Setting the Stage for Fall! I just got back from a few days in the mountains where fall is most definitely in the air. At night it’s cool and crisp and you need a warm jacket and cozy socks. As you walk along, breathing in the pine-scented air, fallen leaves crunch beneath your feet. Don’t […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Souplantation has opened in Glendale and as a way of introducing themselves to the area found a way to give back to the community. Recently the restaurant held a soft opening as a fundraiser in support of Glendale Arts. “The general manager came to us and said they were having their […]
Preparing For Success “If the person you are talking to doesn’t appear to be listening, be patient. It may simply be that he has a small piece of fluff in his ear.” Winnie the Pooh Okay … wonderful, you have decided to join us at our monthly mixer at Bonners Party Rentals on Oct. 10 […]
Oktoberfest is here! Come Out and Support Your Community and Economy Our Oktoberfest celebration kicked off last night with our Oktoberfest mixer at Citibank in Montrose. There was plenty of bratwurst provided by Schreiner’s Fine Sausages, Samuel Adams® Oktoberfest beer, desserts by Porto’s and traditional Bavarian music to get everyone in the mood for this […]
Join Us for Shop & Dine Fridays! When you wind down Honolulu Avenue as the sun’s going down Friday night you are going to notice something different. In many cases what normally is dark is going to be light as many of our Mom & Pops join together to stay open until 7 p.m. on […]
Oktoberfest T-Shirts and Hats are In – Get yours Today! There is a lot new going on this year at Oktoberfest. One of our exciting new additions is our Oktoberfest T-shirts and hats with our brand new logo. This year the Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce wanted to create something that reflected not only our […]
The Mistakes to Avoid “The richest people in the world look for and build networks; everyone else looks for work.” Robert Kiyosaki In a small town such as the Crescenta Valley, the Chamber of Commerce is one of the best places to start to look for and build your network. However you really cannot […]
QUESTION: First of all, I have to say my wife and I have had a great marriage for 42 years. We raised two incredible children, each of whom are very successful. I built the house we have lived in for 35 years and, needless to say, I’m quite fond of our “family farm.” Now with […]
A Memorable Year in the Montrose Shopping Park! Once a year, at CV Weekly anniversary time, I like to take a trip down Memory Lane and reminisce about the things shared here over the last 12 months. So let’s go on a little adventure together, shall we? Last year was a banner year for the […]
Reaching for the Sky – With Feet Firmly Planted “If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them.” Henry David Thoreau The Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce can be part of the foundation of your business. You have […]