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Business Referral Network

Looking for Sure-Fire Ways to Expand Your Business?

Connections. Networking. Two essential ingredients for success in the ever-challenging Silicon Valley business climate. Become a member of a San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce Business Referral Network where you can generate and exchange leads with up to thirty successful Chamber members.

As a member, you will meet weekly, in a non-competitive environment, with business professionals who provide support as well as generate leads and referrals. The Chamber provides the structure, but each group has autonomy setting its meeting place, time and agenda.

To find the right BRN group for your business, visit a variety of groups that have an opening in your business industry to get a better understanding of the program and choose the group that suits you.

The Business Referral Network is offered as a Chamber member benefit. As such, we have kept the cost to a minimum. Click here for a BRN application. For more information, contact the group(s) you are interested in. Website assistance available for BRN's. Morgan Multimedia logo

AIM HIGH
Thursdays, 7:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Marie Callender's Restaurant & Bakery, 620 Blossom Hill Road, San Jose 95123
Chair: Jeffrey Benford, Alain Pinel Realtors, jeffrey@benfordrealestate.com, 408-644-5175
Co-Chair: Howie Blumstein, AdPlus, 408-528-0818
Chamber Representative: Judy Silva, judys@sjchamber.com, 408-291-5296



ALMADEN BUSINESS PARTNERS (Almaden & Cambrian businesses only)
Fridays, 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Cup & Saucer Cafe, 1375 Blossom Hill Road, San Jose 95118
Chair: Phil Dieter, DC, Almaden Chiropractic Center, pdieter@gmail.com, 408-267-7111
Co-Chair: Rick Gerhardt, SJSVCC, rickg@sjchamber.com, 408-291-5288
Chamber Representative: Rick Gerhardt, rickg@sjchamber.com, 408-291-5288


ART OF BUSINESS
Thursdays, 7:15 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Hobee's Restaurant in The Pruneyard, 1875 South Bascom Ave. Unit 190, Campbell 95008
Co-Chair: Jim Florentino, State Farm Insurance/Florentino, jim.florentino.m213@statefarm.com, 408-267-3276
Co-Chair: Ronda Austin, EFS Capital, info@efs-capital.com, 888-654-0257
Chamber Representative: Rick Gerhardt, rickg@sjchamber.com, 408-291-5288


B2BRN
Wednesdays, 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Waddell & Reed, 1999 South Bascom Ave., Ste. 400, Campbell 95008
Chair: Julie Brooner, RPM Mortgage, jbrooner@rpm-mtg.com, 408-583-3238
Co-Chair: Glenn Kishiyama, Kishiyama Consulting, Inc, glenn@kishiyama.com, 510-682-7251
Chamber Representative: Judy Silva, judys@sjchamber.com, 408-291-5296


BUSINESS BUILDERS
Wednesdays, 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Santa Clara Blind Center, 101 N. Bascom Ave., San Jose 95128
Chair: Casey Quisol, RFI Communications & Security Systems, cquisol@rfi.com, 408-882-4247
Co-Chair: Albert Wu, Ayebiz Inc., albert.wu@ayebiz.com, 408-383-0800
Chamber Representative: Patrick Lennon, patrickl@sjchamber.com, 408-291-5264


EVERGREEN CONNECTION
Wednesdays 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Red Lobster, 2040 Aborn Road, San Jose, 95124
Chair: Doug Rose, KLIV KRTY Radio, drose@empirebroadcasting.com, 408-293-8030
Co-Chair: Rita Hitler, La Bella Vie Travel, rita@labellavietravel.com, 408-439-1130
Chamber Representative: Rick Gerhardt, rickg@sjchamber.com, 408-291-5288


POWER PARTNERS
Tuesday 7:45 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
San Jose Athletic Club, 196 N. 3rd. St., San Jose, 95112
Chair: Nathan Gleason, Nationwide Insurance, gleason1@nationwide.com, 408-656-0034
Co-Chair: Patrick Lennon, SJSV Chamber, patrickl@sjchamber.com, 408-291-5264
Chamber Representative: Patrick Lennon, patrickl@sjchamber.com, 408-291-5264


GBRN
Thursdays 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
CresaPartners, 550 S. Winchester Blvd. Suite 600, San Jose, 95128
Chair: Justin Garcia, The Green Business Council, jgarcia@micheletiins.com, 408-516-2918
Co-Chair: Katy Kao, Cartridge World - San Jose, katy@cwwestgate.com, 408-777-9001
Chamber Representative: Judy Silva, judys@sjchamber.com, 408-291-5296


PSP
Mondays, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Club Auto Sport, 521 Charcot Ave, San Jose 95131
Chair: Shawn Hartung, shawnhartung@gmail.com, 408-309-9759
Co-Chair: Scott Schipper, KBM Workspace, scotts@kbmworkspace.com, 408-202-5030
Chamber Representative: Judy Silva, judys@sjchamber.com, 408-291-5296


RETRO
Wednesdays, 12:00 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Coastal Paving, Inc., 1295 Norman Ave., Santa Clara 95054
Chair: Jessica Alvarado, Hannig Law Firm, LLP, ja@hanniglaw.com, 650-482-3040
Co-Chair:Susan Savin-Vent, Conklin Brothers, susansavin-vente@conklinbros.com, 408-266-2250
Chamber Representative: Patrick Lennon, patrickl@sjchamber.com, 408-291-5264


WEST VALLEY BRN
Wednesdays, 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Left Bank, 377 Santana Row Suite 1100 San Jose 95128
Chair: Joe Schumaker, Cosmopolitan Catering, jschumaker@cosmocaters.com, 408-732-1400
Co-Chair: Rick Gerhardt, rickg@sjchamber.com, 408-291-5288
Chamber Representative: Rick Gerhardt, rickg@sjchamber.com, 408-291-5288


 
Calendar of Events
  • Annual Membership Luncheon and Distinguished Business Awards- Friday, March 2
  • Business after Business Mixer- Thursday, February 9 at Sharks Ice San Jose
  • Chamber 101- Thursday, February 9 - Secrets Revealed
  • Member Briefing- Tuesday, February 21
  • Brown Bag Roundtable- Wednesday, February 29

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