As always, there are tons of opportunities to connect with other businesses, the community and more! Below you will find events to RSVP for so please take a moment and check them out. You can also simply go to our chamber calendar to do so HERE.
October we had our first Women's Wellness Expo where the community came together to receive "women's health" related information, demonstrations, and to learn more ways to live healthier. The event also raised $3000 from donors and sponsors which was split three ways between the events non-profits Women at Work, YWCA WINGS, and the American Canser Society. This year's key note speaker was Lolita Lopez, of NBC4 Southern California. View her address below. For more information on all the speaker please download the program HEREalso more of the events video's are forthcoming.
Business Owners Please Take Note: This month's Glendora Coordination Council meeting is on the 9th where the guest speaker will be Sean Snider, Director of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC). This will be an informative meeting where Sean will discuss what the SBDC has to offer small business in the Eastern San Gabriel Valley. Please join us to learn more of what the SBDC and the Glendora Coordinating Council has to offer. Lunch starts at noon at the Glendora Continental Restaurant.
This year the Chamber has again announced its participation in Small Business Saturday, taking place on November 28th. Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated to strengthening the community by supporting local small businesses. Merchants and consumers can learn more about Small Business Saturday and how to get involved by visiting ShopSmall.com and the official Small Business Saturday Facebook page. Also, please note that at the bottom of this post are several tools you can use to promote Small Business Saturday in your marketing activities.
Please let us know if you have any questions. See you soon!
Sincerely,
Joe Cina
Executive Director
Glendora Chamber of Commerce Joe@Glendora-Chamber.org
626-963-4128
November Networking Mixers & Events
Friday, November 6 8:00-9:00AM: COFFEE MIXER at the Chamber office. 224 N. Glendora Ave. RSVP please.
Friday, November 6 10:00AM: Ribbon Cutting for The Village Vault, 161 N. Glendora Ave. Glendora
Monday, November 9 12:00PM: Glendora Coordinating Council Meeting, 316 W. Route 66 Glendora CA,
Thursday, November 12, 11:30-1:00PM: LUNCH MIXER at Spaghetti Eddie’s, 946 S Grand Ave, Glendora, CA 91740. Must RSVP
Thursday, November 12, 12:00-1:30PM: Economic Development & Legislative Action Meeting, America’s Christian Credit Union
Friday, November 13 10:00AM: Ribbon Cutting for Jewelry Mine, 20056 E Arrow Hwy.
Covina, CA
Friday, November 20 10:00AM: Ribbon Cutting for Needles, Hooks, and Yarn, 209 W. Foothill Blvd Glendora, CA 91741
Wednesday, November 18, 5:30PM: Multi-Chamber Mixer at Casa Colina, 255 E Bonita Ave, Pomona, CA 91767 RSVP
Friday, November 20, 6:00PM: Holiday Boutique at the Chamber during the Holiday Stroll in The Village, 224 N. Glendora Ave.
Gorilla Construction, Inc.
(626) 484-0688
211 N. Glendora Ave.
Glendora, CA 91741
http://gorillaconstruction.com/
Daniel Boyer
Gymtots Inc
626-914-9600
125A W Route 66
Glendora, CA 91740
http://www.gymtots.net
Sonny Soohoo
Wise Choice Plumbing and Rooter
6263352333
825 E Route66
Glendora, California 91741
http://wisechoiceplumbing.com
Nick Wiseman
Grand Florist
(626) 335-1231
525 W. ROUTE 66
GLENDORA, CA 91741
http://WWW.GRANDFLORISTROUTE66.COM
ROGER SCHEUER
Haugh Performing Arts Center
(626) 852-8047
1000 W. Foothill Blvd.
Glendora, CA 91741
http://haughpac.com
Linda Graves
Jill Peterson- Remax Masters
626 629-8727
1340 E Rte 66 #110
Glendora, Ca 91740
http://soldbyjillp.com
Jill Peterson
Juice Plus+
909-706-7107
1217 Deer Creek Rd
San Dimas, CA 91773
http://www.pamdrennan.juiceplus.com
Pam Drennan
Tutu School San Dimas
909-451-8198
527 W Arrow Hwy
San Dimas, Ca 91773
http://Www.tutuschool.com
Charlene Rawson
Needles, Hooks, and Yarn
(626) 824-4101
209 W. Foothill Blvd
Glendora, CA 91741
Nancy De Soto
Rickman Recovery Center
626-962-3203
1433 E. Route 66 Unit F
Glendora, California 91740
http://Rickmanrecoverycenters.com
Norman Rickman
Chamber Member News
AMERICA'S CHRISTIAN CREDIT UNION CEO INDUCTED INTO ADOPTION HALL OF FAME IN WASHINGTON D.C. The National Council for Adoption (NCFA) has selected President/CEO of America’s Christian Credit Union (ACCU), Mendell L. Thompson, to be inducted into their Adoption Hall of Fame for his tireless advocacy in defending the cause of children seeking an adoptive home. The National Council for Adoption will honor Mr. Thompson at the “Great Expectations – A Celebration of Adoption” gala ceremony on November 5, 2015, in Washington, DC.
Foothill Gold Line October 2015 Update
After five years of design and construction, and more than 2.4 million work hours logged, the nearly $1 billion, 11.5-mile Foothill Gold Line light rail project from Pasadena to Azusa reached substantial completion on time and on budget on September 23, 2015. Metro subsequently accepted the project...
Bryan Clay Foundation 5th Annual Fit4Fall 5K Run
The Bryan Clay Foundation Fit4Fall 5K is an annual tradition for runners looking to kick off the holiday season in celebration with a fun run through the heart of downtown Glendora. The 2015 race will be held on Saturday, November 21, the morning after the Glendora Holiday Stroll. The race will...
Allawos & Company's November 2015 Newsletter ''The Road Ahead''
Commentaries and Insights from Allawos & Company Global Management Consulting Services November, 2015 “The Road Ahead” Michael Allawos, Principle Consultant If we only had a crystal ball for the road ahead! World Affairs, The office of the President, Congress and the Federal...
APU and Citrus College Host Tenth Annual Saluting Our Veterans
Azusa Pacific University and Citrus College invite the community to pay tribute to the nation's military men and women at the Tenth Annual Saluting Our Veterans event on Thurs., Nov. 5, at 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., on the Citrus College Campus Center Mall, located at 1000 W. Foothill Blvd., in...
Book Your Thanksgiving Pet Sitter!
We walk 'em, we watch 'em, we love 'em! Call THE CRAZY DOG LADIES with your Thanksgiving and December Holiday pet sitting needs! We are available for your upcoming holiday vacations or long days away visiting family. THE CRAZY DOG LADIES offer Pet Sitting for your pets in the comfort of...
THE CRAZY DOG LADIES Friends to Law Enforcement and Firefighters
Attention police officers, sheriffs, firefighters, paramedics and the like…we are pet sitters geared toward your need for confidentiality! THE CRAZY DOG LADIES understand that privacy, confidentiality and dependability are especially important to you! With your needs specifically in mind, we...
AMERICA'S CHRISTIAN CREDIT UNION GOES GOLD TO SUPPORT CHILDHOOD CANCER
Glendora, CA, September 29, 2015 — Around the world, September is recognized as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. This past week, America’s Christian Credit Union (ACCU) decided to “Go Gold” to bring support and awareness to the battle against Childhood Cancer. After a week...
Created by American Express in 2010, Small Business Saturday serves as the ceremonial kickoff to the holiday shopping season for small businesses across the United States. In 2014, nearly 3,000 Neighborhood Champions rallied local businesses and created events and activities to drive shopping at small businesses around the country. The day was also championed by elected officials in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., including President Obama.
The Glendora Chamber recognizes the importance of supporting small businesses in Glendora, the jobs they help create, and the culture they instill in local communities. According to the U.S. Small Businesses Administration, as of 2014, small businesses nationwide accounted for 63% of net new private-sector jobs created and represented 99.7% of all employer firms.1
Merchants and consumers can learn more about Small Business Saturday and how to get involved by visitingShopSmall.com and the official Small Business Saturday Facebook page.
Contacts: Glendora Chamber of Commerce 224 N. Glendora Ave. Glendora, CA 91741 626.963.4128
Heather Norton American Express 212.640.0496 heather.a.norton@aexp.com
ABOUT SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY November 28th marks the sixth annual Small Business Saturday, a day to support the local businesses that create jobs, boost the economy and preserve neighborhoods around the country. Small Business Saturday was created in 2010 in response to small business owners’ most pressing need: more customers.
1 Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy Frequently Asked Questions, March 2014.
You are cordially invited to our Casino Night event. Come & support the
travel ball organization on Saturday, November 7 with a fun night at Frozen Ropes of Glendora Baseball & Softball Training Center. Proceeds will benefit the Bears 10u, 12u & 14u teams with equipment purchases, tournaments & their trip to Arizona.
Play in the Texas Hold 'Em and Black Jack tournaments inside our spacious facility and meet the coaches, players and parents that make the bears a winning organization.
TICKETS ARE $50 per person and includes dinner and tournament entry YOU MUST BE AT LEAST 21 YEARS OLD TO ATTEND
Check-In: 4:30 p.m. Social Hour: 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Dinner: 6 p.m. Texas Hold 'Em Tournament: 6:30 p.m.
Checks can be made payable to:
Student Athletes for the Future / California Bears
c/o Frozen Ropes
2244 E Route 66
Glendora, CA 91740
Attention: Gary Ramirez
For more information, call Bears Coach Gary Ramirez at (626) 393-1421
Frozen Ropes is the San Gabriel Valley's premiere baseball & softball training center, offering diverse instruction to all players, regardless of age or ability. See you at Casino Night!
Did you know that 97% of consumers look for local goods and services online? And only 37% of businesses have claimed a local business listing on a search engine. The Glendora Chamber is partnering with Google to help every business in our community get online with one simple initiative: Let’s Put Glendora on the Map.
But we can’t do it alone. Partner with me, and we can make even more of an impact. When we help our local businesses succeed on the web, we make our communities stronger.
The Glendora Chamber of Commerce is pleased to offer enhanced membership packages to our members. These packages present an exclusive opportunity for businesses to take advantage of marketing, advertising, and sponsorship opportunities that are offered by the Chamber of Commerce.Members of the President’s Circle are acknowledged and prominently recognized throughout the year in Chamber publications, at events, and in the Chamber office.
These packages will also give businesses the convenience of planning and budgeting their annual marketing dollars with just one, all-inclusive transaction. Businesses will have the opportunity to tailor benefits that suit their needs through four levels of membership: Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze Level Membership.
Make the most of the toolkit (Playbook) and all of the marketing materials to increase awareness for Nov 28
Brand your homepage so customers know the day is coming
Work with community members to spread the word
Encourage members to share their favorite small businesses with each other on social media so they know where to shop on the day
This Nov 28, you want everyone to show up and Shop Small. Not just for the things you love, but for the businesses you love, for the community you call home, and for the money that can stay in the community when we all Shop Small.
Glendora Chamber of Commerce
224 N. Glendora Ave.
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 963-4128 Glendora-Chamber.org