April 2014 - In This Issue:
Local University
New Members
Renewing Members
Community News
Featured Event
LOCAL UNIVERSITY

We've taken our Social Media Conference to another level! We've partnered up with Local U to bring in some of the nation's leading online marketing experts for an intensive four-hour crash course in Internet marketing that will help you navigate the possibilities for marketing your business on the web. Learn More 

Networking Opportunities
GROW YOUR BUSINESS BY ATTENDING THE 1ST ANNUAL SILICON VALLEY CHAMBER BUSINESS XPO
Santa Clara County Chambers of Commerce are partnering to present the first annual Silicon Valley Chamber Business Xpo on April 10, 2014 at the Santa Clara Convention Center.  Learn More
Promoting the Community
ATHENA AWARD GOES TO...
Chamber of Commerce Mountain View is proud to announce the 23rd Annual ATHENA Award and the 5th Annual ATHENA Young Professional Award. This year's recipient of the ATHENA Award is Jessica Nowaski, Captain of the Mountain View Police Dept. Our Young Professional ATHENA Award recipient is Davida Brooks, Marketing Coordinator at Sum of All Numbers. Read More
LEADERSHIP MOUNTAIN VIEW IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR CLASS OF 2015
Leadership Mountain View (LMV), now in its 25th year, is accepting applications for the Class of 2015. Join a network of over 550 alumni: business and community leaders, business owners, education and nonprofit leaders as well as current and former elected officials... Learn More
CONGRATULATIONS SOAR SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
The Chamber of Commerce is proud to support our local students and is once again awarding scholarships. Thanks to the support of members, we will be awarding $1,500 scholarships to the local students and recognizing them at the upcoming Athena/SOAR Luncheon... Learn More
AMBASSADOR OF THE MONTH
David Joud is the President of Dynamic Strategic Alignment - a company he founded in 2004.

David is a Certified Business Coach.  He works primarily with Executives and local entrepreneurs. His clients' commonality is that they thrive on the entrepreneurial spirit.  They are people who want to take control of their business, reach their potential, and gain... Read More 

SILICON VALLEY IRISH FLEADH MAY 17-18, 2014

1st Annual Irish Fleadh (pronounced: FLA, Irish word for "festival")  will take place in the back parking lot of St. Stephens Green. Festival includes live traditional Irish music, U2 tribute band, Irish dancers, kid's fun zone, beer & wine village, and Irish arts and craft stalls!  Learn More

ILOVEMV: HARMONY & CIJJO
Yesterday our office went out for spa-day together, manicures, pedicures, massages and then lunch. That's one great thing about working at the Chamber of Commerce; we know all the good places to go in Mountain View. Read More
Representing Business to Government
SIGN UP TO BE INVOLVED

The Chamber has participated in an array of projects, partnerships, and legislative support. But, your voice needs to be heard- the decision makers need to hear from you! If you would like to become more involved in the Chamber's public policy efforts or would like to sign up for specific designated emails or Action Alerts, sign up here: Sign Me Up  

CALTRAIN'S MODERNIZATION PROGRAM IS UNDERWAY

The Draft Environmental Impact Report of the Peninsula Corridor Electrification has been released and available for public comments until April 29th. Four public meetings and workshops will be held. For more info, visit caltrain.com/modernization.  


VTA HOLDING TWO LOCAL PROJECT OPEN HOUSES ON APRIL 9
VTA is hosting two April Open Houses at the Mountain View City Hall that will focus on VTA's many active and planned projects in Mountain View, including the light rail double tracking project, Express Lanes on SR 85 and US 101, bus rapid transit, and bus and light rail service changes.

 

A morning open house has been scheduled to make it more convenient for the business community to participate. Project planners and community relations staff will be present to field your questions. For more information, please visit the Chamber's community calendar or www.vta.org.

 

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