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CHAMBER NOTES

July 8, 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 rents the annex for business related meetings and has wireless access available."

SURVEY RESPONSE TASK FORCE: The Chamber Board of Directors has appointed a Survey Response Task Force to review the responses to the Chamber's annual membership survey. The goal will be to determine what action the Chamber can take to improve its communications and membership services. If you would like the group to address a topic, please e-mail lnicholson@yubasutterchamber.com, call 743-6501 or contact a task force member. The task force includes Bruce Dickinson, PIP Printing & Document Services; Rich Gabel, Frank M. Booth, Inc.; Bob Harlan, AM1600 KUBA; Linda Montenegro, Chapman University; Julie Shackelford, Bank of Feather River; Dave Vaughn, Yuba-Sutter Disposal, Inc.; and David Yamamoto, Sutter North Medical Foundation.

CATERING BIDS DUE: Catering bids for Great Balls of Fire are due by Friday at 5 p.m. at the Chamber office. If you need information about the bid contact the Chamber at 743-6501. This Business After Hours on September 11, 2008, is hosted by the Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds. Call the Chamber if you would like to donate a prize or basket. 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.

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.

"CHAMBER CHALLENGE" SPONSORSHIPS: Comcast Channel 19 will air the next "Chamber Challenge" four times in July and August. 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 the July sponsors PIP Printing & Document Services and Comfort Keepers.

This Week's 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.

Saturday, July 12, 9:00 a.m., Ribbon Cutting: Yuba City Certified Farmers Market, Town Square, Plumas St, Yuba City.

Upcoming Chamber Events

Tuesday, July 15, 5:30 p.m., Ribbon Cutting: Coldwell Banker Heritage House, 890 Richland Rd, Yuba City.

Thursday, July 17, 5:30 p.m., Business After Hours: Kelly Moore Paints, 1352 Colusa Hwy Ste C, Yuba City.

Friday, August 8, 11:45 a.m. 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.

Other Member Community Business Events

Thursday, July 10, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., Small Business Administration Disaster Preparedness Workshop: Diana McClure, Director of Business Protection at the Institute for Business and Vice President at the Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) will host the SBA'S July web chat on "Preparing for Disaster - What Every Homeowner, Renter and Business Should Know." McClure will share her insight on disaster preparedness and emergency readiness for homeowners, renters, and business owners and answer questions about how to plan for physical disasters, including how to recover from property damage and economic loss. Join the live web chat by going online to www.sba.gov and click on "Online Business Chat." Web chat participants may post questions beforehand.

Next Issue of Business Today

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

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