* Creating a strong local economy

* Promoting the community

* Providing networking opportunities 

* Representing the interests of business with government

Chamber Notes

November 13, 2007

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

DID YOU KNOW.........  The Chamber offers display space for member business cards and recently acquired additional display space for brochures and flyers. This would be a perfect time to bring in your holiday-related promotional materials and restaurant menus. Our thanks to Affordable Office Furniture for their donation.

MEMBER NOTES

VISION AWARDS: It’s time to nominate a business for a Chamber Vision Award. Nominations are also being accepted for the prestigious Athena Award.  Members are recognized in the areas of Business of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Non-Profit Humanitarian of the Year and Civic Organization of the Year and Civic Leader of the year. The nomination forms are online at www.yubasutterchamber.com and in the office at 429 10^th St. in Marysville.  Deadline to submit a nomination is Monday, November 26 by 5:00 pm.

LABOR LAW COMPLIANCE POSTERS: The Chamber is again offering Labor Law Compliance materials for sale to meet mandated state and federal laws requiring businesses to post labor law information. The Chamber’s 2008 California and Federal Employment Poster costs $23 and includes all 16 required notices on one 28X53 inch non-laminated poster. A laminated poster costs $39. Posters are available in English or in Spanish.

In addition, you may also order HR Handbooks ($40 each) the California Labor Law Digest ($149.00) and Employee Handbook Software for California Employers ($99) to create and update employee handbooks.

A flyer with the order form has been sent to every Chamber member in the monthly mailer.  It is also available online at www.yubasutterchamber.com.

This Week’s Chamber Events

Thursday, November 15, 5:30 p.m., Business After Hours:  Frank M. Booth Inc, 222 3^rd St, Marysville.

Friday, November 16, 7:30 a.m., Business Connection Breakfast @ Beale AFB:  Participants riding the bus out to Beale will need to check-in at the Feather River Center, 1600 Lindhurst Blvd in Marysville at 6:45 a.m.  Bus will leave at 7:00 a.m.  Reservations for this breakfast are closed.  No walk-ins or door pay accepted.

Upcoming Chamber Events

Wednesday, November 28, 5:30 p.m., Ribbon Cutting:  Sandra Carlos Accountancy Corp, 844 Richland Rd, Suite A, Yuba City.

Thursday, November 29, 5:30 p.m., Fall Mixer:  Tri-L Mandarin Ranch, 78 Circle View Dr, Oroville.

Other Member Community Business Events

Wednesday, December 5, 9:00 am – 12 pm, Responding to RFPs (Request for Proposal).  Presented by The Federal Technology Center and held at the Yuba Community College District Small Business Development Center, 1227 Bridge St, Ste C, Yuba City.  This class will cover How to locate government RFPs, how to review RFPs and decide whether or not to develop a proposal, key elements of proposal formats, developing a “requirements matrix”, how to develop a proposal team, how to coordinate subcontractor proposals, define the scope of work, finalize the proposal, prepare for negotiation and how to get valuable feedback after the contract has been awarded.  There is no cost to attend but registration is required.  Register online at www.TheFTC.org or call 866-382-7822.

Next Issue of Business Today

Monday, November 26, 2007, Sponsor:  Yuba Sutter Mall

“On Business” airs, Channel 19:

Wednesday, November 28^th, 7:30 p.m. AND Friday, November 30^th, 8:00 p.m.

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