Giving Tuesday is a day to be charitable.
You can support our non-profit members today easily and simply.
Here is a link to our non-profit members. Find one (or more) that you like and donate.
You can also make a tax-deductible donation to the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce Foundation at www.pasadenayouthworks.org.
Simple. Thank you.
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year (for the Economy): From the New York Times: For many Americans, the end of the year is a time for parties, family gatherings, festive meals and, of course, shopping. And all that holiday celebrating makes the fourth quarter the most important time of the year for the U.S. economy.
CMG Home Loans has developmed a unique program for first time home buyers to help them raise funds for a down payment and
City of Pasadena and Pasadena Chamber of Commerce Bring Experts Together at Altadena Town and Country Club
Jobs (from the New York Times): Job Growth Slows, Sowing a Mix of Concern and Calm-U.S. employers added 150,000 workers in October, falling short of expectations, but the labor market retains spark nearly three years into a recovery.
The labor market has been relentlessly hot since the U.S. economy began to recover from the shock of the pandemic. But there are signs of cooling as the holidays approach.
The Pasadena Unified Board of Education is asking for your help in selecting our next superintendent. To ensure this is a collaborative and inclusive process, the Board is providing an anonymous online survey and encourages your participation. This is an opportunity for the Board to receive input from students, staff, parents, and the community. Please follow the link below to provide your input.
Overtime-What Is the Department of Labor’s New Proposed Rule Regarding Overtime Compensation? Right now, if you’re employing anyone who’s salaried and not supervising someone and that person is making more than $35,000 a year, you don’t have to pay that person overtime. The Department of Labor is looking to change that and raise that salary limit up to $55,000 a year.
The Middle East and the Economy (from the New York Times): Fed warns of more risks from Mideast conflict-President Biden used a rare address from the Oval Office last night to urge Americans to support war efforts in Israel and Ukraine, as Israeli troops amassed ahead of a possible ground invasion of the Gaza Strip and exchanged fire with Hezbollah forces near the border with Lebanon.
Your fall celebration begins at Wild Parrot Brewing for the Pasadena Chamber After Hours Mixer on Wednesday, October 25th from 5pm to 7pm.
Wild Parrot will provide complimentary appetizers. Beer, wine and soft drinks can be purchased.
If you have not been, Wild Parrot is a micro brewery with a tap room at 2302 East Colorado Boulevard (near Sierra Madre Boulevard).
There is plenty of free parking on the street nearby.
The iconic Red Kettle campaign began many years ago in 1891 in San Francisco to raise money to provide Christmas dinner to those in need. This tradition has now become one of The Salvation Army’s main fundraisers allowing them to provide services year-round.
The Pasadena Rental Housing Board announced a second online workshop for landlords and property managers on Tuesday, October 24th, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. This decision comes after audio issues marred the first public workshop, Unlocking Success, held on Wednesday, October 17, which saw over 160 attendees.
