SVBCC Newsletter
February 2015  
VOL 43
Important Chamber News for You
Table of Contents

Chamber Needs, News, Jobs and Contracting Opportunities


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SVBCC's
Plan for Self-Sufficiency
Endowment Fund & Fundraisers
 

When I accepted this position as chamber president, I quickly realized our chamber needed a plan for self-sufficiency; a plan where the chamber could operate every year regardless of having any other funding sources. For us to survive, we must have a plan for keeping the chamber solvent while providing the much needed services to a community of entrepreneurs and future entrepreneurs. We need a plan for self-sufficiency, a plan for self-funding and now we have it.


Endowment Fund: 

Part 1 of our plan is to raise 1 and a half Million Dollars over the next 3 years for an Endowment fund that would provide enough funds each year to keep the chamber's doors open. Ever heard of Crowd-Funding? If you'd like to help in raising and finding funds for the chamber, give us a call for more details. 

 

Fundraisers: 

Part 2 of our plan is to raise $50-$100k each year with our major fundraisers (first one listed below). These fundraisers are designed to not only raise funds for the chamber but to also provide a opportunity for the chamber to get its messages out to public.   
 

First Fundraiser "Blacks 'n Business and Blacks 'n Technology" 

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Blacks 'n Business and Blacks 'n Technology is a ceremonial event designed to recognize and honor the achievements of African Americans who have made significant contributions in the fields of business and technology.


The awards planned that night will only help to contribute to the existing legacy of these pioneers and high achievers who many people don't know of and have no idea of their tremendous accomplishments and their impact on us here in Silicon Valley.


 

If you are interested in this dinner and gala affair, call the chamber and reserve your ticket. Advance ticket prices are $100 per/person.


 

Call the SVBCC (408) 288-8806 for more information.

NextGen
One More Call....Our Youth Need You !

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Volunteer just 1 hr for 1 class, teaching JA prepared business subjects. Lessons are laid out in such a way that YOU only have to follow package guidelines and we'll even give you a 1 hr free training on how to use the kit. Classes Start soon so call ASAP.

It's Exciting and you're giving back to those who need you the most, our youth. Next Gen JA classes taught at Independence and Evergreen High School.

Call (408) 288-8806 !!!

* special complimentary tickets given to the first 10 interested callers

LegendsBlack Legend Awards Ceremony

 

The Silicon Valley Black Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the African America Community Service Agency and the Joyner/Payne Youth Services Agency, Inc. bring to you the inaugural Black Legend Awards Ceremony.  The Black Legend Awards Ceremony will honor our Black Pioneers of the Silicon Valley. Twenty Black Pioneers will be inducted into the newly established Black Legends Hall of Fame - Silicon Valley. The goal of this collaboration is to build the Black History Museum - Silicon Valley. More information can be found on the Black Legend Awards  website http://www.blacklegendawards.org/ 

 

 

The Black legend Awards Ceremony will occur on September 12, 2015 at the San Jose Convention Center Parkside Hall, San Jose, CA. This will be a Black Tie Evening Event.
You do not want to miss this stellar event.

 

 

Tickets are On Sale Now. Currently there is an EARLY BIRD SPECIAL. You can save $50.00 on every ticket purchased by February 28, 2015 deadline. The regular price is $150.00. There is a limited amount of early bird special tickets available. So save yourself some cash and buy your ticket(s) today. Tickets can be purchase on line at. http://www.blacklegendawards.org/ or at our office.

 

If you have any questions please email  [email protected]or call (408) 320-2111.


Tech
Want Technology Trainings? Let Us Know!!

The use of online technologies is critical to growing your business and competing in the new economy. The SVBCC and California Resources and Training (CARAT) are launching a series of webinar-based technology trainings in April 2015. We want to hear what trainings would be valuable to you. Complete the short poll below to let us know:

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The Art of Living Black

The Art of Living Black held each February to mark Black History Month is celebrating its 19th year. The Richmond Art Center hosts the main exhibition. This year over 50 artists are participating.
This annual exhibition of art by artists of African American descent is held in several sites including San Jose's
Black Bean Ceramic Art Center.

Will Johnson Co-owner of Black Bean intention is to extend The Art of Living Black to the South Bay. This will be
Black Bean's third South Bay exhibition.

The artists featured in the show are Amanda Brembry Johnson, (sculptor) Oakland, Will Johnson (ceramic) San Jose,
Virginia Jourdan (painter/sculptor) San Francisco, Justice Renaissance Campbell (wood sculptor), Orlonda Uffre (painter) Oakland, Arthur Wright (painter) Oakland.

Show Dates: February 9th through March 21st.

Opening Reception: February 21st 6-9 p.m.

Gallery Hours: Monday - Friday 11:30 - 5 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday 12 - 4 p.m.

Black Bean Ceramic Art Center
561 Emory St
San Jose, Ca. 95110
408 - 642-5757
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:  "Earn while you Learn" 

Local Union #322 Electrical Apprenticeship Program starting at $25 p/hr. 

 

Local 393 Plumbers & Pipefitters Union Apprentice Program 
 

 

Also, Contractors who are seeking contracting opportunities on major Silicon Valley projects should call (408) 288-8806 or email our office i[email protected] to be added to our CONTRACTORS LIST

 


NewsCHAMBER NEEDS & NEWS....

 

Adults & Youth:

  • Project Manager
  • Events Coordinator
Internship available at chamber NOW !!!

 

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

Upcoming
Major Upcoming Events
  • Flag Raising Ceremony, Friday Feb 6th, 5-8pm Please Join the San Jose/Silicon Valley NAACP & The City of San Jose In Celebrating African American History Month at Jose City Hall Rotunda hosted by Councilmembers Ash Kalra and Chappie Jones, more info (link)
     
  • Affirm Black History Month Calendar of Events (details)
  • Chocoholics Anonymous, Wed Feb 11th, 5:30pm, San Jose Holistic health Care Clinic
  • Town Hall Meeting Thurs Feb 12th, 6-8pm @ Oakgrove High School (details)
  • SJSU African American faculty & Staff Association presents AA History Month events "expanding the vision" (details) 
  • Joachim Prinz, "I shall not be Silent" documentary Thurs Feb 26th, 6-8pm African American Community Service Agency (details)

Major Post Events: (All in 1 Day, Thursday Jan 29th, 2015)
  • VTA, Valley Transit Authority Women and Minority Business

    Enterprise program roll-out event


  • Dave Cortese, President Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, "State of the County" Address

  • CalAsian 4th Annual "State of Small Business" Luncheon

  • "Sweet Revenge" screening about perils of sugar with Dr. Lustig

 


 


 


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Our goal is to help you Start, Grow, Finance and Exit your business as efficient and as profitable as possible. We will work with you to help solve your problems or challenges, while developing a business plan or road map for your success. 

We understand "Start-ups" have limited resources so we help by offering discounted Rental office space and FREE Consultative services for 1 year in our Incubator program. If you're serious about your business and want to meet Bank, High-Tech or other supplier diversity managers, give us a call ASAP. ONLY 1 office available now and it's first come first served. 

Call today (408-288-8806)

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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


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
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