The Milpitas Chamber of Commerce has a busy week planned, with a trio of opportunities for local businesses to learn more about making their business successful.

Here's a run-down of what's going on, courtesy of the Chamber's weekly e-blast. If you'd like to be copied in on the blast, contact the Chamber at 408-262-2613

Pro Speaker Series

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Casa Azteca, 20 N. Abel St., Milpitas

7:00 p.m.

Milpitas Host Lions Club in partnership with Milpitas Chamber present: Pat Vitucci, Financial Advisor Speaker, Author & Radio Host. Pat will present: Define Your Retirement Goals & Assess the Cost. Avoid Probate-Use a Trust to Pass On Your Wealth. Evaluate Your Current Estate Plan. What is going on with the market TODAY? For more information: email mhlions@gmail.com or call Lions Vice President, Joan Eckert (408) 569-4214.

Technology Boot Camp: Moving your Business Online

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

There is an exciting NEW program that the Silicon Valley Small Business Development Center (SBDC), a referral partner of the Chamber, has put together for all of California SBDCs and their clients. We'd like to invite you to be the first in-line for the San Jose launch.

We've been asked over and over: "How do I get my business online?" and then "I have a website, how to I drive traffic?" and “What other technology tools can I use to grow my business?"

So, here it is! May 26 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Wait! There's more!

I've been provided with 10 discounts to Chamber members! Instead of the published $49.95 the SBDC can offer you a special rate of $29.95. That's a $20 savings!

To review the agenda to get a better sense of what you will learn visit: http://svsbdc.org/2010Bootcamp/Agenda

To register visit: http://svsbdc.org/2010Bootcamp/Register/SanJose

Note: be sure to enter your discount code to secure the $29.95 discounted price: partner01

If you have any trouble registering call Gail in the SBDC office at 408 351-3600. And, lunch will be on the SBDC. Who said there is no free lunch?

"Your Gateway to Success" Business-to-Business Trade Show

Thursday, May 27, 2010

Embassy Suites Hotel, 901 E. Calaveras Blvd.

5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

FREE to the Public--Great food...Drawings...Prizes

This is an expanded version of a regularly held networking mixer. Come pick up your PASSPORT for door prizes, enjoy refreshments, and meet over 40 businesses showcasing their products and services at the Milpitas Chamber's Business to Business Trade Show Mixer. The exhibitors will represent a business cross section of the community, and besides the sponsors, will include the City of Milpitas, Northern California Minority Development Council and SCORE (Service Corps for Retired Executives). You won't want to miss this opportunity to make new business connections, find new vendors, and develop new partnerships. Bring your business cards. For more information call the Chamber at 408-262-2613.