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Pasadena Chamber member news, information, events and activities

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The Pasadena Chamber is happy to promote the activities and events of our members. If you would like your notice to appear, please email a short description with contact information to paul@pasadena-chamber.org.

You can get free reminders of Pasadena Chamber events thanks to member Frextr by texting pasadenachamber to 37398 to sign up. Get notifications of all Chamber events and activities conveniently on your mobile phone thanks for Heather Mlodinow and Frextr.

You can reach more than 750 potential customers by making an offer to the members of our Community Discount Program. Simply provide an offer and we’ll distribute it to the people who have signed up through the Chamber program. Email paul@pasadena-chamber.org with your offer of if you would like more information.

Please remember to patronize your fellow Pasadena Chamber members. They are among the best at what they do — and spending money in our local economy benefits us all. As an added incentive, many offer discounts and specials to their fellow Chamber members.

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The Sustainable Table Interactive Demo at a / k / a An American Bistro with Chefs James Lambrinos of a | k | a and Steven Lona of Bistro 45 on Saturday, March 31st, 2012 from 3:00 – 5:00 PM **Mention Melissa’s Produce and receive three tickets for the price of two! This unique opportunity is sponsored by Melissa’s World Variety Produce (check out www.melissas.com) as well as the inimitable Santa Barbara County Vintner’s Association (www.sbcountywine.com). Four Principals from four very “high end” Santa Barbara wineries will proffer and pour during the tasting: Refugio Ranch, Martian Ranch, Costa de Oro and Sanguis www.cdowinery.com www.martianranch.com www.refugioranch.com www.sanguiswinery.com The cost for the tasting will be only $18 per person, including all food and wine. For those who wish to stay at a | k | a for dinner, or cannot make the tasting but would love our food and these awesome wines, there will be a five course wine dinner immediately following the tasting/cook’s demo. At the chef’s demo… Bistro 45′s Steven Lona will offer up: 1.) Roasted Brussels Sprouts with duck confit, preserved kumquats and sunchoke chips 2.) Salad of organic fennel and potatoes…brown butter anisette aioli 3.) Fricasse of white asparagus and arugula with spicy grapefruit vin and Shishito peppers a/k/a Chef James Lambrinos will present: 1.) Roasted butternut squash soup with mint yogurt 2.) Kabocha squash risotto with a cinnamon spiced creme 3.) Grilled purple and white asparagus with truffle vin; grilled fennel with charred tomato vin; grilled Brussels sprouts with chipotle vin ALL THE ABOVE TASTES AND SAMPLINGS FROM ALL FOUR WINERIES FOR ONLY $18 PER PERSON

Followed by… A Sustainable Table Wine Dinner Following the chef tasting/demo, a | k | a Chef James will present a private dinner to the first 20 patrons to RSVP. All four wineries pour with the principals going table hopping and James’ compelling compendium of five courses being served, featuring Yellowfin tuna tartare, wild Barramundi with tomato risotto, Pitman Farms duck, an all natural Aussie lamb strip loin and butterscotch pot au creme for dessert. AGAIN, ALL AT THE STELLAR STIPEND OF ONLY $65 PER PERSON!! Please, please, book soon as you can as both events are sure to sell out quickly. 626.564.8111

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Vroman’s Bookstore presents Literaries Who Lunch: Lisa See presents and signs the paperback edition of Dreams of Joy on Tuesday, February 7, noon.
Reeling from newly uncovered family secrets, and angry with her mother Pearl and Aunt May for keeping them from her, Joy runs away to Shanghai in early 1957 to find her birth father, the artist Z.G. Li, with whom both May and Pearl were once in love. Dazzled by him, and blinded by idealism and defiance, Joy throws herself into the New Society of Red China, heedless of the dangers in the communist regime. Devastated by Joy’s flight and terrified for her safety, Pearl is determined to save her daughter, forcing her to confront old demons and almost insurmountable challenges. Yet even as Joy and Pearl’s separate journeys converge, one of the most tragic episodes in China’s history threatens their very lives. Literaries Who Lunch is free & open to the public. You are welcome to bring your lunch or delicious box lunches are available from Tender Greens for $13.95 (plus tax). If you would like a box lunch, please call Vroman’s customer service at (626) 449-5320 no later than 2/3/12 to place your order.

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Heritage Square Museum and Yale Cabaret Hollywood join forces to share the captivating “Tales of the Old West” on Sunday, February 12 at 4 p.m. Performed inside the magnificent 1876 Perry Mansion parlor, join fourth-generation storyteller, playwright, and actress Barbara Bragg, with Corey Madden, former Director of the Mark Taper Forum, for dramatic readings of stories written by Bill Bragg, award-winning Western author. For reservations, call the museum offices at 323-225-2700. Space is limited for these popular performances. (There are no tours of the museum in conjunction with this program.)

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Pepperdine University’s Fully-Employed MBA Program will be offered part-time in Pasadena starting in August 2012. To learn more about this highly-ranked and AACSB accredited program, join us at the upcoming MBA Information Session on Thursday, February 9^th at 6:30pm at the Sheraton Pasadena Hotel. Download the informational meeting flyer here:

Pepperdine MBA in Pasadena meeting flyer

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Women at Work is hiring a receptionist. Front office and customer service skills are required. Salary range $18,000 to $22,000 per year. For information or to apply email info@womenatwork.org. Applicants send cover letter and resume.

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The Pasadena Museum of History presents Baby’s Day Out in Southern California on Thursday, February 9th at 7:30pm. Babies in museums? Toddlers at the hardware store? Outings to the racetrack? Yes! These are just a few of the exciting places very young children can explore in Southern California. But don’t forget merry-go-rounds, train rides, and the beach! Author JoBea Holt encourages parents to take their babies and toddlers to the usual and the unusual places – all of which will bring smiles to children’s faces and relief from everyday routines. A variety of outings will be presented, including a detailed look at a trip to the tide pools. Books will be available for purchase. Tickets: Members $10; Non-Members $15. Reservations suggested; please call 626.577.1660, ext. 10.

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Congratulations to Pasadena Child Development Associates client Daniel Roman for winning top honors in the National PTA Reflections Program through Glendora Unified School District with his essay on the theme of diversity.

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Join John Moran Auctioneers for an American Coin Auction February 15th. Over 150 lots of NGC-graded American coins from a single private collection. Including: NGC-graded Morgan Dollars, Peace Dollars, Early State Commemorative Half Dollars, Gold and Silver Commemoratives and more! Tuesday, February 15, 2012 3pm. Preview: February 13 & 14th 10am-4pm by appointment and 12pm day of sale. Preview and Auction at: John Moran Auctioneers, 735 West Woodbury Road, Altadena, CA. Click here to view the entire catalogue; Click here to register and bid online

On March 6th John Moran presents the Antiques & Fine Art Auction Highlight:A French gilt bronze-mounted Brocatelle Violette du Jura marble jardiniere, Maison Millet, Paris- est:$9000/12,000. Moran is Now Accepting Consignments. Tuesday, March 6, 2012:Preview opens 12pm – Catalogued Auction Begins 3pm – Discovery Sale to follow at the Pasadena Civic Center300 East Green StreetPasadena, CA.

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A NOISE WITHIN CELEBRATES DONORS WITH TWO SPECIAL EVENTS AT NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART PASADENA THEATRE: Name-A-Seat Donors Invited to “Preview Your Seat” Brunch Saturday, March 17, 2012, 11 AM. “Donor Appreciation Dinner” Fetes Campaign Founders Sunday, May 20, 2012, 7 PM. Critically Acclaimed Theatre Company has Raised $13.1 Million of $13.5 Million Capital Campaign and wants to celebrate,l though numerous funding opportunities are still available. Visit www.anoisewithin.org for information.

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Pacific Asia Museum presents Obstacleism: Painting by Farr Ligvani on view now through February 26, 2012. Born in Tehran and educated in California, Farr Ligvani focuses his art on ideas of life and evolution. As he has wrestled with life’s obstacles, he realized that the obstacles themselves can lead us to a balance between two opposing forces by providing a space for reconciliation, self-editing and change. In his practice, Ligvani uses abstraction to visualize these ideas. Line, the fundamental element in his work, functions as a visual trace of his psychological journey, while circles and other geometric shapes formed by the matrix of lines are the artist’s encoded descriptions of obstacles in life. The resulting subtle but very rich canvases exude a meditative quality, offering the viewer a moment of contemplation in full and sometimes fraught lives.

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The Pasadena Senior Center hosts a Sweetheart Brunch on Sunday, February 12th at 2pm. Cost is $10 for members, $12 for non-members. Pre-paid reservations must be made by February 9th. Visit www.pasadenaseniorcentor.orgfor info.

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Pasadena Weekly/Arroyo Monthly 2012 EDUCATION AD PACKAGE IS SUM > PARTS. Take advantage of special advertising rates when you reserve space in these three education & enrichment targeted issues! Planned editorial includes: • Guiding high schoolers (and their parents) to college • Strategize your child’s entrance to private school. • Navigating the special needs system. • How young is too young…. for kindergarten? • Looking for a career change? Check out these schools! Filled with information that makes the summer memorable. Pasadena Weekly’s Summer Guide the ideal advertising vehicle for camps, schools and enrichment classes, family fun, concerts, travel, events, theatre, museums, sports, dining and more! San Gabriel Valley’s largest circulated magazine will focus on education this August. Arroyo is mailed directly to every home with at least $150,000 in household income. Reserve your seat in the front of the class! Summer Guide Issue: 4/26/12 Deadline: 4/18/12. + + Parents & Education Issue: August 2012; Deadline: 7/18/12 CALL YOUR SALES REP TODAY TO RESERVE YOUR SPACE at 626.584.1500

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TRUUdesigns is supporting WOMEN AT WORK this spring? Use CODE SUPPORT WOMEN AT WORK at checkout when you shop online atTRUUdesigns.com and you receive $25 off your purchase and WOMEN AT WORK.org receives a $25 check too. Click here for TRUUdesign’s fashion show for the SPRING COLLECTION - http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.3009188505031.2150948.1122017813&type=3

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ENJOY A SPECIAL 5-COURSE MENU, PAIRED WITH AN EXCLUSIVE SNEAK PEEK at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse. On March 1st is our Duckhorn Wine Company Dinner. Spend the evening as a wine-country insider with this rare opportunity to experience Duckhorn Wine Company’s US vintage preview release of Paraduxx. Our Ruth’s Chris chefs have created a special 5-course menu that pairs perfectly with this extraordinary Napa Valley Red Blend, as well as with other exceptional Duckhorn wines. Your evening will be guided by an expert wine host to create a truly unique Napa Valley experience. VIEW EVENT MENU > http://t.ruthschrismail.com/a/6641/b/49703/c/168721/d/1/e/1/u/546788288
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Just a few months after making its west-coast debut, OSKA, an upscale international Women’s garment line based in Munich, brings its first Spring/Summer collection to its newest location in Pasadena. Known for its cozy, elegant and sophisticated pieces, the Spring/Summer line’s signature fabrics include softly flowing cool mesh, tightly woven linens with a tweed effect, and playful Fil à Fil for outerwear. Sandy neutrals accentuated with brilliant splashes of bright color, soft herb tones, and the tranquil shades of the sea form the Spring/Summer 12 color palette and give a contemporary look to OSKA’s classic shapes. OSKA Pasadena is located at 13 Douglas Alley, in One Colorado, Old Pasadena, CA 91103. The store hours are Monday – Saturday 10-7 and Sunday 12-5, with a 24-hour online store at www.oska-pasadena.com.

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You can hear the wit and wisdon of Abraham Lincoln at the Hastings Branch of the Pasadena Public Library on Thursday, February 23rd at 4pm. Mr. Lincoln will be presented by character impersonator J.P. Wammack.

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Historic First Lutheran Church celebrates its 120 year history with a FREE community carnival featuring ounce houses, police and fire vehicles, food and beverages. Visit the church at 808 North Los Robles in Pasadena on Saturday, May 26th to join in the fun and celebration.

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Jos. A. Bank Corporate Days are February 15th and 16th. You can save 75% off Signature Gold Suits, 70% off Executive Suits and much more. Visit the store at 345 Suth Lake Avenue to see what they have to offer.

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JPL’s GRAIL project is now in synchronous orbit around the moon. The mission will create the most accurate gravitational field map of the moon.

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4000 volunteers helped Union Station Homeless Services feed 7000 people during the Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners in the park. Union Station’s gala benefit A Place to Call Home is on May 12th. SAVE THE DATE.

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Caltech Presents hosts The Science of Magic and Illusion on Friday, March 2nd at 7pm at Beckman Auditorium. Bob Friedhoffer performs tricks and illusions proving our senses really can be fooled. For tickets and information call 626-395-3841.

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The League of Women Voters presents Exploring Privitization a forum to explore models of privatization and options in the public sector. The forum will be at Neighborhood Church at 301 North Orange Grove Boulevard in Pasadena on Saturday, February 11th at 8:30 am.

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SYNERGY HomeCare, national non medical home care franchisor is proud to announce the opening of its newest location in Pasadena, California. Owned and operated by Derrick Tang and Alice Yip, the company will provide 24 hour care to residents of Los Angeles, Pasadena, South Pasadena, San Gabriel, San Marino, Altadena, Arcadia, Glendale, Temple City, Alhambra, and the greater Los Angeles county. To inquire about non medical in-home care services, or to apply for a job with SYNERGY HomeCare, please contact Alice at (626) 844-3333 or emailayip@shcpasadena.com.

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In October, 2011, Governor Brown signed into law AB 361 creating a new category of corporations in California: Benefit Corporations, whose bottom line can legally be more about social and environmental issues than profits. In a Q & A with Green Technology magazine, attorney Donald Simon discusses Benefit Corporations and why he has spent the last ten years helping to make them a reality in California. He will be presenting on Benefit Corporations at the Green California Summit. Click Here. The sixth annual Green California Summit will be held on April 26-27. You can find out information and sign up at www.green-technology.org.

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Fusion Academy kicked off 2012 with a focus on healthy choices, welcoming guest speakers from Chef by Request and Equinox to talk to the students about nutrition and exercise. Everyone at the school is very excited about the new program which allows students to order customized lunches from Chef by Request and create a personalized exercise program with the help of Equinox trainers.

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At Art Center College of Design’s fall 2011 graduation ceremony, Graduate Media Design alumnus Jonathan Jarvis GMD ’09 received Art Center’s prestigious Young Alumni Innovator Award for his innovative professional and creative work.

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Pasadena Highlands invites you to a free Memoir Writing Class. This is an ongoing class taught by Patti Brugman. Patti teaches an approach that is easy to follow and fun to do. The class is held every Thursday from 3:30 to 4:30pm. There is no long term commitment and you are invited to come to classes as they fit your schedule. To R.S.V.P. or if you have any questions please call (626) 791-1981, ask for Sara. Pasadena Highlands, 1575 E. Washington Blvd., 91104

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Kidspace Children’s Museum offers two new interactive workshops during February: Love Bug Creatures and Amber Polishing February 12, 18 and 19, depending on the workshop. All workshops begin at 2:00 p.m. For more information, www.kidspacemuseum.org

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Warren Printing and Mailing has FREE 2012 wall and desk calendars. Click here to find out how to get yours. You can get 10% off all online orders NOW at Warren Printing and Mailing.

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The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens has acquired an extensive and extraordinarily rare collection of Civil War telegraph messages, including a number of coded communiqués between Abraham Lincoln and officers of the Union Army. The collection is a near-complete archive of Thomas T. Eckert, the head of the military telegraph office of the War Department under Lincoln. The archive, which until recently was thought to have been destroyed, includes crucial correspondence that has never been published.

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Brookside Golf Club hosts a Cupid Glow Ball Tournament on Friday, February 10, 2012. Download the flyer here and get out to play golf on Friday night, February 10th.

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Pasadena City College will be hosting a Faculty Job Fair on Feb. 25 from 9 a.m. to 2p.m. in The Piazza of the Campus Center Building. Faculty positions are currently available in a number of disciplines, including: counseling, engineering and technology, English, mathematics, natural sciences, social sciences, and speech communications/forensics. Additionally, there are openings in library and adjunct teaching positions.

The job fair will include hiring workshops for adjunct faculty titled, “How to Apply to a Community College.” The workshops will take place at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. in The Circadian room of the CC Building. Department representatives will be on hand throughout the day to answer questions. Campus tours will be available as well. For a list of qualifications and a list of open positions, visit www.pasadena.edu/hr.

For more information, contact PCC Human Resources at (626) 585-7388.

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Rapid Refill reminds Pasadena Chamber members that caring for your inkjet or laser printer can help to ensure a long useful life. We recommend a full printer cleaning service annually for household use and twice per year for normal business use.

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In 2011 Be Structured Technology Group added two new employees to their staff. Be Structured supports the IT needs of small to medium sized businesses in Los Angeles. As news agencies continue to report that small business owners are the catalyst of economic growth in California, we're proud to be included in that! Most recently, we added Iva Curcija, Community Outreach & Client Relations, to act as our liaison with the business community, providing information and resources on the latest changes in technology for SMBs. We're very excited to be a part of the continued growth in Pasadena. If you have any questions about your business technology please contact Iva@bestructured.com or 323-331-9283.

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Art 2 Ink Has Gone Social! What does this mean for you??? By following Art 2 Ink on Facebook and Twitter you will have access to exclusive deals on design, printing, promotional products and much much more!  MONDAY: Deal of the Week! Check EVERY Monday for the latest deals! TUESDAY: Business Articles Articles that we found helpful or interesting. WEDNESDAY: Poll We love to pick your brain to serve you better. THURSDAY: Customer Spotlight Feature customer website and social media pages. FRIDAY: Design/Photo  Design and Photo Showcase. Visit www.art2ink.com for more information.

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On February 10, 2012, Rosemary Children’s Services will host its 1st Annual “All-In” Casino Night Fundraiser at the historic Shakespeare Club in Pasadena, CA. This event promises to be an exciting, fun filled evening, along with Black Jack, Roulette, Craps and Poker. There will be a V.I.P. Poker Exhibition which will include Paul Rusnak, CEO Rusnak Auto Group; David DiCristofaro, Wells Fargo; Shirley Wells, Pasadena Shakespeare Club; Phillip Palmer, ABC7; and Greg Wessels, Executive Director for Rosemary Children’s Services. Guests will also have the opportunity to try their luck at the event’s Texas Hold’em and Bingo tournaments. ABC7 News Anchor Phillip Palmer will serve as the Master of Ceremonies and Celebrity DJ Herick Serna will be providing music throughout the evening

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Southern California Gas Co launched its annual winter assistance campaign, the Gas Assistance Fund, which provides a one-time grant in the amount of the bill, up to $100, for low-income families. The program is funded by the generous contributions from customers, employees, and shareholders. In addition to the Gas Assistance Fund, SoCalGas offers other bill-assistance programs and services that can help customers manage their home energy costs during the winter months. More information on this and other programs are available by visiting socalgas.com/assistance.

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University of Redlands in Partnership with Caltech Announce An MBA program in Pasadena taking place onsite at Caltech. The MBA is open to local residents and working professionals seeking to advance their careers and education with an MBA degree. Courses take place just one night a week from 6:00 to 10:00 pm at Caltech in Pasadena. Complete your MBA in just 2 ½ years as you network with other working professionals. Learn more about the supportive faculty whose credentials and experience make them respected leaders in their fields. For more information about the University of Redlands MBA in partnership with Caltech please contact Regional Director Renee Avitia-Rodriguez at (818) 840-1180 or at renee_avitia-rodriguez@redlands.edu.

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Convergence a two man show featuring the works of artists BRUCE TAYLOR & LUIS REMESAR is on display at Mijares Mexican Restaurant. The paintings will be on display through April 19th, 2012.

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The Pasadena Public Library presents One City, One Story, the community reading experience for 2012. The community is encouraged to read Hillary Jordan’s Mudbound during the month of March. Many activities, including a reading and Q&A session with the author are planned for that month.

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In April, the City of Pasadena Film Office will be publishing its first Filming Location Guide since 2004. It will feature over 300 locations, both residential and commercial properties. We spent alot of time rephotographing the City in the last year to bring you the latest and greatest location photos.

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Gold Class Cinemas hosts an iPic Member’s Film Festival Contest! Grand Prize $4,000 and your film runs on the big screen at all iPic Theaters for 1 month. Submissions accepted January 7^th to February 10^th exclusively through the Gold Class/iPic Facebook page, iPic Pasadena. For full requirements, details, and official rules about how to enter visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiYPKsNwQjo&feature=youtu.be.

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The University Club of Pasadena cordially invites you to a special luncheon that has been designed exclusively for community leaders in Pasadena on Friday, March 9, 2012, 12:00 p.m. This is a unique opportunity for non-Club members to experience lunch at the historic University Club of Pasadena. Come with friends and give yourself a break at the end of the work week by enjoying lunch in a private, professional atmosphere. This invitation has been extended by the members of University Club of Pasadena.Enjoy a delicious lunch at the University Club while meeting other Pasadena leaders. Cost is $25 per person including a stellar three course luncheon with your choice of soup or salad starter, entree selection and dessert choice, soft drinks, coffee, valet parking, service charge and sales tax.For reservations please call (626) 793-5157 or e mail frontdesk@universityclubpasadena.com

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Caltech Presents hosts Life Primates, a free high-definition film screening on Saturday, February 11th at 2pm. Equator-Reef to Riches screens in Beckman Auditorium on Saturday, March 3rd at 2pm. The high definition film screening is free.

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You can donate to support the Convalescent Aid Society by visitingwww.cas1.org. CAS provides compassionate support service to people in need through the loan of medical equipment and supplies.

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It’s Doctor Seuss Weekend at Kidspace Museum Saturday, February 25 and Sunday, February 26. Kidspace celebrates the magical world of Dr. Seuss with Oobleck goo, face painting, bracelets and more. Come dressed up as your favorite Dr. Seuss character and get a dollar off admission at the door! Kidspace will have special Seussian story times throughout the day, including a celebration of trees in honor of The Lorax. And don’t forget to take part in Read Across Kidspace to win discounts in the Busy Bee Learning Store and points in the Nature Exchange – forms available in the Busy Bee Learning Store and online.

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The six-decade-long career of Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist and author Al Martinez is showcased in an exhibition that looks back at how the writer has chronicled the foibles, peccadilloes, accomplishments, and, sometimes, sad plights of those around him. “Al Martinez: Bard of L.A.,” on view in the Library, West Hall, at The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens from March 17 to June 25, 2012, will trace Martinez’s work from his letters during the Korean War through his 25 years as a columnist with the Los Angeles Times and up to the present, with his regular columns for the Los Angeles Daily News andTopanga Messenger.

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Waste Less Living is offering residents the opportunity to have their fruit and vegetable waste, meat and even dryer lint collected for composting. For information on the program email pickup@wastelessliving.com.

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Le Monsieur has Super 110 wool suits for $125.00 delivered directly to you. Call 626 569 TIES.www.shoplemonsieur.com or emailpeek@shoplemonsieur.com

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Racing at Santa Anita Park opened December 26 and runs through April 22. The Great Race Place is back as Opening Day (December 26) kicks off an exciting new meet at Santa Anita Park. A day of fanfare, the opening day festivities will include our Fascinators and Fedoras Hat Contest, the Red Bull Skydiving team, and a VIP Party in the Club Court. Find out more at santaanita.com. Events Calendar: http://www.santaanita.com/calendar_track. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Santa-Anita-Park/117204681637077. Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/santaanitapark

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Episcopal Home Communities is changing its name to Episcopal Communities and Services. The new name better reflects the wide range of services and opportunities provided.

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The fourth-annual Pasadena PinotFest—sponsored by Pasadena’s top-rated Noir Food & Wine—promises to once again be a palate satisfying series of standout events through February 11, 2012. PinotFest celebrants will have the chance to taste hundreds of California-produced Pinot Noir wines, and simultaneously benefit the in-need children and families served by Hathaway-Sycamores Child and Family Services. The festivities commenced with a kick-off luncheon on Jan. 14 followed by a Grand Kickoff Dinner at the Altadena Town & Country Club on Jan. 15. The festival will culminate with a Grand Public Tasting at the Altadena Town & County Club on Feb. 11, which will feature wines from over 100 wineries. In between there will be gourmet winemaker dinners at Elements Kitchen, Vertical Wine Bistro and Raymond Restaurant, and wine tastings at Noir Food & Wine(ranging in price from $10 to $149 per person). For information and tickets, visithttp://www.pasadenapinotfest.com or call 626.795.7199. A portion of the PinotFest proceeds will benefit Hathaway-Sycamores Child and Family Services, the largest provider of children’s mental-health services in Los Angeles County.

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Desert Solar would like to offer Pasadena Chamber members 10% off the total cost of any solar system. Our website is www.desertsolar.org and our phone number is (760) 669-5460.

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Mijares is giving back to our community with our local business discount! Show your Company ID, Business Card, or Pay Stub and SAVE $2.00 off our Lunch Buffet or 15% off you meal, Monday – Friday 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Your company needs to register with Mijares for you to take advantage. If your company is not included and you are a local business, let Mijares know that you would like to receive a discount on our Weekday Buffet!

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Visit www.hometownpasadena.com for the latest news from the eclectic folks at Prospect Park Media.

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Budget Rent-A-Car offers Pasadena Chamber members a free upgrade to the next car class up to a full sized car and 10% off standard rates. Call 626-449-0226 for details or to reserve your car.

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You can volunteer to help Foothill Unity Center provide food and much more to needy families throughout the holidays (and all year long). Visit www.foothillunitycenter.org for more information.

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Bistro 45 offers a special prix fixe menu Tuesdays through Thursdays. Choose from appetizers, entrees and dessert for $40 per person (tax, tip and beverage not included). Taste the best Pasadena has to offer in a uniquely elegant setting. Visit www.bistro45.com for information.

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Talk About Parenting’s Shirlee Smith hosts a blog full of insights, ideas and opinions. Click here to view the blog and sign up.

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Aesthetic and Anti-Aging Medicine offers a variety of FREE seminars and workshops on health and health-related topics. Find out about all the offerings at www.MariaMD.com.

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There is a two-drink minimum and patrons must be at least 18 to attend. The Ice House is located at 24 N. Mentor Ave. in Pasadena. On Fridays and Saturdays, a limited number of VIP packages are available for an additional fee. VIP includes front of the line pass, access to the VIP lounge, complementary appetizers in the VIP lounge and preferred reserved seats in the first two rows. For more info or to purchase tickets, call 626-577-1894 or visitwww.icehousecomedy.com.

Bid and contract opportunities (computers, automotive and more), City of Pasadena insurance requirements for vendors

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Here are bid opportunities from our municipal and government partners. If you have a service, product or other need that a Pasadena Chamber member can fill for you, please email paul@pasadena-chamber.org with the information and we will make the membership aware of the opportunity.

A new bid request was posted by City of Pasadena which meets your selected criteria.

Project Title: QTY 7 – HP 300GB U320 15K Universal HDD – Part Number 411089-B22
Release Date: February 2, 2012 4:20 PM (Pacific)
Bid Due Date: February 6, 2012 12:00 PM (Pacific)

Please visit QTY 7 – HP 300GB U320 15K Universal HDD – Part Number 411089-B22 for further details!

Notified Categories:
20500 – COMPUTERS, HARDWARE, SOFTWARE

A new bid request was posted by City of Pasadena which meets your selected criteria.

Project Title: Motorola Software Upgrades for Model T6751 and T7000
Release Date: February 1, 2012 7:33 AM (Pacific)
Bid Due Date: February 21, 2012 3:00 PM (Pacific)

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Notified Categories:
20500 – COMPUTERS, HARDWARE, SOFTWARE

Here is your BidsOnline Daily New Bid Report for 02/02/12: (4)

ProjectName:

- Night Vision Retrofit for Bell OH-58A Helicopters Including Training

- Furnish & Deliver Relay Set Test

- Furnish & Deliver Power Autotransformers

- QTY 7 – HP 300GB U320 15K Universal HDD – Part Number 411089-B22

Project Title: PA 1938 – HEAVY DUTY BRAKES AND BRAKE PARTS
Release Date: February 3, 2012 8:15 AM (Pacific)
Bid Due Date: February 24, 2012 4:00 PM (Pacific)

A new bid request was posted by City of Burbank which meets your selected criteria.

Please visit PA 1938 – HEAVY DUTY BRAKES AND BRAKE PARTS for further details!

Notified Categories:
05500 – AUTOMOTIVE ACCESSORIES FOR AUT
06000 – AUTOMOTIVE MAINTENANCE ITEMS A
07000 – AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLES AND RELATE
92815 – Automobile & Other Passenger Vehicle Maint.
From the Pasadena First, Buy Local office at the City of Pasadena:

The city of Pasadena has been been reviewing specific trades to understand our ability to purchase locally. For those of you that have not already registered on Planet Bids, be sure to go through our website portal: http://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=14770#.

At this point, we want to provide a copy of or insurance requirements below. Feel free to contact me directly if you have questions regarding Pasadena First Buy Local.

CONTRACTS/PURCHASE ORDERS INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

Insurance policies for persons having a contract, purchase order, or permit other than for equipment purchase without installation, with the City of Pasadena shall comply with the following City requirements:

The ACCORD Certificate of Liability Insurance form is an acceptable format for submitting insurance information, if you do not have your insurance information in this format please, contact the department below.

The City of Pasadena shall be given 30 days written notice of

Cancellation or material change. The certificate submitted will not be approved if it contains “best effort” modifiers or if it relieves the insurer from responsibility for failure to give notice. (See examples on reverse side).

City of Pasadena, its councilmembers, commissioners, officers, employees and agents, shall be endorsed as an additional insured on general commercial policies, and the city of Pasadena shall be the certificate holder. A copy of the endorsement page must accompany the certificate of liability.

Minimum general liability insurance limits shall be as follows:

Combined single limit of $1,000,000 per occurrence
Note: The Specification or Request for Quote may provide for lesser or greater requirements depending on the potential risk involved.

Minimum automobile liability insurance limits shall be $100,000 combined single limits unless vehicles are not involved.

Worker’s compensation insurance in statutory amounts. A separate Certificate of Insurance may be submitted. City need not be endorsed as an additional insured.

Insurance certificate(s) shall be provided verifying required insurance.

There is a 24 to 48 hour turn-around approval time for insurance.

Specific inquiries to insurance should be addressed to:

Sandy Carter

City of Pasadena, Office of the City Attorney, Liability Claims

P.O Box 7115, Pasadena CA 91109-7215

(626) 744-6773

UCLA hosts panel discussion on NFL in Los Angeles on February 17th

admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:41:09 +0000

Zócalo Public Square and UCLA

are pleased to invite you to

Is L.A. Ready for the NFL?

A panel discussion featuring

UCLA head football coach Jim Mora,

UCLA and Dallas Cowboys Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman,

UCLA economist and professor Lee Ohanian, and

Los Angeles Times NFL writer Sam Farmer

Friday, February 17, 2012

7:30 p.m.

Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA)

250 South Grand Avenue

Los Angeles, CA

RSVP online

San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership wants your input

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:04:12 +0000

It’s that time of year again! The San Gabriel Valley Economic Survey has been released!

Please take 5 minutes and give us your valuable feed back and information about issues that will affect you in the next year.

Please follow the link below to complete the survey.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2012sgvsurvey

The survey will be open until Friday February 10^th, 2012.

If you have problems with the survey please feel free to email Katie Gagnon at kgagnon@valleyconnect.com , Director of Public Policy for the San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership.

DS Energy Solutions launches drive to help Pasadena residents and businesses install Right-Size Solar Systems while PWP rebates among highest in nation

admin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:47:10 +0000

Now is the time to make Pasadena businesses and homes efficient AND install money-saving, planet-friendly solar energy systems: Pasadena Water & Power’s 21012 rebates are among the highest in the nation, and the City of Pasadena has an ambitious goal of 14 megawatts of installed solar capacity by 2017 (the current total is roughly 3.4 megawatts).

New Chamber member DS Energy Solutions is ready to help Pasadena home and commercial building owners improve their property value and efficiency while saving money on their energy bills–all using local rebates and tax credits, plus a 5 percent discount to Pasadena Chamber members.

The company provides:

–All rebate paperwork and permit processing –No money down lease financing with low monthly payments generally less than your former electric bill –An official state Home Energy Rating System (HERS) rating that adds to homes’ resale value –A right-sized solar system with a 25-year warranty –Very significant reduction on PWP electric bills –Energy efficiency upgrades providing more comfortable, less drafty interiors –An EcoDog(R) energy monitor that lets occupants see usage for various appliance and plug loads so they can be even more efficient –The 5 percent Pasadena Chamber discount

DS Energy Solutions is different from the solar companies currently advertising on the airwaves: They make the whole building or home energy efficient first and right-size the solar equipment for it, and their price per watt is the lowest in the area.

They are a Class B general contractor and certified by the state HERS agency as well as the Building Performance Institute and the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners. They guarantee their work, the system, and very low electric bills.

To learn more and arrange for the free energy efficiency assessment and estimate on an earth-friendly solar system, call (866) 381-5838.

DS Energy Solutions recently announced the launch of its energy efficiency and solar installation services for homeowners and commercial property owners in Pasadena. The company is helping Pasadenans to take advantage of the solar rebates available through the Pasadena Solar Initiative sponsored by Pasadena Water & Power (PWP). Currently these rebates are among the highest in the nation.

“Unlike other solar companies who simply install solar systems,” said DS Energy Solutions CEO Scott Mazzola, “We make the home or building more efficient first, and then right-size the solar system to create the lowest cost and best payback scenario for our clients.”

To get started, residents should call (866) 381-5838 for a free home efficiency analysis. The company first surveys the home, analyzes its electrical usage, and determines the potential energy savings. Next, they complete a cost analysis at no charge to determine which energy upgrades are most advantageous to the client, using PWP rebates.

With the client go-ahead, the company then performs the upgrades, tests the home for its energy efficiency, and establishes a rating through the state’s Home Energy Rating System (HERS). At the same time, the company designs a solar system to handle the electricity needs of the now-efficient home, secures the PWP rebate for it, processes the paperwork and the permits, and provides the appropriate financing. Typical financing is a lease plan with low monthly payments and no money out of pocket.

After the solar equipment is installed, tested and operating, DS Energy Solutions

Solar installation by DS Energy Solutions

complete its Quality Assurance Check, and provides an energy monitoring system called EcoDog^® so residents can see how much energy various appliances are using and reduce their usage even further.

Pasadena City Councilmember Chris Holden’s family will soon enjoy the combined benefits of energy efficiency upgrades and solar energy in their Pasadena home. “Melanie and I were pleased to find out how easy the process is and how much we will save on our electric bill,” he said. “I’d like to encourage all Pasadena residents to take advantage of the PWP rebates.”

The City’s solar goals: PWP is committed to helping its customers install 14 megawatts of solar power by 2017. With one of the best utility rebate incentives in the nation, reimbursement of city permit fees, plus the new 30 % federal tax credit on home installations, Pasadenans can harness the power of the sun as never before.

About DS Energy Solutions:

Founded in 2006, DS Energy Solutions is the only licensed company in Southern California that integrates building performance and solar installation. The company focuses on eliminating energy waste before right-sizing and installing a solar system—all using local rebates and tax incentives. More than 200 Southern California homes are now more efficient and comfortable and enjoying drastic savings on their energy bills as a result of DS Energy Solutions’ services. In addition, the company has installed solar systems at a variety of commercial buildings including school districts, office buildings, and medical buildings. The company is licensed by the California Home Energy Rating System (HERS) and the Building Performance Institute, and holds a Class B general contractor license. For more information visit www.DSEnergySolutions.com.

About Pasadena Water & Power’s Pasadena Solar Initiative:

The Pasadena Solar Initiative is PWP’s commitment to a sustainable energy future through the promotion of renewable solar power. Through rebates, additional incentives and education, the Pasadena Solar Initiative aims to help its customers install 14 MW of solar power by 2017. The Initiative will advance the City of Pasadena’s renewables goals outlined in its Green City Action Plan, www.cityofpasadena.net/GreenCity as well as the state goal of installing 3000 MW of solar by 2016. www.pwpweb.com/solar

About the California Home Energy Rating System:

The California Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Program provides a reliable way to estimate and compare the energy efficiency of California homes and identify wise energy saving improvements. Whether residents are buying or selling a home, or staying in their current residence, knowing the home’s energy rating will help them choose smart energy upgrades and investments that will save in energy costs, improve home comfort, and protect the environment. As buyers become more aware of the benefits of an energy-efficient home, homes with a favorable home energy rating may be more appealing to buyers. For more information: Energy Standards Hotline: (800) 772-3300 or (916) 654-5106 www.energy.ca.gov/HERS

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BIS Computer Solutions, Inc. acquires ResultWorx Technology Group in friendly sale

admin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:40:43 +0000

BIS Computer Solutions, Inc., a 40-year old global supplier of information technology custom software and computer services, has acquired ResultWorx Technology Group, Inc., a Pasadena, a technology solutions firm for small to medium sized business in California’s San Gabriel Valley and Orange County.

ResultWorx was founded in 2010 by the late Jim Locke of Pasadena and quickly achieved a reputation among businesses in Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley for selling and customizing IT systems ranging from a basic network to complex multi-location network.

BIS Computer Solutions was selected by Mr. Locke’s wife, Marilyn Cabezas-Locke, to buy ResultWorx. “While they are friendly competitors, both companies share the same vision and values in focusing on the technology needs of entrepreneurial businesses,” she said. “Actually, I chose BIS from among other bidders because I’m confident its owners would continue Jim’s commitment to highly personalized customer service, staying on the cutting edge of innovative technology solutions and community involvement,” Cabezas-Locke added.

Michael Macho, division president for BIS Computer Solutions, Inc., said, “We are honored to be chosen by Marilyn because we feel there is a great synergy between our two companies. We can now offer our customers ResultWorx’s expertise in managed IT services and new disaster recovery tools. ResultWorx can now give its customers BIS’ expertise in customizing hardware and software in specific industries, creating mobile IT strategies, automated disaster recovery, website and graphic design plus technology and business consulting.”

Macho, who is president of Mobile BIS, also said the ResultWorx name “will live on and we welcome all the company’s employees to the BIS family. With this acquisition, ResultWorx clients will notice an increased level of customer support with additional value added services to improve productivity and efficiencies.”

Macho pointed out that Jim Locke was known for his “insightful and objective evaluations of technology trends, new products and applications. He was the customer’s advocate. His monthly blog on the ResultWorx website (www.ResultWorx.com) was well known for examining and demystifying technology issues critical to the businessowner’s success. Jim was proactive—as a writer and speaker –in alerting not only customers but the small business community—to IT problems before they occurred.”

“This transaction is an ideal fit,” he continued. “BIS Computer Solutions has long held a very similar philosophy. We keep our own customers constantly updated with market intelligence and our opinions on new IT products that match with our software, We will combine and continue these important services to BIS and ResultWorx customers and to anyone who visits our websites.”

In addition, both companies have been active in Pasadena civic organizations and Macho said the company involvement will also continue. Community service includes Macho’s position on the board of directors of the Boys and Girls Club of Pasadena, corporate memberships in the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce. Pasadena. La Crescenta Chamber of Commerce and the Pasadena chapter of BNI, an international business networking organization.

With the acquisition, BIS Computer Solutions becomes an Axcient Data Recovery Partner, a MegaPath Business Communications partner and a member of SMBTN (Small Medium Business Technology Network. The partnerships broaden BIS Computer Solution’s existing partnerships with Oracle, Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard, Intel, Nokia, Verizon Wireless, and Sprint PCS.

ABOUT BIS COMPUTER SOLUTIONS.

BIS Computer Solutions, Inc. provides highly customized software applications and solutions to automate a company’s operations that save time, money and increase efficiency. Providing value added solutions to a large number of vertical and horizontal markets, BIS Computer Solutions is a Oracle Platinum Partner, a member of the Oracle Development Alliance Network, a Nokia Partner, Intel Partner and Microsoft Gold Certified Partner. Software applications are developed and implemented using the Oracle 10g database and Oracle 10g lite mobile application server. A global technology firm, it maintains offices in Los Angeles, New York, Alabama, Italy and India. Visit www.biscomputer.com.

BizFed poll of Los Angeles-area business concerns- Take 8 minutes for your voice to be heard

admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:06:35 +0000

Please take 8 minutes to let the voice of Pasadena businesses and your industry be heard in the BizFed annual poll of issues and attitudes.

Let our region and your industry be heard.

This LA BizPOLL takes just 8 MINUTES –

and the results have HIGH attention and IMPACT

with our elected, policymakers, thought leaders, and the media.

OUR GOAL is to have 1,000 responses!! We don’t have much time – the poll closes Feb. 17.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED

Take the poll now by clicking on the link below.

Forward this email to 10 (or more) of your colleagues

Here is the direct link to take the poll: http://employersgroup.us.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_ahjzRhncLHdUs4s

Pasadena Chamber Luncheon Alliance networking event Wednesday, February 1st

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 02:49:41 +0000

Join us for our monthly Luncheon Alliance on Wednesday, February 1st at 11:45am at the Altadena Town and Country Club. Adele Warner of Accounting 4 It sponsors the networking lunch.

You can promote your business, network, meet possible collaborators and generate leads while enjoying a delicious lunch. Adele Warner will explain what Accounting 4 It does and how she can help your business with its bookkeeping and accounting needs.

Cost for lunch is $20 for Pasadena Chamber members who register before the end of business on Monday, January 30th. Non-members who register by the deadline pay $25. There is an additional $5 charge for those who register after the deadline.

To register for our Luncheon Alliance call Kelly at 626-795-3355 or email kelly@pasadena-chamber.org.

Pasadena Chamber Golf Tournament is Friday, April 13th at Brookside Golf Club

admin — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:44:59 +0000

Join business and community leaders for the annual Pasadena Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament on Friday, April 13, 2012, at Brookside Golf Club. Scramble play begins at 12 noon with a shotgun start. Anyone wishing information or who wants to sign up to play or sponsor the tournament can call the Chamber at 626-795-3355 or email leanne@pasadena-chamber.org. Information and sign up forms are posted at www.pasadena-chamber.org.

Golfers of all abilities are welcome. The Tournament can only accommodate 144 golfers, so register early to ensure a place. The Chamber hosts a raffle, sells mulligan packages and adds a few special nuances to play, making the tournament fun for everyone involved. One of our Chamber member auto dealers will provide a car for the hole-in-one prize.

The individual golf package includes golf, cart, gifts, on-course snacks, contests, a hosted cocktail reception and awards ceremony. Sign up as a single, two, three or foursome. Cost for individual golfers is $150; foursomes are $600. Those who just want to attend the cocktail reception and award ceremony pay $50.

Sponsorship opportunities are available. For $2000, Gold Sponsors receive signage recognition, two foursomes, the cocktail reception, two tee signs, a ‘thank you’ award and recognition in event publicity and materials. Silver Sponsorships are $1000 and include one foursome, the reception, a tee sign and publicity recognition. Advertising tee signs are $100 each. The awards reception and bar can be sponsored for $2500.

As of this date, Corporate Center Pasadena is a Gold Sponsor of the tournament. Century Rooter Service and Plumbing and Parsons Corporation are Silver Sponsors of the 2011 Pasadena Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament.

Pasadena Restaurant Week is March 25th to 30th

admin — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 09:04:48 +0000

Pasadena Restaurant Week is Coming in March

Pasadena’s restaurant community opens its doors for the second Pasadena Restaurant Week which takes place from Sunday, March 26th through Friday, March 30th.The public is invited to visit many of Pasadena’s finest, and most unique, dining establishments for special menus and more. A complete list of restaurants and menus will be posted at www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com.

Pasadena Restaurant Week is a citywide event organized by the Pasadena Chamber to highlight the cuisine of many of Pasadena’s top dining establishments. Participating restaurants will offer at least three fixed price dinner and/or lunch menu items for visitors. Depending on the venue and menu offered, meals will be priced at $15, $20 or $25 for lunch or $26, $35 or $44 for dinner. (Some prices may vary. Alcoholic beverages, gratuity and tax are not included in the price.)

Maria's Italian Kitchen

Restaurants that have participated in the past include some of Pasadena’s finest eating destinations including 1810 (eighteen ten), a/k/a An American Bistro, Bar Celona, Bistro 45, Café Bizou, Celestino Ristorante, El Cholo, El Portal, Elements Kitchen, Green Street Restaurant, Il Fornaio, Japon Bistro, Margarita’s Comida Mexicana, Maria’s Italian Kitchen, Noir Food and Wine, Pie ‘n Burger, Robin’s Woodfire BBQ and Grill, Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, The Terrace at the Langham, Trevo’s at the Hilton and Villa Sorriso. More than 30 local dining establishments were involved in the 2011 Pasadena Restaurant Week event.

Many of the Pasadena Restaurant Week participants are award winners. Noir Food

Noir Food and Wine

and Wine was named best new restaurant in Los Angeles by Zagat. Bistro 45 regularly appears on Wine Spectators Best Of lists. Celestino Ristorante has received the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, as well. Pasadena’s Pie ‘n Burger was recognized by Gourmet magazine on its list of Top 10 Burgers in the US for 2010. Chef Hirose Akira of Maison Akira has been recognized internationally for his Asian/French fusion cuisine.

All Pasadena restaurants are encouraged to take part. Any restaurant wanting to join Pasadena Restaurant Week for 2012 should download the info letter and registration agreement and return it to the Pasadena Chamber as soon as possible.

Restaurant info letter and commitment form (due 2-8-12)

Travel to Cuba with members of the Pasadena, Burbank and Glendale Chambers

admin — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 06:50:11 +0000

The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce is partnering with our sister chambers in Burbank and Glendale to offer a unique opportunity to travel to Cuba direct from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). For the first time, group travel is being offered to Cuba direct from Los Angeles, and legally.

You can visit one of the western hemisphere’s most unspoiled tropical islands, see Cuba in person and experience the cuisine, people, sights and sounds of the Caribbean island that has been off limits to American’s for 50 years.

You will be joined by travelers from Glendale and Burbank on guided tours of Havana and other cities and towns. You can experience pristine beaches and see the wild interior of the island on tours led by experienced guides.

A complete itinerary, pricing information and more are available in the tour Brochure.

Download the brochure and registration form here.

DISCOVER CUBA -16OCT12

New and renewing Pasadena Chamber members

admin — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 01:12:59 +0000

At Pasadena Chamber networking events we introduce new members to those in attendance.

Pasadena Chamber of Commerce members are among the best at what they do. We encourage our membership to find ways to give business to fellow members.

The Pasadena Chamber will give a FREE advertisement in our 2013 annual Business Directory and Community and Visitor Guide to the member who solicits the most new members for the Chamber in fiscal year 2011-12. The ad is an $800 value.

At our Breakfast Connection in January, we met these new members:

Areg Alikhanian and Julio Tello of Asylum Gym. Asylum Gym recently opened in Old Pasadena.

Cesar Rubio, CPA, was recognized as a new member at January’s Connection Breakfast. Mr. Rubio brings years of experience to his accounting practice.

Michael Gallego, who recently opened Cheveux Salon in San Marino, was presented with his membership plaque at the connection breakfast. Cheveux a full service salon that can provide complete hair care and make-up services.

Jamie and Steve and Inzunza of Mamma’s Brick Oven Pizza and Pasta were welcoemd as new mebers, as well. Mamma’s, which is located in South Pasadena, will soon be opening a location on Rosemead Boulevard in east Pasadena.

Wendy and Rusty Reinoehl, The Original Party Masters, were recognized as new members at the breakfast. Original party Masters can provide full party planning and execution as well as support services to enhance your festivities.

Nicholas Petralia of Outdoor Media Specialists, Inc. received his new member plaque at our January Connection Breakfast networking event. Outdoor Media can assist will all manner of out-of-home advertising platforms.

Pepperdine University Graziadio School of Business and Management sponsored January’s Breakfast Connection. The School’s Joshua Kirby and Kim Weiss were on hand to explain the school mission and plans to open a facility in Pasadena, as well as receive their new member plaque.

Waddell and Reed’s John Chou was presented with the company’s membership plaque at the breakfast networking event, as well. Waddell and Reed is an asset management and financial planning firm.

New members for December, 2011 are:

Accatur Diagnostics I, LLC, Ellen Palm-Leis, ellen@accatur.com, (626) 440-1340

Cheveux Salon, Michael David Gallego, michaeldgallego@gmail.com, (626) 285-2600

Ganahl Lumber, Barrett Burt, barrettburt@ganahl.com, (626) 993-2100

Harrington Group, LLC, Monica Jones, monica@npocpas.com, (626) 403-6866

Lenkin Design Inc., William Cundiff, william@lenkindesign.com, (626) 441-6655

Pasadena Patio, Ken Burrows, (626) 405-2334

RealEstateLawCenter.org, Art Hoomiratana, Esq., arthoomiratana@realestatelawcenter.org, (888) 688-4770

Chase, Lance Taylor, lance.c.taylor@chase.com, (626) 578-9425

U.S. Blinds, Ara Markari, info@usblindsco.com, (626) 304-9992

Zinkie’s Shoe Repair, Triny Ramirez, triny9@sbcglobal.net, (626) 793-5790

Renewing members for December, 2011, are:

One to Five Years

A Noise Within

Bank of the West-Pasadena Main

Beyond the Olive

Eagle Star Security

Express Employment Professionals

H & R Block

Halftime Cuts

Hastings Ranch Dental Group

Labor Ready

Pasadena Scottish Pipes & Drums

San Gabriel Valley LeTip

So Cal Pool Company

Six to Nine Years

Benedict & Benedict Plumbing Co.

Calamigos at L.A. Equestrian Center

HealthCare Partners

James McCaleb & Company (USA)

Jos. A. Bank #461

Patricia Colonello-Independent Sales

Protravel International

Ten to Fourteen Years

Business Networking Allinace/BizNet

Eagle Associates

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites

Pasadena Museum of History

Westside Rental Connection

Fifteen to Fifty Years

Athens Services

Comfort Inn Pasadena

Crown Coffee Services, Inc.

Fedde Furniture Co.

Gerrish Swim & Tennis Club

Holly Street Village Apartments

La Salle High School

Malmberg & Associates

Mohawk Management Corporation

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney

Pasadena Enterprise Center

Paseo Colorado

Read Communications

Richard W. Jackson, CPA

Rule Company Inc., The

SuperShuttle

Villa Esperanza Services

Over Fifty Years

Anderson Business Technology, 93 yrs.

Crowell, Weedon & Co., 59 yrs.

Hahn & Hahn, LLP, 87 yrs.

New York Life Insurance, 63 yrs.

Pasadena Chamber Board votes to encourage consideration of NFL team in Rose Bowl

admin — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:20:35 +0000

Pasadena Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Votes to Support Exploration of NFL Interim Opportunity at Rose Bowl

Chance for lucrative defined-term NFL tenant should not be dismissed without knowing terms and financial benefits to Rose Bowl, City of Pasadena and local businesses

At its December meeting, the Board of Directors of the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce voted to formally take a position in support of the Rose Bowl exploring the opportunity to host an interim professional National Football League (NFL) team for as much as four years.

Without a deal on the table and without knowing what the financial, environmental and neighborhood impacts may be, the Chamber Board overwhelmingly supported the idea of looking at the Rose Bowl hosting an NFL team on a short-term basis, should that opportunity arise.

The Board felt very strongly that it would be a huge lost opportunity to dismiss the interim NFL team before even hearing what any deal terms may be and without understanding what any impacts may result.

To date, there has not been an NFL team announced for the Los Angeles area. Two proposals are currently competing for the rights to bring a team to Los Angeles, one that would be located in the City of Industry and the other intended to be housed at a stadium to be built in downtown Los Angeles. Neither entity has been able to secure an agreement to re-located an NFL team to Los Angeles. If and when that happens, it is very likely that the Los Angeles NFL team would need a temporary stadium in which to play its home games for as many as four years as their permanent home is being built.

Right now there is no indication that an NFL team will relocate to Los Angeles anytime in the near future, though we all recognize that an announcement could come in the next few weeks or five years from now. The Chamber Board simply wants our Rose Bowl stadium to be able to entertain the idea of hosting an interim NFL team. The Board encourages the Rose Bowl to, at the very least, look into the opportunity and determine if it is in the best interest of the stadium, the community and our local economy to play host to professional football for a defined period of time. If, at some point, there is a deal to be considered, the Chamber Board will likely look at the deal points and decide if the economic benefits outweigh any impacts to our community or the Arroyo Seco.

Community Discounts for January, 2012

admin — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 22:43:40 +0000

For those who have signed up for the Pasadena Chamber’s Grow Your Community, Shop Pasadena visitor program, Pasadena Chamber of Commerce members provide special discounts and special offers to the public as well as their fellow Chamber members. Discounts are available to Pasadena Chamber members, as well.

Often Pasadena Chamber members offer unadvertised discounts to their fellow members and to the public. When you patronize a Pasadena business, mention you are there because you found the business through the Pasadena Chamber and ask if there is a discount. Sometimes just mentioning the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce can get you 10% off. It can’t hurt to ask and you may be surprised.

The following Pasadena Chamber members offer discounts and specials for February, 2012:

Pasadena Restaurant Week is coming March 25th through 30th. Many of Pasadena finest restaurants offer special fixed price meals, deals and discounts during a week dedicated to highlighting all that Pasadena’s culinary talents have to offer. Visit www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com for complete information, menus, deals and discounts.

Arclight Cinemas offers Dinner and a Movie. Sign-up for ArcLight’s free membership and receive:

$1.00 all tickets purchased online
Newsletter about special screenings, advanced ticketing, and Q&A’s with directors and cast members to some of your favorite films
Rewards program. Points earned for purchasing tickets and concessions and can be redeemed for free items
Sign-up through the Pasadena Chamber loyalty campaign, and receive a free regular popcorn coupon! When you purchase tickets online as a member, get $1.00 off each ticket purchased. For more information or to sign up for an ArcLight membership visitwww.arclightcinemas.com

Enjoy Happy Hour at Noor Restaurant and Ballroom in the Paseo Colorado at 260 East Colorado Boulevard, 2nd Floor. Tuesday to Sunday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. enjoy $2.00 off well drinks and botteld beers. Half price wine and complimentary appetizers. Wednesday is Martini Night with the Dave Lewis Jazz Group. Thursday is Ladies’ Night with DJ Jaz1. Want more information? www.noorevents.com.

BUDGET RENT-A-CAR OF PASADENA offers 15% off Standard Rates for any Car Class. 24 Hours Advance Booking Required and must mention offer. Cannot be combined with other discount, offers or promotional specials. Black Out Periods apply. To take advantage call Budget of Pasadena at (626) 449-0226 or email kpan@budgetglendale.com.

Desert Solar would like to offer 10% off the total cost of any solar system. Just mention you are associated with the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce program to get the discount. Their website is www.desertsolar.org and the phone number is (760) 669-5460

The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce has teamed up with Office Depot to provide you substantial discounts on your office supply needs. This member-only program is documented to save between 5-30% by taking advantage of the corporate pricing we have negotiated on your behalf.

Here are some of the benefits you can expect to receive:

15-30% discount on a core list of 100 office supply essentials you purchase most
15% discount on lowest Retail prices on select Paper & Toner
5% discount on 98% of nearly everything else you buy
Discounts on Professional Copy & Print services
Discounts on office furniture, cleaning & break room solutions, technology items, green products
Free Shipping & next-day delivery on in-stock items! (orders over $50)
Same discount regardless of how you order: Phone, Fax, Online or at any Retail location

Please click here to see specific savings on top frequently purchase products. To sign up, please follow the link by clicking here. For additional questions, please contact Patty Serrano at patty.serrano@officedepot.com or via phone at 626.233.7041

The Pasadena Museum of History offers $1 off the regular admission price to visitors from Southern California. In addition, you are invited to participate in “Community Wednesdays,” with free admission each Wednesday to the exhibitions for persons who live, work, or go to school in our community. Visitors should mention this offer and verify their ‘local’ status by showing some form of ID in the Museum Store.The Pasadena Museum of History is located at 470 West Walnut Street (at Orange Grove) in Pasadena. For more information visit www.pasadenahistory.org.

Lasik Today Pasadena takes $1000 off all laser lasik-custom wavefront technology for both eyes. Consultation is free. Walk-ins are welcome but appointments are recomended. For a free consultation call (626) WOW-2020 or visit www.lasiktoday.com.

1810 Argentinean Restaurant at 121 West Colorado in Old Pasadena has a special fixed price menu. Check it out at www.1810restaurant.com,

Get a 10% discount coupon from All India Cafe, Pasadena’s award-winning Indian restaurant by clicking http://www.allindiacafe.com/specials.aspx.

All bottled wine is 50% off on Tuesdays at Bar Celona in Old Pasadena. For more information, visit http://www.barcelonapasadena.com/events.html for more information.

Beckham Grill has a special $16.95 menu Mondays and Tuesdays. Visit www.beckhamgrill.com/EventsMonTue.

Find the weekly special at El Portal at www.elportalrestaurant.com/week.

Kabuki in Old Pasadena has a reverse happy hour Sundays from 8pm to closing and Monday through Thursday, from 9pm to closing. For more information visit www.kabukirestaurants.com.

Kathleen’s Restaurant at 595 North Lake Avenue serves a special breakfast menu every Saturday and Sunday. Visit www.kathleensrestaurant.com for more information.

Margarita’s Mexican Restaurant has specials every weekday. Taste their delicious Mexican specialties at very special prices. Click here for details.

Join Maria’s Italian Restaurant’s e-club and get special deals and discounts from the restaurant voted the Best in LA County by Los Angeles Times’ readers. Click here to sign up and join.

Roy’s Restaurant offers a special fixed price menu on Mondays. Get three courses of Roy’s incomparable cuisine for $35.95 every Monday (for a limited time). Www.roysrestaurant.com for more information or to make reservations.

Crown Coffee Services celebrates its 25th anniversary by offering new clients a discount. To take advantage before the end of 2011, click here:

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CREPEstudio at 99 East Union Street in Old Pasadena celebrates its one-year anniversary with a 15% discount. CREPEstudio offers delicious crepes for lunch and dinner. Try a dessert crepe, you’ll love it! Download the flyer and bring it with you to take advantage.

CREPEstudio Anniversary discountLe Monsieur offers our Pronto Moda suits for $199.00 (Reg$375.00). Save an additional 10% by choosing “like’ on our Face Book Fan Page “Shoplemonsieur” . Direct: 323-770-3002; Studio: 213-290-1065; By appointment, 261 E Colorado Blvd Suites 206 Pasadena CA 91101. 213-290-1065 www.shoplemonsieur.com or email peek@shoplemonsieur.com

Visit The Counter at 140 Shoppers Lane (just off South Lake Avenue) between 4pm and 10pm to mix it up. Every Tuesday from 4pm to 10pm The Counter offers 4 premium mini-burgers with 4 beer pairings for $14. For more information call 626-440-1008 0r visit The Counter.

Western Rooter is offering 10% off all drain cleaning, $175 sewer video camera inspections and emergency gas shut off valves for $345. Visit www.westernrooter.com for more information or call 1-800-405-7030. Western Rooter provides 24-hour emergency plumbing and drain cleaning services for home owners and businesses.

Renewal by Andersen, Windows by Andersen, offers beautiful windows, patio doors, entry doors systems, and interior doors. We are Energy Star Partner of the year for 2010 and 2011. We are offering a 5% discount plus our trade show promotions which are given at events like Home and Garden Shows, the Del Mar Fair and the L.A County Fair. You can find our current promotions at www.deals@renewalbyandersen.com or call 866-599-4909.

Here’s a free offer you may not want to pass up! OOHBA.COM is brand new subscription-based coupon, discount and promotions website that is being launched right here in Pasadena. On August 15, OOHBA will begin a consumer marketing campaign using street teams, event marketing and public relations to drive consumers to the site and to your offers. You can sign up to find coupon offers at www.oohba.com.

Townloop.com is a locally based, consumer-oriented daily discount program featuring Pasadena-area businesses. Townloop is a daily deals website with a philanthropic twist. 20% of every deal sold goes to local schools and community organizations. So, why should people sign up for Townloop? To get great deals right here in our community on the things they want and need. A great meal. Tickets to a summer concert. A sweet treat. Even dry cleaning! Townloop subscribers receive “deals that make a difference” via email a few times a week. If they’re interested in the deal, they can buy it and feel good about making a great purchase, supporting the community and keeping their money local. Townloop merchants love the program because they can control the terms of their deals, from the amount they sell to the discount offered. They can support the local community without changing the way they do business. And, they can draw in local customers who will soon become loyal customers. Everybody wins! To sign up for Townloop emails visit www.townloop.com. You can also email chamber@townloop.com.

Chamber members can learn highly effective marketing strategies by attending one monthly Glazer-Kennedy Insider’s Circle Local Chapter Meeting with Craig Valine for Free (Value $50). To find out when the next meeting is, visit http://GlendalePasadenaGKIC.com/Register .

Ellen’s Silkscreening is offering a 10% discount to Pasadena Chamber members. To take advantage, contact Andrea Damian at (626) 441-4415.

J. Beverly Hills salon at 820 East Green Street in Pasadena will give $20 off any service of $60 or more. Hair cut and style, color, Brazilian Blowout and hair extensions are all included. Offer valid for new clients only. www.jbeverlyhillssalon.com for details.

Trevos at the Hilton Pasadena at Los Robles avenue and Cordova Street has a very special luncheon invitation. For $12 (beverages not included) you can enjoy themed lunch buffets every weekday. From made to order salads on Monday to Tacos made to order on Friday, it’s all you can eat for only $12. (Valet parking is only $5.)

Pacific Asia Museum at 46 North Los Robles Avenue in Pasadena offers Southern California visitors two-for-one admissions. To take advantage simply mention the Pasadena Chamber discount program to the admission desk when you arrive. Established in 1971 and housed in a unique Chinese-inspired building, Pacific Asia Museum is one of only four U.S. institutions dedicated to the arts and culture of Asia and the Pacific Islands, serving the city of Los Angeles and the Greater Southern California region. The museum’s mission is to bring art and people together for self-discovery, learning, and enjoyment and to promote cross-cultural understanding, illustrating points of connection in an increasingly global community while encouraging inclusiveness and curiosity. For more information visit www.pacificasiamuseum.org. Visit the only museum in the area dedicated to the art and culture of Asia and the Pacific. Newly renovated galleries, changing exhibition and events are held in the unique Chinese-style Grace Nicholson Mansion, a California Historical Landmark at 46 North Los Robles Avenue in Pasadena.

CHAM Korean Bistro is a contemporary, fast-casual Korean restaurant in Pasadena offering updated and healthy takes on traditional Korean staples for lunch and dinner. The menu features classics such as bibimbap and topokki, to Beef or Spicy Yuzu Pork Steamed Buns, Sizzling Bibimbap and Korean tapas as well. Select craft beers and handpicked selection of wines available at CHAM pair deliciously with the Korean tapas menu. The interior design of CHAM restaurant perfectly mirrors the CHAM culture. The space is inviting and tastefully decorated with modern accents and warm natural wood tables filling the interior. CHAM Korean Bistro is located at 851 Cordova Street, Pasadena, CA 91101. The restaurant is open Monday through Saturday from 11am to 9pm. Phone, 626.792.2474. For more information, visitwww.chamkoreanbistro.com

Each of the following promotions is separate and cannot be combined with existing promotions: CHAMtail Hour! - Receive a Manager’s discount on all beers / wine and tapas between 3-6:30pm, Monday – Friday through March 4th. Brainfood for Students, at CHAM! - Present a current college Student ID and they receive a 10% discount (colleges only)through April. CHAM’s Early Bird Special!- Phone orders +take-out orders: receive the Manager’s Discount (15%) with all LUNCH phone orders and fax orders, when placed before 12pm. Good until the end of April. Cheers with CHAM! – Weekly business card draws for a free CHAMtail (beer, glass of wine or cocktail) with their next meal! (Lost Abbey is excluded from this promotion). Good through April.

Gold Class Cinemas, Pasadena’s unique and luxurious movie experience has daily specials and fun events to go with your movie-going experience. Call (626) 639-2260 or visit www.goldclasscinemas.com for more information or to make reservations.

New member Dahn Yoga in Paseo Colorado at 260 East Colorado Boulevard offers specials and discounts. Simply print out the coupons and call (626) 844-0433 for more information.

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Holmes Body Shop offers a special one-day damage repair service. Mention the Pasadena Chamber and get a complimentary one-day rental car when you schedule your repair. will donate 5% of your repair total to the local nonprofit organization of your choice, and do it in your name. www.holmesbodyshop.com for information or to schedule your repair.

Allen Avenue Self Storage offers move in specials, online payment options, senior, military and student discounts as well as a FREE truck to help you move your items to storage. For more information visit www.allenavenueselfstorage.com.

Save up to 50% on inkjet and toner cartridges at Rapid Refill Ink at 3609 East Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena. Mention the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce to maximize your savings. (626) 584-0779 for more information.

California Pizza Kitchen offers “Reward for Regulars”. When a guest brings back their check to dine in within seven days of that visit they get 20% off the check excluding alcohol, retail and gratuity. The offers is reserved for dine in only. We value our regulars, so we’re taking the time to reward you by offering 20% off your next dine-in visits to any California Pizza Kitchen. Just bring back your receipt within 7 days of your last visit! Excludes alcohol and retail. Not valid with any other offers or at FUNdraisers. California Pizza Kitchen 99 N Los Robles Ave. Call (626) 585-9020 for more information.

California Chiropractic Care at 221 East Walnut Street, Suite 275 in Pasadena offers Chamber Members Friends & Family Loyalty Program the “Tune-In & Tune-Up Package” worth $760 dollars…… for only $250! This package includes the Initial Exam with X-Rays, so we can ‘Tune-In’ on what’s causing the pain and/or lack of energy. Then we begin the process of the ‘Tune-Up’ by working on the soft tissue 1^st and loosening the muscles with a Full Hour of Therapeutic Massage followed by Traction & Electro-Muscle Stimulation. Once we’ve stretched you out & relieved those nasty pressure points, we can now work on re-aligning the frame of your body with the Ultimate Chiropractic Alignment. We will have you feeling light as a balloon in no time. But before you fly away… make sure you make your next appt. on the same day… for the ultimate in discounts. Call California Chiropractic Care at (626) 765-0555 or visitwww.CaliChiroCare.com.

The Masters Hair Studio offers new customers a 10% discount on the first visit. Bring a friend and receive two for one, one free with the paid visit. The Masters Hair Studio is located at 16 North Mentor Avenue in Pasadena. For an appointment call (626) 683-8330.

Budget Car and Truck Rental offers discounts on cars of all sizes:

Compact: $29.99 per day with free miles
Mid Size Car: $34.99 per day with free miles
Full Size Car: $39.99 per day with free miles
Luxury Car: $69.99 per day with free miles
Minivan: $69.99 per day with 150 free miles

Holiday rates may be slightly higher. High line vehicles are also available. FREE pick up and drop off from the 750 South Arroyo Parkway location to the Pasadena area is available. For more information call (626) 449-0226.

Kabuki in Old Pasadena has specials on food and drink. Click here for details.

Magnolia Lounge on South Lake Avenue revisits Happy Hour All Night every Monday at their South Lake Avenue location. Enjoy food and drink in a uniquely comfortable location, and save money all night Monday. Visit www.magnoliaonlake.com for information or reservations.

Get a FREE Pasadena Tournament of Roses pendant or pair of earrings from custom jeweler Maria de la Luz Fine Jewelry Design with the purchase of any custom order. Maria de la Luz has created fine custom jewelry since 1988. For more information visit www.mariadelaluz.com.

Health Advantage Health and Wellness Center offers a 50% discount to new patients to the office at 1450 North Lake Avenue. Call (626) 798-7805 to make an appointment for chiropractic health services and more. This offer does not apply to Workers Compensation Cases, Personal Injury Cases, HMO plans or Medicare patients.

Bella’s Gourmet Pizza offers Monday night specials. You can get $1 off a medium pizza, $2 off a large pizza, half priced beer from 6:00 p.m. until close and free delivery. Visit Bella’s at 16 North Fair Oaks Avenue in Pasadena or call (626) 449-3332 for home delivery.

Sign A Rama offers 10% off on All vinyl products. They also offer to fellow Pasadena Chamber members 10% off on all banners that they purchase and an additional 5% on next orders when one of their referrals purchase from us as well. Shop online with us www.pasadenasignarama.com

World Famous Burger Continental Restaurant at 535 South Lake Ave, Pasadena offers 20% off all food and beverages. For more information visit www.burgercontinental.net or call 626-792-6634. Burger Continental is located 1/2 mile south of 210 Fwy. Take the Lake Ave. exit. Burger Continental is located just north of the corner of South Lake Ave. and California Blvd. Download the coupon here.

Alex and Friends hair and makeup studio introduces the Keratin Blowout. Clients who book an appointment now can learn to control unmanageable hair and get a $50 discount on the first Blowout service. For more information call (626) 449-2425.

Smart for Life Weight Management offers 15% off all their weight management products to Pasadena Chamber members. Chamber members can also receive a complimentary body composition analysis. Eat Cookies! Lose Weight. Call (626) 486-0321 or visit www.smartforlife.com.

Micro Trends offers free diagnostics on all laptops-desktops-servers & laser printers (a $45 value), $50 off the purchase of any computer valued at $700 or more and a free one-hour on-site Technology assessment (a $110 value). Pasadena Chamber members are invited to take advantage of this offer, as well.) For more information visit www.micro-trends.com, email rick@micro-trends.com or call (626) 432-5990, extension 104.

Gold’s Gym gives a free five-day trial membership to the facility at 39 South Altadena Drive in Pasadena. Click here for the coupon and more information.

California Linen Services will create a logo carpet mat for the same price as a regular carpet mat. California Linen will provide a proof of the design including a logo on the mat for approval before creating the mat. For more information call 626-240-0115.

The Maxwell House, headquarters for the Western Justice Center Foundation, is a beautiful Mediterranean Revival mansion and gardens ideal for special events, meetings and holiday parties. Western Justice Center can also provide videoconferencing service for meetings as large as 30 people. Special Chamber rates apply for Videoconferencing. For information on renting the beautiful facility or how you can save travel costs and reduce other expenses through videoconferencing visithttp://www.westernjustice.org/cf_facility_rental.html or for a virtual tourhttp://www.circlepix.com/home/BPL9K6 or call 626.584.7494.

Bella’s Gourmet Italian Pizza offers a 10% discount coupon good for any meal at the new restaurant at 16 North Fair Oaks Avenue in Old Pasadena. Children under 12 eat free every day with an adult meal of $10 or more. Visit www.bellasgourmet.com.

Alta Media Group will create a short video promo for your company for only $100. Your message will be scripted, storyboarded, shot, edited and delivered for a very low Chamber member price. You pay when you approve the final product. For more information call (310) 614-1321 or email dennis@altamediagroup.com

Corcoran Bookkeeping and Tax Service offers Chamber members 20% off the first three months of bookkeeping, representation or tax preparation. For more information email corcorank@charter.net.

Arroyo Parkway Self Storage at 411 South Arroyo Parkway in Pasadena is giving 50% off the first three months of storage to Chamber members. For more info, call (626) 585-0521 or visit the web site atwww.arroyoparkwayselfstorage.com.

Got plans for Super Bowl Sunday? If not, check out what these Chamber members have for you

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Kings Row Gastropub in Old Pasadena is gettin’ down during this year’s Super Bowl with its famous PIG ROAST & BACKYARD COOKOUT PARTY. For $22 per person, you get an all inclusive buffet meal with whole roasted pig, burgers, sausages, and all the trimmings. If you know Kings Row, you know they will not skimp on quality OR quantity, but damn that’s some cheap eats! A huge selection of domestic craft and Belgian ales are offered as well as $3 PBR draught throughout the game. Plus, with your paid reservation, you’re entered to win a large format LCD 1080i HD TV. Seats are very limited. Call (626) 793-3010 for more details or to make your reservation today. And yes, there are plenty of TVs and HD sound. Cheers!

300 Pasadena is having two special events happening this weekend for Super Bowl…one is a “Pre- Bowl” party on Saturday night featuring Spotlight Entertainment for dancing fun plus drink specials and bowling fun. The Super Bowl Sunday Special is $10.00 Unlimited Bowling for the day. With 12 large video screens plus 8 large flat screens no one will miss a moment of the game. We will have drink & food special throughout the day. Visit www.300pasadena.com for more information.

Barney’s Beanery has the bar, the televisions, food and football food in Southern California. Find out for yourself. For information or anything else visit http://barneysbeanery.com/locations/pasadena.php

Don’t like football? Take the family to Cafe Santorini for a great meal, exquisite cocktails and NO football. Visit http://www.cafesantorini.com/ for reservations and information.

Clearman’s Northwoods Innat Huntington Drive and Rosemead Boulevard has great food, plenty to drink and big screen TV, too. The folks at Clearman’s Galley, on Rosemead Boulevard in San Gabriel, suggest you can combine football, fun, friends, food, and philanthropy when you join them to watch the Super Bowl on the afternoon of February 5^th. Clearman’s Galley, is located at 7215 N. Rosemead Blvd., San Gabriel, just south of Huntington Drive. For more information, visit www.clearmansgalley.com.

You can enjoy one of Pasadena’s best margaritas and watch the game at El Portal Mexican Restaurant. Watch the game, have a drink, then enjoy the best in Yucatan food. Visit http://www.elportalrestaurant.com/ for all you need to know.

Want something else to do? What about comedy? The Ice House comedy club has more laughs per minute than any football game. Visit http://icehousecomedy.com.

TV’s, margarita’s, food and fun. Ix-Tapa has it all. www.cantinaixtapa.com for info.

Enjoy a day away from football. Brunch? Dinner. Think about Kathleens. Pasadena’s best and favorite family restaurant.

Have a healthy Super Bowl Sunday and stop by Pita Jungle in Old Pasadena. Between football and parrots, it is a superb fit for a Pita Jungle to land in Pasadena with it’s fresh, healthy, natural food and vegetarian options, inventive bar selection and rotating art. Just one more flower in it’s parade of roses. Visit http://www.pitajungle.com and enjoy fine food and fun.

Toro Sushi, Bar, & Lounge specializes in creating a complete dining experience that touches and embraces our customers hearts as well as their palates through food, music, and atmosphere. Our menu is based on a Japanese/Spanish fusion concept that creates a unique dining experience. Enjoy our Lunch Specials, Happy Hour, Full Bar, Late Night Dining and Happy Hour. We also cater on and offsite for parties of 20 – 300 people. We are also the proud sushi caterers of Angels Baseball and the San Diego Chargers.