* Creating a strong local economy

* Promoting the community

* Providing networking opportunities 

* Representing the interests of business with government

CHAMBER NOTES

January 15, 2008

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

DID YOU KNOW.........  "With rising costs, the Chamber Board of Directors agreed to hold 2008 costs for events and programs at 2007 rates and raised dues only 2 percent."

MEMBER NOTES

CHAMBER OFFICE CLOSED: The Chamber will be closed on Monday, January 21, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The office will re-open on Tuesday with regular business hours.

DINNER THANKS: The Chamber would like to thank all of the people who attended Saturday's Annual Dinner and the sponsors and donors who made it all happen. Mandy Jones and Laura Nicholson take responsibility and apologize for any inconvenience caused by the high temperature in the room. The event in previous years has been at the fairgrounds (notoriously cold) and they made a decision to turn up the heat to make sure the room was nice and warm upon your arrival.

MAKE-UP ORIENTATION: The recent bad weather made it difficult for members to attend the Member Orientation on Friday, January 4. Another orientation will be held Friday, January 18, at 8 a.m. at the Chamber annex. There is no cost to attend and reservations are not required.

LABOR LAW POSTERS: The Chamber will continue to take Labor Law posters to help businesses make sure they meet the state and federally mandated requirements. Call the Chamber office at 743-6501 for an order form.

FAMILY FRIENDLY WORKPLACE AWARDS: The Appeal-Democrat, Child Care Planning Council of Yuba and Sutter Counties and the Yuba-Sutter Chamber of Commerce, have teamed up to offer the 1^st Family Friendly Workplace Awards. The award recognizes employers that offer family friendly programs and benefits in their workplace. Any business is eligible. Nomination forms are due by February 15. They can be downloaded at the Childcare Planning Council and Appeal-Democrat web sites. Submit nominations to the council at 1010 I Street in Marysville. Call 749-3726, ext. 106, for more information.

STORM DAMAGE REPORTING. Yuba City and Yuba County officials are collecting information on storm damage from the January 4, 2008, storm. The information will be useful in determining if State or Federal aid may be available at a later date.  Residents or businesses submitting information should provide their:

• Name
• Phone number and/or email address
• Address of location at which damage is being reported
• A brief description of the damage that occurred and estimated cost to repair or replace the damaged property.

The City of Yuba City has posted an online form at www.yubacity.net. For individuals who do not have Internet access and would like to report storm related damage, please contact Paul Klein, Yuba City Chief Building Official at (530) 822-4763. 

In Yuba County call 749-7700 for further assistance or go to the county web site at www.yuba.org.

This Week's Chamber Events

Thursday, January 17, 5:30 p.m., Business After Hours:  Hi-Tech Electric, 545 Garden Hwy, Ste A, Yuba City.

Friday, January 18, 8:00 a.m., Chamber Member Orientation:  Yuba-Sutter Chamber of Commerce, 429 10^th St, Marysville.

Upcoming Chamber Events

Tuesday, January 22, 5:30 p.m., Ribbon Cutting:  Golf Etc, 1199 Butte House Rd Ste A, Yuba City.

Thursday, January 24, 5:30 p.m., Ribbon Cutting:  Ginno's Appliance Factory Outlet, 1697 Sierra Ave, Yuba City.

Friday, January 25, 7:30 a.m., Business Connection Breakfast:  "Birthdays: Celebrating Our Cities" is the January topic.  Invited speakers are Karen Compton, Marysville Golden History Days Celebration and Nancy Geweke, Yuba City Centennial Celebration.  Please join us at Sam's Club, 900 N. Walton Ave in Yuba City.  $12 with a reservation by Wednesday, January 23, 4:00 PM, $15 thereafter.  Reservation obligates payment and payment in advance is requested.  Thank you to the 2008 Business Connection Breakfast sponsor, Colusa Casino Resort.

Other Member Community Business Events

Saturday, January 19, 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon, Personal Emergency Preparedness Class:  Offered by the American Red Cross - Three Rivers Chapter, this class will be interactive and informative.  There is no fee to attend and is open to everyone.  Learn to prepare a Disaster Supplies Kit for your home, office and automobile and a Family Disaster Plan for responding to various emergency situations.  Join us at the Red Cross office, 2125 E. Onstott Rd in Yuba City.

The class will be held again in Wheatland on February 2, from 2 to 5 p.m. at St Monica's Parish Hall.  Please register for either class with Charles McCaul at 530-673-1460.

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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