SVBCC Newsletter
December 2014 
VOL 42
Important Chamber News for You
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Job Opportunities
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presmsgPresident's Message
Our Chamber is Moving...in more ways than one. 
If you've been keeping track of some of the things we're doing here at the chamber you would know and be proud that we are moving in the right direction. 

We've completed a full year of technical trainings that would help you Start your Business, Finance your Business and even how to Grow your Business. I say this because this year we will show you how to Exit your Business the best way for more profit.

Some of the trainings that we share with you, our friends and constituents, are not always generated by our chamber. We... (Continue)

 
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Covered California Enrollment 
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Silicon Valley Black Chamber of Commerce
Saturday Dec 13th, 9am to 3pm
(must bring Valid ID)
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Take this survey (Before Dec 12th) so we can help with issues that are important to YOU & Your Business !!  (more info)
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Are You Looking for Jobs Opportunities  

Chipotle Still 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 10-20 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)

            

NewsCHAMBER 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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Upcoming Events:  
  • December 13th: Covered CA Enrollment at SVBCC 9am-3pm
  • December "Ceramic Holiday Sale & Open Studio", show runs until Dec 20th  (more info)
  • December 16th: Don't Stick Your head in the Sand and avoid this subject like an Osterich !!,Tuesday Dec 16th, 6 - 8pm  (more info)
  • December 19th: Holiday Toy Drive, Lillie Mae's House of Soul food, 6pm -9pm (more info)
  • January 31th: It's Your Time to Shine, New Year's Workshop 8:30am to 12 Noon (more info)

Past Events:
  • November 11th Morgan Stanley "Diversity Matters" @ Louisiana Bistro (downtown San Jose) 
    Jesse Blount, Senior VP at Morgan Stanley, gave presentation on opportunities at Morgan Stanley for employment and having your account there. 
    Besides great food, wonderful networking took place. (see pics)
     

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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


John C. Shaw
Assistant to the President


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
 
Jehan Mansur
Sales & Marketing

Felicia Davis
Research, Training & Development

Alicia Owens
Inventory, Distribution & Operations

Gladys Grigsby
Finance & Administration