As you may have already heard, the office of the CV Chamber of Commerce – which shares an office with the CV Weekly – was recently broken into. Consequently, the cash from the last two mixers we held was taken as was cash and other items from the CV Weekly.
Neither the chamber nor the newspaper can afford these losses. The deductible on the insurance on both businesses is just high enough that we question whether or not we should file a claim. Another of our worries is concern that our premiums will be raised if we do file a claim.
At this point, we are directing folks who wish to support the chamber to a GoFundMe page set up to help recoup these losses. We’ll see what happens over the next couple of weeks. https://gofund.me/0f90b728
Like many companies, the summer months have seen an increase in the number of people heading for vacation. Our monthly mixers have had a decrease in attendance; however, we are so grateful to those folks who did attend our mixers. Mixers are a wonderful way to meet in a relaxed setting other business owners and residents. I encourage you to mark your calendar as they are scheduled!
Our most recent mixer was held on Sept. 17 at the newly christened Scouting America on Glendale Avenue in Glendale. Though we didn’t have a large attendance we did welcome several community members to the Scouting America offices. Scouting America provided some delicious lasagna and goodies from La Cañada Imports and ended the evening with a traditional campfire and s’mores in the parking lot! We had a great time.
Our next mixer is on Tuesday, Oct. 15 at Restokleen, 3600 Foothill Blvd. in La Crescenta. Restokleen is a longtime supporter of the CV Chamber of Commerce. For quality cleanup and restoration in Glendale and beyond, call Restokleen at (818) 330-9561.
If you are a Chamber member we are available to help your business plan a ribbon cutting, a grand re-opening of your business, or even help you organize promotional opportunities. For those of you who are not business or residential members there are numerous advantages of a CV Chamber of Commerce membership. For details simply call the CV Chamber office at (818) 248-4957 or email us at info@crescentavalleychamber.org. You may also access our Chamber website at www.crescentavalleychamber.org.
Remember our Chamber motto: “Our Business is Your Business.”
Robin Goldsworthy, President
CV Chamber of Commerce