Downtown Arcadia Improvement Association President Matt McSweeny described a litany of exciting recent improvements and events in the area surrounding Huntington Drive and First Avenue and said the best is yet to come. McSweeny, who is owner of Matt Denny’s Ale House Restaurant, 145 E. Huntington Drive, was the featured speaker in front of an…
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…
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 —…
Despite an additional five million people in the area over the last 30 years, Californians deserve a pat on the back for keeping overall water usage at the same level since 1985. Nonetheless, we still need to cut back even more. This from Luis Cetina, Principal Government & Regional Affairs Representative for The Metropolitan Water…
More than 15 Arcadia Chamber members who responded quickly a couple of months ago to a first-come, first-serve offer by the Chamber enjoyed a terrific day at the track Friday, Oct. 31, 2014. “I gave away all the candy I brought to 200-300 kids and their parents and it was a great day,” said Ivan…
More than 45 attendees, including many new faces and companies, came out to the Matt Denny’s Love Lunch on Oct. 22. This fun gathering included networking, fabulous food & beverages and great conversations! Matt Denny’s is celebrating its 15th anniversary as Arcadia’s favorite watering hole. If you are the kind of person who likes to explore where the locals…
Three new local restaurants claimed three of the five Culinary Contest awards at the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce’s annual Taste of Arcadia Sept. 22 at the Los Angeles County Arboretum: Hai Di Lao hot pot restaurant on the Promenade at the Westfield Santa Anita mall won the Best in Show award. It featured meats, noodles…
Coffee with a Cop, sponsored by the Arcadia Police Department and hosted by the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, was a huge success Thursday, Oct. 9. More than 75 residents came to meet with our great Arcadia Police officials in the Chamber Conference Room sponsored by Foothill Credit Union. Attendees had access to more than a…
The Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors welcomed seven new members at a very well-attended morning gathering in the Chamber conference room sponsored by Foothill Credit Union. Each new member was presented with a plaque by Ambassador Chair Rich Jones of the San Marino Tribune, Personal Ambassador of the Month John Sun of Budget Blinds, and Chamber CEO Scott…
Jason Kruckeberg, Assistant City Manager & Development Services Director for the City of Arcadia wowed the audience today at the monthly Government Affairs Forum of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce with his vast knowledge and insight into how the City functions with respect to development. Jason helps oversee Development Services that includes Planning and Building,…