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January 29, 2011
Pasadena's Marketing Campaign Concept Meeting to be held this Saturday
The Northwest Division of the City of Pasadena invites residents, businesses, and community leaders to a special meeting to review a marketing campaign concept for the northwest area
WHEN: Saturday, January 29, 2011, 9:00 am at
The Rose Bowl,
1001 Rose Bowl Drive,
Enter through Gate A,
Park in lot F
January 11, 2011
One Community Transportation
One Community, a grassroots Think Tank invites all members of the NLVBA to attend Regional Transportation 101. It will be held on Saturday morning, January 22, 2011 from 7:30 am to noon at the Maranatha High School student hall, 169 South St. John Avenue, Pasadena CA. A light breakfast will be provided and this event is free. The NLVBA is one of the co-sponsors of the event so please come and invite your friends who live and do business in the Pasadena area.
November 19, 2010
Christmas in the Village 2010
December 10, 6pm Reception, 7pm Dinner
November 19, 2010
President's Remarks on Christmas in the Village
Dear Villagers:
I trust that you all are in good health; prospering working in your businesses and enjoying your families and friends. As we approach the end of the year, we are planning our Third Annual Christmas In The Village holiday celebration scheduled for Friday, December 10, 2010 at Melody’s Restaurant.
October 11, 2010
Harvest Moon Family Festival
The NLVBA and Star Makers Costumes will be having its first Harvest Moon Family Festival on Saturday, October 23, 2010 from 11 am to 4 pm. It will be held at Lot 1408 N. Lake Blvd. corner of Rio Grande. There will be food, entertainment and loads of fun for the whole family. Some of the activities will include: a Michael Jackson Dance-off contest, Jumper fun, a Pumpkin Carving contest and much much more. There will also be some training on internet safety tools and public safety techniques for kids and adults. For more info, call StarMakers Costumes at (626) 797-6384 or go to the SM office at 1380 N Lake Avenue, Pasadena, CA, 91104.
September 30, 2010
Pasadenans Invited to Give Input on Potential Impact to City Services
The Pasadena City Council adopted an operating budget in June for the current fiscal year but there is still work to do.
What are the most important priorities for Pasadena? What levels of service at libraries, community centers, parks and fire stations are acceptable? Should fewer employees be providing these services?
August 24, 2010
Parking Study Feedback Needed
The meeting scheduled for Thursday, August 26, 2010 for the NW Commission is cancelled but your feedback is still requested.
CLICK HERE to download an excerpt from this week’s issue of the City Manager’s newsletter. The attached letter is from the City’s Transportation Department on the increase in parking enforcement on North Lake.
August 24, 2010
2010 Foothill Business Forum
The Foothill Workforce Investment Board and Business Life Magazine present the 20101 Foothill Business Forum focusing on "Creating and Sustaining Your Business Momentum." This forum will provide the business community with the recent updates and developments that affect any business' bottom line.
August 13, 2010
Articles that favor PBID
As the NLVBA continues to discuss the merits of the PBID, the officers have been doing some research. There was a recent article in the Star News where 79% of the property owners of Old Town Pasadena renewed their own PBID because (for them) it made economic sense. CLICK HERE for Star News article. Below is an article from the Economist which explains how crime rate went down in Guildford, London.
Spending More on Education and Private Security are Cost-Effective Ways of Cutting Crime
Apr 8th 2010 | From The Economist print edition
August 10, 2010
Hail the New Chief
The City of Pasadena is holding a reception with Phillip L. Sanchez, rhe new Police Chief of the City of Pasadena on Thursday, Aug. 12, 2010 at 6:00 pm. It will be at the Jackie Robinson Center Auditorium, 1020 North Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103. Contact Lietenant Phlunte Riddle, Adjutant to the Chief, (626) 744-7875 or Beverly Bogar, (626) 744-4645.
August 4, 2010
Second Annual City of Pasadena Night
Ideal Youth Inc. is collaborating with the Los Angeles Sparks to bring the 2nd annual City of Pasadena Night on August 4, 2010. The LA Sparks take on the Chicago Sky with tip-off at 7:30 PM at the Staples Center. The City of Pasadena Night is an annual event to expose the PUSD youth to the behind the scene operations of a professional sporting organization during game time and to showcase their talents on a grand scale.
July 14, 2010
PBID: Final Feasibility Study
Thanks to everyone who came to yesterday’s meeting (July 13, 2010) to hear about the PBID Feasibility Study analysis and results. The consultants were able to answer a lot of questions regarding what a PBID is and whether North Lake could have a PBID structure. We are scheduled again to have a meeting this Thursday, July 15th at the Pasadena Enterprise Center (1015 N. Lake Avenue; 2nd floor conference room) from 5pm to 7pm. If you are planning to attend this meeting, please let Melissa Alva know before 5pm today (626) 396-8790.
July 14, 2010
Leisel "Q" Quamie's Story - In Pasadena Star News
NLVBA member Leisel "Q" Quamie was featured on the July 9 edition of the Pasadena Star News. A noted celebrity stylist and costume designer, Q has styled shows for the likes of Oscar de la Renta, Nicole Miller, Betsey Johnson and Anne Bowen. She has also been a stylist for four seasons on "America's Next Top Model" and the first season of "The Tyra Banks Show," eventually becoming Tyra Bank's personal stylist.
July 13, 2010
Pasadena Cleanup
According to Jacqueline Buickians, local churches have invited a group of 30-40 teenagers from Arizona to clean the streets of North West area of Pasadena for the next 3 days. They will be focusing on neighborhoods around Fair Oaks, Summit, and few more. They will be painting, cleaning the sidewalks, and mowing the lawns for the needy families.
July 13, 2010
What do you think of the PBID?
June 22, 2010
How do you rate KOA Corporation's Parking Study?
June 22, 2010
North Lake Parking Study Final Report
The North Lake Ave Parking Study sponsored by the Planning and Development Department of the City of Pasadena has finally come to an end. There will be a joint meeting with the NW Commission and the NLVBA is scheduled for Thursday, July 8th at 6:30pm at Jackie Robinson Center (1020 N. Fair Oaks Avenue).
June 22, 2010
SBA Co-Hosts "Economic Recovery Forum"
U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, BUSINESS LIFE MAGAZINE AND LOS ANGELES REGIONAL SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER HOSTS ECONOMIC RECOVERY WORKSHOP FOR SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS
Grow Your Small Business: Financing, Contracts and Business Negotiation Workshop / Business Resource Expo
June 5, 2010
Northwest Commission Special Meeting, June 10
The North Lake Village Business Association has been asked to sit with the Northwest Commission to review the North Lake Avenue Parking Study on Thursday, June 10. The meeting will be at the Jackie Robinson Center (the Auditorium), 1020 N. Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103.
Download the Agenda for that meeting here.
May 17, 2010
Family Fun Day May 29
Come to the family fun day:
May 8, 2010
Pasadena Chamber 2010 Inaugural Gala & Silent Auction
The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual Inaugural Gala and Silent Auction of July 9, Friday at the Pasadena Convention Center Grand Ballroom. The festivities will start at 6:00 pm. This is a great opportunity for the North Lake Village Businesses to network.
May 7, 2010
NLVBA Collaborates to Revitalize, Showcase Local Success
The Pasadena Star News, May 7, 2010, page 9
THE NLVBA is a collaboration of businesses along North Lake Avenue that strive to promote vitality and economic development of the North Lake Area. NLVBA is geographically bounded on the north by Elizabeth STreet, south by Mountain Avenue, east by Catalina, and West by El Molino. Their mission is to promote economic opportunity, growth and neighborhood vitality.
May 5, 2010
FWIB Business Services Calendar
The Foothill Workforce Investment Board provides information and resources to small businesses and job seekers. Joumana "J.B." Barakat, FWIB Business Liaison, informed the NLVBA of the many opportunities available for networking, marketing, and staffing assistance at NO COST. She shares this May 2010 Business Services Calendar for your convenience. CLICK HERE.
April 27, 2010
Brumfield Plaza
Brumfield Plaza is the first establishment along the North Lake Village that used the Beautification Grant from the city and it looks good ... very good! Especially at night when the sun goes down, the lights are so attractive to the traffic outside. Come by and enjoy "Bonnie B's Smokin' Barbeque". Or have your hair pampered at "A Different World." If you need a good dentist, "Smile Now Dental" can give you that perfect smile. We hope that this will be the start of the new improved North Lake Village.
April 26, 2010
North Lake Property Based Improvement District (PBID) Feasibility Study Working Group Meeting Schedule
In an effort to establish a meeting schedule of the North Lake PBID Working Group the following dates have been identified to advance the PBID Feasibility Study.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Meeting Location: Melody Restaurant (755 East Washington)
April 22, 2010
Altadena Town & Country Club Open House
You are cordially invited to Altadena Town and Country Club's Third Annual Open House this Sunday, April 25th from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
We encourage you to bring guests, and enjoy hosted hors d'oeuvres and refreshments.
Interested in hosting a special event at the Club?
Showcasing the Club's elegant banquet rooms, full service catering menus and innovative décor ideas for weddings, theme parties, and other special events.
April 13, 2010
Jazzy Jam 2010 Benefit Concert
You are invited to Jazzy Jam 2010 on May 15, Saturday, from 12pm to 8pm at the The Rose Bowl. Performing guests include Cartaya's Enclave featuring Justo Almario, Rebecca King Crews, Janis Mann, John B. Williams and many more. Bubba Jackson of KJAZZ 88.1 hosts. The Jazzy Jam 2010 Benefit Concert supports enrichment programs for Pasadena's children and youth.
Download the Jazzy Jam 2010 flier.
March 24, 2010
Google Fiber for Communities
Attention Villagers!
Google is planning to launch an experiment that we hope will make Internet access better and faster for everyone. We plan to test ultra-high speed broadband networks in one or more trial locations across the country. Our networks will deliver Internet speeds more than 100 times faster than what most Americans have access to today, over 1 gigabit per second, fiber-to-the-home connections. We'll offer service at a competitive price to at least 50,000 and potentially up to 500,000 people.
March 24, 2010
Census Community Festival
Hello Villagers,
On Saturday, March 27, 2010, from noon to 3pm, there will be Census Community Festival at Robinson Park, Pasadena.
March 24, 2010
North Lake Property Based Improvement District (PBID) Feasibility Study Working Group Meeting Schedule
In an effort to establish a meeting schedule of the North Lake PBID Working Group the following dates have been identified to advance the PBID Feasibility Study.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Meeting Location: Melody Restaurant (755 East Washington)
6 P.M.
Goal – Develop 5 Year Work Plan and Analyze North Lake Property Data
March 3, 2010
Invitation to a Mixer
Enjoy delicious food, exquisite drinks and fun raffles. Take advantage of a fantastic opportunity to meet your neighbors by coming to a mixer on Thursday, March 18, from 6-8 pm. at the:
La Caravana Salvadorian Restaurant
1306 Lake Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91104
Tel. (626) 791-7378
February 25, 2010
2010 Census Awareness
Dear Pasadena Business Owners, Districts, and Organizations:
The City of Pasadena Census 2010 Business Subcommittee is asking for your assistance to invite all interested Pasadena businesses to participate in the following two business-inspired events to raise awareness of the 2010 Census.
February 16, 2010
14th Annual Summer Concert Series, Farnsworth Park, 2010
Here we are, in the middle of February, and we have our Concert Series pretty much locked. Here is how our Summer Concert Series is shaping up:
July 3rd: The Elk's 99 Concert Band - An evening of Patriotic Music with a 40 piece Concert Band
July 10th: The Downbeat Express - the Big Band returns (tentative).
February 6, 2010
Does Your Child Know What To Do In An Emergency?
Teach Them How, in the 20th Kids Safety Academy!
The Pasadena Police Department is sponsoring a free Pasadena Kids Safety Academy beginning on March 6th 2010. The classes for children between the ages of six and 12 are held for seven consecutive Saturdays at different Pasadena locations from 9:00 a.m. to noon.
February 6, 2010
Quarterly North Lake Specific Plan Update
You can now download the quarterly North Lake Specific Plan Update from the City’s Northwest Programs Division. For questions regarding specific projects, please contact the listed case planner. For any other inquiries, please contact our Northwest Programs Division at (626) 744-4791.
Feb. 4, 2010
Congratulations to Juanita West-Tillman
It is official. NLVBA member Juanita West Tillman has been named the Community Grand Marshal for the 2010 Black History Parade to be held on February 20th. How very proud we are of Juanita! We invite you to join in the celebration by participating in the parade with Pasadena Alumnae Chapter on
that day. Congratulations to Juanita! The Committee chose the best.
Jan. 13, 2010
Fake Emails Claiming to be From IRS Spreading
I just got an email supposedly from the IRS. It looked genuine. Actually opened the attachment in WORD and then there was a link that made me very suspicious. I checked and indeed it is what they call MALWARE --- an embedded program that will allow someone outside to execute commands on your computer.
Dec 23, 2009
Economic Recovery Forum (Free for NLVBA Members!
The message is loud and clear, from President Obama's Job Summit to L.A. Mayor Villaraigos's creating a Kitchen Cabinet of Economic Advisor's to Business Life Magazine & Woodbury University's answer to the call to get serious about Access to Capital & Creating Jobs. “Access to Capital and Creating Jobs,” a timely Economic Recovery Forum on January 14, 2010, has a list of distinguished speakers and panelist.
John Krikorian, publisher of Business Life Magazine and associate and friend of NLVBA member Ron Carter is offering NLVBA members the opportunity to attend this event FREE OF CHARGE.
Nov 20, 2009
Christmas at the Village 2009 Video and E-Flier
Let's pack the house on Thursday, December 3rd at Pinocchio's Pizza!
Click on the image on the right to play the video promo for this event.
Download the e-flier for this event.
Nov 5, 2009
Christmas at the Village 2009
Hello Villagers,
Here's an update on the 2nd Annual Christmas in the Village event:
It's taking place Thursday, December 3, 2009 at Pinocchio's Pizza at 1449 N. Lake Avenue in Pasadena from 6-10pm. The Allan Wasserman Jazz Ensemble will perform throughout the evening. We will honor the Pasadena Fire Department for their work on the Station Fire. The venue, music and honoree have been confirmed.
Nov 6, 2009
Pasadena General Plan Meeting Nov. 10
Hello Villagers,
If you missed last Tuesday's meeting -and if you would like to participate in the Pasadena General Plan session - you have the opportunity to do so on Tuesday, November 10th at PEC.
Pasadena Enterprise Center
1015 North Lake Avenue,
2nd Floor Conference Room
Pasadena, CA 91104
The meeting starts at 9:30 am. Consultant Pixie Boyden will preside.
Nov 5, 2009
Pasadena Police Search Community Input
COMMUNITY INVITED TO GIVE INPUT ON PASADENA POLICE CHIEF SEARCH
Pasadena residents, business owners and other stakeholders are invited to provide input on the search for Pasadena ’s next police chief during a series of community meetings in November.
Nov. 6, 2009
6th Annual Falliday Ceramic Art Fair - Nov 6 -7
Hi All,
Let's pass this info to all our contacts. These folks are great, and we should support them. I hope to see them at our meetings one of these days.
Thanks,
Tami
Oct 23, 2009
Robinson Park Update Meeting
Greetings,
The Fair Oaks Project Area Committee is hosting a community meeting on Tuesday October 27, 2009 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Jackie Robinson Center to provide an update on the Robinson Park Phase One Project.
Topics of discussion shall be project timeline, local hiring status, local sub-contrator opportunities and park name change community process.
Download a flier for this meeting.
Ishmael Trone, Chair
Fair Oaks PAC
Office: 626.796.7164 x12
Oct 23, 2009
BCS Destination Pasadena
The Pasadena Star News is creating a map guide that will showcase local accommodations, restaurants, entertainment and shopping districts in and around Pasadena.
Oct 23, 2009
WARN
On January 1, 2003, California specific Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) requirements (Assembly Bill 2957, Chapter 4, Part 4, Sections 1400-1408, California Labor Code) became law. These Labor Code provisions expand upon requirements in the federal WARN legislation that was effective February 4, 1989.
Oct 12, 2009
What’s New on North Lake – Installation of Solar Trash Compactors
Per the request from the North Lake Village Business Association, the Pasadena Public Works Department has completed the installation of three solar trash compactors along North Lake Avenue. The first solar trash compactor was installed at the southwest corner of Lake and Howard in July 2009. The final two trash compactors have been installed at the southeast corner of Lake and Washington and at the southwest corner of Lake and Boylston.
Should the trash compactors become damaged or tagged, please contact Dan Rix at (626) 744-4267.
Sept 3, 2009The Pasadena Enterprise Zone Needs Your Assistance!The California State Assembly Committee on Jobs, Economic Development and Economy (JEDE) is currently reviewing the effectiveness of the Enterprise Zone Program. Previous attempts from the JEDE Committee sought to eliminate the Enterprise Zone Program indefinitely and eliminate the Targeted Employment Area criteria from the Hiring Credit Program. So far all of these attempts have been stopped by the California Association of Enterprise Zones, key program stakeholders, and concerned businesses. During the months of September and October 2009, the JEDE will hold a series of public hearings to receive input from those that approve of or oppose the Enterprise Zone Program. This is where we need your help. Attached please find a sample testimonial letter that we would like to ask if your business or organization can use and modify to explain why the Enterprise Zone Program is a viable tool necessary to assist your business development. If you would like to help us, please fax your testimonial letter on your letterhead to the JEDE Committee by Monday, September 14, 2009 to (916) 319-2190. The Pasadena Enterprise Zone would also greatly appreciate a copy of your letter for our records as well. We need you help to keep this program alive and thriving in Pasadena and throughout California. Should you have any questions regarding this request for testimonial letters, please contact me. Sincerely, Melissa Alva To download a sample Testimonial in WORD format, click here. |
| As part of the commitment by the City of Pasadena to promote a thriving business community, the Northwest Programs Office has created a one-paged business e-newsletter to provide news articles and highlight any programs that may be of interest to Pasadena businesses. This e-newsletter will be distributed bi-monthly by email. Download the latest e-newsletter here. This newsletter may also be viewed at the City of Pasadena website.
If you wish to add someone to the eZone distribution list, have an Enterprise Zone success story, or have a business resource that you would like to share, please contact Melissa Alva at (626) 744-7347 or email her at malva@cityofpasadena.net. |
Sept 2, 2009
North Lake Public Hearing NoticeConditional Use Permit #4910 The applicant, Malathi Benjamin, on behalf of Agape Life Change, has submitted a Conditional Use Permit to establish a ‘Religious Facility’ (church) use on the subject site and a Minor Conditional Use Permit for shared parking between two uses. The applicant proposes to utilize the existing building at 681 East Washington Boulevard for church services and the existing building at 1370 North El Molino Avenue as offices for the church. Included in the project is a 51 square foot addition to the rear of the 681 East Washington Boulevard building. The Minor Conditional Use Permit application is for shared parking between the new church and the child-day care use. [A complete building permit was submitted to the City for the child daycare use prior to the change of zoning from commercial to residential.] The total required parking for the church and day-care uses is 15 spaces; fourteen parking spaces are proposed. Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 Time: 6:00 p.m. Place: Hale Building Permit Center Hearing Room 175 North Garfield Avenue (Enter at the Ramona Street Side Entrance) Contact Person: David Sinclair Phone: (626) 744-6766 E-mail: dsinclair@cityofpasadena.net Melissa Alva To download Conditional Use Permit #4910 in PDF format, click here. |
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