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Happy 2013 to all!—A year in review brings forththoughts of losses and gains;a feeling of natural dualities,but in business, we lookahead. Today’s recent datashow that single family homesales are up, unemployment is

down, energy prices have eased, and the household debt burden,which allows people to spend more to help boost the economy, hita 29 year low. So this January 2013 issue is about Business Growth, and Torrance has once again proven to be the perfect medium forbusiness success; Torrance remains a land of opportunity to growand succeed, backed by a Chamber that supports its members andoffers the necessary tools and networking opportunities foradvancement.

Like so many other businesses, at Green Ink Marketing, we wereblessed with growth and gains in 2012, but the year ahead bringschanges. This January 2013 issue of Torrance Magazine will bethe last for this publication. 2013 comes with a new direction andfocus for the Chamber, its publications, and how it will communi-cate with its membership. We look forward to new developments.

Publishing Torrance Magazine has been an incredible opportunity,one which gave us first hand access to the pulse of Torrancethrough articles and news briefs as well as events and stories from fellow Chamber members, our local government, and the greatpeople within our community. Our advertisers made the publicationpossible through their financial support and their belief in ourChamber and its members. We are very grateful to all of you forgiving us an opportunity to be part of your business growth.

Happy 2013 to all Torrance Chamber Members, wishing youhealth and every success for your business.

Sue Moylan and Pat Sandt, Co-Publishers, Torrance Magazine

General Information/Marketing Services: Sue Moylan, at

[email protected] or 310.539.2235

TACC Contact: [email protected] or 310.540.5858

The Torrance Magazine focuses on business stories, events, and who’s who profiles

that are of interest to Torrance Chamber of Commerce members and others doing

business in the South Bay area. The editorial is positive, information-packed, exclusive

news: a diverse mix of feature stories on Torrance and South Bay movers and shakers,

businesses, events, local industries, government and business economic development

strategies and outlooks.

In this Issue

Our Notes:

2 TO RRA NCE M AG A Z I N E I JA N UA RY 2013

Sue Moylan and Pat Sandt,

Green Ink Marketing

DEPARTMENTSNotes from the Publishers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Chairman’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3TACC Board of Directors & Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Chamber Exec’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

GROWING BUSINESSA Customized Approach to Healthcare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6A Key Indicator of Business Growth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Helping Businesses Grow in the South Bay . . . . . . . . . . . 8Businesses Growth Strengthens Community . . . . . . . . . 10Solar Power and Conscientious Growth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Carol Kulencavich Joins PDM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Tips for Transitioning Careers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13New Torrance Memorial Specialty Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Is Your Net Working? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Real Estate Strategy Helps

Growing Companies to Succeed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16A Sensible Balance Between

Fiscal & Environmental Responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Education & Growth to Better

Serve the Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 & 20The SBEC — Where Innovation, Technology, Business

and Investment Come Together. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 & 20Torrance Welcomes Animal Plaza USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Green Hills Memorial Park Expands to Serve the Needs

of the South Bay’s Diverse Population . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

FROM THE CIT Y OF TORRANCEBusiness Resources & Tools for the New Year . . . . . . . . 22A New Year Chimes in with Growth

for the Music Industry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

FROM TORRANCE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICTEducating the Next Generation of Leaders . . . . . . . . . . . 23

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS POLICYFrom Elections Come Relationships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

FROM THE SOUTH BAY3 Good Reasons to Prepare for Cooler Weather . . . . . . . 25

CHAMBER HIGHLIGHTSChamber and TUSD to Partner with New Venture . . . . . 26Convaid Adopts LAUNCH Pre-School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Ambassador Spotlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Thank You Moylan and Sandt! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

CHAMBER EVENTSCongressman Waxman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Women in Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

RIBBON CUTTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-31

UPCOMING EVENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

NEWS BRIEFSConvaid Creates New Program for the Community . . . . 32TMMC 29th Annual Holiday Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33PLCOM Sellabration Gala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34William H. Hannon Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Fong & Associates, CPAs Expands

to Better Serve the South Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Rotary Club of Del Amo Honors Music Students . . . . . . . 35

CHAMBER BENEFITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36


A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

TO RRA NCE M AG A Z I N E I JA N UA RY 2013 3

Then, Now, and in the Future: Success Requires A Set Course

Greetings and Happy New Year! Each new year allows ustime to reflect on the highlights from the past year. This year is no different from any other. Our chamber saw manysuccessful events, from our Annual JBA/TACC Grand Mixer,this year aboard the USS Iowa, to our State of the Region, featuring Congresswoman Janice Hahn. We witnessed theCity of Torrance turn 100, along with watching yet anotherelection cycle come and go.

But looking forward there is great excitement in store forour chamber. One of the perks being Chairman of the Boardis coming up with a theme for my term. The theme for myyear as chairman is “Setting Course for Business Success,”and this time of year complements my overalldirection for the chamber.

One aspect from the vision of mytheme is through our advocacy. InJuly 2012, the chamber made itsfirst steps in improving its advoca-cy for the membership. With thehiring of its first GovernmentalAffairs Coordinator, the chamber’svoice now has representation that willhelp bridge the offices of business withthe halls of government. In this shortamount time, we have seen an increase in atten-dance at our monthly Government Affairs Policy (GAP) meet-ings and a greater involvement between our members andgovernment officials.

GAP is a group of business leaders looking to promote andadvocate for strong business practices. Our policy platform,through the involvement and inclusion from representativesof all industries, embodies the business priorities our cham-ber will be promoting through the course of the year. It is ourgoal to represent all business in and around Torrance to help sustain a strong business climate and to promote thosepolicies that will help strengthen it.

I believe relationship build-ing is a vital step in business.One way GAP sponsored thiscourse of action for the mem-bership is through their Meet ‘nGreet event with the FieldRepresentatives from theoffices of our elected officials.This allowed business leadersto interact with the representatives they will be working withover the course of the next legislative year. From Federal andState levels down to our local government, GAP has connect-

ed and conducted work with all representatives.We are working hard to gain the respect

from all levels of government in orderto rightfully voice our concerns for

a stronger economy.

We are proud to have therespect from the City ofTorrance. From Mayor FrankScotto to the members of the

City Council, we applaud eachfor working with us in building

and promoting a stronger businessfoundation to work from. The recent 6-0

City Council vote to bring the TACC-supportedRock & Brews Restaurant to Torrance, shows the weightedvalue both the city and the chamber have for each other. Thischamber is proud to stand by any business that supports thiscommunity and economy through healthy business practices.

As you can see, we are “Setting Course for Business Success”and look for higher returns through your involvement. I amvery fortunate to serve as Chairman of the Board. Your Boardis working hard each and every day to set that course foryour business success. Please let any of us know what wecan do to better serve you and your business needs.

AARON AALCIDES2012-2013 TACC

Chairman of the Board

In July 2012, the chamber made its first steps in improving its advocacyfor the membership. With the hiring of its first Governmental AffairsCoordinator, the chamber’s voice now has representation that will helpbridge the offices of business with the halls of government.


TACC Board of Directors and Staff About Torrance Magazine2012-2013 Executive Board of Directors

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARDAaron AalcidesAalcides Enterprises

CHAIR ELECTSherry KramerContinental Development Corporation

IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Tara O’BrienKaiser Permanente

VICE CHAIR OF FINANCE Cathy TowersBank of Manhattan, NA

VICE CHAIR OF GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS Charles Gale Jr.Metropolitan Water District of Southern California

VICE CHAIR OF INTERNAL OPERATIONSLinda AmatoDoubleTree by Hilton Torrance - South Bay

VICE CHAIR OF REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTPablo BorgninoExxon Mobil Corporation

VICE CHAIR OF MEMBERSHIPDan ThomasTelePacific Communications

VICE CHAIR OF COMMUNITY RELATIONSAND PUBLICITYHeidi CunninghamKelly Services

VICE CHAIR OF FOUNDATION and LEADERSHIP TORRANCE Mark WaronekEk & Ek

GENERAL COUNSELKarl SchmidtParker, Milliken, Clark, O’Hara & Samuelian

2012 – 2013 Board of Directors

Joe AhnNorthrop Grumman Aerospace Systems

Karin BakerAmerican Honda Motor Co., Inc.

Laurie Latham BrandtRed Car Brewery & Restaurant

Chris BraunConvaid Products

Carla DelgadoSouth Bay Yellow Cab

Liz DunneProvidence Little Company of MaryMedical Center, Torrance

Carmen FreelandDaily Breeze

Judy GibsonStrategic Technology Sources, Inc.

Peter IssaCapitalSource Bank

Robert KathermanKatherman Co.Water Replenishment District of So. California

Craig LeachTorrance Memorial Medical Center

Marcella LowSouthern California Gas Company

Ellenmary MichelPelican Products, Inc.

Sue MoylanCrest Marketing, Inc.

Shirley PeAll Yellow Cab

Pam RyanTorrance Marriott

Pat SandtGreen Ink Marketing

Joshua ThomasSouth Bay Equity Lending

Tracy UnderwoodToyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.

TACC Staff

Donna DuperronPresident and CEO

Maria ApplegateMarketing Coordinator

Kelly HernandezMembership Coordinator

Shatera LunaProjects Coordinator

Brian RosarioGovernment Affairs Coordinator

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C H A M B E R E X E C ’ S M E S S A G E


Happy New Year! — Another Chamberyear is well underway and the Chamberstaff and many volunteers are making ita successful one.

Talented and successful people areattracted to the Chamber because it hasa reputation for getting things done.The Torrance Area Chamber ofCommerce thrives as a result of thestrong support of our members and thestrong partnerships with the City ofTorrance, local institutions and our busi-ness members. The Torrance AreaChamber of Commerce collaborates withour fellow Chambers and business advo-cacy organizations throughout theregion, state and nation on a wide rangeof issues and initiative. We also main-tain very strong relationships with elect-ed officials at the local, state and feder-al levels.

The Government Affairs Policy (GAP)committee continues to engage policy-makers and to aid in the formulationand review of proposed legislation andregulations. By explaining to leaders atCity Hall, in Sacramento andWashington D.C. how laws and regula-tions can be created so that they’remore conducive to job creation and pri-vate investment, GAP works to influencepolicy at all levels.

One of the Platforms of our LegislativePolicy is Education and WorkforceReadiness. Education has long been apriority with the Torrance Area Chamberof Commerce. For over 25 years, theChamber’s ‘business-education partner-ships’ have been role models for cham-bers throughout the Western region.Commitment to the public educationsystem within the Torrance area has

always meant a quality workforce, aneducation system that drew more busi-ness translating into a more vibrant eco-nomic environment.

The Adopt-A-School program invitesbusinesses to become formal adoptersof individual schools in the TorranceUnified School District, the mentor program encourages business membersto become one-on-one mentors to students at a local high school and theState Department of Education providesour members with an update on ourschools by Superintendent GeorgeMannon.

Like all organizational programs, eachof the above has undergone changes tomeet the needs of the student today. InOctober, the Chamber convened a selec-tion of individuals from business andeducation to meet collectively and opena dialogue pertaining to workforcereadiness.

As a result of this meeting, theChamber will host in partnership withTUSD, a “Principal for a Day” event onMarch 27th. Principal for a Day (PFAD)programs have a long track record ofsuccess in many school districts.Inviting corporate leaders to shadow aprincipal for a day is a concept designedto help participants understand therewards and rigors of the Principalship.PFAD programs have resulted in appreci-ation and respect for schools, teachers,and principals, and they have built last-ing public relations benefits.

Education is everyone’s business. TheTorrance Chamber will continue to seekto enhance the educational experiencein meaningful, relevant and pragmaticways now and in the future.

DONNA DUPERRONPresident and CEO

Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce

To maximize your exposure in the community, or, to request more information, call theChamber at (310) 540-5858. We will meet with you to create a customized plan to helpyour business train for success. We want you to succeed and we are able to provide the tools to help you do just that!

AmbassadorsMentoring new chamber members

Marianne Brooks [email protected]

Mark Applegate [email protected]

GAPGovernment Affairs Policy Group

Charles Gale Jr. - [email protected]

Green Torrance CommitteePat Sandt - [email protected]

HR ProfessionalsHuman Resources Professionals of Torrance

Kathleen Taylor -

[email protected]

Networking at NoonOur most popular networking lunches

TACC - [email protected]

PROFSProfessional Roundtable

of Financial Services

Angela Sayers-

[email protected]

Tech ProsTechnology Professionals of Torrance

Dan Thomas - [email protected]

CONTACT INFORMAT ION

Education has long been a priority with theTorrance Area Chamber of Commerce. For over25 years, the Chamber’s ‘business-educationpartnerships’ have been role models for chambers throughout the Western region.



G R O W I N G B U S I N E S S

Are ALL of the ingredients in your medicines right or necessary for you?Would customization of ingredients/quantities be more beneficial? Are theresome natural approaches that wouldsuit you better?

These questions can be answered at The Remedy Pharm.

If you’re looking for a full-serviceneighborhood pharmacy, look no farther than the Remedy Pharm, conveniently located in south Torranceon Hawthorne Boulevard. Their focus ison the individual’s needs, from custom compounding pre-scriptions to health education and nutritional services. Theyspecialize in offering products and services to help peoplelive a healthy, pure, and organic lifestyle.

The first time you step inside the Remedy Pharm you cantell it’s no ordinary pharmacy. The space is large and friendly,with a reading room right in the front of the store inviting you

to browse through a large collection ofbooks and articles or watch educationalvideos on a variety of topics for thehealth-conscious visitor. There’s also acomputer with a large reference for visi-tors to review natural remedies as alter-natives to pharmaceuticals.

Even the store itself lives up to thepromise of eco-friendly and natural. Aplaque near the front of the store proud-ly describes the design philosophy ofthe store, which was to create a sooth-ing, relaxing space using as much natu-ral sustainable or recycled building prod-

ucts as possible, including use of linoleum made from naturalraw materials and cabinets using wheat board made frompost-harvest straw waste.

Owner Nick Bhakta explains, “If you truly want to live anatural, healthy lifestyle, it makes sense to immerse yourselfin a natural soothing environment. That’s what I wanted tocreate for our customers here at the Remedy Pharm.”

This philosophy extends to the rest of the store as well. They offer a largeassortment of natural and organic products, including skin and body care,make-up, household cleaners, and bathproducts.

Not surprisingly, the Remedy Pharm alsooffers a wide array of professional qualitynutritional supplements. You can find sup-plements from many prominent compa-nies, but also natural and organic optionsthat are hard to find elsewhere. Best of all,you can consult with a pharmacist or nutri-tionist for advice on what to choose.

Because the Remedy Pharm is focusedon the individual, they offer a surprisingnumber of services in the store, includingfacials using all-organic products, chairmassage, and natural pain management.

The Remedy Pharm is located at 23811Hawthorne Blvd in Torrance, just south of Torrance Memorial and Little Companyof Mary hospitals. They can be reachedby phone at (310) 375-0655.

For more information and events, visit www.TheRemedyPharm.com.

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Are we at the bottom of a growth curve,or on the way up? Are we at the peak,and ready for a downturn? Are we in themiddle of transition “with a capital T,”where the word of the day is “change?”

A key indicator – accounting services!

When entrepreneurs are forming newventures, when businesses are growing,they seek advice on ownership struc-tures, filing requirements, tax issues andstrategic planning. They turn to trustedadvisors, their CPAs.

Downturns in business cycles alwaysgenerate accounting service activity,bankruptcy and restructuring work,analysis of cost-cutting opportunitiesand creative strategies, and this cyclewas no different.

SUB STANT IAL TURNOVER IN SMALL BUSINESS OWNER SHIP IS DEFINITELYON THE UP-SWING

Many small business owners are decid-ing to sell in uncertain economic times and an ever-changing tax environment,or, just because the price is right. Manynew entrepreneurs are stepping in topurchase and expand existing business-es. We are seeing a recirculation ofinvestment capital from those who have

monetized one business and are nowparlaying the proceeds into another.

How does a small, boutique accountingfirm respond to these needs, in this environment? We’ve learned from experience that:

• Many small business owners focus most of their time on operating their businesses and not on monitoring and reporting.

• Most successful business owners/ managers take the time to implement sound internal controls and accounting processes.

• A good accountant is really a partner in a business’ success.

• A good accounting firm will assist in determining how a business can deploy the fruits of success for future growth, and prepare for bringing in outside capital.

One of the major factors inhibitinggrowth of small business in 2012was the uncertainty over the effectsof tax legislation. Recent develop-ments provide some relief:

New Tax Provisions Extended through 2013:

Code Sec. 179 Expensing – Dollar limits set at $500,000 with a$2,000,000 investment limit, retro-actively for 2012 as well, where itwould have been $125,000 with a$500,000 investment limit.

Bonus Depreciation –Extends 50%bonus depreciation through 2013for “first use” property.

Research Tax Credit – Extends credits for qualified research expenditures.

Work Opportunity Tax Credit –Credits for small businessesemploying targeted groups ofemployees.

Qualified Small Business Stock –100% exclusion for capital gains on sale of qualified “Angel” investments.

Most small businesses utilize some, if not all, of these provisions.Contact your CPA for further information on other aspects of theAct and how you might plan foranticipated legislation surroundingsequestration and the debt ceilingnegotiations.

New Developments Under theAmerican Taxpayer Relief ActAffecting Small Businesses

FONG & ASSOCIATES, CPAs is a team of

professionals who have provided accounting

services in the South Bay and Los Angeles

area business and entrepreneurial community

for decades. In 2012, we assisted multiple

clients through that phase of “transition

with a capital T,” and we’re proud that we

helped many more start a new enterprise.

Let us know if you’re ready for us to

help you!

FONG & A S SOCIATE S, CPA’s

A Key Indicator of Business Growth — Accounting ServicesWHERE ARE WE IN THE BUSINESS C YCLE?



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G R E E N I N K M A RKE T I NG

Helping Businesses Grow in the South BayHow many businesses have “marketing”as one of their strategic goals or do theyallocate a marketing budget to help reachtheir growth and revenue goals? In 2013more than ever, marketing has become a critical success factor.

As many of you know, marketing takesmany forms and utilizes many communica-tion vehicles. Many businesses think thatany marketing is too expensive and simplyhope that their excellent product or servicewill be recognized so that business will soon follow. Sad to say, only a handful ofsuccessful businesses can claim that tacticfor their success.

To start, there are critical components to marketing that arenot high cost items but have huge returns for your business.

MARKETING YOU

• Many of you are the owners of your business, so YOU are the critical key to your business’ success

• Perception plays a huge role; not only do you have to live and breathe integrity, knowledge, and skill, but this image needs to be constantly reinforced in every client engagement and networking event

• To grow and maintain a successful business, you and your staff need to incorporate into your business culture, the following behaviors:

Listen to your customers’ needs

Follow-up: do what you said you would do

Honor your contracts and commitments

Keep communicating to your customers while doing their job, especially during rough patches

Guarantee your work; if something goes wrong, work with your clients on how to best handle the situation–don’t ignore them

• If you can, be involved in community projects. This is a great relationship building opportunity and speaks volumeson your commitment to your community.

BRANDING

Branding is not just about your logo or theproducts or the services you provide. Yourbrand is the entire experience your clients get when they are doing business with you.In these tough times, when potential or current customers can do their comparisonshopping so easily online, they are expectingmore while paying less. Ensure you offer aspecial benefit and value, and reinforce this

in all your marketing and public relations efforts. The goal isto build a loyal customer base, based on authentic value, and turn them into raving fans! More business is then likelyto follow.

Your brand involves not only the services you provide butincludes how well you keep up with and meet your customers’needs. More than ever, you need to pay attention to what isgoing on around you so you can capitalize on trends and nichemarkets.

The good news, there is a wide variety of marketingresources and tools (from traditional to social media) to helpyou grow your business, communicate with your customers,and promote your value!

WISHING YOU ALLMUCH SUCCESS IN 2013!

Green Ink Marketing is a full-service marketing agency that provide strategies and marketing tools to help businesses grow.

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W hen in 2008, Torrance Magazine, a product

of the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce

(TACC), was about to lose its publisher of 30 years,

Green Ink Marketing jumped at the opportunity to

keep it alive with the intent of developing it into a

strong voice for TACC’s members. For the past four

years, we have truly enjoyed working with each and

every one of you. This January issue of Torrance

Magazine, however, will be its last, as the Chamber

will be analyzing new strategic directions and focus

for their publications.

We want to take this opportunity to thank all of

you for your great participation. We owe the success

of the magazine to all who showed their support by

submitting articles or news briefs, as well as sustain-

ing the production of Torrance Magazine through

advertising. Thank you for working with us to make

it possible for every business to have an opportunity

at visibility; and we look forward now to new oppor-

tunities brought about by TACC.

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Wishing you a successful 2013!

—Pat Sandt and Sue Moylan

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As the manager of the ExxonMobil TorranceRefinery, which has been operating inTorrance for over 80 years, I’m proud thatwe’re one of Torrance’s earliest business citizens. Our operations have grown whilethe city evolved into what it is today – a thriving home for diverse industries and a center for business development in thestate.

We believe the refinery’s primary role – and most important benefit to the community – is to safely provide reliable and affordable supplies of energy,and to do so in an economically, environ-mentally and socially responsible manner. The refinery produces approximately 10 percent of the gasoline refined in California, whichmakes us a contributor to the region’s economic well-being in a variety of ways.

Our industry has a proven record of help-ing to drive business growth. Results of a study conducted by Purvin & Gertz, Inc.showed that in 2009, through a multiplier effect,every one direct refinery job created leads to nine others in California. The petroleum industry provided California atotal of 333,000 direct and indirect jobs – 1.6 percent of totalCalifornia workforce – and approximately $5.7 billion in revenue that year through taxes and fees.

It is ExxonMobil’s mission to contribute to the social and economic development of the communities in which we oper-ate. Our refinery provides significant benefits to the localeconomy, providing jobs, which supports growth in other

industries; community contributions, especially in education;and taxes paid. Many contractors we hire are Torrance-basedcompanies, and they provide support services to our facility.These companies and their employees provide a significantflow of additional revenue into the surrounding area.

Beyond jobs and revenues, our business helps to improveeducation. Our company believes that education is the key toprogress, development and economic growth. That is why we

focus on promoting STEM (science, technology, engi-neering and math) education in our schools to

help prepare our students to be competitivein our increasingly high-tech world. We

hope this will result in a stronger futureworkforce and community contributors.

With the new year upon us, I lookforward to continuing our refinery’shistory of investing in the Torrance community. You can be assured that

our team remains dedicated to safeand reliable operations. Also, I have the

privilege of serving as the Torrance AreaChamber

of Commerce’s Vice President of EconomicDevelopment Committee to help businesses to

strengthen our local community. Together with the City andthe Chamber, we’ll support efforts to attract, sustain, and nur-ture business in Torrance.

—By Pablo Borgnino, ExxonMobil Torrance Refinery Manager

For more information about ExxonMobil Torrance Refineryvisit www.torrancerefinery.com and for Exxon MobilCorporation visit www.exxonmobil.com.

E X XON MOB I L TO RRA NCE R E F I N E RY

Business Growth Strengthens Community

PABLO BORGNINOExxonMobil Torrance

Refinery Manager

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There’s a huge push to go green, butwhat does this really mean? This ideaencompasses many different aspectsand ultimately boils down to reducingthe impact of our individual lifestylesand businesses on the world around us.We’ve become more conscious aboutthe goods we purchase, improving ener-gy efficiency and reducing trash produc-tion. Yet no matter how much we con-serve and recycle, we’re still getting ourelectricity from power plants burningfossil fuels. Solar power is one of thevery few ways to change this while sav-ing you money in the process.

Photovoltaic (PV) panels work bydirectly transforming incident light intoDC electricity. This is done silently and

without moving parts by large siliconcells that are essentially oversized com-puter chips. The panels are mounted ona rooftop or other structure and theelectricity is fed through an inverter tobe transformed into standard AC elec-tricity before plugging it into your build-ing’s main power panel. This is a grid-tiesystem and the utility grid functions like

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Solar Power and Conscientious GrowthWhy Fami l ies and Businesses Are Going Solar Today!

Carol Y. Kulencavich Joins PDM, LLPThe Partners of PDM, LLP (formerlyPiazza, Donnelly & Marlette, LLP), one of the largest public accountingfirms headquartered in the South Bay,are pleased to announce that CarolKulencavich, CPA, MST has joined theirfirm as Tax Partner.

Carol joins PDM after more than 20years at a smaller Torrance based CPAfirm where she headed up the taxdepartment, working with closely heldbusinesses, family groups, and localbusiness owners in various industries,providing her clients with hands-onsupport and trusted advice.

Partner, Hank Parker,comments, “When theopportunity presenteditself for Carol to joinPDM, we recognizedthat Carol’s culture ofclient service and personnel development was congruouswith PDM’s Pledge of Excellence.”

Carol adds, “PDM’s strong commit-ment to their clients and employees –where everyone is treated with fairness,appreciation, integrity, and respect – is very unique. I’m very pleased to be apart of the PDM team.”

CAROLKULENCAVICH

your battery. The power produced byyour solar system is either consumeddirectly in-house or exported back ontothe grid for other buildings to use. Youget credited for the excess electricitythat is sent back to the grid by yourutility company and this offsets anygrid power you consume at night, allthis while dropping your electric billdown to almost nothing and literallyrunning on sunlight!

Solar power systems used to be outof the reach of most homeowners andbusinesses, but dramatic declines in component pricing over the past 2years have cut costs in half. With avail-able incentives as well as innovativefinancing options you’ll find that inmany cases a solar power system willbe saving you money from day one.

The simplest financing option iswhere you own the system outright andare given a loan to cover the costs ofinstalling the system. The other majorfinancing option is to have a third-partyfinancier own the system. They theneither lease the system to you or sellyou the electricity it produces, almostacting like a micro-utility company onyour roof. In either case the financing is structured so that your electricitysavings are larger than any finance pay-ments, so you always come out ahead.

You’ll want to make sure that who-ever installs your solar system is a reputable contractor with experience.They can step you through the financ-ing options and clearly demonstrate thebenefits and savings of your solar system. Like any great investment theearnings from your system increaseover time and with electricity ratesgoing up much faster than inflation,you’ll want to get up and running now!

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Pacific Gateway is the region’s public workforce agency, serving the cities of Long Beach, Signal Hill, Lomita, Torrance, and the Los Angeles Harbor area.

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services upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Program Specialists at PacificGateway see hundreds of jobseekers weekly. Below are fivecommonly expressed tips forthose who are thinking of tran-sitioning careers.

1 TAKE YOUR TIMESort out your interests and priorities.

Ask yourself, “What is it that I like about mycurrent/previous job?” Zero-in on the thingsyou found most rewarding and use them as a“motivational compass” to help you narrowdown your options.

2 FLEXIBILITY Flexibility means some-times having to sacrifice pre-conceived

expectations on salary, distance, or eventitle. Letting go of some expectations doesnot mean you are letting go of your dignity.Once you have accepted that, you can moveforward.

3RESEARCH When researching a job, do not focus squarely on a specific title.

Remember, some companies may offer different job titles for the same job. Be prepared for the possibility that your desired job may be called something youhave never heard of.

4NETWORK Networking is the best wayto get out there. Find people that work

in the field you are interested in and askquestions, call them, or even have lunch with them. This will benefit you in thefuture, having a better understanding of your desired career.

5 TRANSFER YOUR SKILLS Skills suchas customer service, administrative

assistance, and project management areexamples of transferable skills. Learn whatyour transferable skills are and use them toyour benefit. Line up your skills against their specifications, word it as they do.Remember, when in Rome…

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Torrance Memorial Medical Center ispoised to serve its community betterthan ever in 2013 with the new TorranceMemorial Specialty Center. The 65,000-square-foot building opened in latesummer just a stone’s throw from themain medical center on Lomita Blvd.

The center is now home to manyTorrance Memorial outpatient depart-ments and private practice physiciangroups. These include the Delpit CardiacRehabilitation Program, OutpatientDiabetes Care, Medical NutritionTherapy Department, Infusion Services,Cardio Health Achieved ThroughNutrition Guidance & Exercise (CHANGE)program, and several specialty clinics or practices, including cardiology, pulmonary rehabilitation, nephrology,infectious disease, cardiothoracic sur-gery, endocrinology and family practice.

VISITOR S C AN “REVIVE” AT FULL-SERVICE C AFE

Patients and visitors can enjoy a snackor meal at Revive, a café that offers delisandwiches, soups, salads and hot andcold beverages.

The land, and demolished building theSpecialty Center replaces, were alreadyowned by Torrance Hospital Association(the parent company of TorranceMemorial Medical Center), so revampingthe property to expand outpatient services was a natural evolution.

“With physician office space at a premium in the South Bay, we’re veryexcited about this continuation of theLomita Blvd./Skypark medical corridorconveniently located just 500 yards fromthe medical center,” said Barry Sheppard,senior director of physician networkdevelopment, Torrance MemorialMedical Center. “The building will provide a one-stop location for a varietyof outpatient services.”

AMPLE PARKING AND GREEN CON STRUCT ION

The contemporary design is comple-mented by aesthetically-pleasing, water-efficient landscaping, such asornamental grasses, date palm treesand fast-growing bamboo. A round-about driveway at the main, north-facing entrance provides convenientpatient drop-off points.

On the north side ample visitor parking includes 34 Americans withDisabilities Act (ADA) compliant spaces.Upon entering the building, visitors aregreeted by familiar Torrance MemorialAuxiliary volunteers dressed in blue, aswell as a bright, airy lobby, which fea-tures vaulted ceilings, a glass bridgeand natural wood and stone textiles.

The building’s design incorporated thelatest design and engineering method-ologies to exceed the standards setforth by both Energy Star and Leadershipin Energy and Environmental Design(LEED) sustainability “Certified” or“Bronze” rating systems. The materialswere carefully selected to reduce future

maintenance and consumption of harm-ful products to the environment, such asexterior paints, coatings and sealants. Ahigh efficiency interior lighting systemexceeds standards for energy consump-tion and maintenance.

On the third floor, Infusion Serviceswas carefully designed to maximizepatient comfort with recliner seatingand individual TV entertainment foreach patient. The spacious environmentoffers bright, natural light and views ofthe Palos Verdes Peninsula.

An open house and ribbon cutting isbeing planned in spring of 2013 for thecommunity to learn more about whatservices the new Specialty Center willoffer.

—By Colleen Farrell, TMMC

For up to date information on the newTorrance Memorial Specialty Centervisit www.torrancememorial.org.

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Is Your Net Working?Networking is a very effective way of increasing business.Business relationships honed over time and tended towith care will lead to growth through referrals. While thereare a number of ways to accomplish this, virtually allinvolve an emphasis on the “Work” part of networking.

One effective way to network is to join a networkinggroup whose SOLE purpose is exchanging qualified referrals between members. By joining, your businessimmediately has an outside sales force of 30, 40, ormore, individuals promoting you to friends, coworkers,relatives; in other words, everyone they come in contactwith. With a number of local networking groups, how doyou choose the best group for you?

To start, attend one or two meetings as a guest to meetother members and see a meeting in action. Quality net-working groups have the following characteristics—

LONGEVITY: A newer group will not yet have formedstrong referral relationships.

NUMBERS: A group with less than thirty, or so, members may not have goodstrategic partners for your business.Larger groups offer greater opportunitiesfor referrals.

FINANCES: A strong treasury means promotion of the group won’t be limitedby a lack of funds.

CONVENIENCE: Regular attendance is a must. Peoplewill not refer you if they don’t know and trust you.

One way of judging the effectiveness of a marketingexpense is to determine your return on investment (ROI).Networking groups are a low cost way to advertise andROIs of 40%, 50% and more, year after year, are the normand cannot be casually dismissed. You just don’t getthose kinds of ROIs anywhere else. Join a networkinggroup today to grow your business and your wealth.

—By Steve Goldstein, Payroll Management Solutions, Inc.

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As business owners consider their2013 goals, including commercialreal estate planning in strategic dis-cussions will lead to greater success.

Imagine a manufacturer, whose mission statement includes a vision for “lean manufacturing,” yet overtime finds itself operating within abuilding and location with functionaland economic obsolescence.

It would be difficult to achievestrategic competitive advantagebecause the real estate and busi-ness strategy are at odds.

Some cases are more subtle. A firm exercises an option to extendtheir lease and fails to check themarket conditions while all otherdepartments are striving to cutcosts. Real estate could have been akey driver but was overlooked.

Start-ups or early stage companiesneeding to find functional spaceneed help identifying landlord “fit”.

This is to preserve their operatingcapital to fuel future growth andposition the firm with maximum

flexibility.

Mid-growth curve companiesneeding flexibility may choose tolease vs. own because return oncapital is greater in the business vs. in property.

On the other hand, ownership of a property vs. continued leasing makes sense for ownerswho plan to sell their firm anddesire an income stream for future retirement after companydisposition.

The bottom line is companies at all stages willbenefit by including theirreal estate deci-sion earlier as astrategic cotribut-ing factor to theirsuccess in 2013.

Arnold Ng, MBA, CCIM, Presidentof Apex Commercial Real EstateInc. in Torrance, alifornia. He maybe reached at (310) 714-9500.

APE X COMM E RCIAL R E A L E STATE

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Small warehouse/office space for early stage

firms result in capital preservation.



BONUS: Learning from Hostess and KodakSmall and mid-market companies can learn lessons from big firms. As times change somust companies change with them.

Here are a few tips:1. STAY CURRENT: Discuss industry changes with your team. If you were making Twinkies you

might want to know that currently there is amove toward healthy snacks.

2. BE READY: A well run business that successfully executes business basics (AR controls, HR policies, billing and pricing)along with eliminating expenses will allow afirm to be nimble enough to take advantage of new opportunities.

3. REMAKE YOURSELF: If Kodak had consid-ered digital photography a bit earlier theirstory might be different today.

4. TAKE A CHANCE: Are you investing inchange, do you have a social media/internetmarketing focus? Your company/brand may live or die on the internet.

Learning lessons and adapting will lead togreater success in 2013.

David Whitehead, Vice President of Business Acquisitions & Sales at ApexCommercial. He may be reached at (424) 354-1974.

Mid-growth curve companies needingflexibility may choose to lease vs. ownbecause return on capital is greater in the business vs. in property.

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CON STRU CT ION S E RVICE S A N D I N S PECT ION CO M PA NY

A Sensible Balance Between Fiscal and Environmental Responsibility

It is because of community growth thatCSI has entered into a phase of growth

of its own. Founded in 2005, the company has grown exponentially in the last seven

years, and has been recognized locallyand nationally for its work.

Aryn Sieber, is the founder of the Construction Servicesand Inspection Company, aninnovative certified BuildingPerformance Contractor andconsulting firm based inTorrance, CA. Educating andparticipating in the communi-ty plays a large part in makingus who we are, says Sieber. “It is this mentality that sets us apartfrom other contracting and consultingfirms and allows us to effectively growour business.”

By striking a sensible balancebetween fiscal and environmentalresponsibility we increase a building’sperformance, comfort and indoor air-quality. Certified in building perform-ance inspections and technologies, theCSI Company performs comprehensivenoninvasive energy assessments, identi-fying the areas of most importance tosave energy, for the least investment toachieve the greatest impact.

As active members of the NationalGreen Building Community, the CSICompany is capable of complete recon-struction or small-scale repairs. InFebruary 2013, they will debut their firstzero-net energy home in Torrance,where the home generates the amountof energy it consumes, noting a smallerthan usual array of solar panels will beused to meet the zero-net energy goal.

A lead innovator and pioneerin the green energy field, CSItakes pride in maintaining lead-ership within the community.Through public programs suchas the Property AssessmentClean Energy (PACE), EnergyUpgrade California, TheVolunteer Center, Ride to Flyand Happy Hats for Kids and

being a member of the Palos VerdesPeninsula Rotary Club, Aryn Sieber andthe CSI Company are committed todeveloping and maintaining partner-ships in the Torrance community andSouth Bay at large.

It is because of community growththat CSI has entered into a phase ofgrowth of its own. Founded in 2005, thecompany has grown exponen-tially in the last seven years,and has been recognized local-ly and nationally for its work.Community projects, outreach-es and national programs havereached out to CSI for assis-tance, which is gladly provid-ed. They remain active volun-teers in numerous eventsthroughout Southern Californiato benefit both non-profitorganizations and underprivi-leged community members. Ona broader spectrum, CSI hasbeen asked to participate inthe national “Homes for Our

Troops” program, where they helpdesign and build “Energy Star” homesfor severely wounded members of thearmed forces.

The CSI Company’s philosophy andmission is simple: Involving and educat-ing the community to reduce energybefore producing it and by striking asensible balance between building eco-nomics, health, safety, and comfort.

—By Aryn Sieber, CSI Founder

For more information please visit us onthe web at www.thecsico.com.

ARYN SIEBERCSI Founder


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PROVI DE NCE L ITTLE CO M PA NY OF M A RY M E DIC A L CE NTE R TO RRA NCE

Education and Growth To Better Serve The Community

Emma Ryan, her parents’ “little miracle,” was home forChristmas. This after spending her first five months in thestate-of-the-art neonatal ICU at Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance. The initial odds didn’t favorEmma, just 1 pound, 2 ounces at birth, but this little miraclefought and won.

“She fit in my hand,” said her mother, Faby Ryan, who was with Emma nearly every day in the hospital’s newlyredesigned NICU, the first of its kind in Los AngelesCounty, with private rooms that promote familybonding.

Dan Zenka, too, celebrated the holidayswith his family, still doing well afterprostate surgery. Zenka is senior vice presi-dent of communications for the ProstateCancer Foundation, and knew exactly thetreatment he wanted after learning he hadcancer. Zenka chronicled his positive experi-ences at PLCMMCT, including radiation therapyand hormone therapy, on his popular cancer blog,mynewyorkminute.org.

Urologist Garrett Matsunaga, M.D., who has performedmore than 700 prostatectomies, performed Zenka’s surgery,using PLCMT’s da Vinci robot, a less invasive tool that promotes faster healing.

Every day, Providence celebrates successes and looks for advancements to continue providing the best possibleoutcomes for every patient. The latest developments arepracticed in the Emergency Department where PLCMMCT iscertified for stroke care and for treating the most severeheart attacks.

It was the latter expertise that brought two South Bay men,teammates on an adult softball team, to the ED just a fewweeks apart. Gary Wayland and Marc Missioreck underwenthypothermic treatment upon their arrivals by ambulance.

ED physicians quickly evaluate heart attack patients todetermine if they suit the criteria for this cooling treatment.Pads are applied to the torso and thighs, cooling those areasunder very controlled conditions, slowing the heart rate andthus the body’s blood flow.

“You’re cooled to such a state that it preserves your brainfunctions,” said Catrice Nakamura, RN, critical care nurse man-ager. “We’ve seen very good outcomes utilizing this therapy.”

Both men are home recovering, with no signs of damagefrom lack of blood flow. And they’re both looking forward to returning to the softball field in 2013.

Physicians, nurses and other clinicians at PLCMMCT are ona constant quest for new ways to treat patients with the goalof improving outcomes. This dedication was awarded in April2012 when the hospital was named one of the nation’s 100

Top Hospitals in an annual study by Thomson Reuters.

This award signifies that the leadership team,medical staff and employees have set national

benchmarks for high performance and haveoutstanding systems in place to deliverquality, affordable and safe care.

In the fall, PLCMMCT earned five-star ratings by Healthgrades in orthopedics,

pulmonary, prostatectomy, gastrointestinaland critical care as one of America’s 100

Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery. Also in2012, The Joint Commission named the hospital

as a Top Performer on Key Quality PerformanceMeasures, placing it in the top 18 percent in the nation.

PLCMMCT hosts one of the most advanced simulation laboratory programs where physicians, nurses and othershone their skills on high-tech mannequins to help improvecare. And Torrance is home to the Providence NursingInstitute where nurses are urged to conduct research, broaden their knowledge and mentor newer colleagues.

Last year, a hospital team, attended a conference in SanDiego and learned about practices to encourage ICU patientson ventilators to get out of bed and walk about. Often thesepatients are sedated to ensure the optimal performance ofthe life-saving apparatus, but the sedation and the lengthystay in bed can cause delirium. Research shows thosepatients who are encouraged to move about have sharpercognitive skills and improved circulation after long hours in bed.

This group brought the idea back to the ICU. A patient, a man with chronic respiratory problems, was fitted with aportable ventilator and managed to walk about 200 feet.

Flanked by doctors, nurses and therapists, he walked down the hall and back, a victorious lap. A small crowdcheered, and when the patient returned to his room and sat down, unable to speak because of a tube in his throat,

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The South Bay Entrepreneurial Center (SBEC) is a non-profitbusiness incubator and educational center started by a groupof local business and civic leaders who recognized that themajority of new jobs are created by start-ups and emerginggrowth companies. Its purpose is to provide a place whereentrepreneurs can meet, exchange ideas, and access mentorsand business resources to help local business grow, createjobs, and foster economic development in the South Bay.

Working closely with major corporations, educational insti-tutions, and governmental entities, the SBEC offers resourcessuch as office space, facilities, technology, administrativeservices, and ongoing advice, and assists member entrepre-neurs with a host of services: R&D Collaboration, Strategicand Financial Planning, Funding, Visibility, and Support.

75% of incubated businesses are still in business after 5 yearsversus less than 20% withoutincubation…The system works!

Mentors at the SBEC are seasoned professionals in a vari-ety of fields who volunteer their knowledge, expertise, andtime to help member entrepreneurs. Mentors are experts indeveloping business plans, building management teams, andsolving start-up problems.

A short list of diverse entrepreneurs on the SBEC websitewww.thesbec.org is telling of the multifarious skill-setsamong its members.

Scott Herring (ZenCX), shares his story on what led him to the SBEC, “I’m in several startup and technology groupson Meetup.com, almost all of which are based in SantaMonica or Culver City. I received an email announcing anopen house at SBEC, and having lived in the South Bay for 18years, it sounded like a timely and worthwhile idea. When Ivisited the open house, I met several mentors and could tellSBEC was going to be the real deal.”

ZenCX creates software that helps banks reduce customerchurn and increase their profitability using data analytics tocreate better customer engagement. The broader the rela-tionship that banks can create with their customers, the

longer the customers stay. Stronger customer engagementsresult in better retention, lower acquisition costs, and higherprofitability for accounts.

Speed-to-Contact is a service company that provides acloud based phone platform to help businesses connect with consumers faster & more efficiently. The company specializes in integrations with (CRM) Customer RelationshipManagement Systems in many major Lead Generation industries such as consumer finance.

StarQuick Solutions produces TheraQuick®, a state-of-the-art electronic medical record application for mental healthprofessionals. After the engineering phase, TheraQuick®

went live in 2010 and has a target market of over 400,000professionals in need of this solution; there is an enormousmarket opportunity.

Performance Branding Services caters to businesses in the Health and Beauty sector that want to extend theirbrands through creating their own personal care product line. They help clients turn great ideas into profits throughstrategic planning, product formulation, manufacturing andestablishing operational infrastructure. They operate a ware-house with assembly, fulfillment and shipping services foremerging brands in any business sector, and own a productline - DoshaCare Customized Ayurvedic SkinCare – that demonstrates their expertise through PerformanceBranding Services.


TH E SOUTH BAY E NTR E PR E N E U R IA L CE NTE R

Where Innovation, Technology, Business and Investment Come Together.

The SBEC is a place where entrepreneurs can meet, exchange ideas,

and access mentors and business resources.



ANIMAL PLAZA has been the leading dog training company in Japan, and has been in business at various locations throughout Tokyo and Osaka for over 10 years. Animal Plaza USA is the first US location that is located in South Bay’s Torrance, CA, and is involved in all aspects of dog training,including the education and certification of dog trainers. Animal Plaza USAPuppy Kindergarten’s certified trainers use only positive reinforcement trainingtechniques to foster a strong and trusting bond between the owners and dogs.

Modeled after the children’s kindergarten concept, our Puppy Kindergartenservice offers a structured supervised setting to teach your puppy or dogbasic obedience commands while socializing them to confidently interact withother dogs, people, and the environment. We offer free consultations withanyone that has concerns with their puppy or dog, or just want to get trainingfor them! Give us a call at 310-329-2914.

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he applauded his care giving team.

Providence Little Company of Mary Torrance is dedicated to topquality care with a heavy dose ofcompassion, treating each patient as they would a family member.

Faby Ryan calls Emma’s care teamfamily. By Thanksgiving this little miracle was up to 9 pounds, 10ounces, her mother recording eachmilestone on video.

“I can’t stop smiling when I talkabout her now,” Ryan said. “I used to cry when I talked about her. Weare so fortunate to have had suchincredible care.”

Digitsy provides Cloud Augmentationsolutions allowing businesses of allsizes to extend existing systems withadvanced functionality, while reducingrisks and preserving existing businessprocesses. ElasticWCM - A radically newtype of Web Content Management -offers a unique feature: CatalogAugmentation; providing the ability toextend existing catalogs with additionalcontent relevant to groups of products.

MX Digital is a leading US-baseddeveloper and distributor of branded-online-gambling games. MX Digitaldesigns, produces and distributesgame content to the largest internation-al game platforms in the US, Europe,Latin America and the Caribbean.

Since opening their offices in Torrance,growth and acceptance have been

remarkable. SBEC provides a variety ofservices, support and networking for its members and meets the needs of analways growing business community in the South Bay area.

The South Bay Entrepreneurial Center We empower innovation. 1108 Sartori Avenue, Suite 120Torrance, CA 90501 (424) 271-7140 Conveniently located in Old Town Torrance www.thesbec.org


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Green Hills Memorial Park has beenserving the South Bay community since1948. Located on the hills of the PalosVerdes Peninsula on Western Avenue,Green Hills is the only memorial park inthe Los Angeles area with views of theocean.

When they first opened their gates in1948, San Pedro and the Palos VerdesPeninsula were growing post-war com-munities in need of more expansivecemetery options. In a partnershipbetween local business owners and community members, 120 acres of prop-erty were acquired and transformed intoan extraordinary coastal park-like set-ting. Today, with a growing population,the needs are even greater.

Over the years, the South Bay’s popu-lation has been growing tremendouslyboth in population and diversity. Awareof the community’s needs, Green Hillshas been expanding in developmentsand options, embracing the variety oftraditions, religious and/or spiritualbeliefs, needs, and budgets of this growing and changing population.

Families in the South Bay have come totrust Green Hills as the place to helpthem in the most trying of times. Withthese increases in demands, the parkdevelopments have expanded. Most ofthe new construction accommodates bur-ial and cremation niches. Family memberscan choose to remain close, regardless oftheir varying choices. This April, high onthe hill and overlooking the entire parkand the Harbor, Pacific Terrace will opento offer indoor mausoleums, as well astraditional burial on the terrace. Similar in offerings will be Inspiration Slope,offering both indoor and outdoor mau-soleums. These developments follow themost recent openings of Arroyo Vista, TheChurchyard (the relocated St. Peter’sChurch), and Chapel View on the lower-West area of the Park.

Studies have shown that since 1933the cost of dying has increased 25%faster than the cost of living. Many families are afraid of the cost of inflation. Coupled by a tremendous risein the need for property options, anincreasing number of families are choosing to “pre-plan.” Pre-planningallows for families to choose particularsettings, purchase companion plots, and secure at today’s prices; and even at pre-completion pricing incentives.

Families are proactively ensuring theydo not leave the financial burdens anddecisions to their loved ones.

For three generations, Green Hills hasoffered a beautiful and meticulouslymaintained setting for families. Drivethrough the park and become familiarwith how it is choosing to serve its growing community.

For more information, contact 800-536-6826 or visit our websitewww.GreenHillsMemorial.com.

G R E E N H I LLS M E MO R IA L PA RK

Expands to Serve the Needs of the South Bay’s Diverse Population

Green Hills has been expanding in developmentsand options, embracing the variety of traditions,religious and/or spiritual beliefs, needs, andbudgets of this growing and changing population.


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F R O M T H E C I T Y O F T O R R A N C E

Dear Torrance Business Community:

Consider the Economic Development Office your businesspartner, resource and tool. We are keeping busy doingresearch and reaching out to our contacts to bring you oppor-tunities, best practices and resources to help you—and yourbusiness—bloom in 2013!

We are happy to promote the following resources currentlyavailable in our community:

� RECYCLE MARKET DEVELOPMENT ZONE• Financial, marketing and technical assistance to

companies that use recycled products in manufacturing, or recycle refuse after the manufacturing process is complete

� California Manufacturing Technology Consulting: SMALL MANUFACTURER’S ADVANTAGE (SMA)• Federally funded business support to include company

assessment, development of manufacturing-specific business plan, sales and marketing coaching and referralsto low- and no-cost business assistance resources

� CITY OF TORRANCE BUSINESS WATCH PROGRAM• A free service through the Torrance Police Department to

provide security inspections, crime watch, immediate notification of activity after business hours, safety presentations

� TORRANCE ADVANTAGE AWARDS• Business recognition and awards program to take place

April 2013. The business community is welcome to apply for nominations and to attend.

For more information regarding these opportunities, pleasecontact the City of Torrance Economic Development Office at:EconomicDevelopment@Torrance CA.Gov or (310) 618-5807.

Did you know?The Economic Development Team- comprised of City staff

from all City departments- conducts visitations to create a personal connection in the business community. Interested in meeting with the team? Email [email protected] or call (310) 618-5893.

TO RRA NCE — TH E B U S I N E S S F R I E N D LY CIT Y

Business Tools and Resources for the New YearA Message from the City of Torrance Economic Development Office

With every New Year, we look forward tochange and improvement. This New Year we are looking forward to a Great Year in MusicArts Education!

It is time to balance our work and our per-sonal lives; always moving forward. At KDIMusic, our mission is to help, and assist, indi-viduals and organizations in need of musicalinstruments and their accessories.

Always looking to grow our Company, all weneed is a little push to take us over the edge byturning to new products or suggestions fromour staff of musicians. This year, as part of ourdesire to change, grow, and improve, we will beattending the National Association of MusicManufacturers (NAMM) to look for new prod-ucts to enhance our offerings on our website,as well as additional savings to the end user.We like to tell our clients that when in doubt onany purchase from our website, they are urgedto contact us at [email protected] sowe can give them a hand.

We believe in giving back to a communitythat has always helped us grow. We help theDisneyland Alumni Club with technical support,and volunteer for any special events; we volun-teer where ever we can for the Torrance AreaChamber of Commerce, and the CorporateVolunteer Council – So Bay; and we sponsorthe Nisei Week Foundation Marching Band

every August for the Grand Parade held in LittleTokyo, by providing logistics and loan instru-ments for the music players.

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Educating the Next Generation of Leaders

In the business community, survivaland success are achieved throughcontinuous growth. In the educationcommunity, growth and forwardmomentum are also essential toensure students success. TUSD istasked with laying the strong foun-dation upon which students can further build their educational andcareer goals.

Part of the TUSD mission state-ment is to maximize individualpotential and develop lifelong learners who will be contributingmembers in a global society. Weaccomplish this by having a strongstrategic plan, by providing ouremployees with on-going professional development, and bycreating programs that allow our students to achieve bothacademic success and participate in leadership opportunities.

The education community must stay in tune with the needsof the work force and foster the next generation of leaders.In recent years there has been a shift towards an emphasison STEM education – Science, Technology, Engineering, andMathematics, in order to better prepare students for careersin science and technology. TUSD has been providing studentswith the resources to cultivate an interest in STEM careerslong before this shift began. Our middle and high school pro-grams provide students with hands on experience where theyare able to apply STEM concepts and develop critical thinkingand problem solving skills. Thanks to community and busi-ness collaborations, our District has been able to offer pro-grams like Girls in Gear, Trek Tech, Robotics Clubs, and mostrecently began offering college level courses in the Principlesof Engineering. These programs and partnerships give ourstudents a competitive edge when applying to colleges andeventually when they enter the work place.

Another important aspect in preparing students for different careers paths is giving them the opportunities tomeet and speak with professionals who are leaders in theirrespective fields. Last year, a group of iLead students had thechance to sit down with Astronaut Bernard Harris and engagein small group discussions with him about his experienceswith NASA and walking in space. Recently, volleyball AVPChamp, Jose Loiola, visited a TUSD elementary school andspoke to the students about their athletic aspirations andwhat it takes to succeed as a professional volleyball player.He later conducted a lesson with a small group of students,providing them the rare opportunity to learn from an athletewho had participated in the 2000 Olympics.

Growing student potential is a purposeful effort thatrequires a team of dedicated professionals, passionate teachers, support from parents, community members and the business community. TUSD is fortunate to be part of a community that is invested in the success and future of its students.

FROM TORRANCE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Astronaut Bernard Harris (center) at Magruder Middle School

with the iLead students and Board Member Terry Ragins.

Another important aspect in preparing students for different careers paths is giving them the opportunities to meet and speak

with professionals who are leaders in their respective fields.


The November 6, 2012 Election Day marked the beginning forthose politicians who ran a winning campaign. Outside ofour City of Torrance elected offices, the TACC is representedby 8 members of federal and state government compared tothe 6 it had prior to Election Day. Sitting in a virtual goldmine, the TACC has two United States Senators, two membersof Congress, two state Senators, an Assemblyman, and a LosAngeles County Board of Supervisor..

That is why the Government Affairs Policy (GAP) group wasexcited to host a Meet ‘n Greet with the business leaders andmembers of the TACC, and the field representatives from the5 of the 8 elected offices (three representatives were notpresent due to scheduling conflicts). This meeting was heldat the chamber offices and served as an avenue to introducethe TACC leadership and its members to those GAP will beworking with over the next session of government. Presentwere Michael Davies (Senator Diane Feinstein), AaronWilensky (Congressman Henry Waxman), Bill Orton (CASenator Rod Wright), Jennifer Zivkovic (CA Senator Ted Lieu),and Sergio Carrillo (Assemblyman Al Muratsuchi), whom allwere asked questions from membership about their positions

G O V E R N M E N T A F F A I R S P O L I C Y

From Elections Come RelationshipsG AP - A CHAM B E R L I N K FO R I N FO RM AT ION ON PROPOS IT ION S & M E A S U R E S

and experience, including light-hearted “get-to-know” ques-tions that added some entertainment value.

Look for more of these meetings with the field representa-tives to take place every 3-4 months, if schedules permit.

Another project that stems from Election Day and a newsession of the legislature is the annual platform and prioritiesof the TACC. Being the advocacy group of the chamber, GAPdevelops their legislative priorities and presents the platformto the TACC Board of Directors in late January. The Boardthen discusses and votes on the platforms for the 2013 legislative year. From this document that will represent allbusiness related issues that are important to the Torrancebusiness community, GAP will develop their Top Prioritieswhich will be the issues GAP will be advocating to theappropriate legislative representatives.

For your voice to be heard, or if you would like to presentan issue at a GAP meeting, please contact Brian Rosario,Governmental Affairs Coordinator at the TACC. Also, look forupdates from GAP online at www.TorranceChamber.com.



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F R O M T H E S O U T H B A Y

As temperatures cool down South Bay EnvironmentalServices Center (SBESC) and Southern California GasCompany (SoCalGas) are advising customers to inspecttheir home-heating appliances and perform any neededmaintenance necessary to avoid any health or safety hazards.

IT’S FOR SAFETY - Now is the time to perform maintenanceon home-heating appliances to check that they can be oper-ated safely and efficiently. Home owners and renters alike arebeginning to turn on their furnaces for the first time inmonths. Heating appliances should be serviced annually tokeep them operating safely and efficiently. A licensed heatingcontractor or SoCalGas can provide this service.

IT’S FOR HEALTH - Failure to perform annual maintenanceon gas appliances may result in exposure to carbon monox-ide, which can cause nausea, drowsiness, flu-like symptoms,and even death.

IT SAVES MONEY - Since home heating typically accountsfor more than half of the monthly winter gas bill, the bestway to keep bills lower is to get gas appliances serviced.

Three Good Reasons to Prepare for Cooler Weather:Cost Savings, Energy Savings and Safety Issues

Tips from SoCalGas for a safe, warm, and energy-efficient winter:

• Have natural gas furnaces checked at least once a year bya licensed heating contractor or SoCalGas.

• Vacuum and clean regularly in and around the furnace, particularly around the burner compartment to prevent a build-up of dust and lint.

• Never store items in, on or around the appliance that can obstruct airflow.

• Most forced-air units have a filter that cleans the air before heating and circulating it throughout the home. Check furnace filters every month during the heating season and clean or replace the filter when necessary.

• When installing a new or cleaned furnace filter, be sureto re-install the front panel door of the furnace properly

so it fits snugly; never operate the furnace without the front-panel door properly in place because doing so may create the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.

• Check the appearance of the flame. If the flame is yellow, large and unsteady, the furnace needs to be inspected immediately by a licensed heating contractor or SoCalGas to have the condition corrected.

• Using an unvented gas heater in your home is dangerous and a violation of the California Health and Safety Code.

• Never use your oven, range or outdoor barbecue to heat your home because these appliances are not designed for this purpose.

Furnace Maintenance

While maintaining natural gas appliances is always the homeowner’s responsibility, at a customer’s request,SoCalGas can perform free appliance safety checks. Toschedule an appointment, go to socalgas.com (search“SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT”) or call SoCalGas at (800)427-2200 or (800) 342-4545 in Spanish. For more infor-mation on furnace safety, visit SoCalGas’ website atsocalgas.com (search “FURNACE SAFETY”).

For other energy saving information, contact the South Bay Environmental Services Center (SBESC) – a program of the South Bay Cities Council of Governments@ www.sbesc.com 310-371-7222 and ask about our programs.

A GREEN TIP

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The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC), in collabo-ration with the Torrance Unified School District (TUSD), will implement two programs that will focus on workforcereadiness. Recently, TACC brought together business andeducation leaders to discuss ideas and issues concerning the employment needs, future workforce numbers, and howto bridge the two to help grow and strengthen the workforce.A strong workforce is vital for a strong economy, and the TACC would like to take it one step further. The chamber’sWorkforce Readiness Task Force met in October to discuss all needs from both industry and education. The first of fourscheduled meetings, issues ranged from unpaid internshipsto education policies focusing on STEM (Science, Technology,Engineering, and Mathematics) for students in K-12. Bothprograms promote hands-on training and industry awarenessand will be implemented in the spring 2013.

PRINCIPAL FOR A DAY is a program that pairs upbusiness executives with individual TUSD school prin-cipals, and invites those executes to see first-handthe successes and challenges each principal is facingon a day to day operation. Each principal will devel-

op their own agenda for the day and can showcase theirschool any way they would like.

C H A M B E R H I G H L I G H T S

As part of Convaid’s commitment to the Torrance community, company hasadopted LAUNCH pre-school onNovember 8, 2012. The Adopt-A-Schoolprogram brings all elements of the community together and, in so doing,provides role models for students, careerawareness experiences, and providesConvaid employees the opportunity tovolunteer at the pre-school.

“Adopting LAUNCH pre-school is very special to us,” said Convaid President Chris Braun. “We are fortunate tobe in a city that offers great programs like this one thatallows us to be involved in the city’s schools and get ouremployees volunteering for such a great cause. Everyoneat Convaid is excited to start working with the children and volunteering at the school.”

The pre-school specializes in earlyintervention to prepare children withlearning disabilities/special needs (suchas speech issues, Autism, etc.) for ele-mentary school. Convaid employees willbe assisting the pre-school with volun-teer work, such as helping with specialevents, cleaning up around on theschool, reading to kids or anything elseLAUNCH needs assistance with.

Adopt-A-School, a partnership program between schoolsand the private sector stimulates business, industry andgovernment involvement in support of the Torrance UnifiedSchool District.

For more information on Convaid’s Community OutreachPrograms and their products please visit http://www.con-vaid.com/ or call 1-888-CONVAID. LAUNCH Pre-SchoolAddress: 4000 W 27th ST, Torrance, CA 90505

Chamber and TUSD To Partner With New VentureTHE BUSINESS FOR A DAY program invites stu-

dents to local business for a half-day job shadowing,multiple presentations, and/or any other program-ming the business may want to do in order to inform

those students about the business and what skills are need-ed for those positions. This program connects skill and cur-riculum with applicable, real-world positions within compa-nies and business.

Both events will be followed by a larger, more national viewon education and where workforce readiness is being imple-mented across the nation. For example, the U.S. Chamber ofCommerce’s Institute for a Competitive Workforce will be oneorganization invited to present on their findings and researchwith the return of investment on higher education, reengi-neering education, and how middle schools strive to closeachievement gaps and much, much more.

The TACC and TUSD both look forward to new ways toinfuse students into the workforce to learn the skills neededto be hired, as well as, putting business leaders into theschools to see how schools are preparing their students withadequate training for their future professions.

ADOPT-A-SCHOOL PA RTN E RS H I P PRO G RAM

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“The most important segment of the Chamberof Commerce is its membership and activevolunteer leaders.” Ourteam of Ambassadorscouldn’t agree more withPresident and CEO,Donna Duperron.

Ambassadors, by definition, sup-port and serve the chamber and itsmembers. As representatives of theTorrance Area Chamber of Commerce(TACC), their primary purpose is tohelp new members realize the valueof their chamber membership, andkeep local businesses thrivingthrough networking, advertising,education, and training opportuni-ties. Ambassadors are well acquaintedwith the local culture and its people,and are a natural fit when it comes toserving the needs of local business-es, and the community.

Serving others comes naturally for Marianne Brooks, President ofGourmet Grindz. Marianne launchedGourmet Grindz with the mission To serve and delight our customerswith fresh espresso and specialtybeverage service, while supportingcommunity outreach.

Since May 2008, Marianneand Gourmet Grindz have beenserving and delighting clientsby placing super automaticItalian espresso machines attheir businesses, giving localbusinesses the chance to servetheir customers and employeeswith that extra touch alongsidea product or service.

In uncertain economic times, whenperks are cut, freshly brewed hotbeverages in the break room or wait-ing area is a way of telling customersand employees that things are hope-ful. Clients rely on Gourmet Grindzto serve their business in a way thatsupports their ability to motivateemployees, impress clients, and cre-ate a positive business culture.

Satisfied clients like Thomas W.LaGrelius, M.D., F.A.A.F.P., ConciergeDoctor from Torrance, CA. have beenproviding gourmet coffee service topatients and staff since July 2008. “The gourmet coffee service offeredby Gourmet Grindz forms part of the total care experience I provide my patients. The service has beenenthusiastically embraced bypatients and staff alike. With anexcellent balance of cost and value,

I would unhesitatingly recommendGourmet Grindz to any businessowner who wants to enhance thetotal experience of their clientsoremployees.”

Gourmet Grindz’s commitment toserve doesn’t stop with customers.Anyone who knows Marianne, knowsshe’s passionate about community support. Marianne and GourmetGrindz provide gourmet coffee service and use of Italian specialtybeverage machines for numerouscauses and events including theTorrance YMCA, ACS Relay for Life,Honda Evening Under the Stars, and the El Segundo EducationFoundation. Marianne Brooks ishappy to serve on the TACC Lunchand Learn Series Committee as wellas other programs in the greaterSouth Bay.

These are the hallmarks ofGourmet Grindz:

• Excel in service standards • Integrity in doing business • Impact the community • Serve clients

For more information contactMarianne Brooks at Gourmet Grindz310.658.1942.

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Ambassador Spotlight: MARIANNE BROOKS, GOURMET GRINDZ

C H A M B E R H I G H L I G H T S

Thank You Moylan and Sandt!

This issue of Torrance Magazine is the final publication for Green Ink Marketing. It is with heartfelt appreciation

that we thank Sue Moylan and Pat Sandt for the outstandingpublications of Torrance Magazine they have published. Themagazine content and photographs, under their direction, hasbeen extraordinary. They have provided the Torrance businesscommunity with timely articles and outstanding information.Thank you Pat and Sue, for your vision and your commitmentto our business community.

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C H A M B E R E V E N T S

When defining speed, government usually isn’t represented bythe hare. Sometimes the tortoise is even faster. But when theredistricting and redrawing of the lines by the CaliforniaCitizens Redistricting Commission (CRC) happened before the2012 elections, elected officials quickly moved to introducethemselves to their new constituents, to get to know their newdistrict, and to receive the necessary votes to remain in office.As the dust settled from the 2012 elections, CongressmanHenry Waxman was re-elected and is now the representativeserving part of Torrance and the South Bay.

A chamber of commerce serves its members in many ways,the Torrance Chamber of Commerce (TACC) quickly showed itsvalue when Congressman Waxman’s office called to schedule ameeting amongst the Congressman and the chamber. Withinminutes, the TACC had a room full of business leaders ready tomeet with the Congressman to discuss many of the pressingissues within our business community. With representativesfrom all sizes of business, and also from the City of Torrance,the discussion was able to touch on many issues from publicsafety and enforcement to the process of getting loans tofinance the opening of businesses.

The Congressman was pleased to hear from Exxon MobilCorporation, PNC Mortgage, Mesko Ventures, Toyota MotorSales North America, and the Fleet and Public Works managersfrom the City of Torrance, along with the Torrance Police Chief,John Neu about the top issues and ideas each had for Torranceand the community. Congress Waxman stated he is excited tolearn more about the Torrance area and figure out how he canbetter serve and represent this region.

Jon Mesko, business partner of Michael Zislis, and who isopening Rock & Brews Restaurant in Torrance said he “waspleasantly surprised to have our Congressman make a localvisit and specifically take time to listen to the needs of smallbusiness owners.” Torrance Police Chief, John Neu, added,“Our meeting with Congressman Waxman gave me an opportunity to discuss pertinent public safety issues that aretaking place in his region, changes that we have made in thelaw enforcement community to address these issues and areas where we need his assistance because of the difficultiesthat have been created with the recent budget reductions atthe state level.”

The TACC has enjoyed outstanding relationships with allelected officials who represent the Torrance area, and nowlooking forward to building a working relationship withCongressman Waxman and his office to help strengthen the business climate and to represent business well.

To contact Congressman Henry Waxman, go tohttp://waxman.house.gov.

Congressman Henry Waxman Meets With Business Leaders To Begin a Working Relationship With the Chamber

CONGRESSMAN WAXMAN VISITS TORRANCE1. TACC meeting with Congressman Waxman and local

business leaders. 2. (Left to Right) Chairman of the board Aaron

Aalcides welcomes Congressman Henry Waxman (center) to the

Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce. Pictured with Congressman

Waxman are Jon Mesko, Mesko Ventures; Daymond Rice, Exxon

Mobil Corporation; Yvette McCullough, PNC Mortgage; Rob Beste,

City of Torrance; David Socolofsky, Exxon Mobil Corporation, Jason

Botiller, City of Torrance; Barbara Graham, Exxon Mobil

Corporation; LaStanja Baker, Toyota Motor North America; Brian

Rosario and Donna Duperron, Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce.


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C H A M B E R E V E N T S

Over 150 women took part in the 2ndAnnual Women In Business (WIB)Royal Holiday Tea & Boutique thattook place at the DoubleTree by HiltonTorrance – South Bay. The event wasopened by a warm welcome fromAaron Aalcides, the Torrance AreaChamber of Commerce Chairman ofthe Board. He welcomed all the attendees and thanked all of the vendors and sponsors for their participation in the event.

The guest speaker for the secondannual event was one of Torrance’sown, Cherie Davis (General Manager ofthe Miyako Hybrid Hotel). Cherie’sspeech was informative and motivation-al, bringing so many of the attendees totears, provoking many to extend them-selves further during this holiday sea-son. Cherie touched on her missionary

trip taken last year to thepoverty stricken country ofMyanmar; and how itsorphanages affected her.That trip left such a lastingimpression on her, that sheannounced at the event, that she will be returningthere for the holiday season to continue her efforts.

Cherie also shared the overwhelming amount of support they received from NorthTorrance High School, ArlingtonElementary School and the TorranceArea Chamber of Commerce. The daybefore the event, students from NorthTorrance High School presented Cheriewith a check and over 14 large bags ofclothes. Arlington Elementary provid-ed her with bags full of clothes and

personalized handmadecards for the kids. Cheriewent on to share her story of how the children of Myanmar loved cards;however there was never enough to go around lastyear. She thanked DonnaDuperron, President & CEO of the Torrance Chamber for providing over 200

cards created by Kay Brown and PatCarnahan, volunteers at the Chamberwhich will be taken to Myanmar. Cherie stated, “Thanks to their efforts,no child will go without a card thisholiday season.”

Her passion and personal experi-ences inspired all that heard; andresulted in one unforgettable event.

Women in Business

SPONSORS OF WIB EVENT:Kaiser Permanente

Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance

DoubleTree by Hilton Torrance - South Bay

Daily Breeze

Torrance Tribune

Exxon Mobil Corporation

Wells Fargo Insurance Services USA, Inc.

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Dawn Shepard M Advisory Group

Anne Trinh M Advisory Group

Judith Diamond Pediatric Therapy Network

Kristen Roby-GarciaScentsy

Stephanie Yee DoubleTree by Hilton

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U P C O M I N G E V E N T S

February 22, 2013Black History Celebration

Torrance MarriottCost: $50 per person

Table of 10 with preferred seating: $600

Reservations: www.torrancechamber.com

or (310) 543-3113

March 21, 2013Spring Mixer in TorranceHong Kong Association of

Southern California, Southbay Chinese American

Chamber of Commerce and Torrance Area Chamber

of CommerceLocation: Holiday Inn

6:00 – 8:00 P.M.Cost: $15 member/$20 non-member

Reservations: (213) 622-9446

May 9, 2013State of the City Address

Presented by Torrance Mayor Frank ScottoLocation: Torrance Marriott

11:30 A.M. – RegistrationReservations: (310) 543-3113

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N E W S B R I E F S

CIRCLE OF COMPASSION: (Left to Right) Barbara Roberts,

Phillip Jue, Peggy Buker

For the past 36 years, Convaid has been dedicated to helpingchildren with special needs through their lightweight, foldingpediatric wheelchairs. To continue to help these children,Convaid has launched a Community Outreach Program,specifically designed for charitable donations and to reachnon-funded end users, non-profit organizations and schoolswith special education programs.

The program was created to help build relationships withinthe community and to establish outreach programs, attendend user tradeshows, volunteer & participate in communityand marketing events and also develop relations withschool’s Special Education Programs.

“This is something that we have been working on for quitea while now,” said President Chris Braun. “We recently got abig push to get this program up and running from our onlinecommunity. They have shared their stories with us – althoughsome can call them nightmares – about getting denied bytheir insurances for various reasons or just not having thefunds to purchase them themselves. This program is one wayto give back to these families in need.”

Convaid Creates New Program To Help Give Back to the Community

The “big push” came after Convaid ran a Facebook promo-tion earlier this year. It started as a photo contest where peo-ple submitted a photo in hopes of winning a free CruiserWheelchair. However, it turned into much more than that. Ithad thousands of people from across the country rallyingtogether to help these children who cannot afford a light-weight wheelchair, due to funding issues with the state ortheir current insurance providers.

These families are just a small percent-age of the population that face the reali-ty of not getting the funding for the med-ical equipment they need for daily living.With federal and state reimbursementsdwindling, the need for alternative fund-ing and charitable donations has risen.

“The challenges that families are fac-ing for getting funding for wheelchairsand other mobility related equipment isfar greater than it was even two yearsago,” adds Braun.

Convaid hopes the new CommunityOutreach Program will be a successfulresource for these families to helpsecure the equipment they require.

For more information on the program,the company or any of their productsplease visit www.convaid.com or call 1-888-CONVAID.



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TO RRA NCE M E MO R IA L M E DIC A L CE NTE R29th Annual Holiday Festival Brings in $2 Million

FOR NEW PATIENT TOWERTorrance Memorial Medical Center’s29th Annual Holiday Festival raised$2 million toward the hospital’s $200million capital campaign to fund construction of the new Patient Tower.More than 5,000 community mem-bers enjoyed the six-day event hostedunder a 22,000 sq-ft white tent on theTorrance Memorial campus.Festivities included a display of 32decorated trees, a Fashion Show,Gala Dinner, Santa Lunch, twoSeniors Days and Holiday ShoppingBoutique.

During Friday evening’s Gala,Richard and Melanie Lundquist raisedtheir paddle for a $1 million bid dur-ing the heartwarming “Gifts from theHeart”opportunity for guests to comeforward with donations starting at$1,000. Three separate $100,000 bidscame from Loraine and Ralph Scriba,Billee and John Gogian, and Jeff Neu.As a bonus to the week’s festivities,Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. donat-ed a 2013 Lexus ES 300h Hybrid asthe Opportunity Drawing Grand Prize,which raised $42,300.

Additional live auction items includedtwo separate “Dinners for 10 at theLundquists with Strand House ChefGreg Kozinsky,” purchased by PriscillaHunt and also Milla and Ron Buss ofthe Teague Foundation for $11,000each. Andrea and Michael Zislis and the Zislis Group donated multiple liveauction packages, including three“Spectacular Napa…A Wine Lover’sParadise” trips hosting five couples forthree days/two nights at the SutterHome Victorian Inn. The packageincludes five VIP private tastings andtours and reservations at Michelinthree-star restaurant French Laundry.These were each purchased for $11,000by Nick Tell, Julie and Jackson Yang, andalso Marc & Joanne Moser, NormanPanitch, M.D., Aileen Takahashi, M.D.,and John McNamara, M.D.

Torrance Memorial’s new patienttower, a seven-story, 256-bed replace-ment project, is currently under construction and scheduled for completion in early 2015. So far $126million has been raised toward thecapital campaign.

F E S T I V A L S P O N S O R SFFeessttiivvaall BBeenneeffaaccttoorrss– Billee and JohnGogian, and The George and RevaGraziadio Family Foundation; FFeessttiivvaallSSppoonnssoorrss– McCarthy BuildingCompanies, Inc. and Torrance MemorialMedical Staff; MMaajjoorr SSppoonnssoorrss – Keenan& Associates; DDiinnnneerr SSppoonnssoorrss–American Honda Motor Corporation,Ayne and Jack Baker, COR HealthcareMedical Associates, Jackie and GregGeiger, Lenore and Irving Levine, Ellenand Patrick Theodora, and Loraine andRalph Scriba; RReecceeppttiioonn SSppoonnssoorr –Angela Hanis; FFaasshhiioonn SShhooww BBeenneeffaaccttoorr– Angela Hanis; BBoouuttiiqquuee SSppoonnssoorr –Patricia and Richard Lucy; IInn--KKiinnddBBeenneeffaaccttoorrss – G.S. Gaudenti Brothers,Morrow Meadows, Newport Printing,Redondo Van & Storage, Rolling HillsFlower Mart , Toyota Motor Sales, USA,Inc., and The Zislis Group; IInn--KKiinnddSSppoonnssoorrss – Classic Tents, Lowes (store#2278), Sam’s Club (store #6628),Vineyard 29 and Pat Yates; and MMeeddiiaaSSppoonnssoorrss – Daily Breeze, Palos VerdesPeninsula News, and The BeachReporter.

The 2012 Holiday Festival Committeeincludes: FFeessttiivvaall CCoo--CChhaaiirrss – CarolynSnyder and Bev George; FFaacciilliittyy CChhaaiirr –Ray O’Dell; BBoouuttiiqquuee CChhaaiirrss – RuthDaniels, Chris Pavesi and Linda Roehm;CChhiillddrreenn’’ss MMaarrkkeett PPllaaccee CCoommmmiitttteeee –Florence Tebbets, Carol Rippstein andAndrea Gargaro; DDeessiiggnn CCoommmmiitttteeee–Ginny Frazier, Michelle Rand and AngieScott; EEnntteerrttaaiinnmmeenntt CChhaaiirr – JeannineFrandsen; SSiilleenntt AAuuccttiioonn CCoo--CChhaaiirrss ––Song Klein, Helaine Lopes, KathleenWilson and Helle Catallo; FFaasshhiioonn SShhoowwCCoo--CChhaaiirrss – Nadine Bobit, Linda Perry,Kelli Piken and Mae Sinkowitz;FFiinnaanncceeCCoo--CChhaaiirrss – Betty Broughton, Jean O’Delland Barbara Smith; LLuummiinnaarriieessRReepprreesseennttaattiivveess – Gail Hayashi Hubbardand Debbie Uba; OOppppoorrttuunniittyy DDrraawwiinnggCCoo--CChhaaiirrss– Judy Grohne and Ginny Olney;and Volunteer Chair: Irene Wilson.

TORRANCE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER’S MILLION DOLLAR DONORS:(back row) Sam and Rose Feng, Christina and Phil Pavesi, Ralph Scriba, Michael

Rouse, Phylis and Rene Scribe, Gerald and Patricia Turpanjian; (front row) Richard

and Melanie Lundquist, Priscilla Hunt, Beth and Louis Graziadio and Sam Menzelos.



N E W S B R I E F S

Providence Little Company of MaryFoundation’s Sellabration Gala – presented by American Honda MotorCo., Inc. – recently generated a record$706,000 for Providence LCM communityoutreach programs and medical centerservices. Nearly 500 guests celebratedat the sold-out event at The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey. Foundationtrustees Paula Del Vicario and BetsyMiller served as gala co-chairs.

Speaking on behalf of the Foundationand Sellabration committee, BetsyMiller said, “Sponsorship was at an all-time high for Sellabration Gala! We can-not thank the community enough fortheir incredible support of these impor-tant medical programs and services.”

The Spirit of Healing Award was pre-sented to Phyllis R. Monroe, MD, ofProvidence LCM Medical Center SanPedro and Glen I. Komatsu, MD, ofProvidence LCM Medical CenterTorrance. Their consistent leadershipthroughout decades of service hasdemonstrated the strength, hope andcompassion necessary in caring fortheir patients and families, peers andthe hospital community.

In addition to American Honda MotorCo., Inc. as presenting sponsor, theJacqueline Glass Family was a diamondsponsor. Platinum sponsors includedAdvanced Imaging of the South Bay,Inc.; Affiliated Pathologists MedicalGroup; the Centofante Family; Del Amo

Gardens Care Center and GardenaConvalescent Center; DriftwoodHealthcare Center; Bob and KathieEckert; Emergency Specialist PhysiciansMedical Associates, Inc.; John andBillee Gogian; The Jankovich Company;John Keenan; Betsy and Chuck Miller;Providence LCM Medical Center SanPedro; Providence LCM Medical CenterTorrance; Providence LCM San PedroMedical Staff; Ralphs; theScharffenberger Family; South BayAnesthesia Medical Group; ToyotaMotor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. and WellsFargo.

The Sellabration committee includedCathy Alessandra; Seema Alverson;Gwyn Dilday; Kathie Eckert; CindyHagelstein; Shelley Joyce, RN; NancyKolanz, RN; Anne Lemaire; Yvonne Liu;Steve Morikawa; Karen Olds; NinaPatel; Barbara Paullin; Marilyn Prindle;Shannon Ryan; Elaine Scott; DawnShepard; Lynn Watson; LindaWenglikowski and StephanieWenglikowski.

San Pedro resident YvonneBogdanovich was the winner of theopportunity drawing for a 2013 AcuraMDX generously donated by AmericanHonda Motor Co., Inc. The opportunitydrawing raised $75,375.

For information about partnering withProvidence Little Company of MaryFoundation, please contact 310-303-5340 or visit www.plcmfoundation.org.

Providence Little Company of Mary’sSellabration Breaks Gala Fundraising Record

SELLABRATION GALA 20121. Jim Kinney and Diamond Sponsor Jacky Glass with Mary and Steve Morikawa of

Presenting Sponsor American Honda Motor Co., Inc. 2. Sr. Renee Cunningham, LCM; Sr.

Mildred Radziewicz, LCM; Sr. Sharon Ann Walsh, LCM; Sr. Terrence Landini, LCM; Sr. Gloria

Harper, LCM, and Sr. Kathleen McIntyre, LCM 3. Gala Co-Chairs Betsy Miller and Paula Del

Vicario with Foundation President Joseph Zanetta 4. Spirit of Healing Award honoree Dr.

Phyllis Monroe and Providence LCM San Pedro Chief Executive Nancy Carlson 5. Spirit of

Healing Award honoree Dr. Glen Komatsu with his wife Joyce and children Emi and Eric

6. Providence LCM Torrance Chief Executive Liz Dunne and Sr. Terrence Landini, LCM



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The William H. Hannon Foundation has become a sponsor of youthBereave-ment Support Groups at TheGathering Place, the South Bay’s onlycomprehensive bereavement supportfacility. The Gathering Place opened in 2000 and is Providence TrinityCareHospice’s Center for loss and life transitions, offering counseling tothose who have suffered the death of a loved one.

“My late uncle, our Foundation’sfounder, William Hannon, lived inRedondo Beach and was supportive of many South Bay organizations. Our support of The Gathering Place carries on his belief that communitiesneed a network of social serviceproviders that can help people copewith life’s transitions,” said KathleenHannon Aikenhead, President of theWilliam H. Hannon Foundation.

Providence TrinityCare Hospice is part of Providence Health & Services,a non-profit health system committedto providing a comprehensive array ofservices to meet the needs of commu-nities across five states. Providencecontinues the legacy of the Sisters of Providence and the Sisters of theLittle Company of Mary in the West, spanning more than 150 years of service.

“The Gathering Place is the onlycomprehensive bereavement supportfacility in the South Bay. Since its opening in 2000, we have experienceda steady growth in the numbers servedand the demand for services. TheWilliam H. Hannon Foundation’s support allows us to continue to meet the growing need for quality,affordable bereavement counseling,”said Barbara J. Roberts, ExecutiveDirector of Providence TrinityCareHospice Foundation.

William H. HannonFoundation

Supports South Bay’s Only Comprehensive

Bereavement Support Center

MUSIC HONORED: The Rotary Club of Del Amo recently hosted a music contest for

students of West and North High Schools. Students sang, played piano, ukele and clarinet.


On January 24, Fong &Associates CPAs celebratedthe move to their new officesat 2980 Columbia Street inTorrance. The move is a posi-tive step in response to agrowing need for specializedand trusted accounting pro-fessionals.

The self-standing two-storybuilding boasts of expansiveoffice space and conferenceareas, and is located half amile from the TorranceCourthouse. Fong & Associates hasextended tenant opportunities to like-minded professionals, expanding itsreach to the community.

As part of this expansion, Fong &Associates welcomes Wendy Brennanand Shawn Motalebi to their team.Wendy brings extensive film productionand finance experience, having pro-duced feature films with legendary filmexecutive Sid Sheinberg at The BubbleFactory. Wendy is a graduate ofCalifornia State University, Long Beach,has a Certificate in Accounting fromUCLA Extension and is a member ofCalCPA and the AICPA.

Shawn Motalebi is a graduate ofMount St. Mary’s College, L.A. with adegree in Business Administration, and

a concentration in Accounting. Shawnhas been working as an accountant witha local CPA firm in the South Bay, is aRedondo Beach resident and is fluent in Persian.

The team of professionals assembledat Fong& Associates is a knowledgeablegroup of individuals of broad experienceand expertise, and poised to meet thediverse needs within our community.They are leaders in the field of account-ing, tax, estate planning, estate andtrust administration, and business con-sulting services for privately held busi-nesses, non-profit organizations, andhigh net worth individuals.

For more information, visitwww.Fong-CPAs.com, or call310.539.9400.

Fong & Associates CPAs Expands to Better Serve the South Bay

RIBBON CUTTING: Merrietta Fong with Councilmen Tom

Brewer, Bill Southerland, and Torrance Mayor Frank Scotto


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C H A M B E R B E N E F I T S

GAP (Government Affairs Policy group) GAP is comprised of Chamber members who act as legislativeand regulatory analysts for local business by reviewing bills on local,county, state and federal levels and who lobby for support or opposition to proposed legislation.

Green Torrance The City of Torrance and the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce partner to promote and introduce environmental initiatives andeco-friendly companies in the South Bay.

Human Resources ProfessionalsHuman Resources Professionals network and are presented with information on current compliance laws and trends.

Networking at NoonNetworking at Noon is offered monthly at local Chamber member restaurants. This event allows members to promote their businesses, introduce themselves and their company with a 30 second self introduction and to possibly be chosen as a spotlight speaker for a future Networking at Noon.

Political Action Committee (PAC)Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee seeks,endorses and supports candidates whose views represent the businesses of this region to run for public office at the city, county, state, and federallevels.

P.R.O.F.S. (Professional Roundtable of Financial Services)PROFS is a monthly meeting that gives opportunities to networkwith others in the financial field, as well as expand your education within the industry.

Tech Pros Tech Pros brings together technology related companies and professionals (Hardware, Software and Services) as well as those wanting to be educated in making their business tech savvy. Members grow and benefit through networking, support, education and haveopportunities for group presentations.

What are the benefits of being a member of theTorrance Area Chamber of Commerce?

• Credibility as a Chamber member

• Free Business listings in the Membership Directory/Business Resource Guide

• Free Business listed in web directory at www.TorranceChamber.com

• Access group meetings, events and business leaders

• Daily office referrals of TACC members via phone, fax, e-mail or walk in visitors

• Advertising opportunities in the TACC website and Member Directory

• Advertising access to E-mail blasts

• Sponsorship and hosting opportunitiesat Chamber events

• Opportunity to participate in annual Premier Investors program

• Enhancement of visibility with a Ribbon Cutting to commemorate a Grand Opening or Anniversary

• Free SCORE counseling; once a week and by appointment only

• Free and unlimited Certificate of Origins

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