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.

The City of Menlo Park offers two locations to hang over-the-street banners to promote and advertise your next event. Locations are on Santa Cruz Avenue at University Drive (near Peet's Coffee) and Santa Cruz Avenue at Doyle Street (near Bank of America).

Banner slots are reserved for two-week intervals and cost $480 per reservation. Crews put up and take down banners on Monday mornings. You can find banner guidelines on the city website.

Droughts in California have underscored the scarcity of our most precious natural resource, water. That's why I am hosting a town hall with water, drought, and reuse/recycling experts.

"In Shallow Water: How Scarcity Impacts All of Us," featuring Kris Tjernell, California's Deputy Director for Integrated Watershed Management, Newsha Ajami, PhD, Chief Development Officer for Research in the Earth and Environmental Sciences Area of Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, and Aaron Tartakovsk, Co-founder, EpicClean Tec.

Experts will share their perspectives on what residents in San Mateo County and Santa Clara County can do to conserve water, why it matters, and what new technologies are on the horizon to help us conserve water.

A Virtual Town Hall

"In Shallow Water: How Scarcity Impacts All of Us"

Thursday, September 8th

12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Please click here to RSVP

Menlo Park Academy of Dance

celebrates 75 years servicing the local community with a free outdoor parking-lot party

on Saturday September 10th from 12:00-3:00pm.

Members of the local community and anyone interested in dance or dance education is invited to attend the 75th Anniversary celebration of Menlo Park Academy of Dance. Founded in 1947 by Rose Ann Sayler,

Menlo Park Academy of Dance has been providing dance education to all ages, longer than any other similar business in Menlo Park or the surrounding communities. Its mission has not changed according to current owner Sarah Jane Measor, “to provide excellent training and instill a love and appreciation of dance in students of all ages and abilities”.

The 75th anniversary celebration will take place in Menlo Park in the parking lot located at their 1137  El Camino Real studios. Attendees can learn more about the studio’s rich history, esteemed alumni, current classes and upcoming performances.

There will also be interactive games and activities for all ages, a sale of new and used dance gear and costumes, studio tours, give-aways and more. No reservation or advance ticket required. For more information 650-323-5292. 

Live Event (online) September 12th from 2:00 pm — 4:00 pm

Fee: FREE

Brought to you by the Norcal SBDC Restaurant

Are you a food maker wanting to capture additional sales, retain new customers and feel part of a community? Joining a local farmer’s market may be the right fit for you! Join Harv Singh, Norcal SBDC Restaurant Program advisor and farmer’s market expert as he discusses topics such as:

-How to know if your product would be a good fit for farmer’s markets

-Navigating the rules, regulations and fees required

-Understanding the application process

-Tips for success

…and much more!

Register here

Live Event (online) September 21st at 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