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Date: 2008-05-13 15:41:26
Legislative Lunch features Senator Sam Aanestad * Creating a strong local economy * Promoting the community * Providing networking opportunities * Representing the interests of business with government CHAMBER NOTES May 13, 2008A weekly summary of events, activities and information of interest to members of the Yuba-Sutter Chamber of Commerce. DID YOU KNOW.........? "The new, updated Farm Trails brochure has arrived. This year, 10,000 copies were printed due to its popularity in 2007. The guide shows 36 places in Yuba and Sutter counties that offer seasonal produce and year-round fruits and vegetables, in addition to wineries and olive oils as well. All of our new brochures, including the newly printed Walking Tour of Marysville will soon replace the old ones on www.visityubasutter.com . They are downloadable. Member Notes LEGISLATIVE LUNCH RESERVATIONS: The next Legislative Lunch will be held Friday, June 6, with Sen. Sam Aanestad as the featured speaker. He will discuss issues of interest and importance in Sacramento including the state budget and deficit and what local businesses can expect in the coming year. The lunch is at Hillcrest Catering at The Plaza Room in Yuba City and starts at 11:45 a.m. The cost is $20 for members, $25 for non-members. Call 743-6501 for reservations. Thanks to our sponsors, Comcast, Pacific Gas & Electric and Yuba-Sutter Disposal, Inc. SHOP LOCAL FESTIVAL: The Shop Local Festival was a big success with more than 50 businesses participating and several hundred visitors this past Saturday at the Raley's Shopping Center. Thanks again to our Shop Local committee and the sponsors who make this event happen - SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PLATINUM SPONSORS, Comcast, Sutter-Yuba Association of Realtors, PIP Printing & Document Services and Jiffy Lube, and our GOLD SPONSORS, American Equipment Rental, Chapman University, Gold Country Bank, KUBA Radio, Raleys, Ray Stone, Inc., Results Radio, Sutter Community Bank, Tri-Counties Bank, Yuba City Downtown Business Association, Yuba-Sutter Disposal, Inc and Tri Counties Bank. SPECIAL SATURDAY RIBBON CUTTING: Buttacavoli Industries, in business for 30 years in the Yuba-Sutter community, hosts a ribbon cutting ceremony this Saturday, May 17th at 12:30 p.m. at their new 4,200-square-foot building at 1015 Yuba Street in Marysville. Bruce Buttacavoli would love to give you a tour of this wonderful new building. A space is available for lease. There will be light refreshments and a raffle for a free door with installation. BUSINESS CONNECTION BREAKFAST DOOR PRIZES: The BCB committee is offering members an opportunity to advertise their goods and services for very low cost to a prime target audience. At the breakfast each month, a door prize compliments of a local business, is given away. Door prizes are usually either a gift certificate for goods or services from your establishment. In some cases where a gift certificate is not practical, a gift basket is donated. This month, the breakfast topic is "E Commerce". If you would like to know more about this program please call Chuck Buerki or Mandy Jones MAP AD SALES: The Chamber has a limited number of map ad spaces still available. Costs start at $350 with more than 7,500 maps going out in the Yuba-Sutter community. Payment is due when the map is ready to be printed. To reserve your space, call Membership Director Mandy Jones at 743-3497. This Week's 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. Upcoming Chamber Events Thursday, May 22, 5:30 p.m., Ribbon Cutting: His and Hers Pet Shop, 323 D St, Marysville. Thursday, May 29, 5:30 p.m., Ribbon Cutting: Shooting Star Children's Art Studio, 325 D St, Marysville. Friday, May 30, 7:30 a.m., Business Connection Breakfast: "E-Commerce" is the May topic, with featured speaker Michael Saccomano, Counselor at the Yuba College Regional Small Business Development Center. Join us at Boyd Hall, 1895 Lassen Blvd in Yuba City. $12 with a reservation by Wednesday, May 28, 4 p.m., $15 after. Thanks to Colusa Casino Resort, the 2008 Business Connection Breakfast sponsor. Other Member Community Business Events Tuesday, May 20, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Sutter County Republican Women Federated luncheon. Thomas Del Beccaro, the dynamic Vice Chairman of the California Republican Party, author of "The New Conservative Paradigm" and frequent radio talk show guest will be the guest speaker. Tickets are $16. Please call 671-7397 with your reservation. Luncheon held at The Refuge, 1501 Butte House Rd in Yuba City. Throughout the month of May, Smart Cycling Seminars: Learn how to safely commute, run errands and travel by bicycle. Door prizes are awarded at each seminar and bicycles are not needed for this training. Snacks will be provided. Wednesday, May 14, 6:00-7:00PM
Wheatland Community
Center Tuesday, May 20, 5:30-6:30PM
Amicus Literary Arts Center Wednesday, May 21, 5:30-6:30PM
Fremont-Rideout Conference
Center Thursday, May 22, 12:00-1:00PM
Yuba County
Government Center Tuesday, May 27, 6:30-7:30PM
Yuba City Racquet and Health Club Wednesday, May 28, 12:00-1:00PM
Yuba County Library Next Issue of Business Today Monday, May 26, 2008, Sponsor: Sutter North If you are reading this copy on our website and would like to begin receiving it via e-mail, e-mail the Chamber at chamber@yubasutterchamber.com with your request. www.calchamber.com That's all you need to know to keep up with the daily events going on in the state business economy. The web site offers daily headlines of ongoing action and legislation and an easy, quick way to keep informed of business happenings. |
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