A Word from Dr. James Speas, Chamber Director and Mixer Chair

How’s business? Do you have all the customers you need and want? What would you think if I told you about a little-known marketing secret that is right here in the Crescenta Valley, costs less than $10, and puts potential customers right in front of you? And it’s fun!

It is the monthly Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce business mixer! That’s right – the mixers are a chance for you, the best spokesperson for your business or company, to market your product or service to people who want to do business right here in La Crescenta. And that just gets the networking possibilities started!

The mixers are held the second Wednesday of every month. The next one is Wednesday, Oct. 11 at Bonners Equipment Rentals, 6935 Foothill Blvd., from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Also for your consideration, the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce jackpot is up to $875! To win you must be present. How fun is that?!

So what are you waiting for? Start using your Chamber of Commerce membership for what it is intended to do: help grow your business!

Call the Chamber of Commerce office for more details (818) 248-4957.

Dr. James D. Speas

Owner, Crescenta Cañada Pet Hospital

Also coming up is our annual Recognition Banquet on Thursday, Oct. 26 at Oakmont Country Club. Every year, the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce honors outstanding people and organizations in the community at this special event. Congratulations to our 2017 honorees:

Man of the Year – Harry Leon

Woman of the Year – Lynn Miyamoto

Business of the Year – USC Verdugo Hills Hospital

Organization of the Year – Crescenta Valley Fire Safe Council

Educator of the Year – Nancy Ritthamel

Student of the Year – Ayden Blackwood

Volunteer of the Year – Dick Clubb

Entrepreneur of the Year – Bruce Bartels

Beautification Award – La Crescenta Woman’s Club

Lifetime Community Service Award – Warren Boehm

Don Carpenter Award – Ken Biermann

CHP Award – Officer Michael Ulloa

GPD Award – Crime Team of Petros Kmbikyian, Catherine Nguyen and Dan Olsen

LACFD Award – Firefighter Paramedic Eric Evans

All are invited to attend the banquet. To reserve your seat, call (818) 248-4957 or visit our website at www.crescentavalleychamber.org (scroll to Recognition Banquet).

  Lisa DUPUY