Chambergram 1/25/10
Monday, 25 January 2010 09:26
ARE YOU AMBASSADOR MATERIAL?
Do you love to meet new people? Do you promote your business best when you are face-to face?
As an ambassador of the Chamber you are the FIRST person people see at any event!
You have the advantage of becoming a familiar face in the community and being able to promote your business and the Chamber at the same time! Ambassadors are listed in the Community Guide, on the website, in the newsletters and more!
The Role of an Ambassador
- Assist as a working volunteer at Chamber events
- To call on existing as well as new members
- To recruit new members
What’s in it for you?
An opportunity to be out and about in the community in a prestigious role. It’s a way to work for the betterment of the business community, to be involved and to meet new people and a chance to make contacts which could prove valuable in promoting one’s own business or service.
Interested? Call the Chamber at 573-7600!
Gold Medal Anniversary
Join Gold Medal for its annual celebration at the Foster City Rec center from 12 to 5 on January 24th 2010. FREE Tee Shirts, Awards and Food. Chosen as Best of the Bay for Martial Art Schools, GM will be hosting a free event for all Foster City residents every month. Come find out why we are number one with our families.
START THE DAY OFF RIGHT!
Jamba Juice Foster City will be selling Hot Organic Steal Cut Oatmeal for ONLY $1 on Wednesday January 27 and February 3 from 6a.m. till 2p.m. so come in early! If businesses would like to order a bulk for their employees they may call the store a day prior to put in the order. Store phone number is 650-571-6200.
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Seminar- Financial Strategies for Employees in Transition |
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Today’s headlines are scary. Government bailouts of insurance and mortgage giants, as well as the big three automakers, are all over the news. Companies having to close their doors or layoff their valued employees seems to be a daily occurrence. The stock market has had a dramatic effect on the retirement accounts of baby boomers. This class will review three key areas where employees in transition – whether retiring or recently laid off – can take action upon:
Chamber member Kirsten Weiss from SGC Financial and Insurance Services will be the presenter. This information should not be considered as specific tax/legal advice. You should consult your tax/legal advisor regarding your own specific tax/legal situation. Kirsten Weiss, Financial Advisor. CA Insurance License #: 0G53502. Registered Representative, Investment Advisor Representative, Securian Financial Services Inc. Securities Dealer member FINRA/SIPC; A Registered Investment Advisor, SGC, Inc. is Independently Owned and Operated. Tracking Number #125498 and DOFU 11-2009. |
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Location : Chamber Office, 1031 E Hillsdale Blvd, Suite F, Foster City |
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Upcoming Foster City Library Events
More exciting things are happening at the newly remodeled Foster City Library
Tuesday February 2nd--Paws for Tales from 7-8PM. Children in first through fifth grade have the chance to read to rescue dogs for 10 minutes. Sign up with Cynthia Rider at
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or call the library.
Saturday Feb 6th from 8:30-10AM--Refresh your Microsoft Office skills in this hands-on 90 minute overview. It's a free class led by Stephen Ludlum. Sign up at
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or at the Information Desk.
Wednesday February 10th at 7:30 PM--Meet new mystery author Michelle Gagnon. Our book club will discuss her latest mystery, The Gatekeeper, but all mystery fans are invited.
Tuesday February 16th from 7-9PM--Lawyers in the Library--Have a free twenty minute appointment with attorney whose specialty is bankruptcy and real estate. Sign up with
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or call library. Space is very limited.
Two shows in one place.
Where: Lana's Esthetics; 1117 So. 'B' St, Ste # 6, San Mateo, CA 94401
Time: 5:30 to 7:30PM Date: January 25, 2010 RSVP: Lana 650 573-1555
Silpada Designs Jewelry- Lana Vorrises -www.mysilpada.com/lana.vorrises 650 703-7473
Come see the latest jewelry designs that are relevant and stylish for accessorizing todays wardrobe styles. Prices range from $25.00 to $250. Sterling silver and semi precious stones. Bring a friend.
The Gold Bug- Julie Sautter -650 207-9757
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Bring your outdated, broken or no longer wanted gold. Julie Sautter will assess the purity and karat and offer you cash for your gold based on the price of gold that day. Then you have the option to sell if you wish.
Community Education, San Mateo Community College District, SPRING 2010
By phone: 650-574-6149 Online 24-7: http://communityed.smccd.edu
Discover a Career in Healthcare
Learn about careers in healthcare as a Pharmacy Technician, financing options, prerequisites and externship in the training program! Call (800)830-2228 to register.
Retirement
Learn all about investments, long-term health care, Social Security, Medicare, pension options and lifestyle issues. You will learn how to manage your money for secure income and reduced taxes, and walk home with an individual financial plan. Spouses attend free.
All About Patents
Get empowered to confidently pursue your ideas and protect your inventions before filing for costly patents, search patents worldwide fast and free, and more!
Make Money from Your Inventions
Bringing a new invention or product to the market can be costly. Before spending thousands of dollars needlessly, learn how to select a winning strategy for your business and secure partners and financing, sell your inventions before they are produced. Find out how you can build dazzling cost-effective prototypes to attract partners, license your inventions and patents and save on start-up costs.
Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People
Music teachers may not want you to know this, but you don’t need years of weekly lessons in order to play the piano. In just a few hours you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment.
How to Play Piano by Ear
Professional piano players don’t need sheet music, and neither will you after this session. Learn how to pick out the melodies on the piano – and then add the correct chords to make the music complete. Also suitable for guitar players and other chord instruments.
Beyond Entrepreneurship – Practical Keys to Running Your Business
Learn how to run a thriving business by acquiring knowledge in business planning, resource mapping and timelines, marketing and sales, employee management and finance. Receive great tools and resources to run your business more effectively and successfully!
An Unforgettable Evening with Leonardo da Vinci
Get ready to see and think like the great master Leonardo daVinci, as you engage yourself in this interactive theatrical lecture! A true Renaissance man, daVinci used his creativity and resourcefulness to travel great distances as an artist, botanist, mathematician, engineer, and musician. Learn how he turned his limitations of being an illegitimate child, lack of any formal education, and other life challenges into remarkable advantages to maneuver through life and succeed. Be inspired by his revolutionary feats retold through acting, and unlock your own creativity!
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.
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