September 11, 2007
A weekly summary of events, activities and information of interest to members of the Yuba-Sutter Chamber of Commerce.
MEMBER NOTES:
GBOF DOUBLES PRIZES: Through the generosity of our members, basket donations for the upcoming Great Balls of Fire allow us to double your chances of winning at this fun annual event on Thursday, September 20, at 5:30 p.m. at the Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds. This year, one in every five tickets drawn will win a basket compared to one in every 10 tickets in past years. Additionally, every 25th number drawn wins a cash prize, making your chances better than 1 out of 5 to win. This being a traditional Business After Hours Event, admission is free, food is free, even the fun is free. Only catch is you need to buy a ticket to be eligible to win prizes. With the grand prize based on tickets sold, the GBOF Committee believes the Grand Prize will be worth at least $4,000. Tickets, at a cost of $100, are available at the Chamber office, through Board members and Ambassadors. The names of people who buy tickets by Friday, September 14, will be listed in the program as event supporters.
CYBER COMMAND LUNCHEON: The Beale Military Liaison Committee and the Beale Enhancement Team are inviting Chamber members to a luncheon reception for Lt. General Robert J. Elder Jr., Commander 8th Air Force, at 12:30 p.m. Friday, September 21, at Peach Tree Golf & Country Club. Brigadier General H.D. Polumbo Jr. will also speak. Seating is limited. Call 751-8555 or e-mail bstranix@ysedc.org to reserve a space. The cost is $25 for BMLC members and $27 for non-members. Payments should be made to Beale Military Liaison Committee, P.O. Box 1808, Yuba City.
General Elder, commander of the Cyber Command Program will be presenting background regarding Cyber Command, a new mission announced by Air Force Secretary Michael Wynne and currently headquartered at Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana.
The committee and enhancement team are working to convince officials to locate the new command at Beale Air Force Base with the potential to add hundreds of jobs to the local economy. See their web site at www.teambeale.com.
PUBLICITY DEADLINE - SHOP LOCAL FESTIVAL: We now have more than 45 vendors signed up for the Shop Local Festival on Saturday, October 13. Monday, September 17, at 4 p.m. is the deadline to be listed in Business Today as a vendor at the festival. Business Today, circulates to 23,000 people and is mailed to 1,000 Chamber members. The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at a cost of $50 for non-food vendors; $75 for food vendors. One-day event insurance is needed. Call 743-6501 to make your reservation. 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.
THIS WEEKS CHAMBER EVENTS:
Wednesday, September 12, 7:30 a.m., Rise & Shine: Join the Le Tip of Yuba-Sutter members at the Hillcrest Plaza Room, 210 Julie Drive in Yuba City for breakfast and networking. Don’t forget to bring your business cards!
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:
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.
Friday, October 12, 9 a.m. to Noon. Lender Flood: A presentation of The National Flood Insurance Program, at the Veterans Building, 1445 Veterans Memorial Circle, Yuba City. Instructor, George Blaufuss III. Space is limited. Check in at 8:30 a.m. The program includes general information, legislation history, updates, Flood Insurance Rate Maps, Grandfathering and Modernization, definitions, general rules, policy coverage and claims and where to get more information. For reservations, call Nadine Mills at 822-7327 or e-mail nmills@co.sutter.ca.us.
NEXT ISSUE OF BUSINESS TODAY:
Monday, September 24, 2007, Sponsor: Yuba-Sutter Disposal, Inc
“On Business” airs, Channel 19:
Wednesday, September 26, 7:30 p.m. AND Friday, September 28, 8:00 p.m.
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