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VOLUME 38, NO. 8 THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF
UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS
Special Events - SAVE THE DATES!
Members & Public Invited! Making Business ConnectionsRSVP to 310-377-8111 or [email protected]
Business Referral Evening MixersEvening Mixers 5:30pm-7:30pm on the third Thursday of the month.
$10/members, $15/guests. Includes Food, Cash Bar, Prizes
Business Referral Breakfast MixersBreakfast Mixers 7:15am-9am on the first Wednesday of the month.
$15/in advance or $18 at the door. Includes Full Breakfast
September 15: Peninsula Shopping Center Paseo, RHE
September 27: Lunch & Learn, Chamber Office, 12-1pm Speaker: Kristina Mason, Associate of Griswold & Griswold Insurance Agency Inc, will discuss “Cyber Liability and How it Affects Your Business. Can Your Business Survive a Cyber Loss?”October 1: Local FIRST Extravaganza, Public Invited Promenade on the Peninsula, 12-4pmOctober 21: Citizen of the Year Dinner, Trump National, 6pm Honoring Loren and Craig DeRoyOctober 28: Annual Legislative Forum, PV Golf Club, 11:30am
September 7 : Mary & Joseph Retreat Center, RPV Speaker: Jonathon Werner, Jackson DeMarco Tidus and Peckenpaugh, “The Wage and Hour Update: From Independent Contractors to Overtime - An Update on Evolving Issues and How to Safely Navigate Them”
Chairman’s Circle
1956 2011
Local First Extravaganza Networking Mixers Bring Business Together on The Hill
HEIR Intimates provided a unique venue for our July Evening Networking Mixer! Food was provided by Bamboo Song of RHE and tasty cupcakes from Corner Bakery. The art on the walls was created by Palos Verdes Art Center Artist Jennifer Siegal. Pictured above are Allen Bond PVP Chamber Board member, Bank of America Home Loans; Zna Houston, Owner; and Eileen Hupp, President/CEO of PVPCC. Stop by HEIR Intimates on the 2nd level of the Promenade of the Peninsula to view their lovely collection of lingerie, lounge wear, accessories and gifts.
As part of the Chamber’s ongoing efforts to keep the local business community apprised of pertinent issues, representatives from Cal Water spoke at a recent breakfast mixer. The Chamber will continue to monitor this proposed project as it impacts both residents and businesses.
California Water Service Company (Cal Water) is proposing a two-part infrastructure project that will
greatly enhance water system reliability and fire protection for the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Currently, a single 55-year-old pipeline transports water to 90% of the hill, and a second older pipeline supports the remaining 10%. If either of these pipelines were to leak or break due to age, earthquake, or other catastrophe, residents of the peninsula would face water outages. The system is also vulnerable to extended power outages because electricity is required to pump water through these pipelines to various elevations.
The Palos Verdes Pipeline Project addresses these risks and is vitally important to increase water system reliability, improve fire-fighting capability, and reduce the risk of property loss or damage on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. The first part of the project, the “Crenshaw/Ridge Supply Project,” will provide a second supply line to serve 90% of the peninsula. The second part of the project will replace the second critical pipeline, which is currently located so close to homes that it is extremely difficult to access for repairs and maintenance. The project will require community support and Public Utilities Commission approval. Construction is expected to begin in 2013 and finish in 2015. It will be broken into phases to minimize traffic impacts and inconvenience to area residents. For more information visit www.calwater.com/your_district/pv_pipeline/info.php.
Palos Verdes Pipeline Project InformationAdapted from a letter by Henry Wind, District Manager, California Water Service Company
The PVP Chamber of Commerce will present the 2nd Annual “Local First Extravaganza” on October 1st
at the Promenade on the Peninsula, 550 Deep Valley Drive, Rolling Hills Estates, from noon - 4:00pm. Residents are invited to enjoy free admission, live entertainment and family fun. This community showcase will feature dozens of exhibitors from the retail, service and nonprofit sectors, offering prizes, giveaways, discounts and information on local attractions. The first 200 guests will receive one of the popular “Local First” tote bags. For residents looking for local employment opportunities, a listing of job
opportunities will also be available. The event is part of the Chamber’s continuing campaign to encourage Peninsula residents to do business locally, and to illustrate that the resources, services and savings consumers are looking for are right here on the Peninsula. Doing business locally keeps sales tax revenue and jobs here in our community. Thank you to our event sponsors Promenade on the Peninsula and Classic Tents. For information on the Local First Extravaganza or the Chamber’s “Local First” campaign, call 310-377-8111 or e-mail [email protected].
SAVE THE DATELocal First
ExtravaganzaPromenade on the Peninsula
Enjoy the afternoon & discover what is available in your own backyard!
October 1st 12-4pmInterested in being an exhibitor?
Contact Debby at [email protected] 310-377-8111
Steven Griswold of Griswold & Griswold Insurance Agency, Inc. discussed and answered questions about proper business insurance at our July Breakfast Mixer. Trio Mediterranean Grill in Rolling Hills Estates was our host and, as always, the food was fabulous. Pictured above are Steven (left) and Allen Bond, PVP Chamber Board member, Bank of America Home Loans.
Many thanks to Belmont Village in Rancho Palos Verdes for hosting our August Breakfast Mixer. Our guest speaker was Justin Skarb of the California Water Service Co. who informed us and fielded questions about the Palos Verdes Pipeline Project. (See article) Pictured above are the Belmont Village management team from left to right: Rene Navarette, Judi Uy-Villaruz, Zehra Syed, Tony Rodriguez, Terese Campbell, Nerissa Lagmay and David E. Alvarez.
Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce & Rotary Club of Palos Verdes Peninsula honor
Cocktails & Art Auction 6:00pm Dinner & Program 7:30pm
RSVP and Tribute Ads by October 1, 2011 310.377.8111 or [email protected]
Citizens of the Year Loren and Craig DeRoy
Friday, October 21, 2011Trump National Golf Club
$125 per person
www.palosverdeschamber.com
LocalFirst
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PALOS VERDES PENINSULA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AUGUST 2011
ANNIVERSARIESCompanyThe Original Red Onion RestaurantArjay TelecommunicationsRotary Club of P.V. PeninsulaOpus BankHarris Financial Advisors, Inc.Trump National Golf ClubVistas for Children, Inc.Point Vicente Animal HospitalFRIENDS of Cabrillo Marine AquariumFreedom 4UBelmont Village of R.P.V.VistageMorgan’s JewelersLos Serenos de Point Vicente / Pt. Vicente Interpretive CenterPeninsula Friends of the LibraryBanners and Signs 4 LessSouth Bay Storage CenterRocha ConstructionRicoh Business SolutionsCrown EnterprisesCSU Dominguez HillsStar Helicopters
RepresentativeJeff Earle
Arun K. BhumitraKeith Deisenroth
Bobbi JonesMary Harris, CFP
Lili AminiT.C. Sayles
Cassie Jones, DVM, ABVP
Paula MooreGregory Allen
Judith Uy-VillaruzGeorge WalkerMarshall Varon
Renee CartwrightJane JonesTaylor Ton
Varun DuggalGilbert RochaJoe Graziano
Mary Jo HazardGreg Saks
Keith Harter
CategoryRestaurants
Cellular Mobile PhonesClubs - Service
Banks, Savings & LoansFinancial Adv - Asset Mgt
Golf & Banq FacilitiesNon Profit OrgsVeterinarians
Non Profit OrgsNon Profit Orgs
Retirement FacilitiesExecutive Coaching
Jewelry
Non Profit OrgsNon Profit Orgs
Signs & BannersWarehouses
General ContractorsCopiers-Sales,Svc,Sup
AuthorSchools
Helicopter Tours, Training & Charters
CityRHETorrPVERHETorrRPV
Red BchRPV
San PedroPVERPVRHERHE
RPVPVPTorr
Harbor CityHarbor City
PVERPV
CarsonHawthorne
Yrs3623181817171510
88855
444422111
WELCOME NEW MEMBERSPlaza Automotive Center Mitch HarmatzSan Pedro (310)831-2888www.parkplazaautomotive.com Auto - ServiceSan Pedro Medical Clinic Jaquie Marin San Pedro (310)831-9080 Medical OfficesBeach Cities h.e.a.r.t. Center Cathie English Palos Verdes Estates (310)375-0433 www.BeachCitiesheartCenter.com Stress Relief/ Reiki/Spiritual CounselingPalos Verdes Concours d’Elegance Andrea Lingman Redondo Beach (310)378-7838 www.pvconcours.com Non Profit OrganizationsDance Peninsula Ballet Marilyn Katherman Rolling Hills Estates (310)851-2195www.dancepeninsula.com Non Profit Organizations
HSBC Bank Scott Cha-Choe Rolling Hills Estates (313)303-7988 www.us.hsbc.com Banks, Savings & LoansKare-In Caregivers & Companions Denise Kennard Huntington Beach (310)903-2741 www.karein.net In Home Health CareToberman Neighborhood Center Kristy Day San Pedro (310)832-1145 www.toberman.org Non Profit OrganizationsTRG-Real Estate Broker Gunther R. Bauer Rolling Hills Estates (310)251-0106 www.brokerdrbauerdelivershomes.com Real EstateLaw Office of Craig T. Byrnes Craig T. Byrnes Manhattan Beach (310)706-4177 www.ctblawfirm.com AttorneyState Farm Lori Richard Redondo Beach (310)293-2423 www.loririchard.com Insurance
PVPCC OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
Chair of the BoardKathy Gould
Palos Verdes Library DistrictChair-Elect
Marilyn LyonSouth Bay Environmental Services Center
Secretary/TreasurerSteven Kovary
Steven A. Kovary, CPAPast-Chair of the Board
Sharon RyanAn Uncommmon Journey
Vice-Chair, MembershipAllen Bond
Bank of America Home LoansVice-Chair, Economic Development
& Community AffairsElizabeth Griggs
Promenade on the PeninsulaVice-Chair, Business Advocacy
Kelly Curtis-IntagliataMarymount College
DIRECTORS
David Adishian, Nantucket CrossingRandy Bowers, Malaga Bank
Gerry Carrese, Coldwell BankerDavid Conforti, Troon Golf
Steven Coy, CL!X Portrait Studios, RHEJackie Crowley, RE/MAX Palos Verdes
Melissa Griswold, Griswold & Griswold Insurance Agency Terri Haack, Terranea Resort
Sherry Kramer, Continental Development CorporationMarc Massari, Raymond James & AssociatesShawn Nejad, Rancho Palos Verdes Flowers
Andrea Sala, California State University at Dominguez HillsTeresa Scott, HQ, a member of the Regus Group
George Walker, Walker Executive Coaching, Vistage
CHAMBER STAFFEileen Hupp, President/CEO
Debby Morgan, Marketing and Event CoordinatorPatti Myhre, Business and Project Coordinator
Colleen Cotter, Membership CoordinatorTracy Ferrara, Administrative Assistant
Peninsula Business JournalPalos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce310-377-8111 / www.palosverdeschamber.com
The Peninsula Business Journal is the official publication of, and is published monthly by, the Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce and Visitors’ Center (PVPCC). Its current circulation is 24,000. The PVPCC, a 501(c)6 non-profit organization, is located at 707 Silver Spur Road, Suite 100, RHE, CA 90274. All correspondence and address changes should be sent to this address. The Peninsula Business Journal is published as a service to the Palos Verdes Peninsula and surrounding communities. Considerable effort is made to ensure the accuracy and the reliability of the information published herein, however the PVPCC cannot guarantee its accuracy, nor does it assume any liability for the use of any information published. Official positions of the PVPCC are taken only by vote of record of the Board of Directors, and are clearly referenced as such in the Journal. Members receive a copy of the Peninsula News containing the Peninsula Business Journal published on the fourth Thursday of the month.
Peninsula Locals Invited to Vie for“King / Queen of the Hill”To Raise Funds for Non-Profits
Peninsula residents and business representatives have a new opportunity to give back to the
community, by running for “King of the Hill” or “Queen of the Hill.” Through the campaign, which runs from September 15 until November 19, candidates raise funds for local non-profit organizations which sponsor them. The candidate raising the most funds will be declared “King of the Hill” or “Queen of the Hill” for one year, and will represent their sponsoring non-profit organization(s) and the Peninsula community at local events. The campaign is a unique and fun way for candidates (or a pair of candidates) and their sponsoring non-profit organizations to raise funds and to get exposure for the organizations’ programs and services. The PVP Chamber will
promote your events on our website, via social media, and at events. Candidates must be 21 or older, reside and/or work on the Palos Verdes Peninsula and be sponsored by one or more non-profit organizations who are members of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce. Eighty percent of each candidate’s net revenue will go to their sponsoring organization. Twenty percent will be retained by the Chamber to support their many community service programs, scholarships and events. For guidelines and applications, visit www.palosverdeschamber.com. Applications will be accepted until 5:00pm September 12. For more information, contact the Chamber at 310-377-8111 or [email protected].
Do you have what it takes to be the
King/Queen of the Hill?Visit www.palosverdeschamber.com
to learn about a unique fundraising opportunity.
New Members Welcomed to PVPCC
The PVP Chamber welcomed our newest members with a New Member Welcoming Reception at the Chamber office. Pictured above are (L-R) Susan Kwak and Mengly Khov from HSBC Bank; Colleen Cotter, Membership Director of the PVP Chamber; Eileen Hupp, President/CEO of the PVP Chamber; and Scott Cha-Choe, Vice President/Senior Branch Manager of HSBC. New members also present were Diana Valencia from Domino’s Pizza Rolling Hills Estates, Zach Taylor and Shelley from Tikkun Medical & Skin Care, Susana and Daniel Cohen from Re/Max PV Realty, Elena Arellano-Meroth from State Farm Insurance, Daiana Baldanzi and Lei Fiorella Hanoaka from Academy of Foreign Languages, Jerry Yutronich and Jared Yutronich from Re/Max Palos Verdes, Margaret Theeuwes of Bright Star of the Los Angeles South Bay, Jeanne Kelly from Money Mailer South Bay, Kevin McBride of McBride Law PC, Mitch Harmatz from Plaza Automotive Center, Brett Alan of Classic Cleaners, Amy Ikari and Elliot Hahn from Hahn & Bolson, LLP.
Continental Development Corporation
With local commercial properties in El Segundo, Manhattan Beach, Torrance, Rolling Hills
Estates and San Francisco, Continental Development Corporation has been a leader in commercial real estate development in the South Bay since 1969. The Company owns and manages over 4 million square feet of Class A office, medical office, retail, hospitality, restaurant, and entertainment real estate. Headquartered in El Segundo, Continental Development owns and manages Continental Park, an 86-acre office/retail/entertainment campus along the Rosecrans Corridor in El Segundo and Manhattan Beach. Continental Park is a destination for those wanting to enjoy a variety of restaurants, a movie at the new ArcLight Beach Cities Cinema or a workout at the Spectrum Club South Bay, the area’s largest and best appointed sports and fitness center. Other South Bay buildings include Skypark Medical and Office Center along Hawthorne Boulevard in Torrance and Plaza El Segundo, an open air shopping center in El Segundo. The company also owns The
InterContinental San Francisco, a 32 story - 550 room hotel adjacent to the Moscone Convention Center. Its restaurant, Luce, has been honored with a Michelin star rating. Palos Verdes is pleased to have Continental’s shopping center, The Village, with its variety of real estate and finance services, an exercise studio, personal care services, restaurants, art galleries and more nestled between the Promenade on the Peninsula and the Peninsula Center Library. Continental Development Corporation is committed to supporting and improving the quality of life in the local communities in which it operates and has been a Chairman’s Circle Sponsor of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce for the past three years. The Company has representatives on the Torrance Memorial Medical Center Board as well as local chamber and education boards all of which are among its many philanthropic recipients. For more information, please contact Continental Development Corporation at 310.640.1520 or visit www.continentaldevelopment.com.
Chairman’s Circle Spotlight
