Calendar

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

 

Mar
6
Mon
Public Discussion of “Linkage Fees” – Fremont @ Development Services Center, Niles Conf. Room
Mar 6 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Attend a meeting to talk about linkage fees on March 6.
The City of Fremont retained Keyser Marston Associates (KMA) to conduct a nexus study to determine whether an affordable housing impact fee on non-residential development is justifiable as a way to increase resources for affordable housing.

A copy of the KMA Report is available at: fremont.gov/DocumentCenter/View/32337

The City will be facilitating a meeting on March 6, 2017, from 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. to provide an overview of KMA’s nexus analysis including findings and recommendations. In addition, you will have an opportunity to provide the City and KMA with your feedback and comments.

Please find details regarding the upcoming meeting below:

Monday, March 6, 2017
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
City of Fremont Development Services Center
Niles Conference Room
39550 Liberty Street
Fremont, CA 94538

If you have any questions, please feel free to email May Lee at [email protected] or call her at (510) 494-4506.

Mar
18
Sat
Spaghetti Feed – Fun and Food – Fremont @ Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Mar 18 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

 

It’s nearly time for Holy Trinity Lutheran Church’s annual Spaghetti Feed!

Join us from 4-8 p.m. on Saturday, March 18, for an evening of food and fun. The festivities will be held in Holland Hall at the church site, 38801 Blacow Rd., Fremont.

FOOD: Four kinds of pasta are on the menu, in addition to Caesar salad, garlic bread, and dessert that includes, of course, tiramisu.
Beer and wine will also be served, for an extra charge.
FUN: The evening’s entertainment includes a silent auction, an ongoing raffle with prizes every 15 minutes, a special kids’ zone, and proceeds benefit HTLC’s ongoing community outreach and service programs, such as George Mark House.
TICKETS:

  • Prices are $15 per adult,
  • $10 per child under 12,
  • and kids under 3 eat free.
  • Family tickets (two adults and two or more children) are $45.

 

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

 

 

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.
Jul
29
Sat
Passeio do Vinho Downtown Wine Walk – Hayward @ Downtown Hayward
Jul 29 @ 2:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Save the Date – Passeio do Vinho – Downtown Hayward Wine Walk

 

Oct
6
Fri
Fremont Chamber Celebrates Manufacturing Day 2017 @ Fremont Street Eats
Oct 6 @ 4:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Fremont Chamber of Commerce
Celebrates Manufacturing Day

October 6, 2017 4:30pm – 9:00pm 

39155 Liberty St
Fremont, CA 94538

CALL FOR HIRING MANUFACTURERS: IS YOUR FREMONT MANUFACTURING COMPANY HIRING?

CALL THE FREMONT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO RESERVE A TABLE AT THE MFG DAY JOB FAIR AT FREMONT STREET EATS. (510) 795-2244
We are holding a special Job Fair/Manufacturing Expo at Fremont Street Eats with several Fremont manufacturers who are hiring and will have a booth at this popular weekly event in Downtown Fremont.
This Mfg Day event will be held in conjunction with the Fremont Chamber of Commerce’s weekly Fremont Street Eats food truck event.
Come and visit Fremont manufacturers, submit your resume, talk to their HR staff, eat gourmet food truck cuisine, dance to a live DJ.
List of food trucks and manufacturers will be posted on www.fremontstreeteats.com
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
Freeway Interchange Improvements – Hayward @ Hayward City Hall, City Council Chambers
Apr 24 @ 7:00 pm

How Should Hayward’s Freeway Interchanges be Improved?

County, City Explore Improvement Ideas for
I-880 Interchanges at Whipple Road and Industrial Parkway

The Alameda County Transportation Commission, in partnership with the City of Hayward, will begin studying alternatives to relieve traffic congestion and provide better connectivity for pedestrians and bicyclists at the I-880/Whipple Road and I-880/Industrial Parkway interchanges.

Staff from the Alameda County Transportation Commission and the City of Hayward will be presenting preliminary project information, including conceptual designs, at the upcoming April 24 Hayward City Council Meeting. Attend the meeting to find out more about the project and provide feedback.

 

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