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Reconnect at our Upcoming Events

SOLD OUT!

Annual Holiday Networking Luncheon & Milestone Member Celebration

Thursday, December 15

Pomona Valley Mining Company

FIRST EVENT OF 2023!

43rd Annual Board Installation & Awards Brunch

Friday, January 27, 2023

Santa Anita Park

COMING SOON!

42nd Annual Golf Tournament

Monday, April 17, 2023

South Hills Country Club

Congratulations to the

December Business of the Month

Fit 4 Duty Consulting

Fit 4 Duty Consulting is an IT consulting company and joined the chamber in 2021. Their own, Sharon Weissinger, is an active member of the chamber. She is Secretary for the chamber's Board of Directors and was a Volunteer Coordinator for our Golf Tournament this year.

Spirit of Giving 

Irwindale Chamber staff with their Shepherd's Pantry "Adopt A Family" recipient last year.

In the Spirit of Giving, spread holiday cheer this year and give back to local non-profits! 

MORE INFORMATION

Visit our Spirit of Giving page on our website (under the Community tab on the top of the page) and meet our non-profit members. Please consider them while holiday shopping this year! This page will be updated regularly as more non-profits send in their list, so keep checking back to discover more organizations to help!

NON-PROFIT MEMBERS: Please send your organization's top three to four wishes for this holiday season and have it featured on our Spirit of Giving page! For more information, please email Communications Coordinator, Ashley.

Member Monday Spotlight

Air-Tro Inc.

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Member Corner

ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES:

If you'd like your business flyer or information about an upcoming event/promotion/etc. to be included in our weekly e-newsletters, please contact Communications Coordinator/Staff Assistant, Ashley, at ashley@irwindalechamber.org with the subject For E-Blast: [Company Name] and provide a PDF, PNG or JPG file of your materials. Thank you.

CALLING ALL IRWINDALE CHAMBER MEMBERS: Business Person of the Year and Employee of the Year Nominations are NOW OPEN!

NOMINATION FORM

The winners will be announced at our 43rd Annual Board Installation and Awards Brunch on Friday, January 27, 2023.


Applications are now available by clicking on the "NOMINATION FORM" button or can be picked up at our office.


DEADLINE: THURS. JANUARY 5, 2023

Upcoming Events

Annual Holiday Networking Lunch & Milestone Member Celebration

Share in good holiday cheer with your local business community on Thursday, December 15 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Pomona Valley Mining Company (1777 Gillette Rd, Pomona, CA 91768) for our Annual Holiday Networking Luncheon & Milestone Member Celebration. Enjoy a delicious surf-and-turf lunch*, served alongside a decadent red velvet cake desert and a complimentary glass of red or white wine! Our annual tradition of "12 Days of Christmas" will be back, now facing a beautiful view of our San Gabriel Valley!


*Vegetarian option available upon request.


This is a member-favorite event at a member-favorite venue, so tickets WILL SELL OUT. Reserve your seats today!


Pricing:

$75 for Members | $100 for Non-Members

$750 Table Sponsor**

**Table Sponsor includes one table (eight seats), company table sign and recognition during the event. Table Sponsorship is the only way to ensure sitting with your guests.


CORNERSTONE MEMBERS RECEIVE 20% OFF SPONSORSHIPS. Please contact the Irwindale Chamber of Commerce for more details.

SAVE THE DATE!

Mark your calendars for our upcoming events in the new year. More information on each event coming soon!

Friday, January 27, 2023

43rd Annual Board Installation & Awards Brunch

Chandelier Room at Santa Anita Park

Monday, April 17, 2023

42nd Annual Golf Tournament

South Hills Country Club

SPONSORSHIP & ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE!

If your business or organization is interested in sponsoring or advertising at any of these events, please contact our Membership & Events Manager, Nesly Palacios.

Business Resources

Should You Be Charging Sales Tax? What You Need to Know!

Tues, Dec 13 | 9:30 am - 10:30 am | FREE

REGISTER

Should you charge sales tax? What if you are selling out of state or on an online platform?


These are the type of questions that many business owners are asking.

Community Corner

From the LA County Department of Economic Opportunity: New Career Ahead 🌱

LA County youth ages 17-24 can explore new diverse career pathways, partner with mentors, and earn paid work experience and training through Youth at Work Elevate!


Eligible youth participants will earn $16 per hour and will be matched with high-growth, in-demand businesses with potential future job placement. 100% of the youths wages will be covered for up to 400 hours.


Interested youth job seekers can visit here to get started. Businesses interested can visit here to partner with Team DEO and help elevate a career!

Napolitano Applauds Final Passage of Bipartisan Water Resources Development Act for SoCal & Nation

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Rep. Grace F. Napolitano (D-El Monte), coauthor of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2022--which was included in the National Defense Authorization Act--applauded final passage of the critical water infrastructure and jobs bill for Southern California and the nation. 

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THURSDAY: Caltrans's SR-39 Reopening Project Scoping Meeting

From Caltrans:

You are invited to attend a scoping meeting where Caltrans specialists in engineering, planning, traffic and environmental will present the purpose and need for the project, an overview of the project, preliminary alternative concepts and will receive public comments.

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LA COUNTY PARKS TO BECOME SNOW-FILLED FUN ZONES AS WINTER WONDERLAND RETURNS

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Snow Days, Sled Rides, Toy Giveaways,

Craft Villages, Teen Zone and More! 


LOS ANGELES, CA – It’s Park Time L.A. County! Parks After Dark returns with an enchanting Winter Wonderland experience that will bring holiday cheer and 40 to 80 tons of snow to 34 L.A. County Parks in the month of December. This holiday action packed celebration is for the entire family and is bigger and better than ever before, with more snow, more toys, more craft activities and more fun! All for free!

Consider joining your Irwindale Chamber's Business Ambassadors Committee!

It's a great way to get to know your chamber, our membership and local business community!

For those interested in joining, please call our office at (626) 960 - 6606 for more information.
Job Postings
**Access the Job Postings section at any time on our Community Job Board page of our website.**
ADVERTISE YOUR JOB OPENINGS:
If you'd like us to share your job openings in our weekly e-newsletters and Community Job Board page, please contact Communications Coordinator/Staff Assistant, Ashley, at ashley@irwindalechamber.org with the subject Community Job Board: [Company Name] and provide a link or file (Word, PDF, PNG, JPG) of your materials. Thank you.

Lemon Drop Cookie Shop is NOW HIRING an Assistant Manager and Team Member!

Please send all inquiries to Owner, Kelly Quezada.

MORE INFORMATION

SERVPRO is NOW HIRING Experienced Technicians!

Please send all inquiries to Connie Chavez, Director of Special Operations.

MORE INFORMATION
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Chamber membership is a good business investment. If you are not already a member, please email admin@irwindalechamber.org or call (626) 960-6606 so we can learn more about your business and show you how the Chamber can be a valuable partner leading you to success
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CHAMBER HOURS
Monday - Thursday: 10 A.M. to 5 P.M.
Friday: By Appointment Only

The Irwindale Chamber of Commerce is here to be your business resource and advocate. Stop by today for any questions your business may have, more information on our upcoming events or to learn more about local member businesses!

We also provide certificate of origin service (appointment required) - members receive special pricing!

You can schedule appointments by emailing our Communications Coordinator/Staff Assistant, Ashley, at ashley@irwindalechamber.org or calling our office at (626) 960 - 6606.
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Ashley Bendanillo, Communications Coordinator/Staff Assistant: ashley@irwindalechamber.org
Marlene Carney, Consultant: admin@irwindalechamber.org