Weekly Message - September 2018
BUSINESS NEWS
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.

This 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

Midday 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 was 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.  

AROUND MENLO PARK
Facebook Fiesta
Enjoy a celebration of Latin Food, Art, Music & Dance this Saturday, September 8 from 1 to 6 pm at 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park ! There will be live Mexican, Salsa, Brazilian, Latin Urban & Pop Bands, Cultural Dance Troupes, and Art Exhibits.

Proceeds benefit local school music & art programs

Saturday, September 8, 1 to 6 pm
1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park

A.Space First Fridays Celebration
A.Space invites you to join Proprietor Jill Layman for a free happy hour celebration on the First Friday of the month in charming Menlo Park. This event is part of a summer series of “First Fridays” hosted by A.Space, a retail art gallery and private event space which will offer eclectic music, complimentary wine and nibbles on the first Friday of each month.

Stop in with friends to see what’s trending downtown this summer and discover the visually stimulating works of our talented artists.

Friday, September 7, 4 to 6 pm
773 Santa Cruz Ave, Menlo Park

Menlo Movie Series - Star Wars the Last Jedi
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, September 7, 8 to 10:40 pm
Burgess Park, Menlo Park

MEMBERS @ WORK
Hotel Nia - Weekly Music Series
Hotel Nia presents  James Devine  in our courtyard as part of our NEW weekly music series! Enjoy some of the best local Bay Area music while dining on California Mediterranean cuisine inside our  Porta Blu restaurant, or simply enjoying a drink from the bar on our beautiful outdoor courtyard.

Saturday, September 8, 3 to 6 pm
Hotel Nia, Menlo Park

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

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

September 8
3 to 6 pm, Hotel Nia, Menlo Park

September 12
6 to 8 pm, CCRM San Francisco, Menlo Park

September 15
3 to 6 pm, Hotel Nia, Menlo Park

September 16
6 to 7:30 pm, Menlo-Atherton Center for Performing Arts
Menlo Park Chamber of Commerce | (650) 325-2818 |  menloparkchamber.com