Upcoming Events
October 4 , 2011

"Serving as the Voice of Business for Irvine."
Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Emerging Professionals Coffee Meet-Up
8:30am - 9:30am
Corner Bakery Café, 17575 Harvard Avenue, Irvine

Come grow and nurture business relationships with some of Orange Countys top emerging professionals. The Emerging Professionals Group sponsored by the Irvine Chamber of Commerce invites you to join us for an early coffee to network and build bridges for your job & career. Join us the first Wednesday of every month at a local coffee house at 8:30am for some FREE networking!




Export Opportunities for US Businesses with Brazil
International Markets Insights Webinar
10:am - 11:00am
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Are you reaching your full customer base? 95% of customers are outside the USA. The International Markets Insights Webinar series offers you information, contacts, and support resources for your decision to sell outside the USA, or to add a market to your current export operations. Featured speaker is Rick de Lambert, Deputy Senior Commerical Officer of US Commerical Service at the US Consulate in Sao Paulo, Brazil.




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.

Thursday, October 6, 2011



Governmental Affairs Committee Meeting
8:00am - 9:30am
Irvine Chamber of Commerce - Members Only

Monitors legislation, environmental statutes and issues, and political issues of concern and impact to the business community. Recommends Chamber pro-business positions on ballot measures. Participates in educating the public in aspects of government operations and compliance issues and sponsors candidate forums.




New Marketing: How to Build Your Business Around Personal Relevance
Irvine Micropreneur Webinar
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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The actual nuts and bolts of 1:1 marketing –how do you engage in a personal conversation with 1000 people? We will explore opportunities to use strategic content, mobile technologies and social media to engage customers in sustainable relationships that build sustainable relationships. If you have a business that needs customers and you want to drive referrals, attend this webinar. Presented by David Shantz, Creative Director of Magnity Interactive.

Friday, October 7, 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.

 



 
Monday, October 10, 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.

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Economic Vitality Committee Meeting
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Please note new location at Irvine Chamber of Commerce - Members Only

The Irvine Chamber's Economic Vitality Committee works on the implementation of the economic development programs on behalf of the City of Irvine.

Emerging Professionals After Hours Mixer
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Il Fornaio Restaurant, 18051 Von Karman Avenue, Irivne
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This aint your daddys after-hours mixer! Join the Emerging Professionals Group presented by the Irvine Chamber of Commerce at our monthly after-hours networking mixers.

$10 Emerging Professionals Members | $20 Visitors

Wednesday, October 12, 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.

Networkers Luncheon
11:30am - 1:00pm
Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant, 13390 Jamboree Road,, Irvine
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Join us for Irvine Chamber's popular Networkers luncheon and meet other business professionals. Make new contacts and business opportunities while enjoying a great meal. The Irvine Chamber Networkers meet on the second Wednesday of the month. There are always new faces to meet and plenty of referrals and opportunities to go around. In addition, individual Networkers will have the opportunity to present about products and services.

$25 for Members | $35 for Visitors

Thursday, October 13, 2011



The Mobile Marketing & Communication Revolution:
Have you joined yet?

Irvine Micropreneur Webinar
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Mobile devices are everywhere, from cell phones to pads and tablets. Many experts consider that Mobile Marketing & Communication is the new gold rush in advertising, marketing, and customer servicing. Find out how mobile marketing works and the many applications that are already available for business owners to use. Presented by William Hamlin, CEO of TEGA Technologies LLC

 
Save the Date
Thursday, October 20, 2011

Morning Buzz featuring - Terry Walker, The New Superintendent Of Irvine Schools
7:30am -9:00am
Kimera, 19530 Jamboree Road, Irvine
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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

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

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 effecitive strategies to leverage social media and other digital tools to help grow your business.

Free for Members | $20 for Visitors

Thursday, January 19, 2011

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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