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Inside This Issue
Message from Oscar Garcia
2011 Mountain View Art & Wine Festival Thank You's
Welcome New Members
New Discounts Available for Chamber Members from these Outstanding Member Businesses
Chamber Thanks Renewing Members
40th Annual Mountain View Art & Wine Festival
BigWig Luncheon
October Business Mixer
Festiv'ALL 2011
Build Your Business By Generating Professional Business Leads
Business Connexions Thursday Group is Hosting an Open House on October 13, 2011
Yipee Halloween Mixer
Introducing the Leadership Mountain View Class of 2012
Nominations Open for Celebration of Leaders
Ambassador of the Month
Ribbon Cutting Celebration: Big Frog Custom T-Shirts and More of Mountain View.
ILoveMV: New ILoveMV Stickers
Morning Buzz presents: Recordkeeping for Taxes and Other Natural Disasters
Seeking to Start, Grow or Expand Your Small Business?
How Long Are You on the Hook for a Tax Assessment?
New Poster for 2011 - NLRB Requires Notification of Unionization Rights
Special 50% Discount for Microsoft SharePoint Server Conference
ShopMountainView.com Drop-In Session
Downtown Parking Lot Closure

Message from Oscar Garcia,

President & CEO

 
 
 
 
Thank you to the community for a fabulous Art & Wine Festival.

 

2011 Mountain View Art & Wine Festival

Thank You's

 
 
 

 


 
 Welcome New Members
 
 
ADP Small Business Services
Fogarty Institute for Innovation
For the Love of Dance
Meriwest Credit Union
PW Johnson Wealth Management
Silicon Valley Tax Payers Association
     
 
 

More about our new members 



New Discounts Available for Chamber Members from these Outstanding Member Businesses... click here
 
Chamber Thanks Renewing Members 

 

55 Years

Mountain View Optometry & Contact Lens Clinic

 

48 Years

Franciscan Glass Company

 

36 Years 

 Redwood Villa

   

 25 Years

Lindsay Properties 

   

 12 - 16 Years

 Mountain View Masonic Lodge #194 

Posh Bagel 

  

  13 Years

AT&T

Choraegus Share Music

Microsoft

Unlimited Wellness International 

    

10 Years

  Harrell Remodeling  

 

6 - 8 Year 

Jerylann Mateo, Alain Pinel Realtor 

 Alice Y. Hwang Architect

Cascal

Rees Properties

Ristorante Don Giovanni 

  

 2 - 4 Years  

Artisan Wine Depot 

Lightstyle Photography  

Lymphatic Face & Body Therapy

Renault & Handley Industrial & Commercial Real Estate

  

1 Year

Door to Door Storage, Inc.

Union Bank

  

 

 

 

 

Community Events Calendar
October 7
Eating Habits During Cancer Treatment
10:30am - 11:30am
701 E El Camino Real, 1st Fr, Oncology Conf Rm, Mountain View
More info: https://www.askmtc.com/classes/classdates.aspx?class=1040

October 9
Listen & Learn: Exploring Artistic & Musical Heritage 
3:00pm
Tateuchi Hall, Community School of Music and Arts at Finn Center - 230 San Antonio Circle, Mountain View
Info: www.artsaction21.org  
 
October 11
Meet the Author of: Fortune is in the Follow Up: 5 POWER Strategies to Grow Your Business
Hobee's Restaurant in the Pruneyard 
1875 S. Bascom Ave., Unit #190, San Jose

  

October 11

Technology Integration in Education: Empowering the 'iApp' Generation for Global Competitiveness

10:00am - 12:00pm

Nasa Ames Research Center - Visitor's Center, Moffett Field

Please call 408-286-8318 for more information or to RSVP  

 

October 11

Strength for Caring

3:00pm - 5:00pm 

701 E El Camino Real, 3rd Flr Conference Center,  

Mountain View

More info: Health Education - 650-934-7373

 

October 12

Civility Roundtable 

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Mountain View Senior Center  

266 Escuela Ave., Mountain View

Please call 650-283-4010 or e-mail [email protected].

 

October 14-16

2011 Silicon Valley African Film Festival 

Screening begins at 11:00am daily
Tateuchi Hall, Community School of Music and Arts at Finn Center - 230 San Antonio Circle, Mountain View

More info: [email protected] or 415-774-6787 

   

October 15

El Camino Hospital's Innovation Celebration  

1:00pm - 4:00pm

El Camino Hospital - 2500 Grant Rd., Mountain View

More info: 650-988-8283 

Website: www.elcaminohospital.org   

October 17
National Asian American Coalition's 8th Annual Economic Development Conference    

10:00am - 6:00pm

South San Francisco Conference Center

For our members: During registration at http://naacoalition.org/site/?page_id=640, please enter the code "NAAC40833" and the admission charge will be waived.

   

October 22

Free E-Waste & Shredding Event 
Old Mountain View
9am - 4pm (E-Waste) 10am - 2pm (Shredding)

  

October 24

16th Annual El Camino Heritage Golf Tournament  

10:00am

Half Moon Bay Golf Links and the Ritz-Carlton,  

Half Moon Bay

Register online at www.regonline.com/elcaminogolf11 

  

October 27

CSMA Faculty Concert: American, Brazilian & French Jazz  

7:00pm Tateuchi Hall, Community School of Music and Arts at Finn Center - 230 San Antonio Circle, Mountain View 

More info: Christine - [email protected] or 650-917-6800 x314  

 

October 29

PreSchool Family 28th Annual Fun Day 

9:30am - 2:00pm  PreSchool Family Campus - 4120 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto 

More info: www.psf.pausd.org or 650-856-0833


October 29

CSMA Faculty Concert: Mozart & His Friends    

5:00pm
Tateuchi Hall, Community School of Music and Arts at Finn Center
- 230 San Antonio Circle, Mountain View 

More info: Christine - [email protected] or 650-917-6800 x314

  

October 30

CSMA Faculty Concert: Gryphons Wild    

5:00pm
Tateuchi Hall, Community School of Music and Arts at Finn Center
- 230 San Antonio Circle, Mountain View 

More info: Christine - [email protected] or 650-917-6800 x314

  

 

 

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 Community News

RUN for PAL 

The Mountain View Police Activities League (MVPAL) RUN for PAL 5K Run/Walk is a community event, supported by local businesses, corporate sponsors and community members to benefit MVPAL program at local schools. RUN for PAL is a coordinated run/walk through beautiful Shoreline Park in Mountain View. RUN for PAL is a fundraising event. Our goal this year is to raise money to purchase a bus for transporting our youth to various MVPAL programs and activities. Having a bus would allow MVPAL to continue providing much needed services to more youth in our community.The RUN for PAL welcomes racers, families and neighbors to enjoy the displays conducted by the Mountain View Police Department at Shoreline Park before and after the run

Click Here for to Register for RUN for PAL

If you cannot make it to the Run for PAL, would you please consider making a fully tax-deductible donation to help us meet our goal?  Just visit www.mvpal.org , where you can donate online.

"Yack with Jac" informal sessions for members of the Mountain View Community to speak to the City's Mayor, Jac Siegel. Held on Thursday mornings 10:30am-11:30am, at Peet's Coffee & Tea (1032 Castro Street).
     
 
The View - City Newsletter Check out the recent edition of the City's Informational Newsletter. 

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October 2011

Greetings!       

 

Grow your business by making ConneXions! The Chamber of Commerce Mountain View offers two professional and high-energy leads exchange groups meeting weekly on Wednesdays @ 3:00pm and Thursdays @ 8:15am. Attend up to two sessions as a guest. Come prepared with two things: your 30-second commercial/elevator pitch, and the types of leads or referrals you are looking for. Contact Manuel Martinez for more information, [email protected].  

Featured Events
Life Sciences Summit 
Thursday, October 13, 2011 -- 7:30am - 9:30am
Fenwick & West - 801 California Street, Mountain View
  

Join us for an exceptional morning as our panel of medical device experts discuss "Overcoming Challenges in Medical Device Development: An Honest Conversation."

Speakers Include: 

Dr. Tomas Fogarty, Founder of Fogarty Institute for Innovation
Dr. Ken Sumner, Vice President of Worldwide Scientific Affairs for Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc. (a Johnson & Johnson Company)
Tessa Yamut, Vice President of Regulatory and Clinical Affairs for BioVentrix

Don't miss this original conversation that is sure to inspire and inform.
Click here to register 

 

Ethernet Fabrics: Providing a Foundation for Cloud Optimized Networks
Thursday, November 3, 2011-- 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Brocade - Executive Briefing Center - 130 Holger Way, San Jose

Experts agree that cloud computing will put an even greater strain on today's data center architectures. If a move to the cloud is in your organization's future, now is the time to prepare. To help you get started, we invite you to attend an Ethernet Fabric Solution Briefing on November 3rd.

This event, co-sponsored by Hula Networks, Brocade and TelePacific in partnership with the Mountain View Chamber of Commerce, is your opportunity to learn about revolutionary Brocade VDX™  Data Center Switches featuring Brocade VCS™ technology-the industry's first true Ethernet fabric solution specifically designed for virtualized data centers and cloud-optimized networks. During this event, you will learn... read more or to RSVP 
Save the Date: BigWig Luncheon

Wednesday, October 26, 2011 -- 11:30am - 1:30pm

Location: TBA 

 

The Chamber of Commerce Mountain View will be hosting another great BigWig Lunch on October 26, 2011 on Corporate Philanthropy. Please check back with us at www.chambermv.org for more details.  

 
Providing Opportunities for Relationship Building
October Business Mixer @ Bank of the West
Wednesday, October 12, 2011-- 5pm - 7pm  
Location: Bank of the West - 501 Castro Street, Mountain View 

Art & Wine is over and we are back to business! Join us for this month's business mixer at Bank of the West. Don't forget your business cards. Pre register and admisison is $5 for members and $10 for non-members. 
 
Festiv'ALL 2011
Wednesday, October 12, 2011 -- 5:30pm - 8:00pm  
Location: San Jose Convention Center - 150 West San Carlos St., San Jose  
  

2011 continues the tradition of one of Silicon Valley's most celebrated diverse small business events, Festiv'ALL, to be held on Wednesday October 12, 2011, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, at the San Jose Convention Center. This multi-cultural networking event is a collaboration of the region's leading diverse business and professional organizations.

  

Festiv'ALL is an excellent opportunity for your members and those of other participating organizations to meet, greet, and network. The event will have numerous representations from local business-serving agencies and associations, free food samples from various multicultural restaurants, as well as ongoing entertainment.

 

RSVP Now

 

Build Your Business By Generating Professional Business Leads  
Business ConneXions: Wednesday Group meets weekly, 3 - 4pm, in the meeting room at East West Bookstore, 324 Castro St., Mountain View. For more information about this group, please contact: Tawnya Anderson - [email protected].

 

Business ConneXions: Thursday Group meets weekly, 8:15 - 9:15am at the Clocktower Coffee conference room located at 425 N. Whisman Rd., Mountain View. Guests are welcome to attend any meeting two times for free! For more information about this group, please contact: Lauren Liebert - [email protected]
or Eliza Snow - [email protected].
Business Connexions Thursday Group is Hosting an Open House on October 13, 2011   
Thursday, October 13, 2011 -- 8:15am - 9:15am
Clocktower Coffee Conf. Rm - 425 N. Whisman Rd., Mountain View

Calling all business professionals who are interested in a networking group but haven't found the right fit. Business Connexions Thursday group is hosting an open house on 10/13/2011, where you can meet the 25+ members who could be your new sales force! There will be a special presentation by Heidi Sloss, business coach, on how to connect with your prospects in order to jump start the sales cycle. Breakfast and coffee will be provided.
    

B
usiness Connexions meets weekly on Thursdays from 8:15 A.M. to 9:15 A.M. at Clocktower Coffee conference room, 425 N. Whisman Rd., Mountain View. This group has been meeting for over 5 years and leads are passed between members that turn into closed business.
Yipee Halloween Mixer 
Thursday, October 27, 2011 -- 5pm - 7pm  
Location: TBD

 

Join Yipee at this month's mixer and get into the "spirit" of things by having a tasteful costume contest. Come to the mixer dressed as an exaggerated version of your job and not only will you get be entered to win a $100 cash prize for best costume! Stay tuned for more details at www.yipeesv.com.

Promoting the Community
Introducing the Leadership Mountain View Class of 2012 

September 16th marked the first program day for Leadership Mountain View's class of 2012.

 

Hosted by Microsoft, the class engaged in a full day of exploring leadership traits and getting to know each other through team building exercises. The class was welcomed by Mayor Jac Siegel, LMV Council Chair Leane Reelfs, Chamber President and CEO Oscar Garcia and Microsoft's Academic Program Manager Lisa Marie Carlson... read more

Nominations Open for Celebration of Leaders 
The Chamber of Commerce Mountain View is proud to announce the 17th Annual Celebration of Leaders Awards, which each year recognizes exceptional contributions and service to the Mountain View Community. We are currently inviting nominations for the "Outstanding Business" Awards, to be presented to the winners on Friday, January 27, 2012.  Submit your nominations today by clicking here.
Ambassador of the Month: Susan Myers  

 

Susan Myers is president of Myers Coaching & Consulting, Inc. She is a credentialed, professional coach who helps individuals and teams create success on their own terms. Her clients include leaders and professionals primarily from business and law-related organizations. She partners with her clients to:
-Lead effectively in their work and/or community
-Launch a new business or revitalize an existing business
-Reenergize their employees' commitment and performance
-Create work/life balance
 
Susan believes that being an Ambassador offers a great perspective for... read more

 

Ribbon Cutting Celebration: Big Frog Custom T-Shirts and More of Mountain View 

Thursday, October 6, 2011 -- 5:00pm - 7:00pm

550 Showers Drive, Mountain View

 

BIG FROG Custom T-Shirts and More of Mountain View has finally turned on the OPEN sign!!

We are located at 550 Showers Drive in Mountain View, in the San Antonio Shopping Center (right near Trader Joe's).

 

Everybody has something to say, so say it on a BIG FROG t-shirt!Small business, corporate events, reunions, teams, schools, friends, and families - they all love visiting BIG FROG to have their custom t-shirts created... read more about Big Frog Ribbon Cutting Event.

New ILoveMV Stickers 

Great news: The new ILoveMV stickers have arrived! Thank you for your patience. I mailed some out already to those that asked and sent me their addresses. If you want one and promise to display it proudly in the community, I would be happy to send it to you. It would be fabulous if you took a photo of it on your vehicle, backpack, Radio Flyer wagon, whatever and sent me the photo so I can post it to the "I Love Mountain View" fan page on Facebook... read more 

Creating a Strong Local Economy
Morning Buzz presents: Recordkeeping for Taxes and Other Natural Disasters 

Tuesday, October 25, 2011 - 8:30am - 9:30am

Country Gourmet, Mountain View 

 

Having a precise recordkeeping system is not high on everyone's to-do list. Yet, records make a difference when applying for a bank loan, determining insurance reimbursement after a disaster, or claiming deductions on a tax return.

Learn what records are important to keep, what can be discarded, and how to decide where and how records will be stored. Leave with brochures and handouts listing steps for reconstructing records after a disaster... read more or RSVP 
 
Seeking to Start, Grow or Expand Your Small Business?

The Silicon Valley Small Business Development Center (Silicon Valley SBDC) can assist you through various stages of your business in several areas, including: developing a quality business plan, identifying your most lucrative customers, increasing sales and profits, determining financing options, pursuing marketing to the government, identifying technology solutions... read more

How Long Are You on the Hook for a Tax Assessment?

A frequent question from taxpayers is: how long does the IRS have to question and assess additional tax on my tax returns? For most taxpayers who reported all their income, the IRS has three years from the date of filing the returns to examine them. This period is termed the statute of limitations. But wait - as in all things taxes, it is not that clean cut. Here are some... read more

New Poster for 2011 - NLRB Requires Notification of Unionization Rights

On August 25, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a final rule requiring employers to notify employees of their rights under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). The NLRA regulates most private sector labor-management relations in the United States.

 

The rule is scheduled to take effect on November 14, 2011, and employers will be required to start posting the new NLRA notice on or before that date. Read more about the new rule.

Member News
Special 50% Discount for Microsoft SharePoint Server Conference
Thursday, November 3, 2011-- 7:30am - 6:00pm
Microsoft Technology Center - 1065 La Avenida St., Mountain View

SharePoint Intelligence is a Microsoft Award Winning Conference. In this local, one-day, Microsoft SharePoint Conference, users of all kinds (Executives, SharePoint Administrators, SharePoint Developers, SharePoint Designers, Power Users, etc...) can attend several different types of one hour sessions to get a complete overview of the true power Microsoft SharePoint Server can bring to your organization. An exclusive 50% discount for Chamber members.  Use code ChamberMV.
 
You can also find more information at: SharePoint Intelligence Conference.
ShopMountainView.com Drop-In Session   

Tuesday, October 18, 2011 - 5:30pm

450 Cambridge Ave., Palo Alto 

 

Don't miss out in this month's session on October 18th at 5:30pm.

Get the most out of the ShopMountainView.com program. Come to an informal one-hour drop-in session on the third Tuesday of each month at Embarcadero Media's office in Palo Alto. During these sessions you can learn how to maximize your profile and ask any questions you have about the program.

If you have any questions please contact Rachel Hatch ([email protected], 650-223-6587). Embarcadero Media - 450 Cambridge Avenue, Palo Alto.
Downtown Parking Lot Closure 

The temporary downtown parking lot at the corner of West Evelyn Avenue and Franklin Street will be closing on October 17, 2011, so construction can begin on the downtown affordable family development.  Large 4' x 8' signs have been installed at four locations, as shown on the attached map.  A copy of the sign is also attached along with the map of alternate parking areas.  In addition to the large signs, 12 small signs will be placed throughout the parking lot. 

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.