Message from Oscar Garcia
President & CEO
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Top 10 List of Chamber Activities
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Happy New Year! From all of us at the Chamber, we wish all of you a very prosperous New Year. As we move into a new decade, I want to reflect on the several outstanding programs and activities that the Chamber has available to help promote your business, grow our local economy and support our community.
10. Green Business University- a Green Certification program to assist small and mid-size business through the process of attaining Bay Area Green certified.
9. Big Wig Luncheon - a series of monthly talks on cutting edge topics focused on giving you the edge in your professional career or business.
8. Art & Wine Festival - nearly 200,000 people attend our annual festival. It's a great family event to enjoy the wide selection of food, drinks and artists. If you like volunteering, you'll really have fun helping at festival.
7. ILoveMV.org website - Do you think you know everything about Mountain View? Visit the I Love MV website for ideas on activities to do and places to visit in Mountain View.
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Mixer Jackpot Grows to $175!
Each month at the monthly Chamber mixer, we will draw a name from the entire membership and if you are present and we draw your name, you win the jackpot! If you are not present, the pot grows larger. We're at $175!
Last month's name:
Jumpstart Medicine
Sooji Rugh
Join us January 20th
Tri City Mixer
Crowne Plaza Cabana
4290 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
5:00pm-7:00pm
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Brightstar of Los Altos, Palo Alto, Mountain View
California Billiard Club
*Conceptus - Business Premiere Partner
de Polo Photography
Nirvoo Networks
State Farm Insurance/Kristin Dorset
Team Logic IT
Terra Teak & Garden
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14 years
Stanford Blood Center 1-7 years
Country Inn & Suites
Di Maria Design
Lucky Express
St. Stephens Green
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New Discounts Available for Chamber Members from these Outstanding Member Businesses
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January 14
The Silicon Valley/SanJose Business Journal's Book of Lists Celebration
5:30pm-8:30pm
Santa Clara Convention Center
Mission City Ballroom
Special pricing to all chamber members until Wednesday, January 13. 2 tickets for $100. Chamber members may use the following promo code when registering for the event: TNLE5203. Please note that 2 tickets must be purchased in order to receive the promotion.
January 20
CSA's Food & Nutrition Center Tour
2pm-3pm
Community Services Agency
204 Stierlin Road, Mountain View
January 30
Rotary Club Annual Crab Feed
4:30pm - 8:00pm
Mountain View Buddhist Temple
575 Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View
Community News
KwickCart - Free rides on Castro Street!
Look for KwickCarts every weekend on Castro St. where we will be offering free rides during dinner and late-night hours! Don't forget to call us if interested in advertising. Get your AD out where people can see it!
Community Services Agency
Community Cares Dine-Out Card
Dine Out year-round at local restaurants who have stepped up to the plate to provide you an exclusive offer. Click here for more info.
Census 2010--Be Counted Mountain View!
Census Day is April 1, 2010
The View - City Newsletter
Check out the recent edition of the City's Informational Newsletter
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Greetings!
Welcome to a new year, a new decade and new opportunities! Maximize your membership this month by attending the Tri-City Mixer on January 20. Meet professionals from Mountain View, Los Altos and Palo Alto at this exciting annual event. If you miss this event, you have to wait until 2011!
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Featured Articles
Shop Local at ShopMountainView.com
The Chamber of Commerce Mountain View is excited to announce the launch of ShopMountainView.com, an online forum and marketplace that encourages residents to support Mountain View businesses and shop locally. ShopMountainView.com makes it faster and easier to find local businesses, products and services online.
Chamber of Commerce Mountain View member businesses automatically receive the benefit of this new partnership including a complimentary profile page for your company that you can use to promote your business, upload photos, create coupons, build an online storefront, sell gift certificates, and more. Every Chamber member can... read more. |
New Business Counseling Program Coming to Mountain View Chamber of Commerce in January 2010
Small Business Owners Now Get Quality, Expert Business and Marketing Coaching at Zero Cost
We're delighted to announce our new partnership with the Silicon Valley Small Business Development Center to bring their high-quality, expert business counseling services to the Mountain View Chamber of Commerce, starting in January 2010.
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is a federally funded program that provides free business counseling and low-cost training for eligible small businesses in the local community - to help them start, grow and expand. Silicon Valley SBDC works with a network of... read more |
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Leadership Transition for Business ConneXions: Thursday Group
After several years of powerful guidance, Margaret Di Maria will transfer leadership of the Business ConneXions: Thursday Group to Co-Chairs Alan Russell and Kim Copher.
Margaret has played a critical role in the continued growth of this group and has implemented significant changes resulting in increased membership, improved quality of leads and referrals and excellent morale. She will continue as a member in the group representing her company, Di Maria Design... Meet the new co-chairs, click here. |
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Green Business University Official Kick Off is January 7, 2010 at Google
The Chamber of Commerce Mountain View is dedicated to creating a more sustainable community and is excited to offer its members a Green Certification program, Green Business University (GBU). GBU is a 6-month training course targeted to small and mid sized businesses to assist them through a step by step process of earning their bay area green business certification.
HOW IT WORKS: Participants commit to attend a class once a month, and by the 6th month, that business will graduate and be on its way to being Bay Area Green Certified. Space is limited to 15 businesses and an application is required to determine eligibility. Official kick-off day is January 7, 2010.
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Nominations are now open for the Athena Award and Athena Young Professionals Award
Chamber of Commerce Mountain View is proud to announce the 19th Annual Athena Award. This year also will be the inaugural year of the ATHENA Young Professional Award. Created to honor an outstanding Mountain View leader and Chamber member, this award will be presented to a woman and female young professional who has attained and personified the highest level of professional excellence in business and the community. Nominate someone today,
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Leadership Mountain View learns about Health and Human Service organizations
 For the December program day Leadership Mountain View members met with local health and human services organizations to learn about how our community works to meet the needs of people who may need assistance. Program members were also treated to tours of the new El Camino Hospital... read more |
Ambassador Spotlight: Bob Marinaro
New York Life Insurance
Bob Marinaro has been a member of the Mountain View Chamber of Commerce since the summer of 2008 and loves his role as an Ambassador. He tends to be a people person and really enjoys going to the many events that are sponsored by the Chamber trying to learn about individual's interests and businesses so that he can introduce them to others who might have similar interests or who would benefit from the association. When not attending Chamber functions, Bob is a registered representative/agent for New York Life and prides himself... read more. |
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Where to Workout in Mountain View?
 Someone recently emailed me to ask where they should go to start working out. They're new to Mountain View and wondered if I had any ideas. Turns out that I do have a few ideas and I thought it would be nice to make a list of them...
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Providing Opportunities for Relationship Building |
Tri City Business Mixer with Los Altos & Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce
Wednesday, January 20, 2010-- 5pm - 7pm
Location: Crowne Plaza Cabana - 4290 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
Join the Mountain View, Los Altos and Palo Alto Chambers of Commerce for a one of a kind networking event. It's a great way to make some new contacts in a relaxed, friendly environment. Be sure to bring plenty of business cards! Admission is $10. Promotional tables are also available, but must act fast, only 4 left! RSVP Here. |
YIPEE Leads Xchange Group
Come Grow Your Business With Us
WHEN: Monday, January 18, 2010 @ Noon
WHERE: Chamber Boardroom
580 Castro Street, Mountain View.
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! Questions? Please email yipeeleadslx@gmail.com. |
Learn Strategies to Boost Your Business in the New Year
Make your Tuesday mornings matter and join us for one, or both, of these exciting workshops. Register now to reserve your seat!
Heidi Sloss, Coaching Entrepreneurs for More Powerful Results, will present on January 19, 2010, How To Grow Your Business In This Crappy Economy.
David Joud, Dynamic Strategic Alignment, will present on February 2, 2010, Filling Your Sales Funnel: Managing your sales funnell for better results!
Questions? Email dave@chambermv.org. |
EMT Labs OPENS Semi Anechoic Chamber- Silicon Valley's NEWEST! EMT Labs is proud to announce the opening of their state-of the-art Semi-Anechoic chamber
EMT Labs is proud to announce the opening of their state-of the-art Semi-Anechoic chamber. The custom, one of a kind, 5-meter chamber was just completed and fully accredited by NVLAP. The chamber features all modern monitoring and measurement equipment for fast, accurate and complete spectrum testing... read more
Brain League launches Intellectual Property Blog
Brain League has launched a Blog to provide intellectual property information and to enable discussions on emerging IP issues. We also provide IP statistics and conduct IP polls. View the blog at www.indianipinfo.blogspot.com. Register for alerts and subscribe to receive email updates. Also, please feel free to write to us if you are interested in posting on our blog as a guest! read 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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