‘It Started in Glendvvvale’ Annual Community Awards Recognition Banquet If you’ve ever researched what businesses “started” in Glendale you might be really surprised. There are actually a lot of “firsts!” The idea of investigating what businesses started in Glendale was the brainchild of one of the Chamber’s directors. He wanted to create a theme […]
Riding the Wave of Momentum … in Commerce The New Year is underway. By now we all have had a chance to reflect on 2017, assess the upcoming year and adjust our intentions for a profitable 2018. As a community, the Crescenta Valley endured the Creek Fire in 2017, and now we greet 2018 […]
Don’t Make A Resolution – Make A Revolution If you are really ready for change, and you want big change, you need to stir things up internally to really create a shift. Lists, simple ideas and chats with friends are not going to get you the change you are looking for. It is through […]
Ringing in the New Year – Celebrating Community As we begin the New Year at the Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce, we like to look back at the past year and remember that it takes a community to make a city great with all aspects working together and doing their part. It is at […]
Welcome, Sylvan Learning The Chamber would like to welcome Karen Haworth from Sylvan Learning. Karen moved to the La Crescenta area about a year ago. Karen plans to get involved with the community in various ways. She wants to reach out and let people know about Sylvan Learning and what they have to offer. The […]
Beginning Friday, Feb. 2 and continuing through Friday, April 13, residents can receive free income tax preparation from AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, a tax-exempt charity of AARP. Membership in AARP is not required. Free income tax preparation will be provided on Tuesdays and Fridays at La Crescenta Library, 2809 Foothill Blvd. (corner of La Crescenta Avenue). […]
How New Laws Impact California Employers – Are You Ready? As we all know, with a new year comes new laws. With more than 39 million people and a diverse environment, the Golden State passes hundreds of new laws each year. Here are just five you should know about in 2018. 1) More time […]
Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Sara Benavidez-Kinley Greetings! My name is Sara Benavidez-Kinley. Two weeks ago I filled the position of assistant executive director at the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce. I came across the chamber of commerce while looking for an opportunity to expand my practice as an independent paralegal. The connection […]
Spiritual Heart Yoga Center, located at 2509 Honolulu Ave. in Montrose, recently celebrated its opening with a ribbon cutting. Celebrating with owner Krissy Harb were local dignitaries, members of the Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce and her mother, local realtor Phyllis Harb.
Minimum Wage is Increasing Again in January 2018 What you need to know: Last year, Gov. Jerry Brown signed legislation raising California’s mandatory minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2022. The governor’s action makes California the first state in the nation to commit to raising the minimum wage to $15 per hour statewide by […]