Weekly Message - August 2018
BUSINESS NEWS
Midday City Shuttle Service Temporarily Suspended
The M1-Menlo Midday Shuttle will be temporarily suspended due to staffing issues with the shuttle operator beyond our control. The last day of service will be Friday, August 31, 2018. We apologize for the inconvenience and are actively working on solutions to continue to provide this service to the Menlo Park community.

Chamber Business Alliance - Deep Dive
The Chamber Business Alliance (CBA) is a group of small business
entrepreneurs that meet twice a month for the purpose of promoting
business growth.

Next Friday, the CBA meeting will include a Deep Dive presentation by Shepherd and Associates : Insurance is confusing, insurance and benefits for small companies, is even more so. Come learn about what you need to think about as a small business owner currently offering benefits or thinking about offering benefits to employees. 

Friday, September 7, 8:30 to 9:30 am
Chamber Conference Room

Ride the Interim Peninsula Bikeway
Communities on the Peninsula suffer from crippling congestion and associated air quality, safety and health challenges.

The cities of Menlo Park, Mountain View, Redwood City and Palo Alto have come together to invest in mobility alternatives to help address these challenges. Join us for this signature kick-off event as these cities work together to build healthy, active communities on the Peninsula.

Saturday, September 8, 10 am to 2 pm
701 Laurel St, Menlo Park

SUMMER EVENTS
Summer Concert Series: William Russ, Jr. (R&B/Soul)
The Summer Concert Series presented by Facebook features a variety of musical styles from Jazz to Country to hits of today and yesterday. Bring your picnic blanket and dinner, and of course there is always room for dancers of all ages.

Will Russ Jr. , the Detroit born, bred and raised singer commands a voice as soothing as a cool summer breeze and as comforting as a loving embrace. You will be gently glided from song to song by a voice that is incredibly smooth as it is inviting. He creates a seduction of soulful interpretations and brilliant vocal arrangements that will hypnotically caress you and have you falling in love over and over again.

Wednesday, August 29, 6:30 to 8 pm
Kelly Park, Menlo Park

Menlo Movie Series - Sing
The 2018 Menlo Movie Series features free outdoor movies at Burgess Park. Grab a chair, blanket and some snacks to enjoy a free community movie night with your friends and family. Come and enjoy a night of watching the stars, under the stars.

Friday, August 31, 8:00 to 9:50 pm
Burgess Park, Menlo Park

MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Menlo Park Summer Events

August 27-29
Facebook HQ and Onetta Harris Community Center

August 29
7 to 9 pm, Hotel Nia, Menlo Park

August 30
8 to 9:30 am, Chamber Conference Room

September 3
Chamber Closed in observance of Labor Day

September 7
8:30 to 9:30 am, Chamber Conference

September 7
10 am to 4 pm, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City

September 7
4 to 6 pm, A.Space Gallery, Menlo Park

September 8
10 am to 2 pm, Burgess Park, Menlo Park

September 8
1 to 6 pm, 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park
Menlo Park Chamber of Commerce | (650) 325-2818 |  menloparkchamber.com