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Here is the July - August edition of Pasadena Commerce, the newsletter of the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce:

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce published findings on the impacts of retialiatory tariffs being imposed on U.S. goods by foreign governments. They included a map which shows state-by-state impacts. 

You can view the details and map here: https://www.uschamber.com/tariffs.

Happy Independence Day. 

242 years ago, a gathering of political and thought leaders representing most of the English colonies in the new world, conceived the Declaration of Independence, a revolutionary document that grounded governing rights in those who are governed. 

Recognized as one of the nation’s largest and longest running 4th of July fireworks shows, the Rose Bowl presents its 91th annual AmericaFest™ celebration on Tuesday, July 4th with a spectacular nighttime display of more than a ton of fireworks.

Boston Court Pasadena announced the full details of its 14th annual New Play Reading Festival, July 19 - 28.  Curated by Literary Manager Emilie Beck, in concert with Artistic Directors Jessica Kubzansky and Michael Michetti, the New Play Reading Festival is a key component of Boston Court Pasadena’s commitment to nurturing playwrights and new work, and continues the company's core mission of developing and programming works that are inherently theatrical, textually rich, and visually ar

The City of Pasadena recently amended the municipal code holding property owners and tenants responsible for permitting the possession, sale, usage or discharge of fireworks on their property.  The ordinance change allows for the prosecution of fireworks-related offenses and for the demand of payment for all costs associated with the safe disposal of confiscated fireworks.

In March of 2018, Pasadena High School’s App Academy went on a field trip to Google Venice, California, coordinated by the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce Workforce development Director Amy Foell. The App Academy is a four year computer program academy where students learn how to code in HTML, JavaScript and CSS.

The Young Professionals of Pasadena will be holding their June mixer at California Pizza Kitchen on Thursday, 

Luncheon Alliance Cancelled for July, due to Independence Day holiday

Our lunchtime networking event is cancelled because it would fall on July 4th. Plan to join us in August.