Sunrise on Sunset Summit Sets Records
The 2007
Hollywood Economic Development Summit, held this
past Thursday at the Arclight Cinemas, is one
for the record books. The popular event sold
out for the second year in a row, with a crowd
in excess of 400 people, the most people ever to
attend the summit. Council President Eric
Garcetti, commented on the attendance. “One day
we will be in the CineramaDome. The attendance
reflects a strength of place, of people and a
moment in history,” he said. This year’s event
focused on the more than $2-billion in
investment pouring into the Sunset Blvd.
corridor. A panel of developers addressed
specific projects, while major addresses were
delivered by L.A. City Planner Gail Goldberg and
CRA CEO Cecilia Estolano. A special
Sunset-themed video was prepared by a committee
headed by Laurie Goldman, Dave Gajda and Tony
Michelman. The event was co-chaired by Brent
Folb of Paramount Contracting and Ira Dankberg
of Bond Companies. A coveted update of all the
major development projects was also
distributed. Chamber members who missed the
summit but who would like a copy of the update
can secure it at the Chamber office.
The Chamber
appreciates the many sponsors who made the
summit possible. Diamond Level Presenting
Sponsors included: Apollo Real Estate Advisors,
CIM Group, CRA/LA, Gerding Edlen, Newpport
Capital Advisors and Ramsey-Shilling Commercial
Real Estate. Gold Level Sponsors were: Bond
Capital, the Clarett Group, Gatehouse Capital,
Kaiser Permanente, KOR Development, Legacy
Partners, Metro Modern Developers, Paramount
Contractors, and Windermere Properties. Silver
Level Sponsors included: 5+Design, Alliance
Residential, Briggs Law, Capital Credits
Consulting, DCA Civil Engineering Group, First
American Title, First Financial Bancorp., Grubb
& Ellis, GVA DAUM Commercial Real Estate,
Handelman Consulting, Jeff, Mangels, Butler &
Marmaro LLP, John Laing Homes Urban, NAI Capital
Commercial Palisades Development Group, Second
Street Ventures, TV Guide/Gemstar, ULI Los
Angeles, and Van Wagner Outdoor.
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Leverage Tax Credits To Grow Your Business
Board Urges City
to Pursue Program to allow Hailing of Taxi
 The
Board of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce voted
this week to urge the City Department of
Transportation to investigate how to make it
possible for people in Hollywood to hail a taxi,
as is allowed in most major metropolitan cities
across the country. Although it is not
technically illegal in Los Angeles to hail a
taxi, it does not work practically because of
major fines the City levies against taxis that
impede traffic and park illegally to pick up
patrons. The Chamber board felt it would
improve traffic flow in Hollywood if people were
allowed to hail taxis rather than drive their
own cars in order to reach appointments.
Whether allowing taxis to park in red zones or
creating frequent locations where hailing taxis
would be allowed, the Chamber felt that all
options should be considered.
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taxes with Enterprise Zone Tax Credits
Chamber Honors Employees,
says Farewell to Two
Vivian Kish and
Ana Martinez-Holler |
The
Hollywood Chamber Board recognized two
employees with gifts this week for their
dedication to the Chamber. Ana
Martinez-Holler, the Chamber’s Vice
President of Media Relations was honored for
20 years of Chamber employment, while Vivian
Kish, the Chamber’s Administrative
Assistant, was thanked for 10 years of
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Elizabeth McDonald and Rochelle Silsbee
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On a sadder
note, the Chamber Board said farewell to two
employees who have accepted other
positions. Rochelle Silsbee is leaving the
Chamber to work for the City of L.A. in the
Mayor’s office as the representative for
Hollywood-Wilshire-Koreatown. Elizabeth
McDonald has been hired by the Hollywood
Roosevelt Hotel as their Director of
Conference Services. “While we hate to lose
two outstanding employees, it is a tribute
to the Chamber that they were in demand by
the Mayor’s office and Roosevelt Hotel. We
wish them the very best,” said Chamber
President and CEO Leron Gubler. |
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Tourism Committee Reviews
Starline Tours Circulator
The Chamber’s
Tourism Committee heard a presentation this week
from Starline Tours, which is launching a new
service with double decker buses that will run a
fixed route daily between the hours of 9 a.m.
and 7 p.m. at 30-minute intervals between
Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the Farmers
Market. Tourists will pay one price and have
the right to ride the shuttles for 24 hours at
no additional cost. The tour company is
seeking signage at the various stops along the
route to identify the stops and asked for
Chamber support. The committee voted to
recommend to the Board of Directors that the
Chamber urge the City to cooperate in placing
the needed signs along the route.
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Hollywood Welcomes K&L
Wine Merchants
One of California’s leading
fine wine retailers, K&L Wine Merchants,
celebrated the opening of its 1400 Vine Street
location with a wine-tasting and festivities.
“We already have a strong customer base in the
Los Angeles area because of our online
business,” noted co-founder Todd Zucker. “It
made sense to build here because of our
established customers and because the area is
one of the country’s top wine markets.” Pictured
with founders Clyde Beffa and Todd Zucker are
Honorary Mayor of Hollywood Johnny Grant, store
managers Tom Martinez and Chip Hammack, and
other special guests and friends of K&L. K&L
Wine Merchants is open seven days a week with
free parking adjacent to the building. Please
call (323) 464-9463 or visit
www.klwines.com for additional information.
Historic Hollywood
Roosevelt Hotel Hosts June Mixer
 The
ultra-stylish Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel (the
Roosevelt) will host the Chamber’s June Business
After Hours Mixer on Wednesday, June 27th. The
property recently celebrated its 75th
anniversary with a $15 million dollar renovation
that melded the Roosevelt’s historical
highlights with upscale modern luxuries.
While much of the 1927
Spanish-influenced lobby was preserved, guest
rooms were completely and tastefully renovated
with extra-large bathrooms, dark-wood platform
beds dressed with luxurious linens, and
high-tech accessories. For more information
about the Roosevelt Hotel, visit
www.hollywoodroosevelt.com.
The Hollywood Roosevelt is
located at 7000 Hollywood Boulevard. The Mixer
will be held in the historic lobby from 5:30 to
7:30 p.m. Discounted valet parking is available
for $6. Admission is $10 for members and $20
for non-members, which includes two beverages
and delicious appetizers courtesy of our host.
For reservations please call (323) 469-8311 or
e-mail
steven@hollywoodchamber.net
 Chamber
China Trip Delegation
Still Has
Openings
Photo
by Bob Freeman
The Chamber still has spots available for those
interested in comprising a 145-person-strong
delegation to China, departing October 25th
for an experience of a lifetime, exploring the
history and culture of China at an unbeatable
price. Though the registration deadline of June
1 has passed, Chamber members and their
guests interested in taking advantage of an
all-expenses-paid, 9-day trip to China for only
$1,499 per person can still sign up.
Participants will enjoy 5-star and 4-star
accommodations, all meals, airfare, in-country
travel and personal guided tours in English to
such sites as the Great Wall of China, and
Beijing’s Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City.
Other locales visited will be Shanghai, Suzhou
and Hangzhou. The exclusive rate for Chamber
members and their guests will be made available
to everyone by July 15, at which time the
remaining spots will quickly fill. Visit
www.Hollywoodchamber.net for a brochure and
registration form today! Applications will be
accepted until all spots are filled.
Free
business counseling at the Hollywood Chamber
Offered by the Service Corps of Retired
Executives (SCORE)
Richard Krelstein, a retired business
turn-around specialist
Consulting services will be available most
Fridays 9:30 - 11:30 am
To schedule an
appointment, call Vivian at (323)469-8311.
Hollywood & Highland Center
Shuttle Service for WICKED
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