On March 28th, when the summer air travel season officially begins, Iberia  began to offer direct flights from Spain to Los Angeles, California. It is the Spanish airline’s first new route under the Joint Business agreement with American Airlines and British Airways to coordinate coverage of North Atlantic routes.Iberia has scheduled direct Madrid-Los Angeles flights on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. In addition, Iberia offers excellent connections via Boston, Chicago, and New York every day of the week under a code-share arrangement with American Airlines.

Rafael Sanchez-lozano, Iberia Chief Executive, said good bye to the clients of this first flight, and his comment was ” from now on Wester Cost of U.S. is closer to Spain. The new flight is a great contribution for the tourism for both sides and also brings Californian and Spanish companies nearer” this one will increas the trade exchange between both communities, because many companies will decide to expand their business and they will be able to visit the new investors.

Nowadays, Iberia has busy of the flight which goes to L.A., and they think to open more flights during the week. SO Iberia is consolidating the U.S. as the biggest market the airline in the long haul. In 2011 Iberia will offer a total of 1,164,000 seats between Spain and the U.S., representing an increase of 13 percent over 2010.

The Minister of Industry, Tourism and Trade, Miguel Sebastian, last March 22, 2011 presented in New York Plan balance Made in / by Spain in America, launched in March 2009. The Plan has served to open and build a new stage in economic and trade relations between Spain and the largest economy in the world, in a climate of friendship and trust to be maintained and strengthened. Whose ultimate goal was to improve the perception that the U.S. had on the Spanish economy and technological development of companies and products in our marketplace.

One of the great achievements of this project has been the succeed in corporate support in every initiative taken. The Result has been the implementation of Spain Business Forum (SBF), an alliance of Spanish companies with interests in the United States, segmented by sector, used to share strategies and experiences in a highly competitive market.

This initiative has been reflected in the Internet and social networking with the creation of a shared virtual forum SBF enterprises which have already been discharged from 283 companies with U.S. interests and maintaining an effective communication between them.

The coordination of the five Spanish economic and trade offices in the U.S. aim to end in 2012, there is not a single American state that has not been visited by any Spanish director or senior to show the offer of our country and improve the perception we have of our economy and our products.

Highlights:

• The U.S. is the first destination of Spanish exports and investments outside the EU.
• 90 Spanish companies won tenders for more than 10,000 millioneuros during two years.
• During the two year Plan, 66 Spanish companies have investedin the U.S..
• More than 2,650 Spanishcompanies have participated in the Plan Made in / by.
• The Business Forum Spain becomes a permanentforum for Spanish companies in the U.S.
• Next year SBF will try to set the forum in all over the United States.

Creating this new California Spain Chamber of Commerce is a whole great step in the relationships between Spain and US but more specifically the West Coast which where the Spanish presence had no representation so far.

By joining the California Spain Chamber, you are becoming part of the history as one of THE PIONEERS who will help raise the presence and visibility of the Spanish Professional Community in California. We also want to invite all the American people and companies who are so interested in the many opportunities that Spain offer in itself and also as a door to Europe or LatinAmerica.

We have a long task ahead as the initial steps are always the harder, we have to build all the services, the networking and the community. To thank all those who are helping us make this possible, we are creating a special class of members: THE PIONEERS. This will become active very soon but now it’s your best chance to join us with a special 50% discount on any annual inscription.

You only need to use the special code: PROMO2010 during the enrollment process. It is simple:

1. Visit the web www.californiaspainchamber.org. Click on the Membership tab and choose the category that suits your services needs or your company’s profile.
2. Create your username and password.
3. The next screen will show a confirmation of your username and password and request you to fill in your personal or company information.
   At the bottom you will see a message: If you have a coupon code, you can enter it on the Checkout Page to get a discount on your payment.
   Click on Continue to go to the next page.
4. The chekout page confirms the information and at the bottom you are requested to now insert the code: PROMO2010
   You will now see the discount applied. Click on checkout.
5. Proceed to the payment method as preferred. Either via PayPal or “Don’t have a PayPal” where you’ll be asked for debit or credit card info.

Thanks for becoming a member and a PIONEER in the professional collaboration and business trade between Spain and California. 

Beau Bonneau Casting is doing outreach for Spanish Men & Women for extra work on “Hemingway and Gellhorn,” a wartime period film directed by Philip Kaufman.  Scenes set for 1930s Spain will shoot over 9 weekdays 3/8 – 3/18 in Oakland.  Availability for 5 – 9 days is ideal, but at minimum you must be available these 3 dates:  3/10, 3/11 and 3/14 for continuity purposes.  Background roles include:  Residents, Workers, Soldiers, Riflemen, Correspondents, and Photographers.  Extras must be approved from photos by the Director and attend a paid wardrobe fitting sometime after 2/7 in SF.

We are seeking Spaniards 18 – 75 yrs old with small to average statures and lean physiques and/or interesting and unique faces filled with character, expressive, lived-in or weathered looks.  Natural hair colors only:  brown, black, grey, or salt and pepper (no chunky highlights or ultra-modern styles).  Must be willing to get a paid haircut if necessary.

Rates/Employment:  Oakland Min. Wage is $8.00/hr = $64.00 for 8 hrs + overtime at time and ½ .  Shoots are typically 12hrs, starting early am into evening hours.  Production provides a meal + snacks and drinks.  U.S. citizens must have a current U.S. passport or valid Drivers License with either Social Security card or Birth Certificate.  Non U.S. citizens must have a valid Green Card or Permanent Resident Card with photo.

How to submit if available 3 or more days:

1. we need the following infomation:  Name, Age range (20s, 40s etc), Available dates: 3/8 – 3/11, 3/14 – 3/18, Cell #, Height, Weight & Sizes and 2 new color photos, a close up and standing view facing camera wearing casual but fitted clothes so we can see physique.  We want natural looks, hair and faces with little to no product/make-up.  We are looking for simple, clear digital camera type photos.   No Professional photos or posed glamour shots.

1. To submit:  You can either email submission to hgspain@gmail.com with Name, Age range in subject line and photos attached OR  Drop it off in person anytime Monday – Friday 10:00am – 2:00pm or 4:00pm 5:00pm.  Requested info must be clearly written on the back of each photo!  Beau Bonneau Casting is located at 84 1st Street, San Francisco, CA  94105, near Mission St. and 1 block from the Montgomery Bart Station.  Come in with a natural look and we may ask to take additional photos of you in our office.

Submitting does not guarantee employment.  We are casting specific types that need the Director’s approval and will contact you only if selected.  No phone calls please.   Thank You!

Beau Bonneau Casting

http://beaubonneaucasting.com