On February 4th, the IMPACT Pasadena 2025 Cohort participated in a tour by the Pasadena Community Foundation, focusing on community history, diversity, and economic growth. Representatives from the Pasadena Economic Development Corporation shared insights on strategic development zones, highlighting projects over the last seven years, including the Convention Center expansion and the petrochemical industry’s impact. The cohort also visited Old Crown Hill Cemetery and Pasadena Heritage Park and Museum, learning about founding families and historic economic opportunities. Acknowledgments were extended to various contributors and sponsors, including Chevron Pasadena Refinery, Port Houston, and San Jacinto College, as well as founding partners Pasadena Economic Development Corporation and Pasadena Chamber of Commerce. ************************ On Tuesday, February 4th, the IMPACT Pasadena 2025 Cohort enjoyed a Pasadena Community Foundations Tour, with focuses on community history, diversity, growth, and social and economic pillars.
Pasadena Economic Development Corporation representatives and other tour guests provided valuable insight on strategic economic development zones and special projects. Our Cohort was able to see how projects have developed over the last seven years; including the current Convention Center expansion and the petrochemical industry’s area impact.
With a visit to Old Crown Hill Cemetery and as guests of the Pasadena Heritage Park and Museum, the Cohort learned more about our founding families and historic economic development opportunities like Clara Barton’s gift of strawberry plants.
Thank you to Rick Guerrero, Pasadena EDC; Dr. Troy McCarley, Pasadena Independent School District; Dr. Allatia Harris, San Jacinto College; Ken Donnell, Madison Jobe Senior Center Pasadena TX Carol Arnold, Pasadena Historical Society; Karen Hollon, Museum Specialist; Rick Torrison, Right Now Leadership ; Alix Fox, Qualified Properties; and Atul Jain, Motu Stop
Thank you to our 2025 Legacy Sponsors:
Chevron Pasadena Refinery; Port Houston and San Jacinto College. Our founding partners are Pasadena Economic Development Corporation and Pasadena Chamber of Commerce.
