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April 2012

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Join us for the BEST benefit Golf Tournament in the Valley! S a v e t h e D a t e ! Thursday July 19, 2012

Presidents Circle Premiere Level

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

INFRASTRUCTURE TRANSPORTATION TASK FORCE Business Develop & Dine Lunch

11:30 a.m.

9:00 am

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
12:00 noon 5:00 p.m.

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1:00-4:00 p.m. S.C.O.R.E. 8:15 a.m.

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LEGISLATIVE ACTION COMMITTEE

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Compadres Rio Grille 505 Lincoln Ave, Napa

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AMBASSADORS MEETING

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

Today In The Wine Country

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7:30 - 9:30 a.m.

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WAKE UP YOUR BUSINESS WEDNESDAY

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Tune-In Every Friday!

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

5:30-7:00 p.m. Napa Smith Brewery & Winery 1 Executive Way, Napa

5 Must-Dos on facebook, twitter & linkedin Bring a friend for free!

After Hours Mixer

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

Today In The Wine Country

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
12:00 noon

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MEMBERSHIP MEETING
12:00 noon 8:15 a.m.

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LEGISLATIVE ACTION COMMITTEE

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8:00 - 9:30 a.m

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Tune-In Every Friday! 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on KVON 1440 Radio AM Host: Jeri Gill

(Downtown Joes) 1:00-4:00 p.m. S.C.O.R.E.

Today In The Wine Country

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The Napa Chamber Foundation and Mechanics Bank are proud to present the 6th Annual

SAVE THE DATE TO ATTEND THIS SPECIAL LUNCH

Thursday, May 24, 2012

11 a.m. -12:30 p.m.

3425 Solano Avenue, Napa

Napa Valley Marriott Hotel & Spa

Purchase tickets online at NapaChamberFoundation.org 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.

Napa Chamber of Commerce presents the 23nd Annual

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Attendee Admission is ONLY $5!

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When your date is available, please Booth Pricing: call or come into the Chamber Members: $350 Presidents Circle Members: February 7, 2012 during these hours... Non-Members: $500 Monday through Friday: Members: February 14, 2012 9:00 am to 12:00 pm or + Extras, Electrical/Extra Table Non-Members: February 28, 2012 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Call Lynn Page for more information and to register your booth by phone: 707.254.1145

Booth registration dates:

Why do you think the Napa Valley Business EXPO is the must-exhibit event for your company each year? The Napa Chamber of Commerce
We have participated in The Napa Chamber ExPo since moving to Napa two years ago. our involvement provided us with instant credibility as vested members with the staff and other members. We have received positive business referrals from attendees in The Napa Valley and the Fairfield/Vacaville area, and it is just a fun event! ~Rick Enos, COMPADRES RIO GRILLE

Business ExPo is a perfect venue to see and be seen by our local businesses. We have participated the past several years and we plan to participate in the future. ~Dennis Pedisich, RABOBANK

The Business ExPo is We arent a sales and marketing driven the one local event that company yet. Weve participated in the Business we make a priority to be ExPo for over 12 years. We get more access to our involved with each year. past and current customers in this one event than Its our opportunity to we do in all other events combined for the year. show off whats new ~Dean Bowen, NET-FLOW CORPORATION and different to Napas whos who. ~Todd Iseri, The ExPo enables you to be face to face with tons of NAPA VALLEY people and tons of other businesses. In a world of emails, MARRIOTT HOTEL texts, and digital contact, you cant miss out on that opportunity to actually speak to & SPA someone about your business. ~Tiffany Larsen, NAPA ADVENTURE BOOT CAMP

As a Napa Downtown merchant it is vital that we do business and support our local business community and the Business ExPo is the perfect opportunity to do just that. It brings the business community to us and it gives us an opportunity to share our expertise and services to those who might not be aware of our business. ~S. Sultan, THE EYE WORKS OPTOMETRY

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Business
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RelaTionShip MaRkeTing & Meaningful conveRSaTionS

Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Join Albert DeSilver and Bill Lockhart for an interactive workshop on the importance of building relationships and learning how to effectively communicate in this age of technology.
Albert will focus on the Five Elements of Relationship Marketing and how to use them to successfully grow your business. Albert started his business in 2007 with two employees. Today he employs over 80 people in three counties because of Relationship Marketing! Bill will introduce you to methods on how to become better at meaningful conversations with clients and colleagues. How to have productive conversations that get results. Drawing out thoughts and feelings behind the topic. Know your conversational saboteurs and how to deal with them. Recognizing counterfeit conversations. Using stories and analogies to establish clarity and mutuality.

The Real Social Media:

7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Napa Chamber of Commerce Board Room

1556 First Street, Napa (Bring a colleague for free!)

$20.00

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

PRESENTERS:
Albert DeSilver, CEO of Visiting Angels Albert is an American author, poet, artist, teacher, speaker, and publisher. He is currently the CEO of Visiting Angels, a Senior Homecare agency based in Santa Rosa with offices in Napa and Vacaville. Bill Lockhart, Limited Partner of Edward Jones Investments Bill is a Limited Partner of Edward Jones Investmensts counseling Napa Valley families in their financial goals and dreams. Bills background is in international telecommunications finance and marketing. He is a longtime contributor to the Chamber Board and radio shows, Sunrise Rotary, and business education in Napa schools.

Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, Associations, Nonprofits and Chambers of Commerce!

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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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: Compadres Rio Grille, 505 Lincoln Ave, Napa When: First Friday of Every Month Date: April 6, 2012 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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ALL MEMBER BRIEFING

Creating a strong local economy

...information your business needs to thrive!

Whether you want to actively participate in Chamber networking opportunities, find new ways to market your business or learn how your business benefits from membership even if you dont attend one single event... its a great idea for you to attend the All Member Briefing. Hear about what your Napa Chamber does, how the Chamber can help expand your contacts, market your brand, represent you to government, and improve your bottom line. Youll learn how take advantage of the many ALL IN ONE ROOM FOR YOu! benefits and features your membership offers as well as ways that Business Assistance Organizations: you can get involved. Napa Chamber of Commerce Also on hand will be representatives from local business-support organizations whom you can call on for assistance or counseling. You will also have an opportunity to get to know other Chamber members and discuss ways you might do business with each other. Be sure to bring plenty of business cards, a business card drawing will be included.
S.C.O.R.E - No cost business counseling. Small Business Development Center Workforce Investment Board Napa Valley Adult Education Napa Downtown Association

Napa Chamber Committees & Info: Green & Sustainable Practices Membership Services & Benefits Legislative Action Committee Infrastructure & Transportation Task Force (ITT) Ambassadors Business Builders Golf Tournament

Apr. 26, 2012

8:00 am 9:30 am Napa Chamber of Commerce Board Room 1556 First Street Register online at: napachamber.com or call 707.226.7455

Thursday

Please join us... well be meeting in our upstairs Board Room. Coffee, water and tea will be provided. There is no cost to attend this briefing.

Register online at napachamber.com today... space is limited!

We look forward to seeing you there! -Your Napa Chamber Staff

Save the Date to Honor Your Community Heroes!

Is there a better place to live and work than Napa? From world-class wine and food to unparalleled hospitality venues, Napa Valley is recognized for its visitor appeal. But it is the everyday heroes the teachers, healthcare workers, business people, community boosters and volunteers who make Napa the kind of community people want to call home. These are the people that the Napa Valley Community Awards Celebrating Community program will honor for the sixth straight year at the heartfelt luncheon on Thursday, May 24th at the Napa Valley Marriott Hotel and Spa. This highly-anticipated event provides an opportunity to pay tribute to our everyday heroes for their outstanding leadership, contributions and achievements. The awards are cosponsored annually by Mechanics Bank and the Napa Chamber Foundation. Mechanics Bank has been involved from the beginning, dedicating staff and resources to build the event into a wonderful community expression of appreciation. Coreen Pinney, VP/Sr. Relationship Manager at Mechanics Bank says, Napa Valley is a very special place filled with extraordinary people. The Napa Valley Community Awards gives the public the rare opportunity to recognize and celebrate those special unsung heroes among us. It is the best gift you can give someone the gift of recognition. Every nominee is a winner in our book! Everyone who lives in Napa can play a part in this event every year, by nominating an outstanding Napa Hero in the six categories of Community Booster, Healthcare Professional, Napa Valley College Student, Hospitality/ Tourism Professional, Nonprofit Employee and Nonprofit Organization.

Save The DaTe TO aTTeND ThIS SPeCIaL LuNCh

thursday, may 24, 2012 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. napa Valley marriott Hotel & spa 3425 solano avenue, napa
This event is presented in partnership with

For more information please visit napachamberfoundation.org or call 707.226.7455

awards will be given in the following categories:

Community Booster HealtHCare Professional naPa Valley College student

nonProfit emPloyee nonProfit organization HosPitality/tourism Professional

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Tune in to 1440 AM to Hear the Winners Announced Live! April 6th

9 a.m. on Today in the Wine Country with Your Host, Chris Templeton!

For up-to-the-minute Info, please visit NapaChamberFoundation.org or NapaChamber.com

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Business
Wednesday

5 Must-dos on: Facebook, twitter & Linkedin

driving saLes with sociaL Media
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Join Andrew Healey of 3 rock marketing for a review of what you need to do to get started with Social Media.
If you feel like your business is missing out on the potential of new and repeat business that social media can generate, this event is for you! Andrew will share Must Dos... on the most important Social Media channels. With this presentation you will have the ability to get started and maximize the time you invest in these platforms: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn YouTube and others!

7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Napa Chamber of Commerce Board Room

1556 First Street, Napa (Bring a colleague for free!)

$20.00

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

Join us for an informative meeting that will have you armed with the tools you need to easily get running and leverage your Social Media marketing.

PRESENTER:
Andrew Healey - Andrew is the Founder and Chief Social Officer of 3 rock marketing, a Napa based company that specializes in Social Media & Online Presence. 3 rock marketing prides itself on the practical application of social media. Andrew and his team work with clients in the wine & hospitality industries, the non-profit sector, public figures, and representative bodies. Clients include The Napa Valley Destination Council, The Napa Valley Vintners, and many more.

Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, Associations, Nonprofits and Chambers of Commerce!

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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Event & Committee Calendar

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY

March 2012

Please share this important information with your employees...

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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 network building opportunities Supporting a sustainable future Representing business to government Engaging in political actiona

FRIDAY

The Napa Chamber Foundation and Mechanics Bank are proud to present the 6th Annual

Presidents Circle Premiere Level

SAVE THE DATE TO ATTEND THIS SPECIAL LUNCH

Thursday, May 24, 2012

11 a.m. -12:30 p.m.

3425 Solano Avenue, Napa

Napa Valley Marriott Hotel & Spa

Give the gift of recognition; nominate a Community Hero today! We encourage nominations for outstanding leadership, contributions & achievements toward the betterment of the communities throughout Napa Valley.
Nominate a Hero by March 12: NapaChamberFoundation.org

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LABOR LAW WORKSHOP
8:00 - 9:15 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

Compadres Rio Grille 505 Lincoln Ave, Napa

Business Develop & Dine Lunch

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Today In The Wine Country

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

9:00 a.m.

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

Submit your nominations for the Community Awards by today!

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THE LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE SERIES

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

8:00 a.m-12:00 p.m.

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8:15 a.m.

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LEGISLATIVE ACTION COMMITTEE

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Tune-In Every Friday!

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

12:00 noon

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AMBASSADORS MEETING
4:30-7:00 p.m.

5:00 p.m.

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

Today In The Wine Country

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7:30 - 9:30 a.m.

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WAKE UP YOUR BUSINESS WEDNESDAY

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Tune-In Every Friday!

The Meritage Resort & Spa

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
12:00 noon

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

The Real Social Media Bring a friend for free!

9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on KVON 1440 Radio AM Host: Jeri Gill

Today In The Wine Country

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Tune-In Every Friday!

MEMBERSHIP MEETING

12:00 noon

LEGISLATIVE ACTION COMMITTEE

8:15 a.m.

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

Today In The Wine Country

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.