The Century City Chamber of Commerce

07/08/2010 Nominate a 2010 Woman of Achievement Do you know an outstanding woman who has demonstrated an ability to not only excel in her career, but contributes to the community through philanthropy and civic involvement? Then nominate her to be a 2010 Woman of Achievement! For the past 25 years, the Century City Chamber has hosted a special luncheon to celebrate, recognize and honor women who have substantially demonstrated great achievements professionally and philanthropically. Honorees will receive the following: - An exclusive press release announcing their participation as a Women of Achievement that is sent to various press circuits - Publicity in various media outlets, including the Century City News publication and on Chamber website - Invitations with their headshot and announcement of their involvement as a WOA Honoree - At the event, a special tribute video made in their recognition - Commendations from local and state government officials recognizing their involvement with their community - Invitation to exclusive VIP Women of Achievement Reception Requirements: Nominees must be a Century City Chamber Member and/or work/own a business that is located in Century City. The nominee should be in her industry for a minimum of 5 years, and be a role model to other women attempting to advance their career in a similar manner. Nominees must also be able to attend the Awards Luncheon on Thursday, October 21, 2010 at The Beverly Hilton hotel. Former honorees are not eligible. For a nomination form, please email contact@centurycitycc.com or call: 310-552-2222.
06/08/2010 NATIONAL NOTARY ASSOCIATION SELECTS THE POLLACK PR MARKETING GROUP TO PROMOTE “WHY COOLIDGE MATTERS…” FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Stefan Pollack The Pollack PR Marketing Group 310-556-4443 spollack@ppmgcorp.com LOS ANGELES (June 14, 2010) – The Pollack PR Marketing Group (PPMG) announced today, that The National Notary Association (NNA) has retained the agency to heighten awareness of the NNA coinciding with their publication of a significant compilation of essays on the thirtieth President of the United States, “Why Coolidge Matters — How Civility in Politics Can Bring a Nation Together.” The NNA has served as the voice of the American Notary for more than half a century. Recognized as the national and international advocate to notaries, the NNA offers education, guidance, and support to the nation’s 4.8 million notaries who serve as trusted, impartial, third party witnesses to the signing of important documents and authenticators of identities. “We selected PPMG because of their deep commitment in partnering and working with us on this important project. They demonstrated a solid understanding of our organization’s desired positioning and have solid experience in putting together thought leadership platforms from which to communicate,” said Michael Robinson, executive director of National Notary Association. Noemi Pollack, founder and CEO of PPMG said, “We are delighted to bring the NNA’s newest soon-to-be published book titled “Why Coolidge Matters,” to life. The relevancy of the 30th President of the United States, Calvin Coolidge, was destined to come to the attention of the NNA since he was the only US President to have taken the presidential oath administered, not by the Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court, but by a Vermont Notary Public, who also happened to be the new President’s father.” About The Pollack PR Marketing Group The Pollack PR Marketing Group (PPMG) based in Century City, CA, is a 25-year old mid-sized, multi-specialty agency that develops communication platforms and programs, manages corporate reputations, launches new products and services and promotes consumer brand engagement for clients ranging from innovative start-ups, to Fortune 500 companies, with a focus on consumer products, technologies and services. PPMG is a partner in The WORLDCOM Public Relations Group, a consortium of over 100 partners with offices around the world. For more information, visit http://www.ppmgcorp.com, or http://www.pollackblog.com , or follow us on Twitter @PollackPRMktg .
04/30/2010 MOTHER'S DAY AT PARK GRILL LOS ANGELES, Calif. (April 30, 2010) – This Mother’s Day give mom the celebrity treatment with a delightful brunch on Avenue of the Stars. On Sunday, May 9, from 11:30am – 2:30pm, Executive Chef Jonathan Wood is inviting guests enjoy a bountiful mouth-watering menu in the Garden, complete with a Children’s buffet at InterContinental Los Angeles Century City. This delectable buffet will include Wild Mushroom Ravioli with Parmesan Cheese and Olive Oil, and Harissa Marinated Grilled Chicken Breast and Minted Morroccan Couscous. Additionally, the brunch spread will include an array of Breakfast Pastries, Breads, Seasonal Fruits and Berries, and Traditional Caesar Salad with Parmesan and Brioche Crouton. Guests will also have the option of, Petite Tea Sandwiches with Smoked Turkey and Cranberry, Grilled Market Vegetable Wraps, and Smoked Salmon with Dill Cream on Pumpernickel. The made to order Omelet Station will allow creativity with ingredients including bell peppers, mushrooms, cilantro, goat cheese, cheddar cheese and mozzarella. At the Waffle Station, golden waffles can be made and dressed with your choice of chocolate sauce, whipped cream or maple syrup. Guests can also partake in the savory Applewood Smoked Bacon, Sonoma Chicken Apple Sausage, and crispy Breakfast Potatoes with Onions and Peppers. The cost is $45.00 for adults, $55 including Champagne and $25.00 for children ages 3 to 12. Advance reservations are highly recommended as seating is limited. For reservations, call 310.284.6536. For media inquiries, contact Jacqueline Reaume/ Jacqueline.Reaume@Purry.com or Toni Purry/ Toni.Purry@Purry.com at 310.242.6190. About InterContinental Los Angeles Century City InterContinental Los Angeles Century City is a taste of true Hollywood style and glamour. Located adjacent to 20th Century Fox Studios, the hotel’s convenient Westside address is within walking distance of Westfield Century City Mall and just minutes from Westwood, Bel Air and Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. Offering guests sweeping views from the Hollywood sign to the coastal waters of the Pacific Ocean, the hotel features 363 guest rooms and157 suites, and is home to the exquisite dining of Park Grill Restaurant which serves French-influenced California cuisine. Park Grill Lounge offers light fare, including the award winning sushi creations of Bar-Hayama, and cocktails aptly named after neighboring Fox Studios stars. InterContinental Los Angeles Century City offers 12,000 square feet of meeting space, including the Grand Salon with more than 4,000 square feet of divisible space and 10 versatile breakout rooms with a residential feel. Additional hotel amenities include SPA InterContinental, an ultra urban spa oasis featuring Zen-inspired villas which provide the ultimate in city pampering, on-site fitness center with cardio vascular equipment, steam bathing, and treadmills, as well as a luxurious outdoor swimming pool. The InterContinental brand is located in more than 60 countries, operating 138 hotels worldwide and 48 hotels in the Americas region. For reservations, visit www.intercontinental.com/losangeles or call 310.284.6500.
04/09/2010 FIESTA PARADE FLOATS SELECTS THE POLLACK PR MARKETING GROUP AS ITS AGENCY OF RECORD FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Stefan Pollack The Pollack PR Marketing Group 310-556-4443 spollack@ppmgcorp.com CENTURY CITY, CA (April 12, 2010) – The Pollack PR Marketing Group (PPMG) announced today, that it was selected as the agency of record for Fiesta Parade Floats (Fiesta), a leading award winning float-builder for the Tournament of Roses Parade. Based in Irwindale, CA, Fiesta boasts an impressive track record with the highest award win rate in the Rose Parade industry and, together with its clients, has won the parade’s highest honor, the Sweepstakes Trophy, seventeen consecutive times. Fiesta Parade Floats is considered a leader in both floral technology and floral application within both, the float and floral industries. In addition to parade floats, Fiesta also builds custom props for television commercials, feature films, exhibits and theme parks. Major exhibits include: Sunset Magazine Spring Garden Show, Crystal Court South Coast Plaza, American Institute of Floral Design National Symposium, Feature Exhibits and the Flower/Garden Pavilion at the Los Angeles County Fair, Bellagio and Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Innovations, Disneyland’s newest attraction in Tomorrowland and Venus Fort Shopping Mall in Tokyo, Japan. “We selected PPMG because they have direct Rose Parade PR experience that can be immediately put to work for us and our clients. We are partnering with PPMG to add the PR and media relations functions to our client offerings and to further differentiate the great work we do for our clients,” said Tim Estes, president of Fiesta Parade Floats. Noemi Pollack, founder and CEO of PPMG said, “Fiesta stands out with its leading position in the float industry and has become the standard for design excellence, construction and floral design. We are pleased to put our Rose Parade expertise to work for Tim and his talented team.” About The Pollack PR Marketing Group The Pollack PR Marketing Group (PPMG) based in Century City, CA, is a 25-year old mid-sized, multi-specialty agency that develops communication platforms and programs, manages corporate reputations, launches new products and services and promotes consumer brand engagement for clients ranging from innovative start-ups, to Fortune 500 companies, with a focus on consumer products, technologies and services. PPMG is a partner in The WORLDCOM Public Relations Group, a consortium of over 100 partners with offices around the world. For more information, visit http://www.ppmgcorp.com, or http://www.pollackblog.com , or follow us on Twitter @PollackPRMktg .
02/24/2010 Century City Power Breakfast a Success Los Angeles, CA -- The Government Affairs Council extended the invitation to community business leaders to hear newly elected officials share their future plans for Los Angeles this upcoming year. Officials candidly shared their visions and addressed concerns for the city, in an open, engaging environment. The Panel consisted of: * Wendy Greuel, LA City Controller * Carmen Trutanich, LA City Attorney * Paul Koretz, LA Councilmember District 5 * Charlie Beck, LA Police Department Chief * Moderator: Charles Crumpley, Editor of Los Angeles Business Journal
02/15/2010 Historic Century Plaza Hotel to be saved An agreement has been reached to save the famed Century Plaza Hotel from demolition. In 2009, the National Trust for Historic Preservation listed the hotel as one of America’s 11-Most Endangered Historic Places, after a project was proposed that would have torn down the hotel and replaced it with a massive, dual tower mixed use development. Los Angeles City Councilmember Paul Koretz – who took office in July 2009 and represents the 5th Council District that includes the Century City community where the Century Plaza Hotel is located – declared that the hotel would be demolished “over my dead body” and strongly urged that discussions take place to figure out a way to save the hotel. Those taking part in the discussions leading to the agreement include hotel property developers Next Century Associates, the Los Angeles Conservancy and the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Councilmember Koretz says, “I am thrilled that this extraordinarily important building will be preserved and not demolished. For far too long, the City of Los Angeles has had a sad history of losing many of its key landmarks and institutions. Whether we’re talking about such icons as the Brown Derby, the Red Car or more recently the Ambassador Hotel, these are places and things that have shaped Los Angeles and that have been precious to the people and communities of this city. Unfortunately, too many were taken from us despite being incredibly vital and integral to Los Angeles life. The demolition of the Century Plaza Hotel would have been an incalculable loss to the entire Los Angeles region but especially to Century City and all of our City’s Westside, and we certainly don’t need a massive development in its place. That’s why I did everything in my power to have parties come together and work out an agreement saving the Century Plaza Hotel.” The Councilmember noted that, “This agreement accomplishes some invaluable goals: we’re preserving a hugely significant community and cultural asset, and we’re protecting a sizable number of jobs that would be lost if the building was demolished and all the employees there were put out of work.” Koretz also stated that, “The work of preservationists concerning the Century Plaza Hotel will continue, step-by-step throughout the process, as the project evolves towards construction and then in any building might occur. I’ve made sure of that, by calling for the creation of a Preservation Advisory Group that will include representatives of the L.A. Conservancy and the National Trust for Historic Preservation.” The Century Plaza Hotel, located at 2025 Avenue of the Stars, opened in 1966 as the centerpiece of Century City, a community that rose on the former back lot of 20th Century-Fox Studios. The 19-story curved hotel has been a prominent Los Angeles landmark and world-class destination for more than four decades. The existing 726-room hotel with its unique sweeping curved facade has been a gathering place for celebrities, politicians and world dignitaries, serving as a “West Coast White House” and important site for key events such as a presidential celebration for Apollo 11 astronauts. The hotel was designed by renowned architect and engineer Minoru Yamasaki, who would later design New York’s World Trade Center twin towers. The revised development project will preserve the existing hotel building while providing a mix of residential, office and retail uses on the property. The owners have the right to propose structures to the rear and/or the sides – any such proposal will require all necessary public review and permitting procedures before any approval may be granted. Whatever else may or may not be proposed for eventual consideration, the hotel building will continue to be the centerpiece of the property along Avenue of the Stars. New open space will be easily accessible to pedestrians. The preservation project will provide much additional required parking for all existing and proposed additional uses. The new project will have to comply with the Century City North Specific Plan. We are very pleased to have reached agreement on a plan that preserves the Century Plaza Hotel as a vital asset and cultural touchstone for Los Angeles,” says Linda Dishman, Executive Director of the Los Angeles Conservancy. “We’re extremely grateful to Councilmember Koretz for his leadership in bringing us all to the table, and to his staff for their dedication in finding a preservation solution.” Councilmember Koretz thanked those who have shaped the agreement: “I truly appreciate the continuing collaborative efforts of Michael Rosenfeld and Next Century Associates, the Los Angeles Conservancy and the National Trust for Historic Preservation, in saving the hotel.” On February 12, a motion by City Councilmember Koretz will formally request the City’s Cultural Heritage Commission to review the preservation project and maintain its eligibility as a City Historic-Cultural Monument. The project will undergo normal City review and approval processes including a full environmental impact report (EIR) which will be prepared later this year – a Draft EIR should be available for public review around mid-summer. The projected schedule includes approximately 18 months for environmental review and entitlement approval, and if such approval is granted, 3½ years for construction. The agreement includes very detailed protocol for the sake of achieving significant, meaningful preservation – indeed, the agreement goes beyond preservation to include restoration of features to the hotel’s original luster, wherever possible: for example, aluminum panels will be carefully cleaned and given protective coating to reinvigorate the hotel’s signature exterior. The existing hotel has 726 rooms. In the preservation project, the hotel building will be reconfigured to include some condominium residences and approximately 400 hotel rooms. A few other aspects of the Hotel will change, including some which have already changed many times over the years, such as the ballroom, which will be replaced by a new ballroom. The sunken plaza will be significantly filled in, but in a manner that will celebrate its shape and footprint. All such changes have been determined to be acceptable by the preservation experts studying the proposal, and will be further reviewed by the City’s Cultural Heritage Commission.
02/11/2010 CENTURY PLAZA OWNERS AND PRESERVATION GROUPS ANNOUNCE REVISED DEVELOPMENT PLAN THAT PRESERVES HOTEL LOS ANGELES – FEBRUARY 11, 2010 -- The owners of the Century Plaza Hotel, Next Century Associates, along with the Los Angeles Conservancy and the National Trust for Historic Preservation, today announced plans for a revised development project that would preserve the famed hotel. Next Century Associates originally proposed a project that called for the demolition of the historic hotel and redevelopment of the property with a mixed use project comprising hotel, residential, office, retail, public plazas, and open space. In 2009, the National Trust listed the hotel as one of America’s 11-Most Endangered Historic Places. At the urging of Los Angeles City Councilmember Paul Koretz, the Los Angeles Conservancy, the National Trust, and Next Century Associates worked collaboratively to come up with a proposal that would preserve the hotel while allowing for new development on the property. “Next Century’s willingness to embrace a plan that preserves the hotel is a great step forward,” said Councilmember Koretz. “The process serves as a model of how a developer can work together with the preservation community to bring forward a solution that preserves an important structure, allows future development on the property, and better serves the goals of the community.” The revised development project will preserve the existing hotel building while providing a mix of residential, office, and retail uses on the property. The project will undergo the normal City review and approval process including a full environmental impact report (EIR) which will be submitted later this year. It will also be reviewed by the Cultural Heritage Commission for eligibility as a City Historic-Cultural Monument. Councilmember Koretz added, “I look forward to reviewing the revised project and assuring a complete and open community process. Any new development will have to be consistent with the Century City North Specific Plan.” “Our discussions with the Council Office, the Conservancy, and the National Trust have been very encouraging, and we believe the City Council will be excited about the merits of this type of collaborative planning effort,” said Michael Rosenfeld, executive manager of Next Century Associates. “Preservation of the hotel could only be achieved if sufficient additional development was permitted on the site.” “We are very pleased to have reached agreement on a plan that preserves the Century Plaza Hotel as a vital asset and cultural touchstone for Los Angeles,” says Linda Dishman, executive director of the Los Angeles Conservancy. “We’re extremely grateful to Councilmember Koretz for his leadership in bringing us all to the table, and to his staff for their dedication to finding a preservation solution. Preservation is about managing change, not preventing it. We’re thankful to Next Century Associates for their vision in considering a project that includes the preservation of the hotel, and we look forward to our continued involvement in the project.” “Together we've shown that with perseverance and dedication, preservation advocates, developers, and our elected officials can re-envision development to save our country’s one-of-a-kind places,” said Richard Moe, president of the National Trust. “Historic preservation inherently involves the conservation of energy and natural resources. The decision to save the Century Plaza will not only save a modernist iconic building, it will also positively impact the environment.” Completed in 1966, the Century Plaza Hotel was built as the centerpiece of Century City, a “city within a city”, conceived 50 years ago as a progressive approach to urban planning. Century City rose on the former back lot of 20th Century-Fox Studios. The existing 726-room hotel with its sweeping curved facade has been a gathering place for celebrities, politicians and world dignitaries. The hotel was designed by architect and engineer Minoru Yamasaki, who was also the architect of Century City’s Theme Towers and New York's World Trade Center towers. The National Trust for Historic Preservation (www.PreservationNation.org) is a non-profit membership organization bringing people together to protect, enhance and enjoy the places that matter to them. By saving the places where great moments from history – and the important moments of everyday life – took place, the National Trust for Historic Preservation helps revitalize neighborhoods and communities, spark economic development and promote environmental sustainability. With headquarters in Washington, DC, nine regional and field offices, 29 historic sites, and partner organizations in 50 states, territories, and the District of Columbia, the National Trust for Historic Preservation provides leadership, education, advocacy and resources to a national network of people, organizations and local communities committed to saving places, connecting us to our history and collectively shaping the future of America’s stories. The Los Angeles Conservancy (www.laconservancy.org) is a nonprofit membership organization that works through advocacy and education to preserve, revitalize, and recognize the historic architectural and cultural resources of Los Angeles County. Created in 1978 as part of the community-based effort to prevent demolition of the Los Angeles Central Library, the Conservancy now has more than 6,000 members and hundreds of volunteers, making it the largest local preservation organization in the U.S. Michael Rosenfeld is the managing director of Next Century Associates, LLC, an affiliate of Woodridge Capital Partners, LLC, a broad based real estate investment company with hotel, residential and commercial assets throughout the United States, and has been active in the real estate industry for more than 20 years. Mr. Rosenfeld purchased the Century Plaza Hotel in May 2008 in partnership with the D. E. Shaw group. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Barbara Casey, on behalf of Next Century Associates (310.473.8090, bcasey@cswpr.com) Cindy Olnick, Los Angeles Conservancy (213.430.4214, colnick@laconservancy.org) Jenni Brewer, National Trust for Historic Preservation, Washington, D.C. (202.588.6380, jenni_brewer@nthp.org)
02/08/2010 Expo Line Board of Directors Certifies Phase 2 Final EIR Last night the Expo Line Board of Directors voted to certify the Phase 2 Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR). The FEIR represents the final environmental document regarding Expo Phase 2, the extension of the Expo Light Rail Line from Culver City to Santa Monica. The Expo Board approved the project’s Recommended Preferred Alternative, the Light Rail Transit Alternative 2 (Expo Right-of-Way – Colorado) from Culver City to Santa Monica and the Maintenance Facility Buffer design option that includes Santa Monica College and Verizon properties with a buffer to provide additional protection for the residential community. As a result of the Board’s approval, engineering and design work will commence and elements of construction may begin in late 2010.
01/27/2010 Xerox Corporation is all about the Community, Appointing Liz Stafford Senior Vice President for Western Operations Century City, California. Jan 19, 2010 – Xerox Corporation has announced the appointment of Liz Stafford as its new Senior Vice President for Western Operations. She will be responsible for leading a field operations team accountable for sales, service, customer satisfaction and revenue growth within the Western Region Operations enabling her to keep a pulse on the community at large, thus improving relations and helping solve business problems in these difficult economic times. Stafford originally joined XEROX in May of 1980 as an account manager. In the 80’s & 90’s she held many sales and management positions in the West, including Western Region Sales Operations Manager / Supplies Marketing Center manager which was followed by a position as a Western Region Supply manager. In 1999 Liz became vice president, Worldwide Strategy, TeleWeb, where her role included managing internal and external communication programs globally. Stafford then went on to vice president of the Western Channels & Public Sector organizations. Stafford’s role will oversee the workings of a field operations team accountable for sales, service and customer satisfaction which will ensure that clients are pleased with the quality of service and the products that are being delivered to their door. The Western territory comprises of 10 regions with local vice presidents in each region, stretching from Alaska to Hawaii and major cities including San Francisco, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Denver, Seattle, Orange County, San Diego and Sacramento, CA. Liz believes in local leadership, empowering the people to solve customer problems and create business partnerships in the local communities where they live and work. Stafford holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business management from San Diego State University. She began her new role on Jan 1, 2010 -XXX- Customer Contact: For more information about Xerox production systems and services, visit http://www.xerox.com/tr/products or call 800-ASK-XEROX. Media Contacts: Carl Langsenkamp, Xerox Corporation, +1-585-423-5782, carl.langsenkamp@xerox.com Elizabeth Cronin, Text 100 for Xerox, +1-585-697-2613, elizabeth.cronin@text100.com Note: For more information on Xerox, visit http://www.xerox.com or http://www.xerox.com/news. For open commentary, industry perspectives and views from events visit http://twitter.com/servicesatxerox, http://twitter.com/xeroxcorp, http://twitter.com/xeroxevents, http://www.facebook.com/XeroxCorp, http://www.xerox.com/blogs, http://www.xerox.com/podcasts or http://www.xerox.com/thoughtleaders. Xerox® and the sphere of connectivity design are trademarks of Xerox Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Prices, features, specifications, capabilities, appearance and availability of Xerox products and services are subject to change without notice.
01/21/2010 LOS ANGELES-BASED AGENCY, THE POLLACK PR MARKETING GROUP, KICKS OFF A YEAR-LONG CELEBRATION AS IT MARKS ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF DRIVING CONSUMER BRANDED ENGAGEMENT AND INFLUENCE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Agency Marks Milestone Year Of Servicing Local, National And International Clients LOS ANGELES (January 21, 2010) – The Pollack PR Marketing Group (PPMG), an integrated PR and marketing agency announced today that it is kicking off its celebratory anniversary year as it turns 25 on the 25th of March. Founded in 1985 as Pollack & Setzer by senior strategists Noemi Pollack and Paul Setzer, the firm evolved into a multi-specialty agency that develops communication platforms and programs, manages corporate reputations, launches new products and services, and promotes consumer brand engagement for clients ranging from innovative start-ups to Fortune 500 companies, with a focus on consumer products, technologies and services. “When we think of ourselves as a quarter of a century old, the longevity in that phrase really astonishes,” said Founder & Chief Executive Officer Noemi Pollack. “Just consider that the day the agency opened its doors, there were computers, but no internet, no email, no cell phones; it was the analog age and would move to the digital age only a decade later; it would be another decade before social media would enter our consciousness: and then, at a very quickened pace, the whole communication landscape changed with the advent of digital marketing and, of course, Twitter.” Fourteen years after its founding, the agency became a partner in The WORLDCOM Public Relations Group, a consortium of 110 agencies in 94 world markets, which added the collective resources and talents of 2,200 professionals that creatively and collaboratively handle small to large scale local, national and international public relations and marketing campaigns, seamlessly. Jerry Swerling, public relations management consultant, commented, “I've been in PR for almost 40 years, 20 of them here in LA. In that time an astonishing number of agencies have disappeared from the scene, because they either couldn't figure out who they were and what they did, or lost the entrepreneurial spirit and sold to a conglomerate, or simply lacked talent. The fact that the Pollack PR Marketing Group has thrived for 25 years, as a staunchly independent firm in the highly competitive LA market, is an enormous testimonial to the firm's leadership, sense of self, and commitment to long term client relationships.” The year-long celebration will include: publishing the 25 most defining PR moments in the last 25 years that brought about the most seismic changes to the communications industry; developing and posting videos on the 25th of every month of forward-thinking communication concepts and ideas that incorporate evolving communication trends, as well as concepts that can support smoother adoption of ‘change’ by corporations – globally; and a community relations “roll-up-your-sleeves” plan, whereby each agency professional will get an opportunity to work an 8-hour day at a charity of their choice on the 25th of every month and, in return, the agency will offer a donation to each charity. Additionally, guest bloggers who wish to offer their thoughts on whatever is on their minds will be invited to do so on the 25th of every month; and suggestions as to pivotal PR moments for inclusion in the list of 25, will also be requested. The first guest blogger, futurist David Houle and author of the “Shift Age,” will kick off the guest series with an entry on the 25th of January. About The Pollack PR Marketing Group: The Pollack PR Marketing Group (PPMG) based in Century City, CA, is a 25-year old mid-sized, multi-specialty agency that develops communication platforms and programs, manages corporate reputations, launches new products and services and promotes consumer brand engagement for clients ranging from innovative start-ups, to Fortune 500 companies, with a focus on consumer products, technologies and services. PPMG is a partner in The WORLDCOM Public Relations Group, a consortium of over 100 partners with offices around the world. For more information, visit http://www.ppmgcorp.com, or http://pollackblog.com, or follow us on Twitter @PollackPRMktg. Contact: Stefan Pollack The Pollack PR Marketing Group (310) 556-4443 spollack@ppmgcorp.com
01/11/2010 CENTURY CITY BAR ASSOCATION NAMES 2010 LAWYERS OF THE YEAR Century City, CA – January 11, 2010 – The Century City Bar Association has named its 2010 best “Lawyers of the Year” in five different practice areas. Awards will be given at the CCBA’s 42nd Annual Installation Banquet and Awards Ceremony at the Hyatt Regency Hotel on March 4, 2009 at 6 pm attended by Southern California’s leading lawyers. The honorees are: Jeffrey E. Donfeld of Donfeld Kelley & Rollman - Real Estate Lawyer of the Year Marshall B. Grossman of Bingham McCutchen LLP - Litigator of the Year David Nimmer of Irell & Manella LLP - Intellectual Property Lawyer of the Year James I. Stang of Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP - Bankruptcy Lawyer of the Year Juliette Youngblood of Youngblood Group - Entertainment Lawyer of the Year Scott Vick, CCBA President, expressed his enthusiasm for this year’s slate of honorees, saying: “They have set an example not only as some of the finest lawyers in their fields, but also as people who have made a difference in our community. They are good lawyers, and good people.” Louis R. Dienes, President-Elect of the Century City Bar Association remarks: "Century City is home to some of the most sophisticated and respected attorneys in the fields of entertainment, intellectual property, real estate, high-stakes litigation, and bankruptcy." He adds: “This year’s honorees have set examples not only for legal excellence, but for dedication to public service and charitable work.” About the Century City Bar Association: With more than 4,000 lawyers in Century City, the CCBA’s mission is to provide top-quality legal programming, enhance and promote the sense of community among Century City lawyers, honor Century City attorneys who have achieved extraordinary accomplishments, and provide leadership opportunities to lawyers who participate in the CCBA. For more information, refer to the CCBA’s website at www.centurycitybar.com
08/21/2009 The 29th Annual Century City Golf Tournament The Century City Chamber is pleased to have the following supporters of the 29th Annual Century City Golf Tournament! ABM JANITORIAL SERVICES (Los Angeles, CA\| T:310.226.2761\| www.abm.com) AZTEC (Century Park, Parking Garage Level P3\| Los Angeles, CA\| T: 310-557-CARS (2277)) BRIC’S MADISON, INC. (Westfield Century City Shopping Center\| Los Angeles, CA \| www.brics.it) BROOKS BROTHERS (Westfield Century City Shopping Center\| Los Angeles, CA\|T:310-553-3335\| www.brooksbrothers.com) CARLTON HAIR CENTURY CITY (Westfield Century City Shopping Center \| Los Angeles, CA 90067 \|T: 310.282.8795\|www.carltonhairinternational.com) CELL CENTRE (Westside Pavilion\| Los Angeles, CA\| T: 310.474.0006) CITY XPRESS (Los Angeles, CA\| T: 310. 282.8146) FOX ENTERTAINMENT GROUP (Los Angeles, CA\|www.foxstudios.com) HELMUTT HOUSE (Osage Beach, MO \|T: 573.302.1116 \| www.helmutthouse.com) HOLWICK CONSTRUCTORS, INC. (Los Angeles, CA \| T: 310.277.8475\| www.holwickconst.com) HYATT REGENCY CENTURY PLAZA (2025 Avenue of the Stars \| Los Angeles, CA 90067\|T: 310.277.2000\|www.hyatt.com) INTERCONTINENTAL LOS ANGELES CENTURY CITY (Los Angeles, CA \| T: 310.284.6525\| www.intercontinental.com/losangeles) ISO (Westside Pavilion\| Los Angeles, CA\|T: 310.425.6129) JEWELRY COLLECTION (Westside Pavilion\| Los Angeles, CA\|T: 310.474.6088) LE CHATEAU AT THE BEVERLY HILTON (Beverly Hills, CA\| T: 310.887.6006 \| www.lechateaubh.com) LISA’S BEAUTY SUPPLY & SALON (Westside Pavilion\| Los Angeles, CA \| T: 310.470.6102) LOS ANGELES LAKERS (www.nba.com/lakers) MASTER TAILOR (Westfield Century City Shopping Center \|Los Angeles, CA\| T: 310.551.6666) MICKEY FINE (Century Plaza Towers \|Los Angeles, CA \| T: 310.286.0070) PROMOSHOP (Los Angeles, CA \| T: 310.754.1658\| www.promoshopinc.com) ROCKSUGAR PAN ASIAN KITCHEN (Westfield Century City Shopping Center\| Los Angeles, CA \| T: 310.552.9988\| www.rocksugarpanasiankitchen.com) ROBINSON RANCH (Santa Clarita, CA \|T: 661-252-8484x13\|www.robinsonranchgolf.com) SORABOL KOREAN BBQ & ASIAN NOODLES (Westfield Century City Shopping Center\| Los Angeles, CA \|T: 310.869.7155\|www.sorabolrestaurants.com) SEIKI-SHI SUSHI (Westfield Century City Shopping Center\| Los Angeles, CA\| T: 310.557.3080) SEPHORA (Westfield Century City Shopping Center\| Los Angeles, CA \| T: 310.843.0123\| www.sephora.com) SPORTHINGS & MORE (Burbank, CA \| T: 818.840.1200\| www.sporthings.net) STARBUCKS (Los Angeles, CA \| T: 310.553.8226 \| www.starbucks.com) STYLES OF ELEGANCE (Westfield Century City Shopping Center\| Los Angeles, CA\|T: 310.843.0330) THE STAND (Los Angeles, CA 90067\|T: 310.785.0400\|www.thestandlink.com) TOSCANOVA (Westfield Century City Shopping Center\| Los Angeles, CA\| T: 310-551-0499\| www.toscanova.com) TRIGEN- LA ENERGY CORPORATION, A Veolia Energy Company (Diamond Bar, CA\| T:213.923.1780\| www.semprasolutions.com) TRL SYSTEMS (Ontario, CA \| T: 909.456.2600\|www.trlsystems.com) WESTFIELD CENTURY CITY (Los Angeles, CA\| T: 310.553.5300\| www.westfield.com) CITY XPRESS (Los Angeles, CA\| T: 310. 282.8146)
06/25/2009 WATT PLAZA BECOMES FIRST OFFICE BUILDING IN LOS ANGELES TO RECEIVE PRESTIGIOUS GOLD LEED CERTIFIC
06/17/2009 Announcing Roark Law Offices in Century City Century City Chamber of Commerce member Holly Roark proudly announces the opening of her new law firm "Roark Law Offices" in the Watt Building in Century City. Holly practices bankruptcy law and related litigation on both the debtor and creditor sides. She graduated with a degree in Anthropology from UCLA, and earned her juris doctor from Southwestern Law School. She is a board member of the Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles as co-chair of the Conference of Delegates Committee, and also participates in the Women’s Business Council of the Chamber and various other community organizations. When Holly is not busy lunching at Bread Bar, she can be reached at the following: Holly Roark Attorney at Law ROARK LAW OFFICES 1875 Century Park East Suite 600 PMB 631 Los Angeles, California 90067 Phone: (310) 553-2600 Fax: (310) 553-2601 E-mail: holly@roarklawoffices.com Website: www.roarklawoffices.com
05/05/2009 New Partner Named at NSBN LLP Los Angeles, California, May 1, 2009 Kurt Kilwein, CPA, CFP has been named partner at CPA firm NSBN LLP (www.nsbn.com) Certified Public Accountants and Business Consultants in Beverly Hills, California. Kilwein has nearly twenty years experience in the public, private and governmental accounting fields. He concentrates his practice in tax planning and compliance, including corporate, fiduciary, individual, estate and gift, tax exempt and partnership tax issues. Kilwein’s clients include high net worth individuals, closely held businesses, real estate partnerships and exempt organizations. A native of a small town in North Dakota, Kilwein received his Bachelor’s degree in Montana and obtained his accounting degree through UCLA. Prior to joining NSBN, he worked with the Internal Revenue Service, a Big Four accounting firm and the Private Bank Division of Bank of America. “Kurt is so incredibly knowledgeable and gifted that NSBN staff members call him ’Mr. CCH’ (Commerce Clearing House, which is a tax research resource)”, said Eileen F. Cohen, CPA, Deputy Managing Partner of NSBN LLP. “We are delighted to call him our partner.” Kurt Kilwein has obtained certifications as a CPA (in the states of Washington and California), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), IRS Enrolled Agent, Life & Health Agent and Real Estate Broker. About NSBN LLP NSBN LLP (formerly Nanas, Stern, Biers, Neinstein and Co. LLP) is a full service CPA and business consulting firm that has been in practice in Beverly Hills, California, for over 50 years. The firm currently ranks among the top 25 CPA firms in Los Angeles County and among the top 20 Best Places to Work in Los Angeles. NSBN has 19 partners and a staff of approximately 80. NSBN has particular expertise in various industries, including real estate, escrow, nonprofit organizations, entrepreneurial businesses, entertainment, employee benefit plans, and high net worth individuals. For more information, please visit www.nsbn.com."
12/19/2008 Top 5 Lawyers of 2009 LOS ANGELES, CA - December 19, 2008 - The Century City Bar Association -- which boasts more lawyers per square foot than any other geographic location in the United States -- has named the 2009 best 'Lawyers of the Year' in five different practice areas. A peer group of Century City lawyers has named the following lawyers as 'Lawyers of the Year'for 2009: Entertainment Lawyer of the Year Joe Calabrese O?Melveny & Myers LLP Litigator of the Year Scott Edelman Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP Family Law Lawyer of the Year Stacy D. Phillips Phillips, Lerner, Lauzon & Jamra L.L.P. Bankruptcy Lawyer of the Year Lawrence Peitzman Peitzman Weg & Kempinsky LLP Trusts And Estates Lawyer of the Year Andrew Garb Loeb & Loeb LLP The CCBA will give awards to these five lawyers during its 41st Annual Installation Banquet and Awards Ceremony at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel on April 7, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Margaret S. Henry -- a former CCBA president -- will conduct the swearing in of the CCBA?s new officers and board members. Mitchell B. Stein, CCBA President and a partner at Silver & Freedman LLP, expressed his enthusiasm for this year?s slate of honorees, saying ?they are not only the ?best of the best? in Century City, but unquestionably among the finest lawyers in their fields in the entire United States.? Mr. Stein added, ?We are pleased that these five lawyers have chosen to practice law in Century City, and we are even more honored to call each of them our colleague.? Scott Vick, President-Elect of the CCBA Century City Bar and a partner at Bingham McCutchen LLP explained why the Century City Bar plays such an important role in the Los Angeles legal community. Thirty years ago, many top law students started their own firms in Century City and the surrounding area.? ?Not only did those lawyers take the lead in promoting diversityin their law firms, they developed reputations as the go-to lawyers in the fields of Entertainment law, intellectual property, bankruptcy, high-stakes and class action litigation, corporate law, and other areas of the law.? ?Moreover, as explained by Mr. Vick, Century City lawyers have not lost focus of the vital importance of embedding themselves into the fabric of the community and its many charities. Century City lawyers are among the most active in charitable endeavors throughout Los Angeles. Mr. Vick stated that CCBA?s 2009 honorees ?not only exemplify the commitment to the highest quality of legal excellence, but also a commitment to public service we all should emulate.? ?For that, the CCBA chooses to respect, commend, and give awards to these honorees.? About the Century City Bar Association With more than 4,000 lawyers in Century City, the CCBA?s mission is to provide top-quality legal programming, enhance and promote the sense of community among Century City lawyers, honor Century City attorneys who

07/08/2010

Nominate a 2010 Woman of Achievement

Do you know an outstanding woman who has demonstrated an ability to not only excel in her career, but contributes to the community through philanthropy and civic involvement?

Then nominate her to be a 2010 Woman of Achievement!

For the past 25 years, the Century City Chamber has hosted a special luncheon to celebrate, recognize and honor women who have substantially demonstrated great achievements professionally and philanthropically.

Honorees will receive the following:
- An exclusive press release announcing their participation as a Women of Achievement that is sent to various press circuits
- Publicity in various media outlets, including the Century City News publication and on Chamber website
- Invitations with their headshot and announcement of their involvement as a WOA Honoree - At the event, a special tribute video made in their recognition
- Commendations from local and state government officials recognizing their involvement with their community
- Invitation to exclusive VIP Women of Achievement Reception

Requirements: Nominees must be a Century City Chamber Member and/or work/own a business that is located in Century City. The nominee should be in her industry for a minimum of 5 years, and be a role model to other women attempting to advance their career in a similar manner. Nominees must also be able to attend the Awards Luncheon on Thursday, October 21, 2010 at The Beverly Hilton hotel. Former honorees are not eligible.

For a nomination form, please email contact@centurycitycc.com or call: 310-552-2222.

06/08/2010

NATIONAL NOTARY ASSOCIATION SELECTS THE POLLACK PR MARKETING GROUP TO PROMOTE “WHY COOLIDGE MATTERS…”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Stefan Pollack The Pollack PR Marketing Group 310-556-4443 spollack@ppmgcorp.com

LOS ANGELES (June 14, 2010) – The Pollack PR Marketing Group (PPMG) announced today, that The National Notary Association (NNA) has retained the agency to heighten awareness of the NNA coinciding with their publication of a significant compilation of essays on the thirtieth President of the United States, “Why Coolidge Matters — How Civility in Politics Can Bring a Nation Together.”

The NNA has served as the voice of the American Notary for more than half a century. Recognized as the national and international advocate to notaries, the NNA offers education, guidance, and support to the nation’s 4.8 million notaries who serve as trusted, impartial, third party witnesses to the signing of important documents and authenticators of identities.

“We selected PPMG because of their deep commitment in partnering and working with us on this important project. They demonstrated a solid understanding of our organization’s desired positioning and have solid experience in putting together thought leadership platforms from which to communicate,” said Michael Robinson, executive director of National Notary Association.

Noemi Pollack, founder and CEO of PPMG said, “We are delighted to bring the NNA’s newest soon-to-be published book titled “Why Coolidge Matters,” to life. The relevancy of the 30th President of the United States, Calvin Coolidge, was destined to come to the attention of the NNA since he was the only US President to have taken the presidential oath administered, not by the Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court, but by a Vermont Notary Public, who also happened to be the new President’s father.”

About The Pollack PR Marketing Group
The Pollack PR Marketing Group (PPMG) based in Century City, CA, is a 25-year old mid-sized, multi-specialty agency that develops communication platforms and programs, manages corporate reputations, launches new products and services and promotes consumer brand engagement for clients ranging from innovative start-ups, to Fortune 500 companies, with a focus on consumer products, technologies and services. PPMG is a partner in The WORLDCOM Public Relations Group, a consortium of over 100 partners with offices around the world. For more information, visit http://www.ppmgcorp.com, or http://www.pollackblog.com , or follow us on Twitter @PollackPRMktg .

04/30/2010

MOTHER'S DAY AT PARK GRILL

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (April 30, 2010) – This Mother’s Day give mom the celebrity treatment with a delightful brunch on Avenue of the Stars. On Sunday, May 9, from 11:30am – 2:30pm, Executive Chef Jonathan Wood is inviting guests enjoy a bountiful mouth-watering menu in the Garden, complete with a Children’s buffet at InterContinental Los Angeles Century City.

This delectable buffet will include Wild Mushroom Ravioli with Parmesan Cheese and Olive Oil, and Harissa Marinated Grilled Chicken Breast and Minted Morroccan Couscous. Additionally, the brunch spread will include an array of Breakfast Pastries, Breads, Seasonal Fruits and Berries, and Traditional Caesar Salad with Parmesan and Brioche Crouton. Guests will also have the option of, Petite Tea Sandwiches with Smoked Turkey and Cranberry, Grilled Market Vegetable Wraps, and Smoked Salmon with Dill Cream on Pumpernickel. The made to order Omelet Station will allow creativity with ingredients including bell peppers, mushrooms, cilantro, goat cheese, cheddar cheese and mozzarella. At the Waffle Station, golden waffles can be made and dressed with your choice of chocolate sauce, whipped cream or maple syrup. Guests can also partake in the savory Applewood Smoked Bacon, Sonoma Chicken Apple Sausage, and crispy Breakfast Potatoes with Onions and Peppers.

The cost is $45.00 for adults, $55 including Champagne and $25.00 for children ages 3 to 12. Advance reservations are highly recommended as seating is limited. For reservations, call 310.284.6536. For media inquiries, contact Jacqueline Reaume/ Jacqueline.Reaume@Purry.com or Toni Purry/ Toni.Purry@Purry.com at 310.242.6190.

About InterContinental Los Angeles Century City
InterContinental Los Angeles Century City is a taste of true Hollywood style and glamour. Located adjacent to 20th Century Fox Studios, the hotel’s convenient Westside address is within walking distance of Westfield Century City Mall and just minutes from Westwood, Bel Air and Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. Offering guests sweeping views from the Hollywood sign to the coastal waters of the Pacific Ocean, the hotel features 363 guest rooms and157 suites, and is home to the exquisite dining of Park Grill Restaurant which serves French-influenced California cuisine. Park Grill Lounge offers light fare, including the award winning sushi creations of Bar-Hayama, and cocktails aptly named after neighboring Fox Studios stars. InterContinental Los Angeles Century City offers 12,000 square feet of meeting space, including the Grand Salon with more than 4,000 square feet of divisible space and 10 versatile breakout rooms with a residential feel. Additional hotel amenities include SPA InterContinental, an ultra urban spa oasis featuring Zen-inspired villas which provide the ultimate in city pampering, on-site fitness center with cardio vascular equipment, steam bathing, and treadmills, as well as a luxurious outdoor swimming pool. The InterContinental brand is located in more than 60 countries, operating 138 hotels worldwide and 48 hotels in the Americas region. For reservations, visit www.intercontinental.com/losangeles or call 310.284.6500.

04/09/2010

FIESTA PARADE FLOATS SELECTS THE POLLACK PR MARKETING GROUP AS ITS AGENCY OF RECORD

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Stefan Pollack
The Pollack PR Marketing Group
310-556-4443
spollack@ppmgcorp.com

CENTURY CITY, CA (April 12, 2010) – The Pollack PR Marketing Group (PPMG) announced today, that it was selected as the agency of record for Fiesta Parade Floats (Fiesta), a leading award winning float-builder for the Tournament of Roses Parade.

Based in Irwindale, CA, Fiesta boasts an impressive track record with the highest award win rate in the Rose Parade industry and, together with its clients, has won the parade’s highest honor, the Sweepstakes Trophy, seventeen consecutive times. Fiesta Parade Floats is considered a leader in both floral technology and floral application within both, the float and floral industries.

In addition to parade floats, Fiesta also builds custom props for television commercials, feature films, exhibits and theme parks. Major exhibits include: Sunset Magazine Spring Garden Show, Crystal Court South Coast Plaza, American Institute of Floral Design National Symposium, Feature Exhibits and the Flower/Garden Pavilion at the Los Angeles County Fair, Bellagio and Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Innovations, Disneyland’s newest attraction in Tomorrowland and Venus Fort Shopping Mall in Tokyo, Japan.

“We selected PPMG because they have direct Rose Parade PR experience that can be immediately put to work for us and our clients. We are partnering with PPMG to add the PR and media relations functions to our client offerings and to further differentiate the great work we do for our clients,” said Tim Estes, president of Fiesta Parade Floats.

Noemi Pollack, founder and CEO of PPMG said, “Fiesta stands out with its leading position in the float industry and has become the standard for design excellence, construction and floral design. We are pleased to put our Rose Parade expertise to work for Tim and his talented team.”

About The Pollack PR Marketing Group
The Pollack PR Marketing Group (PPMG) based in Century City, CA, is a 25-year old mid-sized, multi-specialty agency that develops communication platforms and programs, manages corporate reputations, launches new products and services and promotes consumer brand engagement for clients ranging from innovative start-ups, to Fortune 500 companies, with a focus on consumer products, technologies and services. PPMG is a partner in The WORLDCOM Public Relations Group, a consortium of over 100 partners with offices around the world. For more information, visit http://www.ppmgcorp.com, or http://www.pollackblog.com , or follow us on Twitter @PollackPRMktg .

02/24/2010

Century City Power Breakfast a Success

Los Angeles, CA -- The Government Affairs Council extended the invitation to community business leaders to hear newly elected officials share their future plans for Los Angeles this upcoming year. Officials candidly shared their visions and addressed concerns for the city, in an open, engaging environment.

The Panel consisted of:
* Wendy Greuel, LA City Controller
* Carmen Trutanich, LA City Attorney
* Paul Koretz, LA Councilmember District 5
* Charlie Beck, LA Police Department Chief
* Moderator: Charles Crumpley, Editor of Los Angeles Business Journal

02/15/2010

Historic Century Plaza Hotel to be saved

An agreement has been reached to save the famed Century Plaza Hotel from demolition.

In 2009, the National Trust for Historic Preservation listed the hotel as one of America’s 11-Most Endangered Historic Places, after a project was proposed that would have torn down the hotel and replaced it with a massive, dual tower mixed use development. Los Angeles City Councilmember Paul Koretz – who took office in July 2009 and represents the 5th Council District that includes the Century City community where the Century Plaza Hotel is located – declared that the hotel would be demolished “over my dead body” and strongly urged that discussions take place to figure out a way to save the hotel. Those taking part in the discussions leading to the agreement include hotel property developers Next Century Associates, the Los Angeles Conservancy and the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Councilmember Koretz says, “I am thrilled that this extraordinarily important building will be preserved and not demolished. For far too long, the City of Los Angeles has had a sad history of losing many of its key landmarks and institutions. Whether we’re talking about such icons as the Brown Derby, the Red Car or more recently the Ambassador Hotel, these are places and things that have shaped Los Angeles and that have been precious to the people and communities of this city. Unfortunately, too many were taken from us despite being incredibly vital and integral to Los Angeles life. The demolition of the Century Plaza Hotel would have been an incalculable loss to the entire Los Angeles region but especially to Century City and all of our City’s Westside, and we certainly don’t need a massive development in its place. That’s why I did everything in my power to have parties come together and work out an agreement saving the Century Plaza Hotel.”

The Councilmember noted that, “This agreement accomplishes some invaluable goals: we’re preserving a hugely significant community and cultural asset, and we’re protecting a sizable number of jobs that would be lost if the building was demolished and all the employees there were put out of work.” Koretz also stated that, “The work of preservationists concerning the Century Plaza Hotel will continue, step-by-step throughout the process, as the project evolves towards construction and then in any building might occur. I’ve made sure of that, by calling for the creation of a Preservation Advisory Group that will include representatives of the L.A. Conservancy and the National Trust for Historic Preservation.”

The Century Plaza Hotel, located at 2025 Avenue of the Stars, opened in 1966 as the centerpiece of Century City, a community that rose on the former back lot of 20th Century-Fox Studios. The 19-story curved hotel has been a prominent Los Angeles landmark and world-class destination for more than four decades. The existing 726-room hotel with its unique sweeping curved facade has been a gathering place for celebrities, politicians and world dignitaries, serving as a “West Coast White House” and important site for key events such as a presidential celebration for Apollo 11 astronauts. The hotel was designed by renowned architect and engineer Minoru Yamasaki, who would later design New York’s World Trade Center twin towers.

The revised development project will preserve the existing hotel building while providing a mix of residential, office and retail uses on the property. The owners have the right to propose structures to the rear and/or the sides – any such proposal will require all necessary public review and permitting procedures before any approval may be granted. Whatever else may or may not be proposed for eventual consideration, the hotel building will continue to be the centerpiece of the property along Avenue of the Stars. New open space will be easily accessible to pedestrians. The preservation project will provide much additional required parking for all existing and proposed additional uses. The new project will have to comply with the Century City North Specific Plan.

We are very pleased to have reached agreement on a plan that preserves the Century Plaza Hotel as a vital asset and cultural touchstone for Los Angeles,” says Linda Dishman, Executive Director of the Los Angeles Conservancy. “We’re extremely grateful to Councilmember Koretz for his leadership in bringing us all to the table, and to his staff for their dedication in finding a preservation solution.”

Councilmember Koretz thanked those who have shaped the agreement: “I truly appreciate the continuing collaborative efforts of Michael Rosenfeld and Next Century Associates, the Los Angeles Conservancy and the National Trust for Historic Preservation, in saving the hotel.” On February 12, a motion by City Councilmember Koretz will formally request the City’s Cultural Heritage Commission to review the preservation project and maintain its eligibility as a City Historic-Cultural Monument. The project will undergo normal City review and approval processes including a full environmental impact report (EIR) which will be prepared later this year – a Draft EIR should be available for public review around mid-summer. The projected schedule includes approximately 18 months for environmental review and entitlement approval, and if such approval is granted, 3½ years for construction.

The agreement includes very detailed protocol for the sake of achieving significant, meaningful preservation – indeed, the agreement goes beyond preservation to include restoration of features to the hotel’s original luster, wherever possible: for example, aluminum panels will be carefully cleaned and given protective coating to reinvigorate the hotel’s signature exterior.

The existing hotel has 726 rooms. In the preservation project, the hotel building will be reconfigured to include some condominium residences and approximately 400 hotel rooms. A few other aspects of the Hotel will change, including some which have already changed many times over the years, such as the ballroom, which will be replaced by a new ballroom. The sunken plaza will be significantly filled in, but in a manner that will celebrate its shape and footprint. All such changes have been determined to be acceptable by the preservation experts studying the proposal, and will be further reviewed by the City’s Cultural Heritage Commission.

02/11/2010

CENTURY PLAZA OWNERS AND PRESERVATION GROUPS ANNOUNCE REVISED DEVELOPMENT PLAN THAT PRESERVES HOTEL

LOS ANGELES – FEBRUARY 11, 2010 -- The owners of the Century Plaza Hotel, Next Century Associates, along with the Los Angeles Conservancy and the National Trust for Historic Preservation, today announced plans for a revised development project that would preserve the famed hotel.

Next Century Associates originally proposed a project that called for the demolition of the historic hotel and redevelopment of the property with a mixed use project comprising hotel, residential, office, retail, public plazas, and open space. In 2009, the National Trust listed the hotel as one of America’s 11-Most Endangered Historic Places.

At the urging of Los Angeles City Councilmember Paul Koretz, the Los Angeles Conservancy, the National Trust, and Next Century Associates worked collaboratively to come up with a proposal that would preserve the hotel while allowing for new development on the property.

“Next Century’s willingness to embrace a plan that preserves the hotel is a great step forward,” said Councilmember Koretz. “The process serves as a model of how a developer can work together with the preservation community to bring forward a solution that preserves an important structure, allows future development on the property, and better serves the goals of the community.”

The revised development project will preserve the existing hotel building while providing a mix of residential, office, and retail uses on the property. The project will undergo the normal City review and approval process including a full environmental impact report (EIR) which will be submitted later this year. It will also be reviewed by the Cultural Heritage Commission for eligibility as a City Historic-Cultural Monument. Councilmember Koretz added, “I look forward to reviewing the revised project and assuring a complete and open community process. Any new development will have to be consistent with the Century City North Specific Plan.”

“Our discussions with the Council Office, the Conservancy, and the National Trust have been very encouraging, and we believe the City Council will be excited about the merits of this type of collaborative planning effort,” said Michael Rosenfeld, executive manager of Next Century Associates. “Preservation of the hotel could only be achieved if sufficient additional development was permitted on the site.”

“We are very pleased to have reached agreement on a plan that preserves the Century Plaza Hotel as a vital asset and cultural touchstone for Los Angeles,” says Linda Dishman, executive director of the Los Angeles Conservancy. “We’re extremely grateful to Councilmember Koretz for his leadership in bringing us all to the table, and to his staff for their dedication to finding a preservation solution. Preservation is about managing change, not preventing it. We’re thankful to Next Century Associates for their vision in considering a project that includes the preservation of the hotel, and we look forward to our continued involvement in the project.”

“Together we've shown that with perseverance and dedication, preservation advocates, developers, and our elected officials can re-envision development to save our country’s one-of-a-kind places,” said Richard Moe, president of the National Trust. “Historic preservation inherently involves the conservation of energy and natural resources. The decision to save the Century Plaza will not only save a modernist iconic building, it will also positively impact the environment.”

Completed in 1966, the Century Plaza Hotel was built as the centerpiece of Century City, a “city within a city”, conceived 50 years ago as a progressive approach to urban planning. Century City rose on the former back lot of 20th Century-Fox Studios.

The existing 726-room hotel with its sweeping curved facade has been a gathering place for celebrities, politicians and world dignitaries. The hotel was designed by architect and engineer Minoru Yamasaki, who was also the architect of Century City’s Theme Towers and New York's World Trade Center towers.

The National Trust for Historic Preservation (www.PreservationNation.org) is a non-profit membership organization bringing people together to protect, enhance and enjoy the places that matter to them. By saving the places where great moments from history – and the important moments of everyday life – took place, the National Trust for Historic Preservation helps revitalize neighborhoods and communities, spark economic development and promote environmental sustainability. With headquarters in Washington, DC, nine regional and field offices, 29 historic sites, and partner organizations in 50 states, territories, and the District of Columbia, the National Trust for Historic Preservation provides leadership, education, advocacy and resources to a national network of people, organizations and local communities committed to saving places, connecting us to our history and collectively shaping the future of America’s stories.

The Los Angeles Conservancy (www.laconservancy.org) is a nonprofit membership organization that works through advocacy and education to preserve, revitalize, and recognize the historic architectural and cultural resources of Los Angeles County. Created in 1978 as part of the community-based effort to prevent demolition of the Los Angeles Central Library, the Conservancy now has more than 6,000 members and hundreds of volunteers, making it the largest local preservation organization in the U.S.

Michael Rosenfeld is the managing director of Next Century Associates, LLC, an affiliate of Woodridge Capital Partners, LLC, a broad based real estate investment company with hotel, residential and commercial assets throughout the United States, and has been active in the real estate industry for more than 20 years. Mr. Rosenfeld purchased the Century Plaza Hotel in May 2008 in partnership with the D. E. Shaw group. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:
Barbara Casey, on behalf of Next Century Associates (310.473.8090, bcasey@cswpr.com)
Cindy Olnick, Los Angeles Conservancy (213.430.4214, colnick@laconservancy.org)
Jenni Brewer, National Trust for Historic Preservation, Washington, D.C. (202.588.6380, jenni_brewer@nthp.org)

02/08/2010

Expo Line Board of Directors Certifies Phase 2 Final EIR

Last night the Expo Line Board of Directors voted to certify the Phase 2 Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR). The FEIR represents the final environmental document regarding Expo Phase 2, the extension of the Expo Light Rail Line from Culver City to Santa Monica. The Expo Board approved the project’s Recommended Preferred Alternative, the Light Rail Transit Alternative 2 (Expo Right-of-Way – Colorado) from Culver City to Santa Monica and the Maintenance Facility Buffer design option that includes Santa Monica College and Verizon properties with a buffer to provide additional protection for the residential community. As a result of the Board’s approval, engineering and design work will commence and elements of construction may begin in late 2010.

01/27/2010

Xerox Corporation is all about the Community, Appointing Liz Stafford Senior Vice President for Western Operations

Century City, California. Jan 19, 2010 – Xerox Corporation has announced the appointment of Liz Stafford as its new Senior Vice President for Western Operations. She will be responsible for leading a field operations team accountable for sales, service, customer satisfaction and revenue growth within the Western Region Operations enabling her to keep a pulse on the community at large, thus improving relations and helping solve business problems in these difficult economic times.

Stafford originally joined XEROX in May of 1980 as an account manager. In the 80’s & 90’s she held many sales and management positions in the West, including Western Region Sales Operations Manager / Supplies Marketing Center manager which was followed by a position as a Western Region Supply manager.

In 1999 Liz became vice president, Worldwide Strategy, TeleWeb, where her role included managing internal and external communication programs globally.

Stafford then went on to vice president of the Western Channels & Public Sector organizations.

Stafford’s role will oversee the workings of a field operations team accountable for sales, service and customer satisfaction which will ensure that clients are pleased with the quality of service and the products that are being delivered to their door. The Western territory comprises of 10 regions with local vice presidents in each region, stretching from Alaska to Hawaii and major cities including San Francisco, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Denver, Seattle, Orange County, San Diego and Sacramento, CA.

Liz believes in local leadership, empowering the people to solve customer problems and create business partnerships in the local communities where they live and work.

Stafford holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business management from San Diego State University.

She began her new role on Jan 1, 2010

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01/21/2010

LOS ANGELES-BASED AGENCY, THE POLLACK PR MARKETING GROUP, KICKS OFF A YEAR-LONG CELEBRATION AS IT MARKS ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF DRIVING CONSUMER BRANDED ENGAGEMENT AND INFLUENCE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Agency Marks Milestone Year Of Servicing Local, National And International Clients LOS ANGELES (January 21, 2010) – The Pollack PR Marketing Group (PPMG), an integrated PR and marketing agency announced today that it is kicking off its celebratory anniversary year as it turns 25 on the 25th of March. Founded in 1985 as Pollack & Setzer by senior strategists Noemi Pollack and Paul Setzer, the firm evolved into a multi-specialty agency that develops communication platforms and programs, manages corporate reputations, launches new products and services, and promotes consumer brand engagement for clients ranging from innovative start-ups to Fortune 500 companies, with a focus on consumer products, technologies and services.

“When we think of ourselves as a quarter of a century old, the longevity in that phrase really astonishes,” said Founder & Chief Executive Officer Noemi Pollack. “Just consider that the day the agency opened its doors, there were computers, but no internet, no email, no cell phones; it was the analog age and would move to the digital age only a decade later; it would be another decade before social media would enter our consciousness: and then, at a very quickened pace, the whole communication landscape changed with the advent of digital marketing and, of course, Twitter.”

Fourteen years after its founding, the agency became a partner in The WORLDCOM Public Relations Group, a consortium of 110 agencies in 94 world markets, which added the collective resources and talents of 2,200 professionals that creatively and collaboratively handle small to large scale local, national and international public relations and marketing campaigns, seamlessly.

Jerry Swerling, public relations management consultant, commented, “I've been in PR for almost 40 years, 20 of them here in LA. In that time an astonishing number of agencies have disappeared from the scene, because they either couldn't figure out who they were and what they did, or lost the entrepreneurial spirit and sold to a conglomerate, or simply lacked talent. The fact that the Pollack PR Marketing Group has thrived for 25 years, as a staunchly independent firm in the highly competitive LA market, is an enormous testimonial to the firm's leadership, sense of self, and commitment to long term client relationships.”

The year-long celebration will include: publishing the 25 most defining PR moments in the last 25 years that brought about the most seismic changes to the communications industry; developing and posting videos on the 25th of every month of forward-thinking communication concepts and ideas that incorporate evolving communication trends, as well as concepts that can support smoother adoption of ‘change’ by corporations – globally; and a community relations “roll-up-your-sleeves” plan, whereby each agency professional will get an opportunity to work an 8-hour day at a charity of their choice on the 25th of every month and, in return, the agency will offer a donation to each charity.

Additionally, guest bloggers who wish to offer their thoughts on whatever is on their minds will be invited to do so on the 25th of every month; and suggestions as to pivotal PR moments for inclusion in the list of 25, will also be requested.

The first guest blogger, futurist David Houle and author of the “Shift Age,” will kick off the guest series with an entry on the 25th of January.

About The Pollack PR Marketing Group: The Pollack PR Marketing Group (PPMG) based in Century City, CA, is a 25-year old mid-sized, multi-specialty agency that develops communication platforms and programs, manages corporate reputations, launches new products and services and promotes consumer brand engagement for clients ranging from innovative start-ups, to Fortune 500 companies, with a focus on consumer products, technologies and services. PPMG is a partner in The WORLDCOM Public Relations Group, a consortium of over 100 partners with offices around the world. For more information, visit http://www.ppmgcorp.com, or http://pollackblog.com, or follow us on Twitter @PollackPRMktg. Contact: Stefan Pollack The Pollack PR Marketing Group (310) 556-4443 spollack@ppmgcorp.com

01/11/2010

CENTURY CITY BAR ASSOCATION NAMES 2010 LAWYERS OF THE YEAR

Century City, CA – January 11, 2010 – The Century City Bar Association has named its 2010 best “Lawyers of the Year” in five different practice areas. Awards will be given at the CCBA’s 42nd Annual Installation Banquet and Awards Ceremony at the Hyatt Regency Hotel on March 4, 2009 at 6 pm attended by Southern California’s leading lawyers. The honorees are:

Jeffrey E. Donfeld of Donfeld Kelley & Rollman - Real Estate Lawyer of the Year
Marshall B. Grossman of Bingham McCutchen LLP - Litigator of the Year
David Nimmer of Irell & Manella LLP - Intellectual Property Lawyer of the Year
James I. Stang of Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP - Bankruptcy Lawyer of the Year
Juliette Youngblood of Youngblood Group - Entertainment Lawyer of the Year

Scott Vick, CCBA President, expressed his enthusiasm for this year’s slate of honorees, saying: “They have set an example not only as some of the finest lawyers in their fields, but also as people who have made a difference in our community. They are good lawyers, and good people.”

Louis R. Dienes, President-Elect of the Century City Bar Association remarks: "Century City is home to some of the most sophisticated and respected attorneys in the fields of entertainment, intellectual property, real estate, high-stakes litigation, and bankruptcy." He adds: “This year’s honorees have set examples not only for legal excellence, but for dedication to public service and charitable work.”

About the Century City Bar Association: With more than 4,000 lawyers in Century City, the CCBA’s mission is to provide top-quality legal programming, enhance and promote the sense of community among Century City lawyers, honor Century City attorneys who have achieved extraordinary accomplishments, and provide leadership opportunities to lawyers who participate in the CCBA. For more information, refer to the CCBA’s website at www.centurycitybar.com

08/21/2009

The 29th Annual Century City Golf Tournament

The Century City Chamber is pleased to have the following supporters of the 29th Annual Century City Golf Tournament!

ABM JANITORIAL SERVICES (Los Angeles, CA| T:310.226.2761| www.abm.com)

AZTEC (Century Park, Parking Garage Level P3| Los Angeles, CA| T: 310-557-CARS (2277))

BRIC’S MADISON, INC. (Westfield Century City Shopping Center| Los Angeles, CA | www.brics.it)

BROOKS BROTHERS (Westfield Century City Shopping Center| Los Angeles, CA|T:310-553-3335| www.brooksbrothers.com)

CARLTON HAIR CENTURY CITY (Westfield Century City Shopping Center | Los Angeles, CA 90067 |T: 310.282.8795|www.carltonhairinternational.com)

CELL CENTRE (Westside Pavilion| Los Angeles, CA| T: 310.474.0006)

CITY XPRESS (Los Angeles, CA| T: 310. 282.8146)

FOX ENTERTAINMENT GROUP (Los Angeles, CA|www.foxstudios.com)

HELMUTT HOUSE (Osage Beach, MO |T: 573.302.1116 | www.helmutthouse.com)

HOLWICK CONSTRUCTORS, INC. (Los Angeles, CA | T: 310.277.8475| www.holwickconst.com)

HYATT REGENCY CENTURY PLAZA (2025 Avenue of the Stars | Los Angeles, CA 90067|T: 310.277.2000|www.hyatt.com)

INTERCONTINENTAL LOS ANGELES CENTURY CITY (Los Angeles, CA | T: 310.284.6525| www.intercontinental.com/losangeles)

ISO (Westside Pavilion| Los Angeles, CA|T: 310.425.6129)

JEWELRY COLLECTION (Westside Pavilion| Los Angeles, CA|T: 310.474.6088)

LE CHATEAU AT THE BEVERLY HILTON (Beverly Hills, CA| T: 310.887.6006 | www.lechateaubh.com)

LISA’S BEAUTY SUPPLY & SALON (Westside Pavilion| Los Angeles, CA | T: 310.470.6102)

LOS ANGELES LAKERS (www.nba.com/lakers)

MASTER TAILOR (Westfield Century City Shopping Center |Los Angeles, CA| T: 310.551.6666)

MICKEY FINE (Century Plaza Towers |Los Angeles, CA | T: 310.286.0070)

PROMOSHOP (Los Angeles, CA | T: 310.754.1658| www.promoshopinc.com)

ROCKSUGAR PAN ASIAN KITCHEN (Westfield Century City Shopping Center| Los Angeles, CA | T: 310.552.9988| www.rocksugarpanasiankitchen.com)

ROBINSON RANCH (Santa Clarita, CA |T: 661-252-8484x13|www.robinsonranchgolf.com)

SORABOL KOREAN BBQ & ASIAN NOODLES (Westfield Century City Shopping Center| Los Angeles, CA |T: 310.869.7155|www.sorabolrestaurants.com)

SEIKI-SHI SUSHI (Westfield Century City Shopping Center| Los Angeles, CA| T: 310.557.3080)

SEPHORA (Westfield Century City Shopping Center| Los Angeles, CA | T: 310.843.0123| www.sephora.com)

SPORTHINGS & MORE (Burbank, CA | T: 818.840.1200| www.sporthings.net)

STARBUCKS (Los Angeles, CA | T: 310.553.8226 | www.starbucks.com)

STYLES OF ELEGANCE (Westfield Century City Shopping Center| Los Angeles, CA|T: 310.843.0330)

THE STAND (Los Angeles, CA 90067|T: 310.785.0400|www.thestandlink.com)

TOSCANOVA (Westfield Century City Shopping Center| Los Angeles, CA| T: 310-551-0499| www.toscanova.com)

TRIGEN- LA ENERGY CORPORATION, A Veolia Energy Company (Diamond Bar, CA| T:213.923.1780| www.semprasolutions.com)

TRL SYSTEMS (Ontario, CA | T: 909.456.2600|www.trlsystems.com)

WESTFIELD CENTURY CITY (Los Angeles, CA| T: 310.553.5300| www.westfield.com)

CITY XPRESS (Los Angeles, CA| T: 310. 282.8146)

06/25/2009

WATT PLAZA BECOMES FIRST OFFICE BUILDING IN LOS ANGELES TO RECEIVE PRESTIGIOUS GOLD LEED CERTIFIC

06/17/2009

Announcing Roark Law Offices in Century City

Century City Chamber of Commerce member Holly Roark proudly announces the opening of her new law firm "Roark Law Offices" in the Watt Building in Century City. Holly practices bankruptcy law and related litigation on both the debtor and creditor sides. She graduated with a degree in Anthropology from UCLA, and earned her juris doctor from Southwestern Law School. She is a board member of the Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles as co-chair of the Conference of Delegates Committee, and also participates in the Women’s Business Council of the Chamber and various other community organizations.

When Holly is not busy lunching at Bread Bar, she can be reached at the following:

Holly Roark
Attorney at Law

ROARK LAW OFFICES
1875 Century Park East
Suite 600 PMB 631
Los Angeles, California 90067
Phone: (310) 553-2600
Fax: (310) 553-2601
E-mail: holly@roarklawoffices.com
Website: www.roarklawoffices.com

05/05/2009

New Partner Named at NSBN LLP

Los Angeles, California, May 1, 2009 Kurt Kilwein, CPA, CFP has been named partner at CPA firm NSBN LLP (www.nsbn.com) Certified Public Accountants and Business Consultants in Beverly Hills, California. Kilwein has nearly twenty years experience in the public, private and governmental accounting fields. He concentrates his practice in tax planning and compliance, including corporate, fiduciary, individual, estate and gift, tax exempt and partnership tax issues. Kilwein’s clients include high net worth individuals, closely held businesses, real estate partnerships and exempt organizations.

A native of a small town in North Dakota, Kilwein received his Bachelor’s degree in Montana and obtained his accounting degree through UCLA. Prior to joining NSBN, he worked with the Internal Revenue Service, a Big Four accounting firm and the Private Bank Division of Bank of America.

“Kurt is so incredibly knowledgeable and gifted that NSBN staff members call him ’Mr. CCH’ (Commerce Clearing House, which is a tax research resource)”, said Eileen F. Cohen, CPA, Deputy Managing Partner of NSBN LLP. “We are delighted to call him our partner.”

Kurt Kilwein has obtained certifications as a CPA (in the states of Washington and California), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), IRS Enrolled Agent, Life & Health Agent and Real Estate Broker.

About NSBN LLP

NSBN LLP (formerly Nanas, Stern, Biers, Neinstein and Co. LLP) is a full service CPA and business consulting firm that has been in practice in Beverly Hills, California, for over 50 years. The firm currently ranks among the top 25 CPA firms in Los Angeles County and among the top 20 Best Places to Work in Los Angeles. NSBN has 19 partners and a staff of approximately 80. NSBN has particular expertise in various industries, including real estate, escrow, nonprofit organizations, entrepreneurial businesses, entertainment, employee benefit plans, and high net worth individuals. For more information, please visit www.nsbn.com."

12/19/2008

Top 5 Lawyers of 2009

LOS ANGELES, CA - December 19, 2008 - The Century City Bar Association -- which boasts more lawyers per square foot than any other geographic location in the United States -- has named the 2009 best 'Lawyers of the Year' in five different practice areas. A peer group of Century City lawyers has named the following lawyers as 'Lawyers of the Year'for 2009:

Entertainment Lawyer of the Year Joe Calabrese O?Melveny & Myers LLP

Litigator of the Year Scott Edelman Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

Family Law Lawyer of the Year Stacy D. Phillips Phillips, Lerner, Lauzon & Jamra L.L.P.

Bankruptcy Lawyer of the Year Lawrence Peitzman Peitzman Weg & Kempinsky LLP

Trusts And Estates Lawyer of the Year Andrew Garb Loeb & Loeb LLP

The CCBA will give awards to these five lawyers during its 41st Annual Installation Banquet and Awards Ceremony at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel on April 7, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Margaret S. Henry -- a former CCBA president -- will conduct the swearing in of the CCBA?s new officers and board members.

Mitchell B. Stein, CCBA President and a partner at Silver & Freedman LLP, expressed his enthusiasm for this year?s slate of honorees, saying ?they are not only the ?best of the best? in Century City, but unquestionably among the finest lawyers in their fields in the entire United States.? Mr. Stein added, ?We are pleased that these five lawyers have chosen to practice law in Century City, and we are even more honored to call each of them our colleague.?

Scott Vick, President-Elect of the CCBA Century City Bar and a partner at Bingham McCutchen LLP explained why the Century City Bar plays such an important role in the Los Angeles legal community. Thirty years ago, many top law students started their own firms in Century City and the surrounding area.? ?Not only did those lawyers take the lead in promoting diversityin their law firms, they developed reputations as the go-to lawyers in the fields of Entertainment law, intellectual property, bankruptcy, high-stakes and class action litigation, corporate law, and other areas of the law.?

?Moreover, as explained by Mr. Vick, Century City lawyers have not lost focus of the vital importance of embedding themselves into the fabric of the community and its many charities. Century City lawyers are among the most active in charitable endeavors throughout Los Angeles. Mr. Vick stated that CCBA?s 2009 honorees ?not only exemplify the commitment to the highest quality of legal excellence, but also a commitment to public service we all should emulate.? ?For that, the CCBA chooses to respect, commend, and give awards to these honorees.?

About the Century City Bar Association With more than 4,000 lawyers in Century City, the CCBA?s mission is to provide top-quality legal programming, enhance and promote the sense of community among Century City lawyers, honor Century City attorneys who