Learn how your organization can put a group of committed, high-quality corporate volunteers to work on a project during the annual Week of Caring by the Volunteer Center of the East Bay. Details will come out at the May 16 meeting of the Hayward Nonprofit Alliance at 10 a.m. at the San Felipe Park Community Center, 2058 D St.
Each year Week of Caring connects volunteers from Bay Area businesses to hundreds of projects organized by local nonprofits. The deadline is near for nonprofits to apply.
Also appearing before the Nonprofit Alliance will be Hayward Postmaster Chris Casey to discuss changes in the post office (including the end of Saturday delivery) as well as the future of mail discounts for nonprofits.

Gerry Porras

"The Seven Reasons Why Small Businesses Fail and How to Avoid Them," is the topic for the next meeting of the Hayward Chamber of Commerce Latino Business Roundtable on May 24 at 8:15 a.m. at St. Rose Hospital's Balch Pavilion, 27200 Calaroga Ave.

Reservations are now being taken for Hayward's most in-demand guide and resource, The Hayward Chamber of Commerce Business and Membership Directory. Thousands of copies of this glossy color magazine will be distributed to visitors, hotel lobbies and guest rooms, real estate and mortgage companies, financial institutions, and at our Business Expo and other chamber events. Plus, the publication and all Hayward business content links will go to the Community Profile Network that receives 2 million visits a month. All members will be included in two listings. Advertisers will be accessible 24/7 online via mobile phone. For more information, contact Bill Wentzel at 800-600-0134, extension 691, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

    We're very excited about the new Chamber Discount Program from Office Depot. As a Hayward Chamber member, you can save up to 60% off the 175 items most commonly purchased by businesses. In addition, you'll be able to take 5% off everyday low in-store prices when you use your 'Store Purchasing Card'.

    Your Store Purchasing Card is FREE for Hayward Chamber Members and ready to use at any Office Depot Retail store for your corporate or personal needs. To receive your discounts, just present the card to the cashier prior to finalizing payment.You will receive the lowest price on every item...whether from the Chamber’s contracted price list or an in-store special price.

    All of your employees have the opportunity to save money when they shop at Office Depot. You can supply them with a card as an employee benefit! Cards can be obtained from either the Hayward Chamber Membership Director or our Office Depot representative. If you prefer to shop online, we can arrange to have Office Depot set this up for you or sign up here. 

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    We encourage you to use the Chamber Discount program and start enjoying the benefits and savings! If you are not yet a Chamber member then contact their  Membership Director Tina Lambert at 510 247-2042 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . She can get you signed up with the chamber and provide you with an Office Depot card. 

And if you did not know it Office Depot has a list of "green" items as well as they have gone green i their delivery of items. Cutting down on excess usage of cardboard packaging and delivery items in reusable totes.