Chamber Provides
Holiday Gift to the Community
 Enjoy
holiday entertainment, hot chocolate and a free
screening of a classic holiday movie thanks to sponsorship by the
Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. Scrooge, the
holiday 1970s classic film starring Albert
Finney, will be screened on Saturday, December
20th, at 2 p.m. at the historic Egyptian
Theatre. Come early at 1 p.m. for
entertainment and hot chocolate. Seats will be available on a
first-come, first-served basis. This is the
second year that the Chamber has collaborated
with American Cinematheque to present a “gift”
to the community. Last year, the movie A
Christmas Story, was screened. “The Chamber is
pleased to be able to do something special for
the community during the holidays,” said Chamber
President Leron Gubler. “We invite our members
to attend and enjoy the screening.”
Chamber Members Donate
Toys for those in Need
This year’s Holiday Mixer
(once again generously sponsored by Thaddeus
Smith and his partners at the Music Box @ Fonda)
brought together over two hundred members and
guests to celebrate the Holiday Season, and
collect toys for local children. “Everyone
raved about having a wonderful time at this
year’s Holiday Mixer. It’s a great opportunity
for members to kick off the season in a fun and
festive environment, plus do a nice thing for
the kids of the community by donating toys”,
stated BJ French, Chamber VP of Membership.
“More toys were collected this year than in any
past, an affirmation of the heart of our members
and our community, added French.
Chamber Foundation
Awards $17,500 to Hollywood Organizations
Seven
Hollywood-related social service organizations
each received a $2,500 grant from the Hollywood
Chamber Community Foundation at last week’s
Holiday Mixer at the Music Box. John Gallogly
of Theatre West received a grant to assist with
their award-winning children’s theatre
programs. Dorothy Thompson of Streetlights was
presented a grant for the purchase of a
computer, tool belts and work gloves to assist
in the training of young people for careers in
the entertainment industry. Hollywood Community
Housing Corp., represented by Bill Harris,
received a grant to assist with the purchase of
a shuttle bus to transport children to local
youth facilities. Todd Talbott of the Special
Olympics received a grant to assist with their
School Partnership Program at Hollywood
schools. Lindsey Brengle of HALSA received a
grant to assist with their Housing Eviction and
Legal Prevention Program. AVIVA Family
Services, represented by Marty Spatz, received a
grant to help with their Special Education
Program for at-risk adolescent girls. Paul
Hollombe of Travelers Aid Society was presented
a grant for their transportation assistance
service fund. The Chamber Foundation’s next
fundraiser that raises money for grants like
these will be the Women of Distinction Luncheon
on May 7, 2009.
Brides Night Out
Ribbon-cutting
 New
Chamber member, Bride’s Night Out, Inc., hosted
a holiday reception in conjunction with their
ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday Dec 11 and
had a great turn out! Chamber members attended
to learn about this
innovative company,
that
is taking Bachelorette parties to a whole new
level! Pamela Yager, creator of
Bride's Night Out®
bachelorette parties, provides exclusive party
planning and production services for live events
and television shows. Formerly a stand up
comedian, Pamela’s events have been seen on
VH1's Ball Before the Chain, and featured in Los
Angeles Weddings, Modern Bride, Here Comes the
Guide and People Magazine for Jessica Simpson's
Bachelorette Party. Pamela has also been seen
on the Daily 10 (E!), the Montel Show and on ABC
Family's MOVIE XTRA as the party planning expert
and is considered the foremost bachelorette
party planning expert.
BNO has a variety of packages to choose from, or
can customize an event to fit the needs of your
budget and desires. BNO is a full service event
company that can arrange any type of event and
will do all of the work for you! Their team of
professional comedians ensure that your group
will have fun and create a lasting memory! BNO
is always looking for party guides and party
consultants to assist with the demands of their
clients, as well. Please contact Pamela Yager
for more information at
pamela@bridesnightout.com
Garcetti Reports on
Hollywood Issues
Los Angeles City
Council President Eric Garcetti, representing
the 13th Council District, has issued an
end-of-the year report on his activities in
Hollywood. Read the
Hollywood Community Report.
Hollywood Freeway
Central Park Forms New Nonprofit
A new
broad-based nonprofit organization is in the
process of being formed to carry on the work of
the Hollywood Chamber in pursuing a 44-acre park
in the air space above the Hollywood Freeway.
At a meeting last week, officers and members of
the board were elected. Phil Aarons of
Millennium Partners was elected as Chair, with
Laurie Goldman of GO! Goldman Organization as
the President. Don Scott of First Financial was
elected Vice President, while Terri Gerger was
elected Treasurer and Alfred Fraijo as
Secretary. Other board members include: George
Abou-Daoud, Jeff Briggs, Scott Campbell, Heather
Cochran, David Eads, Brian Folb, Phil Hart,
Alfredo Hernandez, Ed Hunt, David Nix, Susan
Polifronio, and Tom Trynin. The Chamber will
continue to be supportive of the effort to make
the park a reality.
Red Line Extends
Operating Hours During the Holiday Season
The Hollywood
Chamber of Commerce encourages you to use Metro
when visiting Hollywood
as Metro extends
its operating hours of the Red Line throughout
the Holiday Season. The pilot program will
operate on weekends through
December 27th. The Metro which currently ends
services at midnight, will remain open until 3
am on Friday and Saturday nights for the
duration of the program.
Save the Date
for Popular State of Hollywood Luncheon
The date has
been announced for the annual State of Hollywood
Luncheon with L.A. City Council President Eric Garcetti. The
popular event, which has been a sell-out for the
past two years, will be held on
Thursday, January 29th. The venue
will be the Music Box at the Fonda in order to
accommodate more people. The Chamber is
currently soliciting sponsors for the luncheon.
If you are interested, please contact Kaylee
Kiecker at the Chamber, (323)469-8311. Argent
Ventures and Millennium Partners will be the
presenting sponsors. Invitations will be in the
mail in early January.
Plans for
16th Annual Women of Distinction Kick Off
The
Hollywood Chamber Community Foundation is
planning the 16th Annual Women of
Distinction fundraiser which will be held on May
7, 2009. Nominations are now being accepted for
Women of Distinction and Golden Award through
January 15, 2009. Complete the
Nomination Form for Women of Distinction 2009. 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.
 Support
Hollywood’s
Hail-A-Taxi
Pilot Program
A six-month test program is underway in central
Hollywood and Downtown to see if there is enough
demand by passengers to make a permanent policy
allowing people to hail taxis. The Chamber, a
strong proponent of the new policy, encourages
its members to help make the test a success by
taking advantage of the opportunity to hail
taxis.
New Laws Affecting Businesses in 2009
Check out the
list of
new laws that have recently gone into effect or
will take effect in 2009:
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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.
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