SVBCC Newsletter
August 2014 
VOL 38 
Important Chamber News for You
Table of Contents

PrezMsgThe President's Message

 

 

"Preparing for your eBusiness Card?" 

 

"Nobody has done this before, so how do I prepare for this new eBusiness card thing you're talking about Carl?" 

 

Think of how you would show your business off if you had a 10sec commercial (for FREE) at the Super Bowl or as one of those famous Super Bowl commercials showing to Millions of people around the world, just for 10 seconds. Unfortunately that's about the average attention span for today's "we're always on the go" people. With the expansion of the internet, smart phones, tablets, etc., getting and keeping someone's attention is becoming a more difficult art than ever before. So we at the chamber want to help you position your business for success within that world of 10 second attention spanners.

 

Using our eBusiness card (for FREE) to promote your business is one of the many benefits of being a chamber member. Imagine this short little commercial going to everyone you know and possibly to everyone I know and etc., etc. Cross promotion will surely happen within and outside of the chamber so getting the word out about your product or service, which has been traditionally challenging, will surely now change. 

 

Thousands, if not Millions of people will have an opportunity to "view" your product and services. You decide what they see and hear. Now, if you're one on the first to understand and then make use of this powerful tool, you'll surely see more traffic, more calls and hopefully business.

 

Interested in learning and knowing more? Call the chamber and leave your name, business name and mobile number and we will contact you on the features and benefits of mobile advertisement. 

 

Contact the chamber at (408) 288-8806.

workshop
WORKSHOP August 16, 2014
"The Right Way to Start & Fund 
Your Business"
 
TIme: 9-11am
Locations: SVBCC Conference Room, 4th Fl
(Limited Seating, must RSVP)
Fees: FREE for members, $20 non-members

RSVP Today by clicking link!!

SVBCC Workshop: The Right Way to Start and Fund Your Business - FREE for Members

 

Come and learn the right way to start your business and how to position yourself for funding later from Gage and Associates, Union Bank and a special presentation by Councilman Johnny Khamis on the "In's & Out's" of doing business here in San Jose.


NewsCHAMBER NEEDS & NEWS....

 

Internship available at chamber NOW !!!

Are You Looking for Jobs/Contracting Opportunities  

Chipotle hires chamber referrals

Below is the link for the jobs at Chipotle.  Click on careers when you get in and then choose the Campbell site so you can get to Jeff Blevins (the general manager).  Let him know that Alicia Owens sent you so he knows the chamber is helping him secure applicants.  Remember Chipotle needs around 40 people, and they don't have any experience.

Chipotle's Link

 

Contractors who are seeking contracting opportunities on major Silicon Valley projects should call (408) 288-8806 or email our office info@blackchamber.com  to be added to our CONTRACTORS LIST

 

 

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, 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
Upcoming
More Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events:

  • Saturday Aug 16th, SVBCC Workshop "The Right Way to Start and Fund Your Business  ( RSVP Link )

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  • September 13th 11am - 4pm Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority inc., Rho Delta Omega chapter, Ivy & Pearls Foundation, present 9th annual Wine, Croquet & Music Fundraiser ( see link )
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  • September 20th  8am - 4pm Global Women in the Workplace click here

  

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

 

Reply if you would like to be placed on either of the above.

 

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
SVLT Leadership Team
 
John C. Shaw
Sales & Marketing

Felicia Davis
Research, Training & Development

Alicia Owens
Inventory, Distribution & Operations

Gladys Grigsby
Finance & Administration