Business organizations

California Avenue Area Development Association (CAADA)
P.O. Box 60826, Palo Alto. This nonprofit association, founded in 1957, represents member merchants, professionals and landlords who conduct their business within the California Avenue business district.
E-mail: rdevincenzi@akrealty.com.
Meeting time: Second Wed of every other month at 9 a.m. at Keeble and Shuchat, 290 California Ave., Palo Alto.
Call Ronna Devincenzi, volunteer president, at 650-688-6295.

Chamber of Commerce Mountain View
580 Castro St., Mtn. View. A nonprofit organization, the Chamber serves as the voice of local businesses and industry and is funded by its membership of more than 500 businesses and organizations.
E-mail: info@chambermv.org; feedback@chambermv.org .
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Call 650-968-8378; fax 650-968-5668.

Menlo Park Chamber of Commerce
1100 Merrill St., Menlo Park. Provides programs and services to large and small businesses, community information and business referrals. Networking opportunities include committees, mixers and other events. Sponsors free business counseling by appointment with a SCORE and U.S. Small Business representative. Business start-up kits, relocation packets and a business/community directory are available. Sponsors annual Connoisseurs' Marketplace festival in downtown Menlo Park in July and community block parties in June and August.
E-mail: info@menloparkchamber.com.
Hours: Mon-Thu 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Fri 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. or by appointment.
Call 650-325-2818; 650-325-0920 fax.

Mountain View Central Business Association (CBA)
257 Castro St., Ste. 211, Mtn. View. Nonprofit organization of local merchants and businesses dedicated to promoting economic growth through participation in and sponsorship of community activities, fundraisers and numerous events, such as the A La Carte and Art festival, Thursday Night Live, Guess the Weight and Holiday Open House. The nonprofit strives to build cooperative relationships among downtown businesses, community groups, neighborhood associations and local government.
E-mail: info@mountainviewdowntown.com.
Call 650-964-3395.

Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce
122 Hamilton Ave. , Palo Alto. The 700-member nonprofit organization provides services to businesses, sponsors programs and events and advocates onbehalf of its membership. The chamber refers member businesses and providesa variety of information including relocation packages, membership directories and maps. Membership fees are based on number of full-time employees. The Chamber also functions as the tourist bureau for Palo Alto.
E-mail: info@paloaltochamber.com.
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Call 650-324-3121.

Santa Clara County Association of Realtors
1651 N. 1st St., San Jose. With more than 10,000 members in Santa Clara County, SCCAOR sponsors seminars and an annual convention and trade show.
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Call 408-445-8500; fax 408-493-4466.

Silicon Valley Association of Realtors (SILVAR)
19400 Stevens Creek Blvd., Ste. 100, Cupertino. The trade association for the real-estate industry in Silicon Valley, providing professional standards and educational services, protecting property rights and promoting home ownership. SILVAR represents more than 4,000 members in five local districts.
Hours: Mon-Fri 8 a.m. -5 p.m.
Call 408-200-0100, fax 408-200-0101.

Software Development Forum
111 W. St. John St., Ste. 200, San Jose. SDForum is a Silicon Valley nonprofit organization providing an unbiased source of information and insight to the technology community.
E-mail: info@sdforum.org.
Call 408-414-5950.

Women in Business
Mtn. View. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce Mountain View, WIB provides educational networking opportunities as well as business and professional development for women, including lunch. $28 for Chamber members; $33 for nonmembers. Men welcome.
E-mail: jmarch@chambermv.org.
Meeting time: Second Tue of each month.
Call Jacqui Marchessini at 650-968-8378.