October 23, 2007
A weekly summary of events, activities and information of interest to members of the Yuba-Sutter Chamber of Commerce.
Member Notes
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE SURVEY: The Government Affairs Committee is asking members to take a short survey to gauge your opinions on what issues the Chamber should target for political advocacy. The survey is at:
http://www.zoomerang.com/survey.zgi?p=WEB22723TSG2YU
CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE SPONSORSHIPS: The Chamber is working on the 2008 Chairman’s Circle recognizing Chamber members that make a financial commitment to the Chamber for 2008. Sponsorships start at $2,500 and are determined based on a menu-style list of Chamber sponsorships and products in which a member plans to participate throughout the year. The sponsorship includes the dues of the organization and substantial publicity through Chamber events and products. For more information on the Chairman’s Circle contact Executive Director/CEO Laura Nicholson at 743-6501 or at lnicholson@yubasutterchamber.com. The deadline for sponsorships is December 1, 2007.
VISITORS GUIDE ADVERTISING DEADLINE: Thursday, November 1, is the deadline to advertise in the Chamber’s Visitors Guide being produced in partnership with the Appeal-Democrat and a-d agency. We print 15,000 copies annually, which are distributed to more than 230 businesses, tourism locations, recruiters and at community events. For more information, call the Appeal-Democrat at 741-2345 and ask about Explore Yuba Sutter.
RESTAURANT BID: The Chamber is accepting bids from member restaurants to host the annual Ambassador Christmas Party on Monday, December 17, 2007. The Chamber is requesting bids for a casual sit-down or buffet-style dinner for 25-30 people. Please submit your proposal to Membership Director Mandy Jones at mjones@yubasutterchamber.com.
This Week’s Chamber Events
Tuesday, October 23, 5:00 p.m., Ribbon Cutting: E Center Headstart, 2230 Ramirez, Marysville.
Friday, October 26, 7:30 a.m., Business Connection Breakfast: “Agriculture” is October’s topic and will be held at the Sunsweet Growers board room, 901 N. Walton, Yuba City. $12 with your reservation by Wednesday, October 24th at 4:00 p.m., $15 after.
Friday, October 26, 5:30 p.m., Autumn Mixer: Feather Falls Casino and the Yuba-Sutter Chamber of Commerce have partnered up to bring you this fun-filled evening of entertainment, appetizers and prizes! With your reservation comes preferred balcony seating for the Tainted Love concert at 8PM and a standard room rate at The Lodge for only $59! (regularly $119). For your reservation, make sure you mention the Yuba-Sutter Chamber of Commerce to receive the discounted room rate, and call (530) 533-3885 ext 150 or (530) 534-4051.
Upcoming Chamber Events
Thursday, November 1, 5:30 p.m., Ribbon Cutting: Close Lumber, 3051 Industrial Dr, Yuba City.
Tuesday, November 6, 5:30 p.m., Ribbon Cutting: California Tribal TANF Partnership, 673 Shasta, Yuba City.
Thursday, November 8, 5:30 p.m., Ribbon Cutting: Jiffy Lube, 1331 Bridge St, Yuba City.
Other Member Community Business Events
Saturday, October 27, 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Hands of Hope: Resources for Homeless Families is collecting new or like-new bedding, towels and kitchenware for 25 homeless families who will be housed over the winter in vacant migrant worker apartments as part of the Appeal-Democrat hosted Make a Difference Day project. This is but one of many Make a Difference Day projects which are part of this year’s Harvest Festival on Plumas Street.in Yuba City. Needed items are on their website in the October 2007 newsletter at www.ychandsofhope.org.
Tuesday, November 6th, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Identity Theft Luncheon Seminar: CourtTV is showing an educational series featuring our company, Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc, called "Justice For All: Accessing the Promise" on the last Saturday of each month through the end of the year. Next feature episode to air October 27th at 8:00 am for satellite customers and 11:00 am for cable. Watch this episode and attend the seminar and learn how we can help you and your business! 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 Nov. 2nd. RSVP to Heather DeRosa at 530-329-2868 or empoweringfuture@yahoo.com.
Next Issue of Business Today
Monday, October 29, 2007, Sponsor: Sutter Pointe/Lennar Communities
“On Business” airs, Channel 19:
Wednesday, October 31, 7:30 p.m. AND Friday, November 2, 8:00 p.m.
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