Volume 3 Issue 6 November/December 2008 - Sunset Gower Studios

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HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE � Since 1921... Promoting and enhancing the business, cultural and civic well-being of the greater Hollywood community. MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Setting the standards for world-wide communication Your communication needs understood with results 877.246.8877 • www.wrightcolor.com ask for Sandy Benson 10 � hollywoodchamber.net PROJECT ANGEL FOOD ANNOUNCES NEW CEO Project Angel Food announced the appointment of Margaret Steele as Chief Executive Officer effective July 1, 2008. For the past five years, Margaret Steele has been the Director of Development & Communications for Project Angel Food, where she was responsible for successfully launching and managing the $8-million capital campaign for the agency’s first permanent home on Vine Street. In her current position, Steele has effectively renewed donation bases as well as developed many new important donors, cultivated new Board members, and built and reinforced new relationships throughout Los Angeles County on behalf of the agency. “Her work has crossed through all areas of the organization, and she has earned the respect of her colleagues at every level. Steel has become an effective leader among her staff and has the deep respect from our Board of Directors and Trustees,” said Don Fracchia, Chair, Board of Directors. Project Angel Food’s mission is to nourish the body and spirit of men, women and children affected by HIV/AIDS and other serious illnesses. Project Angel Food is the only daily meal delivery program in Los Angeles for men, women and children disabled by HIV/AIDS, cancer, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease and other serious illnesses. These free meals are delivered to clients’ homes throughout Los Angeles County by volunteers and staff. � Call (323)845-1800 � www.projectangelfood.org. LOT 613 EVENT VENUE REMODELS Lot 613, located at 613 Imperial Street, is a massive event and filming location that has over 5,000 square feet of stage with Sky Light Green rooms and 5,000 square feet of secured parking. Recent major renovations complement the many existing amenities at Lot 613, including a conference room and dressing/make up rooms, plenty of restrooms, a 2nd floor mezzanine, 3 phase power wireless DSL and an on site ATM. A versatile space perfect for upcoming holiday parties and events, Lot 613 is also ideal for filming, photo shoots, wrap parties as well as all types of special events, Lot 613 is available for holiday parties and events. As an added convenience to clients, Lot 613 staff has the capability of providing full staff and permits for virtually any event including bartenders, servers, ‘bussers’, security, management, DJs, and more. � Call (323)934-7777 � www.lot613.com. INTERNATIONAL DANCE ACADEMY HOLLYWOOD “You want to dance? You’ve found the place!” The one-stop facility for all styles of dance, IDA Hollywood is a new dance studio affiliate of Hollywood’s hub of entertainment and arts education, CAMPUS HOLLY- WOOD. Located at 6755 Hollywood Boulevard, the facility’s five dance studios are available for open classes, private rental for productions and individuals, and offers classes for both adults and children. IDA is well known to Hollywood celebrities as well, boasting the likes of as Britney Spears, Janet Jackson and Rihanna as clients. IDA Hollywood is beginning their “Intensive Academy Program” on November 3rd. The program, a six week program that includes 24 different classes, delivers a certificate of completion for attendees upon “graduation”. Early registration is recommended. � Call (323) 463-8865 � www.idahollywood.com.
� Creating a Strong Economy � Promoting Hollywood � Political & Legislative Action � Networking & Promoting Your Business � Assisting the Community HOLLYWOOD BUSINESS ADVOCATE MEMBER SPOTLIGHT LA ZOO The LA Zoo has announced Steve Ringel as the new Associate Director of Corporate Fundraising and Sponsorships. Ringel, who recently relocated to Los Angeles from Northern California, stated, “My mission is to make the Zoo hip! The LA Zoo is one of the calmest, coolest, undiscovered and totally green places in Los Angeles. Our ‘wonder-full’ animals can calm the most frazzled of nerves.” Amoung the new and exciting events planned at the Zoo will be “Party at the Zoo!”, a special night of dancing, cocktails, and fun featuring a dance party at the New Gorilla Habitat. The evening will feature celebrity DJ Peter Tork from the MONKEE’s, and musical icon Eric Burden (and band) from the The Animals who will entertain guests live from the “Party With the Animals” stage. Ringel added, “The Zoo is a perfect venue for special events, wrap parties and an excellent place to market your business. Contact me for a behind the scenes look and rediscover the ZOO!” Please contact Steven Ringel, Associate Director of Business Partners Program and Corporate Sponsorships Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association. � Call (323)644-4705 � www.lazoo.org. NIKE AND THE MONTALBAN THEATRE An innovative co-branding between Nike and the Montalban Theatre kicked off recently which included a launch for Nike Questo shoes. The line waiting for the opening went around the block, rivaling the lines seen for the Apple iPhone craze. Nike and The Montalban are hosting many events as part of the arrangement, including Cinema Tuesdays - a weekly installment series previewing and premiering first run films. The Nike ID Studio is also featured with Friday and Saturday appointments available for individuals who work directly with Nike Designers to make their own, one-of-a-kind Nike shoes! Nike @ The Montalban is open to the public Wednesday-Thursday 11:00AM to 9:00PM, Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. In addition to the public hours, Nike is also hosting a series of classes in art, poetry, music and photography. These classes, named “Make Something”, are being offered to schools from disadvantaged areas of Southern California and is in keeping with The Ricardo Montalbán Foundation vision. � Call (323)463-0089 CAFÉ LA BOHEME Café La Boheme will be serving a three course feast this Thanksgiving from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Enjoy Pacific oysters on the half shell, Asian pear salad, or Japanese pumpkin soup. Dine on Chef Christine Banta’s delectable maple-glazed free range turkey with “dad’s famous cornbread stuffing” (plus all the other traditional trimmings), or select the polenta crepes served with sautéed mushrooms, Japanese pumpkin, roasted corn faro pilaf , wilted Swiss chard and mushroom sauce. The perfect finish is your choice of apple tart with salty caramel ice cream, sorbet trio with autumn fruit salad, and – of course – the “must have” for all Thanksgiving meals – pumpkin pie with whipped cream. Fixed price is $48 for adults and $24 for children. Café La Bohme is located at 8400 Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood. � Call (323)848-2360 SANDELLA’S FLATBREAD CAFÉ! Complementing an already wildly popular selection of lunch & dinner wraps, Panini flatbreads and more, new Breakfast Panini creations have been introduced at Hollywood’s new Sandella’s Flatbread Café! Breakfast choices include the All American Omelet Panini, the South of the Border Panini, and the Western Omelet Panini. � Call (323)469-3035 � 7021 Hollywood Boulevard AIR ROYALE INTERNATIONAL INC. Air Royale International Inc., established in 1994, is the premier air charter services company headquartered in Beverly Hills, Calif., with additional offices in London, New York, Hong Kong and Dubai. With access to thousands of aircraft from twin-engine turboprops to light, medium and heavy jets, Air Royale’s brand serves as the ultimate 24hour concierge. It’s that personal, boutique service that impresses Air Royale’s clientele, with the likes of Paramount Pictures Corp., Universal Studios, DreamWorks Animation, NBC News, Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer Inc., Fortune 100 and 500 companies and heads of state. A CNN executive said, “If you added together promptness, professionalism, and competitive pricing—that’s Air Royale.” Air Royale plans itinerary details to keep its promise—customers’ needs and desires will be taken care of, including making arrangements for someone to bring their pets on board a private aircraft. Whether you want selections of fine wines, homemade gourmet meals, in-flight spa services, private ground transportation, private villa or bungalow stays, exclusive dinner reservations or theater tickets—that’s the Air Royale difference. Utilizing top certificated operators globally, Air Royale arranges safe, on-demand private air charter. Customers’ air safety is the first priority. Air Royale uses Wyvern Consulting Ltd., the first safety evaluations company that began performing on-site audits of air charter operators in 1991. Wayne J. Rizzi, president and CEO of Air Royale, sits on the Wyvern Customer Advisory Board, which is responsible for setting safety standards that far exceed Federal Aviation Administration’s minimum standards for air charter operators. � www.AirRoyale.com. hollywoodchamber.net � 11
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