Weekly Message ~ November 2021
THIS WEEK'S TOPICS
Business News
-Town Hall this Thursday
-DT Business Alliance Meeting
-Vote for Chamber Board Election
Around Menlo Park
-Bon Marché Market Tomorrow
-Small Business Saturday
Members at Work
-Business Plan Workshop
Business News
Town Hall: COP26- What Happened & What it Means for California & the World
Senator Josh Becker is inviting you to join him for a recap and discussion about the COP26 Climate Change Conference at a virtual Town Hall.

Hope to see you on the 18th where Senator Becker will be joined by other experts who were at COP26.

Thursday, November 18, 12 to 1:15 pm
Online Event: RSVP Online

Downtown Business Alliance Meeting Tomorrow
You are invited to join the next Downtown Business Alliance Meeting tomorrow.

When: Wednesday, November 17 at 9 AM
Where: "French Quarter" adjacent to Bistro Vida

This meeting is open to ALL Menlo Park businesses!
Reminder: Chamber Board Election Ballot is Open
A ballot that needs your vote is the Chamber Board Election Ballot. Please vote!

The Board Ballot will close on Monday, November 22 at 5 pm.
Around Menlo Park
Bon Marché Farmers Market Tomorrow
Bon Marché Farmers Market runs weekly on Wednesdays from 4 to 8 pm at the 600-700 blocks of Santa Cruz Avenue, adjacent to Bistro Vida.
  • Fresh Produce
  • Flowers
  • Gelato
  • French Macarons
  • Honey
  • Imported Cheese
  • Artisan Bread
  • Olive Oil
  • Charcuterie
Small Business Saturday
Saturday, November 27 is Small Business Saturday – a day to celebrate and support small businesses and all they do for their communities. Please support your local small business by shopping at a small business.

The highly successful team of SBA, Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP), and American Express will be kicking off the 2021 holiday season by encouraging consumers to support our nation’s nearly 32 million independent businesses this Small Business Saturday and all holiday season long.

Members at Work
How to Write an Effective Business Plan
The journey of entrepreneurship begins with a single step, but the ones that follow often determine how successful your small business will be!

A business plan is a critical foundation when you are starting a new business or developing the potential of your existing company. In this hands-on workshop, we will demystify the process using case studies and exercises.

You will also develop a template for your own business that covers:
  • Products/Services
  • Organization
  • Marketing
  • Customers
  • Finances
  • Market Research

Wednesday, November 17, 2 to 4 pm
Virtual Event: Register Online

Menlo Park Chamber of Commerce | (650) 325-2818 | menloparkchamber.com