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In this Issue 2 Chamber says Goodbye to Josh Owen 3 Chairman’s Message 4 Best Kept Secret in Long Beach 5 Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses ADVOCATE YOUR An award-winning quarterly publication of the Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce Summer 2015 Kristi Allen to Lead Business Community as New Chamber Chairman Chamber Launches Hospitality Council The Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce recently launched a new chamber council. The Hospitality Council (The HC) will join other chamber councils such as the Women’s Business Council, Green Business Council, Inter- national Business Association and the Long Beach Young Professionals. The councils are another avenue of service the chamber offers to members in order to bring together similar businesses and allow for individuals to get more involved in their particular industry or area of interest. The Hospitality Council will focus on one of Long Beach’s major economic generating industries. The HC is designed to bring together industry executives in order to share and voice concerns over legislation at the local, state and federal levels of government. At the same time, The HC will assist with the education, promotion and outreach to the community about the positive impacts hotels, restaurants and other similar hospitality entities have on Long Beach. The HC is in its infancy stage and continues to meet and discuss direction. Members from The HC have met with local city council members, community stakeholders and other businesses in Long Beach. The Chamber looks forward to reporting on next steps from this new council. For more information about The HC contact Senior Vice President Jeremy Harris at 562-983-1241, lbchamber. com or tweet us @TheLBChamber. Attack on Proposition 13 Legislative Proposal Aims to Hurt Small Business Allen’s continued experience interacting with business owners of all sizes and industries will add much value to her role as Chairman of the Chamber. The Long Beach Area Chamber welcomes Kristi Allen as its new Chairman of the Board. Allen currently serves as Vice President of Hotel Operations for Ensemble Hotel Partners in Long Beach, which includes overseeing the DoubleTree by Hilton Carson and carries the responsibility of General Manager at Hotel Maya—a DoubleTree by Hilton. She was recruited in October 2010 to lead Hotel Maya and created an all-new hotel management company to include operating procedures, policies, structure, benefit programs and operating systems. As General Manager of Hotel Maya, Allen led the complete conversion to a DoubleTree by Hilton brand and currently oversees the operation of the 199-room resort that includes Fuego, the 226 seat Latin infused indoor-outdoor restaurant and lounge; and 30,000 square-feet of indoor- outdoor meetings and events space than includes the new Lagunita waterfront pavilion and Vista Del Mar pre-function, outdoor area. She also directs all marketing, sales efforts, revenue maximization, operations, accounting, human resources and facilities. A legislative proposal, also known as split roll, is making its way through the legislature that would undermine the protec- tions of Proposition 13 by unfairly targeting commercial and industrial property owners and increasing their property taxes by assessing their property based upon current fair market value instead of acquired value. The Long Beach Area Chamber and other California business organizations oppose SCA 5 because of the discriminatory tax against commercial and industrial property owners that will ultimately harm small businesses with higher rent, consumers with higher prices and workers through potential job loss. Furthermore, the Chamber opposes the proposal because of the negative effects it will have on small businesses which make up 90% of The Chamber’s members. “SCA 5 threatens the Proposition 13 protections that com- mercial property owners have come to know and expect since the proposition passed in 1978,” stated Ken Houp, Principal Partner with UHS Insurance Agency and chair of the Long Beach Area Chamber’s Government Affairs Council. “This is another Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Randy Gordon and Senior Vice President Jeremy Harris continue to ensure the voice of business is represented in Long Beach and in Sacramento. On two separate occasions, Randy Gordon traveled to Sacramento to testify on state legislation that aims to impose unrealistic mandates. Senate Bill 350 includes giving full authority to the unelected Air Resources Board to enforce a 50% reduction in petroleum consumption by 2030. We believe this is a reck- less policy that has not been fully evaluated, and will likely result in unintended consequences. Meanwhile, Senior VP Jeremy Harris tackled issues at the local level in city hall by testifying on behalf of longtime chamber members on two separate issues. The first dealt with proceeding with a feasibility study on a federal customs facil- ity to allow international travel at the Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB). This council action was NOT a change to the “noise ordinance” that is currently in place, which the Chamber supports. Council voted 6-3 in favor of the study. Another local issue was Mitsubishi Cement’s request to expand and modern- ize its facility. Council voted 6-2 in favor (with 1 councilmember absent). This privately funded modernization project will allow for the creation of local jobs while maintaining the highest environmental standards in the industry. The facil- ity will be ready in time for the expected increase in demand for cement in the region and in California. These are just a few examples of the advocacy work the Chamber does on behalf of its members. For more information on these issues and others, contact Jeremy Harris at 562-983-1241, lbchamber.com or tweet us @TheLBChamber. Allen joined The Chamber Board of Directors in 2009 and has served on the leadership cabinet since 2011. In addition to her service with The Chamber, Allen currently serves on the City of Long Beach Economic Development Commission as appointed by Mayor Robert Garcia as well as on the board of The Long Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau (LBCVB). She was a board member and past-Chair of the Downtown Long Beach Associates (DLBA) and also held board positions on the Pacific Gateway Workforce Development agency and The International City Theatre. From 2007 to 2010, Allen was General Manager of the 397-room Long Beach Hilton and Executive Meeting Center (HEI Hotel) in Downtown Long Beach. She spent the previous two years leading the brand conversion of the Park Hyatt Hotel to the Le Meridien San Francisco (HEI Hotel) in San Francisco. As Hotel Manager she oversaw the daily operation of the 360-room, four-star, four-diamond property. She was instru- mental in numerous pilot projects to assist in developing brand standards and establishing brand identity for an emerging hotel brand. In addition, she served on the task force team to open the Westin Minneapolis and acted as Task Force General Manager at several HEI properties including the historic Algonquin in New York City. Chamber Lobbies For Large and Small Business proposal backed by public labor unions and liberal grassroots organizations trying to alter a piece of Proposition 13 that covers commercial property, and our members need to to remain vigilant against such tax increases on small business.” Proposition 13 passed with more than 64% of the vote in 1978 and put an end to continually increasing property taxes. It set a uniform 1% property tax rate, established property valuation and its acquisition value, and limited yearly increases in assessed value to no more than 2%, providing certainty and predictability to government, homeowners and business owners. Voters have been faced with split roll ballot initiatives twice in California’s history (Proposition 8 in June 1978 and Proposition 167 in November 1992) and rejected them both times. If SCA 5 does not pass the legislature this year, proponents are preparing to file their own ballot initiative for the 2016 election. The Chamber will continue to track the progress of SCA 5 and similar proposals throughout the legislative year. Want to add to the conversation? Let us know on twitter @ TheLBChamber. In 2004 Allen was the Director of Food and Beverage at the Hilton in San Francisco. She oversaw the daily food and bever- age operations of the 1,908-room union property that included four restaurants, two lounges, room service, mini-bar, employee cafeteria and over 120,000 square feet of meeting space. Allen generated more than $40 million in revenues while managing all food and beverage budgeting and forecasting. She also over- saw the property’s food and beverage marketing, revenue gen- eration and maximization, profitability, business plan develop- ment, service standards, team member and guest relations, and sanitation. Allen supervised 32 managers and approximately 500 line level employees including culinary and catering. Described by Chamber President and CEO Randy Gordon as smart, outgoing and deeply committed to Long Beach, as she has shown through her involvement as past-Chair of the DLBA and current board member of the LBCVB. Allen’s continued experience interacting with business owners of all sizes and industries will add much value to her role as Chairman. Previously, Allen spent two years as Regional Director of Food and Beverage for the Northern California Cluster over- seeing 14 properties while based at the Sheraton Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco, a 529-room four-diamond property. Allen has also held numerous hotel positions in San Francisco, Orlando, Florida, and Washington D.C. from 1992 to 2002. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administra- tion with a minor in Human Resources from the University of Vermont in Burlington, Vermont, and graduated from the Walt Disney World College Hospitality Program. In her free time Allen enjoys walking, traveling, and a vari- ety of beach activities. She resides in Long Beach, California, with her husband, son and dog.

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Page 1: Your Advocate for Summer 2015

In this Issue 2 Chamber says Goodbye to Josh Owen 3 Chairman’s Message 4 Best Kept Secret in Long Beach 5 Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses

ADVOCATEYOUR

An award-winning quarterly publication of the Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce Summer 2015

Kristi Allen to Lead Business Community as New Chamber Chairman

Chamber Launches Hospitality Council

The Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce recently launched a new chamber council. The Hospitality Council (The HC) will join other chamber councils such as the Women’s Business Council, Green Business Council, Inter-national Business Association and the Long Beach Young Professionals. The councils are another avenue of service the chamber offers to members in order to bring together similar businesses and allow for individuals to get more involved in their particular industry or area of interest.

The Hospitality Council will focus on one of Long Beach’s major economic generating industries. The HC is designed to bring together industry executives in order to share and voice concerns over legislation at the local, state and federal levels of government. At the same time, The HC will assist with the education, promotion and outreach to the community about the positive impacts hotels, restaurants and other similar hospitality entities have on Long Beach.

The HC is in its infancy stage and continues to meet and discuss direction. Members from The HC have met with local city council members, community stakeholders and other businesses in Long Beach. The Chamber looks forward to reporting on next steps from this new council.

For more information about The HC contact Senior Vice President Jeremy Harris at 562-983-1241, lbchamber.com or tweet us @TheLBChamber.

Attack on Proposition 13 Legislative Proposal Aims to Hurt Small Business

Allen’s continued experience interacting with business owners of all sizes and industries will add

much value to her role as Chairman of the Chamber.

The Long Beach Area Chamber welcomes Kristi Allen as its new Chairman of the Board. Allen currently serves as Vice President of Hotel Operations for Ensemble Hotel Partners in Long Beach, which includes overseeing the DoubleTree by Hilton Carson and carries the responsibility of General Manager at Hotel Maya—a DoubleTree by Hilton.

She was recruited in October 2010 to lead Hotel Maya and created an all-new hotel management company to include operating procedures, policies, structure, benefit programs and operating systems. As General Manager of Hotel Maya, Allen led the complete conversion to a DoubleTree by Hilton brand and currently oversees the operation of the 199-room resort that includes Fuego, the 226 seat Latin infused indoor-outdoor restaurant and lounge; and 30,000 square-feet of indoor- outdoor meetings and events space than includes the new Lagunita waterfront pavilion and Vista Del Mar pre-function, outdoor area. She also directs all marketing, sales efforts, revenue maximization, operations, accounting, human resources and facilities.

A legislative proposal, also known as split roll, is making its way through the legislature that would undermine the protec-tions of Proposition 13 by unfairly targeting commercial and industrial property owners and increasing their property taxes by assessing their property based upon current fair market value instead of acquired value.

The Long Beach Area Chamber and other California business organizations oppose SCA 5 because of the discriminatory tax against commercial and industrial property owners that will ultimately harm small businesses with higher rent, consumers with higher prices and workers through potential job loss. Furthermore, the Chamber opposes the proposal because of the negative effects it will have on small businesses which make up 90% of The Chamber’s members.

“SCA 5 threatens the Proposition 13 protections that com-mercial property owners have come to know and expect since the proposition passed in 1978,” stated Ken Houp, Principal Partner with UHS Insurance Agency and chair of the Long Beach Area Chamber’s Government Affairs Council. “This is another

Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Randy Gordon and Senior Vice President Jeremy Harris continue to ensure the voice of business is represented in Long Beach and in Sacramento.

On two separate occasions, Randy Gordon traveled to Sacramento to testify on state legislation that aims to impose unrealistic mandates. Senate Bill 350 includes giving full authority to the unelected Air Resources Board to enforce a 50% reduction in petroleum consumption by 2030. We believe this is a reck-less policy that has not been fully evaluated, and will likely result in unintended consequences.

Meanwhile, Senior VP Jeremy Harris tackled issues at the local level in city hall by testifying on behalf of longtime chamber members on two separate issues. The first dealt with proceeding with a feasibility study on a federal customs facil-ity to allow international travel at the Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB). This council action was NOT a change to the “noise ordinance” that is currently in place, which the Chamber supports. Council voted 6-3 in favor of the study.

Another local issue was Mitsubishi Cement’s request to expand and modern-ize its facility. Council voted 6-2 in favor (with 1 councilmember absent). This privately funded modernization project will allow for the creation of local jobs while maintaining the highest environmental standards in the industry. The facil-ity will be ready in time for the expected increase in demand for cement in the region and in California.

These are just a few examples of the advocacy work the Chamber does on behalf of its members. For more information on these issues and others, contact Jeremy Harris at 562-983-1241, lbchamber.com or tweet us @TheLBChamber.

Allen joined The Chamber Board of Directors in 2009 and has served on the leadership cabinet since 2011. In addition to her service with The Chamber, Allen currently serves on the City of Long Beach Economic Development Commission as appointed by Mayor Robert Garcia as well as on the board of The Long Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau (LBCVB). She was a board member and past-Chair of the Downtown Long Beach Associates (DLBA) and also held board positions on the Pacific Gateway Workforce Development agency and The International City Theatre.

From 2007 to 2010, Allen was General Manager of the 397-room Long Beach Hilton and Executive Meeting Center (HEI Hotel) in Downtown Long Beach. She spent the previous two years leading the brand conversion of the Park Hyatt Hotel to the Le Meridien San Francisco (HEI Hotel) in San Francisco. As Hotel Manager she oversaw the daily operation of the 360-room, four-star, four-diamond property. She was instru-mental in numerous pilot projects to assist in developing brand standards and establishing brand identity for an emerging hotel brand. In addition, she served on the task force team to open the Westin Minneapolis and acted as Task Force General Manager at several HEI properties including the historic Algonquin in New York City.

Chamber Lobbies For Large and Small Business

proposal backed by public labor unions and liberal grassroots organizations trying to alter a piece of Proposition 13 that covers commercial property, and our members need to to remain vigilant against such tax increases on small business.”

Proposition 13 passed with more than 64% of the vote in 1978 and put an end to continually increasing property taxes. It set a uniform 1% property tax rate, established property valuation and its acquisition value, and limited yearly increases in assessed value to no more than 2%, providing certainty and predictability to government, homeowners and business owners. Voters have been faced with split roll ballot initiatives twice in California’s history (Proposition 8 in June 1978 and Proposition 167 in November 1992) and rejected them both times.

If SCA 5 does not pass the legislature this year, proponents are preparing to file their own ballot initiative for the 2016 election. The Chamber will continue to track the progress of SCA 5 and similar proposals throughout the legislative year.

Want to add to the conversation? Let us know on twitter @TheLBChamber.

In 2004 Allen was the Director of Food and Beverage at the Hilton in San Francisco. She oversaw the daily food and bever-age operations of the 1,908-room union property that included four restaurants, two lounges, room service, mini-bar, employee cafeteria and over 120,000 square feet of meeting space. Allen generated more than $40 million in revenues while managing all food and beverage budgeting and forecasting. She also over-saw the property’s food and beverage marketing, revenue gen-eration and maximization, profitability, business plan develop-ment, service standards, team member and guest relations, and sanitation. Allen supervised 32 managers and approxi mately 500 line level employees including culinary and catering.

Described by Chamber President and CEO Randy Gordon as smart, outgoing and deeply committed to Long Beach, as she has shown through her involvement as past-Chair of the DLBA and current board member of the LBCVB. Allen’s continued experience interacting with business owners of all sizes and industries will add much value to her role as Chairman.

Previously, Allen spent two years as Regional Director of Food and Beverage for the Northern California Cluster over-seeing 14 properties while based at the Sheraton Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco, a 529-room four-diamond property. Allen has also held numerous hotel positions in San Francisco, Orlando, Florida, and Washington D.C. from 1992 to 2002. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administra-tion with a minor in Human Resources from the University of Vermont in Burlington, Vermont, and graduated from the Walt Disney World College Hospitality Program.

In her free time Allen enjoys walking, traveling, and a vari-ety of beach activities. She resides in Long Beach, California, with her husband, son and dog.

Page 2: Your Advocate for Summer 2015

Board of DirectorsLeadership Cabinet

Chairman of the Board Kristi AllenVice President, Hotel OperationsEnsemble Hotel Partners

Chairman-Elect & Chief Financial Officer Jon DeusenberryDirector of Finance – Coordinator, West RegionUnited Parcel Service

Vice-Chairman of Community DevelopmentJeff EvansPlant Manager, AES Alamitos, LLC

Vice-Chairman of Economic DevelopmentKent PetersonVice President & Chief EngineerP2S Engineering, Inc.

Vice-Chairman of Membership ServicesJohn HowardOwner/OperatorChick-fil-A a the Long Beach Towne Center

Vice-Chairman of Public PolicyKen HoupPrincipal, UHS Insurance Agency

At Large MemberJavier AnguloPublic Affairs & Government RelationsWalmart

At Large MemberDeborah Golian CastroPresident and CEO, Creative Productions

At Large MemberPhil JonesCEO/President, Coldwell Banker Coastal Alliance

At Large MemberMitra Novin RogersGovernment Affairs, The Boeing Company

At Large MemberRon PiazzaOwner, Piazza Family Restaurants

At Large MemberDebra RussellDirector, Business Development & Community Relations, Signal Hill Petroleum

At Large MemberJim ZehmerGeneral Manager, TABC, Inc./Toyota

Legal CounselRobert StemlerPartner, Keesal, Young & Logan

President & CEORandy Gordon

Rhiannon AcreeCambrian Homecare

Lou AnthonyJetBlue Airways

John BakkerCity National Bank

William BettisonEnterprise Rent-A-Car

Bill BlairCalifornia Resources Corporation

James CallahanNautilus International Holding Corporation

Ruth CanloboDENSO Products & Services Americas, Inc.

Jane ConoleyCalifornia State University, Long Beach

Kenneth DamiTesoro Refining and Marketing Corporation

Gary DeLongTMSI

Shabnam EbrahimiWells Fargo Bank

Ivonna EdkinsDeVry University Long Beach

Stephen FaichneyValero Energy

Thomas FieldsQuarto Partners

John FreebornRK Properties

Ronald GarciaSouthern California Edison

Travon GrantRepublic Services, Inc.

Craig ImaWindes

Trini JimenezBNSF Railway Company

Wade MartinCSULB, Department of Economics

Jim McCluskieMoffatt & Nichol

Michael MillerInternational City Bank

Jim NormandinMemorial Medical Center Foundation

Eloy OakleyLong Beach City College

Anthony OttoLong Beach Container Terminal Inc.

Andy PerezUnion Pacific Railroad

Marissa RabeHotel Maya

Pam RyanRenaissance Long Beach Hotel

Dave SakamotoFarmers & Merchants Bank

Doug SheaINCO Commercial

Wayne SlavittMobul, LLC

Michael SoltCSULB, College of Business Administration

Phil SteuberAltaFoodcraft Coffee & Refreshment Services

Travis TaylorAECOM

Lesley WilleKaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center

Louie TranCharter Communications

Nick WorthingtonWorthington Ford

Joel YuhasSt. Mary Medical Center

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One World Trade Center, Suite 206 Long Beach, CA 90831-0206 n PH (562) 436-1251 n FAX 436-7099n www.lbchamber.com n www.longbeachadvocacy.biz

The Chamber is the winner of:The California Chamber of Com-merce’s Advocacy Partner of the Year Award 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006 Political Partner of the Year 2008 and President’s Circle Award 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014Cover photos courtesy of the Long Beach Visitors and Convention Bureau: The Long Beach Airport, golf, Downtown Marina

Chamber Staff:Randy Gordon, President/CEO (562) 436-6723 [email protected]

Jeremy Harris, Senior Vice President (562) 983-1241 [email protected]

Ajmaa Heggie, Controller (562) 437-8823 [email protected]

Judy Nelson, Vice President, Business Councils (562) 432-8128 [email protected]

Wendy Rupp, Special Events Manager & Executive Assistant to President/CEO (562) 432-7830 [email protected]

Rachel Bushrow, Membership Coordinator (562) 436-1251 [email protected]

Bobbie Spohn, Membership Coordinator (562) 436-1251 [email protected]

Dorothy Wineman, Newsletter Editor (562) 377-0307 [email protected]

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and businesses.

Our Mission The Chamber is the platform for business to provide leadership, education and advocacy so that the Long Beach area thrives in the 21st century. Our Vision The Chamber will be the acknowl-edged leader in creating community consensus to support local,regional, and international business.Our Core Competenciesn Economic Development:

Creating a Strong Local Economyn Public Policy: Representing the Interest of

Business with Governmentn Community Development: Promoting

the Communityn Membership Services: Providing

Networking Opportunities

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President’s Message

Chamber Says Goodbye To Community Leader

On June 1st of this year our Chamber lost a great young leader, who left way too soon at only 43 years old. Josh Owen had served on the Chamber board for six years and was our Chair of the Government Affairs Council and served as our Vice Chairman of Public Policy for two years. Josh was a very dedicated individual who passionately believed in the Chamber’s mission. He was one of the youngest members to serve on our Leadership Cabinet (executive board of the chamber’s board of directors) in the organi-zation’s history.

Josh was born in Long Beach at Community Hospital to parents Greg and Val Owen. He was raised in Bixby Knolls and Park Estates. Josh began working for Tri-Modal when he was 7 years old spending his summers lacquering flatbed trailers with his father. He swept freight terminals, became a dock worker and learned to drive forklifts at the age of 13 as he contin-ued to move up the ranks within the company.

He attended Woodrow Wilson Classical High School (Wilson) and then attended San Francisco State University where he got his undergraduate degree in film production. He wanted originally to make documentary and cinema verite films as San Francisco had a more independent vibe than other film schools. He spent seven years in film and video production.

After a former customer of his dad’s company told Josh that he was a Georgia Tech alumni and suggested he might consider a mas-ters in international logistics, Josh was quickly off to Georgia to get his masters. In 2000, he returned to Tri-Modal as Vice President of Business Development and went on to become President of the company in 2009. He was a third generation owner of the Owen family of companies—all started by grandfather Bill.

In a Chamber newsletter interview just a few months ago Josh said:

“I like to consider myself like the character Bandit from the film ‘Smokey and the Bandit.’

by Randy GordonPresident and CEO

I’m out in front trying to remove the obstacles so that my operations can run as smooth as possible. Which is why I’m so involved with politics and government. California is highly over-regulated and legislated to death. I don’t want government getting in the way of running my business. I’ll fight the politics and regula-tions so my operations can focus on servicing our customers.”

When he was asked about what he liked best of his job he said: “I like the people I work with. Being a third generation owner of the company and working there since I was a kid,

my employees are more like family to me. I grew up with everyone I work with. So they’re more like aunts and uncles and cousins.”

Josh was an active and well-known figure in the transportation industry, and served on the American Trucking Association board of directors. He served on boards and committees of the California Truckers Association where his father and grandfather both served as Presidents.

Josh gave much back to the community in his participation in local nonprofits. He was on the Westerly School Advisory Board where his kids Brody and Piper attended classes. He also served on several boards at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) such as Associated Students Incorporated, Operations and Supply Chain Management at College of Business, and the Center for International Trade and Transportation. He once was quoted saying that: “I love being in the university setting

“I like the people I work with. Being a third generation owner of the company and working there since I was a kid, my employees are more like family to me. I grew up with everyone I work with. So they’re more like aunts and uncles and cousins.”

because it is all fresh and open minded. Too often in our professional lives we find ourselves in ruts, habits and can become jaded. The university is an opportunity to constantly hit the reset button and find new ways to see the world.” He was also a board member of the Fischer House at the VA Hospital Long Beach. He was active in the Long Beach Rotary Club since joining in 2002.

Josh loved playing golf and never met a golf tournament he didn’t like! He enjoyed many water sports from swimming, fishing, boating, surfing, body surfing, skiing, and

wakeboarding. He was a strong financial sup-porter of Long Beach State men’s basketball and women’s indoor and outdoor volleyball programs. Josh and his wife Tessa backed the Owen’s Condition for Tuition scholarship program which has encouraged thousands of CSULB students each year to commit to living a healthy lifestyle and attaining their fitness and wellness goals.

He was married to Tessa for 12 years and had two beautiful children. Both of Josh and Tessa’s parents and siblings live within a three mile radius so seeing family was very important to him. Positive comments about Josh and who he was reverberated throughout the Long Beach community. A post from the com-pany’s Facebook page summed it up well:

“Josh, we miss you more than you will ever know. You led us with passion, vision and integrity. A beloved father and son. Devoted to making a positive impact on every life you touched. The light that shines from within you will continue to guide us, now and forever.”

Josh was such a talented and very popular young man who gave back to this community so much. He will be deeply missed by so many.

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by Kristi AllenVice President,

Hotel Operations Ensemble Hotel Partners

Chairman’s Message

Chamber Chairman Kristi Allen’s Theme is “Changing Times, Evolving Chamber”

The Chamber saw some amazing accom-plishments this year as it continues the fight for pro-business solutions at the local, state, and federal levels of government. By tracking and lobbying for more than 50 proposed new laws, the Chamber had a positive impact on the bottom lines of our members and business community.

We saw our newly formed Long Beach Young Professionals group double in member-ship from its initial launch last year, from 75 to more than 150 members. This group will serve as the future generation of business leaders, chamber board members, and community leaders in Long Beach. They are a wonderful compliment to what is happening right here in Long Beach with our very own civic leadership.

I would like to thank our President/CEO Randy Gordon, Senior Vice President Jeremy Harris and the full Chamber staff for all of their efforts this past year and the efforts and enthusiasm they have already shown me for what lies ahead. I too look forward to this year with enthusiasm and excitement. This is a time of great change in our city and our business community, which is why I chose “Changing Times, Evolving Chamber” as my theme for the year.

My role, along with our Chamber board, will be to continually review all aspects of the organization to determine new or enhanced strategic initiatives for our evolving organiza-tion. These initiatives include improving our relationship with city hall and city partners, collaborating with other business and non-business organizations to strengthen the voice of business in the city, and evaluating our services to small business members to ensure they are effective and relevant.

To be successful, we must recognize and embrace the changing political and business landscape in Long Beach. This includes new leadership at the local level including the Mayor, City Council, both of our air and sea Ports and California State University, Long Beach. And let’s not forget the new businesses that are repurposing Douglas Park, our many business improvement districts and corridors like Downtown, east Anaheim, Belmont Shore, Bixby Knolls, Uptown, Midtown and other locations throughout the city.

It’s a new relationship between The Chamber and the city with our new mayor and many new city council members. Our goal is to improve and enhance our relationships with City hall regardless of the starting point of each relationship. We want to work collaboratively on goals where we can agree

and discuss or debate professionally on issues we don’t. Mayor Garcia is incredibly inclusive and has successfully brought many entities in the city together—including The Chamber. We are grateful for this growing relationship.

There is also change occurring outside of city hall. Literally, a new civic center and new businesses throughout the city which continue to fuel the economic recovery and provide jobs. Downtown welcomes H&M, the Swedish-based retail clothing company, which recently opened at the all-new Pike Outlets, along with Restoration Hardware and the soon-to-open Forever 21 and Nike stores.

The Chamber’s vision to be the acknowl-edged leader in creating community consensus for all business will press us to self-evaluate, evolve, and take steps towards meeting the needs of all of Long Beach businesses new or old in 2015 and beyond. The Chamber’s current mission and vision statement—to provide leadership, education and advocacy in order to thrive in the 21st century—we must now take to the next level.

Small businesses make up more than 90 percent of the Chamber’s membership. These are businesses with 25 employees or less. The Chamber provides strong support to small businesses with the Women’s Business Council, Long Beach Young Professionals group, small business enhancement programs, discount programs, low-cost advertising opportunities and social media consulting among many other benefits.

One of the goals for this year is to review all of our programs and benefits the Chamber offers to small businesses, and in conjunction with our small businesses, revise these pro-grams and benefits to ensure they are still meeting the needs of our membership. We will ask the business community about their current needs, and even more importantly, how we as an organization can deliver them most effectively by being online, in person or nowadays right on their smartphone.

As the largest and leading business organization in Long Beach we can continue to do what we have always done which has sometimes worked and sometimes hasn’t—or —we can pro-actively evolve as the landscape changes around us, because with evolution comes relevancy. The Chamber is a business that represents businesses and change is what successful companies do to stay in business. We have been around since 1891 so I think evolution is not new to us as an organization, but it will be a focus this year as we ensure we are fully in line strategically to successfully carry out our mission for another 124 years.

Lastly, I want to take the opportunity to thank The Chamber, specifically its Board and our President and CEO Randy Gordon, for extending to me the honor of serving as Chair-man. Clearly—I trust in the Chamber’s staff, the Chamber’s leadership team, its board of directors, and all of our members. I trust that we can evolve with the changing times together. Please join me in these efforts.

Exciting new projects are in progress at Douglas Park and throughout the city with the new west coast Mercedes-Benz vehicle prepara-tion center. Serving 82 dealerships in 12 states and employing approximately 200, the new facility will maintain an inventory of 6,000 cars that will travel between the Port, the Mercedes-Benz facility and its dealerships.

Virgin Galactic is comprised of hundreds of dedicated and passionate professionals— including rocket scientists, engineers, and designers from around the world—united in creating something new and lasting: the world’s first commercial space line.

Combine these exciting economic gains with the Mayor’s vision for Long Beach as a “Tech Hub,” joining the ranks of Silicon Valley in the Bay Area and Silicon Beach in Los Angeles, our city is moving toward a more tech-friendly and tech-savvy business environment. We are grow-ing as a city but there is still room for improve-ment. Henry Ford once said: “Coming together is a beginning, keeping together is progress, and working together is success.”

That’s exactly what we have to do this year as a Chamber to achieve greater success—come together and collaborate with other business organizations, including the Regional Hispanic Chamber the Long Beach, Long Beach Gay and Lesbian Chamber, the Junior Chamber, and the business improvement districts, among other organizations. We have recently been criticized that there is no voice of business in Long Beach. I would beg to differ and say that we are lucky to have many diverse voices of business in Long Beach. We have never been a cookie cutter city, nor will we ever be and it is in our diversity that our strength grows.

The Chamber provides strong support to small businesses through Women’s Business Council, Long Beach Young Professionals group, small

business enhancement programs, discount programs, low-cost advertising opportunities and

social media consulting.

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Creating a Strong Local Economy

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Diamond

n AES Alamitos n BNSF Railway Company

n City National Bank n Farmers & Merchants Bank

n Long Beach Memorial Medical Center,

Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital, Com-

munity Hospital Long Beach n Moffatt & Nichol

n The Queen Mary n St. Mary Medical Center

n Tesoro Refining & Marketing Corporation

Platinum

n Hotel Maya n Hyatt Regency Long Beach/Hyatt

the Pike n JetBlue Airways n Long Beach

City College/Small Business Development Center

n P2S Engineering, Inc.n TABC,Inc./Toyota

n Valero n Walmart Stores, Inc./Sam’s Club

Gold

n California Resources Corporation

n Creative Productions n DENSO Products

and Services Americas, Inc. n Epson America, Inc.

n Hilton Long Beach n Keesal, Young & Logan

n Long Beach Convention & Entertainment

Center n Mitsubishi Cement Corporation

n SAVOR n UHS Insurance Agency n Union Pacific

Railroad n Verizon

Silver

n Ability/Tri-Modal Transportation Services, Inc.

n The Boeing Company n California State

University, Long Beach n Charter Communications

n DeVry University n DirecTV – California

Broadcast Center n IMC Municipal Consulting/

INCO Company n Kaiser Permanente

n Long Beach Container Terminal

n Marriott/Renaissance Properties

n Press Telegram n Signal Hill Petroleum

n Southern California Edison n United Parcel

Service n The Westin Long Beach

n Wells Fargo Bank n Windes

Bronze

n Aquarium of the Pacific n Catalina Express

n Chick-fil-A at the Long Beach Towne Center

n Coldwell Banker Commercial Coastal Alliance

Realty n Enterprise Rent-A-Car n Guzman & Gray,

Certified Public Accountants n Holthouse, Carlin

& Van Trigt, LLP n HR NETwork, Inc.

n Kingdom Partner Solutions, LLC

n Oxbow Carbon & Minerals LLC n Rio Tinto

Minerals n Seaside Printing Company, Inc.

n Universal Technical Institute

The Chairman’s Circle is a special group of members

that have committed to support the LBACC through

sponsorships at various financial levels and at special

events. If your company would like to become a

member of the Chairman’s Circle, please contact

Randy Gordon, President/CEO, at (562) 436-6723 or

email [email protected] for details.

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The American Gold Star Manor—a green oasis in the mid-dle of our city—provides affordable, senior housing for Ameri-can Gold Star Mothers (women who lost sons or daughters in the US military), veterans and other eligible seniors. Originally a US Navy complex of temporary housing for families of sailors and shipyard workers during World War II, the property provided housing for needy American Gold Star Mothers who occupied the old barracks after the war for nearly 30 years. In 1975, American Gold Star Manor, a nonprofit corporation, set up to own and manage the property for the Mothers, applied for a loan from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), razed the dilapidated barracks and built 348 new, modern apartments.

Those new, modern apartments are now 40 years old and in need of repair. Most of the Gold Star Mothers who first lived in those “new” apartments are no longer with us. Many of the US soldiers who were on active duty when Saigon fell in 1975 are now senior veterans in dire need of affordable housing. Fortunately the Manor has kept up with the times. It has opened its doors to many needy vets, and negotiated

Where were you born and raised? I was born in Detroit, Michigan. We moved

to Rochester, NY when I was 4 and we stayed in Rochester through my sophomore year in High School.

Where did you go to college and why did you choose that university? I attended USC for both undergrad and law school. Since USC is the finest academic and athletic institution in the World (ex-cept for CSULB of course – Go Beach!), it was an easy choice.

You are Partner at Keesal, Young & Logan. How long have you worked at this career?

I have been with Keesal, Young & Logan for 28 years. I specialize in corporate and real estate transactional law. I was fortunate to find the firm right out of law school. It has been very rewarding to work at a place that makes people and doing the right thing its top priority. We all face difficult choices from time to time in our jobs. These choices become easier knowing you have your partners’ full support when you make a decision that may have a negative economic impact on the firm but is the right ethical choice to make.

The Best Kept Secret in Long Beach

Q&A with Chamber Legal Counsel Bob Stemler

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125th Inaugural Gala

[The Manor] has opened its doors to many needy vets, and negotiated with HUD and the City of Long Beach to acquire additional rental assistance vouchers.

The Chamber is one of the few organizations that can be a consistent

resource and voice for business…and must continue to be a tireless advocate for both

our small and large business members.

The Chamber appreciates you serving as our legal counsel. What do you like most about this position?

As the Chamber legal counsel, I have had a front row seat at a very interesting show. The Chamber has taken a lead role with its advocacy on behalf of the business community. This has not always been popular and has required the Board and the leadership at the time to stand together on behalf of busi-

Dr. Lisa Grobar (left), Professor of Economics at CSULB, gave an update on the nonprofit community, the 3rd sector of Long Beach’s economy. Linda Alexander (right) Executive Director of the Long Beach Nonprofit Partnership, assisted with the presentation of awards to 10 deserving nonprofit honorees.

W. Henry Walker, President of Farmers & Merchants Bank, accepted the 2015 Destination Tomorrow award.

Past Chairmen (L to Right) Joanne Davis, Matthew Kinley, Dave Dedinsky, Jerry Miller, Mike Walter, Chairman Kristi Allen, Mike Murray, Mark Gray, Lou Anne Bynum, Chairman-Elect Jon Deusenberry, Jay Davis, Jane Nether-ton, Lori Lofstrom and Randy Gordon (seated).

Chamber Chairman-Elect Jon Deusenberry (left) introduced elected officials and Chamber Chairman Kristi Allen gave her remarks.

Vice Chairman of Member Services John Howard (left) delivered a heartfelt invocation and Long Beach Young Professional Board Member Stefanie Gillett (right) led the Pledge of Allegiance

More than 700 guests attended the 2015 Gala honoring Long Beach’s Nonprofit Community, the third sector of our economy at the Long Beach Convention Center, Grand Ballroom.

by Terry GeilingPresident/CEO

American Gold Star Manor

ness. I have been extremely impressed with the caliber of the Chamber board members and staff that have been leading this organization throughout the years that I have served as the Chamber’s legal counsel. I should also point out, although I am the Chamber’s counsel, I am not responsible for Randy!

Other than The Chamber board, what non-profit boards do you serve on? I currently serve on the boards of the California Conference for Equality and Justice, Future Ports, the Long Beach Community Foundation, and the Molina Foundation.

Tell us about one of your favorite non-profit organizations and why you are involved. Long Beach is a very giving community. People give of both their time and resources. The non-profits with which I have

direct involvement are provid-ing critical benefits to our community. The people that implement the mission of these groups are amazing in what they accomplish

with a very limited staff. So, it is impossible to pick a favorite non-profit when each group serves our community with such inspiring passion.

What are your hobbies? What do you like to do for fun? I have three children, a daughter who has graduated from USC, another daughter who will be a sophomore in high school and a son who will be an eighth grader. So my hobbies and activities are pretty much dictated by family. Since my old-er daughter only requires me to check my Instagram account from time to time to see what she’s up to, I spend the balance of the time driving to and from the ballet studio for my other daughter and touring the various pools in Southern California for my son’s burgeoning water polo career. My wife Janet and I are putting about 20,000 miles per year each on our cars.

What future role do you see for the Chamber? The Chamber is one of the few organizations that can be a consistent resource and voice for business. The Chamber can be political party agnostic, but has, should and must con-tinue to be a tireless advocate for both our small and large business members.

with HUD and the Cit y of Long Beach to acquire additional rental assistance vouchers. The 40-year-old HUD mortgage is about to be paid off. The Manor is arranging to refinance the property, and is planning a $50 million renovation of the entire property beginning this fall. It will be one of the largest hous-ing renovation projects in recent Long Beach history.

The work will have four major priorities: modifying 10% of the units to accommodate residents with mobility, vision or hearing impairments; upgraded elevators, new fire safety systems and enhanced disaster preparedness and emergency

response; energy and water conservation measures such as drought tolerant landscaping, a climate controlled drip irriga-tion system, solar hot water and photovoltaic panels, and converting all indoor and exterior lighting to LED fixtures. And the best news for our residents: provide major remodeling of all apartment units: new kitchen cabinets, counters, flooring and Energy Star appliances, new energy and water efficient bathrooms, fresh paint inside and out, and modern, electronic security systems.

After many months of detailed planning, a ground break-ing ceremony will take place in August that will feature the opening of a time capsule buried 40 years ago, revealing documents, news articles and events that were making the headlines in 1975. We will also bury a new time capsule to be opened 40 years from now. Suggestions for items to be included in the capsule may well be antiques in 2055: an iPad, a cell phone and a photograph of the youthful president of the Chamber of Commerce—Randy Gordon.

All of the time, effort and money being expended on this project are to achieve two key objectives.• Provide a clean, quiet, safe and very affordable home for

senior American Gold Star Mothers and parents, US veterans and residents for generations to come

• Maintain the American Gold Star Manor as a GREEN oasis in Long Beach and make this beautiful place we call home known as the “Best Kept Property in Long Beach.”

Your Advocate would like to give you an inside glimpse of some of the board members who serve with The Chamber. Chamber President & CEO Randy Gordon interviewed Board Member Bob Stemler.

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International Business AssociationPresident Trini JimenezDirector, Government Affairs, BNSF Railway

I am honored to have been asked to be this year’s IBA president. I would like to thank our board of directors for serving the membership of the IBA. I would also like to acknowledge

Sheneui Weber, Executive Director, College Advancement and Economic Development at Long Beach City College for her leadership last year.

Long Beach City College stepped up to bring back our World Trade Week Poster Contest and we are very grateful for their financial contribution. It is a great way to get high school and college students involved with the business community. We also have a World Trade Week Speech Contest which was especially unique this year. We partnered with the Chamber’s Green Business Council and Women’s Business Council to award three Speech Contest winners. Each committee raised the scholarship dollars and awarded each student a check.

Another signature event is the annual State of Trade and Transportation luncheon. Thanks to Moffatt & Nichol for their Title Sponsorship since 2009!

The IBA will hold its annual board retreat in August to set our goals for coming year. If you have any program ideas you would like us to consider, or if your company is interested in sponsoring an event, one of our student activities or just sponsoring a student for lunch, please contact Judy Nelson at the Chamber at [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you at an IBA event!

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Signature Events

Women’s Business Council’s Women of Excellence and Small Business Grants Dinner attendees (L-R) Ena Alcaraz, WBC President; LB 3rd District Council-woman Suzie Price; Women of Excellence award recipient Miriam Makovic-Basic, M.D., Ph.D., Complete Woman Care; Deborah Kearn, Long Beach Unified School District; Small Business Grant recipient Dina Berg, Heart of Ida; Woman of Excellence award recipient Emily Duval Ledger, Recreation Fitness; and Marissa Rabe, WBC President-Elect.

World Trade Week

Women’s Business Council

Entrepeneur of the Year

(L-R) Past Chamber Chairman Blake Christian and Frank Komin, Executive Vice President, South Operations for California Resources Corporation (CRC) who received the 2015 Holthouse Carlin & Van Trigt Corporate Citizen of the Year award. Long Beach City College President Eloy Oakley presented Melinda Young of ToolLodge with the 2015 Shaun Lumachi Rising Star award.

Green Business Council

Presenting scholarships and certificates to WTW Poster Contest Winners is Lou Anne Bynum, (center) Executive Vice President, College Advancement & Economic Development, Long Beach City College. Vladimir Herrera (left) had the winning illustration, and Amy Park (right) was the runner-up.

Exploring green technologies and business practices, the Green Business Council visited jetBlue Airways for a presentation and tour.

The 2015 City National Bank Entrepreneur of the Year award was presented to Rhiannon Acree, Owner/Founder of Cambrian Homecare. (L to R) Chair-man Kristi Allen, Chamber President/CEO Randy Gordon, Rhiannon Acree and Jim Haney, Senior VP and Regional Manager, Commercial Banking Services for City National Bank.

Green Business CouncilPresident Wade MartinChairman, CSULB - Department of Economics

The mission of the GBC is to assist its members to improve profits, enhance the community and protect the environment by promoting green technologies and business

practices through education, outreach, networking and advocacy. We also strive to develop an environment that will support existing and attract new green sector companies to the Long Beach area and to help raise the level of sustainable business practices used by Chamber members and others within the community.

As we begin our fifth year we plan to visit Chamber member companies to better educate ourselves on the various green technologies and services our members provide. The tours are free to attend.

If you are interested in attending the Green Business Council events or would like information about our upcoming meeting, please contact Judy Nelson at the Chamber at [email protected]. We hope you will considering joining us!

Chamber Council Presidents Look AheadWomen’s Business Council

President Marissa RabeAssistant Director of Restaurant Operations, Hotel Maya, DoubleTree by Hilton

I would like to thank the 2014-2015 board of directors for its dedication, hard work and leadership in promoting the mission of the

WBC. This past year we organized several key events, includ-ing two of our signature events: Experience Speaks and the Women of Excellence dinners. Our luncheons, mixers and other events brought leaders, business people and members of our community together for business training, community building and a little fun!

I would like to welcome our 2015-2016 board members and thank them in advance for the time and energy they will put in to make each event and activity the best it can be!

Our board’s vision is about empowering, connecting and celebrating women’s roles and contributing to the betterment of our community. In August we will hold our annual board retreat to set the goals for the coming year.

I am grateful for the opportunity to serve, and am looking forward to working with this board and the members of the Women’s Business Council. I hope we can count on your involvement and support!

2015 Kingdom Partner Solutions LLC Community Spirit Award Recipients Gloria and George Deukmejian with Lorayn Jacinto (left), Kingdom Partner Solutions LLC Director of Operations, and Past Chairman Jim Eaton (center), Kingdom Partner Solutions LLC Founder/CEO.

Just imagine, right here in our community, hundreds of Southern California business owners are expanding their operations, realizing increased revenues, and hiring more employees as a result of their participation in the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program operated out of the Southern California Regional Center of Long Beach City College. Business owners from Bakersfield to San Diego access the classes through Long Beach City College and Los Angeles City College. Payal Kamdar is the CEO of VSolvit, a geospatial and information technology consulting services and solutions to government and private sector clients. Since joining the program, VSolvit has grown from 16 employees to over 200 employees and increased revenues by 1,677%!

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses is a public-private partnership unlocking the growth and job-creation potential of small business owners. Led by co-chairs Lloyd Blankfein, Warren Buffett, Michael R. Bloomberg and Dr. Michael Porter, the program provides businesses with a practical business and management education, business support services, and access to capital. The program has served nearly 5,000 small businesses across the United States and United Kingdom.

A recent progress report Stimulating Small Business Growth (for full report, visit www.gs.com/10ksb) developed by Babson

by Vivian Shimoyama Regional Executive Director,

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses

College shows 76% of all small business owners nationwide who completed the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses educational program grew revenue within 18 months of graduation and more than 57% created jobs in the same timeframe. Hear what leaders in the private and public sector have to say about the program—

“We are so pleased to see that these results confirm that small businesses continue to play a central role in spurring economic growth and job creation in their communities and nationwide,” said Dina Habib Powell, President of the Gold-man Sachs Foundation and head of the firm’s Impact Investing business. The program is a success because of the dedication and commitment of partners like Long Beach City College.”

“The latest report validates what hundreds of business owners already know—education never stops,” said Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia. “Thanks to this partnership between Goldman Sachs and Long Beach City College, more than 600 small business owners in Long Beach and around Southern California are realizing their dreams and taking their companies to new heights.”

We are always looking for business owners that want to increase their revenues, create and retain jobs, and contribute to the economic growth of our region. Our alumni have shared with us that the 10,000 Small Businesses program is an investment in their leadership, their teams, and the growth of their businesses. Are you a lifelong learner that wants to grow your business? The program is at ‘no cost—free’ for those selected through an application process for a scholar-ship from the Goldman Sachs Foundation. To apply visit www.10KSBapply.com, or contact your Long Beach Chamber membership representative.

Chamber Partners with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Program

Long Beach Young ProfessionalsPresident Bijan NooriFounding Principal at Baypoint Group, LLC

As one of The Chamber’s newest Council groups, the Long Beach Young Professionals (LBYP) continues to grow by leaps and bounds.

At approximately 160 members in just over a year, this motivated group of young professionals continues to come together to learn from one another and share like experi-ences at this point in their careers. I am happy to help lead this group in the new Chamber year.

The goal of LBYP is to serve as a forum for the like-minded young professionals who work and/or live in Long Beach. Through the LBYP platform of bi-monthly networking break-fasts, evening social networking events and our knowledge-able community and business leaders as speakers for these events, this has helped to provide educational and develop-mental opportunities to the members of LBYP. The members are also the ones that assist with making this group successful through their thoughtful suggestions of topics, speakers and connected relationships.

Our LBYP format is a breakfast network meeting every other month, with a social network evening event in the in between months. The breakfast network meeting starts again on September 23. For more info on this event and others, please contact The Chamber at 562-436-1251, lbchamber.com or tweet us @TheLBChamber.

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L’Opera Rakes in Top Honors at Southern California Restaurant Writers Awards

L’Opera was one of only three Italian restaurants in Southern California to be honored with both the 5 Star Award, for maintaining a trifecta of unparalleled food, ser-vice and ambiance, and the Golden

Bacchus Award, for the restaurant’s exceptional wine program. “On behalf of the entire staff at L’Opera, we are proud to

accept this recognition from the Southern California Restaurant Writers,” said owner and veteran restaurateur Terry Antonelli. “We work hard to ensure that every guest experience is unforgettable in terms of cuisine, wine selection and ambiance, and will continue to do so.”

Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach Voted Among World’s Top 10 Motorsports Events

In an online poll conducted by USA TODAY and 10Best.com, fans voted the

Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach among the world’s 10 best motorsports races, along with the Indianapolis 500, Baja 1000, 12 Hours of Sebring and Singapore Grand Prix.

“It is extremely gratifying to know that motorsports fans around the world see our event as one of the best in the world,” said Jim Michaelian, president and CEO of the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach. “Our thanks to them for voting for us in the poll, and we look forward to once again delivering a world-class event in 2016.”

The Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, will run for the 42nd time on April 15-17, and is the longest-running street race in North America.

MemorialCare Health System Names New CEOJohn Bishop, Chief Financial Officer of

Long Beach Memorial, Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach, Community Hospital Long Beach and Seaside Health Plan has been appointed CEO of the three hospitals, succeeding former CEO Diana Hendel.

Bishop has been an executive with MemorialCare Health System since 2004. He started at MemorialCare as CFO of Saddleback Memorial Medical Center in Laguna Hills and San Clemente following 12 years as a Certified Public Accountant with Ernst & Young, LLP, consulting with some of the country’s best-known health care organiza-tions. In 2009, he joined the Long Beach executive manage-ment team as CFO of Long Beach Memorial, Miller Children’s, Community Hospital and Seaside Health Plan and oversaw financial operations of Memorial Medical Center Foundation, a philanthropic support organization for the three hospitals.

“John is a strategic, engaged and innovative leader with extensive experience in executive management and finance. That breadth of knowledge combined with John’s leadership in all aspects of health care delivery—from inpatient, outpatient and ambulatory settings to physician groups, health plans and community-based care—makes him the perfect choice to lead our Long Beach hospitals and programs,” says Barry Arbuckle, Ph.D., president and CEO of MemorialCare Health System, recently named among the Top 50 Health Systems in the U.S. by Becker’s Hospital Review.

Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach Employees Raise Awareness for Autism

More than 60 employees of Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach, along with community sup-porters, parents of patients with au-tism and their families participated in the “Light it up Blue” global initiative on World Autism Awareness Day.

“With more than 70 million people living with Autism in the world, and

three million in the U.S., it is a disability that people need to make an effort to understand rather than ignore,” said Dr. Gary Feldman, M.D., medical director, Stramski Children’s Develop-mental Center, Miller Children’s.

Trent Bryson Named President of Board of Directors for Boys & Girls Clubs of Long Beach

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Long Beach has appointed Trent Bryson to serve as president of its board of directors, leading 40+ volunteers who ensure the Clubs fulfill their mission to provide “a positive place for kids.” The Clubs annually serve more than 4,000 children at

three traditional Club sites, eight school sites, and three park sites where boys and girls get assistance with their homework, make friends, participate in sports and the arts and learn healthy life skills that help prepare them for adulthood.

Trent is Chief Executive Officer of Long Beach-based Bryson Financial, which provides solutions for employee benefits, retirement plans and business insurance for clients nationwide. He raised two children in Long Beach and has served on the Boys & Girls Clubs of Long Beach executive committee since 2010 and as a volunteer for more than 10 years.

“We are very excited to welcome Trent as board president,” said Don Rodriguez, Chief Executive Officer of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Long Beach. “With his financial acumen and his passion for our mission, we look forward to his leadership that will help us get stronger and stronger in our commitment to serving children in the community.”

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Software Executive Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Karl Chan, president and chief technology officer of Laserfiche, a Long Beach-based content-management software company, received a lifetime achievement award recently from the Los Angeles Business Journal.

Chan, who has been with Laserfiche since 1989, is involved in all aspects of its product development cycle, from analyzing business needs to programming and marketing.

“Karl is an inspiring leader who encourages employees across the company to think creatively about how to solve business problems,” Thomas Phelps IV, chief information officer and chief corporate strategist at Laserfiche, said in a statement. “He has been key in shaping a culture in which creativity is encouraged, teams are empowered to take risks in problem-solving, and innovation is rewarded.”

Chamber Members Making NewsThe Members Making News section is an opportunity for you to share exciting or noteworthy news and to connect with your Chamber community. Whether your business is big or small, we’d like to hear from you. Just send your 75-word statement along with a photo or company logo to Dorothy Wineman at [email protected].

Aquarium of the Pacific CEO Named 2015 Conservator of the Year

Congratulations to Aquarium of the Pacific President and CEO Jerry R. Schubel, who was named the 2015 Conservator of the Year by the Bolsa Chica Conservancy.

Schubel was selected for his visionary leadership in ocean conserva-tion through exploration, research

and education. The award was presented at the nonprofit organization’s annual Barefoot Ball, an event that raised more than $150,000 to support the conservancy’s STEM-based education programs.

“The Conservancy and the Aquarium of the Pacific share the same focus on education as a way to engage youth and the public in the long-term effort to preserve coastal resources like wetlands and the ocean,” said Schubel.

Phil Jones of Coldwell Banker Coastal Alliance Receives Honors

In May Coldwell Broker Phil Jones was formally inducted into the National Association of Realtors’ RPAC Hall of Fame, one of 573 members from a total membership of 1.1 million. Additionally, he has been honored

with Member Emeritus standing. Jones is also a member of the organization’s Federal Taxation Committee.

Jones was selected as an Honorary Director-for-Life of the California Association of Realtors, a 180,000 member organiza-tion that successfully protects homeowner and private property rights. He was Vice Chairman of the CAR Strategic Planning and Finance Committee and Regional Chairman in 2013.

Boeing Elects CEO Dennis Muilenburg

The Boeing board of directors has appointed Dennis A.

Muilenburg to be the company’s 10th chief executive, succeeding W. James (Jim) McNerney, Jr., who held the position for the past 10 years. McNerney will continue as board chairman until he retires at the end of February 2016.

“Dennis is an extremely capable, experienced and respected leader with an immense passion for our company, our people, and our products and services,” said McNerney, who made priorities of succession planning and leadership development at the outset of his tenure. “As CEO, Dennis will bring a rich com-bination of management skills, customer focus, business and engineering acumen, a can-do spirit and the will to win. With a deep appreciation of our past accomplishments, and the energy and skill to drive those to come, he is well suited to lead our very talented Boeing team into its second century,” he added.

Muilenburg, 51, is a 30-year company veteran. “As we con-tinue to drive the benefits of integrating our enterprise skills, capabilities and experience, we will find new and better ways to engage and inspire employees, deliver innovation that drives customer success, and produce results to fuel future growth and prosperity for all our stakeholders,” he said.

Alamitos Bay Neighbors Celebrates its First Anniversary Issue

Alamitos Bay Neighbors has reached an important milestone: its first year in print. The hyper-local monthly magazine is mailed to every single-family residence in Naples and the Peninsula. Each month a neighborhood family is featured on the cover. “That’s why people love it,” says publisher Heidi Nye. “Your neighbor on the cover gets you to read the

magazine every time.” Residents contribute articles and photos, making it a facebook-in-print experience. To be a part of Alamitos Bay Neighbors’ second year, please contact Heidi at 562-704-9942.

In Memorium

Henry Meyer, Legendary Businessman Henry Meyer, who operated

Belmont Shore’s memorable Hamburger Henry’s restaurant, passed away at the age of 89.

Meyer was involved in many business, civic, and political organiza-tions including the Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, the Belmont Shore Business Associates, Rotary Club of Long Beach and several boards of

directors including Operation Jump Start, International City Bank and St. Mary Medical Center.

“Henry was about the community,” said Grand Prix of Long Beach founder Chris Pook. “He served in a very loyal and smart way. His passing is truly the end of an era.”

Meyer was a dedicated volunteer and generous contribu-tor of The California Conference for Equality and Justice. He did two particularly invaluable things for CCEJ: once a month he reviewed the bank statements, ensuring a clean audit and that the reconciliations were correct. Secondly, he regularly visited with CCEJ’s students at Reid and other high schools. As a guest speaker he talked about his experiences as a Holocaust survivor and as a businessman. The students, some of the most challenged and vulnerable in Long Beach, were captivated by his story, his sense of humor and his work ethic. He motivated them to keep working and taught them about perseverance and the dangers of bias and bigotry.

Born in Germany in 1925, Henry and his family escaped the oncoming Holocaust and fled to China in 1939, where he soon began learning the hospitality trade at E.D. Sasoon’s Carthay Hotel in Shanghai. In 1942, the family was interned

during the 3-year Japanese occupation. In 1947 his family sent Henry, the first-born, to the US, landing in San Francisco with $10 in his pocket. He worked in hotels and restaurants all over the country, including Atlantic City, White Sulfur Springs in West Virginia, Chicago and Houston. In 1960 he came to Long Beach to manage the Elks Lodge on Willow.

His dream, by then, was to open a restaurant in Belmont Shores. The story goes that he stopped a boy on the street and asked him, “What food would you want if you could have anything?” “A hamburger, a Coke and fries,” was the not surprising answer.

And so Hamburger Henry’s was born. Meyer’s innova-tive menu included more than 35 takes on the basic burger, including a Marua Burger, with deep-fried bananas and coconut, a Lox Burger with cream cheese, and a Polar Burger with soft-serve ice cream.

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Choppin Demolition Contractors Scott Choppin (562) 552-1777 choppindemolition.comCurtin Maritime, Corp. Gail Hoffman (562) 983-7257 www.curtinmaritime.com Marine VenturesDine LBC LLC Terri Henry (562) 572-4770 www.dinelbc.com MarketingGlobal Connections, LLC Maurice Duffy (800) 568-2435 globalconnectionsllc.biz Imports/Exports & DistributionGlu Mobile Megan Kindler (415) 800-6433 www.glu.com Computer - Networking/ApplicationsHaute Box Stacey Shea (LBYP) (562) 519-5177 www.shophautebox.com Retail Specialty ShopHD Orthodontics Dr. Heather Desh (610) 762-0997 www.hdorthodontics.com Dentists - Cosmetic and ReconstructiveHenley Pacific LLC DBA Valvoline Instant Oil Change Jesse Golden (LBYP) (949) 390-3919 Automobile - Repair/ServiceKMEA Leigh Comstock 562-394-6671 www.kmea.net Environmental Engineering/ConsultingLD Products Aaron Leon (562) 384-5600 www.ldproducts.com Printer Ink and Toner CartridgesLong Beach Internal Medical Group Danny Phu, M.D. (LBYP) (562) 595-8549 www.lbimg.com Medical Group PracticeLuther Burbank Savings Arnel Sanchez (310) 272-7374 www.lbsavings.com BanksNorthgate Supermarkets–10th St. Sergio Gonzalez (562) 438-1062 www.northgatemarkets.com Grocery Stores & MarketsNorthgate Supermarkets– Cherry Ave. Victor Munoz (562) 423-1300 www.northgatemarkets.com Grocery Stores & Markets

Rapid Business Financing Lisa Dauntain (LBYP) (562) 265-1881 www.rapidbusinessfinancing.com Financial Services & AdvisorsRebuild the United States Stas Margaronis (707) 586-2472 www.rbtus.com Renewable EnergySFL-Paramount Jude McKenzie (480) 431-2958 www.storageparamount.com Storage Services/Rental ServicesSmart & Final–Atlantic Ave. Joshua Amesquita (562) 218-0991 www.smartandfinal.com Grocery Stores & MarketsSmart & Final - Redondo Ave. Jason Oliva (562) 438-0450 www.smartandfinal.com Grocery Stores & MarketsSmart & Final–Ximeno Ave. Garrett Hillsabeck www.smartandfinal.com/ Grocery Stores & MarketsSupply Chain Solutions Lee Payne (424) 488-0117 scsolutionsinc.com Business ServicesTaylor Tax and Accounting dba Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Nicholas Taylor (562) 494-8300 Tax Services and AdviceThe Joint...the chiropractic place Monica Groves (213) 332-5639 www.thejoint.com Chiropractic ServicesThe Reeves Law Group Alex Guillen (714) 550-6000 www.robertreeveslaw.com/long-beach/personal-injury-attorneys Attorneys/Law FirmsTotal Wine & More Edward Cooper (LBYP) (301) 547-0807 www.totalwine.com Retail Specialty ShopTrusted Life Care, LLC Leslie Davis (310) 383-0062 www.trustedlifecare.com Health Care ServicesUniversal Technical Institute (UTI) Alex Cherin (213) 741-1500 www.uti.edu EducationUrban Village Misha Lightner (LBYP) (562) 432-3714 www.urbanvillagelb.com Apartments

Welcome New Members We are pleased to welcome our newest investors in The Chamber who joined during the months of April, May, June and July.

AUGUST

26-27 DLBA Taste of Downtown—Waterfront (562) 436-4259

SEPTEMBER

10 CCEJ 41st Annual Food and Beverage Industries Humanitarian Awards Dinner (562) 435-8184

12 Rancho Los Alamitos Rancho Roundup (562) 431-3541

12 Young Horizons Child Development Centers Fiesta Ball (562) 437-8991

12 The Guidance Center 5th Annual Sunset Sip (562) 485-2551

14 Long Beach State Athletics Baseball Fan Golf Tournament (562) 985-7976

19 Int’l City Theatre ENCORE (562) 436-461019 Steel Magnolias Event (562) 331-800719 Long Beach Ronald McDonald House

3rd Annual Car Show (562) 285-430824 LBACC Shaun Lumachi Memorial Golf Classic

(562) 432-783025 Long Beach Rescue Mission 33rd Annual

Long Beach Leadership Prayer Breakfast (562) 591-1292

26 Memorial Medical Center Foundation Team Spirit Long Beach Run (562) 933-1661

28 Power 4 Youth’s 5th Annual Mini-Golf Tournament (562) 435-2352

OCTOBER

1 Long Beach State Athletics “A Toast to Women’s Athletics” (562) 985-7976

3 Food Finders Fall BBQ (562) 283-1400 X1073 Friends of Pathways Fundraiser

(562) 884-36294 Rancho Los Cerritos “Mariachis and

Margaritas” (562) 206-20409 Long Beach Marathon (562) 795-890010 Downtown Long Beach Associates

Promenade Beer & Wine Festival (562) 436-4259

11 Long Beach State Athletics A Toast to Women’s Athletics (562) 985-7976

15 Precious Lamb 9th Annual Celebration and Fundraising Banquet (562) 243-1715

17 Aquarium of the Pacific Sea Fare (562) 590-3100

18 Memorial Medical Center Foundation iWalk… 4 Kids (562) 933-1670

Nonprofit Event Master Calendar

21 Long Beach Ronald McDonald House 2nd Annual “A Few Good Men” Gala (562) 285-4307

28 International City Theatre ENCORE (562) 495-4595

30 Long Beach State Athletics Men’s Volleyball Halloween Party (562) 985-7976

NOVEMBER

9 Long Beach State Athletics Beach Athletics Club Golf Tournament (562) 985-7976

12 Long Beach State Athletics Beach Athletics Hall of Fame (562) 985-7976

14 St. Mary Medical Center Foundation 34th Annual Dinner & Auction (562) 491-7981

25 Long Beach Rescue Mission 43rd Annual Thanksgiving Celebration (562) 591-1292

DECEMBER

5 Parkers’ Lighthouse and Queensview Steakhouse Santa’s Breakfast (562) 432-6500

5 33rd Annual Belmont Shore Christmas Parade (562) 434-3066

10 Long Beach Rescue Mission 2nd Annual Fundraising Gala and Dinner (562) 591-1292

13 69th Annual Naples Island Boat Parade

We are pleased to feature a calendar listing major fund raising events for our nonprofit members in the greater Long Beach area. If you would like to promote a nonprofit event and help prevent scheduling conflicts, contact Wendy Rupp at [email protected] or (562) 432-7830.

Chamber Members Reveal Positive Returns on Their Investment

“The Chamber’s 2015 Gala was a most memorable event. We were honored to be recognized as the ‘Destination Tomorrow’ recipient. Nonprofits have always had a special place at Farmers & Merchants Bank, dating all the way back to 1907 when my great-grandfather CJ Walker founded F&M in Long Beach.”

The Chamber does an incredible job of bringing together diverse industry folks in the region. The Chamber’s City National Bank Entrepreneur of the Year showcased multiple businesses and entrepreneurs in one place. More than 500 people attended which gave me a wonderful opportunity to network, talk about my business, and hear from some outstanding speakers and well deserving hon-orees. I highly recommend attending this event next year!

Henry Walker Farmers & Merchants Bank

“The Chamber’s Long Beach Young Professionals group is an incredible networking tool and professional growth opportunity for the future leaders of Long Beach. The speakers at the networking breakfast are inspiring and engaging. The socials are a chance to connect with my peers and other like-minded professionals in a casual atmosphere. This is a dynamic group of people and I encourage everyone to come check it out!”

Stefanie Gillett Communication Specialist, Signal Hill Petroleum

“As a new business owner, I found the Chamber to be very supportive in helping me to arrange and publicize my grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony. The Chamber staff assisted me in coordinating with Council-man Daryl Supernaw’s office, they invited other Chamber members and had great advice for me with respect to promoting the event. My grand opening went off without a hitch and I consider it to have been a huge success!”

Mary Doyle President/Owner EmbroidMe

Tom Schick Realtor, The Botique Real Estate Group

Vida Organic Wellness Julia Donovan (LBYP) (562) 253-1515 www.vidaorganicwellness.com Beauty Salons and Day SpasWells Fargo Bank–Atlantic Ave. (562) 422-8859 www.wellsfargo.com BanksWells Fargo Bank–Bellflower Blvd Hooman Karbasion 562-493-7170 www.wellsfargo.com BanksWells Fargo Bank–Belmont Shore George Jones (562) 856-5260 www.wellsfargo.com BanksWells Fargo Bank - Bixby Knolls Edith Lopez (562) 428-3626 www.wellsfargo.com BanksWells Fargo Bank - CSULB Alex Garcia (562) 597-0513 www.wellsfargo.com Banks

Wells Fargo Bank—Marina Pacifica Alberto Cortes (562) 430-3697 www.wellsfargo.com BanksWells Fargo Bank–So. CA Region Shabnam Ebrahimi (714) 796-1459 www.wellsfargo.com BanksWells Fargo Bank–Spring St. (562) 421-2788 www.wellsfargo.com BanksWells Fargo Bank–Traffic Circle Hortencia Acosta (562) 597-6444 www.wellsfargo.com BanksWells Fargo Bank–Willow St. Alexander Salty (562) 981-5880 www.wellsfargo.com BanksWorld Data Systems Michael Nguyen (800) 201-1268 www.worlddatasystems.com Merchant Services

Long Beach Internal Medical Group Dr. Danny Phu (562) 595-8549 Medical Group PracticeThe Grand Event Center Dan D’Sa (562) 426-0555 Catering & Banquets/Food ServiceTotal Wine & More Edward Cooper (301) 547-0807 Retail Specialty ShopiCORE Global Jeffrey Hakim (714) 418-4410 Real Estate - CommercialHenley Pacific LLC DBA Valvoline Instant Oil Change Jesse Golden 949-390-3919 Automobile - Repair/ServiceProper’s Pickle Pejmon Noori (949) 637-1575 Retail Specialty ShopAmerican Golf Corporation– Lakewood Country Club Brooke Kelly (562) 421-0550 x21 Golf Course/ CenterThrivent Financial Kelsey Esswein (909) 262-2613 Financial Services & AdvisorsChildNet Youth & Family Services Amy Shaw (562) 490-7679 Youth & Family Services/Non-Profit

Marriott (Renaissance/ Residence Inn) Brynn Smith (562) 896-0831 Hotels/MotelsOptomi, LLC Heidi Berryhill (562) 280-4966 IT ServicesVida Organic Wellness Julia Donovan (562) 253-1515 Beauty Salons and Day SpasLong Beach State Athletics Katie Tuller (562) 985-7976 Entertainment/Schools - Universities & Colleges/SportsRapid Business Financing Lisa Dauntain (562) 265-1881 Financial Services & AdvisorsKingdom Partner Solutions, LLC Lorayn Jacinto (562) 795-6491 Executive Coaching/ M&A ServicesUrban Village Misha Lightner (562) 432-3714 ApartmentsJeunesse Global Sheila Kay Jones (310) 748-8223 Health and WellnessHaute Box Stacey Shea (562) 519-5177 Retail Specialty ShopWorld Data Systems Michael Nguyen (800) 201-1268 Merchant Services/Credit Card Processing/Payroll

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1050 Linden Avenue Long Beach, CA 908131-888-4STMARY1-888-478-6279www.stmarymedicalcenter.org

Hospital Highlights• Grand opening of St. Mary 1923.

• Long Beach Earthquake on March 10, 1933 destroys old hospital.

• Grand opening of Sisters’ new hospital on July 1937.

• 1955 – St. Mary Hospital performs the � rst cardio catheterization in city history.

• 1958 – First arti� cial kidney treatment in Long Beach is provided by St. Mary Hospital.

• 1959 – St. Mary Hospital performs the city’s � rst open heart surgery using a heart pump.

• 1968 – The � rst Coronary Care Unit in Long Beach opens at St. Mary Hospital.

• 1970 – The � rst hemodialysis unit in Long Beach opens at St. Mary Hospital.

• 1974 – The � rst CAT (computer-aided tomography) scan unit in Long Beach is launched.

• 2012 – Dedicated to serving the community, St. Mary Medical Center provided $47 million in uncompensated and charity programs to the Long Beach region in 2011-2012.

• 2014 – Now in its 33rd year, the St. Mary Foundation’s Annual Auction and Dinner is one of the premier events in Long Beach, raising $12 million for the hospital over the years.

Sisters’ new hospital on 10th Street in 1937.

Evalyn and Modestus Bauer. Bauer Professional Building 1974.

Vince Esposito, M.D., with Sister Mary Alphonsus Tallon.

Sister Alphonsus prepares the emergency room suite.Grand opening of St. Mary 1923.

Temporary hospital after the 1933 earthquake.

The Mobile Care Clinic vehicle is part of the new St. Mary Breathe Easy Mobile Outreach Program launched thanks

to an $834,000 grant from the Port of Long Beach.

St Mary’s commitment to excellence includes a Siemens 64 slice CT scanner.

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Find out about these upcoming events and more at www.lbchamber.com or call (562) 436-1251.

Plan Ahead…

LBYP Networking Breakfast September 23, 2015

Shaun Lumachi Memorial Golf ClassicSeptember 24, 2015

State of the County November 19, 2015

Find out about these upcoming events and more at www.lbchamber.com or call (562) 436-1251.

Living Ethics Every Day March 17, 2016

City National Bank Entrepreneur of the YearApril 28, 2016

125th Chamber GalaJune 16, 2016

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