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Events, Services and Amenities
Mar/Apr
March/April 2012
b2b Seminars Every Family’s Business A Financial Planning Workshop Thursday, March 22
For Professional Advisors* 8am - 9:30am Continental Breakfast For Business Owners 6pm - 7:30pm Complimentary Refreshments Bishop Ranch Conference Center Bishop Ranch 3 2623 Camino Ramon, 175 Hosted By Cornerstone Wealth Management, Inc. Tom Deans, Ph.D., author of the best-selling book, “Every Family’s Business,” will share proven strategies for successfully transitioning a family business, and avoiding the mistakes that often result in jealousy, sibling rivalry, and inter-family lawsuits. During this informative 90 minutes, you’ll learn:
• The common misconceptions about gifting a family business
• 12 Common Sense Questions for starting a succession plan
• Secrets of protecting wealth that the world’s dynastic families have known for centuries
RSVP at 925.824.2880 or email brittan@cornerstonewmi.com and be sure to ask for your complimentary copy of “Every Family’s Business.” *Securities and Registered Investment Advisors not permitted.
Information Management Best Practices Thursday, April 5, Noon – 1pm
Bishop Ranch Conference Center Bishop Ranch 3 2623 Camino Ramon, 175 Free, Includes a light lunch
Information is the lifeblood of any business. But it can also be one of its biggest obstacles—overwhelming people and processes with a deluge of data from mail, email, legacy systems, and internal programs such as Microsoft.
This seminar, led by John Schneider, Director of Professional Services for Toshiba Business Solutions, will focus on a best practices approach to effectively managing and leveraging the massive amount of data your organization faces. It’s a solution that is being used today by thousands of companies to simplify their information management and speed their electronic workflow. Shouldn’t yours be one? Please RSVP by calling Tenant Services at 925.543.0100.
Entrepreneurship Within Your Corporation! Wednesday, April 18, Noon – 1pm Bishop Ranch Conference Center Bishop Ranch 3 2623 Camino Ramon, 175 Free, Includes a light lunch
Many of us think of entrepreneurship only as creating a startup. However, the exact same skills that work for startups also work for individuals in larger organizations. In fact, they may actually work better. It’s a skill called Intrapreneurship, and during this fun hour, Wil Agatstein—Executive Director of the Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at UC Davis and retired VP of Channel Sales and Marketing at Intel—will show you how it can transform your company. Be forewarned: you will walk out with an action plan! Please RSVP by calling Tenant Services at 925.543.0100
Executive Profile
George Phirippidis CEO, Kerr Hill, Inc.
Source of inspiration: “Think and Grow Rich� by Napoleon Hill. This
was the first success-based book I read 30 years ago, and it inspired me to apply the success methods of Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, Andrew Carnegie and others into my life.
Since then, I have had an ongoing interest in personal and professional development. Having read many books and having applied many
success-based practices, I have realized what proven methodologies
can do for you. My career path led me to Kerr Hill, where I have been able to help many people take success to the next level.
Best way to motivate staff: Ask what motivates and de-motivates
them, listen to what they want and need to succeed in their role and then act on it. Fuel their motivators, eliminate or reduce their de-
motivators. Be available to have dialogue and coach them. Hold them accountable to the goals they set.
Suggestions for young executives: Balance your leadership
development with getting business executed. A driving, bottom line
focused leader will get results, but at a potential cost to people on their team or in the organization. You can better leverage your success by being aware of your leadership strengths and weaknesses. Beyond awareness, work on changing aspects of your skill sets that will
Company: Kerr Hill, Inc. Year company was founded: 1990 Bishop Ranch Location: BR11 2303 Camino Ramon #134
enhance your results. People in your organization (outside of your client base) are the most important asset you have. Develop yourself and
your teams and you will experience a greater level of gratifying success. A goal you still want to achieve: Taking Kerr Hill intellectual property (i.e. our tools, training programs and professional development
Business type: Professional Development Services &
Business Consulting
Business approach: Relational versus transactional, meaning we
processes) and making them available to people worldwide.
Favorite pastime: I have a variety - tennis, cycling, weightlifting,
running, classic cars (owning, driving and showing), playing drums
focus on building long-term relationships. We are in the business
with my band, cooking, socializing with friends and family.
possible if our approach is transactional and short-term focused.
Favorite stressbuster: A great workout
Biggest challenge: Conveying the results and positive experiences
Favorite vacation spot: The island of Santorini in the Greek islands
new clients.
Favorite music: Rock, R&B, Blues, Jazz
Favorite tasks: Meeting with clients to understand their development
Favorite East Bay restaurant: Patrick David’s
classroom training and 1x1 coaching.
Favorite cause: Fighting cancer
of helping people develop personally and professionally. This is not
our existing clients realize with our programs when working with
needs, organizing and presenting client solutions, facilitating
Least favorite tasks: Accounting and bookkeeping.
Discounts March Madness Take advantage of these “mad” deals from select Bishop Ranch partners. Save 25% all month long!
Additional Discounts EyeCare Associates of the San Ramon Valley,
Amber Bistro Restaurant
Golden State Warriors Basketball
500 Hartz Avenue, Downtown Danville
510.986.5408
925.552.5238
Your Golden State Warriors are offering
Danville’s stylish gem, Amber Café offers
special Bishop Ranch discounts on
entrees made with the freshest seasonal
select games all month long—with prices
ingredients with a diverse, food-friendly
starting at just $10 and a limited number
wine list. A truly intimate, sophisticated
of lower level seats available for only
dining experience.
$31! Don’t miss your shot. Order today!
March Madness Offer: 25% off
Contact: Kate Souza
all food items (alcohol excluded).
kasouza@gs-warriors.com. To view available games go to: https://
Bodylines Day Spas
oss.ticketmaster.com/html/go.htmI?l=
2330 San Ramon Valley Blvd.,
EN&t=warriors&o=216028&g=1282
San Ramon 925.837.8895
Basil Leaf Café
A retreat from the everyday, Bodylines
501 Hartz Avenue, Downtown Danville
Day Spa offers rejuvenating skincare
925.831.2828
treatments, relaxing massage therapy
Basil Leaf Café expertly combines
and pampering nail treatments.
traditional Italian fare with seasonal California ingredients. Relax in the
March Madness Offer: 60-minute
casual, friendly dining room or enjoy the
Swedish Massage: $65 (regularly $85),
view from their canopied patio.
60-minute Spa Facial: $65 (regularly $85).
March Madness Offer: 25% off all food items (alcohol excluded).
Robert B. Neves, M.D., and Jay R. DeLaney, O.D. 925.866.2020 A comprehensive eye center providing medical eye care (ophthalmology), routine eye exams and eyeglasses and contact lenses in a single, convenient location. Bishop Ranch Offer: 33% off your second pair of prescription eyeglasses The Prickly Pear Cantina 3421 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, Danville 925.984.2363 The sister restaurant to Danville’s legendary The Peasant and The Pear, The Prickly Pear brings an authentic, exciting approach to classic Mexican favorites. Bishop Ranch Offer: 15% off dining in and catering orders of 20 or more. Avis Car Rental 2551 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon 925.362.8673 Rated #1 in Customer Service, the Avis San Ramon location offers a complete fleet of late model cars and trucks for personal and business use. Bishop Ranch Offer: 5% off all vehicles. Use Wizard Number: L539069 L’Auberge & Aubergine Resort Monte Verde & 7th, Carmel 831.622.5907 A landmark for dining, accommodations and gracious architecture in the heart of Carmelby-the-Sea. Featuring an intimate wine cellar that can be used for private dinner parties or
New March Vendors Jules’ Thin Pizza Chamois Car Wash Marriott Execustay
meetings of up to 12. Bishop Ranch Offer: 15% off individual reservations only.
Events Facebook Appreciation Night
Red Cross Blood Drive
Wednesday, March 28, 5 – 7pm
Tuesday, March 27, 10:30am – 3:30pm
Haven’t liked us at Facebook yet? Then get clicking! Visit facebook.
Give the gift of life. Please support The American Red Cross as they
com /BRCommunity—our new site that’s replacing http://www.
bring their mobile blood drive bus to the fountain outside Bishop
facebook.com/pages/Bishop-Ranch-Amenities-Events/. Then join us
Ranch 3. It takes only minutes to donate, yet makes a difference that
for a Facebook Appreciation Night at Crown Billiards in San Ramon.
lasts forever. Simply board the bus at your convenience, or make
Enjoy free pool, beer, wine and appetizers. Network with other Bishop
a reservation by calling the American Red Cross at 800.448.3543.
Ranch tenants. Even hone your billiards skills with free tips and tricks
Thank you in advance for your support.
2416 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon Crown Billiards
Bishop Ranch 3 2633 Camino Ramon
from some professional “sharp shooters.” Sorry, only Facebook friends are invited. So log on now to our new site and join us for a great time. To register: visit facebook.com/BRCommunity. Then call Tenant Services at 925.543.0100 to reserve your space.
What’s for Lunch? Food Truck Expansion Wednesdays and Fridays, 11:30am – 1:30pm
Bishop Ranch 1, 3, 8, and 15
Our Food Truck Lunchtime Events are now twice as nice! Beginning Wednesday, March 7, the food trucks will be here two days a week (Wednesdays and Fridays) in two locations, each week. The locations will rotate among BR1, BR3, BR 8 and BR 15. The gourmet food trucks will continue to bring along an eclectic selection of fabulous entrees and desserts. And, live music will return to add to your al fresco enjoyment. For a list of which vendors will be at each location, please visit us
The Future’s On Display
at facebook.com/BRCommunity. We’ll also post the schedule each Tuesday at bishopranch.com/tenant-services/amenities/events/
Student Recognition Project Open House
mobile-food-trucks.
Monday, March 12, 4-7pm
We hope the addition of a new day and location will give you a chance
Bishop Ranch 15 12677 Alcosta Blvd., Ste. 120 Free
At this exciting event, you’ll have the chance to see over 300 projects submitted by high school students in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District, in categories ranging from “entrepreneur” to photography, and economics to computer-aided drawing. This work represents some of the finest achievements by the best and brightest high school students in the Valley. You won’t want to miss it. For more information about becoming involved with the San Ramon Valley Business and Education Roundtable, please contact Terry Koehne, Public Affairs, San Ramon Valley Unified School District at 925.552.2942.
to join us for these “movable feasts.” Please call Tenant Services at 925.543.0100 with any questions.
Events Daycare Resources
Join the BR Cycling Club
Securing dependable, local daycare is perhaps the biggest—and
Whether you’re an experienced rider who wants to hook up with
most important— challenge facing working parents. Fortunately, we can help. Our Tenant Services Office has a list of more than a dozen licensed childcare facilities located less than four miles from Bishop Ranch tenants and their families. For more information please call Tenant Services at 925.543.0100.
fellow enthusiasts, or a newbie who’s just getting serious, the Bishop Ranch Cycling Club is perfect for you. Our casual lunchtime rides start from the Transit Center most every Tuesday and Thursday, and range anywhere from 10-14 miles. It’s also a great opportunity to setup your own evening and weekend rides. To join, just contact Mark Ressa at mark@bayareadivorce.com or give him a call 925.328.0103. Then mount up, and enjoy some of the best cycling in all of California…right here at Bishop Ranch!
Transportation Bus Pass Renewal March 1 – 16 Here’s your chance to keep a great thing going. Renew your FREE Bishop Ranch Bus Passes good on all County Connection routes. Current passes expire March 31 and new ones are required by April 1. Make sure to get your new pass on time by ordering before March 16 @ bishopranch.com>tenant
services>transportation. We’ll deliver your new passes to your office between March 26-28. Remember: Passes are never renewed automatically! For assistance, please contact the Transportation Center at 925.830.0101 or brtc@bishopranch.com. Chevron Employees: You’ll be notified in early March by your employer about renewing via the company intranet.
Saddle Up Bike To Work Day 2012
It’s the fun, healthy way to do something good for you and your
Thursday, May 10
everyday!
Ditch the car, grab your bike, and take part in the Bay Area’s Annual Bike to Work Day celebration! Stop by the Bishop Ranch’s Energizer Station located on Iron Horse Trail @ Bollinger Canyon Road from 6am to 6pm for free refreshments, services, a free mini tune-up for your bike and a bike bag filled with goodies.
planet. Who knows, you may discover biking is the way to go to work
Event Sponsors: Adopt-a-Family Bikes, East Bay Regional Parks District, Chipotle, Pinkberry, Green Wheelin’ Electric Bikes, Healthy Ways Chair Massage, Cactus Café, 511 Contra Costa, the City of San Ramon, and the Bay Area Air Quality Management District. Event details, sponsorship information and Bike to Work Starter Kits are available at 925.830.0101 or brtc@bishopranch.com.
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