Inaugural Gala draws more than 200 Chamber members,…

More than two hundred dignitaries, guests and friends of the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce gathered at the Westin Pasadena on Friday evening, July 11, 2014, to celebrate the installation of Ben Green as Chair of the Board of Directors of the Chamber. Those attending included Pasadena Mayor Bill Bogaard, Pasadena City Manager Michael Beck and others.

Luncheon Alliance networking event August 6th sponsored by…

Join us on Wednesday, August 6th at 11:45am at Altadena Town and Country Club for our monthly networking Luncheon Alliance. Nicola Borland Photography sponsors the lunch.

For July the Luncheon Alliance returns to Altadena Town and Country Club at 2290 Country Club Drive in Altadena.

New and renewing Pasadena Chamber members

Joining your local chamber of commerce is one of the most effective (and least expensive) things you can do to build, grow and expand your business. 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 and our greater Pasadena area.

Got an idea on how to speed up TSA lines at airports? Maybe…

Have you ever been frustrated by the long lines incurred from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security checkpoint at the airport? Think you could organize the system better? Now is your chance! TSA is offering rewards that will total up to $15,000 for the best ideas for a more efficient queuing system.

PASADENA CITY COUNCIL DECLARES LEVEL 1 WATER SHORTAGE

The Pasadena City Council at its July 28, 2014 meeting declared a local water emergency, establishing a 20-percent conservation goal and implementing the City’s Level 1 Water Supply Shortage Plan, with mandatory water waste restrictions effective immediately.  The Level 1 plan limits watering to three days per week in summer, one day per week in winter and requires that leaks be repaired within 72 hours, in addition to permanent water waste prohibitions.

Special Offer from New Chamber Member The Goldhill Group

Hi, I’m Jonathan Goldhill, the founder and Head Business Coach of The Goldhill Group.  I say “head coach” because well I’m actually the principal coach, as in top coach at my company.  But, I say head coach because that’s what I do.  I work on people’s heads – that is, the 6” between their ears!  You see I believe success in business involves using your head; as in, working “smarter, not harder”.  So, a lot of what I do involves educating my clients in how to develop a strategic marketing min

Trattoria Neapolis Craft Cocktail workshop in July, craft…

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Does your company need a corporate retreat? Reality TV may…

 CALLING ALL LA OFFICES IN NEED OF A COMPANY RETREAT:

Does your company have inter-office conflicts that could be resolved with some long overdue communication?  Do you need a fresh perspective on problem-solving? Ready to work out a strategic plan? Launch a project? Foster team building and inspire leadership?  If so, we want to help!

Pasadena Chamber events and activities for August, 2014

Here is what is happening at the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce in August:

Luncheon Alliance

Board of Equilization enforcement visits to east Pasadena

The Board of Equilization, California's taxation and enforcement agency, will be visiting east Pasadena in the near future.

BOE representatives will be visiting businesses in the area to ensure compliance with all State of California taxation requirements.

BOE will be looking for all appropriate permits and taxation documents.

Bid and contract opportunities for Pasadena Chamber members…

The Pasadena Chamber provides information on opportunities for our members to do business. As we are aware of them, we post bid and contract opportunities in the e-Bulletin.