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On December 8th, all retail food establishments were notified via email that the City will allow restaurants to maintain outdoor furniture for public use during the State's latest Safer At Home Order. While most restaurateurs have already removed their tables, chairs and outdoor furniture from their outdoor dining areas, restaurants have the option to maintain tables, chairs and other fixtures for public use during the time that outdoor dining is prohibited.

The Pasadena Chamber continues to remind everyone that shopping with our local stores does more than keep them in business (which is VERY IMPO

COVID-19 cases are again surging. Hospital Intensive Care Units are filled to capacity. Please take care to have a safe and healthy holiday with loved ones. Wear a mask when you encounter anyone outside your immediate household. Keep social distance. Do your best to stay home. Protect your loved ones bny protecting yourself and those around you.

Happy Holidays from all of us at the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce.

Please stay safe as you gather to celebrate with loved ones.

Even if you can't visit a store in person, dine at a restaurant or get yoru hair done, you can support our local businesses by purchasing gift crads for yourself to use later and as gifts. Cash flow is critical for small businesses right now. Purchasing a gift card (or cards) can keep our favorite local small businesses open into 2021 and beyond.

FOUND/LA Small Business Recovery Fund: Eligible business owners based on the criteria below can apply for grant support from FOUND/LA through one of our operating partners during open application windows. Applicants will submit complete applications and required documents. Those who meet the eligibility requirements will be entered into a pool of eligible applicants.

One of our chamber members, PopID, headquartered here in Pasadena, has developed software to verify an individual's COVID-19 vaccination status. As part of their effort PopID has drafted a letter to Gov. Newsom, conveying the idea that businesses should be allowed to reopen if they can verify an individual’s vaccination status.

As many of you are aware, the City of Pasadena has experienced an 80% increase in gun violence, compared to 2019.  Although the crime rate is relatively low compared to past decades, an 80% increase is very concerning to Chief John E.