SGV economic growth on slow pace

Cynthia Kurtz

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 … [Read more...]

Chamber lauds Carol Libby Day

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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 … [Read more...]

Gold’s Gym grand opening

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Unofficially open for a few months, Gold's Gym Arcadia at Westfield Santa Anita made it official May 18 with a Chamber ribbon-cutting and a grand opening featuring a carnival and myriad activities for kids and adults of all ages. Chamber President Arlynn Robinson of Century 21 Earll congratulated … [Read more...]

Welcome new members AYBA & Quickteck

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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 … [Read more...]

300 Pasadena Mixer

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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 … [Read more...]

Net Brkfst 5/16: Conscientia Research

Jim Cooper of Conscientia Research

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, … [Read more...]

Barnhart and Dr. Win Welcomed

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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 … [Read more...]

Judge on court closings: “This is bad”

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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 … [Read more...]

Net Brkfst 4/18: Fasching & Metro

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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 … [Read more...]

Board Meets Smokey at Forest HQ

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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 … [Read more...]