From the CalChamber: Tourism Spending in California Reaches Record High-Travel spending in California reached a new record in 2023 as visitors from around the world flocked to the Golden State. According to a new report released by Visit California, the state’s tourism economy generated $150.4 billion in travel spending last year, surpassing the prior record $144.9 billion spent in 2019 before the pandemic halted travel.

Pasadena Perspective, the digital magazine of the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce just published the sixth volume.

The Spring 2024 Edition of Pasadena Perspective focuses on some of our healthcare providers. 

There is also a Board member profile and interview with Hillary Schenk of Casa Treatment Center. 

The City of Pasadena has a new eProcurement System. You can subscribe or register in the system at:  https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/pasadena

Utility rate increases are being considered everywhere. Pasadena is no exception. 

These decisions do not need to be made in a legislative vacuum.

Tonight (Monday, May 6th) the Pasadena City Council will hear a request to raise sewer rates by the Department of Public Works. The hearing will be in the City Council Chambers at 100 North Garfield Avenue on the second floor, Room S249. 

From PasadenaNOW: Pasadena’s sales tax revenue for the fourth quarter of 2023 fell by 0.2% on a cash basis and 1.7% on an adjusted basis compared to the same period in 2022, according to a report released Thursday by Matthew Hawkesworth, Pasadena’s Director of Finance and Acting Assistant City Manager.

It is easy to feel helpless and powerless when confronted by political realities today.

Sometimes it seems as if the special interests and loudest shouters get all the attention (and influence with policy makers.)

Dear Potential Donor of Children of One Planet,

My name is Azita Milanian, Executive Director and Founder of Children of One Planet. 

Due to circumstances beyond our control we are moving the networking Luncheon Alliance for May 1st to Lucky Baldwin's Trappiste Pub.

The Luncheon Alliance begins at 11:30am. 

For 2024, our Luncheon Alliance is generously presented by Athens Services. Athens also sponsors the May lunch. 

Lucky Baldwin's is closing the restaurant for our event. 

Celebrate National Small Business Week, April 28-May 4, 2024.

What's your favorite store? Coffee shop? Boutique? Restaurant?

Acclaimed theater company A Noise Within has announced six-plays for 2024-25 — a family-friendly modern classic; a play from August Wilson’s “American Century Cycle”; a holiday show; a Shakespeare; a new adaptation; and a musical — each of which exhibits “True Grit.”