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Advocacy Alert

Local: Town Reviews Long-Term Fiscal Sustainability

On April 29, the Los Gatos Town Council reviewed a Fiscal Condition Assessment examining the Town’s long-term financial outlook, including future costs, revenue trends, and service sustainability. The assessment is intended to support proactive financial planning and maintain the infrastructure and municipal services that contribute to Los Gatos’ quality of life and economic vitality. Implication: Long-term fiscal stability plays an important role in supporting the Town’s business climate, destination appeal, and community investment priorities. Click here for more information.

National: AI Adoption Accelerates Pressure on Workforce Adaptation

Businesses nationwide are increasingly integrating AI into customer service, marketing, hiring, and operations, prompting broader conversations about how technology may reshape certain administrative and middle-skill roles over time. Many organizations are focusing on workforce training and practical applications that help employees work more efficiently alongside new tools. Implication: AI adoption is increasingly becoming part of the competitive landscape for customer engagement, productivity, and business operations, while also accelerating conversations around workforce adaptation and skills development. Click here for more information.

GOLD Thursdays

GOLD Thursdays | First Thursdays, May–October

On the first Thursday of the month, Los Gatos businesses offer one-day promotions from morning through evening, creating a full day of shopping, dining, and connection. Live music and entertainment from 5:00 to 8:00 PM bring added energy to downtown. Download and check your Los Gatos Perks Pass to explore offers and discover participating businesses.

New This Year: Outdoor Drinks in the Downtown Entertainment Zone

Sip, stroll, and enjoy downtown in a new way! On GOLD Thursdays, adults 21+ can purchase a drink from participating businesses and enjoy it outdoors within designated areas and permitted hours.

Calling All Los Gatos Restaurants & Merchants

Feature a GOLD Thursday offer or perk in the Los Gatos Perks Pass to drive visibility and foot traffic. Promotions may run during the day or evening and include special menu items, retail offers, or in-store experiences.

Keep your existing Perks Pass offer in place and simply add a GOLD Thursday–specific promotion for the day.

Businesses: Share Your Promotion

GOLD Thursday Media Kit

GOLD Thursday Info for Merchants

Entertainment Zone Info for Restaurants

Thank You to Our Sponsors

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Ribbon Cuttings

Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating Beauté LAB’s ribbon cutting and supporting this exciting new addition to the Los Gatos business community!

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Contact chamber@losgatoschamber.com for more information on Ribbon Cuttings.

Women's Networking Group

Monthly Meeting

May 13

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Chamber Member Events

Member Only Morning Mixer

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our April Morning Mixer at West Valley College! It was great connecting with members from Chambers across the South Bay.

As an update, these Morning Mixers will now take place bi-monthly (every other month). We look forward to seeing everyone again in June!

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Welcome New Members

Business

Derma Mestiza offers customized skincare and esthetic services focused on helping clients achieve healthy, radiant skin. Services include facials, advanced skincare treatments, and personalized care tailored to individual skin concerns and goals. With a focus on self-care, education, and results-driven treatments, Derma Mestiza provides a welcoming and personalized skincare experience. Click here to learn more.

Los Gatos Perks Pass

Enjoy exclusive perks, promotions, and offers as you shop and dine locally. It takes just one minute to add this free pass to your phone—no app required.

Click Here for the Free Mobile Pass

Businesses, add your offers and build awareness with locals and visitors

Businesses: Learn How it Works

Business Resources

Grow faster with free advising and workshops in strategy, capital, and workforce from our trusted partners. Learn more here and see workshop highlights below.

Access valuable information at no cost.

Video Marketing that Works

This workshop is designed to help you move beyond the basics and start using AI more effectively in your business. We’ll look at how better prompt structure, context, and refinement can help you produce clearer, more useful outputs that give you the results you want. You’ll begin to see how AI can support your thinking, planning, and marketing—almost like having an extra team member to help you work through ideas.

Date & Time: May 12, 12:00 - 1:30 PM

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