About this Event
Palibu Chamber Recovery Expo
Sunday, October 11 | 11:00–3:00 p.m. Join the PaliBu Chamber of Commerce for the October Recovery Expo, the final quarterly Recovery Expo of 2026, in the heart of Pacific Palisades. Connect with trusted rebuilding professionals, local businesses, nonprofits, and recovery resources to help navigate every stage of the rebuilding process. Whether you're seeking expert guidance, products, services, or community connections, you'll find the information and support needed to move forward with confidence.
Agenda
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
PANEL: FINANCING THE RECOVERY
Host: Moderated by Maryam Zar, Palibu Chamber
Info: Panelists: Dr. Ben Kallin, US Small Business Administration; Ramon “Ray” Mendoza, LISC; Ali Ahsan, Wallis Bank; Brian Cho, Lendistry
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
PANEL: THE ARCHITECTURE OF PROGRESS
Host: Moderated by: Frances Anderton of KCRW
Info: Rebuilding an entire community requires a thoughtful, compassionate, and innovative approach—and an entirely new set of criteria. From wildfire resilience and evolving climate challenges to infrastructure, materials, and the preservation of community character, the architects shaping the future of the Palisades are navigating unprecedented complexities.
Hear from architects who are deeply involved in the rebuilding process—designing for a more resilient future, guiding homeowners through the challenges of rebuilding, and helping envision what the Palisades can become. This is architecture not simply as a response to disaster, but as a catalyst for progress, renewal, and a stronger community.
Panelists:
Clive Wilkinson, Clive Wilkinson Architects
Reza Akef, Metro Capital Builders & PPCC
Christine Ross, Addition Building & Design
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
PANEL: THE POLICY OF REBUILDING COMMUNITY
Host: Moderated by: Merritt Farren
Info: Calling all Palisades residents and community activists—this one will focus on the politics and infrastructure decisions being made now that will have considerable impacts on our future.
Panelists:
John Erickson, Candidate for State Senate
Brian Goldsmith, Candidate for State Senate
Deborah Klein Lopez, Candidate for State Assembly
Ted Nordblum, Candidate for State Assembly
Event venue & nearby stays
15233 La Cruz Dr, 15233 La Cruz Drive, Los Angeles, United States
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