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Marty Keller’s Goodbye Note | Marty Keller

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Here is the text of Marty Keller’s goodbye note and it provides some information about they way forward for the California Small Business Advocate’s Office. We’ll miss you, Marty. – Ed.

Friends,
 
A couple of items to share before I transition to my new adventure:
 
  • The Asian Business Association of Orange County wants you to know of a couple events coming up in August and September:
  • The Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of Orange County is hosting its Annual Green & Health Expo on August 25 at the Crowne Plaza Anaheim Resort in Garden Grove. Details can be found here.
  • The ABAOC is putting on its annual Procurement Opportunities and Export Initiatives event on September 22 at the Disney Paradise Pier Hotel in Anaheim.  Details are available here.
  • The indefatigable Frank Ferral is spearheading, along with the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce, a Recycling BIN Summit on August 9 at the University Plaza Waterfront Hotel in Stockton.  More information can be found here.
As for matters of concern with state government, until the Governor appoints a new Small Business Advocate, please contact GOED regarding any matters of concern.  The general number is (877) 345-4633.  Joel Ayala is the Director (joel.ayala@gov.ca.gov), and Dave Freitas is the Chief Deputy Director (dave.freitas@gov.ca.gov). 
 
Daisy Luna is staying on as our intern.  She manages the event calendar, so please forward her information that you want posted to the GOED business calendar: daisy.luna@gov.ca.gov.
 
For matters dealing with procurement, please contact Eric Mandell at the Department of General Services at 916-375-4608: eric.mandell@dgs.ca.gov.
 
As for me, I will kicking back for exactly two days, and then I will be in touch with you all on Monday about the new direction.  Nikki, be patient!
 
Thanks again for the friendships and collaborations over the years, and remember: the best is yet to be!
 
Cheers,
 
Marty Keller

Your Business Card Is A Billboard For Your Brand–What Does Yours Say? | Fast Company

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We live in a super-cluttered world where no one has time for anything. We’re bombarded with text messages, TV commercials, billboards, and online ads, and so companies need to know what they stand for. It’s a fact that you cannot remember more than three television commercials in a row, let alone recall the design of your average business card unless they manage to rise above the cacophony and stand out in a way that’s completely relevant.

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Venture For America Will Do For Entrepreneurship What Teach For America Does For Education | Fast Company

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Like Teach For America, VFA will bring promising college graduates to work in underserved communities for at least two years. Startups that focus on up-and-coming industries (i.e. education innovation, energy, biotechnology) will be offered a VFA fellow for a salary of $32,000 to $38,000 annually. At the end of the two years, the companies can opt to hire fellows under new terms.

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Marty Keller Resigns – A Sad Day For Small Business | Peter Mehit

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Marty Keller, who has been Governor’s Small Business Advocate for the last four years, is resigning. This is not good news as Marty has been a tireless advocate for small businesses in our state. Despite many setbacks and obstacles, Marty never quit reaching out to our community, while speaking truth to power about our situation and our needs.

Good luck, Marty. We know we’ll see you again in better circumstances. Keep your chin up! – Ed.

Marty’s letter:

Dear friends and colleagues,
It is with a sense of accomplishment and gratitude that I write to let you know of my decision to resign as the state’s Small Business Advocate effective July 31, 2011.
I am leaving this great job in order to work directly for small business owners.  Come the beginning of August, I will be embarking on a different course of advocacy, one that will not be shackled by the restrictions of political appointment.  I look forward to sharing the details of this new and exciting adventure in two weeks’ time.  You can be sure I will be inviting you to join me.