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SVBCC Newsletter
November 2016 Volume 60
Important Business & Community News for You
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 BBBTBlacks 'n Business Blacks 'n Technology 
 We want to Thank all of our Sponsors and
Everyone who attended !!        


 
This past Saturday Nov 5th, 2016 culminated a tremendous effort of our staff and volunteers (list below) who helped make this, our 2nd Annual Blacks 'n Business Blacks 'n Technology Awards Ceremony really special.

 

Besides the humorous yet serious presentation by Carl Guardino of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group regarding Measure "B" and the little "jams" he gave away, symbolizing no more traffic jams in the Bay Area, this event was packed with unforgettable moments.

Elroy Smith, Operations Manager of KBLX gave a wonderful, inspiring keynote speech concerning character and the fruit of it.

Little 6yr old Niyari Broughton brought the house down with her performance of Michael Jackson's "Thriller" (video coming)

  AND the graceful acceptance of
the Excellence in Business Award
by Brocade's CEO, Lloyd Carney (below)
 



to the special presentation and
naming of the Excellence in Technology Award, now to include
"In Honor of
Roy Clay Sr."

To the fantastic video message produced by HPE's CEO Meg Whitman. (see video) 


Socializing with great food, tremendous art and vendor participation rounded the night off with something for everyone. We hope next year you will plan to be with us.

Look for advanced reservations in next Month's edition.
Brian
Brian Tippens
Hewlett Packard Enterprise 
Vice President, Chief Diversity Officer
 




Brian Tippens is vice president, Chief Diversity Officer at Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) and is responsible for providing vison, leadership, management, and strategic planning in championing HPE's innovative culture that supports diversity, equity and inclusion.

He works closely with HPE's worldwide business leaders guiding the efforts to conceptualize, assess and cultivate diversity as a business practice and educational resources.
Prior to Hewlett-Packard Company's (HP) separation into two companies - Hewlett Packard Enterprise and HP Inc. in November 2015, he assumed roles of increasing responsibilities including:
Director of Energy, Sustainability and Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) for Hewlett-Packard's Global Real Estate (GRE) organization; and Director of the Global Procurement Compliance and Social Responsibilities organization.

Brian's committment to the Silicon Valley Black Chamber of Commerce and it's work in assisting small businesses and individuals in achieving success in employment and entrepreneurship is aligned with HPE's objective to help each community it serves in. (HPE learn more) 
workshop
Professional Services, Contractors and Suppliers
Procurement Workshop

Produced with the "California Working Group to Enhance the Participation of African American Firms in Transportation."  




Professional Services, Contractors and Suppliers (RSVP)

Participating Organizations:

Silicon Valley Black Chamber of Commerce
Sacramento Black Chamber of Commerce
Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce
Fresno Black Chamber of Commerce
National Association of Minority Contractors, No. California Chapter
Conference of Minority Transportation Officials, No. California chapter
California Black Chamber of Commerce
Black Business Association, Los Angeles
Needs
CHAMBER NEEDS & NEWS....

Chamber Needs:  (Interns & Volunteers)
  • Interns/Volunteers for positions below (more info) 
  • Project Managers
  • Events Coordinator/Planners
  • Data Researchers
  • Admin help and support
 
Internships available at Chamber NOW !!!
call 408-288-8806 
 
 
Chamber News: 
  • SBDC 1-on-1 consulting Services FREE to chamber members and local (Santa Clara County) small businesses - Contact Alicia Owens for more details
 
Members
Chamber Membership
Talk to us about the "VALUE" of being a Silicon Valley Black Chamber of Commerce member.

If you're serious about your business, then join our chamber:
We can show you how to
START, FINANCE, GROW and even
EXIT your business for more profit.



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
MAJOR PAST EVENTS
PG&E, the FBI and The Silicon Valley Black Chamber of Commerce hosted how to get IT Contracts and what you need to know about Cyber Security Workshop, held in October 2016.
   
 

   

 
Sam Washington, Brian Arellanes, FBI Special Agent Malcolm Palmore, along with Reginal Swiley led panel
on Getting IT Contracts and Cyber Security workshop 
 
 Attendees ask questions on Cyber Security and their businesses' protection 
 PG&E Jerilyn Gleaves makes a point on getting IT Contracts with PG&E 
socialmedia
Social Media Connects  "You & Our SV Black Chamber"

Like us on Facebook  Like us on Facebook  (link)   Made it to 1,000 Likes !!!!

Follow us on Twitter  Follow us on Twitter   (link)

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

Go directly to SV Black Chamber Website  (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


Johnny Clarke
Assistant to the President 

Kosoluchi Ibe
Intern

SVBCC
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Suite 505
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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