July 19, 2011 


Chamber Connection

IN THIS ISSUE:
BEA Reservation Deadline
Business Builders 7/26
Business Excellence Awards
Buy Local, Feel Great
Call For Nominations
Trade Mission Destinations
SBA Disaster Recovery

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CLICK HERE to download a PDF copy of this week's ChamberLink section in the Monterey County Herald!

SAVE THE DATE

Mark your calendar 

for these upcoming
MPCC events! 

   

July 26
Business Builders: Make Your Image Your Competitive Advantage


July 28 

25th Annual Business Excellence Awards

  

August 9 

Montellese Family Chiropractic Ribbon Cutting

August 10

Brown Bag Seminar: Successful Business Outsourcing Strategies

August 11
Monterey Bay Weight Loss & Medical Ribbon Cutting

August 18
2012 Trade Missions Info Session: Peru, South Africa, French Riviera

August 23
Business Builders (Topic TBA)

August 25
Forest Hill Manor Mixer

September 8
The Perry House/Events by Classic Ribbon Cutting 

September 14 Brown Bag
(Topic TBA) 


September 15

SCRAMP - Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca Mixer  

 

September 29

Leadership Luncheon

September 22 

Salinas Airshow Mixer 

September 27
Business Builders Workshop (Topic TBA)

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CONTACT US

The Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce  

 30 Ragsdale Drive, Suite 200 

Monterey, CA 93940 

(831) 648-5350

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Time is running out to make your reservation for our 

25th Annual Business Excellence Awards on July 28!   

 

The reservation deadline is this Friday (7/22). 

 

Make your reservation TODAY by calling 

831-648-5350 or visiting www.mpcc.com!

COMING UP NEXT WEEK  

Business Builders Workshop:  
Make Your Image Your Competitive Advantage  Business Builders

  

When:              Tuesday, July 26

Where:             Carmel Mission Inn, 3665 Rio Road, Carmel

NEW Time:      7:30-8:00am Check-in and Networking,
                         8:00-10:00am Presentation

Cost:                 $15 members, $20 prospective members  

     (includes light continental breakfast)

 

Speaker: Marion Gellatly, AICI CIM 

Marion Gellatly

 

Looking for ways to amp up your style and image? Don't miss this opportunity to hear from one of the nation's top image consultants who normally charges hundreds of dollars for her advice on how to make the most of your wardrobe to enhance your competitive advantage. It doesn't take a lot of money, just good sense decisions from when to dress in your finest to how to rock business casual. Improve your results with pointers from a pro. 

 

Marion Gellatly is an internationally-renowned author and image consultant who has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, CNN Money, ABCNews.com, Forbes.com, and the Monterey Herald.
Business Builders Sponsors

 

 



25th Annual Business Excellence Awards

 

BEA

When:       Thursday, July 28

Where:      The Monterey Conference Center

Time:         6:00-10:00pm

Cost:          $85 per person, $850 per table

 
RESERVATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, JULY 22

Sponsored by Santa Barbara Bank & Trust (formerly First National Bank), this prestigious and popular event is designed to increase public awareness of the vital role business plays on the Central Coast and to honor those businesses that have achieved excellence in their field. (Click here to read about the finalists)

 

The Awards Dinner features a three-course meal complimented by wine from Ventana Vineyards and Bernardus Winery, along with live music. The Silent Auction includes rare sports memorabilia and exotic travel packages, as well as many desirable items and services donated by local businesses. The ever-popular "Design-a-Table" contest is also back again this year, giving businesses a chance to showcase their products and services by creatively decorating a table of 10 and providing unique giveaways for attendees.

 

Don't miss out on the preeminent local business event of the summer!

Reserve your spot TODAY by calling (831) 648-5350 or online at www.mpcc.com.

BEA 2010
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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
The MPCC Nominating Committee will be making recommendations to the Board of Directors for filling board vacancies. If you are interested in serving on the Board or have a recommendation for nominee, please contact Jody Hansen, President/CEO, at jody@mpcc.com or 648-5359. 
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Chamber's Trade Missions Offer Opportunity to Experience Exotic Destinations at Affordable Group Rates... 

SBA and Agility Recovery Solutions Host Webinar on Disaster Recovery Best Practices... 

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