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VOLUME 38, NO. 7 THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS Special Events - SAVE THE DATES! Members & Public Invited! Making Business Connections RSVP to 310-377-8111 or [email protected] Business Referral Evening Mixers Evening Mixers 5:30pm-7:30pm on the third Thursday of the month. $10/members, $15/guests. Includes Food, Cash Bar, Prizes Business Referral Breakfast Mixers Breakfast Mixers 7:15am-9am on the first Wednesday of the month. $15/in advance or $18 at the door. Includes Full Breakfast August 18: Palos Verdes Art Center, Promenade on the Peninsula, RHE August 23: Lunch & Learn, Chamber Office, 12-1pm Speaker: John Turner of Malaga Bank “How to Approach Your Bank with a Small Business Credit Request.” RSVP required. Free for Chamber members. August 24: Regional Mixer, Seaside Lagoon, RB, 5:30pm, $5 For information, call Redondo Beach Chamber 310-376-6911 or visit RedondoChamber.org/Events October 1: Local FIRST Extravaganza, Public Invited Promenade on the Peninsula, 12-4pm October 21: Citizen of the Year Dinner, Trump National, 6pm August 3: Belmont Village, RPV Speaker: Justin Skarb of California Water Service Co. on the Palos Verdes Pipeline Project 1956 2011 Loren And Craig Deroy To Be Honored As “Citizens Of The Year” Local First Extravaganza T he PVP Chamber of Commerce will present the “Local First Extravaganza” on October 1 at the Promenade on the Peninsula, 550 Deep Valley Drive, Rolling Hills Estates, from noon - 4:00pm. Residents are invited to enjoy free admission, live entertainment and family fun. This community showcase will feature dozens of exhibitors from the retail, service and nonprofit sectors, offering prizes, giveaways, discounts and information on local attractions. The first 200 guests will receive one of the popular “Local First” tote bags. For residents looking for local employment opportunities, a listing of job opportunities will also be available. The event is part of the Chamber’s continuing campaign to encourage Peninsula residents to do business locally, and to illustrate that the resources, services and savings consumers are looking for are right here on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. For information on the Local First Extravaganza or the Chamber’s “Local First” campaign, call 310-377-8111 or e- mail at [email protected]. Sponsored by Promenade on the Peninsula and Classic Tents. Equinox Fitness Center in the Promenade on the Peninsula was the generous host of the Chamber’s May 19th Evening Networking Mixer. Pictured is Chamber President/CEO Eileen Hupp with Equinox RHE General Manager Matthew Ribb. Delicious food was provided by Frascati Ristoranti and tasty treats by iBerries Frozen Yogurt. Several guests commented that the chair-massages were the best part of the evening, second only to the intriguing company! Evening Mixers Bring Business Professionals Together on The Hill Three Chamber Board members hosted the June 16th Evening Networking Mixer at Hq in Rolling Hills Estates! George Walker, Group Chair, Vistage; Teresa Scott, Manager, Hq; and Steven Kovary, Steven Kovary, CPA. Dinner was provided by Frascati Ristoranti and was fabulous, as always. Hq, a Member of the Regus Group, is an office building that provides everything your business needs including furnishings and office equipment, all backed up by professional support services and infrastructure. Thank you for hosting such a fabulous event! The much loved Dr. David Pommerenck, his family and his staff were the extraordinary hosts of our April 21st mixer. From the beautiful flowers to the lively music and fabulous food, not a thing was overlooked! Chair massages were available for all attendees, so everyone left in an amazing mood. Pommerenck Chiropractic and Wellness Clinic is a family practice specializing in spine and nerve rehabilitation and chronic pain management. T he Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Rotary Club, is thrilled to announce the 2011 “Citizens of the Year”, Loren and Craig DeRoy. The DeRoys will be honored for their philanthropic work at a gala dinner on Friday, October 21 at Trump National Golf Club. Long-time Peninsula residents, the DeRoys have been involved in numerous nonprofit organizations both here and abroad. Currently President of the Board of Trustees for the Palos Verdes Art Center, Loren’s support of the Art Center includes writing an award winning curriculum for Art at Your Fingertips, soliciting grants and developing an arts-based therapeutic program for local hospitals. Loren is equally supportive of land conservancy and sustainability issues. Her work with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy spans more than a decade. Several of the key projects she has spearheaded include the development of the White Point Nature Preserve and the transformation of the former Nike Missile site into a public park and nature preserve. As co-founder of the Visual Arts Booster Club at Peninsula High School, Loren has provided a platform for fine arts education at the secondary school level. She has also served on local government commissions, for both Rolling Hills and Rolling Hills Estates. As a businessman, entrepreneur and attorney, Craig is a leader in worldwide initiatives focusing on securing land rights for the poor and improving financial literacy. His involvement with the Clinton Global Initiative led to the founding of Medeem US and Medeem Ghana Ltd., social impact enterprises committed to bringing legal empowerment to the world’s poor, through programs to formalize and document land rights. In addition to published articles, Craig’s photographs have appeared in several children’s books. Tying together their focus on global land rights with their commitment to the local community, the DeRoys recently established the Medeem Institute at Marymount College in Rancho Palos Verdes. This exciting partnership expands research, field work and service opportunities for Marymount students and faculty in Global Studies, Business and other programs at the college. “The Palos Verdes Peninsula Rotary Club is pleased to partner with the Chamber of Commerce to honor Loren and Craig as “Citizens of the Year,” said David Rowe, President of the PVP Rotary Club. “Their leadership and work in the philanthropic arena is an inspiration to our community.” For information regarding the Citizen of the Year event (including tickets, tribute book ads and silent auction donations), please contact the Chamber at 310-377-8111 or debby@ palosverdeschamber.com Griswold & Griswold Insurance Agency, Inc. A Tradition of Community Dedication G riswold & Griswold Insurance was founded in 1948 by Earl “Bill” Griswold. Originally located in downtown Los Angeles, his business focused on providing physicians with life, disability and health policies. In 1987, it relocated to the suburbs and is now at 25550 Hawthorne Blvd., Ste. 200 Torrance, CA 90505. Bill, with his wife Keiko, were heavily involved in their community and were loyal attendees of Torrance Memorial’s Holiday Festival, Providence Little Company of Mary’s fundraisers and Cancer Support Community’s gala, to name a few. In 2002, Bill and Keiko’s son Steven joined the agency and expanded the portfolio of products to include property and casualty lines. Sadly, Bill passed away in 2006, leaving the company reins in Steven’s capable hands. He continues to expand and innovate the business to give more value-added benefits to their clients. Griswold & Griswold continues its dedication to their community by its unfaltering support of the programs and organizations that mean the most to our clients. “We are very happy to be able to support the work of the Chamber because of the hard work and dedication they put in to supporting local businesses,” said Steven Griswold, Vice President. The Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce is pleased to feature our newest Chairman’s Circle sponsor. Watch for future articles highlighting each of our Chairman’s Circle businesses. SAVE THE DATE Local First Extravaganza Promenade on the Peninsula Enjoy the afternoon & discover what is available in your own backyard! October 1st 12-4pm Interested in being an exhibitor? Contact Debby at [email protected] 310-377-8111
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VOLUME 38, NO. 7 THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF
UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS
Special Events - SAVE THE DATES!
Members & Public Invited! Making Business ConnectionsRSVP to 310-377-8111 or [email protected]
Business Referral Evening MixersEvening Mixers 5:30pm-7:30pm on the third Thursday of the month.
$10/members, $15/guests. Includes Food, Cash Bar, Prizes
Business Referral Breakfast MixersBreakfast Mixers 7:15am-9am on the first Wednesday of the month.
$15/in advance or $18 at the door. Includes Full Breakfast
August 18: Palos Verdes Art Center, Promenade on the Peninsula, RHE
August 23: Lunch & Learn, Chamber Office, 12-1pm Speaker: John Turner of Malaga Bank “How to Approach Your Bank with a Small Business Credit Request.” RSVP required. Free for Chamber members.August 24: Regional Mixer, Seaside Lagoon, RB, 5:30pm, $5 For information, call Redondo Beach Chamber 310-376-6911 or visit RedondoChamber.org/Events October 1: Local FIRST Extravaganza, Public Invited Promenade on the Peninsula, 12-4pmOctober 21: Citizen of the Year Dinner, Trump National, 6pm
August 3: Belmont Village, RPV Speaker: Justin Skarb of California Water Service Co. on the Palos Verdes Pipeline Project
1956 2011
Loren And Craig Deroy To Be Honored As “Citizens Of The Year”
Local First Extravaganza
The PVP Chamber of Commerce will present the “Local First Extravaganza” on October 1 at the
Promenade on the Peninsula, 550 Deep Valley Drive, Rolling Hills Estates, from noon - 4:00pm. Residents are invited to enjoy free admission, live entertainment and family fun. This community showcase will feature dozens of exhibitors from the retail, service and nonprofit sectors, offering prizes, giveaways, discounts and information on local attractions. The first 200 guests will receive one of the popular “Local First” tote bags. For residents looking for local employment
opportunities, a listing of job opportunities will also be available. The event is part of the Chamber’s continuing campaign to encourage Peninsula residents to do business locally, and to illustrate that the resources, services and savings consumers are looking for are right here on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. For information on the Local First Extravaganza or the Chamber’s “Local First” campaign, call 310-377-8111 or e-mail at [email protected]. Sponsored by Promenade on the Peninsula and Classic Tents.
Equinox Fitness Center in the Promenade on the Peninsula was the generous host of the Chamber’s May 19th Evening Networking Mixer. Pictured is Chamber President/CEO Eileen Hupp with Equinox RHE General Manager Matthew Ribb. Delicious food was provided by Frascati Ristoranti and tasty treats by iBerries Frozen Yogurt. Several guests commented that the chair-massages were the best part of the evening, second only to the intriguing company!
Evening Mixers Bring Business Professionals Together on The Hill
Three Chamber Board members hosted the June 16th Evening Networking Mixer at Hq in Rolling Hills Estates! George Walker, Group Chair, Vistage; Teresa Scott, Manager, Hq; and Steven Kovary, Steven Kovary, CPA. Dinner was provided by Frascati Ristoranti and was fabulous, as always. Hq, a Member of the Regus Group, is an office building that provides everything your business needs including furnishings and office equipment, all backed up by professional support services and infrastructure. Thank you for hosting such a fabulous event!
The much loved Dr. David Pommerenck, his family and his staff were the extraordinary hosts of our April 21st mixer. From the beautiful flowers to the lively music and fabulous food, not a thing was overlooked! Chair massages were available for all attendees, so everyone left in an amazing mood. Pommerenck Chiropractic and Wellness Clinic is a family practice specializing in spine and nerve rehabilitation and chronic pain management.
The Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Rotary
Club, is thrilled to announce the 2011 “Citizens of the Year”, Loren and Craig DeRoy. The DeRoys will be honored for their philanthropic work at a gala dinner on Friday, October 21 at Trump National Golf Club. Long-time Peninsula residents, the DeRoys have been involved in numerous nonprofit organizations both here and abroad. Currently President of the Board of Trustees for the Palos Verdes Art Center, Loren’s support of the Art Center includes writing an award winning curriculum for Art at Your Fingertips, soliciting grants and developing an arts-based therapeutic program for local hospitals. Loren is equally supportive of land conservancy and sustainability issues. Her work with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy spans more than a decade. Several of the key projects she has spearheaded include the development of the White Point Nature Preserve and the transformation of the former Nike Missile site into a public park and nature preserve. As co-founder of the Visual Arts Booster Club at Peninsula High School, Loren has provided a platform for fine arts education at the secondary school level. She has also served on local government commissions, for both Rolling Hills and Rolling Hills Estates. As a businessman, entrepreneur
and attorney, Craig is a leader in worldwide initiatives focusing on securing land rights for the poor and improving financial literacy. His involvement with the Clinton Global Initiative led to the founding of Medeem US and Medeem Ghana Ltd., social impact enterprises committed to bringing legal empowerment to the world’s poor, through programs to formalize and document land rights. In addition to published articles, Craig’s photographs have appeared in several children’s books. Tying together their focus on global land rights with their commitment to the local community, the DeRoys recently established the Medeem Institute at Marymount College in Rancho Palos Verdes. This exciting partnership expands research, field work and service opportunities for Marymount students and faculty in Global Studies, Business and other programs at the college. “The Palos Verdes Peninsula Rotary Club is pleased to partner with the Chamber of Commerce to honor Loren and Craig as “Citizens of the Year,” said David Rowe, President of the PVP Rotary Club. “Their leadership and work in the philanthropic arena is an inspiration to our community.” For information regarding the Citizen of the Year event (including tickets, tribute book ads and silent auction donations), please contact the Chamber at 310-377-8111 or [email protected]
Griswold & Griswold Insurance Agency, Inc.A Tradition of Community Dedication
Griswold & Griswold Insurance was founded in 1948 by Earl “Bill” Griswold. Originally located
in downtown Los Angeles, his business focused on providing physicians with life, disability and health policies. In 1987, it relocated to the suburbs and is now at 25550 Hawthorne Blvd., Ste. 200 Torrance, CA 90505. Bill, with his wife Keiko, were heavily involved in their community and were loyal attendees of Torrance Memorial’s Holiday Festival, Providence Little Company of Mary’s fundraisers and Cancer Support Community’s gala, to name a few. In 2002, Bill and Keiko’s son Steven joined the agency and expanded the portfolio of products to include property
and casualty lines. Sadly, Bill passed away in 2006, leaving the company reins in Steven’s capable hands. He continues to expand and innovate the business to give more value-added benefits to their clients. Griswold & Griswold continues its dedication to their community by its unfaltering support of the programs and organizations that mean the most to our clients. “We are very happy to be able to support the work of the Chamber because of the hard work and dedication they put in to supporting local businesses,” said Steven Griswold, Vice President. The Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce is pleased to feature our newest Chairman’s Circle sponsor. Watch for future articles highlighting each of our Chairman’s Circle businesses.
SAVE THE DATELocal First Extravaganza
Promenade on the PeninsulaEnjoy the afternoon & discover what is available in your own backyard!
October 1st 12-4pmInterested in being an exhibitor?
Contact Debby at [email protected] 310-377-8111
www.palosverdeschamber.com
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PALOS VERDES PENINSULA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE JULY 2011
ANNIVERSARIESCompanyPalos Verdes Peninsula NewsPalos Verdes Art CenterSouth Coast Botanic Garden Foundation, Inc.City of Palos Verdes EstatesPeninsula Education FoundationKiwanis Club of Rolling Hills EstatesPalos Verdes Peninsula DirectoryO’Brien & Martinetto, CPAsPalos Verdes Dermatology Medical CenterWestco Electrical ContractorsISU - ERG Insurance AgencyPeninsula Symphony AssociationUnion BankColdwell Banker Temple Beth El and CenterColdwell Banker Terranea ResortRE/MAX Palos Verdes RealtyThe Metropolitan Water District of Southern CaliforniaOrtega 120California Pizza KitchenCancer Support Community Redondo BeachThe Special Children’s LeagueGarrick Denny, DDS, Inc.H.E.L.P.Evolve Rehabilitation and PilatesPeninsula SeniorsPayroll Management Solutions, Inc.Angela L.H. Sayers, CPA, MBA
RepresentativePaul Silva
Ann Willens
Adrienne LaoJudy SmithKate CockeBobbi JonesFaith Morrow
Bob Martinetto
William Wickwire, M.D.Jack Goldberg
Timothy DickinsKen Gash
Sonia CiuroLinda Cavette
Rabbi Charles BriskinGerry Carrese
Terri HaackCora Fischer
Charles Gale, JrDemi StevensTina Thiman
Kristin ConfortiAnn Cooper
Vicki MurchetBritt Huff
Anthony WatersAnn Shaw
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERSAcademy of Foreign Languages Daiana BaldanziRolling Hills Estates (310)975-4133www.academyofforeignlanguages.com Education
Classic Cleaners Brett Alan Redondo Beach (310)213-9186 Rancho Palos Verdes (310)547-1699 Torrance (310)530-5331 www.wedryclean.com Dry Cleaners
Dave Emenhiser for City Council 2011 Dave Emenhiser Rancho Palos Verdes (424)400-4176 www.daveemenhiser.com Political CandidatePiazza, Donnelly & Marlette LLP, CPAs Hank ParkerTorrance (310)540-4118 www.pdmaccounting.com Accounting ServicesRE/MAX Palos Verdes Realty Susana Cohen Rolling Hills Estates (310)750-6414 www.PalosVerdesHomes.com Real Estate
Local business owners tend to live, work and play in their own neighborhood. They know what’s important to the community and they invest their money
and time accordingly.
Think Local First!The #10 Reason to Do Business Locally is
Local business owners invest in our community.
Remember Your Community!
PVPCC OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
Chair of the BoardKathy Gould
Palos Verdes Library DistrictChair-Elect
Marilyn LyonSouth Bay Environmental Services Center
Secretary/TreasurerSteven Kovary
Steven A. Kovary, CPAPast-Chair of the Board
Sharon RyanAn Uncommmon Journey
Vice-Chair, MembershipAllen Bond
Bank of America Home LoansVice-Chair, Economic Development
& Community AffairsElizabeth Griggs
Promenade on the PeninsulaVice-Chair, Business Advocacy
Kelly Curtis-IntagliataMarymount College
DIRECTORS
David Adishian, Nantucket CrossingRandy Bowers, Malaga Bank
Gerry Carrese, Coldwell BankerDavid Conforti, Troon Golf
Steven Coy, CL!X Portrait Studios, RHEJackie Crowley, RE/MAX Palos Verdes
Melissa Griswold, Griswold & Griswold Insurance Agency Terri Haack, Terranea Resort
Sherry Kramer, Continental Development CorporationMarc Massari, Raymond James & AssociatesShawn Nejad, Rancho Palos Verdes Flowers
Andrea Sala, California State University at Dominguez HillsTeresa Scott, HQ, a member of the Regus Group
George Walker, Walker Executive Coaching, Vistage
CHAMBER STAFFEileen Hupp, President/CEO
Debby Morgan, Marketing and Event CoordinatorPatti Myhre, Business and Project Coordinator
Colleen Cotter, Membership CoordinatorTracy Ferrara, Administrative Assistant
Peninsula Business JournalPalos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce310-377-8111 / www.palosverdeschamber.com
The Peninsula Business Journal is the official publication of, and is published monthly by, the Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce and Visitors’ Center (PVPCC). Its current circulation is 24,000. The PVPCC, a 501(c)6 non-profit organization, is located at 707 Silver Spur Road, Suite 100, RHE, CA 90274. All correspondence and address changes should be sent to this address. The Peninsula Business Journal is published as a service to the Palos Verdes Peninsula and surrounding communities. Considerable effort is made to ensure the accuracy and the reliability of the information published herein, however the PVPCC cannot guarantee its accuracy, nor does it assume any liability for the use of any information published. Official positions of the PVPCC are taken only by vote of record of the Board of Directors, and are clearly referenced as such in the Journal. Members receive a copy of the Peninsula News containing the Peninsula Business Journal published on the fourth Thursday of the month.
Golden Cove Pharmacy & Home Health Care held its official grand opening on June 29th with a Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting. Pictured above are family, friends and employees of Dr. George Wissa (center), owner and pharmacist; Mayor Pro Tem Anthony M. Misetich from the City of Rancho Palos Verdes; Eileen Hupp, President/CEO of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce; Kathy Gould, Chair of the Board of the PVPCC and Director of the PV Library District; and representatives from the Chamber and community. Golden Cove Pharmacy offers compounding, delivery, diabetes management, medical and wellness supplies, glucose testing, immunizations, cholesterol testing and Coumadin Management. Visit them at 31238 PV Dr. West, RPV, in Golden Cove Plaza; 310-750-6082.
Welcome to Golden Cove Pharmacy
Goodwill SOLAC opened its newest Goodwill Store on Western Avenue in Rancho Palos Verdes with a Chamber ribbon cutting on May 20th. Shoppers, Goodwill executives and Chamber members enjoyed a fun-filled shopping event. Be it gently used clothing, home gadgets or a rare collectible or vintage item, there’s something for everyone at a Goodwill Store. Visit them at 28901 S. Western Ave., RPV, in the Terraces Shopping Center.
Congratulations to Brian Joyo of Rancho Palos Verdes for winning the iPod Touch 32G in the Malaga Bank, Promenade on the Peninsula, PVP Chamber of Commerce Drawing at the Palos Verdes Street Fair & Music Festival. Pictured are Eileen Hupp, Brian Joyo and Kim Sutton of Malaga Bank. Missing is Liz Griggs of Promenade on the Peninsula.
Goodwill Store Opens on Western Avenue
Local First! Why is it so important to do business locally? In these challenging economic times,
community becomes increasingly more important. Supporting our local businesses serves to strengthen all aspects of our community. Many local business owners are also local residents with a sincere interest in the well-being of the community. Supporting local businesses is supporting your neighbors. Local business success benefits the community on so many levels. Supporting local business gives these businesses the opportunity and means to invest in local
non-profits—local non-profits in turn support children’s programs, educational programs and municipal activities. Local business success also results in local jobs—local jobs provide more money to invest in local business success—the circle continues and we all benefit! Doing business locally saves you money on gas—save gas, keep the environment green and keep YOUR green so you can then Bank Local! The list goes on and on! We all win when we go local first, so be a good neighbor and support your community—Go Local First!
The Importance of Doing Business LocallyBy Randy Bowers, President/CEO Malaga Bank
Peninsula Resident Wins iPod Touch at PV Street Fair & Music Festival
Morgan’s Jewelers Ribbon Cutting
Morgan’s Jewelers held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the exquisite remodel of their Rolling Hills Estates showroom. Pictured above are PVP Chamber board members and the Varon family. Morgan’s Jewelers, family owned and operated since 1946, offers a vast array of designer jewelry and watches for every occasion. Visit them at 50 Peninsula Center, RHE in the Peninsula Shopping Center; 310-541-2052.
