Posts by dawn@svcoc.org

Disposable Foodware Restrictions Begin June 1st As of June 1, 2022, AB 1276 requires disposable foodware items only be provided upon request for delivery, take-out and dining in.   Disposable foodware items include: Straws Stir sticks Chopsticks Utensils Condiment containers Cup spill plugs (splash sticks) The following restrictions apply to on-site dining and orders taken…

How one local startup is making car maintenance easier while supporting local ServiceUp simplifies car repair and supports local, independent shops. ServiceUp is a relatively new member of the Sunnyvale Chamber. They are creating the best experience possible for anyone that drives a car. Born in the South Bay in early 2021, ServiceUp has already…

Enjoy Original Local Artwork In Your Business Through The Art On Loan Program Original local artwork available through Art On Loan program: Hosted by the Sunnyvale Art Club Sunnyvale Art Club invites Sunnyvale Businesses to participate as a host in our Art On Loan program.  Sunnyvale Art Club has been a part of the Sunnyvale…

Welcome Tetra Hotel Autograph Collection Brand New Tetra Hotel, Moffett Park, Autograph Collection Tetra Hotel Autograph Collection, Sunnyvale Located in the heart of Silicon Valley in Sunnyvale, this modern hotel opening this month will offer a relaxing space for techies and travelers alike. Tetra will be connected to the neighboring AC Hotel by a covered…

IRS Issues New Mileage Rates for 2022 New Rates Effective January 1, 2022 2022 Mileage Rates The Internal Revenue Service has issued the 2022 optional standard mileage rates to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes. Beginning on January 1, 2022, the standard mileage rates for the…

Key Considerations for Employers Returning Their Employees To The Workplace Many employers in California are in the process of returning their employees to the workplace on either a full-time or part-time basis. For some employers this is the first time they have returned employees to a physical office or job site in over a year-and-a-half.…

Blended Workforces Are Here To Stay In Today’s World, The Vast Majority Of The Workforce Is Going To Expect A Meaningful Amount of Flexibility We already know that 76 percent of employees want permanently flexible work, and now it looks like things are going to stay that way. More specifically, 70 percent of HR teams…

Is Our Community Part of Your Brand? The tie between an attraction (or business) and the community where it’s located is an important consideration for virtually any destination (or business). By nature, there will always be some connection, but strategic decisions can strengthen these community connections. 3 Minute Read. WOULD YOU BENEFIT FROM STRONGER COMMUNITY…

Business Survey Update: Employer Vaccine Mandate As legislators Nationwide consider how best to get our citizens vaccinated, one option under consideration is creating an Employer Vaccine Mandate.  We want to understand your considerations as a Business Owner.  We asked, and hundreds of Sunnyvale business owners answered. Would requiring that your employees be vaccinated as a…