Inaugural Pasadena Rock'n'Roll Half Marathon, Sunday Feb 19: Expect Street Closures

General Event Information
The Inaugural Pasadena Rock'n'Roll Half Marathon is scheduled to occur on Sunday, February 19, 2012 and will feature a half marathon distance race that will start and end at the Rose Bowl. The course will wind through historic landmarks and business districts and will feature live entertainment at key spectator spots and at the finish line concert featuring "Sugar Ray."

Day of Event Schedule
6:30 am Police Secures Route
7:30 am Half Marathon Starts
9:15 am Awards Ceremony
10:00 am Finish Line Concert

National Emergency Grant On-The-Job-Training

February 7, 2012, Julie McElrat of the Foothill Workforce Investment Board addressed the NLVBA with this new grant to help the unemployed. Below is her follow-up letter and a link to the official announcement.

Hi Mr. Pascual,

Crown City Media and Pasadena Enterprise Enterprise Center Present a free Social Media Seminar for Enterpreneurs

On January 25, Wednesday from 9 to 11am, Crown City News and the PEC will offer a free seminar on Social Marketing. It's a hands-on training using the most popular Social Networks Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and Linkedin. Incorporate pictures and video into your social networks. How about 8 tips to social media success? Or 6 ways to start six degrees of networking? Sounds good? Then come on over. Please come in business attire and be ready to make a video commercial for your business. Please RSVP at (626) 676-9403, email ccm@crowncitynews.com.

2012 Economic & Entrepreneur Summit

Start 2012 in the right direction. Attend the Economic and Entrepreneur Summit on january 26, Thursday at the Pasadena Convention Center. The event is presented by the Foothill Workforce Investment Board and PCC Community Education Education Center.

  • Featuring 2 dynamic keynote speakers
  • Showcasing 40+ businesses, chambers and organizations
  • Two separate tracks (Entrepreneurs & Small Businesses)
  • Capital and growth opportunities to transform your business
  • Christmas in the Village 2011 Set on December 10 6pm


    North Lake Town Hall Meeting

    Councilmember Gordo hopes that you can join him, along with the North Lake Village Business Association and several City departments, for a Community Open House (better known as a Town Hall Meeting) on October 25th at 6:30pm at Pinocchio's Pizza Restaurant!



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    Smart Marketing and Budget Tips for Small Businesses

    Date: Tuesday, October 4, 2011
    Time: 9:30 a.m.

    Site: Pasadena Enterprise Center
    1015 N. Lake Avenue
    Pasadena, CA

    Speakers: Suzanne Patrick-Lawrence, Marketing Consultant & President, Advisor Business Solutions
    Carol L. Fishburn, CFP®, Brentwood Advisory Group, LLC

    The Art of Small Business Survival 2011-2012

    A FREE series of informational workshops for small business and entrepreneurs 2nd Tuesday of the month from 8:00 am to 10:00 am. Start date is Sep 13.

    Download the flyer (PDF) for details.

    Day One Teen Legacy Award

    Pasadena, CA, July 01, 2011 — “There are no positive role models for us to look up to, what do you expect us to do?” states a 17 year old student from John Muir High School when asked why teens are making unhealthy choices by getting involved in drugs, gangs, unsafe sex, and so many other negative elements that can throw a teen off of the right path.

    As Day One Youth Advocates deliberated where to find positive role models for their peers, they arrived at the creation of the Teen Legacy Award.

    Veterans Benefits Seminar

    Attention Veterans!

    Did you know there is financial assistance available for Veterans or their Surviving Spouse that may help pay for assisted living care. Joe Brandenburg, from Transitions for Veteran’s, will be here to discuss this special VA program.

    Join the Veterans Benefits Seminar on Saturday, July 9th beginning 10 AM.

    Please call Pasadena Highlands at (626) 791-1981 for more information.