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Launching the New Chamber Of Commerce

Launching the New Chamber Of Commerce

News @ EPA.NET 03/12/2003 California Bank and Trust Launching the New Chamber Of Commerce Contributed by: Dennis Parker The brand new East Palo Alto-Belle Haven Chamber of Commerce (EPABHCC) held its very successful inaugural mixer on February 27, 2003. East Palo Alto's California Bank and Trust was filled with well-wishers who were treated to the mellow sounds of the jazz combo Potential, and substantial hors d'oeuvres and drinks. It was fitting and proper for this memorable event to take place at the California Bank and Trust. The bank was celebrating its first anniversary in the City of East Palo Alto, symbolizing the new opportunities in the City. A self-employed contractor in hardhat and work boots rubbed shoulders with an architect and a real estate broker. Many attendees exchanged business cards and some beamed them over their handheld computers. The diversity crossed all economic levels and ethnic groups. Patricia Foster, Mayor of East Palo Alto, talking with Dr. Faye Mcnair-Knox, Executive Director, Start Up and Regina Thompson, EPA Digital Village Project Lead Coordinator. President of the Board of Supervisors Rose Jacobs Gibson and Sharifa Wilson, Program Director, Leadership Midpeninsula are seen in the background Distinguished visitors included Barbara Mouton, the first Mayor of East Palo Alto; Pat Foster, the current Mayor; and Rose Jacobs Gibson, President of the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors. Mayor Nicholas Jellins represented Menlo Park, whose Belle Haven and Willows businesses are participants in the new Chamber The East Palo Alto-Belle Haven Chamber of Commerce was formerly the East Palo Alto Business and Merchants Association, which began in 1994. It is a non-profit voluntary organization dedicated to making businesses more profitable and making East Palo Alto and Belle Haven better places to live. Historically, the Merchants Association accepted only business members, but the new Chamber is expanding its membership to include non-profit organizations and individuals. Those who join will receive the benefits of networking and referrals, publicity for their business, information workshops and seminars, mentoring, and advocacy. The EPABHCC senior staff includes Board Chair J.T. Turner, Vice-Chair James Wilmore, Secretary Barbara Noparstak, and Treasurer Paul Bains. EPABHCC is recruiting for new members and volunteers for its committees: Advocacy, Finance, Fund Development, Membership, and Professional Development. J.T. Turner, Chair of the Board of the EPABHCC Want more information or interested in being involved? Contact: The East Palo Alto-Belle Haven Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 50513, East Palo Alto, CA 94303. Phone: 650-482-9711 email: info@epabhchamber.org website www.epabhchamber.org.

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