Chamber
VOICE Member Anniversaries Congratulations to our renewing members! We greatly appreciate your continued support and involvement. *Circle Level Members are in bold. 95-Year Anniversary
25-Year Anniversary
University of Southern California
Port of Los Angeles
90-Year Anniversary
20-Year Anniversary
C.W. Cole & Company, Inc.
Steward Realty Management Co.
75-Year Anniversary
15-Year Anniversary
Beverly Hills Greater Los Angeles Association of REALTORS Latham & Watkins LLP
Associated General Contractors of California
70-Year Anniversary
Abram Friedman Occupational Center Carey National Limousine, LA City of Los Angeles Workforce Investment Board Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles Corporate Translations, Inc. Domain Technology & Economy Development, Inc. Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Sweetener Products Company
55-Year Anniversary Baker Commodities, Incorporated
45-Year Anniversary SMACNA-LA
10-Year Anniversary
Hughes Hubbard & Reed, LLP Lend Lease Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, LLP The "People" Project Person Thomas Properties Group, Inc. UMDS Universal Reprographics, Inc.
5-Year Anniversary American Diabetes Association American United International Group Center for International Trade Development-El Camino College Connolly Bove Lodge & Hutz LLP Go Green Gardeners Holme Roberts & Owen LLP Holthouse Carlin & Van Tright LLP (HCVT), Long Beach Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
Los Angeles Federal Credit UnionHeadquarters Los Angeles Universal Preschool Microsoft Corporation Newleaf Training & Development Raw Inspiration Stuart M. Ketchum Downtown YMCA Superconductor Energy The Salvation Army, Los Angeles Area Command
1-Year Anniversary ADPI Intermedix Banerjee & Associates Bark Avenue Be Structured Technology Group, Inc. BreitBurn Management Company, LLC Chamber Marketing Partners, LLC Foundation for Special People
German American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. Global Business Solutions Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles Lincoln Property Company Lockton Insurance Brokers, LLC Lollipop S.A. de C.V. Markex Global Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County PUENTE Learning Center Santa Monica College Secretariat International Snell & Wilmer LLP The Law Offices of Claudia Rodriguez Total Care Dental and Orthodontics Visa Inc. Walmart Stores, Inc.
Welcome to the Chamber Thanks to our new members who joined the Chamber during August, September, October and November. To learn more about Circle Level membership benefits, call 213.580.7592. Energy Coalition City of Hope - Medical Center Kogi Group Corporation Roger Gold
Shangri-La Construction, LP Andy Meyers, 310.553.7700 Construction Volt Information Sciences, Inc. Scott Giroux, 714.921.8800 Staffing
Kristen Pugh, 626.256.8738 Hospitals Playworks Los Angeles Darlene Kiyan, 310.526.8794 Community Organizations/Youth Programs Reis Robotics Gard Van Antwerp, 661.702.0275 Manufacturers/Electronics Rite Pros Arvind Mehta, 310.800.9000 Consultants/Information Technology Ruiz Strategies Michele Ruiz, 310.853.3605 Consultants The Peck Law Group Steven C. Peck, 818.908.0509 Attorneys
BRONZE
STANDARD
ExxonMobil Daymond W. Rice, 310.212.2800 Petroleum GenOn Energy-California Tony Cordero, 909.899.7212 Energy Conservation Services & Products McKinsey & Company, Inc. Dr. Elizabeth Stephenson, 424.249.1000 Consultants/Management
SILVER
Archer Norris Richard W. Vanis, Jr., 213.437.4000 Attorneys BRC Advisors - Headquarters/ Downtown-LA James Huang, 213.226.8700 Real Estate/Industrial & Commercial Champions - A member of the Knowledge Universe Family Kathleen Schrader, 619.206.8359 Education/Services CODA Electric K. Forrest Beanum, 323.557.1400 Containers Dale D. Sims Dale D. Sims, 310.569.8430 Individual Dun & Bradstreet Credibility Corp. Catherine Mangan, 310.919.2201 Credit Services Davis Insurance Services Seth J. Davis, 818.674.3852 Insurance Agents KMNelson Design, Inc. Kristi Nelson, 310.441.0026 Interior Decorators/Design
Adwest Mailers, Inc. Frank Grijalva, 818.982.3720 Mailing Services Aquarian Associates, Inc. Verender Bhatia, 877.448.2778 Exporters Carrera Lee Enterprises, Inc. Mona Golden, 310.375.6033 Training Programs Carson Investigations Sarah J. Carson, 619.468.9186 Investigators ClientFit Technology Consulting Calvin Dunn, 866.896.7665 Computers/Network & System Integrations Dial 800 Eddie Treizman, 800.342.5800 Marketing and Design Elite Financial Services Icilda R. Sanford, 323.574.0114 Financial Services/ Retirement Plans Emirates Airlines Ted Brady, 310.414.3250 Airlines
David M. Cohen, 213.213.1960 Trade Organizations ENVIRON International Corporation Joseph W. Hower, 213.943.6300 Consultants/Environmental EOS Consulting Sean Arian, 310.737.8379 Consultants/Environmental Expense Reduction Analysts Marylou Garcia, 310.791.5570 Consultants/Financial Families In Schools Ryanne Plaisance, 213.201.3900 Community Organizations/ Youth Programs Grace Lee International Grace E. Lee, 661.347.6330 Consultants/Executive Coaching Hand & Nail Harmony Taylor Daniel, 714.773.9758 Cosmetics Handock Cosmetics USA Charles Park, 213.389.3355 Merchandising/Mass Hornblower Cruises & Events Marina del Rey Mia Falkenstein, 310.301.6000 Facilities/Event Venue Jarrow Formulas Nicole Russell, 310.204.6936 Nutrition & Personal Care Jocott Brands, Inc. Joe Millin, 818.902.5537 Distributors K.I.D.S. AKA Keep Individual Dreams Supported, Inc. Dominic Roux, 323.296.0139 Community Organizations/ Youth Programs Kids Only Furniture & Accessories Kevin Aghayan, 818.841.5544 Furniture King Taco Catering Alexia Landey-Baeza 626.960.7193 Caterers
YoungHo Yoo, 323.315.0253 Caterers KTBC Management Joon Um, 310.623.4532 Real Estate/Property Management Los Angeles City College / 10,000 Small Businesses Dr. V. Nenaji Jackson, Ph.D., 323.953.4000 Training Programs Merchant Factor Megyn E. Bell, 213.347.0101 Credit Services Grand Destinations Mrs. Yimei Guo, 626.310.1026 Travel Agencies MSC Industrial Supply Larry R. Palmer, 714.379.6556 Industrial Supplies New England Financial Nedda Hill Nedda Hill, 818.264.0317 Financial Services Omega World Travel Marlene Sexton, 562.478.8000 Travel Agencies OMWorkspace Maryhelen Molina, 310.838.9909 Furniture/Office Penners Bergen A Law Corporation Ann Penners Bergen 626.463.7361 Attorneys Prime Properties Elizabeth Ellison Elizabeth Ellison, 310.741.7175 Real Estate/Industrial & Commercial Protect Your Home ADT Authorized Security Dealer Rob Williams, 818.483.8969 Security Randy Fuhrman Events Randy Fuhrman, 310.854.0155 Event Management/ Event Services
Janice L. Walbrink, 213.620.1028 Marketing and Design Roosevelt Lofts Stacie Riddle, 213.226.1727 Apartments Salem Partners Rob Santos, 310.806.4200 Investment Services/Banking Silverado Senior LivingBeverly Place Terry Fontenrose, 323.852.9200 Assisted Living Facilities Soul Cup Cupcakes Celeste M. Alleyne, 310.907.6428 Food Products Starside Security & Investigation, Inc. Yvonne Conventry, 909.396.9999 Security/Guard Systems Table Media, LLC Poom Chantha, 818.571.3758 Importers & Exporters The Chaya Downtown Zovig Sarkissian, 213.236.9577 Restaurants/Full Service Trade Division, Consulate General of Pakistan - L.A. Eazaz A. Dar, 310.474.6861 Consulate Offices Tudor Trading Company Sharini WickramaSuriya, 562.607.3659 Importers Vestin Properties Daniel Sanchez, 213.400.6252 Real Estate/Investments Via Overseas Company, Inc Elina Way, 310.642.8881 Exporters Wright Way Polo Francesca Finato, 760.861.9887 Clubs/Private Ziese Architecture, Inc. Daniel Ziese, 323.275.1340 Architecture
Faces of the Chamber
Members talk about why they invest in the L.A. Area Chamber
“The Chamber is a great place to gain insights on the business and culture of L.A., and my regular involvement as a Chamber Ambassador has helped me read upcoming community trends.” Brett Fulmer
“The L.A. Area Chamber is a repertoire of relationships. I meet a huge diversity of business leaders, whose collaboration and affiliations are invaluable.” Lloyd Marino Chief Executive Officer AVETTA, Inc.
Corporate Relocations American Relocation & Logistics, Inc.
Member since 2011
Member since 1994
As the CEO of AVETTA, Inc., I rely on my relationships to learn about the diverse industries and personalities that accompany those businesses and to help understand and solve “technology challenges” within them. The Chamber excels in providing exposure to members and events. The collaboration with fellow members provides an excellent platform to build relationships and learn about the complexities and challenges of various industries and how they affect our fellow business leaders.
Investing time in the Chamber helps you build rapport and relationships across all types of communities. You never know where your next great business partner is going to come from; I have made great contacts at everything from the Chamber’s Referral Network to the Accenture Pancakes & Politics Breakfast Speaker Series.
“As a member of the L.A. Area Chamber, I have been exposed to innovative and sound ideas and action, while having a voice in the direction of business in the greater L.A. area.” Nick Pyzow Manager of Business Development CBIZ MHM, LLC
Member since 2009 Our goal is to focus on meeting and getting to know people, and then the business will come. With so many options and avenues available to us as L.A. Area Chamber members, I attend a few key events and focus my energy and time towards those on a consistent basis, including Referral Network and being a Chamber Ambassador. Being a Chamber member is social, it’s business and it’s rewarding.
"The key to success in any organization is the people, and the caliber of people at the Chamber is exceptional."
“The Chamber is critical because it forges key partnerships that reinforce L.A.’s mission to maximize opportunities for small, minority and diverse businesses.”
Jodi Walker President Success Alliances
Member since 1999 I have been a member for nearly 13 years. The Chamber has been an excellent resource for growing my business. The most important aspect of being an active member is the quality of the people you meet. Pegi Matsuda was the first person who brought me into the Chamber, and we have remained friends and colleagues throughout the years. My involvement with the Chamber and the Southern California Leadership Network has allowed me to make unique business partnerships that bring me great joy.
Denise Williams Principal Business Consultant HREngage
Member since 2009 I am involved with the Chamber because I can engage as a volunteer, advocate and contributor to small business issues. As a member of the Land Use, Construction & Housing Council and a proud alumnus of Leadership Southern California, I’m given an opportunity to participate in topics that interest me and have direct impact on my development as a leader. The Chamber continues to be an advocate for businesses and individuals who desire to thrive, grow and succeed in the L.A. region.
Of all U.S. small businesses, 52 percent are home-based.
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