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Women Impact Network - Pricing for Profit
4/2/2026
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Events in the month of February 2026
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2/8/2026
Shop Small, Love Big...From Home!

This February, we're taking the Love Local Market online for a special Super Sunday celebration! While we can’t gather in person due to the big game, we’re bringing the market magic to you virtually!

How It Works
On February 8th, we’ll share a series of vendor spotlights on our social media throughout the day. Each spotlight will feature either a short reel or a photo collage from our amazing vendors, showcasing their Valentine’s Day goodies and how you can support them from home.

For Shoppers:

Browse All Day: We’ll be posting vendor reels and photo collages on our social media pages, so you can shop at your leisure.
Easy Ordering: Each post will include details on how to order directly from each vendor.
No FOMO: Enjoy the Super Sunday festivities and still find the perfect local gifts.
Watch https://www.facebook.com/FosterCityChamber/ and https://www.instagram.com/fostercitychamber/ for all the deals!

For Vendors:
Reels or Photos: You can submit a short video reel or a photo collage of your products. If you can’t do a video, photos work just as well! Send it through Facebook, email events@fcbiz.org, or text us at 650-573-7600. Be sure to include any information you want shared, website, phone numbers, emails etc!

Virtual Visibility: We’ll ensure each vendor gets their moment to shine on our platforms FOR FREE!
Stay Connected: Use our hashtag #LoveLocalMarket to engage and share your posts too. 

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2/12/2026
Join us at "Merchant Connect: Payment Solutions for Today’s Business" where we will discuss the latest trends and innovations in payment solutions for businesses. From mobile payments to contactless transactions, learn how to streamline your business operations and enhance customer satisfaction through efficient and secure payment methods. Explore cutting-edge solutions that can help your business thrive in today’s competitive market. Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and revolutionize your payment strategies!

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2/13/2026

🦀 Foster City Lions Club — 24th Annual Crab Feed Fundraiser

Date: Friday, February 13, 2026
Time: Doors open at 5:30 PM | Dinner served at 6:00 PM
Location: Foster City Vibe Teen Center
670 Shell Boulevard, Foster City, CA 94404

Event Details:
Join the Foster City Lions Club for their 24th Annual Crab Feed Fundraiser — a beloved community tradition that brings neighbors together for a night of food, fun, and community support!

Enjoy a delicious dinner featuring fresh crab (steak substitution available upon request), salad, pasta, garlic bread, and dessert. Wine, beer, soda, and water will be available at the no-host bar.

Tickets:
🎟️ $88 per guest
Please purchase tickets by February 6, 2026.
👉 Buy online at www.fostercitylionsclub.org or scan the QR code on the event flyer.
No ticket sales at the door. Open seating.

Purpose:
Proceeds from the dinner and silent auction benefit the Lions Club’s local service projects — making a difference right here in our community.

📧 For more information or event questions, contact:
Lion Jim at info@fostercitylionsclub.org
📞 For group seating, call 650-520-7612

Come together for great food, community spirit, and support of meaningful causes! 🎉


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2/17/2026
As organizations increasingly integrate robotics and artificial intelligence into everyday work, leaders face ethical, relational, and human-centered challenges that extend beyond technical implementation. This session introduces a practical human-ethics framework to help leaders navigate AI and robotics integration while preserving trust, dignity, and accountability. Drawing from applied research and real-world leadership experience, this talk equips leaders to make technology decisions that are not only innovative, but responsibly and sustainably human-centered. Presented by Dr. Emi Barresi, a human-centric, global agile leader with nearly 20 years of experience guiding remote, technology-enabled organizational transformation.

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2/22/2026

Navigating FDA Strategy: What Every Biotech Startup Needs To Know

 

Bio-By-The-Lagoon Biotech Event

Navigating FDA Strategy – What Every Biotech Startup Needs to Know

Date: Sunday, February 22, 2026

Time: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Join us for a practical, startup-focused session on how to navigate FDA strategy across Therapeutics, Diagnostics/Medical devices. This event is designed for a broad audience, from individual contributors to founders and C-suite leaders, who want a clearer roadmap for building regulatory strategy that enables speed, reduces risk, and supports long-term success.

Meet Our Expert Speakers 🎤:

What You'll Learn:

Our speakers will present on three critical topics, followed by a panel discussion:

  • 🔬 AI-enabled products & tools: navigating datasets, bias, and FDA approvals

  • 💡 FDA interaction strategy: Pre-Sub & early meetings - what to ask and how to de-risk

  • 🗺️ Regulatory pathways 101: choosing the right route early (Dx / Device / Therapeutics)

Have questions about navigating regulations? Submit them during registration and our panel will address them live! Alternatively, questions can be emailed to biobythelagoon@gmail.com.
 

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Location

Audubon Elementary School
Multi-Purpose Room
841 Gull Ave.
Foster City, CA 94404

Parking: Parking is available directly outside the MPR and along Gull Ave. Parking is limited, so please arrive with plenty of time.

Event Day Schedule

  • 11:30 AM — Lunch & Mingle
  • 12:00 PM — Welcome
  • 12:05 PM — Short presentations
  • 12:45 PM — Q&A 
  • 1:15 PM – 2:30 PM — Networking

Participants

Review the list of attendees who registered (LinkedIn profile summary & job search/opportunities).
Note: Check your profile/info and request any updates by leaving a comment in the document @biobythelagoon@gmail.com (or you can send an email).

Reading Materials

Here are materials selected by our speakers on Recent Advances in Cell Therapy and Bispecific Antibodies.

🌱 Sustainability

Please bring your beverage or a refillable container if possible. The Chamber is a green business, and your support in reducing waste is appreciated! We will have coffee, water, and iced tea available in addition to regular light lunch items.

About Us

Bio-by-the-Lagoon is a community of biotech professionals coming together to connect, learn from one another, and support each other's journeys. Whether you're innovating, conducting research, hiring talent, or exploring new opportunities, BBL offers a space to share what you're working on and grow together.

Bio-by-the-Lagoon has partnered with the Foster City Chamber Foundation and supports CORA, a non-profit organization supporting victims of intimate partner abuse.


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2/24/2026
Shift Happens: Rethinking the Commute

Commute.org is hosting a free employer summit on Tuesday, February 24. Shift Happens: Rethinking the Commute brings together employers from across San Mateo County to exchange ideas and highlight innovative transportation and commute programs. Hear from expert peer employers such as Genentech and UCSF as they dive into three informative sessions with a focus on:
  • Strategies to support employee commutes in a hybrid work environment
  • How carpooling and vanpooling programs reduce parking demands and improve commute options
  • Increasing employee engagement in transportation programs
Come ready to connect, learn, and rethink how employees get to work. Register today -- space is limited!

 

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2/25/2026
In recognition of Eating Disorder Awareness Week, NAMI is hosting a virtual panel discussion centered on lived experience, hope, and connection. 

During this open and honest live panel, we’ll hear directly from individuals with lived experience as they share:
  • Lived experiences with eating disorders and the challenges of seeking help
  • What recovery really looks like, including setbacks and growth
  • Myths, misconceptions, and stigma surrounding eating disorders
  • Why support matters and how communities can be more compassionate and effective

This event is open to anyone seeking understanding, support, or simply wanting to learn more, we hope you’ll join us for this important conversation.


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2/27/2026
 -3/8/2026

Discover Japan and try traditional Tochigi Treats like Tochi Mochi, Matcha Dacquoise Cookies, and Haku Amazake at the Tochigi Fair this week at Osaka Marketplace, Foster City!

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2/28/2026
 -4/4/2026

The Mini Market Youth Program is back bigger, bolder, and live with the support of the City of Foster City and Visa. After a successful digital pilot last spring, the program is launching as a fully in-person, hands-on experience designed to take young marketeers from idea to execution with real-world guidance every step of the way.

This six-week Saturday morning program runs from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and blends structured instruction with interactive learning, guest speakers, and peer collaboration. Each participant receives a comprehensive printed workbook that serves as both a guide and a keepsake, covering business fundamentals they’ll use well beyond the program.

Over the course of six weeks, marketeers will learn everything included in the original Mini Market Youth Program, and then some. Topics include budgeting, pricing, branding, marketing, customer service, cost models, and money management, along with expanded lessons on real-world decision making, problem-solving, and adapting on the fly.

A key enhancement of the in-person program is direct access to local program graduates and business owners, who will share honest insights, lessons learned, mistakes made, and practical tips that only come from experience. These conversations help demystify entrepreneurship and show participants that success is built through learning, adjusting, and trying again.

The program culminates in a live vending opportunity at the Mother’s Day Weekend Market, where participants will launch and test their businesses with real customers in a high-energy community setting. Marketeers who complete the program will also have an additional opportunity to participate in a holiday market in the fall, giving them a second chance to refine their concept, improve their approach, and grow their confidence.

Graduates of the Mini Market Youth Program are also eligible to vend at Chamber-supported community events such as the Foster City 5K Festival, reinforcing the program’s focus on repetition, growth, and real-world application.

This program isn’t about creating perfect businesses—it’s about building confident young entrepreneurs who know how to think critically, communicate clearly, manage money, and show up with courage. The Mini Market Youth Program gives participants the tools, the platform, and the support to try, learn, and succeed—one market at a time.

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2/28/2026

🦞 Lobster Fest — Presented by Rotary Club of Foster City

📅 Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
🕠 Doors Open: 5:30 PM
🍽️ Dinner Served: 6:30 PM
🎉 Live Auction: 7:15 PM

Join the Rotary Club of Foster City for a delicious and festive Lobster Fest! Enjoy an evening of great food, community spirit, and exciting auction prizes — all while supporting local youth, families, and community organizations.

📍 Location:
Beresford Recreation Center
2720 Alameda de las Pulgas
San Mateo, CA

💵 Tickets: $100 per person
🔗 Registration details available via QR code on the flyer.

Proceeds benefit community organizations, youth and families.


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