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Leane Reelfs, Chair of the Board
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Spring has sprung and things are moving and shaking at the Chamber of Commerce Mountain View, and it's not just because of the recent earthquake. The renewed enthusiasm in all of our programs is contagious. Google hosted 150 of us for the YIPEE BigWig lunch recently to showcase Google apps and learn how much Google can do for small businesses. Many of us left wanting to learn even more, so keep your ear to the ground for follow up events. The BigWig lunch was also an opportunity for us to launch our new YIPEE website, www.yipeesv.com. If you haven't checked it out, I strongly encourage you to. This dynamic group of young people has systems in place to not only network, but job search, and mentor (and be mentored!). Now more than ever it is important to shop locally. Not only does it benefit our merchants and small businesses in Mountain View, but the tax dollars generated go back into our community. When cities have strong economies... more
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Welcome New Members
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Anew Health Center
Artistic Florist
Bernard Cabute, Catering
Crow Digital Media
Eagle Awards
Global Trust Bank
Lotus Seeds Therapy
Pacific National Bank
Princeton Capital
Red Rock Cafe
Silicon Valley Telecommunications
Total Cleaning!
Trujillo Landscape
& Design
Maintenance
Waddell & Reed
Xceed Financial Credit Union
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| Attract Customers and Build Relationships through the Member to Member Discount Program |
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Save money and help support our local economy by choosing the Mountain View Chamber member companies for your business and personal purchases! Companies such as Office Depot and the Los Altos Town Crier have agreed to extend special savings to Chamber members and their employees. If your business would like to participate in the program by offering a special discount to members, click on the link below for an application form.
Application FormFor more info, contact Dianna Eckhardt at 650-968-8378 or dianna@chambermv.org |
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Community Events |
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April 25
Downtown Spring Family Parade
Pioneer Park (located directly behind City Hall at 500 Castro Street) For more information please contact the Recreation Division at (650) 903-6331.
May 2
City-Wide Garage Sale
8am - 2pm
650-903-6227 (press 1) for further information.
Register online.
May 2 El Camino Hospital Foundation Gala
Reception, Dinner & Entertainment to benefit
El Camino Hospital Programs
May 2, 2009, 7 pm
Sharon Heights Golf & Country Club, Menlo Park
(Advance registration required)
Web site: www.elcaminohospital.org
Contact: Lindsay_greensweig@elcaminohospital.org
Tel: 650-988-7849
May 3 The Challenge Bicycle Ride
El Camino YMCA - 2400 Grant Road, Mountain View
Sponsor a stop station along the route. Additional information:
Bruce Barsi (650)280-0251
May 8
Spring Employee Benefits Symposium
8:00am - 2:00pm
Double Tree Hotel in San Jose
See ad above for more details
May 9
Community Yard Sale
Rengstorff Park, located at 201 S. Rengstorff near Central Expressway. Join over 100 vendors in the park for hot food and bargains! Registration form (no online). Call 650-903-6227 (press 2) for further information.
May 30-31
Mountain View Relay for Life
Cuesta Park, Mountain View
Community News
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 www.Hatsofftoteachers.org will 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
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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Join the Chamber's Relay for Life Team Today... |
Or consider forming your own team for Relay For Life of Mountain View, to be held May 30 - May 31 at Cuesta Park. This year will mark Mtn. View's sixth Relay For Life, the American Cancer Society's signature event in the fight against cancer. This overnight team event brings people together to CELEBRATE the lives of those who have battled cancer, REMEMBER those lost, and FIGHT BACK against a disease that needs to be stopped.
Get a feel for Relay by watching the 4 minute video here.
For help from a member of the Mtn. View Organizing Committee, contact Adriana Caldera, American Cancer Society, at Adriana.Caldera@cancer.org
or 408-688-0117 or Katherine Sutherland at kksutherla@aol.com or 650-988-7532.
We would be happy to give a presentation to your group. You can also sign up or donate at www.RelayForLife.org/mountainviewca.
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Joint Business Mixer with Los Altos Chamber
Wednesday, April 8, 2009, 5pm - 7pm
Location: Community School of Music & Arts - 230 San Antonio Circle, Mountain View
Together with the Los Altos Chamber of Commerce, we invite you to the Community School of Music & Arts to 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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Women in Business Luncheon
Tuesday, April 14, 2009 - 11:45am - 1:15pm
Michaels at Shoreline - 2690 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View
RSVP Now
The
Mountain View Chamber of Commerce together with the Los Altos Chamber and El Camino Hospital are pleased to
invite you to meet Diana Dean Gendotti, Attorney at Law to help you prepare for the "what ifs", create an estate plan for the future.... more |
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Three techniques to increase your business through your current
customers
Thursday, April 9, 2009 - 11:00am-1:00pm
Location: Chamber Boardroom
Join us in this month's 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
Also coming up... April 23, 2009
You: how to get out of your own way on the road of
prosperity?
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The Chamber Unveils New Yipee Logo & Website
Yipee unveiled their new website on March 24, 2009. The much await
ed website was revealed to an energetic crowd at Yipee's Big Wig luncheon on the Google campus. The event was sold-out weeks in advance. The new website,
www.yipeesv.com is being updated on a regular basis and will be a "more direct method of staying in touch with the group" according to Dave Stevens... read more |
10 Reasons to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo YIPEE style Thursday, April 30, 2009 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Los Charros Restaurant - 89 W. El Camino Real, Mountain View
1. Network with other young professionals from all over the Silicon Valley.
2. Jobseeker? Check out our job postings submitted by some of Silicon Valley's leading companies.
3. Learn about our leads exchange (LX) group to help grow your business.
4. Learn about community involvement opportunities.
5. Margaritas & beer!
6. FREE Tequila tasting!
7. Nachos, quesadillas....and other Mexican appetizers
8. Ice cream samples!
9. FREE prizes!
10. Unwind after a long work day, week, month!
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Business Issues & Public Policy Meeting
Wednesday, April 8, 2009, 12pm - 1pm
Location: Chamber Boardroom
This committee acts on key issues of interest to Mountain View businesses. The next meeting will be Wednesday, April 8th. Contact Julianna Wittmann at jwittmann@chambermv.org for more information.
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Chamber Offers Trip to China
Info Meeting: Monday, April 20, 2009, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Location: Clocktower Coffee Conference Room - 425 N. Whisman Rd., Mountain View
 The Chamber of Commerce Mountain View is thrilled to offer its members and the community a unique opportunity to travel to China with fellow business colleagues and community members. From October 19 - 27, 2009, the tour group will visit memorable sites, both ancient and modern, and enjoy a multitude of unforgettable experiences. An information meeting is being held Monday, April 20th, click here for more info
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Access Sacramento with the Mountain View Chamber Wednesday, April 29, 2009, 7:00am - 7:00pm
 Get ready to Access Sacramento with the Mountain View Chamber for a day of advocacy for advancing priorities to secure the future of Silicon Valley and California on April 29, 2009. Transportation, breakfast, and lunch included. Registration deadline is April 22nd. Contact Oscar Garcia at ogarcia@chambermv.org for more information. Register here.
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Stick to the Basics When it Comes to Mobile Security
Jane Dickson, West Region General Manager for Managed Partners of Microsoft's Small and Mid-market Solutions and Partners (SMS&P)
With recent advancements in mobile technology, the ability to send an e-mail to a colleague while your plane taxis to the runway, or edit a document while standing in line for coffee has given us newfound flexibility and productivity... more |
Ambassador of the Month Spotlight
 Name: Mike Kasperzak Business: Silicon Valley Mediation Group
Address: 40 Main St., Los Altos, 94022
Web: www.svmediators.com
Tell us more about your business: We help people avoid costly litigation, maintain important relationships and keep festering problems from becoming major and costly headaches... read more about Mike
*We thank Mike for his commitment to the Chamber.
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Chamber Helps Celebrate the Grand Opening of Artistic Florist
 Artistic Florists had its Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening event with people from the community helping to celebrate. They are located at 697 Calderon Ave., in Mountain View. | |
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Sincerely,
Chamber of Commerce Mountain View
The Chamber of Commerce Mountain View
isa business organization working for the mutual benefit of its members and the community by enhancing an environment in which business can succeed. |
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