Employment (from the LA Times and the Associated Press): In sign of economy’s vigor, U.S. added 206,000 jobs in June. Employers delivered another solid month of hiring, displaying capacity to withstand elevated interest rates. By Paul Wiseman

The Pasadena Chamber has enjoyed the membership of many and diverse companies. We celebrate each new member and value those who renew their investment in the Chamber. 

Thank you to Bryan Muth of Pasadena Private Wealth for recruiting the most new members during the most recent Fiscal Year. Pasadena Private Wealth received a 1/2 page color ad in our annual Business Directory (valued at $2,390). 

Thursday, July 4th, is Independence Day. 

It is a great day to celebrate with friends and family. 

Business, Community and Political Leaders Join Pasadena Chamber Members for Festive Reception and Dinner at Langham Huntington Hotel Pasadena

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From Pasadena NOW: Pasadena’s Economic Development team recently launched Dine Out Pasadena, a pilot program offering eligible restaurants the opportunity to apply for up to $45,000 in grant funds that could be used to create on-street dining areas.

Pasadena Economic Development staff kicked off Dine Out Pasadena, a program that aims to boost Pasadena’s dining scene by creating on-street dining spaces, last May 21.

From PasadenaNOW: LA County Unemployment Rate Holds Steady in May. Los Angeles County’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held steady at 5.3% in May, the same rate as April, according to figures released Friday by the state Employment Development Department.

The 5.3% rate was above the rate of 4.8% rate from May 2023.

Small Business Green Survey 

The City of Pasadena's Economic Development Division, in partnership with The Center by Lendistry, is excited to invite you to participate in the Small Business Green Survey as part of our Small Business Month celebrations. The survey is an opportunity to learn about local small businesses and their challenges and opportunities regarding climate change.

From Barrons-Hiring Surges More Than Expected-Economists reacting to the May jobs report see lower odds of an economic slowdown—and less chance of Federal Reserve interest-rate reductions in 2024.

With a Tuesday deadline approaching, Los Angeles County officials are urging qualified landlords Friday to apply and submit an application for the opportunity to receive rent relief.

Last week, the L.A. County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs launched its second round of rent relief to aid landlords impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Qualified landlords can receive up to $30,000 per rental unit for past-due rent and eligible expenses from April 1, 2022, to the present.