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the Chair of the Board
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Is it February already?! Where did the time go? We
are all busy people with businesses to operate, kids to take care of, and households
to run. You don't have to do it all on your own; the Chamber has many programs
to help you with your business.
Our leads group, Business ConneXions, has two
groups that meet weekly to exchange leads, brainstorm, problem solve and
support each other as business people. I continue to hear great things about
the connections made and encourage you to join if you haven't already.
Another opportunity to network and build relationships
is... more
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Community
News & Events |
February 5Relay for Life of Mountain View
Rally
6pm-7pm
El Camino YMCA
2400 Grant Road, Mountain View
Join the Mountain View
Chamber Team!
February 7
Mountain View Rotary Club 2009 Crab Feed & Silent Auction Serving 4:30pm - 7:30pm @ the Mountain View Buddhist Temple - 575 Shoreline Blvd. (Across from Safeway) more
February 14
St Stephen's Green Valentine's Night Special
Click here for more details.
February 21
Ribbon Cutting: Little Prodigy Preschool and Daycare Center
11am
830 E El Camino Real, Mountain View
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Docent and Volunteer Opportunities with Shoreline at Mountain View & the Rengstorff House. For more info, contact Kristina Rockhold 650-903-6073
View the latest issue for a quick command of community happenings that are related to business development in the City of Mountain View.
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2008 Celebration of Leaders Awards Dinner video is available online |
Did you miss the opportunity to attend our 2008 Celebration of Leaders Awards Dinner? KMVT has streamed the video online. Check out the video here.
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Greetings!
The Chamber of
Commerce Mountain View is working hard to maintain a high level of government
advocacy for all of our valued members. To ensure we are addressing your needs
appropriately we kindly ask for your participation in a small
survey.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=pufwDO3O0V4nhS8oybD4iw_3d_3d
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How to Double Your Business Through Customer Loyalty
Thursday, February 12, 2009 - 11:00am-1:00pm
Location: Chamber Boardroom
Join us in the first of a series of workshops, presented by David Joud of Dynamic Strategic Alignment, that will help improve some of the most crucial aspects of becoming a successful business professional. The Business Booster Series will focus on top strategies to survive in tough economic times... Click here for more info or to RSVP
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What's Your Share of the Conversation? Social Media & Business
Tuesday, February 10, 2009 - 11:45am-1:15pm
 The Mountain View Chamber of Commerce and Google are pleased to invite you to meet Adam Helweh, Principal of Secret
Sushi Creative, where he will be discussing social media and why it should be an
important part of your business... Click here to RSVP |
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Outstanding Woman of the Year Presented to Pamela Martello
 The Chamber of Commerce Mountain View
is proud to present the 2009 Athena Award to Mountain View business and community leader, Pamela
Martello, General Manager at Foothill Disposal. Martello's many achievements
and contributions have made a profound impact on the community... more |
Chamber Business Mixer
Wednesday, February 11, 2009, 5pm - 7pm
 Come out to the YIPEE networking mixer at the Embody Wellness Spa. Enjoy
an evening of making new contacts in a relaxed, fun, and friendly
environment, while enjoying cocktails and appetizers.
Admission
is $5 for Chamber members
& $20 for non-Chamber members; payable at the door.
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YIPEE Networking Mixer
Thursday, February 26, 2009, 5pm - 7pm
 Come out to the YIPEE networking mixer at the First & Main Sports Lounge, Los Altos on Thursday, February 26th. Enjoy an evening of cocktails and appetizers.
This YIPEE mixer will help you network - by mixing with colleagues and making new contacts in a relaxed, fun, and friendly environment, creating professional business connections and building your array of power partners -- businesses that compliment yours. Remember to bring plenty of business cards!
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Afternoon Business ConneXions Group Soliciting Interest for Planned Kickoff in March 2009
The morning Business ConneXions groups are growing strong and they want you to be a part of it!
The afternoon Business ConneXions group is soliciting interest for a planned kick off in March of 2009. If you've been hoping and praying for an afternoon group to generate more business leads, contact Don Hunter to be added to an interest list. More info about Business ConneXions |
What Can Leadership Mountain View Do For You?
Searching for ways to be a great corporate citizen? Consider partnering with the Leadership Mountain View program to help non-profit organizations in our community. Choose a cause and let LMV organize a project for your employees and our alumni; or let LMV suggest some great projects on which we can partner. Contact LMV's Executive Director at jstokely@chambermv.org, or call 650-968-8378, extension 13 to find out more about what LMV can do for you! |
Increase Results by Building Endorsement
David Joud, Dynamic Strategic Alignment
"Why is it that so many companies invest millions in
buildings and equipment, and yet invest so little in the development of their
most important asset- people? It would seem we should take care of the people
first and then they will take care of the company."- Judy Suiter
The most effective way to gain the commitment and cooperation of
others is to "get into their world" and "blend" with their behavior style. By
meeting a person's behavioral needs you are able to earn...more |
Technology Building Blocks for a Solid Financial Foundation
By Michael Strand, West Region General Manager of Microsoft Dynamics
The turbulence of the current economic climate can leave many business leaders
feeling overwhelmed. While there's not
much any one person can do to rejuvenate the worldwide economy, there are ways
you can get a better understanding of your business' financial health and gain
a measure of control in unpredictable times... more
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Hats Off to Teachers
Members of the Mountain View
Chamber are invited to become a part of the Hats Off to Teachers
program which is a new initiative of Joint Venture: Silicon Valley
Network.
You can make a public statement of support for teachers and
at the same time receive free online advertising. This website
Hatsofftoteachers.org will go public in March and offer discounts and
services to teachers in the Santa Clara and San Mateo counties. You
simply indicate the type of discount you are offering to teachers and once signed up,
your business and your website will be featured... more
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Need Help with Workforce Restructuring?
 NOVA, a workforce development agency with a 25-year
history of success, can assist with workforce strategies that result from
mergers, reorganizations, downsizing or closures. In 2008, NOVA worked with Mountain View businesses to provide services
to 525 of their impacted employees.
NOVA's career transition services are available at no
cost to business or employee. Save time and money by... read more
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Sincerely,
The Chamber Team
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