Business Connections Magazine

August 2010Volume 65

No. 9

B U S I N E S S

W O O D L A N D H I L L S - TA R Z A N A C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C EConnections

19 9 2Rotary Club of Woodland HillsSurinder Singhttp://www.whrotary.com

19 9 4Barger Harley DavidsonLoretta Barger Hansonhttp://www.bargerharley-davidson.com

19 9 6Total Woman Gym & Atmosphere Day SpaGina Licalihttp://www.totalwomanspa.com

19 9 7Abacus DiagnosticsPamela Bagheriahttp://www.abacusdiagnostics.com

2 0 0 0A Rental ConnectionLes Sumpterhttp://www.arentalconnection.com

2 0 01Joyce J. Pearson Law CorporationJoyce Pearsonhttp://www.pearsonlawcorp.com continued pg 8.

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New Members Breakfast OrientationThe Woodland Hills~TarzanaChamber of Commerce offersan Orientation BreakfastQuarterly. These breakfastsare hosted by MemberBanquet Facilities. The orien-tation is a presentation loaded

with benefit instructions. Subject covered range from how to get the best returnon investment for those looking to increase their business to what achievementsthis chamber is making to strengthen our community. Many members donate tothe chamber without the concern of “getting more customers.” They are makingnew friends, creating a sales force, and assisting the Chamber in accomplishingtheir mission. The Woodland Hills~Tarzana Chamber would like to thank the New Member Breakfast Orientation sponsors.

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M E M B E R S P O T L I G H T

Keith McPhersonFounder and Chief OperatingOfficer

Digital Visual Media, Inc.A Full Service DigitalSignage SolutionQ We’ve heard you say itmany times, but can youplease define DigitalSignage & CATCH TV?

A Digital Signage (CATCH TV) is a proprietarynetwork of digital displays, strategicallyplaced throughout the community used to“Captivate Attention Through ContentHosting” (CATCH). Q Why did you join The Chamber?A Our main goal here at DVM is “ConnectingCommunity Businesses to CommunityConsumers” and we felt that the best way tocommunity businesses was The CommunityChamber.Q How has The Chamber worked for you?A We have been well embraced into TheChamber and I would say that the chamberhas been the sole reason for our deploymentsuccess. Everything from our accountant toour initial 3 CATCH TV host has all come fromthe chamber.Keith McPherson, Chief Operating OfficerDigital Visual Media, [email protected]: (818) 688-2266 – C: (818) 645-4402

By Diana Williams, Executive Director

Spending 10 daysin Putnam Countyin rural Illinoisbrought an acuteawareness of theurgency ofcommunity. Smalltowns can only

thrive with this sense of communityand what that means. How is it thatthe streets are clean; the businessdistrict is well-cared for, the homesare pristine, the lawns are manicuredand well-attended? Everywhere youlook, there is pride of ownership andcommunity driven projects that keepthe parks, streets and sidewalks clean.Public Safety and Quality of Life isnot driven by public funds but bycommunity. A united combination ofefforts to keep the parks mowed andthe baseball diamond clear, thedugouts painted. The sidewalks areweed free and gum free. No Graffiti!

How can a small number of peopleachieve this? Will these communitieslose focus as they grow or will theyhave more resources to becomestronger. Community is all we needas long as we unite.

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Chamber ReportMailing Address:P.O. Box 1,Woodland Hills,CA 91365

20121 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 204Woodland Hills, CA 91364(818) 347-4737 • Fax (818) 347-3321

2 0 1 0 B O A R D O F D I R E C T O R S

COLLEEN LANGFORDHoliday Inn Woodland HillsChairman of the Board, Chair Beautification

DEBORAH SABLE, CoreFitPast Chair 2008, 2009 Chair Education, Co-Chair Programs

DAVID ASPLUNDProvidence Tarzana Medical CenterExecutive Vice Chair

STEVE H. HORNSTEIN,CPA, LL.M.,CFP™, Hornstein Law OfficesChief Financial Officer

DIANE DEATS, Deats DesignCorporate Secretary, Chair Marketing/P.R.

TRACY MYALLPremier America Credit UnionVice Chair Operations

ANN CARLTON BOSE, Skyline FinancialVice Chair Community Affairs

MITCHELL DEARMANWestfield Topanga and PromenadeVice Chair Programs

FRANÇOIS KHOURY Woodland Hills HiltonVice Chair Special Events

CLAY ANDREWS, Warner Center MarriottVice Chair Special Events

CYNTHIA ELKINSElkins Employment LawChamber Council

PAUL LAWLER Paul Lawler Risk Management

CATHERINE da GAMA GRI, E-PRO, WCR Rodeo Realty

MAX HAGHIGHI, RHUSyndicated Insurance Agency

TIMOTHY COLLINSWorld Financial Group

BARRY S. COHNRGEB Employee Benefits

ROSE GOLDWATERWestern Commercial BankHistorian, Past President 1978

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DIANA WILLIAMS, Executive Director

JEN SVEJDA Director, Business Development

FELICIA PAUST, Executive Assistant

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Our 4th Annual Fine Wine & Food Festival will be ourmonthly mixer on Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010.This is a sparkling event which we all look forward toeach year. The Auto Gallery -Porsche/Audi will be thehost of our elegant showroom location. Chamberrestaurants are hosting food samplings. CorporateSponsors will be pouring fine wines to pair with ourdelicious food tastings. Our committee is dynamicand dedicated, and I see no limits with this group togrow this Wine Festival to a premier event not only forthe Chamber, but also for the San Fernando Valley.

Save the date:

Wed. Sept. 22

Woodland Hills~Tarzana Chamber of Commerce 4th Annual

FINE WINE FOOD FESTIVAL

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Business Networking Mixer Wednesday, July 28th5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Yankee Doodles West HillsAddress: 6501 Fallbrook Ave. RSVP REQUIRED by noon on Tuesday. Members $0, One Time Trial Guest Price $10

Business Networking BreakfastWednesday, August 4th7:00 am to 9:00 amSponsor: Promotionally Minded Specialties, Hank YuloffWoodland Hills Country ClubAddress: 21150 Dumetz RoadRSVP REQUIRED by noon on Tuesday. Walk-Ins Welcome add $5 No Jeans please at Breakfast VenueMembers $20, One Time Trial Guest Price $20 There will be assigned seating.

Business Networking LuncheonWednesday, August 18th11:30 am – 1:15 pm Holiday Inn Woodland Hills, Warner Center Address: 21101 Ventura Blvd. RSVP REQUIRED by noon on Tuesday. Walk-Ins add $5 Members $25One Time Trial Guest Price $25

Business Networking Mixer Wednesday, August 25th5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Notice Time ChangeWhole Foods Tarzana Address: 18700 Ventura Blvd. RSVP REQUIRED by noon on Tuesday. Members $0, One Time Trial Guest Price $10

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Business Networking BreakfastWednesday, September 1st7:00 am to 9:00 amSponsor: Syndicated Insurance Agency, LLCLeslie Kaz and Max HaghighiWoodland Hills Country ClubAddress: 21150 Dumetz RoadRSVP REQUIRED by noon on Tuesday. Walk-Ins Welcome add $5 No Jeans please at Breakfast VenueMembers $20, One Time Trial Guest Price $20. There will be assigned seating.

Business Networking LuncheonWednesday, September 15th11:30 am – 1:15 pm Sponsor: To Be AnnouncedWarner Center MarriottAddress: 20158 Oxnard St. RSVP REQUIRED by noon on Tuesday. Walk-Ins add $5 Members $25One Time Trial Guest Price $25

Fine Wine WednesdaySeptember 22nd5:30 pm to 7:30 pmThe Auto GalleryAddress: 21301 ventura Blvd.RSVP REQUIRED by noon on Tuesday. Walk-Ins Welcome add $5 No Jeans please.$35 prepaid $40 at door

A guest or One Time Trial Guest is defined as someone who isinterested in membership in our community. It is ourpleasure to welcome you to one of each event (1 breakfast, 1lunch and 1 mixer). This begins your trial membership. Yourinterest in membership is very important to us. You will berecognized and welcomed by our staff to one of each event.With respect to our valued members, we limit attendance toguests who are interested in membership. More info atwoodlandhillscc.net/calendar

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Choice Networking Opportunity for Chamber Members and the Public

Wed. Sept. 22,2010

5:30pm –7:30pm

The Auto Gallery21301 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills

FINE WINE FOOD FESTIVALWoodland Hills~Tarzana Chamber of Commerce 4th Annual

Sponsors: Act Now to Promote Your Business!

Sponsors will have the opportunity to pour wine, introducethemselves to the community, and also benefit from allFestival and Pre-Festival marketing!

The fundraiser auction is a great opportunity for companyrecognition and visibility! Your company name and logowill appear on the web from now until our event closedate. giftberry.org

Tickets are on sale now: The pricing is remarkable for thispremier event, which includes two tickets with sponsor-ship. Individual tickets $35 for members, $40 at the door.Available online at: woodlandhillscc.net.

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Bliss Media Communications Kristi Blicharski 4872 Topanga Canyon Blvd. Woodland Hills CA 91364 Phone: (818)436-0558 Fax: (877)883-8418http://www.blissmediala.com Email: [email protected] Full service PR and communica-tions firm. Offers consulting pack-ages for small businesses on pub-licity, promotions, image, market-ing, branding, and social media.Bliss Media can maximize promo-tional opportunities for an emerg-ing business, re-organize andrefresh branding for a current ven-ture, as well as create and maintainsocial media pages (Facebook,Twitter) for businesses and brands. ADT Security Services

Gary Huettinger 9131 Oakdale Ave., Ste 200 Chatsworth CA 91311 Phone: (818)497-4000 Fax: (818)428-6750 http://[email protected]

Homewood Suites by Hilton Fawn Weaver 28901 Canwood Street Agoura Hills CA 91301 Phone: (818)865-1000 http://[email protected]

Jeffrey Davidson Best Properties, Inc. 5850 Canoga Avenue #400 Woodland Hills CA 91364 Phone: (818)594-0068 Fax: (818)594-0068 http://[email protected] Best Properties specializes in man-agement of community associa-tions, commonly known as HOA’s.We have been in business for 20years in the greater Los Angelesarea and have a "hands on"approach that gives exceptionalservice even if the association is asmall one.We are small enough tocare, and big enough to get the jobdone.There is no substitute forexperience. We provide effectivecounsel. We work with a superior

group of vendors who performwith care and concern as we havebeen their customer for manyyears. We offer ideas and timelyplanning to improve the communi-ty with whom we are workingFinancial reports are issued month-ly and are comprehensive and easyto read. Our effort is to give youthe Best service for the Best price.Phone (818) 594-0068 http://www.bestprop.us/>

Shomrei Torah Synagogue -Sisterhood Monique Smallson 7353 Valley Circle Blvd. West Hills CA 91304 Phone: (818)346-0811 Fax: (818)346-3956 Email: [email protected]

Consulting Alliance, Inc. Yvonne Teruya 2848 Exposition Blvd. #3 Santa Monica CA 90404 Phone: (310)828-2064 Fax: (310)828-0429 http://[email protected]

Younique Consulting Trevina Jefferson 28310 Roadside Drive Suite 140Agoura Hills CA 913 Phone: (818)921-4405 Fax: (866)381-4673 http://[email protected] We are an educational consultingcompany that specializes in child-care, college advising, andhealth/safety. Our mission is tomeet the diverse needs of ourclients in California. This meanscreating solutions for unique chal-lenges, and not making a one sizefit all solution. Our philosophy is“Follow your dreams and the restwill fall in place. We will be thatone voice that says, ‘you can’ andwill help you achieve your goals.”

Karen Spadaccini Simply Italian 4902 Topanga Cyn Blvd. Woodland Hills CA 91364 Phone: (818)932-9299 http://www.simplyitalianmkt.com Email: [email protected]

Valley Promotional Products Edward Grisso 6250 Canoga Avenue, Suite 419Woodland Hills CA 91367 Phone: (818)301-5398 Fax: (818)301-5399 http://www.valleypromotionalprod-ucts.com Email: [email protected]

All American Cleaners Titi D. Flate 9420 Reseda Blvd. Ste 550 Northridge CA 91324 Phone: (818)795-3461 [email protected]

The Basler Group Grace Cordero / Ferdinand Lang 20929 Ventura Blvd., Ste 47508 Woodland Hills CA 91364 Phone: (818)854-5188 Fax: (818)337-0348 http://[email protected]

Raechel Taylor Retail Savvy 23039 Ventura Blvd., Ste AWoodland Hills CA 91364 Phone: (818)222-8722 Fax: (818)222-8720 http://[email protected]

Fit Bodies Anca Saccaro, NSCA-CPTWoodland Hills CA 913 Phone: (661)917-8016 http://www.fitbodiesonline.com [email protected] Are you struggling with yourweight or bored with your work-outs but can't afford a personaltrainer? FIT BODIES providesaffordable online-based personaltraining services: varied workoutsfor the gym or at home; flexiblediet plans; all customized for eachclient and updated monthly. Startyour FREE 2-Week Trial today!

Keith K Nichols Construction General Engineering BuildingKeith Nichols 16938 Enadia Way Lake Balboa CA 91406 Phone: (818)438-8307 Fax: (818)708-1866 [email protected]

Yankee Doodles (West Hills) 6501 Fallbrook Avenue West Hills CA 91307 Phone: (818)883-3030 Fax: (818)704-6633 http://[email protected]

Home Paradise, Inc. Larry Price 6600 Topanga Canyon Rd, Ste 72Canoga Park CA 91303 Phone: (818)713-8885 http://[email protected] Home Paradise provides a “One-Stop” shopping experience forhome owners and designers. Wepartner with the most reputablevendors in the industry to providehigh-end design and products. Werea licensed General Contractoremploying our own professionalinstallers and trades. Our distinc-tive kitchen, bath, office and closetdesigner packages will beautifyyour home at competitive pricing.Our “Design Team” will providedesign consultation.

Dr. Bruce Vafa D.D.S. -children & sedation dentistry Dr. Bruce Vafa 1601 Ventura Blvd. #329 Encino CA 91436 Phone (818)761-3230 Fax: (310)289-9030 http://www.smileangels.com [email protected] Dr. Bruce Vafa D.D.S. is a worldclass Dentist who provides thehighest quality of dental care. DrVafa specializes in children andsedation dentistry with an excep-tional eye for comprehensive cos-metic restorations including: ZoomWhitening, Invisaline, the mostbeautiful and realistic porcelainveneers, mercury free fillings,metal free restorations, non- surgi-cal periodontal therapy, digital x-rays, and a cavity detector test, thediagnodent. Presently Dr Vafa

Welcome New Members!We encourage you to make the most of your membership by becoming involved;

join a committee, attend meetings, participate in events, let us get to know you!

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Kaveh Kanani Around the Corner Dental HealthSpa 22030 Clarendon St., 102 Woodland Hills CA 91365 Phone: (818)999-4445 Fax: (818)999-4233 http://www.woodlandhillsden-talspa.comaroundthecornerdentalspa@yahoo.com

Feve’s Manicure Affair Feve Collins 21728 Ventura Blvd. Woodland Hills CA 91364 Phone: (818)999-3383 http://www.feves.net/ [email protected]

Dennis Levine Go-n-go-n-gawn 23907 Ventura Blvd. Calabasas CA 91203 Phone: (818)222-4915 http://[email protected] Dennis Levine with over 10 yearsexperience buying & selling oneBay has opened his doors to allwho have things to sell. Be it fromAntiques to Xylophones and every-thing in between, he can get the jobdone for you. Give him a call andsee what he can do for you!

Juice Plus Cheryl Riser 11 E Loop Dr Camarillo CA 93010 Phone: (805)388-9560 http://[email protected]

Build Rehabilitation Ind./BuildWorksource Center Leonel Fuentes 9207 Eton Ave Chatsworth CA 91311 Phone: (818)701-9800 http://[email protected]

Lost Canyons Golf Club Patrice Quishenberry 3301 Lost Canyons Drive Simi Valley CA 93063 Phone: (805)522-4653 http://[email protected]

Walton Facilities Management Mona Dutt 6860 Canby Ave., #204 Reseda CA 91335 Phone: (310)295-2067 Fax: (310)295-2037 http://[email protected] Walton Facilities Management is aLos Angeles based customer-cen-tric, integrated service providerfocused on offering custom out-sourcing solutions across five coredisciplines: janitorial, maintenance,security, landscape, & support. Weoffer a unique value proposition toour diverse clientele though ourability to offer a one-stop-shop forall of their support needs. We offersimple contract options, straightforward services, outstanding cus-tomer service, and strict quality /reporting procedures by a manage-ment team who have been creatingand managing FM solutions fromthe smallest of owner-occupieroffices to global behemoths includ-ing GlaxoSmithKline, BristolMyers Squibb, & Nestle for thepast 20 years.

Staples Jeanette Garcia 21500 Victory Blvd. Woodland Hills CA 91367 Phone: (818)999-0091 Fax: (818)999-0378 http://[email protected]

Sandra Reid Mass Mutual / Michael Financial 21600 Oxnard St., Ste 1750Woodland Hills CA 91367 Phone: (818)449-1680 Fax: (818)449-1695 [email protected] We help Women take control oftheir financial future by makingdeliberate decisions rather thantrusting their future to chance andgood luck. We start by listening totheir goals and understanding theirsituation. We take time to educatewomen on different financial

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Togo’s Pinki Dhillon 21506 Victory Blvd. Woodland Hills CA 91367 Phone: (818)883-3292 Fax: (818)883-3295 [email protected] Togo’s - A West Coast Originalsince 1971 serving big, made toorder sandwiches stuffed with thefreshest ingredients.

Kabuki Japanese Restaurants,Inc. 20940 Ventura Blvd. Woodland Hills CA 91364 Phone: (818)704-8700 Fax: (818)567-0070 http://www.kabukirestaurants.com

Park Regency Real Estate Richard Hersel 10146 Balboa Boulevard Granada Hills CA 91344 Phone: (818)831-6828 Fax: (818)474-7463 http://[email protected] I have been in the field of RealEstate for over two decades. Ibegan my Real Estate career as aloan officer for over one decadeand transitioned into ResidentialReal Estate as a Realtor specializ-ing in the San Fernando Valley. Ihave sold millions of dollars worthof Real Estate in all areas of theValley, and I enjoy 100% repeatclient business as well as the refer-rals of my clients past and presentfamily members as well as closefriends and associates. I focusmainly on listing properties; how-ever, I assist highly motivated andqualified buyers as well. I havebeen awarded numerous awardsand certificates for my productionas well as my exceptional customerservice skills. In my free time, Ienjoy working out, traveling, read-ing, writing and spending time withfriends and family.

Elite Sports Medicine Matthew Bernstein 22554 Ventura Blvd. #130 Woodland Hills CA 91364 Phone: (818)222-1120 http://[email protected]

Bedrock Building Gary Binder / Larry Share 1759 Red Robin Pl. Newbury Park CA 91320-6567 Phone: (818)515-8285 http://[email protected]

Twinkle Toes Dance Company Karen Hayes 21616 Sherman Way Canoga Park CA 91303 Phone: (818)598-0135 http://www.mainstreetcanogapark.org/childrensdanceclasses [email protected]

CBS Outdoors Keith Burks 1731 Workman St. Los Angeles CA 90031 Phone: (323)276-7209 Fax: (323)227-1293 http://[email protected] - We Deliver Audience. Our mediais targetable by market and demo-graphic, allowing us to pinpointaccurately who you need to reach,and then reach them consistently . - We Deliver Service. We are com-mitted to delivering research andinformation that helps tailor-make aprogram to achieve your marketingobjectives. We are committed to the“after-sale,” following your pro-gram through success. - We Deliver Media. Suburban bul-letins and mall displays, urbanshelters and bus kings and every-thing in between – from billboardson the highways entering majorcities, to rail systems connectingbedroom communities, to down-town centers.

AM Shine Electric Inc. Janis Shein 5910 Nevada Avenue Woodland Hills CA 91367 Phone: (818)883-8606 Fax: (818)883-0484 http://[email protected]

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KB Home (Ascent at WarnerCenter) 21220 Erwin Street Woodland Hills CA 91367 Phone: (818)274-0101 Fax: (951)677-2190 http://www.kbhome.com

SimpleSend, Inc Manuel Romero 333 S. Grand Avenue # 2500Los Angeles CA 90071 Phone: (323)934-4816 Fax: (213)596-7759 http://[email protected]

Diaz Labs Hector Diaz 1231 Ramona Drive Newbury Park CA 91320 Phone: (805)624-4739 http://[email protected]

Dalia's Adam Arevian - Manager 18640 Ventura Blvd. Tarzana CA 91356 Phone: (818)881-8166 http://www.shopdalias.com

Carabella @ Warner Center Mary Davis 6300 Variel Avenue Woodland Hills CA 91367 Phone: (818)703-6224 Fax: (818)703-6225 http://www.mycarabella.com

Cardio Barre Lisa Jabboury 21747 Erwin St., #AWoodland Hills CA 91367 Phone: (818)274-0100 http://www.cardiobarre.com [email protected]

SEO Kiwi Aaron Franklin 6303 Owensmouth Avenue, 10th flWoodland Hills CA 91364 Phone: (323)377-0979 http://[email protected] SEO Kiwi is a Woodland Hills,Search Engine Optimization andInternet advertising company thatoffers outstanding Internet advertis-ing campaigns and solutions to help

grow your business. I am personal-ly certified by Google for bothAdwords (PPC) Marketing andAnalytics for reporting. I also havemy Masters in Internet Marketingfrom USF, 2010.

Vanessa Summers Companies Vanessa Summers 4640 Admiralty Way, Suite 500 Marina Del Rey CA 90292 Phone: (310)754-9706 Fax: (310)427-6495 http://[email protected]

Reach Local Lee Weissmann 6345 Balboa Blvd., Ste. 138 Encino CA 91316 Phone: (818)401-2260 Fax: (818)401-0838 http://[email protected] Hello! I am Lee Weissmann withReach Local - the Fastest GrowingInternet Technology Company inNorth America. We are a full serv-ice Internet marketing agency withunrivaled technology. We help localbusinesses with PPC, Display, andSocial Media strategies. I strive todevelop great relationships throughdedication, accountability, and loy-alty. When you are determiningyour online strategy for your busi-ness, make sure to have aWeissmann by your side.

Allan Guttentag CertifiedPublic Accountant Allan Guttentag 31312 Via Collins Westlake Village CA 91362 Phone: (818)889-0221 Fax: (818)889-0522 http://[email protected] My practice is dedicated to provid-ing the highest level of personalservice and attention to my clients,with a focus on managing and min-imizing the unique tax challengesfaced by small businesses and theirowners. Emphasizing forward-thinking and planning, I especiallywelcome and encourage client con-tact, and pride myself on promptlyresponding to client questions andconcerns, even on weekends,evenings, and holidays, when war-ranted.

Wells Fargo Pooran Safavi 20800 Ventura Blvd. Woodland Hills CA 91364 Phone: (818)888-5980 Fax: (818)716-7637 http://www.wellsfargo.com [email protected] Fibrenew West Richard Bublitz 22247 Burbank Blvd. Woodland Hills CA 91367 Phone: (818)992-0366 Fax: (818)992-0366 http://www.fibrenew.com/[email protected] Specialists in Repair & Re-dyeingLeather, Plastic, Vinyl & Fabric,Dick & Rick Bublitz are experts inrefurbishing damaged furniture,automobiles, boats, aircraft, - bothresidential & commercial.Fibrenew restores expensive, hardto replace parts at a fraction of theirreplacement costs. Mobile to yourlocation or at our shop. OFFER: FREE Fibrenew LeatherCare Kit with Repair Job ($20Retail Value)

Dan P. Hilton, D.D.S. Beth Birebirian 20969 Ventura Blvd., Suite 7Woodland Hills CA 91364 Phone: (818)347-3971 http://[email protected]

Group 190 Architects Inc. John Friedman 6271 Variel Ave. B Woodland Hills CA 91367 Phone: (818)419-2979 Fax: (818)999-0962 http://[email protected]

Tutor Doctor Robin Rapaport 4644 Longridge AvenueSherman Oaks CA 91423 Phone: (818)789-7824 http://www.tutordoctorsher-manoaks.com [email protected] DOCTOR is an interna-tional organization that offers inhome, one on one tutoring for stu-dents of all ages, from Preschool tosenior citizens. We tutor all sub-jects.We are passionate about mak-ing a difference in our student'slives by improving study skills,grades and confidence. TUTORDOCTOR makes house calls!

236 Media Group Jason Pike 23705 Vanowen Street #268West Hills CA 91307 Phone: (818)266-8981 http://[email protected]

YogaWorks Jennifer Haynes Woodland Hills CA 913 http://[email protected] YogaWorks has 23 studios in NY &CA offering classes for everyonefrom beginners to advanced levelyoga students. YogaWorks com-bine the best of Ashtanga, Iyengarand the teachings of Desikachar tooffer a variety of styles averagingover 100 classes each week in ourstudios. There are classes suitablefor athletes, pre & postnatal,restorative and gentle classes aswell as BarWorks®, SculptWorks®and Pilates Mat classes for toning.Class offerings vary by studio.

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Whole Foods Tarzana 18700 Ventura Boulevard Woodland Hills CA 91356 Phone: (818)578-7840 http://www.wholefoods.com

Debt Rez, LLC Stephen Plutsky 6320 Canoga Ave #1500 Woodland Hills CA 91364 Phone: (310)893-6201 Fax: (310)564-1996 http://[email protected] At Debt Rez, LLC we help finan-cially-burdened Americans just likeyou improve their quality of life. Ifyou are experiencing a loss ofincome, divorce, illness or otherlife-changing situation and havemore than $10,000 in unsecureddebt, we are here to help you takecontrol of your finances, and getback on the road to being financial-ly free.

L.A. Yellow Penske Dar Tammaddon 6016 Fallbrook Avenue Woodland Hills CA 91367 Phone: (818)676-0070 Fax: (818)676-0110 http://www.layellowshuttle.comEmail: [email protected]

California Green Designs Michael Shay 18226 Ventura Blvd. #103Tarzana CA 91356 Phone: (818)437-8066 http://[email protected] California Green Designs pridesitself on modern, innovative solarphotovoltaic designs and expertquality workmanship. We make thewhole experience simple by takingcare of all rebate applications,inspections and permits with warm,friendly, and exceptionally profes-sional service for your home orbusiness.

The Close Knit Circle Lillian Rubin 18596 Ventura Blvd. Tarzana CA 91356 Phone: (818)344-5648 Fax: (818)344-5644http://[email protected]

Group Interval Training Matt Rolph 4901 Topanga Canyon Blvd. Woodland Hills CA 91364 Phone: (818)710-1812 http://[email protected]

RMS Direct, Inc. Saleem Saleem / Stewart Wolfe 5331 Derry Avenue Agoura Hills CA 91301 Phone: (818)707-2625 http://[email protected]

Photography with Heart &Video Tony Santana 21777 Ventura Blvd. #217 Woodland Hills CA 91364 Phone: (818)340-7474 Fax: (818)340-7478 http://[email protected]

West Valley CounselingCenter, a non-profitcorporation Sharon Burnett 19634 Ventura Blvd. Suite 212 Tarzana CA 91356 Phone: (818)758-9450 Fax: (818)881-9263 http://[email protected]

BodyWaves In Motion Donna Lipshin 21732 Ventura Blvd. (inside Insatiable Sun) Woodland Hills CA 91364 Phone: (818)825-9998 [email protected]

Automotive Pitstop 21040 Ventura Blvd. Woodland Hills CA 91364 Phone: (818)592-0000 http://[email protected]

Merchant Rewards Network Marsha & Bob Allen 31355 Oak Crest Drive, Suite 150Westlake Village CA 91361 Phone: (888)527-5455 Fax: (610)822-7429 http://[email protected]

The Studio: A Place ForBalance Wendy Weitzman 21133 Costanso St. Woodland Hills CA 91364 Phone: (818)887-6268 Fax: (818)887-6267 www.TheStudioForBalance.comhttp://[email protected]

Thorn Run Partners Gary Palmquist 22287 Mulholland Hwy, Ste. 24 Calabasas CA 91302 Phone: (818)746-3183 Fax: (818)876-0463 http://www.thornrun.com [email protected]

Miracle Ear Sears Hearing AidCenter Estela Villasenor 21851 Victory Blvd. Canoga Park CA 91303

Phone: (818)346-1932 Fax: (818)346-1676 [email protected]

Lullalee Productions andServices TJ Martens 1031 Cherry Ave 30 San Bruno CA 94066 Phone: (800)366-1375 http://www.lullalee.org [email protected] Lullalee hosts the 2nd Annual Golffor Literacy Celebrity Invitationalat the Malibu Country Club,October 4th, 2010. Top beneficiar-ies: Valley Woman Center andHaven Hills Center for BatteredWomen and Children. For moreinformation about Literacy forunderserved children and commu-nities visit http://www.lullalee.org/or to register for the event:http://golfforliteracy.org/golfforlit-eracy/gflregistration.html

Notes fromNeighborhoodWatch

National Night Out Event isbeing held on Tue., August 3 atWarner Center Park from 5 to8pm. Join us, get to know yourofficers!

• Gang bangers from East LAand South Los Angeles arecoming to Woodland Hills andbreaking into cars. They call it“shopping.” Don't leave thingson your car seats that mighttempt them to break in. Manypeople leave their GPS systemson the dash boards of theircars. Put them away.

• Vans and SUVs are mostvulnerable to break-ins in themalls and shopping centerparking lots.

• Squatting is on the rise withall the vacant homes in the

area. If you notice someonewho you think shouldn't bethere, please call the stationand report it. Apparently, someof these folks from SLA andELA find these vacant placesand use them to hide out inand burglarize the community.In the home burglaries, theyare looking for gold jewelrythat can be easily pawned forcash. Take photos of yourvaluables.

• Also, Senior Lead OfficerDinse suggested that you if youown expensive tools, considerputting your driver's licensenumber on them for ID. Thatway, if they are taken, thepolice have some way ofidentifying the real owner.

Overall, criminal activities inour neighborhood is down,thumbs up LAPD and citizenswho are paying attention!Problems exist, auto burglariesare up.


We have the Festival in the Park slated for October24th 2010. The Committee is being led by our Festival Co-Chair, Kandis Landmann. This traditional event is chaired byTracy Myall and Paul Lawler, veteran Chamber members andcurrent Board members. The committee has already drawnsome members whose participation will ensure a great event.

On the heels of the Festival, we have our Board of Directors Election. All candidates submittheir application, biographies and resumés. The Slate of thisprestigious Board of Directors for 2011 will be announced andwe will begin planning the Installation Celebration. The gala isa celebration to pay our respect and gratitude to the departingmembers of the Board of Directors and welcome the new Boardmembers. These are the people who you recognize with leaderqualities with integrity and who have served on committees forbetterment of our Chamber Community. They decide to becomeeven more involved and to make this strong commitment to ourWoodland Hills~Tarzana Chamber of Commerce community. Our

Gala will be on January 8, 2011at the Marriott Warner Center.

Other tentative dates:• Wed., November 4th Multi-Chamber Small Business Expo

• Friday, November 12th Multi-Chamber Holiday Mixer and

• Wednesday, November 17th WHTCC Education Event/Holiday Boutique.

At the invitation of Dr. Edwin Boyd, WHTCCMembers Diane and Stewart Deats of Deats DesignWoodland Hills, recently spoke to a class of MBA studentsat the Burbank campus of The University of La Verne.Professor Boyd wanted his business students to haveexposure to real life business experience and have contact

with active business people.Our members took thisopportunity to share theirexperience in the WoodlandHills-Tarzana Chamber ofCommerce, what they havelearned there, the manycontacts they have made and

the importance of involvement in the business communitythrough the Chamber. Diane is a WHTCC Board memberand Chair of the Marketing/P.R. Committee. Stewart is amember of the Government Affairs Committee andrepresents WHTCC at the United Chambers of CommerceGovernment Affairs Committee. Deats Design is a graphicdesign company operating in Woodland Hills producingmarketing materials.

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Build or update your online profile.http://www.woodlandhillscc.net

Decision to build a Costco with gas stationat the corner of Owensmouth and Victory.Westfield is holding a community workshop on Wednesday, July28th from 5pm-8pm to provide an update of the status of theirrefined proposal for their 31-acre vacant parcel along TopangaBlvd. between Victory Blvd. and Erwin St. This workshop isindependent from the City of Los Angeles Planning Department'sentitlement process. The meeting will be held at the WestfieldTopanga Shopping Center on the second level betweenNordstrom and the dining terrace.Please RSVP via email [email protected]. or call 818-206-4222 if you plan on attending the event. We look forward toseeing you on July 28th at Westfield Topanga between 5:00 and8:00 pm. Sincerely, John Alderson, Development Director, Westfield, LLC

http://www.woodlandhillscc.net Renewing Members July/Aug 2010

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2 0 0 2Hilton Garden InnMarilyn Talaguithttp://www.calabasas.gardeninn.com

Elkins Employment LawCynthia Elkins ESQ.http://www.employer-law.com

Animal Emergency CareCenterKristina Eiferthttp://www.animalemergencycarecenter.com

2 0 0 3Giovanni RistoranteRich Grossohttp://www.GiovanniRistorante.com

2 0 0 6Goodwill Southern CaliforniaDiane Gomezhttp://www.goodwilllsocal.org

Paul Lawler Risk ManagementPaul Lawlerhttp://www.farmersagent.com/plawler/?gclid=CKiS1oeIqKICFSBaiAodDCPZTA

2 0 0 7Gelson's MarketYvonne Manganarohttp://www.gelsons.com

Cronami InvestmentsLiliane Trenthttp://www.cronami-commerce.net

The Healthy Kids FoundationIan Yiphttp://www.thehealthykidsfoundation.org

2 0 0 8AdurisJeanClaude Razachttp://www.aduristech.com

The Alvarez Firm, A LawCorporationJustin Alvarezhttp://www.alvarezfirm.com

Anytime FitnessBrad Berkowitzhttp://www.anytimefitness.com

2 0 0 9Barbeques GalorePaul Durfeehttp://www.bbqgalore.com

The Leukemia & LymphomaSocietyLaura Runstenhttp://www.lightthenight.org/losRed GingerJubbie Sukharomhttp://www.redginger-restaurant.com

Menchie's Frozen Yogurt ofWoodland HillsMarsha Hainahttp://www.menchies.com

Holiday Inn Express & SuitesJohn Bondhttp://www.heiwoodlandhills.com

CostcoStephanie Fiorehttp://www.costco.com

Castle Draperies & InteriorsDavid Moleshttp://www.castledraperies.com

Staples Copy & Print ShopKaren Johnsonhttp://www.staples.com

United Taxi of San FernandoValleyIrene Salazarhttp://www.unitedtaxi.com

Cal Commercial InsuranceAgencyKevin Walheimhttp://www.calcommercialinsurance.com

Sooz and Son Earth FriendlyDry CleanersKim Chunghttp://www.greenearthcleaning.com

Kiwanis Club of Woodland HillsDon Donerhttp://www.woodlandhillskiwanis.com/index.html

Susan Hamersky, CaliforniaConciergeAmbassador of the Month,January

Originally from SC, I previouslytaught school and also started and ranan alterations business for manyyears. My husband Kaarel and I havethree teenage children and tworescued dogs. After recognizing a

need in our own busy lives, we founded CaliforniaConcierge in 1999 as a trusted support system for our time-starved clients, handling requests such as errands, shopping,organizing, household management...whatever they need;whenever they need it.

Kandis Landman Ambassador of the Month,February

When I discovered Send OutCards, it motivated me to reach outprofessionally to clients and friendswith an outside of the box approachto marketing. Working with SendOut Cards is like finding an Oasis ofpositive energy and warm feelings.Kind of like being an Ambassadorfor the WHTCC.

2nd Annual Topanga Area Community Police Station Open HouseWhat: Open house event for the community

When: Occured Saturday, March 27, 2010, Join us next time!Where: (LAPD) Topanga Community Police Station, 21501 SchoenbornStreet, Canoga Park, CA 91304

Who: Captain John A. Sherman, Commanding Officer, Topanga Area,Topanga Area Officers, Community Support Groups

Why: Topanga Area invited the community to participate in a day ofgetting-to-know their local LAPD division. Tours of the station were givento the public, the opportunity to see the “behind the scene”workings atone of the newest LAPD stations. There was food, activities for children,equipment and educational displays. We should mention that the Chamberstaff was there to support (so they know we volunteer)

photo: Deats Design

Leslie Kaz Syndicated Insurance AgencyAmbassador of the Month,June

Leslie Kaz is the President andChief Operating Officer of SyndicatedInsurance Agency, the LimitedLiability Company he co-founded in2004. Born in Park Ridge, Illinois, toparents with strong Midwestern values,

Leslie attended Western Illinois University in Macombbefore exchanging that region’s brutal winters for life insouthern California in 1989. After acquiring his Life andHealth Agent License in 1994, he did his initial training withLincoln National Life Insurance Company, where hespecialized in helping public and private school teachersmaximize their retirement benefits. Later he became SeniorAccount Manager at GNW-Evergreen Insurance Services.There he spent ten years managing group and individualpolicies of all types and sizes. To further his knowledge ofthe industry, Leslie completed his Registered HealthUnderwriter (RHU) designation in 2003.

http://www.woodlandhillscc.net Ambassadors Take Honors July/Aug 2010

Call Paul to help figure out your insurance options.

Voted “Best Insurance Agent” by readers of the Daily News Eight Years in a Row!

Paul DavisCalifornia Lic. 0669770

Paul Davis & Alberta BellisarioI N S U R A N C E S E R V I C E S

(818) 888-0880 • (800) 487-0880Email: [email protected]://www.pdinsure.com

LAW OFFICES20335 Ventura Blvd., Suite 203

Woodland Hills, CA 91364(818) 887-9401 • (888) 280-8100

[email protected]://www.HornsteinLawOffices.com

Call for a Free Consultation.STEVE H. HORNSTEIN, Attorney at Law, CPA, LL.M., CFP®

Estate Planning, Conservatorships, Probate, Trusts

Kathy Rappaport Flash Frozen PhotographyAmbassador of the Month, April

As a ProfessionalPhotographer, I thinkputting your best faceforward in all you do is anumber one goal of mine.

If I could describe myself in one word it would be“Passionate.” Those who meet me can feel my enthusiasmbecause it's contagious. I love networking and creating buzzfor others. I look forward to meeting ALL of the membersof Woodland Hills Tarzana Chamber of Commerce.

Anita Kugler, USANA Health ServicesAmbassador of the Month,May

Anita is a wellness coach whohelps people make simple changes tocreate big results. With customizednutritional supplements and non-toxicskin and body care from USANA, anda unique weight management coachingsystem called "Healthy for Life," she

offers easy, affordable, long-term solutions to anyone whowants to look better, feel better and have more energy.Contact Anita at 818-425-4104, [email protected],

LEADING THE WAY—FiveChambers of Commerceexecutives from the WestSan Fernando Valley gatherat Cinco De Mayo fiesta andmixer May 5 at the WarnerCenter Marriot HotelWoodland Hills. From left,Diana Donovan, EncinoChamber president/CEO;

Rana Ghadban, Chatsworth/Porter Ranch Chamber executive director; ClayAndrews, Warner Center Marriott GM; Diana Williams, Woodland Hills/TarzanaChamber executive director; Carol Washburn, Calabasas Chamber president/CEO; and Nora Ross, Canoga Park/West Hills Chamber executive director.

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Call the office to be an event sponsor.1.818.347.4737

http://www.woodlandhillscc.net Ribbon Cuttings July/Aug 2010

Ask Jen: JEN SVEJDA Director, Business Development. 1.818.347.4737

Ribbon Cutting~ Fara Creations. Ribbon Cutting ~ Home ParadiseEveryone wants their home to feel like... Paradise!

Dr. Alan Sherman of Sherman Sports Injury Center gavemembers a grand tour of his facility while educatingthem on his services.

Providence Ribbon Cutting. Providence Outpatient Therapy Center ~ grand openingcelebration!

Safe Passage Grand Opening. Simply Italian ...a marketplace that specializes inItalian delicacies and catering. Simply Italian isdedicated to preparing gourmet Italian food with thefreshest ingredients

Mass Mutual Ribbon Cutting.Mass Mutual joins the Woodland Hills ~TarzanaChamber of Commerce

The Laser image celebrates its move to a larger spacewhile still helping men & women maintain beauty in agrowing variety of ways!

Nex Greetings Ribbon Cutting.Congrats to WHTCC Ambassador Lee Levy, on openingher own space!

Chapter Group Ribbon Cutting. Kenneth Ley & DonaldPlehn with Chapter Group spoke about being committedto helping small businesses succeed.

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Staff on Facebook,LinkedIn:

Diana Williams, Jen Svejda,

Felicia Paust

Government Affairs CommitteeLast Thursday of the Month!12 noon Providence Tarzana Medical Center Bungalow.Confirm place with Chamber Office.Lunch included, oh yeah!

Woodland Hills Athletic Club combines the most diverseamenities in the industry with the best personal trainingto deliver the ultimate fitness experience.

Togos RibbonCutting No one had to guess if there wasgoing to be food at this ribbon cutting!

Ameritel Ribbon Cutting! Launch party for Ameritel's newstate of the art Demo Center!

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Web site banner, 3 months. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $250

Insert your flyers into the newsletter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175

Email blast the whole membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125

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Increasing Your Networkby Diana Williams, Executive Director

Your Chamber staff is achieving great success in building ourmembership: Success that is only attainable through our greatmembers. You all welcome visitors and let people know whatbeing a member of the Woodland Hills~Tarzana Chamber hasbrought to you on a personal and business level. There is quite abuzz out there and it starts with you. Our referrals are at an all-time high. Business to business referrals are bringing that “smalltown vibe” to our large community. You are not going to call astranger for goods and services. You call someone you know orsomeone your Chamber staff knows. The essence of working tostrengthen the community is what we have achieved.

If you have anyquestions regardingthe roles of the staffmembers and how itpertains to your mem-bership, please call meat the Chamber office.More importantly, ifyou would like tovolunteer, we have aplace for you, nomatter your skill set.(818) 347-4737.

Deats DesignWe produce marketingmaterials and campaigns.

Award winning graphic design for web and print.

Call or email for prompt,courteous [email protected]

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Tree plantingvolunteers met up at

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Attending Chamber events: a great way toextend your personal network!

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http://www.woodlandhillscc.net Committees July/Aug 2010

C O M M I T T E E SOne of the most effective ways to leverage your Chamber membership

and raise your profile is to become active on a committee.

The WHTCC Golf Tournament benefiting theLeukemia & Lymphoma Society was a great time,and a great success for a great cause!

Your Government Affairs CommitteeMeets the Last Thursday of the Month

Tarzana Providence Bungalow. Noon.

ProgramsDeborah Sable818-667-8881

[email protected]

BeautificationColleen Langford818-883-6110

[email protected]

EducationContact: Deborah Sable

(818) [email protected]

Marketing/PRContact: Diane Deats

(818) [email protected]

Membership/AmbassadorKandis Landmann/Send Out Cards

(805)777-7972

Government AffairsAnn Carlton Bose

[email protected]

Special EventsFrançois Khoury818-595-100

[email protected]


Assemblymember Bob Blumenfield, 40th District, whichincludes most of Woodland Hills and parts of Tarzana, was

named chair of the Assembly BudgetCommittee on March 19 by AssemblySpeaker John Pérez, who assumed thepost of Speaker on March 1. Blumenfield,a first-term legislator, will preside overthe annual budget process that determines

the expenditure of $85 billion in state funds for theupcoming fiscal year.

April 26, 2010: Mobile Billboard Ban Approved by State AssemblySacramento, CA - State legislation authored by Assemblymember

Bob Blumenfield (D - San Fernando Valley) and AssemblymemberMike Feuer (D - Los Angeles) was approved by the full Assembly todayon a vote of 46 - 14. The bill now moves to the state Senate forconsideration.

The bill, AB 2756, would prohibit the parking of an unhitchedtrailer with advertising attached to it on any public street. Not onlyare these mobile billboards a visual blight, they are a safety hazardfor drivers who must swerve around them, and they use up valuableparking spaces.

"I'm tired of seeing these unsightly billboards on unhitchedtrailers all over our neighborhoods. They are nothing more than roadspam. I know many others are sick of them too. Literally hundreds ofpeople in our community have complained to me about theseeyesores. It's time to get rid of them once and for all," Blumenfieldsaid.

"These signs are a distracting safety hazard for drivers, a sourceof blight in neighborhoods, and a drain on scarce parking spacesintended for business patrons. They should be prohibited unless acity or county affirmatively wants to allow them," said joint authorAssemblymember Mike Feuer.

For years, the City of Los Angeles and other local governmentshave attempted to control the proliferation of mobile billboardslocally, but their efforts have been hampered by litigation, andrequirements that signs prohibiting them must be posted at everyentrance to the city.

Office of Assemblymember Bob Blumenfield6150 Van Nuys Blvd., Suite 300, Van Nuys, CA 91401818.904.3840http://www.assembly.ca.gov/Blumenfield

The 8th Annual Z-Awards, held on Thursday, May 6th, 2010 at theWarner Center Marriott, honoring those who serve and work for thesafety of citizens in the Third Council District & in our greatercommunity. The WHTCC Chairman and members of the Boardattended the Z-Awards.

UNITED CHAMBERS SAN FERNANDO VALLEY April 28, 2010, VAN NUYS, CA. The United Chambers of Commerce has taken officialpositions on the following critical issues facing the San Fernando Valley, Los AngelesCounty and all of California.

1. Support - AB 2466 (Regulatory Oversight) United Chambers of Commercesupports AB 2466, because it extends the time between legislature voting onregulations and implementation from 30 days to 90 days to allow more analysis ofimplementation by regulatory agencies. Frequently the legislature will pass a bill withthe best of intentions only to discover that the agency charged with implementationadds cumbersome rules and regulations not intended by the legislature. We wouldhope that by implementing AB 2466, the regulatory agencies and legislators can usethe extra 60 days to remedy an implementation problems before they get completelyout of hand.

2. Oppose - R 30/10 (Transit Plan) United Chambers of Commerce wholeheartedlysupports an aggressive time table for completing the desperately needed local andstatewide transportation projects. However, we also want to be certain that highwayprojects that we all agree are needed are not postponed or delayed to a latertimeframe in favor of expensive rail and subway projects. We know that transit

projects that will take years to build, willresult in fewer new jobs than highwayconstruction jobs and have little shortterm impact on traffic. Further, we wantregional fairness in the allocation of theproposed projects. We are pleased that

LA County, MTA officials and other elected officials have agreed to support us incalling for further review of the proposed projects and doing more analysis of highwayconstruction, job creation and regional fairness as part of the proposed plan.

3. Support - Prop 17 (allows continuous coverage auto insurance discount) UnitedChambers of Commerce supports Prop 17 because it seems only right that good driverdiscounts incentives should not be lost because a driver decides to change carriers.United Chambers of Commerce supports competition and we believe that companieswill sign up more customers if they recognize the rewards they have already earned.

4. Opposed - AB 1594 (Huber) United Chambers of Commerce opposes this billbecause we believes that additional detailed analysis of water conveyanceconstruction projects in the Sacramento Delta at best put a critical state water assetin serious jeopardy. The Delta is a fragile system, not because of its diverse andprecious biological treasures but because it is at risk of structural collapse. A Katrinatype disaster is a very real probability. Thousands of homes and lives are threatenedalong with the drinking water supply for most of Northern and Southern California.Politics are fine in their place but delaying projects when lives and the states'economic vitality hang in the balance is just plain wrong.

5. Support HR 4349 and S 2891 (Hoover Power Allocation Act of 2009) UnitedChambers of Commerce supports the effort to continue to receive the benefit of lowcost and emission free hydropower from Hoover dam to help move water in SouthernCalifornia. Southern Californians are critically dependent on Hoover Dam for freshwater. Any tampering with the delivery mechanisms for Southern California's life'sblood will be devastating to our region's economy, but more importantly our health."Whiskey is for drinking; water is for fighting over." Let us not fight.

6. Support - SB 955 (Huff) putting education ahead of special interests andprotecting classroom spending. United Chambers of Commerce supports SB 955because it beings common sense management to school districts by allowing shorternotification periods while placing class room needs and teacher performance aheadof teacher tenure. Our school districts need the flexibility that SB 955 will provide toimprove the school system in these very economically challenging times.

We invite your comments and questions. Please direct your inquiries to Marian Jocz,Executive Assistant of United Chambers of Commerce at: 818-981-4491 or email:Marian at: [email protected].

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