More than 150 business, community and civic leaders were at Brookside Golf Club for the second Economic and Business Forum. The event was a collaboration bewteen the City of Pasadena and the Pasadena Chamber.

The event was emceed by Ben Green, Pasadena Board of Drectors chair and CEO of the San Gabriel and Pomona Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross. The program began with a video touting Pasadena as a destination for start-ups. Mayor Bill Bogaard provided remarks on the health of the City's finances and Pasadena's growth opportunities.

Featured Speaker Kimberly Ritter-Martinez gave an overview of the world, national, regional and local economies, noting that economic indicators and job projections are growing here and nationwide. Ms. Ritter-Martinez's PowerPoint presentation can be downloaded here: Ritter-Martinez LAEDC_presentation_10-23-14.pptx.

Jerry McCall, COO of Kaiser Permanente, provided insights in the healthcare indistry, the Affordable Care Act and Kaiser's growth and expansion in Southern California.

Selme Hepp, economist with the California Association of Realtors, provided information on the housing market and challenges including low inventory (homes for sale) and young professionals not wanting to get into home ownership. Ms. Hepp's presentation can be downloaded here: Hepp CAR 10-23-14 Pasadena chamber.pptx.

Mike Ross of the Pasadena Center Operation Company priovided insights into the local hospitality industry and discussed upcoming events and activities at the Pasadena Convention Center.

Chamber Board Chair Ben Green hosted the program at the Economic and Business Summit 2014.
Mayor Bill Bogaard offered insights into Pasadena's economy and stability.
Kimberly Ritter-Martinez of the Kyser Center at LAEDC provided information on economic trends.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jerry McCall of Kaiser Permanente discussed healthcare, the ACA and Kaiser's expanison in Southern California.

Pasadena Center CEO Mike Ross discussed hotels, hospitalty and events at the Conventino Center.
Selma Hepp of the California Association of Realtors discussed trends in homeownership.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here is the November-December issue of Pasadena Commerce, the newsletter of the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce:

Here are the calendars and Chamber event flyers:

Here are flyers from your fellow Pasadena Chamber members:

Don't forget to reserve your place at the President's Breakfast honoring President Richard L. Chinen, Esq. and the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association on Thursday, December 4, 2014, at 7:30am at the Sheraton Pasadena. You can reserve your table or seat by clciking here and paying online.

The President's Breakfast is generously sponsored by Bank of Manhattan, Citizens Business Bank, Corporate Center Pasadena and Wells Fargo.