Weekly Message - February 2019
BUSINESS NEWS
Dumbarton Corridor Alternatives -
Public Meetings
The San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans) and Cross Bay Transit Partners are exploring new, environmentally appropriate alternatives for a high-quality, high-capacity public transit system to improve transportation along the Dumbarton corridor. The introductory meetings will discuss the future of the Dumbarton Rail Corridor, and the public is invited to participate and help guide the development of the proposed new connection. 

Redwood City Meeting
Wednesday, February 27, 6:30 to 8 pm
Veterans Memorial Senior Center

Menlo Park Meeting
Saturday, March 2, 10:30 am to 12 pm
Menlo Park Senior Center

HEART First-time Home Buyer Workshop
Find out how you can qualify to buy a home in San Mateo County with only a 5% down payment and no private mortgage insurance.

Learn about:
  • How the HEART down payment loan program works
  • The home buying process
  • The loan application process
  • Tips on finding a property in this price range
  • The loan closing process and how to make a successful bid

Thursday, March 7, 6 to 7 pm
701 Laurel St, Menlo Park

AROUND MENLO PARK
Black History Celebration
Celebrate African American History with food and family fun! Come to Onetta Harris Community Center on February 28 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm for food, music, activities for kids and an exhibit of Black Inventions from the Domini Hoskins Black History Museum.

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The Carpool 2.0 program rewards all forms of carpooling, from matching with your co-workers to using carpool apps to find carpool partners. Carpool 2.0 aims to increase local carpool ridership during peak travel periods, therefore reducing single occupancy vehicles, traffic congestion, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and the need for parking within San Mateo County. By carpooling, commuters can save time, money, and the environment.

MEMBERS @ WORK
The Future of Corporate Leadership:
How Transparency Is Key to Innovation
Menlo Park Rotary Club, Impossible, and Menlo College are hosting a networking event and panel to discuss transparency in the workplace and its importance to building a successful business model. Several studies have shown that transparency is the number one factor determining workplace happiness, which is directly linked to trust and out of the box thinking - two important drivers of innovation. As consumers are increasingly concerned about such issues as fair labor, sustainable resourcing, and the environment, transparency across the value chain has become key to regain trust and to create a competitive edge.

Wednesday, February 27, 5:30 to 7 pm
Menlo College Innovation Center - Florence Moore Hall 319

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

February 27
5:30 to 7 pm, Menlo College Innovation Center

February 27
6:30 to 8:30 pm, Veterans Memorial Senior Center

February 28
5:30 to 7:30 pm, Onetta Harris Community Center

March 1
8:30 to 9:30 am, Chamber Conference Room

March 2
10:30 am to 12 pm, Menlo Park Senior Center

March 7
4 to 6 pm, 5050 El Camino Real, Suite 117, Los Altos

March 7
6 to 7 pm, City Council Chambers, Menlo Park

March 9
5 to 8 pm, 883 Santa Cruz Ave. #1, Menlo Park
Menlo Park Chamber of Commerce | (650) 325-2818 |  menloparkchamber.com