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Burbank Business Journal C t 9 Y e a r s o f u s n e s y Ce e l e b r a t iIi n ng g 8 9Y YE eA aR rS sO oF f B BU uS sIiiN nE eS ss s A Ad dv vo oc ca ac cY y El Le Eb Br Ra AT N G 8 92 S D V O C A C AUGUST 2012 MARCH MARCH 2010 2010 VOL. VOL. 22. NO.338 VOL. 20, 20, No. No. It’s Almost Tee Time! Whether you’re an avid golfer, can barely tell the difference between a wood and an iron, or just like fresh air, sunshine, and great networking opportunities, you won’t want to miss the Burbank Chamber of Commerce Pro-Am on Friday, September 14th. The Pro-Am format allows each foursome to play with a pro, and who doesn’t appreciate free golf tips?! The tournament will take place at Burbank’s own beautiful DeBell Golf Course. Be the first to sink a hole-in-one and drive home in a brand new Chevrolet courtesy of Community Chevrolet. Additional chances for prizes include a putting contest and longest drive and closest-to-the-pin awards as well as prizes for the first, second, and third place foursomes. Event organizers promise great food and plenty of cold beverages. Participants from last year’s Pro-Am will be happy to hear that the helicopter ball drop will be held again this year, adding excitement to the day as the helicopter hovers over the course to drop pre-numbered balls. The lucky winner takes home the cash! Sponsors to date include The Walt Disney Company; Woodbury University; Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc.; Ameriflight, Community Bank, and Patterson Graphics Corporation. Promote your company with a Tee Sign on the course for just $100. Want more exposure? Purchase the $300 Tee Sponsorship which allows you to have a display table and company representatives on the course. Come out and play a round with the Chamber! You just might take home your best score, a nice prize, or a new client! See page 7 or call the Chamber at 818-846-3111 for additional information. City Council Appoints Interim Treasurer, City Clerk Glendale, CA Glendale, Glendale, CA 912 CA 912 912 PermitPermit Permit #837 #837 #837 PAID PAID AA publication A publication publication of the of of the the Chamber of BurbankBurbank Burbank Chamber Chamber of Commerce of Commerce Commerce 200 West Boulevard 200 West 200 Magnolia West Magnolia Magnolia Boulevard Boulevard California Burbank,Burbank, Burbank, California California 91502 91502 91502 BURBANK BUSINESS JOURNAL BURBANK BURBANK BUSINESS BUSINESS JOURNAL JOURNAL Presorted Presorted Presorted Standard Standard Standard U.S. U.S. Postage U.S. Postage Postage On June 28, 2012 the City Council appointed Debbie Kukta City Treasurer to complete retiring treasurer Donna Anderson’s unfinished t e r m and appointed Zizette Mullins C i t y Clerk to com- Debbie Kukta plete the term of Margarita Campos, who also retired. Prior to joining the City, Debbie served seven years on the Burbank Board of Education. She has worked in the private sector for almost 30 years, serving most recently as president of a small Glendale manufacturing company. She is a Certified Public Accountant and Chartered Global Management Accountant, and also holds a California Real Estate Broker’s License. Debbie is a member of several professional Zizette Mullins o rg a n i zations: the California Municipal Treasurers Association, the California Society of Certified Public Accountants, and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. She also belongs to Burbank Noon Kiwanis and the Burbank Chapter of National Charity League. A graduate of Burbank High School, Debbie earned a BS in Business Administration/Accounting from California State University, Northridge. She and her husband, Kerk Brown, have five children - Nick, Matt, Ashley, Calais and Spence. Zizette Mullins has been a Burbank resident for more than 30 years, owned a business in the City, and knows the community and its residents well. Her 25-year career with the City of Glendale provided an extensive background in governmental and community affairs, plus the experience and skills that prompted her to seek the Clerk’s position in Burbank. Prior to her appointment, Mullins served as Glendale’s Community Relations Coordinator where she excelled in achieving consensus and cooperation among professional, community, and ethnic organizations. As City Clerk, she is eager to apply this experience to make City government transparent and accessible to the residents and businesses in Burbank. Mullins earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from the University of Phoenix and has been a Civil Service Board Member for the City of Burbank since June, 2010. She is married and has two adult children who graduated from the Burbank School System. Cusumano Family Announces Major Investment in Burbank Community YMCA Photo by Andre Murray Burbank Community YMCA receives $250,000 commitment from Cusumano Family. Pictured above, from left, are Vic Georgino, Capital Campaign Chair, Burbank Community YMCA; Michael and Caroline Cusumano; and the Burbank Community YMCA’s CEO, J.C. Holt; Director of Philanthropy Yvette Herrera; and Board Chair Roger Koll. The Cusumano Family of Burbank has announced an historic commitment of $250,000 to the Burbank Community YMCA to help fund the Y’s $3 million capital campaign, Strong Today, Stronger Tomorrow, as well as support the YMCA’s areas of program focus: Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility. “The Cusumanos’ generous donation will go a long way in supporting the Y’s work—even beyond the needed building improvements,” JC Holt, CEO of the Y, said. “The significance of a gift like this is that it is an investment in the future. It conveys the Cusumanos’ vote of confidence for our Y and their trust that we will continue to be here for the Burbank community.” Michael Cusumano, Managing Director of the Cusumano Real Estate Group, noted that the YMCA has a very long history in Burbank, just like his family. “When we considered supporting the Y, we were particularly impressed with how the organization provides more than $350,000 a year in financial aid to help over 1,300 families with limited incomes use the programs and facilities. We like the idea of giving people a little help so they can help themselves.” Continued on page 2 SAVE-THE-DATE Wednesday, October 24, 2012 Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport 2500 Hollywood Way, Burbank Chamber Recognizes Retiring Treasurer Donna Anderson and City Clerk Margarita Campos Photo by Andre Murray The Burbank Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors recognized retiring city employees Donna Anderson and Margarita Campos at their June meeting. Pictured above, from left, are Chamber President/CEO Gary Olson, Donna Anderson, Margarita Campos, and Mayor Dave Golonski. Anderson completed 25 years of employment with the city, the last 11 as Treasurer. Campos worked for the city for 37 years, the last 11 as City Clerk. NEXT BUSINESS • Congratulations to Debbie Kukta and Zizette Mullins, who were recently appointed by City Council to serve as Interim City Treasurer and Interim City Clerk. • On August 12th the Los Angeles Times published its annual “2012 Readers Choice Best of Southern California” list of favored businesses. Two were from Burbank: Logix Federal Credit Union (formerly Lockheed Federal Credit Union), the only winner in the Bank/Credit Union category; and Bob Hope Airport (the only airport listed in that category). • On August 2nd the School Board appointed John Dilibert to take over the vacated seat of Debbie Kukta following her appointment to serve as Interim City Treasurer. John, a Lieutenant with our Burbank Police Department, previously served a term as Interim School Board member after Paul Krekorian left the board to serve in the State Assembly. • Assemblyman Mike Gatto has been appointed to serve as chairman of the Appropriations Committee. House Speaker John Perez, when making the appointment, said “Gatto is a talented legislator who can gather support form both parties.” • The City has embarked on a search for a permanent Police Chief Chief. At the same time City Manager Mike Flad commends Scott LaChasse for serving as Interim Chief the past two years, as well as the command staff he has put together. He feels they have done an outstanding job in making needed improvements within the department. • On July 2nd Luis Ma R. Calingo, Official monthly publication of the Burbank Chamber of Commerce Ph.D., became the 13th President of Woodbury University. He succeeded Dr. Kenneth Nielsen, who served ably as President over the previous 16 years overseeing a record of continuous growth at the University. • In honor of Dr. Nielsen’s retirement as President of Woodbury, his wife Rose raised $370,000 in his name for a student scholarship endowment fund at the University. • The body of missing FBI agent and Burbank resident Steven Ivens was found by two hikers during the evening of July 30th in the hills directly above Saint Francis Xavier Parish. The Coroner’s Office will announce the results of their investigation as to the cause of death in coming weeks. • We are very pleased our partnership with the MBA entrepreneurial students summer class at Woodbury University has been deemed a success. On August 6th Chamber members who were selected to participate in a free assessment of their businesses, received reportbacks from the assigned student teams which covered marketing and promotional aspects, competitive analysis, and revised business plans. Dr. Paul Sabolic, class professor, reports 7 more Chamber members are already on a waiting list to have future classes assess their businesses. • The Walt Disney Company, along with the Hearst Corporation, have purchased a 15.8% stake in the A&E cable TV network from NBCUniversal for $3.03 billion. • King. King. Alleman & Jensen, the esteemed longtime Burbank CPA firm, will be moving its office to Santa Clarita at the end of this month. Publisher: Burbank Chamber of Commerce Editor and Advertising Director: Sheri Rang 200 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA 91502 (818) 846-3111 e-mail: info@BurbankChamber.org; www.BurbankChamber.org Burbank Chamber of Commerce 2012 Executive Committee Chuck Rosen, Chairman Tom Smith, Past Chair Bud Alleman Ernie Burger Darin Chase Ray Cruickshanks Mike Flanagan Eric Foster The Cusumano Family will be recognized in the Burbank YMCA’s new, expanded Welcome Center. “We are pleased to have our family name associated with the Y and the good things it does for our community,” Cusumano said. “The time is right to add a Welcome Center to the Y, because that’s exactly what the Y does—it welcomes everyone.” “I’m pleased that the Cusuma- BURBANK BUSINESS JOURNAL PREVIOUS 2012 Board of Directors Lisa Rawlins Scott Rife Rich Roche Scott Scozzola Tony Tartaglia Vic Georgino Joan McCarthy Janet McIntyre David Nos James OʼNeil Pat Patterson Chamber Staff • Disney’s profit through August 7th for “The Avengers” film was more than $600 million domestically and $1.4 billion worldwide. • On July 27th our Burbank Police Department announced our overall crime rate has dropped by 9% this year compared to last year on robberies, rapes, aggravated assaults, burglaries and auto thefts. • On July 31st the Los Angeles Times ran an article touting the positive financial impacts of Warner Bros. on local Burbank and County businesses. In 2010, the studio spent a total of $1.58 billion on products and services from companies across Los Angeles County, and paid $2.5 billion in wages and residuals to local residents. The article also reported that more than 1,200 vendors and suppliers located in Burbank collectively provide more than $550 million in goods Ex-Officio Members Susan Augustine Dr. Jan Britz Mike Flad Victor Gill Dave Golonski Jacque McMillan golson@BurbankChamber.org srang@BurbankChamber.org kthompson@BurbankChamber.org and services each year to WB. • We were very sorry Cathy Ellis, Executive Director of Belmont Village, decided to leave her position here in Burbank to move to the Belmont Village facility in Cardiff by-the-Sea. A valued member of our Chamber board, who also served as one of our Chamber Ambassadors, we wish Cathy and her husband, Mike, all the best in their future endeavors. • An appeals court has told The Walt Disney Company it must consider letting disabled customers use Segways at its theme parks. However, the court also said that Disney might be able to ban such usage if it can prove they can’t be operated safely within its parks. This decision overturns a judge’s previous ruling which threw out a lawsuit by a woman with muscular dystrophy who Continued on page 3 Community Chevrolet Begins Transformation nos are with me in promoting the Burbank YMCA,” said Campaign Chair Vic Georgino. “By continuing to support the Y’s efforts to help children and adults in Burbank stay healthy and address problems like childhood obesity, diabetes and heart disease, we will ensure that Burbank remains one of the healthiest and most desirable communities in Southern California.” A rebirth is taking place at Community Chevrolet. The $2.5 million remodel will make Burbank’s Chevrolet dealership a state-ofthe-art facility. T h e remodel is underway and will include a new showroom, customer lounge,service facilities and accomodations as well as a childrens play area,spacious waiting area,WiFi and outdoor courtyard. Fred Bell Jr. cites the new facility as a place where people will want to bring their vehicle and spend time making for a more pleasant experience at a Chevrolet dealer.The Bell family has owned Community since 1959 and has been at its current location since 1982. Projected completion is January 2013. The transformed dealership will be a focal point of the city that is visually appealing inside and out and will provide the utmost in customer convenience. Yvette Herrera Joins Burbank Community YMCA Former board member and past board chair Yvette Herrera is joining the staff of one of Burbank’s leading and oldest non-profit organizations, the Burbank Community YMCA, as Director of Philanthropy and Community Engagement. Herrera, a resident of Burbank for over 20 years, is the founder of HT Group, a boutique consulting firm that provided strategic marketing to nonprofit organizations and businesses for the past 10 years. Asked why she is giving up her consulting practice to work for a community agency, Herrera said, “Dedicating my professional efforts to the YMCA extends the volunteer work I have been doing for years. I believe that the Y, its mission, solid reputation and extensive reach, is uniquely situated to mobilize community caring, activism and ownership. We can create new partnerships with people and organizations who believe, like I do, that the YMCA can help make Burbank an even better place to live, work and raise our chil- Tom Whelan, Vice Chair Lee Wochner, Vice Chair Barry Burnett, Chair-Elect Mike Thomas, Treasurer Terry Walker, Vice Chair Ext. 12 President/CEO Gary Olson Ext. 14 Community Relations Director Sheri Rang Operations Manager Kimberly Thompson Ext. 15 Cusumano Family Pledge to Community YMCA Continued from page 1 S BURBANK BUSINESS JOURNAL (Circulation 8,700) Business Briefs by Gary Olson, President/CEO Burbank News BRIEF dren.” The Y’s Chief Executive Officer, JC Holt expressed his perspective on hiring Herrera as a “terrific result to an Yvette Herrera extensive search.” He continued, “As you might imagine in today’s job environment, we attracted qualified candidates from as far away as New York. I could not be happier with the outcome. Yvette’s skill set, organization knowledge and long-time community engagement in Burbank make this a perfect fit for the Burbank Y.” 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!! 2 AUGUST 2012 NEXT Business Briefs BUSINESS Continued from page 2 claimed the company violated the Americans With Disabilities Act by not allowing her to use a Segway vehicle instead of a wheelchair. L.A. Regional News • Here are some L.A. County statistics you might find interesting. Our county: (1) is the most populous in the nation (9,847,712 residents compared to #2 Cook County, Illinois with 5.2 million residents); (2) is almost 4 times the size of Rhode Island; (3) has 75 miles of beaches and coastline; (4) has 6.2% of our households with a total income average of less than $10,000 per year, while 5.5% earn between $100,000 and $149,00, and 6.0% have an average income of $200,000 or more; and (5) has an annual average wage of $51,660. • Dreamworks Animation, headquartered in Glendale, has announced plans with their Chinese partners to have their next “Kung Fu Panda 3” film made in China; and that they plan to build what is being called a “Dream Center” entertainment complex in Shanghai that will feature waterfront hotels, restaurants, shopping areas, galleries, studios, and the largest IMAX screen in the world. They plan to complete this development project in 2016. • Bloomberg News reported on July 24th that Jeffrey Katzenberg, Chief Executive of DreamWorks Animation in Glendale, wants to become more like Disney, his former employer, by expanding its revenue base beyond movies. In this regard, the studio has acquired Classics Media, the owner of the rights to cartoon characters “Rocky” and “Bullwinkle”, and that it plans to create an indoor theme park at the Meadowlands in New Jersey. • The Los Angeles City Council recently voted unanimously to ban medical marijuana dispensaries. With this decision it is anticipated all 762 will shut down over the next few months. Meanwhile, officials await a ruling by the California Supreme Court as to whether cities have the power to regulate local pot shops. • The Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) released its latest 2012-2013 Mid-Year Economic Forecast And Industry Outlook on July 30th. They are predicting the economy will improve slowly during the next 18 months, but unemployment will remain in double digits with job levels not returning to those prior to the recession for several years. • Calabasas based Cheesecake Factory, Inc., announced their 2nd quarter net income was $28.5 million, 15% more than during the same period last year. Overall revenue was $455 million, which represented a 5.5% gain. • Sketchers, the Manhattan Beach shoe company, reported a net loss of $1.8 million during their last quarter. However, during the same period a year ago they had net loss of $30 million. • A bankruptcy judge has confirmed a plan granting a group of creditors led by L.A. based Oaktree Capital Management to control the Tribune Company, parent of the Los Angeles Times and KTLA TV station (Channel 5). This new ownership plans to separate the broadcast arm from the publishing operations, and to sell off the newspapers to local buyers. Their goal is to emerge from bankruptcy later this year. • After more than 50 years Rocketdyne, a division of Pratt & Whitney that employs 1,500 workers on 2 campuses in Canoga Park, has been sold for $550 million to GenCorp, a Northern California aerospace and defense company considered an industry leader in rocket AUGUST 2012 PREVIOUS S propulsion technology. California News • The California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPers), the largest in the nation, experienced another year of failing to meet investment expectations. With their most recent fiscal year ending June 30th they had a 1% return on their investments when they expected a return of 7.5%. Unfortunately, this means all participating municipalities, including Burbank, must make up the difference for this budgeted shortfall. • The State Senate has approved SB 1234 which, if enacted by the Assembly, will force private small businesses with as few as 5 employees to fund their future pension programs through CalPers. This is an attempt to keep the giant pension fund solvent; but the legislators have a vested interest themselves, since their own state retirement benefits are through CalPers. • According to Maplight.org, in the 2010 election cycle 79% of campaign contributions to California legislators came from donors living outside their districts. Airport Breaks Ground for Regional Intermodal Transportation Center Cardboard Box City 2012 Benefiting Family Promise of East San Fernando Valley Set for September 29-30 The 4th Annual Cardboard Box City, benefiting Family Promise of East San Fernando Valley, is scheduled for Saturday, September 29 at 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 30 in the parking lot of the Glendale Church of Christ, located at 2021 W. Glenoaks Blvd., Glendale. This annual event shines a spotlight on the plight of homeless families in our community while giving participants an opportunity to see what it’s like to spend the night without a roof over their heads. Prospective residents pay a minimum of $15 per person ($10 per person for groups of 10+) to sleep overnight at Cardboard Box City including dinner and a movie. In addition, participants are encouraged to get pledges from their friends, family and co-workers much like a walk-a-thon. Prizes will be awarded for the most creative dwelling and most money raised by an individual. The top fundraiser will be named Mayor of Box City and receive the Key to the City. Cardboard Box City is open to all ages and affiliations. Service organizations, school service clubs and youth groups are encouraged to use this event as a community service and service-learning project. The activities and entertainment will be geared for families, and participants will sleep outdoors in a secure area. A minimum of one adult for five youth under the age of 18 is required. Bring your own cardboard box home or a pop-up tent (no stakes). There will be a carnival (extra charge), activities, entertainment and food for participants. Family Promise affiliates in San Gabriel Valley and Santa Clarita Valley will both be holding their own Box City community events this same weekend. Family Promise of East San Fernando Valley opened in July 2010 as one of over BRIEF 160 networks across the country affiliated with Family Promise, a national non-profit organization committed to helping lowincome families with children to achieve lasting independence. Family Promise helps mobilize communities to provide safe shelter, meals, and support services for homeless families through programs designed to redress the underlying causes of homelessness. Family Promise of E a s t S a n F e r nando Valley serves Airport and legislative officials celebrate the groundbreaking for Burbank’s new Regional Intermodal Transportation Center. Burbank Bob Hope Airport broke ground in July to formally launch the two-year construction of the Regional Intermodal Transportation Center (RITC) that will bring rental cars, buses, trains and airlines together at the airport. The ceremony was hosted by Jack O’Neill of the Bob Hope Family Estate and featured remarks by Authority President Chris Holden, Rep. Brad Sherman and County Supervisor Michael Antonovich, chairman of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority board. They were joined by Burbank Mayor Dave Golonski, Glendale Mayor and Airport Commissioner Frank Quintero, Pasadena Vice Mayor Margaret McAustin, California Transportation Commission Member Dario Frommer and Federal Transit Administration Los Angeles Team Leader Ray Tellis. “For the Airport Authority, this project represents our ongoing commitment to improving convenience for our passengers and convenience for Southern California, while at the same time improving quality of life for our neighbors,” said Holden in opening the event. Photos by Gavin Greene the geographic area that includes North Hollywood, Burbank, Glendale, and Eagle Rock, California through the participation of an Interfaith Hospitality Network of local congregations and volunteers. For Cardboard Box City pledge and consent forms and other information, visit http://www.familypromiseesfv.org/ events/cardboard_box_city.html, email cardboardboxcity@familypromiseesfv. org or call 747-333-6082. 3 There was agreement all around on the need for transit connections in Los Angeles County. “One of our goals is to develop regional connections to all of our airports. Today’s dedication is only the beginning,” Antonovich said. Members of the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority Commission joined the speakers and other community leaders to turn over the ceremonial dirt using green shovels, symbolizing the sustainability features of the project. Some of the dirt had been flown in from the Airport’s 11 nonstop destinations, and soil from the North Hollywood Red Line Station, Union Station, the Del Mar Gold Line Station, and the Chatsworth Transportation Center was also added to underscore the local and national connections the RITC will enhance. “This project begins a new era of cooperation among aviation, highways, and public transportation systems,” said Airport Executive Director Dan Feger. “This is a groundbreaking not only of a construction project, but also of a new way of thinking.” BURBANK BUSINESS JOURNAL NEXT C HAMBER NEW 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 S New Members Make Debut at Chamber Mixer yet joined, please call the Chamber at (818) 846-3111 to explore the many ways the Chamber can help you promote your business. New member profiles: Speedpro Imaging 6106 San Fernando Rd. Glendale, CA 91201 (818) 243-1872 Printing Services “Speedpro Imaging is the premier wide format imaging company, specializing in extreme-resolution printed graphics. From tradeshow displays/exhibits, mounted posters, reprographics, wall/window graphics, building wraps and vehicle graphics, Speedpro takes visual communications to the next level. 20% (off retail) discount for chamber members! Call the Burbank Chamber at 818-846-3111 Photo by André Murray to learn how we can help promote YOUR new business! MixeremceeDonBaldaseroni,AmericanPinCo., andChamberOperationsManagerKimberly Thompson (from left) introduced new members at the Chamber’s June mixer at the Burbank City Federal Credit Union. Pictured, left to right, are Carlos and Lia Hirtz, World Empanadas; Brett Edmondson, Copy R Office Solutions; Vince Miller, Chase Bank; Trena Pitchford, Burbank Arts for All; and Art Agekian, Jewel City Beads. www.BurbankChamber.org Chamber, City Celebrate Opening of Ecosway Burbank What can the Burbank Chamber do for YOU?! Expand your client base with the more than 33,000 employees represented by Burbank Chamber member companies with our Member-to-Member Discount Program Photo by Harvey Branman Mayor Dave Golonski joined owner Armen Temuryan (center, with scissors) for the grand opening of Ecosway in Burbank. Located at 140 E. Palm Avenue, #211 in Burbank, Ecosway offers exclusive, innovative products for health and nutrition, household cleaning, car care, cosmetics and fragrances, kitchen and cookware, food and beverages, and more. Representing the Burbank Chamber of Commerce for the ribbon cutting were Ambassador Chair Karen Volpei, Keller Williams World Media Center; and Ambassadors Eric Foster, Burbank City Federal Credit Union; and Don Baldaseroni, American Pin Co. Save up to 60% on many office supplies and get free next day delivery with our SAVE THE DATE! Office Depot Discount Program Friday, September 14, 2012 DeBell Golf Club Save money on tickets for Southern California’s most exciting theme parks, sports events, and entertainment venues with our Hosted by The Burbank Chamber of Commerce Recreation Connection Discount Program ACTION TAX ATTORNEYS • I.R.S. Controversies • Tax Liens & Levies • Wage Garnishments For more information on membership savings and benefits, contact the Burbank Chamber of Commerce at 818-846-3111 or at info@BurbankChamber.org. Alexander Nassif-Lopez (818) 415-2678 290 E. V Verdugo Avenue, Suite 106, Burbank CA 91502 U.C.L.A. Law School Graduate • 30 Years of Experience Member of the U.S. Tax Court and 9th Circuit Court of Appeals BURBANK BUSINESS JOURNAL PREVIOUS 4 AUGUST 2012 NEXT C HAMBER NEW SUPERINTENDENTʼS MESSAGE: Affordable Benefit Administrators, Inc. Corporate - Burbank, CA Regional - Denver, CO (818) 842-0147 • www.benefitsaba.com Transitional Kindergarten By Dr. Jan Britz California State Education Code states that a child must reach the age of five on or before December 2nd of the current year to be eligible for kindergarten. Kindergarten attendance is actually a choice. Children are not required to attend kindergarten even though school districts must offer kindergarten classes for students who are eligible to attend. School attendance is compulsory for students between the ages of 6 and 18. Until now, California’s children have started kindergarten at a younger age than kids in any other state, often without the maturity and the social and early literacy and pre-math skills they need to meet the challenges of kindergarten. A new California Senate Bill (SB 1381) has changed the required birthday for children to be admitted to kindergarten and first grade. Transitional Kindergarten will now be the first year of a two-year kindergarten experience for those students who are born between November 1st and December 2nd. This bill will eventually change the kindergarten entry date from December 2nd to September 1st, so that all children enter kindergarten at age five. It will phase in the new requirement by moving the cut-off date one month a year for the next three years beginning in 2012. The bill will change the required birthday for admission to kindergarten requiring a child to be five years old by November 1st for the school year 2012-2013; October 1st for the school year 2013-2014; and September 1st for the school year 2014-2015 and each S 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. Photo by Harvey Branman Dr. Jan Britz and the academic rigors of a traditional kindergarten program. BUSD’s new T-K program will start on the first day of school (August 13). It will serve all of the District’s children who turn five between November 2nd and December 1st, 2012, as well as children born between September 2nd and November 1st whose parents want them to have an extra year of growth before entering traditional kindergarten. Currently, there are 58 students registered for the program, which will consist of two classrooms at two different sites, Horace Mann Children’s Center and the school year thereafter. The bill also establishes Transitional Kindergarten as a condition of receipt of apportionment for the District. Transitional Kindergarten is a voluntary program that offers children developmentally appropriate curriculum that is aligned with kindergarten standards, and allows for existing funding to be used for the T-K students. Many school districts across the state have already implemented a similar reform. We have sent staff to visit such programs in other Districts and have brought back their Best Practices. Research shows that early learning programs like T-K deliver excellent returns on investment and that starting kindergarten at a later age improves social and academic development. Our T-K program will be a bridge between a flexible curriculum Burbank Adult School. T-K classes will operate on the same daily schedule and yearly academic calendar as the traditional BUSD kindergarten program. The school day will begin at 8:15 a.m. and end at 1:15 p.m. The instructional program, which was created by a team of outstanding BUSD teachers and curriculum specialists, was carefully designed to provide a bridge for young five-year-olds to learn and grow in an environment that has been tailored to their specific developmental needs. www.BurbankChamber.org C M Y CM MY CY CMY K AUGUST 2012 PREVIOUS 5 BURBANK BUSINESS JOURNAL NEXT C HAMBER NEW S Community, Public Officials, and Road Kings Rally for National Night Out Fire Chief Ray Krakowski, Assistant Chief Kenet Robertson, and City Councilmember Jess Talamantes joined Don Baldaseroni and members of the Road Kings Car Club of Burbank for National Night Out activities at 9th and Olive streets in Burbank. Mayor Dave Golonski, Vice-Mayor Emily Gabel-Luddy, and City Councilmember Gary Bric were on hand to promote neighborhood spirit and strengthen community relationships at National Night Out. National Night Out Areas “Ed Car Guy” Levitt cruised in for the National Night Out festivities Sampling of Registered August 7, 2012 in his classic 1964 Oldsmobile Ninety Eight. Fire Chief Ray Krakowski (left) and Assistant Fire Chief Kenet Photos by Andre ALABAMA� Alabaster(*), Alexander City(*), Murray, Anniston(*), Auburn, Bessemer, Robertson admire Don Baldaseroni’s classic ‘55Birmingham, Chevy. Boaz, Brierfield(*), Brighton, Calera(*), Calhoun Co., Mayor Dave Golonski, Vice-Mayor Emily Gabel-Luddy, City The “Bern” Agency Demopolis, Dothan, Dutton, Gulf Shores� Hartselle(*), Heflin, Huntsville(*), Councilmembers Jess Talamantes and Gary Bric, and members of Irondale(*), Jackson, Jefferson Co., Linden, Madison(*), Maylene(*), the Burbank Police Department and Burbank Fire Department joined McCalla(*), Midfield, Mobile, Montgomery, Montgomery Co., Odenville(*), Opelika(*), Oxford(*), Ozark(*), Rainsville(*), Roanoke, Selma, Spanish residents and members of the Road Kings Car Club of Burbank Fort(*), Sylacauga, Vestavia Hills for National Night Out. The event was held at 9th and Olive at the the first house in Burbank to be designated on the Historic Registry. ARIZONA: Apache Co., Bullhead City(*), Chino Valley, Cochise Co., The Road Kings were recognized by the City in celebration of Cottonwood, Flagstaff, Fort McDowell, Glendale(*), Globe(*), Lakeside(*), Maricopa, Mesa(*), Oro Valley, Payson, Peoria, Phoenix(*), Prescott, their 60th anniversary. The club hosts two charity car shows each Prescott Valley(*), San Tan Valley(*), Scottsdale(*), Sedona, Show Low(*), year and has donated more than $375,000 to high school auto shop Road Kings member Don Lister showedYuma(*) Tucson(*), Waddell(*), Wickenburg, Sierra Vista, Tempe(*), programs and community-based organizations in the last decade. off his ‘32 Roadster at the event. Rock House, ALASKA: Anchorage, Juneau, Ketchikan, Saint Paul Island(*), Wasilla(*) ARKANSAS: Bella Vista, Chidester, Conway(*), Dardanelle, Fayetteville(*), Fort Smith, Gosnell, Hempstead Co., Hensley(*), Hope, Hot Springs, Hughes, Jacksonville(*), Jonesboro, Judsonia, Lepanto, Little Rock, Lonoke(*), Marion(*), Mississippi Township, North Little Rock, Pangburn, Pine Bluff, Russellville(*), Searcy(*), Sherwood, Texarkana(*), Walnut Ridge(*), West Helena, West Memphis, Yellville(*) CALIFORNIA: Agoura Hills(*), Alameda, Alameda Co., Albany, Alhambra, Aliso Viejo, Altadena, American Canyon, Anaheim, Anderson, Antelope(*), Antioch, Apple Valley, Atwater(*), Auburn, Azusa, Bakersfield, Baldwin Park, Bay Area Rapid Transit Police, Beaumont(*), Bell, Bell Gardens, Bellflower(*), Belmont, Belvedere Tiburon(*), Berkeley(*), Beverly Hills, Biggs, Bloomington(*), Bonita(*), Brea(*), Brentwood(*), Buena Park(*), Burbank, Burlingame, California City, Cambria(*), Campbell(*), Capitola(*), Carmel(*), Carmichael(*), Castro Valley(*), Cathedral City, Ceres(*), Chatsworth(*), Chico, Chino, Chino Hills, Chula Vista, Citrus Heights(*), Cloverdale(*), Clovis(*), Colma, Commerce, Concord, Corcoran, Corona(*), Costa Mesa, Covina, Crescent City, Cudahy, Culver City(*), Cupertino, BURBANK BUSINESS JOURNAL PREVIOUS 6 AUGUST 2012 NEXT C OLF! G T G R EA HAMBER NEW OD! O F T G R EA T G R EA KI NG R O NET W ! UN! F T G R EA S R OW! N R TE EG IS The Chamber of of Commerce Commerce The Burbank Burbank Chamber 2012 PRO-AM PRO-AM y a d i r F h t 4 1 r e b m e t ep DeBe Golf ll Club PLAY WITH A PRO! S “BIRDIE” SPONSOR $1,500 “EAGLE” SPONSOR $2,500 Four Golfers (including Bonus Packs with Opportunity Tickets and 2 FREE Mulligans per player) Four Sponsor Signs, Eight total tickets for Post-Event Reception Sponsor recognition on all print media Company Name on all Golf Carts Four Golfers (including Bonus Packs with Opportunity Tickets and 2 FREE Mulligans per player) Two Sponsor Signs, Four total tickets for Post-Event Reception Sponsor recognition on all print media “FOURSOMES” FOURSOMES” $600 “SINGLES” SINGLES” $175 Golf for one player, including cart, tee prizes, �������������������������������������������� Golf for a foursome, including carts, tee prizes, �������������������������������������������� “TEE TEE & GREEN” Sponsorships $100 - Promote your business with a sign at the tee or green of your choice $300 - Tee or green sign plus your representatives at a tabletop exhibit at the tee box of your choice Register NOW: Complete this form and send it with your check or credit card authorization to: The Burbank Chamber of Commerce, 200 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank CA 91502. Eagle Sponsor Package Birdie Sponsor Package Foursome Singles Tee & Green Sponsor � $100 � $300 $ $ $ $ 2,500 1,500 600 175 Total $ Quick-Pay by Credit Card $ I authorize the Burbank Chamber of Commerce to charge the credit card listed below as indicated: $ $ �� Master Card Acct.# $ � VISA � AMEX Exp. Customer Sig. $ Name(s) Company Address City Call me! I would like to: AUGUST 2012 PREVIOUS Zip � Work on the Event Committee Phone � Donate An Opportunity Prize 7 � Donate for Tee Prizes BURBANK BUSINESS JOURNAL NEXT NETWORKING Burbank City Federal Credit Union wants Burbank to “Know Better Banking!” “Know better banking” is not just a tagline, its Burbank City Federal Credit Union’s promise to provide the best banking services to their members. And for more than seven decades, Burbank City has been the banking choice for thousands of Burbank families. Established in 1940 by a group of City of Burbank employees, Burbank City Federal Credit Union is a not-for-profit institution which provides the financial services of a bank, but offers better rates, low or no fees on services, and increased personal banking service. Burbank City is focused on the community and delivers services such as Independent Advantage; the money-management program for teens, and exclusive money-saving offers at select Burbank stores and restaurants. And now, Burbank City has been recognized by readers of the Burbank Leader as Best Credit Union and Best Financial Services in Burbank for 2012. Burbank Chamber members and guests had the opportunity to learn more about the benefits and services of Burbank City when the credit union hosted the organization’s June membership mixer. Guests dined on shrimp, beef skewers, stuffed mushrooms, sandwich wraps, and fresh veggies catered by Boyz in the Kitchen, who topped off the evening with platters of their gourmet red velvet, chocolate fudge, and crème brulee cupcakes! World Empanadas also treated guests to samples of their delicious potato, beef, spinach, and Santa Fe Chicken empanadas, and Calamigos Ranch at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center provided beer and wine. Many thanks to Eric Foster for coordinating a great event! Burbank City is a safe place to save, has great rates, and low or no fees on their accounts. We invite you to come by and see for yourself why Burbank City Federal Credit Union is right for Burbank and right for you. Photo by Andre Murray Mixer host Eric Foster, center, networked with Carlos and Lia Hirtz of World Empanadas, who provided delicious empanadas for guests at the event. Photo by Andre Murray Eric Foster did a great job coordinating the mixer for Burbank City Federal Credit Union. If he ever needs additional event planning tips, Laura Lopez, California Gatherings, and Mike O’Connell, Calamigos Ranch at Los Angeles Equestrian Center will be great resources. Many thanks to Calamigos Ranch for donating the “adult beverages” for the mixer! Photo by Andre Murray Trena Pitchford, Director of Development, Burbank Arts For All (center) experienced her first Burbank Chamber of Commerce mixer and shared time with Eric Foster, left, and Julian Munoz, Re/Max Town Center Center. CASH JACKPOT is now Photo by Andre Murray $1,000!! If you are a member in good standing and are present when your name is drawn, you take home the cash! Jason Makohon, Branch Manager, Burbank City Federal Credit Union, (center) met many fellow Chamber members and won the Colony Theatre tickets donated by Patterson Graphics Corporation! With him, above, are Burbank Chamber of Commerce Operations Manager Kimberly Thompson and mixer emcee Don Baldaseroni, American Pin Co. And the winners are... Our generous members who donated prizes and purchased opportunity tickets at the June Mixer hosted by Burbank City Federal Credit Union. GIFT DONATED/WON BY: Photo by Andre Murray Four Tickets to “The Savannah Disputation” at the Colony Theatre, Eric Foster and staff members show off the Credit Union’s Kids’ City area to Daniel and Kevin Kim of Togo’s Burbank. Patterson Graphics Corporation • Jason Makohon, Burbank City Federal Credit Union A u g u st M i xe r ! Hooters Wing Gift Set, True Integrity Insurance and Payroll • Kevin Kim, Togo’s Burbank Gift Set with Wine, Chocolates, and Lotter Lotteryy Ticket, Home Instead Senior Hosted by Care • Lia Hirtz, World Empanadas Racer’s Edge Indoor Karting One Dozen Empanadas, World Empanadas • Mike Milauskas, Jet Set Art and Design 960 Chestnut St., Burbank Show off your driving skills at special discounted rates! Thursday, August 23 • 5:30 - 7:30 pm Amelia Ulmer of Mousetrappe, Inc. missed the mixer and the $950 cash jackpot! If you are a Burbank Chamber member in good standing and are present when your name is called, YOU TAKE HOME THE CASH!! The Jackpot grows by $25 each month it goes unclaimed. Admission: $10 Members, $15 Prospective Members CASH JACKPOT: $1,000!!* *Must be a member in good standing and be present when your name is drawn to claim the cash jackpot. BURBANK BUSINESS JOURNAL PREVIOUS 8 AUGUST 2012 NEXT AUGUST 2012 PREVIOUS 9 BURBANK BUSINESS JOURNAL NEXT MEMBERS Welcome New Members Chase Bank Ms. Josephine Swiger, Branch Manager 1551 W. Olive Ave. Burbank, CA 91506 (855) 213-1551 Bank / Financial Institution Kensington AMI, LLC Mr. Benjamin Lupu, CFP, President 2600 W. Olive Ave., 5th Floor Burbank, CA 91505 (818) 333-5318 Fax: (818) 333-5319 Financial Advisors/Financial Planning Copy R Office Solutions, LLC Ms. Tracy Weirick, President 4530 Chermak St. Burbank, CA 91505 (818) 841-1330 Fax: (818) 840-0231 Office Equipment - Digital Copiers, Printers & Networks Copiers - Rentals/Service (Kyocera & Ricoh) Story Tavern Ms. Diane Slaught, General Manager 150 S. San Fernando Blvd., #40 Burbank, CA 91502 (818) 567-4200 Fax: (818) 5674201 Restaurant/Bar/Nightclub Membership Reinvestments The following businesses and organizations renewed their investments as Burbank Chamber members in June. We thank them for their continuing support and congratulate them as they begin another year of commitment to Burbank business. 9 Years St. Finbar Catholic Community 44 Years Tyerman’s Automotive 8 Years Media City Animal Hospital Universal City Studios Credit Union Village Christian Schools 36 Years Fine Arts Federation 34 Years Thrifty Appliance Repair Thrivent Financial Mr. Jeff Meyer, Partner 300 E. Magnolia Blvd., Ste. 502 Burbank, CA 91502 (818) 526-0230 Fax: (818) 526-0233 Financial Advisors/Financial Planning FASTSIGNS Mr. Peter Blumenfeld, Owner 11404 Ventura Blvd. Studio City, CA 91604 (818) 506-8600 Fax: (818) 506-8029 Signs 48 Years Charter Communications 30 Years Handy Market 28 Years Precise Roofing Company 27 Years Cast & Crew Payroll, LLC 23 Years Providence High School YOUR 20 Years Burbank Tournament of Roses Business in the 19 Years Gary Bric’s Ramp Calamigos Ranch at Los Angeles Equestrian Center Burbank Business Journal! 17 Years McDonald’s - Burbank Blvd. Call Sheri Rang at 818-846-3111 for advertising rates and availability. 5 Years Burbank Arts For All - An Education Foundation Nelson Treasures 4 Years Ion Media Networks, Inc. United Taxi of The Southwest, Inc. 3 Years Y Care More Evergreen Retirement Residence 21 Years Caven & Associates, Inc. Promote 7 Years Count on Us Empire Dental Group 2 Years Holmes Chiropractic Clinic Hypernerd, Inc. Mega Hertz Electric Signs & Lighting Range Realty James D. Woodburn 1 Year All-Inclusive Community Health Burbank Tire Pros Racer’s Edge Indoor Karting 15 Years Burbank Bar & Grille 12 Years Golden State Gymnastics For the Record: The Community Foundation of the Verdugos has relocated to 111 East Broadway, Suite 200, Glendale, CA, 91205. For additional information, please call Edna Karinski, Executive Director, at 818-241-8040 or visit communityfoundationoftheverdugos.org. Trusted Cleaning Service of The Burbank Chamber! Kitchens • Additions • New Homes (818) 563-4311 • • • • Contract Janitorial Maintenance High Pressure / Steam Cleaning Carpet Cleaning Hard Surface Floor Care • • • • Construction Clean Up Dayporter Services Window Washing Parking Lot Maintenance Lic. #774206 818-842-2300 3303 N. San Fernando Blvd., Suite A, Burbank, CA 91504 Fax (818) 563-4340 • service@libertybm.com BURBANK BUSINESS JOURNAL PREVIOUS ���� ��� ����� Historic Restorations • Commercial 10 AUGUST 2012 NEXT A CHAMBER UGUS T (or coming soon!) 23 Thursday.......... MEMBERSHIP MIXER 5:30 - 7:30 pm Racer’s Edge Indoor Karting 960 Chestnut St., Burbank EPTEMBE S NOW PLAYING 9 Thursday.......... BUSINESS CONNECTION LUNCHEON 11:30 am - 1:30 pm, THE CASTAWAY, 1250 Harvard Road, Burbank S NEW The he Colony Theatre Company 555 N. Third St. 558-7000 ““Blame it on Beckett” (August 8 Through September 2) R “American Fiesta” (September 26 Through October 21) Visit Colonytheatre.org for additional ticket information 13 Thursday.......... BUSINESS CONNECTION LUNCHEON 11:30 am - 1:30 pm, THE CASTAWAY, 1250 Harvard Road, Burbank SPEAKER: Dr. Jan Britz, Superintendent, BU SPE BUSD Falcon Theatre 4252 Riverside Dr. 955-8101 “The The Grönholm Method” (August 7 Through September 30 T 30) Tuesday - Friday 8 pm, Saturday 2 and 8 pm, Sunday 4 and 7 pm 14 Friday............... BURBANK CHAMBER PRO-AM DeBell Golf Club 1500 Walnut Ave., Burbank 10:00 a.m. Shotgun Start “ Ought To Be In Pictures” (October 10 Through November 11 “I 11) Wednesday - Saturday 8 pm, Sunday 4 pm 27 Thursday.......... MEMBERSHIP MIXER 5:30 - 7:30 pm International Academy of Film & Television 635 S. San Fernando Blvd., Burbank Victory Theatre Center 3326 W. Victory Blvd. 841-5421 Visit Falcontheatre.com for additional information V “The Last Night Inn” (August 18 Through September 16 16) Saturday 8 pm, Sunday 5 pm Visit thevictorytheatrecenter.org for specific ticket information and upcoming shows BUSINESS is GOOD for BURBANK! Thank You Burbank... 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