Networking Luncheon with Real Estate Professionals w/NAHREPAC
Fri. September 5, 2008, 11:30am-1:30pm
Hayward

Celia's Restaurant, 25010 Hesperian Blvd Hayward, CA 94545, 510 782-2235
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Network with many real estate agents, lenders, title reps, and other real estate professionals. Read more...

First Fridays Monthly Networking Event
Fri. September 5, 2008, 5:30-11pm
East Bay

First Fridays is a monthly, professional community event that focuses on providing a relaxing atmosphere where professionals can socialize, network and have fun at different venues around the Bay Area - Networking Happy Hour, Multiple Booth Vendors, Live Entertainment. Read more...

Business Clubs America Networking Breakfast w/Keynote Speaker
Fri. September 19, 2008, 7-9:30am
Mountain View

Computer History Museum, 1401 North Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View, CA 94043
Please join us at the Business Clubs America Breakfast Event. This breakfast is a unique opportunity to entertain your best customers, clients, and vendors - as well as meet a wide variety of the most prominent middle market business owners in Santa Clara County. Read more...

USHCC 29th Annual National Convention & Business Expo
September 24-27, 2008
Sacramento, CA

Sacramento Convention Center, 1400 J St, Sacramento, CA 95814
The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is coming to California! The 29th Annual National Convention & Business Expo is the largest gathering of Hispanic business owners in the nation. Over a four day span, the USHCC will host a variety of workshops, chamber training and business sessions focused on building business relationships and creating procurement opportunities for participants from all industries. USHCC’s Business Expo will feature over 200 exhibitors ranging from Hispanic and international enterprises to Fortune 500 companies and government agencies. This one day event is free and open to the public. Read more...

Marketing Venture 2008
Thu. September 25, 2008, 9am-5pm
Sunnyvale

Plug and Play Tech Center, 440 N. Wolfe Rd, Sunnyvale, CA 94085
• Do you have a new product coming to the market?
• How do you capture your customer's attention?
• How do you grow without the big budget?
• Why do some companies thrive while others die?
At this event you will discover the latest trends in marketing and hear the advice from experts and industry leaders on how to stand out in the marketplace, increase your market share, and create truly effective, powerful marketing messages that propel your business to the next level of growth and success. More...

B2B Power Exchange is a leads group for people who sell to corporate decision makers. Pre-register because attendance is limited to 25 people. Info: 925 201-3410, chris@b2bpowerexchange.com, http://www.b2bpowerexchange.com

Villa Ragusa, 35 S. Second St
Registration Fee: $55 for non-members and $45 for eWN Members Late registration, beginning 8/30/2008: $65, Contact Information: Kristy Rogers, Regional Executive Director 408 288-8484, kristyrogers@eWomenNetwork.com, https://events.ewomennetwork.com/event/details.php?eid=8225

Club Auto Sport, 521 Charcot Ave, San Jose 95131
Back by popular demand, the S3 Tri-Chamber Mixer featuring members from the San Jose Silicon Valley, Sunnyvale and Santa Clara Chambers of Commerce. This mega mixer expects over 400 attendees and features exhibit possibilities for eight members of each chamber. Register online http://www.sjchamber.com

Santana Row, 368 Santana Row, San Jose, CA 95128
Join us as we preview the latest business and casual fashions. A reception-style luncheon, private shopping boutique, and a special after-show soiree hosted by one of the unique businesses at Santana Row are just some of the items slated for us. Online Registration (until September 9) is $35, Register online http://www.sjchamber.com

The Blackhawk Museum, 3700 Blackhawk Plaza Circle
Join the Danville Area Chamber of Commerce at this fun event. Sample food & wine and meet with Chamber members showcasing their products and services. $20 in advance-online or $25 at the door day of event. Info: 925-837-4400, events@danvilleareachamber.com, http://www.danvilleareachamber.com

The 29th Annual National Convention & Business Expo is the largest gathering of Hispanic business owners in the nation. Over a four day span, the USHCC will host a variety of workshops, chamber training and business sessions focused on building business relationships and creating procurement opportunities for participants from all industries. 202 842-1212x493, 787-8372c, acampagnoni@ushcc.com http://www.ushcc.com/convention

Gordon Biersch Brewery, 357 East Taylor Street, San Jose 95112
Join us as we continue the tradition in celebrating the season with this mega mixer-one that continues to be a member favorite year after year. Limited to the first 200 people-this promises to sell out fast. Online Registration (until October 14) is $15 for members; $25 for non-members. Price at the door will be $20 for members and $30 for non-members. San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce Register online http://www.sjchamber.com

Intercontinental Hotel, 888 Howard St
Emcee: CBS-5 Reporter Joe Vazquez, Agenda: 6:00 Registration/ Cocktail Reception 6:45 Seating for Dinner 7:00 Dinner Performance by San Francisco Symphony 7:30 Award Ceremony 8:30 Networking 9:30 Event Close Register http://www.sfhcc.com

Mandarin Oriental Hotel
The 5th Annual Marketing Summit is a standout five-star event that will showcase solutions from Fortune 1000 companies who are successfully targeting multicultural audiences. Goldman Sachs, as well as Mass Mutual, Coors and many others will present at the Summit. Info: 888-309-2005, http://www.latinforce.net/summit%20or%20call%20888-309-2005

B2B Power Exchange is a leads group for people who sell to corporate decision makers. Pre-register because attendance is limited to 25 people. Info: 925 201-3410, chris@b2bpowerexchange.com, http://www.b2bpowerexchange.com

Business Builders http://businessbuilders.voicegateway.com
Lions Blind Center, 101 N. Bascom Ave., San Jose
Chair: Pat Forst, Forst Commercial Real Estate, paforst@aol.com, 408 260-2412
Co-Chair: Paul Bever, Premier Benefits, paul@premierbenefits.com, 408 227-9996
Chamber Representative: Carol Smith, carols@sjchamber.com, 408 291-5261

Winchester BRN
560 Winchester Blvd., Ste. 500, San Jose, 95128
Chair: Rick Smith, Click Home, rick@clickhomerealty.com, 408 482-0539
Co-Chair: Rick Gerhardt, SJSVCC, rickg@sjchamber.com, 408 291-5288
Chamber Representative: Rick Gerhardt, rickg@sjchamber.com, 408 291-5288

B2BRN http://b2brn.com
Waddell & Reed, 1999 South Bascom Ave., Ste. 400 Campbell 95008
Chair: Penny Kelly, Kelly Family Creations, pmarikelly@aol.com, 408 245-2175
Co-Chair: Mindy Flatow-Dickens, Morgan Multimedia, Mindy@MorganMM.com, 408 984-4600 x313
Chamber Representative: Carol Smith, carols@sjchamber.com, 408 291-5261

Retro
Coastal Paving, Inc., 1295 Norman Ave, Santa Clara 95054
Chair: Michael Connell, Ceitronics, michael_connell@ceitronics.com, 408 456-1458
Co-Chair: Tim Aiona, WSI Elite Net Designs, tainoa@wsielitenetdesigns.com, 408 559-1295
Chamber Representative: Randy McDonald, randym@sjchamber.com, 408 291-5268

Art of Business http://art.BrnGroups.com
Hobee's Restaurant in The Pruneyard, 1875 South Bascom Ave, Campbell 95008
Chair: Debbie Quintana, Gourmet Gifts, gourmetgifts@comcast.net , 408-307-3411
Co-Chair: Larry Allen, Allen's Portrait Arts, larry@pro-photo.com, 408-978-7137
Chamber Representative: Rick Gerhardt, rickg@sjchamber.com, 408-291-5288

Aim High http://www.aimhighbrn.com
Marie Callender's Restaurant & Bakery, 620 Blossom Hill Road, San Jose 95123
Chair: Laura Armour, RFI, larmour@rfi.com , 408 298-5400
Co-Chair: Howie Blumstine, Add Plus, 408 528-0818
Chamber Representative: Carol Smith, carols@sjchamber.com, 408 291-5261

Power Partners Group
Chicago Title, 290 Los Gatos-Saratoga Road (Hwy 9) Los Gatos, CA 95030
Chair: Dave Olson, Teleflex Solutions, dolson@teleflexsolutions.com, 408 200-3808
Chamber Representative: Rick Gerhardt, rickg@sjchamber.com, 408 291-5288

Almaden Business Partners
Cup & Saucer Cafe, 1375 Blossom Hill Road, San Jose 95118
Chair: Andre Gong Sue, FFS Insurance & Financial Services, andre@ffsbenefits.com, 408 216-5600
Co-Chair & Chamber Representative: Rick Gerhardt, SJSVCC, rickg@sjchamber.com, 408 291-5288

Info: http://www.svama.org

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