Rise and Shine Arcadia, featuring special guest hosts Karen Mac Nair (Arcadia Chamber CEO) and Andrew Cooper of the Arcadia Association of Realtors, is soon to be the next big networking event every third Thursday. With the coming of the new year and the fast approaching holidays, the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce flipped the script…
For the second year in a row, Embassy Suites Arcadia hosted the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce’s holiday MIX, this year with nearly 90 guests in attendance. In one of the newly renovated ballrooms, guests gathered to enjoy good food, music and networking. The ballroom was decorated with a festive holiday tree, done in colors of…
“We want to work to a Yes,” is the exclamation Arcadia Mayor Peter Amundson had when remarking on the presentation given by Tim Schwehr, Economic Development Analyst for the City of Arcadia. Tim’s presentation at the December Community Connection focused on new developments within the City which are either being proposed or in the works…
ROSE PARADE FLOAT For the 46th year, City of Hope will be participating in the annual Tournament of Roses Parade. This year’s theme for the Rose Parade is “Making a Difference.” The 2018 float, themed “Transforming Lives with Hope,” reflects the myriad ways that City of Hope is more than just a medical center. It…
Last night (Saturday, December 3, 2017) Arcadia kicked off the Christmas season with the celebration of Christmas Tree Lane hosted by the Arcadia Elks Lodge. It was a grand evening featuring live music, two bar locations, an interactive kid’s corner with Santa and a variety of impressive Christmas Trees up for raffle. The main feature,…
The Arcadia Chamber partnered with Foothill Credit Union on November 14th for the fall edition of The MIX! With around 35 in attendance, guests networked and ‘mixed’ in the lobby of the credit union, enjoying beer and wine along with a turkey dinner provided by Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Duarte, complete with mashed potatoes, rolls…
The fifth annual Smokin’ Jack was held on Thursday, November 9th, at the DoubleTree in Monrovia poolside. People gathered at tables to enjoy cocktails from the bar or tasted shots of liquors such as Jack Daniels Rye or Honey, a Maple Bourbon and some Chocolate Vodka. Guests also used the lawn area to puff on…
The Arcadia Chamber Ambassador Team was introduced to three of the 10 newest chamber members of October this morning (November 7, 2017). In addition to this the panel of Arcadia Ambassadors was introduced to the possibility of expanding. With the holidays fast approaching the Arcadia Ambassadors discussed the upcoming events that they’ll be able to…
Sylvia Rosenberger, Chief Development Officer of the Los Angeles Arboretum Foundation, opened her presentation this morning by stating that the Arboretum is a place that is constantly changing and evolving. Her introductory words mirrored the wondrous vibrancy in the photos Sylvia showcased during her presentation on the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanical Garden. This…