August 28, 2007
A weekly summary of events, activities and information of interest to members of the Yuba-Sutter Chamber of Commerce.
MEMBER NOTES:
ANNUAL DINNER BIDS: Annual Dinner bid letters have been sent out to member caterers interested in providing a sit-down dinner for 450 guests on Saturday, January 12, 2008, at the Walnut Avenue Center off Highway 99 in Yuba City.
The dinner’s theme this year is “Celebrating Our History” and coincides with Marysville’s birthday celebration in January and Yuba City’s 100-year anniversary events planned throughout 2008. Caterers who would like to bid on the dinner who have not received a bid letter should contact the Chamber at 743-6501. The deadline is Friday, September 7, 2007.
SHOP LOCAL FESTIVAL: Space is filling up fast for the Shop Local Festival so make sure to get your reservation in to the Chamber at 743-6501. We have a goal to have 60 vendors for the event. The fun, festive event, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, October 13, 2007, features entertainment, a Kids Zone and barbecue. The cost is $50 for non-food vendors; $75 for food vendors. One-day event insurance is needed. Thank you to our Title sponsor Yuba City Toyota, Lincoln, Mercury; Platinum sponsors Comcast and Sutter Yuba Association of Realtors and Gold sponsor Gold Country Bank, NA.
2008 CHAMBER VISITORS GUIDE: Advertising opportunities are now available for the Chamber’s 2008 Visitors Guide – Explore Yuba-Sutter - the area’s premiere guide to the Yuba-Sutter community. 15,000 copies will be printed and distributed throughout the region and sent in relocation and visitors packets. For more information, call the Appeal-Democrat 741-2345 or talk to your advertising representative at the newspaper. The Appeal-Democrat and ad-agency are partnering with the Chamber to produce the Visitors Guide.
THIS WEEK’S CHAMBER EVENTS:
Thursday, August 30, 5:30 pm, Ribbon Cutting: Pockets – A Hip Kids Boutique,
667-A Plumas St, Yuba City.
UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS:
Thursday, September 20, GREAT BALLS OF FIRE: Our annual Business After Hours and fundraiser, this event features area caterers and a mega reverse raffle with a chance to win fun prizes. This year’s caterers include Brisas de Cancun, Kaffe T Latte, Ludy’s Barbecue, Dancing Tomato, Aroma Catering, Hillcrest Catering/The Plaza Room, Jeanne’s Catering and Sopa Thai. Thanks to our sponsors Sutter Yuba Association of Realtors, the UPS Store/Cartridge World, Yuba-Sutter Disposal, Inc., Umpqua Bank, U.S. Bank, Butte Community Bank, Gold Country Bank, Sutter Bank of Commerce, Brisas de Cancun and Sutter Community Bank.
If you would like to donate a basket for Great Balls Of Fire, 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.
OTHER MEMBER COMMUNITY BUSINESS EVENTS:
Tuesday, September 11th, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Identity Theft Luncheon Seminar: Is your business protected from the next big breach and are you ensuring your employees and customers are protected. "How Identity Theft Can Affect You and Your Business." Just released from our International Conference, find out the latest legislation that impacts your business and how you need to be in compliance. Learn the latest trends and scams to be on the look out for and how you can protect your business, your family and yourself. 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 responde by Sept. 7th. RSVP to Heather DeRosa at 530-329-2868 or empoweringfuture@yahoo.com. $15 per person at the door, cash only, with no RSVP.
Wednesday, September 12, 2-4 pm, Yuba-Sutter Downtown Investment Symposium: Yuba County Government Center, 915 8th St, in the Board Chamber Room) Marysville. “Downtown in 5 Years” presented by Don Covey, Yuba City DBA President, City of Marysville representatives, Tim Raney, Wheatland Community Development Director and Tom Lando, Live Oak City Manager. Downtown vacancy and rent rates and investment opportunities presented by Dan Flores of Coldwell Banker Commercial. How to attract downtown investment and new businesses presented by Downtown Revitalization expert, Stan Houston. Space is limited. RSVP to Crystal Martin at crystal@smartyubasutter.com. Sponsored by the Yuba County Marketing Committee, Fremont-Rideout Health Group, Smart Marketing & Printing and Butte Community Bank.
Friday, September 21, 8 am – noon, Sexual Harassment Prevention Training: Do you know what Sexual Harassment really is? Are you in compliance? New guidelines are out and California law (AB1825) requires all organizations with 50 or more employees to provide 2 hours of prevention training every other year to managers and supervisors. Invited speaker Frank Sanderson, California Regional Manager of the Timber Operators Council has over 30 years experience in Risk Management, Human Resources and Industrial Relations. He has conducted nearly 200 classes for over 3,500 managers, supervisors and leads. Certificates of completion will be provided to all participants. Presented by the Yuba-Sutter-Colusa Employer Advisory Council. Join us at the Hillcrest Plaza Room, (backside of Hillcrest Plaza off of Clark), Yuba City. Please call Cheryl Peacock at 671-3950 for registration and walk-ins will be welcome. All Yuba-Sutter Chamber members are members of the Employer Advisory Council. EAC/Chamber Members $45, non-member $55, multiple attendees from same business are $5 off.
NEXT ISSUE OF BUSINESS TODAY:
Monday, September 24, 2007, Sponsor: Yuba-Sutter Disposal, Inc
“On Business” airs, Channel 19: Wednesday, August 29, 7:30 p.m. AND Friday, August 31, 8:00 p.m.
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