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* Promoting the community

* Providing networking opportunities 

* Representing the interests of business with government

 CHAMBER NOTES

April 15, 2008

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

DID YOU KNOW.........?  "Several spaces are available on the Chamber's business card racks. Several cards were taken in the past couple weeks. Stop by with your business cards to make your business known to visitors and other members."

Member Notes

BCB SPECIAL EARLY DEADLINE:  This month's Business Connection Breakfast, "Workforce Development, Generation Me," is at Flavors Restaurant at Yuba College in Linda. Friday, April 18, by 4 p.m., is the deadline to make a reservation. We are expecting a wonderful gourmet breakfast and an interesting presentation from sociology professor Marc Flaks on the generational differences of our workers. Call 743-6501 to make your reservation. The breakfast is on Friday, April 25. Thanks to Yuba College for sponsoring the April breakfast and to Colusa Casino for the 2008 sponsorship of this event.

SURVEY THANKS: More than 200 members took the Chamber membership survey. Thank you for your help. The Board of Directors will work with the survey responses to make sure we are offering the best Chamber services possible.

DEADLINE FOR SHOP LOCAL FESTIVAL: More than 30 Chamber businesses are now signed up for the SHOP LOCAL FESTIVAL on May 10 at the Raley's Shopping Center at Highway 99 and Bridge Street. A bounce house, Kids Zone, live radio remote, a barbecue, loads of raffle prizes, and area mascots are all planned The cost for a booth is just $50, with food vendors required to purchase a $30 event-day food permit from Sutter County Health Department. Deadline for registration is April 25^th, 2008. (Certificate of Insurance MUST be included with registration.)

TAX DAY EVENT:  PostNet will be open on Tuesday, April 15^th, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.  PostNet will take your completed  tax forms to Sacramento to have them postmarked.  Refreshments will be served, plenty of giveaways and radio personalities will be present. 

This Week's Chamber Events

Thursday, April 17, 5:30 p.m., Business After Hours:  Sutter North, 460 Plumas St, Yuba City.

Upcoming Chamber Events

Tuesday, April 22, 5:30 p.m., Ribbon Cutting:  Casino Marysville, 515 4^th St, Marysville.

Friday, April 25, at 7:30 a.m., Business Connection Breakfast:  "Workforce Development, Generation Me" is the April topic.  Join us at Flavors Restaurant at Yuba College, 2088 N. Beale Road, Linda. The cost is $12 with a reservation by Friday, April 18. 

Other Member Community Business Events

Tuesday, April 22, 8 am - 1 pm, Administrative Assistant's Day Workshop:  Come, learn and take with you some great ways to manage your professional and personal life, with balance and a new sense of energy.  Featured speaker, Carol S. Scofield.  Enjoy breakfast, lunch, raffle prizes and laughs at the Hillcrest Catering Plaza Room, 210 Julie Dr in Yuba City.  Registration due by April 15.  $35 fee includes lunch, training materials and Certification of Training.  For registration form and more information, contact Heather Helmer of the Sutter County One Stop at 822-5120 ext 3015.

Next Issue of Business Today

Monday, April 28, 2008, Sponsor:  Cambridge Career College

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