New San Jose hotel expands what it means to be downtown

April 16, 2025 | The Mercury News | ARTICLE LINK

Marriott TownePlace Suites to open in downtown San Jose

April 14, 2025 | Silicon Valley Business Journal | ARTICLE LINK

San Jose looks to activate downtown by 2026

March 31, 2025 | Silicon Valley Business Journal | ARTICLE LINK

5/8 Chamber Night at Cirque du Soleil ECHO

Join us for a special Chamber Night at Cirque du Soleil’s ECHO!

This evening brings together members from Chambers across the region for a night of networking and world-class entertainment.

Special Offer for Chamber Members and Friends – click below to learn more!

5/14 Legal Resources for Business Owners Lunch & Learn

Join us on Wednesday, May 14, for a practical and powerful Lunch & Learn hosted by San Jose Chamber Partner, Ambassador Chair, and Board Member Kai Deering of LegalShield & IDShield. 

Discover how to stay legally protected while growing your business with confidence—and learn how Chamber members can access 50% off personal legal and identity theft plans, plus 20% off our signature small business legal plan. 

5/15 Leadership San Jose Alumni Reunion

Join fellow Leadership San Jose alumni for an evening of connection and conversation at our Spring Alumni Reunion, sponsored by PG&E. Whether you're looking to catch up with your cohort or meet fellow leaders from across the years, this is your chance to celebrate the impact of LSJ and strengthen your network.

Contact Janikke Klem below to RSVP.

5/22 District 3 Candidates Forum: Shaping the Future of San Jose

Join us for a pivotal evening of civic engagement as the San Jose Chamber of Commerce and San Jose Downtown Association host the District 3 Candidates Forum with candidates Gabby Chavez-Lopez and Anthony Tordillos. This is your chance to meet the candidates vying to represent Downtown, our business districts and the heart of our city on the San Jose City Council.

Please submit your questions via this form for the candidates by Monday, May 19, 2025.

Sponsorship opportunities are available. Please reach out to Rachel at RachelU@sjchamber.com.

Welcome to the Community: Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings

Kohler Signature Store Santana Row Grand Opening

May 12, 2025 | 4:30 PM - 7 PM

Additional Upcoming Events

5/20 New Member Orientation Webinar

5/28 May Mixer at Casino M8trix

5/29 Hoge Fenton Webinar: Leaves of Absence

5/29 Mental Health at Work Lunch & Learn

Member Exclusive Discount: FREE Employment Law Webinar

Join Hoge Fenton’s Employment Law Team on Thursday, May 29, for an informative and practical discussion of California and federal leaves of absence, some of which have changed since the pandemic.

While the webinar is open to all, Chamber members can participate for FREE. This is a $150 value.

Access the details in the Member Promotions tab of your Info Hub. For questions or issues with logging in, reach out to info@SJChamber.com.

5/22 SVBJ's Annual AAPI Leadership Awards

Join Chamber members for a night of celebration, inspiration, and connection at SVBJ’s First Annual AAPI Leadership Awards on Thursday, May 22, from 4:00-7:00 PM at the DoubleTree San Jose.

This event will honor 10 outstanding individuals and three trailblazing companies, including Ray Hashimoto, President of HMH Engineers and former San Jose Chamber Executive Committee Member.

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