BRIEFLY IN BUSINESS

Sept. 24, 2008 12 AM PT

Home care business opens first franchise in the city

Spectrum Home Services has opened a franchise in Burbank. The company offers house cleaning, yard care as well as repair and senior care services.

The company has offices nationwide, including a location in Beverly Hills.

Sherry Beamer, a 10-year Burbank resident and an experienced social work administrator, owns and operates the Burbank franchise. Beamer is also involved in local community groups such as Jordan Middle School’s Parent-Teacher Assn., Project Jambo and the Chamber of Commerce.

For more information, call (818) 755-7911.

Presentation on green business methods

Green Business Information Exchange will have a â€œThree Perspectives on Green Businessâ€ presentation from 6 to 7:30 p.m. today at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center, Hopes Conference Room, 501 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank.

The discussion will involve how local businesses can incorporate more eco-friendly practices to meet the city’s zero-waste goal.

For more information, call (818) 238-3900.