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CHAMBER NOTES

May 27, 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's tourism web site includes a community calendar listing tourism-related events and activities. The home page highlights the biggest events of the week. Community groups can add their events without cost. Check out the calendar at www.visityubasutter.com.

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BUSINESS CONNECTION BREAKFAST RESERVATIONS:  On Friday, May 30, Michael Saccomano, Counselor at the Yuba College Regional Small Business Development Center will be the featured speaker on the topic "E-Commerce." Join us at Boyd Hall, 1895 Lassen Blvd in Yuba City.  The cost is $12 with a reservation by Wednesday, May 28, 4 p.m., $15 after.  Thank you to Colusa Casino Resort, the 2008 Business Connection Breakfast sponsor.  Call 743-6501 for reservations.

DON'T MISS THE CHAMBER CHALLENGE: The "Chamber Challenge" is now available for viewing online at www.yubasutterchamber.com and airs this week on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. and Friday at 8 p.m. on Comcast Channel 19. This month's contestants are Stephanie Reynolds, Yuba College softball coach playing for Blue Star Moms; Jim King, Yuba City Racquet Club playing for the Yuba City High School Tennis Team and Nate Pomeroy, Peach Tree Golf & Country Club playing for the Yuba City Foundation benefiting Gauche Park aquatic scholarships. The winning contestant receives $500 for the charity of their choice. Our thanks to Comcast and the Chamber Challenge committee for their support and to this month's sponsors, Cambridge Career College, Express Employment Professionals, Gray's Business Solutions, PIP Printing & Document Services and the Yuba City Racquet Club.

CHAMBER CHALLENGE VIEWING PARTY: A viewing party for the Chamber Challenge will be held Wednesday, May 28, at 7:15 p.m. at the Yuba City Racquet Club. The Sunset Moulding/Yuba City Racquet Club 6^th annual USTA Pro Circuit $50,000 Men's 2008 Challenger runs from May 31 to June 8. It is the highest level professional sporting event in tennis in the North State.

LEGISLATIVE LUNCH RESERVATIONS: The 2nd Legislative Lunch will be held Friday, June 6, with Sen. Sam Aanestad as the featured speaker. Assemblyman Doug LaMalfa will also attend for the special lunch theme, "State of the State. Where do we go from here?" Aanestad and LaMalfa 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/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 by June 4.

This Week's Chamber Events

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: 1895 Lassen Blvd, Yuba City.

Upcoming Chamber Events

Tuesday, June 3, 5:30 p.m., Ribbon Cutting:  Edible Arrangements, 1641 Colusa Hwy, Yuba City.

Thursday, June 5, 5:30 p.m., Ribbon Cutting:  Cali Couture, 408 4^th St, Marysville.

Other Member Community Business Events

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. 

Tuesday, May 27, 6:30-7:30PM

Yuba City Racquet and Health Club

825 Jones Road, Yuba City, CA

RSVP: Beth Tortosa, (530) 673-6900 x 207, beth@ycrc.com

Wednesday, May 28, 12:00-1:00PM

Yuba County Library

303 2nd Street, Marysville

RSVP: Rebecca Markussen, (916) 709-6415, progress@visproservices.com

Wednesday, May 28, 10:00 a.m., The Three Rivers Levee Improvement Authority invites you to the Official Groundbreaking for the Feather River Setback Levee at 1000 Anderson Avenue in Marysville.  Special guests include 1986 and 1997 flood survivors.  Please RSVP to 749-7841. 

Wednesday, May 28, 6 p.m. Wheatland business clinic: The Yuba-Sutter Economic Development Corporation is holding a clinic to help Wheatland businesses fill out the necessary paperwork to apply for business loans.  These loans will only be available through this year. The clinic will be held at the Wheatland Senior Center. Call 633-9333 for further questions.

Next Issue of Business Today

Monday, June 30, 2008, Sponsor:  Casino Marysville  

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