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• Make Music Pasadena Festival Recap: Little Old Ladies Please Exit Stage Left

  Posted: 06/10/13

  Make Music Pasadena Festival Recap Little Old Ladies Please Exit Stage Left http lamusicblog.com 2013 06 review festival recap make music pasadena

• Pasadena’s Tech Cluster Gaining Recognition in the Los Angeles Metro Region

  Posted: 06/10/13

  Pasadena’s Tech Cluster Gaining Recognition in the Los Angeles Metro Region http pandodaily.com 2013 05 23 silicon beach the selena gomez of socals tech industry

• Enterprise Zone Helps Pasadena’s Businesses Grow

  Posted: 05/21/13

  The Bloom is on the Rose in Pasadena, Thanks to State and Local Incentives Note With job creation and affordable housing on the minds of public officials across California, the power of state local partnerships in stimulating the local economy

• QUIRKY COLLEGIATE FIELD TOURNAMENT APRIL 5 AT ROSE BOWL STADIUM

  Posted: 03/27/13

  QUIRKY COLLEGIATE FIELD TOURNAMENT APRIL 5 AT ROSE BOWL STADIUM    PASADENA, Calif.—Come see and cheer—and chuckle—as students from Pasadena’s premier institutions of higher education duke it out in kooky contests for bragging rights and the coveted Championship Trophy at

• Pasadena” Way Finding” Signs Popping Up Around Town

  Posted: 03/20/13

  PASADENA, Calif.—A series of modern, color coordinated “way finding” signs are popping up in Pasadena www.cityofpasadena.net to enhance the navigation by tourists, business travelers, workers, bicyclists and motorists to Pasadena’s key destinations, attractions, parking and other points of interest.The integrated, directional

• Hiring Incentives 101 Workshop

  Posted: 03/04/13

  City of Pasadena Enterprise Zone, The Foothill Workforce Investment Board, and the Employment Development Department invite you to attend a FREE SEMINAR on how to access state and federal tax credits and cash subsidies for your business.  Wednesday, March 13,

• Come to Pasadena for a Cheeseburger Crawl as Cheeseburger Week Celebrates America’s Favorite Food Cheeseburger Week is January 13 to January 18, 2013

  Posted: 01/06/13

  Come to Pasadena for a Cheeseburger Crawl as Cheeseburger Week Celebrates America’s Favorite Food Cheeseburger Week is January 13 to January 18, 2013 Pasadena, CA 2013′s second annual Cheeseburger Week celebration in Pasadena is January 13 18, 2013. Everyone is

• SB 1186 - $1 Mandated Fee on All Business Licenses and Renewals

  Posted: 12/17/12

  On September 19, 2012, Governor Brown signed Senate Bill (SB 1186) which implemented a $1 state mandated fee from all local businesses.  The primary intent of SB 1186 is to limit the liability of businesses against lawsuits under the American

• 2013 Pasadena Economic Outlook

  Posted: 12/16/12

  Pasadena in 2013 will be a year of dynamic motion as the City creates new opportunities for sustainable economic growth and vitality.  The recently completed assessment by Pasadena’s Economic Development Task Force has helped identify existing strengths and establish several

• Pasadena heats up as a culinary hub

  Posted: 12/16/12

  Pasadena heats up as a culinary hubBy Ann Marsh December 16, 2012

• Pasadena Participates in a Clean Energy Challenge

  Posted: 05/03/12

  The City of Pasadena had the opportunity to be a sponsor for the awards ceremony for the “First Look West Clean Energy Challenge” Western Regional Finals. The US Department of Energy (DOE), Caltech along with other research universities created a

• Pasadena To Host Southern California’s Only Asian Night Market

  Posted: 03/22/12

      Southern California’s only Asian Night Market will be held in Pasadena on Saturday, April 14, 2012 from 5PM to 11 30PM on Oakland Avenue between Colorado Boulevard & Union Street.  Admission is free to the public.     Dubbed

• Inaugural Pasadena Rock’n’Roll Half Marathon

  Posted: 03/01/12

  Thousands of runners and spectators took to city streets for the Inaugural Pasadena Rock’n’Roll Half Marathon on Sunday, February 19th. A joint venture between the Pasadena Center, Rose Bowl and City, the event featured a half marathon distance race, post

• New Businesses in Pasadena

  Posted: 01/23/12

  During this difficult economic period the City's efforts to attract and retain business continues. Here is an activity update from Economic Development Staff.  • Caelux is moving into existing space on Halstead. This is a Caltech spin off that is 

• Celebrate CHEESEBURGER WEEK January 15th through January 20th

  Posted: 01/12/12

  Bon Apetite Celebrate "Cheeseburger Week" January 15th through January 20th in Pasadena. A great way to explore how some of Pasadena's great restaurants make the cheeseburger their own.   Media Coverage  

• Green Dot Corporation Moves to Pasadena

  Posted: 01/10/12

  Green Dot Corporation has moved their headquarters to Pasadena. The ten year lease is for 141,540 square feet at 3465 Foothill Boulevard. The lease transaction will decrease the vacancy rate in Pasadena my approximately one full percentage point. For more

• Stories and Tips for Travelers from Pasadena Locals

  Posted: 11/29/11

  Christopher Reynolds with the Los Angeles Times gets stories and tips for travelers from four Pasadena locals.    

• Recent Updates to the Pasadena Enterprise Zone Program

  Posted: 08/18/11

  With the passing of the State 2011 – 2012 budget on July 1st, the budget retained the Enterprise Zone Program without any amendments. Since the State budget was passed, several reform bills, A.B. 1411 and A.B. 1278 have been introduced

• Property-based Business Improvement Districts (PBIDs)

  Posted: 06/27/11

  Property based Business Improvement Districts (PBIDs) have become an important tool to help Pasadena maintain regional prominence as one of the top visitor destinations in Sothern California. The PBIDs afford the leverage of shared resources resulting in a unique blend

• Competitor Group Announces Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series Expansion to Pasadena

  Posted: 06/22/11

  PRESS RELEASE: Competitor Group Announces Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series Expansion to Pasadena Inaugural Rock ‘n’ Roll Pasadena Half Marathon Expands Global Series to 23 Host Cities in 2012 Pasadena, Calif. (May 4, 2011) – Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the leading media and event resource in the active lifestyle in

• Singpoli Development Project

  Posted: 06/20/11

  Located at the corner of Lake Avenue and Colorado Boulevard in the heart of Pasadena’s central business district, this exciting new development proposal is being pursued by a business partnership management by Singpoli Construction. With entitlements and concept design approved,

• Workforce and Resources in Pasadena Rank High

  Posted: 06/08/11

   Pasadena has been recognized as one of the top small cities in North America for the quality of its workforce and proximity to educational institutions. “fDi Magazine,” a publication of London's “Financial Times” and a provider of foreign direct investment

• Motion Picture Bridesmaids Filmed in Pasadena

  Posted: 05/23/11

      This film which just opened May 2011 filmed for five days (July 19th 23rd, 2010) n Pasadena at 380 South San Rafael Avenue also known as the Batman house.     Kristen Wiig leads the cast as Annie, a maid of honor whose life

• Pasadena – The Unique College Town

  Posted: 04/11/11

  Pasadena – The Unique College Town Pasadena is internationally known for the Rose Parade® and the Rose Bowl Game® but residents and thousands of students know another side of Pasadena – The Unique College Town. With six colleges universities based

• Business Counselors are Coming to Pasadena

  Posted: 02/16/11

  SCORE Counselors are coming to Pasadena SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) in partnership with the City of Pasadena is now providing business counseling services at the Pasadena Public Library.