August 2010    
Inside This Issue
Message from the Chairman of the Board
New Discounts Available for Chamber Members from these Outstanding Member Businesses
Welcome New Members
Chamber Thanks Renewing Members
Mixer Jackpot Grows to $50!
Community Events
Community News
BigWig Lunch: "Show Me the Money!"
Business Mixer: Mountain View Healthcare Center
Yipee Mixer: Khuu Dermatology & Dentistry
Build Your Business By Generating Professional Business Leads
Chamber Opposes Proposition 23
Chamber disagrees with the US Chamber's Position on Climate Change
The Easy Way to Boost Your Business on Facebook
Last Call for Volunteers, Kids' Park, and Free Speech
Leadership Mountain View is accepting applications for the Class of 2011
Maximize the Value of Your Technology to Increase Business Productivity
Ribbon Cutting/Grand Opening: Cancer Support Community
Wine Classes at Savvy Cellar
Ambassador of the Month
City Board, Commission and Committee Vacancies
Take Time to Update Your Information
Crowne Plaza Cabana Hotel - Palo Alto Announces Bay Area's First Green Wedding Fair
Celebrate the Passage of Same-Sex Marriage in Argentina
 Message from Rocky Tilney,
Chairman of the Board
 
Member-to-Member Discounts
 
New Discounts Available for Chamber Members from these Outstanding Member Businesses
 
Welcome New Members
 
California Gourmet
California Partners, Inc.
Cleo Eulau Center
Ideascopic
Sweetly Wild Adventures
 
More info
 
Chamber Thanks 
Renewing Members
 
 
63 Years
Recology Mountain View
 
 40 Years
Storek, Carlson & Strutz

25-38 Years
El Camino Hospital
Kitchens by Meyer
 
10-24 years
TL Electric
Microsoft
Hilton Garden Inn
Choraegus Share Music
Simon Printing
Community Health Awareness Council
California Artists
MVLA Union High School District
Quota International
Community School of Music and Arts at Finn Center

 1-9
The Kitchen Table
Woodbury Financial Service
Paychex
Quality Inn & Suites
Silicon Valley Telecommunications
Alain Pinel Realtors/Patrice Horvath
San Jose Ice Company
HOPE Services
Free the Light Within
Eagle Awards
American Cancer Society
NASA Ames Research Center
Art & Frames Unlimited
Church of Scientology, Mountain View
Mixer Jackpot Grows to $50!
 
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.
 
Community Events
  
August 1 
Mountain View Historical Association's Annual BBQ, Business Meeting and Raffle
1:00 pm
The Adobe Building
157 Moffett Blvd., Mountain View
For more information email at info@mountainviewhistorical.org.  
 
August 5 
Golden Gate Glory BBQ
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Alzheimer's Association
1060 La Avenida Street, Mountain View
 
August 5 
Thursday Night Live
6:30 - 8:00 pm
Downtown Castro Street at Dana Street
For additional information, contact 650-903-6446.
 
August 11 
OverComing UnderEarning - 4 part Learn@ Lunch study group
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
For more details on each program email: HSLOSS@heidisloss.com or call 650-248-1545 for more information.
 
August 12
Summer Concerts
6:30 - 8:00 pm
Cuesta Park
For additional information,contact 650-903-6446.
 
August 15
Teen Car Care Seminar
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Helming's Auto Repair
2520-G Wyandotte St, Mountain View
Call to reserve your spot at 650-988-0460 
 
August 15
Annual Family Fun BBQ
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Cuesta Park, Mountain View
Reservations: Call Rose Marenco 408-736-7350
 
August 16
Build the Business You Want from the Business You Have
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
For more details on each program email: HSLOSS@heidisloss.com or call 650-248-1545 for more information.
 
August 19 
Thursday Night Live
6:30 - 8:00 pm
Downtown Castro Street at Dana Street
For additional information, contact 650-903-6446.
 
August 19 
Health Library & Resource Center 10,000 Member Celebration
3:00 - 6:00 pm
El Camino Hospital - 2500 Grant Road, Mountain View
 
August 20
Guerilla Marketing - 6 part Learn @ Lunch study group
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
For more details on each program email: HSLOSS@heidisloss.com or call 650-248-1545 for more information.
 
August 21
7th Annual Caregiver Conference
8:30 am - 2:30 pm
Avenidas Rose Kleiner Senior Day Health Center
270 Escuela Avenue in Mountain View
For more information, call (650) 289-5445 or register online at www.avenidas.org.
 
August 27
Seal the Deal: how to make your sale pitch POP!
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
For more details on each program email: HSLOSS@heidisloss.com or call 650-248-1545 for more information.
 
August 29
Bay Area's First Green Wedding Fair 
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Crowne Plaza Cabana, Palo Alto
For more information,  
 
September 25 
Take Flight for Kids at Moffett Field
10:00  am - 4:00 pm
Shenendoah Plaza Historic District at Moffett Federal Airfield
For additional information, http://www.takeflightforkids.com.  
 
September 26 
2010 Trailblazer Race 
Stevens Creek Trail
1065 La Avenida Avenue, Mountain View
For additional information, www.stevenscreektrail.org.  
 
August - September  
2010 Flyer of FREE upcoming Courses & Seminars presented by The Federal Technology Center (www.TheFTC.org) to teach small businesses in the Bay Area how to sell their products or services to the government (federal, state, and local).  Click here for schedule. 
 
 
       
 
Community News
  
 
KwickCart -Free rides on Castro Street! Look for KwickCartsevery 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.
 
Environmental Docent Walks of Shoreline at Mountain View
Every Tuesday and the 4th Sunday of Each Month at 11:00a.m. For more information or to volunteer, please call 650-903-6382.
 
The View - City Newsletter
Check out the recent edition of the City's Informational Newsletter.  Click here.
 
 
 
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Featured Event 
Big Wig Lunch: "Show Me the Money!" 
Thursday, August 19, 2010 -- 11:30am - 1pm
Location: 955 Benecia Ave., Mountain View
 
Tipping Point - Discover how to transform your ideas into profitable businesses (and get the money to do it!)
 
Outright.com went from the proverbial Silicon Valley garage to a wildly successful company with 7.5 million dollars in funding in less than 3 years. Kevin Reeth, Co-Founder and CEO will speak about Outright.com's humble beginnings and what it took to secure the funding needed to take his company to a world-wide audience.
 
Co-founder of LinkedIn turned angel investor, Eric Ly, shares his story about how to capitalize on opportunities and tips on how to secure funding. Ly went from helping create the #1 business social networking site in the world to assisting companies with capital and transformative ideas: getting them recognized and succeeding in today's competitive market. He'll be sharing some of his best ideas with us!!
 

This could be "THE TRIGGER" to get your ideas and businesses to the next level. Click here for speaker bios. 
 
RSVP Now!
Providing Opportunities for Relationship Building
Business Mixer & 46th Anniversay Celebration @ Mountain View Healthcare Center 
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 -- 4:30pm - 7:00pm
Location: Mountain View Healthcare Center - 2530 Solace Pl., Mountain View
 
Please join us at this month's Mixer and 46th Anniversary Celebration of the Mountain View Healthcare Center. Enjoy plenty of food and drink. Bring plenty of business cards and be prepared to make a lot of great new connections!  RSVP Here.
Yipee Mixer @ Khuu Dermatology & Dentistry 
Thursday, August 26, 2010 -- 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Khuu Dermatology & Dentistry - 889 Castro Street, Mountain View
 
Please join us at this month's Yipee Mixer hosted by Khuu Dermatology & Dentistry. Enjoy plenty of food and drink; beer provided by the Tied House. Bring plenty of business cards and be prepared to make a lot of great new connections! RSVP Here.
Build Your Business By Generating Professional Business Leads  
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
Representing Business to Government
Chamber Opposes Proposition 23
The Chamber's Board of Directors has taken an opposing position to Proposition 23.  The goal of the initiative is to suspend AB 32 (Global Warming Solution Act) until California's unemployment rate drops to 5.5% or below for four consecutive quarters.  AB 32 requires that greenhouse emission levels in the state be cut to 1990 levels by 2020. Silicon Valley is the center of innovation in scientific research and technology. The Chamber of Commerce Mountain View believes that global climate change is a serious problem and it requires immediate action.  Mountain View businesses work towards sustainability to ensure long-term competitiveness and a healthier environment.   http://www.stopdirtyenergyprop.com/
Chamber disagrees with the US Chamber's Position on Climate Change
We feel that the US Chamber no longer represents the voice of the majority of its members and urges the US Chamber to consider a more progressive view on this important issue.   

The Chamber of Commerce Mountain View believes that climate change is a serious problem and requires immediate action to protect our economy, long term competitiveness of US businesses, and natural resources.... read more
Promoting the Community
The Easy Way to Boost Your Business on Facebook
Would you like an easy way to promote your business on a major social network like Facebook - without having to constantly update your status, or spend any time at all?
 
Now, you can connect your ShopMountainView.com business profile to your Facebook page, making it incredibly easy to promote your business to friends, family and potential customers.  By integrating, you can publish all your business efforts on ShopMountainView.com to... read more
Last Call for Volunteers, Kids' Park, and Free Speech 
 
2010 Mountain View Art & Wine Festival LogoCome join us! It's your last chance.
 
Volunteer with us! Besides a beautiful and enjoyable day at the event, each volunteer will receive a free 39th Annual Art & Wine Festival T-shirt, an invitation to the Appreciation Party on Tuesday, September 14th, 2010, and one great big dose of fun! Click here to volunteer.
 
Kids' Park & Free Speech: Last chance to submit your applications in to be a part of the Kids' Park and Free Speech area. Click here for more information and applications.
Leadership Mountain View is accepting applications for the Class of 2011

LMV is open to all individuals eighteen years and older.  Applicants must either live or work in Mountain View.  An interview is part of the application process.
 
"It is a great way to get to intimately know the our city and community," said recent graduate and local real estate agent Nancy Stuhr. "You'll learn a lot about yourself. You'll be exposed to many new issues and just might discover a good networking group."... read more
Maximize the Value of Your Technology to Increase Business Productivity  
 
At the end of each fiscal year, businesses have the opportunity to step back and re-evaluate their goals and strategies, and revisit budgets to prepare for the next 12 months.  Since budgets are historically tight for small- to mid-sized businesses, savvy business leaders should view this time as an opportunity to get creative with their existing investments by determining which new... read more
Ribbon Cutting/Grand Opening: Cancer Support Community 
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 - 4:30pm
Location: Cancer Support Community - 455 N. Whisman Road, Suite 300, Mountain View
  
Please join us to celebrate the Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening Ceremony of the Cancer Support Community in Mountain View. The Cancer Support Community is a truly unique addition to Mountain View, offering completely free services to anyone affected by cancer.You are welcome to arrive as early as 4:00pm. The Ceremony will begin promptly at 4:30pm and we hope you will stay and celebrate with us!
Wine Classes at Savvy Cellar
 
Did you know that there are wine classes being offered at Savvy Cellar? I went to one called "Wine Tasting for the Wine Challenged" a few weeks ago and had a great time. There were about 25 people at the class and we all learned the first basic steps to determining whether or not we liked a wine. Turns out I had been doing it wrong all these years...... read more
Chamber Honors Mei Yu as Ambassador of the Month
 
TimeSavings Travel
www.timesavingstravel.com
 
I have been a member of the Chamber of Commerce Mountain View since 1998. I enjoy my role as an ambassador. Attending Chamber events and activities gives me the opportunity to meet other business minded professionals. I enjoy networking with them and we all know how much networking can help your business grow. Relationships are important in business and people feel more comfortable working with someone that they have already met in person. The Chamber is an excellent starting point for meeting other professionals in our community and for introducing... read more
City Board, Commission and Committee Vacancies 
 
Applications will be accepted until September 17, 2010 for Mountain View citizens wishing to serve on one of the following City board, commissions or committees.
For further information, please call the City Clerk's office at 650/903-6304.
Take Time to Update Your Information
 
In Order to keep the Chamber's database up-to-date, please inform us of any changes that your company has undergone but which may not have filtered down to us. Please fill out the following form and return to the Chamber ASAP so that we can be current with all your information. Click here for form.
Member News
Crowne Plaza Cabana Hotel - Palo Alto Announces Bay Area's First Green Wedding Fair
Sunday August 29th from 11:00am to 4:00pm  
 
A Green Community Exhibition Event for Every Business!
Our Wedding Fair features Professional Exhibitors all offering Green Initiatives & Fabulous Discounts for the Goods & Services used to produce that very special & memorable Wedding Day! However, Brides and Grooms not only need things associated with their Ceremonies, Receptions and Honeymoons, they are also starting brand new lives together. They need help with... read more
Celebrate the Passage of Same-Sex Marriage in Argentina!!!
 
What better way than with a visit to Argentina plus a quick jump to Brazil. All for $2149 (land only)
Get a taste of the rhythms of Argentina and Brazil on this southern adventure journeying from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro, taking in the spectacular Iguazu Falls and long sandy beaches of Paraty along the way. From tango to samba, Spanish to Portuguese and Malbec wine to caipirinhas, these two countries are sure to have you enthralled by their astounding natural beauty and passionate zest for life.

Book by September 29, 2010
Sweetly Wild Adventures
Contact Marta Donayre, Adventure Guru
Phone: 408-899-WILD (9453)
Twitter @SweetlyWild
www.sweetlywild.com
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.