The Pasadena Chamber and the Pasadena Bar Association hosted a reception for our members at Bar Celona in Old Pasadena on October 29th. It was great fun ad an terrific opportunity for our members to get to know each other a little and network. Thanks to Tom Daly and the Bar Association for joining us [...]
Entries from October 30th, 2009
Pasadena Chamber supports business district efforts
October 30th, 2009 · No Comments · Pasadena, Pasadena Chamber Events, Uncategorized, economy
In an effort to strengthen the economy of the greater Pasadena area, the Chamber works with local business groups and districts on a number of initiatives. We’ve helped restart the Pasadena Restaurant Association, compiled a white paper on commercial office activities and supporter the downtown Business Districts in their work. Recently we’ve been working with [...]
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The Pasadena Chamber, City Development Department and Foothill WIB sponsored a business plan writing workshop
October 29th, 2009 · No Comments · Pasadena Chamber Events, Uncategorized
Thomas Olson, professor in the USC Marshall School of Business led a business plan writing workshop at the Sheraton Pasadena. In addition to getting help crafting a business plan, those in attendance were fed breakfast and lunch. Dr. Olson, who has a long resume as a teacher, consultant and business strategist, worked individually with those [...]
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New Member Reception 10-09
October 29th, 2009 · No Comments · Pasadena Chamber Events, Uncategorized
Pasadena Chamber staff hosted our new members for a reception and orientation. We met a very great group of people who do amazing things in their business. From people who build hospitals and hotels to folks who make sure you get noticed on the internet to people who help resolve problems without going to court. [...]
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SLBA held the first Taste of South Lake on 10/24/09
October 24th, 2009 · No Comments · Uncategorized
The every first Taste of South Lake festival was fun, inviting, exciting and went off without a hitch. Gina Tleel and Kerri Sullivan and turned the first outing into a great success. The Chamber shared a booth, gave away goodies and information, signed up a few new members and raffled off prizes. SLBA hosted food [...]
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The Chamber celebrated new member Kingston Cafe with a Ribbon Cutting
October 24th, 2009 · No Comments · Uncategorized
One of those great Chamber responsibilities is celebrating the milestones of our local business community. On Friday evening, October 23rd, we celebrated Kingston Cafe’s new management and Chamber membership with a ribbon cutting. Our Ambassadors were joined by Rita Hadjimanoukian from Supervisor Mike Antonovich’s office, Julianne Hines from Assembly Member Anthony Portantino’s office and Teresa [...]
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Pasadena Rotary hosted Russian visitors to City Hall today
October 20th, 2009 · 1 Comment · News and Information, Pasadena, Pasadena Chamber Events, visitors
We had a terrific visit with several Russians interested in Pasadena’s programs for children and youth. Ann Erdman gave a tour of City Hall and I had a chance to explain how local government works in Pasadena. There were some terrific questions that highlighted some basic differences in our localities. Here, private enterprise runs our [...]
Tags:Chamber of Commerce·city hall·Pasadena·Pasadena Chamber·Russia·tour·visitors
U.S. Chamber punked over greenhouse gas/climate change stance
October 19th, 2009 · No Comments · News and Information, Uncategorized, environment
From the LA Times,a s seen on CNN. Pranksters stage fake press conference Pretending to be officials of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, activists announce the organization’s endorsement of climate-change legislation, most of which the chamber has opposed. By Alexander C. Hart October 19, 2009 | 6:22 p.m. Reporting from Washington – The U.S. Chamber [...]
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Chamber member Ameron restructures as new CEO assumes post
October 19th, 2009 · No Comments · News and Information, economy
From the LA Business Journal: Ameron Restructures Management By DEBORAH CROWE Los Angeles Business Journal Staff Ameron International Corp. said Monday it restructured its management team in preparation for the succession of its chief executive. The Pasadena maker of water transmission lines, said Gary Wagner, previously president and chief operating officer, has become chief financial [...]
Standing in the way of green power generation: environmentalists
October 19th, 2009 · No Comments · Uncategorized, economy, environment, resources
From the LA Times: Environmental concerns delay solar projects in California desert Several companies seek to build renewable-energy facilities on public land — a goal backed by the White House — but the slow permit process and fears over imperiled species have hindered construction. UC Riverside scientist Jim Andre looks for a rare cactus in [...]