Reminder:

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CONGRATULATIONS to the Union City Chamber of Commerce Community Spirit Award Recipients of 2011!!!

Each year, the Union City Chamber of Commerce hosts the "Community Spirit Awards," which recognizes four individuals who have made huge contributions to the residents and businesses in Union City. This year, we honored an employee from the City of Union City, the New Haven Unified School District, a Volunteer of the Year and a Chamber Business. The Union City Chamber is proud to announce that once again, we awarded a Union City business with the "Best Green Business" Award.  

Learn more about the leaders in our community and what drives them. Be inspired!

Click here to view Award Recipient photos!

Alameda County Waste Management Authority has developed a draft single use plastic bag reduction ordinance

The Alameda County Waste Management Authority has developed a draft single use bag reduction ordinance and draft Environmental Impact report (EIR)

The ordinance will be considered by the Waste Management Board on November 10th. Agencies will be given a credit towards the MRP's 40% trash reduction requirement for adopting a  single use plastic bag reduction ordinance. The level of credit may vary depending on the specifics of the ordinance (this is still being negotiated).

For more information please contact: Debra Kaufman, StopWaste.Org (510) 891-6500 1537 Webster Street, Oakland, CA 94612

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Call For 2012 Union City Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors

The Union City Chamber of Commerce is seeking out current Chamber Members to serve on the Union City Chamber of Commerce for a one or two year term beginning January 1, 2012.

The purpose of the Union City Chamber of Commerce is to promote economic, commercial, industrial, professional, civic, and cultural welfare of the Community.  In fulfilling this purpose, the Chamber can and may adopt a position on any issues that contributes to, or are deemed contrary to that welfare.


Board of Director Responsibilities

If you have any questions of need more information, please feel free to contact Dana Hernandez at (510) 952-9637 or Dana@unioncitychamber.com.

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UNION CITY ENERGY SMART BUSINESS PROGRAM

The City of Union City, PG&E, and the Union City Chamber of Commerce have partnered up to launch the Union City Energy Smart Business Program, which brings valuable NO-COST energy assessments, NO-COST programs, and financial incentives and rebates to Union City Businesses.

PG&E will be in your neighborhood this September and October to discuss low and NO-COST measures to help save you money. They will be offering:

• No Cost energy efficient surveys
• Comprehensive lighting and HVAC upgrades
• Quality assurance inspections
• Incentives to decrease installation costs

Click here to download the outreach letter from Larry Cheeves, Manager, City of Union City.

Besides energy cost savings, upgraded equipment, and a more comfortable working environment, you will also receive a window 'cling' sticker recognizing your contribution tho this community effort. Your participation as a 'Union City Energy Smart Business' will help other businesses recognize that energy efficiency makes good business sense.

To learn more and sign up for a FREE audit, please contact PG&E at 1-888-584-0441 or e-mail energyinformation@pge.com

For more information about the City's role in the Union City Energy Smart Business Program, please contact Union City's Stainability Coordinator, Amelia Schmale, at amealias@unioncity.org or (510) 675-5323.