February Newsletter
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Greetings!

We're happy to announce t he 24th Annual Celebration of Leaders Awards Dinner will be held at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View at 6:00 pm on March 1, 2019. This annual event recognizes and honors outstanding businesses and individuals for their professional and personal achievements, outstanding work and dedication to the community. This event will also include 8 local non-profits who will honor their Volunteers of the Year. Scroll down to see this year's honorees.
ICYMI: Let us Be Your New Best Friend

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Welcome New Members
Renewing Members
PROMOTE
Scholarship Mountain View Applications Now Open
Scholarship Mountain View is a scholarship program available to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend college or a trade school. The scholarship application can be found here .

Everything must be submitted (the student application, transcripts, two letters of recommendation) by 11:59pm on March 1, 2019.  Therefore, the student must enter the above contact information in plenty of time for the contacts to submit these items. (If any items are not submitted before the deadline the application is deemed incomplete and may not be considered for a scholarship award.)

Application link is:  https://goo.gl/6qwdFa

CONNECT
Business ConneXions Leads Group Meetings
February 6 & 20, 2019 | 11:30am - 1:00pm | Chamber Boardroom

Please be our guest at the only Mountain View Chamber-affiliated networking group! Benefits of joining the group include making business connections within the CoC, practicing speaking about your business, benefiting from the expertise of others, expanding your referral network, and being more connected with the Chamber's goals and influence.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Chamber Conference Room
580 Castro Street, Mountain View
Maximize Your Membership
February 12, 2019 | 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Chamber Boardroom

-Are you using our website & social media to showcase your business?  
-Are you or your team participating in the over 90 events that the Chamber hosts each year? 
-When was the last time that you visited ILoveMV.org?
-Where IS the Mountain View Visitor Center? 

Join us for information speed sessions on mastering the member portal, leveraging our marketing & communication tools, understanding how our Government Affairs efforts impact your business and understanding which of our programs and events are the best use of your time.   Learn More
Four Chamber Business Expo
February 21, 2019 | 5:00pm - 7:30pm | Palo Alto Elks Lodge - The Event Center

The Four Chamber Business Expo is back! This collaboration with Los Altos, Mountain View, Palo Alto, and Sunnyvale Chambers is one not to miss. With over 30 business exhibitors, raffles prizes, drinks and refreshments! One of our largest mixers with businesses exhibiting! Be sure to attend with plenty of business cards.
Small Business Workshop: 2019 Hiring Trends
February 26, 2019 | 8:00am - 9:30am | City Hall - 500 Castro Street, Mountain View

Mark your calendars for a Small Business Workshop - 2019 Hiring Trends hosted by Mountain View Chamber of Commerce and City of Mountain View. Check your inbox for more details to come.
ADVOCATE
Business Issues & Public Policy Meeting
February 13, 2019 | 11:30am - 1:00pm | Chamber Boardroom

 Identifies and acts on key issues of interest to Mountain View businesses. Areas of focus include local, state and federal legislative issues, as well as business and industry related issues such as transportation, development, regulation and business trends. The committee meets on the 2nd Wednesday of every month. 12:00pm – 1:30pm at the Mountain View Chamber.

For more information, please contact   govt_relations@chambermv.org  

COMMUNITY NEWS
Congratulations to the The Lash Lounge Mountain View - San Antonio Road for their Grand Opening
On January 24th, we celebrated the Grand Opening of Lash Lounge. To learn more about the Lash Lounge, visit their website here .
City of Mountain View – PAID Summer Sustainability Internship – Feb. 15 Deadline!
February 13, 2019 | 11:30am - 1:00pm | Chamber Boardroom

 Identifies and acts on key issues of interest to Mountain View businesses. Areas of focus include local, state and federal legislative issues, as well as business and industry related issues such as transportation, development, regulation and business trends. The committee meets on the 2nd Wednesday of every month. 12:00pm – 1:30pm at the Mountain View Chamber.

For more information, please contact   govt_relations@chambermv.org  

Grand Opening of Mountain View Community Center
February 23, 2019 | 10:00am - 12:00pm | 201 South Rengstorff Ave., Mountain View

The City of Mountain View invites you to the Grand Opening and Dedication of the newly renovated Mountain View Community Center on Saturday, February 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. This new state-of-the-art facility is the host to a brand new Social Hall, four multi-purpose/conference rooms, two dance and fitness rooms, and the City’s Preschool program.

Join us for the Dedication Ceremony, complete with Ribbon Cutting and Community Photo, at 10:00 a.m. Following the ceremony, we invite you to tour the new facility, check out our Summer programs at our Summer Camp Fair in the new Redwood Hall, and participate in a variety of activities for both youth and adults. Scheduled activities will be announced on our Facebook Page as we get closer to the date. Light refreshments will be served.

The Mountain View Community Center is located in the heart of Rengstorff Park at 201 South Rengstorff Avenue. For information on reserving the facility for your next special event, birthday, party, meeting or conference, please visit www.mountainview.gov/reservations or contact recreservations@mountainview.gov .
City of Mountain View is accepting applications for: Human Relations Commission, Downtown Committee, & Performing Arts Committee
Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on February 22, 2019 in the City Clerk’s Office at 500 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041

The Council Advisory Bodies are volunteer positions and serve in an advisory capacity to the City Council.

Specific eligibility requirements apply. Visit www.mountainview.gov for more information and an application. For questions, contact the City Clerk’s Office at 650-903-6304 or city.clerk@mountainview.gov.