TRANSFORMATIONAL PSYCHOLOGICAL GAME
January 12th 2021
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Join us: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86072052959
LUNCH FOR MEMBERS
January, 14th 2021
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
at La Madeleine French Bakery & Café
5493 Brodie Ln, Sunset Valley, TX 78745
Pros & Cons: Renovating vs Buying a New Home
January 27th 2021
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Join us: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81107347546
LIVE DISCUSSION WITH DESIGNER KATERINA TARA AND REALTOR ANNA YEKA
New Members’ orientation
December 7th 2020
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Join us: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83075278506
• How to become a member and benefit from different levels of membership;
• How to participate/be involved/become a team member;
• What programs do we offer and which ones are the best fit for you and your business type.
Virtual Coffee with members
November 12th 2020
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Join us: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83075278506
Let’s meet and share our news about life and business, discuss ways to appreciate our clients/ partners during the coming holiday season.
For members ONLY
The best way to keep the lower third of the face and neck beautiful and fit
November 17th 2020
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Address: 5818 Balcones Dr Suite 202, Austin, TX 78731
The esthetician will show us a way to keep our face and neck fit at home without any procedures or botox injections.
Free for members and $15 for non-member
All you need to know about health insurance for self-employed
October 8th 2020
9:30 am – 10:30 pm
Join us: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83075278506
Speaker: Viktar Lisunou, Associate Managing Director of Futurity First Insurance Group
FREE for members and $10 for non-members
Retreat with relaxing meditation & local cheese and jams testing
October 25th 2020
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Address: Dripping Springs, TX-– the address will be disclosed later
We would like to get back to meeting in person with all safe precautions. What can be better then a relaxing meditation in a beautiful hill country after a busy week? The host will provide an organic jams & honey testing and local cheese.
$25 fer person| For members ONLY
Membership Renewal Briefing
September 10th 2020
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Join us: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83075278506
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Join us: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83963354829
Please join us for virtual Membership Renewal Briefing, to ask questions, get renewal guidelines, and talk about next business year agenda (DON’T MISS, important renewal information is coming in email later this week)!
FREE event
Causes of age-related changes and ways to eliminate them
September, 21th 2020
9:30 am – 10:30 am
Join us: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83738085520
- Let’s get to know a new version of yourself
- How to smooth out premature wrinkles
- Lift and tighten the skin by natural method
Speaker: Tetiana Beverly, Esthetician, phone: 512-998-3151
FREE for members and $15 for non-members
Women Club with Special Guest
August, 25th 2020
9:30 am – 10:30 am
Join us: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82636188432
Topic: Discover How Owning Your Feminine Can Make You Feel More Alive, Fulfilled and Authentic in Your Business.
Come and Explore:
– Are you a successful business lady, and yet, still feel under self-actualized and overwhelmed?
– What parts of yourself are not part of your business?
– How stepping into Feminine qualities can become the source of limitless power in your business?
– How to access and express your authentic true self in your business and make it work for you?
Speaker: Natalika Lankenvich, Natalika devotes her heart and gifts to empower conscious, heart-centered women to actualize their potential, realize their destiny, and the unique expression of their brilliance. Natalika holds a M.S. in Conflict Resolution and Negotiations from Columbia University, and M.A. in Foreign Languages with Specialty Translator from the International University of Kyrgyzstan. She is also certified in Executive Conflict Coaching, Transformational Coaching, and as a Reiki Master.
For MEMBERS ONLY
Interior design by your type of beauty
August 13th, 2020
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Join us: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89220644797
How to look gorgeous during the zoom meetings?
Speaker: Katrina Tara, an interior designer
Have you ever thought, what kind of interior suits you? For example, I always think, that in the traditional interior, people should wear traditional clothes to be harmonious. But what if traditional clothes don’t suit them? Then I have one more question: does the traditional interior suit them?
www.smartdesign.pro
instagram.com/katrina.tara.designer
phone: 512-647-0346
FREE for members and $15 for non-members
Coffee & Referrals for Members only
July 9th, 2020
9:30 am – 10:30 am
Join us: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85221868952
We hope you are doing well and staying safe. Covid 19 is a challenging time, but we hope you are making the best out of it, having fun with family, going on road trips, playing board games, watching movies and enjoying time together with your loved ones!
We’d like to offer you another use of it and join our network of referrals and expand your business! Need a word spoken for your business!? – That’s what we are here for! Join us for a virtual cup of coffee and we will send you some business as a compliment!
FREE for members.
How to build Your online business?
June 4th, 2020
9:00 am – 9:40 am
Join us: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89099603755
Speakers: Igor Stepanov, entrepreneur with 26 years of retail development and Vladimir Winner, entrepreneur with 10 years of online business development. We will talk in Russian with English presentation.
- Where to start?
- What tools do you need?
- How to manage the result?
- and more
FREE for members and $15 for non-members
Monthly coffee & Home skincare routine
June 11th, 2020
10:00 pm -10:40 am
Join us: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81013303690
Monthly coffee with Members ONLY and Home skincare routine with Diana Tyurina, Master Esthetician
For Members ONLY
The Basics of Estate Planning– Preparing for Your Family's Future
June 18th, 2020
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Join us: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84241948231
Wills and other estate planning tools are often on a family’s to-do list– but what exactly does a Will do, and what sort of estate planning does your family really need?
Speaker: Ryan Zapalac, an attorney experienced with Wills, Trusts, disability and estate planning, can help explain the legal basics so you can better determine what needs your family has, as a little time and planning now could save your family a lot of expense and stress later.
FREE for members and $15 for non-members.
Motivations and habits of successful people. Be your best!
May 21th, 2020
5:30 pm -6:30 pm
Join us: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83986997014
Speaker: Irina Alexander with a special guest Dr. Michael Hartley.
FREE for members and $15 for non-members.
https://russianspeakingchamber.org/calendar/
DIY garden ideas in Texas
May 7th, 2020
9:30 am -10:30 am
Join us: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83064678748
Speaker: Anna Bass, HAPPY GARDENS OF AUSTIN
Landscape design, installation services, onetime and long-term maintenances, eco gardening and many more
www.happygardensaustin.com
FREE for members and $15 for non-members.
Virtual Coffee for members only
April 9th, 2020
10:00 am -10:40 am
Join us: https://zoom.us/j/634700061
Share your story and learn from others!
How do you stay in touch with the clients? Do you keep promoting your business? How can you keep your business running online?
We are adjusting our events schedule to a new reality and go virtual. Together we are stronger, so let’s start talking to each other, share ideas, knowledge and support our small community of professionals.
For members ONLY
Overcome Fear of Taking risk to pursue your dream
March 12th, 2020
5:30 pm -6:30 pm
Location: Microsoft Corporation
10900-II, Stonelake Blvd Suite 225, Austin, TX 78759
Speaker: Irina Alexander, who is successful serial entrepreneur, will show you the way. She has built 1M in revenue for her businesses through networking. VP of BNI Chapter, and recipient of 1st place of Notable Networker Award in Recognition of Outstanding Performance, and Ambassador with Chamber of Commerce in the past. Now, she hosts weekly networking meeting for one of the largest nationwide business exchange with over 1,500 members in Austin area, and achieved incredible results for her location from 10 to 96 participants in a short 9 months period.
FREE for members and $15 for non-members.
Questions & Answers about Taxes/Accounting /Bookkeeping
March 24, 2020
6:00 pm -7:30pm
Location: La Madeline French Bakery
9828 Great Hills Trail #650, Austin, TX 78759
It’s time to pay your taxes! We know it is a very complicated process. We have a specialist who can answer your questions in a friendly atmosphere over dinner. Please join us and learn more about taxes!
Speaker: Gohar Paloyan, Accountant with over 15 years of experience.
FREE for members and $15 for non-members.
Happy Hour
December 12, 2019
5:00 pm -7:00pm
Location: TBD/ Domain area
Let’s get to,gether, meet each other in person and take a moment to introduce our businesses and share ideas!
“Ugly Sweater” Happy Hour
December, 10th 2020
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
at Jack & Ginger’s: 11500B Rock Rose Ave, Austin, TX 78758
An alphabet soup of business immigration
October, 30th 2020
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Join us: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88387905018
Speakers: Joulia Tchembrovskaia, Immigration Attorney at Lipman & Wolf, LLP
FREE for members and $15 for non-members
European construction versus North American construction. Let’s talk with experts
July, 30th 2020
9:30 am – 10:30 am
Join us: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83786587658
Speakers: Alexandr Helerov at A Plus Cabinetry and Igor Stepanov at Art Village Development
If it is time for new home projects or renovations don’t miss an opportunity to ask our inside network handymen experts what’s new in construction this season, they will be happy to share some tips with you during our next webinar on July 30th.
FREE for members and $15 for non-members
Virtual monthly lunch with members
May, 14th 2020
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Join us: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85618006465
Share your story and learn from others!
How do you stay in touch with the clients? Do you keep promoting your business? How can you keep your business running online?
FREE for members ONLY
How to start shooting videos for your business?
April, 16th 2020
1:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Join us: https://zoom.us/j/152956057
Speaker: Olexiy Kryvych – film director, founder of Sense Films. Received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre and Communications from Saginaw Valley State University. Worked professionally as an actor in Chicago. Now focuses on writing and directing narrative and commercial films.
Agenda:
1. Idea, format and audience. (Vlog format)
- Self-education vs. Online courses.
- Equipment vs. no equipment. Camera. Sound. Lights.
- Basics of beautiful film image. Location. Placement. Camera settings.
- Light and creation of appealing image.
FREE for members and $10 for non-members
Happy hour
February, 13th 2020
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Location:
Russian House Restaurant, 307 E 5th St, Austin, TX 78701
Let’s get together, meet each other in person and take a moment to introduce our businesses and share ideas!
FREE for everyone
Planning for College
January 21, 2020
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location:
5818 Balcones drive, Suite 202, Austin, TX 78731
Planning for a child’s education is an important part of someone’s financial well-being. This non-branded presentation outlines a college funding strategy based on one-thirds: One third of funding comes from savings (past), one-third of funding comes from current income (present) and one-third of funding comes from loans (future). Information on savings vehicles such as 529s is included. On overview of financial aid (FAFSA) and the importance of attaining scholarships is provided. Seminar topic also discusses the advantages a whole life insurance policy’s cash value may provide in helping to cover college costs.
Speaker: Elena Florintsev, Investment Advisor at Capital Strategies
FREE for members and $15 for non-members
Stay connected. All about networking
January 15, 2020
5:30 pm -6:30pm
Location: Microsoft Corporation
10900-II, Stonelake Blvd Suite 225, Austin, TX 78759
Networking doesn’t have to be difficult. If you want to know: Where to network? How to network effectively, without feeling (too) awkward? How to stay connected?
Speaker: Irina Alexander, who is successful serial entrepreneur, will show you the way. She has built 1M in revenue for her businesses though networking. VP of BNI Chapter, and recipient of 1st place of Notable Networker Award in Recognition of Outstanding Performance, and Ambassador with Chamber of Commerce in the past. Now, she hosts weekly networking meeting for one of the largest nationwide business exchange with over 1,500 members in Austin area, and achieved incredible results for her location from 10 to 96 participants in a short 9 months period.
American English Pronunciation Course
November 19, 2019
6:30pm-7:30pm
Location: 5818 Balcones Dr Ste 202, Austin, Texas 78731
Learn the most problematic sounds and sound patterns in American English. Increase your knowledge base and learn how to be understood easily. Small classes allow each student to get lots of feedback and individualized attention.
Members’ monthly meeting luncheon
November 7, 2019
11:30 am -12:30 pm
Location: CraigO’s Pizza & Pastaria
What to expect of our monthly meeting:
Lets get together, meet each other in person and take a moment to introduce our businesses and share the ideas!
We will be:
- Introducing our members;
- Presenting the structure of organization with open positions;
- Scheduling speakers’ workshops and seminars for the month of December 2019
LIVE Discussion: The landlords’ and tenants’ rights in Texas
December 14th, 2020
6:00 pm – 7:00pm
Join us: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83047355118
& Realtor Alina Gibbs
When a lease can be changed, what rules or restrictions a lease can contain, service animals, and emotional support animals
2. Rent
Rent increases, late fees, and how rent must be paid
3. Repairs
A landlord’s duty to repair certain problems, protections against retaliation for requesting repairs, and what a tenant can do if the landlord doesn’t make the repairs as requested
4. Common Problems
Mold, pests, bedbugs, utility shutoffs, and landlord retaliation
5.Evictions
The eviction process, a tenant’s rights during an eviction, and appealing an eviction
How to get a mortgage if you are self-employed?
February 27th, 2020
5:30 pm -6:30pm
Location: SI Computer School
5555 N Lamar Blvd C102, Austin, TX 78751
Agenda:
– Self-employed = job with 100% commission or contract job or owner of the business
– Showing enough income is the biggest challenge
– Other factors that affect your chances of approval
– Self-Employed Mortgage Options
Speaker: Elena Emelina, Mortgage Banker with 10+ years experiance in mortgage industry.
Free for members and $10 for non-members.
Members’ monthly breakfast
January 9, 2020
9:00 am -10:00 am
Location: La Madeleine Lakeline
14028 N, US-183 Suite 230 E, Austin, TX 78717
What to expect of our monthly meeting:
Lets get together, meet each other in person and take a moment to introduce our businesses and share the ideas!
We will be:
- Introducing our members;
- Scheduling speakers’ workshops and seminars for the month of Febrary 2020
Also, Associate Managing Director of Futurity First Insurance Group Viktar Lisunou will tell us about medical insurance for business owners.
Digital Marketing Strategy Conference
November 14, 2019
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Location: 5818 Balcones drive, Suite 202, Austin, TX 78731
Speaker: Alex Lytvynchuk, Business Global Marketing
https://www.businessglobalmarketing.com/
Agenda:
- Free ways to promote your business online;
- Use the power of Social Media;
- Optimize your website for search engines;
- Use Google ads and Google my business.
Grand Opening
OCTOBER 10,2019
6:00 pm- 8:00 pm
Loacation: 11210 FM 2222, Austin, TX 78730
We are happy to announce Grand Opening of Russian Speaking Chamber of Commerce!
Let us introduce our non-profit organization and share with you the ideas and passion for growing business together as a united community!
Please join us for wine & bakery tasting!
Open and FREE, we welcome everyone!
Agenda:
- Introduction
- Our programs and benefits
- Wine & Bakery tasting
- Networking
Russian Speaking
Chamber of Commerce
Email: [email protected]
We respect your privacy. Russian Speaking Chamber of Commerce will not share any of your personal information. You will be contacted in the event of a member or non-member requesting your information