Calendar

This calendar focuses on business and community events
of particular interest to Friend and Champion,
with a focus on southern Alameda County.

 

Mar
20
Mon
Women in Business – Successful Bay Area CEOs – SBDC – Fremont @ Fremont Main Library
Mar 20 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Women in Business – Learn from Successful Bay Area CEOs

 

Bay Area CEO businesswomen share their experiences, resources and insight into what helped them on their path to success, what they learned, and most importantly, how this knowledge can help you to succeed in your own business.

If you are interested in learning some unexpected fundamentals of business success, this seminar is for you. Come join the Alameda County SBDC for an informative, engaging and interactive panel discussion on how to best lay the groundwork for, launch and manage a thriving business in the Bay Area.

Seminar Panelists:
Emily Liggett, President and CEO, NovaTorque
June Riley, CEO, VC Taskforce
Shilpi Sharma, CEO, Kvantum
Jody Tatro, CEO, ProExhibits

Moderator: Dorian Webb, Dorian Webb Lifestyle, Designer and Manufacturer

Free to Attend
Registration: 1:00pm – 1:15pm
Panel: 1:15pm – 2:45pm
Q&A: 2:45pm – 3:00pm

This seminar is sponsored by the City of Fremont

Mar
29
Wed
Event Marketing for Your Business – SBDC – Hayward @ Hayward City Hall, 2nd Floor Conference Room 2A
Mar 29 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Does your business produce events to enhance your brand and advertise your products?

Do you want to start up an event program for your business, and need to learn how?

Learn a comprehensive approach to manage and promote events big and small. You will learn all the tools necessary in order to handle everything from registrations to payment to promotion in a professional, affordable way.

Topics covered will include:

Plan – Professionally promote your event. Set up an ad-free event homepage, collect registration fees with secure payment processing, and keep registration open for attendees to register online at their convenience.

Track – Reduce repetitive tasks. Reduce the number of day-to-day “to-dos” with online event registration, reminders, invitations, a calendar, and event themes. Do more…but in minutes by managing all your promotions, registrations, and communications in one place.

Manage – Monitor and course-correct. Save money by taking the guesswork out of capturing attendance information. Use event tracking and reporting tools to plan for exact catering needs, room size, parking spaces, etc.

Mar
30
Thu
Social Media/Digital Marketing Basics – SBDC – Castro Valley @ Castro Valley Library - Chabot Room
Mar 30 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Social Media/Digital Marketing Basics

 

How do you use or plan to use social media and digital marketing in your business?

Do you have an integrated plan to help your customer find, engage, and transact business with you?

This seminar is designed to help you understand how to set up or focus your strategy on a high level, and covers the key areas of social media and digital marketing:

* Website
* Blog
* Online Directories
* Review Sites
* Social Networks
* Rich Media
* Mobile Applications
* Industry Specific Sites
* Event Promotion

We will explain the role of social media as part of your marketing program, and how to implement digital marketing into your total business plan to drive sales and increase profits.

This seminar is sponsored by the Alameda County Community Development Agency

 

Apr
20
Thu
Rowell Ranch Rodeo Mixer – Hayward and Castro Valley @ Rowel Ranch Rodeo Grounds
Apr 20 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Chambers Join for Rowell Rancho Rodeo Mixer

 

We’ll celebrate a networking mixer from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 20 at the Rowell Ranch Rodeo grounds along with the Castro Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Our friends at the rodeo are chamber members and will treat us with a real cowboy experience, including food, drinks and prizes. Bring your cowboy hat and boots for this one-of-a-kind mixer.

Rowell Ranch Rodeo is located at 9275 Dublin Canyon Road, between Castro Valley and Dublin, just off Interstate 580

 

 

Apr
26
Wed
Business Law for Entrepreneurs – SBDC – Hayward @ Hayward City Hall - 2nd Floor Conference Room 2A
Apr 26 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Business Law for Entrepreneurs

 

From deciding how to structure your business, to hiring your first employee or selecting a business name, this workshop will teach you the basics to start, grow, and protect your company. Topics include:

  • A general overview of business entities
  • Employment law and contracts
  • Commercial leases
  • Intellectual property basics (copyrights, trademarks, patents)

This event is held in conjunction with the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights, Legal Services for Entrepreneurs (www.lccr.com) – this organization provides pro bono (no charge) services to low-income entrepreneurs.

Apr
28
Fri
Starting a Home Based Business – SBDC – San Leandro @ REACH Center
Apr 28 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Starting a Home Based Business (San Leandro)

What do Apple Computer, Hershey’s, Mary Kay Cosmetics, and the Ford Motor Company have in common?

These well-known corporations all started out as home-based businesses. In fact, more than half of all U.S. businesses are based out of an owner’s home.

This free seminar discusses several elements necessary for starting a successful home-based business. These elements include:

* Business planning
* Licenses and permits
* Finances
* Marketing, including websites and social media
* Taxation
* Work/Life balance

Understanding these issues is critical to becoming a successful home-based entrepreneur.

This seminar is sponsored by the Alameda County Community Development Agency.
May
9
Tue
CalCPA ABC Springfest @ Testarossa Vineyards
May 9 @ 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm
ABC Springfest
Do not miss one of the most popular networking events of the year. Over 400 attorneys, bankers, CPAs and other financial professionals meet together for an evening of delicious hors d’oeuvres, beverages and profitable conversation.  Bring your business cards and come prepared for an enjoyable evening.
Spring location: Testarossa Vineyards
All proceeds benefit the Silicon Valley San Jose Chapter Scholarship Fund.
Apr
19
Thu
Rowell Ranch Rodeo Mixer – Hayward and Castro Valley @ Rowel Ranch Rodeo Park - Maggie's Patio
Apr 19 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Chambers Join for Rowell Rancho Rodeo Mixer

We’ll celebrate a networking mixer from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 19 at the Rowell Ranch Rodeo grounds along with the Castro Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Come and join us for the April Networking Mixer hosted by Rowell Ranch Rodeo and Hayward Area Recreation and Park District! This is always a fun and educational mixer put on by the Castro Valley/Eden Area Chamber of Commerce and the Hayward Chamber of Commerce!

Rowel Ranch Rodeo Park – Maggie’s Patio

Rowell Ranch Rodeo is located at 9275 Dublin Canyon Road, between Castro Valley and Dublin, just off Interstate 580

 

 

Apr
24
Tue
Ashland Cherryland Mixer – Kim Holland Statefarm @ Kim Holland Statefarm Insurance
Apr 24 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Come meet your local
Ashland & Cherryland Businesses!

Hosted by, Kim Holland Statefarm Insurance
897 E. Lewelling Blvd. Hayward, CA 94541

May
9
Wed
Fremont Mixer – TechCU @ Technology Credit Union
May 9 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

 

Technology Credit Union is a not-for-profit full service financial institution operated for the benefit of our members, not stockholders. We invest our resources to deliver lower rates, outstanding service and a wide array of products and services.