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Join us for our virtual networking Connection Breakfast Thursday, January 14th at 8am. Celebrate the return of Dr. Dennis Buckly as emcee for the morning's event. 

Ooma sponsors the Connection Breakfast on Thursday morning. 

Network, promote your business, meet new people, make new connections, build our contact list-all from the safety of your own home or office (or wherever you may be) via ZOOM. 

There was no in-person Rose Parade in 2021, and the Rose Bowl game decamped to Arlington, TC, but WE ARE NOT MOVING CHEESEBURGER WEEK! Celebrate the birth of the cheeseburger in the home of the Cheeseburger from January 24th to January 29th.

We are making some changes (depending on circumstances). Cheeseburger Week could be a take-out only event, or include outdoor dining (if permitted).

We are still celebrating, however!

This information provides a greater awareness to the Pasadena community. The critical events detailed below are merely a snapshot of the calls received to the Police Communications Center every day.

Join us for our virtual networking Luncheon Alliance on Wednesday January 6th at 11:30am sponsored by our firends at V1H Consulting.

Network, promote your business, meet new people, make new connections, build our contact list-all from the safety of your own home or office (or wherever you may be) via ZOOM. 

Deadline to register is 5pm Tuesday, January 5th. 

Last Week, Governor Newsom announced that the State imposed Stay at Home Order has been extended.

The new State of California small business grants, funded with almost $500 million, can be complicated to access and apply for. 

The State of California has a new grant opportunity available for small businesses! 

Among the many challenges to emerge amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic are opportunistic con-artists hoping to take advantage of the public’s fear related to the virus to turn a quick buck, Pasadena police warned Wednesday.

The Pasadena Police Department took to social media to offer some tips to avoid becoming a victim.

This report is gathered from news stories in the Pasadena Star-News and the Los Angeles Times.

From the LA Times: Sweeping new laws ramping up in 2021 will force California businesses to offer employees more help to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic, including measures on disclosure of workplace infections, on healthcare and wage replacement, and on job-protected leave to care for sick family members. 

Happy New Year.

We have endured 2020 and are all ready to move on. 

2021 will bring a changed business landscape and a very different workplace for most all of us.

As we move into 2021, I wish you all the best and hope we can share a prosperous, happy and fun New Year!

New State of California Grants: Last month, the state announced the creation of a $500 million Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program (