A record 12 new members of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce introduced themselves to Chamber Ambassadors Monday (Jan. 6, 2015). And prior to the introductions portion of the regular monthly committee meeting, the Ambassadors celebrated the 90th birthday of Lifetime Ambassador Mary Hansen. Mary has been an Ambassador for nearly a quarter of a century!…
Westfield Santa Anita introduced an elegant $20 million redesign of its center court area just before Thanksgiving and the holiday shopping season. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce CEO Scott Hettrick welcomed a gathering of local dignitaries and Chamber board members and Ambassadors and introduced Mayor John Wuo and Westfield Santa Anita General Manager Ramon Oseguera. Delicious…
Despite a recent article saying the opening of the Gold Line extension through Arcadia could be derailed until January 2017, Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority CEO Habib Balian told attendees of the monthly Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Forum sponsored by Singpoli that the worst-scenario would be July 2016. Still, that would still…
Local businesses and members of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce were prominent at the first of three consecutive Saturdays of the annual Downtown Arcadia Christmas Market Dec. 6, and continuing Dec. 13 & 20. An estimated crowd of between 600-800 found good food and beverages to purchase from Downtown Arcadia eateries Matt Denny’s Ale House…
Downtown Arcadia Improvement Association President Matt McSweeny described a litany of exciting recent improvements and events in the area surrounding Huntington Drive and First Avenue and said the best is yet to come. McSweeny, who is owner of Matt Denny’s Ale House Restaurant, 145 E. Huntington Drive, was the featured speaker in front of an…
The Arcadia Chinese Association once again put on an enjoyable and entertaining annual fundraiser gala Nov. 1. For the first time the ACA staged the event at the elegantly-decorated DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, which provided a beautiful setting and delicious food. President Francine Chiu and co-President Shelley Liu hosted the event wearing gorgeous gowns that…
Custom Comfort Mattress not only knows how to make customized mattresses the old-fashioned (and best) way, they also know how to host a multi-Chamber of Commerce mixer. Thursday’s Pajama Party mixer, organized and coordinated primarily by Sepand Ardeshir, attracted more than 50 attendees, about half of whom wore their PJ’s, from four different Chambers —…
Despite an additional five million people in the area over the last 30 years, Californians deserve a pat on the back for keeping overall water usage at the same level since 1985. Nonetheless, we still need to cut back even more. This from Luis Cetina, Principal Government & Regional Affairs Representative for The Metropolitan Water…
More than 15 Arcadia Chamber members who responded quickly a couple of months ago to a first-come, first-serve offer by the Chamber enjoyed a terrific day at the track Friday, Oct. 31, 2014. “I gave away all the candy I brought to 200-300 kids and their parents and it was a great day,” said Ivan…
More than 45 attendees, including many new faces and companies, came out to the Matt Denny’s Love Lunch on Oct. 22. This fun gathering included networking, fabulous food & beverages and great conversations! Matt Denny’s is celebrating its 15th anniversary as Arcadia’s favorite watering hole. If you are the kind of person who likes to explore where the locals…