The Chamber has a rich 50-year history of promoting and enhancing the business environment and economic climate of the Cupertino community. Formed by a group of progressive business people in 1954, one of its first tasks was to help incorporate the City of Cupertino.
The Cupertino Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit business organization with members that employ more than 10,000 people. The chamber collaborates with government, education, and private industry to assist and strengthen local businesses, to be an advocate for business, and affect the high quality of life for which Cupertino is known. The Cupertino Chamber of Commerce provides leadership and direction for community action. The officers, directors, staff, and a dedicated corps of volunteers direct activities to achieve the Chamber's goals.
Our staff runs a variety of programs that can make doing business in Cupertino a rewarding experience. Chamber members have unique opportunities to gain new customers, work with local government, and participate in the city they call their business home.
President John Zirelli Recology Cupertino
Neil Bhatnagar Bowlmor Lanes
Vice President – Special Events Mike Rohde Vallco Shopping Mall
Yogi Chugh State Farm Insurance
Vice President – Membership Development Lynn Ching Sustainable Living Group, Inc.
Mike Foulkes Apple, Inc.
Vice President – Finance Matt Wheeler LMGW Public Accountants
Sandy James LeHigh Cement Company
Vice President – Legislative Action Council Kevin McClelland Leeward Financial & Insurance services
Dean Munro Via Services
Vice President – Community Relations Darcy Paul Paul Law Group
Joanne Mansch Alotta's Delicassen & Catering
Mahesh Nihalani Jewels in Style
Tamon Norimoto PG&E
Barabara Perzigian Cupertino Inn.
Vicky Tsai Dry Clean Pro
The mission of the Cupertino Chamber Ambassadors is to promote and enhance the business environment and economic climate of the Cupertino community.
Date: 1st Tuesday of the month Location: Chamber Office Time: 12:00 noon.
Bob Adams Armstrong Retirement Planning, LLC
Bea Rataj Paychex
Fred Buccino ABC Mobile Computer Services
Diane Renna Old Republic Title Company
Alfred Lee HSBC Bank
Mark Sarjeant Pennbrook Insurance Services, Inc.
Philip Levine Padgett Business Services
Janice Chua Bitter + Sweet
Wada Nandiwada Wada Realty
Thien Nguyen Staples
Rashel Yadegari FirstTech Federal Credit Union
Meets on the first Tuesday of each month in the chamber office at 12:00 noon. Ambassadors assist the chamber in its membership retention efforts through adopting new members, calling on existing members, and greeting members at monthly mixers and special events. For more information, please contact info@cupertino-chamber.org.
Meets monthly on the second Tuesday of each month in the chamber office. The purpose of the Council is to promote intercultural exchange, networking and partnership opportunities with other Asian American organizations. The Committee presents the Lunar New Year Luncheon and the Diwali Festival. For more information, please contact info@cupertino-chamber.org.
Meets weekly on Thursday, 8 a.m. in the chamber office. The Cupertino Connect Club is dedicated to business professionals who believe in the value of effective networking. The goal of this Club is to expand each member’s business contacts through qualified business referrals and by delivering a superior service or product to our clients. For more information, please contact info@cupertino-chamber.org.
Meets monthly on the first Friday at 12 noon. Business related legislative issues are discussed and, when advocacy is called for, the Council researches issues and make recommendations for action to the Chamber Board. Legislators are invited to discuss business-related issues. For more information, please contact governmentaffairs@cupertino-chamber.org.