2009 November

Entries from November 9th, 2009

Beyond the Olive opens in Old Pasadena

November 9th, 2009 · No Comments · Grand Openings, New Business, Old Pasadena, Pasadena Chamber Events

I was fortunate to be able to join Crystal and Chip Reibel for the opening of their new store, Beyond the Olive at 10 North Raymond (just north of Colorado) in Old Pasadena. They are purveyors of fine olive oil. Guests tasted fine olive oils suitable for every palate and purpose. Expert Alexandra Devarenne discussed [...]

Advice to small business from the New York Times

November 8th, 2009 · No Comments · Advice, Uncategorized

The New York Times runs helpful columns designed to aid small businesses. The latest is on restaurant operations. Part one was last week, part two ran today. Good advice. You’re the Boss 100 Things Restaurant Staffers Should Never Do (Part 1) By BRUCE BUSCHEL Herewith is a modest list of dos and don’ts for servers at [...]

Healthcare bill passes House, Senate next

November 8th, 2009 · No Comments · economy, Healthcare, News and Information, Pasadena Chamber Policies

From the New York Times: Sweeping Health Care Plan Passes House By CARL HULSE and ROBERT PEAR WASHINGTON — Handing President Obama a hard-fought victory, the House narrowly approved a sweeping overhaul of the nation’s health care system on Saturday night, advancing legislation that Democrats said could stand as their defining social policy achievement. After [...]

This week's leading indicators

November 6th, 2009 · No Comments · economy, News and Information, Opinion, Pasadena, Uncategorized, unemployment

The recession poster child is in the black, for one quarter anyway: From the New York Times: A.I.G. Reports Profit but Warns of Continued Volatility By MARY WILLIAMS WALSH The American International Group reported its second consecutive quarterly profit on Friday as the value of its investments continued to rise, but it said that its [...]

Unemployment remains

November 6th, 2009 · No Comments · economy, News and Information, recession, Uncategorized, unemployment

Unemployment continues to rise, even as some claim recession over. From the New York Times: U.S. Unemployment Rate Hits 10.2%, Highest in 26 Years By PETER S. GOODMAN Job seekers at a recruitment job fair conducted by Prudential Financial in New York this week. As the unemployment rate surged to 10.2 percent in October, reaching [...]

New Pasadena business grand openings

November 6th, 2009 · No Comments · News and Information, Pasadena, Pasadena Chamber Events

The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce happily celebrates the opening of new member businesses. This past week we were at Fight Academy mixed martial arts on South Arroyo Parkway, Jack Tahanian’s new State Farm Insurance office on South Fair Oaks and Huntington Health Care on East Colorado Boulevard. New business is always welcome. We appreciate [...]

Pasadena Chamber Co-hosts Social Networking for Business Seminar

November 3rd, 2009 · No Comments · economy, Pasadena, Pasadena Chamber Events, Rose Bowl

The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce, City of Pasadena and Foothill Workforce Investment Board sponsored a free small business seminar Social Networking for Small Business at the Rose Bowl Press Box this morning. More than 40 people heard Jim Locke of Axon Tech explain how social networking media can enhance business prospects and build customers. He [...]

And the Pasadena Star-News published my piece on the economic impact of U2 in the Rose Bowl

November 1st, 2009 · No Comments · economy, Opinion, Pasadena, recession, U2, visitors

Huge events at Pasadena’s stadium do create an economic impact throughout the region. U2′s 360º tour in the Rose Bowl was no exception. Thanks to the editorial board of the Star-News/San Gabriel Valley Newsgroup for choosing to publish this: Guest View: Economic impact of U2: 360 degrees beyond the Rose Bowl By Paul Little Posted: 10/31/2009 [...]

LA Times opines about California

November 1st, 2009 · No Comments · economy, environment, Opinion, Uncategorized, water

Today’s LA Times featured a pair of op ed pieces on California. One from William Voegeli on how California no longer delivers on the promise… THE CALIFORNIA FIX The Golden State isn’t worth it Our high-benefit/high-tax model no longer works, especially compared with low-tax states like Texas. By William Voegeli November 1, 2009 In America’s [...]

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