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Contact Helen Duncan at 310-545-5313 or email
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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
The Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce Business Development Committee seeks to strengthen the vitality of the business community in Manhattan Beach. Their goal is to bring additional commerce to local merchants from outside the city as well as encourage local residents to spend their shopping and service dollars in the community.
The Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce Business Development Committee seeks to strengthen the vitality of the business community in Manhattan Beach. Their goal is to bring additional commerce to local merchants from outside the city as well as encourage local residents to spend their shopping and service dollars in the community.
Board Liaison: Mary Ann Varni, Downtown MB Business and Professional Association
Downtown Manhattan Beach: Mary Ann Varni, Downtown MB Business and Professional Association
Manhattan Village: Ruth Tewalt, Manhattan Village Shopping Center
Rosecrans Corridor: Sherry Kramer, Continental Development Corp.
North Manhattan Beach: Bernadette George, Elegance Boutique Spa & Aesthetix
EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Our mission is to enhance the educational experience of Manhattan Beach Unified School District’s 6th thru 12th grade students by connecting academics, business and community to promote real world learning, support partnerships, and encourage and celebrate educational excellence in our schools.
Chair: Jill Brunkhardt, Chevron
LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY COUNCIL
The Legislative Advocacy Council provides you with the opportunity to analyze issues, assess alternatives, and share your findings with those who can make a difference, the public officials who represent Manhattan Beach at the local, state and federal levels. Consider all sides of key issues with individuals whose opinions you respect. Share your opinion with the board, who may adopt a formal position for the entire organization. This team also deals with the educational issues in our community.
Chair: Joe Ahn, Northrop Grumman
Board Liaison: Charles Gale, Jr., Metropolitan Water District
MANHATTAN BEACH YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
The Manhattan Beach Young Professionals group meets regularly at different venues to develop business connections, connect with the community, to connect with one another and network. Attend these gatherings to access business executives and leaders, build on your business and professional skills, and add to your business insight and information. Learn more at mbyp.org.
Chair: Jake Dax, Ameriprize
Co-Chair: Ricky Arakaki, Pelican Signs
WOMEN IN BUSINESS COMMITTEE
The Manhattan Beach Women in Business (MBWIB) Committee of the Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce was formed in the spring of 1998. MBWIB’s mission is to provide programs and opportunities in leadership, development, mentoring, education and networking for women (and men) in business. Learn more at MBWIB.com
Chair: Sarah Perahia, Deutsche Bank
Co-Chair: Bibi Goldstein, Buying Time