Weekly Message - April 2018
BUSINESS NEWS
Downtown Parking Structure Community Meeting
The Menlo Park community is invited to share input on potential uses of a downtown parking structure. Uses may include, but are not limited to, retail, entertainment, housing, etc. City staff is currently in the process of researching potential development opportunities. Staff will compile community feedback for an upcoming presentation to City Council.

Community input is valued and welcomed as Menlo Park explores plans for downtown parking solutions.

Monday, April 16 at 6:30 pm
City Council Chambers

2018 Spring Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Event
The 2018 Spring San Mateo County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Drop-Off Event in Menlo Park on April 14 from 8:30 am to 12 pm .

Accepted Items: cleaners, fertilizers, pesticides, flammable liquids, fluorescent lights, paint, acids/bases, aerosol cans, and automotive supplies (car batteries, motor oil, oil filters, antifreeze, brake fluid).

Schedule an appointment here  or call (650) 363-4718, select option 3.

FEATURED MEMBER
Poppy Bank Grand Opening
Please join Poppy Bank's Grand Opening on Monday, April 16 at 11 am at 525 El Camino Real (inside Safeway). Refreshments will be served.

Since opening their first branch in January 2005, the Bank has grown to eleven branches in the San Francisco Bay Area. Our commitment to providing the best products and services at a fair price has led to great success and garnered national recognition of their performance. Poppy Bank recently received a 5-star rating from BauerFinancial, the nation’s leading independent bank and credit union rating firm, and is now recognized as one of the strongest financial institutions in the country. For every year they have been in business, their employees have voted to earn them a “Best Places to Work” award in Northern California. We invite you to come see what sets us apart. 

AROUND MENLO PARK
2018 Commuter Challenge
Join the 2018 Commuter Challenge ! This Spring, embrace change and discover new transportation modes other than driving alone in your vehicle.

From April 1st to May 31st, people who join the challenge and commute to, from or through San Mateo County using an alternative mode will be eligible to win weekly prizes and one of five grand prizes. Register here.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

April 13-15
Friday to Sunday, Hyatt Regency Monterey

April 14
8:30 am to 12 pm, Menlo Park

April 16
11 am, 525 El Camino Real, Menlo Park

April 16
6:30 to 8:30 pm, City Council Chambers

April 20
8:30 to 9:30 am, Chamber Conference Room

April 20-22
Friday to Sunday, Santa Cruz Avenue

April 20-22
Friday to Sunday, Discovery Shop, Menlo Park

April 21
10 am to 1 pm, Shoreway Environmental Center
Menlo Park Chamber of Commerce | (650) 325-2818 |  menloparkchamber.com