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b2b SeminarsMicrosoft Office 2013 Tips & Tricks Thursday, January 23, Noon–1pm 2603 Camino Ramon, Ste. 285 (BR3) FREE, includes a light lunch For most of us, Microsoft Office is an indispensable tool. We rely on Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel to get our work done.

But just when you get used to how it all works, Microsoft releases a new version! Is Microsoft trying to drive you crazy? No, the Office 2013 update is based on feedback from users around the world—and designed to make your job easier.

In this luncheon event, let us show you the key improvements and the new interoperability between Microsoft 2013 programs. Get up to speed and complete all your tasks quickly and easily.

Seating is limited at this event. Please RSVP to Community & Outreach at 925.543.0100

How to Set & Achieve Your Goals Thursday, January 30, Noon–1pm 2603 Camino Ramon, Ste. 285 (BR3) FREE, includes a light lunch “Those who do not have goals are doomed forever to work for those who do!” –Brian Tracy

Everyone has goals—but are your goals written down with a clear plan of action? If not, they aren’t likely to be achieved. In this lively, interactive presentation, business coach, seminar leader and author Brad Warren will teach you how to create goals, write them down in a powerful way and create a detailed plan of action to accomplish your objectives. You will learn:

• Why it’s important to have goals • How to create SMART goals • 7 goal categories and why a mix of goals is key • A 7-step process to set, plan and achieve your goals • The 5-Step Plan for scheduling the right activities into your calendar to accomplish your objectives

This is a great way to begin the New Year. Space is limited, so please RSVP to Community and Outreach at 925.543.0100

Company: Open Advance, Inc. Year founded: 2012 Bishop Ranch Location: BR3

Business Type/Services: We’re a mobile training company,

providing content development, distribution and analytics tools.

Our media production facility is here at Bishop Ranch.

When was your business founded? We’re new. (Nice to meet you,

Bishop Ranch Newsletter reader.) We founded the company in 2012

as a merger between Selling Up and Landini Media.

Business Approach/Philosophy: Build an environment where

spontaneous and disruptive thoughts are valued. Everyone is a

leader, and we celebrate both our successes and mistakes.

Biggest Challenge in Your Work: Video training materials for big

companies take a lot of production work. The biggest challenge?

Companies tend to create training content at the same time of

year—and we have to increase our workforce at a moment’s notice.

Favorite Aspect of Your Work: As media creators for some amazing

companies, we meet a lot of inspiring people. We recently completed

a project with Michael Santos, who spent 26 years in federal prisons

and now lectures at Stanford, Berkeley and San Francisco State.

Look him up!

Least Favorite Task: Every 5 minutes a producer yells something in

video tech-speak that makes no sense to me. When I have serious

work to do, the distraction isn’t always fun.

Source(s) of Inspiration: I’m inspired by people with unique

perspectives –who see things differently than I do. It’s inspiring and

humbling. A former employee once noted, “There are a lot of smart

people in this world.” I love learning from those people.

What Makes You Excel? I don’t excel personally—we excel as a team.

Suggestions for Young Professionals: Become financially literate,

learn programming and think critically and creatively. You are competing

with “digital generation” kids!

A Goal You Still Want to Achieve: I want our company to be known

as a game-changer in business education.

What is Your Favorite Pastime: Traveling and learning how others

live. Talking with people who live in a very different way gives me a

perspective I can’t get any other way.

How Do You Handle Stress: My sense is that stress is responsible

for all achievement. Stress drives performance, so I really don’t mind

even a stressful amount of stress.

Favorite Vacation Spot: Maui is a family favorite, but my most

memorable vacation was spent in Kenya and Tanzania.

Favorite East Bay Restaurant : Clementine’s in San Ramon.

Favorite Music or Other Form of Art (Theater? Film? Visual Arts?)

As a 60s rock drummer, I appreciate Buddy Rich, Joe Morello, Neil

Peart and other greats.

Is There a Special Cause That You Support?: I’m President

of Adults Toward Independent Living. We’ve provided affordable,

independent housing to adults with severe spinal cord injuries

since 1976.

Steve Chriest Open Advance, Inc.

Executive Profile

EventsBishop Ranch Blood DriveWednesday, January 15, 10:30am–3:30pm 2623 Camino Ramon, Parking Lot (BR3) Look for the Red Cross van

When you give blood, you make a positive difference by helping to ensure a safe and reliable blood supply for our communities. To make the donation process simple and quick, the American Red Cross will host a one-day blood drive at Bishop Ranch 3 (look for the Red Cross van in the BR3 parking lot). Walk-ins are welcome, but if you prefer an appointment, please call 800.733.2767. Other questions? Contact Community & Outreach at 925.543.0100. Thank you for your support!

FREE Computer Recycling and Document ShreddingJanuary 30, 10am–2pm 2400 Camino Ramon, Parking Lot (BR6) FREE

Be smart: Recycle.

Shred Works, Inc. will be on-site at Bishop Ranch to accept all types of personal and professional paperwork for secure, same-day shredding at its plant. There is a five-box minimum per person (standard size box). A certificate of destruction will be provided.

eWaste Direct, Inc. will also be on-site to accept electronic devices for recycling. Bring your television, computer, microwave, stereo, copier, fax machine, cell phone and other mobile devices (cell batteries can be included). Please, no appliances, alkaline batteries or lighting, especially fluorescent.

For more information, contact Community and Outreach at 925.543.0100.

Like. Comment. Share. Follow Us On Facebook Have you connected with the Bishop Ranch Community on Facebook lately? There’s something new almost every day as we post the latest news about special events, new discounts and what’s happening at Bishop Ranch and around the Bay Area—including the food truck line-up! Log on to facebook.com/BRCommunity today and find something you “Like!”

Get a Move On12667 Alcosta Blvd, Suite 135 (BR15)

Why not make a fresh start and get fit for the New Year? Bishop Ranch offers Fitness Classes at a substantial discount and an array of classes, including Ab-Solute Fitness, Nia, Yoga and Zumba!

Check out class schedules and fees at bishopranch.com/events.

Junior Achievement Social Innovation Camp Wednesday, February 12, 8:30am–5:30pm Robert Half International 2613 Camino Ramon (BR3)

In partnership with Sunset Development Company, Junior Achievement of Northern California (JA) announces the second annual JA Social Innovation Camp at Bishop Ranch. The Camp is a capstone experience designed to allow high school students to experience what it means to be a social entrepreneur in the 21st century. An intensive and collaborative one-day competition, students work in teams of five, critical thinking, technology, creativity and problem solving skills to develop viable, innovative business solutions that address social concerns.

JA invites your business to sponsor a team of five local high school students. As a Team Sponsor, representatives from your company will have a unique opportunity to act as mentors and guide students in creating their first social enterprise. Please contact Julie Strand at 925.465.1071 or jstrand@janorcal.org. (Continued in next column)

(Continued from previous column) Children of Bishop Ranch employees are invited to participate in the camp. For more information and to sign your high school student up, please contact Todd Halvorson at 925.984.5084 or thalvorson@janorcal.org.

Junior Achievement of Northern California (www.ja.org) is a local nonprofit committed to financial literacy, entrepreneurship and workforce development for our youth.

Text Message AlertsWant to sign up? Bishop Ranch will alert you with timely messages about traffic, local emergencies and issues that affect our community. Text BISHOPRANCH to 58124 today! Please note: at Bishop Ranch, we value your privacy and will never share your personal contact information.

Holiday Season of Giving Be a Part of Our Clothing DriveWednesday, February 12, 10am–3pm 2603 Camino Ramon, Suite 285 (BR3)

Looking for a way to give back? Bishop Ranch has joined forces with Wardrobe for Opportunity (WFO), a non-profit that helps underprivileged individuals “find a job, keep a job and build a career.” WFO is especially in need of men’s professional clothing, so bring your suits, jackets and overcoats!

Please donate clean and undamaged clothing on hangers. If you have any questions, contact Community and Outreach at 925.543.0100.

Events

TransportationSF Express Bus Pilot A Success! See the Movie!Nearly 300 Bishop Ranch tenants have used the SF Express bus to shorten their commutes to work and turn their traveling time into productive time. Running with close to 40 passengers a day, this route has proven to be a resounding success and Bishop Ranch will continue the service into 2014 and beyond!

If you haven’t tried it yourself yet, experience the San Francisco/Bishop Ranch run today by watching our new video: “Let Us Take You to Work” Put on your headphones, sit back and see what all the excitement is about...then sign up and try the SF Express Bus.

Watch “Let Us Take You To Work” at bishopranch.com/sfexpressmovie

Sign up and try the SF Express Bus at bishopranch.com/tenant-services/transportation

DiscountsAvis Car Rental 2551 San Ramon Valley Blvd., Suite 106, San Ramon Tel: 925.362.8673 Contact: John Edwards

Road trip coming up? Take advantage of low rates to make your next trip affordable and carefree.

Bishop Ranch offer: 5% discount on all vehicles; use Bishop Ranch Discount Code #L539069

California Academy of Sciences Golden Gate Park, San Francisco

Bishop Ranch now offers a special discount in partnership with the California Academy of Sciences. You and your family can visit an aquarium, planetarium, natural history museum and four-story rainforest—all beneath one “green” roof.

Bishop Ranch offer: 15% off. Please visit bishopranch.com/specialoffers for details.

The Brass Door Restaurant 2154 San Ramon Valley Boulevard, San Ramon Tel: 925.837.2501

The Brass Door has been serving corn-fed Midwestern beef, fresh fish and sensational salads for more than 48 years.

10% off all meals (excludes banquets).

Danville Bakery 221 Hartz Avenue, Danville Tel: 925.837.7844 Contact: Karen or Joan

Loyal Danville patrons flock to this family-owned, old-fashioned Danish bakery. Beautifully decorated cakes are a specialty, along with a selection of pastries, cookies, pies and rolls. Pick up a cookie basket or gift box for Valentine’s Day.

Bishop Ranch offer: 15% off baked goods

New Vendors This Month Gianni’s Italian Bistro Crow Canyon Country Club Martini Sky Restaurant & Bar

2013 Highlights2013 has been an amazing year. We would like to take a moment and recap some of the special events, programs and services offered exclusively to you, our Bishop Ranch tenants. You are what makes our community truly special.

Events • Bishop Ranch & Disney on Ice • Bishop Ranch Vendor Fair • Blood Drives • Facebook Contests • Farmer’s Market–Saturdays and Thursdays • Food and Toy Drives • Habitat for Humanity Tenant Build • Healthy Eating Fair • Holi Event • Holiday Music in the Buildings • Holiday Tree Lighting • Mobile Gourmet Food Trucks • Movie Nights at Bishop Ranch • Rangoli Art Walk • See’s Candy Sales • SF Giants Tenant Event • Used Book Exchange • Wardrobe for Opportunity Clothing Drive • Wellness and Safety Fair

Services • Childcare referral services • Flu Shots • Free Company Event Listings • On-site e-waste recycling • On-site paper shredding

Classes • Ab-solute Fitness Classes • CPR & First Aid Classes • Child and Infant CPR classes • NIA Classes • Yoga Classes • Zumba Classes

Business-to- Business Seminars: • Delivering Powerful Presentations • Embracing Self-Defense • Email Marketing • Financial Fitness • HR Issues • Marketing with New Media • Mentoring and Developmental Relationships • Navigating Healthcare • Obtaining Government Contracts • Technology Update • Women in Leadership

Discounts to: • A’s discount tickets • Cal Football discounts • California Academy of Sciences • Discovery Kingdom • Knott’s Berry Farm • Legoland • Pier 39 • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk • Six Flags Great America • Warriors discount tickets • Water World • On-going discounts and VIP treatment at over 125 different

restaurants, hotels, fitness centers and more!

We look forward to offering you more ways to learn new skills, have fun and save money in 2014.

© Bishop Ranch 2014. All Rights Reserved.

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B2B Seminar:Microsoft Office 2013Tips & Tricks Farmers Market Yoga Zumba

B2B Seminar: How to Set & Achieve Your GoalsComputer Recycling & Document Shredding Farmers Market Yoga & Zumba

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