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CHAMBER NOTES

April 22, 2008

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

DID YOU KNOW.........? "The Tourism Committee of the Chamber is running advertisements in Sunset and VIA magazines inviting people to visit the Yuba-Sutter community."

Member Notes

CHAMBER OFFICE CLOSED: The Chamber office will open at 11 a.m. Thursday due to a staff/board training session.

FRIDAY DEADLINE FOR SHOP LOCAL FESTIVAL: Friday is the deadline to make a reservation for the SHOP LOCAL FESTIVAL on May 10th at the Raley's Shopping Center, 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. (Certificate of Insurance MUST be included with registration.) SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PLATINUM SPONSORS, Comcast and Sutter-Yuba Association of Realtors, and our GOLD SPONSORS, Chapman University, Gold Country Bank, Jiffy Lube, PIP Printing & Document Services, Raleys, Ray Stone, Inc., Sutter Community Bank, Yuba City Downtown Business Association and Yuba-Sutter Disposal, Inc.

FAMILY FRIENDLY WORKPLACE AWARDS: Congratulations to our Chamber members who were recognized at the 1^st Family Friendly Workplace Awards Program. They include Gold Award Private Sector, Chapman University; Gold Award Public Sector, Caltrans District 3; Large Business Award, Sunsweet Growers, Inc.; Medium Business Award, Comcast Cable; and Community Sector Award, Yuba-Sutter United Way.

This Week's Chamber Events

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

Friday, April 25, 7:30 a.m., Business Connection Breakfast: "Workforce Development, Generation Me" is the April topic. We are expecting a wonderful gourmet breakfast and an interesting presentation from sociology professor Marc Flacks on the generational differences of our workers. Join us at Flavors Restaurant at Yuba College, 2088 N. Beale Road, Linda. The cost is $15. Thanks to Yuba College for sponsoring the April breakfast and to Colusa Casino for the 2008 sponsorship of this event.

Upcoming Chamber Events

Tuesday, May 13, 5:30 p.m., Ribbon Cutting: Linda's Soda Bar & Grill, 668 Plumas St, Yuba City.

Thursday, May 15, 5:30 p.m., Business After Hours: Gauche Aquatic Park, 421 C St, Yuba City.

Saturday, May 17, 12:30 p.m., Ribbon Cutting: Buttacavoli Industries Inc, 1015 Yuba St, Marysville.

Other Member Community Business Events

Thursday, April 24, 8:30 am - 12 noon, Employer Seminar - "Cutting Workers' Compensation Costs." For Business Owners, Human Resource, Industrial Relations and Office Managers, and Personnel Staff. Featured speaker will be Helen Winchester, who works for the California Employer Advisory Council as regional vice president, representing multiple employers in various northern and central counties. $45 Chamber members, $50 non-members. Hillcrest Plaza Room, 210 Julie Dr, Yuba City. Sponsored by the Yuba/Sutter/Colusa Employer Advisory Council and the State of California Employment Development Department. Call Cheryl Peacock at 671-3950 with your reservation.

Next Issue of Business Today

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

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