Calendar

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

 

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
25
Tue
Startup Grind – Rana Gujral – Growth Hacking @ Electronics for Imaging
Apr 25 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Startup Grind Fremont – Rana Gujral – Growth Hacking

This is your opportunity to take a deep dive into the ideas of growth hacking with one of the top 10 entrepreneurs to follow in 2017 according to Huffington Post. You are invited to join the conversation with Rana Gujral to pick up some valuable nuggets for how you can accelerate the growth of your startup.

About Rana Gujral

Rana is an Entrepreneur (founder, InsureHound), Turnaround CEO and an Investor. Rana founded a leading enterprise SaaS startup TiZE. Rana serves as a contributing writer at TechCrunch and Forbes and advises several startups. Rana was recently listed among Top 10 Entrepreneurs to follow in 2017 by Huffington Post.

In his role as Founder and CEO of TiZE, Rana raised the initial round and led the company through its formative traction. Prior to TiZE, Rana was recruited to be a part of the core turnaround team for Cricut Inc. At Cricut, Rana led the initiative to build a first of its kind, innovative products for the DIY community and affected the turnaround of Cricut’s EBITDA position from bankruptcy to profitability within a span of 2 years. Previously, Rana held leadership positions at Logitech S.A. and Kronos Inc. where Rana was responsible for the development of best-in-class products achieving billions of dollars in revenue and contributed towards several award-winning engineering innovations. Rana has earned a variety of personal and product awards through his career and has been featured in TechCrunch, Forbes, Inc magazine, Huffington Post, Fast Company, NBC, Fox and CBS.

 

Date: April 25, 2017
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Electronics For Imaging (EFI)
Address: 6700 Dumbarton Circle
Fremont, CA 94555

 

Apr
28
Fri
Latino Business Roundtable – Hayward @ St. Rose Hospital, Balch Pavillion
Apr 28 @ 8:30 am – 9:45 am

How to Grow Your Business

A panel of attorneys and a business growth advisor will speak on “How to Grow Your Business” at the Hayward Chamber of Commerce Latino Business Roundtable.

Darlene Crane, president of The CraneWorks, and attorneys Roseanne Torres and Martin Caraves will be the presenters on how to create strong legal, financial and managerial foundations for businesses.

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.
Jun
20
Tue
Startup Grind – Murray Newlands – Become an Influencer @ Electronics for Imaging
Jun 20 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Startup Grind Fremont – Murray Newlands – Become an Influencer

You are invited to join the conversation with Murray Newlands to dig into some valuable ideas about how you can increase your value by becoming an influencer.

About Murray Newlands

Murray Newlands FRSA is an entrepreneur, investor, business advisor and speaker. He is founder of a Sighted.com an online invoicing company based in Palo Alto. Newlands is also an adviser to the “Draper Nexus Network of Things” Fund that invests in IOT companies. He advises entrepreneurs and start-ups on various subjects from funding to growth strategies. Newlands is a qualified lawyer, gained his Green Card by being recognized by the US government as an “alien of extraordinary ability.”

Newlands is the author of “Online Marketing: A User’s Manual” published by John Wiley & Sons. Murray regularly contributes to Forbes and Entrepreneur.

 

Date: June 20, 2017
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Electronics For Imaging (EFI)
Address: 6700 Dumbarton Circle
Fremont, CA 94555

 

Startup Grind – Murray Newlands – Become an Influencer @ Electronics for Imaging
Jun 20 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Startup Grind Fremont – Murray Newlands – Become an Influencer

You are invited to join the conversation with Murray Newlands to dig into some valuable ideas about how you can increase your value by becoming an influencer.

About Murray Newlands

Murray Newlands FRSA is an entrepreneur, investor, business advisor and speaker. He is founder of a Sighted.com an online invoicing company based in Palo Alto. Newlands is also an adviser to the “Draper Nexus Network of Things” Fund that invests in IOT companies. He advises entrepreneurs and start-ups on various subjects from funding to growth strategies. Newlands is a qualified lawyer, gained his Green Card by being recognized by the US government as an “alien of extraordinary ability.”

Newlands is the author of “Online Marketing: A User’s Manual” published by John Wiley & Sons. Murray regularly contributes to Forbes and Entrepreneur.

 

Date: June 20, 2017
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Electronics For Imaging (EFI)
Address: 6700 Dumbarton Circle
Fremont, CA 94555

 

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

Apr
25
Wed
Silicon Valley Business XPO @ Santa Clara Convention Center
Apr 25 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Don’t miss this very special event at the Santa Clara Convention Center! This fantastic experience, hosted by the Santa Clara Chamber in partnership with leading chambers in the region, is expected to feature over 100 exhibitors and over a thousand attendees. It’s a unique opportunity to learn about the vibrant businesses and non-profit organizations that embody innovation here in Silicon Valley.

You’ll see everything Silicon Valley has to offer for your business and lifestyle from exhibitors showcasing their offerings in:

· Technology
· Healthcare
· Food & beverage
· Retail
· And more

 

 

Apr
27
Fri
Latino Business Roundtable – Hayward @ St. Rose Hospital, Balch Pavillion
Apr 27 @ 8:15 am – 9:45 am
Doug Rosales

STEM Institute Bridges to Employers,
Hayward’s Diverse Community

The Hayward Chamber of Commerce Latino Business Roundtable will hear a presentation on the value to Hayward employers of the Institute for STEM Education at California State University, East Bay.

Doug Rosales and Janiene Langford, from the STEM Institute will share how businesses can connect to the local talent pool through their program. The Institute supports the diverse population of students, community, and the region by teaching teachers, reaching students, and bridging to employers. Cal State East Bay is the most diverse campus in the continental United States and recognized by the federal government as a Hispanic Serving Institution.

The Latino Business Roundtable is open to all chamber members and their guests.