United Chambers Newsletter September 2005

Six Chamber Mega Mixer -- September 29, 2005 -- 5:30–8 p.m. Details: click here
Six of the San Fernando Valley’s Best Chambers invite you to join them for an evening of “Mixing it up” meeting new business owners, enjoying refreshments and having the chance to win money and prizes in our great raffles. Take advantage of this opportunity to get your business out there in the spotlight!

View Other September Chamber Events by Day: click here

September Governmental Affairs
Noon on Monday September 19, 2005

September Board of Directors
7:30 AM on Monday, September 26, 2005

2005 and 2006 UCC Calendar
Save the dates for upcoming United Chambers of Commerce events! Click here to view remainder of 2005 and 2006 calendar!

Hurricane Katrina Relief Opportunities

Postal Plus, in Granada Hills is providing free packing and shipping of supplies to the victims of Hurricane Katrina.

Postal Plus, located at 11024 Balboa Blvd. in Granada Hills will pack & ship all donated supplies, free of charge, to an affiliated pack and ship store to Baker, Louisiana, a suburb of Baton Rouge, about 100 miles from New Orleans. The store will then distribute the supplies to Bethany World Prayer Center in Baton Rouge to help the hurricane victims. Bethany World Prayer Center is expecting to house 650 very soon. These people need clothing and food.

The most needed items are:
Canned and/or non-perishable food; Baby food/formula/bottles; Baby wipes; Blankets; Pillows; Sheets; Bottled water; Batteries; Flashlights; Diapers; Toiletries-toothpaste, deodorant, etc.; First aid kits/supplies; Over the counter medicines (sealed/new); Soap; Shampoo; Feminine products; Small games/toys/crayons/coloring books for children; Pre-paid phone cards; Pens/pencils/paper; Clothing; Shoes; Waterless hand cleaner; Ziploc bags; Pet food; Towels; Snacks-cheese/peanut butter crackers/candy/cookies; Adult depends
For directions, call (818) 366-0360.

Thank You From UCC!

Please email sarah@unitedchambers.org with any questions or comments or if you received this newsletter as a forward and would like to receive emails directly from UCC in the future.

l	General Assembly Meeting Wednesday, September 14, 2005 -- New Location -- Porter Valley Country Club in Northridge. Click here for event details and driving directions. Speakers: George Hernandez of Mayor Villaraigosa’s Business Development Team John Chen of LADWP, speaking on Effective Ways for Businesses to Reduce Their Energy Costs. Please RSVP: Sarah Finn Haskell Executive Assistant; (818) 981-4491; Fax: (818) 981-4256; Cell: (818) 602-3628
l	Committee Reports: Governmental Affairs Committee (PDF file) Programs Committee Marketing Committee
l	Breaking News - Save the Date! Thursday, November 17, 2005 is UCC’s Mayor’s Day! Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to meet Mayor Villaraigosa as he speaks to the UCC General Assembly. The General Assembly Meeting that would usually be held on Wednesday, November 9 is being moved to the 17^th to accommodate this event.
	September Features
l	Common Sense for California’s Future An article by by Mitch Zak, Governor Schwarzenegger’s Campaign Advisor, in support of (Propositions 74, 76 and 77). Click here (PDF file)
l	Edison Seeks to Save Dollars for Business Southern California Edison offers an array of services and programs to help businesses reduce electricity consumption and save money. Their Business Solutions department offers information on lighting, refrigeration, HVAC, motors and food service. These programs and services are targeted to small and medium-sized businesses. Click here (PDF file)