Business Development Programs

 
 
AMBASSADORS CLUB

For active Chamber members who want to become more visible and help other members get involved to maximize their Chamber membership. Volunteer, networking and professional development opportunities. Meets on the third Wednesday of every month, 4-5:30 pm. For more information, contact Paula Zamudio at 415-352-8818.

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

After-hours receptions designed primarily for member firms to network in an informal setting; meets semi-monthly from 5:30-7:30 pm, showcasing various member locations. For details, contact Nadia Chan at 415-352-8803

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS TABLETOP EXPOS

Trade show format events where Chamber members can showcase their products or services and network with Bay Area business people, 5:30-8 pm at various locations. For further details, visit the Grand and Fall Expo website or contact Nadia Chan at 415-352-8803.

BUSINESS ALLIANCE

Structured leads-exchange program that provides networking and professional development through relationship-building activities. Three groups meet concurrently twice a month on a 10-month basis: February-November. Fee to participate. For more information, contact Nadia Chan at 415-352-8803.

BUSINESS SUCCESS SERIES

Speaker presentations and workshop series on topics of interest to sales, marketing and business-development professionals as well as entrepreneurs who want to sharpen their skills. For details, contact Paula Zamudio at 415-352-8818

MEMBER ORIENTATION

Monthly orientation for new, existing and prospective members. Offers an overview of the Chamber, programs and events, public policy initiatives and activities, sponsorship opportunities, immediate networking, and ways to get connected. Meets the second Wednesday of every month, 3:30-5 pm. For details, contact Wendy Yu at 415-352-8824.

MEMBERS–ONLY MIXERS

After-hours reception, limited to Chamber members, to network in a more intimate setting. Meets semi-monthly 5:30-7:30 pm at various locations. For details, contact Nadia Chan at 415-352-8803.

MID-MARKET SERIES

A series of invitation-only programs specifically designed for senior management and employees of mid-sized businesses. For details, contact Nadia Chan at 415-352-8803.

NEIGHBORHOD MERCHANTS SUMMITS

Summits held in partnership with local businesses and neighborhood associations within specific supervisorial districts. Opportunity for merchants to meet with supervisor, city officials, key city department personnel and the Chamber to discuss issues and create grassroots advocacy networks. For more information, contact Paula Zamudio at 415-352-8818.

SMALL BUSINESS ISSUES FORUM

Forum provides a monthly venue for small business owners to meet, share information and educate one another. The central focus is on issues pertinent to operating, maintaining and growing a small business in San Francisco. Meets first Wednesday of each month, 12-1:30 pm. For more information, contact Paula Zamudio at 415-352-8818.

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS

Workshops and panel presentations tailored to help small business members grow their businesses by providing skills training and access to resources. For further details, contact Paula Zamudio at 415-352-8818.

WOMEN IN BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE

Networking events and interactive workshops with featured speakers for professional women and women business-owners. Meets monthly, 5:30-7:30 pm. For more information, contact Nadia Chan at 415-352-8803.

THE JOB FORUM

The Job Forum aims to help people help themselves in their job search. Our approach is on intelligently planning and conducting the job finding campaign. We offer customized brainstorming and problem solving to job seekers. Fore more information, visit www.thejobforum.org.