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* Promoting the community

* Providing networking opportunities

* Representing the interests of business with government

CHAMBER NOTES

January 29, 2008

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 enhanced business directory listings at no charge to members with 5 or more years of Chamber membership. These listings describe your business in more detail on the membership directory of the Chamber web site at www.yubasutterchamber.com. For an example, look at Tile City Discount Outlet in the Member Directory on the web site.

Member Notes

THE CHAMBER CHALLENGE: The Chamber Challenge inaugural show is Wednesday, January 30, at 7:30 p.m. It airs again on Friday, February 1 at 8 p.m. The show features host Rich Gabel, the Chairman of the Board, and three local contestants playing for $500 for the charity of their choice. This month three members of area Rotary clubs play. Our thanks to Comcast and the Chamber Challenge Committee for all of their hard work.

SHARING GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE: The best way to fight a tough economy is great customer service that makes your customers want to come to your store to shop. We are looking for your secrets to great customer service to print in this publication and Business Today. These may include employee training tips, sales and delivery policies, special slogans, etc. To start you off, here's an example; when you enter Rush Personnel Services in Yuba City the person who greets you has a nameplate that reads, "Director of First Impressions."

UNLOCK THE SECRETS OF DISNEY'S CUSTOMER SERVICE: Motivational Speaking Doug Lipp was the head of corporate training at Walt Disney University and is a customer service expert with clients including Frito Lay, Wells Fargo Bank, Honda, Marriott and IBM. He will be the featured speaker Thursday, March 27, at 7 p.m. at the Yuba College Theatre. The evening includes a wine tasting and hors d'oeuvres from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and costs $35 per person. Call Terra Yaney at 751-8555 or e-mail tyaney@ysedc.org. This is a project of the Yuba-Sutter Business Consortium.

BCB SPONSORSHIPS: We are now accepting sponsorships for our popular monthly Business Connection Breakfasts. A $300 Business Connection Breakfast Sponsorship would include these benefits:

*Banner displayed at event

*Verbal recognition at event

*2-minute presentation at event

*2 complimentary breakfasts at event

*Recognition in the Chamber e-newsletter

*Recognition in Business Today

*Recognition in Breakfast Program

The Business Connection Breakfast is one of the Chamber's most attended events averaging between 50-75 business professionals and industry leaders. Eleven Breakfasts are scheduled in 2008 with presentations from topic experts on History of our Cities, State of the Counties, "Generation Me", E-Commerce, Gangs, Transportation, State of the Cities, State of the Chamber, Agriculture & The Enterprise Zone.

If you would like to be added to our list of Monthly sponsors or have questions concerning sponsorship, please contact Mandy Jones at 743-3497 or at mjones@yubasutterchamber.com.

FAMILY FRIENDLY WORKPLACE AWARDS: The 1^st Family Friendly Workplace Awards recognize 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 on the web sites of the awards sponsors, the Childcare Planning Council of Yuba and Sutter Counties, Appeal-Democrat and Yuba-Sutter Chamber of Commerce. Submit nominations to the council at 1010 I Street in Marysville. Call 749-3726, ext 106, for more information.

This Week's Chamber Events

Thursday, January 31, 5:30 p.m., Ribbon Cutting: Noble Romans Pizza Tuscano Subs, 1601 B St, Marysville.

Upcoming Chamber Events

Tuesday, February 5, 5:30 p.m., Ribbon Cutting: Welton Realty, 602 D St, Marysville.

Thursday, February 7, 5:30 p.m., Ribbon Cutting: La Unica's Fresh Mex & Bakery, 971 Gray Ave, Yuba City.

Friday, February 8, 11:00 a.m., Ribbon Cutting: Washington Mutual, 1054 Harter Rd, Yuba City.

Other Member Community Business Events

Saturday, February 2, 2 to 5 p.m., 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 St. Monica's Parish Hall in Wheatland. Please register for the class with Charles McCaul at 530-673-1460.

Thursday, February 14, 7:30 - 9 a.m., Shifting Perspectives Workshop: Employers will learn and understand the requirements and protections available under the ADA and FEHA, and key elements of providing reasonable accommodations, including how to respond to requests and effectively engage in the interactive process. Employers, Human Resource personnel and all other professionals welcome. Workshop presented by Lisa Jordan and hosted at Sutter County One Stop, 256 Wilbur Ave in Yuba City. For more information and to register, call 822-5120 extension 3052 or email tcostales-servin@sutter.k12.ca.us.

Next Issue of Business Today

Monday, February 25, 2007, Sponsor: TBA

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