Social & Business Mixer
Thu. Jul. 24, 2008, 6-9pm
Sunnyvale
Scruffy Murphy's Irish Pub, 187 S Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale CA 94086
• Best Irish Pub Voted by Wave Magazine & City Search
Enjoy Free Appetizers, Exhibitors, Covered by Comcast "California Scenes" TV, A-Best DJs will provide music for your listening pleasure. Read more...

Networking Luncheon with Real Estate Professionals w/NAHREPAC
Fri. Aug. 1, 2008, 11:30am-1:30pm
Hayward

Celia's Restaurant, 25010 Hesperian Blvd Hayward, CA 94545, 510 782-2235
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Network with many real estate agents, lenders, title reps, and other real estate professionals. Read more...

First Fridays Monthly Networking Event
Fri. Aug. 1, 2008, 5:30-11pm
Oakland - Preservation Park

First Fridays is a monthly, professional community event that focuses on providing a relaxing atmosphere where professionals can socialize, network and have fun at different venues around the Bay Area - Networking Happy Hour, Multiple Booth Vendors, Live Entertainment. Read more...

CAHCC 29th Annual State Convention & Business Expo
Aug. 13-16, 2008
San Francisco

Intercontinental Mark Hopkins Hotel (IMH)
The California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce's (CHCC) is pleased to present our 29th Annual State Convention & Expo, Decades of Distinction - 30 Years of Advocacy, Empowerment & Education. Business Seminars, Speakers, Procurement, Matchmaking and more! Read more...

Success Conference, Business Expo & Mixer
Tue. Aug 19, 2008, 5:30-9:30pm
Fremont

The Saddle Rack (over 25,000 sq ft! of space) , 42011 Boscell Rd, Fremont, CA 94538
Aguilera & Associates and infoBayArea.com cordially invite you to attend this special business building event at the fun and exciting Saddle Rack. Five different speakers will share valuable tips, techniques, and strategies that will take your business and career to the next level. Meet exhibitors and network with other business owners and professionals.  Read more...

Business Clubs America Networking Breakfast w/Keynote Speaker
Fri. Sep. 19, 2008, 7-9:30am
Mountain View

Computer History Museum, 1401 North Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View, CA 94043
Please join us at the Business Clubs America Breakfast Event. This breakfast is a unique opportunity to entertain your best customers, clients, and vendors - as well as meet a wide variety of the most prominent middle market business owners in Santa Clara County. Read more...

B2B Power Exchange is a leads group for people who sell to corporate decision makers. Pre-register because attendance is limited to 25 people. Info: 925 201-3410, chris@b2bpowerexchange.com, http://www.b2bpowerexchange.com

World Affairs Council Auditorium, 312 Sutter St
Join the Council for a conversation with journalist Tim Shorrock as he discusses intelligence outsourcing and his new book, Spies for Hire. Free/$5/$15. See registration page for details. Info: 415-293-4600, http://www.itsyourworld.org/assnfe/ev.asp?ID=2271

The Millennium Biltmore Hotel
The Los Angeles Business Journal will host its annual Best Places to Work Awards luncheon. The annual event was created by the Los Angeles Business Journal to honor best places and best practices among local companies. Companies register by size in the following categories: Small-Sized (15-24 employees), Medium-Sized (25-249 employees), and Large-Sized (250 employees or more). Registered companies participate in a thorough reporting process where Best Companies Group, a third party provider, identifies the strengths and weaknesses of the workplace according to a detailed employee survey. . The report is used to identify opportunities that exist within a company to build a better workplace. The report includes categories such as leadership and planning, corporate culture and communications, work environment, training and development, pay and benefits, and more. The finalized report is provided to the participating company for further review and discussion. The Los Angeles Business Journal will host an event in partnership with numerous sponsors, including CareerBuilder.com and Bryan Cave, to create a prime networking opportunity for area employers to share best practices and keys to success. Info: Maria Williams Events Coordinator, Los Angeles Business Journal, 323 549-5225x 210

Mandarin Oriental Hotel
The 5th Annual Marketing Summit is a standout five-star event that will showcase solutions from Fortune 1000 companies who are successfully targeting multicultural audiences. Goldman Sachs, as well as Mass Mutual, Coors and many others will present at the Summit. Info: 888-309-2005, http://www.latinforce.net/summit%20or%20call%20888-309-2005

B2B Power Exchange is a leads group for people who sell to corporate decision makers. Pre-register because attendance is limited to 25 people. Info: 925 201-3410, chris@b2bpowerexchange.com, http://www.b2bpowerexchange.com

Business Builders http://businessbuilders.voicegateway.com
Lions Blind Center, 101 N. Bascom Ave., San Jose
Chair: Pat Forst, Forst Commercial Real Estate, paforst@aol.com, 408 260-2412
Co-Chair: Paul Bever, Premier Benefits, paul@premierbenefits.com, 408 227-9996
Chamber Representative: Carol Smith, carols@sjchamber.com, 408 291-5261

Winchester BRN
560 Winchester Blvd., Ste. 500, San Jose, 95128
Chair: Rick Smith, Click Home, rick@clickhomerealty.com, 408 482-0539
Co-Chair: Rick Gerhardt, SJSVCC, rickg@sjchamber.com, 408 291-5288
Chamber Representative: Rick Gerhardt, rickg@sjchamber.com, 408 291-5288

B2BRN http://b2brn.com
Waddell & Reed, 1999 South Bascom Ave., Ste. 400 Campbell 95008
Chair: Penny Kelly, Kelly Family Creations, pmarikelly@aol.com, 408 245-2175
Co-Chair: Mindy Flatow-Dickens, Morgan Multimedia, Mindy@MorganMM.com, 408 984-4600 x313
Chamber Representative: Carol Smith, carols@sjchamber.com, 408 291-5261

Retro
Coastal Paving, Inc., 1295 Norman Ave, Santa Clara 95054
Chair: Michael Connell, Ceitronics, michael_connell@ceitronics.com, 408 456-1458
Co-Chair: Tim Aiona, WSI Elite Net Designs, tainoa@wsielitenetdesigns.com, 408 559-1295
Chamber Representative: Randy McDonald, randym@sjchamber.com, 408 291-5268

Art of Business http://art.BrnGroups.com
Hobee's Restaurant in The Pruneyard, 1875 South Bascom Ave, Campbell 95008
Chair: Debbie Quintana, Gourmet Gifts, gourmetgifts@comcast.net , 408-307-3411
Co-Chair: Larry Allen, Allen's Portrait Arts, larry@pro-photo.com, 408-978-7137
Chamber Representative: Rick Gerhardt, rickg@sjchamber.com, 408-291-5288

Aim High http://www.aimhighbrn.com
Marie Callender's Restaurant & Bakery, 620 Blossom Hill Road, San Jose 95123
Chair: Laura Armour, RFI, larmour@rfi.com , 408 298-5400
Co-Chair: Howie Blumstine, Add Plus, 408 528-0818
Chamber Representative: Carol Smith, carols@sjchamber.com, 408 291-5261

Power Partners Group
Chicago Title, 290 Los Gatos-Saratoga Road (Hwy 9) Los Gatos, CA 95030
Chair: Dave Olson, Teleflex Solutions, dolson@teleflexsolutions.com, 408 200-3808
Chamber Representative: Rick Gerhardt, rickg@sjchamber.com, 408 291-5288

Almaden Business Partners
Cup & Saucer Cafe, 1375 Blossom Hill Road, San Jose 95118
Chair: Andre Gong Sue, FFS Insurance & Financial Services, andre@ffsbenefits.com, 408 216-5600
Co-Chair & Chamber Representative: Rick Gerhardt, SJSVCC, rickg@sjchamber.com, 408 291-5288

Info: http://www.svama.org

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