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7:30AM
8:00AM San Jose - Small Business Workshop for Startups and Existing Business
3:00PM Santa Clara - SCU: Working in the USA
4:30PM Stanford - Stanford ETL: Steve Burrill--Burrill & Co
5:30PM Mountain View - Micosoft Project Association (MPA)
5:30PM San Carlos - Elevator Speeches Made Easy
5:30PM San Francisco - FWASF-SF: Prof Dev Series--Technology for Time Management
5:30PM San Jose - SVAMA Workshop: Going 2.0: Strategic Business Fundamentals
6:00PM Danville, CA - SVASE East Bay Series: What VCs Need And Why
6:00PM San Francisco - BAYVIEW: QuickBooks 2
6:20PM San Jose - Technology Licenses -Top Negotiating Tips
6:30PM Santa Clara - IMA- SV: Tax Changes and Tax Planning
Event Name | KEIRETSU FORUM: San Francisco Forum | |
Date | Wednesday February 21, 2007 | |
Time | 12:00AM to 11:55PM | |
City | San Francisco | |
Event Type | Speaker / Panel / Round Table | |
Event Area | Investment / Finance / Money | |
Hosted By | Keiretsu Forum | |
Description | For more information on the location and time of the Northern California meetings, please contact Sonja Markova, Vice President of Keiretsu Forum. Guest Etiquette --------------- Guests are welcomed and encouraged to attend the Keiretsu Forum. However, guest policy is: 1. A guest is either: --- A Future Presenter, and/or --- An active private equity investor (a potential member) 2. Guests can only attend two Keiretsu Forum meetings 3. Guests should not solicit presenting companies and members for business | |
Cost | - | |
Other ticket Information | http://www.k4forum.com/ | |
Organization Description | Keiretsu Forum members provide early-stage and seed capital in the range of $250K-$1.5MM. Approximately 15 companies annually receive funding from the Forum members. Keiretsu Forum is much more than an angel group. It is a community of private equity investors, business leaders, and entrepreneurs. We provide invaluable contacts, serve on Boards, and provide strategic alliances to our entrepreneurs. Our members are CEOs, CTOs, VCs, serial entrepreneurs, and active private equity investors. | |
Event Contact Info | Sonja Markova, sonja@keiretsuforum.com | |
Venue | - | |
Venue Address | - San Francisco, CA, 00000 |
Event Name | BMA INTN'L RT: Market Expansion--A Giant Leap into the Unknown? Not! | |
Date | Wednesday February 21, 2007 | |
Time | 7:30AM to 9:00AM | |
City | Palo Alto | |
Event Type | Speaker / Panel / Round Table | |
Event Area | International Trade / Global Issues | |
Hosted By | Business Marketing Association | |
Description | Expanding operations is a risky enough exercise in domestic markets, but when that expansion involves taking on activities in distant and unfamiliar markets, the stakes are far higher. There's also the additional risk of taking your eye off your core business, and revenue stream! In this presentation Graham Mann, European Partner at Euresto Partners, will focus on issues faced by marketers that are pivotal to the success of any expansion project: - Market entry strategies, risk management, planning and social, cultural and legal considerations - Obvious---and not-so-obvious---pitfalls in the expansion process - "Translating" marketing fundamentals from domestic to unfamiliar international markets Addressing the demands of international market expansion This will be an interactive session, so have your questions ready! Speaker's Biography Graham Mann is European Partner at Euresto Partners, a global virtual organization that has pioneered the concept of Market Expansion Outsourcing. His skills have been honed in senior marketing, sales, business development and general management roles in software companies over many years. Graham's formal marketing training came from the world-renowned Cranfield School of Management in the UK. Further information about Euresto Partners is available online at www.eurestopartners.com RSVP:To help the restaurant hostess plan appropriate seating, please RSVP to Susanne Khawand no later than 3:00 pm on Tuesday, February 20th Manager: Susanne Khawand--VP US Operations, MaCS Inc. | |
Cost | BY 2/20: Free for members; $15 Non members plus cost of your breakfast | |
Other ticket Information | http://www.norcalbma.org/Events/intl.htm | |
Organization Description | Northern California Chapter of BMA is all about self-improvement, enhancing your knowledge, and expanding your network. The NorCal Chapter connects you with some of the hottest marketers in the Bay Area and helps you keep pace with the latest trends and issues affecting marketing. Whether you're just starting out or are a seasoned pro, BMA provides opportunities for networking with peers, professional development, education, professional recognition, career building and volunteering. | |
Event Contact Info | Susanne Khawand, sk@macs-us.com | |
Venue | Scott's Seafood Restaurant and Grill | |
Venue Address | 855 El Camino Real (at Embarcadero) Palo Alto, CA, 94301 |
Event Name | Small Business Workshop for Startups and Existing Business | |
Date | Wednesday February 21, 2007 | |
Time | 8:00AM to 5:00PM | |
City | San Jose | |
Event Type | Seminar / Workshop / Class | |
Event Area | Management / Strategy / Planning | |
Hosted By | SBA*Cisco Systems*San Jose Entrepreneur Center | |
Description | This workshop provides an overview of all necessary aspects of managing a small business. Topics include licensing and permits, financing, marketing and public relations, insurance and risk management issues, and the importance of business planning. Presented by the Silicon Valley SCORE. | |
Cost | $55.00 online; $60.00 at door. | |
Ticket URL | http://www.acteva.com/go/ecenter | |
Other ticket Information | http://www.svscore.org | |
Organization Description | The SBA*Cisco Systems*San Jose Entrepreneur Center is a unique partnership between the U.S. Small Business Administration, Cisco Systems and the City of San Jose to provide entrepreneurs with all of the resources they need to be successful in their business endeavors including counseling, training, financing and technology. Please visit us at www.ecenteronline.org. | |
Event Contact Info | Emily Navarra, emily.navarra@sba.gov | |
Venue | San Jose Entreprenuer Center | |
Venue Address | 84 W. Santa Clara Street, Suite 100 San Jose, CA, 95113 | |
Contact Phone | 408-494-0216 | |
Venue Directions | http://www.ecenteronline.org/contact.htm |
Event Name | SCU: Working in the USA | |
Date | Wednesday February 21, 2007 | |
Time | 3:00PM to 5:00PM | |
City | Santa Clara | |
Event Type | Speaker / Panel / Round Table | |
Event Area | Biotech / Life Sciences | |
Hosted By | Santa Clara University | |
Description | Working in the USA: International Business Students Workshop Workshop Leavey School of Business, Graduate Business Programs; Career Management International business students will want to take advantage of this workshop which focuses on U.S.-style resumes, job searching, and interviewing. Working in the USA: International Business Students Workshop website | |
Cost | Free to Business School students & alumni | |
Other ticket Information | http://www.scu.edu/events | |
Organization Description | Located in the heart of California's Silicon Valley, Santa Clara University offers a rigorous undergraduate curriculum in the arts and sciences, business, and engineering. It has nationally recognized graduate and professional schools in business, law, engineering, pastoral ministries, and counseling psychology and education. | |
Event Contact Info | AnaKarina White, gbpcareers@scu.edu | |
Venue | Santa Clara University | |
Venue Address | Bannan Engineering, Sullivan Engineering Center Santa Clara, CA, 95053 | |
Contact Phone | (408) 554-5485 | |
Venue Directions | http://www.scu.edu/map/index.cfm?i=5 |
Event Name | Stanford ETL: Steve Burrill--Burrill & Co | |
Date | Wednesday February 21, 2007 | |
Time | 4:30PM to 5:30PM | |
City | Stanford | |
Event Type | Speaker / Panel / Round Table | |
Event Area | Other | |
Hosted By | Stanford Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders Seminars | |
Description | Steve Burrill Burrill & Co Founder ----- The DFJ Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders Program is a weekly lecture series where entrepreneurial leaders share the lessons of experience with the Stanford community. During the academic school year, the course meets every Wednesday from 4:30 - 5:30 PM in Skilling Auditorium. The Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders Program is brought to you by both BASES and the Stanford Technology Ventures Program. The program is sponsored by Draper Fisher Jurvetson. | |
Cost | Free. All are welcome. | |
Other ticket Information | http://etl.stanford.edu/ | |
Organization Description | To EDUCATE the general Stanford community on high-tech leadership and entrepreneurship. To assure highest-grade QUALITY of speakers who come to Stanford. To create a FUN environment for listeners and speakers to learn from each other. | |
Event Contact Info | Tom Kosnik, kosnik@stanford.edu | |
Venue | Skilling Auditorium | |
Venue Address | Skilling Building, 494 Lomita Mall Stanford, CA, 94305 | |
Contact Phone | (650) 723-2973 | |
Venue Directions | http://campus-map.stanford.edu/index.cfm?ID=0 4-550 |
Event Name | Micosoft Project Association (MPA) | |
Date | Wednesday February 21, 2007 | |
Time | 5:30PM to 8:30PM | |
City | Mountain View | |
Event Type | Seminar / Workshop / Class | |
Event Area | Management / Strategy / Planning | |
Hosted By | Microsoft Project Users Group - Silicon Valley | |
Description | Microsoft Project Association (MPA) - Silicon Valley Chapter Wednesday, February 21, 2007: 6 - 8:30 pm The Silicon Valley Chapter of MPA presents speakers on Microsoft Office Project in support of best practices, enables networking with fellow professionals, and offers Professional Development Units and raffle prizes. Real Project Peer Review " What went right/wrong. " MS Project techniques used and why. " What would be done differently another time. Speaker: Roya Baga, PMP, Project Solutions Group. EPM in Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology " What to do when projects last longer than the software used track and control them. " Enterprise project management implementation at a small Biotech company using Project/Project Server with EPK-Suite. " Three key components of solutions that apply to any EPM implementation. Speakers: Robert Judd, PE, PMP, SCPM - RJA Management Consulting and Training " Supports the pharmaceutical industry. Jim Peters, PMP - Fort← Systems, Inc. " Former PMI chapter president " Technical editor for the Project Bible 2007 by Elaine Marmel, (Wiley, 2007). " Consulting practice focused on design and implementation of enterprise project management and project portfolio management solutions. Cost: No charge to MPA members and 1st time attendees, else $25. Agenda: 5:30 PM - Registration and Networking 6:00 PM - Welcome 6:10 PM - Tips & Tricks 6:30 PM - Microsoft Project News 6:50 PM - Introductions and Networking 7:15 PM - Adoption by Exception 8:00 PM - Closing Remarks & Prize Drawing 8:20 PM - Adjournment and PDU distribution 8:30 PM - Board meeting Raffle Prizes: 1 Microsoft Project Pro 2007 (MPA members only), VBA for Microsoft Project, and others | |
Cost | No charge to MPA members and 1st time attendees, else $25. | |
Ticket URL | https://lv0.net/Form/MPA/SiliconValley02 | |
Other ticket Information | http://www.mpug.org/Lists/Events/DispForm.asp x?ID=322 | |
Organization Description | A Silicon Valley forum for idea sharing, technical reviews, problem solving, technical support, and interpersonal networking for project managers, program managers, Project Management Professionals and practitioners who use Microsoftᆴ Project and related add-on software tools. | |
Event Contact Info | Gene Summerville, gene@summerville.com | |
Venue | Microsoft Technology Center | |
Venue Address | 1065 La Avenida St, Building 1 Mountain View, CA, 94043 | |
Contact Phone | 650-279-9021 | |
Venue Directions | http://www.microsoft.com/mscorp/info/usaoffic es/northernca/mtc_siliconvalley.msp |
Event Name | Elevator Speeches Made Easy | |
Date | Wednesday February 21, 2007 | |
Time | 5:30PM | |
City | San Carlos | |
Event Type | Seminar / Workshop / Class | |
Event Area | Marketing | |
Hosted By | You Who Branding | |
Description | If the thought of standing and introducing yourself at a networking function has you running for the door, here's your chance to get some help! Branding Expert/Presentation Coach Susan Schwartz will give you a very simple formula for creating stand-out elevator speeches. You'll be able to craft yours on the spot! (If you're brave, you may even get to practice in front of the group!) By the end of the evening, you'll know how to present yourself with clarity, confidence and command. Refreshments will be served. | |
Cost | $15 in advance $25 day of the event | |
Organization Description | Susan Schwartz founded You Who Branding to offer entrepreneurs and executives the strategic positioning and communication coaching they need to present themselves effectively in person, in print, and in public. With twenty years of combined experience in advertising, image management and public speaking, Susan has finely tuned her skills both to understand who someone really is and to create a memorable message to let others know. Over the course of her career she has helped position products for a broad spectrum of national accounts, has worked with high-level executives to manage their professional image and has coached dozens of speakers on polishing their presentations. | |
Event Contact Info | Mary Lou Manlove, maryloumanlove@sbcglobal.net | |
Venue | Chimere | |
Venue Address | 300 Industrial Road San Carlos, CA, 94070 | |
Contact Phone | 650 400-2230 |
Event Name | FWASF-SF: Prof Dev Series--Technology for Time Management | |
Date | Wednesday February 21, 2007 | |
Time | 5:30PM to 7:30PM | |
City | San Francisco | |
Event Type | Speaker / Panel / Round Table | |
Event Area | Management / Strategy / Planning | |
Hosted By | Financial Women's Association | |
Description | The Financial Women's Association of San Francisco presents A Professional Development Series Event: "Technology for Time Management" Learn to better leverage the technology that you use every day to manage your time effectively. Andrea Peiro is the CEO of the Small Business Technology Institute, an international speaker and advocate of the values of the small business community. REGISTRATION There are 5 ways to pre-register: 1. Register online. 2. Print and mail the form on the FWA web site to FWA, P.O. Box 26143, San Francisco, CA 94126 3. Print and fax the form to (415) 586-6606 4. Send an e-mail to singerr@pacbell.net 5. Call Rhoda Singer at (415) 586-8599 | |
Cost | Members $40, Non-members/Guests $50; at door +$5 if space available | |
Other ticket Information | http://www.fwasf.org | |
Organization Description | The Financial Women's Association of San Francisco (FWA) is a professional organization committed to furthering the advancement of women in the financial sector, as well as women in financial functions in other business sectors. The FWA has provided a supportive network and mentoring opportunities for Bay Area women in the field of finance since 1956. Membership is currently more than 275, including a Peninsula/Silicon Valley Chapter. Both groups hold monthly meetings structured to provide educational and networking opportunities. | |
Event Contact Info | Rhoda Singer, singerr@pacbell.net | |
Venue | Le Meridian | |
Venue Address | 333 Battery Street, 2nd Floor San Francisco, CA, 94111 | |
Contact Phone | (415) 586-8599 | |
Venue Directions | http://maps.google.com/maps?q=333+battery+st, +san+francisco,+ca&spn=0.010803,0.010916&hl=e |
Event Name | SVAMA Workshop: Going 2.0: Strategic Business Fundamentals | |
Date | Wednesday February 21, 2007 | |
Time | 5:30PM to 8:30PM | |
City | San Jose | |
Event Type | Seminar / Workshop / Class | |
Event Area | Marketing | |
Hosted By | Silicon Valley American Marketing Association | |
Description | SVAMA Workshop: Going 2.0: Strategic Business Fundamentals to Take Your Site from 1.0 to 2.0 Thinking about adding social media to your site, but not sure where to start? Web strategist Karen O'Brien will cover the strategic business fundamentals of how to take your site from 1.0 to 2.0. Assessing your audience needs, the competitive landscape, content strategy for rich media, creating a moderation program, generating revenue, and what metrics to track. The audience will leave with an understanding of best practices around planning web 2.0 initiatives and how to create a social media program that works. PRICE: Advanced Pricing by February 14, 2007 $45 Member, $75 Non-member, $30 Student, $60 Partner. Register early, as prices increase after the 14th. ONLINE RESERVATIONS CLOSE AT NOON ON FEBRUARY 21, 2007. SPEAKER BIO Karen O'Brien, Principal, Crimson Consulting: Heading up Crimson's Interactive Strategy efforts, Karen brings together business objectives, technology and user experience to deliver effective and high-value global web programs. Karen has more than 15 yrs of sales and marketing experience at the corporate and agency level, a decade of that experience in e-business strategy and execution. She's worked with a wide range of clients, from rock bands to Fortune 500 technology companies. Her flexible, creative approach to meeting clients' needs has benefited leading companies including Cisco, Deutsche Bank, Eastman Kodak, HP, Nortel, Seagate, Symantec, Verizon, Yamaha, Disney and ABC, and many more! Before joining Crimson, Karen was Director of e-Business Strategy Consulting for Grant Thornton/Hitachi Consulting, where she helped establish the SF practice. She also co-founded Roundpeg, an interactive solutions provider where she served as VP-Sales & Marketing, and has been a Guest Professor of eBusiness and High-Tech Entrepreneurship at the University of Ottawa's executive-MBA program in Hong Kong. | |
Cost | $30-$75 depending on membership status and registration date. | |
Ticket URL | https://www.kintera.org/AutoGen/Register/ECRe g.asp?ievent=219998&en=kmLWJ7OUJeIPL7MULcIYLp P9KoJUIhO8 | |
Other ticket Information | http://www.svama.net/events/20070221ws.html | |
Organization Description | The Silicon Valley American Marketing Association (SVAMA) is the Source for Silicon Valley marketers, delivering career development, education and networking opportunities to advance marketing excellence in the local business community. | |
Event Contact Info | Angi Roberts, svama@onebox.com | |
Venue | University of Phoenix (San Jose Learning Center) | |
Venue Address | 3590 North First Street San Jose, CA, 95134 | |
Contact Phone | 866-206-9067 x3004 | |
Venue Directions | http://www.phoenix.edu/nocalifornia/locations .aspx |
Event Name | SVASE East Bay Series: What VCs Need And Why | |
Date | Wednesday February 21, 2007 | |
Time | 6:00PM to 8:00PM | |
City | Danville, CA | |
Event Type | Seminar / Workshop / Class | |
Event Area | Other | |
Hosted By | Silicon Valley Association of Startup Entrepreneurs | |
Description | East Bay Series: What VCs Need And Why The mystery of how to satisfy venture capitalists and raise an investment has spawned lots of folklore and myths. Do VCs follow a proven business model, or are they just hard to please? Do they make sound decisions for their investors, or are they greedy? Our panel will explain what VCs need to understand and validate before making an investment and why they have these criteria. Learn what drives their business so you can identify the right VCs for your company and present it effectively. AGENDA: 6-6:30 pm: Networking 6:30-8 pm: Panel discussion and Q/A COST (Includes buffet dinner, coffee and tea; cash bar available): Members - $20 Affiliates who advertise this event - $20 General public - $30 Walk-ins: add $10 to rates above LOCATION: Crow Canyon Country Club, 711 Silver Lake Drive, Danville, CA 94526 - 925-735-5700. DIRECTIONS: Exit I-680 at Crow Canyon Road. Take Crow Canyon east approximately one mile. Turn left at El Capitan, then take the first right to the guard gate. After checking in at the gate, take the third left turn (just past the tennis courts) into the clubhouse parking lot. DRESS: Business casual or business attire, please no jeans or shorts. Stellar panel to be announced! This event is co-sponsored by Rose Ryan, www.roseryan.com, Claremont Creek Ventures, www.claremontvc.com, Saylor & Hill Company, www.saylorhill.com and Sonnenschein Venture Technology Group, www.sonnenschein.com Register on our website atsvase.org/index.php? option=com_extcalendar&Itemid=149&extmode=view&extid=719 | |
Cost | COST (Includes buffet dinner, coffee and tea; cash bar available): | |
Other ticket Information | http://svase.org/index.php?option=com_extcale ndar&Itemid=149&extmode=view&extid=719 | |
Organization Description | The Silicon Valley Association of Startup Entrepreneurs (SVASE); is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs within and beyond Silicon Valley to bring their ides to life. SVASE provides entrepreneurs with real-world business knowledge, contacts in the investment community and network of service providers to launch and manage successful start-ups. | |
Event Contact Info | dana shultz, dana@danashultz.com | |
Venue | Crow Canyon Country Club | |
Venue Address | 711 Silver Lake Drive, Danville, CA, CA, 94526 | |
Contact Phone | 650-755-6522 |
Event Name | BAYVIEW: QuickBooks 2 | |
Date | Wednesday February 21, 2007 | |
Time | 6:00PM to 9:00PM | |
City | San Francisco | |
Event Type | Seminar / Workshop / Class | |
Event Area | Software | |
Hosted By | Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center and the SBA | |
Description | Using Quickbooks Pro (For existing and emerging business owners) These three, two-and-a-half-hour weekly sessions cover all aspects of understanding and using QuickBooks Pro for your business at the beginning, intermediate and advanced level. Everyone is assigned a computer and uses the program.. LIMIT 12 STUDENTS; $50 FOR THE SERIES; PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED AND PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING BUSINESS DATA TO FIRST CLASS Instructor: Melinda Phillips | |
Cost | $50 for the series; pre-registration required; limited to 12 students | |
Other ticket Information | http://www.rencenter.org | |
Organization Description | Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center, a non-profit organization, was founded in 1985 to help socially and economically diverse Bay Area residents start and grow their own small businesses. Renaissance works with all types of businesses in all stages of development. Programs are as follows: Training, A Business Incubator, The Women's Business Center, The Bayview Business Resource Center, The Financing Resource Center and The Graduate Network. | |
Event Contact Info | Yamilet Gonzalez, yamilet@bayviewrencenter.org | |
Venue | Bayview Business Resource Center | |
Venue Address | 3801 Third Street, Ste. 240 San Francisco, CA, 94123 | |
Contact Phone | (415) 647-3728 |
Event Name | Technology Licenses -Top Negotiating Tips | |
Date | Wednesday February 21, 2007 | |
Time | 6:20PM to 8:20PM | |
City | San Jose | |
Event Type | Seminar / Workshop / Class | |
Event Area | Investment / Finance / Money | |
Hosted By | SBA*Cisco Systems*San Jose Entrepreneur Center | |
Description | It is important to understand the common business and legal issues that come up during technology licensing negotiations. An experienced attorney will discuss these issues and a top ten list of negotiating tips to help you close your technology transaction with fewer headaches. Tips will be presented from the perspective of both the buyer and the seller to explore what each side needs and how to reach agreement on key issues. Ideal for anyone who works in technology sales or who is planning to license business-critical technology. This class does not constitute legal advice. Presented by the Silicon Valley SBDC. | |
Cost | $25.00 online; $30.00 at the door. | |
Ticket URL | http://www.acteva.com/go/svsbdcdafh | |
Other ticket Information | http://www.siliconvalley-sbdc.org | |
Organization Description | The SBA*Cisco Systems*San Jose Entrepreneur Center is a unique partnership between the U.S. Small Business Administration, Cisco Systems and the City of San Jose to provide entrepreneurs with all of the resources they need to be successful in their business endeavors including counseling, training, financing and technology. Please visit us at www.ecenteronline.org. | |
Event Contact Info | Client Services Coordinator, clientservices@siliconvalley-sbdc.org | |
Venue | San Jose Entreprenuer Center | |
Venue Address | 84 W. Santa Clara Street, Suite 100 San Jose, CA, 95113 | |
Contact Phone | 408-494-0240 | |
Venue Directions | http://www.ecenteronline.org/contact.htm |
Event Name | IMA-SV: Tax Changes and Tax Planning | |
Date | Wednesday February 21, 2007 | |
Time | 6:30PM to 8:30PM | |
City | Santa Clara | |
Event Type | Speaker / Panel / Round Table | |
Event Area | Investment / Finance / Money | |
Hosted By | Institute of Management Accountants | |
Description | Technical Meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM unless otherwise noted. The Institute of Management Accountants is the leading professional organization devoted exclusively to management accounting and financial management members. The IMA provides members with personal and professional development opportunities through education, association with business professionals and certification in management accounting skills. The organization is recognized universally by the financial community as a respected institution influencing the concepts and ethical practices of management accounting. Members in the IMA range from management accountants and financial managers just beginning their careers to presidents and chief financial officers of major corporations. Members also include certified public accountants, educators, students and many involved with federal, state and local governments | |
Cost | none specified | |
Other ticket Information | http://www.siliconvalley.imanet.org/index.htm l | |
Organization Description | IMA is a non-profit international organization for accounting and financial professionals. An organization to assist your career advancement by providing the bridge to our changing world with the following tools: *Professional Information *Training & Education = Professional Development *CMA & CFM: Certification to enhance Professional Development *A Worldwide Resource | |
Event Contact Info | Mike Van Roy, m.vanroy@att.net | |
Venue | Embassy Suites | |
Venue Address | 2885 Lakeside Drive Santa Clara, CA, 95054 | |
Contact Phone | (650) 320-2918 |