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Business
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Vision CreatiVe Business thinking/ essential small Business PraCtiCes

Vision and Creativity will help you get noticed! What do you want people to notice about your business? What makes you different? From this seminar you will learn essential small business practices:

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Napa Chamber of Commerce Board Room
1556 First Street, Napa

Developing a comprehensive business plan Understanding your financials Developing and maintaining a good recordkeeping system Providing good customer service Bring a business associate and be ready to walk away with new strategies for increasing business success!

PRESENTERS:
Carolynne Gamble, MFA

$20.00
(Bring a colleague for free!)

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED Contact: NVC Small Business Development Center at 707.253.3210 Register online at napasbdc.org

Carolynne is a Napa Valley artist, Marketing Specialist, and teacher at Napa Valley College and Solano College Small Business Development Centers. She is a graphic designer with over 25 years of experience in marketing and public relations. She is local chamber member.

Sandy Stelter, CPO

Sandy is a Business Advisor for the Solano College and Napa Valley College Small Business Development Centers as well as a business owner. She has 10 plus years experience as a results-oriented manager with a progressive legal publishing and software organization. With detail-oriented experience from working in public, corporate and legal libraries, Sandy developed skills in areas of organization, records management, software testing, customer support, teaching, facilitating and research.

What is Wake up Your Business Wednesday?

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

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2012 Napa Chamber Calendar

January February March April May June July 18 20 26 3 15 16 1 2 20 21 6 18 19 26 4 16 17 24 1 7 20 21 18 19 Wake Up Your Business Wednesday Annual Dinner at Napa Valley Marriott Hotel & Spa All Member Briefing Business Develop & Dine at Hilton Garden Inn Wake-Up Your Business Wednesday After Hours Mixer at Napa Valley Museum Labor Law Workshop Business Develop & Dine at Compadres Rio Grille Napa Valley Business Expo & Mixer Wake Up Your Business Wednesday Business Develop & Dine at Hilton Garden Inn Wake Up Your Business Wednesday MIXPO at Napa Smith Brewery & Winery All Member Briefing Business Develop & Dine at Compadres Rio Grille Wake Up Your Business Wednesday No Mixer - Please enjoy Chefs Market Napa Valley Community Awards No BD&D - Please enjoy Auction Napa Valley Labor Law Workshop Wake Up Your Business Wednesday After Hours Mixer at Bank of Marin Wake Up Your Business Wednesday Annual Benefit Golf Tournament & Mixer at Eagle Vines Vineyards & Golf Club Business Develop & Dine at Hilton Garden Inn MIXPO at Melissa Teaff Catering Business Develop & Dine at Compadres Rio Grille Wake Up Your Business Wednesday After Hours Mixer at Reata (was Valley Gate Vineyards) Labor Law Workshop All Member Briefing Business Develop & Dine at Hilton Garden Inn E-3 Economic Conference Wake Up Your Business Wednesday After Hours Mixer at Travis Credit Union Business Develop & Dine at Compadres Rio Grille Wake Up Your Business Wednesday MIXPO Labor Law Update for 2013 Business Develop & Dine at Hilton Garden Inn After Hours Mixer at Napa Ford Lincoln Mercury

August 3 16 September 7 19 20 26 27 October 5 TBD 17 18 November 2 7 15 December 6 7 20

The Napa Chamber Foundation and Mechanics Bank Are Proud To Announce The Napa Chamber Foundation and Mechanics Bank Are Proud To Announce

Community Awards Community Awards

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Celebrating Community Celebrating Community

Who Who Are the Heroes inCommunity? Are the Heroes in Our Our Community?
This eventThis event is to recognize recognize local community leaders, individuals and businesses for their outstanding is designed designed to local community leaders, individuals and businesses for their outstanding leadership, contributions and/or achievements toward the betterment of the communities of Napa Valley. leadership, contributions and/or achievements toward the betterment of the communities of Napa Valley. If you would like to submit a submit a nomination, we encourage you TODAY! TODAY! If you would like to nomination, we encourage you to do so to do so Nominations are now being accepted accepted in the following categories: Nominations are now being in the following categories:

Outstanding Community Booster of the Year the Year Outstanding Hospitality/Tourism Award Award Outstanding Community Booster of Outstanding Hospitality/Tourism
This individual actively promotes and represents their This individual actively promotes and represents their This individual or group gives above and above and beyond what This individual or group gives beyond what communitycommunity inmanner, helping to preserveto preserve andrequired in required in their profession, and inspires others to in a positive a positive manner, helping and is is their profession, and inspires others to improve the quality thelife in Napalife in Napa Valley. promote the virtues theNapa Valley as a premier a premier improve of quality of Valley. promote of virtues of Napa Valley as visitor destination. visitor destination.

Outstanding Healthcare Professional Outstanding Healthcare Professional of the Year the Year of

Outstanding Nonprofit Employee of the Year the Year Outstanding Nonprofit Employee of

Outstanding Nonprofit Organization Outstanding Nonprofit Organization Outstanding Napa Valley College Student Student of the Year the Year of Outstanding Napa Valley College of the Year the Year of This group This group gives above and beyond what in required in gives above and beyond what is required is
their and inspires others to support their This individual embodies the characteristics of a great of a great their profession, profession, and inspires others to support their This individual embodies the characteristics cause for the bettermentbetterment of life in Napa Valley. cause for the of life in Napa Valley. student leader through scholastic achievement and student leader through scholastic achievement and communitycommunity involvement. involvement.

This This individual gives beyond what is required This individual or group gives above and above and beyond what is individual gives above and above and beyond what is required This individual or group gives beyond what is in their profession, profession, and inspires others to support a in their and inspires others to support a required in required in their profession, and inspires others to support their profession, and inspires others to support significant cause for the bettermentbetterment of life in Napa Valley. significant cause for the of life in Napa Valley. a significant healthcare healthcare related cause for the betterment a significant related cause for the betterment of life in Napalife in Napa Valley. of Valley.

SUBMIT NOMINATIONS BY SUBMIT NOMINATIONS BY

Monday, March 12th 12th Monday, March

scan for online nominations form & event registration

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

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Third Thursday...

AfTer HoUrs

BLuE oak schooL

1436 Polk sTreeT, NAPA
($30.00 - Prospective Members)
(No reservations necessary.)

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

providing networking opportunities

$10.00 - Members

Dec. 15

Thursday,

includes: Mixer Entry 4 Drink Tickets

3 Raffle Tickets Unlimited Contacts... Incredible! sPEcIaL thanks to:

BE suRE to BRIng PLEntY of BusInEss caRds!

Access opportunities and socialize with influencers from all over the Napa Valley!

Model Bakery The Hess Collection Winery Treasury Wine Estates Napa Chamber Ambassadors

We share our MIXER photos on our FB Page Check it out! facebook.com/napachamber

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

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Friday, January 20, 2012

Napa Chamber of Commerce

ANNuAl DiNNer
Annual General Membership Meeting and Installation of Officers and Directors

Napa Valley Marriott Hotel & Spa

3425 Solano Ave, Napa

Join us in celebrating...
Citizen of the Year Gary Garaventa Ambassador of the Year Business of the Year

6:30pm $110.00 pp
Table of 10: $1000.00 black tie optional

connecting commerce to community

Register online at napachamber.com

or call 707.226.7455
The Napa Chambers Annual Dinner and Awards event offers a point in time for the Napa Chamber to show appreciation to you, our membership; to update you on the Chambers accomplishments and strategic vision; and for you to help us honor those significant contributors who routinely go above and beyond to support building a strong local economy and ensure that Napa is a healthy, prosperous and inclusive community. Breathe, Balance, and Bold are terms typically used in evaluating wine vintages and reflect the industry of our incoming Chair, Debra Dommen from Treasury Wine Estates. In 2011 our economy experienced a year similar to our 2011 harvest... the kind of year that tests nerves, skill and the capacity to deal with conditions out of your control and find ways to be creative and sustainable. We took a deep breath and worked more with our networks, managed more with less and reflected on fundamentals. Balance brought a process of harvesting the good out of challenges and reconnecting with whats important. The boundaries have been stretched and they wont go back to the old shape, so we must take what weve learned and boldly move forward, thriving as a community.

Register online at
Presidents Circle Sponsors:

napachamber.com
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Join us for a gala night of fun in celebration of our community with friends and colleagues.

Silent Auction donations are a great way to promote your business, call for more information! 707.226.7455

Influence Internet Napa Valley Marketplace Silverado Resort Redwood Credit Union

One of the highlights of this special evenings Awards Banquet is an impressive Silent Auction.
All proceeds from the sale of auction items will directly support the Napa Chambers programs, which contribute to creating a strong local economy and promoting the community. The perfect blend for a balanced quality of life!
or return to: Napa Chamber of Commerce 1556 First Street Napa, CA 94559 or email: lynn@napachamber.com

Please FAX: 707. 226.1171

Breathe Balance Bold

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Napa Chamber ANNUAL DINNER

Friday, January 20, 2012

Silent Auction
Deadline for Auction Items: January 11

Thank you!

yes, we will donate an auction item to the Napa Chamber Annual Dinner. no, we cant donate an auction item, but we will provide a case of wine for the event.
Company Name: Contact Name: Phone Number: Item(s)/Amount you wish to donate: $Value of item (to establish minimum bid): Instructions for picking up item(s):
Dont forget to register to attend this great annual event on napachamber.com!

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WEDNESDAY THURSDAY MONDAY TUESDAY
January 20, 2012 generated 6:30 p.m. at BeQRious.com
black tie optional

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NAPA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 1556 First Street Napa, CA 94559 707.226.7455 napachamber.com

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

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2012 ANNUAL DINNER

Presidents Circle Premiere Level

Napa Valley Marriott Hotel & Spa

3425 Solano Ave, Napa

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INFRASTRUCTURE TRANSPORTATION TASK FORCE Business Develop & Dine Lunch

11:30 a.m.

9:00 am

Citizen of the Year Ambassador of the Year Business of the Year

Compadres Rio Grille 505 Lincoln Ave, Napa

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
12:00 noon

BUSINESS BUILDERS
8:30 - 11:30 a.m. 1:00-4:00 p.m. S.C.O.R.E.

9:00 a.m.

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LABOR LAW UPDATE FOR 2012

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Today In The Wine Country

Attend, Learn and Discuss

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

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

12:00 noon

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LEGISLATIVE ACTION COMMITTEE

12:00 noon

8:15 a.m.

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AMBASSADORS LUNCH

5:30-7:00 p.m.

After Hours Mixer

Blue Oak School 1436 Polk St, Napa

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

Today In The Wine Country

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Chamber Office Will Be Closed From December 23rd thru December 26th

HOLIDAY BREAK

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

Chamber Office Will Be Closed From December 30th thru January 2nd

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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

Business

the best connections happen over lunch

Develop & Dine

everyone promotes their business with a 30-second share marketing ideas and pitch successful business practices! one business is drawn to make a 10 minute presentation at a future lunch network and build relationships on display your marketing your lunch break! materials on the expose your business table*
Where: Hilton Garden Inn, 3585 Solano Ave., Napa When: First Friday of Every Month Date: February 3, 2012 Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm (Lunch Included) Cost: $30.00 Members; $60.00 Prospective Members
Reservations must be made 3 days prior, this event is limited to the first 50 reservations.

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*Arrive early to place your materials at the Expose Your Business table.
Bring PLENTY of Business Cards for the drawing! Winner gets a spotlight presentation...

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S P O N S O R E D B Y T H E N A PA C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E

The Leadership Challenge Series

Equipping business owners, managers, directors, and others with tools and training to assist them in overcoming todays common leadership challenges.
After various life activities involving leadership I found this program to be a refreshing perspective learning experience above and beyond my expectations. - Mike Cortez, TechPro Source, Fairfield There are few people I have met with the intuitive resources to train individuals and companies on values oriented leadership. You have a true understanding of things. - John Rush, Founder Rush Press, San Diego

Leadership: Cultivating The Best In Ourselves, Our Teams, and Our Relationships Tues. February 14th, 2012
Registration: 7:45 a.m.. Workshop: 8 a.m. -12 p.m.

Exemplary Leadership and Authentic Teamwork for Outstanding Results

Registration: 7:45 a.m. Workshop: 8 a.m. -12 p.m.

Tues. March 13th, 2012 Tues. April 10th, 2012

Managing Conflict: From Roots to Resolution

Registration: 8:45 a.m. Workshop: 9 a.m. -12 p.m.

Workshops will be held at the Napa Chamber, 1556 First Street, Napa, CA 94559 (FOR MORE INFORMATION ON EACH SEMINAR PLEASE SEE PAGE 2)

The Leadership Challenge Series includes Twelve hours of leadership training for $295 for Chamber members ($350 for non-members). $50 discount for second person from the same company (limited to 2 additional).

Registration Deadline: January 31st.

Register online at https://napachamber.securesites.net/eventcart.html or send form with payment to: Napa Chamber of Commerce, 1556 First Street, Napa, CA 94559 (707) 226-7455 Fax (707) 226-1171 _______ $295.00 member, _______ $245.00 x No. of addtl members _______ Total _______ $350.00 non-member, _______ $300.00 x No. of addtl non-members _______ Total Name ___________________________________________Company ________________________________________ Phone __________________________E-mail (required) __________________________________________________ Additional Person __________________________________ E-mail _________________________________________ Additional Person __________________________________ E-mail _________________________________________ Visa, MC, Amex, Disc# ____________________________________ Exp ______________ Amt _________ Signature _________________________________________________________ Date _________________

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The Leadership Challenge Series

Equipping business owners, managers, directors, and others with tools and training to assist them in overcoming todays common leadership challenges. Leadership: Cultivating The Best In Ourselves, Our Teams, and Our Relationships
Tues. February 14th, 2012 Check-In: 7:45 a.m. Workshop: 8 a.m. -12 p.m. - Napa Chamber, 1556 First Street, Napa, CA 94559
This first session will be geared towards understanding the Path Elements Profile tool and how it can be used with teams, departments and with clients. This powerful tool gives leaders and those they lead a positive language with which to put the behaviors they observe in themselves others into context. An understanding of the hard-wiring of team members can be used to assign tasks and uncover the source of conflict between individuals. The Path Elements Profile, (which you will take prior to meeting) uses the highly visual and easily remembered elements of Earth, Wind, Fire, and Water. You will identify the leadership strengths and challenges, work tendencies, and communication styles that go with each element.

Exemplary Leadership and Authentic Teamwork for Outstanding Results

Tues. March 13th, 2012

This second session will be geared toward assisting leaders in becoming more confident and effective (generating positive results) in their leadership role. Participants will identify a personal leadership challenge and one or more specific results they desire. They will be guided through a series of processes to assist them in implementing the principles of exemplary leadership and Authentic Teamwork and gain a solid understanding of the specific steps one needs to take to become an exemplary leader on the path to creating a high performing team.

Check-In: 7:45 a.m. Workshop: 8 a.m. -12 p.m. - Napa Chamber, 1556 First Street, Napa, CA 94559

Managing Conflict: From Roots to Resolution

Tues. April 10th, 2012

This third will be geared toward understanding, articulating and identifying the common sources of conflict. You will understand your own and others conflict reflexes and successful conflict management techniques. You will build on knowledge and insight gained in the first session and have the opportunity to receive coaching on their own real life examples. They will learn a powerful, three-step process for being responsible for the resolution of conflict and when to implement it.
Sherry McKillop is principle and founder of Follow Your Compass where she specializes in developing leaders and teams. She equips them to transform the obstacles that stop them from generating outstanding results at work and in life. She assists leaders in creating authentic relationships and to perform with confidence and power.

Check-In: 8:45 a.m. Workshop: 9 a.m. -12 p.m. Napa Chamber, 1556 First Street, Napa, CA 94559

Ms. McKillop received her coach training at the Path Coach Institute (Laurie Beth Jones, Inc., Phoenix, AZ) and Team Coaching International (Sausalito, CA). She was honored with the national Preceptor Award by the Association of Leadership Profes- sionals for achieving a new standard of excellence in the direction of a community leadership program. She is a member of the International Coach Federation and serves regionally on the following Boards: Napa-Lake Workforce Investment Board, Napa Chamber of Commerce, and Sacramento Coaches Association. For more information about Ms. McKillop, please visit her website at http://www.followyourcompass.com

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