August 9, 2011 


Chamber Connection

IN THIS ISSUE:
Montellese Family Chiropractic
Brown Bag Seminar
Monterey Bay Weight Loss & Medical Ribbon Cutting
Trade Missions Info Session
SCORE Small Biz Seminar
SBB&T Press Release

LATEST NEWS

Registration is NOW OPEN for our Annual Leadership Luncheon on September 29.

Space is limited at this popular event, so reserve your spot TODAY at www.mpcc.com  or by calling (831) 648-5350.
 

CHAMBERLINK

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! 

   

August 9 (TODAY!)

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 -  Cutting Through the Noise: No Cost Strategies to Grow Your Brand and Drive New Business

 

August 25
Forest Hill Manor Mixer

 

September 14

Brown Bag Seminar - 

Driving Sales Success: The Right People, The Right Skills, The Right Process 


September 15

SCRAMP - Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca Mixer  


September 22 

Salinas Airshow Mixer 

September 27
Business Builders (Topic TBA)

 

September 29

Leadership Luncheon

 

October 27

Business Expo

2012 Trade Missions 

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ADVERTISING WITH THE CHAMBER WORKS!

 

POTENTIAL CUSTOMERS ARE 68% MORE LIKELY TO BUY FROM YOU IF YOU ARE A MEMBER OF THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.


For more information, contact Judy Fletcher 
at judy@mpcc.com or call (831) 648-5388.
Save the Date: Leadership Luncheon 2011 

AUGUST IS HEALTH MONTH 

Don't wait until January to make your resolutions! 

THIS WEEK'S FEATURED EVENTS:

Montellese Family Chiropractic

Ribbon Cutting: Montellese Family Chiropractic

 

When:    TODAY - Tuesday, August 9

Where:   550 Camino El Estero, Suite 103, Monterey

Time:      5:00-7:00pm

Cost:       FREE!  

 

Jump-start your HEALTHY lifestyle! Join MPCC for a special ribbon cutting and Open House at Montellese Family Chiropractic welcoming California Body Solutions and the arrival of Zerona, an FDA-approved non-invasive body contouring laser that has been featured on Dr. Phil and Oprah. Light appetizers will be provided by chef and nutrition expert Jason Giangrande, along with wine. Ribbon Cutting guests are eligible for discounted Zerona services. Join us as we celebrate this addition to our wellness package.

 

Dr. Christopher Montellese and Dr. Kristina Montellese specialize in acute and chronic pain management and rehabilitation. Come and meet our new Wellness Team.

Brown Bag Seminar:

Successful Business Outsourcing Strategies 

Brown Bag Seminars - Sponsored by 1st Capital Bank

 

When:    Wednesday, August 10

Where:   The Turf Club, 2004 Fairground Road, Monterey

Time:      12:30-1:30pm
Cost:       FREE! 

 

Speaker: Ileen Groves, BookKeeping Express 

  • How the decision to hire a gardener for your home teaches us about decisions to outsource in business
  • The value placed on your time as an influencer of outsourcing decisions
  • The what and when of outsourcing - applying supply chain principles
  • How outsourcing can level the playing field

About Ileen Groves:
A proven process expert with years of experience in project management, Kaizen, and waste elimination initiatives, Ileen Groves recently left her logistics role with Fortune 500 company, Owens Corning to open the first California franchise of BookKeeping Express. Consistently recognized for on time delivery and superior change management, Ileen has brought her passion for people to the small business community of Monterey County. Her work as a supply chain expert has taught her that the most successful companies concentrate on their core competencies, and outsource other necessary functions to trusted partners.

Monterey Bay Weight Loss & Medical

Ribbon Cutting:   

Monterey Bay Weight Loss & Medical  

 

When:    Thursday, August 11

Where:   9781 Blue Larkspur Lane, 2nd Floor, Monterey  

               (Easy to find - in Ryan Ranch, off York) 

Time:     5:00-7:00pm 

Cost:       FREE!  

 

What have you got to lose? Join us and celebrate the grand opening of Monterey Bay Weight Loss & Medical (formerly MediZone). Monterey Bay Weight Loss & Medical offers a highly successful long term weight maintenance program, Botox, and affordable limited family practice. Come meet Dr. Richard H. German and learn about our individualized weight loss program options and long term maintenance plan. We will be offering a complimentary confidential weight and body fat analysis for those interested. The event will feature light appetizers from Whole Foods Catering and wine from Parsonage Village Vineyard. Don't forget to bring your business card to enter the raffle!

Click here to read more

COMING UP NEXT WEEK...

Machu Picchu, Peru

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

 

When:    Thursday, August 18

Where:   Carmel Mission Inn, 3665 Rio Road, Carmel

Time:      3:00-4:30pm

 

MPCC has teamed up with Collette Vacations to offer three exciting Trade Missions in 2012 that are open to both Chamber members and the general public! These trips are invaluable ways to promote our community worldwide while learning about other cultures.

  

Come learn more about each exciting destination, itinerary, and cost. A representative from Collette Travel will be present to answer any questions you may have.   

 

ATTEND THIS INFO SESSION AND SAVE $100 PER PERSON!

 

IN OTHER NEWS...

SCORE logo
Free SCORE Small Business Seminar Scheduled for September 10....  
Click here to read more  

Santa Barbara Bank & Trust

Santa Barbara Bank & Trust Appoints Clarissa Rowe Relationship Manager in Monterey...

 Click here to read press release 

--------------------------- MEMBER AD --------------------------

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 The law firm of Fenton & Keller would like to thank the Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce and its members for awarding Fenton & Keller the Business Excellence Award for Professional Services at the Chamber's recent awards dinner. We are genuinely honored to serve our clients in the Monterey area and to belong to an organization that supports and recognizes local businesses and our community. 

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Monterey Bay Business Expo 2011