Economic Development Summit Panel to Discuss 'Create' in Hollywood at ArcLight, June 22nd
June 19, 2017
Hollywood “Create” panel will address how place making can revitalize a neighborhood at the 2017 Hollywood Economic Development Summit, taking place on Thursday, June 22nd, at the ArcLight Hollywood. The theme for this year’s conference is “Building a Livable Hollywood.” During the conference, attendees will also hear from two keynote speakers: Vince Bertoni, Director of Planning for the City of Los Angeles; and David Sloane, USC Urban Planning Department. Tickets for the 2017 Summit are $60.
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"Create" panelists will include leaders of Relevant Group Richard Heyman and Grant King. Angela Babcock of Stratiscope will moderate.
As a managing partner of the Relevant Group, Richard Heyman leads development and construction for the firm. He has over 30 years of experience building high end, high-concept hospitality projects, including restaurants, nightclubs and entertainment venues, several of which have been in Hollywood. Having started his career as a hospitality developer and general contractor, he understands the formula of a successful project. The Relevant Group works with some of the most prestigious brands in the hospitality space, including Dream Hotels, TAO Group, and Thompson Hotels, among others.
Grant King is the Managing Partner of the Relevant Group, a Los Angeles-based luxury real estate development firm. He leads strategy, development and financing of each of their projects and has over 20 years of real estate development, finance and investment experience. He moved to China to establish the company’s first overseas office in 2012. He also leads the fundraising efforts for the Relevant Group in both the U.S. and in China. He founded New American Financial in 1998 and sold the company in 2002.
Moderator Angela Babcock is an Idaho transplant. She has worked for two L.A. mayors and two L.A. city council members as a policy advisor, community representative, and business development specialist. Through her work for then-Councilmember Eric Garcetti, Angela worked with community organizations and business owners to make EaCa Alley, L.A.’s first public pedestrian alley a reality. As Director of Community Engagement for Stratiscope, she advise clients on how they can work in communities to make positive change while supporting business growth goals. She also launched their Activate Hollywood initiative.
Attendees will be among the first to receive their copy of the popular Hollywood Economic Development Update 2017. The annual publication includes information on 92 projects in the pipeline for Hollywood.
As of press time, the following sponsors have been identified: Diamond Level sponsors include Harridge Development Group, Rescore, and Strategic Legacy Investment Group, Inc.
Gold Level sponsors include American Commercial Equities, Avison Young, CIM Group, Counterintuity, Gensler, Gonzales Law Group, Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center, Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc., Iron Mountain Entertainment Services, J.H. Snyder Co., JLL, Liner LLP, Paramount Contractors & Developers, Relevant Group, Robertson Properties Group, and Wilcon.
Silver Level sponsors include Ametron Audio/Video, Armbruster Goldsmith & Delvac, Birch Tree Properties LLC, City National Bank, Communitas Design LLC, Discover Hollywood Magazine, East Hollywood BID, Emerson College Los Angeles, Essex Property Trust, Inc., Faring, Fidelity Investments, Gathers Strategies, Handelman Consulting, Inc., Hart Realty Advisors, Hollywood Entertainment District, Kimpton Everly Hotel, LeFrak, Marathon Communications, NAI Capital Commercial Real Estate, Park & Velayos LLP, Park Plus, Inc., Pavemint, Selbert Perkins Design, Sunset & Vine BID, The Original Farmers Market, The Proper Companies, U.S. Bank, and Wood Partners.
Raffle drawings to experience Hollywood will be held at the end of the event donated by Kimpton Everly Hotel, The Escape Hotel, Tao Restaurant, and Beauty & Essex. Must be present to win.
Admission is $60.
Discounted parking is available at ArcLight Cinemas with validation.
Click here to register online
The Economic Development Committee of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce serves as the forum to generate and share ideas that can further the economic development mission of the Hollywood Chamber and guide Hollywood’s growth as the most dynamic, diverse and vibrant community in the Los Angeles area. The committee brings together regional thought leaders, public policy experts, private sector leaders and government officials in an effort to advance ideas and advocate for economic development and policies that will further the growth, development and sustainability of Hollywood’s diverse communities including business, residential, visitors, education and our community serving nonprofit organizations.
About the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce
For more than 96 years, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has provided leadership, business development resources, networking, and government affairs programs and services to keep the Hollywood business and residential communities safe, relevant and economically vital. Jeff Zarrinnam of Hollywood Hotel, is the Chair of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors 2017-18, and Leron Gubler is the President/CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. For more information please visit www.hollywoodchamber.net.
#DavidSloane #VinceBertoni #Icon #HudsonPacific #EcDev2017 @HollywoodArea #WeWantYourBusiness #networking
Click here to register online
"Create" panelists will include leaders of Relevant Group Richard Heyman and Grant King. Angela Babcock of Stratiscope will moderate.
As a managing partner of the Relevant Group, Richard Heyman leads development and construction for the firm. He has over 30 years of experience building high end, high-concept hospitality projects, including restaurants, nightclubs and entertainment venues, several of which have been in Hollywood. Having started his career as a hospitality developer and general contractor, he understands the formula of a successful project. The Relevant Group works with some of the most prestigious brands in the hospitality space, including Dream Hotels, TAO Group, and Thompson Hotels, among others.
Grant King is the Managing Partner of the Relevant Group, a Los Angeles-based luxury real estate development firm. He leads strategy, development and financing of each of their projects and has over 20 years of real estate development, finance and investment experience. He moved to China to establish the company’s first overseas office in 2012. He also leads the fundraising efforts for the Relevant Group in both the U.S. and in China. He founded New American Financial in 1998 and sold the company in 2002.
Moderator Angela Babcock is an Idaho transplant. She has worked for two L.A. mayors and two L.A. city council members as a policy advisor, community representative, and business development specialist. Through her work for then-Councilmember Eric Garcetti, Angela worked with community organizations and business owners to make EaCa Alley, L.A.’s first public pedestrian alley a reality. As Director of Community Engagement for Stratiscope, she advise clients on how they can work in communities to make positive change while supporting business growth goals. She also launched their Activate Hollywood initiative.
Attendees will be among the first to receive their copy of the popular Hollywood Economic Development Update 2017. The annual publication includes information on 92 projects in the pipeline for Hollywood.
As of press time, the following sponsors have been identified: Diamond Level sponsors include Harridge Development Group, Rescore, and Strategic Legacy Investment Group, Inc.
Gold Level sponsors include American Commercial Equities, Avison Young, CIM Group, Counterintuity, Gensler, Gonzales Law Group, Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center, Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc., Iron Mountain Entertainment Services, J.H. Snyder Co., JLL, Liner LLP, Paramount Contractors & Developers, Relevant Group, Robertson Properties Group, and Wilcon.
Silver Level sponsors include Ametron Audio/Video, Armbruster Goldsmith & Delvac, Birch Tree Properties LLC, City National Bank, Communitas Design LLC, Discover Hollywood Magazine, East Hollywood BID, Emerson College Los Angeles, Essex Property Trust, Inc., Faring, Fidelity Investments, Gathers Strategies, Handelman Consulting, Inc., Hart Realty Advisors, Hollywood Entertainment District, Kimpton Everly Hotel, LeFrak, Marathon Communications, NAI Capital Commercial Real Estate, Park & Velayos LLP, Park Plus, Inc., Pavemint, Selbert Perkins Design, Sunset & Vine BID, The Original Farmers Market, The Proper Companies, U.S. Bank, and Wood Partners.
Raffle drawings to experience Hollywood will be held at the end of the event donated by Kimpton Everly Hotel, The Escape Hotel, Tao Restaurant, and Beauty & Essex. Must be present to win.
Admission is $60.
Discounted parking is available at ArcLight Cinemas with validation.
Click here to register online
The Economic Development Committee of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce serves as the forum to generate and share ideas that can further the economic development mission of the Hollywood Chamber and guide Hollywood’s growth as the most dynamic, diverse and vibrant community in the Los Angeles area. The committee brings together regional thought leaders, public policy experts, private sector leaders and government officials in an effort to advance ideas and advocate for economic development and policies that will further the growth, development and sustainability of Hollywood’s diverse communities including business, residential, visitors, education and our community serving nonprofit organizations.
About the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce
For more than 96 years, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has provided leadership, business development resources, networking, and government affairs programs and services to keep the Hollywood business and residential communities safe, relevant and economically vital. Jeff Zarrinnam of Hollywood Hotel, is the Chair of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors 2017-18, and Leron Gubler is the President/CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. For more information please visit www.hollywoodchamber.net.
#DavidSloane #VinceBertoni #Icon #HudsonPacific #EcDev2017 @HollywoodArea #WeWantYourBusiness #networking
Contact:
Hollywood Chamber
info@hollywoodchamber.net, (323) 469-8311