Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) has joined the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD), the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) and the California Energy Commission (CEC) in issuing a request for proposals (RFP) to support the development of ultra-clean natural gas engines for a variety of heavy-duty vehicle applications in the…
Just seven months after the launch of its system-wide upgrade of natural gas meters, Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) has successfully installed more than a quarter million advanced meters for customers in five counties. In all, SoCalGas plans to upgrade six million natural gas meters through 2017, adding a small communication device to customer meters…
The Arcadia Chamber June personal ambassador, Verena Somer (The Service Advisors) introduced two new Chamber Members – Blu Salon Aveda and Embellish Salon 1st Avenue – to Arcadia Chamber President Arlynn Robinson (Century 21 Earl, Ltd.) and Chamber Ambassadors at the July 2nd meeting. (see photo gallery below with Ambassador Chairman Sylvia Ramos, Dilbeck Real Living).[flagallery gid=123]…
Arcadia businesswoman and Chamber board member Tamara Kato has received the 2013 Woman of Achievement Award from fellow members of the Arcadia Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW). Arcadia AAUW has given this award annually since 1985 to a woman who is active in AAUW or to a professional woman who has…
The Sri Lanka Consulate General’s Office, a member of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, has announced that the Commonwealth Business Council (based in London) in collaboration with the Government of Sri Lanka is organizing a “Commonwealth Business Forum” from Nov. 12 – 14, 2013 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. This is an excellent opportunity for local…
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 members and others, Mayor Pro Tem John Wuo read a proclamation and…
Congratulations to Chamber board member David Finstrom and Chamber social media advisor Merri Jill Finstrom. The pair who run the HUTdogs social media consulting service and offer periodic seminars in the Chamber conference room are the recipients of the Constant Contact e-newsletter service’s Authorized Local Expert (ALE) Of The Year award for 2013!
The 626 Night Market returns with Summer Garden Nights on the weekends of June 8 & 9, July 6 & 7, and August 3 & 4. The three events will move from Santa Anita Park’s Infield area to the track’s picturesque Paddock Gardens area on the south side of the Grandstand. Parking will be free…
The Breeders’ Cup and Santa Anita Park have announced that tickets are on sale to the general public for the 30th running of the Breeders’ Cup World Championships, Friday, November 1 and Saturday, November 2. This year marks the seventh time that Santa Anita will host the Breeders’ Cup, and the third time under the…
The winner of the Arcadia Chamber’s Corporate Community Contributor award 2013 proved again why they have this title. The Arcadia Association of Realtor’s Events 4 Charity Auxiliary, led by Chairman Nikki Felix, recently held their Annual Charity Bingo Night at the Arcadia Community Center and raised over $3300 to distribute to various charities. Congratulations to Chamber…