Creating a Strong Local Economy • Promoting the Community • Networking Opportunities • Representing the Interests of Business and Government • Political Action Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce • 30 Ragsdale Drive, Suite 200, Monterey, California 93940 • 831-648-5350 • email: [email protected] • www.montereychamber.com ChamberLink Big Sur • Carmel • Carmel Valley • Del Rey Oaks • Marina • Monterey • Pacific Grove • Pebble Beach • Sand City • Seaside ChamberLink Big Sur • Carmel • Carmel Valley • Del Rey Oaks • Marina • Monterey • Pacific Grove • Pebble Beach • Sand City • Seaside Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce • 243 EI Dorado Street, Suite 200 • Monterey, CA 93940 • 831-648-5350 • email: [email protected] • www.montereychamber.com Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Board Members, Ambassadors and Associates joined Nova Management Staffing Solutions (NOVA) associates at their scenic Camino Aguajito Road location, across from Lake El Estero in Monterey. From left: Jody Hansen, MPCC President & CEO; Nitant Prasad Certified Restoration Drycleaning Network, MPCC Ambassador; Jeanette Kern, Jeanette M. Kern D.D.S., Inc., MPCC Board; Julie Ahearn, True Idea Productions, MPCC Ambassador; Mary Warburton-Boland, Rabobank, N.A., MPCC Ambassador; Kyle Soliven, B-Impressed Branding Solutions, MPCC Ambassador; ulie King, Pierce King, A Professional Law Corporation, MPCC Ambassador; Kent Berman, Embassy Suites Monterey Bay, MPCC Board; Joy Anderson, MPCC Member Relations Manager; Annette Vesely, Alvarez Technology Group, MPCC Ambassador; Charles Tope, NOVA President; Duane Johnson, KCBA FOX35, MPCC Ambassador; Janet Lopez, NOVA Branch Manager-Salinas Office; Clementina West, NOVAAdministrative Assistant; Carol deLeon, NOVA Regional Vice President; Dulce Villalobos, NOVA Office Administrator; Korby Paulsen, NOVA Director of Operations; Rafael Garcia, NOVA Human Resource Manager; Shauna Ortiz, NOVA Staffing Specialist; Patti Velten, NOVA Accounting Manager; Rosie Gonzalez, NOVA Accounts Receivable Clerk; Samantha Harrison, NOVA Sales Representative; Servando Perez, NOVA Accounts Receivable Clerk; Christine Sumagang, NOVA Garnishments / Child Support; Cathy Juarez, NOVA Regional Director; Joseph Sablan, NOVA Branch Manager – San Jose Office; Joseph Astilla, NOVA Branch Manager – Monterey Office; Taylor Rodgers, NOVA Office Administrator. NOVA associates not pictured: Kait Bullock Staffing Specialist; Randi English, Account Executive; Ana Escamilla, On-Site Manager; Norma Nohrden, Branch Manager – Capitola Office. Photo by DMT Imaging. NOVA MANAGEMENT STAFFING SOLUTIONS EXPANDS THROUGHOUT MONTEREY COUNTY ANNUAL LEADERSHIP LUNCHEON Thursday, September 29 11:30am-1:30pm Embassy Suites Monterey Bay 1441 Canyon Del Rey Blvd. Seaside, CA 93955 $50/Members; $60/Non-members We are pleased to announce our keynote speaker: SENATOR BILL MONNING Senate Majority Leader California Senate District 17 Join us for lunch and an impressive panel of 15 federal, state and local public officials, covering topics such as new projects taking place in their jurisdictions, new business coming to the region, public safety and important issues that have an impact on the future viability of our local economy. MONTEREY BAY BUSINESS EXPO Tuesday, October 25 4-7pm Embassy Suites Monterey Bay 1441 Canyon Del Rey Blvd. Seaside, CA 93955 In its 22nd year, this fun and FREE marketplace is open to all. Experience the best of the regional business community—and enjoy small bites, refreshing libations and SWAG too! The Business Expo promotes community businesses and nonprofit organizations in an effort to strengthen the regional economy and encourage consumers to buy locally. Chamber members and prospective members are invited register as an exhibitor. Promote to hundreds of potential customers and clients, face-to-face. Network one-on-one with more than 50 participating exhibitors; sell, demonstrate and distribute your products while you introduce your brand to the community. Presented by www.montereychamber.com/22nd-annual-monterey-bay-business-expo or (831) 648-5350) to reserve a booth today Presented by CONNECT Visit www.montereychamber.com #1 SBA Lender in Monterey County Member F.D.I.C. Equal Housing Lender Call Monterey County Bank Today! (831) 649-4600 Photo by Batista Moon Studio L to R: Kathy Torres, VP, SBA Loan Officer , MCB; Stephanie Chrietzberg, SVP MCB; Stephanie Smith and Brad Smith, Owner’s Gene’s Import Auto Body has been in business for 32 years. We are a certified shop for Mercedes, BMW, Toyota and Lexus. Our staff is committed to providing the highest quality service that you can expect from a small business. “I was an employee at Gene’s for 26 years before purchasing the business. With the help of Monterey County Bank we were able to secure a SBA loan and continue providing the outstanding service that Gene’s has been known for.” Brad Smith and Stephanie Smith, Owner’s Gene’s Import Auto Body 531-A Shasta Ave, Sand City, CA 93955 (831) 899-0343 INDIAN SUMMER MIXER AT BALESTERI’S UNLIMITED CATERING Wednesday, September 14 5-7pm Balesteri’s Unlimited Catering 10520 York Rd. Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 648-5350 $10/Members; $20/Perspective Members Come mix and mingle at our Indian Summer Mixer at Balesteri’s. Savor hors d’ouerves created using fresh, local, organic ingredients and a selection of wines, while dancing to our live DJ. Enjoy the views of the adjacent golf course and hillside from the restaurant or the patio. You will not want to miss the raffle drawings too! Business financial solutions Financing and cash management tools to achieve your business goals Business loans and lines of credit 1 Commercial real estate financing Equipment loans and leasing SBA Preferred lending Business credit cards 2 Business online banking with bill pay Checking, money market and savings Remote Deposit Wire transfers and Electronic Funds Positive Pay Transfer Standing Stronger Together Ask us how we can help you grow your business. Castroville Lorena Miranda (831) 633-3302 Salinas Westridge Francisco Gonzalez (831) 784-7700 Salinas Main Jeff Ursino (831) 737-1213 Pacific Grove Matt Bosworth (831) 649-5010 Monterey Main Joella Taboada (831) 242-2000 Seaside Office Samuel Ruiz (831) 394-6900 Visit us at www.rabobankamerica.com 1 All loans subject to credit approval. Certain restrictions apply. 2 The creditor and issuer of these credit cards is Elan Financial Services, pursuant to a license from VISA U.S.A. Inc.