Scroll Down for more info.
Pasadena Perspective Spring 2026 edition is LIVE.
You can view and download the spring edition of Pasadena Perspective here:
https://chambervu.com/pasadenaspring26/
Pasadena Chamber Business Directory and Visitor Guide Ad Sales
The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Town Square Publications to produce our Pasadena Chamber of Commerce Business Directory + Visitor Guide. This publication is designed to help you promoteyour business directly to residents, visitors, and business owners.
Town Square Publications will be contacting members soon. You will receive a call from one of the following sales reps: John Davies, Brittany Hirsch, April Fields, Amanda Pierce, Angie Kirk, Karen Disano, Karen Trivette, Melissa Houser, Melissa Mannebach, or Audra Booker. To secure a prime advertising position, please email marketing@tspubs.com or call 626-721-0277.
MEMBER NEWS. What your fellow Chamber members are doing:
Free Workshop for Pasadena Chamber Members: AI & Commerce
Artificial Intelligence is reshaping how businesses operate, attract customers, and drive revenue. This workshop helps Chamber members understand how AI is changing commerce and what steps businesses need to take.
What This Session Covers
- How AI has changed shopping habits across retail and digital channels
- Where AI is impacting sales, marketing, and customer service
- What your business needs to do now to avoid falling behind
Date: June 15th, 2026, 10:00 AM PST
Location: Pasadena Chamber Patio at 44 N. Mentor Ave. Pasadena, CA 91106
Parking: FREE on-street parking until 11:00 AM
Gold Runner celebrates Juneteenth
Gold Runner will celebrate Juneteenth with special trains to Allensworth on June 13th, 2026. Allensworth is the first municipality in California that was founded, funded, and governed by Black people. Enjoy family-friendly festivities, including tours of historic homes, square dancing, arts and crafts, and delicious food.
Allensworth video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AE1vCwQ0afmYZmwb4Idq7qWMB-dfR2FL/view?usp=sharing
AbilityFirst Marks 100 Years with Food & Wine Festival Honoring Community Leaders
AbilityFirst will celebrate a century of impact while honoring four standout community leaders at its 52nd Annual Food & Wine Festival, taking place Sunday, June 7 from 5:00–8:00 p.m. at the Urquhart Residence in South Pasadena. Tickets: abilityfirst.org/festival.
Perfect Gentleman Salon is Pasadena’s destination for elevated men’s grooming, wellness, and self-care.
From precision haircuts and beard grooming to facials, hair restoration, and image consulting, our mission is to help men look sharp, feel confident, and present their best selves. More than a salon, we’ve created a welcoming space rooted in professionalism, refinement, and community. Welcome to your new standard.
Download their specials flyer here:
SCORE Los Angeles is hosting an event in Pasadena June 8th to help small businesses get sub contracts on governmental projects.
The Community Redevelopment Act (CRA) requires primes to spend a certain % on local small businesses. There are websites that small businesses need to register. The Primes will go to these sites to find sub contracts.
Download the flyer here:
CHAMBER MEMBER SMALL GROUP COFFEE MEETUP:
Each Friday morning following our monthly networking events, Vicki Knight (of Century Sewer, Drain and Plumbing) and Jesus Pimentel (of OnCore Solar and REIN H2O) organize an informal meet and greet on the Friday morning following our networking events. They meet at 7:30am at Rosebud Coffee at Sierra Madre and Colorado (2302 E. Colorado). There is no cost, you just have to buy something from Rosebud.
Foothill Restaurant hosts Greek Night every Sunday @5PM | Live Music @6PM. Come hungry, come thirsty, and come ready to celebrate. Live music kicks off at 6pm featuring Andy Georges and Lambros Houvardas, setting the perfect mood for an unforgettable evening. Greek Night at Foothill. Every Sunday. NOW!
Click here to reserve your table now — spots will go fast.
RIBBON CUTTINGS AND CELEBRATIONS: Openings and Other Milestones
JOIN THE CHAMBER AMBASSADORS
Be part of the fu. Help with events and activities. Get notifications and invitations to all the ribbon cuttings, grand openings and other fun events. It is simple, just email paul@pasadena-chamber.org to be put own the list.
NEW AND RENEWING CHAMBER MEMBERS:
THESE MEMBERS JOINED THE PASADENA CHAMBER IN APRIL:
- A Squared Bookkeepers, Dennis Abaca, (818) 648-3572
- BMF Industrial, Aaron Brantingham, (757) 746-7846
- Boot Barn, Joel Cervantes, (626) 659-1263
- Capstone Partners, Shane Foley, (626) 737-9066
- Captured Celebrations, Elizabeth Colon, (747) 895-4473
- Designer Smiles, Ben Ibarra, (626) 314-3080
- Eleena Health, Elise Pomerance, (626) 840-5975
- Mesmer Mesmer, Tyke O’Brien, (818) 518-4628
- Mutual Realty Consultants, Michael Slaughter, (626) 578-5924
- Nu Coat Painting, George De La Portilla, (626) 351-5272
- Olive Young USA, Da In Kim, (310) 600-9464
- Parker Risk Strategies, Jacquie Parker, (626) 314-1665
- Pasadena Moving and Storage, Tom Schiffilea, (626) 793-4442
- Pasadena Pest Control, Inc. Sam Thurman, (626) 737-7173
- Reign Home Health, Inc., Mike Vahag, (818) 688-4663
- Reliabe Housekeeper, Inc., Nancy Ochoa, (626) 607-9524
- RINC Capital, Imran Chaudhry, (626) 840-2000
- Robbins Brothers, Melissa Scott, (626) 224-9522
- Route 66 Water Damage Experts, Olive Martinez, (909) 929-5767
- R2 Dynamic Services, LLC. Levonzell Hill, (323) 896-1155
- The Western Justice Center, Cindy Arenas, (626) 584-7494
- Trip’s Window Services, Charles Bass, (310) 363-0781
- Valpak, Ray Mathews, (818) 568-4646
- Vanir Business Management, LLC., Milo Milovanovic, (626) 533-6710
- Woon, Keegan Fong, (626) 665-1581
THESE MEMBERS RENEWED THEIR INVESTMENT WITH THE PASADENA CHAMBER IN MARCH:
MORE THAN FIFTY YEARS
- Plotkin Partners, 56yrs
- Volkswagen Pasadena, 65yrs
FIFTEEN TO FIFTY YEARS
- Arroyo Car Wash Corp.
- Art Deco Entertainment
- Beven & Brock Property Management Co., Inc.
- CARSTAR Douglas Auto Body & Paint
- Celestino Ristorante Bar
- Foothill Transit
- Freight Right Global Logistics
- Hat, The
- Home Instead-CA HCO#194700130
- Kinemetrics, Inc.
- Maria’s Italian Kitchen
- Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Constn. Auth.
- Onyx Architects, Inc.
- Quest Financial Services
- State Farm Insurance -John Diehl
- TeamLogic IT of Pasadena
- Unified Valet Parking, Inc.
- WaFd
- The Westin Pasadena
TEN TO FOURTEEN YEARS
- Armed Exterminators
- THG Creative dba The Hettema Group
SIX TO NINE YEARS
- 1 Driving School
- Bluewire IT LLC
- Pasadena Private Financial Group
ONE TO FIVE YEARS
- Aflac-Sherry Johansing
- Barb Hauser Photography
- California Physicians Group-a Medical Weight Loss and Holistic Clinic
- Chick-fil-A Lake & Boylston FSU
- Décor Revolution
- Elite Financial Solutions
- Gateway Science & Engineering, Inc.
- Goodwill Southern California
- JBA International
- J.P. Morgan Private Bank
- Pax House Recovery
- Rabco Payroll Services
- The Rinrose
- Three Hole Punch – Notary Signing Agent
THESE MEMBERS CELEBRATED SIGNIFICANT ANNIVERSARIES WITH THE CHAMBER IN MARCH:
SIXTY-FIVE YEAR ANNIVERSARY: Volkswagen Pasadena
THIRTY-FIVE YEAR ANNIVERSARIES: Arroyo Car Wash Corp.; Unified Valet Parking, Inc.
TWENTY-FIVE YEAR ANNIVERSARIES: Celestino Ristorante Bar; Maria’s Italian Kitchen
TWENTY YEAR ANNIVERSARY: Home Instead – CA HCO#194700130
FIFTEEN YEAR ANNIVERSARIES: Freight Right Global Logistics; Onyx Architects, Inc.