September
Business After Hours MIXER
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THURSDAY
September 27
5:30 - 7:00PM
Hosted by
Intero Real
Estate Services
496 First St., Suite 200
Los Altos
$5.00 Members $15.00 Non-Members Bring your brochures and business cards for networking! Sign up online! www.losaltoschamber.org |
Welcome
New Members
August 2012
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ARETÉ DANCE CENTER Rebecca Bishop 979 Fremont Ave. Los Altos, CA 94024 (408) 824-0074 ballroomdancebayarea@gmail.com Dance Instruction EVERBANK Don Joost 496 First St., #100 Los Altos, CA 94022 (650) 269-0579 Don.Joost@EverBank.com http://djoost.everbankmortgage.com Real Estate Loans/Mortgage Lenders LAUREN MILLS: DIVORCE COACH Lauren Mills 111 Main St., Ste. J-2 Los Altos, CA 94022 (650) 949-1026 Fax: (650)949-1039 lauren-mills@comcast.net www.laurenmillsdivorcecoach.com Divorce Assistance PINEAPPLE BAR & GRILL Javad Mehranfar 4926 El Camino Real Los Altos, CA 94022 (650) 938-8100 Fax: (650) 938-8101 oktay@pineapplebarandgrill.com www.pineapplebarandgrill.com Restaurants SIMPLY GREEN CLEANING Nestor Arellano 395 E. Evelyn Ave., #132 Sunnyvale, CA 94086 (408) 368-4004 nestorarellano@sgreenclean.com www.sgreenclean.com House Cleaning Services US BANCORP INVESTMENTS Mera Tawfik-Oshana 300 Main St. & 1001 Fremont Ave. Los Altos, CA 94022 (650) 965-1869 mera.tawfik@usbank.com Financial Services |
Renewing Members
August 2012 | |
51 Years
Lehigh Cement Co.
20-24 Years
Mtn. View/Los Altos
Union High School Dist.
15 - 19 Years
Foothills Congregational Church
John Woodfin, EverBank
Performance Premiums, Inc.
Viscusi Elson & Rutt of Los Altos
10 - 14 Years
F.I.T.
Northern Trust
Signs Unlimited
5 - 9 Years
Boston Private Bank & Trust Co. (formerly Borel)
Brian's Restaurant
Bruce Bauer Lumber & Supply
Bullis Charter School
Cammie Brodie, Everbank
Curves on Homestead
Denise Welsh,
Intero Real Estate Services
Peninsula Acupuncture
SST Insurance Brokers, Inc.
Whole Foods Market
1 - 4 Years
Evolve Gyrotonic, Yoga & Pilates
Heavenly Maids
Isaac & Maryam Malek,
Intero Real Estate Services
Jeffrey A. Morris Group, Inc.
Kim Cranston
Lynn Wilson Roberts,
Alain Pinel Realtors
Michael Wm. Murphy, Rolfer
Mission Trail Waste Systems, Inc.
Oshman Family Jewish
Community Center
Rich Mathers Construction, Inc.
Securita, Inc.
Shirley Bailey, Alain Pinel Realtors
Shoreline Printing
TeamLogic IT
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Chamber Officers
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David Bergman, Chair
Intero Real Estate Services
Steve Fick, 1st Vice Chair
Boston Private Bank & Trust Co.
Barry Groves, 2nd Vice Chair
MV/LA High School District
Marti Kambe, Treasurer
Kambe & Mahan, CPA's
Sam Pesner, Past Chair
Los Altos Optometric Group
Board of Directors
Gini Brown, Children's Corner
Dan Brunello, Le Boulanger
Jim Flynn, State Farm Insurance
Bob Galen, Young, Craig + Co., LLP
Randy Gard, Gard & Kaslow, LLP
Georgie Gleim, Gleim Jewelers
Julie Handley, Dinah's Garden Hotel
Randall Hull, The Brand Ranch
Ilona Lindauer, IKB, Inc.
Scott O'Brien, Cassidy Turley
Pat Richards, NOVA
Scott Riches, Pinewood School
Eamon Rooney, ActionCOACH
Brian Whitlock, Brian's Restaurant
Ex officio
Jeanne Evilsizer,
Town of Los Altos Hills
Deborah Padovan,
Town of Los Altos Hills
Kathy Kleinbaum,
City of Los Altos
Staff
Julie Rose, President
Gayle Carter, Executive Assistant
Tammy Serna, Bookkeeper
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You're Invited: Reusable
Transport Packaging WorkshopMaking smart decisions about transport packaging materials--such as pallets and boxes--can save costs, reduce product damage and lower your company's environmental footprint. Evaluate what reusable transport packaging could do for your business at this FREE 3 hour educational workshop! Tuesday, September 11 9:00AM - 12:00PMIncludes Continental Breakfast
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Los Altos Art & Bike Charity
Friday, September 21
 The Method Makers in collaboration with 359 State Street Bicycle Shop will host a special Live Art fund raising event for the World Bicycle Relief Organization.
Live Music By:
Secret Sidewalk
Raffles for works of Art & Local Goods & Services
Free Beer & Wine Served
More information
Show goes from 8 till late
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Congratulations to Maureen Jones of
All Horizons Travel
 Maureen Jones of All Horizons Travel in Los Altos was recently named one of Travel Agent magazine's "Top 25 Agents" of 2012. For information about All Horizons Travel and Maureen:
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Silicon Valley SCORE
Offers Seminars
and FREE Counseling
Silicon Valley SCORE has over 50 counselors to help small businesses grow and prosper. SCORE counselors are experienced executives who have years of varied business experience. They are able to provide you with the information and direction you may need.
SCORE counselors are available at the Los Altos Chamber of Commerce the 4th Tuesday of every month for one hour sessions from 9:30AM - 12:30PM. To make an appointment call Gayle at 948-1455. For additional information on SCORE: www.svscore.org
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Members Don't Forget.....
Your Staff is welcome at Chamber events even if you can't attend!
Even if YOU cannot attend a Chamber event such as a monthly Mixer, your member benefits extend to your employees to attend on your behalf and generate more business for your company!
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Chamber Web Site Advertising Opportunities!
Enhanced Listing in the Business Directory: Company logo or a photo of your business or yourself - $150 Company logo AND a photo of yourbusiness or yourself - $200 Home Page Banner Ad: $1200 for one year (limited number) Business Directory Banner Ad: $1500 for one year (limited number) Sample Banner Ad |
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Los Altos City Council Candidates Forum
Sponsored by the Los Altos Chamber of Commerce
and the Los Altos Village Association
Monday, September 17, 7:00PM
Meet the candidates running for Los Altos City Council!
Los Altos Library Program Room
13 S. San Antonio Rd.
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Los Altos Fall Festival
October 6 & 7
Come join the fun! Listen to music, enjoy fine wine and micro-brewed beers and good food while browsing over 150 arts & craft booths, a spectacular Classic Car Show and the popular Children's Alley!
The Chamber still needs volunteers for this event.
Let us know if you can help!
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Los Altos Chamber of Commerce Presents:
April 7 - 16, 2013
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Thank you to the Assistance League of Los Altos for hosting a terrific August Mixer at the Costume Bank
 Hats off to you!
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The September 7th Downtown Los Altos First Friday will be a special event! From 6-8pm that evening the Los Altos Town Crier will celebrate its 65th birthday, hosting a free ice cream social, offering children's games, and providing music and other activities related to its long history of being part of the Los Altos community. The Town Crier offices will be open for touring.
In addition, this First Friday features 29 open downtown stores and galleries, many offering complimentary refreshments, promotions, and in-store events.
The streets will be alive with music and downtown restaurants will be open and serving a wide selection of cuisines. All downtown parking is free.
The Los Altos Chamber of Commerce
extends its BEST WISHES to the
LOS ALTOS TOWN CRIER on its 65th birthday! |
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Historic Bike Tour
Saturday, September 29, 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Sponsored by GreenTown Los Altos
Hop on your bike and see Los Altos from a whole new point of view, touring historical points of interest and hearing the story of Los Altos--you're going to love it. A ride of about 12 miles, we will visit at least 35 points of interest including houses, commercial buildings, churches and parks. The ride is on fairly level ground, and with all the good story telling is expected to take about 3 hours. Space is limited. Register at:
www.greentownlosaltos.org
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Get Specialized Training for Your Workers
 NOVA, your local workforce investment board, is partnering with the California Workforce Association to connect you to training resources to offset the cost of upgrading your employees' skills. This Employment Training Panel (ETP) program aims to ensure that companies operating in California remain competitive and is designed to lessen the need for layoffs. - For-profit employers are eligible (except retail and other strictly local service companies)
- Most types of formal training are allowable to advance your employees' skills
- Training may range from a minimum of 24 hours to a maximum of approximately 200 hours
- Trainees must be employed at least 35 hours per week and earn at least $15.70 per hour (cash wage plus health benefits)
- Trainees must remain on the job for 90 days after completing training in order for company to receive training reimbursement
Interested employers must complete a Certification Statement and return it to NOVA by September 10, 2012. The form and more information are on NOVA's website at
http://bit.ly/PktpSw
Please have interested employers send the Certification Statements to Jeannette Langdell at NOVA. For questions, they can contact Randall Echevarria, CWA Project Manager, rechevarria@calworkforce.org or 916.325.1610
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Come Celebrate Whole Foods Market
6th Anniversary!
 Join us at Whole Foods Market Los Altos on Saturday, September 15th from 12-3pm as we celebrate our 6th Anniversary! Come experience a Seattle-style Seafood Roadshow, meet our vendors, enjoy tasty foods, and fun activities like face painting, a cake walk, free photo flipbook, and more! Enjoy live music and our beer & wine garden. FREE giveaway for the 1st 200 attendees! This is a FREE event and cost of food offerings may vary. The store is located at 4800 El Camino Real Los Altos, CA 94022. For more updates on event info follow us on facebook at www.facebook.com/WFMLosAltos |
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Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal Invites you to "Social Media for Business"
The Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal invites you to join us for an educational networking seminar. During this 3-hour program, you will learn how to utilize social media in your business, grow your audiences and create strategies that will help you convert fans and followers into clients and referrals.
Friday, September 21, 2012, 7:30am-11:30am
Cost: $75
Attendance is limited to the first 60 registrants, sign up today!
For more information/registration:
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"Hidden History" Walking Tour
Sunday, September 30, 4:00 - 7:00PM
 Tour downtown Los Altos as it might have been decades ago. Enjoy costumed docents interpreting some of our often-colorful historical personages. The walking tour lasts about an hour, followed by a post-party. Your ticket also includes a choice of two commemorative prints, and your first glass of wine at the party. Additional commemorative prints are available at $10 each, and special wine with a custom label is available. Both make perfect gifts! This event is co-sponsored by the Los Altos Village Association and the Los Altos History Museum. Tickets are $25 per person and are available through: Los Altos Village Association 216 Main Street - 949-5282 Los Altos History Museum 51 So. San Antonio Road - 948-9427 x14 |
California and Federal Employment
Notices Poster
Order your 2013 poster through the Los Altos Chamber of Commerce! This all-in-one poster from the California Chamber contains the 16 required state and federal employment notices that all California employers must post, as well as mandatory updates for 2013. Choose from a laminated or non-laminated all-in-one poster in English or Spanish:
26"x39.75" poster with all 16 required
California and federal notices  Paper poster: $25.00
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Tell a Friend!
Special NEW offer for New Chamber Members
and YOU our current member!
For the month of August if YOU refer a business to the Chamber and they join, you will also receive a FREE weekend night stay at the Courtyard Marriott in Los Altos/Palo Alto!
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