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Ad sales for our annual Business Directory and Visitor Guide begin soon. Promote your business to your most likely customers-your fellow Chamber members as well as the local community and visitors to the area.
Expect a call from Town Square publications soon.
PASADENA CHAMBER EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES:
The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce offers members, friends and the general public the unique opportunity to tour the highlights of Japan for only $3,699. The price includes round trip airfare, 4 or 5 star accommodations, entry to venues, travel within Japan, some meals and more.
Webinar on Japan Discovery Tour is Tuesday, May 12 at 5pm.
Join us to learn more about the trip. What's included? Where are you going? What will you see? Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BXwqfxvYSAmurfdVEV_hwQ or use the QR code above.
Webinar is free and without obligation.
This is an extraordinary opportunity and a great deal. Don't miss out.
This you might be eligible for a refund on tariffs paid? Maybe you can help your clients with theirs?
The Pasadena Chamber with our member Freight Right hosts a webinar for those who want to know the answers to these questions:
- Am I eligible for a refund? How do I find out?
- How do I apply for a refund?
- What are the deadlines and requirements?
CONNECTION BREAKFAST
Power breakfast? Join us at Villa Gardens!
Promote your business. Meet potential customers, clients and collaborators. Make 
friends. Enjoy a delicious meal. Expand your network.
Build your prosperity at our Connection Breakfast. Join us on May 20th for networking and much more.
We meet at Villa Gardens (on the 5th Floor) at 7:30am for our monthly Connection Breakfast.
Tara Brown and Millennium Pension Services sponsors.
Bring a door prize and have one more opportunity to highlight your business.
Cost is $35 for members and $45 for non-members. Reserve before 5pm the Friday before. Anyone registering after that deadline will be charged an additional $10. Click here to reserve and pay. No reservations accepted after noon the Monday prior to the breakfast.
You can also call 626-795-3355 to reserve or email leanne@pasadena-chamber.org.
LUNCHEON ALLIANCE
You will not find a better deal on a superior meal -- WITH NETWORKING!
Join us for our June 3rd Luncheon Alliance is at Fogo de Chao at 234 East Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena.
Cost is $35 for members and $40 for non-members.($10 more if you register after 5pm 
the Friday before.
Call the office (626) 795-3355 if you miss the deadline.)
Park in the Paseo garage or the structure at Green and Marengo. PARKING IS NOT VALIDATED but should only cost you $6.00 to $7.50.)
Craig Valine of Enhanced Marketing Performance sponsors.
Bring a door prize, reward one of your fellow attendees and have one more opportunity to highlight your business.
Sign up and register here: https://www.pasadena-chamber.org/forms/pasadena-chamber-luncheon-rsvp Make sure you register in advance. We cannot always accommodate walk-ins. (We'd hate to have to turn you away.)
PLEASE ARRIVE BY 11:15 TO CHECK IN, VISIT THE MARKET TABLE FOR FOOD AND NETWORK. PROGRAM STARTS PROMPTLY.
TRAVEL TO JAPAN WITH THE PASADENA CHAMBER
The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce offers members, friends and the general public the unique opportunity to tour the highlights of Japan for only $3,699. The price includes round trip airfare, 4 or 5 star accommodations, entry to venues, travel within 
Japan, some meals and more.
We are hosting a webinar on the trip on Tuesday, May 12th at 5pm. Learn about the trip, hear from our VP of Events and Operations Leanne Waggoner about her recent experience in Japan and get your questions answered.
Click here to register for the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BXwqfxvYSAmurfdVEV_hwQ
The Pasadena Chamber previously hosted a webinar on the trip. You can view the webinar by clicking here. We will host another webinar in early May. Look for information on that soon.
We are very excited to be able to offer this amazing trip to Japan at such an affordable price. By partnering with our member Indus Travels we are able to give our members and the public a chance to visit Japan at an unbelievable price.
The $3,699 cost includes: International roundtrip economy airfare from LAX in economy class including one checked bag; 8 Night's accommodation on a double occupancy basis at listed hotels or similar; Daily buffet breakfast at the hotels; Dinner in Hakone; Arrival and departure private transfers on a group basis (private); All transportation between cities and to venues and attractions listed on the itinerary; Services of an English-speaking guide daily between 9am and 5pm; Bullet train ride in standard economy class from Tokyo to Kyoto (including reserved seats); Entrance fees to the venues and attractions listed as part of the trip; All Air taxes and fuel surcharges & local applicable taxes.
During the Classic Japanese Discovery Tour you will be able to: Explore the vibrant metropolis of Tokyo (a perfect blend of the modern and traditional). Experience a ride on Japan's world-famous Shinkansen (Bullet Train). Experience Osaka, famously known as the kitchen of Japan. Visit Nara Park and feed the friendly deer. Discover Kyoto, Japan's former imperial capital and heart of Japanese culture. Optional added activities include sumo wrestling and a traditional tea ceremony.
For those who are ready to reserve your place on this trip, the online booking link for your tour is: https://www.indus.travel/tour/classic-japan-discovery-with-pasadena-chamber-of-commerce/
BizBoost Webinar in May on Making AI Work for your Business
The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with fellow San Gabriel Valley Chambers and the Small Business Development Center and Women's Business Center at Pasadena City College, hosts BizBoost, a monthly webinar series.
The monthly series of webinars take place on the second Thursday of each month at 4pm on ZOOM. Webinars are free, but registration is required at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UU_WUhJySyCEhM02mOB26Q
The May 14th BizBoost webinar will feature Chamber member Greg Clarke of ClarkeysAI discussing AI and its applications for business.
BizBoost is sponsored by Verizon and Wells Fargo.
TEXT MESSAGE REMINDER OF CHAMBER EVENTS
Want to receive text message reminders of our events? Please click here: Mobile Phone Text Message Opt In to sign up.
You can also sign up by using the QR Code. Open your phone's camera, point it at the code and click the link.
The Chamber will never use text messaging to sell or promote products or services. We will also not share your information or mobile phone number with anyone.
Thank you to Rick Lee and Tiny Mammoth for making this available to us.
Enhance Your Visibility on Social Media
STRUGGLING TO EFFECTIVELY UTILIZE SOCIAL MEDIA?
WANT A PROFESSIONAL REEL PROFILING YOU AND YOUR BUSINESS?
The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce is partnering with Anika Fisch of Social Rose Studio to help you promote your business 
by posting your presence on social media. Social Rose Studio will produce a professional social media video to post on the Chamber’s official channels, your website and your social media.
You get a fresh, visual way to share your business on social media.
Membership Spotlights Include:
- One professionally produced 30-second Instagram Reel-style video
- Two participation options: a voice-over recorded by Social Rose Studio using a pre-approved script, or on-camera participation by the member
- Business tagging, caption mentions, and Instagram collaborator placement for expanded visibility
Your investment is $500 (All proceeds benefit the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce and help keep costs low for small business members to attend networking events.)
Availability is limited to one featured member per month. Participation is open to Pasadena Chamber members with businesses located in the San Gabriel Valley.
To reserve your spot or learn more, please contact paul@pasadena-chamber.org.
SGV Chamber Leads Group
JOIN THE SGV CHAMBERS LEADS GROUP. IT'S FREE TO PASADENA CHAMBER MEMBERS.
Join the Pasadena and SGV Chamber leads group.
Participants may come from any of the participating Chambers, but Chamber membership is required.
It is a great way to meet members of other Chambers to networking, to make contacts and foster business leads.
JUST LIKE OTHER LEADS GROUPS, BUT IT'S FREE!
For more information email brittany@bwaterlaw.com.
BOARD OFFICERS AND NEW BOARD MEMBERS FOR 2026-27
The Pasadena Chamber Board approved the following as officers for the upcoming fiscal year:
- Chair of the Board: Bill Ukropina (Coldwell Banker Commercial)
- Chair-elect: Emilio Padilla-Larios (Langham Huntington Pasadena)
- Chair-elect-elect: Hillary Schenk (Casa Treatment Center)
- Treasurer: Ray Asad (Fuller Theological Seminary)
- Secretary: Claudia Goytia (Kaiser Permanente)
The Board also approved the following New Board Members (Term from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2029)
- Jimmy Christos (Foothill Restaurant)
- Katie Hill (Union Station Homeless Services)
- Jesus Pimentel (OnCore Solar and Rein H20)
- Dennis Rodriguez (Parsons)
Chamber members in good standing may seek election to the Board of Directors by petitioning for an election. To do that, a member must gather signatures from representatives of 25 Chamber member businesses. For more information and the nomination form, call the Chamber office at 626-795-3355 and make an appointment to pick up a nomination form. Nomination forms must be returned to the office no later than 12noon on May 15th.