Contents

6 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT/CEO

10 RECOGNIZING EXCELLENCE IN LONG BEACH

22 CHAMBER TESTIMONIALS

24  CITY NATIONAL BANK
ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR

26 SPACE BEACH PANEL PROGRAM

28 LEADERSHIP CABINET

29 CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE MEMBERS

30 NEW MEMBERS

35 FEATURED ADVERTISER: Maya HOTEL

36 FEATURED ADVERTISER: MEMORIAL CARE

Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce

One World Trade Center,
Suite 101

Long Beach, CA 90831-1650

PH 562-436-1251

FAX 562-436-7099

www.lbchamber.com

The Chamber is the winner of
The California Chamber of Commerce’s Advocacy Partner of the Year Award, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006; Political Partner of the Year, 2008; and President’s Circle Award, 2009-2024.

Chamber Staff:

Jeremy Harris, President/CEO
562-436-6723 | jharris@lbchamber.com

Ajmaa Heggie, Controller
562-437-8823 | aheggie@lbchamber.com

Judy Nelson,
Vice President, Business Councils
562-432-8128 | jnelson@lbchamber.com

Marilynn Singer, Communications Manager
562-436-1251 l msinger@lbchamber.com

Natalie Leighton, Vice President, Membership
562-590-9234 | nleighton@lbchamber.com

Kimberly Lie, Membership Coordinator
562-436-1251 | klie@lbchamber.com

Sharlyn Ouzounian, Executive Assistant
562-432-7830 | souzounian@lbchamber.com

To advertise in our next issue,
please contact Kathy Moore at
kmoore@metromediapublishers.com.

Contributing Writers:
Ann Piccininni

On the cover:
John Cassar, President & CEO of SuperCare Health, is celebrated as the 2024 City National Bank Entrepreneur of the Year. Featured alongside him is Rich Raffetto, Senior EVP and Head of Commercial Business, City National Bank.

Cover photo by Stephen Russo

President’s Message

Message from
the President/CEO

his spring, we celebrated some truly remarkable individuals and businesses at our much-anticipated City National Bank Entrepreneur of the Year awards luncheon. Held on April 11, 2024, the event was a tremendous success, drawing over 350 attendees who came together to honor the achievements and inspiring stories of our honorees.

John Cassar, CEO of SuperCare Health, was awarded the City National Bank Entrepreneur of the Year. His leadership has not only propelled SuperCare Health to new heights but also significantly contributed to the health and welfare of our community.

Fire Captain Jake Heflin, who serves as the Public Information Officer and CERT program manager at the Long Beach Fire Department, received the Chick-fil-A Community Spirit award. His unwavering commitment to public safety and disaster preparedness has made a lasting impact on our community.

The Don Temple Storage Philanthropic Pioneer award was presented to Phil Trani, the beloved owner of Phil Trani’s Restaurant. Phil’s extensive charitable work and community involvement have enriched the lives of countless residents and set a high standard for civic engagement.

Arturo Enciso and Ana Salatino, the innovative owners of Gusto Bread, were honored with the Long Beach City College Small Business Development Center’s Shaun R. Lumachi Rising Star award. Their dedication to authentic craftsmanship and community engagement has made Gusto Bread a local favorite and a symbol of entrepreneurial spirit.

The luncheon not only served as an opportunity to recognize these exceptional leaders but also as a celebration of our community’s resilience and spirit. As we reflect on the success of this year’s luncheon, we are reminded of the power of community and the impact of recognizing those who go above and beyond. I am deeply grateful for the support of our title sponsor, City National Bank, and the generous support of all our award sponsors, whose commitment helps make these moments possible.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating these outstanding individuals. Your presence and support contributed to the incredible atmosphere and success of the event. We look forward to more opportunities to come together and celebrate the remarkable achievements within our Long Beach community. We hope you enjoy this issue and will read more about these very deserving individuals.

Sincerely,

Jeremy Harris

President/CEO

Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce

For additional information, visit www.lbchamber.com or
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JOHN CASSAR

SuperCare Health

City National Bank Entrepreneur of the Year

ohn Cassar began his career in the healthcare industry as a teenager working at the pharmacy his parents founded in 1974. By the time he was in his twenties, he was CEO and owner of Golden Care Living.

Since 2008, Cassar has served as the CEO of SuperCare Health, a company that evolved from his family’s pharmacy business in the San Gabriel Valley. As the company continues to grow and expand its services, Cassar’s leadership has propelled SuperCare Health forward into a multi-state healthcare organization that provides hospital-to-home support for patients experiencing chronic illnesses, including sleep apnea, pulmonary diseases, neuromuscular disorders and diabetes.

In recognition of his leadership skills and the company’s continued contributions to the community, the Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce presented Cassar with the City National Bank Entrepreneur of the Year award at an April 2024 awards ceremony.

With streamlined delivery, support services and education programs, SuperCare Health helps patients manage their prescribed care plans through a wide range of healthcare tools and devices, including ventilation, CPAP, oxygen, vests, medications, and glucose monitoring. They also partner with healthcare professionals and insurance providers to offer virtual telehealth appointments, remote patient monitoring, and an online pharmacy.

“We coordinate with patients, their providers, and their families to reduce hospital readmissions and provide a seamless patient experience from hospital to home,” Cassar said. “It’s all part of our mission to improve the lives of patients with chronic diseases. Our impactful work truly transforms the lives of patients who are often on difficult healthcare journeys, and no matter what we do, our main goal is always to continue improving lives while lowering the cost of care in the home.”

SuperCare Health has more than 1,000 team members supporting more than 150,000 patients annually in California, Arizona, New Mexico, Oregon and Nevada.

“We also offer national services through our contracted network of care,” Cassar said.

Cassar said SuperCare Health partners with a large network of insurance providers, local healthcare providers, hospitals and health plans that focus on high-risk and complex cases.

“I’m particularly proud of our work within the community during the pandemic. We established an in-home respiratory therapy and telemonitoring program that allowed our partnered hospitals and providers to manage high-risk patients virtually in order to reduce hospital readmissions,” Cassar said. “Our respiratory therapists, technicians, care coaches, and customer service teams courageously worked long hours and put themselves at risk to support the community and provide the most advanced care available during one of the most challenging times in healthcare history.”

Those partnerships and connections are often forged and strengthened through chamber membership, he said.

“Our Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce membership affords us opportunities to support new and existing healthcare organizations close to home. SuperCare Health believes in having a collective voice on critical issues, and networking with involvement in local committees and councils is a great opportunity to make a positive impact directly in the communities we serve,” Cassar said.

With 35 years in the healthcare industry to his credit, Cassar said he continues to find entrepreneurial inspiration.

“Not everyone gets to work with exceptional leadership teams and make a difference in the world every single day, but that’s exactly what keeps me so excited about the impact we are making at SuperCare Health,” he said. “When I remember how we started and look at how far we’ve come, our organization’s legacy inspires me to keep moving forward.”

Entrepreneurship takes commitment, resiliency, a willingness to assume a certain level of business risk, and the ability to innovate and be responsive to change – along with a dash of creativity. These are all qualities Cassar possesses.

“I haven’t been afraid to take calculated risks, learn from my mistakes, and identify my weaknesses, while surrounding myself with people who have helped me fill those gaps. I continually remind myself to stay humble and hungry and will always support continuous change with the mentality that we are still a struggling small business trying to survive.”

Later in 2024, SuperCare Health will be enhancing their COPD programs and launching a comprehensive line of services for diabetes care and continuous glucose monitoring.

“We will be providing patients with a new digital experience, allowing them to take further ownership of their care. We will also be partnering with a larger team of healthcare providers, doctors, nurses and care coaches to further enhance our support for patients,” Cassar said.

Cassar said he and his team have guided the company through tremendous growth through the years, growth that has seen the number of team members climb from 50 to more than 1,000.

“As an organization and as a team, we have developed our core values and embedded them throughout our company culture, which has made making the right decisions, hiring the right people, and building the right teams much easier,” Cassar said. “It’s our true north.”

ARTURO ENCISO
& ANA SALATINO

Gusto Bread

Long Beach City College
Shaun R. Lumachi Rising Star Award

he aroma of fresh-baked bread can provide a heady experience, especially if you’re walking down 4th Street in Long Beach near Gusto Bread, where owners Arturo Enciso and Ana Salatino offer their clientele a variety of savory and sweet treats.

“We’re a small bakery that focuses on making breads and pastries with wholesome ingredients,” Arturo said. “That’s what we focus on, artisanal products.”

Ana, Arturo and Gusto Bread are the recipients of the 2024 Long Beach City College Shaun R. Lumachi Rising Star Award, presented in April at an awards ceremony sponsored by City National Bank and the Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce.

The award recognizes Gusto Bread’s commitment to excellence, entrepreneurial growth, and to making a significant and positive impact on the community. Shaun Lumachi was an employee of the Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce who published the Long Beach Post and served on several of the organizations’ boards. He also served as chair of the Small Business Development Center at Long Beach City College.

“We’re definitely grateful. We’re honored,” Arturo said.

Arturo and Ana opened Gusto Bread at 2710 E. 4th Street in 2020. Before that, they launched the business from their downtown Long Beach home, with a cottage food license, in 2017. Arturo was inspired to try baking after being intrigued by an earth oven discovered in a corner of the garden at their new home.

The pair found and secured a brick-and-mortar location with the help of the Long Beach City College Small Business Development Center, or SBDC, and center advisor Karie Armstrong.

The group provides business planning and assistance with marketing and financial strategizing, said Brad Pollak, the center director.

“They have all the ingredients of an entrepreneur. They’re passionate, they follow through on everything,” Pollak said of Arturo and Ana. “They are enormously talented and hard working.”

“Ana was responsible for getting on board with the SBDC,” said Arturo, who is also a longtime musician and songwriter. “Baking was my business and I made her my partner. Ana was an entrepreneur before joining with me. She does all the branding and websites. I’m the baker.”

Arturo learned how to create artisanal breads by experimenting in his own kitchen.

“I first fell in love with bread. I learned it all on my own. I just dove into the business,” he said.

Though the business was just taking off when the pandemic hit, Arturo said because of the nature of the business, it was able to thrive and grow and navigate through it. Today, the business employs a staff of 15.

Arturo said most of Gusto Bread’s business is carry-out, though there are a few tables at the bakery for patrons.

“It’s a traditional bakery. People can enjoy pastries and coffee here,” Arturo said.

The menu includes a variety of specialty sourdough breads and a selection of pastries, rolls, buns and cookies, along with several tea and coffee drinks.

Gusto Bread contributes to the community regularly with donations to Long Beach Community Table, a nonprofit organization that sources and distributes food and other essential products to local people in need.

The bakery also donates gift cards and merchandise to local nonprofits, including the Art Theatre, coordinates field trips with local elementary school teachers and annually donates to the “Protect Puvungna,” a local campaign intended to raise awareness of local native people and their efforts to preserve sacred sites.

Arturo’s entrepreneurial spirit shows in his commitment to baking and creating fresh, delectable breads and related products. His most recent entrepreneurial venture involves a related product, coffee.

“We actually started a coffee roasting company,” he said. Renting space from a nearby coffee roasting facility, Rose Park Roasters, Arturo is embarking on this new passion, sourcing green coffee from importers and coming up with tasty roasts.

“I roast the coffee every week. Being a baker, it came kind of naturally, because you’re already roasting,” he said.

While all of Gusto Bread’s products are high quality and tasty, Arturo said he has a favorite: the Dorado bread.

“It’s made with durum flour. It’s a golden grain. I also put golden flax seeds in it as well,” he said.

Gusto Bread is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. gustobread.com

PHIL TRANI

Phil Trani’s Restaurant

Don Temple Storage Philanthropic Pioneer Award

hil Trani is a chef and an entrepreneur who operates a long-standing fixture in the Long Beach business community.

Phil Trani’s restaurant opened at 3490 Long Beach Boulevard in 1989 and has been a staple of the local restaurant scene since its launch.

The restaurant was recently awarded the City National Bank Don Temple Storage Philanthropic Pioneer Award.

Trani, who remains involved in the restaurant’s day-to-day operation at the age of 79, said he is honored to receive the award.

“I’m an average guy in a world full of superstars,” Trani said, modestly accepting the accolade. “I love having great people around me.”

The restaurant has been involved with fundraising activities for several charities including the Boys and Girls Club of Long Beach and the Long Beach Ronald McDonald House.

Trani, along with Traffic Management Incorporated, founded and sponsors the annual Phil Trani Golf Tournament at the El Dorado Golf Course to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Long Beach. The event is the club’s largest annual fundraiser.

“Over the last 10 years we’ve raised more than $1 million,” Trani said.

Trani has been honored at the Ronald McDonald House Few Good Men gala at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center for his support of the charity that offers assistance to families of hospitalized children.

Trani said his restaurant and its predecessor have long been gathering places for athletes, both professional and college level, along with other famous luminaries.

The Long Beach restaurant was opened after Phil’s father began the original Trani’s restaurant in San Pedro in 1925.

Trani said he and his four brothers kept the family business going for many years, entertaining and feeding such sports legends as Wilt Chamberlain, Joe DiMaggio, Yogi Berra, Cade McKown, Vince Ferragamo, Mike Ditka and Mark Sanchez at the family-owned restaurants.

“I had five quarterbacks in here today,” Trani said recently.

Trani said he decided to leave the operation of the San Pedro location to his brothers, their children and grandchildren and other family members to open the Trani’s in Long Beach in the 1980s.

The restaurant is open for lunch Monday through Friday and for dinner seven days a week. Outdoor patio dining is available.

The menu offers seafood, from calamari to clams, shrimp and octopus salad. Steaks, chicken and pasta dishes are available, a mix that Trani calls a blend of California style with continental cuisine. The restaurant also offers an extensive wine list and a creative selection of specialty drinks.

JAKE HEFLIN

Long Beach
Fire Department

Chick-fil-A Community Spirit Award

or more than 24 years, Jake Heflin has been serving with the Long Beach Fire Department, currently serving as fire captain. His service, which goes back more than 33 years, as a firefighter, paramedic, emergency response expert, educator and as a volunteer in several capacities, was honored in April when Heflin was presented with the Chick-fil-A Community Spirit Award.

“It’s a total honor. I was completely not expecting that from the chamber,” Heflin said. “For me, it’s about connecting to people, it’s about connecting with the residents and the community. I’m grateful I was recognized.”

Heflin also serves as the fire department’s public information officer, the first vice president for Friends of Long Beach Firefighters and as Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program manager for Long Beach.

An enrolled tribal member of the Osage Nation and the Cherokee Nation, Heflin is president and CEO of the Tribal Emergency Management Association (iTEMA), a national organization that helps tribal communities prepare for and respond to emergencies.

Heflin lives in Lakewood with his 13-year-old son Jace, his fiancée Laura and her four children.

He began his fire service in 1991 as a paid call firefighter for the Orange County Fire Department.

Since then, he graduated from paramedic school at Saddleback College in 1994, and joined the Long Beach Fire Department in 2000.

His education also includes a bachelor’s degree in Occupational Studies from California State University, Long Beach and associates degrees in fire administration, fire technology and public fire service from Santa Ana College.

He has worked at several Long Beach fire stations including stations 1, 2, 7, 8, 11, 12, 14 and 9 where he was stationed for 11 years. He is a Terrorism Liaison Officer and is a member of the department’s Critical Incident Stress Management Team.

“As a captain, I’m assigned to the community services division. My responsibilities include going out to community events and neighborhood meetings,” he said, adding that during his career he has assisted with emergency responses to floods, earthquakes and major fires. He also played an important role as a member of the emergency management team, specifically when Long Beach faced a “hurriquake” – a hurricane that turned into a tropical storm and was followed by an earthquake.

“We hadn’t had a hurricane in Long Beach since the 1920s. This is part of why messaging and preparedness is critical. That’s something that I take very seriously,” he said.

Heflin has been able to share his broad and extensive experience and knowledge through teaching and training other first responders.

“I teach public information officer training and CERT training throughout the state,” he said. “I also have a teaching credential in the State of California from California State University at Long Beach.”

He serves as a CERT Train-the-Trainer and program manager instructor for the California Office of Emergency Services. And he has been an adjunct instructor for the FEMA/Emergency Management Institute.

In addition to his local service, Heflin has been active at the state and federal levels. He served the California State Firefighters Association as EMS Committee Chair and as Chair of the association’s Tribal Committee.

Heflin said his Osage and Cherokee heritage has inspired him to lend his talents and acquired knowledge to both private and public organizations across the country.

He worked as a consultant for the Osage Nation to develop an emergency healthcare system for Osage County, Oklahoma. He has also worked in Anniston, Ala. as a consultant for Leidos, Inc. at the Center for Domestic Preparedness and as a tribal representative for a federal task force known as the Tribal Assistance Coordination Group.

In 2014, he testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs and was invited to the White House to address issues related to tribal emergency management.

As a public information officer and emergency management expert, he is occasionally visible on TV, recently appearing on both the Weather Channel and CNN.

Heflin said he tries to communicate the importance of community and of reducing “siloed” thinking.

“The circles within our community are relatively small,” he said of Long Beach. “Strength and resiliency are things that come from people taking care of each other. Together we’re stronger. That also resonates with tribal communities.”

Heflin said that while he teaches and remains active in many organizations he continues to work on as a first responder.

His long-term commitment to Long Beach is central to his professional life, and to his personal life. His Osage name, Tah-Wah Gka-Keh, which was bestowed on him by a tribal elder, means “town maker.”

“Long Beach is a special place,” he said. “And I’m privileged to receive this honor.”

Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce

Testimonials

The Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce is one of the strongest and largest chapters in California and compares favorably with chambers of commerce across the United States. There is every reason for a business or nonprofit to put the power of the chamber’s resources behind your enterprise! Your business or nonprofit can find wonderful opportunities for growth here. There are programs and events of this chamber, from continuing education on business and other related topics to world-class networking opportunities for your business and services. The chamber has been the premier organization in the southern California area to help our festival and nonprofit.

– Bill Grisolia

Founder/Executive Director

Long Beach Blues Society & New Blues Festival

The Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce has been an invaluable resource in my journey, providing unparalleled opportunities for networking and growth. Their commitment to fostering connections has allowed me to meet incredible individuals and explore new paths to success. I am deeply grateful for their support and the doors they have opened for me and my business.

– Nico Vasquez

Development Associate

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California

The Chamber Presents: The 2024 City National Bank

ENTREPRENEUR

 of the Year

Below: Award recipients at the event included John Cassar, CEO of SuperCare Health and Entrepreneur of the Year;
Phil Trani, Owner of Phil Trani’s Restaurant and recipient of the Don Temple Storage Philanthropic Pioneer Award;
Jake Heflin, Fire Captain and recipient of the Chick-fil-A Community Spirit Award; and Arturo Enciso and Ana Salatino, Owners of Gusto Bread and recipients of the Long Beach City College Shaun R. Lumachi Rising Star Award. The ceremony highlighted the significant impact these leaders have on Long Beach’s community. (Photo courtesy of Stephen Russo for The Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce)

The Chamber Presents: 2nd Annual

SPACE BEACH

 Panel Program

The Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce achieved lift off at the 2nd Annual “Space Beach” panel program for more than 250 guests on March 26, 2024, in the Lagunita Pavilion at Hotel Maya – a Doubletree by Hilton in Long Beach, Calif. The Chamber explored the evolving aerospace landscape in Long Beach. This engaging event spotlighted the innovative companies setting the pace for the future. The Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce serves as the Catalyst for business growth, a Convener of leaders and influences, and a Champion for a stronger community.

Pictured from left to right, Moderator Mandy Vaughn, Founder & CEO, GXO, Inc.; Jason Kim, Chief Executive Officer, Millennium Space Systems, Boeing; Josh Brost, Senior Vice President of Revenue Operations, Relativity Space; and Adam Spice, Chief Financial Officer, Rocket Lab. The face of aerospace continues to change in Long Beach. (Photo courtesy of Nicole Long for The Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce)

Leadership Cabinet

Trini Jimenez

Chair of the Board

Watson Land Company

Rhiannon Acree

Immediate Past Chair

Cambrian Homecare

Ryan Partridge

Chief Financial Officer

HCVT

Faviola Ochoa

Vice Chair, Economic Development

Liberty Utilities

Alicia Berhow

Vice Chair, Public Policy

Charter Communications

Heather Summers

Vice Chair, Community Development

LBS Financial Credit Union

John Howard

Vice Chair, Membership

Chick-fil-A at the Long Beach Towne Center

Sumer Temple

Chair-Elect

Don Temple Storage

Carolyn Caldwell

Member at Large

Dignity Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center

Ken Houp

Member at Large

UHS Insurance Agency

Jim McCluskie

Member at Large

Moffatt & Nichol

Mitra Rogers

Member at Large

Amazon Web Services

Fred Sutton

Member at Large

California Apartment Association

Bryce Cullinane

Legal Counsel

Keesal, Young & Logan

Jeremy Harris

President/CEO

Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce

Board of Directors 2023-2024

Rhiannon Acree
Cambrian Homecare

Alicia Berhow
Charter Communications

Jason Bond
Republic Services

Michael Brascia
Brascia Builders, Inc.

Cliff Buford
Southwest Airlines

Kimberly Caballero
California Resources Corporation

Carolyn Caldwell
Dignity Health-St. Mary Medical Center

Megan Christensen
Bryson

Mario Cordero
Port of Long Beach

Bryce Cullinane
Keesal, Young & Logan

Brian Devot
Farmers & Merchants Bank

Mark Dodson
Bank of America

Kris Gragson
GK Media Inc.

Greg Guthrie
Hotel Maya

Ken Houp
UHS Insurance Agency

John Howard
Chick-fil-A at the Long Beach Towne Center

Craig Ima
Windes

Melissa Infusino
Long Beach City College

Trini Jimenez
Watson Land Company

Otto Jun
DENSO Products & Services Americas, Inc.

Blair Kent
MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center

David Koch
Halbert Hargrove

Peter Kosa
Wells Fargo Bank

Dan Lipton
Beach Cities Media LLC

Celina Luna
Southern California Edison

Patrick Maloney
SCAN Health Plan

Jim McCluskie
Moffatt & Nichol

Lynette McKinnon
Boeing Company

Silvano Merlo
Courtyard Marriott
Long Beach Downtown

Mark Miller
AES Alamitos

Faviola Ochoa
Liberty Utilities

Ryan Partridge
HCVT

Dr. Lourdes Ramos
MOLAA

Chris Reese
CSULB

Tomi Riley
Air Products

Sofia Riley
TGIS Catering

Mitra Rogers
Amazon Web Services

Yvonne Santos
Poppy Bank

Patty Senecal
WSPA

Carmen Shoemaker
AT&T

Brissa Sotelo-Vargas
Valero

Hans Stone
BluPrint Home Loans

Heather Summers
LBS Financial Credit Union

Fred Sutton
California Apartment
Association

Dr. Nishan Tchekmedyian
City of Hope

Sumer Temple
Don Temple Storage

Justin White
Centennial Advisers

Jim Zehmer
TABC, Inc./Toyota

Chairman’s Circle Members

--- Emerald ---

California State University,
Long Beach

Don Temple Storage

MemorialCare

--- Diamond ---

AES Alamitos

Dignity Health - St. Mary Medical Center

Moffatt & Nichol

P2S Inc.

Port of Long Beach

Southern California Gas Company

Southern California Edison

Valero

--- Platinum ---

Cambrian Homecare

City National Bank

City of Hope

Hyatt Regency Long Beach

Keesal, Young & Logan

Long Beach Airport

Long Beach City College/Small Business Development Center

Marathon Petroleum Corporation

TABC, Inc./Toyota

--- Gold ---

Amazon

Boeing

Brascia Builders

California Resources Corporation

Centennial Advisers

Charter Communications

Chick-fil-A at the Long Beach Towne Center

Crown Castle

DENSO Products & Services Americas, Inc.

Farmers & Merchants Bank

Hotel Maya

Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center

Mitsubishi Cement Corporation

Southwest Airlines

Watson Land Company

Westin Long Beach

Wells Fargo Bank

--- Silver ---

Air Products

BNSF Railway Company

Building Industry Association Los Angeles/Ventura Chapter

Catalina Express

Enterprise

Liberty Utilities

Molina Healthcare

Republic Services

SA Recycling LLC

Signal Hill Petroleum

Shoreline Village

UHS Insurance Agency

Union Pacific Railroad

Verizon Wireless

Walmart

Western States Petroleum Association

--- Bronze ---

AT&T

BluPrint Home Loans

Bryson

BYD

Forest Lawn

Halbert Hargrove

HCVT

IKE Smart City

International City Bank

LBS Financial Credit Union

PBF Energy

SCAN Health Plan

Special Olympics Southern California

Starbucks Coffee Co.

The Queen Mary

Total Network Solutions

UPS

UTI

Waymo

Windes

YMCA of Greater Long Beach

Welcome

New Members

 December 2023 - April 2024

ABAR LAW, APC

Bijan Roboubi - Owner

(562) 480-2905

100 W. Broadway, Ste 3000

Long Beach, CA 90802

bijan@abarlaw.com

www.abarlaw.com

Legal Services

American Diabetes Association

Graham Allebaugh - Development Director

(703) 253-4827

2140 N Hollywood Way

6342

Burbank, CA 91510

gallebaugh@diabetes.org

www.diabetes.org

Non-Profit Organizations

Assurance Learning Academy

Jessica Bramasco - Project Manager

(661) 272-1225

2101 Long Beach Blvd.

Long Beach, CA 90806

jbramasco@assurancelearning.org

learn4life.org

Tutoring - Educational

Astera

Robert Switzer - Chairman

(615) 476-7878

1 World Trade Center

8th Floor

Long Beach, CA 90802

bob@astera.ai

www.astera.ai

Contractors - Solar

AUDI LONG BEACH

Tyler Dawson - General Sales Manager

(562) 610-4029

1919 N Lakewood Blvd

Long Beach, CA 90815

TDawson@audilb.com

www.audilongbeach.com

Automobile - Dealers/New & Used

Black Knight Patrol

Christopher Payne - Chief Operating Officer

(213) 985-6499

505 S Pacific Ave

Ste 201

San Pedro, CA 90731

customer.service@blackknightpatrol.com

www.blackknightpatrol.com

Security

Coco

Carl Hansen - VP, Head of Government Relations

947 9th Street

Santa Monica, CA

carl@cocodelivery.com

cocodelivery.com/

Parcel Delivery/Transportation

Common Loon Insurance Agency

Christopher Meredith - CEO

(562) 391-3935

5127 E LOS FLORES ST

LONG BEACH, CA 90815

cmeredith@insuranceloon.com

www.insuranceloon.com

Insurance and Financial Services

CTI Environmental, Inc

Robin Thorne - Chief Executive Officer

(562) 608-8401

711 East Wardlow Road

Ste 203

Long Beach , CA 90807

robin@ctienviro.com

www.ctienviro.com/

Environmental Services & Consulting

Diversified Crates and Fab

Branden Wildvank - Principal

(714) 310-8179

1735 Santa Fe Ave.

Long Beach , CA 90813

branden@diversifiedcratesandfab.com

www.diversifiedcratesandfab.com/

Construction - Materials

EXP - The Opportunity Engine

Mary Tran - CEO

(424) 368-7100

5000 E Spring St.

Suite 300

Long Beach, CA 90815

marytran@expfuture.org

www.expfuture.org/

Non-Profit Organizations

FLAG Solutions

Edith Rangel - Marketing Specialist

(562) 242-7655

249 E Ocean Blvd

#500

Long Beach , CA 90802

edith.rangel@flag-solutions.com

flag-solutions.com

Recruitment

Gold’s Gym Long Beach @ The Pike

Cyndi Colonna - Director of Events and Community Outreach

(562) 436-4653

75 Aquarium Way

@ The Pike

Long Beach, CA 90802

cyndi@goldsgymsocal.com

www.goldsgymsocal.com

Health Clubs

Hammerhead Media LLC

Frank Gomez - President

(310) 792-7091

21250 Hawthorne Blvd

500

Torrance, CA 90503

roman@TodaysSeniorLA.com

www.TodaysSeniorLA.com

Publishers

Lighthouse Escrow

Steve Garcia - Business Development

(562) 336-2641

2355 Main Street

130

Irvine, CA 92614

info@lighthouseescrow.com

www.lighthouseescrow.com

Escrow Service

Liberty Utilities

Faviola Ochoa - Director, Government Affairs

(562) 923-0711

9750 Washburn Road

Downey, CA 90241

Faviola.Ochoa@libertyutilities.com

libertyutilities.com/

Renewable Energy

Long Beach Center for Economic Inclusion

Emily Kazim - Executive Director

(562) 308-6781

6509 Gundry Ave

#104

Long Beach, CA 90805

admin@lbcei.org

lbcei.org/

Non-Profit Organizations

Meals on Wheels of Long Beach

Victoria Kaloper - Development & Corporate Engagement

(562) 439-5000

317 Termino Ave

Long Beach, CA 90814

info@mowlb.org

www.mowlb.org

Non-Profit Organizations

Mixed Miracle Arts

Angel Figueroa - Karate Teacher

(562) 605-1421

3960 N Studebaker Rd. Suite 108

Long Beach , CA 90808

mixedmiraclearts@gmail.com

mixedmiraclearts.com/

Sports

NAI Capital Commercial, Inc.

Randy Matusoff - Executive Vice President

(310) 715-8284

970 W. 190th Street,

Suite 100

Torrance, CA 90502

rmatusoff@naicapital.com

Real Estate - Commercial/ Industrial

Novel U Wellness & Rejuvenation Center

Shanoos Mahdavi

(562) 349-0239

3855 Atlantic Avenue

Unit A

Long Beach, CA 90807

noveluwellness@gmail.com

noveluwellness.com/

Health & Beauty

One Heart At A Time Foundation

Anita Hartog - Founder

(323) 313-3420

1135 E 1st St

Long Beach, CA 90802

oneheartatatime@myyahoo.com

www.oneheartatatime.net

Non-Profit Organizations

Openclassrooms INC

Yvett Rebelo - Senior Global Product Marketing Manager US

(562) 852-1041

251 Park Avenue South

8th Floor

New York, NY 10010

yvett.rebelo@openclassrooms.com

openclassrooms.com/

Education

P.F.Changs Long Beach

Aurelia Thompson - Operating Partner

(562) 308-1025

340 S Pine Ave

Long Beach, CA 90802

longbeach.9944@pfchangs.com

www.pfchangs.com

Restaurant and Bar

Resort Merchandise Specialty Retailers

Anthony Walth - President

(562) 499-1688

3515 Atlantic Ave

suite 1161

Long Beach, CA 90807

anthony@rmsretailers.com

rmsretailers.com

Retail Specialty Shop

Super League Inc

Brennan Lindner

312 Arizona Ave

Santa Monica, CA 90401

scottlnilson@gmail.com

supertri.com/

Sports

SuperCare Health

John Cassar - CEO

(800) 206-4880

8345 Firestone Blvd, Suite 210

Downey, CA 90241

info@supercare.com

www.supercarehealth.com

Health Care Services

The Millionaire Keys

Theresa Cornwell - President

(562) 270-2334

4712 E 2nd St

238

Long Beach, CA 90803

Theresa@TMKeys.com

TMKeys.com

Real Estate - Commercial & Residential

The Whipple Group

Sally Lee - Marketing Director

(562) 972-4336

2883 E Spring ST

#100

Long Beach, CA 90806

beatrix@thewhipplegroup.com

TheWhippleGroup.com

Real Estate - Residential

WaBa Grill

Steven Shin - Owner

(310) 404-6565

6191 Atlantic Ave

Long Beach , CA 90805

stevenjshin1@gmail.com

www.wabagrill.com

Restaurants

Wolfgang Media

Michael Bauch - Owner

(562) 746-3992

wolfbauch@gmail.com

www.wolfgangmedia.com/

News & Media

You Run This Town Foundation

Esther Choi - Executive Director

140 Linden Ave, Suite 291

suite 291

Long Beach, CA 90802

team@yrttf.org

www.yrttf.org

Non-Profit Organizations