Chamber Presents
Seminar to Explain How Businesses Can Save $$$
The
Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is presenting a
special seminar for its members to learn how
they can take advantage of the new Los Angeles
Enterprise Zone, which went into effect this
past December. The new state program offers
Hollywood businesses a chance to save literally
thousands of dollars, including employee hiring
tax credits, sales and use tax credits for the
purchase of equipment, an accelerated
depreciation deduction, a net interest
deduction, net operating loss carryover,
reductions in DWP electrical rates, etc.
  The
seminar will be held at Paramount Pictures on
Friday, March 23, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. There
is a $15 admission charge, which includes a
continental breakfast. “This could be the best
$15 your business has ever spent,” said Chamber
President & CEO Leron Gubler. Helping to sponsor
the event are Paramount Pictures and KBKG
Inc. Reservations can be made by going to the
chamber website,
www.hollywoodchamber.net, or emailing
steven@hollywoodchamber.net. Reservations
are mandatory.
Mayor’s Staff Tours
Hollywood
Hollywood took
center stage this week, when 120 members of the
Mayor’s staff did a walking tour of the film
capital to view a success story in urban
revitalization. The staffers took the subway to
the Hollywood & Vine station, then walked west
to the El Capitan Theatre, where they were
hosted for breakfast. The Planning Dept. and CRA
provided guides to explain how Hollywood lends
itself to pedestrian activities. Robin Kramer,
the Mayor’s chief of staff, told those assembled
that it was an opportunity to see “the future
being made now.” City Planning Director Gail
Goldberg introduced her new Urban Design Studio
staff to explain what makes for a walkable
community. It was a chance for Hollywood to
shine and should help Hollywood whenever we deal
with the Mayor’s staff in the future.
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Helmi
Hisserich Promoted to Deputy Mayor
 Hollywood’s
very effective CRA Regional Administrator Helmi
Hisserich has been named by Mayor Antonio
Villaraigosa to be Deputy Mayor for Housing and
Economic Development Policy. In the new
position, she will focus on small business
outreach programs, and will oversee the city’s
federally-funded programs in the areas of
workforce development and training and
neighborhood revitalization. She will assume
her new position on April 2nd. Her replacement
at the Hollywood CRA office has not yet been
announced. Hisserich has played a pivotal role
in the revitalization of Hollywood, and
championed such major projects as Hollywood &
Vine and the Motion Picture Academy Museum. “We
will miss Helmi’s leadership in Hollywood,” said
Chamber President & CEO Leron Gubler. “However,
this is a great opportunity for her to share her
expertise with the rest of the city.” The
Chamber will be hosting a farewell reception in
April for her. Any business interested in
helping to co-sponsor the event should contact
Gubler. Read the complete text of the
Mayor’s announcement.
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Legendary Musical
Group The Doors
Honored on Walk of
Fame
 Honorary
Mayor Johnny Grant presided over an enthusiastic
Walk of Fame ceremony this week in honor of the
rock band The Doors, who were presented with the
2,329th star on the Hollywood Walk of
Fame, in front of the Virgin MegaStore. Band
members Robby Kreiger and Ray Manzarek were
present to receive the honor. Drummer John
Densmore, who could not be present, sent a
message of appreciation, which was read by the
nephew of the late band member Jim Morrison.
The Chamber has received phone calls and emails
for months from fans as far away as France who
planned to attend the ceremony.
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Woman’s
Club Seek Contributions to Honor War Veterans
The Woman’s Club
of Hollywood along with Johnny Grant will be
holding a special luncheon on Saturday, March 10th,
to salute 30 local veterans who have served the
U.S. in the various military actions in the
Middle East. They are putting together gift
bags to present to the veterans at the
luncheon. If you are interested in making a
contribution for the bags or luncheon, please
contact Dottie Zold at (323)876-8383.
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 Call
for Sponsoring Women of Distinction Awards
The Chamber is seeking sponsors and auction item
donors. Also needed are members to work on the
planning committee and help raise awareness,
funding and prizes for this event. According to
Elizabeth McDonald, VP of Tourism and Special
Events for the Hollywood Chamber, “This is a
wonderful chance for your company to get more
involved with the Hollywood Chamber through
supporting one of our most important endeavors!”
If you are interested in an investment of money,
product or time, please contact
Elizabeth at the Chamber (323)785-1760.
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