VOLUME 38, NO. 1 THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OFMessage From Leadership

You may have seen the “Local First” banners hanging from the light poles on Silver Spur Rd., or read an

editorial in the PV News exhorting you to shop, dine, and do business on the Peninsula, and wondered “Does my decision to shop at a big box store, eat at a fast food restaurant, or spend a long weekend at a resort off the Hill really make that much difference?” It does! Even in a primarily residential, suburban community like the Peninsula, local businesses play a big role in contributing to our quality of life. Sometimes that role is direct, as in the millions of dollars of tax revenues that flow directly from local businesses into city coffers. In Rancho Palos Verdes $3.5 million, or over 15% of General Fund revenues, comes directly from taxes on local businesses. Of that, well over $2 million comes from the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) paid by Terranea and by the Value Inn on Western Avenue; Another $1.14 million comes from sales tax paid on purchases at local businesses, and nearly $350,000 comes

from golf taxes paid at Terranea and the Trump National Golf Course. Rolling Hills Estates gets nearly $1 million, or 15% of its General Fund revenue, from sales tax. Imagine the impact on public safety, roads, and city services if the businesses that generate this revenue were to go away! And the contributions made by our local businesses go well beyond the tax revenues. If you are involved with any of the non-profit organizations on the Peninsula you know how generous our local businesses are – they sponsor our fund-raising events and advertise in our event programs; donate money, auction items, food, and time; or provide goods and services at a substantial discount. Thriving businesses can afford to be this generous, struggling businesses can’t. So, the next time you have the opportunity to choose where you will spend your hard-earned dollars, please remember “Local First”!

SHOPPING, DINING AND DOING BUSINESS LOCALLY FIRST SUPPORTS OUR COMMUNITYLocal Business Contributes to Quality of LifeOn The HillBy Kathy Gould, Chair of the BoardDirector, Palos Verdes Library District

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UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS

Special Events - SAVE THE DATES!

Members & Public Invited! Making Business ConnectionsRSVP to 310-377-8111 or office@palosverdeschamber.com

Business Referral Evening MixersEvening Mixers 5:30pm-7:30pm on the third Thursday of the month.

$10/members, $15/guests. Includes Food, Cash Bar, Prizes

Business Referral Breakfast MixersBreakfast Mixers 7:15am-9am on the first Wednesday of the month.

$15/in advance or $18 at the door. Includes Full Breakfast

Jan. 20: Networking Mixer, Palos Verdes Bowl, TorranceJan. 25: PVYP Networking Mixer, Trio Mediterranean Grill, RHEFeb. 17: Networking Mixer, TBD

Feb. 3: Salute to Business Awards Dinner, 6pm, Trump National Golf Club, RPVFeb. 3: Opportunity Drawing, $1500 to spend at Terranea Resort!May 5: Medal of Valor Awards Luncheon, 11:30am-1:30pm, Torrance MarriottJune 11, 12: 24th Annual Palos Verdes Street Fair and Music Festival, RHE

Feb. 2: Marmalade Cafe, RHE. Speaker: TBD

Opportunity Drawing

SALUTE TO BUSINESS AWARDS DINNER Local Businesses Earn Honors

Bring Us Your Management Expertise and Business Development Knowledge

The Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce is seeking an enterprising President/CEO who is savvy in the

management of both business operations and market development. You are the right person for this high-profile position if you can lead a talented team, work closely with a hands-on board of directors and implement the strategies to meet the non-profit organization’s membership and revenue advancement goals. This position offers an experienced professional the opportunity to run a business while leading other local businesses to new successes. You will be doing well in this position if you are able to “gear up” quickly and implement strategies to add new membership; inspire existing members to increase involvement in Chamber programs; and reach ambitious, yet realistic, financial development goals. What you have learned through real-life experience is valuable to us. The ideal candidate is likely to have owned or managed a business or non-profit organization with a track record of advancing the business’ market share or attaining fund-raising goals. Especially desirable in a candidate is his/her knowledge of the Palos Verdes business community, non-profit organizations and the four cities

that comprise the Peninsula. Prior Chamber of Commerce experience or involvement is desirable but not mandatory. Are you able to bring compromise and resolution when conflict occurs? You will join the chairman of the board as spokesperson for the Chamber and will, sometimes under pressure, need to articulately reflect the collective interests of member businesses. As President/CEO, you will embrace the need for the timely communication to members and the community-at-large and that includes the nuances of public speaking, publicity and the production of printed materials and both website and e-mail advertising. If you’d like to be our next PVP Chamber President/CEO, visit palosverdeschamber.com/Site/CEO.aspx to review the Success Factor Snapshot, and then e-mail your resume and a half-page summary of how your accomplishments will make you our top candidate.

Applications will close at 5PM on Monday, January 31, 2011

Send to: Kathy Gould, Palos Verdes Library District, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274; E-mail: kgould@pvld.org

The Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce and Palos Verdes Sunset Rotary Club invite the public to the 2010

“Salute to Business” Awards dinner to be held Thursday, February 3, 2011, 6:00pm at Trump National Golf Club in Rancho Palos Verdes. Nominees were evaluated on the criteria of customer service, value/quality of merchandise, community outreach and involvement, products/services offered, ambience, and their contribution to the quality of life. The entire community is invited to recognize the following businesses, which were chosen as “the best” in their respective categories: Best Retail/Service Business: Terranea Resort, RPV; Best Restaurant/Art/Entertainment: Ortega 120, Redondo Beach; Best Professional Business: Bennett Landscape, Harbor City; Best New Business: iBerries Frozen Yogurt, RHE; Best Non-Profit Organization: Freedom4U, PVE. The distinguished Matt Brunning Business Excellence Award will be presented to

Robert Medawar of Medawar Fine Jewelers for his business leadership, community outreach and contribution to the overall quality of life on the Peninsula. Exciting and unique auction items will be offered during a pre-dinner cocktail reception. Business associates, friends and family will have the opportunity to include messages of congratulations to the honorees. This is an ideal way to express your appreciation. Tickets are $95 each on or before Jan. 20 ($110 after Jan. 20). A table for 10 is $950 ($1,100 after Jan. 20). “Premier Tables” of 10 are available for $1,500 and includes a complimentary ad at the event, preferred dinner seating, table signage and unlimited wine for guests at the table. This popular event is expected to sell out, so make your reservations early! For dinner tickets, congratulatory ads or to donate an auction item, call the PVP Chamber at 310-377-8111 or e-mail office@palosverdeschamber.com .

Win a $1500Gift Card to

Terranea ResortOpportunity Drawing to be held on February, 3, 2011 at the Salute to Business Awards DinnerWinner need not be present

Tickets are $15 each$1500 Terranea Resort Gift Card

Tickets available atPVP Chamber Office: 707 Silver Spur Rd, RHE

www.palosverdeschamber.com

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PALOS VERDES PENINSULA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE JANUARY 2011

ANNIVERSARIESCompanyLaw Offices of Jack I. EsenstenPV Peninsula Association of REALTORSRolling Hills Preparatory SchoolMichael A. Barth - Attorney at LawChasmar Insurance ServicesMarine Mammal Care Center At Fort McArthurPolly’s Nest CleaningLaw Office of Alfred ViscoMedawar Fine JewelersFirst California BankHuckleberry’s Pen, Inc.Plains All American Pipeline, L.P.Customized Personal TrainingBMA SecuritiesManiaci Insurance Services, Inc.PriorityOne PrintingRancho Palos Verdes FlowersRolling Hills Dental GroupGaetano’s Restaurant & CateringYouth Sports NewsEvery Body’s Pilates

RepresentativeJack EsenstenMarla E. Virgin

Peter McCormackMichael Barth

Marlene & Charles SmythDavid BardPolly Dulin

Alfred ViscoRobert Medawar

Jill FatalRichard ‘Boomer’ McLennan

David E. WrightDavid Carroll

Burt M. ArnoldDaniel ManiaciHerb ZimmerShawn Nejad

Norton L. DonnerDori GiulianoTom Combs

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David AdishianDavid and his wife Judith own Nantucket Crossing and Nantucket Press –“Full Service Stationers”, in RHE. David was involved in Senior Management Positions with publicly listed industrial

corporations. They have lived on the Peninsula for over 32 years.

Allen BondVice Chair, MembershipAllen is the Retail Sales Manager for Bank of America Home Loans in PVP. Allen resides on the Peninsula and is an active member of The PVP Rotary Club and the PVP

Board of Realtors.

Randy BowersPresident and CEO of Malaga Bank, Randy has over 30 years experience in the banking industry, and has worked in the South Bay communities for the past 15 years. He is a Past Chair of the Board.

Gerry CarreseGerry is a Commercial Real Estate Broker with Coldwell Banker Commercial NRT in RHE. She specializes in the Palos Verdes and South Bay area office, retail and medical markets.

David Conforti David is the General Manager of Trump National Golf Club and is originally from Orange County. A graduate of Virginia Military Institute and former Foreign Service Officer, David has been in the

hospitality industry for a dozen years. He and his family live in RPV.

Steve CoySteve and his wife Janice own CL!X Portrait Studios at the Promenade on the Peninsula. Prior to CL!X, Steve spent over 30 years in Senior Finance positions in the high tech and distribution industries.

The Coy family lives in RPV. Steve is also a member of the PVP Rotary Club.

Jackie CrowleyJackie is a full- time professional Realtor, Vice President and Broker for RE/MAX Palos Verdes. She chairs the Chamber’s Ambassadors, is a former Chamber Chair of the Board, serves on the boards

of the Norris Theatre, Crippled Children’s Guild and PVP Association of Realtors, and is past president of the Peninsula Symphony Board.

Kelly Curtis IntagliataVice Chair, Business AdvocacyKelly Curtis Intagliata is the director of Communications for Marymount College, Palos Verdes. She has lived in RPV for more than ten

years with her husband and daughters. With an background in Journalism/Public Relations and Health Care Administration, Kelly spent the first half of her career working for non-profit hospitals and public relations agencies. Kelly chairs the chamber’s Education and Non-profit Committee.

Kathy GouldChair of the BoardKathy is the Director of the Palos Verdes Library District, which provides public library services for the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Prior to joining PVLD in 2004, Kathy spent

nearly 20 years in management and executive positions in the manufacturing and mining industries. She is active in professional associations.

Elizabeth GriggsVice Chair, Economic Development & Community AffairsElizabeth, SCMD, a 25-year veteran of the shopping center industry, is the General Manager of the Promenade

on the Peninsula. Griggs has a Senior Certified Marketing Director designation from International Council of Shopping Centers. Active in civic organizations, she resides with her family in Manhattan Beach

Melissa GriswoldMelissa is the Business Development Director for Griswold & Griswold Insurance Agency. She is currently serving as chair of PV Young Professionals and enjoys being an active member

of the community. Melissa lives in San Pedro with her husband, Steven.

Terri HaackTerri is the Executive Vice President and Managing Director of Terranea Resort in RPV. Her background spans nearly 30 years in resort operations and development.

Terri is active in several state and national associations and committees.

Steven A. Kovary, CPA, MBASecretary/ TreasurerPracticing public accounting since 1973, Steve’s expertise includes individual and small business taxation, expert witness work, auditing and fiduciary work. He is a

member of the California Society of Certified Public Accountants.

Sherry KramerSherry has been the Community Affairs Director for Continental Development Corporation since 2006. She serves as community outreach/support throughout the South Bay by serving on

various chamber and non-profit boards and committees. She is active in local education and youth organizations.

Marilyn LyonChair-Elect of the BoardMarilyn is the Program Manager of the South Bay Environmental Services Center, which provides information, education and facilitation of implementation projects regarding water and

energy savings for the South Bay. Marilyn is the former Mayor and Councilmember of RPV.

Marc MassariMarc is a Financial Advisor with Raymond James & Associates located in RHE. He is a Past Chair of the Board and has served as Co-Chair of the annual Palos Verdes Street Fair and Music Festival for

over ten years. Marc grew up on the Hill and now lives in Torrance.

Shawn Nejad Shawn Nejad is a local business owner since 1988. He is involved in several businesses, one of which is Rancho Palos Verdes Flowers. Shawn is married and has two children. As a resident of RPV,

he is an active member of the community and the PVP Rotary Club. Shawn is the chair of the chamber’s Special Events Committee.

Sharon RyanPast Chair of the BoardSharon is owner of An Uncommon Journey travel agency located in Malaga Cove Plaza in Palos Verdes Estates. She has been in the travel business since 1982 and has been an active community

volunteer since 1975.

Andrea SalaAndrea is the Associate Vice President of Development at California State University, Dominguez Hills. Andrea served as the Executive Director of the Peninsula Education Foundation for

nine years and has lived on the Palos Verdes Peninsula since 1971. Andrea has been active in Sandpipers, PTA, National Charity League and the Peninsula Committee Childrens Hospital.

Teresa ScottTeresa serves as General Manager for HQ Global Workplace’s (a member of The Regus Group, the world’s largest provider of workplace solutions) Rolling Hills Estates business center, where she is responsible for overseeing all

aspects of sales, marketing and operations. Teresa has more than ten years experience in the commercial real estate industry.

George Walker George is a Vistage Small Business Group Chair, helping Business owners and executives to grow their revenue and profit through group meetings and individual coaching. George worked in the oil industry for 36 years

and retired as a Vice President of Unocal. He is active in ProVisors and serves on the board of directors for the Cal Aggie Alumni Association [UC Davis]. George has lived in Rancho Palos Verdes since 1981.

Board Photos Courtesy of CL!X Portrait Studios, RHE

Meet the 2011 Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors

Peninsula Business JournalPalos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce310-377-8111 / www.palosverdeschamber.com

office@palosverdeschamber.com

DIRECTORSDavid AdishianRandy Bowers Gerry CarreseDavid Conforti

Steven CoyJackie Crowley

Melissa GriswoldTerri Haack

Sherry KramerMarc MassariShawn NejadAndrea SalaTeresa Scott

George WalkerSTAFF

Debby Morgan, Marketing and Event CoordinatorPatti Myhre, Business and Project Coordinator

Colleen Cotter, Membership CoordinatorTracy Ferrara, Administrative Assistant

The Peninsula Business Journal is the official publication of, and is published monthly by, the Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce and Visitors’ Center (PVPCC). Its current circulation is 24,000. The PVPCC, a non-profit corporation, is located at 707 Silver Spur Road, Suite 100, RHE, CA 90274. All correspondence and address changes should be sent to this address. The Peninsula Business Journal is published as a service to the Palos Verdes Peninsula and surrounding communities. Considerable effort is made to ensure the accuracy and the reliability of the information published herein, however the PVPCC cannot guarantee its accuracy, nor does it assume any liability for the use of any information published. Official positions of the PVPCC are taken only by vote of record of the Board of Directors, and are clearly referenced as such in the Journal. Members receive a copy of the Peninsula News containing the Peninsula Business Journal published on the fourth Thursday of the month.

PVPCC OFFICERS AND DIRECTORSChair of the Board

Kathy Gould

Chair ElectMarilyn Lyon

Secretary/TreasurerSteven Kovary

Past Chair of the BoardSharon Ryan

Vice Chair, MembershipAllen Bond

Vice Chair, Economic Development & Community Affairs

Elizabeth Griggs

Vice Chair, Business AdvocacyKelly Curtis Intagliata

WELCOME NEW MEMBERSHollywood Riviera Medical Spa Nehzat NikakhtarTorrance (310)373-6169 www.hollywoodrivieramedicalspa.com Medical Spa

Integrated Benefits Consultants Kat Meredith Rolling Hills Estates (310)791-4890 www.ibenefitconsult.com Insurance

Golden Cove Pharmacy George Wissa Rancho Palos Verdes (310)308-7381 Pharmacy

Brown Bag Grill Jeff Chiodo Rolling Hills Estates (310)377-7470 www.brownbaggrill.com Restaurant

Small local businesses are the largest employers nationally. A 2008 study commissioned by Local First of Grand Rapids determined that residents shifting 10% of their purchases to locally owned

businesses would create nearly $140 million in new economic activity, 1,600 new jobs and more than $50 million per year in new wages. Thinking Local FIRST helps all of us!

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