january/february 2011 business connection magazine
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Feb. 2011Volume 65
No. 11
B U S I N E S S
W O O D L A N D H I L L S - TA R Z A N A C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C EConnections
Members,Welcome!Listing starts on page 7
Renewing MembersListing starts on page 11
Calendar of EventsPage 4
Committees Page 16
Chamber Report Page 2
Message from the Chairman Page 2
Warner Center Marriott
Paul Davis & Alberta Bellisario
Insurance Services
Deats Design
Hornstein Law Offices
RGEB Employee Benefits
Flash Frozen Photography, Inc.
Holiday Inn Woodland Hills
Valley Promotional Products
Westfield
California Lutheran University
State of the Art Images
New Member Breakfast Orientation
GOLD LEADERSProvidence Tarzana Medical CenterWarner Center Marriott
SILVER LEADERMotion Picture & Television Fund
BRONZE LEADERSHoliday Inn Woodland Hills/ Warner CenterWestfield Topanga and Promenade
SUPPORTER LEADERSDeats Design Flash Frozen Photography Hilton Woodland Hills Hornstein Law Offices
FRIEND LEADERSRGEB Employee BenefitsBel-Air Exteriors
California Concierge Fibrenew West gishSEIDENIamFarmers~Paul Lawler Liberty Mutual Northrop GrummanPaul Davis and Alberta Bellisario
Insurance Services
Support Our Newsletter Sponsors
Photo by Kathy Rappaport/Flash Frozen Photography
The Woodland Hills~Tarzana Chamber of Commerce New Members find all that the WHTCC offers, meet theStaff, Ambassadors, Committee Chairs at the Holiday Inn and receive their plaque and new member goodie bag.
MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN
DavidAsplund
WHTCC Chairman of the Board
It is an honor tohave the opportunityto serve you in theupcoming year asBoard Chair for theWoodland
Hills~Tarzana Chamber of Commerce for2011. I have been a member of thebusiness community in the Encino, Tarzanaand Woodland Hills sections of the valleyfor the past 17 years and appreciate thedepth and diversity of our businessconstituency. As a corporate member of theWoodland Hills~Tarzana Chamber ofCommerce, I understand the importance ofcorporate participation and service to thecommunity. I also have a deep appreciationfor the entrepreneurial spirit andcontributions of our small business ownerswhich I gained from my father who was asmall business owner most of his life.
I am pleased to represent the needs of ourbusiness community through this serviceopportunity with the WoodlandHills~Tarzana Chamber of Commerce. I amalso grateful to work for an organization,Providence Tarzana Medical Center, whichholds service to the community as a corevalue and practices it every day. I amespecially thankful to my wife, Audrey, andour family for allowing me this chance.
The Woodland Hills~Tarzana Chamber ofCommerce is the largest chamber in theSan Fernando Valley with a membership of713 businesses and has done a tremendousjob over the past three years of maintainingmembership in a poor economy. Memberscontinue to find the chamber an importantsource for outreach and marketing asevidenced by strong attendance atnetworking breakfasts (avg. 110participants), educational lunches (avg. 70participants) and mixers (avg. 140participants).
Much credit goes to Colleen Langford, 2010Board Chair. Diana Williams, ExecutiveDirector, has maintained the focus andenergy required to negotiate these un-certain financial times and has served theneeds of the business Continued page 10
By Diana Williams, Executive Director
We supported andpromoted oneanother. Members,board, and staff,together, WEMADE IT. We gotthrough 2010 andwe were successful.
Just look at the relationships, newfriends and sense of community weearned this year. It’s fun to imaginewhat we will realize in 2011!
2010 has been a great year for theWoodland Hills~Tarzana Chamber ofCommerce. It has been our opportunityto offer businesses, large and small,benefits that are unique to theirgrowth. Each of the 43 cities thatbuild our membership, gain bybuilding relationships with the largestChamber in the San Fernando Valley.
The smaller businesses find theextended sales force that we offer tothem a smart alternative to anincreased payroll. Each relationshipthey build, each listing they have inthe chamber directory and on thewebsite, each phone call that comes toour office looking for a company thatwe refer, are all part of their “free”sales team.
Showcasing that “communitymatters” is important. The largerbusinesses know that their localsupport is going to have a directimpact on the economy of ourcommunity. Their sponsorship dollarswith the chamber are used tostrengthen and support the smallbusinesses and the local community asa whole. A strong community createsstrength in business.
Your chamber staff came to workevery day with a positive attitude forour members and extended communityand accomplished some of thefollowing with your help. Here aresome of the highlights of 2010!
We joined the Woodland HillsCoalition Committee Continued page 10
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Chamber Report2 0 1 1 B O A R D O F D I R E C T O R S
DAVID ASPLUNDChairman of the BoardProvidence Tarzana Medical Center
DIANE DEATS Executive Vice Chair, Chair of OperationsDeats Design
COLLEEN LANGFORDImmediate Past Chair (2010)Co-Chair EducationHoliday Inn Woodland Hills Warner Center
ANN CARLTON-BOSEChair Government AffairsSkyline Financial
BARRY S. COHNChair AmbassadorsRGEB Employee Benefits
MITCHELL DEARMANCo-Chair BeautificationWestfield Topanga and Promenade
CATHERINE da GAMA GRI, E-Pro, WCRCorporate Secretary/Co-Chair InstallationRodeo Realty
DAVID FOXCo-Chair Financegish SEIDEN LLP
MAX HAGHIGHI, RHU CEOChair ProgramsSyndicated Insurance Agency, LLC
FRANCOIS KHOURYChair Special Events(Installation)Woodland Hills Hilton
SARAH LALOYANCo-Chair ProgramsMonarch Village Tarzana
PAUL LAWLERChair MembershipPaul Lawler Farmers Insurance
SEAN MCCARTHYCo-Chair Government/ Chair Beautificationusobituariesonline.com
TRACY MYALLCo-Chair EducationPremier America Credit Union
KATHY RAPPAPORTCo-Chair MarketingFlash Frozen Photography, Inc
DAVID N. RUBENCo-Chair OperationsRuben & Sjolander
PAUL SHIVELYCo-Chair EducationPaul Shively & Associates, Inc.
ROSE GOLDWATERHistorian, Past President 1978
C H A M B E R S T A F F
DIANA WILLIAMS, Executive Director
JEN SVEJDA Director, Business Development
FELICIA PAUST, Executive Assistant
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High quality and “personalized”ambulance services shaping
the way medical transportation is provided.
Business Networking BreakfastWednesday, February 2nd7:00am – 9:00am Sponsor: Skyline Financial Corp. Ann Carlton BoseWoodland Hills Country Club, 21150 Dumetz Rd.RSVP REQUIRED by noon on Tuesday. Walk-Ins Welcome add $5 No Jeans please at Breakfast VenueMembers $20, One Time Trial Guest Price $20.There will be assigned seating.
Business Networking LuncheonWednesday, February 16thDecember 15th, 11:30am – 1:15pmWarner Center Marriott21850 Oxnard Street.RSVP REQUIRED by noon on Tuesday. Walk-Ins Welcome add $5Members $25, One Time Trial Guest $25
Business Networking MixerWednesday, February 23rd5:30pm – 7:30pm The Studio: A Place For Balance21133 Costanso St.RSVP REQUIRED by noon on TuesdayMembers $0, One Time Trial Guest $10
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A guest or One Time Trial Guest is defined as someone who isinterested in membership in our community. It is our pleasure towelcome you to one of each event (1 breakfast, 1 lunch and 1mixer). This begins your trial membership. Your interest inmembership is very important to us. You will be recognized andwelcomed by our staff to one of each event. With respect to ourvalued members, we limit attendance to guests who are interestedin membership. More info at woodlandhillscc.net/calendar g
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Calendar of EventsBusiness Networking BreakfastWednesday, March 2nd7:00am – 9:00amSponsor: California Lutheran UniversityJeanette Villanueva-Walker Woodland Hills Country Club21150 Dumetz Rd.RSVP REQUIRED by noon on Tuesday.Walk-Ins welcome add $5No Jeans please at Breakfast Venue Members $20, One Time Trial Guest $20.There will be assigned seating.
Business Networking LuncheonWednesday, March 16th11:30am -1:15pmWarner Center Marriott21850 Oxnard Street.RSVP REQUIRED by noon on Tuesday.Walk-Ins welcome add $5Members $25, One Time Trial Guest $25
Business Networking MixerWednesday, March 23rd5:30pm – 7:30pm Address: TBARSVP REQUIRED by noon on Tuesday.Members $0, One Time Trial Guest $10
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Marsha Allen has beenhelping businessesovercome their need foroperating capital. As we allknow, bank's just are notdoing their job in helpingsmall businesses survive.With Marsha's program shecan get the money that mostcompanies need. Access toCash is her product and it issimilar to a revolving line ofcredit. No personalguarantee, No personal
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Member Spotlight Marsha Allen
Members in the News: Congratulations to WHTCC AmbassadorLeslie Kaz & other LAPD West Valley volunteers for their recognition
at the Town Hall meeting at the Topanga Station. Leslie picture herewith Chief Beck and Captain Zingo.
Photo: Jim Brammer
Your WoodlandHills~TarzanaChamber of Commerceis very involved withour community.Diana Williams, ExecutiveDirector, is active in theBeautification Coalitions forWoodland Hills and Tarzana. She chairs the tree plantingcommittee for the Woodland HillsBeautification Coalition and isheading the Business Outreachfor both Woodland Hills andTarzana communities. Notifyingthe businesses about oursidewalk cleaning efforts andopening communicationregarding their wants and needswith the addition of trees inrelation to their store fronts andsignage. The Tarzana TreePlanting is scheduled for January15th. The Woodland Hills treeplanting of 37 trees is slated forMarch 2011. The Chamber staffis also on the Councilman’sPOSSE and volunteers forcommunity cleanup. g
Woodland HillsCommunity CoalitionUpdate fromCouncilman Zine’sOfficeWoodland Hills community
leaders came together onceagain to provide updates oncontinued efforts to improvepedestrian friendliness and tobuild business relations onVentura Blvd. between De SotoAve. and Canoga Ave. Membersreached out to business ownersabout the value of keeping thearea in front of their businessesclean, preventing theproliferation of ads on poles andsidewalks, and repairing andsteam cleaning sidewalks.
Businesses expressed gratitudefor the Coalition’s efforts toremove blight on the boulevard.Also on the agenda, the highlyanticipated second phase of theboulevard tree planting, whichwill cover the boulevard betweenCanoga Ave. and Topanga CanyonBlvd. Tree-planting projectleaders are looking forprospective community volun-teers and financial sponsors tohelp with the realization of thenext phase of this improvement.For any questions or comments,please call Octaviano Rios at(818) 756-8848. g
Members Say: ”I like being a part of a
growing and dynamic businesscommunity... family really. I likehaving such warm, helpful andprofessional staff...individualsthat I am truly proud of. And Ilike the monthly breakfasts.” —Susan Hamersky
”I have many new clients,partnerships and increasedrevenue directly attributable tomy chamber membership.” —Jim Brammer
”The friendships that are built,which bring with it businessthrough leads. People spend theirmoney with people they know andtrust, especially their bigpurchases. They also refer theirfriends & clients. The Chambercreates the safe environment tofoster those relationships.”—Max Haghighi
“The feeling of community!” —Paul Shively
Your business is only as strongas the community in which youlive, work and play! JOIN NOW!...it takes less than 5 minutes! g
Photos from the Family Fair The other team needs all the help it can get!
Clay Andrewsand hischildrenenjoying theFamily Fairand debatingthe virtues ofcotton candy.
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Elaine BernE.H.B. Consulting6912 Owensmouth Ave.Canoga Park CA 91303Phone: (818)704-6804Email: [email protected]
Community BankDavid A. Rosso5550 Topanga Canyon Blvd.Ste 100, Woodland Hills CA 91367Phone: (818)466-6702 Fax: (818)466-6721www.cbank.com
We Nit PickMax Izenberg18375 Ventura Blvd. #401Tarzana CA 91356Phone: (888)324-3974www.wenitpick.com [email protected]
Mid Valley Auto CollisionRepairLinda Moghtador19355 Ventura Blvd. Tarzana CA 91356Phone: (818)996-1466 Fax: (818)[email protected]
Coastline MotorsportJesse Kline22836 Ventura Blvd.Woodland Hills CA 91364Phone: (818)222-8881www.coastlinemotorsport.net [email protected]
The Pampered Pet Hotel &SpaLenny Cohen20920 Victory Blvd.Woodland Hills CA 91367Phone: (818)340-2275 Fax: (818)340-2271www.pamperedpethotels.com [email protected]
SendOutCardsKandis Landmann1218 B Westlake Blvd.Westlake Village CA 91361Phone: (805)777-7972
www.sendoutcards.com/[email protected]
Matadors CommunityCredit UnionMarnie Nemcoff20045 Prairie StreetChatsworth CA 91311Phone: (818)993-6328 Fax: (818)993-0324www.matadors.org [email protected] can join MatadorsCommunity Credit Union(MCCU)! In business since 1963,we can help you with your person-al or business banking, from FreeChecking to low-rate Auto Loansand Mortgages. We have beenvoted Best Bank/Credit Unionthree years in a row by L.A. DailyNews readers. Become a membertoday!
Road Show ConcessionsRon NaslundPO Box 3717 Granada Hills CA 91394Phone: (626)[email protected]
Quality Choice Inc.Richard Sells5929 Nita AvenueWoodland Hills CA 91367Phone: (818)606-1813 Fax: (818)[email protected]
Team Enhancement GRPMelissa Taraneh22049 Ventura Blvd.Woodland Hills CA 91364Phone: (818)[email protected] Enhancement Group is anonprofit agency providing pro-grams for Children, youths andyoung adults ages one to onehundred in the Greater LosAngeles area. The program willform partnerships with othergroups to provide wide varietyof programs. Team
Enhancement Group's goal is tofoster a commitment to youngpeople that will promote pro-social friendships, strong inter-personal skills, and reassert asense of hope in the future. Onlythrough personal relationshipscan a sense of individual respon-sibility be re-established thatwill give youth the commitmentto follow through on path with asense of pride and accomplish-ment. For more info please visitus at www.tec4youth.org...together we can change andencourage a young persons lifeone day at a time.
Dia Vickery PhD(Theology)LAc; A Professional CorpDia Vickery18455 Burbank Blvd., Ste. 306Tarzana CA 91356Phone: (818)578-6730 Fax: (818)578-6731www.acugateway.com [email protected]
Liberty MutualAaron Bondi21300 Victory Blvd. #800Woodland Hills CA 91367Phone: (818)884-0155www.libertymutual.com/[email protected]
Pinnacle Estate PropertiesAmanda Bialack17327 Ventura Blvd. Encino CA 91316Phone: (818)933-3100www.facebook.com/[email protected]
Asaka Sushi & GrillJubbie Sukharom6020 Canoga AvenueWoodland Hills CA 91367Phone: (818)888-2234www.asakausa.com [email protected]
Sightline HealthMark Montondon21300 Erwin StreetWoodland Hills CA 91367Phone: (713)589-6879 Fax: (713)863-8308www.sightlinehealth.com
AFLACStephen Strocker19635 Valdez DriveTarzana CA 91356Phone: (818)486-7114 Fax: (818)996-3159www.aflac.com [email protected]
American Paper & PlasticsMarty Flacks10511 E Valley Blvd.El Monte CA 91731Phone: (626)[email protected]
Lodwick & CompanyKim Lodwick5850 Canoga Avenue, Suite 400Woodland Hills CA 91367Phone: (818)334-8195 Fax: (818)334-5895www.lodwickcpas.com [email protected] provide income tax compli-ance and consulting services toour clients, which range fromindividuals to start up compa-nies to large corporations. Wehave clients in a variety ofindustries, including manufac-turing, resale and professionalservices. In addition to taxservices, we provide accountingand bookkeeping services. Wepride ourselves on the level ofservice we provide, committedto meeting the needs of ourclients with the highest stan-dards of excellence and profes-sionalism.
SHM Tax Advisors, Inc.Selina Medina 5706 Corsa Avenue #200M Westlake Village CA 91362Phone: 818-707-1112 Fax: [email protected]
Welcome New Members!We encourage you to make the most of your membership by becoming involved;
join a committee, attend meetings, participate in events, let us get to know you!
The VICA calendar is on our website!
Ask Jen howto do a ribboncutting.
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State Farm InsuranceAgencyMike Yi19510 Ventura Blvd. Suite 206Tarzana CA 91356Phone: (818)342-1004 Fax: (818)[email protected]
Mehta Family HealthcareKathy Long17401 Ventura Blvd., Suite A-2Encino CA 91317Phone: (818)788-6817 Fax: (818)[email protected]
Adj. Mediation ServicesSeth Davis5525 Oakdale Ave., Ste. 155Woodland Hills CA 91364Phone: (818)222-5555 Fax: (818)225-7714www.adjmediator.com [email protected] J. Davis is a private media-tor and the sole proprietor ofADJ. Mediation Services.Primary fields of practiceinclude elder abuse,medical/legal malpractice andpersonal injury. Mr. Davis alsoserves on the Los Angeles andVentura Superior Court ADRPanels and is a Beverly HillsSmall Claims Court Mediator.
Remax Realtor / MobileNotary / Signing AgentDominique CavelierPhone: (818)269-9309 Fax: (818)[email protected]
Nothing Bundt CakesTerre Downey6524 Platt Ave.West Hills CA 91307Phone: (818)340-2253 Fax: (818)340-2259www.nothingbundtcakes.com [email protected]
Dental Plus TarzanaThomas Rennaker19534 Ventura Blvd.Tarzana CA 91356Phone: (818)881-2333www.thegreendentist.com [email protected]
AGF Media ServicesJohn Paul Brozyna14932 Delano St.Van Nuys CA 91411Phone: (818)262-8471 Fax: (818)[email protected]
Parkhill SchoolFrank Linebaugh7401 Shoup AvenueWest Hills CA 91307Phone: (818)883-3500 Fax: (818)883-1519www.parkhillschool.orgflinebaugh@parkhillschool.orgParkhill School provides highquality 3rd through 12th gradeacademic programs, extracur-ricular activities, transitionalservices, transportation forstudents with learning differ-ences, developmental disabili-ties and emotional challenges.Its mission is to help childrenwith special learning chal-lenges reach their potential byfostering academic growth ina nurturing, caring and thera-peutic environment. ParkhillSchool is associated withLeRoy Haynes Center pro-grams.
Bankcard Service CenterJoey Gutierrez20501 Ventura Blvd Ste 271Woodland Hills CA 91364Phone: (888)710-2272 Fax: (818)[email protected]
Suncoast Delights Inc.Roger D. Everett8600 International Avenue #246Canoga Park CA 91304Phone: (818)886-0080Email: [email protected]
GA Law GroupSerge Rodnunsky / TeriSplettstoesser 5525 Oakdale Ave. #130Woodland Hills CA 91364Phone: (818)888-6000 Fax: (818)888-6006Web: [email protected]
Absolute Party StorePaul Yukhtman6038 Reseda Blvd. Tarzana CA 91356Phone: (818)343-3343 Fax: (818)[email protected]
Local Miss AmericaPageantLynn Miller5842 Topanga Canyon PlaceWoodland Hills CA 91367Phone: (818)346-3646 Fax: (818)346-6766www.facebook.com/pages/Miss-San-Fernando-Valley-Scholarship-Pageant/[email protected]
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This past Saturday,Councilman attended theWoodland Hills-TarzanaChamber of Commerce Mardi
Gras event, where FrancoisKhoury of the Hilton WoodlandHills hosted the best event yetand the talented Don Sweeney
kept us entertainedas the Master ofCeremonies. Severalcommunity memberswere recognized fortheir communityservice andleadership including2010 Chair ColleenLangford of theHoliday Inn, 2011Chair David Asplund
of Providence Tarzana MedicalCenter, and 2011 JosephStaller Memorial Awardrecipient Stephen Holzer. Alsopresent were the Miller Familyincluding Jennifer, Montana,and Chandler who wererecipients of a very specialrecognition as we fondlyremembered the many years ofcountless contributions of theHonorary Mayor of WoodlandHills Michael Miller. Thank youall for a wonderful eveningand we look forward to a greatyear together. g
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Woodland Hills, CA 91364 in the French QuarterVentura County Woman Business Owner of the Year
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Martin Carman, "TheComputer Doctor,” will pro-vide you with the expertiseneeded to make your comput-er or computer system satisfyall of your needs and require-ments. From custom tutorialsthrough comprehensive hard-ware and software services,Martin’s many years of expe-rience will assist you in mak-ing the right choices you need- cost-effectively. Martin iscertified by both Microsoftand Novell. “The ComputerDoctor” makes house andoffice calls. Martin Carman,818.710.0647, www.synap-ticsystems.biz g
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Beautifying Tarzanawith More Trees
This past Saturday,Councilman Zine joined over130 volunteers at the TarzanaNeighborhood Council’s treeplanting event that waskicked off at St. JamesPresbyterian Church withfood, music, and lots ofcommunity fun. With keysupport from the TarzanaBeautification Committeeand Million Trees LA, thecommunity came together toplant many large young treeson Ventura Blvd. betweenTampa Ave. and Corbin Ave.We are excited about thisfirst tree-planting that will
encourage people to walk theBoulevard and care for ourneighborhoods. Thank youfor the great presence of Girl Scout Troop 10016 with Troop Master SheriAdelman, Boy Scout Troop464 with Troop MasterJeffrey Harwood, and theWest Valley Police Cadetsand PALS with SergeantAvila and Officer Scoggins.The trees will be watered and maintained by the LosAngeles Conservation Corpsand watched over by theneighborhood. congratulationsTarzana on a great project! g
Continued from Chairman’s Message.community well. Jen Svejda, Director of Business Development, hasbeen readily available to the businesses in our community who havereached out to increase their income opportunities. Felicia Paust,Executive Assistant, works diligently to make sure that our eventsrun well and your marketing needs are met.
Congratulations to them for an outstanding year!
Although economic prognosticators tell us that the economy willcontinue in a slow growth mode for the first half of 2011, this yearhas promise of being a turn-around year. My goal as Board Chair isto make sure that the Woodland Hills~Tarzana Chamber ofCommerce is well positioned to serve the needs of our
businesses during another recovery year and into more prosperoustimes by supporting business growth opportunities and functionsthrough strong and steady leadership. For this reason, I am veryexcited about the Board of Directors we have assembled this year.Each is highly qualified and skilled and come from diverse businessbackgrounds. They bring the commitment and experience needed totake the chamber into a more vibrant economic era.
Here is to a fantastic 2011!
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Continued from Diana Williams Chamber Report.led by Councilman Zine. We planted 27 trees and washedsidewalks on Ventura Boulevard between DeSoto andCanoga. Phase 2 will include Canoga to Topanga with 35trees and more sidewalk cleaning. Tarzana is getting 33trees on January 15th! Come on out to volunteer. JenSvejda and I celebrated our 2-year anniversary with thechamber, while Felicia celebrated her 1st. The Chamberhonored Holiday Inn Woodland Hills Warner Center withthe Small Business Award, Senior Lead Officer, Brent Ryghwith the Outstanding Public Safety Official and of course,Lois Curran Klein with the Rose Goldwater/ Westfieldaward. We opened some great wine and served sometremendous food from our member restaurants at anunforgettable night for our 4th Annual Wine Event at theAuto Gallery. The Festival in the Park made a fabulouscomeback as a true community event where the weatherpermitted all to enjoy some old fashioned family fun! Thisyear was filled with many blessings for our chambercommunity.
We are working hard to promote a vibrant sense ofcommunity! You can strengthen and help beautifyWoodland Hills and Tarzana by continuing your support ofthe Chamber of Commerce. Let's support each other andhelp our community be the Southern California model ofbusiness growth and living desirability! g
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Stephen Rischall Waddell &Reed, Inc. Ambassador ofthe Month, November
Stephen Rischall entered thefinancial services industry in 2006with a successful boutique financialplanning firm. He specialized inbusiness transition planning andexclusively helped franchise andfamily business owners. To better
serve his clients Stephen accepted an opportunity withWaddell & Reed in 2009 to establish an independentfinancial planning and investment management practice.
Stephen graduated cum laude with a degree in Financefrom the College of Business and Economics at CSUN. Hereceived a special honors commendation award for hisactive participation and management of the CSUN StudentInvestment Portfolio. Stephen also graduated with honorsfrom Moorpark College where his studies focused onManagement Strategies and Business Administration.
Stephen lives an active lifestyle in the San FernandoValley. He is the State Director for the San Fernando ValleyJaycees and an ambassador with the Woodland Hills ~Tarzana Chamber of Commerce. He enjoys snowboarding,mountain biking, wakeboarding, automobile racing,basketball, golf, scuba diving and hiking.
Stephen E. Rischall, Financial Advisor, Waddell & ReedInc. (818) 712-9055 x112 - www.rischall.wrfa.com g
Renewing Members19 7 3Beaver's Den Antiques, Inc.Barbara Beaver - Cavaleriwww.beaversdenantiques.com
19 7 8Westfield Topanga andPromenadeErick Klafterwww.westfield.com19 8 8Hilton Woodland HillsFrançois Khourywww.woodlandhills.hilton.com19 91Bernards Office FurnitureInc.Frank R. Bernardwww.bernardsfurniture.com19 9 3LCK EnterprisesLois Curran-Klein19 9 6Providence TarzanaMedical CenterDavid Asplundhttp://www.providence.org/tarzana2 0 01Hornstein Law OfficesSteve Hornsteinwww.HornsteinLawOffices.com
Money Mailer of Agoura,Calabasas & WoodlandHillsBrian Whitewww.moneymailer.com2 0 0 2Tarzana InnSilvia Eckwww.tarzanainn.com2 0 0 4Affirmative ColorAndrew Grahamwww.affirmativecolor.com2 0 0 5Valley Women's CenterLulu Kamatoywww.valleywomenscenter.com
2 0 0 6Jay A. Saltzman InsuranceServicesJay A. Saltzmanwww.jayinsure.com
Barbara Allen EnrolledAgentBarbara Allen
2 0 0 7Striving Artists/CustomPicture FramingBoris Smorodinskywww.strivingartists.com
Deadicated PestEliminatorsJohn D. Coulbournwww.deadicatedpest.com2 0 0 8Sushi Ichiban KanHirosuke Nagahatawww.sushiichiban-kan.com2 0 0 9Paul Davis & AlbertaBellisario InsuranceServicesPaul Daviswww.pdinsure.com
P&G BeautyMichelle Annunziatawww.pg.com
The Enclave at WarnerCenter ApartmentsVictoria Arendtwww.enclavewarnerceter.com
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The Chamber is actively seeking ways to improve our community and, in so doing, we would like to invite you to consider LEADER LEVEL support.
THE WOODLAND HILLS~TARZANA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE is experiencing phenomenalgrowth! We offer businesses, large and small, benefits that are unique to their growth.Larger businesses are able to showcase that “community matters” through specialsponsorships to the Chamber. Small businesses gain by beautification and increasingdesirability to promote our community. We welcome you to become members and to be apart of the successful growth of Woodland Hills~Tarzana Chamber of Commerce!
Why you want an Exclusive LEADER LEVEL:• Your logo will be placed on our LEADER Banner which is displayed at each WHTCC event.
• You have a great platform to be recognized with the largest Chamber in the SanFernando Valley. You will meet people, including civic leaders, not only in our communitybut well beyond.
• You maximize public relations and marketing opportunities to improve and increasemembers' visibility with the Chamber’s sphere of influence.
• One stop shopping.Your membership is paid and you choose where the remaining fundsare allocated. 01/01/2011-12/31/2011
• Your LEADER LEVEL Support membership is tax deductible. We are a nonprofit 501(C) 6.
• Our many high profile programs and events are well attended and community recognized.
• To showcase your community support through media marketing on our website and thetemplate e-mails recognizing your support.
• We are in a strong position for governmental advocacy that supports our members,businesses and our community. You are automatically a member of the United Chambersof Commerce with your WHTCC membership.
We are working hard to promote a vibrant sense of community! You can strengthen andhelp beautify Woodland Hills and Tarzana by supporting the Chamber of Commerce.
Your contribution enables us to continue accomplishing great results.
• Unite Community and Business.• Strengthen our local large and small businesses.• Work with Public Service Organizations to ensure public safety and quality of life issues.• Advocate legislative issues that affect local business environments in our community.• Community betterment and beautification to increase desirability where you and youremployees live, work and play.
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Shop LACouncilman Zine joinedMayor Villaraigosa andWestfield CEO Peter Lowy tolaunch the “Shop LA”Holiday Shopping Season atthe Westfield Topangashopping center onWednesday, November 24th.The idea behind Shop LA issimple: If we do our shoppingclose to home (andspecifically within the citylimits of Los Angeles), we not
only support our localbusinesses, we support ourcity, neighborhoods, andourselves. You can supportlocal businesses, help themcreate and retain jobs, andsupport City services just byshopping within the City ofL.A. Every $10 in sales taxesputs $1 directly to the GeneralFund, which pays for all ofour core City services. ShopLA to boost our localeconomy! Visitwww.shoplacity.com for moreinformation. g
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JEN SVEJDAWHTCC
Director, BusinessDevelopment
Start with your Woodland Hills Directory
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Rodger Sterling, Friend andMentor
“We make a living bywhat we get, but we makea life by what we give.”With those words byWinston Churchill, onehis favorite heroes, weremember RodgerSterling and what he gave
to the Chamber. As we kick off 2011 with the inauguralissue of the newsletter, we remember that this was his ideaand contribution. When Rodger was a Chamber boardmember he argued for and won the case that the Chamberneeded to communicate more with its members, and thusdesigned and implemented the newsletter. Rodger, whodied in 2009, was an ardent and vocal board member. Hewas active in Woodland Hills Chamber for years, and hadbeen president of the Calabasas Chamber twice. We misshis enthusiasm, his volunteerism and his unflagging senseof humor. As Churchill also famously said, “A joke is avery serious thing.” g
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We honored Senior Lead Officer Sean Dinsewith Outstanding Public Official.
A huge crowd came out to the Asaka Sushi &Grill ribbon cutting/mixer in support of JubbieSukharom who now replies upon being askedwhat time is it “It's ASAKA time!”
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Ernie Lister, JewelerDecember Ambassador of the Month
After thirty five years in thejewelry business I now specializein creating custom designedjewelry, and supplying all gradesof diamonds and colored stonesfor engagement rings and otherjewelry.
I am able to meet my customers in their homes oroffices day or night, weekdays or weekends.
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A Message from the2010 Outgoing~ChairColleen Langford
It has been apleasure andan honor to
serve as the2009-2010Chairman of theBoard for theWoodlandHills~TarzanaChamber of
Commerce. The Directors of the Boardwere professional, dedicated and adelight to work with. The Staffmembers who served with me, DianaWilliams, the Executive Director;Jennifer Svejda, our Director ofBusiness Development; and FeliciaPaust as Executive Assistant allworked with tireless dedication toserve the Chamber and its members.The three of them were an invaluablesource of support for me.
Our Board’s many successes can bedirectly credited to the Directors whogave their unending support in theevents that connected our communityand promoted local businesses. Ourmany accomplishments include theInstallation Gala, The GolfTournament, where we teamed up withLeukemia Lymphoma Society, the 4thAnnual Wine Festival and the 10thAnnual Family Festival in the Park.There were so many amazing eventsthis year that allowed our members toshowcase their services. All of theseevents were a great success this yearwith the hard work and dedication ofthe staff and committees and with allof the members of the Chamber andcommunity partaking in them.
As the Chairman of the Board, it wasmy desire to help business in ourcommunity survive this economic
time. The Woodland Hills~TarzanaChamber of Commerce has such anamazing ambassador program. It is asthough we had our own cheering squadfor every event down to each and everyribbon cutting. The WoodlandHills~Tarzana Chamber ofCommerce’s Ambassadors surpassedall of my expectations with promotingour community and the businessmembers.
In 2010 we were faced with manycontroversial events and opposingviews as well as having to say a finalgoodbye to some of our outstandingcommunity members such as: OurHonorary Mayor Mr. Michael Miller,who served in our community for over15 years. Mr. Lee Barry also left usthis year. He served in our prestigiousAmbassador Program. These are just toname a few. The Board of Directorsand the Staff Members rose to eachoccasion, serving with dignity andrespect for one another.
I want to thank all of my friends,colleagues, and especially my familyfor all of the love and support this year.My three children were at many of theevents (whether they wanted to be ornot). Congratulations to Baby Mel whowas consistently the youngest attendeeat these events. My loving husband hasbeen nothing but supportive andalways filled with encouragement. Myfamily is my core that gives me thestrength and determination to then giveto others. Thank you to my extendedfamily at the Holiday Inn for pickingup the slack when needed and allowingme to fulfill my commitmentsuccessfully at the WoodlandHills~Tarzana Chamber of Commerce.They did all of this with little whiningand crying!
Thank you for this opportunity. It hasbeen my pleasure.
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New Study Shows Boys & GirlsClub of The West ValleyMakes Major Impact
A major new study conducted for the Boys& Girls Club of the West Valley by CaliforniaLutheran University, shows that the Club hasa major positive impact on the Valley byimproving Club members’ grades, health,and social skills; providing a safeenvironment; and delivering importantbenefits to local families.
The West Valley Club’s research was partof a larger study, conducted for the LosAngeles Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs by
CLU’s Damooei Global Research. The just-released comprehensive study demonstratedthat for every $1 invested by the Clubs, thecommunity receives $16.42 worth of positiveeconomic impact.
“As a not-for-profit health plan, BlueShield of California is proud to support theBoys & Girls Club of the West Valley,” saidRonda Wilkin, Manager, CorporateCommunity Relations. “The economic impactshown in this report demonstrates the valueand importance of our continued investmentin our community’s youth.”
To download a PDF of the completesurvey, visit the Boys & Girls Club of the WestValley website at www.wvbgc.org.
The Boys & Girls Club of the West Valleywas founded in 1992 as a response to thelocal need for safe, healthy, productiveactivities for youth during non-school hours.There are more than 2,800 members of theClub, and more than 550 youngsters takepart in its programs each day at its mainsite and at Blythe, Reseda and Topeka DriveElementary Schools; Canoga Park HighSchool; and Tierra del Sol.
The Boys & Girls Club of the West Valleyis located at 7245 Remmet Ave., Old TownCenter, Canoga Park, CA 91303. Telephone:818-610-1054. Website: www.wvbgc.org. g
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Ask Jen: JEN SVEJDADirector, Business Development. 1.818.347.4737
Corbin Gentle Dental Ribbon Cutting!Corbin Gentle Dentalis a family owned and operated business offering cosmetic
dentistry & orthodontics.
Santa Monica Mountains Cyclery Owner,David Kooi, is passionate about bikes &gives customers the local bike shopexperience they deserve!
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Business Machine Center's 40th Anniversary in business &the Chamber community! Owner Ray Wargnier states, "I havebeen in the office machine repair industry since 1976, when Istarted work for IBM. Trained by IBM to work on typewriters,dictation machines, and copiers, their training also taught ushow to think on the fly. I have been trained to work onnumerous products from Laptops, Desktop PC's, laserprinters, as well as inkjet printers, fax machines, typewritersand more. I have repaired well over 30,000 machines in mycareer and, as our recent move has shown, preferred to remainin the Woodland Hills area. After being in the same location forover 39 years, we have moved our business to our larger andmore modern facility at 22136 Clarendon Street, Unit 1, in
Woodland Hills. This is situated right across the street from the west end of the Woodland Hills post office (asyou would exit the drive through mail drop box). I look forward to talking to you and hope I can assist youinany of your office machine needs." Congratulations, Ray! We wish you 40 more years of successful business.
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Web site banner, 3 months. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $250
Email blast the whole membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125
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Check the Chamber website to find an event to attend this week.
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RIBBON CUTTING
Welcome new business, SightLineHealth, committed to bringingadvanced treatment options topatients fighting medicalconditions. Ribbon cutting attendees had apleasant surprise when EddieMoney showed up and gave astellar performance!
Los Angeles City Councilwoman Jan Perry attended theWoodland Hills-Tarzana Government Affairs Council meeting tochampion Proposition O, which would create new taxes on oil.Ted Green presented the opposing view in a spirited but goodnatured session. Thanks to both for coming out. Your WHTCCGovernment Affairs Committee voted to oppose the measure,considering it to be anti-business and anti-job. GovernmentAffairs Committee meets the last Thursday of the Month! 12 noon. Confirm location with Chamber Office. g
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C O M M I T T E E SOne of the most effective ways to leverage your Chamber membership
and raise your profile is to become active on a committee.
Your Government Affairs CommitteeMeets the Last Thursday of the Month
Noon. Call for location.
ProgramsMax Haghighi
818 332-1566 ext [email protected]
BeautificationSean McCarthy818 389-1876
MembershipPaul Lawler
EducationColleen Langford
Marketing/PRKathy Rappaport818 888-2280
AmbassadorBarry Cohn
Government AffairsAnn Carlton Bose
Special Events Committee ChairFrançois Khoury818 595-1000
Call the office to be an eventsponsor.
1.818.347.4737