Pasadena Chamber of Commerce

BREAKFAST CONNECTION THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH AT 7:00 A.M. SPONSORED BY CLAUD & CO.

Enjoy fellowship, friendship and networking at the monthly Breakfast Connection on Thursday, September 9th at 7:00 a.m. at The University Club at 175 North Oakland Avenue in Pasadena. New member Claud and Co. catering sponsors this month’s Breakfast Connection. PARKING IS FREE.

Our lunch and breakfast networking events provide an opportunity for everyone in attendance to present their business to the group, network, meet others in business and generate leads and referrals that could lead to business in the future while enjoying an excellent lunch.

For more information or to register for lunch or breakfast call Kelly at (626) 795-3355 or email kelly@pasadena-chamber.org.

Sponsorships are available for 2010 Breakfast Connection and Luncheon Alliance events. Get your business in front of your peers, your business name and logo on the event flyer and seven minutes to talk about what you do, how you can serve and why your business stands out. For more information or to become a lunch or breakfast sponsor, call Kelly at (626) 795-3355 or email kelly@pasadena-chamber.org.

THE COUNTER HOSTS SEPTEMBER CHAMBER AFTER HOURS: FRENCH FRIES & FRIENDSHIP

Enjoy French Fries and Friendship at Pasadena’s latest burger sensation, The Counter on Shopper’s Lane. Enjoy delicious snacks, refreshing beverages and more on Thursday, September 16th at 5:00 p.m. at The Counter at 140 Shoppers Lane. Admission is free for Pasadena Chamber members. Non-members pay $10 to enter. Please put this fun event on your calendar and plan to join us. We’re even cutting a ribbon to celebrate The Counter’s opening here in Pasadena.

LUNCHEON ALLIANCE IN OCTOBER SPONSORED BY KAP PROMOTIONS

KAP Promotions sponsors October’s Luncheon Alliance networking event at Altadena Town and Country Club at 2290 Country Club Drive in Altadena. Join us on October 6th at 11:45 a.m. for networking, fellowship, a terrific meal and a chance to promote your business and expand your contacts.  RSVP to kelly@pasadena-chamber.org to reserve your spot or pay online through Paypal at http://www.pasadena-chamber.org/sg_forms/lunch.php. If you register before the close of business on the Monday before lunch, the cost is $20 per person for members and $25 per person for non-members and guests.

RIBBON CUTTINGS AND MORE

New member Monte Cedro hosts a ribbon cutting at 153 East Holly Street on Tuesday, September 14th at 5:00 p.m.

Parson’s Nose Productions hosts a ribbon cutting at their new performance space at 89 South Fair Oaks Avenue (Lineage Dance) on Wednesday, September 9th at 3:00 p.m. Parson’s Nose takes up residence in Old Pasadena in September with a performance schedule that includes daytime performances staged and timed specifically for employees and workers to enjoy during their lunch hour. For more information visit www.parsonsnose.com.

Get it Organized! at a ribbon cutting at the Chamber offices at 844 East Green Street, Suite 208 on Wednesday, September 22nd at 4:30 p.m. Celebrate the opening of Get it Organized in Pasadena with a ribbon cutting and celebration.

Pasadena’s Biggest Networking Event: Chamber Business Showcase September 30th

Join other Pasadena Chamber members at our annual Business Showcase at the Pasadena Convention Center on September 30th. Our annual showcase and expo is an inexpensive way to promote your company to the Pasadena community and your fellow businesses. The showcase is a great business-to-business networking event as well as a way to gain visibility with the public. This year Pasadena Highlands, one of the area’s premiere senior living environments, and Bob Hope Airport, the easiest connection for business, are corporate sponsors of the Business Showcase. For information on taking part in our 2010 Business Showcase and Expo please email Leanne@pasadena-chamber.org.

Art of Small Business Survival

The Chamber, City of Pasadena and Foothill Workforce Investment Board again host the Art of Small Business Survival series. The first event will be held at the Pasadena Central Library on Tuesday, September 14th at 8:00 a.m. The free event will feature a variety of  business support service providers, such as the SBA, SCORE and others that can provide low or no cost assistance to those in business or those starting a business. Free continental breakfast is provided. To register for this FREE event visit http://cityofpasadena.net/planninganddevelopment/asbs/asbs.asp.