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CHAMBER NOTES

August 5, 2008

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

DID YOU KNOW.........You can advertise your business inexpensively in the Chamber's monthly mailer. E-mail Mandy Jones to find out how.

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. If you can help us out with a raffle prize (worth around $100) or a sponsorship (at $500), 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, Enterprise Rancheria, U.S. Bank and Yuba-Sutter Disposal, Inc. Special thanks to donors Grocery Outlet, Renaissance Vineyard and Winery and Sylverleaf Olive Oil that will participate.

FREE ENHANCED DIRECTORY LISTINGS: Make sure to submit 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 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 or call the office at 743-6501.

BULK EMAIL REMINDER: Many of our Chamber members enjoy sharing e-mail about their businesses with other members. We would like to remind Chamber members that CAN-SPAM Act regulations require that your e-mail give recipients an opt-out method, such as "If you do not wish to receive future e-mails from this sender, reply to this message with the word "Unsubscribe" in the subject line," and you must honor those responses. The law also requires that commercial e-mail be clearly identified as an advertisement and include the sender's valid physical address. Here is a link to the FTC's rules for commercial email.

This Week's Chamber Events

Tuesday, August 5, 6:00 p.m., Ribbon Cutting: B.A.C. Clinic, 1215 Plumas St, Ste 1600, Yuba City. Please note the special 6:00 p.m. time.

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. 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.

Upcoming Chamber Events

Tuesday, August 12, 5:30 p.m., Ribbon Cutting: Tangles Salon, 297 Julie Dr #1, Yuba City.

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 or visit the website.

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 at no charge. Complimentary lunch for those who RSVP with Heather DeRosa at 530-329-2868 or emailing her 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. 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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