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$35 for Members ~ $60 for Non-Members
Up to 2 spaces available on our Monthly Newsletter
Call 408.288.8806 for more info!
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First Friday's coming to San Jose
This Friday, Oct 3rd
Sonoma Chicken Coop
90 Skyport Drive
San Jose, CA 95110
(near San Jose airport)
First Friday's back in San Jose !!
"Some our best events took place in San Jose in the past at Faz Restaurant, the Decathlon Club, the Biltmore Hotel, the Rusty Scupper, (remember those days J). We look forward to reconnecting with our South Bay followers and meeting many newcomers.
The birth of First Fridays was in New Jersey in 1988. The Bay Area was the very 2nd city/region to launch First Fridays. It then spread like a wildfire across the US into every major city (Atlanta, DC, NY, Miami, Detroit, etc) and eventually blossomed internationally as well (Toronto, Jamaica, Tokyo, Brazil, etc).
First Fridays was built on providing a format that would allow Black Professionals to meet one another to exchange career, business and non-profit opportunities in a relaxing, professional, yet social atmosphere.
Since the beginning we have expanded to bring such wonderful events as the Annual White & Black Party and now we bring to you our 1st Annual Slash of Pink Party @ Sonoma Chicken Coop (close to Hwys 87, 880 & 101).
We have a lot of exciting events to bring to you in 2015 - Concerts, Destination Travel Trips, Winery Events, etc.
We hope to have you join us this Friday and find out what's new with First Fridays, but if you are unable to attend make sure you join our mailing list or visit our Social Media Facebook and Twitter pages!"
Daryle Whyte
Managing Partner
First Friday's
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Highlighting FESTIV'ALL
Festiv'ALL 2014
Festiv'ALL is the one event of the year that brings together a powerful combination and significant number of multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, business-oriented organizations from all around the region. Festiv'ALL is an excellent opportunity for members of participating organizations to meet, greet, network and recruit. The event will have numerous representations from local business serving agencies and associations, complimentary food samples from varous multicultural restaurants, as well as ongoing entertainment. Festiv'ALL is a business to business and chamber to chamber mega mixer and small business expo. Consistently Festiv'ALL has generated between 1000-1500 business people in attendance. Register to attend today !!
Constant Contact will be partnering with Festiv'All, Silicon Valley's 9th
annual expo and mixer to offer an educational event before the festivities to help small businesses with tools and resources to grow their businesses. Join us for an afternoon of workshops, networking and resources for your business.
We'll provide 3 workshops covering the hottest online marketing topics and tools. Our 45 minute workshops feature best practices in How to Create e-Mail Newsletters that Rock, How to ue Facebook for Business, and 10 Things Your Website Needs in 2014. In addition, we will be raffling off many goodies throughout the afternoon, so bring plenty of business cards !
Register Today
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 October Workshop Saturday, 10/25 TIme: 9-11am Location: SVBCC Conf Room 25 N. 14th St, 4th floor, suite #400 San Jose, CA 95112
Grow Your business using E-mail marketing and social media. Be one of the few business people that understand how to grow their business exponentially using proven Email tools and social media ideas that work.
More business = more $$$.
Come and learn how to leverage technology, relationships and word of mouth advertising for $Profit !!!
FREE for members, $20 non-members
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Elections, Who are You Voting for?
Supervisor Dave Cortese received the endorsements of three local chambers of commerce in his run for Mayor of San Jose; including the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Silicon Valley, Black Chamber of Silicon Valley, and Filipino American Chamber of Silicon Valley. These Chambers represent a wide cross section of the business community in San Jose.
"I'm honored to have the support of local chambers and business leaders. Our city is a vibrant hub of job creation for businesses of all sizes and as Mayor I will work hard to ensure that our city is safe so that businesses can thrive," said Supervisor Cortese.
As a businessman and elected official Dave Cortese has worked closely with local small businesses in San Jose for almost three decades.
Dave is running for Mayor to make San Jose a safer and more inclusive city. He believes that by bringing people together we can make San Jose a better place for future generations. Learn more about Dave at http://cortesecampaign.com/
Small Business is the lifeblood of San Jose  There is nothing that is more important to the growth and vitality of the City of San Jose than small business. San Jose should support policies that will make it easier for small businesses to do business.
As the former owner of a small business, I am very aware of the challenges that small businesses face. My business was an IT consulting firm that provided IT support and hardware to public and private entities. We faced all of the typical challenges of a small business; working capital to cover cash-flow and grow the business, winning new business while being told that we didn't have experience, and having access to information that is critical to the success of a business.
I understand the small business owner's challenges and what it takes to be successful. Local government can play an important role in helping small business owners. The City of San Jose has created a small business preference program to give small businesses access to millions of dollars of city contracts. This program was created and designed to provide access to small businesses knowing that minority businesses would greatly benefit from it. San Jose can also support small business by reducing fees, creating a more efficient permitting process, and providing access to capital and other resources.
Large companies like Cisco and Adobe staying and growing in San Jose are important, but unless the City of San Jose implements policies that promote small business growth, it will not reap the benefits of the economic growth and opportunities that small businesses create.
Charles 'Chappie' Jones is a candidate for San Jose City Council - District 1. For more information go to - www.votechappie.com
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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. Chipotle stills needs around 20-30 people, and they don't have to have any experience.
Chipotle's Link
Balance Staffing has jobs ( web link for jobs )
Looking for a Job or you have a Job opportunity for someone (just mention SVBCC)
Contractors:
Local Union #322 Electrical Apprenticeship Program starting at $25 p/hr. "Earn while you Learn" call chamber for more details. Limited time so call NOW !!!
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
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 CHAMBER NEEDS & NEWS....
Internship available at chamber NOW !!!
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
Need a Business Address?
Ask about our Office Space for Rent in our Incubator Program, 408.288.8806
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More Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events: - October 15th: Festiv'ALL is coming, Wednesday 15th, ultimate community networking event (Link)
- October 17th: Legends and Leaders at Fairmont Hotel, San Jose, 6pm - 9pm (more info link)
- October 24th: FREE Legal Assessment Clinic 1:30 - 4:00pm (link)
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