Another 10 new members joined the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce in March and seven of them, plus Mayor Pro Tem Gary Kovacic whose law firm joined earlier this year, were personally introduced to the Ambassadors this morning (April 7, 2015) by Personal Ambassador for March, Daleth Cortes of Custom Comfort in Pasadena.
The members were introduced following the regular monthly meeting of the volunteer Ambassadors led by Chairman Rich Jones of the San Marino Tribune, which also featured a presentation by new Chamber President Andrew Gregson of The Executive Factor, who praised the Ambassadors for their extensive and consistent good work and support of the Chamber and its members.
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Every new member is invited to the Chamber on the first Tuesday of the month to receive a plaque and showcase their business. Here are the eight new members who joined us today…
Gary Kovacic of Sullivan Workan & Dee flanked by Personal Ambassador Daleth Cortes (left) and Chamber President Andrew Gregson
- Sullivan Workman & Dee LLP is the eminent domain law firm of partner Gary Kovacic, who has lived in Arcadia his entire life and has served as Mayor several times and is currently Mayor Pro Tem until April 21 when he may become Mayor again. Gary’s firm, which was long based in downtown Los Angeles, recently moved to Pasadena near the western border of Arcadia at 600 N. Rosemead Boulevard. The firm specializes in eminent domain law (Gary’s area of expertise), real estate and land use law, business and corporation law, and trusts wills and probate. Gary noted that he is also President and CEO of the Arcadia Performing Arts Foundation. You can reach Sullivan Workman & Dee (626) 656-8700 and Gary directly by e-mail at gkovacic@swdlaw.net.You can reach Sullivan Workman & Dee (626) 656-8700 and Gary directly by e-mail at gkovacic@swdlaw.net.
Tanya Jackson of The Rustic Gourmet with husband Todd
- The Rustic Gourmet catering service provides catering for all the Rusnak auto dealers as well as personal orders for the daughters of patriarch Paul Rusnak, Liz and Victoria, says owner Tanya Jackson. Joining her today was her musician/artist husband Todd. Tanya says her Pasadena-based company has also catered hundreds of weddings and other events over the past 15 years, but can also serve an intimate party of six or up to 200 or more. You can contact her at 626-755-1113 or TheRusticGourmet1@netzero.com.
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Gigi Chow (red scarf) and Denise Sparks of TheSPA Sante and Salon
- TheSPA Sante and Salon owner Gigi Chow says she has been providing hair and make-up for the young ladies of the Rose Court for 23 years through the former Amadeus Spa in Pasadena. They have provided more than $1 million in charity work. Denise Sparks joined Gigi and said the new company located at 3410 E. Foothill Boulevard is a full service spa that also includes massages and lay-back pedicures. You can reach TheSPA (The Spa) at 626-586-3488 or via e-mail at info@TheSPAsante.com.
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Wendy Meade of Keller Williams
Keller Williams realtor Wendy Meade came to the United States from Taiwan at age nine and later lived in Italy for seven years before deciding to return to the San Gabriel Valley where she felt most at home. She speaks Mandarin and her office is at 317 East Foothill Blvd. in Arcadia. You can also reach her at (626) 318-3114 or by e-mail at wendymaeda4@gmail.com.
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Nancy Chan
Resident member Nancy Chan lives in Arcadia and noted that she provided title company service to Wendy Meade. Nancy shared that her father lost everything in Viet Nam in 1975 and she lived in Fort Worth, Texas when she was 13 and later Washington D.C. before moving to Arcadia in 1984. She has three children. Nancy can be reached at (626) 318-8897 or e-mail: nchan@ltic.com
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Christine Zito of Pure Media Marketing
Pure Media Marketing is offered by CEO/President Christine Zito of Arcadia. Christine, who has an extensive background in media, including L.A. radio as a producer of prominent talk shows and as a deejay, offers online videos and builds web sites. Her expertise includes advising on topics such as making web sites responsive to mobile apps so as to maintain credibility with search engines and sites such as YouTube. You can reach her at (626) 461-5015 or e-mail: christine@puremediamarketing.com.
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Mark and Von from E-Z Car Rental & Repair
E-Z Car Rental & Repair owner Roger Farraj sent representatives Mark and Von to meet the Ambassadors. Mark, who went to Arcadia High School, noted the company at 256 S. Rosemead Blvd in Pasadena is nearing its first anniversary as a full-service shop that includes Penske truck rentals and pick-up service within 5-miles. He is happy to be working at a shop that services the town in which he went to school. Von added that the company not only does car repairs but also rents U-Hauls. Contact info: 626-356-4300 / ezcarcenter@yahoo.com.
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Robert from T-Mobile at the mall
T-Mobile business owner Edgar Ignacio sent Robert to represent the new business at Westfield Santa Anita at the Ambassadors meeting this morning. They offer attractive plans for new small businesses, including a free Go Daddy web site domain, a Microsoft 365 e-mail service to create an e-mail account that looks more professional, web builder tools, 50% off T-Mobile service for employees, and anywhere from one or two lines up to 2,000 lines for your business. In addition to visiting the shop at the mall, you can reach this new business at 626-462-9625 or via e-mail at edgar.ignacio@t-mobile.com.
Under Chairman Rich Jones, San Marino Tribune, the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors include immediate past chairperson Sylvia Ramos, Dilbeck Estates; Lifetime Ambassador Don Fandry, resident and representing the Elks Club; Lifetime Ambassador Mary Hansen, resident; Vicki Knight, Century Rooter Services & Plumbing; Ivan Lai, Cruise Planners; Arlynn Robinson, Century 21 Earl, Ltd.; Mark Ramos, Vista Paint; John Sun, Budget Blinds; City Council Member Sho Tay, Arcadia Masonic Lodge; Allen Tsay, Waddell & Reed; Richard Zook, Forest Lawn Memorial Park & Mortuary; Hideaki M. Kuo, Chief Marketing Officer, Gemorie; Sheree Tromblee, Weaver and Associates, and Lauren Worsley, American Cancer Society, Daleth Cortes, Custom Comfort Mattress.
