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3/12/2025

A View From My Chair

by Mike Stafford, Chairman of the Board 2025
March 26, 2025

BIZ NEWS OF THE WEEK

23 and Me Goes BK So What About Your DNA?

Harvard Gazette

Taco Bell Partners with Nvidia for AI

Yum Brands

March Madness – A brokerage account offering gambling?

Yahoo

UCC UPDATE

LAPD Captains Luncheon – April 2 (CBS Radford Studios)
Inspirational Women’s Awards Luncheon – May 8

CHAMBER HIGHLIGHTS

Burbank (burbankchamber.org)
Apr 3 – Joint Chamber Mixer at the LA Equestrian Center
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Los Angeles Equestrian Center, 480 Riverside Dr, Burbank, CA 91506 Join us in this spacious outdoor oasis, nestled under oak and sycamore trees—the perfect setting to unite the Toluca Lake and Burbank business communities!

May 31 – Chamber Excellence Awards
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Woodbury University, 7500 N Glenoaks Blvd, Burbank, CA 91504, USA A vibrant outdoor evening where guests can gather under the stars, enjoy a Taste of Burbank excellence, and celebrate the small businesses and community heroes who make Burbank shine!

Calabasas (calabasaschamber.org)
Mar 28 – Grand Opening Superba Food + Bread 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM 4719 Calabasas Rd., Calabasas

Filipino-American (faccgla.org)
April 16 – Save the Date for Filipino Food

Granada Hills (granadachamber.com)
Mar 28 – Farmers Market
Every Friday evening from 5:30 - 9:00 PM.
On White Oak Ave and Chatsworth St.
Farmers Market will be on White Oak Ave, through streets are Chatsworth St, and Los Alimos St.

10 x 10 booth for Vendors - $60
10 x 10 booth for Farmers - $25
10 x 10 booth for Chamber Members - $50

North Valley Regional (northridgechamber.org)
April 23 – 6th Annual Heroes in Education Gala
The North Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce our 6th Annual Heroes in Education Appreciation Event on Wednesday, April 23rd! NVRCC has strong ties to the education community. When we formed the Education Connection eight years ago, our vision was to build our community by bringing our local schools and business members together.

We believe that there are many important influencers in education who should be applauded and celebrated for their commitment to our students and their futures. Heroes In Education will award educators in elementary and secondary schools in each of the following categories: Principal, Teacher, Special Education Teacher, Parent Volunteer, STEM teacher, Physical Education Teacher, and Arts Teacher. Nominations may be submitted by students, parents/caregivers or colleagues.

The Deadline for submissions is Tuesday April 1, 2025.

Northwest Valley (chatsworthchamber.com)
March 27 – Multi-Chamber Networking Breakfast
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM PDT

Pillars Cafe
19700 Rinaldi St.
Porter Ranch, CA 91326

Contact Information:
Jheri Heetland

Fees/Admission:
Chamber members - $25
Non-Chamber members - $30

Panorama City (panoramachamber.com)
April 8 – Next Monthly Meeting at U.S Bank 14500 Roscoe.

San Fernando City (facebook.com/sfcitychamber)
April 4 – Recognition Breakfast
Come meet and welcome our newlty elected leaders I the US Congress the State Assembly and San Fernando City Council. RSVP March 23 Honoring Congresswoman Luz Rivas, Assembly woman Celeste Rodriguez, Councilmember Victoria Garcia, and Councilmember Patty Lopez

Avanti Banquet Hall 1661 San Fernando Rd. 8:30am to 10am

San Fernando Outdoor Market 2025 Market Dates - Free To Attend
• March - (No Markets) - Off Due To Weather
• Saturday April 26, 2025 (5pm to 9pm)
• Saturday May 31, 2025 (5pm to 9pm)
• Saturday June 28, 2025 (6pm to 10pm)
• Saturday July 26, 2025 (6pm to 10pm)
• Saturday August 23, 2025 (6pm to 10pm)
• Saturday September 27, 2025 (6pm to 10pm)
• Saturday October 25, 2025 (5pm to 9pm)
• Saturday December 6, 2025 (5pm to 9pm)
• Saturday January 24, 2026 (5pm to 9pm)

Sherman Oaks-Encino (shermanoaksencinochamber.org)
Congratulations to the new board members on your installation yesterday.

Studio City (studiocitychamber.com)
Farmer’s Market on the weekend.
Located on Ventura Place, between Radford and Laurel Canyon

Toluca Lake (tolucalakechamber.com)
Apr 3 – Joint Chamber Mixer at the LA Equestrian Center
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Los Angeles Equestrian Center, 480 Riverside Dr, Burbank, CA 91506 Join us in this spacious outdoor oasis, nestled under oak and sycamore trees—the perfect setting to unite the Toluca Lake and Burbank business communities!

May 10 – Pancake Breakfast 9am-1pm Fire Station 86

West Valley-Warner Center (woodlandhillscc.net)
Tomorrow – Joint Mixer with Winnetka Chamber at Winnetka Bowl
May 10 – Valley Asian and Pacific Islander Cultural Festival at Pierce College.

Winnetka (winnetkachamberofcommerce.com)
Tomorrow – Joint Mixer with West Valley-Warner Center Chamber at Winnetka Bowl
April 14 – Board Installation Gala at Winnetka Bowl

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A View From My Chair 030525

3/5/2025

A View From My Chair

by Mike Stafford, Chairman of the Board 2025
March 5, 2025

BIZ NEWS OF THE WEEK

Can You Say McCompetition? – It’s from China. Mixue Bingcheng and has passed McDonald’s for total number of stores with over 45,000. However, McDonald’s is a worldwide brand while Mixue has 90% of its stores in China. If Mixue ever does expand to the U.S. it will face stiff competition although their low pricing may help.
CNN

Albertsons and Kroger Together Again – No, it’s not more merger talk. Albertsons has named a new CEO to replace their retiring one and Kroger’s CEO just resigned.
Supermarket News

What the Frappe? – Starbucks is not just firing corporate staff but it’s firing frappes, too. Here’s a list of 13 drinks that left us. Starbucks plans to continue its menu reduction targeting elimination of 30% of items.
Today

UCC UPDATE

State of the County Luncheon – Today featuring LA County Supervisors Lindsey Horvath and Kathryn Barger along with LAEDC’s CEO Stephen Cheung. (Porter Ranch Country Club)
LAPD Captains Luncheon – April 2 (CBS Radford Studios)
Inspirational Women’s Awards Luncheon – May 8 (nominations due March 3)

CHAMBER HIGHLIGHTS

Burbank (burbankchamber.org)
Today – Ribbon Cutting – Conquer All Things Gym 4:30pm
March 12 – Monthly Coffee Chat featuring Poquito Mas CEO

Calabasas (calabasaschamber.org)
March 11 – Community Education Forum 9am Zoom Dr. Jennifer Aguilar,
Principal Louisville HS.
March 18 – Ribbon Cutting – Logix Credit Union 5 year Anniversary
Celebration 23741 Calabasas Rd. #B, Calabasas 4:30-6:30pm.

Filipino-American (faccgla.org)
March 22 – President’s Cup Charity Golf Tournament Los Robles Green Golf Course 12-7pm.

Granada Hills (granadachamber.com)
Ongoing – Farmer’s Market Fridays

North Valley Regional (northridgechamber.org)
April 23 - Heroes in Education Gala

Northwest Valley (chatsworthchamber.com)
March 8 – Tacos and Bingo Los Toros Chatsworth 6-10pm

Panorama City (panoramachamber.com)
March 11 - Next Monthly Meeting at U.S Bank 14500 Roscoe.

San Fernando City (facebook.com/sfcitychamber)
City of San Fernando Small Business Assistance Program application period open thru March 12.

San Fernando Outdoor Market 2025 Market Dates
* Free To Attend
• March - (No Markets) - Off Season Due To Weather
• Saturday April 26, 2025 (5pm to 9pm)
• Saturday May 31, 2025 (5pm to 9pm)
• Saturday June 28, 2025 (6pm to 10pm)
• Saturday July 26, 2025 (6pm to 10pm)
• Saturday August 23, 2025 (6pm to 10pm)
• Saturday September 27, 2025 (6pm to 10pm)
• Saturday October 25, 2025 (5pm to 9pm)
• Saturday December 6, 2025 (5pm to 9pm)
• Saturday January 24, 2026 (5pm to 9pm)

Sherman Oaks-Encino (shermanoaksencinochamber.org)
March 13 – Lunch Break Live – Antonio’s Pizza 13619 Ventura Blvd. Sherman Oaks, 11:30-1:30pm

Studio City (studiocitychamber.com)
Be sure to check out the Farmer’s Market on the weekend
Located on Ventura Place, between Radford and Laurel Canyon

Toluca Lake (tolucalakechamber.com)
March 13 – Tolucan Times 1 Year Anniversary Forman’s Whiskey Tavern 10149 W. Riverside Dr. Toluca Lake 6-8pm

West Valley-Warner Center (woodlandhillscc.net)
March 7 – Member Orientation at 8 AM at the Chamber office.
May 10 – Valley Asian and Pacific Islander Cultural Festival at Pierce College.

Winnetka (winnetkachamberofcommerce.com)
March 10 – Membership Meeting

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