Economic News for March 11, 2024-Consumer Spending,…

California’s Economy Has Been Pinched by Unemployment from the New York Times. The Golden State’s jobless rate remains stubbornly high.

Tech layoffs. Hollywood strikes. Rural joblessness.

For much of the past year, key parts of the California economy have looked a lot like our winter weather: dreary.

While the state’s economy has long outpaced the economies of most nations, the unemployment rate in California has risen significantly over the past year.

From the New York Times: The ZIP Code Shift: Why Many…

A new study shows that white-collar employees who can work remotely now live roughly twice as far from their offices as they did prepandemic. By Emma Goldberg-March 4, 2024

In 2020, Virginia Martin lived two and a half miles from her office. Today, the distance between her work and home is 156.

Art Night is Friday. Chamber Members and Others Open

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A Message from Chamber Member AT&T

AT&T is dedicated to supporting the communities we serve and has been focused on delivering increased connectivity to the underserved in order to bridge the digital divide.  We value the partnership we have with the San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission and the work you do to positively impact lives throughout our community.

 

Cheeseburger Week Passport Holders Won Gift Cards to…

For the 100th anniversary of the invention of the Cheeseburger (at the Rite Spot) right here in Pasadena, the Chamber celebrated during our annual Cheeseburger Week in January. 

SCAMS AND SCAMMERS - the Downside of AI - Email and Phone…

Scams and scammers have been around forever. Click here for an article about scams of 100 years ago. 

For You Dog Lovers: City of Pasadena to Enforce the Use of…

City of Pasadena to Enforce the Use of Leashes on Dogs at Pasadena Parks

With the increase of community reports of off-leash dogs at Pasadena parks, the City of Pasadena reminds the public to leash dogs at all times while visiting city parks, with the exception of Alice’s Dog Park in Viña Vieja Park and Playhouse Village Dog Park which are designated off-leash areas.

Economic Update for February 26, 2024-Stubborn Inflation…

Inflation (from the New York Times): Prices Are More Stubborn Than Expected-Consumer prices rose 3.1 percent in the year through January, only a slight moderation from the previous month. Excluding food and energy, “core” prices held roughly steady.

The City of Pasadena Explains Business Improvement…

BIDs 101: Understanding Business Improvement Districts & Their Value

Today is Presidents' Day-Time to Honor the Great Men (…

George Washington portrait photo

Today is President's Day. 

Ice House Shows for the Upcoming Week (and Weekend)