May Recap & June Preview: A Month of Community Engagement and Celebrations!

The past month has been full of activities for the Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce marked by several significant events that brought our community together.

We kicked off the month with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Laviedove Boutique where a great turnout celebrated the opening of this charming store. Laviedove hosted a delightful event, with delicious food and their wonderful selection of children’s items, making it hard for many to resist a bit of shopping. Following this, we partnered with YMCA of the Foothills and Think Real Estate for a free neighborhood shredding event, which saw participation from over 100 community members. It was a busy and successful event highlighting our collective effort to promote secure and sustainable practices.

The Montrose Vietnam War Memorial ceremony, held on May 27 at the corner of Ocean View Boulevard and Honolulu Avenue, was a deeply meaningful occasion. It provided an opportunity to remember and honor the brave individuals who sacrificed their lives in military service to our country.

Another highlight of the month was the 55^th anniversary fiesta for J’s Maintenance. With approximately 120 attendees, the night was filled with joy and celebration. We extend our gratitude to J’s Maintenance for consistently hosting such vibrant and fun-filled events.

We also celebrated the opening of the new MSPA headquarters and GPD substation at 3808 Ocean View Blvd. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Thank you to everyone who came out to support this significant addition to our community infrastructure. Looking ahead, we are excited for the grand opening ribbon cutting of Animus Grappling on Thursday, June 20, from noon to 1 p.m. We hope to see you there as we continue to support and celebrate our local businesses and community initiatives.

Meet the newest business members of the MVCC:

The Nahle Group – Its mission “is to put clients’ [financial] interests first at all costs, forging enduring relationships with buyers, sellers and investors through trust, transparency, empathy and unwavering dedication to achieving their desired outcomes.” http://thenahlegroup.com

Peaceful Body Healing – “Healing chronic and intractable ailments takes a certain level of sensitivity, which I’ve honed in order to treat stubborn conditions with gentle methods. Get in touch to find out more. Holistic Healer, Reiki Master, Certified BodyTalk Practitioner, Animal Healing.” https://www.peacefulbodyhealing.com/

…and welcoming back renewing members:

Play & Talk Bilingual Therapy – Its mission is “to provide both clinical and home-based bilingual (English, Spanish, Persian, Armenian, Korean, Russian, French, Mandarin and Vietnamese) speech-language services to the L.A. area pediatric population in order to enhance their verbal/non-verbal communication skills.” http://www.playandtalktherapy.com

Nix Marie – “Women’s clothing (XS-3X), denim, locally made and unique home goods, shoes, accessories, jewelry, skin care and more!!” https://nixmarie.com/

Glendale Educational Foundation – Its mission is “to enhance education programs of GUSD and to engage community partners to invest in future leaders.” https://www.glened.org/

Arbitrage Real Estate Group – “Specializes in residential homes and real estate in Glendale, La Cañada Flintridge, Burbank, La Crescenta, Montrose, South Pasadena, Tujunga, San Marino, Arcadia and the surrounding areas. Acknowledged for our track record of success, negotiation skills, prestigious client service, unsurpassed discretion, and marketing proficiency, we consistently deliver best-in-class results for every Buyer and Seller we represent. ” (818) 244-2939

Southern California Gas Company – “With our values providing a strong foundation, our mission statement presents an actionable framework of purpose and intent. At SoCalGas, we’re dedicated to leading the transition to a decarbonized energy system. We believe every Californian deserves a clean, affordable, resilient energy future. SoCalGas is working to achieve that future through innovation, collaboration and decarbonization.” http://socalgas.com

MVCC and Member Updates/Upcoming Events:

On Thursday, June 20 at noon, the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for Animus Grappling, 3515 N. Verdugo Road, Unit B, in Glendale.

On Friday, July 12 at 3 p.m. celebrate the new ownership of 3-2-1 Acting Studios with a ribbon cutting! 3-2-1 Acting Studios, 3131 Foothill Blvd. Unit H in La Crescenta.

Remember to shop local!

Sara Darby
MVCC Secretary