Event & Committee Calendar

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY

May 2012

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NAPA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 1556 First Street Napa, CA 94559 707.226.7455 NapaChamber.com

Creating a strong local economy Promoting the community Providing network building opportunities Supporting a sustainable future Representing business to government Engaging in political action

FRIDAY

Presidents Circle Premier Level:

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Connect With Us
BUSINESS BUILDERS
9:00 a.m.

Business Develop & Dine

Hilton Garden Inn 3585 Solano Ave, Napa

11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

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8:15 a.m.

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LEGISLATIVE ACTION COMMITTEE

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Today In The Wine Country

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Tune-In Every Friday!
9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on KVON 1440 Radio AM

1:00-4:00 p.m. S.C.O.R.E.

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
12:00 noon

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1:00-4:00 p.m. S.C.O.R.E. Wake Up YoUr BUsiness WednesdaY
7:30 - 9:30 a.m.

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5:30 - 9:00 p.m

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Tune-In Every Friday!
9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on KVON 1440 Radio AM

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Today In The Wine Country

Marketing: How to Get the Most Bang for your Buck Bring a friend for free!

OPENING NIGHT CHEFS MARKET

Be Sure & Stop by the Napa Chamber Table

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12:00 noon

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MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Mini Mango Thai Bistro 8:15 a.m.

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LEGISLATIVE ACTION COMMITTEE
11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

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Today In The Wine Country

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Tune-In Every Friday!

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

12:00 noon

1:00-4:00 p.m. S.C.O.R.E.

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AMBASSADORS MEETING

5:00 p.m.

Napa Valley Marriott Hotel & Spa 3425 Solano Ave, Napa Purchase Tickets online at NapaChamberFoundation.org

N.V. Community Awards

9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on KVON 1440 Radio AM

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Save the Date! Thursday July 19, 2012 Join us for the BEST benefit Golf Tournament in the Valley! @Eagle Vines Vineyards & Golf Club

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1:00-4:00 p.m. S.C.O.R.E. MEMORIAL DAY Chamber Closed

Presidents Circle Diamond

Level:

All meetings are in the Chamber Boardroom, unless otherwise noted. For more information on any committee or event, please visit NapaChamber.com.

The Napa Chamber Foundation And Mechanics Bank Are Proud To Announce The 6th Annual

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

seats are limited

Thursday Luncheon,

May 24, 2012

11 a.m. -12:30 p.m. ~ $55 pp Napa Valley Marriott Hotel & Spa 3425 Solano Ave

Drum roll please...

Your Community Awards Winners have been chosen! Thank you for your nominee submissions. Once again, we had so many wonderful candidates to choose from it made our jobs difficult; the leaders in the Napa Valley are truly outstanding! Please send in your submissions next year if your hero didnt get chosen! Join us in honoring these community heroes on Thursday, May 24, 2012 at the Napa Valley Marriott Hotel & Spa. Registration is now open online at NapaChamberFoundation.org.

Please join us in recognizing all the award winners & nominees!

Register online today at:

NapaChamberFoundation.org
For more information contact the Napa Chamber at 707.226.7455

...And the winners are:

Public Safety Person: Chief Tim Borman
Napa Fire Department

Hospitality/Tourism Professional: Don Shindle

Westin Verasa Napa

Nonprofit Employee: Celine Regalia

Adult Day Services of Napa Valley

Teacher of the Year and Nonprofit Organization of the Year will be announced live at the event! Be sure to purchase your tickets today and be there to cheer them on!

Nominees for Outstanding Nonprofit Organization of the Year:

Active 20-30 Club Community Action of Napa Valley Community Health Clinic Ole Connolly Ranch Education Center Kiwanis Club of Napa Loving Animals Providing Smiles Napa Valley College Small Business Development Center ParentsCAN Women for WineSense

Healthcare Professional: Lisa Lewis-Javar

Kaiser Permanente

Napa Valley College Student: Marissa Castaneda

Founder, Planting Seeds in Education

Community Booster: Rick Enos

Compadres Rio Grille

This event is presented in partnership with:

Connecting Business and Community

MEDIA PARTNERS:

The Valleys Daily News Source

Business

the best connections happen over lunch

Develop & Dine

everyone promotes their business with a 30-second share marketing ideas and pitch successful business practices! one business is drawn to make a 10 minute presentation at a future lunch network and build relationships on display your marketing your lunch break! materials on the expose your business table*
Where: Hilton Garden Inn, 3585 Solano Ave., Napa When: First Friday of Every Month Date: May 4, 2012 Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm (Lunch Included) Cost: $30.00 Members; $60.00 Prospective Members
Reservations must be made 3 days prior, this event is limited to the first 50 reservations.

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*Arrive early to place your materials at the Expose Your Business table.
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Sandi Weimer, Express Employment Professionals

The Valleys Daily News Source

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Your Communitys Non Profit Organizations Need Your Help!

Investing in your community through sponsorship will help non profit organizations meet the challenges ahead. You will also gain valuable exposure to your business with over 300 business leaders in attendance at this years Golf Tournament and After-Hours Mixer.

Napa Chamber Foundation presents the 16th Annual Benefit Golf Tournament!

Tournament: Thursday, JULY 19, 2012 at Eagle Vines Vineyards & Golf Club

Putting Contest Sponsor $2500: Exclusive Sponsorship. Its your chance to promote your business in the most visible location on the course. The practice green is next to the first tee and each group will partake in the contest. Display a banner or other signage. Offer your own prizes if youd like. Meet and greet the golfers as they wait for the first tee! Gain all day exposure to 152 Napa Valley business leaders and gain over 1,900 Valley-wide impressions with placement in our marketing materials.
Snack Shack Sponsor $2000: Exclusive Sponsorship. Own the snack shack for the
day during the tournament and mixer! Decorate it, distribute promotional materials, serve menu items and/or drinks to over 300 people (includes After-Hours Mixer as part of the day).

Birdie Sponsor $1750: Gain over 1,900 Valley-wide impressions with placement in our marketing
materials. Package Includes: 4 Golf Entries 4 Perks Cards & 4 Mixer, 4 $50 Gift Certificates to the Eagle Vines Pro Shop, 1 Tee Sign; Provide your own banner for increased exposure.

Golf Cart Sponsor $1250: Exclusive Sponsorship. Display your logo or ad on up to 76 golf carts and your promotional materials may be placed in each golf cart. Gain all day exposure to 152 Napa Valley business leaders and gain over 1,900 Valley-wide impressions with placement in our marketing materials. After-Hours Mixer Sponsor $1000: Exclusive Sponsorship. Gain over 300 impressions at the Annual Benefit Golf Tournament Mixer as golfers and Napa Valley business leaders gather for networking and silent auction bidding! Gain over 1,900 Valley-wide impressions with placement in our marketing materials. You provide signage and marketing collateral to display. Distribute give-aways or take home items as attendees enter the Mixer. Fairway Sponsor $1000: Gain over 1,900 Valley-wide impressions with placement in our marketing materials. Package Includes: 2 Golf Entries, 2 Mixer Tickets, 2 $50 Gift Certificates to Eagle Vines Proshop; 2 Perks Cards & 1 Tee Sign. Face to Face Networking $750: Maximize your sponsorship by working the tee! This is the best way to meet everyone at the tournament and share your information. Includes: Tee Sign, 6ft draped table, 2 chairs and a sun shading umbrella - Using your own tent is encouraged. Tee Sign Sponsor $100
to approval. (each): Limit two per company, up to 100 Tee Signs will be printed. Reserve yours with logo and/or special message about your company, a coupon offer or some fun trash talk! *Any trash talk is subject

Please select your levels of sponsorship above and fax to Lynn Page at 707.226.1171 or mail with checks payable to: Napa Chamber of Commerce Community Foundation, c/o Napa Chamber of Commerce, 1556 First Street, Napa, CA 94559. Tax ID# 16-1740434

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Thank You For Investing In Your Community!

To Donate Silent Auction Items, please contact Lynn Page 707.254.1145 or visit NapaChamber.com.

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Business
Wednesday

How To ConverT Your SoCial Media MadneSS inTo wildlY ProduCTive reSulTS
Tips & Techniques to get you organized on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.

7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Napa Chamber of Commerce Board Room

1556 First Street, Napa

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Join Marcia Macomber of Cornucopia Creations for a hands-on workshop to conquer the chaos in your social media marketing. Leave with the tools and worksheets to get you on the road to social media success. Learn professional marketing secrets to: Identify your greatest fans and followers to grow your audience. Learn how to use the tools in these platforms to find them on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. Create a monthly marketing calendar of updates, tweets, tips, news, photos, special offers and more. Monitor, measure and report progress so you can improve your performance. This workshop is second in a series of three social media WUYWBs.

$20.00 per person

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED Contact: NVC Small Business Development Center to reserve your seat! 707.253.3210 Register online at napasbdc.org Who Should Attend?

PRESENTER:
Marcia Macomber is Creator-in-Chief at Cornucopia Creations, where she crafts marketing campaigns, designs ads and writes client promotional literature for clients ranging from the North Bay to the east coast. Current and past clients across the U.S. include large corporations to small entrepreneurs. She has been in Napa Valley for seven years and is a member of the Napa Chamber of Commerce and Director of Communications for the Napa/Sonoma chapter of Women for WineSense.

Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, Associations, Nonprofits and Chambers of Commerce!

What is Wake Up Your Business Wednesday?

Small Business Workshops designed to help business leaders gain insight into specific business topics and network. Presented in partnership with the Napa Valley College Small Business Development Center (NVC SBDC) and the Napa Chamber of Commerce Business Builders Committee. These workshops are held on the third Wednesday of every month, for a complete calendar of events, visit NapaChamber.com.

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~ explore how innovation and sustainability are driving our economy and influencing policy ~
SPEAKERS EXHIBITS NETWORKING

7th annual

May 11, 2012

Rohnert Park, CA

Sonoma Mountain Village Rohnert Park, CA - May 11

2012 Sustainable Enterprise Conference Collaborating for a Sustainable Future

The 2012 Conference program provides organizations and individuals with the latest information on howinnovation and sustainability will drive the economywhilepreserving the resources needed for a prosperous future.

Online Registration Register Online Today

Register before May 1 for the early pricing.

SustainableEnterpriseConference.com

Presentations and Workshops

Sustainability Metrics: Measuring what Matters Californias Core Green Economy: Resilient and Growing California Legislation for Sustainable Energy and Environment The California Green Business Certificate: What is it and how do I get one? How Benefit Corporations Support the Development of the Sustainable Enterprise Movement Collaborative Entrepreneurship: Emerging Paradigms 10 Ways to Build Your Dream Green Team

Networking and Exhibits

The conference includes ample time for meeting, greeting, and networking with other North Bay business leaders, elected officials, educators, and others who are committed to social, economic and environmental responsibility.

Speakers and Panels

Robert Eyler Ph.D.- Sonoma State University Edward Quevedo -Presidio Graduate School Joey Shepp - Green MBA John Stayton, MBA-Venture Greenhouse Genevieve Taylor - CircadiaOne Brad Baker - Codding Investments, Inc. JonathanS.Storper - Hanson Bridgett LLP. Steve Page-Infineon Raceway Chris Mann - Guayaki Ann Hancock-Climate Protection Campaign Efren Carrillo- Sonoma County Supervisor Mike McGuire - Sonoma County Supervisor Debora Fudge - Town of Windsor

Hosted at SONOMA MOUNTAIN VILLAGE

local and organic foods convenient free parking North Bay Innovation Hub

the North Bays solar powered event center

www.SustainableEnterpriseConference.com

Tools for Business Success

A Service of the

Napa Chamber of Commerce

The Tools for Business Success section of our website includes: Funding: Local, Regional, State, and Federal
Business Loan Programs all in one place

Tools for Business Success

www.NapaChamber.com

Visit the Napa Chambers

Marketing and Selling Resources Business Certifications to compete for new Selling to the Government How to Go Green State and Federal Reporting Requirements,
customized for your legal structure. This section gives you the state and federal forms you must file in the next 90 days. government contracts and the contracts that are currently open for bid

The Bottom Line:

Over 600 FREE resources for our Businesses and Entrepreneurs

Free Business Formation Information
Business Formation Kits are provided FREE through our website. Learn about various business legal structures, and get information on what type may be best for you. Our site has state and federal forms and instructions needed to help you create a sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, or LLC.

Disaster Planning and Recovery Assistance International Trade and Going Global A Cash Flow Calculator and other tools Training Programs for owners and employees A New-Hire Email and Employers Kit that can
save hours of time.

Hiring Employees and Human Resource Tools Disaster Planning and Recovery Business Planning and Assistance Industry-Specific Resources for:
Tourism Hospitality Health Care Industry Manufacturers Artists Food Industry

Everything Local
Here youll find information on our regional and local: Funding Programs Free Business Assistance Business Licenses Restaurant Requirements Local Contract Opportunities Library Resources and many more local links

And much, much more

Connect with Free Business Assistance

Free business counseling is available to help you start a business or strengthen an existing business of any age or size. Our site will help you connect.

One Click Turns Your Site to Spanish.

This is a unique bonus that provides an unprecedented level of support to Hispanic business owners and potential entrepreneurs in our community.

Event & Committee Calendar

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY

April 2012

Please share this important information with your employees...

Connect with us
NAPA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 1556 First Street Napa, CA 94559 707.226.7455 NapaChamber.com

Creating a strong local economy Promoting the community Providing network building opportunities Supporting a sustainable future Representing business to government Engaging in political actiona

FRIDAY

Join us for the BEST benefit Golf Tournament in the Valley! S a v e t h e D a t e ! Thursday July 19, 2012

Presidents Circle Premiere Level

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9:00 a.m.

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BUSINESS BUILDERS
1:00-4:00 p.m. S.C.O.R.E.

INFRASTRUCTURE TRANSPORTATION TASK FORCE Business Develop & Dine Lunch

11:30 a.m.

9:00 am

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
12:00 noon 5:00 p.m.

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1:00-4:00 p.m. S.C.O.R.E. 8:15 a.m.

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LEGISLATIVE ACTION COMMITTEE

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Compadres Rio Grille 505 Lincoln Ave, Napa

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Tune-In Every Friday!

AMBASSADORS MEETING

9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on KVON 1440 Radio AM Host: Chris Templeton

Today In The Wine Country

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7:30 - 9:30 a.m.

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WAKE UP YOUR BUSINESS WEDNESDAY

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Tune-In Every Friday!

1:00-4:00 p.m. S.C.O.R.E.

5:30-7:00 p.m. Napa Smith Brewery & Winery 1 Executive Way, Napa

5 Must-Dos on facebook, twitter & linkedin Bring a friend for free!

After Hours Mixer

9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on KVON 1440 Radio AM Host: Chris Templeton

Today In The Wine Country

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
12:00 noon

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MEMBERSHIP MEETING
12:00 noon 8:15 a.m.

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LEGISLATIVE ACTION COMMITTEE

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8:00 - 9:30 a.m

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Tune-In Every Friday! 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on KVON 1440 Radio AM Host: Jeri Gill

(Downtown Joes) 1:00-4:00 p.m. S.C.O.R.E.

Today In The Wine Country

ALL MEMBER BRIEFING

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The Napa Chamber Foundation and Mechanics Bank are proud to present the 6th Annual

SAVE THE DATE TO ATTEND THIS SPECIAL LUNCH

Thursday, May 24, 2012

11 a.m. -12:30 p.m.

3425 Solano Avenue, Napa

Napa Valley Marriott Hotel & Spa

Purchase tickets online at NapaChamberFoundation.org Presidents Circle Diamond Level

All meetings are in the Chamber Boardroom, unless otherwise noted. For more information on any committee or event, please visit NapaChamber.com.