Leadership San Jose 2025-2026 Applications Open Through August 15

Leadership San Jose (LSJ) is the region’s premier civic leadership program, bringing together 30 emerging and established professionals each year for a dynamic 10-session experience. Participants gain deep insight into the key issues shaping San Jose’s economic prosperity and quality of life, with the goal of inspiring greater civic, political, and community engagement.

Ready to lead, serve, and make an impact? Apply today and help shape the future of San Jose. Applications for the next LSJ cohort are now open through August 15.

Join 800+ business and civic leaders for an evening of networking, live music from Noah and the Arkiteks, friendly cornhole competition, BBQ, booths and more.

Sponsorship deadline is this Friday, August 1 — secure your logo placement and visibility now.

Tickets available through August 14.

8/5 Coffee & Connections

Join us for Coffee and Connections, sponsored by PG&E, where you can network with local professionals, enjoy fresh coffee, and chat with our staff about Chamber benefits and services in a relaxed setting.

8/6 End of Summer Mixer & Ribbon Cutting

Join us for a festive afternoon at the newly renovated Sonesta ES Suites San Jose Airport hotel for a networking mixer, open house and ribbon cutting. This networking mixer includes lite bites, refreshments, and great conversations. We'll cap off the celebration with a ribbon cutting to celebrate the renovation.

8/12 SEO Workshop - Keep Your Presence Visible Online

The San Jose Chamber of Commerce Small Business Committee is pleased to present a virtual workshop focused on search engine optimization. The presentation will discuss how the search engine information is organized including local services searches, product searches, and informational searches. We'll also discuss the increasingly visible role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in search engine results.

San Pedro Block Party July 31

Join us on July 31 for another Urban Vibrancy Institute Block Party with an event the city will never forget!

Get ready for an unforgettable evening with delicious food and drinks, exciting tours of new businesses, and a live performance by Danny V. Don't miss out on the fun & RSVP to attend!

Beautify Discovery Meadow with Team Mahan August 2

Join your community and fellow neighbors to revitalize and beautify a beloved San Jose landmark, the Discovery Meadow Park! We'll be painting walls, revitalizing the Guinness World Record holding Monopoly Board, beautifying our Sister Cities sites, and shining a light on our Children's Discovery Museum. We are so fortunate to be partnering with the Children's Discovery Museum, our PRNS department, and The Trash Punx to make this event successful! Please join us on August 2nd from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM!  

Free Online Business Program from Cornell University

Bank of America’s Institute for Women’s Entrepreneurship at Cornell University invites all Chamber members to enroll in a free online, multi-course program focused on gaining the skills, knowledge and resources necessary to build, manage and scale a successful business. 

Click below for more information and to register for one of three mandatory virtual information sessions, offered in English and Spanish and hosted by Bank of America. The information sessions will take place on August 12 and August 21.

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