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 […]
It’s Almost Hometown Country Fair Time It’s that time of year again, folks! The Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce is holding its 13th Annual Hometown Country Fair on Saturday, April 21! The fair features a car show, live entertainment, dog parade, pie-eating contest, petting zoo, traditional and ethnic food, karaoke contest, lots of inflatables […]
Local Restaurant Pairings Known as the Montrose Craft Beer Fest but, just as importantly, this event has the investment of some of our local restaurants providing food pairings. Experts such as those from Basin 141 and Thee Elbow Room will lead the charge in paring food and craft beer at this April 8 event. […]
Old New Kid on the Block Hello, CV Weekly readers! My name is Matt Allen and I am the new assistant executive director of the Chamber of Commerce. Before I tell you about some of the exciting events we have coming up and how excited I am to be here, let me tell you […]
Youth Sports Spotlight Sports are a valuable growing opportunity available to our youth through their schools, organized athletics in the community and even outside of our city. The Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce would like to spotlight a special athlete in our community who epitomizes a true athlete. Not only dedicated to her sport […]