Members Invited
to Free Holiday Movie Screening
 On
Sunday, December 9th, the Hollywood Chamber of
Commerce and the Hollywood Chamber Community Foundation will
offer a holiday gift to the Hollywood community – a free
screening of the holiday movie comedy
A Christmas Story at the Egyptian Theatre, beginning at
2 p.m. As a special treat, actor Zack Ward and several
other cast members will be present to discuss the movie
following the screening. The chamber is sponsoring the movie
in cooperation with American Cinematheque. A grant from Iron
Mountain Film & Storage also helped to make it possible.
Hollywood & Highland is also expected to tie-in that day
with special events for the local residents. The
American Cinematheque is located at 6712
Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028, (323)461-2020.
Please note that it will be a "first come, first
serve" basis.
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KBKG reduces
taxes with Enterprise Zone Tax Credits
Plans Announced to
Finish the Pantages Theatre Building
Nearly
80 years after it was built, the landmark Pantages Theatre
will undergo a “makeover”, when the development firm Clarett
Group and the Nederlander organization finish the building
as it was originally intended. At
 a
press conference held this week at City Hall, the ambitious
project was announced that will place a 10-story art deco
office tower above the front portion of the building (not
over the actual theatre). The original design by architect
Marcus Priteca had called for the tower, but was shelved
after the market crash of 1929. The Clarett Group plans to
follow the original design and to spend between $75 and
$100-million on the project. They anticipate that it will
take two years to get through the entitlement and design
process and another two years to build the tower. It is
anticipated that the Pantages Theatre will remain open
during the construction period.
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Members Take 15-20% Off with I&A Dry Cleaners:
Call 323-953-9988
 Plan On Attending
Chamber’s Annual Holiday Mixer & Toy Drive
Mark
your calendars for the Chamber’s annual holiday mixer and
toy drive, to be held on Thursday, December 13, from 5:30 to
7:30 p.m. at the Music Box @ the Fonda. As is tradition,
the Holiday Mixer not only offers attendees festive
networking atmosphere, but also serves as the Chamber’s
opportunity to collect holiday gifts for children in our
community. Attendees bringing a new unwrapped toy or
appropriate child’s gift valued at a minimum of $10 will
receive free admission. RSVP to
Vivian@hollywoodchamber.net or call (323)469-8311.
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New Members Briefed at
Quarterly President’s Luncheon
 An
enthusiastic group of new members turned out this week for
the Chamber’s quarterly President’s Luncheon. Chamber
President Leron Gubler provided an overview of chamber
operations to the assembled group and answered their
questions. Many identified parking/transportation as the
major issue on their mind. Companies represented included:
Bethune Theatredanse, Cefiore Yogurt, Counterpoint &
Harmony, E.I. School of Professional Makeup, the Empirical
Group, Frontier Magazine, Heritage Auction Galleries,
Kasimoff-Bluthner Piano Co.; Oce, Office Depot, Ricoh
Business Solutions, Sweets and Eats, and Thomas Properties
Group.
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New Business Resource
Book Delivered to Members
The
2007-2008 edition of the Hollywood Business Resource Book
should have arrived at all chamber members’ addresses within
the last two weeks. The 108-page book is an eight-month
project of the Chamber staff and Imperial Publishing. This
year, as an added benefit, members also received a digital
version of the book. The award-winning publication of the
chamber, includes information on the Chamber’s projects and
activities, demographic data, a list of Hollywood’s top
employers, governmental representatives, and guides devoted
to visitors and accommodations, cultural arts and
entertainment, restaurants and nightlife, and film, tv, &
music. In addition it includes a directory of member
businesses and a directory of who’s who in Hollywood. The
directory is distributed to 10,000 businesses within the
greater Hollywood area.
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Chamber Seeks Premiere
Investors
The
Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is seeking businesses that
wish to become premiere investors in the chamber in 2008.
Chamber President & CEO Leron Gubler said that any business
investing at least $5,000 was eligible to sign up for the
program. He noted there are special benefits for sponsors,
including a free pass to all chamber functions during the
year, besides those which they may have sponsored. Premiere
investors also are guaranteed priority seating at chamber
events and are recognized in the Chamber’s bimonthly
newsletter and on the Chamber website. For further
information, call (323)469-8311.
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Plans for 15th Annual
Women of Distinction Kick Off
 The
Hollywood Chamber Community Foundation is already planning
the 15th Annual Women of Distinction fundraiser which will
be held at The Globe at Universal on May 8, 2008. Laurie
Goldman of GO! Goldman Organization and Maureen Schultz of
Capitol Records are back for their second year as co-chairs
of this event. Nominations are now being accepted for Women
of Distinction and Golden Award through January 15, 2008.
Nominating forms are available on Hollywood Chamber website
at www.hollywoodchamber.net
or complete the
Nomination Form for Women of Distinction 2008.
This is the largest fundraiser of the year for the Hollywood
Chamber Community Foundation, which raised more than
$100,000 last year. Funds from WOD are distributed through
the Community Foundation to Hollywood based nonprofit
organizations. The WOD planning committee is seeking
sponsors and silent auction items. Volunteers who are
interested in serving on the event committee, or soliciting
sponsorships and auction items can contact Kaylee Kiecker,
kaylee@hollywoodchamber.net.
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Music
Industry Leaders Share Secrets of Success
with Small Business Community on January 26th
The Los Angeles Chapter of SCORE will
hold a workshop, “New
Music Industry Opportunities”, as part of its ongoing
Business Success Forum Series for the Los Angeles
small-business community. Music Recording Industry leaders —
Chris Stone, David Goggin and Kamran V - will talk about how
to build a successful music business in today’s volatile
music industry environment.
Saturday January 26, 2008, 10:00 AM — Noon
Glendale Central Library, 222 E. Harvard Street, Glendale,
CA 91205
To make reservations, please register online at
www.scorela.org
or call SCORE by telephone at 818-552-3206 or e-mail
09@scorela.org.
Register Now! Seating Limited to 200!
$15 pre-registration, $20 at the door
Free with validation. Enter parking structure from Harvard
St.
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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