All Pasadena Chamber members have the opportunity to post information, specials, offers and more through the Member News section of the e-Bulletin from the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce.
If you have information you would like to share, please email a short unformatted paragraph to paul@pasadena-chamber.org. Any illustrations should be in jpg format and submitted as an attachment, not embedded in the email or text document. (I cut and paste each item exactly as you send it, so please be sure to include contact information, business name, url of website and any other information those reading the item may need. Also, please remember to promote your business.)
Here are new items for this week:
Adaobi Gwacham owner/operator of the Chick-fil-A on Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena announced the application period for local 2021 Community Scholarships are now open. In 2020 we awarded 5 amazing students this scholarship. She anticipates awarding the same number this year. Please send out and nominate any 2021 High School student that deserves this opportunity.
Foothill Unity Center has these open positions: Workforce Development Manager: Oversees Workforce Development department’s resources in the delivery of programs and services to clients, trainees, and others within the organization. Provide Career Advisement services and develop programs, methods, and tools to assist clients and trainees in qualifying for and obtaining employment; including providing support during the hiring process. Builds community support and establishes relationships and partnerships with potential employers in the community. Full-time, Salary: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour; Food Services Coordinator: Oversee and supervises the receiving, weighing and sorting of food to be distributed to Food Pantry clients. Responsible for checking food for freshness (signs of contamination or damages) and packaging food and preparing it for distribution. Oversee the food distribution process and the training and supervision of volunteers and trainees. Must have good computer skills, experience in preparing Food and Inventory Reports, and strong collaborative and communication skills. Driver's license with clean record required; Forklift and Truck Driving experience preferred. Full-time, Salary: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour; Front Office Manager: Responsible for managing the front office of a Social Service Non-Profit's day-to-day operations, to ensure a pleasant and professional work environment. Responsibilities include organizing and coordinating administration duties, creating and maintaining front office procedures, while increasing employee morale and engagement. This role will require maintaining high levels of organizational effectiveness, communication, and safety. Full-time, Salary: $20.00 per hour
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A bakery and donut shop in Pasadena is among 25 small Black-owned businesses across the nation to receive a $10,000 grant, as well as expert business consultation and other resources, through a program run by the Texas-based Feed the Soul Foundation designed to help marginalized restaurateurs get back on solid footing as they recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, the foundation announced Monday.
LêBerry Bakery & Donut, 445 E. Colorado Blvd., is a recipient of the organization’s inaugural Restaurant Business Development Grant Program, according to a statement issued by the Feed the Soul Foundation. Seven other small businesses in California were included in the program.
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Pasadena Walks is a project of the City of Pasadena to develop a citywide pedestrian plan that will make the city safer and healthier for everyone to walk. Toole Design and Day One will be hosting an online meeting on Tuesday, June 22, 12 noon and 6pm, to discuss the project with Pasadena businesses and to get feedback on project analysis, community survey results, and your thoughts on pedestrian access in your area. Pasadena Chamber members are invited to sign the RSVP list to attend the meeting HERE.
Pasadena Walks is also seeking input from community members about the types of locations and types of pedestrian improvements they would like to see prioritized first. We invite you to take our survey and share with your networks.
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LA Eater called out Pasadena's restaurant environment as one of the few locally that has grown.
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Vroman's presents: GIAN SARDAR, IN CONVERSATION WITH MEG HOWREY, PRESENTING TAKE WHAT YOU CAN CARRY Friday, May 14th 6:00pm (PT). It's 1979. Olivia Murray, a secretary at an LA newspaper, is determined to become a photojournalist and make a difference with her work. When opportunity arrives, she accompanies her Kurdish boyfriend, Delan, to northern Iraq for a family wedding, hoping to capture an image that lands her a job in the photo dept. Everything will be tested when Olivia captures a shattering, tragic moment on film, one that upends all their lives and proves that true bravery begins with an open heart. Register here for FREE ahead of time & save your spot.
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Journey House presents a virtual play written by and starring former foster youth on May 29, 2021 at 7pm. Forinformation on Rise Up Like a Star download
the flyer here:
It’s Good Spirits Auction time! Join The Foundation for Living Beauty’s Good Spirits Auction – May 13 – 21 at goodspirits.givesmart.com. Bid on wine, spirits, chocolates and more to support Living Beauty’s programs and services for women with cancer. For more info, contact nancy@livingbeauty.org.
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Recurring but still relevant:
Jet Propulsion Laboratory's helicopter became the first man-made vehicle to fly on Mars.
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Delight Pastry is a family-owned business. We specialize in modern European style pastries with over 20 years of experience. Our goal is to provide an exquisite and unique experience for our customers with a variety of desserts, cakes and pastries for any occasion. The pleasure of Delight pastry creations is for all the senses.
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On March 11, 2021 the Pasadena Police Foundation kicked off its annual 2021 Spring Appeal in continuing its efforts towards better education for the young students in our schools. Recently, the Foundation was successful in raising over $30,000 from our community for the Pasadena Police Department’s youth initiatives. Our goal is to continue the momentum with our youth programs and maintain a positive impact on those in this beautiful community. We are requesting donations to help purchase laptop computers and related equipment to assist children with their educational needs during distance learning, and in classroom technology needs. Several civic leaders including Pasadena Mayor Victor Gordo and Congresswomen Judy Chu have joined Chief John Perez in supporting the Pasadena Police Foundations efforts of investing in Pasadena youth. We thank the Pasadena community for their valued support. You can make a donation on our website or send a check to c/o Janie Fogg Treasurer PPF Eide Bailly LLP 300 N Lake Avenue, Suite #930 Pasadena CA 91101. www.pasadenapolicefoundation.org/ Download the flyer here:
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Krost presents: Exit Planning – Preparing For The Potential Sale of Your Business: Whether you are planning to sell your business now, in the next 5 years, or have no plan, this webinar will provide the roadmap to being prepared. Topics covered include: How exit planning fits with business strategy and personal financial planning; The six biggest myths about selling a business; Maximizing value; Reducing risk; Readiness review
How much value does exit planning add to the business’s valuation?
The webinar will be hosted by Paren Knadjian, head of M&A and Capital Markets at KROST. He comes with over 20 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions as well as equity and debt financings. In that time, Paren successfully completed over 200 M&A transactions worth over $1 billion acting as both a buy-side and sell-side advisor. Wednesday, May 19th | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PDT.
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Home Instead is hiring caregivers:
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Free Water & Energy Saving Equipment & Installation for Pasadena Water and Power Customers: PWP's small and medium-sized business customers may be eligible for up to $7,500 of water and energy-saving equipment at NO COST. Through the Water & Energy Direct Install Program (WeDIP), PWP will provide and install equipment for free. To find out more about the program and to apply, visit www.cityofpasadena.net/water-and-power/wedip/.
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Huntington Hospital needs blood donors. There is a severe shortage and you can help. Call 626-397-5422 to make an appointment. Download the flyer here and please call to donate:
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You are invited to hear from City of Pasadena Staff Regarding:
- How to Compete for Pasadena Contracts
- How Electronic Bidding Works
- Pasadena Business Licensing
- State Small Business Certification
- The Public Bidding Process
On June 1, 2021 at 10:00AM, city staff will facilitate an online “Doing Business with the City Workshop.” This Workshop is designed to brief Pasadena, and small businesses on the general requirements for doing business with the City of Pasadena. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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Chaaste Family Market on Allen Avenue south of the 210 Freeway was featured in Pasadena Weekly. Stop by for authentic Filipino cuisine and more.
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Final Touch Media is offering a free marketing consultation for Chamber Members through the month of April. Our award-winning team will audit your current business marketing strategy and provide you with a professional assessment. As part of our founding mission, we are wanting to help local businesses anyway we can. Final Touch Media is a certified Facebook Agency Partner and we have a decade of experience helping businesses ranging from Fortune 500 companies to local businesses alike. You won’t be solicited offers and there’s no obligation to implement the strategies we provide. This is ideal for the business leader looking to see where opportunities exist with their current marketing efforts. We can only take the first five businesses that contact us through April. Contact us today at support@finaltouchmedia.net
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Chamber member Scott Mayo published an op-ed in PasadenaNOW. You can read his thoughts on voting rights restrictions here: https://www.pasadenanow.com/main/guest-opinion-scott-mayo-the-ever-moving-target/
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Support the Pasadena Police Foundation during its spring appeal. Download the letter here:
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Saybrook University hosts weekly podcasts on varied topics in mental health, wellness and other relevant topics at UNBOUND: Saybrook Insights with President Nathan Long & Carmen Bowen (buzzsprout.com)
You can help celebrate Saybrook Univeristy's 50th anniversary and ribbon cutting. Here is the info:
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Portraits, Headshots, Branding in our studio or on location. If you’re planning a website build or rebranding, contact us for advertising and branding photography. Lyd & Mo Photography Studio & Gallery is located in the Pasadena Playhouse Village. Our gallery is open 6 days a week. Stop by and say hello. Because We Care... Hand sanitizer and masks always available. Contact Us
In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, AT&T is taking new steps to keep our customers in California connected. We understand the financial hardship many Californians are currently facing and we are working with our residential customers and small businesses to reduce disconnections and late fees – and expand access to discount communications services. Download the information here:
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Affordable PPE with 24-hr Delivery or Same Day Pickup! Tampon Tribe continues to provide protective personal care to schools, businesses, offices, homes, restaurants, salons, gyms, and more. We are here to alleviate any headaches when it comes to PPE and are all about high quality, low cost and fast delivery! We are always happy to meet or beat your current prices whenever possible - email giana.korth@tampontribe.com for any questions or custom quotes.
Most popular products:
- HEPA Air Purifiers - Covering 1,000 sqft with 6-Layer Filtering! Pricing from $450-820 per machine; with Bulk Discounts at 10, 20, and 30+ Machines
- Sanitizing Mister - Continuous Disinfecting and Air Purification for up to 10 hours; totally Human & Food Safe!
- Desk Guards - Only $35! - Perfect hybrid of foldable & portable, yet sturdy & secure.
- Sanitizing Wipes - Only $4.75 per pack and $4.50 per pack when purchasing a Case (24 packs)
- Vinyl Gloves - Latex and Powder Free; $120 per Case
- Nitrile Gloves - $240 per Case; MOQ of 10 Cases
- Masks - All kinds!
- Menstrual Hygiene Products for your bathrooms - So everyone that uses your bathroom has access to the personal care products that they need!
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Sexual Harassment & Abusive Conduct Awareness & Prevention Training from AALRR. 2021 Dates Scheduled-Now Offering Training in Spanish. California law requires employers with five or more employees to provide two hours of sexual harassment prevention training to all supervisory employees and one hour of sexual harassment prevention training to all nonsupervisory employees every two years. If you haven’t met the January 1, 2021 deadline, take advantage of AALRR's virtual training dates scheduled to get the training you need now to comply! Their live virtual training is compliant with the laws in California and also includes practical examples of harassment based on gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation. Training for both management and staff also covers all areas related to harassment such as diversity and inclusion, abusive conduct, and bystander intervention.
Supervisory Two-Hour Training · $49 per person
Thursday, June 10, 3:00-5:00 pm. PDT
Thursday, September 9, 3:00-5:00 pm PDT
Staff One-Hour Training · $29 per person
Tuesday, June 15, 11:00-12:00 pm PDT
Tuesday, September 14, 11:00-12:00 pm PDT
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Simply OBGYN, located in beautiful Pasadena, California, is a female-led obstetrics and gynecology office. We provide the high quality, personalized care you deserve. Through a patient-centric approach, we focus on delivering medical care to help enhance patients’ quality of life. We are committed to improving patients’ experience with patient education to optimize the patient as a whole individual. With our experienced team and the best treatments available, you can rest assured that your health is in the best of hands. ------------------------------------ From John Burt Intelligent Executive Leadership Coaching: "Executive coaching may be regarded differently by different people. While there may still be some people for whom the concept of “coaching” may carry connotations of remediation, for the most part, this outdated idea has fallen by the wayside. Executive coaching is assisting top executives, managers, and other identified leaders to perform, learn, stay healthy and balanced, and effectively guide their teams to successfully reach desired goals and exceed individual and corporate expectations. Enabling leaders to unlock and unleash their full-potential so they bring greater value and abundance to the people and entities they serve. Discover and experience the unique and powerful components of the Intelligent Leadership Executive Coaching Blueprint pioneered by John Mattone, the #1 authority on Intelligent Leadership and the world’s top executive coach. ILEC’s unique coaching philosophy and blueprint achieves results by igniting and strengthening a leaders inner-core and outer-core, which enables them to realize 4 “game- changing” outcomes that they can leverage as leaders in their business and life: altruism, affiliation, achievement, and abundance (The 4 A’s). The 4 A’s are the seeds to achieving sustained greatness, driving breakthrough results for themselves and their team and creating a legacy that lasts. Learn more about Intelligent Leadership Executive Coaching - https://johnburt.intelligentleadershipec.com------------------------------------- Boston Court Pasadena is embarking on a year of significant new play development in 2021. The year will feature presentations of theatrical projects at various stages. Some scripts have had previous workshops, while others are beginning as first drafts. This work will provide the audience with an exciting sneak-peak of works in progress, a better understanding of the artistic process, and will lay the foundation for extraordinary future productions. Anchoring this initiative is a new Playwrights’ Group featuring five talented writers. Emilie Pascale Beck, Boston Court’s Literary Manager and Director of New Play Development, will facilitate the group in monthly meetings throughout the year. www.bostoncourtpasadena.org -------------------------------- The Print Spot has moved its administrative offices to 1709 Meridian Avenue, South Pasadena 91030. Production and creative shop remains in Monterey Park. --------------------------------- |
Saybrook University is sponsoring a Virtual Mind-Body Wellness Fair May 5-7, 2021. Vendors will be able to host a virtual table to share, sell and promote their products. If you will kindly share this in the upcoming Newsletter.
Download the flyer here:
Download sponsorship info here:
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You probably have a lot of questions about getting started with your tax filing process… Robert Hall & Associates can help. Are you wondering what you might be missing on your personal taxes that you can deduct? Do you own a business and have questions about new laws or areas where you can save on corporate taxes? Are you wondering if you're following all the right tax strategies? If you’ve said yes to any of the above, immediately reply back and we’ll set up a complimentary 30-minute tax review session with one of our tax professionals. And if you're ready to just schedule your tax appointment, let's make it even easier for you with $50 off your tax filing fee (applies to those who didn't file with us in 2020). www.roberthalltaxes.com. Email Rony Marootian at rony@roberthalltaxes.com.
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KHB Marketing has a social media resource for businesses starting to use (or struggling with) Facebook or Instagram. It is available for free to members on the KHB Marketing website. KHB Marketing offers services that give startup founders and small business owners the support they need, at a fraction of the cost of hiring a full-time marketing strategist. Their marketing services include one-on-one coaching, instructional classes and digital plans that include a performance guarantee. KHB believes in doing marketing that matters. The company offers services that allow clients to flex their marketing support, based on the growth stage of their business. Principal Katherine Hunter-Blyden is an experienced top tier MBA with more than two decades of marketing expertise. |
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The Pasadena City Amateur Golf Championship Tournament will be held at Brookside Golf Club on March 27-28, 2021. To Register and Pay Online Visit https://2021pasadenacity.golfgenius.com/. The tournament will be played at historic Brookside Golf Course in Pasadena, CA and is open to all golfers who meet the eligibility requirements. Entry deadline is March 21, 2021. First Tee-Greater Pasadena is a beneficiary of the Tournament.
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Eagle Star Security is holding an end-of-year sale. Download the flyer here:
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