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 SVBCC "Chamber on Facebook"
The Silicon Valley Black Chamber is now on Facebook.
Like us on Facebook and stay connected to the latest workshops, seminars and networking events to MAXIMIZE your business success.
Click Here to go to our SVBCC Facebook Page!!
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 WORKSHOP February 8th, 2014 "Creating & Understanding Your Financials" TIme: 9-11am Location: SVBCC Conference Room (Limited Seating) Fees: FREE for members, $20 Non-Members
Click Here to Register Today! Join us for the most important class you'll ever take. As a business owner, it's paramount to understand how to prepare & interpret your financial information. Whether asking for investment capital or if seeking a loan, you need to understand what lending agencies look for. Hands on learning and training, limited seating, don't miss it. Register today!! |
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Google Business Blitz
The Silicon Valley Black Chamber of Commerce and Google invite you to a "Google Business Blitz"
Saturday, February 15th
10am - 1pm
Google office at 323 Fairchild Dr., Mt. View, CA 94043
Attend a Google presentation on how Google can help you get started in Business with FREE Mobile ready Website and 1 on 1 consultation with Googlers having expertise in AdWords, Apps as well as Analytics to best promote YOUR business. FREE!!
Space is limited to only 40 people, Reserve your spot today!
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Profile Spotlight on William Wheat
CEO, Silicon Valley Grant Writers
Consultant, Next Generation Business Academy As the CEO of Silicon Valley Grant Writers, when did you begin your venture and what types of clients do you serve? We are in the start-up phase of our company and gained a burst of growth in 2013. Our work is focused on organizations who assist families, children and the underserved population. We have access to grants resources for small business and nonprofits, and to date, we have secured over $950,000 for our clients. Contact us for a 15 minute consultation meeting at the Chamber. Email: siliconvalleygrantwriters@gmail.com or call 408-476-9901.
How long have you been in the South Bay area and in association with the SVBCC? I moved to San Jose in 2001 and became a member of the SVBCC in 2004.
Give an example of an important issue are you currently undertaking?
The issue we are confronted with at this moment is adequate funding for the program, to reach 300 youth annually. It is an effort to write as many grants, solicit corporate and community partners, and envision where Next Generation Business Academy should be in 5 years. Our goal in these efforts is to ensure that the program has meaningful impact on the lives of youth and prepare them in becoming tomorrow's giants of industry.
Talk about the 2013 award you received through the SVBCC for your work with NGP.
I was pleased to be awarded with a plaque in acknowledgement of my work by the Board of Trustees at East Side Union High School District. That was a great compliment to my history as a middle school and high school teacher in California.
Have any former students of the NGP initialized their own business?
Yes, I've coached many former students and I found it particularly interesting when a start-up group came to utilize office space at the Chamber and ultimately found their business expansion exceeded what we had available.
Interviewed by Pamela Springs |
 Are you a SVBCC Member yet?
SVBCC means Business
SVBCC is here to connect you to the people and resources most relevant to your business, whether you are a first-time entrepreneur, a growing company scaling its business, an investor looking for the next great opportunity or a professional firm providing entrepreneurs with resources and support.
Call our chamber to explore how Membership with the Silicon Valley Black Chamber of Commerce can make a difference in the success of your business.
Ask how we calculate your membership fees and how you can earn credits for referrals of other businesses to the chamber. Here's a partial list of the benefits of being a member of our chamber of commerce:
- Learn how to Properly Start Your Business
- Learn techniques on how to Grow & Finance Your Business
- Even Learn how to Exit Your Business
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Leads Group Breakfast
Saturday, March 1st, 2014 9am - 11am
Hometown Buffet, 408 N. Capital Ave, San Jose
On Saturday, March 1st, join us at Hometown Buffet to first enjoy breakfast, and then participate in our 1st leads breakfast social campaign. We will be leveraging relationships and sharing leads to bless someone else in their business while we receive leads for our business. This is one way we circulate $$$ dollars within our community.
We meet from 9am-11am at Hometown Buffet at 408 N. Capitol Avenue, San Jose. Take 680, Exit McKee Rd East, Left at N. Capitol Ave, and it's in the shopping center on the right hand side.
FREE for everyone! Bring guests, and if you attended our first session, don't forget your referrals! See you there!
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More February & Upcoming Events and January things you may have missed...
Upcoming Events: - February 8th: SVBCC Workshop "Creating & Understanding Your Financials", Chamber Conference Room, 9am - 11am Click Here to Register
- April 26th: NAACP 62nd Annual Freedom & Friendship Gala at the Hyatt Place in San Jose
- August 4th-9th: The Real Relationship Cruise - Whether you are Single, Dating, Engaged or Married, we've got Real answers to Real relationship questions. Come and enjoy the Hot Fun N' the Sun on this Caribbean cruise. Call 806.363.3059 or Click Here for more info!
Previous Events: - AACSA, African American Community Service Agency 34th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr Luncheon, w/keynote Marc Lamont was fantastic. Pictured is Exec Dir Milan R. Balinton.
- Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award. Pictured is Chamber President, Carl Davis Jr. with Mayor Chuck Reed
- January packed workshop "The Right Way to Start Your Business"
- VIP Reception for new VTA GM, Nuria Fernandez (second from left)
- Leads Group Breakfast @ Hometown Buffet
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Incubator Program & Office Space Rental
Need an Office Cubicle and/or a business address for your business?
last month info.....Need an Office Cubicle (only 1 available) or just need a business address (and use of office sometimes "Virtual Office") for your business? Enjoy meeting your clients in a professional business atmosphere. Enjoy FREE parking for yourself and your clients. Enjoy 24 hr access to your office cubicle and use of a conference room and shared printer. Get SBDC business consulting advice through your relationship with our chamber. Call the Chamber for details at 408.288.8806.
 
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President's Message
Carl Davis, Jr.
The Silicon Valley Black Chamber of Commerce is looking for: - Office Equipment to be "donated" to the chamber (copiers, printers, computers, furniture, etc.) Call our office if you have something or know of someone that has good, new or used equipment that could bless our chamber.
- Contractors, Generals or Subs, that want to work on large projects. Call for more details.
- ANYONE who reads this far gets a FREE workshop entry on me, Carl. Just call 408-288-8817 and leave your name, email address and phone number & I'll reply.
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