Cupertino Business News January Issue #157

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NewsNewsIn This Issue: A Monthly Newsletter from the Cupertino Chamber of Commerc

January 2012 Issue #1

Mayor Mark Santoro to Give 2012 State of the City

Address .............................................................. P. 1

2012 Installation of Chamber Officers and Board

Members ............................................................. P. 1

CalChamber Releases List of New 2012

Employment Laws ............................................... P. 1

Presidents Message ........................................... P. 2

State of the City Address

Reservation Form ............................................... P. 3

Openings for City of Cupertino co mmittees ........ P. 4

Workplace pos ter changes for employers ........... P. 4

Kiddie Academy gives donations to

Childrens Shelter ............................................... P. 4

Lunar New Year Luncheon

Reservation Form ............................................... P. 6

Afterhours Networking Mixer

Flint Center ......................................................... P. 7

Member Spotligh t: Cosmin Nicula ....................... P. 8

The annual installation of the Cupertino

Chamber Board Officers and Board Members

was held on Wednesday, January 5th, 2012.

New Mayor Mark Santoro recognized the

Chambers important role in the community and

did the honors of installing John Zirelli as the

Chambers 2012 President.

I would like to thank Paula Davis for serving

as the Chamber President in 2011 and her

generous contributions of time to staff and the

members during this past year, said Zirelli.

I look forward to working with memb

companies, the City, and community to build t

Chamber and promote the business environme

in Cupertino.

Past President, Mike Foulkes began t

2012 installation ceremony by thanking t

Chamber members who volunteered their tim

and talent for the business community. Foulk

highlighted the contributions of Chamb

Ambassadors, who help with running t

Chambers monthly mixers and support new a

existing members.

Foulkes also recognized the involvement

committee members who volunteer on t

Chambers Committees and Programs, includi

but not limited to the Asian American Busine

Council, Connect Clubs and Legislative Acti

Council.

Mayor Santoro conducted the swearing in

new Board Members, Joanne Mansch fro

Alottas Delicatessen & Catering and Tam

Continued on page

2012 Installation of Chamber Officers and Board Member

The Cupertino Chamber of Commerce in

cooperation with the City of Cupertino and the

Rotary Club of Cupertino will host its annual

State of the City Address featuring Mayor Mark

Santoro, on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 from

11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Quinlan Commu-

nity Center, 10185 N. Stelling Rd., Cupertino.

The cost of the luncheon is $25, and

reservations are recommended due to limited

seating availability. The reservation form is found

on Page 3.

The program will also include presentations

of Public Safety Officer of the Year Awards.

These annual awards recognize public safety

officers for making a difference. The recipients of

the awards are selected by the Santa Clara

County Fire Department and Santa Clara County

Sheriffs Department.

Mayor Mark Santoro will talk about the

financial health and recent accomplishments of

the city and some of the steps that the city

taking to improve resident and business acce

to services and information.

State of the City Address

Mayor Mark Santoro to Give 2012 State of the City Addres

Source: CalChamber

The California Chamber of Commerce

released a list of new employment laws sched-

uled to take effect in 2012 or earlier that will have

an impact on businesses in California. The entirelist can also be viewed at, www.calchamber.com/

newlaws2012.

In addition to the new employment laws, an

order by the National Labor Relations Board

(NLRB) is also impacting businesses in Califor-

nia. By January 31, 2012, most private-sector

employers must begin displaying an 11x17

poster that provides information to their employ-

ees about unionizing and their right to strike.

Administrative Penalties: AB 240 allows an

employee that alleges a minimum wage violation

Continued on page 5

CalChamber Releases List of

New 2012 Employment Laws

2012 Chamber President John Zirelli
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Cupertino Chamber of Commerce January 20

CalendarofEventsWant to know whats coming up at the Chamber and in Cupertino

Visit www.cupertino-chamber.org to view upcoming events. Beloware some key events you wont want to miss.

PresidentsMessageI would like to thank Cupertino Chamber of

Commerce members for electing me as your

president for 2012. 2011 was a successful year,

and I believe 2012 and the Year of the Dragon will

be another year the chamber will excel. The

chamber staff and board of directors look forward to

working with our members, the City of Cupertino

and the business community this year.

The chamber is excited about new buildingprojects that are currently under construction and

will be opening in 2012: The Crossroads Plaza at

De Anza and Stevens Creek Blvd with new anchor

tenant, TJ Maxx/Home Goods, the new hotel by Shashi Development Corporation

at De Anza Blvd and Alves and the Western Athletic Club on the corner of Wolfe

and Stevens Creek Blvd in Vallco Mall.

On January 25th in partnership with the City of Cupertino and Cupertino

Rotary , Mayor Mark Santoro will give the 2012 State of the City Address. At this

event, the mayor will highlight milestones achieved in 2011 and visions of what is

in store for the year. Also at the State of the City luncheon, employees from Santa

Clara County sheriff and fire departments will be presented with achievement

awards who help keep the residents and business in Cupertino safe.

February 17th is our annual Lunar New Year lunch at the Dynasty Restaurant

in Vallco Mall. The Year of the Dragon lunch is hosted by the Chambers Asian

American Business Council. Please make your reservations early as this popular

event sells out fast. You will not want to miss this 7 course Chinese feast.

March 24th is our annual Star Awards Gala held at the Cypress Hotel. This

event recognizes businesses and citizens whose contributions have made a

significant impact to the Cupertino Community. This years recipients are: Co -

Citizens of the year: Dolly Sandoval and Tom Dyer; Small Business of the Year:

Picchetti Winery; Medium Business of the Year: Hobees Restaurant; Large

Business of the Year: KRTY/KLIV Broadcasting

Please mark your calendars for our upcoming events and monthly mixers held

on the second Wednesday of each month. These events are great opportunities for

members to network with local businesses, city staff and our council members. I

look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events.

John Zirelli, President

Cupertino Chamber of Commerce

The Mission of the Cupertino Chamber of Commerce is to

promote and enhance the business environment and

economic climate of the Cupertino Community.

Cupertino Chamber of Commerce

20455 Silverado Ave, Cupertino, CA 95014

For membership information, contact the Chamber at

(408) 252-7054 or visit www.cupertino-chamber.org

Chamber Staff

Alice Jacob, Office Manager

Mark Matsumoto, Government Affairs Specialist

JANUARY

13FRI | JAN 13 | 5:30pm

Rotary Club of Cupertinos Crab FeedSt Josephs of Cupertino Catholic Church

10110 N. De Anza Blvd, Cupertino

The incoming Mayor will outline plans for the year at this annual even

scheduled for noon on Wednesday, January 25th at the Quinla

Community Center.

FEBRUARY

8WED | FEB 8 | 5:30pm

Afterhours Networking Mixer

Come expecting to make new leads. Leave with a pocketful

business cards. Enjoy your networking event. How many businesintroductions will you make?

FEBRUARY

17FRI | FEB 17 | 12:00pm

Lunar New Year Luncheon

Dynasty Restaurant

10123 N Wolfe Rd, Cupertino

The AABC of the Cupertino Chamber of Commerce invites you to joi

us as we celebrate the Lunar New Year. A fabulous lunch will b

served and the annual Bridge Award will be presented.

JANUARY

25WED | JAN 25 | 11:30am

2012 State of the City

Quinlan Community Center

10185 North Stelling Road, Cupertino

The incoming Mayor will outline plans for the year at this annual even

scheduled for noon on Wednesday, January 25th at the Quinla

Community Center.

MARCH

24SAT | MAR 24 | 6:00pm

2012 STAR Awards

CypressA Kimpton Hotel

10050 S. De An Anza Blvd, Cupertino

The Cupertino Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual STA

Awards Gala to recognize excellence by Cupertino businesses and th

Citizen of the Year 2012.


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MemberNews

Cupertino residents are encouraged to apply for

City Commissions with openings in January 2011. On

January 24 and 25 beginning at 6 pm, the City Coun-

cil will interview applicants for these groups:

Bicycle Pedestrian Commission; Fine Arts Commis-

sion; Housing Commission; Library Commission;

Parks & Recreation; Planning Commission; Technolo-

gy, Information, and Communications Commission.

Commissioners are interviewed and appointed by

the City Council, and may serve a total of two consec-

utive 4-year terms. All meetings are open to the pub-

lic.

*Update* Notice is hereby given that the City of Cu-

pertino is accepting applications for one unscheduled

vacancy on the Library Commission. The vacancy

occurred when Commissioner Ron Miller resigned.

The term of this unscheduled vacancy expires in Jan-

uary of 2013. The commission consists of five mem-

bers appointed by the Council to four-year terms.

Applications can be downloaded from the website

www.cupertino.org vacancies. For more details,

please see the website or call the City Clerks Office

at 408.777.3223. The deadline to apply is 5:30 pm on

Wednesday, January 12, 2011.

2012 openings for City

of Cupertino committees

Have some news to share? Please send your Pr

Release to info@cupertino-chamber.

Source: CalChamber

Often, new laws going into effect is thereason for poster requirement changes, and there

are poster and pamphlet changes for 2012. To

download and print free copies of the new posters

to meet FEDERAL requirements, go to http://

goo.gl/TWgsNand to meet STATE requirements,

go to http://goo.gl/DNb25.

Poster Changes

STATEDiscrimination and Harassment

Prohibited by Law, Department of Fair

Employment and Housing (DFEH);

STATESafety and Health Protection on the

Job, Division of Occupational Safety and Health

(Cal/OSHA);

STATEPregnancy Disability Leave (Notice A/

DFEH);

STATECalifornia Family Rights Act/Pregnancy

Disability Leave (Notice B/DFEH); and

FEDERALEmployee Rights under the National

Labor Relations Act (NLRA) required for most

employers; effective April 30, 2012).

Pamphlet Changes

The revisions to pamphlets for 2012 are:

Workers Compensation (new temporary disabi

benefit rates); and Sexual Harassment (gend

harassment added).

The California Chamber of Commerce has

complete list of required notices and poste

available at http://goo.gl/OIRg6.

Some employers may be required to post notic

that are unique, based on the type of busines

geographical location, work done by employee

or types of hazards in the workplac

CalChambers Posters for Unique Situation

contains a wizard that will help employers.

2012 workplace poster

changes for employers

Source: Kiddie Academy of

Cupertino

Kiddie Academy of Cupertinofamilies have spent the last the last

few months collecting un-opened

toys for the San Jose Childrens

Shelter located at 4455 Union

Avenue.

Kiddie Academy of Cupertino

students, Infant to School Age,

decided to help give back to the

community by collecting new toys

for children, after the 4 Year Old

Teacher, Ms. Kathy, was discussing

community service projects to the

children in her class.

A large box decorated

by the 4 Year old

Classroom stood at the

entry of Kiddie Academy

for three months. Ms.

Angie, the director, said

each morning you could

hear the children remind

their parents we have to

get a new toy for the

shelter.

The day before

Christmas Eve the school donated

the toys to the shelter, they had

collected over $400.00 worth oftoys. Ms. Angie said they did such a

phenomenal job in the way the

children wanted to give back to their

community, but specifically to

children who were their age. We are

so proud and very grateful to all of

our Kiddie Academy families in our

accomplishment together.

Kiddie Academy of Cupertino

will have an Open House each

Saturday in January from Noon to

4pm.

Kiddie Academy gives donations to Childrens Shelter
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Norimoto from PG&E. Retiring

Board members Ram Gopal and

Maria Streeby were recognized by

President Zirelli for their outstanding

service and commitment to the

Chamber.

For a complete list of the

Chambers 2012 Board Officers and

Board Members, please see Page

8.

The event was held in conjunc-

tion with the Chambers January

Afterhours Networking Mixer. A

special thanks to Alotts Delicates-

sen & Catering for providing food

and drinks for the reception.

2012 Board Installation

Continued from page 1

to recover liquidated damages pursuant to anycomplaint brought before the Division of Labor

Standards Enforcement (DLSE). This new law

would allow the Labor Commissioner to also

award such damages. Under the new liquidated

damages provision, the employee would be

entitled to recover an amount equal to the wages

unlawfully unpaid, plus interest.

E-Verify: AB 1236 allows employers to continue

to choose to use E-Verify, but prohibits California

state agencies and local governments from

passing mandates that require employers to use

E-Verify. Several cities in California passed local

ordinances requiring the use of E-Verify in certain

circumstances. This new law prohibits such stateor local mandates, unless required by federal law

or as a condition of receiving federal funds.

Gender Expression: AB 887 amends the Fair

Employment and Housing Act to further define

"gender" to include both gender identity and

"gender expression," as defined by the new law,

and to make clear that discrimination on either

basis is prohibited

Insurance Non-Discrimination Act: SB 757

prevents employers that operate in multiple states

from discriminating against same-sex couples by

not providing the same insurance coverage for

domestic partners as they do for spouses.

Notice of Pay Details: AB 469 requires employ-

ers to provide nonexempt employees, at the time

of hire, a notice that specifies: 1) The rate of payand the basis, whether hourly, salary, piece

commission or otherwise, including any overtime

rate; 2) Allowances, if any, claimed as part of the

minimum wage, including meal and lodging

allowances; 3) The regular pay day designated by

the employer as required under the Labor Code;

4) The name of the employer, including any

doing business as names; 5) The physical

address of the employers main office or principal

place of business and any mailing address, if

different; 6) The telephone of the employer; and

7) The name, address and telephone number of

the employers workers compensation carrier.

Pregnancy Disability Leave: SB 299 requires all

employers with five or more employees to

continue to maintain and pay for health coverage

under a group health plan for an eligible female

employee who takes Pregnancy Disability Leave

(PDL) up to a maximum of four months in a 12-

month period.

State Contracts: Gender or Sexual Orientation

Discrimination: SB 117 outlaws the state of

California from entering into contracts of more

than $100,000 with companies that discriminate

against the employees on the basis of gender or

sexual orientation with regard to benefits.

Wage Penalties: AB 551 increases the maxim

penalty from $50 to $200 per calendar day f

each worker paid less than the determin

prevailing wage and increases the minimupenalty from $10 to $40 per day for violations

prevailing wage obligations. It also increases t

penalty from $25 to $100 per calendar day, p

worker, against contractors and subcontracto

that fail to respond to a written request for payr

records within 10 days.

Workers' Compensation: AB 335 requires t

workers' compensation administrative direc

(AD) to work with the Commission on Health a

Safety and Workers' Compensation (CHSWC)

develop regulations regarding notices to injur

workers; requires AD and CHSWC to devel

and make accessible a booklet written in pla

language about the workers' comp claimprocess; streamlines and simplifies other notic

to employees.

Written Commission Agreement: AB 13

requires employers who have commission p

arrangements to put those agreements into

signed written contract. The written contract m

set forth the method by which the commissio

will be computed and paid.

The bill is effective January 1, 2013. Emplo

ers have the entirety of 2012 to bring th

commission agreements into compliance.

New Employment Laws

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From left to right, top row: Mike Rohde; Lynn Ching; Dean Munro; Sandra James; Yogi

Chugh, Mahesh Nihalani; Tamon Norimoto; Neil Bhatnagar; Darcy Paul; Vicky Tsai

Bottom row: Kevin McClelland, Barbara Perzigian; John Zirelli; Joanne Mansch; Mike

Foulkes; Matt Wheeler


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AfterhoursNetworkingMixer

Thank you to our Raffle Prize Donors

Arya Restaurant Gift Card

Cupertino Bakery Gift Card

Bitter + Sweet Gift Card

Flint Center Holiday Presents (See photo to the left)

APAPA

1963 Sabre St

Hayward, CA 94545

Hsu Cheng Huang Chinese Pro

3178 Isadora Dr

San Jose, CA 95132

Rashel Yadegari is the branch manager of First

Tech Federal Credit Union in Cupertino. Rashel

brought a rich history of banking when she joined First

Tech in 2010 and was instrumental in opening the

new community branch on Stevens Creek Blvd when

it moved from the Hewlett-Packard campus in late

2010.

Rashel and her team are committed to the

financial well-being of its members and serving the

employees and families of the areas many high tech

companies. First Tech offers checking, savings,

personal and home loans, credit and retirement

accounts, with a focus on making banking effortless

for its members.

In addition to helping members achieve financial

success, First Tech is a steward to the local

community, participating in community activities and

drives to collect food and clothing. Rashel is active in

the Chamber, volunteering at the monthly mixers and

also tries to recruit new members to the Chamber.

If youre interested in membership at First Tech,

call the Cupertino branch at 408.863.6240 or stop into

the branch located at 19960 Stevens Creek

Boulevard. You can also visit www.firsttechfed.com .

AmbassadorsCorner

Rashel Yadegari

Thank you to our Chamber Presidentand General Manager of the FlintCenter, Paula Davis for hosting awonderful holiday mixer. Over fiftypeople attended the event, enjoyedfood by Savory and Sweets Catering,and made new connections. WendellKerr, from Wendell Kerr Associates

was not present to claim the $200Cash Raffle Prize, so the next Febru-ary mixers Cash prize will be $250.- Chamber Staff
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MemberAnniversariesCongratulations to our renewing members! We greatly appreciate your continued support and involvement.

+40 Year Anniversary

The Oaks Shopping Center


Fred Schwertley MD


Optimist Club of CupertinoDe Anza Optimist Club of Cupertino

Vardys Jewlers

St. Joseph of Cupertino Church

Hobees De Anza

V. Dean Skeels

Stevens Creek Quarry Inc.

City of Cupertino

Luis Buhler

De Anza College Bookstore


Fremont Union High School District

Kaiser Permanente Public Affairs

The Harker School

State Farm Insurance / Catherine Chen

BJs Restaurant & Brewhouse

American Cancer Society

+1 Year Anniversary

De Anza Lions of Cupertino

Bethel Lutheran Church & School

Wendell Kerr Associates

Agape CPA Firm-Certified Public

Aqui Cal Mex

2012 Board of DirectorsBoard Officers

2012 President

John Zirelli, Recology Cupertino

VP Community Relations

Darcy Paul, Paul Law Group

VP Finance

Matt Wheeler, LMGW Certified Public Accountants, LLP

VP Legislative Action Council

Kevin McClelland, Leeward Financial & Insurance Services

VP Membership

Lynn Ching, Sustainable Living Group, Inc.

VP Special Events

Mike Rohde, Vallco Shopping Mall

Board Members

Neil Bhatnagar, Bowlmor Lanes

Yogi Chugh, State Farm Insurance

Mike Foulkes, Apple, Inc.

Sandra James, Lehigh Southwest

Cement Company

Scott Jeng, HSBC

Dean Munro, Via Services

Mahesh Nihalani, Jewels In Style

Barbara Perzigian, Cupertino Inn

Vicky Tsai, Dryclean Pro

Tamon Norimoto, PG&E

Joanne Mansch, Alottas

Delicatessen & Catering

MemberSpotlight

Cupertinos ne

m a y o r , M a

Santoro, is instituti

a new month

program, Meet t

Mayor, a time whresidents can ta

with the Mayor abo

issues in the City.

The meetings will be held in the o

council chamber in City Hall. The fi

meeting will be held on January 18 from 4

5:30pm.

Meet Mayor MarkOn January 9, 2012, the

Santa Clara Valley Transporta-

tion Authority (VTA) will be intro-

ducing new express buses that

are sure to transform your com-

mute from a stress-filled burden

to a comfortable, convenientand hassle-free ride. VTA will

begin operating new diesel-

electric hybrid commuter buses

designed specifically for VTAs

Express Bus Service. These

new buses are outfitted to better

accommodate longer commutes

and feature amenities such as

high-back seats, free on-board

Wi-Fi, luggage racks, footrests

and reading lights.

The new coaches will oper-

ate on VTA Express Lines 102,

103, 120, 121, 122, 182 and

183. Express Line 183 is new to

VTA and will travel from Aborn

& White Road to Fremont BART

serving Evergreen and East

San Jose area residents. Ex-

press Bus Line 120 will also

offer extended routing from

Fremont BART to the Shoreline

area in Mountain View.

VTA transforming your commute in 2012

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