THE GUIDE 2014
MESSAGE FROM THE BEVERLY HILLS CHAMBER BOARD PRESIDENT Beverly Hills is an amazing, world-class city with instant brand recognition. This year it celebrates its 100 year anniversary and the City, the Chamber of Commerce and other partner organizations in this community are planning a wide range of events, awaking a true community spirit. But the magic of our community doesn’t happen by accident. It takes careful planning and coordination by the City, the residents, and our local businesses. The Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce is devoted to being the ultimate business resource for our members; whether through networking, promotion, or advocacy, we are committed to helping your
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Sal Abaunza L’Ermitage Beverly Hills Hannah An House of An John Bendheim Bendheim Enterprises Stephen Cook Ocean Prime Bobbe Joy Makeup Studio Bobbe Joy Dawson Giacomino Drago Via Alloro Mark Egerman Egerman & Brown, LLP Murray D. Fischer, Esq. Murray Fischer, Esq. David Gebbia StockCross Steve Ghysels Wells Fargo Private Bank Thomas Gordon Cedars-Sinai Health System Van Cleef & Arpels Scott Green Shermeen Greenmun Tourbillon David Haimovitz OneWest Bank Fred Hayman Fred Hayman James W. Jahant Brooks Brothers Llewyn Jobe Bentley Beverly Hills Todd Johnson Lawry’s Restaurants Inc. Ken Kerzner Midway Car Rental David Margulies New Pacific Realty Vicky Mense Xi’an Restaurant Jade Mills Coldwell Banker Patrick Nally Tishman Speyer Jay Newman The Athens Group Marc Wolf Rothstein Kass Kelly O. Scott Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP Randy Soto Tiffany & Co Ciro Tacinelli Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel Gary Woods Beverly Hills Unified School District
business thrive in our magical city of Beverly Hills. In this annual business guide, you will uncover the many unique opportunities the Chamber provides, including signature events such as Beverly Hills Tomorrow which will take place in our new Wallis
CHAMBER STAFF Executive Office Alexander Stettinski Executive Director Farimah Fayyad Controller Cheri Linder Office Administrator Mary Altamirano Membership & Executive Coordinator
Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. Another unique experience will be the Drive-In Movie Night at the Greystone Mansion. We are also your source for business attraction programs and community enhancement strategies. Connecting the Beverly Hills business community and providing access is the Chamber’s most important focus. Read on, and discover how the Chamber can help
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you build your business in Beverly Hills. We hope you utilize this
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edition of The Guide as your reference for success in 2014. All the best.
John Bendheim Board President 2013 -2014 Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce
Economic Development Director of Economic Development & Government Affairs
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Ed Burzminski, President & CEO (800) 428-1798 x101 www.chambermarketingpartners.com
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