Chamber Events & Programs 2011

Installation & Volunteer Recognition Banquet  January 6, 2011
An annual event honoring the incoming and outgoing Chamber Board of Directors and Officers and presentation of awards for volunteers and businesses.

Monthly Membership Luncheons
Usually held the last Friday of the month from 11:30-1:00 pm.  Provides a forum for members’ meeting that includes disseminating information to the members, providing informational speakers and spotlighting new members.  Visit www.ElkGroveCa.com for dates, program information and registration.

State of the City Address March 26, 2011 - Tentatively
Mayor outlines th
e City’s goals and objectives, provides an overview of city accomplishments, and issues of importance to the community. Event sponsorships will be available.

Salute to Education  April, 2011
Awarding Howard Wackman Memorial Scholarship to students interested in a career in Agriculture.

Business Expo Spring 2011
A full day event with vendor area, break-out sessions, luncheon and mixer. This event is designed to provide a forum for local business to market their companies and help them understand the current status of the economy.  We will provide valuable information to help them survive and thrive, and to give them the opportunity to network with some valuable resources and potential clients
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Biz Educational Series February- November 2011
First Thursday of the month beginning in February and ending in November.  Ten 2-hour workshops (11:00am–1:00pm). A business development educational series with topics focusing on business growth and operations.

Leadership Elk Grove March-October 2011
Second Tuesday of the month (8:30am-12:30pm).  A training program designed to build future leaders by providing education on the community, business in Elk Grove, key issues impacting business and the community, leadership skills and ways to influence policy decisions. Sessions are half-day and held at a variety of locations throughout the region, with each location chosen for its relevance to the topic of the day.

Discover Elk Grove (w/EDC) Luncheon October 2011
Showcase the quality of life in Elk Grove by providing a forum for business displays, presentation of information on doing business in the area and creation of new jobs
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Monthly Mixers
Morning Mixers
are held the 2nd Wednesday of every other month from 7:30–9:00 am.  Evening Mixers are usually held the 3rd Tuesday of every month from 5:30-7:00 pm.  An informal social gathering held at a different Chamber business location each month.  The objective is to acquaint the local business and professional people with Chamber members, potential new members, and to pinpoint their place of business, their services, and their products. Visit www.ElkGroveCa.com for dates and locations.

Member Orientation
An orientation for members to the Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce.  Prospective, new, and ongoing members welcome. Orientation is held every other month at the Chamber Office on the first Wednesday, from 9 am to 10 am, beginning in January 2011.  Visit www.ElkGroveCa.com for upcoming dates and registration.

Ribbon Cuttings
Celebrating the opening of a new business.

Citizen of the Year
Celebrating a Citizen who contributes greatly to the community and exemplifies the meaning of giving.