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Claremont is bound to thrill and inspire…even in as little as 48 hours!

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LOCAL ATTRACTIONS These not-to-be-missed locations and events include something for everyone.

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GO GREENER Did you know you can help the environment just by riding the bus? Choosing Foothill Transit over your car reduces harmful emissions in the air, which means a cleaner and healthier Claremont. Join us in our sustainable journey. Plan your trip today at foothilltransit.org.

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WELCOME

34 CLAREMONT VITAL SIGNS 35 CLAREMONT PARKS & TRAILS MAP 48 12 STEPS TO STARTING A BUSINESS IN CLAREMONT

58 CLAREMONT CHAMBER 60 BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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10 48 HOURS IN CLAREMONT

No matter from what direction you’ve traveled or how far, a getaway in Claremont is bound to thrill and inspire…even in as little as 48 hours!

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30 ATTRACTIONS

No matter from what direction you’ve traveled or how far you’ve come, these not-to-bemissed locations & events include something for everyone.

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No matter how you like to get your heart pumping, there’s no end to the possibilities in the Claremont community.

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Visitors may enjoy a leisurely walk through the tree-filled campuses where one can encounter architect designed buildings ranging from the 1880s to contemporary designs.

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Today the Chamber remains strong with nearly 500 members and continues its tradition of community involvement remaining steadfast to its historical beginnings. California Botanic Garden

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Whether it be business or pleasure have your next event at the beautiful Doubletree by Hilton Claremont! Where the little things matter

Recently renovated sleeping rooms featuring king or two double bedded rooms, suites available on availability Complimentary Parking • Complimentary 24 hour Business Center and State of the art Fitness Center Manager’s reception held every Tuesday for our in-house guess with complimentary house wine, beer and sodas and chef’s choice of appetizers hot & cold • Dueling Piano Lounge (Piano Piano) open 7 days a week Orchid restaurant, with Happy Hour from 4pm-7pm (7 days a week) Visit www.doubletreeclairemont.com for all menus and planning a meeting 555 W Foothill Blvd., Claremont, CA 91711 • ( 909) 445–1823 John Gutzwiller • Director of Catering • Direct # 909-445-1823 Email: jgutzwiller@doubletreeclaremont.com Shirlene Nowling • Director of Sales & Marketing • Direct # 909-445-1824 Email: shirlene.nowling@hilton.com CLAREMONTCHAMBER.ORG

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205 Yale Ave, Claremont, CA 91711 909-624-1681 claremontchamber.org contact@claremontchamber.org

Welcome to Claremont. This Directory and Visitor’s Guide celebrates an important milestone for our city and organization - the 100-year anniversary of the Claremont Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber has played a major role in the civic, economic, and social development of the city. From its earliest days, the Chamber established the first planning commission to create a civic improvement plan, organized meetings to discuss landscaping, subdivision regulations and helped guide the locations of businesses and residents to create the layout of our community. Fast forward one hundred years and the Chamber continues to focus on our commitment to promote business through advocacy, education and access to leaders and community organizations. If this is your first time here, welcome. We’re very proud of our unique location in the foothills, just far enough from Los Angeles to retain our small-town feel, yet connected through transportation and technology to enable commuter and distance working. Claremont is one of those California cities from where, as the saying goes, you can ski (Mt. Baldy) and surf (South Bay) in the same day. This guide celebrates Claremont. More than a directory, you’ll find the people and businesses who commit their time and investment dollars to create a community where great experiences are possible, and all people are welcomed. From the restaurateurs who invested and created our highly reviewed dining scene, to the business leaders and visionaries who created light industrial and other highpaying jobs, our community members have put in the work to enable Claremont to thrive. Whether you have teenagers who are preparing to attend college for the first time, or are just escaping for a weekend of dining and relaxing, Claremont is a place that you can call your home. Find ideas for attractions to visit, dining and other activities for your stay in this guide. If you are considering Claremont as a permanent home for your corporation, small business or retail establishment, you will find a quick start guide to establishing a business locally on pages 48 & 49.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RANDY LOPEZ Claremont Chamber of Commerce

EXECUTIVE BOARD ANDREW BEHNKE CHAIR DoubleTree by Hilton Claremont STACEY CAPONIGRO CHAIR ELECT Smart Property Services, Inc. BRUNO WINDEGGER TREASURER Saca’s Mediterranean Cuisine JOHN NEIUBER MEMBER AT LARGE Trinity Youth Services

BOARD OF DIRECTORS JIM ELSASSER Claremont Unified School District JANIEL HENRY Women Rise Physiological & Wellness Center STEPHANIE KING Ontario International Airport JED LEANO Mayor, City of Claremont JOSHUA MERRY California Bank & Trust EMILY MOULTRIE Claremont Craft Ales GABBY PORTUGAL Portugal Insurance Agency GAIL POLK Gail Polk Consulting EHMANDAH RAMSEY She Stories BRETT STRAUSS Southland Data Processing M’LISSA SWIFT LifeSteps Financial COLIN TUDOR The Claremont Colleges

CHAMBER STAFF NATALIA ESTRADA Office Manager XOCHITL NIEVES Event Manager

Enjoy your stay! PUBLISHED BY CHAMBER MARKETING PARTNERS Ed Burzminski, President & CEO (800) 428-1798 x101 www.chambermarketingpartners.com

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EDITORIAL & DESIGN Scott Brooks Project Director Designer/Creative By Design Kim Mabon Kathryn Simpson & Discover Claremont Writers Michelle Haskell Advertising Sales © 2022 Chamber Marketing Partners & Claremont Chamber of Commerce, all rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. Information in this publication is gathered from various sources and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. The publisher assumes no responsibility for omissions, errors or misinformation. Please contact the publisher at the address above with any additions or corrections.

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CMS gave Casa Colina Hospital a Five-Star rating for Overall Hospital Quality in 2020– the highest possible score, given to fewer than 10% of hospitals nationally. We’ve also earned top recognition for our specialized medical, surgical, and rehabilitative services, as well as for overall patient experience, including distinction as a Top 27 Patient-Recommended Hospital in the nation. At the end of the day, our goal is simple: provide safe, top-quality care that gets you back to the things you love. Discover Where Better Begins.

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No matter what direction you’ve traveled from or how far, a getaway in Claremont is bound to thrill and inspire… even in as little as 48 hours!

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QUICK FACTS

36,015

Population of Claremont California (SOURCE: CENSUS 2016)

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Nestled against the southern slope of California’s San Gabriel Mountain Range and a mere 30 miles east of Downtown Los Angeles, Claremont relishes its moniker as the best kept secret in L.A. Its location on Historic Route 66 sets the tone that this tree-lined sanctuary offers more than the quintessential college-town experience and stunning historic architecture. It also offers intimate, relaxing days and nights

teeming with inviting guest rooms, more than 70 restaurants and pubs, dozens of locally owned boutiques, bicycle-friendly streets and trails, plus fabulous natural and experiential wonders to nurture the body and mind. Claremont is truly a hidden gem. But where do you start and how do you decide what to include in your Claremont adventure? The Claremont Chamber of Commerce recommends the following highlights for lodging, dining, shopping, natural wonders, community culture and live performance opportunities—even if you only have 48 hours to spend in the city. REST YOUR WEARY HEAD

Whether driving the short distance from Ontario International Airport or completing a bucket list “Kicks on Route 66” auto tour, travelers will find hotel choices that can fit most budgets and needs. Options vary from the luxury boutique Hotel Casa 425 + lounge in historic Claremont Village, and the lush garden, resort-type setting at the

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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Claremont; to economy choices near I-10 including Motel 6 Claremont, and Claremont Lodge. Claremont’s 400 hotel rooms serve thousands of annual guests on every budget from economy to boutique. If you prefer to have the birds wake you rather than an alarm clock, consider Marshall Canyon Regional Park or Manker Campground. These two campgrounds are excellent examples of the spectacular rustic accommodations maintained and shepherded by L.A. County Parks and Recreation and the USDA Forest Service. Car camping, RV and tent sites are available. Regardless of whether you’re looking for high count linen sheets or to “rough it” at 6,000+ feet, you have options to make your stay a one-of-a-kind experience! SIPPING AND SAVORING

LA Weekly and NBC Los Angeles have declared Claremont a “food neighborhood” that’s “worth the drive” for foodies and tourists. There are more than 70 eateries to sample in Claremont, most with

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S local owners, and some with regionally renowned chefs, including Alain Fournier (Bardot) and Jose Ruiz (Tutti Mangia). Find burgers and Belgian ales at The Back Abbey, tapas at Viva Madrid, authentic Portuguese cooking at Euro Café, and an eclectic menu featuring Afghan favorites at Walter’s. The refurbished Claremont Packing House, an early home to the citrus co-op that became Sunkist, features a Wine Spectator award-winning wine bar/bistro (Packing House Wines), Southern-style BBQ at Gus’s, and other dining options. And any Craft Beer Trail-inspired tour of Route 66 should include Claremont Craft

LA Weekly and NBC Los Angeles have declared Claremont a “food neighborhood” that’s “worth the drive” for foodies and tourists.

If you’ve come this far for your getaway, you cannot miss California Botanic Garden. The largest botanic garden dedicated exclusively to California’s native plants, the Garden displays about 2,000 taxa of California plants spread across 86 acres, including plants native to the California Floristic Province as a whole–an expanse stretching from southern Oregon to Baja California. In addition to featuring a world-class botanical library and graduate-level education program, the Garden offers horticulture and community education. Visit their website to find out “what’s in bloom” during your stay.

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Motel 6 Claremont is located near the foothills of the San Gabriel Valley Mountains and is an 8 mile drive to Ontario International Airport. We are within walking distance of a number of Motel 6 Claremont features of the area’s finest tennis popular malls and dining venues.one We offer modern rooms with free highfacilities speed Wi-Fi.

with 8 lighted championship courts available year-round.

Guests can enjoy McDonald’s, Starbucks Coffee, Zaky Mediterranean Grill, 24 hour Denny’sinclude and Chevron gas station withWi-Fi, an Extra Mile all Guest amenities our outdoor pool, free complimentary local shuttle located on the same lot. Norm’s Restaurant located during regular business hours, and free use of our tennis courts. directly across the street. Starbucks Coffee, Zaky Mediterranean Grill and a 24-hour Denny’s are right next door.

We are a pet friendly property! We are a pet friendly property! Motel 6 Claremont 909-626-2431 840 S. Indian Hill Blvd. Motel6claremont.com

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Ales, which produces more than 3,000 barrels annually, including its signature Jacaranda Rye IPA. If you’re in the mood to nosh, the Wine Spectator Magazine award-winning Packing House Wines Restaurant & Wine Shop is located on the western end of the Packing House, offering a world of wines by the glass, varietals from growing regions all over the globe, and small plates and dinners from its executive chef. The Cheese Cave, a busy, artisan cheese shop on Yale Ave., offers dozens of cheeses from around the world, their own hand-pressed olive oils, and a selection of unique foods. For local baked goods and sweets visit Some Crust Bakery, and find Manhattan-style breads at 42nd Street Bagels. Crème Bakery creates freshly baked tarts and cakes. Claremont Village is a dream to those with a sweet tooth: Local chocolatier A. Kline’s candy shop is filled with handdipped treats, and creamery Bert & Rocky’s features more than 31 unique, homemade ice cream and sherbet flavors (and fresh caramel apples!). And if your family can’t decide between healthy and indulgent, Pepo Melo’s fruit bowls are next door to Nosy Neighbors’ fresh donuts.

RETAIL THERAPY

Claremont Village is a picturesque, European-style village spanning 16 city blocks and showcasing more than 150 unique restaurants, shops, bakeries, day spas, art galleries, entertainment venues, lounges and more. Home to dozens of locally owned boutiques featuring hand-selected merchandise, chic fashions, kitschy collectibles, antiques and Fair Trade-sourced materials, these entrepreneurs all give Claremont its unique vibe. Rio de Ojas offers Mexican folk art and imports, Vintage Odyssey provides a vibrant vintage clothing selection and Amelie and Nectar offer the latest fashions. Walking these charming streets will Cont. on page 20

Claremont Village is a picturesque, Europeanstyle village spanning 16 city blocks and showcasing more than 150 unique restaurants, shops, bakeries, day spas, art galleries, entertainment venues, lounges and more.

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Once you’ve satisfied your craving to see “traditional” creations, make time to learn about some “original” creations—DINOSAURS! Discover dinosaur artifacts at the Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology, the only nationally accredited museum of paleontology on a secondary school campus in the United States. Located on the campus of the Webb Schools, the museum has two circular exhibit areas totaling 4,000 square feet: The Hall of Footprints and the Hall of Life. The museum’s fossil track and trackway collection are among the nation’s largest of its kind!

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A stylish boutique hotel and bar with a vibrant outdoor courtyard in the heart of Claremont Village

Join us in The Lounge for: + appetizer and dinner menu + signature cocktails + craft beer and wine list + happy hour specials + outdoor seating with fire pits

425 W. First Street Claremont, CA 91711 (909) 624-2272 | casa425.com

Stay with us and enjoy: + continental breakfast, daily + bicycles to borrow + wifi & parking access + filtered water, coffee & tea + personalized service

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CREATING BETTER WAYS TO TRAVEL. THAT’S HOW WE FLY.

When it comes to business, you always want a trusted partner but it’s also important to know what you are looking for. Is it someone who can provide a personal touch? An expert? Or someone with a keen eye for the future? When you choose Ontario International Airport, you get all of that and more. California is often touted as being one of the largest economies in the world and the Inland Empire plays a major role in that. We’re right in the center of all the strong growth happening here. Between our cargo operations and our excellent relationships within the business community, to the innovative moves we’re making in our own space, we’re positioning ourselves to be a key economic driver for years to come. On the traveler side, ONT caters to all types: business, pleasure and everyone in between. We pay close attention to the needs of our passengers and work hard

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to meet them in new and unique ways – like our Jabbrbox workspaces, which are perfect for taking a private call or getting some work done. We also offer quick, quality food and drink options like Dunkin’, Rock-n-Brew and even Yo Kai Express instant ramen machines. Our growing list of nonstop flights includes destinations across the globe, helping our travelers get where they need to go. We’ve connected our neighbors here in the Inland Empire to Taipei, San Francisco, Mexico City and Atlanta. And within the past year, we’ve opened new nonstops to Honolulu, Hawaii and Austin, Texas – incredibly popular destinations our passengers are thrilled to have. We also know that in today’s aviation landscape, it’s not just about the flight. Airports around the world are looking for new ways to outfit their space with opportunities that will most benefit their passengers. In fact, Ontario will be hosting this year’s SMART Airports & Regions conference, where a grand exchange of airport ideas will come through. All of this is backed by one of the best customer service teams in the business. Our OACES team members are here to help travelers navigate our airport, help recover lost items and enhance their experience as they travel through ONT. In fact, ONT’s dedication to gathering and responding to customer feedback has earned us the Voice of the Customer recognition from Airport’s Council International (ACI). Global Traveler also named ONT the Fastest-Growing Airport in the United States for the fourth consecutive year in

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2021. This speaks volumes to the way we keep giving people reasons to travel with us. So, no matter why or where you travel in the future, we hope you know that ONT is your airport. And we will always make travel in So Cal So Easy.

2500 E Airport Dr Ontario, CA 91761 (909) 544-5300 flyOntario.com

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CONNIE & DICK’S AUTO SERVICE CENTER

Connie & Dick’s Auto Service Center has been supplying professional automotive service and repair in Claremont since 1960. Since our early days of operating in the Claremont Village, we have seen a multitude of changes within the automotive industry. Since the very beginning, we have always pledged to stay on top of the technological changes by investing in continuing education and using proper equipment and technology needed to supply competent service for our clients.

Looking back to 1960, there were 36,399 fatalities due to automobile accidents. The calculated rate of per 100M miles travelled is 5.06. In 2019, that number has plummeted to 1.11. Wow, what remarkable progress! Back in ’66, regulations required automobile manufacturers to alert vehicle owners of safety defects and recalls along with several emerging technologies like safety belts, collapsible steering columns, door safety latches, and dual hydraulic

brake systems. Today, we are servicing vehicles that have multiple networks linking over 60 computers. The onboard vehicle infrastructure of today is now supplying support for active safety, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), emissions and security. Advanced Driver Assistance is supported by various machine-vision devices like radar, lidar, cameras, and ultrasonic sensors. The features these devices supply support for are Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Lane Keep Assist (LKA), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Automated Emergency Braking (AEB), Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) and more. Since about 2005, these technologies have been populating the vehicles and over the past few years we have seen exponential growth of these systems in vehicles due to the National Transportation Highway Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) vision which paves the way for vehicles with Automated Driving Systems (ADS). Connie & Dick’s is prepared to provide the proper vehicle care, maintenance, and repair with an overall goal of keeping your vehicle working safely and reliably so that your vehicle supplies a proper ROI. Each vehicle that comes in for service at our facility, be it electric, hybrid or gas, receives a comprehensive health check of all onboard computer systems and a check for any open recalls. We also are prepared to supply any recalibration operations on any of the ADAS components that may require such service during operations such as wheel alignments, windshield service, and or sensor replacement. We are here for you and if you have any questions about the technology on your vehicle feel free to reach out. Contact us via www.connieanddicks.com or 909-626-5653. We would love to hear from you.

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make you feel like you’re far, far away from the hustle and bustle of L.A. city life and provides its own respite from the normal toils of day-to-day frustrations. THE GREAT OUTDOORS

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Population 5 and under

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It’s impossible not to notice the beautiful San Gabriel Mountains in Claremont’s “backyard.” Mt. Baldy Road leaves the city and takes motorists on a majestic journey into the canyons, ending at Mt. Baldy (about 30 minutes away), the highest peak in Los Angeles County. Mt. Baldy Ski Lifts, home of the closest ski resort to Los Angeles, offers ziplining, hiking, and dining and brews at The Top of the Notch restaurant. The Claremont Hills Wilderness Park, located at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains, offers a five-mile walking loop as well as smaller trails. Hikers will find views stretching to Downtown L.A., Catalina Island, and the Inland Empire basin. Travelers looking to make it a completely car-less adventure can bring bicycles on Metrolink. This service takes visitors (and their bikes) directly from Union Station to Claremont’s historic depot, making it a green getaway from L.A. Claremont is honored

to hold Silver Level Bicycle Friendly Community status with the League of American Bicyclists. For families, tree-lined streets offer majestic views of historic homes and the town’s college campuses. Avid cyclists can tackle the AMGEN Tour of California’s challenging route to Mt. Baldy or tackle the trails in Claremont Hills Wilderness Park. There are so many ways to burn the calories from your getaway indulgences! CLAREMONT COMMUNITY CULTURE

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Visitors to Claremont will find many galleries at their fingertips, from Studio Claremont and Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery, to dozens of pieces of dazzling, world-class public art.

Population 5-19 years old

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Population 20-34 years old

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CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION OF AMERICA: SUPPORTING CHILDREN IN NEED

Have you ever felt confused, frightened or alone? Over 400,000 children in the U.S. know these feelings all too well. These are the children who have been removed from their families due to abuse, neglect or abandonment and have been placed into foster care. They have been separated from the only life and family they’ve known and often do not have access to the same opportunities as their non-fostered peers. Studies show that children in foster care are at higher risk of loneliness, fear of others, negative self-esteem and negative effects to their physical health. The Children’s Foundation of America, based in Claremont, was established to Be the Difference and provide an opportunity for every person to help children heal, learn and thrive. With the help of people like you, the Foundation provides essential opportunities including scholarships, sports uniforms, prom tickets, graduation cap and gown, recreational activities and other opportunities, often

The Foundation identifies and accesses resources to support youth in foster care, residential therapeutic programs, shelters and community-based programs of the highest quality, so that children who have been victims of trauma may lead healthy, productive lives. Join us in helping thousands of children in need feel the love and care all children deserve. Consider making a sustaining monthly donation to continuously support children who need it most. Contact us to get involved!

not covered by other sources. Without the support of caring individuals and businesses, displaced youth could not participate in everyday experiences that provide enrichment and normalcy.

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The Folk Music Center has been in Grammy-winner Ben Harper’s family since 1958 and features hundreds of instruments from around the world that visitors can actually play.

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Bridges Auditorium at Pomona College

Your Hometown Airport Since 1945 Whether it is breakfast at our Café, learning to fly at one of our various flying clubs, or simply watching airplanes, there are many things to experience at Cable Airport We thank you for your continued support for over 75 years We look forward to many more years of being an active part of the aviation and local communities Visit cableairport.com cableairportccb

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throughout the Claremont Village during the First Saturday Art Walk, which is held on the first Saturday of the month from 6 to 9 p.m. The event is open and free to the public. The city also showcases pervasive public art. Art lovers will want to be sure to stop at the new Benton Museum of Art at Pomona College and the Claremont Lewis Museum of Art (at the Claremont Depot). Visitors will also find public galleries and discover dozens of pieces of world-class public art at the colleges and around town. The James Turrell Skyspace, “Dividing the Light,” at Pomona College, Margaret Fowler Garden at Scripps College, and a Venus statue by Flemish sculptor Giovanni da Bologna (1529-1608) at Harvey Mudd College are three must-visit campus stops. PERFORMANCE

The Folk Music Center has been in Grammy-winner Ben Harper’s family since 1958 and features hundreds of instruments from around the world that visitors can actually play. While perusing instruments, fans can ask Ellen Harper, who has been running the center for more than 30 years, about touring with Ben to promote their mother-son 2014 collaboration album, “Childhood Home.” Piano Piano’s Dueling Piano Show on the DoubleTree Hotel property is geared for

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those who prefer adult humor with their tunes, and features to world-class performers, most of whom regularly appear in Vegas. Theatre group Ophelia’s Jump performs innovative and thought-provoking works throughout the year at their nearby Upland theater and brings their annual Midsummer Shakespeare Festival to the Sontag Greek Theatre at Pomona College every July. This fabulous local resource also offers a variety of classes and workshops for both young performers and adults. Also on your playbill is Inland Pacific Ballet. Located fewer than 10 miles from downtown Claremont on Central Avenue in Montclair, IPB continues its 25th Anniversary Season with classes, recitals, a Summer Broadway Show Intensive, and a big anniversary celebration (Date TBA). Visit IPB’s website for more recital details! And, of course, find hundreds of professional and student performances year-round at The Claremont Colleges’ Bridges Auditorium, Bridges Hall (Little Bridges), Seaver Theater Complex, Garrison Theater and other campus venues. No matter from what direction you’ve traveled or how far, a getaway in Claremont is bound to thrill and inspire…even in as little as 48 hours!

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City blocks showcasing more than 150 unique restaurants in Claremont Village

70+

Locally owned eateries

3,000

Barrels annually produced by Claremont Craft Ales

8,000

Dozens of dining choices. With more than 70 locally owned restaurants, grills, and specialty food shops, Claremont has earned regional acclaim as a “food neighborhood” that’s “worth the drive.” Local

Inventory of wine bottles at Packing House Wines

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Flavors offered at Bert & Rocky’s creme company

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restaurateurs are offering fresh takes on a variety of cuisines. Regional favorites include Bardot, The Quarter Creole, Viva Madrid, Espiau’s and Tutti Mangia Italian Chophouse. Retailers such as Cheese Cave, Some Crust Bakery, Bert & Rocky’s Ice Cream, Crème Bakery, and I Like Pie make between-meal snacking a must. Local brews and spirits are featured at annual merchant festivals like the Claremont Craft Beer Walk and the Claremont Village Wine Walk. And any craft beer tour of Route 66 must include Claremont Craft Ales, which produces over 3,000 barrels annually, including its signature Jacaranda Rye IPA. Foodies and artisanal spirit enthusiasts will also want

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From L.A. to the Inland Empire—and beyond—foodies are flocking to Claremont, where more than 70 locally owned eateries have earned the city regional acclaim as a “food neighborhood” that’s “worth the drive.” to stop at vomFASS Claremont’s tasting room to sample whiskeys, liqueurs and other spirits (and stock up on spices, oils, and vinegars). Wine lovers can enjoy weekend wine tastings and fare at Packing House Wines, or tastings at We Olive or Magnolia Bistro & Wine Bar. With many four and five-star (Yelp) choices located within the walkable Claremont Village, Village Square, and Packing House area, visitors can enjoy the city’s free parking and stroll to wherever their appetites lead them.

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CLAREMONT DINING GUIDE From Los Angeles to the Inland Empire—and beyond—foodies are flocking to Claremont, where more than 70 locally owned eateries have earned the city regional acclaim as a “food neighborhood” that’s “worth the drive.” With many 4- and 5-star (Yelp) choices located within the walkable Claremont Village, Village Square and Claremont Packing House area, visitors might choose to enjoy the city’s free parking—or take Metrolink—and literally stroll to wherever their appetites lead them. We encourage you to visit our supportive Chamber member restaurants listed here.

AMERICAN/CONTEMPORARY BARDOT 206 W. Bonita Ave., #1 Claremont, CA 91711 (909) 621-2255 bardotrestaurant.com DR. GRUBB’S 373 W Bonita Ave Claremont, CA 91711 (909) 621-6200 drgrubbsfresh.com EURO CAFE 546 E Baseline Rd Claremont, CA 91711 (909) 621-4666 eurocafeclaremont.com GUS’S BBQ - CLAREMONT 500 W. 1st Street Claremont, CA 91711 (909) 445-0931 gussbbq.com

HONEYBIRD 175 N.Indian Hill Blvd, Suite 102A Claremont, CA 91711 (909) 447-2010 honeybirdla.com

BAR/GRILL/ LOUNGE/BREWERY

MAGNOLIA BISTRO 665 E. Foothill Blvd Ste C Claremont, CA 91711 (909) 445-1795 magnoliabistroclaremont.com

DOG HAUS BIERGARTEN, CLAREMONT 2209 E. Baseline Road #700 Claremont, CA 91711 (909) 931-0404 claremont.doghaus.com

MARIE CALLENDERS RESTAURANT #65 1175 E. Alosta Avenue Azusa, CA 91702 (626) 963-9475 mariecallenders.com

NUNO’S BISTRO & BAR 2440 W Arrow Rte Ste 4A Upland, CA 91786 (909) 624-0500 nunosbistro.com

NORMS RESTAURANTS 807 S Indian Hill Blvd Claremont, CA 91711 (909) 293-7871 norms.com

BREAKFAST

PIZZA N’ SUCH 202 Yale Ave Claremont, CA 91711 (909) 624-7214 pizzansuchclaremont.com THE BACK ABBEY 128 N OBERLIN AVE Claremont, CA 91711 (909) 625-2642 thebackabbey.com THE MEAT CELLAR 160 W Foothill Blvd Claremont, CA 91711 (323) 775-8619 themeatcellar.com WALTER’S RESTAURANT 310 Yale Ave Claremont, CA 91711-4726 (909) 624-4914 waltersrestaurant.com

BAKERY CREME BAKERY 116 Harvard Avenue Claremont, CA 91711 (909) 741-5115 bakerycreme.com I LIKE PIE BAKE SHOP 175 N. Indian Hill Blvd., Suite 102B Claremont, CA 91711 (909) 621-5152 ilikepiebakeshop.com SOME CRUST BAKERY 119 Yale Ave Claremont, CA 91711 (909) 621-9772 somecrust.com

42ND STREET BAGEL CAFE 225 Yale Ave Claremont, CA 91711-4704 (909) 624-7655 42ndstbagelcafe.com

BREWERY CLAREMONT CRAFT ALES 1420 N.Claremont Blvd Ste. 204-C Claremont, CA 91711 (909) 625-5350 claremontcraftales.com IRONBARK CIDERWORKS, INC. 1420 N. Claremont Blvd., Suite 107B Claremont, CA 91711 (909) 447-5225 ironbarkcider.com LAST NAME BREWING 2120 Porterfield Way Upland, CA 91786 (909) 579-0032 lastnamebrewing.com

CAFE SANCTUARY COFFEE 863 W Foothill Blvd . Claremont, CA 91711 (909) 518-8606

CANDY A. KLINE CHOCOLATIER 210 W Second St Claremont, CA 91711 (909) 626-6646 BERT & ROCKY’S CREAM COMPANY 242 Yale Ave Claremont, CA 91711 (909) 625-1852

GOURMET SPECIALTY ITEMS BRANCH AND VINE 919 Olive St Upland, CA 91786 (626) 252-9798 branchandvineupland.com GRAZE AND GATHER MEATS AND PROVISIONS 214 W. Foothill Blvd Claremont, CA 91711 (909) 741-7300 grazeandgathermeats.com

ITALIAN EDDIE’S ITALIAN EATERY 1065 W. Foothill Boulevard Claremont, CA 91711 (909) 398-1985 eddieseatery.com TUTTI MANGIA ITALIAN CHOPHOUSE 102 Harvard Ave Claremont, CA 91711-4716 (909) 625-4669 tuttimangia.com

JAPANESE TOKYO KITCHEN INC. 8851 Central Ave Suite J Montclair , CA 91763 (909) 851-9111 tokyokitchentk.com

JUICE NEKTER JUICE BAR 530 W 1st St Claremont, CA 91711 (909) 319-6165

MEDITERRANEAN SACA’S MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE 248 W Second St Claremont, CA 91711 (909) 624-3340 gotosacas.com

MEXICAN CASA MAGUEY 101 N Indian Hilll, C-2 Claremont, CA 91711 (714) 404-8103 casamagueyrest.com

CATERING SERVICE

ELVIRA’S 415 W. Foothill Blvd, #100 Claremont, CA 91711 (909) 399-3300 elvirasmexicangrill.com

PADUA HILLS/CHANTRELLES CATERING 4467 Padua Ave Claremont, CA 91711 (909) 624-8628 paduaweddings.com

ESPIAU’S RESTAURANTE Y CANTINA 109 Yale Ave Claremont, CA 91711 (909) 621-1818 espiaus.com

CHINESE

SEAFOOD

THE UPPER HOUSE 352 S. Indian Hill Blvd Claremont, CA 91711 (909) 621-1855 yelp.com/biz/ the-upper-house-claremont

THE POKE CO. 363 W. Bonita Avenue Claremont, CA 91711 (909) 447-1212 thepokeco.com

FUN/FAST FOOD ROUND TABLE PIZZA - BASELINE 598 E. Baseline Road Claremont, CA 91711 (909) 625-3856 roundtablepizza.com

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109 Yale Ave. Claremont, CA 91711 • www.espiaus.com CASA MAGUEY

101 N Indian Hill Blvd Claremont, CA 91711

909.447.5000

Hours of Operation: Sun-Thurs 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Fri & Sat 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

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Explore the Contemporary Flavors of Mexico at Casa Maguey, the latest venture from Restaurant Industry entrepreneur, Gabino Campo. With Casa Maguey, Mr. Campo intends to bring exciting new flavors and cooking styles to traditional Mexican food. MEXICAN

GUS’S BBQ

500 W 1st St. Claremont, CA 91711

909.445.0931 Hours of Operation: Sun-Thurs 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Fri & Sat 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Mon-Thurs 8:30pm to Close

Enjoy a tribute to Southern life, where true hospitality & celebration are of the utmost importance. Gus’s is a space for a warm welcome, a classic old-fashioned, and a big plate of pit-smoked BBQ inspired by the American South. BARBECUE

www.gussbbq.com

PLUME RIDGE BOTTLE SHOP

1485 Andrew Drive, Suite C Claremont, CA 91711

909.305.9966 Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free local delivery or curbside pickup. We are not open to the public, please order online and indicate delivery or pick up option.

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SANCTUARY COFFEE

863 W Foothill Blvd Claremont, CA 91711

909.675.7706

Hours of Operation: Monday - Sunday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

www.sanctuaryclaremont.com

Started by a team of Claremont residents, we are your local source for authentic and unique wines that pair well with food. Let our team of wine experts help you find wines for all occasions. Organic, family winery, boutique focused. WINES

Non-profit artesian coffee shop. ALL of our profits are given to charities in Claremont and surrounding communities. These charities are on the front lines of social concerns. The name Sanctuary was chosen because it denotes a safe place and a sacred space. We hope you experience both. COFFEE

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ATTRACTIONS QUICK FACTS

20,000

Visitors a year that find their way to the Raymond Alf Museum of Paleontology

1,620

Acres of land at The Claremont Hills Wilderness Park

1922

Year The Packing House was built for the College Heights Orange and Lemon Association. It eventually went under restoration in 2007 and became what is now the Claremont Packing House Locally owned eateries.

Looking for something to do in Claremont? Whether you’re a local, new in town or just cruising through we’ve got loads of great tips and attractions. CLAREMONT HILLS WILDERNESS PARK

Located at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains and Angeles National Forest, the Claremont Hills Wilderness Park offers nature lovers a five-mile walking loop, along with smaller trails. The loop is one of the most popular in the Inland Empire, offering moderate elevation and dramatic views stretching to Downtown L.A., Catalina Island, and the Inland Empire basin. The 2.8-mile Thompson Creek Trail that abuts the park’s southern point is also popular with walkers, runners, bicyclists and leashed dogs.

No matter what direction you’ve traveled from or how far you’ve come, these notto-be-missed locations are bound to thrill and inspire. CLAREMONT LEWIS MUSEUM OF ART

Located in the historic Claremont Depot, the Claremont Lewis Museum of Art celebrates the community’s rich artistic legacy and promotes the cultural vitality of the region by showcasing paintings, sculptures, and other works by local artists. Since the 1930s, Claremont has been both a magnet and haven for artists as Millard Sheets, Jean Ames, Phil Dike, and their contemporaries cultivated a tight-knit community, centered around the Claremont Colleges, that promoted collaboration, innovation, and experimentation. CLAREMONT PACKING HOUSE

Built in 1922, the Claremont Packing House is the last standing of four packing houses built along the Santa Fe rail corridor during the height of the citrus industry. Today a century of architecture comes alive with fine dining, live music, hip boutiques, wine tastings, art classes, art walks, and festivals. In addition to being home to Packing House Wines, Gus’s BBQ, The Whisper House and other great eateries, it features Studio Claremont and Claremont Chef ’s

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Academy classes, and Claremont Forum Bookshop, a nationally renowned bookstore that provides donated books to prisoners. CLAREMONT VILLAGE

DINOSAUR LOVERS UNITE! Dinosaur lovers can discover artifacts of the ancient giants at the Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology, the only nationally accredited museum located on a high school campus in the United States. The museum has two circular exhibit areas totaling 4,000 square feet: the Hall of Footprints and the Hall of Life. The fossil track and trackway collection is one of the largest of its kind in the nation.

Claremont Village is a historic downtown area in the heart of Claremont. This European-style village has over 150 shops, restaurants, bakeries, art galleries, day spas, boutiques, entertainment venues, hotels, lounges, and more. Notable stops include shopping at Rio de Ojas, Amelie, Nectar, and DeeLux; snacking at Cheese Cave, I Like Pie, Some Crust Bakery, and Bert and Rocky’s; and dining at Bardot, Espiau’s, Tutti Mangia, Viva Madrid, and Walter’s. Walking these picturesque streets will make you swear you’re no longer in Southern California. FOLK MUSIC CENTER AND MUSEUM

The Folk Music Center and Museum has been in Grammy-winner Ben Harper’s family since 1958, and features hundreds of instruments from around the world that visitors can actually touch and play. It’s become a destination for music lovers from as far away as Australia, Japan, and Europe. Many days you can meet Ellen Harper herself, working behind the counter.

ATTRACTIONS Hotel by Hilton Claremont), and the former Tugboat Annie’s boat-shaped restaurant. THE CLAREMONT COLLEGES

The Claremont Colleges are a consortium of seven, highly selective institutions of higher education, all within walking distance of each other. Claremont McKenna, Harvey Mudd, Pomona, Pitzer, and Scripps Colleges are among the nation’s top-ranked liberal arts schools. The campuses boast beautiful historical architecture, lavish lawns and numerous examples of public art. Check the colleges’ calendars for stimulating presentations, musical productions, art exhibits and other events.

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Along Foothill Blvd. find original buildings from “the mother road’s” heyday, including Wolfe’s Market (now shared with The Meat Cellar), the Old School House (home to shops and Elvira’s Finest Foods of Mexico), the former Griswold’s Stone Cellar and Inn (now Buca di Beppo and DoubleTree

JAMES TURRELL SKYSPACE (“DIVIDING THE LIGHT”)

Called “one of the best works of public art in recent memory” by the Los Angeles Times, “Dividing the Light” gathers visitors on benches beneath a canopy that frames a window to the sky. At dusk and dawn a lighting program bathes the canopy in changing colors, from goldenrod to turquoise, altering the viewer’s perception of the sky. A shallow pool centered beneath the opening to the sky mirrors the daytime sky and reflects a dark echo of the night 32 I

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sky. Visit at 10 minutes before sunset and one hour before sunrise for the complete light show. MARGARET FOWLER GARDEN

Featured in Westways, this “secret garden” was originally designed as a European medieval-style cloister garden and is a favorite destination on the Scripps campus. There are olive and orange trees and interior arcades, one of which is covered by an enormous wisteria vine. On one wall, you’ll find a fresco painted in 1946 by Mexican muralist Alfredo Ramos Martinez. THE BENTON MUSEUM OF ART AT POMONA COLLEGE

The new Benton Museum of Art at Pomona College (“The Benton”), opened in 2021, is a 33,000-square-foot facility to showcase some of Southern California’s most compelling and experimental exhibitions. For decades, Pomona College has played a key part in shaping innovative artists, including Helen Pashgian, James Turrell, Peter Shelton, the late Marcia Hafif and the late Chris Burden. The Benton’s collection includes pieces from these alumni, and future exhibitions will place emphasis on cutting-edge art in the Los Angeles region. The new building of cast-in-place concrete walls is accented with wood, glass, and a distinctive sloping roofline, and is built to LEED gold standards of sustainability.

Building on 60 Years of Excellence A Life Care Senior Community in Claremont / Pomona

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WEATHER

AWARDS

Welcome to Claremont

POPULATION: 35,703

22 65 ANNUAL ANNUAL 7.2%

(Source Census Estimate 2021)

SIZE: 13.49 Square miles FOUNDED: APRIL 1887 INCORPORATED: OCTOBER 3, 1907 ELEVATION: 1,150 ft.

0.7% NATIVE AMERICAN

(above sea level)

”

°F

5 AND UNDER

16.6%

12.8% 519 YEARS

65 AND OLDER

Winner of National Arbor Day Association’s Tree City USA RAINFALL award for more than 30 years. TEMPERATURE 25.7%

AVERAGE AVERAGE

67.7% WHITE

21.2% 2034 YEARS

4564 YEARS

EDUCATION

AGE

ETHNICITY

11.1% 3544 YEARS 4.3% AFRICAN AMERICAN

0.7% NATIVE

4.1% SPANIC

10.2% HIGH SCHOOL

AMERICAN

GRADUATE

32.6% GRADUATE OR 67.7% WHITE

16.6%

12.8% 519 YEARS

SOME COLLEGE LESS THAN 4 YEARS

24.2% BACHELOR’S

6.4% ASSOCIATE

DEGREE

HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATION (% OF POPULATION 25 YEARS AND OLDER

4.5% TWO OR

4.3% AFRICAN AMERICAN

MORE RACES

65 AND OLDER

20.1%

PROFESSIONAL DEGREE

5.6% ASIAN

7.2%

5 AND UNDER

25.7% 4564 YEARS

21.2% 2034 YEARS

0.7% NATIVE AMERICAN

15.6% ASIAN 24.1% HISPANIC

67.7% WHITE

11.1% 3544 YEARS MEDIAN AGE: 39.6 YEARS

INCOME & HOUSING

NATURAL AMENITIES

10.2% HIGH SCHOOL

21 City-owned parks and sports fields with 2,534 GRADUATE acres of public parkland, of which 2,378 is wilderness. Also included is the Thompson Creek Trail, a linear park following a 2.8-mile paved trail.

32.6% GRADUATE OR PROFESSIONAL DEGREE

INFRASTRUCTURE

24.2% BACHELOR’S DEGREE

10.2 HIGH S 32.6% GRADUATE OR

20.1% SOME COLLEGE

PROFESSIONAL DEGREE

LESS THAN 4 YEARS

$136,187 $101,080

AVERAGE MEDIAN 24.2%

6.4% ASSOCIATE

DEGREE FORM OF GOVERNMENT COUNCIL/MANAGER PUBLIC BUILDINGS MILES SURFACED STREETS 128 CITY VEHICLES MILES SEWER LINES 122 STREET SIGNS STORM DRAINS 147 CITY-OWNED STREETLIGHTS MILES SIDEWALKS 231 CITY TREES STREET MEDIANS AND PARKWAYS 127 DRAIN SWALES

23 110 4,000 2,264 24,108 19 MILES

HOUSEHOLD INCOME HOUSEHOLD INCOME

2.62 AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD SIZE

MEDIAN

HOME PRICE

$688,800

HOUSEHOLDS 11,981 (SOURCE: CENSUS 2016-2020)

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Padua Hills Theater

Claremont

Evey Canyon

Parks & Trails

“The Loop” Padua Ave

Claremont Hills Wilderness Park

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B Padua Ave Park

CITY PARKS

Blaisdell Reserve

Pomello Dr

Sycamore Canyon

Alamosa Dr

Higginbotham Park

Indian Hill Blvd

La Puerta Sports Park

June Vail Park

La Puerta School

Baseline Rd

Ridgefield Dr

Lewis Park

Botanic Garden

Cahuilla Park

Condit Elem.

Indian Hill Blvd

Mountain Ave

Towne Ave

Claremont High School

Foothill Blvd

(standalone bike path)

Bike Lane (Class 2)

El Roble Middle School

Bike Route (Class 3)

(roadway posted signage)

Schools & Colleges

Shelton Park

Walking/ Running

Exercise

Hiking

Skateboard

Dogs

Bonita Ave Rosa Torrez Park

1st St

College Park Oakmont Elem.

Arrow Hwy

Equestrian

Bike Station/ Parking

6th St

Vista Del Valle Wheeler Elem. Park

San Jose Ave

Rancho San Jose Park

Indian Hill Blvd

Bike Route

San Antonio High School

College Ave

Open Space

Mallows Park

Harrison Ave

Cambridge Av e

Parks

Claremont Colleges

Larkin Park

Mills Ave

(roadway fully designated lane)

Memorial Sycamore Elem. Park

8th St

Blaisdell Park

s Av e

Bike Path (Class 1)

10th St

But te S t

Claremont Blvd

LEGEND

Foothill Blvd College Ave

Berkeley Ave

Mountain View Elem.

Mill

Garey Ave

Hughes Community Center

Monte Vista Ave

Griffith Park

Chaparral Park Chaparral Elem.

Mills Ave

Sumner/ Danbury Elem.

Miramar Ave

Padua Ave

rail ek T Cre n so mp ho

Jaeger Park

Mills Ave

El Barrio Park

*S Blaisdell Park 440 S College Ave C Blaisdell Preserve Grand Ave & New Orleans Ct *I Cahuilla Park/ Guthrie Skate Park Scripps Dr & Indian Hill Blvd H Chaparral Park 1899 Mills Ave A Claremont Hills Wilderness Park 4031 N Mills Ave R College Park and Pooch Park 100 S College Ave *Q El Barrio Park 400 block of Claremont Blvd *K Griffith Park 1800 Woodbend Dr G Higginbotham Park/ Sycamore Canyon 625 N Mt Carmel Dr E Jaeger Park Monticello Rd & Sweetbriar Dr D June Vail Park Grand Ave & Bluefield Dr F La Puerta Sports Park 2430 N Indian Hill Blvd *L Larkin Park 660 N Mountain Ave *J Lewis Park 881 Syracuse Dr N Mallows Park 520 N Indian Hill Blvd *M Memorial Park 840 N Indian Hill Blvd B Padua Avenue Park 4200 Padua Ave U Rancho San Jose Park 660 W San Jose Ave O Rosa Torrez Park 800 W First St P Shelton Park 300 N Harvard Ave *T Wheeler Park 626 Vista Dr

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HEALTH QUICK FACTS

18.1

Miles of Pacific Electric Inland Empire Trail that spans from Claremont Blvd. (Claremont) to N. Cactus Ave. (Rialto)

TOP 50

Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center is one of the top 50 Cardiovascular Hospitals in the nation (SOURCE: REUTERS)

800

Physicians on staff Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center

29%

Of men in Claremont are older than 55 years of age.

Whether you’re among Claremont’s estimated 36,500 year-round residents; a visiting student enrolled in one of the Claremont Colleges; someone here to vacation; or for a professional extended stay, we have many options to get you on your feet and moving. Claremont and the surrounding cities of the Pomona Valley provide the area’s top healthcare options, and area parks, local gyms and businesses and the nearby mountains provide you with a path to wellness and activity. MAINTENANCE & REPAIR

Folks living with existing health considerations or those who find themselves with an unexpected medical condition can locate nearby options for both emergency care and regular maintenance appointments. Pomona

No matter how you like to get your heart pumping, there’s no end to the possibilities in the Claremont community. Valley Hospital Medical Center (PVHMC) and Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare are in nearby Pomona, just a five-minute drive away. Casa Colina achieved a 5-star rating for Total Knee Replacement as well as the Excellence Award for both Treatment of Pneumonia and Patient Safety from Healthgrades. These 2019 category ratings indicate the hospital’s outcomes were significantly better than expected. Casa Colina Hospi tal

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Ten minutes away in Upland, San Antonio Regional Hospital (SARH) offers care spanning many medical disciplines. Their individual Cancer, Heart and Stroke Centers are bookended by their Emergency Services and Urgent Care capabilities, including Pediatric Urgent Care locations in Eastvale, Fontana and Rancho Cucamonga. SARH is also proud to be included in Spirit of Women, a network of leading California hospitals and healthcare providers committed to making good health easier and more accessible to women. Health screening events, education lectures, flu shots and walking programs are just a few of the benefits to women taking advantage of the program’s free membership. Per areavibes.com, 29 percent of men in Claremont are older than 55 years of age. Thirty-two percent of women are the same. That population of adults with advancing ages can remain just as active and fit as any Millenial or Gen Z. Leisure Living in Claremont strives to provide quality care to seniors in a home environment. Amenities include fitness programs, onsite dentist

services, beauticians/barbers and manicurists. Claremont Place Senior Living, a Meridian Senior Living Community, offers

In Claremont, mothers of every experience level have a plethora of options when researching their obstetric and gynecological providers.

PVHMC is a 412 bed multi-specialty regional medical center and one of the largest not-for-profit hospitals in the greater Los Angeles area. They’re proud to host the first Skytron Efficient and Safe Environment Modular System (EASE) installation in the United States. This EASE system is clinically proven to reduce infections. Rounded corners and powder coating on surfaces increase the ability to fight off infections on structures and provide nowhere for bacteria to hide. In fact, the glass operating room can fight off bacteria growth with a 99.9% efficiency rate. But PVHMC isn’t only about surgery. The center has joined with physicians from other area hospitals to conduct “$$$ for Physicals”, providing a combined total of more than 7,200 high school athletes their required pre-participation examinations. 38 I

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Assisted Living and Memory Care options as well as short-term stays for respite care in both studio and single-bedroom floor plans. AgingNext is Claremont’s go-to expert resource for aging adults & their families, especially for anyone who wants to continue living independently at home. In Pomona, Mt. San Antonio Gardens’ homes reflect the Arts and Crafts Movement that dates back more than a century. High ceilings, large windows and generous balconies complement the beautifully landscaped gardens. Proximity to the Claremont Colleges offers residents access to an educational environment for auditing courses and other cultural experiences. Visit the Claremont Chamber of Commerce website for more accredited senior living opportunities. BABY STEPS

We can all agree children are our future. In Claremont, mothers of every experience level have a plethora of options when researching their obstetric and gynecological providers. Advanced Healthcare for Women & Children, as well as Care for Womens Medical Group’s nearest locations are just down the road in Upland. FemCare Medical Associates provides care to women of all ages at their Pomona location. Of course, Planned Parenthood provides a wide variety of medical care, and family planning and pregnancy related services are just the tip of the iceberg. Their acumen spans cancer screenings for both men and women to flu and tetanus vaccinations to diabetes screening and smoking cessation. Their goal to provide “help to all who need it” is available nearby at their Upland and Pomona centers. Whatever current or future moms and dads might need to ensure their health and the health of their babies, there are qualified facilities near Claremont to offer assistance. EASING PAIN & IMPROVING FUNCTION

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and treating abnormal physical function related to injury, disability, disease or condition.” Regardless whether your need for PT comes from a sports related injury or a medical complication, the physical therapy resources in and near Claremont are vast. Among these is The Body Center on Indian Hill Boulevard, where they introduce both physical therapy disciplines and Pilates in their efforts to assist client needs. This allows them to apply their unique approach to neuromuscular re-education, orthopedic injuries, cardiovascular reconditioning, post-surgical care and patients recovering from auto accident and sports-related injuries. Since 2006, Rapha Physical Therapy has dedicated their expertise to both pediatric and adult physical therapy from nearby Montclair. They also offer their SmartPalate System to patients with articulation disorders, hearing issues and developmental disabilities. For those with additional motor skill considerations, their Intensive Therapy Program is designed to accelerate functional mobility for those with Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, and other ailments.

ATTENTION TO OUR VETERANS

Abraham Lincoln said, “Honor to the soldier and sailor everywhere, who bravely bears his country’s cause. Honor, also, to the citizen who cares for his brother in the field and serves, as best he can, the same cause.” Certainly, the military experience has changed since Lincoln’s time, but not so our duty to care for fighting men and women— before, during and after their enlistment. With more than 250,000 U.S. military veterans currently estimated to be living in Los Angeles County and nearly 2,000 in Claremont alone, the City to provide more than just patriotic support to these noble ladies and gentlemen. In Fontana, Working Dogs for Warriors helps unite a human’s best friend with veterans who may need a service or therapy dog

HELP FOR THOSE THAT HAVE SERVED Both Pomona College and Claremont McKenna College offer military and veteran financial assistance programs to those considering a return to the classroom. Those VA Education Benefits Programs include vocational rehabilitation; the Montgomery GI Bill®; the Post-Vietnam Era Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP); the Post-9/11 GI Bill®; the Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance Program and other options.

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companion. Hero Support Force supports active military, veterans, first responders and their families via social interactions or any household items they may need as they return to “civilian” life. It is an honor to give back what we may to those who’ve given so much for each of us.

The saying goes, “Bodies in motion, stay in motion,” and the community in and around Claremont provides so many opportunities to prove it! BODIES IN MOTION

The saying goes, “Bodies in motion, stay in motion,” and the community in and around Claremont provides so many opportunities to prove it! Proximity to the magnificent San Gabriel Mountains puts fabulous mountain biking, hiking, fishing and more just a short drive away. Or, if you like to balance your fitness discipline with the comradery of a shared community, Vino & Vinyasa at Casa 425 invites participants to enjoy a free yoga session followed by a happy/relaxation hour with the Claremont Yoga family the first Sunday of every month. Yoga on Tap is held the 4th Sunday of the month at Claremont Craft Ales. Breathe in, breathe out and then “nama-STAY” for a beverage! For the athletically minded who prefer to work up a sweat indoors, Performance Athletic Center on Monte Vista Avenue offers activities from baseball and softball to beach volleyball and futsal. Personal training, weight loss programs, athletic performance development and more are all offered with a personalized touch. Find

asana-based Yoga and fitness classes at MPower Yoga Claremont. Ryan and Taylor Bentson’s Team Zero Gravity Fitness offers spectacular guidance in bodybuilding and fitness. On Monte Vista Ave, you’ll find The

Claremont Club, Claremont’s local resort and active and health-minded community that strengthens relationships and muscles! No matter how you like to get your heart pumping, there’s no end to the possibilities in the Claremont community.

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EDUCATI ON “Walking through tree-filled campuses, visitors may encounter architect designed buildings ranging from the 1880s to contemporary designs.”

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The Claremont Colleges (known colloquially as the 7Cs) are a consortium of seven highly selective private institutions of higher education located in Claremont. They comprise five undergraduate colleges (the 5Cs): Pomona College, Scripps College, Claremont McKenna College, Harvey Mudd College, and Pitzer College; and two graduate schools: Claremont Graduate University and Keck Graduate Institute. All of the members except KGI have adjoining campuses that together cover roughly one square mile. Visitors may enjoy a leisurely walk through the tree-filled campuses, where one can encounter architect designed buildings ranging from the 1880s to contemporary designs. Art, sculpture and murals abound in hidden gardens and courtyards. Renowned architects practiced in Claremont, and many designed master plans for entire campuses and individual buildings located throughout America. The Scripps College campus, often called the nation’s most beautiful, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and was designed by Gordon Kauffman, who also designed the Los Angeles Times Build-

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ing, Greystone Mansion and Hoover Dam, among other works. The imposing Bridges Auditorium and the beautiful Mabel Shaw Bridges Hall of Music, on the Pomona College Campus, were designed by Pasadena architect Myron Hunt, also known for the Huntington Hotel and Huntington Library. The consortium of colleges was founded in 1925 by Pomona College President James A. Blaisdell, who proposed a collegiate university design inspired by Oxford University. He sought to provide the specialization, flexibility, and personal attention commonly found in small colleges, but with the resources of a large university. In 1923, Blaisdell said, “My own very deep hope is that instead of one great, undifferentiated university, we might have a group of institutions divided into small colleges — somewhat of an Oxford type —

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around a library and other utilities which they would use in common. In this way I should hope to preserve the inestimable personal values of the small college while securing the facilities of the great university.” Today, the consortium has roughly 9,000 students and 3,800 faculty and staff and offers

The local preservation organization, Claremont Heritage, offers 2 ½ hour walking tours of the campuses every quarter and can organize special tours upon request for groups. Claremont Heritage is a non-profit organization that was formed in 1976 by citizens of Claremont to carry out a mission to advance, preserve and celebrate the historic architectural, natural and cultural resources of our community through collaboration, education, and advocacy. To inquire about The Claremont Colleges walking tour and other guided and self-guided tours, including a Village Walking Tour, contact Claremont Heritage at claremontheritage.org, or call 909.621.0848. 44 I

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more than 2,000 courses every semester. The colleges share a central library, campus safety services, and other resources. Among the undergraduate schools, there is significant social interaction and academic cross-registration, but each college still maintains a distinct identity. THE FIVE UNDERGRADUATE COLLEGES

Pomona College (founded 1887), a small, coeducational, liberal arts college that offers majors in humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. Pomona College is the founding member of the Claremont Colleges. Scripps College (founded 1926), a small, liberal arts women’s college, which offers 65 majors in both the sciences and humanities.

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Claremont McKenna College (founded 1946), a small, coeducational, liberal arts college that specializes in economics, political science, international relations, and public policy. It also maintains a broad set of majors in the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities. Claremont McKenna College is also home to the Robert Day School of Economics and Finance, which offers both an undergraduate program and a master’s program in finance. Harvey Mudd College (founded 1955), a small, coeducational college specializing in engineering, mathematics, computer science, and the physical and biological sciences, but also includes coursework in the humanities and social sciences. Harvey Mudd was ranked #2 in PayScale’s 2021-2022 College Salary Report, just slightly behind MIT and out-ranking Caltech, Harvard and Stanford, where Harvey Mudd graduates have the second highest mid-career salaries with a bachelor’s degree as their final degree. It also ranked #2 in

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PayScale’s most recent College Return on Investment Report. Pitzer College (founded 1963), a small, coeducational, liberal arts college noted for its core values of Social Responsibility, Intercultural Understanding, Interdisciplinary Learning, Student Engagement and Environmental Sustainability. Pitzer is part of the SAT optional movement among liberal arts colleges. THE TWO GRADUATE UNIVERSITIES

Claremont Graduate University (founded 1925), awards master’s and doctoral degrees in over 100 disciplines: arts, humanities, social sciences, behavioral & organizational sciences, management/executive management,

The Claremont Colleges are consistently ranked among the top 50 colleges in the nation. In 2021, Pomona College garnered the #19 spot in the Forbes top-50 ranking of colleges, and Claremont McKenna College #46. In the 2021 US News and World Report rankings for National Liberal Arts Colleges, Pomona College took the #4 ranking, with Claremont McKenna at #8, Harvey Mudd at #28, Scripps College at #30 and Pitzer College at #35. Harvey Mudd also ranked #2 in Best Engineering Schools for 2022. Among Best Education Schools, Claremont Graduate University is ranked at #76. 46 I

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psychology, educational studies, religion, mathematical sciences, information systems & technology, community & global health, and botany. Keck Graduate Institute of Applied Life Sciences (founded 1997), a biomedical graduate school offers 10 professional Master of Bioscience (MBS) degrees and three PhD degrees in Applied Life Science for MBS graduates. It also offers a Postdoctoral Professional Masters (PPM) and a joint PhD program in computational biology with Claremont Graduate University. The Keck Graduate Institute School of Pharmacy opened in 2014 offering a four-year Doctor of Pharmacy degree (Pharm.D.). Keck Graduate Institute also sponsors a four-year undergraduate program in collaboration with the Minerva Project, termed Minerva Schools at KGI, though students are not physically present on the Claremont Colleges campuses. Additionally, Claremont Lincoln University is in Claremont but is not a member of the Claremont Colleges.

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Claremont Lincoln University (founded 2011) is an online, socially conscious graduate school that offers master’s degrees in 13 areas, ranging from Sustainability Leadership to Social Impact to Organizational Leadership, with concentrations in Ethics, Healthcare, Civic Engagement, Higher Education, Human Resources, Professional Studies and Tech Management.

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Starting a business involves a great deal of planning, making key financial decisions and completing a series of legal activities. Listed below are 12 easy steps that will help you

Marketing takes time, money, and lots of preparation. One of the best ways to prepare yourself is to develop a solid marketing plan. A strong marketing plan will ensure you’re not only sticking to your schedule, but that you’re spending your marketing funds wisely and appropriately. The days of opening up a business and expecting customers to walk in are gone. You will need a healthy marketing budget and a strategic, multi-platform marketing plan and calendar of activities to maximize visibility for your business. We recommend the use of a professional marketing agency for website development, content creation, SEO maximization, and content maintenance. Keep it current and relevant.

The link below will help you create a business plan that will help you map out how to start and run your business successfully. It will show you how to get your business up and running efficiently. Put the time and thoughtful energy into this now, reap the benefits later. www.score.org/business-plans-startupassistance-resources

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Need help financing your business? There are different avenues for you to get those resources. Find government-backed loans, venture capital and research grants to help you get started financially. Local financial institutions often have small business products that might not be published. Ask for small business products that might be available to you. A woman-owned business also might have access to different loan products. If you haven’t established a relationship with a personal banker, now is the time.

Once you know the tax identification you’ll need, you can then register with your state to obtain a tax identification number, workers’ compensation, unemployment and disability insurance. This will help make sure your business is covered in case of an accident. Keep track of sales tax increases and other necessary tax information at www.boe.ca.gov

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You will want to make sure that your business is a success. You have many different ownership choices that have different benefits to your type of business. There is help to show you the best ownership style for you. The different types are: sole proprietorship, partnership, Limited Liability Company (LLC), corporation, S corporation, nonprofit or cooperative. Meet with a knowledgeable legal advisor early on and know the facts.

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Identify vacant commercial spaces for lease. The City might not allow your use in certain locations and/or buildings, so check with the City’s Planning Division before signing a lease. Visit the City’s Planning Division to confirm that: • Your use is allowed in your desired location • Your use doesn’t trigger special approvals • There is enough on-site parking to meet the City’s parking requirements for your use

The Claremont Chamber of Commerce offers a number of events, workshops and networking activities to provide resources and advice for your new business, expansion or relocating a business. The Chamber also offers free counseling by SCORE consultants. More information is available at the Chamber office or by calling 909-624-1681.

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TIP: If your use is similar to the prior use that occupied the tenant space, it is likely the use will be approved by the City.

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Register your business name with your state government. Choose your business name to ensure that the name is not currently being used or that no one can use it later. If the name you choose for your business is anything other than your own legal surname, California State law requires you to file a fictitious name statement to ensure that the public knows with whom they are conducting business. Contact the Claremont Courier at 909-621-4761 or any local newspaper to complete this process. You must have proof of this filing when submitting your Business License Application.

Learn which tax identification number you’ll need to obtain from the IRS and your state revenue agency. https://www.irs.gov

Visit http://rrcc.lacounty.gov/CLERK/FBN_Search.cfm to check if your chosen business name is avilable.

As a business owner, you have enough on your mind without having to worry about your insurance needs. You want to have the confidence that the business you’ve built is covered by a company that understands your business insurance needs. We suggest consulting with a licensed and experienced agency as you build the budget. Explore whether you will need extra coverage such as terrorism coverage, special event policies, cyber insurance, and earthquake coverage. Protect your business as if it was your home.

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You want to make sure your business is in compliance with the law. You will need to learn the legal steps you need to take to hire employees. Make sure that you are not hiring the wrong employees for your business. Recent California laws require you to carefully consider if a worker should be classified as an employee or an independent contractor. For current wage requirements visit https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/faq_minimumwage.htm

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Celebrating 100 years

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1922. Warren G. Harding is President. In February, the first issue of the Reader’s Digest is published. The British Broadcasting Company (BBC) is established. The Supreme Court denies a challenge to the 19th Amendment, securing women the right to vote. In the Bronx, construction begins on Yankee Stadium and in Washington, D.C., the Lincoln Memorial is dedicated. The Hollywood Bowl opens. Gandhi is sentenced to prison. The California grizzly bear is hunted to extinction. The first automated telephone service begins in New York City. The first successful insulin treatment is given in Canada. T.S. Eliot publishes “The Wasteland.” Rebecca Felton becomes the first female senator in the U.S. for the state of Georgia. The Soviet Union is formed. It is the Roaring 20s. All over the world, all over the country changes are in the works. Milestones are attained that will mark the advances in society and provide historic context for the future. Those cited above will have profound

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Most likely, Claremont was named for Claremont, New Hampshire, when it was founded in 1887.

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effects across disciplines and in history. In the “small pond” that was Claremont, the milestones may have created fewer ripples than the big splashes made in the vast ocean of U.S. and world history, but in the spirt of everything being relative, they were no less important to the small community. Things were evolving in Claremont. Founded in 1908, the year after the City was incorporated, the Claremont Board of Trade was established via the Town Meeting process. The Board of Trade acted in much the same manner as a chamber and was responsible for the first city plan. Prior to the Board, committees on stores and the downtown commercial area were established through the same process. In retrospect, the Chamber of Commerce could rightfully claim to be celebrating its 114th year. Recent research of the Chamber’s archives reveal that the Board of Trade had actually decided to change its name to the Claremont Chamber of Commerce in 1920

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but did not officially become a chamber until it incorporated in 1922 as part of a campaign by the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce to help smaller communities establish their own affiliated organizations. By whatever name and anniversary, 114, 102 or 100, the Chamber has played a major role in the civic, economic and social growth of the City. The initial meeting of the Chamber was held in May and the organizational meeting on June 7, 1922, with George Griswold serving as president. The first year was rocky as the selection of a permanent

secretary became problematic. Dr. H.E. Robbins agreed to serve until the opening of the college academic year in September. Summerfield McCartney was then hired, but he was only in the office a couple of months when George Cree consented to take the position. Due to illness, Cree had to resign and W.O. Hollister was retained as permanent secretary in January 1923. But he occupied the office only until August 1923. Hollister’s tenure was criticized by the merchants for the high fees for membership. In addition to the yearly dues of $12, supplemental fees were charged. A real estate

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broker and a garage proprietor paid an additional $120, a lumber yard paid $100, a bank paid $240 and a grocery store paid $80. The extra charges were abandoned when the Chamber reorganized in late 1923, and Leila Ackerman was hired. In 1924, the Chamber took over where the Board of Trade left off and established the first planning commission to create a civic improvement plan, specifically a civic center. This action was prompted by the passage of a bond issue for a new fire station, which raised questions about its location and design. The Chamber pledged $500 for the development of an artistic plan. Meetings of local citizens were arranged to discuss subdivision regulations, city landscaping, paved streets and the location of business, industry and residences. A front page story titled “City Planning Commission Aims to Beautify Claremont” in the Claremont Courier of October 2, 1924, reported that “Finding later that its mission was intimately involved with the functions of the city trustees, that body later adopted the commission and by the passage of an ordinance, perhaps at the trustees’ meeting tonight, will give it official status.” In February of 1925, the City Board of Trustees passed an ordinance

In 1924, the Chamber took over where the Board of Trade left off and established the first planning commission to create a civic improvement plan, specifically a civic center. establishing a city planning commission and appointed five official members. Claremont, with only 2,000 residents, became only the sixteenth city in California to have a Planning Commission. As the commission was being developed, meetings were held by architect and city planner David Allison to discuss the possibility of designing compatible civic and residential buildings. The community was responding to the same forces that had created the “City Beautiful” movement that was prevalent throughout the United States at that time. City planning, rather than hap-

hazard development, was the driving force behind the establishment of the planning commission and the discussion of how the city’s buildings should be designed. The Courier recognized the motivation for the movement in Claremont: “There are towns that are pleasing. They didn’t grow so by chance. Behind it all there was directing and designing intelligence. Other towns are not so pleasing in appearance; some are positively ugly. But in Claremont, we have a natural setting and a fine beginning for a city beautiful.” Ackerman, long-time secretary of the Chamber and member of the Chamber’s planning committee, reported in a 1925 Courier article: “’What Oxford thinks, today, England thinks tomorrow’ is being paraphrased by citizens of numerous Southern California cities, into “What Claremont is doing today, California will be doing tomorrow.’ At every meeting someone exclaims when he learns I am Claremont that our work is being watched with care and interest. ‘It is only natural for a college town to take the lead in civic government,’ said a man from Riverside. ‘We are watching your work, especially in planning, with much interest because you are beginning while the town is small.” Leila Ackerman assumed the position of Secretary, what today would be the Executive Director, of the Claremont Chamber in 1923 and would serve in that capacity for the next 21 years, retiring in 1944. Ackerman was a tireless promoter of not only local businesses and merchants, the Colleges and the citrus industry, but the City itself and civic issues. Below the letterhead on Chamber correspondence was a summation of the Chamber mission, “A Community Clearing House for Business and Civic Improvement and Information.” Under Leila Ackerman’s leadership, the CLAREMONTCHAMBER.ORG

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Chamber of Commerce joined the “City Beautiful” movement in the 1920s. Teaming with renowned landscape architect, Ralph Cornell, the Chamber hired him to create the landscape for the new civic center that the Chamber had helped to design. The Chamber also “loaned out” Cornell to homeowners free of charge for the planning of their landscape. The Chamber worked with the City to develop the plans for the civic center and the newly appointed Planning Commission’s first order of business was to finalize those plans. The first part of the new civic center would be on Second Street and would include a first floor fire and police station and second floor city hall. The land was purchased in 1923, the bond issue passed in April 1924, construction began in June 1925, and the building opened on November 30, 1925. Given the close relationship between the Chamber and the city, the Chamber of Commerce building was constructed on the northwest corner of Second Street and Harvard Avenue in 1930. The building was part of the civic center plan created by David Allison and Charles Cheney in the mid-1920s. In 1948, the City Hall was built around the Chamber and the posts of

the old building were changed to arches to complement the new design. This building was home to the Chamber until 1975, when City Hall was remodeled and the building was occupied by the city manager’s offices. The Chamber moved into the police offices on Second Street when the police station was completed on Bonita Avenue. The chamber remained in the offices until the mid- 1990s, when the expansion and renovation of City Hall caused the Chamber to relocate. In the early years, the Chamber was involved in many projects for the betterment of the community. The Chamber was able to secure systematic garbage collection and took the lead in promoting a bond issue to pay for street paving. It also became involved in flood control issues, meeting and corresponding with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District.

From early in the 1890s through the 1950s, the citrus industry flourished in Claremont. In fact, the first citrus association in California was formed in Claremont in 1893 and their first shipment of oranges, about 2000 boxes, was packed on the platform of the Santa Fe Station.

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In 1948, the City Hall was built around the Chamber and the posts of the old building were changed to arches to complement the new design. The Chamber worked with the U.S. Postal Service to establish a post office and expand mail delivery throughout the City. The Chamber led the way in initial zoning efforts and standards for residential and commercial construction and spearheaded the development of the city sewage system. It supported the construction of the library and the establishment of parks. The early Fourth of July and Christmas programs were sponsored by the Chamber. Before government agencies were responsible for such things, the distribution of items to families in need throughout the year, including special gift baskets at Thanksgiving and Christmas, were accomplished by the Chamber. The Chamber also served as an employment agency for both workers and employers, worked closely with the Red Cross and operated as a general welfare center, coordinating the work of all the local agencies through its Claremont Welfare Council. The Chamber also served as the location for the unemployed to register, which became a major function during the Depression. The Depression did not hit Claremont hard until 1933 and the Chamber not only promoted local businesses but advocated for local workers as well. At the urging of the Mexican American community during the Depression, the Chamber advocated for the packing houses to hire Claremont residents rather than bringing in laborers from outside. During the 1920s the Chamber had also urged local businesses to hire

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1941 aerial view of Claremont. The three decades after WWII would bring big changes to the City.

Mexican American workers from within the community. The Chamber spearheaded the efforts to help the unemployed and homeless living in the Claremont transient camp by providing food, clothing and other necessities. In a brief promotional history of Claremont that Ackerman penned in 1929, she noted that “Hand in hand with the development of the city and the college

has been the development of the great citrus industry.” In 1923, at her urging, the Chamber voted to join the Los Angeles County Fair Association. Over the next several years, the Chamber in conjunction with the assistance of the City and Pomona College would construct displays at the Fair to promote Claremont. Ackerman was usually the designer of the displays which earned awards year after year.

In the 1930s, the Chamber conducted a survey of residents in order to prioritize its advocacy efforts. Four categories, Public Improvement Projects, Special Projects, Restrictions and Regulations, and Your Further Suggestions. Many favored the widening of Yale Avenue and adding more streetlights, stop signs and pedestrian zones. Parks and the addition of a swimming pool were also favored along with limited CLAREMONTCHAMBER.ORG

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Sunday mail and telegram distribution. The formation of a central welfare committee was supported. Respondents also wanted owners to take care of vacant lots, regulations for dog vaccinations and licenses, limits on livestock in residential areas, and the railroad to limit train whistling. As time passed, organizations such as the Chamber, gradually reduced their overall community outreach as local, county, state and federal agencies took over functions. The City assumed the responsibilities for things such as roads, city trees, sewage system, zoning, building codes and refuse collection. The County developed the library system, flood control and social services. The State developed the highway system, the water delivery system and, along with the County and Federal government, managed flood control. Today, the Claremont Chamber, like most local chambers are more involved in local and regional business issues, although the Chamber provides input on County, State and Federal legislation and regulations affecting businesses and employees. Through the 1930s, 1940s and into the 1950s, the citrus industry and the colleges remained the major driving forces of the local economy. World War II saw the Chamber, in conjunction with other civic

groups, focus their attention on the war effort and relief. There were local Victory Gardens, drives for War Bonds and campaign for War Relief Agencies. Each town had a Red Cross War Fund quota. Claremont collected $13,296, or 139% of its $9,600 quota. Five tons of clothing were donated to the United National Clothing collection and a total of $548,481 in War Bonds were sold in Claremont. The period after WWII was a watershed for much of California and specifically Southern California. Change was coming and the Chamber leadership knew that meeting the challenges ahead required action. The most significant influence on Claremont’s growth after World War II was the establishment of the Postwar Planning Committee by the Chamber. Created in August 1944, and often called the “Committee of One Hundred,” it started with between 50 and 60 members and grew to 77. The Chamber

An active and involved Board of Directors made up of local business and civic leaders has always been a hallmark of the Claremont Chamber. Shown is a board meeting from 1971. The woman pictured is the Chamber Executive Director, Karen Anthony.

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outlined its functions: “ . . . evolving projects for betterment of Claremont calling upon local organizations and individuals to aid in forwarding them, cooperating with city council and planning commission in matters that will be for civic good and working for welfare of the citizenry.” The Committee worked for over a year and its recommendations laid the groundwork for planning decisions that still inform the city today. Each member of the executive committee chaired a subcommittee that addressed areas such as the business district, finance, zoning ordinances, street trees, fire and police facilities, street maintenance, school district planning and parks. Additional recommendations included a professional rather than volunteer fire department, a city-manager form of government, designation of street trees for specific streets, creation of a parkways and streets commission, creation of a parks and recreation commission, tightening of zoning ordinances, and a proposal for a memorial park to honor Claremont’s war dead. A bond issue to establish the park in November 1945 lost by 55 votes, the committee redoubled its efforts and the bond passed in April 1946 and Memorial Park was established. Pressure for residential development of land caused the decline of the citrus industry and much of Claremont above Foothill and below the Village was converted to housing. The completion of the San Bernardino Freeway in 1954 made it possible for people not connected with the citrus industry or the colleges to live in Claremont. Changes in wholesale and retail business models eventually saw many local stores that once supplied the citrus industry and the colleges in Claremont not able to compete. One of the main strengths of Claremont is its sense of community, largely due to the preservation of the Village, which once encompassed only the original town center. Chamber leadership responded to the changes in the economy and in 1959 undertook a campaign to capitalize on the

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After being located at City Hall for many years, the Chamber moved to Indian Hill in 1980, and later moved back to the Village.

uniqueness of the city’s core. The Village was not always the Village—it was more commonly called the Central Business District from the 1890s through the 1950s. The Chamber launched a campaign to establish the downtown as the Village in 1959. The campaign, with the cooperation of city officials, sought to enlist all businesses to refer to the downtown area as the Village. As with any change, the campaign met some opposition. Businesses on Alexander Avenue (now Indian Hill) objected. Albert Scott, who owned business property on Alexander, represented the viewpoint in a letter to the Chamber. He used the definition of village from Webster’s Dictionary to point out that a “village” was much smaller than a town or city, but larger than a hamlet. He also listed the definition of village as a “collection of burrows or habitations of animals; as, a prairie-dog or beaver village.” He predicted that using the word village would bring the demise of the Village and the Chamber: “Because if the Central Business District ever becomes a ‘village” in fact as well as in name you won’t need a Claremont Chamber of Commerce.” He

Today the Chamber remains strong with nearly 500 members and continues its tradition of community involvement and remains steadfast to its historical beginnings. went on to write that “Over here on Alexander we have unpainted electric poles, railroad tracks, gas stations and used car lot, etc; we have no burrows, prairie-dogs, beavers, villas, country houses or farms.” Just as changing the name of the business district to Village did not spell out the demise of the City, the expansion of the Village west of Indian Hill did not doom the historic east Village. Instead, it thrived and attracted new businesses and customers.

The Chamber began its marketing of the uniqueness of Claremont in 1959 and that identity thrives today. In conjunction with the hospitality industry and the City, the Chamber worked to establish the Business Improvement District in 2009. The taxes collected by the hotels established Discover Claremont that markets the City and has made Claremont a regional tourist destination. Discover Claremont advertises in various media and places stories in magazines and newspapers promoting the City. The Chamber also operates as the Visitors and Convention Bureau. The Chamber on average fields over 8,000 phone calls, assists over 6,400 walk-ins, distributes over 21,000 brochures and has over 89,000 page views on its website. Over the years the Chamber has supported and advocated for legislation that promotes a healthy community and business environment. It supported the redevelopment of Auto Center Drive, the Village Expansion and the current Village South development. It worked with the City and businesses during the 2007 Recession and during the recent pandemic to support and advocate for financial assistance programs and amenities such as parklets. Today the Chamber remains strong with nearly 500 members and continues its tradition of community involvement and remains steadfast to its historical beginnings: “. . . to provide strong leadership in serving the interest of business, promote the inter-relationship between business and community, and encourage business participation with civic and educational organizations and programs within the Claremont area.”

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Why Should you Join our Chamber? With over 490 members, the Claremont Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to: Developing innovative programs and partnerships that enhance and promote business Building a strong local economy Communicating information on relevant business trends Being a leader in legislative advocacy for business interests on the city, state, and local levels Providing networking and leadership opportunities for members We invite you to learn more about our organization.

Since 1922, the Claremont Chamber of Commerce has been playing a major leadership role in shaping the economic and social growth of the city by encouraging residents and visitors to do business locally. Today, over 475 businesses and individual members continue that tradition of community commitment. Through the years, the Chamber has developed unique and innovative partnerships between the city’s businesses, civic and residential communities, all designed to develop and maintain a strong, safe and viable city. The Chamber also coordinates several of Claremont’s major community events and recognizes the outstanding achievements in business by presenting annual prestigious awards. With a comprehensive range of membership benefits as well as its commitment to the community, the Claremont Chamber of Commerce has built a reputation for excellence and achievement and will continue its leadership role in the years ahead. The Claremont Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit 501 (c) (6) organization formed to represent business interests within the community. The volunteer membership invests time and money to develop programs that are relevant to members’ needs and the

The Claremont Chamber of Commerce is committed to promoting business through advocacy, education and access to leaders and community organizations. benefit of the local community. Like many early California settlements, Claremont’s first form of government was the Town Meeting. Although it had no legal sanction under California law, a constitution for the Claremont Town meeting was adopted early in the history of the town. The Town Meeting had committees on stores and the downtown commercial area, but it wasn’t until December, 1908, that an association was organized with the establishment of the Claremont Board of Trade. The Board of Trade was responsible for the first City Plan and enjoyed the same status as a chamber of commerce for several years. In 1922, the Claremont Chamber of Commerce was organized after a campaign by the Los Angeles Chamber. The Chamber’s first President was George Griswold.

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