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CHAMBER NOTES

August 26, 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 offers free enhanced directory listings with a description of your business to renewing members. This is another benefit of Chamber membership. An enhanced directory listing worksheet is on the chamber web site at www.yubasutterchamber.com, or call the office at 743-6501.

SAVE THE DATE: The Chamber is working with the California Public Utilities Commission and Comcast to host the first-ever Small Business ExPO & Matchmaking Fair on Thursday, November 13, 2008, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bonanza Inn in Yuba City. The goal is to help small businesses understand the opportunities they have to do business with government agencies and utilities and to help them with the paperwork process. To date, 28 vendors representing a variety of agencies will be on hand. Eighteen will be part of the matchmaking segment, which allows business owners to make individual appointments with the agencies. To register for a matchmaking session e-mail smallbiz@cpuc.ca.gov. The Small Business Development Center, Caltrans and the Yuba-Sutter Economic Development Corporation are assisting with planning locally.

CHAMBER CHALLENGE AIRS: Watch the "Chamber Challenge, Encore Edition," this week on Comcast Channel 19. Watch the Chamber Challenge with host Rich Gabel Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at 10:30 a.m., Friday at 8 p.m. and again next Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Thanks to our September sponsors, Chapman University, Grocery Outlet, Hudspeth Corporation, PIP Printing & Document Services and Sutter County Tobacco Control Program.

GBOF: The business community has really stepped up this year for the Chamber's annual "Great Balls of Fire" event. Fifty businesses so far have donated prizes, which makes your odds of winning better than ever. Thanks to the Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds, host of this regular Business After Hours event at 5:30 p.m., September 11, at the Main Exhibit Hall. There is no cost to attend the event but you can enter the drawing by purchasing a $100 ticket from a Chamber board member or Ambassador. 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, Sierra Central, U.S. Bank and Yuba-Sutter Disposal, Inc. Special thanks to donors Grocery Outlet, Renaissance Vineyard and Winery, Sylverleaf Olive Oil, and Fed Ex Kinko's that will also participate.

Upcoming Chamber Events

Thursday, September 4, 5:30 p.m., Ribbon Cutting:  Community Memorial Museum, 1333 Butte House Rd, Yuba City.

Join the Museum for the Kickoff Event announcing the new book "Yuba City, Our Home Town."  The coffee table quality, hardbound book weaves the stories of Yuba City from a Native American village on the banks of the Feather River, through its settlement in July 1849, its incorporation as a city in 1908, and up to the present.  Historic photographs, vintage newspaper articles, and memories of its first citizens bring the stories alive.  Festivities include an ice cream social and a book signing by the authors.

Tuesday, September 9, 5:30 p.m., Ribbon Cutting:  Fremont-Rideout Pre-Op Center, 414 G St, Ste 140, Marysville.

Other Member Community Business Events & News

Thursday, August 28, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.  Sizzlin' Summer Salad Luncheon.  Sponsored by the Yuba Sutter Legal Center for Seniors, this luncheon supports free legal services for our community's seniors.  There will be a $50 door prize and more, with dozens of salads and desserts to eat there or take out.  $5 donation.  Tickets available at the door.  For more information call 742-8289.  Event will be held at Better Day Adult Day Health Care, 723 D St in Marysville.    

Saturday, August 30, 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., "A Labor Day Lakeside Picnic and Wine Tasting."  Presented by Renaissance Vineyard & Winery, this Open House will also feature an exciting winery tour during harvest.  The picnic will be accompanied by a sampling of Renaissance's Bordeaux-inspired White and Terroir-driven Red blends, along with the fabulous releases from Apollo Olive Oil.  At 2:00 p.m., visit the winery for a tour and experience the excitement of harvest.  Event limited to 30 people, $25 per person including food and 5 wines.  For reservations call (530) 575-1254.  Renaissance Vineyard & Winery, 12587 Rice's Crossing Rd, Oregon House, 95962.

Tuesday, September 9, 6:00 - 10:00 p.m., Introduction to Quick Books.  In four hours you'll learn how to set-up your business books.  Use of Easy Interview, Chart of Accounts, Accounts payable and receivable and bank reconciliations.  Workshop material is designed to be used as an easy reference for your continued use.  Pre-registration is required, only $30 per person.  Register with the Yuba Community College Small Business Development Corporation at 822-0140.  The workshop will be held at the Colusa County Chamber of Commerce, 2963 Davison Court in Colusa. 

Friday, September 12, Noon, Encouragement Luncheon.  On National Day of Encouragement, we want to say "Thank You!" for supporting The Salvation Army and for taking an interest in our programs.  Learn more about The Salvation Army in Yuba and Sutter Counties, meet the new Corps Officers and some of the program graduates.  The guest speaker is Commissioner Robert Saunders, Divisional Advisory Board Consultant.  Price is a donation for fundraiser.  Join us at 401 Del Norte Ave, Yuba City.  Please RSVP by September 5 to Chaya Galicia, 530-216-4533 or by email yubasutter@usw.salvationarmy.org. 

Thursday, September 25, 6:00-8:00 p.m., Champions are Born, Losers are Made!  Based on the book by John Di Lemme, this seminar will show you how to break free and take control of your life.  Become the Champion that you were born to be and begin again to believe in yourself.  Demolish fear, procrastination, and the lingering self-doubt that has kept your from pursuing the dreams and desires that are welling up within you.  Presented by Bill Loyd of FindSuccessWithin.com and held at the Yuba College Regional Small Business Development Center, 1227 Bridge St, Ste C, Yuba City.  Registration is $30 per person.  To register, call 530-329-5798 or visit www.findsuccesswithin.com/championsareborn. 

Saturday and Sunday, September 27-28, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Harvest Moon Fall Festival.  Presented by Stephens Farmhouse, local crafters will sell and display homemade fudge, jams and jellies, hand-crafted items, jewelry, candles, homemade soaps and much more.  Stephens Farmhouse, 6219 Sawtelle Rd, Yuba City.  (7 miles south on Hwy 99)

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.  The event, which includes mayors and council members from cities across the Sacramento Valley and Sierra Nevada also draws some of the best amateur golfers in Northern California who compete for the right to hold the Mayor's Cup.  The tournament, a fundraiser for CitiPAC, is part of the League's ongoing effort to protect local revenue, some of which funds programs for economic development, affordable housing, road improvements and public transportation.  Individual participation is $250 and includes 18 holes of golf, participation in the $25,000 cash prize "hole in one" competition, box lunch, a ticket to the reception and BBQ dinner and chance at winning the Mayor's Cup.  For sponsorship opportunities, event registration or more information, contact Charles Anderson at (916) 798-2231 or by email canderson@cacities.org.

Next Issue of Business Today

Monday, September 29, 2008, Sponsor:  AIG Advisor Group/Ryan Wealth Management Inc

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