march 2010 - Calabasas Chamber of Commerce

MARCH 2010
Calabasas Chamber Dances into
2010 at ‘A Night in Rio’ Extravaganza
2010 Calabasas Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, from
left, City of Calabasas Mayor pro Tem Barry Groveman, Installation Officer; Carol Washburn, President/CEO; Jami Taguchi, Director; Michelle
Paquette, Director; Doug Ridley, Immediate Past Chair; Trevis Rucci,
Vice Chair Membership; Jeff Blum, Vice Chair Chamber Development;
Kimberly Bordonaro, Chairman of the Board; Martin Seda, Vice Chair
Governmental Affairs; Elena Yasno, First Vice Chair; Matthew Pime, Vice
Chair Finance; Brenda Johnson, Director; Jeff Morton, Director and Barbara McDaniel, Director. (Not Pictured: Rick Lemmo, Director and Don
Lucove, Director.)
Outgoing Chairman Doug
Ridley passes the gavel to
incoming Chair Kimberly
Bordonaro while President
and CEO Carol Washburn
presents Kimberly with a
bouquet of tropical flowers.
Members Honored – (Left from right) Mayor Pro Tem Barry Groveman, Installation Officer; Doug Ridley, Outgoing Chairman of the Board;
Mike Higginbotham, named Deputy of the Year; Martin Seda and Steve
Brevidoro, Chairman’s Award recipients; Callie Hurd, representative for
State Senator Fran Pavely, and Cynthia Scott, representative for L.A.
County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky.
The 2010 Census is Coming - Be Counted!
The 2010 Census is just around the corner and it’s vital that you be counted. Beginning in March you’ll
receive a Census form in the mail. It’s easy to fill out and it’s confidential. In fact, it’s a crime for the Census
Bureau to share your information with anyone including the IRS or Immigration. We need everyone counted
to receive our fair share of federal money for schools, roadways and hospitals.
Census facts:
• The U.S. Constitution requires the federal government to count the population every 10 years.
• Everyone residing in all 50 states, Washington, D.C., America Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands is included in the Census.
• The 2010 will mark the 23rd Census of the United States.
• All responses are used for statistical purposes only, and all are strictly confidential.
For more information on the Census, contact Andrew Cohen-Cutler, Associate Planner for the City of
Calabasas at 818.224.1704.
The CALABASAS POST is a publication of
the Calabasas Chamber of Commerce,
23564 Calabasas Road, Suite 101
Calabasas, CA 91302
818.222.5680 / Fax 818.222.5690
E-mail: info@calabasaschamber.com
Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., M - F
www.calabasaschamber.com
2010 Board Of Directors
Chairman of the Board
Kimberly Bordonaro (2006)
ProStyle Image, 818.468.4670
First Vice Chair
Elena Yasno (2008)
Ticket to Travel, 818.222.0252
Vice Chair Finance
Matthew Pime (2006)
New England Financial, 818.999.2800
Vice Chair Governmental Affairs
Martin Seda (2005)
AXA Advisors, LLC, 818.587.4297
Vice Chair Chamber Development
Jeff Blum (2007)
Raymond James & Associates, Inc.
805.218.8914
Vice Chair Membership
Trevis Rucci (2008)
Wells Fargo Advisors
310.288.5447
Immediate Past Chair
Doug Ridley (2006)
Anthem Digital, 818.597.2344
Brenda Johnson (2006)
Calabasas Pharmacy
818.223.8656
Rick Lemmo (2008)
Caruso Affiliated, 323.900.8122
Don Lucove, CPA (2008)
Lucove, Say & Company
818.224.4411
Barbara McDaniel (2005)
Prudential California Realty – Calabasas
818.425.1502
Jeff Morton (2007)
AmeriFund Lending Group
818.564.4127
Michelle Paquette (2009)
All Ways Consulting, 310.429.7117
Jami Taguchi (2009)
Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist
818.585.4403
Chamber Staff
Carol Washburn, President/CEO
Tinalyn Firestone, Account Executive
Joni Samuels, Account Executive
Cheryl Frotton, Administrative Assistant
Newsletter Design
Diana LaPointe
DJW Design, 818.730.7215
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CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE
By Kimberly Bordonaro, ProStyle Image
Do you create your own luck?
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t’s March, and in going with the St. Patty’s Day theme,
I pose this question to you in regards to your business
relationships.
Building successful relationships does not happen overnight.
It takes time to create trust and demonstrate your professionalism. One chamber venue that allows you to reveal your professional character and competence is by volunteering to serve on
one of our many committees. It is an excellent opportunity to
work hand-in-hand with like-minded professionals – who also
happen to be your prospective customers and referral sources - supporting one another for
the success of a mutual cause.
The key is to find a committee that truly speaks to something you care about and allocating some of your time to actively get involved. Some of the on-going committees to select
from include:
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Chamber Deputies Program
Education/Green Task Force
Economic and Governmental Affairs
Monthly Breakfast Programs
Annual Wine Tasting & Silent Auction
Annual Pumpkin Festival
Annual Bowling Tournament
Annual Board Installation Dinner
By being sincere and consistent in your efforts, you will create your own luck in establishing relationships.
The calendar on the back of this newsletter displays the current meetings dates for our
committees. For more information on a specific committee, contact the Chamber Office and
they will put you in touch with the appropriate chairperson.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
By Martin Seda, Economic & Governmental Affairs Committee Chair
At the February 1st meeting, the Chair opened with an update from the last Chamber
Board meeting concerning the League of California Cities’ effort to qualify an initiative for
the November ballot. The purpose of the initiative is to protect municipal revenue sources
by prohibiting the State from taking funds used for transportation or local government
projects and services. The Board will consider the Committee’s recommendation of support
at their February 23rd meeting.
In addition, our public representatives discussed a number of key points affecting their
jurisdictions and stakeholders:
1. Water Conservation – Jeff Reinhardt, from the Las Virgenes Municipal Water District (LVMWD), updated us on a number of developments:
• Despite our recent storms, it will still take about two to three years to refill our
ground water reservoirs
• The Metropolitan Water District and State Senator Fran Pavely held a Community
Leaders’ Briefing on important water issues impacting California and our local
communities on February 12th at the Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center.
• The District is opposing recently introduced Assembly Bill 5094 that would require
See Legislative Update, page 5
Business Mixer
The Calabasas Chamber of CommerceTM
Invites You to the Mixer & Grand Opening of
March 25 Luncheon
Business Networking Luncheon
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The Courtyard at the Commons
23637 Calabasas Road, Calabasas
Calabasas Civic Center - Founders Hall
200 Civic Center Way, Calabasas
Thursday, March 18
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
~Free Admission ~ Refreshments ~
~ Networking ~
Non-Members will be charged
a nominal fee for admission
To make a reservation, call the
Chamber Office at 818.222.5680
A Night in Rio
Admission: Members $25; Non-Members $30
RSVP to Cheryl at 818.222.5680
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GOOD MORNING, CALABASAS!
Jeff Morton from AmeriFund Lending
Group will moderate the March Good Morning Calabasas! Breakfast on Thursday,
March 11, starting at 7:15 a.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn – Calabasas. The theme for
discussion will be Table Top Networking with
the Topic: “Marching to a New Beat” – One
Change You’ve Made Since the New Year Started that is Helping Your Business. Bring plenty of business cards to share, literature for the marketing display table, and rehearse your 30-second
business introduction.
Thank you to Marcey Verity-Viner of the American Cancer
Society for moderating the February Breakfast program. And, special thanks to the following people for their generous door prizes at
the February Breakfast: Phil Berkner, Berkner Mobile Notary and
Live Scan Fingerprinting; Bob J. Epstein, Attorney at Law; Wayne
Levine, Bettermen.org; Al Rosenberg, Beds Unlimited; Jami Taguchi, Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist and Cathy Yoel, Barrys
Ticket Service. A special thank you to our February Breakfast
Sponsor, Cathy Yoel from Barrys Ticket Service.
Chamber members and the general public are invited to attend
the monthly Breakfast. The cost is $15 for members and $18 for
non-members. Please call Cheryl Frotton at 818.222.5680 to make
your reservation. No shows will be charged.
RIBBON CUTTINGS
The Calabasas Chamber welcomes Red Ginger, an authentic
Sushi and Thai restaurant – (l-r) Mike Higginbotham, AXA Advisors, LLC; Marcey Verity-Viner, American Cancer Society; Carol
Washburn, Chamber President/CEO; Elena Yasno, Ticket to Travel;
Jubbie Sukharom, Owner; Jeff Blum, Raymond James & Associates, Inc.; Jami Taguchi, Certified Hypnotherapist and Take Shape
for Life; Carolyn Coradeschi, Velocity Sales & Business Coaching;
Dana Rolland, Atmosphere Events & Catering and Bob J. Epstein,
Attorney at Law.
March Breakfast Sponsored by:
Chamber Board Members and Deputies Welcome Jami Taguchi,
Take Shape for Life, a medically formulated & nutritionally balanced food program – (l-r) Mike Higginbotham, AXA Advisors,
LLC; Jubbie Sukharom, Red Ginger; Marcey Verity-Viner, American Cancer Society; Carolyn Coradeschi, Velocity Sales & Business
Coaching; Jami Taguchi, Owner; Elena Yasno, Ticket to Travel; Jeff
Blum, Raymond James & Associates, Inc.; Carol Washburn, Chamber
President/CEO; Dana Rolland, Atmosphere Events & Catering and
Bob J. Epstein, Attorney at Law.
Advertising Opportunities!
Three great ways to reach the local community:
3 Place a flyer in our monthly newsletter
3 Place an ad in the newsletter
3 Advertise online on the Chamber website
Call the Calabasas Chamber Office at 818.222.5680.
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WELCOME, NEW MEMBERS
GRAPHIC SALES WEST, INC. – For over
30 years has been a leader in the direct mail
and print advertising world. Our clients
range from local city governments to wellknown retailers and restaurants. We produce all configurations of printed material
such as flyers, brochures, postcards, pamphlets, booklets, catalogs, books, magazines,
newsletters and all inserts for magazines,
newspapers and billing. Please call for a free
half hour consultation. Our hours of operation are Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00
p.m.
Randall H. Pelter, Sales Director
23564 Calabasas Road #108
Calabasas, CA 91302
(818) 704-0234
rhpelter@mac.com
4767 Commons Way
Calabasas, CA 91302
(818) 276-1858
www.lifechangecommunity.org
RED GINGER - Is the authentic Sushi and
Thai restaurant experience friendly staff and
fun atmosphere. Our customers can enjoy
dine in, takeout, and delivery service.
Jubbie Sukharom, Manager
22984 Ventura Blvd.
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
(818) 591-8055
www.redginger-restaurant.com
TAKE SHAPE FOR LIFE – Medically formulated & nutritionally balanced food program that teaches you to eat healthy, promoting long-term health goals. This is an
additional new business feature to my hypnotherapy practice.
Jami Taguchi, Certified Hypnotherapist
23777 Mulholland Hwy. #108
Calabasas, CA 91302
www.innerroadtochange.com
LIFE CHANGE COMMUNITY CHURCH
Church services are at 10:00 a.m. Sundays
and includes modern Christian music and
quality childcare.
Brad Johnson – Lead Pastor / CEO
Edwards Theater
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Did You Know?
Legislative Update
WEDBUSH SECURITIES - Is a leading financial services and investment firm that provides
private and institutional brokerage, investment
banking, private capital, research, and asset
management to individual, institutional and issuing clients.
Brian D. Raat, CPF
5855 Topanga Canyon Blvd. #510
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(818) 226-6753
www.wedbushsecurities.com/brianraat
PLANET BEAUTY - We offer a variety of quality beauty products and several exclusive lines
such as Pureology, Jane Iredale, and Smashbox.
Expertly trained professionals are readily available to customize a personal regimen to accommodate all your skin, hair, and body needs. With
a full service salon in the works we promise to
be your local one stop beauty shop.
Christine Diep, Manager
23637 Calabasas Road
Calabasas, CA 91302
(818) 225-8920
www.planetbeauty.com
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For each business referred to the Chamber, you will receive
a $25 discount on your membership dues
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State Legislature review of the proposal for water conveyance in the
Sacramento Delta. This bill is viewed as a tactic to further delay the
implementation of the compromise solution developed by Governor
and Legislators late last year.
2. Public Safety – Richard Woolard, Calabasas Public Safety Commissioner, discussed the following points:
• The Highway Patrol reported a 10% reduction in collisions over
the past year.
• A 101 Freeway Task Force meeting will take place on February
9th to review key issues along the freeway corridor between the
West Valley and Thousand Oaks.
• The City is promoting a shoe collection for Haiti that is being
publicized on its TV station.
• The Lost Hills Sheriff Station is sponsoring a collection of expired drugs that residents are encouraged to use rather than
their own disposal methods.
3. City Planning - Tom Bartlett, City Planning Director, reported
that the City Council recently approved the updated Development
Code needed to match the City’s Master Development Plan. Several
new ordinances have also been adopted including:
• Green Building Ordinance – The code is an adoption of the State’s
voluntary code that impacts materials to be used in development.
• Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance – A State law that requires compliance by cities for the purpose of improving water
conservation.
• Tobacco Sales – Further restrictions on sales locations with
regards to distance from schools.
The Committee’s next meeting is scheduled for March 1st at Fins
Creekside Restaurant at 12 noon. Please join us to learn about the
issues that affect your business community.
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A Night in Rio Highlights!
he Calabasas Chamber of Commerce celebrated “A Night in Rio” on January 30th at the Calabasas Country Club. RioBela Productions presented a 5-piece Pagode, Samba and Bossa Nova group Brazilidade featuring singer Katia Moraes and her guitar player.
Sizzling Samba Dancers performed throughout the program and the evening included a silent auction and authentic Brazilian cuisine – A
Brazilian Carnaval in true Rio Style!
Photos by Phil Berkner Photography
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THANK YOU,
RENEWING MEMBERS
1990
Leonis Adobe Museum
1992
Motion Picture & TV Fund
1995
Quality Parking Service, Inc.
Las Virgenes Municipal Water District
1996
Malibu Canyon Apartments
1997
Diagnostic Automation / Cortez Diagnostics, Inc.
Warner Center Marriott Hotel
New Millennium Homes
1998
Calabasas Village
Mi Piace Italian Restaurant
The UPS Store #1093
1999
Canoga Park Heating & A/C, Inc.
2001
George Thompson Diamond Co.
Hilton Garden Inn – Calabasas
2003
Center for Spiritual Living
Thank You to Our
“A Night a Rio”
Silent Auction Sponsors
A Step In Time School of Dance; All Saints Home Care;
American Cancer Society; Barrys Ticket Service; Beds Unlimited; CFC Mortgage Bankers – Anthony Schlotthauer;
Dot Joy Hair Studio; Drivers Ed Direct; Eden Surgical Center; Pam Evans; Farm Fresh to You; Gelb Group A Family of
Companies; Kevin Lubera Photography; Las Virgenes Municipal Water District; Loving Home Hospice, Inc.; Marmalade Café; NOW Messenger Service; Red Ginger Sushi &
Thai Restaurant; RMS Direct, Inc.; Roclord Studio Photography; Saddle Peak Lodge; Vail, Schuch & Associates; Warner
Center Marriott Hotel; William Mitchell Margolin, Attorney
at Law and William Wais, Attorney at Law.
Special Thanks to:
Phil Berkner, Photographer
Steve Brevidoro, Master of Ceremonies
Rhonda Burton, Floral Designer
Murillo Miranda, Calabasas Country Club
Valeria Ruggieri, RioBela Productions
and the Committee:
Jeff Blum, Event Chair, Raymond James & Associates, Inc.
Cheryl Frotton, Chamber Administrative Assistant
Larry Negrin, Larry Negrin, CPA
Trevis Rucci, Wells Fargo Advisors
Deborah Schuch, Vail, Schuch & Associates
Jami Taguchi, Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist
Elena Yasno, Ticket to Travel
Carol Washburn, Chamber President & CEO
2004
AXA Advisors, LLC
Ticket To Travel
Berkner Mobile Notary Service and Live Scan Finger Printing
Silver Star Automotive Group
2006
DJW Design
I.C.O.N. Salon
Pierce College
2007
SusieCakes
2008
Homewood Suites by Hilton
2009
CAbi
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Sponsor a Chamber
Networking Luncheon
For a $150 Sponsorship, you and
Sponsor
your employees will be the “Host” of the
a
Lunch!
luncheon,greeting fellow Chamber Members and their guests. The sponsorship
also includes • a 5-minute presentation about
your company and an introduction of your employees, • a
premiere marketing table to display your company’s goods
and services, • your company and logo posted on the
Chamber’s website home page with the luncheon article
and a link to your website, • a business card ad in the Calabasas Post, and • a complimentary lunch. Call Carol at the
Chamber Office: 818.222.5680.
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MARCH 2010
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Monday, 12:00 Noon
EGAC Committee Meeting
Fins Creekside
18 Thursday, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Business Mixer
Planet Beauty
23637 Calabasas Road, Calabasas
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Tuesday, 5:00 p.m.
Deputy Meeting
Chamber Office
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Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Coffee with Carol
Chamber Conference Room
23564 Calabasas Road, #101
Thursday, 9:30 a.m.
Education/Green Task Force
Committee Meeting
Chamber Office
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Tuesday, 5:00 p.m.
Board of Directors Meeting
Acura 101 West
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Thursday, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Chamber Luncheon
Calabasas Civic Center –
Founders Hall
200 Civic Center Way, Calabasas
Thursday, 7:15 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
Good Morning Calabasas!
Chamber Networking Breakfast
Hilton Garden Inn – Calabasas
24150 Park Sorrento, Calabasas
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Calabasas Chamber Welcomes
4G Wireless to the Commons at Calabasas!
Founded in Southern California in 2006, 4G Wireless, a Premium Retailer for Verizon Wireless, has continually endeavored to
be a driving force in the wireless industry. Today, 4G Wireless continues to grow steadfast throughout the western United States with
over 55 locations open in California and Nevada. They have built a
strong management team by recruiting from the top leaders in the
wireless messaging, telecommunications and internet industries.
It is through this team and their combined knowledge and experience in all facets of wireless communication; sales, marketing,
and financial management, that 4G Wireless successfully strives in
today’s ever-changing wireless industry. Customers can speak with
highly trained sales and service representatives who are committed
to providing shoppers with world-class customer service.
Come visit the friendly staff at 4G Wireless to see, touch and
learn about Verizon Wireless products and services. Located in the
Commons at Calabasas near Ralph’s Market. Phone: 818.591.1300
and website: www.4gwireless.com.
Chamber Celebrates the Opening of 4G Wireless, Inc. – (l-r) Joni Samuels, Chamber Account Executive, Mike Higginbotham, AXA Advisors, LLC;
Catherine Cobb, Fido Fitness and Shaklee; Carol Washburn, Chamber President/CEO; James Bozajian, City of Calabasas Council Member; Zed Ayeni,
Manager of 4G Wireless, Inc.; Kimberly Bordonaro, Chamber Chairman;
Jami Taguchi, Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist; Marcey Verity-Viner, American Cancer Society and Toni Yamin, The Carlisle Collection.