Chamber
Testifies at City Planning Commission Hearing on Proposed
Selma Ave, Hotel Project
 The
Chamber�s vice president of public policy, Nicole Shahenian
spoke last week before the Los Angeles City Planning
Commission in support of the proposed Selma Avenue Hotel
Project. Shahenian testified that the proposed hotel
represents an excellent example of infill development that
will help to revitalize Selma Avenue and bring much needed
hotel rooms to Hollywood - one of the most visited parts of
Los Angeles. For the past two years, the Hollywood Chamber
of Commerce has had a boutique hotel committee, working to
attract new hotels to Hollywood. The Selma Ave, hotel
project represents the first boutique hotel to come from
these efforts. The hotel was approved by the Planning
Commission by a vote of 5-0. The project envisions
construction of a nine-story hotel incorporating the
renovation and reuse of an existing warehouse building and
improvements to an adjacent alley. The boutique hotel will
include 120 guest rooms, bar/lounge, a banquet/ballroom
facility, rooftop restaurant, pool and patio area, as well
as a wedding garden. They will also be transforming the
adjacent alley into a public gathering place with outdoor
dining.
Fleishman-Hillard Celebrates
Hollywood Opening
Photo by
Marlene Panoyan
Fleishman-Hillard, located at the corner of Hollywood and
McCadden Place, celebrated the opening of its new Hollywood
office last week. The nationally-renowned public relations
firm recently moved its offices from Downtown L.A. Their
local personnel are excited to be here. A brochure
distributed at the ribbon-cutting ceremony stated: �As the
first global public relations firm located in the heart of
Hollywood, our new location provides the vibrant dynamic of
an iconic heritage with a city being reborn � new mixed-use
construction is everywhere, including condos rising adjacent
to our building and the new W Hotel right down the street.
This is where the historic and cutting edge combine, with an
energy that engages all at our crossroads where
entertainment, corporate, consumer and digital new media
meet.� On behalf of the Chamber, we welcome Fleishman-Hillard
to Hollywood. Pictured from
left: Hollywood Chamber�s Tim Overbeck, Chairperson Mark
Panatier, Curt Kundred, Regional president and Senior
Partner; David Stamper, Senior Vice President & Partner GM;
Debra Hotaling, Senior Vice President & Partner; Chamber
President/CEO, Leron Gubler; and Michelle Stevenson, Vice
President.
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Business Community Invited to
Support LAPD National Night Out
On
Tuesday, August 5th, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., the
Hollywood Community Police Station will participate in the
2008 National Night Out against crime. Held in the parking
lot and street south of Hollywood Division of LAPD, the
event is expected to attract 1,500 members of the
community. The annual program promotes police-community
partnerships to help create safe and vibrant neighborhoods,
and to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness. The
business community is invited to attend to show their
support. A grant from the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce
Community Foundation helps to provide the food and
refreshments at the event. No reservations necessary. Feel
free to just show up!
Huge Crowd Networks at L.A.'s
Largest Mixer
Photo by
Marlene Panoyan
L.A.'s
Largest Mixer X (Los Angeles' Largest Networking
Event) celebrated it's 10th year with
of successful networking for some 3,000 attendees,
including 250 exhibitors representing a wide variety of
businesses and industries. Held July 24th at the Shrine
Auditorium Expo Center, L.A.'s Largest exhibitors
include Chambers of Commerce and Chamber member businesses
from throughout greater Los Angeles and Southern
California. Event Producer Dave Linden received a
proclamation from Senator Mark Ridley Thomas marking the 10
year anniversary of L.A.'s Largest. Pictured with Senator
Ridley-Thomas are: (second from left) Bette Jean (BJ)
French, VP of Membership, Hollywood Chamber; Steve Rose,
Executive Director / Culver City Chamber; Dave Linden,
L.A.'s Largest producer; and media sponsors Matt Mallon,
Vice President, KABC radio, and on air broadcaster Al Rantel
from Talk Radio 790 KABC, who's evening broadcast was done
live from the event.
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HollyShorts Film Festival Opens at
the Egyptian
The 4th
annual HollyShorts Film Festival will be held on August
7-10. August 7 marks the opening night celebration at the
Egyptian Theatre featuring short films from stars Jessica
Biel, Josh Brolin and David Arquette. They are also honoring
filmmaker David Lynch with a special visionary award that
evening. On August 8, they will host a music video
celebration at Nacional in Hollywood. August 9-10 they will
showcase short films from around the world and industry
panels at Laemmle�s Sunset 5. They will also host
after-parties and a closing award ceremony. Advertising
opportunities still available. For rates, contact
staff@hollyshorts.com. Tickets and schedule available at
www.hollyshorts.com.
Metro Announces Funding to Install
Gates in Subway
Mayor
Antonio Villaraigosa, who chairs the Metropolitan Transit
Authority, announced last week that more than $16-million in
Proposition 1B money has been received to improve transit
security and boost safety measures at Metro stations. The
MTA is expected to use the funds to offset the cost of
installing a gating system on the Metro Red Line and other
rail stations. Currently, the MTA operates a barrier-free
�honor system�, leading to $5.5-million per year in losses
due to fare evasion. The new gating system could recover
between $3 and $6-million dollars on an annual basis to
offset losses and to save on the costs of fare inspectors.
In addition, law enforcement personnel deployed to each
Metro stop would be able to direct their attention
exclusively toward station security, rather than checking
fare cards and inspecting passenger tickets.
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