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Chatsworth B.I.D. / VEDC / SFV Specials Chatsworth B.I.D. The Chatsworth Business Improvement District (BID) was formed in 1999 to generate support for local businesses through a variety of programs and activities. The BID is a nonprofit given the authority by local stakeholders in the primary Chatsworth business corridor to assess themselves for local business enhancement projects. Its operations are run by a community elected Board of Directors with oversight by an Advisory Board appointed by the local Council office. The BID’s mission is to continuously improve business conditions within Chatsworth through a set of strategic initiatives including, but not limited to, security, marketing, beautification, and community involvement with an emphasis on fiscal responsibility and discipline. Chatsworth Business Improvement District T: 818-341-2428 | chatsworthbid.com VEDC Valley Economic Development Center (VEDC) provides services to small and medium sized business owners, entrepreneurs and members of the communities it serves. VEDC has grown to become the largest non-profit business development corporation in the Los Angeles area. It operates and facilitates several programs and projects such as: SBA Women’s Business Center and San Fernando Valley Financial Development Corporation. The combination of successful programs has created a focused vision of economic opportunity, effective organization of resources, and the fostering of job creation. VEDC will continue its efforts, unconditionally, to maintain a strong economy and a better quality of life in the communities we serve. Valley Economic Development Center T: 818-907-9977 | vedc.org PROVIDENCE HOLY CROSS MEDICAL CENTER we’re on a mission for good health For more than 50 years, Providence Holy Cross Medical Center has served its Mission of providing compassionate, high-quality health care services to our community. Our board-certified physicians, valued specialty services and essential community outreach programs continue this tradition of care. Our excellence is backed by five-star rankings from the nation’s leading hospital ratings company, for programs that range from stroke care, heart failure treatment, and emergency to maternity care. For a FREE referral to one of our medical staff physicians please call 1-888-HEALING (432-5464). We’re on a mission for quality health care. We’re Providence Holy Cross Medical Center. Join our Email Club to receive specials from local businesses. To sign up, visit sfvspecials.com. www.providence.org/holycross 1-888-HEALING (432-5464)