March 6, 2012

 

IN THIS ISSUE:
Brown Bag Seminar
Schooners Coastal Kitchen & Bar Mixer
February New Members
Business & Volunteer of the Year
Kernes Adaptive Aquatics News
Luncheon with Nobel Laureate Heckman

NEWS & HIGHLIGHTS

PLEASE NOTE: Our Member2Member eblast on February 29 for Doctors on Duty incorrectly listed the phone number for the Seaside location. The correct phone number is 899-1910

CHAMBERLINK

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

SAVE THE DATE

 

March 14

Brown Bag Seminar: Working Together With For-Profits And Non-Profits To Create A Better Community Project
 
March 15
Schooners Coastal Kitchen & Bar (Monterey Plaza Hotel) Mixer 

 

March 20
Abalonetti Bar & Grill Ribbon Cutting 
 
March 24 
Annual Awards Dinner 
 
March 27
Montage Salon Ribbon Cutting
 
March 28
Business Builders Workshop
 
April 3
Accista Spa Ribbon Cutting
 
April 19
1st Capital Bank Mixer

 

April 26
Healthcare Forum
 
May 10
SCRAMP Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca Mixer
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TusCA Ristorante at Hyatt Regency Monterey Introduces Its 

"Through The Eyes Of The Artist" Series

 

Meet Tom O'Neal on 

March 16th at 6:00 pm!

 

Enjoy a wine reception, mingle with the artist and view his works and savor appetizers!  $65 plus tax and gratuity. 20% of the proceeds will benefit Youth Arts Collective (YAC). For more information, call 

(831) 372-1234 or click here.

COMING UP NEXT WEEK:
Brown Bag Seminar: Brown Bag Seminars - Sponsored by 1st Capital Bank
Working Together With For-Profits And Non-Profits To Create A Better Community Project - Focus On The Monterey Downs Project & The Veterans' Cemetery On The Former Ft. Ord
 

When:     Wednesday, March 14

Time:       12:30-1:30pm

Where:    The Turf Club at the Monterey Fairgrounds, 2004
                Fairground Road, Monterey

Cost:        Complimentary

Speaker:  Beth Palmer, COO, Monterey Downs

 
In her fascinating presentation, Beth Palmer will discuss:
  • An overview of the Monterey Downs Project and the Veterans' Cemetery on the former Ft. Ord
  • The process of getting a project approved in Monterey County
  • An explanation of the permitting and EIR process
  • How to build collaborations to make a better project
  • How to grow support for a community project
Schooners Coastal Kitchen & Bar Mixer 
 
When:     Thursday, March 15

Time:       5:00-7:00pm

Where:    Schooners Coastal Kitchen & Bar
                at the Monterey Plaza Hotel,  400 Cannery Row, Monterey

Cost:        $10 Members/$15 Prospective Members

 

Join us for a festive St. Patricks Day mixer to celebrate the Grand Reopening of Schooners Coastal Kitchen & Bar after an extensive two-month renovation. Suspended over the waters of Monterey Bay, Schooners Coastal Kitchen offers fresh fare in a unique indoor/outdoor dining environment. The heated outdoor terrace invites al fresco dining year round, while the classic sailing vessel design makes indoor seating fun and appealing in all weather conditions. A creative menu using local ingredients and sustainable seafood will feature many dishes to share, while the beautiful exhibition kitchen give guests a direct line of sight into the lively action. A specialty drink menu offering cocktails and after dinner drinks is available, alongside an impressive wine list featuring Monterey County vintners, California wines and international vintages.

WELCOME TO OUR FEBRUARY NEW MEMBERS! 
    • Amina Kator Mubarez
    • Carmel Monterey Travel
    • Blackthorne Pools and Spas
    • Fandango
    • Montage Salon
    • Abalonetti Bar and Grill
    • Comfort Inn Monterey Airport
    • Verizon Wireless 4G Wireless Premium Retailer
    • Best Buy Stores - Marina Dunes
    • Edward Jones Investments
    • Development Executives Network
    • Lighthouse Lodge and Suites
    • Rainman Heating and Sheet Metal
    • Deer Haven Inn
    • Monterey Downs, LLC   
    • Rock and Roll Experience Monterey
    • Weight Watchers
IN OTHER NEWS...

 

Chamber to Announce Business of the Year and Volunteer of the Year at March 24 Annual Awards Dinner... Click here to read more

 

Kernes Adaptive Aquatics Elects Board Officers...   

Click here to read more  

Nobel Laureate and Economics Professor James Heckman to address Business and Civic Leaders March 8...  Click here to read more

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Shake, Rattle and Roll
Cocktail Class 

 

March 14 at 6:00 pm in the Sunset Lounge 

at Hyatt Carmel Highlands

 
Workshop includes a R&D session for a cocktail, tasting of 3 - 4 cocktails, small bites and a variety of take-away items, including recipe, sourcing cards and more! RSVP to (831) 622-5445. Cost: $45.00 plus tax/gratuity. For more info, visit www.pacificsedge.com.
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 Rise to Your Full Potential

RISE Leadership Forum is seeking women 

leaders-owners, executives and entrepreneurs to participate in a new leadership program starting in April in Monterey. RISE will be hosting a complimentary dinner on March 22nd, 2012 for prospective members. To RSVP or learn more, visit www.riseleadershipforum.com

 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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