A quarterly publication of the Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce
Winter 2007
Chamber Holds Elected Officials Accountable 41 Potential Laws, Lowenthal and Karnette Voting Records Tracked by the Long Beach Chamber The Long Beach Chamber’s Government Affairs Council (GAC) unanimously voted in early 2007 to track 41 potential laws (bills) that might impact Long Beach businesses. Each month, the GAC members reviewed and discussed the merits of all 41 bills. The Chamber’s official positions on each of the 41 bills have been available online at www.longbeachadvocacy.biz including summaries and explanations of why The Chamber opposed and supported each of the 41 bills. The Chamber lobbied tirelessly during the 2007 legislative session for our legislators to OPPOSE 30 bills and SUPPORT 11 bills.
“…we will continue to advocate next year to our legislators to cease voting for anti-business and anti-jobs legislation.”
“The Long Beach Chamber continues to hold our local legislators accountable to the business community by tracking their votes on important bills that impact the ability for business to create more jobs,” said Randy Gordon, President and CEO of The Chamber. Long Beach’s local legislators, State Senator Alan Lowenthal and Assembly Member Betty Karnette received letters on all 41 bills tracked by the Long Beach Chamber.
in Sacramento on these issues,” stated Lori Lofstrom, Chair of the GAC. “As always we will continue to advocate next year to our legislators to cease voting for anti-business and anti-jobs legislation,” continued Lofstrom. To reach the “percentage FOR pro-jobs legislation,” the Chamber tallied the number of times our legislators voted for the Chamber’s position and divided that total by the total number of potential new laws in which each legislator voted. A potential new law is not figured into the vote record percentage if a legislator, for whatever reason, did not vote or if the potential new laws died before the legislator had an opportunity to vote.
“The Chamber is ultimately responsible for tracking the issues that affect our membership and we take great pride in informing the business community about how our local legislators vote Summary of Votes Senator Alan Lowenthal Assemblymember Betty Karnette
FOR pro-jobs legislation
AGAINST jobs legislation
Percentage FOR pro-jobs legislation
5 5
23 19
18% 21%
For an in-depth look at the 2007 Vote Record, log on to www.LongBeachAdvocacy.biz. *55th Assembly District vote record not included this year because then-Assemblymember Laura Richardson vacated the office when she won a Congressional seat.
AB 650–Employer Required Notification – Earned Income Tax Credit Effective Jan. 1, 2008, California employers who are required to provide unemployment insurance must notify all employees that they may be eligible for the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) within one week before or after, or at the same time, the employer provides an annual wage summary including but not limited to a Form W-2 or Form 1099. AB 338 – Temporary Disability Payments Effective Jan. 1, 2008, AB 338 changes how temporary disability (TD) is paid to injured workers. Under current law, an injured worker can receive 104 weeks of TD benefits. However, those benefits have to be paid within 104 weeks of the first date that temporary disability is paid. AB 338 removes the requirement that the TD benefits be collected within two years of the first date that TD is paid. Instead injured workers are eligible for 104 weeks of temporary disability as long as those benefits are paid within five years of the date of injury. SB 929 – Computer Professional Hourly Rate Lowered The law exempts a computer professional from overtime requirements if the employee is primarily engaged in work that is intellectual or creative. This bill lowered the hourly minimum compensation from $41 to $36, effective Jan. 1, 2008. The rate for 2009 will be set by Oct. 1, 2008 by the Department of Industrial Relations. AB 392 – Urgency Legislation, Military Spouse Leave Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed AB 392 on October 9, 2007, which requires employers with 25 or more employees to give qualified employees as many as 10 unpaid days off when
their spouse is on leave from military deployment. A qualified employee is one who works for more than 20 hours per week whose spouse is a member of the Armed Forces, National Guard or Reserves who has been deployed during a period of military conflict. SB 812 – Pharmacists and Alternative Workweek This bill resolved the inconsistency between Wage Orders 4 and 7 regarding alternative workweeks for pharmacists by clarifying that the terms and conditions of creating an alternative workweek are governed by Wage Order 4, including alternative workweeks that may be adopted by employees in the health care industry. AB 14 – Civil Rights Act of 2007 The Unruh Civil Rights Act entitles all people in California to full and equal accommodations, advantages, facilities, privileges or services in all business establishments regardless of sex, race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, medical condition, marital status or sexual orientation. This bill expands these protections to include a number of groups and individuals previously not specifically listed. SB 783 – Amusement Ride Safety Effective Jan. 1, 2009 The Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) regulates the safe installation, repair, maintenance, use, operation and inspection of all amusement rides for the protection of the public. The Permanent Amusement Ride Safety Inspection Program prohibits the operation of permanent amusement rides without at least $1 million of insurance per occurrence insuring the owner or operator against liability for injury or death and at least $500,000 for injury suffered by persons riding the amusement ride. AB 632 – Health Care and Whistleblower Protection This bill prohibits a health facility from discriminating or retaliating against any patient, employee, member of the facility’s medical staff or any other health care worker of the facility because that person has (1) presented a grievance, complaint or report to an entity or agency responsible for accrediting or evaluating the facility or to any other governmental agency; or
(2) has initiated, participated or cooperated in an investigation or administrative proceeding related to the quality of care, services or conditions at the facility. An employee who has been discriminated against in employment in violation of this law shall be entitled to reinstatement, reimbursement for lost wages and work benefits. AB 102 – Name Change, Domestic Partnership and Marriage License Requires the state Secretary of State to amend domestic partner registration forms to include an option for either or both parties to change their middle and/or last names. The Secretary of State, when preparing the Certificate of Registered Partnership, must include the name used by each party before registration and any new name(s). SB 777 – Prohibited Discrimination in Public and Private Education Current protected classifications are sex, ethnic group identification, race, national origin, religion, or mental or physical disability. Teachers and school districts are prohibited from giving instruction or sponsoring an activity that reflects adversely on race, sex, color, creed, handicap, national origin or ancestry. SB 869 – Workers’ Comp Authorizes the Labor Commission to systematically identify unlawfully insured employers and prioritize targets for the workers’ compensation (WC) program in consideration of available resources. This bill requires the report to be posted on the Labor Commissioner’s Web site. The funds will come from the WC revolving fund in the state treasury. AB 949 – Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly Licensed residential care facilities for the elderly, before transferring a resident to another facility or independent living arrangement because of a loss of license or change of use of the facility because of eviction by the Department of Social Services, must take all reasonable steps to transfer safely and minimize possible trauma during relocation. AB 1302 – Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Extends the Act’s duration to July 1, 2010.
For more information on these new laws, visit www.calchamber.com.
In this Issue: 2 Education it The Chamber’s Business Too
4 LongBeachAdvocacy.biz Celebrates 5 Years
The Long Beach Chamber took a position on the February 2008 statewide propositions going before the voters on February 5, 2008. Each of the propositions has a direct impact on the Long Beach business community and is the reason why The Chamber plays an active role in these issues. “It is vital that our business community stay on top of the 2008 propositions,” stated Randy Gordon, President and CEO of The Chamber. “Businesses can continue to count on The Chamber as we move forward with our positions on more propositions to come in 2008,” Gordon continued.
February 5, 2008 Primary Election Ballot Propositions:
New Laws Affecting Businesses in 2008 New laws are scheduled to take effect in 2008 or earlier that will impact businesses in California. “Long Beach employers need to be aware of several new laws affecting their businesses and we want to help our members start off the New Year informed and educated,” said Randy Gordon, Chamber President and CEO. Following is a list of new laws that have recently gone into effect or will take effect in 2008:
Chamber Takes Positions on ‘08 Propositions
Proposition Proposition 91 91 ansportation Funding Transportation Funding Long Beach Chamber Position: NO POSITION This ballot measure would prohibit the use of funds that are earmarked for transportation to be used for anything else other than transportation related issues after July 2008. This measure eliminates General Fund borrowing of specified transportation funds, except for cashflow purposes. Those require repayment within 30 days of adoption of budget which the current law allows borrowing for three years when the Governor declares the transfer would cause significant negative fiscal impact on governmental functions. The legislature would then enact authorizing statute. Proposition Proposition 92 92 Community Colleges Funding Community Colleges Funding andand Governance Governance
Long Beach Chamber Position: SUPPORT This measure establishes in the California State Constitution a system of independent community college districts and a statewide Board of Governors. The system, along with the college districts and statewide Board of Governors would oversee the community college system. The proposition would also set community college fees at $15 per unit per semester and would limit fee increases.
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Long Beach Chamber Position: SUPPORT Prop 93 would reduce the total amount of time a person may serve in the state legislature from 14 years to 12 years. This would allow an individual to serve a total of 12 years either in the Assembly, the Senate, or a combination of both. The proposition provides a transition period to allow current members to serve a total of 12 consecutive years in the house in which they are currently serving, regardless of any prior service in another house.
“Businesses can continue to count on The Chamber as we move forward with our positions…” The Chamber will consider its positions on Props 94 through 97 at its January 2008 Government Affairs Council meeting. For details on all propositions, log on to www.LongBeachAdvocacy.biz.
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Creating a Strong Local Economy Leadership Cabinet Chairman of the Board
Matthew L. Kinley, esq.
Managing Partner, Tredway, Lumsdaine and Doyle LLP
Chairman’s Message
Education is The Chamber’s Business Too role in shaping the future. That is why we recently sought the resignation of Long Beach Board of Education member Michael Ellis.
Chairman-Elect
Blake Christian
Partner, Holthouse, Carlin & Van Trigt, LLP Immediate Past Chairman
Matt Kinley
Byron Schweigert
Chief Education & Government Affairs Officer MemorialCare Medical Centers Chief Financial Officer
Managing Partner, Tredway, Lumsdaine & Doyle, LLP
Pei Pei Wang
Partner, Windes & McClaughry Accountancy Corp. Vice Chairman–Economic Development
Doug Carpenter
President, Paragon Steel Vice Chairman–Community Development
Janet McCarthy-Wilson
President & CEO, Goodwill Serving the People of Southern Los Angeles County Vice Chairman–Membership Services
Joanne Davis
President, Davis Group Vice Chairman–Governmental & Public Affairs
Lori Lofstrom
Partner, Holmes and Lofstrom, LLP At Large Member
Tom Good
Director, Sales & Marketing Matson Navigation Company, Inc. At Large Member
Chris Wacker
Senior Vice President, Laserfiche Document Imaging At Large Member
Kathleen Thurmond Legal Counsel
Robert Stemler
Partner, Keesal, Young & Logan President & CEO
Randy Gordon
Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce
The Long Beach business community has every reason to promote a thriving school district which trains and teaches students to become participating members of society. Our economic vitality depends on employees who are proficient in math, language, electronics and other specialized areas of knowledge. We also depend on a population that cares about its government and participates in the community. Our schools are given the task of giving our students these important qualities. Our businesses pay to make this happen. Taxes from business go to schools. Over 1,000 business partners in this city have donated money or in-kind services and products to the school district during the year. Many of the businesses in this community are made up of parents who send their children to local schools. The Chamber has long been involved in education with its highly successful Principal For A Day program. When The Chamber believes change is needed, we do not sit on the sidelines and wait to see what happens. Instead, we serve our business community by playing an active
Board of Directors Audrianne Adams-Lee
Ray Jankowski
HR NETwork
Community Hospital of Long Beach
Dan Alf
Chamber Request for Ellis Resignation The Chamber’s recent request that School Board member Michael Ellis resign, comes from our recognition of the importance of our schools. In November, I attended a School Board meeting and requested that the Board schedule a ceremonial vote asking that their fellow member resign because of multiple transgressions of the law, including drunk driving. He has also failed to attend many board meetings and has failed to follow the law and reveal his financial interests. The Board followed our recommendation and formally voted, three to two, to request that Ellis resign. He refuses to do so.
“When The Chamber believes change is needed, we do not sit on the sidelines and wait to see what happens.” Recall Process Begins The Chamber has now started the process to recall Ellis. This requires that we gather signatures so that the voters in Ellis’s district can vote on the recall. We will be successful in obtaining these signatures and an election will occur sometime in 2008.
Why Get Involved? We take these steps in order to improve the education of our children. The student member of the School Board said it best when she said that "alcohol-related crashes are the leading cause of deaths for young Americans between the ages of 16 and 24...a leader is a role model and leads by example, and I feel unease to know that a person who beaks the laws is making decisions that affect my education." Ellis also has failed in his responsibilities by failing to attend meetings and failing to complete important financial disclosures. Join the Coalition The Long Beach Unified School District is composed of honorable teachers and administrators. We have students who want to learn and want to be successful. Ellis should not have the privilege of a position of leadership. Since he won’t resign, there is a large and growing coalition seeking the recall of Ellis. The campaign will be inclusive and will not only include businesses, but other community groups and individuals. We need your help. If you would like to join the coalition, or if you would like to make a monetary contribution toward the effort, contact The Chamber, visit www.longbeachadvocacy.biz, or call me at (562) 901-3050. Together, we can make a difference by making sure that the leaders of our schools lead by example.
Media Notes &Quotes
Larry Keller
Grunion Gazette
DENSO Sales California, Inc.
Kennedy Jenks Engineering
Andrew Anson
Frank Komin
“If you look at the donations coming into campaigns in this city, it is clear (the unions) are pulling strings to get what they want,” said Matt Kinley, chairman of the board for the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce.
Long Beach Junior Chamber of Commerce
THUMS Long Beach
Becky Blair
Press Telegram
Blair Commecial Real Estate
Jim Brophy
October Five Development, LLC
David Cameron City National Bank
Diana Cesenas
Press-Telegram
Joe Magaddino
"Forcing businesses, especially small business owners, to use paper bags, for example, would cost ultimately more money for business, which would be passed on to the consumer," said Randy Gordon, president and CEO of the Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. "We don’t feel that we need another regulation forcing the hand of small business. It would send an ‘anti-business’ message.
CSULB
Jan Maize Smith Barney
Moffatt & Nichol
John Crochet
Kristie Pabst
Long Beach City College Pabst, Kinney & Associates
Boeing Integrated Defense Systems— Long Beach
Kelly Pierce
LaDonna DiCamillo
Ensemble Real Estate
BNSF Railway
Chris DiCicco
St. Mary Medical Center
Tom Donini DeVry University
Joel Fierberg SNUGTOP
Victoria Fullerton Robert Garey
Cushman & Wakefield
Simon Grieve
Gazette Newspapers
Michele Grubbs Pacific Merchant Shipping Association
Edward Herro
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Ken Houp
Universal Healthcare Insurance Agency
John Howard Chick-Fil-A
“Plastic, styrofoam could be on their way out in L.B.”
Michael McCarthy Eloy Oakley
Mark DeVoss
EPSON America, Inc.
Ed Proenza
Press-Telegram, October 30, 2007
“The chamber last year gave a portion of its proceeds from the city event to charity, and announced that this year it was giving $10,000 from the state of the county address to the Greater Long Beach YMCA.”
“Knabe promises millions for L.B.” Press-Telegram, November 1, 2007
"We went on our small business caravan with (Councilwoman) Rae Gabelich and visited four small businesses and two restaurants. None of them were aware of the enterprise zone, even though three out of four of them were eligible for it. Now, the goal is to let more businesses know about it,” said chamber chairman Matthew Kinley, who fought to retain the zone.
“L.B. enterprise zone expansion ongoing” Press-Telegram, November 5, 2007
Larry Rice
Seaside Printing Co., Inc.
Gail Schwandner
“Long Beach is blessed to have such a strong and good functioning chamber and many cities are envious of our chamber.”
“State of the city luncheon”
Long Beach City College
Press-Telegram opinion article by Mark Gray, November 10, 2007
Steve Smith Hyatt Regency Long Beach
Barbara Sullivan
Stanton said that the Chamber’s statement showed that the community is concerned about Ellis’ behavior, not just his fellow board members."I think when the Chamber came, it told me that this is not an individual thing, or a three- or four-person thing," she said.
"School board may ask Ellis to resign"
Sullivan International
Press-Telegram, November 28, 2007
Constance Turner Southern California Edison
Stephane Wandel Boeing Realty Corporation
Craig Watson
Charter Communications
Joe Yurosek Comerica Bank
Jim Zehmer
TABC, Inc./Toyota
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Grunion Gazette, November 1, 2007
Dave Kuta
Construction Consultant Services Investor
“City Big-Box Ban Put On Hold; Labor Peace Issue Dead”
Members wishing to submit articles, press releases, or member news items for upcoming issues of Long Beach Chamber of Commerce’s Your Advocate, please fax to (562) 436-7099, attn: Jackie Kuhl, or e-mail jackie.kuhl@gmail.com. Circulation: Long Beach Business is mailed directly to more than 1500 Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce members, elected officials and community leaders.
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Our Mission The Chamber is the platform for business to provide leadership, education, and advocacy so that the Long Beach area thrives in the 21st century. Our Vision The Chamber will be the acknowledged leader in creating com-
munity consensus to support local, regional, and international business. Our Core Competencies ! Economic Development: Creating a Strong Local Economy ! Public Policy: Representing the Interest of Business with Government ! Community Development: Promoting the Community ! Membership Services: Providing Networking Opportunities
California Chamber of Commerce’s “Advocacy Partner of the Year” for 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Business and Community Leaders Pledge Top Dollar for Tutoring Chamber, LBUSD and Education Foundation event raises $130,000 for math tutoring
Randy Gordon
President and CEO
The Long Beach Chamber co-founded Principal For A Day ten years ago under the leadership of Board Chairman Mike Murray, and has grown into the biggest and most successful business and education partnership event in the City of Long Beach. This year’s Principal For A Day was co-chaired by the Long Beach Water Department’s Ryan Alsop and Shaun Lumachi of Chamber Advocacy—both former vice presidents of The Chamber. Hundreds of business and community leaders shadowed local principals to get a glimpse into the day-to-day operations of managing a school in California’s third largest school district. And this year, for the first time, Principal For A Day participants pledged $130,000 to fund tutoring for local high school students who are struggling to become proficient in Algebra I. The Algebra I course is a frequent obstacle needed to qualify for admission to the state university systems. The pledges started with a $40,000 challenge grant from philanthropists Dr. Mike and Arline Walter. Dr. Walter is a former Chamber chairman of the board. The Walters also served as Superintendents for a Day at the Principal For A Day event. “We believe that Long Beach students can achieve much in their lives with the right attention and intervention,” said Mike Walter, who formerly headed CSULB’s College of Busines Administration and now serves on the Long
Beach Harbor Commission. “We’re happy that we can play a small role in this preparation. Education is not an expense. Education is an investment, and it’s one of the best investments that a society can make.” The funding will supplement an existing federal grant that is already being used to provide tutoring at Jordan, Cabrillo and Renaissance high schools. The new funding will now provide tutors for about 1,800 students at Polytechnic, Wilson, Millikan and Lakewood high schools during the next two years. The money will be used to hire approximately 240 eleventh and twelfth grade students who are proficient in Algebra I. These students will be peer tutors, providing them with meaningful jobs that they can use to distinguish themselves upon applying to college. After the Walters’ donation was announced, audience members raised their hands to announce several additional contributions totaling $90,000 more. The additional donations started with Mayor Bob Foster and Councilmember Gary DeLong, who committed $1,500 each. WalMart and Sound Energy Solutions both contributed $10,000. Verizon pledged $15,000. Other contributors included: Boeing, Matson Navigation, UPS, Scott Dionne (Windes and McCaughey), Supervisor Don Knabe, Denso, Evergreen, Elizabeth Warren (Future Ports), Keesal, Young & Logan, Matt Knabe (Englander and Associates), BP, Dave Neary (Ristorante DaVinci), California United Terminals, BNSF Railway, Hanjin, Carl Kemp (Englander and Associates), Academic Up Rise, and Mike and Melissa Murchison. “We live in a community that truly values education,” LBUSD Superintendent of Schools Christopher J. Steinhauser told the audience
after the donations were tallied. “This is the kind of commitment we have in this community. Everyone works together to solve a problem. We are blessed to have such strong support.” Thanks to Dr. Mike and Arline Walter for initiating the generous challenge grant, the Principal For A Day event turned out to be an even greater
“Education is not an expense. Education is an investment, and it’s one of the best investments that a society can make.”
–Dr. Mike Walter
success for all involved. The students win, business and community leaders feel connected to their award-winning school district, and the principals can share their front-line experiences with the corporate world. If you haven’t yet participated in this annual event, do so. You’ll be glad you did.
Dr. Mike and Arline Walter Photo credit: CSULB University Publications
Members Reveal Positive Returns on Their Investment
I had the privilege of participating in Principal for a Day at Cabrillo High. I was extremely impressed with quality of the administrators, enthusiasm of the teachers and the school pride exhibited by the students. Whatever you think
you may know about LBUSD, participating in Principal for a Day will change your opinion.
I walked away from this event with a renewed sense of confidence in the education of our future workforce. –Tom Good Matson Navigation Company, Inc.
I really enjoyed the Women’s Business Council luncheon with guest speaker Ruby Wool. One particular thing
she said struck me as being the most important thing we can do in our lives—SMILE! When one smiles on the outside, despite turmoil in the inside, the world—and our attitudes— improve measurably. This approach made an impact on the entire audience. –Clare Dellemann Edward Jones
The State of the County Address was perfect— I’m already looking
forward to next year. Randy, you and your staff did a fantastic job and you should be very proud of yet another event people will be talking about for a long time. Nobody does it like The Chamber! –Helen Najar Long Beach Realtor and Board Member for Community Hospital of Long Beach
The trip to China was absolutely spectacular! On a scale from 1 to 10 with 10 being the best, I rate it at 15! The sights, culture, food, tour guides, hotels, and group members were wonderful. I really appreciate The Chamber’s work for organizing the trip. I am
telling all my friends that the best way to see China is through the Long Beach Chamber’s Trade Mission. –Dr. Ravi Singh
2007-2008
Chairman’s Circle Diamond ■ Charter Communications ■ City National Bank ■ DeVry University ■ Long Beach Memorial Medical Center/Miller Childrens’ Hospital Platinum ■ BNSF Railway Company ■ Community Hospital of Long Beach ■ Holthouse, Carlin & Van Trigt, LLP ■ Long Beach City College/Small Business Development Center ■ Press-Telegram ■ Westland Construction, Inc. Gold ■ The Boeing Company ■ Epson America, Inc. ■ Farmers & Merchants Bank ■ Keesal, Young & Logan ■ Seaside Printing Company, Inc. ■ Southern California Edison ■ Sprint together with Nextel ■ St. Mary Medical Center ■ TABC, Inc./Toyota ■ Tredway, Lumsdaine & Doyle LLP ■ Union Pacific Railroad ■ Universal Care Medical Group ■ Universal Healthcare Solutions Insurance Agency ■ Verizon ■ Wal-Mart Stores, Inc./Sam’s Club ■ Yellow Book USA Silver ■ AES Alamitos ■ Apartment Association, California Southern Cities ■ BP America, Inc. ■ California State University, Long Beach ■ Catalina Express ■ Comerica Bank ■ DENSO Sales California, Inc. ■ Hyatt Regency Long Beach ■ Long Beach Airport ■ Long Beach Business Journal ■ Long Beach Towne Center ■ Marriott/Renaissance Properties ■ Matson Navigation Company, Inc. ■ Moffatt & Nichol ■ OPEN from American Express ■ Paragon Steel ■ THUMS Long Beach Company ■ Watson Land Company ■ Windes & McClaughry Accountancy Corporation Bronze ■ Advanced Cleanup Technologies, Inc. ■ Boeing Realty Corporation ■ City Light and Power, Inc. ■ Clean Energy ■ Color Broadband, Inc. ■ Construction Consultant Services, Inc. ■ Davis Group ■ DirecTV—California Broadcast Center ■ Ensemble Investments, LLC ■ Ford West ■ Goodwill Serving the People of Southern Los Angeles County ■ Guzman & Gray, CPA’s ■ Harbor Breeze Corporation ■ Hilton Long Beach ■ HR NETwork, Inc. ■ Intelligent Energy ■ Jobing.com ■ Laserfiche Document Imaging ■ Lennar Corporation ■ Long Beach Container Terminal, Inc. ■ Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center ■ Metropolitan Water District ■ Molina Healthcare ■ Parkers’ Lighthouse ■ S.C. Bearing & Supply ■ Sea Launch ■ Sound Energy Solutions ■ Spirit Cruises ■ Via Media Graphic Design The “Chairman’s Circle “ is a special group of members that have committed to support the LBACC through sponsorships at various financial levels and at special events. If your company would like to become a member of the Chairman’s Circle, please contact Randy Gordon, President/CEO, at (562) 436-6723 for details.
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Representing the Interest of Business with Government
Signature Events
Local Legislators Hit Rock Bottom on Jobs/Business Votes Long Beach’s Alan Lowenthal and Betty Karnette continue to vote anti-jobs State Senator Alan Lowenthal and Assemblymember Betty Karnette continue to rank at the bottom of the CalChamber’s Best Business Votes. Both legislators fell in the “Less than 40% with CalChamber” category sending strong anti-business signals to their hometown. Legislators are listed in descending order according to how often they voted in accord with the California Chamber of Commerce position (first number) versus how often their votes were not in accord with the CalChamber’s position (second number) in 2007. Total votes may not match the vote record because the tally for not voting or absent is not included in this list.
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80% or more with CalChamber
60%-79% with CalChamber
40%-59% with CalChamber
Less than 40% with CalChamber
Senators Ackerman, Dick (R) . . . . . . . . . . 14-0 Ashburn, Roy (R). . . . . . . . . . . . 14-0 Cogdill, Dave (R) . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-0 Cox, Dave (R) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-0 Denham, Jeff (R) . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-0 Dutton, Bob (R). . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-0 Harman, Tom (R). . . . . . . . . . . . 14-0 Hollingsworth, Dennis (R). . . . . . 14-0 Runner, George (R) . . . . . . . . . . 14-0 Wyland, Mark (R) . . . . . . . . . . . 14-0
Alquist, Elaine (D) . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 Cedillo, Gilbert (D) . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 Corbett, Ellen (D) . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 Kehoe, Christine (D) . . . . . . . . . 1-13 Lowenthal, Alan (D) . . . . . 1-13 Migden, Carole (D) . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 Padilla, Alex (D). . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 Ridley-Thomas, Mark (D). . . . . . 1-13 Romero, Gloria (D) . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 Steinberg, Darrell (D) . . . . . . . . 1-13 Torlakson, Tom (D) . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Niello, Roger (R) . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-0 Plescia, George (R) . . . . . . . . . . 14-0 Silva, Jim (R) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-0 Spitzer, Todd (R) . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-0 Tran, Van (R) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-0 Villines, Michael (R). . . . . . . . . . 14-0 Walters, Mimi (R) . . . . . . . . . . . 14-0
Battin, Jim (R)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-0
Assemblymembers Adams, Anthony (R) . . . . . . . . . 14-0 Aghazarian, Greg (R) . . . . . . . . 14-0 Anderson, Joel (R). . . . . . . . . . . 14-0 Benoit, John J. (R) . . . . . . . . . . . 14-0 Berryhill, Tom (R). . . . . . . . . . . . 14-0 Cook, Paul (R). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-0 DeVore, Chuck (R) . . . . . . . . . . 14-0 Duvall, Mike (R) . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-0 Emmerson, Bill (R). . . . . . . . . . . 14-0 Fuller, Jean (R). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-0 Gaines, Ted (R) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-0 Garcia, Bonnie (R) . . . . . . . . . . . 14-0 Garrick, Martin (R) . . . . . . . . . . 14-0 Horton, Shirley (R). . . . . . . . . . . 14-0 Houston, Guy (R) . . . . . . . . . . . 14-0 Huff, Bob (R). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-0 Jeffries, Kevin (R). . . . . . . . . . . . 14-0 Keene, Rick (R) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-0 La Malfa, Doug (R) . . . . . . . . . . 14-0 Maze, Bill (R). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-0 Nakanishi, Alan (R) . . . . . . . . . . 14-0
Galgiani, Cathleen (D). . . . . . . . . 9-5
Beall, Jim (D). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 Berg, Patty (D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 Brownley, Julia (D). . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 Carter, Wilmer Amina (D) . . . . . 1-13 Coto, Joe (D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 Davis, Mike (D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 De La Torre, Hector (D) . . . . . . . 1-13 De León, Kevin (D) . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 DeSaulnier, Mark (D). . . . . . . . . 1-13 Dymally, Mervyn (D) . . . . . . . . . 1-13 Eng, Mike (D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 Evans, Noreen (D) . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 Feuer, Mike (D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 Hernandez, Ed (D) . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 Huffman, Jared (D) . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 Jones, Dave (D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 Karnette, Betty (D). . . . . . 1-13 Krekorian, Paul (D) . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 Laird, John (D). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 Leno, Mark (D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 Levine, Lloyd (D) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 Ma, Fiona (D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 Mendoza, Tony (D) . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 Mullin, Gene (D) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 Nava, Pedro (D). . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 Núñez, Fabian (D) . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 Portantino, Anthony (D) . . . . . . 1-13 Ruskin, Ira (D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 Saldaña, Lori (D) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 Swanson, Sandré (D) . . . . . . . . 1-13
Aanestad, Samuel (R) . . . . . . . . 13-1 Maldonado, Abel (R). . . . . . . . . 13-1 Margett, Bob (R). . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1 McClintock, Tom (R) . . . . . . . . . 13-1 Correa, Lou (D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6 Calderon, Ronald (D) . . . . . . . . . 5-9 Machado, Mike (D). . . . . . . . . . . 5-9 Vincent, Edward (D)* . . . . . . . . . 4-7 Ducheny, DeniseMoreno(D). . . . . 4-10 Negrete McLeod,Gloria (D) . . . . . 4-10
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Kuehl, Sheila James (D). . . . . . . 3-11 Perata, Don (D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11 Simitian, Joe (D) . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11 Yee, Leland (D) . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11Z Florez, Dean (D) . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12 Oropeza, Jenny (D) . . . . . . . . . . 2-12 Scott, Jack (D). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12 Wiggins, Patricia (D) . . . . . . . . . 2-12
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Runner, Sharon (R) . . . . . . . . . . 13-0 Smyth, Cameron (R)* . . . . . . . . 13-0 Blakeslee, Sam (R). . . . . . . . . . . 13-1
Parra, Nicole (D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6 Strickland, Audra (R)*. . . . . . . . . 5-0 Caballero, Anna Marie (D) . . . . . 4-10 Calderon, Charles (D) . . . . . . . . 3-11 Hancock, Loni (D) . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11 Fuentes, Felipe (D)† . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 Arambula, Juan (D). . . . . . . . . . 2-12 Hayashi, Mary (D) . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12 Lieber, Sally (D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12 Lieu, Ted (D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12 Price, Curren (D) . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12 Salas, Mary (D) . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12S Solorio, Jose (D) . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12 Torrico, Alberto (D) . . . . . . . . . . 2-12 Wolk, Lois (D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12 Soto, Nell (D)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9 Bass, Karen (D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Assemblyman Felipe Fuentes (D) sworn into office May 25, 2007.
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LongBeachAdvocacy.biz Celebrates Five Years of Helping Business Do Politics 4
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The Long Beach Chamber’s advocacy web site, www.LongBeachAdvocacy.biz celebrates its fifth year in 2008. Since its introduction on February 3, 2003 the site has reached over 250,000 visitors and has collected over 1000 letters in support and opposition to issues impacting the Long Beach business community. The Long Beach Chamber’s advocacy web site serves as the model in the chamber of commerce industry and it is also the first local chamber of commerce web site of its kind in the world. “We are proud of our advocacy web site and the services that it provides to our business community,” stated Matt Kinley, Long Beach Chamber Chairman of the Board. “We will continue to serve our members via the web site by providing much needed information to impact public policy decisions. LongBeachAdvocacy.biz is designed to interconnect all functions of The Chamber’s award-winning government affairs program and communicate directly with the regional, state, national and global business community. In late 2003, the American Chamber of Commerce Executives noted that the Long Beach Chamber’s advocacy web site, “is considered a first in the chamber world. But it certainly won’t be the last. It’s by far the most effective means…for communicating with legislative and regulatory bodies.” The Western Association of Chamber Executives representing chambers of commerce throughout the 14-western United States awarded the advocacy web site the prestigious “Best New Program of 2004” award.
6 1 8th District Councilmember Rae Gabelich (left) visits business owner Eric Vitwar of Tuttle Cameras (center) accompanied by Chamber Chairman Matt Kinley as part of the Small Business Caravan initiative. 2 Chamber President and CEO Randy Gordon (left) introduced Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney during an “Ask Mitt Anything” campaign stop in Long Beach. 3 Joan Van Hooten, Executive Director of the Arts Council for Long Beach, addressed Good Morning Long Beach to discuss Arts Month. 4 Douglas Haubert, Carol Soccio, Airport Manager Christine Anderson, ExpressJet CEO Jim Ream, Randy Gordon, Don Temple and Alan Fox welcome ExpressJet to Long Beach. 5 The Chamber’s Vice President of Special Events Elisa Margoni and CA First Lady Maria Shriver at the Governor’s Conference for Women. 6 Long Beach Memorial’s Dale Adams (left) and Byron Schweigert of MemorialCare Medical Center (center) share recognition as title sponsor of The Chamber’s Golf Classic from Randy Gordon.
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“We will continue to serve our members via the web site by providing much needed information to impact public policy decisions.” “Since the introduction of our advocacy web site five years ago, we have done a better job of instantly educating our members on issues that impact them directly,” stated Randy Gordon, President and CEO of The Chamber. “In today’s world of instant communication we are proud of the fact that we are far ahead of the curve in utilizing the internet to increase the power of our message.” The goal of LongBeachAdvocacy.biz is simple. It coexists with users committing The Chamber government affairs staff to be responsive to feedback; it provides advertising opportunities for Chamber members; it is content driven, updating on a daily basis, and; it empowers The Chamber to find new ways to effectively communicate the importance of involvement in public policy development. The Chamber is committed to representing the interests of business with government. LongBeachAdvocacy.biz is a valueadded membership benefit allowing the Long Beach business community to play an active and immediate role in issues impacting the economic vitality of the region.
Multiple Management Moves at City Hall
2007 State of the County Address Chamber hosted the first annual State of the County Address with Fourth District Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe to a sell-out crowd of over 800 attendees at the Hyatt Regency Long Beach on November 1.
Also, please join me in acknowledging our other newly appointed department heads. ■ Dennis
Pat West City Manager, City of Long Beach
Thys, who has been with the City for 28 years, has taken over as Community Development Director. Dennis knows every nook and cranny of our City, and many of us refer to him as “Mr. Long Beach.”
■ Michael
Shortly after being appointed the newest City Manager of the City of Long Beach, I had the opportunity to address the City’s Management ranks. To get ready, I looked at previous City Manager Jim Hankla’s first address to City employees after he was appointed in 1987. Mr. Hankla said that even though Long Beach is a very large city, small things mattered - even a pothole could ruin your whole day! Well, 20 years later, some things remain the same. I write this message with somewhat of a heavy heart knowing that Christine Shippey, our Assistant City Manager since 2003, has left us to take the same position in the much larger City of San Jose. Chris has faithfully served our community for 23 years and has been involved with almost every significant accomplishment of our City during those years. We will never be able to replace Chris’s knowledge, character and institutional memory of the inner workings of Long Beach City Hall and I, like everyone else in the City family, wish her the best. Chris’s departure necessarily sparks change, and I hope everyone takes the opportunity to welcome and say hello to our new Assistant City Manager, Suzanne Frick. By now I’m sure that everyone has had the opportunity to get acquainted with Suzanne’s impressive background and how she can best serve Long Beach. I have worked closely with Suzanne for two years now, and we all expect great things from her in this very important position. Perhaps the biggest and most significant change we are implementing is merging the Department of Planning and Building and the Redevelopment Agency (RDA), under the leadership of new Director Craig Beck. Our development community has long felt it confusing to work with both the Planning Department and the RDA on the same project, and it is my sincere hope that this structural change in the way we do business will eliminate any confusion.
Conway, the former manager of Property Services, takes the helm of the Public Works Department. Mike’s previous background working for the Union Pacific Rail Road will serve him well in his new capacity.
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Financial Management Director Lori Ann Farrell shed her “acting” title and is now in the post permanently. Lori Ann’s financial background working for the City of New York has already brought the City of Long Beach a great new perspective on how we do business.
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As you are all no doubt aware, the City of Long Beach has much to brag about: Our Parks, Recreation and Marine Department has been named Best in the Nation; we are one of the most business friendly cities in L.A. County; we have been named one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People in
“Perhaps the biggest and most significant change we are implementing is merging the Department of Planning and Building and the Redevelopment Agency (RDA).”
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the United States by America’s Promise - The Alliance for Youth; Downtown Long Beach was named one of the Top 10 Downtown Turnarounds in the country by the Urban Land Institute; and crime has decreased for 4 consecutive years, with major crimes down 4.3%. This list is incomplete, but telling. The New Year is upon us, and I am extremely proud to say that Long Beach is a great City, and Suzanne Frick, Craig Beck, Dennis Thys, Michael Conway, Lori Ann Farrell, our other fine department heads and all City employees will continue to make it an even better city!
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It pays to be a Chamber member. Enjoy special pricing with savings of 15% to 25% annually on office supplies with The Chamber’s Office Depot program. Here are a few of the benefits: ■
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Your Office Depot account manager will work with you to create a customized pricing program that fits your organization’s spending habits. Shop online, order by phone or fax, or visit any of the more than 1,000 stores. To join the Office Depot program online, simply go to our website at www.lbchamber.com, click on the “Chamber Info” tab at the top, click on “Member Benefits” on the right, scroll down to “Office Depot” information. You may also call Bobbie Spohn at (562) 436-1251, Ext. 103 to join. Sign up today and start saving big!
7 1 LA County Supervisor Don Knabe gives his State of the County address. 2 The Chamber hosted a sell out crowd of over 800 attendees at the Hyatt Regency. 3 (L to R) Mrs. Knabe, Supervisor Don Knabe, Chamber Chairman Matt Kinley and Chamber President & CEO Randy Gordon 4 Chamber Chairman of the Board Matt Kinley 5 Keynote sponsor Mario Molina of Molina Healthcare 6 (L to R) John Hancock, Chris Kozites, former Mayor Beverly O’Neill and former Governor George Deukmejian. 7 Supervisor Knabe accepts a gift from Chamber President & CEO Randy Gordon.
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Providing Networking Opportunities
Clayton Thomas
www.gomcps.com Electronic Payment Systems
Progressive Loan Funding – Monica Martinez Monica Armstrong (562) 290-2880 Mortgage Loans
Future Shredding, Inc. Don Scarborough (562) 426-0557 www.futureshredding.com Document Destruction
Prudential California Realty Connie Rich (562) 685-9001 www.belmontheights.prucarealty.com Real Estate – Residential
Gonzalez & Khan CPA’s Hugo Gonzalez (562) 491-0650 www.gonzalezcpa.com Accountants – Certified Public
Ruby’s Diner Amber Ingram (562) 596-1914 www.rubys.com Restaurants
The Great Plate Eileen Gelso (562) 433-4066 www.the-greatplate.com Catering
Sasha Witte Design Sasha Witte (562) 987-3784 www.sashawittedesign.com Interior Design
La Navette ‘The Shuttle’ LLC Fethi Boukli Hacene (562) 761-3287 www.lanavettetheshuttle.com Shuttle Service
The Sky Room Debbi Dunn (562) 983-2703 www.theskyroom.com Restaurants – Ocean View
First Business Solutions
Welcome
New Members We are pleased to welcome our newest investors in The Chamber, who joined between September and November 2007.
ABC Advocacy Group, LLC Gloria Cordero (562) 439-8866 www.theabcgroup.net Advocacy Group Alltransport International Logistics Stephen Taub (562) 987-0444 Freight Forwarding Altria Corporate Services, Inc. Dan Smith (916) 583-9300 www.altria.com Corporate Services American Eurocopter Doug Guichard (562) 492-9023 www.eurocopterusa.com Helicopter Manufacturer Bayshore Management Partners Howard Fletcher (562) 427-4371 www.bayshorepartners.org Consultants – Small Business Bee Academic Tutoring Services Brenda Duarte (562) 421-3272 www.beeacademictutoring.com Tutoring – Educational CSULB – Career Development Center Terri Armstrong (562) 985-8550 www.careers.csulb.edu Schools – Universities & Colleges
Long Beach Breakers Basketball Carl Williams (562) 277-2344 www.lbbreakers.com Sports – Stadiums, Teams & Training Camps Long Beach Golf and Learning Center John MacMillan (562) 981-7050 Golf Course/Center Long Beach Public Relations Michelle Shortencarrier (562) 980-2908 www.longbeachpr.com Public Relations Micro Enterprise Solar Harvest Meredith Gossland (562) 804-0394 Non-Profit Organizations Pacific Coast Recycling David Thornburg (562) 628-8156 www.pacificr.com Recycling – Scrap Metal Premier Laser Sight Maria Sarantopoulos (562) 494-1011 www.premierlasersight.com Optometrist/Opticians/Laser Correction
Smooth’s Sports Grille John Morris (562) 437-7700 www.smoothssportsgrille.com Restaurants – Sports Bars SolarCity Corporation Tony Haske (917) 822-2247 www.solarcity.com Construction Sunshine Shipping Mimi Du Lai (714) 894-3702 Shipping Companies Sylvan Learning Center Mario Aguirre (562) 429-8320 tutoring.sylvanlearning.com/centers/ 90808/index.cfm Tutoring – Educational Andy Tang, D.D.S., Inc. Andy Tang (562) 498-2354 www.andytangdds.com Dentists – Cosmetic and Reconstructive
Nonprofit Event Calendar We are pleased to feature a calendar listing major fundraising events for our non-profit members in good standing. If you are a non-profit member and you’d like to promote an event, contact Jackie Kuhl at jackie.kuhl@gmail.com with event info. Be sure to visit the Long Beach Non-Profit Partnership’s online calendar at www.lbnp.org for a complete listing of all non-profit events. February
ChildNet Youth & Family Services – 24th Annual Romantic Interlude (562) 498-5221
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Long Beach – Golf Tournament (562) 595-5745
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Long Beach State Athletics – “Gold Rush” Golf Tournament (562) 985-4662
14 CCEJ – 17th Annual Interfaith/ Intercultural Breakfast (562) 435-8184 March
Long Beach Symphony Orchestra – CRESCENDO (562) 436-3203
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Arts Council for Long Beach – Smithsonian Week Gala (562) 432-5100
21 YMCA of Greater Long Beach – Good Friday Breakfast (562) 279-1700
Pre-Paid Legal Services – Mark McDonald Mark McDonald (310) 951-4624 www.prepaidlegal.com/group/markvene Legal Services
The Tax Credit Company Aurora Hernandez (818) 286-0345 www.taxcreditcompany.com Consultants – Tax & Tax Law
ExpressJet Airlines Leslie Hughes (866) 958-3939 www.xjet.com Airline Companies
Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. Jason McCants (866) 903-1869 www.prepaidlegal.com/hub/jasonmccants Legal Services
TRIAX Body Guard Services Elvin Evangelista (562) 235-2790 www.triaxonline.net Bodyguard Services
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Local Nonprofits Receive $50,000 from Chamber
May
For the second year in a row, Mayor Bob Foster has requested part of the proceeds from the State of the City luncheons be given to Long Beach nonprofit organizations. Last year, three $5,000 grants were presented. To come This coming
“Those selected are symbolic of the many worthy nonprofits in Long Beach who contribute daily to the well-being of our community,”
–Judy Ross, Executive Director, Long Beach Nonprofit Partnership
year, ten nonprofits will receive $5,000 grants totaling $50,000 in money being put back into the community. The Chamber was delighted to receive 88 applications from Long Beach area 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organizations—with great programs in need of support. A task force was assembled to review and select the winners based on meeting the grant criteria in at least one of three categories: youth, employment development and the arts. The decision making process was not easy as the task force saw the value that each program application brought to our community.
When you have a choice, choose the best.
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“I applaud The Chamber for their continued commitment to support nonprofits. Those selected are symbolic of the many worthy nonprofits in Long Beach who contribute daily to the well-being of our community,” commented Judy Ross, Executive Director of the Long Beach Nonprofit Partnership. Congratulations to the following 2008 Nonprofit Grant Recipients: AbilityFirst The primary goal of AbilityFirst is to increase inclusion opportunities for people with disabilities in all aspects of their lives. Arts Council for Long Beach A traveling exhibition called The Way We Worked will be presented as part of the Smithsonian Week 2008 program. Boys & Girls Clubs of Long Beach ArtsBridge is a partnership between CSULB School of Fine Arts and the Boys & Girls Club of Long Beach. Goodwill Serving the People of Southern Los Angeles County The Certified Nurse Training Program (CNA) is offered by Goodwill in partnership with the LBUSD, ROP.
Long Beach AIDS Foundation, Inc. Project: Red Paint is a public art program that encourages our youth and the public to create works of art that expresses World AIDS issues. Long Beach Community Action Partnership L.A.M.P. Teen Entrepreneurial (Leadership Academy Mentoring Program) is a 12-week program that guides low-income teens in the development of a business plan summary. Long Beach BLAST LB BLAST (Better Learning After School Today) is devoted to improving after school learning for at-risk youth. Ronald McDonald House of LB The new Ronald McDonald House of Long Beach will allow parents to remain close to children receiving care at Miller Children’s Hospital. Special Olympics Southern California Now headquartered in Long Beach, SOSC’s School Partnership program reaches a younger athletic base with a focus on racially diverse students. United Cambodian Community, Inc. The Proud Parenting program rehabilitates at risk youth through educational curriculums, training, and mentoring.
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ETA Advertising Cindy Allen (562) 499-2305 www.etaadvertising.com Advertising Agencies
Proceeds from State of the City granted to ten Long Beach area 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations
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29 Carpenter Center’s Annual Gala – Top of the World (562) 985-4274 29 Junior League of Long Beach – 2008 Charity Ball (562) 989-6400
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Early Childhood Jewish Community Center – Auction Dinner (562) 426-7601
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10 Boys & Girls Clubs of Long Beach – Gala (562) 595-5745 12 Miller Children’s Hospital – Annual Golf Classic (562) 933-1655 14 CCEJ – 45th Annual Humanitarian Awards Dinner (562) 435-8184 17 Long Beach State Athletics – Jewels of the Night (562) 985-4662 June
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14 Aquarium of the Pacific – Ocean Conservation Awards Gala (562) 951-1606 14 Jonathan Jaques Children’s Cancer Center – Champions Run for Life (562) 933-8600 14 Jonathan Jaques – “Profiles in Courage” Dinner, Dance & Auction (562) 933-8600 16 Leadership Long Beach – Graduation and Alumnus of the Year Dinner (562) 997-9194 22 LB Public Library Foundation Auction – “Grape Expectations” (562) 628-2441 25 Chamber’s 117th Inaugural Gala (562) 436-2810 July
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14 Long Beach Mayor’s Trophy Annual Golf Tournament (562) 431-5962
Wal-Mart is a proud member of the Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce! For more information on Wal-Mart and the many benefits we bring to the communities we serve, please log on to www.walmartfacts.com or call 800-630-9226.
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out about these upcoming events and more at Plan Ahead… Find www.lbchamber.com or call (562) 436-1251.
January 25, 2008
State of the Port
April 7-16, 2008
Trade Mission to India
February 28, 2008
April 11-19, 2008
Better Business in 90 Minutes Seminar
Trade Mission to China
May 1, 2008
June 25, 2008
City National Bank’s Entrepreneur of the Year
117th Inaugural Gala
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