{"id":9142,"date":"2012-05-31T19:07:06","date_gmt":"2012-06-01T02:07:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sierramadrenews.net\/?p=9142"},"modified":"2012-05-31T19:12:50","modified_gmt":"2012-06-01T02:12:50","slug":"chamber-begins-podcasts-on-radiofishbowl-com","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.sierramadrenews.net\/?p=9142","title":{"rendered":"Chamber Begins Podcasts on RadioFishbowl.com"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Posted 5\/31\/12 <\/em>– The Chamber has begun doing a podcast on RadioFishbowl.com, with the first one having aired about 4pm this afternoon. \u00a0This is a new venture, and will evolve over time. \u00a0Currently, it appears that the podcast will be broadcast on Thursdays, and rebroadcast later in the week. \u00a0We’ll let you know when things become a little more firmed up. \u00a0In the meantime, we’ll let you know what we know when we know it. \u00a0The podcast is going to be printed on SierraMadreNews.Net in addition to being aired on www.RadioFishbowl.com<\/a><\/strong>. \u00a0 Below is the transcription of the first podcast by the Sierra Madre Chamber on RadioFishbowl.com.<\/em><\/p>\n

Hello there, this is Bill Coburn of the Sierra Madre Chamber of Commerce.\u00a0 Today we are bringing you the first of what he hope will be a regular series of broadcasts on Sierra Madre\u2019s only radio station, RadioFishbowl.com, providing you with information about what\u2019s going on with the Sierra Madre Chamber of Commerce, its member businesses and local organizations.<\/p>\n

We are recording this at the Farmers\u2019 Market on Hermosa Avenue, which is held every Wednesday from 3 to 7pm and features fresh produce, bread, desserts, prepared meals and much more.\u00a0 The management company for the Farmers\u2019 Market, Raw Inspiration, Inc. is one of our members and as we head into summer, we hope you\u2019ll make it part of your week to come down and see us at the Farmers\u2019 Market.\u00a0 The last two weeks in a row have been perfect weather for a Farmers\u2019 Market, there\u2019s a nice breeze that often blows up Hermosa, even if it\u2019s a hot day, and last week I noticed that by about 4:30, the entire market was shaded by the trees on the west side of Hermosa.\u00a0 So even if it\u2019s hot at your house, you might find the Market to be a much more pleasant place to be.\u00a0 And \u2013 look forward to some great new vendors and events at the Farmer\u2019s Market \u2013 I\u2019m told that July 11th<\/sup> we will see a major expansion with several new vendors, and the following week will be their annual kids day event.\u00a0 Listen to \u201cRadio Fishbowl and our podcast for more news on that as we get closer to the date.<\/p>\n

If you are a Sierra Madre Chamber member and would like to promote your business, organization or event at our podcast, which will also appear in print at SierraMadreNews.Net and in the Mountain Views News, feel free to send us an e-mail with any news or information you have at BillCoburn@SierraMadreChamber.com<\/a>, or stop on by here at the Farmers\u2019 Market and we\u2019ll do what we can to get the word out, maybe even record you live as part of the podcast.<\/p>\n

Lots of interesting news this week about downtown businesses, probably the biggest news being the announcement that Fresh and Easy has submitted an application for a Conditional Use Permit to the City to operate a grocery store at the corner of Sierra Madre Blvd. and Baldwin Ave.\u00a0 The project is still early in the review process, and won\u2019t come before the Planning Commission probably until September or October, according to Danny Castro, director of Development Services for the City.\u00a0 The plan as submitted calls for removing the building where Taylor\u2019s Meat and Produce is currently located, and replacing it with a 10,582 sq. foot single story building on the eastern part of the lot.\u00a0 No word yet on whether Taylor\u2019s will close, or find a new location.\u00a0 Speaking of Taylors\u2019 did you know that in addition to the excellent meats\u00a0 and produce they offer, you can also bring your knives down to get them sharpened?\u00a0 I was in the other day and noticed a sign on the counter, prices seemed very reasonable.\u00a0 Another reason to stop by.<\/p>\n

At their last meeting, the Planning Commission approved \u00a0a Conditional Use Permit application from Greg and Judy Asbury to operate the Pinney House at 225 N. Lima as a Bed and Breakfast that would feature six bedroom suites.\u00a0 Some of the conditions of the permit approved by the Commission required changing the parking plan to accommodate more parking, limiting the number of Temporary Use Permits they could get for special events to six per year with no more than one per month, and limited check-in and check-out times to minimize impacts on the neighbors.<\/p>\n

Last week, the Chamber held a meeting for downtown business and property owners to give them an opportunity to learn about the proposed Kensington Assisted Living Facility, meet with the developer and get their questions answered and to air any concerns they might have.\u00a0 While I was going door to door distributing flyers prior to the event, I was surprised that several people thought this project was already a done deal.\u00a0 No folks, the City hasn\u2019t yet approved this project.\u00a0 It goes before the Planning Commission again on Thursday, June 7th<\/sup>.\u00a0 The meeting starts at 7pm, and residents are encouraged to come down and address the Commission about the project.\u00a0 There\u2019s also going to be a public hearing in front of City Council, either in June or July, and an election in November before this project can move forward.<\/p>\n

KNX 1070 news radio is going to be featuring Sierra Madre in several spots on Friday\u2019s broadcasts during morning drive time and afternoon drive time.\u00a0 Not sure which interviews will be broadcast or when, but we understand they talked with people about the Pinney House, the Wistaria Vine, the Mt. Wilson Trail Race, our Fire Department, and living so close to the hills and the wildlife that occasionally spills over into our neighborhoods.<\/p>\n

Be sure to come downtown to welcome Sierra Madre\u2019s newest business, PE Dean\u2019s Consignments, Etc., located at 49 W. Sierra Madre Blvd.\u00a0 P E Deans is predominantly a furniture and decorative accessory consignment store. Owner Sherry Grossi (also co-owner with her husband Chez of Zugo\u2019s across the street) also offers\u00a0 new gifts in the mix to enhance the assortment and provide her customers with a source for hostess and special occasion items. The mix is eclectic and ranges from traditional to modern.<\/p>\n

Art and mirrors are also prevalent as these are so important to the personality and beauty of any room. \u00a0Pricing is\u00a0key and the main criterion is value. Items must be priced to sell and they must represent value.<\/p>\n

Well, that\u2019s it for this week\u2019s podcast, but I\u2019ll take this opportunity to remind you that if you are a Chamber member and would like to promote your business, organization or event on our RadioFishbowl.com podcast, contact us at the Chamber office at 20 W. Montecito, by e-mail at BillCoburn@SierraMadreChamber.com<\/a>, or come by and see us at the Farmers\u2019 Market each week and we\u2019ll see what we can do to help you get the word out\u2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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