We are reaching out to share the details on this year’s annual Community Guide, our once per year, comprehensive, print+digital publication

enjoyed by our entire region!

We are completely updating our beautiful magazine-style publication filled with large color photos, captivating feature stories, profiles and more.

Last year’s guide is found

here for reference.

Click here to read Fran Dehn, 

President & CEO's full message and details.

As mentioned, this guide is both print and digital, and features all original, all local content It is full color, and stunningly presented. It will include a directory section with all members both alphabetically and by category and will have a full 12-month shelf life. We can also include video and hyperlinks on your ad placements, and will offer mobile viewing, search functionality, and much more!

Our 2022-2023 edition is scheduled

for release in December.

AB 152 (Committee on Budget) COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave passed the Legislature on August 31 and awaits action by the Governor. The bill establishes the COVID-19 Relief Grant Program within the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) to help qualified small businesses or nonprofits with grants up to $50,000 to reimburse COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave provided between January 1, 2022 and December 31, 2022.

Article Credit: CalChamber

"Johnnie Walker and IFundWomen have teamed up once again to support trailblazing women-owned businesses who are pushing boundaries to move culture forward and create more opportunities for women to achieve their goals.

As part of the 'First Women' campaign, Jane Walker and IFundWomen have teamed up to help create more opportunities for women to achieve their goals.

Jane Walker will be funding a total of 30 groundbreaking women-owned businesses through the end of the year. Businesses will be selected across the Entertainment & Film, Music, Sports, STEM, Journalism and Hospitality industries to receive a $10K grant plus one year of premium coaching service through IFundWomen."

The deadline for applications is on

Saturday, December 31, 2022 at 11:59PM PST. 

To learn more about this grant opportunity,

please click here

Saturday, September 17th 9:00am - 12:00pm

The City of Menlo Park and Grassroots Ecology partner to host volunteers for Coastal Cleanup Day at San Francisquito Creek. This annual event brings communities together throughout the state to clean California's beaches, lakes and watersheds. 

We're seeking volunteers to help remove trash and recyclables from the local watershed.

All volunteers attending the workday must be registered individually and have approved the online waiver.

Youth under 18 must have their legal guardian approve the waiver on their behalf and volunteers age 12 and under require an accompanying adult.

Location: Alma Street Rain Garden at San Francisquito Creek, 1 Alma St., Menlo Park, View map

Norcal SBDC Finance Center Presents: Business Plans that Work

September  13th,  10:30 am — 12:00 pm, Fee: FREE

This webinar will provide participants with a detailed format for writing Business Plans that get Funded.

Steve Roth developed this model over 40 years of investing and has successfully used it for hundreds of companies across all industries. We will feature a panel of experts to answer questions.

Register Here

Live Event (Online), September 21st, 10:00am Fee: $35.00

The average ransomware demand is $3m in the retail industry and the average amount stolen in a successful business email compromise is $264k. Can you afford to pay ?

This workshop will provide an overview of 

• Who are the attackers ?
• What are their motives ?
• How do they hack your systems?
• What are some of the simple steps you can implement to protect your business ?

Register Now