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9:00 amINFRASTRUCTURE

TRANSPORTATION

TASK FORCE

8:30 - 11:30 a.m.

LABOR LAWUPDATE FOR

2012Attend, 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 9455

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

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 AMHost: 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 School1436 Polk St, Napa

9:00 a.m.BUSINESS BUILDERS

Presidents Circle Diamond Level

HOLIDAY BREAKChamber Ofce Will Be Closed

From December 23rd thruDecember 26th

HAPPY NEW YEAR!Chamber Ofce Will Be Clos

From December 30th thruJanuary 2nd

HOLIDAY BREAKChamber Ofce Will Be Clos

From December 23rd thruDecember 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.

Presidents Circle Premiere Level


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Doing the right thing creates profit foyour company, your community anD

your Bottom Line!

Please circulate to all department management

YOU WILL LEARN VITAL INFORMATION ABOUT:1) Understanding how a triple prot can benet your company.2.) Learning the tools to get your message heard and get others to talk about your company.3.) Connecting your passions with your mission and product.4.) Creating benets for people and the planet while increasing your prot.5.) Putting the social aspect back into your social media strategy.

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PRESENTERS:

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John Heymann is the Principal and Founder of New Level Group a values-driven consulting rm that supports the work of socially responsible organizations

and their leaders in advancing missions that create benets for people andthe planet while increasing your prot. John serves on the Board of the SocialVenture Network. Ask John about One World Futbol.

Susan Briski is the principal at Sustainable Progress and a professor at the GreenMBA, and has worked with companies all over the North Bay.

Genevieve Tayloris Vice President at Global Genesis, a local rm with internationalreach, and is a facilitator and trainer on leadership, sustainability, and change.Susan and Genevieve are partners at CircadiaOne and also have their ownconsulting rms.

Don Huffman is the founder of Huffman Communications. Dons company providesprofessional marketing communication steeped in tradition and addressing the newmedia frontiers.

Join John Heymann, Don Huffman, Susan Briski and Genevieve Taylor athey discuss a triple bottom line for your company and how to developand execute the strategy to make 2012 your best year ever.

What is a triple bottom line?

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by

What is Wake up yor Bsiness Wednesda?

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

creating a strong local economy napachamber.c

The Valleys Daily News Source

Presidents Circle

Wednesday,November 16, 2011

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

Napa Chamber of

Commerce Board Room

1556 First Street, Napa

$20.00

(Bring a colleague for free!)

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Contact:

NVC Small BusinessDevelopment Center at

707.253.3210

Register online atnapasbdc.org


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Please route to Marketing Manag

MIXPO...the Valleys premierAfer-Hours Mixer and Mini-Expo

MIXPOisacombinedAfter-HoursMixerwithaMini-Expo.

Registration is only needed forreserving a display table. RegularMixer admission will be at the dooras with a normal Mixer event.

All of your display materialsand signage must ft on your table,please no freestanding banners ordisplays. No electricity available.

)(or more information visit

napachamber.comor call 707.226.7455

Napa Chamber of Commerce 1556 First Street Napa CA 94559

providing networking opportun

Attendee Admission

$10.00 - Members($30.00 - Prospective Members)

Thursday,

November 17, 20115:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

join us for this special eVent

and Be sure to Bring

plentY of Business cards!

thanK You sponsors!Castello di AmorosaFridas Mexican Grill

Markstein Beverage CompanyNapa Smith Brewery & Winery

River Terrace Inn1600 Soscol Ave, Napa


Presidents Circle:

seil k e n cmbe ambd!

$20 per display table

(includes admission for one person; tablespace is limited, reservations required)


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the best connections happen over lunch

Develop & DineBusiness

Where:Compadres Rio Grille, 505 Lincoln AveWhen: First Friday of Every MonthDate: December 2, 2011Time: 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 Businesstable.


Presidents Circle

network and buildrelationships on

your lunch break!

one business is drawn to makea 10 minute presentation at afuture lunch

everyonepromotestheir businesswith a30-secondpitch

display yourmarketingmaterialsonthe exposeyourbusiness table*

share marketing ideas andsuccessful business practices!

Whats the best way to reach

decision-makers?What

sontheplatethism

on

th?

Jan VicaleSilverado Resort & Spa

Bring PLENTY of Business Cardsfor the drawing! Winner gets a

spotlight presentation...

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

and Decembers winner is:


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Fday, Janay 20, 2012Save the date!

Register online at napachamber.coor call 707.226.7455

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Balance

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Bold BalanceBreathe

2012

Napa Chamb of Commc

ANNuAl DiNNerAnnual General Membership Meeting and Installation of Officers and Dire

connecting commerto community

Jon s ncbatng...Citizen of the Year

Ambassador of the Year


Napa Vay Maott Hot & Spa

6:30pm $110.00 Table of 10: $1000.

black tie optional

3425 Solano Ave, Napa

ominations are now open for Business of the Year... See form bel


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NAME OF BUSINESS CONTACT PERSON

ADDRESS

NOMINATED BY (BUSINESS NAME): CONTACT PERSON:

EMAIL: PHONE:

The Napa Chamber o Commerce is accepting nominations or its Annual Businesso the Year Award. This is your opportunity to nominate your own business or a ellowmembers business or special recognition by your Chamber.

Any Napa Chamber o Commerce business, that is a member in good standing since 1/1/11, is eligible ornomination. Although success may be measured in a variety o ways, businesses nominated or this Award willalso be rated on these qualities:

Practicinghighintegrityandsociallyresponsiblebusinesspractices Providingapositivecommunityimageandinspiringotherstodoso Exhibitinginnovationandcreativityinthecommunityandworkplace Demonstratingcommitmenttothesupportandpromotionofthecommunity

Takingaleadershiproleinactivitiesthatbenetthecommunityatlarge

ITSEASYTOPARTICIPATEINTHISIMPORTANTAWARD...Please return this orm along with the inormation and documentation representing at least three

o the ollowing areas or your nominee:

1.How has this business distinguished itsel rom the other businesses in the same industry?Cite any innovative ideas or creative methods used.

2. Please provide specifc details about any community-minded or volunteer activities thatthis business has engaged in. Attach documentation, i available.

3. Are there any examples o this business making a choice to do the right thing even atthe expense o making a proft?

4. What charitable causes or organizations has this business fnancially supported?Please be specifc and cite as many as possible.

5. Share examples o how this business values its employees.

6. Does this business use sustainable business practices? Give specifc examples.

Thedeadlinefornominationsis5p.m.,Monday,December5,2011.

The winner o the Napa Chamber o Commerce Business o the Year Award will beannounced at the Annual Dinner and Installation o Ofcers on January 20, 2012.


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dealine to submit nominations is 5 p.m., Monay, decembe 5, 2011

Fax / Mail / Email to: Napa Chamber of Commerce 1556 First Street, Napa, CA 94559

Fax 707.226.1171 [email protected] Tel 707.226.7455

Call or nominations!

2011


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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 todays common leadership challenges.

Leadership: Cultivating The Best In Ourselves, Our Teams, and Our Relationships Tues. February 14th, 201 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 addtl members _______ Total

______ $350.00 non-member, _______ $300.00 x No. of addtl non-members _______ Total

Name ___________________________________________Company ________________________________________

hone __________________________E-mail (required) __________________________________________________

Additional Person __________________________________ E-mail _________________________________________

Additional Person __________________________________ E-mail _________________________________________

Visa, MC, Amex, Disc# ____________________________________ Exp ______________ Amt _________

ignature _________________________________________________________ Date _________________

Afer various lie activities involving leadership I oundhis program to be a rereshing perspective learningxperience 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 valueoriented leadership. You have a true understanding othings. - John Rush, Founder Rush Press, San Diego


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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 trainingto assist them in overcoming todays common leadership challenges.

eadership: 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 94559his rst session will be geared towards understanding the Path Elements Prole tool and how it can be used with

eams, departments and with clients. This powerul tool gives leaders and those they lead a positive language with

hich to put the behaviors they observe in themselves others into context. An understanding o the hard-wiring o

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

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

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

hat go with each element.

xemplary 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 94559his second session will be geared toward assisting leaders in becoming more condent and efective (generating posi-

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

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

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

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

Managing Confict: From Roots to Resolution Tues. April 10th, 2012Check-In: 8:45 a.m. Workshop: 9 a.m. -12 p.m. Napa Chamber, 1556 First Street, Napa, CA 94559

his third will be geared toward understanding, articulating and identiying the common sources o conict. You will

nderstand your own and others conict reexes and successul conict management techniques. You will build on

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

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

mplement 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 thatstop 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-

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

onals or achieving a new standard o excellence in the direction o a community

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

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

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

Follow Your Compass


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in

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Ensure

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NapaLearns is partnering with the five municipal school districts and theNapa County Office of Education, key

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NapaLearnssupportsstudents,teachers,andadministratorswiththeclassrooms,tools,fundingandpartnershipsthey

needtothriveinthissharedanddynamicfuture,withafocusonthefollowingcoreinitiatives:

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