The Annual Commute Survey takes place October 6th thru the 17th for the members of the Moffett Park Business Group. Member companies will have access to an on-line survey that looks at the travel habits and behaviors of their employees. Many companies use this survey to gauge their employees commute patterns and to evaluate the success of [...]
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) will be shutting down two light rail stations and the segment of track in between in Sunnyvale to help speed up construction of the Santa Clara Pocket Track, an extra track that will hold the trains needed to meet the anticipated increases in ridership resulting from Levi’s Stadium [...]
Moffett Park Business Group is a partner with Joint Venture’s SEEDZ projects. Joint Venture’s ”Smart Energy Enterprise Development Zone” (SEEDZ) initiative unites local energy customers, solution providers, municipalities, institutions and utility interests in building the smart energy network of the future – characterized by the highest levels of power reliability, quality, affordability and sustainability. The various projects [...]
As the new year progresses into spring two events rise on the horizon for the numerous companies in the area. Earth Day, April 22, 2013, provides an opportunity for a company to educate their employees on the sustainable behaviors practiced within their organization and in their private lives. MPBG encourages its members to promote alternate [...]
The 9th Annual Tour de Moffett Park was a great success! Over 200 bicyclists, of all levels from member companies, participated in this fun ride around the Moffett Park and Baylands area. After the ride, bicyclists enjoyed a wonderful sack lunch provided by NetApp, JSR Micro, and Lockheed Martin. To top that, a raffle awarded [...]
Take a break from your desk July 20th. Join the Moffett Park Business Group and NetApp for the 8th Annual Tour de Moffett Park! This fun ride accommodates all levels of bicyclist with two open routes. After the ride, enjoy a lunch compliments of NetApp and visit with the vendors that will be on-site to [...]
The utility is replacing portions of its large transmission gas pipelines as part of its extensive, multiyear program to improve the safety of its natural gas system. PG&E is installing a 24 inch gas transmission line which requires heavy equipment. Following installation, a hydrostatic pressure test will be performed. Due to the size of the [...]
Is your company interested in learning and implementing the best green practices? Are you interested in attaining green business certification? This workshop is tailor made for you! The Bay Area Air Quality Management District’s Santa Clara County, Tri Valley and San Mateo County Air Quality Resource Teams are partnering with the Santa Clara County [...]
Moffett Park Business Group, and other Silicon Valley businesses, signed a memorandum of understanding with Joint Venture to explore a microgrid project in the Moffett Park Area. The objective is to create a reliable and responsive energy network using smart and clean technologies. A steering committee includes the U.S. Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, [...]
Caltrain is facing a severe fiscal crisis next year. Although it is one of the highest performing Bay Area transit agencies, is the only agency that lacks dedicated funding. Caltrain is important for our quality of life, commute alternatives, and economic vitality. We need to save Caltrain. Friends of Caltrain is bringing together riders, residents, [...]