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Dear Business Owner:

Two new Covid pills are on their way, and they are expected to have a significant impact on how the pandemic plays out in our lives.

The pills — one from Merck and the other from Pfizer — reduce the risk of hospitalization and death if taken early in an infection. If all goes well, the F.D.A. may authorize both of them by year’s end.

Online workshop will be presented in English and Spanish

Boost with Facebook and the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce are hosting a free virtual training event for small businesses of Pasadena on December 7, 2021, at 10:00am PST. Register today to learn more about how you can use Facebook’s tools and resources to grow your business. 

For more information and how to register:

Southern California has its first confirmed case of the new omicron coronavirus variant, Los Angeles County public health officials confirmed Thursday evening, a day after the country’s first case was confirmed in San Francisco.

Pasadena Weekly published their best of Pasadena issue recently.

Among those chosen were many Pasadena Chamber members. Here they are:

PASADENA WEEKLY BEST OF PASADENA 2021

The first U.S. Omicron case was reported in California, the C.D.C. said today, signaling the arrival of a potentially dangerous new phase of the pandemic in the country.

The patient, who returned to the state from South Africa on Nov. 22, is in isolation, and aggressive contact tracing is underway. The individual was fully vaccinated, was not hospitalized and had mild symptoms that were improving. People in close contact with the individual have tested negative.

We invite you and your constituents to join us for The County of Los Angeles, Internal Services Department (ISD) Contract Connections - Empowering Local and Diverse Businesses event on Thursday, December 9th, 2021, at 10:00am.  

Presentations on various topics include:

Boost with Facebook and the Pasadena Chamber are hosting a free virtual training event for small businesses of Pasadena on 12.07.21 at 10:00am PST.

Register today to learn more about how you can use Facebook’s tools and resources to grow your business. 

Grant: Inclusive Backing Grant, National ACE + American Express, Cycle 1 Application Deadline: November 29, 2021 To back underrepresented small business owners as they navigate the pandemic and plan for long-term success and resilience, American Express is partnering with Main Street America to launch a $1.65M year-round grant program called Inclusive Backing.

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