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OPPORTUNITY FOR CHAMBER MEMBERS WITH LA28 OLYMPIC COMMITTEE
LA 28 (Olympic Organizing Committee) invites you to join LA28's Community Relations team for our next "First Friday's" webinar. Please use this link to register: LA28 Community Relations “First Fridays” Webinar Series.
These webinars provide high level updates on progress towards the 2028 Games. These are easy ways to listen in and hear the latest from our community relations team. Attendees have the opportunity to ask questions.
Feel free to hare the information about the webinar widely. All registered guests will receive the Microsoft teams link Thursday evening prior to the meeting.
MEMBER NEWS. What your fellow Chamber members are doing:
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Hunt Ortmann Attorney JoLynn Klein Offers Webinar on Employment Basics
On May 18, 2026 at 12:00pm, JoLynn M. Klein, Shareholder with Hunt Ortmann Nieves Darling Mah Klein & Lozano, Inc., will be hosting a free 1-hour lunchtime webinar on employment basics for construction industry employers.
With the ever changing landscape in California's employment laws, the webinar will focus on navigating strict State laws, including hiring, exempt vs. non-exempt classification, meal/rest breaks, overtime and double time, and independent contractor vs. employee designations. This course is intended to be an overview with future webinars to complete deeper dives into these issues.
Fogo de Chao is hosting an exclusive Woodford Reserve Bar Fogo Event on Thursday, May 28th from 7:00 PM, at $89* per person!
Join for a chef-curated bourbon dining experience inspired by bold, fire-roasted flavors. Enjoy a curated selection of Woodford Reserve bourbons, including our limited-time Yuzu Old Fashioned, each thoughtfully paired with Dry-Aged Tomahawk Ancho, Beef Ribs, perfect for a special night out with friends, family, or colleagues!
Reservations are required and space is very limited, secure your spot at Bourbon Dinner - Fogo de Chão - US
Summer is in the air… and so are the savings! The Arhaus Memorial Day is going on now.
Disclaimer: *Offer is valid for a limited time only. Savings are taken before applicable taxes or delivery charges are applied. Valid on merchandise purchases only. Not valid on prior purchases, discontinued or floor sample items, Worry-Free Protection Plan, delivery fees, taxes, or at Arhaus The Loft. Cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion. Some limitations may apply. See a Design Consultant for details.
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.
Shake Shack is turning up the heat this summer with its Smoky BBQ menu, featuring two must-try new items.
Leading the lineup is the NEW BBQ Baby Back Rib Sandwich, made with tender, slow-cooked, hand-deboned pork ribs layered with BBQ sauce, coleslaw, and pickles on a toasted potato bun.
Also new: a creamy mac & cheese with cavatappi pasta, cheddar and American cheese sauce, and toasted breadcrumbs.
Fan favorites are back too, including the Smoky Classic BBQ Burger and Chicken Sandwich, plus Spicy Fries with Shack Ranch. Plus, our seasonal rotation of lemonades and shakes includes:
- Strawberry lemonade
- Tropical mango lemonade
- Sparkling cucumber basil
- Key Lime Pie Shake
- Chocolate Toasted Marshmallow S’mores Shake
- Tropical Mango Shake with Passionfruit Popping Boba
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.
Amtrak San Joaquins is now Gold Runner
In November Amtrak San Joaquins fully rebranded to Gold Runner. Gold Runner continues to provide the same routes, schedules,
and connections you’re familiar with, linking communities' access to central California and Bakersfield to Sacramento, Bay Area and beyond. Only the name has changed, the service and stations remain the same.
7th Daily Round Trip Reinstated on Gold Runner: Gold Runner restored its 7th daily round trip on December 8th marking the first time since early 2020 that the corridor will run its full pre-pandemic schedule. The restored trip expands travel options for riders moving between Bakersfield, the San Joaquin Valley, and Sacramento. This return gives riders more ways to visit family, reach major destinations, and plan trips around the existing late-night 11:35 p.m. Sacramento arrival and early-morning 6:26 a.m. Sacramento departure. There is an additional northbound train that arrives at 8:58 a.m. and a southbound departure at 8:40 p.m. at the Fresno Station. Visit https://goldrunner.com/7th-daily-trip/ for more info.
SJRRC Hires New CEO: The San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission(SJRRC) has appointed Chris Orlando as its new Chief Executive Officer. SJRRC is the managing agency of the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority (SJJPA) which oversees the Gold Runner intercity.
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.