The San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce's weekly newsletter
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CHAMBER PUBLICATIONS
THE REALLY USEFUL BOOK 
2016 Edition
 
SILICON VALLEY BUSINESS QUARTERLY
Winter 2016 Issue
HOST A CHAMBER EVENT

Benefits of hosting one of our events include: 

  • Visibility
  • Traffic
  • & More
Engage with us! Host one of our monthly events in 2017.


EMPLOYMENT POSTERS

RIBBON CUTTINGS
Sept. 1, 4-6 p.m.

Sept. 29, 5:30-8 p.m.

Did you know that the Chamber does Ribbon Cuttings? 

Click on the image below for details.
LEADERSHIP SAN JOSE
Applications are rolling in for the Leadership San Jose Class of 2017. If your business or organization intends to nominate an employee to participate in the next class, please be aware of the fast-approaching deadline:

Sept. 1, 2016  

EVENTS [LSJ Alumni-Only]

Sept. 15: LSJ Alumni Association Networking Mixer,  5:30 - 7:00 pm at the SV Capital Club. Register here .  

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

Strive San Jose is working to address the skilled workforce shortage crisis through partnerships between industry and schools by offering:
  • career exposure 
  • paid internships
  • mentorships
  • career days
Interested in participating? Click here to learn more
COUPONS
Member to Member deals

Check out the latest offerings from our members:

BEHIND THE SCENES
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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.

August 24 , 2016 
Silicon Valley had a visit from the U.S. Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx today to tour the Silicon Valley BART Project. I was in attendance and shared my key takeaways here.

We love seeing our Chamber members in the news ... this week, a few of our biggest Chamber members made this list on Business Insider: Highest Paying Companies in Silicon Valley.

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.
EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AWARDS - NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN

The San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce's Annual Excellence in Education Awards are now open for nominations. Awardees will be recognized at the 20th Annual Legends & Leaders event on Thursday, Dec. 8.

Read more about this here and submit your nominations for
  • Student of the Year
  • Teacher of the Year
  • Principal of the Year
no later than Monday, Sept. 12 here.

NEW FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT POSTINGS

 On July 26, 2016, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced mandatory changes that take effect August 1, 2016, to two federal employment postings-allowing little time for employers to comply by the deadline.


These required updates affect the Federal Minimum Wage notice and the Employee Polygraph Protection Act notice, and our revised 2016 California and Federal Employment Notices poster will reflect the updates. Save 20% if you order a replacement poster by August 31, 2016. 

 
NEW MEMBERS
W elcome to the newest member of the San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce:   
  • DesignLink, Stephen Polcyn. Reason for joining:  Business advocacy, member benefits, business development, marking visibility, business education, networking, events
  • iMentorNate Falkner. Reason for joining: business development, business education, events, marketing visibility, member benefits, networking
  • CAVALIA - ODYESSOTeodor Buzea. Reason for joining: Business development, marketing visibility 
If you see any of these new members at the next Chamber event you attend, make sure to say hello.

PARTNER PROMOTION

Here is what you'll walk away with:
  • Up-to-the-minute key insights on the hottest markets for your industry
  • Actionable intelligence that will either increase your revenues through opportunities or through implementing underutilized cost-saving measures
  • Connections with the industry leaders, CEO's, high level dignitaries, and the experts you need to know to make your expansion a success
Early Bird tickets are currently $500 off, and as a member of San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce you'll receive an additional 25% off by entering the code SJSV at checkout!
 
Gain a solid understanding of how to compete on a global level, and build the relationships to win in foreign markets.

SAVE THE DATE: SEPTEMBER CHAMBER EVENTS
Sept. 7: Monthly Power Lunch at Four Points By Sheraton San Jose Airport , 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Register here .

Sept. 15: Monthly Chamber Breakfast at the Silicon Valley Capital Club, featuring an #InsideLook from Joe Cortright, Economist and Director at the City Observatory, 7:30-9 a.m. Register here.

Sept. 20: Monthly JumpStart! new member briefing at the SJSV Chamber,  11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Register here.

Sept. 20-23: Annual Chamber Study Mission to Pittsburgh. Register here.

Sept. 28: Monthly Chamber Mixer at Signature Flight Support, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Register here.
MEMBERS IN ACTION - MEMBER NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS
The 41st annual Silicon Valley Pride Festival takes place this weekend, kicking off at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 27 and continuing Sunday, Aug. 28 with parade and festival from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.  The event is sponsored by Chamber members: Adobe , PG&E , San Jose Sharks , Wells Fargo and Silicon Valley Business Journal .   Details here .

Chamber member JINS Eyewear will be opening its doors on Wednesday, August 31 at Valley Fair Mall. Stop by the newest location and spin the wheel to win some prizes! Details here.

Chamber member Mathnasium of Berryessa is also hosting its Grand Opening celebration on Thursday, Sept. 1. Details here.

The Swings makes its only stop on the West Coast in downtown San Jose. Come out and enjoy a musical experience now through Sunday, October 2More information here.

ODYSSEO - FOR THE FIRST TIME IN SAN JOSE
Chamber member Cavalia presents its new production Odysseo. Double the size of the company's eponymous show Cavalia, Odysseo is a true revolution in live entertainment and an immersive theatrical experience. Odysseo - the largest touring production on earth - features 65 magnificent horses and 48 talented riders, acrobats, dancers, and musicians under a White Big Top the size of an NFL football field! Odysseo takes the audience on an epic journey to some of nature's greatest wonders. This awe-inspiring ode to horse and man is an absolute feast for the eyes that succeeds in delivering soulful and stunning performances. Prepare to be wowed! Chamber members receive 15% off. Click here for tickets.

Chamber member, Hopkins & Carley , presents a seminar on Performance Management, Discipline & Termination on Thursday, Sept. 8 . This seminar will offer practical tips on how to manage the performance of employees, establish performance standards, deliver feedback and implement terminations.  Register by clicking here.  
UPCOMING NETWORKING EVENTS
8/27/2016
  Cars & Croissants
8/30/2016   Ribbon Cutting: Eyewear, Inc. - Valley Fair
8/31/2016   Grand Opening - JINS Eyewear US, Inc. - Valley Fair
9/1/2016   Ribbon Cutting: Mathnasium of Berryessa
9/1/2016   Grand Opening of Mathnasium
9/2/2016   Nutrition, Health and Community Wellness - Emergency and Disaster Preparedness
9/2/2016   Swing & Sip
9/6/2016   Finding the Right Franchise Business
9/7/2016   Networking Power Lunch- September
9/8/2016   Performance Management, Discipline, & Termination
9/9/2016   Capers+ Loft 16th Annual Golf Tourn.
9/10/2016   Divorce: Planning for a New Beginning
9/12/2016   National Programmer Day
9/13/2016   The New December 1, 2016 Rules for Exempt Employees: What Every Employer Must Know
9/13/2016   Mommy & Me and Daddies Too Kids Club
9/14/2016   Bay Area Franchise Biz Expo
9/15/2016   Monthly Chamber Breakfast- September
9/16/2016   ENGAGING IN NATIONAL SERVICE: PEACE CORPS OPPORTUNITIES
9/16/2016   Swing & Sip
9/20/2016   Pittsburgh Study Mission
9/20/2016   JUMPSTART: New Member Briefing
9/22/2016   SV Next September Mixer
9/24/2016   Cars & Croissants
9/24/2016   Artistry in Fashion
9/28/2016   Sutton Hague Law Corporation Presents a Sexual Harassment and Bullying Prevention Webinar
9/28/2016   September Networking Mixer
9/29/2016   Ribbon Cutting: Pacific Oaks College
9/29/2016   The Future of Company Culture: Scaling a More Human Workplace 

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