April 10, 2012

 

IN THIS ISSUE:
Brown Bag Seminar TOMORROW
Meals on Wheels Mixer
GAC & Board Endorse Candidates
Healthcare Innovations Forum
Community Foundation News
Monterey Bay Aquarium News
Alvarez Technology Group News

NEWS & HIGHLIGHTS

MPCC has been named a 

2011 Constant Contact All Star! 

Click here to learn more. 

We'd like to thank all of our members for their loyalty and support.

 

 

CHAMBERLINK

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

SAVE THE DATE

 

April 11 - TOMORROW!

Brown Bag  Seminar: Constructive Techniques for Successful Telephone Sales

 

April 17

Meals on Wheels of the Monterey Peninsula Mixer

 

April 25

Business Builders Workshop: Making Social Media Work For Your Business 

 

 

April 26
Healthcare Innovations Forum at Pasadera Country Club
 
May 2
Pacific Repertory Theatre Mixer (Complimentary)
 
May 9
Brown Bag  Seminar
 
May 10
SCRAMP Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca Mixer

 

May 17
MPCC's 16th Annual Golf Classic 
& Mixer
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Ryan Ranch Office Park 

E-Waste Drive

 

Support Earth Day in Ryan Ranch! 

Friday April 20, 2012 from 10am-1pm at 50 Ragsdale Drive, Lower Lot. 

In partnership with HOPE Services, a local non-profit.

 

www.themullercompany.com

 831-649-5600

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CSUMB's 5th Business Showcase dinner will take place on May 1, 2012.  This awards banquet builds relationships between CSU Monterey Bay's School of Business, its graduating students, and the local business community. Ollie Nutt of the Monterey Peninsula Foundation, Andy Matsui of Matsui Nursery, and graduating seniors will be honored. 
CLICK HERE to RSVP today!

THIS WEEK'S FEATURED EVENT:
Brown Bag Seminar: 
Constructive Techniques for Successful Telephone Sales
 

When:      TOMORROWWednesday, April 11

Time:        12:30-1:30pm

Where:     The Turf Club at the Monterey Fairgrounds, 

                    2004 Fairground Road, Monterey

Cost:         Complimentary

Speaker:   Judy Fletcher, MPCC Director of Membership

                 Development; Certified in Sales Development,

                 Negotiation, Customer Service, and Coaching with

                 Achieve Global International

  • How to get customers, who are pressed for time and distracted, to engage with you 
  • How to make time to tailor an approach
     for each customer
  • How to leverage "high-value" questions
  • How to achieve conversational harmony
  • How to avoid "sales stopper" questions
Reservations are recommended. Please call Wendy Brickman at (831) 633-4444 or email brickman@brickmanmarketing.com.

COMING UP NEXT WEEK:
Meals on Wheels 40th Anniversary Mixer
 
When:     Tuesday, April 17

Time:       5:00-7:00pm

Where:    Sally Griffin Active Living Center, 700 Jewell Ave,

                Pacific Grove

Cost:        $10 Members/$15 Prospective Members

  

Join the Monterey Peninsula and Pacific Grove Chambers in celebrating the 40thAnniversary of Meals on Wheels of the Monterey Peninsula at the Sally Griffin Active Living Center! This fun-filled mixer will feature live music, Wii bowling, golf putting, and a farmer's market area, along with refreshments catered by Chef Dory Ford, Meals on Wheels board member and owner of Aqua Terra Culinary at Pt. Pinos Grill. 

 

Meals on Wheels of the Monterey Peninsula has been providing nutritious, home-delivered meals to residents who are unable to shop or cook for themselves for the past 40 years in addition to serving meals at five congregate sites throughout the Monterey Peninsula. The facility is the hub of activities, with a myriad of programs and services for Seniors throughout the Monterey Peninsula. Meals on Wheels has recently launched the "Save our Breakfast Campaign" to raise funds needed to continue providing breakfast to home-bound clients. 

IN OTHER NEWS...

Chamber's Upcoming Healthcare Innovations Forum Will Explore How Recent Changes Will Affect Local Businesses ... Click here to read more

Community Foundation for Monterey County Announces New Center for Nonprofit Excellence... 

 

Applications Now Being Accepted for 2012 "Best Places to Work" Awards... Click here to read more

 

As Salmon Season Re-Opens, Monterey Bay Aquarium Urges Anglers to 'Go Slow In Elkhorn Slough'... 

 

Alvarez Technology Group Hires Calvin Mitchell, Senior Systems Analyst... Click here to read more


 

NEW LocalMotive Deal from PLAN AHEAD EVENTS

 

 For the month of April, any event with a signed contract will receive a 30% discount. Please mention this ad when placing your inquiry. 
Expires April 30, 2012. Contact Plan Ahead Events at 831-521-5016 

 

For more great local deals, visit  www.mylocalmotive.org.

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Kernes Adaptive Aquatics 40th Anniversary Celebration 

 
Saturday, April 28, 5 - 8pm at Scholze Park Center
Lighthouse Avenue, Monterey 
 
Dinner by Jeffrey's Grill, music by the Adelik Trio, fine local wines, auction, and recognition ceremony with Hunter Finnell. 
Cost: $40 per ticket, benefiting seniors and children. 
RSVP at www.kernespool.org to enter to win a 
$50 certificate to Francesca's Fresh Eats & Sweets!

 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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