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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.

At the Pasadena Chamber, we are also seeing an increasing in the number of renewing companies. Some of that can be attributed to the slow levelling off of our local economy. We also hope these renewing members are seeing increased value for their membership.

The Young Professionals of Pasadena meet for Hapy Hour at Slater's 50/50 in Old Pasadena on Thursday, May 23rd at 6:30pm. If you are a working person between 21 and 40 years of age, join the group and enjoy the Slater's experience.

Slater's 50/50 serves their famous half beef-half bacon burger along with other specialties. They also have 100 beers on tap and much more to offer.

The Pasadena Chamber is working with our member Ideal Youth by assisting in finding local businesses among our membership who would be interested in hosting a summer intern this year.

Gran Fondo Giro d'Italia returns to Pasadena on June 2nd. The fun bicycle ride attracts more than 1000 riders from across the country to Pasadena.

Businesses have the opportunity to promote your products or services at the Gran Fondo Giro d'Italia Expo in front of Pasadena City Hall on Saturday, June 1st and Sunday, June 2nd. For an entry fee, you can have a booth and provide information on your business to the riders and their friends, family and fans.

At the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce we enjoy joining our members as you celebrate milestones in the life of your business. We bring big scissors, ribbon and volunteers to open your business with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Ribbon cuttings are also a great way to commemmorate anniversaries and other notable events in the life of  your business.

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.

If you would like the Chamber to stage a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark your business milestone, please email kelly@pasadena-chamber.org.

This year, for the third time, the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce will present Corporate Citizen of the Year awards to two businesses at our annual Inaugural Gala on July 12, 2013.

The Hilton Pasadena at 168 South Los Robles Avenue in Pasadena hosts our monthly Chamber After Hours Social and Mixer on Thursday, May 16th from 5pm to 7pm.

Enjoy delicious food and drink at one of Pasadena's premiere hotels. In addition to appetizers, beer, wine and cocktails will be available for sale at