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Message from Oscar Garcia, President/CEO |
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Click here for Video Message
The 2009-2010 Chamber Board of Directors Ballot will be arriving your inbox shortly. Please be sure to submit your official ballot via fax by July 6.
Ballot can be downloaded here. |
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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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Dinah's Garden Hotel (Trader Vic's)
Internet Simplicity
KwickCart Mobile Marketing
Los Altos Taqueria, Inc.
Malek Dental
Merrill Lynch
MyWay Interactive
Nicorpa, Virtual Service
Saint Francis High School
The Cheese Steak Shop
Westminster Promotions
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Community Events |
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Happy Birthday, USA!
The stirring sounds of the San Francisco Symphony and a colorful, heart-pounding fireworks dislplay overhead make for a festive July 4 @ Shoreline Amphiteatre. For more info, call 650-967-3000.
July 14
"Steps for Winning in a Down Economy"
DLA Piper LLP (US)
2000 University Ave, East Palo Alto
July 18-19
Obon Festival
Mountain View Buddhist Temple
575 N. Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View
Sat: 4pm-10pm ; Sun: 12pm-8:30pm
Call 650-964-9426 for more info.
July - August
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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38th Annual Mountain View Art & Wine Festival Volunteers Needed
The 38th Annual Mountain View Art & Wine Festival is September 12 and 13, 2009. The Chamber of Commerce greatly depends on its success.
The Chamber needs volunteers to pour beer and wine or sell glasses and drink tickets both days. People may volunteer with a group, or as individuals.
The shifts are 9:30-1:00, 12:30-4:00, and 3:30-6:30 on Saturday and Sunday. All volunteers will receive an official festival t-shirt to wear during their shift. They will also be invited to the Volunteer Appreciation Party after the festival. The party is held at Lucky's Bar inside Shoreline Amphitheater.
If you, or your group, would like to volunteer please contact the Chamber of Commerce with your availability. The volunteer hotline is 650.968.8378 *15 or email dave@chambermv.org. Click here for volunteer form
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Check out our latest Video
Chamber of Commerce Mountain View Overview
Production by Creation Ground Media
Titles by studio 22 design
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The Chamber Welcomes New Leadership Mountain View Program Director
 I'm extremely happy to come aboard as the new Program Director for Leadership Mountain View. It's an organization I've admired for years and have participated in a number of Program Days in the past. While I'm a Detroit native, I have made Mountain View my home for the past 12 years. I've studied Broadcast Journalism and Interpersonal Communications at Central Michigan University and Specs Howard School of Broadcast Arts. Having previously worked as... more
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Beautiful Art and a Cold Glass of Wine
 Everyone jump up and down and scream "Art & Wine Festival!" Yippee! It only comes once a year, but we think about it all year long and you should too. This festival is put on by the Chamber of Commerce Mountain View (that's us!) and... read more
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Annual Business Mixer @ Xceed Financial Credit Union
Wednesday, July 8, 2009, 5pm - 7pm
Location: Xceed Financial Credit Union - 601 Showers Drive, Mountain View
 Please join the Chamber and Xceed Financial Credit Union at our Annual Business Mixer event.
Meet new contacts in a relaxed, fun, and friendly environment. BBQ, wine, beer, and sodas will be served! Pre-registered admission is $5 for Chamber members & $10 for non-Chamber members; RSVP here. |
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14 Conditions That Can Derail Your Organization, and How to Avoid It
Thursday, July 16, 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...
July 23, 2009 - Ready, Set, Go...Ad Plan, Or How to Use Business Planning to Reach Your Goals |
YIPEE Leads Xchange 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: July 13 @ Noon
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Chamber of Commerce Mountain View Receives Bay Area Green Business Certification
 The Chamber of Commerce Mountain View is proud to announce that has been certified as a Bay Area Green Business by the Bay Area Green Business Program of Santa Clara County. The official certification was announced on June 2, 2009. The Chamber is now recognized as an environmental leader in the community and has taken all the required steps to conserve natural resources, prevent pollution and reduce waste... more |
Give a Little, Get a Lot: Why Giving is Good for Business
 The Chamber of Commerce Mountain View has begun a "Shop Local" initiative to encourage the support of small community businesses, but with an added touch, which Oscar Garcia, President of the Chamber, calls simply "heart." Not satisfied with typical "Shop Local" efforts, the planning group has added a philanthropic component designed to help businesses support the community, while also attracting new customers and generating increased sales.
As a business owner, it's easy to let philanthropy slip off... more |
Business ConneXions Open House
Wednesday, July 22, 2009, 3:00pm-4:00pm
Location: East West Bookstore - 324 Castro Street, Mountain View
The Mountain View Chamber Business Connexions Wednesday Group is having their OPEN HOUSE on WEDNESDAY, JULY 22nd at 3pm. Come and join us at our new location, East West Bookstore, for tea time and learn how your business can begin building a network of business connections.
We are very excited to have Chris Edgar, author and business coach, as our guest speaker. He will give a special presentation on "Transcending Procrastination".
Join a leads group where the focus is on giving referrals and building long-term relationships. Please RSVP to Tawnya Anderson, one2bhold@sbcglobal.net, to attend the Open House.
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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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Moving from Monologue to Dialogue - Rules of Engagement for Business Success
Toby Richards, General Manager of Community & Online Support within Microsoft Customer Service and Support
Monologues have a rightful place - on stage. They aren't well-suited to interpersonal relationships, which require a healthy amount of give and take. Good conversationalists are people who give you undivided attention, ask insightful questions, show sincere interest in your experiences and opinions, and know how to sustain a balanced dialogue. Their ability to listen well also earns them trust and gives them the ability to forge strong, long-standing relationships.
These principles apply to business as well. Companies that listen well and respond enjoy ... more
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| The New Workforce: Five Sweeping Trends That Will Shape Your Company's Future
In the next 20 years, over 76 million Baby Boomers are expected to retire from the American workplace. Yet there are only 46 million workers projected to replace them. The war for talent is being waged across America in organizations of all sizes regardless of industry. This war will continue to intensify as the labor shortage grows. Conservative experts have forecast that there will be a shortage of three million workers in the American workforce by 2010. Some forecasts have been as high as 10 million with an astounding shortage of 35 million workers possible by 2030. Those organizations that fail to effectively... more |
Ambassador Spotlight
 Name: David Joud
Business: Dynamic Strategic Alignment
Tell us more about your business: We are a Business coaching company, and we are focusing on developing local businesses, as well as corporations in High Tech, Bio-Tech and pharmaceutical industry.
The Chamber would like to thank David for his committment to the Chamber. |
The Chamber Welcomes Jumpstart Medicine to Mountain View
Join the Mountain View Chamber and Mayor Margaret Abe- Koga at the upcoming ribbon cutting ceremony on July 2: Jumpstart Medicine| 12pm | 465 Fairchild Drive, Suite 112, Mountain View.
Click here for photos of recent ribbon cuttings. |
Villa Siena Offers Quality Care in an Atmosphere Filled with Spirituality, Love and Compassion
Founded in 1965, Villa Siena is a retirement community with multiple levels of care designed to meet the needs of seniors who can no longer live alone. Our Residential Care unit is intended for those residents who are able to live independently or with minimal assistance. Our Nursing Care unit accommodates individuals who are in need of 24-hour supervised medical care. Villa Siena is nestled among majestic redwood trees. The lovely flower gardens and winding walkways enhance the friendly homelike atmosphere. Visitors often... more | |
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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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