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Chamber Newsletter
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September 1st, 2015
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Greetings!
Tonight, we will be at the Verge Restaurant for the Chamber Happy Hour. The Wine Walk is coming up in three weeks, please register as tickets will sell out. At the end of the month, we will be back at Hult's Restaurant for an LGYP Mixer featuring guest speaker Assemblymember Evan Low. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Zack Marks
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| You're Invited to a Town Council Meeting tonight! |
There is a Town Council meeting tonight at 7pm. Your participation at Council meeting is highly encouraged. Topics of discussion will be cut-through traffic, water conservation, formula retail, specialty retail and outdoor seating. Please come to this meeting to voice your suggestions, ideas, and opinions regarding these issues.
If you are unable to attend, please send an email with your feedback, suggestions, and comments to:
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| Town Seeks Public Private Partnership to Construct a Parking Garage |
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The Town of Los Gatos has released a Request for Information (RFI) for firms to provide information and express interest in participating in a public private partnership to construct a mixed use building with public parking in Downtown Los Gatos. The Town's goal is to augment the parking supply Downtown while meeting low income housing needs and providing an opportunity for additional retail space.
The Town Council appointed an Ad Hoc Committee made up of two Council members to explore this concept. The project is the result of the work of the Ad Hoc Committee, and the full Council supported the Request for Information to obtain responses from developers and other businesses. The project would incorporate several Town-owned parcels on West Main Street between Santa Cruz Avenue and Lyndon Avenue. The parcels currently provide parking as surface lots and are ideally situated for expanded parking.
The results of the RFI will help the Council explore options for the site. The public has had the opportunity to participate in the Ad Hoc Committee meetings and public engagement will continue as the prospective project develops.
Additional information about the RFI is available on the Town website at:
An online conference for interested companies is scheduled for September 9 at 11 am.
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 Chamber Happy Hour
Tuesday, September 1, 2015 from 5 PM to 6:30 PM
Join us for our monthly Chamber Happy Hour! Located at Verge Restaurant at the Toll House Hotel. Enjoy appetizers and Happy Hour priced cocktails!
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Wine Walk
Saturday September 19, 2015 from 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM
The Los Gatos Wine Walk is always a great event. With so many great local wineries, world-class wine is not hard to find. $50 per person.
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 Los Gatos Young Professionals Mixer
Tuesday, September 29, 2015 from 5 PM to 7 PM
Join the Los Gatos Young Professionals and Assemblymember Evan Low for a mixer at Hult's Restaurant! Come and check out Hult's new patio! Free for LGYP Members and $10 for Prospective Members.
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| Upgrade your Business Listing on our 2016 Annual Directory! |
The 2015 Annual Directory is available online for you to check out.
Find information about the Town of Los Gatos, Community Resources, Chamber Members, Dining Guide, Accommodations, Real Estate, and Professional Services.
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| New Town Manager Selected in Los Gatos |
The Town of Los Gatos announced the selection of Laurel Prevetti as its next Town Manager. Ms. Prevetti has almost 30 years of experience as a local government professional. She holds Bachelor and Master's Degrees from UC Berkeley. Ms. Prevetti joined the Town in May 2014, serving in the dual role of Assistant Town Manager and Community Development Director. Prior to joining the Town, Ms. Prevetti was an executive leader with the City of San Jose.
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| Los Gatos Library - Local History Volunteers Wanted |
The Los Gatos Library is currently seeking new volunteers for the local history project. Community members with a strong grasp of Los Gatos history, a willingness to connect with community members, a strong technological background, and/or a few extra hours to share each week are being sought to enrich and enliven programs and to continue to digitize and enhance Los Gatos' online historical collections. If you are interested in joining our fantastic group of volunteers, please complete the online application available at http://www.losgatosca.gov//forms.aspx?FID=85 or contact Melissa Maglio at (408) 399-5724.
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Member & Stakeholder News
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September 5th, 5:30pm - 9:30pm The 3rd Annual Los Gatos Park Dance will have Los Gatos dancing into this Saturday night to two outstanding bands. Los Gatos' own The Houserockers are a hugely popular Rock & Soul band, featuring a wailing 5 piece horn section. The Johnny Neri Band, a high energy dance party group, who play Classic Rock, R&B, and Soul open the Park Dance. Last year's Los Gatos Park Dance had 3,500 people dancing the summer away. Music starts at 5:30 and there'll be dancing til 9:30. Can you think of a better way to end your summer?! For more information, visit here.
September 9th, 10am The Terraces of Los Gatos will be having a Multicultural event. Please join them with Mayor Jensen to celebrate! This event will take place at 800 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos, CA.
September 12th, 6pm - 10pm Guglielmo Winery is having their 90th Anniversary Gala Celebration. Come and meet the Guglielmo Family. There will be a special 90th Anniversary Wine Release and Gourmet Dinner featuring Joe Lenigan 15 Piece Big Band. For more information, visit here.
September 24th, 6pm - 9pm Byington Winery invites you to the Winemaker Dinner. Sit down for a romantic evening in our Wine Cave, 40 feet below ground. Our Winemaker Andrew Brenkwitz will be sampling some of our latest vintages directly from oak barrels. This special evening includes a luxury five-course gourmet dinner catered by well-known authentic Italian restaurant Il Fornaio. Seats are limited! RSVP here.
September 25th, 6:30pm The Town of Los Gatos & Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad invites you to Screen on the Green at Oak Meadow Park. Please join us at Oak Meadow Park for an evening of family fun. The featured film, Frozen, will be shown on a 25' inflatable movie screen. Children's activities will begin at 6:30 p.m., and showtime is 7:30 p.m. For your enjoyment during the film, bring flashlights, blankets and low back chairs.
September 30th, 11am - 2:30pm Sweeney, Mason, Wilson & Bosomworth is presenting at Exit and Succession Planning Panel. Many business owners are perplexed by the challenge of exiting their company. For most it represents the lion's share of their wealth, but is illiquid and the exit process can be intimidating. Exit planning is a team effort and our presenters collaborate to help you understand your options and chart a course toward your desired outcome. Join 3 experts for this lunch & learn panel presentation. This panel will take place at Hyatt Regency Santa Clara. RSVP to reserve your seat. Please contact Jenn Rogers at jenn@summitadvisors.com or 925.866.7800.
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September 12th, 9am Pose 4 A Purpose will be having their Outdoor Yoga Festival at Vasona Lake Park. This is an event that brings together yoga practitioners and teachers in a fun way to raise money for the programs at Cancer CAREpoint. Visit here to register.
September 19th, 5pm - 9pm Santa Clara County Farm Bureau will be having their 3rd Annual Farm to Table event at Uesugi Farms Pumpkin Park. This event is a way to showcase all that Santa Clara County offers. For more information, email info@sccfarmbureau.org or call (408) 776-1684.
September 26th, 10am - 2pm Los Gatos CASA (Community Against Substance Abuse) is having a Prescription Drop-Off event. Turn in your unused or expired medication for sage disposal. Bring glass thermometers to exchange for a digital solar thermometer. They are also accepting household batteries, cell phones, and eyeglasses for recycling. This event takes place at the LG Parks & Public Works Service Center at 41 Miles Ave, Los Gatos.
September 26th, 10am - 4pm Cañada College Fashion Department is hosting its annual "Artistry in Fashion" non-profit event. This shopping extravaganza features dozens of designers selling clothing, jewelry, and other fashions. On-site food vendors and free parking are available. Tickets are $10, which benefits student scholarships. For more information: www.ArtistryInFashion.com or call 650-306-3370.
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Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
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 Alex Hult
hockey player from Sweden. Alex works with local growers to obtain fresh ingredients to create amazing food. Hult's specializes in "farm-to-table" cuisine and recently started serving lunch. Come check out Hult's new outdoor patio! |
 Patti Rice
Patti has served three terms as President of the Board of Directors. She is the owner Los Gatos Morning Rotary and enjoys supporting health-minded programs. Never |
Joe Pirzynski
Joe is a three-term former Mayor of Los Gatos and served as an elected member of the
Los Gatos Town Council for over 17 years. Joe's professional background includes
almost forty years as a teacher, counselor, administrator, an instructor in graduate
university programs, and 30 years as a Marriage & Family Therapist in private practice.
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 Joe Sweeney
the University of Notre Dame with a BA in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting in 1974, and graduated Magna Cum Laude as a member of the McAuliffe Honor Society from the University of San Francisco School of Law. |
 Pat Wolfram
care experience in both executive and consulting roles at for-profit and not-for-profit hospitals ranging in size from 100 beds to 459 beds. Pat earned a Master's degree in Business Administration and Adult Health and a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. |
 Trevor Schwartz
Trevor is the Senior Vice President of Investments at Raymond James. He is dedicated to the success of his clients through quality planning and thoughtful advice. He assists clients in mapping action plans designed so they may reach their financial goals. In addition, Trevor is a member of Los Gatos Morning Rotary. |
 Dave Hernandez
on cars. He started wrenching right out of high school and has pursued his dream of owning and running his own automotive repair shop ever since. |
Cleve Dayton
The Painting Pros specializes in high-quality residential and commercial painting.
They have earned the "Diamond Certified" rating for the last 8 consecutive years.
Cleve also plays in a Rock and Roll Band named Rusty.
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 Peggy Gibbs
Peggy oversees financial operations, business development partnerships, early
stage funding and business planning for Scientia Schools, a national private high
school social enterprise and BizSmart Global and BizSmart Global India. In addition,
Peggy is co-founder of Camp BizSmart - a nonprofit summer business skills academy.
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 Janice McCabe
residential design and remodeling, hospitality design, professional offices, and retail design. Janice is a member of the Los Gatos Lions Club. |
 Jason Bogan
Jason is the General Manager of the Toll House Hotel. Born and raised on the Gulf
Coast of Florida and a proud graduate of Florida State University, Jason has worked
exclusively in the hospitality industry since turning 16.
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 Rich Tancredi
and-lifestyle magazine produced by professionals who live and breathe Los Gatos and Silicon Valley. |
 Joey McCarthy, Jr.
responsibility at McCarthy Land Company is to direct the company's development operations and assist in the acquisition and entitlement of properties. |
 David Guercio career in the high tech industry. David and his wife, Mary, are the owners of Out of the Envelope, in Los Gatos, which Mary operates. |
 Joseph Anthony Gonzales
Search Firm. He is a high performing and energetic thought leader in retained-search, full-cycle recruitment operations, talent management, executive development programs, and board facilitation. |
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