I recently had the opportunity to make my first trip to the Middle East -- specifically to two of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi and Dubai -- along with a half-dozen other Chamber executives from Virginia, Philadelphia, and several towns near Toronto, Canada, courtesy of Abu Dhabi tourism and … [Read more...]

The face of food in Arcadia is changing quickly all of a sudden. First, the long-standing Ralph's grocery store on Santa Anita Avenue will be closing for good on May 24. I'm told that the company will continue to own the property and will most likely not lease the space to another grocer since … [Read more...]

I am posting this very nice thank you letter as an example of one of the many ways the Chamber promotes our members and community each and every day. The only thing unique this time is that a caller took the time to write and mail this gracious acknowledgement of our efforts. So, it gives us … [Read more...]

Nice to see Chamber members supporting this week's high school musical, "The Drowsy Chaperone," the first big regularly-scheduled production at the big new 1,100-seat Performing Arts Center. Chamber Networking Breakfast and Business Expo sponsor Rose Hills Memorial Park & Mortuaries is … [Read more...]

It may not surprise many Arcadia Chamber members that Forbes recently ranked the state of California a very low 41st out of all 50 states on the Forbes' 2012 ranking of The Best States for Business and Careers. More details about that later. Despite the challenges created by the state, local … [Read more...]

An article in the latest issue of Chamber member Costco's lifestyle magazine for members Costco Connections lists five tips for small business owners for which we wholeheartedly concur: Quoting Costco member Kenneth Krogue, co-founder of Inside Sales (insidesales.com), an online tool for … [Read more...]

A big thank you to Luis Plascencia, General Manager of DoubleTree by Hilton Monrovia-Pasadena. Last Thursday Luis generously offered to provide 20 key Taste of Arcadia support volunteers a wonderful evening to relax poolside outside the fun Elements restaurant with terrific food and … [Read more...]

It was comforting to see the City Council so supportive in several successive decisions Tuesday night (Oct. 2). First, there was a study session where they agreed to move forward for now on a proposal by the Hale Corporation and The Stronach Company to build a $20 million, four-story, 72,000 … [Read more...]

It’s not surprising that several local Chambers of Commerce are facing financial challenges as reported in today’s Pasadena Star-News (Aug. 12, 2012). It’s also not surprising that many others in the area remain strong, like your Arcadia Chamber of Commerce. Chambers of Commerce are … [Read more...]