Upcoming Events
October 18, 2011

"Serving as the Voice of Business for Irvine."



 
Wednesday, October 19, 2011



International Committee Meeting
7:45am - 9:15am
Irvine Chamber of Commerce - Members Only

The meeting will cover Cleantech India, CeBit, a possible OCBC delegation with China, and the Irvine Chamber mission to Korea and Taiwan. The Busan Free Trade Delegation will be joining us at the end of the meeting as well. The mission of the International Committee is to promote and facilitate international business opportunities and programs for the Chamber and the Chamber members.




Lunch & Leads Group 1
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Irvine Chamber of Commerce - Members Only
Brown Bag Lunch

Each meeting consists of a 30-second introduction where members share their competitive advantages and describe their perfect lead. Then business leads are exchanged with others in the group. For more information please contact Ed Linck at elinck@irvinechamber.com.




Education Committee
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Irvine Chamber of Commerce - Members Only

The Mission of the Education and Workforce Committee is to serve as a link between the education community and businesses to promote real world learning, support partnerships, and encourage and celebrate educational excellence in our schools and businesses.

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Irvine's Morning Buzz featuring - Terry Walker, The New Superintendent of Irvine Schools
7:30am -9:00am
Kimera, 19530 Jamboree Road, Irvine (Jamboree and Centerpointe)
Complimentary Valet Parking
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The Irvine Chamber is presenting Irvine's Morning Buzz, an entertaining and informative breakfast program featuring a speaker on a leading edge topic, news about the Chambers activities, and the opportunity to network with other Chamber member businesses.
$25 for Members | $35 for Visitors




Become a Brand Magnet- How to pull your business out of the online abyss
Irvine Micropreneur Webinar
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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With hundreds of millions of websites online, the vast majority struggle for recognition. You can take simple actions that will pull attention and customers to your brand like a powerful magnet. Learn these steps from Barbara Findlay Schenck, author of Small Business Marketing for Dummies, Selling Your Business for Dummies, and a regular columnist for Microsoft's MSN Business on Main Street

Ribbon Cutting - Rose Hills Memorial Park and Mortuaries
3:00pm - 4:00pm
1000 Roosevelt, Irvine

Everyone is invited to this Ribbon Cutting. Come be a part of this grand opening event for this new location. Refreshments will be served.

Friday, October 21, 2011



Leads Group 3
8:00am - 9:00am
Irvine Chamber of Commerce - Members Only

Each meeting consists of a 30-second introduction where members share their competitive advantages and describe their perfect lead. Then business leads are exchanged with others in the group. For more information please contact Ed Linck at elinck@irvinechamber.com.

 



 
Monday, October 24, 2011



Lunch & Leads Group 2
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Irvine Chamber of Commerce - Members Only
Brown Bag Lunch

Each meeting consists of a 30-second introduction where members share their competitive advantages and describe their perfect lead. Then business leads are exchanged with others in the group. For more information please contact Ed Linck at elinck@irvinechamber.com.

Ribbon Cutting - Chef Hung Taiwanese Beef Noodle
11:45am - 2:00pm
2710 Alton Parkway, Suite 117 Irvine

Everyone is invited to attend to the Grand Opening of Chef Hung Taiwanese Beef Noodle located in the Diamond Jamboree Center. This is Chef Hung's first United States location. There will be a private luncheon following the ribbon cutting ceremony for VIP guests only.

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Social Media 101: Build Your Personal Brand & Grow Your Business
12:00pm -1:00pm
Irvine Chamber of Commerce - Brown Bag Lunch
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Join us for a Social Media Workshop and learn the basics of Social Media Marketing. The Irvine Chamber of Commerce and Jared Smith of TalentEvolution will present information on how to develop effective strategies to leverage social media and other digital tools to help grow your business.

Free for Members | $20 for Visitors

Wednesday, October 26, 2011



Irvine Entrepreneur Forum Committee Meeting
10:00am - 11:30am
Irvine Chamber of Commerce - Members Only

The Irvine Entrepreneur Forum (IEF) was established by the Irvine Chamber of Commerce, with its successful inaugural event on June 1, 2010 in an effort to bring together local entrepreneurs with angel, venture and private equity investors. The committee is preparing for next event in March 2012. This Committee meets every 2nd and 4th Wednesday.

Thursday, October 27, 2011



Ambassadors Committee Meeting
7:45am - 9:00am
Irvine Chamber of Commerce - Members Only

Ambassadors provides volunteer support at all Irvine Chamber events, welcomes new members by delivering membership plaques and participating in Ribbon Cutting ceremonies.

Legislative Affairs Committee
7:45am - 9:15am
Irvine Chamber of Commerce - Members Only

The mission of the Legislative Affairs Committee is to research and review political issues, bills/legislation that will potentially affect the local business community either positively or negatively. We believe that we should publicly take positions supporting our members and the business community and that we should educate our members and the larger business community about these issues and legislation/bills.




Clean Tech India 2011
Irvine Marriott, 18000 Von Karman Avenue, Irvine
8:00am - 5:00pm
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The Irvine Chamber of Commerce in partnership with 365 Consultant Inc. is hosting the Cleantech India seminar on October 27 – 28th. The two-day long seminar is designed to raise awareness about India's open business environment for innovation and commercialization, encourage business partnerships with Indian companies, and for expansion into the Indian market by US clean technology companies.

Cleantech India will provide an opportunity to find, meet and connect with potential strategic partners. For companies wishing to participate, the conference will give them a chance to gain exposure in both domestic and international markets, and further enhance awareness of products and services. The event will also provide a great opportunity to network with industry leaders and government contacts.




Entrepreneur Presentation Roundup
Irvine Micropreneur Webinar
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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This program will feature brief presentations by a number of young companies. Learn about new technologies, emerging Internet services, and new ideas presented by others. A panel of guest judges will ask questions of the presenters, and participants in the webinar can also ask questions and make comments. This is a great venue to meet budding companies.

Friday, October 28, 2011



Clean Tech India 2011
Irvine Marriott, 18000 Von Karman Avenue, Irvine
8:00am - 5:00pm
Register Here

The Irvine Chamber of Commerce in partnership with 365 Consultant Inc. is hosting the Cleantech India seminar on October 27 – 28th. The two-day long seminar is designed to raise awareness about India's open business environment for innovation and commercialization, encourage business partnerships with Indian companies, and for expansion into the Indian market by US clean technology companies.

Cleantech India will provide an opportunity to find, meet and connect with potential strategic partners. For companies wishing to participate, the conference will give them a chance to gain exposure in both domestic and international markets, and further enhance awareness of products and services. The event will also provide a great opportunity to network with industry leaders and government contacts.

 
Save the Date
Wednesday, November 16, 2011

New Member Reception
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tustin Ranch Golf Club, 12442 Tustin Ranch Road, Tustin
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Understand the benefits of your Irvine Chamber membership better by attending this New Member Reception, followed by unlimited networking at the Evening Business Exchange. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions about their membership benefits as well as network with other members.

Evening Business Exchange
Sponsored by: TW Telecom, Island Hotel, & Bear Data
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Tustin Ranch Golf Club, 12442 Tustin Ranch Road, Tustin
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Join us for an evening of networking. Members have a chance to exchange leads and referrals, build relationships and showcase their products or services after hours! This event is FREE for Irivne & Tustin Chamber Members, visitors may attend for $20. The Irvine Chamber has invited members of the Tustin Chamber to participate in this evening of networking.

Members have the opportunity to purchase a limited amount of "Expo Tables" to showcase their business and will be recognized and promoted at each event. For more information and to book your expo table before they sell out, contact Kathy Tavoularis at ktavoularis@irvinechamber.com.

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Thanksgiving Prayer Breakfast
7:30am -9:30am
Irvine Marriott, 18000 Von Karman Avenue, Irvine
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The Irvine Exchange Club, The City of Irvine and the Irvine Chamber of Commerce presents the 30th Annual Irvine Thanksgiving Community Prayer Breakfast. This popular community gathering is scheduled one week before Thanksgiving - at The Irvine Marriott Hotel. Registration begins at 7:00 a.m. with Breakfast scheduled at 7:30 a.m.

$35 for Everyone | $50 after November 10th

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Irvine Business Outlook
7:30am -9:30am
Irvine Marriott, 18000 Von Karman Avenue, Irvine
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Is the economy still building momentum? Will there be a recovery? How does this impact your business? In the face of the unknown economy, now more than ever, it is important to attend the annual Irvine Business Outlook. The Irvine Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the UC Irvine Paul Merage School of Business will host this event to provide Orange County's business community with the information they need to succeed. Guest Speakers are Former Governor Jennifer Granholm and Dean Andy Policanco. For more information click here.

$55 for Members | $75 for Visitors
Sponsorships available now! Contact Kathy Tavoularis for information.

 
Chamber Sponsor Spolight

The Graziadio School of Business and Management of Pepperdine University

The Fully Employed MBA and the Bachelor of Science in Management Programs

Learn more about the Graziadio School's Fully Employed MBA (FEMBA) and Bachelor of Science in Management (BSM) Completion Program by joining us at the First Day events on October 29th at 10:00 a.m. You will have the opportunity to participate in a course simulation and meet with faculty, current students, and alumni.

Saturday, October 29
Irvine Graduate Campus
18111 Von Karman Avenue, Irvine, CA 92612

For working professionals, the FEMBA and BSM programs are offered in the evenings and weekends at its Irvine Graduate Campus.

Seating is limited. Please call 888.339.0110 or visit bschool.pepperdine.edu to register.

Find out how to become a sponsor, click here.



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Phone: (949) 660-9112 • Fax: (949) 660-0829 • Email: icc@irvinechamber.com