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Santa Monica Mayor Pam O’Conner and Chamber President Laurel Rosen (both pictured back right) install the 2013/14 Board of Directors at the Chamber’s installation dinner Wednesday night.

News, Chamber Of Commerce, Santa Monica

Incoming Chamber Chair Speaks Of “The Business Of Well-Being”

Posted Jun. 14, 2013, 9:06 am

The 88th annual Chamber Board Installation Dinner was held Wednesday night with a full ballroom at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows.

Matt Lavin, Worthe Real Estate Group

News, Chamber Of Commerce, Santa Monica

New Faces To Join The Santa Monica Chamber Of Commerce's Board Tonight

Posted Jun. 12, 2013, 9:07 am

A handful of new faces will join the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors this evening at this year’s Installation Dinner.

Brad Cox is the incoming Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce Chairman for 2013/14.

News, Chamber Of Commerce, Business, Santa Monica

Buy Tickets Now To Chamber Installation Dinner This Wednesday, June 12

Posted Jun. 7, 2013, 8:52 am

Time is running out to purchase tickets to the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce’s 88th Annual Leadership Board Installation Dinner at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows.

Brad Cox is the incoming Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce Chairman for 2013/14.

News, Chamber Of Commerce, Santa Monica

Up Front With Brad Cox

Posted May. 22, 2013, 10:30 am

Brad Cox serves as Senior Managing Director for Trammell Crow Company, where his primary focus is raising capital, setting investment strategy, creating deal flow, and overseeing the day-to-day activities for the Los Angeles Business Unit.

News, Chamber Of Commerce, Santa Monica

Chamber Installation Dinner Set For June 12

Posted May. 22, 2013, 10:23 am

The Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce will hold its 88th Annual Leadership Board Installation Dinner at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at 5:30 pm in the Starlight Ballroom.

News, Chamber Of Commerce, Business, Santa Monica College, Santa Monica

A Look At SMC’s Small Business Development Center

Posted May. 7, 2013, 9:10 am

The mission of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) hosted by Santa Monica College (SMC) is to help emerging entrepreneurs realize their dream of business ownership, and assist existing businesses to better compete in the multi-faceted and ever-changing local, national and global economies.

News, Chamber Of Commerce, Santa Monica

Santa Monica Chamber Of Commerce Installation Dinner Date Changed

Posted Apr. 28, 2013, 8:50 am

The Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce has changed the date of its 88th Annual Leadership Installation Dinner to Wednesday, June 12, 2013.

David Bryan, New Roads Head Of School

News, Chamber Of Commerce, Business, Santa Monica, New Roads School, Technology

Up Front With David Bryan: New Roads Head Of School

Posted Mar. 19, 2013, 9:04 am

David Bryan was born in New York City and grew up in large cities and small rural communities in New York and New Jersey.

News, Chamber Of Commerce, Business, Santa Monica, New Roads School

Santa Monica Chamber To Host Mixer At New Roads School Wednesday, March 20

Posted Mar. 15, 2013, 9:12 am

When Mr. Santa Monica writes, I read. So, when Nat Trives took the time to send me a note, I paid attention. I had long known that New Roads School is one of Santa Monica’s premiere educational facilities. What Nat told me is that New Roads is now part of our city’s cultural assets.

Environmental activist and actor Ed Begley Jr. received an Individual Stewardship Award at the Sustainable Quality Awards held Wednesday. He is pictured with grand prize winner Catherine An of Tiato restaurant.

News, Chamber Of Commerce, Business, Santa Monica, Sustainability

Santa Monica Businesses Recognized At Sustainable Quality Awards

Posted Mar. 15, 2013, 9:08 am

Hundreds of people gathered to celebrate the 12 local businesses that won this year’s Sustainable Quality Awards at the 18th annual Sustainable Quality Awards luncheon, held Wednesday at the Sheraton Delfina hotel.

Ed Begley, Jr. is the Santa Monica 2013 SQA Awards Honoree on March 13.

News, Environment, Chamber Of Commerce, Business, Celebrity, Santa Monica

Up Front With Ed Begley, Jr. - Santa Monica 2013 SQA Awards Honoree

Posted Mar. 4, 2013, 8:33 am

Inspired by the works of his Academy Award-winning father, Ed Begley, Jr. became an actor. He first came to audiences’ attention for his portrayal of Dr. Victor Ehrlich on the long-running hit television series “St. Elsewhere,” for which he received six Emmy nominations. Since then, Ed has moved easily among feature, television, and theater projects.

News, Chamber Of Commerce, Business, Santa Monica, Women

Celebrate International Women's Day In Santa Monica On March 8

Posted Feb. 27, 2013, 10:15 am

The month of March has been designated as “Women’s History Month” and International Women’s Day has been observed since in the early 1900’s, every year on March 8.

Heal the Bay's Santa Monica Pier Aquarium is among 19 Sustainable Quality Awards finalists.

News, Chamber Of Commerce, Business, Santa Monica

Record 19 Finalists To Vie For Honors At 2013 Santa Monica Sustainable Quality Awards

Posted Jan. 28, 2013, 9:25 am

A record 19 finalists will vie for honors at the 18th annual Sustainable Quality Awards (SQA), which will be held in Santa Monica on March 13.

Martha Wellborne, Executive Director of Planning for LA Metro, addressed the 300 some attendees at Thursday’s State of the City about the future of light rail and subways in Los Angeles County.

News, Chamber Of Commerce, Business, Santa Monica

Leaders Promote Moving Forward At Santa Monica's State Of The City

Posted Jan. 25, 2013, 8:53 am

Earlier this week, City Council members talked about saving money for a rainy day. Clearly they were not referring to the wet weather that welcomed the Santa Monica State of the City held Thursday morning at the SGI USA Center. Yet planning for the future was definitely a topic of discussion among the event’s speakers and nearly 300 attendees.

News, City Council, Chamber Of Commerce, Business, Santa Monica

Previewing Thursday's State Of The City At Santa Monica's World Culture Center

Posted Jan. 22, 2013, 9:00 am

A new trend appears to be occurring in Santa Monica each January: a hip new phrase or concept is coined at the annual State of the City event, which returns Jan. 24 to the World Culture Center.

News, Chamber Of Commerce, Business, Santa Monica

Register Now For Santa Monica State Of The City On January 24

Posted Jan. 16, 2013, 9:09 am

Here in Santa Monica, we are always on the move and now more than ever it’s important for us to keep in touch with what’s happening in our city. On Jan. 24, key city leaders will come together with members of business community, students and local residents at State of the City.

Newly appointed Santa Monica Mayor Pam O’Connor.

News, City Council, Chamber Of Commerce, Business, Santa Monica

Up Front With Pam O'Connor: Newly Appointed Santa Monica Mayor

Posted Jan. 14, 2013, 9:01 am

Longtime City Councilwoman Pam O’Connor was appointed to serve her fourth term as Santa Monica Mayor at the last City Council meeting of 2012. O’Connor has served on the Santa Monica City Council since 1994 with her special interests being transportation and environmental sustainability.

News, Chamber Of Commerce, Business, Santa Monica

Discounted Advance Tickets Available For 2013 Santa Monica State Of The City

Posted Dec. 26, 2012, 10:00 pm

In just a few weeks’ time, the 2013 State the City will focus on ‘Santa Monica on The Move’ and the current issues impacting the business community.

Pictured from left is Chamber president Laurel Rosen, Battalion Chief Carl Bjerke, honoree Matt Norris, Fire Chief Scott Ferguson, and Chamber Chairman Ellis O’Connor.

News, Fire Department, Chamber Of Commerce, Santa Monica

Inspirational Hero Matt Norris Of The Santa Monica Fire Department Honored

Posted Sep. 28, 2012, 1:53 am

Santa Monica Fire Department Captain Matt Norris was honored Monday at the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce’s 19th annual New Heroes Celebration at Le Merigot Hotel.

News, Chamber Of Commerce, Santa Monica

Activist Support Circle Public Forum To Feature Chamber President Tonight

Posted Sep. 26, 2012, 2:17 am

Activist Support Circle Public Forum will feature Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce President Laurel Rosen at 7 p.m. tonight, Sept. 26.

News, Fire Department, Chamber Of Commerce, Santa Monica, Police Department

Santa Monica New Heroes Celebration Set For September 24

Posted Sep. 11, 2012, 2:19 am

The Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce’s 18th annual New Heroes Celebration will be held poolside at the Le Merigot Hotel on Monday, Sept. 24 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Held annually by the Chamber, this event is an opportunity for the business community to welcome the City’s newest public servants — all new educators, police officers, and firefighters to the Santa Monica.

Nat Trives has been known as “Mr. Santa Monica” since 2004.

News, Chamber Of Commerce, Business, Santa Monica

Up Front With Nat Trives: 'Mr. Santa Monica'

Posted Aug. 22, 2012, 2:10 am

Currently serving on countless boards and community organizations, Nathaniel Trives has worn many hats over the years. From police officer to Mayor to SMC College Administrator, he has done it all. He has dedicated his life to helping others and he has come to be known as “Mr. Santa Monica” because of the high number of roles he fills or has filled in our community.

PeBL plans and executes events such as community fundraisers and Santa Monica beach clean-ups.

News, Chamber Of Commerce, Business, Santa Monica

A Look At The Chamber's 'PeBL Gives Back' Campaign

Posted Aug. 21, 2012, 2:12 am

Within this vibrant beach community, the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce has a committee entitled “PeBL” (Professionals Emerging as Business Leaders) that gives its members’ the grand opportunity to complete a vast array of philanthropic work with its “PeBL Gives Back” campaign.

Jeff King is Chair/Co-Founder King’s Seafood Company.

News, Chamber Of Commerce, Business, Food

Up Front With Jeff King: Chair/Co-founder King's Seafood Company

Posted Aug. 8, 2012, 2:09 am

For more than 50 years, Martin Jeffrey (Jeff) King, has dedicated his career to the promotion of guest-first hospitality and operational excellence in the restaurant industry. King is Chairman of the Board and Co-Founder of King’s Seafood Company. He oversees the long-term financial planning, sales, investor relations, and property management of six concepts and 18 restaurants.

Trainers on the Westside, such as Michael Degood, were encouraged to compete in a series of events for the title of Santa Monica's Best Trainer.

Health, Chamber Of Commerce, Seven Days, Fitness, Santa Monica

The Chamber's Fitness Festival Encourages Healthy Lifestyles

Posted Jul. 29, 2012, 3:38 am

The Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce on Saturday hosted a free fitness festival for the entire family, complete with live dance classes, yoga, and health and fitness screenings and live entertainment

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