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Volume 13 n Issue 3May/June 2018

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HOLLYWOODBUSINESS

n Community Foundation to Honor Heroes of Hollywoodn Chamber Summit to Focus on Challenges of Change

Chamber Board Plans for 2018Rob Fisher

CouncilmemberMitch O’Farrell

SenatorBen Allen Donelle Dadigan

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Hollywood Chamber Chair of theBoard Donelle Dadigan shared withthe Board of Directors at theChamber’s annual planning confer-ence last month.

Dadigan noted that it is an impor-tant year for the Chamber and forHollywood. The Chamber is seeking

its first new President & CEO to leadthe organization in 26 years, while anew proposed HollywoodCommunity Plan is anticipated to rollout from the City in the next fewmonths. She asked board members forgreater participation during the year.

The annual planning conferencehas become a staple of the Chamber

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The Challenges of Change: FindingSolutions” will be the theme of the

24th annual Hollywood EconomicDevelopment Summit, set for Thursday,June 21st at the ArcLight Hollywood.The popular progress event forHollywood will run from 8 a.m. to 11a.m., according to co-chairs Tim Grubbsof Communitas Design and MartyShelton of NAI Capital Commercial.

“Hollywood is known for entertain-ment, but it is also an innovation hub,”said Grubbs. “Its urban center is posi-tioned to adapt and embrace the changesbrought about by technological advances.We will be looking at how changing tech-nology could impact mobility and devel-opment in Hollywood.”

Networking with a continentalbreakfast will begin at 8 a.m., whilethe program will start at 9 a.m.Admission to the summit will be $50for registrations received throughMay 31st, $65 thereafter with advanceregistration, and $75 at the door.

L.A. Councilmember MitchO’Farrell will open the conference.Introducing the theme, will beKatherine Perez-Estolano, the CitiesLeader for Arup, the global design andconsulting firm for the built environ-ment. Perez-Estolano is an expert incommunity development, real estateand infrastructure development, trans-portation policy and urban planning.

There will be two panels at thisyear’s conference. The first is entitled“The Retail Revolution forHollywood.” “This panel of retail spe-cialists will discuss the results of a

Hollywood Chamber-commissionedreport exploring retail opportunities inHollywood, and will address the per-ception of retailers considering doingbusiness in the neighborhood,” saidShelton. Panelist will include: KeithKaplan, vice president of developmentfor Westfield Corp.; David Sheldon ofthe Retail Design Collective; PatBarber, vice president of real estate for

Smart & Final;and MichaelDubin, founder,Michael Dubinand Associates.

The secondpanel is titled“Technovation inTransportationand the Impacts

on Development.” Panelists willinclude: Grayson Brulte, Co-Founder/President of Brulte &Company, John Rossant, Founder andChairman of the NewCities Foundationand Leader of LACoMotion; Dr.Donald Shoup of the UCLADepartment of Urban Planning; andSeleta Reynolds, general manager ofthe L.A. Dept. of Transportation.

The Keynote speaker for the con-ference will be Dr. Marlon Boarnet,professor of public policy and directorof graduate programs in urban plan-ning at the Sol Price School of PublicPolicy at USC. Professor Boarnet is arenowned authority on urban econom-ics, urban growth patterns, transporta-tion and regional science. He servedon the National Research Council

committee that authored “Driving andthe Built Environment.”

In addition, Chamber President &CEO Leron Gubler, who has announcedhis retirement at the end of the year, willpresent the Excellence in EconomicDevelopment Award to a local develop-er who has invested in Hollywood.

There are numerous opportunitiesfor sponsorships in connection withthe summit. Anyone interested shouldcontact Gubler at [email protected].

As of press time, the followingsponsors have been identified:Diamond Level sponsors include J.H.Snyder Co. and Kilroy Realty Corp.Gold Level sponsors includeArmbruster Goldsmith & Delvac LLP,Avison Young, CIM Group, Inc.,Economic Development Summit,Faring, Gensler, Hudson PacificProperties, Iron MountainEntertainment Services, JLL,Occidental Entertainment GroupHoldings, Paramount Contractors &Developers, Pavemint LLC, RelevantGroup, Robertson Properties Group.Silver Level sponsors include AmetronAudio/Video, CHA HollywoodPresbyterian Medical Center,Children's Hospital of Los Angeles,Handelman Consulting, Hart RealtyAdvisors, Hollywood EntertainmentDistrict, LaTerra Development, NAICapital Commercial Real Estate,Sunset & Vine BID, US Bank

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Board Focuses On Exciting Futurefor Hollywood, Chamber Volume 13 n Issue 3

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HOLLYWOODBUSINESS

n Community Foundation to Honor Heroes of Hollywoodn Chamber Summit to Focus on Challenges of Change

Chamber Board Plans for 2018

Rob Fisher CouncilmemberMitch O’Farrell SenatorBen Allen Donelle Dadigan

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Volume 13 n Issue 3 n May/June 2018 Heroes of Hollywood Luncheon to RecognizeCommunity Leaders at Taglyan, May 31st

The Heroes of Hollywood Awards Luncheon presented by the HollywoodChamber Community Foundation will be honoring four exceptional Heroes

who have made a difference in the Hollywood community at Taglyan Complexon Thursday, May 31st. The event will start with reception at 11 a.m. followedby Awards Luncheon at 12 p.m.

The Chamber Foundation is proud to recognize these heroes: Fabio Conti &Chiara Santi; David Green, Sr. Vice President/CFO, Pantages Theatre-Nederlander West Coast; Amy Lemisch, Executive Director, California FilmCommission; John Tronson, Principal, Avison Young. Additionally, “The Manof a Thousand Voices,” Rich Little, will be honored with The DistinguishedService Award in Memory of Johnny Grant. Television Actress, singer, andmodel Diahann Carroll will be honored with the 2018 Mary Pickford Award.

The Community Foundation welcomes back Carole Sarian of The CrisComCompany and Cindy Braun of Braun Consulting as the Heroes of Hollywoodevent co-chairs. George Pennacchio, ABC7 Entertainment Reporter, will emcee.

Heroes of Hollywood is attended by over 300 dignitaries, community lead-ers, and special guests and is a premier networking opportunity. PlatinumSponsors include Avison Young, Hollywood Museum in the Historic MaxFactor Building, IATSE Local 33, Nederlander/Pantages Theatre, RobertsonProperties Group. Gold Sponsors include Children’s Hospital Los Angeles,Clarett West Development, MCS BusinessSource Network, The MBS Group,Nederlander/Pantages Theatre. Silver Sponsors include City National Bank,Famous Hollywood Dental Care, FilmL.A., Inc., Glaser Weil, HollywoodHotel, Hudson Pacific Properties, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles MedicalCenter, Kilroy Realty Corporation, Netflix, Occidental Entertainment GroupHoldings, Paramount Contractors & Developers, Southern California GasCompany, US Bank.

For sponsorship, please email Danila Fraga, at [email protected] is $100. Register online at www.hollywoodchamber.net/heroes2018

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Continued from Page THREEboard of directors for the past 25 years. Board memberspay their own way and give up a weekend to participate.Each year, the board is briefed by various public officialsin depth on issues of concern to Hollywood.

“This is an opportunity for the Board to spend moretime than is available at a regular board meeting to discussand learn about key issues,” noted Dadigan.

This year, board members were briefed by Senator BenAllen, Los Angeles City Councilmember Mitch O’Farrell;Rob Fisher, senior field deputy to Councilmember DavidRyu; and by Patti MacJennett, senior vice president ofbusiness affairs at the L.A. Tourism & Convention Board.

Senator Allen reviewed his legislative priorities thatwill be covered in Sacramento in 2018, and discussedsome of the more intractable problems that face the legis-lature, such as the shortage of housing, for which there areno easy answers. “We’ve got to be willing to have the con-versation,” he stressed.

O’Farrell reported that his “Open for Business” initia-tives were working. “We want to make it easier for busi-nesses to survive and thrive,” he reported. He also notedthat the first City housing project for the homeless underMeasure HHH broke ground last December within his dis-trict - a 187-unit complex. He hopes to be at 1,000 units inhis district within a couple of years.

Meanwhile, he reported that he hopes to announce a“pop-up” temporary shelter for homeless withinHollywood shortly. O’Farrell also reported on the comple-tion of $2-million in public improvements in what has beenrenamed “Hollywood Village” on Hollywood Blvd.between the freeway and Western Avenue. He also notedthat pedestrian safety is his number one priority.

Fisher briefed the board on the mobility study done byDixon Associates around Griffith Park, which identified 29strategies to improve access. The Department ofRecreation and Parks has been asked to do a feasibilityanalysis on each alternative before further action is con-templated. In addition, he reported legislation that has beenapproved to crack down on party houses efforts to requiretour buses to use head phones rather than speakers in resi-dential neighborhoods.

MacJennett shared the results of a recent tourism studydone by the convention bureau on visitors to Hollywood.The study found that 7.6-million individual tourists are vis-iting Hollywood annually, with a total number of annual vis-its at 16.6-million. The study also discovered that 38.6-per-cent of all visitors to Hollywood are from international des-tinations. The average tourist spends $96.71 a day inHollywood and stays 4.3 nights. The study found that 45-

percent are very satisfied as opposed to 11.3-percent who aredissatisfied. The biggest complaints by tourists dealt withthe number of solicitors and panhandlers and traffic woes.

The Board also found time to review progress achievedin the first year of its new strategic plan and to reevaluategoals set for the second year. Among the suggestions thatcame out of the sessions were to focus on bringing back themiddle part of Hollywood Blvd., addressing the short fail-ings of the CEQA law, to sponsor seminars on affordablehousing and super-density bonuses to educate our mem-bers. It was also suggested that we work to make theChamber’s development map interactive in an online ver-sion, to create a tech industry committee, and creating acentralized online information center to make data avail-able. It was further suggested that the Chamber promote itsjobs posting site better.

Additionally, it was suggested that we need to betterunderstand who our members are. This could be done byconducting an inclusive membership survey and by offer-ing members more opportunities for involvement.

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PUBLIC POLICY

The Hollywood Chamber ofCommerce commends Senator Ben

Allen for his introduction of SB-948, abill that would have assisted local gov-ernments in their efforts to bring theircommunity plans up to date and allowthese localities to align to California’shousing, environmental, and transporta-tion priorities.

The Hollywood Chamber has been amajor proponent of the bill, which wouldhave helped to ensure that an update tothe Hollywood Community Plan is final-ly implemented. SB-948 was initiallypassed out of the Senate’s EnvironmentalQuality Committee however after beingreferred to the Senate’s JudiciaryCommittee the bill was withdrawn.

The City of Los Angeles, like manycities across the state, has facedimmense obstacles in updating its com-munity plans, such as Hollywood’swhich is over 30 years old. The commu-nity plan updates, which require envi-

ronmental analysis under CEQA, areoften stalled needlessly by the long andunpredictable duration of CEQA judi-cial review proceedings. This has led tocommunities relying on outdated plan-ning policies that do little to expandhousing opportunities, protect openspaces, reduce greenhouse gases, andreduce urban sprawl.

SB-948 specified that upon meetingrigorous environmental criteria, qualify-ing Community Plans can be certified asEnvironmental Leadership DevelopmentProjects (ELDP) under the Jobs andEconomic Improvement ThroughEnvironmental Leadership Act of 2011.These qualified community plans wouldbe allowed to receive expedited judicialreview under CEQA. With SB-948,legal challenges to Community Planswould still have been allowed to occurunder CEQA as normal, however oncechallenged there, there would be anexpedited hearing process in place. “Our

hope was that this bill would finally giveHollywood the chance to update itsCommunity Plan, which has not beenupdated since 1985,” stated VicePresident of Government RelationsNicole Shahenian. “Unfortunately, nowthat it has been withdrawn, we will haveto go back to the drawing table and seewhat other options are out there to helpcommunities like Hollywood, bring theirCommunity Plans in-line with thetoday’s policy and planning goals.” TheChamber will continue to work withSenator Allen and other Hollywood areaelected officials to see what other alter-natives there may be to help defendCommunity Plans like Hollywood’s.

The Chamber extends its thanks tothe coalition of community and busi-ness partners who helped to advocate onbehalf of SB-948. We will keep youposted as we seek additional opportuni-ties to advance legislation in support ofour Community Plan.

Chamber Continues to Advocate in Support of Updating CommunityPlan After its Bill SB-948 Introduced by Senator Allen is Withdrawn

Get ready to hit the polls becauseit’s time for the midterm elec-

tions! The Hollywood Chamber ofCommerce’s Political ActionCommittee (HPAC) Board ofGovernors met in March to considerwhich candidates to endorse in theJune 5th primary. The candidatesselected are currently in races to rep-resent Hollywood at the State andCounty levels.

The HPAC Endorsed theFollowing Candidates for the 2018Primary: Sheila Kuehl, Board ofSupervisors, District 3; Jeffrey Prang,County Assessor; Jim McDonnell,County Sheriff; Ben Allen, SenateDistrict 26; Miguel Santiago,Assembly District 53; RichardBloom, Assembly District 50; AdrinNazarian, Assembly District 46;Laura Friedman, Assembly District 43

“The Hollywood Chamber PAC isproud to support these candidates in

their prospective races,” stated PACChair Mark R. Edwards. “TheChamber PAC is looking forward toworking with our state elected officialand county representatives on policiesthat will continue to foster economicdevelopment and job creation.”

The Hollywood Chamber PACrecognizes the importance of thiselection in determining the future for

our Hollywood business communityand for businesses throughout LosAngeles. The PAC encouragesChamber members to get out and voteon June 5th. Register to vote athttps://registertovote.ca.gov.

For more information onHollywood Chamber PAC endorse-ments, please visit hollywoodcham-ber.net/pac.

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The momentum continues to build in Hollywood, withconstruction cranes on the skyline and major newstakeholders such as Netflix and Viacom moving in.

It is no accident that there is so much happening here.Many years of work by the Hollywood Chamber of

Commerce and other committedHollywood boosters has broughtback the energy for whichHollywood is known. And yourChamber of Commerce continues

to fight for the things needed to continue the momentum.Advocacy is our guiding principle in order to facilitate apositive business climate for our members. Take a look atthe many issues and projects that the Chamber tackled inthe past year, and the many free programs that we offerour members which few other chambers of commerce canmatch. We’re working for you every day!!

HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

We Are All In This TogetherAs I begin my term as chair of the board of theHollywood Chamber of Commerce, I am cog-nizant of the responsibility that I bear.Hollywood and the Chamber both face excitingopportunities, but also some challenges. And forthat reason, I have chosen as my theme for the

year, “We are all in this together!”One thing that I have learned since I opened the Hollywood

Museum in the historic Max Factor Building more than 20 yearsago, is that we can get a lot more accomplished when we allwork together. No one person possesses all of the expertise thatwe need, and so I will be reaching out to our membership forassistance where needed.

There is no more important task for us as an organizationthis year than to identify a new President & CEO for theChamber. It is important that we get it right! We have been luckyto not have had to do this task for the past 25 years, but, as aresult, there are not too many chamber members still aroundwho were involved in the process the last go-round. Fortunately,we have a great Board of Directors, and I know that their expert-ise will serve this organization well. Change can reinvigorate anorganization, and I am confident that the Chamber will come outof this process even stronger than we are now.

Adoption of a new Hollywood Community Plan remains a pri-ority. We had thought that the Plan would be released andapproved by now, but that has not been the case. The City is tak-ing its time to get things right and to build a strong coalition ofsupport, which seems to me to be the proper way to proceed.The Chamber has been meeting regularly with leaders fromHollywood area Neighborhood Councils. There seems to be aunified desire to get a plan that can have broad community sup-port. Better to take a little longer and to get it right.

Meanwhile, we continue to press for reform of the CaliforniaEnvironmental Quality Act, better known as CEQA. A lawpassed in the Reagan era, CEQA had good intensions but hasbeen abused by just about every special interest. As a result, wehave a severe housing shortage with no end in sight. If the legis-lature really wants to solve this crisis, then the most effectivemeans to do so would be to adopt meaningful reforms that pro-tect the public’s interest and ability to challenge projects, butalso protects the rights of those who are proposing projects.

Homelessness has grown by leaps and bounds in recentyears. Many of us voted for Measures H and HHH in hopes ofproviding the funding to move the needle in reducing homeless-ness on our streets. We look forward to working with our publicofficials and their staffs to ensure that this money is spent wiselyin our neighborhood.

Likewise, the City allowed street vendors to take over ourpublic spaces when street vending was decriminalized last year.We are encouraged with recent action by the City Council tofinally approve an ordinance and regulations, but need to seethe enforcement component (that Councilmember O’Farrellsecured) implemented quickly. Until we see order restored, weneed to be involved on this issue.

Over the course of the next year, I anticipate that there willbe many other issues that arise. I look forward to calling on you,our members, for helpful participation and support. We truly areall in this together!

Donelle DadiganChair of the Board 2018-19

Working for a Better Hollywood

2017-18Annual Report to Hollywood’sBusiness Community

The Chamber is Creating a Strong Local EconomyThe Chamber commissioned the research company RenegageMarketing to conduct a Hollywood Market Survey that captures arange of demographic, behavioral and attitudinal information onHollywood residents and employees. The findings will be used toimprove the business climate and assist in attracting new business-es and retailers to the community.

A campaign was kicked off to create the Route 66 BusinessImprovement District along Santa Monica Blvd. Property ownerscontributed $40,000 for a feasibility study and the City workedwith them to hire a consultant, Civitas, to assist in the formation.Efforts continued to get signatures to form the proposedHollywood/Western Business Improvement District.

The sixth annual State of the Entertainment Industry Conferencewas a huge success, focusing on the state of the stream, theCalifornia Film Tax Credits, and a presentationof the Commitment to California Award to pro-ducer Steve Levitan.

“Building a Livable Hollywood: Work +Create + Live” was the theme of the alwayspopular Hollywood Economic DevelopmentSummit that focused on how development canmake a community a better place. The keynotespeaker was Professor David Sloane of theUSC Urban Planning Department.

Four landscaped medians were dedicated along Vermont Avenueand the East Hollywood Business Improvement District beganwork with the City to add two additional medians.

The Chamber worked with other advocates for the proposed extensionof the Crenshaw light rail line that would extend through WestHollywood and connect to the Hollywood and Highland subway station.

Chamber representatives attended each of a series of communitybriefings on the proposed Hollywood Community Plan Update.

The Chamber testified or wrote letters in support of numerous pro-posed development projects, including: Kilroy’s Academy Square, theWhiskey Hotel, SunWest, and 1860 Western Avenue, among others.

The Project Review Committee reviewed numerous projects in thepipeline and offered developers suggestions that would help themto secure support in Hollywood and approval by the City.

The Chamber worked with Senator Ben Allen to address some ofHollywood’s CEQA issues.

The Chamber is Promoting HollywoodThe Chamber contributed $165,000 and worked with theHollywood Entertainment District to bring back holiday decora-tions on Hollywood Blvd. The new decorations include speciallighting on palm trees that will remain lit throughout the year andwhich can be color-themed for various holidays.

Chamber members contributed the funds to create a one-of-a kindnew Board Room table featuring Walk of Fame stars in the fiveapproved categories. The new table has proven to be a popularvisual location for press interviews.

A total of 26 Walk of Fame ceremonieswere held, beginning with Gary Seniseand ending with RuPaul, that garneredinternational publicity for Hollywood. Aspecial night time ceremony honored thelate Selina and drew more than 5,000fans, possibly the largest Walk of Fameceremony ever held. A national televisionspecial, “The Walk of Fame Honors,”aired on the CW Network.

The Chamber conducted itsannual “Awards MediaWelcome Center” at theHollywood Museum at theHistoric Max FactorBuilding, to welcome pressrepresentatives who werein town to cover theAcademy Awards.

The Chamber worked with the Hollywood Entertainment Districtand the City to move forward on a long-held dream to create awayfinding signage program in Hollywood.

The Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Bureauagreed to conduct an updated study on Visitorsto Hollywood to provide data that the Chambercould use to promote tourism.

The Chamber produced its annual HollywoodGuide which was mailed to 10,000 Hollywoodhomes, with the theme “The New UrbanVillage: Emerging Hollywood.”

Chamber staff participated in numerous media interviews duringthe year, discussing the revitalization of Hollywood, politicalissues, the historic Hollywood Sign and the Walk of Fame.

Hollywood Chamber Committees2018-2019The Arts, Entertainment & Emerging Media (TEAM)Susan Cabral Ebert, Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Local 706 IATSELarry LaBoe, New Filmmakers L.A.

Economic DevelopmentTimothy Grubbs, Communitas Design, LLCMarty Shelton, NAI Capital Commercial

Entertainment ConferenceKristin Cavanaugh, SonyChristina Derenthal, Paramount Pictures

FinanceDwayne Gathers, Gathers Strategies,Inc.

Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Community FoundationJeff Zarrinnam, Hollywood Hotel

Health CareManny Rodriguez, La Fuente Hollywood Treatment CenterHedyeh Khalili, AltaMed General Pediatrics

Heroes of HollywoodCindy Braun, ConsultantCarole Sarian, The CrisCom Company

Hollywood Chamber PACMark Edwards, MRE Communications

Legislative ActionMatt Fritch, The MBS GroupMike Harriel, Southern California Gas Co.

LicensingMitch Nedick, The CW Network

Membership + MarketingBill Roschen; Roschen Van Cleve Architects

Nominating CommitteeHeather Cochran, Television Academy

Presidential SearchJeff Zarrinnam, Hollywood Hotel

Project Review CommitteeBill Roschen; Roschen Van Cleve Architects

TourismKristina Chambers, NederlanderPatti MacJennett, L.A. Convention & Tourism Board

Walk of FameVin Di Bona, Vin Di Bona Productions/Fishbowl Worldwide

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Hollywood Anniversaries

The Chamber Offers Opportunities to Networkand Promote YOUR BusinessThe 29th annual Hollywood Expo was held at the Avalon, withdozens of exhibitors demonstrating why Hollywood is such aunique and energetic business location.

Free monthly Mixers exclusively for Chamber members were heldat some of Hollywood’s great hot spots, including Teddy’s at theRoosevelt Hotel, Lucky Strike, The Hollywood Museum at theHistoric Max Factor Building, The Argyle, Lono Tiki Bar, DreamHotel, Social, Liaison, and the Hollywood Improv.

Hollywood Hot Deals, a free service for Chamber members, wasemailed monthly to 5,000 contacts in the Hollywood area, whileBusinesses You Need to Know, another free service to members wassent out bi-monthly.

Ribbon-cutting ceremonies,anniversaries and ground break-ings were held at numerous newChamber businesses – anotherfree service for our members.Among the venues promoted lastyear were: MASH (MetropolitanAnimal Specialty Hospital), 800Degrees, Fanciful Gift Baskets,

Kaiser Urgent Care Center, Massage Envy, Magic Castle, theDream Hotel and the Tommie Hotel.

The Health Care Committee hosted two free member seminars withState Senator Ed Hernandez, the chair of the Senate Health CareCommittee and on Best Practices in dealing with Homeless issues.

Free to members Tech 101 Seminars were held on cutting-edge topicslike: Marketing Your Brand, the “Get-to” Principle, Employment Lawon Minimum-Wage and Time-Off Policies, Online Security and Howto Keep Your Company Running, and Marketing on Social Media.

The First Anniversaries Party was held on the deck of the newEverly Hotel, celebrating members who were observing importantanniversaries during the year.

The Chamber sponsored its first Dodgers Night for members tonetwork and cheer on the local team.

The Chamber is Representing the Interests ofBusiness With GovernmentThe Chamber mounted a major effort during the year to press the Cityfor action on a needed-street vending ordinance to bring order to theCity’s sidewalks. Among the groups the Chamber met with were CityEconomic Development Committee Chair Curren Price, the Mayor’soffice, Steve Houchin of the City Attorney’s office, CouncilmembersMitch O’Farrell, Bob Blumenfeld and Monica Rodriguez, L.A.Tourism and Convention Center Manager Doane Liu. The Chamberalso testified at several hearings on the topic and was encouraged thatthe City Council finally voted to move forward with the developmentof an enforcement program on the Walk of Fame.

Homeless issues also were a major priority at the Chamber, asChamber representatives encouraged the Mayor’s office to takeaction against violent and mentally unstable individuals whothreaten the public as well as the homeless.

Hollywood Chamber of CommerceCommunity FoundationJeff Zarrinnam, Chair, 2018-2019

One of the unique features of the Hollywood Chamber ofCommerce is its efforts to support local community non-profitorganizations. As a 501c3 nonprofit association, contributions tothe Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Community Foundationare tax deductible. Checks should be written to the “ChamberCommunity Foundation” and sent to the Chamber. TheFoundation holds two fundraising events annually – the Heroesof Hollywood Luncheon (formerly called the Women ofDistinction Luncheon) and the All Hallows Eve Party atHollywood Forever Cemetery. All net proceeds go to charity.Since its inception in 1996, the foundation has given out$883,957 in grants to Hollywood nonprofits, and this past fiscalyear awarded $40,750.

In our most recent fiscal year, the Chamber Foundation assistedthe following organizations:

Assistance League of Southern CaliforniaAviva Family & Children ServicesBlind Children Centers of AmericaBoys & Girls Club of Hollywood Empowered GiftsGreenway Arts AllianceHaiti Film FestivalHollywood Arts CouncilHollywood Education and Literacy ProjectHollywood Fringe FestivalHollywood HeritageHollywood Police Activities League LAPD National Night Out L.A. Youth NetworkLet’s Play FoundationL.O.V.E. FoundationMy Friend’s PlaceNew Film Makers L.A.Oasis of HollywoodPediatric Brain Tumor FoundationRaise a ChildSages & SeekersScreamfest Horror Film FestivalSt. Barnabas Senior CenterThe Center of Blessed SacramentThe Gabriella FoundationThe Harmony ProjectThe Pablove FoundationThe Salvation Army The Way In Youth Shelter

Foundation Grant Presentations

Star TableOpen House

Speaker Series withSen Ed Hernandez

The Chamber co-funded a study by a Coro Fellow to determinewhat other major cities do to protect their landmarks that are com-parable to the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

A campaign to qualify a ballot measure to fix problems created byPropositions 47 and 57 that have resulted in a rise in crime, wasendorsed by the Chamber.

Free Leadership Luncheons to provide Chamber members anopportunity to meet public officials were held with: State ControllerBetty Yee, Assemblymember Laura Friedman, AssemblymemberMiguel Santiago, and Councilmember Monica Rodriguez.

Two Chamber representatives participated Council District 4’sGriffith Park Mobility Task Force advising on how to improveaccess to Griffith Park and to decrease Hollywood Sign visitorsfrom traveling through local neighborhoods.

The Chamber continued to host quarterly meetings with leaders ofthe six Hollywood neighborhood councils.

Chamber President & CEO Leron Gubler continued to publish hisblog, It’s All About Jobs, discussing some of the leading issues ofthe day that impact businesses ability to expand and create jobs.

Chamber delegations participated in the regional Access DC trip toWashington, D.C. to lobby Congress and federal agencies onSouthern California issues, and also participated in the CaliforniaChamber’s annual Business Conference in Sacramento.

The Chamber hosted annual luncheons, including the State ofHollywood with Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, the State of the Statewith Senate President ProTempore Kevin DeLeon, and a breakfastwith Mayor Eric Garcetti.

Chamber staff and volunteers testified before numerous City com-mittees on behalf of various Hollywood projects in the pipeline.

The Chamber Is Giving Back to the CommunityFour hundred people attended the 7th annual Heroes of HollywoodLuncheon, held at the Taglyan Cultural Complex to raise funds tosupport Hollywood nonprofit organizations. Honorees includedAssistant LAPD Chief Bea Girmala, John Lyons, BaydsarThomasian, Pink’s Hot Dog, Donelle Dadigan and Nancy O’Dell.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Community Foundationawarded $40,750 in grants to 29 community organizations.

Flowers were placed on the stars of past Walk of Fame honoreeswho passed away during the year.

The 23rd annual Hollywood Policeand Firefighters Appreciation BBQwas held at Hollywood Divisionstation, where several hundred ofHollywood’s public safety officialsreceived a meal provided byChamber members and volunteers.

The Chamber funded the LAPD’s annual National Night Out pro-gram to show community support for fighting crime.

An enthusiastic crowd attended the Chamber Foundation’s AllHallows Eve fundraiser at Hollywood Forever, which providedfamilies an opportunity to enjoy the holiday while raising funds forthe Foundation.

Making A DifferenceIn the Chamber world, we like to explain the roleof chambers of commerce with what we refer toas the “Three C’s” – Catalysts for businessgrowth, Conveners of leaders and influencers,and Champions for stronger communities.

If that is our measure, then the HollywoodChamber of Commerce comes up very high on the list.Let me share a few examples of what we have done inthese three areas – and this annual report lists more!

We are definitely a catalyst for business growth. If you thinkabout it, who would be promoting business growth if theChamber didn’t? Sometimes public officials or cities do it on amacro level, but at the local level it is the chamber of commercethat should be aware of opportunities and press for them. In ourcase, we keep statistics on what is happening in Hollywood thatwe share with those who are investing in the community, publicofficials and the press. This year, the Chamber board commis-sioned a study by Renegage Marketing to capture a range ofdemographic, behavioral and attitudinal information on resi-dents and workers in our community. This is data that we believemay help us accomplish a number of goals, such as recruitingnew retail businesses. In another arena, we recently worked withL.A. Tourism to secure new, up-to-date tourism stats onHollywood. Otherwise, we would only be able to access tourismdata for the region as a whole. Our conversations with thetourism agency resulted in getting this valuable information.

We are also a convener of leaders and influencers. We do itin various ways. For the last couple of years, the Chamber hashosted quarterly meetings with the leaders of Hollywood’sneighborhood councils to exchange ideas and discuss communi-ty needs where we can work together. Previously, there was noopportunity to get these community leaders together, so wehave provided a needed service. In addition, we host events suchas our Economic Development Summit and State of theEntertainment Industry Conference where we bring togetherexperts and influential people to discuss trends and needs with-in Hollywood. We have been able to bring nationally and region-ally recognized leaders here to discuss our local needs and togain from their insights.

Finally, we are a champion for a stronger community. We arein an unusual position of being a world-famous community thatis not its own city. Being a part of Los Angeles has both itsadvantages and disadvantages. One of the disadvantages isthat policies must be adopted for the city as a whole, whichsometimes makes it difficult to craft solutions to local problems.For nearly 100 years, the Hollywood Chamber of Commercehas been the one constant in Hollywood. It was the Chamberthat pressed for the subway to come through Hollywood. It wasthe Chamber that pressed for business improvement districts toaddress cleaning and security issues. It has been the Chamberthat has pressed for a new, updated community plan to addressthe needs of a modern Hollywood. It has been the Chamber thathas lobbied for the revitalization of the historic core ofHollywood, which has resulted in a stronger business district.

Hollywood is better today because of the HollywoodChamber of Commerce. We have made a difference in the past,and we will continue to make a difference as we work for aneven better Hollywood in the coming years.

Leron GublerPresident & CEO

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The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce secured a victoryin April, when the Los Angeles City Council directed the

City Attorney to a draft a sidewalk vending ordinance, whichwill include protections for the Hollywood Walk of Fame.The sidewalk vending ordinance would create a legal frame-work to regulate sidewalk and street vending in the City ofLos Angeles and arrives nearly a year after the City Councilvoted to decriminalize it. Since discussions began on creatinga legal system for sidewalk vending nearly five years ago, theChamber has been supportive of creating a city-wide vendingpolicy, and has worked closely with Councilmember MitchO’Farrell to ensure that the historic Walk of Fame receiveadequate protections in the framework.

“For over 60 years, the Walk of Fame has served asHollywood’s most internationally-recognizable landmarks,attracting millions of tourists,” stated Chamber Vice Presidentof Government Relations, Nicole Shahenian. “It not only tiesHollywood to its past, but ensures a bright future for LosAngeles’ tourism economy. This is why protection has been oneof the Chamber’s top priorities for the Walk of Fame throughoutthe city’s discussions on the creation of a vending ordinance.”

Once drafted, the ordinance will be considered by the CityCouncil’s Economic Development Committee before headingto the full Council for passage. As the ordinance moves closerto being realized, the Chamber will continue its advocacyefforts to guarantee that robust enforcement tools are includedin the language of the bill so that the Walk of Fame protec-tions are guaranteed. The Chamber will keep you updated.

Chamber Backed Protections forWalk of Fame to be Included in Draft Sidewalk Vending Ordinance

TEAM Hollywood Subcommittee onArts Funding Holds Inaugural Meeting

The Chamber’s Entertainment, Arts, and Media (TEAMHollywood) Subcommittee on Arts Funding held its

first meeting in March, kicking-off an ambitious advocacycampaign to increase government arts funding. In atten-dance were key members of TEAM Hollywood and statefield representatives of elected officials that representHollywood. The representatives provided an overview ofarts funding legislation and an analysis of California’sfunding for their arts and how it compares to other states.

“This subcommittee exists to help advance opportunitiesfor increased arts funding in the city, county and state,”explained TEAM Hollywood Co-chair Larry Laboe. “We’veassembled a proactive group of community stakeholders toconnect with and provide guidance to elected officials’future arts funding policy. We’re especially excited to haveArts for LA’s participation on the committee, who can pro-vide excellent guidance in our advocacy efforts.”

The subcommittee will be inviting the City’sDepartment of Cultural Affairs and representatives fromCouncil Districts 13 and 4 to discuss city funding and thepotential for policy.

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Princess Cruises and the original cast of the “The Love Boat”joined Friends of the Walk of Fame. They were presented withan honorary star plaque in recognition of their contributions tothe history of television and support for the preservation of theWalk of Fame. Gavin MacLeod (Captain Stubing), Jill Whelan(Vicki), Ted Lange (Isaac), Bernie Kopell (Doc), Lauren Tewes(Julie) and Fred Grandy (Gopher) were joined by Leron Gubler,President & CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce,Donelle Dadigan, co-chair of the Hollywood Historic Trust, andJan Swartz, President of Princess Cruises. The Friends of theWalk of Fame plaque is located on Hollywood Boulevard infront of the main entrance to the Dolby Theater.

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Princess Cruises and the Original Cast of the ‘The Love Boat’ Join Friends of the Walk of Fame

Chamber Honors Celebritieson Hollywood Walk of Fame

Hollywood Chamber unveiled six stars on the Walk of Fame inthe past two months. Top left: NSYNC, Tracy Morgan, LyndaCarter. Above left: RuPaul, Mark Hamill, and Mandy Patinkin.

VIRTUAL REALITY HOLLYWOODVirtual Reality Hollywood is a cutting-edge VR gamingcenter established in 2017 as the second of three VR arcadesin Los Angeles by VR Studios, LLC. Visitors will enjoy thelatest VR gear, such as HTC Vive and Oculus Rift withchoice of over 60 games and experiences. Virtual RealityHollywood partnered with Next Level Racing and offers afully immersive VR racing experience with over 100 realcars and race tracks. VRH offers space for various events-birthday parties, special events, presentations, corporateteambuilding activities etc. Every event has an on-site pro-fessional photographer and free photo booth to save and

share the fun withothers. In 2018,Virtual RealityHollywood plans towork with orphan-ages, special campsas well as conductseveral fundraisingevents to showcasethe amazing world

of Virtual Reality to those who cannot access or afford VRequipment. Virtual Reality Hollywood is open every day 12p.m. to 12 a.m. and welcomes everyone to dive into the vir-tual world of your dreams and beyond! Pictured are fromleft: J.J. Connaughton, Director of Membership Services,host Michael Suvorov, Dmitriy Zherebtsov, Co-founder ofVirtual Reality Hollywood, Leron Gubler, President & CEOof the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.Dmitriy Zherebtsov, General Manager6519 Hollywood Blvd. Los Angeles, Ca 90028Call (323)208-9290 | [email protected]/hollywood

FOREST LAWN MEMORIAL PARKJoe Zabounian has been serving families as a PlanningAdvisor at Forest Lawn Memorial Parks and as a memberof the After Care Team for over five years. He works withfamilies to assess their needs, evaluate different options,and to put an intentional plan in place ahead of time that

will help surviving familymembers begin to heal atthe time of loss. Zabounianworks to help each person

prepare a Final Wishes Organizer, review important docu-ments, and facilitate family discussions. He works to bringpeace of mind to families who are overwhelmed by deci-sions needed prior to a loved one’s passing. Some of theconcerns covered include how to address urgent decisionsahead of time; how to put an intentional plan in placeallowing your family to focus on healing; peace of mindthat these decisions are not left up to children and family atthe time of passing; the advantage of planning ahead; theability to finance at a pace that eliminates stress and burdenfor the surviving family.Joe Zabounian, Planning Advisor1712 S. Glendale Ave. Glendale, Ca 91205Call (323) 240-5042 | [email protected]

METROPOLITAN ANIMAL SPECIALTY HOSPITALMASH has been in business for one year and offers state-of-the-art equipment. MASH is proud to offer a superiorquality of veterinary Surgery, Internal Medicine,Emergency and Critical Care, Dermatology along with anexperienced and compassionate Customer Service Team.MASH also provides Dentistry, specifically focused oncraniomaxillofacial trauma. MASH is open 365 days ayear, 24/7 for emergencies. Patients are constantly moni-tored by both veterinarians and veterinary staff devoted toproviding the highest quality of care. MASH strives to bethe local leader in specialty and emergency veterinary

medicine. MASH pridesitself in providing clientsand referring veterinarianswith the highest-quality ofadvanced care, and out-

standing customer service. The veterinarians at MASH areproud to serve the Los Angeles and Hollywood area andprovide the community with experienced, compassionate,and quality emergency and specialty veterinary medicine,while still providing compassionate and outstanding cus-tomer service. MASH aims to provide the top of line vet-erinary care for every animal and client that comes throughtheir doors. MASH treats every patient with care. The teamat MASH support clients and ease the burden of dealingwith illnesses or medical issues their pets may have.Carra Yoder, Marketing Coordinator6565 Santa Monica Blvd. Los Angeles, Ca 90038Call (855) 350-7387 | [email protected]

SOULCYCLESoulCycle is a 45-minute indoor cycling class that featureshigh-intensity cardio, muscle-sculpting strength training,and rhythm-based choreography. But it’s so much morethan just a workout — it’s a powerful mind-body experi-ence. SoulCyclers ride together as a pack in candlelit stu-dios to the rhythm of one-of-a-kind playlists. They arecoached by magnetic instructors, who support, coach andpush riders to reach their personal bests. Sweat, reach, and

recover, together. SoulCycle is acardio party and riders say it’schanging their lives. With everypedal stroke, the mind clears con-necting with the true and bestself. Through this shared SOUL

experience, riders develop an unshakeable bond with oneanother. Friendships are made and relationships are built.In that dark room, riders share a Soul experience.SoulCyclers laugh, cry, and grow— together, as a commu-nity. With more than 82 studios (and counting!) this revo-lutionary indoor cycling class is available across the U.S.and Canada. Riders come to experience breakthroughs andunlock their full potential — on and off the bike. Let’s getyou ready for class! Amanda Pyle, Field Marketing Manager6201 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, Ca 90028Call (323) 462-7685 | [email protected]

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Argyle House/ Related CompaniesTerra Joy Jones1755 Argyle AveLos Angeles, CA 90028(323)640-9563www.argylehousela.com

Bank of America Business BankingAngela Meadows333 South Hope St, Fl 24Los Angeles, CA 90071(213) 345-2035www.rm.bofaml.com/angela.meadows

Cushman & WakefieldStephen Algermissen900 Wilshire Blvd, 24 FlLos Angeles, CA 91107(213) 955-5187www.cushmanwakefield.com

Elite Entertainment GlobalMelissa Staroszik5424 Corteen Pl, #3 Valley Village, CA 91607(310) 999-4796www.EliteEntertainmentGlobal.com

Entertainment Aid AllianceJordan von Haslow1049 Havenhurst Dr, #491West Hollywood, CA 90046310-717-9765

Family StarzVioleta Ayala7095 Hollywood Blvd #765Hollywood, CA 90028(323) 362-0461www.familystarz.com

Franca Rebecci Brazilian Truffles Anna Sarti1958 1/2 Rodney DrLos Angeles, CA 90027(323) 559-1421www.francarebecci.com

Godfrey Hollywood Sarang Peruri1400 N Cahuenga BlvdHollywood, CA 90028(312) 505-1788www.godfreyhotelhollywood.com

Hollywood Chick-fil-ADe'Shera Benton6750 W Sunset Blvd Hollywood, CA 90028(323) 464-2455www.chick-fil-a.com

Hollywood Latino Media &Entertainment Geovanny Galarza8383 Wilshire Blvd, 8th FlBeverly Hills, CA 90211(213) 949-7768www.hollywoodlatinomedia.com

Hollywood Trophy Co. Lecia Greenwood5925 Santa Monica Blvd Hollywood, CA 90038(323) 469-3959www.hollywoodtrophy.com

Industry Partners, Inc.Carle Pierose601 W 5th StLos Angeles, CA 90071(310) 395-5151www.industrypartners.com

International DocumentaryAssociationJina Chung3470 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 980Los Angeles, CA 90010(213)232-1660www.documentary.org/

John L. Gile & Associates John Gile6121 Sunset BlvdHollywood, CA 90046(323) 461-1000

Latham & WatkinsBenjamin Hanelin355 South Grand Ave, Ste 100Los Angeles, CA 90071(213) 485-1234www.lw.com

Live Nation Entertainment7060 Hollywood BlvdHollywood, CA 90028(323) 769-4934www.livenationpremiumtickets.com

Matt Fritch Matt Fritch551 N King RdWest Hollywood, CA 90048

May Catering Scott May3452 E Foothill Blvd, #340Pasadena, CA 91107(626) 319-7552www.May-Catering.com

Meruelo MediaOtto Padron2600 W Olive Ave, Ste 800Burbank, CA 91505(818) 238-6602www.power106.com

MMD, INC.Steve Ashbel1515 N Cahuenga Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90028(877) 420-5874www.hollywoodmmd.com

OHM NightclubDavid Bradley6801 Hollywood Blvd, # 433Hollywood, CA 90028(323) 337-1315www.ohmnightclubla.com

Shine On Hollywood Magazine John Scholz11453 Dona Teresa Dr Studio City CA 91604(323) 656-2202www.shineonhollywoodmagazine.com

Sightseeing PassSarah Saleh3146 Oak Rd Apt 403Walnut Creek, CA 94597www.sightseeingpass.com

SMB Space Linda Kroff4565 Santa Monica BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90029www.smbspacela.com

South Valley Insurance Services, LLCPeter Guenther6770 Milner RdLos Angeles, CA 90068(833) 784-7552www.svisllc.com

Worksite Wellness LALuis Pardo5955 S Western Ave Los Angeles, CA 90047(323) 758-9480www.worksitewellnessla.org

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INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY ASSOCIATIONDocumentary storytelling expands our understanding ofshared human experience, fostering an informed, compas-sionate, and connected world. The InternationalDocumentary Association (IDA) is dedicated to buildingand serving the needs of a thriving documentary culture.Through its programs, the IDA provides resources, createscommunity, and defends rights and freedoms for documen-

tary artists, activists, andjournalists. In its variousprogram areas, the IDAfunds filmmakers throughgrants and fiscal sponsor-ship; educates filmmakersthrough events, classes, and

the biennial Getting Real conference; protects andadvances the legal rights of filmmakers through advocacy;and brings the world’s best documentary filmmaking toenthusiastic audiences through events like the IDADocumentary Awards, the free IDA DocumentaryScreening Series, and DocuDay.Jina Chung, Director of Development3470 Wilshire Blvd., Ste 980, Los Angeles, Ca 90010Call (213)232-1660 x211 | [email protected]

KIDS WORLD SCHOOLKids World School, established in 1996, isa non-profit, Transitional Kindergartenthrough 12th grade private school. Theinstitution provides a well-rounded educa-tion and has the ability to repair previouseducation problems. The purpose contin-ues to be to have a school which allows a child to thrive. Theend product is a vibrant, expanding school, fulfilling its mis-sion to produce competent, dynamic students ready to suc-ceed in their endeavors. Such students are assets to societyand become leaders in their fields, using their education andtalents to create a better future.Suesan Walker, V.P. Administration2132 Hyperion Ave, Los Angeles, Ca 90027Call (323)663-4703 | [email protected]

GEORGE SMITH PARTNERSFounded in Los Angeles, in 1992,George Smith Partners, Inc. (GSP)is a leading, national provider ofcapital market services to the commercial real estate indus-try. The diverse and innovative structuring expertise, vastlender knowledge and relationships, and everyday marketexperience, enable GSP to customize financing for proper-ty ranging from $3-million to $350-million, includingdebt, equity and mezzanine financing. At the boutiquefirm, the culture of uncompromising diligence, ethics, andunparalleled expertise in every transaction is paramount.Year-end 2017, GSP placed over $2-billion of debt, pre-ferred equity/mezzanine sub-debt and joint venture equitythrough 186 transactions. The firm’s total financings haveexceeded $52-billion since the formation of GSP in 1979.Dana Light, VP Marketing/Research10250 Constellation Blvd., #2700, Los Angeles, Ca 90067Call (310)867-2932 | [email protected]

HOLLYWOOD CHICK-FIL-AThe Chick-fil-A Hollywood is afranchised restaurant proudly serving the Hollywood com-munity for almost seven years. The restaurant offers a deli-cious menu with savory Chicken as their specialty and guestslove their Chicken sandwiches! They serve Chicken strips,nuggets, subs, wraps, salads, desserts, and an array of break-fast options. The restaurant provides catering customizable tocustomers’ needs. Chick-fil-A Hollywood creates raving fansby ensuring guests feel cared for and by going above andbeyond expectations. The restaurant supports their local com-munity by employing students and donating to importantcauses. The Chick-fil-A Hollywood’s core purpose is to be alight in Hollywood! Whether you are enjoying a quick mealor catering a large event, it is their pleasure to serve you! Jeremiah Cillpam, Owner/Operator6750 W. Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, Ca 90028 Call (323)464-2455 | [email protected] Email: [email protected]/Locations/CA/Hollywood-Drive-Thru-Only

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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredit-

ed college or university. The requireddegree must be completed by the timeof filing an application.

• At least Five (5) years of successfulexperience in an executive leadershipposition in chamber of commerce, pub-lic administration, government, busi-ness, non-profit, or trade association.

• A sensitivity to and understanding ofthe diverse business, socio-economic,cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of anurban community.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:• A Master’s degree in business, public

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• Completed Western Association ofChamber Executives “Academy” orthe US Chamber “Institute” Program.

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• Communication - An effective andpositive communicator who will estab-lish a visible presence in theHollywood community and beyond.

• Membership - Understanding of thechallenges and issues members faceand demonstrate a firm commitment tomember access, equity and success.

• Financial Acumen - A fiscally compe-tent leader who will ensure fiscal stabil-ity, secure sufficient resources to fundoperations and provide adequate con-trols to prevent fiscal mismanagement.

• Fundraising - An entrepreneurial andeffective fundraiser with demonstratedcapacity to raise revenue and developnew resources to support the Chamber’smembership, programs and facilities.

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ALL APPLICANTS MUST SUBMITTHE FOLLOWING ITEMS:a. A completed Hollywood Chamber of

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b. A current resume of professional expe-rience, educational background andother pertinent information.

c. A list of five references, with contactinformation, that reflect the stature of thisposition (e.g., business/community lead-ers, elected officials, former supervisors).

d. A compelling letter of interest address-ing the applicant’s skills and experi-ences necessary to successfully meeteach of the challenges and issues iden-tified below.

e. A recent writing sample.

All items (a-e) must be submitted online.The preferred receipt for all materials isMay 31, 2018

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The Hollywood Chamber of Commercewelcomed ten new member businessesat its March Business After Hoursgenerously hosted by HollywoodImprov. Members networked overcocktails in the historic HollywoodImprov and tickled their funny bonethanks to the amazing comedians of“Tonight at the Improv.” Chair JeffZarrinnam and J.J. Connaughton,Director of Membership Serviceswelcomed these new memberbusinesses: Terra Joy Jones, ArgyleHouse/Related Companies; ArielGordon, ArtCubed Productions;Melissa Staroszik, Elite EntertainmentGlobal; Anna Sarti, Franca RebecciBrazilian Truffles; Jeremiah Cillpam,Hollywood Chick-fil-A; Steve Ashbel,MMD, Inc.; Heath Ryan, Pace Pictures;Sarah Saleh, Sightseeing Pass; AmandaPyle, SoulCycle.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce welcomed six businesses as new membersat its April Business After Hours generously hosted by The Fonda Theatre. Guestsnetworked and enjoyed hors d’oeuvres courtesy of Wood & Vine while experiencingviews of Hollywood’s skyline. Music was provided by Luis Otero of Resilience DJs.Chair Donelle Dadigan and J.J. Connaughton, Director of Membership Serviceswelcomed these new members: Jordan Von Haslow, Entertainment Aid Alliance;Geovanny Galarza, Hollywood Latino Media & Entertainment; Scott May, MayCatering; Rick Zuniga, Metropolitan Animal Specialty Hospital (MASH); LindaKroff, SMB Space; Peter Guenther, South Valley Insurance Services.

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