* Creating a strong local economy

* Promoting the community

* Providing networking opportunities 

* Representing the interests of business with government

CHAMBER NOTES

July 17, 2007

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

MEMBER NOTES:

CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP SURVEY: The Chamber is working on a Strategic Plan and needs the input of the members to determine how to best meet member needs, improve existing member benefits and move forward in serving the business community. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey at the URL address below. While it may take a few minutes, your input will be very important to the Strategic Planning process. Those members who complete the survey and provide their contact information will be entered into a drawing, and one lucky person will win a Great Balls of Fire raffle ticket (a value of $100) for the Chamber’s annual fundraiser and Business After Hours event on Thursday, September 20, 2007, at the Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds.  

http://www.zoomerang.com/recipient/survey-intro.zgi?p=WEB226PJ45ZU7W

CHAMBER TOURISM WEB SITE:

We would like to remind our members that there is a new tourism web site at www.visityubasutter.com. It includes a calendar for tourism-related community events and activities. Several members have already used the calendar, which allows you to post your own entries.

It is a goal that the new Chamber web site calendar at www.yubasutterchamber.com will have a similar function as we further develop the site.  Please visit both new web sites.

YUBA CITY AD HOC COMMITTEE MEETINGS:

The Yuba City ad hoc committee on proposed new impact fees for construction has two meetings scheduled to discuss the topic. The meetings will be held Thursday, July 19, at 10 a.m. and Monday, July 23, at 3 p.m. at City Hall at 1201 Civic Center Blvd. in Yuba City.

LEAD YUBA-SUTTER:

Applications are now being taken for LEAD Yuba^Sutter, the Chamber’s 10-month leadership development program. Tuition is $700. Applications are available at the Chamber or online at www.yubasutterchamber.com.

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.

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:

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.

UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS:

Wednesday, July 25, 4:00 pm FIRM:  Business Connection Breakfast reservation deadline.

Friday, July 27, 7:30 am, Business Connection Breakfast:  “State of the Cities” is the July topic.  Invited speakers are Marysville Police Chief Jack Beecham, Yuba City Police Chief Richard Doscher and Yuba City Fire Chief Marc Boomgaarden.  Join us at Hillcrest Plaza Room, 210 Julie Dr, Yuba City.  $12 with reservation by Wednesday, July 25, 4 pm FIRM, $15 walk-in fee.
 

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 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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