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CHAMBER NOTES

July 29, 2008

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

DID YOU KNOW........."At your request, the Chamber of Commerce now accepts American Express."

"CHAMBER CHALLENGE" CORRECTION: Comcast Channel 19 will air the "Chairmen of the Board Edition" 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. Editions broadcast at the end of August will be the "Encore" edition of one of our favorite episodes, "The Bankers".

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 August show sponsors are Express Employment Professionals, PIP Printing & Document Services and Yuba-Sutter Disposal, Inc.

FREE ENHANCED DIRECTORY LISTINGS TO RENEWING MEMBERS: Make sure to sign up for your free enhanced directory listing as a renewing member benefit. Renewing members have been Chamber members for more than one year. The listing on the Chamber's online membership directory at www.yubasutterchamber.com gives a description of your business in 75 words or less, and is still available at $75 for new members (in your first year of membership). For examples of enhanced directory listings, check out Susie's Massage Therapy, Buttacavoli Industries, Inc. or Sutter Estates Retirement Community. An enhanced directory listing worksheet is on the chamber web site at www.yubasutterchamber.com or call the office at 743-6501.

GBOF DONATIONS AND SPONSORS SOUGHT: We are gearing up for Great Balls of Fire, the Chamber's annual fundraiser and fun time. Hosted by the Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds, the event will have great food, fun times and a great reverse raffle. Please help us out with a raffle prize (worth around $100) or a sponsorship (at $500). If you intend to donate a basket, we'd love to hear from you now (743-6501) so we know how we're doing for prizes. Thanks to our sponsors Gold Country Bank, NA, Sutter Community Bank, Sutter Yuba Association of Realtors, Umpqua Bank and Yuba-Sutter Disposal, Inc. Special thanks to donors Grocery Outlet, Renaissance Vineyard and Winery and Sylverleaf Olive Oil that will participate.

This Week's Chamber Events

Wednesday, July 30, 5:00 p.m., Ribbon Cutting:  Celebrate the 150 year anniversary and opening day of the Yuba-Sutter Fair at this event.  Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds, 442 Franklin Ave, Yuba City. (Note the earlier than usual time of 5:00 p.m.)

Upcoming Chamber Events

Tuesday, August 5, 6:00 p.m., Ribbon Cutting:  B.A.C. Clinic, 1215 Plumas St, Ste 1600, Yuba City. (Note the later than usual time of 6:00 p.m.)

Friday, August 8, 11:45 a.m. Legislative Lunch: The Yuba-Sutter Chamber of Commerce has the honor of presenting Congressman Wally Herger with the 2007 Spirit of Enterprise award at this luncheon. This award, from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, recognizes members of Congress who vote with business at least 70% of the time over an entire year.  The luncheon will be held at the Hillcrest Plaza Room, 210 Julie Drive, Yuba City. The cost is $20 for Chamber members, $25 for non-members, with the reservation due by Monday, August 4, 4:00 p.m. Call 743-6501 for reservations.  Reservation obligates payment.  Please, no walk-ins or door-pay at this event.  Thanks to event sponsors Pacific Gas & Electric, Co. and Comcast and table sponsor Yuba-Sutter Disposal, Inc.

Other Member Community Business Events

Thursday, August 7^th, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Free QuickBooks Seminar:  Presented by Tri Counties Bank, this free seminar is for local business owners to learn practical, easy-to-implement financial management skills with user-friendly and flexible QuickBooks accounting software.  The seminar will be held at the Hampton Inn and Suites, 1375 Sunsweet Blvd in Yuba City.  Space is limited.  Call Jennifer Walker with your reservation at 530-898-0300, by email at businessseminars@tcbk.com or visit the website at www.tcbk.com/business.

Thursday, August 7^th, 11:30 a.m., Affirmative Defense Response Luncheon:  New legislation regarding the mandatory FACTA Red Flag laws became effective January 1, 2008 and requires all businesses and their owners to be in compliance by November 1, 2008. Learn your company's civil and criminal liabilities under the new federal laws regarding Identity Theft in the work place and non-public information. Find out how this legislation holds businesses and their owners responsible and what you need to do to start your compliance program. Mitigate exposure and protect yourself, business, and customers. Registration at 11:30 a.m., presentation at noon.  This program is offered to our clients at no charge. Complimentary lunch for those who RSVP with Heather DeRosa at 530-329-2868 or empoweringfuture@yahoo.com by Aug. 5^th. Event held at Ruthy's Restaurant 229 Clark Ave, Yuba City. 

Saturday, August 9, 2 p.m., Charity Poker Tournament, Casino Marysville, with 2007 World Series of Poker winner Jerry Yang. $100 Buy-In with 50 percent going to the prize fun and 50 percent to China Earthquake Relief. Raffle prizes, $10 per ticket with 100 percent going to charity. Special bounty for the player who beats Jerry Yang.

Thursday, August 14, 9 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., 2^nd Annual Non-traditional Career Awareness Day for Women.  Sponsored by the Yuba County One Stop Center, women only are invited to meet with Program Representatives for the latest information on Apprenticeship Programs and High Wage Career Opportunities.  The event is free, but space is limited.  Free continental breakfast is included.  Call 749-4850 to reserve your spot.  The event will be held at the Elks Lodge, 920 D St in Marysville.

Next Issue of Business Today

Monday, August 25, 2008, Sponsor:  Cartridge World  

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