January 3, 2012

Chamber Connection - A weekly e-publication of the Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

IN THIS ISSUE:
ITN Monterey County Ribbon Cutting
Brown Bag Seminar
Economic Forum
2012 Board Chair Message
2012 President/CEO Message
AT&T Pebble Beach Pro Am
MCCVB Announces New President/CEO
January is CA Restaurant Month

NEWS & HIGHLIGHTS

Interested in hosting a 2012 Ribbon Cutting or Mixer? Reserve your date ASAP because our calendar is filling up fast! For more information, contact Tracey
Lally at (831) 648-5360.

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.

CHAMBERLINK

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

SAVE THE DATE

 

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 24 
Archway of Carmel Ribbon Cutting 
  
January 25
Business Builders Workshop:
Secrets to Increasing Your Bottom Line

January 27
Annual Membership Luncheon 

February 2 
Hula's Island Grill Mixer

February 21 
Mucky Duck Mixer 

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2nd Annual Sustainable Hospitality Conference


Learn how to adapt your business to the requests of environmental tourists. Meals, wine and beer reception, hands on learning and a personalized workbook with follow-up workshops included in registration of $395. January 17-18 at the Portola Hotel and Spa.

For more information, visit innovation.csumb.edu.

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CCHRA

2012 Employment   

Law Update 

 

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Bayonet Blackhorse Golf Club

11:00am - 2:00pm

 

Registration: 

$25 members/$40 non-members before January 9th

$45 walk-in registrations  

 

Featured Speakers:

Dennis G. McCarthy and Christopher E. Panetta of Fenton & Keller Law Firm

  

Visit www.cchra.org for program information & to register. 

COMING UP NEXT WEEK:
Independent Transportation Network (ITN) Monterey County Ribbon Cutting

 

When:      Tuesday, January 10  
Time:
        5:00-7:00pm

Where:     5 Harris Court, Suite A, Monterey
Cost:         Complimentary

 

ITNMontereyCounty is excited to open its car doors! Join MPCC and the Salinas Valley Chamber for a joint ribbon cutting to celebrate ITN MontereyCounty's effort, two years in the making, to bring dignified, reliable transportation to the senior and visually impaired residents of Salinas and the Monterey Peninsula. Light refreshments and wine will be provided. 
Brown Bag Seminars - Sponsored by 1st Capital Bank

Brown Bag Seminar: Business Trends To Help Grow Your Organization In 2012

  

When:      Wednesday, January 11   
Time:
        12:30-1:30pm

Where:     The Turf Club at the Monterey Fairgrounds
Cost:         Complimentary
 
Jody Hansen, MPCC President/CEO
Jody Hansen
Jody Hansen, President and CEO of the Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, will share 8 trends that will shape how we do business around the Monterey Peninsula. Learn how Chamber members are using the Chamber to grow their businesses and strengthen their branding.
 
Reservations are advised and appreciated. To RSVP, please call Wendy Brickman of Brickman Marketing at 831-633-4444 or email brickman@brickmanmarketing.com.

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 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. 
Senator Sam Blakeslee 
KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
Senator Sam Blakeslee, State of California, 15th Senate District   
 
DISTINGUISHED PANELISTS:

Lisa Cotter, Pebble Beach Company 

Daniel Emerson, CEO, Light and Motion

Dr. Paul Fassinger, CTP Planning and Economics 
   ...and more!
 
Space is limited at this exclusive event, so reserve
your seat today at www.mpcc.com, or by calling (831) 648-5350.
IN OTHER NEWS...

2012 Message from Board Chair Dr. Pat Tinsley-McGill: Resolve to be Involved!
  
Click here to read more
Jody Hansen
2012 Message from President/CEO Jody Hansen:
Re-energizing the Local Business Environment

MPCC Board Endorses Monterey Peninsula Foundation's Drive to $100 Million - AT&T Pebble Beach Pro Am Tickets on Sale Now...Click here to read more

 


Monterey County CVB Announces Tammy Blount as New President & CEO... 
Click here to read more


Celebrate California Restaurant Month at Local Monterey County Venues... 
Click here to read more

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Constant Contact Workshop:  Social Media Marketing Best Practices 

 

Jan. 11, 2012 at the Steinbeck Center, Salinas

  

Learn strategies and best practices for social media marketing:

  • Learn how various tools interact and to leverage strengths  
  • Gain visibility, develop relationships, and drive engagement  
  • Incorporate Social Media without losing productivity
  • Leave with real-world insights, ready to help your organization succeed

Register today at Constant Contact

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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  

 CONTACT US

The Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce  

 30 Ragsdale Drive, Suite 200

Monterey, CA 93940 

(831) 648-5350

http://www.mpcc.com

  info@mpcc.com  

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