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SVBCC Newsletter
June 2015  
VOL 47
Important Chamber News for You
Table of Contents

Juneteenth in the Park - "A Community Celebration"
Black Museum - "Why go to the Black Legend Awards ceremony"
Morgan Stanley - Employment Opportunity Luncheon
FREE Webinar - "Building a Web Presence"

Membership, Why it can be Important for YOU !!
Juneteenth

34th Annual Juneteenth in the Park Festival & Community Celebration

 

Businesses Get your booths NOW !!!

 

JUNETEENTH - ONE DAY ONLY!!!!

 

Saturday June 27, 2015 
 

                                                                                         Time: Saturday 12:00pm-8:00pm 

 

                                               Location: Discovery Meadows - 180 Woz Way, San Jose, CA


Vendors | Youth Arena | Food for the SOUL | Grand Opening, Entertainment and more...


BLABlack Museum

Why do we need a Black History Museum?

By Hewitt R. Joyner Jr.


 

Who are we? Where are we? Does anyone outside of the African American Community understand our plight? Do People in the community understand who the Black People are who laid the ground work for the privileges that are enjoyed, today? These advancements are not just enjoyed by African Americans, but the general populace of the Valley.

 

Santa Clara County/Silicon Valley has one of the most diverse populations in the United States. Santa Clara County/Silicon Valley's Black population has decreased in the past 40 years while all other populations have increased. Do you realize that the African American Community has been replaced by Vietnamese and Middle Eastern Immigrants? They don't know who we are and what our contributions have been, not just to Silicon Valley, but to the development of this country. Sadly, neither do we!

 

Black youth in the Valley have a problem just finding other Black People never mind finding Black Images and be able to emulate them and look for inspiration or mentoring to shape their futures.  Black History is not being taught because...(click here to read more)

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Want a Career with Morgan Stanley ?         

Want to know more ?

Questions


Must RSVP by 6/19/2015
webinar
Free Webinar   "Developing a Web Presence"

Our goal is to help make your business as efficient and profitable as possible. 

To All our Members and those wanting to connect with our chamber, this is a FREE Webinar. June 10th from 9am to 10:30am learning how to develop a web presence. Not having a GOOD if not great web presence is now seen as someone not really being able to get the job done. 

Fair or NOT, it is what it is. Funders, contract providers and potential clients go to your website to see who you are. Your web presence or lack of it, says something  to them. You want your web presence to speak kindly on who you are and what you and your company can do.

jobs
Jobs:                                                           
Are You Looking for Jobs/Contracting Opportunities 

Santa Clara County Director of the Office of Cultural Competency  (link to the Director position)


Paid Summer Youth Employment Opportunities:

 

The work2future Foundation is looking for 500 young adults between the ages of 16-21 to place in jobs this summer. You can find details about the summer program below.


 

Priority is given to:

  1. Foster kids
  2. CalLearn
  3. CalWorks
  4. CalFresh

Santa Clara County Youth Works program:

  • Serving 16-21 year olds
  • Entry level type jobs
  • Work readiness training 
  • Application assistance
  • Hiring companies include: Lowes, Home Depot, Target, Macy's, others, and various non-profits
  • 5-week position with a maximum of 23 working hours
  • Pay for 16-17 yrs: $10.30/hr, pay for 18-21 yrs: dependent on hiring company
  • Start date for 16-17 yrs: June 29, start date for 18-21 yrs: ASAP
Funded by the City of San Jose


 

If you are interested, please complete our 30 second interest survey (https://goo.gl/kVs1xP). Someone will contact you within the next two weeks. Thank you for your time. 

                   


 

Other Job Opportunities:


 

Balance Staffing has jobs   ( web link for jobs )

 

 

 

Contractors:  "Earn while you Learn" 

 

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

 

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

 

needs
CHAMBER NEEDS & NEWS....

 

Adults & Youth:

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

 


Membership
SVBCC means Business


The Silicon Valley Black Chamber of Commerce, SVBCC, is here to connect you to the people and resources most relevant to your business, whether you are a first-time entrepreneur or a growing company scaling its business. 

  

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



eventsMAJOR UPCOMING EVENTS
  • June 13th 11am - 5pm HBCU Family Day, Middle Harbor Shoreline Park, Oakland, CA (more info) 
  • June 18th  6:30pm National Black MBA's Entrepreneurs & Future Entrepreneurs Panel and Workshop discussion. (register)
  • June 19th  11:30am - 2pm San Francisco African American Chamber of Commerce Juneteenth business luncheon (more info)
  • June 19th  Monterey Black Business Expo & Gala Dinner  (more info)
  • June 25th  1pm Morgan Stanley Career Luncheon, must RSVP by June 19, 2015 (RSVP email)
  • June 27th  Juneteenth in the Park 12 Noon to 8pm (more info)
MAJOR PAST EVENTS
Some Photos of Blacks 'n Business, Blacks 'n Technology


Carl Davis, Jr
President/Executive Director


John C. Shaw
Assistant to the President


SVBCC
25 N. 14th Street
Suite 505
San Jose, CA  95112
408.288.8806 Office
760.652.4818 Fax
SVLT Leadership Team
 
Jehan Mansur
Sales & Marketing

Felicia Davis
Research, Training & Development

Alicia Owens
Inventory, Distribution & Operations

Gladys Grigsby
Finance & Administration

Cassandra Kisner
Digital Content