Sunday, June 3, 2012 – Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce will host their 4^th annual Community EXPO & Classic/Exotic Auto Display.  The event is held from 10:00am – 2:00pm on the streets of Antioch, South Swarthmore, and Via de la Paz, in the heart of the Village.

Informational booths on health, financial, home & garden, camps, technology, environmental and community organizations will be available. There will be rock’n’roll/surfing music provided by our local Amazing Music Band and Michael Cladis, a one man + 1 band, will entertain the kiddies with his multitude of musical instruments.  Performances by Fancy Feet and Gerry Blanck’s Martial Arts will entertain and astound.  Tru-Productions, Inc Slot Car Race Track game will be, once again, on hand to delight children of all ages.

Local restaurants will be open for business and the local Farmer’s Market will begin on North Swarthmore at 8:00 am.  Plan on spending the day in the Palisades and enjoy our Community EXPO, our cool ocean breezes, local eateries and retail stores.

Sponsors for this event are:  Stokes Tire Pros and Palisades Pit Stop for the Classic/Exotic Auto Display.  Toyota Santa Monica /a LAcarGUY dealership and US Bank for the EXPO.

Booth space and/or sponsorships of the Slot Car Race Track; Amazing Music; and Michael Cladis are available to Pacific Palisades Chamber Members. You will be given PR in the Palisadian-Post; signs will be posted at your area of sponsorship and your company name will be announced throughout the day.

For more information:  310-459-7963

The Pacific Palisades Chamber of commerce is now providing our community with My Chamber App, a mobile app that will keep our community connected. Now Palisadians will have access to local events, businesses, and discounts. These are all services offered by chamber of commerce members. You as a member of this great community can easily help support our great local businesses by downloading the app today.

MyChamberApp provides maps, directions, phone numbers, websites, high quality images, and even videos to help consumers make find what they are looking for quicker than any other available method for Palisades.  By choosing your favorite businesses within the app, they will be able to send you notifications of their events, specials, new products, and discounts.

MyChamberApp is available to iPhone, iPod, Android and Blackberry, users, we even have a mobile website so all other smartphones can access this great information. It is FREE to download (www.MyChamberApp.com/download) or at the iTunes, Android and Blackberry App Stores.

Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce is one of the early adopters of this mobile technology.  We are proudly serving our community and continue to work to stimulate local commerce while supporting our members.

To find out more, contact Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce.

Chamber Contact Info:

15330 Antioch Street

Pacific Palisades, CA 90025
(310) 459-7963

The Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce held their quarterly Members Only Networking Breakfast on Friday, January 20, 2012.  Barbara Allen, Enrolled Agent and Tax Professional hosted the event in the Palisades Charter High School Faculty Lounge.  The meeting began at 8:15am with a buffet breakfast of juice, coffee, omelets/eggs, sausage, bacon, muffins, fruit, and much more. More than thirty business people attended along with executives from Palisades Charter High School. After enjoying the breakfast catered by Palisades Charter High School Cafeteria, Chamber president, Greg Wood asked each business person attending to stand and give a short summary of their business.  New members attending were Marc Lasky (Lasky Coachworks- automotive repair and paint); Jasmina Agrillo Scherr (Our Miracle Heart); and Kimball Hall (Kimball Hall Photography).

courtesy of the Palisadian-Post - Katherine Lally, 2, told Santa everything--including her Christmas list--at last Friday's Holiday Ho!Ho!Ho!

Friday, at 5:00 pm Santa arrived via Pacific Palisades Fire Truck #69 and was delivered to the magical, lighted, Swarthmore Avenue.  His sled was waiting for him along with more than 300 children.  Parents and Grandparents were milling around the street, greeting neighbors and friends.  Popcorn was popping away, sponsored by Lisa and Tim Marschall, and hot chocolate, sponsored by Lenny’s Deli just kept coming.

Although the evening was a bit brisk and slightly windy, all who attended enjoyed the magical moment of the Holidays.  Fancy Feet Dance Studio performed and Norky the Penguin/Eagle was on hand for photos.

Santa talked with each girl and boy, listened to their ‘wish’ lists and gave them a bendable Elf toy. The Elves on Santa’s Sled were distributing discount coupons compliments of Scarlett’s Cupcakes and The Yogurt Shoppe.  TMC Construction and Tim Marschall assembled Santa’s Sled, decorated the Sled and Christmas Trees, donated by the YMCA, and disassembled the Sled when Santa left to return to the North Pole.

Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and valued volunteers were on hand to see that everyone had a good time. They put up barricades, poured hot chocolate, sold glow necklaces, answered numerous questions and enjoyed the evening. Miss Palisades was on hand to distribute glow necklaces and Holiday greetings. Because of the wind, the Giant Movie Screen could not be inflated and the continuous Holiday movie could not be shown.  The Om-pa-pa Band played traditional Holiday songs early in the evening. Amy the Face Painter delighted the children with her skilled artistry. Many Palisadians and friends brought a new unwrapped toy to be given to the Homeless Shelter in Santa Monica and/or the Fire Department collection.

As the line dwindled down and the last sleepy little heads were drooping, Santa sat on his sled listening to their wishes.  At 8:20pm, Santa, looking very tired, but knowing he must return to the North Pole and supervise the Elves in all the children’s toy requests, departed the Palisades.  With a “Ho! Ho! Ho! a Merry Christmas to all and Happy Holidays for everyone”…………..

Luc Robitaille - Retired Professional Hall of Fame Hockey Player c/o examiner.com

Friday, November 18, 2011 the Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce held their annual General Membership Meeting.  The meeting began at 8:00 am at the Riviera Country Club, Pacific Palisades.  Members enjoyed a buffet breakfast of fresh fruit, scrambled eggs with chives, bacon, lyonnaise potatoes, pancakes and a choice of several fruit juices, coffee and tea.  The George Thomas room was filled with Chamber members and guests.  Lee Calvert led the group with the American Flag Salute, Pastor Dan Hagmaier (Presbyterian Church), gave the invocation, Sam Lagana (Pepperdine University), was the Master of Ceremonies. Members were introduced and a short synopsis of their business was given.  Board members were introduced along with Past Presidents who were present. Sam Lagana conducted a Q & A session with guest speaker, Los Angeles Kings former NHL left wing, Luc Robitaille.  Mr. Robitaille was charming, well versed, cordial and spoke from his heart.  Everyone present was impressed with his knowledge and willingness to answer all questions presented. Mr. Robitaille is currently the President of Business Operations for the Los Angeles Kings. Some of the comments from those attending were “I loved the format of the meeting with the casual conversation conducted between Sam and Luc.”  “Fabulous!”. “Great breakfast, good meeting and good company.”  The meeting went a little over the time allotted, but the consensus by all “it was well worth it”.

HOLIDAY HO! HO! HO!

Santa Claus will be arriving on Friday evening, December 2.  He arrives via Fire Truck #69 and are delivered to North Swarthmore Avenue, in Pacific Palisades.

Santa will arrive at 5:00 pm – leaving (sharply) at 8:00 pm to return to the North Pole.

Expect to wait for Santa, as each child gives him their list for Christmas.  Movies in the Park-Pacific Palisades, Inc will provide on-going short holiday themed movies, hot chocolate will be provided, and the Palisades YMCA will have discounted Christmas trees for sale (quantity limited).  Come one, come all and visit with Santa, friends and neighbors. A donation of an unwrapped, new toy, book or game, for infant to 18 yrs old will be appreciated. Each year the Chamber collects these items and they are distributed to the needy families in the Westside area.

Sunday, September 25 was the 19^th annual Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce POLO Tournament at Will Rogers State Park. Major sponsor of the event was Wells Fargo Private Banking.

Ranger Mikal Sandoval opened the event singing the National Anthem. Ranger Sandoval gave her final performance at the Chamber’s POLO Tournament, as she is retiring. Pony rides, food, camaraderie and fun were enjoyed by all. Concluding the days events the Consolation Games were: Lions Club (7), Amalfi Estates (5); a tie between Jennifer Lowe/Mortgage Broker (5); City National Bank (5). Winning team: returning champions for the 3^rd year, Perennial Financial Services (16) Wells Fargo Bank (14).