* Creating a strong local economy

* Promoting the community

* Providing networking opportunities

* Representing the interests of business with government

CHAMBER NOTES

December 18, 2007

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

DID YOU KNOW......... "A donation of a prize for the annual dinner raffle will include recognition of your donation in the annual dinner program and in the February issue of Business Today distributed to 22,000 Appeal-Democrat subscribers and sent out to 900 Chamber members in the monthly mailer. Call or email Mandy Jones at 743-3497, mjones@yubasutterchamber.com if you are interested in making a donation.

MEMBER NOTES

OFFICE CLOSED FOR HOLIDAYS: The Chamber office will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, December 24 and 25. We will reopen on Wednesday, December 26. The e-newsletter will be sent out on Wednesday. HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!

Business Today sponsorship: The March Business Today sponsorship is available. The cost is $2,000 and includes the cover of Business Today, an inside page and 200 additional copies for the sponsor. In addition to distribution in the Appeal-Democrat, 900-plus copies are sent out in the Chamber’s monthly mailer. The sponsor also receives a free flyer insert into the monthly mailer for their business.

Annual dinner donations: Thank you to our generous annual dinner sponsors for this year’s three-tiered, you choose chance to win drawing. Chamber members who would like to donate an item for the drawing can contact Membership Director Mandy Jones at mjones@yubasutterchamber.com or call 743-6501. Pre-sale packages of drawing tickets valued at $60 can be reserved at the Chamber office for $40 until Monday, December 31.

This Week’s Chamber Events

Thursday, December 20, 5:30 – 7:00 PM, Chamber Member Appreciation Night: Umpqua Bank, 1221 Bridge Street, Yuba City. Hors d’oeuvres and refreshments served. This is an open house style drop-in event. No reservation is necessary. See you there!

Upcoming Chamber Events

Friday, January 4, 8:00 AM, New Member Orientation: Yuba-Sutter Chamber of Commerce Board Room, 429 10^th St, Marysville. Light refreshments served. No reservation necessary.

Friday, January 4, 11:00 AM., Ribbon Cutting: Washington Mutual, 1054 Harter Rd, Yuba City.

Other Member Community Business Events

Thursday, January 10, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Employment Training Panel Funding Workshop: Free money is available to train and/or re-train current employees for the skills you need. Find out how you can access EPT funding and partner with the Sutter County One Stop. Featured speaker is Barry Worthington, ETP Representative. Lunch provided. For more information or to register, contact Linda Baker at 822-5120 ext 3026 or Heather Helmer at 822-5120 ext 3015. Sutter County One Stop, 256 Wilbur Ave, Yuba City.

Next Issue of Business Today

Monday, December 31, 2007, Sponsor: Affordable Office Furniture & Supplies

“On Business” airs, Channel 19: Wednesday, December 26^th, 7:30 p.m. AND Friday, December 28^th, 8:00 p.m. Watch for a fun new “game show” format for the Chamber’s television program, coming soon!

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