January 24, 2012

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

IN THIS ISSUE:
Business Builders Workshop
Annual Membership Luncheon
Travel Destinations Info Session
Hula's Island Grill Mixer
Membership Luncheon Honorees
Monterey Peninsula Airport News
Monterey Bay Aquarium News
Monterey Bay Systems News
Access Monterey Peninsula News
Mazda Raceway News

NEWS & HIGHLIGHTS

Do you enjoy planning events? Join the MPCC Special Events Committee! We're looking for volunteers to help us plan our upcoming Annual Awards Dinner on March 24. For details, contact Joy Anderson at (831) 649-1414. 


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CHAMBERLINK

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SAVE THE DATE

 

January 25 - TOMORROW!

Business Builders Workshop:
Secrets to Increasing Your Bottom Line

January 27
Annual Membership Luncheon 

February 1
Travel Destinations Info Session: Peru, South Africa, French Riviera  
 
February 2 
Hula's Island Grill Mixer

February 8 
Brown Bag  Seminar: Increasing Sales Through Stellar Customer Service

February 16 
Economic Leadership Awards Ceremony Honoring Gill Campbell

February 21 
Mucky Duck Mixer 

February 22 
Business Builders Workshop

February 23 
Mediterraneo & Coeur D'Olives Ribbon Cutting
 
March 15
Schooners Coastal Kitchen & Bar (Monterey Plaza Hotel) Mixer 
 
March 24 
Annual Awards Dinner 
 
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED EVENTS:
Business Builders Workshop: Secrets to Increasing Your Bottom Line

 

When:      TomorrowWednesday, January 25 
Time:
        11:30am-1:30pm

Where:     Carmel Mission Inn, 3665 Rio Road, Carmel 
Cost:         $15 Members/$20 Prospective Members
Optional Lunch: $10 - preregistration recommended

 

Speakers: Leslie Bruhn, Women's Wealth Management 
Lori Silver, Attorney at Law, CPA, LLM 
 
Money matters can be fun!  Back by popular demand, Leslie Bruhn and Lori Silver will present a fresh perspective on income, cash flow and the myths of budgeting. Learn how to increase your cash flow with little or no work, and stop stressing about money issues.Pay at the door, or pre-register online.
2012 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 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25+ milestone-year MPCC Members (click here to view list of honorees) and introducing the new leadership of the 2012 Chamber Board of Directors, while you network with fellow members, potential customers, and community leaders.
 
Don't forget to bring a few dollars for raffle tickets - we have some great prizes to give away! 
COMING UP NEXT WEEK:
2012 Travel Destinations Info Session:
Peru, South Africa, the French Riviera

When:      Wednesday, February 1
Time:        3:00-4:00pm
Where:     Carmel Mission Inn, 3665 Rio Road, Carmel
Cost:         Complimentary

 

The Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has teamed up with Collette Vacations to offer signature trips to three exotic destinations this year: Peru, South Africa, and the French Riviera. 
 
Each trip is a comprehensive package that includes air travel, accommodations, meals, sightseeing, and more.
 
Hula's Island Grill Mixer

  

When:      Thursday, February 2  
Time:
        5:00-7:00pm

Where:     622 Lighthouse Ave, Monterey
Cost:         $10 Members/$15 Prospective Members

"Head to the islands" at this uniquely tropical mixer, featuring Hula's delicious Pupus and signature Mai-Tais. Family-owned and operated, Hula's Island Grill is known for its fun, friendly, enthusiastic service, the freshest fish, great steaks, seafood, and an overall menu bursting with flavorful island-inspired combinations. Don't forget to enter the business card raffle to win Hula's gift certificates!
 
Space is limited at this event, so preregistration is recommended. 
 
IN OTHER NEWS...

 

Chamber to Honor 187 Long-Standing Members at 

Annual Membership Luncheon January 27... 

Click here to read more

 

Alaska Airlines to Begin Flying from Monterey Regional Airport to San Diego in June...  
Monterey Bay Aquarium Celebrates Hosting 2 Million Students for Free Education Visits...  

 

Monterey Bay Systems Receives Award at National 

Konica Minolta Conference... Click here to read more

 

AMP

Higher Education Leaders Illuminated by Chapter with New AMP2 Video on Demand... 
Click here to read more
Hutchins Joins Mazda Raceway Team... 

 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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