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Wednesday, November 8, 2006
*** Postponed until January 2007 (If you prepaid we are happy to register you for the event in January or give you a refund - we NEED to know what you want us to do with your registration fees so please send us an email at Marie@ChamberEast.com or call us (801) 561-3880). Networking Brunch & Fall Social - Midvalley Chambers of Commerce & Vest Pocket jointly sponsor this mid morning brunch (served buffet style)
Open networking
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Location: Harry's (Sugar House)
Address: 1300 East 2100 South Sugar House, UT
Cost: Members $15.00 with early registration - late registration & Non-members $20.00.
***Please register and pay by Saturday, November 4, 2006.
RSVP to Marie@ChamberEast.com or 801) 842-9765, or (801) 561-3880 Register online and prepay http://www.SugarHouseChamber.com/MidvalleyChambers/Luncheon_Reg.htm

Space is limited and we had to turn people away from our last event held at Harry’s. You may still pay at the door by check if you wish but we need you to send an RSVP so that we have an official count for the restaurant. The fee increases for late registrations.
*No shows will be billed.
**This meeting replaces the Chamber Monthly Luncheon.
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Wednesday, November 8, 2006
David Eccles School of Business Values Series - Sustainable is Profitable
Time: 6:00-7:30 p.m. - Informal networking to follow panel discussion
Location: Salt Lake City Public Library
Address: 210 East 400 South Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Library phone: (801) 524-8200
Panelists:
Rocky Anderson – Mayor, Salt Lake City
Rich Walje – President, Utah Power
Denise Cerreta - Founder, One World Café ©
David Nimkin – Confluence Associates
Moderator: Lara Jones, KCPW
- Open to the public this event will raise awareness about sustainable business practices. Often identified as environmentally-friendly business practices, sustainability may also include:
•employee-centric HR policies
•community involvement
•buy-local purchasing policies
•corporate philanthropy
•social entrepreneurship
•green space preservation
Sponsors: DESB Net Impact Student Chapter & DESB Masters Programs
For more info contact: Steve Klass, Acting President (801) 484-5322 - Net Impact Salt Lake Professional Chapter
Introducing the Salt Lake Professional Chapter of Net Impact
•Covering the full range of corporate social responsibility and the triple bottom line
•Join us at http://www.netimpact.org
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Tuesday, October 3, 2006
Networking Group
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Marie Callendar's
Address: 963 East Ft Union Blvd Midvale, UT 84047
Cost: $1.00 at the door – Buy your own lunch
Contact: Bob Bond bonrob@sisna.com (801) 572-3205
Bring lots of business cards!

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Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Networking Group
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Marie Callendar's
Address: 963 East Ft Union Blvd Midvale, UT 84047
Cost: $1.00 at the door – Buy your own lunch
Contact: Bob Bond bonrob@sisna.com (801) 572-3205
Bring lots of business cards!

Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Maximize Your Trade Show Success - Training provided by the South Towne Business Expo Committee.

Time: 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

Location: University of Phoenix (Murray Campus)
Address: 5373 South Green Street, Murray, UT 84107

Cost: $29.00 per person FREE with pre-registration

Register: (801) 566-0344

Bring Your entire team. If you are not sure about participating in the Business Expo, attend the training and then decide.

- Presenter: Diana Guetschow - Ms. Guetschow has worked in the trade show industry in Australia and the US for over 15 years as an owner and trainer with national and international clients like Club Med, James Hardie Building Products, Pfizer, Qantas Airways, as well as local and small businesses. This entertaining and informative presentation will provide you with tools to implement immediately to enhance the success of your trade show exhibit. Register early as space is limited. Light refreshments will be provided. 

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Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Smart Women Smart Money Conference sponsored by Zions Bank

Time: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Salt Palace Convention Center
Address: 100 South West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT
Cost: FREE
Register here: http://www.zionsbank.com/swsm_conference.jsp
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Wednesday, October 11, 2006
AAA NASCAR Event

Time: 3:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Location: AAA Highland Place Office
Address: 6910 Highland Drive, Cottonwood Heights
Cost: FREE
For more info, call (801) 733-8735

Enjoy games and giveaways.
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Thursday, October 12, 2006

American Society for Training and Development (ASTD)
Conference and Expo TOOLS FOR THE NEXT LEVEL OF PERFORMANCE

Time: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Delta Center
Address: 301 W. South Temple Salt Lake City, UT
Cost: Expo FREE - Luncheon $25.00 Full Conference $50.00
Please see www.ASTDutah.org to register and for full details
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Thursday, October 12, 2006
Union Park Toastmasters #3222
Division E District 15 Area 52 Club 3222
Time: 6:00–7:15 p.m.
Address: 488 East 6400 So. Suite 100 RE/MAX Advantage
Info: www.UnionParkTM.com 
Brian Swan (801) 647-9035 brian.swan@utah.edu
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Saturday, October 14, 2006

Holland America's On Stage Alaska

Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Jordan Commons MegaPLEX Theatres
Address: 9400 South State Street Sandy, UT
Cost: FREE

RSVP to (801) 364-5615 AAA Travel Salt Lake City, UT 560 East 500 South
Be on of the first 100 attendees and receive a special gift at the door - FREE Popcorn and drinks for all who attend

Monday, October 16, 2006
Salt Lake County Business - Government Coalition - Workshop
How to Get a Million Dollars of Public Relations FREE

Speaker: Dian Thomas
Time: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Location: Salt Lake Community College Miller Campus - Room 203
Address: 9750 South 300 West, Sandy, UT
Cost: FREE
Register by emailing: Marian Hein at mshein@slco.org or by calling (801) 468-2502

More info in flyer PDF format

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Tuesday, October 17, 2006
Salt Lake County Business - Government Coalition - Workshop
How to Get a Million Dollars of Public Relations FREE

Speaker: Dian Thomas
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: SL County Government Center
Address: 2001 So. State Street, North Building - Council Chambers
Cost: FREE
Register by emailing: Marian Hein at mshein@slco.org or by calling (801) 468-2502

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Tuesday, October 17, 2006
Networking Group
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Marie Callendar's
Address: 963 East Ft Union Blvd Midvale, UT 84047
Cost: $1.00 at the door – Buy your own lunch
Contact: Bob Bond bonrob@sisna.com (801) 572-3205
Bring lots of business cards!

Wednesday, October 18, 2006 (3rd Wednesday every month)
Vest Pocket Coalition monthly breakfast meeting
Time: 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. Meeting begins promptly at 8:00 a.m.
Location: Lamb's Grill parking validation for Walker Parking
Address: 169 S. Main Street, Salt Lake City, UT
Phone: (801) 364-7166
Cost: $10.00 cash or check at the door - 3 choices: vegetarian omelet, oatmeal & fruit or bacon & eggs
RSVP: by the Monday, October 16, 2006 Ellen Reddick ellen@elitebusinesscommunications.com or (801) 581-0369
Topic info: http://www.vestpocket.org/breakfast.html
- Guest speaker: Jack Brittain Professor & Dean
David Eccles School of Business
Topics: USTAR - What is it & does it impact small businesses?
Small Businesses in Utah - What to look for and work towards for the Future
Comments on his publication - What’s so tough about business ethics? Q&A to follow
- The Write Image
Josh Footer - Owner
The Write Image is a full service, premium stationery retailer that focuses on customer service. They carry the finest custom stationery lines from manufacturers that include Cranes, William Arthur, Checkerboard, Stacy Claire Boyd, Royal Imprints, Carlson Craft, and many more. The store offers greeting cards, boxed stationery, thank-you notes, imprintable invitations, machine calligraphy, journals, pens, photo albums, and gifts. 2205 East 2100 South,84098, Salt Lake City, UT, (801) 485-1909 www.TheWriteImage.com
- City Brief - Edward Butterfield Small Business/Economic Development Manager Salt Lake City Corporation
What is happing at the City that will impact Vest Pocket businesses
We want an informative, intelligent, good for the working soul, fun meeting.

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Wednesday, October 18, 2006
Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening for Salt Lake - Tooele Applied Technology College
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Warner Truck Park
Address: 2221 South 5370 West, (East of 5600 West) West Valley, UT
For more information: (801) 493-8700
Please join us for refreshments, a Ribbon Cutting and RPM's
Mayor Dennis Nordfelt, will help to cut the Ribbon.
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Wednesday, October 18, 2006
Utah Business Outstanding Director Awards
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Reception with honorees

12:00 - 1:30 luncheon and program
Cost: Pre-registration $75.00 for individual tickets

$1,500 for honoree table sponsorships.

Location: Wells Fargo Bank Building 23 Floor
Address: 299 South Main Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
This event will be a sell-out so register EARLY to guarantee your seat. Payment must be received by the September 19th deadline to confirm your seat(s). Seating is limited and on a first-come, first served basis.
Register now! Space is limited. http://www.utahbusiness.com

If you need assistance or would prefer to place your order over the phone, please call Bob Sturges at (801) 568-0114, 8am-5pm Monday-Friday or email robert@utahbusiness.com.
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Wednesday, October 18, 2006
Meet the Candidates Night - NORTHEAST Area North of 9400 South - East of I-15
Time: Mingle 7:00-7:25 p.m. Meeting begins promptly 7:30 p.m. Meeting ends 9:00 p.m.
Location: Oakdale Elementary
Address: 1900 East Creek Road
Cost: FREE
Contact: Becky Utley, Region 6 PTA Legislative Vice President (801) 254-7959
Representatives: #45, 46, most of 49 and parts of *37, 41, 44, 47, 48 Senators: #3, School Board Districts: 2, 3, 6
Sponsored by: Region 6 PTA

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Wednesday, October 18, 2006
Meet the Candidates Night - Region 5
Time: Mingle 7:00-7:25 p.m. Meeting begins promptly 7:30 p.m. Meeting ends 9:00 p.m.
Location: Olympus High School
Address: 4055 South 2300 East
Cost: FREE
Contact: Becky Utley, Region 6 PTA Legislative Vice President (801) 254-7959
Representative: #37 will be included in Region 5 - Senate District #4
Sponsored by: Region 5 PTA

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Thursday, October 19, 2006
Union Park Toastmasters #3222
Division E District 15 Area 52 Club 3222
Time: 6:00–7:15 p.m.
Address: 488 East 6400 So. Suite 100 RE/MAX Advantage
Info: www.UnionParkTM.com 
Brian Swan (801) 647-9035 brian.swan@utah.edu
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Thursday, October 19, 2006
Meet the Candidates Night - Southeast Area South of 9400 South & east of I-15
Time: Mingle 7:00-7:25 p.m. Meeting begins promptly 7:30 p.m. Meeting ends 9:00 p.m.
Location: Willow Canyon Elementary
Address: 9650 South 1700 East
Cost: FREE
Contact: Becky Utley, Region 6 PTA Legislative Vice President (801) 254-7959
Representatives: #48, 51 and parts of 41, 45, 46, 49 - Senators: #9,11 - School Board Districts: #2
Sponsored by: Region 6 PTA

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