Armenian voice in Burbank: Armenian business owners and officials discuss community issues

About 20,000 Armenians live in the California city of Burbank, next to the predominantly Armenian city of Glendale, making up around 20 percent of Burbank’s population. Recently, the Armenian Association of Burbank brought together business owners, community leaders and officials under one roof to build new business connections and discuss the most pressing issues facing the community.

The association continues to play an important role not only in uniting the local Armenian community but also in strengthening cooperation with various American institutions. Notably, it is the only organization representing the Armenian community among the 46 members of the Burbank Coalition of Nonprofit Organizations, which ensures that the Armenian voice is heard in the city’s public life.

Nick Schultz, a member of the California State Assembly, and Bryan Ardouny, executive director of the Armenian Assembly of America, took part in a discussion held as part of the event. The speakers addressed public service, active civic engagement and ways of solving the problems facing the Armenian community.

At the end of the meeting, Schultz was presented with a certificate of appreciation for his effective leadership, public service and dedication to the Armenian community.