The “State the City 2013” will focus on ‘Santa Monica on The Move’ and the current issues impacting the business community. Attendees will get a first look at the EXPO line coming to Santa Monica, hear from the newly elected Mayor and city officials and get updates on all districts, neighborhoods and projects across the city. The program will present the Economic Excellence Award to The American Film Market for their continued investment to the community, and include special recognition for Pam O’Connor’s work on the Metro Board and her commitment to moving Santa Monica forward.
WHO:
Newly Elected Santa Monica Mayor, Pam O’Connor
Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce President, Laurel Rosen
Santa Monica City Manager, Rod Gould
CEO of Exposition Construction Authority (EXPO), Richard Thorpe
Executive Director of Planning for LA County Metro, Martha Welborne
Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce, Chairman of The Board and Asset Manager, MSD Capital, Ellis O’Connor
Sponsors include: Santa Monica Convention & Visitors Bureau, Santa Monica Place, City of Santa Monica Office of Sustainability and The Environment, The Bradmore Group, Central Parking Systems, Harding Larmore Kutcher & Kozal LLP, Metro Cab Company & Pacific Park at the Santa Monica Pier.
WHEN:
Thursday, January 24
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Breakfast & Networking
8:00 a.m. State of the City Address
WHERE:
SGI-USA World Culture Center
525 Wilshire Blvd
Santa Monica, California 90401
TICKET INFO:
$50 in advance
Discounts pricing available for Chamber Members, groups, students and seniors
www.sotc2013.eventbrite.com
310.393.9825
ABOUT SANTA MONICA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE:
The Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce advocates and represents business’ interests and issues affecting the community. They provide the environment to help members prosper and succeed through a proactive working partnership with all levels of government and community organization. More information can be found at HYPERLINK “http://www.smchamber.com”www.smchamber.com
PRESS CONTACTS:
Rosalind Napoli/ Kim Koury
Spin Public Relations
310.339.4115
rosalind@spinprgroup.com
kim@spinprgroup.com
