Venice Chamber 2012 Business Expo

On May 23rd, the Venice Chamber of Commerce hosted for the first time in 20 years, the 2012 Business Expo, a local event where area businesses showcased their products and services.
Food sponsors: Benny’s Tacos, Cantalini’s Salerno Beach, Casalinda, Sidewalk Cafe, and Whole Foods Market/Venice.
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ABOUT THE VENICE CHAMBER:  The Venice Chamber is a great organization representing a mix of cultural pride and commitment to serving our business members. The strength of our Chamber is directly reflected by the strength of our membership. Becoming a member gives you a wealth of opportunities to promote your business and connect with the Venice community in a meaningful way.  For more info, visit www.venicechamber.net.
JOIN THE CHAMBER TODAY!   Their application process is simple: first complete our online Membership Application form below and then proceed with your payment or download the Membership Application in PDF format and send it back with your payment to the Chamber.
EVENT PHOTO HIGHLIGHTS :  
Photo: Venice Chamber welcoming committee Denise and Sheelagh

Photo:  Control Printing, one of the oldest true print shops left in the area. We use the latest equipment and good old fashion know how. www.control-printing.com/

Photo:  Lamai Thai Massage –  Close your eyes and imagine the full and total relaxation that is yours with a Thai Massage.   Early Bird Special –  One Hour Thai Massage for $35 – 7 AM – 12 Noon – 7 days a week.   You deserve it.  Make an appointment!  310-450-9768 or 310-399-7953  www.lamaithaimassage.com

Photo:  Chamber Executive Director Donna Lasman

Photos:  Jeffrey Solomon of Venice Beach Walking Tours.  A native makes the best guide. Take a Venice Beach Walking Tour. Every week Fri., Sat., Sun., 11am-2pm  CURRENT RATES: $40 (Tour Only) and  $60 (Includes lunch, tax, and tip at Danny’s Venice)  Venice Beach Walking tours offers Special Group Rates!    For more info:   at 310.396.1585 or  www.venicebeachwalkingtours.com

Photo:   Paul Chavez of Venice Patch.  About:  Comprehensive local coverage of the Venice and Mar Vista neighborhoods of Los Angeles, CA. Featuring news and events, business listings, discussions, announcements, photos and videos.   venice.patch.com/

PHOTO:  The Sidewalk Cafe.  Known the world over as the best place to people watch in Los Angeles.

About:    Located on the Venice Boardwalk at Venice Beach, the Sidewalk Cafe is an ideal location to eat, drink and people watch. Serving a variety of American, Mexican and Italian cuisine, in addition to signature drinks from the full bar, Sidewalk Cafe is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Happy hour specials and live acoustic music in the evenings make the Sidewalk Cafe the perfect place for hanging out at the beach.http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_pzKVH4KGXTc/Rur35Fs1ulI/AAAAAAAAAEM/GzB95t0uoT8/s400/DSC_0229,+Venice+Sidewalk+Cafe,+4x6.jpg

Local Deal:

20% off your bill between 8:00 – 11:00 a.m./ p.m.

Sidewalk Cafe offers Sunset happy hour M-F 4-7 p.m. and late night happy hours from 11 p.m- 1 a.m. on Fri. & Sat.

Thursday Night Pint night at Sidewalk Cafe. 7pm-close.

Sidewalk Cafe. 1401 Ocean Front Walk. Venice, Ca 90291. | 310.399.5547 |www.thesidewalkcafe.com

 

Raffle winner:  Michael of the Venice Breeze Suites.

About Venice Breeze Suites:   Situated directly on the famous Venice Beach and Boardwalk, Venice Breeze Suites offers a combination of luxurious, yet relaxed, beach living, extended-stay amenities and an assortment of home-like conveniences all designed to fit modern lifestyles. The Venice Breeze Suites offers guests a new level of comfort with gourmet kitchens, modern furnishings, complimentary Wi-Fi, a rooftop deck with incredible ocean views and a choice ocean view suites with a range of floorplans. Air conditioned with exposed brick walls and glass tile.  2 Breeze Avenue, Venice, California 90291  |  Reservations: 310.566.2222  www.venicebreezesuites.com

Photo:  Bianca and Joelle Dumas of Ecole Claire Fontaine.  About Ecole Claire Fontaine:  At ECF, we are committed to providing a learning environment that allows your child to flourish.  Our program blends the best o of French and American cultures, and borrows from both traditional and progressive education methods, to create a rich educational milieu.  Conducting classes in French and English, our teachers seek to encourage communication, spark creativity and nourish curiosity about the world we live in.  ECF is offering the Sea and Shine International Summer Camp.   July 9th-August 17th. Full day summer camp programs for 2 -6 years old.  Register today!   310 Westminster Ave. Venice, CA 90291   310.314.9976   www.laclairefontaine.org/

Photo:   Cantalini’s Salerno Beach Restaurant –  salernobeach.com/

Photo:  The Argonaut, published in Southern California since 1971, is the best source of local information for Marina del Rey, Playa del Rey, Playa Vista, Mar Vista, Del Rey, Westchester, Venice and Santa Monica. Our newspaper serves the community with a circulation of 30,000, published every Thursday. argonautnewspaper.com/

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Photo:  Jeffrey Solomon and Chase’s Hong Tran.

Photo:  Venice Breeze’s Michael and Cindy and Ecole Claire Fontaine’s Joelle Dumas

Photo:  Venice Chamber President Alex Rosales and Nadine Rosales.  Owners of Control Printing.

Photo:  YoVenice’s Barbara Lonsdale and Venice Historical Society.

Catherine Chevalier of Not Maurice.  Not Maurice, Creative Marketing, Branding and Advertising Agency, increases your sales by designing your business advertising campaign.   www.notmaurice.com/

Photo:  Team Venice Paparazzi.  Edizen & Alex Stowell and Vanessa Sick.

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