2010 NOVEMBER NCC E-SHEETS

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NAPA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

1556 First Street Napa, CA 94559

707.226.7455 napachamber.com

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

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Presidents Circle

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Please share this important information with your employees...

November 2010Event & Committee Calendar

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

Presidents Circle

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5:00 p.m.AMBASSADORS

MEETING

12:00 noon

BOARD OFDIRECTORS

9:00 a.m.BUSINESS BUILDERS

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

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

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

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

12:00 noon

MEMBERSERVICES COMMITTEE

Bistro Sabor

8:30 - 10:00 a.m.

GREEN ANDSUSTAINABLE

PRACTICESCOMMITTEE

8:15 a.m.

LEGISLATIVE ACTIONCOMMITTEE

8:15 a.m.

LEGISLATIVE ACTIONCOMMITTEE

3:00 p.m.

EXECUTIVECOMMITTEE

5:30-7:00 p.m.

MIXPOThe Westin

Verasa, Napa1314 McKinstry Street

Napa, CA

Tune-In Every Friday!Today In TheWine Country9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

on KVON 1440 Radio AM

Tune-In Every Friday!Today In TheWine Country9 a.m. to 10 a.m.


THANKSGIVINGChamber Ofce Closed

Chamber Ofce Closed

VETERANS DAYChamber Ofce Closed

11:30 a.m.FIRST FRIDAY

Business DevelopmentLunch

Hilton Garden Inn3585 Solano Ave, Napa

Wake Up

YoUrBUsiness

WednesdaY

7:30 - 9:30 a.m.Workplace Taboos:

Sexual Harassment Guidelines

Bring a friend for free!

MIXPO at

The Westin Verasa, Napa

November 18, 2010

The Meritage Resort & Spa875 Bordeaux Way, Napa

Friday

January 21, 2011

Did you know...

The Napa Chamber of Commerce plays a key role in businesses, events and

programs designed to support and sustain a strong local economy. Learn

more on how your chamber can support your needs at napachamber.com

SAVE THE DATE


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When?

Wednesday, November 177:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Where?Napa Chamber of

Commerce Boardroom1556 First Street, Napa

How Much?$20.00

(bring a friend for free)

RESERVATIONS REQUIREDContact:

NVC Sa BusinessDeveopent Center at

707.253.3210

What is Wake Up Your Business Wednesday?

Small Business Workshops designed to help local entrepreneurs gain insight into specifc business topics and network with local

business owners. Presented in partnership with the Napa Valley College Small Business Development Center (NVC SBDC) and theNapa Chamber o Commerce Business Builders Committee. These workshops are held on the third Wednesday o every month, ora complete calendar o events, visit napachamber.com creating a strong local economy napachamber.com

Please circulate to all department management...

ThIS SEmINAR WIll ANSWER... What is Unlawful Harassment? Who Can Be Harassed? What are Different Types of Harassment Dened by Law?

How Do I Prevent it in My Business? What Should I Do in the Event Harassment Has Been Claimed?

What Training is Legally Required?

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PRESENTERS:

Bill Cremen has been the General Manager o a Guest Ranch,overseeing the operations o a hotel, restaurant, recreation, andequestrian program. As a High School Principal and the President

o a large not-or-proft program serving troubled teens, Bill hasworked closely with Mental Health, Social Service, Education, and LawEnorcement Ofcials, Judicial Courts, and amilies in need o guidancetowards a healthier liestyle.Bill has specialized in working with companies and their employeesin the enhancement o sot skills techniques. Organizations that haveattended Bills trainings have benefted through better communicationin the workplace, higher morale, collaborative teamwork, and overallincreased productivity.

Harassment in the workforce are important issues most employers interpret

incorrectly; comon belief is it wont happen to them or these laws just dont

apply to them. Navigating the legal landscape is not impossible, but the

legalities of sexual harassment are extensive and take time to learn. This

presentation covers issues such as understanding, preventing and dealing

with unlawful harassment in the workplace

Bring a Friend for Free!

NAVIGATING THE WORKFORCE PREVENTING SEXUAL HARASSMENT


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Why should you Attend?

Plentyoftimetonetworkandbuildrelationshipsinthemiddleofday,soyoudonthavetospendyourpersonaltimenetworking!

30-Secondpitchtopromoteyourbusiness.

DisplayyourmarketingmaterialsontheExposeYourBusinesstable.(Pre-registerandgetthereearlytoplaceyourmaterials-spaceislimitedto1x1.5onan8fttable.)

OpportunityDrawingtomakea10minutepresentationaboutyourbusinessatfuturemeetings!

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What you dont knowCANhurt you!

Stay on top o these developments by

attending this important event - conductedby expert in the feld o labor lawcompliance...

Rick Rybicki of Rybicki & Associates,

P.C. will provide you with the latestinormation on how to stay within the law inthis difcult but critically important area oyour business.

California courts have been busy again this year,

issuing dozens of opinions changing employers

obligations under state and federal employment laws.

representingbusiness togovernment

Thursday,

December 9, 2010

8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noonHilton Garden Inn

3585 Solano Ave, Napa

$65 Chamber Members$90 Non-Members

RSVP by November 30th

Register online at

napachamber.com707.226.7455

LABOR LAW UPDATE

please route to your HR manager...

Check out the Compliance Section o the online Chamber Store at napachamber.com or all

o your labor compliance products. Napa Chamber members are able to purchase required

products at greatly reduced rates, including the HR Handbook or Caliornia and the Caliornia

Labor Digest. Questions? Contact Lynn Page at (707) 254-1145 or [email protected].


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Your Napa Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the Annual Business of the

Year Award. This is your opportunity to nominate your own business or a fellow members

business for special recognition by your Chamber.

Any Napa Chamber of Commerce business, that is a member in good standing since 1/1/10, is eligible for

nomination. Although success may be measured in a variety of ways, businesses nominated for this Award will

also be rated on these qualities:

Practicing high integrity and socially responsible business practices

Providing a positive community image and inspiring others to do so

Exhibiting innovation and creativity

Demonstrating commitment to the support and promotion of the community Taking a leadership role in activities that the community at large

ITS EASY TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS IMPORTANT AWARD...

Please return this form with information and documentation for complete with least three of the followingareas for your nominee:

1. How has this business distinguished itself from the other businesses in the same industry? Cite

any innovative ideas or creative methods used.

2. Please provide specific details about any community-minded or volunteer activities that this

business has engaged in. Attach documentation, if available.

3. Are there any examples of this business making a choice to do the right thing even at the

expense of making a profit?

4. What charitable causes or organizations has this business financially supported? Please bespecific and cite as many as possible.

5. Share examples of how this business values its employees.

6. Does this business use sustainable business practices? Give specific examples.

The deadline for nominations is 5 p.m. December 10, 2010.

The winner of the Napa Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year Award will beannounced at the Annual Dinner and Installation of Officers on January 21, 2011.

THE 8TH ANNUAL

BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

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NAME OF BUSINESS CONTACT PERSON

ADDRESS PHONE:

NOMINATED BY (BUSINESS NAME): CONTACT PERSON:

EMAIL: PHONE:

NOMINATION FORM

Deadline for nomination is 5 p.m. December 10, 2010

Return by Fax or Mail to: Napa Chamber of Commerce, 1556 First Street, Napa, CA 94559 Fax 707.226.1171

Call for Nominations!


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SAVE THE DATE!

ANNUAL DINNERJANUARY 21, 2011The Meritage Resort and Spa

875 Bordeaux Way, Napa


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Were all business.

napachamber.com

Creating a strong local economy

Promoting the community

Providing networking opportunities

Supporting a sustainable future

Representing business to government

Engaging in political action

SHOP AND HIRE LOCALLY!SPEnding YouR dollaRS in thE CitY whERE You livE

hElPS CREatE a StRong loCal EConomY.

Creating a strong local economy Promoting the community Providing networking opportunities Suppor ting a sustainable future Representing business to government Engaging in political actionac

naPa ChamBER oF CommERCE

1556 First Street Napa, CA 94559

707.226.7455 napachamber.com

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Presidents Circle

Diamond Level:

Please share this important information with your employees...

December 2010Event & Committee Calendar

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

Presidents Circle

Diamond Level

Presidents Circle Premier Level:

12:00 noon

BoaRd oFdiRECtoRS

a lcePine Ridge Winery

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

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

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

8:15 a.m.

lEgiSlativE aCtionCommittEE

3:00 p.m.

EXECutivECommittEE

Tune-In Every Friday!ty i tewe Cry9 a.m. to 10 a.m.


Tune-In Every Friday!ty i tewe Cry9 a.m. to 10 a.m.


ChRiStmaS EvEChamber OfceCloses at Noon

11:30 a.m.FiRSt FRidaY

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Compadres Rio Grille505 Lincoln Ave, Napa

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holidaY BREaKChamber Ofce Will Be Closed From December 27th thru December 31st

miXER5:30-7:00 p.m.

Black Stallion winery4089 Silverado Trail

Napa, CA

January 21, 2011 The Meritage Resort and Spa

8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

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Hilton Garden Inn

12:00 noon

amBaSSadoRSlunChEon

White House Inn & Spa

REGISTER at napachamber.com or by phone at 707.226.7455

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2010 NOVEMBER NCC E-SHEETS