Chamber Delegation Visits Washington to Lobby on Hollywood Issues

A delegation of fifteen representatives from the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce visited Capitol Hill last week to advocate issues of importance to Hollywood.   Chamber representatives met with Senators Barbara Boxer and Dianne Feinstein as well as with Congress Members Xavier Becerra (CA-31), Diane Watson (CA-33), Howard Berman (CA-28), Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34), Brad Sherman (CA-27), Henry Waxman (CA-30), and Maxine Waters (CA-35).  New Chamber Chair and leader of the Washington delegation, Mark Panatier of the A.F. Gilmore Company remarked, “The Chamber’s annual trip to Washington, D.C. was very successful.  Our delegation was able to directly brief Members of Congress on issues of concern not only to Hollywood businesses but to the entire Hollywood community.” 

Among the issues discussed by the Chamber delegation, during last week’s trip included: the proposed Hollywood Freeway Central Park, transportation funding for Los Angeles, health care funding and reforms, homelessness initiatives, anti-piracy legislation, tourism, and funding for needed repairs to the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

The Hollywood Chamber will also be sending a delegation to Sacramento May 20-21st to brief California State legislators on relevant Hollywood issues.  If you are interested in learning how you can participate in the upcoming trip to Sacramento, please contact the Chamber’s Vice President of Public Policy, Nicole Shahenian at 323-468-1373 or via e-mail at Nicole@hollywoodchamber.net.

Members to Mix at EI School of Make Up

The Chamber’s April networking mixer will be held on Wednesday April 30th at EI School of Professional Makeup. Located at 1622 N. Highland Avenue, at the corner of Hawthorn, EI School of Professional Makeup will provide a rare, insiders look at the fascinating world of theatrical and special effects makeup.  The Mixer will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday April 30th. Admission is $10 for members and $20 for non-members, which includes delicious appetizers prepared by Fresh & Easy and two beverages.  Convenient parking is available at Hollywood & Highland ($2 with validation), or the closest adjacent lot (no validation is available) at the corner of Highland and Hawthorn.  Please enter EI Professional School of Makeup through the Hawthorn entrance – the mixer will be held on the second floor.  RSVP to Vivian@hollywoodchamber.net, call (323) 469-8311 or visit www.hollywoodchamer.net. 

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New Pizzeria Opens in Heart of Hollywood

Chamber staff and board and Councilman Tom LaBonge were at hand to celebrate Village Pizzeria's grand opening at its new Hollywood location with a blast last week! Member of Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, Village Pizzeria invited patrons to delicious pizza tastings, music, motor bikes and more. Pizza lovers came on board of double decker Starline buses and moved between the new Hollywood location and Village Pizzeria location in Larchmont where they’ve been serving pizzas for more than 11 years. Visit them at 6363 Yucca at the corner of Ivar St. or check them out online at www.villagepizzeria.net. Whether ordering their specialty pizzas or creating your own, Village Pizzeria offers "to go " with seating.” They offer curbside delivery and they’ll expedite the order while you double park if there is no parking when you come. Just call 323-790-0763

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Michael Eisner to Receive Star on Friday

Entertainment industry giant Michael Eisner will receive his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame this Friday at 11:30 a.m.  The ceremony will be held adjacent to the El Capitan Theatre.  For four decades, Eisner has been one of the leaders in the entertainment industry.    He began his career at ABC.  From there, he went on to be president of Paramount Pictures from 1976 to 1984, when he moved to the Walt Disney Company, where he was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer for the next 21 years.  The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has been the administrator of the Walk of Fame since its creation.

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LAPD Announces Senior Lead Officer Summit

The Hollywood Division of the LAPD has announced its Hollywood Area Senior Lead Officer Summit, which will take place on April 23, at 6 p.m., at the Hollywood City Hall building, 6501 Fountain Avenue.  The purpose of the summit will be to identify two or three important problems for the community and LAPD to address.  For further information regarding the summit, call their community relations office, (213)485-4316.

Reach 30,000 Local Residents with Hollywood Shopper

Advertising space is now available for those looking to get their message out to 30,000 local residents. The November issues of the Hollywood Shopper brought in 70 customers for the Farmers Market, 21 reservations for the Holiday Inn, and Universal Studios is still receiving customers from their ad!  Space is limited so sign up now to reserve a ½ page ad ($699) or a full page ad ($1200) and we will take care of the rest!  All ads are full color, full bleed on glossy paper and will be in 30,000 Hollywood homes by mid-May! Contact kaylee@hollywoodchamber.net for more details.

Foundation Plans 15th Annual WOD Fundraiser

The Hollywood Chamber Community Foundation will be honoring Amy Wakeland, Carolyn Dye, Hilary Royce and Laura Dodson at the 15th Annual Women of Distinction fundraiser which will be held at The Globe at Universal on May 8, 2008. Michael Taylor will be honored with the Golden Award and former Miss America and actress Lee Meriwether will be honored with the prestigious Mary Pickford Award. This is the largest fundraiser of the year for the Hollywood Chamber Community Foundation, which raised more than $100,000 last year. Presenting sponsors are Argent/Millennium and Gerding Edlin. Gold sponsors include Allen Matkins, CRA/LA Hollywood, Kaiser Permanente, Luxury Collection - Starwood Hotels and Resorts, NBC Universal and Universal Corporate. Silver Sponsors include Apollo Molasky, AsiaSF HOLLYWOOD, Author Services Inc., Bank of America, Capitol Records, Clarett Group, Honda of Hollywood, Iron Mountain, Paramount Pictures, Selma Hotel, Universal Studios Hollywood. Bronze sponsors include Alliance Residential, Andrews International, Briggs Law Office, Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, NCA Hollywood, The Original Farmers Market, Paramount Contractors, The Post Group, Ramsey Shilling Commercial Real Estate Services Inc., Wells Fargo Bank and Yamashiro. For sponsorship, tables or tickets contact Mick Barrett or register online at Event at www.hollywoodchamber.net.

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.

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