CCA Membership Testimonials 2008 "CCA is the most results-oriented business association in Los Angeles. They directly benefit our bottom line and that of our clients. We work together to bring new business to Los Angeles and our partnership has been mutually beneficial. John Cushman III President Cushman & Wakefield "CCA's expertise on housing & land use matters & their advocacy on these issues has been very beneficial to our bottom line. They are a strong voice for rational land use policies & they are very connected & able to get results from the political establishment. As both a developer & property owner we see great value in being involved with them." Jeff Lee President The Lee Group, Inc. "As a property owner, developer and business we have been greatly benefited by our membership in CCA. Carol Schatz and her staff are politically astute, politically well-connected and have their finger on the pulse of what impacts business in Los Angeles. We get great bang for our buck." Robert (Rob) Maguire III Co-Chief Executive Officer, Chairman of Board of Directors, Maguire Properties "CCA's leadership on real estate, housing and land use issues has clearly made it the business leader in Los Angeles. Their effective advocacy has benefited the entire development community." Kevin Ratner President Forest City Residential West "The Central City Association is Downtown Los Angeles." Eli Broad Founder The Broad Foundation "CCA is the clear leader for Downtown Los Angeles. The organization tenaciously lobbied on behalf of Staples Phase I, and continues to work with our business and the Downtown community on Staples Phase II. There is no substitute for dedication." Timothy J. Leiweke President STAPLES Center "Some hear CCA and think Downtown, I hear CCA and think the future of Los Angeles County. From the sound stages of the entertainment industry to the Office of the Mayor, the voice of CCA can be heard across the city." Melissa Patack Vice President & General Manager, Motion Picture Association of America "CCA is clearly the leader for the new Downtown. Being L.A.'s premier business advocacy organization for over 80 years requires a 24/7 commitment not only to business, but also to people. I have been involved with similar organizations and can say that working with CCA has been one of the most all around rewarding experiences. Both personally and professionally it allowed me to participate in the metamorphous that is taking place all around us -creating a world-class center for business, art, and entertainment." Christopher (Chris) Martin CEO, Co-Chairman AC Martin Partners "Through its diverse committees and insider contact with legislative leaders, CCA provides an invaluable resource to the Los Angeles business community. Time and time again, CCA has lobbied successfully on issues of importance to Weston Benshoof Rochefort Rubalcava & MacCuish, LLP and the business community as a whole." Steve Weston Partner Weston Benshoof Rochefort Rubalcava & MacCuish, LLP Former Chairman of CCA "The Central City Association was there every step of the way as Ralphs opened Downtown's first grocery store in fifty years. CCA's advocacy and political know-how is invaluable for Ralphs in our first year of business in Downtown, and as a supermarket chain throughout Southern California. CCA fights hard to help retailers thrive with it's extensive membership and influence. Ralphs is back in Downtown and is OPEN for business, due largely to CCA" Charles Barfield Vice President Public Affairs Ralphs Back to top           © 2007 Central City Association.