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What’s Happening in Southern California: Building the Future
Los Angeles Union Station will be the center of the West Coast railroading world on September 9 and 10 as it hosts its annual Train Festival. This year’s edition focuses on the past, present and future of rail travel, and the High-Speed Rail Authority will be on hand to talk about where we’re going and how we’re going to get there.

The event is free and open to everybody. There will be things to see and do throughout Union Station, including live music and food trucks.
But we all know the trains will be the center of attention. There will be items old and new on hand, with a vintage private car, historic freight and modern passenger rail for visitors to peruse. There will be historic tours, including a look at the sublime artwork around Union Station, which opened in 1939.

Model train fans will get into the fun with a display of rare trains. And there will even be giveaways over the course of the two-day event. The High-Speed Rail Authority will bring items for both kids and adults, with coloring books and crayons for the youngsters and facts and information for the adults.
The Art & Science of Pricing, Bidding, & Billing
Date & Time: September 12, 2023, 10:00am PDT
Cost: $0.00
Duration: 120 minutes
Language: English
This workshop focuses primarily on service businesses and how to establish pricing to be both profitable and competitive. We will examine best practices for negotiating, budget development, presenting estimates, and winning bids. Finally, we will discuss billing strategies to ensure timely payment and seeing your invoices as a valuable marketing tool for future business.
Free Resources for Your Small Business or Nonprofit 

Are you looking for assistance with the challenges of running your small business or nonprofit? Check out this comprehensive resource guide from LA County's Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO). It covers capital opportunities, legal aid, rent and mortgage relief, and much more. 
 
Click below to download the guide!
LANDLORD-TENANT COMMISSION

DATE: September 11, 2023
 
TIME: 6:15 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
 
LOCATION:
COMMUNITY SERVICES BUILDING
ROOM #104
150 N. THIRD STREET,
BURBANK, CA 91502

*** MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY PARTICIPATE IN THE ORAL COMMUNICATION PORTION OF THE MEETING THROUGH ZOOM. SEE AGENDA FOR MORE INFORMATION.
 
Landlord-Tenant Commission Agenda.
City of Burbank Partners with Believe in Big Change
The City of Burbank and Believe in Big Change (BIBC), a Burbank nonprofit 501(c)(3), are working together to transition unhoused individuals, part of the City’s Emergency Housing Voucher or Permanent Supportive Housing Programs, into safe and stable living conditions. BIBC’s primary focus is on providing individualized case management and granting access to medical services, as well as care for mental health and substance use disorders.
 
“At BIBC we know just how important housing stabilization is in preventing homelessness. We're not just addressing immediate needs, we're going after the root causes,” said Steve Pomeroy, BIBC Founder, and CEO. “By offering critical supportive services and referrals, we're providing a helping hand, understanding, and support to those facing tough times.”
 
BIBC will implement best practices in providing comprehensive wrap-around case management, life coaching, problem-solving, and fostering independent living. The organization believes in empowering individuals by providing them with the necessary resources so they can reach their full potential. This partnership with BIBC addresses a significant need for Burbank’s unhoused population and will connect our most vulnerable with access to the essential resources needed to secure stable housing.
 
“Founded in 2020 and located in Burbank, BIBC is dedicated to aiding single at-risk mothers and women in overcoming challenges such as substance abuse, alcoholism, and homelessness. This is accomplished through its comprehensive six-month residential healing and life skills program. The City of Burbank looks forward to providing BIBC with the resources to extend its impact and expand the range of services it offers. The BIBC is an essential addition to our network of nonprofit organizations committed to assisting Burbank’s residents,” said Housing Development Manager, Marcos Gonzalez.
 
Learn more about BIBC at its website: www.believeinbigchange.com.
Quote of the Day
“Be thankful for what you have, and you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.”

―Oprah Winfrey
Our Mission
By providing advocacy, resources, and connections, the mission of the Burbank Chamber of Commerce is to be the leading public policy advocate for business, promote economic growth, be a strategic partner in initiatives that enhance and preserve the quality of life in the Burbank community, and provide valued services to our members.