February 2016 - In This Issue:


Celebrate the football festivities in Mountain View. Look for this black & gold logo on posters at participating businesses throughout the city this week for super deals and promotions.
 
See you in Mountain View!
NEW MEMBERS
RENEWING MEMBERS
COMMUNITY
NEWS

 
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Stay informed of Super Bowl-related safety, traffic, and
emergencies over the week  
Text "SB50" to 888-777 to receive traffic and safety alerts related to #SB50.
CONNECT
Want to learn how to increase the return on your membership investment? 
Attend Chamber of Commerce Mountain View's quarterly Chamber 101 on Thursday, February 25 from 8:30 am to 9:30 am.  

Enjoy a light breakfast while chamber staff members break down the chamber's wide variety of programs, events, and services to help you identify the opportunities that will be most beneficial for you and your business.

This event is open to all members who want to learn more about how the Chamber can help them grow their businesses. It's also an easy way to make your company's new employees aware of the resources the Chamber has to offer. Learn More  
NOVA Externship to Employment  
NOVA, a nonprofit, federally-funded employment and training agency, provides customer-focused workforce development services. We work closely with local businesses, educators, and job seekers to ensure that our programs provide opportunities that build the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to address the workforce needs of Silicon Valley.

The goal of the externship to employment program is to enable jobseekers to transition back into the workforce by enhancing skills and developing industry connections. Learn more about this NOVA program and see if your company has an externship opportunity, click here.  
PROMOTE
50 Things You Should Do in Mountain View
ilovemv.org Whether you're here just for the week of Super Bowl 50, or you've lived here for years, here are 50 things you need to experience in Mountain View!
  1. Go out to dinner in downtown Mountain View, where there are over 100 restaurants.
  2. Journey back in time with a visit to the Rengstorff House.
  3. Take a leisurely stroll on the Stevens Creek Trail... continue
Celebration of Leaders: Get Your Tickets Today! 
We are thrilled to announce the honorees for the 21st Annual Celebration of Leaders Award.

Outstanding Large Business
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Outstanding Small Business Savvy Cellar Wine Bar & Wine Shop
Outstanding Organization Community Health Awareness Council  Outstanding New Member TITLE Boxing Club of Mountain View
Outstanding Business Person Kim Copher, Coldwell Banker
Ambassador of the Year Bruce Humphrey, 63d Regional Support Command
Lifetime Achievement
Dolores Chasuk

Join us in recognizing the exceptional contributions and service to the Mountain View Community at our 21st Annual Celebration of Leaders Awards on February 12, 2016. Together with our local non-profit organizations, we recognize the best of community involvement in Mountain View.

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Ambassador of the Month: George Cohn  
George is a co-founder of Creation Ground Media, an award winning full service video production company serving the San Francisco Bay Area. Our corporate videos create a bond that engages your audience and delivers your value proposition unforgettably. Creation Ground Media has been a member of Chamber of Commerce Mountain View since 2006, and George is also a graduate of Leadership Mountain View, class of 2006... Read More
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