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C H A M B E R C H R O N I C L E S
AUGUST 2017
WEST VALLEY~WARNER CENTER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
AROUND THE WORLD IN ONE NIGHT
CHAMBER NEWS
2017 Around The World Installation Gala The WVWC Chamber of Commerce held their annual gala themed 'Around the World’ Thursday July 20th at the Hilton Woodland Hills. In celebration of the prestigious board of directors, nearly 200 chamber and extended West Valley community members received a boarding pass to the fun‐filled evening featuring a cocktail party, programs and awards, dinner with wine provided by Malibu Family Wines and dancing with entertainment provided by Jazzy Boy Jeff Harris. The silent auction was loaded with great deals for the attendees. Take‐away gifts were provided by Andrea Volore of California Gated Estates and luggage tags by Sandy Rosenholz of Senior Resources. The honors and awards were this year’s Joseph Staller Memorial Award recipient Premier America Credit Union Warner Center. Ted O’Karma Chamber Board Outreach Chair with Columbia College of Hollywood was awarded Director of the Year and Ian Shrago of Havkin & Shrago Law, as the Ambassador of the Year and top contenders Sheryl Meherin Tratner and Lisa Haberman. Photos by Mark Haberman
Comedy and Connections The WVWC Chamber of Commerce kicked off the month of June with over 100 attendees at the Calabasas Country Club for their Comedy and Connections breakfast. The Chamber breakfasts are a great opportunity to get connected.
Millennial Mixer Going Strong The WVWC Millennial Professional Network “MPN” had a fun time at their monthly mixer in July at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar in Woodland Hills. The Millennial Professional Network aims to bring together a large number of Millennials from all professional backgrounds to network, learn new skills, and build relationships within not only their own generation, but also leaders within all generations.
RIBBON CUTTINGS
Slusheeland Slusheeland owners Wendy and Hugo Garcia and their friends and family gathered with the WVWC Chamber for their grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony in June. Kevin Taylor, at the far right, representing Mayor Eric Garcetti’s office came to support the new frozen treat location in Tarzana.
www.slusheeland.com
Valley Mega Mixer The United Chambers of Commerce sponsored the Valley Mega Mixer at The Collection at Galpin Auto Sports. The WVWC Chamber of Commerce members enjoyed participating in this annual event. The mixer is a chance to mix, mingled and connect with hundreds of business leaders and other chambers in the San Fernando Valley.
Facey Medical Group The WVWC Chamber of Commerce celebrated with Facey Medical Group Tarzana Clinic for their open house and ribbon cutting ceremony. Dr. Dan Lewis, ready to cut the ribbon, to present the clinic and its new on‐site lab and radiology services.
www.facey/tarzana.com
Beaver’s Den Antiques The community came out to celebrate with Beaver’s Den Antiques’ owner Barbara Beaver‐Cavaleri for her big 50th Anniversary celebration and ribbon cutting. It took place at her new location at The French Quarter in Woodland Hills. Beaver’s Den Antiques has been a member of the WVWC Chamber since1973. www.beaversdenantiques.com
RIBBON CUTTINGS
The Coop Woodland Hills The COOP Woodland Hills owners, Jeannine Green and Carmen Capone, gathered with their friends, family and the WVWV Chamber for their grand opening and ribbon cutting in July. The Coop is a great play and party space for kids and adults.
www.thecoopwoodlandhillscom
New West Valley Swimming Pool The WVWC Chamber of Commerce and Councilmember Bob Blumenfield joined the Department of Recreation and Parks to celebrate the opening of the new swimming pool at the Woodland Hills Rec. Center. With record high temperatures in the West Valley, this pool is a great new way to stay cool and have fun with the whole family.
RIBBON CUTTINGS
Adopt‐A‐School is a WVWC Chamber program that offers an opportunity for businesses to help provide essentials to the classrooms that are no longer budget line items for the schools. Money and donations from businesses can fulfill needs of the school that are essential to student development.
The application process is so easy for both local schools and businesses.
SIGN UP TODAY! www.woodlandhillscc.net/adoptaschool.php
Blumenfield Hosts Planning 101 Councilmember Bob Blumenfield held another planning meeting at the Rose Goldwater Center in Woodland Hills. He presented in front of a large crowd some future plans for the West Valley area including a plan to stop illegal RV waste dumping. The WVWC Chamber Legislative Committee had two recommendations and two letters favored by the Board of Directors. The letters were about ordinance passage regarding Donation Bins and a request to partner in a “Think Before You Give” campaign and were sent to Councilman Blumenfield.
COMMUNITY BENEFIT FOUNDATION
MEMBER ORIENTATION
We had our MONTHLY Member Orientation at the Chamber Office. New Members received hands on interactive training on how to use the Chamber’s robust online marketing tools. They practiced their best 10 second one liners for their business and also learned ways to make more connections. Member Corner Bakery Café in Woodland Hills sponsored the Breakfast. The Member Orientation is not just for new members. For more information contact Melissa at [email protected].
OUR MEMBERS
WELCOME NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS! THANK YOU TO OUR RENEWING MEMBERS!
Ambassador of the Month June and July Sheryl Meherin Tratner of Avant Garde Marketing Solutions
and Bob Epstein of The Law Office of Bob Epstein THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR HARD WORK AND SUPPORT!
CONGRATULATIONS TO IAN SHRAGO AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR!
Ian is also recognized for bringing in the most members.
WVWC CHAMBER LIGHT THE NIGHT TEAM Join the West Valley‐Warner Center Chamber of Commerce in the mission to wipe out blood cancer at the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) Light The Night Walk at Warner Center Park in Woodland Hills on Oct 7, 2017. Sign Up for the Chamber Team and/ or Donate Today! Check out the link on www.woodlandhillscc.net
EVENT DATE TIME LOCATION
Comedy & Connections Breakfast 8/2 7AM Warner Center Marriott
Cricca's Deli & Subs Ribbon Cutting
8/3 5PM 4876 Topanga Canyon Boulevard
WH & WC Neighborhood Council 8/9 6:30PM American Legion Post 826
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Luncheon
8/16 11:30AM 6373 Topanga Canyon Boulevard
Tarzana Neighborhood Council 8/22 7PM TBA
Mix & Mingle Mixer at the Marriott 8/23 5:30PM Warner Center Marriott
Bloom Obstetrics & Gynecology Ribbon Cutting 8/24 5PM 18555 Ventura Boulevard, Suite C
Education Committee 8/25 12PM Westfield Community Center
Marketing/Membership/Programs Committee 8/28 4PM Chamber Office
Legislative Committee 8/31 12PM Chamber Office
Valley Stars Toastmasters 7:30PM 1st & 3rd Fridays at the Chamber Office
Comedy and Connections Breakfast
Wednesday, Aug 2, 2017
7 AM Warner Center Marriott
21850 Oxnard Street Sponsor: Soroptimist San Fernando Valley
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse
and Wine Bar Luncheon
Wednesday, Aug 16, 2017 11:30 AM
6373 Topanga Canyon Boulevard Woodland Hills
Sponsor: LA METRO
Warner Center Marriott Hosts the
August Mix and Mingle Mixer
Wednesday, Aug 23, 2017 5:30 PM
21850 Oxnard Street
Remember you have an opportunity to put your useful promotional items in the Member Orientation Swag Bags!
ADVERTISE IN THE WVWC CHAMBER NEWSLETTER!
For more information call 8183474737
A FREE ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITY FOR CHAMBER RESTAURANTS!
Your WVWC Chamber of Commerce is creating a restaurant guide comprised of it’s restaurants. The digital and print ad is FREE for members. Send a high resolution 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” ad of your restaurant to [email protected]
westvalleywarnercenterchamber @WestValleyCOC
@westvalleywcchamber
JOIN NOW! Connections Community Credibility
West Valley ~ Warner Center Chamber of Commerce is the Chamber for Woodland Hills, Tarzana, Reseda and Warner Center. Serving the Greater West Valley & Warner Center! "To Represent, Support, Educate and Promote Business Interests of it’s Members and within The Community" Find out how the largest chamber in the SFV can help your business get connected to the Greater West Valley and Warner Center!
WVWC offers many benefits to even the busiest members. Find out how to showcase your business through one of our many additional benefits. Website profiles, social media, Connection Circles, Troikas, three standard monthly networking events, providing logo items for events, sponsorships and more. Educating the staff and fellow members to extend your sales force is the most valuable benefit. Diana Williams ~ CEO / Community Benefit Foundation Director Felicia Paust ~ Executive Assistant Heather Blake ~ Design/Accounting Melissa Chang ~ Membership Representative
