Los Angeles Business Event Combines Business Expo With Networking Mixer to Create a Business Event Unlike Any Other

Chambers of Commerce and Businesses From Across Southern California Join Together to Network Their Business Into Success at L.A.’s Largest Mixer

LOS ANGELES, CA — (MARKET WIRE) — May 24, 2007 — In Los Angeles, the adage, "It’s not what you know, it’s who you know" still rings true. And the more people you know the better. L.A.’s Largest Mixer provides the perfect opportunity to mix business with the pleasure of networking to help build that ever-important contact list.

"Recently, we had the joy of attending ‘Orange County’s Largest Mixer’ for the first time. Up until this year, I had never heard of this remarkable networking event, and now that I have, I can’t stop talking about it!," said Stephanie Jensen, owner and event performer with Once Upon A Princess, a character company that specializes in children’s birthday parties and special events. "It was such a wonderful experience for our company — generating more exposure and new client relationships than anything we have ever previously attended, and we intend to continue participating for years to come."

Scheduled for Thursday, July 26, 2007, the event will take place at the historic Shrine Auditorium Expo Center, 700 W. 32nd St., Los Angeles, CA 90007. A $20 admission fee gives attendees the opportunity to view more than 250 exhibitors and network with local "influentials" on the cutting edge of Los Angeles’ business elite.

"This event is a very valuable business tool and networking opportunity," said Pat Clark, membership manager for the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce. "Some groups have begun to plan for it well in advance because it allows them the opportunity to meet new contacts, businesses and members from neighboring communities such as Long Beach, the San Fernando Valley and Santa Monica."

Now in its 9th successful year, the Mixer has grown to represent a powerful meeting of Los Angeles area chambers of commerce and local businesses representing hundreds of industries and companies in Southern California.

"If you want to build a library of resources, the Largest Mixers are a must," commented Melanie Rae, president of Black Butterfly Consulting. "The organizations and attendees at the Mixer are so diverse — it’s a great opportunity to find local resources."

Designed to be part expo and part business social event, L.A.’s Largest Mixer accomplishes both by providing an "open feel" for the exhibitor’s area and conversational areas for casual one-on-one discussions with existing contacts or building new relationships.

L.A.’s Largest Mixer, produced by The Dave Linden Group, Inc., is an annual event that brings together local business organizations and Los Angeles area Chambers of Commerce for an evening of professional networking and business outreach. A resounding success for the past nine years, the much-heralded event’s format has even been reproduced in other regions, including Orange County, Inland Empire and Las Vegas. For a complete list of exhibitors and sponsors, please visit www.lamixer.com or call 323-860-9999 for further information.

L.A.’s Largest Mixer IX is hosted by the following organizations: Chambers of Commerce: Century City, Culver City, Encino, Greater El Sereno, Greater Lakewood, Greater San Fernando Valley, Greater West Los Angeles, Hollywood, Los Angeles Area, LA Junior, Miracle Mile, Regional Black, Santa Monica, Sherman Oaks, Swedish-American, United Chambers of the San Fernando Valley, Universal City North Hollywood, and West Hollywood. Convention and Visitors Bureaus: Anaheim/Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau, LA INC., and Long Beach Area. Business Organizations: American Business Women’s Association, Asian Business Association, Downtown LA Business Improvement District, HSMAI-Greater Los Angeles Chapter, Latin Business Association, National Association Of Women Business Owners-Los Angeles, Rotary Club of Los Angeles, Toastmasters International-District 52, and Travel and Tourism Marketing Association.

The event is co-sponsored by Conexion, EL Aviso Magazine, KABC Radio, Los Angeles CityBeat, L.A. Downtown News, La Opinion Newspaper, Market Wire, Meetings and Mixers, Los Angeles Times’ Reading by 9, ReEvolve Designs, San Fernando Valley Business Journal and Titan Worldwide.