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Woodland Hills-Tarzana Chamber of Commerce
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August 2011Volume 65No. 13
Almost Exclusive!
Remember, We AlwaysCall the Chamber First!
Ribbon CuttingsRead more p.12.
New Members, page 7.Returning Members, page 10.
Photo: Kathy Rappaport Flash Frozen photography, Inc.
New Member Orientation BreakfastHilton, Woodland Hills
Newly minted members of WHTCC get their plaques at the end of the orientation presentation. Breakfast provided by the Marriott was fabulous, simply fabulous. Welcome new members!
Deats Design
Paul Davis & Alberta Bellisario Insurance Services
Felicia Says: Don't forget to RSVP by noonthe day before each event!
Little known fact:The firstmeeting of the TarzanaChamber ofCommercewas held in1930, in theoffice of EDGAR RICEBURROUGHSauthor ofhundreds of novels,including the Tarzanseries and John Carter ofMars series.
Preview of the ERB stamp to beissued August 17, 2012 by the USPostal Service. In 1912, EdgarRice Burroughs published his firststory, “Under the Moons of Mars,”and his first Tarzan story, “Tarzanof the Apes.” The U.S. PostalService joins with fans around theworld in celebrating the centennialof a cultural phenomenon.
OUR LEADERS!
GOLD LEADERProvidence Tarzana Medical Center Warner Center Marriott
SILVER LEADERMotion Picture & Television Fund
BRONZE LEADERSWestfield Topanga and Promenade Kaiser Permanente Woodland Hills
SUPPORTER LEADERSHoliday Inn Woodland Hills/ Warner Center
Hornstein Law Offices Deats Design Hilton Woodland Hills Flash Frozen Photography
FRIEND LEADERSRGEB Employee Benefits Bel-Air Exteriors California Concierge
Fibrenew West gishSEIDEN IamFarmers~Paul Lawler Monarch Village Tarzana Liberty Mutual Northrop Grumman
Paul Davis and Alberta Bellisario Insurance Services Poms & Associates Paul Shively & Associates, Inc.
Lockheed Federal Credit Union
Message from Diana Williams, CEO
Jen Svejda and Ijust celebrated our3rd anniversarywith the WoodlandHills~TarzanaChamber of
Commerce. This has been much morethan a job. It is fulfilling the need forcommunity that sometimes gets lostliving in a big city.
Sense of community is what I haveknown my whole life. Small townsmake it a point to shop and supportlocally. That is, if the service you needis available locally. It was our friendsand neighbors we would ask to refer uswhen we needed to go out of our com-munity to find things that were notavailable to us locally. The reason itwas so important to us to shop and sup-port locally is because those businessowners were our friends and neighbors.That’s what the community of theWoodland Hills~Tarzana Chamber is to
me. It is extended community and insome cases, family.My hometown Facebook page isdelightful. They post the city ordi-nances reminders and post about sup-porting one another. They paint thedugouts, pull the weeds and would bemore than slightly embarrassed if theywere caught littering.
So for three years, our staff goal hasbeen to get you busy. Every one ofyour businesses, large or small, havebeen part of our commitment.
We have reminded you to support eachother and to use the directory as yourfirst source for all your needs. OurConnection Circles are deepening thatconviction. These circles remind usthat our community allows us to referto our extended community. Leads andreferrals should be top of mind. Beproud to recommend a fellow chambermember.
Thank you for a wonderful 3 years andhere’s looking to many years to comewith this wonderful community. g
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Chamber Report2 0 1 1 B O A R D O F D I R E C T O R S
DAVID ASPLUNDChairman of the BoardProvidence Tarzana Medical Center
DIANE DEATS Executive Vice Chair, Chair of OperationsDeats Design
COLLEEN LANGFORDImmediate Past Chair (2010)Co-Chair EducationHoliday Inn Woodland Hills Warner Center
STEVE HORNSTEIN, CPAChief Financial Officer/Wine Festival ChairHornstein Law Offices
CATHERINE da GAMA GRI, E-Pro, WCRCorporate Secretary/Co-Chair InstallationRodeo Realty
ANN CARLTON BOSEChair Government AffairsSkyline Financial
BARRY S. COHNChair AmbassadorsRGEB Employee Benefits
MITCHELL DEARMANCo-Chair BeautificationWestfield Topanga and Promenade
DAVID FOXCo-Chair Financegish SEIDEN LLP
MAX HAGHIGHI, RHU CEOChair ProgramsSyndicated Insurance Agency, LLC
FRANCOIS KHOURYChair Special Events(Installation)Woodland Hills Hilton
SARAH LALOYANCo-Chair ProgramsMonarch Village Tarzana
PAUL LAWLERChair MembershipPaul Lawler Farmers Insurance
SEAN MCCARTHYCo-Chair Government/ Chair Beautificationusobituariesonline.com
TRACY MYALLCo-Chair EducationPremier America Credit Union
KATHY RAPPAPORTCo-Chair MarketingFlash Frozen Photography, Inc
DAVID N. RUBENCo-Chair OperationsRuben & Sjolander
PAUL SHIVELYCo-Chair EducationPaul Shively & Associates, Inc.
ROSE GOLDWATERHistorian, Past President 1978
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DIANA WILLIAMS, Executive Director
JEN SVEJDA Director, Business Development
FELICIA PAUST, Executive Assistant
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Business Networking LuncheonWednesday, July 20thNetworking from 11:30 AM – NoonLuncheon from Noon - 1:15 PMWarner Center MarriottAddress: 21850 Oxnard StreetSelf Parking ComplimentaryRSVP REQUIRED by noon on Tuesday.Walk-Ins welcome add $5 Members $25, One Time Trial GuestPrice $25
L.A.’s Largest Mixer XIIIThursday, July 21st5:00PM – 9:00PM The Shrine Auditorium Expo Center700 W. 32nd St. L.A., CA 90007$20 Per Person 323-230-5656www.lamixer.com
Ribbon Cutting & BusinessNetworking MixerFriday, July 29th5:00PM – 7:00PM Ribbon Cutting at 5PMMixer 5:30PM - 7:30PMColumbia College Hollywood Address: 18618 Oxnard St.RSVP REQUIRED by noon on TuesdayMembers $0, One Time Trial Guests $10
Business Networking BreakfastWednesday, August 3rd7:00 AM to 9:00 AMWoodland Hills Country ClubAddress: 21150 Dumetz RoadRSVP REQUIRED by noon on Tuesday. Walk-Ins welcome add $5. No Jeans please at Breakfast Venue Members $20, One Time Trial Guest Price $20.Assigned seating.
Calendar August 2011 Page 4
Calendar of EventsBusiness Networking LuncheonWednesday, August 17thNetworking from 11:30 AM – NoonLuncheon from Noon - 1:15 PMHoliday Inn Woodland Hills Warner CenterAddress: 21101 Ventura Blvd.RSVP REQUIRED by noon on Tuesday.Walk-Ins welcome add $5 Members $25, One Time Trial GuestPrice $25
Ribbon Cutting & BusinessNetworking MixerWednesday, August 24th5:30PM – 7:30PM Ribbon Cutting at 5PMMixer 5:30PM - 7:30PMLocation: AcapulcoAddress: 21326 Ventura Blvd.RSVP REQUIRED by noon on TuesdayMembers $0, One Time Trial Guests $10
See the calendar on the website for more details and more events!
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Rose Goldwater~LifetimeAchievement GalaSaturday, August 27th 6:00PM – 10:00PMCelebrating her 80th Brthday and 70 Years of VolunteerismBenefiting: Boys and Girls Club,Haven Hills, Pacific Youth Services,Woodland Hills~Tarzana Chamber ofCommerce and Community BenefitFoundation.$125 Per Person SponsorshipsAvailable~Contact Lois Curran-Klein818-(818)438-1904or The Woodland Hills~TarzanaChamber of CommerceWarner Center Marriott21850 Oxnard Street WoodlandHills CA 91367 g
818347-4737RSVP
A guest or One Time Trial Guest is defined as someone who is interested inmembership in our community. It is our pleasure to welcome you to one ofeach event (1 breakfast, 1 lunch and 1 mixer). This begins your trialmembership. Your interest in membership is very important to us. You will berecognized and welcomed by our staff to one of each event. With respect toour valued members, we limit attendance to guests who are interested inmembership. More info at woodlandhillscc.net/calendar
www.woodlandhillscc.net Chamber View August 2011 Page 5
W W W . C A L L U T H E R A N . E D U / W H
CALIFORNIA LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY
Learn Local.Think Global. ADULT
DEGREEEVENINGPROGRAM
CALIFORNIA LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY
Convenient evening and online classes!
Phone: 1-888-CLU-GRADE-mail: [email protected] Oxnard St.,Woodland Hills
FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE
Bachelor’s degrees offered at our Woodland Hills Center:
On Campus & Online!
Master’s degrees in Business & Education also available in Woodland Hills.
Be friends with your Chamber Staff on Facebook,LinkedIn: Diana Williams, Jen Svejda, Felicia PaustPhoto by Kathy Rappaport/Flash Frozen Photography
Martin Carman Ambassadorof the Month, April“The Computer Doctor” will provide you with the expertiseneeded to make your computer orcomputer system satisfy all of yourneeds and requirements. Fromcustom tutorials through
comprehensive hardware and software services, Martin’smany years of experience will assist you in making theright choices you need - cost-effectively. Martin is certifiedby both Microsoft and Novell. “The Computer Doctor”makes house and office calls. Martin Carman, (818) 710-0647, www.synapticsystems.biz g
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
Catherine da GamaRealtor® DRE: 01211622, GRI, E-Pro, CHS, WCR
Keller Williams Realty9324 Reseda Blvd. Northridge, CA 91324Dir: 818.883.8577 Cell: 818.421.0200Fax: 818.703.6989Email: [email protected]: CatherinedaGama.com
www.woodlandhillscc.net Chamber News August 2011 Page 6
Leslie Kaz.Ambassador ofthe Month, MayLeslie Kaz is thePresident and Chief OperatingOfficer ofSyndicatedInsurance Agency,
the Limited Liability Company he co-founded in 2004. Born in Park Ridge,Illinois, to parents with strong Midwesternvalues, Leslie attended Western IllinoisUniversity in Macomb before exchangingthat region’s brutal winters for life insouthern California in 1989. After acquiringhis Life and Health Agent License in 1994,he did his initial training with LincolnNational Life Insurance Company, where hespecialized in helping public and privateschool teachers maximize their retirementbenefits. Later he became Senior AccountManager at GNW-Evergreen InsuranceServices. There he spent ten yearsmanaging group and individual policies ofall types and sizes. To further hisknowledge of the industry, Lesliecompleted his Registered HealthUnderwriter (RHU) designation in 2003.As an active member of the communityLeslie’s accomplishments include:- LAPD West Valley PALS President - Co-Chair of the Ambassador program for
the Woodland Hills-Tarzana Chamber ofCommerce 2008 – 2009
- California Jaycees State Treasurer 2008- Charter member of the San Fernando
Valley Jaycees, 2006- Secretary on the Board of Directors for
the San Fernando Valley Jaycees 2007- Member of the North Valley Regional
Chamber of Commerce, Board ofDirectors 2006 - 2007
- Chair the Ambassador’s program for theNorth Valley Regional Chamber ofCommerce 2006 & 2007
- Logistics Chair for the 2007 Van NuysAmerican Cancer Society’s Relay for Life
- Recipient of the San Fernando ValleyBusiness Journal’s 2007 40 Under 40Award g
Interested in Increasing your Leadsand Referrals by joining a Connection Circle?
Contact: Kandis Landmann = [email protected] orKathy Rappaport = [email protected]
Venue: Holiday Inn HotelAddress: 21101 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills.Cost: Membership in the circle comes complementary with your active WHTCCmembership. Attendees simply pay $12 to cover the cost of Continental Breakfast.
Lunch with LeeConnection Circle~Price and Venue TBD, Lee Levy (818)888-8235
What ARE Connection Circles?The WHTCC Connection Circle mission is to provide a structured and supportivesystem of giving and receiving business referrals. This is accomplished with anetwork of 30 or fewer noncompeting businesses who spend time gainingeducation on the services each member business provides so that they willconfidently refer as often as possible. g
CONNECTION CIRCLESCONNECTION CIRCLES
Bronze SponsorsProvidence TarzanaMedicalCenterWarner Center Marriott
Hole in One SponsorVista Ford
Accommodation SponsorsMonarch Village TarzanaRuben & SjolanderTarzana Wine & SpiritsWoodland Hills Country Club
Foursome Supporters!Bowers AmbulanceCB Richard Ellisgish SEIDEN LLPLiberty Mutual InsuranceTowne Park
Lunch SponsorsMotion Picture & TV FundMuddy’s Barbeque and Catering
Refreshments on the Green SponsorWestfield Topanga and Promenade
Wine SponsorBliss Media Public Relations
Golf Participant Prizes SponsorsAFLACGolfsmithPin-Up GolfWaddell & Reed Financial ServicesWoodland Hills Country Club
2011 Golf Committee Members David Asplund~ChairPhil Lopez~Co-ChairDiana Williams~CEOFelicia Paust~Executive AssistantJen SvejdaCatherine da GamaDavid FoxDiane DeatsLeslie KazStephen Strocker
2011 Golf VolunteersCatherine da GamaColleen LangfordDiana Williams • Dominique CavelierFelicia Paust • Heather BlakeJen Svejda, Business Development Mari Russell • Mercy AlpertPatrick Meherin • Richard BublitzSusan Hamersky • Vincent MaguireWendy McAfee
2011 WHTCC Golf Tournament: great day, great golfing!Special thanks to our great committee, incredible sponsors, generous donors,
a supportive board, our fabulous members, and the best guests ever!
http://www.woodlandhillscc.net New Members August 2011 Page 7
Ojen Masrour, M.D., Inc.7345 Medical Center Drive, Suite 310, West Hills CA 91301Phone: (818)702-9962Web: www.westhillsmd.com
A.V.I Electric, Inc.28928 Allman StreetAgoura Hills CA 91301Phone: (818)652-8930Fax: (818)707-7702Web: www.avielectric.com
Soroptimist of SFVPO Box 3163Granada Hills CA 91394Phone: (818)592-0055Fax: (818)592-0060
Custom Fitness Designs6200 De Soto Ave, #35204Woodland Hills CA 91367Phone: (818)929-5979Web: www.alexandraspinner.com
Bistro Orient21799 Ventura BlvdWoodland Hills CA 91364Phone: (818)456-4564
High Tech Restoration10444 Canoga Ave #21Chatsworth CA 91311Phone: (818)378-6401
3 Amigos Fresh Mexican Grill20040 Ventura Blvd.Woodland Hills CA 91364Phone: (818)226-4000Web: www.3amigosonline.com3 Amigos is a family owned restau-rant 3 Amigos stands for 3 brothersLeonardo, Juan and Federicowhom based on the passion forfood and their mother home cook-ing, decided to open their firstrestaurant in 2001 in ThousandOaks CA five years later they open
their second location in the city ofNewbury Park CA. Now they arecelebrating the Grand Opening oftheir new restaurant in WoodlandHills.
The Drain Co9250 Reseda Blvd. Ste 2B-655Northridge CA 91324Phone: (818)344-1114Web: www.thedrainco.com
VITALITY7606 Fallbrook Ave. #4West Hills CA 91304Phone: (818)457-9948Web: http://vitalitylounge.comDr. Derrick Joseph is a chiroprac-tor and is located in West Hills,CA. He is also the sole proprietorof Vitality, a chiropractic practicethat focuses on providing qualitychiropractic care for numerousconditions. These include but arenot limited to, neck and back pain,injuries associated with auto acci-dents, sports injuries and degenera-tive conditions. The Vitalityapproach to health care is simple,hands on treatment and personalattention.
Optimal Caregivers14640 Victory Blvd. #216Van Nuys CA 91411Phone: (818)415-9619Fax: (818)530-9287Web: www.ilovecaregivers.com
AdvantagePlusAgency22048 Sherman way #303Canoga Park CA 91303Phone: (818)884-7300Fax: (818)884-7311www.advantageplusagency.comAdvantage Plus Agency operatesthree different businesses underone-roof:*Advantage PlusCaregivers, a caregiver agency thatprovide in - home care*Advantage
Plus Nurses, a nurse registry forclinical staffing*Advantage PlusMedical Supplies, an outlet formedical supplies and equipment atwholesale prices. All of whichcompliments each other with thegoal providing a full range ofcare-giving services; including in-home care for the elderly, rehabili-tation care, babysitting and caringfor your newborns.
Heartland Payment Systems3145 Voltaire DriveTopanga CA 90290Phone: (818)458-6916Fax: (818)884-8961www.heartlandpaymentsystems.com
L.A. Woodworks Inc.21317 Hart StreetCanoga Park CA 91303Phone: (818)710-9222Fax: (818)710-8632Email: [email protected]
Homewatch Care Givers10315 Woodley Avenue, #216Granada Hills CA 91344Phone: (818)363-3412Fax: (866)674-0642www.homewatchcaregivers.com/san-fernando
Avidian Systems LLC5850 Canoga Avenue, #400Woodland Hills CA 91367Phone: (800)709-2795Fax: (818)436-0720Web: www.avidian.net
Fusion Academy-WarnerCenter21650 Oxnard St. Suite 100Woodland Hills CA 91367Phone: (818)712-9521Fax: (818)712-9570http://www.fusionacademy.com/Warner-Center/home
Fusion Academy & LearningCenter is an alternative, college-prep private school for grades 6-12that offers class sizes as small asthey come: one student, oneteacher. Students may attendFusion Academy full time, or enrollin the after-school and summer pro-grams as an educational supple-ment.Personalization and cus-tomization are key elements ofFusion Academy’s programs. Thecurriculum meets state standards,but classes are self-paced andtaught in a way that considers eachstudent’s individual interests,strengths, and learning style. Goingbeyond academic support, FusionAcademy partners with outsidetherapeutic professionals and pro-grams to support students’ emotion-al health and create a balancebetween learning and life. Eachcampus is also equipped with astate-of-the-art recording studio anda full mixed-media art studio toprovide students with opportunitiesfor creative expression.
GNW-Evergreen Insurance16030 Ventura Blvd., Suite 500Encino CA 91436Phone: (818)257-7469Fax: (818)257-7669Web: www.gnw-eg.com
Donna Bella Cosmetics37144 Liana lnPalmdale CA 93551Phone: (818)377-1049www.donnabellcosmetics.com g
WelcomeNew 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!
Websites areLive Links!
If you meet a business owneror an employee of a businessask if they are a member.
If not, have them contact Jen,Director of BusinessDevelopment.
Something onYour Mind?
Something worthy of our fabulous“Connections”newsletter?
email [email protected]
Don’t wait!Place your ad in the
Buyers Guide TODAY!
Get Your Business on a Site with4,000 Unique Hits a Month!Place your 1/3 page or larger WHTCCBuyers Guide Ad Before August 31st andget 13 months at the 12 month ad rate!1 Additional AD MONTH FREE!
Receive 13 months at the 12 month rate! 1 MONTH FREE!when you act by August 31!
The Community Buyers Guide
• Hosted on the WHTCC website, which currently gets 48,000 hits per year
• Links to advertisers’ websites and offers
• Can be updated quarterly
• Crisp zoom and fluid flipping
• Internal and external links
• Search feature and easy navigation
• Users will be able to print and email the directory, allowing the viewership of your ad and business to grow!
For any questions about the eDirectory or advertising, contact
Felicia at 818 [email protected]
Click here to preview.
http://www.woodlandhillscc.net Renewing Members August 2011 Page 9
Renewing Members19 8 9West Valley YMCADebra Cookwww.ymcala.org/wv
19 9 2Rotary Club of Woodland HillsDiana Nelsonwww.whrotary.com
19 9 5I. Allan Oberman, Attorney-at-LawI. Allan Oberman
Northrop Grumman NavigationSystemsMary Casillaswww.nsd.es.northropgrumman.com
Dilbeck Realtors, GMACSherry Keowenwww.dilbeck.com
19 9 6Total Woman Gym &Atmosphere Day SpaGina Licaliwww.totalwomanspa.com
19 9 8New York LifeTom Koelewyn, CLU, ChFCwww.sanfernandovalley.nyloffices.com
19 9 9Premier America Credit UnionTracy Myallwww.premier.org
2 0 0 0A Rental ConnectionLes Sumpterwww.arentalconnection.com
2 0 01Pearson Law CorporationJoyce Pearson
2 0 0 2I.C.O.N. Line Inc.Adriana Dionawww.iconproducts.com
Hilton Garden InnMarilyn Talaguitwww.calabasas.gardeninn.com
American Legion Post 826Robert L. Schol Sr.www.americanlegionwoodlandhills.blogspot.com
Animal Emergency CareCenterKristina Eiferthttp://www.animalemergencycarecenter.com
2 0 0 4AKD Ink.Chris Finneyhttp://akidzdream.com/akdink.com/index
Wells Fargo Woodland HillsBrian Cohenwww.wellsfargo.com
2 0 0 5Specialty RoofingJulio Freemanwww.specialty-roofing.com
2 0 0 6Goodwill Southern CaliforniaSasha Itzikmanwww.goodwilllsocal.org
Skyline Financial Corp.Ann Carlton Bosewww.annbose.com
Kenneth P. Roberts APLCKenneth Roberts2 0 0 6FASTSIGNS-TarzanaNeal Kanoffwww.fastsigns.com/244
2 0 0 7Poms & Associates InsuranceBrokersMary Healywww.pomsassoc.com
Gelson's MarketYvonne Manganarowww.gelsons.com
Assistance League SanFernando ValleyCarol Imlaywww.sanfernandovalley.assistanceleague.org
HECK YESDeats DesignROCKS!
MARKETING ANDMERCHANDISINGDESIGN FOR WEBAND PRINT
818.887.7203deatsdesign.com
818.887.7203deatsdesign.com
Drain Rooter Plumbing, IncLarry Madridwww.drainrooterplumbing.com
Cronami InvestmentsLiliane Trentwww.cronami.com
The Healthy Kids FoundationIan Yipwww.thehealthykidsfoundation.org
2 0 0 8La Finestra TarzanaGreg Randallwww.lafinestratarzana.com
Soup's Sports GrillLeslie Ozarkwww.soupsgrill.com
2 0 0 8State of the Art Images -Photography by Jim BrammerJim Brammerwww.stateoftheartimages.com
Monaco Motors, Inc.Wade Lennanwww.monacomotors.com
Michael A. Persky, M.D.,F.A.C.S., Facial Plastic SurgeryFelicia Baselliwww.drpersky.com
RICOHElizabeth Cortezwww.ricoh-usa.com
2 0 0 9Comfort Control Heating & AirLaura Pablowww.ComfortZ.com
The Computer DoctorMartin Carmanwww.synapticsystems.biz
Executive Credit Services, Inc.Laura Caleminewww.executive-credit.com
Henry's Farmers MarketPhil Peneyrawww.henrymarketplace.com
The Laser ImageDesiree Toosonwww.thelaserimage.com
Holiday Inn Express & SuitesJohn Bondwww.heiwoodlandhills.com
West Valley Boys & Girls ClubJan Sobelwww.wvbgc.org
CostcoStephanie Fiorewww.costco.com
Staples Copy & Print ShopKaren Johnsonwww.staples.com
Blue Cross of CaliforniaLysa Crawford
Tangram InteriorsJonas Schollwww.tangraminteriors.comcontinued on page 14.
FREE? YES! withyour membership. Build orupdate your online profile.www.woodlandhillscc.net
GainYour Business!
www.woodlandhillscc.net Chamber View August 2011 Page 10
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
Community Recognition
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Jen saysIf you are a business
owner and unable to answeryour phone your outgoingmessage is a great way topromote your business. Astandard greeting in which thebusiness name/owners nameis not mentioned can leave thecaller wondering if they havethe correct phone number andif the business is legitimate.
~Brought to you by: Jen's tipof the day, who IS the Directorof Business Development forthe Woodland Hills-TarzanaChamber of Commerce g
JEN SVEJDAWHTCC
Director, BusinessDevelopment
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CaliforniaAssemblymemberBob Blumenfield(San FernandoValley) 40thAssembly District,was the featuredspeaker at ourWoodland Hills-Tarzana Chamberof Commerce lunchat Warner CenterMarriott Thursday,July 21.
As the Chairman of the CaliforniaAssembly BudgetCommittee, Bobhad some verytopical informationto share with us. Heeven gave us a littlejuicy Sacramentogossip!
Thanks to MaxHaghighi, WHTCCEvents CommitteeChair, DianaWilliams and toJohn Popoch Bob’sSenior FieldRepresentativehelping to makethis happen. We had great funjoking with Bob andhe was only toohappy to pose forphotos. After all, heis a politician! g
California Assemblymember Bob Blumenfield, Chairman of the
Assembly Budget Committee Guest Speaker at Chamber Luncheon
www.woodlandhillscc.net Chamber View August 2011 Page 11
California Assemblymember Bob Blumenfield visits withWoodland Hills-Tarzana Chamber ofCommerce Historian and FernandoAward Honoree Rose Goldwater andwith Stewart Deats.
Diana Williams, Woodland Hills-Tarzana Chamber ofCommerce CEO, California Assemblymember BobBlumenfield and Jen Svejda, Chamber Director of BusinessDevelopment
Photos courtesy John Popoch.
Calendar of Events is onPage 4
Rates have dropped• Medicare Supplements• Medicare Advantage plans• Employee bene#ts• Life, Health, Disability and• Long Term Care Insurance
It’s Time to Shop Your MedicareSupplement Plans!
818-888-0880 • www.pdinsure.com • License #’s 0669770 and OA02225
Renewing Memberscontinued from page 12.2 010Bliss Media Public RelationsKristi Blicharskiwww.blissmediala.com
The Basler GroupGrace Corderowww.thebaslergroup.com
Around the Corner Dental Health SpaKaveh Kananiwww.woodlandhillsdentalspa.com
Kabuki Japanese Restaurants, Inc.Young Kimwww.kabukirestaurants.com
AM Shine Electric Inc.Janis Sheinwww.AMShineSolar.com
KB Home (Ascent at Warner Center)Katrina Hillwww.kbhome.com
SimpleSend, IncManuel Romerowww.simplesend.com
Allan Guttentag Certified PublicAccountantAllan Guttentagwww.guttentagcpa.com
Fibrenew West (We Fix Leather)Richard Bublitzwww.fibrenew.com/west
Dan P. Hilton, D.D.S.Beth Birebirianwww.drdanhilton.com
Tutor DoctorRobin Rapaportwww.hometutorsvalley.com g
http://www.woodlandhillscc.net Ribbon Cuttings August 2011 Page 12
Ask Jen: JEN SVEJDADirector, Business Development. 1.818.347.4737
Recon1 at 19423 Ventura Blvd., TarzanaPhone: (818)342-2666Web: www.recon1.comEstablished in 1988, Recon 1 Cutlery and EmergencySupplies has been proudly serving the greater LosAngeles area with quality cutlery and disastersurvival products. We pride ourselves, being a familyowned and operated business, for not only providingexcellent prices and product selection, but alsotreating every customer like a member of our family.
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Congrats to new chamber members Printing inColors Los Angeles (PICSlax) on their GrandOpening/Ribbon Cutting. Printing in Colorsproudly provides the following services:Complete Business Marketing, We PrintEverything, Website Design and Programming,Same Day Delivery on Some ItemsPrinting In Colors Los Angeles19445 Ventura BlvdTarzana CA 91356Phone: (888)997-7427 Fax: (888)997-7427Web: www.picslax.com
Total Woman Gym Gym & Spa and theWoodland Hills~Tarzana Chamber jointogether to celebrate Women's History
Month.
http://www.woodlandhillscc.net Ribbon Cuttings August 2011 Page 13
Ask Jen: JEN SVEJDADirector, Business Development. 1.818.347.4737
RIBBONCUTTINGS
How to:get a Ribbon Cutting or a
mixer for yourself?
Congrats to new Papa John'sbusiness owner, Fred Yousefi, on
his Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting with the
Woodland Hills~Tarzana Chamberof Commerce!
Fred YousefiPapa John's Pizza #3925 -
Woodland Hills21842 Ventura BoulevardWoodland Hills CA 91364
Phone: (818)883-7272Web: www.papajohns.com
Divine Shots9025 Eton Ave., Suite CCanoga Park CA 91304(818)451-3316www.divineshots.comWHTCC staff and members celebrate DivineShots grand opening. Jen Svejda, Directorof Business Development WHTCC, ownersSiya & Yogi Kharka, Diana Williams, CEOWHTCC, Sheryl Tratner - Meherin, and ErikRodriguez with Assembly member BobBlumenfield's office join WHTCC membersat the ribbon cutting.
Congrats to business owner, Juan Rodriguez, on his3rd “3 Amigos Fresh Mexican Grill” location andGrand Opening/Ribbon Cutting celebration with theWoodland Hills~Tarzana Chamber of Commerce.3 Amigos Fresh Mexican Grill20040 Ventura Blvd., Woodland HillsCA91364Phone: (818)226-4000Web: www.3amigosonline.com3 Amigos is a family owned restaurant. 3 Amigosstands for 3 brothers Leonardo, Juan and Federicowhom, based on their passion for food and theirmother’s home cooking, decided to open their first3 Amigos.
Photo by: Kathy Rappaport, www.flashfrozenphotography.com
http://www.woodlandhillscc.net Committees August 2011 Page 14
C O M M I T T E E SOne of the most effective ways to leverage your Chamber membership
and raise your profile is to become active on a committee.
Your Government Affairs CommitteeMeets the Last Thursday of the Month
Noon. Call for location.
ProgramsMax Haghighi
818 332-1566 ext [email protected]
BeautificationSean McCarthy818 389-1876
MembershipPaul Lawler
EducationColleen Langford
Marketing/PRKathy Rappaport818 888-2280
AmbassadorBarry Cohn
Government AffairsAnn Carlton Bose
Special Events Committee ChairFrançois Khoury818 595-1000
Call the office to be an eventsponsor.
1.818.347.4737Yeah!
SAVE THE DATE!SATURDAY, AUGUST 27, 2011
Warner Center Marriott, Woodland HillsPlease Join Us for the
Celebrating her 80th Birthday & 70 Years of Volunteerism
Presenting Sponsor
hosted by
Woodland Hills-Tarzana Chamber of CommerceOur Children of Today are the Leaders of Tomorrow
TICKETS$125.00 per person - Table of 10 - $1,000.00
Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Honorary Event & Evening Tribute Co-Chairs, Bert & Jane BoeckmannLifetime Achievement Award – Rose Goldwater
Opening Remarks – Richard KatzMaster of Ceremonies – Wink Martindale
For more information call:
Woodland Hills-Tarzana CC – (818) 347-4737 or Lois Curran-Klein – (818) 438-1904
Black Tie Optional
Federal Tax I.D. #45-0975689
Benefiting the Children of
Boys & Girls Club of the West Valley
Haven Hills
Pacific Lodge Youth Services
Woodland Hills-Tarzana Chamber of Commerce
Community Benefit Foundation