Pasadena Chamber Member News, Events and Information

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Ribbon Cuttings: 211LA and Mike's Red Tacos

Upcoming Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies

Testimonial: Union Station Homeless Services

Each year, Union Station helps hundreds of families find housing or remain housed. The Chamber was invited to join them to celebrate Brunch for the Station and meet some of their supporters, donors and staff. 

Thank you Union Station Homeless Services for the great work you do make our community stronger, safer and more compassionate. 

NEW MEMBERS, SEPTEMBER, 2026

• 1Heart Caregiver Services-Pasadena, Rhea Cruz-Magpantay, (626) 563-7505
• Ananya Aesthetics, Samantha Lucero-Daga, (213) 290-1380
• Built By Mo, Manu Ramchandani, (732) 609-2568
• Family & Wound Care Solutions, Noemi Echeverria, (800) 960-0001
• Kal Antoun-Mortgage Broker-Smpl Mortgage, Kal Antoun, (626) 437-1721
• Los Angeles Dysautonomia Network, Emily Sunez, (571) 213-5544
• Mike’s Red Tacos, Peyton Geyser, (909) 908-0360
• ObliGate Compliance Inc., Arin Fisher, (424) 210-0104
• Pasadena Compass-Hector Ruiz III, Hector Ruiz III, (323) 219-5806,
• Pasadena Dental Office and Orthodontics, Tsibel Arkady, (626) 219-7180
• ROAM Design Studio, LLC., Richard Nam, (213) 922-0203
• Ronald Woodard, M.D., Jackie Aragon, (818) 790-8121
• Skyla Credit Union, Kathie Cordova, (626) 389-3101
• T3 Productions, Ted Jones III, (310) 995-2706

RENEWING MEMBERS, SEPTEMBER, 2026

MORE THAN FIFTY YEARS

• Boys & Girls Club of Pasadena, 60yrs
• Jenkins Bowler, LLP, 75yrs
• Pasadena Humane, 52yrs
• Pasadena Rose and Crown Hotel, 60yrs
• Womble Bond Dickinson, 72yrs

FIFTEEN TO FIFTY YEARS

• Arcadian Retirement Center
• Avanti-LSSSC
• Clearman’s North Woods Inn
• Edgewood Realty Partners, LLC
• Edward Jones Investments-Marengo Ave.
• Grandview Foundation, Inc.
• Hillsides
• Maranatha High School
• Minasian & Associates
• Pasadena Heritage
• Pie’ N Burger
• Sorell Law Group
• Westcoast Companies, Inc.

TEN TO FOURTEEN YEARS

• Altadena Recovery Center (Accredited by the Joint Commission/Non-Profit Corporation)
• California Institute of Advanced Management (CiAM)
• Clearman’s Galley, aka The Boat
• Cottage Co-Op Nursery School
• Door of Hope
• Schweitzer Law Partners

SIX TO NINE YEARS

• Champion Charter Bus Los Angeles
• Elements Dance Space
• International School of Los Angeles
• John Robinson Consulting, Inc.
• M&R Professional Services
• May Catering
• Netready
• Pet Porter Pals
• SC Business Solution

ONE TO FIVE YEARS

• BYD|RIDE
• DeWolfe Consultants
• Merch Media
• Oncore Solar
• Rein H20
• Sunrise Integration
• True Vantage Homes

CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP MILESTONE ANNIVERSARIES, SEPTEMBER, 2026

• SEVENTY-FIVE YEAR ANNIVERSARY: Jenkins Bowlers, LLP
• SIXTY-YEAR ANNIVERSARIES: Boys & Girls Club of Pasadena; Pasadena Rose and Crown Hotel
• FORTY-YEAR ANNIVERSARY: Minasian & Associates
• THIRTY-FIVE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY: Pasadena Heritage
• TWENTY-FIVE YEAR ANNIVERSARY: Grandview Foundation, Inc.
• TEN-YEAR ANNIVERSARY: Cottage Co-Op Nursery School

HOST A CHAMBER MIXER - Grow Your Visibility in Our Community- Throw a Fun Party for Fellow Chamber Members

Welcome up to 100 (or more) Potential New Customers - You Provide One Drink and Appetizers to Those Attending - Interested? Contact Leanne@pasadena-chamber.org for details.

We're currently planning our 2027 After Hour Social Mixers and are looking for vibrant local restaurant to partner with as the host venue.

Your restaurant could be the perfect setting for this exciting gathering. Our mixers bring together local professionals, entrepreneurs, and community members creating a great opportunity for exposure and new customers for our host partners.
Here’s what we’re looking for in a host venue:

• Space to accommodate approximately 70-90 guests
• A welcoming atmosphere for networking and socializing
• Light food and beverage options
• A mutually convenient date and time

What’s in it for you:

• Free promotion to our network via email, social media, and event materials
• Increased foot traffic and visibility in the community
• The opportunity to showcase your food, drinks, and hospitality to a new audience

We’d love to chat further and see if this might be a good fit. Thanks in advance for considering this opportunity — we’d be excited to collaborate with your team! If this is something you'd be interested in, please contact Leanne Waggoner at the Chamber office via email at Leanne@pasadena-chamber.org or by phone to discuss availability.

You must be a Pasadena Chamber member to host a mixer. For membership information visit www,pasadena-chamber.org. Because restaurants have few full-time employees, most pay the basic rate of $330 per year. 

Want to see for yourself? Join us October 28th at Brookside Golf Course for our next Chamber After Hours mixer. $5 cash/$8 credit card to get in. Appetizers and first drink are hosted by Brookside. Happy hour prices after that. 
 

MEMBER NEWS

Kaiser Permanente Building for Impact Community Engagement Tour | Southern California 

The Kaiser Permanente Building for Impact Community Engagement Tour is coming to Southern California!

This dynamic experience will bring together local businesses, industry leaders, and community partners to create space for connection, collaboration, and opportunities focused on strengthening partnerships and advancing economic, social, and environmental impact in the communities we serve.

Where: Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine - 98 S Los Robles Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101

When: Thursday, October 29, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Click here to register today! 

New Initiative: Verizon AI Skills for America

Verizon recently announced a $70 million investment in Verizon AI Skills for America—a initiative designed to empower job seekers, small businesses, educators, and local workforces with critical AI skills.

• No-Cost Access: Consolidates high-value training content from top industry leaders, including IBM, Google, Microsoft, Anthropic, Coursera, and OpenAI.
• Who It Supports: Early career professionals, displaced workers, small business owners, and local educators.
• Learn More & Register: Visit https://bit.ly/4xO8JbB to access these free resources or share them with your networks.

Foothill Unity Center Events

Bids to Meals Virtual Auction

 We are hosting our “Bids to Meals” Virtual Auction in support of Hunger Action Month! The auction has been extended and is now running from September 21 to October 16.

Holiday Food Drive

For our holiday food drive, we are asking the community to help ensure that our neighbors have everything they need this holiday season. We are currently seeking seasonal items such as canned cranberry sauce, stuffing mix, evaporated milk, pumpkin puree, canned vegetables and $25+ grocery gift cards. Please see flyer attached.

Thanksgiving Volunteer Opportunities

The start of fall means that our Thanksgiving volunteer opportunities are available! We have a variety of packing and distribution shifts for October and November. Please see flyer attached.

Yoga Six Hosts First Wellness Crawl

to the inaugural Pasadena Wellness Crawl October 10-17th! We're having a kickoff party Saturday 10/10 from 8:30am-12pm here at YogaSix Pasadena.

The participants will have a whole week to visit as many wellness businesses in the crawl, and earn points toward prizes. Each business has a special offer and complimentary experience for all participants that the can redeem on site.

Here are the full details: From October 10th-17th, your FREE Digital Wellness Passport is your guide to discovering Pasadena wellness business, trying complimentary experiences, earning points, and working your way toward prizes. *Register for your free Digital Wellness Passport

Explore participating businesses and experiences from 10/10-10/17

• Visit businesses in any order
• Ask for the business's 4-digit check in code
• Enter the code to earn points
• Track your progress toward prizes

You can even earn bonus points by attending the YogaSix Pasadena Kickoff Party on October 10th from 8:30am-12pm. 

Ready for a healthy Pasadena? Grab a buddy, Get your FREE Wellness Passport through this link, and Get your steps in! Scan QR code to register. 

Casa Treatment Center $200,000 Grant

Casa Treatment Center, one of the first treatment centers in Southern California designed specifically to meet the needs of women in recovery, is proud to announce it has recently been awarded a $200,000 grant from The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) to participate in Opioid and Stimulant Use Disorder Prevention and Education to promote health and well-being in the San Gabriel Valley and increase community understanding of opioid use disorder, stimulant use disorder, and polysubstance use, available treatment pathways, and public health solutions. 

Casa Treatment Center remains dedicated to creating a safe, supportive environment where women can rebuild their lives and achieve lasting recovery. 60 Years of Hope, Healing and Connection. https://www.casatreatmentcenter.org/

• Enhaus Presents Night at the Table
• Saturday, October 17th 2026
• Night at the Table is an intimate dinner for homeowners rebuilding after the Eaton Fire who are still looking for the right design-build team. Join Enhaus designers and builders to explore materials, walk through our Altadena rebuilds, ask questions about your own project, and share a seasonal dinner with a small group of neighbors. Space is limited to keep the evening personal and hands-on.
• Exclusive to 20 families
• Register at https://www.enhausdb.com/enhausevents

YOUR HOLIDAY PARTY DESERVES NOOR

Planning the company holiday party landed on your desk? NOOR makes it the easiest win of your year.

A stunning Pasadena venue, all-inclusive packages, and a dedicated event manager handling everything from first call to final toast.
December dates are booking now.

Our packages already include NOOR’s award-winning in-house catering, banquet furniture, floor-length linen, tableware, event staff, dedicated event manager, venue fee, service fee, and sales tax.

To learn more about hosting your Holiday Party at NOOR, call 626-793-4518 or submit an inquiry on our website: Los Angeles Event Venue Perfect for Elegant Weddings & Events

Brand House Can Make Your Website Work Harder for Your Business

Brand House is offering Pasadena Chamber members a complimentary website review to help identify opportunities to improve design, mobile usability, page speed, SEO, and overall conversion performance. Chamber members who choose to move forward with a new website or an approved redesign or update of an existing website will also receive 20% off the design and development portion of the project. We will provide standard project pricing and clearly show the 20% discount so members can see their actual savings. The discount applies specifically to website design and development and does not apply to recurring services such as SEO, PPC, website management, or maintenance. Hosting, domains, plugins, software, third-party tools, subscriptions, and other outside costs are also excluded from the discount. There is no obligation to move forward after the complimentary website review. The offer is valid through December 31, 2026.

Website Link: https://brandhousela.com/ or https://brandhousela.com/contact/

Members can use the online form and enter “Pasadena Chamber Member” in the description field so we can identify the request and apply the offer.

Spanish-Speaking Therapy at Aspire Counseling Group  

Aspire Counseling Group offers compassionate therapy in Spanish for individuals, couples, and families navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, and more.

In-person sessions are available at our Arcadia office, conveniently located near Pasadena, with telehealth available throughout California.

Ready to get started? Schedule your appointment online today or contact us to learn more: https://aspirecounselinggroup.com/.

Mindful Healing Heart is a Pasadena-based integrative wellness practice founded by Dr. Winnie Chan Wang. 

Dr. Wang's background brings together science, acupuncture, Reiki, Medical Intuition, and whole-person wellness to offer a highly personalized approach to care. The practice offers Reiki-Infused Acupuncture for concerns such as chronic pain, TMJ, fertility support, weight management, stress, and nervous system regulation, as well as the Soul Mind Body Makeover, a deeper experience designed to support physical, emotional, mental, energetic, and spiritual well-being. Mindful Healing Heart also partners with businesses and hospitals through Corporate Wellness Opportunities, including Tao Technology workshops, ongoing meditation and mindfulness programs, leadership and team-building retreats, and flexible hybrid wellness support. Whether you are looking for individual care or a fresh way to support your team, Mindful Healing Heart is bringing an exciting new standard of holistic wellness to Pasadena. Experience five-star care and beyond-expectation solutions for your health and well-being at mindfulhealingheart.com or call 626-642-8993.

Craftsman Week with Pasadena Heritage

Each year, Pasadena Heritage’s Craftsman Week celebrates the enduring beauty, craftsmanship, and cultural legacy of the Arts and Crafts movement in Pasadena and beyond. Through a thoughtfully curated series of interior tours, walking tours, lectures, exhibitions, and hands-on craft demonstrations, the week invites the public to experience historic architecture and traditional artistry in meaningful and inspiring ways.

Tickets will be available during the Member Pre-Sale beginning on Tuesday, August 18th, and they will open to the general public on Tuesday, September 1st. Events sell out quickly, so be sure to become a member if you are not already!

Craftsman Week 2026 Events Preview

·   Monday, October 12: Behind the Scenes at Judson Studios

·  Tuesday, October 13: Gamble House Events

·  Wednesday, October 14: Illuminating the Past: Old California Lighting Factory Tour

·  Wednesday, October 14: The Craft of Woodwork: A Conversation with Jack Ipekjian

·  Thursday, October 15: A Night Among the Monuments: Mountain View Cemetery Tour 

·  Friday, October 16: Cocktails of the Craftsman Era at the Magic House

·  Saturday, October 17: Inside the Blacker House – Exclusive Tours

·  Saturday, October 17: An Evening at the Blacker House 

·  Sunday, October 18: Craftsman Heights Walking Tour

·  Sunday, October 18: Inside The Lanterman House – A Special Open House

Pass It Forward with California Physicians Group

Know someone in the San Gabriel Valley who could use a little extra support reaching their weight loss goals? This month, California Physicians Group is offering a special Pass It Forward program exclusively for our community.

Refer a friend or family member—or take advantage of the offer yourself! If they qualify during a phone consultation and mention your name, they'll receive an exclusive Chamber-preferred rate. As a thank-you, you'll receive a credit toward your next month's program, or a $100 credit on your first 12-week treatment program.

Help someone start their wellness journey while earning rewards for yourself. Contact California Physicians Group today to learn more and see if you qualify.

Ideary Works special offer for Chamber members

Member Offer: 25% Off Website Accessibility Services + Free Homepage Audit for Pasadena Chamber members Pasadena Chamber members can now take advantage of a special offer from Ideary Works LLC, a Pasadena-based digital accessibility and web compliance company. For Chamber members, Ideary Works is offering: 25% off all our services; A free accessibility audit of the homepage of your website

Ideary Works helps businesses make their websites more accessible, compliant, and user-friendly. Their work is built around four core areas:

• Evaluate & Audit: Detailed accessibility reviews that identify barriers, usability issues, and compliance risks that automated tools often miss.
• Engineer & Remediate: Code-level improvements for existing websites, helping businesses fix accessibility issues without relying on overlay widgets.
• Build & Launch: Accessible, high-performance websites built from the ground up for businesses that want a stronger and more compliant digital presence.
• Protect & Maintain: Ongoing monitoring, updates, and support to help websites stay accessible as content and technology change.

The free homepage audit gives members a practical first look at potential accessibility issues on their website and clear next steps for improvement.

To learn more or request your free homepage audit, visit: https://ideary-works.com; Or contact: Michael Mees, michael@ideary-works.com (626) 414-4558
 

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:

JOIN THE CHAMBER AMBASSADORS

Be part of the fun. 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.

Ribbon Cuttings: 

New and Renewing Pasadena Chamber Members for August, 2026

We welcomed these new Pasadena Chamber members in July

• 24/7 Rooter Service, Alex Batz, (213) 281-4751 

  

• Artistic Entertainment Services, Craig Bugajski, (626) 334-9388
• Babash Rug Services -Rug Cleaning & Rug Repair, Ali Hafezi Mashhadi, (818) 860-2377
• Brand House, Arin Gharapetian, (626) 600-1044 
• dClutterfly Greater Pasadena, Jacqueline Ewens, (214) 762-9694 
• Del Rey Party Rentals, Julio Morales, (310) 676-6363 
• digitalkahuna.com, Paul Durelli, (818) 568-0361 
• Empower Dental Group-Pasadena, Santiago Martinez, (626) 791-7474
• Mind Study Center, Cynthia Khachi, (626) 765-4045 
• Mindful Healing Heart, Winnie Wang, (626) 642-8993 
• New York Life Insurance Company, Isabel Casey, (323) 313-2009
• Orchid Boutique, Janet Chu, (626) 782-7700

These members renewed their investment with the Pasadena Chamber in July:

MORE THAN FIFTY YEARS

• City of Pasadena – Economic Development, 54yrs

  

• Fuller Theological Seminary, 81yrs
• Sharp Seating-only Official Seating and Ticketing Company for the Tournament of Roses Parade, 62yrs

FIFTEEN TO FIFTY YEARS

• Castle Green

   

• Chandler School
• DCG Technical Solutions, Inc.
• ForensisGroup
• Hollywood Burbank Airport
• Kiwanis Club of Pasadena
• Mel Cohen Insurance Services
• MonteCedro
• Pacific Harps
• Pasadena Now
• Pasadena Police Officers Association
• Rose Bowl Stadium

• Servpro of Arcadia & Pasadena North

  

• Villa Gardens

TEN TO FOURTEEN YEARS

• East West Bank
• Pasadena Community Foundation
• P.I.E., Inc. – Accounting Management Services
• The Gamble House

SIX TO NINE YEARS

• GOGO Charters Los Angeles
• Pasadena Police Foundation
• Tea Rose Garden
• Whitmore Rare Books

ONE TO FIVE YEARS

• AEA Ribbon Mics, Inc.

• Alloy Personal Training (IO Fitness, Inc.)

  

• Altadena Girls
• American Estate Buyers
• Arc & Line, LLC
• Avia Source, Inc.
• Garvey Roofing Company Inc.
• Hawaii Fluid Art Pasadena
• TYTON LLC
• Wild Parrot Brewing Company
• YogaSix Pasadena

These members celebrated significant membership milestones in July

• THIRTY-YEAR ANNIVERSARY: Rose Bowl Stadium
• FIFTEEN-YEAR ANNIVERSARY: Chandler School
• FIVE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY: YogaSix Pasadena

Put Your Information in Front of Fellow Chamber Members

Send items for inclusion here to paul@pasadena-chamber.org.

Let your fellow Pasadena Chamber members know what you are doing and what you offer.

Got something special happening? Offering something new? Is something different?

We are happy to share your information with our membership in the weekly e-Bulletin to the members.

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We'll Support Your Social Media by Reposting to Our Instagram

If you have Instagram please follow us at @pasadena_chamberofcommerce. We will like your posts. If you ask us to collaborate we are happy to post your socials to our Instagram (and Facebook) feed. 

Our social media gets between 8,000 and 21,000 impressions (across all platforms).  

Please email paul@pasadena-chamber.org so we know to look for your items. 

Member Testimonial: Innovate Pasadena Presents Connect Week

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.