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9/2 or 9/3 - Mandatory Taste of LG Restaurant Meeting
9/3 - GOLD Thursday
9/8 - LGFW Industry Night @ Breaking Dawn
9/9 - Women's Networking Group Monthly Meeting
9/19 - Taste of Los Gatos - Tickets on Sale!
9/29 - All Chamber Mixer - Save the Date!
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National: Congress Faces September Deadline on Transportation Funding
From highways and bridges to ports and transit, America’s transportation system keeps commerce moving. Federal surface transportation programs expire September 30, and Congress is working on the next five-year authorization. For businesses, sustained investment and funding certainty are important to infrastructure planning, regional mobility and economic competitiveness.
The Chamber supports timely action to maintain transportation funding and provide businesses and communities with the certainty needed to plan, invest and compete. Businesses can learn more about the reauthorization effort and share their priorities with their congressional representatives. Click here for more information.
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National: Proposed H-1B Fee Could Add $103,265 to Hiring Costs
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has proposed a $103,265 fee for employers filing H-1B petitions subject to the annual cap, in addition to existing fees. The proposal would affect employers of all sizes and could significantly increase the cost of hiring specialized talent. The fee is not yet in effect, and businesses can submit comments here through September 24.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has previously challenged a similar H-1B fee, citing the program’s role in helping businesses fill critical positions in technology, health care and manufacturing. The new proposal is broader than the earlier fee and could affect some workers already in the United States. Click here for more information.
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Taste of Los Gatos | Saturday, September 19 | 12:00 to 5:00 PM
Taste Your Way Through Downtown Los Gatos
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3 Weeks Away | Tickets on Sale Now!
Experience the Bay Area’s premier culinary festival at Taste of Los Gatos on Saturday, September 19. Downtown transforms into a vibrant, pedestrian paradise with the traffic closure of Village Lane and N. Santa Cruz Ave., from Main St. to Bachman Ave.
Purchase a Tasting Wristband, your passport to signature bites from 27+ participating Los Gatos restaurants, with the option to upgrade to Bites & Wine Tasting for tastings from 20 local wineries.
A new addition this year, the Vintage on Village experience will feature food and wine tastings, live jazz, and a curated showcase of vintage and collectible Porsches on charming Village Lane. Also new, the Bites & Wine Tasting Wristband includes one beverage ticket redeemable at the Chamber Tap Truck and an exclusive David Bruce Winery experience: a special vertical tasting of Pinot Noir featuring three vintages tasted directly from the barrel.
The Chamber Tap Truck is ready to serve you by the Main Stage this year, offering local craft beer alongside hard cider and sparkling non-alcoholic refreshers.
Admission to the festival is free, so everyone can enjoy live music, Good Sam’s Feel the Beat Lounge, the Family Fun Zone featuring the El Camino Health Togethering Heals Rock Climbing Wall, the Tap Truck, and more.
Tasting wristbands have sold out prior to festival day in past years; we encourage you to purchase early to secure yours at advance pricing.
For event details visit the Taste of Los Gatos Page.
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Volunteer for the Taste of Los Gatos on Saturday, September 19. We need help with set-up, breakdown, registration, carnival games, staffing the beer booth and more.
As a thank you, volunteers receive access to a highly discounted wristband.
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GOLD Thursdays | First Thursdays, May–October
We look forward to seeing you at our next GOLD Thursday, September 3!
GOLD Thursdays is a monthly, business-led downtown community experience designed to encourage connection while supporting local businesses.
Stop by our BlissPops cart at Grays Lane to enjoy a complimentary all-natural gourmet popsicle from 5:30 to 7:00 PM (while supply lasts), live music, and an evening of strolling, shopping, dining, and connecting in downtown Los Gatos.
Please Note:
- No tickets required
- North Santa Cruz Avenue remains open to vehicle traffic
- Music, promotions, and activations vary by participating businesses
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NEW: Downtown "Entertainment Zone"
Adults 21+ with an official wristband may purchase an alcoholic beverage from participating businesses and stroll within the designated Entertainment Zone from 12:00–9:00 PM.
The Entertainment Zone boundary is marked in yellow on the map below.
• Click Our Digital Map (to be updated for September) to View Libations To-Go, Live Entertainment, Activations & Offers •
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Launching September 19, 2026 at Taste of Los Gatos!
Businesses: Create a New Offer for the Second Edition of the Los Gatos Perks Pass
The Chamber is creating a new, curated collection of perks, promotions, and offers from local shops, restaurants, and services—giving residents and visitors more reasons to discover and support local businesses in Los Gatos.
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Get in Front of Local Customers & Visitors
Be part of the Perks Pass with a branded listing featuring your photo or logo, description, map pin, and special offer. It’s a simple way to increase visibility, drive traffic, and attract new customers.
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Join Now & Be Featured in Time for Taste of Los Gatos & the Holidays
The new Perks Pass will be actively promoted at Taste of Los Gatos on September 19, putting participating businesses and their offers in front of nearly 4,000 expected festival guests.
Join now to be included from launch, get in front of festival guests, and reach customers throughout the coming holiday season.
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Los Gatos Food & Wine Group Industry Night
September 8
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Women's Networking Group Monthly Mixer
September 9
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Host a West Valley College student for Chamber Job Shadow Day
We’re looking for local businesses to host 1–5 West Valley College students for a half-day Job Shadow Day in the first week of November 2026.
Showcase your industry, introduce students to your workplace, and connect with potential future talent before they enter the workforce.
Students will select one participating business based on their career interests, giving them a firsthand look at a profession they’re curious about.
Hosts will share their work, introduce students to the workplace, and let them observe typical activities. Businesses able to host more than five students are also welcome.
The day begins with a welcome and program overview from West Valley College and the Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce, followed by student visits with participating businesses.
Interested in hosting? Complete the short Business Host Interest Form with your preferred dates. We’ll select the date that works best for the greatest number of participating businesses.
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Teaching AI Your Business: How to Get Better Answers, Ideas, and Content
AI can be helpful, but only if it has the right information. If you give it vague prompts, you usually get vague results. If you teach it about your business, your audience, your tone, and your goals, the output becomes much more useful.
Date & Time: September 3, 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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Owning and Investing in Real Estate for Small Businesses & Entrepreneurs
This is critical information for anyone interested in buying real estate, especially for small business owners looking to secure their long term future by owning their property, plant and equipment.
Date & Time: August 31, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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| The resource page below is to help public facing LG businesses avoid financially devastating ADA lawsuits. | | Blacy's Vault of LG is looking to hire a part time sales associate for our Fine Jewelry Showroom! If you are passionate about jewelry please apply! Email jeanette@blacys.com to apply. | | |
Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department
Starting September 17
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LGHS Alumni Association
August 28
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The Wooden Horse
August 29
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Friends of Los Gatos Library Bookstore
August 29-30
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Pedro's Cocina & Cocktails
August 30
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New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU)
September 12
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Friends of Los Gatos Library
September 12
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Los Gatos Lions Club
September 13
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Los Gatos History Club
September 16
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Member 101 Session
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