On Wednesday, Nov. 15 it’s the Crescenta Valley Chamber’s annual general membership meeting. This means that any current member of the Chamber may attend the meeting at 7:30 a.m. and cast your votes for the 2018 slate of nominated directors and executive board officers. The meeting ends at 8:30 a.m., but the voting continues until 2 p.m. The CV Chamber of Commerce office is located at 3131 Foothill Blvd., Suite D, La Crescenta. If you’re not sure if you’re a current member, feel free to call Robyn or Lisa to find out at (818) 248-4957.

If you’ve been thinking about joining your local chamber of commerce, let me list a few reasons why you should:

1) Networking opportunities and new business contacts help your business grow.

2) Chamber membership is evidence of your commitment to the future of the Crescenta Valley.

3) Learning and professional development will help you run a smarter, more profitable business.

4) Supporting the Chamber’s activities means supporting a community that helps CV residents enjoy a better quality of life.

5) Unique marketing opportunities will deliver a real return on your investment.

6) People tend to correlate Chamber affiliation with integrity and worth. Your business will enjoy positive publicity and exposure.

7) Effective advertising opportunities are available at Chamber events, in publications and online for little or no fee.

8) As a member you’ll gain a network of business owners that work together to help promote the foothills’ growing economy.

Visit our website at www.crescentavalleychamber.org to see what we’re all about. Notice our members’ detailed business listings, including logos and web links. This benefit is free with membership! Some members don’t have websites yet so this is a great way to simply have an online presence. Notice, too, the many events we present throughout the year as well as the organizations and individuals we support, recognize and donate to. Come be a part of it.

  Lisa DUPUY