April 1, 2014
Biz Break
Tonight.  April 1, 2014 
5-6:30PM 
California Cafe
50 University Ave.  (Old Town)

Join the Chamber's Ambassadors for a relaxed social networking for business!  No agenda or announcements.  California Cafe generously extends Happy Prices on wine & cocktails and offers complimentary appetizers.  No reservations required.  All are welcome! 
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Ribbon Cutting
Wednesday,  April 2, 2014
5:00 PM
Artisan Wine Depot
16212 Los Gatos Blvd.

 
Business After Hours Mixer
Tri-Chamber Event with
Cupertino,  Los Gatos & Sunnyvale Chambers
Thursday,  April 24, 2014
5:30 - 7 PM
Cupertino Inn
10889 N. De Anza Blvd., Cupertino

Mix & Mingle with some of the finest professionals in our communities.  Wine tasting & refreshments compliments of the Cupertino Inn and Renegade Winery.  RSVP's are a must.  Please contact a participating Chamber by April 16th to say you'll be networking with us!
Cupertino Chamber of Commerce
                 www.cupertino-chamber.org      408.252.7054
Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce
                 www.losgatoschamber.com        408.354.9300
Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce
                 www.svcoc.org
                            408.736.4971                                                       There will be no entry fee for this special event!
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Biz to Biz Networking Luncheon
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
11:30AM - 1:30PM
Testarossa Winery
300 College Avenue
Catered by:  California Cafe

Join us for a great opportunity to introduce your business to potential clients or customers over a delicious lunch.  Guest speaker, Rachael Gibson from the Santa Clara County Valley District Office of Government Relations will discuss how California's drought will impact your business and what you can do about it.   $25 for Members with advanced paid reservations  $30 for prospective members & anyone at the door. RSVP by 4/24/2014.  Please note that we cannot guarantee a seat without advance reservations.  Space is limited.  Make your reservation online at: www.losgatoschamber.com or call 408.354.9300

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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 is accepting nominations for the 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 24, 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 
 

2014 Community Information & Business Directories are available in the Chamber Office and on our website!
 

April Member and Community Events 

April 1  -  5-6:30PM, Biz Break, 
business networking at California Cafe hosted by Los Gatos Chamber Ambassadors.  No reservations required.  All are welcome!

April 3  -  5-7PM, Yappy Hours - Pups on the Patio at Cinnabar Winery.   Dog treats, goody bags & photo opps.  10% off wine by the glass or bottle.  One drink minimum

April 5  -  10am-4pm,  Annual Pet Food & Blanket Drive, at the Los Gatos Eureka Bldg.  236 N. Santa Cruz Ave. (Back parking lot)  For information call 408.354.3188

April 6  -  4-7PM, Small Plates Celebrates, fundraiser for Jewish Family Services of Silicon Valley, at JCC on Oka Rd.  Gourmet Food & Wine paring

April 11,12,13 -Cinnabar introduces their new wine, ZhuSha,which means Cinnabar in Chinese.  This red blend will be served at the Tasting Room with St. Louis Style Spareribs, cole slaw, mac & cheese and corn bread for $25 (rib platter only $15),  Friday and Saturday from 5-7:30 and Sunday from 2-5PM.  Live music too! Cinnabar Winery Tasting Room, 14612 Big Basin Way, Saratoga.  For more information call 408-687-1012 or click here.

April 11  -  4:30-6PM,  "City Folks"  enjoy music of several musicians.  A entertaining mix of classic folk, light rock and blues favorites at 208 E. Main St., LG Adult Recreation Center

April 13  -  2-5PM, Pinot Paradise Grand Cruz Tasting at the Mountain Winery accompanied by amazing food, silent auction and magnums of rare wine.  For info:  www.scmwa.com

April 17  -  6-9PM, Unti Winemaker Dinner at Centonove, 4-course food & wine pairing.  For more information visit www.centonovelosgatos.com

April 19  -   11am-5pm, Spring Passport in the Santa Cruz Mountains.  Visit Burrell School, Loma Prieta, and more for jelly bean & wine pairing.  Tickets $45. Visit: www.scmwa.com

April 24  - 5:30-7PM Business After Hours Tri-Chamber Mixer with Cupertino, Los Gatos & Sunnyvale Chambers at the Cupertino Inn.   For info:  www.losgatoschamber.com

April 25  -  8PM,  The Delphi Trio, at St Luke's Church, $30.  For more information/tickets  visit: www.sunsetconcerts.org 

April 26 & 27  -  12-5PM, SIP for local schools benefit at Lomo Prieta Winery.  50% off all wine sales donated to specific schools.  For info visit:  www.lomaprietawinery.com

April 29  -  11:30am-1pm,  Biz to Biz Networking Luncheon,  Testarossa Winery catered by California Cafe.  For info:  www.losgatoschamber.com

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