November 2011

Event & Committee Calendar

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NAPA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 1556 First Street Napa, CA 94559 707.226.7455 napachamber.com

Creating a strong local economy Promoting the community Providing networking opportunities Supporting a sustainable future Representing business to government Engaging in political actionaction

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Presidents Circle Premiere Level

Napa Valley Marriott Hotel and Spa

3425 Solano Ave Napa

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BUSINESS BUILDERS
1:00-4:00 p.m. S.C.O.R.E. 9:00 a.m.

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Business Develop & Dine Lunch
11:30 a.m.

January 20th 6:30-9:00 p.m.

Hilton Garden Inn 3585 Solano Ave, Napa

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1:00-4:00 p.m. S.C.O.R.E. 5:00 p.m.

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LEGISLATIVE ACTION COMMITTEE

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Chamber Office Closed

VETERANS DAY

AMBASSADORS MEETING

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
12:00 noon

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBERSHIP MEETING

(Model Bakery) 12:00 noon

12:00 noon

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Tune-In Every Friday!

5:30-7:00 p.m.

After Hours Mixpo

River Terrace Inn 1600 Soscol Ave, Napa

9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on KVON 1440 Radio AM Host: Chris Templeton

Today In The Wine Country

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LEGISLATIVE ACTION COMMITTEE

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THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
Chamber Office Closed

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1:00-4:00 p.m. S.C.O.R.E.

Presidents Circle Diamond Level

All meetings are in the Chamber Boardroom, unless otherwise noted. For more information on any committee or event, please visit napachamber.com.

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UPDATE FOR 2012 December 8, 2011

economics education expectations

Are You reAdY For The 2012 economY?

What are your Economic Expectations for 2012? On October 28th, the Napa Chamber of Commerce will hold E3 Education, Economics, Expectations at the Silverado Resort. This event will help you take a temperature check on your current business condition and our community by featuring State & Local Leaders who will give a glimpse of what we can expect in 2012! This conference will enlighten you with a direct approach to clear, concise content that can be used in making critical business decisions. The dynamic line up of speakers is packed with high-level, business experts and authors who will be readily accessible and prepared to speak to our business communitys concerns. Visit napachamber.com to register today! Where will our economy be in 2012? Find out at the E3 Conference! generated at BeQRious.com
Allison Simpson
Napa Valley Destination Council

Featured speakers include:

Panama Bartholomy
Deputy Director, California Energy Commission

Green Energy In the Golden State under a Brown Administration

Rob Eyler, PhD

Chair of Economics Sonoma State University Economic Outlook for 2012

How Does Tourism Affect Your Business?

Paul W. Price Chuck McMinn

Vineyard 29 NapaLearns

Napa County Transportation Planning Agency What Does Local Transportation Mean to Your Business?

8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. $115 per person napachamber.com Silverado Resort and Spa
1600 Atlas Peak Road, Napa (Lunch Included)

October 28, 2011

Who are the Next Generation of Workers?

Barry Moltz Michael Newell

Executive Director, Sonoma Mountain Business Cluster Investing in Our Future

Entrepreneur & Bestselling Author Bounce! Keynote Speaker

Sponsorship opportunities are available - take advantage of this full-house event of County-wide business leaders to promote your business.

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After-Hours Mixer and Mini-Expo

providing networking opportunities

MIXPO... the Valleys premier

Please route to Marketing Manager!

Thursday, November 17, 2011

5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

MIXPO is a combined Af

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Mini-Expo.

River Terrace Inn

1600 Soscol Ave, Napa

join us for this special eVent and Be sure to Bring plentY of Business cards!
thanK You sponsors! Castello di Amorosa Fridas Mexican Grill Markstein Beverage Company Napa Smith Brewery & Winery
special thanks to the napa chamber ambassadors!

(includes admission for one person; table space is limited, reservations required)

$20 per display table

Registration is only needed for reserving a display table. Regular Mixer admission will be at the door as with a normal Mixer event. All of your display materials and signage must fit on your table, please no freestanding banners or displays. No electricity available.

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$10.00 - Members
($30.00 - Prospective Members)

Attendee Admission

For more information visit napachamber.com or call 707.226.7455

Napa Chamber of Commerce 1556 First Street Napa CA 94559

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the best connections happen over lunch

Develop & Dine

everyone promotes their business with a 30-second share marketing ideas and pitch successful business practices! one business is drawn to make a 10 minute presentation at a future lunch network and build relationships on display your marketing your lunch break! materials on the expose your business table*
Where: Hilton Garden Inn, 3585 Solano Ave. When: First Friday of Every Month Date: November 4, 2011 Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm (Lunch Included) Cost: $30.00 Members; $60.00 Prospective Members
Reservations must be made 3 days prior, this event is limited to the first 50 reservations.

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*Arrive early to place your materials at the Expose Your Business table.
Bring PLENTY of Business Cards for the drawing! Winner gets a spotlight presentation...

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Business
Wednesday

Doing the right thing creates profit for your company, your community anD your Botton Line!
Join John Heymann, Don Huffman, Susan Briski and Genevieve Taylor as they discuss a triple bottom line for your company and how to develop and execute the strategy to make 2012 your best year ever. What is a triple bottom line? YOU WILL LEARN VITAL INFORMATION ABOUT:

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Napa Chamber of Commerce Board Room
1556 First Street, Napa

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Understanding how a triple profit can benefit your company. Learning the tools to get your message heard and get others to talk about your company. Connecting your passions with your mission and product. Creating benefits for people and the planet while increasing your profit. Putting the social aspect back into your social media strategy. Bring a business associate and be ready to walk away with new strategies for increasing business success!

PRESENTERS:

$20.00
(Bring a colleague for free!)

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED Contact: NVC Small Business Development Center at 707.253.3210 Register online at napasbdc.org

John Heymann is the Principal and Founder of New Level Group a values-driven consulting firm that supports the work of socially responsible organizations and their leaders in advancing missions that create benefits for people and the planet while increasing your profit. John serves on the Board of the Social Venture Network. Ask John about One World Futbol. Susan Briski is the principal at Sustainable Progress and a professor at the Green MBA, and has worked with companies all over the North Bay. Genevieve Taylor is Vice President at Global Genesis, a local firm with international reach, and is a facilitator and trainer on leadership, sustainability, and change. Susan and Genevieve are partners at CircadiaOne and also have their own consulting firms. Don Huffman is the founder of Huffman Communications. Dons company provides professional marketing communication steeped in tradition and addressing the new media frontiers.

What is Wake up your Business Wednesday?

Small Business Workshops designed to help business leaders gain insight into specific business topics and network. Presented in partnership with the Napa Valley College Small Business Development Center (NVC SBDC) and the Napa Chamber of Commerce Business Builders Committee. These workshops are held on the third Wednesday of every month, for a complete calendar of events, visit napachamber.com.

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