, The MTV Video Awards, The American Music Awards, BET Awards and The People’s Choice Awards. Theatre Business Rep. William Ford, bford@iatse33.com Television Business Rep. Randolph Pitkin rpitkin@iatse33.com IATSE Local 33, 1720 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank CA 91506 Call (818)841-9233 “One Call Does it All” www.ia33.org

FOTO SPARK Foto Spark provides photo and video booths for special events, brand activations, festivals, world premieres and other private and public functions. Serving Hollywood and the greater Los Angeles area, Foto Spark has done over 1,000 events since 2008 and always delivers top of the line services that make guests laugh and smile as they walk away with their branded keepsake photos or share them instantly via social media. Having recently added new cutting-edge technologies, Foto Spark now provides not only classic photo booths, but are also able to put guests into immersive scenes with special effects and deliver GIF animations, green screen and slow motion videos, face morphing, light painting and more, all with branded output customized for each event. Call or email to receive colorful samples and a full list of solutions and possibilities for any event. Alex Spurkel, Senior Producer and Owner 10736 Jefferson Blvd, Ste 111, Culver City, CA 90230-4969 Call (323)356-6435 • alex@fotospark.net www.fotospark.net

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Chamber Publishes Groundbreaking Directory

Take Advantage of Youth Employment Program

he Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has published two groundbreaking new T ollywood businesses have a great business publications – the Hollywood Guide and the Hollywood Business & H opportunity this summer to help Community Profile. The publications mark a major shift for the Chamber, which youth in the community gain valuable changed publishers for the first time in more than 20 years. The new publisher is Chamber Marketing Partners, Inc. “We are very pleased with this new relationship and the new look and feel of the directory,” said Chamber President & CEO Leron Gubler. “We have tried some new approaches which should really benefit our members.” A total of 25,000 pieces were printed, which included 10,000 copies of the Guide and Profile in a combined book, and another 15,000 copies of just the Profile. Besides sending copies to all Chamber members of the combined book, another 6,000 copies were sent to Hollywood residents. More than 5,000 copies of the Profile were mailed to entertainment and tech companies throughout the Los Angeles region and additional distributions are being planned. Of particular interest is the “pull-out” Hollywood Business & Community Profile. This is the first time that a high-quality demographic publication has been produced for Hollywood, with easy-to-read charts covering the areas of population, tourism and business statistics. Because Hollywood is not its own city, it has been very difficult to access data that is applicable to this world-famous community. The Chamber relied on data provided by Beacon Economics, Nielsen 2014 PopFacts, and by the Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board. “We believe that our publications are going to be the “go-to” documents when people want information on Hollywood,” said Gubler. “With the data that we have provided, these books become ‘keepsakes’ that people will hold on to and refer back to, which should be very beneficial to our advertisers.” Gubler noted that all Chamber members received complimentary listings in the directory. An electronic version of the directory is available on the Chamber website. CHAMBER BUSINESS BENEFIT

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training while also getting a little extra assistance. According to the Youth Policy Institute (YPI), businesses can participate in the Youth Employment Program, also referred to as the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP), that provides youth with up to 120 hours of subsidized internships. YPI has the funds to help underwrite the costs for up to 600 student interns. All youth in the program will have completed 20 hours of training in the following areas: work readiness, resume building, mock interviews, financial literacy – budgets, bank accounts, savings, credit; and career exploration – including secondary and vocational training. Once the training is complete, the youth are placed in 100-hour internships. Business and nonprofit partners in both the public and private sectors provide worksites to host young adults and to provide a learning environment, mentoring, and skill building. For further information, contact Ana Aguirre, program director at (818)573-9004, or email aaguirre@ypiusa.org.

CHAMBER THANKS RENEWING MEMBERS 1600 Vine 1st Community Insurance AJ Khair Construction, Inc Amazing LA Race / Fantastic Race American Society of Cinematographers Bel Air Internet, LLC CBS Corporation Clarett West Development Cleanstreet Congressman Adam Schiff Crystal Digital Images Curtis Kurt Victer Atkins LLC Dave and Buster’s Divine Food & Catering, LLC Dolby Theatre ECS Refining El Floridita Restaurant Elite Services USA Faring Capital LLC Ford Theatre Foundation Foto Spark Genesis Financial/Creative Employee Benefits, Inc. Gleicher, Tilley & Leonard, LLP Grandpoint Bank, California Haney & Young, LLP Helen Bernstein High School

Hilton Los Angeles / Universal City Hollywood International Regional Center Hollywood Media District Hollywood Production Center Hollywood Souvenirs & Gifts, LLC Hollywood Tow Service / Official Police Garage Hollywood United Methodist Church Honda of Hollywood Jefferson at Hollywood Kettle Glazed Doughnuts Kindel Gagan L.A.C.E.R. Afterschool Programs La Fuente Hollywood Treatment Center LA Wine Fest, Inc. LACE Law Offices of Daniel R. Perlman Legacy Partners Residential, Inc Local 706 IATSE - Make-Up Artists & HairStylists Loews Hollywood Hotel Magic Castle Hotel Mark R. Edwards - Public Affairs Specialist Martin & Bontrager, APC Mels Drive-In Office Depot - Business Services Division Outfront Media

Parisian Florist RED Studios Hollywood Regency Outdoor Advertising Sadie Kitchen & Lounge Savills Studley Inc. SEE-LA / Hollywood Farmer’s Market Servpro of Hollywood Hills Silver Commercial SMPTE - Society of Motion Picture & Television Engineers Southern California Gas Company Spectral Motion Supply Sergeant The $10 Boutique The Argyle Hollywood The Corniche Group, Inc. The Salvation Army Hollywood Corps Theatre West United Valet Parking Universal Orlando Resort Urban Legend PR Vanlochem & Associates Visit California W Hollywood Wolfgang Puck Catering World of Wonder Productions Wright Color Graphics hollywoodchamber.net n 15

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Hollywood Chamber Plans Annual Police and Firefighters Appreciation Day September 11

he Hollywood Chamber invites Hollywood businesses to support the Police and Firefighters Appreciation Day! Join the efforts on Friday, September 11th at the Hollywood Division Police Station, located at 1358 N. Wilcox Ave. as the Hollywood Chamber salutes the true heroes in the community all while enjoying some good old fashioned BBQ favorites. “This is a great community event where we show our appreciation for men and women in uniform who help protect our neighborhoods,” said Kaylee Kiecker, Executive Vice President of the Hollywood Chamber. “Locals and celebrities alike love to participate at this event and show appreciations.” Avalon Hollywood is sponsoring this annual tradition. The Chamber is seeking the help of the Hollywood community. Please contact Kaylee at kaylee@hollywoodchamber.net to volunteer or make a contribution. CHAMBER BUSINESS BENEFIT

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HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER CALENDAR 07/15 07/16 07/17 07/21 07/22 07/24 07/30 08/27 08/27 09/11

Speed Leads Luncheon at Hollywood Chamber L.A.’s Largest Mixer at Shrine Auditorium Tech 101 at Hollywood Chamber Economic Development Committee at Hollywood Chamber HealthCare Committee at Hollywood Chamber Walk of Fame star ceremony for Kristin Chenoweth Hollywood HYPE Tourism Committee at Hollywood Chamber August Mixer at Raleigh Studios Police & Firefighters Appreciation Day

Master the Small Business Search and Grow Your Email List

Hollywood Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Constant Contact and Microsoft/UGM Enterprises

WHEN:

Friday, July 17th • 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

WHAT:

8:30 to 9:15 Master the Small Business Search 9:15 to 9:45 Let’s get to Business, how to grow your email list 9:45 to 10:30 Roundtables with Constant Contact and Microsoft specialists

WHERE:

Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, 7018 Hollywood Blvd.

Master the Small Business Search - Will Walls is the Business Development Expert at Transition Music and Media. His strategies for capturing the largest demographic in history, multicultural millennials, involve thinking outside of the box. Marni Gaylord Bernstein is the Chief Creative Officer at Transition Music and Media. Bernstein has a distinguished career in entertainment and marketing industry and has held executive positions at such top television studios as Fox, ABC/Disney and Mirage Productions. Let’s get to Business, how to grow your email list - Roni Ramos is a Constant Contact Authorized Local Expert and speaks at educational seminars where she shares tips and advice on online marketing methods. She is the Founder & President of Harmony3 Productions, a full service video production company which provides more than just effective marketing tools to bring your brand alive!

Keep up with technology as it continues to evolve. Complimentary Event. Only 40 seats available. Must RSVP online. Validated parking is available at Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel for $4

Limited Seating. Must Register online:

www.hollywoodchamber.net/events

PRESORTED FIRST-CLASS MAIL U.S. POSTAGE PAID GLENDALE, CA WCG

7018 Hollywood Boulevard • Hollywood, CA 90028 Main (323)469-8311 • www.HollywoodChamber.net

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce invites members and local businesses to the Tech101 Educational Series on Friday, July 17th starting at 8:30 a.m. followed by two roundtables to troubleshoot specific issues. Your goal, as a Small Business Owner should be to ‘Master the Local Small Business Search!’ Also, get ideas and strategies to capture new contacts, grow your list and take action to help move your business forward.

WHO:

Promoting Hollywood Assisting the Community Creating A Strong Economy Political & Legislative Action Networking & Promoting Your Business

One business to win a gift from Microsoft

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