Photos are courtesy of
3 Cubed Studios, LLC
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L.A. City Attorney, Mike Feuer; new member Ehis Inekhomon / Elite Merchant Solutions; Chamber CEO, Diana Duenas; Chamber CFO, Rickey Gelb / Gelb Group, a Family of Companies at our June 21st
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| L.A. City Attorney Mike Feuer |
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| Deputy City Attorney Raffy Astvasadoorian |
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| Gloria Pollack/ Gelb Group, a Family of Companies |
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Welcome to our
June New Members
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Naheed Carter
Foundations Recovery Network
17167 Ventura Blvd.
Encino, CA 91316
(310) 948-2772
www.FoundationsRecoveryNetwo
rk.com/outpatient-treatment/foundations-los-angeles/
Martha Patterson
Geisler Patterson Law
21550 Oxnard St., Third Floor
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Thank you to our renewing members:
Member since 1987
Member since 1989
CEO Computers, Inc.
Jamshid Javidi
818-501-2281
Member since 1995
Cancer Control Society
Lorraine Rosenthal
323-663-7801
First Prebyterian Church & Children's Center
Reverand Dae Jung
818-788-1147
Members since 2000
Best Western Plus Carriage Inn
Eric Yahyayan
877-787-2300
Members since 2002
Bearsworth Promotions
Michael S. Turner
818-772-6826
Member since 2003
Belmont Village
Jose Speede
(818)788-8870
Greenspan & Associates, Inc.
James Greenspan
818-708-0600
Member since 2006
Universal City Nissan
Michael Sage
818-769-8100
Member since 2009
Snow Orthodontics
Liane M. Roth
818-783-4870
Member si
nce 2010
Columbia College Hollywood
Ted O'Karma
818-345-8414
www.columbiacollege.edu
Members since 2011
Chop Stop
Mark Kulkis
818-990-2400
D.A. Davidson
Joe Steinberg
818-783-1200
Minuteman Press
Norm Kurnick
818-762-7501
Mrs. Beasley's & Miss Grace Lemon Cakes
Sarah Stewart
818-981-1560
www.mrsbeasleys.com
Member since 2013
The Gardens at Park Balboa
Dana Anderson
818-787-0462
Members since 2015
Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Encino Outpatient Center
Karen Abramian
(818)788-3061
Signature Smiles of L.a.
Sheila Mahouti
818-600-1884
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Monday, July 4th
Independence Day
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Thursday, July 14th
3:00 - 4:00pm
Foundations Recovery Network Ribbon Cutting
17167 Ventura Blvd.,
Encino
Thursday, July 14th
Membership 101
Tuesday, July 19th
Business & Professional Development Lunch
Saturday, July 23rd
Happy Days of Summer Bowling Tournament
Thursday, July 28th
Monthly Marketing Morning
Friday, July 29th
NetPlus Breakfast
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Testimonials from our last
lunch and breakfast
To:
- 3 Cubed Studios, LLC
- AutoAid Auto Repair & Collision Care Center
- Bel-Air Exteriors
- CEO Computers
- Du-par's
- Encino Smile Design
- Galpin Motors
- Joe Steinberg / D.A. Davidson & Co.
- Keven Steinberg / Thompson Coe & O'Meara, LLP
- Lou Woolf / Rodeo Realty
- Melaleuca
- Minuteman Press
- Monterey at Encino
- Paul Davis & Alberta Bellisario Insurance Services
- Premium Sign Solutions
- SolarCity
- Stephen Y. Yu, D.D.S.
- Thompson Coe & O'Meara, LLP
- Time Warner Cable Business Class
- U-Frame-It
- Valley Presbyterian Hospital
- West-Val Pharmacy
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Get Involved,
Join a Committee
Health & Wellness Committee
July 7
12:00-1:00pm Chamber
Breakfast Committee
June 10
8:00-9:00am McDonald's at White Oak
17641 Ventura Blvd.
Membership Committee
July 14
5:00-6:30pm Chamber
Valley Discount Card
July 15
12:00-1:00pm
Chamber Office
(3rd Friday of the month)
12:00 - 1:00pm Chamber Office
Taste Committee
July 27
12:00-1:00pm Chamber
Government Affairs Committee
July 27
4:00 - 5:00pm
Chamber Office
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Want to stay cool?
Want to have fun?
Do you have your booth yet?
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A Message from our President,
Keven Steinberg
Thompson, Coe & O'Meara, LLP
Summer is upon us and for those of you who actually read the monthly President's Message, I thought it may be a good change of pace to share what is and has been going on "behind the scenes".
In this regard, we are in the midst of re-structuring our Board of Directors in light of vacancies and in order to bolster the avenue for other members to become future Board Members and Officers. In this regard, we have appointed and voted on placing Michael Turner of Bearsworth Promotions back to our Board. We are pleased to have him back and ask that you congratulate him the next time you see him at one of our events. We are also in the midst of amending our Bylaws to address outdated subject matter and to make these Bylaws more gender friendly. If you would like to become a future Board Member or Officer, or simply would like to come to a Board Meeting to see what it is like, we invite you with open arms.
As you know members and strong leadership is the life blood of our Chamber. While we are always trying to get new members to join our Chamber, it is equally important for us to find and groom new leaders. With new leaders, also comes growth through new visions, ideas and concepts, all of which help invigorate our Chamber year-to-year. If you are that type of person or know of someone who is, please let us know. As a longtime Board Member and Officer, I can tell you first hand that this experience is extremely worthwhile from a number of perspectives. I highly recommend it.
Each year we struggle to some extent in getting new members beyond the normal annual amount. While our overall membership remains high, it can grow even more. But we need all of your help and assistance in spreading the word and sharing your experiences with others. Each new member provides another marketing opportunity for each chamber member and even yourself. So not only are you helping the Chamber, you are helping other members as well as yourself. Challenge yourself and others to help our Chamber grow by recruiting new members.
Enjoy your summer and I look forward to hearing of your efforts in helping me and our Board grow the Chamber both internally and externally.
Keven Steinberg
2016 President
Thompson Coe & O'Meara LLP
Attorneys At Law
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A message from our C.E.O.,
Diana Duenas
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I love Pinterest and Google. I'm always looking
for inspiring leadership quotes. Currently, I'm working on a marketing campaign for the Chamber and stumbled upon this quote. I
thought ties in nicely with our "Quality works better than quantity" (we're still finalizing the line but, you get the direction we're going in).
One thing I've learned over the years, I can tell you why the Encino Chamber is better than any
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other chamber but, it's always better if you hear it from our members. That's the thought behind the Membership Committee's push to get testimonials from our members. Hopefully, you've noticed them on our website. Feel free to send me yours and your photo. We'll get it up there too.
Along those lines, please give us a 5 star review and make a comment on our Facebook page (comments are what puts you higher on the list) or write a review on Yelp! Your positive experience with us will help us grow the Encino Chamber on the "Quality of our membership, not the quantity."
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Our June 21st B & P lunch sponsored by Rennie Gabriel - The Financial Coach
Photo credit: 3 Cubed Studios, LLC |
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Business & Professional Development Lunch,
July 19th
Guest Speaker:
L.A. City Controller,
Ron Galperin
Sponsor: Law Office of Mark Levinson
Los Angeles City Controller Ron Galperin will be the guest speaker of the Encino Chamber lunch on July 19th. On the day that most Americans submit their tax documents, Los Angele's tax dollars sentinel will be speaking to chamber members on the steps his office has taken to improve disclosures, communicate audit reports, and eliminate wasteful spending.
Since taking office in July of 2013, Controller Ron Galperin has taken steps to open up the city's books. Controller Galperin has implemented policies utilizing technology to give Los Angeles residents access to how city tax dollars are spent. From employee salaries, to department expenditures, and to special projects.
Our Business and Professional Development Lunch will be held at the Monterey at Encino at 16821 Burbank Blvd. in Encino.
We begin networking at 11:30 a.m., and the lunch ends at 1:00 p.m. The cost is
$25 for members with reservations and $35 for non-members and walk-ups. Call
the Chamber office to make your reservations at (818) 789-4711.
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Did you know that for only $150 per year, you can advertise
in the "hot sheet" with your business card ad? Please contact the
chamber office for details.
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City of Los Angeles Minimum Wage Increase
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You can download the poster by clicking on the thumbnail.
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You can download the poster by clicking on the thumbnail
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As an organization that represents businesses in the Los Angeles area, you play a critical role in equipping businesses to succeed. The City of Los Angeles would like to introduce you to some important changes to minimum wage requirements that will take effect on July 1, 2016 for businesses operating in Los Angeles. The City of Los Angeles will require a minimum wage of $10.50 for businesses and employees that meet the eligibility criteria.
Please click here for FAQs
Thank you,
Office of Wage Standards
Bureau of Contract Administration
Department of Public Works
1-844-WAGESLA (924-3752)
Congratulations to the recipients of
United Chambers Small Business Awards
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Pictured in top row, third from left, Chamber President Keven Steinberg / Thompson Coe & O'Meara, LLP
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Calling all Enc
ino Chamber members!
We want to promote YOU!
The Encino Chamber would like to connect our members to your business by posting a link to your blog on our website Blog page.
All we need from you is your logo, a brief description of your business and a link to your blog page. Please send to
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HEALTH & WELLNESS COMMITTEE CORNER
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Where There is Smoke, There is Fire:
Protect the Seniors in Your Life
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By Sandy Rosenholz, Senior Resources, Inc.
Fires can be devastating destroying treasured items, necessities and often lives. Escaping a fire is difficult enough when you are able bodied, but imagine being bed-ridden, having a hearing loss or other medical issues. More than 1200 Americans 65 and over die annually from a fire-related event, and more than 25% of all fire deaths and one-third of all residential fire death occur in this age group. The number of fire deaths increases as we age. Seniors 65 and older have nearly twice the national average for fire deaths. That number jumps to three times the national average for those age 75 and older and four times the national average for individuals 85+.
. Here are some more sobering statistics:
- One fifth of individuals greater than 65 years of age that die in fires are bedridden or challenged by some other physical disability.
- Two-thirds of older persons that died in fires were in the rooms where the fire originated.
- While the leading cause of death in fire-related deaths for seniors is careless smoking, the leading cause of injuries is cooking related. Seniors also sustain injuries from scalds or burns due to space heater, fireplace, and wood stove malfunctions, as well as faulty wiring and overloaded outlets.
Be Prepared
As the Boy Scouts say: Always be prepared. You can prevent fire-related accidents with
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While in the kitchen:
- Never leave food unattended on the stove.
- Use potholders, not towels,to handle hot pans and dishes.
- Wear short or close-fitting sleeves and an apron to avoid catching clothes on fire.
- Keep a pot lid close by to smother any pan fires.
- Clean the stove and toaster regularly to avoid grease and crumb buildup.
Please click here for the article.
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V
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VIDER SPOTLIGHT:
ONEgeneration
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Founded in 1978, ONEgeneration began as a modest and focused storefront senior center initiated, operated, and directed by visionary volunteers. As demographics changed and senior life-spans increased, ONEgeneration expanded and evolved to meet the continuum of our seniors' needs at dynamic senior enrichment centers, day health care center, and in their own homes.
A dramatic shift in our mission took place in 1994, when we added a child care program. This highlighted our commitment to intergenerational (adult daycare and childcare in a shared setting) services and programs that intertwine human needs for both giving and receiving in meaningful, daily contact. This philosophy has become our guiding value, as well as what is unique and most highly celebrated at ONEgeneration.
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Keep your Child Safe During These Hot Summer Months
Prepared by the Office of Transportation Safety
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Californians have already experienced sizzling temperatures and the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) is once again warning parents and caregivers that leaving children unattended in a parked car, even for short periods of time, can
lead to serious injury or death from hyperthermia, or heatstroke.
In an effort to keep hyperthermia and heatstroke at bay this summer, OTS is offering these safety tips parents and caregivers:
- Look before you lock. Make it a habit to look in the backseat before rushing off to your destination. Either put something of the child's on the seat next to you or put something you will need next to the child as a visual reminder that your child is with you. If someone else is driving your child, or your daily routine has been changed, call or check to make sure your child has arrived safely.
- Never leave a child alone in a car. Understand the potential consequences of leaving your child unattended in a hot car, such as severe injury or death to the child, or being arrested. Be mindful that even if it is not that hot outside, it is almost always 20 degrees warmer, and potentially much more, inside the car.
- Take action if you notice a child unattended in a car. Don't wait for more than a few minutes for the driver to return. Remember, temperatures can rise fast inside a vehicle. The warning signs of heatstroke include: red, hot, and moist or dry skin; no sweating; a strong rapid pulse or a slow weak pulse; nausea; confusion; or acting strangely. If a child exhibits any of these signs after being in a hot vehicle, call 911 immediately. If water is available within reach, quickly spray the child with cool water or with a garden hose - NEVER an ice bath. Always stay with the child until help arrives.
It doesn't take much to lose a child to heatstroke. Children's bodies in particular overheat easily, and infants and children under four years old are at the greatest risk for heat-related illness. A car's internal temperature can quickly rise above 100 degrees Fahrenheit, even on days as cool as 60 degrees, and can rapidly reach fatal temperatures, increasing as much as 20 degrees in as little as 10 minutes, and up to 45 degrees in an hour.
Heatstroke tragedies are 100 percent preventable. The California Office of Traffic Safety wants everyone to have a fun and, most importantly, safe summer. To learn more about summer safety or OTS efforts, visit www.ots.ca.gov/. Keep up to date by following OTS on Twitter at @OTS_Ca or by liking the Facebook page, www.facebook.com/CaliforniaOTS.
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