Walmart is Coming to Montrose? It is according to the sixth grade students in Ms. Rovello’s class at Lincoln Elementary in La Crescenta where I had the privilege of being principal for the day on behalf of the Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce. It was a great experience and it really felt more like camp […]
Shop Montrose for Women’s Fashion! If you are a woman who wants something that stands out from the “run of the mill” clothing that you find all over the mall, the Montrose Shopping Park has you covered. In our town you’ll find experienced storeowners and designers who work with you personally to help you find […]
Thanks to GCC members Laura Friedman and Ara Najarian The Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce would like to thank Glendale City Council members Laura Freidman and Ara Najarian for speaking in Montrose last week and taking questions from the community. This was a very informative meeting and we learned a lot about what is happening […]
Business Mixers Offer Place to ‘Mix’ It Up “Eventually everything connects – people, ideas, objects. The quality of the connections is the key to quality per se.” – Charles Eames The Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce wants to help you make connections. On Dec. 12, our monthly business mixer is being held at U.S. Bank […]
Gift Store Shopping Montrose Style! ’Tis the season to “shop ’til you drop” and have fun doing it. It’s guaranteed in the Montrose Shopping Park. One of our customers described it perfectly. She said, “Montrose really puts me in the Christmas mood. My friend and I had lunch at Portabello’s. As we dined, we watched […]
Celebrate Christmas with Us at Polkatots The Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce is having its December mixer at Polkatots on Wednesday, Dec. 5 at Polkatots in Montrose from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. There will be lots of great food and beverages, business networking, raffle prizes, holiday music, a special prize for the ugliest sweater […]
Where ‘Excellence is Expected’ “Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren’t used to an environment where excellence is expected.” Steve Jobs Congratulations to Clark Magnet High School which, the U.S. Department of Education announced last month, has won for the second time the title of National Blue Ribbon School. Clark is a school with […]
Shop Big … But Shop Small! There’s a message that’s sweeping the Facebook world like wildfire. It’s a decorative poster done in shades of red and green with a giant banner across the top saying “Here’s An Idea…” It’s a real attention grabber that goes on to say, “Let’s buy Christmas presents from small local […]
5 Reasons for Small Businesses to Give Thanks If you are a glass-half-empty type, you might find it easy to be depressed at the current state of the small business. Sure, the economy is suffering, business credit is hard to come by, taxes are high and unemployment is even higher. However, I believe most small […]
Reflecting on Things to be Thankful For “Feeling grateful or appreciative of someone or something in your life actually attracts more of the things that you appreciate and value into your life.” Christiane Northrup I am appreciative of the great town we live in. The Crescenta Valley boasts great mountainous views, wonderful schools, superb weather […]