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 Kevin McClelland Leeward Financial & Insurance Services Inc.
Janice Chua Bitter+Sweet
Past President John Zirelli Recology South Bay
Yogi Chugh State Farm Insurance
President Elect Darcy Paul Paul Law Group, A Professional Corp.
Art Cohen BlueLight Cinemas 5
Vice President – Finance Matt Wheeler LMGW Public Accountants
Mike Foulkes Apple Inc.
Vice President – Legislative Action Council Richard Abdalah Abdalah Law Offices
Scott Jeng HSBC Bank USA, N.A.
Vice President – Community Relations Barbara Perzigian Cupertino Inn
Mahesh Nihalani Jewels in Style
Vice President – HR & Staffing Sandy James Lehigh Cement Company
Tamon Norimoto PG&E
Vice President – Special Events Mike Rohde Vallco Shopping Mall
Maria Streeby The Cypress Hotel
Vice President – Membership Development Rashel Yadegari West Valley Community Services
Keith Warner Pacific Business Centers
Keiichiro Yoshida Bay Club Silicon Valley
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.
Alfred Lee HSBC Bank
Bob Adams Armstrong Retirement Planning LLC
Brian Huynh Technology Credit Union
Diane Renna Old Republic Title Company
Dr. Daniel Auer Auer Integrative Health
Elizabeth Marchu Technology Credit Union
Fred Buccino ABC Mobile Computers
Janice Chua Bitter + Sweet
Mark Sargeant Pennbrook Insurance Services
Patty Peterson El Camino Hospital
Phil Levine Padgett Business Services
Mark Yamamoto Prudential Insurance Company of America
Ron Ellis Cornerstone Financial Partners LLC
Wada Wada Realty
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.