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before the end of May. The City Council’s Economic Development Committee held a series of four public hearings throughout March and April to receive comment on the City’s proposal to increase the Los Angeles Minimum Wage to as much as $15.25 by 2019. The hearings were held in several LA neighborhoods including,

Watts, Van Nuys, West Los Angeles, and Downtown. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, and several of its members businesses, were present at each of the City hearings to discuss the impacts of a drastic hike in the minimum wage on the City’s small businesses. The Hollywood Chamber has called on the City to take steps to protect our small businesses and nonprofit agencies.

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Owner George Abou-Daoud and staff in front of his restaurant The Bowery.

Why Hollywood Matters is Topic of Hollywood Summit hy Hollywood Matters – Assessing the State of Hollywood’s Re-emerW gence” will be the theme of the 2015 Hollywood Economic Development Summit.

The conference will take place on Wednesday, June 24th, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the ArcLight Cinemas, 6360 Sunset Blvd. Admission for advance registrants is $50 per person and includes a continental breakfast. Registration can be done online by going to www.hollywoodchamber.net/events.

Co-chairs Dwayne Gathers (Gathers Strategies) and Li Wen (Gensler Architects) promise another outstanding program that will delve into how Hollywood can evolve into a positive case study for urban development in Southern California. They hope to discuss not just real estate projects but some of the key issues that must be addressed as Hollywood moves forward.

Keynote speakers at the conference will be Victor Coleman of Hudson Pacific Properties and Hamet Watt of Upfront Ventures.

Watt will introduce the theme. He is a Venture Partner at his firm and also the co-founder and Chairman of bLife – a wellness innovation company, as well as co-founder and Chairman of MoviePass – a subscription service for movies in theatres. A leader in both the L.A. and wider entrepreneurial communities, he

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has received numerous awards for technology innovation and entrepreneurship.

Coleman is Chairman of the Board and CEO of L.A.-based Hudson Pacific Properties (HPP). His firm’s current portfolio consists of seven-million sq.ft. located in L.A., San Francisco and Seattle. HPP is an important Hollywood player, owning two irreplaceable entertainment properties – Sunset-Gower Studios and Sunset-Bronson Studios.

They are currently building the Icon at Sunset-Bronson Studios – a 315,000sq.ft. office tower.

In addition, Councilmember Mitch O’Farrell, who represents Hollywood’s business district will welcome attendees and offer his perspective on why Hollywood matters.

Of special interest this year will be two panels: one about “Quality of Life Issues and What Hollywood Must Do to Achieve Its Objectives” and “Economic

Development Issues and their Impact on Hollywood.”

Attendees at the Summit will also receive a complimentary copy of the Chamber’s popular annual Economic Development Update for 2015 as well as a copy of the new Hollywood Business and Community Profile.

As of press time, the following sponsors had signed up: Diamond-level sponsors include CIM Group; Hollywood International Regional Center; Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc.; Kilroy Realty; Millennium Hollywood; and Sheppard Mullin. Gold-level sponsors include Gensler; J.H. Snyder; Paramount Contractors & Developers; Regency Outdoor Advertising; Time Warner Cable Business Class; and Toyota of Hollywood.

Silver-level sponsors include Ametron; Capital Foresight; Essex Property Trust, Fresh & Easy; Gonzales Law Group; Gathers Strategies; Handelman Consulting; JLL; NAI Capital Commercial Real Estate; Original Farmers Market; Outfront Media; Park Plus, Inc.; Southern California Gas Company; Universal Waste Systems; Valley Crest Design Group; Warner Constructors; and Wood Partners.

For information on sponsorship, please call the Hollywood Chamber at (323)469-8311.

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OFFICERS Beth Marlis Fariba Kalantari, DDS Fabio Conti Carole Sarian Gary Taglyan Bill Roschen Jeff Zarrinnam Karen Diehl

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he Hollywood Chamber Community Foundation has announced the 2015 Heroes of Hollywood Luncheon on Thursday, May 28th, at the Taglyan Cultural Complex, 1201 Vine St. in Hollywood, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This year, the Foundation will be recognizing the following Heroes: Christopher Barton of Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc.; Jane Lopez of Trailer Park; FilmL.A., Inc.; and St. Anne’s. Actress, film director, producer and author Diane Ladd will be honored with the Mary Pickford Award. Councilmember Tom LaBonge will be honored with the Distinguished Service Award in Memory of Johnny Grant. Returning in his role as emcee again is Robert Kovacik, anchor of NBC4. Tickets are $100. Reserve online at www.hollywoodchamber.net/events. Hollywood Museum in the Historic Max Factor Building is Platinum-level sponsor. Gold-level sponsors include Gensler, Millennium Hollywood, Occidental Entertainment Group Holdings, Taglyan Cultural Complex. Silver-level sponsors include A.F. Gilmore Company, Ametron, Andrews International, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., Banc of California, Briggs Law, The CrisCom Company, Famous Hollywood Dental Care, FilmL.A., Inc., Hollywood Hotel, Hollywood International Regional Center, Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc., Line 204 LLC, Managed Career Solutions, Paramount Contractors & Developers, Southern California Gas Company, Trailer Park, Universal Studios, US Bank.

Actress Diane Ladd will be honored with the Mary Pickford award. Ladd is an internationally acclaimed actress, director, writer and author, winner of 37 awards including the British Academy award and Independent Spirit Award, and is a 3-times Emmy Nominee and a 3-times Oscar Nominee. In 1980, she joined the “Alice,” T.V. show, based on the original film, Diane created the role of a Singing-Songwriter Waitress, Belle, winning the 1981 Golden Globe. Diane co-starred as the mother, “Helen,” with her daughter, Laura Dern, “Amy,” in the HBO rave reviewed series, Enlightened. Her recent film, I Dream Too Much premiered at the SXSW Film Festival. She is currently in Massachusetts costarring in a new David O. Russell film.

Councilmember Tom LaBonge (CD4) will be honored with the Distinguished Service Award in Memory of Johnny Grant. In recognition of his years four decades of service, Los Angeles Magazine in 2009 dubbed him “Mr. Los Angeles.” He counts as one his greatest achievements in office the acquisition of Cahuenga Peak, which saved 138-acres from development and added as open space to Griffith Park. He has also worked tirelessly in support of Los Angeles’s sister city program, maintaining connections with cities all over the world. LaBonge’s ancestors first came to Los Angeles in the 1880s. He currently resides in Silver Lake, with his wife Brigid and their two children, Mary-Cate and Charles.

Christopher J. Barton is the Executive Vice President, Operations & Development at Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc. (HPP), a NYSE-listed real estate investment trust based in Los Angeles. HPP has a market capitalization of $7-billion and owns and manages a commercial office and studio portfolio of over 17-million-sq.ft. Barton manages the company’s property operations and development projects, including its Sunset Gower and Sunset Bronson Studios in Hollywood. He previously served as First Vice President for Arden Realty, Inc. and was responsible for land use planning, project entitlements, financial analysis and construction management. Barton also worked at Beers-Skanska Construction Company, where he managed large-scale construction projects in the southeast United States. Barton holds an MBA in both Real Estate and Finance from the University of Georgia.

Jane Lopez oversees human resources and talent acquisition at Trailer Park, one of the world’s leading entertainment and content marketing agencies. She is passionate about growing the company’s culture and helping employees thrive in their careers. She is also committed to supporting the Hollywood community and leads the agency’s community service efforts with local organizations such as EMQ/Families First & Hollygrove, artworxLA, Dress for Success, and Habitat for Humanity. Jane began her career at Warner Bros. and later headed Human Resources at Sega Entertainment.

FilmL.A., Inc. is the official film office of the City and County of Los Angeles. Providing streamlined permit processing, comprehensive community relations, marketing services, film policy analysis and more to these jurisdictions, FilmL.A. works to attract and retain film production in Greater Los Angeles. Ongoing community relations is a key component of the service FilmL.A. provides. The organization works to strike a balance between the needs and interests of the entertainment industry and the neighborhoods affected by on-location production. FilmL.A.’s services help the Los Angeles region retain its status as the entertainment production capital of the world. Learn more about FilmL.A. at www.filmla.com.

St. Anne’s opened in 1908 as a safe refuge for unwed mothers and has evolved since into one of the most highly-regarded social service agencies in the country. Today, the organization services some of Los Angeles’ most vulnerable children, youth and families. St. Anne’s is one of the only remaining agencies in Los Angeles County committed to a forgotten population – pregnant and parenting young women in the child welfare and juvenile justice systems – and one of the only providers of extended foster care. St. Anne’s offers such comprehensive services as residential treatment care, transitional housing, mental health, early childhood education, family literacy, family preservation, educational and vocational preparation, as well as collaboration with other agencies and providers.

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At a minimum, any increases for these businesses/agencies must be spread over a longer period of time in smaller increments.

The public hearings followed the release of three separate reports on the impacts of a wage increase – one commissioned by the City, one commissioned by The LA County Federation of Labor, and one commissioned by the business community. As one might imagine, each report yielded substantially different results. However, all three reports indicated that there would indeed be some job loss (the degrees of loss vary with each study), additionally all three indicate that the City’s restaurants industry would be the most adversely affected.

Perhaps the most concerning of the three for the business community, is the LA Chamber -commissioned Beacon Economics study, which predicts that the

minimum wage increase would have a chilling impact on the creation of jobs by businesses. The report says that if the plan is put into place “it will reduce job growth in the City from an expected 1.8 percent per year for the next five years to less than half that and potentially eliminate growth altogether. Expected job growth would go from 30,000 jobs per year to somewhere between 2,000 to 15,000 jobs.

The City commissioned a “peer review” of the three studies. Professors from the University of Georgia and from UCLA reviewed the three studies and issued their own report to help clarify some of the data before the City Council moves forward with the increase proposal. The Peer Review released in early May. The City’s Economic Development Committee met to discuss the findings and introduce a framework for the increase. No date has been announced as to when the Committee will meet again

Total Compensation Model is Key to the Debate of Minimum Wage Increase

by George Abou Daoud Restaurateur, Owner of The Bowery hen the Mayor and the City Council proposed raising the City’s minimum wage, their intent was to help those makW ing the bare minimum — and that intent is a good one.

However, the City’s current proposal will have unintended consequences, particularly when it comes to restaurants. Tipped servers, while being paid minimum wage, are oftentimes making between $15 and $60 per hour. Our goal is to provide any additional monies to non-tipped employees, creating an equity we feel is important.

The Mayor has proposed a nearly 50 percent increase in our largest cost in only 3 years (67 percent over 4 years), and there is very little an independent restaurant can do to react in any meaningful manner.

The City and others commissioned a number of studies on minimum wage. Unfortunately, none of them looked at the complexities of restaurants. While restaurants are the number six employer in Los Angeles, no one looked at the tight margins or the number of employees a small restaurant needs to operate a 7-day a week and 3-shifts a day business. Our businesses oper-

on this issue, however some have speculated that it may occur following the May 19th City wide elections.

Since the introduction of the Mayor’s Minimum Wage Increase proposal last Labor Day, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has been meeting with the Mayor and City Council Members to ensure that the business community has a voice as Minimum Wage discussions continue. To date the Chamber has met with 13 of the 15 Council Offices as well as with the Mayor’s Business Team. The Chamber will continue to follow this important issue as it makes its way through the City Process. For further information or to see how you can make your voice heard on this important issue, please contact the Chamber’s Vice President of Public Policy, Nicole Shahenian at Nicole@hollywoodchamber.net.

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ate on a very small margins and raising prices or adding service chargers will not work for many of our smaller, or lower-to midpriced businesses. While our coalition supports giving raises to the “back of the house,” non-tipped employees, is impossible to be profitable or even remain open if forced to give the same increases to our tipped-employees.

I am a part of a coalition of 250-plus restaurants (LAIRC.org) that have joined together to propose a ‘total compensation’ model that can solve this problem. Readers should understand that tipped restaurant workers are required to report their tips at the end of each shift. As required by law, these tips are reported to the IRS and taxes are paid. Employers pay payroll taxes on these tips as well. In essence, reported and recorded tips are treated as wages or income by the Federal and State governments.

We ask that these recorded and reported tips be counted toward the City’s minimum wage. The employees would be paid state minimum wage with reported tips added on top of that. If the total of state wages and tipped wages do not reach the City’s prevailing minimum wage, the employer would make up the difference—ensuring that every employee is making at least the City’s minimum wage. We have put our proposal forward and we believe it is legal.

While I am aware that the Mayor and Councilmembers accept the fact that businesses will close when the minimum wage increases, the question remains, how many businesses and jobs are they willing to sacrifice? My view is that ignoring the solution that achieves the City’s goals and at the same time allows for independent restaurant sustainably, would be negligent and cause intentional harm. hollywoodchamber.net n 5

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Hollywood Chamber Delegation Heads to Sacramento to Meet with Senate President and Local Legislators he Hollywood Chamber of Commerce will be planning its annuT al 2-day Sacramento trip May 27th and 28th. A delegation of representatives from the Hollywood Chamber will meet with Senate President Kevin de León and other local State legislators to advocate issues of importance to Hollywood and the greater Los Angeles region. The Chamber’s delegation will also be participating in the California Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Summit.

This year’s Hollywood Chamber delegation to Sacramento will include: Hollywood Chamber Board of Directors Chair, Beth Marlis of Musicians Institute; Chamber Board member Susan Cabral-Ebert of IATSE Local 706 Makeup and Hairstylists; Chamber President & CEO, Leron Gubler; and Chamber Vice President of Public Policy, Nicole Shahenian.

“The Chamber’s annual Sacramento trip offers our Chamber members the unique opportunity to meet with elected officials to discuss issues of importance to the Hollywood Business Community, and to demonstrate the overall importance of Hollywood as part of the greater Los Angeles regional efforts to get the

L.A. economy moving again,” stated Leron Gubler, Hollywood Chamber President & CEO. Want to get involved?

If you are interested in participating in this or future Chamber advocacy trips, please contact Shahenian at (323)4698311 or Nicole@hollywoodchamber.net.

Chamber Meets with City Attorney Mike Feuer epresentatives from the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce recently met with Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer. Attendees included Chamber President Leron R Gubler, Chamber Vice President of Public Policy, Nicole Shahenian, Kerry Morrison of the Hollywood Property Owners Alliance, and Hollywood restaurateur George Abou Daoud. Among the issues discussed were public safety concerns on Hollywood Boulevard including illegal street vendors, CD vendors, street characters, and homeless encampments. The group also discussed the Mayor’s proposed City-wide Minimum Wage Increase and its impacts specifically on LA’s restaurant industry. The Hollywood Chamber meets throughout the year with elected officials on the City, State and Federal levels, to keep them apprised of the needs of the Hollywood Business Community.

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EDUCATIONAL SERIES

Stop Shou ng and Start Engaging on Social Media

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce invites members and local businesses to the Tech101 Educational Series on Friday, May 15th at 8:30 a.m. followed by two roundtables to troubleshoot specific issues. You’ve probably heard of social media.

You may even understand the value social media can bring to your business. But how do you break through all the noise? Learn about strategies and best practices to get the most out of your social media and how to integrate Office 365 while doing so.

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

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Friday, May 15th • 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

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8:30 to 9:15 Stop Shouting and Start Engaging on Social Media 9:15 to 9:30 Master Office 365 Integration with Constant Contact 9:30 to 10:30 Roundtables with Constant Contact and Microsoft specialists

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Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, 7018 Hollywood Blvd.

Stop Shouting and Start Engaging on Social Media - Nick Cavarra is an Authorized Local Area Expert and Solutions Provider for the Constant Contact Suite. He is the owner of Social Punch Marketing, a full service marketing company, and has logged over 25 years of experience in Marketing and Entertainment. He specializes on engagement marketing, social media and mobile marketing.

Master Office 365 Integration with Constant Contact - Albert Cabrera is the Senior Network Engineer at UGM and has become the go-to person for Office 365 migrations. Specialized in Management and Information Systems and widely known for his expertise, Albert was recently chosen by Microsoft to help vet, document and refine client to Azure Cloud networking.

Complimentary Event.

Only 40 seats available. Must RSVP online to attend.

One business to win a gift from Microsoft

Validated parking is available at Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel for $4

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Working for a Better Hollywood A lot of work goes into making Hollywood a great place to conduct business. It is no accident CHA MBER OF COM MERCE that there is so much new development happening in Hollywood. Your Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has been working hard for many decades to address challenges and to position Hollywood for revitalization. During the past year, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has continued to emphasize Advocacy - to help advance Hollywood’s agenda and to help create a positive business climate for our members.

Take a look at the issues and projects taken on by the Chamber and you will be impressed by the broad scope of our activities. We’re working for you every day.

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The Chamber is Creating a Strong Local Economy The Entertainment, Arts & Emerging Media (TEAM) Committee was formed to show the Chamber’s support for our hometown industry.

Chamber leaders met with the Department of Transportation to revise the rate structure in the new Vine Street parking garage in order to encourage more people to utilize it.

The Chamber helped coordinate a press conference with Governor Brown at the Chinese Theatre to sign AB1839, an important bill to fight runaway production.

2015 The Way Forward

I’m extremely honored to have the opportunity to serve as the incoming Board Chair for The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. Since 1921, the Chamber has served as a source of leadership, advocacy and partnership in the revitalization of Hollywood.

Hollywood is once again home for those who dare to dream, to invent, take a chance, to create and to invest. Billions of dollars of investment and urban revitalization are evident everywhere you look in Hollywood. New hotels, quality retail, restaurants, art galleries and small businesses have already arrived with many more on the way.

A “New Hollywood” is emerging, as a hub of innovation with a median population age of 34.8 years and a collection of walkable and unique micro neighborhoods filled with new creative workspaces. Here, risks are taken, opportunity knocks and stories are being told by new entrepreneurs. It’s a call to action, and start-ups, Digital brands, and “legacy media” are answering, investing and coming to Hollywood.

The Chamber will continue to advocate and take a stand to protect the arts and entertainment industries, fight intellectual piracy and cyber-attacks, making sure that content creators’ rights and innovations are protected.

Successfully navigating the road ahead also depends upon the adoption of the Hollywood Community Plan Update (long supported by the Chamber) that targets growth around transit, controls overdevelopment in residential neighborhoods, protects Hollywood’s historic architecture, increases park space, and supports alternative transit and mobility.

In Mayor Garcetti’s Sustainable City Plan announced in April, many of the plan’s “Actionable Initiatives” (particularly the calls for increased housing and development near transit previously continued on last page

Councilmember Mitch O’Farrell met with the Chamber’s Economic Development Committee to brainstorm on how to keep Hollywood’s momentum going.

The Economic Development Summit, held at the historic Egyptian Theatre, drew more than 300 people to discuss Hollywood as an Urban Experience, with John Kilroy, Jr. as the keynote speaker.

The third State of the Entertainment Industry Conference was held at Hollywood & Highland’s Grand Ballroom, with Maury McIntyre, President & COO of the Television Academy as keynote speaker.

The Chamber monitored the new Hollywood Flyaway to LAX bus service to be sure that it was providing the level of service needed to ensure a favorable customer base. continued on next page

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Hollywood Chamber Committees 2015-2016 The Chamber appreciates the following individuals who have agreed to chair Chamber projects/committees during the coming year: The Arts, Entertainment & Emerging Media (TEAM) Susan Cabral Ebert, Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Local 706 IATSE Maricella Gomez, Paramount Pictures Budget & Audit Jeff Zarrinnam, Hollywood Hotel Economic Development Dwayne Gathers, Gathers Strategies, Inc. Li Wen, Gensler Entertainment Conference Paul Audley, FilmL.A., Inc. Sharon Keyser, Paramount Pictures Health Care Sam Smith, Genesis Financial Fariba Kalantari, DDS, Famous Hollywood Dental Care Heroes of Hollywood Cindy Braun, Paley Center for Media Carole Sarian, The CrisCom Company Hollywood Chamber PAC Laurie Goldman, Go! Goldman Organization Hollywood Ed Jon Clayden, Emerson College Elizabeth McDonald, L.A. Film School HYPE (Hollywood Young Professionals & Entrepreneurs) Karreno Alexanyan, JP Morgan Chase Brandon Mason, Avison Young Legislative Action Matthew Fritch, Andrews International Mark Edwards, Mark R. Edwards Consulting Group Licensing Mitch Nedick, The CW Network Membership Fariba Kalantari, DDS, Famous Hollywood Dental Care Tourism Donelle Dadigan, Hollywood History Museum Walk of Fame Maureen Schultz, Capitol Records

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The Chamber is Promoting the Community of Hollywood The Awards Media Information Center was again presented by the Chamber at the TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX and assisted more than 100 members of the press who were in town to cover the Academy Awards.

A total of 26 Walk of Fame ceremonies were organized and held by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, beginning with Orlando Bloom and ending with Will Farrell, generating worldwide publicity for Hollywood.

The Chamber commissioned Beacon Economics to perform a comprehensive demographic study on the community of Hollywood.

The data will be used to promote Hollywood.

Chamber President & CEO Leron Gubler moderated for the Urban Land Institute a StimULI panel discussing the revitalization of Hollywood.

The Hollywood Business Resource Book was published by the Chamber and distributed to area businesses to promote Chamber members and their products and services.

Hollywood’s annual holiday decorations were co-sponsored by the Chamber and the Hollywood Historic Trust.

Celebrating the 100th anniversary of The Squaw Man and the historic Lasky-DeMille Barn, the Chamber joined with Hollywood Heritage in sponsoring a community celebration.

The Chamber is offering Opportunities to Network and Promote Your Business HYPE (Hollywood’s Young Professionals & Entrepreneurs) was launched by the Chamber to provide an opportunity for Millennials to network and get involved in the community.

Member Mixers were held at some of the hottest venues in Hollywood – including Lucky Strike, the Redbury, OHM Nightclub, Tin Horn Flats, Lombardi House, W Hotel, The Argyle and LaBrea Bakery.

Each month the Chamber emailed out Hollywood Hot Deals and Businesses You Need to Know, to help our members generate business with other members.

Speed Leads was sponsored by the Chamber periodically throughout the year to help members get business leads in a pleasant and nonthreatening environment.

New member businesses

The annual Hollywood Expo was held at the Roosevelt Hotel, providing some of the best business networking of the year.

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The Chamber hosted free seminars throughout the year for members, including the Maximizing Your Membership and Social Media programs.

Numerous ribbon-cutting ceremonies were held throughout the year by the Chamber.

The Chamber is Representing the Interests of Business With Government Chamber Vice President of Public Policy Nicole Shahenian was sent by the Chamber to Sacramento to testify at most of the hearings held in the State Capitol in support of AB1839, the bill to fight runaway film production.

The Chamber fought the proposed increase in the hotel minimum wage to $15.37 an hour, and was able to secure a lower threshold of 150 rooms before the increase became mandatory. In addition, the Chamber encouraged Councilman Mitch O’Farrell to introduce a motion to also study exempting hotels in historic buildings from the mandate.

Chamber President & CEO Leron Gubler introduced a new Chamber blog, It’s All About Jobs, where he has been able to comment on actions that impact on the business community’s ability to operate successfully.

A proposed city wide increase in the minimum wage to $13.25 over a three-year period was supported by the Chamber ONLY if the City Council takes steps to protect small businesses by spreading the increase over a longer period of time in smaller increments. The Chamber organized visits with 12 out of the 15 city councilmembers to explain how small businesses would be adversely impacted by the proposal. In addition, the Chamber organized businesses to testify at four public hearings on the proposal and conducted two surveys of our members to share with City Council members.

The Chamber urged Metro to include a connection from the Crenshaw Light Rail Line to Hollywood and Highland in its next phase of expansion of the County’s mass transit system. The Chamber also secured the support of the West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and Westside Council of Chambers.

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One of the unique features of the Hollywood CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Chamber of Commerce is its efforts to support COMMUNITY FOUNDATION local community non-profit organizations. As a 501c3 nonprofit association, contributions to the Chamber Foundation are tax deductible.

Checks should be written to the “Chamber Community Foundation” and sent to the Chamber. The Foundation holds two fundraising events annually – the Heroes of Hollywood Luncheon (formerly called the Women of Distinction Luncheon) and the All Hallows Eve Party at Hollywood Forever Cemetery. All net proceeds go to charity. Since its inception in 1996, the foundation has given out $786,770 in grants, and this past year awarded $55,500.

In our most recent fiscal year, the Chamber foundation assisted the following local organizations: 9 Dots ArtworkxLA Assistance League of Southern Calif.

Aviva Family & Children’s Services The Blank Theatre Company Blind Children’s Center Boys & Girls Club of Hollywood The Center at Blessed Sacrament Covenant House Dress for Success Worldwide The Harmony Project Hemophilia Foundation of Southern Calif.

Hollygrove Hollywood Arts Council Hollywood Fringe Festival Hollywood Heritage, Inc. Hollywood Police Activities League (PAL) LAPD National Night Out Musicians Foundation My Friend’s Place NewFilmmakers L.A. Project Angel Food Raise A Child Incorporated St. Barnabas Senior Services Stella Adler Academy of Acting & Theatre Streetlights Theatre West

The Chamber participated in annual lobbying trips on business issues to Washington, D.C. and Sacramento.

Chamber representatives met with public officials to discuss important business concerns, including Deputy Mayors Rick Cole and Kelli Bernard and METRO chief Art Leahy.

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known as “smart growth and elegant density” and increased mobility options) are now being framed as front and center in the City’s agenda. It’s notable that the plan calls for 17,000 new units of housing to be constructed within 1,500 feet of transit by 2017, and 100,000 transit-adjacent housing units by 2021. Zoning changes through Re-code LA will create new transit-oriented Neighborhood Plans, and support more green space, along with ambitious green energy and recycling targets.

The Hollywood Chamber PAC interviewed candidates for County offices and endorsed Bobby Shriver for County Supervisor, Jeff Prang for County Assessor, and Jim McDonnell for Sheriff.

These initiatives are important for the future of Hollywood and are in alignment with the Hollywood Community Plan Update. They will also require our tenacity, vision and innovative thinking. Hollywood is the key to the future of Los Angeles, serving as a model for how our city will grow.

Outside of City Hall, greater civic engagement and dialogue between the business community and local residents is essential for our shared success. Informed dialogue helps to dispel misunderstanding and miscommunication, while providing an understanding of issues and a platform for consensus.

Success is measured in improved economic opportunities and a better quality of life for everyone.

In 2015, the Chamber will continue its efforts to solve the issues of chronic homelessness, affordable housing, traffic/parking and mobility quagmires, regulate aggressive street vendors and characters, create better and safer experiences on Hollywood Boulevard and options for tourists to safely view the Hollywood Sign. Hollywood’s booming tourism industry is on track to have a record number of tourists this year, on the heels of a record-breaking 2014.

With steady leadership, legislative advocacy, dialogue, the discipline to work through challenges and the vision to execute a long-term plan; the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce continues to pave the road ahead, lead the way and guiding 21st century Hollywood ever closer towards fulfilling its true potential.

Beth Marlis Chair, 2015-16

The PAC hosted a fundraiser for Jim McDonnell and a farewell reception for County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky.

More than 200 people attended a debate sponsored by the Hollywood Chamber PAC of candidates running for Council District 4. The Chamber polled the candidates on business issues and published their responses online.

The Chamber PAC endorsed Wally Knox in the primary for Council District 4, but decided on no endorsement in the General election.

The PAC met with City Controller Ron Galperin at the Taglyan Center to discuss City operations.

The Chamber is Giving Back to the Community More than 400 people attended the annual Heroes of Hollywood Luncheon at the Taglyan Center, where Judge Judy Sheindlin was honored with the Mary Pickford Award. The luncheon raises funds for the Chamber Foundation.

The Chamber Foundation awarded $53,500 in grants to Hollywood Community nonprofit organizations.

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The Chamber sponsored its annual Police and Firefighters Appreciation BBQ and fed several hundred of Hollywood’s public safety officials to show the community’s support for their sacrifices.

An enthusiastic crowd attended the Chamber Foundation’s annual All Hallows Eve fundraiser at Hollywood Forever Cemetery.

Lasky-DeMille Barn Celebration

Chamber President & CEO Leron Gubler participated in American Legion Post 43’s 9-11 Memorial service.

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he past two months have been very busy for the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Recently, the cream of the crop were presented with stars. Honored were seven celebrities: two in the category of Television, two in the category of Motion Pictures, one in Recording, and one in Radio. The honorees unveiled the stars amidst their friends, family and fans. Actor Jim Parsons was honored on March 11th, actor Ed Harris on March 13th, actor Will Ferrell on March 24th, musician Jeff Lynne on April 23rd, radio personality Larry Elder on April 27th, actress Julianna Margulies on May 1st and actress and Sofia Vergara on May 7th.

The next few months are already booked with more talented artists set to be honored with their stars on the worldfamous Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Ceremonies are open to the public. There are no tickets and no seats. Events begin promptly at 11:30 a.m. Early arrival is advised. Wear comfortable shoes. Keep hydrated. Watch all Walk of Fame star ceremonies LIVE exclusively on www.walkoffame.com or follow us on Facebook and Twitter at @Wofstargirl

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ollywood Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the Hollywood Walk of Fame. All nomination forms must be submitted by Friday, May 29th, at noon to be considered with no exceptions. All nominations will be reviewed in the annual Walk of Fame Committee meeting. The Committee will make selections for the year 2016. “We are constantly asked about the process. Nominating someone for a star is as simple as can be! All we ask for is a completed nomination application and a commitment to sponsor the star should their celebrity be selected. Anyone can nominate their favorite celebrity, including a fan,” said Ana Martinez, Producer of the Walk of Fame ceremonies. “Each year, we receive an average of 300 nominations. The Walk of Fame Committee will select an elite group of personalities to become our newest Walk of Famers and continue to help make Hollywood the most famous community in the world!”

Walk of Fame Nomination Application can be obtained online at http://www.walkoffame.com/pages/nominations or by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: Walk of Fame Committee c/o Ana Martinez, Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, 7018 Hollywood Boulevard, 2nd Floor, Hollywood, CA 90028. The Walk of Fame categories include Motion Pictures, Television, Radio, Recording and Live Theatre/Live Performance. The Walk of Fame Committee will select approximately 20-24 names for insertion into the iconic Walk.

The Hollywood Walk of Fame does not encourage or endorse online campaigns for fundraising for a star prior to selection. “We encourage that you read and fully understand the nomination and selection process on our website www.walkoffame.com,” said Martinez.

New selections will be announced in June.

See www.walkoffame.com for updates.

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SAVILLS STUDLEY, INC. Savills Studley is the leading global commercial real estate services firm specializing in tenant representation.

Founded in 1954, the firm pioneered the conflict-free business model of representing only tenants in their commercial real estate transactions. As of May 30, 2014, the firm is part of London-headquartered Savills plc, the premier global real estate service provider with over 27,000 professionals and over 600 locations around the world, enhancing Savills Studley’s global platform.

Savills plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange (SVS.L).

Michael Shuken, Managing Director 777 S. Figueroa Street, FL 30, Los Angeles, CA 90017 Call (213)553-3800 • mshuken@savills-studley.com www.savills-studley.com

TIME WARNER CABLE BUSINESS CLASS Time Warner Cable Business Class is a Fortune 500 company and the right choice for your business communication needs.

They offer high speed Internet, Ethernet, Phone, and Cable TV solutions for any size business. Their Hollywood account team specializes in Media and Entertainment-based solutions as they understand this is the core of Hollywood Business. Their clients include Motion Picture studios, media outlets, production and post-production, and Internet companies to name a few. Please call and inquire today and let Time Warner Cable Business Class review your telecommunication needs.

Shon Maani, Enterprise Account Executive Call (310)955-1485 • shon.maani@twcable.com www.twcable.com

CHAMBER THANKS RENEWING MEMBERS 9 Dots 9021 Pho Sunset LLC AdlhochCreative, Inc. AKA Beverly Hills Ambor Schanzer Fight Against Neuropathy American Cinematheque Arslanian and Associates, Inc. Art of Acting Studio Artshop Los Angeles Avalon Hollywood Avison Young-Southern California, Ltd Azoff MSG Entertainment Belmont Village Assisted Living Bitesize Networks Bogie’s Liquor Boy Scouts of America Explorer Post 24 Brasil Kiss Coffeebar Briggs Law Broadreach Capital Partners Catalina Bar & Grill Cerrell Associates, Inc. Champion Real Estate Company Chocolate Sundaes LLC Cinematic Due Diligence Researchers, Inc Classic Projects Clear Channel Radio Comprehensive Financial Services Concept Malik Copymat Crescent Heights Cross Roads of the World DC Keeton Home Improvements Diamond Business Loans Directors Guild of America Diva Limousine Dos Burritos El Capitan Office Bldg.,McGann Asset Mgmt.,Inc. El Capitan Theatre El Cid exhale mind body spa Hollywood Family Theater Productions Famous Hollywood Dental Care FilmL.A., Inc. 12 n hollywoodchamber.net

First Federal Capital, LLC First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood Fuscoe Engineering, Inc. H.I.S. International Tours Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood on Hollywood Blvd.

Heritage Auctions Hollygrove Children & Family Services Hollywood Awards, Inc. Hollywood Beauty Bar Hollywood Bowl Society Hollywood High School Hollywood High School Alumni Association Hollywood Piano Company Hollywood Travelodge Hollywood Urgent Care Hollywood Wings, LLC dba Hooters Restaurant Howl At The Moon - Hollywood IlPoongSoo LLC Imagination International J.H. Snyder Co. Jet Set Art & Design Jillian’s JLL Katsuya Hollywood Law Offices of Derek S. Yee Line 204 LLC Linoleum City, Inc. Live Nation Entertainment Los Angeles City College Los Angeles Dodgers Lucky Strike Magic Castle, Inc. Marathon Communications Marcus & Millichap Mary Lou Dudas Menuah Flower Boutique Miceli’s Restaurants, Inc. Millennium Hollywood National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, Inc. Nonstop Printing Occidental Entertainment Group Holdings Openbustours

Paley Center For Media Paramount Contractors & Developers Park & Velayos LLP Pig ‘N Whistle Pinnacle Designs Plan A Locations Ricardo Montalban Theatre & Foundation Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! Museum Rosemary Lord SAG-AFTRA Sarkis Realty, Inc. Selma Avenue Elementary Sound Advice SSI / Advanced Post Services Star Track Tours LLC Sunset Bronson Studios Sunset Gower Studios Sunset Media Center c/o Kilroy Realty Corporation Tagrisk Insurance Services Talking Drum The African Voice / Universal Voice That Wide World of Susan Wong The Academy of Magical Arts, Inc. The Bowery The Celebrity Source The CrisCom Company The CW Network The Fabiolus Cucina The Harmony Project The John Mejia Show The Lee Strasberg Institute The Original Farmers Market The Redbury at Hollywood and Vine The Salvation Army - The Way In Thomas Safran & Associates Ticketmaster Tic-Tock Couture Florals Tinhorn Flats Saloon & Grill Toyo Griffith Park Florist Vector Media VP Entertainment / DTODOS Worchell Properties Y.M.C.A. - Hollywood Wilshire Yamashiro

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PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY’S GRAZIADIO SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT Pepperdine University’s Graziadio School of Business and Management offers part-time undergraduate and graduate degrees for Los Angeles’ working professionals. Students have the flexibility to pursue a degree at a pace and location that suits personal and professional commitments, with classes available nights and weekends at their Encino, West LA, Westlake Village, and Irvine campuses. Students can earn a Bachelor’s degree in a part-time format, and some undergraduates can even earn an MBA in conjunction with a Bachelor’s through Pepperdine’s joint degree and accelerated options. Pepperdine offers the most flexible and accessible part-time MBA in Southern California, ranked among the best by Forbes, U.S. News & World Report, Bloomberg BusinessWeek and others. Pursuing a degree at Pepperdine means unparalleled access to faculty who are handson business leaders and world-class entrepreneurs. Pepperdine brings executives and students together for real-time MBAlevel case projects in their Education 2 Business (E2B) class, which U.S. News and World Report calls “one of the Top 10 College Courses That Will Pay Off at Work.” Pepperdine provides study abroad opportunities at their prestigious partner universities in Europe, Latin America, Asia, Africa, and Australia.

Learn more about their exciting programs, scholarships, and waivers through an individual consultation, information session, or classroom visit.

Josue Rosa, Recruitment Manager 16830 Ventura Blvd., Suite 200, Encino, CA 91436 Call (818)501-1635 • Josue.rosa@pepperdine.edu www.bschool.pepperdine.edu

TOTAL OUTDOOR CORP Total Outdoor specializes in large format advertising bulletin displays and wall signs. In addition to the Los Angeles market, where they have had a presence since 2011, Total Outdoor has billboard inventory in New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Boston, Seattle, Detroit, Portland, Greenwich, CT and Miami.

Total Outdoor is one of the fastest growing out-of-home companies in the country. In January 2012, Total had fewer than 100 assets.

Today, they have over 200 signs and are posed to continue this rapid growth. Total Outdoor has deep, long-standing relationships with the top advertising agencies and their team has unparalleled experience selling advertising assets nationwide to major national advertisers. Total Outdoor works with local businesses such as hospitals, car dealerships and restaurants to help them advertise their products and services.

Total is a strong national company with a tremendous amount of industry experience, but still of a size where partnerships and relationships with property owners and advertising clients are core to the business and strategy. Total Outdoor is proud of their partnerships with nonprofit organizations in our communities.

They pride themselves in giving back to the communities they operate in through public service messages on billboards and various charitable events throughout the year.

J. Keith Stephens, Director of Business Development Los Angeles Call (323)810-2284 • jkstephens@totaloutdoor.com www.totaloutdoor.com

ASA MEZA RESTAURANT ASA MEZA is a new Asian-Latino comfort cuisine restaurant in the heart of Hollywood. Steps away from the Pantages Theater, this restaurant welcomes locals and global foodies alike to experience unique flavors born from the three owners’ roots in Latin America and their combined Asian heritages.

ASA MEZA’s décor is casual chic, featuring an expansive cafe, two warm and intimate communal dining rooms, two energetic bars, and a tranquil patio ensconced in lush greenery and illuminated by Japanese lanterns.

The eclectic menu – not to be confused with fusion – ranges from luscious oysters and a raw bar to one-of-a-kind Asian and Latin dishes. Guests can choose from signature craft cocktails, wines from around the world, and distinctive micro brews. On weekends, the restaurant offers a delectable brunch service in the outdoor patio. Asa Meza offers complimentary wi-fi Internet access.

Valet parking is available in front of the restaurant.

Maribel Rodriguez, Office Manager 1718 Vine St., Los Angeles, CA 90028 Call (323)538-2700 • reservations@asameza.com asameza.com

ROSCOE’S HOUSE OF CHICKEN N’ WAFFLES In 1975, Roscoe’s Chicken N’ Waffles opened its doors in the heart of Hollywood. In 2015, Roscoe’s Chicken N’ Waffles celebrates 40 years in the restaurant business with seven locations throughout Southern California. Words cannot convey the excitement or joy that comes with the ultimate pride of having the Hollywood restaurant as its flagship location. Roscoe’s in Hollywood has become a tourist destination, a great filming location and dining paradise for many celebrities.

The atmosphere is always upbeat and exciting no matter when you visit, day or night. Serving delicious food daily is what they are known for as well as creating their Chicken and Waffles combination that has become a well-known staple throughout Southern California and around the world.

Melissa Sandfield, Liason melissa.roscoes@gmail.com www.roscoeschickenandwaffles.com

SMART DESTINATIONS Smart Destinations provides the only multi-attraction passes that maximize the fun, savings and convenience of sightseeing with flexible purchase options for travelers. Available online and at walk-up retail outlets, Smart Destinations passes, including Go LA Card, provide admission to more than 400 attractions across nine North American such destinations as Los Angeles, New York, Orlando, Oahu, San Diego, Chicago, Miami, San Francisco and Boston. Smart Destinations just launched the all-new Hollywood Explorer Pass which provides the most affordable and flexible way to experience top attractions in Hollywood including Madame Tussauds, rides on Starline Tours, Redline Tours, and tours of The Dolby Theatre or Hollywood Museum. Both the Hollywood Explorer Pass and the Go LA Card can be purchased locally at the Hollywood Visitor’s Center, Madame Tussauds, and Starline Tours.

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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

Faring Capital LLC Jason Illoulian 8899 Beverly Boulevard Ste 716 West Hollywood, CA 90046 (424)332-1111 www.faringcapital.com

AFLAC Michelle Lee 1 South Fair Oaks Ave Ste 200 Pasadena, CA 91105 (626)796-7077 www.aflac.com

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

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

Gold’s Gym Hollywood Joel Freeman 1016 N. Cole Ave. Hollywood, CA 90038 (323)462-7012 www.goldsgym.com

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

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

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

Highland Laundromat Jessica Steier 1428 N Highland Ave Hollywood, CA 90028 (818)292-0388 www.highland-laundry.com

Curtis Kurt Victer Atkins LLC Curtis Kurt Victer Atkins 1615 North Wilcox Ave Ste 73 Hollywood, CA 90028 (323)369-3297

Hollywood Clapperboards Robert Litomisky 1954 Canyon Drive Hollywood, CA 90068 (213)400-4688 www.hollywoodclapperboards.com

CVS Health Dave Masuku 7021 Hollywood Blvd Ste 202 Los Angeles, CA 90028 (323)836-0307 www.cvs.com

Hollywood Half Marathon Kenneth Nwadike Jr. 2127 Olympic Parkway Suite 1006 Chula Vista, CA 91915 (619)800-4376 www.hollywoodhalfmarathon.com

DDD-Hollywood/Gower, LLC Duke Dulgarian 433 33rd Street Manhattan Beach, CA 902663814 (310)962-1385

I.A.T.S.E. Local 33 William Ford 1720 West Magnolia Blvd.

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

IATSE Local 729 Robert Denne 1811 W Burbank Blvd Burbank, CA 91506 (818)842-7729 www.ialocal729.com

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Hollywood Chamber was on hand to mark the 50th annivesary of longtime Chamber member Sarkis Realty, Inc. and 79th birthday of its founder Sarkis Der Sarkissian. Sarkis Realty, Inc. is a full-service corporation that handles all types of real estate transactions including residential and commercial sales, leasing, management and development. To commemorate this milestone, Sarkis Realty is currently offering a special promotion to all new or existing clients with a 50 percent discount or credit on commissions equaling the 50 years they have been in business. This offer applies to all residential and commercial purchase and sale transactions. Please feel free to call either Ara or Sarkis Der Sarkissian for more information or a free consultation and valuation of your existing property at (323)874-5100.

HOLLYWOOD CENTER STUDIOS Hollywood Center Studios has a rich and colorful history that mirrors the development of Hollywood and the growth of the entertainment industry. The Studio has played host to some of the most notable productions of the past century, including such iconic television shows as I Love Lucy, The Addams Family, Jeopardy, Rockford Files and Mad TV, and classic film productions such as When Harry Met Sally and The Player. In recent years, Hollywood Center Studios has continued to grow and modernize to support its large television clientele which includes Disney, NBC, Comedy Central and MTV. Hollywood Center Studios remains a vital part of the Hollywood community and a place where entertainment history continues to be made every day.

JL Singer, Partner, Business Operations 1040 N. Las Palmas Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90038.

Call (323)860-0000 • Info@HollywoodCenter.com www.HollywoodCenter.com

KURT VICTER LLC Kurt Victer LLC arranges, composes, produces and writes songs for recording album productions. Their catalog include licensed songs and tracks for commercial jingles, Internet, live performance, movies, radio, satellite, television and webcast.

John Crasta, Quality Assurance Officer POBox 73, Hollywood, CA 90078-0073 Call 323-369-3297 • Kurtvicter7@gmail.com

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STONNE ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, LLC Stonne Entertainment Group (SEG) is a full-service entertainment group including a production company providing companies with commercials, PSAs, training videos, writing for radio copy as well as TV/Film production. J.T.S Talent Services is a subsidiary of SEG and provides various services for the entertainment industry. Coaching for actors, singers and writers, as well as talent management including PR and Marketing.

DOWNTOWN LA WALKING TOURS Downtown LA Walking Tours provides daily guided tours of Downtown Los Angeles for tourists and locals who want to explore one of the world’s greatest cities! Tours are scheduled at 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. each day. They walk the City, go inside world-class monuments, learn the history and experience the architecture of the City of Angels! Downtown LA Walking Tours also offers public and private tours for parties, groups or corporate events.

Jayson T Stonne, Owner 5250 Lankershim Blvd., Ste 500, North Hollywood, CA 91601 Call (310)663-0974 www.jaysonTstonne.com

Neel Sodha, Owner 600 West 9th street #603, Los Angeles CA 90015 Call (213)399-3820 • dtlawalkingtours@gmail.com www.dtlawalkingtours.com

CHAMBER WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS Jefferson at Hollywood Hailey Howell 1724 N Highland Ave Hollywood, CA 90028-4400 (323)469-4000 JP Morgan Chase Sam Mendoza 5445 Hollywood Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90027 JP Morgan Chase Ali Trass 7073 Santa Monica Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90038 JP Morgan Chase Mariana Staver 310 N Fairfax Ave Los Angeles, CA 90036 JP Morgan Chase Shirley Smith 449 N La Brea Ave Los Angeles, CA 90036 JP Morgan Chase Edward Villegas 1500 Vine St Los Angeles, CA 90028 (323)466-1121 www.chase.com Kennedy Wilson Brad Wilson 9701 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 700 Beverly Hills, CA 90212 (310)887-6400 www.kennedywilson.com Law Offices of Daniel R. Perlman Jamie Vallejo-Perlman 6464 Sunset Blvd Ste 1030 Hollywood, CA 90028 (310)557-1700 www.danielperlmanlaw.com

LAWEBFEST Michael Ajakwe Jr. 3651 S La Brea Ave Ste 530 Los Angeles, CA 90016 (323)251-0778 www.lawebfest.com Los Angeles Culture Festival Keron Adams 8037 Kentwood Ave Los Angeles, CA 90045 (310)569-7742 www.laculturefestival.com Lost Property Matthew Jacobs 1704 Vine Street Hollywood, CA 90028 (310)570-2978 www.lostpropertybar.com Melrose Business Improvement Association Donald Duckworth 1934 Wilson Avenue Arcadia, CA 91006 (323)525-0840 www.melroseavela.com Picky Print Production, Inc. Ken Metz 11284 Laurie Drive Studio City, CA 91604 (323)822-0492 www.pickyprint.com Proper Sightseeing Brandon Helfer 21700 Oxnard St Ste 2020 Woodland Hills CA 91367 (818)715-0500 www.rideproper.com

Regency Outdoor Advertising Brian Kennedy 8820 Sunset Blvd West Hollywood, CA 90069 www.regencyoutdoor.com Savills Studley Inc. Michael Shuken 777 S Figueroa Street Ste 3050 Los Angeles, CA 90017 (213)553-3839 www.savills-studley.com Silverback Coffee of Rwanda Jack Karuletwa 3221 S. Hill St Fl 112 Los Angeles, CA 90007 (213)713-8110 www.silverbackcoffee.com Soul Hollywood Yealang Smith 7046 Hollywood Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90028 (323)962-7685 www.soulhollywood.com Spectral Motion Mary Elzalde 1849 Dana St Glendale, CA 91201 (818)956-6080 www.spectralmotion.com Stonne Entertaimment Group, LLC Jayson Stonne 3645 W Ave K-15 Lancaster, CA 93536 (310)663-0974 The Supply Sergeant Rhonda Harmon 6664 Hollywood Blvd.

Hollywood, CA 90028 (323)463-4730 www.thesupplysergeantshop.com

Television Center Ana I Ramirez 6311 Romaine Street Los Angeles, CA 90038 (323)464-6638 www.televisioncenter.tv Valley Crest Design Group Timothy Grubbs 1715 18th Street Santa Monica, CA 90404 (310)829-4707 www.vcdesigngroup.com The Valley Economic Alliance Angela Amir Khanian 5121 Van Nuys Blvd Ste 200 Sherman Oaks , CA 91403 (818)379-7000 www.valley.net Whole Foods Market, West Hollywood Sylvia Gonzalez 7871 Santa Monica Blvd West Hollywood, CA 90046 (323)848-4200 www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores /westhollywood Wolfgang Puck Catering Nicole Leonetti 6801 Hollywood Blvd, Suite 513 Hollywood, CA 90028 (323)491-1281 www.wolfgangpuck.com Youth Policy Institute Jodi Delaney 634 S Spring St FL 10 Los Angeles, CA 90014-3912 (213)688-2802 www.ypiusa.org

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Hollywood Chamber Welcomes New Members in March at The Argyle

The Hollywood Chamber welcomed new members in March at The Argyle. Incoming Chair Beth Marlis welcomed the following new member businesses: George Younan, The Argyle Hollywood; Ricky Shih, AFLAC; Marii Rodriguez, Asa Meza Restaurant LLC; Dave Masuku, CVS Health; Lisa MitchellSilverman, Eckankar - Los Angeles; Adam White, ECS Refining; Kim Roberts, Film Musicians Secondary Markets Fund; Kevin Koepke, Kevin Koepke; Jayson Stonne, Stonne Entertainment Group, LLC; Barbara Goodhill, The Fountain Theatre; Shon Maani, Time Warner Cable Business Class. During the mixer, the Hollywood Chamber Community Foundation gave back $7,000 in the form of grants to community organizations.

Marty Shelton presented checks to the Blank Theatre for its Annual Young Playwright’s Festival, Hollygrove for their After School Program and Streetlights towards the purchase of supplies.