 Chamber
of Commerce Art & Wine Festival
has something for you. The first weekend
in June, for the past 22 years, the
Chamber has celebrated this popular
event with the community. The festival
has been recognized by the Contra Costa
Times as the East Bay’s Best Outdoor
Festival.
The Art & Wine Festival
attracts over 90,000 people to the beautiful
Heather Farm Park during its two-day
run. The event features wines from local
and regional wineries as well as beers
and malt beverages from major breweries
and smaller local microbreweries. Dozens
of local restaurants share their favorite
delicacies and 200 artists create a
colorful tent city at the festival each
year. |
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B.A.S.H.
(BUSINESS AND SOCIAL HOUR)
The BASH is sponsored each month by
a Chamber member, and is held at the
sponsor’s place of business. Chamber
members, prospective members, business
associates and guests regularly attend.
The event is an enjoyable and profitable
experience, giving businesses a great
opportunity to network and socialize
with the members of the Walnut Creek
Chamber and other attendees.
The Ambassadors are the hosts for the
BASH, held from 5:30 to 7:00 PM on the
last Thursday of each month. The BASH
is open to anyone interested in meeting
and networking with the movers and shakers
in the Walnut Creek and Contra Costa
business community. |
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CHINA
TRIPS
 The
Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce, in
partnership with Citslinc International,
invited business and community members
to participate in the 2007 Business
Leaders' Tour of China for an 8-day
trip
Trip highlights included:
* A unique opportunity to meet with
other business leaders in China
* Sight-seeing in Beijing including
the Great Wall of China, Tienneman Square,
Ming Tombs, Palace Museum, Summer Palace,
Kunming Lake, Longevity Hill
* Trip to Shanghai and Suzhou including
sightseeing of the Lingering Garden,
Tiger Hill, Hanshan Temple and the National
Embroidery Institute
* Tours of the Hangzhou Economic Development
Zone and Lingyin Temple
* Cruise on the West Lake with a
stop over at jewel-like pagodas and
tea houses
* Traveling with other business leaders
and Chamber members
* A once in a lifetime opportunity
to experience China at a very attractive
rate
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TRADEFAIRE
EXTRAORDINAIRE
 The
Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce’s
semi-annual Business Trade Faires are
the hottest in the bay area. Hundreds
of business leaders and public officials
attend the events, which boast over
50 exhibitors, delicious food samples,
and great networking opportunities.
The faires provide Chamber members extraordinary
opportunities to display their services
and products to members and non-members
alike. It’s a great way to make
contacts, build name recognition and
establish a presence in the business
community. |
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EAST
BAY WOMEN'S CONFERENCE
 The
East Bay Women's Conference is an exciting
and distinctive event that blends keynote
and guest speaker presentations, interactive
breakout sessions, more that 40 exhibitor
booths and end-of-day entertainment
into one full-day package.
Attendees will hear from a host of
community, political and business
leaders, exchange ideas and resources,
and develop lasting connections that
touch every level of their lives.
More that 500 attendees are expected
at this year's event, representing
all facets of East Bay life.
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5
MINUTE NETWORKING
 Today's
hottest trend in networking and professional
relationship-building has arrived. 5
Minute Networking , often referred to
as the business-equivalent of "speed
dating," lets individuals meet
each other one-on-one in five-minute
increments, resulting in a fast-paced,
exciting networking experience. 5 Minute
Networking provides a forum where business
people are guaranteed to meet a significant
number of contacts in a short period
of time, an asset to professionals looking
to quickly broaden their sphere of influence
and network base. Business owners and
executives in Walnut Creek can experience
the fun and efficiency of 5 Minute Networking. |
