Hollywood Business Advocate July-August 2016

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Councilmember O’Farrell detailed the importance of completing the Hollywood Community Plan Update

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ollywood’s rapid reemergence as a business center in Los Angeles and associated issues were the focal point of the 22nd annual Hollywood Economic Development Summit, held last month at the ArcLight Theatre.

L.A. Councilmember Mitch O’Farrell led off by noting that despite the progress to date, much remains to be done. He detailed the importance of completing the Hollywood Community Plan Update and announced the draft environmental impact report (DEIR) should be released in January 2017, with approval later in the year.

He outlined his primary goals as increasing the amount of affordable housing, fostering development of theatre row and protecting historic resources. He has just released his “open for business” initiative, which

clears red tape and offers incentives for small businesses.

He thanked the business community for its investment in Hollywood.

“You are helping us get there,” he stated. “I’ll be with you every step of the way.”

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce also distributed its always popular Development Update, listing the status of 80 projects in the works in Hollywood.

“There were numerous comments from people saying they didn’t know there was so much going on in Hollywood,” said Dwayne Gathers of Gathers Strategies, co-chair for the event. “To the extent that we can showcase all of the positive activity to ‘new eyeballs’ is gratifying. I’m always pleased when people can also make good connections at this event.”

Clockwise from top: (1) Attendees network before conference, (2) Columbia Square wins Excellence in Economic Development Award, (3) Hospitality panel, (4) Designs on Hollywood Panel, (5) Keynote speaker Christopher Hawthorne.

For the first time, an Excellence in Economic Development Award was presented, to recognize the achievements of community game changers.

Chamber Chair of the Board Dr. Fariba Kalantari announced that Columbia Square by Kilroy Realty, was the first recipient of the award.

The $450-million project featured restoration of the historic CBS West Coast headquarters combined with new construction. She noted that the project was a great example of good Continued on Page FIVE

De León to Offer Insights into State Issues

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tate Senate President ProTempore Kevin de León will address members of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce at his second State of the State Luncheon on Friday, August 12th, at Paramount Pictures.

Registration and networking will begin at 11:30 a.m., followed by the luncheon at 12 noon.

Individual tickets may be purchased for $75. To register, go to www.hollywoodchamber.net/events.

In addition, sponsorships are being taken by Kaylee Kiecker. She can be contacted at: kaylee@hollywoodchamber.net Senator de León is the 50th President pro Tempore of the California State Senate and the first Latino elected to the position in more

than 130 years. He has been serving Hollywood since 2006, when he was first elected to represent the 45th district in the California State Assembly. In 2010, he was elected to the California State Senate.

He was the lead negotiator for the expansion of Kevin de León California’s Film and Television Tax Credit to keep Hollywood production jobs at home in the Golden State. In addition he has focused his efforts on issues impacting the environment, the working poor, immigration, and public safety.

Among the topics he is expected to address during his speech are beginning efforts to extend the TV/film tax credits, addressing homelessness and gun control.

Sponsors as of press deadline include: Presenting – the Hollywood Museum in the Historic Max Factor Building. Platinum-Level – Variety; Gold Level – FilmL.A., Inc. and Paramount Pictures; Silver-Level – CIM Group, Harridge Development Group, Hudson Pacific Properties, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center; Occidental Entertainment Group Holdings, Palladium Residences, and Paramount Contractors & Developers.

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OFFICERS Dr. Fariba Kalantari Jeff Zarrinnam Fabio Conti Bill Roschen Carole Sarian Donelle Dadigan Nicole Mihalka Beth Marlis

Chair of the Board Senior Vice Chair Vice Chair Vice Chair Vice Chair Treasurer Secretary Imm. Past Chair

DIRECTORS Homer Alba Paul Audley Patty Brunton Susan Cabral-Ebert Catherine Farrell Michael Gargano Dwayne Gathers John Goodwin Mike Harriel Ilyanne Kichaven Brandon Mason Stan Savage Michelle Sobrino Doug Troy

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few weeks ago, I attended a press conference by Councilmember Mitch O’Farrell where he announced an “open for business” initiative he will be pushing at the Los Angeles City Council. The initiative is focused on helping small businesses. I applaud him for this effort.

Too often in the halls of government, there seems to be a total disregard for how new regulations will impact small businesses as well as recognizing the importance of small businesses to the economy.

Let me share with you some statistics provided by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The 28-million small businesses that are in this country account for 54 percent of all U.S. sales. Small businesses provide 55 percent of all jobs and 66 percent of all net new jobs since the 1970s. The 600,000-plus franchised small businesses in the U.S. account for 40 percent of all retail sales and provide jobs for eight million people.

Furthermore, while corporate America has been “downsizing”, the The number of small rate of small business “start-ups” has businesses in the U.S. grown, and the rate for small business failures has declined. The number of has increased 49 small businesses in the U.S. has percent since 1982. increased 49 percent since 1982. Since 1990, as big business has eliminated four million jobs, small businesses have added eight million new jobs.

Since 1990, as big Pretty impressive. Councilmember business has O’Farrell deserves praise for trying to do something to make it easier for eliminated four small businesses to open and operate in million jobs, small the City of Los Angeles. Among the motions he has submitted are to: businesses have amend permit fees to make them more added eight million equitable for small businesses; create an expedited process for ‘good operanew jobs. tors’ to renew conditional use permits (CUPs); modify existing code requirements that hinder certain types of businesses from opening; ensure case management services are available to small businesses; and identify specific employees within the Departments of City Planning and Water and Power to act as liaisons to the Building and Safety Department and small business owners to help these small business owners open for business.

The City of Los Angeles needs a jobs creation plan. Occasionally, the City gets a “win” by luring a major firm here. However, a far greater number of jobs can be created by fostering an atmosphere that allows small businesses to expand. Those small businesses are very sensitive to actions by the government that drive up their costs. Who knows, for example, how many jobs won’t be created due to the increase in the minimum wage over the next few years?

We look forward to working with the City Council to enact common sense legislation that will assist our small businesses. We know that smart actions by the City will create a “win-win” for everyone.

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development that creates jobs, promotes a sustainable economy and enhances the quality of life in Hollywood.

Keynote speaker was L.A. Times architecture critic Christopher Hawthorne, who gave a thoughtful

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analysis of the issues dividing the community. He recommended a more sophisticated conversation about what growth means, in particular related to the larger task of contemporary city making. “Growth and density are the only things that have allowed us to address some of the important issues,” he said.

He noted numerous contradictions.

On one side, there are deep-seated fears, while on the other there are rising levels of frustration. There are residents who have portrayed themselves as victimized with development out of control, while others point to the affordability crisis and vast underbuilding to meet the need for housing.

All over the region, the areas which received mass transit service first through Metro are the first to have the conversation about development. He described Hollywood as having met the future of Los Angeles before the rest of the City, and being the ‘canary in the coal mine’ that has focused the citywide conversation.

He observed that the City ran out of room to expand on the edges and is now folding back into the center.

Development is moving from west to east and the shift has accelerated over the last 12 years.

“This is why we get a half-finished Target and controversy at the Palladium about a high rise taking up a parking lot only one block from the subway,” he noted.

One of the key questions that L.A. faces is how to build a constituency to serve as advocates for the future city that can match what the slow-growth advocates have done. There needs to be a voice for the city we are becoming, he urged.

In terms of Hollywood and new development, he suggested a more nuanced discussion about height. He noted that Capitol Records may be tall by neighborhood standards, but is short by urban standards.

This year’s Economic Development Summit was presented by 8150 Sunset.

Diamond-Level Sponsors included: Crescent Heights, Harridge Development Group, Hollywood International Regional Center, Hudson

Pacific Properties, Kilroy Realty, and Los Angeles City College.

Gold-Level Sponsors were: Avison Young, Champion Real Estate Co., CIM Group, Gensler, Gonzales Law Group, Iron Mountain Entertainment Services, J.H.Snyder Co., JLL, Latham & Watkins, Paramount Contractors and Developers, Related California, The Robert Green Co., Robertson Properties Group, and Wilcon.

Silver-Level Sponsors included: Ametron Audio/Video, Archway Holdings, Birch Tree Properties, Discover Hollywood Magazine, East Hollywood BID, Emerson College Los Angeles, Gathers Strategies, Handelman Consulting, Hollywood Entertainment District, HQ Creative Office, LeFrak, NAI Capitol Commercial Real Estate, The Original Farmers Market, Park & Velayos, Park Plus, Proper Parking Co., Selbert Perkins Design, Sunset & Vine BID, and Wood Partners.

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Summit Attendees Receive the Chamber’s Annual Hollywood Development Update

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he Hollywood Chamber published its popular 2016 Hollywood Development Update presented by the Chamber’s Economic Development Committee. The annual update was distributed to attendees at the Economic Development Summit. It includes information about 80 projects and outlines such information as developer name, address or location of project, description of project, progress, and completion anticipation date. The listing includes a variety of developments from commercial or retail projects, to hotels, educational and medical facilities, office rehabilitation, new construction, public facilities, as well as new residential or mixed use projects. These projects are pinned by numbers over a map of the Hollywood area. Some of the projects also include recent renderings of the development. The Hollywood Chamber’s 2016 Hollywood Development Update is a valuable resource for anyone looking to invest in or around Hollywood. Chamber members may obtain a complimentary copy of the Hollywood Development Update as part of their membership benefit. Non-members can order a copy by contacting the Hollywood Chamber for $50 or email info@hollywoodchamber.net.

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t was a homecoming of sorts last month when Mayor Eric Garcetti addressed the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce at a breakfast meeting at the Loews Hollywood Hotel.

The Mayor, who represented Hollywood for 12 years on the L.A. City Council, has now served as Mayor of Los Angeles for three years.

“As Mayor, I haven’t forgotten Hollywood,” he declared.

“Hollywood will always be the heart of the City both spiritually Mayor Eric Garcetti, Donelle Dadigan, and and physically.” He noted that Councilmember Mitch O’Farrell, CD-13.

Hollywood was synonymous with hope and opportunity and pointed to number one in tech and green jobs, the progress that has been made, not- but also number one in homelessness, ing that it was an empty shell of itself which is unacceptable,” he stated. at the time he came in to office.

The Mayor also declared that he “Sometimes when you are two- would be a strong voice against the thirds up the mountain, it is hard to Neighborhood Integrity Initiative see how far we’ve come,” he said.

(NII). He noted that he has put forGarcetti reported on his steward- ward a plan to update all community ship since becoming Mayor, and dis- plans, and is trying to assure more cussed the issues of homelessness, transparency. He commented that traffic, and mass transit. “We are traffic would only get worse if we

City of Los Angeles Minimum Wage Increase Took Effect July 1st

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ome important changes to minimum wage requirements took effect on July 1st for businesses operating in Los Angeles. The City of Los Angeles now requires a minimum wage of $10.50 for businesses and employees that meet the eligibility criteria. Paid sick time requirements are also effective as of July 1, 2016.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is sharing the new requirements from the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Contract Administration (BCA), the City department which is implementing the Ordinance. The Poster reflecting the new law needs to be at each place of business.

The Los Angeles Minimum Wage applies to all employers who have employees performing work in the City of Los Angeles, regardless of the employee’s city of residence. Any full time and part time employee, temporary employee, employee who performs at least two hours of work in a particular week within the city of Los Angeles is entitled to be paid the Los Angeles Minimum Wage.

To learn whether you are within the Los Angeles city boundaries, check zip code areas at http://zimas.lacity.org/ as a reference. Information and tools for businesses, including deferral applications and mandatory workplace posters, are available at www.wagesla.lacity.org.

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stop building because commutes would be from further out. He said the NII would absolutely be the wrong prescription for our ills.

Presenting sponsor for the breakfast meeting was the Hollywood Museum in the Historic Max Factor Building.

Variety was the Platinum Level Sponsor. Gold Level Sponsors included FilmL.A., Loews Hollywood Hotel, and Managed Career Solutions. Silver Level Sponsors included: AT&T, Capitol Records, CIM Group, Comcast/NBCUniversal, Emerson College Los Angeles, Famous Hollywood Dental Care, the Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City, the Hollywood Hotel, The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, Hudson Pacific Properties, Paramount Contractors & Developers, Paramount Pictures, and W Hollywood Hotel & Residences.

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Hollywood Chamber Delegation Returns from Successful Advocacy Trips to DC and Sacramento

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delegation of representatives from the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce visited Capitol Hill in April to advocate issues of importance to Hollywood and the greater Los Angeles region. The Chamber’s delegation joined forces with Access DC, a group of over 200 members of the greater L.A. business community, led by Mayor Eric Garcetti.

The group visits Washington annually to educate local members of Congress on such issues as transportation and infrastructure funding for Los Angeles, housing and homeless-

The Chamber Delegation in Sacramento.

ness initiatives, education and workforce development, and other issues integral to the regional economy. This year’s Hollywood Chamber delegation to DC included: Chair of the Hollywood Chamber, Fariba Kalantari, Previous Past Chair, Beth Marlis of the Musicians Institute;

Chamber’s Sacramento Delegation with Congressmen Adam Schiff and Ted Lieu.

Chamber Board member Donelle Dadigan of the Hollywood Museum; Chamber Board member Susan Cabral-Ebert of IATSE Local 706 Makeup and Hairstylists; and Chamber Vice-President of Public Policy, Nicole Shahenian.

The Hollywood Chamber also held its annual advocacy trip to Sacramento in May. The Chamber’s Sacramento Delegation met with President Pro Temp Kevin de Leon, Senator Ben Allen, Assemblymember Richard Bloom and Assemblymember Adrin Nazarian to discuss CEQA reform, homelessness, and healthcare issues.

“The Chamber’s annual advocacy trips offer our Chamber members the unique opportunity to meet with their elected officials on the State and National levels to discuss issues of importance to the Hollywood

Business Community, and to demonstrate the overall importance of Hollywood as part of the greater Los Angeles regional economy,” stated Shahenian. “I encourage all of our members to participate in these important trips - With so much at stake for the business community in Hollywood and communities throughout Southern California, it is important that we can show our elected representatives in DC and Sacramento just how serious Hollywood is in its efforts to create a thriving and robust economy for our businesses.”

If you are interested in participating in this or future Chamber advocacy trips, please contact Shahenian at 323-469-8311 or via e-mail at Nicole@hollywoodchamber.net.

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METRO Seeks Another Half Cent Sales Tax on November Ballot

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n a move that could result in a 9.5 percent sales tax for Angelenos, the METRO Board has approved placing a county-wide measure on the November ballot which if approved by the voters, would add a half cent sales tax to fund transportation projects throughout LA County.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority board of directors voted 112 to in favor of including the measure on the November ballot. If passed it is expected that the increase in sales tax would generate at least $860 million per year – forever. That is to say, the ballot measure will not include a sunset date or expiration for the sales tax

increase. Thus allowing Metro a virtual blank check annually, until voters at some point in the future, organize around a new ballot measure calling for an end to the tax.

Of particular importance to Hollywood, the ballot measure will include an accelerated plan to extend the Crenshaw Line to Hollywood and West Hollywood. The Chamber has been a strong advocate for the extension of the Crenshaw Line.

“The Crenshaw line extension to Hollywood has the potential to be a large step forward in transforming Los Angeles into a more ‘publictransportation oriented town’ as seen in other great cities, and will ultimately mean fewer private vehicles being used for local transportation in the already traffic-inundated areas of the city”, stated Chamber Vice President of Public policy, Nicole Shahenian.

In order to pass in November, the ballot measure will require 2/3 voter approval.

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Los Angeles Takes First Bite at Establishing a Short Term Rental Policy

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he LA City Planning Commission voted 5 to 4 to approve a proposal which would move forward the City’s first set of regulations on the short term rental industry. The proposal must still go through several Council Committee approvals before it is considered by the full City Council for implementation.

The policy approved by the City Planning Commission, seeks to establish rules on short term rental website platforms, such as Airbnb and Homeaway, which would legalize and regulate the industry. The ordinance would apply to owners of single family homes, condos and townhomes, as well as owners of multifamily properties and tenants within those properties. In addition to requiring the collection of TOT (transient occupancy tax – lodging taxes also required of hotels), the proposal caps short-term rentals on primary residences at 180 days a year and will allow secondary homes to be rented out for a maxi-

mum of 15 days a year. Additionally, the ordinance includes heavy fines of up to $2,000 per violation, as well as a “three strikes” provision which would ban hosts from renting their property for at least one year- after three separate violations have occurred.

Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Vice President of Public Policy, Nicole Shahenian, was on hand to testify in support of a common-sense short-term rental policy for the City of Los Angeles. Shahenian commented, “Short-term rentals have long served the more than 40 million tourists that visit Los Angeles annually looking to experience our city’s culture, entertainment, coastline, and more. At the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, we are particularly interested in ensuring these visitors are well accommodated, whether they choose to stay at a luxury hotel, a local short-term rental property, or anywhere in between.”

Shahenian explained, “While

Feuer Assigns Houchin as Neighborhood Prosecutor for the Hollywood Division

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ity Attorney Mike Feuer recently met with the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors to discuss homelessness, short-term rentals, and his Neighborhood Prosecutors program.

He also introduced Steve Houchin, the Neighborhood prosecutor who is assigned to the Hollywood Division.

Houchin was born and raised in Bakersfield, California. He completed his undergraduate education at the University of Southern California, where he studied journalism and cin- Mike Feuer and Steve Houchin ema. Houchin then received his law degree from Pepperdine University. After passing the bar, Houchin spent a few years practicing law in civil litigation in the city of Los Angeles. He then became a Deputy District Attorney, where he spent three years prosecuting crimes in the misdemeanor, general felony, and domestic violence units.

Houchin joined the City Attorney’s Office in 2014. Steve Houchin can be reached via email: steve.houchin@lacity.org or (213)978-7904.

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STRs often are a vital source of income for Angelenos who host guests, their economic reach extends far beyond just STR owners and operators. It’s estimated that for every dollar spent on an STR, $4-5 additional dollars are spent in the local economy. Not to mention that the City of Los Angeles will also reap major economic gains through the regulation of STRs. It’s estimated that the City would collect an additional $20 million in Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) this year just from STRs listed on Airbnb. These badly needed dollars will allow us to spend more on housing, infrastructure, parks and recreation, public safety, and more.”

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce will continue to monitor this ordinance as it makes its way through the City approval process.

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Hollywood Chamber to Hold Annual Police & Firefighters Appreciation Day BBQ on Friday, Sept. 9th

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he Hollywood Chamber encourages members to support the Police and Firefighters Appreciation Day BBQ on Friday, September 9th at the LAPD Hollywood Division at 1358 N. Wilcox Ave. Restaurants may donate menu items and volunteer their staff to join celebrities as they help serve up hearty meals and heartfelt thanks. Local businesses are asked to consider a small monetary donation to help cover additional costs or a gift certificate to be donated at the police and fire departments holiday events.

The Chamber’s Annual BBQ is co-hosted by Avalon/Bardot Restaurant and serves lunch and dinner to over 300 officers and firefighters throughout the event.

“Around the country, police officers and firefighters risk their lives each day to keep us safe. It’s a nice way to thank our local heroes on a community level,” said Kaylee Kiecker, Executive Vice President of the Hollywood Chamber.

Last year, 30 restaurants and businesses came together with donations to help make the BBQ a huge success.

Once again, the Chamber is excited for member businesses to come back on board with a strong show of support.

We invite you to meet Hollywood’s finest and show your appreciation for their service to our dynamic community!

To support this event, please contact Kaylee at kaylee@hollywoodchamber.net.

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n 2009 the Hollywood Chamber along with the Hollywood Property Owners Alliance (HPOA) launched the Hollywood ED initiative - a working group of over 20 Hollywood trade schools dedicated to branding Hollywood as an education destination with ties to the entertainment industry and the arts. Hollywood ED member schools meet periodically to discuss issues of mutual concern.

The Hollywood ED working group is chaired by Jon Clayden of Emerson College. Hollywood ED recently launched their discount card program, an opportunity for local businesses to partner with post-secondary institutions here in Hollywood. As a benefit provided to students for free, this card gives them access to discounts throughout various establishments throughout Hollywood. To learn more about this program and how to become involved, visit www.hollywoodchamber.net/HwdEdCard. For further information, please contact the Chamber’s Vice President of Public Policy, Nicole Shahenian at Nicole@hollywoodchamber.net.

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Network at the Chamber’s July and August Business Mixers

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he Hollywood Chamber offers networking opportunities on a regular basis. There are two upcoming mixers, and the Chamber encourges members to take advantage of these valuable events to meet new people and make new business connections.

Largest Mixer in L.A. The 18th Annual L.A.’s Largest Mixer will take place on Tuesday, July 19th, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Pasadena Convention Center.

L.A.’s Largest Mixer XVIII is a great opportunity to reach small to large companies, meet new clients and learn how the different chambers of commerce and business organizations can make your business grow.

Join Los Angeles County area chambers and business organizations for the ultimate business networking event!

Mix and mingle with business people representing hundreds of industries and companies in and around Southern California.

The Pasadena Convention Center is located at 300 E. Green St., Pasadena. Admission is $20 per person.

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33 Taps August Mixer 33 Taps will be hosting the Hollywood Chamber’s August Business After Hours Mixer on Tuesday, August 23rd, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Famously located at the corner of Hollywood and Vine, 33 Taps is a full-service neighborhood restaurant proudly focused on people, food, and of course their beverage! Relax with a beer, eat a great meal, or watch the game with friends, while receiving quality service!

To learn more, visit www.33Taps.com Enjoy your first drink on the house and sample of their freshly made appetizers throughout the evening. 33 Taps is located at 6263 Hollywood Blvd. Parking is available in nearby lots.

Meet other Chamber members and promote your business at this amazing bar and grill! RSVP to: www.hollywoodchamber.net/events As a benefit of membership, there is no charge to attend Chamber mixers for members who are in good standing.

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Chamber Foundation Gives Grant

During the June mixer at The Fonda Theatre, the Hollywood Chamber Community Foundation presented a grant for $2,500 to LAPD National Night Out annual event which will be held on August 2nd this year. Chair Dr. Fariba Kalantari presented the check to Sgt. Darrel Davis.

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t a press conference in June, a new group of entertainment professionals in Motion Pictures, Television, Live Theatre, Radio and Recording were announced as the new class of 2017 Walk of Fame recipients. The live press conference was hosted by Television Producer and Walk of Famer Vin Di Bona, Chair of the Walk of Fame Selection Committee for 2016-2017, alongside Leron Gubler, President/CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.

These honorees were chosen from among hundreds of nominations to the committee at a meeting held in June and ratified by the Hollywood Chamber’s Board of Directors.

"The Walk of Fame Selection Committee is thrilled to announce our newest honorees to the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Committee looked carefully at each nominee and we feel that we have selected a Vin Di Bona great group of talent that will appeal to the tastes of many fans around the world,” stated Di Bona. “As a Walk of Famer myself, I know these honorees will look back at the day of their ceremony and remember it with fond memories shared with family and friends, and of course, the fans. We look forward to their big day as the Walk of Fame Class of 2017 become part of Hollywood history on this famous Walk,” he added.

The Hollywood Walk of Fame Class of 2017 are: In the category of MOTION PICTURES: Amy Adams, Jason Bateman, Goldie Hawn, Dwayne Johnson, Chris Pratt, Brett Ratner, Ryan Reynolds, George A. Romero, Mark Ruffalo and Rita Wilson In the category of TELEVISION: Tyra Banks, Andre Braugher, Ken Corday, Lee Daniels, Hugh Laurie, Eva Longoria, Wolfgang Puck, Keri Russell, Haim Saban, George Segal, Sarah Silverman and Jeffrey Tambor In the category of RECORDING: Clarence Avant, Jerry Goldsmith (posthumous), Hall & Oates, Ice Cube, John Legend, *NSYNC, New Edition and Selena Quintanilla (posthumous) In the category of RADIO: Elvis Duran In the category of LIVE THEATRE/LIVE PERFORMANCE: Criss Angel, Jeff Dunham and Gustavo Dudamel The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and its Walk of Fame Selection Committee congratulate all the honorees.

Dates have not been scheduled for these star ceremonies.

Recipients have two years to schedule star ceremonies from the date of selection before they expire.

Upcoming star ceremonies are normally announced ten days prior to dedication on the Chamber’s official website www.walkoffame.com.

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Chamber Adds Two Stars on Walk of Fame

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he Hollywood Chamber has added two more stars in the past two months on the famous sidewalk of the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Gospel singer Shirley Caesar was honored with the 2,583rd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on June 28th.

The star in the category of Recording was dedicated at 6126 Hollywood Boulevard in front of The Fonda Theatre and is near the stars of gospel singers BeBe and CeCe Winans. Helping Emcee and Hollywood Chamber President/CEO Leron Gubler to unveil the star were world-renowned artists Yolanda Adams and Kirk Franklin.

Shirley Caesar Angélica María, Mexico’s sweetheart as she is affectionately known in Latin America was honored with the 2,582nd on May 25th. The star in the category of Live Theatre/Performance

Angelica Maria was unveiled at 7060 Hollywood Boulevard in front of Live Nation.

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CHAMBER WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS AhiPoki Bowl Christine Jan 5553 W. Sunset Blvd, #108 Los Angeles, CA, 90028 (323) 848-4467 ahipokibowl.com

JN Media Group James LaGrappe 8383 Wilshire Blvd., Suite #116 Beverly Hills , CA, 90211 (818) 276-6462 jnmediagroup.com

Autism Speaks Southern California Kayleigh Millet 6330 San Vicente Blvd. Ste 401 Los Angeles, CA, 90048 (323) 549-0500 autismspeaks.org

Juicy Factory Freddy Braidy 6708 Hollywood Blvd.

Hollywood, CA, 90028 (818) 261-7091 juicyfactory.com

AVA HOLLYWOOD William Lee 6677 Santa Monica Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA, 90038 (310) 481-1270 avalonbaycommunities.com

Liner LLP Jerry Neuman 633 W. 5th St., Suite 3200 Los Angeles, CA, 90071 (213) 694-3100 linerlaw.com

Blue Palms Brewhouse Brian Lenzo 6124 Hollywood Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA, 90028 (323) 464-2337 brewhousela.com

Metropolitan Community Charities John Boswell 4607 Prospect Ave. Los Angeles, CA, 90027 (323) 669-3434 mccharities.org

Epiphany Space Melissa Smith 1763 N. Gower St. Hollywood, CA, 90028 (323) 469-1405 epiphanyspace.com

myJurny.com Don Lewis 12300 Clearglen Ave., #5 Whittier, CA, 90604 (702) 767-3136 myjurny.com

FA Daniels Frank Ahadian 915 N. Highland Ave. Hollywood, CA, 90038 (323) 871-1800 fadaniels.com

Pacific Commerce Bank Debra Bordeaux 918 E. Green St. Pasadena, CA, 91106 (626) 714-3221 pacificcommercebank.com

Hollywood Welcome Center Gali Edwards 6822 Hollywood Blvd.

Hollywood, CA, 90028 (844) 492-0123 hollywoodwelcomecenter.com

Pascal Halim Pascal Halim 7616 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 316 Los Angeles, CA, 90046 (323) 828-8527 pascalhalim.com

HomeAway Walter Gonzales 1011 W. 5th St., Suite 300 Austin, TX, 78703 (512) 505-1615 homeaway.com

Presentation Services Audio Visuals - Loews Hollywood Hotel Marissa Mireles 1755 N. Highland Ave. Hollywood, CA, 90028 (323) 491-1094 psav.com

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AhiPoki Bowl Opens Store in Hollywood

Hollywood Chamber was on hand to help celebrate the grand opening of AhiPoki Bowl with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. New member AhiPoki Bowl opened its doors to a crowd waiting to sample their delicious poke seafood and Hawaiian fusion cuisine. Their dishes are sourced and prepared from the freshest and highest quality ingredients.

AhiPoki Bowl promises to deliver an affordable poke experience unlike any other. Attendants explain the five easy steps to make your tasty meal at AhiPoki Bowl right in front of your eyes. You can choose two or three scoops of a variety of fresh seafood such as tuna, spicy tuna, salmon, albacore, shrimp, octopus, yellowtail, or scallop. They also offer refreshing drinks and ice cream. Stop by and experience an ahipoke bowl at 5553 Sunset Blvd, #108 in Hollywood. For more information, visit www.ahipokibowl.com.

AHIPOKI BOWL AhiPoki Bowl’s popular concept offers customers the opportunity to customize their own Hawaiian poké bowl by selecting seafood, unlimited toppings, and flavor sauce over white rice, brown rice or mixed greens. The seafood choices typically consists of tuna, yellowtail, albacore, salmon, octopus, scallop, and shrimp. In addition, there are seasonal specials such as the Tuna Luau, a delicious mixture of ahi tuna and jicama, tossed with green onion, garlic soy mirin sauce, and a splash of sesame oil. AhiPoki Bowl serves the freshest sushi-grade seafood with only the best ingredients and spices inspired by Hawaii. The poké bowls are made to order every time, but beyond the quality is the guarantee with every poké dish served, there is a promise to deliver an affordable poké experience unlike any other.

Christine Jan Marketing Manager 5553 Sunset Blvd, Suite 108 Call (323) 848-4467 • marketing@ahipokibowl.com ahipokibowl.com

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Chamber Celebrates Grand Opening of SIM Digital in Hollywood

Hollywood Chamber was on hand to help celebrate the Grand Opening of Sim Group Hollywood’s new location at 1017 N. Las Palmas Ave. at the corner of Santa Monica and Las Palmas. With a staff of 120 people at the new location, the company continues to grow their reputation as a leading expert in digital production solutions providing their combined service offerings on countless productions around the world. Pictured are Rob Sim, Founder and Vice Chairman, Sim Group; Scott Dorsey, Sim Group Board member; Jeff Cairns, Sim Group Board chair; Doug Buchanan, Granite Partners; Leo Del Zotto, Sim Group Board member; James Haggarty, CEO; Chris Parker, CTO; James Martin, CSO; John DeBoer, COO; Alex Sandahl, CFO; Ann DeGuire, President Camera Division; Eleanor O’Connor, President Lighting and Grip Division; Bill DeRonde, President of Post Division; Mike Polito, Vice President, Chainsaw; Graeme Parcher, GM, Sim Digital Hollywood; Hunter Betts, GM, Bling; Steve Purcell, GM, Chainsaw along with Hollywood Chamber Chair Dr Fariba Kalantari and President & CEO Leron Gubler. For more information, visit www.simdigital.com.

SIM GROUP With offices across North America, SIM Group is a leading supplier of technology for the film and television industry.

SIM offers one of the largest and most diverse inventories of the latest digital cinematography, workflow and postproduction solutions. SIM Digital camera and playback equipment can be complemented with grip and lighting from PS Production Services. Bling, Chainsaw, Pixel Underground, Tattersall Sound and Picture and Post Factory NY work in tandem to provide an array of services from dailies, to online and offline editing, to final color/DI, visual effects and archiving, to sound editorial and mixing.

Suzanne Lezotte, Director of Marketing 1017 N. Las Palmas Ave., Hollywood, CA 90038 Call (323)978-9000 • marketing@simdigital.com simgroup.com

METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHARITIES Now celebrating its 20th year, Metropolitan Community Charities is a 501(c)3 civil rights, social action, and advocacy nonprofit with a focus on the LGBTQ community. In partnership with the Charter for Compassion International, programs are in development for Hollywood and Greater Los Angeles with an outreach throughout the U.S. and worldwide. Metropolitan Community Charities plans aim to support LGBTQ community-building, economic and health-related initiatives.

John Boswell, President 4607 Prospect Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90027 Call (323)669-3434 • info@mccharities.org MCCharities.org

CHAMBER WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS R.D. Olson Development Anthony Wrzosek 520 Newport Center Drive, Ste 600 Newport Beach, CA, 92660 (949) 271-1100 rdodevelopment.com SIM Group Suzanne Lezotte 1017 N. Las Palmas Ave. Hollywood, CA, 90038 (323) 978-9000 simgroup.com Temple 57 Craig Kasper 475 West Stetson St., Ste T #271 Hemet, CA, 92544 (951) 490-6800 temple57.com The Aetherius Society Brian Keneipp 6202 Afton Place Hollywood, CA, 90028 (323) 465-9652 aetherius.org The Pablove Foundation Brandon Oates 6607 W. Sunset Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA, 90028 (323) 657-5557 pablove.org

Unitronics Automated Parking Systems Frank DeFoe 2 Executive Dr., Suite 435 Fort Lee, NJ, 07024 (201) 592-1444 unitronics.com Vibes 365 Erin Penner 5640 Franklin Ave., Apt. 413 Los Angeles, CA, 90028 (508) 737-7966 vibes365.org WaBa Grill Franchise Corporation Vivian Mendoza 5527 Hollywood Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA, 90028 (562) 908-9222 wabagrill.com/index.php/Franchise Wood & Vine Wally Moran 6280 Hollywood Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA, 90028 (323) 334-3360 woodandvine.com

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Occidental Entertainment Group Holdings Marks 5th Anniversary of New Sound Stage

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ccidental Entertainment Group Holdings celebrated recently its five-year anniversary since the opening of a multi-million dollar, fourstory sound stage and office building on the main lot of their Occidental Studios division.

Based in Hollywood, Occidental Entertainment owns and operates in total 12 sound stages, 3 dozen office buildings, and has over a million sq.’ of production, executive, and editorial office space, and offers a vast array of lighting, grip, props, and technical services.

Occidental Studios was built in 1913 and is the oldest continuously operating studio lot in Hollywood rooted to film industry pioneers such as Cecil B. De Mille and Mary Pickford.

Founded in 1983 by Albert Sweet, and now co-owned by Co-Chairman & CEO, Craig Darian, Occidental Entertainment Group Holdings is a privately-held corporation comprised of five operating divisions: Occidental Studios, Albert Sweet Development, Occidental Lighting & Grip, Occidental Technologies, and Prop Services West (PSW).

According to Craig Darian, the five-year-old stage was built, “when

From left: Paul Audley, Ricky Stout, Eric Garcetti, Craig Darian, Albert Sweet, Rick Howard, Leron Gubler, Amy Lemisch at the original dedication.

concerns over runaway production were running rampant and the virtually unprecedented times in our economy and real estate market were encouraging caution.” He continues, “Still, we have an abundance of faith in the viability of local productions, and we regard this new stage to be both a strategic investment for our company, and a vote of confidence in our industry.”

Occidental Entertainment Group

Holdings supports businesses throughout Hollywood, the San Fernando Valley, and the Greater Los Angeles area. The company’s many clients include Fox, Paramount, Disney, Universal, NBC, CBS, Amazon, HBO, and many more.

Learn about Occidental Entertainment at OccidentalEntertainment.com.

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RENEWING MEMBERS - WE THANK THESE BUSINESSES FOR RENEWING THEIR MEMBERSHIP 9 Dots Academy of Magical Arts, The Avon Rent A Car / truck / van Car Park, Inc. Celebrity Source, The Clarett West Development Cleanstreet Complete Office Corniche Group, Inc. Craig Lawson & Co., LLC Dave & Buster's Dolby Theatre El Cid Essex Property Trust Genesis Financial/Creative Employee Hilton Los Angeles / Universal City Hollywood Media District Hollywood Production Center Hollywood Travelodge Hollywood United Methodist Church 14 n hollywoodchamber.net

Hollywood Urgent Care Honda Of Hollywood Howl At The Moon - Hollywood Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Mitchell Jewish Vocational Services Joe Lewis Company Kilroy Realty Corporation Law Offices of Derek S. Yee Legacy Partners Residential, Inc Lennar Magic Castle Hotel Magic Castle, Inc. Make-Up Artists & HairStylists - Local 706 IATSE Mama Shelter LA Mickey Hargitay Plants Mike Medavoy Millennium Hollywood Network Auto Body, Inc. Neuehouse

Oakwood Temporary Housing Original Farmers Market, The Parisian Florist Rapport International Furniture RED Studios Hollywood SAG-AFTRA Salvation Army Hollywood Corps, The Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton L Strategonomics Global Network Sunrise & Associates Tic-tock Toyo Griffith Park Florist United Valet Parking Universal Orlando Resort Urban Legend PR W Hollywood Hotel & Residences Worchell Properties World of Wonder Productions

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TOURTAKERS DREAM VACATIONS TourTakers Dream Vacations specializes in all-in-one travel packages that factor in individual travel dreams while conquering travel obstacles, trading worrying and wondering for dream vacation wonderment. As part of their Dream Vacations packages, TourTakers are affiliated with World Travel Holdings, one of the largest vacation retailer in the United States. Because of this powerhouse association, the TourTakers can guarantee their VIP travelers exceptional insider savings and special fares.

TourTakers is a friendly, intimate and personal alternative to, yet competitive with, the major online travel agency deals you see every day. The difference is service and special exclusive offers not available online. TourTakers Dream Vacations started with a travel blog and on Instagram to showcase their love of travel and travel photography. All of the images you see are either from TourTakers partners or they are images taken on their own travels. As the TourTakers, Alan Sherin, CEO TourTakers and Judie Sherin, Chief Vacation Officer, wanted to find a way to share their experiences with like-minded baby boomers who are now starting to put aside collecting things and begin collecting experiences. Let TourTakers Dream Vacations, be your go-to travel partner and vacation destination travel guide before, during and after your journey.

Alan Sherin, CEO TourTakers Dream Vacations 352 N. Sierra Bonita Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036 Call (323)336-6700 • asherin@dreamvacations.com tourtakers.com

THE PABLOVE FOUNDATION Founded in Hollywood in 2008, The Foundation is named after Pablo Thrailkill Castelaz, the son of Jo Ann Thrailkill and Jeff Castelaz. Pablo was six-years-old when he passed away from a rare form of childhood cancer, Bilateral Wilms Tumor. The Foundation was formed to meet the needs Jo Ann and Jeff identified first-hand as lacking in the childhood cancer community during their son’s treatment.

The Pablove Foundation invests in underfunded, cutting-edge pediatric cancer research, inspires cancer families through education, and improves the lives of children living with cancer through the arts.

Brandon Oates, Annual Giving, Foundation Relations Manager 6607 West Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, CA 90028 Call (323)657-5557 • brandon@pablove.org pablove.org

PROPELLER MUSIC Aaron Wexley is a multi-talented writer and composer of FM Radio Music. He has been registered with BMI Broadcast Music Inc. since 1996. In addition, Wexley has been working also with Propeller Music and Intense Studios since 1974. He has extensive experience in film script treatments. He has worked in the business of songwriting, overseeing entertainment contract reviews, theatrical character studies and exploration, writing and publishing, corporate man- Aaron Wexley agement, as well as executive support.

Aaron Wexley, Writer/Composer Call (788) 471-3390 • bigentmedia@gmail.com

WABA GRILL WaBa Grill is a California fusion, fast, casual dining restaurant chain which has captured a balance of quality health and good taste. WaBa Grill serves boneless, skinless, fat-trimmed chicken, rib-eye cuts of steaks, as well as salmon, shrimp, and tofu. All entrees are prepared to order while being served at ‘on the go’ speed. Founded in 2006, WaBa Grill’s mission is to promote a quality lifestyle fueled by healthy food made with fresh ingredients.

Wendy Valdez - District Manager 5527 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028 Call (323)701-2245 • info@wabagrill.com www.wabagrill.com

BURBANK SEO EXPERTS Burbank SEO Experts is a leader in search engine optimization (SEO) and specializes in ranking local businesses in their city and niche. SEO is the art and science of getting a web page to the top of search engines and generating organic search traffic to a website.

Their suite of services includes proper setup of social media profiles and citation sites, branding, search engine marketing, generating traffic and increasing the rank of client websites on search engines.

Michael Milauskas 7731 Via Capri, Burbank, CA 91504 Call (818)237-5445 • mike@burbankseoexperts.com burbankseoexperts.com

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has worked with Microsoft to provide non-profit, community and member organizations with exclusive discounts, free software and tech services.

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Hollywood Chamber Welcomes New Member Businesses at The Fonda Theatre in June

The Hollywood Chamber welcomed new members at its June Business After Hours generously hosted by The Fonda Theatre. Chair Fariba Kalantari, DDS, welcomed these new members: Brian Lenzo, Blue Palms Brewhouse; Melissa Smith, Epiphany Space; Meghan McCabe, Evergreen Talent Management; Demetri Mina, FA Daniels; Lisa Huynh, Hollywood Club Crawl; John Boswell, Metropolitan Community Charities; David Nassau, myJurny.com; Pascal Halim, Pascal Halim; Ebrahim Rad, RAD Financial & Insurance Solutions Inc.; Suzanne Lezotte, SIM Group; Alan Sherin & Judie Sherin, TourTakers Dream Vacations; Vivian Mendoza, WaBa Grill Franchise Corporation.

Chamber Welcomes New Member Businesses at Tinhorn Flats in May The Hollywood Chamber welcomed new businesses at May mixer generously hosted by Tinhorn Flats Saloon & Grill.

Chair Fariba Kalantari, DDS, welcomed new members: Sean Myers, Access Hollywood Tours, LLC; Brandon Adachi, Autism Speaks Southern California; Michael Milauskas, Burbank SEO Experts; Bernard Paré, Chiromotion; Aimee Koffi, Green Book Education Foundation; James LaGrappe, JN Media Group; Ian Gilbert, Lincoln Property Company; Debra Bordeaux, Pacific Commerce Bank; Shahriar Davidesfahani, Strategic Legacy Investment Group, Inc.; Danny De Lillo, The Hop Authority; Abbey Ringler, The Party Staff Inc.; Lindsay Hollister, The Pie Hole Los Angeles; Wally Moran, Wood & Vine.

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