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City of Sunnyvale Career Fair April 5, 2006

The City of Sunnyvale's Career Fairs expose local students to career options and give businesses a forum to showcase their expertise. Do you have paid/unpaid internships and volunteer opportunities for local youth?

Plan to attend this sixth annual event sponsored by the City of Sunnyvale, Fremont High School, Junior Achievement of Silicon Valley and Monterey Bay, and the Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce. The fair will be held at Fremont High School in Sunnyvale on April 5, 2006, from 9 a.m. until 1:30 p.m., and will be broken into segments tied to the Fremont class schedule. Please bring materials or table display information and ensure that your table is staffed for the entire event.

The Career Fair includes formal presentations and networking time so students can interact with the businesses and organizations that they have an interest in exploring. Students can also apply at this time for open job positions. These can include paid and unpaid internships and/or volunteer opportunities.

Please contact Maria Rodriguez at (408) 730-7702 or mrodriguez@ci.sunnyvale.ca.us, or Mark Stott at (408) 730-7606 or mstott@ci.sunnyvale.ca.us no later than March 20, 2006 to confirm your participation. Additional information will be provided to you when your participation is confirmed.

Santa Clara County Green Business Conference March 17, 2006

Learn how your business can save both money and resources at the Santa Clara County Green Business Conference March 17, 2006. Industry experts will show how easy and cost-effective "Green Business" practices can be. Presenters include representatives from the Santa Clara Valley Water District, PG&E, the County of San Francisco and the County of Santa Clara. The event will be held at the Sunnyvale Community Center (Ballroom), 550 E. Remington Dr., from 8 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Cost is $20 at the door.

This conference will be relevant to any business interested in learning what businesses can do to help the environment while improving the bottom line, and the latest incentives, best practices and regulations related to pollution prevention, water, energy, solid waste and hazardous waste.

Visit http://greenbiz.sccgov.org for more information and to download a registration form. All enrolled and certified Green Businesses are encouraged to attend.

Joint Venture's 2006 Silicon Valley Index

The Silicon Valley Index is a nationally recognized publication that has been telling the Silicon Valley story since 1995. The indicators measure the strength of our economy and the health of our community, highlighting challenges and providing an analytical foundation for leadership and decision making. This year's Index was released on January 20, 2006, at Joint Venture's First Annual State of the Valley Conference in San Jose. To view the Index, go to: www.jointventure.org.