Local Visionairies to Imagine the Future at Chamber of Commerce Event

City Hall isn't the only place gearing up to celebrate the Beverly Hills centennial in January of 2014.

The Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce kicks its efforts off Tuesday, April 9 with a event bringing some of the brightest minds in the region to ponder the future of Beverly Hills.

The event, called "Beverly Hills Tomorrow," takes place from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.,  at the Beverly Hilton.

Michael Burns, Vice-Chairman of Lionsgate Entertainment, will talk about the future of the film industry.

Lynda Resnick, who owns FIJI Water, POM Wonderful and several other brands, will talk about philanthropy.

Henrik Fisker, founder of the Fisker car, will talk about entrepreneurship.

Dr. Eduardo Marban, who runs the Cedars Sinai Heart Institute, will talk about the future of stem cell research.

Nancy Aossey, who runs International Medical Corps, and has briefed the White House and Members of the Congress about humanitarian affairs, will talk about the difference business communities can make through their involvement.

KNX's Frank Mottek, host of KNX's "Business Hour" will MC.

Beverly Hills Chamber executive director Alexander Stettinski told us he is particularly excited about the salons that will follow speakers' formal remarks.

"The salons will allow a more intimate discussion," he said. "Attendees can follow an executive into a smaller area and ask questions and network among themselves."

Settinski said the event is inspired, in part, by the TED conferences that have been having such an impact on American culture, though the salons set it apart.

He said hopes to make the event an annual one.

Tickets are $200 for general admission, $150 for Chamber members.

Beverly Hills Patch readers can attend for just $100 by signing up at the Chamber website using the PATCHBH promo code.

For more information about this event or to purchase tickets, visit beverlyhillschamber.com/tomorrow or call 310.248.1000.