To support, strengthen and enrich our community with a business culture that provides for a strong economy.
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Welcome to the 2022 President of the Altadena Chamber of Commerce
DR. SANDRA E. THOMAS - is a community advocate who firmly believes that economic challenges should never overshadow achievement. Because of her dedication to the community, she is considered to be one of the most highly regarded and respected voices in Altadena. Dr. Thomas always has a smile, a big hug and a kind word for all who pass her way. She is a true example of how one committed person, dedicated to her community, with a heart for service, has made a difference for all the people of Altadena. She has been a member of the Board of Directors for many years. Welcome Dr. Sandra Thomas as President of the Altadena Chamber for 2022.
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NEW MEMBER HIGHLIGHT
GREETINGS TOUR INC.
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The Greetings Tour is a nationwide mural project by artist couple Victor Ving & Lisa Beggs. After traveling the country full time for 6+ years by RV, we are finally creating an official "Greetings from Altadena" postcard mural in our hometown of Altadena! We are donating this mural to the community at Grocery Outlet on Lake Ave. You can see some of our past work on the side of Altadena Hardware and Highlight Coffee. (click on the links to see murals)
In order to create a timeless public art piece, we have been inviting the community to collaborate as much as possible. We asked locals for their input on 4 images that best represent Altadena during the Sip & Shop event as well as via an online poll. (click to see results)
With hundreds of votes submitted, there's been some clear winning image choices! We have also invited a team of local artists to help create the mural. In addition, we would love to offer any educational opportunities to anyone or organizations who are interested in participating. It's our goal to complete the mural by Spring 2022.
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Sponsored by the California Department of General Services(DGS),
Procurement Division, the California Black Chamber of
Commerce invites you to attend our FREE Small Business and Microbusiness Workshop. The workshop provides comprehensive information on becoming a State Certified Small Business (SB) or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE).
Registration begins at 9:00 am.
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8(a) Business Development Program
The federal government's goal is to award at least 5% of all federal contracting dollars to small disadvantaged businesses each year.
Join the SBA Office of Government Contracting and Business Development for a call on Wednesday, January 19 at 2:00 pm ET and get your questions answered about the 8(a) program. The 8(a) program is a robust nine-year program created to help firms owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals.
To join, call 202-765-1264 and enter ID: 217121169.
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| Photo courtesy of onderotel/Pixabay
With daily COVID-19 infection numbers continuing to surpass 20,000, Los Angeles County modified its public health order Wednesday, requiring employers to provide upgraded masks to employees who work indoors in close contact with others.
The order, which will take effect Jan. 17, requires employers to provide affected workers with “well-fitting medical grade masks, surgical masks, or higher-level respirators, such as N95 or KN95 masks.”
The revised order also amended the definition of outdoor “mega events,” where masking is required, to 5,000 or more attendees; and the definition of indoor “mega” events to 500 or more people. The numbers align with those in the state’s health order. The county’s order also “recommends” that food and drink be consumed only in designated dining areas.
“Given the explosive spread of the virus, activities that put us in close contact with many other people now have an increased risk,” county Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer said in a statement. “As such, everyone needs to be sensible about how to protect themselves and those they love by layering on protections whenever around non-household members.
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WELCOME OUR NEW MEMBERS
Altadena Ale & Wine
2329 N. Fair Oaks Ave.
Altadena, CA
bar and lounge
Rebecca Rasmussen
2980 Beachcomber Dr.
Morro Bay, CA. 93442
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2022 Officers and Board of Directors
President – Dr. Sandra Thomas
Vice President – Judy Matthews
Treasurer – Craig Sloane
Secretary - Maricela Viramontes
Immediate Past President – Doug Colliflower
Vincent Barrios
Michell Guajardo
Larry Hammond
Melanie Caldwell-Holden
Billy Malone
Diane Marcussen
Ed Myers
Barbara Richard-King
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Are you a member of the Altadena Chamber of Commerce?
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
- Gain a voice in government...
- Meet your community host a "Mixer" or "Meet and Greet"
- Learn about new government programs for businesses
- Free business highlighting in newsletter
- Membership in a Chamber of Commerce builds consumer confidence. Studies have shown that consumers are 50% more likely to frequent businesses that belong to the local Chamber of Commerce.
- A listing on the Chamber online directory.
- 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 opportunties for business.
- Free referrals to member businesses. When potential customers call the Chamber, we refer them only to Chamber members who provide those services. The best chance to grow your 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. Occasional informational presentations and seminars for members and workshops on business plan writing, human resource management and more. The best educational opportunities for members.
- The opportunity to exhibit your business at the annual "Sip and Shop" in December.
- An opportunity to impact our community. Collaborative efforts, assistance and volunteer efforts positively affect our city and enhance your business’ profile in the community.
- The Small Business Development Center at Pasadena City College, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and more.
- Advocacy on behalf of businesses and the local economy before local, regional, state and federal authorities on matters than may impact the ability or cost of doing business.
- Opportunities to attend Chamber events to meet community and industry leaders free or very discounted price. The Chamber’s Business of the Year and Citizen of the Year Business attract community and political leaders as well as Chamber members.
Join at: www.altadenachamber.org/members/become-a-member
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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.
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Altadena Chamber of Commerce meetings are held on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 9am .
Meetings are virtual until further notice
Please check website for details
To join the meeting virtually click here:
Please email us at:
If you would like to be added to the agenda.
The next meeting:
February 4, 2022
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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. Feel free to contact the Chamber for any information, requests or concerns.
Sincerely,
The Altadena Chamber of Commerce
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Give us your email address to add on our listing.
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Upcoming Events
February
Virtual mixer hosted by by Sachii & Ziquin Life Community
(Stay tuned for date and time)
Due to rapidly changing virus conditions events are subject to change.
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The Altadena Town Council meets every 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7pm. Meetings currently virtual. Meetings can be watched on YouTube. The next meeting is Tuesday, January 18, 2022.
Check web-site for agenda.
altadenatowncouncil.org
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"A satisfied customer is the best business strategy of all."
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Contact Us
Altadena Chamber of Commerce
730 E. Altadena Dr.
626-794-3988
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Our Call Center Can Help Your Business
DCBA has partnered with the Department of Workforce, Development, Aging, and Community Services, and other County and State agencies to bring you the L.A. County Disaster Help Center. The center has resources for businesses as well as employees to help during the COVID-19 emergency.
Counselors are available Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to help business owners navigate emergency loan applications and help individuals that were recently laid off due to this emergency. Multilingual help is available.
Contact the Disaster Help Center:
Call (833) 238-4450
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L.A. County Guidelines for Wearing Masks
For the latest updates from the Department of Public Health, visit publichealth.lacounty.gov and follow @LAPublicHealth on Twitter and Facebook.
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Something to think about:
ATTOM, curator of the nation’s premier property database, today released its 2022 Rental Affordability Report, which shows that owning a median-priced home is more affordable than the average rent on a three-bedroom property in 666, or 58 percent, of the 1,154 U.S. counties analyzed for the report. That means major home ownership expenses consume a smaller portion of average local wages than renting.
Home ownership remains more affordable even though median home prices have increased more than average rents and more than average wages in 88 percent of the counties analyzed.
The data shows that home ownership is more affordable in a majority of the country, as it was in 2021, following another year when the benefits of rising wages and super-low mortgage rates counteracted the effects of home prices spiking around the U.S.
by Hey SoCal.
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