President's Message
As the President of the Chatsworth/Porter Ranch Chamber of Commerce my prime responsibility is to make certain that Chamber members are getting the most for their membership dues. I need to make sure that the business community has access to politicians and government entities that make the decisions that affect their businesses. I need to make sure that members have an opportunity to increase business by giving the members numerous opportunities to network. I also try to make sure we have as many events as possible that benefit various charities in the area. We try to make all our activities fun and entertaining.
I am asking for your help in improving the Chamber. I am sure you have ideas for new and different events and how to enhance our existing events. I would greatly appreciate feedback and suggestions on how to improve the Chamber. I have setup an email ?
suggestions@chatsworthchamber.com - directly for the express purpose of listening to what our members have to say.
Please remember that the success of a Chamber membership is directly related to the time and effort you put into that membership. Let us know how we can better serve you.
Welcome to Our Newest Members
The Board of Directors and Members of the Chatsworth/Porter Ranch Chamber of Commerce welcomes our newest members. We are proud to have you among us.
Hilton Woodland Hills
Jennifer Himes
6360 Canoga Avenue
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
818/595-1000 (phone) website:
www.woodlandhills.hilton.com
818/595-1090 (fax) email: burwc_@hilton.com
Hotel/Catering
Centrally located in the heart of the San Fernando Valley?s ever-growing business Mecca, the Hilton Woodland Hills is considered the ?Hidden Treasure? of the Valley. Whether visiting Southern California for business or pleasure, you will be delighted to discover the Hilton Woodland Hills is geared to indulge every guest. Ideally located near the Warner Center Business District, the Hilton Woodland Hills will exceed the expectations of you and your guests. Vacationers find the Hilton Woodland Hills conveniently located near many of the Southland?s finest tourist attractions, including the Getty Center, Universal Studios, Universal CityWalk, Magic Mountain and the Beaches of Malibu. Business executives are pleased to learn the Hilton Woodland Hills offers a wide array of services including complimentary cocktails and Hors D?oeuvres on our Towers level, complimentary access to LA Fitness, a 40,000 sq. ft. center offering state-of-the-art equipment, aerobic classes, as well as a heated outdoor pool and 13 lighted tennis courts. With 301 guestrooms, 22 suites and over 17,000 square feet of very versatile meeting space, the Hilton Woodland Hills provides an elegant setting for work or pleasure!
M Apparel
Larry Monasakanian
9621 Owensmouth Avenue
Chatsworth, CA 91311
818/341-7732 (phone)
818/885-1078 (fax) email:
mapparel@socal.rr.com
Manufacturing/Promotions
M Apparel is a company dedicated to providing a broad spectrum of apparel and promotional solutions. Our facility consists of manual and automated high quality commercial printing equipment. Our screen-printing and embroidery equipment allows us to provide precision registration and color processing. Out commitment to product quality has always allowed us to meet and exceed the demanding needs of our customer base.
Marwest Access Controls
Martial Mitam
9520 Owensmouth Avenue
Chatsworth, CA 91311
800/849-3998 (phone) website:
www.aaaremotes.com
818/725-7121 (fax) email:
info@aaaremotes.com
Entry Systems
Need gate, garage doors or openers for your business or gated community? Call us at Marwest Access Controls. We carry all brands, parts for gates, garage doors and openers. Open Monday through Sunday serving:
? Gate and garage door installers
? Gated facilities
? Real estate agents
? Property managers
? Developers
? Hardware stores
? Locksmiths
? ?and YOU!
Serving the community since 1993, member in good standing of the BBB, Dun & Bradstreet, IDA, NARPM and more.
Thank You Renewing Members for Your Continued Support
The strength of the Chatsworth/Porter Ranch Chamber of Commerce lies with our membership. Renewing members are our greatest resource. Your support of the Chamber and its programs benefits all businesses as well as our community.
Castle Carpet
Carpet Contractor
882-2224
Chaminade College Prep
Education
360-0615
Chatsworth Park Care Center
Convalescence/Health Care
882-3200
Country Deli
Restaurant
709-5612
ETI Corral 54
Equestrian/Social/Community Service
341-3355
Fluxone Entertainment
Webpage Design
882-4500
Hall & Foreman, Inc.
Civil Engineering
407-9407
Jude Montessori Pre-School
Education
349-6535
Le Cher Heating and Air Conditioning
General Contracting/Air Conditioning
344-4395
Les Sisters Southern Kitchen
Restaurant
998-0755
MacLean Orthodontics
Dental Care/Orthodontics
341-5150
Monarch Corporate Capital
International Trading
700-6996
North Valley Family YMCA
Activites Center
368-3231
Orly International
Cosmetics
998-1111
Radisson Hotel Chatsworth
Hotel/Banquets
7079-7054
San Carlo Italian Import & Deli
Restaurant
727-0890
Shepherd of the Hills
Church
831-9333
Tandem Mortgage
Mortgage Brokers
700-6373
Articles
Members Making News
Boeing Hosts Students for ?Science for Kids?
Canoga Park?s Science Expo 2003 hosted 1,300 students for three days in February. Schools participating came from Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. More than 100 employee volunteers, including engineers, shop technicians, admins, senior execs and retirees work and demonstrate dozens of exhibits designed to demonstrate physics basics. According to Debra Bergman, education relations focal at Boeing-Rocketdyne, ?Who knows? One day one of these kids may be wearing a Boeing badge, thanks to an interest in space that was sparked by coming here.? School selection is through a lottery process and 23 schools eagerly participated this year.
Come to the Mardi Gras!
The Chatsworth/Porter Ranch Chamber is presenting Mardi Gras Casino Night to benefit Haven Hills, For 26 years, Haven Hills has provided services and programs for over 80,000 women and children who were the victims of domestic violence in the San Fernando Valley.
This gala event will be Friday, June 27 at our new member Hilton Woodland Hills. Our elegant evening (7
m to 11
m) includes international dining and desserts, 23 gaming tables, opportunity drawings, and prizes. The night will be filled with ?winners?, as prize packages for stays in Las Vegas will be randomly given throughout the evening
Tickets are affordably priced at $50.00 per person.
There are also sponsorship opportunities that will get your business? name out in front of over 300 people from all over the Valley.
? Black Jack or Specialty Game + 2 tickets $200
? Roulette Wheel + 2 tickets $350
? Craps Table + 2 tickets $350
The five food courts are also available for sponsoring for as low as $350 each.
And, have you ever dreamt of having your own personal dealer when you were gaming? Well, for only $25.00 a dealer can wear your business? name on her/his shirt for the entire evening.
Check out the flyer in this issue?and give us a call (818/341-2428) to sign up. But act now?opportunities are rich, but limited.
So, brush off your lucky rabbit?s foot, your appetite and your sense of fun and excitement and plan to come to the Mardi Gras!
Sha-Boom Sha-Boom 2003 ?Happy Days? Business Expo
by Wendi Day, Bodywise International
Chair, Business Expo
Mark Wednesday, May 28th on your calendars for one of the Chamber?s funniest and best networking events ? the 3rd Annual Business Expo! It will be held at the Warner Center Marriott from 3:30pm to 7:30 pm.
We are excited that David Lopez, Tunes Entertainment, will be our MC and DJ for the Expo again this year. With the theme being ?Happy Days? you can bet there will be great music, good food, wonderful door prizes and lots of networking opportunities.
And, we hope the participating vendors will have fun with the theme. Decorate your table and yourself?poodle skirts, fuzzy dice, and ?DA? hairstyles will be the order of the day.
We have expanded the format this year to include all businesses ? home-based to large corporations. To be sure that all vendors have the chance to meet everyone that stops by, we will be having a ?Passport? again this year. All the businesses participating in the Expo will be listed in the passport and all the visitors must have a representative from each vendor sign their passport to be eligible for the grand prize drawing. We encourage the vendors to have drawings at their individual tables, as well. We are also offering sponsorship packages to give your business even more exposure prior to and during the event.
Jenny Gosselin, Jano Graphics, is enthusiastic about the event. ?This is better that a networking social, because we get to see what other businesses do, not just hear about it. It?s a far better way to put your name and business out there.?
Stephen Oliver, Chem-Dry Anytime, using the Expo, as a favorite marketing tool. ?I was able to demonstrate how some of our products work, which you cannot do at a mixer. I definitely increased my business and name recognition after participating in the past two Expos.?
So, don?t be left out this year, applications are already being accepted and spaces are filling up. Applications are attached in the newsletter and will be distributed throughout the next few months. Please call the Chamber office
(341-2428) with any questions you may have.
Be there or be square!
