In 2008, VICA created the San Fernando Valley Business Hall of Fame to honor individuals, businesses and organizations that have

contributed to the Valley’s rich history and have helped shape the region into a vibrant and diverse place to run a business.

VICA is pleased to share in the success that each inductee has experienced for many years. This year’s inductees represent businesses who are at the foundation of the Valley’s success: from an educational institution that produces future leaders to a health plan committed to transforming healthcare in our community, a family-run pawn shop helping families and small businesses get through financial challenges, to a CPA firm with deep community roots and a farm and produce stand which has played a role in so many Valley families’ traditions, the spirit of the San Fernando Valley shines through this fantastic group.

Our inductees, as well as all of our members, are living proof that thriving businesses and a robust workforce are the key to our region’s cultural and economic vitality. Combined, we demonstrate to our lawmakers that policies that attract, retain and expand business is the ticket to a thriving environment for all.

In honor of the unique inductees, VICA members enjoyed a reception, awards ceremony and dinner at our eleventh annual event on Thursday, June 28 at the Sheraton Universal Hotel.

V I C A E V E N T R E P O R T

2018 Hall of Fame Inductees: Farid Hassenpour (Health Net, Inc.), Stuart Jaffe (Kirsch Kohn & Bridge), Diane Taylor (Traders Loan & Jewelry), Laurie Wolke (Laurence School) and Tom Tapia (Tapia Bros. Farm).

VICA First Chair Brad Rosenheim (Rosenheim & Associates) is joined by elected officials City of Calabasas Mayor Fred Gaines, Los Angeles Councilmember Bob Blumenfield, Los Angeles County Assessor Jeffrey Prang, Los Angeles Councilwoman Nury Martinez and City of Calabasas Mayor pro Tem David Shapiro at the San Fernando Valley Business Hall of Fame.

2O18SAN FERNANDO

VALLEY

BUSINESSPRESENTED BY

THURSDAY, JUNE 28, 2018 HOSTED AT THE SHERATON UNIVERSAL HOTEL

Inductee Diane Taylor (Traders Loan & Jewelry) is joined by the Trietsch family, who opened the pawn shop in 1954.

Inductee Farid Hassenpour (Health Net, Inc.) addresses attendees and accepts the award.

PRESENTING SPONSOR

Los Angeles Rams

Kaiser PermanenteOutFront Media

Tierra del Sol FoundationVan Nuys Airport

JP Morgan Chase & Co.Mission Community Hospital

New HorizonsSheraton Universal Hotel

16600 Sherman Way, Suite 170, Van Nuys CA 91406 | 818-817-0545 | vica.com

2017 inductee Jane Skeeter (UltraGlas, Inc.) and 2013 inductee Sandy Skeeter (Sound City Inc.) wait for the program to start.

Inductees Tom Tapia and John Pollack (Tapia Bros. Farm) share a few words about their company’s long legacy in the San Fernando Valley while emcee Senator Stern looks on.

Hall of Fame emcee Senator Henry Stern welcomed the inductees into the San Fernando Valley Business Hall of Fame.

Presenting Sponsor Natasha Fooman (California Financial Service Providers Association) welcomes attendees to the eleventh annual Hall of Fame.

Inductee Stuart Jaffe (Kirsch Kohn & Bridge), Presenting Sponsor Natasha Fooman (CFSP) and Award Sponsor Steven Contreras (Wells Fargo).

Award Sponsor Francesca Vega (California State University, Northridge) with Inductee Laurie Wolke (Laurence School).

AWARD SPONSORS

CO-SPONSORS

JOURNAL SPONSOR

RECEPTION SPONSOR

REGISTRATION SPONSORS

CENTERPIECE SPONSORS

TABLE SPONSORS