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Leaders of business and industry in Pasadena discuss our local economy, their industries and the future of business in Pasadena at the first Pasadena Business and Economic Summit on Thursday, October 24, 2013, at 11:30am at the University Club.  Cost to attend the inaugural Pasadena Business and Economic Summit is $45 and includes the program, lunch and valet parking.      

Visit El Cholo in Pasadena on Tuesday, September 10th and enjoy great food and drink. 10% of the procceds from food sales will go to help fund the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce scholarship fund. El Cholo serves delicious Mexican food and drink at 260 East Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena.

Join us for the Grand Opening of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) located at Pasadena City College Foothill Campus where we'll celebrate the collaboration between the College and the Business Community. You'll have the opportunity to network with community leaders while learning how the partnership will help entrepreneurs and small businesses in the San Gabriel Valley create jobs and strengthen the local economy.

The State Board of Equalization has informed the City of Pasadena that it will be visiting buisnesses in the Pasadena zip code 91105. If your business is located in that area, you could be visited by BOE inspectors.

These inspectors will be looking at businesses to ensure proper tax collecting procedures are being followed.

If you are in the 91105 zip code, please be aware and follow all proper tax collection protocols.

Parson's Nose Theater Announces 2013-14 Season

Want to know what's happening at the Pasadena Chamber?

You can download a pdf of the current issue of Pasadena Commerce, the newsletter of the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce for September-October, 2013 here:

Here are the Pasadena Chamber events and activities for September, 2013:

Luncheon Alliance

We are very fortunate at the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce to welcome so many new members to our ranks. We appreciate new business openings, and the other milestones in the lives of our member businesses.

The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce is happy to celebrate new members and new businesses in our area. We also are pleased to be part of our members' anniversaries and other celebrations.

Voting ends this week in the 2013 Pasadena Weekly's annual Best of poll. Winners are announced later this fall and treated to an extravagant celebration party.

Patrons decide which cocktail is Pasadena’s favorite during