October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and different organizations are doing their part to raise awareness and encourage education among both women and men. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, aside from skin cancer. According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), an estimated 192,370 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed among women in the United States each year. Approximately 1,910 new cases are expected in men. The ACS also reports that there were an estimated 40,610 breast cancer deaths in 2009 (40,170 women, 440 men). *
In order to better educate women and men on prevention, detection, and diagnosis, St. John’s Hospital and the American Cancer Association is hosting a free two day lecture made possible through a grant from The Harold McAlister Charitable Foundation. The Second Annual Pink Ribbon Lecture will be held at the Santa Monica Public Library Auditorium on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 and Thursday, October 20, 2011.
Jacqui White, Assistant Vice President and St. John’s Hospital Volunteer will be assisting in the organization of this week’s event. “By staying informed, we can save a life. I am looking forward to listening to the different doctors on the panel who will discuss everything from prevention to surgery,” says Jacqui.
Advanced reservations are required. Call 310-829-8453
*Information taken from www.nbcam.org
Tenant in the Spotlight: Johnathan Razbannia
October 12th, 2011 We are excited to announce that one of our Encino tenants, Johnathan Razbannia, President of JMR Holdings, will be on radio station 670AM on October 17, 2011 to share insightful information regarding property tax reassessments. JMR Holdings provides an array of services that compliment developers needs, such as assistance with obtaining entitlements for subdivision of land, as well as providing reassessment services for properties that have been incorrectly assessed resulting in higher property tax payments.
Reassessments are accomplished through the evaluation of property taxes for the fiscal year to verify if there would be any merit for a reassessment of the property taxes. This applies to a single-family residence, multi-family residence, commercial, and vacant land parcels purchased in 2002 to the Present. In some instances, JMR Holdings has been able to date back as far as four years in obtaining refunds on tax bills. In fact, JMR Holdings recently had a successful outcome in which the assessment of a new construction project totaling 9.2 million was reduced to 7.5 million, resulting in a total savings of $50,000.
The Property tax reassessment deadline for 2011 is November 30th, so if you would like to inquire about how to possibly reduce your taxes please contact the office of JMR Holdings for a free consultation at (818) 201-0441 or contact him via email at jrazbannia@jmrlanduse.com. Visit his firm on the web at www.jmrlanduse.com.
Please remember to tune in to radio station 670AM on Monday, October 17th from 1:30-2:00PM for some timely information relating to property tax reassessment and a potential tax savings opportunity!
Johnathan Razbannia, President of JMR Holdings
And the winner is …
October 7th, 2011 On September 9, 2011 we announced our excitement to once again be involved in LACRA’s Annual Los Angeles Broker Challenge. This year, Barrister Executive Suites, Inc. donated a brand new beach cruiser bicycle to the raffle. And the lucky raffle winner was Richard Lewis Fields. Richard purchased his raffle tickets along with his wife Willa McNamarra Fields from Beitler Commercial Real Estate.
“Once again, it was a fantastic evening at LACRA’s Broker Challenge,” says Airley Ogilvie, Suite Manager. “This year, fellow Barrister Suite Managers Jacqui White, Barbi Davis, Gerri Wulff and I came a little early to watch some of the challenges before the reception which was so much fun. It was exciting to see all the brokers who came out to support Family Service of Santa Monica.”
The funds raised from the event will go to Family Service of Santa Monica, a division of Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services. For more information on the event, please view our blog posted on September 9, 2011 using this link: Putting the FUN in Fundraising
Pictured here is the winner, Richard Lewis Fields, and Gerri Wulff, Suite Manager and Broker Relations Manager for Barrister Executive Suites, Inc. in front of our offices at 100 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, CA.
- Raffle winner Richard Fields and Barrister’s Gerri Wulff
Barrister Executive Suites, Inc. attends the OBCAI 25th Annual Education Conference & Trade Show
October 7th, 2011
Barrister Executive Suite, Inc.'s Carrie Gates (seated, bottom left) with fellow OBCAI Presidents
Barrister Executive Suites, Inc. travelled to Las Vegas for the 25th Annual OBCAI Education Conference & Trade Show and came back with useful tips, insightful case studies, and new relationships with other businesses in the industry. The conference’s tag line puts it perfectly: “the conference happens in Vegas; the knowledge doesn’t stay in Vegas.”
Barrister attendees included Dorthy Bright, President; Margaret Gunning, Executive Vice President & General Manager; and Carrie Gates, Vice President of Leasing & Marketing and past 2009 OBCAI president. Veterans to the conference, the Barrister team were excited to see familiar faces from the internet broker community and other service providers.
Each day of the conference was packed with networking, educational seminars, and fun. Speakers included CEO of Zappos, Director of CB Richard Ellis, and Director, SMB Customer and Solution Partner Marketing of Microsoft Corporation.
“I think Conference is a great opportunity because it gives us ideas on developing new products and services that will add value to our customers business, and ensures that we are using best practices,” says Carrie Gates, Vice President of Leasing & Marketing and past 2009 OBCAI President. “The various speakers and sessions are very educational. I always enjoy networking with vendors, trade suppliers, and industry peers and colleagues. It’s a great time, and we always come home with new and fresh ideas every year!”
Remembering Steve Jobs; 1955-2011
October 6th, 2011We are greatly saddened to hear of Steve Jobs’ passing on October 5, 2011. He was an innovator and inspiration who has left behind a great legacy. His creative passion has touched everyone in some way. From enjoying music on iTunes or keeping your business mobile with the iPad, Jobs’ innovations have changed the way we live and work. An example of how one individual with a dream can have an impact on the world. He will be missed.
We have also included a link to Steve Job’s 2005 Commencement Speech at Stanford University.
Steve Jobs’ 2005 Stanford University Commencement Speech
Taste of South Lake in Pasadena – Celebrating the Art of Food
September 27th, 2011
On Saturday, October 15th come out to Pasadena for a day filled with food, music, and fun! Local restaurants and businesses are participating for a full day to “Celebrate the Art of Food.” The free outdoor festival will be held at the Corporate Center Pasadena located at 251 S. Lake Avenue, just a couple doors down from Barrister Executive Suites, Inc.’s offices at 225 South Lake Avenue.
Throughout the day, there will be food demonstrations and tastings from popular restaurants on South Lake Avenue. There is sure to be something for everyone from local vendors to international restaurant chains. Guests will also enjoy live performances from three local bands with music ranging from folk to swing and funk.
“South Lake Avenue and the surrounding area in Pasadena is a hub of many restaurants and businesses. I love coming to work every day at the Corporate Center Pasadena with various dining and services at my fingertips. I can’t wait for the Taste of South Lake to meet local businesses and try restaurants that my tenants are always talking about,” says Toni Hernandez, Barrister’s Suite Manager.
For more information on the event, visit:
http://www.southlakeavenue.org/2011/09/08/taste-of-south-lake-2011-art-of-food/
Ending Summer on a Sweet Note
September 16th, 2011
Barrister Executive Suites, Inc. tenants in Downtown San Diego are invited to an Ice Cream Social to welcome new tenants and mingle with fellow tenants on the floor.
“No one wants to say goodbye to summer, but we thought the best way would be an Ice Cream party,” says Suite Manager, Amy Hicks. “We also wanted to welcome the new tenants on the floor to meet the other business professionals. We have seen many friendships, business relationships, and referrals amongst our tenants over the years.”
The Ice Cream Social will be on Thursday, September 22nd from 2:30 – 4:00 PM in the large boardroom at 525 B Street, Suite 1500, San Diego CA 92101. All tenants are invited and welcome to bring friends or business associates to join in the fun.
For more information on Barrister Executive Suite, Inc.’s property in Downtown San Diego, call 1-800-576-0744.
Putting the FUN in Fundraising
September 9th, 2011
Barrister Executive Suites, Inc. is gearing up for the 25th Annual Los Angeles Broker Challenge. The Los Angeles Broker Challenge is an all day event at a private beach club in Santa Monica where teams compete in various beach games including volleyball and basketball. The day ends with an awards ceremony, dinner, live auction, and raffle. The funds raised from the event will go to Family Service of Santa Monica, a division of Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services. Family Service provides a range of services to children and adults who are struggling with emotional, social and economic issues to help those in need lead self reliant, stable and productive lives.
Barrister will be donating a brand new beach cruiser to the raffle this year and some of our Sales staff will attend the dinner.
“This event is a fun way for us at Barrister Executive Suites, Inc. to do our part in helping such a deserving organization. We can set aside our everyday worries and have fun playing games, while at the same time gaining perspective on how lucky we are to be able to enjoy such things. The money raised for the event is appreciated, however I think more important than the money is the opening up of a person’s eyes to the idea of charity and how fulfilling it can be,” says Derek Otte, Sales and Marketing Manager.
For more information on purchasing raffle tickets or attending the event, contact Airley Ogilvie at 310-917-1000 or aogilvie@barrister-suites.com
A Night at the Races
August 29th, 2011It was a night at the races for Barrister Executive Suites, Inc. staff and tenants on June 24, 2011. Barrister tenant in the Airport Spectrum near LAX, Judd Matsunaga of Elder Law Services, invited Elder Law Services employees, Barrister employees, and friends to enjoy a night at Hollywood Park.
“We had a great time with our tenants outside of the office,” says Julie Capelouto. “Typically, we talk to tenants in the hall or at a tenant mixer, but this was unique to go to the races. We were so happy to be included and had an amazing night watching the races.”
Judd Matsunaga is a tenant of Barrister Executive Suites, Inc. at the Airport Spectrum Offices. Mr. Matsunaga’s law firm, Elder Law Services, provides legal services for estate planning, Medi-Cal Planning, senior bankruptcy, California probate issues, living trusts, and wills. For more information, call 800 403-6078.
The Airport Spectrum offices are located at 5757 West Century Boulevard Suite 700, Los Angeles, CA 90045. The offices are conveniently located near Los Angeles International Airport for those who travel or conduct meetings with guests who travel into the Los Angeles area. The Airport Spectrum has on-site dining, valet parking, and shuttle to Los Angeles International Airport. The offices are walking distance to a fitness center, restaurants, and hotels.
Upcoming Tenant Social in Pasadena
August 18th, 2011
On Friday, August 26th, Barrister Executive Suites, Inc.’s tenants in Pasadena are invited to enjoy ice cream sundaes and networking.
The Barrister staff at the Corporate Center Pasadena held a very successful tenant social on July 1st with lunch and now it is time for dessert! “We just love to spoil our tenants,” says on Suite Manager, Toni Hernandez. “We had such a great time last month that we wanted to extend the party!”
The Corporate Center Pasadena is a four building complex located along Pasadena’s popular South Lake Avenue. Tenants have a variety of on-site amenities and convenient access to health clubs, restaurants, financial institutions, and shopping.
