We would like Arcadia Chamber members to let us know whether they would like their Chamber to take a position on the proposed repeal of all utility user taxes, and, if so, what position you think should be taken. Details of the measure are below. Please click here to answer three yes/no questions about whether/how…
Rod’s Grill owner Manny Romero has made a significant water-saving discovery that he has shared with the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce to pass on to our restaurant members and any others who use a commercial ice-making machine. Manny recently learned that he can save 50 gallons of water every day simply collecting the melting water…
Further evidence of the quality of Arcadia Chamber of Commerce members: Dozens of Arcadia Chamber members – individuals, businesses, organizations, the City and the School District — have stepped up big time time to ensure a memorable first impression of the USA, California, and Arcadia for about 100 Special Olympics World Games athletes, coaches and…
The Arcadia Chamber of Commerce wants to thank the local news media for helping us generate the most publicity yet for any Special Olympics World Games Host Town announcement, nearly 1.5 million impressions in just the first few days. This is not only terrific for the Special Olympics and the community, but also for Chamber members. One of the…
Arcadia Chamber of Commerce President Denise Weaver and I had the honor of presenting plaques of appreciation to three outgoing City Council Members Tuesday night, April 15, 2014, shortly before former Mayor John Wuo was elected Mayor once again by his new fellow Council Members and former Mayor Gary Kovacic was elected Mayor Pro Tem.…
In this college football Bowl season and NFL football playoffs, it once again reminds us of the gross abuse of the IRS’s non-profit status for organizations that are hardly deserving of relief from taxes and the ability to offer donors a tax deduction for contributions. Although the first Bowl game, the Rose Bowl, began in…
California State Senator Dr. Ed Hernandez. OD, spent more than four hours in Arcadia this morning immersing himself in local business. His morning began at 7:30 a.m. at the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce’s annual Business Awards program at the monthly Networking Breakfast in the Sunset Room of the Santa Anita Golf Course. The Senator presented…
The face of food in Arcadia is changing quickly all of a sudden. First, the long-standing Ralph’s grocery store on Santa Anita Avenue will be closing for good on May 24. I’m told that the company will continue to own the property and will most likely not lease the space to another grocer since they…
I am posting this very nice thank you letter as an example of one of the many ways the Chamber promotes our members and community each and every day. The only thing unique this time is that a caller took the time to write and mail this gracious acknowledgement of our efforts. So, it gives…
The following is a 3 1/2-minute video called “Arcadia’s Got It All!” aimed at visitors and potential new residents that showcases many of the great things to do and places to go in Arcadia. The video produced and presented by the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, and a 30-second TV version that was shown on ESPN,…