Monday, June 22, 2026
9:00 – 12:30 pm

Fee: No Fee

Location: Dr. Martin Luther King Library
150 E San Fernando Street, San Jose, CA 95112
**Free parking with validation is available at the Fourth Street Garage (44 S 4th St. San Jose, CA 95112)**

The San José Public Library is partnering with Anthropic to host a free, half-day AI fluency workshop for small and mid-sized business owners and operators in the South Bay.

This hands-on session is for business leaders — no technical background needed. Attendees will learn practical AI skills they can apply immediately to real business workflows. It is free to attend and includes lunch. Attendees may also claim one complimentary month of Claude Max.

Who the workshop is designed for: Owners, operators, and senior leaders at businesses with 1–500 employees, particularly those outside the tech and AI sectors, such as retail, hospitality, professional services, trades, healthcare, and beyond.

Please register by June 15th! For any questions, please contact: SJAccess@sjlibrary.org

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Wednesday, June 24th, 2026
10:00 – 11:30 am

Fee: No Fee
Virtual Event

Ever dreamed of selling your homemade meals to the community? The Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations (MEHKO) program makes it possible for local residents to turn their home kitchens into legal, small-scale food businesses.

In this free training, you’ll learn how to get started as a MEHKO operator — from applying for a permit to understanding health and safety requirements. You’ll also discover how MEHKOs help reduce barriers for food entrepreneurs, create local jobs, and bring more fresh, home-cooked food options to our neighborhoods.

What You’ll Learn:

• What MEHKO is and how it works
• Rules, requirements, and menu limitations
• How to prepare your home kitchen for inspection
• How to apply for your MEHKO permit
• Tips for running a successful and safe home-based food business

Whether you’re a home cook ready to share your favorite dishes or an aspiring food entrepreneur looking for a cost-effective way to start your business, this training is for you!

**Meeting link will be provided on registration confirmation.**

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2026 – 27 Board Installation

Celebrate leadership.
Reimagine possibility.
Strengthen women’s voices in business.

Tuesday, June 30th, 2026

There’s a special moment when a community pauses to honor its past, celebrate its present, and boldly step into its future. That moment is here.

NAWBO Silicon Valley invites you to our Board Installation Ceremony, a gathering of women entrepreneurs, business leaders, and community champions coming together to witness our chapter’s leadership transition and to spark the next chapter of our collective impact.

This is more than a ceremonial milestone. It’s a moment to reflect on what we’ve built together and to recommit to our shared mission: strengthening women’s leadership in Silicon Valley.

Cost: $20.00 Members and Non-members

Our Keynote: Innovation Meets Wisdom

We’re honored to welcome Brian Weisfeld of The Startup Squad as our keynote speaker. Brian brings a rare combination of insights —the fearless curiosity of a child seeing endless possibility, paired with the strategic discipline of a seasoned executive who’s helped build billion-dollar businesses. His presentation, Innovate Like a Child, Deliver Like an Expert, reminds us that the boldest business breakthroughs often come when we blend imaginative thinking with expert execution. For women leaders navigating an ever-changing landscape, that mindset is everything.

And a special bonus: Brian will be available for a book signing following his keynote—a chance to connect with him one-on-one and take home an autographed copy of his work.

Who Should Attend?

• Current NAWBO SV members (your chapter needs you!)
• Women entrepreneurs and business owners exploring community
• Colleagues, mentors, and advocates of women’s leadership
• Anyone ready to be inspired by exceptional women and innovative thinking

Register Now

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Thursday, July 9th, 1:00 PM

Have questions about membership benefits?
Find out more about your NAWBO & NAWBO SV member benefits, including events, programming and opportunities to increase your company’s visibility.

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Second Tuesdays at 12 pm PST

This is a free virtual event.

Ready to put the work in your network? Join us for this fast-paced, high-energy virtual networking hour where meaningful connections happen in minutes. Each session features up to four dynamic breakout rounds with three fellow entrepreneurs at a time, giving you multiple opportunities to exchange ideas, spark collaborations and expand your reach. We’ll guide the conversation with fresh, purposeful prompts—no awkward small talk, we promise!

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Second Tuesdays at 12 pm PST

This is a free virtual event.

Ready to put the work in your network? Join us for this fast-paced, high-energy virtual networking hour where meaningful connections happen in minutes. Each session features up to four dynamic breakout rounds with three fellow entrepreneurs at a time, giving you multiple opportunities to exchange ideas, spark collaborations and expand your reach. We’ll guide the conversation with fresh, purposeful prompts—no awkward small talk, we promise!

Register

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Thursday, August 27, 2026
9:00 – 12:30 pm

Fee: No Fee

Location: Dr. Martin Luther King Library
150 E San Fernando Street, San Jose, CA 95112
**Free parking with validation is available at the Fourth Street Garage (44 S 4th St. San Jose, CA 95112)**

A workshop for small businesses that want to learn real AI skills, access live support, and use AI tools right away.

Running a small business means juggling marketing, customer communication, operations, hiring, and planning—often all in the same day. This workshop is designed to help you use ChatGPT in practical ways that immediately support your business.
Join OpenAI Academy and the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development and the Silicon Valley Small Business Development Center for a hands-on session designed for small business owners, operators, founders, and team leads. We’ll cover the fundamentals of using ChatGPT, explore ways to incorporate AI into everyday business tasks, and help you build an AI-powered solution tailored to your work.

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Second Tuesdays at 12 pm PST

This is a free virtual event.

Ready to put the work in your network? Join us for this fast-paced, high-energy virtual networking hour where meaningful connections happen in minutes. Each session features up to four dynamic breakout rounds with three fellow entrepreneurs at a time, giving you multiple opportunities to exchange ideas, spark collaborations and expand your reach. We’ll guide the conversation with fresh, purposeful prompts—no awkward small talk, we promise!

Register

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