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CHAMBER NOTES

July 1, 2008

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

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OFFICE CLOSED JULY 4: The Chamber office will be closed Friday to observe Independence Day.

LEGISLATIVE LUNCH: Reservations are now being taken for the Legislative Lunch on Friday, August 8, where Congressman Wally Herger will receive the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Spirit of Enterprise award. The lunch is at 11:45 a.m. at Hillcrest Plaza Room, 210 Julie Drive, Yuba City. The cost is $20. Call 743-6501 for reservations. Thanks to event sponsors Pacific Gas & Electric, Co. and Comcast and table sponsor Yuba-Sutter Disposal, Inc.

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE BUDGET: Some members have asked about funding for activities of the Government Affairs Committee. The GAC is a volunteer committee made up of 10 board members and 10 non-board members. There is no funding for the committee. When the GAC takes a position, organizations are given permission to use the Chamber's name in their advertisements. Those organizations pay for the advertising. The Chamber does not provide any funding to any groups or organizations.

"CHAMBER CHALLENGE" SPONSORSHIPS: Comcast Channel 19 will air the "Chamber Challenge" four times in July. The July edition features past Board Chairmen Dan Flores and Bob Harlan and current Chairman of the Board Rich Gabel. The show will air at 7:30 p.m. July 30; 10:30 a.m. July 31; 5 p.m. August 1 and at 10:30 a.m. August 5. If you would like to sponsor a category on the show contact Sandra Drown at Express Employment Professionals at 671-9202. Sponsorships cost $150. Our thanks to sponsors PIP Printing & Document Services and Comfort Keepers.

GBOF BASKET DONATIONS: We're revving up for the best GBOF event ever and would love the help of our members in donating prizes for this unique Business After Hours event. We promise great food, awesome raffle prizes and plenty of chances to win at this traditional Business After Hours on September 11, 2008, hosted by the Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds. Call the Chamber at 743-6501 if you would like to donate a prize. Thanks to our sponsors, Sutter Community Bank, Sutter Yuba Association of Realtors, Umpqua Bank, Yuba-Sutter Disposal, Inc. and donors Grocery Outlet and Renaissance Winery.

This Week's Chamber Events

No Chamber events are planned this week.

Upcoming Chamber Events

Tuesday, July 8, 5:30 p.m., Ribbon Cutting: Sierra Health Care, 939 Live Oak Blvd, Yuba City.

Thursday, July 10, 5:30 p.m., Ribbon Cutting: Sopa Thai Charm, 722 Plumas St, Yuba City.

Friday, July 11, 8 a.m., Member Orientation: MAXIMIZE YOUR MEMBERSHIP! Learn how to use your membership with the Chamber to the Maximum Advantage. Whether you are a new or established business, recent member or hitting your 50-year anniversary with the Chamber, you will learn something different that can help you promote your business.

You will meet some of the Chamber Leadership and Staff, see how the web site is benefiting your business, and get tips on networking to get the most out of Ribbon Cuttings, Business after Hours and Business Connection Breakfasts. There is no cost to attend this orientation, just a chance for you to gather more information about what your membership can do to enhance your business. Yuba-Sutter Chamber of Commerce annex, 429 10^th St, Marysville.

Other Member Community Business Events

July 1 - 4: Join Sam's Club as a new Member July 1-4 and you'll receive a $10 Gift Card.

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, July 28, 2008, Sponsor: Sutter Yuba Association of Realtors

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