Sherman Oaks, CA - The United Chambers of Commerce passed a motion opposing The Middle Class Fiscal Relief Act "would impose a surcharge of 10% on the net income of all corporations that is over $1,000,000," and would deposit the income into the Middle Class Fiscal Relief Fund. Funds from this surcharge could be allocated for specific purposes, including fiscal benefits to … [Read more...]
United Chambers supports tax reform, with provisions
Sherman Oaks, CA - The United Chambers of Commerce passed three motions expressing conditional support for Congress' current efforts to reform the Federal tax code. The motions expressed support for tax reform, provided it: Maintained the property tax deduction Preserved the home mortgage deduction Included full deduction of state and local taxes The first … [Read more...]
United Chambers support Westbridge Project
Sherman Oaks, CA - The United Chambers of Commerce of the San Fernando Valley and Region Government Affairs Committee adopted a resolution supporting the "Westbridge Project" - a 205-unit mixed-use project at 6648-6670 Reseda Blvd. The Westbridge Project is a proposed live and work community with 205 residential units, of which 18 are "very low income" units. The project … [Read more...]
United Chambers: Government Affairs recap October 2017
Sherman Oaks, CA - The United Chambers of Commerce of the San Fernando Valley and Region Government Affairs Committee received updates on several issues at their meeting on Monday, October 16th, 2017. SB623: Water Quality, Safe & Affordable Drinking Water Fund Eveline Bravo, a representative from State Senator Hertzberg's office provided an update on the status of … [Read more...]
Professional Organizer Dina Newman: Organizing for a relocation
Sherman Oaks, CA - Professional Organizer, Dina Newman, owner and founder of Organizing Concepts and Designs (OC&D) helps people through the entire relocation process including, downsizing, packing, moving and ensuring things are unpacked and organized in their new home. Dina shares several key tips for each stage of a relocation: Downsizing and de-cluttering reduces … [Read more...]