March 2012 NCC E-Sheets

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12:00 noonMEMBERSHIP

MEETING

5:00 p.m.AMBASSADORS

MEETING

12:00 noonEXECUTIVECOMMITTEE

12:00 noonBOARD

OFDIRECTORS

11:30 a.m. business

Develop & DineLunch

Hilton Garden Inn3585 Solano Ave, Napa

7:30 - 9:30 a.m. WAKE UP

YOUR BUSINESSWEDNESDAY

The Real Social Media Bring a friend for free!

NAPA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE1556 First Street Napa, CA 94559707.226.7455 napachamber.com

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Please share this important information with your employees...

M arch 2012Event & Committee Calendar

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

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

Presidents Circle Premiere Level

Tune-In Every Friday! Today In TheWine Country

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

Host: Chris Templeton


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



Host: Jeri Gill




Connect with us!

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 ACTION

COMMITTEE


COMMITTEE

9:00 a.m.BUSINESS BUILDERS

8:00 - 9:15 a.m.LABOR LAWWORKSHOP

The MeritageResort & Spa

4:30-7:00 p.m.

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

CHALLENGE SERIESSubmit your nominations

for theCommunity Awards

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

SAVE THE DATE TO ATTEND

THIS SPECIAL LUNCH

Thursday, May 24, 201211 a.m. -12:30 p.m.

Napa Valley MarriottHotel & Spa

3425 Solano Avenue, Napa

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

Give the gift of recognition;nominate a Community Hero today!We encourage nominations for outstanding leadership, contributions &achievements toward the betterment of the communities throughout Napa Valley.

Nominate a Hero by March 12:napachamberfoundation.org

Presidents Circle Diamond Level


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Finding the Leader in you

Please circulate to all department management...

Jill will share leadership exercises and models that shehas gathered in her 15 years of running Napa Valleys localleadership program.

You will leave energized and excited about your leadershippossibilities and the future of Napa.

PRESENTER:

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BusinessW d day

Jill Techel, Mayor of Napa,Jill currently serves as Program Coordinator for Leadership Napa Valley andreceived the Preceptor Award for outstanding Leadership Professionals fromthe National Community Leadership Association in 2004. She has beenMayor of Napa since 2005.

From this seminar you will learn how leadership principles make adifference in your life:

P r e s e n

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What is Wake up yo r B siness Wednesda ?

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

creating a strong local economy nap

The Valleys Daily News Source

Presidents Circle

Wednesday,February 15, 2012

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

Napa Chamber of Commerce Board Room

1556 First Street, Napa

$20.00(Bring a colleague for free!)

RESERVATIONS REQUIREDContact:

NVC Small BusinessDevelopment Center at

707.253.3210

Register online atnapasbdc.org

Who Should Attend?Business owners, managers, and employers who want to become leaders.


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MIXER

Napa Chamber of Commerce 1556 First Street Napa 94559 707.226.7455 napachamber.com

providing networking opportunities

Dont miss this popular and effective networking event typically attended by more than 200 business people!

Please route to your employees & marketing manager...


Thu day,Feb. 16

5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

BE suRE to BRIng PLEntY of BusInEss caRds!

$10.00 - M mb($30.00 - P p ctiv M mb )

( No reservations necessary.)

includes: Mixer Entry 3 Raf e Tickets 4 Drink Tickets Unlimit d C ntact ... Inc dibl !

sPEcIaL thanks to:

Napa Valley MuseumCastello di Amorosa

Napa Chamber Ambassadors

A F Te rHoUrs

Thi d Thu day...

Access opportunities and socialize with infuencersfrom all over the Napa Valley!

Presidents Circle

naPa VaLLEY MusEuM55 PresIdenTs CIrCle, YoUnTvIlle

We share our MIXERphotos on our FB PageCheck it out!

facebook.com/napachamber


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Presidents Circle

LABOR LAW WORKSHOP

Thursday, March 1, 20128:00 - 9:15 a.m.

Napa Chamber Board Room1556 First Street, Napa

$40 Chamber members$65 non-members

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

RSVP by Feb. 28, 2012Register online at

napachamber.com

representing businessto government

Presented by Richard Rybicki of Rybicki & Associates, P.C.,a management-side employment law frm based in Napa.

Attend, Learn and Discuss

A changing economy signals signifcant changesin employment law and its enforcement. Thisworkshop will focus on recent changes and likelydevelopments in laws affecting all employers,large and small. This will be a one-hourroundtable discussion including a topic of focus.Additional time is allotted for employers to askquestions about specifc employment-law issues.

Please bring plenty of questions to thisinformal but informative discussion. This Workshop is designed for the SMALL and LARGEemployers. The Napa Chamber is committed to keeping youinformed and supporting your business, that is why we areoffering this critical series of workshops again in 2011. Make

your reservation today on napachamber.com or by phone707.226.7455. Coffee and tea will be available.


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the best connections happen over lunchDevelop & DBusiness

Where: Compadres Rio Grille, 505 Lincoln Ave, NapaWhen: First Friday of Every MonthDate: March 2, 2012Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm (Lunch Included)Cost: $30.00 Members; $60.00 Prospective Members

Reservations must be made 3 days prior, this event islimited to the frst 50 reservations. *Arrive early to place your materials at the Expose Your Business table.


Presidents Circle

network and build relationships on your lunch break!

one business is drawn to makea 10 minute presentation at afuture lunch

everyone promotestheir businesswith a30-second pitch

d is pla yyour mark eti n gmat eri als on t h eex pose your business t abl e*

share marketing ideas and successful business practices!

What technology do you use topromote your business?

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Sam SlaughterThe Techno Wizard

Bring PLENTY of Business Cards for the drawing! Winner gets a

spotlight presentation...

Napa Chamber of Commerce 1556 First Street Napa 94559 707.226.7455 napachamber.com

and Decembers winner is:


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T uesday ,M arch 20, 2012

M eriTage r esorT and s pa875 B ordeaux W ay , N apa

4:30 pm - 7:00 pm

(for more information call Lynn Page at 707.254.1145 or visit napachamber.com)

G E TYOUR

B U S I N E S S

N O T I C E D !

Yes, I would like to donate a prize forthe drawings during the EXPO!

Please FAX THIS FORM to 707.226.1171 and

drop off your item to the Chamber of ce at 1556 First Street in Napa by Monday, March 12th.

Item Donated:

Company: Contact:

Telephone:

Get Your Business Noticed...

Donate a Raf e Prize!


Presidents Circle Sponsors:


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Looking fora service ora solution to yourbusiness or personal needs?

Looking for new contacts and resources?Youll fnd everything at theNapa Valley Business Expo!Open to the Public Visit over 70 local businesses!

We Will Introduce You To the Service Youve Been Searching for...

n a p a c h a m b e r . c o m 7 0 7 . 2 2 6 . 7 4 5 5 creating a strong local economy providing networking opportunities

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*Napa Chamber of Commercepresents the 23 nd Annual

*Attendee Admission is

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4:30 p .m . - 7:00 p .m .

B th Pricing:Members: $350N n-Members: $500+ Extras, Electrical/Extra Table

Call Lynn Page f r m re inf rmati n and t register y ur b th by ph ne: 707.254.1145

* B th registrati n dates:Presidents Circle Members: February 7, 2012Members: February 14, 2012N n-Members: February 28, 2012

M nday thr ugh Friday:9:00 am to 12:00 pm or2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

When your date is available, pleasecall or come into the Chamberduring these hours...

Why do you think the Napa Valley Business EXPO is the must-exhibit event for your company each year?

We have participated in The Napa Chamber ExPosince m ving t Napa tw years ag . our inv lvementpr vided us with instant credibility as vested memberswith the staff and ther members. We have receivedp sitive business referrals fr m attendees in The NapaValley and the Fair eld/Vacaville area, and it is just afun event! ~Rick Enos, COMPADRES RIO GRILLE

The Business ExPo isthe ne l cal event thatwe make a pri rity t beinv lved with each year.Its ur pp rtunity tsh w ff whats newand different t Napaswh s wh .~Todd Iseri,

NAPA VALLEY MARRIOTT HOTEL& SPA

The Napa Chamber f C mmerceBusiness ExPo is a perfect venuet see and be seen by ur l calbusinesses. We have participated thepast several years and we plan tparticipate in the future.~Dennis Pedisich, RABOBANK

As a Napa D wnt wn merchant it isvital that we d business and supp rt

ur l cal business c mmunity andthe Business ExPo is the perfectopportunity to do just that. It brings thebusiness c mmunity t us and it givesus an pp rtunity t share ur e pertiseand services t th se wh might n t beaware f ur business.~S. Sultan, THE EYEWORKS OPTOMETRY The ExPo enables y u t be face t face with t ns f

people and tons of other businesses. In a world of emails, texts, and digital contact, you cant miss out on that opportunity to actually speak tos me ne ab ut y ur business. ~Tiffany Larsen, NAPA ADVENTURE BOOT CAMP

We arent a sales and marketing drivenc mpany yet. Weve participated in the BusinessExPo f r ver 12 years. We get m re access t urpast and current cust mers in this ne event thanwe d in all ther events c mbined f r the year. ~Dean Bowen, NET-FLOW CORPORATION


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The 6 th Annual Napa Valley

Who Are the Heroes in Our Community?

Submit your nomination online at napachamberfoundation.org. Nomination forms are also available at Mechanics Bankand the Napa Chamber of Commerce. For more information, contact the Napa Chamber at 707.226.7455.

SUBMIT NOMINATIONS BY Monday, March 12 th

Outstanding Community Booster of the YearThis individual actively promotes and represents theircommunity in a positive manner, helping to preserve andimprove the quality o li e in Napa Valley.

Outstanding Healthcare Professionalof the Year

This individual or group gives above and beyond what isrequired in their pro ession, and inspires others to supporta signifcant healthcare related cause or the bettermento li e in Napa Valley.

Outstanding Napa Valley College Studentof the Year

This individual embodies the characteristics o a greatstudent leader through scholastic achievement andcommunity involvement.

Outstanding Hospitality/Tourism Award This individual or group gives above and beyond what

is required in their pro ession, and inspires others topromote the virtues o Napa Valley as a premiervisitor destination.

Outstanding Nonpro t Employee of the Year This individual gives above and beyond what is required

in their pro ession, and inspires others to support asignifcant cause or the betterment o li e in Napa Valley.

Outstanding Nonpro t Organizationof the YearThis group gives above and beyond what is required in

their pro ession, and inspires others to support theircause or the betterment o li e in Napa Valley.

The Napa Chamber Foundation and Mechanics Bank Are Proud To Announce

Community AwaCelebrating Communi

This event is designed to recognize local community leaders, individuals and businesses or their outstandingleadership, contributions and/or achievements toward the betterment o the communities o Napa Valley. If you would like to submit a nomination, we encourage you to do so TODAY !

Nominations are now being accepted in the following categories:

SUBMIT NOMINATIONS BY Monday, March 12 th

scan for online nominationsform & event registration


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Based on the criteria on the back of this form - Please check category:

o Outstanding Community Booster of the Yearo Outstanding Healthcare Professional of the Yearo Outstanding Napa Valley College Student of the Yearo Outstanding Hospitality/Tourism Professional of the Year

o Outstanding Nonpro t Employee of the Yearo Outstanding Nonpro t Organization of the Year

Outstanding Public Safety Person of the Year will beawarded through the appropriate public agency.

Explain in 250-750 words how the individual or group meets the award criteria (see page 2) including their majoraccomplishments, awards, philanthropic achievements, volunteerism, or other recognitions received in the last year.

Please provide the name and contact information of nominee:

Please attach any supporting documentation or other pertinent information on your nominee includingarticles from newspapers, trade publications or newsletters. Submit your written nomination(s) in person orby email, no later than Monday, March 12, 2012 to either event sponsor below:

Mechanics Bank433 Soscol Avenue, Suite B-161Napa, CA [email protected]: 707.256.4482

Napa Chamber Foundation1556 First StreetNapa, CA [email protected]: 707.226.1171

For more information about the Napa Valley Community Awards or to nominate online,please visit napachamberfoundation.org

Mechanics Bank1015 Adams St.St. Helena, CA [email protected] Phone: 707.967.4790

Please provide the nominator contact information:


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This individual actively promotes and represents their community in a positivemanner, helping to preserve and improvethe quality of life in Napa Valley.c :

Demonstrates high level of integrity Accomplishes signi cant results onbehalf of the community

Embodies a spirit of volunteerism,altruism and respect

Encourages and supports the visions andcontributions of others

Inspires others by the example of theirlife and their words

This individual or group gives aboveand beyond what is required in their profession, and inspires others to support a signi cant healthcare related cause for the betterment of life in the Napa Valley.c :

Demonstrates high level of integrity Accomplishes signi cant results on

behalf of the community Embodies a spirit of volunteerism,

altruism and respect Encourages and supports the visions and

contributions of others


This individual demonstrates action, onor off the job, that is considered beyond the call of duty providing assistance tothe public that serves to enhance thelives and well-being of life in Napa Valley.c :(Must be nominated throughappropriate agency.)

Demonstrates high level of integrity Accomplishes signi cant results onbehalf of the community

Embodies a spirit of service,responsiveness and respect

Encourages and supports the visions andcontributions of others


Must be a paid employee of a law, re orEMS agency

This individual embodies thecharacteristics of a great student leader through scholastic achievement and community involvement.c :

Demonstrates high level of integrity Participates in extra-curricular activitiessuch as athletics, arts, etc.

Encourages and supports the visionsand contributions of others


This individual or group gives aboveand beyond what is required in their

profession, and inspires others to promote the virtues of Napa Valley as a premier visitor destination.

c : Demonstrates high level of integrity Accomplishes signi cant results on


altruism and respect Encourages and supports the visions

and contributions of others Inspires others by the example of their

life and their words

This individual gives above and beyond what is required in their

profession, and inspires others tosupport a signi cant cause for thebetterment of life in Napa Valley.




and contributions of others Inspires others by the example of

their life and their words

This group gives above and beyond what is required in their profession,and inspires others to support their cause for the betterment of life inNapa Valley.




and contributions of others Inspires others by the example of

their life and their words

outstaNdiNg commuNityBooster oF the year

outstaNdiNg healthcareProFessioNal oF the year

outstaNdiNg PuBlic saFetyPersoN oF the year

outstaNdiNg NaPa Valley collegestudeNt oF the year

outstaNdiNg hosPitality/tourismProFessioNal award

outstaNdiNg NoN-ProFitorgaNizatioN oF the year

outstaNdiNg NoN ProFitemPloyee oF the year


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12:00 noonMEMBERSHIP

MEETING

5:00 p.m.AMBASSADORS

MEETING

12:00 noonEXECUTIVECOMMITTEE

12:00 noonBOARD

OFDIRECTORS

11:30 a.m. business

Develop & DineLunch

Hilton Garden Inn3585 Solano Ave, Napa

NAPA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE1556 First Street Napa, CA 94559707.226.7455 napachamber.com

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Please share this important information with your employees...

F ebruary 2012Event & Committee Calendar

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

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

Presidents Circle Premiere Level









Host: Jeri Gill

Connect with us!

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

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


COMMITTEE


COMMITTEE

5:30-7:00 p.m.After Hours Mixer Napa Valley Museum

55 Presidents Circle, Yountville

9:00 a.m.BUSINESS BUILDERS

Presidents Circle Diamond Level

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

PRESIDENTS DAYChamber Of ce Closed

7 :00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.LEADERSHIP

CHALLENGE SERIESCultivating the Best inOurselves, Our Teams,and Our Relationships

7:30 - 9:30 a.m. WAKE UP

YOUR BUSINESSWEDNESDAY

Finding the Leader in You

Bring a friend for free!

March 20 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

The MeritageResort & Spa

Help us recognize local community leaders, individuals and businessesfor their outstanding leadership, contributions and/or achievements

toward the betterment of the communities of Napa Valley.Submit your nominations by Monday March 12th!

Booth Regis t ra t ion Dates :Presidents Circle Members : February 7Members: February 14Non-Members : February 28When your date is available, please call or come intothe Chamber during these hours...Monday through Friday:9:00 am to 12:00 pm or 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Request for Recognition! Thursday, May 2411:00am-12:30pm

Napa Valley

MarriottHotel & Spa

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March 2012 NCC E-Sheets