Chamber’s China Mission
Underway
 A
Hollywood contingent of 134 people left
yesterday for a nine-day trip to China. The
Chamber-organized nine-day trip will provide
attendees a chance to see preparations for the
2008 Olympics close up, to tour major tourism
sites, and to explore possible business
opportunities. Chamber Senior V.P. Todd Lindgren
organized the trip.
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Annual Tooth Fairy Rewards
at Famous Hollywood Dental Care.
Last Chance to Sign Up for
Hollywood Shopper
 Friday,
November 2nd, will be the final day
to sign up for the first edition of the
Hollywood Shopper, a direct mail piece the
Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is planning to
send to 30,000 Hollywood-area residents. The
coupon booklet is planned to hit homes just
prior to the holidays in order to give Chamber
members a chance to advertise their products and
services to possible customers. Prices
beginning for a half-page ad are $599. To take
advantage of this great offer, contact Kaylee
Kiecker at the Chamber office (323)469-8311, or
email her at
kaylee@hollywoodchamber.net.
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KBKG reduces
taxes with Enterprise Zone Tax Credits
Successful Mixer at Ritual
Sees $7,500 in Grants Presented
 An
enthusiastic Chamber crowd was on hand Wednesday
for a Business After Hours Mixer at the new
nightclub/restaurant Ritual. Chamber Chair Jeff
Briggs presented three grants from the Chamber
Foundation for $2,500 each. David Ambroz of the
L.A. City College Foundation accepted a grant
which will go toward textbooks for needy
students. Pat Spears of the Assistance League of
Southern California received a grant to help
with their domestic violence counseling program
for families with problems, while Robert Lee of
the L.A. Fire Department Historical Society
received a grant to assist with their Hollywood
Museum at old Firestation 27.
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Members Take 15-20% Off with I&A Dry Cleaners:
Call 323-953-9988
Sunset-Gordon Project
Clears Another Hurdle
 Chamber
President & CEO Leron Gubler testified before a Joint City
Departments hearing on Wednesday in support of
Gerding-Edlen’s proposed mixed-use project on the site of
the former Spaghetti Factory at the corner of Sunset and
Gordon. The project includes 40,000-sq.ft. of creative
office space, 13,500-sq.ft. of retail space, 311-for sale
condos of which 60 units will be targeted at the underserved
mid-market segment, and a half-acre park. As part of the
project, the Old Spaghetti Factory building, which has been
deemed historic, will be preserved. The proposed
development will next move to the full Planning Commission
on January 10, 2008 for approval. Developers hope to break
ground on the 23-story project next spring.
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Healthcare Committee
Discusses Proposed Reforms
The Chamber’s
Healthcare Committee met this week to discuss
the status of reforms being discussed in
Sacramento to ensure that all Californians have
access to health care. Businesses of all sizes
may be impacted by legislation being
considered. It is also possible that as many as
four ballot measures may be proposed next spring
on the topic of health care. The committee
decided that its role would be to help educate
Chamber members about the proposals and is
planning to have a booth at the Chamber’s
February Business Expo. Committee co-chairs are
Sam Smith and Jeff Bujer.
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Chamber to Sponsor
Several Events for Members in November
 Hollywood
Chamber members should mark their calendars for three
important events in the month of November. On Thursday,
November 15th, the Chamber will be sponsoring
“Transportation, Tourism & Tom”, our annual
luncheon meeting with L.A. Fourth Councilmember Tom LaBonge,
at the Roosevelt Hotel. LaBonge will again present a panel
of city officials to brief the business community on
important issues facing Hollywood. Admission is $55 for
members or $600 for a reserved table of 10.
On
Friday, November 16th, the Chamber will be again
sponsoring its annual barbecue to honor our local public
safety officials in the LAPD and Fire Department.
Approximately 400 officers are expected to be fed between 11
a.m. and 8 p.m. that day at the parking lot of Hollywood
Division. Andrews International Security is sponsor of this
year’s event. Kaylee Kiecker is the staff person
coordinating the barbecue. Anyone wishing to volunteer or
provide food for the event is invited to call her.
Members
are invited to an open house at the Chamber office on
Tuesday, November 20th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30
p.m. The Chamber is located at 7018 Hollywood Blvd.
Parking is available at the Roosevelt Hotel parking lot and
the Chamber validates. Iron Mountain Film & Storage is
generously sponsoring the event for our members. Food is
being provided by Soul Hollywood, a new restaurant expected
to open in 2008, and K&L Wine Merchants is providing wine
for event. To RSVP for the luncheon or open house, go to
the Chamber website:
www.Hollywoodchamber.net.
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Reserve Here
Please note that there will be no online
newsletter next week.
The next issue of the Hollywood Business
Advocate Online will be emailed to you on
November 9th!
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For Chamber members who wish to contribute to
help those who have lost their homes due to the
tragic wildfires,
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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 - 11:30am
To schedule an
appointment, call Vivian at (323)469-8311.
THE
SIXTH ANNUAL WESTSIDE ECONOMIC SUMMIT
Friday, November 2, 2007 • 7:30 - 11:30am
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 North Sepulveda Boulevard, Los Angeles
(Exit I-405 at Skirball Center Drive, about 10
minutes north of I-10)
Registration and information at
www.westside-la.org
Hollywood & Highland Center
Shuttle Service for WICKED
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