Chambergram September 7, 2010
Tuesday, 07 September 2010 00:00
ASSEMBLYMEMBER JERRY HILL IS THE KEYNOTE SPEAKER AT THE FIRST BUSINESS BREAKFAST MEETING SEPTEMBER 10TH 8:00 AM AT THE FOSTER CITY IHOP
The Chamber and the Ambassador committee are sponsoring their first business breakfast at the IHOP, 531 Foster City Blvd. These meetings will include guest speakers like Assembly member Jerry Hill, a sit-down breakfast, and an opportunity to network afterward. The breakfast will be subsidized by the Chamber so the cost is $5 at the door for members. Please RSVP to the Chamber office 573-7600.
INTRODUCTION TO GUERRILLA MARKETING SEPTEMBER 16TH 5:15–6:30PM AT THE CHAMBER OFFICE
Learn valuable ways to apply the #1 small business marketing system to your business by attending this free seminar by The Growth Coach. Does your business count marketing as a strength? With an understanding of Guerrilla Marketing it will. Attend this upcoming event to learn: ● what Guerrilla Marketing is ● why it's different from traditional marketing, ● about the 17 Roadblocks to Successful Marketing and more.
Your instructor: certified Guerrilla Marketing Coach, Michael Neuendorff http://www.buildandbalance.
In helping our host to prepare, your RSVP would be most appreciated by calling the Chamber office at 573-7600. Thank you.
2010 SAN MATEO COUNTY BUSINESS EXPO WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22ND.
THE PENINSULA’S PREMIER EVENT FOR BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS. To guarantee appropriate signage, booth space must be paid by Monday, September 13th.
Visit: http://www.fostercitychamber.
ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, THE SAN FRANCISCO EXAMINER WILL PROUDLY PRESENT
San Mateo County Spotlight, a special section highlighting local cities and businesses throughout the Peninsula. San Mateo County Spotlight offers a dedicated space where local readers can find information on places to go and things to do in their neighborhood. Each advertisement comes with a free advertorial opportunity, which allows you the chance to deliver your message in an expanded format.
Reserve your premium position today as space is limited. Mary Goll | Retail Account Executive The San Francisco Examiner
1828 El Camino Real Suite 508 | Burlingame, Ca 94010
Work: 650.652.6737 | cell: 415.314.1836 | e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | web: sfexaminer.com
Kaiser Permanente presents Infant and Child Safety: a Safe Start Tuesday, September 21st from 7-9:30 pm
Join Dr. Sarah Beekley, an award-winning pediatrician who will discuss everything caregivers need to know about child safety from birth to age six. Enjoy interactive safety games, win prizes, sign up to learn CPR, and enter a cookbook raffle. FREE, but pre-registration required. Call 650.299.4991. Held at the PJCC, 800 Foster City Blvd. in Foster City.
PJCC Health & Fitness Open House Sunday, September 26
Be our guest! Bring your workout clothes and swimsuit, and enjoy the PJCC’s beautiful facilities on this special day absolutely free! And between the hours of 11:00 am – 2:00 pm, enjoy FREE Pilates Reformer and Group Exercise trial classes, and enter to win gifts and prizes. The PJCC is located at 800 Foster City Blvd., Foster City. To learn more about Open House events, call 650.212.PJCC (7522) or visit www.pjcc.org/openhouse.
NOW IS THE TIME TO PROTECT YOU FROM THIS YEAR'S FLU STRAINS MARINER MEDICAL CENTER IS READY TO VACCINATE YOU AND YOURS
This year each dose of the flu vaccine contains 3 strains of the flu virus likely to be the ones our community is likely to suffer from. ONE dose of vaccine will protect you for the entire season and it's available NOW. No appointment is necessary. Just come to Mariner Medical Center between 8 am and 5 pm Monday through Friday, and from 8 am through 4 pm on Saturday. Most insurance are accepted, and those seniors on MEDICARE PART B will receive their shot at NO CHARGE. If you have a chronic disease or are pregnant or 65 years or older, it is vital you receive the vaccine. The CDC recommends that ALL ADULTS GET VACCINATED. If you have any questions, please call 650 570 2299. Mariner Medical Center, 1241 E. Hillsdale Blvd. 2nd Fl, Foster City, CA 94404
The chamber still has excellent wines, WINE GLASSES, BEER MUGS, AND T-SHIRTS from the arts and wine festival.
Please contact the chamber at 650-573-7600 if you would like to buy any of these at discounted prices.
TOPICS OF INTEREST:
MEMBER TO MEMBER DISCOUNTS
OCEANIC FOOT SPA
http://www.oceanicspa.us
1 Hour Foot Massage: $30 1 Hour Body Massage: $60
Chamber Members Get 20% OFF
Peninsula Shops
Save $30 your 1st year with coupon code EnjoyFC when signing up as a Yearly Business Member with Peninsula Shops. Business members have access to our social media tools, the ability to create blogs and forum topics and are able to request events be added to our community calendar. Peninsula Shops also works closely with local media partners offering discounted and co-operative advertising incentives to its membership. Enjoy. Local. Livelihood.
Ph: 650-550-9880 web: www.PeninsulaShops.com email:
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facebook: www.facebook.com/
UPS STORE #0244
If you or your company is a member of the Foster City Chamber of Commerce, please let us know and you will be given 10% discount on all our services other than money transfer, money order and postage stamps. The First 3 months Mail box rent is free for Chamber members with 3, 6 and 12 month paid service contracts,
This free Mailbox offer will last until the supply of additional boxes is exhausted.
UPS Store #0244 is located in Edgewater Shopping Center. Phone: (650)572-9100, Fax: (650)572-9395
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WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES
For Foster City Chamber of Commerce Members: If you are the plan sponsor for your company’s 401(K) or Defined Benefit plan, you can receive a complimentary, comprehensive Retirement Plan Analysis that will help benchmark your current program and provide you with an understanding of the fees, while helping you fulfill your fiduciary responsibility to your employees.
For Employees of Chamber Members: Receive a complimentary “Get Your Financial House in Order” consultation. Mention that you are employed by a chamber member to schedule a complimentary consultation. At the end of the consultation, you will also receive a complimentary kit for organizing your financial paperwork.
For more information, contact David Beltran at 650-425-3665 or
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WHAT’S NEW THIS WEEK AT FOSTER CITY TV
“Green Footprint”, a fresh and practical Foster City TV original production, features eco-trends to help consumers recognize and understand a variety of environmental and sustainability efforts, so they can make informed choices for themselves and their home. Acting as a change agent for healthier habits, this home-grown show promotes and encourages more simple and conscious living. Each episode will focus on green alternatives to minimize negative environmental effects, and offer sustainable solutions to get there. Stay tuned to take an urban walk with “Green Footprint” on www.fostercity.tv, Comcast Cable Channel-27, and AT&T Channel-99.
The premiere of the "Green Footprint" show took place during a free symposium for homeowners titled "Creating Energy Smart Homes", focusing on Home Performance. The successful event was presented by Foster City’s Environmental Sustainability Task Force, lead by Joanne Bohigian, Chair of Education and Outreach. The Crowne Plaza Hotel’s Columbus/Drake banquet room was filled to capacity with Foster City residents, neighboring community residents, as well as local officials during the August 11th presentation.
Check out http://www.fostercity.tv/ for updates of local events, City Council and Planning Commission Meetings, and hot topics of interest in their monthly newscast. Sign up for their Monthly Newsletter by using this link... that way, you will always know what’s up in town and inside City Hall. FCTV Newsletter Sign Up Here!
ARE YOU PLANNING AN EVENT?
Are you planning an event in the future? Please let us know so we can add it to our calendar, and check the calendar before you book for conflicting dates. We can help you get the word out! Please send all information in WORD DOC FORMAT. Thank you.
Check our website at www.fostercitychamber.com for a complete calendar of chamber events and information.
All information contained herein is provided by members and deemed accurate but not verified.
Special Thanks to our Chairman's circle
