Inglewood Business Magazine October - December Issue

Inglewood Business Magazine October - December 2015 

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From The Editor.... 

Thank you again for viewing Inglewood Business Magazine. I am 

proud to bring a periodical that caters to the hard working 

businesses, companies and entreprenuers that powers this great city. 

We also wanted to provide residents with a window of the 

neighborhood business owner that may be "around the corner". 

On the cover of this issue, we take look at newly elected President of 

the Inglewood Airport Area Chamber of Commerce. With all of the 

new developements happening in Inglewood at this moment, the 

chamber of commerce must make changes to keep up. He talks 

about this strategy to accomplish this. Also in this issue we look at 

the STEM Center operated by Bettye and Hal Walker and how their 

projects help kids interested in technology. In our Community section, 

we talk about the Inglewood Rotary and how they help the local 

the business and residential community. They also help people 

around the world through donations, philanthropy and caring. 

Please take your time and enjoy many other articles that will sure to 

keep you informed about your local business community and the 

state of your great city. 

Sincerly, 

Norman I. Boseman Jr., President 

© 201 5 INGLEWOOD BUSINESS MAGAZINE - All Rights Reserved 

Publisher / Editor: ETNB Communicatons Inc / Norman Boseman Jr 

No part of this publication maybe reproduced or duplicated without the written 

permission of the ETNB COMMUNICATIONS, INC or NORMAN BOSEMAN JR 

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331 0 W. Manchester Blvd. Inglewood, California 9030 

On Manchester Blvd, one block west of Crenshaw Blvd is one of the coolest entertainment spots in Inglewood... 

Lavender Blue is the kind of place that marries comfort and elegance. Customers feel completely comfortable whether 

in a suit or jeans; it’s intimate enough for a romantic first date; a fun spot for watching the game with the fellas; but also 

welcoming enough for someone’s birthday celebration. Lavender Blue has the ambiance to fit every occasion. It is part 

of the ongoing “Rebirth of Cool” in Inglewood! 

Marsha Tekeste 

Behind the success of Lavender Blue is owner Marsha Tekeste. With 30 years of experience 

as a nightclub owner and special events creator, Marsha’s business savvy and innovation 

have enabled her to successfully create a niche in a predominantly male-driven arena. “I’ve 

been in this industry for a very long time”, says Marsha. “My very first venture was The Turf 

Club located on Market Street in downtown Inglewood. She loves the 

hospitality/entertainment industry and has owned and operated several restaurants and 

lounges from Los Angeles to Palm Springs. “With Lavender Blue”, Marsha says, “I wanted to 

create a venue that would provide an exquisite, yet comfortable entertaining and dining 

experience within the community. I have a love for entertaining and Lavender Blue allows me 

to entertain in a big and unique way. No other venue in the Inglewood area offers all that we 

do at Lavender Blue.” Whether hosting live entertainment events with internationally 

renowned musicians and artists or creating more intimate celebrations for birthdays and 

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special occasions, Marsha has a natural ability to 

provide clients with an unparalleled level of top shelf 

service and memorable experiences. 

Besides being known for their amazing food (and 

let’s be clear, the food is not just good, it is 

delicious), the restaurant lounge has a reputation for 

phenomenal blues and jazz, as well as a great 

atmosphere. Crowd favorites are the famous fried 

chicken wings, perfectly seasoned and breaded 

catfish, and burgers. The venue also offers a full 

service bar. 

Lavender Blue has become a primary Inglewood 

destination for special occasions from wedding 

receptions to birthday parties, showers to networking 

meetings, fundraisers to family reunions. The 

catering and special events menus rival some of the 

best cuisine in Inglewood. Having a party? 

Celebrate your next big or small event at Lavender 

Blue Restaurant Lounge. 

Lavender Blue is perfect for those who appreciate live blues and 

jazz in a very cool, speakeasy atmosphere. They have developed a 

reputation for bringing exciting, new and emerging artists – as well 

as renowned artists – to the Lavender Blue stage. On Sunday 

evenings, stop by to enjoy some outstanding, smooth jazz with the 

“Jacque Lesure Trio”. Guest musicians and vocalists are always 

welcome. The entertainment calendar includes blues, jazz, and 

other events throughout the month. If anyone is considering a show 

in Inglewood, Lavender Blue should be one of their choices. They’re 

always interested in new artists. 

Jazz Musician: Jacque Lesure The City of Inglewood is growing and Lavender Blue wants to keep 

pace by providing quality entertainment and dining options. New 

developments include expanding the menu, a carry out menu, and off-premise food and beverage catering for 

private events and parties. 

To book your holiday party or special occasion, contact Lavender Blue’s Event Coordinator at 424-227-671 2. 

You can also request information about the catering menu and the beverage catering services. Better yet, 

simply stop by and enjoy yourself with friends and a cocktail. We are happy to answer any questions and show 

you how Lavender Blue is perfect for your next event! 



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On September 11 th 201 5, Serena Williams lost to Italy's Roberta Vincio at the US 

Open. She was on a path to history on becoming one of four female players in to 

win all WTA grand slams in a calendar year. A feat that has not been done since the 

great Stefi Graf completed it in 1 988. 

As we watched Serena lose in the semi-finals, I was convinced more than ever that 

we can all learn something from this phenomenal woman. As we admire one of the 

greatest sporting champions in the world perform, I believe that it is just as important 

to learn from her greatness as well as her failures. We must find 

our own greatness and be a champion in our own lives. 

Whatever it is that you are trying to achieve in business or in life, 

you can be just as successful in your own right. 

Here are just a few things that I believe we can learn from 

Serena: 

Never Give Up 

We hear this ALL THE TIME, but how many of us really understand 

what this means? Never giving up means that even when you lose you 

have to keep on trying. If there's something in your life that you are 

trying to accomplish but challenges and barriers keep getting in your 

way, take the time to assess a new way of thinking or find a new 

strategy. Quite often people give up on their goals because of failures 

and losses along the way but it is not the goal that is impossible, 

sometimes it is the strategy of achieving that goal that is not working. 

You have to learn from a loss or failure and use it to motivate you 

further. When Serena loses a game she doesn't focus on the loss as a 

disadvantage she sees it as a chance to work on being even better 

and finds a way to win. 

Be Gracious and Grateful When You Win 

Even when you know you are a winner, be grateful for your wins in every aspect of 

your life. Wherever your success takes you, gratitude and respect to all those who 

have been your cheerleaders and supporters throughout your life is so important. 

Gratitude leads to abundance and it is also a sign of true inner beauty in my 

opinion, which is one of the things I admire most about Serena. 

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"Getting Started 

Investing in Real 

Estate; sounds and 

excitingscary and 

daunting" 

How do I start? 

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"I measure my success 

not through recognition or 

awards, but through the 

satisfaction of our clients." 

- Olivia Patterson 

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Are you a young person, just getting 

settled in your career and ready to 

purchase your first property? 

Why do you need a single family houseno 

children? Instead, start your real estate portfolio with 

a triplex or four-plex. Live in one and rent out the 

other; someone else helps to pay your mortgage, you 

gain equity and tax write offs. 

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Are you more mature, settled, own 

your home? Thinking about diversifying 

your investments with real estateyou hear 

that fixing and flipping is a great way to 

make some cash and build wealth. Can be risky, 

time consuming and has a major learning curve. 

Purchasing units can provide a cash flow and future 

wealth thru appreciation. If you are not a handiperson 

or not interested in hands on property 

maintenance, purchasing a building with eight+ units 

may cash flow enough to pay for a property manager. 

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Are you a seasoned investor with 

many properties? Congratulations! If 

you have steady income and equity, you 

have accomplished what many dream of. 

Job well done. If your portfolio is a collection of 

single family homes, duplexes, and small buildings 

and you have been doing the property management 

over the years; it may be time to Stop working hard 

for your real estate and let your real estate work 

for you! At this point in life instead of answering late 

night emergency calls or chasing tenants for rents, 

you should be chasing grandchildren and sunsets 

around the world. Have you considered leveraging 

all of those little properties into one or two large 

buildings or commercial property that will not only 

give you a better ROI, but will also pay for its own 

maintenance and management? 

Whichever your scenario, I can help. Send your 

questions and/or comments to 

groundsforpossibility@gmail.com or call 310-946-5454 

About Olivia Patterson 

"Olivia is known for her effective 

negotiating skills and strong work 

ethics which are attributable to her 

easy going calm demeanor which 

enables her successful service to a 

diverse client base from many 

backgrounds and economic strata.” 

I specialize in the acquisition and sale of 

commercial and residential real estate. 

Working in the greater Los Angeles area and 

the surrounding Westside and South Bay 

communities; I have a history of effectively 

pricing properties for sale and for delivering 

the sale at values close to the asking price. 

As a highly-trained and seasoned real estate 

professional, I am dedicated to providing 

exceptional, personalized service for all of my 

clients. 

My partnership with Keller Williams 

Commercial Realty aligns me with the largest 

real estate franchise in North America. When 

you work with a KW Commercial agent, you 

aren’t just working with an agent; you’re hiring 

a vast network of dedicated real estate professionals. 

Olivia earned a BS and Master’s Degree from 

Pepperdine University. In my early years, I 

taught high school algebra and geometry. 

Before finding Real estate, I sold commercial 

trucks for Ford Motor Company, providing 

work vehicles for corporations large and small 

nationwide. 

My philosophy is simple: Clients come first! 

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Social media is hard. Success is hard. There comes a point in your 

business or life when you have to decide if you’re going to hangout by 

the water cooler with people who are also talking about why they can’t 

get ahead – or do the hard work that will make you the star of your 

office or in your industry.... 

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Social media communications is much the same. It’s 

not a mystery why Ford crushes their competition in 

the social media space – they have been doing it for 

close to ten years. In Malcolm Gladwell's groundbreaking 

book “Outliers”, he talked about in-depth 

research that points to the fact that it takes 1 0,000 

hours to become a master at a subject or industry 

vertical. Olympians train for years for that one 

moment of glory. Top performing insurance salesmen 

make 50 calls a day in order to reach the top 5% of 

their industry. Google is wasn't an overnight success, 

it was founded in 1 998. You get the picture. 

Multi-millionaire and direct selling pioneer Jim Janz 

once said, "It takes 6 months to look like a leader, 1 2 

months to become a leader (in his business) and 1 8 

to 24 months to build a loyal community that trusts 

you and follows you." 

Taking into account what Jim said, – have you 

noticed other business owners no longer being 

proactive or willing to invest in their social media 

efforts? It seems that they have been doing it for 

months but the return on investment isn’t there yet. 

Seemingly wise business owners are doing this en 

masse. It took them years to build their brand and 

trust but somehow community building and 

proficiency in doing so with social media should 

somehow defy all other conventional business rules. 

It takes time to build something that will last. Most 

business owner or executives just want to write a 

check like they’re buying a TV ad and have instant 

results. It doesn’t work that way. 

There are over 1 .9 billion people globally using social 

media to connect, collaborate and yes make buying 

decisions. It’s hard work to get their attention, add 

value, build a relationship and convert them to 

clients. The reality is social media and social 

networks are here to stay. In fact they are becoming 

the primary drivers of buying decisions by senior 

executives and the general public. 

What’s the solution? 

Eventually you need to become a social business. If 

your customers prefer Twitter, Facebook and 

Instagram as communications tools vs the phone (as 

in voice calls) and watching TV, then why force them 

to use email and the phone? While you’re resisting 

change your competitors are building community and 

gaining future customers. 

Here's a few questions you should ask yourself... 

• What’s the natural buying process that my 

customer follows? 

• Where do they get their information? 

• Who influences their buying decision? 

• How do I get above the noise of my competitors? 

• How to I connect with them personally and build 

real rapport? 

• How do I equip my entire team to be social not just 

the marketing team? 

Social media and social networks when combined 

with a solid strategy and plan are the answers to 

these questions. But it’s a discipline and a shift for 

many in the way they do business. It’s not a silver 

bullet, and it’s not an ad campaign you can support 

for a few months and then move onto something 

new. It’s about building a community and also 

building competency in all departments in social 

media communications. (Continued on next page) 


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Social Media Continued... 

So here’s the deal. If you want instant results, with 

millions of followers and massive brand recognition 

and no need to engage or empower your staff to be 

social ambassadors, don’t use social media. BUT 

realize that that “nice to have” social media 

competency will at some point become a need at the 

crisis level. 

If you’re willing to pay the price, invest the energy and 

forge bullet-proof relationships with customers in the 

next 24-36 months then maybe social media is 

something you’re ready to invest in. What it isn’t at 

first it is at last. Investing in building a large 

community and real relationships online creates an 

asset that can keep paying for years – but anything 

worthwhile take effort and discipline. 

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Mr. Little, an Inglewood business operator for 1 5 

years, was recently appointed as president of the 

Inglewood Airport Area Chamber of Commerce after 

serving the Chamber for nearly 1 0 years as a board 

member and member of its Executive Committee. 

Little is the past president of Inglewood Partners for 

Progress, a coalition of some of the largest 

businesses in the city historically called the Big Five. 

The partners included Centinela Medical Center, 

Hollywood Park Race Track and Casino, The 

Forum, and Inglewood Park Cemetery. Its 

partnership with the city made it a unique publicprivate 

coalition. Together, these entities worked to 

enhance the city’s image, attract new businesses, 

and promote safety and the quality of life for all 

Inglewood residents. 

“Under new leadership and with the goal of 

strengthening the Chamber, these anchor 

businesses will become the founding members of 

the new President’s Circle within the Chamber 

adding to its over 300 general members,” Little said. 

Little’s focus in his first term will be to lift the 

Chamber for all businesses in order to compliment 

the upward trajectory of the city under the 

leadership of Mayor James T. Butts and the City 

Council. This will include building a solid 

infrastructure for leadership, technology, 

membership growth, and hosting programs and 

events benefitting business owners and their 

employees. “The Chamber must exist as a 

necessary resource for all businesses and be a 

welcoming hand in the city that offers support and 

fosters growth,” Little said. 

Little earned his Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast 

Journalism from the University of Southern 

California, his Juris Doctorate from the Gould 

School of Law at the University of Southern 

California and a Masters in Christian Leadership 

from Fuller Theological Seminary. 

As the former chief operating officer and general 

counsel of The Forum Enterprises, the for-profit 

owner of the Forum from December 2000 to April 

201 2, Little led a team of professionals who 

successfully sold the Forum to Madison Square 

Garden which sale sparked the revitalization of 

Inglewood. The sale brought more than $1 00 

million in direct investment by Madison Square 

Garden as a result of its renovation of the Forum. 

Little maintains a strong connection to Inglewood as 

the chief executive officer of Champions for 

Progress, the non-profit community development 

division of Faithful Central Bible Church, among the 

largest black congregations in Inglewood under the 

leadership of Bishop Kenneth C. Ulmer. 

Organizational governance is not new to the 

Chamber’s new president. Little sits on the 

governing boards of Centinela Medical Center-a Top 

1 00 Hospital, and Claris Health-a licensed 

pregnancy medical clinic. Both serve the 

Inglewood community with quality health care 

services. Little is also a former member of the News 

Corporation (Fox) Diversity Committee and is a 

former Trustee of the Savannah College of Art and 

Design. Little is also the current Vice Chair of the 

Center for Urban Renewal and Education (C.U.R.E.) 

a policy think-tank in Washington, DC and an 

advisor to several senior pastors across the country. 

Little values education and spends a lot of his time 

ensuring educational opportunities for all students. 

A portion of his time is spent at Crown Preparatory 

Academy a public charter middle and high school in 

Los Angeles where he is a founding board member. 

Little is also a member of the Measure GG 

Oversight Committee for the Inglewood Unified 

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Join the new IUSD! 

_ a place to learn, 

succeed and thrive! 

From small kindergarten classes, a dual immersion elementary language academy to top-notch extracurricular 

and college prep programs for middle and high school students, Inglewood Unified School District 

puts children on the path to success from day one in kinder, throughout middle and on to high school and 

beyond. 

Our graduates, including Gates Millennium scholars, move on each year to some of the best colleges in the country. 

Our rigorous learning programs and comprehensive integration of technology in classrooms offer countless 

opportunities for children to achieve, compete and succeed in the 21 st century. 

Our schools continue to embrace and integrate cutting-edge academic programs. Our teachers and schools continue 

to earn accolades and awards for their commitment to students and improved test scores. Let our schools and 

programs meet and exceed your needs and expectations. 

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(STEM) is an acronym referring to the academic disciplines 

of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. 

STEM is important. Students prepared in STEM-related disciplines enjoy higher starting salaries and 

lower unemployment rates than the population at large. The benefits of a quality STEM program 

transcend gender, ethnicity, geographic region, and education level. Many communities recognize the 

value of STEM education for regional economic development and are forging meaningful partnerships 

between schools and nonprofits as well as business and industry leaders. 

In 1 992, The A-MAN Center was founded by the highly regarded 

educator/entreprenuer Bettye Walker, Ph.D and her husband, noted 

scientist/philanthropist, Hildreth “Hal” Walker, Jr. Their mission is to 

utilize STEM- related hands on activities and projects as a motivational 

tool and advance the educational achievement, and the intellectual and 

career development of African-American, Latino and other minority 

students pre-K thru 1 2thgrades. A-MAN Inc. and the International 

Science Discovery and Learning (ISD&L) STEM Communities seek 

partnerships with individuals and institutions who share the vision to 

increase diversity in the special interest fields of science and technology. 

Bettye and "Hal" Walker Jr. 

Founders ofA-MAN, Inc 

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The three (3) top goals of this initiative are: 

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• Increase the number of underrepresented inner-city student-youth seeking majors in 

Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) disciplines 

• Provide specific STEM in-service training activities for teachers to ensure a quality 

program, and 

• Increase the post-secondary options of underachieving, underrepresented youth, ensuring 

that they are academically and cognitively prepared for college, successfully, without 

remediation. The primary purpose is to increase the number of underrepresented innercity 

youth who are excited about and who enter the fields of science, technology, 

health and business. 

Today A-MAN is building the leaders and participants in science and technology for tomorrow. The Center 

shares its legacy with you as we provide students with experiences that prepare them to attend higher 

academic institutions and begin fulfilling the nation’s leadership and technological needs. President Nelson 

Mandela invited the Founders to implement Science & technology in South Africa in 1 998 and A-MAN SA is 

headquartered in Cape Town. 

Located in the heart of Inglewood at 1 01 S. La Brea Ave, The A-MAN Center welcomes all students and 

parents who would like to learn about STEM, events and activities they conduct within the community. 

You can also reach them by phone at (31 0) 41 2-2680 or on their website www.aman.org. 


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Music helps children think by 

fostering creativity, teaching effective 

communication skills and encouraging the 

abiding values of self-discipline, self-discovery 

and self-expression. Music lessons also increase 

spatial and cognitive abilities in children 

which helps them with Math and Science. 

We are proud to have one of the most comprehensive 

teaching studios on the westside. With 

more than 200 students and 1 2 teachers in our 

musical network, we can provide lessons in: 

GUITAR, BASS, DRUMS, PERCUSSION, PI- 

ANO, KEYBOARD, CLARINET, SAX, FLUTE, 

PICCOLO, TRUMPET, TROMBONE, VIOLIN, 

CELLO AND VOICE. All teachers are Musician 

Institute graduates or the equvalent and have 

been live scanned for your peace of mind. 

Delian Music has been 

in business for over 65 

years, 40 under the 

Blankership name. “I attribute 

the store’s 

longevity to a couple of 

things", says owner Candace Blankenship (pictured). 

"Keeping costs down as much as I can 

and keeping Delian small and personal. I 

would also say it is kind of 'hokey.' In this era 

of impersonality, big box stores and product 

over-saturation, I think, 'hokey' serves as a 

nice change of pace." 

Delian Music pretty much takes the guess work 

out of first-time buyers of musical instruments. 

When customers come to Delian to sign up for 

music lessons, they also need a good inexpensive 

entry-level instrument so they can 

practice their lessons. Instead of having every 

major brand name under the sun for every wallet 

and level of player, Delian offers just one or two 

models of the BEST of what they consider good 

entry level instruments because they cater to the 

beginner. Delian does not sell the most expensive 

nor the least expensive instruments.“The last thing 

a person needs is to be confused about a beginning 

first-time instrument. This is where my almost 30 

years of being in this business pays off,” says Candace 

Blankenship. “You can use my expertise and 

years of shopping for music instruments. Even 

though our instruments are entry level, you would 

still be proud to own one for years to come.” Delian 

Music is not a catalog company and they aren’t a 

music mega-store. Delian Music is a small neighborhood 

store that concentrate their efforts on first 

time music instrument Please feel free to give 

Delian Music a call or drop by to see how we can 

help with your music needs. They are located at 

550 W. Manchester Blvd. Inglewood, Ca 90301 

(One block east of Randy's Donuts on La Cienega 

on Manchester). Their phone number is (31 0) 677- 

2900. 

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Maintaining 

Your 

Instrument 

HERE ARE SOME General 

SUGGESTIONS THAT WILL HELP 

YOU CLEAN AND MAINTAIN A 

BAND INSTRUMENT 

Be gentle with all instruments. Use 

slight force when you are putting your 

woodwind and brass instruments 

together and taking them apart. 

Keep instruments in their case when 

not in use. Leaning a guitar against a 

wall is not a good idea. IF the guitar 

falls over the body and/or neck could 

be damaged. 

Never put steel strings on a classical 

guitar – the neck may snap right off 

and the strings could hit you in the 

eye. You may, however, put nylon 

strings on an acoustic guitar. Never 

leave reeds on a mouthpiece when 

not playing it. All kinds of mildew and 

bacteria will collect. 



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The Rotary Club of Inglewood 

Rotary International is a global service organization of business and professional people united worldwide 

to provide humanitarian services, to encourage high ethical standards in all disciplines and to build 

goodwill and peace around the world. There are over 35,000 clubs worldwide composed of over 1 .3 

million members. 

The heart of Rotary is individual clubs, consisting of dedicated people who share a passion for both 

service and friendship. The Rotary Club of Inglewood was chartered in 1 923. We are your neighbors, 

community leaders and global citizens uniting for the common good. We volunteer our time, skills and 

resources to achieving the betterment of all citizens of the City of Inglewood, including in particular, its 

seniors, youth, and the underserved. 

Notable examples of our ongoing efforts to serve both local and worldwide communities through 

volunteer services include, among many other activities: 

• Sponsorship of an annual art, music, dance and speech contest at local high schools with cash prizes 

awarded to the winners of each; 

• Annual recognition of and awards to top graduating seniors at Inglewood High 

Schools; 

• Establishment of a community garden at Centinela Elementary School, 

honoring students who were lost during the last school year; 

• Providing leadership training and mentoring programs for local high 

school students; 

• Participation in Job Shadow Day program allowing students hands-on 

participation in members’ business activities; 

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• Participation in the community Relay for Life to benefit the American Cancer Society; 

• Annual participation in the Inglewood Senior Center annual holiday luncheons; 

• Donations and ongoing support to an established school in Kenya for pre-teen and teenage girls 

who are being rescued from forced marriages to adult men; 

• In partnership with a Rotary club in South Africa, the establishment of computer labs for young 

students in Cape Town, South Africa. 

• Preparation of holiday gift bags to underserved veterans and to families of young patients at 

Children's Hospital. 

New projects which we will soon launch include a Rotary partnership with “Vision to Learn,” to sponsor 

free eye exams and glasses to Inglewood elementary school children and, in partnership with the local 

Salvation Army, the establishment of a local food bank. 

We also have many social activities and pride ourselves upon ensuring that fun and camaraderie are 

integral parts of our volunteer work. Rotary gathers each week for lunch to fulfill one of its guiding 

principles. to develop friendships as an opportunity for service. With you, we can accomplish even 

more. 

Won’t you join us for lunch (on us) at noon on Tuesday? We meet at the Inglewood 

Airport Area Chamber of Commerce office at 330 E. Queen Street. 

To express your interest or for more information, contact Linton Morgan (31 0) 985-1 653 

or email linton250@hotmail.com. 

Linton Morgan 

The Inglewood Rotary 

Club boasts 35 

members, some of 

whom are pictured 

here at their annual 

Rotary Foundation 

celebration 


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Inglewood Rotary Club 

participated with The West 

Los Angeles Vet Center on 

9-11 to Honor and 

Remember our Victims and 

First Responders. 

A special ceremony was 

given by the Mayor of 

Culver City along with 

LAPD and the Fire 

Department Head officials. 

Food and refreshment was 

provided to all Veterans. 

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Mark Little continued 

for overseeing $90 million in funds earmarked for 

facility renovation. In these efforts, Little furthers his 

commitment to ensuring a quality education for all 

students. 

Little believes that Inglewood’s best years are 

ahead. “Inglewood is on its way to being a bigger 

destination than it has ever been in the past,” he 

said. “With a renovated Forum, the city is an 

entertainment hub capturing the majority of the 

concerts in the Greater Los Angeles market; the 

Crenshaw/LAX Light Rail is connecting Inglewood 

and the airport to Greater Los Angeles in ways that 

have only been a dream; and with the 

developments on Hollywood Park, Daniel Freeman, 

Market Street, Regent Square, and Century 

Boulevard, the city is quickly becoming an 

upmarket alternative for families to live, dine and 

play,” Little said with enthusiasm. This synergy is a 

perfect storm to sustain current businesses and to 

attract national and international businesses into 

our renaissance, he added. “If you’re not migrating 

to Inglewood, you’re missing the train,” Little said 

with a smile. “The Chamber is poised to welcome 

businesses who want to be a part of our bright 

future,” he added. With all of this going on in 

Inglewood, it may become one of the best cities for 

entertainment in Southern California. 


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TNB Communications provides 

technical services and support to 

small to medium sized businesses (SMBs) 

in Los Angeles County. We cover 

business phones, computer repair, 

networking, web design, consultation and 

now desktop publishing. 

We are differentiated by our technical 

knowledge, customer focus, and 

competitive pricing. Customers are 

ETNB’s top priority. We strive to help you 

succeed. We understand that now more 

than ever, you need to maximize 

employee productivity and business 

efficiency to reduce wasted time and 

expenses. You need to find new 

customers and deliver superior customer 

service while running lean. This means it 

is critical for you to improve 

communications, and reduce IT-related 

incidents that can disrupt your focus and 

increase your expenses. 

ETNB Communications was founded by 

Norman Boseman Jr. in 2009. Mr. 

Boseman has been in the technical 

industry for over 25 years with 1 8 being in 

Telecommunications. He has worked for a 

wide variety of companies and held many 

upper management positions. Mr. 

Boseman has seen many companies not 

put the customer first or provide top 

customer service. When starting ETNB, 

he did not want that to be an issue. 

Therefore, Customer Service is a high 

priority of this company and our 

customers prove it by staying with us. 

ETNB Communications is the "preferred" 

technical provider for the Inglewood 

Airport Area Chamber of Commerce. We 

manage all their technical needs and 

provide consultation for chamber 

members when requested. 

If you would like a consultation with ETNB 

Communications, you can us through the 

Inglewood Airport Area Chamber of 

Commerce at (31 0) 677-11 21 or 

www.inglewoodchamber.org. IBM 


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Serena Williams Continued... 

Do Not Hide Your Gifts 

When you know you are great, there is no need to apologise or shy away from your own greatness. The world 

deserves to see how great you are, the world wants to share your gifts. This is something I am still learning to be 

honest but watching Serena reminded me that I have my own gifts that I need to start sharing and I am sure you 

have them too. Very often it feels like bragging or showing off but it isn't showing off, it's showing the world how great 

life can be if we all shared our gifts consistently and honorably. 

Believe In Yourself! 

This is one of the most challenging but the most essential factors in order to achieve success. You have to believe in 

yourself. You have to visualise your success and truly believe that you are worthy of accomplishing your wildest 

dreams. Both Serena and Venus Williams have stated this on more than one occasion and they are champions. If 

you want to win you have to see yourself as a winner and work towards it. 

Do The Work 

There is no great success that can ever be achieved without hard work. It is very simple. You cannot expect to 

achieve Serena's success if you do not put in the work. Whatever it is you are seeking to achieve in this world work 

HARD to get there. It is worth it in the end. I'm still working on it but I believe it. 

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A-MAN STEM Center.................Page 26 

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The Campbell Agency................Page 1 2 

CH1 Media.................................Page 40 

Centinela Cleaners....................Page 1 4 

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DaVco Accountants....................Page 41 

Delian Music...............................Page 35 

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ETNB Communications Inc........Page 37 

Expresso Printing.......................Page 06 

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Mina Printing................................Page 26 

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Olivia Patterson Realty.................Page i 

Orleans & York Deli......................Page 38 

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The Serving Spoon.......................Page 39 

The Special Olympics...................Page 23 

Spencer4hire Security..............Back Cover 

St. Margarite's Academy..............Page 30 

St. Mary's Academy......................Page 31 

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Foreign Car Repair......................Page 1 5 

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Inglewood Rotary Club................Page 32 

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