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MARCH
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20, No.
No. 334
Sunder Ramani, Mike Gatto Face Off
June 8th for 43rd Assembly District Seat
Photo by Andre Murray
Sunder Ramani and Mike Gatto gathered nearly identical vote counts
in the April primary election for the 43rd Assembly District. The two will
now face each other in a June runoff election for the seat vacated by
Paul Krekorian after his election to the Los Angeles City Council. Ramani,
shown on the right in the above photo from the League of Women Voters’ Candidate Forum, is a local business owner and former President
of the Burbank Chamber of Commerce. Gatto, shown above at left, is
a former district director for Rep. Brad Sherman.
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When the Chamber’s iPhone App
was launched at the March Business Connection Luncheon, member
Michelle Bouse downloaded
the app before the presentation was even finished. That
decision paid off just days later
when the door lock to her business, Michelle Bouse’s Beauty
Boutique, broke just before she
and her stylist were booked with
appointments at the spa.
Unable to contact her landlord
and with no way to access her business, Michelle remembered the Chamber’s
iPhone app. “I opened my iPhone and
immediately thought of the Burbank
Chamber application to find a locksmith,”
she said. “Within one minute I was on the
phone with a locksmith who was able to
come by within 20 minutes. I was
completely locked out of my business and my landlord was not in. I
had no resources to look up a local
business. With only a few taps on
my phone I located, called and
scheduled help.
“I can’t tell you how valuable this new application is!”
she added. “Thank you to all
who were involved in the
development and the launching of the Burbank Chamber iPhone
application.”
“The new application is wonderful
and really saved me,” she concluded.
“Now we are back to business as usual
and I have the comfort of knowing if I
need help locally I have all the contacts I
need right on my iPhone!”
Showcase Cabaret Provides Evening
of Elegance and Entertainment
With all the elegance and excitement
of a night on Broadway, the Burbank
Chamber of Commerce treated attendees at their Showcase
Cabaret to a special
musical experience.
Entering the
Grand Ballroom of the
Sheraton Universal
Hotel, guests were surrounded by posters of
some of Warner Bros.’
most famous musicals. Each table also
featured a different
Warner Bros. musical
production, complete
with notes indicating
which films were shot
in Burbank and the
awards and recognition each received.
Guests were greeted by the talented
Barry Lamster on the baby grand piano.
The dinner show featured Burbank’s own
Gino Gaudio and the Showase Singers, who
performed numbers from Cabaret, Beauty
and the Beast, Camelot, Mame, Wicked,
Brigadoon, Gypsy, Pirates of Penzance, La
Boheme, Phantom of the Opera, Chicago,
My Fair Lady, and South Pacific. A special
section of the program featured favorite
operatic excerpts. The Showcase Singers’
magnificent performance brought guests
to their feet in a spontaneous and welldeserved standing ovation.
Although the evening focused on
entertainment, the Chamber’s Chairman
of the Board, Don St. Clair, acknowledged
in his written welcome that there is still
work to be done to overcome the economic
issues faced by the business community.
“One year ago we spoke of the economic
challenges before us,” he wrote. “The
skies were dark. Today, many of the same
challenges exist. Yet, there is a sense of a
storm that is passing. Much work remains.
But gently and with great purpose our
sense of optimism is reasserting itself. We
Photo by Andre Murray
are a great city, in a great state, in a great
nation. We will prevail. At the Chamber,
we are proud of our role in advocating for
business. We are also mindful that we are
but one part of a complex machine. We
pledge to continue working as your partner
in making the city, and the region, a better
place to live and work.”
The Walt Disney Company and Warner
Bros. Entertainment Inc. were Cabaret
Sponsors for the event. Camelot Sponsors
were the Community Development Department, Cusumano Real Estate Group, NBC
Universal, and Woodbury University. Cats
Sponsors included the Bob Hope Airport,
Burbank Water and Power, Community
Bank, Counterintuity, Patterson Graphics
Corporation, and Providence Saint Joseph
Medical Center. The Burbank Leader, The
Gas Co., and Union Bank of California
were Carousel Sponsors.
Special thanks also go to Business
Life Magazine, Continental Transportation Services, Graphics Two, Handy
Market, and the San Fernando Valley
Business Journal.
Photos from the Showcase Cabaret
appear on page nine of this edition.
Disney Family Cancer Center’s Innovative Patient I.D. System Wins National Award
The new Roy and Patricia Disney
Family Cancer Center at Providence Saint
Joseph Medical Center won top national
honors today for its use of a state-of-theart radio-frequency identification system
designed to put patients at ease during
cancer treatment.
Application of this cutting-edge
technology that allows patients to control
lighting, music, temperature and even video
in their exam and treatment rooms earned
the Disney Family Cancer Center the RFID
Journal’s 2010 award for “Most Innovative
use of RFID.”
“I think it’s a great idea, a great use
of technology” patient Tina May said.
“They’re making a nicer situation for someone going through such a horrible time.”
Raymond Lowe, director of information service operations at Providence Saint
Joseph Medical Center, and Steve Merlo,
the hospital’s director of infrastructure
technology, traveled to Orlando this week
to accept the award.
“This award illustrates our commitment to innovative patient care,” Lowe said.
“These technologies have made a direct and
positive impact on the lives of our patients
during difficult times. We are honored by
the industry’s recognition.”
The cancer center, which opened in
February, issues to all patients identification badges that are programmed with their
pre-selected preferences for the ambience
during treatment. The goal is to empower
patients by giving them choices to make
them feel more comfortable during radiation and other treatment.
“This was a collaborative team effort to
develop a system that would give patients
some control during a very difficult time,”
said Arnold R. Schaffer, senior vice president and regional chief executive of Providence Health & Services, California.
“Innovation is hard to describe but easy
to identify when you see it. This team’s
ingenuity, creativity and drive are to be
applauded.”
The badges contain RFID chips that
track patients, who are encouraged to stroll
in the outdoor healing garden, visit the
resource center or the Personal Appearance Boutique or take advantage of yoga
and other exercise programs during visits
to the center. When patients arrive, the
system automatically sends a text message
alerting the reception desk and providing
information such as the patient’s assigned
room number and appointment schedule.
The system also alerts the nursing staff via
wireless phones when patients enter waiting rooms, so nurses can greet them.
“We want our patients to feel free to
explore the center,” said Jennifer Schaab,
administrator of the cancer center. “Rather
than sit nervously in a waiting area, this
empowers them at a very vulnerable time.
It’s very high-tech, but in a low-key way
that contributes to the healing process.”
The cancer center was among a broad
range of 20 private companies, government agencies and nonprofit organizations
nominated for the award. The finalists for
the innovative-use award included a global
energy giant and the U.S. Department of
Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory for
its use of RFID to modernize the management of nuclear materials.
The four-story, 55,000-square-foot
cancer center is dedicated to treating mind,
body and spirit.
BUSINESS
• Members of the Powerhouse
Choir of Burroughs High were flown
back to Chicago by Dove Soap to appear
on the Oprah Winfrey TV Show. The
program aired on April 7th. Following their
on-camera performance Oprah presented
a grand piano valued at $60,000 and a
check in the amount of $100,000 to the
Burroughs music department.
• Our thanks to the San Fernando
Valley Business Journal for nominating
us for their “Not for Profit Award” this
year. Also nominated are the Boys &
Girls Club of Burbank and Woodbury
University. As an individual our Chamber
Board Chair, Don St. Clair, who is Vice
President of Woodbury University, is a
nominee.
• Brett Warner, former President
of our Chamber Board, who is a principal
with Lee & Associates, was spotlighted
in the latest edition of the San Fernando
Valley Business Journal as being one of
the top commercial real estate brokers
in the Valley with combined sales and
leases totaling $31,325,000 last year.
• The Tonight Show starring Jay
Leno is back on top in ratings for late night
television. The audience, which failed to
ignite with Conan O’Brien, has returned
preferring Jay over David Letterman or
Nightline.
• Warner Bros. had the #1 box
office hit last year, “The Dark Knight”
with Heath Ledger. Because of the movie’s
spectacular success, the studio purposely
postponed releasing their latest Harry
Potter movie sequel until the first quarter
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BURBANK BUSINESS JOURNAL (Circulation 8,700)
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Official monthly publication of the Burbank Chamber of Commerce
of this year instead of their original plan
to release it during the last quarter of
2009.
• Disney has had the biggest hit of
this year with its “Alice In Wonderland”
film starring Johnny Depp and directed
by Tim Burton who grew up in Burbank.
CEO Robert Iger, at the company’s annual stockholder meeting in San Antonio
a couple of weeks ago, predicted their
movie division will continue to have a
banner year with their upcoming releases
of “Toy Story 3” and “Iron Man 2.”
• Chamber board member Charles
“Chuck” Rosen has been promoted to the
position of Executive Vice President of
Community Bank. His new responsibilities will include overseeing the operations
of all of their 14 branches.
• According to Arbitron ratings,
Burbank is the home to 21 out of the
top 24 radio stations in Southern California.
• One of the reasons for the plethora of 3D films being released by studios
is because they cannot be copied to be
sold on the piracy market which last year
cost the film industry between $25 and
$30 billion dollars in lost revenue.
• Plans are under way to hold the
first annual Tri-City Chamber Mixer at
The Americana at Brand on Wednesday,
June 30th. This special event will be hosted
by our own Burbank Chamber along with
the Glendale and Pasadena Chambers.
• The Burbank Fire Department
is working on its 2010 Strategic Plan.
• Congratulations go to Barbara
Beckley and everyone at The Colony Theatre on celebrating their 10th anniversary
Publisher: Burbank Chamber of Commerce Editor and Advertising Director: Sheri Rang
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Burbank Chamber of Commerce 2010 Executive Committee
Don St. Clair, Chairman
Marcia Amoroso, Treasurer
Barry Burnett, Vice Chair
Bud Alleman
Ernie Burger
Ray Cruickshanks
Michael Cusumano
Mike Flanagan
Joan McCarthy
Whit Prouty, Vice Chair
Scott Rife, Past-Chairman
Chuck Rosen, Vice Chair
Tom Smith, Vice Chair
Tom Whelan, Vice Chair
Lee Wochner, Vice Chair
2010 Board of Directors
Rich Roche
Dr. Keith Sanneman
Scott Scozzola
John Sinnema
Tony Tartaglia
Mike Thomas
David Nos
Jack OʼNeill
James OʼNeil
Pat Patterson
Sunder Ramani
Lisa Rawlins
President/CEO
Community Relations Director
Operations Manager
Membership Director
Chamber Staff
Gary Olson
Sheri Rang
Kimberly Thompson
Melinda Martin
this month operating in Burbank.
• The new Fresh & Easy store
opened on Wednesday, April 7th, at the
corner of Verdugo & Olive. Their new
Burbank store is the 150th store for this
British chain.
• Interim Police Chief Scott Lachasse has received permission from City
Council to allow applicants from outside
the department to apply for higher ranked
positions.
• Burbank’s 35th annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast will take place at
the Pickwick Banquet & Entertainment
Center on Thursday, May 13th. Beginning
at 7:00 a.m. Dr. Kenneth C. Ulmer, Senior
Pastor of Faithful Central Bible Church in
Los Angeles, will be the guest speaker.
• Caltrans will be repaving portions of the 134 Freeway between Bob
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Ex-Officio Members
Gary Bric
Darin Chase
Jessica Duong
Mike Flad
Victor Gill
Dr. Kevin Jolly
Jacque McMillan
golson@BurbankChamber.org
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kthompson@BurbankChamber.org
mmartin@BurbankChamber.org
Hope Drive and the 2 Freeway beginning
Monday, April 12, through Saturday, April
17, subject to inclement weather.
L.A.-Regional News
• Location shoots for films, regularly scheduled TV shows, commercials
and TV pilots jumped 25% during the
1st quarter compared to a year ago within
L.A. County.
• Major business expansions
increased 10% last year in Southern
California.
• Rent charges in L.A. County
are expected to drop 3.5% this year according to the Casden Multifamily Market
Forecast recently compiled for USC.
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American Cancer Society Paint Our Town Purple
On May 1st Burbank will be awash with purple in preparation for the Relay
For Life of Burbank to be held May 15-16 at Johnny Carson Park. Businesses
and schools will “paint the town purple” to celebrate cancer survivors, encourage the participation in spreading hope, and bring attention to the annual Relay
event in Burbank. Tie ribbons around trees, wear a purple shirt, plant some
purple flowers, paint your house or business purple. Purple
is our color of inspiration, so let’s get inspired! For more
information about the Relay For Life of Burbank, contact JP
 Vanessa DiPerri at 213O’Connor at jprelay2010@aol.com or
427-7291. Or visit our event website
 at www.RelayForLife.
LEADERSHIP
BURBANK
For an even better Burbank!
Leadership Burbank is a community-based organization that offers a nine-month leadership-training program for people who live or work in Burbank. Through a hands-on curriculum, leaders and emerging leaders have the opportunity to enhance their personal
and professional skills, gain a deeper understanding of community dynamics, and build
a network of colleagues and associates throughout our city.
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Benefits of participation include:
a Greater knowledge of the issues facing the community
a Better understanding of how government, residents, businesses, and non-profits are interconnected in Burbank
a Improved communication and leadership skills
a Networking opportunities, especially through the Leadership Burbank Alumni Association.
Who should apply?
Leadership Burbank seeks the commitment of individuals interested ibn the enhancement of community life in Burbank, especially those interested in greater leadership responsibility for the future of the Community.
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nience for American’s Passengers
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the American Airlines ticket counter
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BURBANK BUSINESS JOURNAL
For more information, please visit our website at: www.leadershipburbank.org.
A new 2010-2011 class will be forming soon!
from Terminal A to Terminal B. Skycap
service will also be available in front of
Terminal B.
The move will streamline the check-in
and boarding procedure for American customers since the relocated counter will be
adjacent to the security checkpoint leading
to the American Airlines hold room and
aircraft gate in Terminal B.
“The passengers will enter Terminal
B and find the American Airlines ticket
counter within a few feet of the main
doorway, and they will no longer have to
walk from Terminal A to Terminal B after
they check in. It will be a significant improvement for American Airlines patrons,”
said Denis Carvill, Director of Contracts
and Properties for the Airport.
American Airlines provides four daily
non-stop flights to Dallas/Fort Worth,
Texas from Bob Hope Airport.
The $$$ you save by purchasing office supplies through
the Burbank Chamber Office Depot Discount Program
could pay for your Chamber membership!
• Save up to 65% on office supplies
• Get FREE next day delivery on purchases of $50
or more when placed before 4 p.m.
• Shop in-store, on the internet, by phone, or fax
Take advantage of this special
Chamber-Member Only Discount
Program!!
Call Kimberly Thompson at the Chamber
at 818-846-3111 for additional information.
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BUSINESS
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California News
• California's unemployment
rate increased to 12.6% in March.
• More than 90 proposed statewide ballot measures have been filed
with California election officials. The 5
on the June 8 ballot are:
Prop. 13:
13: Will prohibit tax assessors
from re-evaluating new construction
for property tax purposes when it is
done for seismic retrofitting.
Prop. 14:
14 Will allow candidates to
run in open primaries, with the top
two vote-getters meeting in runoffs.
Prop. 15:
15 Will assess fees on registered lobbyists using the revenue to
provide some funding for Secretary
of State candidate campaigns.
Prop. 16:
16 Will require a 2/3’s vote
before a public agency can enter the
retail power business.
Prop. 17:
17 Will allow insurance
companies to give discounts for
those who have had continuous auto
coverage.
• In addition there will be the
California Water Bond Proposition on
the June 8 ballot which, if passed, will
allow the state to borrow $11.1 billion
to overhaul the state’s water system.
• The legislature on April 8th passed
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last year.
• The stock market’s 1st quarter was its best since 1999.
• Babies born on April 1 are
being counted in the U.S. census.
• Compared to a year ago,
Toyota sales rose 41% during March
while Ford sales increased nearly
40%, Honda 23%, and General Motors 21%.
• The Los Angeles Times reported on April 2nd that factory orders
rose in February for the 10th time in
the last 11 months. At the same time
inventories climbed more than in a
year.
• A New York Appeals Court
ruled on April 1 that EBay Inc. is not
responsible for the sale of fake Tiffany
& Co. jewelry on its website.
• Freddie Mac announced on
April 1 that the average interest rate offered on 30 year fixed-rate mortgages
jumped from 4.99% to 5.08%.
• Golfsmith retail stores has
reported Tiger Woods apparel sales
were up during the 1st quarter, selling
9,564 Tiger items compared to 8,855 a
year ago,.
• Texas Stadium in Irving,
Texas, the former home of the Dallas
Cowboys football team, began being
demolished on April 11. A portion
of the land will be used to develop a
corporate campus, while the rest is to
a bill so that foreclosed homeowners, or
those who have sold their homes for less
than the amounts owed on their mortgages, will not have to pay state taxes on
their debt.
• Governor Schwarzenegger
announced on April 8th he is creating a
new Office of Economic Development.
This was in response to the Little Hoover
Commission issuing a recommendation
last month that California needs to have
a specific entity speaking authoritatively
on the state’s economic agenda.
• California currently has 1,239
registered lobbyists representing 383
lobbying firms.
National News
• In March retail sales showed a
surge of 1.6% over February.
• The government’s Job Openings
and Labor Turnover Survey reported on
April 7 that employers posted 2.7 million
job openings during March.
• Wall Street analysts favor the
merger of United Airlines and U.S.
Airways. The combining of these two
carriers would make the new airline the
second largest in the U.S. behind Delta.
• The Labor Department reported
162,000 jobs were added in March.
• 15 million Americans were unemployed during March, which is down
from a record 15.6 million in June of
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become a large outlet shopping mall.
• Athletes compete better on
ABC’s “Dancing With The Stars”
TV show than any other contestants.
Over the first 9 seasons 19 athletes have
competed, representing 18% of all contestants. But athletes have won 5 out
of the 9 competitions, placed second in
3, and third once for a collective success
rate of 47%.
• The Wall Street Journal recently reported half of the more than
4,000 security cameras installed along
New York City’s subways are not working.
International News
• 75% of the world’s blind
children live in developing countries.
• China will soon pass Australia as the world’s #6 producer of wine.
They currently rank 8th in the world in
total wine consumption.
• McDonald’s announced on
March 31 plans to open another 175
outlets in China this year. Last year
they opened 150 locations. Their first
outlet in China was opened in 1990.
McDonald’s now employs 60,000 people in the country. Worldwide corporate
profit during 2009 was $4.55 billion on
total revenue of $274 billion.
Chamber Membership SAVES you money!!
* Save on office supplies and get FREE next day delivery with our Office Depot Discount Program!
* Experience the area’s most exciting events and attractions at discounted rates through our Recreation Connection Program!
* Enjoy discounts for you and your employees with our Member-to-Member Discount Program!
Visit www.BurbankChamber.org or call 818-846-3111 for details!!
Don Baldaseroni Honored as Ambassador of the Year
With nearly 1,000
members and a
staff of four, the
Burbank Chamber relies on the
members of its
Am bas s ad or s
group for support
and increased
outreach efforts.
Don Baldaseroni was recently
recognized as
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the Burbank Chamber’s Ambassador of the Year in recognition of his
effort and dedication on behalf of the Chamber. Don has served as an
Ambassador for much of the past 20 years.
Have you gotten your GUIDE yet?
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This 4” x 9” directory is a valuable referral tool
for local products and services, with listings for
all Burbank Chamber member companies.
Thousands of print copies of the 2010 Guide to
Burbank will be distributed locally and nationally. To obtain your free copy, please visit the
Burbank Chamber of Commerce at 200 W.
Magnolia Boulevard, Burbank. If you would like
to distribute copies at your business, please
call the Chamber at 818-846-3111.
The 2010 Guide to Burbank is also available in
an electronic format on the Chamber’s website, making it even more accessible! Check
it out today at www.BurbankChamber.org.
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Tantalizing Temptations Hit “The Spot” at the Chamberʼs February Mixer
Hosting a Burbank Chamber mixer
W. Glenoaks Blvd. in Glendale.
is a great way to show off your business.
With today’s busy professionals in
When The Spot Gourmet hosted the
mind, The Spot Gourmet On The Go ofFebruary event, they took advantage of
fers unvivaled cuisine made ready for pick
the opportunity to show off not only their
up or delivery. The wide range of menu
new location in
Glendale, but also
the many exquisite
menu items they
offer! There were
extensive food stations featuring basmati rice, chicken
curry, tuna tartare,
crab empanadas,
and beef Wellington. Hors d’oeuvres
included baconwrapped dates, arPhoto by Harvey Branman
tichoke dip, and
The
Spot
Gourmet’s
Patty
Fallahee,
center,
with Chamber
a fabulous cheese
Operations
Manager
Kimberly
Thompson
(left)
and Memplatter. Traditional
bership
Director
Melinda
Martin.
bowls were replaced by martini glasses in an unusual
selections requires very little preparation
touch at the mashed potato bar which
to complete a gourmet meal at home. As
tempted guests with bacon, cheese, chives,
their web site says, “Finally, gourmet
and other toppings.
fast food!”
The extensive dessert display required
The Spot Gourmet caters weddings,
a table of its own on the lovely outdoor
parties, and fundraising galas from two
patio, where attendees splurged on red
people to thousands, including creative
velvet mini cakes, raspberry filled cookies,
consultation for interior and exterior
raspberry coconut bars, and other treats.
environments.
Owners Sidney Burgess and Patty FalExperience this delicious new
lahee are dedicated to providing gourmet
Chamber member company for your
dining with the finest and freshest ingrepersonal pleasure or next event! For more
dients. They launched The Spot in 2001
information, call 818-861-7335 or email
in Pasadena and recently opened at 1936
info@thespotgourmet.com.
Joining the Burbank Chamber of Commerce is a great way to grow your business! Chamber membership director Melinda Martin introduced George Dekermenji, New York Life Insurance; and Russell Kibbee, Spar Techology, LLC;
at the February mixer at The Spot Gourmet. Ed Levitt, Ed Car Guy (far left)
emceed the event.
Are you making the MOST of your MEMBERSHIP?
Call the Burbank Chamber of Commerce at
818-846-3111 to �nd out how!
Welcome to Burbank!
The Burbank Chamber continues
to welcome new businesses into the
Chamber family. If you are opening a
new business in the area and have not
yet joined, please call the Chamber at
(818) 846-3111 to explore the many
ways the Chamber can help you promote
your business.
Nikken
2219 W. Olive Ave., #114
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 613-3234
Health/Wellness
“Are you concerned about your
health?
We live in a world of constant stress.
A demanding workday, busy schedule,
not enough time to eat properly, exercise
regularly or just relax. And we’re faced
with pollution and environmental hazards
- everywhere, even in our homes. No
wonder our health is at risk.
There is a solution. A Nikken Wellness Home promotes your family’s wellbeing. It’s based on the understanding
that long-term good health depends on
maintaining balance in the major aspects
of living - Performance & Rejuvenation,
Environment and Lifestyle.
It’s not difficult to turn your home
and business into a Wellness Home and
Business. Nikken products integrate easily
into the way you already live.
Of course, you can start with any one
of these life-changing products individually, so what are you interested in today? I
am ready to assist you in any way I can, to
have the health & lifestyle you deserve...
If you can’t afford Prevention NOW, how
will you afford Sickness Later? Remember, you may never know what you may
be preventing.
Products That Really Work Wonders!
Discover it. Live it. Love it. Share it! www.
WellnessHomeand Business.com.”
Velo Studio, Inc.
4150 Riverside Dr., Unit B
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 841-8408
Bicycle Sales & Service
“THE SHOP
In the district area of Burbank and
Toluca Lake, You’ll find Velo Studio
Bike Shop. Like spokes on a wheel,
Velo Studio is surrounded by the largest creative entertainment hub. Not to
mention blocks away from the original
World famous Bob’s Big Boy!
THE PHILOSOPHY
More than a retail box, Velo Studio
aims to make the newest location a
hub of cycling life, commuting, social
activity, fitness, and a temple of two
wheeled living.
To serve the bike community is our
job, but to convert people to a bike life
is our mission.
THE STUFF
Bikes for racers, commuters, fixies
and fitness.
Service by pros to keep you
tuned.
Parts & Gear for speed, function,
& style.
Apparel for performance and
fashion.”
New member profiles:
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The Spot Gourmet offered a tasty and extensive variety of food, all artfully and
spectacularly displayed.
And the winners are...
Our generous members who donated prizes and purchased opportunity tickets
at the February Mixer hosted by The Spot Gourmet.
GIFT DONATED/WON BY:
Express Wax, HWB Car Wash • Trudy Swearingen
iPod Shuffle, Burbank Chamber of Commerce • Maria Scholegel, EZ Storage
Digital Photo Key Chain, Burbank Chamber of Commerce • Kelly Murphy
Murphy,
Freelance Services - Your As Needed Personal Assistant
Tropical Orchid Plant, True Integrity Insurance and Payroll Services, Inc. •
Nancy Serpa, Home Instead Senior Care
Bible, Magnolia Park United Methodist Church • Liz Berner
Logo Bag with Shirt and Embroidery Set-Up, EmbroidMe • Don Baldaseroni,
American Pin Company
Logo Bag with Shirt and Embroidery Set-Up, EmbroidMe • George Sumida,
The Spot Gourmet
Two Limited Edition AFLAC Ducks, AFLAC, Leslie Woods • Nancy Guillen,
True Integrity Insurance and Payroll Services, Inc.
The representative for the Center for Breast Care, Inc.,
was not present when the company’s name was
drawn and missed out on claiming the $250
cash jackpot! Join us for the next mixer April
22nd at Belmont Village. If you’re a Burbank
Chamber member in good standing and you’re there when
your name is drawn, you take home the money!!
(Must be a member in good standing and be present when your name is ddrawn.)
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SCHOOL
SUPERINTENDENTʼS MESSAGE:
NEW
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By Dr. Kevin Jolly
There have been several special
events in the school district that have
happened this month. I would like to
take this opportunity to highlight just
three. Special recognitions include the
advocacy work of one of our PTA’s, a great
trip for one of our music groups, and the
advancement of three schools towards
state designation.
The Edison Elementary School PTA
has won the prestigious Spotlight Award
for Unit Advocacy from the California
Parent Teacher Association. This is in
recognition of all the work that was done
to secure a crossing guard at the corner
of Chandler and Keystone. The Edison
School PTA Unit will be honored at the
State Convention at the end of April.
The Burroughs High School Powerhouse show choir was featured on the
“Oprah Winfrey Show” on April 7th.
This came about as a result of a national
search for show choir talent due to another
season being scheduled for Fox’s “Glee”
television show. The choir, under the direction of Vocal Music Instructor Brendan
Jennings, was flown back to Chicago by
the Oprah Winfrey Show for a taping at
the beginning of the month.
Finally, all three of our elementary
schools that were eligible to be California
Distinguished Schools have completed
successful site visits, and are being recom-
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Benefit Plans:
Single or multi-option
Indemnity, PPO, EPO,
HSA compatible, STD
benefit plans, Dental,
Vision, and FSA Section 125.
Services:
Broker support, benefit
plan design, stop-loss
placement, PPO & PBM/
Rx contracting, UR/UM
and Case Management.
We administer national and international
partially self-funded health plans.
Web access: On-line services
Phones: Switchboard attended from 7:30 - 5:00
Specialty:
Cost effective benefit
plan design and administration for partially
self-funded employers
with 100+ employees.
Typical benefit plans
offered by large to midsized employer as an
alternative to insurance.
One or multi-states.
We are a full service Third Party Administrator that caters to our clientsʼ needs.
We Pride ourselves on our Culture and Tradition of Superior Service.
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Dr. Kevin Jolly
mended for official recognition. Those
schools are: Walt Disney, Robert Louis
Stevenson, and Providencia. The final
determination will be made by the State
Superintendent of Public Instruction, Jack
O’Connell. We look forward to this announcement!
These are the kinds of things that
make our schools great places to be for our
students each day. Thanks for all of your
support for our schools and the district.
WHY JOIN THE CHAMBER?
◊ Networking programs
◊ Web Site Listings/Links
◊ Advocacy
◊ Guide to Burbank
Find out how the Chamber can help you GROW your business!
Call Melinda Martin at 818-846-3111
or email mmartin@burbankchamber.org.
www.BurbankChamber.org
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To All Burbank Businesses:
An Important Reminder Regarding Your Water Service
Southern California is in the midst of a serious water supply shortage. An Urgent Notice was
sent in February to all local businesses stating that the City of Burbank requires that all multifamily residential, commercial and industrial water service customers certify that the
following water efficiency measures have been installed on their property by June 30, 2010.
This date has been extended to October 31, 2010. (Per Article XI, Section 2 of the City of
Burbank Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Fee Schedule.)
Measure
Efficiency Requirement
Showerheads
2.5 gallons per minute or less
Kitchen Faucet Aerators
2.0 gallons per minute or less
All other Faucet Aerators 1.0 gallon per minute or less
Toilets
1.6 gallons per flush or less
Urinals
Either: (a) waterless urinals OR (b) urinals 1.0 gallon per flush or
less PLUS all lavatory faucet aerators 0.5 gallons per minute or less
Certify to avoid the surcharge. Compliance must be achieved by October 31, 2010 through a
completed “Certificate of Compliance” form, which may be downloaded from
BurbankWaterAndPower.com. Customers failing to certify compliance will be subject to a
25% surcharge on their monthly water charges beginning November 1, 2010. At any time, a
customer may install the required measures and request an inspection. Upon successful
inspection, the surcharge will be discontinued. If non-compliance continues beyond a 12 month
period, the surcharge will increase to 50% per month, until compliance occurs.
BWP can help. BWP provides showerheads and aerators for free to Burbank businesses and
residents. Demand for these items has been high, so before dropping by BWP’s Conservation
Services desk at 164 W. Magnolia Blvd. to pick up the items, call our offices first at
818-238-3730 to verify that the items you need are in stock. We also offer the ���������������
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installations, including the required water efficiency measures. For information on Business
Bucks, visit us online at BurbankWaterandPower.com.
Homeowner’s Associations. These water efficiency requirements apply to all units, as well as
shared facilities areas, in apartment buildings. For Homeowner’s Associations, the requirements
apply to the shared facilities areas only. Examples of shared facilities include recreation and
exercise facilities, and laundry and pool areas.
If you have any questions about these requirements, please do not hesitate to call BWP at
818-238-3700.
Thank you for your attention to this important information!
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SHOWCASE
CABARE
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Chamber Chairman Don St. Clair with his wife Janet (left)
and Seta Javor.
Fire Chief Ray Krakowski and his wife
Trish.
Cindy Alleman (second from left) with Burbank Board of Education members Ted Bunch, Roberta Reynolds, and Debbie Kukta
(from left).
Vic Georgino, Lucy Burghdorf, J.C. Holt, Victor Gill, Marilyn Wiggins, and Sue Georgino (left to right).
Chamber President/CEO Gary Olson, right, with the Showcase
Singers, whose performance drew a standing ovation!
City Attorney Dennis Barlow and
his wife Annell.
Mayor Gary Bric (left) and Gary Olson with Warner Bros.’ Lisa
Rawlins, who provided artwork and historical information from
many of the studio’s musicals as decor for the event.
Susan Sebastian, Leslie Woods, and Kimberly
Thompson (from left).
Sheri Rang (left) and Ruth DavidsonGuerra, Assistant Community Development Director - Housing & Redevelopment.
Mike Thomas, Jamie Keyser, Sam Asheghian, Seta Javor, and Eileen
Asheghian (from left) were seated at the Walt Disney Company table.
Barry Lamster entertained on the grand piano.
Tahra Goraya, Senator Carol Liu’s office (left) with Councilmember Jess Talamantes and his wife Sandy.
Showcase
Cabaret
Photography
by
André Murray,
The
“Bern”
Agency
Mayor Gary Bric and Public Information Officer Keith
Sterling share a moment during the event’s reception.
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Councilmember Anja Reinke (left) with Anthony
and Melinda Martin.
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Airport Commissioner Don Brown (left) with
former mayor Mary Lou Howard and BWP
General Manager Ron Davis.
BURBANK BUSINESS JOURNAL
MEMBERS
Welcome New Members
Garo Adomian D.D.S., Inc.
Dr. Garo Adomian, D.D.S., Owner
2601 W. Alameda
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 841-0112; Fax: (818) 567-0724
Dentists/Dental Care
An Open Invitation
Mr. Lance Williams, Owner
888 Hollywood Way
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 558-6700; Fax: (818) 840-0809
Invitations/Cards
Angyal Realty Advisors
Ms. Elizabeth Angyal, Owner
165 Canal St., #725
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 876-2050; (310) 897-7704
Real Estate
Cars for All, Inc.
Mr. Christopher Abrahms
1717 W. Clark
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 558-5008; (877) 232-4877
Fax: (818) 351-8297
Automobile Dealers - Sales/Service/Leasing
Digital Design LA, Inc.
Ms. Barbara Holliday, CEO
3406 W. Burbank Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 845-2038; Fax: (818) 841-6222
Computer Consulting - Computer Training
Flappers Comedy, LLC
Ms. Barbara Holliday, Owner
3406 W. Burbank Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 845-9721; Fax: (818) 841-6222
Entertainment
GeriNet Hospice Care
Ms. Kim Phan, CEO
2025 N. Glenoaks Blvd., Suite 100
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 559-1550; Fax: (818) 559-1551
Home Health Care
Hypernerd, Inc.
Mr. Adam Craig
2312 B Magnolia Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91506
(877) nerd-24-7; Fax: (877) 637-3247
Computer Consulting & Technical Services
Membership Reinvestments
The following businesses and organizations renewed their investments as
Burbank Chamber members in February. We thank them for their continuing
support and congratulate them as they begin another year of commitment
to Burbank business.
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Mr. Eddie Kandela,
Stategic Development Director
11410 Burbank Blvd., Suite 10
N. Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 985-2929; Fax: (818) 980-0405
Attorneys
Muscular Dystrophy Association
Ms. Sara Grant,
Director of Business Development
2550 N. Hollywood Way, #207
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 391-5961; Fax: (818) 391-5975
Non-Profits/Organizations
62 Years
Southern California Gas Co.
8 Years
Burbank Town Center
52 Years
Community Bank
7 Years
Olive Plaza Apartments
Barry Ross, The Real Estate
Attorney(sm)
Keller Williams World Media
Center - Karen Volpei
33 Years
Patterson Graphics Corporation
27 Years
Schafer Electric, Inc.
New York Life Insurance
Mr. George Dekermenji, Agent
6320 Canoga Ave., #900
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(818) 406-7105; (818) 587-3098
Insurance - Financial Services
6 Years
Southwest Offset Printing Co., Inc.
21 Years
Wood Family Chiropractic
15 Years
Pacific BMW
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
Mr. Gary Kessler
15910 Ventura Blvd., Suite 1010
Encino, CA 91436
(818) 461-1234; Fax: (818) 380-1033
Insurance
13 Years
Baja Fresh Mexican Grill
10 Years
Color Images Copy and Print
9 Years
Stephen McNeese, M.D., FACS
PRO-TEK Media Preservation
Sharky’s Woodfired Mexican Grill
Mr. Joe Nahas, President
1791 N. Victory Place
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 840-9080; Fax: (818) 840-8780
Restaurants; Caterers
5 Years
Video Symphony
Z Bookkeeping
3 Years
Buddy’s All Stars, Inc.
Direct Point Advisors, Inc.
Your Great Event
2 Years
Extra Space Storage
David G. Justl, C.P.A.
Luther Burbank Savings
1 Year
Nerd Enterprises, Inc.
Spar Technology, LLC
Mr. Russell Kibbee
1270 Avenida Acaso, #D
Camarillo, CA 93012
(323) 702-4575l (805) 384-0100
Fax: (805) 384-0136
Computer Consulting & Technical Services
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Chamber!
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11:30 am - 1:30 pm,
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555 N. Third St. 558-7000
22 Thursday.......... MEMBERSHIP MIXER
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455 E. Angeleno Ave., Burbank
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4252 Riverside Dr. 955-8101
“The Psychic” (March 17 Through April 18
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13 Thursday.......... BUSINESS CONNECTION LUNCHEON
11:30 am - 1:30 pm,
THE CASTAWAY
1250 Harvard Road, Burbank
SPEAKER: Mike Flanagan, Author of
“Hollywood Jobs,” will present an in-depth
look at the entertainment industry and
how to get hired in that - or any - field
Visit Falcontheatre.com for additional information
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Victory Theatre Center
3326 W. Victory Blvd. 841-5421
“Old
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“The Playwrights Union Reading Festival” ((May 6 Through 9)
In the Little Victory
27 Thursday.......... MEMBERSHIP MIXER
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Burbank Bar & Grille
112 N. San Fernando Blvd., Burbank
Visit thevictorytheatrecenter.org for information
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