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Beverly Hills recently hosted events to support local businesses, including the ‘Spotlight with Sharona’ event led by Mayor Sharona Nazarian. The initiatives emphasize community engagement and economic support, featuring participation from local business leaders. Additionally, preparations are underway for upcoming cultural celebrations, including a special screening of the iconic film ‘Clueless.’ Mayor Nazarian’s efforts encapsulate a vision of fostering unity and promoting local enterprises as essential for the city’s prosperity.
Beverly Hills recently witnessed a series of celebratory events aimed at supporting local businesses and fostering cultural initiatives. Mayor Sharona Nazarian hosted the “Spotlight with Sharona” event on September 10, recognizing several local establishments, including Pompadour, Le Reve Beauty Lounge, Castanea Sicilian Café, Beverly Hills Cookies, and Urth Caffé. The event highlighted the importance of community engagement and local economic support.
During the “Spotlight with Sharona” event, which took place on South Beverly Drive, attendees included Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce CEO Todd Johnson and Le Réve founder Samantha J, who contributed to the celebratory atmosphere that focused on community unity. Prior to this, on September 12, Nazarian organized the first-ever “Unity Through Tourism Roundtable” at Steak 48, gathering consuls general from various countries. This collaboration, in partnership with the Beverly Hills Conference and Visitors Bureau, aims to enhance cultural exchange and cross-promotion, particularly in anticipation of the upcoming 2028 Summer Olympics.
The theme of unity is central to Nazarian’s mayoral term, as she prioritizes connecting the community and supporting local businesses, emphasizing their success as pivotal to the community’s overall well-being. The “Spotlight with Sharona” event hosted more than 150 attendees and featured a vibrant atmosphere filled with charcuterie, drinks, and hors d’oeuvres in the spacious facilities of the private membership club Gravitas.
In addition to these events, the community is preparing for upcoming activities on August 5, which will include National Night Out, and August 10, featuring Coffee and Beats with music by DJ Anton Khabbaz. The city is also gearing up for a month-long celebration in honor of the film “Clueless,” which marks its 30th anniversary. Participating hotels will offer themed events and packages, including Cher-themed spa treatments and Clueless-inspired suites.
This film celebration will culminate in a special outdoor screening of “Clueless” at La Cienega Park on July 19, organized by Street Food Cinema and Paramount Pictures. The event will feature trivia competitions, food trucks, and a tribute to ’90s music, augmented by the presence of DJ Taja Barber. Tickets for this highly anticipated outdoor screening will be available for up to $27, with premium seating options offered in a reserved section.
Overall, Mayor Nazarian’s initiatives are not solely about fostering local business growth; they emphasize cultural engagement and community unity as integral parts of the city’s vision. The ongoing celebrations and events highlight Beverly Hills’ commitment to its businesses, residents, and cultural heritage.
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- Beverly Press: Nazarian Unites with Tourism Roundtable
- Google Search: Beverly Hills events
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- Los Angeles Magazine: Clueless Celebrates its 30th Anniversary in Beverly Hills
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Clueless film 30th anniversary
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