April 17, 2012

 

IN THIS ISSUE:
Meals on Wheels Mixer
Healthcare Innovations Forum
Business Builders Social Media Workshop
Travel Destinations Info Session
16th Annual Golf Classic
44 Chamber Members Named "Best of"
Meals on Wheels 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 17 - TONIGHT!

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 7
New Member Orientation 
 
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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Monterey Beach Party Showcase Event

 

Monterey Beach Party invites you to join us at the Del Monte Beach House on Thursday, April 26th from 5:00pm - 7:00pm for a special Showcase Event!  Enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres, buy yourself a drink and mingle as we illustrate the versatility of the Beach House through three customized event scenarios. 

Click here to RSVP for this event

THIS WEEK'S FEATURED EVENT:
Meals on Wheels 40th Anniversary Mixer
 
When:     TONIGHT - 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 40th Anniversary 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 wine and refreshments catered by Chef Dory Ford, owner of Aqua Terra Culinary at Pt. Pinos Grill. 

  

COMING UP NEXT WEEK:
HEALTHCARE INNOVATIONS FORUM
 

When:      Thursday, April 26

Time:        11:30am-1:30pm

Where:     Pasadera Country Club 

                 100 Pasadera Drive, Monterey

Cost:         $50 Members/$60 Prospective Members 

 

Join us for a special forum that will explore the changing face of healthcare, and how recent innovations will affect your business, today and in the future.  Businesses of all types and sizes will benefit from topics such as:

  • Affordable and innovative ways to keep your employees happy, healthy, and engaged
  • Improvements in personalized care 
  • Technological and clinical advances 
  • Coming changes in the healthcare delivery system 
  • And more!
MODERATOR: 
Daniel Hightower, MD, Community Hospital of the
Monterey Peninsula
 

FEATURED PANELISTS:

Dan Limesand, Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula

Sharon M. Wesley,  MD

Kelli TakikawaWhole Foods Market

 

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, APRIL 20
 
Business Builders Workshop:
Making Social Media Work for Your Business
 

When:      Wednesday, April 25

Time:        11:45am-1:30pm

Where:     Hotel Abrego, 755 Abrego Street, Monterey

Cost:         $15 Members/$20 Prospective Members
                  Optional Lunch: $14 (reservation required) 

Speaker:   Suzette Cavanaugh, Social Media
                 Consultant 
and Instructor, Social Media
                 Marketing, UCSC Extention


Social media isn't just for people with too much time on their hands!  In this valuable presentation, you will learn how to use social media to build your business, new ways to enhance your Facebook and LinkedIn presence, and how to use blogs, Twitter, YouTube and more to engage new customers.  


Travel Destinations Info Session: South Africa & The French Riviera
 

When:      Wednesday, April 25

Time:        3:00-4:00pm

Where:     Hotel Abrego, 755 Abrego Street, Monterey

Cost:         Complimentary

The Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has teamed up with Collette Vacations to offer comprehensive travel packages that include airfare, accommodations, meals and sightseeing. Join us for this interactive presentation to learn about the detailed itineraries, pricing, and more!

South Africa: August 23 - September 4, 2012
The French Riviera: October 11-19, 2012


IN OTHER NEWS...

 

Chamber's 16th Annual Golf Classic to be held at Del Monte Golf Course May 17... Click here to read more

 

44 Chamber Members Named "Best of" Monterey County in 2012... Click here to read more

Meals on Wheels of the Monterey Peninsula Names Daryl Griffith "Woman of the Year"... Click here to read more
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Kernes Adaptive Aquatics  

40th Anniversary Celebration 

 

Saturday, April 28, 5 - 8pm 

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. Honored Guest: Founder Edith Perry.  Special Recognition: Children's Miracle Network, City of Monterey, Community Foundation for Monterey County, Harden Foundation, Monterey Peninsula Foundation. $40 ticket benefits seniors and children. RSVP at www.kernespool.org by April 20.

 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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