Pasadena Economic Development

11/20/2019

05/13/2019

is home to world-class universities -and- in our humble opinion, world-class roasters! One such roaster is Jameson Brown Coffee Roasters, located in the Walnut commercial area of the City. Jameson, as locals in the know call it, serves up small-batch roasts to all kinds of coffee connoisseurs. Ryan Hamlin, owner and founder of Jameson Brown Coffee Roasters, recently saw down with the team to talk about how he went from roasting coffee in a popcorn machine to owning a successful business in Pasadena. Click the link below for the full story: https://www.futureyourselfhere.com/jamesonbrown

05/03/2019

According to the LA Times, Pasadena has more restaurants per capita than New York City. Needless to say, the restaurant scene is poppin’! That was part of the draw for restaurateur Jesse Gomez to open Mercado Pasadena, a modern take on Mexican food restaurant, in the South Lake Commercial area of the city. Jesse recently sat down with the Future Yourself Here Team to talk about how Mercado came to fruition and how one risky decision turned into a empire. Check out the full Q&A by clicking here: https://www.futureyourselfhere.com/mercado

10/03/2018

Today we celebrate California Institute of Technology - Caltech's very own for being the fifth woman in history to receive the in . To read more about Frances Arnold and her accomplishments, click the link below.

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09/20/2018

Don't know where you want to eat? The Washington Post complied a list of , , and spots to check out within Pasadena. Click the link below to read their recomendations.

Where is your favorite place to eat in ?

In addition to retail and cultural riches, the city offers some dining gems.

09/17/2018

Head over to Instagram for your chance to win a pair of Jay-Z and Beyonce Tickets!

J is for Jay-Z and Beyonce! Queen Bey and Young Hov are reprising their On the Run Tour with a return to Pasadena's Rose Bowl Stadium for OTR II, on September 22 and 23. GIVEAWAY ALERT! In honor of and our pick for the letter J, we have a pair of tickets to giveaway for the OTR II concert on Sunday, September 23rd!

To enter:
1. must be following this page
2. Like this photo

08/13/2018

Day 13 // But first, coffee! Avoid the Monday slump and stop by any one of Pasadena's amazing coffeeshops. Scroll for ideas. Give a shout out to your favorite Pasadena coffee shop in the comments below.
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08/04/2018

Day 4 // When it comes to downtowns, Pasadena's is authentic. Founded in the late 1800's, Pasadena's downtown has enjoyed boom periods to be followed by years of decay and neglect in the 1960's and 1970'http://s. Now regarded as one of the best examples of downtown revitalizations in the country, Old Pasadena is full of restored historical and architectural treasures. Join this week's Historical Walking Tour organized by Pasadena Heritage on the first Saturday of every month. Check out their website for more information and how to purchase tickets.
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07/30/2018

In celebration of Paperback Book Day, stop into Book Alley, Pasadena's finest used bookstore. Book Alley, located in the College Area of Pasadena, has over 50,000 titles in-stock. To see their inventory and hours, click the link in our bio.
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07/27/2018

Working, living and studying in Pasadena has its benefits! If you're a soccer fan, of which there are estimated 3.5 billion worldwide, consider yourself lucky to watch world class soccer right in your backyard. Check out FC Barcelona vs. Tottenham Hotspur match-up this weekend at the Rose Bowl. Score your last minute tickets by clicking the link in our bio.
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07/26/2018

Being an entrepreneur requires a lot of things; ambition is one of them. Through the City’s relationships with SCORE, Foothill Workforce Investment Board and others, we’re here to help you on your roadmap to success. Come visit us in person at LA's Largest Mixer 2018 at the Pasadena Convention Center today! And, in honor of the mixer, we are hosting a GIVEAWAY.

We are giving away a pair of UCLA tickets. To enter:
1. Follow us
2. Like our instagram post.

Special thanks to Rose Bowl Stadium for the tickets.

GOOD LUCK!

*This giveaway is not associated with Instagram.

07/25/2018

Already planning your weekend? Our pick for this weekend is the Summer Cinema. Enjoy free movie screenings throughout the district. For more information on the different movies and times, click the link in our bio.
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