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Inside<strong>Bishop</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong><br />
M AY/JUNE 2010<br />
E VENTS, SERVICES AND AMENITIES<br />
<strong>Bishop</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> <strong>Days</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Poppy</strong> <strong>Ridge</strong><br />
<strong>Poppy</strong> <strong>Ridge</strong> Golf Course<br />
4280 Greenville Road, Livermore<br />
Reserv<strong>at</strong>ions: 925.456.8202<br />
Special <strong>Bishop</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> offer:<br />
$55 per player in June only<br />
Help Habit<strong>at</strong> for Humanity<br />
Habit<strong>at</strong> for Humanity/East Bay<br />
Friday, August 20, 7:45 a.m.–5 p.m.<br />
East Bay loc<strong>at</strong>ion to be announced<br />
Join a <strong>Bishop</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong><br />
team of volunteers<br />
who will work with this<br />
wonderful organiz<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
to cre<strong>at</strong>e a safe home<br />
for someone in our<br />
community. Projects<br />
include painting,<br />
installing interior trim<br />
and building carports. If you’re a handyman, all the better, but<br />
don’t worry if you’re not. There is no cost to you and we provide<br />
lunch, but not transport<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
Are you up for the task? Are you looking for a team-building<br />
event for your offi ce? There are only 25 slots open, and the<br />
charity needs confi rm<strong>at</strong>ion th<strong>at</strong> we have 25 volunteers by June 15,<br />
so please call Tenant Services now <strong>at</strong> 925.543.0100 to particip<strong>at</strong>e<br />
in this fun and rewarding opportunity.<br />
Get on the greens in June! For the entire month, you can enjoy a round of golf (including<br />
golf cart!) and one of the following for $55. To receive this offer (valid Monday through Friday<br />
only), mention th<strong>at</strong> you are a <strong>Bishop</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> tenant when making your reserv<strong>at</strong>ion:<br />
• Free bucket of range balls<br />
for day of play<br />
• $5 food voucher for day of play<br />
• $5 off your next green fee,<br />
valid for one year<br />
Recycle and Shred!<br />
Thursday, May 20, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.<br />
2623 Camino Ramon (BR3 parking lot)<br />
Many of you strive to be more “green” in your day-to-day<br />
lives, and we encourage green practices <strong>at</strong> <strong>Bishop</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong>,<br />
too. To th<strong>at</strong> end, Shred Works, Inc. will be on-site <strong>at</strong> <strong>Bishop</strong><br />
<strong>Ranch</strong> to take your outd<strong>at</strong>ed fi nancial papers and unneeded<br />
paperwork. Discarded items are securely shredded <strong>at</strong> the<br />
Shred Works plant. There is a fi ve-box maximum per person.<br />
See Shredworks.com for more inform<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
Universal Waste Management, a local green business, will also<br />
be on-site to recycle your<br />
electronic devices, including<br />
televisions, computer<br />
systems and equipment,<br />
copy machines, video games<br />
and consoles, cellular phones<br />
(including b<strong>at</strong>teries)<br />
and stereo equipment.<br />
No appliances, alkaline<br />
b<strong>at</strong>teries or lights.
EXECUTIVE PROFILE<br />
Bud M<strong>at</strong>haisel<br />
Title: Bud M<strong>at</strong>haisel, COO, North America & Europe, CIO<br />
Ellis Hung, GM & VP, North America West<br />
Company: Achievo Corpor<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
Loc<strong>at</strong>ion: Headquartered <strong>at</strong> BR8<br />
Years in BR: 3+<br />
COMPANY PROFILE<br />
Business type: Achievo is a global inform<strong>at</strong>ion technology<br />
outsourcing company providing customized software product<br />
engineering; software quality assurance and testing; software test<br />
autom<strong>at</strong>ion, localiz<strong>at</strong>ion and intern<strong>at</strong>ionaliz<strong>at</strong>ion; maintenance<br />
support and other IT management services.<br />
Biggest challenge: Effectively sharing the software and IT<br />
outsourcing benefi t with companies th<strong>at</strong> need to reduce their cost<br />
and increase their revenue.<br />
Favorite tasks:<br />
Bud: Working with customers to understand and address their<br />
inform<strong>at</strong>ion requirements and w<strong>at</strong>ching the Achievo talent<br />
perform IT services.<br />
Ellis: Helping our clients grow and improve their ROI by reducing<br />
their engineering and IT costs; fi nding new revenue in growing<br />
markets like China.<br />
Source of inspir<strong>at</strong>ion:<br />
Bud: My mother and f<strong>at</strong>her.<br />
Ellis: My parents inspire me to help others without expecting<br />
much in return.<br />
PERSONAL PHILOSOPHY<br />
Best way to motiv<strong>at</strong>e staff:<br />
Bud: Provide the capability for others to perform, give them<br />
guidance and training and ensure they meet their commitments.<br />
Ellis: Commit to an open-door policy to actively listen and<br />
understand staff needs. Develop mutual goals with the staff and<br />
empower them to make decisions and take action. Lead by example.<br />
Suggestions for up-and-coming executives:<br />
Bud: Find mentors and learn from them.<br />
Ellis: Be open-minded and learn from the people around you,<br />
especially your staff, peers and successful executives.<br />
A goal you still want to achieve:<br />
Bud: To continue to provide value to my company and to the<br />
world around me.<br />
Ellis: Build a customer-centric, profi table division and reward the<br />
staff with good fi nancial return and high job s<strong>at</strong>isfaction.<br />
OFF-HOURS<br />
Ellis Hung<br />
Favorite pastime:<br />
Bud: Being with my family.<br />
Ellis: Travel and venturing out with family and friends.<br />
Favorite vac<strong>at</strong>ion spot:<br />
Bud: Hawaii.<br />
Ellis: Maui.<br />
Favorite East Bay restaurant:<br />
Bud: Home!<br />
Ellis: Koi Seafood restaurant in Dublin.<br />
“Meet” Your Needs<br />
<strong>Bishop</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> Conference Center<br />
2623 Camino Ramon, Suite 175 (BR3)<br />
Looking for a place to hold your next meeting,<br />
conference or speaker event? Check out the <strong>Bishop</strong><br />
<strong>Ranch</strong> Conference Center! Conveniently loc<strong>at</strong>ed<br />
in <strong>Bishop</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> 3, it’s competitively priced, can<br />
accommod<strong>at</strong>e various group sizes and has full A/V<br />
capabilities and wireless high-speed Internet access.<br />
We also have three additional meeting rooms th<strong>at</strong><br />
accommod<strong>at</strong>e up to 14 people. The rooms have<br />
conference tables with chairs and Internet access.<br />
For more inform<strong>at</strong>ion on booking and pricing, please<br />
contact Tenant Services <strong>at</strong> 925.543.0100.<br />
Higher Educ<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
Wednesday, June 2, noon–1 p.m.<br />
2623 Camino Ramon, Suite 175 (BR3)<br />
FREE, including light lunch<br />
Thinking about a career change? Go back to school to get your<br />
degree! If you’ve been thinking about getting one but can’t<br />
fi nd the time, consider Ashford University. Online classes<br />
allow you to join a degree program th<strong>at</strong>’s affordable, fl exible<br />
and convenient. Already have some credits? You can transfer<br />
up to 99 approved credits to gradu<strong>at</strong>e faster.<br />
To learn more, please join this inform<strong>at</strong>ive seminar<br />
presented by Yolanda Fagen, Ashford University’s corpor<strong>at</strong>e<br />
liaison. Call Tenant Services <strong>at</strong> 925.543.0100 to sign up and<br />
get started on your new career.
May<br />
19<br />
May<br />
27<br />
June<br />
3<br />
BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS SEMINAR BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS SEMINAR<br />
Cre<strong>at</strong>e Web<br />
Applic<strong>at</strong>ions—Fast!<br />
Wednesday, May 19, noon–1 p.m.<br />
<strong>Bishop</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> Conference Center<br />
2623 Camino Ramon, Suite 175 (BR3)<br />
FREE, including light lunch<br />
Does your company rely on Web applic<strong>at</strong>ions to do business with customers, partners or your employees? Do you wish<br />
you could add new apps or functionality in days, not months? During this one-hour seminar, OutSystems will give you<br />
an overview of the Agile approach, which delivers Web business apps quickly.<br />
This seminar is a learning opportunity, not a sales pitch, and it’s geared toward business managers, IT managers, Web<br />
developers and anyone else who’s excited to learn Agile. OutSystems will guide you through a few Agile games (with<br />
prizes!) and offer ideas about getting started with Agile. Space is limited, so please RSVP to Tenant Services <strong>at</strong> 925.543.0100.<br />
Navig<strong>at</strong>ing the Fragmented Media Landscape<br />
Thursday, May 27, noon– 1 p.m.<br />
<strong>Bishop</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> Conference Center<br />
2623 Camino Ramon, Suite 175 (BR3)<br />
FREE, including light lunch<br />
Promoting your company through the media has always been a key component of public rel<strong>at</strong>ions. But with traditional<br />
media reaching fewer people and the online world becoming more crowded, many companies are wondering how they<br />
can use PR to successfully promote their message and brand.<br />
In this seminar you will learn how your company can take advantage of the changing media landscape. You’ll learn<br />
how to succeed <strong>at</strong> PR, even though traditional mass media outlets are becoming fragmented as consumers have<br />
more choices for inform<strong>at</strong>ion. You’ll learn:<br />
• How to develop an online str<strong>at</strong>egy<br />
• How to position yourself as a subject m<strong>at</strong>ter expert<br />
• How to increase your fi rm’s credibility<br />
Seminar leader Vintage Foster had a 20-year career in journalism before starting the public rel<strong>at</strong>ions and marketing<br />
fi rm AMF Media Group, which is loc<strong>at</strong>ed <strong>at</strong> <strong>Bishop</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> 15. Please sign up by calling Tenant Services <strong>at</strong> 925.543.0100.<br />
Skin Seminar:<br />
A Fresh, New You<br />
Thursday, June 3, 5:15 p.m.–6:30 p.m.<br />
<strong>Bishop</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> Conference Center<br />
2623 Camino Ramon, Suite 175 (BR3)<br />
FREE, including refreshments<br />
With summer fast approaching, it may be time for a fresh new look. If you think you could do more to protect<br />
your skin and look your best, this event is for you. Anu Verma, a certifi ed laser practioner, RN, BSN, MA and clinical<br />
director of Radiant Images Laser Center, will let you know about all the l<strong>at</strong>est tre<strong>at</strong>ments <strong>at</strong> this seminar. She will<br />
discuss the following:<br />
• Preventing melanoma<br />
• Hair removal on your face and body<br />
• The benefi ts of vitamins A and C, and sunscreen • Getting rid of unsightly veins on your face and body<br />
• How fi llers can reduce wrinkles<br />
• How Botox can reduce frown lines<br />
Don’t miss demos, raffl es for skin care products and inform<strong>at</strong>ion about discounts. Call Tenant Services <strong>at</strong><br />
925.543.0100 to sign up for this inform<strong>at</strong>ive seminar.
Special Discounts for<br />
<strong>Bishop</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> Tenants<br />
As a <strong>Bishop</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> tenant, you are entitled to exclusive discounts <strong>at</strong> businesses all<br />
over the Bay Area, including 50 restaurants and c<strong>at</strong>erers, 20 hotels and dozens of<br />
services, from fl orists and hair salons to photography. Below is a sampling of wh<strong>at</strong><br />
you’ll fi nd on our website:<br />
• Curves (925.743.8273)<br />
This women’s fi tness and weightloss<br />
center emphasizes personal<br />
<strong>at</strong>tention. It fe<strong>at</strong>ures a 30-minute circuit<br />
for strength training and aerobics and<br />
offers a comfortable environment for<br />
any fi tness level, weight or age.<br />
<strong>Bishop</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> offer: Enrollment<br />
fee waived ($149 value).<br />
Contact: Jackie Harris.<br />
• Embassy Suites (925.934.2500)<br />
All suites include microwave and<br />
refriger<strong>at</strong>or, and guests are offered<br />
complimentary breakfast for up to four<br />
guests. The hotel also has meeting space,<br />
a fi tness center and a swimming pool.<br />
<strong>Bishop</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> offer: 20 percent<br />
discount Sunday through Thursday.<br />
Call 800.362.2779 and ask for the<br />
<strong>Bishop</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> R<strong>at</strong>e; visit www.<br />
bishopranch.com for more Embassy<br />
Suites offers. Contact: David Burri.<br />
• Events by Wallace (925.867.1515)<br />
Events by Wallace has provided fullservice<br />
c<strong>at</strong>ering and event planning<br />
for 20 years, including c<strong>at</strong>ering, decor,<br />
entertainment, site selection, rentals<br />
and technical support for corpor<strong>at</strong>e<br />
picnics, employee recognition, grand<br />
openings, holiday events, meetings<br />
and conferences.<br />
<strong>Bishop</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> offer: 15 percent off<br />
food prices for groups of 25 or more.<br />
Contact: Bonny Wallace.<br />
• Bottom Line Delivery (800.378.8890)<br />
Bottom Line Delivery is the Bay Area’s<br />
low-cost delivery/courier company<br />
offering same-day, overnight, secondday<br />
and fourth-day services. This<br />
fl exible, personable and reliable service<br />
is available 24/7.<br />
<strong>Bishop</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> offer: 10 percent off<br />
low r<strong>at</strong>es for one year; pick-up charge<br />
waived. Contact: Larry McKellar.<br />
For the complete list, click “Amenities & Events” on www.bishopranch.com.<br />
Reminder: Provide a business ID to verify th<strong>at</strong> you are a <strong>Bishop</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> tenant.<br />
NEW DISCOUNTS THIS MONTH<br />
Camp di Bocce of Livermore / Doubletree Hotel Livermore / E-Charter Bus Service /<br />
Fuzio University Bistro / Incontro Restaurant<br />
Attraction Discounts!<br />
Looking ahead to summer fun?<br />
Look no further. <strong>Bishop</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> now<br />
offers discount tickets for fantastic<br />
<strong>at</strong>tractions like Gre<strong>at</strong> America, Raging<br />
W<strong>at</strong>ers, Legoland, Santa Cruz Beach<br />
Boardwalk and Six Flags Discovery<br />
Kingdom (formerly Marine World).<br />
Tenants can also take advantage of<br />
coupons for San Francisco’s Pier 39.<br />
Visit www.bishopranch.com/amenities and click on “Special Offers” then<br />
“Sports & Attractions” for details. Call 925.543.0100 for Pier 39 coupons.<br />
Bike to<br />
Work Day!<br />
Thursday, May 13 is Bike to Work<br />
Day! To get your free goodies<br />
(a free fi ve-minute massage from<br />
Healthy Ways and much more),<br />
join us <strong>at</strong> the Energizer St<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
on the Iron Horse Trail <strong>at</strong> Bollinger<br />
Canyon Road (between Marketplace<br />
and BR1) from 6 a.m.–10 a.m. and<br />
3 p.m.–6 p.m.<br />
Want a Bike to Work Starter Kit?<br />
Contact brtc@bishopranch.com<br />
or 925.830.0101.<br />
Spare the Air<br />
Spare the Air, the Bay Area’s annual<br />
four-month campaign to comb<strong>at</strong><br />
unhealthy air, kicks off on June 1. For<br />
details, visit www.bishopranch.com/<br />
transport<strong>at</strong>ion/sparetheair.pdf.<br />
To know exactly when to leave<br />
your car <strong>at</strong> home, sign up to receive<br />
an email the afternoon before a<br />
Spare the Air day is declared. Visit<br />
www.sparetheair.org and sign up<br />
for e-mail AirAlerts.<br />
Bus Pass<br />
Reminder<br />
Remember th<strong>at</strong> green-and-gold<br />
bus passes expired on March 31,<br />
2010; current bus passes—silver<br />
with red ink—expire on September<br />
30, 2010. Passes are valid on all<br />
County Connection local and<br />
express routes seven days a week.<br />
Find the online request/renewal<br />
form <strong>at</strong> www.bishopranch.com/<br />
transport<strong>at</strong>ion/.<br />
Cert no. SW-COC-001530<br />
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