Access to Capital Business Expo
Only $10.00 to Register! (Includes: Breakfast, Expo, Lunch, Workshops and One-on-one consultation.)
Saturday, June 2, 2007
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sheraton Los Angeles, Downtown
711 S. Hope St.
L.A., CA 90017
Join us for a day of Education, Resources & Business Growth!
* Business Lending Expo
* Educational Financial Workshops
* Retail Opportunities in Downtown L.A.
* One-on-one Consultation
* Loan Pavilion
* Success Strategies for Business Growth
* Talleres En Espanol
Call (213) 488-3599; Fax (213) 430-0652
Email: swhite@vedc.org
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Commemorative Coin
Coin honors Ark. students' 1957 struggle
From the Associated Press - May 20, 2007
LITTLE ROCK, ARK. — Fifty years ago, nine black students faced down a mob to integrate Little Rock Central High School. Now, they are being honored on a commemorative silver coin.
The U.S. Mint introduced the coin Saturday at the NAACP's Daisy Bates Education Summit, which pays tribute to the Arkansas NAACP leader who served as advisor to the Little Rock Nine.
One side of the $1 coin depicts a group of students being escorted by a soldier. It features the phrase "Desegregation in Education" and contains nine stars. The other side depicts Central High as it looked in 1957.
Integration at Central was the first major test of the Supreme Court's ruling, three years earlier, against racial discrimination in public schools.
From the Associated Press - May 20, 2007
LITTLE ROCK, ARK. — Fifty years ago, nine black students faced down a mob to integrate Little Rock Central High School. Now, they are being honored on a commemorative silver coin.
The U.S. Mint introduced the coin Saturday at the NAACP's Daisy Bates Education Summit, which pays tribute to the Arkansas NAACP leader who served as advisor to the Little Rock Nine.
One side of the $1 coin depicts a group of students being escorted by a soldier. It features the phrase "Desegregation in Education" and contains nine stars. The other side depicts Central High as it looked in 1957.
Integration at Central was the first major test of the Supreme Court's ruling, three years earlier, against racial discrimination in public schools.
Now We're Cooking!
Tasty Traditions "Reel Creative Meals"
Lawry's is sponsoring Tasty Traditions "Reel Creative Meals" contest. Submitting an original recipe using Lawry's products and then video taping you and the family preparing the recipe makes the entry eligible for the grand prize of $25,000 or one of ten $1,000 first place prizes. To assist people with their entries, selected Ralphs and Food4Less stores will host Lawry's grilling demonstrations once a month starting in May and ending in August.
Demonstration attendees will get grilling tips, filming tips and could instantly win a "Reel Creative Meals" Production Kit that includes:
* $100 worth of Lawry's products,
* a $100 grocery gift card from Ralphs or Food4Less,
* a Lawry's signature apron and
* a camcorder to help entrants record the video portion of their submission.
The "Reel Creative Meals" contest runs from May 21-August 31. Beginning May 21, visit lawrysfoodtube.com for official rules and contest information.
Lawry's is sponsoring Tasty Traditions "Reel Creative Meals" contest. Submitting an original recipe using Lawry's products and then video taping you and the family preparing the recipe makes the entry eligible for the grand prize of $25,000 or one of ten $1,000 first place prizes. To assist people with their entries, selected Ralphs and Food4Less stores will host Lawry's grilling demonstrations once a month starting in May and ending in August.
Demonstration attendees will get grilling tips, filming tips and could instantly win a "Reel Creative Meals" Production Kit that includes:
* $100 worth of Lawry's products,
* a $100 grocery gift card from Ralphs or Food4Less,
* a Lawry's signature apron and
* a camcorder to help entrants record the video portion of their submission.
The "Reel Creative Meals" contest runs from May 21-August 31. Beginning May 21, visit lawrysfoodtube.com for official rules and contest information.
Losing Affordable Housing in L.A.?
Loophole Allowed Demolition of Affordable Units to Escape Rent Stabilization
By a unanimous vote, the Los Angeles City Council adopted an ordinance to close a loophole threatening the city's supply of rent-stabilized apartments.
Under a California law known as the Ellis Act, landlords may exit the business of renting residential property by converting their property to commercial or for-sale residential, with some restrictions. This has resulted in a loophole allowing property owners to demolish their rent-stabilized apartment buildings and build new apartment buildings with no rent restrictions.
"Los Angeles has the country's worst housing crisis," said Council President Eric Garcetti. "By hearing from all interested
parties in a series of open hearings, this council has passed a law that, without placing undue burden on property owners, will stop people from bending the rules to evict low-income tenants and will encourage the production of new affordable housing."
"Our goal was to find something that was balanced and fair without penalizing the most vulnerable residents of this city, who are running out of options on where they can live," said Councilmember Ed P. Reyes.
"Democracy and public policy were well-served by this ordinance," said Councilmember Bernard C. Parks. "It allows for the preservation of necessary critical and affordable housing, but does not eliminate the issues that create the construction of new housing."
"The new revision clarifies the rights of tenants and the rights of property owners," Councilmember Bill Rosendahl said. "We now have more options to protect renters and preserve affordable housing."
If a landlord evicts the tenants of an apartment building with the intent of leaving the rental property business, demolishes the building, and builds a new rental building, the ordinance adopted by the council provides two options:
1. The owner may raise the initial rents to market levels. Further rent increases in the new building are then regulated under the terms of the Rent Stabilization Ordinance.
2. The owner may designate up to 20% of the building's units affordable to tenants earning 80% or less of the area median income. A building with 20% affordable units may then take advantage of the available building-envelope incentives regarding parking, setbacks, and height.
Properties with four units or fewer where the owner occupies one of the units are exempt from these provisions.
Contacts:
Garcetti/Josh Kamensky, (213) 473 7013
Reyes/Tony Perez, (213) 473 7001
Parks/Purvi Doshi, (213) 473 7008
Rosendahl/Safiya Jones (213 473 7011)
By a unanimous vote, the Los Angeles City Council adopted an ordinance to close a loophole threatening the city's supply of rent-stabilized apartments.
Under a California law known as the Ellis Act, landlords may exit the business of renting residential property by converting their property to commercial or for-sale residential, with some restrictions. This has resulted in a loophole allowing property owners to demolish their rent-stabilized apartment buildings and build new apartment buildings with no rent restrictions.
"Los Angeles has the country's worst housing crisis," said Council President Eric Garcetti. "By hearing from all interested
parties in a series of open hearings, this council has passed a law that, without placing undue burden on property owners, will stop people from bending the rules to evict low-income tenants and will encourage the production of new affordable housing."
"Our goal was to find something that was balanced and fair without penalizing the most vulnerable residents of this city, who are running out of options on where they can live," said Councilmember Ed P. Reyes.
"Democracy and public policy were well-served by this ordinance," said Councilmember Bernard C. Parks. "It allows for the preservation of necessary critical and affordable housing, but does not eliminate the issues that create the construction of new housing."
"The new revision clarifies the rights of tenants and the rights of property owners," Councilmember Bill Rosendahl said. "We now have more options to protect renters and preserve affordable housing."
If a landlord evicts the tenants of an apartment building with the intent of leaving the rental property business, demolishes the building, and builds a new rental building, the ordinance adopted by the council provides two options:
1. The owner may raise the initial rents to market levels. Further rent increases in the new building are then regulated under the terms of the Rent Stabilization Ordinance.
2. The owner may designate up to 20% of the building's units affordable to tenants earning 80% or less of the area median income. A building with 20% affordable units may then take advantage of the available building-envelope incentives regarding parking, setbacks, and height.
Properties with four units or fewer where the owner occupies one of the units are exempt from these provisions.
Contacts:
Garcetti/Josh Kamensky, (213) 473 7013
Reyes/Tony Perez, (213) 473 7001
Parks/Purvi Doshi, (213) 473 7008
Rosendahl/Safiya Jones (213 473 7011)
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Hearing on Adams-LaSalle Recycling Center
Neighbors,
The Adams-LaSalle recycling center (1883 W Adams Blvd) is making one more appeal to keep their nuisance business in operation after being ordered to close by the South Los Angeles Planning Commission and the Department of Building and Safety. This time they are appealing the closure order to the Board of Building and Safety Commissioners. The hearing will be held on Tuesday, June 5, at 9:30 am at 201 N Figueroa Street, Room 900 (9th floor). If the community wins there we may finally see this problem end for our neighborhood.
Hope to see you there.
Best,
Leslie Evans
President
Van Buren Place Community Restoration Association
P.O. Box 7245
Los Angeles, CA 90007
Phone: 323-734-7391
Cell: 323-574-5586
www.westadams-normandie.com
The Adams-LaSalle recycling center (1883 W Adams Blvd) is making one more appeal to keep their nuisance business in operation after being ordered to close by the South Los Angeles Planning Commission and the Department of Building and Safety. This time they are appealing the closure order to the Board of Building and Safety Commissioners. The hearing will be held on Tuesday, June 5, at 9:30 am at 201 N Figueroa Street, Room 900 (9th floor). If the community wins there we may finally see this problem end for our neighborhood.
Hope to see you there.
Best,
Leslie Evans
President
Van Buren Place Community Restoration Association
P.O. Box 7245
Los Angeles, CA 90007
Phone: 323-734-7391
Cell: 323-574-5586
www.westadams-normandie.com
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Lula Washington Dance Theatre Summer Intensive
Performance Opportunities for Aspiring Professionals
The internationally-acclaimed Los Angeles Modern dance company, Lula Washington Dance Theatre holds its Professional Development Workshop (PDW) from June 18th to August 5th. The unique summer intensive program offers technical training, career mentorship, and the opportunity to perform and tour in LWDT's 2007-2008 season! Students can enroll for the entire program or for selected weeks during the summer months. Classes can also be taken on an independent, daily basis. Held in its new state-of-the-art facility at 3773 South Crenshaw Boulevard in Los Angeles, this program continues LWDT's quarter-century legacy of grooming young dancers for professional careers in a competitive dance world.
The PDW program, which is designed for intermediate/advanced teens, recent high school graduates, college students, and aspiring dance professionals, seeks to develop dancers who can sustain themselves in concert dance, commercial, theatrical, or Broadway dance work. The program meets five days a week for five hours a day, on an evening schedule modeled after that of many professional companies. PDW participants take daily technique classes and have special workshops and seminars on a range of topics, including but not limited to: dance career options, financial management, and audition techniques. They also attend daily rehearsals, audition with master choreographers, and make valuable, lasting connections with seasoned dance industry professionals.
Contact Person:
Myshell Curry
Phone: (323) 292-5852
Fax: (323) 292-5851
E-mail: myshellcurry@gmail.com
Web: www.lulawashington.com
The internationally-acclaimed Los Angeles Modern dance company, Lula Washington Dance Theatre holds its Professional Development Workshop (PDW) from June 18th to August 5th. The unique summer intensive program offers technical training, career mentorship, and the opportunity to perform and tour in LWDT's 2007-2008 season! Students can enroll for the entire program or for selected weeks during the summer months. Classes can also be taken on an independent, daily basis. Held in its new state-of-the-art facility at 3773 South Crenshaw Boulevard in Los Angeles, this program continues LWDT's quarter-century legacy of grooming young dancers for professional careers in a competitive dance world.
The PDW program, which is designed for intermediate/advanced teens, recent high school graduates, college students, and aspiring dance professionals, seeks to develop dancers who can sustain themselves in concert dance, commercial, theatrical, or Broadway dance work. The program meets five days a week for five hours a day, on an evening schedule modeled after that of many professional companies. PDW participants take daily technique classes and have special workshops and seminars on a range of topics, including but not limited to: dance career options, financial management, and audition techniques. They also attend daily rehearsals, audition with master choreographers, and make valuable, lasting connections with seasoned dance industry professionals.
Contact Person:
Myshell Curry
Phone: (323) 292-5852
Fax: (323) 292-5851
E-mail: myshellcurry@gmail.com
Web: www.lulawashington.com
Baldwin Hills Relay for Life
Join Us in the fight against cancer!
Rancho Cienega Recreation Sports Complex
5001 Rodeo Road, Los Angeles, CA 90008
(cross street- La Brea and Rodeo - next to Dorsey High School)
Saturday, June 9 & 10, 2007; 9:00 a.m.
One day. One night. One community: By participating in an American Cancer Society Relay For Life event near you, you honor cancer survivors, pay tribute to the lives lost to the disease, and raise money to help fight it - all right in your community. Much more than a walk around a track, Relay is a time to celebrate those who have battled cancer, remember those lost and get inspired to fight back. Those who have shared the same experience find common ground, hope and healing at Relay. By participating, you have the power to continue the American Cancer Society's progress toward a future where cancer doesn't take the lives of our friends and family. Relay For Life is a fun-filled overnight event designed to celebrate survivorship and raise money for research and programs of your American Cancer Society. During the Baldwin Hills Relay, teams of people gather at Rancho Cienega Sports Complex and take turns walking or running laps. Each team tries to keep at least one team member on the track at all times.
CONTACT:
Ben Blakley, Event Chair, Culver City Office
American Cancer Society
5731 Slauson Ave., Ste. 200
Culver City, CA 90230
Email: bblake039@yahoo.com OR BaldwinHillsRelay@sbcglobal.net
Rancho Cienega Recreation Sports Complex
5001 Rodeo Road, Los Angeles, CA 90008
(cross street- La Brea and Rodeo - next to Dorsey High School)
Saturday, June 9 & 10, 2007; 9:00 a.m.
One day. One night. One community: By participating in an American Cancer Society Relay For Life event near you, you honor cancer survivors, pay tribute to the lives lost to the disease, and raise money to help fight it - all right in your community. Much more than a walk around a track, Relay is a time to celebrate those who have battled cancer, remember those lost and get inspired to fight back. Those who have shared the same experience find common ground, hope and healing at Relay. By participating, you have the power to continue the American Cancer Society's progress toward a future where cancer doesn't take the lives of our friends and family. Relay For Life is a fun-filled overnight event designed to celebrate survivorship and raise money for research and programs of your American Cancer Society. During the Baldwin Hills Relay, teams of people gather at Rancho Cienega Sports Complex and take turns walking or running laps. Each team tries to keep at least one team member on the track at all times.
CONTACT:
Ben Blakley, Event Chair, Culver City Office
American Cancer Society
5731 Slauson Ave., Ste. 200
Culver City, CA 90230
Email: bblake039@yahoo.com OR BaldwinHillsRelay@sbcglobal.net
UCLA Music Events for Spring 2007
The UCLA Department of Ethnomusicology offers a series of events for the public's enjoyment throughout the year. Parking for the Schoenberg Music Building is available for $8 in Lot 2 (enter at Hilgard and Westholme avenues). Programs are subject to change. For updated information and confirmation of events, call (310) 206-3033 or visit the ethnomusicology department's Web site at www.ethnomusic.ucla.edu.
Paid Summer Internship Opportunity
West Angeles Community Development Corporation is seeking a summer intern. The position is Assistant Project Manager and Market Analyst.
The intern will complete market analysis work by conducting quantitative and qualitative research, analyzing industry trends, meeting with community organizations, public officials, middle-income wage earners and other community members. The targeted intern will be a Graduate student in Business, Real Estate, Urban Planning or Public Policy. Resumes from recent graduates and udergraduates will also be considered.
Intership start date: Monday, June 4, 2007
Term: 8 to 10 weeks (negotiable)
Hours: Mon. - Thur. from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
Rate: $15.00/hour
Interested applicants must submit a resume with cover letter by email to Jimar Wilson at jwilson@westangelescdc.org.
The intern will complete market analysis work by conducting quantitative and qualitative research, analyzing industry trends, meeting with community organizations, public officials, middle-income wage earners and other community members. The targeted intern will be a Graduate student in Business, Real Estate, Urban Planning or Public Policy. Resumes from recent graduates and udergraduates will also be considered.
Intership start date: Monday, June 4, 2007
Term: 8 to 10 weeks (negotiable)
Hours: Mon. - Thur. from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
Rate: $15.00/hour
Interested applicants must submit a resume with cover letter by email to Jimar Wilson at jwilson@westangelescdc.org.
Project Fatherhood Community Grants
Children's Institute, Inc. (CII) announces a Request for Proposals (RFP) of the Project Fatherhood Community Grants Program. Made possible with funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the program will identify 10-15 small faith-based and community-based organizations that will collaborate with CII in the replication of the agency's Project Fatherhood groups. Applications are due June 1,2007 (see RFP for submission details).
To learn more about the Project Fatherhood'" Community Grants Program and to download the RFP, please visit the CII Web site: www.childrensinstitute.org.
Copies of the RFP are also available May 1-15, from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon at 679 South New Hampshire Avenue, Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90005.
To learn more about the Project Fatherhood'" Community Grants Program and to download the RFP, please visit the CII Web site: www.childrensinstitute.org.
Copies of the RFP are also available May 1-15, from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon at 679 South New Hampshire Avenue, Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90005.
Monday, May 21, 2007
Los Angeles Job Fair
JOBS! A job fair with FREE career workshops, FREE resume review and FREE admission will be held at the Los Angeles Convention Center or Wednesday, June 27, 2007 from 12 noon to 5 pm. You can register online here.
Union Pacific Jobs
Union Pacific is HIRING 3000 to 5000 people to fill all jobs for people retiring this year. They will do all the training for 14 weeks. The pay is $35,000 to $40,000 per year to start. They're looking for people to fill positions all over the state. So, if you know anyone who needs work let them know. Apply online or go to one of the job fairs in their area . More infomation is available here.
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