The Networking Breakfast attendees listened to some interesting facts of “Pawn Shops” by Dan and Mary Jo Perez of Ready Pawn, 42 E. Live Oak, Arcadia. The Perez’s have been Chamber members since 2000 and have been generous in their support. Dan’s philosophy in his business is “people first”. His shop is all about his…
Although the majority of the population in Arcadia is Chinese, Asians represent only 27% of the 1.8 million residents of the San Gabriel Valley overall, with 45% Hispanic and only 22% Caucasian and 4% African-American, making the Valley one of the most ethically and culturally diverse regions in the country, reported Cynthia Kurtz at Thursday’s…
On the recently declared Carol Libby Day on May 30, 2013, the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, presented a plaque with a Certificate of Appreciation to the honoree. During a General Membership annual election of officers program by Chamber member Arcadia Historical Society attended by more than 90 members and others, Mayor Pro Tem John Wuo read a proclamation and…
This month’s Personal Ambassador Nikki Felix (Wells Fargo Mortgage) introduced two new Chamber Members – Arcadia Youth Basketball Association and Quickteck Medical Transport – to Arcadia Chamber President Arlynn Robinson (Century 21 Earll, Ltd) and Chamber Ambassadors at the monthly meeting this morning, June 4, 2013. (see photo gallery below with Ambassador Chairman Sylvia Ramos,…
Arcadia Chamber Member 300 Pasadena, voted last weekend as the best bowling center in the San Gabriel Valley for 2013, outdid themselves Tuesday night as they hosted the May Business Mixer in their private 300 Club. Besides free bowling on the private lanes, Peggy Kelley, her staff & chef made sure we had plenty of…
Guests at the Chamber Networking Breakfast were privileged to hear a very engaging speaker, Jim Cooper, owner and analyst of Conscientia Research. In today’s sophisticated and mature business climate, Jim reinforced the importance of doing market research, the need to understand competitor behavior, and how to formulate real decisions based on the information at your…
Barnhart and Dr. Win Welcomed This month’s Personal Ambassador Helen Mah of Wells Fargo introduced two new Chamber members to Arcadia Chamber President, Arlynn Robinson and Chamber Ambassadors at the monthly meeting this morning, May 7, 2013 (see photo gallery below with Ambassador chairman Sylvia Ramos of Dilbeck Real Living):[flagallery gid=105 name=”Ambassadors May Meeting”]. Mr. Ethan Williamson,…
Chairman Jack Orswell and Co-Chairs Mary Dougherty and Peter Ulrich welcomed Judge Ann I. Jones who spoke to an interested full house in the Chamber Conference room at the May Government Affairs Forum this morning regarding the impact that the closing of eight courthouses and loss of 511 staff positions as of June 14 will…
Local, longtime business in Arcadia, Fasching’s Car Wash, was honored at the Networking Breakfast with the Arcadia Business Icon Award, presented by the Chamber and Arcadia Historical Society, in recognition of more than 36 years of business and the resulting contributions to the City’s sales tax base and the cultural fabric of the community. <Story…
The Board of Directors was back on the road for its monthly meeting at the U.S. Forest Service’s Angeles National Forest headquarters here in Arcadia at 701 N. Santa Anita Ave. All were welcomed by Public Affairs Officer Sherry Rollman and her team. The Board was given an overview of the Department and their role in meeting…