Programs

The Mentoring Group, Power Partners and S.T.A.R. (Sharing Tips And Referrals) These premier networking and business support groups meet on a regular basis in the Chamber's Conference Room. Groups range in size and are limited to 30 members per group. There are no direct competitors within STAR groups and Power Partners. Business representatives are invited to preview the groups at no charge, however please contact the chairperson before attending the group.

STAR Group	Wednesdays 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.	Debbie Owens Lesle Lawton	408-245-8720 408-218-2680
Power Partners	1st and 3rd Thursdays 4:00 - 5:00 p.m	Cheryl Magill	408-247-4843

Wake Up! Sunnyvale - 7:29 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.: This professional networking breakfast is meant to educate Chamber Members on a variety of business topics and is a great networking opportunity for those who have difficulty making the evening networking events. To assure seating, reservations are recommended: the cost is $18 for reservations made up till the day before the event; late rsvp's and non-members $20. Please click here to make your reservation. Please place the event name in the subject line and include your first and last name in the body.

• January 13, 2011 – HOBEE’S RESTAURANT, 800 Ahwanee Avenue, Sunnyvale
• March 10, 2011 – Cedar Crest Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
• May 12, 2011 – Kaiser Permanente
• July 14, 2011 – Accepting sponsorship locations
• September 8, 2011 – Accepting sponsorship locations
• November 10, 2011 – Accepting sponsorship locations

Business Mixers - 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.: Member mixers are a great opportunity to meet other business members and potential clients in an informal atmosphere. Getting to know other Chamber of Commerce members is one of the most successful tools for your business to obtain new clients and to develop business relationships and referrals as well. New members have the extra benefit of being introduced and having an opportunity to speak briefly about their business.  Chamber membership mixers attract 50-100 Chamber of Commerce members and are held the fourth Thursday of each month from 5 – 7 p.m. Reservations are required by noon on the day of the Mixer for members to be admitted free; late rsvp's $5, non-members $20. Please click here to make your reservation. Please place the event name in the subject line and include your first and last name in the body.

• February 24, 2011 – HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER, 2495 Old Middlefield Rd., Mt View (Joint Mixer with eWomen Network)
• June 23, 2011 – ELKS LODGE, 375 Pastoria Dr., Sunnyvale
• July 28, 2011 – SUNNYVALE HEALTH CARE CENTER, 1291 S. Bernardo Ave, Sunnyvale
• September 22, 2011 – DEBBIE LYN’S COSTUMES, 822 E. Evelyn Ave., Sunnyvale
• October 27, 2011 – KEYPOINT CREDIT UNION, 505 N. Mathilda Ave., Sunnyvale
• November 17, 2011 – C.J OLSON CHERRIES, 348 W. El Camino Real, Sunnyvale
• December 1, 2011 – SUNNYVALE COMMUNITY SERVICES, 725 Kifer Rd., Sunnyvale

5th Thursdays Joint Mixer - 5:30p.m. to 7:30p.m.: The Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce allows you to expand your networking community by attending our joint membership mixers with the Santa Clara Chamber of Commerce. These mixers give you a venue to meet other business owners and develop relationships with other clients in our neighboring city. These successful mixers are held four times a year, falling on those months with a fifth Tuesday. Joint mixers attract 75-150 business members. Reservations are required by noon on the day of the event for members to be admitted free; late rsvp's $5, non-members $20. Please click here to make your reservation. Please place the event name in the subject line and include your first and last name in the body.

• March 29 - TBD
• May 31 - HILTON GARDEN INN, 10741 N. Wolfe Rd
• August 30 - CLICKHOME REALTY, 950 Monroe Avenue, Santa Clara
• November 29 - TBD

Joint Sunnyvale & Mountain View Chamber Mixer – 5:30p.m. to 7:30p.m.: The Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce allows you to expand your networking community by attending our joint membership mixers with the Mountain View Chamber of Commerce. These mixers give you a venue to meet other business owners and develop relationships with other clients in our neighboring city. Joint mixers attract 75-150 business members. Reservations are required by noon on the day of the event for members to be admitted free; late rsvp's $5, non-members $20. Please click here to make your reservation. Please place the event name in the subject line and include your first and last name in the body.

• April 28, 2011 – MAPLE TREE INN, 711 East El Camino Real, Sunnyvale
• Next date and location are TBD.

S3 Tri-Chamber Mixer & Mini Expo - If you are really looking to expand your business outside of Sunnyvale, this semi-annual Mega-mixer is a must event. This three-chamber mixer - Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, and San Jose is an opportunity for your business to gain triple the networking exposure and increase your visibility throughout the county. Attendance is between 450-600 business members. A limited number of table top display exhibits are available to members. Reservations are required by noon on the day of the event for members to be admitted free; late rsvp's $5, non-members $20. Please click here to make your reservation. Please place the event name in the subject line and include your first and last name in the body.

• January 19, 2011 - SANTA CLARA CONVENTION CENTER, 5001 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara
• August 31 - on S. Murphy Avenue in downtown Sunnyvale