CHAMBER NOTES

July 10, 2007

A weekly summary of events, activities and information of interest to members of the Yuba-Sutter Chamber of Commerce.

MEMBER NOTES:

CHAMBER WEB SITE: The Chamber has redesigned the Chamber web site at www.yubasutterchamber.com to more quickly and proactively respond to member needs. The site continues to feature all of the elements of the old Chamber web site, including the popular Membership Directory, M2M Discounts and a full calendar showing the variety of Chamber and business events. The new site will allow for updating of the directory at the start of every week to make sure new members and updated information are handled promptly. For comments/questions, please e-mail chamber@yubasutterchamber.com. The new software is also allowing the staff to redesign the format of the weekly e-newsletter so it is easier to read and navigate.

GREAT BALLS OF FIRE: Tickets are now on sale for Great Balls of Fire on Thursday, September 20, 2007. Tickets are  $100 and offer a chance to win numerous raffle prizes and a top prize valued at least at $3,000. We will have heavy hors d’oeuvres featuring our Chamber caterers and restaurants showing off their best work. This is our September  Business After Hours so there is no cost to attend but you must purchase a ticket to win the prizes.

Chamber members are also invited to donate baskets valued at $100 or more, for the event; a mega reverse raffle where losing is winning!  If you are interested in participating, please contact Membership Director Mandy Jones at 743-3497 or mjones@yubasutterchamber.com.  All donations receive recognition at the event, in the GBOF program and in Business Today.

THIS WEEK’S CHAMBER EVENTS:

Wednesday, July 11, 7:30 am, Rise & Shine!:  Hudspeth Corporation,

990 Klamath Lane, Ste 4, Yuba City.

Friday, July 13, 8:00 am, New Member Orientation:  Yuba-Sutter Chamber of Commerce, Annex, 429 10^th St, Marysville.  Join us for light refreshments and have your membership questions answered!

Saturday, July 14, 11:30 am, Ribbon Cutting: Zia Frans’ Authentic Italian Restaurant,

301 C St, Marysville.

UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS:

Tuesday, July 17, 5:30 pm, Ribbon Cutting:  La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill of Marysville,

900 B St, Ste A, Marysville.

Thursday, July 19, 5:30 pm, Business After Hours:  Express Personnel Services,

870 W. Onstott Rd, Ste E, Yuba City.

OTHER COMMUNITY TRAINING & SEMINARS:

Wednesday, July 11, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Identity Theft Luncheon Seminar:  “How Identity Theft Can Affect You and Your Business.” Just returning from the latest training on Identity Theft, Ms. DeRosa has the latest information to protect yourself and your business. Catch her before she goes on maternity leave! Registration and networking begins at 11:30 a.m., presentation and lunch from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m.  Ruthy's Restaurant, 229 Clark Ave, Yuba City.  Complimentary lunch to RSVP’s who respond by July 6th.  RSVP to Heather DeRosa at 530-329-2868 or empoweringfuture@yahoo.com.  $15 per person at the door, cash only.

OTHER COMMUNITY BUSINESS EVENTS:

Thursday, August 16, 9 am – 1 pm, Non-traditional Career Awareness Day for Women sponsored by the Yuba County One Stop Center.  Women only are invited to meet with Program Representatives for the latest information on Apprenticeship Programs and High Wage Career Opportunities.  The event is free, but space is limited. Call 749-4850 with your reservation.  Free continental breakfast.  Elks Lodge,

920 D St, Marysville.     

Monday, August 20 (the first day of the fall semester) to Thursday, August 23, 10 am – 1 pm, Yuba College Vendor Fair: Vendors are invited to set up tables on campus to demonstrate and promote their product or service.  On the average, there are approximately 3,000 – 5,000 students a day that come to Yuba College for classes.  If you are interested in participating, please contact the Campus Life office at 741-6992 to obtain an application.  Deadline to apply is August 10.  There is no charge to participate.

NEXT ISSUE OF BUSINESS TODAY:

Monday, July 30, 2007, Sponsor:  Sutter Yuba Association of Realtors

“On Business” airs, Channel 19:  Wednesday, August 1, 7:30 p.m. AND Friday, August 3, 4:30 p.m.

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