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Kendra at Quisenberry Insurance for help on the health fair coverage, By Michelle Gilstrap.

Zaven Pogosyan and Z Gallia, by Carson Schreiber

Tokyo Delves Sushi Bar, for putting together Thanksgiving dinner for 20 families, by Rudy Morales. 

Every Saturday - NoHo Arts District Farmers Market (nohomarket.org), 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 5200 block of Bakman. Visit the Chamber booth

 Nov. 2  - End Daylight Saving Time. Turn clocks back one hour.

Nov. 4 -  Election Day

Nov. 6  - VEDC/WOVEN - Women Veterans Entrepreneurial Network, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., Bob Hope Patriotic Hall, 1816 Figueroa St., Los Angeles. bit.ly/cameowoven. See article or flier.

Nov. 9  - The Village Run/Walk fundraiser, benefiting Valley Village and The Village Family Services. 7 a.m. registration. Woodley Park, Van Nuys. VillageRunWalk.org.

Nov. 11 - Veterans Day

Nov. 12 - Valley Economic Alliance/VITA Global Networking Breakfast with US Commercial Services and Meridian Finance Group. 7:30 a.m., 5121 Van Nuys Blvd., 2nd floor, Sherman Oaks. See article or flier.
Nov. 15 Women's Self-Defense Classes. See flier

Nov. 14 - Deadline to register for Nov. 18 Networking Breakfast for the lower rate and to be listed on the Hotsheet.

Nov. 15 History Days at Campo de Cahuenga. See Article

Nov. 18 - Chamber Networking Breakfast, 7:30 a.m., Four N. 20 Restaurant, 4723 Laurel Canyon, Valley Village, CA

Nov. 27 - Thanksgiving Day

Dec. 9- Council District 2 Holiday Party - See Flier & Article

New Chamber Directories are Here!

Contact Michelle at info@noho.org or 818-508-5155. To PIck-up a copy.

 NOVEMBER MEETING SET FOR

 FOUR N 20 RESTAURANT ON NOV. 18, 

DUE TO THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY.

November's Networking Breakfast will be at different location, the Four N 20 Restaurant at 4723 Laurel Canyon, in Valley Village We will meet Tuesday, Nov.18, at 7:30 a.m., for networking and a presentation on business and community issues.  It's a great way to build your business and make a difference in your community.  

RSVP Breakfast

Look for details about the program in a future email, and remember to register by the Friday before (Nov.14 this month) for the lower cost and to be listed on the Hotsheet.

GLOBAL NETWORKING NOV. 12

The Valley Economic Alliance is hosting the Valley International Trade Association Global Networking Breakfast Nov. 12.  US Commercial Services will talk about finance tools for exporters, and Meridian Finance Group will discuss expanding into new international markets. 

The breakfast is at the Valley Economic Alliance, 5121 Van Nuys Blvd, 2nd floor, Sherman Oaks. Tickets are $20 for VITA members, $25 for others. To register, call (818) 376-7000, or email aamirkhanian@economicalliance.org.  See the flier for details. 

SAVE THE DATE- HOLIDAY PARTY - COUNCIL DISTRICT 2

To register, call (818) 755-7676, or email: sahag.yedalian@lacity.org.  See the flier for details. 

FOOD DRIVE & PIZZA FUNDRAISER

Mandatory and Pending Changes to Employment Notices Poster in 2015!

1. Paid sick leave in California (signed into law on 9/10/14)
2. Pending mandatory updates to Workers' Compensation notice
3. Pending mandatory updates to DFEH Discrimination and Harassment notice
4. Pending updates to CFRA notice (Notice B)
   Updates to Cal/OSHA notice
5. Mandatory updates to PFL and Workers' Compensation pamphlets
6. Updates to State Disability Insurance pamphlet

• Equal Employment Opportunity is THE LAW
• Notice to Employees (EDD: UI, DI and PFL)
• California Minimum Wage
• Federal Minimum Wage
• Your Rights Under USERRA
• Safety and Health Protection on the Job (Cal/OSHA)
• Notice to Employees-Injuries Caused by Work (Division of Workers' Compensation)
• Discrimination and Harassment in Employment are Prohibited by Law (DFEH)
• Pregnancy Disability Leave
• Family Care and Medical Leave (CFRA Leave) and Pregnancy Disability Leave
• Employee Rights and Responsibilities Under the Family Medical Leave Act
• Whistleblowers are Protected
• Time Off to Vote
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act
• Emergency Contacts
• Pay Day Notice

COLDS, FLU & EBOLA

"Remember the basics, wash your hands often, and sanitize your kitchen counters and work surfaces," Dr. Julio Meza stressed at our October Networking Breakfast. "In groups with access to good health care," he said, "people lose respect for diseases and lose perspective of basic things such as washing their hands and getting immunizations."

 Infectious diseases have a chain of development, and if break or blockade one of the links, you stop the spread (at least for yourself and your surroundings).  

Dr. Jose Meza, Medical Assistant Program Director, Terri Jackson, Past President, and Sheniqua Maefau pose after the October Networking Breakfast at Sportsmen's Event Center in Studio City.

Dr. Meza, program director for medical assistant education at Concorde Career College, was joined by his colleague, Sheniqua Maefau, an instructor at Concorde, to advise Chamber members on staying healthy and keeping their employees and families healthy this season.

As Sheniqua distributed fliers on handwashing, she asked, "Who really needs a handout on handwashing?"

"Trust me - everyone!" she answered. "Wash your hands before you cook, before you eat, before and after you use the restroom (depending on what you've been doing before). We know that 59% of adults in one study didn't wash their hands after using the restroom, which is a breeding ground for infection.

"Despite the Ebola virus concerns today, the main concern in health care is Hepatitis B, which can live on surfaces for 21 days." 

Ron Dresher, is on the LAPD Advisory Board of Directors, Board of American Red Cross, Founder and Executive Director of the Life Transition Group and Past Baord Member of the City of Hope

Practical advice also came from Ron Dresher, a member of the Community Police Advisory Board and the American Red Cross board, who spoke on emergency preparedness. "It's not a matter of if, but when and where a disaster is going to happen," he said. "Being prepared can save lives and minimize injury, as well as preventing some property damage and keeping crime down."

We discussed emergency needs, food, a manual can opener, flashlight and batteries, a first aid kit, and lots of safe water. Dresher also talked about neighborhood mapping, and responsibilities when disaster occurs, when many neighbors might not be home. He distributed excellent Emergency Preparedness Guide booklets, making it a great day for useful (even lifesaving) handouts.
 

New Member, Chris Camara with Terri Jackson pose for a quick photo at the October Networking Breakfast

We also welcomed new member, Chris Camara, general manager for the new Regus offices opening in North Hollywood.