Message from Leane Reelfs
Chair of the Board |
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 Happy Spring, everyone! We've got several things on tap for you in April, including a Big Wig lunch, two Boost Your Business seminars, and two mixers. And if that isn't enough and you want to get some serious leads, join one of our dynamic and growing leads groups. You, too, can increase your sales force just by joining one. See our website or call the Chamber for more information.... read more |
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Congrats to last month's $200 winner Paula Keane!
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.
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ABS Insurance & Financial Service
Aflac Insurance/Dale Hauser
Athletic Edge
Bushido Izakaya Restaurant
Disability Health Access, LLC
Eco Lube Center
Farmers Insurance Group
Mondrian by Shea Homes
New York Life Ins./Bill Gibbs
Purple Coupon.com
Symbyoz
The Home Gallery
Waddell & Reed |
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Anniversaries
29 Years
New Frontier Mobile Home Park
23 Years
United Way of Silicon Valley
15 Years
Palo Alto Medical Foundation
Larson, DMD,MSD/Stephen
Intero Real Estate Services/Howard Bloom
Keenan Lovewell Ventures
10-14 years
BookBuyers
Stanford Terrace Inn
Thai Stick
Hotel Avante
Amicis East Coast Pizzeria
5-9 years
Frankie Johnnie & Luigi Too!
Sonoma Terriyaki
Studio 22 Design
Baskin Robins
Fenwick & West LLP
Villa Siena Foundation
Creation Ground Media LLC
Starbucks Coffee Company
1-4 Years
WineShop at Home
Service by Medallion
HRM Partners, Inc.
Dechert LLP
Santa Clara Valley Water District
Play it Again Sports
Prochnow Realtors, Inc.
Anew Health Center
Princeton Capital
Send Out Cards
Cheryl Burke Starlite Dance |
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New Discounts Available for Chamber Members from these Outstanding Member Businesses
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April 6
Mountain View Fiscal Year 2010-11 Budget Study Session
6:30pm
City Hall - 500 Castro Steet
April 7
Going Green Brown Bag Workshop
12:00-1:30pm
Juniper Networks
1220 N. Mathilda Ave., Bldg 3, Sunnyvale.
April 9-10
Free Mammograms
8am - 8pm
El Camino Hospital - Los Gatos
More info: 800-216-5556.
April 13
Coffee with the Mayor Event
9:30am - 11:30am
Boutique 4
279 Castro Street, Mountain View.
April 16-17
Moffett Field Historical Society Museum Open House
9am - 6pm
April 22-May 5
Drive Less Challenge 2010
April 29
Access Sacramento
A la Carte & Art
10am-6pm
Castro Street, Mountain View
Central Business Association 650-964-3395
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! 408-858-CART http://www.kwickcart.com
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.
Every Tuesday and the 4th Sunday of Each Month at 11:00a.m. For more information or to volunteer, please call 650-903-6382.
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2010 Spring Employee Benefits Symposium
Location: San Jose Doubletree Hotel
Date: May 14, 2010
Time: 7:30am Registration
8:00 am to 2:00 pm
Cost: $295.00 per person*
*Cost can be waived, please visit our site for details.
About this event:The annual Spring Employee Benefits Symposium is the premier source of employee benefits information for human resources and benefits professionals. Join us and over 300 attendees in 2010 as we address ongoing issues and new challenges faced by those in the human resources and benefits industry... read more |
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Greetings!
Did you know the Chamber awards two $1,500 education scholarships each year? You can nominate a deserving high school or college student by clicking here. The deadline for nominations is April 9!
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Providing Opportunities for Relationship Building |
Business Mixer at Bushido Izakaya
Wednesday, April 14, 2010-- 5pm - 7pm
Location: Bushido Izakaya - 156 Castro St., Mountain View
Join the the Chamber of Commerce and Bushido Izakaya at this month's mixer. It's a great way to make some new contacts in a relaxed, friendly environment. Be sure to bring plenty of business cards! Pre-register admission is $5 for Chamber members, $10 for non-members. RSVP Here |
Cinco de Yipee Mixer
Tuesday, April 27, 2010 - 5:30pm-7:30pm
Location: Bistro 412 - 412 Emerson Road, Palo Alto
Join us and the Palo Alto Young Professionals at this month's Joint Mixer hosted by Bistro 412. Admission is $10 (includes 2 free drink tickets). Click here to RSVP. |
Build Your Business By Generating Professional Business Leads
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Business ConneXions: Thursday Group meets weekly, 8:15-9:15am, in the conference room at Clocktower Coffee located at 425 N. Whisman Rd., Mountain View. Guests are welcome to attend any meeting two times for free!
Business ConneXions: Wednesday Group meets weekly, 3-4pm, in the meeting room at East West Bookstore located at 324 Castro St., Mountain View.
Yipee Leads Exchange: Monday Group meets twice per month, 12-1pm, in the Boardroom at the Chamber of Commerce Mountain View located at 580 Castro St., Mountain View | |
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Chamber Supports Measure A - MVLA High School Bond
In March, the Chamber of Commerce's board of directors voted to support Measure A - MVLA High School bond. In the next ten years, enrollment at Los Altos and Mountain View High Schools will grow by least 25%... read more |
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BigWig Luncheon: Living the Green Lifestyle in Your Community
Tuesday, April 13, 2010 - 11:30am - 1:00pm
Location: Conceptus - 311 E, Evelyn Ave., Mountain View
Join us at this month's BigWig Luncheon where a panel discussion will enlighten attendees on how they can get involved in making their community a greener place, the office a more cost efficient environment, and the future of green technology...read more
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BYB Workshop: Wellness Programs in the Workplace that Positively Impact Employee Recruitment/Retention
Tuesday, April 13, 2010 - 8:00am - 9:30am
Location: Chamber Boardroom - 580 Castro St., Mountain View
Presenter: Jason Andrew - Stonemeadow Benefits
"Wellness Programs in the Workplace that Positively Impact Employee Recruitment/Retention"
RSVP Here
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BYB Workshop - Ameriprise Financial Retirement Plans for Self-employed Professionals (For Business Run by Individuals)
Tuesday, April 27, 2010 - 8:00am - 9:30am
Location: Chamber Boardroom - 580 Castro St., Mountain View
Presenter: Jacqueline Kwong - Ameriprise Financial "Retirement Plans for Self-employed Professionals (For Business Run by Individuals)" This seminar gives the information about SEP IRA and Individual(k) retirement plans which are especially well-suited for self-employed professionals. RSVP Here |
April Ribbon Cutting Ceremony/Grand Openings
April 7 - 3:30pm
2483 Old Middlefield Way #120, Mountain View
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Chamber Honors Susan Silver as Ambassador of the Month
 Susan Silver is an independent fashion consultant for a designer women's clothing line. Susan started her business in the fall of 2008 after spending many years in high-tech as a client services specialist. She brings this same passion for relationship building and providing outstanding customer service to her fashion business. Susan joined the Chamber shortly after starting her business... read more |
Arts, Creativity, and the Community - a day of fun learning
By Wouter Suverkropp, LMV Class of 2010
On March 12th, the LMV class of 2010 met for a day of arts and expression. Most class members, I suspect, did not know what was in store for them, and expected some friendly talk about arts in our community. As it turns out, there was a lot more to be learned... read more |
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Relay for Life of Mountain View
Saturday, May 22, 2010 -10AM to Sunday, May 23, 2010 - 10AM
Location: Cuesta Park, Mountain View
One day. One night. One community. One Fight. Relay For Life is a life-changing event that brings together more than 3.5 million people- to celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer; remember loved ones lost to the disease; and fight back against a disease that takes too much. Won't you join us... read more |
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Sculptures at Google Headquarters
Google Ocean launched in February of 2009. Google purchased some incredible sculptures of oceanographers, marine photographers and famous divers to commemorate the successful launch of the new Google Ocean. The art is in one of the main courtyards and I wanted to be sure that this area was ... read more |
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Time-saving Tech Tools Boost Productivity at Work
By Jane Dickson, Regional General Manager for Managed Partners in Microsoft's Small and Mid-market Solutions and Partners (SMS&P) Group
If you feel like your to-do list at work is longer than it used to be, you're not alone. For workers who survived the recent recession's layoffs, increased workloads are not uncommon. Many businesses are delaying hiring until they can be certain that the worst of this recession is behind us, relying on current employees to handle a little extra work... read more |
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New study shows chamber of commerce members offer safer bet when it comes to business credit risk
The American Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) announced the publication of a new study detailing the credit scores and payment behavior of ten local chambers of commerce across the United States, comparing their member businesses with other regional, state and national business averages... read more |
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Free Microsoft Training Vouchers Available
NOVA/CONNECT! One-Stop career center in Sunnyvale has been awarded free vouchers to be redeemed by individuals to complete Microsoft online courses and Microsoft business certification exams. The Microsoft Elevate America program is a public-private partnership between the State of California and Microsoft Corporation. The purpose of the program is to provide a no-cost opportunity for individuals to increase their technology skills... 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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