Pinole Chamber of Commerce
Pinole Chamber of Commerce
2200 San Pablo Ave.
P.O. Box 1
Pinole, CA 94564
United States
ph: (510) 724-4484
fax: (510)724-4408
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Message from Ivette
News and Information from Ivette
The Chamber at Work for You
Rental Inspection Ordinance Letter to Council
March 23, 2010
“In these times you have to be an optimist to open your eyes in the morning.”
Carl SandburgCarl Sandberg expressed the sentiments of many of us.
You know the feeling of waiting for something to happen, waiting patiently, then impatiently? That’s the way I feel about the economic recovery we keep hearing about.
When that long anticipated recovery happens, how many businesses will have closed, how many cities will be broke, how many hard working people will have lost their jobs and their homes?
But doom and gloom are not my modus operandi.
I am a glass half-full person, yes, I’m an optimist.
I am an optimist because I have seen first hand the strength and resilience of business owners. I have seen them work tirelessly for 10-12 hours to keep their business and often, their dreams alive. I am an optimist because these are the people who will lead the way to recovery.
The Chamber has never been so committed to its members and its community.
We know that when our business community recovers, our community will also recover. Businesses have always been a critical source of revenue in the form of property and sales tax for communities. When businesses suffer, communities suffer.In 2010, business as usual is simply not good enough.
It is time for new ideas and new alliances. It is also time for the business community to lead the way.“For myself I am an optimist--it does not seem to be much use being anything else.”
Winston ChurchillWe ask that you beome a part of the process not a silent bystander in local government.
Be Informed and Be Involved.
Be Part of the Chamber.
Together we can weather the storm.Policy Commitee
May 8, 2009
The Pinole Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the creation of a Policy committee. Josh Genser of Genser & Watkins LLC has been selected as the Chair of the Policy Committee.
The Policy Commitee is intended to be a conduit between the City of Pinole and Pinole's business community for communications regarding proposed legislation and other acts by the City which could have an impact on business in Pinole.
Commitee Members are:
Josh Genser, Chair
Alex Gomez
Geoff Torretta
Tom Welsh
Ivette Ricco
Important Meetings
Mark the Date
The City of Pinole has several citizen advisory committees providing feedback to our elected officials.
Important business-related topics are often discussed by these advisory committees.
We strongly encourage the business community to attend these meetings and be a part of the process.
If you want share your ideas and opinions and provide feedback to our elected officials, we urge you to attend the City Council, the Planning Commission and EDHAC meetings to stay informed.
MEETINGS
- City Council / Redevelopment:
Council Chambers
2131 Pear St, Pinole CA 94564 - map
1st and 3rd Tuesday, 6:00pm - Community Services Commission:
Council Chambers
2131 Pear St, Pinole CA 94564 - map
4th Wednesday, 7:00pm - EDHAC (Economic Development and Housing Advisory Committee):
City Hall Community Room
2131 Pear St, Pinole CA 94564 - map
2nd Tuesday, 7:00pm - Planning Commission:
Council Chambers
2131 Pear St, Pinole CA 94564 - map
2nd and 4th Monday, 7:00pm - TAPS (Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Committee):
City Hall Community Room
2131 Pear St, Pinole CA 94564 - map
3rd Wednesday, 7:00pm - Youth Commission:
Youth Center
635 Tennent Ave., Pinole CA 94564 - map
1st Wednesday of the month, 6:30pm
Follow this link for agendas
If you would like to receive the City Manager's Weekly Acitivites Report please send an email to Belinda Espinosa, City Manager
Welcome New Directors
The Pinole Chamber of Commerce is reaching beyond the borders of Pinole to have its voice heard regionally as well as locally. We are seeking diverse and insightful opinions.
One of the steps we are taking to accomplish this is by expanding the Board of Directors.
We have elected six new Directors and have also added a liasion from the City Council.
Welcome to:
Jacqui Hunt, Praxair, Inc.
Geoff Torretta, Antlers Tavern, Thee Salon
Josh Genser, Genser & Watkins LLC
Gisela Hernandez, Doctors Medical Center
Tom Welsh
Crocketts Premier Auto Body
Navneet Kaur
The Bank of the West
City Liasion
Roy Swearingen
The addition of new Directors and a City Liasion will help the Pinole Chamber of Commerce lead the way for the business community and the community as a whole.
Pinole Chamber of Commerce
2200 San Pablo Ave.
P.O. Box 1
Pinole, CA 94564
United States
ph: (510) 724-4484
fax: (510)724-4408
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