One hundred Arcadia Chamber of Commerce members were nearly light-headed Thursday evening (Feb. 26, 2015), not because of the altitude or the free drinks, but by the exciting and “eye-opening” experience of the remodeled Sky Lounge Dave & Buster’s at the Westfield Santa Anita mall in Arcadia, as well as all the amazing raffle prizes…
Longtime Arcadia attorney James R. “Jim” Helms will be honored as an Arcadia Business Icon at the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Networking Breakfast on April 16, sponsored by Rose Hills Memorial Park & Mortuary. The monthly tribute is a joint presentation between the Chamber and the Arcadia Historical Society. The guest speaker will be announced shortly.…
Nearly a third of the City of Arcadia’s $57 mil. in revenue is generated as the result of local business. In his State of the City address Thursday (Jan. 22, 2015) at the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce’s annual Planning Conference, City Manager Dominic Lazzaretto detailed the breakdown of city revenues and expenses, noting that taxes…
The biggest-ever Taste of Arcadia; two more phases of remodeling in the Chamber office building and two new digital LED signs outside the office on Huntington Drive; awards for best local business and citizens; a leading role in announcing and arranging accommodations and breakfasts for the Host Town program of the Special Olympics World Games…
More than 1.2 million fans attended Santa Anita Park in 2014 and bet more than $1.5 billion. And that was just for racing events. Another 218,000 attended 180 non-racing events at the iconic track, 40% of which are focused on food and beverages. And that doesn’t include the 23 movies, TV shows, and commercials that…
CHOICESS is holding a local’s night out in Sierra Madre at one of Arcadia Chamber of Commerce’s new members restaurant, The Peppertree Grill. The event is going to be held on Tuesday, March 24th from 4-9pm. During those hours CHOICESS gets a portion of all food sales. It’s a great way to experience a new restaurant…
The annual Mayor’s Community Breakfast has been officially announced for March 13 at Community Center, 365 Campus Drive, with RSVPs due by March 9 (checks payable to the City of Arcadia mailed to 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, Ca. 91007) — see details on invitation below…
It’s that time again! Congresswoman Judy Chu is seeking nominations for extraordinary women in the 27th Congressional District to be honored at her 6th Annual Women of Distinction Awards Ceremony. If you would like to nominate an extraordinary woman for the work they have done in the district, please submit the enclosed nomination forms by mail, fax, or…
Arcadia Chamber of Commerce member Santa Anita Park, which has undergone extensive modernization and renovation projects over the past three years, has been awarded the prestigious “Best Hospitality Project” award for 2015 by the Los Angeles Business Journal—long considered metropolitan Los Angeles’s leading chronicler of business innovation, activity and investment. “When this award was announced…
Update 2/20/15: A record of more than 1,000 people paid and more than 800 attended Methodist Hospital‘s annual Mardi Gras fundraiser in Sirona’s at Santa Anita Park last night, Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015. In addition, a whopping $202,000 was raised in support of the Rehabilitation Unit Campaign at Methodist Hospital led by a record number…