BUSINESS NETWORKING AND MEMBERSHIP
Co-Chairs
Teresa Powell
(818) 769-6200
Robert Taylor
(310) 900-0000
Lynn Kious
(310) 322-9696
Formed to encourage members and potential members of LAHq to meet and network in an informal setting, to exchange ideas and to cultivate active membership representation from a cross section of firms in the Los Angeles basin.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT / ENVIRONMENTAL
Co-Chairs
Ed Casey
(213) 623-2322
Marian Harvey
(213) 485-1234
Allen Walz
(213) 652-7600
Promotes business activities and provides a forum for the discussion of public policy. Through breakfast forums and research studies, the committee examines issues that affect the business climate in Southern California, focusing on the high tech arena in greater Los Angeles. Provides an increased awareness of the environmental issues and challenges facing businesses and citizens in Southern California. The Commitee highlights recycling recycling, hazardous waste, air quality, water conservation, and solid waste and their environmental impact by hosting speakers at various forums.

EDUCATION
Co-Chairs
Parker Jones
(213) 689-0813
Robert Mosier
(818) 549-1850
Supports and assists inner city grade schools through various programs and personal participation. We believe the future of our city can only be as bright as the quality of our workforce. The workforce, in turn, can only be as strong as its education. Therefore, we are committed to assisting inner city children during their developing years in achieving their academic endeavors.

FOCUS NEWSLETTER
Chair
Marilyn Pepper (818) 790-1990 Responsible for the communication of LAHq's activities to the membership through the newsletter, The Focus. It serves to promote upcoming events, recaps past events and guest presentations and brings committee issues and activities to the membership's attention.

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
Co-Chairs
Sandy Paris(818) 905-0703
John Hendricks
(213) 236-4170
Ed Casey
(213) 623-2322
Develops resolutions on matters/issues that involve the various LAHq committees. Position papers drafted by these committees should be passed by a majority of the committee and brought to the Board of Directors for review and passage. The position must pass with at least 50% or more of the Board. The dissemination of the position paper is through cover letters, press releases and press conferences. LAHq will take positions on city ballot measures representing the majority view of the membership.

PROGRAM
Co-Chairs
John Stern
(310) 207-1700 x115
Thomas Freiberg, Jr.
(213) 892-9228
Responsible for planning, securing and presenting speakers covering a wide range of areas of interest for the monthly luncheon meeting.

SPECIAL EVENTS
Chair
Barbara Trister
(310) 472-2930
Responsible for planning the Annual Awards Luncheon and any other special event as determined by the Board of Directors.