SCORE to bring shredder to Expo

The joint sponsors of the 10th Annual Foothills Community Expo on Sept. 8 announce the return of a popular community service. SCORE, Counselors to America’s Small Businesses, will bring a mobile shredding truck to the Community Expo. Residents and businesses can bring no longer needed documents (up to seven boxes per attendee) to be shredded […]

Designing gardens with an Artful Eye

By Odalis A. SUAREZ For Cindy Jackson, standing in front of an empty lawn is like standing in front of a blank canvas ready to be turned into a masterpiece. Taking gardening to an artistic level is the idea behind her landscaping business The Artful Eye. “That’s what the artist is, this eye that perceives […]

Meet the new owner of Bella Boutique

Tucked away in the midst of all the restaurant action in the 2200 block of Honolulu Avenue is a little gem of a store. It’s called “Bella” which means “beautiful” in Italian. What draws you in is the absolutely wonderful aroma. Bella carries the whole line of “Aroma Natural” candles, made with pure essential oils, […]

The most important step in business?

“Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.”” — Martin Luther King, Jr. Are you starting a new business? Or maybe you already have a small business?  Let me ask you if you have thousands of dollars to advertise in newspapers, billboards, and TV commercials? Unless you are in […]

Foothills Business Community Expo to showcase local resources

In just a little under two weeks, the MVCCC, in tandem with the chambers of commerce of Crescenta Valley and La Cañada, will be hosting the 10th Annual Foothills Expo at the Verdugo Hills Hospital. Every year, businesses from all over the region come together to display their goods and services to the public at […]

Enjoy guilt free desserts at Doris’ Slender Sweet Shoppe

There’s some-thing about walking into the Slender Sweet Shoppe that makes me feel like I’m on the boardwalk, at the ocean, back East. It reminds me of the candy shops there with their fresh smells and bright, happy interiors. The big difference being at the Slender Sweet Shoppe is you don’t need to worry too […]

Fall is around the corner – time to prepare for Oktoberfest

Enjoying the warm summer air, it’s hard to believe that fall is right around the corner. But can you believe that we’re only a month and a half away from the MVCCC’s world famous Oktoberfest? For long time residents of the area, our Oktoberfest needs no introduction. It’s a day jam packed with entertainment, rides, […]

Freeing yourself from your fears

“Don’t let your fears defeat you. Learn to acknowledge the uncomfortable as a sign you’re heading in the right direction.” — Sheri McConnell On WomanEntrepreneur.com, Sheri McConnell states that to grow you must focus on releasing fear in two areas; fear of criticism and fear of growth itself. The more you practice “releasing,” the more […]

Dr. Dale helps folks to Stand Tall

By Michael YEGHIAYAN To some, chiropractic may seem as foreign and mysterious as the spine itself. Upon first entering Dr. Dale Ellwein’s clinic, Standing Tall Chiropractic, these uncertainties quickly vanish. The sense of inviting openness created by the man known as Dr. Dale combined with the courteous staff makes for a pleasant atmosphere that promotes […]

Jazz Fest coming to Arboretum

By Michael YEGHIAYAN For two days the beauty and tranquility of the Los Angeles Arboretum and Botanic Garden will be accompanied by the smooth bass lines and rich vocals of some of jazz’s most talented artists. Held on Aug. 28 and 29, the redwhite+bluezz Pasadena Jazz Fest will feature 200-plus artists, 23 top acts on […]