This week, Thursday, February 23, the Rancho Cucamonga Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the City of Rancho Cucamonga is proud to host the 2017 State of the City presented by Mayor L. Dennis Michael. State of the City will be held at the Lewis Family Playhouse. Event chairpersons Maribel Brown of Minuteman Press and Sue Oxarart of the Greater Ontario Convention and Visitors Bureau have done a fantastic job putting this nearly sold out program together. A few tickets are still available for purchase by calling (909) 477-2752 or visiting www.LewisFamilyPlayhouse.com. Fees may apply. Seating is limited, so early purchase is recommended.
Due to the State of the City, we will not be having our regularly scheduled BCN breakfast meeting on Thursday and the Chamber office will also be closed all day.
The Rancho Cucamonga Chamber of Commerce along with the Upland Chamber of Commerce is having a Joint Mixer on Friday March 3rd at 7:00pm to see the Ontario Reign vs. Stockton Heat hockey game. Tickets are $30 and include VIP seating with Exclusive Bar access in the Sky Bar Party Deck. It is also $2 Bud Light Night. Contact the Rancho Cucamonga Chamber Office at (909) 987-1012 to purchase tickets. Ordering deadline is February 27, 2017. Bring your family and enjoy a fun evening with friends and colleagues. We look forward to seeing you there.
Have a prosperous and successful week!
Sincerely,
Ernie Braunwalder President & Chairman of the Board Rancho Cucamonga Chamber of Commerce
State of the City Address Presentation by Honorable Mayor, L. Dennis Michael
VIP Reception at Celebration Hall with Heavy Appetizers & Drinks provided by the Ontario Convention Center
8:30pm - Conclusion of Event
REMINDER: ALL TICKET VOUCHERS MUST BE EXCHANGED FOR THE ACTUAL TICKET & TO RECEIVE YOUR WRISTBAND AT THE BOX OFFICE.
The box office is open from 12:00pm - 7:15pm to exchange your ticket vouchers.
Business Connection Network
Luncheon
Thursday, March 2nd
Guest Speaker - Tara & Carlos Sibrian
from
Thrivent Financial
Are you prepared to retire with confidence? When it comes to retirement, we all have dreams. Give yourself the best chance of making yours a reality by carefully preparing a strategy ahead of time. Carlos and Tara with Thrivent Financial will share an approach to retirement income and introduce you to Thrivent Financial, a Fortune 500, Member owned, Financial Services organization.
On Thursday, March 2, 2017, from 9:00 am-11:00 am, the Inland Empire Small Business Development Center (IESBDC) will host a FREE How to Start a Small Business Training Seminar at the Rancho Cucamonga Chamber of Commerce, 9047 Arrow Route, Suite 180, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730.
If you are a new or aspiring business owner, this workshop is a must! Robert Usher, IESBDC Business Consultant will discuss:
* Being an Entrepreneur * Business Planning * Small Business Financing * Legal Forms of Organization * Licensing and Permits * Services Provided by the IE Small Business Development Center
Business owners and start-up entities alike are welcome to attend.
Pre-registration is recommended, as seating is limited. For more information or to register, please visit: www.iesmallbusiness.com. If you have any questions, please contact us at (909) 983-0751. This no cost seminar was made possible by the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
