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The South Lake Business Association's monthly newsletter is a source of information and news for business and property owners within the South Lake Avenue Business District, the City of Pasadena, and residential communities.  We are currently accepting submissions for the April 2014 newsletter.  If you are a South Lake Avenue business or property owner and would like to participate in the newsletter, please email your submission to slba@southlakeavenue.org by March 20th.

 

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The South Lake Business Association
10,000+ ATTEND SOUTH LAKE EVENTS!

The South Lake Business Association presents several South Lake Avenue events throughout the year with an annual attendance of over 10,000 visitors.  Signature events include the Taste of South Lake, Rooftop Cinema Night and the South Lake Holiday Celebration

 

South Lake events provide an ideal environment to showcase your business and offer superb demographics with a local and regional draw.  Strategic event campaigns offer the opportunity to spotlight your business through a wide range of marketing avenues.

 

To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please call the South Lake Business Association at 626-792-1259.

COMING SOON TO SOUTH LAKE!
dusitD2 Pasadena | Lake Avenue and Colorado Boulevard

Nestled on the corner of Lake Avenue and Colorado Boulevard, the dusitD2 Pasadena has stood as a landmark symbol of the city's dynamic history since 1926.  Drawing upon the historical essence of the hotel as well as the current modern flavor of Pasadena itself, local real estate and development group Singpoli Capital Corporation has set out to revamp the hotel from the ground up.  Their aim?  To redesign the hotel with its same novel feel but update it with amenities that locals and visitors alike can enjoy in the context of a new decade.

For more information, please visit dusitD2 Pasadena.
LIVE MUSIC AT WINE DETECTIVE!
Wine Detective | 146 S. Lake Avenue #109 | 626-792-9936

Saturday, March 8, 2014 | 8:00pm - 11:00pm
Bosa Mora, previous contestant on American Idol (Season 9) will be performing live at the Wine Detective.

For more information, please visit Wine Detective.
NEW AARON BROTHERS COLLECTION!
Aaron Brothers | 326 S. Lake Avenue | 626-683-8161

Aaron Brothers now offers Napa Home, their new and exclusive designer collection.  Explore options and add finishing touches throughout your home.

For more information, please visit Aaron Brothers.
 
SPECIAL PROMOTIONS AT ANN TAYLOR!
Ann Taylor | 505 S. Lake Avenue | 626-792-4820

Don't miss out on the many promotions offered by Ann Taylor on South Lake.  Ann Taylor recently hosted their "Own the Room" event which provided career tips, special in-store offers, exclusive takeaways and more.

For more information, please visit Ann Taylor.
 
ST. PATRICK'S DAY GIFTS! SAVE 20%!
Craft Fair Gift Shop | 820 E. California Blvd. | 626-795-4991

Craft Fair Gift Shop is ready for Saint Patrick's Day.  Items for sale are handmade by local men and women over the age of 50.  The shop is open from 11 am to 4 pm - Wednesday to Saturday.  Free parking behind the building on Hudson.  Mention this March South Lake Newsletter and receive 20% off your purchase.

 

For more information, please visit Craft Fair Gift Shop.
FREE 7 DAY MEMBERSHIP!
Breakthru Fitness | 345 S. Lake Avenue | 626-396-1700

Breakthru Fitness offers a variety of programs to fit your needs.  Their Lose 2 Win regimen is recognized as Pasadena's best weight loss program. 

For more information or to sign up for their free 7 day membership, please visit Breakthru Fitness.
FREE BUNDT CAKE WITH PURCHASE!
Corner Bakery Cafe | 345 S. Lake Avenue | 626-578-1281

Nothing goes better with hot gossip than a gooey, toasty panini.  Try Corner Bakery's Sliced Meatball Panini and Mac & Three Cheese Combo - all-beef meatballs, provolone cheese and marinara sauce grilled on sourdough bread, paired with a side of pipette pasta tossed with a blend of three cheeses topped with toasted bread crumbs. 

Wrap up the conversation with a FREE Baby Bundt Cake when you stop at the Corner.
  Click to view Free Baby Bundt Cake Promo.  For more information, please visit Corner Bakery Cafe.
NEW MENU ITEMS AT GREEN STREET!
Green Street Restaurant | 146 S. Shopper's Lane | 626-577-7170

Green Street Restaurant has been a Pasadena tradition since 1979.  Serving California comfort food for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Green Street is the place where Pasadenans go to meet old friends, discuss business or just enjoy a fabulous meal.  Green Street is still owned and operated by the family that started it as a one room, 18 table cafe.

Green Street Restaurant now offers new menu items.  For more information, please visit Green Street Restaurant.
PIER 1 OFFERS IN HOME DELIVERY!
Pier 1 Imports | 422 S. Lake Avenue | 626-584-9147

Pier 1 Imports now delivers furniture and large items, and can even assemble them and remove the packaging.
 
For more information, please visit Pier 1 Imports.
COMPLIMENTARY VALET PARKING! 
SECO New American | 140 S. Lake Avenue | 626-449-9900

SECO is the Smith Brothers' exciting, new addition to their group of restaurants.  You can dine in the vibrant, contemporary interior, or enjoy the inviting fire pit on the outdoor patio.  The restaurant includes a lively bar and lounge with a sexy vibe, serving handcrafted cocktails.  Complimentary valet parking is available at Smitty's Grill on Shoppers Lane.
  
To make reservations online, please visit SECO at OpenTable.  For more information, please visit SECO New American.
FUN FACT FROM THE COUNTER!
The Counter Burger | 140 Shopper's Lane | 626-440-1008

The Counter ushers in a fresh era of industrial decor, hip music, cold beer, unique wines, cocktails, and burger options that are only limited by your imagination.

FACT: You could eat a different burger every day at The Counter for the next 855 years before running out of combinations.

For more information, please visit The Counter Burger.
NEW FOR SPRING SHOPPING!
Williams-Sonoma | 142 S. Lake Avenue | 626-795-5045

Williams-Sonoma offers a variety of new products just in time for spring shopping!  Nespresso VertuoLine, a new machine does double duty by brewing coffee or shots of espresso from Grand Cru coffee capsules.  In addition, a New citrus-theme shop celebrates the season's most colorful fruits.  Lastly, you can enjoy new Croissonuts and more buttery, flaky delights from master pastry chef Jean-Yves Charon.

For more information, please visit Williams-Sonoma.
WATER CONSERVATION
California Drought and Water Conservation

Pasadena is calling for increased voluntary conservation.  PWP promotes the principle that wise water practices should be pursued in all years, regardless of the weather conditions.  Pasadena's Permanent Water Supply Shortage Ordinance remains in place.  Thirteen instances of water waste remain permanently prohibited, with enforcement, in PWP's service territory.

For details, please visit Water Waste Prohibitions and Water Shortage Supply Plans Ordinance

MARCH 11: NAVIGATING SOCIAL MEDIA
The City of Pasadena Free Business Seminar Series

Tuesday, March 11, 2014 | 8:00am
The City of Pasadena offers seminars for small business owners, managers and sales staff at no cost.   
  
For more information, please call 626-744-7351 or visit City of Pasadena Free Business Seminars.
PASADENA CELEBRATES INNOVATION

Saturday, March 15th - Sunday, March 16th
CONNECT Weekend
will celebrate innovation in the Greater Pasadena area by showcasing the inventors, scientists and reachers that make Greater Pasadena a prime place for difference makers and disruptors. Event programming will include talks, panels, hack and code events, fast-pitch competitions, open-houses and mixers.  South Lake will serve host to Rails Girls, a free two day Ruby on Rails workshop for women of any age with basic knowledge of working with a computer.  The event will be held on Saturday & Sunday, March 15-16 in the Pasadena Towers.

 

For more information, please visit Innovate Pasadena.

ASSOCIATION MEETINGS 
 
MONTHLY MEETING
Wednesday, March 19, 2014 | 8:00am - 10:00am
Pasadena Towers
55 S. Lake Avenue, Suite 170, Pasadena - View Map!
  
For more information regarding upcoming meetings, please visit www.southlakeavenue.org.

*Meeting dates, times and locations are subject to change.  Please visit www.southlakeavenue.org for updates.
FEATURED SPACES! 
Interested in opening your business in the South Lake Avenue Business District?  The South Lake Business Association can help! 
  
Click to view a list of featured spaces at South Lake Leasing Opportunities.
Got News?  April 2014 e-Newsletter submissions due by March 20th and accepted on a first come first serve basis.  Subject to availability.
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