Want to Grow Your Business...than come on down to East Hollywood

www.VisitEastHollywood.net Since dawn of the previous decade Hollywood renaissance contributed to the rapid growth and expansion of tourism and businesses. Hollywood being limited by land size, the window of opportunity has shifted over to the next Big Development Site: East Hollywood. Visionaries and developers have been focusing on East Hollywood to continue the economic growth and building. As many may know, East Hollywood is ethnically diverse and rich in immigrant cultures from around the world. Designated neighborhoods like ThaiTown, Little Armenia, and El Salvador corner have been approved by the City of Los Angeles. Boasting on mosaic of rich cultures and local mom and pop shops, East Hollywood is the next “Big Hit” bring back the old-world glamour to the neighborhood.     CIM Development Project Hollywood Blvd. at Western Ave After all, the Luis B. Mayor started his MGM Studio headquarters in East Hollywood, the petro magnet’s daughter built prized mansion on the hilltop for the Barnsdall’s later donated to the commonwealth known as the Barnsdall Park. There are dozens of hidden historical jewels tucked away within the densely populated East Hollywood streets. Hollywood Blvd at Western Ave. CIM Group to bring back the plaza that was much needed on the very famous corner. Another much waited property, Paseo Plaza at the old Sears property on Santa Monica Blvd at St. Andrews coming back to life. The Hobart Blvd at Santa Monica is being built as we speak, the mix-use project is honoring its capability and construction timing to raise the floors and add another marvel on the historic Route 66. East Hollywood is the hidden gem that is waiting to be discovered by millions of visitors to the Central Hollywood. Target Corporation is almost done building their flagship megastore on the corner of Sunset Blvd at Western Ave. Deluxe film studio managed to impress the neighborhood with its revitalization and remodeling project on Western Ave. Hospital central was the hit in making, Kaiser Permanente and USC Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles redesigned and rebuilt their shape in the near East. Many more economic development projects are on the horizon making the East Hollywood the highlight on the tourism map. The East Hollywood community is on the brink of rapid economic expansion and invitation. The future lies in the center of global gateway that will serve the much demanded cultural tourism attraction, while devouring the lust for Hollywood Stars. The expansion of Stars and Glamour is coming to your neighborhood soon....it's Called East Hollywood! Keep your Business & Street Clean! We at the Chamber have partnered with IC Foundation to keep East Hollywood clean and beautified. IC Foundation is a local community based nonprofit organization that provides side walk cleaning, street cleaning, graffiti removal, and steam wash to keep your business clean. IC Foundation has great staff who deeply care for the health of our community. For more information, you are welcome to contact them at 213-325-5056 and please do mention that you have heard about it through the East Hollywood Chamber. Let’s Keep It Clean and promote public safety to welcome everyone to our neighborhood!!!   Join the EHCC Membership and rip off the mileage of your drive. We offer quarterly mixers, business workshops, networking opportunities, and promotions to increase business leadership volume. Have a Business Idea or Plan? The East Hollywood Chamber is ready to help. We can help you with business resources, planning, and development. The EHCC is a Clearinghouse that can lend an helping hand to jump start your business venture. Our Chamber leadership is here ready to guide you through the process. Have questions, call us at the Chamber and make an appointment to meed with our business development coordinator. 323-577-3020 or e-mail us rsvp@visiteasthollywood.net Friend on Facebook Forward to a Friend RSVP for Next Event: For Membership and Event Sponsorship please contact us at 323-577-3020 or e-mail rsvp@visiteasthollywood.net NEWS FLASH: Councilmember Mitch O'Farrell Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti  Congrats Mayor Eric Garcetti and Councilmember Mitch O'Farrell! The East Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and its distinguished members would like to congratulate the newly Elected LA City Councilmember Mitch O’Farrell. Last year, the City of Los Angeles elected its very own former Councilmember from the 13th District Eric Garcetti to serve as the 42nd Mayor of our city of Angeles. In same successful municipal election, LA City Council District 13 constituents elected Mitch O’Farrell to serve our diverse district. It is no coincidence that Mitch O’Farrell successfully defeated his opponent. After all, Councilman O’Farrell is a local from Glassell Park and he previously served the district under Eric Garcetti. Again, we salute our newly elected Councilman O’Farrell and wish him healthy start to continue strengthening our community’s needs. We strongly believe Councilmember O’Farrell is a good listener and already carries in depth knowledge about the economic and social impact of our community. Above and beyond, we are proud to see the Councilman immediately jump to the occasion and start filling the community needs. Councilman’s monthly community walks contributed to engaging the community and business owners to think above the horizon to make our community the best place to work, play and live. Talking Business & Politics: John JP. Perron, Candidate for LA City Council 2015 District 4 As much as business is the epicenter of our foundation. Another great news topic, the President of East Hollywood Chamber of Commerce John JP Perron has declared candidacy to run for Los Angeles City Council District 4, primary elections are set for March 3, 2015. The LA City Council District 4 encompasses the neighborhoods of Los Feliz, Toluca Lake, Sherman Oaks, Miracle Mile and Hancock Park. Mr. Perron is an exciting and civic minded leader that strongly values economic and social equality for all. He has been serving on the board of the Chamber from 2011. We at the East Hollywood Chamber of Commerce would like to wish him much luck on the campaign trail, importantly Mr. Perron has a beautiful family and he resides in Toluca Terrace.

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View of Hollywood from the East Side

Today I had the privilege to tour the historic Barnsdall Park’s Hollyhock House. What a jewel siting in the heart of East Hollywood. As a kid, I played in and around the park but never knew the details and the history behind this significant architectural marvel. I always observed the attention the historical property received from tourists and the locals, however I never knew the details that were tucked away in the peoples’ minds and hearts. Today while attending a children’s art class with my daughter, I met a very personal and wonderful restoration artist who is working on the historic Hollyhock House, Alex Sandoval.

Alex, took the time and effort to speak to me while I was waiting for my daughter to finish her art class. Alex took me inside the hidden treasures of the Hollyhock House and demonstrated the details the infamous Frank Llyod Wright applied to achieve the grand Hollyhock House. Evidently, Frank Lloyd Wright was a thinking and creative mind of the 20^th Century. As an architect and visionary, Wright challenged the very physical and scientific principles of building and reaching unconventional destination in his will of way. For example, the details that he applied to the Hollyhock House can be only felt while observing it from very close. Weather looking at a den setting or an outside wall, everything reconciles in monumental spirit and design that speaks without being asked any questions. Exquisite Artdeco age colors and patterns shape the ceiling that is incorporated into the chimney, flooring patterns boldly shaped to connect with the office desk and the chair.

I left the tour with a taste that only can be experienced in East Hollywood, rich Mayan culture infused into an Artdeco design that has been a home to Los Angeles for nearly one hundred years. According to the published information at the Barnsdall Park, the Hollyhock House will be finally open to the public in a few months. The restoration has been in works for over a decade, although budget has been short to complete III phase of the project but be patient and you will have the opportunity to visit and see it for yourself.

Observing Hollyhock House from economic perspective, over 1 million visitors annually make a pilgrimage to see the Hollyhock House in East Hollywood. In addition to visitors and economic incentives, there are many similar historically significant properties and sites that are hidden gems in the neighborhood.

Please tune in soon, I will keep you posted on similar opportunities to rediscover the past in the present. I would like to share more photos from my visit.

Republicans on mission to win over Asian-American voters

Josie Huang 
Feb 10, 2014

Sharon Day, co-chair of the Republican National Committee, addresses Asian-American Republicans at the Grace Ministries church in Fullerton. ; Credit: Josie Huang/KPCC

The Grace Ministries complex, spread over 26 acres in Fullerton, is where some 6,000 Korean-Americans worship.

But on a recent weekday, the turnout was much smaller.  Just 70 people gathered in the church's fellowship hall as Sharon Day, co-chair of the Republican National Committee, made a passionate pitch.

“We’re committed to tell you why the Republican party is the Asian party — why that’s where you should be,” Day said.

Surveys show Asian-Americans have made the biggest pivot away from the Republican party of any ethnic group in recent years. And now the GOP is doing its best to woo them back.

The RNC has hired three California-based staffers to reach out to Asian-American voters and support Asian-Americans candidates. Two other staffers in Washington work solely on Asian-American issues.

Day said RNC officials, recognizing that Asian-Americans are not a monolithic population, are cultivating relationships with different ethnic groups. Hours before the Korean megachurch event, Day met with a small group of Vietnamese-American leaders from Garden Grove and Westminster.

Asian-Americans shift from GOP

The Republican Party acknowledges it has a lot of catching up to do with all minority groups, including African-Americans and Latinos. 

But the Asian-American swing to the Democrats' side has been particularly dramatic: Nearly three out of four Asian-American voters supported President Obama in 2012.

“By gosh, we’re going to earn your vote,” Day told the audience in the fellowship hall of Grace Ministries. "It’s time that we stood with you. It’s time we reached out to you."

As the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. population, Asian-Americans are a highly-coveted voting bloc that could make the difference in close races.

Up until the 1990s, Asian-Americans leaned Republican, with the party pulling in about two-thirds of the Asian-American vote, said Karthick Ramakrishnan, a political scientist at the University of California, Riverside.   

But a big political shift began during the Clinton administration, said Ramakrishan, who directs theNational Asian American Survey.

“The Clintons had done a lot of outreach," Ramakrishnan said. "They promoted a lot of people into positions, and inspired people to run for office.”

Another turning point was September 11.

“The post 9/11 racial profiling got a lot of Asian-Americans to turn away from the Republican Party,” Ramakrishnan said.

Ramakrishnan noted around this time, anti-immigrant rhetoric increased. Complaints may have been directed at Latino immigrants crossing the border illegally, but he said Asians — who have the highest percentage of foreign-born residents — were made to feel uncomfortable.   

“Those voices were loud enough for Asian-Americans to feel less at home,” Ramakrishnan said.

Ramakrishnan's research shows that in the interim, a majority of Asian-Americans have come to support the social safety net promoted by Democrats, with laws such as the Affordable Care Act.

Other academics have also posited that Asian-Americans see Democrats as more progressive about science and technology, while Republicansare viewed as stuck in time.

Showing up when and where it matters

Rather than swooping into town months before an election, the RNC's strategy is to develop a long-standing presence where Asian-Americans live, work and worship.

Sam Han welcomed the RNC visit to Grace Ministries, where he is a youth pastor.

“[Asian-Americans] need to really get more involved and know what’s going on out there,” Han said.

At the same time, he said it was a smart move for the RNC to hold the event at his church.  Churches such as Grace Ministries have been keeping their members plugged in since the 1980s, when a large of wave of Koreans emigrated to the U.S.

“It’s such a taste of home,” Han said. “You had a lot of Korean-Americans coming together who were struggling with the language barrier, with food, and they wanted to get together and really kind of encourage one other."

Han, who is 25 and whose father is the church’s senior pastor, said Republican values align with the church’s positions against same-sex marriage and abortion. That’s what drew him to the party first.  
“And then as I got to know more about the party, I realized I’m not just a social conservative, I’m a fiscal conservative," Han said.

Republican values equals Asian-American values?

Republicans say their priorities resonate with many Asian-American conservatives: lower taxes, quality education, public safety.

Young Kim of Fullerton, who was at the RNC event as a first-time candidate for state assembly, said the party message of “individual responsibility” held particular appeal to her as an immigrant.

“I became a Republican because — just like all immigrant families do — I watched my parents struggle,” Kim said.

Because of her family background, Kim is more open to immigration reform than some of her Republican colleagues. 

She supports offering permanent legal status to some of the people in the U.S. illegally, such as the young adults brought here as children. 

“Let's help give them some sort of status to stay here so they're not living in fear every single day,” Kim said.

Kim, a long-time aide to Republican Congressman Ed Royce of Fullerton, is one of four Asian-American women in Orange County running for county or state office as Republicans.

She said getting elected will go a long way toward showing other Asian-Americans that they can belong to the Republican party, too.

Most are first-generation immigrants, she said, and regardless of how they've voted in the past, many have not firmly aligned themselves with a particular party — at least not yet.