“Our Business is Your Business”

Something to Think About!

Did you know: If each of us spent $100 a year more on local businesses instead of chain stores, it would put an extra $3 million a year into our economy? Not only that, but it would create thousands more jobs every year. #supportlocalbusinesses

These may just be words on a sign, but for Boulevard 34 owner Anna Yagodzinski, these are words to live by. Smart girl! Anna is a graduate of Crescenta Valley High School and got her experience working in the San Fernando Valley at a gift shop. She opened Boulevard 34 in Montrose a year ago. Boulevard 34 is a local gift shop that features fresh, handmade and eco-friendly products made by local artists. Anna and her mother Erika keep busy running the shop and hosting workshops such as the popular painting and wine class. Classes on jewelry making, essential oils and kids sewing are also just a few of the classes offered. The summer workshop schedule is on their website at www.boulevard34.com.

Boulevard 34 is also celebrating its one-year anniversary! All are invited to the anniversary party on Saturday, Aug. 2 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Come celebrate and enjoy music, raffles, a photo booth – all catered by Berolina Bakery! Boulevard 34 is located at 3427 Ocean View Blvd., Montrose. For that perfect gift, you won’t be disappointed. You’ll find it at Boulevard 34!

Welcome to the newest business member of the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce! Sport Clips, a new shop located in the Town Center in La Cañada, opened its doors in March of this year. A fun and unique barbershop geared toward men and boys, but women are welcomed, too. The company’s motto is “Championship Haircut Experience in an Exciting Sports Environment.” The sports-themed barbershop has eight employees, sports memorabilia and big screen TVs. For just $19, customers get a regular haircut; for a special treatment, pay just $25 for the MVP that also provides a hair massage shampoo, hot towel treatment and a neck and shoulder massage. Owner Adam Ralphs is a resident of La Cañada and grew up in La Crescenta and is a graduate of Crescenta Valley High School. Adam is married and has two sons. Check out Sports Clips; it’s sure to be a great place to hang out and get a haircut! Sports Clips is located at 890 Town Center Drive, La Cañada.

If you haven’t reserved your spot yet, there still may be space available at the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce Business Luncheon featuring guest speaker Phil Coombes who is an avid photographer, entertainer, real estate broker and RC pilot. Lunch is being held at the GCC Development Center, 2340 Honolulu Ave. in Montrose today, Thursday, July 24 at 11:30 a.m. Lunch is provided by Zeke’s Smokehouse Restaurant in Montrose. Reservations are required, so please call the chamber office to reserve.

Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce is open Monday thru Friday, 10 am. to 2 pm., and is located at 3131 Foothill Blvd., La Crescenta. Give us a call at (818) 248-4957 and check out our website at www.crescentavalleychamber org.

  Lisa MITCHELL