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Have a Question? Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Location: 388 W. Huntington Drive Arcadia, CA 91007 Phone: (626) 447-2159 Fax: (626) 445-0273 Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday–Friday Email the staff CEO Karen Mac Nair — Karen@ArcadiaCaChamber.org Accounting/bookkeeping: Kim Arnold — Kim@ArcadiaCaChamber.org Membership Sales: Matt Miyasaki – Matt@ArcadiaCaChamber.org General Info: Info@ArcadiaCaChamber.org
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Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Current Board of Directors Executive Board Josh Goldman Secretary Personal blog / website E-mail Brooke Perez Vice-President Personal blog / website E-mail Facebook Sina Mohajer Past-President Personal blog / website E-mail Facebook Linkedin Christine Zito President Personal blog / website E-mail Facebook YouTube Tyler Zikuski Treasurer E-mail Facebook Board of Directors Katy Guo MassMutual Dynasty Wealth Financial & Insurance Partner LLC E-mail Jessica Ortega BMO Bank E-mail Tracy Shaw Tracy Shaw Personal blog / website E-mail Fei Huang Fei Huang Personal blog / website E-mail Chelsea Jones Chelsea Jones Personal blog / website E-mail Sandra Villafan Sandra Villafan Personal blog / website E-mail Jonathan Rodriguez Jonathan Rodriguez Personal blog / website E-mail Vicki Knight Vicki Knight Personal blog / website E-mail Tejon Woods Tejon Woods, DNP, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC Personal blog / website Gaby Flores Le Meridien Hotel Personal blog / website Linkedin Instagram James Alewine III Modern Woodmen of America Personal blog / website E-mail Facebook Linkedin Veronica Verdugo Foothill Credit Union Personal blog / website E-mail Vic Kerasimian Aire Serv of Pasadena Personal blog / website E-mail Amy Moufarrege Servpro of Arcadia Personal blog / website E-mail Diane Pierson Always Best Care Personal blog / website E-mail Facebook X Instagram Francine Chiu Past-President Lisa Schirz Farmers Insurance Arcadia Chamber Board Liaisons Pete Siberell Director of Community Services & Special Projects Dominic Lazzaretto Arcadia City Manager Paul Cheng Arcadia City Council Sylvia Rosenberger Chief Development Officer David Vannasdall School Superintendent Leigh Chavez School Board President Francine Chiu President
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The Arcadia Chamber Of Commerce Serving businesses and the community: The Chamber of Commerce, with a membership of some 400+ leading businesses and citizens, serves primarily as the voice and unmatched marketing, promotional and resource center for the Arcadia business community. The Chamber also serves as the public relations arm of the City and the “front door” through which new visitors to Arcadia, both local and from around the world, are greeted with a warm welcome to our “Community of Homes.” The Chamber sponsors a variety of events, including monthly networking breakfasts and luncheons, a Community Connection forum, the ACE Awards, Dine Arcadia, and more! The Chamber also helps to host the State of the City and supports the community and local non-profit groups in a number of other ways. Mission Statement: “To play a critical and integral role in maintaining a healthy business environment, contributing to the economic growth of the city, and enhancing the city’s image.” Arcadia Chamber Community Roots In 1965, the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce became the geographic hub, as well as the civic hub of the City, when it moved into its eye-catching circular office at the west end of the Civic Center island where Holly Avenue meets Huntington Drive, across from the famous Santa Anita Race Track. The Arcadia Chamber proudly celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2021! Arcadia Chamber Office Info: Office hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday–Friday excepts holidays. Phone: (626) 447-2159 e-mail: Info@ArcadiaCaChamber.org Location: 388 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, Ca. 91007 Arcadia Chamber and Membership Dollars Support Community Strong Business Builds Stronger Community Ongoing Services Information: Assist walk-in visitors and callers with directions, city information, maps, etc. Tourists: Provide thousands of tourist & visitor information brochures. Networking Events: Open to members and prospective members for networking opportunities Signature Events: The Chamber hosts Dine Arcadia, a 2-week celebration of restaurants, every spring Marketing Opportunities: A member exclusive, members can marketing on the Chamber website for no additional cost
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The Arcadia Chamber of Commerce offers many services and resources to its members, most of which can be found here on this website or by calling the Chamber office at 626-447-2159 during regular business hours. You can also email any time to Info@ArcadiaCaChamber.org. Here are just a few of the services we offer. Please click on any of the buttons below to get more information on the services we offer. Ribbon-cuttings for your grand opening or anniversary, at which the Chamber will invite local elected and Chamber officials, and publicize the event before and after. The Mix provides you with an opportunity to showcase your business for a couple of hours at a time and date of your choosing — with the full marketing support of the Chamber. The conference room at the Chamber (pictured) is available for rentals, up to 35 people. Chamber Business Members can rent for a minimum of 2 hours at $35 per hour. Non-Member pricing is $50 per hour with a 2 hour minimum. Certificates of Origin for international trade. Document verification is provided at no charge to members (non-member charge: $50 for each document signed and stamped).
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Meet the Chamber Staff Karen Mac Nair Chief Executive Officer Karen was Executive Director of the Santa Anita Family YMCA in Monrovia … E-mail Read Staff Bios Carrie Lynn Barker Director of Operations Carrie, who lives in Monrovia with her screenwriter husband Brandon … E-mail Read Staff Bios Monica Valenzuela Events Coordinator, Monica Valenzuela is the newest team member at the Arcadia Chamber! Contact: Events@ArcadiaCaChamber.org Meet the Chamber Team
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Rise and Shine Purchase Your Tickets Purchase Your Tickets Welcome to the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Making the Connection Join Our Chamber Being a Member of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce comes with rewarding benefits that can help you grow your business, such as ribbon-cuttings, business mixers, email blasts and posts on various social media platforms, to name a few. We understand running a business because we are a business! Rise and Shine Arcadia Rise and Shine Arcadia is on the third Thursday of each month. Come ready to hand our business cards, give your 30 second pitch, enjoy networking games, and have a hearty breakfast, all while growing your business! CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS. The Mix Mixers are a great way to promote your business. It’s one of our most popular services! Show off your business, network, make powerful contacts, and have a party while you do it. The Arcadia Chamber of Commerce will promote your mixer in our newsletter, on the website, and in e-blasts to our member database. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Presenting Sponsors Embrace The Opportunities Ribbon Cuttings Ribbon Cuttings and grand opening ceremonies benefit Arcadia Chamber members by generating publicity for their businesses. Your event will be listed on the Chamber web site for all to see, as well as on various social media platforms. Networking at Noon Members and Prospective Members are invited to join us for lunchtime networking, held on the 4th Tuesday each month (except for November and December, due to holidays). Play networking games, give your 30 second pitches, and make new connections. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Event Links Rise and Shine Arcadia Networking at Noon Connect and Prosper The Mix Community Connection Community Calendar Printable PDF Events Calendar January 2026 Opens in pdf file Follow Us On Facebook 3,277 Arcadia Chamber of Commerce The Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, with a membership of some leading businesses and citizens, serves primarily as the voice of the business community as well as the public relations arm of the City. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce News Arcadia Chinese Association 43rd Annual Gala Blogs, Member news, NewsJanuary 7, 2026 Arcadia Chinese Association 43rd Annual Gala Start 2026 with Purpose 🌟 ACA Annual Fundraising Gala & Fashion Show 🎉 CHLA 125th Anniversary – Special Edition… Read more Beacon Media Sponsors Health & Wealth Community Event Blogs, Member news, NewsJanuary 7, 2026 Beacon Media Sponsors Health & Wealth Community Event Please click here for a PDF of information on the Beacon Media sponsored Health and Wealth Community… Read more Barnhart School presents Casino Night Gala at Dodger Stadium Blogs, Member news, NewsJanuary 7, 2026 Barnhart School presents Casino Night Gala at Dodger Stadium Please click here for a PDF of the Casino Gala Night flyer from Barnhart School Read more Free Living Trust Zoom Webinar with Foothill Credit Union Blogs, Member news, NewsJanuary 7, 2026 Free Living Trust Zoom Webinar with Foothill Credit Union Foothill Credit Union is excited to host a FREE virtual Living Trust webinar, and we’d love your help… Read more The IKEA Winter Sale is Here Blogs, Member news, NewsJanuary 9, 2026 The IKEA Winter Sale is Here Please click here for a PDF of information on the IKEA Winter Sale Read more Right at Home: Family shares compassion for caregiving – from Pasadena Weekly Blogs, Member news, NewsJanuary 9, 2026 Right at Home: Family shares compassion for caregiving As the Eaton Canyon fire anniversary is upon us, we wanted to reshare this article on Arcadia… Read more Arcadia Community News for January 2026 Blogs, City of Arcadia, Member news, NewsJanuary 8, 2026 Arcadia Community News for January 2026 January 2026 This newsletter shares important updates, stories, and events happening right here in our community. Below, you’ll find a… Read more Upcoming Events from USC Arcadia Hospital Blogs, Member news, NewsJanuary 8, 2026 Upcoming Events from USC Arcadia Hospital Please click here for a PDF of information on Upcoming Events from USC Arcadia Hospital Please click here for… Read more Arcadia Chinese Association 43rd Annual Gala Blogs, Member news, NewsJanuary 7, 2026 Arcadia Chinese Association 43rd Annual Gala Start 2026 with Purpose 🌟 ACA Annual Fundraising Gala & Fashion Show 🎉 CHLA 125th Anniversary – Special Edition… Read more Beacon Media Sponsors Health & Wealth Community Event Blogs, Member news, NewsJanuary 7, 2026 Beacon Media Sponsors Health & Wealth Community Event Please click here for a PDF of information on the Beacon Media sponsored Health and Wealth Community… Read more Barnhart School presents Casino Night Gala at Dodger Stadium Blogs, Member news, NewsJanuary 7, 2026 Barnhart School presents Casino Night Gala at Dodger Stadium Please click here for a PDF of the Casino Gala Night flyer from Barnhart School Read more Free Living Trust Zoom Webinar with Foothill Credit Union Blogs, Member news, NewsJanuary 7, 2026 Free Living Trust Zoom Webinar with Foothill Credit Union Foothill Credit Union is excited to host a FREE virtual Living Trust webinar, and we’d love your help… Read more The IKEA Winter Sale is Here Blogs, Member news, NewsJanuary 9, 2026 The IKEA Winter Sale is Here Please click here for a PDF of information on the IKEA Winter Sale Read more Right at Home: Family shares compassion for caregiving – from Pasadena Weekly Blogs, Member news, NewsJanuary 9, 2026 Right at Home: Family shares compassion for caregiving As the Eaton Canyon fire anniversary is upon us, we wanted to reshare this article on Arcadia… Read more Arcadia Community News for January 2026 Blogs, City of Arcadia, Member news, NewsJanuary 8, 2026 Arcadia Community News for January 2026 January 2026 This newsletter shares important updates, stories, and events happening right here in our community. Below, you’ll find a… Read more Upcoming Events from USC Arcadia Hospital Blogs, Member news, NewsJanuary 8, 2026 Upcoming Events from USC Arcadia Hospital Please click here for a PDF of information on Upcoming Events from USC Arcadia Hospital Please click here for… Read more See More News What Our Members Are Saying The Arcadia Chamber of Commerce is so much more than just a place to swap business cards. In our 5+ years as proud members we have developed valuable business connections that have helped our company grow and made personal friendships that we’ll carry forward for a lifetime. – Cyndi and John Villa, Dance Syndicate DJ Entertainment I have been a member of the Chamber for almost four years and have received so much more than I could have ever imagined. From a business perspective, I believe every small business benefits from being an active member of a chamber and there is none stronger or with more opportunities for you to grow than the Arcadia Chamber. – Dan Hanley, Altrui Consulting The Arcadia chamber has been one of the best partners for my business, no matter what I need they provided the opportunity, from networking to education, most recently showing me how to pivot to on-line. Thank You Arcadia Chamber! – Vicki Knight, Residential Member The Arcadia Chamber has been a terrific way to get to know the community as well as key members of organizations and businesses. The events provide USC Arcadia Hospital with the opportunity to share pertinent health messages with the public. We are proud members of the Arcadia Chamber. – Brian Greene Director, Marketing and Business Development USC Arcadia Hospital The Arcadia Chamber of Commerce is so much more than just a place to swap business cards. In our 5+ years as proud members we have developed valuable business connections that have helped our company grow and made personal friendships that we’ll carry forward for a lifetime. – Cyndi and John Villa, Dance Syndicate DJ Entertainment I have been a member of the Chamber for almost four years and have received so much more than I could have ever imagined. From a business perspective, I believe every small business benefits from being an active member of a chamber and there is none stronger or with more opportunities for you to grow than the Arcadia Chamber. – Dan Hanley, Altrui Consulting
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The Arcadia Chamber spent their May Love Lunch chowing down on delicious choices from the Backhouse, one of the cornerstones in the new Food Alley addition to the Westfield Santa Anita. Across from famed Din Tai Fung, the Backhouse has its own amazing dishes, including nigiri, ramen and rolls alongside very popular ramen dishes. Happy Hour includes yakitori, as well, and the focus remains traditional Japanese cuisine, with multiple locations in the LA area for your convenience. The lunch specials also include a delicious Bento style box. Around 30 guests gathered and filled the tables to dine and taste various plates and network. Love Lunches were created to give ‘love’ to Chamber members’ restaurants while giving members a chance to sit and chat in a casual setting. Categories: Blogs, Member news, News By Carrie Barker May 23, 2018 Tags: Backhouse Love Lunch Westfield Santa Anita Author: Carrie Barker Related posts The IKEA Winter Sale is Here January 9, 2026 Right at Home: Family shares compassion for caregiving – from Pasadena Weekly January 9, 2026 Arcadia Community News for January 2026 January 8, 2026 Upcoming Events from USC Arcadia Hospital January 8, 2026 Arcadia Chinese Association 43rd Annual Gala January 7, 2026 Beacon Media Sponsors Health & Wealth Community Event January 7, 2026
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The History of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Arcadia Chamber of Commerce – a century in the making The original seeds were planted for the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce more than a century ago, only 11 years after Arcadia was incorporated as a city in 1903. But it would be several decades before the organization would take official form and decades more would pass before it grew to its current size. Board of Trade: 1914-1918 The roots of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce stretch back to April 1914 with a group called the Arcadia Board of Trade. The group of 28 men who formed the Board of Trade are said to have been sparked by the spirited women of the Cooperative Arcadians (later called The Woman’s Club) to form this civic promotional organization. Each charter member paid a $1 initiation fee and monthly dues of 25-cents to be paid quarterly. The Board’s goals, as laid out in the constitution adopted at the group’s second meeting, were to “foster and encourage commerce, to stimulate home manufacturers, to assist in securing a market for the products, to induce immigration and the subdivision settlement and cultivation of our lands, to assist in the development of material resources and generally to promote the business interests in the City of Arcadia.” The City Council granted the Board of Trade use of the Council Chambers upstairs in the McCoy Building as its meeting place as of July 27th, 1914. The Board of Trade quickly affiliated itself in September 1914 with the Associated Chambers of Commerce of San Gabriel Valley, which held its next monthly meeting in Arcadia. As the McCoy Building was not big enough to accommodate the larger gathering, the 100 attendees met in the home of O.D. Harris at Orange and Santa Anita Avenues. The very next year, the Board flexed its muscles further by requesting in March that St. Joseph St. be oiled and graded from Santa Anita Ave. to its east extremity. The next month, in April, the Board asked that the Council’s appropriation of $200 for Fourth of July expenses be revoked. The Council not only complied but shortly thereafter appropriated $75 to pay the Board of Trade to act as the city’s official promotional organization. (Twenty-four years later, in 1939, it was the Chamber that sponsored the first Fourth of July celebration in the County’s Arcadia Park, which drew 15,000 people.) The city and the Board next teamed up to split the cost of creating signs denoting Arcadia along local highways. The Board’s last official meeting of record was on July 1, 1918. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce born 1921 Three years later the first group calling itself the Chamber of Commerce was formed on Sept. 19, 1921. During the 1920s and 1930s, the Chamber absorbed the members of several other local business organizations, including the Arcadia Service Association and the Arcadia Business Men’s Association. The Chamber tried valiantly to raise the credibility and image of Arcadia by petitioning the City Council to create the position of City Manager in 1922 to keep up with neighboring towns like Monrovia despite a population in Arcadia of only 2,500. It would be about three more decades before Arcadia would hire its first City Manager. The Chamber provided support to the Santa Anita Riding Club’s effort in 1931 to develop the bridal path along Santa Anita Ave. Also in 1931, the Chamber protested plans to use Ross Field (the county’s current Arcadia Park) as a camp for the unemployed of Los Angeles County. “Directors of the Chamber are strong in their protest against such usage … of the field, especially in view of the fact the government is advertising for bids to remove the hutments from the well-known field,” as commented by to the Arcadia Tribune. Chamber officially incorporated 1934 More than a decade after forming the Chamber, articles of incorporation and bylaws were submitted during a December 1933 meeting at city offices, and the Chamber finally became official with its incorporation on July 16, 1934. The Arcadia Tribune referred to the group as the “live-wire” Arcadia Chamber of Commerce following its official incorporation on July 16, 1934. The paper credited support for the Chamber to the organization’s efforts to improve streets and the water system, plant trees and beautify homes, add street signs, and support the building of everything from sidewalks, a new church, and the Pacific Electric station, to a daily newspaper and factories, as well as representing Arcadia in the Rose Parade. The incorporation of the Chamber came only five months before the first Opening Day at Santa Anita Park on Christmas 1934, which the Chamber promoted with “Welcome” banners for the Los Angeles Turf Club and its patrons along Huntington Drive. High-profile events before and after WWII The Chamber promoted “Arcadia Day” on August 26 at the 1939 World’s Fair in San Francisco and arranged to take the famous race horse, Malicious to the Stockton Fair on the way to the Bay area, which drew 166 press clippings for the horse’s exhibition between races. The Arcadia Chamber of Commerce created the Arcadia Peach Blossom Festival, which ran three years, from 1949 to 1951. The name came from 46 flowering peach trees planted on a 30′ x 300′ strip of land behind City Hall as a World War II veterans’ memorial. The first event on March 26, 1949, was combined with the dedication of the then new City Hall and civic center (the current one still used in 2011), and included a parade featuring a team of horses pulling a stagecoach. The second Arcadia Peach Blossom Festival, on Saturday, March 25, 1950, was tied to the dedication of Memorial Grove at the rear of City Hall and included a golf tournament, tennis tournament, and parade, followed by a “chicken picnic” lunch. The afternoon began with lawn bowling and children’s games, an L.A. County band concert, a folk dance exhibition, the dedication of Memorial Grove, and concluded with a Peach Blossom Ball of square dancing, ballroom dancing, and entertainment at Santa Anita Park’s paddock room and grandstand area. The 1951 event also included a Peach Blossom Queen contest organized by the committee chairman of the “Jr. Chamber of Commerce.” The 1950s, ’60s and ’70s In the late 1950s, the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce purchased the 1926 American LaFrance fire engine owned by the L.A. County Fire Department, one of only 16 delivered to various cities in the U.S. The Chamber gave it in equal shares to the City and the Arcadia Firefighters Association. From 1980 to 1983, several Arcadia Firefighters worked many off-duty hours to restore the fire engine to mint condition, matching parts and features to those of the original engine. It is housed at Headquarters Fire Station No. 105 on Santa Anita Ave. and is showcased in parades and community events, including the Taste of Arcadia. Chamber members met at the various City Hall buildings for years, including the former marble-columned building on the northwest corner of Huntington Dr. and First Ave., before setting up their own office in the Beacon Building (later Arcadia Storage) at 37 W. Huntington Dr., across from Arcadia Park. That space would carry the Chamber through the 1950s and early ’60s. With the demise of the famous Red Line electric railway, land became available in the median of Huntington Dr., on which was built a headquarters for the Chamber in 1964. The new, round Arcadia Chamber of Commerce building became the geographic and civic hub of the City. The Chamber had its own Women’s Division for many years, which sponsored the Annual Youth Safety Run in the 1960s and 1970s. Celebrating 100 Years The Arcadia Chamber celebrated 100 Years in 2021 and is looking forward to more successful years building business and a strong community.
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The Arcadia Chamber Of Commerce Serving businesses and the community: The Chamber of Commerce, with a membership of some 400+ leading businesses and citizens, serves primarily as the voice and unmatched marketing, promotional and resource center for the Arcadia business community. The Chamber also serves as the public relations arm of the City and the “front door” through which new visitors to Arcadia, both local and from around the world, are greeted with a warm welcome to our “Community of Homes.” The Chamber sponsors a variety of events, including monthly networking breakfasts and luncheons, a Community Connection forum, the ACE Awards, Dine Arcadia, and more! The Chamber also helps to host the State of the City and supports the community and local non-profit groups in a number of other ways. Mission Statement: “To play a critical and integral role in maintaining a healthy business environment, contributing to the economic growth of the city, and enhancing the city’s image.” Arcadia Chamber Community Roots In 1965, the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce became the geographic hub, as well as the civic hub of the City, when it moved into its eye-catching circular office at the west end of the Civic Center island where Holly Avenue meets Huntington Drive, across from the famous Santa Anita Race Track. The Arcadia Chamber proudly celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2021! Arcadia Chamber Office Info: Office hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday–Friday excepts holidays. Phone: (626) 447-2159 e-mail: Info@ArcadiaCaChamber.org Location: 388 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, Ca. 91007 Arcadia Chamber and Membership Dollars Support Community Strong Business Builds Stronger Community Ongoing Services Information: Assist walk-in visitors and callers with directions, city information, maps, etc. Tourists: Provide thousands of tourist & visitor information brochures. Networking Events: Open to members and prospective members for networking opportunities Signature Events: The Chamber hosts Dine Arcadia, a 2-week celebration of restaurants, every spring Marketing Opportunities: A member exclusive, members can marketing on the Chamber website for no additional cost
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Board of Directors Application Mission To play a critical and integral role in maintaining a healthy business environment, contributing to the economic growth of the city, and enhancing the city’s image. Position Summary The Board’s purpose is to govern and set policy for the Chamber, support its mission, have responsibility for its finances, and direct its activities. Board members are expected to participate in specific activities and provide leadership to the organization. Board Members are expected to fully support the mission of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce. Responsibilities and Expectations Attendance: Attends and is actively involved in monthly Board meetings, the Strategic Planning meeting, and supports ACC events, including, but not limited to, the Annual ACE Awards, Annual Golf Tournament, Taste of Arcadia event, and monthly networking events, by either sponsorship or attendance. Leadership: Brings leadership qualities that enhance the effectiveness of the Chamber, including establishing policy and approving procedures. Expected to promote the Chamber within the community and encourage businesses to join the Chamber. Training: Attends a Board of Directors orientation. Financial: Participates in discussions about the Chamber’s finances, including voting on approval of the Chamber’s budget and the financial merits of activities and events. Participation: Works constructively and harmoniously with other Board members and staff, represents the Chamber at appropriate functions when requested by the Chair of the Board or the CEO. Attend at least one City Council meeting a year. Confidentiality: Maintains a high level of confidentiality. Support: Must be a decision maker for the member business, shall be the primary point of contact for the members business, and must be in good financial standing with the ACC. On-boarding Process Application submission & review Interview with Board Development Committee Appointment/election approved at the next full Board meeting Orientation by ACC Chair of the Board and CEO First meeting attendance Follow-up by Senior Vice Chair & additional Board members Frequently Asked Questions What is the process for Board application and selection? Board position inquiries are made throughout the calendar year by word-of-mouth, referral, and recruitment. The Board Development Committee meets regularly to examine the industry representation, vacancies, and specific needs of the organization. Applicants are vetted carefully with the guidelines mentioned above in mind. Finalist candidates must appear for an in-person interview. You are encouraged to review the position summary and responsibilities thoroughly. Should you be interested in applying for a Board position, complete the attached application and agreement and email to karen@arcadiacachamber.org if you are selected, the full Board must approve your nomination of Directors at an upcoming meeting. What does the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce look for in potential Board members? How long are the terms of office? How many Board meetings are held annually? What if I cannot attend a Board meeting? Are there any additional time commitments? What expenses are required for Board members? *Subject to change Application Today's Date:* Your Full Name:* Organization: * Your Email:* Position: * Industry: * Company Address:* Company Phone: * Number of Employees: * Cell Phone: * Experience Describe your business:* List boards and committees that you have served on or currently serve on:* list any additional community involvement:* Summarize the intent/motivation of why you hope to participate on the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Board:* In addition to participating in the board meetings, what would your contribution be?* Agreement I request my name to be submitted for consideration for nomination to the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce for possible election to the Board of Directors. If I am elected, I agree to do the following: Attend a Board orientation. Attend all regular Board Meetings held on the second Tuesday of each month and special meetings as may be required. Our attendance policy stipulates that more than 5 absences deem a Board member’s seat open for consideration of removal. Attend the Annual Strategic Planning Meeting. Support all major events by sponsorship and/or attendance. Major events include but not limited to: ACE Awards Dinner, Annual Golf Tournament and Tasting Event. Enter into full discussion and participation in policy decisions affecting the Chamber and business community. Maintain the confidentiality of all Board business. The financial commitment for a director includes the participation and support for Chamber programs. The minimum estimated annual expense is $1,800/year in addition to annual membership dues. Signature: By printing your name, which will be your signature on this document serves as your official agreement to become a member of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce's Board of Directors. Print Name:* Business Representing: Date of Signature:* Submit Thank you for applying for a position on the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
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The Arcadia Chamber of Commerce will promote your mixer in our newsletter, on the website, and in e-blasts to our member database. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Presenting Sponsors Embrace The Opportunities Ribbon Cuttings Ribbon Cuttings and grand opening ceremonies benefit Arcadia Chamber members by generating publicity for their businesses. Your event will be listed on the Chamber web site for all to see, as well as on various social media platforms. Networking at Noon Members and Prospective Members are invited to join us for lunchtime networking, held on the 4th Tuesday each month (except for November and December, due to holidays). Play networking games, give your 30 second pitches, and make new connections. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Event Links Rise and Shine Arcadia Networking at Noon Connect and Prosper The Mix Community Connection Community Calendar Printable PDF Events Calendar January 2026 Opens in pdf file Follow Us On Facebook 3,277 Arcadia Chamber of Commerce The Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, with a membership of some leading businesses and citizens, serves primarily as the voice of the business community as well as the public relations arm of the City. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce News Arcadia Chinese Association 43rd Annual Gala Blogs, Member news, NewsJanuary 7, 2026 Arcadia Chinese Association 43rd Annual Gala Start 2026 with Purpose 🌟 ACA Annual Fundraising Gala & Fashion Show 🎉 CHLA 125th Anniversary – Special Edition… Read more Beacon Media Sponsors Health & Wealth Community Event Blogs, Member news, NewsJanuary 7, 2026 Beacon Media Sponsors Health & Wealth Community Event Please click here for a PDF of information on the Beacon Media sponsored Health and Wealth Community… Read more Barnhart School presents Casino Night Gala at Dodger Stadium Blogs, Member news, NewsJanuary 7, 2026 Barnhart School presents Casino Night Gala at Dodger Stadium Please click here for a PDF of the Casino Gala Night flyer from Barnhart School Read more Free Living Trust Zoom Webinar with Foothill Credit Union Blogs, Member news, NewsJanuary 7, 2026 Free Living Trust Zoom Webinar with Foothill Credit Union Foothill Credit Union is excited to host a FREE virtual Living Trust webinar, and we’d love your help… Read more The IKEA Winter Sale is Here Blogs, Member news, NewsJanuary 9, 2026 The IKEA Winter Sale is Here Please click here for a PDF of information on the IKEA Winter Sale Read more Right at Home: Family shares compassion for caregiving – from Pasadena Weekly Blogs, Member news, NewsJanuary 9, 2026 Right at Home: Family shares compassion for caregiving As the Eaton Canyon fire anniversary is upon us, we wanted to reshare this article on Arcadia… Read more Arcadia Community News for January 2026 Blogs, City of Arcadia, Member news, NewsJanuary 8, 2026 Arcadia Community News for January 2026 January 2026 This newsletter shares important updates, stories, and events happening right here in our community. Below, you’ll find a… Read more Upcoming Events from USC Arcadia Hospital Blogs, Member news, NewsJanuary 8, 2026 Upcoming Events from USC Arcadia Hospital Please click here for a PDF of information on Upcoming Events from USC Arcadia Hospital Please click here for… Read more Arcadia Chinese Association 43rd Annual Gala Blogs, Member news, NewsJanuary 7, 2026 Arcadia Chinese Association 43rd Annual Gala Start 2026 with Purpose 🌟 ACA Annual Fundraising Gala & Fashion Show 🎉 CHLA 125th Anniversary – Special Edition… Read more Beacon Media Sponsors Health & Wealth Community Event Blogs, Member news, NewsJanuary 7, 2026 Beacon Media Sponsors Health & Wealth Community Event Please click here for a PDF of information on the Beacon Media sponsored Health and Wealth Community… Read more Barnhart School presents Casino Night Gala at Dodger Stadium Blogs, Member news, NewsJanuary 7, 2026 Barnhart School presents Casino Night Gala at Dodger Stadium Please click here for a PDF of the Casino Gala Night flyer from Barnhart School Read more Free Living Trust Zoom Webinar with Foothill Credit Union Blogs, Member news, NewsJanuary 7, 2026 Free Living Trust Zoom Webinar with Foothill Credit Union Foothill Credit Union is excited to host a FREE virtual Living Trust webinar, and we’d love your help… Read more The IKEA Winter Sale is Here Blogs, Member news, NewsJanuary 9, 2026 The IKEA Winter Sale is Here Please click here for a PDF of information on the IKEA Winter Sale Read more Right at Home: Family shares compassion for caregiving – from Pasadena Weekly Blogs, Member news, NewsJanuary 9, 2026 Right at Home: Family shares compassion for caregiving As the Eaton Canyon fire anniversary is upon us, we wanted to reshare this article on Arcadia… Read more Arcadia Community News for January 2026 Blogs, City of Arcadia, Member news, NewsJanuary 8, 2026 Arcadia Community News for January 2026 January 2026 This newsletter shares important updates, stories, and events happening right here in our community. Below, you’ll find a… Read more Upcoming Events from USC Arcadia Hospital Blogs, Member news, NewsJanuary 8, 2026 Upcoming Events from USC Arcadia Hospital Please click here for a PDF of information on Upcoming Events from USC Arcadia Hospital Please click here for… Read more See More News What Our Members Are Saying The Arcadia Chamber of Commerce is so much more than just a place to swap business cards. In our 5+ years as proud members we have developed valuable business connections that have helped our company grow and made personal friendships that we’ll carry forward for a lifetime. – Cyndi and John Villa, Dance Syndicate DJ Entertainment I have been a member of the Chamber for almost four years and have received so much more than I could have ever imagined. From a business perspective, I believe every small business benefits from being an active member of a chamber and there is none stronger or with more opportunities for you to grow than the Arcadia Chamber. – Dan Hanley, Altrui Consulting The Arcadia chamber has been one of the best partners for my business, no matter what I need they provided the opportunity, from networking to education, most recently showing me how to pivot to on-line. Thank You Arcadia Chamber! – Vicki Knight, Residential Member The Arcadia Chamber has been a terrific way to get to know the community as well as key members of organizations and businesses. The events provide USC Arcadia Hospital with the opportunity to share pertinent health messages with the public. We are proud members of the Arcadia Chamber. – Brian Greene Director, Marketing and Business Development USC Arcadia Hospital The Arcadia Chamber of Commerce is so much more than just a place to swap business cards. In our 5+ years as proud members we have developed valuable business connections that have helped our company grow and made personal friendships that we’ll carry forward for a lifetime. – Cyndi and John Villa, Dance Syndicate DJ Entertainment I have been a member of the Chamber for almost four years and have received so much more than I could have ever imagined. From a business perspective, I believe every small business benefits from being an active member of a chamber and there is none stronger or with more opportunities for you to grow than the Arcadia Chamber. – Dan Hanley, Altrui Consulting",
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"content": "The Arcadia Chamber spent their May Love Lunch chowing down on delicious choices from the Backhouse, one of the cornerstones in the new Food Alley addition to the Westfield Santa Anita. Across from famed Din Tai Fung, the Backhouse has its own amazing dishes, including nigiri, ramen and rolls alongside very popular ramen dishes. Happy Hour includes yakitori, as well, and the focus remains traditional Japanese cuisine, with multiple locations in the LA area for your convenience. The lunch specials also include a delicious Bento style box. Around 30 guests gathered and filled the tables to dine and taste various plates and network. Love Lunches were created to give ‘love’ to Chamber members’ restaurants while giving members a chance to sit and chat in a casual setting. Categories: Blogs, Member news, News By Carrie Barker May 23, 2018 Tags: Backhouse Love Lunch Westfield Santa Anita Author: Carrie Barker Related posts The IKEA Winter Sale is Here January 9, 2026 Right at Home: Family shares compassion for caregiving – from Pasadena Weekly January 9, 2026 Arcadia Community News for January 2026 January 8, 2026 Upcoming Events from USC Arcadia Hospital January 8, 2026 Arcadia Chinese Association 43rd Annual Gala January 7, 2026 Beacon Media Sponsors Health & Wealth Community Event January 7, 2026",
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"content": "The History of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Arcadia Chamber of Commerce – a century in the making The original seeds were planted for the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce more than a century ago, only 11 years after Arcadia was incorporated as a city in 1903. But it would be several decades before the organization would take official form and decades more would pass before it grew to its current size. Board of Trade: 1914-1918 The roots of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce stretch back to April 1914 with a group called the Arcadia Board of Trade. The group of 28 men who formed the Board of Trade are said to have been sparked by the spirited women of the Cooperative Arcadians (later called The Woman’s Club) to form this civic promotional organization. Each charter member paid a $1 initiation fee and monthly dues of 25-cents to be paid quarterly. The Board’s goals, as laid out in the constitution adopted at the group’s second meeting, were to “foster and encourage commerce, to stimulate home manufacturers, to assist in securing a market for the products, to induce immigration and the subdivision settlement and cultivation of our lands, to assist in the development of material resources and generally to promote the business interests in the City of Arcadia.” The City Council granted the Board of Trade use of the Council Chambers upstairs in the McCoy Building as its meeting place as of July 27th, 1914. The Board of Trade quickly affiliated itself in September 1914 with the Associated Chambers of Commerce of San Gabriel Valley, which held its next monthly meeting in Arcadia. As the McCoy Building was not big enough to accommodate the larger gathering, the 100 attendees met in the home of O.D. Harris at Orange and Santa Anita Avenues. The very next year, the Board flexed its muscles further by requesting in March that St. Joseph St. be oiled and graded from Santa Anita Ave. to its east extremity. The next month, in April, the Board asked that the Council’s appropriation of $200 for Fourth of July expenses be revoked. The Council not only complied but shortly thereafter appropriated $75 to pay the Board of Trade to act as the city’s official promotional organization. (Twenty-four years later, in 1939, it was the Chamber that sponsored the first Fourth of July celebration in the County’s Arcadia Park, which drew 15,000 people.) The city and the Board next teamed up to split the cost of creating signs denoting Arcadia along local highways. The Board’s last official meeting of record was on July 1, 1918. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce born 1921 Three years later the first group calling itself the Chamber of Commerce was formed on Sept. 19, 1921. During the 1920s and 1930s, the Chamber absorbed the members of several other local business organizations, including the Arcadia Service Association and the Arcadia Business Men’s Association. The Chamber tried valiantly to raise the credibility and image of Arcadia by petitioning the City Council to create the position of City Manager in 1922 to keep up with neighboring towns like Monrovia despite a population in Arcadia of only 2,500. It would be about three more decades before Arcadia would hire its first City Manager. The Chamber provided support to the Santa Anita Riding Club’s effort in 1931 to develop the bridal path along Santa Anita Ave. Also in 1931, the Chamber protested plans to use Ross Field (the county’s current Arcadia Park) as a camp for the unemployed of Los Angeles County. “Directors of the Chamber are strong in their protest against such usage … of the field, especially in view of the fact the government is advertising for bids to remove the hutments from the well-known field,” as commented by to the Arcadia Tribune. Chamber officially incorporated 1934 More than a decade after forming the Chamber, articles of incorporation and bylaws were submitted during a December 1933 meeting at city offices, and the Chamber finally became official with its incorporation on July 16, 1934. The Arcadia Tribune referred to the group as the “live-wire” Arcadia Chamber of Commerce following its official incorporation on July 16, 1934. The paper credited support for the Chamber to the organization’s efforts to improve streets and the water system, plant trees and beautify homes, add street signs, and support the building of everything from sidewalks, a new church, and the Pacific Electric station, to a daily newspaper and factories, as well as representing Arcadia in the Rose Parade. The incorporation of the Chamber came only five months before the first Opening Day at Santa Anita Park on Christmas 1934, which the Chamber promoted with “Welcome” banners for the Los Angeles Turf Club and its patrons along Huntington Drive. High-profile events before and after WWII The Chamber promoted “Arcadia Day” on August 26 at the 1939 World’s Fair in San Francisco and arranged to take the famous race horse, Malicious to the Stockton Fair on the way to the Bay area, which drew 166 press clippings for the horse’s exhibition between races. The Arcadia Chamber of Commerce created the Arcadia Peach Blossom Festival, which ran three years, from 1949 to 1951. The name came from 46 flowering peach trees planted on a 30′ x 300′ strip of land behind City Hall as a World War II veterans’ memorial. The first event on March 26, 1949, was combined with the dedication of the then new City Hall and civic center (the current one still used in 2011), and included a parade featuring a team of horses pulling a stagecoach. The second Arcadia Peach Blossom Festival, on Saturday, March 25, 1950, was tied to the dedication of Memorial Grove at the rear of City Hall and included a golf tournament, tennis tournament, and parade, followed by a “chicken picnic” lunch. The afternoon began with lawn bowling and children’s games, an L.A. County band concert, a folk dance exhibition, the dedication of Memorial Grove, and concluded with a Peach Blossom Ball of square dancing, ballroom dancing, and entertainment at Santa Anita Park’s paddock room and grandstand area. The 1951 event also included a Peach Blossom Queen contest organized by the committee chairman of the “Jr. Chamber of Commerce.” The 1950s, ’60s and ’70s In the late 1950s, the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce purchased the 1926 American LaFrance fire engine owned by the L.A. County Fire Department, one of only 16 delivered to various cities in the U.S. The Chamber gave it in equal shares to the City and the Arcadia Firefighters Association. From 1980 to 1983, several Arcadia Firefighters worked many off-duty hours to restore the fire engine to mint condition, matching parts and features to those of the original engine. It is housed at Headquarters Fire Station No. 105 on Santa Anita Ave. and is showcased in parades and community events, including the Taste of Arcadia. Chamber members met at the various City Hall buildings for years, including the former marble-columned building on the northwest corner of Huntington Dr. and First Ave., before setting up their own office in the Beacon Building (later Arcadia Storage) at 37 W. Huntington Dr., across from Arcadia Park. That space would carry the Chamber through the 1950s and early ’60s. With the demise of the famous Red Line electric railway, land became available in the median of Huntington Dr., on which was built a headquarters for the Chamber in 1964. The new, round Arcadia Chamber of Commerce building became the geographic and civic hub of the City. The Chamber had its own Women’s Division for many years, which sponsored the Annual Youth Safety Run in the 1960s and 1970s. Celebrating 100 Years The Arcadia Chamber celebrated 100 Years in 2021 and is looking forward to more successful years building business and a strong community.",
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"content": "The Arcadia Chamber Of Commerce Serving businesses and the community: The Chamber of Commerce, with a membership of some 400+ leading businesses and citizens, serves primarily as the voice and unmatched marketing, promotional and resource center for the Arcadia business community. The Chamber also serves as the public relations arm of the City and the “front door” through which new visitors to Arcadia, both local and from around the world, are greeted with a warm welcome to our “Community of Homes.” The Chamber sponsors a variety of events, including monthly networking breakfasts and luncheons, a Community Connection forum, the ACE Awards, Dine Arcadia, and more! The Chamber also helps to host the State of the City and supports the community and local non-profit groups in a number of other ways. Mission Statement: “To play a critical and integral role in maintaining a healthy business environment, contributing to the economic growth of the city, and enhancing the city’s image.” Arcadia Chamber Community Roots In 1965, the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce became the geographic hub, as well as the civic hub of the City, when it moved into its eye-catching circular office at the west end of the Civic Center island where Holly Avenue meets Huntington Drive, across from the famous Santa Anita Race Track. The Arcadia Chamber proudly celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2021! Arcadia Chamber Office Info: Office hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday–Friday excepts holidays. Phone: (626) 447-2159 e-mail: Info@ArcadiaCaChamber.org Location: 388 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, Ca. 91007 Arcadia Chamber and Membership Dollars Support Community Strong Business Builds Stronger Community Ongoing Services Information: Assist walk-in visitors and callers with directions, city information, maps, etc. Tourists: Provide thousands of tourist & visitor information brochures. Networking Events: Open to members and prospective members for networking opportunities Signature Events: The Chamber hosts Dine Arcadia, a 2-week celebration of restaurants, every spring Marketing Opportunities: A member exclusive, members can marketing on the Chamber website for no additional cost",
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"content": "Board of Directors Application Mission To play a critical and integral role in maintaining a healthy business environment, contributing to the economic growth of the city, and enhancing the city’s image. Position Summary The Board’s purpose is to govern and set policy for the Chamber, support its mission, have responsibility for its finances, and direct its activities. Board members are expected to participate in specific activities and provide leadership to the organization. Board Members are expected to fully support the mission of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce. Responsibilities and Expectations Attendance: Attends and is actively involved in monthly Board meetings, the Strategic Planning meeting, and supports ACC events, including, but not limited to, the Annual ACE Awards, Annual Golf Tournament, Taste of Arcadia event, and monthly networking events, by either sponsorship or attendance. Leadership: Brings leadership qualities that enhance the effectiveness of the Chamber, including establishing policy and approving procedures. Expected to promote the Chamber within the community and encourage businesses to join the Chamber. Training: Attends a Board of Directors orientation. Financial: Participates in discussions about the Chamber’s finances, including voting on approval of the Chamber’s budget and the financial merits of activities and events. Participation: Works constructively and harmoniously with other Board members and staff, represents the Chamber at appropriate functions when requested by the Chair of the Board or the CEO. Attend at least one City Council meeting a year. Confidentiality: Maintains a high level of confidentiality. Support: Must be a decision maker for the member business, shall be the primary point of contact for the members business, and must be in good financial standing with the ACC. On-boarding Process Application submission & review Interview with Board Development Committee Appointment/election approved at the next full Board meeting Orientation by ACC Chair of the Board and CEO First meeting attendance Follow-up by Senior Vice Chair & additional Board members Frequently Asked Questions What is the process for Board application and selection? Board position inquiries are made throughout the calendar year by word-of-mouth, referral, and recruitment. The Board Development Committee meets regularly to examine the industry representation, vacancies, and specific needs of the organization. Applicants are vetted carefully with the guidelines mentioned above in mind. Finalist candidates must appear for an in-person interview. You are encouraged to review the position summary and responsibilities thoroughly. Should you be interested in applying for a Board position, complete the attached application and agreement and email to karen@arcadiacachamber.org if you are selected, the full Board must approve your nomination of Directors at an upcoming meeting. What does the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce look for in potential Board members? How long are the terms of office? How many Board meetings are held annually? What if I cannot attend a Board meeting? Are there any additional time commitments? What expenses are required for Board members? *Subject to change Application Today's Date:* Your Full Name:* Organization: * Your Email:* Position: * Industry: * Company Address:* Company Phone: * Number of Employees: * Cell Phone: * Experience Describe your business:* List boards and committees that you have served on or currently serve on:* list any additional community involvement:* Summarize the intent/motivation of why you hope to participate on the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Board:* In addition to participating in the board meetings, what would your contribution be?* Agreement I request my name to be submitted for consideration for nomination to the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce for possible election to the Board of Directors. If I am elected, I agree to do the following: Attend a Board orientation. Attend all regular Board Meetings held on the second Tuesday of each month and special meetings as may be required. Our attendance policy stipulates that more than 5 absences deem a Board member’s seat open for consideration of removal. Attend the Annual Strategic Planning Meeting. Support all major events by sponsorship and/or attendance. Major events include but not limited to: ACE Awards Dinner, Annual Golf Tournament and Tasting Event. Enter into full discussion and participation in policy decisions affecting the Chamber and business community. Maintain the confidentiality of all Board business. The financial commitment for a director includes the participation and support for Chamber programs. The minimum estimated annual expense is $1,800/year in addition to annual membership dues. Signature: By printing your name, which will be your signature on this document serves as your official agreement to become a member of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce's Board of Directors. Print Name:* Business Representing: Date of Signature:* Submit Thank you for applying for a position on the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.",
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"full_text": "================================================================================\nFULL TEXT EXTRACTION: Arcadia Chamber of Commerce – Visitors Info\nURL: https://arcadiacachamber.org/visitors-info/\nExtracted: 2026-01-09T19:07:30.117472Z\n================================================================================\n\n\n────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────\nPAGE 1: Arcadia Chamber of Commerce - The Connection to the Business Community\nURL: https://arcadiacachamber.org/contact\nWords: 49\n────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────\n\nHave a Question? Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Location: 388 W. Huntington Drive Arcadia, CA 91007 Phone: (626) 447-2159 Fax: (626) 445-0273 Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday–Friday Email the staff CEO Karen Mac Nair — Karen@ArcadiaCaChamber.org Accounting/bookkeeping: Kim Arnold — Kim@ArcadiaCaChamber.org Membership Sales: Matt Miyasaki – Matt@ArcadiaCaChamber.org General Info: Info@ArcadiaCaChamber.org\n\n\n────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────\nPAGE 2: Arcadia Chamber of Commerce - The Connection to the Business Community\nURL: https://arcadiacachamber.org/about/board-of-directors/\nWords: 252\n────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────\n\nArcadia Chamber of Commerce Current Board of Directors Executive Board Josh Goldman Secretary Personal blog / website E-mail Brooke Perez Vice-President Personal blog / website E-mail Facebook Sina Mohajer Past-President Personal blog / website E-mail Facebook Linkedin Christine Zito President Personal blog / website E-mail Facebook YouTube Tyler Zikuski Treasurer E-mail Facebook Board of Directors Katy Guo MassMutual Dynasty Wealth Financial & Insurance Partner LLC E-mail Jessica Ortega BMO Bank E-mail Tracy Shaw Tracy Shaw Personal blog / website E-mail Fei Huang Fei Huang Personal blog / website E-mail Chelsea Jones Chelsea Jones Personal blog / website E-mail Sandra Villafan Sandra Villafan Personal blog / website E-mail Jonathan Rodriguez Jonathan Rodriguez Personal blog / website E-mail Vicki Knight Vicki Knight Personal blog / website E-mail Tejon Woods Tejon Woods, DNP, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC Personal blog / website Gaby Flores Le Meridien Hotel Personal blog / website Linkedin Instagram James Alewine III Modern Woodmen of America Personal blog / website E-mail Facebook Linkedin Veronica Verdugo Foothill Credit Union Personal blog / website E-mail Vic Kerasimian Aire Serv of Pasadena Personal blog / website E-mail Amy Moufarrege Servpro of Arcadia Personal blog / website E-mail Diane Pierson Always Best Care Personal blog / website E-mail Facebook X Instagram Francine Chiu Past-President Lisa Schirz Farmers Insurance Arcadia Chamber Board Liaisons Pete Siberell Director of Community Services & Special Projects Dominic Lazzaretto Arcadia City Manager Paul Cheng Arcadia City Council Sylvia Rosenberger Chief Development Officer David Vannasdall School Superintendent Leigh Chavez School Board President Francine Chiu President\n\n\n────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────\nPAGE 3: Arcadia Chamber of Commerce - The Connection to the Business Community\nURL: https://arcadiacachamber.org/about/\nWords: 324\n────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────\n\nThe Arcadia Chamber Of Commerce Serving businesses and the community: The Chamber of Commerce, with a membership of some 400+ leading businesses and citizens, serves primarily as the voice and unmatched marketing, promotional and resource center for the Arcadia business community. The Chamber also serves as the public relations arm of the City and the “front door” through which new visitors to Arcadia, both local and from around the world, are greeted with a warm welcome to our “Community of Homes.” The Chamber sponsors a variety of events, including monthly networking breakfasts and luncheons, a Community Connection forum, the ACE Awards, Dine Arcadia, and more! The Chamber also helps to host the State of the City and supports the community and local non-profit groups in a number of other ways. Mission Statement: “To play a critical and integral role in maintaining a healthy business environment, contributing to the economic growth of the city, and enhancing the city’s image.” Arcadia Chamber Community Roots In 1965, the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce became the geographic hub, as well as the civic hub of the City, when it moved into its eye-catching circular office at the west end of the Civic Center island where Holly Avenue meets Huntington Drive, across from the famous Santa Anita Race Track. The Arcadia Chamber proudly celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2021! Arcadia Chamber Office Info: Office hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday–Friday excepts holidays. Phone: (626) 447-2159 e-mail: Info@ArcadiaCaChamber.org Location: 388 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, Ca. 91007 Arcadia Chamber and Membership Dollars Support Community Strong Business Builds Stronger Community Ongoing Services Information: Assist walk-in visitors and callers with directions, city information, maps, etc. Tourists: Provide thousands of tourist & visitor information brochures. Networking Events: Open to members and prospective members for networking opportunities Signature Events: The Chamber hosts Dine Arcadia, a 2-week celebration of restaurants, every spring Marketing Opportunities: A member exclusive, members can marketing on the Chamber website for no additional cost\n\n\n────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────\nPAGE 4: Arcadia Chamber of Commerce - The Connection to the Business Community\nURL: https://arcadiacachamber.org/services\nWords: 193\n────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────\n\nThe Arcadia Chamber of Commerce offers many services and resources to its members, most of which can be found here on this website or by calling the Chamber office at 626-447-2159 during regular business hours. You can also email any time to Info@ArcadiaCaChamber.org. Here are just a few of the services we offer. Please click on any of the buttons below to get more information on the services we offer. Ribbon-cuttings for your grand opening or anniversary, at which the Chamber will invite local elected and Chamber officials, and publicize the event before and after. The Mix provides you with an opportunity to showcase your business for a couple of hours at a time and date of your choosing — with the full marketing support of the Chamber. The conference room at the Chamber (pictured) is available for rentals, up to 35 people. Chamber Business Members can rent for a minimum of 2 hours at $35 per hour. Non-Member pricing is $50 per hour with a 2 hour minimum. Certificates of Origin for international trade. Document verification is provided at no charge to members (non-member charge: $50 for each document signed and stamped).\n\n\n────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────\nPAGE 5: Arcadia Chamber of Commerce - The Connection to the Business Community\nURL: https://arcadiacachamber.org/about/staff/\nWords: 69\n────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────\n\nMeet the Chamber Staff Karen Mac Nair Chief Executive Officer Karen was Executive Director of the Santa Anita Family YMCA in Monrovia … E-mail Read Staff Bios Carrie Lynn Barker Director of Operations Carrie, who lives in Monrovia with her screenwriter husband Brandon … E-mail Read Staff Bios Monica Valenzuela Events Coordinator, Monica Valenzuela is the newest team member at the Arcadia Chamber! Contact: Events@ArcadiaCaChamber.org Meet the Chamber Team\n\n\n────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────\nPAGE 6: Arcadia Chamber of Commerce - Connection to the Business Community\nURL: https://arcadiacachamber.org/\nWords: 1,342\n────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────\n\nRise and Shine Purchase Your Tickets Purchase Your Tickets Welcome to the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Making the Connection Join Our Chamber Being a Member of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce comes with rewarding benefits that can help you grow your business, such as ribbon-cuttings, business mixers, email blasts and posts on various social media platforms, to name a few. We understand running a business because we are a business! Rise and Shine Arcadia Rise and Shine Arcadia is on the third Thursday of each month. Come ready to hand our business cards, give your 30 second pitch, enjoy networking games, and have a hearty breakfast, all while growing your business! CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS. The Mix Mixers are a great way to promote your business. It’s one of our most popular services! Show off your business, network, make powerful contacts, and have a party while you do it. The Arcadia Chamber of Commerce will promote your mixer in our newsletter, on the website, and in e-blasts to our member database. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Presenting Sponsors Embrace The Opportunities Ribbon Cuttings Ribbon Cuttings and grand opening ceremonies benefit Arcadia Chamber members by generating publicity for their businesses. Your event will be listed on the Chamber web site for all to see, as well as on various social media platforms. Networking at Noon Members and Prospective Members are invited to join us for lunchtime networking, held on the 4th Tuesday each month (except for November and December, due to holidays). Play networking games, give your 30 second pitches, and make new connections. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Event Links Rise and Shine Arcadia Networking at Noon Connect and Prosper The Mix Community Connection Community Calendar Printable PDF Events Calendar January 2026 Opens in pdf file Follow Us On Facebook 3,277 Arcadia Chamber of Commerce The Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, with a membership of some leading businesses and citizens, serves primarily as the voice of the business community as well as the public relations arm of the City. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce News Arcadia Chinese Association 43rd Annual Gala Blogs, Member news, NewsJanuary 7, 2026 Arcadia Chinese Association 43rd Annual Gala Start 2026 with Purpose 🌟 ACA Annual Fundraising Gala & Fashion Show 🎉 CHLA 125th Anniversary – Special Edition… Read more Beacon Media Sponsors Health & Wealth Community Event Blogs, Member news, NewsJanuary 7, 2026 Beacon Media Sponsors Health & Wealth Community Event Please click here for a PDF of information on the Beacon Media sponsored Health and Wealth Community… Read more Barnhart School presents Casino Night Gala at Dodger Stadium Blogs, Member news, NewsJanuary 7, 2026 Barnhart School presents Casino Night Gala at Dodger Stadium Please click here for a PDF of the Casino Gala Night flyer from Barnhart School Read more Free Living Trust Zoom Webinar with Foothill Credit Union Blogs, Member news, NewsJanuary 7, 2026 Free Living Trust Zoom Webinar with Foothill Credit Union Foothill Credit Union is excited to host a FREE virtual Living Trust webinar, and we’d love your help… Read more The IKEA Winter Sale is Here Blogs, Member news, NewsJanuary 9, 2026 The IKEA Winter Sale is Here Please click here for a PDF of information on the IKEA Winter Sale Read more Right at Home: Family shares compassion for caregiving – from Pasadena Weekly Blogs, Member news, NewsJanuary 9, 2026 Right at Home: Family shares compassion for caregiving As the Eaton Canyon fire anniversary is upon us, we wanted to reshare this article on Arcadia… Read more Arcadia Community News for January 2026 Blogs, City of Arcadia, Member news, NewsJanuary 8, 2026 Arcadia Community News for January 2026 January 2026 This newsletter shares important updates, stories, and events happening right here in our community. Below, you’ll find a… Read more Upcoming Events from USC Arcadia Hospital Blogs, Member news, NewsJanuary 8, 2026 Upcoming Events from USC Arcadia Hospital Please click here for a PDF of information on Upcoming Events from USC Arcadia Hospital Please click here for… Read more Arcadia Chinese Association 43rd Annual Gala Blogs, Member news, NewsJanuary 7, 2026 Arcadia Chinese Association 43rd Annual Gala Start 2026 with Purpose 🌟 ACA Annual Fundraising Gala & Fashion Show 🎉 CHLA 125th Anniversary – Special Edition… Read more Beacon Media Sponsors Health & Wealth Community Event Blogs, Member news, NewsJanuary 7, 2026 Beacon Media Sponsors Health & Wealth Community Event Please click here for a PDF of information on the Beacon Media sponsored Health and Wealth Community… Read more Barnhart School presents Casino Night Gala at Dodger Stadium Blogs, Member news, NewsJanuary 7, 2026 Barnhart School presents Casino Night Gala at Dodger Stadium Please click here for a PDF of the Casino Gala Night flyer from Barnhart School Read more Free Living Trust Zoom Webinar with Foothill Credit Union Blogs, Member news, NewsJanuary 7, 2026 Free Living Trust Zoom Webinar with Foothill Credit Union Foothill Credit Union is excited to host a FREE virtual Living Trust webinar, and we’d love your help… Read more The IKEA Winter Sale is Here Blogs, Member news, NewsJanuary 9, 2026 The IKEA Winter Sale is Here Please click here for a PDF of information on the IKEA Winter Sale Read more Right at Home: Family shares compassion for caregiving – from Pasadena Weekly Blogs, Member news, NewsJanuary 9, 2026 Right at Home: Family shares compassion for caregiving As the Eaton Canyon fire anniversary is upon us, we wanted to reshare this article on Arcadia… Read more Arcadia Community News for January 2026 Blogs, City of Arcadia, Member news, NewsJanuary 8, 2026 Arcadia Community News for January 2026 January 2026 This newsletter shares important updates, stories, and events happening right here in our community. Below, you’ll find a… Read more Upcoming Events from USC Arcadia Hospital Blogs, Member news, NewsJanuary 8, 2026 Upcoming Events from USC Arcadia Hospital Please click here for a PDF of information on Upcoming Events from USC Arcadia Hospital Please click here for… Read more See More News What Our Members Are Saying The Arcadia Chamber of Commerce is so much more than just a place to swap business cards. In our 5+ years as proud members we have developed valuable business connections that have helped our company grow and made personal friendships that we’ll carry forward for a lifetime. – Cyndi and John Villa, Dance Syndicate DJ Entertainment I have been a member of the Chamber for almost four years and have received so much more than I could have ever imagined. From a business perspective, I believe every small business benefits from being an active member of a chamber and there is none stronger or with more opportunities for you to grow than the Arcadia Chamber. – Dan Hanley, Altrui Consulting The Arcadia chamber has been one of the best partners for my business, no matter what I need they provided the opportunity, from networking to education, most recently showing me how to pivot to on-line. Thank You Arcadia Chamber! – Vicki Knight, Residential Member The Arcadia Chamber has been a terrific way to get to know the community as well as key members of organizations and businesses. The events provide USC Arcadia Hospital with the opportunity to share pertinent health messages with the public. We are proud members of the Arcadia Chamber. – Brian Greene Director, Marketing and Business Development USC Arcadia Hospital The Arcadia Chamber of Commerce is so much more than just a place to swap business cards. In our 5+ years as proud members we have developed valuable business connections that have helped our company grow and made personal friendships that we’ll carry forward for a lifetime. – Cyndi and John Villa, Dance Syndicate DJ Entertainment I have been a member of the Chamber for almost four years and have received so much more than I could have ever imagined. From a business perspective, I believe every small business benefits from being an active member of a chamber and there is none stronger or with more opportunities for you to grow than the Arcadia Chamber. – Dan Hanley, Altrui Consulting\n\n\n────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────\nPAGE 7: Arcadia Chamber of Commerce - The Connection to the Business Community\nURL: https://arcadiacachamber.org/food\nWords: 212\n────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────\n\nThe Arcadia Chamber spent their May Love Lunch chowing down on delicious choices from the Backhouse, one of the cornerstones in the new Food Alley addition to the Westfield Santa Anita. Across from famed Din Tai Fung, the Backhouse has its own amazing dishes, including nigiri, ramen and rolls alongside very popular ramen dishes. Happy Hour includes yakitori, as well, and the focus remains traditional Japanese cuisine, with multiple locations in the LA area for your convenience. The lunch specials also include a delicious Bento style box. Around 30 guests gathered and filled the tables to dine and taste various plates and network. Love Lunches were created to give ‘love’ to Chamber members’ restaurants while giving members a chance to sit and chat in a casual setting. Categories: Blogs, Member news, News By Carrie Barker May 23, 2018 Tags: Backhouse Love Lunch Westfield Santa Anita Author: Carrie Barker Related posts The IKEA Winter Sale is Here January 9, 2026 Right at Home: Family shares compassion for caregiving – from Pasadena Weekly January 9, 2026 Arcadia Community News for January 2026 January 8, 2026 Upcoming Events from USC Arcadia Hospital January 8, 2026 Arcadia Chinese Association 43rd Annual Gala January 7, 2026 Beacon Media Sponsors Health & Wealth Community Event January 7, 2026\n\n\n────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────\nPAGE 8: Arcadia Chamber of Commerce - The Connection to the Business Community\nURL: https://arcadiacachamber.org/about/chamber-history/\nWords: 1,300\n────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────\n\nThe History of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Arcadia Chamber of Commerce – a century in the making The original seeds were planted for the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce more than a century ago, only 11 years after Arcadia was incorporated as a city in 1903. But it would be several decades before the organization would take official form and decades more would pass before it grew to its current size. Board of Trade: 1914-1918 The roots of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce stretch back to April 1914 with a group called the Arcadia Board of Trade. The group of 28 men who formed the Board of Trade are said to have been sparked by the spirited women of the Cooperative Arcadians (later called The Woman’s Club) to form this civic promotional organization. Each charter member paid a $1 initiation fee and monthly dues of 25-cents to be paid quarterly. The Board’s goals, as laid out in the constitution adopted at the group’s second meeting, were to “foster and encourage commerce, to stimulate home manufacturers, to assist in securing a market for the products, to induce immigration and the subdivision settlement and cultivation of our lands, to assist in the development of material resources and generally to promote the business interests in the City of Arcadia.” The City Council granted the Board of Trade use of the Council Chambers upstairs in the McCoy Building as its meeting place as of July 27th, 1914. The Board of Trade quickly affiliated itself in September 1914 with the Associated Chambers of Commerce of San Gabriel Valley, which held its next monthly meeting in Arcadia. As the McCoy Building was not big enough to accommodate the larger gathering, the 100 attendees met in the home of O.D. Harris at Orange and Santa Anita Avenues. The very next year, the Board flexed its muscles further by requesting in March that St. Joseph St. be oiled and graded from Santa Anita Ave. to its east extremity. The next month, in April, the Board asked that the Council’s appropriation of $200 for Fourth of July expenses be revoked. The Council not only complied but shortly thereafter appropriated $75 to pay the Board of Trade to act as the city’s official promotional organization. (Twenty-four years later, in 1939, it was the Chamber that sponsored the first Fourth of July celebration in the County’s Arcadia Park, which drew 15,000 people.) The city and the Board next teamed up to split the cost of creating signs denoting Arcadia along local highways. The Board’s last official meeting of record was on July 1, 1918. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce born 1921 Three years later the first group calling itself the Chamber of Commerce was formed on Sept. 19, 1921. During the 1920s and 1930s, the Chamber absorbed the members of several other local business organizations, including the Arcadia Service Association and the Arcadia Business Men’s Association. The Chamber tried valiantly to raise the credibility and image of Arcadia by petitioning the City Council to create the position of City Manager in 1922 to keep up with neighboring towns like Monrovia despite a population in Arcadia of only 2,500. It would be about three more decades before Arcadia would hire its first City Manager. The Chamber provided support to the Santa Anita Riding Club’s effort in 1931 to develop the bridal path along Santa Anita Ave. Also in 1931, the Chamber protested plans to use Ross Field (the county’s current Arcadia Park) as a camp for the unemployed of Los Angeles County. “Directors of the Chamber are strong in their protest against such usage … of the field, especially in view of the fact the government is advertising for bids to remove the hutments from the well-known field,” as commented by to the Arcadia Tribune. Chamber officially incorporated 1934 More than a decade after forming the Chamber, articles of incorporation and bylaws were submitted during a December 1933 meeting at city offices, and the Chamber finally became official with its incorporation on July 16, 1934. The Arcadia Tribune referred to the group as the “live-wire” Arcadia Chamber of Commerce following its official incorporation on July 16, 1934. The paper credited support for the Chamber to the organization’s efforts to improve streets and the water system, plant trees and beautify homes, add street signs, and support the building of everything from sidewalks, a new church, and the Pacific Electric station, to a daily newspaper and factories, as well as representing Arcadia in the Rose Parade. The incorporation of the Chamber came only five months before the first Opening Day at Santa Anita Park on Christmas 1934, which the Chamber promoted with “Welcome” banners for the Los Angeles Turf Club and its patrons along Huntington Drive. High-profile events before and after WWII The Chamber promoted “Arcadia Day” on August 26 at the 1939 World’s Fair in San Francisco and arranged to take the famous race horse, Malicious to the Stockton Fair on the way to the Bay area, which drew 166 press clippings for the horse’s exhibition between races. The Arcadia Chamber of Commerce created the Arcadia Peach Blossom Festival, which ran three years, from 1949 to 1951. The name came from 46 flowering peach trees planted on a 30′ x 300′ strip of land behind City Hall as a World War II veterans’ memorial. The first event on March 26, 1949, was combined with the dedication of the then new City Hall and civic center (the current one still used in 2011), and included a parade featuring a team of horses pulling a stagecoach. The second Arcadia Peach Blossom Festival, on Saturday, March 25, 1950, was tied to the dedication of Memorial Grove at the rear of City Hall and included a golf tournament, tennis tournament, and parade, followed by a “chicken picnic” lunch. The afternoon began with lawn bowling and children’s games, an L.A. County band concert, a folk dance exhibition, the dedication of Memorial Grove, and concluded with a Peach Blossom Ball of square dancing, ballroom dancing, and entertainment at Santa Anita Park’s paddock room and grandstand area. The 1951 event also included a Peach Blossom Queen contest organized by the committee chairman of the “Jr. Chamber of Commerce.” The 1950s, ’60s and ’70s In the late 1950s, the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce purchased the 1926 American LaFrance fire engine owned by the L.A. County Fire Department, one of only 16 delivered to various cities in the U.S. The Chamber gave it in equal shares to the City and the Arcadia Firefighters Association. From 1980 to 1983, several Arcadia Firefighters worked many off-duty hours to restore the fire engine to mint condition, matching parts and features to those of the original engine. It is housed at Headquarters Fire Station No. 105 on Santa Anita Ave. and is showcased in parades and community events, including the Taste of Arcadia. Chamber members met at the various City Hall buildings for years, including the former marble-columned building on the northwest corner of Huntington Dr. and First Ave., before setting up their own office in the Beacon Building (later Arcadia Storage) at 37 W. Huntington Dr., across from Arcadia Park. That space would carry the Chamber through the 1950s and early ’60s. With the demise of the famous Red Line electric railway, land became available in the median of Huntington Dr., on which was built a headquarters for the Chamber in 1964. The new, round Arcadia Chamber of Commerce building became the geographic and civic hub of the City. The Chamber had its own Women’s Division for many years, which sponsored the Annual Youth Safety Run in the 1960s and 1970s. Celebrating 100 Years The Arcadia Chamber celebrated 100 Years in 2021 and is looking forward to more successful years building business and a strong community.\n\n\n────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────\nPAGE 9: Arcadia Chamber of Commerce - The Connection to the Business Community\nURL: https://arcadiacachamber.org/about\nWords: 324\n────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────\n\nThe Arcadia Chamber Of Commerce Serving businesses and the community: The Chamber of Commerce, with a membership of some 400+ leading businesses and citizens, serves primarily as the voice and unmatched marketing, promotional and resource center for the Arcadia business community. The Chamber also serves as the public relations arm of the City and the “front door” through which new visitors to Arcadia, both local and from around the world, are greeted with a warm welcome to our “Community of Homes.” The Chamber sponsors a variety of events, including monthly networking breakfasts and luncheons, a Community Connection forum, the ACE Awards, Dine Arcadia, and more! The Chamber also helps to host the State of the City and supports the community and local non-profit groups in a number of other ways. Mission Statement: “To play a critical and integral role in maintaining a healthy business environment, contributing to the economic growth of the city, and enhancing the city’s image.” Arcadia Chamber Community Roots In 1965, the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce became the geographic hub, as well as the civic hub of the City, when it moved into its eye-catching circular office at the west end of the Civic Center island where Holly Avenue meets Huntington Drive, across from the famous Santa Anita Race Track. The Arcadia Chamber proudly celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2021! Arcadia Chamber Office Info: Office hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday–Friday excepts holidays. Phone: (626) 447-2159 e-mail: Info@ArcadiaCaChamber.org Location: 388 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, Ca. 91007 Arcadia Chamber and Membership Dollars Support Community Strong Business Builds Stronger Community Ongoing Services Information: Assist walk-in visitors and callers with directions, city information, maps, etc. Tourists: Provide thousands of tourist & visitor information brochures. Networking Events: Open to members and prospective members for networking opportunities Signature Events: The Chamber hosts Dine Arcadia, a 2-week celebration of restaurants, every spring Marketing Opportunities: A member exclusive, members can marketing on the Chamber website for no additional cost\n\n\n────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────\nPAGE 10: Arcadia Chamber of Commerce - Connection to the Business Community\nURL: https://arcadiacachamber.org/be-a-board-member/\nWords: 763\n────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────\n\nBoard of Directors Application Mission To play a critical and integral role in maintaining a healthy business environment, contributing to the economic growth of the city, and enhancing the city’s image. Position Summary The Board’s purpose is to govern and set policy for the Chamber, support its mission, have responsibility for its finances, and direct its activities. Board members are expected to participate in specific activities and provide leadership to the organization. Board Members are expected to fully support the mission of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce. Responsibilities and Expectations Attendance: Attends and is actively involved in monthly Board meetings, the Strategic Planning meeting, and supports ACC events, including, but not limited to, the Annual ACE Awards, Annual Golf Tournament, Taste of Arcadia event, and monthly networking events, by either sponsorship or attendance. Leadership: Brings leadership qualities that enhance the effectiveness of the Chamber, including establishing policy and approving procedures. Expected to promote the Chamber within the community and encourage businesses to join the Chamber. Training: Attends a Board of Directors orientation. Financial: Participates in discussions about the Chamber’s finances, including voting on approval of the Chamber’s budget and the financial merits of activities and events. Participation: Works constructively and harmoniously with other Board members and staff, represents the Chamber at appropriate functions when requested by the Chair of the Board or the CEO. Attend at least one City Council meeting a year. Confidentiality: Maintains a high level of confidentiality. Support: Must be a decision maker for the member business, shall be the primary point of contact for the members business, and must be in good financial standing with the ACC. On-boarding Process Application submission & review Interview with Board Development Committee Appointment/election approved at the next full Board meeting Orientation by ACC Chair of the Board and CEO First meeting attendance Follow-up by Senior Vice Chair & additional Board members Frequently Asked Questions What is the process for Board application and selection? Board position inquiries are made throughout the calendar year by word-of-mouth, referral, and recruitment. The Board Development Committee meets regularly to examine the industry representation, vacancies, and specific needs of the organization. Applicants are vetted carefully with the guidelines mentioned above in mind. Finalist candidates must appear for an in-person interview. You are encouraged to review the position summary and responsibilities thoroughly. Should you be interested in applying for a Board position, complete the attached application and agreement and email to karen@arcadiacachamber.org if you are selected, the full Board must approve your nomination of Directors at an upcoming meeting. What does the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce look for in potential Board members? How long are the terms of office? How many Board meetings are held annually? What if I cannot attend a Board meeting? Are there any additional time commitments? What expenses are required for Board members? *Subject to change Application Today's Date:* Your Full Name:* Organization: * Your Email:* Position: * Industry: * Company Address:* Company Phone: * Number of Employees: * Cell Phone: * Experience Describe your business:* List boards and committees that you have served on or currently serve on:* list any additional community involvement:* Summarize the intent/motivation of why you hope to participate on the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Board:* In addition to participating in the board meetings, what would your contribution be?* Agreement I request my name to be submitted for consideration for nomination to the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce for possible election to the Board of Directors. If I am elected, I agree to do the following: Attend a Board orientation. Attend all regular Board Meetings held on the second Tuesday of each month and special meetings as may be required. Our attendance policy stipulates that more than 5 absences deem a Board member’s seat open for consideration of removal. Attend the Annual Strategic Planning Meeting. Support all major events by sponsorship and/or attendance. Major events include but not limited to: ACE Awards Dinner, Annual Golf Tournament and Tasting Event. Enter into full discussion and participation in policy decisions affecting the Chamber and business community. Maintain the confidentiality of all Board business. The financial commitment for a director includes the participation and support for Chamber programs. The minimum estimated annual expense is $1,800/year in addition to annual membership dues. Signature: By printing your name, which will be your signature on this document serves as your official agreement to become a member of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce's Board of Directors. 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