Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce
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June 3, 2010            Chamber Business eNews
In This Issue
Pavley to Visit Chamber
Chamber Welcomes New Chair
PeBL Gives Back
Alpha Managed Futures
Business Cares
Sustainable Food
Chamber Health and Fitness Festival
Emergency Preparedness Seminar
85th Annual Installation Dinner
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Thursday, June 10, 2010
Reception and Silent Auction 5:30pm
Dinner and Program - 7:00pm

The 85th annual Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce Installation Dinner, presented by Morley Builders and Saint John's Health Center, will be held at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows.

This is the Chamber's top fundraising event for the year. This event installs the new Chamber Chairman of the Board, and also the new Board of Directors. With top business and political leaders of both Santa Monica and California in attendance,
it is definitely a night not to be missed.


Visit the Chamber website for sponsorship opportunities!



Upcoming Events

Click below to find out more about upcoming events

Business @ Sunset Mixer
Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
5:30pm-7:30pm
1700 Ocean Ave.
Santa Monica, CA

Speed Networking
Pourtal Wine Tasting Bar
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
5:00pm-6:30pm
104 Santa Monica Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA

Events Calendar
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Tweets of the Week!

"Attention cyclists! The Main Library now has 36 brand new bike parking spots. Check it out in person or @ http://tiny.cc/bikespot #fb"
(Santa Monica Public Library, @SantaMonicaPL, 6/3/2010

"Santa Monica Daily Press: "Bobby Shriver selected mayor" http://bit.ly/cul4Vo."
(Brian Chase, Director of Government Affairs, @GovAffairs, 5/27/10)

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Business Guide 2010
Sen. Pavley at UCLA Climate Change forum
Sen. Pavley at UCLA Climate Change forum
Senator Pavley to Visit Chamber

The day after next week's Installation Dinner, Senator Fran Pavley will meet in person with the Chamber's Government Affairs Committee to discuss AB 32, also known as the Global Warming Solutions Act.

 

Signed into law by Governor Schwarzenegger in 2006, AB 32 has directed the California Air Resources Board to begin developing discrete early actions to reduce greenhouse gases while also preparing a scoping plan to identify how to best 1990 emission levels by 2020. The reduction measures to meet this target are to be adopted by the start of 2011.

 

WHAT: AB 32 Meeting with Senator Fran Pavley

WHERE: The Santa Monica Chamber - 1234 6th Street, Suite 100

WHEN: June 11, 2010, 2:00-3:00pm

 

To join the Government Affairs Committee for this special meeting, please RSVP with Brian Chase, Chamber Director of Government Affairs.

Iao Katagiri & Tom Neary
Farewell to 2009-10 Chair Katagiri, welcome 2010-11 Chair Neary

Each year the Santa Monica Chamber honors our outgoing and incoming chair and also recognizes members for their excellence and commitment to the Chamber.  This year the Roy E. Naylor Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to Tom Larmore of HLKK Law. The Bob Gabriel Community Service Business Award will be presented to St. John's Health Center.For more information regarding these prestigious honors, click here.

Featured Sponsor
A.C.T. Bookkeeping

Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce
PeBL Gives Back

PeBL has selected the following 4 organizations to work with in the upcoming year:

alpha futures new member
Alpha Managed Futures
Informative Seminar on Managed Futures

Attendees will learn How and Why:
  • Managed Futures are one of the fastest growing investments today!
  • Managed Futures have outperformed other asset classes for more than a quarter century!
  • Managed Futures have the ability to profit in any market environment!
  • Managed Futures offer more favorable short term tax benefits than stocks!
Yu Dee Chang of Ace Investment Services is a nationally recognized money manager who regularly appears on CNBC's Squawk Box, Squawk Box Asia, Fox Business, and Bloomberg as an expert financial commentator. Mr. Chang will be in Santa Monica for an informative seminar on Wednesday, June 9, at 6:30pm. You will learn how Managed Futures have outperformed other asset classes over the past quarter century. This is a free event for qualified Chamber members (RSVP required).

For members who would like to attend or for more information please contact: Gerald Summers at Alpha Futures at 310. 895.7400 or by e-mail at g.summers@alphafutures.com.

Seating is Limited!

Business Cares
Business Cares

As a long-time supporter of the Westside Hunger & Shelter Coalition, the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce Homelessness Committee is proud to partner with the October 29 Celebrating Success breakfast to present its prestigious Business Cares award.
Cool Foods Campaign
Sustainable Food
The growing awareness of the impact that food has on our environment, communities and personal health is prompting many businesses and organizations to place sustainable food as a priority. In fact research is showing that food and the food system has an ecological footprint comparable to transportation or energy.
Health and Fitness
Santa Monica Chamber Health and Fitness Festival
The Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce welcomes summer the healthy way at the annual Santa Monica Chamber Health and Fitness Festival. Chamber member organizations gather at the Festival to share expertise, advice, and product samples that promote a healthy and happy lifestyle for the entire Santa Monica community.

This event is free to the public and draws thousands of people every year to the Third Street Promenade.

If you are interested in sponsoring the event or reserving and exhibitor table, please contact Keri Shaffer, Director of Marketing/Events at marketing@smchamber.com or (310) 393-9825 x12.


For more information regarding sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities, click here.
Red Cross
Santa Monica's Emergency Preparedness Seminar
Disasters occur without warning, and it is essential that businesses and organizations be ready for these emergencies before, during, and after they occur. This is all part of Santa Monica's Emergency Preparedness Seminar for Business on June 16th, 8:30 AM to 3 PM at the RAND Corporation. Sign up today for this free, one day seminar which is made possible by the City of Santa Monica, American Red Cross of Santa Monica, the RAND Corporation and Santa Monica Organizations Active in Disasters (SMOAID).
Gordon Ramsey
Father's Day at The London West Hollywood
Treat Dad to a spectacular cookout celebration at the London West Hollywood's Hampton Court garden, featuring sweeping panoramic views of the Sunset Strip.
L.A.Mixer
L.A.'s Largest Mixer
Join Los Angeles County chambers and business organizations plus hundreds of exhibitors for the ultimate business networking event! Mix and mingle with business people representing hundreds of industries and companies in and around Los Angeles County. L.A.'s Largest MixerŽ is a great opportunity to reach small to large companies, meet new clients and learn how the different chambers of commerce and business organizations can make your business grow.

For more information, click here.