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Vision CreatiVe Business thinking/

essential small Business PraCtiCes

Please circulate to all department management..

• Developingacomprehensivebusinessplan• Understandingyournancials• Developingandmaintainingagoodrecordkeepingsystem• ProvidinggoodcustomerserviceBringabusinessassociateandbereadytowalkawaywithnewstrategiesforincreasingbusinesssuccess!

PRESENTERS:

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Carolynne Gamble, MFACarolynneisaNapaValleyartist,MarketingSpecialist,andteacheratNapaValleyCollegeandSolanoCollegeSmallBusinessDevelopmentCenters.

Sheisagraphicdesignerwithover25yearsofexperienceinmarketingandpublicrelations.Sheislocalchambermember.

Sandy Stelter, CPO

SandyisaBusinessAdvisorfortheSolanoCollegeandNapaValleyCollegeSmallBusinessDevelopmentCentersaswellasabusinessowner.Shehas10plusyearsexperienceasaresults-orientedmanagerwithaprogressivelegalpublishingandsoftwareorganization.Withdetail-orientedexperiencefromworkinginpublic,corporateandlegallibraries,Sandydevelopedskillsinareasoforganization,recordsmanagement,softwaretesting,customersupport,teaching,facilitatingandresearch.

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:

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What is Wake up Yor Bsiness Wednesday?

SmallBusinessWorkshopsdesignedtohelpbusinessleadersgaininsightintospecicbusinesstopicsandnetwork.PresentedinpartnershipwiththeNapaValleyCollegeSmallBusinessDevelopmentCenter(NVCSBDC)andtheNapaChamberofCommerceBusinessBuildersCommittee.TheseworkshopsareheldonthethirdWednesdayofeverymonth,foracompletecalendarofevents,visitnapachamber.com.

creating a strong local economy • napachamber.com

The Valley’s Daily News Source

President’s Circle

Wednesday,January 18, 2012

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

NapaChamberof

CommerceBoardRoom

1556FirstStreet,Napa

$20.00(Bring a colleague for free!)

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Contact:NVCSmallBusiness

DevelopmentCenterat707.253.3210

Register online atnapasbdc.org

Marketing GroupBusiness Growth Strategies



2012 Napa Chamber

Calendar

January 18 WakeUpYourBusinessWednesday

20 Annual Dinner at Napa Valley Marriott Hotel & Spa 26 AllMemberBrieng

February 3 BusinessDevelop&DineatHiltonGardenInn

15 Wake-UpYourBusinessWednesday

16 AfterHoursMixeratNapaValleyMuseum

March 1 LaborLawWorkshop

2 BusinessDevelop&DineatCompadresRioGrille

20 Napa Valley Business Expo & Mixer

21 WakeUpYourBusinessWednesday

April 6 BusinessDevelop&DineatHiltonGardenInn

18 WakeUpYourBusinessWednesday 19 MIXPOatNapaSmithBrewery&Winery

26 AllMemberBrieng

May 4 BusinessDevelop&DineatCompadresRioGrille


17 NoMixer-PleaseenjoyChef’sMarket

24 Napa Valley Community Awards

June 1 NoBD&D-PleaseenjoyAuctionNapaValley

7 LaborLawWorkshop


21 AfterHoursMixeratBankofMarin July 18 WakeUpYourBusinessWednesday

19 Annual Benet Golf Tournament & Mixer at

Eagle Vines Vineyards & Golf Club

August 3 BusinessDevelop&DineatHiltonGardenInn

16 MIXPOatMelissaTeaffCatering

September 7 BusinessDevelop&DineatCompadresRioGrille


20 AfterHoursMixeratReata(wasValleyGateVineyards)

26 LaborLawWorkshop

27 AllMemberBrieng

October 5 BusinessDevelop&DineatHiltonGardenInn

TBD E-3 Economic Conference


18 AfterHoursMixeratTravisCreditUnion

November 2 BusinessDevelop&DineatCompadresRioGrille


15 MIXPO

December 6 LaborLawUpdatefor2013

7 BusinessDevelop&DineatHiltonGardenInn

20 AfterHoursMixeratNapaFordLincolnMercury



The 6th Annual Napa Valley

Who Are the Heroes in Our Community?

Submit your nomination online at napachamberfoundation.org. Nomination forms are also available at Mechanics Bank

and the Napa Chamber of Commerce. For more information, contact the Napa Chamber at 707.226.7455.

SUBMIT NOMINATIONS BY Monday, March 12th

• Outstanding Community Booster of the Year

This individual actively promotes and represents their

community in a positive manner, helping to preserve and

improve the quality o lie in Napa Valley.

• Outstanding Healthcare Professionalof the Year

This individual or group gives above and beyond what is

required in their proession, and inspires others to support

a signifcant healthcare related cause or the betterment

o lie in Napa Valley.

• Outstanding Napa Valley College Studentof the Year

This individual embodies the characteristics o a greatstudent leader through scholastic achievement and

community involvement.

• Outstanding Hospitality/Tourism Award

This individual or group gives above and beyond what

is required in their proession, and inspires others to

promote the virtues o Napa Valley as a premier

visitor destination.

• Outstanding Nonprot Employee of the Year

This individual gives above and beyond what is required

in their proession, and inspires others to support a

signifcant cause or the betterment o lie in Napa Valley.

• Outstanding Nonprot Organizationof the Year

This group gives above and beyond what is required in

their proession, and inspires others to support theircause or the betterment o lie in Napa Valley.

The Napa Chamber Foundation and Mechanics Bank Are Proud To Announce

Community Awards Celebrating Community

This event is designed to recognize local community leaders, individuals and businesses or their outstanding

leadership, 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 12th

scan for online nominationsform & event registration



MIXER

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

providing networking opportunities

Don’t miss this popular and effective networking event

typically attended by more than 200 business people!

Please route to your employees & marketing manager...


Thuday,

Dec. 155:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

BE suRE to BRIng

PLEntY of BusInEss caRds!

$10.00 - Mmb($30.00 - Ppctiv Mmb)

( No reservations necessary.)

includes:

• Mixer Entry • 3 Rafe Tickets

• 4 Drink Tickets • Unlimitd Cntact... Incdibl!

sPEcIaL thanks to

Model Bakery

The Hess Collection Winery

Treasury Wine Estates

Napa Chamber Ambassador

A f T e r

HoUrs

Thid Thuday...

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


BLuE oak schooL1436 Polk sTreeT, NAPA

We share our MIXERphotos on our FB PageCheck it out!

facebook.com/napachamber



Snt Acton donatons a a gat way to pomot

yo bsnss, ca fo mo nfomaton! 707.226.7455


President’s Circle Sponsors:

Infuence Internet • Napa Valley Marketplace • Silverado Resort • Redwood Credit Union

Register online atnapachamber.com

Fday, Janay 20, 2012

Register online at napachamber.comor call 707.226.7455

Napa Chamb of Commc

ANNuAl DiNNerAnnual General Membership Meeting and Installation of Officers and Directors

connecting commerceto community

Join us incelebrating...Citizen of the Year

Gary Garaventa

Ambassador of the Year

Business of the Year

Napa Vay Maott Hot & Spa

6:30pm • $110.00 ppTable of 10: $1000.00

black tie optional

3425 Solano Ave, Napa

The Napa Chamber’s Annual Dinner and Awardsevent oers a point in time or the Napa Chamber to

show appreciation to you, our membership; to updateyou on the Chamber’s accomplishments and strategicvision; and or you to help us honor those signicantcontributors who routinely go above and beyond tosupport building a strong local economy and ensure thatNapa is a healthy, prosperous and inclusive community.

“Breathe, Balance, and Bold” are terms typically used inevaluating wine vintages and refect the industry o our incoming Chair, Debra Dommen rom TreasuryWine Estates.

In 2011 our economy experienced a year similar to our 2011 harvest... the kind o year that tests nerves, skill

and the capacity to deal with conditions out o your control and nd ways to be creative and sustainable. Wetook a deep breath and worked more with our networks,managed more with less and refected on undamentals.Balance brought a process o harvesting the good out o challenges and reconnecting with what’s important. Theboundaries have been stretched and they won’t go backto the old shape, so we must take what we’ve learned andboldly move orward, thriving as a community.

Join us for a gala night of fun incelebration of our community with

friends and colleagues.



One of the highlights of thisspecial evening’s Awards Banquet

is an impressive Silent Auction.All proceeds from the sale of auction items will

directly support the Napa Chamber’s programs

which contribute to creating a strong local economy

and promoting the community The perfect blend for a balanced quality of life!

Please FAX: 707.226.1171or return to:Napa Chamber of Commerce1556 First StreetNapa, CA 94559

or email:[email protected]

Silent AuctionThank you!

yes, we will donate an auction item to the Napa Chamber Annual Dinner.

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):

no, we can’t donate an auction item, but we will provide a case of wine for the event.

Napa Chamber

ANNUAL DINNER

Don’t forget to register to attend this great annual event on napachamber.com!

Breathe Balance Bold • 2012•


President’s Circle Sponsors:

Infuence Internet • Napa Valley Marketplace • Silverado Resort • Redwood Credit Union

Friday, January 20, 2012

Deadline for Auction Items: January 11



9:00 amINFRASTRUCTURE

TRANSPORTATION

TASK FORCE

8:30 - 11:30 a.m.

LABOR LAWUPDATE FOR

2012“Attend, Learn and

Discuss

12:00 noonAMBASSADORSLUNCH

12:00 noonEXECUTIVECOMMITTEE

12:00 noonBOARD

OFDIRECTORS

11:30 a.m.

BusinessDevelop & Dine

LunchCompadres Rio Grille505 Lincoln Ave, Napa

NAPA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

1556 First Street • Napa, CA 94559

707.226.7455 • napachamber.com

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Please share this important information with your employees..

December 2011Event & 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 a

Tune-In Every Friday!

“Today In TheWine Country”

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

Host: Chris Templeton

Tune-In Every Friday!

“Today In TheWine Country”

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

Host: Chris Templeton

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.

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

8:15 a.m.LEGISLATIVE ACTION

COMMITTEE

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

Blue Oak School 1436 Polk St, Napa

9:00 a.m.BUSINESS BUILDERS

HOLIDAY BREAKChamber Ofce Will Be Closed

From December 23rd thru December 26th

HAPPY NEW YEAR!Chamber Ofce Will Be Close

From December 30th thru January 2nd

HOLIDAY BREAKChamber Ofce Will Be Close

From December 23rd thru December 26th

January 20, 2012

6:30 p.m.black tie optional

2012 ANNUAL DINNER

Citizen of the Year

Ambassador of the Year

Business of the Year

Scan Now

to Register!

Napa Valley Marriott

Hotel & Spa3425 Solano Ave, Napa

join us in

celebrating...

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

President’s Circle Premiere Level

President’s Circle Diamond Level



the best connections happen over lunch

Develop & DineBusiness

Where: Hilton Garden Inn, 3585 Solano Ave., NapaWhen: First Friday of Every MonthDate: February 3, 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.



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 i spla y your mar k et in g mat eri al s on th e “ex pose your business” ta ble*

share marketing ideas and

successful business practices!

What’s the best way to make a

stellar frst impression? W h a t

’ s o n t h e pla t e t h i s m

o n

t h ?

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 December’s winner is:

Marketing GroupBusiness Growth Strategies



The Leadership Challenge Series

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

Equipping business owners, managers, directors, and others with tools and training

to assist them in overcoming today’s common leadership challenges.

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® or Outstanding Results Tues. March 13th, 2012 Registration: 7:45 a.m. • Workshop: 8 a.m. -12 p.m.

Managing Confict: From Roots to Resolution Tues. April 10th, 2012 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)

Registration Deadline: January 31st.e Leadership Challenge Series includes welve hours o leadership training for $295 for Chamber members

($350 for non-members). $50 discount for second person from the same company (limited to 2 additional).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 addt’l members _______ Total

_______ $350.00 non-member, _______ $300.00 x No. of addt’l 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 _________________

“Afer various lie activities involving leadership I ound this program to be a rereshing perspective learning experience above and beyond my expectations.” - Mike Cortez, TechPro Source, Faireld

“Tere are ew people I have met with the intuitiveresources to train individuals and companies on valuesoriented leadership. You have a true understanding o things. - John Rush, Founder Rush Press, San Diego



The Leadership Challenge Series

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

Equipping business owners, managers, directors, and others with tools and training

to assist them in overcoming today’s 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 rst session will be geared towards understanding the Path Elements Prole™ tool and how it can be used with

teams, departments and with clients. This powerul 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 o the “hard-wiring” o

team members can be used to assign tasks and uncover the source o conict between individuals. The Path Elements

Prole, (which you will take prior to meeting) uses the highly visual and easily remembered elements o Earth, Wind,

Fire, and Water. You will identiy the leadership strengths and challenges, work tendencies, and communication styles

that go with each element.

Exemplary Leadership and Authentic Teamwork® or Outstanding Results Tues. March 13th, 2012

Check-In: 7:45 a.m. • Workshop: 8 a.m. -12 p.m. - Napa Chamber, 1556 First Street, Napa, CA 94559 This second session will be geared toward assisting leaders in becoming more condent and efective (generating posi-

tive results) in their leadership role. Participants will identiy a personal leadership challenge and one or more specic

results they desire. They will be guided through a series o processes to assist them in implementing the principles o

exemplary leadership and Authentic Teamwork® and gain a solid understanding o the specic steps one needs to take

to become an exemplary leader on the path to creating a high perorming team.

Managing Confict: From Roots to Resolution Tues. April 10th, 2012

Check-In: 8:45 a.m. • Workshop: 9 a.m. -12 p.m. Napa Chamber, 1556 First Street, Napa, CA 94559 This third will be geared toward understanding, articulating and identiying the common sources o conict. You will

understand your own and others conict “reexes” and successul conict management techniques. You will build on

knowledge and insight gained in the rst session and have the opportunity to receive coaching on their own “real lie”

examples. They will learn a powerul, three-step process or being responsible or the resolution o conict and when to

implement it.

Sherry McKillop is principle and ounder o Follow Your

Compass where she specializes in developing leaders and

teams. She equips them to transorm the obstacles that

stop them rom generating outstanding results at work and in lie. She assists leaders in creating authentic rela-

tionships and to perorm with confdence and power.

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 hon-

ored with the national Preceptor Award by the Association o Leadership Proes-

sionals or “achieving a new standard o excellence in the direction o a community

leadership program.” She is a member o the International Coach Federation and

serves regionally on the ollowing Boards: Napa-Lake Workorce Investment Board, Napa Chamber o Commerce, and Sacramen-

to Coaches Association. For more inormation about Ms. McKillop, please visit her website at http://www.ollowyourcompass.com

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