Beginning Feb. 3 and continuing through April 15, residents can receive free income tax preparation from AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, a tax-exempt charity of AARP. Membership in AARP is not required. Due to the library’s annual book sale, taxes will not be prepared on April 6 and April 8. Free income tax preparation will be provided […]
City of Glendale Community Resources & Outreach Meetings The City of Glendale has been hard at work over the last several months to create practical and informative ways to disseminate information to their residents and businesses regarding the most current news, emergency preparedness and El Niño related information. The City and several of its […]
Introducing the 2016 CV Chamber Board of Directors Last week the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce installed its 2016 board of directors at Oakmont Country Club. We said good-bye to two directors, Lt. Lola Abrahamian and Principal Doug Dall, thanking them for their volunteerism and expertise. We also thanked Aram Ordubegian for his 2015 presidency. […]
The Golden Globes of the Crescenta Valley Awards season is upon us! As many of you know at this time of year Hollywood hosts a flurry of award shows to honor the biggest and the brightest stars in all genres of media. Music, movies, actors, singers, songwriters, ensemble casts and the behind-the-scenes players who make […]
Welcome Our New Assistant Executive Director Please join me in welcoming the latest addition to the CV Chamber office staff. Taking over for the wonderful and talented Lisa Mitchell, who is preparing for a move to Idaho, is the equally wonderful and talented Robyn Forrand. Robyn brings to the Chamber a wealth of clerical and […]
New Laws for 2016 As with any new year many new laws come into effect from past ballot measures that Californians voted into law. Here is a list of just some of new laws that will affect you, your families and your business. (AB 8, Gatto): A “Yellow Alert” notification system began on Jan. 1, […]
Fresh Produce and Sharp Knives at Harvest Market On Sunday, Jan. 10, the Montrose Harvest Market features baby spinach, a variety of cut flowers, broccoli and cauliflower, and fresh pomegranate juice. Need your knives and garden tools sharpened? Expert sharpening every Sunday at Mark Fleischman’s “Man of Steel” mobile van inside the Market. Musical entertainment […]
Inspirations for the New Year I often tell people the reason I took this job at the CV Chamber of Commerce is because I believe business owners are some of the bravest, most creative people I know. It takes guts to risk your finances and to take that first step in manifesting your vision. It […]
Starting the New Year Right Usually at this time of year we all make a list of New Year’s resolutions. I challenge you to make some resolutions for your business as well. Following is a list of some of the most important ones to help get you started. 1. 1099 forms. Go to your local […]
CV Schedule MIXERS (6 p.m. – 8 p.m.) JANUARY No mixer scheduled FEBRUARY 10 Bob Smith Toyota/Scion 3333 Foothill Blvd.., La Crescenta (818) 248-9363 MARCH 9 The Lawrence Anthony Earth Organization 3443 Ocean View Blvd., Montrose 818-330-9528 APRIL 13 Location and time TBA MAY 11 Century 21 Crest Real Estate 8307 Foothill Blvd., La Crescenta […]