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.

EP Lunch & Learn - Serving on a Nonprofit Board is Good for the Community and Good for You!
11:30am - 1:00pm
Irvine Chamber - Lunch Included
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Whether you think you’re too young or too busy building your business, Nicole Suydam will share reasons why you should consider serving on a nonprofit’s Board of Directors sooner than later. Board leadership not only impacts your community but enhances your business and career success. Come hear tips and tools on how to prepare yourself for a leadership position and how to evaluate and determine the right organization for you.
$10 for EP Members | $15 for Visitors

Join Host Robert Coleman for the Second Annual Roundup of Business Opportunities, where Robert covers hot market segments, trends, and business opportunities. Successful businesses move quickly to take advantage of emerging trends and opportunities. But first, you have to know what they are! Use this information to jumpstart your business or gain competitive leverage in your own marketspace.

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.

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
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.

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

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

GET PAID TO GO SOLAR WITH IRVINE’S SOLAR PROGRAM

You are able to receive clean, green, renewable energy for $0 out-of-pocket and a monthly payment less than what you currently pay SoCal Edison. With Irvine's Solar Program, you will also receive a cash-back incentive. Participants in this program are getting paid to go solar. You must sign up by November 18th to participate. An informational solar program will be taking place on Saturday, October 15th at 11am in the City Hall. To RSVP or schedule a no-cost, no obligation consultation for your home, call 1-800-785-5482. For more information, visit www.IrvineSolarProgram.org.

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Irvine Chamber • 2485 McCabe Way, Suite 150 • Irvine, CA 92614
Phone: (949) 660-9112 • Fax: (949) 660-0829 • Email: icc@irvinechamber.com