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Join us at LA's Largest Mixer on July 18th - special Chamber member admission charge

The 2017 version of LA's Largest Mixer is being held at the Pasadena Convention Center on July 18th.

The Pasadena Chamber is a sponsoring organization.

As a Pasadena Chamber member, you can attend at a discounted rate.

We are pleased to present to you a special code so you can receive $5 off admission. Here’s your special discount code link: 

http://tinyurl.com/yad4gkyv

Pasadena Chamber Inaugural Gala is July 7th at the Langham Huntington Hotel

Pasadena Chamber of Commerce members, community leaders and guests celebrate our business community at the annual Pasadena Chamber of Commerce Inaugural Gala on Friday, July 7, 2017. The hosted cocktail reception and silent auction begins at 6:00 p.m. at the Langham Huntington Hotel in Pasadena. Dinner and the festive program begins at 7:30pm.

This year, the Chamber celebrates the installation of Robin McCarthy as Chair of the Board for 2017-18. We also install new officers and Board members for the year.

The evening will feature the presentation of scholarships to local students. Scholarships are awarded to emancipated foster youth who are transferring from Pasadena City College to a four-year university. The Pasadena Chamber will also recognize a small member business and a large member business as Corporate Citizen of the Year.

Chamber members contribute thousands of dollars worth of valuable and unique services, products and treats for the silent auction. This year, items include travel packages, golf outings, event and sports tickets, dinners, opportunities to explore local attractions and VIP treatment at local wonders. Proceeds support Chamber activities and member services.

Gold Sponsors are Kaiser Permanente and Wells Fargo. Silver Sponsors are Hollywood Burbank Airport, Huntington Memorial Hospital, Pacific Oaks College and Children's School, Parsons Corporation, the Pasadena Tournament of Roses, Southern California Gas Company and U.S. Bank.

Corporate tables cost $2000. Individual tickets to the Inaugural Gala cost $200. Valet parking and a hosted cocktail reception are included. Sponsorship opportunities are available at the $5,000 and $2,500 levels. Each includes recognitions, advertising placement and more. Anyone wanting information can call the Chamber at (626) 795-3355 or visit the website at www.pasadena-chamber.org.

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Congresswoman Judy Chu and Raphael Henderson of Wells Fargo attended in 2016.

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Mayor Terry Tornek and wife Maria were on hand for the inauguration of Ishmael Trone as 2016-17 Chair of the Board.

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Following a hosted cocktail reception and silent auction, guests enjoyed a delicious dinner at the Langham.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pasadena Chamber events and activities for July, 2017

Independence Day is Tuesday, July 4th. Please celebrate our liberty and country and take a moment to remember those who sacrificed so that our country can thrive and our people can prosper. The Chamber offices will be closed Monday, July 3rd, and Tuesday, July 4th.

Luncheon Alliance

Join us for our networking Luncheon Alliance on Wednesday, July 5th, at 11:45am at Brookside Golf Club. The Pasadena Star-news sponsors. Learn about how you can improve your marketing efforts and increase your business outreach with our local daily newspaper, the Pasadena Star-News. Cost for the lunch is $25 for Pasadena Chamber members and $30 for non-members. Those reserving after the Monday at 5pm deadline pay $5 more. We will meet on the patio at 1133 N. Rosemont Avenue (near the Rose Bowl) in Pasadena.

Connection Breakfast

You can meet and network with Pasadena Chamber members at our Connection Breakfast on Thursday, July 13th, 2017, at 7am at the Courtyard by Marriott in Old Pasadena. Nancy Davidson and The Foundation for Living Beauty sponsors. Learn how you can support the foundation in its mission to support women fighting cancer. Cost is $25 for Chamber members and $30 for others. Reserve before the Monday deadline or pay an additional $5 per person. 

To RSVP and register for the networking lunch and/or breakfast, please email kelly@pasadena-chamber.org.

Pasadena Chamber After Hours Social and Mixer

Join Pasadena Chamber members and friends at our monthly Pasadena Chamber After Hours Social and Mixer on Thursday, July 20th, from 5pm to 7pm. The July mixer is sponsored by Cabrera's Mexican Cuisine. Enjoy refreshments and appetizers at one of Pasadena's favorite restaurants. Cabrera's is at 655 North Lake Avenue in Pasadena. Admission is free for Chamber members. All others pay $10. There is free parking in the lot behind the restaurant and on the street. No need to RSVP, just show up for friendship, networking and fun.

Pasadena Chamber Inaugural Gala is July 7th at the Langham Huntington Hotel Pasadena

Join us as we celebrate the inauguration of Robin McCarthy as Chair of the Board of Directors of the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce and Civic Association.

Pasadena Chamber of Commerce members, community leaders and guests celebrate our business community at the annual Pasadena Chamber of Commerce Inaugural Gala on Friday, July 7, 2017. The hosted cocktail reception and silent auction begins at 6:00 p.m. at the Langham Huntington Hotel. Dinner and the festive program begins at 7:30pm.

During the evening the Chamber will present the Bill Bogaard Scholarship to an emancipated foster youth who is matriculating from a local community college to a four-year institution. Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie LLP will also award a scholarship to an emancipated foster youth. The Chamber will also recognize a small   member business and a large member business as Corporate Citizen of the Year. This year, A.J. Longo & Associates will be presented with the small business award and Villa Gardens will receive the large business award.

Chamber members contribute thousands of dollars worth of valuable and unique    services, products and treats for the silent auction. This year, items include travel packages, golf outings, event and sports tickets, dinners, visits to local attractions and VIP treatment at local wonders.

Proceeds from the Inaugural Gala support Chamber activities and member services.

Gold Sponsors are Kaiser Permanente and Wells Fargo. Silver Sponsors are Hollywood Burbank Airport, Huntington Memorial Hospital, Parsons Corporation, Pacific Oaks College and Children’s School, Pasadena Tournament of Roses, Southern California Gas Company and U.S. Bank.

Corporate tables cost $2000. Individual tickets to the Inaugural Gala cost $200. Valet parking and a hosted cocktail reception are included. Anyone wanting information can call the Chamber at (626) 795-3355 or visit the website at www.pasadena-chamber.org. Youcan get tickets by clicking here.

SIP-tember: A Celebration of the Cocktail returns August 15th

SIP-tember: A Celebration of the Cocktail and the SIP-tember Cocktail Bracket Challenge return August 15th. Pasadena's finest and favorite bars, restaurants and lounges put their best drinks forward in the SIP-tember Cocktail Bracket Challenge, a head-to-head online cocktail competition.

You be the judge as 64 cocktails face off in 32 brackets for a chance to be among the four finalist cocktails in a live competition at the Taste of Pasadena in the Court of Champions at the Rose Bowl on September 28th from 6pm to 9pm.

SIP-tember participants include Sushi Roku, True Food Kitchen, Roy’s Pasadena, Vertical Wine Bistro, Clearman’s Galley, California Pizza Kitchen, Raymond 1886, Bistro 45, The Taproom at the Langham, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar and Alma de la Rosa. Two-time champion Ruth’s Chris Steak House returns to defend their 2016 title, as well.

The SIP-tember Cocktail Bracket Challenge ends with a live taste-off at the Taste of Pasadena on September 28th. For information on SIP-tember or the Taste of Pasadena, visit www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com.

GO-Biz hosting California tax credit workshops

GO-Biz hosting local workshops in July for businesses interested in $200 Million in tax credits

This July, the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) will host a series of 28 workshops across California designed to help businesses apply for more than $200 million in available California Competes Tax Credits (CCTC). The next CCTC application period begins July 24. Businesses interested in applying can register to attend any of the workshops and receive helpful information from GO-Biz staff. This program is open to any business planning to create new full-time jobs in the state, regardless of size or location. SEE THE APPLICATION or a full list of WORKSHOPS.

Doing business in California just got easier 

California Secretary of State Alex Padilla announced this week that for the first time, Californians can file Limited Liability Company (LLC) Statements of Information online with the State's new online LLC Statement of Information Portal. Secretary Padilla also unveiled bizfile California, a new online portal to help businesses file, search and order business records quickly and conveniently from one webpage. READ MORE.

Metro Board approves $1.4 Billion budget for Foothill Gold Line extension

Thursday, Metro Board of Directors approved a $1.4 billion budget for an 11.5-mile extension of the Foothill Gold Line light rail route from Glendora to Claremont. This is the first official budgeting of a significant block of funds from Measure M, the half-cent sales tax hike that L.A. County voters approved last November. READ MORE.
 

 

Pasadena Commerce - the newsletter of the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce, July-August, 2017, edition

Here is the July-August, 2017, edition of Pasadena Commerce, the members newsletter of the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce:

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