Please join us for a very special Women in Business Luncheon to celebrate the holidays and help those in need right here in Santa Cruz. The "Giving" luncheon features networking, a delicious lunch and a presentation by Nancy Austin, presentation of Student of the Quarter, and a raffle for fabulous themed baskets to benefit our scholarship fund.
Our giving luncheon is a great opportunity to hear a wonderful speaker, connect with other businesspeople, and help our community and local causes. Women in Business luncheons are organized by the Santa Cruz Chamber Women in Business committee but everyone is invited, including men.
Nancy K. Austin's work and writing has changed the way business does business. A leading authority and well-known speaker on smart management and the kind of leadership you can be proud of, Austin has addressed business, education, and military leaders in countries on six continents.
In 1985, Austin co-wrote, with Tom Peters, A Passion for Excellence: The Leadership Difference (Random House, hard cover; Warner Books, soft cover). An instant classic, the book rocketed to No. 1 (selling 500,000 copies in its first six months) and has been a long-standing favorite among businesspeople.
Nancy's pioneering work in assertiveness training from the 1970s forward led to the publication in 1976 of the first edition of The Assertive Woman, co-authored with Stanlee Phelps. The book, currently in a lively and refreshed fourth edition, was the first written expressly for women about what "assertive" really means, and how assertiveness enriches personal and professional lives. It has sold half a million copies and has been published in twelve languages, among them Chinese, Turkish, Japanese, Hebrew, Polish, Spanish, and Dutch.
Austin is a frequent guest on television, radio, and in print, where she often discusses business excellence in a disruptive age, women in business, innovation, and distinctive leadership. She is Vice Chair of the Dominican Hospital (Santa Cruz) Board of Directors, and serves on the Shakespeare Santa Cruz Board.
The Santa Cruz Chamber of Commerce Women in Business Issuing a Challenge in Support of Second Harvest Food Bank!
The Women in Business community of the Santa Cruz Chamber of Commerce would like to invite you to join us in our call to action leading up to our annual Giving Luncheon in December! This year, we challenge our members and our community to set aside a dollar a day in support of Second Harvest Food Bank. Just one dollar can help to provide TEN meals to local families in need. Every month, Second Harvest Food Bank supports over 50,000 individuals every month. Imagine the impact we could make if each and every one of us set aside just $1.00 a day, everyday between now and our luncheon on December 13th. How to Take Action:
Bring your donation to the Women in Business Luncheon on December 13th at the Cocoanut Grove.
If you aren’t able to attend the luncheon, you can donate online by checking the Register box below or drop off your donation at the Santa Cruz Chamber offices at 725 Front Street, Suite 108 Santa Cruz, CA 95060.
Come early: Doors open at 11:00 for networking.
Raffle: Proceeds from the Raffle benefit the Women in Business Scholarship.
Cost: $37 for members of any local Chamber and $50 for non-members. To claim a Chamber-member discount, please enter the name of your Chamber in the Comments box on the registration form. Reservations are necessary and space sells out quickly for this annual event.
FREE parking at the Beach Boardwalk for this event.
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