TOMORROW 10/16 Chamber Compass: Navigating Supply Diversity Programs, Presented by Chase

Join us on Wednesday, October 16 for the next workshop in the Small Business Series, presented by Chase.

Navigating Supply Diversity Programs: In this virtual session we will review supplier diversity programs and working with government and corporate contracting, certifications and how to make them work for you.

English: Wed 10/16 11 AM - 12 PM

Spanish: Wed 10/16 12:30 - 1:30 PM

Register your spot today. Lunch is not provided, please feel free to bring your own.

10/16 Ribbon Cutting: Shake Shack Westgate Center

Shake Shack Westgate Center officially opens to the public on Wednesday, October 16, and will be donating $1 from every sandwich purchased on opening day to Hunger at Home, which works with businesses to collect surplus food and goods to distribute to the hungry and homeless through their vast network of nonprofit partners.

10/17 Ribbon Cutting: Northwestern Mutual

Join Northwestern Mutual San Jose in celebrating the grand opening of their Network Office on Thursday, October 17! Guests will enjoy drinks and light appetizers while celebrating this exciting milestone. In honor of their philanthropic efforts in the community, Northwestern Mutual San Jose will also host a lemonade stand in partnership with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, benefiting children fighting cancer.

10/23 Women in Leadership Speaker Series: Creating and Elevating Your Personal Brand

Join us on October 23 from 11:45 AM - 1PM for the next Women in Leadership Speaker Series: Creating and Elevating Your Personal Brand, led by Shelley Golden.

Shelley specializes in guiding professionals to build personal brands that empower them to stand out, boost confidence, and make a memorable impact. This workshop will help you enhance your image across all platforms—whether in person, on stage, on camera, or on Zoom.

Lunch will be provided.

10/30 C-Suite Network: Planning for 2025 Business Boot Camp

Join us on Wednesday, October 30, from 8:30 AM to 1 PM for a business boot camp designed to help you make 2025 a pivotal year of growth. Led by business coach Glenn Perkins, this half-day boot camp will help C-Suite executives and leadership teams plan a strategic and SMART 2025. Enjoy a light breakfast, and end with a luncheon to celebrate your team's next big steps.

Space is limited to 12 participating companies. Register your spot today!

11/1 PG&E Small and Diverse Business Engagement

Join PG&E at a San Jose Regional event on Friday, November 1, to connect with small and diverse businesses interested in learning about PG&E's regional support and how to do business with the company. Attendees will have the opportunity to discover support programs for small and medium-sized businesses and network with PG&E's Supply Chain, Prime Suppliers (companies that work directly with PG&E), and community-based organizations.

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