July 24, 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: Please help us put together a Strategic Plan for the Chamber. We need your input. Please take our survey at:
http://www.zoomerang.com/recipient/survey-intro.zgi?p=WEB226PJ45ZU7W
Those members who complete the survey and provide their contact information will be entered into a drawing, and one 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.
NEW FARM TRAILS MAP:
The last of the Chamber’s four new tourism products is done – a map of 30 places to buy strawberries, fruits, nuts and vegetables from single fields to full produce stands and the growers store. This brochure compliments the tourism web site at www.visityubasutter.com and the other tourism items, including a map, historical landmarks and sites and a walking tour of Marysville.
LEAD YUBA-SUTTER:
Applications are now being taken for LEAD Yuba^Sutter, the Chamber’s 10-month leadership development program. Tuition is $700. Applications must be received by Monday, August 20th, with a $25 non-refundable application fee. 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 up to $5,000.
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.
WEBSITE ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
With the launching of the Chamber’s new website, new advertising opportunities are now available. To find out more about it, contact Mandy Jones, 530-743-3497.
THIS WEEK’S 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:
Tuesday, August 7, 9 – 10:30 am, “Senior Scam – Don’t Be a Victim”. Join us for this informative forum on protecting yourself against senior scammers. Invited guests include Sutter and Yuba County D.A.’s Carl Adams and Patrick McGrath and FBI Special Agent Jos Van Hout. Forum presented by Congressman Wally Herger and will be held at the Yuba County One Stop, 1114 Yuba St, Marysville. For questions or further information, please call Congressman Hergers’ representative Carol Barsotti at 530-893-8363.
Tuesday, August 7, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Identity Theft Luncheon Seminar: "How Identity Theft Can Affect You and Your Business." Special guest speaker: Executive Director - Jennifer Beninger, CITRMS. Ms. Beninger will be coming all the way from the South Bay to present this important seminar. As a Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist by the Federal Government, she will have the latest trends and scams to be on the look out for and how you can protect your business and family. 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 August 3rd. RSVP to Heather DeRosa at 530-329-2868 or empoweringfuture@yahoo.com. $15 per person at the door, cash only.
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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