March 4, 2014
Biz Break
Tuesday, March 4th
5-6:30PM
California Cafe

Tonight.....Join the Los Gatos Chamber Ambassadors for a relaxed social networking for business.  No agenda or announcements!  California cafe generously offers Happy Hour prices on wine & cocktails and complimentary appetizer samples.   No reservations required.  All are welcome!  For more information call 408.354.9300
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Crime Prevention, Safety & Awareness Meeting
Thursday, March 20th
  8:30AM
 Los Gatos Chamber Conference Room
    10 Station Way

The Town of Los Gatos and Chamber of Commerce have arranged for a meeting with the members of the Los Gatos/Monte Sereno Police Department to discuss methods fro crime prevention and awareness for our merchants.  It is important that we work together to prevent shoplifting and other crimes.  Join us for this important discussion.  Let's work together to make business safety a priority for all.  Please contact the Chamber office and let us know you will be attending the meeting.  Refreshments will be served.  408.354.9300

                        

    Business After Hours Mixer

           LeBoulanger
       145 W. Main Street
               02/20/14
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It's Time for the 2014 Photo Contest!

The Visitor's Bureau of the Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce holds the contest asking for local photographers to use Los Gatos as their subject focusing on one or more of the following catagories:
* Seasonal sites, happenings & activities
* Shopping, dining, wine making & tasting, etc.
* Town scenery & the beauty of Los Gatos
* Special category this year  -  Holiday Carriage Rides 

The contest is open to all photographers of all ages. 
A panel of local professional photographers judges the entries.    Winning photos and a sample photograph from each entrant will be displayed at the chamber's June 19th Business After Hours and Photo Award Ceremony at Presentation Center.  A People's Choice Award winner will be chosen that evening by the guests at the event.   For contest details and entry forms please go to the Chamber website: www.losgatoschamber.com  or stop by the office.


 
The Los Gatos Chamber is proud to announce that it will be accepting nominations for its 10th Annual Business/Professional Person of the Year Award and Business of the Year.
Individuals, organizations or businesses may submit nominations. Self nominations are also invited. 

The Business/Professional Person of the Year Award is designed to recognize the outstanding business person or professional who has worked above and beyond expectation to make Los Gatos a better place to live and work: whose contributions have made significant and beneficial impacts on the Los Gatos Community.

The Business of the Year Award is given to a Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce Member that has been in business for 3 years or longer.  The intent is to honor a Chamber business that has given unselfishly for the betterment of Los Gatos and/or its residents.

The Awards will be presented at the Chamber's Annual Dinner & Installation of Officers on July 17, 2014 at La Rinconada Country Club.  Deadline for submission if May 15, 2014.

Nomination forms are available in the Chamber office and online www.losgatoschamber.com 
            

 
Congratulations to Communications Dispatcher, Christine Crosson, as recipient of the Town's Dispatcher of the Year award!  While all dispatchers have worked very hard and taken on additional duties and responsibilities, Christine has participated in several intense projects and has increased her responsibilities, including a lead position assignment.
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2014 Community Information & Business Directories are available in the Chamber Office!
 
MARCH Member and Community Events 
 
March 14  -  4:30-7PM, Dizzy & Grover "Young at Heart" Benefit Concert, LG Adult Recreation Center Large Hall, 208 E. Main St.  Recommended donation $5.  Light refreshments & door prizes.

March 19 -  5:30-7PM, Chamber Night at the Museum,  The Art Museum, 4 Tait Ave.  Business networking combined with experiencing "The Visual Artists Behind the Theater Experience"

March 21  -  8PM, Cuarteto Quiroga from Spain at St.Luke's Church, For more information visit: www.sunsetconcerts.org

March 21  -  6-11PM, Zydeco Party on Bourbon Street.  Dinner & Dancing at the Mountain Winery.  For more information/tickets:  www.mountainwinery.com

March 23 
-2:30PM,  Gwendolyn Mok at the piano, Los Gatos High School Theatre,  20 High School Court.  For more information call 408.395.4283 or email:  [email protected]

March 29  -  2-4PM,  Silver English Tea & Silent Auction,  sponsored by Los Gatos-Saratoga AAUW at West Valley College . For tickets:  408.741.1616 or [email protected]






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