Inglewood Business Magazine October 2018

"15 Billion in development 

projects is coming to Inglewood 

over the next 10 years." 

- City of Inglewood Mayor, James T. Butts Jr. - 

Is Your Business Ready? 

Is Your Business Ready For The Growth 

Happening In Inglewood? 

Are You Able To Connect With 

Companies and People Coming to the 

Inglewood Market? 

If you answered no to any of these questions, contact Inglewood Business 

Association today. IBA creates channels and pathways that connects you 

to companies, individuals and organzitions in Inglewood and surrounding 

areas. Membership with IBA is a great investment that gives you a competitive 

“Edge” in the business community. Our network of chambers, businesses, 

educational and governmental partners help provide a healthy and vibrant 

economy while protecting and advancing the interests of our members. 

Through our business network, publications and other platforms, you’ll be 

able to connect with audiences that would otherwise be out of reach. 

To find out how we can help you with marketing, advertising, 

become a member or one of our partners; please visit our website at 

www.inglewoodba.org. We look forward to hearing from you. 

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Contents 

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6 

8 

Does Social Media 

Increase Sales 

Online? 

If your business is not online, 

you’re losing money. 

Politics & Small 

Business 

How will Inglewood small 

businesses benefit in this 

upcoming election. 

5 

8 6 

13 

How will Props 

5&10 Affect RE 

Olivia Patterson-Ryans takes a 

look at these upcoming intiatives 

and their affect on Real Estate. 

DEPARTMENTS 

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10 

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US BANK 

2018 Small Business Survey. 

Life Insurance 

Putting a price on peace of mind. 

Health & Wellness 

Eating Well. Feel Fit. Looking Good. 

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34 

40 

Healty Holiday Eating Tips 

A Healthy & Fit Holiday 

Survival Guide. 

IBM BUSINESS DIRECTORY 

INGLEWOOD CITY INFO 

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Inglewood Business Magazine | Social Media 

In the world of online retail, we are 

always searching for new ways to prove 

to our customers that our products 

and services are the best. If we say it, 

then it is seen as marketing, but if someone 

else who the customer trusts says it, then 

it has a stronger sense credibility. This is 

nothing new, it is the reason celebrities are 

given huge sums to associate themselves 

with a brand, and why a whole industry has 

popped up around UGC. But what is proof 

or to be more specific, social proof? 

Proof can be subjective and one set of facts 

that lead a person to consider something 

proven, will not resonate with another. 

We need to trust the source, and in the 

world of digital marketing there are five 

distinct types of proof. Understanding who 

your customers trust and sharing them 

‘proof ’ from those groups can be one of 

the strongest marketing techniques in your 

arsenal. 

PEER PROOF – MOTHER KNOWS 

BEST 

What do PayPal, Uber and Deliveroo have 

in common? Their hugely successful ‘Refer 

a Friend’ campaigns may be one of the key 

reasons these three companies have become 

the household names that they are today. 

It is obvious, but we tend to trust 

most those who are closest to us. The 

challenge in tapping into word of mouth 

recommendations is that they are 

exchanged often in private online spaces 

such as Facebook Messenger. The key to 

success is to entice consumers to make 

their posts public. One great way to do this 

is to incentivise customers by running a 

promotion, clearly communicating your 

corporate hashtags to ensure that your 

customers’ photos, videos etc. are easy to 

find and connected to your brand. 

When chocolatier Thorntons ran a 

Facebook promotion for its ice cream range, 

it would give people an extra scoop of ice 

cream if they showed a voucher in-store. 

Timed for ‘National Ice Cream Day’, the 

promotion was widely shared on Facebook 

and led to people uploading photos of 

themselves with their ice cream on social 

networks. 

CELEBRITY PROOF – THE 

MEGHAN EFFECT 

The engagement of Prince Harry and 

Meghan Markle in November 2017 was 

a pivotal moment for a number of UK 

brands. The ‘Meghan effect’ is reported 

to have led to a 2% increase in sales for 

the British heritage retailer Barbour, with 

fashion brands Joseph, Self Portrait, Parosh 

and Aritzia all stating that items from 

their collections sold out within days of 

Meghan being photographed wearing their 

products.. 

Sending products to celebrities in exchange 

for a review or photo is one way to leverage 

celebrity social proof. But you can’t just rely 

on the whims of Kensington Palace or talent 

agencies to get products in front of the 

right people. Having interesting editorial 

content which is targeted at the followers of 

celebrities who fit your brand’s personality 

helps you acquire some star power. For 

example, eyewear brand Zylowear created a 

Golden Globes inspired style guide so that 

fans of Meryl Streep or Oprah Winfrey can 

get the celebrity look without breaking the 

bank. 


EXPERT PROOF – IF THEY SAY SO 

IT MUST BE GOOD 

Inglewood Business Magazine | Social Media 

Having a recognisable trust signal such as a 

sustainability certificate from the Rainforest 

Alliance or an industry award can reassure 

consumers that they are choosing a 

company and products which have been 

reviewed by experts. In the case of the 

Rainforest Alliance, studies have shown 

that 80% of consumers trust third-party 

certification labels more than any other type 

of environmental message. 

Displaying certificates and industry awards 

on the homepage and ‘About Us’ section of 

an eCommerce site can provide the proof 

first-time visitors need to convince them to 

stay and shop. Retail chain Jessops are the 

perfect example. They display their retail 

awards for excellent customer service on 

their homepage alongside an award for the 

technical training they offer to amateur 

photographers. 

USER PROOF – IF IT’S GOOD 

ENOUGH FOR THEM, IT’S GOOD 

ENOUGH FOR ME 

Three quarters (76%) of consumers believe 

the content that average people share is 

more honest than advertising from brands. 

Selfies of real women wearing a certain dress 

or a mountain bike video critique that was 

filmed in the cyclist’s back garden can be 

much more enticing than photoshopped 

product shots in a sterile studio setting. 

Incorporating this type of user-generated 

content on a website, within emails and on 

social channels is a great way to provide 

proof, as it demonstrates how the customers 

positively engage with the product. Wex 

Photo Video invites its customers to post 

their latest photo creations on Instagram 

and connect with the company using the 

hashtag #wexphoto. The very best pictures 

are selected by Wex’s staff photographers 

and then shared with its followers on the 

company’s own Instagram account. The 

company also includes selected images into 

their welcome and abandonment emails. 

CROWD WISDOM – FOLLOWING 

THE HERD 

A huge 81% of shoppers do online research 

before buying and 85% of consumers 

trust product reviews as much as personal 

recommendations. Telling consumers what 

their peers are purchasing plays upon their 

fear of missing out and provides reassurance 

that they are following the consensus. 

Including positive ratings and reviews in 

your email marketing and on your website 

reassures customers that they are choosing 

the right product. Using established product 

reviews providers such as Reevoo or Feefo 

ensures that the ratings were verified to be 

genuine. Displaying them on the homepage 

or product detail page is a given, but they 

are also very effective in lifecycle email 

campaigns such as cart abandonment 

messages or product recommendations. 

Eyewear specialist Glasses Direct uses 

five-star product ratings in emails and on 

their website. It shows a Trustpilot rating 

snapshot for each item on the product 

category pages, as well as detailed reviews 

on the product detail page, giving further 

value to the customer by highlighting the 

item’s quality. 

By understanding what social proof tactics 

are most effective for your product and 

audience, you can deliver the right content 

to provide reassurance to customers awash 

with choice that your brand is the right one 

to check out with. EFB 

EFB Social Media Inc 

Emery Boseman www.efbsocialmedia.com emery@efbsocialmedia.com 

If you want to know more about 

how EFB Social Media can help your 

business than contact me, Emery 

Boseman, at emery@efbsocialmedia. 

com, visit efbsocialmedia.com or call 

(424) 888-2304. 

I look forward to helping your business 

grow! 

What We Do 

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Inglewood Business Magazine | Small Business & Politics 

According to a private poll 

71% of small business 

owners usually feel 

worried about the upcoming 

election, 38% are feeling 

very concerned, and 33% are 

somewhat concerned. And how 

could they not be with so much 

recent talk of the changing city 

dynamics? 

Some businesses are so worried, they’re 

saying the uncertainty of the November 

election is having a negative impact on 

their business, says one small business 

owner. “Some of us have put off hiring 

and/or ordering equipment.” They also 

go on to say, “Overall, small-business 

confidence fell to a low level due to new 

businesses and rising rents changing 

landscape of the Inglewood. 

So we can see that nervousness around 

small business isn’t uncommon for an 

election year. We know small business 

owners are feeling uneasy, but is an 

Marc Little at a community meeting. 

election year actually bad for business? 

Mayoral candidate Marc Little thinks, 

at the end of the day, small business 

owners have to step up and prepare. 

“The challenges to small businesses in 

light of the large developments is the 

same as in all changing communities. 

Competition either makes us better or 

we are forced to re-evaluate, adopt, or 

change. Additionally, the development 

of the Hollywood Park site will also 

bring customers and contracts for 

our small business owners. I believe 

the only obstacle is being prepared. 

Small business owners must prepare 

themselves for the Inglewood that will 

exist 5 to 10 years from today. If they 

can meet the needs of the future, they 

will survive and thrive,” says Little. 

He also states, “The greatest obstacles 

to small business ownership is access to 

capital and technical assistance. The city 

can and should promote public-private 

partnerships that influence robust 

opportunities between lenders, nonprofits 

and small business owners.” 

Why an election year could be the 

right time for you to start a business: 

It’s the perfect time to focus on a passion 

project. 

Election years can feel pretty hostile. 

There’s a lot of arguing and overall 

negativity in the air. Even if you’re the 

type to separate yourself from heated 

discussion, there’s really no way to 

escape every impassioned opinion 


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around you. Ask any entrepreneur and 

they’ll tell you when you own a business, 

especially in the beginning phases, you 

don’t really have the time nor the energy 

to think about much else. If you don’t 

like the hustle and bustle of election 

season, and you’ve always wanted to 

start a business, an election year could 

be the perfect time to dig into a an allconsuming 

project that’s all your own. 

Candidates For The 

2018 Mayoral Race 

Marc T. Little 

333 W. Florence Ave 

Inglewood, Ca. 90301 

(888) 353-5999 

Brandon G. Myers 

P.O. Box #4222 


(310) 462-7684 

Start strong and stay strong. 

If you start your business during a time 

when a lot of the nation’s entrepreneurs 

are feeling uneasy, I guarantee there’s 

not much else that will be able to shake 

you as a business owner. Just as our 

small business experts stated above, 

elections happen every four years. 

Small business owners become nervous 

every four years- this is just the natural 

flow of things. Don’t let this cyclical 

uneasiness stop you from starting a 

business you were going to start anyway. 

The rules and regulations that affect 

small business change every so often, at 

the end of the day, there are still small 

businesses trucking along. IBM 

James T. Butts 

817 N. LaBrea Ave 

#186 


(310) 678-6028 

Mohamed Ben Amor 

719 N. Eucalyptus Ave 

#13C 


(310) 654-7713 

Joseph Soto 

P.O. Box 451904 

Los Angeles, Ca. 

90045 

(310) 674-1433 



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Real Estate | Inglewood business magazine 

How Will Props 5 & 10 

Affect Local Real Estate? 

In this upcoming November election, Propositions 5 and 10 are on the ballot that may 

address housing issues, including rent control. In this article, real estate specialist 

Olivia Patterson-Ryans will take a closer look at these two important initiatives. 

Historically, landownership has 

represented power and wealth. 

Back in the day, the rulers, the 

Kings and Queens owned the land 

and controlled the “Kingdom”. He 

who owns the land controls the 

people; where they live, what they 

eat, how they make a living. 

Fast forward to modern day California, 

USA. The average landlord is not 

necessarily wealthy. They have been regular 

folks working and building a business, 

rentals as the product. In 2018, we are in 

a radically different era, one in which the 

new wave of landlords are large corporate 

investors. These new developers and 

corporate investors are being accused 

of rent-gouging, running up rents to 

unaffordable levels to increase profits at the 

expense of middle- and low-income tenants. 

Thus! the emotionally charged Proposition 

10 is put forth on the November ballet. 

Rent control in California was first 

introduced in reaction to the rapid 

inflation of the 1970s. While the goal was 

to slow the rise in housing costs, highly 

restrictive rent control rules in several cities 

severely reduced property incomes. This 

led owners to convert rental properties 

to condominiums and more-profitable 

commercial uses, reducing the supply of 

existing rental housing. Meanwhile, new 

development stalled because developers 

could no longer justify the cost of 

construction. 

In response, Democratic State Senator 

Jim Costa and Republican Assemblyman 

Phil Hawkins co-sponsored a bipartisan 

compromise: The Costa-Hawkins Rental 

Housing Act. 

California law known as the Costa-Hawkins 

Rental Housing Act limits how far cities 

and counties can go when passing local rent 

control laws. As a result, rent control cannot 

apply to single-family homes or to housing 

built after January 1995. Local laws also 

cannot restrict the rents landlords charge 

when new tenants move in. Proposition 10 

would overturn Costa-Hawkins, freeing 

local governments to set rent control laws 

without state restrictions. 

Proposition 10 

MYTH Dispelled: 

Prop. 10 does not mean mandatory statewide 

rent control. It gives the local cities 

and counties the authority to enact rent 

control if they choose to do so. It does not 

REQUIRE them to do so. Prop. 10 would 

return power to cities by allowing them to 

set their own rent control rules. Proposition 

10 also requires that rent control laws “to 

allow landlords a fair rate of return”. 

PURPORTED UNINTENTED 

CONSEQUENCES OF PROP 10: 

While many say rent control can help to 

keep housing affordable, others point to 

evidence from across the country that 

demonstrate; rent control actually reduces 

the supply of existing rental housing and 

impedes new development. 

Specifically: 

Rent control reduces property values and 

decreases tax revenue for local governments. 

Rent control hurts mom-and-pop 

businesses, encourages property owners to 

neglect building maintenance, and can lead 

to deteriorating neighborhoods. 

Rent control is not based on income, so 

the benefits often accrue to high-income 

households. 

Moreover, if applied to single-family homes, 

rent control could eliminate rental housing 

for many families and decrease property 

values for California homeowners. 

While some dismiss these concerns and 

argue that only large corporations would be 

hurt by rent control, the reality is that stock 

in publicly traded real estate investment 

trusts (REITs) is owned by public employee 

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and teacher pension funds, non-profit 

endowments and the mutual funds that are 

in most 401(k) portfolio. 

The California Association of Realtors® is 

trying to solve the low housing inventory 

shortage that we are currently experiencing 

in California. The theory is that older 

homeowners are not placing their homes on 

the market due to the low tax benefits they 

are currently receiving through Proposition 

13, thus contributing to our housing 

inventory shortage. 

Proposition 5 

Prop 5 extends Proposition 13 by allowing 

senior and disabled homeowners to transfer 

their low, existing Proposition 13 tax 

assessment to a new home anywhere in the 

state and using the option as often as they 

choose. 

Supporters say, if older homeowners have 

a tax advantage to move without fear of 

increased taxes, this would allow young 

families to purchase these homes at current 

market value and therefore, increasing taxes 

paid to the government. 

Opponents of the proposal say that by 

allowing lower taxes on homes valued much 

greater than the original purchase price of 

the home, the government would stand to 

lose significant tax revenues that is used to 

pay for public schools, etc. A conservative 

estimate is a loss of $1 to $2 billion dollars in 

revenue annually to the State. They also say 

that it is unfair for people not to pay their 

fair share in taxes, and that taxes by home 

value is needed to support the increasing 

cost demands for government services, 

such as public schools. It has helped make 

California unusually dependent on income 

taxes and has offered its most abundant 

benefits to the very wealthy. 

The above is intended to stimulate your 

interest how California law can affects real 

estate, and how you can make a difference 

by going to the polls and making your 

decision known. OPR 

About Olivia Patterson-Ryans 

Olivia is known for her effective negotiating skills and strong 

work ethics which are attributable to her easy going calm, 

yet strong demeanor, which enables her successful service to 

a diverse client base from many backgrounds and economic 

strata. 

“I specialize in analyzing your real estate portfolios and 

suggesting strategies to increase your rate of return. I also 

enjoy helping Home Owners intelligently use their home 

equity to begin their real estate portfolios and grow income 

for the future. Working in Inglewood, Greater Los Angeles 

Olivia with husband 

Robert Ryans, President 

of the Inglewood Rotary 

Club 

and the surrounding South Bay communities; I have a history of effectively pricing 

properties, delivering the sale at values at and over the asking price. As a highlytrained 

and seasoned real estate professional, I am dedicated to providing exceptional, 

personalized service for each of my clients.” 

Olivia’s partnership with Coldwell Banker Realty aligns her with one of the largest 

real estate Brokerages worldwide. When you work with a Coldwell Banker 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 

her early years, she taught high school algebra and geometry. “ 

My philosophy is simple: Clients come first! Well... after God and family that is. . . 


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Inglewood Business Magazine | real estate 

Tips for 

Owning 

Your Online 

Presence 

By: Inglewood Business Magazine 

The average U.S. adult spends 11 hours each day in front of a 

screen. This number is increasing year-over-year, and with every 

rising generation. 

Why does this staggering statistic matter for real estate agents? 

Reaching out to clients where they are is essential for success. 

With soon-to-be home sellers living on the web, bolstering your 

brand digitally is key. Here are some ways you can make your 

online presence powerful and build business in the digital age. 

OPTIMIZE YOUR WEBSITE 

At this point, you’d be hard-pressed to find a real estate professional 

without a website. Once your page is visually appealing and easy 

to navigate, consider these two factors that impact online traffic: 

search engine optimization (SEO) and mobile responsiveness. 

SEO involves adjusting a webpage’s construction or content to 

increase search results. This can be tricky and time-consuming, 

but tools like Google PageSpeed Insights investigate the speed and 

searchability of your site, and provide suggestions for improvement. 

It’s necessary to note that optimization applies differently 

for computers than phones or tablets. Ensuring that your webpage 

is effective and efficient on mobile devices is important, too. 

CONCENTRATE ON SOCIAL CONTENT 

In 2017, 95 percent of buyers looked online for homes, with 72 

percent using mobile sites or apps. Social media experts agree 

that visual material (pictures and videos) is the first thing that will 

entice searchers to stop and engage. 

However, posting unfocused photos or noisy clips isn’t the solution. 

Making the most of social media requires investing time in 

quality content. Only one in seven real estate agents currently uses 

Instagram for professional purposes, so opportunity awaits for 

properties to be shared on this platform, joining realtors like this 

one that know the value of photography in selling homes. 

TARGET YOUR ADS 

Realty has relied on advertising since its inception—but, with the 

aid of technology, digital ads now offer an alternative to expensive 

billboards and ineffective postcards. 

The beauty of online advertising is in the ability to choose and 

communicate with a much more selective segment of the market. 

Companies like Adwerx exist for real estate agents to market 

themselves, targeting a specific zip code or even a select list of 

email contacts. This ensures that your ad dollars are well spent on 

interested audiences. 

Whichever of these techniques you choose to tackle next, taking 

ownership of your online presence will help you stay top-of-mind 

in the market. IBM 


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Inglewood Business Magazine | Insurance 

Life Insurance 

Putting A Price On Peace of Mind 


hobbies, credit rating, and driving record. Factors such as age, 

smoking and prior health issues can also drive up the premiums on 

a policy. 

The two primary methods used to determine the amount of 

insurance an individual requires are the ‘human-life approach’ 

and the ‘needs approach’. The first projects an individual’s income 

through his or her remaining working life expectancy, and then the 

present value of the life is determined by means of a discount rate. 

With the needs approach, all reoccurring and unusual expenditures 

are examined to determine the amount of life insurance needed. 

If you’re wondering whether or not you should buy life 

insurance, ask yourself this one question: “Would my death 

leave anyone in a financial bind?” If your answer is “yes,” it 

may be time to get serious about shopping for life insurance. 

Life insurance can offer peace of mind, ensuring that your debts 

or loved ones will be taken care of in the event of your death. But 

before you buy it, you need to ask yourself if you’ll qualify, and 

whether you should purchase term or permanent life insurance. 

Who Needs and Qualifies for Life Insurance? 

The rule of thumb is once you become a parent, any adult in your 

house earning income should have life-insurance coverage that 

will last until your youngest child completes college. If you have 

significant financial obligations such as high credit-card debt or 

a mortgage, you could use life insurance to ensure that debt is 

covered. Because life-insurance death benefits are exempt from 

federal taxation, many financial planners often use clients’ lifeinsurance 

benefits to help pay for the estate taxes generated upon 

the death of a loved one. 

To determine if you qualify, most life-insurance policies require you 

to undergo a medical exam primarily to check for high cholesterol 

and blood-sugar levels. Prior to issuing a policy the insurance 

company will also check things such as your medical history, 

TERM LIFE INSURANCE 

Term life insurance is pure insurance protection that pays a 

predetermined sum if the insured dies during a specified period 

of time. On the death of the insured, term insurance pays the face 

value of the policy to the named beneficiary. All premiums paid are 

used to cover the cost of insurance protection. 

The term may be 1, 5, 10, 20 years or longer. But, unless renewed, 

the insurance coverage ends when the term of the policy expires. 

Since this is temporary insurance coverage it is the least expensive 

to acquire. A healthy 35-year old (non-smoker) can typically obtain 

a 20-year level-premium policy with a $250,000 face value, for 

between $20-$30 per month. Here are the main characteristics of 

term life insurance: 

• Temporary insurance protection 

• Low cost 

• No cash value 

• Usually renewable 

• Sometimes convertible to permanent life insurance 

PERMANENT LIFE INSURANCE 

Permanent life insurance provides lifetime insurance protection 

(does not expire), but the premiums must be paid on time. Most 

permanent policies offer a savings or investment component 


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combined with the insurance coverage. This component, in turn, 

causes premiums to be higher than those of term insurance. The 

investment may offer a fixed-interest rate or may be in the form 

of money market securities, bonds or mutual funds. This savings 

portion of the policy allows the policy owner to build a cash value 

within the policy which can be borrowed or distributed at some 

time in the future. Here are the main characteristics of permanent 

life insurance: 

• Permanent insurance protection. 

• More expensive to own. 

• Builds cash value. 

• Loans are permitted against the policy. 

• Favorable tax treatment of policy earnings. 

• Level premiums. 

There are three basic types of permanent insurance: whole life, 

variable life and universal life. The two most common are whole 

life and universal life. Whole life insurance provides lifetime 

protection, for which you pay a predetermined premium. Cash 

values usually have a minimum guaranteed rate of interest and the 

death benefit is a fixed amount. Whole life insurance is the most 

expensive life-insurance product available. 

Universal life insurance separates the investment and the death 

benefit portions. The investment choices available usually include 

some type of equity investments, which may make your cash 

value accumulate quicker. Over time, you can usually change your 

premiums and death benefits to suit your current budget. 

FINAL TIPS 

Consider buying a “break point” level of insurance coverage – 

better premium rates are given at coverage levels of $100,000, 

$250,000, $500,000 and $1,000,000. 

Make sure you obtain an illustration for the policy that you have 

chosen. If the insurer will not provide you with one, look for 

another insurance company. 

Always shop for a level-premium policy. Nobody likes a surprise 

increase in their premium payments! So, before you buy term or 

permanent insurance make sure your illustration shows that your 

premium payment is guaranteed not to increase over the duration 

of your coverage. 

Don’t be sold on permanent insurance for the investment or cashvalue 

feature. For the first two-to-10 years, your premiums are 

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Healthy isn’t what it used to be. I don’t mean that 

in the whiplash-inducing way all the clickbait 

headlines out there would have you think. Despite 

the seeming back and forth, there is remarkable 

consistency in core dietary advice. You could comfortably hang 

your resolution hat on two of the biggest: eat more vegetables 

and less added sugar. 

But there have been exciting shifts in what it means to eat well, 

shaped by both modern culinary style and nutritional science. 

They’ve been building for years but now have a definite form. 

This is a change that is real, compelling and refreshing. 

Healthy eating has emerged rebranded from a stodgy, fingerwagging 

“should” to a cool, on-trend “want to.” Harnessing 

the momentum of this fashionable, new healthy living could 

re-energise your efforts to eat better in the new year and 

beyond, inspiring a way of eating that is good for you with – 

yes, more vegetables and less sugar – but also a fresh, updated 

perspective, one that is as hip and appealing as it is good for 

you. Here are 10 facets of what’s healthy now and how to make 

the most of them. 

A WAY OF LIFE 

The notion of dieting, with its obsessive calorie counting, 

weighing and measuring is out, and “lifestyling,” with a focus 

on overall eating patterns and whole-life wellness, is in. Even 

long-time diet programmes such as Weight Watchers have 

heeded the call with their new Freestyle programme. Crash 

diets haven’t totally disappeared – they have just been renamed 

detoxes and cleanses, and I recommend avoiding them – but 

the overall shift to healthy as a way of life has arrived and is a 

welcome bandwagon worth jumping on. 

A VEGETABLE CELEBRATION 

In print, on Instagram feeds and in restaurants from fine 

to fast-casual, vegetables have graduated from a sidelined 

afterthought to centre-stage, and there are more compelling 

vegan and vegetarian options available than ever before. 

Vegetables are given luxe treatment with decadent-tasting but 

healthy sauces such as tahini or pesto and spun into comfort 

foods such as potato nachos, Buffalo cauliflower and zucchini 

noodles. There has never been a better time to be, or try to 

become, a vegetable lover. 

NOT AFRAID OF FAT 

Counting fat grams has gone the way of the Walkman. There is 

just no need for it. There is now a body of evidence that fats – 

especially those from whole foods such as nuts, seeds, avocado 

and fish – and healthy oils are good for our nutritional wellbeing, 

benefiting heart health, blood sugar levels and weight, to 

name a few. Just ignore the rampant butter-is-back headlines. 

Even if saturated fat is not the demon it was once thought to 

be, it is still healthier to replace animal fat with plant-based 

versions. Hello, avocado toast. 

PROTEIN POWERFUL 

Protein is practically synonymous with healthy today, a trend 

that is inspiring a more balanced plate than that of the bagelfor-breakfast 

days of yore. Along with the movement toward 

plant-based foods, this has led to a rediscovery of powerfully 

nutritious beans, lentils, peas, nuts and seeds. 

Take advantage of all that, but avoid getting ensnared in the 

more-is-better mentality and falling prey to marketing tactics 

that leverage grams of protein for health points. Include some 

protein in each meal or snack but remember: protein-fortified 

biscuits are still biscuits. 

SWEETENED SMARTLY 

Refined sugar has never been billed as healthy per se, but 

there is a greater awareness and more scientific evidence 

of its detrimental health effects. The food community and 

marketplace have stepped up with exciting savoury options 

where there were once only sweet, such as with energy bars 

and yogurt flavours. There has also been a tasty, healthier shift 

to using fibre- and nutrient-rich whole foods such as dried 

and fresh fruit as sweeteners in baked goods, smoothies and 

bars. Still, it’s OK to have a little added sugar in your life, but 

the American Heart Association recommends keeping it to six 

teaspoons a day for women and nine for men. 


Health & Wellness | Inglewood Business Magazine 

SUSTAINABLE 

The scientists on the 2015 US Dietary Guidelines Advisory 

Committee included considerations of sustainability and 

environmental impact in their recommendations to the US 

Department of Agriculture, but although that issue didn’t make 

the final guidelines, it has steadily gained traction with the 

public. 

More and more people understand that their individual health 

is integrally linked with the health of our planet, and they are 

taking steps to eat greener by eating more plant-based meals, 

choosing sustainable fish, poultry and meats, and reducing 

waste. 

INGREDIENT-FOCUSED 

Healthy means looking beyond the grams and percentages on 

the nutrition facts label. People want to know what’s in the food 

they are buying and how it was produced. Demand for simpler 

ingredient lists have convinced many manufacturers to remove 

artificial colours and flavours and other additives that didn’t 

need to be there in the first place. 

G OOD FOR YOUR GUT 

The relatively recent discovery of the microbiome has 

transformed the way we look at health. We now know that 

the good bacteria in our guts are key not only to digestive 

health but to overall wellness, and the foods that support the 

microbiome are hotter than ever with probiotic-rich fermented 

foods such as sauerkraut, kimchi, yogurt and kefir making a 

comeback. There are more exciting varieties of these “living” 

foods available in the regular supermarket. 

RICH IN HERITAGE 

Beyond probiotics, looking back to move forward applies more 

broadly to today’s approach to healthy eating. Nutrition experts, 

chefs and the public are recognising that there is more than one 

path to eating well, and there is wisdom in the global variety 

of traditional foods. As we tap into that we are rediscovering 

heirloom and wild fruits and vegetables, heritage grains such as 

farro and sorghum. IBM 



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Inglewood Business Magazine | Health & Wellness 

A Healthy & Fit Holiday Survival Guide 


Get moving 

Check with your doctor first, of course. 

But one of the most effective ways to 

maintain or lose body weight is to engage 

in regular, sustained aerobic activity. To 

burn off those extra calories, kick up your 

exercise. If you exercise for 30 minutes a 

day, increase it to 45 minutes. If you exercise 

three times a week, move it up to five 

times a week, and increase the intensity of 

your workout. 

Cheat a little, but only 

once a day 

Allow yourself one small serving of a 

cookie or piece of candy each day during 

the holiday season. Remember that you 

may have to compensate for it later in the 

day by reducing your total caloric intake 

or by burning a few extra calories while 

exercising. 

Control the risk for temptation 

Controlling even the slightest chance 

of coming in contact with “tempting” 

foods is one way to effectively reduce 

your calorie intake. While you won’t be 

able to control all situations, focus on the 

many you can. For example, do you keep 

candy or cookies at your desk or workspace? 

Are your holiday goodies stored in 

well-trafficked spots like the dining room 

or pantry? Make a mental note to keep 

goodies in places that are less accessible. 

If you bake, keep a small amount for you 

and your family, then give the rest away. 

And if you get food as a gift, either regift 

it, donate it or share it with others. 

Eat your veggies and fruits 

Eating seven or more servings of fruits 

and vegetables each day is a great way to 

help fill your stomach without exceeding 

your calorie count. Compared gram for 

gram with other snack foods (like chips, 

crackers and cookies), fruits and vegetables 

contain fewer calories and tons more 

nutrients. What’s more, the fiber in fruits 

and vegetables will fill you up faster than 

traditional snack foods. 

Never go to a party hungry 

Before you go to a holiday party, eat a 

healthy snack such as a serving of your favorite 

fruit, fat-free yogurt or a handful of 

raw nuts. When you arrive at the party, do 

not rush mindlessly to the food table to fill 

up on snacks. Instead, assess your hunger. 

Once you feel hungry, take a look at all the 

food that’s available. Becoming aware of 

all the options will help you make more 

mindful choices. 

Be in charge of your 

party choices 

Make heart-healthy choices at parties. 

Bring a healthy appetizer (raw veggies or 

homemade whole-wheat pita chips with 

Greek yogurt or hummus dip, corn chips 

& guacamole or edamame) or dessert 

(fat-free pudding-based dessert or fruit 

crisp) so you know there will at least be 

one healthy choice. Use smaller plates to 

reduce the amount of food you eat. Avoid 

sauces made from cream, half-and-half 

or meat drippings and high-fat meats 

(meatballs, sausage, pigs-in-blankets, fried 

chicken wings.) And avoid drinking too 

many calories. 

Say no politely 

Many times you feel forced to eat foods 

because people keep putting it in front of 

you. Learn to say no politely. 

Focus on socializing, not food 

Don’t stand around the food table at a 

party. Get out and mingle. Conversation 

is calorie-free! Standing is still better than 

sitting (burns more calories). Help clean 

up to burn even more calories. IBM 


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Life Insurance continued.... 

paying the agent’s commission anyway. Most 

policies don’t start to build respectable cash 

value until their 12th year, so ask yourself if 

the feature is really worth it. 

Determine your desired duration of 

coverage so that you purchase the correct 

type of policy and keep your premium 

payments affordable. If you only need 

insurance for 10 years, then buy term. 

Also check out multiple-quality insurance 

companies for their rates. 

Make sure that your insurance carrier has 

the financial stability to pay your claim in 

the event of your death. You can research 

the financial soundness of your insurer at 

http://www.ambest.com. 

Don’t be taken with riders. A very few 

number of policies ever pay under these 

riders, so avoid things like the accidental 

death and waiver of premium riders since 

they will only jack up your premiums. 

For 24 hours before your medical exam, 

keep sugar & caffeine out of your system. 

It’s best to schedule your exam early in the 

morning and to avoid consuming anything 

but water for at least eight hours beforehand. 

If your premiums are much too high due to 

medical reasons or you are denied coverage, 

check if a group plan is available through 

your company. These group plans require no 

medical exam or physical. 

THE BOTTOM LINE 

When seeking insurance, don’t rush into 

buying expensive permanent life insurance 

before considering if term life insurance 

sufficiently meets your needs. Unfortunately, 

in many cases the fees charged for policies 

with investment features far outweigh the 

benefits. When you purchase life insurance, 

you’re betting that you’ll live, but also 

securing peace of mind in case you’re 

wrong. Don’t leave your family unprotected 

in the sudden event of your death – after 

all, they are your most important assets. If 

you have any questions about how we can 

help protect your family, please contact a 

Campbell Insurance Agency representative. 

IBM 

The Campbell Insurance Agency 

2300 W. Manchester Blvd. 

Inglewood, California 90305 

Phone: (323) 750-0739 

www.bcagencying.com 



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BUSINESS DIRECTORY 

ACCOUNTANTS 

HERSCHELL HUNT DAVIS, CPA 

111. N. La Brea Ave 

Inglewood, Ca 90301..................(310) 677-8148 

AIRPORTS 

LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORT 

6053 W. Century Blvd.#301 

Los Angeles, Ca 90045..............(310) 646-7450 

ATTORNEYS 

LAW OFFICE OF LAVONNE LAWSON 

113565 W. Olympic Blvd. 

Los Angeles, Ca 90064……….....(310)231-1040 

AUTOMOTIVE DEALERS – NEW 

AIRPORT MARINA FORD 

5880 Centinela Ave 

Los Angeles, Ca 90045..............(310) 649-3673 

HOOMAN HYUNDAI 

970 W. Manchester Blvd 

Inglewood, Ca 90305.................(424) 331-7000 

AUTOMOTIVE – REPAIR 

ANTHONY’S PAINT & BODY SHOP 

259 N. La Brea Ave 


WISE TIRES & BRAKE, CO 

949 S. La Brea Ave 


BANKING 

BANK OF AMERICA 

330 E. Manchester Blvd 


BROADWAY FEDERAL S & L 

170 N. Market St 


COLDWELL BANKER 



US BANK 

3366 W. CENTURY BLVD 


WELLS FARGO BANK 

400 S. MARKET ST 


BEAUTY 

BEAUTY & HEALTH EDUCATION 



BEAUTY SUPPLY 

BODY BUTTER LADY 

320 S. Market St 

Inglewood Ca 90301 .................(310) 910-0775 

DIAMOND BEAUTY SUPPLY 



VALLEY OF SUN COSMETICS 

535 Patrice Pl 

Gardena, Ca 90245....................(310) 327-9062 

URBAN ESSENTIALS BEAUTY SUPPLY 

3530 W. Century Blvd #101 

Inglewood, Ca 90303…...…....….(310)419-4230 

BRANDING & MARKETING 

THE CREATIVE HOUSE STUDIO 

122 N. Market St. 

Inglewood, Ca 90301…......……..(310)880-0969 

LENTINI DESIGN & MARKETING 

1626 Virginia Rd. 

Los Angeles, Ca 90019…....…….(323)766-8090 

THE ROSS GROUP 

5482 Wilshire Blvd 

Los Angeles, Ca 90036..............(323) 712-5800 

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT 

CHURCHES 

DIVINITY PROPHET 

14015 S. Van Ness Ave Ste. 20 

Gardena, CA 90249…………....(310) 327-7335 

FAITHFUL CENTRAL BIBLE CHRUCH 

333. W. Florence Ave 


St. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM 

550 E. Florence Ave 


COMMUNICATIONS 

KJLH RADIO STATION 



TIME WARNER CABLE 

17777 Center Court Dr 

Cerritos, Ca 90703.....................(800) 892-4357 

COMMUNITY 

ABILITY FIRST 

8090 Crenshaw Blvd 


CALIFORNIA MENTOR FAMILY 

HOME AGENCY WEST LA 

5901 Green Valley Circle Suite 465. 

Culver City, Ca 90230……..……(424) 248-7346 

CARE COMES WITH A HEART 

BREAST CANCER 

PO BOX 1243 


FAMILY UNITED - N – NEW BEGININGS 

11616 Hawthrone Blvd 

Hawthorne, Ca 90250................(310) 644-5600 

GIANT STEPS COMMUNITY 

PROGRAMS, INC. 

10813 Crenshaw Blvd. 

Inglewood, Ca 90303……….......(323) 806-8622 

CONSTRUCTION 

AERO COLLECTIVE 



GDM 

5963 Freedom Dr. 

Chino, Ca 91710……......………(909) 627-0200 

ICHI BAN ROOFING 

1504 N. La Brea Ave. 

Inglewood, Ca 90302…....…...…(323) 295-4400 

JNR2 CONSTRUCTION 

633 W. Hillsdale St. 

Inglewood, Ca 90302……………(310) 497-2911 


MCKISSACK & MCKISSACK 

725 S. Figueroa St. Ste.3070 

Los Angeles, Ca 90017…..……..(213) 622-4938 

PROJECT MANAGEMENT COLLABORATIVE 

17547 Ventura Blvd Suite 308 

Encino Ca 91316 …..…….........(818) 947-0818 

CONSULTANTS 

ETNB COMMUNICATIONS 

PO Box 561091 

Los Angeles, Ca 90056..............(213) 915-7014 

DENTISTS 

CHILDREN DENTISTRY 



RAYMONT JOHNSON, INC 



WESTCHESTER DENTAL 



DRY CLEANERS 

CENTINELA CLEANERS & LAUNDRY 



LA LEATHER CLEANERS 

4421 W. Century Blvd 


ELECTRICAL 

ROYAL WHOLESALE ELECTRIC 

4309 District Blvd. 

Vernon, Ca 90058…...................(323) 587-4201 

EMPLOYMENT 

ENTERTAINMENT 

THE FORUM 



HOLLYWOOD PARK CASINO 



LAVENDER BLUE RESTAURANT LOUNGE 



THE MIRACLE THEATER 

226 S. Market St. 


EVENT PLANNING 

MONIQUE HOGAN WEDDINGS & EVENTS 

8503 Crenshaw Blvd. 

Inglewood Ca 90305..................(323) 247-7789 

EXTERMINATORS 

DEWEY PEST CONTROL 

4642 W. Slauson Ave 

Los Angeles, Ca 90043..............(323) 292-7192 

FINANCE 

AECOM 

515 S. Flower St, 5FL 

Los Angeles, Ca 90017.............(213) 593-88141 

CALIFORNIA CREDIT UNION 



PAULINE GISCOMBE 

wallstreetnurse@gmail.com 

Los Angeles, Ca 90250.............. (323) 469-2956 

WATER & POWER COMMUNITY 

CREDIT UNION 

1053 W. Sunset Blvd 

Los Angeles, Ca 90012...............(213) 580-1687 

FLOORING 

CARPET USA 

9310 S. La Cienega Blvd. 

Inglewood, Ca 90304……………(310) 390-8570 

FLOORING AMERICA 

SUPERIOR CARPET AND DESIGN CENTER 

6840 La Tijera Blvd. 

Los Angeles, Ca 90045.....………(310)216-2900 

GROCERS 

EL SUPER 

3321 W Century Blvd 


NORTHGATE MARKET 

10801 Prarie Ave 


HOSPITALS 

CENTINELA HOSPITAL 

555 E. Hardy St 


KAISER PERMANENTE 

6041 Cadillac 

Los Angeles, Ca 90034...............(323) 857-4028 

INSURANCE 

ALLSTATE- THE CAMPBELL AGENCY 

2300 w. Manchester Blvd 


DICKERSON INSURANCE SERVICES 

1918 Riverside Drive. 

Los Angeles, Ca 90039……........(323) 671-2274 

VIRGIL SANDERS 

2644 W. Imperial Hwy 


JEWELRY 

Big “C” JEWELRY & LOAN 

509 n. La Brea Ave 


INGLEWOOD JEWELRY & LOAN 



LAX JEWELRY CO 

235 E. Manchester Blvd. 

Inglewood, Ca 90301…………....(646) 727-5397 

LIMOUSINE 

LA BELLA CHAUFFEURS 

4429 E Village Road #239 

Long Beach, Ca 90808.................(310) 322-3552 

LOCKSMITH 

The Flying Locksmiths 

11222 S. La Cienega Blvd Suite 254 

Inglewood, Ca 90304…….........…(310) 909-9345 

MEDICAL 

ALEXANDER ORTHOPEDICS 

660 E. Regent 

Inglewood, Ca 90301...................(310) 674-9179 

INGLEWOOD IMAGING CENTER 

211 N. Prarie 


MARIO PICADA, D.P.M 

575 Hardy St 


DANIEL HARGROVE, M.D 

105 S. Locust 


MORTUARY 

INGLEWOOD CEMETARY MORTURY 

3801 W. Manchester 

Inglewood, Ca 90301....................(310) 412-6811 



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BUSINESS DIRECTORY 

INGLEWOOD PARK CEMETARY 

720 E. Florence Ave 


HAROLD PUBLICATIONS 

312 E. Imperial Hwy 

Los Angeles, Ca 90061..............(310) 322-1830 

McCORMICK MORTUARY 

635 S. Prarie Ave 


MOTELS/HOTELS 

AMERICAN INN SUTES 

11025 S. Prarie 


BEST WESTERN AIRPORT PARK HOTEL 



BEST WESTERN SUITES HOTEL 

5005 W Century Blvd 

Los Angeles, Ca 90045...............(310) 677-7378 

CROWN PLAZA LAX 

5985 W. Century Blvd. 

Los Angeles, CA 90045….........…(310)258-1334 

DOUBLETREE BY HILTON 

6161 W Centinela 

Culver City, Ca 90230.................(310) 348-4508 

DOUBLETREE LAX-EL SEGUNDO 

1985 E Grand Ave 

El Segundo, Ca 90245................(310) 955-1122 

DREAM INN 

3201 W. Imperial Highway 


FOURPOINTS BY SHERATON 

9750 Airport Blvd 

Los Angeles, Ca 90045...............(310) 649-7005 

HOLIDAY INN LAX 

9901 s. La Cienega Blvd. 

Los Angeles, Ca 90045.………...(310) 981-2333 

LA QUINTA INN & SUITES INGLEWOOD 

3945 W. Imperial Hwy 


WESTIN LOS ANGELES AIRPORT 


Los Angeles, Ca 90045..............(310) 417-4531 

ORGANIZATIONS 

RELAY FOR LIFE / AMERICAN CANCER SO- 

CIETY 

5731 W. Slauson 

Los Angeles, Ca 90043..............(310) 348-0356 

PUBLISHING 

ETNB COMMUNICATIONS 

PO Box 561091 

Los Angeles, Ca 90056..............(213) 915-7014 

INGLEWOOD TODAY 

9111 S. La Cienega Blvd 

Los Angeles, Ca 90045..............(310) 670-9600 

SOUTH BAY DAILY BREEZE 

5215 Torrance Blvd 

Torrance, Ca 90503....................(310) 540-5511 

PRINTING & GRAPHICS 

BLUEWATER PRINT 

821 W. Arbor Vitae St. 

Inglewood, Ca 90290…………...(310) 663-7497 

CHAFEIT GRAPHGICS 

4215 W. Century Blvd. 

Inglewood, Ca 90305….………..(310) 674-0664 

DAVIS BLUEPRINT CO 

3205 N. Main St. 

Los Angeles, Ca 90031..............(323) 225-4706 

MINA PRINTING 

428 West Arbor Vitae St. 

Inglewood, Ca 90301……......…..(310)677-5501 

REAL ESTATE 

BOARDWALK PROPERTIES 

137 N. Larchmont Blvd. 

Los Angeles, Ca 90004….......…(213) 479-2373 

CHARLES GARDNER REALTY 

23538 Rapid Brook Rd 

Diamond Bar Ca 91765............ (213) 716-0225 

INGLEWOOD BOARD OF REALTORS 

718 E. Manchester Blvd. Suite H. 

Inglewood, Ca 90301…...…....…(310) 671-3650 

JACKIE HARRIS 

2471 Glyndon Ave 

Venice, Ca 90291.......................(310) 990-5364 

MARTY BOGORATT 

614 Venezia Ave. 

Venice, Ca 90291……............…(818) 262-3554 

OLIVIA PATTERSON-RYANS 

6139 Wooster 

Los Angeles Ca 90056...........…(310) 946-5454 

RENTALS-EQUIPMENT 

GLADIATOR ENTERTAINMENT. TRAILERS 

309 E. Hillcrest Blvd. 

Inglewood, Ca 90303……....……(888) 792-5106 

HERC RENTALS INC. 

224422 S. Alameda St. 

Carson, Ca 90810………........….(310) 233-5000 

QUALITY EQUIPMENT RENTAL 



UNITED RENTALS 

301 N. Prarie Ave #404A 


RETAIL 

COSTCO WHOLESALE 



VILLAGE AT CENTURY 

3561 Century Blvd 


RESTAURANTS/FOOD 

BENNY’S TACOS 

7101 W. Manchester Ave. 

Los Angeles, Ca...........................(310) 670-8226 

CHILLI’S 


Inglewood, Ca.............................(310) 674-2505 

DULANS SOUL FOOD KITCHEN 




PROUD BIRD RESTAURANT 

11022 Aviation Blvd 

Los Angeles, Ca 90045...............(310) 670-3093 

RED LOBSTER 



THE SERVING SPOON 



SECURITY SERVICES 

ATLAS PROTECTION SOLUTIONS 

8950 W. Olympic Blvd. 

Beverly Hills, Ca 90211………….(310) 925-0740 

SECURITY TRAINING PLACEMENT 

2222 W. Manchester Blvd Ste D 


SCHOOLS 

ARGOSY UNIVERSITY 

5230 Pacific Concourse Drive Suite 200. 

Los Angeles, Ca 90045...............(310) 531-9660 

CHILDREN OF PROMISE PREPARATORY 

ACADEMY 

3130 W. 111TH Pl. 

Inglewood, Ca 90303…..……….(310) 901-3648 

EL CAMINO COLLEGE 

16007 Crenshaw Blvd 

Torrance, Ca 90506....................(213) 660-3593 

EZ WILL DRIVING SCHOOL 

3329 W. MANCHESTER Blvd 


ANIMO CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL 



INGLEWOOD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTR 

401 S. Inglewood Ave 


PEAK TRAINING INSTITUTE 

4859 W. Slauson 

Los Angeles, Ca 90056..............(310) 643-4778 

SAINT MARY’S ACADEMY 

701 Grace Ave 


WILDER’S ACADEMY 



SPORTS 

LOS ANGELES LAKERS 

555 N. Nash St 

El Segundo, Ca 90245...............(310) 426-6000 

TAXI CAB 

YELLOW CAB 

2129 W. Rosecrans Ave 

Gardena, Ca 90249....................(310) 710-7477 

TELECOMMUNICATIONS 

AT&T 

1150 S. Olive St 

Los Angeles, Ca 90017..............(866) 921-6959 

TRANSPORTATION 

ACTION FREIGHT INTERNATIONAL 

16403 Ishida Ave 

Carson, Ca 90746......................(310) 670-5190 

AIR ONE LOGISTICS 

909 W. Spruce 


ALLIANCE INTERNATIONAL 

6615 E. Pacific Coast Hwy 

Long Beach, Ca 90803...............(562) 240-2222 

AO FREIGHT CORPORATION 

419 N. Oak St 


ASSOCIATED GLOBAL SYSTEM 

200 E. Stanley St 

Compton, Ca 90220...................(310) 215-8150 

BARTHCO INTERNATIONAL, INC./OHL 

2255 E. 120TH St 

Los Angeles, Ca 90059..............(310) 568-9200 

BLUEBIRD EXPRESS 

704 S. Hindry 


CLARE LOGISTICS USA, INC. 

1039 W. Hillcrest 


CONCORD EXPRESS INC. 

1031 Manchester Blvd 


DYNASTY SHIPPING 

643 Hindry 


E FREIGHT LOGISTICS, LLC 

5343 W Imperial Hwy #200 

Los Angeles, Ca 90045………...(310) 912-0744 

EMO-TRANS L.A., INC. 

5220 W. 102ND St 

Los Angeles, Ca 90045……........310) 641-8684 

ETC INTERNATIONAL FREIGHT 

21039 S. Figueroa 

Carson, Ca 90745......................(310) 632-2555 

FORWARDERS INTERNATIONAL 



GALCO INTERNATIONAL 

PO Box 5342 

Beverly Hills, Ca 90209..............(310) 275-2646 



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GLOBAL CONCEPTS SHIPPING 



HDS FREIGHT SERVICES 

9670 S La Cienega Blvd 


ICS CUSTOMS SERVICES INC. 

220 W. Ivy 


IJS GLOBAL 

2805 El Segundo 

Hawthorne, Ca 90250................(323) 242-9600 

JS INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING CORP 

960 Knox St 

Torrance, Ca 90502....................(310) 330-7033 

KINTETSU WORLD EXPRESS 

711 Glasgow 


LAMPRECHT TRANSPORT 


Los Angeles, Ca 90045..............(310) 645-4736 

LEGEND EXPRESS 

1506 S. Paloma St 

Los Angeles, Ca 90021..............(213) 747-5705 

MIDNIGHT EXPRESS INTERNATIONAL 

8801 Bellanca Ave 

Los Angeles, Ca 90045..............(310) 330-2300 

MW TRANSPORT 

10620 La Cienega Blvd 


PERIMETER GLOBAL LOGISTICS 

5341 W. 104TH St 

Los Angeles, Ca 90045..............(310) 861-2404 

ROLAND INTERNATIONAL FREIGHT 


Los Angeles, Ca 90045..............(310) 337-1775 

SEALINK INTERNTIONAL INC. 

1500 Rosecrans Ave. Suite 500 

Manhattan Beach, Ca 90266..…(562).437-8877 

SDV (USA) 

19630 Pacific Gateway Dr 

Torrance, Ca 90502....................(310) 695-2612 

YUSEN AIR & SEA SERVICE 

19001 Harborgate Wy 

Torrance, Ca 90501...................(310) 844-7532 

TRIUMPH LINK (USA), INC. 

19803 Hamilton Ave 

Torrance, Ca 90502....................(310) 516-7822 

UNITRANS INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS 

709 Hindry Ave 


TRAVEL 

ARBOR TRAVEL ASSOCIATES INC. 

PO Box 452923 

Los Angeles, Ca 90045..............(310) 419-0235 

NETWORK – ONE TRAVEL 

3500 W. Manchester Blvd. 

Inglewood, CA 90305…..……..(310) 367-0202 

UTILITIES 

GOLDEN STATE WATER COMPANY 

1600 W. Redondo Beach Blvd 

Gardena, Ca 90247....................(310)767-8200 

SO. CALIFORNIA EDISON CO. 

505 Maple Ave 

Torrance, Ca 90503...................(310) 783-9341 

Independent 

Building-focused 

& Value-driven 

Project Management Collaborative 

Owners Representative & Construction Management 

17547 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 308 Encino, CA 91316 

t (818) 947-0818 | f (818) 947-0826 www.pmc-emm.com 




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CITY INFORMATION 

www.cityofinglewood.org 

To Report A Fire...............................................911 

Medical Emergency –Paramedics..................911 

Police Emergency..............................................911 

AMBULANCE-CALL PRIVATE 

AMBULANCE SERVICE 

FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS 

Refuse Service……......……..…....310/412-5333 

Water Service…………….....….....310/412-5310 

Employment Information…….….310/412-5460 

Housing –Section 8…………........310/412-5221 

Senior Citizens Assistance…..........310/412-5338 

CITY ADMINISTRATION 

MAYOR 

James T. Butts, Jr…..........................310/412-5300 

COUNCILMEMBERS 

Dist. 1 George Dotson…................310/412-8602 

Dist. 2 Alex Padilla……..….......…310/412-8601 

Dist. 3 Eloy Morsales ….................310/412-8603 

Dist. 4 Ralph Franklin….........…...310/412-8605 

Animal Control...........….......….....310/523-9566 

Building Permits..........…………..310/412-5294 

Business Licsence...........….............310/412-5500 

City Attorney.........……….............310/412-5372 

City Clerk.......…………….............310/412-5280 

City Council.......…………..…......310/412-5320 

City Treasurer............…………......310/412-5642 

Office of the City Manager 

310/412-5301 

Aircraft Noise Franklin…...........…310/412-8605 

ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY 

DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 

Planning………...........…………..310/412-5230 

Code Enforcement…….................310/412-5590 

Successor Agency……..........….....310/412-5320 

Housing …………...................…..310/412-5221 

DOG LICENSES……......……..…310/412-5280 

EDWARD VINCENT PARK 

700 Warren Lane, Ing….................310/412-5370 

Administration…….............……..310/412-5333 

Construction Inspection...….…....310/412-5333 

Engineering Division……….....…310/412-5333 

Parking Meter Information……...310/412-5333 

Permits…………………................310/412-5333 

Sign & Street Painting….......…….310/412-5340 

Signal Failure…….....……….....…310/412-5340 

Signals & Street Lights.......…........310/412-5340 

Traffic Engineering........…….........310/412-5333 

FINANCE DEPARTMENT 

Accounting………...……………..310/412-5365 

Administration & Information.....310/412-5257 

Purchasing…………………….…310/412-5266 

Revenues & Business Taxes….......310/412-5500 

Budget & Treasury……………….310/412-5100 

Water & Refuse Billing………......310/412-5310 

FIRE DEPARTMENT 

All Emergencies................................................911 

Fire Prevention...............................323/890-4130 

Fire Station #170 

10701 S. Crenshaw Blvd................310/419-2198 


141 W. Regent St.............................310/419-2160 


9001 S. Crenshaw Blvd...................310/419-2190 

HEALTH DEPARTMENT 

123 W. Manchester Blvd.................310/419-5325 

HOUSING AUTHORITY..............310/412-5221 

LIBRARY 

Main 101 W. Manchester Blvd. 

Inglewood, CA 90301 

Information......................................310/412-5380 

Office Administration.....................310/412-5397 

Other Branch libraries 

Crenshaw-Imperial Branch 

11141 Crenshaw blvd., Ing. CA 90303 

...........................................................310/412-5403 

MARRIAGE LICENSE 

Norwalk............................................562/462-2137 

COMMUNITY DEPARTMENT SVCS 

...........................................................310/412-5483 

Graffiti Abatement..........................310/412-8739 

Parking Code Enforcement...........310/412-8731 

Property Maintenance....................310/412-5590 

Job Hotline.......................................310/412-8888 

POLICE DEPARTMENT 

All Emergencies.................................................911 

Business Calls 

Administration.................................310/412-5200 

Community Affairs..........................310/412-5530 

Detective Section..............................310/412-5240 

Police Front Desk.............................310/412-5210 

Jail......................................................310/412-5325 

Narcotics...........................................310/412-5528 

Parking Enforcement.......................310/412-8731 

Records & Identification..................310/412-5215 

Recruitment............................1-866-4-IPD-JOBS 

Traffic Information..........................310/412-5207 

FOR SERVICE NOT LISTED ABOVE 

CALL DAY OR NIGHT...................310/412-5210 

FOR SPEECH & HEARING 

IMPAIRED TTY ONLY 

............................................................310/677-2125 

Non Emergency Police Business 

............................................................310/412-8771 

PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES 

Solid Waste........................................310/412-5333 

City Service Center..........................310/412-5340 

Curb & Gutter Repair.......................310/412-5340 

Refuse Billing....................................310/412-5500 

Refuse Collection- Billing Inquiry 

............................................................310/412-5310 

For Special Picks-Ups....................(800) 299-4898 

Sewer Maintenance..........................310/412-5340 

Storm Drain Maintenance..............310/412-5340 

Street Sealing Information..............310/412-5340 

Street Sweeping.................................310/412-5340 

Streets & Sidewalks..........................310/412-5340 

PARKS, RECREATION AND 

COMMUNITY SERVICES 

Administration.................................310/412-8750 

Vincent Park.....................................310/412-5370 

700 Warren Lane, Ing., CA 90302 

Darby Park........................................310/412-5391 

3400 W. Arbor Vitae. Ing., CA 90302 

Rogers Park.......................................310/412-5504 

400 W. Beach Ave., Ing., CA 90302 

Siminski Park...................................310/412-5455 

9717 InglewooD Ave. Ing., CA 90302 

Swimming Pool- Summer Only.....310/412-5452 

Tennis Reservations.........................310/412-5370 

Cultural..............................................310/412-8700 

Park Maintenance.............................310/412-5228 

Trees and Park Maintenance............310/412-5483 

Rec. Office..........................................310/412-5483 

Playhouse...........................................310/412-5451 

Pre-School Program.........................310/412-5504 

Senior Citizens Center 

330 Warren Lane, Ing......................310/412-5338 

Sports Program.................................310/412-5370 

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 

Hotline for Service Request 24/7...310/412-5000 

PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT 

...........................................................310/412-5460 

SUCCESSOR AGENCY...................310/412-5230 


REFUSE COLLECTION 

Consolidated Disposal Services..(800)299-4894 

Community Services.......................310/412-5508 

SCHOOL - PUBLIC 

Inglewood Unified School District 

...........................................................310/412-2500 

SENIOR CITIZENS ASSISTANCE 

330 Warren Lane, Ing., CA 90301 

...........................................................310/412-5338 

SIGN & STREET PAINTING.........310/412-5333 

SIGNAL FAILURE..........................310/412-5333 

STREETS & SIDEWALKS..............310/412-5340 

TREE MAINTENANCE & TRIMMING 

...........................................................310/412-5483 

VOTER INFORMATION..............310/412-5280 

WATER SERVICE 

Customer Service............................310/412-5310 

Establishing New Services...............310/412-5310 

WATER QUALITY..........................310/412-5472 

WEED & DEBRIS ABATEMENT 

...........................................................310/412-5590 

ZONING...........................................310/412-5230 

FOR OFFICES OR SERVICES 

NOT LISTED CALL 

...........................................................310/412-5111 

YOUTH TENNIS LEAGUE 

The City of Inglewood Parks, Recreation and 

Community Services Department offer a Youth 

Tennis League. The creation of the Inglewood 

Youth Tennis League is designed to feature 

competition for youth ages 8 through 18 at Ash 

wood, Rogers, Darby, Vincent and North Parks. 

This year-round program provides an atmosphere 

in which youngsters gain valuable experience 

and knowledge in tennis sportsmanship. 

The program features league play and provides 

instruction with emphasis on sportsmanship. 

Registration is continuous throughout the year. 

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES 

FOR INGLEWOOD YOUTH 

The Inglewood Youth Action Plan serves as a 

guide to positive actions by youth. For more information 

about volunteer opportunities, please 

call (310) 412-5508 

FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM 

The Family Support Program offers counseling 

and referrals to families who may be experiencing 

difficulties with housing, food, language, 

children, school and other problems Information 

may be obtained by calling (310) 412-5508 

VOLUNTEER PROGRAM 

The Department offers a variety of volunteer 

opportunities for individuals or groups 14 or 

over to share their time and talents, gaining 

valuable experiences, obtaining new skills or enhancing 

old ones, while participating in various 

recreation and community service programs. 

Volunteers can work from 3 to 40 hours per 

week. Regular assignments range from phoning 

homebound seniors, tutoring, mentoring and 

teaching arts and crafts, producing promotional 

materials, coordinating activities and coaching 

youth sports such as soccer, football, baseball 

and tennis, to name a few. In addition, special 

volunteer positions can be created for persons 

with special skills and interests. Training, recognition 

and special activities are reserved for 

volunteers who are scheduled on a regular basis. 

SENIOR CITIZENS 

MULTI-PURPOSE CENTER 

The Inglewood Senior Center id=s for persons 

50 years of age and older who seek information 

and assistance for problems unique to senior 

citizens. A variety of supportive services are 

offered, such as classes, recreation, nutrition, 

transportation, care management , information 

and referral, support groups and home- delivered 

meals for the homebound. For more information, 

please call (310)412-5338 

I-LINE SHUTTLE 

Free transportation on the I-Line Shuttle is available 

throughout the downtown Inglewood area 

to retailers, bank s, hospitals, parks and other 

community service centers. The shuttle, an old 

fashioned trolley car, runs Monday through Friday 

from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., from Market 

St. to La Brea Avenue to Centinela and Century. 

Look for the I-Line Shuttle take you there. For 

more information, please call (310) 412-5338 or 

(310) 412-4378 for route information. 

DISCOUNT TAXIS 

A discount taxi service is available for seniors 

and persons with disabilities (certified). Coupon 

books worth $30 are sold at the Senior Center 

for $5. Books are sold from 4th through 10th 

of each month from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. For 

more information, please call (310)412-5338 

DISCOUNT MTA SENIOR AND 

DISABLED PERSONS’ BUS PASSES 

Monthly bus passes are available for $7 at the Senior 

Center for Inglewood residents (certified). 

Passes are issued from the 25th of the month 

from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. For more information, 

please call (310) 412-5338 

TRANSPORTATION 

The Senior Center provides door-to-door transportation 

in wheelchair lift-equipped vans for 

seniors and persons with disabilities (certified) 

who are residents of Inglewood, Hawthorne, 

and Lennox .Individual and group scheduling 

is available for medical, banking, shopping 

and other personal appointments within the 

three cities. Reservations may be made Monday 

through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. as early 

as two weeks in advance but preferably no later 

than three working days. Fare is $0.50 each way. 

Van passes for $5 per month are available for 

frequent rides. For more information, please call 

(310) 412-4378 or (310) 412-5338. 

PARKS, RECREATION AND 

COMMUNITY CENTERS 

Adobe Park 

7634 Muirfield Ave………...…….(310)649-6272 

Ashwood Park 

201 S. Ash Ave………………..….(310)412-5504 

Center Park 

3600 W. 111TH St……………….(310)412-5391 

Circle Park 

8300 Fifth Ave ….....………..……(310)412-5370 

Darby Park 

3400 Arbor Vitae………………...(310)412-5391 

Lockhaven Community Center 

11125 Doty Ave……………..…...(310)412-5391 

North Park 

Hargrave Avenue…….......………(310)412-5370 

Queen Park 

652 Queen St………………….....(310)412-5370 

Roger Park 

400 W. Beach Ave……....………..(310)412-5504 

Siminski Park 

9717 Inglewood Ave…......………(310)412-5455 

Veterans’ Memorial Building 

330 Warren Lane………….......…(310)412-5412 

Vincent Park 

700 Warren Lane………..……….(310)412-5370 

Senior Citizens’ Center 

330 Warren Lane…………..…….(310)412-5338 

SKATE PARKS 

Inglewood has three thriving skate parks at the 

following locations: 

Darby Park, 3400 W. Arbor Vitae 

Roger Park, 400 W. Beach 

Vincent Park, 700 Warren Lane 

The facilities range in size from 5,000 to 7,000 

square feet, and are equipped with ramps, fin 

boxes, grind rails, benches, wedges and quarter 

pipes. The skate parks are open from dawn 

to dusk. Skates are required to wear safety gear 

including a helmet with a fastened chinstrap, elbow 

pads and kneepads. Children age 14 years 

and younger must be supervised by an adult. 



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AAA, p.31 

Allied Universal, Inside Cover 

Benny’s Tacos, p. 22 

Billy Campbell Insurance, p. 32 

Bowlero Bowling, p. 23 

CBRE, p. 17 

Charles Gardner Realty, p. 15 

Cal State Dominguez, p. 18 

Inglewood Business Assoc, p. 4 

Kinecta Credit Union, p. 37 

LA Ports of Call, p. 30 

Lavender Blue Lounge, p. 42 

Marty Bogoratt, p. 17 

Mina Printing, p. 33 

PUBLISHER 

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ADVERTISERS INDEX 

Olivia Patterson-Ryans, p. 3, 

US Bank, p. 24, 39 

IBA/IBM SUPPORT 

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People Ready, p. 18 

Project Mngmnt Collaborative, p. 38 

Quality Equipment Rentals, p. 19 

Southwest Escrow, p. 15 

UCLA Health, p. 20 

ADVERTISING 

IBA/IBM/VI 

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(818) 262-3554 

inglewoodba@gmail.com 

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