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Contra Costa County Edition, June 6, 2016
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The weather is warm and the mixing is HOT!... at the
Contra Costa County
Chambers of Commerce
Need a new client? Go to a mixer! |
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Some of What's In This Issue
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So who is mixing it up this week?
- Antioch: Ribbon Cutting
- California Delta Chambers: June Mixer
- Concord: Women's Networking Group Luncheon
- Danville: 7th Annual Fallen Heroes Celebrity Golf / Bocce Ball Tournament and Tribute Dinner
- Danville: After Hours Business Mixer
- Lafayette: Rock The Plaza
- Pittsburg: Joint Mixer
- Pleasant Hill: Young Professionals of Pleasant Hill Network Mixer
- Pleasant Hill: 680 Networking Groups
- Richmond: Mayor Tom Butt's Business Roundtable
- A Salute to John Williams, June 12
- Richmond Main Street Farmers' Market
- Summer Wine Stroll, June 11
- Women In Technology International Summit, June 5-7
Mixing will Increase your business.
The Chamber Link is where you plan on it! |
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So who is mixing it up next week?
- Brentwood: Ribbon Cutting
- Brentwood: June Chamber Mixer
- Concord: Young Professionals Lunch & Learn
- Concord: Business After Hours Mixer
- Danville: Ribbon Cutting
- Danville: 2016 Summerfest
- El Cerrito: Chamber Workshop - How to Live with the New Minimum Wage
- Lafayette: Social Media Workshop
- Lafayette: Rock The Plaza
- Martinez: 10th Annual King of the County BBQ Challenge & Music Festival
- Pittsburg: Morning Business 2016 Marketing Series
- Pittsburg: State of the City
- San Ramon: Third Thursday Mixer
- Walnut Creek: Ribbon Cutting
- Richmond Main Street Farmers' Market
Mixing will Increase your business.
The Chamber Link is where you plan on it! |
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Women In Technology Summit
thru 7
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The WITI Summit, June 5-7, San Jose, is the global gathering of tech-savvy women.
Use code WOMEN for $200 discount.
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Lafayette Veterans Memorial Center
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Book your next corporate event at the
Lafayette Veterans Memorial Center,
centrally located in the beautiful hills of Lafayette.
The Memorial Center is an award-winning modern building
available for Corporate/Private/Wedding events.
Upon entering, you will find yourself in a large central gallery running most of the length of the building. Flanked on one side by a glass wall overlooking Mt. Diablo and by the event rooms on the other. It's easily accessible from Highway 24 and the Lafayette Bart Station. There are four (4) room sizes with capacity for groups of 20 up to 300. Full bar and state of the art kitchen available. We also offer a complete list of caterers and vendors for you to choose from to make your event special.
For more information, contact the Events Manager @ 925-283-1153. * Experienced Event Management Staff
* 5ft Round or 6ft Rectangle Tables
* Chairs
* Wi-Fi Access
* Audio Access
* Patio Access
* Full Parking lot with street parking
* Full Bar
* Easels
* Projector Rental
* Full Commercial Kitchen
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Summer Wine Stroll
June 11
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A Salute to John Williams
June 12
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Novato's 33rd Annual Festival of Art, Wine & Music
June 11 & 12
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| PHILLIPS 66 San Francisco Refinery in Rodeo |
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On The Calendar
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Announcing that Pittsburg: State of the City at Elks Lodge occurs on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at 11:30am to 1:30pm
Do you have an item for us to consider publishing in this newsletter? Email NewsDesk@TheChamberLink.com
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Momentum Administrative Services
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Has anyone taken the time to listen to your growling frustration of constant 'back office' disruption?
Ditch your administrative headaches.
Focus on the 'Big Picture' of generating revenues!
Momentum Administrative Services has 1 goal: To
enhance your business development by taking care of every administrative detail... so you don't have to.
We offer monthly, streamlined efficient administrative support and strategy for your small business - all done in secured cloud technology. By identifying your frustrations and evaluating your existing tools and staff, Momentum creates a workable plan of efficiency in support of your long-term growth. Momentum has secured Indemnity and Cyber-Liability Insurance.
 Special offer for readers of The Chamber Link : Complimentary conversation of your Growling Frustrations!
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King of the County BBQ Challenge & Music Festival
June 18 & 19
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Danville Summerfest
June 18 & 19
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The Island JAM at Neptune Beach
June 18 & 19
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On The Calendar
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Announcing that Danville: 2016 Summerfest at Downtown Danville occurring each day beginning Saturday, June 18, 2016 and ending Sunday, June 19, 2016
Do you have an item for us to consider publishing in this newsletter? Email NewsDesk@TheChamberLink.com
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| Waters Moving & Storage |
You've seen our moving trucks all over the Bay Area. But did you know we handle your storage too? Chamber Members: 1 month FREE STORAGE with purchase of moving services More Info> |
Digital Marketing Mixer @ The Port
June 22
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2016 Cajun & Blues Festival
June 25 & 26
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| Shred Defense |
Secure Paper Shredding Service
Shred Defense™ ...FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED...DEPENDABLE......RESPONSIBLE |
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7th Annual Stars & Stripes 5K
July 4
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The Concord Police Association is honored to present our 7th Annual Stars & Stripes 5K Run & Walk on Monday, July 4th, benefiting both the Family Justice Center and Bay Area Crisis Nursery. The race has been growing each year with over 800 participants in the 5K and 120 children in the Kids Fun Run for 2015. We are preparing for over 900 5K participants this year running and walking a nice 3.1 mile route that you are sure to enjoy!
Sponsorship Opportunity!
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On The Calendar
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Announcing that Pleasant Hill: Wine at the Plaza Summer Concert at Downtown Plaza occurs on Thursday, July 7, 2016 at 6:00pm to 8:30pm
Do you have an item for us to consider publishing in this newsletter? Email NewsDesk@TheChamberLink.com
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| FYI |
Opportunity Junction is a non-profit organization that fights poverty by helping low-income Contra Costa adults gain the skills and confidence to support themselves and their families.
See Opportunity Junction's Calendar >
Do you have an FYI for us to consider publishing in this newsletter?
Email NewsDesk@TheChamberLink.com
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Doggie Dayz of Summer
July 9
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On The Calendar
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Announcing that Hercules: Summer Mega Mixer at Old Homestead occurs on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at 5:30pm
Do you have an item for us to consider publishing in this newsletter? Email NewsDesk@TheChamberLink.com
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On The Calendar
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Announcing that Pleasant Hill: Blues and Brews Festival at Pleasant Hill Park occurs on Friday, July 15, 2016 at 6:00pm to 9:00pm and on Saturday, July 16, 2016
Do you have an item for us to consider publishing in this newsletter? Email NewsDesk@TheChamberLink.com
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Be "In the Know"
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- View Chamber events area-wide
- Download events to your own calendar
- Set Reminder by email
- Post events on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn !!!
Mixing will Increase your business.
The Chamber Link is where you plan on it!
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On The Calendar
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Announcing that Crockett: Sugartown Festival and Street Faire at Rolph Avenue occurs on Sunday, July 17, 2016 at 11:00am to 6:00pm
Do you have an item for us to consider publishing in this newsletter? Email NewsDesk@TheChamberLink.com
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Wearables TechCon
July 18 thru 20
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#WearablesTechCon, July 18-20 San Jose, is the top wearables apps and HW event.
Use code WEARIT for $100 discount
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Take the Escalator Instead of the Elevator (Speech)
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You've heard it over and over again - have your "elevator speech" polished for when you go to mixers and other business social events, right?
Wrong! In my "Maximize Your Mixing" class I explain how the elevator speech has hampered mixing success. Lots of people fear going to a mixer because they don't have a polished elevator speech. Too bad - had they gone, they would have likely met a new client or two. Read article >
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Bay Area Black Expo Blue Diamond Gala
July 21
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Bay Area Black Expo
July 23 |
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Foodservice in Motion: From the Food Truck to Brick & Mortar
July 26 |
or contact Kiana Caban at 925.866.5945
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On The Calendar
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Announcing that Pleasant Hill: Mega Mixer at Pleasant Hill Community Center occurs on Thursday, July 28, 2016 at 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Do you have an item for us to consider publishing in this newsletter? Email NewsDesk@TheChamberLink.com
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Taste of the Delta
July 30
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The Chamber Link Serves 100+
Sponsor Chambers of Commerce |
Since 2009, The Chamber Link has grown to serve 100+ Sponsor Chambers of Commerce.
If your chamber is not yet a sponsor, please ask your chamber's management to read this>
Below are our Sponsor Chambers... |
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Business Advertising and Sponsorship
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Resource for Businesses
If you have ever pondered sponsoring or advertising with The Chamber Link - consider this: Our weekly email newsletter ( see recent newsletters >) reaches members of ALL of your county's Chambers of Commerce! We send out 5 editions each week - imagine your message going to your choice of areas: - Alameda County - over 11,000 recipients.
- Contra Costa County - over 10,000 recipients.
- North Bay (Marin, Napa, Solano, Sonoma Counties) - over 9,000 recipients.
- Greater Sacramento Area - over 9,000 recipients
- New!!! Greater Silicon Valley Area
What would it mean for your business if every week, your logo and message were to be seen by these thousands of great business contacts? Only The Chamber Link has access to such great recipients: members from all of the area's Sponsor Chambers of Commerce! Our Sponsor Chambers empower us to send our weekly email newsletter to their members. We now serve 100+ Sponsor Chambers and their members with our area-wide calendar and our weekly email newsletter. Whether you have a repetitive brand building need, event seats to fill or a special message to broadcast, we offer unprecedented Business-to-Business (B2B) visibility for your advertisement. Contact David de Leeuw at David@TheChamberLink.com or call him at 925.817.7808 for advertising info - whether for a week, a month or longer term. We call our regular advertisers, "Sponsors."Sponsorship is a great advertising value for just about any budget. We have Enterprise, Commerce, Small Business and Non-Profit programs. You'll be in great company - see current sponsors >For the area(s) they select, Sponsors get: - Article/Ad in weekly email newsletter - unlimited changes from week to week
- Logo on email newsletter sponsor parade
- Logo on The Chamber Link's website rotating block - top right of website
- Logo on Area-wide Calendar's sponsor parade
- Logo on Sponsor Businesses page
- Logo on Featured pages sponsor parade
- Ads and logos click thru to Sponsor's website - or if preferred - to a custom page on The Chamber Link's website
- Custom service - ad design based on Sponsor's instruction
- Month-to-month agreement - no long term contracts
If you have any questions that you want us to answer before moving forward, please email David de Leeuw at David@TheChamberLink.com or call him at 925.817.7808
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About The Chamber Link
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Resource for Chamber Members
The Chamber Link has been of service since 2009 in Contra Costa County, Alameda County and the North Bay and most recently in the Greater Sacramento Area.
Sponsored by 100+ Chambers of Commerce, The Chamber Link features area-wide calendars with all Chambers of Commerce mixers, as well as events selected by the Sponsor Chambers for announcement.
Chamber members will like the website's calendars - because they are a one-stop resource for viewing all of the area-wide Chambers of Commerce mixers for planning. You can print or download specific events to your calendar. You can even have The Chamber Link email you a reminder!
Additionally, The Chamber Link sends a weekly newsletter by email, informing you of upcoming area-wide events by the Chambers of Commerce.
Please sign up for our newsletter here >
For businesses wanting to advertise to thousands of business contacts area-wide -
view our advertising/sponsorship info >
We hope The Chamber Link will prove to be a valuable tool for your business. Please visit the website often and let us know what you think.
If your Chamber of Commerce is not yet a Sponsor Chamber, please ask your Chamber's management to contact
David de Leeuwby email: David@TheChamberLink.com
or by phone 925.817.7808
There is no charge for Chambers to join us.
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Chamber Sponsorship
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Resource for Chambers of Commerce
Since 2009, The Chamber Link has grown to serve 100+ Sponsor Chambers in Northern California. Our chambers have enjoyed this boost to their mixer and event exposure.
With our online calendars, featured pages and email newsletters, The Chamber Link:
Lists ALL chambers mixers and promotes mixer attendance
Promotes special events of our Sponsor Chambers
Encourages 'cross-pollination' by attracting high quality, active chamber members to consider joining additional Chambers of Commerce
Adds value to Chamber of Commerce membership
The heart-and-soul of The Chamber Link is the area-wide calendar. Please take a look!
Becoming a Sponsor Chamber is FREE
Who Sponsors The Chamber Link?
100+ Chambers are
There is no charge to be a Sponsor Chamber!
You control your content. You may add, delete or edit all of your Chamber's events on our easy to use calendar.
If time is an issue - just tell us the events you want to add and we will do it for you.
Besides mixers - you may add other events to broadcast to Chamber of Commerce members area-wide! Expos, Ribbon-cuttings, Festivals, Networking Clubs, Special Events. The decision to include an event is yours.
The medium we use to broadcast The Chamber Link to the members is a weekly e-mail via Constant Contact. Many Chambers are familiar with Constant Contact and use it themselves to communicate with their members. Rest assured that we honor all opt-outs. Also, we never sell or otherwise transfer our lists to any outside party.
As a Sponsor Chamber - you may also send us news items (either Chamber news or member news) for publication on our web site or distribution in our emails. These promotions are usually free to the chambers for the first year or two and thereafter a very nominal price may be asked for that service. Calendar entry of events will always be free.
If you choose to not be a Sponsor Chamber - as a free service, we will still update the Calendar with your evening mixers (evening mixers only) as published on each Chamber's website.
We invite you to take a moment to review what Chamber managements and members are saying about The Chamber Link. See Kudos >
If you have any questions that you want us to answer before moving forward, please email David de Leeuw at David@TheChamberLink.com or call him at 925.817.7808
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Business Advertising and Sponsorship
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Resource for Businesses
If you have ever pondered sponsoring or advertising with The Chamber Link - consider this: Our weekly email newsletter ( see recent newsletters >) reaches members of ALL of your county's Chambers of Commerce! We send out 5 editions each week - imagine your message going to your choice of areas: - Alameda County - over 11,000 recipients.
- Contra Costa County - over 10,000 recipients.
- North Bay (Marin, Napa, Solano, Sonoma Counties) - over 9,000 recipients.
- Greater Sacramento Area - over 9,000 recipients
- New!!! Greater Silicon Valley Area
What would it mean for your business if every week, your logo and message were to be seen by these thousands of great business contacts? Only The Chamber Link has access to such great recipients: members from all of the area's Sponsor Chambers of Commerce! Our Sponsor Chambers empower us to send our weekly email newsletter to their members. We now serve 100+ Sponsor Chambers and their members with our area-wide calendar and our weekly email newsletter. Whether you have a repetitive brand building need, event seats to fill or a special message to broadcast, we offer unprecedented Business-to-Business (B2B) visibility for your advertisement. Contact David de Leeuw at David@TheChamberLink.com or call him at 925.817.7808 for advertising info - whether for a week, a month or longer term. We call our regular advertisers, "Sponsors."Sponsorship is a great advertising value for just about any budget. We have Enterprise, Commerce, Small Business and Non-Profit programs. You'll be in great company - see current sponsors >For the area(s) they select, Sponsors get: - Article/Ad in weekly email newsletter - unlimited changes from week to week
- Logo on email newsletter sponsor parade
- Logo on The Chamber Link's website rotating block - top right of website
- Logo on Area-wide Calendar's sponsor parade
- Logo on Sponsor Businesses page
- Logo on Featured pages sponsor parade
- Ads and logos click thru to Sponsor's website - or if preferred - to a custom page on The Chamber Link's website
- Custom service - ad design based on Sponsor's instruction
- Month-to-month agreement - no long term contracts
If you have any questions that you want us to answer before moving forward, please email David de Leeuw at David@TheChamberLink.com or call him at 925.817.7808
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About The Chamber Link
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Resource for Chamber Members
The Chamber Link has been of service since 2009 in Contra Costa County, Alameda County and the North Bay and most recently in the Greater Sacramento Area.
Sponsored by 100+ Chambers of Commerce, The Chamber Link features area-wide calendars with all Chambers of Commerce mixers, as well as events selected by the Sponsor Chambers for announcement.
Chamber members will like the website's calendars - because they are a one-stop resource for viewing all of the area-wide Chambers of Commerce mixers for planning. You can print or download specific events to your calendar. You can even have The Chamber Link email you a reminder!
Additionally, The Chamber Link sends a weekly newsletter by email, informing you of upcoming area-wide events by the Chambers of Commerce.
Please sign up for our newsletter here >
For businesses wanting to advertise to thousands of business contacts area-wide -
view our advertising/sponsorship info >
We hope The Chamber Link will prove to be a valuable tool for your business. Please visit the website often and let us know what you think.
If your Chamber of Commerce is not yet a Sponsor Chamber, please ask your Chamber's management to contact
David de Leeuwby email: David@TheChamberLink.com
or by phone 925.817.7808
There is no charge for Chambers to join us.
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Chamber Sponsorship
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Resource for Chambers of Commerce
Since 2009, The Chamber Link has grown to serve 100+ Sponsor Chambers in Northern California. Our chambers have enjoyed this boost to their mixer and event exposure.
With our online calendars, featured pages and email newsletters, The Chamber Link:
Lists ALL chambers mixers and promotes mixer attendance
Promotes special events of our Sponsor Chambers
Encourages 'cross-pollination' by attracting high quality, active chamber members to consider joining additional Chambers of Commerce
Adds value to Chamber of Commerce membership
The heart-and-soul of The Chamber Link is the area-wide calendar. Please take a look!
Becoming a Sponsor Chamber is FREE
Who Sponsors The Chamber Link?
100+ Chambers are
There is no charge to be a Sponsor Chamber!
You control your content. You may add, delete or edit all of your Chamber's events on our easy to use calendar.
If time is an issue - just tell us the events you want to add and we will do it for you.
Besides mixers - you may add other events to broadcast to Chamber of Commerce members area-wide! Expos, Ribbon-cuttings, Festivals, Networking Clubs, Special Events. The decision to include an event is yours.
The medium we use to broadcast The Chamber Link to the members is a weekly e-mail via Constant Contact. Many Chambers are familiar with Constant Contact and use it themselves to communicate with their members. Rest assured that we honor all opt-outs. Also, we never sell or otherwise transfer our lists to any outside party.
As a Sponsor Chamber - you may also send us news items (either Chamber news or member news) for publication on our web site or distribution in our emails. These promotions are usually free to the chambers for the first year or two and thereafter a very nominal price may be asked for that service. Calendar entry of events will always be free.
If you choose to not be a Sponsor Chamber - as a free service, we will still update the Calendar with your evening mixers (evening mixers only) as published on each Chamber's website.
We invite you to take a moment to review what Chamber managements and members are saying about The Chamber Link. See Kudos >
If you have any questions that you want us to answer before moving forward, please email David de Leeuw at David@TheChamberLink.com or call him at 925.817.7808
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We hope your week is a fun and productive one!
Sincerely,
David de Leeuw
Publisher
The Chamber Link |
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The Chamber Link is sponsored by 100+ Northern California Chambers of Commerce. Don't forget to add news@thechamberlink.com to your address book so we'll be sure to land in your inbox!
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