Flu season in the Northern Hemisphere is nearly here, and experts are warning it could be a particularly bad one.

It’s also arriving at an inopportune moment. We’re starting to see early signs that another Covid-19 wave may already be starting: In Western Europe, infections, cases of severe disease and hospitalizations are on the rise.

Don’t be put off by bear market. Some version of an exit may be a good fit. By Jon Healey

The pandemic caused tectonic shifts in the job market as workers young and old quit and searched for something better — in their work or in their life. According to the Pew Research Center, a little more than half of adults ages 55 and older had ditched the grind by late 2021, compared with 48% in the months before the first case of COVID-19 was recorded.

Cases: Pasadena Public Health reported 16 new cases and no fatalities on Friday, September 30th. LA County reported 1682 cases on Friday and 6 deaths. 

Are you familiar with California’s unclaimed property law?

As a business in California, you are already regularly reviewing your books and records to determine if your business holds any property that is considered inactive. Inactive properties may be reported to the California State Controllers Office and held until a legal recipient is identified.

These Pasadena Chamber member restaurants are taking part in DineLA in October (pardon the formatting):

Cases: On Friday, September 22nd, Pasadena reported 22 new cases of COVID and no new fatalities. 99.9% of Pasadena's have had at least one does of the vaccine. 93% are fully vaccinated. The LA County Department of Health reported 1641 new cases on Saturday, September 23rd. (This includes cases in Pasadena and Long Beach which have their own health departments.) LA County reported 13 deaths on Saturday. 

Promote your business and make important connections and contacts at the Chamber networking lunch and breakfast.

The Pasadena Chamber networking lunch and breakfast have been drawing Chamber members and others since we restarted in February. We want to continue these events as they are valuable opportunities for our members and other business people to get together to promote your business, expand your contacts, find and visit with friends and find new customers. 

Cases: Pasadena Public Health reported 16 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, September 16th. There was one new fatality in the city. Pasadena has seen 35, 782 cases and 432 deaths since the pandemic began. LA County reported 1,944 new cases on Friday, September 16th and 16 deaths. LA County has recorded 3,437,648 cases and 33,447 deaths since the pandemic began. The 7-day daily average of cases is 5.65% per 100,000 people in LA County.

The Pasadena Police Foundation is hosting its annual breakfast in-person with Pasadena’s Honorable Mayor Victor Gordo and Interim Chief of Police, Jason Clawson at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 18, 2021.  The event will be held at the Pasadena Civic Center at 300 East Green Street Pasadena, CA 91101 in Ballroom D&E. Local paid parking is available at the Civic Center and across the street at the Paseo Parking Lot.