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Primary nominating elections are being held on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. In addition to federal and state offices, there are several Pasadena elected offices on the ballot. 

For 2020, there are several competitive races in Pasadena. 

For Mayor, incumbert Terry Tornek is running for re-election against Councilmember Victor Gordo and entrepreneurs Jason Hardin and Major Williams. 

THE LUNCHEON ALLIANCE and CONNECTION BREAKFAST NETWORKING EVENTS HAVE MOVED TO BROOKSIDE GOLF CLUB. Breakfast and lunch will both be buffet style. Cost remains $30 for Pasadena Chamber members who reserve by the deadline. $35 for Non-Pasadena Chamber members. Those reserving after the deadline pay $5 more.

Luncheon Alliance March 4th sponsored by Fire Family Foundation

Pacific Oaks College is proud to introduce its new Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program at its Pasadena and San Jose campuses as well as Online, officially launching in May 2020. The program provides students the leadership and analytical skills needed to lead a business or thrive as part of a professional team.

Pasadena Chamber After Hours Social and Mixer February 20th hosted by Bank of the West.

Bank of the West hosts our February Pasadena Chamber After Hours Social and Mixer on Thursday, February 20th from 5pm to 7pm in their historic branch at 587 East Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena. Park in the street or in one of the nearby parking lots then enjoy appetizers, beer and wine in one of Pasadena's beautiful and historic bank buildings. (You gotta see the murals!)

The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce offices will be closed Monday, February 17, 2020, in honor of President's Day.

We will reopen Tuesday at 9am.

Connection Breakfast February 13th at 7am sponsored by Sue Cook and Deasy Penner Podley

Join us at Brookside Golf Club for our February Connection Breakfast networking event. Sue Cook with Deasy Penner Podley realtors sponsors. Come out and learn how you can get the filet mignon experience with a realtor as you find a new hose or sell your home. Join us to network, promote your business, make contacts and enjoy a terrific buffet breakfast.

Pasadena celebrated all things cheeseburger during Cheeseburger Week® January 26^th to 31^st. Visitors enjoyed food created especially for the event, took advantage of great deals, followed cheeseburger crawls and voted in the 2020 Cheeseburger Challenge®. In all, 1720 voters took the Cheeseburger Challenge® to determine favorites in 15 categories ranging from Favorite Place for a Burger to Favorite Dessert after a Burger.

Local Chamber of Commerce, including Pasadena are invited to Santa Anita Park in Arcadia for a multi-chamber mixer in the Chandelier Room.

Cost is $10 per person and includes parking and tasty treats.

Download the flyer here:

The Pasadena Police Department provides this information to offer a greater awareness to the Pasadena community about incidents in our city. The critical events detailed below are merely a snapshot of the calls received to the Police Communications Center every day.

Nancy Davidson and The Foundation for Living Beauty sponsors the February Luncheon Alliance at Brookside Golf Club. Join fellow Chamber members and friends as we learn about the work Living Beauty does to support women who are battling cancer.

Come out and network, promote your business and enjoy a tasty buffet lunch.

The Legislative and Government Affairs Committee of the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce met in january to evaluate and consider positions related to propositions, bond measures and other initiatives on the March 3, 2020, ballot.

Here are the positions taken by the committee related to measures on Los Angeles County voters.

Proposition 13 – School Bonds (Committee recommends support)