The Valley Boulevard Business Development Consistency Committee was established to improve the economic life of the business district. The Valley Boulevard Recognition Awards highlight businesses that have played a significant role in promoting business growth and economic vitality along Valley Boulevard.

The Committee meets at City Hall on the first Wednesday of every other month (May, July, Sept., Nov., etc.) at 7 p.m. Visitors are encouraged to attend. For a list of current committee members, click here.

Businesses that have received the award to date include:

McDonald's 1520 West Valley Blvd. Phone: (626) 458-8113 Julie Pernecky, Owner/Operator   Recognized March 19, 2008.
Jazz Cat Café, 640-A West Valley Blvd., (626) 293-8999 Open: 11 a.m.-Midnight, Sun.-Thurs. & 11 a.m.-1 a.m., Fri. & Sat. Owner: Vivian Liu (co-owner with husband Steven Chen) Kiki Bakery, 640-B West Valley Blvd., (626) 458-9898 Open: 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m., daily Owner: Pin-Shiu Lin (co-owner with husband Ming Chang)   Recognized January 10, 2008.
Alhambra Community Dialysis Unit 2300 West Valley Blvd. (626) 458-4726 Medical Director: Dr. Uma A. DePeralta
Noodle World 700 West Valley Boulevard (626) 293-8800 Website Hours: Daily: 10 a.m. to 1 a.m.   Recognized September 25, 2007.
Shakey's Pizza Parlor 2234 West Valley Boulevard Phone: (626) 289-7851 Open: Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sat., 10:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Sun., 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m.   Recognized July 24, 2007.
Cofftea (Cafe) 406 East Valley Blvd., (626) 281-6877 Owner: Joey Wang and Family Open: Tue.-Thur., 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m.               Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-11 p.m.               Sun., Closed   Recognized June 7, 2007.
Alhambra Valley Properties (Marketplace Shopping Center) 810 East Valley Blvd. Manager: The Chase Family Recognized November 17, 1006
DJ Cafe 301 E. Valley Blvd. (626) 282-8899 Manager: Christine Pang
Wing Lung Bank 201 E. Valley Blvd. Alhambra, CA (626) 656-8118   Reccognized April 13, 2006
Sav-On Drugs 2532 West Valley Blvd., Alhambra, CA General Mgr., Sylvia Rivera Hours:   Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-10 p.m.                Sat., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.                Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Phone:  (626) 308-1001 Recognized March 8, 2006.
Far East National Bank 105 E. Valley Blvd., Alhambra, CA VP/Branch Mgr: Charlie Hwang Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.              Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.              Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Phone: (626) 293-3100   Recognized January 12, 2006.
Waikikie Hawaiian BBQ Restaurant 742 W. Valley Blvd., Alhambra, CA Owner: Jing Jing Li Hours: Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Recognized November 29, 2005.
Green Papaya Thai Restaurant Operated by the Tewasart Family 1800 W. Valley Blvd., (626) 282-1291 Open Daily: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.   Recognized October 12, 2005
Citic Ka Wah Bank Ben Cheng, V.P. / Branch Mgr. 323 W. Valley Blvd. Website Recognized July 20, 2005. Award was given to Citic Ka Wah Bank for "outstanding building design, and their role in promoting business growth and economic vitality along Valley Blvd." One of only two branches in the U.S., Citic Ka Wah Bank specializes in commercial services (only) and is among the top ten banks headquarted in Hong Kong.
CPA Lilly Hsu, Property Owner Vincent Tsoi, Principal Architect (Space Light Structure Design, Inc.) Property Location: 223 E. Valley Blvd. Recognized May 25, 2005.
La Parilla Restaurant 2938 W. Valley Blvd.; (626) 289-2412 Hours: Breakfast: 8 a.m.- 11 a.m.               Lunch: 11 a.m.- 3 p.m.               Dinner: 3 p.m. - 9 p.m.   Recognized Feb 16, 2005. The restaurant has been in business for over 25 years; current owner, Tayde, has been the driving force behind its success for the past eight years.
East West Bank 403-407 W. Valley Blvd.; (626) 576-7447 Hours: Mon.-Th., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri. 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Recognized January 13, 2005.
Empire Center - Bank of East Asia 388 E. Valley Blvd.; (626) 300-8888 Hours: Mon.-Th., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Fri. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.    Recognized November 17, 2004. Award was given to 1) Mr. & Mrs. Nieco Tsai for enabling building construction, business growth & economic vitality along Valley Blvd.; 2) Bank of East Asia for promoting business growth and economic vitality in the district.
Lisa Co's Garden (Day Care) 2401 W. Valley Blvd. (626) 233-0717 Hours: Mon.-Fri.    7 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Recognized June 9, 2004. Business serves day care needs of youngsters 2 to 6 years old.
Snack Zone 448 W. Valley Blvd. (626) 293-1888 Hours: Daily, 11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. Recognized April 8, 2004. Snack Zone carries international snacks, bath & body products, magazines, gifts, accessories & toys.
Phoenix Food Boutique 1430 W. Valley Blvd. (626) 299-0990 Hours: Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.               Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Recognized November 13, 2003. The chain began 30 years ago, and features appetizers, snacks, rice combo dishes, vegetarian/cold deli choices, & classic Chinese desserts.
Savoy Kitchen 138 E. Valley Blvd. (626) 308-9535 Hours:  Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-9 p.m.                Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.   Recognized October 30, 2003. At this location since 1991, Savoy's menu features pasta, curry, pizza, daily lunch specials, and house specialities.
Gingi/ABC Barter 2209-2215 W. Valley Blvd. (626) 308-9928
World Savings Bank 1300 E. Valley Blvd. (626) 943-2502 Recognized June 5, 2004. Building design is by Hodgets & Fung, a finalist in the design competition for the World Trade Center site.
Shanghai Commercial Bank Ltd. 383 E. Valley Blvd (626) 300-8822 Recognized: June 10, 2003. The Hong-Kong based bank was established in 1950, with U.S. branches in New York, San Francisco, and now ALHAMBRA, CA!