* Creating a strong local economy

* Promoting the community

* Providing networking opportunities 

* Representing the interests of business with government

CHAMBER NOTES

December 26, 2007

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

DID YOU KNOW.........  "Monday, December 31, is the deadline to purchase a reduced cost package of raffle tickets for prizes at the annual dinner. A package of raffle tickets worth $60 costs only $40 through Monday. Call the Chamber offices to reserve your tickets. We will hold your tickets for you until the annual dinner on Saturday, January 12, 2008.

MEMBER NOTES

OFFICE CLOSED FOR NEW YEARS DAY: The Chamber office will be closed on Tuesday, January 1, 2008, for New Year's Day and will re-open with regular hours on January 2, 2008. The office will be open on Monday, December 31.

Annual Dinner reservations: The deadline for reservations for the annual dinner is Friday, January 4, at 4 p.m. Please make your reservations and kick off the Chamber new year at this gala awards event. The cost is $40 per person. Call 743-6501 for a reservation.

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

No Chamber events are planned this week.

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!

If you are reading this copy on our website and would like to begin receiving it via e-mail, e-mail chamber@yschamber.com with your request.

www.calchamber.com  That's all you need to know to keep up with the daily events going on in the state business economy. The web site offers daily headlines of ongoing action and legislation and an easy, quick way to keep informed of business happenings.