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Networking & Business Development |
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| October 4, 12 – 1 pm |
| ConnectForLunch |
Make new connections and grow your business network through ConnectForLunch, the Chamber's new lunchtime networking program arranging weekly face-to-face meetings with two to three fellow members at a convenient – and delicious – member restaurant. Chamber members receive a free introductory subscription for three lunches. Read more and sign-up today!
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October 10, 3:30 - 5 pm [Chamber Boardroom] |
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Member Orientation |
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Current, new and prospective members are encouraged to attend this program to learn how to get involved and make the most of Chamber membership. Fruit provided by The Fruit Guys. Read more and register.
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October 18, 5:30 – 7:30 pm [Nissan Infiniti of San Francisco] |
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Business After Hours |
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Join the Chamber for an evening of networking at the state of the art Nissan Infiniti dealership, located in the heart of San Francisco. Enjoy delicious food and drinks while networking and making new connections with Bay Area professionals in this five-acre space considered a piece of history reborn. Read more and register.
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| Career & Professoinal Development |
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| October 3, 12 – 1 pm [Bay Room] |
| Cyber Security for Small Business |
Join Scott Hauge, President & Owner, Cal Insurance & Associates Inc., and Neal O'Farrell, Founder & Executive Director, Identity Theft Council, for an informative presentation on the growing threat of hackers and identity thieves for small businesses. Learn why experts are warning that small business is the next big target, and the simple steps you can take to protect your organization. Read more and register.
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| October 16, 12 – 1 pm [Bay Room] |
| October 16, 8:30 – 10 am [Chamber Boardroom] |
Get Slightly Famous (and rise above the social media noise)
Join Get The Word Out Communications founder Steven Van Yoder for an informative presentation for small businesses to build a practical marketing foundation and gain a toolbox of strategies to rise above the social media noise. All attendees will receive a Get Slightly Famous Marketing Assessment to diagnose their own marketing programs and make changes and improvements. Read more and register.
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| Public Policy |
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| October 9, 12 – 1 pm [Chamber Boardroom] |
| S.F.’s Road Repaving and Street Safety Bond |
Join Greg Crump, Community Programs Analyst and Public Information Officer for the San Francisco Department of Public Works for an informative presentation on the $248 million Road Repaving and Street Safety Bond (Streets Bond) at the October Public Policy Forum. Light lunch provided by Safeway. Read more and register.
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| October 29, 12 – 1 pm [Chamber Boardroom] |
| Supes for Lunch with Jane Kim (District 6) |
Join in on this conversation with District 6 Supervisor Jane Kim. Elected in November 2010, Supervisor Kim is Chair of the Rules Committee and the Transbay Joint Powers Authority Board of Directors. Supervisor Kim is a member of the Budget & Finance Committee and Subcommittee, Transportation Authority and Transportation Authority Finance Committee. Soup provided by San Francisco Soup Company. Read more and register
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| Signature Events |
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October 3, 7 – 11:30 am [Mark Hopkins Intercontinental] |
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Forecast SF 2012 |
Join the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce and the San Francisco Center for Economic Development for Forecast SF 2012 presented by Wells Fargo. This year's economic briefing and jobs summit will preview the city's future economic landscape, key job growth sectors and the next wave of opportunity for San Francisco business. Speakers include: Wells Fargo's Chief Economist John Silvia and Chief Financial Officer Tim Sloan, Warriors co-owner Peter Guber; and more. Read more and register.
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October 25, 5 - 9 pm [Westin St. Francis] |
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2012 Excellence in Business Awards |
Join the Chamber and the Bay Area business community at San Francisco’s preeminent awards gala honoring excellence in business. The 2012 Ebbies will celebrate more than 20 leading organizations that are shaping the region’s unique character and robust economy. View the 2012 Ebbies Finalists. Read more and register.
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| Member & Community Events |
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| September 25, 12 – 1:30 pm [Justin Herman Plaza] |
| American Heart Association Free CPR Training |
| Do you know how to save the life of a friend, loved one or co-worker in the case they need resuscitation? On September 25 you can learn how…using Disco. Join the American Heart Association and certified trainers to learn the simple steps to save a life, all to the beat of the classic disco song “Stayin’ Alive.” Attendees will receive a free 20-minute training on Hands-Only CPR and your very own CPR Anytime Kit. Read more and register. |
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| September 27, 2:30 - 4:30 pm [344 Pine St., S.F.] |
| Genderize Your Marketing: What You Don’t Know Could Cost You |
| Join the San Francisco Department on the Status of Women for a roundtable discussion outlining the business case for gender principles in marketing, explaining the landscape of women’s perceptions, and generating ideas on how to capitalize on this $7 trillion market including best practices for a diverse marketing team. This event is part of the 3% Conference. Read more and register. |
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| September 27, 5:30 - 7 pm [56 Madera Blvd., Corte Madera] |
| Destination: Retirement Income |
| Join Prudential for a valuable retirement income planning workshop. Learn how to plan for the three key retirement challenges: Outliving your retirement assets, keeping up with rising costs, navigating market uncertainty. Refreshments will be served. Contact Tan Phan at tan.phan@prudential.com or 415.486.2605. |
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| September 28, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm [333 Market Street, 16th Floor] |
| BPM and Wells Fargo Joint Panel on Financial Fraud |
| Join Burr Pilger Mayer and Wells Fargo for a joint panel on Financial Fraud. Learn how management can take action to ward off fraudulent activity as a panel of experts present relevant case studies of the proactive and reactive approaches to this vital area of risk management. Read more and sign up. |
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| September 29, 10 am – 1:30 pm [1345 Ocean Ave] |
| Free Luncheon Financial Seminar – How to Invest in Real Estate |
| Join Security One Lending and its partners for a free luncheon financial seminar on how to invest in Real Estate. For more information or to R.S.V.P., contact Alexander Watson at alex@arwrealty.com or 415.333.3300. |
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| October 2, 10 am – 5 pm [Hotel Rex] |
| Nespresso Job Fair |
| Join Nespresso for an Open House and job fair recruiting management, barista, server, sales specialist, and pantry associate positions Tuesday, October 2nd at Hotel Rex, located at 562 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94102. Read more. Contact Luciana Ruggiero at luciana.ruggiero@nespresso.com. |
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| October 10, 8:30 am – 4 pm [300 Alamaden Boulevard, San Jose] |
| USTDA Jordan E-Health Market Expansion |
| Join the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) for a Reverse Trade Mission (RTM) highlighting and demonstrating U.S. technology, services, and products in electronic-health (e-health) to Jordanian decision makers in the public and private health sectors. Read more and register. |
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| October 18, 7:30 am – 1:30 pm [Computer History Museum, Mountain View] |
| Silicon Valley Small Business Expo |
| Join the California Public Utilities Commission and the California Water Association for a free event to learn how to sell goods and services and get contracts with state government and utilities. This event features one-on-one matchmaking with buyers from government and an exhibit area, workshops and more. Read more. Contact smallbiz@cpuc.ca.gov or 800.253.0500. |
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| October 19-20 & 26-27 [Cow Palace] |
| Grand National Rodeo |
| Chamber members receive $11 off tickets to the Grand National Rodeo Horse and Livestock Show October 19-20 and 26-27 at the Cow Palace. This 70 year old Wild West San Francisco tradition – the roughest sport on dirt – rocks the Cow Palace with the baddest bulls and the toughest cowboys and cowgirls. This year’s show also features big performances, a western marketplace, a barbeque and nightly swing dancing. Read more. Click here to redeem Chamber member discount. For corporate and group package information, contact Seth Doulton at sethhpp@yahoo.com. |
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The Grand National Rodeo Horse and Livestock Show – the roughest sport on dirt – rocks the Cow Palace October 19-20 and 26-27 with the baddest bulls and the toughest cowboys and cowgirls. Chamber members receive $11 off tickets. Click here to redeem Chamber member discount. Read more and purchase tickets today!
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The Chamber gratefully acknowledges
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