BIZBUZZ for the week of March 11, 2011

BIZBUZZ

E-waste collection: Dispose of computer monitors, televisions, photocopiers, fax machines and other electronics, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Canoga Bowl, 20122 Vanowen St., Canoga Park. Sponsored by the Greater San Fernando Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Economic Development Collaborative-Ventura County: The nonprofit resource for Ventura County businesses launched a new website, www.edc-vc.com.

Glendale Studios: The 25-year-old studio has opened a fully digital post-production facility on its lot at 1239 S. Glendale Ave. The facility features two editing bays capable of handling Avid, Final Cut Pro and other editing software.

IHOP: The subsidiary of Glendale-based DineEquity Inc. raised $2.5 million during its National Pancake Day campaign and will donate the money to Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and other local charities.

Kinetic Lighting: The event lighting and rental company is relocating from North Hollywood to Glendale, where it will lease space at 722 Thompson Ave. It will become the newest occupant in Glendale's "Creative Corridor," which includes DreamWorks, The Walt Disney Co. and Technicolor.

Lee & Associates-LA North/Ventura Inc.: Named industrial brokers Grant Fulkerson and Scott Linklater as principals in the commercial real estate firm.

Fulkerson last year transacted more than 1.5 million square feet of property sales and leases valued at $46.5 million. Since joining Lee in 2003, Linklater has been involved in the sales and leasing of more than 300 properties valued in excess of $50 million.

Limousine Connection: The North Hollywood-based company won the award for Best Website at the recent Limousine & Chartered Transportation International Show in Las Vegas. Limousine Connection beat out more than 100 other chauffeured transportation companies for the e-commerce award.

Josh Mann: Has joined the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corp. as manager of business retention and marketing. He formerly was a senior account executive for Passantino Andersen Communications.

Megatrax Production: The North Hollywood-based studio is opening an office in New York City, joining the company's satellite operations in Dallas, Miami, Nashville and overseas.

Rally Kia: Held its grand opening Thursday at the Palmdale Auto Mall, 438 Auto Vista Drive. The Rally Auto Group also includes Buick, GMC, Cadillac and Hyundai.

Superior Grocers: Opened this week at 38360 20th St. East, Palmdale.

Does your business have a hiring, promotion, grand opening or other achievement to announce? E-mail information and photos to us at bizbuzz@dailynews.com.

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