The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce, Help With My Loan, Verizon and Wells Fargo invite leaders of business and industry to a  forum on the local economy and the future of business in Pasadena at the eighth Pasadena Business and Economic Summit. Join us on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at 11:30am at The University Club at 175 North Oakland  Avenue in Pasadena.

NEW GRANT FOR VETERAN OWNED BUSINESSES: The $25,000 National Grant Application for Veteran-Owned Businesses Is Now Open!

The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors at its most recent meeting voted to endorse passage of Measure L the extension of the Library Tax in Pasadena on the November 8^th ballot. The Measure would cost single family homeowners and owners of condominiums $41 per year on their property tax bill. It would generate $2,800,000 to support library services.

Measure H will not increase housing affordability, severely restricts apartment owners’ ability to operate and creates unaccountable board that sets its own budget and salary

Flu season in the Northern Hemisphere is nearly here, and experts are warning it could be a particularly bad one.

It’s also arriving at an inopportune moment. We’re starting to see early signs that another Covid-19 wave may already be starting: In Western Europe, infections, cases of severe disease and hospitalizations are on the rise.

Don’t be put off by bear market. Some version of an exit may be a good fit. By Jon Healey

The pandemic caused tectonic shifts in the job market as workers young and old quit and searched for something better — in their work or in their life. According to the Pew Research Center, a little more than half of adults ages 55 and older had ditched the grind by late 2021, compared with 48% in the months before the first case of COVID-19 was recorded.

Cases: Pasadena Public Health reported 16 new cases and no fatalities on Friday, September 30th. LA County reported 1682 cases on Friday and 6 deaths. 

Are you familiar with California’s unclaimed property law?

As a business in California, you are already regularly reviewing your books and records to determine if your business holds any property that is considered inactive. Inactive properties may be reported to the California State Controllers Office and held until a legal recipient is identified.

These Pasadena Chamber member restaurants are taking part in DineLA in October (pardon the formatting):