About 3,500 businesses operate in the city, and there's only one umbrella organization that represents them all. The Milpitas Chamber of Commerce is a sure way to network and promote your interests as an owner or manager, whether you run a corporation or or are self-employed.
The Board of Directors meets the last Thursday of the month at 7:30am. Rather than attend meetings, members are encouraged to participate in social events, such as the speaker series, after-hours mixers, the connection club, the annual crab feed and more.
Benefits for members include special rates for events, as well as discounts to other businesses that belong to the chamber. For example, Office Depot will take 15 to 25 percent off your total bill upon presenting your chamber membership.
The chamber publishes a business directory (in print and online) of members. In addition, the organization prints a map of the city each year complete with business listings and ads.
A newsletter on governmental affairs and business developments is mailed to members and can be found online.
At Santa Cruz Flying Club, people of all ages can enjoy a number of services. It is part of the Watsonville Pilots' Association and offers community access to pilot supplies, training programs, accelerated flight instruction as well as scenic flights. Rates range from $82 hourly for an intro flight and $150 for plane rental. Flight instructor price ranges from $50 to $60 hourly. Other programs include plane simulation which runs around $35 per session.
The 5,800 acres park has natural and developed areas and more than 40 miles of trails and camping at Kumeyaay Lake. Other points of interest include a Visitors and Interpretive Center and amphitheater. It is also the site of the Old Mission Dam, which was built to supply water for Mission San Diego de Alcala.
The Petaluma Visitor's Center is located in the historic downtown section, which is on the National Register of Historic Places of America. The turn-of-the-century train station offers a proper atmosphere to explore all that makes Petaluma a historic destination. Volunteers are available seven days a week to answer your questions.
Located at the end of Torrance Boulevard, the Redondo Beach Pier was originally built in 1889, and today the pier and neighboring international boardwalk and marina feature more than 50 dining, entertainment and shopping choices. The Pier is a great place to explore with friends and family.
The Pier has excellent sea food that is fresh from the ocean. During the daytime you can stoll the pier looking through the shops and possibly do some fishing while basking in the sun. At night, venues like The Brixton provide live music from local and national touring artists.
The Redondo Pier Association is committed to bringing free community events to the pier throughout the year for everyone to enjoy.
The Allied Arts Guild is a historic park area featuring beautiful gardens, shops, artists' studios and the Cafe Primavera restaurant. It is owned and operated by The Allied Arts Guild, which hosts public events and holiday celebrations throughout the year. The area is also available for weddings, receptions and other private affairs.