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CHAMBER NOTES

August 12, 2008

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

DID YOU KNOW.........In July, the tourism web site at www.visityubasutter.com had 3,219 visits from 2,836 people with 7,616 page views.

GBOF: The 2008 Great Balls of Fire event is shaping up to be the best ever. The event is our traditional Business After Hours with the twist of having 8 caterers and an opportunity drawing that can't be beat. This is a free event on Thursday, September 11, 2008 - tickets for the drawing are $100. Please let the Chamber know if you would like to support the event with a ticket purchase, basket donation or sponsorship. Thanks to our sponsors Butte Community Bank, Gold Country Bank NA, Marcello's Italian Restaurant, 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.

CHAMBER CHALLENGE THANKS: Thanks to our September sponsors, Chapman University, Grocery Outlet, Hudspeth Corporation, PIP Printing & Document Services and Sutter County Tobacco Control Program.

FREE ENHANCED DIRECTORY LISTINGS: Make sure to submit your free enhanced directory listing as a renewing member benefit. Renewing members have been a Chamber member for more than one year. An enhanced directory listing worksheet is on the chamber web site at www.yubasutterchamber.com, or call the office at 743-6501.

This Week's Chamber Events

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

Upcoming Chamber Events

Thursday, August 21, 5:30 p.m., Business After Hours: Peach Tree Golf & Country Club, 2043 Simpson-Dantoni Rd, Marysville.

Friday, August 22, 7:30 a.m., Business Connection Breakfast: "Agriculture" is the August topic and will be held at the Yuba City Racquet & Health Club, 825 Jones Rd, Yuba City. $12 with a reservation by Wednesday, August 20, 4:00 p.m., $15 after. Reservation obligates payment and payment in advance is appreciated. Special thanks to Colusa Casino Resort, the 2008 breakfast sponsor.

Other Member Community Business Events & News

New Yuba City Web Site: Yuba City has launched a new web site at www.thinkyubacity.com to serve as an information resource for economic development in the city. The site includes a community profile, properties database and news features in a clean, professional presentation. The City of Yuba City staff is able to update the site, which was facilitated through the city's Economic Development Strategic Plan.

Thursday, August 14, 9 a.m.- 1p.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 included. Call 749-4850 for reservations. Held at the Elks Lodge, 920 D St in Marysville.

Monday, August 18-Thursday, August 21, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Yuba College Fall Semester and Welcome Back Activities. Local community vendors are invited to participate. Market, promote and demonstrate your product or service to approximately 3,000 to 5,000 students on campus. No charge to participate. To apply, call Yuba College Campus Life at 741-6992 or download it from the website.

Tuesday, August 19, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Don't Be A Victim....How to Identify and Avoid Senior Scams seminar. Sponsored and presented by Congressman Wally Herger of the Second Congressional District, this forum will educate, raise awareness, and protect our elderly population from scams targeting seniors. Invited guests include FBI Special Agent Jos Van Hout. The seminar will be held at Sutter Estates Retirement Community, 1230 Plumas St, Yuba City. Two additional forums are scheduled throughout the district. For questions or comments, contact Carol Barsotti in the Chico District office at (530) 893-8363.

Thursday, October 2, 1:00 p.m., Save the Date! The 2^nd Annual Mayor's Cup Golf Tournament is hosted by the League of California Cities; Sacramento Valley Division at the Lincoln Hills Golf Club, 1005 Sun City Lane, Lincoln CA. Contact Charles Anderson at (916) 798-2231 or by email.

Next Issue of Business Today

Monday, August 25, 2008, Sponsor: Cartridge World

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