L.A. MAYOR PROPOSES CITY WIDE MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE / CHAMBER SURVEY

Mayor Eric Garcetti has proposed the creation of a city ordinance that will raise the minimum wage in the City of Los Angeles. His proposal calls for raising the minimum wage to $13.25 per hour for 2017. The proposal also seeks the immediate increase of the minimum wage to $10.25 in 2015 and another increase to $11.75 for 2016.  The State's minimum wage is currently at $9.00 per hour.

The proposed city ordinance will only apply to employers operating within the Los Angeles city limits. Employers operating in other local municipalities, such as the City of Glendale, would not be affected by the proposed ordinance and could continue to use the State's minimum wage. 

The Atwater Village Chamber of Commerce (AVCC) is seeking input from business members and other local businesses on Eric Garcetti's proposal to raise the minimum wage in the City of Los Angeles. Please familiarize yourself with the Garcetti's minimum wage proposal and take our survey.

Click here to take survey

For more information on the minimum wage proposal click on the following links

Mayor's Information Page

Raise the Wage LA

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Atwater Village - Vintage Postcard Historic 2015 Calendar

Friends of Atwater Village (FAV) is publishing a Atwater Village 2015 Calendar. They will be using vintage postcards featuring buildings from Atwater Village and the surrounding area.  FAV is volunteer non-profit and the calendar will serve as a fundraiser with proceeds going back into the community in the way of historic preservation and beautification projects.

FAV is seeking sponsors for the calendar. For a donation of $100 businesses will be listed in the calendar. Their company name, address, phone number and website included in the listing. There will be three businesses listed per page/month.

500 calendars will be printed and they will be available at Alias Books and the Atwater Village Farmers Market. Each business that advertises will also receive a calendar.

Space is limited so if you’re interested please let contact FAV soon. You may contact them  at 323-913-2999 or  by email at favboard@friendsofatwatervillage.org. They would be glad to come to your business and show you the project. If you are not familiar with FAV please visit our website www.friendsofatwatervillage.org and see all the great projects they’ve done in the neighborhood since 2000. 

Welcome New Members: Atwater Village ReStore, Shell Gas Station / Los Feliz Oil Inc., Treehaus

Atwater Village ReStore
ReStore is a non-profit home improvement store and donation center that sells new and gently used furniture, home accessories, building materials and appliances to the public at a fraction of the retail price. Proceeds are used to build homes, community and hope locally. 
Micah Hillis, Manager
5201 San Fernando Road West
Los Angeles, CA 90039
Tel: 818.550.SHOP(7467)
Email: avrestore@sgvhabitat.org
www.sgvhabitat.org/restore

Shell Gas Station / Los Feliz Oil Inc. 
Gas station and convenience store
Ramin and Benjamin Parnassi, CEO
3073 Los Feliz Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90039
Tel: 310.991.5147
Email: losfelizshell@yahoo.com

Treehaus
Curated collection of mostly handcrafted goods with a local focus. Art & design retail gift shop. 
Saralynne Precht, Owner
3229-b Glendale Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90039
Tel: 323.230.6776
Email: contact@treehaus.biz
www.treehaus.biz