2020 El Segundo Community & Business Directory

WELCOME TO THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO

Do You Hear What I Hear? The sounds of jets from Los Angeles World Airport will be roaring in the 2020s decade. There’s a lot going on with our neighbors to the North as they bring family, visitors and business associates to our region. Looking to the South, Chevron develops the energy that improves lives and powers the world forward. This n eighbor, a gl obal e nergy company, has the most amazing people and has cultivated over the years a dedicated partnership with the City of El Segundo.

Do You See What I See? The horizon to the East is a bustle with energetic activity of the hammer and nail. In plain sight we see new construction and copious remodeling of our business district. And what about that magnificent Pacific Ocean to the West, pushing its gentle breezes and blazing its red, orange and pink sunsets over our City.

The first year of the 2020s decade is upon us and we need to be poised for abundant opportunities. Please open and browse our El Segundo Community and Business Directory to see what a valuable untapped resource your El Segundo Chamber of Commerce has provided.

• We are the “Voice of Business.”

• We are an impor tant resource if you have a need, problem or suggestion.

• We are truly committed to superior and reliable customer care.

• We are a very active Chamber always ready to promote the interests of our El Segundo business community.

Through our website and social media posts, we highlight your business and increase visibility of your product for all businesses, residents and tourists to see. As your local association, we also do this through hosting events, lobbying local representatives and charitable works for the betterment of the community.

If you haven’t already, please JOIN US! Simply fill-out the application at www.elsegundochamber.com , by calling 310-322-1220 or emailing info@elsegundochamber.org. We look forward to seeing you at events and programs throughout the year. Our caring staff, Marsha Hansen, CEO/President, and Linda Johnson, Member Services, are ready to be of service.

Let’s all go into this new decade with 2020 Vision and allow our daytime and nighttime population to gain directly from the achievements of all our city businesses, city services and schools.

Our Mission Statement: ”The El Segundo Chamber of Commerce promotes a strong and prosperous business environment for its members through advocacy, education, referral and community development.”

Best regards,

Shiela Fowler Chair of

the Board 2019 / 2020

CONNECT COLLABORATE SUCCEED

A BIG BUSINESS CITY WITH SMALL TOWN CHARM

El Segundo is a great place to grow your business or your family. It balances an ideal business environment with a small-town community to provide the highest quality of life for its employers and residents. There are tree-lined neighborhoods with awardwinning schools, parks, and athletic fields. A wealth of dining and retail experiences can be enjoyed from historic Main and Richmond streets to modern multiplexes. All are set within a thriving business community that offers a choice of different districts and commercial spaces. Explore El Segundo and discover everything it has to offer.

IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION

CITY OF EL SEGUNDO WEBSITES: City of El Segundo: www.elsegundo.org Business Development: www.elsegundobusiness.com El Segundo Hospitality and Tourism: www.destinationelsegundo.com

EL SEGUNDO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: www.elsegundochamber.com

GOVERNMENT

City Council - City Manager: five city council members elected at large for four - year terms; mayor elected by city council.

CITY PHONE NUMBERS

City Hall / City of El Segundo

350 Main Street , El Segundo, CA 90245

310-524-2300

City Manager: 310-524-2301

Mayor & City Council: 310-524-2302

City Clerk: 310-524-2305

City Treasurer: 310-524-2309

Accounting: 310-524-2359

Human Resources: 310-524-2381

Planning & Building

Safety Dept.: 310-524-2380

Inspections: 310-524-2379

Zoning: 310-524-2344

LIBRARY

111 W Mariposa Avenue, 310-524-2722

FIRE DEPARTMENT

Station 1

314 Main Street, 310-524-2395

Station 2

2261 Mariposa Avenue, 310-524-1990

POLICE DEPARTMENT

348 Main Street, 310-524-2200

PUBLIC WORKS

150 Illinois Street, 310-524-2356

Joslyn Center

339 Sheldon Street, 310-524-2705

RECREATION & PARKS

Checkout Building

401 Sheldon Street, 310-524-2700

Clubhouse

300 E. Pine Avenue, 310-524-2362

Community Cable Studio: 310-524-2720

Park Maintenance: 310-524-2894

COMMUNITY INFORMATION

Beach Shuttle: 310-524-2704

Better Business Bureau: 408-278-7400

Dial.A.Ride

(Weekdays 9-3):

310-524-2704

Dockweiler RV Park: 800-950-7275

Golf Course (The Lakes): 310-322-0202

Gas - The Gas Company: Residential: 877-238-0092

Business: 800-427-2000

Spectrum Cable: 855-2438892

Goodwill Industries El Segundo: 310-322-6797

Highway Conditions: 800-427-7623

Hauling/Rubbish: 310-540-2977

League of Women Voters Beach Cities: 310-379-6663

Mediation, Superior/Civil Court: 213-974-5425

Mediation, Family: 213-974-5524

MTA/Fare Info: 323-GO-METRO

El Segundo Outreach Services: 310-524-2706

Passport Applications: travel.state.gov/ content/travel.html

The Plunge (Indoor Pool): 310-524-2738

Aquatic Center (Outdoor Pool): 310-524-2738

El Segundo US Postal Service: 800-275-8777

Recycling Information: 310-540-2977

Salvation Army (Pick Up): 800-728-7825

Sr. Housing/Park Vista: 310-322-5036

SCORE Business Counseling: 818-552-3206

South Bay WIB: 310-970-7700

South Bay Youth Project: 310-316-0183

Southern CA Edison: 800-655-4555

LA County Beaches: Beaches.lacounty.gov

Surf Conditions: beaches.lacounty.gov/lacounty-surf-and-weather-report

Teen Center: 310-524-2718

Time & Weather: 310-853-1212

YMCA Westchester: 310-670-4316

DEMOGRAPHICS

El Segundo’s population grew steadily from the town’s inception, and spiked dramatically after World War II. With limited available space to build housing, the population eventually leveled off at just over 16,000. That number has increased slightly with construction of several large multi-unit condo and townhome complexes. The city has seen an influx of new residents in recent years – many of them younger, educated professionals. They choose El Segundo not just because they work here, but also because of the community’s excellent schools, low crime, quiet neighborhoods, city services, and small town charm.

POPULATION

WORKFORCE: 70,000+

RESIDENTIAL: 16,578

FAMILIES: 4,105

HOUSEHOLDS: 7,410

FAMILY INCOME (Median): $86,364

MEDIAN AGE: 39.2

For Every 100 Females There Are 108.3 Males 22% under 18

6.7 % 18 - 24

31% 25 - 44

30 % 45 - 64 10% 65+

EDUCATION (18 years and over)

90.7 % High School Graduate Or Higher

46.4 % Bachelor’s Degree Or Higher

(Source:2010 U.S. Census)

CLIMATE

As is the case for much of the Los Angeles area, the weather in El Segundo features warm summers and mild winters, with close to ideal climate conditions in spring and fall. Annual precipitation averages less than 15 inches per year. The marine layer and gentle breezes from the adjacent coast help ease hot summer temperatures and minimize smog.

ENVIRONMENT

EL SEGUNDO IS NOT ONLY A BUSINESSFRIENDLY CITY, BUT ALSO ENVIRONMENTALLY CONSCIOUS.

More than half and perhaps as much as two-thirds of the water used in El Segundo is reclaimed – cleaned and recycled – for use, especially in industrial applications. El Segundo is the only city in California that can make this claim.

The City has also launched a number of environmental programs/policies addressing energy efficiency, water conservation, solid/hazardous waste, recycling, transportation and more. It also hosts green workshops and community shred days. El Segundo has earned awards and commendations from regional agencies for water conservation/recycling efforts and is a pioneering community in LEED construction (the internationally recognized benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high-performance green buildings) – with examples including Fire Station 2, KARL STORZ Endoskope, Los Angeles Military Entrance Processing Station, Pacific Corporate Towers (PCT) and the UCLA Health Training Center, among many others.

As of May 1, 2019, EDCO has implemented fully automated waste and recycling collection services for single-family homes and duplexes in the City of El Segundo This state-of-the-art collection system is extremely efficient and results in a clean and orderly appearance on waste collection day and complies with state mandated requirements. Additionally, El Segundo residents have access to EDCO’s dedicated community website, where they will be able to look up their collection and street sweeping day with a click of a button, as well as navigating through news and events specific to El Segundo to find service alerts, upcoming cleanup and shredding events, and environmental news. Also, effective February 1st, all Commercial and Multi-Family properties will be provided solid waste, organics, and recyclables collection services from their solid waste providers, as the City has implemented a Commercial permit program.

The El Segundo Environmental Committee continues to grow, with a mission to improve social, economic and environmental well-being by fostering partnerships through education, guidance and outreach.

GETTING AROUND TRAVEL & TRANSPORTATION

El Segundo is a coastal town with a South Bay address. The city offers all the natural elements of fun and adventure you’d expect from a beach city. Residents enjoy classic California living wi th oc ean breezes an d a he althy ou tdoor li festyle. The c ity h as a m ile-long b each l ocated b etween E l Porto and Dockweiler. El Segundo is ideally located next door to Manhattan Beach and close to the other South Bay sister cities

LOS ANGELES

INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Bordering El Segundo to the north, LAX is one of the world’s busiest airports, handling thousands of domestic and international flights every year and served by nearly 90 passenger and cargo airlines.

FREEWAYS

El Segundo has direct on-ramp and off-ramp access to the I-105 Freeway and nearby I-405 Freeway.

RAIL

The Metro Green Line (D), a light railway/tram that is part of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit Authority’s Metro Rail subway system, conveniently runs through El Segundo with service in the heart of the city’s busiest commercial

sector. The Aviation/I-105 station provides free shuttle to and from Los Angeles International airport. Between Norwalk and Aviation, this line runs for about 17 miles along the median of the Glenn Anderson Freeway (I-105).

The line also passes through Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, El Segundo, Lennox, Inglewood, Watts, Lynwood, Downey and Norwalk. In September 2011, Metro certified the final EIR for the Crenshaw/ LAX Transit Corridor Project, an 8.5-mile light rail line funded by Measure R dollars that will connect downtown Los Angeles and the Westside with the South Bay and LAX area, including El Segundo, while adding thousands of jobs to the region. The new line will

of Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach. It’s an ideal location for any business and its employees to thrive. Businesses that settle here are also just minutes away from the nation’s third largest airport, two major freeways, and major bus and train lines. El Segundo offers a selection of hotels that cater to businesses travelers and tourists, making it an ideal destination for a visit to the Los Angeles region.

connect the Expo Line to the Green Line with six stations. For more information, call Metrolink 800-371-LINK.

METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY (MTA) BUS LINES

The 232 bus runs from the Mariposa/Nash Green Line station to Long Beach via Pacific Coast Highway. The 124 starts at El Segundo/Nash and continues east to Santa Fe Street. Call 213-626-4455 for a bus schedule and other routes.

DOWNTOWN SHUTTLE

Employees on the east side of the community can enjoy lunch or shop in El Segundo’s charming downtown area without getting into their cars.

The City of El Segundo Lunch-

time Shuttle runs every fifteen minutes weekdays between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m, with stops at strategic spots in both downtown and busy commercial sectors. For more information, call 310-524-2704.

CYCLE CENTRAL

El Segundo is part of the sevencity South Bay Regional Bicycle Master Plan. Coordinated in conjunction with the L.A. County Bicycle Coalition and South Bay Bicycle Coalition, the plan seeks to make biking more convenient and safer while also promoting the fitness benefits. The long-term goal is to improve the South Bay bike path and mapping system, foster safety education, create street signage and develop general bicyclingrelated policies.

The El Segundo Police Department (ESPD) has a long history of providing outstanding quality service to those who live, work, and visit the community. In July 2017, ESPD welcomed its 13th Chief of Police. Chief Bill Whalen came to El Segundo with 28 years of law enforcement experience. ESPD is authorized for 62 sworn police officers, supported by 38 civilian staff members along with many community volunteers.

One of the most important things ESPD does is engage with the community Whether through coffee with a cop, police department open houses, or other community events, the department takes this responsibility very seriously. ESPD recognizes the badge of its office as a symbol of public trust and works hard every day to stay engaged with the community and earn this trust.

El Segund o is a very safe community However, it is not crime free. Theft remains the most significant crime concern and it ’s important that everyone does his or her part to minimize the chances of becoming a victim. Valuables should be removed from

EL SEGUNDO

FIRE DEPARTMENT EL SEGUNDO POLICE DEPARTMENT

When it comes to fire and life safety service, the efforts to help those in need is met by placing the community first, while maintaining our motto of Courtesy & Service. In a vibrant community such as El Segundo, the ability to provide efficient, effective emergency response services relies on the people, programs and projects that support El Segundo Fire Department’s (ESFD) efforts 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

PEOPLE

There are 14 fire suppression personnel on duty each day, on three separate shifts, providing fire and life safety services (42 total suppression personnel). In addition there are three (3) fire prevention personnel, three (3) hazardous material personnel and three (3) personnel assigned to fire administration for a total 51 professionals. Last year the suppression division completed over 12,000 hours of in-service training, which accounts for over two (2) hours of training per person each day ESFD is on track to respond to over 3,800 emergency calls for service, with about two-thirds of those dealing with emergency medical service. And finally the City’s Emergency Management Division will be brought back under the fire department where we will continue to collaborate and prepare the community and employees for disasters.

cars when they are parked and windows and doors should be locked. Garage doors should be closed and bicycles not left outside. In addition to crime, a significant complaint the police department receives is on homeless individuals. This is a complex societal issue that is very challenging to address. In 2019, the ESPD implemented its homeless response plan and has two officers dedicated to working with the homeless. Additionally, the department was able to retain a part time mental health worker who rides with the officers on a weekly basis. Further information about the homeless outreach efforts along with resources if you or someone you know is or is about to become homeless can be found on the City of El Segundo website.

2019 saw several significant department initiatives. The first was a depar tment reorganization. As part of this reorganization, ESPD created a Community Engagement Division led by a police lieutenant. This division consolidates all of the community outreach ef forts to maximize their effectiveness.

Recruiting quality men and women to fill the ranks of the ESPD remained a priority initiative in 2019. A multi-faceted strategy that involved a marketing company and significant hiring bonuses was developed and for the first time in sever al ye ars

PROGRAMS

ESFD i s l everaging t echnology t o make internal processes more efficient, while continuing to strive to reach a goal of becoming paperless. Enhancements underway include:

p Automated policy and procedure manuals have been completed

p Paperless fire inspection program has been implemented

p Enhanced, paperless Records Management System (RMS) is up and running

p Pre-alert dispatch system has seen an average 17 second improvement in dispatch times

p Upgraded Emergency Radio Communication System has been implemented with all new digital, trunked radios which dramatically improve emergency communications.

WORK IS UNDERWAY WITH FIRE DEPARTMENT ACCREDITATION!

ESFD has embarked on a formalized self-assessment tha t is communityfocused, data-driven and outcome-based, providing r esidents, business owners and visitors with the knowledge that the department provides exceptional fire and life safety services. This first phase included a community-driven strategic plan that will be adopted in Early 2020 and provides the road map for key initiatives over the next five (5) years. Next we will complete a community risk assessment and standards of cover plan to ensure we are properly positioned for emergency incidents.

the ESPD attained full staffing levels in November of this year. Several of these new hires were tenured lateral police officers who are already providing a sign ificant value. There are many pending retirements so recruitment will remain a focus for the foreseeable future.

Several additional specialty and collateral assignments were created to provide career development opportunities for officers while improving our ability to fight crime and conduct community outreach. These include:

p Development of the El Segundo Beach Patrol

p Assigning an officer to a regional auto theft task force assignment

p Assigning an officer to a regional Part 1 crime task force assignment

PROJECTS

ESFD added several new vehicles to the fleet and received a community donation from Chevron for additional apparatus. Chevron donated funds to purchase a new Pierce fire engine (Engine 32), a new rescue ambulances an d a ba ck-up co mmand vehicle. In addition, the department received a h omeland s ecurity g rant t o purchase an Urban Search & Rescue (USAR) support truck. These vehicles totaled over $1 million and would have otherwise come from the general fund if not for the grant and donation. The department is now well positioned with the fleet for the next eight years.

ESFD implemented a Firefighter Health & Wellness program aimed at keeping the employees physically, mentally and emotionally f it, w hile w orking t o reduce injuries. Advanced physical fitness programs aimed at functional exercises, nutrition and mental health through a peer support network was put in place to keep firefighters in a constant state of readiness, thereby ensuring first-rate fire and life safety services are delivered to our community.

RECREATION

El Segundo Offers the Best in Recreation and Parks

El Segundo has one of the finest Recreation and Parks departments in the South Bay. The Recreation Department was formed in 1956, and features over 100 year-round programs and classes for all ages including cultural arts, adult and youth sports leagues, aquatics, trips and drama. With nearly 30 parks, facilities and fields there is something for everyone to do! This impressive list is highlighted by one of El Segundo’s cornerstones: Recreation Park, which encompasses over 21 acres in the heart of El Segundo. The park is located north of Grand Avenue at Eucalyptus Street and serves as home to many of the city’s youth sports organizations and recreation programs which are offered at the George E. Gordon Clubhouse and Joslyn Center Recreation Park also hosts the city’s Annual Fourth of July Celebration , a treasured community event that is a prime example of El Segundo’s small town charm. Additionally, El Segundo has its own Teen Center, Skate Park and Senior Citizen Housing Complex adjacent to Recreation Park.

In addition to Recreation Park, many of our other parks are just as important to our community. El Segundo has received the prestigious Tree City USA recognition for 15 consecutive years for managing an urban forest of over 6,000 trees that have a value of over $18 million.

Library Park , across the street from El Segundo High School on Main Street displays many of these beautiful trees and hosts the popular Concerts in the Park Series each summer. Along with these concerts, Library Park is home to the Annual Hometown Fair and Carnival each May.

If expansive views are more your style, stop by Clutter’s Park on Imperial Avenue for a view of LAX and the Los Angeles Basin while planes from all over the world buzz by If it is sports you want, hop across town to the Campus El Segundo Athletic Fields Residents from all over the South Bay flock to our state-of-the-art complex which features two 100-by-65-yard synthetic turf fields serving various recreational activities with seating and a snack bar Golf lovers need to look no further than The Lakes at El Segundo w hich f eatures i ts o wn n inehole executive golf course that includes a full-service pro shop, night-lit driving range, certified instructors and restaurant with banquet facilities.

Swimming also has a longstanding tradition in El Segundo The city’s club water polo teams competed in the Olympics back

in the early 1950s at the historic 75-year-old Urho Saari Swim Stadium, also known as The Plunge The Plunge houses two indoor pools for competitive and recreational use. In addition, an outdoor pool is available at Hilltop Park during the summer months. The new state-of-the-art El Segundo-Wiseburn Aquatics Center fe atures a 50-meter competition pool and is the home pool for both the El Segundo High School and Wiseburn Da Vinci High School swimming and water polo teams. This facility is also open for lap swim, Master ’s work outs, triathlon training, and group swim lessons.

The El Segundo Certified Farmers’ Market is a weekly attraction in Downtown

El Segundo e ach Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m. on Main Street. The market features produce vendors, fresh flowers, art and crafts, entertainment, hot food and a raffle drawing.

Despite its reputation as a corporate haven, El Segundo is also a charming coastal community. Sunbathers, joggers, bicyclists, and shell collectors make their way down the hill on Grand Avenue to El Segundo Beach, which is open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Just north of El Segundo Beach is the famed Dockweiler Beach, which features the only RV Park on the beach in Los Angeles County. No matter what you’re looking for, El Segundo has it all. We can’t wait to see you and hope you enjoy our parks!

ARTS & EVENTS

Residents and visitors alike can take advantage of a number of local cultural and entertainment venues, including Downtown’s historic Old Town Music Hall, the El Segundo Museum of Art (ESMoA) on Main Street, the Automobile Driving Museum, South Bay Customs (a motorcycle shop and art gallery in Smoky Hollow that also features cutting edge live music), the beautiful El Segundo Performing Arts Center at El Segundo High School, the El Segundo Public Library, ArcLight Cinemas on Rosecrans, and Flight Path Learning Center and Museum

El Segundo TV has been delivering television programming to the El Segundo community for over 35 years. The award-winning station has a history of covering all things local. Recreation events, live broadcast of City Council, Planning Commission and Recreation and Parks Commission meetings, youth events, business programs and production of unique local stories are just a few examples of the programming successfully produced by El Segundo TV

Notable community-based entertainment events include Summer Concerts at Library Park, the Fourth of July celebration at Recreation Park, El Segundo Art Walk on third Thursdays in the summer, El Segundo Rotary Club’s Movie in the Park the first Saturday in August at Chevron Park, and a variety of quality musicals and plays courtesy of the local youth drama department. Downtown El Segundo hosts the city’s weekly Farmer’s Market every Thursday, two annual street fairs, and the Halloween Frolic Summer Reading Programs, concerts, storytime, art activities and exhibits, author events, Living Library, and the Book to Action program are available via the El Segundo Public Library. The Holiday Parade takes place the second Sunday in December.

The City’s Arts and Culture Advisory Committee (ACC) is a dynamic group of individuals committed to enhancing the lives of community members and visitors through artistic and cultural endeavors. The ACC helps administer a new Cultural Development Fund designed to increase public art and programming in El Segundo.

AUTOMOBILE DRIVING MUSEUM

610 Lairport Avenue • 310-909-0950

The Automobile Driving Museum is one of the Southlands premier destinations for car enthusiasts where visitors experience a wide range of vehicles from past years. The Museum is committed to the preservation and maintenance of these cherished, age-old automobiles for generations to come.

With a rotating collection of 130 classic, antique and vintage automobiles on display, museum visitors experience a wide range of vehicles from years gone by. It is the only venue of its kind that offers rides in the display cars – every Sunday! The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10-4 and is also available to rent for special occasions, parties and meetings. Live music, e xhibits and other events also take place every month. The upcoming calendar and more information can be found at www.automobiledrivingmuseum.org.

VENUES & EVENTS

LOCAL CULTURAL & SPORTS VENUES

ArcLight Cinemas 831 S. Nash Street • 310-607-9630

Campus El Segundo Athletic Fields 2201 E. Mariposa Avenue • 310-524-2700

The premier synthetic turf fields in the South Bay, with two full- sized 100 x 65 yard multipurpose fields available for use. Also restrooms and snack bar area on the premises.

ESMoA

208 Main Street • 424-277-1020

Flight Path Museum & Learning Center 661 W Imperial Hwy. LA, 90045 (LAX Imperial Terminal)

El Segundo Performing Arts Center 640 Main Street • 310-615-2650, Ext. 212

The Lakes at El Segundo Golf Course 400 S. Pacific Coast Highway 310-322-0202

Old Town Music Hall 140 Richmond Street • 310-322-2592

Smoky Hollow Studios 101 Penn Street • 310-414-9387

South Bay Customs 115 Penn Street • 310-982-1300

UCLA Health Training Center

Home of the Los Angeles Lakers

The Lakers new, $80 million headquarters and training complex opened in August 2017 and was the site of the Chamber’s 2018 State of the City luncheon. The two-story, 122,000 square foot facility, located at 2275 E. Mariposa Avenue, features double basketball courts, state-of-the-art training rooms, cryogenic chambers, whirlpools and team lounge and locker room areas. UCLA Health provides in-game health services for the players. The corporate offices for Lakers and South Bay Lakers G-League team coaching, scouting and administration is on the facility’s second floor. The venue also hosts South Bay Lakers games that are open to the public.

What’s Up El Segundo

Check out the latest news in El Segundo by watching videos on the El Segundo TV channel on YouTube and your local access channel from your cable television provider.

TOYOTA SPORTS PERFORMANCE CENTER

555 N. Nash Street • 310-535-4400

Official training center of the 2012 and 2014 Stanley Cup Champion Los Angeles Kings, Toyota Sports Center is a world-class, 135,000-square foot athletic facility open daily to the public. Owned by AEG and operated by American Skating Entertainment Centers, LLC, the complex features three ice rinks (NHL, Olympic and Pond), a full service restaurant called Kings Cove (www.kingscovebar. com) and full-service pro shop (Ultimate Skate & Hockey) plus a fitness center Offerings include public ice-skating, hockey leagues, camps and clinics, and Kids First Hockey instruction. The center is also available for group events, birthdays and other special programs. www.toyotasportscenter.com.

EL SEGUNDO HOSTS EVENTS OF INTEREST TO BOTH THE RESIDENTIAL AND BUSINESS COMMUNITY AT-LARGE. HERE IS A SAMPLING BY SEASON:

SPRING

• Beauty and the Beach

• Book to Action

• Chamber State of the City

• Hometown Fair & Carnival

• Ed! Foundation Gala

• Mayor’s Good Friday Breakfast

• National Library Week Breakfast

• South Bay Medal of Valor Luncheon

SUMMER

• Concerts in the Park

• July 4th Celebration

• Chamber Installation & Awards Dinner

• El Segundo Art Walk

• Summer Reading Programs

FALL

• Business Expo

• Salute to The Military Luncheon

• Twisted Tales Haunted House on Grand Avenue

• Halloween Frolic

• Ed! Foundation Ladies Night Out

• Richmond Street Fair

• Water Harvest Festival

• Living Library

WINTER

• Concerts in the Library

• Christmas Tree Lighting

• Ed! Foundation Guys Night Out

• Holiday Parade

YEAR-ROUND

• El Segundo Farmer’s Market - Every Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m. on Main Street

• NETWORKING AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS Sponsored by the El Segundo Chamber are scheduled monthly. Please call 310-322-1220 for more information.

EL SEGUNDO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Transforming Education for a Changing World

The El Segundo Unified School District is transforming education for a changing world by aspiring to continuously improve upon our students’ education. We believe we must constantly evolve in an effort to fulfill our mission, remain relevant to students and parents, and prepare ESUSD graduates for college and careers.

In the last five ye ars, ESUSD has received more than 20 awards from outside agencies recognizing its educa tional e xcellence. The Association of California School Administrators named Dr Melissa Moore 2018 Superintendent of the Year (Region 14). El Segundo Middle School was recognized as a 2018 Schools to Watch –Taking Center Stage designation for academic excellence, responsiveness to students’ needs and social equity In 2019, El Segundo High school was recognized as a California Distinguished School and an Exemplary Arts Education award by the California Department of Education, and earned distinction as a California Democracy School. For its sustainability practices, Center Street School was honored as a Green Ribbon School in 2018. And, ESUSD students regularly win national and

state awards honoring their work in robotics, engineering and technology to writing and band and choral competitions.

A complete list of ESUSD’s notewor thy accomplishments from 2014-2019 is available on our website at www.elsegundousd.net.

In 2018, thanks to the voters in this community, ESUSD successfully passed a $92 million General Obligation Bond Measure to improve aging school facilities and technology As projects outlined in the District’s Long-Range Facilities Master Plan get underway, ESUSD will regularly communicate how your bond dollars are building a better education in this community.

In 2019, ESUSD adopted a Graduate Profile outlining the necessary foundation for students’ future success in college and career. The Graduate Profile, which is part of a nationwide movement in education, is made up of the cognitive, personal, and interpersonal competencies ESUSD believes students should possess when they graduate from high school. This profile will help guide and align the district’s educational practices to help students achieve the profile competencies identified.

ESUSD continues to leverage its membership in the Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools to expand digital learning opportunities at the elementary and secondary levels. The national league is an independent, bipartisan nonprofit organization authorized by Congress to accelerate innovation in education and ESUSD’s inclusion will have a direct and positive impact on students. ESUSD was selected based on its leadership, evidence of results, innovative vision for learning, and commitment to collaboration. Our school district is honored to be selected to host the League of Innovative Schools visitation.

With continued support from the El Segundo Education Foundation, parents, educators, and business and community partners, we will transform our culture of learning and continue to create innovative educational experiences.

EL SEGUNDO EDUCATION FOUNDATION

Excellence in education in not only a long tradition in El Segundo, it is also a source of pride. And El Segundo should be proud! The community pulls together every year to ensure the best education is available for the students of the El Segundo Unified School District.

The support to our schools has changed and evolved over the years to address the current needs in education. In recent years, the greatest hindrance to providing an exceptional education and even maintaining current programs has been state funding. To prevent the possibility of losing programs, closing classrooms and missing opportunities for our students, the community continues the tradition of supporting our schools and maintaining pride in El Segundo by supporting the El Segundo Ed! Foundation’s yearly grant.

The Ed! Foundation’s yearly grant of $1.8 million will continue to suppor t ESUSD’s excellent schools and provide opportunities where Every Student Wins!. Our students are able to tap into avenues of creativity through art and music, e xplore new technology by building robots and coding programs, exercising their bodies and minds with physical education classes, start their career

paths e arly in engineering, business and biomedical s cience, a s w ell a s receive t he social - emotional support and guidance they need to engage in school activities, plan for their future and develop self-confidence. These types of programs and many others have resulted in our district being recognized and awarded for innova tion, le adership, academic excellence, responsiveness to the needs of young adolescents, and social equity.

With continued ye arly suppor t fr om businesses, residents and families, the Ed! Foundation is confident tha t all essential academic pr ograms in our schools will continue to thrive, and our students will receive the chance to take advantage of a competitive education that boosts them above the average standards set by the State of California. The Ed! Foundation is the only organization able to fund programs for ESUSD and $0.93 of every dollar donated goes back to the schools. Ed! is only as strong as the yearly support and donations it receives. Thank you to all the families, community members, and businesses who believe in the importance of education and continue to support our schools.

WISEBURN USD

stands as a vibrant and sought-after district known in the South Bay for its more than 123 years of outstanding, educational successes. Made up of eight schools in a connected and caring community, WUSD boasts high achieving, award winning schools, safe and clean facilities, balanced by future focused educational programs that offer personalized experiences for all students. Partnered with the prominent Da Vinci High Schools, WUSD serves more than 4,200 students annually With graduating 8th grade students boasting an 84% proficiency rate in English Language Arts on 2019 California State testing, WUSD surpassed both State and neighboring districts averages further highlighting the exceptional education provided in the Wiseburn Unified School District.

While each of the WUSD schools has enjoyed numerous honors and awards over the last decade, all district schools proudly display the coveted California Distinguished School A ward, the California Department of Education Gold Ribbon School Award for both Dana Middle School and Burnett Elementary, and a 3rd recognition as a National Schools to Watch at Dana Middle School. In the area of social-emotional learning, all district schools received the highest level of recognition by the 2019 California Coalition for Positive Behavior Supports. Awards honor the outstanding work of district educators and staff, but also attract the support of generous partners to include Chevron, Boeing, the Cotsen Foundation, the Wiseburn Education Foundation and more in expanding learning options for staff and students. Staff, too, have earned honors and recognitions. National Mathematics Teacher of the Year, Maria Garcia, and Northrop Grumman Foundation Teaching Fellow and Project Lead the Way Teacher of the Year for California, Andy De Seriere, continue to challenge their students daily in the middle school. Former Dana Principal, Dr Aileen Harbeck, recognized as California Middle School Principal of the Year and National Principal of the Year finalist, now leads the district in the area of curriculum and instruction. Three elementary te achers Jennifer Williams, Lorrie Cariaga, and Heidi Obermeyer were chosen by the Cotsen Foundation as Teacher Mentors guiding the work of some 24 teachers in the area of Mathematics and Reading across the WUSD

district. The learning never stops in Wiseburn and the support of generous donors with State and local awards for outstanding work speak to this important effort.

The WUSD is known for its exceptional facilities. Such fa cilities s upport e xcellent ed ucational opportunities with elementary students engaging in research and inquiry projects related to both the Next Generation Science Standards and the new social studies-history framework, and students in all grade levels engage in musical instruction incorporating rhythm and beat in the earliest years to outstanding orchestra courses and music editing classes in the middle school. Early engineering through Project Lead the Way is growing in all schools with units focused on design, modeling, robotics, and even infection detection. With a 1:1 technology base in all classrooms, students have the option to accelerate their learning with 24x7 access to numerous academic and learning management system programs. Tech, workshopbased learning environments, core standards focused instruction, hands-on learning, and a spotlight on music development for all students combine to make WUSD students truly college and career ready as they matriculate to the Da Vinci High Schools.

THE CITY’S VIBRANT ECONOMY INCLUDES LEADERS IN AEROSPACE & DEFENSE, BIOSCIENCE

, INFORMATION

TECHNOLOGY

, ENERGY, REAL ESTATE AND ENTERTAINMENT.

The following prestigious Fortune 500 companies have offices in El Segundo

• Air Products and Chemicals

• AT&T

• Boeing

• CBRE

• Chevron

• DaVita Healthcare

• Jones Lang LaSalle

• Lockheed Martin

• Mattel

• Northrop Grumman

• NRG Energy

• Oracle

• Raytheon

• Spectrum

• Xerox

EL SEGUNDO: HOME TO FAST-GROWING COMPANIES

El Segundo was home to six businesses on the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2019 list of the 100 fastest growing private companies in all of Los Angeles County – another example of the city’s regional prowess when it comes to launching successful start-ups.

No. 06 - GoGuardian

200 N. PCH, Suite 200

The education software company is revolutionizing the way K-12 schools engage and protect millions of students by identifying learning patterns, safely guiding students through online content, and supporting students at risk of self-harm.

GoGuardian reported 476 percent growth.

No. 18 - KPG Healthcare

1960 E. Grand Ave., Suite 940

This local healthcare staffing agency reported 218 percent growth.

No. 25 - Fishermen Labs

140 Penn St.

A product development agency specializing in mobile app and web development, virtual reality, augmented reality, AI and digital marketing, this firm grew 176 percent over a threeyear period

No. 32 - Wpromote

2100 E. Grand Ave., 1st Floor

A familiar name on this list, the digital marketing firm specializes in profitable customer acquisition and growth strategies. It grew 128 percent.

No. 49 - Scalefast Inc.

2100 E. Grand Ave., Suite 350

The ecommerce cloud platform provides digital solutions that simplifies and streamlines the ecommerce business infrastructure for established, fast-growing brands. Scalefast reported 91 percent growth.

No. 82 - 24Hr HomeCare

300 N. Sepulveda Blvd. Suite 1065

Another repeat performer in the top 100 with 51 percent growth, this firm provides professional caregiving services to seniors and individuals who are developmentally disabled.

& technology

aerospace

El Segundo continues to be known as a long-standing hub for aerospace. The city is also home to key high-growth industries including biosciences, emerging technologies, creative services, sports, entertainment and professional services.

Legendary ai rcraft co mpanies su ch as Douglas Aircraft, Hughes Aircraft, Northrop Corporation and North American Aviation (later renamed Rockwell) settled in El Segundo and formed the basis for the new aerospace industry after World War II. The founding of Los Angeles Air Force Base and The Aerospace Corporation at the turn of the 1960s further cemented El Segundo’s reputation as a key center for national defense research and manufacturing

Today, over half of all satellites and vehicles in space are manufactured in El Segundo. The city is also home to the nation’s largest defense firms, including Northrop-Grumman,

Raytheon, Boeing and Lockheed Mar tin. Global Positioning Satellite Systems, Global Hawk’s unmanned aerial vehicle surveillance aircraft, and the FA-18 are also developed and conceived in El Segundo.

With the establishment of the U.S. Space Force, in December of 2019, the Space and Missile Command Center (SMC) at the Los Angeles Air Force Base in El Segundo will play a key role in the is new branch of the military

The Schriever Space Complex anchors Los Angeles Air Force Base, which is responsible for more than 100,000 jobs statewide and $60 billion in defense contracts. The Los Angeles Military Entrance Processing Station is a twostory, 32,900 square foot, LEED-certified medical/dental and office complex at 1700 E. Grand Avenue where military applicants take physical and written exams to determine qualification to serve before being assigned to boot camp.

El Segundo’s history as an aerospace hub and its concentration of intellectual capital has also attracted a wealth of prominent IT firms to the area, as has its close proximity to a major airport, allowing clientele quick access in and out of the area. The city also has highly advanced fiber optic networks, which has helped foster the growth of high-speed data centers. Among El Segundo’s more notable tech outfits are Millennium Space Systems a Boeing Company, Teledyne Technologies and Accenture.

Boeing’s global satellite business in El Segundo is the company’s center for all spacebased intelligence systems and government and commer cial sa tellite systems. T he company has delivery satellites built here to more than 50 customers in over 20 countries, and the site continues to develop and provide innovative technologies to military, civil and commercial customers around the globe.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is a premier provider of manned and unmanned aircraft, space systems, missile systems and advance technologies critical to our nation’s security. The El Segundo site is home of the world-class Advanced Composites Center that produces large, complex composite structures and parts for a variety of aircraft and space platforms. It is the center/aft fuselage production site for the F/A-18E/F and EA-18G aircraft, for which Boeing is the prime contractor. El Segundo is also a major development site for the F-35 Lighting II aircraft, for which Lockheed Martin is the prime contractor.

SMChas more than a $2 billion impact on the economy of the greater metropolitan Los Angeles area annually. In fiscal year 2015 (last available data to date), Los Angeles AFB:

• Directly employed approximately 5,889 individuals (military, civilian and contractor), making it one of the area's largest employers

• Indirectly created 12,031 jobs (for example, personnel hired by aerospace contractors to build SMC satellites), and;

• Had a total economic impact of more than $2 billion, which was an increase of $5.62 million or 3 percent more than FY 14.

SMC serves as a draw for major production facilities for aerospace contractors such as Aerospace Corporation, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, SpaceX and others.

SMC is the Air Force's command center for researching, developing, acquiring and launching military space systems. Some of SMC's major programs are integral to modern life, particularly its GPS and weather satellites. Other SMC satellite systems support military communication and surveillance efforts.

El Segundo

WHERE BIG IDEAS TAKE OFF

A launchpad for the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs, El Segundo is a haven for forward-thinking companies both large and small.

DIVERSIFYING OUR BUSINESS BASE and lowering our vacancy rates have been key objectives of our economic development program. Several large commercial office buildings have been repurposed over the last year and the notable new tenants have moved in to these reimagined new spaces, including Saatchi and Saatchi, Skyryse, Inc., NEXT Trucking and Quest Nutrition.

Over the last six years, Chevron funded El Segundo economic development with over $1 million in grants. We achieved our marketing and business attraction goals because of Chevron’s generosity. Thank you Chevron.

The City continued to work with a highly regarded full-service marketing agency to further develop the City’s economic development marketing efforts and the city-wide hospitality and tourism initiative. We continue to grow our audience on ElSegundoBusiness.com and DestinationElSegundo.com through strategic digital, print and social media marketing programs.

In July 2019, we celebrated the opening of the six-story, 180 room AC Hotel by Marriott with Welcome Group CEO Amar Shokeen. We are thrilled to welcome this new contemporary style asset to El Segundo that provides a scenic rooftop lounge, state-of-the-art fitness center, and tech-friendly meeting spaces.

The city and its Economic Development Advisory C ouncil partnered with the El Segundo Chamber to organize an “Elite” Yelp event which welcomed more than100 visitors to Main and Richmond Streets, for an evening of guided tastings and tours that showcased the culture and culinary delights of El Segundo The reviews were fantastic! The event highlighted our renowned Old Town Music Hall and an opportunity to discover El Segundo’s culinary gems.

The El Segundo Economic Development Advisory Council (EDAC) serves as a forum for effective collaboration to identify responsible development strategies and provide support and guidance to City staff and local leadership on business attraction and retention. This prestigious group of business leaders includes representatives from a wide array of industries

In October 2019, the City and its Economic Development Advisory Council and the El Segundo Chamber teamed up to bring the first city-led tour for local hotel representatives – from concierge to front desk staff to showcase some of the beauty and entertainment of our vibrant town. The tour highlighted the Automobile Driving Museum, the city’s beach, shopping and culinary options.

The 6th Annual Champions of Business Awards Celebration

More than 400 guests attended the Champions of Business Celebration hosted by the City of El Segundo and EDAC on September 26, 2019. The event held at the Toyota Sports Performance Center – Home of the LA Kings honored Hackman Capital Partners’ Chief Executive Michael Hackman, Melanie Strickland of Slingshot Aerospace, and TechStyle Fashion Group for their contributions to the economic growth and success of the city. The evening’s keynote speech was given by hockey legend Luc Robitaille, president of the LA Kings. The MC was LA Kings radio analyst Daryl Evans. It was a fantastic evening for El Segundo businesses, highlighting the many positive attributes of the city and generated significant interest in El Segundo from the South Bay region and beyond.

COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY ON THE RISE

Commercial developers continue to select El Segundo as the ideal spot for exciting new projects. Several new creative office campuses and key expansions are currently in the works, with more on the way. Here are some of them:

DR Horton 540 Imperial 34 condos and 24 homes; completed in summer 2019.

555 S. Aviation has been converted by world-renowned developer Tishman Speyer into a best-in-class creative office campus with beautifully landscaped, private outdoor tenant areas, ample parking and other prime amenities within a single story and 260,000 square feet.

777 Aviation is a newly reimagined and renovated 309,088 square-foot, three-story, glass and steel structure with an enlarged atrium, large stadium seating and fitness center among the offerings. The new space has been reinvented by the acclaimed architecture firm S.O.M.

888 N. Douglas

Hackman Capital Group acquired a former Northrop Grumman four building, 23-acre site on Douglas Street. Plans are underway to transform this 540,000 sf. complex into a creative office campus.

1925 East Maple is a 45,270-square-foot creative office with an open-floor design with 15’ ceilings. Designed by Shubin Donaldson with quintessential

Southern California architecture, this development provides a truly unique work environment. Onsite amenities include active and passive recreational spaces, showers with lockers, bicycle parking, food truck parking, collaboration workspaces and outdoor patios surrounding interior space. The space was recently leased by SAIC.

Alta Oficina is an innovative, vertical community of offices designed to offer entrepreneurial and growing businesses the ability to own the highest level contemporary work environment. The building is projected to open in 2020 and will be home to the new North American headquarters of Eva Airways.

The new Apollo Landing is home to some El Segundo’s newest restaurants; Shake Shack and Tender Greens along with four new restaurants: Calo’ Kitchen + Tequila, Philz Coffee, Pier 76 Fish Grill, and Randy’s Donuts.

The three-story Boeing S50 building addition was completed in 2019.

InSite is a prime example of adaptive re-use, maintaining certain features of the prior classic industrial building while providing a modern, state-of-theart creative working environment catering to creative media professionals. The 97,000-square

foot project at 2030 E. Maple Avenue includes outdoor/ indoor collaboration areas, an onsite fitness center, coffee shop and bike station, among other amenities. GoGuardian has leased a portion of this building for their rapidly growing corporate headquarters.

Nantworks continues to invest in our city and now owns 13 buildings including the Chan Soon-Shiong Institute for Medicine on Mariposa Ave and the Los Angeles Times building on Imperial Ave.

Raytheon Company

The 142-acre site, divided into 26 parcels, is located at 2000-2100 East El Segundo Boulevard. Plans involve a three-phase development and up to 2.15 million square feet of new construction that includes office, warehousing, light industrial and commercial (retail/restaurant) uses.

Phase 1 of the Raytheon project began in 2019 after the portion fronting El Segundo Boulevard between Nash and Continental was sold to CDC-Mar Retail LLC in 2016. The development, known as the Nash Street Exchange, includes 92,000 square feet of retail, medical offices and restaurants. >> pg. 30

Phase 2 is the vast majority of the site, comprised predominantly of office space, and will include the long-awaited extension of Nash Street. Phase 2 began in August 2019 with Raytheon’s announcement of plans to sell 29.4 acres to develop commercial offices. The third phase will extend a segment of Continental Boulevard.

Utah Avenue

Campus (2355 and 2383 Utah Avenue) is a redevelopment of nearly 200,000 square feet spanning over two highly creative single-story buildings formerly occupied by Xerox and used as light manufacturing and research development facilities. The campus spans over almost 12 acres of landscaped open space. NEXT Trucking recently opened its new headquarters in 2383 Utah. Kite Pharma currently occupies 2355 Utah and a portion of 2383 Utah. Xerox also leases a portion of 2383 Utah.

ASCEND

World-renowned architect, Frank Gehry, designed this new $50 million creative office building.

The 80,000 square-foot project features 24-foot ceilings, glass panel walls and a large balcony. The property is leased to Radiology Partners.

840 and 880 Apollo

Continental Development Corporation renovated its properties and 840 and 880 Apollo Street. The two buildings total approximately 185,000 square feet. These newly upgraded buildings feature spacious lobbies, modern exteriors with balconies, community amenities, and improved landscaping. Cross Campus leased 840 Apollo.

Recognizing the concentration of office employment in the superblock created by El Segundo Boulevard, Pacific Coast Highway, Imperial Avenue and Aviation Boulevard, there has been a notable increase in the number of retail and food services to meet the day-to-day needs of this population, examples include: six new restaurants at Apollo Landing, three new restaurants in Continental Plaza, and the upcoming Nash Street Exchange development.

EL SEGUNDOTHE BEST PLACE TO DO BUSINESS

It’s no accident that El Segundo has been a finalist (or winner) every year it has submitted an entry for the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation’s (LAEDC) annual Most Business Friendly City award. In addition to boasting a prime location with convenient access to the airport, freeways and beaches, the City of El Segundo offers businesses a package of amenities, incentives, services and other programs that can’t be beat.

INCENTIVES

AND RESOURCES

As a full-service city with an approachable staff that puts its constituents first, El Segundo is able to ensure the delivery of superior business-friendly services with a proactive, personalized focus and attention to the needs of businesses and residents alike.

El Segundo has a favorable tax structure that not only features some of the lowest business taxes in the region, but also offers unique sales tax credit incentives that can reduce those fees even further. A 40% tax credit based on sales tax generated in one year is available. This credit may be used to offset up to 100% of the business license tax liability in the year after being reported.

NO PROPERTY OR PARKING TAXES

As a no/low property tax city, El Segundo does not and has never levied its own municipal property tax. El Segundo’s allocation from the County is 6.4% of $1 per $100 of assessed valuation. The City has also never levied parking taxes.

PERMITTING

City departments provide streamlined permitting and plan check processing that avoid typical delays found in many other municipalities, and include a range of plan review services to best meet customer expectations. Planning and Building Safety staff serve as customer advocates to assist in completing the development process. In El Segundo, customers are not required to submit plans to each of the departments separately. Plans go to a single point of contact – Planning and Building Safety. Several departments are involved in the plan check and approval process, but one permit is issued with approvals from all of the departments.

Along with over-the-counter and regular plan check, the City also offers:

APPOINTMENT PLAN CHECK (APC)

This process involves scheduling an appointment to review plans with the City’s development team made up of representatives of all the City departments involved in the development review process. The concept is to bring the City to the customer rather than the traditional approach of having the customer navigate through the organization by going from department to department and having to wait an undetermined amount of time for feedback. During the appointment, City staff benefit by being able to coordinate requirements and

promote cross-training. Customers benefit by being able to hear from all the departments all at once, thus removing the possibility of conflicting corrections between departments while being able to make necessary revisions to the plans.

ACCELERATED PLAN CHECK

This offers customers an optional, expedited plan check service conducted by staff after regular business hours (with additional fees required). In this process, staff from each of the departments complete their plan checks usually within two to three weeks. Additionally, the City allows concurrent processing of planning entitlements and plan check review that can reduce processing time by as much as 50%. Furthermore, the City provides a one-day inspection service for all projects under construction, with night and weekend inspections available (for an additional fee) for very large-scale or time-sensitive projects.

WHO’S HERE

Other Notable Companies That Call El Segundo Home

AEROJET ROCKETDYNE HOLDINGS: This rocket engine maker recently moved its headquarters to El Segundo to be closer to the large concentration of aerospace companies in the city. The El Segundo location is home to the company’s key executives.

AT&T: With the 2015 purchase of DirecTV, the combined company is now the largest pay TV provider in the United States and the world.

BANDAI: A manufacturer and licensee of some of the most popular brands in children’s toys and interactive entertainment – including Power Rangers®, Ben 10™ and Pac-Man and The Ghostly Adventures™.

BEYOND MEAT: A company backed by Twitter’s founders and Bill Gates – seeks to fight global hunger and climate change by reinventing beef and chicken. Beyond Meat continues to grow, and recently leased a 30,000 square foot facility in Smoky Hollow.

BIG BLOCK MEDIA: The digital production studio left its approximately 8,200 squarefoot Santa Monica space to purchase 11,400 square feet at elevon for a new studio adding to the growing number of media and tech firms in El Segundo.

CHICKEN OF THE SEA: International food company featuring the iconic tuna brand.

WHO’S HERE

DAVITA: A leading provider of dialysis services in the United States, DaVita joined forces with HealthCare Partners to become one of the largest and most innovative healthcare communities.

ESALON.COM: Online retailer of custom hair color and care products relocated from Culver City to facility on Maple Ave. in El Segundo.

EVA AIR: Full service freight and passenger airline.

GUTHY-RENKER: One of the world’s largest direct marketing companies, GuthyRenker, relocated from Santa Monica and now occupies 90,000 square feet in Pacific Corporate Towers in El Segundo.

HUMAN REGENERATIVE TECHNOLOGIES (HRT): HRT is a regenerative biologics company that recently moved to elevon. HRT is one of a growing number of life sciences and biotech companies moving to El Segundo.

INTERNET BRANDS: Operates online media, community, and e-commerce sites in vertical markets (also the parent company of CarsDirect.com).

KARL STORZ-ENDOSKOPE: A global manufacturer and distributor of endoscopes, medical instruments and devices.

KELLSTROM DEFENSE: Kellstrom is now headquartered in El Segundo, and has over 200 employees located throughout the world. The company provides solutions to address operation readiness and maintenance for a range of aircraft, including legacy fighters, patrol aircraft and helicopters.

KITE PHARMA: A clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to cancer research and products.

KONAMI CORPORATION: A Japanese developer and publisher of toys and video games.

LOS ANGELES KINGS: Professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles and NHL member.

LOS ANGELES LAKERS: Professional basketball organization. Also home to the South Bay Lakers.

LOS ANGELES TIMES: Highly-regarded newspaper, founded in 1881 and headquartered in El Segundo.

LIQUID ADVERTISING: Full service advertising firm.

MATTEL: Multinational toy manufacturing company founded in 1945. Products and brands include Fisher-Price, Barbie, Hot Wheels and Matchbox.

MOON TIDE MEDIA: Digital media company.

MOOSE TOYS: Toy design, development and distribution company founded in 1985.

MORPH 3D: A firm committed to creating 3D assets and tools for CG professionals and game developers.

NYX COSMETICS: Named after the Greek goddess who symbolized beauty and power, NYX is a global brand and parent company for L’Oreal.

ONEHOPE WINE: A lifestyle brand with a world-class vineyard in the heart of Napa, OneHope sells wine and other products and services to raise awareness and funding for charitable organizations and social causes.

SPECTRUM: Cable, voice and internet provider. Formed by merger with Time Warner Cable.

STAMPS.COM: An innovative internetbased mailing and shipping service.

STARBURST ACCELERATOR: Prominent European aerospace innovation organization that offers aerospace start-ups access to venture capital and the expertise of large corporations.

TECHSTYLE FASHION GROUP: An online subscription fashion retailer, its membership-based digital brands include Fabletics, Savage X Fenty, JustFab, ShoeDazzle and FabKids.

WPROMOTE: A pioneer in the digital marketing industry, providing search engine optimization and paid search advertising options. This growing company now has seven offices and nearly 300 employees.

SMOKY HOLLOW

The Smoky Hollow district, located between Pacific Coast Highway and Downtown El Segundo, offers a promising opportunity for long-term business growth in the city. Smoky Hollow is a rapidly developing hub for emerging technology, professional services, and creative businesses. Entrepreneurs and small business owners are drawn to the area’s historic and one-of-a-kind architecture that provides an eclectic edge for an ever-growing network of businesses from aerospace and engineering to advertising and media production studios.

SMOKY HOLLOW SPECIFIC PLAN UPDATE

Smoky Hollow, an area of 120 acres lo cated between Pacific Coast Highway and historic downtown El Segundo, has quickly become an incubator district for research and development, technology and entertainment businesses, along with artist studios and creative agencies.

The adopted plan update incorporates the emerging characteristics of the creative sector cluster that has begun to evolve in the existing industrial district and aims to provide better public amenities and infrastructure. The Specific Plan update establishes land use, transportation, infrastructure, economic development and urban design strategies to promote an eclectic incubator area, and provides opportunities for businesses to thrive

in a creative, innova tive and dynamic environment.

A key component of the plan is to create a walkable and bike-friendly environment with vastly impr oved tr ansportation infrastructure c oupled w ith a rt a nd landscaping. On-street parking will be increased to accommodate commuters and visitors to the area.

Major

CONTINENTAL PARK

Continental Park is a major office/retail/entertainment complex located along the dynamic Rosecrans Corridor in El Segundo/ Manhattan Beach. Tenants enjoy on-site property management and being within walking distance to many fine restaurants, shops and services, including the Bay Club.

APOLLO LANDING

El Segundo’s newest destination for fast casual dining, is home to six exciting new restaurants on the Rosecrans Corridor. Choose from Shake Shack, Tender Greens, Pier 76 Fish Grill, Calo Kitchen + Tequila, Philz Coffee, and Randy’s Donuts, all located at 2171-2291 Rosecrans Avenue.

Apollo Landing is named for El Segundo’s long history of aerospace research that included work on the Apollo Project.

Office Space

is available for lease, ranging from minisuites that feature shared kitchen and conference room facilities (for smaller space requirements), to full-floor users or a single user for free-standing buildings.

Continental Park is home to a variety of notable companies, including:

• Athene Asset Management

• CBRE Real Estate Services

• Chase Bank

• Cheetah Digital

• City National Bank

• Colliers International

• Comerica Southern California Headquarters

• Compass Real Estate

• Conill Advertising

• DaVita Healthcare

• EMC

• Intrado

• Jones Lang LaSalle

• KeyBanc Capital Markets

• Kinecta Federal Credit Union

• Konami Digital Entertainment

• Merrill Lynch

• Morgan Stanley Smith Barney

• Murad Corporate Office

• National Public Media

• Newmark Grubb Knight Frank

• Opus Bank

• Piper Jaffrey

• Plaza Bank

• Rosetta Marketing Group

• TEN: The Enthusiast Network

• True Religion Brand Jeans

• Turkish Airlines

• Wells Fargo Bank

PCT

PCT i s a 1 .6 m illion s quare f oot, L EED Gold, Class A office community with airport and ocean views in the heart of El Segundo The campus features two on-site restaurants, a bike share program, and a full-service fitness center.

Office space is available for lease in sizes ranging from 2,000 square feet to multi-floors. The property offers plaza-level Wi-Fi and a variety of communal workspaces enabling tenants’ work to be as mobile as they are. Tenants can work at the high-top tables or gather for a meeting in the outdoor work pods. The campus also features contemporary conference rooms and event venues for tenants and non-tenants alike. Designed with clean lines and pops of bold color, these rooms feature built-in AV equipment and modern lounge furniture.

The Edge at Campus El Segundo

The Edge at Campus El Segundo is a 220,000-square foot, Class A, extensively landscaped business park with 200,000 square feet of buildings all sold in 2008 and

2009 – Retail amenities include Starbucks, Noah’s Bagels, BurgerIM, Subway, Xceed Financial Credit Union, Kaya Sushi, Flame Broiler, il Romanista, One Poke and Hummus Republic. Located at the northeast section of Campus El Segundo, The Edge is close to both LAX and the Metro Rail Green Line and are next door neighbors to creative offices and retail center at elevon Campus El Segundo. elevon

One of the largest “for sale” commercial office projects to break ground in El Segundo in the last decade, Continental Development Corporation’s and Mar Ventures’ 210,000-square foot elevon at Campus El Segundo opened in the summer of 2015. The campus has attracted an eclectic mix of creative and high-tech business tenants from Los Angeles’ west side and is now home to the new practice facility and office headquarters of the Los Angeles Lakers. Retail Center tenants are: Eat Fantastic, Hollyway Cleaners, Lakers Team Shop, and Bowlology.

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Home to AT&T Enter tainment Gr oup, including DirecTV’s corporate headquarters, this 720,326-square foot Class A development consists of three buildings (2240, 2250 and 2260 E. Imperial Highway) with airport views, ample structured parking and full amenities.

NOTABLE NEWCOMER

With $40 million in planned renovations, Flyte is a 582,579-square-foot, three-building creative office space, complete with onsite concierge, state-ofthe-art event space and a unique ‘gate-way’ drop-off experience at the corner of Imperial Highway and Nash Street. Property highlights include prominent building signage visible from airplanes and the I-105 freeway, eight levels of covered structure parking with 4 spaces per 1,000 square feet, contiguous blocks of space available for large users and easy access to freeways and local transportation. The project includes a new plaza, outdoor dining and an amphitheater and shade structure.

909/999 N. Pacific Coast Highway

Owned and managed by Kilroy Realty, the two high-rise buildings on the corner of Imperial Highway and Pacific Coast Hwy offer approximately 370,000 square feet of Class A office space with amenities including a coffee shop, two restaurants, a car wash, 24-hour security, attached garage parking and onsite concierge.

Thanks to its ideal location adjacent to LAX, beaches and major freeways, plus its diverse business population, El Segundo is a popular destination for business and leisure travelers.

EL SEGUNDO & CHAMBER MEMBER

HOTELS

THE CITY SAW THE RECENT OPENINGS of the Aloft El Segundo-Los Angeles Airport and Fairfield Inn & Suites properties at the former Hacienda Hotel site on Sepulveda and Mariposa. Two more hotels also recently opened, the Cambria Hotel and Suites at 199 Continental Boulevard and the Hampton Inn & Suites at 888 N. Sepulveda Boulevard. A boutique hotel is planned at the former Stick & Stein site on Sepulveda and Walnut.

EL SEGUNDO NOW OFFERS NEARLY 3,000 ROOMS There are also a number of quality Chambermember hotels in and around LAX, Manhattan Beach and other neighboring communities.

AC Hotel Los Angeles South Bay M 2130 E Maple, El Segundo 310-903-0368 www.marriott.com/laxae

Aloft El SegundoLos Angeles Airport M 475 N Sepulveda Blvd, El Segundo 424-290-5000 www.AloftElSegundoLAX.com

Ayres Hotel Hawthorne/ Manhattan Beach/LAX M 14400 Hindry Ave, Hawthorne 310-536-0400 www.ayresmanhattanbeach.com

The Beach House at Hermosa M 1300 The Strand, Hermosa Beach 310-374-3001 www.beach-house.net

Belamar Hotel M 3501 N Sepulveda Blvd, Manhattan Beach 310-750-0300 www.thebelamar.com

Best Western Plus Manhattan Beach Hotel M 1817 N Sepulveda Blvd, Manhattan Beach 310-546-8942 www.bwpmbhotel.com

Cambria LAX El Segundo M 199 N Continental Blvd, El Segundo 310-965-0555 www.cambrialax.com

Courtyard - Town Place Suites

LAX - Hawthorne M

4427 W El Segundo Blvd, Hawthorne

310-263-1116

www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/laxhc-courtyardlos-angeles-hawthorne

Courtyard by MarriottEl Segundo/LAX M

2000 E Mariposa Ave, El Segundo

310-322-0700

www.marriott.com/laxca

DoubleTree by Hilton LAXEl Segundo M

1985 E Grand Ave, El Segundo 310-322-0999

www.LAXElSegundo.DoubleTree.com

Embassy Suites Hotel - LAX/South M 1440 East Imperial Ave, El Segundo

310-640-3600

www.laxsouth.embassysuites.com

Extended Stay America-Los AngelesLAX Airport

1910 E. Mariposa Ave., El Segundo

310.607.4000

www.extendedstayamerica.com/hotels/ca/los-angeles/ lax-airport-el-segundo

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott M

525 N Pacific Coast Hwy, El Segundo 424-290-5000

www.marriott.com/laxxl

Fairfield Inn & Suites Los Angeles LAX/ El Segundo

525 N. Sepulveda Blvd., El Segundo

424.290.5000

www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/laxxl-fairfield-inn-andsuites-los-angeles-lax-el-segundo

Four Points Sheraton LAX 9750 Airport Blvd., Los Angeles

310.645.4600

www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/laxfp-four-pointslos-angeles-international-airport

Hampton Inn & Suites M

888 N Pacific Coast Hwy, El Segundo 310-322-2880

www.hamptoninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/california/ hampton-inn-and-suites-lax-el-segundo-LAXELHX

Hilton Garden Inn - LAX El Segundo M

2100 E Mariposa Ave, El Segundo 310-726-0100

www.laxelsegundo.gardeninn.com

Hotel 2TwentyOne

221 Concord St, El Segundo

310.322.6116

www.hotel221.com

Hyatt House Los Angeles/ LAX/Manhattan Beach M

810 S Douglas St, El Segundo 310-725-0100

www.hyatthouseelsegundo.com

Hyatt Place Los Angeles/ LAX/El Segundo M

750 N Nash St, El Segundo 310-322-2880

www.elsegundo.place.hyatt.com

The Portofino Hotel and Marina M

260 Portofino Way, Redondo Beach

310-798-5856

www.hotelportofino.com

Residence Inn by Marriott

El Segundo/LAX M

2135 E El Segundo Blvd, El Segundo 310-333-0888

www.marriott.com/laxel

Residence Inn by Marriott Manhattan Beach M 1700 N Sepulveda Blvd, Manhattan Beach 310-421-3100

www.Marriott.com/laxmh

Shade Manhattan Beach M 1221 North Valley Dr, Manhattan Beach 310-698-5557

www.mb.shadehotel.com

Sheraton Gateway Hotel Los Angeles 6101 W. Century Blvd., Los Angeles 310.642.1111

www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/laxsi-sheratongateway-los-angeles-hotel

Travelodge LAX South 1804 E. Sycamore Ave., El Segundo 310.725.9696

www.wyndhamhotels.com/travelodge

M = Chamber Member

SHOPPING & DINING

Plaza El Segundo is the South Bay’s outdoor neighborhood shopping destination offering over 30 shops, salons, restaurants, and services including Whole Foods Market, HomeGoods, Sur La Table, Salt Creek Grille, The Container Store, H&M, Drybar, Pinkberry , Marmalade Cafe and more. Plaza El Segundo is located in El Segundo, California at the northeast corner of the intersection of Sepulveda Boulevard and Rosecrans Avenue.

EL SEGUNDO BEACH CAFÉ & CATERING COMPANY

With great food and a panoramic ocean view, El Segundo Beach Café has become one of the most popular breakfast and lunch spots in the area. Lamb burger with beet relish and garlic mint aioli, roast beef panini with goat cheese and caramelized onions, Greek omelette, and the local favorite, the s***pipe burger, are just some of our popular menu items. If you need an event catered or book a private party on our ocean view patio, El Segundo Catering Company can work with you to deliver an exceptional and unique dining experience with menus custom created to any taste, style or occasion.

12501 Vista del Mar, El Segundo 310.283.0071 www.elsegundocateringcompany.com

Plaza El Segundo is a property of Federal Realty Investment Trust, headquartered in Rockville, Maryland.

For more information on Plaza El Segundo, please visit www.plazaelsegundo.com

Located next door to the thriving shopping center Plaza El Segundo, The Point sits at the desirable crossroads of Rosecrans Avenue and Sepulveda Boulevard in the South Bay A new sho pping and dini ng meeting place, The Point is a destination for the community to ga ther. The Point houses more than two dozen high-quality merchants, including upscale, chef-driven restaurants an d fa shion-forward s hops. Retailers include Athleta, Madewell, Lou & Grey, Lucky Brand, Marmi, Michael Stars, No Rest for Bridget, Planet Blue, Prana, San Lorenzo Bikinis, Six: 02, Kendra Scott and Sugarfina; fitness center SoulCycle; salon/ spa Vicara AVEDA and Bellacures ; and popular eateries Craft Shack, Hopdoddy Burger Bar, Mendocino Farms, North Italia, Peet’s Coffee & Tea, Pressed Juicery, Smitten Ice Cream, Superba Food + Bread, Tocaya Organica, Umi by Hamasaku and True Food Kitchen

The Point is a property of Federal Realty Investment Trust, headquartered in Rockville, Maryland. For more information on The Point, visit www.thepointsb.com

EL SEGUNDOprovides

the very best in health and wellness care for both its residential and employee base.

The city houses its own occupational health center and urgent care facility (U.S. Healthworks) and is serviced by sever al major hospitals in adjacent areas, including Centinela, Providence Little Company of Mary and Torrance Memorial. El Segundo is also served by C edars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital.

Centinela Hospital Medical Center is a 369-bed acute care hospital offering comprehensive, quality healthcare in a convenient, compassionate and costeffective manner. The hospital offers a Level III emergency department, orthopedic care, advanced cardiac services, peripheral artery disease treatment, and OB/GYN services. It is actively involved in improving the health of the community with programs designed to meet the needs of those it serves

Torrance-based hospital Providence Little Company of Mary also offers a full range of professional and medical care services at its neighborhood locations (one of the centers is just minutes away in Manhattan Beach).

The 401-bed Torrance Memorial Medical Center includes a staff of 1,000 physicians and 800 volunteers with services such as emergency care, imaging, neonatal intensive care, home health and hospice, oncology, cardiovascular care, rehabilitation services and chemical dependency outpatient treatment. The hospital also maintains urgent care facilities in Manhattan Beach and Torrance as well as a physicians network clinic in Hermosa Beach.

THE CHAMBER

MESSAGE FROM MARSHA HANSEN, CEO/PRESIDENT

I read a great quote recently…”The most revolutionary thing we can do is introduce people to each other.” I remember when I was new to El Segundo and working as the Director of Sales at the DoubleTree Hotel on Grand Avenue. I was fresh out of Purdue in the Midwest and feeling a bit overwhelmed in Southern California. I reached out to the community, joined the El Segundo Chamber of Commerce and incredible community leaders begin to introduce me to people. They introduced me to city leaders, community volunteers, educational leaders, elected representatives and residents, all who made a wonderful impact on our community I promised myself that as I grew in my career, I would strive to always do the same.

Introductions…connections…collaboration…it’s what we do at the Chamber every day. Our Chamber is made up of incredible partners ranging from Fortune 500 companies to innovative start-ups to successful “mom & pops” all working together to make El Segundo a productive and wonderful place to be. We take pride in bringing these partners together and creating a synergy to truly be a place where “Big Ideas Take Off.”

Ways We Serve Our Members

MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES

The Chamber features several marketing opportunities to allow you to choose what best fits your business plan. From your free listing and advertising opportunities in the annual Community & Business Directory to marketing opportunities on our website, weekly email marketing as well as posting your daily specials on our social media sites and more, the Chamber offers a unique opportunity to get your business in front of your potential customers. And most of these opportunities are included with your annual membership!

COMMUNITY DIRECTORY

Each year the Chamber publishes a Community Directory which is a comprehensive resource guide and a first-class advertising tool. All Chamber members are listed by name and business category. The Directory is delivered to every home and business in El Segundo as well as to hotels for

During a visit to our city, you can enjoy a stroll along our tree-lined streets, visit the Toyota Sports Center (the LA Kings training facility), watch a South Bay Lakers game at the Los Angeles Lakers headquarters, dine at world-class restaurants, listen to a 1925 Mighty Wurlitzer pipe organ at the Old Town Music Hall while you watch a classic movie and even drop in for a drawing class at ESMoA. Need to pick up some awesome toys? Head over to The Toy Store at Mattel’s international headquarters! You can even step back in time on a beautiful Sunday afternoon with a ride in a classic car at the Automobile Driving Museum!

The partnership of our members enables the El Segundo Chamber to support our business community through legislative advocacy, educational opportunities, networking events, community events and more! We invite you to join us to connect, collaborate and succeed.

Marsha Hansen CEO/President

their guests. In addition, the directory is mailed frequently to those requesting information about El Segundo as well as to real estate offices and more! You can also find the Directory available electronically on our website at www. elsegundochamber.com.

EVENTS AND MORE!

Each year the Chamber presents several events including Networking Mixers hosted by our gracious Chamber members including Chevron, Mattel and Citizens Business Bank just to name a few. Our annual the State of the City with our Mayor as well as other events with our elected officials are great opportunities to hear what is happening in El Segundo and beyond. The Expo and “Sip & Savor” has become one of the most anticipated events of the year and the Salute to the Military event honors those who have served and are still serving with inspirational speakers and opportunities to learn about organizations that support our Veterans. Of course, the second Sunday of December will find Main Street lined with families as our 55th Annual Holiday Parade, presented by the El Segundo Chamber kicks off the holiday season in style!

Check out the Calendar of Events on our website at www.elsegundochamber.com and watch our Facebook page for frequent updates.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

The Chamber works closely with the City of El Segundo’s Economic Development staff to attract business to El Segundo, which means more jobs within our community. The Chamber has a representative on the El Segundo Economic Development Advisory Council who facilitates collaboration between the City and the Chamber. We also work with members of our Downtown businesses community and the City of El Segundo to bring awareness to our beautiful Downtown area.

FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF BENEFITS AND MEMBERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES … please visit www.elsegundochamber.com, “like” the El Segundo Chamber on Facebook, contact us at 310.322.1220 or email info@elsegundochamber.org

2019/2020

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Shiela Fowler

CHAIR OF THE BOARD

Beach Cities Brokers

Lily Craig VICE CHAIR

Chevron

Charles Gale

PAST CHAIR

Metropolitan Water District

Sandy Jacobs PAST CHAIR ADVISOR

Sherry Kramer VICE CHAIR

Continental Development Corporation

Lianne McGinley VICE CHAIR

Aerospace Corporation

Corinne Murat

VICE CHAIR

Mattel

Elyse Rothstein

TREASURER

Industrial Lock & Security

Marsha Hansen

SECRETARY

El Segundo Chamber of Commerce

Larry Mitchell

CPA

Lawrence Mitchell & Company

DIRECTORS

Rebecca Bergin

4 Oranges Consulting

Anarissa Cachila

Express Employment

Tiffany Clyne

CalPrivate Bank

Matthew Garth

Northrop Grumman

Jason Haffley OneNinth Media

Mike Harriel

Southern California Gas Company

Carl Jacobson Glentek

Deviny Mo

UCLA Health Sports Performance

Brenda Newman

The Jewelry Source

Gabriela Pacheco

Los Angeles World Airports

Joan Procopio Raytheon

Vicky Swink Cambria Hotel

Sandy VandenBerge Torrance Memorial Foundation

Jennifer Wood

El Segundo Catering Company and Beach Café

EX OFFICIO DIRECTORS

Marisol Herrera

Automobile Driving Museum

Melissa Moore

El Segundo Unified School District

Carla Rose-Pryor Los Angeles Air Force Base

Barbara Voss

City of El Segundo

Carol Pirsztuk

El Segundo Education Foundation

Blake Silvers

Wiseburn Unified School District

Eugenia Torre ESMoA

Heidi Wang

El Camino College Foundation

DOWNTOWN BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD

Industrial Lock & Security

The Downtown Business of the Year has been serving the local community since 1984. An iconic business on Main Street with a friendly cat enjoying the sun in the front window welcomes clients who receive superior service. The storefront embodies the City’s business friendly environment “Welcome to El Segundo…how can we be of service!”

The first-class staff offers friendly service, quality installations and products and still manages to maintain their hometown flavor. They install electronic access systems such as card readers, key pads, and electric strikes, but of course they still make keys, install locks, and let folks into their cars and homes. Leadership, service to community, involvement in service organizations and non-profits highlight the many attributes that define the excellence of this member company. We congratulate Industrial Lock and Security as the Downtown Business of the Year.

COMMUNITY BETTERMENT AWARD

Mychal’s Learning Place

Mychal’s Learning Place believes that children and adults with developmental disabilities deserve to be challenged with opportunities that build self-esteem and independence, creating long term success for life. Each child and adult is encouraged to develop their individual talents and skills necessary for them to interact and contribute to society. They believe that no disability should ever hinder growth, passion, success, or independence. Mykie’s Café offers mobile coffee and baked goods service, creating valuable job training experiences and yummy treats enjoyed by the community. The organization launched a new Custom Printing business in 2019 providing valuable work skills. They continue to provide a safe and loving environment that encourages independence and builds self-esteem and fulfills the needs of the Community by providing a place for kids and adults to call home. We are pleased to honor Mychal’s Learning Place with the Community Betterment Award.

MEMBER OF THE YEAR AWARD

Cold Stone

Creamery/Blimpie

America’s Sub Shop

Cold Stone

Creamery/Blimpie

America’s Sub Shop provides an awesome experience, great food and service with a smile to customers. They support the El Segundo community including the Chamber and school events

by providing delicious desserts, or trays of tasty sandwiches with special “Pink Sauce”. The Coldstone Creamery Ice Cream truck is the highlight of many local events including the annual “El Segundo Main Street Car Show”. Ara Kizirian, his family and staff are active supporters of schools, providing ice cream for the Annual PTA Ice Cream Social and supporting the El Segundo Ed! Foundation Gala. They are always ready to support the community with a warm smile and amazing service. We congratulate Cold Stone Creamery and Blimpie America’s Sub Shop as the Member of the Year!

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD

Eloise Mendez

As an Alumna from Northern Arizona University, with a degree in recreational therapy, Eloise Mendez began her career by supporting causes that mattered, especially children and adults with special needs. Her motto “Treat people with kindness and kindness comes back” embodies her positive attitude and caring spirit. A long-time El Segundo resident, she became involved in the community serving her hometown with enthusiasm. She is a member of the El Segundo Woman’s Club, supports our troops by volunteering for the USO and is this year’s President of the El Segundo Rotary Club. She actively supports the Chamber and welcomes our guests with her bright smile and infectious laugh. We congratulate Eloise Mendez as the Volunteer of the Year.

PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD

Greg Carpenter

Greg Carpenter is an alumnus of El Segundo High School and California State University Long Beach where he studied Geography and received his Master’s in Public Administration. Early in his career he worked for the City of Long Beach and Lawndale honing his skill as a first-class public planner. The City of El Segundo was fortunate when they hired Greg in 2008 as a Planning Manager. Greg served the City and his hometown where he followed his passion for public planning and was appointed El Segundo City Manager in 2012 leading the City of El Segundo with knowledge, skill and grace and making an impact on the community until his retirement in 2019. We honor Greg Carpenter for his leadership, collaboration and service to the El Segundo community with the Public Service Award.

powered home radios. Raytheon quickly moved to the forefront of innovation in the electronics industry during World War II by supplying 80 percent of the magnetron tubes used in the U.S. and British radars. Post World War II, Raytheon also began offering civilian products, the microwave being the most famous. Raytheon’s innovation continued in the 1960’s as they supported the Apollo missions. The company built the computer that guided the Apollo space vehicles on their journey, and its on-board microwave tube transmitted radio and TV signals to earth, enabling millions to witness history. Raytheon continues its legacy of innovation and is a major U.S. defense contractor and industrial corporation with core manufacturing concentrations in weapons and military and commercial electronics. The company is the largest employer in El Segundo and is a crucial part of our business and residential community. Raytheon is a long supporter of the El Segundo Education Foundation and El Segundo schools. We congratulate Raytheon as the Business of the Year.

2019/2020 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

Alex Abad

The 2019/2020 El Segundo Citizen of the Year has made a tremendous impact on the South Bay and El Segundo communities. Alex Abad is a successful entrepreneur who built a multi-million dollar commercial cleaning business. He sold his corporation in 2003 to pursue his passion in Real Estate and quickly became a top producing agent.

Alex is the founder of Commissions for Education a unique organization made up of Real Estate Agents, Brokers, Escrow Officers and more who have the local communities’ interests at heart by committing a minimum of 1% of all their earnings to our schools. One hundred percent of the donations from each transaction benefit the Education Foundation in the district where the transaction took place. The El Segundo Education Foundation is a recipient of Alex’s generosity, donating over $100,000 to the Foundation through the Ed! Gala and the sale of Tower 60 hats.

This incredible commitment to the community led to the formation of the Tower 60 Foundation. The Foundation’s mission is simple: ”to be a fervent force in giving and goodwill.”

El Segundo’s Tower 60 lifeguard station has stood as a symbol of hope and helpfulness at El Segundo beach and now serves as the goodwill ambassador for the Foundation’s mission.

BUSINESS/ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR AWARD

Raytheon

A great American success story began on July 7, 1922. One of the earliest technology startups, their revolutionary innovation redesigned a device that eliminated one of the cumbersome batteries that previously

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Tower 60 on El Segundo Beach was painted pink on Oct. 5, 2019. This beacon of pink hope not only provided awareness for breast cancer and research, but 100% of the proceeds raised benefited the City of Hope, one of the nation’s leading cancer research facilities. Alex brought the community of El Segundo and the South Bay together with the support of Supervisor Janice Hahn to “Paint it Pink!” It was truly a collaborative effort led by Alex’s vision and generosity. El Segundo and the South Bay are a better place because of Alex’s commitment and love for our communities. The Chamber would like to congratulate the 2019/2020 El Segundo Citizen of the Year, Alex Abad.