Saturday, August 16 - Celebrate Milpitas! A Festival of Art, Wine, Culture & Entertainment
On Milpitas Blvd. at Calaveras Blvd., South to Turquoise St.
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

The Milpitas Chamber’s annual summer festival has been revived and redirected. This festival celebrates a great community & the amazing cultures & technology that are part of its unique make-up. We welcome people of all ages to the most unique summer gathering in Silicon Valley. Live entertainment on two stages. A wide variety of cultural offerings, arts, crafts, interactive activities for kids & adults. Enjoy the Business Showcase area, children’s play areas & a great mixture of ethnic and traditional foods, refreshments, beer & wine to please every palate. Don’t miss this great annual festival!

Sunday, August 17 - Celebrate Milpitas! A Festival of Art, Wine, Culture & Entertainment
On Milpitas Blvd. at Calaveras Blvd., So. to Turquoise St.
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

The Milpitas Chamber’s annual summer festival has been revived and redirected. This festival celebrates a great community & the amazing cultures & technology that are part of its unique make-up. We welcome people of all ages to the most unique summer gathering in Silicon Valley. Live entertainment on two stages. A wide variety of cultural offerings, arts, crafts, interactive activities for kids & adults. Enjoy the Business Showcase area, children’s play areas & a great mixture of ethnic and traditional foods, refreshments, beer & wine to please every palate. Don’t miss this great annual festival!

Tuesday, August 19 - Welcome Teacher’s Reception
Mount Olive Ministries Hall, 1989 E. Calaveras Blvd.
3:30 - 5:00 PM

The Chamber is hosting a Welcome Reception for all new teachers and returning teachers in our Milpitas Unified School District.

Monday, September 01 - Chamber Office Closed LABOR DAY

Friday, September 05 - Milpitas Business Forum Luncheon
PRE-PAYMENT REQUIRED. NO PAYMENT @ DOOR! Embassy Suites Hotel, 901 E. Calaveras Blvd.
11:30 AM-12:00 Noon - Check-In & Professional Networking, 12:00-1:00 PM Lunch & Guest Speaker

Speaker: Carl Guardino, President & CEO, Silicon Valley Leadership Group presents “Challenges Facing Silicon Valley -the Future”. Members cost is $19, Non-Members cost is $24. Reservations and payment due by Friday, August 29th. NO registration at the door! To make your reservations, call the Chamber at 262-2613.

Wednesday, September 17 - Business After Hours Mixer
Olinger’s Real Estate Investment, 89 S. Main St., Milpitas
5:00 - 7:30 PM

Great Networking Opportunities! Mix and Mingle with Business Leaders. Bring your Business Cards to Promote your Business or Services. Bring your clients and co-workers. Light refreshments and soft beverages. Door Prizes and 50/50 Drawing. Members Free, Non-Members $10. RSVP to the Chamber office at 262-2613.

Friday, September 19 - Milpitas Day 2 Chamber Fundraiser with the Oakland A’s vs Seattle Mariners. Help Milpitas Raise Money for the Milpitas Unified School District !
McAfee Coliseum, Oakland
7:05 PM

Fireworks Show! Gold, Silver and Bronze Packages available Now, just email info@milpitaschamber to get Sponsor Package Details Call early for the best locations! Contact Phil Chapman, 510-638-4900, x3013 or pchapman@oaklandathletics.com to reserve your seats.

Thursday, September 25 - Candidates Forum for Third District Supervisor
Milpitas City Hall, City Council Chambers 455 E. Calaveras Blvd.
7:00 PM

District 3, Santa Clara County Supervisor. Open to the Public. Moderated by Frank De Smidt, Chairman, Government Affairs Committee of the Chamber of Commerce. Speakers and candidates will be queried by a panel of local journalists. Questions from the public may be submitted in advance to the Chamber of Commerce to help develop key election issues. Call 262-2613, or Fax: 262-2823 or send email to info@milpitaschamber.com

Saturday, September 27 - Friends of the Milpitas Library Book Sale
Milpitas Library Community Room, 40 N. Milpitas Blvd.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Books cost $1.50 per inch. VHS tapes, cassette tapes and CDs cost $1.00 each. Audio books, DVDs and VCDs cost $5.00 each. Stock up for your winter reading!

Sunday, September 28 - Friends of the Milpitas Library Book Sale
Milpitas Library Community Room, 40 N. Milpitas Blvd.
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Bargain Day Sale: Each paper grocery bag you fill with books costs $5.00 per bag. VHS tapes, cassette tapes and CDs cost 50 cents each. Audio books, DVDs and VCDs cost $2.50 each. Stock up for your winter reading!

Wednesday, October 01 - Business After Hours Mixer
DeVry University, 2160 Lundy Ave., Suite 250, San Jose
5:00 - 7:30 PM

Great Networking Opportunities! Mix and Mingle with Business Leaders. Bring your Business Cards to Promote your Business or Services. Bring your clients and co-workers. Light refreshments and soft beverages. Door Prizes and 50/50 Drawing. Members Free, Non-Members $10. RSVP to the Chamber office at 262-2613.

Thursday, October 23 - Business Emergency Preparedness Workshop
Milpitas Chamber of Commerce Office, 828 N. Hillview Dr.
6:00 PM

The cost for the workshop is $35.00. The Milpitas Chamber of Commerce and Director David Libby will present this informative workshop designed to help you prepare your business for emergency response. You will have a good start on an emergency preparedness plan. The workbook can be finished up at your office in a short period of time. We will work on a plan to stay in business, shelter in place issues, evacuation plans, risk assessment and more. To make reservations to attend call the Chamber office at 408-262-2613. Don’t delay, as space is limited.

Saturday, November 08 - Milpitas Retail Promotion - “Shop and Dine Milpitas Month”
McCarthy Ranch, Kick-off at Wells Fargo Bank
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

11 AM Kick-off at Wells Fargo Bank with a coloring contest for age groups, 1-5 & 6-9 years of age. The Milpitas Police Dept. will be offering free child identification fingerprinting for ages 2 to 18. The Police Command Van will be parked near Wal-Mart. Visit the Fire Department’s Safe House to enjoy an educational tour.

Tuesday, November 11 - Chamber Office Closed in Honor of Veteran’s Day

Thursday, November 27 - Chamber Office Closed Happy Thanksgiving!

Closed November 27th and 28th.

Friday, November 28 - Chamber Office Closed Happy Thanksgiving!

Wednesday, December 10 - Business After Hours Mixer & Open House
Huntford Printing & Graphics, 275 Dempsey Rd., Milpitas
5:00 - 7:30 PM

Open House 10 AM - 7 PM Tour the facility with lunch catered by Ribs on the Run. Mixer 5 - 7:30 PM Chamber Mixer with Great Networking Opportunities! Mix and Mingle with Business Leaders. Bring your Business Cards to Promote your Business or Services. Bring your clients and co-workers. Dinner Buffet and Beverages. Door Prizes and 50/50 Drawing. Members Free, Non-Members $10. RSVP to the Chamber office at 262-2613.

Friday, December 19 - Chamber Office Closed HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU & YOUR FAMILY!

Closed December 19th - 26th. Chamber reopens December 29th.

Friday, March 06 - Annual Chamber of Commerce Crab Feed
Napredak Hall, 770 Montague Expressway, San Jose
5-6 PM Silent Auction Preview, 6 PM Cocktails, 7 PM Dinner, 8:30-10:30 PM Live Auction & Dancing

Back by popular demand your Chamber is sponsoring another fun-filled evening of great cold crab, pasta, garlic bread (bring your favorite crab sauce), silent auction, dancing and entertainment until 10:30 PM. Cost $45. NEW Red Carpet Cocktail Hour & Silent Auction Preview, 5-6 PM, Cost $10, space is limited. Tickets available in January at the Chamber office. For more information call 262-2613.

Thursday, March 12 - Job Faire - Save the Date! FREE ADMISSION!
Milpitas Community Center, 457 E. Calaveras Blvd.
4:00 - 7:00 PM

This great event is to provide job resources to Milpitas and surrounding communities. To accomplish this goal, we are inviting employment vendors in all occupational areas to participate! This is a wonderful opportunity to announce your open positions. Space is limited to 35 tables, the cost is $100 per table. Registration forms will be mailed in your February Panorama Newsletter or call the Milpitas Chamber at 262-2613. Who should attend? Job Seekers at all levels!

Thursday, June 25 - Installation Banquet & Business Person of the Year 2009
Embassy Suites Hotel, 901 E. Calaveras Blvd.
6:00 PM Cocktails, 7:00 PM Dinner

Call the Chamber at 262-2613 for information on Sponsoring a table. Reservation & payment deadline Friday, June 19, 2009. Tickets $40, choice of Tri-Tip or Chicken Marsala. Program includes Installation of new Board of Directors & Announcement of 2009 Business Person of the Year, and Corporation of the Year.

1st & 3rd Tuesdays - Connection Club #1
Summitpointe Golf Course, Royal Tee Club
1500 Country Club Dr.
8:00 to 9:00 a.m.

2nd & 4th Wednesdays - Connection Club #2
Sushi Mamoru Restaurant
138 S. Main St.
12:00 to 1:00 p.m.