Sherman Oaks Chamber of Commerce Business Luncheon with Austin Beutner

Jan. 13, 2011 - PRLog -- Sherman Oaks, CA – The Sherman Oaks Chamber of Commerce will kick-off 2011 with their monthly Business Luncheon on Thursday, January 20th at 11:45am at the Courtyard by Marriott in Sherman Oaks, with a special guest speaker.

First Deputy Mayor of Los Angeles and Chief Executive for Economic & Business Policy, Austin Beutner, will speak on topical matters related to commerce in the City of Los Angeles.  He will also discuss the various programs and services available to local businesses.  Mr. Beutner will be taking questions from the audience.

Mr. Beutner brings a unique combination of experience in the private sector of leading successful companies and in the public sector of spearheading economic development efforts.

Beutner’s role at City Hall has him tasked to develop and execute strategies to create new jobs, attract new industry sectors, grow current businesses, cut red tape and generally change the business culture of Los Angeles to one where business growth and job creation is more actively encouraged and fostered.

Beutner currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the California Institute of the Arts; Chairman of the Board for The Broad Stage in Santa Monica; Co-Chairman of the Community Arts Program; and Chairman of the Board of the California Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.

The Luncheon is sponsored by the Los Angeles Daily News.  There will be a brief presentation by second Luncheon sponsor, M. David Paul Development, who will present their new Sherman Oaks project.

The Sherman Oaks Chamber Monthly Business Luncheon’s are open to the public and comprises of business professionals and community friends.  To make a reservation for the Luncheon, please contact the Chamber office at (818) 906-1951; email to chamber@shermanoakschamber.org; or register on the Chamber website at http://www.shermanoakschamber.org.  The Luncheon is $30 for Chamber Members and $45 for non-members, and includes a three-course meal with a selection of chicken piccata, poached salmon or vegetable pasta primavera as the main entrée.

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For the past 62 years, the Mission of the Chamber is to enhance and promote the growth, prosperity and integrity of its business community. The Sherman Oaks Chamber has nearly 200 member businesses ranging from home entrepreneurs to small proprietorships to major corporations.