BusinessJune2006

Vol. 13 No.5L O N G B E A C H

Chamber Bids Farewell to Mayor O’Neill Four in a Row for Chamber Advocacy Stortz Starts New Role in Membership

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California Chamber of Commerce “ADVOCACY PARTNER OF THE YEAR” for 2003, 2004, 2005

I t was President Stephen Hornwho made it official in 1971, theExtended Education Act had justpassed and Long Beach State need-ed to expand its range of services torespond to the wide spectra of educational expectations, so theoffice of Summer Session becamethe office of Summer Session andExtension. Soon after, the officialname of the university changed toCalifornia State University, LongBeach and extension became a distinct department named UniversityExtension Services (UES). It wasn’tuntil 1994 that UES became University College andExtension Services (UCES) and one of the eight academic colleges.

For 35 years, the college has provided additionalaccess to CSULB's exceptional academic programs andeducational resources. Since that day in 1971, UCES has continued to ask “How can we further extend the university’s reach?” With its dedication to identifying and

addressing the educational andtraining needs most relevant to thelocal community and the globalcommunity, UCES continues toanswer that question with innovativesolutions.

Why UCES Is Different—Access and Opportunity

UCES provides a variety of waysto bring people to the university,and to bring the university and itsprograms to the people, through theinnovative delivery of many differenttypes of courses and programs

across diverse subject areas. UCES' unique position asboth an academic college and a community outreachentity means that partnerships with the university, indus-try, and community leadership are an integral part of itsoperation. Fostering collaborative academic initiatives,both credit and professional development (noncredit) hasalways been one of the highest priorities of the UCESadministrative leadership. In this way UCES continues to

provide access to the uni-versity and opportuni-ties for a diverse audi-ence to reach theireducational goals.

UCES programs donot receive state fund-ing and are supportedentirely by student fees.

Education and Training ProgramsUCES maintains a customer-focused market-driven

approach to developing and delivering programs. As aresult, programs are developed to meet the specifictraining and educational needs of the communities thatwe serve. UCES strives to provide the following featuresin every course:* Quality curriculum * Expert instructors * Convenient scheduling * Affordable fees and payment plan options * Fast, easy registration

“California has long been a place where I wantedto live ... because I have felt that if there is to be any civilian aeronautics, it will be there that it will first attainreal success.” —Donald Douglas, 1920

This year’s recipient of The Chamber’s prestigiousDestination Tomorrow Award needs no introduction tothe Long Beach business community—The BoeingCompany in Long Beach. “The 2006 DestinationTomorrow award recognizes the myriad contributionsthat this American business icon has provided the city ofLong Beach for more than 60 years beginning with thefacility opening in1941,” said Randy Gordon, Chamberpresident and CEO. The aerospace industry has longbeen a staple of business stability for Long Beach withthe first airplanes being developed in the southern

California region in 1920 as Donald Douglas, Sr., recog-nized the business value of locating his dream in thisregion.

Whether the name was Davis-Douglas, Douglas,McDonnell-Douglas or Boeing, the aerospace legacy ofour Long Beach aerospace industry gave rise to andenabled a transformation of American society, and hasled to the interdependent global aerospace economy wehave today. The recent and dramatic evolutionarychanges in the aerospace industry was foreshadowed asearly as World War II when then Douglas Aircraft rapidly

expanded its operations to meetthe need for military airplanes.Under a coordinated manufac-turing program, Douglas builtBoeing B-17 bombers at LongBeach, while Boeing builtDouglas DB-7s in Seattle, Wash.Between 1942 and 1945,

Douglas built 29,385 airplanes—about 16 percentof all the U.S. airplanes produced—and peakwartime employment at Douglas was recorded at160,000 workers. The largest facility was at LongBeach, Calif., with more than 1,422,350 square feetof covered workspace—the country's first fully air-conditioned factory. During peak production,the Long Beach plant produced an airplane an hour.

Today’s Boeing in Long Beach, celebrating its90th year of serving the flying public and the

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Boeing Bestowed with Prestigious Award at Chamber Gala

UCES Receives Community Service Award at 115th Inaugural

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A Year of Building Unity

As I complete my year as Chairman of one ofthis nation’s most respected chambers of com-merce, it is with humble pride and gratitude to themany civic volunteers who give of their time andexpertise to help this great city grow, change andmature into a vibrant 21st Century model of suc-cess. With a new mayor, a new City Council, andnewly seated city administrators, Long Beach ispoised for significant change with a new attitude ofcooperative engagement.

The Chamber has focused this past year onbuilding unity in the business community. We havealliances and coalitions with the other local chambers of commerce that concentrate on ourHispanic American, African American andCambodian American business communities whereit has been helpful in decision-making. As well, wehave increased our collaboration with theDowntown Long Beach Association, and otherbusiness entities that rely on a good business environment in order to contribute to the welfareand quality of life for Long Beach citizens.

We have continued our dialogue with local,regional and state representatives on such issuesas workers’ compensation reform, enterprise zoneextensions, and project labor agreements. Wehave had some success but much work remains toensure sound business practices and stability forthe great workforce that the Long Beach communityprovides. Our strategic plan is serving us well andkeeps our business resource focus on issuesimpacting the business environment, directly orindirectly.

The people of Long Beach are alive, and theleadership of this city must be equally alive andvisionary. The Chamber will continue to advocatein the best interests of the Long Beach businesscommunity and its citizens. That advocacy is clearlyevident across this state as the Long BeachChamber again was recognized as the AdvocacyPartner of the Year by the California Chamber—forthe fourth straight year!

In closing, I just want to thank the entireChamber membership for your great supportthroughout the year. From the business peoplewho attend Good Morning Long Beach; to theawesome members of the Women’s BusinessCouncil; to the vibrant membership of theInternational Business Council; to the engagedTechPoint Technology Committee; to the dedicatedand resourceful Workforce Diversity Committee—Ithank you all and commend you for the great workyou are doing for this community.

And, the journey continues…

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Chairman’s Message Larry WhitleyBoeing IntegratedDefense Systems

This July, Mayor BeverlyO’Neill will leave office after 12years at the city’s helm. Due toher overwhelming popularity,O’Neill won a third term after asuccessful and historical victoryas a write-in candidate afterbeing termed out. And last June,Mayor O’Neill cemented herlegacy on the local and nationalpolitical scene by becomingpresident of the U.S. Conferenceof Mayors for her final year asmayor.

Long Beach is fortunate tohave had such steady and superbleadership for the past twelveyears. She has touched the livesof literally thousands of peoplehere in Long Beach, not to mention here at The Chamber.

Mayor O’Neill has deliveredtwelve State of the City addresses as a Chamber-sponsored event. She has presented awards at almostevery Inaugural Gala and remarked about all of theEntrepreneur-of-the-Year recipients at the BusinessForecast conference. The Mayor has taken the podium atnumerous Chamber events where members are always

pleased to hear her optimism about her vision for LongBeach, have come to expect her Mae West quotes, andcan always count on a laugh.

Chamber President and CEO Randy Gordon, whoalso came to the Long Beach scene twelve years ago,had this to say about Mayor O’Neill: “Beverly wasabsolutely the best mayor our city could have had these

Chamber Bids Mayor O’Neill a Fond Farewell

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last 12 years. She accomplishedso much in her 12 years. OurCity’s history book years fromnow should call this time framethe O'Neill era.”

Many describe MayorO'Neill's love of Long Beach asall-encompassing, and that isevident with the sincerity andgenuine interest she shows withher constituents and fellow residents. Simply put, she is alegend.

It’s been an incredible ride,Mayor. Thank you for all thatyou have done for us and forour great City. The Chamberwishes you every continued success!

“Beverly was absolutely the best mayor ourcity could have had these last 12 years.”

—Randy Gordon

Twelve years ago, Mayor Beverly O’Neill andChamber president and CEO Randy Gordonbegan their positions with the City of LongBeach and The Chamber, respectively.

Mayor Beverly O’Neill accepts a warm round of supportfrom the audience during a Chamber luncheon.

115th Inaugural Gala

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2005-2006 Chairman’s CircleDiamond

The Boeing Company ■ DeVry University ■ Hilton Long Beach ■ Long Beach Memorial Medical CenterPort of Long Beach ■ Press-Telegram

PlatinumLong Beach City College ■ Verizon

GoldCity National Bank ■ Community Hospital of Long Beach ■ Epson America, Inc. ■ Farmers & Merchants Bank

Holthouse Carlin & Van Trigt, LLP ■ Hyatt Regency Long Beach ■ Keesal, Young & Logan ■ NextelSt. Mary Medical Center ■ Seaside Printing Company, Inc. ■ Sound Energy Solutions

Toyota Affiliated Companies ■ Universal Care

SilverBNSF Railway Company ■ BP Products North America, Inc. ■ California State University, Long Beach

Catalina Express ■ Denso Sales California, Inc. ■ Lennar Corporation ■ Long Beach AirportLong Beach Business Journal ■ Long Beach Ice Dogs ■ Long Beach Towne Center

Marriott/Renaissance Properties ■ Paragon Steel ■ Sea Launch ■ Southern California EdisonTredway Lumsdaine & Doyle, LLP ■ Westland Construction, Inc. ■ Windes & McClaughry Accountancy Corporation

BronzeAquarium of the Pacific ■ Boeing Realty/Douglas Park ■ Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. ■ Center for Judicial Advocacy

Charter Communications ■ Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage ■ Color Broadband ■ Comerica BankConstruction Consultant Services, Inc. ■ Davis Group ■ DDR/City Place/The Pike ■ DirectTV-California Broadcast Center

Earth Tech ■ Ensemble Investments LLC ■ Ford West ■ Guzman & Gray, CPAs ■ HR-NetworkLong Beach Armada Baseball Team ■ Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center

Laserfiche Document Imaging ■ The Marketing Arm ■ Matson Navigation Company, Inc. ■ Metropolitan Water DistrictMoffatt & Nichol Engineers ■ Parkers’ Lighthouse ■ The Queen Mary ■ Spirit Cruises ■ Tax Technology Research

THUMS Long Beach Company ■ Urban Pacific Builders ■ Via Media Graphic Design ■ Wal*MartWater Replenishment District of Southern California ■ Watson Land Company

The “Chairman’s Circle” is a special group of members that have committed to support the LBACC through sponsorships at various financial levels and at special events. If your company would like to become a member

of the Chairman’s Circle, please contact Randy Gordon, President/CEO, at (562) 432-7830 for details. www.lbworkforcediversity.comEDUCATION RECOGNITION ADVOCACY

In addition, UCES provides companies, organizations,and government agencies with customized professionaldevelopment programs for employees at their work-siteor at CSULB.

Another way that UCES provides additional access toCSULB is through our Open University program. This program provides an opportunity for people who are notcurrently admitted to CSULB to enroll in credit coursesoffered by the university.

Strategic Industry and Education ProgramsThe Center for International Trade and Transportation

(CITT) is a university/industry/non-profit economic collaborative partnership that serves the needs ofSouthern California’s international trade and multimodaltransportation industry through courses, workshops, andconferences. CITT offers the Global Logistics SpecialistProfessional Designation, an industry driven training program for both users and providers of global logisticsservices, as well as administering the Master of Arts inGlobal Logistics.

The American Language Institute (ALI) providesEnglish as a Second Language instruction to internationalstudents. ALI offerings include long-term and short-termprograms, both for credit and non-credit. The majority ofstudents intend to enroll in degree programs at CSULB orother U.S. colleges and universities after they completethe ALI program. Enrollment varies from 125-175 students at any give time.

Celebrate With UCES!As a way to thank the Long Beach community for

supporting UCES throughout the past 35 years, UCESwould like to help you access the university and leveragethe new opportunities that knowledge brings. UCES willbe offering special discounts throughout the 35thanniversary year. Visit www.uces.csulb.edu and click on the 35th anniversary logo for current information and special offers. If you’re interested in any of UCES’courses or customized training opportunities, call theUCES Customer Center at (800) 963-2250 or emailinfo@uces.csulb.edu.

The Chamber will help UCES celebrate their 35thAnniversary by presenting them with the CommunityService Award at the upcoming Inaugural Gala onThursday, June 22.

extended aerospace industry, numbers more than 8,000employees who contribute more than $8.4 million to theCalifornia economy together with its 700 supplier part-ners in California. Through its Employees CommunityFund, Boeing employees donate $4 million annually tothe many non-profit organizations that provided neededservices and products to the citizens of Long Beach andits surrounding communities.

“Our employees are integrated into the very fabric ofour communities where we live and work,” said RonMarcotte, senior Boeing executive in Long Beach. “Weare extremely proud of the contributions the BoeingCompany and its people make to the communities. As acompany and as individuals, we understand our respon-sibilities to our communities, and we are deeply honoredto receive this recognition. We are proud to be part ofthe business and community landscape of Long Beach—a great and vibrant community.”

Boeing will receive this prestigious award at The

Chamber’s 115th Inaugural Gala at the Hyatt RegencyLong Beach on Thurdsay, June 22, 2006. The generalreception begins at 5:45 p.m. with the dinner programfollowing at 6:45 p.m. This black-tie optional event is oneof the premiere business dinners of the year in LongBeach drawing 600 attendees. Also being recognized atthe Gala is California State University, Long Beach,University College & Extension Services (UCES) with theCommunity Service Award. Outgoing Chairman LarryWhitley from Boeing Integrated Defense Systems will behonored for his year of service and Incoming ChairmanByron Schweigert of MemorialCare Medical Centers willbe welcomed for his chairmanship beginning in July,along with the 2006-2007 Officers and Directors.

Individual tickets are $95 and sponsor tables areavailable. For more information regarding The Chamber’sInaugural Gala, contact Elisa Margoni at (562) 436-2810or email emargoni@lbchamber.com. This is an eveningyou won’t want to miss!

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Continued from CoverBoeing Bestowed with Prestigious Award at Chamber Gala

“UCES’ unique position as both an academiccollege and a community outreach entity

means that partnerships with the university,industry, and community leadership are an

integral part of its operation.”

Serving as the Voice of Business

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Voters in the state will have an infrastructure bondissue to vote on in November. It is large—$37.3 billionand has bipartisan support. Even the taxpayers can lookat a win if it is passed because California’s infrastructureis eroding.

The bond monies will all be focused upon shoring upeverything from ports to levees to highways. Over half ofthe $37 billion will go towards transportation projects.Much of the money will focus upon rebuilding, not newconstruction. There is no question that when paired withthe other resources it represents over a $100 billion commitment to transportation, air quality, education,flood prevention, and housing. All tolled will mean thatCalifornia’s business economy will continue to be strongand vibrant for many years to come if the money is spentwisely.

In the excitement of this new bond issue, we shouldnot forget that there is another statewide proposition onthe ballot in November that protects the 2002 voter

For the fourth consecutive year in a row, The Chamberhas been recognized by the California Chamber ofCommerce as their 2006 Advocacy Partner of the Year.Receiving this honor for a fourth straight year reinforcesits commitment to excellence in the advocacy arena.Long Beach is the only chamber in the state to havereceived this recognition four times since the inceptionof the award four years ago.

Chamber chairman of the Board Larry Whitley andpresident and CEO Randy Gordon accepted the awardon behalf of The Chamber at the California Chamber’sAnnual Business Legislative Summit last May inSacramento in front of 700 attendees with more than 300chambers represented.

Unprecedented Four in a Row for Chamber AdvocacyThe Chamber Has Done it Again—Awarded Best Government Affairs Program By California Chamber of Commerce

“We are proud to be recognized again by theCalifornia Chamber with the best government affairs pro-gram in the state,” stated Larry Whitley. “We will contin-ue to lead the fight for pro-jobs government policies and

protect the business interests of our members here inLong Beach,” continued Whitley.

The California Chamber Business Legislative Summitwas held April 24-26 at the Sacramento ConventionCenter. The summit is an annual forum that gives busi-ness and local chamber of commerce leaders the oppor-tunity to meet with peers and state policy experts tofocus on priority legislative issues facing California busi-ness.

“With 450 chambers of commerce in California, this isonce again, a great honor for us. Matt Kinley, TheChamber’s vice chair for public policy, deserves much ofthe credit for his outstanding leadership and forwardthinking,” said Randy Gordon.

The Advocacy Partner of the Year award goes thelocal chamber that represents and protects the interestsof their members, communicates effectively with them,their legislators and their community. In addition, theymust have a responsive grassroots network in place capa-ble of acting quickly on policy issues and legislation thathas an impact on the business community.

“Matt Kinley, The Chamber’s vice chair for public policy, deserves much of the credit for his outstanding leadership

and forward thinking.” --Randy Gordon

Chamber chairman Larry Whitley (L) and Chamber presidentand CEO Randy Gordon (R) accept their fourth “AdvocacyPartner of the Year” award from California Chamber president and CEO Allan Zaremberg (middle).

Infrastructure Bond on the November Ballotapproved Proposition 42’s gas tax revenues. SinceProposition 42 was passed in 2002 many of the fundshave found their way out of transportation and into thegeneral fund because of a loophole in the original law.With this loophole closed it will mean that the gas taxes paid under this bill will be locked into transporta-tion projects.

Highway 99 in the central valley is an example of howbond funds would be spent. The governor wants $1 bil-lion earmarked for repairs and expansion to Highway 99.This highway is in bad repair and overloaded as it essen-tially functions as a major north/south artery for ourstate’s commerce.

Voters can expect to be inundated with politicalleader’s rhetoric touting the wisdom of the bond. Fewquarrel with the need, most have differences about howthe money will be spent—the Democrats want emphasisupon schools and the environment while Republicanspress for transportation and roadway improvements.Because so much of California’s infrastructure has beenallowed to degrade, it positions everyone to be right onneeds without alienating their respective constituencies.

While there will be other initiatives on the Novemberballot, it seems that the stakes are highest for this mam-moth bond issue. It seems to resonate well with the pop-ulace, yet it is always unpredictable when such a complexand large spending bill goes before the public for a vote.History shows that it is easier to say no than yes. InNovember we will all find out how Californians preparefor the future.

Log on for more information: www.longbeachadvocacy.b iz .

“California’s business economy will continueto be strong and vibrant for many years to

come if the money is spent wisely.”

Highlighting the Membership

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Like the LongBeach waterfront,Harbor BreezeYacht Charters &Cruises (HBYC)has grown overthe years. “The

City of Long Beach has been a great place to start a busi-ness,” said owner Dan Salas. “The environment is verybusiness-friendly.” Since its establishment in RainbowHarbor in 2000, HBYC has grown from a single sightsee-ing vessel to a fleet of five. The newest vessel, the M/VChristopher, was custom built for Rainbow Harbor, andboasts stadium seating, with unobstructed views from alllocations for sightseeing, a large upper deck, and a gal-ley area great for corporate entertaining. In addition,HBYC offers daily sightseeing cruises of the Long BeachHarbor, seasonal whale watching, and a luxurious yacht,the Caroline, hosting such corporate clients as (Boeing,Enterprise, Hyundai, Ports of Long Beach and LosAngeles, Toyota, Sanyo, etc.). For more information or toplan your next event, contact event coordinator, DawnJanuszka at (562) 983-6880.

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CommunityHospital of LongBeach (CHLB) will

celebrate the fifth anniversary of its reopening onTuesday, June 27, with a wine and food tasting atop thehospital’s parking structure beginning at 5 p.m. Dr.Robert Pugach who was instrumental in the hospital’sreopening, along with Mayor Beverly O’Neill, will be hon-ored. Wines of the world will be featured and have beengenerously donated by Doug Simons of TGIC WineImporters. Other wine donations are provided by TheWine Crush and MDM Wines. In addition to a wide arrayof wines and food, the event will feature The MezzoniansSwing group, dessert crepes and chocolate fountain byThe Crepe Lady, and several auction items. Founded in1924, CHLB closed in September 2000 and through anorganized grassroots effort, reopened in June 2001. Thecost is $50 per person with proceeds to be used to pur-chase new equipment and software for the hospital (TaxI.D. 95-4827724). For reservations and information,please call 562.494.0532.

Dr. E. Jan Kehoe, Superintendent-President of LongBeach Community College (LBCC) District has

announced her retirement. Kehoehas served as president since July1997, coming to the campus fromMerced College where she hadserved as president for nearly sevenyears. Her retirement is expected toeffective January 2007. The boardof trustees honored Kehoe with

emeritus status as Superintendent-President upon herretirement from the district. During her nearly 10 years atLBCC, Kehoe has helped the two campus district onCarson Street and Pacific Coast Highway, grow success-fully both academically and physically. Under her leader-ship, the voters of the LBCC District in March 2002,approved Measure E, a &176,000,000 facilities construc-tion and modernization bond measure that will renovatethe two campuses and support new technologies goinginto the future.

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The Long BeachArea Conventionand Visitors Bureau

(CVB) has won its third consecutive Pinnacle Award fromreaders of Successful Meetings, a premiere industry pub-lication with a circulation of 75,000. The award is recog-nized as the “most credible and prestigious symbol ofgroup service among planners and hoteliers.” In addi-tion, the CVB was ranked number five in a recent issue ofExpo Magazine, which highlighted the “10 easy places”for groups to hold events.

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Long Beach-based Earth Tech,Inc. was recently

contracted for a $25 million project to restore and repairHurricane Katrina-damaged military family housing unitsat Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi. In addi-tion, the company was selected as the lead designer toexpand Highway U.S. 17 from two to four lanes and builda bypass around the city of Washington, about 125 milesnortheast of Raleigh, North Carolina. Construction isexpected to begin February 2007 and be completed inNovember 2010.

Eric Brown, Senior Vice Presidentof Western Division Operations for Charter Communications, wasrecently presented with the VanguardAward for Cable OperationsManagement. This award is themost prestigious award presentedby the National Cable &

Telecommunications Association. This award was createdto recognize a cable manager from the corporate,regional or system level who has made a significant con-tribution, through his or her company, to the cable indus-try. The awards committee noted that Eric Brown oversawthe launch of the nation’s first all digital cable system herein Long Beach in 2004 in addition to his commitment tocreating world-class public affairs initiatives, such asCharter’s “Enough is Enough” programming marathon tocombat gang violence. Finally, they noted his commit-ment to building a highly-diverse and effective seniormanagement team in Charter’s Western Division, thedivision that led the entire company in financial perform-ance for 2005.

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California State University,Long Beach (CSULB) was recentlynamed the third best value publiccollege in the nation by thePrinceton Review, based on academ-

ics, tuition GPA, financial aid and student borrowing. Andaccording to the 2007 edition of “America’s Best ValueColleges,” it is the least expensive of the schools in theCSU system. CSULB enrolls approximately 34,500 stu-dents and employs nearly 2,000 faculty members. Theuniversity offers 81 baccalaureate degrees, 66 master’sdegrees and two joint doctoral degrees within its eightcolleges.

ThankYou toHyatt Regency Long Beach

for hosting The Chamber’s AprilBoard of Directors meeting.

For more information call: Aaron Gordnier Office: (562)624-5008 • Cell: (714)715-0863

service, a dedication that she shares with her teenagedaughter Hillary. In addition to other commitments,both are actively involved with the International Peace

Choir, Long Beach’s own celebrated youth choir. ABoard member since 2002, she becomes President inJuly 2006 as it celebrates its 20th anniversary season.

You’ll see Kelly at The Chamber’s Good MorningLong Beach breakfasts on the first and third Wednesdaysof every month at The Grand. Don’t hesitate to contactKelly with any questions, or for information pertaining toyour membership. She can be reached at (562) 590-9234or via email at kstortz@lbchamber.com.

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Chamber News

“My goal is to expose the business community in Long Beach to the value in

participating in a viable and exciting chamber of commerce.”

Stortz Starts New Role in Membership at The Chamber

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The Chamber Returns to China Next March

The Chamber is pleased to welcomeKelly Stortz as the new Vice President ofMembership. Many in the Chamber havecome to know Kelly in her previous role asExecutive Assistant to President/CEORandy Gordon since joining The Chamberstaff in 2004.

Kelly’s primary role is to serve as theprofessional membership liaison to thecommunity. Additionally, she will be coor-dinating the Ambassador Program, GoodMorning Long Beach networking break-fasts, and acting as staff liaison to the Tech Point technol-ogy committee.

“I’m truly thrilled at this opportunity. For over 30years I’ve made Long Beach my home and I understandhow a strong, vibrant economic climate positively affectsevery aspect of life in the city,” stated Kelly Stortz. “My

goal is to expose the business commu-nity in Long Beach to the value in par-ticipating in a viable and exciting cham-ber of commerce,” Stortz continued.

A lifelong resident of the city ofLong Beach, she attended WoodrowWilson High School, Long Beach CityCollege and Cerritos College majoringin Business Administration. She waselected Student Body President and satas a member of the Cerritos CollegeBoard of Trustees. After leaving Cerritos

College, Kelly worked in the fields of venture capitalinvestments, public relations and was with the South BayAssociation of REALTORS® for 3 years before joining TheChamber.

In addition to her involvement with The Chamber,Kelly has a strong belief in the importance of community

The Chamber and Citslinc International present theirsecond annual China tour. Comments from 2006 satisfiedtravelers include: wonderful, fabulous, incredible, a fan-tastic value, professional, impressively smooth, an expe-rience of a lifetime, and I want to do it again!

Join Chamber members and families for a 9-day tourof China. Visit Beijing, Suzhou, Hangzhou, and Shanghaiand see how China’s economic reforms continue to trans-form this ancient land into an unforgettable fusion ofexotic and modern.

Marvel at the 4000 mile long, 2000 year old GreatWall of China and numerous other stunning sights.

Contact: Chamber Staff liaison, Sterling Spector at(562) 436-1251, ext. 103, sterlinglbacc@msn.com

Back by popular demandMarch 5 – 13, 2007

The 9-day tour includes:

• RT Airfare from LAX• 5-star or 4-star Hotel Accommodations

• 3 Full Meals Every Day• Deluxe Bus Tours

• English-Speaking Guides• Fees for All Attractions

YOUR COST: $1399Per person double occupancyAct quickly; space is limited

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Volunteer Opportunities

A Night to Remember

Kudos to Theresa Brunella, Denise Hayes, HollyNoble, Claudette Powers and Linda Guthmann Kriegerfor their prodigious efforts that made a dream a reality atthe Women’s Business Council Scholarship Dinner. Thefestive ambience of the evening was surpassed only bythe inspirational stories of the recipients of WCB’s schol-arships from Long Beach City College, Cal State LongBeach and Women From Shelter to Workforce.

The memorable evening included a walk down mem-ory lane by Lisa Lynn Backus. Lisa, who is the Director ofCatering at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, began theWCB Scholarship Program with $500 when she wasWCB’s president in 1995. WCB also recognized andthanked its Platinum sponsors PacifiCare, InternationalRealty & Investments and Colonial Faith Chapel, its Goldsponsors Pit Bull, Roscoe’s and Capital Resources, Inc.,its Silver sponsors Side Bar Security, Long Beach TimesNewspaper, ASIC2FAB, and LL Whitley Associates, and

its Bronze sponsors Alex C. Auguiano, CPA, AntiochBaptist Church, Scelester Ford, Fern Ward, and FrankWiggins for their generous contributions.

WCB returned to the Holiday Inn on Lakewood for itsMay luncheon. Following a first-rate networking session,WCB presented the president of Cal State Long Beach,Dr. F. King Alexander for an interesting talk.

The final touches are being put on the plans for theInstallation Dinner to be held on Tuesday, June 13, 2006.Following a reception beginning at 5:30 p.m. on the out-side patio of the Long Beach Marriott, activities willmove into the restaurant for dinner and the program.

For additional information contact Judy Nelson at(562) 432-8128 or jnelson@lbchamber.com

InternationalBusinessAssociationPresident, Terry GeilingProfessional Business Services

Women’s BusinessCouncilPresident, Ivy GoolsbyInternational Realty &Investments

WorkforceDiversityCommitteeChair, Janet McCarthyGoodwill Industries of Long Beach and South Bay

IBA Presents Green Port Forum

We have all heard and seen the news stories aboutair pollution, water pollution and traffic congestionaround the Ports. But, how bad is it and what is being

done to fix it? These are the

kinds of toughquestions that willbe asked at theIBA’s “one of akind” GREENPORT FORUM onFriday, June 23,2006 from 11:30 –

1:30 pm at the Airport Marriott Hotel. The IBA will hosta panel of senior executives from the Port of Long Beachand the Port of Los Angeles. The panel will be moderat-ed by George Cunningham. George is the editor of thewell known Cunningham Report and is a respected andimpartial trade industry expert. George will ask thetough questions about specifically what is being done toclear the air, clean up the water, reclaim contaminatedsoil, promote healthy wildlife and cut down on truck traf-fic. He will have the panelists identify the programs thatare in place now as well as the ones that are still beingplanned. He will ask for their time tables, budgets andmeasurement criteria. You will get a chance to hearabout what technology is being used, how the shippingcompanies, the truckers and the Ports are workingtogether, what the specific goals are and how progresswill be measured – and how this progress will be pre-sented to the public.

This forum is a must attend for anyone who lives hereor works here. It is your best chance to ask questions andhear the facts from the Port executives who make thedecisions on the key issues that impact all of us. Bethere! Contact Judy Nelson at (562) 432-8128 for moreinformation.

Spotlighting Cultural Education

Since 2001, The Chamber’s Workforce DiversityCommittee has been engaged in responding to theneeds of diverse business owners. Its platform is toadvocate for the principles of diversity and inclusionwithin The Chamber and the broader community, and torecognize businesses that implement diversity into theirbusiness plans.

The Committee’s main focus is on educating thebusiness community in a context of change regardingthe benefits of honoring diversity in the workplace. TheCommittee is planning its 4th Annual Diversity Breakfastat the Hyatt on Wednesday, October 25th. The programfor the event will spotlight education of the businesscommunity on the importance of bringing awareness ofcultural differences among our business community’sworking population.

One organization that is already doing this well wasrecently honored at The Chamber’s Good Morning LongBeach breakfast at The Grand on Wednesday, May 17thwith the Diversity Best Practices Award.

Janet McCarthy-Wilson, President & CEO ofGoodwill Industries of Long Beach and South Bay andChair of Workforce Diversity Committee presented awinner’s plaque to Alan Hostrup, President & CEO ofYMCA of Greater Long Beach, acknowledging the Y’sdiversity initiative. “YMCA’s 2005-2010 Strategic Planincludes a commitment to diversity,” said McCarthy-Wilson. “The Workforce Diversity Committee proudlyacknowledges the efforts made by this culturally compe-tent organization. The rigorous selection process of theCommittee generated the easy conclusion that AlanHostrup’s organization was the clear winner of theCommittee’s May 2006 Best Practices Award.”

For more information visit www.lbworkforcediversi-ty.com. Or click on the Workforce Diversity Committee’slink on the Chamber website, www.lbchamber.com.

By R Sterling Spector

“The final touches are being put on the plansfor the Installation Dinner to be held on

Tuesday, June 13, 2006.”

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PAIDPERMIT NO. 416LONG BEACH, CA

One World Trade Center, Suite 206Long Beach, California 90831-0206

Upcoming EventsJune 2006

See Enclosed Flyers

Women’s Business CouncilInstallation DinnerTUESDAY, JUNE 13, 2006

5:30 PM RECEPTION • 6:00 PM DINNER PROGRAM

Long Beach Airport MarriottJudy Nelson (562) 432-8128 • jnelson@lbchamber.com

115th Inaugural GalaTHURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2006

6:00 PM RECEPTION • 7:00 PM DINNER PROGRAM

Hyatt Regency Long BeachElisa Margoni (562) 436-2810 • emargoni@lbchamber.com

IBA Luncheon—Green Port ForumModerator: George CunninghamPanelists: Senior Executives from

Ports of Long Beach & Los Angeles

FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 2006 • 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Long Beach Airport MarriottJudy Nelson (562) 432-8128 • jnelson@lbchamber.com

Save the Date:

18th Annual Chamber Golf Classic

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2006El Dorado Park Golf Course

Sponsorship OpportunitiesElisa Margoni (562) 436-2810 • emargoni@lbchamber.com

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