Foundation’s mission is to support work-based learning opportunities for young people in the greater Pasadena area and support others in their acquisition of skills necessary for meaningful employment and career advancement

Amy Foell, the Chamber's Workforce Development director, organized the third speed mentoring session at Blair High School on Wednesday evening. Business partners met students in the Health Careers Academy for mentoring sessions and mock interviews.

Happy Thanksgiving.

We have a lot to be thankful for.

Celebrate with family and friends. 

Here is a funny throwback:

The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce’s workforce development reach has extended into Rosemead with Don Bosco Technical Institute. The Chamber's Workforce Development Director, Amy Foell, facilitated an internship with Pasadena Heritage for Don Bosco student Gavin Yam. Pasadena Heritage is a local preservation organization that focuses on preserving the architectural and cultural history of Pasadena.

Chamber CoHosts Free ’Lunch and Learn’ Webinar Nov. 16 to Help Secure San Gabriel Valley Business IT Networks and Customer Data from Hackers

               ResultWorx Technology Solutions Says Small, Midsized Firms are Vulnerable; Giant Companies are Not Just Targets for Data Heists.

Advertising sales are almost over for the 2018 Pasadena Chamber of Commerce Business Directory, Visitor & Community Guide.

As an added enhancement, those taking at 1/4 page or larger ad will get a FREE sponsored email blast to the Chamber membership. Reach an addtional 3,000 targeted list members with your offer, announcement or ad.

Good afternoon,

Meet and network with Pasadena Chamber members at our Connection Breakfast on Thursday, November 9, 2017, at 7am at the Courtyard by Marriott in Old Pasadena.

Rick Caputo of The Dynamic Advantage sponsors the breakfast. Learn how exercise can help you be more aware, alert and ready for success. You may also discover a few simple ways to exercise while you work.

Cost is $25 for Pasadena Chamber members and $30 for others. Reserve before the Monday deadline or pay an additional $5 per person.

RSVP to: Kelly@pasadena-chamber.org or by calling 626-795-3355. You can also sign up and pay here: http://www.pasadena-chamber.org/forms/breakfast-connection

VETERANS DAY IN PASADENA:

The community, especially all current and former members of the U.S. military and their families and all first responders, are invited to join other local veterans, city officials and community leaders for a special, free Veterans Day ceremony on the steps of City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Ave., beginning at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, concluding with a special military fly-over in formation at 11:11 a.m. News Media coverage is welcome. Street closures around City Hall will be in effect.

On Nov. 11, ceremony participants include representatives from the City Council and many City departments, Pasadena City College, Pasadena Navy League, Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 446, the Tuskegee Airmen, the American Legion Pasadena Post #13, U.S.M.C. 2^nd Battalion, 23^rd Marine Division and the Pasadena Senior Center who will join together in honor all U.S. veterans, locally and across the nation.

Special Guest Speaker is U.S. Army Col. Keith Nightingale, retired.  Free refreshments are sponsored by Farmer John and the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 809.  Military vehicles courtesy of the U.S.M.C. will be on display.