whtcc november magazine
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Dec. 2010Volume 65
No. 10
B U S I N E S S
W O O D L A N D H I L L S - TA R Z A N A C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C EConnections
Members,Welcome!Listing starts on page 8
Renewing MembersListing starts on page 10
Calendar of EventsPage 4
Mardi Gras! Page 3
Committees Page 16
Chamber Pizza PartyPage 14
State Of The Art Images
Paul Davis & Alberta Bellisario Insurance Services
Deats Design
Hornstein Law Offices
Silver Body & Paint
RGEB Employee Benefits
Warner Center Marriott
Flash Frozen Photography, Inc.
Holiday Inn Woodland Hills
Valley Promotional Products
Barone’s
Westfield
Wellness Community
New Member Breakfast Orientation
GOLD LEADERSProvidence Tarzana Medical CenterWarner Center Marriott
SILVER LEADERHoliday Inn Woodland Hills
BRONZE LEADERSWestfield Topanga & PromenadeMotion Picture & Television Fund
SUPPORTER LEADERSDeats DesignHornstein Law OfficesHilton Woodland Hills
FRIEND LEADERSNorthrop Grumman Kaiser PermanenteThe Web Corner
Pratt & Whitney RocketdyneSyndicated Insurance AgencyWelcome WagonPremier America FCUIamFarmers Paul Lawler & AssociatesCorefitPaul Davis & Alberta Bellisario InsuranceServicesFlash Frozen Photography
Support Our Newsletter Sponsors
Photo by Kathy Rappaport
The Woodland Hills~Tarzana Chamber of Commerce New Members find all that the WHTCC offers, meet theStaff, Ambassadors, Committee Chairs, receive their plaque and new member goodie bag.
Red Ginger
MESSAGE FROM THECHAIRMAN
ColleenLangford
WHTCC Chairman of the
Board
I can’t believethe holidays arehere. It feels likejust yesterday
we were welcoming 2010! I hope thatthis year has been good to all of you.During these rough economic timeswe should be grateful for every day. Iknow that I am most grateful for allof you and your support. What a greattime to sit back with friends andfamily to enjoy each other’s companyand reflect on accomplishments,challenges and successes.
I would like to wish all of you aHappy, Healthy, and SAFE HolidaySeason. g
By Diana Williams, Executive Director
Return on Your“MembershipInvestment”Each year ourmembers are facedwith the opportunityto continue theirsupport and
involvement with the WoodlandHills~Tarzana Chamber of Commerce.
I heard from a member who wasconsidering renewal that this was atough year for him. He didn’t have anychamber members book anappointment. “Sorry, love the staff andgot some great friends over the years,just didn’t see a return on myinvestment this year.”
Imagine my surprise when I heardthis. How could this be? Our officereceived calls for referrals as he wasthe only professional member in hiscategory. Also, I got back to the officeto research it. According to our onlinedirectory, his listing had 34 hits thisyear
Of course, the first thing that cameto mind was “your community did get areturn on your investment.” No, Ididn’t say that outloud. Everyrenewal counts. It helps us achieveso much. It alsomade me realizethat chambermembers don’tannounce “Hey, Iam here becauseyou are a chambermember.”
How do we get our members toannounce their loyalty in ourcommunity? We have cards that youwill present everywhere you go. Thepurpose of the card is to make sure youreceive special considerations chambermembers give one another.
When you present your card or ask
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Chamber ReportMailing Address:P.O. Box 1,Woodland Hills,CA 91365
20121 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 204Woodland Hills, CA 91364(818) 347-4737 • Fax (818) 347-3321
2 0 1 0 B O A R D O F D I R E C T O R S
COLLEEN LANGFORDHoliday Inn Woodland HillsChairman of the Board, Chair Beautification
DEBORAH SABLE, CoreFitPast Chair 2008, 2009 Chair Education, Co-Chair Programs
DAVID ASPLUNDProvidence Tarzana Medical CenterExecutive Vice Chair
STEVE H. HORNSTEIN,CPA, LL.M.,CFP™, Hornstein Law OfficesChief Financial Officer
DIANE DEATS, Deats DesignCorporate Secretary, Chair Marketing/P.R.
TRACY MYALLPremier America Credit UnionVice Chair Operations
ANN CARLTON BOSE, Skyline FinancialVice Chair Community Affairs
MITCHELL DEARMANWestfield Topanga and PromenadeVice Chair Programs
FRANÇOIS KHOURY Woodland Hills HiltonVice Chair Special Events
CLAY ANDREWS, Warner Center MarriottVice Chair Special Events
CYNTHIA ELKINSElkins Employment LawChamber Council
PAUL LAWLER Paul Lawler Risk Management
CATHERINE da GAMA GRI, E-PRO, WCR Rodeo Realty
MAX HAGHIGHI, RHUSyndicated Insurance Agency
TIMOTHY COLLINSWorld Financial Group
BARRY S. COHNRGEB Employee Benefits
ROSE GOLDWATERHistorian, Past President 1978
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DIANA WILLIAMS, Executive Director
JEN SVEJDA Director, Business Development
FELICIA PAUST, Executive Assistant
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an establishment if they belong to ourChamber, you are creating awarenessthat we have a Chamber of Commercethat is: • Serving to increase the desirability
where we live,work and play. • Supporting and
promoting large and small businesses.
• Uniting community and business.
• Encouraging buying and
supporting locally.• Working to assist public service
organizations with public safety andquality of life issues.
Think about what your investment inyour Chamber family is bringing to youin all ways. We are thankful for yoursupport. Wishing you much to bethankful for this Holiday Season. g
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HonoringOutgoing Officers
& New Officer Installation Gala
Saturday January 15, 2011Hilton Woodland Hills
6360 Canoga AvenueCostume or Black-Tie Optional
Reception and Silent Auction 6:00-7:30 pmDinner and Program 7:30 pm
Followed by Entertainment and DancingValet Parking is included.
Event tickets $85 per person. $150 for two tickets.Day of the event ticket is $100 per person.
The favor of a response is requested, RSVP by January 13, 2010 at noon.For ad & sponsorship opportunities, please call (818) 347-4737
SAVETHE
DATE!
Business Networking BreakfastWednesday, December 1st 7:00 am – 9:00 amSponsor: Lister Jewelry~Ernie Lister Woodland Hills Country Club, 21150 Dumetz Rd.RSVP REQUIRED by noon on Tuesday. Walk-Ins Welcome add $5 No Jeans please at Breakfast VenueMembers $20, One Time Trial Guest Price $20.There will be assigned seating.
Holiday Multi~Chamber Mixer Invitation OnlyThere will be a multi-chamber members onlymixer at Westfield Topanga and PromenadeThursday, December 2nd, 6:00 – 8:00 Lower Level Near Neiman Marcus6600 Topanga Canyon Blvd. #M-1This will replace our standard November andDecember mixers.RSVP's will be accepted until Noon, Dec. 1st.RSVP REQUIRED to Enter.
Barone's The Pizzeria Express Launches Support our Chamber Fundraiser Day Wednesday, December 8th, 11am – 9pmBarone's The Pizzeria Express, 22435-D Ventura Blvd.Woodland Hills -Tarzana Chamber of Commercewill receive 20% of proceeds, including gift cardssales! This Fundraiser is good for Dine In andTake Out orders. “Let’s give something back toour great Chamber!”says Michael Monteleone
Business Networking LuncheonWednesday, December 15th, 11:30am – 1:30amSponsor: TBASpeaker: Wendy Greuel, City Controller of Los Angeles
Holiday Inn Woodland Hills Warner Center Address: 21101 Ventura Blvd.RSVP REQUIRED by noon on Tuesday. Walk-Ins Welcome add $5 Members $25, One Time Trial Guest Price $25
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Calendar of EventsBusiness Networking BreakfastWednesday, January 5th, 7:00 am – 9:00 amWoodland Hills Country Club, 21150 Dumetz Rd.RSVP REQUIRED by noon on Tuesday. Walk-Ins add $5No Jeans please at Breakfast VenueMembers $20 One Time Trial Guest $20. There will be assigned seating.
New Member Orientation BreakfastInvitation OnlyWednesday, January 12th, 8:00 am – 9:00 amHoliday Inn Woodland Hills, 21101 Ventura Blvd.RSVP REQUIRED by noon on Tuesday
I N S T A L L A T I O N G A L ASaturday, Janaury 15th, 6:00 pm – 10:30 pmCostumes or Black Tie OptionalHilton Woodland Hills, 6360 Canoga Ave. Reception & Silent Auction 6:00 pm – 7:30 pmDinner & Program 7:30 pm Followed by~Entertainment & DancingRSVP REQUIRED by noon on Thursday, Jan. 13thIndividual Tickets $85.00, 2 Tickets for $150
Business Networking LuncheonWednesday, January 19th, 11:30 am – 1:15 pm Warner Center Marriott, 21850 Oxnard StreetRSVP REQUIRED by noon on Tuesday. Walk-Ins add$5, Members $25, One Time Trial Guest $25
Business Networking MixerWednesday, January 26th, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Address: TBARSVP REQUIRED by noon on Tuesday.Members $0 One Time Trial Guest $10
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Esthetic ProfessionalsKristie Borquez18981 Ventura Blvd. Ste. 300Tarzana CA 91356Phone: (818)758-3557 Fax: (818)758-3559www.estheticprofessionals.comKBorquez@estheticprofessionals.com
Paul SmithWoodland Hills WineCompany22622 Ventura Blvd.Woodland Hills CA 91364Phone: (818)222-1111 Fax: (818)[email protected]
Champion EmployerServicesTom Elias9574 Topanga Canyon Blvd.Woodland Hills CA 91311Phone: (818)678-6400 Fax: (818)[email protected]
Gina Salman RealtorWhite House Properties22144 Clarendon #120Woodland Hills CA 91367(818) [email protected] estate professional for resi-dential properties in the SanFernando Valley. Woodland Hillsresident for over 20 years. Honestand strong negotiator with over25 years sales & marketing expe-rience. Committed to personalservice whether you are buying orselling.
Green Financial ServicesMario Valverde18460 Sherman WayReseda CA 91335Phone: (818)921-4774 Fax: (818)[email protected]
Jersey Mike'sJeff Bengston19458 Ventura Blvd.Tarzana CA 91356Phone: (818)343-0371 Fax: (818)[email protected]
Productivity PR, Inc. (media & public relations)Tracey Rosen22801 Ventura Blvd. Ste 207Woodland Hills CA 91364Phone: (818)[email protected]
Culinary CutiesVanessa Craig22045 De la Guerra St.Woodland Hills CA 91364Phone: (818)[email protected]
Reid Freeman LandscapesReid Freeman24510 Pat PlaceWoodland Hills CA 91367Phone: (310)[email protected] full service Landscape Companydedicated to meeting your land-scaping needs while saving money.We design and build both soft andhardscapes. We have reliableEnglish speaking crews for instal-lation and maintenance. We use apractical approach to creating yourlandscape that stays within budget.
Nature's RemedyChiropracticDr. Mitra Razipour D.C.20969 Ventura Blvd. #23Woodland Hills CA 91364(818)[email protected]
Daar & Newmana Professional Law CorporationJeff Daar / Michael Newman21700 Oxnard Street, Suite 350Woodland Hills CA 91367Phone: (818)615-0999 Fax: (818)[email protected] [email protected] & Newman, PC Lawyers a multi-national law firmEfficiently and strategically pro-viding creative solutions and serv-ices across diverse industry sectorsand international borders seamless-ly for small and mid-sized compa-nies, as well as publicly listedcompanies, individuals, govern-ment entities and entrepreneurs.
The UPS Store WoodlandHillsKeith Casey20929 Ventura Bl. Ste. 47Woodland Hills CAwww.theupsstorelocal.com/4033/[email protected]
Fetch! Pet Care of Woodland Hills toEncinoSal BarragatoWoodland Hills CAPhone: (818)297-8899www.fetchpetcare.com/woodland-hills-to-encino/loc_id/172/a/home/-/[email protected]
Americanism EducationLeagueDeborah Sable610 W. Foothill St. Ste AMonrovia CA 91016Phone: (626)[email protected]
Tarzana Wine & SpiritsSimon Shamoun18839 Ventura BlvdTarzana CA 91356Phone: (818)342-0355 Fax: (818)[email protected]
CoolrideSergio Delorean22777 Lyons Avenue Suite 101Newhall CA 93550Phone: (888)812-2665 Fax: (888)812-2551Web: www.coolride.comEmail: [email protected]
Farmers Insurance AgentSean McGaughey21860 Burbank Blvd. Ste. 130Woodland Hills CA 91367Phone: (818)817-1230 Fax: (818)[email protected]
Five Star VendNiels Mikkelsen23849 Califa StreetWoodland Hills CA 91367(818)[email protected]
Frankie's Italian KitchenLionel Brambila5538 Reseda Blvd.Tarzana CA 91356(818)705-1295www.frankiesitaliankitchen.comfrankiesitaliankitchen@hotmail.com
SBDC (Small BusinessDevelopment Center)Ben TennPhone: Santa Clarita, CA 91355(661)362-5900www.cocsbdc.comsbdc@canyons.eduTheSmallBusinessDevelopmentCenter (SBDC) is an SBA affiliatedconsulting and training service forthe San Fernando Valley. TheSBDC, which is hosted byCollege of the Canyons, employsfifteen expert business advisorswho provide no cost professionaladvice and coaching as well asmonthly trainings.
Paetec CommunicationsJae Park15260 Ventura Blvd Ste 1410Sherman Oaks CA 91403(310)[email protected]
Welcome New Members!We encourage you to make the most of your membership by becoming involved;
join a committee, attend meetings, participate in events, let us get to know you!
Ask Jen howto do a ribbon cutting. 818.347.4737
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PM Realty Group200 S. Los Robles Ave, Suite 6Pasadena CA 91101Phone: (626)683-9398 Fax: (626)683-9498Web: www.pmrg.comPM Realty Groups commitment toexcel in the area of property man-agement is the underlying catalystfor the high standards maintainedin office projects managed by PMRealty Group throughout theUnited States. As property manage-ment specialists, we have devel-oped highly sophisticated adminis-trative, operating and technical sys-tems with the versatility to adapt tothe changing requirements of ourclients buildings and their occu-pants. Standard operating proce-dures guide all PM Realty Groupemployees in their responsibilitiesassuring continuity throughout allof the projects we manage.The PMRealty Group management teamsconsists of highly trained, experi-enced professionals. The property’sManagement Office is set up toserve the needs of our customersand to ensure that your occupancyat WoodlandBurbank is a pleasantexperience. Our goal is to provideour clients with the very best serv-ice possible.
Corbin Gentle DentalDr. Poolak Zand19701 Ventura Blvd.Woodland Hills CA 91364Phone: (818)758-1805 Fax: (818)[email protected]
Stan Israel InsuranceServices, Inc.Stan Isreal5699 Kanan Road, Suite 367Agoura Hills CA 91301(818)[email protected]
Santa Monica MountainsCycleryDavid Kooi21526 Ventura Blvd.Woodland Hills CA 91364(818)[email protected] Local Bike Shop ExperienceYou Deserve.
Girl Scouts of Greater LosAngelesMary Bloomfield20931 Burbank Blvd., Ste. AWoodland Hills CA 91367(626)[email protected]
Administaff, Inc.Greg Tatoyan550 N. Brand Blvd., Suite 650Glendale CA 91203Phone: (818)546-3129 Fax: (818)[email protected] a Business Consultant, I helpEntrepreneurs/Executives focusintensely on profit-generating activ-ities; provide ways to capitalize onnew opportunities; and reduce com-pany's operating expenses year-over-year. Our services are gearedtowards Entrepreneurs/Executivesthat are looking for administrativerelief, affordable big company ben-efits, reduced liabilities, and a sys-tematic way to improve productivity.
US Bank-Westlake OfficeJanet Hartley5750 Lindero Canyon RoadWestlake Village CA 91361Phone: (818)865-3115 Fax: (818)[email protected]
Stuppler & Company Inc.Barry Stuppler5855 Topanga Canyon Blvd Siute 330Woodland Hills CA 91367Phone: (818)592-2800 Fax: (818)[email protected]
Office DepotPaul Faitro6227 Topanga Canyon Blvd.Woodland Hills CA 91367Phone: (818)716-7770 Fax: (818)[email protected]
AT&TJohn Darnell12900 Park Plaza DriveCerritos CA 90703www.att.com/[email protected]
Topanga Police YouthDavid Marcus21501 Schoenborn St.Canoga Park CA 91304(818)449-8903www.topangapoliceyouthboard.orgdmarcus@topangapoliceyouth-board.org
Marriage & FamilyTherapyEstela Posternak MFT19634 Ventura Blvd. Ste 303Tarzana CA 91356Phone: (213)842-6972Web: www.posternakmft.comEmail: [email protected]
Jersey Mike’sTom Magglos22649 Ventura Blvd.(in Smart & Final shopping center)Woodland Hills CA 91364Phone: (818)225-7070 Fax: (818)225-7076Web: www.jerseymikes.comEmail: [email protected]
All Clear BusinessSolutionsEdward BarajasPhone: (818)402-6159Web: [email protected]
Columbia CollegeHollywoodTed O’Karma18618 Oxnard St.Tarzana CA 91356Phone: (818)401-1021 Fax: (818)[email protected]
Ajilon ProfessionalStaffingStephanie Taylor21650 Oxnard St #1500Woodland Hills CA 91364Phone: (818)348-8555 Fax: (818)[email protected]
MelaleucaMichelle Zimmer(310)[email protected]
The Mercer at WarnerCenterSadaf Fazly22100 Erwin StreetWoodland Hills CA 91367Phone: (866)646-1203 Fax: (818)340-2792www.experiencemercer.comleasingdirector@experience-woodranch.com
Eve Marie FordPepperdineGraziadioSchool16830 Ventura Blvd., Suite 200Encino CA 91436Phone: (818)501-1625 Fax: (818)501-1631http://[email protected]
Marissa LeviDiscoverySchool18719 TophamTarzana CA 91335Phone: (818)521-3835 Fax: (818)[email protected]
Cella Skin CareBonnie Burgess5348 Topanga Blvd.Cyn. , Ste 1Woodland Hills CA 91364Phone: (818)623-7333Web: www.cellaskincare.comEmail: [email protected]
Call the office to heap praise
upon the beautiful ladies
that work there.
They won’t mind. I promise.
818.347.4737
Call the officeto be an event sponsor.
1.818.347.4737
818.888.2280 flashfrozenphotography.com
[email protected] Ventura Blvd., Suite 3
Woodland Hills, CA 91364 in the French QuarterVentura County Woman Business Owner of the Year
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Magic CleanerMaribel Collens6600 Topanga Cyn Blvd.Canoga Park CA 91303Phone: (818)[email protected]
Tara Gurung BlackTara’s Himalayan Cuisine19737 Ventura Blvd.Woodland Hills CA 91364(818)[email protected]
Adrian Goldman -PianistWoodland Hills CAPhone: (818)[email protected] am a classical pianist. I have 4Cd’s for sale at this time. AdrianPlays Romantic Music; AdrianPlaysFavorites: Favorites forChildren and Adrian PlaysClementi. I also have written amanual Reading Bass Clef is Easy,for anyone who needs help in read-ing bass clef. I am available toplay for weddings dinner parties,social and business functions. Iteach piano- all ages, all levels.
European Wax CenterGreg Andreoli21811 Ventura Blvd.(next to Henry's)Woodland Hills CA 91364Phone: (888)391-1160 Fax: (888)[email protected]
Weissman Law FirmDonald Weissman5567 Reseda Blvd., Suite 118Tarzana CA 91356Phone: (818)704-5151 Fax: (818)[email protected]
Don Sweeney ProductionsDon Sweeney7038 OakdaleWinnetka CA 91306Phone: (818)648-8608 Fax: (818)[email protected] of several aspects fromgraphic arts to performing arts; inaddition to producing videos forcommercials and documentariesDon utilizes his artistic eye neededto design many of the programbooks and tribute books you mayhave already seen, but didn’t knowit was designed by Don SweeneyProductions.
www.818mydentist.comZiad Rhayem D.D.S./Nina Ryan21123 Victory Blvd.Canoga Park CA 91303Phone: (818)[email protected]
Doggroomers On the Go!Lisa HabermanPO BoxWinnetka CA 91306Phone: (818)884-8585Email: [email protected]
Thomas Marowelli StateFarm AgentThomas Marowelli21731 Ventura Blvd Ste 160Woodland Hills CA 91364Phone: (805)236-0431 Fax: (818)[email protected]
ATTENDa ribbon cutting this week!
Notes from NeighborhoodWatch
HOLIDAYS, the temptation toleave personal property andshopping bags in plain sightcreates great opportunity forthieves. Avoid being the victimof a crime by taking a littleextra effort, keep this in mind“Lock It, Hide It, Keep It”
Beware of Ticket Scams!Recently, a big increase incounterfeit tickets for sought-after concerts and sportsevents being sold on Craigslist.Internet sites like Craigslist,Oodle, Yahoo Classifieds, andEBay provide some greatbargains, but think twice beforeyou purchase event tickets ifthe site does not provide aguarantee. Selling unneededtickets on Craigslist can be fastand easy, but buying them canleave you holding a FORGERYand stuck on the outside of thevenue unless you know how tospot a fake. If you do choose topurchase event tickets from aprivate party, consider thefollowing tips:
1. Know what the tickets aresupposed to look like. It’seasy to print up fake tickets,if you know what they aresupposed to look like, you areless likely to be scammed.
2. Meet somewhere safe. If you are carrying $1,000.00for those special tickets,Consider meeting in aPOLICE LOBBY so you don’t get robbed.
3. If the seller will accept acheck, use a cashier’s checkinstead of a personal one toprotect your identity. If theperson is a scam artist, youdon’t want to give them achance to forge your check.
4. If you don’t meet in person,consider using a service likePayPal that has someprotection to refund yourmoney in case of a scam or ifyou never receive the tickets.
We are always in search of agreat deal and private partyads like Craigslist can be agreat place to find a bargain,just don’t let yourself fall victimto a scam while trying to gettickets to your favorite event. gFREE?
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Members in the News
by Sean McCarthyOn November 13, thirty five people showed up early on
Saturday morning to beautify Ventura Boulevard inWoodland Hills. Most were from local church communitiesas well as chamber members. Non chamber participantswere split between congregants from Shepherd of the HillsChurch in Chatsworth and Elders from Church of JesusChrist Latter Day Saints wards in Reseda and WoodlandHills.
The area cleaned is 3.3 miles of Ventura Blvd., fromWilbur on the east to Canoga Avenue on the west. Wetrimmed and cleaned tree wells, swept sidewalks andremoved litter. Additionally, we swept four freewayunderpasses at De Soto, Winnetka, Corbin and Wilbur. All of the work was completed in 3.5 hours.
Ninety-five bags of debris were collected. Special thanks to Western Bagels and Jersey Mike's
22649 Ventura Blvd. (in Smart & Final parking lot) 818-225-7070, Woodland Hills for refreshments!
Images for this article are posted to FaceBook athttp://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=27808&id=128424140534558 The photog is Wade MacDonald, Shepherd ofthe Hills 818-888-7501 x101 g
Thanks to our November Luncheon sponsor: • Columbia College Hollywood.
December breakfast sponsor is • Ernie Lister, Lister Jewlery.
December Breakfast speaker winner is • Aaron Albucher Accounting.
December Luncheon speaker is• Wendy Greuel.
Travel Tip Checklist• Place houselights on timer to make it appear as if you’re home.• Temporarily suspend mail and newspaper deliveries.• Ask trusted friend or neighbor to keep watch over your home.
Provide your contact information to them.• Charge cell phone or mobile devices prior to traveling.• Pack strategically and as lightly as possible. Most airlines typically
allow just one carry-on bag.• Remember TSA’s 3-1-1 Rules for all liquids and gels you pack in
carry-on luggage.• Print boarding passes 24 hours prior to your flight.• Place government-issued ID that matches reservation exactly into
wallet or purse you’ll take with you. (TSA’s Secure Flight)• Make copies of itineraries and confirmation numbers for airlines,
hotels and rental cars. Bring with you.• Make list of important telephone numbers for airlines, hotel, rental
cars and travel agent. Carry with you.• Wear comfortable clothes and easily removable shoes. This will
speed up airport security.• Leave home with cushion of time to get you to airport at least two
hours before domestic departures or three hours beforeinternational flights.
• Be prepared for crowds. Even for seasoned travelers, rememberthat this may be the only time of the year when many are traveling,so they may be less prepared or informed than you.
• Be prepared to pay for checked bags. Exceptions include preferredstatus with the airline, those who are traveling in first class, andthose carrying certain airlines’ preferred credit cards, includingDelta’s American Express Card and Continental’s MasterCard.
• Know which items are prohibited by law.• Place all metal items (wallet, watch, jewelry, cell phone, etc.) in
your carry-on or in a security binas you approach security.• Remove laptops, DVD players and other similar items from bag and
place in security bin. The exception is the TSA-approved laptop bag.• Remove all coats, jackets and sweatshirts with front zippers and
place into security bin.• Remove shoes and place on security conveyor belt.• Remember that patience is a virtue and that the holiday spirit
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Bob Austin AdZooAmbassador of the Month,October
Bob Austin, who spells his namebackward so he is not confused withall other Bobs, enjoys being anAmbassador and promoting ChamberMembership.
Bob says being a Regional Director with AdzZoo andhelping businesses acquire new customers while brandingtheir business on the Internet, is a career dream. Helping abusiness reach local customers that go to Google forproducts and services in today's New Economy is a greatbusiness model to be a part of.
Bob grew up outside Portland, Oregon and is very proudto be a Beaver from Oregon State. Bob has one son Brad,who he enjoys hanging out with. Camping once a monthfrom March to October, with his best friends and son, is thequality time he enjoys the most. Bob says camping out atthe beach while eating, drinking and enjoying a good campfire is a great way to forget about everyday stress. Hisother way to relax is either going to a Dodger game orValley Cultural Center Concerts in the Park.
Bob’s Chamber advice is to be active and attend as manynetworking events as you can, if you do, your business willgrow. g
Patrick Meherin Avant-Garde Marketing Services
Ambassador of the Month,September
Patrick Meherin, an IndependentRepresentative for Avant-GardeMarketing Services, is a native ofSouthern California. His past careersincluded teaching chess to over10,000 elementary school studentswith a non-profit organization, andteaching rock-climbing at a private
school. He uses this experience to help educate businessowners on how to most easily and affordably accept credit-card payments and other forms of transactions. Patrick isan extremely active Ambassador, having won Ambassadorof the Month 3 times. www.agmsonline.com. g
Renewing Members
Jen saysThe more you tell others about WHTCCthe larger we get & the more businessyou could potentially be doing. g
JEN SVEJDAWHTCC
Director, BusinessDevelopment
19 71Woodland Hills Country ClubPhil Lopez – www.woodlandhillscc.org
19 74Business Machines CenterRay Wargnierwww.businessmachinescenter.com
West Valley OccupationalCenterVeronica Montes — www.wvoc.net
19 7 8Torgan-Beard -FernandezDental GroupKim Brody — www.tbdental.com
19 7 9Riverrock Real Estate GroupJoy Jugovic — www.riverrockreg.com
19 8 4Warner Gardens MotelBessie Flessas www.knightsinn.com
19 8 4Elliott Kramsky, Attorney atLawElliott N. Kramsky – www.lo-enk.com
19 8 8Gary M. Barnbaum, CPA, CMCGary Barnbaum, CPA CMCwww.gmbarnbaum.com
19 8 9Halsey School– Richard Halseywww.halseyschools.com
19 9 2The Foundation for PierceCollegeDennis Washburnwww.piercecollege.edu
19 9 3Brenner, Berman andAssociatesJennifer Brennerwww.brennercpas.com
David B. Newman, CPA, Inc.David B. Newmanwww.davidnewmancpa.com
Don Luenebrink, CLU, ChFCDon Luenebrinkwww.luenebrinkfinancialservices.com
19 9 4San Fernando Valley BarAssociationRosie Soto — www.sfvba.org
PathPointBill Murphy — www.wtpinc.org
19 9 5Dilbeck Realtors, GMACSherry Keowen — www.dilbeck.com
19 9 8New York LifeTom Koelewyn, CLU, ChFCwww.sanfernandovalley.nyloffices.com
2 0 0 2United ImagingScott Crowwww.unitedimaging.com
American Legion Post 826Robert L. Schol Sr.www.americanlegionwoodlandhills.blogspot.com
Ameritel, Inc.Dave Burtch – www.ameritelinc.com
Law Offices of Feinberg &Waller, APCMarshall Wallerwww.feinbergwaller.com
Continued...
It’s a Celebration & You’re Invited40th Anniversary/Ribbon Cutting. January 13, 5pm
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2 0 0 3Storage Etc.Sharon Smithwww.storageetc.com
2 0 0 3LoanMart - Collateral Lender,Inc.Josh Ickovicwww.woodlandhillspawnshop.com
2 0 0 4Neal DistributorKalpana Butala
Therapeutic EffectAni Papazyan, CN, LMT, CFTwww.therapeuticeffectplus.com
2 0 0 4Bigoudi InternationalCarlos de la Vegawww.bigoudi-intl.com
2 0 0 5Carnahan & AssociatesMarva Taggwww.carnahanrealty.com
Lockheed Federal Credit UnionWalter Franklinwww.lockheedfcu.org
Specialty RoofingJulio Freemanwww.specialty-roofing.com
Ivy Academia EntrepreneurialCharter SchoolTatyana Berkovichwww.ivyacademia.com
Brevidoro Ins. Agency /Farmers InsuranceSteve Brevidorowww.brevidoro.com
The M.U.S.I.C. FoundationKristin Thibedeauwww.supporttmf.org
Tri-Valley Special OlympicsLaura Mayowww.sosc.org/trivalley.html
2 0 0 6Gillette and AssociatesPhysical TherapyTerry Gillettewww.gillettept.net
Evan Ashcraft FoundationJane Brightwww.evanashcraft.org
Jay Nolan Community Services,Inc.Jeff Strullywww.jaynolan.org
Temple AliyahDavid Brookwww.templealiyah.org
All Saints Home Care andReferral ServicesElegance Hippolyte, RN, BSN, PHNwww.allsaintsinhomecaregivers.com
AMF Woodlake BowlJavier Serrano www.amf.com
2 0 0 7Barry's Ticket ServiceCathy Yoelwww.barrystickets.com
Absolute Best ElectricJim Allenwww.absolutebestelectric.com
Taft Plaza Dental GroupJoanna Petersonwww.taftplazadental.com
SCG Financial Services, A Prof.Corp.Stephen C Gilbertwww.scgfs.com
Nicola's KitchenJohn Saffellwww.nicolaskitchen.com
Monarch Village TarzanaSarah Laloyanwww.monarchvillage.net
The Right Cartridge, LLCVlad Sterlinwww.therightcartridge.com
AVANT-GARDE MarketingSolutions, Inc.Independent RepresentativePatrick Meherinwww.agmsonline.com
Barrister Executive Suites,Inc.Kerri Moraleswww.barrister-suites.com
Luther Burbank SavingsMaryam Soboutiwww.lutherburbanksavings.com
Syndicated Insurance Agency,LLCLeslie M. Kazwww.Syndicatedins.com
Beds UnlimitedLucie Volotzkywww.bedsunlimited.ne
2 0 0 8Howard Johnson Inn & SuitesAndy Vanmaliwww.hojo.com/hotel/01759
Michael A. Persky, M.D.,F.A.C.S., Facial Plastic SurgeryFelicia Baselliwww.drpersky.com
Assurance DocumentShreddingBrad Fordwww.adshred.com
Edward Jones InvestmentsGina Lapinerwww.edwardjones.com
Janet Montgomery HypnotherapyJanet Montgomerywww.janetmontgomeryhypnotherapy.com
The Alvarez Firm, A LawCorporationJustin Alvarezwww.alvarezfirm.com
Therapeutic Living Centers forthe BlindSally MacDowellwww.tlc4blind.org
Paul the Barber at Daniel'sHair Styling For MenPaul Shafitwww.PaulTheBarber.T35.com
gish SEIDEN LLPDavid Foxwww.gskcpa.com
Maguire & HartVincent Maguirewww.maguireandhart.com
Leonis Adobe MuseumDiane Ramadanwww.leonisadobemuseum.org
Leonis Adobe MuseumDiane Ramadanwww.leonisadobemuseum.org
The Web CornerRobert Adamswww.thewebcorner.com
2 0 0 9Life Insurance SolutionsJerry Izenbergwww.LifeInsuranceSolutions.Biz
Vista Automotive FamilyDee Dee Alexanderwww.vistadirect.net
Braemar Country ClubJanine Walkerwww.braemarclub.com
GreatWay Roofing CompanyMatthew Saegerwww.GreatWayroofing.com
Giftberry.orgKevin Hinckerwww.giftberry.org
Carillon Apartment HomesLeasing Officewww.carillonlife.com
The Absolute Yoga & PilatesMonika Hallwww.theabsoluteyoga.com
GainYour Business!
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Minuteman PressJohn Garbowww.minutemanpress.com
BetterMen.orgWayne Levinewww.BetterMen.org
Michael Meskat AccountancyMichael Meshkatwww.meshkataccountancy.com
Warner Center Condominiums,LLC (The Met)James Elliottwww.themetwc.com
Gary L. Etting, O.D., AnOptometric Corp.Gary Ettingwww.visualprocessing.com
Veterinary Specialists of theValleyMatt Kriegerwww.vetspecialistsvalley.com
AAA Rents and EventsRamiro Beltranwww.aaarents.com
Adoption 911 - The SweetWater Ranch, IncCandi Cooperwww.swradoption911.com
Beezley Management, LLC /Management 180 ConsultingJonathan Levywww.beezleymanagement.com
Big O' Tires of Canoga ParkBrett Barnett — www.BigOTires.com
Barone's The Pizzeria ExpressSteve Monteleonewww.baronespizzeria.com
Safe Passage - W.C.I.G Inc.Trish Steelewww.safepassagehome.org
Citibank, N.ANahal Kashaniwww.locations.citibank.com
Sunrise of Woodland HillsJanet Plantwww.sunriseseniorliving.com
The Chamber is actively seeking ways to improve our community and, in so doing, we would like to invite you to consider LEADER LEVEL support.
THE WOODLAND HILLS~TARZANA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE is experiencing phenomenalgrowth! We offer businesses, large and small, benefits that are unique to their growth.Larger businesses are able to showcase that “community matters” through specialsponsorships to the Chamber. Small businesses gain by beautification and increasingdesirability to promote our community. We welcome you to become members and to be apart of the successful growth of Woodland Hills~Tarzana Chamber of Commerce!
Why you want an Exclusive LEADER LEVEL:• Your logo will be placed on our LEADER Banner which is displayed at each WHTCC event.
• You have a great platform to be recognized with the largest Chamber in the SanFernando Valley. You will meet people, including civic leaders, not only in our communitybut well beyond.
• You maximize public relations and marketing opportunities to improve and increasemembers' visibility with the Chamber’s sphere of influence.
• One stop shopping.Your membership is paid and you choose where the remaining fundsare allocated. 01/01/2011-12/31/2011
• Your LEADER LEVEL Support membership is tax deductible. We are a nonprofit 501(C) 6.
• Our many high profile programs and events are well attended and community recognized.
• To showcase your community support through media marketing on our website and thetemplate e-mails recognizing your support.
• We are in a strong position for governmental advocacy that supports our members,businesses and our community. You are automatically a member of the United Chambersof Commerce with your WHTCC membership.
We are working hard to promote a vibrant sense of community! You can strengthen andhelp beautify Woodland Hills and Tarzana by supporting the Chamber of Commerce.
Your contribution enables us to continue accomplishing great results.
• Unite Community and Business.• Strengthen our local large and small businesses.• Work with Public Service Organizations to ensure public safety and quality of life issues.• Advocate legislative issues that affect local business environments in our community.• Community betterment and beautification to increase desirability where you and youremployees live, work and play.
Let's support each other and help our community be the Southern California model ofbusiness growth and living desirability! g
Mike's Roofing / Building CorpKaren Andersonwww.mikesroofing.com
ExotifitMaria Torreswww.exotifit.com
The Village at NorthridgeRobin Formanwww.srgseniorliving.com g
Community Recognitionfor
Martin Carman The Computer DoctorAmbassador of the Month,August
Martin Carman, "The ComputerDoctor,” will provide you with theexpertise needed to make yourcomputer or computer system satisfyall of your needs and requirements.From custom tutorials throughcomprehensive hardware and software
services, Martin’s many years of experience will assist youin making the right choices you need - cost-effectively.Martin is certified by both Microsoft and Novell. “TheComputer Doctor” makes house and office calls. MartinCarman, 818.710.0647, www.synapticsystems.biz. g
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LAW OFFICES20335 Ventura Blvd., Suite 203
Woodland Hills, CA 91364(818) 887-9401 • (888) 280-8100
[email protected]://www.HornsteinLawOffices.com
Call for a Free Consultation.STEVE H. HORNSTEIN, Attorney at Law, CPA, LL.M., CFP®
Estate Planning, Conservatorships, Probate, Trusts
Ed Grisso6250 Canoga Avenue, Suite 419
Woodland Hills, CA 91367 800.425.1633 - 818.301.5399 (F)
E-mail: [email protected] http://www.valleypromotionalproducts.com/
Diana says Volunteering is rewarding.
Ask us how you can be involved.
There are no words for the gift your shared at the
Old Fashioned Family FairBy Kandis LandmannMy first experience with theWoodland Hills~TarzanaChamber of Commerce wasat a new Members breakfastthat I attended whileshopping for a means tomarket my product. I found a“Home” after meeting theAmbassadors and Diana, Jen& Felicia. I guess I havecome full circle, as I nowwanted to share that feelingwith friends and neighbors in
our Community. In Send Out Cards, that is called “YourWHY” behind your justification of putting in endless hours,climbing mountains, and putting your heart before pocketbook. In my life time, I have heard stories about thingsoccurring, that in my heart I just knew was a Miracle.October 24, 2010 the OLD FASHIONED FAMILY FAIRfrom Canton, Ohio was transported to Warner Center Parkin Woodland Hills California. The sun was shining brightlyon our event, until the very end of our day. This by itselfwas an answer to my prayers. I have so many of you tothank that have worked diligently, to make this day happenwith a bit of panache, and pulling together a CommunitySpirit of “Just Do it!
Thank you VOLUNTEERS for working with such pride asevidenced by the smile on your faces. It didn’t matter if youwere standing over a hot grill in the sun, selling tickets,building a corral out of hay, making cotton candy, root beerfloats, walking about with animals, MC’ing tugs of war orwatching a watermelon eating contest with CouncilmanZine delighting the crowd. This was a wave of peopleoffering an extraordinary effort for the success of an eventthat turned off the TV, turned off the computers, & broughtpeople out to enjoy being together. Team leaders, BobAustin, Patrick Meherin, Pinki Dhillon, Diana Williams, JenSvejda, Felicia Paust, Diane Deats, Kathy Rappaport, RonNaslund, Candy Cooper, Leslie Maltz, Keith Nichols,Sandy Rosenholtz, Vanessa Craig, Mark Sterling, DavidWilliams Paul Lawler, Tracy Myall, David Asplund,Colleen Langford and Dennis Zine... there are no words forthe gift your shared on that bright sunny day.
We will review at a wrap up meeting to see what thisfestival amounted to financially and how to improve uponthis event for next year. Congratulations…it was awonderful day. g
http://www.woodlandhillscc.net Ribbon Cuttings November 2010 Page 14
Ask Jen: JEN SVEJDADirector, Business Development. 1.818.347.4737
Yankee Doodles
Folks lined up to start buying the condo of their dream at KB Home!
Welcome Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles to Woodland Hills! Girl Scouts offers girls ages five to 17 the world’s premier personalgrowth and leadership development experience.
Owners Jeff & Paul have an excellent reputation forgiving customers what they want – great food that isfresh, fast and affordable!Visit them at JerseyMike's19458 Ventura Blvd.,Tarzana
Congrats to YogaWorks on their Grand Opening at Tarzana"Village Walk". YogaWorks offers all styles and levels of
yoga, a wonderfully diverse, warm and welcomingcommunity of students, staff and teachers.
RIBBONCUTTINGS
Photo: Kathy Rappaporthttp://www.flashfrozenphotography.com
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How to:get a Ribbon Cutting or a
mixer for yourself?
Support Our ChamberFundraiser DayWednesday, December 8
11am – 9pmBarone’s Kicks off Our
“Support Your Local Chamber Day”Announce that you are a member!
Enjoy Barone’s Famous Pizza, Pasta, Salads and Desserts!
Woodland Hills-Tarzana Chamber of CommerceWill receive 20% of proceeds collected, including gift cards sales!
This Fundraiser is good for Dine In and Take Out orders. Let’s give something back to our great Chamber!
(WHTCC is a nonprofit 501C6~Consult your tax advisor regarding business deductions)
22435-D Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA91364 - 818-703-1700
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Be friendswith your Chamber Staff on Facebook,
LinkedIn: Diana Williams,
Jen Svejda, Felicia Paust
1/8 page . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 Junior page . . . . . . . . $350
1/4 page . . . . . . . . . . . . $200 Full page: . . . . . . . . . $400
1/2 page . . . . . . . . . . . . $300 Add $150 for back cover
Web site banner, 3 months. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $250
Insert your flyers into the newsletter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175
Email blast the whole membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125
Advertising with BUSINESS CONNECTIONSYou’re reading it! Prices for advertising...
Congrats to Dr. Matthew Bernstein on his new location where he specializes inhelping patients with neck, lower back, hip pain, leg pain, auto accidents, andsports-related injuries.
RIBBON CUTTINGS
Congrats to Bigoudi International Salon on their Grand Re-Opening at their newlocation!
© Jim Brammer / http://www.stateoftheartimages.comPhoto © Jim Brammer / http://www.stateoftheartimages.com
Marcia Brammer State ofthe Art ImagesAmbassador of the Month,July 2010
State of the Art Images is a fineart, portraiture and commercialphotography studio located inTarzana, California. As co-owners ofthis award winning studio, Marciaand Jim Brammer, take great pride
in creating a unique experience for each client, startingwith a personally-designed photo session that produces acustom portfolio of images and services that excite, delightand inspire for years to come. g
Check the Chamber website to findan event to attend this week.
www.woodlandhillscc.net/event_listings.php
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B A R & G R I L LResort Breakfast in your neighborhood... great prices.
Happy Hour - Dine In - Early Bird SpecialsEase your stress... Book your party with us.
21101 Ventura Blvd.,Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Phone: 818 883-6110http://www.hiwoodlandhills.com
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Wine Enthusiast Magazine Commends Local Woodland Hills Business
For Vision And IndustriousnessLocal business owner, Alex Guarachi, TGIC Importers,
Inc.’s, located on Ventura Boulevard in Woodland Hills washonored this week by theprestigious Wine EnthusiastMagazine and was named WineEnthusiast Importer of the Year2010.
TGIC is an internationalimporter of premium wines. Thisprestigious award is a beacon oflight in a struggling economy. Whatmakes the award most meaningfulis its commendation of hard work,sweat and consistency. TGIC isindeed maintaining a healthy
financial position despite the current economic woes of otherbusinesses, however this award recognizes innovation,persistence and belief. TGIC created the Chilean andArgentinian wine categories in the US 25 years ago whennobody else would even consider importing wines from theseregions. It stuck with it, and it took 25 years but today thesecategories are hot and getting hotter and TGIC is at the heartof that trend.
This award commends good old-fashioned labor andcommitment, something we’re all learning are keycharacteristics any business owner needs to keep afloat intoday’s economy. The economic turndown we’re all livingthrough has shown us that although the kudos are not alwaysinstant, constancy and steadiness will prove rewarding in thelong-term and America needs more long-term businesses andless fair-weather ones.
We need examples of steadfast companies that choose to,and are capable of, enduring the bad times to create a strong,lasting entity that can create employment, grow business andeven expand in a hurting economy. Alex Guarachi is thatexample personified and TGIC is the mirror of his efforts.
TGIC was founded 25 years ago by Alex Guarachi and hassince grown into one of the nation’s leading innovators inwine imports. TGIC brings in wines from eleven countriesaround the globe, including Chile, Argentina, Australia,New Zealand and Spain, as well as representing anddistributing California Wines from Napa, Sonoma and PasoRobles. TGIC’s impressive portfolio includes Montes, SantaEma, Bodega Norton, Achaval Ferrer, Pascual Toso, Kaiken,Che Gaucho, Lo Tengo, Castillo de Monseran, GuarachiFamily Wines, Napa Angel, Star Angel, Omaka Springs andAndrew Peace. g
Deats DesignWe produce marketingmaterials and campaigns.
Award winning graphic design for web and print.
Call or email for prompt,courteous [email protected]
Felicia says“Don’t wait in line, Pay online for your Networking Time!”
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C O M M I T T E E SOne of the most effective ways to leverage your Chamber membership
and raise your profile is to become active on a committee.
Your Government Affairs CommitteeMeets the Last Thursday of the Month
Noon. Call for location.
ProgramsDeborah Sable818-667-8881
BeautificationColleen Langford818-883-6110
MembershipPaul Lawler
EducationDeborah Sable
(818) [email protected]
Marketing/PRDiane Deats
(818) [email protected]
AmbassadorBarry Cohn
(818) [email protected]
Government AffairsAnn Carlton Bose
François Khoury818-595-1000
Clay Andrews818-887-4800
Special Events Committee Chairs
Call the office to be an eventsponsor.
1.818.347.4737
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Parking meter newsThat you maybe can use.The City of Los AngelesDepartment ofTransportation(LADOT) isreplacing olderparking meters inyour area with newones to providemore convenientand reliableservice. No moredigging for change:these new metersaccept creditcards, debit cards,and even giftcards-actually, any
card with a MasterCard, Visa, or American Express logo. Thesolar-powered parking meters also use wireless commun-ication to report their status and activity to staff, and sendtext alerts to instantly report jams to parking metertechnicians in the field.
LADOT has a limited number ofprinted cards showing how tooperate the new meters that canbe provided to your organization bysending a request [email protected] .This e-mail address can also be
used for any questions or comments related to the Card &Coin Meters. LADOT values and appreciates your feedback.Laura J. Keller, Meter OperationsDepartment of Transportation, City of Los [email protected] g
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UNITED CHAMBERS SAN FERNANDO VALLEYInvites You To Join Us For Our
35th Annual
Business Recognition Awards
Installation Dinner Event
Thursday January 20, 2011
(818) 981-4491
Save The Date:
Jen says“What would it be worth
to you to have a sales team of nearly 800
people?”