Special Delivery – Courtesy of the CVCOC

“The universe is like a big mail-order department, constantly delivering people, events and things to you. You ‘order’ what you get by sending energetic messages out to the universe based on your predominant beliefs. But if you have mixed messages in your file, the universe can’t understand your order.” — T. Harv Eker The Crescenta […]

Come Along with Me on a Gift Show Buying Trip!

Today is my first day off after an intense eight-day shopping spree. I would like to share with you part of what it’s like to be a small store owner in the Montrose Shopping Park. One of the things that sets our little stores apart is that each owner has a vision of the marketplace […]

Get Involved with the Chamber

“Don’t be content with doing only your duty. Do more than your duty. It’s the horse that finishes a neck ahead that wins the race.” — Andrew Carnegie Is your business in a rut? Do you find yourself doing the same things week after week? Do you want to meet new people? Do you want […]

Uptown Face and Body Care in the Montrose Village Square!

Have you ever noticed the cute little village in the heart of the 2400 block of Honolulu Avenue? It’s a tranquil beehive of salons, eateries, and spas nestled within the shopping park. Uptown Face and Body Care is an intimate spa that has been residing there since 1996. Upon entering Uptown (2418 Honolulu, Suite E) […]

Grabbing the Chance to Lend a Hand

Many of our Crescenta Valley residents and chamber board members were busy this last weekend improving the world and specifically the Crescenta Valley. The CV Chamber had its e-waste recycle event last Saturday and the community came through and cleaned out their garages. Over eight pallets, six feet high of monitors, computers, printers and miscellaneous […]

Big Plans – and You’re Invited!

Tonight, Thursday, Jan. 20 at the La Cañada Flintridge Country Club located at 5500 Godbey Drive in La Cañada, the Montrose Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce cordially invites you to attend the 2011 Annual Installation and Community Awards Dinner. Cocktail hour is at 6 p.m. and the dinner starts at 7 p.m. This year we […]

A president stepping down

It has been an honor to serve as president of the chamber for the past two years. I’ve worked with an outstanding board of directors and appreciate all they have done. The past two years have had their share of unplanned events, such as the fire and floods, not to mention a downturn in the […]

Resolve To Get It Right

So, you have made your New Year’s resolutions and now it is the 6th of the month. Have you kept them? Don’t worry if you have not. I read on the Internet that only 12% of people actually keep their New Year’s resolutions. You could be one of the 12%, however it will require work […]

Pattyes Closet, Ringing in the New Year with Vintage

Without a doubt Pattyes Closet (2422 Honolulu Ave.) is one of the stores that helps define the Montrose Shopping Park as being the “one of a kind” place it is. Where else in town can you just pop in on a given afternoon and find an actress getting ready for her upcoming photo shoots with […]

New Year’s Eve in the Montrose Shopping Park

We hope you have been enjoying the peace and the beauty of the Montrose Shopping Park this holiday season. I just returned from a trip to the mall that is sending me running back to Montrose. If I never have to walk through a mall again with music blaring everywhere and the roar of many […]