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October 16, 2012 Business Directory Calendar Wed Oct 17   Business In Action Speaker: Margeaux Mernick of Mernick Law Chamber Bourns Boardroom 7:15 AM More Info  Thu Oct 18 Afterhours Business Mixer BMW of Riverside and Infiniti of Riverside 3060 Adams Street 5:30 - 7:30 PM   More Info  Fri Oct 19 Governmental Affairs Council Chamber Bourns Boardroom 11:30 AM   More Info New Members A Journey 4 Life  AmPac TriState CDC Econo Firestone Complete Auto Repair Member Benefit Pre-Order Your HR Materials Today Laws and regulations have changed since last year, so your 2012 posters will need to be replaced. Pre-Order your 2013 Compliance Materials from the Chamber  today and avoid fines of up to $17,000. Non-laminated posters in English or Spanish are $22+tax and laminated posters in English or Spanish are $34+tax. Order your compliance materials through the Chamber at a greatly reduced price!   Place your order online or contact Information Specialist Sonja Wardle   at 951-683-7100 ext. 208. About Us We are committed to building a stronger local economy by actively promoting and supporting our community; by fostering the growth and strength of our member organizations, and by engaging federal, state and local officials on behalf of business interests.   3985 University Ave Riverside, CA 92501 P: 951-683-7100 F: 951-683-2670 www.riverside-chamber.com	Building a stronger local economy Chamber Connect:               Brian Kelly, Acting Secretary of the California Business, Transportation and Housing Agency discusses the government reorganization plan that will create a separate transportation agency. "There are things the department does extraordinarily well and it's important that going forward the department is focusing on those functions and those duties," said Kelly highlighting the benefits of an agency dedicated to transportation. Kelly, along with Senator Bob Dutton and Assemblymembers Kevin Jeffries and Mike Morrell provided attendees with an update of the latest legislative issues affecting the region's economy.    Chamber Urges Members to Register   to Vote for November Election  As the voice of the business community, the Chamber is urging  members to register to vote for the November 6 General Election before the October 22 deadline. Voter registration information is available at the website of the Secretary of State. The last day to request a vote-by-mail ballot is October 30. A registered voter may request a ballot by using the application printed on the back of the sample ballot booklet.  Do your part to support the growth and improvement of our regional economy by casting your vote on election day.  Riverside Businesses Gear Up   to Make Double the Connections  Don't miss this opportunity to connect with great businesses throughout Riverside at the Chamber's Afterhours Business Mixer hosted by BMW of Riverside and Infiniti of Riverside. Admission is free! The event will take place on Thursday, October 18, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at 3060 Adams Street. Members can connect in a casual and fun atmosphere, enjoy delicious hors d'oeuvres, win door prizes and increase the visibility of their businesses all in one night. This year it will be double the fun with dancing under the stars, two live bands and two great dealerships! For more information or to donate a door prize, contact Special Events Manager Kelly Straine at  951-683-7100 ext. 211   Chamber PAC Endorses Biz-Friendly Louis Davis for RCCD Board  The Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce Political Action Committee (GRCCPAC) has endorsed Louis Davis for Riverside Community College District Board of Trustees because he will be a concerned and diligent representative for the newly-created trustee area covering Corona and Norco. Davis will bring forth the skills and connections in his professional career to establish productive relationships in the community. He also demonstrates a compassion for community college students and a desire to address the challenges that impact their education. The GRCCPAC is a separate, non-partisan organization that identifies and supports candidates for public office that will advocate for business-friendly public policies. No Chamber membership dues or revenue are used to fund GRCCPAC-endorsed candidates.	Join the Chamber Member Spotlight Take the Chamber to the Polls with You Be sure to head to the polls on election day and support legislation that will strengthen the economy . The Chamber has  taken positions on the following ballot items in an effort to promote government reform and a pro-business climate.   Prop. 30 - Oppose Prop. 31 - Support Prop. 37 - Oppose  Prop. 38 - Oppose  Prop. 39 - Oppose Prop. 40 - Support   Download and print complete Chamber's Business Voter Guide here.   Upcoming  Events Master the Basics of Mobile Marketing Join us on October 26 at the Chamber where Izzy Gregorio of the Press Enterprise and Courtney Kaufman of Accent Computer Solutions will teach you the tips and tricks to enhance your business from your mobile devices.This workshop will highlight key ways to market your business to mobile devices and maximize your reach to consumers or clients. Don't miss your opportunity to modernize the way you do business. Whether you have a smart phone, tablet, or laptop, there are unlimited resources out there to make your business thrive. Register online or contact Community Development Coordinator  Nick Psomas at  951-683-7100 ext. 218.  Build Connections Every Wednesday Don't miss this opportunity to make important business connections. Business In Action provides an opportunity for Chamber members to connect and hear a range of informative speakers. Join us on Wednesday, October 17 at 7:15 AM for a presentation by Margeaux Mernick of Mernick Law. For more information, contact Information Specialist Sonja Wardle at  951-683-7100 ext. 208.
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"Communication&Management Best Practices for Chamber Success 11/16/12 - 11/16/12 A full day of great information that will help you better communicate your value as have a successful organization. One of the best kept secrets is the answer to: what does the chamber do? There's no doubt about it, as an industry chambers of commerce need to do a better job telling our story. This interactive session will lay out easy, low or no cost ideas to ramp up your marketing, improve communications and help you more clearly tell your chamber's story. Bring a copy of your newsletter, e-newsletter and membership materials and be prepared to share and brainstorm ideas to help improve how they communicate value. Plus a panel of seasoned chamber executives will share their top five tips for: • Better board relationships • Running a financially healthy organization • Hiring and retaining the best and brightest • Keys to being perceived as a leader and not just a manager Registration fees: $65 per person - SCACCE members (first attendee)by Nov. 5 $60 per person - SCACCE members (additional attendees from same chamber) by Nov. 5 $100 per person - non member $100 per person - Everyone - After November 5 Location: Doubletree by Hilton at Ontario Airport, 222 N. Vineyard Avenue, Ontario, CA 91764 Registration ends on November 10, 2012 Click here to register for this event... A full day of great information that will help you better communicate your value as have a successful organization. One of the best kept secrets is the answer to: what does the chamber do? There's no doubt about it, as an industry chambers of commerce need to do a better job telling our story. This interactive session will lay out easy, low or no cost ideas to ramp up your marketing, improve communications and help you more clearly tell your chamber's story. Bring a copy of your newsletter, e-newsletter and membership materials and be prepared to share and brainstorm ideas to help improve how they communicate value. Plus a panel of seasoned chamber executives will share their top five tips for: • Better board relationships • Running a financially healthy organization • Hiring and retaining the best and brightest • Keys to being perceived as a leader and not just a manager Registration fees: $65 per person - SCACCE members (first attendee)by Nov. 5 $60 per person - SCACCE members (additional attendees from same chamber) by Nov. 5 $100 per person - non member $100 per person - Everyone - After November 5

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Fwd: [CSSD] Last chance to register for Oct. 24 Randall Lewis Seminar - "How Are Foreclosures Affecting Voter Turnout?"c

] Last chance to register for Oct. 24 Randall Lewis Seminar - "How Are Foreclosures Affecting Voter Turnout?"

Note new location for seminars: CE-CERT Building, 1084 Columbia Ave., Riverside

The seminar and parking are free, but seats are limited and Registration is required.

To register, go to http://or.ucr.edu/event/index.aspx

Has the record number of California foreclosures resulted in lower voter turnout? A study by UCR sociologist Vanesa Estrada Correa and political scientist Martin Johnson found not only those displaced by foreclosure were less likely to vote in the 2008 election, but their neighbors who remained in their homes also were less likely to cast ballots.

"Other things being equal, individuals are more likely to vote when they live in places where neighbors vigorously participate in politics, while individuals are less likely to vote when their neighbors are less civically active," the scholars said.

Could the region's high foreclosure rate also affect the Nov. 6 election?

Dr. Estrada Correa, an Assistant Professor of Sociology; and Dr. Johnson, an Associate Professor and Chair of Political Science, will discuss their study, its findings, other possible impacts and other research regarding voter turnout at the October Randall Lewis Seminar. The seminar, which is free, will be held at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24 at the CE-CERT Building, 1084 Columbia Ave., Riverside. (See MAP)

Professor Estrada Correa's current work focuses on aspects of racial stratification related to housing and neighborhoods. She has studies racial inequalities in homeownership trends, racial disparities in real estate and mortgage lending outcomes, and the implications of residential mobility patterns for racial segregation, immigrant assimilation and health outcomes. She is currently studying the impacts of the housing crisis on the Inland Empire, particularly focusing on neighborhood change resulting from foreclosures.

She earned a Bachelor's degree in Human Biology at Stanford University and Master's and Ph.D. in Sociology from UCLA.

Professor Johnson's research and teaching interests focus on American political behavior and public policy. He is currently studying how social context and other sources of information shape public opinion and the policy choices governments make.

He earned a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from Louisiana State University and a Master's and Ph.D. in Political Science from Rice University.

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