The Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce was pleased to join the Rotary Club of Beverly Hills for its first Rotary Monday of 2026, an evening that highlighted innovation, resilience, and civic partnership in our community.

Guests were honored to hear from Dr. Arun Sharma, PhD, a leading stem cell biologist specializing in cardiovascular biology and space biosciences. Dr. Sharma is an associate professor at Cedars-Sinai and is affiliated with the Board of Governors Regenerative Medicine Institute, the Smidt Heart Institute, the Cancer Institute, and the Department of Biomedical Sciences. He also serves as Director of the Center for Space Medicine Research and Director of the CIRM Shared Resources Laboratory. His presentation offered an inspiring look at how cutting-edge biomedical research is advancing human health, both on Earth and beyond.

The evening included a powerful Inspirational Moment from Rotary member Tara Riceberg, who shared reflections following a tragic fire on Christmas Day that claimed her business and impacted neighboring families. Her remarks underscored the importance of compassion, perseverance, and community support in times of adversity.

Service remained at the forefront as the Rotary Club of Beverly Hills awarded grants to two impactful local organizations, Verbum Dei Jesuit High School and CASA of Los Angeles

The Chamber was proud to participate in the program with Todd Johnson, President & CEO of the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce, who joined Rotary as a featured speaker. Todd shared insights on Beverly Hills’ evolving business landscape and emphasized the value of collaboration between civic institutions, service organizations, and the local business community.

Hosted at the iconic The Beverly Hills Hotel, the evening was a strong reminder of how shared leadership and service strengthen Beverly Hills. The Chamber looks forward to continued partnership with the Rotary Club of Beverly Hills in support of our city and the causes that make it thrive.