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November Events &
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Silicon Valley Connects
2nd Tuesdays, 2011
November 8th, 4-7pm
At this productive networking opportunity, you will:
Participate in "The Easy-to-Meet-People" networking process
Introduce yourself and meet several business professionals
Interact with a diverse group from a wide range of companies
Engage in a positive, mutually supportive environment
Enjoy a wine and cheese reception.
Tickets: $35 pre-registration, $45 day of the event and at the door
1700 Silicon Valley Capital Club, 50 W. San Fernando St, SJ 95113
RSVP: www.KristyRogersConnects.eventbrite.com
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Be part of an elite group of individuals and businesses who have joined in supporting the Silicon Valley Black Chamber of Commerce through membership. We have several levels of membership designed to cater to your personal and professional needs. Why not contact us today at 408.288.8806to find out the value of being a member or join us online www.BlackChamber.com
We continue to thank our members who have renewed their membership or who have just joined us.
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U.S. Small Business Conference & Exp
Friday, November 11th, 9am-5pm
San Mateo County Event Center
Mark your calendar for 11/11/11 (Veterans Day) for this patriotic event!
Once a year, the U.S. Small
Business Conference tours the nation at different cities where it can
serve the most small business owners, entrepreneurs and other
professionals. This year, we've selected the San Francisco Bay Area to
host our annual conference. This will be the only time we will be in San
Francisco area as we move throughout the country providing valuable
resources, training and business connections.
San Mateo County Event Center
2495 South Delaware St, San Mateo, 94403 |
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Global Trade for All-Online Solutions
Tuesday, November 15th, 11:30am-8pm
Santa Clara
NAWBO-Silicon
Valley in partnership with TradePort and Monterey Bay International
Trade Association (MBITA) is presenting this combined seminar, business
expo, networking and reception and dinner event. It promises to be an
exciting day featuring industry experts in the field of global trade.
Biltmore Hotel & Suites
2151 Larelwood Road, Santa Clara, 95054
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| WorkIt 8th Annual Silicon Valley Mixer
Thursday, December 1, 2011 6-9pm
Join
your Silicon Valley peers from local businesses and technology startups
on Thursday, December 1st at the 8th Annual Silicon Valley Mixer. $30.
Price includes light appetizers and a raffle ticket. Cash bar.
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| The Sunnyvale Downtown Association presents the
12th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting & Holiday Celebration
Saturday, December 3, 2011
5:30pm-8:30pm
100 B. South Historic Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale Enjoy free photos with Santa, a dance performance, marching band and a choir! Bring the entire family and come celebrate with us!!!
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This Month in Black History
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November 30, 1897 - J.A. patents cigarette-rolling device.
November 6, 1901 -James Weldon Johnson and J. Rosamond Johnson composed "Lift Every Voice and Sing", widely regarded as the National Anthem.
November 22, 1930 - Elijah Muhammad established the nation of Islam.
November 12, 1941 -Madame Lillian Evanto founds the National Negro Opera Company.
November 27, 1990 -Charles Johnson awarded National Book Award for fiction for Middle Passage.
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Southern Kitchen Corner
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There
is nothing like a great recipe to add to your collection! Each month we
will include a delicious recipe from you, our readers! To have your
recipe published please email it to Southern Recipes and don't forget to include your name.
Slow Cooked Braised Beef Brisket
Serves 6
10-12 hours low or 5-6 hours high
1 lb fresh beef brisket
2 cups of sliced carrots
1 cup finely chopped white large onion
1 cup dry red wine
1/3 cup tomato paste
2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp. garlic salt
2 tsp. liquid smoke
1 1/2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. Slap Ya Momma Creole Seasoning
or seasoning salt
salt and pepper
3 cups hot cooked mashed potatoes
Trim
fat from brisket. Cut beef to fit in a 5-quart slow cooker. Place
carrots and onion in cooker. Top with brisket. In a medium bowl stir
together wine, tomato paste, tapioca, Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt,
liquid smoke, and chili powder; pour over brisket in cooker.
Cover and cook on low-heat (10-12 hours) or high heat (5-6 hours). Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Serve vegetables and brisket with mash potatoes.
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Looking for Affordable Office Space? We have it, come on in to take a look!
|  The Silicon Valley/San Jose Center for Entrepreneurial Development has brand new office and cubicle space available for rent.
Located
in downtown San Jose and just minutes away from the 101 and 280
freeways, we are offering low rent office space to individuals who would
like to start a brand new business or continue their business in a
professional environment.
The
Small Business Incubator Program is open to all businesses which
includes locked private offices at $350, and cubicle space at $175. Both
spaces also include all utilities, janitorial, copy and fax machine,
WiFi, conference room, free parking and light administration.
For questions and a tour please call the Chamber at 408.288.8806.
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Monthly Events and Seminars
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SCORE Counseling at the SVBCC
Mondays thru Fridays 9AM-1PM
Silicon Valley SCORE offers FREE Counseling, Low-Cost Seminars and Workshops for New and Existing Businesses. Schedule your counseling services with us today.
SCORE is counselors to America's small businesses. Staffed by retired or working business owners and executives that have many years of experience with some of the issues you might face with your business.
SCORE can provide general advice, from how to write a business plan to cash flow management and how to expand your existing business. Assistance is provided via face-to-face counsel-ing at our facility.
We invite you to contact our Chamber to suggest a date and time for a one hour appointment. Please try and call a week in advance 408-288-8806.
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Networking Events & More
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Luxury Dinner aboard 'Golden Age of Travel' Flying Boat
Saturday, November 12, 2011, 6-8pm
Oakland Aviation Museum
Reservations
are $150 per person and your evening will include a full course meal, a
tour of the historic flying boat as well as 'in flight' showing of an
award wining short film made aboard the Solent.
Join us for the once in a lifetime excursion by contacting the Museum at 510.638.7100 or visiting our website www.oaklandaviationmuseum.org |
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African-American Culture Center Present...
Autumn's Southern Night
Come and tingle your taste buds
November 5, 2011 -6-9pm
Live Music
Variety of foods
Please join us in an evening of wonderful music entertainment by internationally known songstress...
Ladee
Chico has taken her music around the world, performing live and
entertaining audiences in the United States and abroad, the renowned
Monterey Jazz Festival Las Vegas, including such exotic locations as The
Virgin Islands, Rio de Janeiro and most recently the Aux Trois Mailletz
Cabaret in Paris, France in 2008!
Advance tickets: $18.00
At the door: $20.00
304 N. 6th Street
San Jose, CA 95112
408.292.3157
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10th Annual San Francisco International Salsa Congress
November 17-20, 2011
Oakland Marriott City Center
Dancing, Workshops, Shows, 5 International Bands, World Salsa Challenge Championships, Salsa/Mambo Challenge and more...
http://sfsalsacongress.com
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AACSA Presents...
The Holiday Faire
Saturday, December 3rd
11am-6pm
Invite your friends to come by and shop with us to find that special gift for very special friends and family.
AACSA Fish Fry
Reserve your order today!
Snapper, Catfish, or Chicken Wines w/2 sides
Prepared by Faye of Seymart Foods
African American Community Service Agency
304 N. 6th Street,
San Jose, CA 95112
408.292.3157 fax 408.292.3276
Email info@aacsa.org or www.sjaacsa.org
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Silicon Valley Black Chamber of Commerce
Holiday Open House
Friday, December 16th, 2011
@ our new location
25 N. 14th Street, Suite 400
San Jose, CA 95112
6:00pm-8:00pm
The Silicon Valley Black Chamber
of Commerce and the exceptional Small Business Members of the Center for
Entrepreneurial Development warmly welcomes you to join us for our
Annual Holiday Open House.
Members please reserve your space to display or sell your items. Space is very limited to so please call or email to RSVP.
Kick off this festive season with great networking, good food and joyful laughter.
When: December 16th, 2011 Where: SVBCC (new location) 25 N. 14th Street, Suite 400, Downtown San Jose Time: 6pm-8pm
Complimentary
food and refreshments will be provided. This is a complimentary event
for our members, supporters and guests. Don't come alone, bring a
friend!
We would
also like to take this opportunity to Thank ALL of you for your
continued support over the last year and look forward to your continued
support throughout 2012.
To donate food or beverage and for additional information, contact the Chamber at 408.288.8806 or info@blackchamber.com
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