Chamber’s China Participants
Return to Los Angeles
 On
Friday, November 2, the Chamber’s China Trip
Participants returned to Los Angeles with
memories, photos, and souvenirs of the
experience of nine days in Asia. The itinerary
took the 135 participants to Beijing, Suzhou,
Hangzhou, and Shanghai. The delegation was
shuttled through the cities and around the
Chinese countryside in five deluxe tour buses.
The trip afforded participants varied
experiences, from climbing the Great Wall to
visiting Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden
City, from boat tours on lakes and rivers to the
waterfront Bund in Shanghai. “Our boat tour in
Suzhou, referred to by some as the Venice of the
Orient, was one of the highlights. We got off
the boat in a small town with a vibrant local
market serving residents, not just tourists. It
provided one of the most authentic glimpses into
traditional Chinese life,” said Todd Lindgren,
Chamber Sr. Vice President. “Many participants
have told the Chamber staff they are still
adjusting to the time change and jet lag since
returning one week ago but still
enthusiastically describe it as the experience
of a lifetime,” he added.
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Annual Tooth Fairy Rewards
at Famous Hollywood Dental Care.
Councilman Tom LaBonge
to Address the Business Community
 “Transportation,
Tourism and Tom” will be the theme of the Hollywood
Chamber’s annual luncheon with Councilmember Tom LaBonge on
Thursday, November 15th at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel,
7000 Hollywood Blvd. Councilman LaBonge has represented the
Fourth Council District, which includes much of residential
Hollywood and portions of the business community, since
2001. As is traditional with the Councilman’s luncheon,
LaBonge will moderate a panel of City experts on various
issues of interest to Hollywood. Registration begins at
11:30 a.m., with the luncheon following at 12 noon.
Admission is $55 for Chamber members and $65 for
non-members. Reserved tables of 10 are available for $600
and include signage and preferred seating. Reservations can
be made by logging on to the chamber website:
www.hollywoodchamber.net.
The
Chamber expresses appreciation to presenting sponsors Iron
Mountain Film & Sound Archives and CRA/LA. Additional
supporting sponsors include Paramount Contracting and
Andrews International Security.
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Reserve Here
Members Invited to
Chamber Open House
 With
Thanksgiving around the corner the Hollywood
Chamber of Commerce will be hosting an open
house to express our “thanks” to Chamber members
the evening of Tuesday, November 20th.
The Open House is an opportunity for the Chamber
to welcome its members to tour the Chamber’s
“home base” and to network in a relaxed
environment with Chamber staff and Board
members. Festivities will include delicious
appetizers served by Soul Hollywood restaurant,
as well as tastes of fine wines hand picked for
the event by experts from K&L Wine Merchants.
Iron Mountain Film & Archive Service, a member
of the Chamber’s Premiere Investors Club, is
generously sponsoring the Open House, which will
be held at the Chamber offices, 7018 Hollywood
Boulevard, on Tuesday November 20th
from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Admission is free
for Chamber members and their guests and $10 for
non-members. Discounted valet parking at the
Hollywood Roosevelt is available for
$3.50. Although there is no charge to attend for
members, in order to ensure an accurate count
for food and beverage preparation, PLEASE RSVP
in advance to
marlene@hollywoodchamber.net or online at
www.hollywoodchamber.net.
Just
In Time For The Holiday...
Special Free Turkey Drawing Courtesy of
Farmers Market!
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Reserve Here
KBKG reduces
taxes with Enterprise Zone Tax Credits
Chamber’s Annual
Police And Firefighters Appreciation BBQ –
Friday November 16
The Chamber’s
annual Police and Firefighters Appreciation BBQ
seems more relevant than ever, as the recent
fires in the southland highlighted the ways in
which our police officers and firefighters put
themselves in harm’s way to protect the
citizenry. Our police officers did an excellent
job working in harmony with the firefighters to
effectively evacuate homes, while controlling
the crowds and keeping our streets safe. A
small way that we as a community can give back
to these local heroes is to offer a fun day of
food, prizes, and heartfelt thanks. If you
would like to be a volunteer at this year’s
event, please contact
Kaylee@hollywoodchamber.net. The Chamber
would like to thank Andrews International
Security, along with Charcoal Restaurant and
Avalon Nightclub for their extremely generous
donations.
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Members Take 15-20% Off with I&A Dry Cleaners:
Call 323-953-9988
Munchkin Fundraiser/ Wizard of Oz Showing at
Chinese
“As, Coroner, I must aver,
I thoroughly examined her,
And she’s not only MERELY dead,
She’s really most SINCERELY dead.”
CORONER, played by Meinhardt Raabe
 The
Walk of Fame will bestow a star on the seven remaining
original
Munchkins from the Wizard of
Oz on November 20th. To
celebrate this grand and glorious occasion,
Hollywood Heritage and the
Hollywood Chamber Community Foundation have
joined together to present a special evening, in their
honor, on
Monday night, November 19th
at the
Grauman's Chinese Theatre,
including a Munchkin Sponsors Reception and a screening
of the restored technicolor print of the
Wizard of Oz,
the only print that exists in its original format! Bring
the family to this once in a lifetime opportunity. For event
details, sponsorship information, and screening tickets,
Reserve Here.
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Nominating Committee Seeks
Candidates for Board Vacancies
The Hollywood
Chamber’s new 2007-08 Nominating Committee met
this week to begin the process of recommending
persons to fill vacancies on the Board of
Directors. Board members serve three-year terms
that will begin in April 2008. Don Tillman of
McCarty & Co., who is chair of the committee,
said anyone who is interested in being
considered should contact him or another member
of the committee. Other committee members are:
Brian Folb of Paramount Contracting, Stephen Kay
of TV Guide, Carol Massie of McDonald’s, Sharon
O’Rourke of The Gas Co., and Marty Shelton of
NAI Capital Commercial Real Estate. For contact
information, please visit the Chamber's Business
Directory on our website at
www.hollywoodchamber.net.
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Chamber Senior
V.P. Heads to FilmL.A.
 Chamber
Senior Vice President Todd Lindgren concludes seven years of
service to the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce this week. He
has accepted a position as Vice President of Communications
with FilmL.A., Inc. Todd first began work for the Chamber
in 2000 as its Director of Governmental Affairs. After four
years he moved on to work as a deputy to Mayor James Hahn.
He returned to the Chamber three years ago to produce the
Hollywood Christmas Parade and was promoted this past year
to the Senior V.P. position. “Todd has been a great
contributor to the Hollywood Chamber, and he will be
missed,” said Chamber President & CEO Leron Gubler.
“However, we congratulate him on a great career
opportunity. The positive thing is that we will still be
able to work with him on entertainment-related issues. We
wish him the very best in this new position.”
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You are invited to the first
WESTSIDE TRANSIT/SUBWAY SUMMIT
A Discussion with
Elected Officials and Experts of Goals, Policy Objectives,
and Next Steps to Connect the Westside with the Region’s
Light Rail and Subway Systems
Hosted By:
COUNCILMEMBER JACK WEISS
COUNCILMEMBER BILL ROSENDAHL
COUNCILMEMBER HERB WESSON
COUNCILMEMBER TOM LABONGE
Monday, November 19,
2007, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Petersen Automotive Museum at 6060 Wilshire Blvd.
(at Fairfax. Parking is available onsite for $6.)
RSVP or for more information call (310) 289-0353
Sponsored by the David Bohnett Foundation
Complimentary
Admission to IT Summit
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
The IT Summit is the executive technology conference
series coming to the Sheraton Los Angeles Downtown Hotel on
November 13. The purpose of the conference is to support the
proliferation of information technology by bringing together
key leaders, including you!
Location –Sheraton
Los Angeles Downtown Hotel, Los Angeles CA
Conference Hours - 7:30AM to 4:30PM. Registration opens at
7:00AM
Complimentary Registration to The IT Summit!
Register Complimentary for Los Angeles now!
The IT Summit in Los Angeles, CA on November 13 at the
Sheraton Los Angeles Downtown Hotel is waiting for you. See
the latest on how traditional IT is merging with the
entertainment world.
Registration is $149 but complimentary to you. Use
complimentary code CA07-2007.
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.
Hollywood & Highland Center
Shuttle Service for WICKED
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