September 9: 'Innovate Like a Child, Deliver Like an Expert' Workshop

Innovate Like a Child, Deliver Like an Expert: How you and your company can become more creative and innovative by thinking like a 10-year-old

When you were a kid, the world was full of possibilities. You asked bold questions, took risks, and saw problems as puzzles to solve with creative ideas because you didn’t know (or care) what wasn’t possible. As adults, we often lose those creative tools. But what if tapping back into that 10-year-old mindset could help you and your company spark fresh ideas, adapt faster, and grow stronger?

Brian Weisfeld brings a unique perspective as a seasoned executive who helped build billion-dollar businesses and an award-winning children’s book author and youth entrepreneurship advocate. He’ll show you and your team how thinking like a 10-year-old can drive innovation, build resilience, unlock new, creative ways to solve tough business challenges, and achieve your company’s goals.

Program: Keynote and mini-creativity workshop

WHEN: Tuesday, September 9, 2025 | 12 PM - 1:15 PM

WHERE: Silicon Valley Chamber

3350 Scott Blvd., Bld. 54, Santa Clara, CA 95054

September 10: Bonita Springs Senior Care Ribbon Cutting

We’re excited to welcome Bonita Springs Senior Living to Santa Clara with a special ribbon-cutting celebration! This beautiful new 32-bed residential care community is thoughtfully designed to feel like home, offering chef-prepared meals, 24/7 compassionate care, enriching therapies, and serene garden spaces — all centered on comfort, connection, and quality of life.

Join us for an afternoon of celebration with refreshments, raffles, facility tours, and a complimentary assessment. Let’s officially celebrate Bonita Springs as part of our Chamber family and the Santa Clara community!

Please RSVP:

Email Dulce Cera: dulce@bonitaspringshomehealth.com 

Mobile: 408-841-0248

WHEN: Wednesday, September 10, 2025 | 4 PM - 5 PM

WHERE: Bonita Springs Senior Living

1818 Scott Blvd Santa Clara, CA 95050

September 17: Chamber Cheers Mixer

Join us for an unforgettable evening of networking and celebration at Davenriche European Martial Artes School — Silicon Valley’s home for authentic Medieval & Renaissance martial arts. Connect with local professionals and business leaders, enjoy live demonstrations of historical combat, and mingle over light bites, drinks, and great conversation. It’s a unique mix of history, skill, and community you won’t want to miss!

Step inside a one-of-a-kind training hall where centuries-old martial traditions come to life. From gleaming swords to the rich atmosphere of European combat arts, Davenriche offers a backdrop that makes this networking event truly unforgettable.

WHEN: Wednesday, September 17, 2025 | 6 PM - 7:30 PM

WHERE: Davenriche European Martial Artes School

395 E Taylor St, San Jose, CA 95112

September 9: SVBC (Silicon Valley Business Connections)

At the Silicon Valley Business Connections (SVBC) Referral Group, success starts with collaboration. Every week, our members meet to share referrals, exchange insights, and support one another’s growth. It’s more than networking — it’s a community where every connection counts.

WHEN: Tuesday, September 9, 2025 | 12 PM - 1 PM

WHERE: Silicon Valley Chamber

3350 Scott Blvd., Bld. 54, Santa Clara, CA 95054

September 9: New Member Orientation

Make Your Chamber Membership Work for You

Discover how to turn your membership into a powerful engine for growth. This session gives you the tools and insights to tap into everything the Chamber has to offer.

Perfect For:

• New Members
• New Staff
• Current Employees new to the Chamber
• You- if you haven’t attended a session in the last year

You’ll Walk Away With:

• Tips to maximize your membership and ROI
• Hands-on training with the Member Dashboard (MIC)
• How to use your Member Page, post events, and showcase your business
• Ways to grow sales and build relationships through Referral Groups
• Insights into Councils, Committees, and other opportunities to get involved

End the session with networking and connections with fellow members!

WHEN: Tuesday, September 9, 2025 | 11 AM - 11:45 AM

WHERE: Silicon Valley Chamber

3350 Scott Blvd., Bld. 54, Santa Clara, CA 95054

September 23: Santa Clara Business Council

Calling all Silicon Valley Changemakers!

Looking to make a bigger impact in your local business community? The Santa Clara Business Council Meeting is your monthly chance to connect, collaborate, and contribute to the future of Santa Clara’s economy.

Be part of the conversation. Be part of the change.

Don’t miss the next Santa Clara Business Council Meeting!

WHEN: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 | 12 PM - 12:15 PM

WHERE: Silicon Valley Chamber

3350 Scott Blvd., Bld. 54, Santa Clara, CA 95054

September 23: How to Build Unshakable Products & Services with the Product Value Blueprint

Discover an innovative framework designed to help entrepreneurs, startup founders, and product managers evaluate the viability and long-term sustainability of their products or services. The Product Value Blueprint provides a systematic, practical, and actionable approach to test whether your business concept has real market potential before investing significant resources.

Key Takeaways

• Learn how to assess market potential early
• Gain a framework to evaluate product/service sustainability
• Apply practical tools directly to your own venture
• Walk away with insights you can implement immediately

WHEN: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 | 12 PM - 1:15 PM

WHERE: Silicon Valley Chamber

3350 Scott Blvd., Bld. 54, Santa Clara, CA 95054

October 1: Living Well, Living Strong: Women’s Guide to Wellness

Living Well, Living Strong: Women’s Guide to Wellness

An empowering evening dedicated to mind, body & spirit.

Join us for the Women in Business Mixer — an evening of inspiration, networking, and holistic wellness. Hear from experts in mental wellness, nutrition, and holistic health, while connecting with professionals and leaders who uplift and empower.

Theme: Well-being

Come for the insights. Stay for the connections. Leave inspired to live well & live strong.

Open to all — women & men welcome!

WHEN: Wednesday, October 1, 2025 | 6 PM - 8 PM

WHERE: Triton Museum of Art

1505 Warburton Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95050

September 6 & September 7: Little Knife to Big Knife with Tim Anderson

Master Blade Instructor Guro Tim Anderson returns to Davenriche European Martial Arts School for a two-day workshop on Small to Big Knife Combatives. Explore the history, techniques, and practical skills of one of the world’s most iconic weapons. These are invaluable tools for any martial artist — and a lot of fun to learn!

Chamber members receive a 10% discount.

WHEN:  Saturday, Sep 6, 2025 & Sunday, Sep 7, 2025 | 10 AM - 5 PM

WHERE: Davenriche European Martial Artes School

395 E Taylor St, San Jose, CA 95112

September 10: Access MBA Event – One-to-One Meetings with the World’s Top Business Schools

The Access MBA event provides a unique opportunity for qualified candidates to connect directly with admissions directors from leading global business schools. Through one-on-one and small group meetings, participants gain insights into programs, admissions processes, and the impact of an MBA on leadership and career growth.

The evening also features an alumni panel discussion with graduates from Stanford University, Kelley School of Business at Indiana University, and UC San Diego Rady, highlighting how the MBA experience has shaped their professional journeys.

WHEN: Wednesday, September 10, 2025 | 4:45 PM - 9 PM

WHERE: Hyatt Place San Jose/ Downtown

282 S Almaden Blvd, San Jose, CA 95113

September 11: Last Call B-4 Fall: Island-Themed Night Market Pop-Up

Immerse yourself in a fun Hawaiian/Caribbean-themed celebration with live entertainment, vendor shops, food trucks, and a delightful selection of wine & more. Experience the aloha spirit before fall arrives!

Raise a glass to the end of summer thanks to our nonprofit pourer, Santa Clara Parade of Champions. Rosetta Chow of Scrubs by Rosetta will also be raising funds for UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital and Children’s Hospital Oakland.

Foodie Favs: Get ready for a delicious experience with our featured food trucks! Fire and Slice Woodfire Pizza will have regular and Hawaiian pizzas! Luv's Brownies will also be returning with their popular desserts, ice creams, and dog treats!

Music: Enjoy live music courtesy of Timothy Small Axe & DJ Bunchanshawn.

WHEN:  Thursday Sept 11, 2025 | 4 PM - 9 PM

WHERE: Idyll Time Wines

3310 Woodward Ave., Santa Clara, CA

September 30: People Power: Propelling Teams Toward Peak Performance (Part 2)

Continue your journey in the second part of our two-part webinar series, building on the foundational knowledge from the first session, this installment explores crucial aspects of understanding and cultivating effective employee relationships for optimal team success. Delve into the importance of comprehending employees' personality types in communication, collaboration, conflict resolution, and teamwork. Explore the differences between DiSC and the Myers Briggs Assessment Tool in understanding employee dynamics. Gain insights into recognizing your employees and establishing a rewards system that aligns with your goals, target audience, and expectations. Learn effective strategies for praising and reprimanding employees and fostering a positive work environment. Explore key strategies for attracting and retaining great team members, including considerations for salary and benefits, meaningful work, advancement opportunities, a positive work environment, and work-life balance.

WHEN:  Tuesday, Sept 30, 2025 | 1 PM - 2 PM

October 17 & October 18:

Make an Impact. Stop Bullying. Empower Youth.

In 2024, 14-year-old Jose Zamora, a Santa Clara ninth-grade student and football player, tragically died by suicide after being bullied for his homelessness. The Positive Alternative Recreation Teambuilding Impact (PARTI) is inviting Silicon Valley Chamber members to join the San Francisco 49ers Cheerleaders and special guest, to make an impact at the 2026 ExPosure Bullying Prevention Event on Friday October 17-18, 2025. 

The ExPosure event features a VIP reception, Business networking event and Fashion Show. Executives walk the runway to keep youth safe and stop bullies. The ExPosure Event offers multiple sponsorship levels and fundraising partnership opportunities for companies wishing to make an even greater impact.

Get Involved - Contact us by September 11, 2025: email us at Partiusa@gmail.com

Confirmed volunteer teams: Meriwest Credit Union and Bank of America.

The ExPosure event aims to connect with business professionals and corporate executives to promote youth mental wellness and bullying prevention. Event champions collaborate with community and youth ambassadors to support 100 young people in every city represented, focusing on workforce readiness, mental wellness programs, and youth-led bullying and violence prevention initiatives. Additionally, the goal is to equip 10+ schools with youth and community-created Bullying Prevention Toolkits, valued at $2,500–$5,000 each. 

Sponsors and partners include: Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce, Valley Water, Starbucks, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, County of Santa Clara, County of Alameda Health Department, Eli Thomas Menswear, Meriwest Credit Union, Robert Half, and a contribution from the San Francisco 49ers Foundation.

WHEN & WHERE:  Friday, October 17, 2025 | 5 PM - 9 PM | DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton, Campbell

Saturday, October 18, 2025 | 3 PM - 7:30 PM | Silicon Valley Chamber, Santa Clara

On August 28, we gathered in downtown San Jose, CA, to honor and celebrate the NAWBO (National Association of Women Business Owners) Silicon Valley event, marking the 2025–2026 Board. Congratulations!

It was an inspiring evening filled with connections, celebration, and recognition of women entrepreneurs making an impact in business and beyond.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating the incredible women, in NAWBO and the community, leading the way forward! 

Here’s a look at how the evening unfolded.

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