Thursday, January 18, 2024

Chamber Events

~ Save The Date ~

Los Gatos Spring Wine Walk

When: Saturday, April 20th 1-4PM

Where: Downtown Los Gatos

Planning has begun for the 2024 Spring Wine Walk! This event is traditionally sold-out with over 1,200 attendees, 30 wineries, and 30 participating local businesses. This year we have exciting surprises in store - new sponsorship & marketing opportunities, exclusive VIP experiences and much more! Stay tuned for more announcements.

If you are interested in sponsorship, becoming a pouring location or are a winery/wine shop that would like to participate, please email us! chamber@losgatoschamber.com.

Los Gatos Loyal

Last Two Weeks of Promotions

Valid Through January 31, 2024

On Sale Now for $18

68+ businesses are will be offering promotions and discounts until the end of this month through the Los Gatos Loyal Card. Don't miss these rare opportunities.

Don't forget - All card purchasers are entered to win raffle prizes at the end of the month. This includes the Grand Prize of:

Four Emsculpt Body Contouring Treatments valued at $3400 Donated by Transform Wellness Clinic.

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Thank You Los Gatos Loyal Sponsors!

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News From Our Members

CYCLEBAR LOS GATOS

Whether you are an indoor cycling pro or entirely new to the experience, CycleBar offers energizing rides tailored to all fitness levels. CycleBar will inspire, motivate and invigorate you so that you can face your day.

Special offer for LG Chamber of Commerce members: Get 20% off on 8 rides a month membership. Use Code: LGResident. First Class is FREE for local residents. Book Here

Chamber members are welcome to share special announcements in the weekly newsletter; we have over 3000 subscribers with a 50%+ open rate. Simply email your 2-3 sentence announcement (ideally with a link to more information on your website) to chamber@losgatoschamber.com. The newsletter is sent each week on Thursday; submissions must be received by noon the day before.

For information about joining the Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce,

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Business Resources

2024 Cal Chamber 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.

This Webinar is $229. Register here.

SCORE

January is National

Mentoring Month!

Entrepreneurs who work with a mentor are five times more likely to start a business, reporting higher revenues and increased business. growth. Businesses with a mentor are 3x more likely to succeed.

Find Your Mentor

Our Mentor Matchmaker tool allows you to choose what is important to you, then recommends mentors that match with your needs.

Find Your Expert Mentor

Become a Mentor

Are you interested in becoming a SCORE mentor? Statistics show that aspiring or established entrepreneurs that work with SCORE mentors start businesses, create jobs and increase revenue. As we celebrate our amazing mentors this month, it is also an ideal time to think about how you can give back. If you’d like to become a SCORE mentor, we’d love to have you.

Learn More About Mentoring

Information Provided by SCORE Visit the Website

How to Use Artificial Intelligence in Your Business:

A Step-by-Step Guide

Date & Time: January 30, 2024, 10:00 - 11:00 AM

Artificial intelligence has emerged as a revolutionary tool for start-ups and small businesses. However, using AI successfully requires strategy and a good understanding of the AI tool's applications, challenges and best practices.

In this webinar, our expert presenter will break down the different AI tools available to you and guide you through a six-step process for effectively deploying AI into your business operations.

You will learn:

How AI functions and potential applications
A six-step process for implementing AI tools in your business
Actionable strategies for using AI in prospecting, negotiation, and closing deals to drive business growth and success

Whether you are an executive, a manager or an aspiring entrepreneur, this webinar is designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools to leverage AI's transformative capabilities.

Now Hiring

The Los Gatos Education Foundation (LGEF) is hiring! LGEF is seeking a dynamic Executive Director to continue building on their amazing success in supporting Los Gatos public schools with needed funding for art, music, foreign language, STEAM and more! See details at this link. Apply or send questions to Eric Dunstan at jobs@lgef.org.

Our Town

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Community & Member Events

Saint Andrews School

January 20

Hillbrook School

Open House

January 20

Los Gatos Parent Nursery School

January 27

Los Gatos High School

January 27

Dr. Bradford Perkins

February 6

NUMU Programs

ArtNow 2024: In Transition

ArtNow is an annual juried Santa Clara County high school art exhibition and educational program, presented by New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU). The ArtNow Exhibition and supporting programs offer opportunities for high school student artists, from Palo Alto to Gilroy, to gain real-world experience in participating in a juried museum exhibition. Each year, a new theme is chosen for the exhibition and students are asked to submit works based on that theme. $16,000 in scholarships and awards are given to participating students.

New Museum Los Gatos invites Santa Clara County high school students to create an original work of art that reveals the complex journey of being In Transition.

Mar 22, 2024 – Jun 30, 2024

First Free Sundays

Additional Business Resources

Star One

Free Financial Workshops

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PodCats LG

PodCats LG is now an audio podcast. Many ways to listen. Visit the PodCats LG website.

PodCats LG

Chamber Newsletters

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