SVBCC Newsletter
March 2014 
VOL 33

Important Chamber News for You
Table of Contents
LeadsGroupLeads Breakfast
Saturday, March 29st, 2014  9am - 11am
(Please note date has changed)
Hometown Buffet, 408 N. Capital Ave, San Jose
   
On Saturday, March 29th, 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!
 
 
Workshop
  
  WORKSHOP March 8th, 2014
"Access to Capital & more"
 
TIme: 9-11am
Location: SVBCC Conference Room (Limited Seating)
Fees: FREE for members, $20 Non-Members

 
Please join us in welcoming Alex Anderson & Michael Spears in a two hour discussion on "Accessing Capital" for your business! 

 

Managing resources including money is one of the most difficult challenges businesses must master, not only to stay alive but to "thrive" in the current economy.  In joining us you will learn:

  • How to access "Capital" for your business
  • Different methods used to "capitalize" your business.
  • Debt & Equity; the differences between them & ramifications of selecting either one
  • Different types of capital and the issues and opportunities related to each
  • Why it is so hard for us to get Capital

You will leave with a better understanding of:

  • How to best structure your business for the "end game"
  • What "valuation" means
  • Who can help you with all of the above

Finally... Contractors are asked to attend for special attention to characteristics relevant to the types of businesses they are involved in.

  

Click Here to Register Today!!
                                                             

MixerNetworking Mixer 

 

Networking Mixer at Lillie Mae's House of Chicken & Waffles 

Friday, March 21st

5:30pm - 9:00pm

1290 Coleman Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95050

 

Meet new people & make connections, build relationships, learn about other's businesses,  and grow & leverage your business..

 

Join us at our SVBCC Networking Mixer this month!

 

  

Click Here to Register Today!! 

 
MembershipAre 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, 408.288.8806, 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

JobsJobs & Contracting
Opportunities

SVBCC is asking those who have jobs to call our office so we can post those jobs. Contractors who want work are asked to call 408.288.8806 or email our office

 

 

 

 IncuPrgm

Incubator Program & Office Space Rental

 

Need an Office Cubicle and/or a business address for your business?  

 

ONLY 1 Cubicle Left! Need an Office Cubicle 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.

   
Upcoming
More March & Upcoming Events
and February things you may have missed...

Upcoming Events:

  • 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:

  • February SVBCC Workshop "Creating & Understanding your Financials"

  

  

  • Google Blitz!

  
We don't SPAM. What chamber Email list would you like to be on:

1)      General, receive All chamber emails

2)      Newsletter ONLY, once a month

3)      Special Events, ONLY, President's discretion

 

Before you ever think about "disconnecting" give us a call and see if we can accommodate you and your email needs. (408) 288-8806, as a matter of fact share with a friend and let them decide how to connect with us.
Carl Davis, Jr
President/Executive Director






SVBCC
25 N. 14th Street
Suite 400
San Jose, CA  95112
408.288.8806 Office
408.288.8896 Fax
info@blackchamber.com
Leadership Team
 
Shontee Lamar
Sales & Marketing

Felicia Davis
Research, Training & Development

Alicia Owens
Inventory, Distribution & Operations

Carl Davis Jr
Finance & Administration

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