On April 24, the world marked the 103rdanniversary of the Armenian Genocide, the systematic murder of 1.5 million Armenians and the displacement of millions more in the Ottoman Empire from 1915 to 1923. Leaders from many of our staunchest allies issued statements commemorating the genocide, vowing it will never happen again. In our community, tens […]
Meet Shonna Meet one of our new staffers – your membership services rep Shonna Lumsden – and find out who she is and what she brings to MVCC! “The Crescenta Valley has been my home since 1977. I attended elementary, middle and high school here and participated in Girl Scouts, played soccer, went to YMCA […]
Welcome New Members! Firstly, the Chamber would like to welcome Reborn Coffee. I called Austin today and asked him about Reborn Coffee and what makes their coffee better than the rest. This was his response: “Reborn Coffee offers a different spin than traditional coffee. For one thing, they sprout the beans that develop the […]
As we continue to grow our engagement with the businesses, merchants and organizations here in Montrose, we do so with the focus to bring valued interaction to our collaborative efforts. The first eight weeks of our renewed staffing and organization has also brought along the opportunity to support, collaborate and share more businesses of Montrose. […]
Meet New Members The mixer at Coldwell Banker Hallmark Realty may have been held in a small venue, but nonetheless it was a huge success! Allow us to introduce our new member, Tina Amirganian of Coldwell Banker Hallmark Realty, located at 2315 Foothill Blvd. in La Cañada. Tina Amirganian is a real estate agent […]
»president’s message Chambers of Commerce: Key Partners in Economic Development “If you aren’t at the table, you’re on the menu!” I have no idea who made this observation, but it is a statement that I have taken to heart in my career as a chamber professional and in economic development. As a chamber professional, your […]
Country Fair and Dog Parade The Hometown Country Fair is only two weeks away! We’ve got a great lineup of entertainment for kids, adults, teens and even pets. Be sure to mark your calendar for this free event on Saturday, April 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the beautiful, oak-filled Crescenta Valley […]
A Spring Cleaning The onset of spring is a reminder to start our annual spring overhauls. This can include decluttering, organizing and cleaning. “Spring is when life shakes out of winter hibernation and things start to bloom. The energy you invest in a garden is most often reflected in the way that it flourishes.” […]
Getting Ready for the ‘Parade of Cars’ When the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce met in January to start the planning of the Hometown Country Fair, one of the subjects discussed was what would replace the “Legends of Hotrods Forum” that showcased renowned and prominent racing legends since Dave McClelland (the emcee also known […]
Heart of Lending in the Heart of Montrose Several people who have admired the building but had not yet been inside recently got a firsthand look at the office located at 2445 Honolulu Ave. in Montrose. On Wednesday, March 21, a small crowd gathered in the midst of the pouring rain for the official ribbon […]