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November 2014 - In This Issue:
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Representing Business to Government
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On October 21st, City Council approved a two year pilot program for free community shuttle buses, donated by Google. The program will begin January 2015 and will include 4 shuttles with wi-fi, running on a loop to El Camino Hospital, Shoreline Blvd. and Pear Ave. and San Antonio Shopping Center. There are to be 30 stops and they will operate between 10am - 6pm on weekdays and 12pm to 8pm on weekends and holidays. City Council will receive a full report on the performance after a year of service and will evalute any changes to be made after at least 3 months. For information on the community shuttle, visit City of Mountain- Public Works
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AFFORDABLE HOUSING FEES: MOUNTAIN VIEW OUTREACH
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The Mountain View City Council is having an outreach meeting on November 7th. The Council will be considering increases to the Housing Impact Fees on new office, high-tech, and industrial development at a public hearing in December. Input is being sought from residents, developers, business owners, and anyone else who is interested in the fee modification. The fee could possibly go from $10.26 per net square foot to between $20 - $25/ net square foot on building area more than 10,000 sq. ft. The outreach meeting will be November 7th from 3:30-5pm at the Plaza Conference Room at City Hall. For information, contact linda.lauzze@mountainview.com.
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NFL & BAY AREA SUPER BOWL 50: BUSINESS CONNECT
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The NFL and SF Bay Area's Super Bowl 50 committee have announced the launch of their Business Connect program. The program is aimed to link diverse Bay Area businesses with contracting opportunities related to Super Bowl 50. Business Connect is open to businesses located in the 9 county Bay Area region that are certified as and be 51% owned by a: minority, woman, and/or a disabled veteran. For information on the upcoming workshops or for more information, visit www.sfbaysuperbowl.com/busines-connect.
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 San Francisco-based Pacific Catch is casting a wider net in Silicon Valley with it's sixth location in Mountain View at The Village at San Antonio Center. Join us this month as they host our November Mixer. RSVP Here
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Creating a Strong Local Economy
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 Whether you're just starting out or you've been going strong for years, small business success demands effort on many fronts: building brand awareness, making sales, attracting talent, fundraising, and business development to name a few. So, how do you drive all these priorities effectively-with limited time and resources? And how can LinkedIn help... Read More
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PART 1 - BUSINESS SAFETY AND SECURITY
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 Believe it or not the holidays are upon us already and the Mountain View Police Department would like to provide some tips and reminders to reduce the possibility of you, your employees and your customers from becoming victims of crime. Remember, if you see something, say something. When you get that "something's not feeling" you're probably correct. Trust your instincts and call the police...
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GET YOUR GOBBLE ON WITH SALVE LOCAL NOW!
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As you know by now, we at the chamber partnered with Save Local Now to bring a true "Buy Local" initiative into our community. With the holidays now just weeks away (can you believe it?!), we wanted to highlight how easy it is to promote your business on the SLN platform. Throwing a special Thanksgiving event? No problem! Offering a Thanksgiving FEAST of savings? Even better! Drive consumer traffic by creating promotions on your Save Local Now platform. Read More
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AMBASSADOR OF THE MONTH: JOANNE FRASER
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 I believe my "other life" as a registered nurse, working in the intensive care unit at Stanford and the emergency room at El Camino Hospital, prepared me for the potentially stressful career in real estate. My training taught me not only to ask questions and listen to what a person says, but also to.... Read More
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GRAND OPENING: 18|8 FINE MEN'S SALON
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18|8 Fine Men's Salon, a brand renowned for its distinctive collection of upscale men's services offered at moderate prices, is celebrating its Grand Opening in Mountain View... Read More
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| GRAND OPENING: SAJJ MEDITERRANEAN |
Join us for a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the grand opening weekend of SAJJ
Mediterranean and enjoy authentic Mediterranean food that is fresh and delicious! RSVP Here.
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