Busy Fall for CV Chamber Over the summer the CV Chamber instituted a chance for our members (and prospective members) to gather in a relaxed way. These social outings were initiated by board member Tiffany Lau and are a fun way to support local businesses while getting to know each other. For example, on July […]
From Bingo to Brews: Oktoberfest Season Has Arrived! As summer winds down, excitement is building for one of Montrose’s biggest traditions: the Annual Montrose Oktoberfest! The Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce and our dedicated Oktoberfest Committee have been hard at work and we can’t wait to celebrate with you. We’ll kick things off with Bingo, […]
corrections in bold. Mixer Fun Found at CV Chamber When a chamber hosts a mixer it’s to encourage businesses (and residents) to meet those in the community who can assist them with local services. These can be varied: representatives of legal services, medical services, advertising services and more can be found at most mixers. Good […]
MVCC August Recap & September Preview The Montrose Chamber of Commerce had a productive month filled with events and preparations that continue to enhance our community’s vibrancy. We recently celebrated the 15-year anniversary of Back Office People with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The event was fantastic with a large turnout of community members showing their support. […]
A Stormy Time of Year… September started off strong with some unexpected rainfall and while “stormy” is not always seen as a positive descriptor, it feels appropriate and even positive for this case. We’re entering a season of passionate commotion. Not only did we recently have the opportunity to assist Grayson’s Tune Town in celebrating […]
Changes Continue at CV Chamber On Tuesday night the CV Chamber held its first formal board meeting since moving out of the office space we previously occupied at 3131 Foothill Blvd. ‘D.’ Thank you to Sadler Hall at St. Luke’s of the Mountains for accommodating us. Looking ahead I’m hopeful that we can continue meeting […]
Remember, Honor and Respect . . . Our Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Early Rodders classic car group are proud to present a morning of remembrance on Friday, Sept. 9. At precisely 8:45 a.m., the annual 9/11 Remembrance Motorcade will leave the La Crescenta Ralphs Marketplace to “Remember, Honor, and Respect” the thousands […]
Meet Your Banker: A Free Banking Service The next time you are in the bank, look around. The tellers’ counters are on one side (the no side) and the other side is the “friendly” side with the manager, a loan person and an investment advisor. If you are the typical customer, the teller may inform […]
The 43rd Annual Montrose Oktoberfest Returns! After having to postpone our beloved annual Montrose Oktoberfest last year, we are thrilled to announce that it is back on this year! It will be held on the first Saturday of October, Oct. 1, from noon to 10 p.m. Your favorites will all be back: live music (Past […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY The worldwide pandemic had many people reassess their priorities, including how they did business. Many businesses were affected by COVID-19 with some not surviving the masking, closures and limited re-openings. While many had to “pivot,” that is rethink how to meet the needs of their customers in unusual circumstances, for some owners […]