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NEWS & HIGHLIGHTS
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PLEASE NOTE: The MPCC office will be closed on the following dates: Friday 12/23, Monday 12/26, Friday 12/30, and Monday 1/2. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Travel to Peru, South Africa,
or the French Riviera with the Chamber next year! Reserve your spot now to take advantage of our affordable group rates. And you can invite your friends too - Chamber membership is
not required.
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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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December 14
Brown Bag Seminar: Using Technology To Grow Your Business Locally and Internationally in 2012
January 10
Independent Transportation Network (ITN) Monterey County Ribbon Cutting
January 11
Brown Bag Seminar: Business Trends to Help Grow Your Organization in 2012
January 13
Economic Forum: What's in Store for 2012
January 19 Finch & Pirkle Insurance and Financial Affairs Ribbon Cutting
January 25Business Builders Workshop
(Topic TBA)
January 27 Annual Membership Luncheon
February 2 Hula's Island Grill Mixer
February 21 Mucky Duck Mixer
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--------------MEMBER AD ---------------
Workforce Solutions, a program of the Office for Employment Training and CalWORKs Employment Services has a goal of placing a minimum of 50 unemployed Monterey County residents in positions that can lead to permanent employment. We would like feedback from YOU to design a program that will benefit YOUR business.
Tell us how Workforce Solutions will
work best for your business. Please
complete our survey online at www.surveymonkey.com/s/PQGPTVW.
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---------------MEMBER AD ----------------
 8TH ANNUAL EMPLOYMENT LAW AND LEADERSHIP
CONFERENCE How CA Employers MUST Change
Their Operations in 2012
Wednesday, January 11, 2012 8:00 am - 4:15 pm MPCC Member Discount Rate of $249! Featuring Littler's Employer Update and four afternoon sessions: HEALTH CARE REFORM
EMPLOYMENT LAW & HR ROUNDTABLE
ACCOMPLISHING MORE WITH LESS
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED EVENTS:
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Brown Bag Seminar: Using Technology To Grow Your Business Locally And Internationally In 2012 - Expand Your Reach, Gain New Clients And Create A Bottom Line Breakthrough!
 When: Wednesday, December 14
Where: The Turf Club at the Monterey Fairgrounds,
2004 Fairground Road, Monterey
Time: 12:30-1:30pm
Cost: Complimentary
Speaker: Jane Deuber, Business Strategist, author, speaker
and five-time entrepreneur
Join Jane Deuber for her valuable seminar and walk away with an expanded view of how to recession-proof your business and expand your client base by harnessing the power of technology. Jane will be sharing...
- How to diversify your business's revenue model by discovering new offers that your customers need and want.
- How to use technology to reach more clients, increase profits and keep your overhead low in the process.
- How to choose online marketing strategies that are right for your unique business.
- What steps you can take this year to prepare for a much more successful 2012.
Jane's promise is that attendees will feel inspired and leave the seminar with a fresh new perspective on where to find hidden revenues and untapped markets that will lead to 2012 being their best year in business.
Reservations are advised and appreciated. To RSVP, please call Wendy Brickman of Brickman Marketing at 831-633-4444 or email brickman@brickmanmarketing.com.
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Government Affairs Committee Meeting
Guest Speaker: Michael A. Houlemard, Jr.,
Fort Ord Reuse Authority
The MPCC Government Affairs Committee invites interested Chamber members to attend a presentation by Michael A. Houlemard, Jr., Executive Officer, Fort Ord Reuse Authority, regarding the future of FORA.
When: Wednesday, December 14
Time: 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Location: Ryan Ranch Office Park, Conference Room,
40 Ragsdale Drive, Monterey
Please notify Jody Hansen at jody@mpcc.com if you plan to attend.
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COMING UP IN JANUARY:
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Economic Forum: What's in Store for 2012
When: Friday, January 13
Time: 11:30am-1:30pm
Where: Corral De Tierra Country Club Cost: $50 Members,
$60 Prospective Members
Join us for a lunch at Corral De Tierra Country Club as we explore the trends that will shape the local and national economy in the upcoming year. The Monterey Peninsula Chamber's newest forum brings together a state policymaker, regional economist, and real business people to deliver a practical and insightful economic update about businesses that are growing in the current economy and how they're doing it. Gain information and inspiration about key economic issues important to running your business in 2012.
Space is limited at this exclusive event, so reserve your seat today at www.mpcc.com. |
Annual Membership Luncheon
When: Friday, January 27
Time: 11:30am-1:30pm
Where: Hyatt Regency Monterey Cost: $40 Members, $50 Prospective Members
Join us in recognizing long-standing MPCC members and introducing the new leadership of the 2012 Chamber Board of Directors, while you network with fellow members, potential customers, and community leaders.
Reserve your seat today at www.mpcc.com.
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CalChamber Urges Small Business to Investigate Health Care Tax Credit for Small Employers...
Click here to read more
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Monterey Bay Aquarium Hosts Holiday Visit
for Families from Alisal Family Resource Center... Click here to read more
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