The Chamber presents news and information from a variety of sources on the economy, local items of interest and thought-provoking opinion. The stories are culled from sources around the world including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Pasadena Star-News, Los Angeles Times, Atlantic magazine, the Times of London and more. We present the headline [...]
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This week’s leading indicators
June 30th, 2010 · No Comments · Los Angeles county, Pasadena, Pasadena Economy, resources, water
Tags:business growth·California·California government·economy·Governor Schwarzenegger·recession·water
This week’s leading indicators
May 17th, 2010 · No Comments · California government, economy, environment, government reform, Pasadena Economy, recession
The Chamber presents news and information from a variety of sources on the economy, local items of interest and thought-provoking opinion. The stories are culled from sources around the world including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Pasadena Star-News, Los Angeles Times, Atlantic magazine, the Times of London and more. We present the headline [...]
Tags:business·business growth·California·California government·economy·energy·Governor Schwarzenegger·Pasadena business·recession·water
LA Times opines about California
November 1st, 2009 · No Comments · economy, environment, Opinion, Uncategorized, water
Today’s LA Times featured a pair of op ed pieces on California. One from William Voegeli on how California no longer delivers on the promise… THE CALIFORNIA FIX The Golden State isn’t worth it Our high-benefit/high-tax model no longer works, especially compared with low-tax states like Texas. By William Voegeli November 1, 2009 In America’s [...]
Tags:California·California government·economy·environment·water
A different twist on energy efficiency
September 18th, 2009 · No Comments · environment, resources, water
One reason The Atlantic is one of our best magazines. Alternative views and different perspectives can give us reasons to examine long held views. Forget the solar panels and the rain barrels—if you want to save energy, leave the suburbs. by Witold Rybczynski The Green Case for Cities NOWHERE HAS THE greening message had a bigger [...]
California continues to lead
September 18th, 2009 · No Comments · California government, environment, resources, water
A terrific article in The Atlantic delineates California’s leadership in environmental stewardship. ENERGY OCTOBER 2009 ATLANTIC Busted budgets, failing schools, overcrowded prisons, gridlocked government—California no longer beckons as America’s promised land. Except, that is, in one area: creating a new energy economy. But is its path one the rest of the nation can follow? by Ronald Brownstein The [...]
Tags:business·California·energy·environment·Governor Schwarzenegger·water
The Star-news sounds off, via proxy, on one of my pet peeves
September 7th, 2009 · No Comments · economy, environment, Opinion, policy, resources, Uncategorized, water
Reprinted from the Santa Cruz Sentinel is a broadside against plastic bags and a call for a ban. Another View: The scourge of plastic bags The accumulation of plastic debris in the ocean cannot continue. This means public policies will have to change regarding single-use plastic products, such as bags for carrying groceries and other [...]
Tags:business·business growth·environment·local solutions·plastic bags·water
Water Rate Outcome
June 24th, 2009 · No Comments · News and Information, Opinion, policy, resources, Uncategorized, water
On Monday night, the City Council voted to increase water rates at the recommended rates. They will phase the increases in over a three year period, for the Distribution and Customer Charge portion and add the full cost of water from Metropolitan Water District. That likely means most people will see added costs of between [...]
Tags:business·Chamber of Commerce·economy·Pasadena business·Pasadena Chamber·Pasadena Water and Power·recession·water
Pasadena Chamber of Commerce letter to City Council on water rate increases
June 19th, 2009 · No Comments · News and Information, Opinion, resources, water
Here is the text of a letter to the Pasadena City Council regarding the substantial water rate increase proposed by Pasadena Water and Power. (Rate increases that are being used to add to reserves, build up the capital reserve and then compensate for increased water costs from the Metropolitan Water District. Be aware, only a [...]
Tags:business·business growth·Chamber of Commerce·City Council·economy·Pasadena business·Pasadena Chamber·Pasadena City Council·Pasadena Water and Power·water
Pasadena Chamber of Commerce Board Position on Water Increases
May 30th, 2009 · No Comments · News and Information, Opinion, Pasadena Chamber Policies, resources, water
On Tuesday afternoon, May 26th, the Board of Directors of the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce considered the cost increases proposed by the Pasadena Water Department to stabilize the department’s financial position. Rate increases proposed will increase the cost of water by between 10% and 30% for most customers. While higher usage is charged more, there [...]
Tags:business·business growth·Chamber of Commerce·economy·Pasadena business·Pasadena Chamber·rate hike·resources·taxes·water
Chamber Board adopts legislative positions
May 1st, 2009 · No Comments · News and Information, Opinion, Pasadena Chamber Events, Pasadena Chamber Policies, policy
At its meeting of April 28th, the Chamber Board of Directors adopted a legislative platform that will serve as a guide for taking positions in the future. The following was adopted by the Board: Pasadena Chamber of Commerce Legislative Position The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce supports a vibrant and prosperous economic environment, safe livable neighborhoods [...]
Tags:advocacy·business·business friendly·business growth·Chamber of Commerce·competitiveness·economy·education·energy·environment·land use·legislative position·Pasadena business·Pasadena Chamber·policy·public finance·recession·stimulus·taxes·transportation·utilities·water