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 country, reported Cynthia Kurtz at Thursday’s…
The news just keeps getting better for Santa Anita Park — the horse track just got official word this morning that The Breeders’ Cup has selected the Arcadia track to host the world’s biggest international horse racing weekend for an unprecedented third consecutive year in 2014. The news comes on the heels of word that Santa…
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!
Board President Arlynn Robinson of Century 21, Earll Ltd. and board member Joan Francone of ORI Global announced at the monthly board meeting May 23 the Chamber’s Boot Stompin’ Hoedown fundraiser at 6 p.m. Friday, July 26 at Matt Denny’s “Saloon” (Ale House & Restaurant). $40 admission (All Access Pass not acceptable) Come to the Arcadia Chamber’s…
Matt Denny’s Ale House is proud to announce the 11th Annual Bob Mac Classic Golf Tournament on Monday, June 3rd at San Dimas Canyon Golf Course. Tee time is 7am shotgun start. Proceeds from the event will support the American Red Cross Arcadia Chapter and the Foothill Unity Center. We are also accepting donations including…
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 Department and their role in meeting…
Back in 2005-06, Arcadia businesses and Chamber members were among the earliest supporters of a plan to build a $13 mil. bridge for the Gold Line light rail train to travel over busy Santa Anita Avenue instead of obstructing traffic every few minutes. More than seven years later, Arcadia businesses are among those that will…
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The board of directors elected Andrew Gregson as Vice President at this morning’s monthly board of directors meeting at the new spacious and elegant Alejandro Alcondez Mexican Grill at 57 Wheeler. The restaurant, which recently partnered with the Chamber on a red carpet ribbon-cutting ceremony, plans to expand its Friday-Saturday night entertainment events in the…