Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Events and
Legislative
Updates
By Mark Turner, President/CEO, Gilroy Chamber of Commerce
Rock-the-Mock
The Gilroy Chamber’s Business and Education Committee held its 2nd Annual
Rock-the-Mock event on March 24 and 25. Participating students went through
a series of workshops, including: “How to Prepare for an Interview,” “Dress for
Success,” “Digital ID – What Social Media Says About You,” and “What’s in a
Handshake.” Afterward, students took part in a “mock” interview where they
answered a series of questions presented to them by volunteers throughout the
community. Approximately 50 volunteers were involved each day working with
nearly 100 students from Gilroy, Christopher and Mt. Madonna High Schools
along with students from Gilroy Early College Academy.
Legislative Summit
The Chamber hosted its 3rd Annual Legislative Summit at the Hilton Garden Inn
on April 22. This annual luncheon draws federal, state, county and local elected
officials to share information on issues facing South County. Distinguished
guests included: Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren, State Senator Bill Monning, State
Assemblyman Luis Alejo, County Supervisor Mike Wasserman, Gilroy Mayor
Perry Woodward, Morgan Hill Mayor Steve Tate and Director John Varela from
the Santa Clara Valley Water District.
State Legislation
The Chamber tracks legislation coming from Sacramento and has provided a
letter of support for AB 1928 – Irrigation Standards to Save our Drinking Water.
This bill would establish deadlines for the development of water use efficiency
standards and labeling requirements for landscape irrigation equipment.
Specifically, AB 1928 would require the California Energy Commission to
establish these standards by January 1, 2018.
The Chamber has opposed SB 878 – Work Hours: Scheduling. This bill would
require employers to provide “modification pay” for changes made to an
employee’s schedule with less than seven days’ notice. The bill applies to
any restaurant, grocery store, or retail store establishment, regardless of
size. SB 878 will eliminate flexibility in the workplace for both employers and
employees, deny employees the opportunity to work additional hours if desired,
limit employer’s ability to accommodate customer demands, and subject
employers to layers of penalties, investigative actions and costly litigation.
The Gilroy Chamber of Commerce is, and will continue to be, a strong voice for
the business community and the community at large.
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Michele Campbell
Insurance Services
T
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come. They are located at 60 4th Street
in Gilroy. 408-848-2271.
Frank’s Garden
Florist
F
rank’s Garden Florist is owned and
operated by Sheila Alvarez. With
over 40 years of floral experience
between Sheila and the creative team,
they understand the importance of
quality, beauty, and keeping up with
current trends. With a variety of fresh
flowers picked up daily from local
Gilroy, Watsonville and San Martin flower
growers, they are committed to making
custom floral arangements extraordinary
and providing creative gift ideas to suit
any style or budget.
Order flowers from Frank’s Garden
Florist online on their secured 24-hour
website: franksgardenflorist.net, place
orders directly at 408.847.5888 or they
can assist you at their street location:
401 First Street. They welcome local as
well as worldwide deliveries and offer
daily delivery to local funeral homes and
hospitals in Gilroy.
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