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Happy Holidays From Our Staff to Yours | |
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Holiday Hours: The Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce office
will be closed December 25 - January 5.
The Chamber staff will be in 2024 strategic planning meetings January 3-5.
We look forward to working with you in the new year!
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January's Chamber Networking Mixer
Wednesday January 10, 5:30pm
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New Year, New You January Mixer at The Club at Los Gatos Wed January 10th 5:30pm. Yummy bites provided by Los Gatos Parkside.
Featured Speaker, Alex Anderson, owner of the Club Los Gatos will speak on lifestyle, habits, fitness and specialty offerings at The Club at Los Gatos.
We will also get to hear tips from Courtney Johnson, the Club’s nutritionist.
Finally, Dr. Bradford Perkins of Transform Wellness Clinic will share thoughts about the importance of sleep to health and wellness.
Guests will have a chance to enjoy the cafe and the “Backyard” outdoor gathering space complete with fire pits.
Raffle Prize: Complementary One Month Membership with the Club of Los Gatos
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The Club Los Gatos
285 E. Main St.
Wednesday, January 10th
5:30PM
Members: $5
Non-Members: $20
Registration Includes 1 drink (beer, wine), and appetizers provided by Los Gatos Parkside
*The Club will be giving all attendees a complementary Welcome Week membership (valued at $79) and 1/2 off enrollment if you join at the mixer!*
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New Community Impact Partner
West Valley College
West Valley College is a public community college in Saratoga, California. It is part of the California Community College system, offering classes on a beautiful 143-acre Saratoga campus in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains.
New Members
Deux Cranes
Lisa T. Fine Jewelry
For information about joining the Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce,
visit losgatoschamber.com
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Thank You Carriage Ride Sponsors | |
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The 2023 Carriage Ride season is sold out.
Thank you to our sponsors for your generosity and for helping residents and visitors make holiday memories in our beautiful Town of Los Gatos!
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Local Promotions Card
Now Through January 31, 2024!
Save hundreds of dollars while supporting our local economy. Access more than 65 Shop, Dine, Stay and Be Well promotions with local businesses in Los Gatos. This program runs through the end of January 2024.
How it Works:
Customers: Purchase and pick up a Los Gatos Loyal card from the Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce for $20. Pick up on Friday, December 22nd OR by appointment on January 3-5th in the Chamber Office at 10 Station Way from 10am-4pm. Then bring the card to participating businesses to take advantage of the special offers! See all offers listed here.
Card holders also receive:
• Los Gatos Loyal Canvas Tote*
• Holiday Ornament*
• Entry to Win Raffle Prizes
*All Items while supplies last.
Read More
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Thank You Los Gatos Loyal Participating Businesses
Athletic Performance, Bare Wax Lounge, Best Western Inn of Los Gatos, Blacy's Vault of LG, Breathe Together Yoga, Timestamp, Centerpiece Flowers, Charley’s Bar Los Gatos, Chez Philippe, CineLux Los Gatos Theatre, Coup de Thai, CycleBar Los Gatos, Deux Cranes Chocolates and Confections, Design By Mish, Discovery Shop Los Gatos, Dr. Mohandas MedSpa, Drywalk Salon by Michelle Reno, Easy Breezy Frozen Yogurt, Ethos, Fleur de Cocoa, Footwear etc., Gali Vineyards,GIOIA Italian Art and Products, Gooseberry Designs, Great Bear Coffee Roasting, Home by Ling Interiors, Italian Brothers Restaurant, Jennifer Croll, juice co. LG, KW-Realty, lelé cake, Lisa T Fine Jewelry, Loma Brewing Company, Los Gatos Birdwatcher, Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company, Los Gatos Farmers' Market, Los Gatos Parkside, My24 Hour Gym by Daring Gray, Natural Creations, New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU), Onyx Skin + Body, Oren's Hummus, Power4 Pilates, Priscilla Danielle Designs, Inc, Restore Los Gatos, Rootstock Wine Bar, Saison Winery, Salt & Straw, Skin Spirit, Sophia’s Dog Walking, Spanish Today Tutoring, SPENGA Los Gatos, Steven Cotton Photography, Table & Terrace Catering, Tasting House, Testarossa Winery, The Lexington House, The Pastaria & Market, The Spa-Los Gatos, The Yellow Brick Road, theCoderSchool South Bay, Title Nine, Transform Wellness Clinic, Vinovero, Voluptuary, We Olive, Xandra Swimwear
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Thank You Los Gatos Loyal Sponsors! | |
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The State of American Business
Thursday, January 11, 2024
8:00AM to 9:30AM PST
This is the US Chamber’s biggest annual event that draws a virtual audience of more than 10,000 people from around the world – from small business owners to Fortune 500 CEOs, community leaders, policymakers and journalists, as well as state and local chamber executives and American Chamber of Commerce leaders.
US Chamber President and CEO Suzanne P. Clark will celebrate the power of American businesses and promote the innovation and impact of America’s free enterprise system that enables businesses to serve customers, solve problems, and strengthen society.
Register for free and stream the virtual event here.
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2024 CalChamber Employment Law Updates Webinar
Thursday, January 25, 2024, 10:00AM to 11:30AM PST
CalChamber is uniquely positioned on the front lines of California’s legislative process and is trusted to provide accurate details about the many employment-related bills that were signed into law in 2023 and how they will affect your business in 2024. This webinar is ideal for HR professionals, legal/employment law counsel, office managers, business owners or anyone responsible for hiring and staffing.
Join our California Employment Law Experts for specifics on recent California and federal laws, regulations, and court decisions.
Topics will include but are not limited to:
- California Paid Sick Leave expansion;
- Workplace violence prevention;
- Minimum wage changes, including industry-specific rates;
- Federal protections for pregnant workers;
- Criminal history regulation changes;
- Relevant court cases from 2023 impacting all employers and cases to watch on the horizon;
- Poster and pamphlet changes
This Webinar is $229. Register here.
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Community & Member Events | |
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Plant Based Advocates
January 11
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Saint Andrews School
January 20
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Los Gatos Monte Sereno Police Department
2nd Community Police Academy
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Los Gatos History Project End Dec 31 | |
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Now Hiring: LGEF Executive Director | |
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Executive Director, Los Gatos Education Foundation. Executive Director, Los Gatos Education Foundation
What is LGEF?
Los Gatos Education Foundation (LGEF) is a growing organization with a vision: to unite the Los Gatos Union School District’s (LGUSD) parents, local businesses, and the community-at-large to provide funding to elevate the educational experience for all students, beyond the basic state-funded curriculum. LGUSD is a high-performing district with 3,000 students split across 4 elementary and 1 middle schools.
This is a full-time, exempt position based in Los Gatos, California. The organization currently has one part-time staff member (in addition to the Executive Director).
For More Information and to Apply, Click Here
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Additional Business Resources | |
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Star One
Free Financial Workshops
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PodCats LG is now an audio podcast. Many ways to listen. Visit the PodCats LG website. | | |
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Chamber Newsletters
Our weekly newsletters generally are sent on Thursdays. Deadline for submission is on Wednesdays at 12pm. Need information from one of our past Chamber newsletters? Click below for the last 3-4 months (before that email us).
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