The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce has been growing in recent years. Our membership is increasing year-over-year by about 100 new members. We are very pleased to welcome so many new enterprises to the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce.

Join fellow Pasadena Chamber members, and travelers from other chambers on a  once-in-a-lifetime adventure to Peru and Machu Picchu. For the low price of $3,999 you can visit three UNESCO World Heritage Sites with tours and transportation to Machu Picchu, Cuzco and Lima. You also enjoy a local “Casa” hosted dinner, see the Awanakancha Breeding Center and Ollantaytambo Fortress, Sacsayhuaman Ruins, Qengo and enjoy an Andean folklore show.

Don't want to cook for Thanksgiving? Want to entertain friends and family in style-without spending all day in the kitchen?

Looking for a caterer to bring Thanksgiving to you?

Here are some places that can offer great meals, wonderful alternatives to turkey and the fixins, or your favorite comfort food. Call ahead for reservations, Thanksgiving is a bust day for Pasadena-area restaurants.

Restaurants & Catering

The Most Creative Mid-Sized Cities in America

If you think only big cities cater to artistic types, prepare to change your tune—or write a new one in these 10 mid-sized metros where creativity is king.

Luncheon Alliance

On Wednesday, November 6th at 11:45am, Joan’s Candles and Home Decor sponsors the monthly networking Luncheon Alliance.

The Luncheon Alliance starts promptly at 11:45am at Altadena Town & Country Club at 2290 Country Club Drive in Altadena.

The first Pasadena Economic and Business Summit drew 140 to the University Club on October 24th to hear speakers discuss our local economy, trends and issues, and more. Emcee Pasadena Chamber Chair CL Keedy gave a brief update on Chamber membership and activities, followed by Pasadena Mayor Bill Bogaard who gave a brief overview of City finances and priorities.

You can support our local business community on Saturday, November 30th by shopping with a local store or dining at a local restaurant for Small Business Saturday.

Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses across the country. Founded by American Express in 2010, this day is celebrated every year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. This year, Small Business Saturday is on November 30^th.

Pasadena’s annual Veterans Day Ceremony has moved to a new location and will be held in front of Pasadena City Hall at Centennial Square, 100 North Garfield Ave., from 10:00 a.m. to 11:11 a.m., Monday, November 11, 2013.  The public, especially all veterans, their families, friends and all uniformed military and first-responders, are encouraged to join together to help honor the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces.

The City of Pasadena Enterprise Zone Office would like to thank you for your patience during the winding down of the Enterprise Zone Program.  As you may be aware, the State passed law in July 2013 that eliminates all statewide Enterprise Zones after December 31, 2013 and creates three new replacement programs that will start on January 1, 2014.