CEO CORNER Quick Business Tip Eliminate Distractions! Your time is valuable and getting things done is paramount to your business success! Turn off your text and social media alerts, and don’t get distracted by household chores or family members. Examine what drains your time and work on reducing or eliminating them if possible. Lastly, use “Time Blocking” to help focus on tasks. For iPhone users, you can use the "Focus" feature which allows you to block certain notifications, texts, and calls. Did You Know? National Small Business week is May 1 - 7. This week recognizes the contributions that our entrepreneurs and small businesses have made to our economy. Here are a few amazing facts - Small businesses accounted for 2 out of every 3 jobs added in the past 25 years (SBA) There are 32.5M small businesses in the U.S. as of November 2021 (SBA) They provide opportunities for women and minorities to achieve financial success and independence while sparking innovation. It goes without saying that the last few years, the small business sector has been one of the most affected areas due to COVID-19. Despite these trials and tribulations, small businesses continue to be the backbone of our economy. Please go out, shop local, and support our wonderful small businesses in Manhattan Beach! View our member directory by clicking here. The SBA and SCORE are hosting a free National Small Business Week Virtual Summit on May 2 - 5. Get expert advice, learn new business strategies, access key resources, and meet other business owners. For more information click here. MBCC - Upcoming Events & Updates All Rise Martial Arts Ribbon Cutting - Wednesday, May 4, 2022, 5:45pm Chamber Power Hour: Make Your Email a Knockout! – Network, have lunch, and learn from a certified Constant Contact, Social Media Expert, on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, from 11:30am to 1:00pm at Unita Manhattan Beach. You don’t want to miss out on this one for sure!  David Archer

Community Bulletin Board

🚧 The City of Manhattan Beach's Slurry Seal Project is underway! Avoid the traffic and view the updates on the City's website. 💐 Don't miss these special Mother's Day celebrations! Our members have great specials and events in the South Bay. 🎁 Enter to win the ultimate Mother's Day Giveaway from South Bay Anchor. 👏 Local business, {pages} a bookstore was included in LA Times' 65 Essential Bookstores in LA County. Congratulations! 🍹 Mercado Manhattan Beach has the Cinco de Mayo menu you've been looking for. Reserve your table today.

New Member Spotlight

Meet our new members! Each week, we will update and introduce our newest members of the MB Chamber.

Chamber & Member Events

Want to list your upcoming event? If you are a Chamber Member in good standing, we can add your event listing on our weekly newsletter and web calendar! Please submit it on your Chamber portal or email Carolina, Director of Communications for the MB Chamber of Commerce.

April  04/15 - 05/01 Venice Family Clinic Art Walk & Auction 04/28 Gum Tree Spring Cleaning Sale 04/30 2022 Dream It, Be It 04/30 Leadership Manhattan Beach Mural Painting Event 04/30 Candles & Cards for Mom with Culture Brewing

May  05/01 Walk with Sally's 15th Annual Friendship Bowl 05/01 Venice Family Clinic Art Walk & Auction 05/04 All Rise Martial Arts Ribbon Cutting 05/05 Cinco de Mayo Panchos MB Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Mercado Food & Drink Specials for Cinco de Mayo Tacolicious Margaritas and Tacos 05/07 Mychal's Learning Place 20th Annual Luncheon and Auction 05/07 8th Kentucky Derby Party 05/08 Mother's Day 05/11 Chamber Power Hour: Make Your Email a Knockout! 05/13 Celebrate Manhattan Beach 05/22 10th Annual Tour de Pier 05/30 Memorial Day

June  06/03 Shade Manhattan Beach Live Music Fridays 06/04 MBEF Wine Auction 06/07 Manhattan Beach Certified Farmers Market 06/07 Manhattan Beach City Council Meeting 06/19 Father's Day

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Plan your trip in Manhattan Beach with the help of our MB Community and Destination Guide.

Join the Kindness Counts Campaign with Beach Cities Health District & the City of MB

View MBCC Mother's Day Hot Deals from our Members

Business Corner

You need to be aware of the New Labor Laws that will impact your business, effective back on January 1, 2022, in most cases. Contact [email protected] if you still need these.  Need Help with the Employee Retention Credit (ERC)? Businesses who qualify can receive up to $50,000 for both the third and fourth quarters of 2021. You may qualify even if you received funds from another Covid-19 related program. Click here for an informational flier from our friends at Beach Cities Accounting. Check out the City of Manhattan Beach’s Green Business Program – Click for Information on how to get certified.

Job Opportunities

Want to list your job opportunity? If you are a Chamber Member in good standing, we can add your listing on our weekly newsletter and website! Please submit it on your Chamber portal or email Carolina, Director of Communications for the MB Chamber of Commerce.

👚 Gum Tree is hiring! Full-time and part-time positions available 🍸 Host/Hostess, Bartender, and more! | FishBar MB ⚡ Red Apple Air Job Opportunities 🏫 Manhattan Beach Education Foundations Job Opportunities 📚 Store Manager | {pages} a bookstore

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CommUNITY Resources

Hollaback Bystander Resources LA vs Hate Program Jae Requiro’s foreword to the book “Inclusion: Diversity, The New Workplace, & The Will to Change” by Jennifer Brown

COVID-19 Updates

Free COVID-19 Drive Thru Testing in the South Bay Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Authorizes Second Booster Dose of Two COVID-19 Vaccines for Older and Immunocompromised Individuals New Mask Mandate (February 23, 2022) New Health Officer Order (February 15, 2022) Revised Isolation Order (February 1, 2022)

Visit our COVID-19 page for more information

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MANHATTAN BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MISSION STATEMENT The Manhattan Beach Chamber is an association of businesses, other entities and individuals organized to encourage a strong local economy and quality of life by promoting commerce, sound government and an informed membership and community. VISION STATEMENT The Chamber will be the acknowledged leader in enhancing business, education and development through a cooperative link of community spirit. As we move into the 21st Century, all area businesses and organizations will consider membership an investment in their success.