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Up Companies Seek New Business Lines, Enter Into Mergers ISSUES: Rocketdyne ney Rocketdyne’s increased expansion nologies to expand beyond the rocket focus. This is particularly due to the fact Front to other business models, acquisitions and shuttle engines it is known for. that NASA has pulled back from certain Up Companies Seek New Business Lines, Enter Into Mergers Up Companies Seek New Business Lines, Enter Into Mergers waits for NASA decision. involving several com- While the com- programs and is taking its time to ney Rocketdyne’s increased expansion nologies to expand beyond the rocket focus. This is particularly due to the fact ney Rocketdyne’s increased expansion nologies to expand beyond the rocket focus. This is particularly due to the fact panies and the addition Special Issue: pany has delved into announce what its next steps will be ISSUES: ISSUES: Rocketdyne By JESSICA VERNABE Front Rocketdyne to other business models, acquisitions Front to other business models, acquisitions and shuttle engines it is known for. that NASA has pulled back from certain of a new Mission Manufacturing energy generation after the end of its Space Shuttle pro- and shuttle engines it is known for. that NASA has pulled back from certain Staff Reporter Foods plant. and other technolo- gram in June. waits for NASA decision. involving several com- While the com- programs and is taking its time to waits for NASA decision. involving several com- While the com- programs and is taking its time to This edition focuses on the panies and the addition Special Issue: pany has delved into announce what its next steps will be panies and the addition Special Issue: pany has delved into announce what its next steps will be Manufacturing in the greater Valley Pratt & Whitney gies for decades, “Time is running out before we’re By JESSICA VERNABE local manufacturing industry. By JESSICA VERNABE of a new Mission Manufacturing energy generation after the end of its Space Shuttle pro- of a new Mission Manufacturing energy generation after the end of its Space Shuttle pro- area has seen numerous changes over Rocketdyne is ramping these areas have going to have to guess where we’re Staff Reporter Staff Reporter the past year including Pratt & Whit- up efforts to develop alternative tech- recently taken on an even stronger Foods plant. This edition focuses on the and other technolo- gram in June. Foods plant. This edition focuses on the and other technolo- gram in June. Please see CHANGE page 32 Manufacturing in the greater Valley Pratt & Whitney local manufacturing industry. gies for decades, “Time is running out before we’re Manufacturing in the greater Valley Pratt & Whitney local manufacturing industry. gies for decades, “Time is running out before we’re Innovation leads area has seen numerous changes over Rocketdyne is ramping these areas have going to have to guess where we’re area has seen numerous changes over Rocketdyne is ramping these areas have going to have to guess where we’re Pratt & Whit- to breakthroughs. the past year including Pratt & Whit- up efforts to develop alternative tech- recently taken on an even stronger the past year including up efforts to develop alternative tech- recently taken on an even stronger Please see CHANGE page 32 Please see CHANGE page 32 PAGE 3 Innovation leads Innovation leads to breakthroughs. to breakthroughs. Making It Work PAGE 3 PAGE 3 News & Analysis Firms Seizing Making It Work Making It Work Opportunities News & News & By MARK R. MADLER Analysis Firms Seizing Analysis Firms Seizing Staff Reporter Opportunities Opportunities Down but not out. That is the simplest way to By MARK R. MADLER By MARK R. MADLER describe the manufacturing Staff Reporter Staff Reporter industry in Southern California. Longtime The down part is the stiff Down but not out. Down but not out. manufacturers competition from overseas, a That is the simplest way to That is the simplest way to had niche. tight credit market, and signifi- describe the manufacturing describe the manufacturing PAGE 18 cant job losses, particularly dur- industry in Southern California. industry in Southern California. ing the recession. Longtime The down part is the stiff Longtime The down part is the stiff Yet, saying all that, Los manufacturers competition from overseas, a manufacturers competition from overseas, a Angeles County remains the had niche. tight credit market, and signifi- had niche. tight credit market, and signifi- country’s largest manufacturing PAGE 18 cant job losses, particularly dur- PAGE 18 cant job losses, particularly dur- Energy area just as the U.S. as a whole ing the recession. ing the recession. remains the world’s largest. Yet, saying all that, Los Yet, saying all that, Los As the recovery takes hold, Angeles County remains the Angeles County remains the opportunity awaits those com- country’s largest manufacturing country’s largest manufacturing panies who survived the worst Energy Energy area just as the U.S. as a whole economic times faced by the area just as the U.S. as a whole U.S. since the 1930s. These remains the world’s largest. remains the world’s largest. firms emerge smarter about As the recovery takes hold, As the recovery takes hold, their operations and more open opportunity awaits those com- opportunity awaits those com- about trying a new approach. panies who survived the worst panies who survived the worst Eventraditional In this issue are stories on economic times faced by the economic times faced by the industries going Factory Floor: A worker prepares U.S. since the 1930s. These U.S. since the 1930s. These Please see FIRMS page 33 green. a mold at KenWalt Die Casting. firms emerge smarter about firms emerge smarter about PAGE 6 PHOTO BY DAVID SPRAGUE their operations and more open their operations and more open about trying a new approach. about trying a new approach. Eventraditional In this issue are stories on Eventraditional In this issue are stories on industries going Factory Floor: A worker prepares industries going Factory Floor: A worker prepares Please see FIRMS page 33 Please see FIRMS page 33 Superior Monitors Quake Northrop Installs New System green. a mold at KenWalt Die Casting. green. a mold at KenWalt Die Casting. PAGE 6 PHOTO BY DAVID SPRAGUE PAGE 6 PHOTO BY DAVID SPRAGUE AUTOS: Disruption possible in Japan supply. AEROSPACE: Assembly line seen as industry model. By JO-ANN CAROL CUBELLO Contributing Reporter Superior Industries International Inc. is still assessing the impact of By MARK R. MADLER Superior Monitors Quake Northrop Installs New System Superior Monitors Quake Northrop Installs New System the earthquake in Japan on its supply chain to that country’s automakers. Staff Reporter Van Nuys-based Superior provides aluminum wheels to Toyota for its The most modern warplane meets the AUTOS: Disruption possible in Japan supply. AEROSPACE: Assembly AUTOS: Disruption possible in Japan supply. AEROSPACE: Assembly popular Camry and Corolla models, as well as Nissan and Mitsubishi. most modern manufacturing process now line seen as industry model. line seen as industry model. While much of Superior’s business is for the Big Three domestic that Northrop Grumman Corp. has start- By JO-ANN CAROL CUBELLO Contributing Reporter By JO-ANN CAROL CUBELLO Contributing Reporter automakers, the company was still keeping a close eye on developments in ed using a new assembly line at its facility By MARK R. MADLER By MARK R. MADLER Japan since the earthquake and tsunami that struck the northern part of the in Palmdale. Superior Industries International Inc. is still assessing the impact of Superior Industries International Inc. is still assessing the impact of Staff Reporter Staff Reporter country on March 11. The assembly line became active earlier the earthquake in Japan on its supply chain to that country’s automakers. the earthquake in Japan on its supply chain to that country’s automakers. Investors were doing the same. this month to make the fuselage for the F-35 F35: Joint Strike Fighter. Van Nuys-based Superior provides aluminum wheels to Toyota for its The most modern warplane meets the Van Nuys-based Superior provides aluminum wheels to Toyota for its The most modern warplane meets the During a conference call to announce fourth quarter and full year earn- Joint Strike Fighter and is described by popular Camry and Corolla models, as well as Nissan and Mitsubishi. most modern manufacturing process now popular Camry and Corolla models, as well as Nissan and Mitsubishi. most modern manufacturing process now ings results, analysts asked Superior executives about the impact of reports company executives as a key factor in future costly. While much of Superior’s business is for the Big Three domestic that Northrop Grumman Corp. has start- While much of Superior’s business is for the Big Three domestic that Northrop Grumman Corp. has start- of delayed shipments of needed components. production of the aircraft. The move, in fact, may make the rest of automakers, the company was still keeping a close eye on developments in ed using a new assembly line at its facility automakers, the company was still keeping a close eye on developments in ed using a new assembly line at its facility The executives said that while Superior has received a few notices of Modeled on equipment used in the auto- the aerospace industry take notice. Japan since the earthquake and tsunami that struck the northern part of the in Palmdale. Japan since the earthquake and tsunami that struck the northern part of the in Palmdale. overtime cuts, they were taking a "wait and see" approach to the news and motive industry, the line is made up of the “This is groundbreaking,” said Joel country on March 11. The assembly line became active earlier country on March 11. The assembly line became active earlier most modern technology available to make Investors were doing the same. this month to make the fuselage for the F-35 Please see SUPERIOR page 19 Please see DEFENSE page 29 Investors were doing the same. this month to make the fuselage for the F-35 F35: Joint Strike Fighter. F35: Joint Strike Fighter. the aircraft parts more efficiently and less During a conference call to announce fourth quarter and full year earn- Joint Strike Fighter and is described by During a conference call to announce fourth quarter and full year earn- Joint Strike Fighter and is described by ings results, analysts asked Superior executives about the impact of reports company executives as a key factor in future costly. ings results, analysts asked Superior executives about the impact of reports company executives as a key factor in future costly. of delayed shipments of needed components. production of the aircraft. The move, in fact, may make the rest of of delayed shipments of needed components. production of the aircraft. The move, in fact, may make the rest of The executives said that while Superior has received a few notices of Modeled on equipment used in the auto- the aerospace industry take notice. The executives said that while Superior has received a few notices of Modeled on equipment used in the auto- the aerospace industry take notice. overtime cuts, they were taking a "wait and see" approach to the news and motive industry, the line is made up of the “This is groundbreaking,” said Joel overtime cuts, they were taking a "wait and see" approach to the news and motive industry, the line is made up of the “This is groundbreaking,” said Joel most modern technology available to make most modern technology available to make Please see SUPERIOR page 19 the aircraft parts more efficiently and less Please see DEFENSE page 29 Please see SUPERIOR page 19 the aircraft parts more efficiently and less Please see DEFENSE page 29

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Up Front Job Market Jungle STAFFING: Demand for temporary workers outpaces need for full-time workers. By MARK R. MADLER Staff Reporter New Hooters Professional staffing firms in the Los Ange- restaurant gets les area are finding an increased demand for attention in their services, although many of the positions Thousand Oaks. are for temporary jobs and not full-time work. PAGE 3 Lingering uncertainty about the direction of the economy is keeping employers from hiring full-time employees, staffing executives said. News & Demand for part-time workers was strong in some industries, such as health care and retail, Analysis mirroring the July national employment statis- tics from the U.S. Department of Labor. “This recovery is slow and methodical, but no one is hiring in mass,” said Will Marzullo, the metro regional director for Manpower in Encino. The firm serves multiple industry sectors, including aerospace, business services, entertainment and health care. Placement: Idaly Valiente The American Staffing Association said in works on scheduling clients its July report that staffing employment had at staffing firm Mediscan. Independent ﬁlms improved by 3.6 percent compared to July PHOTO BY DAVID SPRAGUE arrrive at new 2010. Frazier, a former human resources manager who has Lancaster theater. The ASA Staffing index for July was at 88, EMPLOYMENT: Area workers been out of work since June 2010, is a member of the PAGE 5 a measure of the number of people employed in Canoga Park-West Hills WorkSource Center’s Expe- temporary and contract work on a weekly struggle with job market realities. rience Unlimited club, a group comprised of highly- basis. Since January, the weekly index has fluc- By JESSICA VERNABE Staff Reporter skilled professionals who are out of work. tuated in the low to mid-80s. (The baseline The job market is new territory for many people who People value for the ASA Staffing Index, was set at Kathi Frazier spends her Thursday mornings swap- had previously been in their jobs for decades, said Eddie 100 in June 2006). ping stories and advice with other highly skilled profes- Purtuas, manager of the center. Job seekers today must Hiring through staffing companies is a reli- sionals about how to overcome the challenges in the job adjust their tactics and Please see STAFFING page 11 market. expectations to meet Please see LAYOFFS page 30 IPOs Raise Region’s Profile Lawyers Expect Long COMPANIES: Wesco lands on New York Stock Exchange. Crown Media CEO Delays in Civil Court Bill Abbot talks By MARK R. MADLER Staff Reporter The Valencia-based company, one of the about cable world’s largest aircraft parts distributors, LAW: Courtroom budget cuts may create case television. Wesco Aircraft Holdings Inc. is the lat- raised about $315 million in its initial public PAGE 14 est company in the greater San Fernando offering on July 28. The proceeds went to backlogs that outrage lawyers and their clients. Valley region to go public. CEO Randy J. Snyder and the company’s By JASON KANDEL sidering settling their disputes with main investor, The Contributing Reporter private mediators or taking them Carlyle Group. out of state with the hope of a The Valley region Local law firms are bracing for quicker resolution. has seen its share of what they expect to be the worst “Twenty years ago, it was com- IPO activity since last delays in civil court hearings in monplace for a matter to take five year, which some mar- two decades as the state’s budget years from filing to judgment,” ket observers say may ax falls on the trials courts includ- said David Adelman, a partner at help to boost the ing the nation’s largest — Los the Encino firm Greenberg & region’s business pro- Angeles Superior Court. Bass. The firm handles about 200 file. Amid a $24.5 billion state business and bankruptcy cases in Earlier this year, budget deficit, state judicial courtrooms across the state at any seed maker Ceres Inc. administrators last month ordered given time. registered for a $100 an unprecedented $350 million in “Lawyers were outraged at that million IPO, which is cuts to the state’s 58 county court time. Clients were even more out- scheduled for later this systems. Los Angeles will have to raged at that time because they year. Ceres, based in cut its $512 million budget by 7.5 couldn't get justice quick enough. Thousand Oaks, cre- percent, or $38.4 million, for fiscal We spent 20 years trying to fix it. ates seeds to grow bio- 2011-2012, which began July 1. With these budget cuts, it’s going mass feedstock to con- L.A. court officials will meet to creep up towards five years later this month to decide how the again.” Please see WESCO PHOTO COURTESY OF WESCO cuts will be made. Lawyers and Supply: Aircraft parts move through a Wesco facility. page 38 their clients, meanwhile, are con- Please see COURTS page 35

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AUGUST 15 - 28, 2011 VOLUME 16, NUMBER 17 PHOTO BY DAVID SPRAGUE Page 5: Five Guys Burger and Fries an example of expanding fast-casual dining. ON THE COVER STAFFING FIRMS: The largest staffing firms, ranked by workers placed...... 12 STAFFING: Area staffing companies discuss trends in the job market. PEOPLE LAYOFFS: The Valley’s unemployment cli- Q&A: Bill Abbot, president and CEO of mate changes with the increase in company Crown Media Family Networks...... 14 layoffs. ENTREPRENEUR: COURTS: The state last week ordered its Real to Reel biggest cuts to courts ever, leaving law firms Locations finds filming locations for the 16 to ponder potential impacts on their practice. entertainment industry ...... WESCO: Wesco Aircraft has gone public, SUPPLEMENT selling shares on the New York Stock HEALTH CARE: ...... 23 exchange COLUMNS & FEATURES UP FRONT AVIATION: Helicopter noise raises issues at PROMOTE: Pet hospital appears in AT&T area airports...... 18 commercial...... 3 GIVING: ...... 20 RESTAURANT: Hooters sets sights on HEALTH CARE: Glendale hospital moves Thousand Oaks location ...... 3 closer to expansion...... 21 PERKS: Landscape company rewards safety VALLEY STOCKWATCH:...... 22 compliance ...... 4 AROUND THE VALLEYS: News and HONOR: Real estate executive snags title .4 notes from around the greater San Fernando Valley area ...... 32 NEWS & ANALYSIS VALLEY BIZ SEEN: Greater Valley 33 REAL ESTATE: Boom in restaurant indus- Business Events...... CALENDAR: ...... 34 try affects local real estate ...... 5 ENTERTAINMENT: Indy movie theatre VICA COLUMN: ...... 39 debuts in Lancaster ...... 5 EDITOR’S COLUMN: ...... 39 PRODUCTS: New urine testing solution is introduced ...... 6 CLARIFICATION: SOLD: Private firm acquires refrigerator door The column “Announcing Another Valley manufacturer ...... 7 Fatality,” which appeared on page 43 of the Aug. 1 issue, failed to identify the Cooper INSURANCE: Local insurance companies Reading Challenge as a program of the Boys merge...... 8 & Girls Club of the West Valley. References to “the Club” in the column may have been mis- SMALL BUSINESS: New consulting interpreted as a result of an editing error. These group for arts and entertainment businesses9 references were intended to represent the Boys EDUCATION : University moves their & Girls Club of the West Valley. Woodland Hills campus...... 13 GAMING: Video game company In The Next Issue makescuts...... 20 THE LIST: Largest Automotive Dealers THE LIST Best Selling Auotmobiles STAFFING FIRMS: The largest staffing SUPPLEMENT: firms, ranked by hours placed...... 10 Private Aviation

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SAN FERNANDO VALLEY BUSINESS JOURNAL UP FRONT August 15, 2011 3 Hooters Opening in Thousand Oaks Some residents oppose will be operated by Ocean- “I haven’t seen this type of having the restaurant in side-based restaurant manage- response in the last four years the community. ment company and franchisee that I’ve worked with the Hootwinc LLC. About 100 planning commission,” Hundreds of Thousand employees will be hired at the Towne said. “The real con- Oaks residents aren’t happy new site, said Hootwinc CEO cern seems to be more with about a new Hooters restau- Rick Leukert. the corporate entity itself rant that’s slated to open in The city’s community rather than that actual request the area, city officials said. development department for a full bar.” The new Hooters is set to recently held a comment peri- The new restaurant would open at 401 N. Moorpark Rd. od for a special use permit be the only Hooters in Ventu- in Janss Marketplace, said application for the restaurant ra County. The closest Hoot- Mark Towne, deputy director to allow it to provide a full ers restaurants are located in and city planner for the com- bar, Towne said. Burbank and Hollywood. munity development depart- The city received 268 Towne said the department ment. It is moving to a vacant communications of opposi- will next set up an administra- space that was formerly occu- tion, compared to 68 in favor, tive hearing that will deter- pied by a Fuddruckers he said. There were also four mine whether the restaurant PHOTO COURTESY OF MONTROSE PET HOSPITAL restaurant and then a Pat & petitions against the restau- get the special use permit, Animals: Veterinarian Kym Mitchell greets one of her patients at her clinic. Oscar’s restaurant, he said. rant’s opening, which includ- which can be appealed. The new Hooters location ed 326 signatures, he added. ---Jessica Vernabe Vet Clinic The spot required rays and lab work are sent Mitchell to examine a pet online with the phone compa- Snags TV pig, seen in an opening shot ny’s Internet service, Mitchell being walked by its owner to said. Spotlight the clinic’s doors. Having a The 30-second spot pro- Montrose Pet Hospital is pig for a co-star was the high- moting the service is airing featured in a new AT&T light of the shoot, Mitchell on ABC, CBS, Bravo, USA said. Network, TNT, and other commercial spot. “It was quite entertaining cable channels. A Montrose veterinary working with the pig,” The commercial has clinic is featured in a new Mitchell said. boosted the presence of commercial for the Office@ Mitchell opened the Mitchell’s practice. Former Hand service from AT&T. Montrose Pet Hospital in patients at her previous clinic Kym Mitchell closed her April after working at anoth- have learned of her new hos- clinic for a day to accommo- er clinic for 18 years. pital, and even relatives in date the filming that required She became one of the first other states have seen the both human and animal small businesses to sign up for spot, Mitchell said. extras portraying her patients. the Office@Hand service that “People are definitely see- Two dogs seen in the com- acts as the hospital’s after ing it across the U.S.,” mercial, a Labrador and a hours answering service, Mitchell said. “Every day

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Landscape Company place safety a top priority. “(Safety) is now part of Rewards Safe Drivers our culture,” Dingman said. ValleyCrest Landscape Since the company’s of service with no accidents implementation of the truck Companies gives a new and meet the company’s giveaway, there has been a truck to five employees. safety standards. 60 percent decrease in over- Christmas came early for The giveaway, part of Val- all claims. some lucky employees of leyCrest’s annual Safety Despite the challenging ValleyCrest Landscape Awareness day and incentive economic times, Dingman Companies. program, included a drawing said the company has contin- The landscaping firm pre- of five winners from a pool ued to include the giveaway sented five of its safest work- of over 4,000 eligible in their safety incentive pro- ers with brand new Ford employees. gram because it “reflects the Ranger trucks last month in Mike Dingman, senior extreme priority and commit- recognition of their superior vice president and overseer ment the company places on safety in the workplace. This of the company’s safety pro- safety.” year’s winners were Manuel gram, said although the pro- “At ValleyCrest, safety is Gonzalez, Alejandro gram has many components not lip service, it is a very Lerma Zea, Agustin Lara and incentives, the giveaway important part of everyone’s Marcos, Jose Luis Yepes is the climax of the year and work habits,” Dingman said. PHOTO COURTESY OF VALLEYCREST LANDSCAPING COMPANIES and Ricky Henderson. has helped in making work- ---A n ge l a M elero Giveaway: ValleyCrest Gardener Alejandro Lerma Zea (middle) wins truck. “Workplace safety is a top priority, since Valley- Crest’s workforce is deployed outdoors on thousands of Real Estate Executive Named a Dame government left them at the commercial customer job side of the street to be home- sites every day across the NAI Capital CFO snags tion was named Dame of the Action Network. less,” Howitt said. country,” said Richard A. new title, recognized for Royal Order of Francis I, a Howitt, who received the Howitt is also a co-chair Sperber, president and CEO charitable contributions. non-denominational order by honor in Los Angeles last of the Tiger Club,a of ValleyCrest. His Royal Highness Prince month, has served as a mem- fundraising arm for the Ath- The Calabasas-based NAI Capital Chief Carlo, of Bourbon Two ber of the board of directors letic Department for Occi- landscaping firm operates in Financial Officer Rachel Sicilies, Duke of Castro. for Step Up Vets, which pro- dental College. 20 states across the United Howitt recently was recog- The honor, an order of vides occupation and transi- Bill Hayes, retired States and covers a broad nized by the Sacred Military chivalry, is given to inspire tion vocational training for founder of Windsor Finan- range of services including Constantinian Order of Saint others to do great deeds. For- disabled veterans following cial Corporation, also was tree-growing, design, mainte- George — United States Del- mer recipients of the award military service. honored as a Knight of the nance and moving. egation, an ancient and inter- include astronaut Buzz “It’s important to transi- Royal Order of Francis I for For the past nine years, nationally recognized dynas- Aldrin and Lisa Swayze, the tion back into normal life as his charitable contributions the company has awarded tic Order of Knighthood, for widow of actor Patrick [veterans] will now know it, in the San Fernando Valley, new trucks to full-time decades of charitable work. Swayze, for her service in rather than what happened Howitt said. employees who fulfill a year Howitt Howitt received recogni- the Pancreatic Cancer after World War II when the ---Meg Boberg

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a few locations in the greater San Fernando Valley region. Nationally, visits to fast-casual restaurant chains increased by 17 percent over the last three years while the rest of the industry suf- fered some of its steepest traffic declines, according to national foodservice market research released by The NPD Group in March. The segment’s unit availability expanded by 12 percent for the same period, the market research company said.

Restaurant expansion opportunities Richmond, Va. -based Monument Restau- rants, a franchisee for Five Guys Burgers and Fries restaurants, just opened a new restaurant last week in Simi Valley, a little more than a year after it opened one in Thousand Oaks, said Joe Rasic, the company’s director of operations. The company also plans to open another location in Northridge in about a month, he said. Meanwhile, the company has also opened other Five Guys locations throughout the state and have more openings planned this year, Rasic said. “We are definitely finding properties that are interesting to us,” Rasic said. Officials from Le Pain Quotidien, a New York-based restaurant chain that has a location in Studio City, said the company is considering better real estate deals as it expands in the Los Angeles market. PHOTO BY DAVID SPRAGUE The chain is opening a new restaurant in Deals: Five Guys Burgers and Fries recently opened in Simi Valley. Franchisee owners will open in Northridge next month. The Commons at Calabasas shopping center this fall, following about two years of no new store openings in the Los Angeles area, said Tony Martin, Le Pain Quotidien’s director of operations for Southern California. Hot Off the Mar “There are some better deals with land- ket lords,” Martin said, noting that there are also better sites available. Marin said the restaurant chain’s sales and RESTAURANTS: Fast-casual restaurants are stirring up profits have been trending upward over the last 18 months. While there are some bright spots in the leasing activity in the area’s commercial real estate market. restaurant industry, many establishments are still struggling, said Daniel Conway, the market (and) there’s a lot of expansion owners just recently started taking advantage spokesman for the California Restaurant By JESSICA VERNABE Staff Reporter from other markets coming into California,” of the opportunities to expand, Rush said. CB Association. He said his organization is still ive Guys Burgers and Fries. Chipotle. said Todd Nathanson, president of Encino- Richard Ellis started getting an uptick in seeing prominent restaurants closing across FLe Pain Quotidien. based illi Commercial Real Estate. restaurant activity during the second quarter of the state. These are a few of the recent deals that Many of those restaurants are taking this year. “There’s a lot of economic uncertainty out have been stirring up more activity in the advantage of more desirable locations that are “People sat on the sidelines for a while not there,” Conway said, noting stock market restaurant sector of the region’s commercial opening up as other businesses close or move doing anything, so I think there was a little bit instability and high unemployment rates. real estate market. away, he said. Examples of more desirable of pent-up demand,” Rush said. “You’re still not seeing a lot of consumer Recovery in the restaurant industry might locations may be free-standing buildings or Both Rush and Nathanson said brokers spending. … If you add rising commodity be slow, but area commercial real estate bro- drive-thru locations, he added. have been seeing a lot of interest from prices, we’ve been looking at kind of histori- kerage firms say restaurant leasing activity has illi Commercial did 10 restaurant leasing gourmet burger establishments, franchised cally narrow margins for the past few years.” picked up over the past year as restaurateurs deals last year in the greater Los Angeles area restaurants, frozen yogurt shops and well- However, some restaurant sectors have take advantage of more ideal locations at compared to six deals the year before, accord- known regional and national chains. been able to fare better than others, he said. lower prices. ing to data provided by the company. The bro- “We see a lot of activity from the typical Those often are more established chains in the Industry experts say the restaurant climate kerage firm has completed five deals this year (chains) — Subway, Five Guys Burger and fast-casual segment. is heading toward improvement, with fast- and has others in the pipeline. Fries, Chipotle,” Nathanson said. “They tend to have a quality of food that casual dining segments recuperating faster David Rush, senior vice president for CB One deal illi Commercial handled earlier people are looking for and they tend to have than others. Fast-casual restaurants are consid- Richard Ellis, said lower prices are a major this year resulted in a leasing agreement for a the price points people are looking for,” Con- ered restaurants with higher quality food, more factor, as well. new Chipotle restaurant that will open on the way said. service and higher ticket prices than fast food While restaurant property lease rates corner of Van Nuys and Burbank boulevards in Conway said there is in an expectation the restaurants. dropped in line with most other retail proper- Encino, he said. Five Guys Burgers and Fries industry will start to improve overall by the “There’s a lot of new concepts coming to ties starting about a year ago, many restaurant also has been on a growth spurt, which include end of the year. Curtain Rises at Lancaster Theater DEVELOPMENT: Project Ehrlich will operate the theater and The BLVD. Association, a business owners Laemmle Theatres will provide the film pro- group for the downtown area. ushers in independent films. gramming. The theater offers reclining love Ehrlich said the idea to develop a theater seats, food and liquor service — amenities not that shows independent films came from a By MARK R. MADLER Staff Reporter found in venues that Laemmle operates. conversation he had with Lancaster Vice “If we can provide L.A. quality things, (the Mayor Ron Smith. The city, Smith told A three-screen movie theater and retail public) will come as long as it is at the right Ehrlich, used to host a film festival and it store opened this month on Lancaster Boule- price,” Ehrlich said. would be great to have a theater that showed vard, another sign of the revitalization effort The theater expands the entertainment films that do not receive wide distribution. taking place in the downtown area. offerings downtown, which for many years has Partnering with Laemmle was a good fit, The Laemmle BLVD Theatre and apparel been limited to performances at the Lancaster because the chain specializes in showing inde- store Forge were developed by Scott Ehrlich, Performing Arts Center. pendent films and helps to authenticate the owner of InSite Development, which has “(The new theater) shows we are able to theater, Ehrlich said. developed several upscale projects in down- accommodate the diversity of the people who PHOTO COURTESY OF CITY OF LANCASTER town Lancaster. live here,” said Jill Cooper, the president of Please see THEATER page 30 Movies: Laemmle BLVD opened on Aug. 11. 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6 August 15, 2011 NEWS & ANALYSIS SAN FERNANDO VALLEY BUSINESS JOURNAL IRIS International Urinalysis Product Hits U.S. Market LAUNCH: Company targets that IRIS uses its own chemistry analyzer product, which was recently approved by the smaller laboratories with its new FDA, he said. IRIS previously used a product produced by a third-party overseas manufac- iRICELL 1500 testing system. turer. This will help the company grow its By JESSICA VERNABE Staff Reporter profit margin because customers using the iRI- CELL systems also will have to order IRIS’s IRIS International Inc. is increasing pro- chemistry analyzer supplies, Andberg said. duction of its new automated urinalysis sys- So far, IRIS has sold the iRICELL 1500 to tems in hopes of reaching new clients at small one U.S. hospital group, Warekois said. The laboratories. The Chatsworth-based maker of in-vitro diagnostics systems and components launched Warekois: its iRICELL 1500 urine testing system — “We can now essentially designed to serve labs that perform fewer than 70 urine tests per day — to U.S. consumers serve 90 percent of the late last month, said Tom Warekois, president market with our product.” of the company’s diagnostics division. “We can now essentially serve 90 percent of the market with our product,” Warekois company’s sales employees are reaching out to said, noting that the new market segment potential clients to make more deals, he added. includes about 2,000 laboratories. “We’re PHOTO COURTESY OF IRIS INTERNATIONAL INC. Including all of its products, the company Technology: A customer learns how to use the recently launched iRICELL 1500. expecting this, over time, will add about anoth- has about 3,200 units installed worldwide, er 15 to 20 percent of units to our global Scott Gleason, research analyst for finan- Germany. The company has been selling the with about 1,300 of those installed in the Unit- demand.” cial services firm Stephens Inc., said entering “2000” and “3000” versions of the system to ed States, Warekois said. Warekois said the new system addresses a into the U.S.’s smaller lab market is a smart mid- and large-size labs worldwide worldwide The iRICELL systems contributed to high- growing industry demand for automated uri- move by the company. for years, but it didn’t start selling them er sales for IRIS for the second quarter of this nalysis systems that are priced more affordably “They’ve (already) penetrated a higher per- domestically until March, Warekois said. year. than other higher-capacity products on the centage of the higher end of the market — this Gleason said the impact to the company’s The company’s total revenue increased market. He attributed the increasing demand allows them to grow into new areas,” Gleason revenues and profit margin likely won’t occur year-over year by 13 percent with $30.2 mil- to lab technician shortages. said, who specializes in medical diagnostics right away. lion generated for the second quarter of 2011, “They’re having fewer and fewer skilled and lab services equipment. “You have to go out and start addressing compared to $26.7 million for the same period technicians entering the business, but the vol- Other medical device companies have used the customer base,” he said. “It will ramp up last year, IRIS said, earlier this month. That ume of lab testing is increasing because the the same tactic and have been successful, he over time.” increase was attributed to higher instrument older population needs more testing,” said. Ernest Andberg, securities analyst for sales in the company’s diagnostics business, Warekois said. Warkois said the new product costs about securities brokerage and investing banking particularly driven by demand for the iRI- The company’s iRICELL automated uri- 15 percent less than the company’s earlier iRI- firm Feltl and Company, said he is expecting CELL systems. nalysis systems provide urine testing and CELL models, which sell in the United States a modest impact to revenues from the iRI- IRIS had a net loss of $300,000 for the analysis in place of the technician, who can for about $100,000 a unit. That places the cost CELL 1500, since the company has already most recent quarter, compared to net income then turn his or her attention to other processes of the iRICELL 1500 at around $85,000. been selling some components of the system. of $600,000 a year ago, reflecting losses from that are not automated, Warekois said. IRIS was already selling the product in However, one strength of the product line is another company segment. Thumbnails | SFVBJ User Guide | Front Page | Table of Contents

SAN FERNANDO VALLEY BUSINESS JOURNAL NEWS & ANALYSIS August 15, 2011 7 New Owner Opens Doors for Anthony in Europe, Asia MANUFACTURING: Avista firm’s first investment in the manufacturing In 2007, Anthony acquired Flying Glass sector. Co., a manufacturer of insulated glass doors Capital Partners experienced in Clarks said Anthony was appealing to for the commercial refrigeration markets in Avista because it is a stable company with a Asian and some European countries. Two foreign market expasion. proven track record and it’s known for creating years later, the company bought VAL S.p.A., innovative products. an Italian manufacturer of curved tempered By MARK R. MADLER Staff Reporter Anthony picked Avista based on the com- glass and refrigerator doors. pany’s “personality and expertise” as well as Last year, the company signed a licensing With a new owner in place, Anthony its “international footprint,” Clark said. agreement with Glacier, a business unit of International Inc. is preparing to expand its Company management used the sale as a Universal Industries, to get its products into market share in Europe and emerging nations chance to increase its ownership stake, Clark the South African, African and Indian refriger- in Asia. said. He would not disclose what percentage ation markets. The Sylmar-based refrigerator and freezer he and other executives now own, but added Access to Avista’s experts, such as Allen door manufacturer changed hands in a recent that the increase “shows our commitment to Yurko, a former head of a London-based sale between private equity firms. Avista Cap- the future of the company and its growth company in the refrigeration industry, can help ital Partners, based in New York, purchased potential.” Anthony grow into new markets, Clark said. the company from Los Angeles-based Aurora Anthony has taken steps in the past few Growth plans also include acquisitions, he PHOTO COURTESY OF ANTHONY INTERNATIONAL Capital Group for an undisclosed amount. years to expand its reach in foreign markets. said, declining to give details on those plans. Product: Anthony doors prevent spoilage. The new ownership will not affect operations at the headquarters in Sylmar or other facilities, and the company’s current management team will remain in place. Avista was among 50 investment firms that expressed an interest in Anthony, and the firm brings an international understanding needed to break into foreign markets, Anthony Presi- dent and CEO Jeffrey Clark said. “That’s where our future is for growth and income,” Clark said. Anthony has a little less than 20 percent of its market share overseas and wants to boost that to 50 percent in five years. The company has cornered about 70 percent of the North American market, Clark said. Anthony leads the industry in innovations for its doors and frames that help conserve energy and reduce power consumption by retailers, said company Chief Financial Officer Daniel Zeddy. Anthony can bring this expertise to emerging nations in Asia, where power supplies often can be interrupted, to keep food fresh and prevent spoilage, Zeddy said. Any U.S. company reaching out to overseas markets is doing the right thing as business growth is heavily weighed toward foreign customers, said Jeff Williamson, statewide director for the Centers for International Trade Development, a state-sponsored economic development program. Even if the U.S. economy expands, the rest of the world’s economy is expanding even faster, Williamson said, noting China and India will eventually become the world’s top two economies. Increasingly, companies want to have operations closer to their foreign markets, Williamson said. “They have people knowledgeable about local conditions and have quicker turnaround and product development times,” Williamson said. “It makes them more competitive.”

New ownership brings opportunity Clark said the change in ownership is the third in his 22 years at Anthony. Each investor has helped to shape the company’s future, whether by boosting revenues, or during Aurora’s tenure, improving operations, he said. Aurora became a majority owner in 2005. A sale was part of its exit strategy to recoup its investment, Clark said. Company officials from Aurora and Avista Capital announced the deal after it closed in June. Attempts to reach representatives from the companies were not successful. In a prepared statement, Chairman Gerald Parsky called Aurora’s partnership with Antho- ny “a clear demonstration of its strategy to provide the resources for middle market companies to reach a new level of performance.” David Durkin, a partner with Avista, said in a prepared statement that Anthony fits the firm’s strategy of “partnering with superior management teams to invest in and add value to well-positioned businesses.” Avista invests primarily in the energy, health care and media sectors. Anthony is the Thumbnails | SFVBJ User Guide | Front Page | Table of Contents

8 August 15, 2011 NEWS & ANALYSIS SAN FERNANDO VALLEY BUSINESS JOURNAL Insurance Brokerage Firms Merge, Expand Services AGREEMENT: New name not decided yet; business as Scanlon Guerra Burke usual for customers. FOUNDED: 1964 FORMER AND CURRENT HEADQUARTERS: By JESSICA VERNABE Woodland Hills Staff reporter EMPLOYEES: 38 Two area insurance firms that recently merged — Woodland Hills-based Scanlon TOTAL PREMIUMS: about $100 million Guerra Burke and Chatsworth-based North- SERVICE CATEGORIES: property and casualty ridge Insurance Agency — form one of the insurance, employee benefits, financial larger independent insurance brokerage firms services in Los Angeles County, company officials say. The combined company has $130 million in premiums, and now carries all lines of insurance, said Jim Scanlon, CEO of Scanlon Northridge Insurance Guerra Burke (SGB). It has 66 employees, Agency other company officials said. Observers say it’s the largest local insur- FOUNDED: 1931 ance brokerage firm merger the region’s seen FORMER HEADQUARTERS: Chatsworth in several years. The companies EMPLOYEES: 32 merged their assets TOTAL PREMIUMS: about $30 million and operations on Aug. 1 in a non-cash SERVICE CATEGORIES: personal insurance, agreement. North- commercial insurance, life and health ridge Insurance insurance, employee benefits Agency (NIA) has moved its headquarters operations to co-owner Stuart Lorch, who was among the Scanlon’s headquar- partners who purchased the company five ters building in years ago. NIA, which also has been growing Woodland Hills, and consistently, has developed a niche in the non- there are plans to profit and social services sector, he said. consolidate the two The merger par- companies’ opera- Scanlon ticularly gives SGB tions in Ventura, company officials said. a stronger presence The new firm also is looking at ways to in Ventura County, consolidate and reduce certain resources, such since NIA had two as overlapping vendor contracts, Scanlon said. well-established The company is not eliminating staff posi- offices in Thousand tions due to the merger, but some positions are Oaks and Ventura being reorganized, he said. There will also be outside of its former more management support in order to free up Chatsworth head- the new company’s partners of certain respon- quarters. SGB had a sibilities. Ventura office, but it Customers may not notice the effects of the was small and has merger right away. The company has not creat- only been around for ed a new name, and former phone numbers are about a year. still used, so clients are able to conduct busi- Rothman “We’ve wanted ness as usual, Scanlon said. to continue to grow our presence in Ventura However, the new firm’s partners are devel- County and this allowed us to grow faster by oping a new branding strategy, which Scanlon aggregating resources in (the area),” Scanlon said he hopes will be completed by the end of said. the year. Scanlon and Lorch said they expect the merger to financially benefit the new company. “We’re expecting to be a little more prof- Scanlon: itable, and by increased profits, we’re able to “We have different prod- invest more in our business, whether it’s through personnel or products,” Lorch said. uct lines and occupy dif- Eric Rothman, president of Insurance ferent space in the insur- Brokers and Agents San Fernando Valley, said the merger is among the most significant ance community.” he’s seen in the region in several years. There used to be much more merger and acquisition activity, but that has died down due Both companies said they will be able to to the economic downturn and lower business better service their customers because of the valuation, Rothman said. agreement. “People aren’t paying what they used to “We have different product lines and occu- pay for the business,” he said. py different space in the insurance communi- There are also fewer mid-sized brokerage ty,” Scanlon said, noting that SGB mainly firms left to merge with or acquire, he said. served larger commercial clients while NIA Benefits of an insurance brokerage firm focused on smaller ones and offered personal merger may include having more diverse insur- insurance lines. ance expertise, access to new clients and other SGB, founded by Scanlon’s father in 1964, people to help running day-to-day operations, has developed a niche working with the manu- Roth said. One advantage of merging two facturing, industrial and tool industries, Scan- companies of a similar size — as opposed to a lon said. The company has seen considerable small firm being acquired by an industry giant business growth over the past five to seven — is a similar business culture, he said. years as it added its safety loss control servic- “People don’t like to have a corporate es, he said. atmosphere,” Rothman said. “You don’t really NIA was founded in 1931, and was pur- change the culture of the business. You’re just chased by another owner and then it was even- trying to improve the business by merging dif- tually bought by several partners in 2006, said ferent thoughts.” Thumbnails | SFVBJ User Guide | Front Page | Table of Contents

SAN FERNANDO VALLEY BUSINESS JOURNAL NEWS & ANALYSIS August 15, 2011 9 New Program Targets Entertainment, Arts Businesses ASSIST: Free counseling gives phy, the companies cessful business are the same regardless of director of that had not the industry. Business owners must know creative types a boost in the ticket opera- participated in about marketing, finance, and working with tions. the team’s social media, Grooms said. business skills they may lack. The team past events, However, business owners that operate in also is explor- Murphy said. creative fields often devote less attention to By MARK R. MADLER Staff Reporter ing ways it “We basi- the nuts and bolts of running a business, can use its cally are Grooms said. The Small Business Development Cen- stadium dur- using their Tenn chalks this up to creative people ter at College of the Canyons is now offering the offsea- resources to largely being uncomfortable with business ing free consulting and business assistance son, he said. get (in touch and administrative duties. Many small busi- services to companies in the entertainment, Each sea- with) some- ness owners in the creative sector differ from arts and recreation sectors. son, the team one,” about entrepreneurs who open a restaurant, or who The center is funding the program with a hosts an the event, start a small manufacturing company, Tenn $130,000 federal grant that runs through the Aerospace Murphy said. said. end of 2012. Appreciation Tannehill Grooms “A lot of “Their brains don’t wrap around Quick- SBDC officials say the program will sup- weekend. The SBDC has provided the times we will run into dead ends.” Books as quickly,” Tenn said. port business owners that aim to capitalize on Jethawks with contacts at aerospace-related The basic skill sets needed to run a suc- the region’s 30-mile “studio zone” of filming activity, Cal Arts, and a proposed soundstage project by The Walt Disney Co. in the Santa Clarita Valley. The program caters to entrepreneurs who are passionate about their artistic interests but who lack a business background, said SBDC Director Steve Tannehill. “We have begun new outreach and new involvement in the community to make them aware of our activities,” Tannehill said. Advi- sors from the center have met with post-production companies, musicians, authors, disc jockeys, equipment suppliers, and sport-related companies. Ben Tenn, a counselor in the program, has one client who is a documentary film- maker. Another is a married couple working on a television pilot. Tenn said the goal is introduce concepts from the business world into the creative world of these entrepreneurs. For example, they need to understand the importance of sales, marketing, distribution, contracts and other practices, Tenn said.

Tannehill: ‘We have begun new outreach and new involvement in the community.’

“We attempt to get them to do that so that they are financially successful as well as cre- atively successful,” Tenn said. Some of the clients are established businesses and others are in the start-up stage, said SBDC Assistant Director Catherine Grooms, who is overseeing the initiative. Often business owners may need professional advice on their business, but may not consider it a priority, Grooms said. The center aims to make it easy for business owners to get the one-on-one help they need free of charge, she said. Abby and Dan Savell, who operate L.A. Percussion Rentals in Santa Clarita, have used the center’s services to get the word out about their business. L.A. Percussion rents drums and other percussion instruments for concerts and television and film production. Abby Savell said she and her husband often felt like, as business owners, they had to figure everything out for themselves. They say the SBDC has saved them time and frustration. “We've gotten advice on advertising in our industry and composed some press materials,” Abby Savell said. “It's really helped us move past a lot of the business infrastructure tasks.” Lancaster Jethawks, the Class A minor league baseball team in the Antelope Valley, is utilizing the center to find ways to attract new fans during the season, said Will Mur- Thumbnails | SFVBJ User Guide | Front Page | Table of Contents

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PROFESSIONAL STAFFING COMPANIES THE LIST Ranked by workers placed annually in the greater San Fernando Valley in 2010

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY THE PACESETTER he Professional Staffing Firms List ranks placements can range in duration, a clearer or the fifth year in a row, Mediscan quarters in Woodland Hills. Founded in companies by the number of workers understanding of a staffing company’s success Staffing Services occupies the No. 1 1995, the company provides a variety of ben- Tplaced annually in the greater San Fernando is presented in the amount of hours its place- Franking on the Professional Staffing List efits and opportunities to its workers, includ- Valley. These services are extended across all ments are earning. There are 20 companies with 60,155 workers placed annually in ing paid travel and housing for job reloca- industries and include both full and part-time ranked on the List this year with a range of 2 to 2010. The firm saw sizable growth within the tions. Mediscan is certified in Health Care job placements. New to this year’s List is a col- 750 local employees. The oldest firm here is past year, going from 550 to 750 local Staffing by the Joint Commission, a nonprof- umn displaying how many hours each firm Chicago-based General Employment Enterpris- employees, with 2,000 nationwide. Mediscan it organization that certifies health care com- placed annually and weekly in 2010. Since the es, Inc., established in 1893. specializes in health care related service per- panies and programs. same worker can be placed multiple times and – By Josh Dausch sonnel and locally operates out of its head- – By Josh Dausch

Rank Company Workers Hours Placed Employees Revenues Industries Served Profile Top Local Executive name Placed annually SFV 2010 (partial list) (offices in SFV/countrywide) name address annually weekly companywide 2009 headquarters/year founded title weekly website phone Mediscan Staffing Services 60,155 469,550 750 WND medical, nursing, radiology, respiratory, general 1/1 Val Serebryany 1 21050 Califa St. 1,156 9,030 2,000 WND health care, social workers, case managers, Woodland Hills/1995 President Woodland Hills 91367 rehab, pharmacy, medical coding, medical mediscan.net (818) 462-0000 assistant, dietitians Manpower 12,400 1,500,000 16 $18,867.0 entertainment, IT, energy, health care, 10/3,900 William Marzullo 2 15760 Ventura Blvd. #102 238 WND 30,000 $16,038.0 government, education, banking/finance, Milwaukee, WI/1948 Metro Regional Encino 91436 business services, logistics, aerospace us.manpower.com Director (818) 205-7849 Aerotek 4,200 168,000 28 WND manufacturing, engineering, clerical, 2/150 Tony Bartolucci 3 8550 Balboa Blvd. #234 80 3,200 11,000 $2,400.0 environmental, scientific, distribution, call Hanover, MD/1983 Vice President Northridge 91325 centers, accounting and finance aerotek.com (818) 672-0800 Career Strategies, Inc. 1,690 67,600 7 $27.0 all 7/5 Michael Bourdon 4 21031 Ventura Blvd., #1005 32 1,300 75 $23.0 Los Angeles/1989 Executive VP NA 91364 csi4jobs.com (818) 883-0440 Adecco 1,597 1,177,859 17 $24,700.0 entertainment, banking, insurance, biotech, 7/1,100 Mara Klug 5 16255 Ventura Blvd. #1210 646 23,557 33,000 $20,600.0 medical, retail, food, health care, manufacturing, Melville, NY/1957 Regional Vice Encino 91436 distribution, assembly adeccousa.com President (818) 986-3507 Personnel Plus 572 274,000 9 WND manufacturing, medical device, aerospace, 2/2 Patty 6 17050 Chatsworth St. #205 11 5,270 563 WND cosmetics, prototype, electronics. accounting, Granada Hills/1986 Campochiaro Granada Hills 91344 legal and IT cme4job.com President (818) 368-8218 Equis Staffing 500 WND 9 WND all industries, finance,accounting, information 1/1 Carrie Nebens 7 27001 Agoura Rd #160 10 WND WND WND technology and administrative Calabasas/2006 President Calabasas 91301 equisdifference.com (818) 444-0100 Royal Staffing Services 350 78,000 225 $1.8 accounting, financial, insurance, medical, HR, 2/2 Joe Cummings 8 14011 Ventura Blvd. #214W 50 1,500 225 $1.4 advertising, IT, nonprofit, education, gov't, real Sherman Oaks/1967 President/CEO Sherman Oaks 91423 estate and marketing royalstaffing.com (818) 981-1080 Ronin Staffing 300 250,000 8 $5.0 aerospace & defense, space & satellites, 2/2 Vivian K. 9 1 300 E. Magnolia Blvd. #401 510 400 8 $4.0 biotechnology, medical, semiconductor, Burbank/1999 Rutherford Burbank, CA 91502 91502 manufacturing and IT roninllc.com CEO (818) 303-1340 Build WorkSource 240 WND 90 WND all industries in the San Fernando Valley 3/4 Leonel E. Fuentes 10 9207 Eton Ave. 45 WND 90 WND 1/1967 Program Director Chatsworth 91311 buildworksource.com (818) 701-9800 Perfecto Staffing 225 55,000 225 $2.8 entertainment, manufacturing, banking, import/ 1/2 Debra Olcese 11 14755 Ventura Blvd. #E 50 1,057 700 $2.1 export, hospitality, travel, office services Los Angeles/2005 President Sherman Oaks 91403 perfectostaffing.com (818) 789-2062 AlphaProTemps, APR., Inc. 180 374,400 85 $4.3 Temporary Staffing Services 2/3 Sal Ramirez 12 100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., #105 3 7,200 97 $1.6 Thousand Oaks/1993 President Thousand Oaks 91360 alphaprotemps.com (805) 371-5644 Accountants Intl. - a Randstad 156 115,752 10 WND accounting and finance 2/53 Julie Milius 13 Company 3 2,226 520 WND Burlingame/1986 Sr. Director, 2535 Townsgate Rd. #107 accountantsintl.com Westlake Village Westlake Village 91361 (805) 496-6888 Sharf, Woodward and Associates, 150 44,000 15 $3.5 IT, healthcare, engineering, media sales 1/1 Bernie Sharf 14 Inc. 4 NA 15 $2.9 Sherman Oaks/1982 President 5900 Sepulveda Blvd. #104 swjobs.com (818) 989-2200 Sherman Oaks 91411 VACO 122 41,693 3 $0.0 real estate, manufacturing, healthcare, non- 1/2 Anita Shelley 15 2815 Townsgate Rd. #220 2 801 21 $0.0 profit, government, education, entertainment, Los Angeles/2006 Partner Westlake Village 91361 bio-tech, construction vaco.com (805) 371-6320 On Assignment Inc. 78 43,200 129 $438.1 life sciences, technology, healthcare 2/65 Peter T. Dameris 16 26745 Malibu Hills Rd 18 800 1,115 $416.6 Calabasas/1985 President Calabasas 91301 onassignment.com (818) 878-7900 Commercial Programming 60 160,000 97 $120.0 information technology for a wide variety of 1/1 Alan K. Strong 17 Systems, Inc. 1 3,070 110 $12.0 industries and municipalities Studio City/1978 CEO 4400 Coldwater Canyon Ave. #320 cpsinc.com (888) 812-9234 Studio City 91604 General Employment Enterprises, 60 17,000 7 $12.0 manufacturing, engineering, IT, banking, 2/11 Lara Bojarsky 18 Inc. 1 320 175 WND financial, telecommunications, aerospace, Chicago, IL/1893 Branch Manager 5850 Canoga Ave. #310 military, defense generalemployment.com (818) 716-0300 Woodland Hills, CA 91367 91367 Premier Financial Search 60 WND 3 $0.6 public accounting, business management, 2/2 Allan Fisher 19 25050 Ave. Kearny #109 WND WND 3 $0.3 closely held businesses Valencia/2001 Owner Valencia 91355 pfssearch.com (661) 799-0101 Advanced Personnel Profiles, Inc. 50 WND 2 WND Biomedical and Medical Device 1/1 Pat Jacobs 20 1230-5 Madera Rd., #192 WND WND 2 WND Simi Valley/1995 President Simi Valley 93065 advancedpersonnelprofiles.com (805) 579-0630 Exact Staff Inc. WND WND 28 WND administrative, financial, legal, technical, sales, 8/22 Karenjo Goodwin NR 21031 Ventura Blvd. #501 WND WND 52 WND and engineering Woodland Hills/1996 Founder/CEO Woodland Hills 91364 exactstaff.com (818) 348-1100 WND: Would Not Disclose. NR: Not Ranked. Professional staffing companies were ranked by To the best of our knowledge, this information is accurate as of press time. While every effort is total number of workers placed in the greater San Fernando Valley in 2010. All information made to ensure the accuracy and thoroughness of the list, omissions and typographical errors provided by representatives of the companies themselves. Robert Half International declined to sometimes occur. Please send corrections or additions on company letterhead to the Research participate due to company confidentiality. Department, San Fernando Valley Business Journal, 21600 Oxnard St., Suite 250, Woodland Hills 91367. Â©2011 San Fernando Valley Business Journal. This list may not be reprinted in 1 new management in 2008 whole or in part without prior written permission from the editor. Reprints are available from Wright's Media, (877) 652-5295 or e-mail [email protected].

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SAN FERNANDO VALLEY BUSINESS JOURNAL THE LIST August 15, 2011 11 Stafﬁng: Part-time hiring is preferred

Continued from page 1 and had a good summer with hospitality and tourism placement, Marzullo said. able indicator as to what employers are Manufacturing and construction positions doing because when there is no hiring those stayed flat, while government jobs were companies are the first to feel the effects, down, Marzullo said. said Diana Skullr, executive director of “We expect a kick in retail with the new trade organization California Staffing Pro- school year,” he added. fessionals. Health care jobs increased nationally in “If they (employers) are willing to spend July by 31,000, according to the Labor to get a qualified candidate that is a good Department. Over a 12-month period, health sign because they are investing in their busi- care employment grew by nearly 300,000, ness,” Skullr said. the department said. The Professional Staffing Companies list Retail jobs showed national growth in compiled by the San Fernando Valley Busi- July, mainly at health and personal care ness Journal shows that more than half the stores, the department said, adding manufac- companies increased the number of workers turing also added jobs during the month. placed in 2010 compared to 2009. All com- Personnel Plus in Granada Hills has been panies disclosing revenues also showed an placing workers in manufacturing positions increase in 2010. with medical device makers and machine Returning as the No. 1 company is PHOTOS BY DAVID SPRAGUE Mediscan Staffing Services, based in Employ: Mediscan places pochiaro said. Woodland Hills, followed by Manpower at workers in the medical Equis Financial Staffing,however,is No. 2 and Aerotek at No. 3. In 2010, Medis- ﬁeld in temporary jobs seeing a different picture. can placed 60,155 workers. across the nation. The Its direct hire group has been busy, said Mediscan places workers in health care greatest need is for President Carrie Nebens, although that may and related positions in 30 states, primarily positions in which there have something to do with the firm specializ- in temporary positions of three to nine are a shortage of practi- ing in financial and technical positions, both months, said Emily Serebryany, president tioners, said Emily Sere- of which have lower unemployment rates. of the company’s nursing division. bryany, president of the “I think clients are picky,” Nebens said. Mediscan is seeing a strong demand for nursing division. “Based “If you have the right person, they seem will- certain positions in which there are a short- on their set of skills ing to hire.” age of practitioners, such as occupational those people are always While of the opinion the job market is in demand because there therapists, emergency room and intensive are not enough of them, improving, Nebens said the market does care unit nurses and speech pathologists, Serebryany said. favor employers who can hold out for the Serebryany said. candidate with a stable work history, shows “Based on their set of skills those people shops serving the aerospace industry, said sees a reluctance to hire full-time workers, technical competency and helps the bottom are always in demand because there are not President Patty Campochiaro. and her orders fall into the temporary to hire line. enough of them,” she added. Personnel Plus was No. 6 on the list, category. Businesses have the cash flow but Equis ranked No. 7 on the list with 500 Manpower was also strong in placements moving up two spots from 2010. not the will to commit, she said. placements in 2010, up three spots from the in health care positions, entertainment jobs Like Manpower’s Marzullo, Campochiaro “Companies are treading lightly,” Cam- previous list. Thumbnails | SFVBJ User Guide | Front Page | Table of Contents

12 August 15, 2011 SAN FERNANDO VALLEY BUSINESS JOURNAL PROFESSIONAL STAFFING COMPANIES THE LIST Ranked by hours placed annually in the greater San Fernando Valley in 2010

RankCompany Hours Placed Workers Employees Revenues Industries Served Profile Top Local Executive name annually Placed SFV 2010 (partial list) (offices in SFV/countrywide) name address weekly annually companywide 2009 headquarters/year founded title weekly website phone Manpower 1,500,000 12,400 16 $18,867.0 entertainment, IT, energy, health care, 10/3,900 William Marzullo 1 15760 Ventura Blvd. #102 WND 238 30,000 $16,038.0 government, education, banking/finance, Milwaukee, WI/1948 Metro Regional Encino 91436 business services, logistics, aerospace us.manpower.com Director (818) 205-7849 Adecco 1,177,859 1,597 17 $24,700.0 entertainment, banking, insurance, biotech, 7/1,100 Mara Klug 2 16255 Ventura Blvd. #1210 23,557 646 33,000 $20,600.0 medical, retail, food, health care, manufacturing, Melville, NY/1957 Regional Vice Encino 91436 distribution, assembly adeccousa.com President (818) 986-3507 Mediscan Staffing Services 469,550 60,155 750 WND medical, nursing, radiology, respiratory, general 1/1 Val Serebryany 3 21050 Califa St. 9,030 1,156 2,000 WND health care, social workers, case managers, Woodland Hills/1995 President Woodland Hills 91367 rehab, pharmacy, medical coding, medical mediscan.net (818) 462-0000 assistant, dietitians AlphaProTemps, APR., Inc. 374,400 180 85 $4.3 Temporary Staffing Services 2/3 Sal Ramirez 4 100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., #105 7,200 3 97 $1.6 Thousand Oaks/1993 President Thousand Oaks 91360 alphaprotemps.com (805) 371-5644 Personnel Plus 274,000 572 9 WND manufacturing, medical device, aerospace, 2/2 Patty 5 17050 Chatsworth St. #205 5,270 11 563 WND cosmetics, prototype, electronics. accounting, Granada Hills/1986 Campochiaro Granada Hills 91344 legal and IT cme4job.com President (818) 368-8218 Ronin Staffing 250,000 300 8 $5.0 aerospace & defense, space & satellites, 2/2 Vivian K. 6 1 300 E. Magnolia Blvd. #401 400 510 8 $4.0 biotechnology, medical, semiconductor, Burbank/1999 Rutherford Burbank, CA 91502 91502 manufacturing and IT roninllc.com CEO (818) 303-1340 Aerotek 168,000 4,200 28 WND manufacturing, engineering, clerical, 2/150 Tony Bartolucci 7 8550 Balboa Blvd. #234 3,200 80 11,000 $2,400.0 environmental, scientific, distribution, call Hanover, MD/1983 Vice President Northridge 91325 centers, accounting and finance aerotek.com (818) 672-0800 Commercial Programming 160,000 60 97 $120.0 information technology for a wide variety of 1/1 Alan K. Strong 8 Systems, Inc. 3,070 1 110 $12.0 industries and municipalities Studio City/1978 CEO 4400 Coldwater Canyon Ave. #320 cpsinc.com (888) 812-9234 Studio City 91604 Accountants Intl. - a Randstad 115,752 156 10 WND accounting and finance 2/53 Julie Milius 9 Company 2,226 3 520 WND Burlingame/1986 Sr. Director, 2535 Townsgate Rd. #107 accountantsintl.com Westlake Village Westlake Village 91361 (805) 496-6888 Royal Staffing Services 78,000 350 225 $1.8 accounting, financial, insurance, medical, HR, 2/2 Joe Cummings 10 14011 Ventura Blvd. #214W 1,500 50 225 $1.4 advertising, IT, nonprofit, education, gov't, real Sherman Oaks/1967 President/CEO Sherman Oaks 91423 estate and marketing royalstaffing.com (818) 981-1080 Career Strategies, Inc. 67,600 1,690 7 $27.0 all 7/5 Michael Bourdon 11 21031 Ventura Blvd., #1005 1,300 32 75 $23.0 Los Angeles/1989 Executive VP NA 91364 csi4jobs.com (818) 883-0440 Perfecto Staffing 55,000 225 225 $2.8 entertainment, manufacturing, banking, import/ 1/2 Debra Olcese 12 14755 Ventura Blvd. #E 1,057 50 700 $2.1 export, hospitality, travel, office services Los Angeles/2005 President Sherman Oaks 91403 perfectostaffing.com (818) 789-2062 Sharf, Woodward and Associates, 44,000 150 15 $3.5 IT, healthcare, engineering, media sales 1/1 Bernie Sharf 13 Inc. NA 4 15 $2.9 Sherman Oaks/1982 President 5900 Sepulveda Blvd. #104 swjobs.com (818) 989-2200 Sherman Oaks 91411 On Assignment Inc. 43,200 78 129 $438.1 life sciences, technology, healthcare 2/65 Peter T. Dameris 14 26745 Malibu Hills Rd 800 18 1,115 $416.6 Calabasas/1985 President Calabasas 91301 onassignment.com (818) 878-7900 VACO 41,693 122 3 $0.0 real estate, manufacturing, healthcare, non- 1/2 Anita Shelley 15 2815 Townsgate Rd. #220 801 2 21 $0.0 profit, government, education, entertainment, Los Angeles/2006 Partner Westlake Village 91361 bio-tech, construction vaco.com (805) 371-6320 General Employment Enterprises, 17,000 60 7 $12.0 manufacturing, engineering, IT, banking, 2/11 Lara Bojarsky 16 Inc. 320 1 175 WND financial, telecommunications, aerospace, Chicago, IL/1893 Branch Manager 5850 Canoga Ave. #310 military, defense generalemployment.com (818) 716-0300 Woodland Hills, CA 91367 91367 Equis Staffing WND 500 9 WND all industries, finance,accounting, information 1/1 Carrie Nebens 17 27001 Agoura Rd #160 WND 10 WND WND technology and administrative Calabasas/2006 President Calabasas 91301 equisdifference.com (818) 444-0100 Build WorkSource WND 240 90 WND all industries in the San Fernando Valley 3/4 Leonel E. Fuentes 18 9207 Eton Ave. WND 45 90 WND 1/1967 Program Director Chatsworth 91311 buildworksource.com (818) 701-9800 Premier Financial Search WND 60 3 $0.6 public accounting, business management, 2/2 Allan Fisher 19 25050 Ave. Kearny #109 WND WND 3 $0.3 closely held businesses Valencia/2001 Owner Valencia 91355 pfssearch.com (661) 799-0101 Advanced Personnel Profiles, Inc. WND 50 2 WND Biomedical and Medical Device 1/1 Pat Jacobs 20 1230-5 Madera Rd., #192 WND WND 2 WND Simi Valley/1995 President Simi Valley 93065 advancedpersonnelprofiles.com (805) 579-0630 Exact Staff Inc. WND WND 28 WND administrative, financial, legal, technical, sales, 8/22 Karenjo Goodwin NR 21031 Ventura Blvd. #501 WND WND 52 WND and engineering Woodland Hills/1996 Founder/CEO Woodland Hills 91364 exactstaff.com (818) 348-1100 WND: Would Not Disclose. NR: Not Ranked. Professional staffing companies were ranked by To the best of our knowledge, this information is accurate as of press time. While every effort is total number of hours placed in the greater San Fernando Valley in 2010. All information provided made to ensure the accuracy and thoroughness of the list, omissions and typographical errors by representatives of the companies themselves. Robert Half International declined to participate sometimes occur. Please send corrections or additions on company letterhead to the Research due to company confidentiality. Department, San Fernando Valley Business Journal, 21600 Oxnard St., Suite 250, Woodland Hills 91367. Â©2011 San Fernando Valley Business Journal. This list may not be reprinted in 1 new management in 2008 whole or in part without prior written permission from the editor. Reprints are available from Wright's Media, (877) 652-5295 or e-mail [email protected].

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SAN FERNANDO VALLEY BUSINESS JOURNAL NEWS & ANALYSIS August 15, 2011 13 University Moves Woodland Hills Campus, Doubles Size “It will give more room,” Larisey said. RELOCATION: University “The space they currently have is a little tight officials say students will get and some of the classrooms aren’t configured as correctly as they should be.” better equipment and parking. The previous location’s parking lot often gets crowded at night, he said, noting the new By JESSICA VERNABE Staff Reporter lot will be much more convenient. Relocating the campus increases the uni- California Lutheran University is relo- versity’s visibility, since De Soto Avenue is a cating its Woodland Hills campus this month busy thoroughfare and an exit for the 101 free- to a nearby site that’s nearly twice the size. way, Hoener said. Staying close to the previ- The Thousand Oaks-based university is ous campus also was important, he said. moving its satellite campus from 21052 “(CLU) has been in that neighborhood in Oxnard St. to 5925 De Soto Ave., said Tom different locations for at least 25 years,” he Hoener, the university’s assistant vice presi- said. PHOTO BY JESSICA VERNABE dent of enrollment management. Campus: Students will start using the larger, more visible facility this month. The new campus building spans 13,334 square feet, and features more classrooms, better parking access and equipment and facility upgrades for students and faculty, Hoener said. ACG LOS ANGELES “The classrooms are going to be state-of- BUSINESS CONFERENCE the-art,” he said. “(And) we’ll be able to have 2011 more students.” GROWTH STRATEGIES | M&A | FINANCE The move comes a year after the Woodland Hills campus added an Adult Degree Evening JOIN US FOR THE NATION’S PREMIER DEAL FLOW AND BUSINESS CONFERENCE Program (ADEP) for working adults last fall. About 40 ADEP students are enrolled in the Content-Rich Breakouts | Extraordinary Deal Flow and Networking Opportunities program at the Woodland Hills campus, but SEPTEMBER 20 – 21 BEVERLY HILTON the university hopes to increase that to about , 2011 | HOTEL 200 students in about five years, Hoener said. GOLD SPONSORS About 150 students currently are enrolled in Bingham McCutchen LLP programs at the Woodland Hills campus. Capital IQ The university has been working with Etonien Pierce College to promote ADEP program to Houlihan Lokey Intrepid Investment Bankers LLC students in the community college’s Program Los Angeles Business Journal Kibel Green PETER GUBER McGladrey Chairman and CEO, Mergers & Aquisitions Mandalay Entertainment PitchBook Group PwC The Deal The M&A Advisor KNX 1070 News Radio KPMG Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP Thomson Reuters TSG Consumer Partners Union Bank ARIANNA HUFFINGTON LAWRENCE H. SUMMERS CORPORATE SPONSORS JOE TORRE Ernst & Young President and Editor-in-Chief of Director, White House National Economic Council for President Legendary Baseball GreenbergTraurig The Hufﬁngton Post Media Group Barack Obama, 2009-2010 Manager and EVP of O’Melveny & Myers LLP Major League Baseball Wells Fargo Capital Finance CORPORATE EXECUTIVE & BUSINESS OWNER TRACK USC Marshall School of Business NEW BDO Duff and Phelps CONFERENCE East West Bank NACD – Southern California Chapter SESSIONS SAP Business by Design HENRIK FISKER HARRY MARKOPOLOS KEVIN FREIBERG IN 2011 SPECIAL EVENT SPONSORS Co-founder, CEO and Madoff Best Selling Author PHOTO BY JESSICA VERNABE Executive Design Director, CapitalSphere Whistleblower and Entrepreneur Fisker Automotive Crowe Horwath Work: An electrician preps the new site. D.A. Davidson & Co. DLC for Accelerated College Education, or PACE, NEW TRACKS FOR 2011! FocalPoint Partners Hoener said. GE Capital Gemini Partners “Pierce College, we’re hoping, will be a Greif & Co. big a big feeder for this program,” he said. The WOMEN’S FORUM Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP university also is targeting students who are SEPTEMBER 20 Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP looking at California State University, TUESDAY, | 11 A.M. TO 1:00 P.M. TSG Consumer Partners VACO Northridge, but who might have difficulty getting into classes or the school, he said. SILVER SPONSORS CORPORATE EXECUTIVE Crowe Horwath The new California Lutheran University Generational Equity campus will have eight classrooms and two AND BUSINESS OWNER TRACK Grant Thornton computer labs that also can serve as class- Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP SEPTEMBER 21 PNC Business Credit rooms, compared to the current site’s five WEDNESDAY, | 10 A.M. TO 12:00 P.M. Robert Half classrooms and one computer lab, Hoener SingerLewak said. There also will be upgraded computers Stillwater Business Park and projection equipment, more comfortable Presented by U.S. Bank Asset Based Finance furniture, such as new desks, and a parking lot WOMEN’S FORUM SPONSORS designated for the university. Pepperdine Private Capital Markets Project At the previous site, students had to share a Nawbo-La parking lot with the University of Phoenix. SUPPORTING SPONSORS John Larisey, a 58-year-old independent Kaye Scholer insurance broker who completed the ADEP Register at www.acglaconference.com Moelis Capital Partners program, said he is still taking classes in Woodland Hills and at other CLU campuses for his MBA. He said he’s looking forward to Sponsorship Opportunities: Mina Trujillo 310.444.9065 | Email: [email protected] having an upgraded campus. Thumbnails | SFVBJ User Guide | Front Page | Table of Contents

14 August 15, 2011 PROFILE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY BUSINESS JOURNAL Cable Guy Crown Media’s Bill Abbott discusses the TV industry, viewing habits and New York vs. L.A.

PHOTOBYDAVIDSPRAGUE Viewing: Original programming for family-friendly audiences is a way Crown Media sets itself apart from other cable networks, said Bill Abbott, network president/CEO.

By MARK R. MADLER Staff Reporter in September 2010. ferentiate ourselves. Then you have the sec- ble of stars that have also branched out. That’s The Hallmark Channel reaches 88 million ondary attributes around our production of a tremendous commitment to original pro- ill Abbott has a job that some might find homes and the Hallmark Movie Channel had original movies and our ability to produce gramming that separates us from the crowd, Benviable. 42 million subscribers as of June 30. award-winning lifestyle content in our partner- especially daytime in cable. I think we’re the As president and chief executive of Crown In the second quarter, Crown Media reaped ship with Martha Stewart and all of the things only producer of original fresh product at this Media Family Networks, he watches television revenues of $76.2 million, a 16 percent that means to our viewers, our advertisers and time for daytime in the cable landscape. — a lot of television. Crown Media Family increase from the $65.7 million in revenues it our distribution partners. Networks is the owner and operator of cable brought in from the second quarter of 2010. Q: Is there anything you could have stations the Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Q: Speaking of the lifestyle block, is that done differently in launching the lifestyle Movie Channel. Question: How would you characterize in the position where you wanted that to be block? Not only does Abbott keep an eye on what the position of the Hallmark Channel and by now? A: No. You look at the track record of his own networks broadcast, but he also Hallmark Movie Channel in the cable A: We knew going in that it would take a Martha, and her brand marries so well with watches what competitors are showing. Get- industry? while to build, and in a crowded environment ours — around celebration and connection and ting a break from the tube every once in a Answer: We lead with our brand. The great it takes time for viewers to really find you. We helping people experience life in the best pos- while wouldn’t be a bad thing, he says. thing about our brand is that it needs no intro- could not be happier with the quality of the sible way. I think we feel really good about “I think a good vacation would be to go duction. A hundred year heritage of stores, production and more proud of the investment everything from the launch to where we are where there is no TV,” Abbott said, from his retail outlets and helping people celebrate dif- we have made in Martha Stewart and her sta- today to being excited about season seven office in Studio City. ferent occasions in life. It is part of Americana. where Emeril Lagasse will be joining the Abbott spends much of his time at Crown’s Then you have the 60-plus year heritage of tel- party, so to speak. offices in New York and travels to Los Angeles evision, which is a little bit under the radar in Bill Abbott every third week. He has been with the compa- terms of when you think about Hallmark. But AGE: 49 Q: How would you describe your man- ny since 2000 and took on his current titles in Hallmark Hall of Fame being that powerful, agement style? June 2009. His prior work experience includes award-winning, quality series of movies that EDUCATION: BA, English, College of the A: I definitely have a strong point of view Fox Family Worldwide, CBS Radio Networks, gives Hallmark the latitude to play so effec- Holy Cross on the cable business and the action of the Seltel, Inc. and Nadler & Larimer tively in the television space. Of the 100-plus MOST ADMIRED: Bob Wright, former family-friendly space in cable for nearly 25 Advertising. cable networks out there a vast majority is try- chairman of NBC Universal years. I believe I have a very good feel for the In his current role, Abbott oversaw the ing to go younger, edgier, be more on that cut- genre which leads me to, I think, hire people introduction of a key part of Crown’s strategy ting edge. Whereas, we know who we are, CAREER TURNING POINT: Getting into the who have strong cable experience and under- of producing original content— a mid-day (and) our brand is very family friendly. We are cable industry on the ground ﬂoor in 1988 stand the marketplace and understand the chal- lifestyle block anchored by home crafts and targeting that audience and doing it PERSONAL: Married, 4 children lenges we face as two independent cable net- cooking maven Martha Stewart, which started unabashedly. That is one of the ways we dif- Please see page 15 Thumbnails | SFVBJ User Guide | Front Page | Table of Contents

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Continued from page 14 interesting to watch. Arguably, that is one of the greatest threats to the golden goose. The works. Overall, I am much more management music business learned the hard way. Not by consensus than by dictatorship. As much as wanting to compare the two, we wouldn’t I have a lot of experience, I value those who want to see 5, 10, or 15 percent of our bottom have other experiences and work on the team. line go out the back door because our content I like to empower people. I like people to feel is not being monetized in the right way. Cable supported and feel good about where they has to be very sensitive to capitalizing and come to work every day. We have good envi- monetizing those additional digital streams ronment where people learn, where people and not giving away the store. move their careers forward, where they believe in what we’re doing. They feel like they are Q: What has the Hallmark channels being mentored and there is a responsibility done with extending its digital platform. from management on down to people’s growth A: We have intentionally not played a big and development. role yet in terms of developing our presence in a way that would put our core business in Q: Does the management by consensus jeopardy. We are taking a wait-and-see come from past jobs that you have had and approach. We are certainly developing with an other managers you have worked for? eye toward playing (content) on multiple plat- A: I think sometimes you learn more from forms. We are doing some different things that bad bosses than you do from good bosses, will allow us to take advantage of what we although I have learned a lot from good bosses PHOTO COURTESY OF CROWN MEDIA over the years, as well. Certainly, you know, Please see ABBOTT page 21 Cooking: Hallmark Channel stars Martha Stewart (right) and Emeril Lagasse. nobody knows it all and I think it’s important to have a team pulling in the same direction. If there is disagreement, that is great, too. But at the end of the day, everybody gets on board and supports what the group thinking is.

Q: You split your time between here and New York. So which city do you prefer? A: I am a born and bred New Yorker. Certainly there are advantages to coming here, especially in January, February. But I love the pace and environment of New York and the activity.

Q: What are some common misconceptions New Yorkers have about Los Angeles? A: I think New Yorkers have a pretty good feeling for Los Angeles. A lot of the stereo- types are that way for a reason. At the end of the day, probably there is not enough credit given to how smart people are out here. Behind a lot of the pomp and circumstance that is Los Angeles — the fancy cars and lim- ousines — behind that there are a lot of smart people, who not only get this business but get the overall economic climate. There are many ways to be successful, and just because it’s a little bit more of a laid back style out here doesn’t mean that people are any less sharp.

Q: What are some of the common misconceptions those in Los Angeles have about New York? A: That is pretty right on, too. You know, (pause), I think probably not enough credit is given from either side as to how difficult both cities are to be successful in and navigate through. They both have enormous challenges that are a little bit under the radar. The com- muting circumstances in both places are extremely difficult. I think New Yorkers look at L.A. and they think, ‘Well, you live by the beach, you work 10 minutes away and it’s easy.’ People in L.A. look at New York and don’t understand getting to work every day is such a fight. So overall the perceptions are fairly accurate.

Q: What are some patterns or trends that you are seeing in the cable industry? A: Cable has been on a 20 year roll, and cable is a great business. You have the dual revenue streams of affiliate fees and advertising fees. What that has created is a successful momentum that has bred success year after year. That just continues with better investment in original product, and better marketing campaigns and overall growth of brands. You look at some of these networks that five years ago were very much under the radar and underdeveloped that have just taken off and are now the juggernauts of the cable business— networks like Bravo and History (Channel) and others. In terms of overall trends, there is not only more competition, but there is better competition and that competition is such an additive in quantity and quality. The other big trends are the digital extensions that networks are developing around their platforms. How that plays out over time will be Thumbnails | SFVBJ User Guide | Front Page | Table of Contents

16 August 15, 2011 ENTREPRENEUR SAN FERNANDO VALLEY BUSINESS JOURNAL Worry-Free Filming Real to Reel Inc. thrives as talent agency for properties

PHOTO BY DAVID SPRAGUE Locations: Gary Onyshko (front) and his team at Real to Reel Inc. have developed a reputation for providing hospitals for television and ﬁlm production in Los Angeles.

By MARK R. MADLER Staff Reporter Real to Reel employs nine full-time staff What Onyshko took from pairing up North members and uses 10 independent contractors Real to Reel Inc. Hollywood Medical Center with “Scrubs” was etween the first and second seasons as site managers. The company brought in $4 the importance of making a deal beneficial for of the medical drama “Hawthorne,” million in gross revenues in the 2010-11 fiscal YEAR FOUNDED: 1982 both sides. the show’s producers shopped year. GROSS REVENUES 2009/2010: $3.5 Million PCS made money from a closed building around for a new hospital where they The company has served the entertainment and ABC Studios, the production company, got B GROSS REVENUES 2010/2011: $4 Million could shoot the show. industry for nearly 30 years, which shows a reliable location that transcended being just a The search ended at the shuttered North- Onyshko and his staff are devoted to giving EMPLOYEES 2011: 9 full-time; backdrop for Zach Braff and his fellow actors. ridge Medical Center on Sherman Way. Real good service, keeping up locations, and pro- 10 independent contractors “The building became a character in the to Reel Inc., a Van Nuys firm that pairs up viding a value, said Brian Haynes, a location show,” Onyshko said. feature films, television shows and commer- manager for drama “Private Practice.” When “Private Practice” filmed at Valley cials with the appropriate filming locations, “I have recommended (Real to Reel) to to have to do a lot or disrupt their jobs or their Presbyterian Hospital during its fourth season, facilitated the deal, and “Hawthorne” has since people looking for representation and (who) operations,” said Nick Arquette, a senior the crew wanted access to busy areas. Real to filmed there for two seasons. want a company to help them through the acquisitions agent with the nickname “Mr. Reel came up with a solution that made the The “Hawthorne” deal took a “Herculean” filming process,” said commercial location Hospital.” hospital happy, Haynes said. amount of work, said Real to Reel CEO and manager Keith Nakata. St. Vincent Medical Center,theHouse “They brokered a workable structure so President Gary Onyshko. However, it was a Ear Institute, both in Los Angeles, and the they could stay open and we could shoot,” testament to the company’s determination to Portfolio of Properties closed St. Luke’s Hospital in Pasadena are rep- Haynes said. deliver the goods for property owners and pro- The extensive and varied portfolio of prop- resented by Real to Reel. The NBC/ABC sit- duction companies alike, he said. erties keeps location managers coming back. com “Scrubs” filmed for seven years at the Film Production Meets Real Estate In a city that has lost film and television Real to Reel provides desert backdrops, former North Hollywood Medical Center. That Onyshko credits his staff for satisfying the production to other states and countries, Real office buildings, hotels, private homes and building is now being demolished for an apart- needs of the owners and the production com- to Reel takes the position that a worry-free apartments, schools and warehouses. The Hol- ment project. panies. The staff is divided into the acquisi- filming experience results in owners keeping lywood & Highland entertainment and dining When “Scrubs” went on hiatus during the tions, booking and coordination departments. their properties available for projects, and that complex and Universal CityWalk are among summer months, Real to Reel searched out The team in place combines a savvy in film in turn, keeps casts and crews in California. the high profile properties the firm represents. other work to take place in the building — production with a deep knowledge in real “I’ve become a good hair splitter to get Where Real to Reel shines is its offering of short films, TV shows and commercials, said estate, Arquette said, adding, “That combina- everyone happy in a transaction,” Onyshko medical buildings. Liz Goldman, executive vice president with tion seems to be reassuring and successful in said. Making location managers aware of these PCS Development, the property owner. terms of having a long term film program.” Started in 1982, Real to Reel was location facilities is just the start of the services offered. “They always looked to maximize our rev- Before joining Real to Reel, Onyshko was manager Jim Thompson’s answer to an easier Real to Reel coordinates site visits, contracts, enues,” Goldman added. counsel for Tejon Ranch, a sprawling 270,000 way to find buildings in which to film. insurance, parking and any clean up and PCS now has listed its corporate offices on acres beyond the Santa Clarita Valley. Among Onyshko, who joined the company in 2001 repairs. All concerns and issues are addressed Wilshire Boulevard with Real to Reel to get his duties was handling filming requests on the and became the owner two years ago, calls before the cameras even roll. use out of vacated space while trying to lease property. Real to Reel “a talent agent for properties.” “The owners understand they are not going it out, Goldman said. Please see page 17 Thumbnails | SFVBJ User Guide | Front Page | Table of Contents SAN FERNANDO VALLEY BUSINESS JOURNAL August 15, 2011 17

Continued from page 16 expect when the production trucks roll up, it makes for a positive experience when filming Thompson hired Onyshko away to be Real wraps. to Reel’s staff attorney. It was a time when Onyshko says supportive property owners location agreements became more complicat- are a key part to keep filming in the Los Ange- ed and lawyers became more involved, a les area. marked difference from a time when a deal Owners can be supportive to the industry could be sealed with just a handshake, Thomp- with fair and reasonable financial terms to film son said. on their properties, Onyshko said. Having an attorney on staff became a As filming is an event, the best pricing is major advantage as Onyshko streamlined the based on the impact the event has on the prop- contracts and cut through the long negotiations erty, Onyshko said. Using a piece of property with the studios, said Thompson, who is now to place a piece of equipment on would be less the publisher and editor of entertainment costly, say, than a property on which there are industry publication P3 Production Update. large explosions and other pyrotechnics. During a period in the early 2000s, when The company’s role is to work within the shooting in open hospitals proved difficult, production budget, yet get a fair deal for the Real to Reel pulled it off by not inconvenienc- property owner. ing medical staffs, Thompson said. “The property owners who find the most “Gary was a big part of that by working out success tend to stick with (filming,)” Onyshko the details,” Thompson said. said. “They are flexible in the things they When those details get worked out ahead allow and the pricing they accept.” of time and property owners know what to Backdrop: Real to Reel brings ﬁlming to the Hollywood & Highland complex. EXCEPTIONAL CARE – EXPANDED.

Providence Holy Cross Medical Center is pleased to announce that our new, 138-bed South Wing is open! At a time when other hospitals were closing and services were being lost, Providence Holy Cross Medical Center remained committed to our Mission to meet the growing health care needs of our community.

Our new wing features a Women’s Pavilion with contemporary labor and delivery suites, a new gastrointestinal lab, a new chapel, healing garden and a remodeled main entrance, lobby, cafeteria and dining room. In the fall, we are also scheduled to open a 12-bed neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) for premature and high-risk babies, the ﬁ rst NICU serving the Santa Clarita Valley.

We are also pleased that this expansion is creating approximately 370 new jobs and was built to LEED speciﬁ cations, meaning it meets the nation’s highest standards set by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) “green” building rating system.

Our dream of an expanded facility to serve our community is now a reality. For more information about our award-winning hospital, nursing staff and services, visit us online at www.providence.org/holycross or call us at 1-888-HEALING.

Providence Holy Cross. Exceptional care – Expanded.

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18 August 15, 2011 AVIATION SAN FERNANDO VALLEY BUSINESS JOURNAL Helicopter Operators Get Their Say on Noise Problems FLIGHT: said they have not received complaints about they get let go. I munication open with them and reassure them Valley residents lose their aircraft. don’t let go too many that we are not imposing on their privacy or patience over low-flying craft; All the attention, however, hasn’t done their pilots. I think I have creating any problems,” Herrera-Lowry said. industry any favors. done it once in my With tourism a big industry in the city and FAA sets no minimum altitude. Marciniw, a pilot for more than 20 years, career.” visitors wanting to see the Hollywood sign, bristled at the description of helicopter opera- that opens up the Beachwood Canyon neigh- The summer of 2011 is shaping up to be a tions as being like the “wild west,” as residents Complaints borhood to more helicopter activity, Marciniw tough one for helicopter operators in the San have told the media. Many in the air said. Fernando Valley. and on the ground “We keep (our helicopters) high and try to Residents are losing patience with the noise know that the noise keep the noise down,” Marciniw said. “We these aircraft create and seek a solution to AVIATION issue is not a new one. bring (passengers) in for a picture and I ask bring a sense of quiet to their neighborhoods. The latest catalyst them if they got it and then we leave.” Coverage in the Los Angeles Times, The New Mark R. Madler for complaints seems The FAA has the final say on how low heli- York Times and CBS Evening News has put to have been the helicopters can fly. The agency’s current regula- the issue in the spotlight, helped by a proposed copters for TV news stations hovering over the tions are that helicopters must be operated so bill by Valley Congressman Howard Berman Santa Monica (405) Freeway on the weekend they do not pose a hazard to people or struc- to force the Federal Aviation Administration to of July 16 during demolition of the Mulhol- tures on the ground. But there is no specific place minimum altitude requirements on the land bridge. minimum altitude to that helicopter operators whirly birds. Helicopter flight paths are a near constant must adhere to. “It is a touchy subject,” admitted Claudia agenda item of the Van Nuys Airport Citizens Whatever the mission the helicopter is on, Herrera-Lowry, vice president of Group 3 Advisory Council. Chairman Rick Flam said whether for a TV station, an air ambulance or Aviation, based at Van Nuys Airport. at the Aug. 2 meeting there hasn’t been a sin- firefighting, the majority of the time the air- There is no disagreement that some heli- gle issue that has been raised more frequently craft is between 700 feet and 1,500 feet at all copter operations are for legitimate purposes, or one that the council has spent more time on times, Welk said. such as flights by the Los Angeles police and than helicopter noise. So when reading news articles about heli- fire departments and the Los Angeles County Pilot: Larry Welk, of Angel City Air. Over the past few months, representatives copters hovering 200 feet above the ground, Fire Department. Much of the criticism gets of homeowner and neighborhood groups in the Welk said he scratches his head. aimed at the tour operators, news media, and “In the San Fernando Valley we are in Beachwood and Bronson canyon areas of Hol- “The only time I see a helicopter at that commuter flights originating from Van Nuys, somebody’s airspace, whether it’s Burbank or lywood have appeared before the council altitude is when they are taking off or landing,” Bob Hope Airport in Burbank, and White- Van Nuys,” Marciniw said. “We are mandated expressing their frustration with low-flying Welk said. man Airport in Pacoima, owned by Los by rules and regulations and we have been sen- helicopters, particularly the tour operators giv- There are flight paths in and out of Van Angeles County. sitive about not making noise for people.” ing paying passengers a close look at the Nuys Airport recommended for helicopter Missing from the news coverage has been Larry Welk, a pilot reporter for 14 years famed Hollywood sign. They were there again pilots to reduce noise over homes, but those the perspective of the operators themselves, who now owns Angel City Air at Whiteman on Aug. 2. are strictly voluntary. If pilots follow another except for one pilot interviewed for the New Airport, said he was bothered by the media Group 3 has worked with the Beachwood route there is no enforcement provision against York Times story. coverage of noise issues because of wrong Canyon Neighborhood Association, an effort them. Both Herrera-Lowry and George information that gets reported. that has resulted in no complaints being made The Van Nuys Airport council, however, is Marciniw, owner and operator of Pacific “It bothers me because I employ pilots,” against them, Herrera-Lowry said. Rotor Ways, which offers helicopter tours, Welk said. “If they do not meet my standards “We have been keeping the lines of com- Please see MADLER page 35

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20 August 15, 2011 GIVING SAN FERNANDO VALLEY BUSINESS JOURNAL Kaiser Permanente Awards Grants to Local Nonproﬁts FUNDS: Cash awards were on its Facebook page, where customers were given to organizations providing able to follow the road trip. Malls Donate to Schools for community health needs. Local Westfield shopping malls are gear- ing up their school donation programs as the This is a regular feature on philanthropic start of the school year nears. activities by Valley-area businesspeople and Westfield and the Westfield Family pro- companies. gram announced the start of its “Give Back to School” campaign. The shopping mall com- Kaiser Permanente has given more than pany will donate $2,500 to one school in each $500,000 in grants to local nonprofit organi- of 23 communities. The funds will be used to zations last month. school programs as arts and music, sciences, The health care giant awarded the grants physical education, libraries and technology to more than 40 groups in the San Fernando resources. Valley, Santa Clarita Valley and Ventura Through the program, shoppers will also County. The grants, awarded by Kaiser Per- be able to vote for their school, and also manente’s Woodland Hills and Panorama donate new and gently used clothing or back- City medical centers, ranged between $5,000 packs through local community partnerships and $20,000. with their Westfield shopping centers. Officials from Valley Community Clinic PHOTO COURTESY OF KAISER PERMANENTE Westfield Valencia Town Center is par- in North Hollywood, one of the award recipi- Recipients: Valley Care Community Consortium received a Kaiser grant. ticipating in the program, mall representatives ents, said the grant will allow the clinic to munity-driven policy change and strengthen- said. expand its Comprehensive Adolescent Medi- ing health care workforce development. The Westfield Topanga and Westfield cine program. Promenade malls in Canoga Park and Wood- “This program helps teens receive the Donation Part of Dole Road Trip land Hills and the Westfield Fashion Square total mind and body health care they need to Dole Food Company Inc.’s traveling mall in Sherman Oaks are holding similar a navigate the difficulties of adolescence,” said Fruit Stand Truck made a visit to its Westlake program called “Earning for Learning,” said Judi Rose, the clinic’s vice president of Village headquarters, one of the last stops of officials from the malls. development and government affairs. a summer road trip that benefited food banks. The Westfield Topanga and Promenade Officials from the California State Univer- On Aug. 1, Dole’s truck stopped at its program runs from October through March, sity Northridge Foundation, another recipient, headquarters to deliver a donation of 10,000 Travel: Dole truck made stops in U.S. said Bernice Lee, the centers’ marketing said the grant will help the foundation build a Dole Fruit Bowls to FOOD Share, Ventura coordinator. At Westfield Fashion Square, the physical activity paracourse for students and County’s regional food bank. “We are very grateful for Dole for their program runs throughout the school year, said the community. Northeast Valley Health The stop was part of the company’s generous support of FOOD Share,” said Bon- Juliet Mothershed, the mall’s director of Corporation officials said they plan to use “DOLE Fruit Bowls Across America Road nie Weigel, the food bank’s CEO. “Their marketing. the funds to maintain two full-time diabetes Trip,” during which the truck visited 12 cities donation will help us provide delicious and “It’s a great way to give back directly to care coordinators at the organization’s across the United States. The truck gave cus- nutritious food to an ever-increasing number the community and to the schools and teach- Pacoima Health Center. tomers an opportunity to sample Dole’s prod- of hungry friends in Ventura County.” ers that are making such a great impact on The grants were offered to groups active uct and benefit Feeding America food banks The company also agreed to donate an not only the families that shop here, but the in expanding access to care for low-income throughout the country. FOOD Share is a additional 10 fruit bowls to Feeding America kids that come with them,” she said. and uninsured people, working toward com- member of the organization’s network. for every check-in and “give” click it receives ---Compiled by Jessica Vernabe

Staff Cuts at THQ Reﬂect Change in Business Strategy GAMES: The move is a response to a shift in play Scaling back on employees is connected ments of its proven franchise, “Saint’s Row,” Developer paring patterns as consumers turn to mobile devices with THQ making changes to its game portfo- “WWE” and the uDraw game tablet. back on children’s, racing titles. and tablet computers. lio. Specifically, the company said it will no “We will continue to evaluate our capital THQ executives declined to comment on longer make games for its MX vs. ATV and resources to concentrate on fast-growing By MARK R. MADLER Staff Reporter the restructuring. motocross racing franchise. It also will be digital business initiatives such as social CEO Brian Farrell said, in a prepared more selective with the platforms for its games, mobile and tablet-based digital enter- Video game publisher THQ Inc., based in statement, the realignment narrows the compa- licensed children’s and movie-related games. tainment,” Farrell said, in his statement. Agoura Hills, will close two development stu- ny’s focus on game titles it owns that can be The restructuring follows by two weeks the External economic conditions and sluggish dios and eliminate a game design team as it played on both consoles and portable digital release of the company’s disappointing first sales also have contributed to past layoffs and restructures itself to create more content for devices. quarter earnings. Games sales fell below strategy shifts at the game maker. digital distribution. “By right-sizing our internal development expectations and widened the net loss to $38.4 In November 2008, THQ laid off 17 per- The closure of two studios in Australia and capacities for our console portfolio, our five million, compared to the net loss of $30.1 mil- cent of its workforce and closed five studios. A a development team at the company’s Phoenix internal studios are focused on delivering high- lion in the first quarter of 2010. few months later in February 2009, the compa- location results in the loss of 200 jobs. Those quality games with talented teams driving the THQ executives anticipate the financial ny eliminated positions in a restructuring of its employees can apply for openings elsewhere execution of those titles to market,” Farrell performance to improve in the second half of wireless division to focus on high-end hand- at THQ, the company said. said. the year with the release of the latest install- held devices. Thumbnails | SFVBJ User Guide | Front Page | Table of Contents

SAN FERNANDO VALLEY BUSINESS JOURNAL HEALTH CARE August 15, 2011 21 Hospital in Glendale Finishes Second Expansion Phase tower — in September 2007 and started work- CONSTRUCTION: Glendale ing on its second phase immediately after- Adventist opens areas for ward, he said. patients’ families, pedestrians. Simi Valley Hospital Nearly Doubles Parking Glendale Adventists Medical Center Simi Valley Hospital has increased its recently completed the second phase of a $220 parking space capacity by about 40 percent million expansion project. and is working to expand other areas of the The hospital has finished building 30,000 hospital, as well. square feet of its new west tower, said Warren The hospital opened up a new 201-space Tetz, the hospital’s interim CEO. That space parking lot last month, creating easier accessi- includes designated areas for family members bility for its visitors, said Bill Werner,the of surgery patients, physician locker rooms, a hospital’s vice president of support services. It lounge for physicians and surgery storage brings patients and other visitors closer to the space, he said. lobby on the other end of the building. The hospital also “There definitely was an issue because the relocated its radiology only parking we had was right outside the services to the tower’s emergency room, so all patients, all visitors, basement level and all vendors had to park there,” Werner said, PHOTO COURTESY OF GLENDALE ADVENTIST MEDICAL CENTER opened a new pedes- noting there were only about 300 spaces avail- Expansion: Glendale Adventist Medical Center will ﬁnish its west tower this year. trian access area that able. connects the hospi- ask for rooms in the new area,” DeLeon said. units to open in December, he said. In other business, Simi Valley Hospital is tal’s east and west The center has space for family members to The goal of the expansion is to bring the just a few weeks away from opening a new towers. That pedestri- sleep, prepare meals, watch television, surf the hospital’s facilities closer together and to pro- nuclear medicine area, Werner said. And in an area — which also Internet and spend time with the patients, he vide more beds for its growing patient base, about two months, the hospital plans to start will serve as a cross- said. Tetz said. construction on a new cardiac catheterization HEALTH CARE campus roadway for As part of the project’s second phase, the “Since 2003, our non-obstetrics services lab, he said. Jessica Vernabe vehicles starting early hospital also completed the shell build-out of have grown about 45 percent, and that contin- The hospital also plans to start a construc- next year — already 11,000 square feet of space in the tower that ues to grow very, very strongly,” he said. “We tion project by the end of the year that will has improved ambulatory access, Tetz said. will be used for ancillary services, which have were basically running out of space, so this double the size of our emergency department “For staff, it’s much easier to move patients not yet been identified, Tetz said. enables us to grow to continue to meet the and add one more operating room suite, he (and supplies) between the two towers,” he The project’s third phase will add 35,000 community needs.” said. The project is slated to be complete by said. “We used to have very circuitous routes.” square feet of space and 60 new beds. The new But the expansion doesn’t stop there. Hos- fall 2013. Dr. Dennis DeLeon, a family practice beds will be part of two new intensive care pital officials are discussing how to expand the “The community has been growing, which physician and the hospital’s vice president of units and two new surgical telemetry units, campus even further once the current project is is why our (emergency department) is too medical affairs, said having new route has cut Tetz said. complete, Tetz said. small,” Werner said. “We are just trying to his average daily travel time between hospital The hospital already completed the core Glendale Adventists Medical Center started meet the needs of the community here. facilities by about 10 minutes. He said the and shell for the third and final phase area and planning for its first and second phases of its tower’s new family care center is also generat- is currently adding beds and internal features. west tower project in 2000 and started excava- Staff reporter Jessica Vernabe can be ing excitement. Construction is expected to be complete by tion in 2003, Tetz said. The hospital occupied reached at (818) 316-3123 or by email at “What we’re finding is patients specifically mid-November, potentially allowing the new its first phase — a separate part of the west [email protected].

Abbott: News, Sports are Appointment Viewing strategic person overall, in terms of where he as keeping on top of what our competitors are Love Lucy,” “Cheers,” and “Frazier,” especial- Continued from page 15 took those different cable networks and hired doing. It is important part of my job … (to) go ly. I am a fan of that product and the original great people and let them do their jobs effec- home to watch TV and understand what the movies on the Hallmark Hall of Fame, too. have to offer digitally but (also) what Hall- tively. On the personal side, you look at every- different network strategies are and get a sense mark Cards has to offer digitally. I think that is thing he has done with Autism Speaks and the of what their brands are trying to achieve. Q: What were some of your favorite tele- a very powerful and big potential story within commitment to battling that dreaded disease. vision shows when growing up? what we are doing. That is something that is noteworthy. Q: Any particular favorite shows you A: It would fall into the sitcoms, “I Love have on the Hallmark Channel or anything Lucy,” “I Dream of Jeannie” —shows like Q: You named Bob Wright, the former Q: Do you set aside time to watch partic- the network has done? that. The era we grew up in there were three chairman of NBC Universal, as your most ular TV programs? A: Certainly, the Martha Stewart block is broadcast networks and two or three independ- admired person. Why did you choose him? A: I do. My appointment viewing is as something we’re proud of. The amount of ent stations in the market. So you’d catch as A: Not only did we go to the same college much in the news and sports area that the original content we have in that block — we much sports as was available on those stations and high school in Massachusetts, (but) he is demographic I fall into would lead you to did over 350 hours this past year, which is on the weekends and then it would be syndi- one of the pioneers of cable in many ways — think. So certainly news and sports are where I more than USA, TNT and TBS in original cated fare. There was not a lot out there to in terms of developing the NBC franchise in end up a lot, but certainly I watch “American content. That is something I think is great tele- watch when growing up. I don’t know if I have the cable business. He is a remarkably smart, Idol” and all the key broadcast shows, as well vision. I am a fan of off-network sitcoms, “I one favorite I would identify. Thumbnails | SFVBJ User Guide | Front Page | Table of Contents

22 August 15, 2011 STOCKWATCH SAN FERNANDO VALLEY BUSINESS JOURNAL Market Watch Summary BNY Mellon Valley 50 Presented by All closing prices as of August 10, 2011 Company August 10 52-Week 52-Week 2-week 52-Week YTD PE Mkt. Cap Name Ticker Price High Low % Chg. % Chg. Change Ratio ($millions)

American Reprographics ARC 3.60 10.50 3.69 -48.2% -54.3% -52.6% N/M 163.0 Amgen AMGN 48.27 61.53 48.50 -10.3% -13.4% -12.1% 10.04 45,422.1 AeroVironment AVAV 24.80 36.49 21.25 -14.1% 7.7% -7.6% 22.96 548.0 Bank of Santa Clarita BSCA 7.10 9.00 6.25 -2.1% 13.4% 2.2% N/M 205.9 California United Bank CUNB 12.05 13.30 10.15 -1.6% 9.0% -2.4% N/M 63.1 For the second consecutive two-week period stocks finished down for the Capstone Turbine CPST 1.08 2.14 0.62 -27.5% 22.9% 12.5% N/M 265.6 period ending August 10, 2011. The Dow Jones Industrial and the NASDAQ Cherokee CHKE 14.42 20.72 14.00 -10.2% -21.2% -23.3% 16.57 128.2 both finished down, at -12.9 and -13.9, respectively. The S&P 500 finished DineEquity DIN 35.60 60.11 30.27 -31.4% 8.9% -27.9% N/M 652.8 down -14.1%, while the Valley 50 Index had the worst two-week period, down -17.1%. The best local performer over the past two-week period was Diodes DIOD 19.56 34.67 14.50 -17.5% 12.4% -27.5% 11.64 897.2 Interlink Electronics up 12.5%, while Sport Chalet was the second best per- Dole Food Company, Inc DOLE 11.03 14.99 8.57 -18.4% 1.1% -18.4% N/M 964.3 former, up 2.8%. The worst local performers over the past two-week period were Hemacare and American Reprographics down -56.0% and -48.2%, Dreamworks Animation SKG DWA 18.77 37.74 17.40 -15.0% -42.1% -36.3% 10.26 1,598.4 respectively. DTS DTSI 24.67 50.57 20.93 -30.3% -31.5% -49.7% 27.72 440.2

Data provided by Telemet Orion, a source considered to be reliable, and compiled Electro Rent ELRC 14.05 17.98 11.09 -12.5% 7.7% -13.1% 16.15 338.6 by BNY Mellon Wealth Management. However, the information in this feature may Health Net HNT 21.60 34.03 20.51 -24.3% -20.1% -20.9% 28.42 2,015.1 not be complete and cannot be guaranteed. The information provided in this feature does not constitute the provision of investment advice. Hemacare HEMA 0.22 0.72 0.27 -56.0% -60.0% -60.0% N/M 2.2 Image Entertainment DISK 0.12 0.25 0.11 -20.0% -45.5% -14.3% N/M 3.2 For more information please contact: Interlink Electronics LINK 0.45 0.45 0.25 12.5% 25.0% 60.7% N/M 6.2 James Hillman, Managing Director (818) 963-0464 IPC The Hospitalist IPCM 37.61 52.25 22.66 -24.6% 46.1% -3.6% 23.80 629.6 IRIS International IRIS 8.11 10.65 7.26 -18.9% -7.0% -20.7% 57.93 144.5 Index Watch Ixia XXIA 8.41 19.10 8.13 -16.3% -22.6% -49.9% 35.04 600.8 K-Swiss KSWS 6.69 13.19 6.20 -37.3% -37.1% -46.4% N/M 236.8 Dow Jones S&P Valley LTC Properties LTC 22.14 30.16 20.40 -18.2% -11.8% -21.2% 18.30 578.3 Indexes Industrial NASDAQ 500 50 MannKind MNKD 2.25 10.05 2.20 -32.0% -68.5% -72.1% N/M 272.4 July 27 Close 12302.6 2764.8 1304.9 962.2 Move MOVE 1.50 2.89 1.43 -29.9% -28.9% -41.6% N/M 236.8 Aug 10 Close 10719.9 2381.1 1120.8 798.1 MRV Communications MRVC 1.17 1.90 1.12 -15.8% -8.6% -34.6% N/M 184.2 Point Chg. (1,582.6) (383.7) (184.1) (164.1) National Technical Systems NTSC 5.09 8.60 4.22 -14.3% -40.5% -36.9% 22.13 54.2 2-Wk % Chg. -12.9% -13.9% -14.1% -17.1% Northrop Grumman NOC 50.09 70.61 48.54 -20.1% -6.7% -14.8% 7.08 14,871.7 YTD % Chg. -7.4% -10.2% -10.9% -19.4% On Assignment ASGN 8.17 11.67 4.18 -20.2% 51.0% 0.2% N/M 305.8 52-Wk Chg. 0.7% 7.8% 0.02% -9.3% Power-One PWER 7.08 12.93 6.61 0.1% -41.5% -30.6% 7.38 1,003.9 PS Business Parks PSB 49.42 63.16 46.39 -12.7% -17.3% -11.3% 27.92 1,225.2 Two Week Best Performers... Public Storage PSA 109.62 123.68 94.60 -8.0% 9.0% 8.1% 36.42 18,677.3 Percent Change From July 27 - August 10, 2011 Qualstar QBAK 1.66 2.00 1.40 -10.3% -2.4% -1.8% N/M 20.3 ReachLocal RLOC 13.45 28.39 12.69 -26.6% -5.8% -32.4% N/M 382.8 Ryland Group RYL 10.61 19.28 10.63 -29.1% -38.3% -37.7% N/M 469.4 Salem Communications Cl A SALM 2.74 4.38 2.10 -15.7% -12.5% -13.6% 16.12 67.8 Semtech SMTC 20.21 29.47 16.01 -15.9% 16.4% -10.7% 14.33 1,356.6 Simulations Plus SLP 3.04 3.74 2.30 -9.0% 26.1% 13.0% 20.27 49.3 Sport Chalet Cl B SPCHB 2.21 4.10 1.70 2.8% -4.7% -40.9% N/M 31.4 Superior Industries Int'l SUP 15.20 26.34 13.41 -24.5% 4.9% -28.4% 8.09 408.4 Talon International TALN 0.16 0.25 0.07 0.0% -15.8% 52.4% N/M 3.2 Teledyne Technologies TDY 47.26 55.00 35.34 -4.2% 15.2% 7.5% 13.70 1,758.1 Tutor Perini TPC 12.39 26.87 11.71 -21.6% -40.9% -42.1% 6.66 593.0 Cheesecake Factory CAKE 25.38 34.07 21.56 -14.0% 8.1% -17.2% 17.03 1,487.1 THQ THQI 1.80 6.53 1.83 -43.8% -55.8% -70.3% N/M 123.9 Trio-Tech International TRT 3.48 6.88 3.21 -6.5% -13.3% -16.5% 17.03 11.9 Unico American UNAM 10.20 10.74 8.57 -1.4% 13.3% 11.6% 23.72 54.6 ...Two Week Worst Performers United Online UNTD 4.89 7.50 4.75 -18.8% -6.1% -25.9% 8.29 429.4 Percent Change From July 27 - August 10, 2011 ValueClick VCLK 13.85 19.73 9.80 -22.2% 39.6% -13.6% 12.37 1,108.8 Vitesse Semiconductor VTSS 3.33 6.00 2.85 -8.8% -18.6% -20.5% 4.63 80.9 Walt Disney Company DIS 31.54 44.34 31.55 -20.2% -10.6% -15.9% 13.89 60,304.5 Top 10 Most Active Stocks 7-Day Average Daily Volume COMPANY NAME VOLUME COMPANY NAME VOLUME DIS ...... 22,156,575 HNT...... 2,465,727 AMGN ...... 11,402,815 DWA ...... 2,352,956 NOC ...... 5,541,775 VCLK ...... 2,257,786 CPST ...... 4,647,429 MOVE ...... 2,082,211 PWER...... 3,934,794 CAKE...... 2,037,654 Thumbnails | SFVBJ User Guide | Front Page | Table of Contents

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Computer Pain Solutions are Cheap When Price of Injury is Too High By Ellie Park angles. Feet are on the floor, knees are bent 45 degrees, simple changes are common sense actions that anyone back is straight, elbows are bent 45 degrees. Wrists can take. an did not evolve with computers. Had our should be bent at a slight "negative tilt," or about ten But pay attention to warning signs, the doctors advise. ancestors used e-mail and word processing pro- degrees up -- the most natural-feeling position -- and If complaining of consistent pain, loss of grip strength, Mgrams to survive, chances are that we all would should be supported with a wrist rest. loss of dexterity, pain that wakes them up at night, numb- have rubber fingers today. Modifying an existing workstation can be as simple as ness, cramps or spasms, workers should at least be exam- But hunting, gathering and fighting for survival rarely by purchasing a $28 "desk extender," a tray that fits under ined by a physician. However, some soreness or aching is required sitting all day moving only wrists and fingers. the keyboard extending a wrist rest beyond the edge of probably reasonable for what they do. Doctors, occupational therapists and physical thera- the desk, or as expensively as with a $3,000 adjustable The key to all these problems is prevention. By the pists have seen the casualties of computer-related work. table, footrest, split keyboard, track ball or ergonomic time I see someone in physical therapy it is too late. At clinics specializing in occupational disorders, about mouse with wrist rest, hard copy holder, and $600 chair. Someone should have warned them, and the problem half of the patients seen are there as a result of cumulative The key is to make the workstation as adjustable as possi- should have been prevented. The more knowledge work- trauma disorders, or CTDs, caused by working too much - ble. A number of companies manufacture a variety of pil- ers have the better. We live in a ‘fix-it’ society, but it is the - or not smart enough -- on computers. lows, desk extenders, adjustable keyboard trays, and individual's responsibility to prevent CTDs from becom- Most workers with CTDs, also called repetitive stress other products to modify existing workstations. ing a problem. disorders, are restored to full mobility after modifying People don't know that they can go into their comput- A physical therapist, once recommended by a doctor, their work site, modifying their work habits and physical er and increase or decrease their mouse tracking speed. will evaluate a patient and identify a specific problem, therapy. As with many illnesses, the sooner a problem is Those that have the mouse set too slow, for instance, whether it is a compressed disk in the neck, damaged ten- identified, the more likely a full recovery. often expend too much energy repeatedly pushing the dons or other tissue, a blood-flow problem, or something A vast majority of cases that turn out to be disasters mouse across its pad. else. were treatable at the start. In general, employers are The company showroom, open by appointment only, Wrists and hands see the most computer terminal- attuned to the fact that ignoring these problems can be displays a range of adaptive workstation equipment from related injuries, but headaches, radiating pain, back, detrimental to business. chairs to variously sized pillows, to desks and glare screens. shoulder and neck pains also are common. There is generally big interest from management in Meanwhile, workers can modify their own habits. Take Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, which occurs when repeti- dealing with (CTDs) adequately. There is the cost, but also five minutes every half hour rather than 10-minute breaks tive motion inflames the wrist, causing compression of on a human level, as one person about another. every hour. In addition to getting out of the chair, stretch- blood vessels and nerves in a tunnel formed by the carpal Employers are generally receptive if we point out a ing arm, back and leg muscles and resting eyes, workers bones, is only one of many potential CTDs. Although the workstation change, or ask for restricted hours during should work on their overall physical health. syndrome brought CTDs to the forefront of the public eye, therapy. Because if they aren't, it is going to cost them The best thing workers can do is to keep good general people complaining of carpal tunnel often have other upwards of $100,000 by the time they are done with a health and posture, stay the right weight, don't smoke, problems. case of severe carpal tunnel. drink or use drugs. A workstation has to be set up to serve the worker. There is huge impetus to get the problem over with While there is very little documentation of whether it People are all different sizes. You have to fit the situation quickly because costs add up. is helpful or not to do stretching or other exercises before to the person, not the other way around. While just one piece of the puzzle, an ergonomically working on a computer, such things are only common correct workstation can improve painful situations quick- sense. Keeping body parts, such as wrists, in a natural Ellie Park is a personal trainer and work fitness special- ly. Workers should be seated so that all parts are at right position while typing, taking regular breaks, and other ist based in Sherman Oaks.

23 Computer Pain Solutions are Cheap 26 California Adult Smoking Rate Reaches Historic Low When Price of Injury is Too High 26 Keeping Exercising Safe! 24 Emotional Self-Care Reaps Physical Health Benefits 27 Exercise Equipment: Choose Wisely! 25 Quality Professionals Support Health Care Industry 28 Massaging Muscles Facilitates Recovery After Exercise 25 Things to do Before Your Next Check-Up 29 Are You Too Tense? Thumbnails | SFVBJ User Guide | Front Page | Table of Contents

24 August 15, 2011 AN ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT TO THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY BUSINESS JOURNAL Health Care Emotional Self-Care Reaps Physical Health Benefits or most people, with days filled to the brim with work, errands and caring Ffor loved ones, there is rarely time for a true “day off” of relaxation and self- pampering and the very concept tends to get shelved near the bottom of the priority stack. As it turns out, however, allowing oneself the occasional break can reap immediate and tangible physical health benefits. Howard Murad, M.D., Associate Clini- cal Professor at UCLA and founder of Murad, Inc., believes that emotional self- care is key to mental and physical well- being. Because stress damages your health benefits of a good facial. Facials feed the cise with pampering, activities such as yoga equally as helpful in promoting overall at the cellular level, Dr. Murad has deter- skin with alpha-hydroxy acids, antioxidants and hiking are a great way to connect one- mental and physical health. mined through clinical research that man- and peptides, all of which provide a much self with your inner voice and nature to aging stress is a critical part of an “Inclusive needed boost to the complexion. calm the mind and body. Exercising regu- 5. Remember -- We Are What We Eat Health” approach to optimizing health as it larly nourishes the skin with oxygen while Maintaining a balanced, healthy diet promotes and protects cellular integrity. 2. Take Time to Quiet the Mind sweating flushes out toxins. Exercise will can do wonders for a person’s overall And what better way to reduce stress than Car horns, loud commercials, the buzz also improve digestion and increase one’s appearance and feelings of well-being. through some personal pampering? of the cell phone- all of these things con- metabolism and endocrine function so that Food fuels your body and mind and when Dr. Murad believes that “happiness gest the mind and interrupt thoughts. Qui- the entire body is functioning at an optimal eating poor foods, it appears on your skin. resides within” and this can be accom- eting the mind will help the body recharge level. Try new recipes and enjoy tempting the plished by following the following easy for upcoming busy days ahead. Remember senses with aromas and tastes of new ingre- activities for internal and physical relax- to turn off the TV one hour prior to sleeping 4. Do Something You Love dients. Make it a family activity to give ation that encourages all individuals to and refrain from stressful activities and con- Numerous studies have defined happi- yourself a time-out while cooking and rel- make every day special with a little pam- versations two hours prior to retiring to the ness as the pursuit of engaging in meaning- ish in the family bonding time. pering. bedroom. Meditate to clear the mind, cen- ful activities. Participating in something ter the body and decompress from the hec- you’re passionate about reduces stress, pro- Howard Murad, MD, FAAD, is a trained 1. Think of Facials as a Necessity, Not a tic pace of everyday life. It’s important to motes positive self reflection and connects pharmacist, Associate Clinical Professor of Luxury maintain a healthy connection to yourself people based on similar interests. Engaging Medicine at UCLA's Geffen School of Med- Make your skin and your mind say and to tune out negativity. in these activities each day will help fight icine, founder of Murad Skincare Inc., Presi- “ahhhhhh” with a great energizing facial. the feelings of isolation that are growing dent of The University for Inclusive Health Revitalizing skin, relaxing the mind, and 3. Begin an Exercise Routine more prevalent in today’s fast-paced socie- and a physician who specializes in both improving your skin’s appearance are all While some people don’t equate exer- ty. Enjoying the simple pleasures of life is Inclusive Health and dermatology. Thumbnails | SFVBJ User Guide | Front Page | Table of Contents

AN ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT TO THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY BUSINESS JOURNAL August 15, 2011 25 Health Care Quality Professionals Support Health Care Industry ver wonder what skills might help you information. perform your job more efficiently… The Healthcare Division of ASQ strives Etime-wise and cost-wise? The Ameri- to engage stakeholders at all levels in can Society for Quality (ASQ) offers sever- improving the efficiency and efficacy of a al professional certifications for the health- global healthcare system utilizing a cus- care field: Biomedical Auditor, HACCP tomer focused systems approach by encour- Auditor and Pharmaceutical GMP Profes- aging research, innovation, and the forma- sional, along with other certifications such tion of learning partnerships to advance as Six Sigma or Manager of Quality/ Orga- knowledge of healthcare quality. Free nizational Excellence. Local sections often healthcare newsletters and quality tools are provide training and events on the various available online. topics included in these certifications’ The Healthcare Division of ASQ encour- body of knowledge. ages research, innovation, and the forma- The 4th Annual SoCal Quality Confer- tion of learning partnerships to advance ence, hosted by local sections San Fernan- knowledge of healthcare quality. Members do Valley and San Gabriel Valley, is sched- include providers of healthcare and servic- uled for October 15th at the Kellogg West es, supporters of the providers, and others Center in Pomona. The conference theme allied to the field. The Division disseminates this year is “Quality in a Global Environ- information relating to applications, ment” with the keynote topic: Creating research, innovations in quality theory and Value Based Results - The Role of Lean practice in healthcare. It also contributes to Transformation in Healthcare Reform. the continuous improvement of the quality Sessions cover various industries and of healthcare by establishing and sustaining categories -- for more complete a vigorous education and training program. program information visit www.socal qualityconference.com. Information for this article was provided Plan on attending the annual Quality by ASQ, is a global community of experts Institute for Healthcare (QIHC) Conference and the leading authority on quality in all being held in Anaheim on May 21-23, 2012 fields, organizations, and industries. Head- sponsored by ASQ Healthcare Division, in quartered in Milwaukee, Wis., ASQ sup- conjunction with the World Conference on ports membership services and business Quality Improvement. This year’s QIHC operations through ASQ Global, ASQ theme is “Measurements that Matter: China, ASQ Mexico and ASQ India; with Achieving and Sustaining Meaningful ASQ WorldPartners® around the globe; and Healthcare Quality and Performance through its work with ANAB and RABQSA. Results”. Visit www.qihc.asq.org for more www.asq.org Things to Do Before Your Next Check-Up etting check-ups is one of many Write down a list of issues and questions things you can do to help stay to take with you. Ghealthy and prevent disease and Review any existing health problems disability. and note any changes. You’ve made the appointment to see • Have you noticed any body changes, your health care provider. You’ve reviewed including lumps or skin changes? the instructions on how to prepare for • Are you having pain, dizziness, certain tests. You’ve done the usual paper- fatigue, problems with urine or stool, or work. Done, right? Not quite. menstrual cycle changes? Before your next check-up, make sure • Have your eating habits changed? you do these four things. • Are you experiencing depression, anx- iety, trauma, distress, or sleeping problems? Review your family health history. If so, note when the change began, how Are there any new conditions or diseases it’s different from before, and any other that have occurred in your close relatives observation that you think might be helpful. since your last visit? If so, let your health Be honest with your provider. If you care provider know. Family history might haven’t been taking your medication as influence your risk of developing heart directed, exercising as much, or anything disease, stroke, diabetes, or cancer. Your else, say so. Help ensure that you get the provider will assess your risk of disease best guidance by providing the most up-to- based on your family history and other date and accurate information about you. factors. Your provider may also recommend Be sure to write your questions down things you can do to help prevent disease, beforehand. Once you’re in the office or such as exercising more, changing your exam room, it can be hard to remember diet, or using screening tests to help detect everything you want to know. Leave room disease early. between questions to write down your Find out if you are due for any general provider’s answers. screenings or vaccinations. Consider your future. Have you had the recommended Are there specific health issues that need screening tests based on your age, general addressing concerning your future? Dis- health, family history, and lifestyle? Check cuss any issues with your provider so that with your health care provider to see if its you can make better decisions regarding time for any vaccinations, follow-up exams, your health and safety. or tests. For example, it might be time for you to get a mammogram, prostate cancer Information for this article was provided or colon cancer screening, blood pressure by the Centers of Disease Control and check, eye check, or other screenings. Prevention. Thumbnails | SFVBJ User Guide | Front Page | Table of Contents

26 August 15, 2011 AN ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT TO THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY BUSINESS JOURNAL Health Care 4th Annual SoCal California Adult Quality Conference Smoking Rate Reaches

Save the Date! Saturday, October 15, 2011 Kellogg West Conference Center Historic Low Visit the conference website for program details, registration he state’s adult smoking rate has hit decreased from 14.6 percent in 2008 to and pricing information. Lunch and door prizes included. a record low, California Department 13.8 percent in 2010, while middle school of Public Health (CDPH) Director student smoking decreased from 6.0 per- EARLY BIRD PRICING THROUGH AUGUST 31 T Dr. Ron Chapman recently announced. cent in 2008 to 4.8 percent in 2010. Hosts: San Fernando Valley & San Gabriel Valley Sections Last year, 11.9 percent of the state’s Although men continue to smoke at of American Society for Quality (ASQ) adults smoked, down from 13.1 percent higher rates than women – 14.4 percent RSVP www.socalqualityconference.com or contact for: in 2009, making California one of only and 9.4 percent respectively – both groups General Info: [email protected] two states to reach the federal “Healthy have shown declines since 2009 when Sponsors: [email protected] People 2020” target of reducing the adult 15.6 percent of men and 10.7 percent of smoking prevalence rate to 12 percent. women smoked. In addition, smoking “The drop in smoking means that rates declined among all age groups. fewer people will see their lives cut short The most significant decrease occurred by tobacco,” Chapman said. “Since the among adults ages 25 to 44, which fell inception of California’s tobacco educa- from 15.2 percent in 2009 to 13.1 percent tion efforts in 1990, we have witnessed in 2010. declines in lung cancer, heart disease and California’s comprehensive approach other tobacco-related illnesses.” has changed social norms around tobac- Chapman praised the state’s success in co-use and secondhand smoke which reducing tobacco use, but noted California have produced dramatic results. It is esti- must continue its aggressive efforts: “While mated California’s tobacco control efforts we take great pride in seeing smoking have saved more than 1 million lives and decrease nearly 10 percent in just one have resulted in $86 billion worth of sav- year, smoking remains the number one ings in health care costs. preventable cause of death and disease, killing more than 400,000 Americans each Information for this article was provided year.” by the California Department of Public Smoking among high school students Health. Keeping Exercising Safe!

By Lyea Chu, M.S., ETT • flexibility • weight and body composition nfortunately, no human endeavor is • aerobic capacity totally free of risk - including exer- • muscular strength Ucise. The risks of exercise, howev- • endurance er, can be minimized by adhering to cer- This information is used to help establish tain principles and guidelines. appropriate starting levels of intensity and The first step is to ensure that you are duration for your exercise activities. medically safe to exercise. For the majority of people this is only a formality yet may be Remember Moderation your most important move. It usually The temptation to do "too much, too involves seeing a physician and undergoing soon" is a common mistake of many first a physical examination and evaluation prior time exercisers. Moderation is essential: a to starting your exercise program. major cause of musculoskeletal injuries result from overuse. Overuse injuries occur Risk Factors when you extend the body beyond its nor- The extent of your evaluation may mal capacity yet not to the point of acute depend on many different variables; your injury. age, risk factors, medical limitations, and The signs are often masked and the current health status to name a few. For symptoms can occur days or weeks after the example, all individuals who are over the onset of injury. A sound program allows for age of 40 or who are considered to be "at gradual increases in exercise intensity and risk" should undergo a physician-super- duration. Proper rest between exercise ses- vised, graded exercise stress test prior to sions also enables you to better recover beginning an exercise program. from the demands placed on the body by Risk factors generally include one or exercise. more of the following: The final step is to listen to your body. • smoking The following signals are all indicators that • hypertension perhaps you have overdone it, and should • high cholesterol consider stopping: • obesity • dizziness • diabetes • light-headedness • family history of medical problems • abnormal heart beats Healthy individuals with no risk factors • pain in your chest are usually cleared to exercise upon com- • abnormal musculoskeletal pain, pleting a basic examination and completing • prolonged fatigue a medical/health risk appraisal question- These signals are your body's way of naire. If no contra-indications for exercise telling you that something is wrong. are revealed the individual is normally Remember that we exercise to improve our cleared to participate in an exercise pro- health not break it down. If you have any gram. questions about starting your own exercise program consult your physician or health Develop a Personal Exercise Routine professional. The next step is to develop a sound exer- Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC. Insurance products offered through LPL Financial or its licensed afﬁliates. cise program based on basic information Not FDIC Insured Not Bank Guaranteed May Lose Value about your current health and fitness status. Lyea Chu, M.S., ETT, teaches fitness and Not Guaranteed by any Government Agency Not a Bank Deposit Citizens Business Bank is not a registered broker/dealer and is not afﬁliated with LPL Finanacial. This information may include: safety classes throughout the Valley. She • resting heart rate and blood pressure can be reached at [email protected]. Thumbnails | SFVBJ User Guide | Front Page | Table of Contents

AN ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT TO THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY BUSINESS JOURNAL August 15, 2011 27 Health Care Exercise Equipment: Choose Wisely! By Eliza Gouldman body, or major portions of it, probably will in conjunction with the equipment. Even if goods store while you're wearing street burn more calories than devices that work it doesn't, remember that diet and exercise clothes isn't very helpful. Test different ooking for a way to shape up? Keep one part of the body. together are much more effective for types of equipment at a local gym or recre- fit? Stay limber? A diet of regular exer- weight loss than either diet or exercise ation center. Better still, go to the store Lcise can help. Different types of exer- 2. The more you use your equipment, alone. dressed for exercise and give the equip- cise benefit the body in different ways: the more calories you'll burn. That's why Many ads also feature dramatic testimo- ment a full work-out. some improve flexibility; some improve it's important to select equipment that suits nials or before-and-after pictures from satis- • Have you shopped around? Before muscular strength. Others enhance physi- you and your lifestyle. A study might show fied customers. These stories may not be you buy, check out articles in consumer or cal endurance, and still others improve that a different device burns more calories typical. Just because one person has had fitness magazines that rate the exercise cardiovascular and respiratory efficiency. an hour, but if it's uncomfortable or diffi- success doesn't mean you'll get the same equipment on the market. Much of the The benefits of exercise are widely cult to use, chances are it will gather dust results. equipment advertised on television or in known, but the keys to maintaining an rather than help you burn calories. And endorsements -- whether they're magazines also is available at local sport- exercise program can be elusive. Unfortu- from consumers, celebrities, or star athletes ing goods, department, or discount stores. nately, relatively few consumers stick with • Have you checked the fine print? -- don't mean the equipment is right for That makes it easier to shop for the best their programs: basements, rec rooms, and Look for tip-offs that getting the advertised you. price. yard sales are stocked with costly stationary results requires more than just using the • Can you try the equipment before you • Don't be fooled by companies that cycles, treadmills, and rowing machines machine. Sometimes the fine print men- buy? Before you buy any exercise equip- that have been underused, neglected, or tions a diet or "program" that must be used ment, try it out. A few minutes at a sporting Please see page 29 turned into clothes hangers. Good intentions are no match for stretching, walking, lifting, swimming -- or any other regular physical activity. Which exercise is best? The one you're 0DNH LW D :,1 :,1 really going to do.

Here's how you can spot the fantasies when you're sizing up claims by equipment manufacturers: • Any ads that promise "easy" or "effort- less" results are false. Many ads that make big promises about the number of calories you'll burn also may be deceptive. Indeed, some of the claims are true only for athletes who already are in top physical con- dition; others may not be true for anyone. • Claims that one machine can help you burn more calories or lose weight faster than others can be tough to evaluate -- especially when you can't read the "scientific studies" mentioned in the ads.

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28 August 15, 2011 AN ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT TO THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY BUSINESS JOURNAL Health Care Massaging Muscles Facilitates Recovery After Exercise esearchers testing the long-held the- pared these animals to other animals that The massaged muscles ed for four days, after which the animals’ ory that therapeutic massage can performed the exercise movements but did had fewer damaged muscle muscle strength and tissue were examined. Rspeed recovery after a sports injury not receive simulated massage. All animals fibers and virtually no sign The massaged muscles recovered an have found early scientific evidence of were sedated during the experiments. estimated 60 percent of the strength after the healing effects of massage. “We tried to mimic Swedish massage of white blood cells, the the four-day trial, compared to restoration The scientists have determined that because anecdotally, it’s the most popular presence of which would of about 14 percent of strength in muscles immediate cyclic compression of muscles technique used by athletes,” said Best. “A indicate that the body that were exercised and then rested. after intense exercise reduced swelling and review of the research in this area shows was working to repair Similarly, the massaged muscles had muscle damage in a study using animals. that despite the existing anecdotal evidence fewer damaged muscle fibers and virtually Though they say it’s too soon to apply – we know athletes use massage all the muscle damage no sign of white blood cells, the presence the results directly to humans in a clinical time – researchers don’t know the mecha- of which would indicate that the body was environment, the researchers consider the nism of how massage improves recovery working to repair muscle damage, when findings a strong start toward scientific after exercise and injury.” between each set. compared with the rested muscles. The confirmation of massage’s benefits to Swedish massage combines long “It’s hard to describe exactly how the massaged muscles weighed about 8 per- athletes after intense eccentric exercise, strokes, kneading and friction techniques exercise intensity would be matched in a cent less than the rested muscles, suggest- when muscles contract and lengthen at the on muscles and various movements of human, but this was considered a signifi- ing that the massage helped prevent same time. joints, according to the American Massage cant amount of exercise that would likely swelling, Best said. “There is potential that this continuing Therapy Association. cause muscle soreness and possible dam- “One fundamental question is how research will have huge clinical implica- After the experimental exercise and age,” Best said. much of a role does inflammation play in tions,” said Thomas Best, a professor of massage were performed in the study, the Immediately following the exercise, the repair to a muscle? Are we preventing family medicine at Ohio State University researchers compared the muscle tissues of affected muscle was subjected to 30 min- inflammation and therefore improving and senior author of the study. “If we can all of the animals, finding that the muscles utes of simulated massage, called compres- recovery? We haven’t proven that yet,” Best define the mechanism for recovery, the in animals receiving simulated massage sive loading. The researchers used mathe- said. translation of these findings to the clinic had improved function, less swelling and matical equations to determine the appro- “Our goal is to use this model to under- will dictate how much massage is needed, fewer signs of inflammation than did mus- priate amount of force to apply to the ani- stand the biological mechanisms of massage for how long, and when it should be cles in the animals that received no mas- mal muscle, which was intended to match as a guide to preclinical trials to test the performed after exercise.” sage treatment after exercise. the force Swedish massage typically places effects of massage on muscle recovery after Anecdotal evidence suggests massage The research focused on eccentric exer- on a patient’s spine. The device used to exercise,” he said. “A trial in humans could offers many health benefits, but actual test- cise, which creates a motion similar to the simulate the stroking motion for the look at optimal indications for massage. ing of its effects at the cellular level is more way in which quadriceps in human thighs research was designed by Yi Zhao, assistant "Ultimately, we could also find out how difficult than one might think. In this study are exercised during a downhill run. In the professor of biomedical engineering at massage helps not just exercise-induced with rabbits, the researchers used one study, the scientists focused on the tibialis Ohio State and a co-author of the study. muscle injury, but swelling and pain associ- mechanical device to mimic movements anterior muscle, located on the front of the “We know biological tissues are sensitive ated with other medical conditions, as associated with a specific kind of exercise, shin in humans. The simulated exercise to the magnitude of frequency, duration and well.” and a second device to follow the exercise involved continuous flexing and pointing of load, so we controlled the force, frequency with a simulated consistent massaging the toes to exert the muscle during seven and time spent on massage,” Best said. Information for this article was provided motion on the affected muscles. They com- sets of 10 cycles, with two minutes of rest The exercise-massage cycle was repeat- by the National Institutes of Health.

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At Providence Health & Services, Southern California, our mission is your good health. Each and every day our hospitals have one goal: to provide the highest in compassionate, quality care; care that’s been recognized by national ratings and accreditation organizations time and time again.

Which is why we’re proud that our own Providence Holy Cross, Providence Saint Joseph and Providence Tarzana Medical Centers have recently received the following recognition and awards: • 15 Years of Business Excellence Award from the San Fernando Valley Business Journal • Voted the Valley’s “Favorite Hospitals” by Daily News Readers • U.S.News & World Report “Best Hospitals” for Providence Holy Cross and Providence Tarzana Medical Centers • Los Angeles Times “Readers’ Choice: Best Hospital in the San Fernando Valley”, Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center • Daily News “Readers’ Choice: Best Cancer Center”, the Roy and Patricia Disney Family Cancer Center at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center

Thank you, patients and community members, for honoring our Providence hospitals with these awards and for allowing us to be a part of your good health. It means you understand the dedication and service of our physicians, nurses and employees in the communities we serve.

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AN ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT TO THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY BUSINESS JOURNAL August 15, 2011 29 Health Care Are You Too Tense? By Scott Roberts Things you can do times a week. Don't do business during Take a class in yoga, imagery training, Take time for you! Ask yourself: "Am I lunch. Read a novel over a cup of tea. Go progressive relaxation, or autogenics. Prac- f you find yourself suffering from stress giving too much to others and not enough to a museum. Sit quietly by a stream. Eat tice your relaxation skills every day. or tension, your work is likely to suffer for myself? Do I need to take time to pam- slowly. Try a new restaurant. Go out with a • Listen to relaxation tapes Ialong with your personal life. Those per myself?" If the answers are "yes," refuse good friend and agree not to discuss prob- Audiotapes are an excellent way to who take time to relax and release inner to feel guilty about it and do it! lems or business. learn how to let go and relax. Develop the tension do much better physically and If you feel guilty when you do some- • Walk every day skill of deep relaxation that will cleanse emotionally than those who fail to engage thing enjoyable for yourself, chances are Walk by yourself or with a friend. Talk your body of damaging stress hormones in such behavior. “Stressmasters,” or peo- you will stop doing it. Ultimately, you lose. about possibilities, not problems. and chemicals. ple who utilize means to master their ten- You may be living your life through other • Exercise more • Listen to relaxing music sion, have a higher quality of life than people's standards and expectations. Take Join an aerobics class, go to the gym, Any type of music you find enjoyable those who do not or will not "let go." control of your guilt-producing thoughts. play tennis, ride a bike, hike on weekends, can help you to let go and relax. New Age If this sounds familiar to you, you proba- Focus on the benefits to you and your fami- go to a fitness resort, or jog with friends. music and some classical music are partic- bly engage in a behavioral style that is not ly that will occur when you are a more Exercise will do more to reduce stress hor- ularly helpful for reducing stress. conducive to effective stress management. relaxed and energized person. mones and chemicals in our body than any If you can find more time to relax, you will • Go to lunch and don't rush other activity. Scott Roberts is a freelance writer based counteract the negative effect of stress. Take a long lunch break at least three • Learn deep relaxation skills in Tarzana. Learn how to relax your body and emo- tions by focusing your attention on more peaceful thoughts.

Things to know Being tense and finding little or no time to relax is an important stress indicator. The value you place on taking time for yourself determines whether you are a relaxed person in a tense world -- the sign of a true stressmaster. Tense people often feel incredible levels of guilt about taking it easy and being good to themselves. Prolonged tension can cause muscle aches, pain, and fatigue. Back and headache pain are the most common physical symptoms of too much stress and tension. Other symptoms include the following: • Pain and disease • Poor decision making • Reduced physical energy • Increased errors • Burnout • Lower quality of work • Difficulty concentrating • Tendency to avoid others Tense people rarely take lunch breaks, read books, or take a walk. Exercise Equipment Continued from page 25 advertise "three easy payments of ..." or "just $49.95 a month." Before you buy any product, find out the total cost, including shipping and handling, sales tax, delivery, and set-up fees. Get the details on warranties, guarantees, and return policies: A "30-day money back guarantee" may not sound so good if you have to ante up a hefty fee to return a bulky piece of equipment you've bought through the mail.

• Check out the company's customer service and support, too. Who can you call if the machine breaks down or you need replacement parts? Try any toll-free numbers to see whether help really is accessible. Occasionally, you can get a great deal on a piece of fitness equipment from a second-hand store, a consignment shop, a yard sale, or the classifieds in your local newspaper. But buy wisely. Items bought secondhand usually aren't returnable and don't have the warranties of new equipment. For more information about advertising claims for health, weight loss, and fitness products, write to: Consumer Response Center, Federal Trade Commission, Washington, D.C. 20580.

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30 August 15, 2011 SAN FERNANDO VALLEY BUSINESS JOURNAL Layoffs: Job Seekers Refresh Skills, Broaden Search to the California Continued from page 1 Employee Devel- opment Depart- Company (Layoff Location) Layoffs in 2011 new realities. Even workers such as Frazier, ment’s Worker Medtronic (Northridge) 468 who was in her last job for four and a half Adjustment and Okami Inc. (Sun Valley) 223 years, find that re-entering the job market is Retraining Notifi- difficult. cation (WARN). Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne (Canoga Park) 150 “Looking for a job is not the way it used to The positions Disney Interactive Media Group (North Hollywood) 103 be,” Frazier, 55, said. “You used to go out and included execu- Advanced Bionics (Valencia/Sylmar) 94 get the paper, look in the want ads, mail out tive, managerial your resume. If you knew a company that you and lower-level Northrop Grumman Navigation Systems (Woodland Hills) 71 wanted to go to, you would physically go to positions. Disney Interactive Studios, Inc. (Glendale) 54 that company. Now you’re just sitting at home Kathi Frazier Fuji Food with the TV on surfing the Internet for jobs.” Products decided Note: This list does not include all layoffs that occurred in the greater San Fernando Valley She said many companies don’t call back to close Okami’s Sun Valley operations and region in 2011. Some information was retrieved from the California Employment Development about jobs. If they do, they usually have an consolidate them with its San Fe Springs plant, Department’s Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) listings. aggressive screening process with clerical said Joe Marchica, president of Fuji Food assistants asking a series of questions that Products. determine whether an applicant gets an inter- Purtuas said replacing lost jobs can be ter’s group and a certified public accountant, to the center (in July),” Jones said, noting that view. particularly challenging for older, more estab- said he notices most employers are now seek- July was the first month of the center’s new Area workforce development officials say lished professionals. They have to adjust to ing accountants with more specialized experi- fiscal year. workers often have to get new skills training, new ways of looking for work, such as search- ence, such as those who have worked exten- “We probably saw 600 to 700 more during search for jobs of lower status or pay, change ing and applying for jobs over the Internet and sively with Securi- that month.” fields or leave the area for work. They also say using keywords on resumes that will make it ties and Exchange That’s likely because of the uptick in com- employers are still hesitant to rehire, as they past scanning software. Commission pany layoffs she’s seen occurring throughout continue gauging the economic climate. “It’s like learning to walk all over again in reports. the San Fernando Valley this year, she said. Meanwhile, highly skilled workers in the the job hunting market,” he said. “They’re not “If you don’t Jones noted that her center particularly San Fernando Valley region are continuing to going to be at the same salary levels that they fit in their pigeon receives a higher volume of highly skilled lose their jobs as large employers trim back came from.” hole, you don’t get workers compared to others in the city. their workforces. This year, for example, near- Frazier said when she started her search she the job,” Klein To help transition laid-off employees, she ly 1,000 people lost their jobs as a result of was only looking for another human resources said. and her team have made visits to companies layoffs at Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne, job. After awhile, she started considering other He’s recently such as Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne and Northrop Grumman, Disney and Advanced career options, including teaching abroad. signed up for a Northrop Grumman to inform laid-off workers Bionics. “I need to reinvent myself because I may three-day course of their unemployment insurance rights and In one of the more recent layoffs, pre-pack- not be able to get back into that field,” said Philip Klein by the American the center’s services. aged sushi maker Okami Inc., based in Sun Frazier, who has been in the human resources Institute of CPAs The WorkSource center also reached out to Valley, recently started shutting down its local industry for more than 10 years. “I’m pretty to help brush up on some of those specialty former employees from some of the most facility after it was acquired in April by Fuji much looking at any industry that is willing to skills. In the interim, Klein said he is applying recent major layoffs and informed them about Food Products Inc., another company that look at my skill set and realize that I’m the for lower-level accounting jobs. a job fair held at California State University, makes pre-packaged sushi and other food right person for the job.” Northridge in late July. The fair featured jobs items. Philip Klein, another member of the Center Visits Increase that corresponded with the recently laid-off Okami cut 223 local employees, according Canoga Park-West Hills WorkSource Cen- Jewish Vocational Services of Los Ange- employees’ skill sets, Jones said. les, or JVS, operates three WorkSource centers The WorkSource Center and the Valley in the greater Los Angeles area, including one Economic Alliance are also waiting for the in the Antelope Valley. The center’s visitor vol- city to secure National Emergency Grants SAVE THE DATE! ume increased by about 20 percent from 2008 funds that can be used locally to provide train- SATURDAY, AUGUST 27, 2011 to 2010 and is maintaining that growth in ing for displaced workers. Jones said the cen- 2011, said Angie Cooper, JVS’ director of ter was able to use the funds from the grant Warner Center Marriott, Woodland Hills workforce development. program last year to help people who were laid Pl ease Joi n Us f or the Cooper said the WorkSource centers have off in the mortgage and finance industries. had more activity over the past year with high- Don Nakomoto, executive director of the er wage professionals, who mostly have been Verdugo Workforce Investment Board, said the unemployed for long periods of time. Verdugo Job Center in Glendale has much “Now what’s we’re seeing is some folks lower monthly visit volumes compared to a making over $80,000 (to) $100,000 a year couple of years ago. His center, which mainly walking into our centers,” she said. “Perhaps serves middle- to lower-position workers, has these people had been laid off and they didn’t also seen fewer major layoffs by companies in its immediate area. Celebrating her 80th Birthday & 70 Years of Volunteerism reach out for any kind of assistance. Now after two years (of being unemployed), we’re seeing However, he says worker woes are far from Presenti ng Sponsor these people come into the center because over as employers are still hesitant to hire, they’re realizing they need some help.” even if they’re seeing higher profits. Venise Jones, director for the Canoga “I think they’re waiting for a clear sign that Park-West Hills WorkSource Center, said her there won’t be a recession around the corner center had about 600 to 700 more visits in July and that business will improve,” he said. “At Benefiting the Children of this year than it did in July 2010. that point, I think we’ll some more impact in Boys & Girls Club of the West Valley “We saw a significant uptick in new visitors terms of hiring.” Haven Hills Pacific Lodge Youth Services Woodland Hills-Tarzana Chamber of Commerce Community Benefit Foundation Theater: Project Brings New Appeal Continued from page 5 brand could come to the Antelope Valley, Hosted By Laemmle said. Woodland Hills-Tarzana Chamber of Commerce “We could not be actively involved in this Our Children of Today are the Leaders of Tomorrow The agreement between Laemmle and project given our other projects,” Laemmle Honorary Event & Evening Tribute Co-Chairs, Bert & Jane Boeckmann Ehrlich is similar to others the chain has struck said. Lifetime Achievement Award – Rose Goldwater Opening Remarks – Richard Katz with other small theaters, said Greg The retail component of the three-story Master of Ceremonies – Wink Martindale Laemmle, chief executive officer of Laemmle building was originally planned to be a book- 6:00-7:30 p.m. Reception & Silent Auction Theatres. store. Given the challenging market for book- “We like to think these types of films will sellers the store concept was changed, Ehrlich 7:30 p.m. Dinner & Evening Program appeal to everyone and that includes the audi- said, noting the current store sells apparel as TICKETS ences in Lancaster,” Laemmle said. well as kitchen items, books, magazines and $125.00 per person - Table of 10 - $1,000.00 Sponsorship Opportunities Available Laemmle said the company currently is an gourmet foods. expansion mode in parts of the Valley. It has a With the theater open, Ehrlich moves on to For more information call: seven-screen project underway in North Holly- his next downtown projects – brew pub Kinet- Woodland Hills-Tarzana CC – (818) 347-4727 wood and a five-screen theater project in Glen- ic, which opens in two months, and installing Black Tie Optional dale. 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Air Electro, Inc. LAgraphico Allied Industries, Inc. Mandell Law Firm GOLD SPONSORS AMS Fulfillment Midnight Oil Creative Andy Gump, Inc. Mike’s Roofing and Building, Corp. Barone’s Pizzeria Express Mission City Orthodontics The Beverly Garland Mixed Chicks Black Meetings & Tourism Montrose Travel Canon Recruiting Group, LLC NAI Capital Casa Vega Restaurant Neiman & Company Clearance Domain, LLC North Star Moving Crescenta Valley Insurance Orly International Dazadi.com Patton’s Steel Corporation Extraordinary Events Regency Lighting Frazier Aviation, Inc. Rem Eyewear Fresh Brothers Pizza Riggins Engineering, Inc. Galpin Motors, Inc. Service Master Generales & Generales Fine Jewelers Sit ‘n Sleep Gold’s Gym Los Angeles SoccerOne Hoffman Brown Company Someone’s in the Kitchen BRONZE SPONSORS Hydra-Electric Company Stay Green, Inc. Bessolo Haworth & Vogel InterMedia Group of Companies Swaner Hardwood Co., Inc. The Beverly Garland Jacobi Building Materials, Inc. Troll Systems, Corp. J.H. Cohn, LLP Jim’s Fallbrook Market Ultra Violet Devices, Inc. Kirsch Kohn & Bridge Valencia Acura L/B/W Insurance & Financial Services, Inc. JNJ Building Care, Inc. Wells Fargo JPR Communications Valley Motor Center Autobody L/B/W Insurance & Financial Valley Recycling Services, Inc. Vitamin Institute

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News and notes from around the greater AROUND THE VALLEYS San Fernando Valley area VENTURA COUNTY CONEJO VALLEY CAMARILLO Publicity: Transmit: A transceiver developed by Ticketbust.com has launched a billboard Semtech Corp. won an Electron d’Or award campaign to get its message to drivers on its for Best Product of the Year from industry services to dismiss traffic tickets. trade publication ElectroniqueS. Using billboards to advertise makes sense The SX1233 transceiver improved the qual- because it gets the company’s name directly to ity of service minimizing energy consumption drivers, said Ticketbust.com President Steven and enabling adoption of radio frequency for Miller. residential and commercial buildings. The red and yellow billboards feature the The Electron d’Or is awarded to companies tag line “We Get You Off” and contact infor- that develop innovative products with perform- mation for Ticketbust.com. ing excellence. The message was meant to be simple and to “The (transceiver) is enabling a new way the point, said Larry Cohen of Glyphix we monitor and control our homes, industrial Advertising, the company that created the out- energy, security and data measurements door campaign. systems,” said Semtech Marketing Director “While we know the message may be a Marc Pegulu. little suggestive and playful, it’s in no way gratuitous,” Cohen said. “On the contrary, it PHOTO COURTESY OF PANAVISION clearly delivers our message, and that is that SAN FERNANDO VALLEY Cameras: Tak Miyagishima worked at Panavision for more than 50 years. Ticketbust.com will help its clients get their traffic tickets dismissed.” From the five finalists one will be chosen During his years with Panavision, Miyag- The outdoor campaign will be followed up Expo: Adult entertainment businesses from as the 2011 recipient of the Fernando Award, ishima primarily worked in designing various with TV and print efforts breaking in September. the San Fernando Valley will take part in the given to recognize volunteerism and civic lenses and camera systems. He is also credited three-day 2011 EXXXOTICA Expo at the Los accomplishments. with designing the company’s familiar logo. Angeles Convention Center. The finalists are Greg Baker, nominated by Miyagishima’s technical and professional ANTELOPE VALLEY Exhibiting or sponsoring companies from the LAPD Devonshire Police Activities accomplishments were equaled by his quiet the Valley include Wicked Pictures, Vivid League Supporters; voice over artists Nancy and thoughtful leadership, said Panavision Entertainment, Burning Angel, Jules Jordan Cartwright, nominated by the North Valley President and CEO John Suh. PALMDALE Video, LA Direct Models and Girlfriends Regional Chamber of Commerce and “The knowledge and instruction he shared Films. Richard Leyden; Lois Curran-Klein,nomi- with his colleagues will be a lasting legacy, Honor: The South Valley Work Source The expo features exhibitors showing off nated by the Woodland Hills-Tarzana Cham- and Tak will always be remembered and Center will host its S.A.V.E. luncheon on Sept. their latest products, over 50 hours of informa- ber of Commerce; Joel Simon, nominated by admired within Panavision,” Suh said. 7 to recognize local businesses that support the tive seminars on a variety of topics, contests, the Encino Chamber of Commerce and real Miyagishima was among the first employ- center and its Business Advisory Council. and personal appearances by adult performers. estate developer Rickey Gelb;andGary M. ees hired at Panavision in 1955 by company The luncheon features a keynote address The 2011 EXXXOTICA Expo is Thomas, nominated by the Chatsworth founder Robert Gottschalk.Heworkedon from Palmdale Mayor Jim Ledford and Aug. 26-28 at the convention center, 1201 Chamber of Commerce and Boys & Girls the Super Panatar projection lens, the Panatar Richard Poston from the Antelope Valley South Figueroa St., Los Angeles. Club of the West Valley. anamorphic lenses for widescreen shots, the Black Chamber of Commerce as Master of Tickets are $125 and the event is open to Micro Panatar Printing Lens, and the telephoto Ceremonies. WOODLAND HILLS the public. lens used for “Lawrence of Arabia.” The South Valley Work Source Center He was a recipient of a Fuji Gold Medal, offers free job placement assistance for Volunteer: The 53rd Annual Fernando Cameras: Tak Miyagishima,anemployee an Emmy and the Gordon E. Sawyer Award employers and job seekers. Award Foundation Finalists dinner takes place at camera and lens maker Panavision for more from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & The center is located at 38510 Sierra High- on Sept. 16 at the Warner Center Marriott. than 50 years, died on Aug. 4. He was 83. Sciences for his contributions to the industry. way, Palmdale.

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VALLEY BIZ SEEN Greater Valley business events

The Universal City North Hollywood Chamber of Commerce 24 Hour Fitness and Burbank Mayor Jess Talamantes celebrated the attended the grand opening ceremony for Veronica’s Insurance in grand opening of the new Burbank Empire Super-Sport club with a North Hollywood on July 12. The company received certificates from mayoral proclamation ceremony on July 23. In honor of the new facility, Tala- the offices of elected officials, including Councilman Paul Krekorian, mantes (second from right) announced the day as “Healthy Burbank Day.” County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky and Assemblyman Mike Feuer.

Larry Green of Westfield Group discussed new The ceremonial groundbreaking for Antelope Valley Hospital’s new master facility plan enhance- solar energy initiative plans for the company’s ments took place on July 21 in Lancaster. The hospital will improve its parking lot, main entrance, Topanga and Fashion Square locations on July 14. central plant and Cardiovascular and Neurological Center of Excellence.

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Woodland Hills-Tarzana Chamber of Commerce Business Killers Tuesday, August 16 Holiday Inn Woodland Hills Warner Center 10a.m.–12p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18 Essential Steps for Writing a Business Plan 21101 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills Small Business Development Center $25 in advance; $30 at the door University Center at College of the Canyons Business Ownership and Marketing Seminar PartI&II 5p.m.–9p.m. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Contact & RSVP: (818) 347-4737 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita Free; plus parking SCORE – Ventura County Chapter Small Business Development Center Los Robles Greens Country Club Networking Mixer Contact & RSVP: (661) 362-5900 University Center at College of the Canyons 299 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita Free North Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce Essential Steps for Writing a Business Plan $35; plus parking Contact & RSVP: (805) 204-6022 Contact & RSVP: (661) 362-5900 Hamer Toyota PartI&II 11041 Sepulveda Blvd., Mission Hills 9a.m.–1p.m. Monthly Business Luncheon: 2011 Market Outlook Free Small Business Development Center 11:45 a.m. Contact & RSVP: (818)349-5676 Build WorkSource Center Saturday, Aug. 20 Valley Industry Association 9207 Eton Ave, Chatsworth Solidifying Your Goals and Objectives Valencia Country Club Health Care Reform Educational Seminar Free 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. 27330 Tourney Road, Valencia 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. Contact & RSVP: (661) 362-5900 SCORE – Los Angeles Chapter $45 reserved by Aug. 12; $50 afterward 330 N. Brand Blvd., Suite 190, Glendale Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corp. QuickBooks Level 1 Contact & RSVP: (661) 294-8088 or www.via.org $35 through Aug. 19; $45 at the door College of the Canyons 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Contact & RSVP: (818) 552-3206 University Center, Lecture Hall 107 Small Business Development Center 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Valencia Wednesday, Aug. 17 South Valley WorkSource Center Free 38510 Sierra Highway, Palmdale Business Networking Luncheon Contact: 661-288-4400 Free Tuesday, Aug. 23 11:30 a.m. -1:15 p.m. Contact & RSVP: (661) 362-5900 Networking Breakfast 7a.m.–9a.m. North Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce Porter Valley Country Club 19216 Singing Hills Dr., Northridge Cost: $20 members / $25 non-members VICA Contact & RSVP: (818)349-5676 How to Create, Start and Manage Your New Business 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. SCORE – Los Angeles Chapter 330 N. Brand Blvd., Suite 190, Glendale $35 through Aug. 19; $45 at the door Leaders Forum Contact & RSVP: (818) 552-3206 Connecting VICA’s membership with world-class leaders Wednesday, Aug. 24 Ribbon Cutting & Business Networking Mixer 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Woodland Hills-Tarzana Chamber of Commerce Acapulco 21326 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills Members free; $10 guests Bill Lockyer Contact & RSVP: (818) 347-4737 How to Successfully Start Your New Business California State Treasurer 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Small Business Development Center University Center at College of the Canyons 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita $30; plus parking Contact & RSVP: (661) 362-5900

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SAN FERNANDO VALLEY BUSINESS JOURNAL August 15, 2011 35 Courts: Private Mediation May Offer Faster Resolution and shuttered courtrooms. Sixteen months Continued from page 1 ago 329 employees were handed pink slips. During a budget crunch in November 2002, Fred Gaines, a lawyer at Gaines & 29 courtrooms were closed. Stacey, whose Encino firm is involved with “The options you have are layoffs, fur- 100 real estate cases across the state, said loughs, closure of courthouses and attrition,” more people may take their disputes else- Edmon said, adding that court administrators where. will also raid the $81 million in reserves to “The California courts will be looked at as help defray the impacts. “In order to get by much less reliable,” he said. “If you want with this level of cuts, those monies are going your matter resolved in a more timely fashion to be spent down. We’re considering all you’re going to need to utilize some kind of options.” dispute resolution.” Adelman of Greenberg & Bass said he Gaines said those who are entering into believes that with the cuts, people will lose contracts where they choose where a dispute confidence in the trial system. will be resolved will be using other states “You’re going to force more people into more often. “That’s always less convenient private dispute resolution,” he said. “Not that and more costly,” he said. that's a bad thing. But it undercuts some of L.A. is the state’s biggest court system our basic principles of our justice system — with 605 courtrooms, 4,900 employees and a trial by a jury of your peers.” growing caseload that reached three million During a meeting in San Francisco last last year, nearly a third of all the cases han- month, judges and other court officials from dled across the state. Some 60 percent of all PHOTO BY DAVID SPRAGUE across the state made impassioned pleas to cases are for traffic infractions; 30 percent are Attorney Fred Gaines (left) meets with client Ira Handelman at Gaines & Stacey in Encino. the Judicial Council, which supports the 58 for cases including criminal, juvenile, family county courts, to minimize the cuts. law and others; and 10 percent are civil. lawyers said. Criminal cases won’t be signifi- “The civil side is going to have to bear a “We’re just judges,” said Kern Superior The biggest impacts will be felt in civil cantly slowed because of the U.S. Constitu- disproportionate amount of the cuts,” said Court Judge David Lampe.“We’renot cases and business disputes, judges and tion’s speedy trial act laws, they added. Lee Smalley Edmon, the presiding judge for politicians, policymakers. We need to marshal L.A.’s courts. He has formed a budget work- the courage to return to our core humility, ing group to recommend cuts to the court’s which is the simple task of presiding upon or executive committee made up of judges from deciding the cases for the citizens of our across L.A. County. communities. That’s what we do. That task Los Angeles Superior Court Ira Handelman, the president of Handel- needs to be funded as much as possible.” By the Numbers man Consulting Inc., an Encino-based gov- Katherine Feinstein, the presiding judge ernment and community relations group for of San Francisco Superior Court, called the Fiscal Year ’08-’09 ’09-’10 the development community, called the cuts budget shortfall a “disastrous situation” and Judges ...... 447 ...... 456 devastating. He said further delays would pleaded with state court administrators to Commissioners ...... 119 ...... 110 impinge on businesses that depend on resolu- save this vital public service. The San Fran- tions to move forward with projects. cisco court issued pink slips to 41 percent of Referees ...... 28 ...... 28 “It's absolutely a catastrophe,” Handelman its court staff and closing 25 of its court- Employees ...... 5,400 ...... 4,894 said. “Everything in government takes too rooms, Feinstein said. long.” “San Francisco may be the first trial court The decrease in the number of commissioners is due to the nine positions A December 2009 study of the economic to fall, but I know that others are soon to fol- having been converted to judgeships during this fiscal year (per CG69625.(a).) impacts of L.A. court cutbacks projected that low,” she said. “I know that these are terribly 1,800 court employees could be laid off and difficult times … but I also know that our cit- Annual Case Filings Summary Fiscal Year ’08-’09 ’09-’10 43 criminal and 139 civil courtrooms could izens’ access to justice is fundamental and close by fiscal 2012-2013 if the state’s eco- paramount … For our justice system to sur- Civil General ...... 74,862 . . . . .81,726 nomic problem continues. vive, it is your (the Judicial Council’s) Civil Limited (excluding small claims) ...... 147,515 . . .135,525 This latest grim budget picture comes on solemn duty to preserve this access.” Unlawfull Detainers ...... 74,420 . . . . .70,865 the heels of four previous years of furloughs Small Claims ...... 78,771 . . . . .70,826 Felony ...... 60,277.....57,697 Misdemeanor ...... 488,097 . . .479,665 Family Law (includes dissolution nulify and legal seperations) .91,244 . . . . .88,804 Madler: Helicopter Noise Juvenile Dependency ...... 19,416.....21,503 Juvenile Delinquency ...... 31,770 . . . . .28,353 Continued from page 18 ters fly at as high of an altitude as possible; Informal Juvenile and Traffic ...... 128,410 . . .101,320 identify noise sensitive areas and adjust routes Mental Health ...... 2,288 ...... 2,200 advisory in nature only and has no jurisdiction to avoid them; fly over industrial areas and Probate ...... 10,421.....10,263 over helicopters. major roadways to mask the noise; and avoid Traffic Infractions ...... 1,828,986 . .1,857,825 Neither does Los Angeles World Airports, early morning and late night flights. owner and operator of Van Nuys Airport. As the president of the Professional Heli- Non-Traffic Infractions ...... 96,678 . . .108,587 The best council members had to say is for copter Pilots Association, Welk is working on Appellate ...... 1,217 ...... 1,315 the residents to keep up the pressure on offi- community outreach to identify noise sensitive Habeas Corpus ...... 2,522 ...... 2,680 cials at all levels – city, county and federal. areas. The group also wants to get involved as “One person can speak out and it falls on Berman’s Los Angeles Residential Helicopter deaf ears,” said councilmember Wayne Noise Relief Act moves its way through Con- Fiscal Year ’08-’09 ’09-’10 Williams, a Sherman Oaks resident. “One gress, Welk said. Jury Trials ...... 5,620 ...... 5,366 plus 100 speaks out and politicians start to lis- The bill, if enacted, requires the FAA to set Juror Summonses Mailed ...... 3,085,631 . .2,835,573 ten.” guidelines on flight paths and minimum alti- Jurors Responding ...... 1,089,405 . .1,457,621 tudes for helicopter operators in residential Average Days Served ...... 1.39 ...... 1.42 Solutions to the noise areas of Los Angeles County. Exemptions There are efforts on several fronts to would be made for police, fire and military address the noise issues. operations. Alternative Dispute Resolution* Fiscal Year ’08-’09 ’09-’10 Complaints at Bob Hope centered around The association was “blindsided” by Total Cases Referred ...... 17,571** . . . . .14,288 helicopter flight training in which the student Berman’s proposal announced on July 28, par- Civil Mediation ...... 15,459 . . . . .11,467 pilot make repeated approaches on the same ticularly because the group was not contacted path, said Victor Gill, airport spokesman. Civil Neutral Evaluation ...... 103...... 83 by the congressman’s office before it was The airport started a dialogue with the announced, Welk said, adding that he has Retired Judge Settlement Conference Program . . . .57 ...... 71 flight schools and got them to agree to fly since had contact with the lawmaker’s staff. Civil Harassment Mediation ...... 74 ...... 31 higher over homes, and use the runway rather What Welk wants is a bill that would solve Voluntary Settlement Conference Program ...... 386 ...... 1,556 than the taxiway to practice the repeated the problem of helicopter noise. As proposed, Family Law Non-Custody ...... 803 ...... 845 approaches, Gill said. he said it is tough call whether that goal will Probate Mediation and Settlement Conference . . .148 ...... 139 “That has mitigated the situation to a large be reached, particularly because of the police extent,” Gill said. and fire exemptions. *Refers to the Court ADGR division and not private mediation services. Group 3 follows the guidelines set out by *Reflects correction of total ’08-’09 referrals published in the 2010 Annual Report the Helicopter Association International in its Staff Reporter Mark Madler can be Fly Neighborly Program, Herrera-Lowry said. reached at (818) 316-3126 or by e-mail at The association recommends that helicop- [email protected] Thumbnails | SFVBJ User Guide | Front Page | Table of Contents

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Bus type N/A. 310-286-6601 Bankruptcy information is supplied by Timely Info of Chapter 13: a bankruptcy plan available to individuals BANKRUPTCIES Bus type N/A. Los Angeles, Jack Vaughn (323) 664-4423. whose “income is sufficiently stable and regular to Troy Builders Investment Trust enable such individual to make payments under a Evergreen Plaza Investment 55 Bluebell Partnership 6644 Balboa Ave Chapter 7: a “straight” liquidation bankruptcy involv- plan.” The debtor makes payments to a trustee who -DE, LLC 5531 Bluebell Ave Van Nuys 91406 ing an appointed trustee to sell all assets by auction or disburses the funds to creditors. 3659 East Thousand Oaks Blvd Valley Village 91607 Chapter:7 other means to pay creditors and trustee fees. Thousand Oaks 91362 Chapter:7 Assets:N/A Involuntary bankruptcy: the debtor is forced into bank- Chapter:11 Debts:N/A Chapter 11: a process which allows a business to gain Assets:500,000 ruptcy by secured creditors whose claims total at least Assets:N/A Debts:1,426,041 Doc#SV11-18157-AA temporary relief from paying debt in order to attempt a $220,000. Involuntary bankruptcy may be filed under Debts:N/A Doc#SV11-17924-VK File-Date:07/05/11 successful reorganization. The debtor remains in con- Doc#SV11-17858-VK File-Date:06/29/11 Alfred J Verdi trol of the business during the bankruptcy and the Chapter7or11. File-Date:06/28/11 William Brownstein 818-845-3100 business continues to function. M Jonathan Hayes 310-458-0048 Bus type N/A. aka: also known as fdba: formerly doing business as FAW: formerly associated with 818-882-5600 R.E. Purchase/management/sales. dba: doing business as fka: formerly known as Single asset R.E. Onyx Development LLC Topeka Valley Investments, Inc 5632 Van Nuys Blvd 234 15352 Vanowen Street 5431 Topeka Drive Van Nuys 91401 Palos Verdes Development 818-905-7711 Assets:N/A Apartments-DE, LLC Tarzana 91356 Chapter:7 Group LLC Retail art gallery. Debts:N/A 3659 East Thousand Oaks Blvd Chapter:7 Assets:N/A 4570 Van Nuys Blvd #131 Doc#SV11-18481-VK Thousand Oaks 91362 Assets:N/A Debts:N/A Sherman Oaks 91403 Woodland Arc Properties, Inc. File-Date:07/14/11 Chapter:11 Debts:N/A Doc#SV11-18217-AA Chapter:7 18375 Ventura Blvd, Ste 423 Pro-per. Assets:N/A Doc#SV11-18028-VK File-Date:07/07/11 Assets:0 Tarzana 91356 Retail sales. Debts:N/A File-Date:07/01/11 Pro-per. Debts:18,000 Chapter:7 Doc#SV11-17870-MT Lynne Romano Single asset R.E. Doc#SV11-18449-MT Assets:N/A Trans-Aid Inc.; File-Date:06/28/11 626-552-0270 File-Date:07/13/11 Debts:N/A DBA: Trans Aid Ambulance; M Jonathan Hayes Investment. 3623 Old Conejo Road Chirnese L Liverpool Doc#SV11-18692-VK Trans Aid Non Emergency 818-882-5600 Title Holding Trust 818-714-2200 File-Date:07/20/11 Medical Transportation Single asset R.E. Bardi Properties, LLC 3623 Old Conejo Road #18 Bus type N/A. Lynne Romano 1300 Gardena Ave 23278 Park Basilico Newbury Park 91320 626-552-0270 Glendale 91204 Normandie Court III-DE, LLC Calabasas 91302 Chapter:7 CareNext of California, LLC Investment. Chapter:11 3659 East Thousand Oaks Blvd Chapter:7 Assets:N/A 21900 Burbank Blvd Assets:N/A Thousand Oaks 91362 Assets:N/A Debts:N/A Woodland Hills 91367 Persson's Nursery Inc Debts:N/A Chapter:11 Debts:N/A Doc#SV11-18223-AA Chapter:7 3115 E. Sierra Madre Blvd Doc#LA11-40246-BR Assets:N/A Doc#SV11-18061-VK File-Date:07/07/11 Assets:N/A Pasadena File-Date:07/15/11 Debts:N/A File-Date:07/01/11 Jeffrey S Hoffman Debts:N/A 91107 Henry D Paloci Doc#SV11-17872-MT Stephen L Burton 800-756-5977 Doc#SV11-18456-VK Chapter:7 888-777-2404 File-Date:06/28/11 818-501-5055 Single asset R.E. File-Date:07/14/11 Assets:30,301 Medical transportation services. M Jonathan Hayes Bus type N/A. Daniel H Reiss Debts:166,157 818-882-5600 Briarfield Group, Inc 310-229-1234 Doc#LA11-40136-BB Walter William Inc Single asset R.E. JMA Engineering, Inc; 19227 Briarfield Way Health care. File-Date:07/14/11 13613 Ventura Blvd DBA: JMA Construction Co Tarzana 91356 Adam M Leach Sherman Oaks 91423 Westlake Evergreen-DE, LLC 6143 Hope Street Chapter:7 Platinum Venture Capital 626-583-1105 Chapter:11 3659 East Thousand Oaks Blvd Simi Valley 93063 Assets:N/A Funding LLC Plant nursery. Assets:N/A Thousand Oaks 91362 Chapter:7 Debts:N/A 11437 Wish Ave Debts:N/A Chapter:11 Assets:0 Doc#SV11-18336-MT Granada Hills 91344 Bree Enterprises LLC; Doc#SV11-18544-MT Assets:N/A Debts:449,123 File-Date:07/11/11 Chapter:7 DBA: Bree's Pet Depot File-Date:07/15/11 Debts:N/A Doc#SV11-18103-AA Lynne Romano Assets:N/A 23219 W Via Flored Robert M Yaspan Doc#SV11-17874-MT File-Date:07/02/11 626-552-0270 Debts:N/A Valencia 91355 818-905-7711 File-Date:06/28/11 Rob R Nichols Investments. Doc#SV11-18481-VK Chapter:7 Retail art gallery. M Jonathan Hayes 818-914-4741 File-Date:07/14/11 Assets:14 818-882-5600 Construction. 10929 Vanowen Partnership Pro-per. Debts:525,756 Woodland Arc Properties, Inc. Single asset R.E. 10929 Vanowen Street, Suite 183 Retail sales. Doc#LA11-40168-BB 18375 Ventura Blvd, Ste 423 Diamond Jewelry, Inc North Hollywood 91605 File-Date:07/14/11 Tarzana 91356 Calpacific Mortgage, Inc 6320 Canoga Avenue, 15th Floor Chapter:11 Walter William Inc G Marshall Hann Chapter:7 6700 Fallbrook Avenue, Suite 111 Woodland Hills 91367 Assets:2,400,000 13613 Ventura Blvd 661-255-3600 Assets:N/A West Hills 91307 Chapter:7 Debts:6,930,579 Sherman Oaks 91423 Bus type N/A. Debts:N/A Chapter:7 Assets:N/A Doc#SV11-18407-MT Chapter:11 Doc#SV11-18692-VK Assets:N/A Debts:N/A File-Date:07/12/11 Assets:N/A Platinum Venture Capital File-Date:07/20/11 Debts:N/A Doc#SV11-18114-AA William H Brownstein Debts:N/A Funding LLC Lynne Romano Doc#SV11-17889-MT File-Date:07/05/11 310-458-0048 Doc#SV11-18544-MT 11437WishAve 626-552-0270 File-Date:06/29/11 Kenneth Jay Schwartz Bus type N/A. File-Date:07/15/11 Granada Hills 91344 Investment. 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38 August 15, 2011 SAN FERNANDO VALLEY BUSINESS JOURNAL Wesco: Selling Shares Was Exit Strategy for Investors Continued from page 1 vert into biofuel. Last year, Inphi Corp.,with major operations in Westlake Village, and online marketing firm ReachLocal went public. Mark Sogomian, Ernst & Young’s IPO leader for the West Coast, said the long-term benefits of IPO activity in the region can be significant, particularly when a new public company stays headquartered in Southern California and continues to grow. Nancy Sidhu, the senior economist with ing is one in which shares are sold to raise said, is in the supply chain management side “There is also an indirect impact in that an the Los Angeles County Economic Develop- capital. and delivery of parts to aircraft manufacturers active IPO market sends a message of ment Corp., said the increasing number of Wesco employees, including top execu- and subcontractors. increased confidence in the economy, which Southern California companies selling shares tives, now are shareholders in the company, “We will be a significant player,” Wein- has an impact on the larger business commu- indicates a certain dynamic taking place in the Weinstein said. stein said. “Even bigger than we’ve been.” nity,” Sogomian said. region. Wesco provides inventory management Fifty-three percent of the company’s busi- California is leading the nation in the num- “It says we have new companies, young services and distributes parts to the prime con- ness is in military aircraft and the balance in ber of companies making an IPO, according companies that are just going public and will- tractors and their subcontractors for making commercial planes. to the second-quarter 2011 Ernst & Young ing to submit to more scrutiny,” she said. commercial and military aircraft. The compa- The commercial sector is the bright spot, LLP US IPO Pipeline study, released earlier ny had a 10 percent share of the $6.5 billion as there is a production rate increase of 30 this month. From April through the end of Wesco IPO global market for hardware, bearings, elec- percent to 40 percent forecast for Boeing Co. June, 42 U.S. companies went public and 140 For Wesco investor Carlyle, going public tronic components and machined parts in and Airbus, two of the world’s premier com- others were intending to go public, with an was the next logical step after investing in the 2010, according to its prospectus for mercial jet makers, said Ken Herbert,anana- average deal valued at $169 million. Out of company for five years, said Hal Weinstein, investors. lyst with Wedbush Securities, who follows the companies registered for an IPO, Califor- executive vice president of sales and market- Shares in the company were sold at $15 on the aerospace industry. nia had 25, followed by Texas with 14 and ing. July 28 and have traded in $14.25 to $15.25 “This is the start of a cycle of a strong Florida with nine, the study showed. “This is part of their long term exit strate- range since. Carlyle remains a majority recovery in terms of build rates,” Herbert said. In the Ernst & Young report, technology gy that will take some years, admittedly,” investor in the company. Wesco’s plans for growth includes getting was the most active industry sector. Other Weinstein said. With the proceeds not going to the company new business from existing customers through active sectors include oil and gas, banking and A private investment firm often has the itself, the IPO is not likely to make a big differ- supply chain management services, adding finance and industrial products. goal of taking their investment public as a ence in the near term on the company’s finan- new customers that competitors cannot serve, A strong IPO market, industry insiders way to make back their investment, said Ben cial position, Sidhu said. But the fact the com- and serving airlines and airline maintenance said, makes it easier for a company to raise Kuo, editor and publisher of SoCalTech.com, pany is now listed on an exchange facilitates organizations, making acquisitions, and enter- capital and reduces the likelihood that a com- an online tech industry publication. the next time it wants to add shares, she said. ing high growth markets such as Mexico, pany will become an acquisition or merger “They build a company into something the For the aerospace industry, the Wesco China, India and Saudi Arabia. target. public will find valuable and an IPO is a way stock sale sends a signal that the company is Adding employees or expanding facilities “From an economic standpoint, an IPO is to get it out there,” Kuo said. ready to be more competitive and where it in Valencia is not in the company’s plans as of great for job growth and successful IPO com- It is not unusual that private shareholders wants to position itself in the market, Wein- now, Weinstein said. panies stay independent and support jobs,” sell off part of their stake in a company to stein said. “We are in good shape here for the Sogomian said. other investors in an IPO. 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SAN FERNANDO VALLEY BUSINESS JOURNAL COMMENTARY August 15, 2011 39 L.A.’s Aging Sewers Are in Need of Repair sfvbj.com he Valley Industry and Commerce Association (VICA) seldom has the Topportunity to commend the City of Los Angeles for operating in an efficient and 21600 Oxnard St., Suite 250, effective manner. Far too often we have Woodland Hills, CA 91367 pointed out that the city is wasting money Main Phone: 818-676-1750 • FAX: 818-676-1747 through poor fiscal management, lack of www.sfvbj.com oversight or simply failing to capitalize on PUBLISHER & PRESIDENT uncollected debt. In fact, we have dedicated Pegi Matsuda column after column to outrageous examples [email protected] / 818.676.1750 of ineffective city operations. This is why, when a city department finally EDITOR got it right, VICA had to jump on board and Jaclyn Giovis support a practical and thoughtful plan to [email protected] / 818. 316.3125 restore and repair the city’s sewer system. The Bureau of Sanitation’s 10-Year Financial Plan STAFF REPORTERS for L.A. Wastewater Infrastructure proactively Mark Madler undertakes the daunting task of ensuring the [email protected] / 818. 316.3126 city maintains a accounting, aviation and aerospace, banking & VICA safe and healthy finance, manufacturing, media and entertainment, transportation, and the Cities of Burbank, LOCAL UPDATE sewer system. Infrastructure: City making investment to replace aging sewer pipes. We all Antelope Valley and Simi Valley CATCHING THE remember the resulted in an 80 percent reduction in sewage will go into effect January 1, 2012. This is a Jessica Vernabe LOCAL BUSINESS ISSUES devastating dam- spills since 2000. small investment now that will prevent far [email protected] / 818. 316.3123 age that was In order to keep up with the repairs needed costlier repairs and dangerous public health THAT FALL THROUGH education, family business, government and politics, caused when to maintain city sewers, the Bureau of Sanita- risks in the future. THE CRACKS health care, hospitality and tourism, aging water pipes tion must raise its rates. The current budget As business people, we all understand the insurance, restaurants, retail, began erupting across the city. Now just imag- only allows for infrastructure replacement and need to make smart investments that will Cities of Glendale and Santa Clarita ine if that was not water flooding our neighbor- repair once every 168 years, more than twice prevent additional costs down the road. Meg Boberg hoods, but gallons of raw sewage. That is a the lifetime of an average sewer line. Keeping up with the maintenance of our [email protected] / 818. 316.3124 sight (and smell) that should be avoided at all Already a lean department, cuts are no sewer system is in the best interest of everyone Angela Melero costs. The 10-Year Financial Plan for L.A. longer an option. Staffing for the Bureau of who lives, works and owns a business in [email protected] / 818. 316.3135 Wastewater Infrastructure is the way to prevent Sanitation has been cut by 15 percent in the Los Angeles. such a catastrophe. past three years and operating costs were The Bureau of Sanitation is acting RESEARCHER The average lifespan of a sewer line is slashed by $27 million over the last two years responsibly by taking the necessary measures Josh Dausch about 80 years. Within Los Angeles’s 6,700 with the installation of automated systems. to get ahead of potential problems. The [email protected] / 818. 316.3130 miles of sewers, about 20 percent of the lines There is simply nothing else to cut in order business community should reward those are octogenarians or beyond. Additionally, 50 to free up the additional funds that are required efforts by getting behind the smart and CONTRIBUTING COLUMNISTS percent are more than 70 years old, meaning to keep up with construction obligations. This essential 10-Year Financial Plan for L.A. Martin M. Cooper Our Changing Valley they will be due for repairs within the next is why the infrastructure improvement plan Wastewater Infrastructure. Brendan Huffman Capitol Offenses decade. includes unavoidable rate increases. Currently, the Bureau of Sanitation has 50 Each family in Los Angeles will see their Do you think sewer repairs are important PHOTOGRAPHER projects underway to repair aging sewer lines sewer rates rise about $34 per year for each of enough to merit the rate increases? David Sprague and build new ones. The department’s proac- the next 10 years, just slightly under $3 per Email your responses or thoughts about the tive approach to managing the city’s sewers has month. If approved, the proposed rate increases column to [email protected]. ADVERTISING SALES MANAGER Jamie Chien [email protected] / 818.676.1750 x 19 Valley’s ‘Godfather’ Takes a Bow ADVERTISING ACCOUNT MANAGERS Victoria Brown have a scoop for you in this week’s col- ernment for changes over 1,000 area businesses. [email protected] / 818.676.1750 x 12 umn. (Boy, would I love to be able to have that enhance the land- Fleming announced his plans to retire at the Ione in every edition.) So to snatch a phrase scape for business, Alliance’s annual gala, which was held at the Kevin Culwell from the old silent films, I’m going to cut to promote job growth, Valley Performing Arts Center at California [email protected] / 818.676.1750 x 28 the chase. and help to build and State University, Northridge on July 23. After The Valley Economic Alliance has recom- support a skilled 16 years in the role, it was time to pass the ADVERTISING & EVENTS COORDINATOR mended one of its own to succeed Chairman workforce. torch. Rikki Valle David Fleming, who at the end of the year will Fleming, who has “We need some new blood,” Fleming said. [email protected] / 818.676.1750 x 18 retire from his position on the Executive Com- been a major busi- The group’s Executive Committee had 10- mittee of the organization’s board of directors. ness, community and 15 business leaders on its list of potential suc- PRODUCTION MANAGER Secretary and Officer Martha Diaz Aszke- FROM THE civic leader for the cessors, Fleming said. The committee sought a Marcia Lindahl nazy was chosen unanimously to lead the NEWSROOM San Fernando Valley chair who was an established member of the [email protected] / 818.676.1750 x 27 Alliance’s board, Fleming said. The Executive Jaclyn Giovis region for more than business community and who was willing and Committee cast its vote on Aug. 9, and will 40 years, has been a able to volunteer countless hours to the job. CIRCULATION DIRECTOR recommend Diaz Aszkenazy to the Board of key part of the organization’s success. He has Diaz Aszkenazy fits the role perfectly, Michael Levine Governors, which has the final approval on the been the Alliance’s chairman since 1996, the Fleming said. [email protected] / appointment. The Board of Governors is year the organization was founded. Many call “She’s very sharp, very intuitive and she has 323.549.5225 x 247 expected to approve the decision at its meeting, him the “Godfather of the Valley.” (The list of a great reputation,” Fleming said. “Her words which is scheduled for Aug. 24, he said. his achievements and leadership roles could fill are her bond, and that’s AAA rated.” CONTROLLER Diaz Aszkenazy said she is honored to this entire column, so I’ll refrain from listing Diaz Aszkenazy has been the Alliance’s Nancy Schwartz receive the committee’s recommendation. them, so as not to leave out any group.) secretary for about five years, and has been [email protected] / Fleming is turning over an organization that Fleming recalls when he accepted the posi- involved with the organization for a least a 323.549.5225 x 202 is in “tip-top shape,” she said. Selected for the tion at the Alliance it had virtually no money, decade. ASSISTANT TO THE PUBLISHER role, Diaz Aszkenazy said she would aim to no staff and no office. “I was starting from A native of Los Angeles, she and husband expand the organization’s reach and get more scratch,” he said. Severyn have been business owners in the Michael Stirk businesses involved in the Alliance’s efforts. But with the help of countless business and Valley for more than 30 years. The duo owns [email protected] / 818.676.1750 x 13

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$3.00 VOL. 16 NO. 17 August 15 - 28, 2011 www.sfvbj.com 2 August 15, 2011 SAN FERNANDO VALLEY BUSINESS JOURNAL 5 SAN FERNANDO VALLEY BUSINESS JOURNAL August 15, 2011 3 4 August 15, 2011 SAN FERNANDO VALLEY BUSINESS JOURNAL SAN FERNANDO VALLEY BUSINESS JOURNAL August 15, 2011 sfvbj.com UP FRONT UP FRONT NEWS & ANALYSIS Hooters Opening in Thousand Oaks Landscape Company a few locations in the greater San Fernando THE COMMUNITY OF BUSINESSTM place safety a top priority. Valley region. Some residents oppose will be operated by Ocean- “I haven’t seen this type of Rewards Safe Drivers “(Safety) is now part of Nationally, visits to fast-casual restaurant AUGUST 15 - 28, 2011 VOLUME 16, NUMBER 17 having the restaurant in side-based restaurant manage- response in the last four years our culture,” Dingman said. chains increased by 17 percent over the last the community. ment company and franchisee that I’ve worked with the ValleyCrest Landscape Since the company’s three years while the rest of the industry suf- Up Hootwinc LLC. About 100 planning commission,” of service with no accidents implementation of the truck fered some of its steepest traffic declines, Hundreds of Thousand employees will be hired at the Towne said. “The real con- Companies gives a new and meet the company’s giveaway, there has been a according to national foodservice market Front Job Market Jungle Oaks residents aren’t happy new site, said Hootwinc CEO cern seems to be more with truck to five employees. safety standards. 60 percent decrease in over- research released by The NPD Group in about a new Hooters restau- Rick Leukert. the corporate entity itself Christmas came early for The giveaway, part of Val- all claims. March. The segment’s unit availability rant that’s slated to open in The city’s community rather than that actual request some lucky employees of leyCrest’s annual Safety Despite the challenging expanded by 12 percent for the same period, STAFFING: Demand for the area, city officials said. development department for a full bar.” ValleyCrest Landscape Awareness day and incentive economic times, Dingman the market research company said. The new Hooters is set to recently held a comment peri- The new restaurant would Companies. program, included a drawing said the company has contin- temporary workers outpaces open at 401 N. Moorpark Rd. od for a special use permit be the only Hooters in Ventu- The landscaping firm pre- of five winners from a pool ued to include the giveaway Restaurant expansion opportunities in Janss Marketplace, said application for the restaurant ra County. The closest Hoot- sented five of its safest work- of over 4,000 eligible in their safety incentive pro- Richmond, Va. -based Monument Restau- need for full-time workers. Mark Towne, deputy director to allow it to provide a full ers restaurants are located in erswithbrandnewFord employees. gram because it “reflects the rants, a franchisee for Five Guys Burgers and and city planner for the com- bar, Towne said. Burbank and Hollywood. Ranger trucks last month in Mike Dingman,senior extreme priority and commit- Fries restaurants, just opened a new restaurant By MARK R. MADLER Staff Reporter New Hooters munity development depart- The city received 268 Towne said the department recognition of their superior vice president and overseer ment the company places on last week in Simi Valley, a little more than a Professional staffing firms in the Los Ange- ment. It is moving to a vacant communications of opposi- will next set up an administra- safety in the workplace. This of the company’s safety pro- safety.” year after it opened one in Thousand Oaks, restaurant gets les area are finding an increased demand for space that was formerly occu- tion, compared to 68 in favor, tive hearing that will deter- year’s winners were Manuel gram, said although the pro- “At ValleyCrest, safety is said Joe Rasic, the company’s director of attention in their services, although many of the positions pied by a Fuddruckers he said. There were also four mine whether the restaurant PHOTO COURTESY OF MONTROSE PET HOSPITAL Gonzalez, Alejandro gram has many components not lip service, it is a very operations. The company also plans to open Thousand Oaks. are for temporary jobs and not full-time work. restaurant and then a Pat & petitions against the restau- get the special use permit, Animals: Veterinarian Kym Mitchell greets one of her patients at her clinic. Lerma Zea, Agustin Lara and incentives, the giveaway important part of everyone’s another location in Northridge in about a PAGE 3 Lingering uncertainty about the direction of Oscar’s restaurant, he said. rant’s opening, which includ- which can be appealed. Marcos, Jose Luis Yepes is the climax of the year and work habits,” Dingman said. PHOTO COURTESY OF VALLEYCREST LANDSCAPING COMPANIES month, he said. the economy is keeping employers from hiring The new Hooters location ed 326 signatures, he added. ---Jessica Vernabe Vet Clinic The spot required rays and lab work are sent and Ricky Henderson. has helped in making work- ---A n ge l a M e l e ro Giveaway: ValleyCrest Gardener Alejandro Lerma Zea (middle) wins truck. Meanwhile, the company has also opened full-time employees, staffing executives said. Mitchell to examine a pet online with the phone compa- “Workplace safety is a other Five Guys locations throughout the state News & Demand for part-time workers was strong in PHOTO BY DAVID SPRAGUE Page 5: Five Guys Burger and Fries an example of expanding fast-casual dining. Snags TV pig, seen in an opening shot ny’s Internet service, Mitchell top priority, since Valley- and have more openings planned this year, Analysis some industries, such as health care and retail, Spotlight being walked by its owner to said. Crest’s workforce is deployed Rasic said. mirroring the July national employment statis- ON THE COVER STAFFING FIRMS: The largest staffing the clinic’s doors. Having a The 30-second spot pro- outdoors on thousands of Real Estate Executive Named a Dame government left them at the “We are definitely finding properties that tics from the U.S. Department of Labor. firms, ranked by workers placed...... 12 Montrose Pet Hospital is pig for a co-star was the high- moting the service is airing commercial customer job side of the street to be home- are interesting to us,” Rasic said. “This recovery is slow and methodical, but STAFFING: Area staffing companies discuss featured in a new AT&T light of the shoot, Mitchell on ABC, CBS, Bravo, USA sites every day across the NAI Capital CFO snags tion was named Dame of the Action Network. less,” Howitt said. Officials from Le Pain Quotidien, a New no one is hiring in mass,” said Will Marzullo, said. Network, TNT, and other country,” said Richard A. Royal Order of Francis I, a York-based restaurant chain that has a location trends in the job market. PEOPLE commercial spot. new title, recognized for Howitt, who received the Howitt is also a co-chair the metro regional director for Manpower in “It was quite entertaining cable channels. Sperber, president and CEO charitable contributions. non-denominational order by honor in Los Angeles last of the Tiger Club,a in Studio City, said the company is consider- LAYOFFS: The Valley’s unemployment cli- Encino. The firm serves multiple industry sec- Q&A: Bill Abbot, president and CEO of A Montrose veterinary working with the pig,” The commercial has of ValleyCrest. His Royal Highness Prince month,hasservedasamem- fundraising arm for the Ath- ing better real estate deals as it expands in the tors, including aerospace, business services, mate changes with the increase in company clinic is featured in a new Mitchell said. boosted the presence of The Calabasas-based NAI CapitalChief Carlo, of Bourbon Two ber of the board of directors letic Department for Occi- Los Angeles market. Crown Media Family Networks...... 14 PHOTO BY DAVID SPRAGUE entertainment and health care. layoffs. commercial for the Office@ Mitchell opened the Mitchell’s practice. Former landscaping firm operates in Financial Officer Rachel Sicilies, Duke of Castro. for Step Up Vets, which pro- dental College. The chain is opening a new restaurant in Placement: Idaly Valiente Deals: Five Guys Burgers and Fries recently opened in Simi Valley. Franchisee owners will open in Northridge next month. The American Staffing Association said in ENTREPRENEUR: Hand service from AT&T. Montrose Pet Hospital in patients at her previous clinic 20 states across the United Howitt recently was recog- The honor, an order of vides occupation and transi- Bill Hayes, retired The Commons at Calabasas shopping center works on scheduling clients COURTS: The state last week ordered its Real to Reel its July report that staffing employment had at staffing firm Mediscan. Locations finds filming locations for the Kym Mitchell closed her April after working at anoth- have learned of her new hos- States and covers a broad nized by the Sacred Military chivalry, is given to inspire tion vocational training for founder of Windsor Finan- this fall, following about two years of no new PHOTO BY DAVID SPRAGUE biggest cuts to courts ever, leaving law firms Independent films improved by 3.6 percent compared to July entertainment industry ...... 16 clinic for a day to accommo- er clinic for 18 years. pital, and even relatives in range of services including Constantinian Order of Saint others to do great deeds. For- disabled veterans following cial Corporation,alsowas store openings in the Los Angeles area, said arrrive at new 2010. Frazier, a former human resources manager who has to ponder potential impacts on their practice. date the filming that required She became one of the first other states have seen the tree-growing, design, mainte- George — United States Del- mer recipients of the award military service. honored as a Knight of the Tony Martin, Le Pain Quotidien’s director of The ASA Staffing index for July was at 88, EMPLOYMENT: Area workers been out of work since June 2010, is a member of the SUPPLEMENT both human and animal small businesses to sign up for spot, Mitchell said. nance and moving. egation, an ancient and inter- include astronaut Buzz “It’s important to transi- Royal Order of Francis I for operations for Southern California. Lancaster theater. WESCO: Wesco Aircraft has gone public, Hot Off the Market a measure of the number of people employed in Canoga Park-West Hills WorkSource Center’s Expe- extras portraying her patients. the Office@Hand service that “People are definitely see- For the past nine years, nationally recognized dynas- Aldrin and Lisa Swayze,the tion back into normal life as “There are some better deals with land- PAGE 5 selling shares on the New York Stock HEALTH CARE: 23 his charitable contributions temporary and contract work on a weekly struggle with job market realities. rience Unlimited club, a group comprised of highly- ...... Two dogs seen in the com- acts as the hospital’s after ing it across the U.S.,” the company has awarded tic Order of Knighthood, for widow of actor Patrick [veterans] will now know it, in the San Fernando Valley, lords,” Martin said, noting that there are also exchange basis. Since January, the weekly index has fluc- skilled professionals who are out of work. mercial, a Labrador and a hours answering service, Mitchell said. “Every day new trucks to full-time decades of charitable work. Swayze, for her service in rather than what happened Howitt said. better sites available. By JESSICA VERNABE Staff Reporter Howitt tuated in the low to mid-80s. (The baseline The job market is new territory for many people who COLUMNS & FEATURES PHOTO COURTESY OF HOOTERS OF AMERICA Pekingese are actual patients sends phone message via someone comes in and men- employees who fulfill a year Howitt received recogni- the Pancreatic Cancer after World War II when the ---Meg Boberg Marin said the restaurant chain’s sales and People value for the ASA Staffing Index, was set at Kathi Frazier spends her Thursday mornings swap- had previously been in their jobs for decades, said Eddie UP FRONT of Mitchell’s. email and accepts e-Faxes. X- tions it.” ---Mark R. Madler RESTAURANTS: AVIATION: Wings: The Hooters location in Thousand Oaks plans to hire 100 workers. Fast-casual restaurants are stirring up profits have been trending upward over the last 100 in June 2006). ping stories and advice with other highly skilled profes- Purtuas, manager of the center. Job seekers today must Helicopter noise raises issues at 18 months. PROMOTE: Pet hospital appears in AT&T areaairports...... 18 Hiring through staffing companies is a reli- sionals about how to overcome the challenges in the job adjust their tactics and 3 While there are some bright spots in the market. expectations to meet 30 commercial...... GIVING: ...... 20 leasing activity in the area’s commercial real estate market. restaurant industry, many establishments are Please see STAFFING page 11 Please see LAYOFFS page RESTAURANT: Hooters sets sights on HEALTH CARE: Glendale hospital moves still struggling, said Daniel Conway, Thousand Oaks location ...... 3 closer to expansion...... 21 the market (and) there’s a lot of expansion owners just recently started taking advantage spokesman for the California Restaurant PERKS: Landscape company rewards safety VALLEY STOCKWATCH:...... 22 The Law Firm By JESSICA VERNABE Staff Reporter from other markets coming into California,” of the opportunities to expand, Rush said. CB Association. He said his organization is still Lawyers Expect Long compliance...... 4 AROUND THE VALLEYS: News and ive Guys Burgers and Fries. Chipotle. said Todd Nathanson, president of Encino- Richard Ellis started getting an uptick in seeing prominent restaurants closing across IPOs Raise Region’s Profile HONOR: Real estate executive snags title .4 notes from around the greater San Fernando FLe Pain Quotidien. based illi Commercial Real Estate. restaurant activity during the second quarter of the state. These are a few of the recent deals that Many of those restaurants are taking this year. “There’s a lot of economic uncertainty out COMPANIES: Valley area ...... 32 Crown Media CEO Wesco lands on New York Stock Exchange. NEWS & ANALYSIS VALLEY BIZ SEEN: have been stirring up more activity in the advantage of more desirable locations that are “People sat on the sidelines for a while not there,” Conway said, noting stock market Delays in Civil Court Greater Valley restaurant sector of the region’s commercial opening up as other businesses close or move doing anything, so I think there was a little bit instability and high unemployment rates. Bill Abbot talks 33 "! " !! ! By MARK R. MADLER Staff Reporter The Valencia-based company, one of the REAL ESTATE: Boom in restaurant indus- Business Events...... real estate market. away, he said. Examples of more desirable of pent-up demand,” Rush said. “You’re still not seeing a lot of consumer about cable CALENDAR: ...... 34 world’s largest aircraft parts distributors, LAW: Courtroom budget cuts may create case tryaffectslocalrealestate...... 5 EXCLUSIVELY Recovery in the restaurant industry might locations may be free-standing buildings or Both Rush and Nathanson said brokers spending. … If you add rising commodity television. Wesco Aircraft Holdings Inc. is the lat- raised about $315 million in its initial public VICA COLUMN: ...... 39 '" be slow, but area commercial real estate bro- drive-thru locations, he added. have been seeing a lot of interest from prices, we’ve been looking at kind of histori- PAGE 14 est company in the greater San Fernando offering on July 28. The proceeds went to backlogs that outrage lawyers and their clients. ENTERTAINMENT: Indy movie theatre kerage firms say restaurant leasing activity has illi Commercial did 10 restaurant leasing gourmet burger establishments, franchised cally narrow margins for the past few years.” EDITOR’S COLUMN: ...... 39 $ " FAMILY LAW Valley region to go public. CEO Randy J. Snyder and the company’s By JASON KANDEL sidering settling their disputes with debutsinLancaster ...... 5 picked up over the past year as restaurateurs deals last year in the greater Los Angeles area restaurants, frozen yogurt shops and well- However, some restaurant sectors have main investor, The Contributing Reporter private mediators or taking them #"! take advantage of more ideal locations at compared to six deals the year before, accord- PRODUCTS: New urine testing solution is known regional and national chains. been able to fare better than others, he said. Carlyle Group. out of state with the hope of a ! lower prices. ing to data provided by the company. The bro- “We see a lot of activity from the typical Those often are more established chains in the introduced ...... 6 CLARIFICATION: The Valley region Local law firms are bracing for quicker resolution. " Industry experts say the restaurant climate kerage firm has completed five deals this year (chains) — Subway, Five Guys Burger and fast-casual segment. has seen its share of what they expect to be the worst “Twenty years ago, it was com- SOLD: Private firm acquires refrigerator door The column “Announcing Another Valley is heading toward improvement, with fast- and has others in the pipeline. Fries, Chipotle,” Nathanson said. “They tend to have a quality of food that ""# "' ! IPO activity since last delays in civil court hearings in monplace for a matter to take five manufacturer ...... 7 Fatality,” which appeared on page 43 of the ' casual dining segments recuperating faster David Rush, senior vice president for CB One deal illi Commercial handled earlier people are looking for and they tend to have year, which some mar- two decades as the state’s budget years from filing to judgment,” Aug. 1 issue, failed to identify the Cooper You can’t predict change. than others. Fast-casual restaurants are consid- Richard Ellis, said lower prices are a major this year resulted in a leasing agreement for a the price points people are looking for,” Con- ket observers say may ax falls on the trials courts includ- said David Adelman, a partner at INSURANCE: Local insurance companies Reading Challenge as a program of the Boys ! $" ered restaurants with higher quality food, more factor, as well. new Chipotle restaurant that will open on the way said. help to boost the ing the nation’s largest — Los the Encino firm Greenberg & merge...... 8 & Girls Club of the West Valley. References to But you can change your ! " #!"! service and higher ticket prices than fast food While restaurant property lease rates corner of Van Nuys and Burbank boulevards in Conway said there is in an expectation the region’s business pro- Angeles Superior Court. Bass. The firm handles about 200 “the Club” in the column may have been mis- restaurants. dropped in line with most other retail proper- Encino, he said. Five Guys Burgers and Fries SMALL BUSINESS: New consulting !"" ! industry will start to improve overall by the file. Amid a $24.5 billion state business and bankruptcy cases in interpreted as a result of an editing error. These ! " #!"! “There’s a lot of new concepts coming to ties starting about a year ago, many restaurant also has been on a growth spurt, which include end of the year. group for arts and entertainment businesses9 predicament. Earlier this year, budget deficit, state judicial courtrooms across the state at any references were intended to represent the Boys & seed maker Ceres Inc. administrators last month ordered given time. EDUCATION : University moves their & Girls Club of the West Valley. registered for a $100 an unprecedented $350 million in “Lawyers were outraged at that Woodland Hills campus...... 13 million IPO, which is cuts to the state’s 58 county court time. Clients were even more out- GAMING: In The Next Issue scheduled for later this systems. Los Angeles will have to raged at that time because they Video game company Markets shift. Regulations get revised. Compliance is a moving target. '% Curtain Rises at Lancaster Theater 20 year. Ceres, based in cut its $512 million budget by 7.5 couldn't get justice quick enough. makescuts...... THE LIST: !# ' #"!"' Thousand Oaks, cre- percent, or $38.4 million, for fiscal We spent 20 years trying to fix it. DEVELOPMENT: Ehrlich will operate the theater and The BLVD. Association, a business owners Largest Automotive Dealers And with each new alteration, doing business becomes that much """ "!"! Project ates seeds to grow bio- 2011-2012, which began July 1. With these budget cuts, it’s going THE LIST Best Selling Auotmobiles Ǥ ϐ Laemmle Theatres will provide the film pro- group for the downtown area. mass feedstock to con- L.A. court officials will meet to creep up towards five years &!"" ushers in independent films. gramming. The theater offers reclining love Ehrlich said the idea to develop a theater ǡǯǯϐ later this month to decide how the again.” STAFFING FIRMS: The largest staffing SUPPLEMENT: Peter M. Walzer Christopher C. Melcher seats, food and liquor service — amenities not that shows independent films came from a Please see WESCO century of experience to lean on—one that’s here for you when you By MARK R. MADLER Staff Reporter PHOTO COURTESY OF WESCO cuts will be made. Lawyers and firms,rankedbyhoursplaced...... 10 found in venues that Laemmle operates. conversation he had with Lancaster Vice 38 Private Aviation Supply: Aircraft parts move through a Wesco facility. page their clients, meanwhile, are con- Please see COURTS page 35 need to reduce risk, determine value, structure transactions, and “If we can provide L.A. quality things, (the Mayor Ron Smith. The city, Smith told more. Put our knowledge to work for you. A three-screen movie theater and retail public) will come as long as it is at the right Ehrlich, used to host a film festival and it San Fernando Valley Business Journal (ISSN 1526-0712) is published biweekly with a special issue in December by San Fernando Valley Business Journal, 5700 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 170, Los Angeles, CA 90036. 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6 August 15, 2011 NEWS & ANALYSIS SAN FERNANDO VALLEY BUSINESS JOURNAL SAN FERNANDO VALLEY BUSINESS JOURNAL NEWS & ANALYSIS August 15, 2011 7 8 August 15, 2011 NEWS & ANALYSIS SAN FERNANDO VALLEY BUSINESS JOURNAL SAN FERNANDO VALLEY BUSINESS JOURNAL NEWS & ANALYSIS August 15, 2011 9 10 August 15, 2011 SAN FERNANDO VALLEY BUSINESS JOURNAL 12 August 15, 2011 SAN FERNANDO VALLEY BUSINESS JOURNAL PROFESSIONAL STAFFING COMPANIES SAN FERNANDO VALLEY BUSINESS JOURNAL THE LIST August 15, 2011 11 PROFESSIONAL STAFFING COMPANIES Insurance Brokerage Firms LIST THE LIST Ranked by hours placed annually in the greater San Fernando Valley in 2010 IRIS International Urinalysis Product Hits U.S. Market New Owner Opens Doors for Anthony in Europe, Asia New Program Targets Entertainment, Arts Businesses THE Ranked by workers placed annually in the greater San Fernando Valley in 2010 Staffing: Part-time hiring is preferred LAUNCH: RankCompany Hours Placed Workers Employees Revenues Industries Served Profile Top Local Executive Company targets that IRIS uses its own chemistry analyzer MANUFACTURING: Avista firm’s first investment in the manufacturing In 2007, Anthony acquired Flying Glass ASSIST: Free counseling gives phy, the companies cessful business are the same regardless of name annually Placed SFV 2010 (partial list) (offices in SFV/countrywide) name product, which was recently approved by the sector. Co., a manufacturer of insulated glass doors Merge, Expand Services director of that had not the industry. Business owners must know EXECUTIVE SUMMARY THE PACESETTER Continued from page 1 and had a good summer with hospitality and address weekly annually companywide 2009 headquarters/year founded title smaller laboratories with its new FDA, he said. IRIS previously used a product Capital Partners experienced in Clarks said Anthony was appealing to for the commercial refrigeration markets in creative types a boost in the ticket opera- participated in about marketing, finance, and working with tourism placement, Marzullo said. weekly website phone he Professional Staffing Firms List ranks placements can range in duration, a clearer or the fifth year in a row, Mediscan quarters in Woodland Hills. Founded in produced by a third-party overseas manufac- Avista because it is a stable company with a Asian and some European countries. Two AGREEMENT: tions. the team’s social media, Grooms said. able indicator as to what employers are Manufacturing and construction positions Manpower 1,500,000 12,400 16 $18,867.0 entertainment, IT, energy, health care, 10/3,900 William Marzullo iRICELL 1500 testing system. foreign market expasion. New name business skills they may lack. companies by the number of workers understanding of a staffing company’s success 1 turer. This will help the company grow its proven track record and it’s known for creating years later, the company bought VAL S.p.A., Scanlon Guerra Burke The team past events, However, business owners that operate in T FStaffing Services occupies the No. 1 1995, the company provides a variety of ben- doing because when there is no hiring those stayed flat, while government jobs were 15760 Ventura Blvd. #102 WND 238 30,000 $16,038.0 government, education, banking/finance, Milwaukee, WI/1948 Metro Regional By JESSICA VERNABE Staff Reporter placed annually in the greater San Fernando is presented in the amount of hours its place- companies are the first to feel the effects, down, Marzullo said. Encino 91436 business services, logistics, aerospace us.manpower.com Director profit margin because customers using the iRI- innovative products. an Italian manufacturer of curved tempered not decided yet; business as also is explor- Murphy said. creative fields often devote less attention to ranking on the Professional Staffing List efits and opportunities to its workers, includ- (818) 205-7849 CELL systems also will have to order IRIS’s By MARK R. MADLER Staff Reporter Anthony picked Avista based on the com- glass and refrigerator doors. By MARK R. MADLER Staff Reporter ing ways it “We basi- the nuts and bolts of running a business, said Diana Skullr, executive director of “We expect a kick in retail with the new FOUNDED: 1964 Valley. These services are extended across all ments are earning. There are 20 companies with 60,155 workers placed annually in ing paid travel and housing for job reloca- 2 Adecco 1,177,859 1,597 17 $24,700.0 entertainment, banking, insurance, biotech, 7/1,100 Mara Klug IRIS International Inc. is increasing pro- chemistry analyzer supplies, Andberg said. pany’s “personality and expertise” as well as Last year, the company signed a licensing usual for customers. can use its cally are Grooms said. industries and include both full and part-time ranked on the List this year with a range of 2 to 2010. The firm saw sizable growth within the tions. Mediscan is certified in Health Care trade organization California Staffing Pro- school year,” he added. 16255 Ventura Blvd. #1210 23,557 646 33,000 $20,600.0 medical, retail, food, health care, manufacturing, Melville, NY/1957 Regional Vice FORMER AND CURRENT HEADQUARTERS: Encino 91436 distribution, assembly adeccousa.com President duction of its new automated urinalysis sys- So far, IRIS has sold the iRICELL 1500 to With a new owner in place, Anthony its “international footprint,” Clark said. agreement with Glacier, a business unit of By JESSICA VERNABE The Small Business Development Cen- stadium dur- using their Tenn chalks this up to creative people job placements. New to this year’s List is a col- 750 local employees. The oldest firm here is past year, going from 550 to 750 local Staffing by the Joint Commission, a nonprof- fessionals. Health care jobs increased nationally in tems in hopes of reaching new clients at small one U.S. hospital group, Warekois said. The International Inc. is preparing to expand its Company management used the sale as a Universal Industries, to get its products into Woodland Hills ter at College of the Canyons is now offering the offsea- resources to largely being uncomfortable with business “If they (employers) are willing to spend July by 31,000, according to the Labor (818) 986-3507 Staff reporter umn displaying how many hours each firm Chicago-based General Employment Enterpris- employees, with 2,000 nationwide. Mediscan it organization that certifies health care com- Mediscan Staffing Services 469,550 60,155 750 WND medical, nursing, radiology, respiratory, general 1/1 Val Serebryany laboratories. market share in Europe and emerging nations chance to increase its ownership stake, Clark the South African, African and Indian refriger- ing free consulting and business assistance son, he said. get (in touch and administrative duties. Many small busi- to get a qualified candidate that is a good Department. Over a 12-month period, health 3 EMPLOYEES: 38 placed annually and weekly in 2010. Since the es, Inc., established in 1893. specializes in health care related service per- panies and programs. 21050 Califa St. 9,030 1,156 2,000 WND health care, social workers, case managers, Woodland Hills/1995 President The Chatsworth-based maker of in-vitro Warekois: in Asia. said. He would not disclose what percentage ation markets. Two area insurance firms that recently services to companies in the entertainment, Each sea- with) some- ness owners in the creative sector differ from sign because they are investing in their busi- care employment grew by nearly 300,000, Woodland Hills 91367 rehab, pharmacy, medical coding, medical mediscan.net (818) 462-0000 diagnostics systems and components launched The Sylmar-based refrigerator and freezer he and other executives now own, but added Access to Avista’s experts, such as Allen merged — Woodland Hills-based Scanlon TOTAL PREMIUMS: about $100 million arts and recreation sectors. son, the team one,” about entrepreneurs who open a restaurant, or who same worker can be placed multiple times and –ByJoshDausch sonnel and locally operates out of its head- – By Josh Dausch ness,” Skullr said. the department said. assistant, dietitians AlphaProTemps, APR., Inc. 374,400 180 85 $4.3 Temporary Staffing Services 2/3 Sal Ramirez its iRICELL 1500 urine testing system — “We can now essentially door manufacturer changed hands in a recent that the increase “shows our commitment to Yurko, a former head of a London-based Guerra Burke and Chatsworth-based North- SERVICE CATEGORIES: property and casualty The center is funding the program with a hosts an the event, start a small manufacturing company, Tenn The Professional Staffing Companies list Retail jobs showed national growth in 4 100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., #105 7,200 3 97 $1.6 Thousand Oaks/1993 President designed to serve labs that perform fewer than sale between private equity firms. Avista Cap- the future of the company and its growth company in the refrigeration industry, can help ridge Insurance Agency — form one of the $130,000 federal grant that runs through the Aerospace Murphy said. said. compiled by the San Fernando Valley Busi- July, mainly at health and personal care Thousand Oaks 91360 alphaprotemps.com (805) 371-5644 serve 90 percent of the insurance, employee benefits, financial Tannehill Grooms Rank Company Workers Hours Placed Employees Revenues Industries Served Profile Top Local Executive 70 urine tests per day — to U.S. consumers ital Partners, based in New York, purchased potential.” Anthony grow into new markets, Clark said. larger independent insurance brokerage firms end of 2012. Appreciation “A lot of “Their brains don’t wrap around Quick- name Placed annually SFV 2010 (partial list) (offices in SFV/countrywide) name ness Journal shows that more than half the stores, the department said, adding manufac- Personnel Plus 274,000 572 9 WND manufacturing, medical device, aerospace, 2/2 Patty services 5 17050 Chatsworth St. #205 5,270 11 563 WND cosmetics, prototype, electronics. accounting, Granada Hills/1986 Campochiaro late last month, said Tom Warekois, president market with our product.” the company from Los Angeles-based Aurora Anthony has taken steps in the past few Growth plans also include acquisitions, he in Los Angeles County, company officials say. SBDC officials say the program will sup- weekend. The SBDC has provided the times we will run into dead ends.” Books as quickly,” Tenn said. address annually weekly companywide 2009 headquarters/year founded title companies increased the number of workers turing also added jobs during the month. PHOTO COURTESY OF ANTHONY INTERNATIONAL Granada Hills 91344 legal and IT cme4job.com President of the company’s diagnostics division. Capital Group for an undisclosed amount. years to expand its reach in foreign markets. said, declining to give details on those plans. Product: Anthony doors prevent spoilage. The combined company has $130 million port business owners that aim to capitalize on Jethawks with contacts at aerospace-related The basic skill sets needed to run a suc- weekly website phone placed in 2010 compared to 2009. All com- Personnel Plus in Granada Hills has been (818) 368-8218 “We can now essentially serve 90 percent The new ownership will not affect opera- in premiums, and now carries all lines of insur- the region’s 30-mile “studio zone” of filming panies disclosing revenues also showed an placing workers in manufacturing positions Ronin Staffing 250,000 300 8 $5.0 aerospace & defense, space & satellites, 2/2 Vivian K. Northridge Insurance Mediscan Staffing Services 60,155 469,550 750 WND medical, nursing, radiology, respiratory, general 1/1 Val Serebryany 6 300 E. Magnolia Blvd. #401 400 510 8 $4.0 biotechnology, medical, semiconductor, 1 Rutherford of the market with our product,” Warekois company’s sales employees are reaching out to tions at the headquarters in Sylmar or other ance, said Jim Scanlon, CEO of Scanlon activity, Cal Arts, and a proposed soundstage 1 1,156 9,030 2,000 WND health care, social workers, case managers, Woodland Hills/1995 President increase in 2010. with medical device makers and machine Burbank/1999 21050 Califa St. PHOTOS BY DAVID SPRAGUE Burbank, CA 91502 91502 manufacturing and IT CEO said, noting that the new market segment potential clients to make more deals, he added. facilities, and the company’s current manage- Guerra Burke (SGB). It has 66 employees, project by The Walt Disney Co. in the Santa rehab, pharmacy, medical coding, medical mediscan.net (818) 462-0000 Returning as the No. 1 company is roninllc.com PHOTO COURTESY OF IRIS INTERNATIONAL INC. Agency Woodland Hills 91367 (818) 303-1340 includes about 2,000 laboratories. “We’re Including all of its products, the company ment team will remain in place. other company officials said. Clarita Valley. assistant, dietitians Mediscan Staffing Services, based in pochiaro said. Technology: A customer learns how to use the recently launched iRICELL 1500. Employ: Mediscan places 7 Aerotek 168,000 4,200 28 WND manufacturing, engineering, clerical, 2/150 Tony Bartolucci expecting this, over time, will add about anoth- has about 3,200 units installed worldwide, Avista was among 50 investment firms that Observers say it’s the largest local insur- FOUNDED: 1931 The program caters to entrepreneurs who 2 Manpower 12,400 1,500,000 16 $18,867.0 entertainment, IT, energy, health care, 10/3,900 William Marzullo Woodland Hills, followed by Manpower at workers in the medical Equis Financial Staffing,however,is 8550 Balboa Blvd. #234 3,200 80 11,000 $2,400.0 environmental, scientific, distribution, call Hanover, MD/1983 Vice President er 15 to 20 percent of units to our global Scott Gleason, research analyst for finan- Germany. The company has been selling the with about 1,300 of those installed in the Unit- expressed an interest in Anthony, and the firm ance brokerage firm merger the region’s seen are passionate about their artistic interests but 15760 Ventura Blvd. #102 238 WND 30,000 $16,038.0 government, education, banking/finance, Milwaukee, WI/1948 Metro Regional No. 2 and Aerotek at No. 3. In 2010, Medis- field in temporary jobs seeing a different picture. Northridge 91325 centers, accounting and finance aerotek.com (818) 672-0800 FORMER HEADQUARTERS: Chatsworth Encino 91436 business services, logistics, aerospace us.manpower.com Director demand.” cial services firm Stephens Inc., said entering “2000” and “3000” versions of the system to ed States, Warekois said. brings an international understanding needed in several years. who lack a business background, said SBDC can placed 60,155 workers. across the nation. The Its direct hire group has been busy, said Commercial Programming 160,000 60 97 $120.0 information technology for a wide variety of 1/1 Alan K. Strong (818) 205-7849 8 Systems, Inc. 3,070 1 110 $12.0 industries and municipalities Studio City/1978 CEO Warekois said the new system addresses a into the U.S.’s smaller lab market is a smart mid- and large-size labs worldwide worldwide The iRICELL systems contributed to high- to break into foreign markets, Anthony Presi- The companies EMPLOYEES: 32 Director Steve Tannehill. Aerotek 4,200 168,000 28 WND manufacturing, engineering, clerical, 2/150 Tony Bartolucci Mediscan places workers in health care greatest need is for President Carrie Nebens, although that may 4400 Coldwater Canyon Ave. #320 cpsinc.com (888) 812-9234 3 positions in which there growing industry demand for automated uri- move by the company. for years, but it didn’t start selling them er sales for IRIS for the second quarter of this dent and CEO Jeffrey Clark said. merged their assets TOTAL PREMIUMS: about $30 million “We have begun new outreach and new 8550 Balboa Blvd. #234 80 3,200 11,000 $2,400.0 environmental, scientific, distribution, call Hanover, MD/1983 Vice President and related positions in 30 states, primarily have something to do with the firm specializ- Studio City 91604 nalysis systems that are priced more affordably “They’ve (already) penetrated a higher per- domestically until March, Warekois said. year. “That’s where our future is for growth and and operations on involvement in the community to make them Northridge 91325 centers, accounting and finance aerotek.com (818) 672-0800 in temporary positions of three to nine are a shortage of practi- ing in financial and technical positions, both 9 Accountants Intl. - a Randstad 115,752 156 10 WND accounting and finance 2/53 Julie Milius than other higher-capacity products on the centage of the higher end of the market — this Gleason said the impact to the company’s The company’s total revenue increased income,” Clark said. Aug. 1 in a non-cash SERVICE CATEGORIES: personal insurance, aware of our activities,” Tannehill said. Advi- Career Strategies, Inc. 1,690 67,600 7 $27.0 all 7/5 Michael Bourdon months, said Emily Serebryany, president tioners, said Emily Sere- of which have lower unemployment rates. Company 2,226 3 520 WND Burlingame/1986 Sr. Director, 4 32 1,300 75 $23.0 Los Angeles/1989 Executive VP 2535 Townsgate Rd. #107 accountantsintl.com Westlake Village market. He attributed the increasing demand allows them to grow into new areas,” Gleason revenues and profit margin likely won’t occur year-over year by 13 percent with $30.2 mil- Anthony has a little less than 20 percent of agreement. North- commercial insurance, life and health sors from the center have met with post-pro- 21031 Ventura Blvd., #1005 of the company’s nursing division. bryany, president of the “I think clients are picky,” Nebens said. (805) 496-6888 NA 91364 csi4jobs.com (818) 883-0440 nursing division. “Based Westlake Village 91361 to lab technician shortages. said, who specializes in medical diagnostics right away. lion generated for the second quarter of 2011, its market share overseas and wants to boost ridge Insurance insurance, employee benefits duction companies, musicians, authors, disc Mediscan is seeing a strong demand for “If you have the right person, they seem will- Royal Staffing Services 78,000 350 225 $1.8 accounting, financial, insurance, medical, HR, 2/2 Joe Cummings Adecco 1,597 1,177,859 17 $24,700.0 entertainment, banking, insurance, biotech, 7/1,100 Mara Klug on their set of skills 10 14011 Ventura Blvd. #214W 1,500 50 225 $1.4 advertising, IT, nonprofit, education, gov't, real Sherman Oaks/1967 President/CEO “They’re having fewer and fewer skilled and lab services equipment. “You have to go out and start addressing compared to $26.7 million for the same period that to 50 percent in five years. The company Agency (NIA) has jockeys, equipment suppliers, and sport-relat- 5 16255 Ventura Blvd. #1210 646 23,557 33,000 $20,600.0 medical, retail, food, health care, manufacturing, Melville, NY/1957 Regional Vice certain positions in which there are a short- ing to hire.” technicians entering the business, but the vol- Other medical device companies have used the customer base,” he said. “It will ramp up last year, IRIS said, earlier this month. That has cornered about 70 percent of the North moved its headquar- ed companies. age of practitioners, such as occupational those people are always While of the opinion the job market is Sherman Oaks 91423 estate and marketing royalstaffing.com (818) 981-1080 Encino 91436 distribution, assembly adeccousa.com President in demand because there ume of lab testing is increasing because the the same tactic and have been successful, he over time.” American market, Clark said. ters operations to co-owner Stuart Lorch, who was among the Ben Tenn, a counselor in the program, (818) 986-3507 therapists, emergency room and intensive improving, Nebens said the market does 11 Career Strategies, Inc. 67,600 1,690 7 $27.0 all 7/5 Michael Bourdon increase was attributed to higher instrument are not enough of them, 21031 Ventura Blvd., #1005 1,300 32 75 $23.0 Los Angeles/1989 Executive VP Personnel Plus 572 274,000 9 WND manufacturing, medical device, aerospace, 2/2 Patty older population needs more testing,” said. Ernest Andberg, securities analyst for sales in the company’s diagnostics business, Anthony leads the industry in innovations Scanlon’s headquar- partners who purchased the company five has one client who is a documentary film- 6 care unit nurses and speech pathologists, Serebryany said. favor employers who can hold out for the NA 91364 csi4jobs.com (818) 883-0440 Warekois said. Warkois said the new product costs about securities brokerage and investing banking particularly driven by demand for the iRI- for its doors and frames that help conserve ters building in years ago. NIA, which also has been growing maker. Another is a married couple working 17050 Chatsworth St. #205 11 5,270 563 WND cosmetics, prototype, electronics. accounting, Granada Hills/1986 Campochiaro Serebryany said. candidate with a stable work history, shows Perfecto Staffing 55,000 225 225 $2.8 entertainment, manufacturing, banking, import/ 1/2 Debra Olcese legal and IT cme4job.com President 12 The company’s iRICELL automated uri- 15 percent less than the company’s earlier iRI- firm Feltl and Company, said he is expecting CELL systems. energy and reduce power consumption by Woodland Hills, and consistently, has developed a niche in the non- on a television pilot. Granada Hills 91344 “Based on their set of skills those people shops serving the aerospace industry, said sees a reluctance to hire full-time workers, technical competency and helps the bottom 14755 Ventura Blvd. #E 1,057 50 700 $2.1 export, hospitality, travel, office services Los Angeles/2005 President (818) 368-8218 perfectostaffing.com (818) 789-2062 nalysis systems provide urine testing and CELL models, which sell in the United States a modest impact to revenues from the iRI- IRIS had a net loss of $300,000 for the retailers, said company Chief Financial Officer there are plans to profit and social services sector, he said. Tenn said the goal is introduce concepts are always in demand because there are not President Patty Campochiaro. and her orders fall into the temporary to hire line. Sherman Oaks 91403 Equis Staffing 500 WND 9 WND all industries, finance,accounting, information 1/1 Carrie Nebens Sharf, Woodward and Associates, 44,000 150 15 $3.5 IT, healthcare, engineering, media sales 1/1 Bernie Sharf analysis in place of the technician, who can for about $100,000 a unit. That places the cost CELL 1500, since the company has already most recent quarter, compared to net income Daniel Zeddy. consolidate the two The merger par- from the business world into the creative 7 27001 Agoura Rd #160 10 WND WND WND technology and administrative Calabasas/2006 President enough of them,” she added. Personnel Plus was No. 6 on the list, category. Businesses have the cash flow but Equis ranked No. 7 on the list with 500 13 Scanlon Inc. NA 4 15 $2.9 Sherman Oaks/1982 President then turn his or her attention to other processes of the iRICELL 1500 at around $85,000. been selling some components of the system. of $600,000 a year ago, reflecting losses from Anthony can bring this expertise to emerg- companies’ opera- ticularly gives SGB world of these entrepreneurs. For example, Calabasas 91301 equisdifference.com (818) 444-0100 Manpower was also strong in placements moving up two spots from 2010. not the will to commit, she said. placements in 2010, up three spots from the 5900 Sepulveda Blvd. #104 swjobs.com (818) 989-2200 that are not automated, Warekois said. IRIS was already selling the product in However, one strength of the product line is another company segment. ing nations in Asia, where power supplies tions in Ventura, company officials said. a stronger presence they need to understand the importance of 8 Royal Staffing Services 350 78,000 225 $1.8 accounting, financial, insurance, medical, HR, 2/2 Joe Cummings in health care positions, entertainment jobs Like Manpower’s Marzullo, Campochiaro “Companies are treading lightly,” Cam- previous list. Sherman Oaks 91411 often can be interrupted, to keep food fresh The new firm also is looking at ways to in Ventura County, sales, marketing, distribution, contracts and 14011 Ventura Blvd. #214W 50 1,500 225 $1.4 advertising, IT, nonprofit, education, gov't, real Sherman Oaks/1967 President/CEO On Assignment Inc. 43,200 78 129 $438.1 life sciences, technology, healthcare 2/65 Peter T. Dameris estate and marketing royalstaffing.com (818) 981-1080 14 800 18 1,115 $416.6 Calabasas/1985 President and prevent spoilage, Zeddy said. consolidate and reduce certain resources, such since NIA had two other practices, Tenn said. Sherman Oaks 91423 26745 Malibu Hills Rd Ronin Staffing 300 250,000 8 $5.0 aerospace & defense, space & satellites, 2/2 Vivian K. Calabasas 91301 onassignment.com (818) 878-7900 Any U.S. company reaching out to over- as overlapping vendor contracts, Scanlon said. well-established 1 9 300 E. Magnolia Blvd. #401 510 400 8 $4.0 biotechnology, medical, semiconductor, Rutherford VACO 41,693 122 3 $0.0 real estate, manufacturing, healthcare, non- 1/2 Anita Shelley Burbank/1999 15 801 2 21 $0.0 profit, government, education, entertainment, Los Angeles/2006 Partner seas markets is doing the right thing as busi- The company is not eliminating staff posi- offices in Thousand Burbank, CA 91502 91502 manufacturing and IT roninllc.com CEO 2815 Townsgate Rd. #220 ness growth is heavily weighed toward foreign tions due to the merger, but some positions are Oaks and Ventura (818) 303-1340 Westlake Village 91361 bio-tech, construction vaco.com (805) 371-6320 customers, said Jeff Williamson, statewide being reorganized, he said. There will also be outside of its former Build WorkSource 240 WND 90 WND all industries in the San Fernando Valley 3/4 Leonel E. Fuentes General Employment Enterprises, 17,000 60 7 $12.0 manufacturing, engineering, IT, banking, 2/11 Lara Bojarsky Tannehill: 10 16 Inc. 320 1 175 WND financial, telecommunications, aerospace, Chicago, IL/1893 Branch Manager director for the Centers for International more management support in order to free up Chatsworth head- 9207 Eton Ave. 45 WND 90 WND 1/1967 Program Director military, defense generalemployment.com (818) 716-0300 ‘We have begun new Chatsworth 91311 buildworksource.com (818) 701-9800 5850 Canoga Ave. #310 Trade Development, a state-sponsored eco- the new company’s partners of certain respon- quarters. SGB had a Woodland Hills, CA 91367 91367 nomic development program. sibilities. Ventura office, but it outreach and new Perfecto Staffing 225 55,000 225 $2.8 entertainment, manufacturing, banking, import/ 1/2 Debra Olcese Equis Staffing WND 500 9 WND all industries, finance,accounting, information 1/1 Carrie Nebens 11 14755 Ventura Blvd. #E 50 1,057 700 $2.1 export, hospitality, travel, office services Los Angeles/2005 President 17 Even if the U.S. economy expands, the rest Customers may not notice the effects of the was small and has 27001 Agoura Rd #160 WND 10 WND WND technology and administrative Calabasas/2006 President involvement in the Sherman Oaks 91403 perfectostaffing.com (818) 789-2062 Calabasas 91301 equisdifference.com (818) 444-0100 of the world’s economy is expanding even merger right away. The company has not creat- only been around for AlphaProTemps, APR., Inc. 180 374,400 85 $4.3 Temporary Staffing Services 2/3 Sal Ramirez Build WorkSource WND 240 90 WND all industries in the San Fernando Valley 3/4 Leonel E. Fuentes faster, Williamson said, noting China and ed a new name, and former phone numbers are about a year. community.’ 12 3 7,200 97 $1.6 Thousand Oaks/1993 President 18 WND 45 90 WND 1/1967 Program Director Rothman 100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., #105 9207 Eton Ave. India will eventually become the world’s top still used, so clients are able to conduct busi- “We’ve wanted Thousand Oaks 91360 alphaprotemps.com (805) 371-5644 Chatsworth 91311 buildworksource.com (818) 701-9800 two economies. ness as usual, Scanlon said. to continue to grow our presence in Ventura Accountants Intl. - a Randstad 156 115,752 10 WND accounting and finance 2/53 Julie Milius 19 Premier Financial Search WND 60 3 $0.6 public accounting, business management, 2/2 Allan Fisher 13 Company 3 2,226 520 WND Burlingame/1986 Sr. Director, 25050 Ave. Kearny #109 WND WND 3 $0.3 closely held businesses Valencia/2001 Owner Increasingly, companies want to have oper- However, the new firm’s partners are devel- County and this allowed us to grow faster by pfssearch.com (661) 799-0101 2535 Townsgate Rd. #107 accountantsintl.com Westlake Village Valencia 91355 ations closer to their foreign markets, oping a new branding strategy, which Scanlon aggregating resources in (the area),” Scanlon “We attempt to get them to do that so that Westlake Village 91361 (805) 496-6888 Advanced Personnel Profiles, Inc. WND 50 2 WND Biomedical and Medical Device 1/1 Pat Jacobs Williamson said. said he hopes will be completed by the end of said. they are financially successful as well as cre- 20 1230-5 Madera Rd., #192 WND WND 2 WND Simi Valley/1995 President Sharf, Woodward and Associates, 150 44,000 15 $3.5 IT, healthcare, engineering, media sales 1/1 Bernie Sharf Simi Valley 93065 advancedpersonnelprofiles.com (805) 579-0630 “They have people knowledgeable about the year. Scanlon and Lorch said they expect the atively successful,” Tenn said. 14 Inc. 4 NA 15 $2.9 Sherman Oaks/1982 President local conditions and have quicker turnaround merger to financially benefit the new company. Some of the clients are established busi- swjobs.com (818) 989-2200 Exact Staff Inc. WND WND 28 WND administrative, financial, legal, technical, sales, 8/22 Karenjo Goodwin 5900 Sepulveda Blvd. #104 NR 21031 Ventura Blvd. #501 WND WND 52 WND and engineering Woodland Hills/1996 Founder/CEO and product development times,” Williamson Scanlon: “We’re expecting to be a little more prof- nesses and others are in the start-up stage, Sherman Oaks 91411 Woodland Hills 91364 exactstaff.com (818) 348-1100 said. “It makes them more competitive.” itable, and by increased profits, we’re able to said SBDC Assistant Director Catherine 15 VACO 122 41,693 3 $0.0 real estate, manufacturing, healthcare, non- 1/2 Anita Shelley WND: Would Not Disclose. NR: Not Ranked. Professional staffing companies were ranked by To the best of our knowledge, this information is accurate as of press time. While every effort is “We have different prod- invest more in our business, whether it’s Grooms, who is overseeing the initiative. 2815 Townsgate Rd. #220 2 801 21 $0.0 profit, government, education, entertainment, Los Angeles/2006 Partner total number of hours placed in the greater San Fernando Valley in 2010. All information provided made to ensure the accuracy and thoroughness of the list, omissions and typographical errors New ownership brings opportunity through personnel or products,” Lorch said. Often business owners may need profes- Westlake Village 91361 bio-tech, construction vaco.com (805) 371-6320 by representatives of the companies themselves. Robert Half International declined to participate sometimes occur. Please send corrections or additions on company letterhead to the Research Clark said the change in ownership is the uct lines and occupy dif- Eric Rothman, president of Insurance sional advice on their business, but may not On Assignment Inc. 78 43,200 129 $438.1 life sciences, technology, healthcare 2/65 Peter T. Dameris due to company confidentiality. Department, San Fernando Valley Business Journal, 21600 Oxnard St., Suite 250, Woodland 16 26745 Malibu Hills Rd 18 800 1,115 $416.6 Calabasas/1985 President Hills 91367. Â©2011 San Fernando Valley Business Journal. This list may not be reprinted in third in his 22 years at Anthony. ferent space in the insur- Brokers and Agents San Fernando Valley, consider it a priority, Grooms said. The cen- Calabasas 91301 onassignment.com (818) 878-7900 1 new management in 2008 whole or in part without prior written permission from the editor. Reprints are available from Each investor has helped to shape the com- ance community.” said the merger is among the most significant ter aims to make it easy for business owners Commercial Programming 60 160,000 97 $120.0 information technology for a wide variety of 1/1 Alan K. Strong Wright's Media, (877) 652-5295 or e-mail [email protected]. pany’s future, whether by boosting revenues, he’s seen in the region in several years. to get the one-on-one help they need free of 17 Systems, Inc. 1 3,070 110 $12.0 industries and municipalities Studio City/1978 CEO Researched by Josh Dausch or during Aurora’s tenure, improving opera- There used to be much more merger and charge, she said. 4400 Coldwater Canyon Ave. #320 cpsinc.com (888) 812-9234 tions, he said. acquisition activity, but that has died down due Abby and Dan Savell, who operate L.A. Studio City 91604 Aurora became a majority owner in 2005. Both companies said they will be able to to the economic downturn and lower business Percussion Rentals in Santa Clarita, have 18 General Employment Enterprises, 60 17,000 7 $12.0 manufacturing, engineering, IT, banking, 2/11 Lara Bojarsky A sale was part of its exit strategy to recoup its better service their customers because of the valuation, Rothman said. used the center’s services to get the word out Inc. 1 320 175 WND financial, telecommunications, aerospace, Chicago, IL/1893 Branch Manager 5850 Canoga Ave. #310 military, defense generalemployment.com (818) 716-0300 Our Associates provide human capital with a human touch investment, Clark said. agreement. “People aren’t paying what they used to about their business. L.A. Percussion rents Woodland Hills, CA 91367 91367 Company officials from Aurora and Avista “We have different product lines and occu- pay for the business,” he said. drums and other percussion instruments for Premier Financial Search 60 WND 3 $0.6 public accounting, business management, 2/2 Allan Fisher Capital announced the deal after it closed in py different space in the insurance communi- There are also fewer mid-sized brokerage concerts and television and film production. 19 25050 Ave. Kearny #109 WND WND 3 $0.3 closely held businesses Valencia/2001 Owner . . . because we listen. June. Attempts to reach representatives from ty,” Scanlon said, noting that SGB mainly firms left to merge with or acquire, he said. Abby Savell said she and her husband Valencia 91355 pfssearch.com (661) 799-0101 the companies were not successful. served larger commercial clients while NIA Benefits of an insurance brokerage firm often felt like, as business owners, they had 20 Advanced Personnel Profiles, Inc. 50 WND 2 WND Biomedical and Medical Device 1/1 Pat Jacobs In a prepared statement, Chairman Gerald focused on smaller ones and offered personal merger may include having more diverse insur- to figure everything out for themselves. They 1230-5 Madera Rd., #192 WND WND 2 WND Simi Valley/1995 President 818.817.7717 Parsky called Aurora’s partnership with Antho- insurance lines. ance expertise, access to new clients and other say the SBDC has saved them time and frus- Simi Valley 93065 advancedpersonnelprofiles.com (805) 579-0630 ny “a clear demonstration of its strategy to pro- SGB, founded by Scanlon’s father in 1964, people to help running day-to-day operations, tration. Exact Staff Inc. WND WND 28 WND administrative, financial, legal, technical, sales, 8/22 Karenjo Goodwin NR 21031 Ventura Blvd. #501 WND WND 52 WND and engineering Woodland Hills/1996 Founder/CEO vide the resources for middle market companies has developed a niche working with the manu- Roth said. One advantage of merging two “We've gotten advice on advertising in our Woodland Hills 91364 exactstaff.com (818) 348-1100 to reach a new level of performance.” facturing, industrial and tool industries, Scan- companies of a similar size — as opposed to a industry and composed some press materi- WND: Would Not Disclose. NR: Not Ranked. Professional staffing companies were ranked by To the best of our knowledge, this information is accurate as of press time. While every effort is David Durkin, a partner with Avista, said lon said. The company has seen considerable small firm being acquired by an industry giant als,” Abby Savell said. “It's really helped us total number of workers placed in the greater San Fernando Valley in 2010. All information made to ensure the accuracy and thoroughness of the list, omissions and typographical errors in a prepared statement that Anthony fits the business growth over the past five to seven — is a similar business culture, he said. move past a lot of the business infrastructure provided by representatives of the companies themselves. Robert Half International declined to sometimes occur. Please send corrections or additions on company letterhead to the Research firm’s strategy of “partnering with superior years as it added its safety loss control servic- “People don’t like to have a corporate tasks.” participate due to company confidentiality. Department, San Fernando Valley Business Journal, 21600 Oxnard St., Suite 250, Woodland es, he said. Lancaster Jethawks, the Class A minor Hills 91367. Â©2011 San Fernando Valley Business Journal. This list may not be reprinted in management teams to invest in and add value atmosphere,” Rothman said. “You don’t really 1 to well-positioned businesses.” NIA was founded in 1931, and was pur- change the culture of the business. You’re just league baseball team in the Antelope Valley, new management in 2008 whole or in part without prior written permission from the editor. Reprints are available from Wright's Media, (877) 652-5295 or e-mail [email protected]. Avista invests primarily in the energy, chased by another owner and then it was even- trying to improve the business by merging dif- is utilizing the center to find ways to attract 15250 Ventura Blvd., Suite 1111, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 www.DirectHireAssociates.com health care and media sectors. Anthony is the tually bought by several partners in 2006, said ferent thoughts.” new fans during the season, said Will Mur- Researched by Josh Dausch 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

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16 August 15, 2011 SAN FERNANDO VALLEY BUSINESS JOURNAL 14 August 15, 2011 PROFILE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY BUSINESS JOURNAL ENTREPRENEUR 18 August 15, 2011 AVIATION SAN FERNANDO VALLEY BUSINESS JOURNAL Continued from page 14 interesting to watch. Arguably, that is one of Continued from page 16 expect when the production trucks roll up, it the greatest threats to the golden goose. The makes for a positive experience when filming University Moves Woodland works. Overall, I am much more management music business learned the hard way. Not Thompson hired Onyshko away to be Real wraps. by consensus than by dictatorship. As much as wanting to compare the two, we wouldn’t to Reel’s staff attorney. It was a time when Onyshko says supportive property owners CALL FOR NOMINATIONS ANNIVERSARY 1996-2011 I have a lot of experience, I value those who want to see 5, 10, or 15 percent of our bottom location agreements became more complicat- are a key part to keep filming in the Los Ange- Helicopter Operators Get Their Say on Noise Problems Hills Campus, Doubles Size have other experiences and work on the team. line go out the back door because our content ed and lawyers became more involved, a les area. I like to empower people. I like people to feel is not being monetized in the right way. Cable Worry-Free Filming marked difference from a time when a deal Owners can be supportive to the industry said they have not received complaints about they get let go. I munication open with them and reassure them Cable Guy FLIGHT: Valley residents lose RELOCATION: University “It will give more room,” Larisey said. supported and feel good about where they has to be very sensitive to capitalizing and could be sealed with just a handshake, Thomp- with fair and reasonable financial terms to film their aircraft. don’t let go too many that we are not imposing on their privacy or “The space they currently have is a little tight come to work every day. We have good envi- monetizing those additional digital streams son said. on their properties, Onyshko said. patience over low-flying craft; All the attention, however, hasn’t done their pilots. I think I have creating any problems,” Herrera-Lowry said. officials say students will get and some of the classrooms aren’t configured ronment where people learn, where people and not giving away the store. Having an attorney on staff became a As filming is an event, the best pricing is industry any favors. done it once in my With tourism a big industry in the city and THE VALLEY’S MOST TRUSTED ADVISORS AWARDS as correctly as they should be.” move their careers forward, where they believe Real to Reel Inc. thrives as talent agency for properties major advantage as Onyshko streamlined the based on the impact the event has on the prop- FAA sets no minimum altitude. Marciniw, a pilot for more than 20 years, career.” visitors wanting to see the Hollywood sign, better equipment and parking. The previous location’s parking lot often Crown Media’s Bill Abbott discusses the TV industry, viewing habits and New York vs. L.A. in what we’re doing. They feel like they are Q: What has the Hallmark channels contracts and cut through the long negotiations erty, Onyshko said. Using a piece of property bristled at the description of helicopter opera- that opens up the Beachwood Canyon neigh- gets crowded at night, he said, noting the new being mentored and there is a responsibility done with extending its digital platform. with the studios, said Thompson, who is now to place a piece of equipment on would be less The summer of 2011 is shaping up to be a tions as being like the “wild west,” as residents Complaints borhood to more helicopter activity, Marciniw By JESSICA VERNABE Staff Reporter lot will be much more convenient. from management on down to people’s growth A: We have intentionally not played a big the publisher and editor of entertainment costly, say, than a property on which there are tough one for helicopter operators in the San have told the media. Many in the air said. Relocating the campus increases the uni- and development. role yet in terms of developing our presence in industry publication P3 Production Update. large explosions and other pyrotechnics. Fernando Valley. and on the ground “We keep (our helicopters) high and try to California Lutheran University is relo- versity’s visibility, since De Soto Avenue is a a way that would put our core business in During a period in the early 2000s, when The company’s role is to work within the Residents are losing patience with the noise know that the noise keep the noise down,” Marciniw said. “We PLATINUM SPONSORS This evening reception recognizes professionals in accounting cating its Woodland Hills campus this month busy thoroughfare and an exit for the 101 free- Q: Does the management by consensus jeopardy. We are taking a wait-and-see shooting in open hospitals proved difficult, production budget, yet get a fair deal for the these aircraft create and seek a solution to AVIATION issueisnotanewone. bring (passengers) in for a picture and I ask to a nearby site that’s nearly twice the size. way, Hoener said. Staying close to the previ- come from past jobs that you have had and approach. We are certainly developing with an Real to Reel pulled it off by not inconvenienc- property owner. bring a sense of quiet to their neighborhoods. The latest catalyst them if they got it and then we leave.” (CPAs), business banking, law and insurance in the greater The Thousand Oaks-based university is ous campus also was important, he said. other managers you have worked for? eye toward playing (content) on multiple plat- ing medical staffs, Thompson said. “The property owners who find the most Coverage in the Los Angeles Times, The New Mark R. Madler for complaints seems The FAA has the final say on how low heli- moving its satellite campus from 21052 “(CLU) has been in that neighborhood in A: I think sometimes you learn more from forms. We are doing some different things that “Gary was a big part of that by working out success tend to stick with (filming,)” Onyshko York Times and CBS Evening News has put to have been the helicopters can fly. The agency’s current regula- San Fernando Valley region. Ten professionals in each of the Oxnard St. to 5925 De Soto Ave., said Tom different locations for at least 25 years,” he bad bosses than you do from good bosses, will allow us to take advantage of what we the details,” Thompson said. said. “They are flexible in the things they the issue in the spotlight, helped by a proposed copters for TV news stations hovering over the tions are that helicopters must be operated so PHOTO BY JESSICA VERNABE four professions will be recognized during the reception Hoener, the university’s assistant vice presi- said. although I have learned a lot from good bosses PHOTO COURTESY OF CROWN MEDIA When those details get worked out ahead allow and the pricing they accept.” bill by Valley Congressman Howard Berman Santa Monica (405) Freeway on the weekend they do not pose a hazard to people or struc- Campus: Students will start using the larger, more visible facility this month. Please see ABBOTT page 21 dent of enrollment management. over the years, as well. Certainly, you know, Cooking: Hallmark Channel stars Martha Stewart (right) and Emeril Lagasse. of time and property owners know what to Backdrop: Real to Reel brings filming to the Hollywood & Highland complex. to force the Federal Aviation Administration to of July 16 during demolition of the Mulhol- tures on the ground. But there is no specific program. Specialty awards will also be presented in the The new campus building spans 13,334 nobody knows it all and I think it’s important place minimum altitude requirements on the land bridge. minimum altitude to that helicopter operators square feet, and features more classrooms, bet- to have a team pulling in the same direction. If whirly birds. Helicopter flight paths are a near constant must adhere to. following categories: ter parking access and equipment and facility there is disagreement, that is great, too. But at “It is a touchy subject,” admitted Claudia agenda item of the Van Nuys Airport Citizens Whatever the mission the helicopter is on, upgrades for students and faculty, Hoener said. ACG LOS ANGELES the end of the day, everybody gets on board Herrera-Lowry, vice president of Group 3 Advisory Council. Chairman Rick Flam said whether for a TV station, an air ambulance or “The classrooms are going to be state-of- BUSINESS CONFERENCE and supports what the group thinking is. Aviation, based at Van Nuys Airport. at the Aug. 2 meeting there hasn’t been a sin- firefighting, the majority of the time the air- the-art,” he said. “(And) we’ll be able to have 2011 There is no disagreement that some heli- gle issue that has been raised more frequently craft is between 700 feet and 1,500 feet at all • Client Services Award – presented to an individual who more students.” GROWTH STRATEGIES | M&A | FINANCE Q: You split your time between here and EXCEPTIONAL CARE – EXPANDED. copter operations are for legitimate purposes, or one that the council has spent more time on times, Welk said. The move comes a year after the Woodland New York. So which city do you prefer? such as flights by the Los Angeles police and than helicopter noise. So when reading news articles about heli- provides excellent client service (client recommendation Hills campus added an Adult Degree Evening JOIN US FOR THE NATION’S PREMIER DEAL FLOW AND BUSINESS CONFERENCE A: I am a born and bred New Yorker. fire departments and the Los Angeles County Pilot: Larry Welk, of Angel City Air. Over the past few months, representatives copters hovering 200 feet above the ground, Program (ADEP) for working adults last fall. Certainly there are advantages to coming here, Fire Department. Much of the criticism gets of homeowner and neighborhood groups in the Welk said he scratches his head. required) Content-Rich Breakouts Extraordinary Deal Flow and Networking Opportunities About 40 ADEP students are enrolled in the | especially in January, February. But I love the Providence Holy Cross Medical Center is pleased to announce that our new, 138-bed South Wing is open! At a time when other hospitals were closing and services were aimed at the tour operators, news media, and “In the San Fernando Valley we are in Beachwood and Bronson canyon areas of Hol- “The only time I see a helicopter at that • Trailblazer Award – presented to an individual who started program at the Woodland Hills campus, but SEPTEMBER 20 – 21 BEVERLY HILTON pace and environment of New York and the commuter flights originating from Van Nuys, somebody’s airspace, whether it’s Burbank or lywood have appeared before the council altitude is when they are taking off or landing,” the university hopes to increase that to about , 2011 | HOTEL activity. being lost, Providence Holy Cross Medical Center remained committed to our Mission to meet the growing health care needs of our community. Bob Hope Airport in Burbank, and White- Van Nuys,” Marciniw said. “We are mandated expressing their frustration with low-flying Welk said. a new enterprise, was the first to try something new or led 200 students in about five years, Hoener said. man Airport in Pacoima, owned by Los by rules and regulations and we have been sen- helicopters, particularly the tour operators giv- There are flight paths in and out of Van GOLD SPONSORS Our new wing features a Women’s Pavilion with contemporary labor and delivery suites, a new gastrointestinal lab, a new chapel, healing garden and a remodeled main About 150 students currently are enrolled in Bingham McCutchen LLP Q: What are some common misconcep- Angeles County. sitive about not making noise for people.” ing paying passengers a close look at the Nuys Airport recommended for helicopter the industry forward programs at the Woodland Hills campus. Capital IQ tions New Yorkers have about Los Angeles? entrance, lobby, cafeteria and dining room. In the fall, we are also scheduled to open a 12-bed neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) for premature and high-risk babies, Missing from the news coverage has been Larry Welk, a pilot reporter for 14 years famed Hollywood sign. They were there again pilots to reduce noise over homes, but those Community Service Award The university has been working with Etonien A: I think New Yorkers have a pretty good the fi rst NICU serving the Santa Clarita Valley. the perspective of the operators themselves, who now owns Angel City Air at Whiteman on Aug. 2. are strictly voluntary. If pilots follow another • – presented to an individual who Pierce College to promote ADEP program to Houlihan Lokey feeling for Los Angeles. A lot of the stereo- except for one pilot interviewed for the New Airport, said he was bothered by the media Group 3 has worked with the Beachwood route there is no enforcement provision against Intrepid Investment Bankers LLC students in the community college’s Program types are that way for a reason. At the end of York Times story. coverage of noise issues because of wrong Canyon Neighborhood Association, an effort them. is an executive with their firm/company and who is making a Los Angeles Business Journal We are also pleased that this expansion is creating approximately 370 new jobs and was built to LEED specifi cations, meaning it meets the nation’s highest standards Kibel Green the day, probably there is not enough credit Both Herrera-Lowry and George information that gets reported. that has resulted in no complaints being made The Van Nuys Airport council, however, is strong commitment to community involvement PETER GUBER McGladrey given to how smart people are out here. set by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) “green” building rating system. Marciniw, owner and operator of Pacific “It bothers me because I employ pilots,” against them, Herrera-Lowry said. Chairman and CEO, Mergers & Aquisitions Please see MADLER page 35 Mandalay Entertainment PitchBook Behind a lot of the pomp and circumstance Rotor Ways, which offers helicopter tours, Welk said. “If they do not meet my standards “We have been keeping the lines of com- • Innovation Leadership Award – presented to a individual Group PwC that is Los Angeles — the fancy cars and lim- Our dream of an expanded facility to serve our community is now a reality. For more information about our award-winning hospital, nursing staff and services, visit us The Deal ousines — behind that there are a lot of smart online at www.providence.org/holycross or call us at 1-888-HEALING. who is an innovator in developing and or managing The M&A Advisor people, who not only get this business but get KNX 1070 News Radio processes, programs or people KPMG the overall economic climate. There are many Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP ways to be successful, and just because it’s a Providence Holy Cross. Exceptional care – Expanded. 9$//(< 9,//$*( &20,1* (9(176 Thomson Reuters TSG Consumer Partners little bit more of a laid back style out here Union Bank doesn’t mean that people are any less sharp. *(1(5$/ 0((7,1* CORPORATE SPONSORS 6HSWHPEHU ARIANNA HUFFINGTON LAWRENCE H. SUMMERS Q: What are some of the common E Director, White House National JOE TORRE Ernst & Young H President and Editor-in-Chief of T SP Economic Council for President Legendary Baseball GreenbergTraurig misconceptions those in Los Angeles have PHOTO BY DAVID SPRAGUE IN The Latino Expo Manager and EVP of JO The Huffington Post Media Group Barack Obama, 2009-2010 O’Melveny & Myers LLP about New York? 8SGDWHV DQG ZKDW WKH IXWXUH Major League Baseball Wells Fargo Capital Finance L has connected over A: That is pretty right on, too. You know, Locations: Gary Onyshko (front) and his team at Real to Reel Inc. have developed a reputation for providing hospitals for television and film production in Los Angeles. UA PD\ KROG IRU 9DOOH\ 9LOODJH CORPORATE EXECUTIVE & (pause), I think probably not enough credit is TH ANN 600 businesses Wednesday, October 12, 2011 BUSINESS OWNER TRACK given from either side as to how difficult both By MARK R. MADLER Staff Reporter Real to Reel employs nine full-time staff What Onyshko took from pairing up North 15 with potential 9DOOH\ 9LOODJH )UHG &KDSD USC Marshall School of Business PHOTO BY DAVID SPRAGUE cities are to be successful in and navigate members and uses 10 independent contractors Real to Reel Inc. Hollywood Medical Center with “Scrubs” was customers &DPSXV 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM NEW BDO Viewing: Original programming for family-friendly audiences is a way Crown Media sets itself apart from other cable networks, said Bill Abbott, network president/CEO. through. They both have enormous challenges etween the first and second seasons as site managers. The company brought in $4 the importance of making a deal beneficial for over the 6KHUPDQ :D\ Duff and Phelps YEAR FOUNDED: CONFERENCE East West Bank that are a little bit under the radar. The com- of the medical drama “Hawthorne,” million in gross revenues in the 2010-11 fiscal 1982 both sides. past 14 years NACD – Southern California Chapter By MARK R. MADLER :LQQHWND SESSIONS Staff Reporter in September 2010. ferentiate ourselves. Then you have the sec- ble of stars that have also branched out. That’s muting circumstances in both places are the show’s producers shopped year. GROSS REVENUES 2009/2010: $3.5 Million PCS made money from a closed building SAP Business by Design The Hallmark Channel reaches 88 million ondary attributes around our production of a tremendous commitment to original pro- extremely difficult. I think New Yorkers look around for a new hospital where they The company has served the entertainment and ABC Studios, the production company, got Beverly Garland Holiday Inn HENRIK FISKER HARRY MARKOPOLOS KEVIN FREIBERG B GROSS REVENUES 2010/2011: $4 Million IN 2011 SPECIAL EVENT SPONSORS ill Abbott has a job that some might find homes and the Hallmark Movie Channel had original movies and our ability to produce gramming that separates us from the crowd, at L.A. and they think, ‘Well, you live by the could shoot the show. industry for nearly 30 years, which shows a reliable location that transcended being just a %,1*2 Co-founder, CEO and Madoff Best Selling Author PHOTO BY JESSICA VERNABE Executive Design Director, CapitalSphere enviable. 42 million subscribers as of June 30. award-winning lifestyle content in our partner- especially daytime in cable. I think we’re the beach, you work 10 minutes away and it’s The search ended at the shuttered North- Onyshko and his staff are devoted to giving EMPLOYEES 2011: backdrop for Zach Braff and his fellow actors. SILVER SPONSOR 4222 Vineland Ave. Whistleblower and Entrepreneur B 9 full-time; 2FWREHU Fisker Automotive Crowe Horwath Work: An electrician preps the new site. As president and chief executive of Crown In the second quarter, Crown Media reaped ship with Martha Stewart and all of the things only producer of original fresh product at this easy.’ People in L.A. look at New York and ridge Medical Center on Sherman Way. Real good service, keeping up locations, and pro- 10 independent contractors “The building became a character in the D.A. Davidson & Co. SP Moss Adams DLC Media Family Networks, he watches television revenues of $76.2 million, a 16 percent that means to our viewers, our advertisers and time for daytime in the cable landscape. don’t understand getting to work every day is to Reel Inc., a Van Nuys firm that pairs up viding a value, said Brian Haynes, a location show,” Onyshko said. North Hollywood, CA 91602 for Accelerated College Education, or PACE, NEW TRACKS FOR 2011! FocalPoint Partners — a lot of television. Crown Media Family increase from the $65.7 million in revenues it our distribution partners. such a fight. So overall the perceptions are feature films, television shows and commer- manager for drama “Private Practice.” When “Private Practice” filmed at Valley 7KH EHVW %,1*2 \RX¶YH HYHU SOD\HG $1' LW UDLVHV Hoener said. GE Capital Networks is the owner and operator of cable brought in from the second quarter of 2010. Q: Is there anything you could have fairly accurate. cials with the appropriate filming locations, “I have recommended (Real to Reel) to to have to do a lot or disrupt their jobs or their Presbyterian Hospital during its fourth season, PRQH\ IRU 9DOOH\ 9LOODJH “Pierce College, we’re hoping, will be a Gemini Partners stations the Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Q: Speaking of the lifestyle block, is that done differently in launching the lifestyle facilitated the deal, and “Hawthorne” has since people looking for representation and (who) operations,” said Nick Arquette, a senior the crew wanted access to busy areas. Real to WOMEN’S FORUM Greif & Co. +DPEXUJHU 0DU\¶V 6DQWD 0RQLFD %OYG :HVW Awards Application Deadline: 12:00 Noon, Wednesday, September 7th. big a big feeder for this program,” he said. The Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP Movie Channel. Question: How would you characterize in the position where you wanted that to be block? Q: What are some patterns or trends filmed there for two seasons. want a company to help them through the acquisitions agent with the nickname “Mr. Reel came up with a solution that made the 24 Music,Entertainment, +ROO\ZRRG university also is targeting students who are SEPTEMBER 20 Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP Not only does Abbott keep an eye on what the position of the Hallmark Channel and by now? A: No. You look at the track record of that you are seeing in the cable industry? The “Hawthorne” deal took a “Herculean” filming process,” said commercial location Hospital.” hospital happy, Haynes said. Contests,Games, Awards application form available at www.sfvbj.com looking at California State University, TUESDAY, | 11 A.M. TO 1:00 P.M. TSG Consumer Partners his own networks broadcast, but he also Hallmark Movie Channel in the cable A: We knew going in that it would take a Martha, and her brand marries so well with A: Cable has been on a 20 year roll, and amount of work, said Real to Reel CEO and manager Keith Nakata. St. Vincent Medical Center,theHouse “They brokered a workable structure so VACO Shopping,and tons of or by calling 818.676.1750 Northridge, but who might have difficulty watches what competitors are showing. Get- industry? while to build, and in a crowded environment ours — around celebration and connection and cable is a great business. You have the dual President Gary Onyshko. However, it was a Ear Institute, both in Los Angeles, and the they could stay open and we could shoot,” 9$//(< 9,//$*(¶6 7+ %,57+'$< 3$57< getting into classes or the school, he said. CORPORATE EXECUTIVE SILVER SPONSORS tingabreakfromthetubeeveryonceina Answer: We lead with our brand. The great it takes time for viewers to really find you. We helping people experience life in the best pos- revenue streams of affiliate fees and advertis- testament to the company’s determination to Portfolio of Properties closed St. Luke’s Hospital in Pasadena are rep- Haynes said. Giveaways and Crowe Horwath 1RYHPEHU BRONZE SPONSORS while wouldn’t be a bad thing, he says. deliver the goods for property owners and pro- The extensive and varied portfolio of prop- resented by Real to Reel. The NBC/ABC sit- $60 October 5th The new California Lutheran University Generational Equity thing about our brand is that it needs no intro- could not be happier with the quality of the sible way. I think we feel really good about ing fees. What that has created is a successful Prizes! per ticket/reservations required by campus will have eight classrooms and two BUSINESS OWNER TRACK Grant Thornton “I think a good vacation would be to go duction. A hundred year heritage of stores, production and more proud of the investment everything from the launch to where we are momentum that has bred success year after duction companies alike, he said. erties keeps location managers coming back. com “Scrubs” filmed for seven years at the Film Production Meets Real Estate DP SP AND Bessolo Haworth & Vogel computer labs that also can serve as class- Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP where there is no TV,” Abbott said, from his retail outlets and helping people celebrate dif- we have made in Martha Stewart and her sta- today to being excited about season seven year. That just continues with better invest- In a city that has lost film and television Real to Reel provides desert backdrops, former North Hollywood Medical Center. That Onyshko credits his staff for satisfying the )UHH FRPPXQLW\ HYHQW ZLWK Reserved tables of 10 are available through the rooms, compared to the current site’s five SEPTEMBER 21 PNC Business Credit office in Studio City. ferent occasions in life. It is part of Americana. where Emeril Lagasse will be joining the ment in original product, and better marketing production to other states and countries, Real office buildings, hotels, private homes and building is now being demolished for an apart- needs of the owners and the production com- Community Bank WEDNESDAY, | 10 A.M. TO 12:00 P.M. Robert Half SPONSORSHIPS & OLYH PXVLF NLGV DFWLYLWLHV purchase of an advertising package. classrooms and one computer lab, Hoener Abbott spends much of his time at Crown’s Then you have the 60-plus year heritage of tel- party, so to speak. campaigns and overall growth of brands. You to Reel takes the position that a worry-free apartments, schools and warehouses. The Hol- ment project. panies. The staff is divided into the acquisi- SingerLewak Bill Abbott DQG IRRG Kirsch Kohn & Bridge said. There also will be upgraded computers Stillwater Business Park offices in New York and travels to Los Angeles evision, which is a little bit under the radar in look at some of these networks that five years filming experience results in owners keeping lywood & Highland entertainment and dining When “Scrubs” went on hiatus during the tions, booking and coordination departments. BOOTH SALES NOW OPEN! Leavitt Insurance Services and projection equipment, more comfortable Presented by U.S. Bank Asset Based Finance every third week. He has been with the compa- terms of when you think about Hallmark. But AGE: Q: How would you describe your man- ago were very much under the radar and their properties available for projects, and that complex and Universal CityWalk are among summer months, Real to Reel searched out The team in place combines a savvy in film 9DOOH\ 9LOODJH )UHG &KDSD 49 Phillips Graduate Institute For sponsorship and registration information, furniture, such as new desks, and a parking lot WOMEN’S FORUM SPONSORS ny since 2000 and took on his current titles in Hallmark Hall of Fame being that powerful, agement style? underdeveloped that have just taken off and in turn, keeps casts and crews in California. the high profile properties the firm represents. other work to take place in the building — production with a deep knowledge in real The Greater San Fernando Valley &DPSXV EDUCATION: BA, English, College of the Chamber of Commerce visit www.sfvbj.com and click the “events” tab, designated for the university. Pepperdine Private Capital Markets Project June 2009. His prior work experience includes award-winning, quality series of movies that A: I definitely have a strong point of view are now the juggernauts of the cable busi- “I’ve become a good hair splitter to get Where Real to Reel shines is its offering of short films, TV shows and commercials, said estate, Arquette said, adding, “That combina- 6KHUPDQ :D\ Tax Group Center At the previous site, students had to share a Nawbo-La Fox Family Worldwide, CBS Radio Networks, gives Hallmark the latitude to play so effec- Holy Cross on the cable business and the action of the ness— networks like Bravo and History everyone happy in a transaction,” Onyshko medical buildings. Liz Goldman, executive vice president with tion seems to be reassuring and successful in Wells Fargo 818.676.1750 (818) 989-0300 for more info :LQQHWND or contact us at parking lot with the University of Phoenix. SUPPORTING SPONSORS Seltel, Inc. and Nadler & Larimer tively in the television space. Of the 100-plus MOST ADMIRED: Bob Wright, former family-friendly space in cable for nearly 25 (Channel) and others. In terms of overall said. Making location managers aware of these PCS Development, the property owner. terms of having a long term film program.” John Larisey, a 58-year-old independent Advertising. cable networks out there a vast majority is try- years. I believe I have a very good feel for the trends, there is not only more competition, but Started in 1982, Real to Reel was location facilities is just the start of the services offered. “They always looked to maximize our rev- Before joining Real to Reel, Onyshko was Register at www.acglaconference.com Kaye Scholer chairman of NBC Universal *ODGVWRQH +RXVH JX\V FLUFD V insurance broker who completed the ADEP Moelis Capital Partners In his current role, Abbott oversaw the ing to go younger, edgier, be more on that cut- genre which leads me to, I think, hire people there is better competition and that competi- manager Jim Thompson’s answer to an easier Real to Reel coordinates site visits, contracts, enues,” Goldman added. counsel for Tejon Ranch, a sprawling 270,000 15031 Rinaldi St., Mission Hills, CA 91346 Thank you to our sponsors: program, said he is still taking classes in introduction of a key part of Crown’s strategy ting edge. Whereas, we know who we are, CAREER TURNING POINT: Getting into the who have strong cable experience and under- tion is such an additive in quantity and quality. way to find buildings in which to film. insurance, parking and any clean up and PCS now has listed its corporate offices on acres beyond the Santa Clarita Valley. Among Woodland Hills and at other CLU campuses of producing original content— a mid-day (and) our brand is very family friendly. We are cable industry on the ground floor in 1988 stand the marketplace and understand the chal- The other big trends are the digital extensions Onyshko, who joined the company in 2001 repairs. All concerns and issues are addressed Wilshire Boulevard with Real to Reel to get his duties was handling filming requests on the www.providence.org/holycross | 1-888-HEALING 9DOOH\ 9LOODJHLV D F RUJDQL]DWLRQ LQIR#YDOOH\YLOODJHRUJ SAN FERNANDO VALLEY BUSINESS JOURNAL Mina Trujillo 310.444.9065 Email: [email protected] ZZZ9DOOH\9LOODJHRUJ )DFHERRNFRP9DOOH\9LOODJH/$ for his MBA. He said he’s looking forward to Sponsorship Opportunities: | lifestyle block anchored by home crafts and targeting that audience and doing it PERSONAL: Married, 4 children lenges we face as two independent cable net- that networks are developing around their plat- and became the owner two years ago, calls before the cameras even roll. use out of vacated space while trying to lease property. 21600 Oxnard St. Ste 250 • Woodland Hills, CA 91367 • 818.676.1750 • www.sfvbj.com having an upgraded campus. cooking maven Martha Stewart, which started unabashedly. That is one of the ways we dif- Please see page 15 forms. 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Cap Physical Health Benefits Support Health Care Smoking Rate Reaches given to organizations providing Adventist opens areas for ward,hesaid. Name Ticker Price High Low % Chg. % Chg. Change Ratio ($millions) Malls Donate to Schools Health Care American Reprographics ARC 3.60 10.50 3.69 -48.2% -54.3% -52.6% N/M 163.0 or most people, with days filled to the for community health needs. Local Westfield shopping malls are gear- patients’ families, pedestrians. Simi Valley Hospital brim with work, errands and caring Industry Save the Date! Saturday, October 15, 2011 Historic Low ing up their school donation programs as the Nearly Doubles Parking Amgen AMGN 48.27 61.53 48.50 -10.3% -13.4% -12.1% 10.04 45,422.1 Ffor loved ones, there is rarely time for Kellogg West Conference Center This is a regular feature on philanthropic start of the school year nears. Glendale Adventists Medical Center Simi Valley Hospital has increased its AeroVironment AVAV 24.80 36.49 21.25 -14.1% 7.7% -7.6% 22.96 548.0 Third Quarter a true “day off” of relaxation and self- ver wonder what skills might help you information. Visit the conference website for program details, registration he state’s adult smoking rate has hit decreased from 14.6 percent in 2008 to activities by Valley-area businesspeople and Westfield and the Westfield Family pro- recently completed the second phase of a $220 parking space capacity by about 40 percent pampering and the very concept tends to perform your job more efficiently… The Healthcare Division of ASQ strives a record low, California Department 13.8 percent in 2010, while middle school Bank of Santa Clarita BSCA 7.10 9.00 6.25 -2.1% 13.4% 2.2% N/M 205.9 and pricing information. Lunch and door prizes included. companies. gram announced the start of its “Give Back to million expansion project. and is working to expand other areas of the get shelved near the bottom of the priority time-wise and cost-wise? The Ameri- to engage stakeholders at all levels in of Public Health (CDPH) Director student smoking decreased from 6.0 per- E EARLY BIRD PRICING THROUGH AUGUST 31 T School” campaign. The shopping mall com- The hospital has finished building 30,000 hospital, as well. California United Bank CUNB 12.05 13.30 10.15 -1.6% 9.0% -2.4% N/M 63.1 stack. As it turns out, however, allowing can Society for Quality (ASQ) offers sever- improving the efficiency and efficacy of a Dr. Ron Chapman recently announced. cent in 2008 to 4.8 percent in 2010. Kaiser Permanente has given more than pany will donate $2,500 to one school in each square feet of its new west tower, said Warren The hospital opened up a new 201-space For the second consecutive two-week period stocks finished down for the Capstone Turbine CPST 1.08 2.14 0.62 -27.5% 22.9% 12.5% N/M 265.6 oneself the occasional break can reap al professional certifications for the health- global healthcare system utilizing a cus- Hosts: San Fernando Valley & San Gabriel Valley Sections Last year, 11.9 percent of the state’s Although men continue to smoke at $500,000 in grants to local nonprofit organi- of 23 communities. The funds will be used to Tetz, the hospital’s interim CEO. That space parking lot last month, creating easier accessi- immediate and tangible physical health care field: Biomedical Auditor, HACCP adults smoked, down from 13.1 percent higher rates than women – 14.4 percent period ending August 10, 2011. The Dow Jones Industrial and the NASDAQ tomer focused systems approach by encour- of American Society for Quality (ASQ) zations last month. school programs as arts and music, sciences, includes designated areas for family members bility for its visitors, said Bill Werner,the Cherokee CHKE 14.42 20.72 14.00 -10.2% -21.2% -23.3% 16.57 128.2 benefits. Auditor and Pharmaceutical GMP Profes- aging research, innovation, and the forma- in 2009, making California one of only and 9.4 percent respectively – both groups both finished down, at -12.9 and -13.9, respectively. The S&P 500 finished RSVP www.socalqualityconference.com or contact for: The health care giant awarded the grants physical education, libraries and technology of surgery patients, physician locker rooms, a hospital’s vice president of support services. It DineEquity DIN 35.60 60.11 30.27 -31.4% 8.9% -27.9% N/M 652.8 Howard Murad, M.D., Associate Clini- sional, along with other certifications such tion of learning partnerships to advance two states to reach the federal “Healthy have shown declines since 2009 when down -14.1%, while the Valley 50 Index had the worst two-week period, General Info: [email protected] to more than 40 groups in the San Fernando resources. lounge for physicians and surgery storage brings patients and other visitors closer to the cal Professor at UCLA and founder of as Six Sigma or Manager of Quality/ Orga- People 2020” target of reducing the adult Diodes DIOD 19.56 34.67 14.50 -17.5% 12.4% -27.5% 11.64 897.2 knowledge of healthcare quality. Free Sponsors: [email protected] 15.6 percent of men and 10.7 percent of Valley, Santa Clarita Valley and Ventura Through the program, shoppers will also space, he said. lobby on the other end of the building. down -17.1%. The best local performer over the past two-week period was Murad, Inc., believes that emotional self- nizational Excellence. Local sections often healthcare newsletters and quality tools are smoking prevalence rate to 12 percent. women smoked. In addition, smoking County. The grants, awarded by Kaiser Per- be able to vote for their school, and also The hospital also “There definitely was an issue because the Interlink Electronics up 12.5%, while Sport Chalet was the second best per- Dole Food Company, Inc DOLE 11.03 14.99 8.57 -18.4% 1.1% -18.4% N/M 964.3 care is key to mental and physical well- provide training and events on the various available online. “The drop in smoking means that rates declined among all age groups. former, up 2.8%. The worst local performers over the past two-week period manente’s Woodland Hills and Panorama donate new and gently used clothing or back- relocated its radiology only parking we had was right outside the Dreamworks Animation SKG DWA 18.77 37.74 17.40 -15.0% -42.1% -36.3% 10.26 1,598.4 being. Because stress damages your health benefits of a good facial. Facials feed the cise with pampering, activities such as yoga equally as helpful in promoting overall topics included in these certifications’ The Healthcare Division of ASQ encour- fewer people will see their lives cut short The most significant decrease occurred City medical centers, ranged between $5,000 packs through local community partnerships services to the tower’s emergency room, so all patients, all visitors, were Hemacare and American Reprographics down -56.0% and -48.2%, at the cellular level, Dr. Murad has deter- skin with alpha-hydroxy acids, antioxidants and hiking are a great way to connect one- mental and physical health. body of knowledge. ages research, innovation, and the forma- by tobacco,” Chapman said. “Since the among adults ages 25 to 44, which fell and $20,000. with their Westfield shopping centers. basement level and all vendors had to park there,” Werner said, respectively. DTS DTSI 24.67 50.57 20.93 -30.3% -31.5% -49.7% 27.72 440.2 PHOTO COURTESY OF GLENDALE ADVENTIST MEDICAL CENTER mined through clinical research that man- and peptides, all of which provide a much self with your inner voice and nature to The 4th Annual SoCal Quality Confer- tion of learning partnerships to advance inception of California’s tobacco educa- from 15.2 percent in 2009 to 13.1 percent Officials from Valley Community Clinic PHOTO COURTESY OF KAISER PERMANENTE Westfield Valencia Town Center is par- opened a new pedes- noting there were only about 300 spaces avail- Expansion: Glendale Adventist Medical Center will finish its west tower this year. Data provided by Telemet Orion, a source considered to be reliable, and compiled Electro Rent ELRC 14.05 17.98 11.09 -12.5% 7.7% -13.1% 16.15 338.6 aging stress is a critical part of an “Inclusive needed boost to the complexion. calm the mind and body. Exercising regu- 5. Remember -- We Are What We Eat ence, hosted by local sections San Fernan- knowledge of healthcare quality. Members tion efforts in 1990, we have witnessed in 2010. in North Hollywood, one of the award recipi- Recipients: Valley Care Community Consortium received a Kaiser grant. ticipating in the program, mall representatives trian access area that able. by BNY Mellon Wealth Management. However, the information in this feature may Health Net HNT 21.60 34.03 20.51 -24.3% -20.1% -20.9% 28.42 2,015.1 Health” approach to optimizing health as it larly nourishes the skin with oxygen while Maintaining a balanced, healthy diet do Valley and San Gabriel Valley, is sched- include providers of healthcare and servic- declines in lung cancer, heart disease and California’s comprehensive approach ents, said the grant will allow the clinic to munity-driven policy change and strengthen- said. connects the hospi- ask for rooms in the new area,” DeLeon said. units to open in December, he said. In other business, Simi Valley Hospital is not be complete and cannot be guaranteed. The information provided in this feature promotes and protects cellular integrity. 2. Take Time to Quiet the Mind sweating flushes out toxins. Exercise will can do wonders for a person’s overall uled for October 15th at the Kellogg West es, supporters of the providers, and others other tobacco-related illnesses.” has changed social norms around tobac- Hemacare HEMA 0.22 0.72 0.27 -56.0% -60.0% -60.0% N/M 2.2 expand its Comprehensive Adolescent Medi- ing health care workforce development. The Westfield Topanga and Westfield tal’s east and west The center has space for family members to The goal of the expansion is to bring the just a few weeks away from opening a new does not constitute the provision of investment advice. And what better way to reduce stress than Car horns, loud commercials, the buzz also improve digestion and increase one’s appearance and feelings of well-being. Center in Pomona. The conference theme allied to the field. The Division disseminates Chapman praised the state’s success in co-use and secondhand smoke which cine program. Promenade malls in Canoga Park and Wood- towers. That pedestri- sleep, prepare meals, watch television, surf the hospital’s facilities closer together and to pro- nuclear medicine area, Werner said. And in through some personal pampering? of the cell phone- all of these things con- metabolism and endocrine function so that Food fuels your body and mind and when this year is “Quality in a Global Environ- information relating to applications, reducing tobacco use, but noted California have produced dramatic results. 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A workstation has to be set up to serve the worker. date and accurate information about you. • diabetes • light-headedness The move is a response to a shift in play Scaling back on employees is connected ments of its proven franchise, “Saint’s Row,” strategic person overall, in terms of where he as keeping on top of what our competitors are Love Lucy,” “Cheers,” and “Frazier,” especial- There is huge impetus to get the problem over with While there is very little documentation of whether it People are all different sizes. You have to fit the situation factors. Your provider may also recommend Be sure to write your questions down • family history of medical problems • abnormal heart beats GAMES: Developer paring Continued from page 15 patterns as consumers turn to mobile devices with THQ making changes to its game portfo- “WWE” and the uDraw game tablet. took those different cable networks and hired doing. It is important part of my job … (to) go ly. I am a fan of that product and the original Walt Disney Company DIS 31.54 44.34 31.55 -20.2% -10.6% -15.9% 13.89 60,304.5 quickly because costs add up. is helpful or not to do stretching or other exercises before to the person, not the other way around. things you can do to help prevent disease, beforehand. Once you’re in the office or Healthy individuals with no risk factors •paininyourchest back on children’s, racing titles. and tablet computers. lio. Specifically, the company said it will no “We will continue to evaluate our capital great people and let them do their jobs effec- home to watch TV and understand what the movies on the Hallmark Hall of Fame, too. While just one piece of the puzzle, an ergonomically working on a computer, such things are only common such as exercising more, changing your exam room, it can be hard to remember are usually cleared to exercise upon com- • abnormal musculoskeletal pain, THQ executives declined to comment on longer make games for its MX vs. ATV and resources to concentrate on fast-growing have to offer digitally but (also) what Hall- tively. On the personal side, you look at every- different network strategies are and get a sense correct workstation can improve painful situations quick- sense. Keeping body parts, such as wrists, in a natural Ellie Park is a personal trainer and work fitness special- diet, or using screening tests to help detect everything you want to know. Leave room pleting a basic examination and completing • prolonged fatigue By MARK R. MADLER Staff Reporter the restructuring. motocross racing franchise. It also will be digital business initiatives such as social mark Cards has to offer digitally. I think that is thing he has done with Autism Speaks and the of what their brands are trying to achieve. Q: What were some of your favorite tele- Top 10 Most Active Stocks ly. Workers should be seated so that all parts are at right position while typing, taking regular breaks, and other ist based in Sherman Oaks. disease early. between questions to write down your a medical/health risk appraisal question- These signals are your body's way of CEO Brian Farrell said, in a prepared more selective with the platforms for its games, mobile and tablet-based digital enter- a very powerful and big potential story within commitment to battling that dreaded disease. vision shows when growing up? naire. If no contra-indications for exercise telling you that something is wrong. 7-Day Average Daily Volume Find out if you are due for any general provider’s answers. Video game publisher THQ Inc., based in statement, the realignment narrows the compa- licensed children’s and movie-related games. tainment,” Farrell said, in his statement. what we are doing. That is something that is noteworthy. Q: Any particular favorite shows you A: It would fall into the sitcoms, “I Love 23 26 screenings or vaccinations. are revealed the individual is normally Remember that we exercise to improve our COMPANY NAME VOLUME COMPANY NAME VOLUME Computer Pain Solutions are Cheap California Adult Smoking Rate Reaches Historic Low Consider your future. Agoura Hills, will close two development stu- ny’s focus on game titles it owns that can be The restructuring follows by two weeks the External economic conditions and sluggish have on the Hallmark Channel or anything Lucy,” “I Dream of Jeannie” —shows like Have you had the recommended cleared to participate in an exercise pro- health not break it down. If you have any dios and eliminate a game design team as it played on both consoles and portable digital release of the company’s disappointing first sales also have contributed to past layoffs and Q: You named Bob Wright, the former Q: Do you set aside time to watch partic- the network has done? that. The era we grew up in there were three When Price of Injury is Too High 26 Are there specific health issues that need gram. questions about starting your own exercise DIS ...... 22,156,575 HNT...... 2,465,727 Keeping Exercising Safe! screening tests based on your age, general addressing concerning your future? Dis- restructures itself to create more content for devices. quarter earnings. Games sales fell below strategy shifts at the game maker. chairman of NBC Universal, as your most ular TV programs? A: Certainly, the Martha Stewart block is broadcast networks and two or three independ- 24 health, family history, and lifestyle? Check program consult your physician or health digital distribution. “By right-sizing our internal development expectations and widened the net loss to $38.4 In November 2008, THQ laid off 17 per- admired person. Why did you choose him? A: I do. My appointment viewing is as something we’re proud of. The amount of ent stations in the market. So you’d catch as AMGN ...... 11,402,815 DWA ...... 2,352,956 Emotional Self-Care Reaps Physical Health Benefits 27 Exercise Equipment: Choose Wisely! cuss any issues with your provider so that Develop a Personal Exercise Routine professional. with your health care provider to see if its you can make better decisions regarding The closure of two studios in Australia and capacities for our console portfolio, our five million, compared to the net loss of $30.1 mil- cent of its workforce and closed five studios. 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For example, it might be time for LPL Financial or its licensed affiliates. cise program based on basic information location results in the loss of 200 jobs. Those quality games with talented teams driving the THQ executives anticipate the financial ny eliminated positions in a restructuring of its one of the pioneers of cable in many ways — think. So certainly news and sports are where I more than USA, TNT and TBS in original cated fare. There was not a lot out there to CPST ...... 4,647,429 MOVE ...... 2,082,211 25 Things to do Before Your Next Check-Up 29 Not FDIC Insured Not Bank Guaranteed May Lose Value about your current health and fitness status. 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If the answers are "yes," refuse good friend and agree not to discuss prob- Audiotapes are an excellent way to years, find that re-entering the job market is Retraining Notifi- Semtech Corp. won an Electron d’Or award campaign to get its message to drivers on its L I Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne (Canoga Park) 150 cise benefit the body in different ways: the more calories you'll burn. That's why Many ads also feature dramatic testimo- ment a full work-out. ory that therapeutic massage can performed the exercise movements but did had fewer damaged muscle muscle strength and tissue were examined. who take time to relax and release inner to feel guilty about it and do it! lems or business. learn how to let go and relax. Develop the difficult. cation (WARN). for Best Product of the Year from industry services to dismiss traffic tickets. some improve flexibility; some improve it's important to select equipment that suits nials or before-and-after pictures from satis- • Have you shopped around? Before Rspeed recovery after a sports injury not receive simulated massage. All animals fibers and virtually no sign The massaged muscles recovered an tension do much better physically and If you feel guilty when you do some- • Walk every day skill of deep relaxation that will cleanse “Looking for a job is not the way it used to The positions Disney Interactive Media Group (North Hollywood) 103 trade publication ElectroniqueS. Using billboards to advertise makes sense muscular strength. Others enhance physi- you and your lifestyle. A study might show fied customers. These stories may not be you buy, check out articles in consumer or have found early scientific evidence of were sedated during the experiments. estimated 60 percent of the strength after emotionally than those who fail to engage thing enjoyable for yourself, chances are Walk by yourself or with a friend. Talk your body of damaging stress hormones be,” Frazier, 55, said. “You used to go out and included execu- Advanced Bionics (Valencia/Sylmar) 94 The SX1233 transceiver improved the qual- because it gets the company’s name directly to cal endurance, and still others improve that a different device burns more calories typical. Just because one person has had fitness magazines that rate the exercise the healing effects of massage. “We tried to mimic Swedish massage of white blood cells, the the four-day trial, compared to restoration in such behavior. “Stressmasters,” or peo- you will stop doing it. Ultimately, you lose. about possibilities, not problems. and chemicals. get the paper, look in the want ads, mail out tive, managerial ity of service minimizing energy consumption drivers, said Ticketbust.com President Steven cardiovascular and respiratory efficiency. an hour, but if it's uncomfortable or diffi- success doesn't mean you'll get the same equipment on the market. Much of the The scientists have determined that because anecdotally, it’s the most popular presence of which would of about 14 percent of strength in muscles ple who utilize means to master their ten- You may be living your life through other • Exercise more • Listen to relaxing music your resume. If you knew a company that you and lower-level Northrop Grumman Navigation Systems (Woodland Hills) 71 and enabling adoption of radio frequency for Miller. The benefits of exercise are widely cult to use, chances are it will gather dust results. equipment advertised on television or in immediate cyclic compression of muscles technique used by athletes,” said Best. “A indicate that the body that were exercised and then rested. sion, have a higher quality of life than people's standards and expectations. Take Join an aerobics class, go to the gym, Any type of music you find enjoyable wanted to go to, you would physically go to positions. Disney Interactive Studios, Inc. (Glendale) 54 PLATINUM SPONSORS residential and commercial buildings. The red and yellow billboards feature the Kathi Frazier Join us September 14th as we recognize known, but the keys to maintaining an rather than help you burn calories. And endorsements -- whether they're magazines also is available at local sport- after intense exercise reduced swelling and review of the research in this area shows was working to repair Similarly, the massaged muscles had those who do not or will not "let go." control of your guilt-producing thoughts. play tennis, ride a bike, hike on weekends, can help you to let go and relax. New Age that company. Now you’re just sitting at home Fuji Food The Electron d’Or is awarded to companies tag line “We Get You Off” and contact infor- exercise program can be elusive. Unfortu- from consumers, celebrities, or star athletes ing goods, department, or discount stores. muscle damage in a study using animals. that despite the existing anecdotal evidence fewer damaged muscle fibers and virtually If this sounds familiar to you, you proba- Focus on the benefits to you and your fami- go to a fitness resort, or jog with friends. music and some classical music are partic- with the TV on surfing the Internet for jobs.” Products decided that develop innovative products with perform- mation for Ticketbust.com. muscle damage Note: This list does not include all layoffs that occurred in the greater San Fernando Valley the accomplishments of greater San Fernando Valley nately, relatively few consumers stick with • Have you checked the fine print? -- don't mean the equipment is right for That makes it easier to shop for the best Though they say it’s too soon to apply – we know athletes use massage all the no sign of white blood cells, the presence bly engage in a behavioral style that is not ly that will occur when you are a more Exercise will do more to reduce stress hor- ularly helpful for reducing stress. She said many companies don’t call back to close Okami’s Sun Valley operations and region in 2011. Some information was retrieved from the California Employment Development ing excellence. The message was meant to be simple and to their programs: basements, rec rooms, and Look for tip-offs that getting the advertised you. price. the results directly to humans in a clinical time – researchers don’t know the mecha- of which would indicate that the body was conducive to effective stress management. relaxed and energized person. mones and chemicals in our body than any about jobs. If they do, they usually have an consolidate them with its San Fe Springs plant, Department’s Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) listings. “The (transceiver) is enabling a new way the point, said Larry Cohen of Glyphix yard sales are stocked with costly stationary results requires more than just using the • Can you try the equipment before you • Don't be fooled by companies that environment, the researchers consider the nism of how massage improves recovery working to repair muscle damage, when If you can find more time to relax, you will • Go to lunch and don't rush other activity. Scott Roberts is a freelance writer based aggressive screening process with clerical said Joe Marchica, president of Fuji Food family owned businesses. we monitor and control our homes, industrial Advertising, the company that created the out- cycles, treadmills, and rowing machines machine. Sometimes the fine print men- buy? Before you buy any exercise equip- findings a strong start toward scientific after exercise and injury.” between each set. compared with the rested muscles. The counteract the negative effect of stress. Take a long lunch break at least three • Learn deep relaxation skills in Tarzana. assistants asking a series of questions that Products. energy, security and data measurements door campaign. that have been underused, neglected, or tions a diet or "program" that must be used ment, try it out. A few minutes at a sporting Please see page 29 confirmation of massage’s benefits to Swedish massage combines long “It’s hard to describe exactly how the massaged muscles weighed about 8 per- Learn how to relax your body and emo- determine whether an applicant gets an inter- Purtuas said replacing lost jobs can be ter’s group and a certified public accountant, to the center (in July),” Jones said, noting that systems,” said Semtech Marketing Director “While we know the message may be a turned into clothes hangers. athletes after intense eccentric exercise, strokes, kneading and friction techniques exercise intensity would be matched in a cent less than the rested muscles, suggest- tions by focusing your attention on more view. particularly challenging for older, more estab- said he notices most employers are now seek- July was the first month of the center’s new 2011 Family Business Awards Nominees Marc Pegulu. little suggestive and playful, it’s in no way Good intentions are no match for when muscles contract and lengthen at the on muscles and various movements of human, but this was considered a signifi- ing that the massage helped prevent peaceful thoughts. Area workforce development officials say lished professionals. They have to adjust to ing accountants with more specialized experi- fiscal year. gratuitous,” Cohen said. “On the contrary, it stretching, walking, lifting, swimming -- or same time. joints, according to the American Massage cant amount of exercise that would likely swelling, Best said. workers often have to get new skills training, new ways of looking for work, such as search- ence, such as those who have worked exten- “We probably saw 600 to 700 more during PHOTO COURTESY OF PANAVISION clearly delivers our message, and that is that any other regular physical activity. “There is potential that this continuing Therapy Association. cause muscle soreness and possible dam- “One fundamental question is how Things to know search for jobs of lower status or pay, change ing and applying for jobs over the Internet and sively with Securi- that month.” Air Electro, Inc. LAgraphico SAN FERNANDO VALLEY Cameras: Tak Miyagishima worked at Panavision for more than 50 years. Ticketbust.com will help its clients get their Which exercise is best? The one you're 0DNH LW D :,1 :,1 research will have huge clinical implica- After the experimental exercise and age,” Best said. much of a role does inflammation play in Being tense and finding little or no time fields or leave the area for work. They also say using keywords on resumes that will make it ties and Exchange That’s likely because of the uptick in com- traffic tickets dismissed.” really going to do.

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39 310-286-6601 Bus type N/A. SAN FERNANDO VALLEY BUSINESS JOURNAL August 15, 2011 34 August 15, 2011 CALENDAR SAN FERNANDO VALLEY BUSINESS JOURNAL Bankruptcy information is supplied by Timely Info of Chapter 13: a bankruptcy plan available to individuals COMMENTARY BANKRUPTCIES Bus type N/A. Los Angeles, Jack Vaughn (323) 664-4423. whose “income is sufficiently stable and regular to Troy Builders Investment Trust Evergreen Plaza Investment enable such individual to make payments under a 55 Bluebell Partnership 6644 Balboa Ave Chapter 7: a “straight” liquidation bankruptcy involv- ‘It was quite ‘We have ‘The property sfvbj.com Courts: Private Mediation May Offer Faster Resolution -DE, LLC plan.” The debtor makes payments to a trustee who Wesco: Selling Shares Was Exit Strategy for Investors 5531 Bluebell Ave Van Nuys 91406 ing an appointed trustee to sell all assets by auction or Woodland Hills-Tarzana Chamber of Commerce Business Killers 3659 East Thousand Oaks Blvd disburses the funds to creditors. entertaining different product owners who find Tuesday, August 16 Holiday Inn Woodland Hills Warner Center 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18 Valley Village 91607 Chapter:7 other means to pay creditors and trustee fees. and shuttered courtrooms. Sixteen months Thousand Oaks 91362 Chapter:7 Assets:N/A working with the lines and occupy the most Continued from page 1 L.A.’s Aging Sewers Are in Need of Repair Essential Steps for Writing a Business Plan 21101 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills Small Business Development Center Continued from page 1 Chapter 11: Involuntary bankruptcy: the debtor is forced into bank- Business Ownership and Marketing Seminar ago 329 employees were handed pink slips. Chapter:11 Assets:500,000 Debts:N/A a process which allows a business to gain GALPIN GETS IT. $25 in advance; $30 at the door University Center at College of the Canyons ruptcy by secured creditors whose claims total at least Part I & II Assets:N/A Debts:1,426,041 Doc#SV11-18157-AA temporary relief from paying debt in order to attempt a pig.’ different spaces success tend to Contact & RSVP: (818) 347-4737 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita 5p.m.–9p.m. During a budget crunch in November 2002, $220,000. Involuntary bankruptcy may be filed under vert into biofuel. Last year, Inphi Corp.,with he Valley Industry and Commerce 9a.m.–1p.m. SCORE – Ventura County Chapter Debts:N/A Doc#SV11-17924-VK File-Date:07/05/11 successful reorganization. The debtor remains in con- Free; plus parking Fred Gaines, a lawyer at Gaines & 29 courtrooms were closed. Chapter 7 or 11. Kym Mitchell, in the insurance stick with major operations in Westlake Village, and Association (VICA) seldom has the Small Business Development Center Los Robles Greens Country Club Doc#SV11-17858-VK File-Date:06/29/11 Alfred J Verdi trol of the business during the bankruptcy and the Networking Mixer Contact & RSVP: (661) 362-5900 Stacey, whose Encino firm is involved with “The options you have are layoffs, fur- online marketing firm ReachLocal went pub- opportunity to commend the City of University Center at College of the Canyons 299 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks File-Date:06/28/11 William Brownstein 818-845-3100 business continues to function. Montrose Pet community.’ (filming).’ T 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. 100 real estate cases across the state, said loughs, closure of courthouses and attrition,” M Jonathan Hayes lic. Los Angeles for operating in an efficient and 21600 Oxnard St., Suite 250, Essential Steps for Writing a Business Plan Free 310-458-0048 Bus type N/A. aka: also known as fdba: formerly doing business as FAW: formerly associated with Hospital , $35; plus parking North Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce more people may take their disputes else- 818-882-5600 R.E. Purchase/management/sales. dba: fka: Jim Scanlon, Gary Onyshko, Mark Sogomian, Ernst & Young’s IPO effective manner. Far too often we have Woodland Hills, CA 91367 Part I & II Contact & RSVP: (805) 204-6022 Edmon said, adding that court administrators doing business as formerly known as PAGE 3 Contact & RSVP: (661) 362-5900 Hamer Toyota Single asset R.E. Onyx Development LLC Main Phone: 818-676-1750 • FAX: 818-676-1747 9a.m.–1p.m. where. will also raid the $81 million in reserves to Scanlon Guerra Burke, Real to Reel Inc., leader for the West Coast, said the long-term pointed out that the city is wasting money 11041 Sepulveda Blvd., Mission Hills Topeka Valley Investments, Inc 5632 Van Nuys Blvd 234 www.sfvbj.com Small Business Development Center “The California courts will be looked at as help defray the impacts. “In order to get by Page 8 PAGE 16 benefits of IPO activity in the region can be through poor fiscal management, lack of Monthly Business Luncheon: 2011 Market Outlook Free 15352 Vanowen Street 5431 Topeka Drive Van Nuys 91401 Palos Verdes Development 818-905-7711 Assets:N/A Build WorkSource Center Saturday, Aug. 20 oversight or simply failing to capitalize on PUBLISHER & PRESIDENT 11:45 a.m. Contact & RSVP: (818)349-5676 much less reliable,” he said. “If you want with this level of cuts, those monies are going Apartments-DE, LLC Tarzana 91356 Chapter:7 Group LLC Retail art gallery. Debts:N/A significant, particularly when a new public Valley Industry Association 9207 Eton Ave, Chatsworth Solidifying Your Goals and Objectives your matter resolved in a more timely fashion to be spent down. We’re considering all 3659 East Thousand Oaks Blvd Chapter:7 Assets:N/A 4570 Van Nuys Blvd #131 Doc#SV11-18481-VK company stays headquartered in Southern uncollected debt. In fact, we have dedicated Pegi Matsuda Free Valencia Country Club Health Care Reform Educational Seminar 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. you’re going to need to utilize some kind of options.” Thousand Oaks 91362 Assets:N/A Debts:N/A Sherman Oaks 91403 Woodland Arc Properties, Inc. File-Date:07/14/11 California and continues to grow. Nancy Sidhu, the senior economist with ing is one in which shares are sold to raise said, is in the supply chain management side column after column to outrageous examples [email protected] / 818.676.1750 27330 Tourney Road, Valencia 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. Contact & RSVP: (661) 362-5900 SCORE – Los Angeles Chapter dispute resolution.” Adelman of Greenberg & Bass said he Chapter:11 Debts:N/A Doc#SV11-18217-AA Chapter:7 18375 Ventura Blvd, Ste 423 Pro-per. PEOPLE IN THE NEWS Jones, Venise ...... 1 Nathanson, Todd...... 5 Sidhu, Nancy...... 1 “There is also an indirect impact in that an the Los Angeles County Economic Develop- capital. and delivery of parts to aircraft manufacturers of ineffective city operations. $45 reserved by Aug. 12; $50 afterward Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corp. 330 N. Brand Blvd., Suite 190, Glendale Assets:N/A Assets:0 Tarzana 91356 Retail sales. K QuickBooks Level 1 Gaines said those who are entering into believes that with the cuts, people will lose Doc#SV11-18028-VK File-Date:07/07/11 Nebens, Carrie ...... 1 Skullr, Diana ...... 1 active IPO market sends a message of ment Corp., said the increasing number of Wesco employees, including top execu- and subcontractors. This is why, when a city department finally EDITOR Contact & RSVP: (661) 294-8088 or www.via.org College of the Canyons $35 through Aug. 19; $45 at the door Debts:N/A File-Date:07/01/11 Pro-per. Debts:18,000 Chapter:7 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. A F Klein, Philip ...... 1 Nebens, Carrie ...... 10, 12 Smith, Ron ...... 5 got it right, VICA had to jump on board and Jaclyn Giovis Contact & RSVP: (818) 552-3206 contracts where they choose where a dispute confidence in the trial system. Doc#SV11-17870-MT Lynne Romano Single asset R.E. Doc#SV11-18449-MT Assets:N/A Trans-Aid Inc.; increased confidence in the economy, which Southern California companies selling shares tives, now are shareholders in the company, “We will be a significant player,” Wein- University Center, Lecture Hall 107 Small Business Development Center will be resolved will be using other states “You’re going to force more people into File-Date:06/28/11 626-552-0270 File-Date:07/13/11 Debts:N/A DBA: Trans Aid Ambulance; Abbott, Bill ...... 1 Farrell, Brian ...... 20 Klug, Mara...... 10, 12 O Snyder, Randy J...... 1 has an impact on the larger business commu- indicates a certain dynamic taking place in the Weinstein said. stein said. “Even bigger than we’ve been.” support a practical and thoughtful plan to [email protected] / 818. 316.3125 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Valencia South Valley WorkSource Center Wednesday, Aug. 17 Free more often. “That’s always less convenient private dispute resolution,” he said. “Not that M Jonathan Hayes Investment. 3623 Old Conejo Road Chirnese L Liverpool Doc#SV11-18692-VK Trans Aid Non Emergency Adelman, David...... 1 Feinstein, Katherine ...... 1 Kuo, Ben ...... 1 Olcese, Debra ...... 10, 12 Sogomian, Mark...... 1 nity,” Sogomian said. region. Wesco provides inventory management Fifty-three percent of the company’s busi- restore and repair the city’s sewer system. The 38510 Sierra Highway, Palmdale 818-882-5600 STAFF REPORTERS Business Networking Luncheon Contact: 661-288-4400 Tuesday, Aug. 23 and more costly,” he said. that's a bad thing. But it undercuts some of Title Holding Trust 818-714-2200 File-Date:07/20/11 Medical Transportation Andberg, Ernest ...... 6 Fisher, Allan...... 10, 12 L California is leading the nation in the num- “It says we have new companies, young services and distributes parts to the prime con- ness is in military aircraft and the balance in Bureau of Sanitation’s 10-Year Financial Plan THE POWER OF TRUST Free Single asset R.E. Bardi Properties, LLC 3623 Old Conejo Road #18 Bus type N/A. Lynne Romano 1300 Gardena Ave Onyshko, Gary ...... 16 Stewart, Martha...... 1 11:30 a.m. -1:15 p.m. Networking Breakfast L.A. is the state’s biggest court system our basic principles of our justice system — ber of companies making an IPO, according companies that are just going public and will- tractors and their subcontractors for making commercial planes. for L.A. Wastewater Infrastructure proactively Mark Madler Contact & RSVP: (661) 362-5900 23278 Park Basilico Newbury Park 91320 626-552-0270 Glendale 91204 Arquette, Nick ...... 16 Flam, Rick ...... 18 Laemmle, Greg...... 5 P Strong, Alan K...... 10, 12 7a.m.–9a.m. with 605 courtrooms, 4,900 employees and a trial by a jury of your peers.” to the second-quarter 2011 Ernst & Young ing to submit to more scrutiny,” she said. commercial and military aircraft. The compa- The commercial sector is the bright spot, undertakes the daunting task of ensuring the [email protected] / 818. 316.3126 Normandie Court III-DE, LLC Calabasas 91302 Chapter:7 CareNext of California, LLC Investment. Chapter:11 B Frazier, Kathi ...... 1 Lampe, David ...... 1 Parsky, Gerald...... 6 T North Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce growing caseload that reached three million During a meeting in San Francisco last 3659 East Thousand Oaks Blvd Chapter:7 Assets:N/A 21900 Burbank Blvd Assets:N/A LLP US IPO Pipeline study, released earlier ny had a 10 percent share of the $6.5 billion as there is a production rate increase of 30 VICA city maintains a accounting, aviation and aerospace, banking & Porter Valley Country Club last year, nearly a third of all the cases han- month, judges and other court officials from Thousand Oaks 91362 Assets:N/A Debts:N/A Woodland Hills 91367 Persson's Nursery Inc Debts:N/A Bartolucci, Tony ...... 10, 12 Fred Gaines...... 1 Larisey, John ...... 13 Purtuas, Eddie...... 1 Tannehill, Steve ...... 9 this month. From April through the end of Wesco IPO global market for hardware, bearings, elec- percent to 40 percent forecast for Boeing Co. safe and healthy finance, manufacturing, media and entertainment, Trust can’t be bought...it must be earned. That’s what Galpin WHY GO GALPIN? 19216 Singing Hills Dr., Northridge transportation, and the Cities of Burbank, dled across the state. Some 60 percent of all PHOTO BY DAVID SPRAGUE across the state made impassioned pleas to Chapter:11 Debts:N/A Doc#SV11-18223-AA Chapter:7 3115 E. Sierra Madre Blvd Doc#LA11-40246-BR Berman, Howard ...... 18 Fuentes, Leonel E...... 10, 12 Leukert, Rick ...... 3 R Tenn, Ben ...... 9 June, 42 U.S. companies went public and 140 For Wesco investor Carlyle, going public tronic components and machined parts in and Airbus, two of the world’s premier com- LOCAL UPDATE sewer system. Motors has been doing since 1946 – earning the trust and Cost: $20 members / $25 non-members Infrastructure: City making investment to replace aging sewer pipes. cases are for traffic infractions; 30 percent are Attorney Fred Gaines (left) meets with client Ira Handelman at Gaines & Stacey in Encino. the Judicial Council, which supports the 58 Assets:N/A Doc#SV11-18061-VK File-Date:07/07/11 Assets:N/A Pasadena File-Date:07/15/11 Bojarsky, Lara...... 10, 12 G others were intending to go public, with an was the next logical step after investing in the 2010, according to its prospectus for Ken Herbert We all Antelope Valley and Simi Valley Contact & RSVP: (818)349-5676 Debts:N/A Lorch, Stuart ...... 8 Ramirez, Sal ...... 10, 12 Tetz, Warren ...... 21 mercial jet makers, said ,anana- confidence of California residents with a total dedication to VICA File-Date:07/01/11 Jeffrey S Hoffman Debts:N/A 91107 Henry D Paloci CATCHING THE • Over 4000 Vehicles In Stock! for cases including criminal, juvenile, family county courts, to minimize the cuts. M average deal valued at $169 million. Out of company for five years, said Hal Weinstein, investors. lyst with Wedbush Securities, who follows remember the resulted in an 80 percent reduction in sewage will go into effect January 1, 2012. This is a Doc#SV11-17872-MT Stephen L Burton 800-756-5977 Doc#SV11-18456-VK Chapter:7 888-777-2404 Bourdon, Michael...... 10, 12 Gill, Victor...... 18 Rasic, Joe ...... 5 Thompson, Jim ...... 16 Jessica Vernabe each customer’s long-term satisfaction. Our commitment to How to Create, Start and Manage Your New Business law and others; and 10 percent are civil. lawyers said. Criminal cases won’t be signifi- “The civil side is going to have to bear a “We’re just judges,” said Kern Superior File-Date:06/28/11 818-501-5055 Single asset R.E. File-Date:07/14/11 Assets:30,301 Medical transportation services. C Gleason, Scott ...... 6 Marchica, Joe...... 1 Rose, Judi ...... 20 W the companies registered for an IPO, Califor- executive vice president of sales and market- Shares in the company were sold at $15 on the aerospace industry. LOCAL BUSINESS ISSUES devastating dam- spills since 2000. small investment now that will prevent far [email protected] / 818. 316.3123 • Great Deals! - We wouldn’t be the 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. The biggest impacts will be felt in civil cantly slowed because of the U.S. Constitu- disproportionate amount of the cuts,” said M Jonathan Hayes nia had 25, followed by Texas with 14 and age that was In order to keep up with the repairs needed costlier repairs and dangerous public health you has paid off! People trust Galpin for the right selection, the Court Judge David Lampe.“We’renot Bus type N/A. Daniel H Reiss Debts:166,157 Campochiaro, Patty ...... 1 Goldman, Liz ...... 16 ing. July28andhavetradedin$14.25to$15.25 “This is the start of a cycle of a strong THAT FALL THROUGH education, family business, government and politics, #1 Volume Ford Dealer In the World for SCORE – Los Angeles Chapter 818-882-5600 310-229-1234 Doc#LA11-40136-BB Marciniw, George ...... 18 Rothman, Eric ...... 8 Warekois, Tom...... 6 cases and business disputes, judges and tion’s speedy trial act laws, they added. Lee Smalley Edmon, the presiding judge for politicians, policymakers. We need to marshal Briarfield Group, Inc Walter William Inc Florida with nine, the study showed. “This is part of their long term exit strate- range since. Carlyle remains a majority recovery in terms of build rates,” Herbert said. caused when to maintain city sewers, the Bureau of Sanita- risks in the future. health care, hospitality and tourism, right price and the right service. That’s how we sell more Fords 330 N. Brand Blvd., Suite 190, Glendale Single asset R.E. Health care. File-Date:07/14/11 13613 Ventura Blvd Campochiaro, Patty ....10, 12 Braff, Zach...... 16 Martin, Tony...... 5 Rush, David...... 5 Weigel, Bonnie ...... 20 THE CRACKS 20 consecutive years, the #1 Volume L.A.’s courts. He has formed a budget work- the courage to return to our core humility, JMA Engineering, Inc; 19227 Briarfield Way In the Ernst & Young report, technology gy that will take some years, admittedly,” investor in the company. Wesco’s plans for growth includes getting aging water pipes tion must raise its rates. The current budget As business people, we all understand the insurance, restaurants, retail, $35 through Aug. 19; $45 at the door DBA: JMA Construction Co Tarzana 91356 Adam M Leach Sherman Oaks 91423 than any other dealer in the world, more Jaguars than any ing group to recommend cuts to the court’s which is the simple task of presiding upon or Clark, Jeffery ...... 6 Goodwin, Karenjo ...... 10, 12 Marzullo, Will...... 1 Rutherford, Vivian K. ...10, 12 Weinstein, Hal ...... 1 was the most active industry sector. Other Weinstein said. With the proceeds not going to the company new business from existing customers through began erupting across the city. Now just imag- only allows for infrastructure replacement and need to make smart investments that will Cities of Glendale and Santa Clarita Jaguar Dealer in the USA, and the Contact & RSVP: (818) 552-3206 Westlake Evergreen-DE, LLC 6143 Hope Street Chapter:7 Platinum Venture Capital 626-583-1105 Chapter:11 S executive committee made up of judges from deciding the cases for the citizens of our 3659 East Thousand Oaks Blvd Simi Valley 93063 Funding LLC Plant nursery. Assets:N/A Conway, Daniel ...... 5 Grooms, Catherine...... 9 Marzullo, Will...... 10, 12 Welk, Larry ...... 18 active sectors include oil and gas, banking and A private investment firm often has the itself, the IPO is not likely to make a big differ- supply chain management services, adding ine if that was not water flooding our neighbor- repair once every 168 years, more than twice prevent additional costs down the road. Meg Boberg other dealer in America and the most Mazdas, Lincolns and #1 Mazda and Lincoln/Mercury Dealer Leaders Forum Assets:N/A H Connecting VICA’s membership with world-class leaders across L.A. County. communities. That’s what we do. That task Thousand Oaks 91362 Chapter:7 Debts:N/A 11437 Wish Ave Debts:N/A Cooper, Angie ...... 1 Milius, Julie...... 10, 12 Savell, Abby ...... 9 Werner, Bill ...... 21 finance and industrial products. goal of taking their investment public as a ence in the near term on the company’s finan- new customers that competitors cannot serve, hoods, but gallons of raw sewage. That is a the lifetime of an average sewer line. Keeping up with the maintenance of our [email protected] / 818. 316.3124 Mercurys in the Western USA! in the Western USA, if the deals Los Angeles Superior Court Chapter:11 Assets:0 Doc#SV11-18336-MT Granada Hills 91344 Bree Enterprises LLC; Doc#SV11-18544-MT Wednesday, Aug. 24 Ira Handelman, the president of Handel- needs to be funded as much as possible.” Cooper, Jill ...... 5 Handelman, Ira...... 1 Mitchell, Kym ...... 3 Savell, Dan ...... 9 Willaims, Wayne ...... 18 A strong IPO market, industry insiders way to make back their investment, said Ben cial position, Sidhu said. But the fact the com- and serving airlines and airline maintenance sight (and smell) that should be avoided at all Already a lean department, cuts are no sewer system is in the best interest of everyone Angela Melero Assets:N/A Debts:449,123 File-Date:07/11/11 Chapter:7 DBA: Bree's Pet Depot File-Date:07/15/11 weren’t great! Ribbon Cutting & Business Networking Mixer By the Numbers man Consulting Inc., an Encino-based gov- Katherine Feinstein, the presiding judge said, makes it easier for a company to raise Kuo, editor and publisher of SoCalTech.com, pany is now listed on an exchange facilitates organizations, making acquisitions, and enter- costs. The 10-Year Financial Plan for L.A. longer an option. Staffing for the Bureau of who lives, works and owns a business in Debts:N/A Doc#SV11-18103-AA Lynne Romano Assets:N/A 23219 W Via Flored Robert M Yaspan Cummings, Joe ...... 10, 12 Haynes, Brian...... 16 Mothershed, Juliet ...... 20 Scanlon, Jim ...... 8 Williamson, Jeff ...... 6 [email protected] / 818. 316.3135 We truly appreciate the trust of our customers and the 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. ernment and community relations group for of San Francisco Superior Court, called the capital and reduces the likelihood that a com- an online tech industry publication. the next time it wants to add shares, she said. ing high growth markets such as Mexico, Wastewater Infrastructure is the way to prevent Sanitation has been cut by 15 percent in the Los Angeles. Doc#SV11-17874-MT File-Date:07/02/11 626-552-0270 Debts:N/A Valencia 91355 818-905-7711 D-E Herrera-Lowry, Claudia .....18 Y • Family Owned for Over 60 Years Woodland Hills-Tarzana Chamber of Commerce Murphy, Will...... 9 Serebryany, Emily...... 1 community we have so proudly served for over 60 years. We Fiscal Year ’08-’09 ’09-’10 the development community, called the cuts budget shortfall a “disastrous situation” and File-Date:06/28/11 Rob R Nichols Investments. Doc#SV11-18481-VK Chapter:7 Retail art gallery. pany will become an acquisition or merger “They build a company into something the For the aerospace industry, the Wesco China, India and Saudi Arabia. such a catastrophe. past three years and operating costs were The Bureau of Sanitation is acting RESEARCHER Acapulco Dameris, Peter ...... 10, 12 Hoener, Tom...... 13 N Serebryany, Val...... 10, 12 Yurko, Allen ...... 6 are grateful that most of our patrons are repeat customers or • Friendly, Knowledgeable Sales Staff Judges ...... 447 ...... 456 devastating. He said further delays would pleaded with state court administrators to M Jonathan Hayes 818-914-4741 File-Date:07/14/11 Assets:14 target. public will find valuable and an IPO is a way stock sale sends a signal that the company is Adding employees or expanding facilities The average lifespan of a sewer line is slashed by $27 million over the last two years responsibly by taking the necessary measures Josh Dausch 21326 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills impinge on businesses that depend on resolu- save this vital public service. The San Fran- 818-882-5600 Construction. 10929 Vanowen Partnership Pro-per. Debts:525,756 Woodland Arc Properties, Inc. DeLeon, Dennis...... 21 Howitt, Rachel...... 4 Nakata, Keith...... 16 Sharf, Bernie ...... 10, 12 Z “From an economic standpoint, an IPO is to get it out there,” Kuo said. ready to be more competitive and where it in Valencia is not in the company’s plans as of about 80 years. Within Los Angeles’s 6,700 with the installation of automated systems. to get ahead of potential problems. The Members free; $10 guests Commissioners ...... 119 ...... 110 [email protected] / 818. 316.3130 personal referrals. This motivates us to constantly upgrade • Choose From 9 Different Franchises tions to move forward with projects. cisco court issued pink slips to 41 percent of Single asset R.E. 10929 Vanowen Street, Suite 183 Retail sales. Doc#LA11-40168-BB 18375 Ventura Blvd, Ste 423 Durkin, David...... 6 J Nakomoto, Don...... 1 Shelley, Anita...... 10, 12 Zeddy, Daniel ...... 6 great for job growth and successful IPO com- It is not unusual that private shareholders wants to position itself in the market, Wein- now, Weinstein said. miles of sewers, about 20 percent of the lines There is simply nothing else to cut in order business community should reward those Contact & RSVP: (818) 347-4737 Referees ...... 28 ...... 28 Diamond Jewelry, Inc North Hollywood 91605 File-Date:07/14/11 Tarzana 91356 our performance at Galpin…to keep your trust and build on it! Bill Lockyer “It's absolutely a catastrophe,” Handelman its court staff and closing 25 of its court- Edmon, Lee Smalley ...... 1 Jacobs, Pat ...... 10, 12 panies stay independent and support jobs,” sell off part of their stake in a company to stein said. “We are in good shape here for the are octogenarians or beyond. Additionally, 50 to free up the additional funds that are required efforts by getting behind the smart and CONTRIBUTING COLUMNISTS • Over 100 Finance Sources Employees ...... 5,400 ...... 4,894 Calpacific Mortgage, Inc 6320 Canoga Avenue, 15th Floor Chapter:11 Walter William Inc G Marshall Hann Chapter:7 How to Successfully Start Your New Business said. “Everything in government takes too rooms, Feinstein said. 6700 Fallbrook Avenue, Suite 111 Woodland Hills 91367 Assets:2,400,000 13613 Ventura Blvd 661-255-3600 Assets:N/A Sogomian said. other investors in an IPO. A secondary offer- The company’s growth area, Weinstein moment,” Weinstein said. percent are more than 70 years old, meaning to keep up with construction obligations. This essential 10-Year Financial Plan for L.A. Martin M. Cooper Our Changing Valley Please contact me directly and I will personally connect you 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. • Galpin Auto Sports (G.A.S.) World California State Treasurer long.” “San Francisco may be the first trial court West Hills 91307 Chapter:7 Debts:6,930,579 Sherman Oaks 91423 Bus type N/A. Debts:N/A they will be due for repairs within the next is why the infrastructure improvement plan Wastewater Infrastructure. Brendan Huffman Capitol Offenses Bert Boeckmann Small Business Development Center The decrease in the number of commissioners is due to the nine positions A December 2009 study of the economic to fall, but I know that others are soon to fol- Chapter:7 Assets:N/A Doc#SV11-18407-MT Chapter:11 Doc#SV11-18692-VK COMPANIES IN THE NEWS Glendale Adventist Services...... 1, 10, 12 S decade. includes unavoidable rate increases. with the appropriate manager to take care of your needs. Famous Customizing Shop for all University Center at College of the Canyons having been converted to judgeships during this fiscal year (per CG69625.(a).) impacts of L.A. court cutbacks projected that low,” she said. “I know that these are terribly Assets:N/A Debts:N/A File-Date:07/12/11 Assets:N/A Platinum Venture Capital File-Date:07/20/11 Currently, the Bureau of Sanitation has 50 Each family in Los Angeles will see their Do you think sewer repairs are important PHOTOGRAPHER Owner/President, Galpin Motors makes and models! 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita Debts:N/A Doc#SV11-18114-AA William H Brownstein Debts:N/A Funding LLC Lynne Romano Medical Center ...... 21 Montrose Pet Hospital...... 3 Scanlon Guerra Burke ...... 8 818.778.2110 1,800 court employees could be laid off and difficult times … but I also know that our cit- projects underway to repair aging sewer lines sewer rates rise about $34 per year for each of enough to merit the rate increases? David Sprague $30; plus parking Doc#SV11-17889-MT File-Date:07/05/11 Doc#SV11-18544-MT 11437 Wish Ave 626-552-0270 Greenberg & Bass ...... 1 Monument Restaurants ...... 5 Seltel, Inc...... 14 43 criminal and 139 civil courtrooms could 310-458-0048 A Canoga Park-West and build new ones. The department’s proac- the next 10 years, just slightly under $3 per Email your responses or thoughts about the Contact & RSVP: (661) 362-5900 Annual Case Filings Summary Fiscal Year ’08-’09 ’09-’10 izens’ access to justice is fundamental and File-Date:06/29/11 Kenneth Jay Schwartz Bus type N/A. File-Date:07/15/11 Granada Hills 91344 Investment. N PEOPLE ON THE MOVE close by fiscal 2012-2013 if the state’s eco- paramount … For our justice system to sur- ABC ...... 16 Hills WorkSource Center ...1 Group 3 Aviation...... 18 Sharf, Woodward and tive approach to managing the city’s sewers has month. If approved, the proposed rate increases column to [email protected]. ADVERTISING SALES MANAGER Civil General ...... 74,862 .....81,726 Alan F Broidy 818-226-1205 Robert M Yaspan Chapter:7 Social Media Marketing Made Simple nomic problem continues. vive, it is your (the Judicial Council’s) Accountants Intl...... 10, 12 Career Strategies, Inc..10, 12 H Nadler & Larimer Associates, Inc...... 10, 12 Jamie Chien Civil Limited (excluding small claims) ...... 147,515 . . .135,525 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. This latest grim budget picture comes on solemn duty to preserve this access.” Adecco ...... 10, 12 Carlyle Group...... 1 Hallmark Channel ...... 14 Advertising...... 14 Simi Valley Hospital ...... 21 INSURANCE [email protected] / 818.676.1750 x 19 Small Business Development Center Unlawfull Detainers ...... 74,420 .....70,865 the heels of four previous years of furloughs Small Business Larry Chimbole Cultural Center Advanced Bionics...... 1 CB Richard Ellis...... 5 Handelman Consulting Inc. .1 NAI Capital ...... 4 We are pleased to announce the addition of Robert W. Smith, 70,826 ADVERTISING ACCOUNT MANAGERS #1 VOLUME FORD DEALER IN THE WORLD FOR 20 CONSECUTIVE YEARS! Tuesday, August 30 38350 Sierra Hwy, Palmdale Small Claims ...... 78,771 ..... Advanced Personnel CBS Radio Networks...... 14 Hooters...... 3 NBC ...... 16 Development Center...... 9 Senior Vice President, of Wells Fargo Insurance Services USA, Valley’s ‘Godfather’ Takes a Bow BUSINESS Victoria Brown Free Felony ...... 60,277 .....57,697 House Ear Institute ...... 16 New York Times...... 18 SoCalTech.com ...... 1 Inc. MARKETPLACE Profiles...... 10, 12 CBS ...... 18 have a scoop for you in this week’s col- ernment for changes over 1,000 area businesses. Contact & RSVP: (661) 362-5900 Misdemeanor ...... 488,097 ...479,665 I St. Vincent Medical Center16 [email protected] / 818.676.1750 x 12 noon-1:30 p.m. Aerotek ...... 10, 12 Centers for International Northeast Valley Health umn. (Boy, would I love to be able to have that enhance the land- Fleming announced his plans to retire at the Family Law (includes dissolution nulify and legal seperations) .91,244 .....88,804 BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES DIRECTORY Stephens Inc...... 6 Robert brings 11+ years of experience in executive liability The Power of Email Marketing Madler: Helicopter Noise Aerotek ...... 1 Trade Development ...... 7 illi Commercial Real Estate..5 Corporation ...... 20 one in every edition.) So to snatch a phrase scape for business, Alliance’s annual gala, which was held at the Kevin Culwell The Beverly Garland Holiday Inn 1p.m.–3p.m. 21,503 insurance advisory and property and casualty brokerage I Juvenile Dependency ...... 19,416 ..... Subway...... 5 Airbus ...... 1 Ceres Inc...... 1 InphiCorp...... 1 Northridge Insurance experience, structuring alternative risk placements, and client from the old silent films, I’m going to cut to promote job growth, Valley Performing Arts Center at California [email protected] / 818.676.1750 x 28 Small Business Development Center Juvenile Delinquency ...... 31,770 .....28,353 T 4222 Vineland Avenue Larry Chimbole Cultural Center Continued from page 18 ters fly at as high of an altitude as possible; CONSTRUCTION REAL ESTATE INDUSTRIAL AlphaProTemps, Chipotle ...... 5 InSite Development ...... 5 Agency...... 8 relationship management. the chase. and help to build and State University, Northridge on July 23. After 101,320 ADVERTISING & EVENTS COORDINATOR 38350 Sierra Hwy, Palmdale Informal Juvenile and Traffic ...... 128,410 ... identify noise sensitive areas and adjust routes APR, Inc...... 10, 12 College of the Canyons ...... 9 Insurance Brokers Northrop Grumman ...... 1 Tejon Ranch...... 16 The Valley Economic Alliance has recom- support a skilled 16 years in the role, it was time to pass the 2,200 advisory in nature only and has no jurisdiction to avoid them; fly over industrial areas and mended one of its own to succeed Chairman workforce. torch. Rikki Valle North Hollywood Free Mental Health ...... 2,288 ...... American Institute of CPAs..1 Commercial Programming and Agents NPD Group ...... 5 THQ, Inc...... 20 He has an outstanding reputation in the insurance brokerage Contact & RSVP: (661) 362-5900 10,263 over helicopters. major roadways to mask the noise; and avoid David Fleming, who at the end of the year will Fleming, who has “We need some new blood,” Fleming said. [email protected] / 818.676.1750 x 18 FAMILY OWNED FOR OVER 60 YEARS! MUSTANG SHOWROOM HORSELESS CARRIAGE RESTAURANT Probate ...... 10,421 ..... American Staffing ystems, Inc...... 10, 12 San Fernando Valley...... 8 O Two Guys Burger and Fries .5 Smith community, and is a tremendous asset to the Sherman Oaks team. OVER 4000 CARS TO CHOOSE FROM! 1,857,825 Neither does Los Angeles World Airports, early morning and late night flights. Triumph retire from his position on the Executive Com- been a major busi- The group’s Executive Committee had 10- Traffic Infractions ...... 1,828,986 .. Association ...... 1 Commons at Calabasas ...... 5 Intuit...... 1 Okami, Inc...... 1 U PRODUCTION MANAGER 108,587 owner and operator of Van Nuys Airport. As the president of the Professional Heli- Tee Prizes If you would like to contact Robert, please call direct 818-464-9333. Congratulations mittee of the organization’s board of directors. ness, community and 15 business leaders on its list of potential suc- Cost: $50 for VICA Members; $100 Non-Members Friday, Aug. 26 Non-Traffic Infractions ...... 96,678 ... The best council members had to say is for copter Pilots Association, Welk is working on Angel City Air...... 18 Crown Media Family IRIS International, Inc...... 6 On Assignment Inc...... 10, 12 Universal CityWalk...... 16 Secretary and Officer Martha Diaz Aszke- FROM THE civic leader for the cessors, Fleming said. The committee sought a Marcia Lindahl 1,315 Instruments Rob and welcome aboard! Lunch and parking included. QuickBooks Boot Camp Appellate ...... 1,217 ...... the residents to keep up the pressure on offi- community outreach to identify noise sensitive Anthony International Inc.....7 Networks ...... 14 J P Universal Industries ...... 7 nazy was chosen unanimously to lead the NEWSROOM San Fernando Valley chair who was an established member of the [email protected] / 818.676.1750 x 27 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Habeas Corpus ...... 2,522 ...... 2,680 cials at all levels – city, county and federal. areas. The group also wants to get involved as Jewish Vocational P3 Production Update...... 16 University of Phoenix...... 13 Putting Contest Alliance’s board, Fleming said. The Executive region for more than business community and who was willing and Register at www.vica.com Small Business Development Center Burbank AT&T ...... 3 CSUN...... 1 Jaclyn Giovis CIRCULATION DIRECTOR Premier America Credit Union “One person can speak out and it falls on Berman’s Los Angeles Residential Helicopter Aurora Capital Group...... 7 D Service of Los Angeles...... 1 Pacific Rotor Ways ...... 18 V Committee cast its vote on Aug. 9, and will 40 years, has been a able to volunteer countless hours to the job. Or call 818.817.0545 deaf ears,” said councilmember Wayne Noise Relief Act moves its way through Con- recommend Diaz Aszkenazy to the Board of key part of the organization’s success. He has Diaz Aszkenazy fits the role perfectly, Michael Levine 19867 Prairie St., Chatsworth Avita Capital Partners...... 7 K Pacoima Health Center .....20 VACO...... 10, 12 Shotgun Format ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Fiscal Year ’08-’09 ’09-’10 Williams, a Sherman Oaks resident. “One gress, Welk said. Disney...... 1 Governors, which has the final approval on the been the Alliance’s chairman since 1996, the Fleming said. [email protected] / $99 YOUR BEST SOURCE, AND STOCKING B Contact & RSVP: (661) 362-5900 Jury Trials ...... 5,620 ...... 5,366 plus 100 speaks out and politicians start to lis- The bill, if enacted, requires the FAA to set E Kaiser Permanente ...... 20 PCS Development ...... 16 VAL S.p.A...... 7 As part of their statewide expansion, Valley Economic appointment. The Board of Governors is year the organization was founded. Many call “She’s very sharp, very intuitive and she has 323.549.5225 x 247 THE PREMIER COLLECTION KID’S PLAYROOM CLUB ASTON LINCOLN & JAGUAR SHOWROOMS VOLVO SHOWROOM Presented by - Union Bank Michel Ottolia Juror Summonses Mailed ...... 3,085,631 ..2,835,573 ten.” guidelines on flight paths and minimum alti- DISTRIBUTOR FOR : Beachwood Canyon Equis Financial L Perfecto Staffing...... 10, 12 Valley Community Clinic....20 Continental Breakfast Development Center has hired as Senior Business expected to approve the decision at its meeting, him the “Godfather of the Valley.” (The list of a great reputation,” Fleming said. “Her words QuickBooks Boot Camp Development Officer bringing VEDC small business financial CONTROLLER Jurors Responding ...... 1,089,405 ..1,457,621 tudes for helicopter operators in residential Neighborhood Staffing ...... 1, 10, 12 L.A. Percussion Rentals ...... 9 Peronnel Plus...... 1 Valley Economic Alliance.....1 which is scheduled for Aug. 24, he said. his achievements and leadership roles could fill are her bond, and that’s AAA rated.” 10 a.m. – 4:30 pm services to the Bay Area. Nancy Schwartz 1.42 Solutions to the noise areas of Los Angeles County. Exemptions ► Ametek-US Gauge Association ...... 18 Ernst & Young...... 1 Laemmle BLVD Theater...... 5 Personnel Plus...... 10, 12 Valley Presbyterian Diaz Aszkenazy said she is honored to this entire column, so I’ll refrain from listing Diaz Aszkenazy has been the Alliance’s Co-sponsor - Stay Green, Inc. Small Business Development Center Average Days Served ...... 1.39 ...... In N Out Burger Lunch [email protected] / Premier America Credit Union There are efforts on several fronts to would be made for police, fire and military ► BLVD Association ...... 5 Exact Staff Inc...... 10, 12 Lancaster Jethawks...... 9 Pierce College ...... 13 Hospital ...... 16 receive the committee’s recommendation. them, so as not to leave out any group.) secretary for about five years, and has been address the noise issues. operations. Burkert Fluid Control Solutions Positioned in the Oakland office, he brings more than 25 years Fleming is turning over an organization that Fleming recalls when he accepted the posi- involved with the organization for a least a 323.549.5225 x 202 19867 Prairie St., Chatsworth Bob Hope Airport ...... 18 F Lancaster Performing Pratt & Whitney ValleyCrest Landscaping .....4 $99 Alternative Dispute Resolution* Fiscal Year ’08-’09 ’09-’10 Complaints at Bob Hope centered around The association was “blindsided” by FORFOR SALE/LEASE SALE/LEASE ► Cocktail Awards Reception of experience in banking, business finance and consulting. is in “tip-top shape,” she said. Selected for the tion at the Alliance it had virtually no money, decade. Circle Seal Controls- Rocketdyne ...... 1 Van Nuys Airport...... 18 ASSISTANT TO THE PUBLISHER Contact & RSVP: (661) 362-5900 14,288 helicopter flight training in which the student Berman’s proposal announced on July 28, par- GET NOTICED. Check, relief and solenoid valves Boeing Co...... 1 Feeding America...... 20 Arts Center ...... 5 role, Diaz Aszkenazy said she would aim to no staff and no office. “I was starting from A native of Los Angeles, she and husband Total Cases Referred ...... 17,571** ..... Premier Financial Verdugo Job Center ...... 1 Michael Stirk 11,467 pilot make repeated approaches on the same ticularly because the group was not contacted Office Building on Thousand Oaks. Blvd. Build Workforce ...... 10, 12 Felti and Company ...... 6 Le Pain Quotiden...... 5 Michel will be responsible for establishing VEDC’s presence expand the organization’s reach and get more scratch,” he said. Severyn have been business owners in the Get VICA on your Civil Mediation ...... 15,459 ..... ► United Electric Controls- A Search ...... 10, 12 Wedbush Securities...... 1 Silent Auction in the region while packaging small business loans for VEDC [email protected] / 818.676.1750 x 13 STARBUCKS GALPIN MAZDA GALPIN HONDA GALPIN AUTO SPORTS GALPIN SANTA CLARITA 83 path, said Victor Gill, airport spokesman. by the congressman’s office before it was Flying Glass Co...... 7 Los Angeles County businesses involved in the Alliance’s efforts. But with the help of countless business and Valley for more than 30 years. The duo owns Saturday, Aug. 27 Civil Neutral Evaluation ...... 103 ...... Showcase your ad in the Threshold detection switches R W Ottolia programs. The airport started a dialogue with the announced, Welk said, adding that he has California Lutheran FOOD Share ...... 20 Economic The Alliance is a private, nonprofit econom- community leaders, the organization grew into Aszkenazy Development Inc.,arealestate Material published in the San Fernando Valley Business Journal is copyrighted Rose Goldwater Lifetime Achievement Gala Retired Judge Settlement Conference Program ....57...... 71 flight schools and got them to agree to fly since had contact with the lawmaker’s staff. ► ic development and marketing corporation that what it is today, he said. development company, Pueblo Contracting,a by CBJ, LP or its licensors, including any original wire services. Such material is business team! 6 p.m.- 10 p.m. Bacharach- combustion analyzers University...... 13 Forge ...... 5 Development Corp...... 1 ReachLocal...... 1 Wesco Aircraft #1 VOLUME FORD DEALER IN THE WORLD • #1 VOLUME JAGUAR DEALER IN USA Civil Harassment Mediation ...... 74...... 31 higher over homes, and use the runway rather BUSINESS works to grow and sustain the economic base of The Alliance, based in Sherman Oaks, now The San protected by U.S. and international copyright laws and treaties. All rights Woodland Hills-Tarzana Chamber of Commerce What Welk wants is a bill that would solve Los Angeles Time ...... 18 Real to Reel Inc...... 16 Holdings Inc...... 1 general contracting business, and reserved. Certain trademarks, services marks and trade names appearing in this 1,556 ► GC Valves California Restaurant Fox Family Worldwide ...... 14 People on the Move CBJ, LP. #1 LINCOLN/MERCURY DEALER IN THE WESTERN USA • #1 MAZDA DEALER IN THE WESTERN USA Warner Center Marriott Voluntary Settlement Conference Program ...... 386 ...... than the taxiway to practice the repeated the problem of helicopter noise. As proposed, is the place to recognize deserving business the San Fernando Valley, and to improve the has an annual operating budget of about $1.1 FernandoValley Sun, a weekly bilingual publication are owned by All other trademarks, service marks and trade Fuji Food Products Inc...... 1 M Ronin Staffing ...... 10, 12 Westfield Group...... 20 names appearing in this publication are the property of their respective owners. Call us today at 818.817.0545 or 21850 Oxnard St., Woodland Hills Family Law Non-Custody ...... 803 ...... 845 approaches, Gill said. he said it is tough call whether that goal will ► Association ...... 5 quality of life in our five-city region (Calabasas, million, all of which comes from investor community newspaper. Diaz Aszkenazy is also MARKETPLACE AndMore... G Manpower...... 1, 10, 12 Royal Staffing Whiteman Airport...... 18 professionals. It features photos and brief bios on new professional Readers of The San Fernando Valley Business Journal may not reproduce, visit www.vica.com to learn more. $125 Probate Mediation and Settlement Conference . . .148 ...... 139 “That has mitigated the situation to a large be reached, particularly because of the police California Staffing Burbank, Glendale, Los Angeles and San donations, special projects and events, or foun- the publisher of the San Fernando Valley Sun. republish or redistribute this publication or any material found in it without the Contact & RSVP: (818) 347-4727 or (818) 438-1904 extent,” Gill said. and fire exemptions. Professionals ...... 1 Gaines & Stacey ...... 1 Mediscan Staffing Solutions...... 10, 12 promotions, new hires, awards and recognition. Fernando). dation grants. It also has a professional staff of She is the chairwoman of the Valley Service express written consent of the copyright holder. Please call us at 818-246-8431 x338, and let us To obtain permission to reuse or republish material copyrighted by CBJ, LP, 800.GO.GALPIN • www.GALPIN.com Valley Industry & Commerce Association - 5121 Van Nuys Blvd., Ste 203, Van Nuys, CA 91403 - phone: 818.817.0545 - fax: 818.907.7934 - www.vica.com Send items for the calendar section of the *Refers to the Court ADGR division and not private mediation services. Group 3 follows the guidelines set out by For more information call The Alliance has played a vital role in shap- seven, headed by President and CEO Ron L. Area Community Ministry Board for Provi- please contact our Copyright Clearance Center Inc. at 222 Rosewood Dr., demonstrate our customer service excellence. Kevin Culwell Danvers, MA 01923. Phone: 978-646-2600 Fax: 978-646-8600 e-mail: Business Journal to Staff Reporter Mark *Reflects correction of total ’08-’09 referrals published in the 2010 Annual Report the Helicopter Association International in its Staff Reporter Mark Madler can be www.lafh.org Contact to reserve your space ing the Valley by unifying the voices of these Wood. The group and its strategic partners dence Health & Services, which owns three [email protected]. www.copyright.com 12,803 SF Chris Itule, Jeff Albee and Brock Burnett 15505 Roscoe Boulevard • North Hills • California • 91343 Madler at [email protected] or via fax at Fly Neighborly Program, Herrera-Lowry said. reached at (818) 316-3126 or by e-mail at 818.676.1750 communities. 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EFFICIENCY TOOLS Vitesse Returns The Digital Edition helps you move quickly through the to NASDAQ Journal, while connecting you to online content. Story jumps TECH: Move eases disruption at Camarillo firm. now function immediately with a click of your mouse, and it’s By MARK R. MADLER Staff Reporter easier than ever to visit our advertisers and forward articles Vitesse Semiconductor Corp. has returned to the S NASDAQ after a five-year absence and being rele- to your colleagues. gated to trading on the Pink Sheets. The move by the Camarillo-based company makes its stock more attractive to investors as the tradability improves. Vitesse started trading on the NASDAQ Global Market on March 2. In the first week the company’s ACCESS ONLINE TOOLS shares dropped by $0.20. Spokesperson Ronda Grech refused to make a ► company representative available but in a prepared statement CEO Chris Gardner said the listing was a Click on article headlines to see the online new beginning for the company. “With the passage of this important milestone, version of the story. Perfect for when you want Please see VITESSE page 37 to share stories with your colleagues.

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o FOLLOW STORY JUMPS INSTANTLY B Vitesse: BackI on NASDAQ ► Continued from page 1 required quarterly earnings statements. At the Don’t get lost while reading a story. time, Vitesse was among a number of compa- Vitesse is now positioned to fully capitalize on nies being investigated by the U.S. Securities our growth opportunities and to expand our and Exchange Commission for backdating of By simply clicking on the story jumps, you will Wall Street sponsorship,” Gardner said in the stock options. statement. Former CEO Louis R. Tomasetta, former Quinn Bolton, an analyst with Needham Chief Financial Officer Yatin Mody, and be transported to the rest of the story. & Co., agreed that returning to the NASDAQ Eugene F. Hovanec, a former executive vice was a big deal as the ability for institutional president were fired from the company in the Need to go back to the beginning? investors to buy and sell on the Pink Sheets spring of 2006. Gardner became chief execu- can be poor. The NASDAQ, he added, is a tive in May of that year. muchP more liquid market. Last December, the SEC filed civil fraud Click on the “continued from” text to start over. Investors on the buy side and the brokers charges against Tomasetta, Mody, Hovanec and dealers on the sell side are more likely to and former manager and Director of Finance pay more attention to Vitesse. During the peri- Nicole Kaplan. Vitesse settled the fraud case od the company was on the Pink Sheets, a firm with the SEC by paying a $3 million civil like Needham did not give much thought to penalty. making trades on Vitesse shares, Bolton said. Tomasetta and Hovanec were also separate- “Just the tradability and liquidity of the ly charged by the U.S. Attorney’s office in shares is a big improvement for the company,” New York with criminal charges. Bolton said. During the period of delisting Vitesse fol- The delisting from NASDAQ took place in lowed two parallel paths. June 2006 after the company failed to file One was running the business itself; devel-

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