It’s the most wonderful time of the year if YOU make it so! For many of our community members, the gift giving season is a time to express what others mean in our lives. It’s time to wrap up small tokens of gratitude, large gestures of affection or respect, and finding the perfect gift to acknowledge the extra efforts of a colleague or perhaps your employees.
Who are you shopping for? Make a list and check it twice to make sure you don’t miss any family, friends, neighbors, teachers, clients, co-workers, babysitters, and other special people in your life. Of course, you deserve something special, too, so remember to pick out the perfect gift from you to you (now’s not the time to resist). When you’re in Alhambra, a shopping trip must include stopping at some of our delicious eateries for a pick-me-up, and perhaps picking up a gift certificate or two for others while you’re out and about.
Shopping local is a gift to the whole community. Make your purchases at the retailers and e-tailers here in Alhambra so you contribute to our community’s economic vibrancy. In this issue, you’ll find our Holiday Gift Guide (page 14). Then, see the Small Business Saturday Passport (page 5) – when you can enter to win gift cards and other giveaways by visiting the featured retailers on November 30, from 10 am to Noon.
If you’re planning corporate parties, consider in-office catering or dining out spots from the downloadable Alhambra Eats 2024 Restaurant Guide, available at AlhambraEats.com. You’ll find 200+ restaurants that are perfect for any size group from two to 2,000. When you think about staying together as a community, there’s nothing better than sharing a meal, going out for a favorite sweet treat, or bringing in something delicious from Alhambra’s amazing selection of cuisines.
At the Alhambra Chamber of Commerce, we work with local businesses large and small, non-profits, public and private schools, civic organizations, and community members to help grow our economy, our visibility, and our future. As the Chamber strives to make a positive difference on behalf of all of us, we appreciate how each of us has a role in making Alhambra a wonderful place to live and work.
Hope this season meets our greatest expectations, including a stronger, more connected, and vibrant community!
