May 27, 2020
Support the Chamber
With your support we will be able to keep our doors open and continue to fight for the business community and Los Gatos.
With every donation of $50 or more, you will receive a Friends of the Chamber sticker, pictured above. Cats come in orange, blue or green.
The Chamber of Commerce, just like every business, is experiencing financial impacts due to COVID-19. Our ability to generate revenue has been greatly diminished due to the protocols necessary to control this pandemic. Despite all of these challenges, we have made our resources, webinars, and public policy advocacy available to the general public during this challenging time. 

If you are interested in supporting our efforts to be a convener and a champion for stronger communities, we would be grateful for your financial contribution of any size. We look forward to continuing to serve our businesses and the community.
The most current information is always on the Chamber website. Click the links below to find out what businesses are open for business - either virtually or open as essential services.
Limited to 20 registrants. 
Virtual Networking Mixer
Thursday, May 28 at 4:30pm
Join us via Zoom for a Virtual Networking Mixer! One of our greatest strengths as a Chamber of Commerce is connecting the business community. We can still connect and network - even though we can't do it in person!
Jazz OFF the Plazz
For your summer pleasure, we are launching "Jazz OFF the Plazz"

Beginning Wednesday, June 3rd concerts will be Live Streamed from the Jazz on the Plazz Facebook Page, from 6:00- 7:00 PM, and continuing every Wednesday throughout the summer.
How to Stream: 
June schedule brought to you by:
El Camino Health, Lexus of Stevens Creek, John & Timi Sobrato Charitable Fund
  • Wednesday, June 3rd - Collectivity
  • Wednesday, June 10 - Brooke & Emil
  • Wednesday, June 17 - Tony Lindsay with John R. Burr on Piano
  • Wednesday, June 24 - Svetlana
Digital Marketing Workshops
While you are sheltering in place, now is a great time to learn about digital marketing. Sofya Elperin-Smirvov is an expert in small business marketing. Sofya offers digital marketing training, consulting and full marketing management. She is an expert in paid search ads, email marketing, social media, content creation, website optimization and all digital and traditional marketing channels.

Email Marketing - Friday, June 5, 1:00-2:30pm - FREE

Learn from start to finish, how to set up your email marketing. Even if you have never sent an email for your business this is a great starting point. We will use the MailChimp email system for the demonstrations.
  • Different Mail Platforms - MailChimp, iContact, ActiveCampaign, ConstantContact
  • Plan and prepare lifecycle market strategies.
  • Types of Emails - Promotional, transactional, behavioral
  • Map email content to your customers' lifecycle
  • Plan, execute and measure email marketing campaigns
  • Craft a subject line, A/B testing, content buidling
  • Gain basic familiarity with common tools of the trade, i.e. MailChimp
  • Understand email marketing metrics
Registration require for all webinars
2020 Census
Shape Your Future
Be counted! Make sure Santa Clara County and California receives our fair share of federal funds.
Town of Los Gatos website
The Town of Los Gatos has compiled a very comprehensive page of Covid-19 messages and resources. It outlines how all the Town departments are functioning throughout this crisis. In addition, it has resources for businesses and individuals, as well as ways you can volunteer.
Coronavirus Update
For the latest updates, please visit Santa Clara County Public Health.
Resources For Individuals
For Business Resources go to the Chamber website
  1. The Order and Appendices, effective May 4
  2. The Health Officer Indicators
  3. Press Statement
Facebook Live Public Health Briefings The Public Health Department continues to provide Santa Clara County residents with informational updates each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 10:00 a.m. on its  Facebook Page
Extension of the COVID-19 Shelter-in-Place Order : Deputy County Executive David Campos talks with County Counsel James Williams about some of the top questions and concerns related to the latest Shelter in Place Order.
Silicon Valley Bicycle Exchange   - bikes for essential workers in need of transportation during shelter in place. The program accepts bikes that are ready-to-ride or need minor repairs and gives them to essential workers who need a bike but can’t afford one. Interested residents can sign up as a recipient, donor, or volunteer  here .  
FAQs about the Local Health Officer Shelter in Place Order
  1. Shelter in Place FAQ-English
  2. Shelter in Place FAQ-Chinese
  3. Shelter in Place FAQ-Spanish
  4. Shelter in Place FAQ-Vietnamese
  5. Shelter in Place FAQ-Tagalog 
Any business, faith, nonprofit, labor or community leader with questions should contact  cboliaison@eoc.sccgov.org .
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