#LivValBiz Newsletter
October  2017
Message from the CEO
Dawn P. Argula CEO and President
Greetings!

The 2017 LVCC Wine Country luncheon series closed out on a wonderful note with a sell-out crowd under the shade trees at the beautiful Wente Vineyards for the State of the State address by Assembly Member Catharine Baker.  Ms. Baker covered a range of topics important to the economy - transportation, water, education, jobs.  Read more

 
 

Mission Statement: The Livermore Valley Chamber of Commerce enhances the business environment and quality of life in the Livermore Valley through innovation, leadership, visionary programs and powerful connections.
Helping our Neighbors in the North Bay
Our neighbors in the Northern SF Bay area region experienced unimaginable devastation as a series of wildfires swept through portions of Napa and Sonoma Counties earlier this month.  Lives were lost, and thousands of homes and businesses were incinerated in the conflagration.  The wine industry, a major industry in these counties, was affected as vineyards and wineries were lost or badly damaged by smoke and fire.  Authorities are still taking an account of the economic impacts of the fires.  The Livermore Valley community and businesses activated fundraising and donation activities to support their neighbors (some are noted in this newsletter).  I reached out to our sister Chambers of Commerce with offers of support and to request guidance on the best way to deliver immediate aid to their communities.  Re-housing of thousands of residents is the highest priority.  Businesses cannot afford to lose workers as all hands will be needed to rebuild the economy and absorb the impacts of services and products needed to restore local communities.
Read more from Whitney Diver McEvoy, President & CEO of the Yountville CC
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Join other Livermore businesses to help our neighbors who have been affected by the California Wildfires.  Click the links below for additional information on how you can help.


Chairman's Circle Featured Sponsor

Use Radio to Drive Listeners to Search for Your Business on the Internet!
 Downtown Livermore  Future Plans - Public Outreach Kicks Off
The City of Livermore is rolled out its Public Outreach during September and October 2017, t o educate the community about opportunities to implement the next phase of economic revitalization for its  Downtown district.  They have been gathering your input on downtown improvements during pu blic meetings and other community events.  Go to YourLivermore.org for additional information.
2017 Chairman's Circle Sponsors

Welcome and Thank You!

Welcome New Chamber Members! We appreciate your partnership!

DoTERRA
Hallway Healthcare, Inc.
Referral Magic
All Chamber Members are invited to our monthly committee meetings, After Hours Business Mixers and ribbon cuttings 
- see details on the
Calendar
Thank You for Renewing With Us!
 
25+ Years
 
15 - 24 years
                            
10 - 14 years
Fastsigns - 13
Festo - 13
Keller Williams Tri-Valley Realty - Cindy Williams - 14
Bill Aboumrad - 12
Robert Rao - 12
Uncle Yu's - 11
                                                
5- 9 years
 
1 - 4 years
LoanDepot - 4
Xaio Dental, INC - 4                                       
 
After Hours Business Mixer - November 2017

Wednesday, November 15, 2017
5:15 - 7:15 pm

Hosted by
 
 
320 Stealth Court
Livermore, CA  94551

Bring a drawing prize ---  Get air time! 
                  
LVCC  Committees
 
LVCC Business Alliance Meetings - Meets monthly on the first Wednesday, 7:30 am at  Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham, 1700 N. Livermore Ave. Harold Roundtree of UNCLE Credit Union, c hairs this committee.   
 
 
The next meeting is scheduled on November 1 and is open to all LVCC members. Featured speakers will be Brandon Cardwell, iGATE; William Garcia and Eduardo Salaz, Las Positas College.

If you missed the October 4 meeting, see presentations links below.

Rich Rankin, Director, Innovation & Partnerships Office, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Help Envision Downtown Livermore!  
City of Livermore Staff and Consultants providing the latest, most accurate Information about the next phase of the revitalization of Downtown Livermore.  Community Meeting Materials.
 
LVCC Ambassador Club Meetings - Meets monthly on the second Tuesday, 12:00 pm, in the Chamber conference room, 2157 First St.  Chair is Sheila Fagliano, Livermore Sanitation, Inc.  

September Ambassador Luncheon at  Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Livermore



 
Are You Taking Advantage of Your LVCC Benefits?
Do you know...
  • That the Chamber can help with your Certificates of Origin if your company ships out of the country.  Call the office for more details - 447.1606
  • We will post your job openings on our website - just send them to [email protected], in pdf format
  • We can help you publicize a special event by posting it on our social media - send information and artwork in jpeg format to [email protected]
  • We provide the ribbon, scissors and photographer for your ribbon cutting celebration.  Call the office to schedule 447.1606
Want to see more membership benefits?  Find them here
Ribbon Cuttings 

 PQH Wireless (Cricket Wireless)
4424 Las Positas Rd., Livermore

Cricket Wireless authorized dealer that makes cell phone service easy!
  
  



Lunch and Learn FREE Member Workshop
Financial Preparedness in the Face of a Natural Disaster: 
 Steps You Can Take Right Now

Date:  November 30, 2017
Time:  12:00 - 1:00 pm
Location:  Livermore Valley Chamber of Commerce
                  2157 First Street
                  Livermore, CA  94550
Cost:  FREE to LVCC members
RSVP:  Michelle Boss - [email protected]
 
LVCC Attends PG&E's Groundbreaking Ceremony
I t was an honor attending the groundbreaking on September 29 for the new PGE Substation Training Facility in Livermore.  The project is expected to be completed in early 2019 and will be the training ground for almost 800 PGE crew members annually. 

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