Newsletter
June 2021 Highlights
The mission of The Valley Economic Alliance is to engage and unite Valley stakeholders to raise standards of living and economic vitality across the San Fernando Valley.
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- Breaking News
- Employment
- Making Your Impact
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- Investor Spotlight
- Calendar of Events
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Connect to the resources and network that are available to help San Fernando Valley businesses to grow.
We will conduct a one-on-one intake assessment to address the areas that are impacting your business.
(818) 379-7000 x105 to discuss your needs.
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The LA ADU Accelerator Program pairs older adults with homeowners willing to provide a stable home by offering their accessory dwelling units (ADUs) as rentals.
An accessory dwelling unit (ADU)—also known as a granny flat or backyard home—is a secondary residential unit on a property with a proposed or existing home.
To apply now to the LA ADU Accelerator Program, visit adu.lacity.org. Applications submitted before June 27 will receive priority review.
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California has reopened.
LA County has issued an updated Health Officer Order with guidelines to place certain safety requirements in some settings that are consistent with federal and state rules.
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TWC Community Capital in partnership with the Drachkovitch Foundation will be launched the Valley Rising Small Business Recovery Fund. Applications will be accepted through June 23rd at 11:59 p.m.
The grant will be awarded in the amount of $10,000 to ten randomly selected small businesses in the cities of Studio City, Sherman Oaks, Van Nuys, Encino, North Hollywood, Toluca Lake, and Burbank. Winners will be notified on June 28th.
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Youth@Work is a subsidized work program administered by LA County that provides youth ages 14-24 with paid work experience.
LA County is continuously seeking partnerships for this program with qualified businesses that are committed to investing in the community while helping to develop the next generation’s workforce within your industry.
If you are a business within LA County that is interested in becoming a Youth Worksite for the Youth@Work Program click here for the
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The Manufacturing Academy at
Los Angeles Valley College begins on
July 15, 2021
Academy Highlights
- Conventional and CNC Lathe and Mill Operations
- Blueprint Reading and Inspection Procedures
- Shop Safety and Shop/Technical Math
- Personal Development Skills
- Guest Speakers from Industry and Tour
For more information and to RSVP please contact: Roberto Gutierrez: 818-262-8035 or gutierrf@lavc.edu
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The Valley Works Job Board is available for job seekers to connect with various industry employers. This free on-line job board provides the following:
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Employer Cards – Click on any of the Employer Cards to go to the Employer Pages to view jobs available.
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Supplemental Employers Pavilion – In this section, you can access the “Jobs” pages of our partners.
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Video Library – View expert videos on writing your resume and cover letter, interviewing well, and optimizing your LinkedIn profile among other topics.
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Meet our Valley of the Stars Gala 2022 Co-chairs
The Valley of the Stars Gala honors exemplary individuals and organizations which have been instrumental in advancing economic strength and improving the quality of life in our communities, bringing national recognition to the San Fernando Valley region.
The Gala committee members are esteemed leaders in the San Fernando Valley region who are recognized for their genuine appreciation of our local community.
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Cleveland Brown
CEO & Co-Founder of Payscout
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Tim Gaspar
CEO and Founder
Gaspar Insurance Services, Inc.
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Ashley Itliong
Marketing Director
Westfield Topanga
& The Village
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Does your nonprofit collect, use, or transfer personal information about individuals, including donors, clients, or staff? Does it process donations or event registrations on its website? If so, it is time to take steps to address data privacy requirements and mitigate your cybersecurity risks.
Attorneys Bethany G. Lukitsch and Justin T. Yedor, from McGuireWoods present guidance for nonprofits on how to comply with cybersecurity and data privacy laws, implement policies governing personal information, and protect themselves against and respond to data breaches.
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This webinar is part of Boston Private’s Community Investment Seminar (CIS) series designed to provide pertinent and valuable information to help our nonprofit partners build capacity within their organizations.
These free seminars are offered throughout the year on a variety of high-impact and hope you can join them at their next one.
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To encourage local giving for causes in The Valley, we are conducting the Give Where You Live campaign.
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Volunteer Opportunities
We are seeking some energetic, creative, and reliable volunteers to assist us in advancing our mission to help businesses endure through the COVID-19 crisis and stimulate Valley-wide recovery and prosperity.
Volunteer positions are available in graphic design, website design, social media management, and event management. If you're interested in volunteering, please complete our Volunteer Form to get started.
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Audrey Simons, CEO
San Fernando Community
Health Center
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As CEO of the San Fernando Community Health Center (SFCHC) since 2013, Audrey Simons has spearheaded the organization’s transition from a community hospital to a state-of-the-art Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides a full complement of medical, dental, behavioral health and education services for the entire community, with an emphasis on the most vulnerable and chronically underserved. |
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Under Simons’ leadership, the SFCHC has experienced unprecedented growth – with a 284% growth factor from 2016-2019 – as it continues to remain true to its nearly century-long legacy as a treasured health resource by enhancing community access to high-quality primary care services. Major projects completed in the last several years include building out the SFCHC Primary Care Center, expanding the Dental Clinic and opening a satellite clinic in Mission Hills.
Prior to joining the SFCHC, Simons served as Administrator of Community Benefits/Grants for the San Fernando Campus of Mission Community Hospital for 10 years. In that position, she was responsible for all community benefits programs and oversight of capital projects, plus wrote and administered grants.
Simons is actively involved in several community/civic organizations, including serving on the Board of Directors for the Valley Cares Community Consortium. She holds a Master of Science degree in Health Administration and a Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene.
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The Valley Economic Alliance paid special tribute to their Investors on June 10, 2021, with an event that was our way of saying Thank You for all of the support and generosity that they have shown The Alliance.
Some of our investors have been with us for a short time, some for many years, and even from the very beginning of the organization’s establishment. Members of our Board leadership team attended along with some of our officers.
First Vice-Chair of our Board of Directors Kim Guard emceed that event with a wave of excitement, engaging our attendees in an uplifting affair.
Highlights of the event included recognizing our Benefactor Investor who has supported The Alliance for over 27 years, Southern California Gas Company, Champion Investors were recognized along with testimonials from two of our business assistance clients, Maya Camera Entwistle, owner of Bubles Champagne Gifts & Events and Angelo Varsobia, CEO of Premier Property Preservation. Maya enrolled in our women’s entrepreneur program which resulted in her starting her own company. The Alliance assisted Angelo to help him staff up for and finance a large contract he recently won from LAUSD.
Wrapping up the event was an uplifting performance of “This Is Me” sung by Annie Nepomuceno the President of the Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Los Angeles.
The Alliance looks forward to continuing to prosper our region in a way that is strategic, equitable, and sustainable with all our Investors.
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Invest in The Alliance
Make your impact by funding our job retention and attraction programs while receiving valuable recognition and benefits. Contact Jacqui Matsumoto at jmatsumoto@economicalliance.org or click below for more information.
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The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce Small Business Summit
Thursday, June 24, 2021
8:30am – 1:00pm
Small Business Summit provides the resources, tools, and techniques to help our region's business recover, scale, and thrive in the new economy.
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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
12:00pm - 2:00pm
In an effort to sustain and grow economic mobility across the entrepreneurial ecosystem, the City of Burbank has partnered with Untapped Ventures to launch an accelerator program aimed at supporting early stage founders building Future of Work startups.
Over the last 4 months, 11 teams of passionate founders have validated tough Future of Work problems and built innovative solutions aimed at changing the way the world works.
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Innovators, investors, or simply supporters of the startup ecosystem, are welcome to see what Cohor1 has been building.
Listen to select startup pitches, meet the founders, network/ engage with each other, learn about opportunities in Burbank and trends across the Future of Work ecosystem.
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The Los Angeles County Business Builder B2B Matchmaking & Networking Event
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
10:00am – 11:30am
Focused on professional services and commodities, this event offers small businesses an opportunity to be matched with large companies and public agencies for one-on-one 15-minute appointments.
There will also be a dedicated virtual Exhibitor space as well as workshops offered every 30 minutes highlighting local programs and services available to small businesses.
The LA County Business Builder is sponsored by JPMorgan Chase.
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The Economic Development Committee Meeting will feature a presentation about Westfield's Promenade 2035 mixed-use development and Westfield Topanga & The Village development.
Thursday, July 1, 2021
11:00am –12:00pm
Speaker:
Kimberly Brewer
Senior Vice President - Development
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Registration is free but required.
Please register by June 30th to
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Next Level Growth Webinars
Environmentally Sustainable Strategies for Profitable Growth
Thursday, July 29, 2021
10:00am –11:00am
Keynote Speaker:
Matt Petersen
CEO & President of
LA Cleantech Incubator (LACI)
Addressing climate change is at the forefront of government policy today.
- Learn why environmentally sustainable business practices matter.
- Create a plan to reduce energy, water, and transportation costs while "greening" your business.
- Get help obtaining rebates and applying for programs to help you operate more profitably and support the environment.
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The United Chambers of Commerce is proud to announce the
7th Annual Inspirational Women of the San Fernando Valley Awards to be held on
September 30, 2021. (Venue TBD)
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The event will recognize women who have inspired, achieved, and made the San Fernando Valley a better place.
Honorees will be selected from a wide array of industries, including, but not limited to, business, social services, health care, and medicine, education, community advocacy, arts, government, and non-profit, among others.
The honorees will be selected by a group of distinct individuals. The selection committee will be looking for women who have made a profound impact in the San Fernando Valley.
All nominations must be submitted no later than July 30, 2021.
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