May 31, 2011 


Chamber Connection

IN THIS ISSUE:
Shades of Ireland Info Session
Ribbon Cutting: Forest Theater Guild
Brown Bag: Computer Productivity
Mixer: Rio Grill
New Website Launch Reception
VOTE NOW for BEA!
Latest PPIC Survey Results
MPCC on Yelp.com

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LATEST NEWS

VOTING IS NOW OPEN for the 2011 Business Excellence Awards! 

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LOST: a black & silver bracelet at our Golf Classic on May 25th. If found, please call us at (831) 648-5350. Thanks!


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SAVE THE DATE

Mark your calendar 

for these upcoming
MPCC events! 

   

TODAY

Forest Theater Guild Ribbon Cutting

June 8
Brown Bag: Increasing Computer Productivity

June 9
Rio Grill Mixer

June 15
Website Launch Reception

June 17  

BEA VOTING DEADLINE


June 21
Tudor Doctor Ribbon Cutting

June 28
Business Builders: Small Business Lending Panel

June 30
Monterey Peninsula Airport Mixer

July 13
Brown Bag  Seminar
(Topic TBA) 

July 18
California Rodeo Mixer 

July 26
Business Builders Workshop
(Topic TBA) 

 


July 28 

Business Excellence Awards   

 

August 25

Forest Hill Manor Mixer 

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For more information, contact Judy Fletcher at judy@mpcc.com
or call (831) 648-5388.

 

THIS WEEK'S FEATURED EVENTS

Info Session: IrelandShades of Ireland Trade Mission
                           (Sept. 20-29, 2011) 

 

When:    TODAY - Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Where:   Carmel Mission Inn, 3665 Rio Road, Carmel

Time:      3:00-4:30pm
Cost:       FREE

 

Travel to vibrant and history-filled Dublin, across rolling green hills to the dramatic coast, and experience all of the charms of Ireland on this 10-day tour of the Emerald Isle.


Ribbon Cutting: Ribbon CuttingForest Theater Guild

 

When:      TODAY - Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Where:     Santa Rita & Mountain View, Carmel

Time:        5:30-7:30pm
Cost:         
FREE

 

Join us for networking, light refreshments, and a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the launch of the 2011 Summer Season at The Forest Theater Guild, a local non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to promoting the performing arts on the Monterey Peninsula. 

 

The Forest Theater Guild fosters youth theatrical arts and is Carmel's only community theater. They have been producing plays, films and live events for the benefit of the community at large for over 101 years. After the ribbon cutting, stick around for a special screening of the movie Mamma Mia! (cost: $6 per person). For more information, call (831) 648-5350.

*Please note that this is an outdoor Ribbon Cutting, Comfortable shoes and a jacket are recommended.

Brown Bag Seminar:Brown Bag Seminars - Sponsored by 1st Capital Bank Increasing Computer Productivity - Easy Maintenance Strategies for Optimal Computer Performance and Security

 

When:      TOMOROW - Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Where:     The Turf Club at the Monterey Fairgrounds

Time:        12:30-1:30pm

Cost:         FREE 

   

Every business can benefit from executing simple maintenance on their office computers.  In his valuable presentation, John Dean will discuss: 

  • Simple tasks that can be done to optimize the computer weekly, monthly, and yearly.
  • The importance of scanning for viruses.
  • Applications and unneeded programs
  • Clean, Clean, Clean!
  •  Renewing subscriptions

Mixer: Rio GrillRio Grill Logo

 

When:      Thursday, June 9, 2011

Where:     101 The Crossroads, Carmel

Time:        5:00-7:00pm

Cost:         $10 Members/$15 Prospective Member

 

MPCC joins forces with the Carmel Chamber and the Carmel Valley Chamber to celebrate Rio Grill's 27th Anniversary Makeover and and to showcase its updated Santa Fe banquet room that's now available to the community for business and social events. The event will feature wine provided by Morgan Winery and light appetizers created by Rio's Chef Cy, along with gift bags, live music, and more!  

Click here to read more

COMING UP NEXT WEEK

MPCC's New Website Launch ReceptionMPCC website

 

When:       Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Where:      eLab Communications, 829 Foam St, Monterey

Time:         5:30-7:00pm

Cost:          FREE  

IN OTHER NEWS...

BEA

VOTE NOW for the 2011 Business Excellence Awards! 
(Deadline: Friday, June 17) 

 

Click here to read more

PPIC
Public Policy Institute of California Releases Latest Survey Results...

Click here to read more

 

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We need your input! Please visit MPCC's page on Yelp.com and leave a Short Review...

 

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Is Your Family Looking To Do Something Fun This Summer? 

Sponsor an International Student

 

Host an international student! The nonprofit organization EF Language Travel is bringing 212 students aged 10 to 13 to the Monterey Bay Area this summer to study English & American Culture. 

  • Students are kept busy with classes and activities
  • Short-term commitment of 3 weeks
  • You can choose the student(s) you want to host
  • We give you $100/student per week to offset costs
  • For each host family you or your organization refer, $25 will be donated to an organization of your choice
  • Students come with their own spending money & insurance   

For more information, visit www.efhomestay.org or contact Crystal Deatherage at (831) 655-3933 or crystal.deatherage@ef.com. 

CONTACT US

The Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce  

 30 Ragsdale Drive, Ste. 200 | Monterey, CA 93940 | (831) 648-5350

http://www.mpcc.com  | info@mpcc.com


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