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The minimum wage goes up to $13.25 per hour for those with 25 employees or more on July 1, 2018. 

The Pasadena City Council determined the city minimum wage should increase to $13.25 per hour for any company employing 25 or more persons. (Part time workers are counted as if they are full time.) Those with 24 or fewer employees will be required to pay $12.00 per hour minimum wage. 

The Mixx at Los Robles and Colorado hosts the June Pasadena Chamber After Hours Social and Mixer beginning at 5pm on Thursday, June 21st from 5pm to 7pm.

Enjoy great food and refreshing drink at 443 East Colorado Boulevard (at Los Robles) in Pasadena. There is plenty of FREE parking. 

Come enjoy The Mixx, one of Pasadena's newest venues for live music, great food and drink. 

Inaugural Gala celebrates Pasadena business community, new and returning Board members and officers and Chair Karl Bird of JPL

It’s intern season again at the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce. This year we are placing over 120 high school interns with host companies and organizations across the San Gabriel Valley. Over fifty employors have said YES to playing a vital role in the lives of our youth. This summer will mark the beginning of our partnership shaping students with hands-on experience in the workplace. Time spent in the professional arena serves as an invaluable living classroom.

Our Thursday, June 14, 2018, Connection Breakfast is sponsored by Farmers Insurance - Victoria Alsabery Agency. Breakfast begins at 7am at the Women's City Club in Pasadena.

The 2018 Pasadena Small Business Success Summit is days away. It's happening on Thursday, June 14th, hosted by Craig Valine in partnership with the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce.

As of right now, you can secure your spot for the upcoming Summit for just $67 dollars, but Pasadena Chamber members can save 25% by entering the coupon code chamber when ordering tickets.

The Pasadena Chamber, with our member Chamber Discoveries, is organizing a trip to Thailand in October, 2018.

CENTRAL THAILAND: DISCOVER & EXPLORE WITH THE PASADENA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE for only $2699 per person if you reserve with a deposit before March 31st. $2899 after that date. 

Departing October 3, 2018

 Craig Valine of Enhanced Marketing Performane and the Pasadena Small Business Success Summit sponsors out networking Luncheon Alliance on June 6th at 11:45am. Mr. Valine will discuss the upcoming Small Business Summit and how attendance can improve your liklihood of business success. 

BizFed (Los Angles County Business Federation) released the findings of its Annual Pulse Poll today demonstrating a massive increase in concern for housing costs throughout Los Angeles County. Housing, Land Use and Homelesses issues moved from low-level concerns in 2017 to among highest priorities of the business community in this year’s poll.