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February is bringing fresh resources and important updates for Mountain View businesses! In this month’s Biz Buzz, you’ll find:
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🧭 Free business advising coming soon through the MV Neighborhood Small Business Center
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♻️ A quick reminder on mandatory composting and recycling requirements for businesses
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🤝 Highlights from the 2025 Human Services Division Annual Update
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💻 Upcoming SBDC Trainings
We hope these updates help you stay informed, supported, and set up for success this year.
Mountain View Neighborhood Small Business Center
On behalf of Enterprise Foundation, we're excited to invite Mountain View-based business owners, entrepreneurs, non-profits, and more, to the Mountain View (MV) Neighborhood Small Business Center (SBC) kickoff event! Join us to connect with entrepreneurs, business advisors, and community partners helping local businesses thrive.
MV Neighborhood SBC - Launch Event
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Date: February 26, 2026
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Time: 2pm to 3:30pm
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Where: Mountain View Community Center, Cedar Room (201 South Rengstorff Ave)
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Sign Up: Register to Participate (FREE!)
Supported by VTA’s Transit-Oriented Communities Program, this kickoff event introduces a new free resource for Mountain View’s small business community. You’ll learn how the program can support your business, connect with local entrepreneurs and community partners, meet the advisor team, and take part in shaping the services offered throughout 2026. It’s a great opportunity to expand your network and get plugged into a stronger, more connected business ecosystem.
ENG- MV Neighborhood SBC Kick-Off Event Flyer
SPANISH - MV Neighborhood SBC Kick-Off Event Flyer
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MV Neighborhood SBC - Community Needs Survey
Enterprise Foundation is taking responses to a Community Needs Survey to help fine tune their workshops, trainings, and advising services.
Mandatory Composting and Recycling
To ensure compliance with California state law (California Senate Bill 1383) and the City of Mountain View Municipal Code, all local businesses are required to properly sort waste and subscribe to sufficient compost, recycling, and trash services.
What You Need to Know:
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Mandatory Services: All businesses must have dedicated recycling (for cardboard, paper, and containers) and compost services (for food scraps, food-soiled paper, and plant debris) in addition to trash service.
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Required Sorting: Provide color-coded bins (blue= recycling, green= compost, grey/black= trash) for all employees and in customer disposal areas. The bins must include City-approved signage. Line compost bins with clear plastic bags or compostable bags.
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Required Training: Educate your employees on proper waste sorting at least annually. Periodically inspect bins for contamination and provide more staff training as needed.
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Cost Savings: The recycling rate is bundled with your trash payment and is therefore at no additional cost. Also, adding a compost service reduces your trash needs.
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Free Support: The City’s exclusive hauler, Recology, offers waste audits, employee training, indoor containers, and signage to support materials sorting.
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Direct Links & Contacts:
2025 Human Services Division Annual Update
The Human Services Division leads the City’s programs, services, and partnerships to meet the needs of Mountain View’s most vulnerable residents to improve the quality of life for all residents. It is a goal of the Division to continually enhance public communications regarding the City’s homeless initiatives, including the annual update that includes Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), volunteer partners, and interagency fiscal year 2024-25 data.
The 2025 Human Services Division Annual Update (formerly the Homeless Initiatives Annual Update) is available on the Human Services webpage- note the “Human Services Division Annual Update - December 2025” text.
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