September 17: Chamber Cheers Mixer

Experience History, Community & Connection! 

Join us for a one-of-a-kind evening of networking and celebration at Davenriche European Martial Artes School, Silicon Valley’s hub for authentic Medieval and Renaissance martial arts.

Connect with local professionals and business leaders while enjoying live demonstrations of historical combat, delicious light bites, refreshing drinks, and great conversation.

Step into a unique setting where centuries-old traditions come alive, with gleaming swords and a vibrant atmosphere that blends history, skill, and community.

This is a networking experience you won’t forget — don’t miss it!

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 16: 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 16, 2025 | 12 PM - 1:15 PM

WHERE: Silicon Valley Chamber

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

September 23: Santa Clara Business Council

Be a Voice for Santa Clara’s Business Future!

Are you ready to help shape the growth and success of our local business community? The Santa Clara Business Council Meeting is your monthly opportunity to connect with fellow leaders, share ideas, and tackle challenges together.

Join us to collaborate, innovate, and make a real impact on the future of Santa Clara’s economy.

Your voice matters. Your business matters. Your community matters.

Don’t miss the next meeting, let’s build Santa Clara’s future together!

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

Unlock Your Product’s True Potential

Ready to validate your business idea before investing time and resources? Join us to explore the Product Value Blueprint, a powerful framework designed for entrepreneurs, startup founders, and product managers.

This hands-on approach helps you analyze market demand, test product sustainability, and ensure your concept has what it takes to thrive.

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: A Women’s Wellness Event

Celebrate mind, body, and spirit at our Women in Business Mixer, a night dedicated to well-being, connection, and empowerment.

Enjoy an evening filled with inspiring conversations, expert insights on mental health, nutrition, and holistic living, and meaningful networking with professionals and leaders who uplift and support one another.

Come for the wellness wisdom. Stay for the relationships. Leave feeling empowered to thrive.

Theme: Well-being (Living Well, Living Strong)

Open to all — women and men welcome!

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

WHERE: Triton Museum of Art

1505 Warburton Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95050

Oct 12: Enjoy Vibrant Indian Festive Season at Our 2025 Sparkle & Glow Diwali!

We are excited to partner with G.E.N and others on the Indian festive season of celebrations.

It's going to be a fabulous day with cultural performances, delicious food and drinks, kids' activities, and great networking opportunities. It's a great chance to invite your families and personal networks to share in the festivities.

What to Expect:

• Food and Retail Booths. 
• Performances
• Children’s Business Fair
• Carnival Games and Art Activities
• Fashion Show
• Art Competition
• Art Exhibit
• Senior and Health Corner
• Childrens' Games
• Special Celebrity Dance Instruction

Free For Chamber Members!

Booths: Sign-Up Here

Cultural Performances: Sign-Up Here

Volunteer: Sign-Up Here

WHEN: Sunday, October 12, 2025 | 11 AM - 7 PM

WHERE: Live Oak Park

641 Moreland Way, Santa Clara, CA 95054

September 16: End-of-Summer Multi-Chamber Mixer

Four Chambers. One Incredible Gathering. Endless Connections.

Join Us for an Unforgettable Multi-Chamber Networking Mixer!

Get ready for a night of connection, celebration, and community at the Radisson Hotel Sunnyvale!

The Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce is teaming up with the Silicon Valley Central Chamber of Commerce, Mountain View Chamber of Commerce, and Silicon Valley Black Chamber of Commerce to bring you a powerhouse networking event you won’t want to miss.

Enjoy an evening filled with:

• Live music from DJ Mike
• Tasty bites and refreshing drinks
• Fun games and exciting giveaways — including prizes from the Radisson!

This is the perfect chance to expand your network beyond city limits, make meaningful connections, and close out the summer in style.

What to Bring:

• Business cards
• Colleagues or friends
• Your best end-of-summer energy

Cost:

Free: for Chamber members

$20 for non-members

WHEN:  Tuesday, September 16, 2025 | 5 PM - 7:30 PM

WHERE: Radisson Hotel

1300 Chesapeake Terrace, Sunnyvale, CA 94089

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 4: Game On, Santa Clara! Join the Ultimate Sports Celebration!

The Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce our participation in the 56th Annual Santa Clara Parade of Champions Festival — the official community kickoff to the biggest year of sports in Santa Clara history, celebrating the 2026 Super Bowl & FIFA World Cup!

🎉 What to Expect:

• One-mile parade route through the heart of downtown with 10,000+ anticipated attendees
• NEW Sports Fan Entertainment Zone featuring Bay Area Pro and Youth Sports Teams
• Colorful floats, bands, performers, dance & drill teams, and equestrians
• Interactive booths, skill games, prizes, mascots, cheerleaders, and champions
• Food trucks and live entertainment by DJ Macala
• Sponsor and vendor booths available

US Special Veterans Fundraiser: Join us for our annual "Meet Your Grand Marshals" Breakfast of Champions at American Legion 419. Tickets just $15! This beloved tradition supports our charitable mission of helping youth, veterans, and families facing medical crises — a commitment we've maintained since 1945.

Thanks to our generous local businesses, nonprofits, civic and community leaders, this amazing celebration remains FREE to attend for all families!

Come celebrate with us as we kick off the most exciting sports year in Santa Clara's history!

WHEN:  Saturday, October 4, 2025 | 9 AM - 5 PM

WHERE: Downtown Santa Clara, CA

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.

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

What a wonderful celebration on Wednesday, Sept 10, 2025! 

We had an amazing time at the Grand Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Bonita Springs Senior Living — Santa Clara’s brand-new 32-bed residential care facility. 


A big thank you to everyone who joined us in welcoming this new community resource. Your support made the day truly special! 


Opening a new business, expanding, or celebrating a milestone? Invite the SVCC to host your ribbon cutting and showcase your success with the community!