Chambers of Commerce: ranked by 2004 budget.EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The 25 largest chambers of commerce in Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. County saw an increase in their cumulative budgets of $1 million, or 4 percent, in 2004. Eighteen chambers reported budget increases from 2003 while six reported decreases and one remained constant. The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce remained No. 1 and increased its budget by $300,000 to $4.5 million. Redondo Beach Redondo Beach (rĭdŏn`dō), city (1990 pop. 60,167), Los Angeles co., S Calif., on the Pacific Ocean; inc. 1892. Once a commercial port for Los Angeles, it is a residential and resort city with a protected harbor and an excellent marina. Chamber of Commerce and Visitor's Bureau moved up four spots to No. 7 on the list, as its budget increased by $320,000, or 41 percent. The Manhattan Beach Manhattan Beach, city (1990 pop. 32,063), Los Angeles co., S Calif., on Santa Monica Bay; inc. 1912. It is a residential and beach community with an oil refinery and nearby factories that produce transportation and electrical equipment, computers, and pottery. Chamber of Commerce moved up two spots to No. 19 after increasing its budget by 33 percent, to $530,000. With its budget declining by 5 percent, the Santa Clarita Valley The Santa Clarita Valley is the valley of the Santa Clara River in Southern California. It stretches through Los Angeles County and Ventura County. Its main population center is the city of Santa Clarita. The valley was part of the 48,612-acre (19,672. Chamber of Commerce slipped to No. 11 on the list from No. 5. The Beverly Hills Beverly Hills, city (1990 pop. 31,971), Los Angeles co., S Calif., completely surrounded by the city of Los Angeles; inc. 1914. The largely residential city is home to many motion-picture and television personalities. Chamber of Commerce held on to its No. 2 ranking despite an 11 percent decrease in budget over the past year. It projects a 24 percent increase for 2005. The Glendale Glendale. 1 City (1990 pop. 148,134), Maricopa co., S central Ariz., adjacent to Phoenix; inc. 1910. It is located in a rich agricultural region irrigated by the Salt River project. Glendale has become one of the fastest-growing U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Greater Los Angeles African American African American Multiculture A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa. See Race. Chamber of Commerce join the list at No. 21 and No. 25, respectively. THE TRENDS [GRAPHICS OMITTED] THE PACESETTER LOS ANGELES AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The largest group of its type in the region has added to its repertoire Repertoire may mean Repertory but may also refer to:
"We hope to increase the number of chambers involved in LACAN to 50 over the next two years" said Chairman George George, river, c.345 mi (560 km) long, rising in a lake on the Quebec-Labrador boundary, E Canada. It flows N through Indian Lake (125 sq mi/324 sq km) to Ungava Bay (an arm of Hudson Strait). Kieffer Kieffer may mean:
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A trademark used for a screw with a head having two intersecting perpendicular slots and for a screwdriver with a tip shaped to fit into these slots. LLP LLP - Lower Layer Protocol . Kieffer also expects membership at the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce to increase in the coming year. As the Chamber's first two-term chairman, Kieffer has helped drive an agenda that includes lobbying for business tax reform in the city of Los Angeles
"Last year, the Chamber opposed op·pose v. op·posed, op·pos·ing, op·pos·es v.tr. 1. To be in contention or conflict with: oppose the enemy force. 2. the recall of former Gov. Gray Davis based on principle," said Kieffer, who served on Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's transition team and advises the current administration. In January January: see month. 2005, Kieffer will be replaced as chairman by Christopher Martin
Christopher Martin (born c. 1582) was one of the forty-one Pilgrims who signed the Mayflower Compact on November 11 1620, during the trip across the Atlantic Ocean from England to North , chief executive of A.C a.c., adv the abbreviation for ante cibum, a Latin phrase meaning “before eating.” . Martin Partners. "He is ready to handle the responsibilities of the position," Kieffer said.
Rank Chamber of Commerce Budget Other
(Rank in 2003) (thousands) * minimum fee
* name * 2004 (annual)
* address * 2003 * members
* 2005 (1) * year founded
1 Los Angeles Area Chamber of $4,500 $500
Commerce (1) $4,200 1,450
350 S. Bixel St. $4,500 1888
Los Angeles 90017
2 Beverly Hills Chamber of 2,473 400
Commerce (2) 2,774 720
239 S. Beverly Drive 3,270 1923
Beverly Hills 90212
3 Hollywood Chamber of 1,900 360
Commerce (3) 1,900 1,038
7018 Hollywood Blvd. 2,100 1921
Hollywood 90028
4 Long Beach Area Chamber of 1,225 450
Commerce (4) 1,100 1,895
One World Trade Center, 1,350 1891
Suite 206
Long Beach 90831
5 Catalina Island Chamber of 1,207 319
Comm. & Visitors Bureau (7) 1,136 240
1 Green Pier 1,312 1949
Avalon 90704
6 Industry Manufacturers 1,187 100
Council (6) 1,115 2,250
255 N. Hacienda Blvd., NA 1962
Suite 100
City of Industry 91744
7 Redondo Beach Chamber of 1,107 195
Comm. & Visitors Bureau (11) 787 635
200 N. Pacific Coast Highway 1,145 1907
Redondo Beach 90277
8 Westchesier/LAX-Marina del 1,037 245
Rey Chamber of Commerce (8) 1,049 700
6151 W. Century Blvd., NA 1953
Suite 514
Los Angeles 90045
9 Pasadena Chamber of 840 210
Commerce (9) 822 1,430
865 E. Del Mar Blvd. 850 1888
Pasadena 91101
10 Torrance Area Chamber of 800 200
Commerce (10) 737 989
3400 Torrance Blvd., 872 1939
Suite 100
Torrance 90503
11 Santa Clarita Valley Chamber 775 275
of Commerce (5) 815 1,670
23920 Valencia Blvd., 825 1923
Suite 100
Santa Clarita 91355
12 Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village 775 275
Regional Chamber of Commerce 750 1,600
600 Hampshire Road, Suite 200 NA 1999
Westlake Village 91361
13 Alhambra Chamber of 730 200
Commerce (12) 750 357
104 S. First St. 720 1904
Alhambra 91801
14 Greater Huntington Park Area 667 180
Chamber of Commerce (13) 623 200
6330 Pacific Blvd., Suite 208 680 1906
Huntington Park 90255
15 Italy-America Chamber of 650 250
Commerce West Inc. (15) 600 160
10350 Santa Monica Blvd., 700 1987
Suite 210
Los Angeles 90025
16 Hermosa Beach Chamber of $622 $145
Commerce and Visitors $554 350
Bureau (17) $630 1912
1007 Hermosa Ave.
Hermosa Beach 90254
17 Santa Monica Chamber of 620 275
Commerce (14) 614 1,065
1234 Sixth St., Suite 100 670 1925
Santa Monica 90401
18 Burbank Chamber of 600 250
Commerce (16) 570 1,000
200 W. Magnolia Blvd. NA 1920
Burbank 91502
19 Manhattan Beach Chamber of 530 175
Commerce (21) 400 720
425 15th St. 550 1940
Manhattan Beach 90266
20 Santa Fe Springs Chamber of 500 255
Commerce (18) 530 800
12016 E. Telegraph Road, 500 1922
Suite 100
Santa Fe Springs 90670
21 Glendale Chamber of Commerce 499 275
200 S. Louise St. 470 979
Glendale 91205 529 1910
22 Antelope Valley Chamber of 460 190
Commerce (19) 487 901
554 W. Lancaster Blvd. 464 1902
Lancaster 93534
23 British American Business 450 50
Council L.A. 435 497
11766 Wilshire Blvd., 475 1958
Suite 1230
Los Angeles 90025
24 Culver City Chamber of 425 225
Commerce (23) 395 903
4249 Overland Ave. 450 1921
Culver City 90232
25 Greater Los Angeles African 425 100
American Chamber of Commerce 420 325
3910 W. Martin Luther King Jr. 440 1992
Blvd., Suite 209
Los Angeles 90008
Rank Chamber of Commerce 2004 Events & Projects
(Rank in 2003)
* name
* address
1 Los Angeles Area Chamber of Mobility 21 Transportation
Commerce (1) Summit, World Trade Week,
350 S. Bixel St. Access L.A. City Hall,
Los Angeles 90017 Access D.C., Small Business
Awards luncheon
2 Beverly Hills Chamber of economic summit, Beverly Hills
Commerce (2) Ball, annual business
239 S. Beverly Drive excellence awards, Beverly
Beverly Hills 90212 Hills global, New York
sales mission
3 Hollywood Chamber of economic summit, Hollywood
Commerce (3) Christmas Parade, Hollywood
7018 Hollywood Blvd. Walk of Fame, State of the
Hollywood 90028 Unions luncheon, Women of
Distinction Award
4 Long Beach Area Chamber of State of the City luncheon,
Commerce (4) inaugural gala, golf classic,
One World Trade Center, World Trade Week, business
Suite 206 forecast, quarterly Better
Long Beach 90831 Business in 90 Minutes seminar
5 Catalina Island Chamber of New Year's Eve dinner-dance
Comm. & Visitors Bureau (7)
1 Green Pier
Avalon 90704
6 Industry Manufacturers four executive luncheons,
Council (6) annual golf tournament, mixer
255 N. Hacienda Blvd., with Hong Kong Trade
Suite 100 Development Organization
City of Industry 91744
7 Redondo Beach Chamber of lobster festival, Super Bowl
Comm. & Visitors Bureau (11) Sunday 10K, State of the City,
200 N. Pacific Coast Highway business expo
Redondo Beach 90277
8 Westchesier/LAX-Marina del Marina del Rey boat show,
Rey Chamber of Commerce (8) State of the City breakfast,
6151 W. Century Blvd., teacher and business
Suite 514 recognition dinners,
Los Angeles 90045 ChamberFest 2005
9 Pasadena Chamber of inaugural gala, Fanfest and
Commerce (9) post parade food courts,
865 E. Del Mar Blvd. State of the Economy dinner,
Pasadena 91101 Tournament of Roses
President's breakfast,
business showcase
10 Torrance Area Chamber of Black History Celebration,
Commerce (10) Leadership Torrance, business
3400 Torrance Blvd., expo trade show, legislative
Suite 100 leadership luncheons, gourmet
Torrance 90503 food and wine festival
11 Santa Clarita Valley Chamber business expo, 2004 membership
of Commerce (5) event, Oak Tree Golf Classic
23920 Valencia Blvd.,
Suite 100
Santa Clarita 91355
12 Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village spirit of community awards,
Regional Chamber of Commerce Westlake Village business
600 Hampshire Road, Suite 200 forum, economic forum,
Westlake Village 91361 business expos
13 Alhambra Chamber of Alhambra Tournament of Roses
Commerce (12) float, Lunar New Year parade
104 S. First St. and festival, annual
Alhambra 91801 scholarship golf tournament,
Around Alhambra community
newspaper
14 Greater Huntington Park Area Carnaval Primavera Downtown
Chamber of Commerce (13) Festival, Huntington Park golf
6330 Pacific Blvd., Suite 208 tournament, Sabor de Mexico
Huntington Park 90255 Lindo Downtown Festival,
Christmas Lane Parade,
Three Kings Parade
15 Italy-America Chamber of food and wine festival,
Commerce West Inc. (15) business delegation to/from
10350 Santa Monica Blvd., Italy, business mixer,
Suite 210 Italian Week
Los Angeles 90025
16 Hermosa Beach Chamber of Fiesta Hermosa - arts and
Commerce and Visitors crafts fair, tourism
Bureau (17) marketing plan
1007 Hermosa Ave.
Hermosa Beach 90254
17 Santa Monica Chamber of Taste of Santa Monica,
Commerce (14) Westside business expo,
1234 Sixth St., Suite 100 education celebration,
Santa Monica 90401 health festival, political
action committee
18 Burbank Chamber of annual gala, State of the
Commerce (16) Schools, golf classic,
200 W. Magnolia Blvd. State of the City address
Burbank 91502 and luncheon
19 Manhattan Beach Chamber of Women in Business tea, Women
Commerce (21) in Business conference,
425 15th St. annual golf tournament
Manhattan Beach 90266
20 Santa Fe Springs Chamber of legislative trip to
Commerce (18) Sacramento, Dr. James Doti &
12016 E. Telegraph Road, Jack Kyser Economic Forecast,
Suite 100 student mentoring program,
Santa Fe Springs 90670 destiny dinner and scholarship
fund auction, business
emergency preparedness network
21 Glendale Chamber of Commerce golf tournament, premiere
200 S. Louise St. gala, community/business
Glendale 91205 awards luncheon, economic
forecast breakfast,
Leadership Glendale
22 Antelope Valley Chamber of flea market, holiday parade
Commerce (19)
554 W. Lancaster Blvd.
Lancaster 93534
23 British American Business manufacturing conference, law
Council L.A. conference, golf tournament,
11766 Wilshire Blvd., Christmas lunch, fashion show
Suite 1230
Los Angeles 90025
24 Culver City Chamber of labor law seminar,
Commerce (23) map governmental elections,
4249 Overland Ave. business expo,
Culver City 90232 business directory
25 Greater Los Angeles African economic awards dinner,
American Chamber of Commerce townhall luncheons, breakfast
3910 W. Martin Luther King Jr. with city controller,
Blvd., Suite 209 scholarship luncheon
Los Angeles 90008
Rank Chamber of Commerce Contacts
(Rank in 2003) * president/ceo
* name * marketing
* address * phone
1 Los Angeles Area Chamber of Rusty Hammer
Commerce (1) David Eads
350 S. Bixel St. (213) 580-7500
Los Angeles 90017
2 Beverly Hills Chamber of James Lynch
Commerce (2) Michael Robinson
239 S. Beverly Drive (310) 248-1000
Beverly Hills 90212
3 Hollywood Chamber of Leron Gubler
Commerce (3) Bette Jean French
7018 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 469-8311
Hollywood 90028
4 Long Beach Area Chamber of Randy Gordon
Commerce (4) Jackie Kuhl
One World Trade Center, (562) 436-1251
Suite 206
Long Beach 90831
5 Catalina Island Chamber of Wayne G. Griffin
Comm. & Visitors Bureau (7) same
1 Green Pier (310) 510-1520
Avalon 90704
6 Industry Manufacturers Donald Sachs
Council (6) Ron Whittemore
255 N. Hacienda Blvd., (626) 968-3737
Suite 100
City of Industry 91744
7 Redondo Beach Chamber of Marna Smeltzer
Comm. & Visitors Bureau (11) Paul Goldman
200 N. Pacific Coast Highway (310) 376-6911
Redondo Beach 90277
8 Westchesier/LAX-Marina del A. J. Ciancimino
Rey Chamber of Commerce (8) same
6151 W. Century Blvd., (310) 645-5151
Suite 514
Los Angeles 90045
9 Pasadena Chamber of Lynne C. Hess
Commerce (9) same
865 E. Del Mar Blvd. (626) 795-3355
Pasadena 91101
10 Torrance Area Chamber of Barbara Glennie
Commerce (10) Lisa Fulbright
3400 Torrance Blvd., (310) 540-5858
Suite 100
Torrance 90503
11 Santa Clarita Valley Chamber Larry Mankin
of Commerce (5) same
23920 Valencia Blvd., (661) 259-4787
Suite 100
Santa Clarita 91355
12 Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Janet Levett
Regional Chamber of Commerce Merilee Parlier
600 Hampshire Road, Suite 200 (805) 370-0035
Westlake Village 91361
13 Alhambra Chamber of Owen Guenthard
Commerce (12) Thomas M. Shea
104 S. First St. (626) 282-8481
Alhambra 91801
14 Greater Huntington Park Area Dante D'Eramo
Chamber of Commerce (13) same
6330 Pacific Blvd., Suite 208 (323) 585-1155
Huntington Park 90255
15 Italy-America Chamber of Paola De Mari
Commerce West Inc. (15) Pierluigi Biasiolo
10350 Santa Monica Blvd., (310) 557-3017
Suite 210
Los Angeles 90025
16 Hermosa Beach Chamber of Carla Merrimen
Commerce and Visitors same
Bureau (17) (310) 376-0951
1007 Hermosa Ave.
Hermosa Beach 90254
17 Santa Monica Chamber of Kathryn Dodson
Commerce (14) Erin Deviny
1234 Sixth St., Suite 100 (310) 393-9825
Santa Monica 90401
18 Burbank Chamber of Gary Olson
Commerce (16) Sheri Rang
200 W. Magnolia Blvd. (818) 846-3111
Burbank 91502
19 Manhattan Beach Chamber of Helen Duncan
Commerce (21) same
425 15th St. (310) 545-5313
Manhattan Beach 90266
20 Santa Fe Springs Chamber of Leslie Hamrick
Commerce (18) same
12016 E. Telegraph Road, (562) 944-1616
Suite 100
Santa Fe Springs 90670
21 Glendale Chamber of Commerce Judith B. Kendall
200 S. Louise St. same
Glendale 91205 (818) 240-7870
22 Antelope Valley Chamber of Steve Malicott
Commerce (19) same
554 W. Lancaster Blvd. (661) 948-4518
Lancaster 93534
23 British American Business Gillian Campbell
Council L.A. same
11766 Wilshire Blvd., (310) 312-1962
Suite 1230
Los Angeles 90025
24 Culver City Chamber of Steven Rose
Commerce (23) Geri Warner
4249 Overland Ave. (310) 287-3850
Culver City 90232
25 Greater Los Angeles African Rae Jones
American Chamber of Commerce same
3910 W. Martin Luther King Jr. (323) 292-1297
Blvd., Suite 209
Los Angeles 90008
Rank Chamber of Commerce Top Elected Official
(Rank in 2003) * name
* name * business
* address * phone
1 Los Angeles Area Chamber of George Kieffer (2)
Commerce (1) Manatt Phelps & Phillips LLP
350 S. Bixel St. (310) 312-4000
Los Angeles 90017
2 Beverly Hills Chamber of Step Jones
Commerce (2) Life Motivations
239 S. Beverly Drive (310) 801-7010
Beverly Hills 90212
3 Hollywood Chamber of Michael Taylor
Commerce (3) Universal Studios
7018 Hollywood Blvd. (818) 622-5899
Hollywood 90028
4 Long Beach Area Chamber of Lou Anne Bynum
Commerce (4) Long Beach City College
One World Trade Center, (562) 938-5001
Suite 206
Long Beach 90831
5 Catalina Island Chamber of Gregg Miller
Comm. & Visitors Bureau (7) Hotel Metropole
1 Green Pier (310) 510-1884
Avalon 90704
6 Industry Manufacturers John Byers
Council (6) California Steel and Tube
255 N. Hacienda Blvd., (323) 369-9660
Suite 100
City of Industry 91744
7 Redondo Beach Chamber of Nelson Zager (2)
Comm. & Visitors Bureau (11) Pier 3 Entertainment
200 N. Pacific Coast Highway (310) 376-5115
Redondo Beach 90277
8 Westchesier/LAX-Marina del Diane Barretti
Rey Chamber of Commerce (8) Sievers/Burnett Press
6151 W. Century Blvd., (310) 414-1101
Suite 514
Los Angeles 90045
9 Pasadena Chamber of Mark Shuster
Commerce (9) Shuster Financial Group LLC
865 E. Del Mar Blvd. (626) 578-0816
Pasadena 91101
10 Torrance Area Chamber of Merrietta Fong
Commerce (10) Rosenthal Pearson Fong
3400 Torrance Blvd., & Frew CPAs
Suite 100 (310) 320-5163
Torrance 90503
11 Santa Clarita Valley Chamber Duane Harte
of Commerce (5) Academy Advertising and
23920 Valencia Blvd., Mailing
Suite 100 (818) 768-2302
Santa Clarita 91355
12 Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Robert Cabral
Regional Chamber of Commerce Santa Barbara Bank and Trust
600 Hampshire Road, Suite 200 (805) 373-6763
Westlake Village 91361
13 Alhambra Chamber of Michael Carney
Commerce (12) SBC
104 S. First St. (626) 585-3540
Alhambra 91801
14 Greater Huntington Park Area Sharon Lee
Chamber of Commerce (13) Fotorama Photography Studio
6330 Pacific Blvd., Suite 208 (323) 587-6688
Huntington Park 90255
15 Italy-America Chamber of Joe Cerrell
Commerce West Inc. (15) Cerrell Associates
10350 Santa Monica Blvd., (323) 466-3445
Suite 210
Los Angeles 90025
16 Hermosa Beach Chamber of Conn Flatley
Commerce and Visitors Fat Face Fenner's Fishack
Bureau (17) (310) 379-5550
1007 Hermosa Ave.
Hermosa Beach 90254
17 Santa Monica Chamber of Nathaniel Trives
Commerce (14) New Visions Foundation
1234 Sixth St., Suite 100 (310) 319-4471
Santa Monica 90401
18 Burbank Chamber of Bill Jacot
Commerce (16) LA Graphico
200 W. Magnolia Blvd. (818) 295-6100
Burbank 91502
19 Manhattan Beach Chamber of Shannon Foley
Commerce (21) Law Offices of Shannon Foley
425 15th St. (310) 546-8118
Manhattan Beach 90266
20 Santa Fe Springs Chamber of Debbie Baker
Commerce (18) Simpson Advertising
12016 E. Telegraph Road, (562) 949-9780
Suite 100
Santa Fe Springs 90670
21 Glendale Chamber of Commerce Scott Akerley
200 S. Louise St. Glen Oaks Escrow
Glendale 91205 (818) 502-0400
22 Antelope Valley Chamber of Bill Hogrefe
Commerce (19) State Farm Insurance
554 W. Lancaster Blvd. (661) 273-2470
Lancaster 93534
23 British American Business Barry Harvey
Council L.A. Harvey Titanium/Rolled Alloys
11766 Wilshire Blvd., (310) 343-6000
Suite 1230
Los Angeles 90025
24 Culver City Chamber of Dan Cohen
Commerce (23) The Kitchen Store
4249 Overland Ave. (310) 572-7517
Culver City 90232
25 Greater Los Angeles African Gene Hale
American Chamber of Commerce G & C Equipment Corp.
3910 W. Martin Luther King Jr. (323) 292-1297
Blvd., Suite 209
Los Angeles 90008
NA - Not Available
(1) 2005 budgets are projections.
(2) Term Expires Jan. 1, 2005
Note: The information on this list was provided by representatives
of the chambers themselves.
The West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, with a 2004 budget of
$425,000, has a projected 2005 budget of $430,000. The 2005
figure was used as a tie-breaker, pushing the West Hollywood
Chamber, No. 22 last year, off the list.
To the best of our knowledge, this information is accurate as of
press time. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and
thoroughness of the list, omissions and typographical errors
sometimes occur. Please send corrections or additions on company
letterhead to the Research Department, Los Angeles Business
Journal, 5700 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 170, Los Angeles 90036.
[c] 2004 Los Angeles Business Journal. This list may not be
reprinted in whole or in part without prior written permission
from the editor. Reprints are available from Wright's Reprints,
(877) 652-5295.
Researched by David Nusbaum
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