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Accounting Services

Maguire & Hart
Ryan Hart
Office (805) 630-7926
P.O. Box 973
Agoura Hills, CA 91376


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Ryan Hart has been actively involved in the accounting/bookkeeping industry for over 7 years, assisting CPA firms and bookkeeping practices with tasks ranging from simple data entry and bank reconciliations to complex accounting adjustments to preparation of business and individual tax returns. Ryan is also experienced in handling various business compliance issues as well as tax-resolution matters. Ryan does all of this so that you don’t have to. At Maguire & Hart, we make it easy!


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Advance Planner and Preneed Counselor


Ricky Frost
Office (818) 439-5772



 

 

Licensed Life Agent with the State of California Insurance Commission. I'm an Insurance Specialist with over 10 years experience in the Insurance Industry. The last 8 years specifically focused in the Funeral Industry. Prior employment classifications as an Advance Planner and/or Preneed Counselor with well known cemeteries in California. I currently assist individuals and families with their planning needs for cemetery property selections, funeral service planning including cremations. I also write policies for Final Burial Expenses.


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Advertising Specialties-Promotional Products

Promotionally Minded
Hank Yuloff
Office (818) 705-4265
16765 Otsego St.
Encino, CA 91436

 
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Whether you want to say thank you to customers and employees, attract potential customers, or find a sales tool and trade-show give-away, or wonderful holiday gifts, you will get help to achieve these marketing goals by using promotional products: the only advertising people look forward to receiving.

The president of PROMOTIONALLY MINDED is Hank Yuloff. Within his industry, he is an acknowledged leader, having served as President of the Specialty Advertising Association of California and is one of the less than 10% of the people in his industry qualified to be listed as a Certified Advertising Specialist.



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Attorney - Estate Planning & Probate Christopher Law Group, Inc.
Thomas P. Christopher, ESQ.
11260 Wilbur Ave., Suite 100
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
Office (818) 360-9500
Fax(818) 360-9553


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CHRISTOPHER LAW GROUP, INC.
THOMAS P. CHRISTOPHER, ESQ.
Christopher Law Group provides estate planning for people and families of all ages and economic backgrounds.

It is our goal to help you create an Estate Plan to make sure that what you own is transferred to whom you want quickly, informally and without the need for probate or burdensome tax consequences.

Whether your needs involve the creation of a Trust, Will, Advance Healthcare Directive, Financial Power of Attorney, the transfer of assets into your Trust or the amendment or review of an existing Will or Trust, we will help you protect your family legacy. 
The initial consultation is always free!


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Attorney - Real Estate

Law Offices of Douglas J. Rosner
Douglas J. Rosner
Office: (818) 501-8400





Since 1980,  Mr. Rosner's main focus has been on general civil and business law, including real estate.  Mr. Rosner is a problem solver.  His range of skills, peace making to aggressive litigation  allows Mr. Rosner to be an effective problem solver.  Mr. Rosner is bringing the Collaborative process of resolving disputes to business and real estate problems. He has a special interest in helping people resolve their disputes in a private, fair and efficient process. He will listen, inform, guide and facilitate in the process. He will assist the client in understanding their legal rights and will maintain good communication with all sides of the dispute to facilitate the resolution in the Collaborative Process. Mr. Rosner's calm and affirming manner combined with his wisdom and experience are an asset to the process.  Mr. Rosner  is an adjunct professor of law.

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Automotive Repair

West Valley Service Center
Mark Singer
7103 Owensmouth Ave.
Canoga Park, Ca 91303
Office (818) 883-6196








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Automotive Sales

Galpin Motors, Inc.
Ladis Sanchez
Sales Consultant
Bus: 818-778-2083
Cel: 818-472-8841
Fax: 818-778-2042


 

Ladis Sanchez has been within the automotive industry for nearly 15 years.  He has been with Galpin Motors for over 7 years after a 3 year tenure with Boeing.  Ladis can handle the sale or lease of any new or preowned vehicle.  Galpin Motors currently has franchises for Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Volvo, Aston Martin, Jaguar, Mazda, Lotus, Spyker, Saturn and Honda in two different locations.  Ladis can also handle the sale or lease of any vehicle brand, though, from A-Z.  Galpin Ford has now been the number 1 selling Ford dealership in the world for its 20th straight year now.  Galpin has a long history within the San Fernando Valley and has given much back to the local community.  Ladis has always had a passion for cars and is very knowledgeable in all brands and models and has many years of experience racing and modifying cars.  He can also handle any type of aftermarket modification to your vehicle through Galpin Auto Sports from something as simple as window tint to entertainment centers to converting your daily driver into a road race car.  For those seeking a no pressure, easy to work with approach to your next vehicle purchase, look no further than Ladis Sanchez.



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Banker

First Commerce Bank
Leon Woods
16861 Ventura Blvd., Suite 100
Encino, CA 91436
Office (818) 501-2265
Fax (818) 461-8908


 

  A California native, Leon has spent most of his life in the San Fernando Valley.
  After graduating from California State University at Northridge, he began his
  career in banking. Leon has been a successful banker in the valley for over 30
  years. He is married and has two children. 
  Interests include bicycle riding and gardening.



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Business Consulting & Training

Unite in Vision
Dr. Manijeh Motaghy, PsyD. O.C.
Office (818) 917-0636

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Dr. Manijeh Motaghy is a Management Consultant & Professional Trainer. She is the author of Leaders & Strategies in COMANDTM Model. A model that shapes successful and compassionate leaders and strategies. Manijeh's passion for enhancing organizational success through humane practices lead her to study and practice Mindfulness Meditation and develop mindful strategies under the Umbrella of "The Mindful Organization". In order to enhance professional capabilities, Manijeh developed and trained workshops under the "Cycle of Excellence". Dr. Manijeh is currently working on a book that will focus on her current study results on the characteristics of emotional health of an organization. Her theory is, the same way that family structure and processes at home impact the emotional health and happiness of an individual, so do family structures & processes at work. This is important to pay attention to because positive or negative effects on employees not only impact their productivity, but also trickle down to their family and the greater society.


Manijeh's vision for a better world includes establishing an institute of learning that produces connective leaders & strategies in COMANDTM and solutions that accomplish multiple visions. Thus, naming her consulting firm Unite In Vision. Her passion is to enhance the vision and capability of leaders who have the opportunity to impact many lives in the hope that she can expand success & well-being to every person in every corner of the world.


At a young age she embarked on a 25 year journey as an entrepreneur, leading to a career and a Doctorate Degree in Organization Consulting.


Dr. Motaghy's Publications & Collaborative Work:

Software Quality Management

Manijeh has received numerous recognition and awards for:

The prestigious Who is Who Among Students of American Universities and Colleges
Recognition for mentoring underprivileged high school students
Providing valuable services through two Rotary International Clubs
Co-producing Most High, a film depicting the traps and the devastation of addiction
Other recognitions for literary excellence.


She serves the academic world by serving on:

PGI Diversity Committee
Board of Director of CSU Channel Island's Alumni & Friends Association
Strategic Planning Committee Chair of CSU Channel Island's Alumni & Friends Association


Member of:

BNI - Business Networking International
Toastmaster
SOL - Organization Learning Society
HeartMath Institute


Currently, Manijeh provides Organization and Professional Development consulting and training to the business community through Unite In Vision, EDC-VC ( Economic Development Collaborative Ventura County ) and Mindful Valley. You may find her on LinkedIn
Born in Iran and raised and a naturalized citizen in the U.S. , Manijeh identifies herself as A Citizen of the World.



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Chiropractor

Austin Chiropractic & Acupuncture Health Group
Dr. H. Austin Eshtehardi, D.C., L.A.C., M.S.
22110 Roscoe Blvd., Suite 304
West Hills, CA 91304
Office (818) 901-0405
Fax (818) 703-9911


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Dr. H. Austin Eshtehardi graduated as #1 valedictorian class of 1985 from Cleveland Chiropractic with a 4.0 GPA, and his Masters of Acupuncture in 1988. He received his Bachelor of Science and Masters of Science in Engineering from USC in 1980 & 1981 and is a California Acupuncture and Chiropractic Qualified medical examiner.

Dr. Eshtehardi uses a unique alternative approach combining acupuncture with spinal decompression, physical therapy, massage and spinal manipulation in most difficult cases which result in a much more successful outcome for treating most chronic and acute musculoskeletal, neurological and functional conditions.

At Austin Chiropractic and Acupuncture Health Group, we can provide you with a relaxing enviornment for you to enjoy therapy and care with in our inviting offices. The office is decorated to help emit a sense of relaxation.


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Collection Agency

Transworld Systems, Inc.
Wayne E. Edington
20335 Ventura Blvd, Suite #320
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Office (818) 883-3324
Fax (818) 704-0908


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Transworld and its service brand GreenFlag(SM) Profit Recovery, are redefining the collection industry by providing businesses with better tools for recovering bad debt and past due accounts.  With over 30 years experience and more than 120 offices throughout the United States and Puerto Rico this industry, leader has a success rate more than triple the industry average.  Their Flat rate of usually $10 or less per account has collected $2.4billion for more than 60,000 clients.  Wayne Edington is your local representative.


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Computer Repair

Wellmax Computer
David N. Ward
Office (818) 943-8023
Fax (818) 705-8758


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David Ward of Wellmax Computer has been in the IT industry for 23 years.  He has experience in all Microsoft and Apple operating systems, has an expertise in many programs and applications including graphics, video and office productivity suites.  He has extensive hardware experience and can troubleshoot just about any computer problem.  He is very experienced in working in large enterprise server environments as well as the stand alone desktop PC.   What makes David stand out is his follow through and persistence to get the job done and follow up later with the customer, because after all…..customer satisfaction is what it is all about.


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Construction

Rhino Construction/Rhino Properties Inc.
Scott S. Reinhardt
Office: (805) 530-0970


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I am the president of Rhino Construction and have held my California State Contractors license since 1991. Our current business plan is to seek residential and commercial remodeling as well as custom home projects. This plan includes adding footage as well as remodeling footage in existing buildings. Our future goals include the development of property creating affordable eco friendly communities.

My experience and education evolved over the last 25 years primarily working for 3 different land developers ranging from a middle management role, in the field as a building superintendant to a senior management position as the Vice President of Construction. This experience offers me a very unique education in the building industry from a technical as well as a business standpoint.



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Dentist

Westpark Dental
Golshan Mortezaiefard, DDS
Office: (818) 888-4004
22110 Roscoe Blvd., Suite 101
West Hills, CA 91304


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The following is part of my education:

  • Undergraduate at UC Santa Barbara, Bachelor degree in Pharmacology
  • Dental degree from Washington University in St. Louis, MO
  • General Practice Residency at New York University
  • Successfuly completed Dental Boards for the North Eastern states and was certified/licensed to practice in those states. When I moved back to CA (Santa Barbara), I also took the California Dental Boards and was licensed/certified to practice in California
I taught at Marquette University, School of Dentistry; attended Loma Linda University, dental school, for advanced preceptorship residency traingin program and research at Endodontics (Root Canal) department.  I have been certified to perform many cosmetic dental procedures. I am also a certified Dentist Privider for Invisalign treatment.

My office is equipped with Advanced dental technology, including digital x-rays.



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Electrician

Ability Electric and Lighting
Bill Rose
License #859863

Office (626) 533-3880





Bill Rose has been doing electrical work since 1986. His company, Ability Electric and Lighting, has been in business since 2005. Specializing in residential remodels and service work, Bill has established himself as a problem-solver whose creativity has helped homeowners throughout Southern California.

Ask Bill how to update your home with energy efficiency and automation. Inspections and other services available. Call for a free quote.


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Escrow Agency

Sherwood Escrow
Harlene Dunn
14724 Ventura Blvd. 6th Floor
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Office (818) 990-3113
Fax (818) 990-3377





I have been in the escrow business for the past 28 years. My background consists of several years as an Escrow Officer, Realtor Associate and Loan Officer. I am presently Branch Manager for an Independent Escrow Office located in Sherman Oaks. I handle many types of escrow transactions including Residential and Commercial properties. These transactions include Single Family Residences, Apartment Buildings, Shopping Centers, Bank Owned, Short Sales and Mobile Homes.

I am committed to my clients, business associates and colleagues. I strive to provide my clients with the highest level of customer service. I pledge to give services that will deliver value to my clients most important transaction. I will always endeavor to deliver the quality and caring services to my clients that they deserve.


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Financial Planning

Pacific View Financial Services
Larry Zuckerman
23564 Calabasas Road Suite 208,
Calabasas, CA 91302
Office 818-783-0883
Fax (818) 882-6060


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Larry Zuckerman has been licensed to advise on securities and insurance for
over 10 years. A Veteran Financial Advisor, Larry will give investors
valuable information that's tailored to their specific situation on
retirement planning, wealth preservation/transition and much more. His
company Pacific View Financial Services was organized in 2008 in order to
help all kinds of investors receive personal attention from him and his
staff. Through this new organization investors will benefit from the latest
in Insurance backed investments, the best and most cutting edge market
research and unmatched personal service. All this is designed to capture the
upside of any market and cut back or eliminate entirely portfolio losses.



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Florist

Calabasas Flowers
Denice Garcia
Office: (818) 222-5576 




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"Established in 1993, Calabasas Flowers has a current combined 48 years of design experience. Diane, Denice and Stephen can make your flower purchase a pleasant, quick and gratifying experience. Let us help you choose and make the perfect arrangement for that special occasion."

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Hypnotherapist

Rainbow Connection
Trish Ostroski
Certified Hypnotherapist
18607 Ventura Blvd. Suite 310
Tarzana, Ca 91356
Office: (818) 795-8829

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Trish Ostroski is a firm believer in assisting others to live optimum lives. Effective hypnotherapy is a key tool in enhancing one's life and Trish provides a caring and creative approach to serve clients in her growing hypnotherapy practice. For convenience, Trish has offices in Tarzana, Toluca Lake and Culver City. In addition, she works with clients over the phone. She has worked successfully with clients in a wide range of areas. These include: pain management, weight loss, sleep issues, nail biting, sports improvement, enhanced creativity, career success and many more.
A life long learner, she continually strives to expand her skills and processes to build increasingly creative means to aid each client on a personal and individual basis.Trish brings an eclectic mix of skills from a professional career that included both private and public sector experiences in management, development, finance and communications. She has taught classes at the Hypnosis Motivation Institute and for the City of Burbank as well as for other groups and organizations.


In addition her creative experiences as a writer, stand-up comic, theatrical reviewer and producer of a Los Angeles entertainment related awards program provide a special creative viewpoint in helping clients respond to and overcome a variety of issues. She has received numerous professional awards acknowledging her skills in writing, media, speaking and video production. In addition, she has served on the board of directors for several organizations and is a graduate of the Valley Leadership Institute and has led organizations such as Motivated Toastmasters and Women In Theatre as president.
She is a director and trustee of Hypnotherapist's Union Local 472 - Board of Directors - HU472


Honors Graduate Hypnosis Motivation Institute. Master Certification - Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Certified Imagery Facilitator, Certified Master of Therapeutic Imagery, Certified Time Line Therapy, Trainer of Neuro-Linguistic Programming and Neurological Repatterning.

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Insurance - Health

RGEB Employee Benefits
Barry Cohn
20350 Ventura Blvd. Suite 200
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Office (818) 444-7722
Fax (818) 444-7727

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Barry Cohn is President & CEO of RGEB Employee Benefits, a group insurance agency and employee benefits firm located in Woodland Hills and Oakland, CA.  RGEB began in 1997 and works with almost 300 companies representing 7,000 employees and over 1,000 individuals, families and seniors.

Barry serves on the board of directors of the North Valley YMCA at Porter Ranch, UCLA’s Uni-Camp, Shomrei Torah Synagogue and the Valley Economic Alliance and the Woodland Hills Tarzana Chamber of Commerce.

Barry holds a bachelor's degree in economics from UCLA and an MBA from Pepperdine University.  He and his wife, Renee, reside in West Hills with their five children and dog. His interests include college football and basketball, golf, reading mysteries and spy novels, the History, Science and Weather channels and all types of music except opera and rap.


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Internet Services - Advertising

Tools 2 Connect
Kay Wallace
24342 Clipstone St
Woodland Hills, CA 91376
Office (818) 585-0131

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Kay has been in the computer industry for more than 30 years and is passionate about helping others succeed. Providing social media presence and online marketing tools to businesses, she allows a company's message to reach viral proportions. Whether you need to spread your word through facebook, twitter & LinkedIn; email marketing campaigns, blogging, YouTube or other online tools, Kay is the one to call. She will design a marketing plan for your company as well as implement it and lead you into the next online decade.


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Interior Design & Color Consulting

Andrew Graham Designs
Andrew Graham
Office (818) 610-3555

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Andrew Graham Interior Designer and Founder of Affirmative Color practices in both the residential and commercial markets stimulating fine design and creative consciousness.  Specialized in the intertwining psychology of color preference, pattern, shape and form, Andrew will lift your color awareness and reveal the marvelous gifts you possess as your interior design and life unfolds.

Color Psychology for Leadership!

Andrew continues to educate and excite corporate and workshop audiences alike with his personable and upbeat presentations.  Immediately apply Andrew's contemporary color psychology suggestions as a trigger to increase your bottom line, unite relationships and raise morale!


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Physician

ABM Medical
Maryam Mortezaiefard
Office: 818 888 8042
22110 Roscoe Blvd., Suite 100
West Hills, CA 91304

 
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Dr. Maryam Mortezaiefard completed her undergraduate and graduate degrees in Pharmacology, Physiology and Cell Biology at UC Santa Barbara in 1991.  From 1991 to 1992 she worked on Diabetes research and  commenced medical school in 1992.  She received her medical degree from Western University of Health Sciences in 1996 and started her Internal Medicine residency in the Bay Area.  She worked as an associate in a private practice for one year and in Kaiser Permanente in Redwood City for another four years. In 2003 Dr. Mortezaiefard founded her private practice which functions as a Primary Care Clinic and an Urgent Care Center.  She has also received extensive training in skin care and is certified to perform laser treatments for facial skin rejuvenation, pigment & birthmark removal, acne & acne scar treatments, mole removal and other skin conditions.  She is also a distinguished provider for injection of Botox and all dermal fillers including Restylane, Radiesse, and Juvederm. . All cosmetic skin consultations are free of charge.


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Printing Services

Minute Man Press
Sandy Halter
Marketing Manager
Office: 818-341-1003
Fax: (818)s 341-7330

 
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Minuteman Press of Northridge, a printing and high speed copying establishment providing quality Printed material for business for the past 26 years is pwned by Sandy Halter, a legend in his own time.

Minuteman Press of Northridge is the only operating State approved source for secure controlled-substance Prescription forms in the San Fernando Valley for the medical profession.

We make it our business to make your business look good, and we are nice people as well.  Let us help you with your business needs from design through to product delivery. We are competitive and we stand 100% behind our work.

Letterhead, Envelopes, Business Cards, Invitations, Rubber Stamps, Pads, Labels, NCR Forms, Flyers, Copies, Magnets, Buttons, Brochures, Newsletters, Booklets, Foil Stamping, Postcards, Tags, Typesetting, Design, Prepress, Digital Formats


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Printer Ink Cartridges

Crazy Inkjets
Yaniv Levi
Office (818) 346-5538
Toll Free (888) 800-8575
Fax (818) 346-5539


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Crazy Inkjets offers discount inkjet and laser toner cartridgesat significant savings. When comparing ourprices to those large retail stores, you'll find you can save up to 70% in some cases by using our brand new compatible, or quality remanufactured cartridges. Buying your inkjet and laser toner cartridges from us is an outstanding way to save money each and every time you need more ink & toner!!



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Real Estate Appraisal Diversified Property Services
Don Peyton
Office (818) 703-8965
Fax (818) 703-8966

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Don Peyton has completed quality Residential Real Estate appraisal reports in Los Angeles, and Ventura counties over the past twenty years. Our intentions are to provide the client with a clear understanding of the property, and provide a honest opinion of the estimated market value before they make there final decision to purchase a home. We also complete appraisal reports for many legal issues, and refinances. Our value estimates are well supported, accepted by most major lenders, and defensible in court. We provide our clients with old fashioned service, while using today’s technology. When you hire Diversified Property Services, you hire family. Prompt dependable service, at reasonable rates.

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Sales Executive Insurance Broker
Darren Hasson



  



For the past eight years, Darren worked as a sales executive in Darren Hasson industry for such firms as 21st Century and American International Group, Inc. In 2009, Darren started his own firm in Encino California. WHINS Insurance is a multiple lines independent insurance agency serving the San Fernando Valley and Greater Los Angeles areas. The company is comprised of proven professionals and caring, conscientious people; the kind of people you can depend on when the preservation of your assets is of utmost concern.

WHINS Insurance does not work for a single insurance company rather work on behalf of their clients. WHINS represents a carefully selected group of financially sound, reputable companies and place their client’s policies with the one offering the best coverage at a competitive price. When losses occur, the agents at WHINS follow through to see that their clients receive fair, prompt payment.

WHINS is a proud members of various industry associations including, IBA West, the Big "I", Trusted Choice and maintain an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.

WHINS offers complete property & casualty insurance programs including:

  • Homeowners
  • Automobile
  • Umbrella Liability
  • Commercial Property
  • General Liability
  • Workers Compensation
  • and more…


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Travel Agent

Travel by Lil
Lil Montelone
Office: (818) 889 6420
Toll Free: (800) 605-7012


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I am a full service travel consultant and have been in the business for 25 years. My travel planning includes honeymooners and lovers to Sandals Resorts.

I have personally visited all the Sandals and Beaches resort properties. With this expertise I can help you choose the resort of your dreams.

As an extensive world traveler, my knowledge can guide you with all your travel plans. I can assist you with Cruises, Tours, individual travel plans, hotels, cars, trains. Tell me your plan and we will make it happen.


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Web Design

Imagine IT
Jared Gerber
Office: (800) 569-2260
Fax: (818) 322-1322


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Jared Gerber has been leading his web design & search engine marketing team helping companies boost their visibility and connect to their customers since 1992.

His background includes systems analysis & design, interface design, database development, client/server and custom programming.

He has extensive experience in various web & multimedia technologies allows him to effectively manage his team of web designers, graphic artists, programmers & search engine optimization specialists.



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