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Spring Fusion Mixer

Join the Silicon Valley Young Professionals at our Spring Fusion Mixer at Kaama Lounge on Thursday, April 28th at 5:30PM.

Come relax, network, and enjoy a great venue, happy hour drinks, and appetizer specials.

There is no cost to attend, RSVP is required. 

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Young Professionals Night with the San Jose Sabercats

Join the Silicon Valley Young Professionals and other YP organizations from the area for a night of fun and excitement as we watch the SaberCats take on the Utah Blaze.

Included with your ticket is access to the Club (where we will have a meet up before the game) and all the action of the game! Each ticket is $21 and includes Club Seating, where you'll be up close to the game. Reserve your ticket by clicking the link below (which will route you to the Santa Clara Chamber website).

You may pick up your tickets up at Will Call the day of the game. Your tickets will be held under the group name �SVYP� and the payee�s name.

REGISTER & PURCHASE TICKETS HERE! 

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Mixing It Up 3

Come enjoy a lively, after work, social hour where the hard working business people of Silicon Valley can relax with complimentary drinks, delicious apps & desserts from our local restaurants below, and win some great raffle prizes!
Network and make connections with friends and colleagues from the area!

The event will be hosting special guests from the International Culinary Center, located in Campbell! Come early to make sure you don�t miss out on their delicious culinary creations!

Admission is free, members who RSVP will receive two free drink tickets. Non-RSVP guests can purchase two drink tickets for $5.00. 

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January Kickoff Mixer

Join the Silicon Valley Young Professionals, Six to Nine Network, and EPIC of Palo Alto for their first Fusion Mixer of 2011.

Mix and mingle with young professionals around the Bay Area, at Palo Alto�s Cafe Renzo. Have a drink and enjoy appetizer specials while making new friends and contacts! 

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Toys for Tots Toy Drive

Join SVYP and the Santa Clara Chamber of Commerce for the annual holiday mixer and toy drive! SVYP is asking all attendees to bring a new, unwrapped toy for the Toys for Tots program to donate to children in need. SVYP members are admitted at no charge, and non-members are $10 (non-member fee waived by bringing in a new, unwrapped toy).













To RSVP, please click the link below or call the Santa Clara Chamber office directly at (408) 244-8244. Advance registration is open until Monday, December 13, 2010. (http://www.santaclarachamber.com/cwt/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=190).













When registering online, please place SVYP in the "notes" section, or by phone, let them know you are a Young Professional.













Free parking is available behind the Center, on the 3rd floor of the parking structure. 

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(Re) Mixing it Up!

Come enjoy a lively, after work, social hour where the hard working business people of Silicon Valley can relax with complimentary drinks, delicious apps & deserts from Campbell�s local restaurants.

Join SVYP and our host the Courtyard by Marriott, Campbell for networking. Make some connections with friends and colleagues from the area! Also, participte in our Holiday Food Drive, donations of canned foods will be collected at the door! 

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Ultra Lounge Mixer 2.0

Join the Silicon Valley Young Professionals and the Six to Nine Network at our joint
Ultra Lounge Mixer 2.0 hosted by the K�ama Lounge.

You are about to discover a tasty treat, K�ama Restaurant and Lounge. This intimate setting is dedicated to the Goddess of Pleasure, Pleasure in Food, Pleasure in Drink and most importantly the Pleasure of good times and great company. Enjoy the elegant atmosphere in a sultry setting of a modern wine, silver, and deep cherry red d�cor.

What makes this mixer different? We have taken away the boring �program� and substituted it with live music, great venue, and happy hour drink and appitizer specials from 6pm - 9pm.
All in all a perfect networking setting. This is an event you will not want to miss.

No cost to attend but RSVP and showing up is a MUST! 

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Martinis, Massages and Makeovers!

Please join us for a fantastic evening being pampered while networking and learning new ways to present yourself in your best light!

Stop by to receive a mini chair massage, makeup consult, hair style tips, skin care advise and image consultation! Hear James Rodriguez, master hair specialist, speak to us on the benefits of hair color, the variety offered and the proper usage of hair products; all while enjoying hors d'oeuvres provided by The Plaza Suites and a special SVYP Women drink at a happy hour price.

$10 for basic members and guests, free to professional members 

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Capital Club Ultra Lounge Mixer

Join SVYP and the SVTweertup, at our first joint Fusion Mixer to kick off the summer!

The Silicon Valley Capital Club connects the energetic spirit of Silicon Valley to the elegant traditions of the finest private clubs in the world. Come and enjoy a night of networking with spectacular 360-degree view from atop the Knight Ridder Building in the heart of downtown San Jose.

$10.00 at the door for SVYP Basic Members and Guests

Free for SVYP Professional Members

Proceeds from the event go to benefit HOPE Services 

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Ultra Lounge Mixer 2

The Silicon Valley Capital Club connects the energetic spirit of Silicon Valley to the elegant traditions of the finest private clubs in the world. Come and enjoy a night of networking with spectacular 360-degree view from atop the Knight Ridder Building in the heart of downtown San Jose.

After 5:30pm, SVCC will validate parking in the Fairmont Plaza Garage directly below the building
(take Parking Shuttle elevator to Main Lobby, then main elevators to 17th floor) 

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SVYP Women Kick-off Event

You talked, we listened.� We know that you want substantive events that will grow you instead of just female themed get-togethers (I guess you girls already know how to just have fun on your�own!).

Please join us for our kick-off event�Speed Mentoring. �Mentors are a wealth of knowledge, know the tricks of the trade and have the experience to deftly handle the things that can overwhelm those with less life experience. We have put together a panel of successful, experienced and engaging women who are going to share some golden nuggets while addressing, "What I wish I had known when I was just getting started."� Consider our event "group mentoring" and a way to quickly learn what may have taken years to figure out.� Who knows?� You may find your mentor at the event!� Come meet other fabulous women and connect, get empowered and leave confident!

Please join us at our Kick-off Event and RSVP here by March 26, 2010

Cost: Free to SVYP Professional members, $5 at the door for Basic members & guests

6:00 pm -7:00 pm:
Networking at The Cantankerous Fish (Private banquet space)

7:00 pm -8:00�pm:
Speed Mentoring at Fenwick & West (located above Cantankerous)

Parking at Silicon Valley Center
Visitor parking is available in the underground garage under Fenwick & West. The garage may be accessed by turning onto Bryant Street from California Street and entering the first garage on the left. The garage elevators will take visitors to our lobby; the reception area is adjacent to the California Street entrance. The garage opens for visitors at 7:00 a.m. and closes at 9:00 p.m. Two-hour parking is also available in the lot adjacent to Bryant Street, directly behind our office building. There is also the city lot on Bryant Street behind our building or there is parking available at the parking garage located across the street above CVS/pharmacy. 

After networking, join us 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm for Speed Mentoring at Fenwick & West!

(located at Silicon Valley Center, 801 California St, Mountain View, CA 94041)

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Ultra Lounge Mixer

Join the Silicon Valley Young Professionals at their 2010 Kick Off Mixer at the Silicon Valley Capital Club.

The Silicon Valley Capital Club connects the energetic spirit of Silicon Valley to the elegant traditions of the finest private clubs in the world. Come and enjoy a night of networking with spectacular 360-degree view from atop the Knight Ridder Building in the heart of downtown San Jose.

$5 at the door for SVYP Basic Members & Guests | Free for SVYP Professional Members

One free Drink Ticket for all attendees!

After 5:30 pm, SVCC will validate parking in the Fairmont Plaza Garage directly below the building. (Take Parking Shuttle elevator to Main Lobby, then main elevators to 17th floor) 

Training will be led by:

David T. Stevens Linkedin's 1st approved trainer

Reservations are currently being accepted at
the Santa Clara Chamber website

Click here to RSVP

Linkedin for Your Business!

The upcoming Linkedin for Small Business event is designed to share Linkedin best practices with small business (SMB) owners and SMB professionals to help them accomplish their business' goals more effectively with the help of their professional network on LinkedIn.

Some of the topics covered will range from how LinkedIn can help your small business thrive; by helping you and your employees find referrals, generate leads, win new business, to tips on establishing and promoting a strong presence for your company brand online.

March 24, 2010 from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Santa Clara Convention Center
5001 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054

$5.00 in advance or $10.00 at the door for Basic and Non-Members
FREE for Professional Members

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Festiv’ALL

Festiv'All is a multi-cultural networking expo of the region's leading business, economic development and civil rights organizations. Festiv'All is a celebration of our area's diversity and connectedness!

Date: October 29, 2009
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Wyndam Hotel, San Jose

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SVYP 1st Executive Lounge Session

“Mayors Panel of the Silicon Valley – Why stay in the Bay Area?”

Hosted and Sponsored by KeyPoint Credit Union

Join SVYP as the host their 1st Executive Lounge Session, “a Mayors Panel of the Silicon Valley.” Take this time to connect with the Mayors of Santa Clara, Mountain View, Milpitas and the Vice Mayor of Cupertino as they address socio –economic factors such as employment, housing, education, health care and overall quality of life, in their respective cities. Linda Popky, Silicon Valley’s Top 100 women of influence, will be the evening’s moderator.

Date: December 9, 2009
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (Registration at 5:30 pm)
Location: KeyPoint Credit Union - 2805 Bowers Ave., Santa Clara, CA 95051
RSVP: Click here to register

If you would like to submit conversation questions for the Mayors, email Doron Noyman at dnoyman@keypointcu.com by December 1, 2009

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November Mixer at Parcel 104

Parcel 104, San Francisco chef Bradley Ogden's Award-winning, fine-dining restaurant serves farm-fresh American fare in a comfortably elegant environment. Bold colors and exquisite tile work announce your arrival. Before you even step in the door, you’ll know you’re in for a memorable experience. The traditional American fare is served up in inimitable style by. You will not want to miss SVYP’s November Mixer at Parcel 104!

Date: November 19, 2009
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Parcel 104 at the Marriott Hotel (Validated Parking Available)
2700 Mission College Boulevard | Santa Clara, CA 95054

Cost: Free to SVYP Members
$5.00 to Non-members and Guests

Each Person will receive one free drink ticket (Beer or Wine)!

Click here to view the pictures

Monday, August 17, 2009
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
The Napa Room at the Biltmore Hotel & Suites
2151 Laurelwood Road
Santa Clara CA 95054
Cost: Free to all SVYP Members and Guests
RSVP at info@siliconvalleyyp.com

Join the Silicon Valley Young Professionals (SVYP) and the Palo Alto Young Professionals (PAYP) for some mixing and mingling at the California Pizza Kitchen in Palo Alto.

Located at 531 Cowper Street Palo Alto, CA 94301
1/2 block south of University Ave.
Networking and Socializing from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
On Wednesday, July 22, 2009

California Pizza Kitchen will be offering complimentary appetizers, Happy Hour Drink Specials and Live Music. Every SVYP & PAYP member attending will receive a free appetizer card!

The Leadership Team is now accepting applications for two upcoming Masterminds Groups, 'Aspiring Entrepreneurs' and 'Level Up.' As a member of a Mastermind group, you will surround yourself with people who will challenge each other to think outside the box and get into action, while supporting each other with complete honesty, respect and integrity. Check out the SVYP website for more details and to apply to be a member of SVYP's pilot Mastermind Groups!

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Santa Clara Convention Center
5001 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CA 95054
On Thursday, July 16, 2009 from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

RSVP by July 13 at missioncityballroom@yahoo.com. Please include your name, phone number, e-mail, and number of guests.

'Not a Mixer' Mixer & Raffle

June 23, 2009
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Hosted & sponsered by:

One attendee will have a chance to win a raffle prize weekend package consisting of a $50.00 gift certificate to McCormick and Schmidt (provided by the Silicon Valley Business Journal), a Bottle of Wine and a ONE Night Stay at The Plaza Suites Hotel in Santa Clara. You must be present to win.

Cost: Free for SVYP members and $5 for non-members. (each attendee will receive one raffle ticket)

RSVP by emailing info@siliconvalleyyp.com ASAP

...and really leave your business cards at home!

SVYP Educational Series

Tuesday June 9, 2009
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Location:
Key Point Credit Union
2805 Bowers Ave.
Santa Clara, CA, 95051

RSVP by emailing info@siliconvalleyyp.com
by Friday June 5th, 2009
(Insert "Education Series"
in the subject line)

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SVYP is excited to announce our first educational seminar of 2009. SVYP invites you to join us and a guest speaker from SCORE to discuss Entrepreneurism, Breaking it Down to Basics.  SCORE will provide insight into beginning your own business and provide some tips for success. 

Light refreshments will be served.

About SCORE: SCORE is a non-profit association dedicated to providing educational resources and mentorship to entrepreneurs and small business owners. SCORE has helped 8.3 million entrepreneurs, including companies such as Vermont Teddy Bears, and Jelly Belly Candy Company.

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Santa Clara Chamber Mixer

May 19, 2009
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Join SVYP and the Santa Clara Chamber at the May Mixer
hosted by JP Graphics 

SVYP members: FREE! | Non-members: $10 at the door

Location: JP Graphics
3310 Woodward Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95054-2110

RSVP by emailing info@siliconvalleyyp.com by Monday May 18th, 2009
(Insert "Chamber Mixer" in the subject line)

Food, Drinks, and Networking!

SVYP Leadership
Focus Group

If you are passionate about what you do, driven to be successful, embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and are willing to contribute and take responsibility for your growth and development, then this program is for you!

Help the SVYP Leadership Team design a program that will help you take your passion, success and entrepreneurial spirit to the next level!  We want your feedback on things such as major topics, structure of program, duration, etc. Please follow your curiosity and attend our next focus group.

Light refreshments will be served.

Sincerely,

The Leadership Team
Silicon Valley Young Professionals
Santa Clara Chamber of Commerce
www.siliconvalleyyp.com

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Wednesday May 20th, 2009
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Location:
Santa Clara Chamber of Commerce

RSVP by emailing info@siliconvalleyyp.com
by Monday, May 18th
(Insert "Leadership Focus Group"
in the subject line)

SVYP Educational Series

Tuesday June 9, 2009
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Location:
Key Point Credit Union
2805 Bowers Ave.
Santa Clara, CA, 95051

RSVP by emailing info@siliconvalleyyp.com
by Friday June 5th, 2009
(Insert "Education Series"
in the subject line)

Hosted by:

SVYP is excited to announce our first educational seminar of 2009. SVYP invites you to join us and a guest speaker from SCORE to discuss Entrepreneurism, Breaking it Down to Basics.  SCORE will provide insight into beginning your own business and provide some tips for success. 

Light refreshments will be served.

About SCORE: SCORE is a non-profit association dedicated to providing educational resources and mentorship to entrepreneurs and small business owners. SCORE has helped 8.3 million entrepreneurs, including companies such as Vermont Teddy Bears, and Jelly Belly Candy Company.

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Big Wig Lunch Hour
with David Hsieh

Vice President of Marketing, Cisco's
Emerging Technologies

Hsieh shared
his secrets to success at
Cisco's Telepresence Suites

Click here to see the photos  
A special thanks to SVYP's event photographer, Della Calfee.
Click here to read Della's biography.

SVYP would like to thank Cisco and all of you
who attended our Big Wig Lunch Hour

On behalf of the Silicon Valley Young Professionals, we'd like to thank David Hsieh and Charlie O'Hanlon from Cisco and all who attended our first Big Wig Lunch Hour. We are always thrilled to see our SVYP friends and supporters.

We have a great line up coming your way and as always continue to accomplish SVYP's mission and goals of promoting the growth and development of the next generation of business and community leaders. Our hope is that through our organization and programs provided your involvement will grow and you will find the benefits both personally and professionally.

We welcome any feedback from this event as well as what you would like to see in the future. Please visit our website frequently for information about our upcoming events, membership, and more.

Once again we thank you for your support and look forward to seeing you at our future events!

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April 18, 2009 in San Jose

Walk to support MS Research

March 25, 2009

Click here to see the photos

On behalf of all of us from Silicon Valley Young Professionals, we'd like to thank all those who attended our monthly mixer at the Sheraton San Jose. We are always thrilled to see our SVYP friends and supporters as well as welcome new members to all that our organization has to offer.

We welcome any feedback from this mixer as well as what you would like to see in the future. We have a great line up coming your way and as always continue to accomplish SVYP's mission and goals of promoting the growth and development of the next generation of business and community leaders. Our hope is that through our organization and programs provided your involvement will grow and you will find the benefits both personally and professionally.

February 26, 2009

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As always, it is a pleasure to spend an evening mixing and mingling with our SVYP friends. The February 26th mixer was no exception as The Spot in Campbell graciously welcomed current as well as new members to an evening of networking and fun.

We were delighted to see such a great turn out as well as the continuation of new faces and interest in one of Silicon Valley's finest groups. After all, SVYP's goal is to promote the growth and development of the next generation of business and community leaders and with the continued support as well as the vast variety of industries represented within our young professionals, we are right on track.

January 28, 2009

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Special thanks to all who attended our January 28th mixer at Tessora’s Barra di Vino, the Pruneyard’s brand new wine bar in Campbell. We were so happy to see so many familiar as well as new faces stop by and enjoy an evening of networking with Silicon Valley's finest young professionals as well as some wine, food, and fun. SVYP's goal is to promote the growth and development of the next generation of business and community leaders and thus far the response from the community has been overwhelming--and we couldn't be more excited.

Questions regarding SVYP events? Email Danielle Najmeh or call 408-244-8244