The Arcadia Chamber of Commerce’s own Peter Ulrich, Co-Chair of the Government Affairs Forum, was honored by State Senator Dr. Ed Hernandez, O.D. at a special Veterans Day Ceremony hosted by the Senator earlier this month. Peter served in the United States Army and is 92 years old or, in his case, 92 years young!…
The USC Eye Institute invites Arcadia Chamber Members to the celebration of their new location in Arcadia, CA located at 65 North First Avenue. Arcadia Chamber Members must RSPV to Danielle Barr before November 26 by email at DBARR@usc.edu or phone at 323.442.2627.
Arcadia Chamber of Commerce members and others gathered at the beautiful T-Neer tea room in Sierra Madre for the monthly Love Lunch Nov. 12. The elegant and relaxing tea room featuring more than 100 flavors of tea opened on May 15 in the heart of Sierra Madre’s quaint downtown (142 W. Sierra Madre Blvd.) under…
The Arcadia Chinese Association once again put on an enjoyable and entertaining annual fundraiser gala Nov. 1. For the first time the ACA staged the event at the elegantly-decorated DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, which provided a beautiful setting and delicious food. President Francine Chiu and co-President Shelley Liu hosted the event wearing gorgeous gowns that…
When recently stopping in for delicious and refreshing Blendini’s from Rita’s Italian Ice for the Arcadia Chamber staff (your choice of flavor of ice, flavor of two layers of custard, and candy toppings), we were pleased to see Arcadia Chamber member plaque prominently displayed along with the shop’s winning Taste of Arcadia certificate and booth…
Nearly two decades ago in 1996 Cynthia Kersey, now a speaker, entrepreneur, best-selling author, national columnist, and contributing editor to Success Magazine, was working a corporate job like so many others – a national account manager at Sprint – when she decided to make a career change that was also a life change that would…
Foothill Unity Center Auxiliary needs your help to continue to provide food, crisis assistance and healthcare access in the San Gabriel Valley. Eat at Paco’s Mexican Restaurant on Thursday November 13, 2014 anytime between 3pm to 9pm. Paco’s is located on 200 E. Foothill Blvd, Arcadia 91006.
The Chinese American Museum and Rose Hills Memorial Park & Mortuary are collaborating to establish “A Place of Inclusion” — a monument to educate visitors about the Chinese Exclusion Act. The monument will be erected at Rose Hills Memorial Park in Whittier, California. The inspiration for the monument’s design was selected from submissions received from…
Custom Comfort Mattress not only knows how to make customized mattresses the old-fashioned (and best) way, they also know how to host a multi-Chamber of Commerce mixer. Thursday’s Pajama Party mixer, organized and coordinated primarily by Sepand Ardeshir, attracted more than 50 attendees, about half of whom wore their PJ’s, from four different Chambers —…
Arcadia Chamber of Commerce board member Wayne L. Williams, President of Professional Advisory Services, has been awarded the Investment Advisor of the Year award for the second year in a row by Girard Securities, Inc. of San Diego, the highly-rated, nationally-licensed broker dealer with investment advisors throughout the United States. This award is based on Williams’…