A View From My Chair 042325

A View From Chair

by Mike Stafford, Chairman of the Board 2025
April 23, 2025

BIZ NEWS OF THE WEEK  

Pope Francis Passes Away – What were his views on business?
Fox Business

Walgreens – The company settles its opioid case for $300 million.
CBS News

Chipotle Mexican Grill – Soon the grill will actually be Mexican as the California chain looks to open a location in Mexico.
KTLA

​UCC UPDATE

April 28 – UCC General Board Meeting
May 8 – Inspirational Women’s Awards Luncheon – Odyssey 

CHAMBER HIGHLIGHTS

April 23

North Valley Regional Chamber
Heroes in Education Awards Dinner
St. Nicholas
17037 Plummer St.
Northridge, CA
5pm-8pm

April 24

Burbank Chamber
Restaurant Small Business Coffee Chat
Burbank Chamber Office
200 W Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, CA
10am-11am

Calabasas Chamber
Good Morning Calabasas Networking Breakfast
Lovi's Delicatessen
24005 Calabasas Road
Calabasas, CA 91302
7:30am-9am

Sherman Oaks/Encino Chamber
Ribbon Cutting
Traveling Tarts
Encino
4pm - 6pm (Ribbon Cutting 5pm)
About Traveling Tarts: An engaging baking experience offering themed baking parties for any celebration in the comfort of your home or our LUXE Encino Kitchen.
Please RSVP
Phone: 855-827-8748
Website: TravelingTarts.com

April 25

Granada Hills Chamber
Farmers Market
5:30 - 9:00 PM.
On White Oak Ave and Chatsworth St.

Sherman Oaks/Encino Chamber
Last day for nominations for Golden Oaks Awards
Deadline 5pm

April 26

Sherman Oaks/Encino Chamber
Ribbon Cutting
Ellie Mental Health
13400 Riverside Dr., Suite 301, Sherman Oaks, CA
10:30am-1:30pm (Ribbon Cutting 10:45am)
Join us for a Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting to welcome Ellie Mental Health to the Community. Visit during this open house style ribbon cutting to meet their team, tour their office, and enjoy refreshments.

April 27

April 28

Northwest Valley Chamber of Commerce
Kiwanis Annual Charity Golf Tournament
Moorpark Country Club
11800 Championship Dr.
Moorpark, CA
Tee Time: 9am

April 29

Studio City Chamber
Farmer’s Market
Ventura Place, between Laurel Canyon Blvd. and Radford Ave.
8am-2pm
Every Sunday