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NEWS & HIGHLIGHTS
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for MPCC's Holiday Marketplace this Saturday,
Nov. 12. Please call 648-5356 or
email communications@mpcc.com.
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CHAMBERLINK
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CLICK HERE to download a PDF copy of this week's ChamberLink section in the Monterey County Herald
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SAVE THE DATE
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Mark your calendar
for these upcoming
MPCC events!
2012 Travel Destinations Info Session:
Peru, French Riviera, South Africa
November 9
Brown Bag Seminar: Tax Planning for Small Businesses and the Self-Employed
November 12
Holiday Marketplace
November 15Peninsula Home Health Care Ribbon Cutting
November 17
Monterey Bay Aquarium Mixer
December 8
Holiday Party at Rabobank (Monterey)
December 14
Brown Bag Seminar: Using Technology To Grow Your Business Locally and Internationally in 2012
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---------------MEMBER AD -------------
2011 Sacramento Legal
Seminar and Webinar
Hosted by Low, Ball and Lynch Thursday, November 10, 2011 1:00-4:30pm Hilton Sacramento Arden West Topics include: CA Law Update, Insurance Coverage Update, Coito case analysis, Dept. of Insurance Priorities - LBL and guest speakers There is no charge to attend.
Webinar with video, audio, and written materials also available. For more information, please contact Christine Balbo Reed, Esq. at creed@lowball.com or 831-655-8822.
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The People's Moss Landing Water Desal Project Presents:
The People's Water Public Forum
Wednesday, November 16th
Embassy Suites Hotel, Seaside
6:30pm to 8:30pm
Learn from experts why this is the most realistic, affordable and reliable project that will produce water 12 months from obtaining permits. Seating limited.
www.ThePeoplesWater.com
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 Now Available:
Monterey
Peninsula
Community
Maps
Stop by the Chamber offices anytime to pick some up for your business!
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED EVENTS:
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2012 Travel Destinations Info Session
When: TODAY - Tuesday, November 8
MPCC has teamed up with Collette Vacations to offer three exciting trips next year that are open to both Chamber members and the general public.
- Peru - April 17-28, 2012
- South Africa - August 22 - September 4, 2012
- The French Riviera - October 11-19. 2012
Come to our info session to learn more about the detailed itineraries, pricing information, optional tours, and more!
Click here for more information
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Brown Bag Seminar: Tax Planning For Small Businesses
and the Self-Employed
 When: Wednesday, November 9
Where: The Turf Club at the Monterey Fairgrounds,
2004 Fairground Road, Monterey
Time: 12:30-1:30pm
Presented by Clark Savage, MST, CPA / ABV, ASA, CFF
Director of Business Valuation Services, Finn & Cohen, Certified Public Accountants
In this valuable seminar, Clark Savage, MST, CPA will discuss:
- Income or loss from business operations, capital gains and losses, gains and losses from sales of business property
- Salary, wages, employee benefits, travel and entertainment expenses, car and truck expenses, and more
- An update on special benefits and challenges from recent legislation
Click here for more information
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 Special Notice: Assemblymember Bill Monning to present on Legislation & State Budget at MPCC Government Affairs Committee meeting When: Tomorrow - Wednesday, November 9Where: 40 Ragsdale Drive, Large Conference Room
Time: 3:30pm
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 MPCC's First Annual Holiday Marketplace
When: Saturday, November 12
Where: The Monterey Fairgrounds
Time: 10:00am-4:00pm
Cost: $1 per person, or a donation of food, clothing, or toys to
the Salvation Army
Join us as we kick off the holiday shopping season, support local businesses, and make the holidays a
little brighter for those less fortunate.
Featuring:
- Unique gifts and merchandise from local vendors
- Festive snacks and drinks
- Face painting
- Christmas caroling
- A visit from Santa Claus
- Door prize drawings
Click here for more information
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COMING UP NEXT WEEK:
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Peninsula Home Healthcare Ribbon Cutting
When: Tuesday, November 15
Where: Peninsula Home Healthcare, 659 Abrego Street,
Suite 8, Monterey
Time: 5:00-7:00pm
Cost: Complimentary
Join us to welcome one of our newest Chamber members! Enjoy light refreshments while you learn more about Peninsula Home Healthcare, a new local business owned by registered nurses, specializing in providing compassionate caregivers to those individuals who wish to remain independent and safe in their own home.
Click here to read more
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Monterey Bay Aquarium/Aramark Joint Mixer
When: Thursday, November 17
Where: Monterey Bay Aquarium, 886 Cannery Row, Monterey
Time: 5:30-7:30pm
Cost: $10 Members/$15 Prospective Members
This is an exclusive event, so please RVSP online by Friday, November 11.
If you haven't been to the Aquarium since July, there is a whole new world to explore! Join the Monterey Peninsula and Pacific Grove Chambers of Commerce for a private look at the Aquarium's newly renovated Open Sea galleries and the ever-popular "Secret Lives of the Seahorses" exhibit, as well as two floors of Jelly Fish, Turtles and more.
Take advantage of this unique chance to network, while you sample the Chef's Choice station and other delicious cuisine paired beautifully with wine provided by Ventana Vineyards and Scheid Vineyards and listen to the Monterey Jazz Festival All-Stars Trio students. Come learn how smaller businesses will be able to host events at the Aquarium, as well as the impact that the Aquarium has on education! Don't forget to drop your business card in for a great raffle prize!
Free parking is available to residents with a local ID in the Cannery Row Parking Garage (Located at 601 Foam Street between Hoffman and Prescott Streets) after 4pm. Please enter the Aquarium at the "members" gate. There will be a security guard to point you in the right direction.
Click here to RSVP now!
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Monterey Jazz Festival Names Paul Contos as
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