Pasadena Chamber events and activities for November, 2013

Luncheon Alliance

On Wednesday, November 6th at 11:45am, Joan’s Candles and Home Decor sponsors the monthly networking Luncheon Alliance. The Luncheon Alliance starts promptly at 11:45am at Altadena Town & Country Club at 2290 Country Club Drive in Altadena. 

Breakfast Connection

On Thursday, November 14th at 7am, FVO Solutions sponsors our Breakfast Connection at The Courtyard by Marriott at 180 N. Fair Oaks Avenue.

Cost to attend these networking events is $20 for Pasadena Chamber members who pay in advance and $25 for non-members who pay in advance. Those who do not reserve by the Monday prior to the event or show up at the door pay $5 more.

To reserve for our networking breakfast or lunch, email Kelly@pasadena-chamber.org or call 626-795-3355.

Pasadena Chamber After Hours Social and Mixer

Network at Night as Pita Jungle hosts our Chamber After Hours Social and Mixer at 43 E. Colorado in Old Pasadena on Thursday, November 21st from 5pm-7pm. Chamber members get FREE admission to our mixers, all others pay $10 to attend.

Pasadena Chamber, PCC Small Business Development Center and insurance Providers Present ACA Workshop and Sign-up Fair

Working with the Pasadena City College Small Business Development Center, Polenzani Benefits and other member insurance providers, the Pasadena Chamber will present an Affordable Care Act informational workshop and sign-up fair in the Crevelling Lounge at PCC on Tuesday, November 19th. The event is FREE, parking in the PCC lots costs $2. The public is invited to attend, along with Chamber member employees and PCC students and staff.

President’s Breakfast on December 5th Honors Tournament of Roses and President R. Scott Jenkins

The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce will honor Tournament of Roses Association President R. Scott Jenkins at the annual President’s Breakfast at the Sheraton Pasadena on Thursday, December 5th. Breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m. followed by a festive celebratory program. Tickets to the President’s Breakfast are $75 each. Corporate tables of ten are $750. Sponsorships are $1500. Those sponsoring the event receive a table with recognition, acknowledgement in all publicity materials and will enjoy breakfast with the Rose Queen or a member of the Royal Court as their guest. Self parking is included in the cost of breakfast and sponsorship. If you would like more information, or want to purchase tickets, please call the Chamber office at (626) 795-3355.

Pasadena Chamber Holiday Party is Thursday, December 19th at 5pm at Romanesque Room at Castle Green

The Pasadena Chamber hosts our annual Holiday Party for members and friends at Castle Catering’s Romanesque Room in Castle Green at 50 East Green Street in Pasadena on Thursday, December 19th at 5:00 p.m. The party is organized by our Chamber Ambassadors. Food is donated by CREPEstudio, Castle Catering, Stonefire Grill, El Portal, Chefelle, Buca di Beppo, California Pizza Kitchen, Domino’s Pizza and others. Dance Syndicate provides music. Drinks are offered at Happy hour prices. 90 minutes of free parking is available across Green Street.

The Chamber Holiday Party is also the culmination of the Chamber's annual toy drive to support local children's service organizations. This year the Chamber is supporting Operation Santa Claus, the Pasadena Jaycees’ program that delivers toys to needy children on Christmas Eve. Anyone wanting to donate to the Chamber Toy Drive can bring an unwrapped toy to the Holiday Party or leave it at the Chamber offices in Pasadena. Chamber members who donate toys at the Holiday Party receive free admission. Non-members with a toy and Pasadena Chamber members without a toy pay $10. All others pay $20 to attend.  For more information about the Toy Drive or Holiday party, please call the Chamber office at (626) 795-3355.