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Greater Conejo Valley Chamber
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The official Chamber for the cities of Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village and
Agoura Hills.
805.370.0035

EVENTS

05/16 - Lunch and Learn, Conf. Ctr., 12-1:30 p.m.

 

05/16 - Networking at Night Mixer, Cisco's Westlake Village, 5:30-7 p.m.

 

05/17 - Technology Forum, Conf. Ctr., 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m.

 

05/21 - Monthly Mailer Due, Chamber Office, 12 noon

 

05/23 - Governmental Relations Committee, Conf. Ctr., 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m.

 

05/31 - Spirit of Community Awards, Baxter Healthcare, 6-8 p.m.

 

06/01 - Jump Start Networking Breakfast, BEST WESTERN PLUS Thousand Oaks Inn, 7-9 a.m.

 

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Chamber News                          May 15, 2012 

Build Your Business at the Free Lunch and Learn Series

Bring your own lunch and join the Chamber for Lunch and Learn seminars at the Janet Levett Chamber Conference Center. Chamber members free, non-members $10. 

 

Art of Networking

Wednesday, May 16, 12-1:30 p.m. This seminar focuses on how to meet, greet, network and get qualified leads at the evening's Networking at Night Mixer. Register online.

May Mixer: Networking Delicioso

Wednesday, May 16, 5:30-7 p.m., Cisco's Mexican Restaurant, 925 Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. See more.
 

Admission collected at the door: $5 for members, $15 for non-members. Donate a door prize to promote your business.

Technology Forum: Optimize Your Work Productivity Using Your Smartphone, Tablet and Desktop Computer

Using Evernote to Tie it All Together

Thursday, May 17, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m., Janet Levett Chamber Conference Center. Speaker: Stephen Yeoh, MBA, PMP, MTC, MIT Consulting Corp.

 

You've got all the best gadgets, now it's time to learn how to make them all work for you. Evernote software can help you do just that by synchronizing the work you do separately on different devices into one application. Best of all, you can get started for free. See more.

 

Sign-up online. (Brown-bag lunches welcome). The meeting is free to members and $10 for non-members.

Make the Most of Direct Mail for a Fraction of the Postage Costs  

June Monthly Mailer Flyers Due 12 Noon Monday, May 21

Insert a Flyer into the June Monthly Mailer Packet

Submit your flyer for approval to chamber@conejochamber.org before printing. Bring 1,500 copies of the approved flyer with payment to the Chamber office no later than 12 noon, Monday, May 21.

 

Cost: $250 if you print on 20 lb. paper, $300 if you print on 24 lb. or 60 lb. paper. Visit online, email Sarah Ekeberg at chamber@conejochamber.org or call 805.370.0035 for more details.

Ventura County District Attorney Totten to Speak at Governmental Relations Committee

Wednesday, May 23, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m., Janet Levett Chamber Conference Center. The committee is pleased to have Ventura County District Attorney Greg Totten as the guest speaker. RSVP to Jan Smith at jsmith@conejochamber.org if you plan to attend this meeting.

10th Annual Spirit of Community Awards to Honor Local Heroes  

You're invited to the Spirit of Community Awards on Thursday, May 31, 6-8 p.m., Baxter Healthcare Corporation, One Baxter Way, Westlake Village. See more. Support top area educators, community volunteer Dr. Jerry Miller, nonprofit organization Senior Concerns, law enforcement and fire protection agencies, and the U.S. armed forces for their dedication to the Conejo Valley community. Pre-registration is required by Friday, May 25. The cost is $35 per person. Program ad opportunities are available.

Jump Start Networking Breakfast: Starting Summer with New Leads & New Energy

Friday, June 1, 7-9 a.m., BEST WESTERN PLUS Thousand Oaks Inn, 75 West Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. Registration and event begin at 7 a.m. Sponsored by Omega Rehab & Sport. Special thanks to Cover2Cover Music.

 

Pre-paid reservations are due 10 a.m., Thursday, May 31. Chamber members pay $20 and are listed on the Networking Hot Sheet, non-members $30. Walk-ins: $27 for members and $37 for non-members at the door. Register early and pay online at conejochamber.orgDonate a door prize to promote your business.

Reserve a Space at the Ireland Meet and Greet Booking Session

Thursday, June 7, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Janet Levett Chamber Conference Center. Attend the session to learn more. RSVP to JoLynn Hinger at jhinger@conejochamber.org.

 

Deposits are due Friday, June 15. Mail or drop off your $500 deposit and registration form to the Chamber at 600 Hampshire Road, Suite 200, Westlake Village, CA 91361. October 31-November 8, Chamber member price starts at $2,755 per person, double occupancy. Email JoLynn Hinger at jhinger@conejochamber.org or visit conejochamber.org for more information.travel dates. Tour includes round-trip airfare from LAX, hotel accommodations, daily breakfasts and guided tours. 

Brand Your Business with the Chairman's Club

Plan your Chamber sponsorships for the entire year and receive valuable benefits and increased publicity, valued at thousands of dollars. Download the Chairman's Club brochure. Contact Jill Lederer, Chamber President/CEO at 805.370.0035 or jlederer@conejochamber.org.

Member Messages:

Ten Steps to Business Success:

Be Clear About What You

Stand for and Stick with It

 

Zhena Muzyka, founder of Zhena's Gypsy Tea, will share her personal journey to extraordinary success. How did she go from selling tea from a cart in Ojai to creating a multi-million dollar, international company? Muzyka will outline the steps you can take to transform your dream into a reality. 

 

Thursday, May 17, 2012  

5:30 p.m. Networking

6:30 p.m. Program & Dinner

Los Robles Greens, 299 Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks

 

Register at www.nawbovc.org or call 877.NAWBO-VC (629.2682).

Showcase Your Business at Tropical Daze

 

Tropical Daze Summer Music Festival is: Live music. Tasty tropical treats. Beach Boys Tribute Band. Animals. Vendors. Inflatables. Beer garden. Contests. Kids activities. Demonstrations. Taiko drums. Everything, but a tropical rain forest.

 

Tropical Daze, July 21-22, Thousand Oaks Community Park. Showcase your business at the best Tropical Daze ever! Visit www.tropicaldaze.org or call 805.499.6312 for more information.

SCORE Presents Small Business Expo May 23

SCORE Ventura County Chapter will celebrate National Small Business Week with their Small Business Expo. The theme is "Money & Marketing."

 

Wednesday, May 23, 10 a.m.

Oxnard Performing Arts Center

 

Attendance is free. Register (space is limited) at www.ventura.score.org. Parties interested in exhibit space can contact SCORE at 805.204.6022 or info@scoreventura.org.

Free Export Workshop at CSU Channel Islands

 

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

California State University Channel Islands

One University Drive, Camarillo, 93012

 

Experts from Trade Development, Port of Los Angeles, Los Angeles World Airports, U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Small Business Administration, Center for International Trade Development and EDC-Ventura County Small Business Development Center.

 

Free registration includes breakfast. RSVP to attend. For more information, email TradeConnect@portla.org or visit portoflosangeles.org/business/trade.asp.

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