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CITY & MEMBER NEWS
SAFE PHARMACEUTICAL DISPOSAL
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Lost Hills / Malibu Station has receptacles for the safe disposal of unused or expired pharmaceuticals, including prescription drugs, controlled substances and “sharps” (needles, syringes). Located at 27050 Agoura Road, between Lost Hills Road and Liberty Canyon, the unwanted items may be deposited in the “Safe Drug Surrender” bins near the entrance of the station under an anonymous “no questions asked” policy. The new program allows area residents to safely dispose of the items in a secure and environmentally protective manner. Customers are urged to not flush or pour unused medicines down the drain. They are harmful to the environment and wastewater treatment systems are not able to remove many substances. Remember the slogan, “No Drugs Down the Drain!” – take them to Lost Hills instead.

HELP MAKE CALABASAS A CLEANER AND SAFER PLACE TO LIVE
Accepted wastes: Antifreeze, Automobile Batteries, Used Oil, Oil Filters, and Latex Paint.

Recycling Matters – On Saturday, September 4, there will be an E-Waste Collection at Albertson’s Market (parking lot), 26521 Agoura Road in Calabasas.

A second monthly electronic waste event will take place on the 3rd Saturday of the month, September 18, in the Vons Shopping Center parking lot at 23381 Mulholland Drive in Woodland Hills from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

On Saturday, September 11, from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., there will be a Water Base Paint and Used Oil Round-Up at the Cala-basas Civic Center, 100 Civic Center Way in Calabasas.
GREAT MEMBER PROGRAMS
REACH OUT AS AN EXPERT!
You too can become a Website Contributor and share your expertise by providing business-specific articles aimed at informing and educating our site visitors. Your article and contact information will be prominently displayed on our website. This is another FREE service to members of the Calabasas Chamber of Commerce. To see what other Chamber member submissions, go to Expert Advice from Members. Make the most of your exposure to potential clients!

LOOKING TO INCREASE BUSINESS?
THEN TAKE A LOOK AT THE CHAMBER'S MANY ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES
• Place a flyer in our monthly newsletter
• Place an ad in the newsletter
• Advertise online on the Chamber website

Call the Calabasas Chamber Office at 818.222.5680 to get started on the path to more profits!

SMALL BUSINESS WORKSHOPS
Click here for the latest Small Business Development Center workshop schedule for Calabasas and the San Fernando Valley this coming September.
CHAMBER RIBBON CUTTINGS

Chamber Board Members and Deputies welcome Matt Bogosian to the Chamber! (l-r) Steve Brevidoro, Brevidoro Insurance Agency; Carol Washburn, Chamber President/CEO; Matt Bogosian, Family Law Attorney; Elena Yasno, Ticket to Travel Catherine Cobb - Fido Fitness and Shaklee; Jami Taguchi, Take Shape for Life and Dana Rolland, Atmosphere Events and Catering.


The Calabasas Chamber welcomes LVUSD PFC Alliance to the Chamber!
(l-r) Jacqueline Souza, Souza & Associates, Inc., Steve Brevidoro, Brevidoro Insurance Agency; Carol Washburn, Chamber President/CEO; Corrine Foster, LVUSD PFC Alliance; Elena Yasno, Ticket to Travel, Catherine Cobb, Fido Fitness and Shaklee; Jami Taguchi, Take Shape for Life and Dana Rolland, Atmosphere Events and Catering.
CELEBRATE FALL AT THE CALABASAS PUMPKIN FESTIVAL!
With summer behind us, it’s prime time to indulge in this fall’s upcoming ultimate event, the Calabasas Pumpkin Festival! The Calabasas Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the City of Calabasas and the Calabasas Arts Council to present a weekend of family fun on Saturday, October 16 and Sunday, October 17 from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at DeAnza Park in Calabasas. “There will be an abundance of pumpkins and plentiful activities for the whole family,” says Jeff Morton, Chair of the Pumpkin Festival. “You can participate as a sponsor or volunteer to work in an area on the day of the event.”

Due to the overwhelming response of last year’s Business Expo, the Chamber is offering 36 business booths that will be strategically located in an area named The Business District with an interactive Fun Zone. “We anticipate 30,000 people from the community and neighboring area to connect with our Chamber business professionals,” commented Carol Washburn. For more information on Sponsorship Opportunities, participating in the Business Expo and to Volunteer your time you may download and print the applications.
Calabasas Business Networking Mixers



NO BREAKFAST IN SEPTEMBER
GOOD MORNING, CALABASAS
Networking Breakfast
October 14th, 7:15 a.m.
Hilton Garden Inn
24150 Park Sorrento, Calabasas

The program will feature “Tabletop Networking” with the theme: “Turning Over a New Leaf for Fall … what have you learned this summer that you can apply to making your business flourish this fall?” Make your reservation today and arrive early with plenty of business cards and handouts to share at the table.

Remember to rehearse your 30-second business introduction.

Members and the general public are invited to attend. The cost is $15 for members and $18 for non members.

Please call Cheryl at 818.222.5680 to make your reservation.




No luncheon scheduled for September.


NEW CHAMBER BUSINESS BUILDER
MONTHLY MEET & GREET
A monthly meet and greet at the Chamber of Commerce office where members can come and discuss their business with our President and CEO, Carol Washburn and our Chairman of the Board Kimberly Bordonaro along with members of our Deputy Committee. Together, we will help you find ways to best utilize your membership and help you succeed with your business goals. We encourage you to write out your business goals for this year and bring them with you.

Advance reservations are required and space is limited to foster an intimate atmosphere where everyone will be able to discuss their needs. Reserve your spot by calling the Chamber at (818) 222-5680 today!

OUR NEW BOARD MEMBERS

Pictured from left to right: Howard N. Summers, Dana Rolland and Amanda Beck.

THE CALABASAS CHAMBER IS PROUD TO INTRODUCE OUR NEWLY ELECTED BOARD MEMBERS
Howard N. Sommers, Esq. is a longtime Calabasas resident and Intellectual Property lawyer with a Calabasas office, specializing in patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and unfair competition.

Dana Rolland is the Owner and Sales Manager of Atmosphere Events and Catering, a full service catering and event planning company. She is a Los Angeles native and has worked for various public relations and corporate communications firms as well as a manager for major restaurants.

Amanda Beck, Employee Benefits Consultant for Hub International Insurance, is Canadian born but grew up in Los Angeles. She graduated with a degree in psychoogy from UCSB and has worked in various facets of serving her community while working for the City of Glendale and Recreation Supervisor.
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Sherry Radis, Sotheby's Realty, Calabasas

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SAVE THE DATE!
UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH CAPTAIN JOSEPH H. STEPHEN JR.
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
Thursday, September 23
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Calabasas Civic Center – Founders Hall
200 Civic Center Way, Calabasas
Open to Chamber Members and the Public. Admission is FREE!

To RSVP, call 818.222.5680 or Email: info@calabasaschamber.com


Captain Stephen of the LA County Sheriff's Department

CAPTAIN JOSEPH H. STEPHEN JR.
Joseph H. Stephen Jr., a 25-year veteran of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Dept, was recently promoted to the rank of Captain by Sheriff Lee Baca and will assume command of the Malibu Lost Hills Station.

Captain Stephen’s career with the Sheriff’s Department began in May 1984 as an off the-streeter. Upon graduating from the Sheriff’s Training Academy, he was assigned to Biscailuz Center and the Marina del Rey Station. In 2000, Captain Stephen was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and was assigned to Compton Station. Upon his promotion to the rank of Lieutenant in 2005, Captain Stephen held assignments at Malibu/Lost Hills Station, Recruit Training Unit, Community Colleges Bureau and the Office of the Undersheriff.

Captain Stephen earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Administration of Justice from Texas Christian University. He earned a Master of Arts Degree in Emergency Management from California State University, Long Beach. In 2004, he graduated from the Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute.

Captain Stephen resides in the city of Northridge with his wife of 16 years, Sheila. In his free time, he enjoys basketball and football, both college and professional; reading; exercising; and spending time with family and friends.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!!
MATT BOGOSIAN, FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY Matt Bogosian
5023 Parkway Calabasas
Calabasas, CA 91302
(818) 319-2339
info@mbesq.com

FARMERS INSURANCE DISTRICT OFFICE
Mike Renkenberger
23901 Calabasas Road #2092
Calabasas, CA 91302
(818) 284-6061
mrenkenberger@farmersagent.com

CALIFORNIA LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY
Cindy Keitel
60 West Olsen Road #1800
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 493-3958
ckeitel@callutheran.edu
SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL OF OUR RENEWING MEMBERS
1985
Viewpoint School
1990
Raymond James & Associates, Inc.
1991
Kilroy Realty
Fairwinds – West Hills
1996
Michael’s Pizza
Temple Aliyah
1998
Fred and Jill Gaines
Fazio Cleaners
2000
Alan Berkowitz, Ph.D.
Calabasas Veterinary Center
2003
Volvo of Calabasas
2006
D2 Development & Construction, Inc.
2008
Assurance Document Shredding
Susan Sommers & Associates, Inc.
2009
David Brass Rare Books, Inc.
Florentyna’s A Fine Flower Company
Fretted Americana, Inc
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