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August 2006

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Pamela Corradi
Click Here		 United Chambers of Commerce in attendance at: L.A.'s Largest Mixer.
Watch Internet Video Interview with Pamela Corradi!

Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - Bigger than ever, L.A.'s Largest Mixer brought together Los Angeles area chambers of commerce, convention and visitors bureaus and business organizations to provide the ultimate networking experience. To watch video, Click Here.  If you would like more information on these services for your company or chamber Click Here.

United Chambers News Roundup

General Assembly Meeting Wednesday, August 9th
 Speakers: Marlene Canter (President of the LAUSD Board), Ray Cortines (Deputy Mayor) & Linda Johnson (Senator Runner's Office)
 Porter Valley Country Club @ 11:30am
click here for more info.
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Legislature Passes 2006-07 State Budget on Time
By: Assemblymember Fran Pavley
 On Tuesday night, June 27, the State Assembly and Senate passed a record $131 billion state budget. Compared to some prior budget sessions which have lasted well into the morning, on Tuesday night, this one passed before midnight, which was the earliest that a budget consensus has been reached. Click here for complete article.
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VEDC Celebrates 30 Years!!
30th Anniversary Gala - November 3, 2006
Join VEDC in celebrating 30 years of Entrepreneurial Spirit with friends and supporters of the business community.  We are looking forward to an evening gathering of the San Fernando Valley and City of Los Angeles finest leaders, as well as, numerous financial industry professionals.  Click here for complete details.
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Valley Artists Studio Tour (VAST)
October 14th and 15th 2006.  Calendar Release.
The 5th annual Valley Artists Studio Tour - VAST is sponsored by the San Fernando Valley Arts Council, a non-profit organization which presents this annual event to provide a quality arts experience for tour-goers and to benefit the art community.  For more information on this event click here.  See artist Alisa Gabrielle at work, click here.
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Having Trouble with Bad Checks?
The County DA's office can help!
Bad checks are bad for business and bad for the San Fernando Valley.  For more information on LA County DA Steve Cooley's Bad Check Restitution Program click here.  For a Bad Check Complaint form, click here. 
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California Department of Child Support Services
By: T. Maria Caudill, Assistant Director, Office of Communications & Public Affairs
Important changes are coming to California's child support program that will directly affect employers statewide.  Your chapter members and many of their employees will be affected.  Click here for complete article. Click here for employer's fact sheet.
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Committee Reports
Governmental Affairs: Report of Actions - subsequent to the meeting, both actions were referred to the General Assembly, in keeping with UCC's Bylaws that allows 3 chambers or 3 board members, the chair of the GAC or the chair of UCC to request further consideration of an action by the larger General Assembly group. For more information on the report of actions, click here.
 

United Chambers Meetings for August

August 9- General Assembly Meeting, 11:30am, Porter Valley Country Club

August 21- Governmental Affairs Committee Meeting, noon, BFG Boardroom of 5121 Van Nuys Blvd.

August 28- Board of Directors Meeting, 7:30am, BFG Boardroom of 5121 Van Nuys Blvd.

Valley Calendar - August
Click here for the rest of the year.  If you have any questions about these events, please call the chambers directly.  Their phone numbers can be found here. 
2nd, Wednesday 7:15 - 9:00am - Woodland Hills Chamber & Canoga Park West Hills Chamber- Business Networking Breakfast.  Sponsored by Barry Cohn - REGB Employee Benefits.  Held at Woodland Hills Country Club, 21150 Dumetz Road. RSVP Required.  Members $15.00,  Non Members $20.00

7:30am - Sherman Oaks Chamber - Good Morning Sherman Oaks Breakfast.  Sponsor:  AXA Advisors.  Held at Maria's Italian Kitchen, 13533 Ventura Blvd.

9am- San Fernando Chamber Board of Directors Meeting at Providence Holy Cross

5:15 - 7:00pm - Encino Chamber - Ambassador Committee, Chamber Office.
3rd, Thursday 9:00am - Sherman Oaks Chamber - The Village at Sherman Oaks BID Board.  Held at 5121 Van Nuys Blvd., 2nd Floor Conference Room.

11:45am - Sherman Oaks Chamber - Program Committee Meeting - II Tiramisu, 13705 Ventura Blvd.

12:00 Noon - Encino Chamber - Health and Wellness, Committee Meeting, Chamber Office.

6-9pm- Chatsworth/Porter Ranch Chamber, Bowling for Dollars at AMF Rocket Lanes (9171 DeSoto Ave, Canoga Park).  Family Event.  $25 includes all rentals and food.  PRIZES!  Click here for flyer. 

5th, Saturday 8am-2pm- San Fernando Chamber Farmers' Market on San Fernando Road between Maclay Ave. and San Fernando Mission Rd.
8th, Tuesday 7:30am - Agoura/Oak Park/Conejo Valley Chamber - Networking Breakfast at Terri's Cafe, 30135 Agoura Road.  Reservations (818) 889-3150.

5:30pm - Sherman Oaks Chamber - Chamber Board of Directors Meeting.  Held at Sherman Oaks Hospital, Conference Room.
9th, Wednesday 11:30am- UCC General Assembly Meeting
10th, Thursday 7:15am - Calabasas Chamber - Good Morning Calabasas! Topic: Have you had your check-up lately? Held at the Calabasas Tennis and Swim Center. RSVP required, 818-222-5680. $12.00 for Members, $15.00 Non-Members.

11:45am - Sherman Oaks Chamber - Street Fair Committee Meeting.  Held at Mazzarino's Italian Restaurant, 12920 1/2 Riverside Drive.
11th, Friday noon- San Fernando Chamber General Membership Luncheon at Casa Torres Banquet Hall.
12th, Saturday 8am-2pm- San Fernando Chamber Farmers' Market on San Fernando Road between Maclay Ave. and San Fernando Mission Rd.
14th, Monday 11:45am - Encino Chamber - Board of Directors Meeting, Encino Hospital.

6:30pm - Sherman Oaks Chamber - Sherman Oaks Neighborhood Council Board.  Held at Sherman Oaks Elementary School, Greenleaf Ave.
15th, Tuesday 7:30 am - Chatsworth/Porter Ranch Chamber Board of Directors Meeting followed at 9am by the Ambassadors Meeting. Chamber Conference Room

11:45am - Sherman Oaks Chamber - Ambassador Committee Meeting

11:45am - 1:30pm- Encino Chamber - Business and Professional Luncheon, Encino Glen Restaurant, RSVP required, $19.50 Members, $25.00 Non Members.
16th, Wednesday

7:30am - Chatsworth/Porter Ranch Chamber- Monthly Networking Breakfast at Applebee’s 9255 Winnetka Ave., Chatsworth. Hosted.

11:30 - 1:00pm - Woodland Hills Chamber Business Networking Luncheon - Networking Bingo. Sponsored by Sunrise Assisted Living Woodland Hills. Speaker: Networking Bingo.  Held at Warner Center Marriott, 21850 Oxnard Street. RSVP Required.  Members $20.00, Non Members $25.00.

11:45am - Sherman Oaks Chamber - Member Luncheon.  Sponsored by: Mel Powell & Yoko Matsui, Pre-Paid Legal.  Held at Cafe Bizou, 14016 Ventura Blvd.

5:30- 7pm- San Fernando Chamber Mixer

5:30-7:00pm- Granada Hills Chamber- Networking Mixer at All Valley Rentals
10241 Woodley Ave.  Free Admission.
17th, Thursday 7:15am - Canoga Park / West Hills Chamber - Networking Breakfast, held at Home Town Buffet, 6705 Fallbrook Ave. West Hills.

12 Noon - Sherman Oaks Chamber - Fernando Awards Finalist Luncheon

5:30 - 7:00pm - Encino Chamber - Encino Glen Restaurant, RSVP required.  Free for Members, $10.00 Non-Members.
18th, Friday 5:00 - 9:00pm - Calabasas Chamber - 1st Annual Calabasas Chamber Bowling Tournament Mixer held at AMF Woodlake Lanes, 23130 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills. Entry Fee: $200.00 for a team of four.  Admission to mixer is free and appetizers will be provided.  RSVP to 818-222-5680.  This event will benefit the Chamber's Education Committee's Awards and Scholarship Program for Graduating Middle School & High School Students.
19th, Saturday 8am-2pm- San Fernando Chamber Farmers' Market on San Fernando Road between Maclay Ave. and San Fernando Mission Rd.
21st, Monday Noon- 1:30pm- UCC Governmental Affairs Committee Meeting.  5121 Van Nuys Blvd., 2nd Floor, BFG Boardroom.  Bring your lunch. 

6:30pm - Sherman Oaks Chamber - Neighborhood Council Land Use Committee.  Held at Sherman Oaks Library.
23rd, Wednesday 11:30am - 1:00pm - San Fernando Valley Business Journal Fifth Annual Women who Mean Business Awards Luncheon - recognizes outstanding achievements by women in business.

4:30pm - Canoga Park/West Hills Chamber - Neighborhood Council, Chamber Office, 7248 Owensmouth Ave., Canoga Park.

5:15pm - Woodland Hills Chamber Business Networking Mixer.  Hosted by Ruth's Chris Steak House.  6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd., #1360.  RSVP to Chamber.
24th, Thursday 10:00am - Encino Chamber - SCORE Counselor, Chamber Office.

11:30am-1:15pm- Chatsworth/Porter Ranch Chamber Networking Lunch; Radisson Hotel, 9777 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Chatsworth. RSVP required $20 members, $25 non-members. Call 341-2428 for details.

11:30 - 1:30pm - Calabasas Chamber - Chamber Luncheon. Topic: The Valley's Economy. Guest Speaker: Bruce Ackerman, President and CEO of the Economic Alliance of the SFV and Dr. Daniel Blake, Professor of Economics and Director of the SFV Economic Research Center, CSUN. $25.00 for Members, $30.00 Non Members. RSVP to 818-222-5680.

11:45am - Sherman Oaks Chamber - Marketing Committee Meeting.  Held at Pomodoro, 14622 Ventura Blvd.

5:30pm-7:00pm-Multi Chamber Mixer-Chatsworth/Porter Ranch Chamber together with the Simi Valley and Moorpark Chambers. Generously hosted by the Moorpark Country Club. Come for Refreshments and networking. $5. Call 341-2428 for details.

5:30 - 7:30pm - Sherman Oaks Chamber - Business After Hours Mixer.  Hosted by Jos. A. Bank Men's Clothiers-Fashion Sq.
25th, Friday 7:15am - 9:30am - Encino Chamber - Network Plus Breakfast, Encino Glen Restaurant, RSVP required.  $12.00 Members, $15.00 Non Members.

7:00 - 11:00pm - Canoga Park/West Hills Chamber - Casino Night Dinner, Canoga Park Women's Club. Tickets $35.00 in advance / $45.00 at the Door.  Texas Hold'em Tournament Sponsored by Henri's Restaurant.
26th, Saturday 8am-2pm- San Fernando Chamber Farmers' Market on San Fernando Road between Maclay Ave. and San Fernando Mission Rd.
28th, Monday 7:30- 8:30am- UCC Board of Directors Meeting at 5121 Van Nuys Blvd., 2nd Floor, BFG Boardroom.  Coffee & Bagels provided. 

11:45am -  Sherman Oaks Chamber - Membership Committee Meeting.  Held at Sisley Italian Kitchen, 15300 Ventura Blvd.
Reseda Chamber & West Valley PALS- Golf Tournament at Braemar Country Club
30th, Wednesday 12 Noon - Sherman Oaks Chamber - Government / Community Affairs Committee.  Call Chamber for Location.
31st, Thursday 11:45 AM- Sherman Oaks Chamber- Program Committee meeting at Il Tiramisu, 13705 Ventura Blvd.

6:00pm-9:00pm- Chatsworth/Porter Ranch Chamber 15th Business Anniversary Celebration and Mixer. Hosted. A Symphony of Flowers & Gifts, 21141 Devonshire St., Chatsworth. Call 341-2428 for details.

Thank You to Our 2006 Corporate Sponsors!

Platinum Sponsor: Providence Saint Joseph and Holy Cross Medical Centers
 Gold Sponsor: Metropolitan Water District
Silver Sponsors: Economic Alliance of the San Fernando Valley, The Gas Company, Valley Economic Development Center, Verizon
Bronze Sponsors: Allied Waste Services, Galpin Motors, Precision Dynamics Corporation, Time Warner Cable, Warner Center Marriott, West Hills Hospital & Medical Center
 Supporting Sponsors: Alperstein, Simon, Farkas, Gillin & Scott, Law Offices of William F. Powers, Jr., Gelb Enterprises, Soteras Mortgage
 Benefactors: Hunter Communications, Southland Regional Association of Realtors

Contact United Chambers

Amy Haendle, Executive Director
5121 Van Nuys Blvd., Suite 208
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Tel: 818.981.4491
Fax: 818.981.4256

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