Hollywood Business Advocate: Spring 2021

Living in a Virtual World Volume 16 Issue I Spring 2021

PREMIER INVESTORS The Chamber would like to thank our generous Premier Investor partners who continue to support our events each year. By selecting sponsorships in advance, our partners have the opportunity to plan in advance while gaining additional benefits throughout the year. To learn more about the Premier Investors Club, please contact Kaylee Kiecker at kaylee@hollywoodchamber.net.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Legislative Updates..........................................................................5 Economic Development Summit...................................................8 Beacons Economic Study...............................................................11 Entertainment Industry Conference............................................15 Heroes of Hollywood......................................................................19 The Walk of Fame Goes Virtual...................................................25 Member Spotlights.........................................................................29

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President's Message

We can all agree that 2020 was a tough year for many, including the Hollywood business community. As the COVID-19 pandemic spread, businesses large and small were subject to a patchwork of local, state, and federal mandates that often changed from day to day.

Many of those regulations have carried over into 2021.

Restaurants and hotels have been among the hardest hit, but scores of other businesses have faced severe challenges as well. It has been a tough time for all, but the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has worked hard during the pandemic to help you and your fellow Chamber members meet the challenges, while also keeping you connected to the community. I wanted to take a moment to provide you with a brief overview of some of the things the Chamber accomplished this past year.

Since the stay at home order was issued in March 2020, we held over 40 virtual events.

Through our town hall series, we engaged in conversations with our elected officials. We also pivoted to host our special events virtually. The Economic Development Summit and Entertainment Industry Conference were very successful and generated a great deal of engagement with our members. Overall, these events attracted over 2400 attendees. In March 2020, the Chamber launched Hollywood Unites to address the emerging needs of our most vulnerable residents and businesses, alleviate the detrimental economic impact on local employers and their employees, and provide vital resources to our community to help them through these uncertain times created by the COVID-19 pandemic The Foundation launched its Room for Success pilot program at the Heroes of Hollywood event. Room for Success is a program designed to empower the lives of local college students experiencing homelessness by providing them with a safe place to live and connecting them with local partners that provide support services and resources.

The Chamber continued to monitor local, state and federal legislation that impacts the Hollywood business community. We sent out a total of 26 advocacy alerts to Chamber members, which fueled action - more than 6,800 emails were sent to elected officials as a result.

Beyond that, the Chamber’s Legislative Action and Economic Development committees held their first meetings of 2021, and we hosted the Chamber’s inaugural Homelessness Summit. It was an incredible 2-day summit with difficult, but very much needed conversations that brought us together as a community.

Let’s face it, 2020 was the kind of year we would all like to forget. The health crisis is not over yet, but with vaccines now in distribution throughout Southern California, our economy is sure to recover. And our team at the Hollywood Chamber is here to help you move forward!

Rana Ghadban President & CEO Hollywood Chamber of Commerce

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OFFICERS Nicole Mihalka Dwayne Gather Lupita Sanchez-Cornejo Matt Fritch Michael Gargano Shawn Covell Mark Echeverria Mark R. Edwards London Kemp Kim Weedmark Ellen Zaman Sarah Zurell DIRECTORS Paul Audley Debra Bordeaux Brian Folb Mary Gallagher John Gile Sofia Gresen William Grice Ray Hahn Michael Hilty Richard Howard HONORARY Oscar Arslanian Donelle Dadigan Daniel Halden Dr. Fariba Kalantari Kristopher Larson Patti MacJennett STAFF Rana Ghadban President & CEO Kaylee Kiecker Executive VP Ana Martinez VP of Media Relations Ilia Lopez VP of Program & Communications Diana Yedoyan VP of Public Policy & Economic Development Lex Pavlovic Director of Membership Services

Chair of the Board Immediate Past Chair Senior Vice Chair Secratary Treasurer Vice Chair Vice Chair Vice Chair Vice Chair Vice Chair Vice Chair Vice Chair Don Jacinto Yuko Kaifu Sharon Keyser Mairead Lawrenson Pamela Marcelo Wade Milne Ed Murphy Jerry Neuman Otto Padron Chris Payton Cory Palka Marty Shelton Jeff Zarrinnam Michelle SobrinoStearns

Lily Weiner Director of Operations Danila Fraga Director of Communications Carli Olson Director of Public Policy & Econ. Dev. Chloe Kim Director of Events Vivian Kish WOF Gift Shop Manager

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Legislative Update

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egislative Session 2019-2020 was historic, dramatic and unlike any we have ever experienced in the past. Amid a global pandemic, leadership had to quickly enact regulations for virtual voting, proxy voting and a shortened session due to concerns about coronavirus. California Lawmakers worked to vote on the hundreds of bills before them prior to the midnight deadline on August 31, 2020. The Governor then was tasked with acting on bills that were sent to his desk by his deadline of September 30, 2020. The 2021-2022 Legislative session has already hit the ground running, promising that this legislative year will bring numerous bills that will dramatically affect the business community.

SB 939 (Wiener) did not pass the legislature. The Hollywood Chamber strongly opposed this bill as it would have placed an eviction moratorium on commercial leases in addition to allowing tenants to renegotiate their lease terms or terminate their lease without any penalty.

We are incredibly disappointed in the Governor for signing AB 1383 (Jackson) into law which will now require a mandatory 12-week leave of absence on any employer with five or more employees, allow a private right-of-action, and will overwhelmingly hurt small businesses. Under previous law, employers with 50 or less employees were not subject to paid family leave requirements but now must comply with the full 12-week leave policy.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce worked diligently throughout the entire 2019-2020 session to ensure lawmakers heard from the business community during these times of peril. Through the combined advocacy efforts of our staff and member companies, we were able to elevate the voice of business and ensure critical bills were not passed which would harm recovery and have a negative effect on businesses which are already struggling to survive.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is committed to working with our members and our Board of Directors to ensure we are advocating on critical policies which will enhance the economic prosperity of Hollywood and our region. Through our policy work, we can ensure the voice of business has a seat at the table and fair policies are adopted with all stakeholders in mind. Thank you to all our members that engaged throughout the advocacy process including attending meetings, voicing business concerns, and sending letters through our action alerts; with your support, our legislators received over 3,000 advocacy emails. Here is a full list of bills the Hollywood Chamber advocated on:

One of our largest victories was the veto of AB 3216 (Kalra) which would have required employers in specific industries (including the hospitality and retail industry) to offer to recall employees previously laid off and allow a generous response time before offering to another former employee.

We thank Governor Newsom for vetoing this bill. Employers are struggling to survive during these unprecedented times and need flexibility and control over their hiring practices.

CALIFORNIA STATE LEGISLATIVE BILLS 2019-2020 Bills the Hollywood Chamber Supported that were sent to the Governor’s Desk: •SB 1065 (Hertzberg) CalWORKs: homeless assistance hollywoodchamber.net

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Bills the Hollywood Chamber Opposed that Died: •SB 939 (Wiener) Emergencies: COVID-19: commercial tenancies: evictions.

Bills the Hollywood Chamber Was Monitoring that were sent to the Governor’s Desk: •SB 757 (Allen and Atkins) California Environmental Quality Act: environmntal leadership projects: fixed guideway Bills the Hollywood Chamber Supported that died: • AB 2058 (Gabriel) Income taxes: credits: low-income housing.

• AB 2323 (Friedman and Chiu) California Environmental Quality Act: exemptions.

• AB 3269 (Chiu) State and local agencies: homelessness plan.

• AB 3279 (Friedman) California Environmental Quality Act: administrative and judicial procedures.

• SB 25 (Caballero) California Environmental Quality Act: projects funded by qualified opportunity zone funds or other public funds.

• SB 50 (Wiener, Caballero, Hueso, Moorlach, Skinner) Planning and zoning: housing development: streamlined approval: incentives.

• SB 902 (Wiener) Planning and zoning: housing development: density.

• SB 995 (Atkins, Caballero, Rubio Wiener) Environmental quality: Jobs and Economic Improvement Through Environmental Leadership Act of 2011: housing projects.

• SB 1085 (Skinner) Density Bonus Law: qualifications for incentives or concessions: student housing for lower income students: moderate-income persons and families: local government constraints.

• SB 1385 (Caballero) Local planning: housing: commercial zones.

• SB 1299 (Portantino) Housing development: incentives: rezoning of idle retail sites.

Bills the Hollywood Chamber Opposed that were sent to the Governor’s Desk: • AB 3216 (Kalra and Gonzalez) Unemployment: rehiring and retention: state of emergency.

• SB 1383 (Jackson) Unlawful employment practice: family leave.

Bills the Hollywood Chamber monitored that died: • AB 4 (Arambula) Medi-Cal: eligibility.

• AB 56 (Garcia) Electricity: procurement by the California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority.

• AB 196 (Gonzalez) Workers compensation: COVID-19: essential occupations and industries.

• AB 288 (Cunningham) Consumer privacy: social media companies.

• AB 348 (Choi) Personal income tax: credit: qualified teacher: school supplies.

• AB 398 (Gonzalez) COVID-19 Local Government and School Recovery and Relief Act. 6

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• AB 455 (Kiley) Ex parte orders: connected devices.

• AB 459 (Kiley) State government: Artificial Intelligence in State Government Services Commission: report.

• AB 545 (Low) Cannabis: Bureau of Cannabis Control.

• AB 564 (Gallagher) Mail ballot elections: vacancies: congressional or legislative offices.

• AB 654 (Rubio) Public records: utility customers: disclosure of personal information.

• AB 725 (Wicks) General plans: housing element: moderate-income and above moderate-income housing: suburban and metropolitan jurisdictions.

• AB 890 (Wood) Nurse practitioners: scope of practice: practice without standardized procedures.

• AB 950 (Levine) Consumer privacy protection.

• AB 1008 (Salas) Transportation network companies: participating drivers: investigative consumer reports.

• AB 1163 (Eggman) Consumer warranty protection: express warranties.

• AB 1242 (Gonzalez) Information security.

• AB 1316 (Gallagher) Internet: social media or search engine service: censorship.

• AB 1330 (Kiley) Personal information: privacy: breach.

• AB 1366 (Daly) Office of Emergency Services: coordination of communications.

• AB 1465 (Bloom) Cannabis: consumption cafe/lounge license.

• AB 1566 (Chau) California Cyber Range Pilot Project.

• AB 1568 (McCarty) Housing law compliance: prohibition on applying for state grants.

• AB 1665 (Chau) Athletic trainers.

• AB 1758 (Chau) Consumer privacy.

• AB 1760 (Wicks) California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018.

• AB 1839 (Bonda et al) Economic, environmental, and social recovery: California COVID-19 Recovery Deal.

• AB 1857 (Chen) Emergency services: contracts.

• AB 1861 (Santiago) Mental health: involuntary commitment.

• AB 1907 (Santiago) California Environmental Quality Act: emergency shelters: supportive and affordable housing: exemption.

• AB 1946 (Santiago and Friedman) Mental health services: involuntary detention.

• AB 2701 (Murastuchi) Public elementary and secondary schools: schoolsite councils.

• AB 3300 (Santiago) Homelessness: California Access to Housing and Services Act. • SB 299 (Jackson) Personal information: minors: internet website: connected devices.

• SB 458 (Durazo) Public health: pesticide: chlorpyrifos.

• SB 640 (Moorlach) Mental health services: gravely disabled persons.

• SB 752 (Stern) The California Master Plan on Tech Equity.

• SB 1120 (Atkins) Subdivisions: tentative maps.

• SCA 1 (Allen and Wiener) Public housing projects.

• SB 1410 (Caballero) COVID-19 emergency: tenancies.

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUMMIT

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he Hollywood Chamber of Commerce held our Annual Economic Development Summit on Thursday October 15th. The Summit, Hollywood NEXT: Adapting and Transforming Into A New Urban Environment, had an incredible turnout and engaged over 200 participants through multiple keynote speakers and breakout sessions. The Summit opened with networking and an opportunity to visit sponsor booths at our virtual Expo.

The Summit officially kicked-off with remarks from Stenn Parton, Chief Retail Officer of DJM, who unveiled new development plans to update and rename the Hollywood and Highland Center to Ovation Hollywood. Los Angeles City Councilmember O’Farrell and Mayor of Los Angeles Eric Garcetti opened the Summit with keynote remarks, highlighting the importance of the Hollywood economy to the overall economic health of the City. Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Chairman of the Board Dwayne Gathers, facilitated a Fireside Chat with John Kilroy, President, CEO, and Chairman of the Board of Kilroy Realty Corporation.

Dwayne and John held a passionate conversation on the future of economic development within Hollywood and the City of Los Angeles as a whole, touching on the affects in which the homelessness crisis and other economic hardships have on Hollywood.

Participants had the opportunity to listen to panelists discuss multiple facets of Hollywood economic development through 6 breakout sessions. Panelists during the Reinventing Retail Session discussed the changes made to storefront 8

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commercial retail and bringing foot traffic to Hollywood amidst the pandemic. In the New Reality New Workforce panel discussion, presenters touched on the importance of intentional hiring, promoting current employees within the workforce, and prepping students for virtual learning and workforce development programs. During the Destination Tourism Comeback panel, a conversation around tourism projections in Hollywood, theme park re-openings, and the customer experience through the entertainment industry was discussed. Speakers featured in the Healthy Cities Healthy Streets panel reflected on lessons learned from the utilization of streets as public spaces, changes in transportation to ensure equal access, and how public spaces support economic development in Hollywood.

Panelists in the Growing Connectivity in a Post-Pandemic World discussed digital equity, expanding infrastructure, and the future of 5G technology in the Hollywood community.

The Development Map Reveal and Future Projects in Hollywood session summarized the statistics of over 120 development projects and talked about three exciting new developments within Hollywood.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce was excited to unveil, for the first time in Chamber history, a completely online version of the Economic Development Map. Users have the ability to access the map virtually and view all current development projects in the Hollywood area and search for projects based on project status, project type, and through the plotted map feature.

The Hollywood NEXT Economic Development Summit

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HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER closed with a presentation from Chris Thornberg, Founding Partner of Beacon Economics, summarizing the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Economic Analysis and COVID-19 Economic Recovery Framework. Dr. Thornberg highlighted on the importance of not only studying the effects that coronavirus has on the business community but see this opportunity as an inflection point; how will the Hollywood business community not just return back to pre-pandemic norms, but soar through new economic realities.

ABOVE IMAGE: A glimpse of the Hollywood Chamber's online map detailing Hollywood's current and upcoming development projects.

ABOVE IMAGE: John Kilroy, CEO of the Kilroy Realty Corporation addresses the homelessness and housing crisis facing Los Angeles during his Keynote Conversation with Moderator Dwayne Gathers.

ABOVE IMAGE: Panelists Davon Barbour, Ellen Goldstein, Mariotti Funko, & Michael Berne discuss what's next for retail in Hollywood and the world postpandemic.

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s the end of 2020 draws near, the President signed an additional economic stimulus package into law providing $900 billion in economic relief to businesses and people across the nation struggling to make ends resulting from

the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The 5,600-page bill continues measures enacted through the stimulus package approved earlier this year, such as unemployment benefits and stimulus checks to qualifying individuals, and establishes new benefits to help working families. The Paycheck Protection Program for small businesses has also been continued, providing $285 billion in loans for small businesses, but this time restricts the benefits to companies with 300 employees or less who have seen at least a 25 percent reduction in sales and are not a publicly traded company. The bill also provides billions for K-12 and higher education assistance, increased broadband infrastructure, and childcare assistance programs. The moratorium on evictions has been extended until January 31st, 2021 while the Department of Housing and Urban Development released a similar moratorium protecting homeowners from foreclosures. Congress is currently negotiating a bill to increase the $600 stimulus payments to $2,000 for each qualifying individual, a move that President Trump will support if passed by both the House and Senate.

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BEACONS ECONOMICS STUDY

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s COVID-19 plagued the world, the business community was hit with not only the dangers of the virus, but also changing regulations from multiple levels of government. Businesses have had to make increasingly difficult decisions in order to comply with regulations, keep their employees and customers safe and keep their doors open.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce commissioned Beacon Economics, an independent research and consulting firm dedicated to delivering accurate, insightful, and objectively based economic analysis, for a report titled Economic Analysis and COVID-19 Recovery Framework.

This analysis took months of research as well as analysis looking at businesses in Hollywood and Los Angeles and the impacts of the pandemic.

Executive Summary: “Hollywood occupies a unique space in the Los Angeles economic landscape. One of the most enduring symbols of inspiration, innovation, and prosperity around the world, it is the cultural heart of the City as well as a burgeoning technology hub. In addition to serving as a growth engine for the local and regional economies, Hollywood is also home to a vibrant residential community that supports neighborhood retail outlets and relies on local healthcare services. Still, its iconic status has not

inoculated the district from the devasting effects of the novel coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) and subsequent public health mitigation measures. Indeed, as the center of the Los Angeles creative ecosystem — as well as the tourism industry associated with it — many sectors have been disproportionately affected.

The COVID-19 crisis has brought issues that existed before the pandemic into sharper relief— homelessness, how public space is used, competing visions for the future, and others —that may impede both immediate recovery efforts and longer-term economic development. Conversely, the current moment may also serve as an inflection point in which planners, businesses, and residents alike consider “recovery” not as a path back to the pre-pandemic conditions but as a step toward a more resilient Hollywood that is prepared to meet unanticipated challenges and leverage new opportunities. This report provides insights into the Hollywood economy and a framework for stakeholders to consider as recovery efforts transition to planning initiatives prompted by new economic realities.”

Hollywood’s Top 5 industries make up nearly 60% of the local economy: r - 42% the

21% - Leisure & Hospitality 11% - Information 10% - Healthcare & Social Services 8% - Professional Services 8% - Retail

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Recommended Short-Term Actions • Lobby for Business Interruption Insurance Payouts • Ease Blanket Restrictions • Assist Firms With Establishing or Expanding Online Presence • Address Homelessness With Stopgap Measures • Repurpose the Public Realm Long Term: Land Use As demand for retail storefronts decreases and demand for office space increases, planners, and policymakers need to consider how the urban landscape should be structured by further developing the Heart of Hollywood Concept Plan and the Hollywood Community Plan.

Workforce Development Planners, policy makers, and members from the business community should pursue public-private efforts with public education institutions and nonprofit organizations to build a local talent pipeline Professional Collaboration, Community Building, & Social Cohesion Deeper awareness, cooperation, and integration between the business community and residential communities is more likely to yield equitable outcomes, foster greater social stability, and ultimately strengthen Hollywood’s economic resilience.

Contingency Planning Continue convening a formal working group once Hollywood is past the worst of the crisis to assess the vulnerabilities and incorporate key lessons into future planning.

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Entertainment Industry Conference

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he Hollywood Chamber’s ninth Annual State of the Entertainment Industry Conference presented by Variety took place on December 16th and for the first time was done as a virtual event. The half-day conference included panels, awards, interviews, and virtual exhibit booths.

The “Succeeding in Entertainment Production During COVID 19” panel was presented by FilmLA and featured Kevin Fortson (Warner Bros. Television), Dee HarrisLawrence (All Rise), Bruce Helford (The Connors), Angela Kang (The Walking Dead ), Trish Kinane (Fremantle and American Idol), Courtney Lilly (black-ish and mixed-ish). The discussion centered on how shows returning to production have learned to adapt including budgeting, audience participation, on set PPE, and ‘new norm’ for production.

The “Excellence in Diversity” awards were presented to Meruelo Enterprises and Southern California Gas Company for creating diverse, equal, and inclusive cultures within each of their organizations. The awards were presented by actor/producer Eugenio Derbez, who also shared personal insights. The “Blazing the Trail in DEI” panel featured Angelica Vale (CALI 93.9/Univision), Bryhana Monegain (Power 106), Brooke Thomas (The Black Report/FOX Soul), and Marci Wiser (KLOS Midday). The panel gave a unique perspective on why prioritizing DEI is beneficial on many levels including employee morale and organizational innovation.

Actress Eva Longoria was honored with the 2020 Commitment to California Award for her efforts in keeping jobs in California and joined an impressive list of past honorees including Vin Di Bona, Ted Sarandos, Steven Levitan, and LL COOL J, to name a few. As an awardwinning actress, producer, entrepreneur and activist, Longoria shared her thoughts on leading the charge of diverse and female representation. She shared how her production company, UnbeliEVAble Entertainment, chooses projects that accurately represent the stories of the Latinx and other underrepresented communities. Longoria also discussed upcoming projects in film as well as the Eva Longoria Foundation (ELF).

The conference also included the presentation of the 2020 Music Icon Award and an intimate conversation with legendary songwriter Diane Warren. Warren is one of the most prolific contemporary songwriters of our time with her work featured in more than 100 motion pictures and she has been inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2001. Warren is the sole owner of her publishing company, Realsongs, and is about to release her own album, ‘Diane Warren: The Cave Sessions Vol. 1’ featuring an all-star line-up who will bring her songwriting and storytelling to life. Warren shared accounts on how some of her famous songs came to be and how she has stayed inspired during challenging times.

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Cal Gas, the Chamber greatly appreciates: Platinum Sponsors: Fred Segal, Hudson Pacific Properties, Kilroy, The Musso & Frank Grill and Vin Di Bona Productions. Gold Sponsors: The MBS Group, Netflix and Paramount Pictures. Silver Sponsors: AT&T, City National Bank, CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital, Comcast NBC Universal, DLA Piper, Emerson College of Los Angeles, Kaiser Permanente, Live Nation, Occidental Entertainment Group, Original Farmers Market, Paramount Contractors & Developers, Providence St. Joseph Medical Center, and Warner Bros.

ABOVE IMAGE: Actress, producer, and activist Eva Longoria discusses her foundation's mission to empower Latinas through education and entrepreneurship.

ABOVE IMAGE: Award-winning songwriter Diana Warren talks with Variety about her creative process and her years in the music industry.

ABOVE IMAGE: Panelists Brooke Thomas, Bryhana Monegain, Marci Wiser, Angelica Vale discuss their various inisghts to diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in Hollywood. Panel was moderated by actor and filmmaker Eugenio Derbez and Denita Willoughby, VP of Supply Chain & Support Services for SoCal Gas.

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re you a tourism related business looking for marketing opportunities? Have you noticed a decline in sales brought about by COVID-19?

At the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, we’re committed to the economic development of small businesses, and the betterment of our community as a whole.

That is why we’re thrilled to announce our new website ExploreHollywood.com. Explore Hollywood is an online resource designed to be utilized by out-of-towners looking for locations to eat, drink, and shop; or even locals in search of entertainment. Explore Hollywood showcases the best leisure experiences Los Angeles has to offer, and we want to include your business in the ensemble! We seek to offer a comprehensive guide of historical sights, theme parks, tours, restaurants, and more for anyone looking to branch out in the Hollywood area. Explore Hollywood members will also have the choice of joining our exclusive VIP Card, which will be distributed physically and digitally. The VIP Card will include a QR code linking to an Explore Hollywood webpage with your discount offer. Your participation gives you the opportunity to promote your business to hundreds of people that are visiting, working and living in and around Hollywood. If your business attracts tourists in any capacity we’d love to list you on Explore Hollywood! For more information or to discover other local businesses, visit us at www.ExploreHollywood.com!

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he Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Community Foundation was thrilled to host the first virtual Heroes of Hollywood Fundraising Gala on November 12, 2020 raising over $40,000 for the Hollywood nonprofit community.

Johnny Grant was presented to Oscar ™ winning actor, producer, musician, and writer Lou Gossett Jr. Gossett is a passionate activist who created the foundation Eracism, an organization dedicated to ending racism, cultivating peace, justice, and equality for all people.

Guests enjoyed a fun 1930’ themed evening, kicked off with a virtual cocktail hour with live entertainment from Douglas “The Crooner” Roegiers who channeled us back to the great days of the Big Band swing era. We were then guided throughout the rest of the evening by the talented and entertaining emcee, KOST 103.5 radio personality Ellen K.

Each of our honorees stood out for their tremendous and dedicated service to the Hollywood community.

The true stars of the show were this year’s Hollywood Heroes, the Assistance League of Los Angeles, Hollywood Food Coalition, The Salvation Army Hollywood, Project Angel Food, Taglyan Complex and Paramount Pictures Viacommunity Days.

The prestigious Mary Pickford Award was presented to star and producer of Vanderpump Rules, restaurateur and philanthropic activist, Lisa Vanderpump. An advocate for the local and national LGBT community, Vanderpump is a spokesperson for GLAAD, plays an active role in the Trevor Project and has led the annual AIDS Walk Los Angeles.

Most recently, Lisa has put her energy in her canine charity work, and she continues to lead the charge with her newly established foundation, Vanderpump Dogs.

The 2020 Distinguished Service Award in Memory of

President and CEO Rana Ghadban also introduced the launch of the Foundation’s new program, Room for Success.

The program is created to empower the lives of local college students experiencing homelessness by providing them with a safe place to live, and connecting them with local partners that provide support services and resources.

The evening concluded with a beautiful and moving performance by the legendary singer Vanessa Williams dedicated to our honorees. The 2020 Heroes of Hollywood was a spectacular event where guests enjoyed an engaging and fun evening with entertainment, network opportunities, access to an exciting silent auction, a virtual photo booth to capture this memorable occasion, and best of all an opportunity to recognize and honor our Hollywood Heroes.

With great thanks, the Hollywood Chamber Community Foundation acknowledges the support of presenting sponsor The Hollywood Museum, and platinum sponsors The Children’s Hospital, Kaiser, and Variety. Thank you also to gold sponsor Occidental Entertainment Group, and silver hollywoodchamber.net

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sponsors Paramount Construction, City National Bank, Hollywood Hotel, Hollywood Forever Cemetery, First Choice Bank, The Musso and Frank Grill, Global Icons, MBS, and SoCalGas.

ABOVE IMAGE: Heroes of Hollywood attendees are serenaded by Singer Douglas Roegier during the pre-event cocktail hour.

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Children’s Hospital Los Angeles salutes the

2020 Heroes of Hollywood Hollywood Food Coalition Assistance League Los Angeles Project Angel Food

Salvation Army Hollywood Taglyan Complex Paramount

Congratulations!

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wenty percent or more of Los Angeles City College (LACC) students are homeless. In addition to dealing with the pressure of coursework and exams, these students struggle to find shelter, warmth, and a place to sleep. In addition, they may be unable to find safe and legal access to bathrooms, showers, and laundry facilities. To assist this population of students, the Hollywood Chamber Community Foundation has launched its Room for Success Pilot Program.

Room for Success is designed to empower the lives of local college students experiencing homelessness by providing them with a safe place to live and connecting them with local partners that provide support services and resources.

We are currently accepting applications from Hollywood college students.

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Applications are now open, so if you know of a college student in Hollywood in need of housing, please encourage them to apply. Interested in sponsoring a student or donating toward their success? Your sponsorship/donation provides a local college student experiencing homelessness housing in their own pod at a local pod share. A pod is a hand built, high end bunk bed complete with their own flat screen tv, personal outlets and night light. The space provides each student a safe, warm place to sleep, relax and store their belongings. This co-living concept is similar to a dorm space and gives students the opportunity to make new friends, study partners or potential future roommates.

For more info, application, and sponsorship deck visit www.hollywoodfoundation.org/room-for-success/

WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER. At Kaiser Permanente, we don’t see health as an industry. We see it as a cause. And one that we very much believe in. During this extraordinary time we are especially thankful to the heroism of our frontline workers. And, we would like to express our deepest gratitude to all of our outstanding care teams and individuals who deliver on the Kaiser Permanente mission each day to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve. We are here to help you thrive. Learn more at kp.org.

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he Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored Emmy nominated actor and new Walk of Famer Actor Anthony Anderson with the first virtual Walk of Fame star ceremony in the history of the prestigious boulevard. The decision to resume the Walk of Fame ceremonies was not made lightly and the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce followed strict filming guidelines set forth by the County of Los Angeles. The county of Los Angeles adopted a staged approach, supported by science and public health expertise, to allow Music, Television and Film production to resume as of June 12, 2020. Safety guidelines included: COVID-19 testing for each participant, sanitizing the production area, maintaining social distancing, wearing proper personal protective equipment and closing the ceremony to the public. In-person participants were limited and the ceremony is available to the public on the Walk of Fame website.

Anthony was inducted into the Walk of Fame Class in 2018, but he elected to hold off on his ceremony so he could celebrate alongside another great milestone, his 50th birthday which falls on August 15, 2020. As a native Angeleno, Anthony attended Hollywood High School’s Performing Arts classes and has played an active part in the Hollywood community, as an advocate and philanthropist, for more than 35 years.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Anthony decided to move forward with his ceremony as previously scheduled by partnering with Hollywood UNITES to help support the LEFT IMAGE: Anthony Anderson poses next to his Hollywood Walk of Fame star

vulnerable members within the Hollywood community. *Hollywood UNITES, an initiative from the Hollywood Chamber Community Foundation, provides meals and vital resources to those in need to help alleviate the detrimental impact on our community through these uncertain times.

Anthony’s donation to Hollywood UNITES will expand the Foundation’s reach and provide more resources to the Hollywood community.

Six-time Emmy and two-time Golden Globe nominated actor, Anthony Anderson is the star and executive producer of ABC’s multi-award nominated sitcom “black-ish.” The show will begin its seventh season this fall. Anderson also hosts the ABC game show “To Tell the Truth,” now in its fifth season. He produces “grown-ish” for Freeform and “mixed-ish” for ABC, both “Blackish” spin offs. He is also executive producing “Road Trippin” with Rickey Thompson and Denzel Dion which just began airing on SnapChat. Last year, Anthony appeared in the Emmy award winning ABC live television special, “Live in Front of a Studio Audience” as Henry Jefferson in the All in the Family” portion.

Following the success of Anthony Anderson's ceremony, the Walk of Fame geared itself for its very first virtual double -star ceremony in history. Love Story stars Ryan O'Neal and Ali MacGraw revieved their stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in honor of the movie's 50th anniversary.

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for their starring roles in the timeless, unmatched tale from the heart, LOVE STORY. Based on Erich Segal’s best-selling novel, LOVE STORY was nominated for seven Academy Awards®, including Best Picture, and became a cultural phenomenon, earning over $100 million at the domestic box office. The film spent 15 weeks at #1 in the U.S., continuing to expand to more theaters because of its popularity and ultimately becoming the top-grossing movie of the year. In 2002, the AFI named it as #9 on its list of the 100 greatest love stories of all time.

Carter has worked with legendary directors such as Steven Spielberg and John Singleton, and has dressed actors from Denzel Washington to Josh Brolin, and actresses from Angela Bassett to Oprah.

A timeless classic about the highs and lows of young love, the film remains as impactful as ever, 50 years after its original release.

Not long after history making costume designer Ruth E. Carter was honored with her star on the Walk of Fame.

Carter is the second costume designer to be honored with a star on the Walk of Fame following Edith Head who was honored when the Walk of Fame was created in 1960.

Ruth E. Carter began her career working as an intern in her hometown of Springfield, Massachusetts and at the Santa Fe Opera. She moved to Los Angeles in 1986. While working at the Los Angeles Theater Center, Carter met director Spike Lee, who hired her for his second film, ‘SCHOOL DAZE”, and with whom she worked on a number of films thereafter, including “DO THE RIGHT THING,” “MO’ BETTER BLUES,” “JUNGLE FEVER” and “MALCOLM X”. Carter has continued to work on films for Spike Lee, including “OLDBOY,” “ DA SWEET BLOOD OF JESUS.” In addition to designing costumes for the films of Spike Lee,

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Christie D'Angelo, Walk Director 9606 S. Santa Monica Blvd. Ste 200, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 Call (424) 313-1421 | cmdangelo@alz.org www.alz.org/socal Alzeheimer's Association California Southland Chapter The Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia - by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. The California Southland Chapter provides free educational programs, support services and care consultations across the Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernadino, Kern, Tulare, Kings and Inyo counties while also supporting critical research towards a cure. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia. Helping you is one of our core beliefs. The Alzheimer's Association California Southland can help you with caregiving, education, and living with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Everyone can help in the fight to end Alzheimer’s! Join the cause by staying informed, making a donation, or becoming an advocate for those with Alzheimer’s disease and their families Whether you can spare a few hours a week or can make a more significant time commitment, please consider becoming an Alzheimer’s Association volunteer. Thank you for joining us in the fight to end Alzheimer’s and all other LEFT IMAGE: Members network during our pre-pandemic 2020 February Mixer at the Hollywood Museum

AUBRY & CO, AUBRY & CO. is a strategic advisory firm serving worldleading businesses and organizations in the fields of marketing, partnerships and brand strategy. Uniquely positioned at the influential axis of entertainment, media and technology, we help brands and businesses transform by creating business development solutions; strategic marketing partnerships; and comprehensive brand strategies.

Our work helps identify opportunities for companies to deepen consumer experiences; build brand equity and grow revenue. AUBRY & CO.’s collective expertise spans marketing, sales and creative disciplines to synchronize capabilities and create cost efficient solutions.

Jonathan Aubry, Founder & CEO 9000 Sunset Blvd., 3rd Floor West Hollywood, CA 90069 Call (323) 533-2647 | jonathon@aubryandco.com www.aubryandco.com

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Corina Art Center The Corita Art Center, a project of the Immaculate Heart Community, preserves and promotes Corita Kent’s art, teaching, and passion for social justice. Today, the Corita Art Center supports exhibition loans and public programs, oversees image and merchandising rights, sells Corita’s original prints, and serves as a resource of information about her life and work. Corita Kent, also known as Sister Mary Corita, was an artist with an innovative approach to design and education. By the 1960s, her vibrant serigraphs were drawing international acclaim. Corita’s work reflected her concerns about poverty, racism, and war, and her messages of peace and social justice continue to resonate with audiences today.

Nellie Scott, Director 5515 Franklin Ave Los Angeles, CA 90028 Call (323) 466-2157 | info@corita.org www.corita.org

Diana's Flowers and Travel Consultancy Inc. Our long-time passion for flowers and making people smile shines through in every arrangement we make here at Diana's Flowers. Each of our designers has the skills, creativity, and passion to bring any idea to life. So, whether you prefer your petals classic and traditional, modern and trendy, soft and romantic, or unusual and one-of-a-kind, you can feel confident that we’ll customize your design with you in mind. We offer gift-wrapping services and deliveries to your home or office.

Mihaela Caldarescu, CEO 5212 Laurel Canyon Blvd Valley Village, CA 91607 Call (818) 763-6993 | flowersdianas@yahoo.com www.dianasflowers.com

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Deborah Brosseau Communications The right words. The right time. The right place. Whether you’re looking to define your image or want to spread the word about your work, Deborah Brosseau Communications can help. Big or small budgets, big or small goals, Deborah’s provides costconscious, strategic counsel and hands-on assistance. She has, for more than 30 years, provided PR and communications services to the arts & entertainment, lifestyle, and nonprofit sectors. Her clients have included award-winning publishers and theater companies, internationally recognized recording artists, legendary production companies, and remarkable social service agencies, as well as some of the most creative and progressive independent talents, thinkers, and entrepreneurs in the world.

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Enigma Productions Enigma Productions, founded by celebrity Farrah Abraham.

Thinking of in clusion? Diversity? Female perspective?

Enigma Productions is also part of Woman In Film LA, SAGAFTRA, and woman in film alum with 12 years of entertainment business experience to work with your production, network on all media, digital, film, tv from development to global success, keep Enigma in mind for casting, screenwriting, producing, directing, consulting,story or talent recruitment.

See you in Hollywood!

Farrah Abraham, CEO www. enigmaproductions.com

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Everpower International Holdings Ltd Founded by Dr. Lin Nan, an outstanding Chinese entrepreneur, Everpower International Holdings Ltd is a renowned investment management company that is based on the strategy of globalization and is committed to investing in the three leading industries--"High-Tech, Health Care, and Entertainment". With the entrepreneurial spirit of "efficiency, pragmatism, innovation and foresight", Everpower positions itself in the development strategy of "Acquiring Globally, Integrating in China; The Belt and Road, Toward the World". Everpower focuses on capital operation through mergers and acquisitions and other restructuring to help enterprises realizing their business, restructuring and value reengineering. Everpower committed to maximizing integration and development of international quality resources and the vast market in China, and constantly improve the quality of human life by science and technology and innovation, and strive to become a prestigious international top resources investment and management corporation. Through comprehensive transnational resource integration capability and globalization development vision, the Company has stocked many top high-tech projects, many of which were invested in several hundred million U.S. dollars and had achieved some achievements.

Dr. Nan Lin, President 555 Madison Ave. Room 543, New York, NY 10022 Call (917) 293-9588 | nanlin105@gmail.com www.everpowerholdings.com

by Exer provides our patients real-time access to an Exer provider with no appointment necessary via video chat with a smartphone, tablet, or computer. We accept most PPO’s, most HMO’s and Medicare insurance plans in addition to offering affordable payment options for those without health insurance. We’re open 7 days a week, from 9am to 9pm.

(Last patient registered at 8:30pm. Excludes Playa Vista.)

Katherine Kalinoff, Director of Marketing 390 N. Pacific Coast Hwy, Suite 3000, El Segundo, CA 90245 Call (646) 285-4087 | katherine.kalinoff@ exerurgentcare.com www.exerurgentcare.com

Food on Foot Food on Foot is a Hollywood based nonprofit that has been helping our homeless and low-income neighbors since 1996 with food, full-time jobs, permanent housing, and lifeskills education. We distribute meals to approximately 200 homeless and low-income people every Sunday. In addition to distributing food, we have a successful jobs & housing program for high-functioning (low acuity) homeless men and women. Each of our participants must perform a random act of kindness to enter the Work for Food program each week. This way, our clients learn that giving back is more powerful than receiving. Additionally, participants clean the streets of Hollywood, and before COVID-19, they were also cleaning the Hollywood Farmers' Market weekly. Several of the jobs we place our participants in are in the Hollywood area as well. Graduates from this program leave the streets with a full-time job, a fully furnished apartment, and a lifeskills education. Equally important, they leave with the confidence of knowing they CAN make it on their own. 85% of the people we find jobs for are still in those jobs one year later.

Alice Gordon, Deputy Director 9663 Santa Monica Blvd., #743, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 Call (310) 860-0022 | alice@foodonfoot.org www.foodonfoot.org

Exer Urgent Carer Exer Urgent Care is Southern California’s fastest-growing ER alternative that’s built and staffed by ER doctors who provide premier medical services in a clean, convenient, high-quality and affordable environment. With on-site pharmacy, lab, x-ray and more we can treat 80 percent of the cases seen in an ER for a fraction of the cost. VirtualCare hollywoodchamber.net

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JAIALA Insurance Agency, Inc. As a small local business JAIALA Insurance Agency is uniquely qualified to provide protection solutions to other small businesses. By developing partnerships with its clients, the company is able to provide scalable risk protection allowing business owners more time to focus on their core business. JAIALA Insurance Agency is a locally owned Independent Insurance Agency specializing in Small Business. We offer Workers Compensation, Key Person, General & Professional Liability, Commercial Auto & Umbrella, and Business Interruption coverages. Although all small businesses require the similar types of risk protection, most require specific coverages unique to their industry.

JAIALA Insurance Agency has extensive experience with Professional Services, Restaurants and Printers. 2020 has many people now working from home due to social distancing. Coverages for this type of work is not generally covered by most personal or business insurance policies.

Both employers and employees must have the additional insurance for proper protection. JAIALA can provide solutions for both employer and employee. JAIALA offers a free Coverage Review which can be done in person, via phone or video conference.

Jon Albert, Director of Marketing Call (661) 977-3332 | info@jaiala.com www.jaiala.com

Pain Lake Global Paine Lake Global is honored to join the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. Paine Lake provides advisory regarding the development, sales and marketing of hospitality assets.

Paine Lake's core focus is helping hospitality businesses maximize revenue from all possible channels. Managing director Robert Philips and Paine Lake's team has successfully opened and/or managed dozens of hotels, resorts and/or multifamily apartments for Hilton, Oakwood and Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts. Locations have been throughout Los Angeles as well nationwide and in Asia.

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Phantom Firm Phantom Firm is a Hollywood-based business accelerator that specializes in building digital marketing strategies for brands, startups, political campaigns, TV shows, film studios, and celebrities. Phantom arms clients with fully customizable 360-degree strategies to grow, amplify, and monetize audiences both online and offline. Phantom helps clients weaponize digital platforms like TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch to fuel growth while enriching each brand's value. This is thanks to their ability to intimately understand who the client's audience is, which platform commands their attention, and to create tailor-made campaigns that will drive them to action.

Phantom's stealth clan consists of award-winning writers, influential creators, visionary directors, bleeding-edge brand strategists, experimental programmers, engineers, and hackers. Phantom is trusted by Apple, Stanford, & most every major studio in the world.

Darwyn Metzger, CEO 6685 Hollywood Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90028 Call (323) 333-3909 | darwyn@phantomfirm.com www.phantomfirm.com

Pristine Initiative, LLC Pristine Initiative, LLC is on a mission to influence, engage, and identify opportunities for outlier markets. Our fresh approach helps our clients to discover innovative ways to engage the public through the power of positive messaging, brand awareness, digital campaigns, business development, and community outreach. What sets Pi apart from other agencies is the community element that drives our initiatives.Through our strategic relationships with influencers, top-tier brands, elected/appointed officials, and diverse organizations across the globe, Pi has the capability to expand your brand's public outreach and position it as a thought leader. We're passionate about building individuals and businesses and getting their voices and stories heard! We represent a diverse roster of clients including Black Owned Everything (a marketplace

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to shop inclusively to support black designers), Stream LIVE (the new Hollywood hot spot for live-streaming content), I'm A Movement Not A Monument (a non-profit organization in Inglewood), and more!As a womanoperated agency, we work to build strategic relationships for our clients. We connect the dots for YOU! Cathy J. Hood, President | Publicity & Communications Call (312) 480-8078 | cathy@pristineinitiative.com

Saybrook University Grounded in humanistic values and principles, our unique learning model fosters inquiry and creative analysis through interaction with students and faculty from across the world.

Providing for more comprehensive, dynamic, and diverse educational experiences, we have pushed the boundaries of conventional learning methods through a unique combination of online and residential conferences.

Carment Bowen, MBA Director of University Relations 55 Eureka St., Pasadena, CA 91103 Call (626) 316-5312 | cbowen@saybrook.edu www.Saybrook.edu

U-Frame-It Gallery U-Frame-It Gallery has evolved from a do-it-yourself frame shop established in 1976 into the number one Los Angeles premiere custom frame shop. We are your one stop shop for all of your framing needs! Our custom 1-hour framing has the lowest prices in town. With two locations we service the greater Los Angeles area and San Fernando Valley.

Honored consecutively since 2010 with the Los Angeles Daily News Reader’s Best Choice Award for Specialty Store, Los Angeles Magazine’s Best Of L.A.: Best Picture Frames, recognized by the San Fernando Valley Business Journal’s Women in Business Award, and with over 40 years of framing experience, U-Frame-It Gallery is the number one

custom framing company around. We take pride in our work and have built our expert team over the many years. Our products are made of the highest quality material and are hand-picked/designed for you, with you in mind.Customer service is our number one priority and we do anything that we can to ensure your happiness in our product.

Adrianna Cruz, Owner 6203 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91606 Call (818) 781-4500 | uframit@aol.com www.uframeitgallery.com

Valerie Jurado Botanical Design Valerie Jurado Botanical Design is a design studio. Valerie is a self-taught floral designer, entrepenuer, feminist, traveler, mom, and workshop teacher. She established her business in Highland Park and now operates in the LA Arts District.

Over the course of a few years, the company has grown to provide more than just florals. As the Creative Director, she has expanded her knowledge in Biophilia, leading her team in plant styling, plant installation, and maintenance services.

The majority of her services are weekly and monthly subscriptions, followed by special projects and events.

Valerie's experience dates back to her college days, working for Conroy's Flowers. Afterwards, she counseled and mentored inner city youth, and even organized healthcare workers' unions. Life just kept returning her to the floral field. Her passion continued to grow as she was introduced to corporate floral installations, working in New York City.

This led to her position as The Intern & Event Coordinator for the Queens Botanical Garden. Today, Valerie combines her creative and entrepreneurial experiences by leading her team into their 10th year as a small business.

Valerie Jurado, Owner & Creative Director 201 S. Sante Fe Ave Los Angeles, CA 90012 Call (323) 627-3162 | askme@valeriejurado.com www.valeriejurado.com

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Thank You To Renewing Member Businesses 7060 Hollywood, LLC Acey Decy Equipment Company Actors Fund, The AltaMed General Pediatrics American Commercial Equities Management, LLC American Musical and Dramatic Academy, The Ametron Audio / Video Andrews Global Security Angel City Data Anvil Cases, Inc. Armbruster Goldsmith & Delvac LLP Artisan Realty Advisors LLC ASAP Talent Agency Assistance League of Los Angeles Associated Television Int'l Behavioral Health Services, Inc. BIBIBOP Asian Grill Blessed Sacrament Church & School Blind Children's Center Board of Public Works - Mayor's Office of Film & Television Production Bobby Salazar's Mexican Foods, Inc. Bond Companies Boys & Girls Club of Hollywood Cabo Cantina Capital Foresight Capitol Music Group Castex Rentals CBRE CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center Champion Charter Bus Los Angeles Children's Hospital Los Angeles Crispy Crust Dav El Boston Coach Deborah Brosseau Communications Dunes Inn - Sunset Family Theater Productions First 5 LA First Property Realty Corporation Foto-Kem, Inc. Fred Segal Frolic Room Funko, LLC Gelson's Gift of Fame Enterprises Global Icons Gonzales Law Group, APC GPI Companies Greater Los Angeles Realtors Greenway Arts Alliance Guinness World Records Museum Handelman Consulting, Inc. Hanover Company, The Heaven and Earth Oasis

Hollywood Arts Council Hollywood Beautification Team Hollywood Community Housing Corporation Hollywood Distillery Inc. Hollywood Media Center Hollywood Orange Land, LLC Hollywood Police Support Association Hollywood Property Owners Alliance Hollywood Schoolhouse Hollywood Wholesale Electric Hospital Association of Southern California IBEW Local 40 Imagery by Oscar Iron Pine Media LLC Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Kaiser Permanente Kay Neill-Wint Property Owner Los Angeles City College Foundation Mayer Brown LLP McDonald's MCS BusinessSource Network Modera Hollywood Motion Picture Association of America New Republic Pictures NthoNet Inc. Oasis of Hollywood Orange Drive Manor / Hostel Pacifica Senior Living Hollywood Hills Paratus Insurance Services Pink's Hot Dogs RaiseAChild Raleigh Studios Ralph Edwards / Stu Billett Productions Rao's Hollywood Second City Hollywood, The Seventh-day Adventist Church Of Hollywood Shutterbox Photo Entertainment St. Barnabas Senior Services - Hollywood St. Vincent Senior Citizen Nutrition Program Star Track Tours Step Up Streetlights Sunset Ranch Hollywood Stables, Inc Super 8 Motel Hollywood Taglyan Cultural Complex TCL Chinese Theatres Tishman Speyer TOURific Escapes Toyota Scion of Hollywood UBS Financial Services, Inc - Michael Tidik Universal Studios Japan Co., LTD White Hat Trolls World Championships of Performing Arts

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New Member Businesses AAA Flag & Banner Alzheimer's Association, California Southland Chapter Amwest Ambulance Australian Consulate General Axis Development Group LLC Boarding School Bot1 Corporation Bovary & Butterfly Bow West Capital Brian Edwards, Individual BRIC Foundation Broadstone Candara at Hancock Park Camp Bravo, Inc Catalina Estates LLC Catalina Jazz Club CGI Real Estate Investment Strategies COMMUNITY UNIFICATION AND COLLABORATION Cosmos Health Solutions David Gordon, Individual Diana's Flowers DoorDash Everpower International Holdings Ltd. Exer Urgent Care - 7077 Willoughby Exer Urgent Care - 8000 Sunset Float Coffee Shop Formosa Group Gelato Festival Hollywood George Smith Partners Grant Thornton Heart Forward LA Hollywood Awards, Inc. Independent Professionals Association (IPA)

Insperity IT Pros Management Inc. Kane Law Firm Kye's LegalShield - IDShield Sylvia Ann Guerra, Director Levered Company Los Angeles Centers for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Los Balcones Metier inc Mutts of Hollywood numaade cafe Peru Village Los Angeles PopID Pristine Initiative, LLC Reality Church of Los Angeles Rise Above Shawn Covell Starbucks - Hollywood & Vine Starbucks - Hollywood Region TalkTales Entertainment LLC The Dudes' Brewing Company, LLC The Italian Homemade Company The Monastery of the Angels The North End Tooley Interests, LLC US Ecology Verizon VN GLASS CO WILDBIRD Willy Sanjuan Photography Yorkwood LLC