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(1030056_09233) 1030056_09233 7.75x10.25 4c.indd 1 8/6/13 8:14 AM A Publication of Table of Contents Calendar of Events the Pasadena Chamber of Welcome to Pasadena Monthly Chamber Events Commerce and Letter from the Mayor 4 1st Wednesday Civic Association Message From the Chamber Chair 4 Luncheon Alliance 11:45 a.m. Pasadena 2nd Tuesday 844 East Green Street, Art of Small Business Survival 8 a.m. Suite 208 History, Tradition, Innovation 6 (Sept. – June) Pasadena, CA 91101 Planning Your Visit 8 Executive Committee 4 p.m. (626) 795-3355 Helpful Contact Information 8 2nd Thursday Fax: (626) 795-5603 Pasadena Celebrates 9 Connection Breakfast 7 a.m. www.pasadena-chamber.org Getting to and Around Pasadena 9 3rd Wednesday Ambassador Committee Accommodations 10 7:30 a.m. Graphic design, production by 4th Wednesday Entertainment 12 Mark McD design studio Brown Bag Lunch Seminars 12 noon (626) 683-8520 Experience Pasadena 13 (Jan. – Oct.) www.MarkMcDdesign.com Doing Business in Pasadena 14 3rd Thursday [email protected] Major Employers 15 Chamber After Hours Social & Mixer 5 p.m. Business, Products & Services 16 4th Tuesday Printed by Pasadena by the Numbers 22 Board of Directors 4 p.m. Licher Printing & Mailing Elected Officials 23 4th Thursday 980 Seco Street Map of Pasadena 24 Young Professionals of Pasadena 6:30 p.m. Pasadena, CA 91103 Health Care 25 4th Friday (626) 795-3333 Business Development Committee 8 a.m. Green Business 28 (alternating months) Education 30 The information in this directory was Annual Events gathered and carefully compiled to Dininig Guide 32 ensure maximum accuracy. The Pas- January 1 & 2 The Chamber Post Parade & Float Viewing adena Chamber of Commerce cannot Officers & Directors 7 and does not guarantee the correct- January 12 through 17 About the Chamber 18 ness of all information furnished them, Cheeseburger Week nor the complete absence of errors Membership Profile 18 March 13 or omissions, hence, no responsibility Programs & Services 19 Procurement Forum for the same can be, nor is, assumed. Chamber History 20 April 4 Reproduction of any material from this 23 Reasons to Join 21 Annual Chamber Golf Tournament publication is strictly forbidden without April 27 through May 2 written permission from the Pasadena Business Directory Pasadena Restaurant Week Chamber of Commerce. Buyer’s Guide 37 July 11 List of Advertisers 82 Inaugural Gala and Silent Auction ©2014 by Pasadena Chamber of Commerce Alphabetical Member List 83 August 11 through September 25 SIP-tember: a Celebration of the Cocktail Cover photo: The iconic Rose Bowl September 25 by Nicola Borland, Taste of Pasadena and SIP-tember Finale, Business Nicola Borland Photography. Expo at the Rose Bowl Each year the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce October 23 hosts a photo contest to determine Economic and Business Summit the image that will adorn the cover November 11 of our annual Business Directory, Veterans Day Ceremony Community and Visitor Guide. For information about the contest visit December 4 www.pasadena-chamber.org. Tournament of Roses President’s Breakfast December 18 Holiday Celebration / Toy Drive December 27 through 31 Tournament of Roses Float Decorating www.pasadena-chamber.org Pasadena Chamber of Commerce and Civic Association 3 GREETINGS of the finest in 20th century homes. Craftsman-era neighbor- Welcome to Pasadena! hoods are scattered throughout Pasadena, along with newer As Mayor, I am proud of buildings by internationally known designers and architects, all Pasadena and join the Pasa- of which comprise the unique environment that is Pasadena. dena Chamber of Commerce For New Year 2014, I am very pleased to invite you to enjoy in inviting everyone—visitors, the 100th Rose Bowl Game and 125th Rose Parade, both staged residents and workers alike— by our Tournament of Roses Association. Pasadena hosts many to take advantage of everything enjoyable activities throughout the year. Outdoor enthusiasts the “City of Roses” has to offer. can visit one of our many parks and recreation facilities, or hike Visitors will find world class and camp in the San Gabriel Mountains just to the north. Those museums, galleries, concerts, seeking fine dining and entertainment can find that and more and plays in styles to suit every in our vibrant downtown. Shoppers can find unique stores, top taste. Shoppers can choose flight national brands and much more throughout Pasadena. from trendy boutiques, interna- Pasadena is a premier California city for commercial, office, tionally renowned retailers, tra- entertainment, restaurant, and retail endeavors. Our economy ditional stores, national chains, continues to grow and diversify. The City’s Economic Devel- uniquely Pasadena stores, and two of the best swap meets in opment staff stands ready to assist with relocation to Pasadena, the country. Dining opportunities are available to satisfy every expansion within the City and advice on how to enhance your palate and budget. Pasadena also offers a comprehensive range business. of recreational facilities for those seeking such amenities. I am delighted to welcome you to Pasadena, a city that has Pasadena’s architecture represents the best of the 19th, 20th lots to offer our businesses, residents and visitors. We are very and 21st centuries. City Hall, the Rose Bowl, the Central Li- fortunate to have a diversified business community and a brary, and our Civic Auditorium are excellent examples of 20th strong economic base. Moreover, our cultural life is varied and century public buildings. Pasadena’s Greene and Greene “ulti- engaging, our downtown is exciting and alive, and our neigh- mate bungalows” and homes designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, borhoods are beautiful, historic and safe. Conrad Buff, Paul Williams, and Myron Hunt are examples — Bill Bogaard, Mayor, City of Pasadena The Pasadena Chamber From the Pasadena Chamber Chair of Commerce is a leader in Greetings from the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce and innovation. We have the most Civic Association. up-to-date technological This is an exciting year for Pasadena and the Pasadena resources at our disposal. Chamber. We are winding down our 125th anniversary year in We were the first Chamber March. This has been a great opportunity to look back on our in Southern California with successes and build our legacy for the future. a mobile phone application We are not the only organization celebrating significant and maintain a dynamic and anniversaries this year. The Tournament of Roses Association interactive website and mean- celebrates the 125th Rose Parade and 100th Rose Bowl Game ingful online and social media on New Year’s Day, 2014. Many of our members are also cele- communications. Our advo- brating milestones in their business life. cacy on behalf of business has The Pasadena Chamber is proud to be an active participant saved our members money in the civic life of our great city. We work hard to ensure that and reduced their regulatory load. Pasadena remains a vibrant, safe and exciting city for business, The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce thrives as a result of the visitors and residents alike. strong support of our members and our strong partnerships with Pasadena’s unique size makes our city a warm and invit- the City of Pasadena, local institutions, business districts, and ing place for visitors who enjoy an urban setting without the commercial enterprises.