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RIBBON CUTTINGS
Friday, July 15
5-8PM

Thursday, July21
4:30-6:30PM

Did you know that the Chamber does Ribbon Cuttings? 

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STRIVE SAN JOSE
Did you know that the SJSV Chamber has a workforce development program? 

Strive San Jose was launched six months ago and is working to address the skilled workforce shortage crisis through partnerships between industry and schools by offering:
  • career exposure 
  • paid internships
  • mentorships
  • career days
The program also works to ensure that industry expertise informs curriculum development to improve career pathways.

Interested in participating? Click here to learn more
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The  Chamber Community Foundation gives educational grants through the SJSV Chamber's Women in Leadership program in the Spring and the  Excellence in Education awards in the Fall while also supporting the  Strive San Jose program.

July 13 , 2016 
Summer is in full swing and we are excited to still see so many faces at all our events. Don't let the sunshine deter you from continuing to engage with us!

Our city was in the news this week, topping yet another list. San Jose was named one of the top 10 large cities to live in, according to WalletHub. Read all about it here.

Make sure to stay in the loop on Chamber and Chamber member news every week by reading the eNews,  logging on to our website  or following us on the social media channel of your choice .


Let's continue to make 2016 a dynamic year for business.
DON'T MISS: 'STATE OF THE CA DROUGHT' NEXT WEEK
APPLY FOR THE 2017 LEADERSHIP SAN JOSE PROGRAM
Applications are now open for Leadership San Jose's Class of 2017! 

The program will fill up before the application deadline of Sept. 1, 2016 so if you or someone from your company is planning to apply, there is no time like the present. 


Leadership San Jose is the city's premier leadership program, engaging early through mid-career professionals in a wide ranging investigation of the professional, nonprofit and public sectors that are working toward building an ever more thriving city. 

Program participants will spend 10 days plus a two-day retreat over 10 months engaged in conversation, experiential learning, relationship building and leadership development with the goal of developing a greater affinity for and active engagement in San Jose civic, philanthropic, cultural and political life.
VOLUNTEER: MEET HUNDREDS OF NEW BUSINESS OWNERS

As part of the chamber's Regional Economic Development Initiative program, the Business Walks acted as a tool for of business retention and expansion. 

Twice annually, teams of volunteers made up of chamber members and the area's stakeholders canvass a commercial corridor.

Our next Business Walk takes place on Wednesday, July 27 along the Winchester Business Corridor. We are excited to offer this opportunity to engage, thanks to our presenting sponsor BridgeBank, and have a few ways members can get involved: 

For more information or to volunteer, please email Jennifer Muñoz here.
 
NEW MEMBERS
W elcome to the newest member of the San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce:   
  • Camino Advisor, Mono Nong. Reasons for joining- visibility and networking
  • Olla Cocina , Janey Hawley. Reason for joining - visibility, networking
  • Norcal Brain Center, Minh Tran. Reason for joining - business advocacy, member benefits, business development, marketing visibility, business education, networking, events

If you see any of these new members at the next Chamber event you attend, make sure to say hello.

THIS COULD BE YOU ...


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SAVE THE DATE: JULY CHAMBER EVENTS
July 16: SJ Next Community Clean Up Day from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

July 19: Jumpstart! New Member Briefing at SJSV Chamber from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

July 21: Monthly Chamber Breakfast at the Silicon Valley Capital Club from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

July 27: Winchester Business Walk  at SJSV Chamber from 1:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Register here.
MEMBERS IN ACTION - MEMBER NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS
Chamber member, Southwest Airlines, welcomed news on July 7 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) that they have been preliminarily awarded authority to service Havana. Read more about it here.
 
Chamber member, Rita Rothstein  presents Women and Wealth on Thursday, July 14. This event is a free seminar that will teach you how you can do more with your wealth. To RSVP, please call Roberta at (408) 947-3705.
 
Chamber member, Smart & Final Hillsdale, is having their grand re-opening  on July 15. You will receive a $20 off coupon when you visit their store during the event.

The City of San Jose invites you to use your creativity to present the Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport with a brand new dynamic sign. Bid ends July 21. For more information click here.
 
Chamber member Coyote Creek Golf Club invites you to their first ever Wine and Shine event on Sunday, July 24. Join them for a one of a kind food and wine pairing experience. A ticket includes 15+ wine tastings paired with small bites Wineries include: Clos LaChance, Loma Prieta, Testarossa, Guglielmo and Fortino.  Purchase tickets here. T o Book a tee time call (408) 463-1400.

The County of Santa Clara Procurement Department is hosting a vendor workshop on Tuesday, July 26 for individuals and companies interested in doing business with the County. The workshops are part of an outreach initiative to familiarize potential vendors with the County's procurement ,Each workshop lasts 90-minutes covering topics related to the County's procurement and contracting philosophy and processes.  Click here for more information.

Chamber member  The First Tee of Silicon Valley  presents "The Open," a golf tournament on  Friday, July 29 at  Cinnabar Hills Golf Club . Invite your friends and join us for a fun, festive afternoon of raising funds for The First Tee of Silicon Valley! Learn how we impact the lives of young people by providing educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values, and promote healthy choices through the game of golf.  Click here for more information .
 
Chamber member, Christmas in the Parkinvites you to Christmas in July. This is an annual summer "fun"draiser that helps support Christmas in the Park held on July 30. You will experience an evening full of great food and drinks, a live and silent auction, live music and dancing, a photo booth and a whole lot more! This year the band will be The HouseRockersClick here for more information and ticket/ table sales.
 

Chamber member, LIFE Wellness, LLC invites you to join two key community collaboration events. The Nutrition, Health and Community Wellness Fair - Emergency and Disaster Preparedness  a wellness workshops, resources, healthy food sampling, open forum followed by  Meet Our Community Leaderson Saturday, August 6. More information here.
CITY OF SAN JOSE PLANNING COMMISSION OPENING
The City of San Jose has two openings for Planning Commission that they are trying to fill for this summer. Recruitment closing date is Thursday, July 14. 

For more information about August planning/recruitment check here

For application, fill out this form.
UPCOMING NETWORKING EVENTS
7/14/2016
  Finding Your Wine Personality
7/14/2016   SpeakerPalooza
7/15/2016   Ribbon Cutting: Amazing Lash Studio El Paseo
7/16/2016   SV Next Community Clean Up Day
7/19/2016   JUMPSTART: New Member Briefing
7/20/2016   Small Business Boot Camp
7/20/2016   San Jose Sales & Management Career Fair
7/21/2016   Ribbon Cutting: KW Bay Area Estates
7/21/2016   Monthly Chamber Breakfast- July
7/23/2016   Cars & Croissants
7/25/2016   Nonprofit Seminar: Volunteers
7/26/2016   Santa Clara County Vendor Outreach Workshop
7/26/2016   Your Key to Entrepreneurship: Buying a Franchise
7/27/2016   Winchester Business Walk
7/29/2016   The First Tee of Silicon Valley Open Golf Tournament
7/29/2016   17th Annual National System Administrators Day
8/3/2016   Networking Power Lunch- August
8/4/2016   Whiskey World Tour Volume 3
8/5/2016   Joint Networking Mixer: genArts and SV Next
8/6/2016   Nutrition, Health and Community Wellness - Emergency and Disaster Preparedness
8/6/2016   2016 Silicon Valley Home Tours
8/9/2016   2 Steps Ahead: Cybersecurity for Business...Made Simple
8/9/2016   Mommy & Me and Daddies Too Kids Club
8/11/2016   Be the Boss, An Exploration into Career Alternatives
8/13/2016   Divorce: Planning for a New Beginning