Welcome back to another edition of Business Briefcase. This week we’re chatting about John Reed Fitness Clubs and a great benefit shopping experience. Remember, if you have any tips about new businesses, awards or promotions, email christina@timespublications.com. Here we go.

Julio Toruno is intimately involved with knives every day. But he’s not a survivalist, a knife collector, nor a cutlery dealer. Toruno is a quiet man who’s found his peace through the art of knife sharpening.

Whitney Bromberg Hawkings was working for fashion designer Tom Ford when she became frustrated with the cost and inconsistency of the flowers she was buying and sending. 

Hello everybody and welcome to Business Briefcase, the newest addition to LA Downtown News! Here, we’ll cover a plethora of topics, including businesses coming into the community, promotions, new hires and new restaurants. If you have something you’d like to see in a future column, email chr…

Harley Frankel has dedicated his career to improving education. He led the National Head Start program, was involved in the federal student financial aid program, served as a senior executive for the Children’s Defense Fund and helped the Carter administration select the first secretary of e…

Hello everybody and welcome to Business Briefcase, the newest addition to LA Downtown News! Here, we’ll cover a plethora of topics, including businesses coming into the community, promotions, new hires and new restaurants. If you have something you’d like to see in a future column, email chr…