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SVBCC Newsletter
February 2016  
VOL 54
Important Business & Community News for You

Advertise your Business Here!
Opportunity to reach nearly 5,000 people

$40 for Members
 ~ $75 for Non-Members

Call 408.288.8806 for more info!

hackTHIS WEEKEND
SILICON VALLEY BLACK YOUTH hack-a-thon "Awards"

Limited Room for a FEW Youth who'd like to see awards presentation and hear from Intel & Microsoft VP's

along with

seeing WBC heavyweight boxing
champion of the World - Deontay Wilder 


register link

Over $10,000 in Cash, Prizes and Awards


Hack-a-thon Finals and Awards Presentation


Sat Feb 6th
at Rocket Fuel Inc.
1900 Seaport Blvd
Redwood City, CA 94063




leads

 blackbusAND THE WINNER IS...
(your name could be here)....The chamber started a contest last month to see who could bring in the most names for identifying new black businesses. 

Our goal is to increase the number and the success of African American and minority businesses in Silicon Valley, while developing a pipe-line of future entrepreneurs. 

Come and see who brought in the most names in the month of January 2016!!

They will be rewarded with a great prize from some of our chamber members.

This prize for Valentines Day is a great basket from Edible Arrangements.  Who's going to be next?  Plenty of prizes yet to be given. 

All you have to do is call or email us at the chamber and we will add you to the list.  If your leads are unique (meaning they are not listed with us), then you get an opportunity for a prize.

Remember, call or email us with the information and CLAIM YOUR PRIZE if you're the winner!!

(408) 288-8806
info@blackchamber.com
comedy
Super Saturday Night Comedy Showcase - Postponed !!!


Those who bought tickets in advance will receive a REFUND next week.
NeedsNewsCHAMBER NEEDS & NEWS....

Chamber Needs:  (Interns & Volunteers)
  • Volunteers for our Next Gen Business Academy (more info)
  • Interns for positions below (more info)
  • Graphic Artist/Designer 
  • Someone to fix printers
  • Events Coordinator/Planner
Internships available at chamber NOW !!!

Chamber News:  Upcoming CSJ Career Fair!
  • Please help the city of San Jose to get out the word and encourage those interested in working for the city to come out on February 27th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to network with hiring managers (more info)
     
Memberships
Chamber Membership
Talk to us about the "VALUE" of being a Silicon Valley Black Chamber of Commerce member.

We say this often.

Our goal is to help make your business as efficient and profitable as possible. We will work with you to help solve your business problems, while understanding that you have limited resources and a limited budget.

Contact our Membership Director, Felicia Davis fdavis75@gmail.com

eventsMAJOR COMMUNITY UPCOMING EVENTS
  • Silicon Valley Black Youth Hack-a-thon Competiton Over $10,000 in Awards  Hackathon Award Finals  
     Sat Feb 6th, 2016
    Rocket Fuel Inc.
    1900 Seaport Blvd
    Redwood City, CA

     
  • Mount Zion Inc. Winter Ball & Scholarship Fundraiser Feb 27, 2016 (more info)
  • Tabia celebrates 30th Anniversary! 
    Presents Lula Washington Dance Theatre Feb. 26 & 27, 2016 at 8pm (more info)

     
  • Because Diets Don't Work:  Eat Up Slim Down Wed Feb 10 @ 5:30 p.m.  (more here)
MAJOR PAST EVENTS
  • Certification Workshop - Businesses shown how to get $$$ being certified   
       



Came all the way down from Sacramento

Hot coffee and refreshments on a cold Saturday morningEager business owners wanting to know how to get certified with the state

socialmedia
Social Media Connects  "You & Our SV Black Chamber"

Like us on Facebook  Like us on Facebook  (link)

Follow us on Twitter  Follow us on Twitter   (link)

See our YouTube Channel  View our videos on YouTube  (link)

Stay Connected with our chamber for "sponsorship" opportunities and other "value added" promotions we do for our members using social media. 

Got an idea on how to promote your product or service through our chamber connections, follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
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
Important Chamber Contacts
 
Alicia Owens
Office Management

Felicia Davis
Membership Coordinator
felicia@blackchamber.com

Karl Welch
Events - Program Mgr

Karriem Abdul Al-Bari
Social Media Director