Economic Development News

Pez Coastal Kitchen restaurant owner, Bret Thompson, talks about the effects of the LA wildfires, ICE raids, tariffs and wage increases.

For Pasadena’s independent retailers, this year’s November 29 event arrives after what multiple business owners described as one of the hardest years in memory.

As Black Friday approaches, Pasadena is spotlighting its independent retailers and restaurants with a citywide “Shop Small Pasadena” campaign, part of a national push to support local businesses during the holiday season.

Program targets commercial properties in low-income areas, with deadline set for late November

Pasadena will launch a citywide campaign this holiday season to encourage residents and visitors to shop local, beginning with Small Business Saturday on Nov. 29 and continuing through December.

City officials and local entrepreneurs use weeklong conference to emphasize Pasadena’s hard science, hard at work strategy.

Old Pasadena will come alive with flavor, music, and community spirit on Sunday, June 22, 2025, as the Dine Out Pasadena Streetfest transforms Union Street into a bustling, open-air celebration of the city’s culinary scene.

The Streetfest will toast the city’s culinary scene and the debut of Pasadena’s new and refurbished on-street dining platforms.

Eric Tjahyadi’s restaurant, Bone Kettle (pictured above), will be featured with many of the city’s other local eateries from 1 to 7 p.m. Sunday, June 22, at the first Dine Out Pasadena Streetfest. Union Street between Raymond and Fair Oaks avenues will be transformed into a hub of live music, community spirit, and food. Patios will take center stage at restaurants such as Bodegón 69, Bone Kettle, Cafe Santorini, Chado Tea Room, Osawa Shabu Shabu and Sushi, Perle, Pez Coastal... continue reading »"Patio Perfect: Dine Out Pasadena Streetfest heads outdoors"