Chamber Weekly  Newsletter
March 28th, 2016
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Greetings!

We have exciting news! Our Board of Directors has grown. Please help us welcome Teri Hope of Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company & Gavin McClements of the Best Western Inn of Los Gatos. Both have been longtime active members in our community and their energy will surely bring about some great new ideas.
 
I'd like to highlight a wonderful community event hosted by one of our members, Boomerang Toner & Ink. Owner Melody Garliepp has a sister company called Chick N Bees. They are having a Spring Honey Tasting event this coming Saturday, April 2nd from 2-5pm. This event is free to the public and great for the kids too. Beekeepers from all over the area will be present to share their honey and talk about the challenges facing the bee population in our area. For more information and directions please click on the event link below.
 
Our Biz to Biz Networking Luncheon is already sold out! I'd like to personally offer my thanks to Doug Merritt for offering his time to speak with our members at this fantastic event. I hope all of you who were lucky enough to get a ticket will get a chance to say hello to him on Tuesday. It should be a beautiful spring day up at Testarossa.
 
Not able to go to the Biz to Biz Luncheon? Then you won't want to miss our next event happening April 12th at Verge Restaurant. This Business After Hours Mixer is a great casual way to connect. I encourage everyone to pre-register using the event link below. The cost is only $10 per person which includes complimentary appetizers and a drink. See you there!
 
Lastly, I'd like to personally welcome our new members to the Chamber and thank our members who renewed this month. We are happy to have you and I encourage all of our members to reach out and connect with them as well. Chamber membership is all about connecting and seeing what we can each do for each other to make our businesses grow and Los Gatos to be the best Town in the Valley. We just opened up our patio at Hult's so please stop by for lunch and tell me in person how I can better serve you as the Chamber President.
 
Sincerely, 

Alex Hult
Hult's Restaurant, Board President

Town of Los Gatos
         Council Meeting            

The Planning Commission is holding a
Special Meeting to be held on:

Wednesday, March 30th, 2016      7:00pm

On the agenda is discussion on the North 40 Development Proposal. Keep up with the news and changes proposed for your town!


Mark you calendar now for these future meetings:

Town Council/Parking Authority 4/5/16 7pm

Planning Commission 
4/13/16 7pm


Can't be there in person?
Check here for a live feed and archived agendas from past sessions.

Introducing Our New Board Members
Teri Hope               

Teri owns and operates the Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company. She is a very active, longtime member of our community. A founding member of Los Gatos Music & Arts who produce the Jazz on the Plazz summer concert series as well as an active member other community organizations. Her passion for Los Gatos and support for small business makes her a wonderful asset to our team.
 
Gavin McClements               

Gavin is the general manager for the Best Western Inn of Los Gatos and has been an active member of the Los Gatos Visitors Bureau, organizing the Wine Walks since 2014.  With the Chamber, he hopes to find ways  to increase visibility of our town, to attract more people to enjoy all our businesses and community events.
 

Newmembers
Welcome New Chamber Members!
We are so happy you have joined us!

Please say hello to New Members: 

Renewing Members:
Sexton & Freidin Insurance Services
J.D. Van Nest & Associates
Corinthian International Parking Svcs.
Los Gatos Cafe
Kitsch Couture
Best Western Inn of Los Gatos
ROCKS Blow Dry Bar
Campo di Bocce
Integra Insurance Solutions
Los Gatos Music & Arts
Los Gatos Meadows
State Farm Insurance-Eva Martin-Long
 
We look forward to meeting you in person at one of our upcoming networking events!  




What  fantastic Ribbon Cutting Event at College Nannies & Tutors we had! 
Our thanks again to Mayor Spector for doing the honors. Stop in and say hello to Vanessa and her team located at 14172 Blossom Hill Road.
Upcoming Events
Biz-to-Biz Networking Luncheon  Biz2Biz        SOLD OUT

 

Tuesday, March 29, 2016 from 11:30am - 1pm

 

Come and join us for our Biz to Biz Networking Luncheon. Out guest speaker is Doug Merritt, President & Chief Executive Officer of Splunk! Splunk is the leading software platform. $25 for Members and $30 for Prospective Members. 

 

Tuesday, April 12, 2016 from 5;30pm-7:00pm


 
Verge Restaurant is hosting our newest Business After Hours Mixer this month! Come and check out their new Courtyard! Taste samples of their culinary delights and sip on specialty drinks. Don't forget to bring your business card for a chance at a fun door prize! Spaces are limited, please RSVP . $10 for Members & Prospective Members. 

 

Saturday, April 30, 2016 from 1:30pm - 5:30pm

 

Sip tastings from over 40 wineries! Stroll through Downtown Los Gatos to enjoy wine tasting and food samples at local shops, restaurants and under the tall trees of Plaza Park. Tickets are $45 until April 1st! $50 starting April 2nd. 

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Member & Stakeholder News
March 31st, 7pm - 9pm The Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center is hosting an interfaith panel discussion with Jewish, Christian, and Islamic scholars about common themes in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic art. This event is inspired by "Birds of Longing," the art exhibit currently on display at the JCC. Admission is $12. Come early to view the art exhibit and to meet artist Laurie Wohl at a reception 5:30pm. For tickets and more information click here

April 11th, 6pm - 7:30pm Monterey Coast Preparatory will be hosting an Open House event at their new Scotts Valley Campus.  Learn more about MCP's unique learning  program and meet their 5-star staff. See here for more details. 

April 21st, 5pm-7pm Meet Annie Morhauser of Annieglass at The Butter Paddle! All customers purchasing Annieglass now through April 21st will be entered to win an Annieglass serving piece!  The Butter Paddle will offer complimentary engraving on Annieglass purchases from March 21st thru April 21st. See their website for more information. 

April 23rd, 12pm - 3pm Join NUMU, the New Museum of Los Gatos for Family Art Day - Earth Day. Kids, and those young at heart, will explore hands-on art stations, crafts, and live art demos all in celebration of EARTH DAY. Experience the rich talent and diversity of local artists and instructors and explore New Museum Los Gatos, bringing art, innovation, history, and Bay Area Stories to the wide audience of Silicon Valley. Cost is $10 for participating child. For information on this, and other events see their calendar
Now Hiring!
Time Out Clothing is looking for a part time sales associate.  If you love fashion and are interested in becoming part of the team please call 408-354-8653 to leave a message for the manager or drop off a resume in person at the store located at 108 N. Santa Cruz Ave. 
Community News
March 30th, 12pm - 2pm Please join us to honor the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno 
Police officers at a very special recognition luncheon hosted by the LG-MS Police Foundation. This event is an excellent opportunity to connect with our outstanding officers and show your appreciation for the hard working men & women who protect our community. The event will be held at St. Mary's (Howley Hall.) For tickets and more information click here.

April 2nd, 2016 2pm to 5pm SpringHoneyTastingSpring Honey Tasting at Chick n Bees Join Chamber member, Boomerang Toner and Ink and Chick n Bees for their first ever honey tasting in Los Gatos.  The tasting is being held to promote awareness of the bee population and the challenges they face. In addition to sampling , you will be able to meet local bee keepers and purchase their honey. Donations collected at the event will go to UC Davis, on behalf of the Santa Clara County Bee Guild to fund bee research. The event is FREE for all ages! For more detailed information please click here.

April 7th, 1:30pm - 3pm Every Thursday. Los Gatos Recreation Program is hosting Elections From Week to Week, discussions for people interested in a lively, informative discussion of issues surrounding the current elections and news that touches or lives. Held in the Lounge at the LG Adult Recreation Center it is free to members of the 55 Plus Program and $5 for non-members. For more information and to RSVP please call 408-354-1514

April 24th, 9am The Rotary Club of Los Gatos presents the 39th Annual Great Race, a scenic footrace/walk down Highway 9 from Saratoga to Los Gatos.  The 4-mile course takes you from beautiful Big Basin Way in Saratoga, down Highway 9 and finishes on N. Santa Cruz Ave. in scenic Los Gatos. For more information click here
 
April 24th, 10am - 1pm The Town of Los Gatos is proud to present Spring Into Green : an event celebrating sustainability in Los Gatos! Join us as we celebrate Earth Day, Arbor Day, and Keep Los Gatos Beautiful Month in one extravagant event. There will be interactive booths from local community members and environmental vendors, face painting, photo booth & live music. This FREE event will be held in Plaza Park in conjunction with the weekly Farmers Market to promote eating & buying locally. For more information click here.
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