Venice Paparazzi is proud to be members of the Venice Chamber of Commerce.  This year marks Venice Paparazzi’s 18 years of  Venice Chamber membership, and 16 years of being on the Chamber Board of Directors.  Venice Paparazzi’s Alex Stowell is the founder of the Tourism Committee and  Tourism Chairman.  Go Alex!

A message from the Venice Chamber of Commerce!

Join us for our VCC Board Installation at NeueHouse Venice Beach! We will be swearing in the 2025-26 VCC Board of Directors, accompanied by Councilwoman Traci Park. 

Build connections and meet new friends while enjoying a beverage and light bites provided by NeueHouse, along with a discounted drink menu. Guests are welcome to dine or have drinks at their beautiful Reunion Restaurant & Bar after the mixer.

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View photos from last years 2024-25 VCC Board Installation!

 

Venice Paparazzi’s Alex Stowell, Shefayoga’s Leah Zaccaria, Venice Living’s Carole Stein, and LA Social Karma’s Jen Wilson.

Thanks to the 2024-26 Board of Directors:

Serving Two-Year Term (2024-26)

  • Andrea Tan – Alcott Center
  • Artagus Ashford – Shefayoga
  • Brennan Lindner – Generic Events
  • David Stine – David J. Stine Design
  • Jennifer Wilson – L.A. Social Karma
  • Karin Wallerstein – Wallerstein Law
  • Michael Wallerstein – Wallerstein Law
  • Stephanie Black – Google
  • Sunny Bak – Venice Art Crawl
  • Theresa Ireland – The Magic Inside

Serving Two-Year Term (2023-25)

  • Alex Stowell – Venice Paparazzi
  • Carl Lambert – The Venice V Hotel
  • Carole Stein – Venice Living Magazine
  • Chantel Hunter Mah – Law Office of Chantel Hunter Mah
  • Florence Granteral Fall – NeueHouse
  • Hollie Stenson – WOOMIR
  • Justin Brezhnev – Dogtown Fundraising
  • Patty Ross – Golden State Marketing
  • Steve Vulin – Vulin Construction

Appointments – One-Year Term (2024-25)

  • Alex Kissin – Venice Insider Pass
  • Karen La Cava – Coldwell Banker Realty
  • Lauren Pardini – Venice School of Music,
  • Madeline Di Nonno – Geena Davis Institute
  • Mike Harriel – Southern California Gas Company

The VCC looks forward to an exciting year ahead under the leadership of the new board. Stay tuned for upcoming events and initiatives that will continue to support and grow our vibrant Venice community.

About Venice Chamber of Commerce:

The Venice Chamber of Commerce, comprised of business and community leaders, is dedicated to promoting local businesses, facilitating networking opportunities, and advocating for initiatives that enhance our community’s prosperity. Through events, committee activities, and collaborations with officials and neighboring Chambers, we strive to improve the quality of life in Venice and beyond. Committed to preserving Venice’s heritage and fostering its diverse business landscape, we aim to be a steadfast advocate for our members and the broader community.

View 2024 event photos by Venice Paparazzi’s Edizen Stowell

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Big smiles from Jen Wilson, Donna Lasman, Assembly member Tina McKinnor, Michael Wallerstein, Karen Wallerstein, and Karen Cava

MC Jen getting busy with her side hustle!

Assemblymember Tina McKinnor

Center:  Bud Jacobs, the recovering Venice High School principal, getting honored

Touchdown says Karen!

The full VCC Board of Directors

Our gracious host and founder Margot Chambers of Thrive Collective

Shiny, happy, networking people

Winner!  Hollie Stenson won the raffle

Shefa Yoga’s Leah Zaccaria,  Lauren Pardini – Venice School of Music, VCC’s Mario Velasco, WOOMIR’s Hollie Stenson

Andrew Keegan, Sean Silva from CD11, Jen Wilson, and David

The ribbon cutting

The beautiful Theresa Ireland.

Conversation with Venice Living’s Carol Stein

Hotel Erwin’s Taylor Jacobson

Alex and Justin got the memo, wear black and white and when they take a photo, do something with your hands.  🙂

Shefayoga Venice’s Leah Zaccaria  and Artegus Ashford

Full Circle with Andrew Keegan and Venice Paparazzi’s Alex Stowell. 🙂

Did you know that Venice Paparazzi has been documenting the Westside since 2003. 

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For more Venice Chamber info:

RSVP for the July 23, 2205 VCC Board Installations here!

 

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