Pasadena Chamber events and activities for October, 2019

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE LUNCHEON ALLIANCE and CONNECTION BREAKFAST NETWORKING EVENTS ARE MOVING TO THE MEDITERRANEAN ROOM AT BROOKSIDE GOLF CLUB BEGINNING IN SEPTEMBER.

Breakfast and lunch will both be buffet style.

Cost remains $30 for Pasadena Chamber members who reserve by the deadline. $35 for Non-Pasadena Chamber members. Those reserving after the deadline pay $5 more.

Luncheon Alliance October 2nd sponsored by Caviar Dreams

Lee Owens and Caviar Dreams sponsors the October Luncheon Alliance at Brookside Golf Club. Join fellow Chamber members and friends as we learn about the full range of event support and planning provided by Lee Owens and Caviar Dreams. Want to create a memorable event? Join us for lunch and find out how Caviar Dreams can make it happen for you. Come out and network, promote your business and enjoy a tasty buffet lunch.

FREE parking is available in the Rose Bowl lot nearby. If you park on the street, please be conscious of the hourly restriction. You may get a ticket if you exceed the limits.

Cost for the lunch is $30 for Pasadena Chamber members and their guests and $35 for non-members. Those reserving after the Monday at 5pm deadline pay $5 more. Click here to reserve your place for the Luncheon Alliance: http://www.pasadena-chamber.org/forms/pasadena-chamber-luncheon-rsvp

Connection Breakfast October 10th sponsored by Enhanced Marketing Performance

Join us at Brookside Golf Club for our October Connection Breakfast networking event. Craig Valine and Enhanced Marketing Performance sponsors. Come out and learn how you can improve your marketing efforts and business presentation from one of our experts. Support your fellow Chamber member Craig Valine as you network, promote your business, make contacts and enjoy a terrific buffet breakfast.

Cost is now $30 for Chamber members and their guests / $35 for non-menbers. Those reserving after 5pm on the Monday preceding the event pay $5 more.

FREE parking is available in the Rose Bowl lot nearby. If you park on the street, please be conscious of the hourly restriction. You may get a ticket if you exceed the limits.

You can click here to register and pay:  http://www.pasadena-chamber.org/forms/breakfast-connection

To RSVP and register for the networking lunch and/or breakfast, you can also email: kelly@pasadena-chamber.org.

Pasadena Chamber After Hours Social and Mixer is October 17th at Monte Cedro

Monte Cedro at 2212 El Molino Avenue in Altadena hosts our October Pasadena Chamber After Hours social and mixer. No need to RSVP. Just come out and enjoy a casual get-together with appetizers courtesy of Monte Cedro. See the beautiful new residential community for seniors and enjoy drinks and food as you network and socialize with fellow Chamber members and friends. See one of the areas newest senior residential communities and taste the delicious offerings. Hope to see you there. There is no cost for Pasadena Chamber members and their guests. All others pay $10. Parking is available in the Convention Center structure or on the street.

Taste of Pasadena is October 10th at the Rose Bowl

The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Taste of Pasadena event at the Rose Bowl on Thursday, October 10, 2019, from 6pm to 9pm. No more than 500 tickets will be sold to the Taste of Pasadena in the Court of Champions in front of the Rose Bowl. No long lines. No waiting for food and drink. Entertainment will be provided by Dance Syndicate. Advanced tickets are $35 per person in advance and available at www.pasadena-chamber.org/forms/taste-pasadena-and-sip-tember-finale.  Those who do not register and pay in advance pay $75 at the door.

This year’s confirmed participants include La Grande Orange Café, Granville, SHIRO, El Cholo, Paradis, Clearman’s Northwoods Inn, Dave and Busters, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Stark Spirits and many more.

We are hosting this in conjunction with our SIP-tember Cocktail Bracket Challenge Live Finale and cocktail tasting. At the end of the event, we will tally votes of the live cocktail tasting and announce Pasadena’s Favorite Cocktail for 2019.

You can find all the information as it becomes available at www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com or on the Pasadena Restaurant Week mobile app. The Cocktail Bracket Challenge culminates at the Taste of Pasadena at the Rose Bowl on October 10th. Tickets to the Taste of Pasadena are $35 in advance and available here: http://www.pasadena-chamber.org/forms/taste-pasadena-and-sip-tember-finale.

SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY FOR PASADENA CHAMBER MEMBERS - FREE SEXUAL HARASSMENT TRAINING FROM HUNT ORTMANN

Pasadena Chamber member Hunt, Ortmann is providing a FREE sexual harassment training for our members and their employees on October 15, 2019, at the Women's City Club. This training satisfies the new requirements of the State of California. Training is in two sessions, one for managers and one for employees. Space is limited. Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/pasadena-chamber-of-commerce-6409699001

PASADENA CHAMBER BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC SUMMIT IS OCTOBER 22nd AT UNIVERSITY CLUB

The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce and Verizon invite leaders of business and industry to a  forum on the local economy and the future of business in Pasadena at the seventh Pasadena Business and Economic Summit. Join us on Tuesday, October 22, 2019, at 11:30am at The University Club at 175 North Oakland  Avenue in Pasadena.

Will Pasadena’s Prosperity Endure? features presentations and discussions by exonomic experts and industry leaders. Cost to attend is $50 and includes valet parking and lunch. A corporate table of eight, including signage and recognition on the program, costs $400.

Somjita Mitra, Ph.D., Director of the Institute for Applied Economics at the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation will give an overview of the economy, including factors that could influence our local prosperity, focusing on the San Gabriel Valley and Pasadena. Pasadena Economic Development Manager Eric Duyshart will highlight  Pasadena development and economic contributors. Colleen Carey, Founding Principal of Lee & Associates will discuss current trends in retail and office leasing, including challenges faced in Pasadena. Mike Ross, CEO of the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, Convention Center and Convention & Visitors Bureau will discuss travel, tourism and hospitality and communication technologies and the impact on local business and industry. Jesus Roman, Vice President of State Government Affairs, Public Policy & Legal Affairs for Verizon will discuss the potential impact of 5G communication technology on Pasadena businesses and our economy. 

Invitations will be mailed in mid-September. If you would like to be added to the invite list, please email Leanne@pasadena-chamber.org. You can sign up and pay online at www.pasadena-chamber.org/forms/business-and-economic-summit. For information call the Chamber at (626) 795-3355 or visit our website at www.pasadena-chamber.org.