November 15, 2023

To support, strengthen and enrich our community with a business culture that provides for a strong economy.

“An entrepreneur is someone who has a vision for something and a want to create.” — David Karp

Power Breakfast with Senator Portantino of the 25th Senate District and Jessica Ku Kim Chief Deputy for L.A. County Department of Economic Opportunity

SENATOR PORTANTINO

Jessica Ku Kim

Photos courtesy of DebSquare

SAVE THE DATE!

HOLIDAY

SIP & SHOP

100 YEARS!!!

February 2, 2024

CHAMBER EVENTS

Business of the Year

and

Citizen of the Year 2023

Click here for more information.

MEMBER'S EVENTS

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!!

Prime Pizza

Zak Fishman

1900 Allen

Altadena, CA. 91001

Business: 6267141774

Cell: 8183991026

Email: zak@primepizza.la

Website: www.primepizza.la

Seniors Helping Seniors

Michael Casalino

Health Care, Senior Living & Services

960 Foothill Blvd.

La Canada Flintridge, CA. 91011

Email: michael@shspasadena.com

(626)702-2433

Website: www.shspasadena.com

Emmanuel Gonźalez

Merril Lynch

800 E. Colorado Blvd. Suite 400

Pasadena, CA. 91101

Business: (626)356-2032

Cell: (626)390-1641

Email: emmanuel.gonzalez-ruiz@ml.com

Patrice Marshall McKenzie

PUSD Board of Education

351 S Hudson Avenue Room 222

Pasadena, CA 91101

Business: (626)720-2461

Cell: (626)720-2471

Email: marshallmckenzie.pat@pusd.us

CHAMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS

2023 OFFICERS

President – Judy Matthews

Vice President –Jocelyn Ferguson

Treasurer – Craig Sloane

Secretary - Wendy Silva

Immediate Past President

Dr. Sandra Thomas

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Alan Benavente

Larry Hammond

Billy Malone

Diane Marcussen

Ed Myers

Lisa Odigie

Rebecca Rasmussen

Barbara Richard-King

Ashley Watts

Incorporated in 1924, The Altadena Chamber of Commerce and Civic Association was formed to promote the commercial, industrial, civic and general interests of the Altadena community and its trade area.

The Altadena Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization and relies upon membership dues and volunteer labor to staff an office and provide services to the community.

The Altadena Chamber of Commerce is an equal opportunity organization which strives to reflect the positive and extensive diversity of the community.

Membership is open to any person, assoc., corp., partnership, estate or other business entity sharing the goals and objectives of the Chamber for the betterment of the entire community of Altadena.

The Altadena Chamber of Commerce produces special events, hosts periodic mixers, maintains a web site and provides information about Altadena to visitors, residents and businesses.

PROMOTE YOUR EVENT

Do you have any events, promotions or sales coming up? Let the Chamber of Commerce know! We'd be happy to include it in the monthly Newsletter or send out a special announcement to the 600+ members we have on our mailing list.

Join Our Mailing List

Give us your email address to add on our listing.

Office email address:

office@altadenachamber.org

"A satisfied customer is the best business strategy of all."

Altadena Chamber of Commerce

730 E. Altadena Dr.

Office email:

office@altaenachamber.org

626-794-3988

Support our Altadena Businesses - Shop local

Supporting small and local businesses is more important than ever.

Shopping locally is investing in our community.

Great reasons to join your local Chamber of Commerce:

Make business contacts.

Receive chamber newsletters.

Bring credibility to your business.

Increase your visibility in the community.

Networking opportunities with other business owners

Meet your community host a "Mixer" or "Meet and Greet".

Learn about new government programs for businesses.

Free business highlighting in newsletter.

Opportunities to promote your business in Chamber monthly newsletter and the e-mail blasts.

The best web presence for a minimal investment. The Chamber's web-site offers new opportunities for business.

Chamber after hours social and mixer provides members the opportunity to mix, mingle and network in a fun, casual environment. The best social events and opportunities to get together casually for fun and networking.

Informational presentations and seminars for members. The best educational opportunities for members.

The opportunity to exhibit your business at the annual "Sip and Shop" in December.

Connect to the Small Business Development Center at Pasadena City College, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and more.

Low yearly dues.

Want to attend a Chamber Board Meeting?

Read below:

Open Session

December 5, ,2023

The Altadena Chamber of Commerce & Civic Association offers an Open Session of its board meeting for the public to attend on the first Tuesday of each month at 10:00 AM, excluding legal holidays. Open Session allows the Chamber to keep members and the community engaged and informed while promoting transparency and encouraging community participation. To RSVP for the next Open Session please Click here.

We look forward to you joining the meeting!

The Altadena Town Council meets every 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7pm. The next meeting is Tuesday, November 21, 2023 for details and find out what's going on in the community:

altadenatowncouncil.org

Looking for capital for your small business? The SBA Microloan Program provides loans up to $50,000 to help small businesses and certain not-for-profit childcare centers start up and expand. The average microloan is about $13,000.

Learn more

GRANTS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES

Small businesses, micro businesses, and non-profits in LA county may qualify for financial relief through our Economic Opportunity Grants (EOG) program offers $54+ million in grant awards, technical assistance, and other County services to help businesses recover, stabilize, and grow!

LA County Department of Economic Opportunity

For additional business services, visit here to connect with the LA County Office of Small Business – a one-stop shop that helps prospective business owners and entrepreneurs kick-start a small business, expand access to critical resources that promote small business growth, and help get businesses certified.

LA County is committed to helping communities, and small businesses build back better. Learn about other American Rescue Plan contracting, certification assistance, and other grant opportunities here.

The Altadena Chamber of Commerce wants to help

you increase your presence through the Chamber’s social media platform(s). If you would like to promote your events, you may access the Social Media Promotion Program Application and complete the forms to receive this added member benefit.

Hey college students! Supervisor Barger's field offices are hiring interns for the fall semester. Get firsthand experience working in local government, earn class credit, and get paid! Apply at: kathrynbarger.lacounty.gov/internship-opportunities

Business of the Year

and

﻿Citizen of the Year 2023

Citizen of the Year 2023