The Tory Burch Foundation and Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses are partnering with Los Angeles City College and Long Beach City College to provide an extraordinary business and management education opportunity for a select group of qualified, early stage, women-owned small businesses in Southern California.

Violence is plaguing our country; it’s in our homes, schools and in our communities. According to the Department of Justice, one in five teenagers and young women have been a victim of some form of dating violence and almost 189,000 victims of sexual assault and rape annually.“We are looking at violence affecting the women and girls of this country and in our communities on an epic scale,” said YWCA Pasadena Foothill Valley Program Director, Karen Draine.

Come celebrate Pasadena’s creative, artistic community as ArtNight Pasadena returns from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Friday, October 11, 2013, with free admission to 18 exciting arts and cultural venues throughout Pasadena.  There’s something for everyone during this exciting, fun-filled, family fun, four-hour cultural extravaganza with a wide array of dance, music, visual arts and other activities.  Free shuttle buses will help provide transportation to each location.

On the Verge | Pasadena, a Place With Many Hidden Charms

Toro Sushi Bar Lounge Cucumber Skini-Tini Named Pasadena’s Favorite Cocktail 2013

400 in attendance at Taste of Pasadena and SIP-tember Finale sample four finalist drinks, food and more at Rose Bowl on September 26th

Luncheon Alliance

The Pasadena Chamber provides information on opportuities for our members to do buisiness. As we are aware of them, we post bid and contract opportuities in the e-Bulletin.

Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) is upgrading our metering system by adding a communication device to all residential and business natural gas meters. Your gas usage is still measured the same way it is today, but with the advanced meter, it is automatically and securely transmitted to our customer service and billing center.

The United States Government is on the verge of a partial shutdown and default on debt payments.

As of Sunday afternoon, September 29th, the Congress has been unable to agree to raise the nation's debt limit to avoid default on payments and a shutdown of all but essential federal government services.

Last week Republicans in the House voted to support raising the debt limit only if the Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare) implementation is delayed. 

Attendees can taste and vote for their favorite SIP-tember cocktail as they enjoy a Taste of Pasadena

Taste of Pasadena and SIP-tember Finale tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door.

Buy tickets now at www.pasadena-chamber.org/events/sip-tember.