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Message from Leane Reelfs, Chairman of the Board
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With summer around the corner and graduation ceremonies near, I'd like to take this opportunity to congratulate our Leadership Mountain View 2009 graduates. We had a wonderful, dynamic, and energetic group that learned about environmental sustainability, health and human services, diversity, and much more. As a team they created an impressive public service announcement about sustainability. Look for it on KMVT! Many of our graduates go on to make a profound difference in our community, including serving on City Council or being leaders in our educational and non-profit community. If you want to be a part of next year's class, check out our website or give us a call for more information.
June 2nd through the 3rd the Chamber is going to Washington, DC. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce welcomes Chambers and businesses from around the country to Washington, DC to stand up against the Employee Free Choice Act. The two day program will discuss the proposed legislation, demonstrate why it is bad for business... more |
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Chamber Members -
M2M Has Arrived!
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M2M, Member to Member, is a unique discount program available only to current Chamber Member Businesses and their employees. The program allows Chamber Member Businesses to offer exclusive discounts to fellow member businesses and their employees.
All currently available discounts are accessible via the M2M logo on the www.chambermv.org homepage. Simply print the appropriate page including the discount you'd like to use, present it at the time of purchase and start saving money while supporting your fellow Chamber members and your community! (Discounts will be honored through 12/31/2009 unless otherwise noted.)
In the coming weeks, participating businesses will also have the M2M logo added to their current online directory listing, increasing their visibility within the directory. This information is also being added to the "Prospective Member" and "New Member" kits. NEW DISCOUNTS WILL BE ADDED MONTHLY!
If you are interested in participating in this program, send an e-mail to dianna@chambermv.org including: Your business info, contact info, logo in jpg format and the discount you are offering.
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Welcome New Members
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Bank of America
Cheryl Burke Starlite Ballroom
Free the Light Within
G.L.L. Home Services
HOPE Services
Life, Business & Leadership Coaching
Los Altos Town Crier
Los Charros Restaurant
Monetize Your Data
Mr. Electric
Opine Consulting
Stonemeadow Benefits & Insurance Associates
Trade Group International
Yamagami's Nursery
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Community Events |
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June 5
Cheryl Burke Starlite Ballroom Grand Opening
1400 N. Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View
6pm - 8pm
more info
"Thrill of the Hill" - Silicon Valley Soap Box Derby
100 Dana Street, Mountain View
9:00am - 5:30pm
more info
June 6
Artfest in the Park 2009
Pioneer Park, Mountain View
10am - 6pm
more info
June 10
Hobee's Ribbon Cutting Anniversary Celebration
Hobee's Restaurant
2312 Central Expressway, Mountain View
5pm - 7pm
June 11
Shoreline Maintenance Facility Open House
11:00am
The Shoreline Maintenance Facility is located immediately past the Shoreline at Mountain View gatehouse on Shoreline Blvd. Once past the gatehouse, make an immediate left turn onto High Level Road
For more information, contact the Shoreline at Mountain View office at (650) 903-6392.
June 11
Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting: Xceed Financial Credit Union
601 Showers Drive, Mountain View 6:30pm-8:00pm
June 13
Dedication Ceremonies for the Stevens Creek Trail and Wildlife Corridor
Moffett Blvd Overcrossing Dedication - 10am
El Camino Real to Sleeper Ave. Dedication - 11:30am
For more information, contact the Shoreline at Mountain View office at (650) 903-6392.
June 16
Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting: Sakoon Indian Restaurant
357 Castro Street, Mountain View
4:00pm
June 17
Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting: US Bank
1570 Grand Road, Mountain View 1:00pm
June 25
Legal Update Sponsored by the Santa Clara County Employer Advisory Council
7:30am - 9:30am
Biltmore Hotel & Suites
2151 Laurelwood Rd., Santa Clara
Contact Jan Cozart 408-720-0628 for more information.
Wee Me Arts Day
Community School of Music and Arts at Finn Center, Mountain View
11am - 3pm
2009 Summer Concert Series
Thursday Night Live on Castro Street & Dana Street
6:30pm - 8pm
Beginning July 9
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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YIPEE Bigwig Lunch Thursday, June 11, 2009 - 11:30am-1:00pm
Location: NASA Building 943 World Room, Mountain View [map]The Power of Generational Marketing
Join us at this quarterly luncheon as Dr. Liz Zed shares the importance of:
Understanding who your customers are and why knowing when they were born makes a difference.
Important factors to consider when determining how to reach them.
Factors that affect whether or not they hear your message and whether they're even listening.
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Chamber Will Be Launching a New Website to Showcase All That We Love About Mountain View at the YIPEE Big Wig Lunch
 The Mountain View Chamber of Commerce will soon launch a new website which will showcase all that we love about Mountain View. We have so much to share about the wonderful city that we live in and every time we go out into the community, we discover even more about the area. We want to spread the word and we want you to tell us what you think is so great about our community. Be sure to join us at the YIPEE Big Wig Lunch for the big launch! |
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A Simple 7 Step Process to Reach All Your Business and Personal Goals
Thursday, June 11, 2009 - 11:00am-1:00pm
Location: Chamber Boardroom
Join us in this month's workshop, presented by David Joud of Dynamic Strategic Alignment, that will help improve some of the most crucial aspects of becoming a successful business professional.
Register Now
Also coming up... June 18, 2009 (please note date has been changed from the 25th)
14 Conditions That Can Derail Your Organization & How to Avoid It |
Women in Business Luncheon
Tuesday, June 9, 2009, 11:45am - 1:15pm
Michaels at Shoreline - 2690 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View
Join us Tuesday, June 9th at the Women in Business Luncheon hosted by Kaiser Permanente. Jack Deal will share with us: The New Dynamics for Business Self Promotion
If social media doesn't work for your business, what are the things you can do?Before you spend 12 hours a day twittering, facebooking and myspacing, make sure your marketing plan is pointing you where you want to go. For less than 30 minutes a day you can electronically self promote your business. The bad news is you have to do it; the good news it is not difficult nor very time consuming if your plan is pointing in the right direction. More info |
Business Mixer @ Hobee's Restaurant
Wednesday, June 10, 2009, 5pm - 7pm
Location: Hobee's Restaurant - 2312 Central Expy, Mountain View
 Join us in celebrating at this month's Chamber mixer. Enjoy an evening of making new contacts in a relaxed, fun, and friendly environment, while enjoying cocktails and appetizers. A special ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate Hobee's 35th Anniversary will also take place. Pre-registered admission is $5 for Chamber members & $10 for non-Chamber members; RSVP here.
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NASA Ames Research Seeking Businesses to Participate in its Science and Technology Showcase
NASA Ames Research Center invites you to be an exhibitor at its Science and Technology Showcase in downtown Mountain View on Monday, June 29, from 11 am to 4 pm. This showcase kicks off the summer sessions of the International Space University's Space Studies Program and Singularity University's inaugural Graduate Studies Program; where some of the world's greatest minds will collaborate about future technologies and space exploration. The Showcase is an outreach event to reach hundreds of people interested in exploration, science, research, and development. With hands on exhibits, models, demonstrations, etc, what better way to attract the general public and help tell your story. This is an opportunity to show people what you do everyday as well as a fun way to collaborate and network with others of similar interests. So get out from behind the computer for a day, and come inspire the next generation! Interested in participating in this event? Please sign up here. For questions, please contact Jennifer Kremer at 650.604.4052 or Jennifer.L.Kremer@nasa.gov. |
Welcome BX3!
Wednesday, June 3, 2009, 3:00pm-4:00pm
Location: Chamber Boardroom
The Chamber is excited to announce a third Business ConneXions group (BX3) beginning in June 3, which meets weekly on Wednesdays, from 3:00pm-4:00pm. Learn how your business can begin exchanging leads and referrals while building a network of business connection. Contact Tawnya Anderson one2behold@sbcglobal.net for details.
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Visitors' Day with the Business ConneXions Group
Thursday, June 18, 2009, 8:15am-9:15am
Location: Clocktower Conference Center, 425 Whisman Road, Mountain View 
If you are looking to give and receive quality business referrals and to collaborate with a dynamic group of professionals to expand your network, come to the Mountain View Chamber Business Connexions VISITORS' DAY on THURSDAY, JUNE 18.
Enjoy a complimentary light breakfast and learn why our group is expanding and is so successful. Heidi Sloss, Life, Business & Leadership Development Coach, will give a special presentation.
Our group allows only one person to represent an industry. RSVP to Margaret Di Maria, margaret@dimariad.com, to see if there is an availability for your industry in our group. Learn how your business can begin exchanging leads and referrals while building a network of business connections. |
YIPEE Leads XL Group
Come Grow Your Business With Us
WHEN: Every Other Monday @ Noon
WHERE: Chamber Boardroom
WHAT: Bring your lunch and meet with your fellow YIPEE members to exchange leads and grow your business. We only allow one member per profession so act now to secure your spot!
Next meeting: June 15 @ Noon
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Be a Part of the 2009 Mountain View Art & Wine Festival
 Generate leads, acquire new customers, promote products, strengthen brand awareness and derive the benefit and satisfaction of community involvement through participation in the Mountain View Art & Wine Festival - September 12-13, 2009.
The Art & Wine Festival is Mountain View's signature event - attendance is 150,000+ - featuring nationally renowned artists and craftspeople showing original work, live music, fabulous food and drink, and action-packed entertainment... read more |
Chamber Offers Trip to China
 There is still space available in our upcoming trip to China. The trip is from October 19 - 27, 2009. The nine day trip is $1,799.00 and includes airfare, 4 or 5 star hotel rooms, 3 meals per day and entrance fee into numerous tourist attractions. We will visit a jade factory, a pearl farm and a green tea farm. We will see how silk-worms make strands of silk and how it is turned into silk comforters. We will climb on the Great Wall, walk across Tiananmen Square and go inside the Forbidden City. Don't miss this chance to go on the trip of a lifetime. RSVP Today!
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Emerging Security Threats Require Greater Education
Jane Dickson, West Region General Manager Partners of Microsoft's Small & Mid-market Solutions and Partners
In April, we discussed security basics for your mobile lifestyle and the importance of remaining current on the latest threats and protective guidance. To help you in this effort, Microsoft publishes a free resource twice a year called The Microsoft Security Intelligence Report (S.I.R.). The report takes a close look at data from hundreds of millions of computers worldwide and offers comprehensive insights into software vulnerabilities, software exploits, and malicious and potentially... more |
| Are You Charismatic?
 In our continuing look at The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader, John Maxwell talks about a topic that is somewhat elusive...Charisma. What is charisma? Is it charm? Is it finesse? Is it the ability to attract others to you?
Most people think of charisma as something mystical, almost indefinable. They think it's a quality that comes at birth or not at all. But that's not true. Charisma, plainly stated, is the ability to draw people to you. And, like other character traits, it can be developed... more
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Ambassador Spotlight
Business: Silicon Valley Telecommunications
14510 Big Basin Way, #113
Saratoga, CA 95070
The Chamber would like to thank Larry for his committment as a Chamber Ambassador and also a member since 1997.
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Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings
Join us and Mayor Margaret Abe Kobe in the upcoming ribbon cutting ceremonies.
June 10: Hobee's Restaurant | 5pm - 7pm |
2312 Central Expressway, Mountain View
June 11: Xceed Financial Credit Union|6:30pm - 8pm|
601 Showers Drive, Mountain View
June 16: Sakoon Indian Restaurant |4pm - 6pm|
357 Castro Street, Mountain View
June 17: US Bank |1pm |
1570 Grant Road, Mountain View
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Cheryl Burke Starlite Dance Club Grand Opening
The public is invited to the Mountain View location's Grand Opening on Friday, June 5. "Dancing with The Stars" Cheryl Burke and her partner Gilles Marini will sign autographs and talk with guests. Wine and hors d'oeuvres are from 6:00-8:00 p.m. An Intermediate Lesson with Jim Morton and a Beginning Lesson with Justin Davis will be held from 8:00-9:00 p.m.; Open Dancing from 9:00 p.m. - Midnight. This is a Charity Function for El Camino Hospital. Early Bird Tickets are $99 per person through 6/1/09 and $ 149 at the door
and may be purchased at www.cherylburkedance.eventbrite.com
1400 N Shoreline Blvd. #A, Mountain View ~ 650-864-9150 ~ www.starlitedanceclub.com
http://www.starlitedanceclub.com
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Sincerely,
Chamber of Commerce Mountain View
The Chamber of Commerce Mountain View is a 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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