#SHOPSMALL This New Year! It looks like Glendale City Clerk Ardy Kassakhian practices what he preaches. 2015 is the perfect time to make a resolution to shop small in the Montrose Shopping Park. The Shop Small campaign by American Express has been very instrumental in getting the word out across this nation to support local […]
Starting the Year Off Right – Social Media is a Must Setting goals and making plans is something we all look to do at the beginning of the year. One of your business goals must be to get into the 21st century and start using social media to market and promote your business. But what […]
Come On Home to the Annual Fair It’s 2015 and we’re already thinking about the Chamber’s biggest event of the year! The Hometown Country Fair will be held on Saturday, April 25. It’s a huge event, attracting thousands of people, and fills Crescenta Valley Park with rides, live music, games, handmade products, animals, vintage cars, […]
After Christmas Sales are Fun in Montrose! Chances are some of the handpicked gourmet merchandise you have been eyeing in your favorite boutiques is going on sale the day after Christmas. This is especially true in our gift and ready-to-wear stores with Christmas-themed merchandise. Bargain hunters know to come to the Montrose Shopping Park where […]
Celebrating the Season and the Gift of Giving I hope you all are enjoying your holidays as you celebrate with your loved ones and friends in celebrating the season of giving. This time of year is such a magical time that seems to bring the best out in everyone. I believe it truly is more […]
Shout Out to New Members Welcome to the three newest members of the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce! Etc. Gourmet Kitchen is the brainchild of longtime local resident Robin Seifert. Moving into the old Baked on Ocean View location just south of Honolulu Avenue, Etc. honors Baked by serving beautiful fresh-baked treats like whole pies […]
It’s A Family Affair at the New Billy’s Boardshop Last weekend I ran into Dawn Meehan whose family owns the building that houses Billy’s Boardshop. She was so excited about what the new owners have done with Billy’s. Of course I had to go and take a look. Meet Christian and Jackie Cuesta, a very […]
Community Recognition Awards and Glendale Police Foundation Our Installation and Community Recognition Awards Banquet is on Jan. 22 at the Oakmont Country Club. We will be recognizing several organizations, businesses and people at this event. Over the next few weeks I will highlight these award winners to show you why they were chosen. Our Organization […]
Delicious Affair”Taste” was a A few hundred people turned out for the 2014 Taste of the Foothills event last week. Folks were bundled up on a cool, clear winter night noshing on good food, listening to jazzy interpretations of holiday songs by the CV High jazz band, and dancing along with the Prom Plus Club […]
What a Grand Parade! Last Saturday leaders of the Montrose Shopping Park thoroughly enjoyed the pleasure of riding in the 38th Annual Montrose Glendale Christmas Parade. The excitement level was high as we met together at Cucina Rustica to share a delicious spread of antipasti, grilled salmon, pasta, meatballs and gourmet Italian cookies. We mingled […]