On Wednesday, June 24, the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce brought together more than 600 guests for the 2026 Summer Garden Member Appreciation Party & Board Installation. Set within the exceptional surroundings of Beverly Cañon Gardens, the annual gathering celebrated the relationships, leadership, and shared momentum that continue to strengthen the Beverly Hills business community.

Throughout the evening, executives, entrepreneurs, civic officials, and professionals representing organizations from across the region gathered for meaningful conversation in an atmosphere that was both elevated and welcoming. Longstanding Chamber members reconnected with familiar colleagues while new relationships formed among the businesses, institutions, and community leaders shaping the future of Beverly Hills.

The evening opened with welcoming remarks from the Chamber, followed by a performance of the national anthem by Abi Koya. Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Todd Johnson reflected on the strength of the Chamber’s membership and the importance of creating opportunities where business and community leadership can come together. Presenting Sponsor PLANT Construction Co. was recognized for its significant support of the celebration, with Chris Rivielle joining the program to welcome guests and mark the importance of continued investment in Beverly Hills and its business community.

The defining moment of the evening was the formal installation of Stephanie Cohen, Vice President, Health System Government & Industry Relations at Cedars-Sinai, as Chair of the Board for the 2026 – 2027 term, alongside the incoming Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. The ceremony marked the beginning of a distinguished new chapter of leadership and reaffirmed the Chamber’s continued commitment to serving, strengthening, and advancing the Beverly Hills business community. The program also honored Lashelle Ullie as the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce Ambassador of the Year, recognizing his outstanding dedication, service, and commitment to strengthening connections throughout the Chamber community.

Magician Angus Baskerville added an element of wonder to the midsummer gathering, entertaining guests throughout the gardens. The experience was made possible through the generous support of Grant’s Crusade Foundation and became one of the evening’s most memorable features.

Across the gardens, guests discovered an extensive collection of culinary tastings, beverage experiences, interactive displays, and branded activations presented by Chamber member businesses. Participating restaurants, hospitality groups, financial institutions, healthcare organizations, professional service firms, and luxury brands offered an engaging representation of the diversity and quality found throughout the Chamber’s membership.

The Beverly Hills Courier welcomed guests into its signature magazine-cover photo booth, creating a memorable setting for photographs throughout the evening. Among those featured were members of Business Network International alongside Beverly Hills Chamber Membership Director Melissa Case, reflecting the collaborative spirit that defines the annual celebration.

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Guests enjoyed culinary and beverage offerings from an array of local Food & Beverage Providers. Beyond the tastings and entertainment, the Summer Garden Party remained centered on its most important purpose: recognizing the members who make the work of the Beverly Hills Chamber possible. Every conversation, introduction, and shared experience represented the strength of a business community built upon participation, trust, and collaboration.

With Gratitude to Our Sponsors

The Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce extends its sincere appreciation to:
Presenting Sponsor PLANT Construction Co.

Presenting: PLANT Construction Co.; Gold: Beverly Hills Courier Publishing, Cedars-Sinai Health System, Franco Beverly Hills, and Western Alliance Bank; Silver: Beach Now LLC, Citizens Private Bank, East West Bank, Greater Los Angeles REALTORS®, L’Ermitage Beverly Hills, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton Inc., MASH Accounting & Consulting LLP, MP Los Angeles, The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments and Aviation, U.S. Bank Beverly Hills Wilshire, and UCLA Health; Supporting: Grant’s Crusade Foundation, Saks Global, and Southern California Edison; Exhibitor: Adventure Chic Cruises and Travel, Athens Services, Corner Escrow, Industrious, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Moy, Fincher, Chipps Facial Plastics & Dermatology, Network Experts Inc., Park Elm Residences at Century Plaza, Ready to Roll Los Angeles, and Silversea. Food & Beverage Providers: AVRA, Barrel Pick, Buzzbox Premium Cocktails, Empress Gin, Marea Restaurant, NEFT Vodka US, Palmetto Superfoods, Rabbit Foods, Reed’s Inc., Santé Life, The Maybourne Beverly Hills, and Wolfgang Puck Catering.

The Chamber also recognizes its Board of Directors, Ambassadors, staff, volunteers, participating vendors, and every member who joined us for this exceptional summer evening.

The 2026 Summer Garden Party was a celebration of what becomes possible when Beverly Hills businesses come together with a shared commitment to connection, leadership, and continued progress.

Professional photography, event highlights, and dedicated features from the evening will be released throughout the coming days and weeks.

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In Beverly Hills, people tend to notice the finished product: the lines of a Ferrari parked outside a hotel, the quiet confidence of a Bentley pulling onto Sunset, the flawless paint on a Lucid catching afternoon light.

What rarely gets noticed is what happens after something goes wrong.

A minor collision, a scraped bumper, damage that looks cosmetic at first glance – on a luxury, exotic, or electric vehicle, those moments carry more weight than most drivers expect. Modern vehicles are built with specialized materials, advanced safety systems, and factory repair standards that leave very little room for approximation.

That understanding has shaped Avio Coach Craft for more than three decades.

Located in West Los Angeles just minutes from Beverly Hills, Avio Coach Craft has built its reputation through a simple philosophy: restore vehicles with the same level of care and precision that went into building them in the first place – while delivering the kind of white-glove experience luxury owners expect. Since 1989, the family-owned collision repair facility has become a trusted destination for owners who expect more than a standard repair process. They expect craftsmanship, communication, and confidence that details will not be overlooked.

Why Luxury & Exotic Vehicles Require a Different Standard

What distinguishes Avio is not spectacle. It is consistency.

Inside the shop, the approach feels increasingly uncommon in today’s repair industry. Rather than moving vehicles through a volume-driven process, the team focuses on meticulous repair planning, manufacturer procedures where applicable, and careful attention to finish quality, panel alignment, and structural restoration. The goal is straightforward: when the vehicle leaves, the repair should feel invisible.

That standard becomes even more important as luxury and electric vehicles continue to evolve.

Expertise That Goes Beyond Traditional Collision Repair

Avio Coach Craft is part of the Tesla Approved Body Shop Network and also operates as a Lucid Certified Collision Center – designations that reflect ongoing investment in training, equipment, and repair procedures for increasingly sophisticated platforms. Rather than presenting certifications as credentials alone, the team views them as responsibility: following approved processes, understanding material requirements, and protecting the integrity of the vehicle throughout the repair journey.

A More Personal Repair Experience

Just as important is the experience around the repair itself.

Vehicle owners are often surprised to learn how little visibility they may have in traditional collision pathways. At Avio, communication remains direct and personal. Conversations focus on what happened, what the vehicle requires, what options exist, and what to expect moving forward. That transparency has become part of the company’s identity and one of the reasons owners continue returning generation after generation.

Craftsmanship That Feels at Home in Beverly Hills

There is something fitting about that philosophy in Beverly Hills.

This is a community that has long appreciated the value of craftsmanship – not because it is loud, but because it is evident. The best work rarely calls attention to itself. It simply feels right.

For Avio Coach Craft, that has been the standard all along.

Avio Coach Craft is a family-owned luxury, exotic, and electric vehicle collision repair facility serving Beverly Hills, West Los Angeles, and surrounding communities since 1989. Located just off the 405 and 10 Freeways on Pontius Avenue, Avio specializes in precision collision repair and restoration with a focus on craftsmanship, transparent communication, and a white-glove experience from estimate through delivery. To schedule a complimentary estimate, visit aviocoachcraft.com or call (310) 312-1128.

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California Leaders recently welcomed Todd Johnson, President & CEO of the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce, for a special live recording of its After Hours series at Gravitas in Beverly Hills.

Hosted by California Leaders Publisher & CEO Christopher Luna alongside co-hosts Nia Collins and Bre Baker Cohen, the evening invited guests to look beyond professional titles and discover the experiences, relationships, and personal values that have shaped Johnson’s approach to leadership.

Speaking before a live audience, Johnson reflected on his upbringing, his extensive career in the hospitality industry, and his journey to becoming one of the most recognizable voices within the Beverly Hills business community.

The conversation was thoughtful, warm, and frequently humorous, offering attendees a rare opportunity to experience a more personal side of the Chamber’s longtime leader.

An Evening Beyond the Boardroom

The After Hours series is designed to explore the stories that often remain outside an executive biography. Rather than concentrating only on professional achievements, the program creates space for candid conversations about formative experiences, unexpected career turns, personal challenges, and the values that guide a leader’s decisions.

That format was especially fitting for an evening with Johnson, whose professional journey has been built around relationships, service, and the ability to bring people together.

Throughout the conversation, Luna, Collins, and Baker Cohen encouraged Johnson to reflect not only on where he has been, but also on what he has learned along the way. The result was an engaging portrait of leadership grounded in experience, attentiveness, and a genuine interest in people.

For the audience, the live recording offered something different from a traditional business program. It was an opportunity to listen, laugh, reflect, and gain a deeper understanding of the individual behind the public role.

A Leadership Journey Shaped by Hospitality

Before leading the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce, Johnson spent decades in the hospitality industry, developing an understanding of leadership in an environment where every detail, interaction, and team member contributes to the overall experience.

His career included an extensive tenure with Lawry’s Restaurants, where he held leadership responsibilities connected to the company’s Beverly Hills operations. Those years placed him at the center of one of the region’s most demanding service industries and helped shape the management philosophy he would later bring to the Chamber.

Hospitality requires more than operational knowledge. It depends on the ability to listen carefully, anticipate needs, build trust, solve problems in real time, and create an environment in which both guests and employees feel valued.

During the conversation, Johnson reflected on how these lessons influenced his people-first approach to leadership. His experiences in the restaurant industry reinforced the importance of supporting a team, maintaining high standards, and recognizing that strong organizations are ultimately built through human connection.

That foundation continues to inform his work at the Chamber, where leadership requires balancing the needs of businesses, community partners, civic stakeholders, and an evolving local economy.

The Power of Listening

One of the defining themes of the evening was the importance of listening.

Effective leadership is sometimes associated with having the strongest voice in the room. Johnson’s journey presents another model, one centered on understanding people, hearing different perspectives, and building relationships before attempting to lead them.

In hospitality, listening can transform a customer’s experience. In business and civic leadership, it can reveal concerns, encourage collaboration, and create opportunities that may otherwise be overlooked.

The discussion demonstrated how curiosity and personal engagement can become meaningful leadership tools. Whether connecting with an entrepreneur, welcoming a new Chamber member, supporting an established business, or engaging with community leaders, Johnson’s approach begins with understanding the person and the need behind the conversation.

This emphasis on listening has particular significance within a Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber serves businesses representing many industries, sizes, histories, and priorities. Leading such an organization requires the ability to find common ground while ensuring that individual members continue to feel seen and represented.

Building Community Through Connection

Johnson’s story also reflected the essential role that connection plays in successful communities.

The Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce brings together businesses, professionals, civic leaders, entrepreneurs, and community partners through advocacy, education, marketing, and relationship-building. At the center of that work is the belief that businesses are stronger when they are connected to one another and to the community they serve.

The live conversation at Gravitas embodied that same principle.

Guests gathered not simply to hear a leadership interview, but to participate in a shared experience. The evening created new introductions, strengthened existing relationships, and reminded attendees that some of the most meaningful business connections begin through authentic conversation.

By placing a respected local leader in a more personal setting, California Leaders provided the audience with a chance to consider leadership not as a title, but as a continuing practice shaped by service, adaptability, and trust.

A Different Side of Leadership

The most memorable leadership conversations are often the ones that move beyond accomplishments and reveal the experiences behind them.

Throughout the evening, Johnson shared reflections from different chapters of his life and career, creating moments of insight as well as laughter. The relaxed format allowed the conversation to move naturally between professional lessons and personal memories.

These moments gave attendees a fuller understanding of the qualities that have shaped Johnson’s leadership. His story demonstrated that leadership develops over time through work, relationships, challenges, changing responsibilities, and the willingness to remain open to new possibilities.

The conversation also illustrated the value of bringing authenticity into professional life. A leader’s ability to connect with others often begins with a willingness to be candid about the path that brought them to their present role.

For Johnson, that path has traveled through hospitality, business association service, community engagement, and Chamber leadership. Each stage contributed lessons that continue to influence how he works with people and approaches new challenges.

California Leaders: Real Stories. Real Leaders. Real Impact.

Led by Publisher & CEO Christopher Luna, California Leaders is a multi-platform initiative dedicated to celebrating and elevating leadership throughout the state.

More than a magazine, California Leaders brings leadership stories to life through print and digital publishing, podcast conversations, workshops, live programs, and the annual California Leaders Summit.

Its mission is summarized in three words: Real Stories. Real Leaders. Real Impact.

The platform spotlights executives, entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, civic voices, and changemakers whose work is helping shape California’s future. Rather than focusing exclusively on titles and achievements, its storytelling explores the values, experiences, and lessons that define each leader’s journey.

A signature component of the platform is its 2-Page Impact Story, which recognizes employees and organizational leaders whose dedication and vision have made a meaningful difference. These features are designed as lasting tributes that organizations can share in recognition of the people helping drive their success.

California Leaders’ editorial direction is guided by Editor-in-Chief Rick Gibson, whose background in higher education and executive leadership supports the platform’s commitment to authentic, diverse, and practical storytelling.

The organization’s Founders Club, an exclusive 24-member advisory group, helps guide the development of its platforms and ensures that its work reflects the breadth and spirit of leadership across California.

Through initiatives such as After Hours, California Leaders continues to create environments in which established and emerging leaders can learn from one another, form new relationships, and find inspiration in the real experiences behind professional success.

An Evening Made Possible Through Partnership

The Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce extends its sincere appreciation to California Leaders for featuring Todd Johnson and bringing this special live recording to the Beverly Hills community.

The Chamber also thanks Presenting Sponsor BMO U.S. for supporting an evening dedicated to leadership, connection, and meaningful conversation.

Special recognition is extended to Venue Host Gravitas, whose Beverly Hills setting provided an intimate and welcoming environment for the live audience and recording.

Programs of this kind are made possible through organizations that recognize the value of bringing people together and creating opportunities for thoughtful dialogue.

The Conversation Continues

The evening offered attendees an inspiring look at the experiences and principles that have shaped Todd Johnson’s leadership journey, from his formative years and hospitality career to his role at the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce.

It also served as a reminder that behind every organization is a human story and that some of the most valuable leadership lessons emerge when people are invited to speak openly about the path they have traveled.

The official interview will be released as part of the California Leaders After Hours series.

Stay tuned to the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce and California Leaders for the official release date and an opportunity to experience this engaging and personal conversation.

Learn More at CaliforniaLeaders.com
Photography: After Hours: Todd Johnson | California Leaders

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The article explores the increasingly important intersection of family continuity, governance, legacy planning, and modern reproductive care for private clients and multi-generational families.

As a Beverly Hills-based company, we are honored to contribute to this international conversation and to represent the innovation, entrepreneurship, and thought leadership that continue to distinguish our city on the global stage.

By Family Capital 30th May 2026

Take a trip to Beverly Hills, and one private concierge service you might not expect to find is the world’s first fertility family office. The foundations of IMA ART Fertility were established in Hong Kong in 2015 by Ron Sonnenberg, long before the firm relocated to California and evolved into its current form. In 2022, Michelle Tang joined the firm as CEO, shortly before its relocation to Beverly Hills, California.

IMA (pronounced ee-ma) ART Fertility was created to provide UHNW clients with high-touch, end-to-end advisory support and oversight at every stage of the journey to parenthood.

White Glove Fertility Family Office

Both Tang and Sonnenberg were living in Hong Kong before relocating to California, which is uniquely positioned to operate what is presently the world’s first fertility and surrogacy concierge model. Tang spent over a decade in banking compliance and risk management at UBS Global Wealth Management, Natixis and PwC, where governance is non-negotiable. This commitment to governance lies at the heart of IMA ART Fertility, where each client’s privacy and emotional support take center stage.

Michelle Tang and Ron Sonnenberg

“We run IMA ART Fertility like a Swiss private bank. Our service is highly bespoke to every single family. We do not post pictures of the families or the surrogates. We do not post any testimonials. Everything is very private,” says Sonnenberg.

In addition to bringing a strong focus on risk governance, Tang holds an Executive Master’s Degree in Luxury Management and Guest Experience from the Glion Institute of Higher Education in Switzerland.

This unique combination of governance expertise and luxury service standards distinguishes IMA ART Fertility as it advises private clients and family office families from across the globe.

Fertility Governance for Modern Families

Most firms operating in the fertility space utilize a mass market approach characterized by fragmented appointments and generic protocols. It is a clinical conveyor belt designed for volume, not for the individual

Utilizing a fertility family office model means that every step of the journey, from IVF and coordination of egg and sperm banking to genetic screening and legal oversight, is designed with intentionality and absolute discretion.

“We’re not interested in scale,” explains Sonnenberg. “Any fertility journey, especially one that involves crossing borders where clients are flying in from all over the world, demands a lot of assistance. We are available to these families seven days a week, 365 days a year. Pregnancy does not take the weekend off!”

ART refers to Assisted Reproductive Technology. This fits into the first of three key pillars of IMA ART Fertility: the medical pillar. Families are given a full fertility consultancy during which all IVF pre-screening considerations are assessed to map out the optimal journey, before embryo creation and storage. The second pillar is the legal pillar, which is paramount for any family to consider before embarking on the emotional journey of starting or growing a family.

It is this legal pillar that differentiates countries and states from one another. In most countries, surrogacy is illegal. By contrast, in California, and indeed much of the US, any couple – married or unmarried – can rest assured that surrogacy laws mean they are legally protected, as the parents of the child, carried to term by the gestational carrier.

“Surrogacy is a very big part of the fertility journey for many families who want to grow their family. If you’re a single man, or a couple, you need eggs (we have an extensive egg bank network here in America) and you need a uterus to grow from embryo to delivery nine months later,” says Sonnenberg.

IMA ART Fertility works with leading reproductive attorneys to match families with surrogate matches, and draft legally enforceable contracts to protect full parental rights and privacy once the child is born. The surrogate has no legal claim to the newborn. To reflect the unique demands of carrying a baby for nine months, IMA ART Fertility’s surrogates are well compensated above the market average.

The third pillar is the concierge service. Arriving clients are met and greeted at the airport and personally escorted to their Beverly Hills hotel. Clients are also personally escorted to the IVF clinic for treatment.

“It’s why we’re in California, and in particular, Beverly Hills. For most of the year, it’s not too hot, it’s not too cold. It is a lovely location to spend two weeks undergoing fertility treatment. There are numerous five-star hotels, Michelin-star restaurants, and world-class shopping on Rodeo Drive. IVF treatment itself is not too time-consuming. You’re in the clinic maybe every other day. We plan every detail of our clients’ two-week trip,” confirms Sonnenberg.

A Trusted Referral Path For Family Offices

Sonnenberg got the idea for a fertility family office

after noticing how often family offices and succession planning were covered in the financial press. Given that infertility rates reach 17.8%, according to the World Health Organization, Sonnenberg and Tang sought to address the most human aspect of what a family office stands for: preserving the bloodline.

“We googled fertilityfamilyoffice.com, and to our surprise, nothing appeared. If you don’t have a next generation, you don’t have continuity,” says Sonnenberg.

Wealth professionals may be aware of their clients’ fertility issues but feel it is too difficult a topic to advise on. Knowing that such a bespoke service now exists

changes the dynamic for UHNW clients and their family office advisers, giving them a trusted referral path for one of the most consequential personal decisions their clients will ever face; handled with the same precision and discretion they expect across every other dimension of their affairs.

The most important question a client should ask themselves is: Are we prepared to invest the time?

“It doesn’t happen overnight,” says Sonnenberg. “Things don’t always go smoothly. We’re dealing with humans. Our surrogates are screened emotionally, medically and legally, and there can sometimes be problems along the way. But when challenges arise, Michelle and I step forward to rectify them.

“We bring not only Swiss private banking governance protocols to the client’s fertility journey but an Asian client service standard that just doesn’t exist in America.

“When you are a volume-driven fertility business, it’s an entirely different experience. With IMA ART Fertility, we show it doesn’t have to be that way.”

IMA Art Fertility
424.284.1408
468 N. Camden Dr., Suite 288A
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
https://www.imaartfertility.com
Luxury Fertility Concierge & Surrogacy Agency | Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce

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Imagine exploring New Zealand’s fjords by helicopter, soaking in geothermal pools reached only by floatplane, boarding a private yacht in the Hauraki Gulf, and retreating each evening to legendary properties like Huka Lodge or Park Hyatt Auckland, all while traveling seamlessly between destinations aboard a luxury private jet configured with fully lie-flat seating and an onboard expedition team.

Some in the industry have even begun referring to these journeys as a “cruise ship in the sky.” And surprisingly, the comparison makes perfect sense.

Much like luxury expedition cruising, private jet expeditions are less about transportation and more about immersion, access and emotional experience. Travelers move effortlessly between extraordinary destinations while every detail, accommodations, dining, logistics and curated experiences, is thoughtfully orchestrated behind the scenes.

For affluent travelers who value both adventure and comfort, this style of travel offers something increasingly rare: the ability to explore the world deeply without sacrificing ease.

A More Considered Way to Travel

Today’s luxury traveler is evolving. Increasingly, travelers are seeking journeys that feel meaningful rather than rushed, immersive rather than performative.

That shift is driving interest toward experiential travel focused on:

• cultural connection,
• small-group exploration,
• remote access,
• and elevated service.

Private jet journeys are uniquely positioned at the intersection of all four.

Unlike traditional touring, which can sometimes feel fast-paced and heavily logistical, these itineraries are designed with emotional rhythm in mind. Days unfold through carefully layered experiences: a scenic rail journey through New Zealand’s Southern Alps, a helicopter flight above Milford Sound, a private welcome dinner overlooking the Pacific, or an afternoon immersed in Māori culture amid Rotorua’s geothermal landscapes.

The result is not simply a vacation, but a fully curated narrative of place.

Why Luxury Travelers Are Drawn to Private Jet Expeditions

One of the greatest luxuries today is not merely exclusivity, it is ease.

Luxury private jet expeditions eliminate many of the friction points associated with international travel:

• complex airport transfers,
• repeated unpacking,
• long commercial flight connections,
• and fragmented planning.

Instead, travelers experience a seamless journey between some of the world’s most remarkable destinations, often accessing places difficult to reach independently.

Equally important is the atmosphere onboard. Much like a luxury cruise, these journeys foster camaraderie among like-minded travelers who share a passion for discovery, culture and elevated experiences.

For many guests, the journey itself becomes as memorable as the destinations.

The Future of Experiential Luxury Travel

As luxury travel continues evolving, there is growing demand for journeys that blend exploration with refinement.

This is particularly true among travelers seeking:

• milestone celebrations,
• retirement adventures,
• multigenerational experiences,
• or long-awaited bucket-list journeys.

Destinations like Scandinavia, Antarctica, Africa, New Zealand and the South Pacific are increasingly being explored through highly curated expedition-style experiences that combine immersive adventure with exceptional accommodations and personalized service.

In many ways, luxury travel is returning to something timeless, the romance of the journey itself. Not rushed tourism. Not checklist travel. But thoughtful exploration designed to inspire wonder.

And perhaps that is why private jet expeditions resonate so deeply. They remind us that the most extraordinary journeys are not only about where we go, but how we experience the world along the way.

As experiential luxury travel continues to evolve, journeys by private jet, expedition ship and immersive small-group exploration are redefining how affluent travelers experience the world.

Adventure Chic Cruises & Travel is a luxury travel advisory specializing in curated ocean, river and expedition journeys, as well as immersive experiential travel around the world. Founded by Beverly Hills Chamber member Joyce Britton, Adventure Chic helps travelers design meaningful, elevated journeys tailored to their travel style and aspirations. Learn more at Adventure Chic Cruises & Travel or follow along on Instagram at @the_adventure_chic.

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In destinations such as Beverly Hills, where aesthetics and brand identity are inseparable, retail has become a curated experience. Every element, from materials to lighting, from spatial flow to visual cues, contributes to a carefully orchestrated environment that reflects the essence of a brand and its storytelling.

At the forefront of this retail transformation are companies capable of translating creative vision into tangible environments. This is where Pardgroup operates: bridging concept and execution to deliver retail spaces that are both visually striking and operationally seamless.

Rather than competing with digital, physical retail now works in harmony with it. Pardgroup supports brands in developing “phygital” experiences where technology enhances the environment without overshadowing it – from immersive installations to interactive storytelling elements that create meaningful engagement.

Temporary activations, pop-ups, and retail takeovers have become key tools in this evolution. Pardgroup works closely with premium and luxury brands to design and deliver these environments with precision, ensuring that each project feels unique while maintaining consistency across global markets. In this context, craftsmanship and technical expertise are as important as creativity.

Flexibility is also central to modern retail. Spaces are designed to adapt, evolve, and respond to changing needs. Through integrated production capabilities and a global network, Pardgroup enables brands to implement modular solutions and scalable activations without compromising on quality or detail.

Behind every successful retail experience lies a complex process of design development, engineering, production, logistics, and installation. Pardgroup’s role is to ensure that each of these phases is executed with the highest level of control and precision, transforming ambitious concepts into fully realized environments.

Ultimately, the future of retail is defined by its ability to create lasting impressions. In a market where attention is fleeting, physical spaces offer something uniquely powerful: a tangible, immersive connection between brand and audience. Through its integrated approach, Pardgroup continues to support brands in shaping these moments –  turning spaces into experiences that resonate far beyond the point of sale.

About Pardgroup
Pardgroup is a global retail and field marketing company specializing in end-to-end solutions, from concept and technical design to production, logistics, and installation. With operations in the United States and worldwide, Pardgroup supports premium and luxury brands in delivering high-impact retail experiences. Learn more at www.pardgroup.com

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Set at Franklin Avenue and Orange Drive, overlooking Hollywood Boulevard, The Magic Castle stands as one of Los Angeles’ most mysterious and iconic landmarks. Its presence feels deeply connected to the illumination of the city, from the Chateauesque jewel above Hollywood Boulevard to the legendary icons found moments away along Sunset Boulevard, including The Beverly Hills Hotel and Greystone Mansion.

Upon arrival, Chamber President & CEO Todd Johnson, Senior Vice President Blair Schlecter, and Chamber staff were warmly welcomed by Erika Larsen and Jessica Hopkins, President & COO of The Magic Castle. The duo steward an institution that has been closely tied to their family for generations, carrying forward a legacy of magic.

As we entered the vestibule, we approached the famed secret passage, opened only by speaking the secret phrase. Inside, the atmosphere immediately reflected the storied character. With a strict no-photography policy, the experience encourages guests to be fully present, preserving the mystery and intimacy that define the club.

After being shown the main bar and the layout of the historic mansion, we gathered for cocktails and conversation, speaking about the history imbued throughout the building, the Larsen family’s legacy, Hollywood’s golden-era mystique, and the natural connection between The Magic Castle and Beverly Hills.

The history of The Magic Castle is inseparable from the Larsen family. William W. Larsen Sr. and his wife, Gerrie, helped establish magic as a family legacy, later carried forward by their sons, Bill Larsen Jr. and Milt Larsen. In the early 1960s, the family transformed the historic mansion, built in 1908 by banker Rollin B. Lane on Franklin Avenue, into a private clubhouse dedicated to magic, performance, and theatrical hospitality.

Throughout the visit, every room revealed another layer of story. From custom bars crafted from stage floors to a gallery of magic photography, lithographs, prints, paintings, sculpture and hidden architectural details, the Castle feels designed to transport guests into a world of impossible dimension. Each room offers its own character, allowing performances to unfold in settings that feel eternal and timeless.

At the end of the visit, Erika and Jessica led our team into a private roundtable room, where the setting itself heightened the anticipation before an intimate card performance unfolded just for our group. What followed was an inexplicable display of skill, timing, and illusion that left our team in complete astonishment. From there, we were invited to wander the members-only club and experience carte blanche magic throughout the remainder of the evening.

There is a powerful alignment between The Magic Castle and Beverly Hills. Both are rooted in legacy, refinement, craftsmanship, and the arts. Beverly Hills continues to welcome high-level visitors from around the world, natural flâneurs, in search of beauty, elegance, and a storied journey.

As Beverly Hills continues to celebrate its cultural excellence, The Magic Castle remains a nearby abode of mystique, one that reflects the enduring spirit and imagination of Los Angeles.

Learn More: https://www.magiccastle.com/

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A New Kind of Senior Care, Built Around the Family

Most senior care services were designed for a different era — one in which a single family member could devote her days to coordinating doctors, prescriptions, home aides, and household logistics. That model no longer reflects how families live. Today’s adult children are running companies, raising children of their own, and managing parents whose care needs grow more complex by the year. Kin Concierge steps into that gap as a dedicated extension of the family, providing expert clinical guidance, healthcare coordination, and curated in-home support that works seamlessly alongside a parent’s existing medical team.

Each Kin family is paired with a dedicated physician advisor and a concierge care manager who learn the rhythms, preferences, and relationships that make every household unique. From scheduling specialist appointments and coordinating prescriptions, to arranging private caregivers and other in-home services from a vetted network of providers, Kin operates as a single, trusted point of contact — replacing the chaos of fragmented vendors and group chats with calm, organized coordination.

When Families Reach Out to Kin

Families typically engage Kin Concierge at moments when the weight of coordination has become unsustainable. Common scenarios include:

• Adult children managing a parent’s care from another city or while traveling for work
• Families navigating a recent diagnosis and needing expert guidance through complex medical decisions
• Parents aging in place who require an additional layer of advocacy and support
• Loved ones in luxury senior living communities whose families want trusted eyes on day-to-day care
• Households facing overwhelming care coordination across multiple specialists, prescriptions, and home services

In each of these moments, Kin provides the structure, expertise, and discreet white-glove support that allow families to make confident decisions without becoming full-time care managers themselves.

Physician-Led from the Ground Up

Kin Concierge was founded by Dr. Ryan Van Wert, a Stanford-trained, triple board-certified physician with deep experience in senior care and complex disease management. He built Kin from firsthand experience with the fragmented healthcare landscape and the challenges families face in securing the elevated level of care their loved ones deserve. Every Kin engagement carries that clinical rigor — an advisor who can explain what the cardiologist actually meant, advocate during a hospital stay, or connect families to top specialists when a second opinion is needed.

The Outcome: Time, Presence, and Peace of Mind

The most meaningful measure of Kin’s work isn’t the number of appointments coordinated or prescriptions managed — it’s what families do with the hours they get back. One Kin family member put it simply: for the first time in three years, she didn’t spend Sunday on the phone with her mother’s pharmacy. She spent it with her mother, looking through a wedding album. That kind of moment — ordinary, irreplaceable, and almost lost to logistics — is what Kin exists to protect.

For Beverly Hills families navigating the realities of aging parents, Kin Concierge offers a sophisticated, deeply personal alternative to going it alone: an expert team that quietly carries the load so families can carry the moments.

Kin Concierge is a physician-led senior care concierge serving families in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, and most geographies in the US. Founded by Dr. Ryan Van Wert, MD, Kin provides advisory services, healthcare coordination, and curated in-home support for families caring for aging loved ones. Kin Concierge is not a primary care provider; our team works alongside each client’s existing primary care physician and specialist medical team to provide an additional layer of advocacy, coordination, and support. To learn more or schedule a complimentary 30-minute consultation, visit www.kinconcierge.com or call (650) 880-1988.

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In the quiet luminescence of the Beverly Hilton ballroom, the Miss America pageant has crowned its 2050 winner. Miss Beverly Hills—frozen in time with excitement as the crown is lowered, but the expected gasp of joy is missing. As she turns to the cameras, her face remains a motionless marvel—porcelain, poreless, and horrifyingly still. She attempts to smile, but the muscles gave out years before; her joy is now trapped behind lead curtain brows and chemical paralysis. 

She looks out into the audience, seeking a human reflection, but finds only a rolling wave of flattened, ear-to-ear foreheads. A sea of expressionless spectators stares back—a collective monument to a generation that traded its humanity for a fleeting, frozen perfection, only to find that while the “fix” was temporary, the loss of character was permanent.

The Aesthetic Apocalypse of 2050: A haunting glimpse into a future where transactional beauty has erased human expression. While the winner’s skin is poreless and “perfect,” the ability to convey joy has been traded for a frozen, leaden stillness—a stark contrast to the Skin Longevity movement championed by the Maison of Supreme Skin™.

This haunting vision of 2050 serves as a stark warning: when we treat the face as a static object rather than a living medium of human connection, we lose the very essence of beauty. At 9100 Wilshire Blvd, the rebellion against this “Aesthetic Apocalypse” has already begun. Beverly Wilshire Aesthetics is more than a premier Beverly Hills Med Spa; it is the Maison of Supreme Skin™. Here, we have inaugurated a movement that rejects the pursuit of the frozen mask in favor of a much more ambitious goal: Skin Longevity.

The Governance of Biological Integrity: A Physician-Led Rebellion

True beauty is found in kinetic vitality—the ability for the skin to move, breathe, and reflect the soul. Under the leadership of Dr. Behnoush Zarrini, a dual board-certified physician with 35 years of clinical expertise, the Maison treats the skin as a vital, regenerative organ.

• The Forbes Voice of the Industry: Dr. Zarrini is the author of a seminal Forbes column where he serves as a critical voice for the global aesthetics industry. His analyses—such as “Permanence Vs. Maintenance“ and “Two-Faced: The Great Plastic Surgeon Sell-Out Story“—have redefined the national conversation. By exposing the “biological impossibilities” of instant-fix marketing and the rise of “Ghost Doctors,” Dr. Zarrini has positioned BWA as the primary architect of an industry-wide shift toward longevity.
• A Legacy of Clinical Trust: We are guardians of your health as much as your aesthetic. The clinic has received the Healthgrades Safety Excellence Award for four consecutive years (2023–2026).
• A Standard of Verified Excellence: While we plan for the future, we master the present. Beverly Wilshire Aesthetics is currently recognized as the #1 Best Med Spa by The Beverly Hills Weekly and is ranked by Trust Analytica as the #1 Med Spa in Beverly Hills, the #3 Best in California, and #9 in the United States. Our Maison has also been awarded “Best Botox in Los Angeles” by Resident Magazine for a technique that prioritizes structural grace over muscle silence. Across hundreds of verified patient interactions, our data reflects a rare 5.0-star consensus: Pros: Everything. Cons: N/A.

Engineering the Biological Portfolio: The Science of Skin Longevity

At this Beverly Hills Med Spa, the focus is on Precision over Production. Through the Maison of Supreme Skin™, we curate treatments designed to fortify your “Biological Portfolio” rather than deplete it:

• The Regenerative Directive: We reject the “instant volume” of synthetic fillers that often lead to facial bloat and migration. Instead, we utilize deep-tissue remodeling (Morpheus8 and Next-Gen Biostimulation) to force the body’s own architecture to rebuild itself, ensuring your contours remain defined, native, and structurally sound.
• The Longitudinal Skin Journey: We are the only Maison to treat skin as a lifelong data set. Through our Patient Longitudinal Study, we track the skin’s behavior across years, adjusting our interventions to ensure you age along a “natural vector”—avoiding the abrupt, distorting corrections that reveal a face has been “worked on.”
• Cellular Wealth & Barrier Defense: We view the skin barrier as your most vital defensive asset. Our protocols utilize recovery-aware cellular couriers—high-potency ceramides and bio-identical peptides—to fortify the “wealth” of your skin’s integrity.

Capitalizing on Character: A Strategic Investment in Your Identity

For the members of the Beverly Hills Chamber and our discerning global clientele, the Maison offers a rational, measurable return on identity. We believe that an investment in Skin Longevity is an investment in your most vital asset.

By choosing a plan rooted in expertise and careful calibration, you avoid the aggressive, distorting corrections of the future. You are not simply purchasing a procedure; you are joining a Maison that understands that the most beautiful face is one that can still tell a story.

The conversation at 9100 Wilshire Blvd begins not with what can be erased by next weekend, but with the humanity we can preserve for a lifetime.

Evolve Your Skin. Become Supreme. Welcome to the Maison.

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Set on 17.5 acres at the western gateway of the city, The One Beverly Hills will bring together the Aman Beverly Hills hotel, two Aman-branded residential towers, Aman Club, curated luxury retail and dining, wellness spaces, 10 acres of botanical gardens and open space, along with the thoughtful renovation of The Beverly Hilton. The scale and integration of these elements signal a transformative addition to the city’s new landmark.

The experience began with an introduction to the development leadership at CAIN Development, including Senior Managing Director & Head of Development Larry Green and Vice President of Development Scott Priester. The tour commenced at CAIN’s Century City office, a refined skyrise suite that serves as the operational nucleus of the project, where strategy and architecture converge.

At the center of the presentation was a remarkable three-dimensional architectural model of the entire development, envisioned by world-renowned architect Norman Foster. Crafted with precision, the model offered a bird’s-eye perspective of the master plan. This physical representation, paired with immersive digital renderings and a cinematic video presentation, brought the project to life in a way that transcended conventional planning review.

The presentation highlighted Aman’s signature approach seamlessly integrated into a Beverly Hills urban context. Residences, hotel accommodations, curated retail, and elevated amenities are all designed to coexist within a fully realized ecosystem of luxury.

An intriguing detail shared during the session underscored the sheer scale: the volume of earth excavated to date could fill wheelbarrows stretching from Beverly Hills to London. It is a vivid illustration of the magnitude of transformation currently underway.

The second phase of the tour transitioned from conceptual to physical. Crossing the boulevard, the group arrived at the southwestern cornerstone of the site. What now appears as a vast, open excavation is the foundation of a future landmark. Towering retaining walls, dense frameworks of rebar, and the early formation of structural cores reveal the complexity of engineering at work. Multiple cranes move in coordinated rhythm as the build continues.

The tour culminated at the illustrious “The New” Merv Griffin Way, a famous stretch of road connecting a section of Wilshire and Santa Monica Blvd, offering a compelling vantage point. This corridor, currently in transition, will evolve into a multi-level integrated thoroughfare framed by lush gardens and walkable design. 

CAIN Development’s The One Beverly Hills project represents one of the most ambitious mixed-use luxury developments in the United States. Its alignment with Aman elevates its global prestige, alongside Beverly Hills as a continued leader in high-end lifestyle innovation. Thank you for the opportunity to experience the development process unfold.⁠

Learn More:
Cain International and The Beverly Hilton
The One Beverly Hills
The Aman

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