News from Mountain View Chamber of Commerce

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Featured Article

2011 Official Mountain View Map comes once-a-year and now it's here... with a Photo Contest!

Don't miss this once-a-year opportunity to make 8,000+ impressions on your potential customers. Did you know that consumers are 63% more likely to purchase goods from a small business once they know you're a Chamber member? Your fellow business owners are 59% more likely to buy goods and services from other Chamber member businesses and 99% of users say this annual map presents... more

Providing Opportunities for Relationship Building

Business Mixer @ The Menkes Clinic

Wednesday, November 10, 2010 -- 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Location: The Menkes Clinic - 2490 Hospital Drive, Suite 201, Mountain View

Join us at the Menkes Clinic and meet new contacts in a relaxed, fun, and friendly environment at this month's Chamber mixer. Make sure you bring plenty of business cards Pre-register admission is $5 for Chamber members, $10 for non-members. Click here to RSVP.

Yipee Leads Exchange Presents: Legal Implications of Social Media and How to Protect Yourself

Tuesday, November 23, 2010 - 8:30am - 9:30am

Country Gourmet Restaurant - 2098 W. El Camino Real, Mountain View

Social media in the workplace is the hot button topic in employment law. It permeates all facets of employment including hiring, promotions, discipline, termination, and related litigation. With one in every eleven minutes online accounted for by social networking and blogging sites around the globe, social media has become part of everyday life for everyone.

For more information, please contact: Joe Isaacs joeisaacs@gmail.com or click here to RSVP.

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 (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 (324 Castro St., Mountain View).

Promoting the Community

Chamber Announces Celebration of Leaders Award Recipients

The Chamber of Commerce Mountain View is proud to announce the 16th Annual Celebration of Leaders Awards, which each year recognizes exceptional contributions and service to the Mountain View Community. This year we acknowledge the following businesses:

Palo Alto Medical Foundation - Outstanding Large Business

Hobee's Restaurant - Outstanding Small Business

Cancer Support Community- Outstanding Organization

Jere Montang - Outstanding Business Person

Outright.com - Outstanding New Member

Click here for more information or to RSVP.

Leadership Mountain View Explores Diversity

On Friday, October 22nd, the Leadership Mountain View Class explored and discussed various aspects of diversity. The program day was graciously hosted by the Alzheimer's Association of Northern California and Northern Nevada.

Program members were welcomed by the Alzheimer's Association's Corporate and Foundation Specialist Erin O'Toole and their Director of Diversity, Edie Yau. Edie shared a presentation on the role that diversity plays in diagnosing Alzheimer's and supporting those with the disease... read more

House Concerts in Mountain View

Have you heard about House Concerts that have been happening in Mountain View for the last 14 years? No, well I hadn't either. I went to one of them last week and was pleasantly surprised. There might be others happening, but the series that I'm referring to are at the home of Daniel Steinberg. He lives in Mountain View and he built a big room on his home that is specially designed for the concerts, including theatrical lighting and a very slightly arched ceiling. He's an instructor at the Community School of Music and Arts and he's well-connected to other musicians, so there's never a shortage... read more

Creating a Strong Local Economy

Give Yourself a Bonus this Christmas - Let us Help!

Your business profile on ShopMountainView.com automatically entitles you to the rewards of the referral program, with no need for activation you're your behalf. When a referral upgrades to a value or maximum package - you earn monthly commissions that you can use for anything, from covering operating costs or save it for a seasonal bonus.

There are a few ways simple, convenient ways to gain referrals - and they won't need to subscribe for a paid account to become your referral... read more

Keeping Your 401(k) Plan in Compliance: Four Key Things Employers Should Do

The rules governing 401(k) plans are numerous and complex, and subject to constant legislative and regulatory changes. Because of this, it is a challenge for employers who sponsor 401(k) plans to keep their plans in compliance with the law. In this article, we look at four of the most important 401(k) compliance areas... read more

Save Your Business From Severe Penalties and Fines

As an employer you must post a compliant Employment Poster in a conspicuous place in the workplace where all employees and applicants can see it. The poster also must include information about your workers' compensation benefits, payday schedule and emergency contacts. You may need to order several to ensure that your business, branches and satellite offices are displaying the poster according to the law. Failure to comply can result in severe penalties and fines by the state of California. 2011 Employment posters can be purchased from the Chamber of Commerce. Contact Jennifer Low, jlow@chambermv.org for more info.

Don't Let Holiday Schedules Negatively Impact Your Bottom Line

The holiday season means many different things to many different people. To business owners, this time of year marks a mad rush to avoid the inevitable strain of shifting deadlines, managing disparate employees and stretched resources. This year, consider leveraging technology to allow you and your employees to work efficiently from any location, increasing overall availability and ultimately, business results. Savvy small businesses can save money and increase productivity in a variety of ways, including... read more

Member News

Chamber Honors David Joud as Ambassador of the Month

Name: David Joud

Business: Dynamic Strategic Alignment

www.dsalignment.com

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. Read more.

The Chamber would like to thank David for his commitment to the Chamber.

Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings & Grand Openings

Nov 5 - 11:30am - Interiors & Textiles Please join us to celebrate the Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening Ceremony at Interiors & Textiles brand new, beautiful location in Mountain View. You are welcome to arrive as early as 11:30am. The Ceremony will begin promptly at 12:00pm and we hope you will stay and celebrate with us!

Nov 18 - 4:30pm - Day Worker Center Please join us to celebrate the Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening Ceremony for the Day Worker Center at their new permanent facility in Mountain View. Please arrive promptly at 4:30pm for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. We hope you will stay and celebrate with us after!

Italy, Italy, Italy...the Chamber of Commerce Mountain View is sending people to Italy in March 2011 on a 10 Day trip!

The Chamber of Commerce Mountain View with Collette Vacations present a 10-day, package trip to picturesque Tuscany. March 10-19, 2011.

$2,749. per person double occupancy includes 13 meals (8 breakfasts and 5 dinners), Hotel, Transfers, Round Trip Air from San Francisco and roundtrip bus transportation between Mountain View and SFO.

Highlights include: Rome, Assisi, Basilica of St. Frances, Siena, a winery tour and a Tuscan feast, and Florence.

Available optional activities are: Montecatini Terme Pisa & Lucca Tour, Tuscan Cooking Class and Dinner in Montecatini, and Villa Pasquini Dinner & Entertainment.

For more information, please contact Lauren Liebert* Ticket to Travel* 650-906-6000* Lauren@aticket2travel.com

Reconstructing Business Records after a Disaster - Part I

Reconstructing records after a disaster is important for obtaining federal assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency or Small Business Administration, insurance reimbursement and filing a casualty loss on your tax return. If your business records are destroyed in a disaster you can use resources listed below and in upcoming newsletters to obtain information needed to rebuild records or estimate your losses... read more

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.