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CHAMBER NOTES

June 10, 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 lists business training and seminars on the Chamber calendar at www.yubasutterchamber.com, in the e-newsletter and in Business Today."

BUSINESS TODAY DEADLINE: Friday is the deadline to submit items for Business Today. E-mail or fax your item to mjones@yubasutterchamber.com or fax to 530-741-8645. Business Today is a members only publication printed in partnership with the Appeal-Democrat. Please limit your submissions to 75 words. Space is becoming increasingly tight as this popular business publication grows.

CATERING BIDS FOR GBOF: Bid letters have been sent out to Chamber members that offer catering services. Six caterers will be featured at Great Balls of Fire, the Chamber's annual fundraiser to be held Thursday, Sept. 11, at the Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds. The Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds is the host of this event, which takes the place of the traditional Business After Hours. With food, fantastic raffle prizes and a mega reverse raffle, it's a fun event for all to attend so mark your calendar. If you have not received a letter and would like to participate, call the Chamber at 743-6501 for details.

"CHAMBER CHALLENGE" DOUBLES AIR TIMES: Comcast Channel 19 will air the "Chamber Challenge" four times in both June and July. The show also moves to 5 p.m. on its Friday air date during the Gold Sox season. The show, in which contestants compete for $500 to donate to the charity of their choice, will show at 7:30 p.m. June 25; 10:30 a.m. June 26; 5 p.m. June 27 and at 10:30 a.m. July 1. July's air dates will be announced closer to the show. If you would like to sponsor a category on the show contact Sandra Drown at Express Employment Professionals at 671-9202. Sponsorships cost $150. June sponsors include PIP Printing & Document Services and Gray's Business Solutions.

This Week's Chamber Events

Thursday, June 12, 5:30 p.m., Ribbon Cutting: U.S. Army, 971 Gray Ave, Yuba City.

Upcoming Chamber Events

Tuesday, June 17, 5:30 p.m., Ribbon Cutting: 3D Floor Covering Inc, 1352 Colusa Ave, Ste E, Yuba City.

Thursday, June 19, 5:30 p.m., Business After Hours: Comfort Suites, 1034 N. Beale Rd, Marysville.

Reservations are not required and there is no fee to attend. Just bring your business cards and make some great connections. Door prizes, drawings, raffles, and food!

Other Member Community Business Events

Tuesday, June 24, 9:00 a.m. - noon, Getting Started with Government Contracting: Presented by the Federal Technology Center, this seminar covers the certification qualifications, benefits and application websites for the following federal and state certifications:

Small Business Administration (SBA) Programs:

• Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) Program
• Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Program

• Small Business Certification

• California Transportation (Caltrans)

Register online at www.TheFTC.org or call toll-free 866-382-7822. The seminar will be held at the Yuba College Regional Small Business Development Center, 1227 Bridge St, Ste C in Yuba City.

Wednesday, July 9, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Communication Skills workshop: Are you gambling with your communication skills? Are you communicating or just talking? Do your words create results? Are you getting your message across? The Sutter County One Stop is proud to partner with Colusa Casino Resort to provide a dynamic workshop featuring a presentation by Carol Scofield. (Breakfast provided; no-host lunch.) RSVP to Kim Judge at 822-5120 ext 3051 by Thursday, July 3. Contact Colusa Casino for special room rates for this event at 458-8844, 3770 Highway 45, Colusa.

Next Issue of Business Today

Monday, June 30, 2008, Sponsor: Casino Marysville

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