Foster City CoC Newsletter Feb10

1031 E. Hillsdale Blvd., Suite F • Foster City, CA 94404 • Phone: 650-573-7600 • www.fostercitychamber.com

Foster City Chamber of Commerce February 2010

CHAMBER NEWSFOSTER CITYGold Circle

Members

A+ Japanese Auto Repair, Inc.

ABC Seafood

Animal Cove

Pet Hospital

Bay Area Self Storage

Borel Private Bank

& Trust Co.

Bridgepointe

Family Dental Care

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.

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

Totally New and Dynamic Website

The Foster City Chamber of Commerce has just launched a new website. This new site is a great

This new modern and dynamic website delivers:

as well.

The latest local information available for Events, Members, Discounts, News and more See it all! Go to www.fostercitychamber.com .

Foster City Library Reopens!

doors on Jan. 9, to a state-of-the-are facility with a festive day-long celebration.

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


February 2010

Cont. on pg. 3

Foster CityChamber of Commerce1031 E. Hillsdale Blvd.

Suite F

Foster City, CA 94404

Phone

650-573-7600

Fax

650-573-5201

Email

[email protected]

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

of Self Defense

Past Chairperson

Penny Mika

Mary Kay Cosmetics

Membership Renewals

36-40 Years Membership The Examiner 1972 31-35 Years MembershipAAAAA Rent A Space 1976Foster City Eye Care 1979Phil C. Stelling EA-Taxes* 1975

16-20 Years MembershipGilead Sciences* 1992Rossi & Company, Accountancy Corp.* 1990Sea Breeze School 1991Waters Edge Apartments 1990Watson & Associates 1994 11-15 Years Membership Mills-Peninsula Health Services 1995Wilder, Deborah E.G. Law Firm 1995

6-10 Years MembershipBright Horizons at Gilead 2002Broadway By the Bay 2000CP Larson Photography 2004Schwarz, Karen A., Ph.D-Aragon Psychology 2003

1-5 Years Membership A+ Japanese Auto Repair, Inc.* 2009AAA Insurance 2008Boy Scouts of America 2005DES Architects & Engineers 2008Edward Jones Investments 2007Foster City Dental Care 2006Mary Kay Cosmetics-Penny Mika 2007San Mateo-Foster City Courtyard Marriott 2007Signature Realty & Mortgage* -R. Pedro 2009St. Ambrose Episcopal Church 2005The Growth Coach 2009

* GOLD CIRCLE MEMBER!

Thank You f o r Renew ing !

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

Save the DateArts & Wine Festival

Plans have begun for the 39th annual Foster City Arts & Wine Festival to be held June 5 & 6,

Save the date!

Win a bottle of Wine for You and a Friend! Bring a new member into the F.C. Chamber and receive one

the new member.

or go to www.fostercitychamber.com/join -

573-7600.

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

Foster City and the Environmental

which will focus on easy and fun ways to save water and energy.

recycling. Many local “green” businesses will be

your life and home more Earth-friendly.

The Year of the Tiger

celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year, the Year of the Tiger, with the focus on education alongside entertainment.

There is no cost to attend.

10th Annual YAC Spaghetti Feed

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all members of families affected by childhood

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Board ofDirectors Continued

DirectorsRichard Baird

IBM

Becka Boscarino

Peninsula Jewish Community Center

Gigi Carter

Peninsula YMCA

Steve Cohn

Golden State Home Loans

Diann Jennison

Borel Private Bank & Trust Co.

Elena Tung

VISA, Inc.

Ex-officioJon Froomin

Foster City Police Department Jon Grant

Rotary Club of Foster City

Phyllis Moore

Foster City Lions Club

Rick Wykoff

City of Foster City

Staff

Mae Heagerty-Matos

President/CEO

Rosemary Bogert

Sara Jackowitz

Mary Pattum

Newsletter Layout

Irene Soler-Steiner

Soler Graphics

Your business spotlighted with renewal of your membership!

City of Foster City

outstanding job for the City”, said City Manager Hardy. Congratulations to Steve!

Congratulations to City of Foster City

F.C. Lions Clubthey donated over sixty hours of Service. In January, they donated 130lbs. of coffee and 10lbs

for kids!

Gumbinger Avram Architects, Inc. commercial new construction and remodels.

HEART -

Hillbarn Theatre

Decorating Den Interiors.

The Rotary Club of F.C. donated over 350 dictionaries for the third consecutive year to all third graders at Audubon, Brewer Island, and Foster City elementary schools.

Free Publicity! Tell the World about You!

business?

The Chamber’s Core Values Creating a strong local economy Promoting the community

Providing networking opportunities Representing the interests of business with government


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Hillbarn Theatre to Help Foster City Chamber Members Increase their Business! For free!

card members, such as:•

one, get one offer,•

following:• -

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•business in the community.

Hillbarn Theatre is one of the oldest community theatres in

Petition signing on January 30 at Metro Center

City leaders from across the Bay Area assembled in Foster City, Jan. 11, to launch a statewide signature-gathering

state raiding local tax dollars.

intends to collect more than 1.1 million signatures to ensure

Morgan Hill Mayor, Steve Tate, speaking against state take-aways of local tax revenues at

Foster City press conference.

San Mateo Courthouse is 100 yrs. Old!

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Sat., Mar. 6 at 1:00features the Courthouse building and its architecture. Many

Hillbarn Theatre“Bermuda Avenue Triangle” runs through Sun., Feb. 7

“Subscriber Celebration”

CERT Disaster Preparedness-

hands-on training.Save a Life! Take CPR

The course is a modular class that teaches lay rescuers how Foster City Student Shines!

“Motown Mixer”at Pam Warner’s Piccadilly Catering


Are you “GOING GREEN”? Labor Law CornerFebruary 2010 Page 5

CalMAXGet rid of unwanted items and locate items that are needed

The site serves the entire Bay Area and listings are free.

Info provided by RecycleWorks of S.M. Co. www.RecycleWorks.org

City’s Water Conservation Efforts“We are trying to do everything we can to conserve”, said

Peninsula faces for the next 15 years”.Foster City and other Peninsula cities face limits on water us-

consider new laws aimed at saving water.

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regulations.

Recology San Mateo County, formerly Norcal Waste Systems, has been named our new service

.

Employee Unused Vacation Time-

-niority or any non-discriminatory method will be used to

vacation dates.

least 90 days notice of mandatory vacation.

unused vacation is to be cashed out at termination. Fur-ther, there can be no forfeiture, such as a “use it or lose

Special Mail-in Ballot Election No Polling Places for Feb. ElectionAll registered voters will have received a ballot in the mail the

education to our elementary and middle schools.

On Nov. 19, our Board of Trustees voted unanimously to -

our local schools.

-tion to ensure the cost is not a burden to those living on a

continue.

Seminar- Financial Strategies for Employees in Transition

insurance and mortgage giants, as well as the big three

-matic effect on the retirement accounts of baby boomers.

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tax/legal situation.Kirsten Weiss, Financial Advisor. CA Insurance License #: 0G53502.

Registered Representative, Investment Advisor Representative, Sau-

rian Financial Services Inc. Securities Dealer member FINRA/SIPC; A

Registered Investment Advisor, SGC, Inc. is Independently Owned and

Operated. Tracking Number #125498 and DOFU 11-2009.

The Growth Coach, Michael Neuendorff presents

“Using Inbound Marketing to Grow Your Business”Feb. 23, 5:15 - 7:00pm

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

Foster CityChamber of Commerce1031 E. Hillsdale Blvd., Suite F

Foster City, CA 94404

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

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.

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FEARLESS FITNESS CELEBRATES THEIR 4TH ANNIVERSARY & NEW LOCATION!

1160 Chess Drive, Suite 6, Foster CityTel: 650.341.2679 • www.copyland.com

Limit one poster per family or customer

CopylandPrinting

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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!

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1City Council Mtg.7:30 pm

2Planning

CommissionStudySession7:30 pm

3 4PlanningCommissionMtg. 7:30 pm Open House

Connection6:00 pm

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7 8 9 10 11Board Mtg. NoonOpen House

Connecti6:00 pm

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14DayChineseNew Year

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16PlanningCommissionStudySession7:30 pm SubmissionDeadline forNewsletter

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Foster City Chamber of Commerce 1031 E. Hillsdale Blvd., Suite F Foster City, CA 94404 Tel: (650) 573-7600 Fax: (650) 573-5201E-mail: [email protected]

Foster City Chamber of Commerce 1031 E. Hillsdale Blvd., Suite F Foster City, CA 94404 Tel: (650) 573-7600 Fax: (650) 573-5201E-mail: [email protected]

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�� FEBRUARY 2010 EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

FEBRUARY

Chamber Office Closed

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Executive Mtg., Noon

– All you can eat Crab Feast “Lions Club”

ARTS & WINE FESTIVAL – June 5th & 6thCELEBRATING 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!

Check enclosed.

(Please make checks payable to: FOSTER CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.)

Please charge my Visa Mastercard

Name as it appears on card (please print) ______________________________

Card No. ___________________________________________V# ___________

(on back of card)

Exp. Date _______________________________________________________

Signature _______________________________________________________

Company Name _______________________________________

Contact Name __________________ Phone # _______________

I do do not need a booth.

Please mail or fax back by March 1st to:

Foster City Chamber of Commerce1031 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

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

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.).

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

Solicit 1-2 door prizes per year.

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.

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.

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 SEMINARAPRIL 16 •18, 2010 • HYATT REGENCY - MONTEREY

ARRANGED AND PRESENTED BY THE

THE PROGRESS SEMINAR BRINGS TOGETHER

•BUSINESS •GOVERNMENT•AND COMMUNITY LEADERS

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

SIGNATURE SPONSOR

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 REGISTRATIONSREGISTRATION FORM ON BACK PAGE

PROGRESS SEMINAR REGISTRATION FORM• Name:__________________________________________________________________ • Title:___________________________________________________________________

• Name:__________________________________________________________________ • Title:___________________________________________________________________

• Firm(s):_________________________________________________________________

• Address:____________________________________City:________________Zip:________

• Phone: ( ) __________ Fax: ( )_________

PLEASE MAIL FORM TO:The Redwood City•San Mateo County Chamber of Commerce • 1450 Veterans Boulevard, Suite 125, Redwood City, CA 94063

(650) 364-1722 / Fax (650) 364-1729 / [email protected]

(Same Price As 2009)

____VISA ____MASTERCARD ____American Express ____CHECK ENCLOSED

EXP. DATE ___________________ SIGNATURE ____________________________________________________ ___ I understand that accommodations at the Hyatt Regency, Monterey are not included in this registration and I must make my own arrangements for rooms directly with the Hyatt Regency, Monterey before March 15, 2010. Hyatt Regency, Monterey, One Golf Course Road, Monterey, CA 94940, (831) 372-1234.

Your registration is not a charitable contribution, however may be a deductible business expense. NO REFUNDS AFTER MARCH 15, 2010.

GUEST REGISTRATION FORM: This form is for guests who may be accompanying you to the Seminar. The following functions are included for all Full Registration Delegates. Sorry Guest Registrations are not taken at the door.

NAME:__________________________________________________________________.00 .00 .00

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E-mail: __________________________

E-mail: __________________________

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