As the year draws to a close (it’s hard to believe we’re already making plans for Thanksgiving and Christmas) the CV Chamber is re-dedicating itself to our community. Whether attending community events, like the Montrose Christmas Parade, or hosting them, like the Hometown Country Fair, the board members of the CV Chamber want to let you know we have rolled up our sleeves and are ready to go to work for you.

In addition to hosting regular mixers that provide the chance for local businesses (and residents) to get to know each other, the CV Chamber attends monthly legislative meetings. These meetings are attended by members of other chambers, the GUSD and law enforcement, among others. Not only is our representative able to share concerns of our membership but she is also able to collect information that she brings to the chamber board.

Today, Thursday, Nov. 14 is election day for the CV Chamber board. We invite our members to stop by the offices of the CV Weekly (which shares facilities with the CV Chamber of Commerce), 3800 La Crescenta Ave. #206 in La Crescenta, to cast a ballot before 5 p.m. for those running for office. Some of these names may be familiar: me as president, Robert Manciero as vice president, Molly Shelton as treasurer and Dwight Sityar as honorary mayor. Wanted is a new secretary to attend the meetings and take minutes.

In addition we have two board members – Win Saw and Christine Benitez – who have stepped off the board and one ­– Rev. Beverly Craig – who recently passed away. In addition to two board members who have converted to advisor positions, we have many seats on the board that need be filled. Voting continues from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Sadler Hall, 2563 Foothill Blvd. (at the corner of Rosemont Avenue). I encourage members to stop by and cast their ballot.

Anyone interested in being part of this dynamic team is asked to please call us at (818) 248-4957.   

Restokleen at 3600 Foothill Blvd. in La Crescenta hosted our October mixer. Restokleen offers a variety of services including restoration services relating to fire damage, flood damage and water damage. It also offers sewage cleanup services. It was crowded at the offices of Restokleen – and I’m sure the delicious food and drink played a part! Thank you to the team at Restokleen for hosting our mixer.

On Tuesday night, the YMCA of the Foothills was the site of our most recent mixer. Hosted by Prom Plus, the outgoing officers of this illustrious group were given a fond farewell and the new board was introduced. Thank you to Prom Plus for hosting this mixer!

We welcome our newest members: Juniper Eyewear, LAB Lagree and R.R. “Pat” Harris Plumbing.

Juniper Eyewear is located at 3806 Ocean View Blvd. in Montrose. Get in touch with them at (818) 331-5887 or email info@junipereyewear.com.

LAB Lagree, located at 3731 Foothill Blvd. ‘F’ in La Crescenta-Glendale, is a revolutionary workout method in a local studio. The Lagree Method is a high intensity, low impact workout that focuses on strength, endurance, flexibility and more. Lagree is done on the patented Megaformer delivering a one-of-a-kind workout. This core-focused method will have participants sweating and shaking – all within 45 minutes!

Learn more at www.lablagree.com and email LAB Lagree at info@lablagree.com.

R.R. “Pat” Harris Plumbing has been serving the local community since 1945. It offers a variety of plumbing solutions including repairs, replacements, installations, and more. Reach out for prompt service, fair pricing and guaranteed results. Call R.R. “Pat” Harris Plumbing at (818) 790-3345 or (818) 790-4147 or email contact@patharrisplumbing.com. R.R. “Pat” Harris Plumbing is located at 607 Foothill Blvd. #577 in La Cañada Flintridge.

Are you interested in becoming a member of the CV Chamber? Come to one of our mixers! If you sign up for membership that night you’ll not only have the processing fee waived, admission to the mixer will be free for one person!

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.

Remember our Chamber motto: “Our Business is Your Business.”

Robin Goldsworthy, President
CV Chamber of Commerce