Chambergram 3/1/2010

Monday, 01 March 2010 14:39

Join the campaign to qualify and pass the Local Taxpayer, Public Safety, and Transportation Protection Act for this November’s ballot. If passed by voters, the initiative would stop the state raids and borrowing from local government, which jeopardizes public safety, transportation, transit and other vital local services. Contact the Foster City Chamber for more information and to sign the petition. 573-7600

WELCOME NEWEST MEMBER PENINSULA SHOPS!

Peninsula Shops, a public community platform; connecting local business with local consumers, is a centralized, experienced, simple and affordable platform helping the community connect. www.peninsulashops.com

Seminar Windows® 7! Thursday, 3/4/10

Find out what the buzz is all about.
Here’s your chance to get up close and personal with the latest productivity enhancements, as well as safety and security improvements that Windows® 7 provides.
Come find out how Windows 7 helps your business work the way you want.
When: Thursday March 4, 2010
Time: 5:15- 7pm
Location: Wind Room - Foster City Community Center (above Library) 1000 E. Hillsdale Blvd.
Join us for a firsthand look at Windows 7: Doing the tasks you do everyday are easier and faster with Windows 7. You can share files and devices easily, find the information you need, stay productive anywhere and protect your data so you can spend more time helping your business grow.

• See a live demo of Windows 7
• Try Windows 7 out for yourself at live demo stations
• Ask Microsoft Partners questions about upgrading your system
• Get a chance to win great prizes

Don't miss this fun and exciting event. Space is limited so be sure to register today!
Call 573-7600 to reserve your space!

SPECIAL THANKS TO PAM FROM PICCADILLY Catering & Restaurant for a great Mixer!

Despite the rain, we had a great crowd and fabulous food and entertainment!

Pam would like to thank everyone for their support and announce that she has brought in a new partner. Her name is LaTisa Brooks. She is the founder of Classi Scorpio Inc. She is responsible for some of the new changes made to Piccadilly. She will handling all Piccadilly managerial duties and in charge of Lunch at Piccadilly, happy hour and event coordinator. Please stop by and welcome her. She has brought in her ideas and years of experience that will bring more business to Piccadilly and create a way people can have a good time in town.

Happy hour will continue at Piccadilly as buffet style for only $10. Menu will vary. Live DJ with $3 beers and $5 wine.

Law Library lecture: Basic Bankruptcy for Debtors, March 11, 2010

Redwood City-Bankruptcy is a means for debtors to obtain financial relief through liquidation or reorganization of debts. Maureen Lainez & Monica Murphy of Lainez & Murphy will provide an overview of the new law and filing options for those considering bankruptcy at a noontime lecture at the San Mateo County Law Library, Thursday, March 11, 2010, at 12 noon. The public is invited to attend this free lecture at the Law Library located at 710 Hamilton Street, Redwood City. For more information please contact Karen Lutke at 650-363-4913 or visit the Law Library online at www.smcll.org.

Foster City Arts & Wine Festival –Resident Artists Exhibition - June 5 & 6, 2010

Call for entries! Artists of all mediums, including sculpture and photography, are welcome  to participate. Foster City residents and employees are invited. Art pieces must be completed within the last 2 years. Entry deadline , May 20, 2020. Entry forms are available at the Foster City Chamber of Commerce, 1031 E Hillsdale Blvd, # F. This is an excellent opportunity for local artists to show their individual artistic talents.

Free Emergency Preparedness Seminar

In the Bay Area, the threat of earthquake, flood, fires, terrorism and other disasters is present every day.  Do you know what you would do if events threatened your life, your family and your property?

The Foster City Fire Department is pleased to present a Free Emergency Preparedness Seminar for Foster City residents on Saturday, March 6, 2010, from 9 AM to 11 AM at the Fire Station.

Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Time Change

A resolution was approved by the City Council on February 1, 2010 to change the meeting time of the Foster City Parks and Recreation Committee from 7:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. This change will become effective at the next scheduled meeting on March 3, 2010.

Prepare Your Garden with Free Compost Spring 2010

Back by popular demand and in appreciation of resident participation in the curbside yard trimmings program, RethinkWaste and the City of Foster City have teamed up to give away FREE compost.

Free compost events will take place from 8 AM to 5 PM, or as long as supplies last, on the following dates in Spring 2010:

• Saturday, March 13
• Saturday, April 10

Additional dates are likely to be schedule in Fall 2010.

PJCC Invites Local Artists for First-Ever Community Art Show

The PJCC is hosting our first-ever juried art show and we’re encouraging local artists (18 years and older) to submit their work for consideration. The event includes cash and non-cash awards, and selected works will be featured in the Center’s award-winning art gallery; here, artists will also enjoy the opportunity to sell their work. To learn more, please visit http://www.pjcc.org/arts/art-show.html.

Peninsula Ballet Theater

Peninsula Ballet Theatre is offering for a limited time a 15% Chamber of Commerce discount on all seats to their Spring show, “Sleeping Beauty’s Wedding” at the Mountain View Performing Arts Center. Dates: Saturday March 27 at 4 PM and Sunday March 28 at 2 PM. Order on line at www.PeninsulaBallet.org and enter the discount code FCCHAMBER Orders must be placed by March 24.

Community Education, San Mateo Community College District classes for Spring 2010

Online 24-7: http://communityed.smccd.edu

By mail: 3401 CSM Drive, San Mateo, CA 94402

By phone: 650-574-6149

By fax: 650-574-6014

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!

Secrets of a Super Memory

Discover skills used by memory superstars. Learn how to memorize a book, remember the names of 400 people and learn a foreign language effectively.

Pharmacy Technician Training Program

This program includes externship placement. Program completion qualifies you to apply for certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board. Offered in cooperation with Boston Reed College.

Food Handling Test Preparation – ServSafe Food Safety Certification & Exam

California law requires that all food-handling facilities have at least one certified food safety person on site.

Lighten Up Your Home!

Learn how to layer light and use lighting in unexpected ways. Particular emphasis will be placed on the new era of lighting that is coming our way – LED lighting, wireless lighting, and new cutting edge lighting products.

Smarter Property Management

Come learn the ins and outs of property management and gain more confidence managing your rental .

MS Excel Basics

Learn how to create, format and navigate worksheets, search data, perform mathematical calculations, develop workbooks, edit cells, create formulas, summarize data and more.

Internet Marketing for Beginners

Learn to develop a website that sells, test a mock product before investing a single dollar into production, beat 60% of the competition in less than ten minutes, optimize your search engine ranking and more!

Internet Marketing Intermediate

Learn step-by-step how to build two different business models online and how to : find buyers for your product before you create it; set up your business account to earn payments and pay for expenses automatically; use a simple tool to get to the first page of Google; and have Google pay for your next product launch.

Accounting Fundamentals

Gain a new skill or enhance your job performance by learning the basic skills of accounting: how to analyze, record and summarize business transaction using the Accounting Equation, double-entry accounting (debits and credits), how to prepare financial statements and financial reporting.

Speaking without Words – The Secret Meaning of Body Language

Learn the secrets of establishing a winning, confident impression, “signatures” that affect success and promotion, five ways to detect possible deception, and more.

Discover the Wines and Foods of Argentina!

Join us for an evening of wines and foods from Argentina. White and red wines are paired with empanadas, sauces such as chimichurri and criolla, ducle de leche cookies and other Argentine specialties.

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Check our website at www.fostercitychamber.com for a complete calendar of chamber events and information.

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