The San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce's weekly newsletter
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CHAMBER PUBLICATIONS
THE REALLY USEFUL BOOK 
2016 Edition
 
SILICON VALLEY BUSINESS QUARTERLY
Winter 2016 Issue
HOST A CHAMBER EVENT

Benefits of hosting one of our events include: 

  • Visibility
  • Traffic
  • & More
Engage with us! Host one of our monthly events in 2017.


EMPLOYMENT POSTERS

RIBBON CUTTINGS
Sept. 29, 5:30-8 p.m.

Did you know that the Chamber does Ribbon Cuttings? 

Click on the image below for details.
LEADERSHIP SAN JOSE
Applications are now open for  Leadership San Jose's Class of 2017! 

Deadline: Sept. 1, 2016 

EVENTS

Sept. 15: LSJ Alumni Association Networking Mixer,  5:30 - 7:00 pm at the SV Capital Club. Register here .  

SV NEXT
STRIVE SAN JOSE
Did you know that the SJSV Chamber has a workforce development program? 

Strive San Jose is working to address the skilled workforce shortage crisis through partnerships between industry and schools by offering:
  • career exposure 
  • paid internships
  • mentorships
  • career days
Interested in participating? Click here to learn more
COUPONS
Member to Member deals

Check out the latest offerings from our members:

BLOG
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BEHIND THE SCENES
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Chamber Community Foundation gives educational grants through the SJSV Chamber's Women in Leadership program in the Spring and the  Excellence in Education awards in the Fall while also supporting the  Strive San Jose program.

August 17 , 2016 
Thank you to everyone who came out to support our Back to School Drive at our mixer last week. We're happy to report that we delivered the donated school supplies to the teachers of Washington Elementary this week - three car-loads worth! As always, we are proud of our members and their contributions to our greater community.

The Chamber given its endorsement to State  Proposition 54, joining the Cal Chamber and others. Prop. 54 will ensure the time and opportunity for all Californians to properly review and comment on proposed laws, resulting in better policies for our state.  Read more about this here.


Make sure to stay in the loop on Chamber and Chamber member news every week by reading the eNews,  logging on to our website  or following us on the social media channel of your choice .


Let's continue to make 2016 a dynamic year for business.
EMPLOYEE RETENTION SURVEY

Thank you to all the members who have already taken the survey. If you haven't yet, please do take our five-question survey

Results will be published in our next Silicon Valley Business Quarterly magazine and shared on our website, weekly eNews and social media channels.
NEW FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT POSTINGS

 On July 26, 2016, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced mandatory changes that take effect August 1, 2016, to two federal employment postings-allowing little time for employers to comply by the deadline.


These required updates affect the Federal Minimum Wage notice and the Employee Polygraph Protection Act notice, and our revised 2016 California and Federal Employment Notices poster will reflect the updates. Save 20% if you order a replacement poster by August 31, 2016. 

 
NEW MEMBERS
W elcome to the newest member of the San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce:   
  • Habitec Architecture & Interior DesignLuke Bolinger.  Reason for joining - Business advocacy, business development, marking visibility, business education, networking, events
  • Nterra GroupJohn Noori. Reason for joining - Business advocacy, business development, marketing visibility, networking
  • United States Technical Education Center Emily McGrath. Reason for joining:  Business development, business education, events, member benefits, networking
If you see any of these new members at the next Chamber event you attend, make sure to say hello.

CHAMBER AMBASSADOR OF THE MONTH
Kelly Tucker  from The Rothstein Group was named Ambassador of the Month.

Why she engaged with the SJSV Chamber: 
"The Rothstein Group chose to be a part of the SJSV Chamber for the amazing networking opportunities and their ability to help us grow our business and brand."

PARTNER PROMOTION

Here is what you'll walk away with:
  • Up-to-the-minute key insights on the hottest markets for your industry
  • Actionable intelligence that will either increase your revenues through opportunities or through implementing underutilized cost-saving measures
  • Connections with the industry leaders, CEO's, high level dignitaries, and the experts you need to know to make your expansion a success
Early Bird tickets are currently $500 off, and as a member of San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce you'll receive an additional 25% off by entering the code SJSV at checkout!
 
Gain a solid understanding of how to compete on a global level, and build the relationships to win in foreign markets.

SAVE THE DATE: AUGUST CHAMBER EVENTS
Aug. 18: Monthly Breakfast with an 'Inside Look' from Andrea Mackenzie, GM at Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority , 7:30-9 a.m. Register here .

Aug. 23: SV Next Seminar and Mixer at LinkedIn, 3-6 p.m. Register here.

Aug. 25: Annual ChamberPAC BBQ at History Park San Jose, 5:30-9 p.m. Register here.
MEMBERS IN ACTION - MEMBER NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS
Chamber member JINS Eyewear will be opening its doors on Wednesday, August 31 at Valley Fair Mall. Stop by the newest location and spin the wheel to win some prizes! Details here.

Chamber member The Fairmont San Jose has some news to share ... General Manager Michael Musarra is proud to announce the appointment of Daniel R. Zink as Director of Operations. 

"It is a pleasure to welcome Daniel to Fairmont San Jose," notes Michael Musarra, General Manager. "His years in the hotel industry and background in food & beverage and operations are strong assets to the team. He will be instrumental as we continue to deliver extraordinary experiences and world-class service to our guests."

The Swings makes its only stop on the West Coast in downtown San Jose. Come out and enjoy a musical experience now through Sunday, October 2More information here.

Chamber member, LIFE Wellness, LLC invites you to join two key community collaboration events. The Nutrition, Health and Community Wellness Fair - Emergency and Disaster Preparedness a wellness workshops, resources, healthy food sampling, open forum followed by Meet Our Community Leaders on  Friday, September 2. Click here for more information.

Chamber member, Hopkins & Carley, presents a seminar on Performance Management, Discipline & Termination on Thursday, September 8. This seminar will offer practical tips on how to manage the performance of employees, establish performance standards, deliver feedback and implement terminations.  Register by clicking here.  
UPCOMING NETWORKING EVENTS
8/18/2016
  Monthly Chamber Breakfast- August
8/20/2016   Wine Stroll to Benefit the Bill Wilson Center
8/20/2016   Santana Row Wine Stroll
8/20/2016   Sunset Hike at Mindego Hill with POST
8/23/2016   SV Next LinkedIn Seminar & Mixer
8/25/2016   Chamber PAC BBQ
8/27/2016   Cars & Croissants
8/30/2016   Ribbon Cutting: Eyewear, Inc. - Valley Fair
9/1/2016   Grand Opening of Mathnasium
9/2/2016   Nutrition, Health and Community Wellness - Emergency and Disaster Preparedness
9/6/2016   Finding the Right Franchise Business
9/7/2016   Networking Power Lunch- September
9/8/2016   Performance Management, Discipline, & Termination
9/9/2016   Capers+ Loft 16th Annual Golf Tourn.
9/10/2016   Divorce: Planning for a New Beginning
9/13/2016   Mommy & Me and Daddies Too Kids Club
9/15/2016   Monthly Chamber Breakfast- September
9/16/2016   ENGAGING IN NATIONAL SERVICE: PEACE CORPS OPPORTUNITIES
9/20/2016   Pittsburgh Study Mission
9/20/2016   JUMPSTART: New Member Briefing
9/22/2016   SV Next September Mixer
9/24/2016   Artistry in Fashion
9/24/2016   Cars & Croissants
9/28/2016   Sutton Hague Law Corporation Presents a Sexual Harassment and Bullying Prevention Webinar
9/28/2016   September Networking Mixer
9/29/2016   Ribbon Cutting: Pacific Oaks College
9/29/2016   The Future of Company Culture: Scaling a More Human Workplace 

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