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Over 150 residents and local business owners gathered at Gravitas for an event led by Mayor Sharona Nazarian, celebrating small business contributions in Beverly Hills. The occasion emphasized community unity and featured amenities of the exclusive club, alongside a preview of upcoming events. Nazarian reaffirmed her commitment to supporting local businesses, highlighting their integral role in enhancing city life and fostering entrepreneurial connections.
Beverly Hills – On July 23, more than 150 residents and local business owners gathered at Gravitas, a prestigious private membership club, for a celebratory event hosted by Beverly Hills Mayor Sharona Nazarian. This gathering was part of the mayor’s initiative known as “Spotlight with Sharona,” which aims to honor and promote the contributions of small businesses within the city. Mayor Nazarian underscored her administration’s commitment to fostering community unity, a theme central to her mayoral year.
Attendees of the event enjoyed a variety of charcuterie, drinks, and hors d’oeuvres in the club’s front room, which boasts a full bar and 375 temperature-controlled wine lockers. Notably, these wine lockers were renovated from former Wells Fargo vaults, adding a unique touch to the club’s atmosphere. Gravitas, situated on North Camden Drive, occupies two floors and features a range of facilities, including private conference rooms, a podcast studio, and a spacious open-air garden dining area equipped with a retractable roof and heated flooring that displays tiles mapping out Beverly Hills.
The event also highlighted the amenities offered at Gravitas, such as chauffeur services, a private elevator entrance, and individualized service in private dining booths. Seth Glassman, a managing partner at Gravitas, expressed appreciation for the support received from Mayor Nazarian and the city during the club’s inaugural year in Beverly Hills. He acknowledged the growing trend of members-only clubs in other locations and commented on the absence of similar establishments prior to Gravitas’s opening.
Looking ahead, Mayor Nazarian announced upcoming community events, including National Night Out scheduled for August 5 and Coffee and Beats on August 10. The latter event will feature music by DJ Anton Khabbaz and coffee provided by Alfred’s Coffee. Mayor Nazarian emphasized the vital role local businesses play in enhancing the quality of life within the community, asserting that their success directly contributes to the overall well-being of the city.
The next installment of “Spotlight with Sharona” is slated for September 10, taking place on South Beverly Drive and showcasing a variety of local businesses. This continued effort aims to strengthen the relationship between the city’s administration and its vibrant network of entrepreneurs, thereby encouraging community support and interaction.
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