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DATE JUST CONFIRMED FOR ACCESS L.A. CITY HALL
Mark your calendars for the Chamber's annual ACCESS L.A. City Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 5 at Los Angeles City Hall. Stay tuned for more information. Contact Beverly Kenworthy, 213.580.7531.
 Chamber meets with LADWP on rate increase
 Los Angeles Department of Water & Power General Manager Ron Nichols discussed upcoming basic business costs and the rate increases necessary to meet those costs on Monday. The presentation covered impending mandates, future shifts in water and energy supply, and infrastructure challenges faced by LADWP. Contact Jessica Duboff, 213.580.7558.
Chamber urges members to pledge jobs for youth
 Thank you to AT&T, Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Cordoba Corporation, H&R Block, Kaiser Permanente, Vons, Walmart Store, Wells Fargo and other companies for joining Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and the Chamber in pledging summer jobs for HIRE LA’s Youth during the Employer Engagement Luncheon last week. So far, the Chamber has helped create more than 1,000 job opportunities for youth within the private sector. But we are still in need of another 1,000 jobs. Businesses interested in participating can hire youth or sponsor a youth job. Above from left, Vincent Castillo, AT&T intern, Villaraigosa and Anita Gabrielian, AT&T. Contact Maria Dolores Nieto, 213.580.7599.
Want to know how to use Facebook for Business? Join us on July 27
 The Connection Point five-part series continues next week with Facebook for Business on Wednesday, July 27, 6-7:30 p.m. at the Chamber. Join us for this opportunity to hear from Teri Thompson, Rocky Peak Enterprises, LLC and Christian Rosario and Jordan Hood, MIH Marketing, a firm that creates custom Facebook pages for clients across all industries. Attendees will learn about the benefits of the new Facebook HTML platform, see how to set-up and create a targeted ad campaign and view a series of real-life successful custom Facebook pages. The Connection Point series is already receiving buzz from Chamber members including Laurie Miller, Woodcraft Rangers. "Teri was very knowledgeable and easy to understand," Miller said. "I learned how powerful social media can be, and now have ideas to get more involved." Contact Bridget Netter, 213.580.7576.
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Hurrell Cantrall LLP recently celebrated the opening of its new offices in the Macy's Plaza, in downtown Los Angeles. From left, Managing Partner Tom Hurrell and L.A. City Councilmember Jan Perry, providing a brief overview of upcoming developments in downtown Los Angeles. 
Hooters of Downtown Los Angeles hosted its grand opening celebration recently. "It is very exciting to have a location in the Downtown Los Angeles area. We hope to become a thriving part of the local community and run a restaurant known for its great food and outstanding service,” said Rick Leukert, CEO of the Hooters franchise in Southern California, Washington and Oregon. 
Icon LA Ultra Lounge recently debuted its state-of-the-art venue space. Icon holds crowds up to 1,500 and boasts an array of adaptable spaces, including a rooftop lounge which looks over the city skyline and can accommodate 500. It is open as a Night Club Thursday - Sunday as well as a Special Events facility. The restaurant will launch in early fall. 
