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CHAMBER NOTES

February 19, 2008

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

DID YOU KNOW......... "As a Chamber member you are also a member of the Yuba Sutter Colusa Employer Advisory Council at no cost. This is a members-only benefit."

Member Notes

The FedEx/Kinko's Ribbon Cutting for tonight at 5:30 has been postponed and rescheduled to March 13^th.

MAP SALES: The Chamber will print new full-size Yuba-Sutter maps this spring with advertising available to members only. The cost for advertising is $350-$900 depending on size and placement. These four-color maps are considered the most inclusive for the area and feature new roads, parks, boat docks, religious institutions, schools and government buildings. We print 7,500 copies which are distributed throughout the community and to Beale Air Force Base personnel. Call Mandy Jones at 743-3497 for more information.

BCB reservations deadline: We are filling up fast for the "State of the Counties" Business Connection Breakfast on Friday, February 29th. County Administrators Robert Bendorf (Yuba County) and Larry Combs (Sutter County) will be the featured speakers. The cost is $12 by Wednesday, February 27, at 4 p.m. and $15 at the door. Call 743-6501.

"THE CHAMBER CHALLENGE, ATHENA EDITION:" This month's "Chamber Challenge" will feature Athena winners Jackie Sillman, Jami Marros and DeeDee Brady. The Jeopardy-style show, produced in partnership with Comcast Channel 19, is hosted by Chamber Chairman Rich Gabel. Contestants vie for a $500 cash award to be given to the charity of their choice. Jackie is playing for The Lions Club "Coats for Kids" program and Jami is playing for the Parent Teacher Organizations at Arboga and Olivehurst elementary schools. The show airs Wednesday, February 27^th, at 7:30 p.m. and Friday, February 29^th at 8 p.m. Our thanks to our sponsors Cambridge Career College, Hudspeth Corporation, Umpqua Bank, Bridge Street and PIP Printing & Document Services.

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.

This Week's Chamber Events

Thursday, February 21, 5:30 p.m., Business After Hours: Larry Geweke Ford, 871 E Onstott Rd, Yuba City.

Upcoming Chamber Events

Thursday, February 28, 5:30 p.m., Ribbon Cutting: Valley Christian Academy, 1302 Hooper Rd, Yuba City.

Friday, February 29, 7:30 a.m., Business Connection Breakfast: "State of the Counties" with featured speakers Larry Combs, Sutter County Administrator and Robert Bendorf, Yuba County Administrator. Join us at Marcello's, 1235 Bridge St in Yuba City. Thank you Colusa Casino Resort, the 2008 Business Connection Breakfast sponsor. $12 with reservation by Wednesday, February 27, 4:00 p.m., $15 after.

Other Member Community Business Events

Tuesday, March 4, 9 am - noon, E-Commerce for Government Contracting: Learn to save time searching the web for contracting opportunities. This introductory class, presented by The Federal Technology Center discusses the initial steps vendors must take to conduct e-commerce with the government providing a hands-on experience to learn about: government websites, federal bid opportunities, e-commerce procedures and use of e-commerce secure links. This class is free and will be held at the Yuba College Regional Small Business Development Center, 1227 Bridge St, Ste C (behind Umpqua Bank) in Yuba City. Pre-registration is required and can be done online at www.TheFTC.org. For questions call 866-382-7822 toll-free.

Thursday, March 27, 7 p.m., UNLOCK THE SECRETS OF DISNEY'S CUSTOMER SERVICE: Make your reservations now for motivational Speaker Doug Lipp, former head of corporate training at Walt Disney University and a customer service expert with clients including Frito Lay, Wells Fargo Bank, Honda, Marriott and IBM. This is a great opportunity to reward your employees and associates while giving them invaluable customer service information. Doug 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, which includes the Yuba-Sutter Chamber of Commerce.

Next Issue of Business Today

Monday, February 25, 2007, Sponsor: Sutter Community Bank

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