VOLUME 39, NO. 2 THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF

Special Events - SAVE THE DATES!

Members & Public Invited! Making Business ConnectionsRSVP to 310-377-8111 or office@palosverdeschamber.com

Business Referral Breakfast MixersBreakfast Mixers 7:15am-9am on the first Wednesday of the month.

$15/in advance or $18 at the door. Includes Full Breakfast

March 15: LEXSERVICE, Harbor City

March 8: PV Young Professionals Networking Social Palos Verdes Art Center, RHE 6pm - 8pm Cost: $10 PVP Chamber Members /$15 Non-members; includes appetizers & art exhibit. Cash Bar.February 28: Lunch & Learn Speaker: Raphael Capiro, Truth Fitness & Health “Getting Fit on a Tight Schedule”April: Legislative LuncheonMay 10: Medal of Valor Awards Luncheon, Torrance Marriott, 11:30am – 1:30pm

March 7 : Salvation Army at Crestmont College, RPV Speaker: Major Brian Saunders, “The Salvation Army: Rolling Up Our Sleeves to Help the Community.”

1956 2012

Networking Mixers Bring Business Together on The Hill

UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS

Chairman’s Circle

The Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, producer of the upcoming Palos

Verdes Street Fair & Music Festival, scheduled for June 9th and 10th in Rolling Hills Estates, is thrilled to announce that Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance has once again chosen to be the Presenting Sponsor of the 25th Anniversary event. “Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance has been proudly presenting the Palos Verdes Street Fair and Music Festival for the last five years. Their continued and generous support of the Fair is a major factor in allowing us to produce a quality and family-friendly event for our community,” says Eileen Hupp, President/CEO of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce. “Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance is committed to supporting the communities that we serve,” says Deborah Fehn, Director of Business Development. More than $20 million in charitable services is contributed throughout the community

annually, impacting thousands of people. This contribution is delivered in the form of free care, immunizations, health education and other outreach services in the greater South Bay area. The annual Palos Verdes Street Fair & Music Festival, celebrating its 25th year, brings community spirit and family fun to the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Thanks to Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance’s support, this year will be no different. Attracting over 40,000 visitors from the entire Los Angeles area, the fair features live music, an international food court, huge carnival, the Top Dogs Dog Show and 200+ premier arts and crafts booths. New in 2012, the Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce and the Street Fair committee will be unveiling a Community Plaza, featuring local bands, local food and beverages and local talent. For the latest updates, visit www.pvstreetfair.com.

For sponsorship information, vendor applications and much more, please visit www.pvstreetfair.com or call the Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce at 310-377-8111.

PROVIDENCE LITTLE COMPANY OF MARY MEDICAL CENTER TORRANCE TO SUPPORT 25th ANNUAL PALOS VERDES STREET FAIR & MUSIC FESTIVAL

Business Referral Evening MixersEvening Mixers 5:30pm-7:30pm on the third Thursday of the month.

$10/members, $15/guests. Includes Food, Cash Bar, Prizes

Members of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce pose for photos with the staff of the Norris Center for the Performing Arts during the grand opening ceremonies for the Norris Center for Performing Arts Education Building on January 28, 2012. The new 7000 square foot building is the former Washington Mutual Bank, but has been completely remodeled to include dance studios, voice rooms and a green room. “I’m just so happy that we now have a permanent, dedicated home for our education department,” Norris Executive Director Jim Gruessing said. The celebration included a performance by the cast of Seussical: The Musical.

Bristol Farms unveiled its newly remodelled store with an official ribbon cutting in January. Originally opening its doors on the Hill in 1982, Bristol Farms’ upgraded facility features over 4,500 new organic, natural, local, and gluten free products, combined with more specials and more everyday values on key brands throughout the store. They’ve added more shelves, more items, more variety, and more value to the extraordinary products and unique Bristol style customer service. In addition to the center store remodel, their brand new café includes a new coffee kiosk and a crisp modern look. Stop by to see what the excitement’s all about!

The Palos Verdes Young Professionals were treated to a lovely evening by the family owned and operated Luna Rossa Ristorante, who hosted their February networking mixer. Guests were able to sample chianti, calamari, pizza and bruschetta as they filled the bar for networking, socializing and a fun raffle. Pictured above are (L-R) Valentina Molli, Event Coordinator and owner of Luna Rossa; Charles Eldred, 2011 PVPCC King of the Hill; and Melissa Griswold, Co-chair of PVYP. Don’t forget to visit Luna Rossa in the Promenade on the Peninsula for a wonderful Italian meal!

Lisa’s Bon Appetit in Torrance hosted our February Breakfast Mixer in style! In their banquet room and cafe, Lisa’s treated the Chamber to a tasty breakfast in a lovely atmosphere. The speaker for the day was Deputy Tammi Bouse from the LA County Sheriffs Department, who spoke about local crime issues with a sense of humour that kept us laughing. Pictured above are (left-right) Eileen Hupp, President/CEO of the PVPCC, speaker Deputy Tammi Bouse; Allen Bond, Bank of America Home Loans; and Susanne Alexander, owner of Lisa’s Bon Appetit. Be sure to stop by Lisa’s Bon Appetit for all of your eat-in, take-out and catering needs!

Norris Center for the Performing ArtsOpens New Education Building

PV Young Professionals Mix It UpAt Luna Rossa In RHE

Bristol Farms Remodels Original Store in RHE

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PALOS VERDES PENINSULA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FEBRUARY 2012

ANNIVERSARIESCompanyDaily BreezeBurkley & Brandlin LLPPoint Vicente Animal HospitalBoys & Girls Club of the Los Angeles HarborThe UPS StoreCalifornia Pizza KitchenLexservicePaul A. Ginsburg, Attorney At LawSouth Bay Hearing US BankWaddell & ReedBark Busters of South BayIntegrated Benefits ConsultantsBright Star of the Los Angeles South Bay

RepresentativeDeena Knight

Walter R. Burkley, Jr.Cassie Jones, DVM, ABVP

Derald SidlerArtin Ohannesian

Tina ThimanStephen Haddad

Paul GinsburgDr. Sunni McBrideJeanne Santelle

Todd SterlingSue Doyle

Kat Meredith

Margaret Theeuwes

CategoryPublications

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Non-ProfitMailing Services

RestaurantsAuto Svc & Repair

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BanksFinancial Advisors

Dog TrainingInsurance

Home Health Svcs

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San PedroRHE

TorranceHarbor City

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERSOcean Front Urgent Care Mostafa Rahimi M.D.(310) 544-2121 Rancho Palos Verdeswww.oceanfronturgentcare.com Urgent Care

Peninsula Beauty Center Judith Seo(310) 265-0123 Rolling Hills Estates Beauty Supplies

South Bay Concierge Therapy Dennis Kang(424) 272-7228 Rolling Hills Estateswww.southbayconciergetherapy.com Physical & Occupational Therapy

The String Connection Cordi Koya(310) 377-0803 Rolling Hills Estateswww.stringsconnection.com Music Instruction & InstrumentsToshiba Ethan Hill(310) 667-4161 Rolling Hills Estateswww.copiers.toshiba.com/tbs CopiersWhat’s Up For Kids / Today’s Innovative Women Cathy Alessandra(310) 544-1042 Palos Verdes Peninsulawww.whatsupforkids.com MagazinePVPCC OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS

Chairman of the BoardMarilyn Lyon

South Bay Environmental Services CenterChairman-ElectGeorge Walker

Vistage, Walker Executive CoachingTreasurer

David AdishianNantucket Crossing

Past-Chairman of the BoardKathy Gould

Palos Verdes Library DistrictVice-Chair, Membership

Allen BondBank of America Home Loans

Vice-Chair, Economic Development & Community Affairs

Elizabeth GriggsPromenade on the Peninsula

Vice-Chair, Business AdvocacyKelly Curtis-IntagliataMarymount College

DIRECTORS

Randy Bowers, Malaga BankGerry Carrese, Coldwell Banker

Steven Coy, CL!X Portrait Studios, RHEJackie Crowley, RE/MAX Palos Verdes

Deborah Fehn, Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance

Melissa Griswold, Griswold & Griswold Insurance Agency Terri Haack, Terranea Resort

Steven Kovary, Steven A. Kovary, CPASherry Kramer, Continental Development CorporationPang Mueller, Tesoro Refining and Marketing Company

Shawn Nejad, Rancho Palos Verdes FlowersSharon Ryan, An Uncommmon Journey

Andrea Sala, California State University at Dominguez HillsTeresa Scott, HQ, a member of the Regus Group

CHAMBER STAFFEileen Hupp, President/CEO

Debby Morgan, Events and Marketing DirectorPatti Myhre, Business and Project Manager/ControllerColleen Cotter, Membership Development CoordinatorTracy Ferrara, Internet Marketing and Communications

Peninsula Business JournalPalos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce310-377-8111 / www.palosverdeschamber.com

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The Peninsula Business Journal is the official publication of, and is published monthly by, the Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce and Visitors’ Center (PVPCC). Its current circulation is 24,000. The PVPCC, a 501(c)6 non-profit organization, is located at 707 Silver Spur Road, Suite 100, RHE, CA 90274. All correspondence and address changes should be sent to this address. The Peninsula Business Journal is published as a service to the Palos Verdes Peninsula and surrounding communities. Considerable effort is made to ensure the accuracy and the reliability of the information published herein, however the PVPCC cannot guarantee its accuracy, nor does it assume any liability for the use of any information published. Official positions of the PVPCC are taken only by vote of record of the Board of Directors, and are clearly referenced as such in the Journal. Members receive a copy of the Peninsula News containing the Peninsula Business Journal published on the fourth Thursday of the month.

David AdishianTreasurerDavid and his wife Judith own Nantucket Crossing and Nantucket Press in RHE. David was previously involved in senior management positions with

publicly listed industrial corporations. They have lived on the Peninsula for over 32 years.

Allen BondVice Chair, MembershipAllen is the Retail Sales Manager for Bank of America Home Loans in PVP. Allen resides on the Peninsula with his family and is an active member of The PVP Rotary Club and

the PVP Board of Realtors.

Randy BowersPresident and CEO of Malaga Bank, Randy has over 30 years experience in the banking industry, and has worked in the South Bay communities for the past 15 years. He is a Past Chair of the Board.

Gerry CarreseGerry is a Commercial Real Estate Broker with Coldwell Banker Commercial NRT in RHE. She specializes in the Palos Verdes and South Bay area office, retail and medical markets.

Steve CoySteve and his wife Janice are the owners of CL!X Portrait Studios, in Rolling Hills Estates. Prior to moving from the Midwest to Rancho Palos Verdes in 2003, Steve spent 30+ years in senior finance positions in the high

tech and distribution industries. Steve and Janice are the parents of two teenage children.

Jackie CrowleyJackie is a full- time professional Realtor, Vice President and Broker for RE/MAX Palos Verdes. She chairs the Chamber’s Ambassadors, is a former Chamber Chair of the Board, serves on the boards of the

Norris Theatre, Crippled Children’s Guild and PVP Association of Realtors, and is past president of the Peninsula Symphony Board.

Kelly Curtis IntagliataVice Chair, Business AdvocacyKelly Curtis Intagliata is the Director of Communications for Marymount College. She has lived in RPV for more than ten years

with her family. With a background in Journalism/Public Relations and Health Care Administration, Kelly spent the first half of her career working for non-profit hospitals and public relations agencies.

Deborah FehnA lifetime resident of PV, Deborah is the Director of Business Development at Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance. She’s been in health care business

development for over 20 years. Deborah brings a great deal of chamber board experience as she also serves in the Redondo Beach and Torrance areas.

Kathy GouldPast Chairman of the BoardKathy is the Director of the Palos Verdes Library District, which provides public library services for the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Prior to joining PVLD

in 2004, Kathy spent nearly 20 years in management and executive positions in the manufacturing and mining industries. She is active in professional associations.

Elizabeth GriggsVice Chair, Economic Dev. & Community AffairsElizabeth, SCMD, a 25-year veteran of the shopping center industry, is the General Manager of the Promenade on the Peninsula.

Active in civic organizations, she resides with her family in Manhattan Beach

Melissa GriswoldMelissa is the Business Development Director for Griswold & Griswold Insurance Agency. She is currently serving as chair of Palos Verdes Young Professionals and enjoys

being an active member of the community. Melissa lives in San Pedro with her husband, Steven.

Terri HaackTerri is the Executive Vice President and Managing Director of Terranea Resort in RPV. Her background spans nearly 30 years in resort operations and development. Terri is active

in several state and national associations and committees.

Eileen Hupp Eileen is President/CEO of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce and has extensive experience leading both businesses and non-profit organizations. Her expertise includes strategic

and financial planning, sales and revenue growth, marketing and public relations. A committed and active community volunteer, Eileen and her family have been Peninsula residents for 27 years.

Steven A. Kovary, CPA, MBAPracticing public accounting since 1973, Steve’s expertise includes individual and small business taxation, expert witness work, auditing and fiduciary work. He is a member of the California

Society of Certified Public Accountants.

Sherry KramerSherry has been the Community Affairs Director for Continental Development Corporation since 2006. She is involved with community outreach and support throughout the South Bay

and serves on various chamber and non-profit boards and committees. She is active in local education and youth organizations.

Marilyn LyonChairman of the BoardMarilyn is the Program Manager of the South Bay Environmental Services Center, which provides information, education and facilitation of implementation projects

regarding water and energy savings for the South Bay. Marilyn is a former Mayor and Council member of RPV.

Pang MuellerPang Mueller is an Environmental Affairs Manager for Tesoro Refining and Marketing Company - Los Angeles Refinery. She has a Bachelor Degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of

Michigan. Pang and her family have resided in the city of RPV since 1984.

Shawn Nejad Shawn Nejad has been a local business owner since 1988. He is involved in several businesses, one of which is Rancho Palos Verdes Flowers. Shawn is married and has two children. As a resident of RPV, he is an

active member of the community and the PVP Rotary Club. Shawn is the chair of the chamber’s Special Events Committee.

Sharon RyanSharon is owner of An Uncommon Journey travel agency located in Malaga Cove Plaza in Palos Verdes Estates. She has been in the travel business since 1982 and has been an active community volunteer since

1975. She is a past Chair of the Board.

Andrea SalaAndrea is the Executive Director of the Peninsula Education Foundation. She served as the Associate Vice President of Development at California State University, Dominguez Hills and has lived on the Palos Verdes

Peninsula since 1971. Andrea has been active in Sandpipers, PTA, National Charity League and the Peninsula Committee Children’s Hospital.

Teresa ScottTeresa serves as General Manager for RHE business center, HQ Global Workplace (a member of The Regus Group, the world’s largest provider of workplace solutions). She is responsible for overseeing

all aspects of sales, marketing and operations. Teresa has more than ten years experience in the commercial real estate industry.

George WalkerChairman-ElectAn RPV resident since 1981, George is a Vistage Small Business Group Chair, helping business owners and executives to grow their revenue through group and individual coaching. George

worked in the oil industry for 36 years and retired as a Vice President of Unocal. He is active in ProVisors and serves on the board of directors for the Cal Aggie Alumni Association [UC Davis].

Board Photos Courtesy of CL!X Portrait Studios

Meet the 2012 Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors