Happy Holidays

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The Chamber Advantage
December 2016


Chamber Premier Sponsors

HOLIDAY BUSINESS AFTER HOURS "HOLIDAY" MIXER
Wednesday, December 7
5:30 - 7:00 P.M.
Hosted by
Heritage Bank Logo
419 S. San  Antonio Road
Los Altos 
$5.00 Members/$15.00 Non-Members
OR
Canned Goods/Non Perishable food items for the Community Services Agency (CSA) Holiday Food Drive  
 
If your business is interested in hosting a Chamber Business After Hours Mixer in 2017, there are still dates available.   Contact: geneva@losaltoschamber.org  
 

                                                                        Year of the Rooster
ANNUAL AWARDS RECIPIENTS 2016

Courtyard by Marriott - Member of the Year
American Legion Los Altos Post 558 - Community Legacy Award
Bob and Pat Reed - Ambassadors of the Year
Tuck Younis - Pride of the Community
Pinewood School - Architectural Design & Enhancement
Community Services Agency (CSA) - New Member of the Year
Gini Brown/Children's Corner - Chair's Special Recognition
Tri-City Chamber Business After Hours Mixer
Los Altos, Mountain View and Palo Alto

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Thursday, January 26th
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Crowne Plaza Cabana
4290 El Camino Real, Palo Alto

SHOWCASE YOUR BUSINESS AT THIS EVENT!
A limited number of tables are available for $200 to showcase your business!
Over 300 attendees!
If you are interested in reserving a table at this great networking event, 


*** W E L C O M E ***

New Member in November 2016

Amber India Restaurant
Vijay Bist, Owner
4926 El Camino Real
Los Altos CA  94022
(650) 968-7511
Fax: (650) 537-4138 
  info.mv@amber-india.com 
Restaurant

Moon & Mandella Accountancy Corporation
Victor P Mandella, Shareholder/Officer
Roger E Stroud, Shareholder/Officer
1 First Street, Ste.10
Los Altos CA  94022
(650) 857-1284
Fax:  (650) 857-9059



Chamber Recognizes
Members Renewin g in NOVEMBER
  
 

20-27 Years

Heritage Bank of Commerce
Legacy Dental Care
Los Altos Sub-Acute & Rehabiliation Center
St. Nicholas Catholic Church

   
 

6-19 Years  
Coldwell Banker - Buchanan & Bowen Sales Team
Epicurean Group
Fremont Hills Country Club
Green Ivy Educational Consulting
GreenTown Los Altos
McAllister Law Group
Rees Properties Inc
Sweet Shop

 1-5 Years 
Alain Pinel - Erika Ameri
Foothills Tennis & Swimming Club
Kuk Sool Won of Los Altos
Murray Engineers Inc
TL Dental Artistry
WomenSV@DVIC


2017 Chamber Directory and Community Guide is HERE!
 
The 2017 Chamber Directory and Community Guide was recently distributed to homes and businesses in Los Altos and Los Altos Hills.  
 
If you didn't receive one, please stop by the Chamber office to pick up your copy!!
 
Member Happenings
Spangler Mortuaries Celebrates Recently Renovated
Los Altos Location
 

Three generations of Spanglers have been operating Spangler Mortuaries since the firm was established in 1934. The Los Altos location opened in 1973. Cutting the ribbon to celebrate the renovation are (L-R) Jim Spangler, Julie Rose, Jeff Baier, Sue Spangler and Marty Spangler.


ABBY AHRENS FEATURED ON NBC NIGHTLY NEWS
Our own Dear Abby, founder and owner of the Abigail Company (and local hotelier), appeared in a national news clip relating to the home mortgage rate spike. 
Community News
                            
WANT TO BE IN THE KNOW?  
If you want to help shape the future of Los Altos and be part of
the public engagement process,
Sign Up for Downtown Vision Email Notifications

Select "Downtown Vision" under "News & Announcements"


                                           
                                           VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
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LOS ALTOS DISCOVERY SHOP
243 Main Street, Los Altos
All days and all shifts available.

For more information, please call Ardy or Dennis at 650.949.0505
 
Chamber Opportunities
California and Federal Employment Notices Posters

Order your 2017 poster through the Los Altos Chamber of Commerce! This all-in-one poster from the California Chamber contains the required state and federal employment notices that all California employers must post as well as mandatory updates for 2017.  Choose from a laminated or non-laminated all-in-poster:  
Poster with all required California and federal notices

Paper poster:  $30.00
Laminated poster:  $42.00

email your order to:
Member to Member Discount Program
 This program is designed to encourage Chamber members to do business with other Chamber members!!  Do you have a discount or special offer you would like to let members know about? 
Submit your information to  geneva@losaltoschamber.org and we will run your offer in the next E-News and on our website.  Your offer will be good for a month.

Chamber Web Site Advertising Opportunities!

 - Enhanced Listing in the Business Directory: 
     Company logo or a photo of your business or yourself - $150
     Company logo AND a photo of your business or yourself - $200
- Home Page Banner Ad:  $1,200 for one year (limited number)
- Business Directory Banner Ad:  $1,500 for one year (limited number)
CHAMBER MEMBERS!
GIVE US 50 WORDS
Submit a 50 word description of your business for your Listing on the Chamber's Website!

      And....... Don't Forget.........  
Your Staff is welcome at Chamber events even if you can't attend!  Even if you cannot attend a Chamber event such as the monthly Mixer, your member benefits extend to your employees to attend on your behalf and generate more business for your company!

Submit Your News
Having an anniversary, special sale, offer or event?   
Send it to us for the monthly E-News

Silicon Valley SCORE
Offers Seminars and FREE Counseling

Silicon Valley SCORE has over 50 counselors to help small businesses grow and prosper.  SCORE counselors are experienced executive who have years of varied business experience.  They are able to provide you with the information and direction you may need.

SCORE counselors are available at the Los Altos Chamber of Commerce the 4th Tuesday of every month for one (1) hour sessions from 9:30AM - 12:30PM.  To make an appointment, call Geneva at 948-1455.  For additional information on SCORE:
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Chamber Leadership
CHAMBER OFFICERS:  
Jeff Baier, Chair, Los Altos School District; Allen Hall, 1st Vice Chair, Snap Fitness; Gay Krause, 2nd Vice Chair, Krause Center for Innovation; Bob Galen, Treasurer, Young, Craig + Co.; Scott O'Brien, Past Chair, Cushman & Wakefield
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Gini Brown, Children's Corner; Margo Felt, Thoits Law; Diana Dean Gendotti, Law Offices of Diana Dean Gendotti; Julie Handley, Dinah's Garden Hotel; Scott Johnson, Villa Siena; Jack Kelly, Flynn/Ward State Farm Insurance; Kamrin Knight Desmond, Knight & Company, CPAs; Ilona Lindauer, IKB, Inc.; Cindy Murphy, El Camino Hospital; Pat Richards, NOVA Job Center
Ex officio:  
Jennifer Quinn, City of Los Altos; Deborah Padovan, Town of Los Altos Hills 
Chamber Ambassadors:
Alexandra Demartini, Heritage Bank of Commerce; Dennis Duffy; Jack Heidmiller; Monique Kane, LMFT; Bob Reed; Pat Reed; Fran Vella, Phrasemaker Word Processing
Staff:
Julie Rose, President; Geneva DePaola, Executive Assistant; Faye Chapman, Bookkeeper 

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