WEST VALLEY~WARNER CENTER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
C H A M B E R CHRONICLES NOVEMBER 2016
WEST VALLEY GOLF TOUR 2016 Valley Challenge Cup The Challenge The Friendly Competition and The Champions for the Community
LA MAYOR ERIC GARCETTI ANNUAL LUNCH
KAISER PERMANENTE FOR A HEALTHY ENVIORNMENT
WVWC CHAMBER CEO ON TOP 200 MOST INFLUENTAL LIST
THANKS FOR SUPPORTING SUITS FOR SOLDIERS
CHAMBER MEMBER’S DEVOTION TO BALBOA BRIDGE
UPCOMING EVENTS
CHAMBER NEWS 2016 Valley Challenge Cup The WVWC Chamber of Commerce hosts their annual Golf Tournament at the Braemar Country Club followed by a dinner after party. Title Sponsored by Premier America Credit Union, the event brought together chamber businesses and restaurants to enjoy a fun filled day on the golf course. The course featured Hula Girl Beverages on the green, and several games and raffles by ‘Pin Up Golf’ were organized throughout the course.
Valerie Valenzuela, owner of Golden Stars Realty, foursome wins the West Valley Golf Tour Business Flight Award.
The West Valley Restaurant Golf Tour‐Valley Challenge Cup goes to the HQ Gastropub foursome led by owner Mark Matters.
BJ Drake owner of Hula Girl Beverages, receiving a certificate of appreciation from the WVWC Chamber of Commerce. for many years of participation with the Chamber’s golf events. Truly a participant favorite!
Annual Lunch with LA Mayor Eric Garcetti United Chambers of Commerce brought together over 300 community leaders for the 12th Annual Richard Leyner Memorial Mayor’s Luncheon. A meet and greet with Mayor Eric Garcetti was arranged for a Q and A session and of course, a photo opp.
WVWC CEO Makes Valley Top 200 Diana Williams, CEO of the WVWC Chamber of Commerce is recognized by the San Fernando Business Journal as one of the Top 200 Most Influential Leaders in the San Fernando, Conejo, Santa Clarita and Antelope Valleys. Under her leadership, WVWC became the largest and also one of the most actively involved chambers in the San Fernando Valley, involved in business and community affairs. She humbly, celebrated her award at the Warner Center Marriott along with many of her community mentors and admired colleagues.
Bringing the Young Professionals Together XOC Tequila at The Village at Westfield hosts the Millennial Professional Network’s mixer bringing together over 70 young professionals and entrepreneurs to network. The group connect over delicious appetizers and happy hour cocktails. XOC is definitely a gem in The Village with a modern ambiance and authentic Mexican cuisine.
RIBBON CUTTINGS
Kaiser Permanente for a Healthier Environment Councilmember Bob Blumenfield and the WVWC Chamber joined Kaiser Permanente in Woodland Hills for their solar panel ribbon cutting ceremony. This effort will generate 1 megawatt of power a year and is part of a larger initiative to reduce fossil fuel use and create healthier environments. www.kp.org
Glam Boutique Spa
Glam Boutique Spa held its ribbon cutting for their new Woodland Hills location on Ventura Blvd. This luxury day spa for women offers lovely quick beauty services like spray tans, facials, lashes, waxing, and more!
www.glamboutiquespa.com
COMMUNITY BENEFIT FOUNDATION It Takes a Little Paint and a Lot of Love For the past five years, Sean McCarthy of Jackson McCarthy & Associates takes time most weekends to drive a mile from his home to the Sepulveda Basin to paint the Balboa Boulevard bridge. McCarthy, chair of the WVWC Beautification Committee, joined dozens of west San Fernando Valley chambers of commerce volunteers to whitewash the tops of five L.A. River bridges during a Mayor’s Day of Service cleanup five years ago and has continued ever since. He is one of the few who really takes the time to show he cares. IN THE LA DAILY NEWS‐ Volunteerism Nov 2016
Adopt‐A‐School is a WVWC Chamber program that offers an opportunity for businesses to help provide essentials to the classrooms that are no longer budget line items for the schools. Money and donations from businesses can fulfill needs of the school that are essential to student development. The application process is so easy for both local schools and businesses. SIGN UP TODAY! www.woodlandhillscc.net/adoptaschool.php
MEMBER ORIENTATION
We had our MONTHLY Member Orientation at the Microsoft Store at Westfield Topanga. New Members received hands on interactive training on how to use the Chamber’s robust online marketing tools. They practiced their best 10 second one liners for their business and also learned ways to make more connections. Member Corner Bakery Café in Woodland Hills sponsored the Breakfast. The Member Orientation is not just for new members. For more information contact Erika at erika@woodlandhillscc.net.
WELCOME NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS! THANK YOU TO OUR RENEWING MEMBERS!
OUR MEMBERS
October Ambassador of the Month Renee Fossler of Focus Your Life Hypnosis THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR HARD WORK AND SUPPORT!
A Colorful Dia de los Muertos Celebration Canoga Park Celebrated it's very own 16th Annual Día de los Muertos Family Festival. Thousands of locals gathered to enjoy a classic car show, live entertain‐ ment and breathtaking art displays throughout the entire event.
PUT YOUR BUSINESS IN THE LEAD! BECOME A 2017 WVWC CHAMBER LEADER! Market your business on the Chamber’s Leader Level banner viewed on the WVWC website and advertising and displayed at all of the events. There are unique sponsorship opportunities, pre-pay for networking events and more.
Contact the office for more information 818-347-4737
HAPPY NEW YEAR! The Chamber Office will be Closed Monday, January 2. Have a Very Happy and Successful New Year!
January Comedy & Connection Breakfast Wednesday, January 4, 2017 7 AM Ruby's Diner 6100 Topanga Canyon Boulevard Sponsor: Bel Air Exteriors ~ Larry Cohen
Lunch at the Marriott Wednesday, January 19, 2017 11:30 AM Warner Center Marriott Hear About UCLA Extension Coming to the Warner Center
Maggiano’s Little Italy Hosting January Mixer Wednesday, January 25, 2017 5:30 PM Maggiano’s Little Italy
EVENT
DATE
TIME
LOCATION
NEW YEAR’S HOLIDAY
1/2
AM
OFFICE CLOSED
January Comedy and Connections
1/4
7AM
The Villa
Programs Committee & Marketing Committee
1/10
3PM
Chamber Office
Woodland Hills Neighborhood Council
1/11
6:30PM
Woodland Hills Academy
Lunch at the Marriott ~ UCLA Coming to Warner Center
1/19
11:30AM
Warner Center Marriott
Tarzana Neighborhood Council
1/24
7PM
TBA
Maggiano’s Little Italy Hosting The Chamber Mixer
1/25
5:30PM
Maggiano’s Little Italy
Government Affairs Committee
1/26
12PM
Chamber Office
Education Committee
1/27
12PM
Westfield Topanga Mall
ADVERTISE IN THE WVWC CHAMBER NEWSLETTER! For more information call 8183474737
Thank You for supporting our local veterans! Our community helped fill nearly ten boxes full of business suites for veterans during the “Suits for Soldiers” clothing drive. The WVWC Chamber of Commerce is proud to have been a drop off location for Assemblymember Matt Dababneh’s drive that helps veterans transition into the workforce.
A FREE ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITY FOR CHAMBER RESTAURANTS!
Your WVWC Chamber of Commerce is creating a restaurant guide comprised of it’s restaurants. The digital and print ad is FREE for members. Send a high resolution 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” ad of your restaurant to info@woodlandhillscc.net
@westvalleywcchamber
westvalleywarnercenterchamber @WestValleyCOC
JOIN NOW! Connections Community Credibility West Valley ~ Warner Center Chamber of Commerce is the Chamber for Woodland Hills, Tarzana, Reseda and Warner Center. Serving the Greater West Valley & Warner Center! "To Represent, Support, Educate and Promote Business Interests of it’s Members and within The Community" Find out how the largest chamber in the SFV can help your business get connected to the Greater West Valley and Warner Center! WVWC offers many benefits to even the busiest members. Find out how to showcase your business through one of our many additional benefits. Website profiles, social media, Connection Circles, Troikas, three standard monthly networking events, providing logo items for events, sponsorships and more. Educating the staff and fellow members to extend your sales force is the most valuable benefit. Diana Williams ~ CEO Felicia Paust ~Executive Assistant Heather Blake~Design/Accounting Erika Sanchez~Membership Representative