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Small businesses are the backbone of a diverse, thriving economy, and supporting these businesses is vital to our region’s prosperity. Chamber President and CEO Ruben Barrales will speak on a panel about the state of San Diego’s small businesses at the Small Business Summit on Thursday, December 3. Barrales will join other regional business leaders to provide access to resources and information for small business owners, as well as hear candid feedback on how the city government can help small businesses succeed.

The Summit will be held from 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at the Balboa Park Club, at 2100 Pan American Road West, San Diego, CA 92101. Click here for more information.
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The State Legislature recently passed an emergency state law on Electronic Discovery. It is vital that business owners and nonprofits understand the legal implications in the event of a lawsuit.

Under the leadership of John Stephens, Wertz, McDade Wallace Moot & Brower, the Chamber Legal Committee has organized a special seminar on Electronic Discovery on Friday, December 4. Join a panel of experts for valuable information and real world examples of cases where businesses were negatively impacted by not properly storing or disclosing electronic data.

The seminar will be held at 8:00 a.m. at the Chamber offices, at 402 W. Broadway Suite 1000, San Diego and is complimentary. Additional guests are welcome. Click here to register online.
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Ergonomic Solutions for Your Office

Office Depot has some great tips on how to make your working environment safe and productive along with a wide variety of ergonomic furniture and accessories solutions for your office... Read more

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NEVER stop networking, it’s your lifeline to future business. Check out the Chamber Source to learn about the chamber's impressive lineup of FREE seminars and networking events.

Have a great week!

Bill Holman
Vice President, External Affairs
San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce

Fireside Chat with San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders - December 2

An informal discussion and Q&A with the city's chief executive. This intimate setting provides an opportunity to engage Mayor Sanders on local issues important to your business.

Circles of Influence Reception - December 10

The Circles of Influence Reception will be held at the Rancho Bernardo Inn Golf Resort & Spa. Don't miss out on this opportunity to mix and mingle at this exclusive event with other Chamber Circles of Influence members. Event is only open to members at the Bronze level or higher.

Business After Five Mixer - December 17

The December Mixer will be held at Crowne Plaza San Diego. Check out this newly renovated Convention Center and the Grand Hanalei Ballroom. Join us this holiday season to mix and mingle with at least 250 Chamber members and cap your year off with great business relationships.

Interested in Hosting a Mixer?

Hosting an event is a prime opportunity to
promote your business to a captive
audience while displaying firsthand the
quality of your product, service and facility.
Click here for more info

The Chamber Academy is dedicated to educate and cultivate the business community throughout the region by providing informational seminars and workshops. Chamber Academy is complimentary for San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce members, thanks to our sponsor Bank of America.

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California's Emergency E-Discovery Law Can Impact Your Business - December 4 Unless You Have Not Been Sued And Never Plan to Be - You Should Know About It

Unlocking the Secrets: Referral Generation - December 15 Take no nonsense look into making word of mouth marketing really work.

Unlocking the Secrets: Networking Strategies - December 17 Participate in this interactive workshop focused on the art of attending networking events.

SIMPLICITY: Blow Out Bureaucracy and Costs - December 18 In three and a half hours, you and your staff will learn a new way to plan that is holistic, effective and ensures ongoing attention and focus on your organization's strategic objectives.

Unlocking the Secrets: The Power of Strategic Alliances - January 20 This in-depth session dissects the importance of strategic alliances for anyone interested in becoming an excellent networker.

Unlocking the Secrets: The Art of Giving a Presentation - January 26 Learn how to show-off what you do and share what makes your business, product or service unique.

A Supplement to Passwords 101

New Years is a time that I use to remind people to change their passwords, and instruct them on how to create a great password. One of the problems is that most people can’t remember which password is linked to which website.

One of the best practices for businesses is to know where all of their computers are and to know where all of their wireless and wired access points are. If you don’t know what you have, you can’t protect it and you are seriously exposed to attack. Read more...

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