Thursday, April 2, 2009
Union Park Toastmasters #3222
Division E District 15 Area 52 Club 3222
Time: 6:25 p.m.
Location: Holladay Library
Address: 2150 East Murray - Holladay Road Holladay, UT
Contact: ronald.k.woodland@L-3com.com (801) 860-8035
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Tuesday, April 7, 2009
UWABC (Utah Women's Alliance for Building Community) Breakfast Meeting
Time: 7:45 - 9:30 a.m.
Location: Lamb's Grill Cafe
Address: 169 South Main, Salt Lake City, Utah
Cost: Pre-paid reservations are $13.00 members $18.00 for guests. At the door: $18.00 members, $23.00 guests.
RSVP: By Monday, April 6, 2009 8:00 a.m.
Contact: Emily Lewis (801) 328-1820 secretary@uwabc.org 
Member Highlight: Mary Ann Harmon - Bark Busters
http://www.UWABC.org 
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Thursday, April 16, 2009
Union Park Toastmasters #3222
Division E District 15 Area 52 Club 3222
Time: 6:25 p.m.
Location: Holladay Library
Address: 2150 East Murray - Holladay Road Holladay, UT
Contact: ronald.k.woodland@L-3com.com (801) 860-8035
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Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Networking Group
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Marie Callendar's - http://www.mcpies.com
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
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Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Networking Group
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Marie Callendar's - http://www.mcpies.com
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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Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Taking the LEED Outside (Net Impact  SLC meeting)
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Episcopal Church Center of Utah
Address: 75 South 200 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84111. Parking is to the north off of 200 East
Cost: FREE
- We all know about LEED inside buildings but how about outside of buildings and improving your impact on the surrounding neighborhood? Learn about exterior improvements you can make on your business to save energy costs, improve livability and create an inviting atmosphere for your clients.
- Nancy Monteith, licensed landscape architect and LEED accredited professional, will present local case studies based on the new Sustainable Sites initiative released by the American Society of Landscape Architects. The Sustainable Sites Initiative will form the basis of new site oriented credits to be added to the LEED rating system. Architect Kent Peters will present architectural opportunities to enhance the indoor/outdoor connection and new zoning changes that could benefit your business.
Contact Nancy Monteith for more info n_monteith@yahoo.com 
http://www.NetImpactSLC.org 

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Thursday, May 14, 2009
Union Park Toastmasters #3222
Division E District 15 Area 52 Club 3222
Time: 6:25 p.m.
Location: Holladay Library
Address: 2150 East Murray - Holladay Road Holladay, UT
Contact: ronald.k.woodland@L-3com.com (801) 860-8035
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Thursday, May 14, 2009
Salt Lake Chamber Expo Marketplace
Time: 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Sheraton Hotel
Address: 150 West 500 South Salt Lake City, UT
Booth Spaces - SOLD OUT
Contact: For information about the October Expo Market Place, email jsexton@slchamber.com 
- We’ve all been to a business expo it’s business as usual. Some expensive booths, a lot of pomp and circumstance and, of course, hundreds of non-business people there for free stuff. The old model doesn’t work anymore. The Salt Lake Chamber Expo Marketplace is all business. We’ve eliminated the fluff to give you better results in a more efficient package. There’s no balloon drop. No prize wheel. No tote bags. Just four hours of solid contacts, serious business relationships and benefit for your business. Business has to evolve or be left behind. The Expo is no different. You still need contacts to grow your business but you don’t have time to waste on gimmicks.
Guests must be 18 years or older
http://www.SaltLakeChamber.org
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Friday, May 15, 2009
National Travel and Tourism Week
Time: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Location: Salt Lake Visitor Information Center Salt Palace Convention Center
Address: 90 South West Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah
Events: FREE iPod Downtown Walking Tours, FREE Downtown Bike Tours, Self-Guided Tours, Food - Hot Dogs, Popcorn, Soft Drinks
Drawings & Giveaways for cool stuff
- Join hundreds of cities, states and businesses nationwide in the annual salute to travel and tourism in America, presented by the U.S. Travel Association. National Travel and Tourism Week is a collective effort to promote the power of travel through customized events in communities nationwide. The goal is to enhance the country's economy, security and perception, and recognize the cultural and social benefits created by travel and tourism.
http://www.SaltLake.org
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Friday - Sunday May 15 - 17, 2009
Living Traditions Festival
Time: Food booth hours are Friday, 5:00 - 10:00 p.m., Saturday, Noon - 10:00 p.m., Sunday, Noon - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Salt Lake City and County Building
Address: 451 South State Street Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Cost: FREE
Contact: Salt Lake City Arts Council, 54 Finch Lane, Salt Lake City UT 84102 (801) 596-5000
- The Living Traditions Festival welcomes the music, dance, crafts and foods of the many ethnic communities that make Salt Lake City rich in its diversity. The Festival opens on Friday evening and continues through Saturday and Sunday. In addition to the many local performing groups presented at Living Traditions, this year's festival welcomes special guests The Pine Leaf Boys performing on Friday, May 15 and Lifesavas along with the Rebirth Brass Band, on Saturday evening, May 16 and Mike Seeger on Sunday, May 17.
http://www.slcgov.com/Arts/livingtraditions/default.htm
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Saturday May 16, 2009
Wheeler Farm Presents Annual Mayday Festival
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Wheeler Farm
Address: 6351 South 900 East Salt Lake City, UT 84121 (801) 264-2241
Contact: Vendor opportunities Erin eventsutah@yahoo.com (801) 243-9735
Entertainment, Food, Clothing, Books, Loads of Jewelry, Baby Items, Toys, Costco, My Gym, Shaved Ice, Wood- Crafts, Fat Cats, Candles, Body Care Products, Animal Visits, Sheep Sheering, Wagon Rides, Exhibits, Golden Spike Express Train, Rides & Bounce Houses, Face Painting
Co-sponsor Utah Kids Club (801) 683-7323

More info in PDF document: http://www.ChamberEast.com/ChamberEast/PDF/MayDayFestWheelerFarmMay09.pdf
http://www.utahkidsclub.com
http://www.wheelerfarm.com

Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Networking Group
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Marie Callendar's - http://www.mcpies.com
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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Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Vest Pocket Business Coalition Monthly Breakfast (3rd Wednesday each month)
Time: 7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
Location: Lamb's Grill
Address: 169 South Main Salt Lake City, Utah (801) 364-7166 parking validation for Walker Parking
Cost: Members & Guests - $10.00 cash or check at the door to Lamb’s Grill
RSVP: Ellen Reddick by Monday, May 18, 2009 Ellen@ImpactFactoryUtah.com or (801) 581-0369
Speakers: Bob Springmeyer & Jon Springmeyer, Bonneville Research
Topic: Is there a future for independent small businesses in Salt Lake?
- Bob principal of Bonneville Research and has consulted with local governments for over 30 years, directing Economic Development Planning Studies for Brigham, Salt Lake, Sandy, Bountiful, Riverton, West Valley and South Jordan Cities. He directed the Economic Analysis/Tax Studies completed for the Downtown Alliance, the Utah State Tax Review Commission and Salt Lake County. Formerly with the international consulting firm, Booz Allen & Hamilton, Bob is educated in Political Science, Economics and Business Management. Bob is a past president of the Salt Lake Rotary Club and a founder of the Mountain West Venture Capital Club.
- Jon is the Vice President of Bonneville Research and has over ten years experience in commercial property management, construction management industries and the recreation industry. Mr. Jon Springmeyer directs all Urban Renewal/Redevelopment (RDA) projects for Bonneville Research and has been involved with numerous UR/RDA projects along the Wasatch Front including Taylorsville, Holladay and South Salt Lake cities. Prior to joining Bonneville Research, Jon was the Director of Properties for Amsource Development; a Salt Lake City based Real Estate Development Company
Member Spotlight: Sunlight Solar Systems Cammy & Marc Staker
At Sunlight Solar Systems, we offer our customers pollution free renewable electricity generated directly from the sun. Lowering your environmental impact on the earth, and in turn helping you reduce or even eliminate your monthly electric bill. Be part of the Solution (801) 750-5974 http://www.sunlightsolar.pro 
http://www.VestPocket.org & http://www.LocalFirst.org 
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Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Zion's Bank 8th Annual International Trade And Business Conference - Globalization - in the Midst of Recession
Time: 8:15 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Downtown Marriott
Address: 75 South West Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah
Cost: $35.00 includes lunch
Register: https://www.zionsbank.com/biz/itb_conference.jsp
Keynote Speaker: Thomas J. Donahue, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, President and CEO
- Thomas J. Donahue, president and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, has built the Chamber into a $200 million a year lobbying and political powerhouse with expanded influence across the globe since assuming his position in 1997. He established the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform, which has won significant legal reform in the courts, at the state and federal levels. Internationally, the Chamber has become a leader in knocking down trade barriers, winning new free and fair trade agreements, and fighting isolationism at home and abroad. Donohue serves on two corporate boards of directors - Union Pacific Corporation and Sunrise Senior Living Corporation. He is a member of the President's Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations. In addition, Donohue is president of the Center for International Private Enterprise, a program of the National Endowment for Democracy dedicated to the development of market-oriented institutions around the world. http://www.USChamber.com 
https://www.zionsbank.com/biz/itb_conference.jsp
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Thursday, May 21, 2009
Union Park Toastmasters #3222
Division E District 15 Area 52 Club 3222
Time: 6:25 p.m.
Location: Holladay Library
Address: 2150 East Murray - Holladay Road Holladay, UT
Contact: ronald.k.woodland@L-3com.com (801) 860-8035
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Monday, May 23, 2009

Memorial Day

Chamber offices closed.

Have a fun and safe holiday!

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Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Networking Group
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Marie Callendar's - http://www.mcpies.com
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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Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Small Business Stimulus Seminar
Time: 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Salt Lake City Main Library 4th Floor Conference Room
Address: 210 East 400 South, Salt Lake City Utah 84111 (801) 524-8200
Cost: FREE
RSVP: by May 26, 2009 to Katherine Pasker (801) 535-7158
- How does the recent American Recovery and Reinvestment Act affect you and your small business? Join other small business owners and our panel to learn more about financing options, health care, and tax law changes.
Sponsored: Salt Lake City Economic Development Division
Co-Sponsored by: Downtown Alliance, Salt Lake Chamber, Vest Pocket Business Coalition, Local First and National Association of Women Business Owners

Speakers included:

- Stan Nakano Small Business Administration District Director.  - Cheryl Smith and Daniel Schuyler Governor's Office of Consumer Health Services

- Scott Poelman Jones Waldo Holbrook & McDonough

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Thursday, May 28, 2009
The Women Tech Council presents WTC TechTalk

The New Face of PR
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Location: Omniture http://www.omniture.com/en/
Address: 550 East Timpanogos Circle, Building G Orem, Utah
Cost: $15.00 per person
Register: https://www.womentechcouncil.org/events/14178/ 
Please join us as Kristi Knight, Sr. Director of Corporate Communications at Omniture, discusses how new media, social media and the recession are all playing a part in how you promote and handle PR issues. Learn what you and your company can do to utilize these types of media to improve client/customer relationships and communication. This timely discussion will address a number of key issues including how to:
* Maximize your brand online
* Respond with timely and relevant content
* Influence the thought leadership
* Publish relevant content
* Measure your social media
http://www.womentechcouncil.org 
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