Pasadena Unified School Board Appoints Dr. Elizabeth Blanco…

By a vote of 7-0, the Pasadena Unified Board of Education has unanimously appointed Deputy Superintendent Elizabeth Blanco, Ed.D., as Interim Superintendent at its June 29 meeting. Dr. Blanco has been with PUSD for a total of nine years and has served as Deputy Superintendent since 2022.
 
She succeeds Dr. Brian McDonald, who is leaving PUSD on June 30, 2023, after 12 years in PUSD, nine of them as Superintendent.
 

Pasadena Chamber Inaugural Gala June 29th - join us to…

Join us at our annual signature event-The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce Inaugural Gala. The evening begins with a hosted cocktail reception and silent auction at 6pm. The festive dinner and celebratory program begins at 7:30pm.  

LAST CHANCE-Advertise in the Pasadena Chamber Business…

This is your last chance to make the most of your ad dollars.
Promote your business by advertising in the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce Business Directory and Visitor Guide 2023-24

AD SALES END June 30TH. DO NOT MISS OUT

 

Pasadena Chamber of Commerce to Increase Membership…

Dear Chamber members,

At its April meeting the Board of Directors of the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce and Civic Association, at my recommendation, voted to increase our membership investment costs. Base costs will rise for every membership level. 

Economic Update for June 26, 2023-Inflation, Interest Rates…

Interest Rates: The Federal Reserve said Wednesday it would pause its historic rate-hiking campaign as it waits for the effects to trickle further through the economy, but signaled that additional rate hikes are likely this year.

The vote to skip a rate increase this meeting was unanimous.

Pasadena Unified School Superintendent Brian McDonald…

From PasadenaNOW: Pasadena School Board Approves Resignation of Superintendent Brian McDonald-Pasadena Unified School District Superintendent Brian McDonald, who has served in that position for nine years, is leaving his post effective June 30. 

This after the PUSD Board voted to approve the acceptance of a resignation agreement for McDonald during a regularly scheduled Board meeting Thursday evening. 

Pasadena Playhouse Receives Regional Theatre Tony Award in…

In a dazzling event held in New York City on Sunday evening, the Pasadena Playhouse was honored with the prestigious regional theatre Tony Award for 2023.

Recognized for its remarkable impact, on both a local and global level, by developing some of the most innovative and inspiring works and artists, the Playhouse has emerged from years of financial turbulence as a beacon of inspiration and innovation in the theatrical realm.

Donate to the Silent Auction at our Inaugural Gala-Support…

We hope everyone has the chance to attend the Pasadena Chamber Inaugural Gala on June 29th at the Langham Huntington Hotel Pasadena. 

If you are unable to attend, you can still support the event (and the events and activities of the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce) by donating to our Silent Auction. Money raised through the silent auction helps underwrite our operations and activities. 

Economic Update for June 5, 2023: Recession? Deficits and…

Debt Ceiling Deal: From the New York TimesSenate Passes Debt Limit Bill, Staving Off a Calamitous Default-The final vote on Thursday night came after leaders put down a revolt by some senators who raised concerns that the debt-limit package would under-fund the Pentagon.

Today is Memorial Day-Please Take a Moment to Remember…

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Today is Memorial Day.

This is a day set aside to honor those who served our country and sacrificed their lives for us.

Pasadena Chamber Seeks Nominees for Corporate Citizen of…

Know a Pasadena Chamber member company that deserves recognition?

We are seeking nominations for Corporate Citizen of the Year awards.

Each year at our Inaugural Gala we recognize two member companies as the Corporate Citizen of the Year.

We give these each year at the Inaugural Gala. Recently we starting giving one to a for-profit business and one to a non-profit business, rather than choose a large and small business of the year.