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5/18/2025

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by Mike Stafford, Chairman of the Board 2025
April 30, 2025

BIZ NEWS OF THE WEEK

Amazon Prime Day – Sellers focused on Chinese goods may skip Prime Day. Pymnts.com

McCrispy Strips – McDonalds rolls out new offering May 5.
McDonalds

Alaska Air Princess – The airlines has its 9th Disney-themed plane paint job but first one featuring a Disney Princess.
Fox Business

UCC UPDATE

May 8 Thursday
Inspirational Women’s Awards Luncheon – Odyssey

June 6 – Friday
Small Business Awards Breakfast – Location TBA

CHAMBER HIGHLIGHTS

April 30 Wednesday

Calabasas Chamber
Conversation and Champagne Mixer
The Anza Hotel
23627 Calabasas Rd.
Calabasas, CA
7:30pm –9:00pm

Sherman Oaks/Encino Chamber
Coffee with the CEO
Chamber Office
4933 Balboa Ave.
Encino, CA
9:30am –10:30am

May 1 Thursday

Sherman Oaks/Encino Chamber
Health and Wellness Committee
One Generation
17400 Victory Blvd.
Reseda
Noon

Filipino-American Chamber
Small Business Summit
Embassy Suites Glendale
800 North Central Ave.
Glendale, CA
2pm-7pm

May 2 Friday

San Fernando City Chamber
Coffee with the Chamber
Bodevi 909
San Fernando Rd.
San Fernando, CA
8am

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

May 3 Saturday

North Valley Regional Chamber
Neighborhood Shred Day
11710 Doral Ave.
Porter Ranch, CA
10am-2pm

May 4 Sunday

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

May 5 Monday

Happy Cinco de Mayo

May 6 Tuesday

Calabasas Chamber
Law Day
Calabasas Library
200 Civic Center Way
Calabasas, CA
11am-3pm

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A View From My Chair 042325

5/17/2025

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

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A View From My Chair 041625

5/17/2025

A View From My Chair

by Mike Stafford, Chairman of the Board 2025
April 16, 2025

BIZ NEWS OF THE WEEK

Wait, Loss Ahead – According to a report, Weight Watchers is considering bankruptcy. Industry Leaders Magazine

Robotic Feelings – The Valley Economic Alliance is honoring, Ray Wise, one of the actors who appeared in the 1987 movie Robocop at their Gala Thursday night. Robocop had as its premise the need for the robot to have feelings as it policed the community. Nearly 40 years later, Fox News reports Disney is unveiling an “emotionally expressive robot. “
Fox News

A First Class Burger – Delta has partnered with Shake Shack to offer burgers on some first class flights, but you can’t have fries with that.
Businessweek Magazine

UCC UPDATE

April 21 – UCC Government Affairs Committee Meeting
May 8 – Inspirational Women’s Awards Luncheon – Odyssey

CHAMBER HIGHLIGHTS

April 16

April 17

April 18
Granada Hills Chamber
Farmers Market
5:30 - 9:00 PM.
On White Oak Ave and Chatsworth St.

April 19
West Valley-Warner Center Chamber
West Valley Disaster Preparedness Fair
Pierce College.
Victory and Mason entrance to Campus by Parking Lot 7
20499 Victory Blvd.
Woodland Hills
10am-3pm
Everything you need to learn about being prepared in one spot!

April 20

April 21
Calabasas Chamber
Member Orientation
Zoom
11am

Sherman Oaks/Encino Chamber
Restaurant Group Meeting
Vintage Wine + Eats
12023 Ventura Blvd.
Studio City, CA 91604
12pm-2pm
Restaurant owners, managers, and industry professionals only.

April 22
Celebrate Earth Day

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5/17/2025

A View From My Chair

by Mike Stafford, Chairman of the Board 2025
April 2, 2025

BIZ NEWS OF THE WEEK

Rocket Acquires Mr. Cooper – Largest mortgage lender picks up larger mortgage servicer.
National Mortgage Professional

An Apple a Day – Apple is focused on AI and Health Care
CNET

Rough First Quarter – S&P 500 down over 4% for first three months but recent history gives some hope.
Marketwatch

UCC UPDATE

Congratulations to our UCC Immediate Past President Annie Nepomuceno for being recognized for her entrepreneurial journey in Sunbites Magazine.
FACCGLA

Today – LAPD Captains Luncheon – Radford Studio Center
May 8 – Inspirational Women’s Awards Luncheon – Odyssey

CHAMBER HIGHLIGHTS

April 2
North Valley Regional Chamber
Education Connection
North Valley YMCA
11336 Corbin Ave.
Porter Ranch
9am-10:30am

April 3
Burbank and Toluca Lake Chambers
Joint Chamber Mixer
Los Angeles Equestrian Center
480 Riverside Dr.
Burbank

Calabasas Chamber
Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting
Allegiance Gold
27001 Agoura Rd. #200
Calabasas

Sherman Oaks/Encino Chamber
Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle Meeting
12pm-1pm
One Generation Conference Room
17400 Victory Blvd.
Van Nuys

April 4
San Fernando City Chamber
Recognition Breakfast
8:30am to 10am
Congressmember Luz Rivas
Assemblymember Celeste Rodriguez,
Councilmember Victoria Garcia
Councilmember Patty Lopez Avanti Banquet Hall 1661 San Fernando Rd. San Fernando

April 5
Burbank Chamber
Opening Reception of Surrender — a captivating solo exhibition by the talented Cosette Grider.
1pm–3pm
lusanetcollective.com
(818)860-1646
Lusanet Collective
124 E. Olive Ave.
Burbank

West Valley-Warner Center
Earth Day Celebration
10am-2pm
Tarzana Recreation Center
5655 Vanalden Ave.
Tarzana

April 8
Panorama City Chamber
Monthly Meeting
U.S Bank 14500 Roscoe Blvd.
Panorama City

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