* Creating a strong local economy

* Promoting the community

* Providing networking opportunities

* Representing the interests of business with government

CHAMBER NOTES

December 31, 2007

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

DID YOU KNOW......... "Recognizing that costs seem to be ever rising for businesses, the Chamber will not raise its prices for products and services in 2008 and will hold the dues increase to 2 percent.

MEMBER NOTES

HAPPY NEW YEAR YUBA-SUTTER!!!

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 deadlines: Several deadlines occur on Friday for the Annual Dinner on Saturday, January 12, 2008.

The deadline for reservations for the annual dinner is Friday, January 4, at 4 p.m. The cost is $40 per person. Call 743-6501 for a reservation.

The deadline to get a sponsor table and be featured in the annual dinner program is also Friday.

Businesses donating to the raffle are asked to bring their donations to the Chamber office by Friday.

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.

This Week's 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.

Upcoming Chamber Events

Tuesday, January 8, 5:30 p.m., Ribbon Cutting: St. Isidore Catholic School, 200 Clark Avenue, Yuba City.

Thursday, January 10, 5:30 p.m., Ribbon Cutting: Bank of Feather River, 1227 Bridge Street, Ste. D., Yuba City.

Saturday, January 12, 5:30 p.m. Annual Awards & Installation Dinner, Walnut Avenue Community Center, Walnut Avenue, Yuba City. Call 743-6501 for reservations no later than this Friday, January 4.

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, January 28, 2007, Sponsor: Yuba Highlands

"The Chamber Challenge" airs, Channel 19: Wednesday, January 30th, 7:30 p.m. AND Friday, February 1st, 8:00 p.m. Watch "The Chamber Challenge," a fun new "game show" format featuring community leaders playing for a $500 prize to the charity of their choice. !

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