Foster City CoC Newsletter Feb10

Gold Circle Members A+ Japanese Auto Repair, Inc. ABC Seafood Animal Cove Pet Hospital

FOSTER CITY CHAMBER NEWS

Bay Area Self Storage Borel Private Bank & Trust Co. Bridgepointe Family Dental Care

Foster City Chamber of Commerce

February 2010

Totally New and Dynamic Website

CETACEA Corp.

Chen International, Inc. Coldwell Banker, Chuck Cwieka Coldwell Banker, Mariza Santiano Cox Construction Crosby N. Gray & Co. Daily Journal Family Dental, Dr. Polly Chan Fong’s Watch Repair Fuzetto LLC Gilead Sciences Gilman Kitchens & Baths Gold Medal Martial Arts Stephen Henry, DDS HSBC Bank, USA IBM, Inc. /DZ 2IÀFH RI Jocelyne J. Kim Lew, APC Mattson Phil Stelling Tax Consultation/Preparation RE/MAX Today – Jim Minkey Rossi & Company, Accountancy Corporation Shaklee/Vivix Claudette & Jim Main Signature Realty and Mortgage VISA, Inc. Wells Fargo Bank Westlake Realty Group

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Be sure to visit! 1000 E. Hillsdale Blvd. or on the web at www.smcl.org.

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February 2010

Foster City Chamber of Commerce 1031 E. Hillsdale Blvd.

Suite F Foster City, CA 94404 Phone 650-573-7600 Fax 650-573-5201 Email info@fostercitychamber.com Website www.fostercitychamber.com

Board of Directors Chairperson Terry Goblirsch

Life Technologies VP Business & Community Development David Beltran

Principal Financial Services VP Membership Services Jennifer Points

Allegra Print & Imaging VP Finance & Administration Jason McComb,

United Studios

Win a bottle of Wine for You and a Friend!

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Save the Date Arts & Wine Festival Plans have begun for the 39th annual Foster City Arts & Wine Festival to be held June 5 & 6, ZLWK WKH FDUQLYDO RSHQLQJ RQ -XQH Save the date!

Membership Renewals Thanks to the following members for renewing their memberships during the past month.

36-40 Years Membership

Foster City to Host Earth Day Fair April 25 – Save the Date!

The Examiner

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10th Annual YAC Spaghetti Feed 2Q )HE WKH ) & <RXWK $GYLVRU\ &RPPLWWHH ZLOO KRVW LWV WK $QQXDO 6SDJKHWWL )HHG IXQGUDLVHU DW WKH ) & 5HFUHDWLRQ &HQWHU IURP SP (QMR\ D IHDVW DQG OLVWHQ WR JUHDW PXVLFDO HQWHUWDLQPHQW $OO SURFHHGV ZLOO EHQHÂżW WKH 2.,=8 )RXQGDWLRQ 7KH )RXQGDWLRQ SURYLGHV VXSSRUW UHVSLWH PHQWRULQJ DQG UHFUHDWLRQ SURJUDPV IRU all members of families affected by childhood FDQFHU 7LFNHWV DUH DW WKH 5HFUHDWLRQ &HQWHU RU DW WKH GRRU IRU )RU PRUH LQIR FDOO 7LIIDQ\ +DOO

1972

31-35 Years Membership AAAAA Rent A Space Foster City Eye Care Phil C. Stelling EA-Taxes*

1976 1979 1975

Gilead Sciences* 1992 Rossi & Company, Accountancy Corp.*1990 Sea Breeze School 1991 Waters Edge Apartments 1990 Watson & Associates 1994

11-15 Years Membership Mills-Peninsula Health Services Wilder, Deborah E.G. Law Firm

1995 1995

6-10 Years Membership Bright Horizons at Gilead Broadway By the Bay CP Larson Photography Schwarz, Karen A., Ph.D-Aragon Psychology

2002 2000 2004 2003

1-5 Years Membership A+ Japanese Auto Repair, Inc.* AAA Insurance Boy Scouts of America DES Architects & Engineers Edward Jones Investments Foster City Dental Care Mary Kay Cosmetics-Penny Mika San Mateo-Foster City Courtyard Marriott Signature Realty & Mortgage* -R. Pedro St. Ambrose Episcopal Church The Growth Coach

2009 2008 2005 2008 2007 2006 2007 2007 2009 2005 2009

* GOLD CIRCLE MEMBER!

Thank You for Renewing!

of Self Defense

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Your business spotlighted with renewal of your membership!

Board of Directors

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Directors Richard Baird IBM

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Ex-officio Jon Froomin Foster City Police Department Jon Grant Rotary Club of Foster City Phyllis Moore Foster City Lions Club

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1031 E. Hillsdale Blvd., Suite F â&#x20AC;˘ Foster City, CA 94404 â&#x20AC;˘ Phone: 650-573-7600 â&#x20AC;˘ www.fostercitychamber.com

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FREE FREE FREE Copyland Printing

2’ x 3’ Poster (up to $10 value)

Elvis Presley, Sopranos, James Dean, Kournikova, Ali “The Greatest,” and several others Just Bring in a copy of this ad!

1160 Chess Drive, Suite 6, Foster City Tel: 650.341.2679 • www.copyland.com Limit one poster per family or customer

Business card ads $35 per month / $90 for three months.

Foster City Chamber of Commerce 1031 E. Hillsdale Blvd., Suite F Foster City, CA 94404 Mission Statement: The Foster City Chamber of Commerce is a membership-based, non-profit business organization whose mission is to: promote local businesses, educate our members, interact with local government and enhance the quality of life within the community.

FEARLESS FITNESS CELEBRATES THEIR 4TH ANNIVERSARY & NEW LOCATION!

1031 E. Hillsdale Blvd., Suite F • Foster City, CA 94404 • Phone: 650.573.7600 • www.fostercitychamber.com

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ARTS & WINE FESTIVAL – June 5th & 6th CELEBRATING FOSTER CITY·S 39th BIRTHDAY

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Main Stage Sponsor - $7000 (includes a booth)

Shell Stage Sponsorship - $5000 (includes a booth)

Gold Sponsor - $5000 (includes a booth)

Silver Sponsor - $3000 (includes a booth)

Bronze Sponsor - $2000 (includes a booth)

Friend of the Festival – $100-$1500

Band Sponsorship - $1000-$5000

Please send me an invoice.

I would like more information, please contact me!

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Please mail or fax back by March 1st to: Foster City Chamber of Commerce 1031 E. Hillsdale Blvd., Ste. F Foster City, CA 94404 Tel: (650) 573-7600 Fax: (650) 573-5201

JOIN THE CHAMBER AMBASSADOR PROGRAM The Ambassador Program plays a most important role in the Foster City Chamber of Commerce. Ambassadors are the social arm of the Chamber, making people feel welcome at events, promoting the Chamber, recruiting new members, delivering new member materials, and playing a vital public relations role. They also participate in ribbon cuttings/grand openings and in as many social functions of the Chamber as possible. Ambassadors usually spend about 2-4 hours a month helping the Chamber in different ways.

Ambassadors also are listed in the Community Guide, website, newsletters & more!

THE AMBASSADOR’S ROLE x x x x

To serve as official greeters and representatives of the Chamber.

To improve the image of the Chamber and the community.

To promote goodwill and cooperation throughout the community.

To “THINK CHAMBER” and invite participation in Chamber events. Repeated visits and individual interest will promote greater membership development and retention.

REQUIREMENTS x

Assist as a working volunteer in Chamber events specifically designed to promote improved member relations and involvement (i.e. mixers, membership drive, seminars, new member coffee, delivering membership plaques, annual meeting, etc.).

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Attend Chamber scheduled assignments (happy hours, ribbon cuttings, mixers, etc.)

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Solicit 1-2 door prizes per year.

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Make courtesy calls or visits to about 5 businesses a month reminding them of upcoming events. These calls will be to both new and renewing members.

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An Ambassador badge will be offered after having attended 3 Chamber functions, i.e., mixers, ribbon cuttings, seminars. This badge should be worn at all Chamber functions.

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Participate in special Chamber events like the Arts & Wine Festival, Holiday Happening, etc.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? This is an opportunity to be out and about in the community in a prestigious role. It’s a way to work for the betterment of the business community, to be involved and to meet new people and a chance to make contacts which could prove valuable in promoting one’s own business or service. Interested? Call the Chamber at 573-7600!

FORTY FIRST ANNUAL

PROGRESS SEMINAR

APRIL 16 •18, 2010 • HYATT REGENCY - MONTEREY ARRANGED AND PRESENTED BY THE

SIGNATURE SPONSOR

PROGRESS SEMINAR BRINGS TOGETHER •BUSINESS •GOVERNMENT•AND COMMUNITY LEADERS THE

LENDING ITSELF TO AN ENVIRONMENT OF INFORMAL DISCUSSIONS ABOUT REGIONAL ISSUES AND THE OPPORTUNITIES TO MEET THOSE ISSUES.

• PROGRESS SEMINAR CO-CHAIRS • SAN MATEO COUNTY SUPERVISOR RICH GORDON REDWOOD CITY MAYOR ROSANNE FOUST, VICE PRESIDENT, SAMCEDA • CO-SPONSORING ORGANIZATIONS •

BRISBANE, BURLINGAME, DALY CITY/COLMA, FOSTER CITY, HALF MOON BAY/COASTSIDE, MENLO PARK, MILLBRAE, PACIFICA, SAN BRUNO, SAN CARLOS, SAN MATEO AREA & S. SAN FRANCISCO CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE, SAMCEDA, SAMCAR, SAN MATEO COUNTY CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU, SILICON VALLEY LEADERSHIP GROUP & SUSTAINABLE SAN MATEO COUNTY MEDIA SPONSOR: SAN FRANCISCO BUSINESS TIMES PROGRESS SEMINAR REGISTRATION FEE: $550 (SAME PRICE AS 2009)

FEE INCLUDES: • Hosted Receptions Friday & Saturday Evening • Saturday Buffet Breakfast • Coffee Break • Saturday Lunch • Sunday Brunch • Registration and Speakers • All Materials, Taxes and Gratuities Included.

LIMITED TO THE FIRST 250 PAID REGISTRATIONS REGISTRATION FORM ON BACK PAGE

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