The September 17 Networking Breakfast got off to a galloping start with a nice crowd of more than 50 filling Dave and Buster’s show room in Westfield Santa Anita mall to hear from guest speaker Mike Wilman from Santa Anita Park at the monthly program sponsored by Rose Hills Memorial Park & Mortuary. The timing was perfect with the track’s one-month Autumn Meet getting underway Sept. 26. Mike gave everyone in attendance two free club house tickets and a great primer on all things related to horse racing, including the history of the track here in Arcadia during a preliminary tribute to Santa Anita as an Arcadia Business Icon by Arcadia Chamber of Commerce CEO Scott Hettrick together with Carol Libby and Karen Hou of the Arcadia Historical Society.
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Scott and Carol noted that Santa Anita Park opened on Christmas Day in 1934, just five months after the 13 year-old Arcadia Chamber of Commerce was officially incorporated in order to give a more official promotion to the new facility.
Mike was pleased to note that Triple Crown winner American Pharaoh was recently back in residence at Santa Anita for only a few more weeks before he heads to Kentucky for his final race and then retirement and the stud farm. Attendees were told they can see him work out while having breakfast at Clockers’ Corner. The much-heralded horse enjoyed a hero’s welcome when he returned to trainer Bob Baffert’s barn at Santa Anita earlier this summer. It was quite a sight to see a police escort for this fabled horse as it wound it’s way through Arcadia.
Three Minute Business Spotlight Commercial
Sarah Sweatmon from Pasadena Kitchens & Applicance, the winner of the drawing at last month’s breakfast for the Business Spotlight presentation, is very proud that her store carries American-made Speed Queen washers! They also offer an eco-washer that was featured at the Taste of Arcadia. You can save up to $700 a year by using this eco-friendly washer. Sarah wants everyone to know that they offer expert advice on parts and they also do free estimates! They will come to you! Yes, they will come to your house and give you an estimate. They are all about the extra service. They have a top notch installer Jose who makes sure everything gets installed correctly in your house. Make sure you visit Pasadena Kitchens & Appliance conveniently located at 241 S. Rosemead Blvd. in Pasadena.
- Suzie Krikorian of ServPro won the drawing to present the Business Spotlight in November.
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- Sara Sweatmon from Pasadena Kitchens & Appliance donated a bath de-chlorinator won by Mitch Salem of EH Financial.
- Emily Li of Blend it Healthy donated a coupon for two free smoothies won by Kaitlyn Adams of Massage Envy.
- Kaitlyn Adams of Massage Envy donated two massages won by Emily Li of Blend it Healthy and Cheryl Alberg of the Arcadia Woman’s Club.
- Sue Cook from the Arcadia Performing Arts Foundation donated to two tickets to a show won by Lauren Worsley of the American Cancer Society.
- Becky Happach of the BE Group donated a lunch and tour won by Dr. A.J. Boyajian of Elite Dentistry.
- Vicki Knight of Century Rooter & Plumbing donated a Starbucks card won by Joanne Bockian of Stars Athletic Foundation.
- Mitch Salem of EH Financial donated a $25 gas card won by Roger Farraj of E-Z Car Rental & Repair
- Alisha Iniguez of Dave & Busters donated 2 power cards won by Ken Joe of Assisting Hands
- Joanna Jimenez of Joanna’s Floral Expressions donated a beautiful floral arrangement won by Claudia Hubbard of the DoubleTree by Hilton.
- Joanna Jimenez of Joanna’s Floral Expressions also donated a $50.00 floral gift certificate won by Alisha Iniguez of Dave & Busters.
- Karen Hou of the Arcadia Historical Society donated a Historical Society calendar and a book written by the fabulous Carol Libby won by Tamara of Custom Comfort Mattress.
- DoubleTree by Hilton donated cookies won by Linda Colley of Civitan, resident member Michael Lucas, Sophia Chan of Forest Lawn and Vicki Knight of Century Rooter & Plumbing, and Linda Padilla of the Elks Club.
- Aroyln Burns of The A Treatment Center donated an In & Out gift card won by Matt Culter of Two Men & A Truck.
The next breakfast is on Thursday, October 15 at 7:30 a.m. featuring Kevin George talking about homeless veterans. The breakfast will move for the next two months to the wonderful DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel located at 924 W. Huntington Drive in Monrovia.
Tickets to the breakfast, which runs from 7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m., are $20 in advance ($25 at the door) and discounted to $15 for Chamber members who pay by the previous Friday ($20 at the door for Chamber members). No charge for those holding a Chamber All Access Pass. Tickets: 626-447-2159 or in the “Shop” area at www.ArcadiaCaChamber.org, or at Chamber office, 388 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, during regular business hours.
