In 2018 Arcadia was recognized as the most business friendly city in the Los Angeles County at the annual Eddy Awards. This morning Amber Abeyta of the Business Licensing Department in the City of Arcadia illustrated just how Arcadia received such a prestigious honor. As well she took attendees through the steps in procuring a…
It’s vital to know the best course of action when it comes to handling a situation with an Active Shooter. This morning’s presentation, courtesy of Mike Vercillo, Community Services Officer for the Arcadia Police Department and Steve Delgadillo, Community Affairs Liaison for the Arcadia Police Department, gave insight into the nature of Active Shooters as…
Bruce Lathrop, president and co-founder of MADIA (Monrovia Arcadia Duarte Irwindale Azusa) Tech Launch Inc., illustrated in his presentation this morning at the Arcadia Chamber’s October Community Connection that he strives to build a sense of place and ecosystem for the tech industry. Other areas, such as Silicone Valley and Silicone Coast, have gained recognition…
Homelessness and how it’s affected the business community was the topic that Arcadia Police Chief Robert T. Guthrie spoke on this morning at the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce’s May Community Connection Meeting. Because of the interests and support from the community this month’s forum was held at Embassy Suites by Hilton Arcadia to accommodate the…
It was a question posed to Clifford Daniels, Senior VP and Chief Strategist Officer of Methodist Hospital of Southern California, the generated the response, “the goal for the administration and the board is that Methodist Hospital is still here for another 100 years and that they remain an independent source. Plain to see is the…
The new year brought in the activation of Proposition 64, the California Marijuana Legalization Initiative, which the Arcadia Police Department’s Mike Vercillo and Steve Delgadillo gave a presentation on at this morning’s Community Connection. The law legalizes marijuana under state law, for use by adults 21 or older. Other than this attendees were given updates…
Sylvia Rosenberger, Chief Development Officer of the Los Angeles Arboretum Foundation, opened her presentation this morning by stating that the Arboretum is a place that is constantly changing and evolving. Her introductory words mirrored the wondrous vibrancy in the photos Sylvia showcased during her presentation on the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanical Garden. This…
