Minuteman Press in downtown Long Beach was recently presented the Top Quality Award at the Southern California Regional Conference of Minuteman Franchises.
The 7-year-old business specializing in printing, copying, graphic design and mailing services was selected from 60 other Minuteman Press Centers from Bakersfield to San Diego.
Given to Minuteman Franchises for excellence in craftsmanship and quality, the award was given to co-owner Hilda Sanchez by Bob Titus, president of Minuteman Press International.
Company employees also include co-owner Dave Rigby and Operations Manager Robert Perez, who are solely responsible for ensuring the high quality products and services.
Long Beach Minuteman Press has been recognized previously with the Small Business Achievement Award from Long Beach Chamber of Commerce in 2006, Business of the Year from the Women's Council in 2004, and the Bronze Award for Self Promotion and Marketing from the Graphics Art Management Association in 2006.
The 7-year-old business specializing in printing, copying, graphic design and mailing services was selected from 60 other Minuteman Press Centers from Bakersfield to San Diego.
Given to Minuteman Franchises for excellence in craftsmanship and quality, the award was given to co-owner Hilda Sanchez by Bob Titus, president of Minuteman Press International.
Company employees also include co-owner Dave Rigby and Operations Manager Robert Perez, who are solely responsible for ensuring the high quality products and services.
Long Beach Minuteman Press has been recognized previously with the Small Business Achievement Award from Long Beach Chamber of Commerce in 2006, Business of the Year from the Women's Council in 2004, and the Bronze Award for Self Promotion and Marketing from the Graphics Art Management Association in 2006.
Tower General Contractors is teaming up with Habitat For Humanity to help develop three low-income housing projects in the county, including three single detached homes for low-income families in Long Beach.
"Our involvement with Habitat for Humanity reflects Tower's commitment with helping the communities in which we live and work," said Nato Flores, President of Tower, which is based in Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Irvine, California and founded in 1985.
"We believe that construction is not just about bricks and mortar, but about helping people to build better lives," he said. "Our support is indicative of our culture at Tower, where we encourage our employees to get involved in volunteering their skills and time to the community."
Along with the design of the three Long Beach homes, Tower is also partnering with FSY Architects to design a description model of two buildings of six-unit townhomes in Burbank and coordinating the entitlement process in Santa Clarita for the construction of four buildings with 16-unit townhomes.
"Our involvement with Habitat for Humanity reflects Tower's commitment with helping the communities in which we live and work," said Nato Flores, President of Tower, which is based in Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Irvine, California and founded in 1985.
"We believe that construction is not just about bricks and mortar, but about helping people to build better lives," he said. "Our support is indicative of our culture at Tower, where we encourage our employees to get involved in volunteering their skills and time to the community."
Along with the design of the three Long Beach homes, Tower is also partnering with FSY Architects to design a description model of two buildings of six-unit townhomes in Burbank and coordinating the entitlement process in Santa Clarita for the construction of four buildings with 16-unit townhomes.
Spring Restaurant Group, LLC, dba Super Mex, has signed a 10-year, $1
million lease for a 2,940-square-foot retail space in Long Beach
Promenade, the Cushman & Wakefield Retail Advisors Team announced
today.
Jack Anderson of California Commercial Brokers Inc. represented the lessee while Kam Walton, Rob Ippolito and Nick Alford of the Cushman & Wakefield Retail Advisors Team represented the lessor, Granite Long Beach LP.
Long Beach Promenade, an 85,053-square-foot shopping center at 6425-6429 East Spring St. in Long Beach, is now 99 percent leased.
In business since 1974, Super Mex plans to open in Long Beach Promenade in second quarter 2010. This is the 15th Super Mex location, and the fourth in Long Beach.
Jack Anderson of California Commercial Brokers Inc. represented the lessee while Kam Walton, Rob Ippolito and Nick Alford of the Cushman & Wakefield Retail Advisors Team represented the lessor, Granite Long Beach LP.
Long Beach Promenade, an 85,053-square-foot shopping center at 6425-6429 East Spring St. in Long Beach, is now 99 percent leased.
In business since 1974, Super Mex plans to open in Long Beach Promenade in second quarter 2010. This is the 15th Super Mex location, and the fourth in Long Beach.
Phillips-Van Heusen's IZOD apparel brand will be the title sponsor of the Indy Racing League, it was announced today.
IndyCar -- which signed a multi-year contract with IZOD, the league's official apparel partner since 2008 -- unveiled its new logo and partnership, which is expected to include "multi-year, multi-million dollar activation plans around the League's television partners, ESPN on ABC and VERSUS, as well as online initiatives and promotions," according to the announcement.
"Our relationship with the IZOD brand has been on the fast track since the day we began our partnership in 2008, and we are thrilled they have taken a bigger and more vital role in our sport," said Terry Angstadt, president of the Commercial Division of the Indy Racing League.
"We're confident that we have found a partner with a strong brand, a bright future and a vision for growing the IZOD IndyCar Series that will benefit fans, drivers, teams, owners and tracks."
The IZOD IndyCar Series is the main event of the 2010 Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, set for April 16-18.
"We're delighted of hear of this new partnership with IZOD," said Jim Michaelian, President and CEO of the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach. "It makes a strong statement about the corporate attractiveness of the IndyCar Series, especially in these tough economic times. We look forward to partnering with IZOD in showcasing their apparel to the fashion-conscious Southern California market next spring."
IndyCar -- which signed a multi-year contract with IZOD, the league's official apparel partner since 2008 -- unveiled its new logo and partnership, which is expected to include "multi-year, multi-million dollar activation plans around the League's television partners, ESPN on ABC and VERSUS, as well as online initiatives and promotions," according to the announcement.
"Our relationship with the IZOD brand has been on the fast track since the day we began our partnership in 2008, and we are thrilled they have taken a bigger and more vital role in our sport," said Terry Angstadt, president of the Commercial Division of the Indy Racing League.
"We're confident that we have found a partner with a strong brand, a bright future and a vision for growing the IZOD IndyCar Series that will benefit fans, drivers, teams, owners and tracks."
The IZOD IndyCar Series is the main event of the 2010 Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, set for April 16-18.
"We're delighted of hear of this new partnership with IZOD," said Jim Michaelian, President and CEO of the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach. "It makes a strong statement about the corporate attractiveness of the IndyCar Series, especially in these tough economic times. We look forward to partnering with IZOD in showcasing their apparel to the fashion-conscious Southern California market next spring."
The 2009 Youth Workforce Development Magazine, a labor market publication designed for 14-24 year-olds by young adults, is now available, The Pacific Gateway Workforce Investment Network's Youth Opportunity Center has announced.
"This publication is really at the heart of the work of the Youth Opportunity Center. This labor market magazine was created by youth for youth," said Bryan Rogers, Pacific Gateway's executive director. "Through articles, poetry, artwork, and cartoons, the magazine talks about the labor market, work-readiness skills and career sectors that have future potential in the Greater Long Beach area."
More than 15,000 magazines will be distributed area-wide for free. Youth can look for the magazine online at www.HireAYouth.com or at local libraries, community centers and other youth organizations.
In partnering with the Network, Change Agent Productions, a social enterprise program comprised of professional media artists who work with inner-city youth to carry out graphic designs and other marketing programs for the YMCA of Greater Long Beach Downtown Community Development Branch, created a real publication for a real client.
"It was a very exciting hands-on opportunity. Using their creative skills, our youth also learned practical skills, such as photography, reporting, writing, editing, lay-out and design - all on deadline," said Bob Cabeza, the Branch Executive Director.
Non-profit or public sector agencies working with youth can order free copies. Go to www.HireAYouth.com to order a copy.
"This publication is really at the heart of the work of the Youth Opportunity Center. This labor market magazine was created by youth for youth," said Bryan Rogers, Pacific Gateway's executive director. "Through articles, poetry, artwork, and cartoons, the magazine talks about the labor market, work-readiness skills and career sectors that have future potential in the Greater Long Beach area."
More than 15,000 magazines will be distributed area-wide for free. Youth can look for the magazine online at www.HireAYouth.com or at local libraries, community centers and other youth organizations.
In partnering with the Network, Change Agent Productions, a social enterprise program comprised of professional media artists who work with inner-city youth to carry out graphic designs and other marketing programs for the YMCA of Greater Long Beach Downtown Community Development Branch, created a real publication for a real client.
"It was a very exciting hands-on opportunity. Using their creative skills, our youth also learned practical skills, such as photography, reporting, writing, editing, lay-out and design - all on deadline," said Bob Cabeza, the Branch Executive Director.
Non-profit or public sector agencies working with youth can order free copies. Go to www.HireAYouth.com to order a copy.
Can't make it to today luncheon at the Long Beach Convention Center for the supervisor's speech?
For the first time, Knabe's speech will be broadcast live on the Internet at www.knabe.com. The event begins at 11:30 a.m., but the Internet broadcast will begin at approximately 12:30 p.m., once the Supervisor actually begins his speech. Viewers can log on to on www.knabe.com today, Nov. 4, beginning at 12:30 p.m. to see the speech.
Knabe is expected to announce the funding of $42 million in programs and capital improvement projects across his Fourth District, including $9.2 million that will benefit the Long Beach area.
The veteran politician, whose district includes Long Beach, Lakewood, Cerritos and Downey, also plans to talk about the economy, jobs and the county's budget at the third annual event hosted by the Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce.
For the first time, Knabe's speech will be broadcast live on the Internet at www.knabe.com. The event begins at 11:30 a.m., but the Internet broadcast will begin at approximately 12:30 p.m., once the Supervisor actually begins his speech. Viewers can log on to on www.knabe.com today, Nov. 4, beginning at 12:30 p.m. to see the speech.
Knabe is expected to announce the funding of $42 million in programs and capital improvement projects across his Fourth District, including $9.2 million that will benefit the Long Beach area.
The veteran politician, whose district includes Long Beach, Lakewood, Cerritos and Downey, also plans to talk about the economy, jobs and the county's budget at the third annual event hosted by the Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce.
Christy Pardini and Kelly Dempsey are in the business of being green.
Debuting at the First Fridays event on Nov. 6, the Long Beach residents are opening The Bella Cosa at 3803 Atlantic Ave., an upscale boutique that specializes in hand-made, eco-friendly and locally created items.
"We're giving the shop a hip yet nostalgic style," said Pardini. "It will have a wide selection of upscale, extremely well-made green items for self and home. This is the type of store that has been missing from the Bixby Knolls area, and we can't wait to showcase items from the many talented local artists and craftspeople to the people of Bixby Knolls and all of Long Beach!"
Bella Cosa will also offer craft workshops, seminars on a variety of topics including drought-tolerant plants and home composting and be available for eco-friendly event planning and meeting space.
"We're much more than a boutique," said Pardini. "We want to not only offer high-end products, but also to teach people how to create their own green, upcycled items. We're planning to be a part of LB Creative, the Bixby Knolls First Fridays and the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce. As new residents of the area, we wanted to open a store here and be a part of the Bixby Knolls improvement process."
Visit www.firstfridayslongbeach.com for a list of events.
Debuting at the First Fridays event on Nov. 6, the Long Beach residents are opening The Bella Cosa at 3803 Atlantic Ave., an upscale boutique that specializes in hand-made, eco-friendly and locally created items.
"We're giving the shop a hip yet nostalgic style," said Pardini. "It will have a wide selection of upscale, extremely well-made green items for self and home. This is the type of store that has been missing from the Bixby Knolls area, and we can't wait to showcase items from the many talented local artists and craftspeople to the people of Bixby Knolls and all of Long Beach!"
Bella Cosa will also offer craft workshops, seminars on a variety of topics including drought-tolerant plants and home composting and be available for eco-friendly event planning and meeting space.
"We're much more than a boutique," said Pardini. "We want to not only offer high-end products, but also to teach people how to create their own green, upcycled items. We're planning to be a part of LB Creative, the Bixby Knolls First Fridays and the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce. As new residents of the area, we wanted to open a store here and be a part of the Bixby Knolls improvement process."
Visit www.firstfridayslongbeach.com for a list of events.
The former downtown building that once housed this daily newspaper will soon get a splash of color on its walls.
John and Michelle Molina, whose family runs Molina Healthcare, has hired Dreams & Visions to help create a mural that would wrap around the block that includes the former headquarters of the Press-Telegram and the Meeker-Baker building at Sixth Street and Pine Avenue.
The couple, who has been involved in the project since 2004, tonight invited residents to a meeting to introduce them to the artists company, which has been involved in creating several Long Beach murals including the one at Ocean Boulevard and Pine and Wyland's Earth mural atop the Long Beach Arena.
Sold in 2006, the paper's longtime home was intended to be converted into a mixed-use condominium development. The original design featured two high-rise towers with up to 542 units above 37,000 square feet of commercial and office space and 1,186 parking spaces. The Planning Commission later approved a new design with one fewer tower, smaller units and reduced the size of the commercial space to 30,000 square feet and the number of parking spaces to 947.
Then the recession hit.
"It caused us to rethink what's going to be at Sixth and Pine," said John Molina, adding that there will be more community outreach once those plans come together.
"But in the meantime," he said, "the last thing that Pine Avenue needs is another, what I call, dead site. You see it up and down the street, an entire block that is deactivated and run down and is not something residents and homeowners want to see. So we talked about what can we do on a short-term basis to engage the community."
Residents said they were happy that the Molinas want to beautify the site, which at times has been a target for graffiti. Some suggested to the Molinas that local artists be involved in the mural project.
John and Michelle Molina, whose family runs Molina Healthcare, has hired Dreams & Visions to help create a mural that would wrap around the block that includes the former headquarters of the Press-Telegram and the Meeker-Baker building at Sixth Street and Pine Avenue.
The couple, who has been involved in the project since 2004, tonight invited residents to a meeting to introduce them to the artists company, which has been involved in creating several Long Beach murals including the one at Ocean Boulevard and Pine and Wyland's Earth mural atop the Long Beach Arena.
Sold in 2006, the paper's longtime home was intended to be converted into a mixed-use condominium development. The original design featured two high-rise towers with up to 542 units above 37,000 square feet of commercial and office space and 1,186 parking spaces. The Planning Commission later approved a new design with one fewer tower, smaller units and reduced the size of the commercial space to 30,000 square feet and the number of parking spaces to 947.
Then the recession hit.
"It caused us to rethink what's going to be at Sixth and Pine," said John Molina, adding that there will be more community outreach once those plans come together.
"But in the meantime," he said, "the last thing that Pine Avenue needs is another, what I call, dead site. You see it up and down the street, an entire block that is deactivated and run down and is not something residents and homeowners want to see. So we talked about what can we do on a short-term basis to engage the community."
Residents said they were happy that the Molinas want to beautify the site, which at times has been a target for graffiti. Some suggested to the Molinas that local artists be involved in the mural project.
The Downtown Long Beach Associates will produce two seminars focused on Social Media Marketing. The two-part series teaches the use of Twitter, Facebook and other social media platforms for business purposes.
The Kreisler Group will present the seminars, which are from 8 to 9:30 a.m. on Nov. 10 (for the 101 session) and Nov. 17 (for the 102 session) at the Courtyard Marriott, 500 E. First St.
Seminars are free and open to current or prospective downtown business owners or managers. Seating is limited, and RSVPs are required. To make the required RSVP, e-mail VanessaM@DLBA.org or call 562-436-4259.
The Kreisler Group will present the seminars, which are from 8 to 9:30 a.m. on Nov. 10 (for the 101 session) and Nov. 17 (for the 102 session) at the Courtyard Marriott, 500 E. First St.
Seminars are free and open to current or prospective downtown business owners or managers. Seating is limited, and RSVPs are required. To make the required RSVP, e-mail VanessaM@DLBA.org or call 562-436-4259.
The Press-Telegram Building developers at tonight's North Pine Neighborhood Alliance meeting will discuss an upcoming mural project for the exterior of the Press-Telegram building.
The community will have a chance to talk to the artist about the mural's design concept. City staff will also be present to brief the community about temporary improvements to the site.
The meeting will be at 6 p.m. Nov. 2 at Osher Life Learning Institute, 737 Pine Ave. Parking access from Pacific Avenue. The institute is located on the second floor behind the Bungalow Building on Pine.
E-mail northpineneighborhood@hotmail.com for more.
The community will have a chance to talk to the artist about the mural's design concept. City staff will also be present to brief the community about temporary improvements to the site.
The meeting will be at 6 p.m. Nov. 2 at Osher Life Learning Institute, 737 Pine Ave. Parking access from Pacific Avenue. The institute is located on the second floor behind the Bungalow Building on Pine.
E-mail northpineneighborhood@hotmail.com for more.
About the Blogger
Karen Robes Meeks came to work for the Press-
Telegram
in April 2002 as a beat reporter, covering the cities of
Lakewood, Bellflower and Paramount. She now covers business,
specifically redevelopment, tourism and small businesses.
She also writes Eye on Redevelopment, a monthly column that
appears in the Business Monday section.
E-mail Karen at karen.robes@presstelegram.com.
